Want to figure out the best price you can get on a loop pedal? Don't buy looper equipment unless you know you are getting a good deal!
This equipment is usually available for a range of prices. The price tracker is here to help you make sure you're not overpaying. It is updated periodically or when a price change is found. All pricing is in US dollars. We categorize the looper equipment as described here.
TC Ditto has officially been released and the MSRP is lower than any other type 1 looper. This is expected to be a market leader very soon.
Original JamMan Solo is now going for as low as $99, likely due to pressure from TC Ditto and popularity of Solo XT. Likely that DigiTech will need to discontinue the JamMan Solo soon.
BOSS RC-3 new unit pricing has not decreased, even though we expected it to. The used unit pricing has declined, however. We expect BOSS to evaluate over the next quarter and make adjustments.
Price pressure observed on the high price point for the Line 6 JM4 and the Vox VLL1 Lil' Looper.


Coming off the heels of Environment Week (June 3 – 9), the ICGS would like to remind you that there are ways you can live a greener life all year round. It doesn't have to stop at Environment Week, Earth Hour or Earth Day…green up every day!
The Government of Nunavut's Department of Environment has posed a challenge to Nunavummiut to green up! Check out some of the ways you can live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle by clicking on the image below.


text:
Celebrity Spouse
Marlene Knaus
Marlene Knaus is known as a former American model She is most famous for being the ex wife of Austrian car racer Niki Lauda
Marlene Knaus is known as a former American model. She is most famous for being the ex-wife of Austrian car racer, Niki Lauda. She was born in 1956.
Marlene became famous during her marriage to a famous car racer, Nikki Lauda. The two started dating after they initially meet in the mid-1970s. The F1 racer Nikki was in a long relationship with his previous sweetheart before he met Marlene. He was so stricken with the delightful Marlene that he chose to leave his eight-year relationship to be with her. Marlene and Nikki stayed in a loving relationship for a couple of years before finally getting married in 1976. They were considered as one of the most blazing big name couples of that time.
The couple gave birth to two children during their short marriage. Their first child, a son named Mathias Lauda was born on January 30, 1981. They had a second son named Lucas. Mathias is additionally a race car driver and Lucas work as his older brother's manager.
Marlene and Nikki Lauda stayed in a loving relationship for almost two decades before getting a divorce in 1991. After her separation, Marlene wasn't known to have started a relationship with another individual. Marlene keeps in contact with her significant other even after getting a separation. Marlene Knaus earned a few million dollars from her separation with Niki. Niki had a large net worth of 43 million dollars. His earnings were made from being a three-time F1 champion.
Niki Lauda died on May 20, 2019. Affirming his passing, his family released an announcement to affirm his death which read; "His unique successes as a sportsman and entrepreneur are and will stay in our memory. His tireless zest for action, his straightforwardness, and his courage remain a role model and standard for all of us. Away from the public, he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him."
Marlene had a career in modeling but did not become a famous name until she married Nikki Lauda. She modeled for various brands during the 1960s but never made it to the upper ranks of the modeling world. After her marriage to Nikki, she was appreciated as a fashion icon. Being in the public eye allowed her to flaunt her style and get respect from the media.
Date modified: Aug 9, 2020
Kimberly Ann Vadala
Kimberly Ann Vadala is known as an American model She is most famous for being the ex wife of sports commentator Colin Cowherd
Lalonne Martinez
Lalonne Martinez is known as a celebrity wife. However, she is most famous for being the wife of R&B singer The Dream.
Bette Midler is known as an American actress and singer who has been honored with multiple Grammy Awards and Oscar nominations She is most famous for films like The Rose and Beaches and she also won a Tony Award for her starring role in the remake of Hello Dolly
Tony Parker is known as a French American former professional basketball player He is famous for winning multiple championships with the San Antonio Spurs and his profile relationship with actress Eva Longoria
Nanci Chambers
Nanci Chambers is known as a Canadian American actress She is most famous for her role on the TV drama JAG
Tammy Bruce is known as an American radio host and political commentator She is most famous for being the host of Get Tammy Bruce on Fox Nation

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Q: Is this approach bad practice (memory leaking?) I have created a class that extends Android's WebViewClient so I can make it a 'preview' only client - i.e. most navigation is not allowed.
When a user tries to navigate, I want to pop up a toast to remind them that they are in a limited preview view and that they can't navigate further.
BUT toast requires an activity Context.
In order to make the Context available I assign a context to a variable (appContext)in the class's constructor as follows:
public class nonInteractiveWebViewClient extends WebViewClient {

    public boolean canBrowse = false;
    public Context appContext;

    public nonInteractiveWebViewClient(Context context) {
        appContext = context;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean shouldOverrideKeyEvent (WebView view, KeyEvent event) {
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, WebResourceRequest request) {

        String host = Uri.parse(view.getUrl()).getHost();

        canBrowse = // logic here to determine whether to allow navigation

        if (canBrowse) {
            return false;
        } else {
            Toast.makeText(appContext, appContext.getString(R.string.link_test_preview_only), Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
            return true;
        }
    }
}

When I create the nonInteractiveWebViewClient object in the calling activity I call it with getApplicationContext() to pass the context to the constructor.
Is this a bad idea?
As @sajjad has noted before, shouldOverrideUrlLoading has access to a view and getContext() can be run on a view, so the appContext variable is redundant in this exmaple, however...
I am also intending to use this pattern in another class which houses a number of methods that are used by multiple activities and that needs access to the activity context in a number of it's methods. These methods are standalone functions that do not extend any existing methods that might have access to a context. Using the approach above in this other class will both simplify my code and cut down on the number of calls to getApplicationContext that the calling activities need to make, but I am concerned that it may cause a memory leak or something.
Is this a bad approach?
(When answering, please appreciate that I am an engineer and while I have some understanding of the underlying theories of programming I am by no means a CS. I like to write code to be as modular as possibel and to avoid duplication of code as much as possible, hence my tackling this issue this way.)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


On Oct. 14, 2013, LI-DOG asked the two major candidates for Nassau County Executive for a statement on their position on on-leash dog walking in Nassau County parks. Earlier this year, LI-DOG launched an effort to work with elected officials to change Nassau County's policy so that people can legally walk their dogs on-leash in Nassau County parks. Following are the statements we received from the two candidates—County County Executive Ed Mangano and County Executive Candidate Tom Suozzi. Note: these are on page links.
Dogs would not be allowed in every park.
In parks that allow dogs on leash, they might not be permitted in all areas of that park.
Pets must be leashed at all times. (Except in designated "Off-leash Dog Parks" ).
When walking, your pet must be on a leash no more than 6 feet in length.
Dog owners are responsible for immediate removal and proper disposal of pet's waste.
Dog owners must prohibit digging.
Pets are not permitted (unless it is a service animal) in any picnic areas, protected bathing areas, bike trails or sanitary facilities, including showers.
When camping, all pets (only cats and dogs are permitted) must be registered with attendant upon entering campground and must not be left unattended at your site. No more than two pets per campsite will be allowed. Owner will be required to show LICENSE AND PROOF OF INOCULATIONS upon check-in. If not shown, camper will be denied access to the campground.
If a pet becomes a nuisance or aggressive, owners may be asked to leave the park.
It is strongly recommended that dogs using the parks be spayed or neutered.
We will also be looking for your assistance in making this possible.


text:
Ghost of Tsushima Actor Promises to Agree to Butt Nudity if He's Chosen for the Film
Following the announcement of the Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation, many are wondering who would play protagonist Jin Sakai.
Giuseppe Nelva
Published on March 26, 2021 Giuseppe Nelva
Home » Entertainment » Ghost of Tsushima Actor Promises to Agree to Butt Nudity if He's Chosen for the Film
Following the announcement of the Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation, there has been a lot of speculation about who would play protagonist Jin Sakai.
Obviously, Daisuke Tsuji, the actor who played Jin in the game, is at the top of our list, and he appears to be keen on reprising his role as well.
As a matter of fact, he's so keen that he'd be very willing to translate Jin Sekai's famous butt nudity scenes during hot spring baths to the silver screen, as he announced via Twitter.
The stoic samurai's handsome buttocks have basically gone viral following the release of the game, considering that we get to see them a lot during the many moments of relaxation between pitched katana duels.
If I get to play Jin in the live action Ghost, let it be known that I fully agree to doing butt nudity. https://t.co/WJBPP9gkgb
— Daisuke Tsuji (@dicek2g) March 26, 2021
It's undeniable that the possibility to see Daisuke Tsuji reprise his role in the film has received a lot of support on social media.
Not only western fans, but also many Japanese gamers have expressed their appreciation for the actor, who appears to be the first choice of many for the role.
We'll have to wait for the announcement of the cast, but personally, I would be disappointed if Jin Sekai's likeness and voice in the film were different from the ones I know and appreciate in the game.
Ghost of Tsushima is currently available exclusively for PS4 and you can read our review. We recently heard that the game sold over 6.5 million units and is the fastest-selling first-party original PS4 game of all time.
The game has also received widespread appreciation in Japan, so much that its developers have been named official ambassadors of the island of Tsushima.
[image credit: DaisukeTsuji.com]
Related Topics:Daisuke Tsuji, entertainment, film, Ghost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai


text:
Николай Николаевич Ковалёв (1914—1986) — старшина Рабоче-крестьянской Красной Армии, участник Великой Отечественной войны, Герой Советского Союза (1944).

Биография
Николай Ковалёв родился 10 декабря 1914 года в деревне Ореховня (ныне — Износковский район Калужской области). Окончил начальную школу, после чего был рабочим в детском доме. В мае 1941 года Ковалёв был призван на службу в Рабоче-крестьянскую Красную Армию. С июня того же года — на фронтах Великой Отечественной войны. К сентябрю 1943 года младший сержант Николай Ковалёв командовал отделением противотанковых ружей 75-го стрелкового полка 31-й стрелковой дивизии 46-й армии Степного фронта. Отличился во время битвы за Днепр.

