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In Profile with Mary Cormack from the cast of Les Miserables
Bymissjulie February 9, 2013 October 19, 2014
As I mentioned in one of my blogs this week, the 85th Academy Awards ceremony are soon to be taking place in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Seth McFarlane (Family Guy, American Dad), the prestigious event returns for another year to celebrate and recognise the crème da le crème of the big screen entertainment industry. The film-adaption of hit West End musical Les Miserables has been receiving some glowing reports, and subsequently, is nominated in seven categories in the 2013 Awards, including Best Picture, Music (Original Song) and Actor in a Leading Role for Hugh Jackman (X-Men films, Australia), who drives the story as ex-convict Jean Valjean. Stage and screen star Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises, The Devil Wears Prada) was also given the nod for her raw and heartfelt performance as Fantine in the film, nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role – and deservedly so. What about the 'supporting actresses' performing night after night at the Queens Theatre in the West End stage production of Les Miserables though? The men and women in the show's ensemble are simply brimming over with talent, and while In Profile may not exactly be the Academy Awards, it does serve the similar purpose of offering recognition for a job well done, so this week, I am nominating Les Mis cast member Mary Cormack in the Stage Actress in an Ensemble Role award.
Mary Cormack is a professional stage actress who grew up in the lush surroundings of Buckinghamshire and boarded at the Arts Educational School, Tring between the ages of 16-18. She moved to London at the age of 18, and since then, has completed a one year diploma in Acting/Musical Theatre at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and also trained at the Guildhall School of Acting. She graduated from the latter with a 1st class BA Hons. in Theatre in 2008 and was also the recipient of the GSA Director's Award in both 2006 and 2008. During her time spent in training, Cormack appeared in a wide variety of theatrical productions, such as Hot Mikado (Ensemble), Pericles (Marina), Carousel (Mrs Mullins) and Chaplin (Ensemble). At the GSA, she performed as Ayah in The Secret Garden, Beebee in Suburbia, Val in A Chorus Line and Amy in Company.
Her first real role actually came in 2005 when she appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in A… My Name is Alice. Following her training at the GSA though, Cormack secured her first professional on-stage role playing the character of Charlotte in Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Going straight in to the West End is a mighty achievement for a newly graduated performer. She stayed there for a year before moving on to try pastures new.
After playing Charlotte in the relatively smaller production of SSA at the Webber Douglas Theatre, she moved on to Bright Lights big city at Hoxton Hall in the role of Mary O'Brien McCann. It was the following year, in June 2011, that she returned to the West End and joined the company of Les Miserables. At her current home at the Queen's Theatre, she plays a Crone/Urchin in her ensemble role and also covers Factory Girl. She can be just as proud of the Les Miserables film as she should be of the West End stage musical, having contributed her talents to both: Cormack played one of the Lovely Ladies (Sick Whore) in the red light section of the film.
Her other achievements include various voice-over credits, playing Alice in the short film Stairs and was a finalist in the 2008 BBC Radio Carleton Hobbs competition, receiving a commendation for Best Solo in the Shakespeare category.
The talented mezzo-soprano is a star in the making, with her on-stage skills as a dancer, singer and actress making her a true triple threat performer. Mary Cormack is an outstanding addition to the Les Miserables company and I have no doubt that as she progresses in her years, so will she in her career. There are great things ahead for this bright young star.
By Julie Robinson (@missjulie25)
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Goodnight Mister Tom at the Phoenix Theatre
ByTori Jo Lau December 3, 2012 October 19, 2014
Goodnight Mister Tom is based on a children's novel by Michelle Magorian and is set during World War II. William Beech is a young boy who – like many other children from London – is evacuated to the countryside to escape the bombing of London. He ends up in Dorset in the care of Tom Oakley, an…
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The Story of Musicals: Part Three
Bymissjulie January 18, 2012 November 7, 2015
All good things must come to an end – this week, it was the BBC4 documentary series The Story of Musicals, with the third and final episode airing last night. Starting with the '70's and finishing in the West End of today, the series chronicled the history of the British musical and provided an intriguing…
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Review of The Rivals Theatre Royal Haymarket
ByKayleigh January 15, 2011 October 19, 2014
After studying The Recruiting Officer, a play of similar time period, I wanted to understand the style of acting further and how this kind of play would connect with the modern day audience. When along came The Rivals, written by Richard Sheridan, with a superb cast I simply couldn't resist, and performed at the Theatre…
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People, Places and Things at Wyndham Theatre – Review
ByMary Nguyen March 25, 2016
To describe a play in a few words is always a challenge, yet to do that for National Theatre's collaborative work with HeadLong, People, Places and Things, now showing at Wyndham Theatre, is somewhat of an easy task. For the audience, it's like a slap in the face and a massive wake-up call to the…
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Can musical theatre stars 'cross over'?
Bymissjulie April 21, 2015
There are many people in this world fortunate enough to have been born with a particular gift for something, but not everyone is able to utilise their gifts to their full potential and actually become successful through them. If you can manage to make a career for yourself doing something that you love, then you're…
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Sheridan Smith to star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
ByAdmin March 1, 2019
Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning actress Sheridan Smith will return to the West End this summer in the new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. Sheridan will play The Narrator, as the iconic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber…
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Liga Gimel (, lit. League C) is the fifth and bottom division of Israeli Football League, a position it has held since 2009. From Liga Alef and downwards to this, each league is separated by region as well.

History
Liga Gimel was first established in 1951 as a third division, below Liga Alef and Liga Bet. In 1955, after designating the first tier as Liga Leumit, Liga Gimel was demoted to the fourth tier. Further demotions followed in 1976, after the second tier Liga Artzit to the fifth tier and in 1999, after the establishment of Liga Ha'Al to the sixth tier. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Liga Artzit was scrapped and Liga Gimel was brought up back to the fifth tier.

Since its establishment Liga Gimel was divided into geographical divisions, to lower operating costs for the clubs, the number of which changed according to the number of club which registered, with as many as 16 divisions in the 1966–68 season. During this period promotion to Liga Bet alternated between direct promotion and through promotion play-offs, which were used to set eight teams for promotion. Following the establishment of Liga Dalet, in 1969, Liga Gimel were divided into 8 divisions, from which one team was promoted directly to Liga Bet and one relegated to Liga Dalet. After the dissolution of Liga Dalet, in 1985, and until the end of the 2001–02 season, the league was divided into 12 divisions, with promotion playoffs.

Although currently Liga Gimel is the bottom tier in the Israeli league pyramid, from 1969–70 and up until the 1984-85 season a further tier, Liga Dalet was below Liga Gimel, until it was scrapped due to declining number of teams.

Structure
Since the 2013–14 season, Liga Gimel consists of eight divisions, four in the northern district and four in the southern district. Each league may contain between 12 and 16 clubs.

The top club from each division is promoted at the end of the season to Liga Bet (the fourth level). Teams are assigned to their new Liga Bet divisions based on their geographical locations, with each of two division feeding to its corresponding Liga Bet division (Upper Galilee and Lower Galilee to Liga Bet North A, Jezreel and Samaria to North B, Sharon and Tel Aviv to South A and Center and South to South B). The second and third placed teams in each division enter a promotion/relegation play-off, at the end of which four teams from Liga Gimel meet the loser of the Liga Bet relegation play-off match (between the 13th and 14th placed team in their corresponding division) for a place in Liga Bet.
As it is the lowest division, no clubs are relegated.

Current members
The following teams participating at the 2020-2021 season:

Liga Gimel Upper Galilee
Hapoel Bnei Bi'ina
Hapoel Bnei Deir Al-Asad
Hapoel Deir Hanna
Hapoel Nahariya
Hapoel Shlomi
Hapoel Tarshiha
Maccabi Abu Snan
Maccabi Bnei Jadeidi-Makr

Liga Gimel Lower Galilee
Ahali Tamra
Beitar Kafr Kanna
F.C. Bu'eine-Nujidat
F.C. Sallama-Misgav
F.C. Tzeirei Tur'an
Ihud Bnei Kafr Yasif
Ironi Bnei Sha'ab
Maccabi Basmat Tab'un
Maccabi Ironi Yafa
Maccabi Tabbash

Liga Gimel Jezreel
Beitar Afula
Beitar Ein Mahil
Beitar Umm al-Fahm
Bnei Musheirifa Baiada
Bnei Umm al-Fahm Al Halal
F.C. Bnei Yafa
F.C. Kfar Kama
Hapeol Al-Batuf
Hapoel al-Ittihad Nazareth
Hapoel Ein as-Sahla
Ihud Tzeiri Iksal
Maccabi Ahva Fureidis
Maccabi Ein Mahil Gamel

Liga Gimel Samaria
Beitar Kiryat Ata Kfir
Beitar Pardes Hanna
F.C. Bnei Qalansawe
F.C. Tzeiri Haifa
Hapoel Bnei Jisr az-Zarqa
Hapoel Daliyat al-Karmel
Hapoel Or Akiva
Hapoel Yokneam
Maccabi Barkai
Maccabi Isfiya
Maccabi Kiryat Yam

Liga Gimel Sharon
Maccabi Givat Shmuel F.C.
Beitar Nes Tubruk
Beitar R.C. Shomron
Bnei Tira
F.C. Bnei Ra'anana
F.C. Ironi Ariel
F.C. Kafr Qasim Nibrass
F.C. Netanya
F.C. Tzeiri Tira
Hapoel Jaljulia
Hapoel Oranit
Maccabi HaSharon Netanya

Liga Gimel Tel Aviv
Agudat Sport Holon
Elitzur Jaffa Tel Aviv
Elitzur Yehud Yotel
Bnei Yehud
Hapoel Neve Golan
Maccabi Pardes Katz
Maccabi Ironi Or Yehuda
Maccabi Spartak Ramat Gan
Beitar Jaffa Zion
Beitar Ezra
Maccabi HaShikma Ramat Hen
Hapoel Tzafririm Holon
Inter Aliyah F.C.
Hapoel Ramat Yisrael
Shikun Vatikim Ramat Gan

Liga Gimel Central
Beitar Gan Yavne
Beitar Gedera
Beitar Giv'at Ze'ev
Bnei Yeechalal Rehovot
F.C. Ashdod City
F.C. Jerusalem
F.C. Ramla
F.C. Rishon LeZion
F.C. Tzeirei Lod
Hapoel Ashdod
Hapoel Mevaseret Zion
Hapoel Nachlat Yehuda
Hapoel Ramla
Hapoel Tirat Shalom
Maccabi Kiryat Ekron

Liga Gimel South
Maccabi Ashkelon
F.C. Be'er Sheva Haim Levy
F.C. Maccabi Yeruham
F.C. Tzeirei al-Hoshla
Hapoel Masos/Segev Shalom
Hapoel Mateh Yehuda
Hapoel Rahat
Hapoel Sderot
Ironi Beit Shemesh
Maccabi Be'er Sheva
Maccabi Dimona
Maccabi Ironi Hura
Otzma Be'er Sheva
Tzeiri Lakiya

Defunct division champions (since 1996–97)
Western Galilee
1996–97: Hapoel Kabul
1998–99: Maccabi Ironi Shlomi
1999–2000: Hapoel Maghar
2000-2001:Hapoel Karmiel
2003-04: Hapoel Bnei Julis
2004-05: Beitar Ihud Mashhad

Bay Area
1996–97: Ironi I'billin
1998–99: Hapoel Kaukab
1999–2000: Hapoel Bnei Manda

Haifa
1996–97: Hapoel Daliyat al-Karmel
1998–99: Hapoel Tel Hanan
1999–2000: Maccabi Tzur Shalom

Gush Dan
1996–97: Hapoel Jaljulia
1997–98: Hapoel Mahane Yehuda
1998–99: Maccabi Bnei Tira
1999–2000: Maccabi Yehud

External links
Israel Football Association

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Every man rejoices twice when he has a partner of his joy; a friend shares my sorrow and makes it but a moiety, but he swells my joy and makes it double.
A good wife is heaven's last, best gift to man, - his gem of many virtues, his casket of jewels; her voice is sweet music, her smiles his brightest day, her kiss the guardian of his innocence, her arms the pale of his safety, her industry his surest wealth, her economy his safest steward, her lips his faithful counsellors, her bosom the softest pillow of his cares.
Follow Him as well for the bitter cup of His passion as for the loaves.
Teach us to pray often, that we may pray oftener.
The Lord's Prayer is short and mysterious, and, like the treasures of the Spirit, full of wisdom and latent senses: it is not improper to draw forth those excellencies which are intended and signified by every petition, that by so excellent an authority we may know what it is lawful to beg of God.
When we pray for any virtue, we should cultivate the virtue as well as pray for it; the form of your prayer should be the rule of your life; every petition to God is a precept to man. Look not, therefore, upon your prayers as a method of good and salvation only, but as a perpetual monition of duty. By what we require of God we see what he requires of us.


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Stephen Kimber > Books > About What Lies… > Reviews – What Lies
Reviews – What Lies
"In this remarkable piece of investigative journalism, Kimber has unearthed a riveting story at the very heart of why there is little hope of political reconciliation between Cuba and the United States — until there is justice for the Cuban Five."
Judges' Citation | Evelyn Richardson Prize for Nonfiction | 2014 East Coast Literary Awards
"What Lies Across the Water: The Real Story of the Cuban Five is an historical narrative, an expose, a political thriller, a romance, entwined in a maze of endless twists and turns involving terrorists and foreign agents… By weaving the story of the Cuban Five into the history of U.S.-Cuban relations, Kimber highlights the grotesque patterns of both the history and the story."
Jane Franklin| Author of Cuban Foreign Relations: A Chronology, 1959-1982, and Cuba and the United States: A Chronological History
"With surgeon-like skill, Kimber dissects, bottom up, an injustice perpetrated at the highest levels on Cuban patriots acting for their government with few financial resources in a hostile foreign country… An important and riveting book."
Chris Benjamin| Atlantic Books Today
"What Lies Across the Water connects the dots between the Cuban American National Foundation — an influential lobby group of Cuban exiles living in the U.S., the Brothers to the Rescue organization and paramilitary operations meant to violently overthrow the Cuban government and assassinate Fidel Castro… Those looking for truthful testimony about the Cuban Five will find that What Lies Across the Water makes a compelling and damning case."
Yutaka Dirks | Rabble.ca
"With this important new book Kimber does a masterful job of showcasing his abundant talents as an investigative journalist and popular writer… What is remarkable is how he picked up this story, and began to collect all available information about it and to study it prodigiously. What is surprising is that he ended up putting so much meticulous work into uncovering the details of this exceptional story. What Lies Across the Water is easy to read, written almost like a novel. It is packed with information and entertains as well as informs."
Charles Spurr | Media Co-op
"Far from being a boring account of deeds and misdeeds, Kimber employs eloquent prose and an enjoyable style to draw the reader into the tangled layers of terrorism and murder, espionage and deception, propaganda and myths, life sentences and impunity, meanness and hatred, love and sacrifice, romance and solitude, patriotism and delusion, good intentions and bad, and lies, lies, and more lies."
Dawn Gable |Havana Times
"[The book] is fruit of a research carried out by someone who at the start was not a defender or sympathizer with the cause of The Five. Kimber, as many of the thousand Canadians who visit Cuba, probably bumped more than once into a propaganda poster written with naiveté or linguistic clumsiness; or heard someone speak with admiration of The Five Heroes. But he knew almost nothing when he started his research… It is not a lengthy work, difficult to read; quite the opposite. Its light and clear language allows readers to move along the episodes of the conflict, and finish in a few hours a story that captured them from the first page. It is the work of a master journalist, a great writer, and above all an honest intellectual committed only to what he could verify on his own.
Ricardo Alarcón | Cubadebate
"Kimber's account of the Cuban Five comes with a bit of bias. However, it's ultimately a compelling read, but only after you doggedly surmount its difficult structure."
Douglas J. Johnston | Winnipeg Free Press
"Publication of What Lies Across the Water, Stephen Kimber's book about Cuban anti-terrorists serving wildly extravagant terms in U.S. jails, is a remarkable event… The author's clear, flowing, and often seat-gripping, even entertaining, narrative is an added plus. The book is highly recommended."
W.T. Whitney | Counterpunch
"Stephen Kimber's book is an invaluable and informative account of the last chapter of the Cold War between Cuba and the United States— a story that is alternatively bizarre, surreal and ever suspenseful."
Ann Louise Bardach | Author, Without Fidel and Cuba Confidential
"This book removes the thin fabric of lies around the case of five Cuban intelligence agents who came to Miami to fight terrorism… This book has the detail and the analysis. Read it."
Saul Landau | Director, Will The Real Terrorist Please Stand Up?
"… provides the key information and analysis needed to understand the case of the Cuban Five."
Danny Glover | Actor
"… the most complete – and moving – account of the Cuban Five I've yet read."
Wayne Smith | Former Director, US Interests Section in Havana, 1979-82
"… a thorough and detailed telling of the case of the Five…. feels like a ticking time bomb before the arrests."
José Pertierra | Attorney, Washington
"If you want to know how [the case of the Cuban Five] fits into the history of relations between Cuba and the United States, you must read this book… [Kimber's] combination of narrative style and historical knowledge makes the book a tool for educating the general public about the peculiarities of the case of the Five."
Arturo Lopez-Levy | Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver |
Co-author Raul Castro and the New Cuba: A Close Up View of Change
"the most definitive work to date on the case of the Cuban Five."
Arthur Heitzer | Lawyer, Chicago
"Meticulously researched, factual without being dull, and written with sensitivity and honesty — warts and all…"
Helen Yaffe (University College London) | Science & Society
"This book is the fruit of painstaking, indefatigable research. Professor Kimber had to connect many dots to go to the heart of our case, and he did it brilliantly. I hope one day he will be able to update the story with the happy ending that many justice-seeking people around the world are still working on."
Gerardo Hernández Nordelo | Member of the Cuban Five
What Lies – The Book