В ночь с 26 на 27 сентября 1943 года Ковалёв переправился через Днепр в районе деревни Сошиновка Верхнеднепровского района Днепропетровской области Украинской ССР и принял активное участие в боях за захват и удержание плацдарма на его западном берегу. В том бою отделение Ковалёва уничтожило 2 артиллерийских орудия, 7 пулемётов и большое количество солдат и офицеров противника.

Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 22 февраля 1944 года младший сержант Николай Ковалёв был удостоен высокого звания Героя Советского Союза с вручением ордена Ленина и медали «Золотая Звезда».

В октябре 1945 года в звании старшины Ковалёв был демобилизован. Проживал и работал сначала в селе Саянское, в 1970 году переехал в Алма-Ату. Скончался 5 октября 1986 года.

Был также награждён орденом Отечественной войны 1-й степени и рядом медалей.

Примечания

Литература

Родившиеся в Износковском районе
Участники битвы за Днепр

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


It takes a long time to build trust between a patient and a psychologist, and no one knows that more than clinician, Jenny Molyneux. Through her work providing mental health counselling to four remote NSW communities, Jen can see that there needs to be dedicated support staff in each town, to give that necessary time to build relationships. The Aboriginal youth suicide rate is the highest in the world and that has to change. Jen knows firsthand that before you start helping someone with their mental health, they want to know you, and that's why she believes in meeting people on their turf and being active with them. There's a long way to go, but Jen's insight can help us get there.
Students of Beagle Bay Sacred Heart School sing their song 'Our Way' about Healthy Eating for a Healthy Life as part of a Local Community Campaign with the Jimmy Little Foundation and Australian Government.
An animation looking at children, ear health, and Otitis media.


250 FT LONG RANGE WIRELESS AUDIO STREAMING - The HomeSpot Long Range Bluetooth Adapters Set with high gain external antennas provide exceptional long-range performance up to 75m / 250ft, the most out performance long range Bluetooth audio devices in the market. The better reception means longer range, covering more corners, and eliminate Bluetooth dead spots, ensure that your wireless signal will remain stable over longer distances from indoor to the backyard, garage, patio, pool and beyond etc.
NO LIP-SYNC DELAY - aptX Low Latency technology eliminate Bluetooth audio delay, so you can watch TV / Movie / Video / Gaming and listen to high-clarity sound in perfect synchronization and zero lip-sync delay Voice and picture are in sync.
OPTICAL / RCA / 3.5mm AUX / COAXIAL - Supports both digital (optical), analog (RCA / 3.5mm aux audio) and coaxial input and output! TOSlink cable and 3.5mm / RCA cable are included.
Worked Right Out of the Box - Both the Bluetooth Transmitter and Bluetooth Receiver are pre-paired, all you need to do is just to connect the cables to the audio source and the sink devices (Speakers / Headphones / Amplifier etc). Sit back, press play, and here you go. Cables and UL-listed 5v1a power adapters included.
PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR INDOOR PARTY / GAMING / HOME AUDIO HUB - Enjoy movie night, football matches, Gaming with Projector in courtyard, party with family and friends!
This transmitter and receiver set are PRE-PAIRED and reconnect automatically, just connect the cables and they're ready to use.


Now we can bid a goodbye to Samsung. A farewell to Samsung when the South Korea giant usually set such an unreasonable pricing to its low-to-mid end smartphones. The era of unreliable specification set in much higher pricing has been over. It's now the dawn of Samsung setting its mid-end smartphone in an affordable, interesting pricing. All of which is represented in Samsung Galaxy M20. Born in Samsung brand and lineup, Galaxy M20 has already advantage over its potential rivals, be it Redmi Note 7 and Realme 2 Pro and Realme U1 as well.
It's because Samsung itself has been a mantra for buying smartphone. Now with its still powerful brand, Galaxy M20 has been helped much in order to compete fiercely against the likes of Redmi Note 7 and Realme 2 Pro and Realme U1 as well. Chances are Samsung Galaxy M20 will be hard to be stopped because of facts mentioned above.
It's massive battery of 5000 mAh is sure a guarantee for Samsung Galaxy M20 to win competition. Its rivals are unable to keep it up. Redmi Note 7 lacks around 20% of Samsung Galaxy M20 massive battery, only 4000 mAh. Meanwhile, Realme 2 Pro and Realme U1 are the lowest ones with only 3500 mAh.
Its display may be as good as super AMOLED like we regularly find out in its flagship Galaxy S9 and Note 9. However, PLS TFT screen mated on Samsung Galaxy M20 display will be sure amazing you thanks to its brilliance and almost bezelless.
Never expect Samsung to pack less interesting 1 GB or even 2 GB RAM. It's now 3 GB of RAM that is mated with 32 GB of internal storage that Samsung Galaxy M20 can boast on. You can also pick higher variant with 4/64 GB combination of RAM and internal storage.


text:
Home Politics Corruption How can Prannoy Roy & wife offer to pledge NDTV shares to...
How can Prannoy Roy & wife offer to pledge NDTV shares to Supreme Court when they are with VCPL, Income Tax attachment disputes etc? Are they trying to hoodwink the SC?
Are Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy trying to hoodwink the Supreme Court?
Sree Iyer
Prannoy Roy and wife Radhika Roy offer to pledge SC 50 lakh shares in NDTV as deposit
On Jan 28, 2021, NDTV promoter Prannoy Roy and wife Radhika Roy made a brazen claim of offering to pledge their shares in their television channel – NDTV to the Supreme Court. Are the Roys trying to hoodwink Supreme Court of India by offering to pledge their NDTV shares which are already disputed as per the finding of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)? These shares "owned by Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy" are already part of their controversial Rs.403 crores deal with Mukesh Ambani-linked firm Vishwapradhan Commercial Private Limited (VCPL) and 30% of the shares of NDTV belonging to Prannoy Roy's shell company RRPR (Radhika Roy Prannoy Roy) Holdings are already attached by Income Tax in October 2017.
Pledging shares that they don't own
On Monday, Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy represented by Advocate Mukul Rohatgi informed that they have no money to deposit around Rs.8.5 crores to challenge the SEBI fine of Rs.16.97 crores for the stock exchange manipulation case in the SEBI's Appellate Tribunal. The Appellate Tribunal ordered to pay 50 percent (around Rs.8.5 crores) if they want to challenge the SEBI fine of Rs.16.97 crores. The Roys approached the Supreme Court and said that they have no money to deposit and that their 50 lakh shares in NDTV can be considered as a deposit. The apex court has asked to value the shares[1].
Prannoy Roy and wife's dubious sale of listed company NDTV shares is also a matter of probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) and hope that these agencies will take note of the doubtful offer given by the husband-and-wife duo to the apex court of India.
Here the questions are:
Is Income Tax aware of this dubious offer to Supreme Court by Prannoy Roy and his wife? From October 2017 onwards 30 percent of the NDTV shares owned by shell company RRPR Holdings (RRPR means Radhika Roy Prannoy Roy) is attached by Income Tax[2].
As per the Bombay Stock Exchange website on January 28, 20121, the husband and wife along with their shell firm – RRPR Holding Pvt Ltd – hold 61.45% of shares in NDTV. However, as determined by SEBI in its order of June 26 2018 (No. WTM/GM/EFD/ 31/2018-19) these are illegally given as collateral as close to 50% have been sold to VCPL. The VCPL is a company controlled by industrialist Mahendra Nahata who is a trusted man of Ambani family. The deal with VCPL by Prannoy Roy by selling shares of listed company NDTV through a private deal and obtaining Rs.403 crores is the crux of the SEBI case[3]. This matter is also under litigation before SAT (Securities Appellate Tribunal). Thus, they have no clear collateral to offer and have made false statements/ disclosures before the Supreme Court of India.
So, Prannoy Roy and his wife are simply making a fool of all institutions (SC, SEBI, Tribunal, and Income Tax) by offering the disputed property to the sovereign as collateral so that if it goes wrong, the departments – IT, ED, SEBI, and CBI, etc., are left holding a rotten egg and fighting amongst each other.
Prannoy Roy and wife's dubious sale of listed company NDTV shares is also a matter of probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) and hope that these agencies will take note of the doubtful offer given by the husband-and-wife duo to the apex court of India. Moreover, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (MIB) must take note of the SEBI's findings of dubious share transfers by the Roys. MIB licensing conditions (for News broadcasting companies) mandate that promoters cannot pledge or create any third-party interest in their shareholding without the explicit consent of the MIB and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
In 2017, I had written a detailed book – NDTV frauds – explaining the frauds and loot in the garb of journalism. The two Promoters of NDTV, along with key top management colluded over the years with government functionaries and politicians to break laws, evade taxes and deceive shareholders of a public listed company. All this obviously through political patronage and "wheeling-and-dealing" as part of the Lutyens club and how they created a biased public discourse for a select elite class. Multinational corporations such as General Electric wittingly or otherwise aided NDTV by investing $150 million into a shell company with zero employees and zero revenue!
In the minds of the Indian citizen, there is a space and respect for media. Using the halo of journalism and under the garb of Freedom of Press, media owners misuse this position and in the end, degrade the values of journalism. On several occasions, media became the tool of false propaganda, blackmailing and illegal money-making with the blessing of uncouth politicians and corporate icons with hidden agendas. This ought to be exposed and that is the reason for this book[4].
To conclude, the Promoters of NDTV have concealed vital facts and information from the Supreme Court regarding the collateral being offered by them for an interim stay of the SAT order. They are attempting to hoodwink and make false statements before the Honorable Supreme Court of India. In fact, they cannot offer these shares even if there were no CBI, ED, Income Tax matters pending as being a news broadcaster, they need specific permission from the Ministry of I&B and the Ministry of Home Affairs before creating any third-party interest.
Hope SEBI or the Income Tax Department intervenes in this case and alerts the Supreme Court on the dubious offer by Prannoy Roy and his wife and must force them to deposit personal properties as 50 percent security in Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Nobody can play with the laws in the garb of journalism. Looters and tax evaders must be fixed. Law is above all.
[1] Prannoy Roy & Radhika Roy Offer NDTV Shares As Security For SEBI Penalty; Supreme Court Seeks Statement Of Share Value – Jan 28, 2021, Live Law
[2] Big Blow to NDTV: IT Dept seizes Shell Company of Prannoy Roy Stakeholder in NDTV – Oct 27, 2017, PGurus.com
[3] Are Roys the benami owners of NDTV? Is Reliance Industries in Control? – Mar 12, 2018, PGurus.com
[4] NDTV Frauds: A classic example of breaking of law by Indian Media Houses – Amazon.in
An inventor and out-of-the-box thinker, Sree Iyer has 37 patents in the areas of Hardware, Software, Encryption and Systems.
His first book NDTV Frauds has been published and is an Amazon Bestseller.It ranked second among all eBooks that were self-published in 2017.
His second book, The Gist of GSTN which too is available on Amazon as an e-Book and as a paperback.
His third book, The Rise and Fall of AAP is also available in print version or as an e-Book on Amazon.
His fourth book, C-Company just released to rave reviews and can be bought as a print version or as an e-Book on Amazon.
Latest posts by Sree Iyer (see all)
Farm Bill withdrawal: Its time Modi change his style of functioning and be more inclusive - November 20, 2021
Modi gets the highest approval rating of 70 percent among world leaders - September 5, 2021
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discharged from wife Sunanda's mysterious death case – how a high-profile criminal case got sabotaged - August 19, 2021
#Mukesh-Ambani
#NDTVFrauds
Bombay Stock Exchange
Ministry of I&B
Mukul Rohatgi
Radhika Roy
VCPL
Previous article#EP85 Dems to move to create DC as 51st state. US to support Japan in Senkoku. PRC annex Pratas?
Next article#EP86 US changes mind on India in UNSC, US journo killer in Pak walks, Trump to stay in Party & more
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance buys luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental in New York
Amazon's attempts to stop the Enforcement Directorate's probe were not entertained by Delhi HC
Delhi High Court dismisses Future Group's plea for termination of Amazon arbitration
Dr. Manoranjan Dutta February 5, 2021 At 11:49 AM
These are extremely clever wheeler dealers in the garb of journalists subverting our intellectual prowess apparently connected to leftist politicians who pretend to be messiah of the poor.
SEBI objects Prannoy Roy and wife pledging shares of NDTV. Says hide facts from Supreme Court and deposit should be Rs.15 crores and not Rs.8.6 crores - PGurus February 4, 2021 At 11:51 PM
[…] How can Prannoy Roy, wife offer to pledge NDTV shares to Supreme Court when they are with VCPL, Inco… – Jan 29, 2021, […]
Vinay Gautam January 29, 2021 At 8:08 AM
NDTV is India's most corrupt channel and Prannoy Roy should be booked for his crimes
#BringBackBillions Part 2 – How Marcos made his billions
Aircel-Maxis Scam: Panicky Chidambaram tries to put the blame on officers


Here you can find all info about Afghani #1 from Pukka Seeds. If you are searching for information about Afghani #1 from Pukka Seeds, check out our Basic Infos, Lineage / Genealogy or Hybrids / Crossbreeds for this cannabis variety here at this page and follow the links to get even more information - or list all Afghani #1 Strains (±8) or even all Afghani Strains (67) to find a different version. If you have any personal experiences with growing or consuming this cannabis variety, please use the upload links to add them to the database!
Afghani #1 is an indica variety from Pukka Seeds and can be cultivated indoors (where the plants will need a flowering time of ±49 days) and in the greenhouse. Pukka Seeds' Afghani #1 is/was never available as feminized seeds.
A pure breeding indica which took second place at the Cannabis Cup award 1994. Very strong plant, resistant to most insects and mould; not that it lasts that long -;@}=. Short stature, thick stems, broad leaves, heavy resinous buds. Original genus, not crossed. Pure Afghani in a seed. There can be only one! If you`re an Afghan man, this will get you caned.
Do you know something more about Pukka Seeds' Afghani #1? Please help to make this database better and upload/connect your information here!


We really can't control hormones. But we can take steps to overcome hormonal zits so that they don't get worse.
Hormonal acne is pimples that arise due to fluctuations in your hormones. Many people think that hormone fluctuations will cease with the end of puberty, but not. Because there are many factors - besides puberty - that can cause your hormones to fluctuate, such as menstruation and menopause. That is why there are still many women in the age range of 20 to 40 experiencing acne problems. In addition, hormone fluctuations can also cause skin inflammation, excess oil production (sebum) in the pores, clogged skin cells in the hair follicles, increased production of bacteria that cause acne (call Propionibacterium acnes). To overcome hormonal acne, you can try applying the following methods.
Towards and during menstruation, for example, when your hormones fluctuate, increase consumption of foods and drinks that contain antioxidants such as green tea, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and dark chocolate. Meanwhile, avoid high-carbohydrate foods, dairy products, and red meat.
Wash your face in the morning and evening using CHR Essentials Purifying Cleansing Gel. Facial cleansers containing non-soapbase provide a soothing and refreshing effect on facial skin. Continue by applying CHR Essentials Purifying Toner to balance facial skin PH, remove dead skin cells, control oil production and sebum, disguise facial pores but still maintain moisture content on the skin.
To speed up the healing process of acne, you can apply CHR Essentials Rescue Stick as a first aid to relieve inflamed zits. This concentrated serum helps dry and reduce inflammation in zits and helps restore skin texture. CHR Essentials Rescue Sticks can be used under or above makeup so that they are practically applied at any time.
Protect your skin with CHR Essentials Intense Moisturizer UV Protection. Moisturizers that control oil and sebum production, maintain facial skin texture, and maintain facial skin from UV exposure.
Caring for pimpled skin should not be careless. Make sure you use special products with acne prone skin. Because using an inappropriate product will worsen the skin condition. Especially if these products make your skin more oily. Select the CHR Essentials product range from ULTIMA II. Each product contains Encapsulated Salicylic Acid and Willow Bark extract as an anti bacterial agent and ACNE FIGHTER; and Hyaluronic Acid and Witch Hazel extract as Natural Moisturizing Factor which hydrates the skin for facial skin that feels supple and soft. Enriched with Vitamin C and Vitamin E as antioxidants to brighten the skin and Solluble Collagen which is the main content of ULTIMA II. With CHR Essentials series, you can get rid of hormonal zits and appear more confident at all times!
CAN YOU DO YOUR OWN PARTY MAKEUP? YES,YOU CAN!


Dee Bradley Baker (b. 1962) is an American voice actor who voices Baby Animal in the 2018 Muppet Babies series.
Baker is known for his vocalizations of animals and creatures, in similar fashion to previous Muppet Babies star Frank Welker. His major voice roles in television and animation include the Olmec on Nickelodeon's Legends of the Hidden Temple, Numbuh 4 on Codename: Kids Next Door, Klaus Heissler on American Dad!, Perry the Platypus on Phineas and Ferb, and Waddles (the pig) on Gravity Falls. He is also well known for voicing various secondary characters on SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents and Adventure Time among others.


Why you get the right insulation contractors you will benefit as you will feel good living in your home. Shopping for the best insulation professionals may be a problem because of the many staffs in the market. Everyone desire to have a good a good home that is properly maintained. A good insulation contractor should have a good line of communication. For you to have a guarantee that your home will be renovated appropriately ensure that you are ready to gather more data. This article avails to you some of the guidelines that you need to employ when you are using the insulation contractors. Below are the qualities to look for when you are engaging the best insulation contractor.
One of the qualities of a good dealership that offers home addition services is the convenience. It is clear that how easy it is to access the providers of insulation services that you choose is as important as you want to avoid time wastage. Remember that you want to have the agency that will explain to you better ways of insulation your home. Again, you have to spend time on the insulation contractor page to understand the extra features of the company you are engaging. Try as much as you can to work with the providers of insulation services that have a good name due to having the right services.
The second quality to look for as you are sourcing for home insulation company is the charges. Any time that you are planning to choose the providers of insulation services it is good that you consider preparing a budget of the finances that you want to invest. You do not just engage any insulation contractor without looking at the price of the services. Select the insulation providers who offer affordable services. Gathering quotations from various competing service providers can help achieve this.
The facilities used by the insulation contractors is the other consideration that you will need to ensure. Machinery and level of technology are worth thinking since you don't want to have a company which has outdated machinery and inferior technology. You need to get an agreement clearly defines the services to be undertaken which include the cost of insulation, the date on which the job will commence, the time the work is expected to end and the terms of employment. As you are searching the best insulation contractors it is expected of you to look for one that exhibits the best skills. Before you take any insulation contractor, you need to ensure that the dealer has the latest facilities.