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State officials say they are worried that the schedule for the big Alaska LNG Project could slip because of delays by North Slope producers in reaching key agreements.
However, the state itself is contributing to some of the delay, as well as part of the cost increase of the pre-front end engineering and design, or pre-FEED, sources familiar with the project say.
Gov. Bill Walker had hoped to have the agreements earlier this fall in time for legislative approval in a special session of the Legislature held in late October, but that did not happen.
The governor did present a proposal that the state buy out the interests of TransCanada Corp. in the project, which lawmakers approved.
Several big issues remain, however.
"We're not making progress on the commercial agreements needed and this could be costly to the project timeline," Alaska Natural Resources Deputy Commissioner Marty Rutherford said in a recent briefing to legislators.
The Alaska LNG Project involves an 800-mile, 42-inch pipeline from the North Slope to a large gas liquefaction plant in southern Alaska, along with a large gas treatment plant on the North Slope that would mainly remove carbon dioxide from the produced gas.
AGDC is the state corporation that represents Alaska's 25 percent interest in Alaska LNG Project.
The project has been given federal approvals to export up to 20 million tons of LNG yearly. Construction costs are estimated between $45 billion and $65 billion.
Frequent changes in the state's gas negotiating team by Walker have created uncertainty for the industry negotiating partners, the sources said, who asked not to be identified.
The governor has made three changes of his lead negotiator since earlier this year. Rutherford, at DNR, was the lead of the gas team until late spring, when Walker requested that Audie Setters, an experienced, retired Chevron LNG official, take over the role.
Setters had been working as a consultant for the state. He was replaced in the summer by Rigdon Boykin, a retired California attorney who now lives in South Carolina, and who had worked with the governor in prior years on the Alaska Gasline Port Authority, a group Walker headed.
Boykin was sent home to South Carolina by Walker the week of Nov. 9.
Boykin's departure was not announced and no replacement was named but sources told the Journal that key decisions on the negotiations are now being made by three officials: Attorney General Craig Richards, Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck and Rutherford.
The schedule is slipping in other ways. It looks now that preliminary engineering now underway will not be complete until mid-2016, instead of late 2015 or early 2016 as was hoped earlier.
Part of that delay is due to Walker, too. Late in the summer the governor requested the Alaska LNG Project team to reevaluate the use of 48-inch diameter pipe rather than 42-inch pipe.
Industry partners had earlier concluded that 42-inch pipe was optimal for shipping the known gas reserves, and that the pipe could be manufactured by several suppliers including steel mills in North America.
Walker argued, however, that there will eventually be much more gas found on the North Slope and that building in extra capacity, with bigger pipe, will be more efficient in the long run than handling expansions by building more compressor stations.
Industry partners in Alaska LNG agreed, some reluctantly, to the reassessment of the bigger pipe, which is adding $30 million to the pre-FEED cost and delaying its results.
The analysis of 48-inch pipe against 42-inch pipe is to be finished by March with the final evaluation to be done by May, according to sources.
The decision on the pipe size must be made before the decision to move to front-end engineering and design, or FEED, which is currently estimated to cost the project partners a combined $2 billion, of which the state would be responsible for a quarter, equivalent to its ownership stake.
All that means the FEED decision could be delayed to late 2016, Rutherford told legislators in the briefing.
However, industry partners in the gas project may also wait to see the outcome of the November 2016 state general election. That's when voters will decide whether to approve a necessary constitutional amendment to allow the state to enter long-term fiscal agreements with the producers for the gas project.
Dan Fauske, CEO of the Alaska Gasline Development Corp., or AGDC, told its board in a briefing Nov. 12 that while the hoped-for schedule is slipping it is still within an overall timeline laid out by the partners, which calls for beginning of FEED no later than July 2017.
This could still allow a final investment decision in 2019 and project completion in 2025, which is the current plan.
Rutherford said the most critical agreements the governor wants by early December are a gas balancing agreement among North Slope producers BP, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil, who are partners with the state in the project, and a separate agreement to cover contingencies over a partner withdrawing from the project, she said.
The partner withdrawal agreement has been requested by Walker, who is concerned that if a partner pulls out of the project it could stymie others in proceeding.
Rutherford said the governor is pushing the producers to have the gas balancing and withdrawal agreements by Dec. 4, the date on which the project members are to vote to approve the 2016 budgets for completing the preliminary engineering.
"Meeting this goal will be a significant challenge," Rutherford said.
AGDC Operations Vice President Joe Dubler said the balancing agreement is proving to be complex because gas for the project will come from two North Slope fields, Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson, and there are differing percentages of ownership by the producers.
"They'll get there, but it is taking time," Dubler said in the Nov. 12 briefing to AGDC's board.
Agreements for withdrawn partners are normal in big projects but Walker wants an added provision that guarantees that the withdrawing party will commit gas to the project, meaning that it would agree to sell to a buyer.
That is proving to be very difficult in the negotiations because it essentially involves an agreement to sell gas to an unknown buyer for an unknown price.
One option is that the state itself could buy the gas now owned by a withdrawing partner, but that could entail huge financial risks for the state, advisors to the Legislature have warned lawmakers.
Dubler told AGDC's board Nov. 12 that the partners are working hard on an agreement and hope to have it by the governor's Dec. 4 deadline.
Fauske said the Alaska LNG Project partners could vote on the 2016 pre-FEED budget without the withdrawn parties and gas balancing agreements but that the governor prefers to have them done. The state itself will vote on the budget, as a partner.
Meanwhile, Rutherford said a hard deadline the project faces is June 24, 2016. That is the day a proposed constitutional amendment on fiscal terms must be sent to the Division of Elections to appear on the November general election ballot.
By that that time Legislature must also have ratified the agreement between the state and North Slope gas producers that will fix state tax and royalty terms for a period of years, presumably the length of long-term contracts to sell Alaska LNG.
To be legal, the fiscal agreement will require an amendment to the state constitution. The constitution currently forbids the Legislature approving a guarantee that state taxes won't change.
North Slope gas producers say the fiscal term deal is a "must-have" because of Alaska's past record of frequently changing state taxes on oil production.
However, fiscal terms deal is proving to be another big sticking point in current negotiations, the governor has said in recent briefings. At least one Slope producer is pushing to have it cover taxes on crude oil as well as gas, Walker said. The state is pushing back on that.
Assuming the fiscal terms deal agreement is eventually concluded it will have to be ratified by the Legislature next spring, most likely in an April or May special session following the end of state lawmakers' regular 2016 session.
A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote of both the state House and Senate and that must be done by June 20.
"If we don't meet that the entire project schedule begins to slip," Rutherford said, because the next general election for ratification of the amendment is November 2018, which would effectively delay the project two years.
In other developments, managers of AGDC told its board that work is continuing to complete a supplemental environmental impact statement, or SEIS, on the state's backup pipeline plan, the 36-inch Alaska Stand Alone Project, or ASAP.
This is important because while ASAP itself is on hold (it is a backup in case the larger Alaska LNG Project doesn't go) the work being done for the SEIS and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 wetlands permit is transferable to the larger project.
Dave Cruz, an AGDC board member who heads the board's technical committee, said there are no indications of any delay in the Corps of Engineers issuing the final supplemental EIS, its Record of Decision, as well as the Section 404 permit and other permits by fall 2016, most likely October.
A right-of-way across 100 miles of federal lands would also be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as a part of the other federal documents.
"Those permits are transferable to Alaska LNG even though there is a six-inch difference between the 36-inch pipe (of ASAP) and the 42-inch pipe (of Alaska LNG)," Cruz told the board.
What's important is that the physical footprint of the two pipeline projects, including the space needed for construction equipment, are similar, which should be the case for 36-inch or 42-inch pipe, he said.
"There's still some debate on this but it shouldn't be a problem," for the regulatory agencies, Cruz said.
However, 48-inch pipe may be a different matter, he acknowledged. If 48-inch pipe is decided on and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which is lead agency on the federal EIS for Alaska LNG, decided that the larger pipe represents a "substantial" change, at least some of the work on the 36-inch SEIS won't be usable.
A critical factor, however, is that the routes of the two projects, ASAP and Alaska LNG, have been exactly aligned from Prudhoe Bay to a location in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough where the bigger pipeline would veer off toward a Cook Inlet crossing to the Kenai Peninsula.
ASAP would end in the Mat-Su Borough where it would connect with existing regional pipelines.
AGDC Engineering Vice President Frank Richards told the board that information is available from a Request for Information the state corporation had sent out to vendors for estimates equipment packages. Material sites for construction were also identified.
"They have been looking at equipment, parts, camps, pads–those early activities that will need to be done well in advance of construction. There will also be development of material sites and the opening of access roads," AGDC spokesman Miles Baker said.
This information will be useful to the Alaska LNG project, he said. "There may be some differences in equipment due to the differences in pipe size, 36-inch instead of 42-inch, but the civil works side of the project will be roughly the same," for both ASAP and the larger Alaska LNG Baker said.
Moving to 48-inch pipe would require heavier equipment and more updated information, however.
"We would have four mainline contractors (on different parts of the 800-mile route) using similar equipment and working simultaneously to build the pipeline, and we need to make sure they are serviced and supplied," Baker said.