Pics of my paintings in Her, sold a couple too.
Still really into wrinkly dogs/wally dogs.
There were 9 of us in the exhibition, here's 6 of us (L-R me, Rebecca ter Borg, Kelly Pochyba (crouching), Toni Gill, Electra Sinclair, Jane Park).


text:
Preview ▾
 Australia English
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Response
The following news releases, blog posts and videos cover the Church's response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
(9/15/11) Church Donates Ice Maker to Fishermen in Sendai, Japan
(3/15/2011) Broadcast-Quality Video of Press Conference with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and David F. Evans (.mov file)
(3/15/2011) Full Press Conference (YouTube) of Elders Jeffrey R. Holland and David F. Evans
(3/15/2011) Video (YouTube) of Elder Holland's remarks
Japanese Tsunami - Reacting with Love (Mormon Channel radio program)
News Releases:
(9/15/11) Rebuilding Japan: Supplies Donated to Sendai Fishermen; Missionaries Restore Shinto Shrine
(4/27/2011) Some Missionaries to Return to Previously Evacuated Areas of Japan
(3/25/2011) Church Humanitarian Aid, Japanese Church Members Helping People Suffering From Disaster
(3/17/2011) All Missionaries Now Moved to Safe Areas in Japan -- Church Continuing Relief Efforts
(3/15/2011) Church Reemphasizes Concern for People of Japan, Moving Missionaries Out of Affected Areas
(3/14/2011) Church Update on Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
(3/12/2011) Church's Missionaries in Japan All Safe and Accounted For
Newsroom Blog Posts:
(6/17/2011) Church's Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Relief Effort Bolstered in Sendai and Watari
(3/18/2011) MSNBC Covers Church Efforts to Locate Missionaries, Provide Aid in Japan
Read Previous Topic  'Introduction to Mormons' Videos Read Next Topic Jesus Christ
Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide.
Newsroom Notifications
We look forward to keeping in contact with you.
« Global Newsroom International
Contact Style Guide Site Map ChurchofJesusChrist.org ComeUntoChrist.org Feedback
Terms of Use (Updated 2018-09-01) | Privacy Notice (Updated 2018-09-01) |
© 2019 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Download Media Close
To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section.
I agree to the Terms of Use for media file use.


My Bar Mitzvah (Tikkun Olam) project is to help raise money for this organization who buys equipment for kids that don't have enough money to buy it for themselves. I'm doing this because baseball is a really big part of my life. It makes me feel sad that there are kids that cannot afford to buy their own equipment for baseball. Baseball has helped me make a lot of friends. It has helped me learn the importance of teamwork and it makes me really happy. I have so much fun playing the game. My dad coaches most of my teams and this sport has brought me closer to him. I hope my donation will help other kids experience the joy that baseball brings to me.


text:
"""
Multiple Interactions
=====================
This example shows how multiple user inputs can be layered onto a chart. The four inputs have functionality as follows:

* Dropdown: Filters the movies by genre
* Radio Buttons: Highlights certain films by Worldwide Gross
* Mouse Drag and Scroll: Zooms the x and y scales to allow for panning.

"""
# category: interactive charts
import altair as alt
from vega_datasets import data

movies = alt.UrlData(
    data.movies.url,
    format=alt.DataFormat(parse={"Release_Date":"date"})
)
ratings = ['G', 'NC-17', 'PG', 'PG-13', 'R']
genres = ['Action', 'Adventure', 'Black Comedy', 'Comedy',
       'Concert/Performance', 'Documentary', 'Drama', 'Horror', 'Musical',
       'Romantic Comedy', 'Thriller/Suspense', 'Western']

base = alt.Chart(movies, width=200, height=200).mark_point(filled=True).transform_calculate(
    Rounded_IMDB_Rating = "floor(datum.IMDB_Rating)",
    Hundred_Million_Production =  "datum.Production_Budget > 100000000.0 ? 100 : 10",
    Release_Year = "year(datum.Release_Date)"
).transform_filter(
    alt.datum.IMDB_Rating > 0
).transform_filter(
    alt.FieldOneOfPredicate(field='MPAA_Rating', oneOf=ratings)
).encode(
    x=alt.X('Worldwide_Gross:Q', scale=alt.Scale(domain=(100000,10**9), clamp=True)),
    y='IMDB_Rating:Q',
    tooltip="Title:N"
)

# A slider filter
year_slider = alt.binding_range(min=1969, max=2018, step=1)
slider_selection = alt.selection_point(bind=year_slider, fields=['Release_Year'], name="Release Year_")

filter_year = base.add_params(
    slider_selection
).transform_filter(
    slider_selection
).properties(title="Slider Filtering")

# A dropdown filter
genre_dropdown = alt.binding_select(options=genres)
genre_select = alt.selection_point(fields=['Major_Genre'], bind=genre_dropdown, name="Genre")

filter_genres = base.add_params(
    genre_select
).transform_filter(
    genre_select
).properties(title="Dropdown Filtering")

#color changing marks
rating_radio = alt.binding_radio(options=ratings)

rating_select = alt.selection_point(fields=['MPAA_Rating'], bind=rating_radio, name="Rating")
rating_color_condition = alt.condition(rating_select,
                      alt.Color('MPAA_Rating:N', legend=None),
                      alt.value('lightgray'))

highlight_ratings = base.add_params(
    rating_select
).encode(
    color=rating_color_condition
).properties(title="Radio Button Highlighting")

# Boolean selection for format changes
input_checkbox = alt.binding_checkbox()
checkbox_selection = alt.selection_point(bind=input_checkbox, name="Big Budget Films")

size_checkbox_condition = alt.condition(checkbox_selection,
                                        alt.SizeValue(25),
                                        alt.Size('Hundred_Million_Production:Q')
                                       )

budget_sizing = base.add_params(
    checkbox_selection
).encode(
    size=size_checkbox_condition
).properties(title="Checkbox Formatting")

( filter_year | filter_genres) &  (highlight_ratings | budget_sizing  )

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Renegotiating Identity: The Process of Democratization in Postauthoritarian Spain and Portugal
Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies 3
Saturday, January 5, 2013: 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
Evergreen Room (Sheraton New Orleans)
Aurora G. Morcillo, Florida International University
"Eradicating Criminal Machismo": Feminism, Domestic Violence, and National Identity in Post-Francoist Spain
Kathryn L. Mahaney, City University of New York, Graduate Center
The Adoption of Electronic Media in the Struggle for Minority Language Rights in Spain
Patrick W. Zimmerman, Carnegie Mellon University
"Making the New Lourinhã a European Lourinhã": Democracy, Institutional Culture, and the Urban Development of Lourinhã, Portugal, 1966–2001
Raphael Costa, York University
Andrew H. Lee, New York University
See more of: Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies
See more of: Affiliated Society Sessions


text:
Physics Ch 1-3
two items that are associated such as when one item increases, the other increases
describes the ability of an object to resist compression. It will retain its shape
the rate at which a sound wave travels through a medium
when two numbers with a reciprocal relationship are multiplied together, the result is one
measure of particle motion
Two items that are not associated
the number of particular events that occur in a specific duration of time
the interference of a pair on in-phase waves results in the formation of a single wave of greater amplitude than either of its components. This combination is where the resulting wave is larger than either of its components
concentration of force in an area
the concentration of energy in a sound beam
sound waves are identified by oscillations in acoustic variables. Such as pressure, density, and distance
the time It takes a wave to vibrate a single cycle, or the time from the start of one cycle to the start of the next cycle
particles move in the same direction that the wave propagates
after a wave is identified as a sound wave, it is important to describe the wave's features. Identified by seven parameters ( period, frequency, amplitude, power, intensity, wavelength, and propagation speed)
the "bigness" of a wave. The difference between the maximum value and the average or undisturbed value of an acoustic variable
Describes the relative weight of a material
the interference of a pair of out-of-phase waves results in formation of a single wave of lesser amplitude than that at least one of its components, this combination is where the resultant wave is smaller than one of its components
the effects of the sound wave upon the biologic tissue through which it passes
also known as the vertical axis runs up and down (no space in between)
frequency is reported in this unit, means per second
two items are associated such that when one item increases the other decreases
The rate of energy transfer or the rate at which work is performed
two items that are associated or affiliated
concentration of mass in a volume
also known as the horizontal axis runs side to side (no space in between)


MooChat is the easiest app to setup group chat. You no longer need to ask everyone for phone numbers or add them on social networks. All you need is to choose a 4-digit passcode and announce it to nearby friends. Anyone within 300 feet from your location can use the passcode to join the group conversation. Users can chat with text, emoji and photos.
Account Information. When you download and use our mobile app, we assign you a random user id. We do not collect your email address, phone number, or any other social network's account. If you want the ability to recover your account on another device, you can optionally provide a username and a password.
Geolocation Data. We ask you to share you location information from your mobile device. If you choose not to, the Services will not function. Location information is used to form a chat group for you and people near you.
Your Content and Usage. We collect the content you submit to the Services, including display names, avatar images, group topic and chat messages, as well as information about when you submitted the content, when it was viewed, and other activities.
Your report of offensive users including blocking and banning another user.
Information We Collect Automatically.We may automatically collect the following information about your use Services: access time, device ID, application ID or other unique identifier; domain name, IP address, screen views; geo-location data (with your permission); language information; device name and model; operating system information; your activities within the Services; and the length of time that you are logged in. We may combine this information with other information that we have collected about you.
To place the group created by you at your location so that other nearby users can find and join your group.
To find the chat group near you so that you can join the group.
All your information submitted in a group is shared with all other users in the group. The information includes your display name, avatar image, group settings, chat messages, and block/ban activities. We do not identify you by name or contact information to other MooChat users. However, we cannot prevent others from determining your identify from the content you posts or how you share content through third party sites.
MooChat Users. Any information that you post, including display name, avatar images, group topic and chat messages are shared among other users in the same group. We cannot control who can join the group or not. Users can also freely share any MooChat content, no matter who posted it, though other third party sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In Response to Legal Process. We also may disclose the information we collect about you in order to comply with the law, a judicial proceeding, court order, subpoena, or other legal process. While we don't collect your name or contact information, we may share your IP address or other identifier, your location information, or any other information we have collected about you and your device.
You cannot delete groups you created. But you can change group topic and other settings at any time if you are still in the group.
You can change your display name and avatar image in a group at any time if you are still in the group.
You cannot delete messages you have sent to other users devices. A message is stored in our servers for up to 30 days before it is deleted. Messages are stored temporarily so that a group member's device can fetch the missed messages when it comes back online.
We may send push notifications or alerts to your device. You can deactivate these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your device or by changing global settings and/or group settings in your MooChat application.
MooChat is not directed to children under 13. If you learn that your minor child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us.
We may change this policy from time to time, and if we do we'll post any changes on this page. If you continue to use MooChat after those changes are in effect, you agree to the revised policy. If the changes are significant, we may provide more prominent notice or get your consent as required by law.


text:
Melanie's Album Reviews | Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Here
Published May 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM CDT
Criticizing a follow-up album for falling victim to the sophomore slump has become just about as cliché as a band inevitably having one. So let's get this out of the way. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' second album Here is sitting tall. So much so, no one in the band can seem to stay seated. If anything, Edward Sharpe and his band of zeros have come up from below, and at the surface are better than ever. And let's just be frank, they've made it loud and clear they're simply out to spread some love and couldn't care less what your, and definitely not my, opinion is anyways. How could you fault them for that?
There is a chemistry and simplistic morality to Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros that roped their cult following in with the swift spin of the 2010 single "Home." Alexander Ebert and Jade Castrinos lead the band of ten modern-day misfits singing to one another with heads very high into the clouds. Whether they are band mates, partners, or best friends, they force one another into the center stage of mutual glances while the rest of the band falls away. And there is no shortage of this dynamic on Here. The second chapter of "Home" reads like, "That's What's Up." Ebert and Castrinos gleefully praise to one another, "I'll be the sun/ You be the shining/ You be the clock/ I'll be the timing/…/No matter what/ You've got my love to lean on darlin'/ That's what's up." "Home" and "That's What's Up" echo one another in using simplistic composition and lyrics to pay tribute to the obvious affection of how willingly Ebert and Castrinos compliment each other. Castrinos also seems to excel more in grasping the lead with her powerhouse vocals in the track, which is ultra-charming.
In my opinion, "Fiya Wata," stands out as Here's best and most unexpected track. It's so different from the pre-definition of Edward Sharpe, and it gives Castrinos another chance to showcase her passionate vocals and prove she doesn't necessarily need Alexander's lead. It's a strong contender for the single she would release had she, instead, released the solo side project. The first single, "Man on Fire," opens the album with Ebert leading a declaration, "With one guitar/ Two dancing feet/ Only one desire/ Come dance with me." Ebert seems to come to terms with his less-heavy outlook on God and religion in, "I Don't Wanna to Pray." The album flows from one track to the next visiting roots in Folk, Blues, and Acoustic genres all packed with jump-out-of-your-seat positive energy.
Home is like the unrelenting and ultimately delightful hymnal of a church praising the deity Edward Sharpe, where the congregation tampers in the psychedelic to avoid the weight of unnecessary reality. As a whole, it is sure to endure criticism for remaining primitive in nature, but the band and fans don't seem at all wanting for anything more.
1. Man On Fire
2. That's What's Up
3. I Don't Wanna Pray
4. Mayla
5. Dear Believer
6. Child
7. One Love to Another
8. Fiya Wata
9. All Wash Out


We will first establish a baseline of knowledge by analyzing the components of cleansers and moisturizers–two broad categories that encompass virtually every product on the market today. This will be accomplished by placing an emphasis on the function rather than the semantics of a product. After that, we will explore the "best" (see: most researched and documented) non-vehicular beneficial ingredients that should be included in a well-balanced routine. Finally, templates for the ideal skin care routines in respect to a particular skin condition, such as acne or rosacea, will be presented.
It is my hope that this series will bring order and clarity to the chaotic and ever-changing tendencies of the cosmetics industry. May it serve as an enduring paradigm that gives every person the tools necessary to design a truly effective and rewarding skin care routine.
*Note that every article in this series can be accessed via the interactive "Ideal Routine" menu on the top of every page. Here is the "Overview" page.
**Also, note that sunscreens or moisturizers with SPF, will not be discussed in this series; instead a separate dedicated series will be published at a future date.
Yay, it's good to have you back!! I would love to know which moisturizer with spf you're using at the moment? Looking forward to all the new posts!
It's nice to see you, too! Well, I actually don't wear an "intensive" moisturizer with SPF on a daily basis. This is simply because my jobs are pretty much completely indoors, and I have to look more "presentable." But on those rare days that I need protection for a long period of time, say greater than an hour of cumulative sun exposure (direct or indirect–like behind a window), I mix a combination of three products, which I would not recommend that most people to do. It's just impractical. How are you liking the cleanser series so far?
Ah, I know what you mean… Even though it's impractical I mix two sunscreens when exposed to a lot of sun. On a daily basis I wear Paula's Choice skin recovery spf 30, even though I know the spf is not as high as stated… Fortunately I live in the north, so I'm not really that exposed to a lot sun, but I'm just always on the look for a great, cosmetically elegant sunscreen.
I like the cleanser series a lot. It's very informative! It's so hard to find understandable scientific articles online about skin care, so I really appreciate the work you're doing.
Hm… Kind of confusing, but just an idea 🙂 Thanks for all the good work!!
Yay! Glad you're liking the series so far!
And I will definitely be talking about how benzoyl peroxide (BP) actually works in the series, with chemical formulas (though you can certainly Google it now) and perhaps some pictures/animations. But the gist of it is that PC's claim is not technically true.
Because for sure, BP DOES generate free radicals, more specifically reactive oxygen species (ROS). See the word "oxygen" in there? It is this oxygen that actually kills the anaerobic bacteria P. Acnes in the skin. If no ROS are generated, where would the oxygen come from? Furthermore, it is this ROS that prevents BP from being used with antioxidants and most retinoids. However, the specific ROS that comes from BP, have an affinity or tendency to attach to each other, thereby neutralizing the lone valence electrons of the outer shells. Those generated by hydrogen peroxide on the other hand, like to attack other compounds such as the proteins and lipids of the skin–something that it significant depending on how and where it is used. That being said however, BP still does generate some ROS that end up attacking its environment, rather than harmless re-attaching to itself. The amount generated by hydrogen peroxide, is simply greater, which is likely why comparatively, PC made the claim that BP does not generate ROS.
That makes perfect sense… Thanks a lot for clearing that up! The question is then of course exactly how damaging the BP is to the skin – if it should be avoided all together even though it works. But I guess that pretty hard to answer out of the blue if no research have been done specifically on that subject (and who would make that research – not companies producing BP 🙂 ).
On the contrary, it's quite easy to answer. 😉 Despite its ability to produce some free radicals, BP's positive effect far outweighs any negative side effects. Remember, the acne condition itself can lead to way more negative side effects like inflammation, physical scarring, low-self esteem, etc… Plus, antioxidants should be used anyways, which would help counteract the effects of the generated ROS.
However, BP needs to be used properly. This is why for most people, I recommend using a chemical exfoliant all over the face as the first-line of defense. Then, if more results are needed, to spot treat with BP. Retinoids are also another option, among many such as applying BP all over the face or using a BP face wash. There isn't an exact sequence of ingredients to use because it will vary from person to person. There's just too much to explain, which is why there's a section that's to be dedicated to just acne treatment.
But going back to your question again, there is clear and definite research demonstrating that the use of BP can be very effective. And due to its accessibility and affordability, it is quite a compelling option.
I thought I responded to this already… Haha. Me = SUPER behind on the times.
John, no one is happier than me to be reading you again. Your dedication to the subject and your willingness to be available to us is testament to the quality of your work and your character.
One question here – I don't know if I'm missing something in the ideal routine post lineup or if this information is disseminated throughout the posts, perhaps it belongs to another area of I formation though it must surely have a part to play in your 'recommendations', – how can we choose products based on the most effective 'transporter excipients'. Also in my general mental muddle around this subject are questions about fractals and components of that ilk in product formulation.
Could you also tell me what you think of Micellar cleansers specifically, how they compare to regular surfactant cleansers. Are their chemical properties uniquely beneficial for certain skins – anything you can tell me please. If you have covered this elsewhere, please direct me to the link.
As for your question, well, there's not much in my planned Ideal Routine series in terms of the discussion of transport excipients, except for water vs non-aqueous formulations, just because there's no real way for the average consumer to determine such things since companies do not perform such experiments and/or release such data. Furthermore, the consideration of vehicular efficacy is more effective on a one-vs-one comparisons–something that would be very difficult if not impossible to do for every product that I plan to recommend. I do however, plan to make a sort of my top-5 recommendations for each type of product. But that has more to do with the ingredients they contain, rather than how their delivery systems are designed (as almost all of them will be water-based). Does that make sense?
As for your question about micellar cleansers, that topic will actually be addressed in tonight's post. So stay tuned! Take care!
Oh and no, there are no chemical properties uniquely beneficial for certain skin types/conditions when it comes to cleansers. Unless of course, we're talking about "specialized" ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, etc… Surfactants are all the same. They just vary in terms of potency.
So glad you are back posting! I can't wait to read all of them.
You are too sugar. Much ❤ to you too!
I am SO EXCITED for this and so happy you'll be posting again! You are hands down my favorite skincare blogger (the other option being makeup). Your posts are always so informative yet easy to read, even if I am not familiar with the topic. Woohoo!
Yay, me too! It's nice to see you again!