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Nat Child Collection
The National Children's Collection (NCC) is the National Library of New Zealand's largest collection of books written for children and young people.
It's based on the collection built up by the School Library Service which, from its establishment in 1942 until 1993, selected a range of books from publishers in Great Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, the Pacific and New Zealand. From mid-1993, additions to the NCC have focused on New Zealand and Pacific children's books and a smaller selection of overseas titles.
The NCC is mainly an English language collection but is also strong in books in Māori and Pacific Island languages.
The NCC contains approximately 95,000 books that are available for interlibrary loan.
Most of the children's books published in New Zealand in English and Māori
Significant number of Pacific Island language books published in New Zealand
Strength in books from the United States published in the 1930s and 1940s
Purpose of the Collection
To support scholarly research on literary and historical topics
To support the study of children's literature
To support other New Zealand libraries' collections, through interlibrary loan


The Harvard science research firm, Snow Labs, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serves over 100,000 customers. They say they're always trying to improve the tech and consistently trying to release more helpful products. Additionally they donate a few of the profits that will help provide treatments.
The Snow teeth whitening treatment is an FDA-approved, at-home technology that provides folks dentist-level whitening at a fraction of the price tag. A Harvard science study company produced it.
They do have a 100% results guarantee, although they don't have a money-back warranty. This means if you're not happy with the results they'll replace the whitening ointment. Simply put, they do not accept returns or issue any cash refunds — they will issue store credit in the form of a gift card.
Clients and reviewers call Snow revolutionary and groundbreaking. It appears to work better compared to whitening trays and strips some even compare it to whitening processes.
The majority of the individuals who've used Snow see results in around three days, but each individual should use it till they see the outcomes they desire. It could take up to 21 days of routine use for 15-30 minutes per session.
The majority of the user reviews must do with customer service from early on in the life of the company. The product seems to function and the client support has improved over recent years.
For the most part, reviews of Snow are incredibly positive. Apparently, not every customer will experience the same results within the same timeframe, but it's generally considered a technology.
You employ a serum using a brush. Essentially, it's a substance that you paint onto your teeth. You put the Snow device into your mouth for 10 minutes every day — it fits over your teeth like a bulky mouth guard.
The Remineralization Gel that you should use after the whitening treatment in the event that you've got sensitive teeth. This gel returns vitamins and minerals to your own teeth, cut down sensitivity, and can help strengthen your tooth enamel. You shouldn't do it but instead take a break for 1-3 days before another treatment Should you have teeth and gums.
Snow is FDA approved, and it is a large plus. So it is relatively safe. Throughout the treatment, you do end up swallowing a little but not sufficient that it is painful. In fact, even if you are breastfeeding, you can utilize this whitening treatment.
After beginning the treatment for at least one week, you should avoid drinking any liquids which may stain your teeth, like wine, coffee, or juices that are certain.


Red Wing Shoe Company had an office in Dallas, Texas as early as 1923 to serve the unique market of ranchers, cowboys and oil drilling roughnecks in the region. At the time, most of these workers wore pull-on riding boots, often with decorative stitching, and Red Wing responded with one of its own in the 1930s. The pull-on boot was given a new name, Pecos, after a town in Texas and it evolved into one of Red Wings most popular styles, thanks to its simple design, comfortable fit, and rugged good looks. The 8188 is expertly made out of Hawthorne Muleskinner leather, brown nitrile cork sole, Goodyear welt construction and triple stitched quality. A Red Wing quality work boot in western styling.