By the end, the Chutes will become the Springs' first single-use, single-direction trail.
"It'll be our first experience with it. It'll be interesting," said Hamill, a leader with local nonprofit Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, which is rallying volunteers to work on the project.
The plan is three-pronged, involving also realignments to adjoining paths known as Gold Hill and Ladders. Those two will climb to Gold Camp Road, giving hikers continued access to the overlook where the Chutes starts its swooping tumble. The new Chutes trailhead at the top will be less than 30 yards from the current one, paralleling the familiar route's upper portion for about 1,500 feet before rejoining the existing trail.
The project is outlined in the North Cheyenne Cañon master plan that was approved last year after a lengthy public process.
"Bike-optimized trails" have been emerging in the West, with Jefferson County but one example of a Front Range park system exploring the concept. Along with a pilot project there, Deitemeyer said local leaders are taking cues from ski resorts expanding singletrack networks.
A Bureau of Land Management guide laying out modern approaches to trails explains that single-use has historically been reserved for hikers — there are plenty of examples in the Springs. But now another category should be considered, the BLM says.
"For mountain biking die-hards, the experience of riding a narrow roller-coaster trail with a rocking rhythm of twists and turns unfolding under their wheels is a highly valued prize," the guide reads.
That aptly describes the Chutes, which has long been deemed dangerous for uphill travelers.
"It's about time Colorado Springs came into the 21st century," said Mike Rigney, a Medicine Wheel volunteer who also serves on the Trails and Open Space Coalition. He has noticed "a reluctance" to bike-only, directional paths, but "we've got the terrain for it," he said, "and I think we want Colorado Springs to be a mountain bike haven like it should be.
Increased popularity means "user conflict is likely to increase," Deitemeyer said. And more downhill, bike-only trails are on the way, with two set for construction this season on Ute Valley Park's east side. The project is led by Salida-based Tony Boone, a highly respected singletrack builder who has also been subcontracted by El Paso County for Jones Park's master plan.
In a room full of interested enthusiasts last November, Boone said directionality "should be considered in our conversations." That was heard by shaking heads in a moment that captured the Springs' multiuse pride.
Among dissenters was former state Sen. Michael Merrifield.
"There's a finite amount of possibilities for trails, and as an avid hiker and mountain biker, I am totally behind the multiuse philosophy," he said.
Merrifield loves the Chutes also for the uphill workout. Keeping the Ladders a multiuse two-way will preserve that.
Jessi Michael recently churned her way up the Chutes and noticed the ribbons tied to branches deeper in the woods, marking the planned reroutes.
"I'm definitely excited about what's happening," she said.
Tefft Bridge. Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.


The former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos has been found guilty of corruption and is facing up to a decade in jail.
It stems from private organisations Marcos, 89, created while holding a variety of posts in government.
The court's fifth division acquitted her in three counts of corruption.
Marcos is the widow of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and served as First Lady from 1965 to 1986.
She is currently a member of the House of Representatives for Ilocos Norte.
It is thought the former First Lady can post bail while appealing the conviction.


text:
Deportivo Amatitlán is a Guatemalan football club  from Amatitlán, Guatemala Department. It was Founded on 30 September 1962 and currently plays on the Segunda División de Ascenso, third tier on Guatemalan football. Originally it was named Finanzas Industriales due to sponsorship by the Ministry of Finance of Guatemala. From 1985 it began to be named Deportivo Amatitlán. The team has participated several times at the highest level. The club also has a women's team.

References
 Club profile on Soccerway
Club profile on Ceroacero
Fedefut Guatemala

Football clubs in Guatemala
Association football clubs established in 1962


Produced in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus, orexin is one of the chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, that affects the brainstem and stimulates food intake, wakefulness, and energy use. Scientists discovered orexin in 1998, and have been researching their role in sleep and arousal, as well as a treatment for sleep disorders.
Orexin, also called hypocretin, is part of a class of chemicals called excitatory neuropeptide hormones. There are two different peptides with a similar chemical structure, one is known as orexin-A (or hypocretin-1) and the other is orexin-B (or hypocretin-2). Orexin deficiency may disrupt the body's ability to maintain wakefulness and sleep, a difficulty that can result in narcolepsy.
In people whose sleep is well regulated, orexins are released when they are awake and help to increase activity in neurons that promote wakefulness and suppress REM sleep — the deep sleep when dreams occur.
When someone has narcolepsy, which is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and falling asleep without warning, it is because their orexin-producing neurons have died off. Without orexins, a person with narcolepsy is unable to control REM sleep. In some cases, dreaming that normally happens during REM sleep can happen when a person is awake, resulting in dreamlike hallucinations.
But why do orexins die off in the first place? Researchers believe that narcolepsy is partially caused by an autoimmune attack of the orexin neurons. Typically, people with narcolepsy will have increased levels of antibodies that fight streptococcus, which is the bacteria that causes strep throat. This suggests that the autoimmune attack is triggered by strep or another winter infection, especially because narcolepsy usually onsets in the late spring or early summer.
If a lack of orexins causes sleep disorders, then it would make sense that orexins could also help keep you awake, right? A class of drugs, called orexin receptor antagonists, has recently been developed to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia. These sleep aids target orexin action, blocking the signaling of orexin in the brain. Orexin plays a role in keeping people awake and alert, so blocking them promotes sleep.
Orexin receptor agonists are different from other prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids in that they target a different and more localized chemical system in the brain. Suvorexant, sold under the name Belsomra, is the first of this class of drug to be available.
Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School. (2013, January 19). The Science of Narcolepsy.
National Sleep Foundation. (n.d.). Orexin receptor antagonists: A new class of sleeping pill.