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DFW has a remarkable number of ways to cart, carry and guide you around so that you can get the lay of the land and forge new experiences. Are you a visitor, seeing family; a newcomer, looking for your future neighborhood; or a long-time native, who hasn't experienced the "other side of town" in a long time? You might be surprised at all the different ways you can get around to see the nooks and crannies of cities in North Texas.
Bonus Fun Stuff: 13 Fabulously Fun Ideas for Fantastic Free Date Nights in DFW.
A ride on eFrogs has been on my Dallas bucket list since I discovered the eco-friendly car service. It also inspired me to look into other fun rides that take you around some of DFW's most scenic places. I found more than a few – you can take your pick of vehicles too!
The first time I heard about eFrogs, I was kind of blown away by the cute electric vehicles that shuttle people around downtown Dallas for nothing but driver tips. The service covers a large area, and you just text to request a ride to your destination. The shuttles are noticeably cute, and advertising graphics help subsidize the rides. You can also book tours with the company that look to be both affordable and fun.
She may look vintage, but Molly is thoroughly modern, and you'll be glad for the air conditioning. This free shuttle circles Sundance Square and up to the Fort Worth Convention Center stopping at nearby hotels and points of interest. Ride the 10-15 minute circle to get the lay of the land and then hop off and back on as you like to shop, eat, and play in Fort Worth from 10AM to 10PM daily. Be sure you visit the Fort Worth Water Gardens across from the Sheraton Hotel stop. From the Worthington Hotel stop, it's just a few blocks to the historic Tarrant County Courthouse. There's also a stop just steps away from Bass Hall, the beautiful performing arts venue adorned with 48-foot tall angels sculpted from Texas limestone.
If you heard the Molly route wasn't free anymore, that was true for a time, but generous donations to Trinity Metro from supporters (including hotels on the route, the downtown association, visitors bureau, and more) have made free rides possible again on an ongoing basis.
You may be familiar with the bright yellow DART busses around Dallas and some of its suburbs, but the downtown D-Link is something special. To start with, those busses are yellow and pink, to help visitors and newbies identify this free shuttle service around the downtown area. As of January 2018, D-Link runs every 15 minutes, 7 days a week, from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM. You can catch a D-Link bus at Union Station (also a TRE stop), the Convention Center, or any of more than 15 stops.
Start a fun day at Dealey Plaza and the "Old Red" Courthouse and then jump on the D-Link for a ride down Main Street. If you get off at Main and Akard you can see a handful of Dallas icons within a couple of blocks of each other. There's Pegasus Plaza under the shadow of the Magnolia Hotel with its Pegasus icon on top. Stroll by The Joule hotel or pop inside to see the artwork and shops. The (much) larger-than-life eyeball sculpture ("Eye" by Tony Tasset) is right across the street. Wander a little further to the flagship Neiman Marcus store and its artistically designed shop windows. Keep walking up Main street and wait at the next pink and yellow sign. Now ride the D-Link to your choice of the Arts District, the Dallas Farmers Market, Deep Ellum, or one of several other fabulous places.
The D-Link also connects to the Dallas Streetcar, which is also free and runs between its stop near Union Station and the Bishop Arts District. The Bishop Arts District is in Oak Cliff, one of Dallas's historic neighborhoods which was its own town until it was annexed by Dallas in 1903. The area still maintains an independent vibe, and Bishop Arts is known for its creative and original (and highly celebrated) restaurants and boutiques. You'll find murals of multiple genres scattered among the quaint (and sometimes historic) shop buildings.
On the other end of its route, D-Link connects with the McKinney Avenue (or M-Line) Trolley. The trolleys that run this line are authentic, vintage electric streetcars. The trolley collection has been assembled from the Dallas area and various other cities including Melbourne, Australia.
After exploring the Arts District or Klyde Warren Park, the M-Line will give you a free ride through Uptown, another notable food neighborhood. Shop, dine, or play at walkable West Village properties. In the West Village, you'll find at least one Instagram-able mural, and my favorite burger spot – Village Burger Bar.
OK, Milo's last name isn't really Jetson, but this driverless electric vehicle in Arlington is quite futuristic. Milo, which stands for mile zero, is one of the first autonomous vehicle shuttle programs in the US. With a certified safety operator on board, the shuttle runs on sidewalks and off-street trails near the Rangers and Cowboys stadiums in the city's entertainment district.
Join us to ride Milo between 6p and 7p on Monday, July 30th in Arlington to take a free 15-minute tour! Sign up here for more details.
I actually took a ride on Milo and had a great time learning about this technology. I never expected to check "rode a driverless vehicle" off my bucket list this soon!
Arlington leased two of these low-speed, driverless vehicles from France for the pilot program which is scheduled to end in August. Ann Foss, Ph. D., of the Comprehensive Planning Department in the City of Arlington has managed the pilot program and suggests that a pilot program with on-street vehicles could come as soon as this fall.
If you like your sightseeing with a dash of food and drink samples, there's an award-winning shuttle bus in town called Dallas By Chocolate and Dallas Bites Food Tours. Run by the same owners, the first takes you on dessert tours in niches such as Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, uptown, and more, introducing passengers to some of the most popular chocolatiers and bakers in town. The latter, Dallas Bites, gets you hearty food samples of the stuff Texas dreams are made of: margaritas, tex-mex, BBQ, pizza and the like. Trust your gut, literally: you'll not only get to know the area from guides who live here, but you'll learn where the best noshes are too. Around the holidays, they take crowds around to the best Dallas neighborhoods for awesome lights, too.
Both Dallas and Fort Worth have party bike tours. They're owned by different companies, but the rules around party bike rides are similar at both companies.
You can book the whole pedal bus or book individual seats on public tours. You can bring your own cooler with soft drinks, beer, or wine (and snacks if you want them.) Both bikes are people powered, but they have an assist motor to help keep things moving.
Now, here's the fun part. At Dallas Party Bike, the specialty is bar stops in Deep Ellum. Pedal around the pub scene on the the bike while enjoying the great sound system and LED lights.
In Fort Worth, Cowtown Cycle will take you on a two-hour ride through downtown and near southside. If you're booking the full bike for a tour, you can plan stops or make decisions about your route spontaneously. Get out and explore or pedal along for the full tour.
This party company also lets you rent the whole bike or purchase single seats. The regularly scheduled "Make New Friends Mixer Tours" sound like tons of fun!
I looked for some bicycle rickshaws around the DFW area and couldn't confirm any of the ones I found were still operating. Except one, and it looks super fun. In Weatherford, solopreneur Phyllip Hickman operates a no-fare pedicab ride called the Rickshaw Rabbiteer. I spoke to Mr. Hickman—he's retired military and says he started the business to stay in shape, meet friendly people around town, and bring in some extra income. He runs the business on the tips he makes.You may spot him during First Monday Trade Days when a ride with your newly purchased treasures will come in handy.
Hickman offers rides around the courthouse square and at various other events in Weatherford but also accepts advance booking for special events, parties, and weddings. He can bring the pedicab to any area in Dallas – Fort Worth. He prefers to give rides on bike trails and residential areas – not highly trafficked areas, since the rickshaw is a low-speed vehicle. Advanced booking is required for private rides, and Hickman says he'll dress and/or decorate the pedicab for your occasion.
Pedaling is BYOB in Denton, and by that I mean bring your own bike. Following citizen complaints about haphazard abandonment of rideshare bikes, the city tightened regulations on the ride share companies, and they all pulled up stakes. One bike share service remains; it's engaged in a pilot program offering free bike rides on the UNT and TWU campuses.
If you have your own bike, you'll enjoy the Denton BranchRail Trail that runs alongside the DCTA A-train from Denton to Lake Dallas. It has about 20 access points including one near the Target at Loop 288 and one at North Central Texas Community College in Corinth.
If you'd like to experience the scenery of Lake Carolyn and the Mandalay Canal in Las Colinas, you have your choice of water-travel vehicles to do it in.
You can start with the aqua trike paddle boats from Irving Water Fun. You can rent these for 55 minutes at a time and pedal your way around the Lake.
If you don't want to pedal, you can book a tour of the lake and canals on Lady Carolyn, a Lear Electric Boat. If the manufacturer name Lear sounds familiar, you're right – it's the same people who make the jets. You can book individual or multiple seats on these tours, or arrange private charter service.
Tours and rentals sell out regularly, so be sure to check available times and book online.
For the ultimate in pampering or romance book a gondola ride. Add appetizers, a gourmet dinner, or other enhanced (and romantic) options. The operator asks that you please note that there are multiple boarding locations. Check your reservation confirmation for the boarding address.
Be your own gondolier! Try stand-up paddling on Lake Carolyn if you like. Stand Up Paddle North Texas offers rentals, lessons, meet-ups and more.
The tagline for Harder Concepts sums it up best: "Two brothers, Five Pubs & Taverns, One Nightclub, and a Big Red Bus!" If you love Mucky Duck in Addison or Ringo's Pub in Plano, you've experienced the hospitality of Harder Concepts. They're all over the map both in style and in North Texas locations.
One of their latest additions is a double decker party bus used for fun events around the area. Past events have included food tours, pub crawls, and rides to FC Dallas and Frisco Roughriders games. No matter where your departure and destination locations are, you'll have a great time and see some fun parts of DFW. Follow @harderconcepts on Facebook to keep an eye out for future events.
If the views of nature are more in keeping with your idea of seeing the sights, you might want to set out on this adventure in Plano. At GoApe, you can take a tour through (and above) Oak Park Nature Preserve.
This experience isn't just a zipline, although there are five ziplines along the adventure trail. You'll also encounter Tarzan swings, a ladder bridge, and almost 40 other suspended obstacles. The full adventure lasts from two to three hours of climbing and playing in the forest canopy.
I know, I made you think of horseback riding, and you can definitely do that in DFW. But the final ride on this tour I'm giving you now is a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard.
Harbor Lights offers sunset cruises on a regular basis along with many other cruise options – dinner cruises, wedding cruises, family cruises and even themed parties like a dance night and a murder mystery cruise. You can book a seat (or two) on a public cruise or arrange a private cruise for small or large groups.
Public sunset tours around the lake take about an hour and a half, and you can bring your own adult beverages and your own picnic too. Sodas and other setups are provided.
Lake Ray Hubbard is a man-made lake created by building a dam on the Trinity River in 1967. Parts of the lake are in Dallas, Kaufman, Collin, and Rockwall counties. The Harbor is a retail, dining, and entertainment center right on the lake. You can enjoy a stroll through the shops and restaurants before or after your cruise – one of the most scenic rides in DFW.
Bonus Boating: Themed Dinner Cruises on Lake Lewisville by Arispop look like great date nights to me.
Do you have a favorite scenic or sightseeing ride near you or a tour you'd recommend to a friend? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page.
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Efficacy of a C1-C2 self-sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) in the management of cervicogenic headache
Toby Hall, Ho Tak Chan, Lene Christensen, Britta Odenthal, Cherie Wells, Kim Robinson
Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of a C1-C2 self-sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) on cervicogenic headache.
BACKGROUND: Cervicogenic headache is a common condition causing significant disability. Recent studies have shown a high incidence of C1-C2 dysfunction, evaluated by the flexion-rotation test (FRT), in subjects with cervicogenic headache. To manage this dysfunction, Mulligan has described a C1-C2 self-SNAG, though no studies have investigated the efficacy of this intervention approach.
METHODS: A sample of 32 subjects (mean _ SD age, 36 +/- 3 years) with cervicogenic headache and FRT limitation were randomized into a C1-C2 self-SNAG or placebo group. After an initial instruction and practice visit in the clinic, interventions consisted of exercises applied independently by the subject twice daily at home on a continual basis. FRT range was measured twice, before and immediately after the instruction and practice visit. Headache symptoms were determined by a headache index over time, assessed by questionnaire preintervention, at 4 weeks postintervention, and at 12 months postintervention.
RESULTS: No differences were found in baseline measures between groups. Immediately after the initial instruction and practice visit performed with the supervision of the therapist, FRT range increased by 15 degrees (SD, 9) for the C1-C2 self-SNAG group (P < .001), which was significantly more than 5 degrees (SD, 5) for the placebo intervention (P < .001). There was also a significant interaction for the variable headache index between group and time (P < .001), indicating that group difference was dependent on time. There was no difference in headache index scores at baseline between groups. Headache index scores were substantially less in the C1-C2 self-SNAG group (mean +/- SD points at 4 weeks, 31 +/- 9; mean +/- SD points at 12 months, 24 +/- 9) compared to the placebo group (mean +/- SD points at 4 weeks, 51 +/- 15; mean +/- SD points at 12 months, 44 +/- 13) at 4 weeks (P < .001) and 12 months (P < .001), with an overall (+/-SD) reduction of 54% (+/-17%) for the individuals in the C1-C2 self-SNAG group.
CONCLUSIONS: These results provide evidence for the efficacy of the C1-C2 self-SNAG technique in the management of individuals with cervicogenic headache.
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2007.2379
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Hall, T., Chan, H. T., Christensen, L., Odenthal, B., Wells, C., & Robinson, K. (2007). Efficacy of a C1-C2 self-sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) in the management of cervicogenic headache. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 37(3), 100-7. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2007.2379
Hall, Toby ; Chan, Ho Tak ; Christensen, Lene ; Odenthal, Britta ; Wells, Cherie ; Robinson, Kim. / Efficacy of a C1-C2 self-sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) in the management of cervicogenic headache. In: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 2007 ; Vol. 37, No. 3. pp. 100-7.
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feelings that made living with oneself difficult… sigh!
Aukhe Painde Mushkil Raahan Ishq Diyan !
I should have known! In fact, I've heard these very words from you earlier too how the mind doubts naa..
so did u manage to smuggle hafshan along with you to the new territories? are you liking it there?
Why would I smuggle one into a territory full of those!? EEh Haw !!
Work is making me crazy!!
crazy is good naa? when do you venture online usually?
Getting online was a venture in the good ole days… Now its more of an adventure… Much of a hike and a release !!
would be a pleasure indeed to be in some sort of a loop..
Its amazing that we all want individual space and unchained existence… And when we do get it we yearn to be tied again..