text:
Posts Tagged 'education reform'
Arne Duncan, bRADLEY COUNTY NEWS, Common Core, education reform, Governor Bill Haslam, Huffman, not as bright, private meetings, race to the top, Tennessee, US Secretary of Education, White mom
Common Core: Arne Duncan speaks to "white moms" opposing reform, "your child, not as bright as you thought they were"
On Friday, November 15th, 2013, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, in a meeting with state education chiefs and Superintendents spoke regarding opposition to the Common Core State Standards.
Speaking to parents, "white moms" upset with test results and weaknesses within the educational system Duncan had this to say:
"I find it fascinating that opponents include "white suburban moms" who — all of a sudden discovered that their child isn't as bright as they thought they were, and their school isn't quite as good as they thought they were."
Duncan apologized on Monday afternoon for the remark.
According to CNN, Duncan said: "My wording, my phrasing, was a little clumsy and I apologize for that."
Soccer moms, those "white moms", dads, parents, teachers and basically anyone concerned about how Common Core will affect their children have been completely dismissed by Duncan and with one comment has shown his insensitivity for parents concerned or opposed to Common Core.
The failure of the elite left swept up
in their own personal bubble of self righteousness have once again failed to listen to the populace that speaks against their so called weak reform measures.
Duncan is talking to concerned parents, who happen to be white, injecting race unnecessarily into a bitter fight over common core, deliberately talking down to parents as if to shame them into shutting up? Where is his shame?
Duncan fails to recognize that these "white moms," these suburban moms, are mothers that care deeply about their children and what they are exposed to on a daily basis. Did he directly infer that "black moms" or other minorities don't care about the education of their children?
The disconnect of the education elite to not be sensitive to parents and teachers concerns is mind boggling to me.
It seems in a perfect world the steam roller approach to education reform would not be necessary to apply. It seems a collective approach encompassing all would be the preferred, less controversial approach to reform.
One could argue that this block of mothers are driving the successes we have today and why are you trying to shame them into submission?
To somehow minimize this concern and underhand a mothers efforts to assure her child receives a top notch education is beyond conceptual thought.
This recent "verbal blunder" by Duncan shows a willful intent to nationalize our educational system and concerned parents are not gonna stop him.
It is evident that they will leave no one standing that dares to stand in their way of it's implementation, fully revealing it's purpose.
Duncan by his actions and speech confirms that the US Department of Education is not concerned with parents concerns about common core, its going forward regardless, instead focusing only on the standards and raising test scores, not well intended opposition.
We have seen this locally also where many "private meetings" are being held without parent input or allowed attendance. Parents! You are not a necessary ingredient in this recipe of reform!
Duncan revealed his true feelings when he said "their child isn't as bright as they thought they were, and their school isn't quite as good as they thought they were."
This seems to echo Michelle Rhees type reform measures passed down to Tennessee Education Czar, her ex husband, Huffman and his little lap dog TN Governor Bill Haslam, where the impetus is that teachers and parents are why education in the US is so bad.
The top down bashing by the Secretary of Education speaks volumes of his agenda.
There is a bigger picture and we got a glimpse of it Friday and it is bigger than you and I.
We are in the way and the education plow is going to get you out of the way so their agenda can be fulfilled, regardless of how you think.
My immediate questions are this and I would like for you to ponder these thoughts. How are education reformist going to explain Common Core failures to a group of angry moms that tried to tell them it wouldn't work in the first place?" How can raising standards assure academic success? Doesn't it take a village to educate a child? Doesnt it take an engaged white mom, or any mom or dad to raise the level of their childs education by being deeply involved in their education? I would love to be a fly on the wall when that day arrives as poor results trickle in and parents realize that indeed, our kids are not as smart as we thought they were.
White moms and dads, everyone regardless of race, everywhere, stay engaged. Continue to attend school board meetings and demand your voice be heard on this issue. Write blogs, contact your elected officials and post info on social websites and make more people aware. This is our only defense. Get more active, stay active.
For Duncan to make such an insensitive racial comment shows me we are over the target, where the flak is heaviest and we are being heard!
We are where we need to be!
Sources of info:
CNN reports on "White Mom" comment.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/18/politics/duncan-comment-controversy/index.html
(Video) Fox News Megan Kelley reports on Duncan white mom comment.
Politico reports on "white mom" comment.
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=9F5C9690-85F5-4951-897F-8C7215D66382
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan apologizes for "White Mom" comment.
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/11/19/dnt-marsh-arne-duncan-white-moms-remarks.cnn.html
Bill Haslam, bRADLEY COUNTY NEWS, Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland tennessee, Common Core, constitutional rights, DHS, education reform, escorted out, Kevin Huffman, lap dogs, Michelle Rhee, NAEP, police, principal Mike Collier, profiled, right wing terrorist, score, Tennessee, TIMSS
Haslam and Huffman sweep into a public school, select taxpaying citizens ousted with police escort.
In Uncategorized on November 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Breaking News: 11/8/13
Governor Bill Haslam and TN Secretary of Education Kevin Huffman whisk into town, the general public is not allowed in their vicinity.
It could be called "Gestapo" like as taxpaying citizens were profiled then escorted out of a public school library where Huffman and Haslam were within minutes of speaking.
The site, the Cleveland Middle School in Cleveland Tennessee, the provocateur principal Mike Collier.
A couple of concerned parents, who happen to be Veterans who fought in foreign wars, taxpayers and coincidentally independent reporters were attempting to attend a public meeting of which they wanted to attend, to gather information.
Mike and I have covered events across the nation and have even ventured where most men dare trod to get you the truth.
We were immediately given access to the building then denied the right to stay and listen to the Governor and his Secretary of Education because many labeled us a disruptive or combative although our records are clean of that charge.
A sunny afternoon it was and the mood in the main office area jovial with many suits and a strong police presence felt in room.
When entering the room my escort and myself were met with many friendly faces and were asked if we were with the press, we signed in, were given our pass, our sticker which we quickly attached to our lapels of our shirts.
Police quickly shuffled us in as the guest speakers were soon to be arriving.
The ease of entry was surprising which left me and Mike at ease because after all, a publicly announced meeting inside a taxpayer funded school should be this easy. Concerned, law abiding citizens should be able to gain entrance into a public school where they plan to distribute info that may directly affect my children.
Our soul intent was to attend the meeting, gather, video and assimilate information out to a very hungry public.
After all, if it's coming from the Governor and the Secretary of Education why should it be kept secret and why should it be a private meeting. Why should we not be allowed to attend?
As we are setting up our cameras for the big media event, a lady enters the room and says I'm so sorry we must ask everyone for their press credentials and she turns to me and Mike Mallard with Tin Ship Productions (a nationally known documentary team) and myself, a staff writer of BCN with near 150,000 readers in 164 countries to display our credentials.
Mike and I were quickly encircled with Principal Mike Collier, the lady, and two policemen at our sides. It was obvious by the lack of activity outside this rather small group that we were the only ones being asked for credentials and quite frankly the only ones that needed them. So we searched our pockets, our wallets no credentials found and no one else in the room were being asked. So we knew the mood was fixing to change a very public lynching was to ensue.
We were approached by very aggressive principal that started making demands for us to leave as it was obvious the conservative "right wing", independent reporters were not welcome and clearly had no say so in this debate. He must have read the latest DHS memo on Christians and right wing terrorists destroying the country.
After asking several pointed questions of which no defining answers followed we were told this is not open to the public and that we were not welcome.
At the crescendo and the principal obviously tiring at having his "authori-ty" questioned he lunged toward me and said "we do not allow combative people like you into these meetings!!!" I chuckled as evidently I asked one to many questions and replied "Sir, I'm not yelling at you so I do not expect you to yell at me!" "I'm just trying to find out how I can attend this meeting!"
I changed the tempo a bit and slid around to his left, leaving his forehead and his hands shaky for some reason. I said "at this point I would like to be considered a concerned parent and a taxpaying citizen and would like to stay and not video but take notes of the planned speech by our duly elected Governor and his appointee" at which time he flashed his hands in a sweeping motion and said forcefully like a child exiting his office "GET THEM OUTTA HERE!!!"
As we exit the heavily guarded entrenchment with police escort, the library at our backs and into the main office I hear a familiar female voice squeaking condescendingly "That sure didn't take you long! Is it over?" The laughter around her clearly displayed that the intent of her comment was relayed to me and Mike that we were not welcome in this very public building.
The walk to the exit to the end of the awning was very pleasant and as our escort turned verbal we met a very nice and friendly officer, last name Mason. He was very accommodating and apologetic stating he was not trying to squelch our rights. But our rights were violated! His willingness to honor someone eliminating my ability to peaceably gather and redress my government, to have freedom of the press stripped and to somehow impede the balancing of the powers of our federal government and their representatives, yes their was an assist here!
Yes, unknowingly perhaps but being the escort that gives these self appointed elite the ability to rewrite the Constitution and enforce their assumed power, yes, yes, you did participate in that classless action by providing a means for them to weld their unchecked tyrannical behavior.
Mike and I and several others soon resign to the partitioned "grassy knoll" to watch as the Governor, the Secretary of Education and their lap dogs arrived like rock stars and enter unscathed, unquestioned and uninhibited through the halls and the path we, who just moments ago exited under police duress. From this public domain they will now spew their well timed rhetoric to a liberal press that will filter till the info is unrecognizable and is palatable enough for all the sheep to lap up and digest!
I'm sure the lead in story on all newscasts will be about their strong support of the unproven common core federalized standards. The propaganda spin cycle is on and completely unfettered by a concerned public attempting to dispel the agenda of the federal machine. Spin the nightly news will you please?
As a vocal or better known outspoken American you will never know the feeling of loss as when you lose your rights at the barrel end of a gun and witness a government completely out of control, unbridled and ready to pull the trigger.
Ponder these thoughts and observe the happenings around you! We are losing our rights and many more don't care or are simply uninformed.
I'm becoming very accustomed to this type behavior and all too familiar with my rights not being honored. I'm still thinking this is not such a good thing! Right?
To contact this Principal I would encourage you to call or email him. Please be civil, nice and I do not condone violence or any threats.
I think it would do a world of good to let him know there are many out there that feel that the Constitution is still intact and many are still willing to speak up for those rights and believe in full disclosure, especially if our kids are involved!
Principal Mike Collier:
Cleveland Middle School
Cleveland Tennessee.
mcollier@clevelandschools.org
80 percent, Bill Haslam, bRADLEY COUNTY NEWS, Common Core, dumbing down, education reform, mediocre, Money, one dollar at a time, RTTT, schools, special Ed, Tennessee
Common Core: Dumbing down our children one dollar at a time
In Uncategorized on October 13, 2013 at 9:53 AM
Bradley County as well as many other states participating in Common Core are starting to see money trickle in to their systems for education reform.
A hundred thousand here and eighty thousand there and we have a system bribed by the federal government to implement socialistic education reform changes! Who knew it would take so relatively little to coax radical change?
Race to the Top, locally in Tennessee it's called First to the Top. This delivery of radical reform uses the Common Core standard spearheading the nation and it's educational system toward socialism, much in the way the government has taken over the healthcare apparatus.
Many questions remain unanswered about Common Core. One particular concern to many parents and teachers is the deliberate dumbing down or teaching to the lowest denominator and is it really necessary?
With the top down governmental approach to education reform as the catalyst to reform it's leaves few with little doubt that this will be the end result and the intended consequence.
The focus on readying our kids for the workforce and to survive a two year stent in college while the American dream of working hard to get ahead eludes us.
This leads many to believe that the least effort, with the least grey matter exercised will yield the same result as a parent expecting their child to succeed at a very high level. This dualistic exchange speaks volumes of the intent of RTTT and Common Core.
Just the name "Common Core" says we are teaching to the least in the class and expecting the high achievers to come to the middle so there will be no social disparity shown delineating natural selection and tapping into the reserves of the fertile mind.
Common Core means "Common,"
as Webster defines common as
basic, simple, rudimentary, having no rank, not of the upper class!
http://www.yourdictionary.com/common
With the recent move of the Bradley County Schools to integrate special education into classrooms for
80 percent of the day it clearly shows that the intent is to teach to
the lesser of students while exceptional children halt their heightened learning. To literally step back and grasp rehashed information perhaps from prior grades and experiences is unfair and does not serve the population fairly. No longer does advanced learning or teaching up to those with a gift seem a priority.
The end result is gifted students will be forced to dumb down to the least common denominator taking away drive and enthusiasm to excel. Think it doesn't happen? Observe your gifted student as I have melt into obscurity where a system that used to revolve around them achieving at a high level now wants them to be equal to all others. Gifted kids are often rendered the role of a tudor or a classroom assistant to bring lesser students to the middle where socialism ferments! Totally missing the opportunity to fertilize a growing mind in need of nurturing. This deliberate shake down of greater intelligence should be condemned instead it is embraced by School Supervisors all over the nation. Because to speak out would mean a shortened career.
This is leaving many bored and unchallenged by a system that is no longer allowing the cream to float to the top. Natural God given ability to rise to the top is now a foreign substance sinking to the bottom of the education food chain. Our children are being asked or shamed by a system to not be as smart as you can be because a socialistic set of reformers somehow deem it unfair to others to simply attain heights within their ability without
propping them up. It's the "let's give everyone a trophy" syndrome that has locked us into a politically correct environment looking for equality of the masses. This is surely the greatest form if injustice.
The comment below shows the intent of the reformers. The lopsided opinion that because your child has a gift he or she must share with all for the "common good" of a society is unjust and steals autonomy from a creative spirit Stifling those with the ability to contribute to society unfairly shrinks the abilities of high achievers while diminishing their full impact or fingerprint on the global scene.
An excerpt and quote from the Cleveland Daily Banner this week sheds a new light on the goal of Common Core and reflects the dumbing down of our children so everyone can attain mediocrity. The article quotes this supervisor shortly after announcing the acceptance of funds from RTTT and Common Core. "Supervisor of Student Services Dr. Joy Hudson has been working with teachers throughout the system to move more of the special education students into the general education classrooms for up to 80 percent of the day." "The model currently being pursued is co-teaching by placing a general education teacher and a special needs educator in the same classroom." "A component being added by CCS is feedback provided by students."
When Common Core was first implemented the thought that dumbing down to the lowest common denominator was a theory based on an observation of the material presented. Now that theory has been proven and is no longer a conspiracy as evidence based research is being revealed as reformers are taking the radical steps to implement the changes.
Now before you jump on the liberal bandwagon and accuse those informing to become vilified allow me to make this statement. I believe we are all Gods children and all our children are special and loved by all parents.
This should not be so much about a child but about all children and the system that is pulling them down together. When the finger is pointed to one child another child becomes disadvantaged. In this case, both parties are in a situation that is less than optimal because the bar is being set at mediocre or common!
As you desire a special needs child to become functional inside a classroom there is a parent that wants their child to reach beyond the stars and not be held captive by a system that will only allow them to be common or mediocre, a far less expectation of their God given ability.
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/23773815/article-Local-schools-given-Race-to-Top-funds
Bill Haslam, cheating scandal DC, education reform, Hartson, hogan, Kevin Brooks, Kevin Huffman, Lovell, Michelle Rhee, Samar Ali, same law firm, Todd Gardenhire
Tn Gov Bill Haslams appointees worked for the same law firm, changing the face of our state
In Uncategorized on July 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM
TN Governor Bill Haslam hires Sharia Compliance expert Samar Ali, an Obama White House intern, who worked for the IAB (International Arab Bank) that funneled 90 million dollars to Hamas (Muslim Brotherhood) via 200,000 transactions totaling 90 million dollars while she worked there and implemented as co-conspirators in the Holy Land Foundation trial in New York, convicted, fined and several imprisoned.
A few months later, TN Governor Bill Haslam needs an Education Commissioner for the State of Tennessee, hires Kevin S. Huffman as the Secretary Commissioner of Education from the same law firm?
Hogan, Hartson and Lovells of which it was known till a merger renamed the firm Hogan and Lovells International.
Why is it that the Governor seems to find his candidates for office from the same controversial law offices.
Is this the only pool of which to pull new hirees from? Is this the only place to find a state leader? Why does he keep going to the same bank? Connections? Good ole boy network?
Does It have anything to do with his family company who relies heavily on middle eastern oil and has made billions from these transactions?
The liberal decline of our state only deepens knowing his latest appointee Kevin S. Huffman was married to Michelle Rhee and have two children in our TN school system. This seems like another benign decision till you view the implications.
Rhee is mockingly called the mother of extremist education reform, who happens to be anti union, pay based in merit pay, a pro charter school advocate that rids school systems of boards of education, who just happens to be implicated in the largest scandal in DC history as the Commissioner of Education.
http://www.therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=10102
The title of a fraud and a cheat is her legacy when dealing with raising school standards and she also happens to be a strong advocate for Common Core?
Have you noticed the recent acts by Huffman has Rhees fingerprint all over out state education policy pushed by Huffman and Haslam?
Michelle Rhee is also the CEO of Students First who seems to have many funds to pay off our elected officials to get her radical education reform ideas enacted.
State Representative Kevin Brooks and State Senator Todd Gardenhire have received 5,000 dollars each to their campaigns to implement school reform, ie, Common Core in Tennessee.
She is a little too close to the action for my comfort. Her money influence can only be led to believe that her ex husband and father of her children are influencing his decisions while giving her the inside track on spearheading radical education reform in Tennessee.
I'm sure Kevin Huffmans ears are hurting from his ex wife steering him in the direction she wants.
How can we allow State Representatives, State Senators and Governors to receive money while gambling on the lives and futures of our children.
This hiring of questionable characters by our Governor is irresponsible and leads to many decisions that we have not felt yet.
The idea that we must provide an environment for sharia compliance while radically reforming our educational system does not seem to be the direction our state needs to take.
Governor Bill Haslam, State Representative Kevin Brooks and State Senator Todd Gardenhire by big money proxy are allowing our state to be radically changed by progressives. You can easily see how the simple actions of a liberal governor and it's elected leaders can change the environment in which we live?
You wanna get mad? Call them today and ask them "why did you
make a deal with the devil in exchange for your child's soul?"
Read below to see the level of involvement of leaders in our state and their connection to this latest fad.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogan_%26_Hartson
"As a lawyer at the Washington D.C. law firm of Hogan & Hartson, Huffman represented school districts, state departments of education and universities, working on policy and litigation matters including challenges to state FINANCE (Sharia Compliance?) systems, desegregation litigation and special education hearings"
http://tn.gov/education/AboutCommissioner.shtmlrials.
Haslam education reform refers to change in teacher pay, merit based pay.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/jan/14/governor-bill-haslams-agenda/?print
Haslam and Huffman making our educational system a laughing stock to the nation.
http://www.schoolsmatter.info/2011/11/how-huffman-and-haslam-made-tn.html?m=1
Samar Ali Linked bio:
https://touch.www.linkedin.com/?sessionid=5074112256933888&as=false&rs=false#public-profile/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fpub%2Fsamar-ali%2F5%2F715%2F994
Merger between Hogan, Hartston and Lovells:
http://www.vault.com/company-profiles/law/hogan-lovells-international-llp.aspx
200,000 wire transfers were made by the International Arab Bank totalling more than 90 million dollars was made through the same law firm that employed Education Secretary Kevin S. Huffman and Samar Ali, both hired by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam!
http://tn4politicaljustice.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/newsletter-22-the-islamic-international-arab-bank/
The Hogan Lovells DC Office: Just a few blocks from the White House!
http://m.hoganlovells.com/washington-dc/
Vanderbilt professor employed by Hogan and Hartston:
http://law.vanderbilt.edu/faculty/faculty-directory-archived/michael-p-vandenbergh/download.aspx?id=576
Look what a little money from Students First CEO MIchelle Rhee can make a state rep say.
State Rep Kevin Brooks lauds Huffman and his visionary style.
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/12714918/article-Legislative-leaders-welcome-new-education-commissioner
Sure, it's a tangled web we weave and of course our Governor "coincidentally" pulling our state leaders out of the same lawyer gene pool may seem benign and harmless, but look at the level of influence on our state these two hirees have had on our state……fundamentally changing our state as we speak.
This begs me to think how much more does this liberal progressive Governor have up his sleeve?
Who will be the next leader pulled from this cess pool of liberal elitist?