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Marie-Claude Delannoy
Marie-Claude Delannoy, interior architect, worked more than 25 years at the head of the architectural concept and the visual identity of the Leroy Merlin company. She has developed an acute knowledge of the consumer and his issues.
Seeing in the Internet threats a great opportunity to evolve the store towards a new retail space answering to the innovative expectations of the consumers, she has created her own company with the mission to accompany the retail players (retailers and pure players) in the success of their retail strategy :
– By proposing an upgrading training session for the shop, which is simple and not expensive to set up, with a pragmatic analysis, centered on customers issues (retail staging),
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– By accompanying pure-players in the construction of their physical strategy and the setting up of their shops (retail cross).
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Anthony (Anthony) H. Palumbo (R-01)
State Senator Anthony Palumbo
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Room 604 Legislative Office Building 188 State Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
Residence:New Suffolk, NY
Senator Anthony H. Palumbo is the newly elected State Senator for the 1st Senate District. The district includes part of the Town of Brookhaven, and the towns of Riverhead, Southold, East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island. Previously, Senator Palumbo served in the New York State Assembly for several years, first being elected to the 2nd Assembly District in 2013. As an Assemblyman, he was known as being an outspoken advocate for Suffolk County taxpayers and a strong proponent of law enforcement and the area's first responders. As the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Judiciary Committee, he led the fight against the dangerous bail reform laws that have made our communities less safe and has been steadfast in his opposition to the anti-police rhetoric and policies coming out of Albany. Throughout his tenure in the State Legislature, Senator Palumbo has worked closely with former State Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele to protect our natural resources and clean drinking water, and is a champion for the region's tourism, agriculture, fishing and spirits industries. Prior to serving in the State Legislature, Senator Palumbo worked as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, where he prosecuted major crimes and drug traffickers. He has taken that background to Albany, where he's fought to keep our communities safe, hold public officials accountable and enhance the quality of life that makes Suffolk County unique. Senator Palumbo has continued to show the drive and vision families on Long Island need and deserve in state government. His very first piece of legislation was a massive tax-cut bill that would save the average Suffolk County resident over $2,500 annually. That same year, he accomplished a rare feat for a freshman GOP Assemblyman by sponsoring and passing major legislation that helped first-time homebuyers and younger residents save thousands and made the dream of homeownership on Long Island more affordable. In addition to his proven record as a tax reformer, Anthony hasn't shied away from tackling the tough quality of life and public safety issues Long Island families face. He was a leader of the movement to reform and repeal Common Core, supported and passed a constitutional amendment stripping corrupt politicians of a taxpayer-funded pension and supported significant investment in improving our water quality and environment. He has also made education a top priority and is a strong advocate in the battle to ensure Long Island taxpayers receive their fair share of school aid and infrastructure funding. Currently, Anthony's top priorities are getting our economy back on track post-pandemic so our small business can thrive, and repealing the controversial bail and discovery reforms harming our residents and local law enforcement. Senator Palumbo will continue to lead and maintain his commitment to defending Suffolk County values and enhancing the quality of life on the East End. As a lifelong resident of Suffolk County, Senator Palumbo loves our communities will continue to build on his record of protecting and serving them. Senator Palumbo attended Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania on a baseball scholarship and earned a degree in Government and Law. He received his law degree from St. John's Law School in Jamaica, New York. Today, Anthony and his wife, Tracy, reside in New Suffolk with their two children.
Spouse: Tracy DOB: 10/4/1963


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SXT R
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The SXT R is an integrated low-cost 10.5dBi LTE antenna WITHOUT LTE modem (free miniPCI-e slot). In the case, if for any reason you don't want to use one of our own LTE modems, you can simply buy the SXT R and install the modem of your choice.
The SXT R is a device for remote locations that are within cellular network coverage. However, due to it's professional LTE chip design and high gain antenna, it can provide connectivity for your building even where cell phones can't.
The unit is equipped with two Ethernet ports (the second port has PoE-out functionality), so you can use it to power up another device. The unit includes a 24 V power supply, but can support full range of 12-57 V and 18-57 V with PoE-Out and is 802.3af/at compliant.
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RUTX11 Router
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The RUTX11 is a very powerful device equipped with Dual-SIM with auto Failover, Backup WAN, and other SW features. A wide range of internal hardware interfaces allows this product to be used in power-hungry industrial applications where speed and robustness are at the heart of the solution. 4G LTE – Cat 6 DL up to 300 Mbps in sync with 4 x 1 Gbit Ethernet ports allows for a seamless data transfer experience with auto-failover and a backup WAN. Bluetooth LE allows sensors to be connected directly to the router, thus minimizing the overall solution ecosystem.
LtAP mini LTE kit
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The LtAP mini LTE kit is a small waterproof wireless access point with a built in cellular modem that supports 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE) connectivity on International LTE bands 1,2,3,7,8,20,38 and 40.
Connect to the LtAP mini's built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless and access the LTE network from your phone or any other wireless device. The LtAP mini LTE also has one 10/100 Ethernet LAN port for your wired devices. The RS232 serial port gives you console access for debugging.
LtAP LTE kit
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The new LtAP LTE kit is a compact 4G (LTE) capable weatherproof wireless access point – perfect for busy urban environment or off-the-grid outdoors networking. It has a built-in cellular modem that supports 4G (LTE) connectivity – no need for additional devices, it works out of the box.
Its high power 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless capability provides secure access to LTE network from your phone or any other wireless device with up to 150 Mbps download speed. You can also use a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port for your wired devices. There are several power options – DC jack, POE-in and automotive.
RUT360 Router
The RUT360 is an updated version of the all-time best-seller RUT240. This compact industrial cellular router offers a possibility to connect to the internet using cellular, Wi-Fi, and wired networks. RUT360 is equipped with two Ethernet interfaces, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 4G LTE Cat 6 cellular module, offering data speeds up to 300 Mbps. Carrier aggregation functionality makes this compact device irreplaceable in areas or applications where cellular data speeds are limited.
The RUT955 is a highly reliable industrial LTE Cat 4 router that delivers high performance and GNSS location capabilities. Ethernet, Digital, and Analogue I/O, RS232, RS485, GNSS (GPS), microSD, and USB interfaces allow for an incredible variety of industrial application scenarios. It is equipped with connectivity redundancy via Dual SIM failover. It comes with RutOS which is packed with advanced software features, like Modbus, SNMP, TR-069, NTRIP, MQTT, and multiple VPN services.
SXT LTE Kit
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The SXT LTE kit is a device for remote locations that are within cellular network coverage. However, due to it's professional LTE chip design and high gain antenna, it can provide connectivity for your building even where cell phones can't.
The unit is equipped with two Ethernet ports (the second port has PoE-out functionality), so you can use it to power up another device. Unit is shipped with a 24 V power supply, but can support full range 18-57 V and is 802.3af/at compliant.
The device has a built in high quality 2G/3G/4G/LTE Category 4 modem for speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s downlink and 50 Mbit/s uplink, as well as two Micro SIM slots for backup link.
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The TRB145 is a mission-critical LTE Cat 1 gateway, equipped with RS485 interface. Compact design and easy installation make this gateway perfect for applications, where a sole gadget must be remotely controlled over the RS485 serial interface.
Just like the rest of TRB products, TRB145 is engineered to be used in industrial applications. Therefore, it has a wide range of software features, such as SMS control, Firewall, Open VPN, IPsec, Teltonika Networks Remote Management System (RMS), and FOTA support.
The RUTX14 is the fastest single modem LTE router in Teltonika\'s portfolio offering 5 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wave-2 802.11ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, USB interfaces, dual SIM for advanced throughput and ultra-reliable connectivity. The combination of fast LTE CAT12 connectivity, wide range of physical interfaces, extensive RutOS functionality and great remote management capabilities make this device an excellent choice for primary or backup connectivity.
wAP ac LTE kit
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The wAP ac LTE is an extremely cost-effective dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz) home access point based on our popular weatherproof wAP form factor. It has two Gigabit Ethernet ports – you can use the device as a wired router with LTE backup via the Micro SIM slot. Alternatively, you can also enjoy wireless experience anywhere – indoors or outdoors. It can withstand temperatures from -30 C° to +60 C and can be easily mounted on walls, ceilings or poles.
This device is powered by a four-core 716 MHz CPU and 128 MB RAM, capable of handling heavy loads. Dual-chain 2.4 GHz and dual-chain 5GHz wireless for dual concurrent AP coverage will solve most interference issues in a crowded environment.
wAP 4G kit
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The wAP 4G kit s a small weatherproof wireless access point with a built in cellular modem that supports 4G (LTE) connectivity. Connect to the wAP's built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless and access the LTE network from your phone or any other wireless device. The wAP LTE also has one 10/100 Ethernet LAN port for your wired devices.
LTE cards are connected to two internal antennas with u.FL connectors, so if you want, you can unplug the connectors and add your own external LTE antenna for larger coverage. Unit has the several powering options - 9-30v PoE-in by Ethernet port, DC jack and Automotive connector, very handy in mobile devices like car, bus or train.
hAP ac³ LTE6 kit
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hAP ac³ LTE6 kit features our newest CAT6 LTE modem. It enables carrier aggregation, allowing you to use the LTE connection with speed up to 300 Mbps. It works by using multiple LTE bands at the same time. A huge advantage when there are a lot of LTE users in the area. Depending on the service provider, we have seen Internet speed doubling after switching to CAT6.
With 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 256 MB of RAM and quadcore CPU, hAP ac³ LTE6 kit can satisfy even the biggest and most demanding households. There is a full-size USB port that you can use to add extra storage. The new enclosure allows mounting the device vertically or horizontally. A wall mount set is also included.
SXT LTE6 kit
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The new SXT LTE6 features a CAT6 LTE modem, which enables carrier aggregation and allows the device to use multiple bands at the same time. A huge advantage when there are a lot of LTE users in the area. It provides better responsiveness in a crowded environment and higher efficiency for weaker signal situations in the countryside.
The unit is equipped with two Ethernet ports (the second port has PoE-out functionality), so you can use it to power up another device. It also has two Micro SIM slots for backup link. Unit is shipped with a 24 V power supply, but can support full range 18-57 V and is 802.3af/at compliant.
R11e-LTE
The R11e-LTE is an LTE Cat-4 modem that delivers up to 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rate with 3G and 2G network fallback. This mini-PCIe form factor modem is designed for international bands.
It can be used with any of our products that have miniPCI-e slot (exceptions RB800 and RB4011).
Yagi Cellular LPDA-92
Brands: Poynting
LPDA-92
This high-gain wideband directional antenna covers all international cellular, mobile and wireless data bands including GSM 900/GSM1800/UMTS/LTE bands and 2.3-2.7GHz licensed and unlicensed data bands. Its configuration is suitable for various wireless communications systems.
This antenna is unique in its combination of ultra wide-band operator with a consistent high-gain performance. It has been successfully used in extreme weather environments in Africa and Europe with close to zero failures.
A firm favourite, in any area where operators are having signal challenges. It is ideal for any application using the GSM network (LTE/HSPA/3G/EDGE/GPRS).
LtAP LTE6 kit
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LtAP LTE6 kit is a compact 4G (LTE) capable weatherproof wireless access point – perfect for busy urban environment or off-the-grid outdoors networking. It has a built-in CAT6 cellular modem that supports 4G (LTE) connectivity out of the box – with up to 300 Mbps download speed!
CAT6 also enables carrier aggregation and allows the device to use multiple bands at the same time. A huge advantage when there are a lot of LTE users in the area. It provides better responsiveness in a crowded environment and higher efficiency for weaker signal situations in the countryside.
mANT LTE 5o
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The mANT LTE is an omnidirectional antenna specifically designed for LTE frequencies. It is an excellent companion to our LTE devices, such as the wAP LTE and LtAP series. The antenna has a 5 dBi gain, improving your connection in the areas with inadequate LTE service coverage, allowing you to increase your connection speed.