text:
CFWE NewsFaculty NewsGraduate Student NewsResearch News
Auburn professor to serve as a member of the international Global Carbon Project steering committee and co-lead the 2019 greenhouse gas report to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
By Jamie Anderson March 6, 2019 April 2nd, 2019 No Comments
Home » Auburn professor to serve as a member of the international Global Carbon Project steering committee and co-lead the 2019 greenhouse gas report to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Auburn University Professor Hanqin Tian was recently chosen as one of 12 scientists selected to serve as members of the scientific steering committee of the Global Carbon Project, an international project affiliated with the World Climate Research Programme and Future Earth.
Tian serves as an Alumni Professor and the Solon Dixon Professor in Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and is director of the school's International Center for Climate and Global Change Research.
His primary research interest is in the understanding and quantification of coupled biogeochemical cycles in the Earth's ecosystems, human impacts on climate systems and dynamics of coupled natural and human systems.
Tian's research has covered a range of topics, including studies of carbon, nitrogen and water cycles in a range of ecosystems across the globe including boreal and temperate forests in North America and East Asia, tropical forests in the Amazon Basin and Southeast Asia, savannas in Africa, grasslands in the United States and Mongolia and croplands in China and the United States. His research has resulted in over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles including six papers published in Nature and Science, two of the most prestigious scientific journals in the world. His list of national and international awards is extensive, including Auburn's Creative Research and Scholarship Award and SEC Faculty Achievement Award.
On behalf of the international scientific committee, Tian has given several keynote speeches on greenhouse gas emission and climate change at international conferences held in Paris; Stockholm; Beijing; Kobe, Japan; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Washington, D.C.
The Global Carbon Project, or GCP, acts as a clearinghouse for scientific knowledge of greenhouse gases as related to human activities and the "Earth" system as a combination of its interacting subsystems including the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.
The GCP develops global budgets for three dominant greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, having just released its annual report of the Global Carbon Budget: 2018, of which Tian is one of 76 co-authors from multiple countries.
Tian was also elected to be fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, and co-chair of the Global Nitrous Oxide Budget, or Global N2O Budget, synthesis.
"Nitrous oxide is the third most important long-lived greenhouse gas and is also an important stratospheric ozone depleting substance. The global warming potential of nitrous oxide is about 300 times of carbon dioxide," said Tian.
"Food production and nitrogen fertilizer use have greatly enhanced emissions of N2O to the atmosphere. Effective nutrient and manure management strategies will improve nitrogen use efficiency which offers significant co-benefits to improve water and air quality as well as helping the climate."
The GCP created the Global N20 Budget to establish and improve the global nitrous oxide budget, trends and variability for 2019, as companion to the carbon and methane budgets.
"International collaboration is essential for solutions to global environmental change and sustainable development goals," said Tian. "Strengthening partnerships for international research and education is of critical importance to Auburn University's global profile and ranking."
Tian's research group conducts cutting-edge research in global environmental change and sustainability and trains and prepares young scientists facing future challenges. In the past decade, more than 10 Ph.D. graduate students and research associates working in Tian's lab have become faculty members in different universities in the United States.
The GCP working group contributes to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, a United Nations body created to assess the science related to climate change.
According to the IPCC, its purpose is to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forth adaptation and mitigation options.
The IPCC will then assimilate the budgets within its climate assessments and provide the information to policymakers to support international negotiations to address climate change.
Solon Dixon Professor Hanqin Tian
SFWS Climate Research
Page Last Updated: Apr 2, 2019 @ 12:53 pm