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Perot Museum of Nature and Science to open December 1, 2012
Media get sneak peek at lobby with "dancing water" molecules, 35-foot-long dinosaur skeleton, outdoor plaza area with leap-frog, musical forest, and Texas-driven landscape design.
DALLAS (September 20, 2012) – It's now 72 days and counting until the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science opens its doors to the general public.
Crediting strong fundraising efforts and an ambitious construction schedule aided by good weather, Perot Museum officials today announced the Victory Park museum will debut a full month earlier than last announced – and just in time for the holidays – on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
Along with today's opening day announcement, media were given a sneak peek of the lobby featuring its Malawisaurus dinosaur fossil and interactive "dancing water" molecules; the outdoor plaza and one-acre science park complete with water features, musical instruments and giant leap frogs; and a Texas-driven landscape design that surrounds and flows through areas of the Museum.
Perot Museum leaders also announced that general admission and film tickets will go on sale online Tuesday, October 2 at perotmuseum.org. (See ticket prices, hours and more at end of release.) Also unveiled was the holiday season film line-up and plans for the first temporary exhibit, "Building the Building."
"It's been our objective to not only finish on time but to beat our deadlines on multiple fronts. Thanks to the hard work of our board leadership, project team and the museum staff, our $185-million fundraising goal was met more than a year ahead of schedule, and now we will open our doors before the end of the year," said Nicole G. Small, The Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer. "So we look forward to December 1, when the public gets to experience the Perot Museum of Nature and Science."
The $185-million museum, designed by 2005 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne and his firm Morphosis Architects, is currently under construction on a 4.7-acre site at the corner of N. Field Street and Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Victory Park, just north of downtown Dallas. The Perot Museum has been named in honor of Margot and Ross Perot, the result of a $50-million gift announced in May 2008 by their adult children – Ross Perot, Jr.; Nancy Perot; Suzanne McGee; Carolyn Rathjen; and Katherine Reeves.
Theater lineup unveiled
Small also gave media an update on the overall construction progress of the exhibit halls, theater, auditorium, café, retail store, learning labs and more. Installation of the digital ticketing screens and a fullservice ticket desk will soon be completed. The "Building the Building" exhibit, which highlights the Perot Museum's creative and construction processes from start to finish, will be the first temporary exhibit shown in the Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Exhibition Hall. Visitors can expect a stellar cinematic experience in the 297-seat The Hoglund Foundation Theater, which boasts state-of-the-art 4K digital projection, the most widely used technology for watching 3-D films in theaters. The holiday season film lineup of both 2-D
(traditional) and 3-D films includes Meerkats 3-D and Sea Monsters 3-D.
Lobby and outdoor enhancements, science park and green-building certifications revealed
During informal tours, Perot Museum Vice President of Innovation Dan Kohl shared information about the lobby enhancements. Installations include a 35-foot-long Malawisaurus dinosaur fossil and the "dancing water" interactive spheres where 88 models of water molecules (H20) suspended from the ceiling perform an animated dance in response to visitors passing underneath them. Kohl also noted that the lobby, outdoor plaza and science park will be admission-free areas and open during the Museum's operating
hours for the public's enjoyment.
On the plaza, Perot Museum Director of Exhibits Mike Spiewak told media about the "musical forest" where large musical instruments are tuned to pentatonic scales allowing musicians and non-musicians alike to improvise and make beautiful music with the push of a finger, mallets and even gravel to sound the notes. Also, placed amongst pond cypress trees, 13 bright and playful frog sculptures will encourage visitors to explore the piney forests of East Texas next to the entry plaza. Lighted from within, the bright green and blue frogs will also be a focal point in the forest once the sun has set.
From the rooftop deck, Thom Powell, director of sustainable design for Dallas-based Good Fulton & Farrell Architects, reported that the Perot Museum expects to attain three environmental designations – LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council; Green Globes Certification from the Green Building Initiative, (separate from the Green Building Council), which focuses on a wide range of sustainable issues including operations; and the Sustainable Sites Initiative, which emphasizes landscape and site design. He noted that very few buildings in the U.S. have achieved two certifications, much less three. Good Fulton & Farrell is the local architect and sustainability consultant for the Perot Museum.
Positioned in the science park was Coy Talley, principal of Dallas-based Talley Associates whose firm created the Perot Museum's landscape architecture. Talley gave an update on the Texas-driven landscape design, which celebrates an abstract cross-section of the Lone Star State, from an East Texas-inspired forest of large native canopy trees to the plains of the Texas Panhandle. Tucked within the bosque of mature trees near the forest is an urban plaza that will contain café tables and interactive water features. An acre of rolling roofscape comprised of rock shards and native Texas drought-resistant grasses reflects Texas' indigenous landscape. Talley also noted that rainwater for irrigation and building-system function is captured through parking lot bioswales, a gravity-fed waterfall, and a rain tube feature. All of these elements empty into two 25,000-gallon underground cisterns.
Small closed the program by reminding people about the benefits of a Charter Membership, a one-time opportunity available only during the Museum's flagship year through December 31, 2013. "Charter Memberships are fun and a good value, and they're also a terrific, one-size-fits-all holiday gift," said Small. "A membership not only demonstrates your support for the Museum, but it delivers great benefits, including free general exhibit admission and discounts on admission to the theater, ticketed exhibits, programs and other activities."
Online tickets go on sale October 2 plus memberships, 2013 programs, hours, admission, parking and more
Beginning December 1, the Perot Museum will operate year round Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. with the exception of Thanksgiving (closed), Christmas Eve (close at 3 p.m.), Christmas (closed), New Year's Eve (close at 3 p.m.). Please check the website for special holidays, extended hours and unexpected closings.
Beginning October 2, general admission tickets and film tickets may be purchased online at
perotmuseum.org. NOTE: For convenience and to avoid long lines and sell-outs, visitors are strongly encouraged to go online and purchase tickets in advance. General admission to the exhibit halls for nonmembers will be $15 for adults (18-64), $12 for students (12-17) and seniors (65+), and $10 for children (2-11). Admission to the theater for non-members will be $8 for adults, students, seniors and children. Combo admission for non-members to the exhibit halls and theater will be $20 for adults (18-64), $17 for students (12-17) and seniors (65+), and $15 for children (2-11). For members, general exhibit hall admission will always be free, and admission to the theater will be $6 for member adults, students, seniors and children. (NOTE: Some traveling exhibits may have a surcharge.)
Parking will be available in a lot across the street under Woodall Rodgers Freeway with overflow parking in a lot located to the west of the Museum. Handicapped parking will be located in the Museum's onsite lot. Pricing is $6 per car when paid onsite, $4 if purchased in advance online, and $3 for Museum members.
Charter Memberships (both personal and gift) are available, starting at $45 for students, $65 for individuals, and $80 for dual memberships. Household memberships are $100 for Family, $160 for Family Plus, and $200 for Family Plus Platinum. Patron level memberships also are available for $250 and up. For details, call 214.756.5751.
Registration is also currently available for many 2013 Museum programs including birthday parties, sleepovers, scouting adventures/badge workshops and field trips.
180,000-square-foot museum to boost science education in North Texas
Because the Perot Museum's mission is to "inspire minds through nature and science," the new museum fully embraces the natural and manmade worlds, focusing on earth and space sciences, life and natural sciences, chemistry, physical sciences and engineering.
The Museum will feature five floors of public space with 11 permanent exhibit halls, including a children's museum complete with outdoor play space/courtyard, and a state-of-the art hall designed to host worldclass traveling exhibitions. The lower level will house the Moody Family Children's Museum, Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Exhibition Hall, Sports Hall and six learning labs. The second floor contains the Discovering Life Hall, Being Human Hall and Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall. On the third floor, visitors will find The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall, Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall, and Tom Hunt Energy Hall. The fourth floor will feature the Expanding Universe Hall, T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall, and Rose Hall of Birds.
The halls will feature state-of-the-art video and 3-D computer animation with thrilling, life-like simulation. Tabletop landscapes and computer-generated flyovers will provide eye-popping enhancement supported with timely, relevant and engaging educational lessons and programs. Hands-on activities, interactive kiosks and educational games will engage and excite visitors of every age. Additionally, visitors will experience amazing paleontology displays, large collections of ornithology and taxidermy, and beautiful gems and minerals, to name a few.
Other highlights include an expansive glass-enclosed lobby and adjacent rooftop deck; a multi-media, 3-D digital cinema with seating for 297; a flexible-space auditorium; a café; and a retail store.


Perfect hot sunny day for my shoot yesterday in E17 with Actor and model Gregory Kowalski. Always get the shots with Greg – at almost 6'7″ he has an amazing physique !
Check out the shot of his back in my Mens Fitness Gallery.


After seeing Nick Hewitt's image of McNeil's with a large telescope I was curious to see if it was within range of a 0.279m. It was - at the 1.5% of sky level. I wish I had autoguided and dithered, but the setup was good enough.


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Syam Ben Youssef (în araba tunisiană: ; )

Palmares
Espérance Tunis
Liga Campionilor CAF (1): 2011; Vicecampion (1): 2010
Championnat de Tunisie (2): 2009-2010, 2010-2011
Cupa Președintelui Tunisiei (1): 2010-2011

Astra Giurgiu
 Cupa României (1): 2013–2014
 Liga I (vicecampion) (1): 2013–2014

Legături externe
 Profil pe Soccerway
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Fotbaliști tunisieni
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Olly who? X Factor star Murs experiences One Direction mania first hand... but is free to walk around as he pleases
By Mike Larkin
Published: 00:41 EST, 2 July 2012 | Updated: 04:29 EST, 2 July 2012
They are separated by just one series in The X Factor roll of honour.
But their differences in fortune is somewhat stark, as Olly Murs got to experience first hand the mania that has enveloped series seven stars One Direction.
While he finished one place higher as runner up on 2009's sixth season, he got barely a second glance from the crowd of screaming fans who were waiting to see the boyband in Florida today.
Look at that: Olly Murs pulled out his camera when he saw the One Direction fanatics that had gathered outside his Florida hotel today
Olly is supporting the five-piece on their US tour, and the 28-year-old certainly seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere, even if he was getting none of the attention.
The body language speaks volumes! After a brief friendship,... See, Posh does smile! Victoria Beckham smirks as she cosies...
He even tried changing outfits in a vain attempt to grab a few glances, but it was to no avail.
And it was a shame, for he swapped a rather drab blue T-shirt and tan-coloured pork pie style hat for a smart blue shirt and dark brown fedora.
However the tour is surely a golden opportunity for the UK chart topper to garner a greater following on the other side of the Atlantic.
What he saw: The X Factor loser could not believe his eyes when he saw the crowd that had gathered
Quick change: Olly swapped his shirt and hat in an attempt to grab some attention but alas it was to no avail
Can you get us an autograph: Olly could have made a fortune if he started selling One Direction signatures
However he may be relieved he was ignored when he sees the gauntlet the dandy group had to run to make it to their hotel.
The heartthrobs were guarded by bouncers to protect them from overzealous supporters as they walked from their tour bus to their accommodation.
But that didn't stop charismatic Niall Horan from slapping the hands of fans as he walked past the dividing barrier.
The Irishman seemed to get an even better reception than usual, perhaps in light of X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato confirming the pair are just friends rather than lovers.
The new British invasion: Fans have even taken to wearing Union Jacks in an attempt to win the boys' favour
Ready to run the gauntlet: The boys were surrounded by bouncers as they got ready to walk to their hotel
Enthusiastic reception: Niall was given even more attention than usual after it emerged he is not dating Demi Lovato
X Factor star Olly Murs experiences One Direction mania first hand... but is free to walk around as he pleases
Three hero U.S. firefighters die in a Hercules air tanker crash fighting blazes in the Snowy Mountains as...
Anything Kate can do! Meghan Markle posts two-week-old pictures of her visit to London dog rescue centre - on the same day Duchess of Cambridge launches landmark child welfare campaign


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