The general goal of all Acupuncturists is the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and the prevention of illness. Traditional Oriental Medicine defines perfect health as a state of balance. It views all illness, disease and even subclinical lack of wellness as being due to imbalance. The key to effective treatment is to identify the most important imbalance(s) and take action to resolve them.
Needles come in a wide range of thicknesses, lengths and materials. The most common needles in use today are made of stainless steel. They are typically factory sterilised and for single use. Gold and silver needles are also in common use in some styles of Acupuncture. They are used on precise Acupuncture points to facilitate the flow of Qi along Meridian pathways.


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Q: Insert data in many partitions using one insert statement I have table A and table B, where B is the partitioned table of A using a field called X.
When I want to insert data from A to B, I usually execute the following statement:
INSERT INTO TABLE B PARTITION(X=x) SELECT <columnsFromA> FROM A WHERE X=x

Now what I want to achieve is being able to insert a range of X, let's say x1, x2, x3... How can I achieve this in one single statement?

A: Use dynamic partition load:
set hive.exec.dynamic.partition=true;
set hive.exec.dynamic.partition.mode=nonstrict;

INSERT OVERWRITE TABLE table_B PARTITION(X)
select
col_1,
col_2,
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X --partition column is the last one
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where X in ('x1', 'x2', 'x3'); --filter here

Or use select * from table_A if the order of columns in A and B is the same. Partition column (X) should be the last one.

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South Korea renews license of 2nd-oldest nuclear plant
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea has renewed a license of its second-oldest nuclear power plant until 2022.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) � South Korea has renewed a license of its second-oldest nuclear power plant until 2022.
The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said Friday that seven of nine commissioners voted to approve to restart the Wolsong No. 1 reactor located in Gyeongju city, 275 kilometers (170 miles) south of Seoul. It was South Korea's first such decision since the meltdowns at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi reactors in 2011 raised safety concerns.
The nuclear regulator said it reviewed the plant's safety in the event of natural disaster and other legal standards.
South Koreans were sharply divided over the fate of the plant that had operated for 30 years until its license expired in 2012. Nuclear energy provides about one-third of the country's electricity.

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The Kaduna State Police Command has vowed to apprehend attackers of Nandu village of Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State and bring them to justice.
Speaking, the Police PRO, DSP Yakubu Sabo, said the command had mobilised operatives to the scene of the incident and taken the injured and dead to the hospital.
He said that a joint patrol team of the Police and the Army were in the area to forestall possible break down of law and order.
Sabo added that the Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdurrahaman, had condemned the killing and commiserated with the families of victims of the attack.


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Collective worship in Lancashire schools likely to continue, committee told
Representatives of religions, teachers' associations and Lancashire County Council form the Standing Advisory Committee on Religious Education (SCARE)
Published: 10:23 Tuesday 02 July 2019
The government is unlikely to "stir the pot" over whether there should be any changes to the requirement for schools to provide a daily act of collective worship, the group which oversees Lancashire's religious education syllabus has heard.
Peter Martin, chair of the county's Standing Advisory Committee on Religious Education (SACRE), told members that the issue had not been raised at a recent gathering of counterpart organisations from across the country.
READ MORE >>> 'Religion will remain key part of the curriculum, even if it expands to include worldviews,' says senior teacher
All state schools and academies must provide collective worship – a requirement dating back to education reforms implemented in the aftermath of World War Two.
The law requires that worship in non-faith schools should be of a "broadly" Christian character over the course of each term, without focusing on any one branch of the faith. Some non-Christian elements and themes common to Christianity and other faiths are also permitted.
Guidelines issued by the Lancashire SACRE emphasise a focus on a range of spiritual, moral, social and cultural topics, which should be appropriate to the ages and family backgrounds of the pupils present.
The document says that youngsters should be given an "opportunity" to worship, but that it should be an inclusive process in which they can "pray or reflect in accord with their own beliefs". It adds that themes relating to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus can spark discussion on issues of "spiritual and moral concern to all people" – including justice, prejudice, pollution, cruelty and war.
One of the aims of the SACRE's work over the next twelve months is to improve the collective worship provided in Lancashire's schools, but committee member Francis Williams – a county council-appointed representative – questioned whether that was work in which the group should be involved.
"I really don't think we should be concerning ourselves with acts of collective worship – I think we should be looking [solely] at religious education as a subject which needs to be taught in schools," Mr Williams said.
"[The two issues] sit with some difficulty in relation to each other," he added.
Worship in faith schools can be undertaken in accordance with the principles of that particular faith. But a non-faith school which feels that the requirement to provide "broadly Christian" worship is inappropriate for all – or a group of – its pupils can apply to the SACRE to deviate from the rule.
However, collective worship must be still be provided – and it will be up to the headteacher to decide what form it should take. Parents also have the right to withdraw their child from collective acts of worship - as they do from religious education itself.
But the meeting heard that there has been no increase in the numbers of parents requesting to withdraw their child from RE lessons in Lancashire's schools over the past twelve months.
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Last year, the committee said that a nationwide commission on RE should have "shown more teeth" on the issue, after it recommended only that the Department for Education review the right of withdrawal.
Peter Martin suggested the other ten recommendations in the report – which included a suggestion to rename RE "religion and worldviews" – had been "buried" by the government.
SACRE officer Alison Lloyd, said the report appeared to have been "parked". But she told the committee that a recent refresh of the curriculum in Lancashire had "raised expectations" of what was required by primary schools – and was working on doing the same at secondary level.
"The new syllabus is far better quality [and ensures children are being taught] more than just about Christmas and Easter every year," Ms Lloyd said.
RE is not part of the national curriculum and so its syllabus varies by local authority area.


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West Indies' chances will hinge on Benn and Badree
It is a formula for T20 cricket ideally suited to their game.
As they have done since 2007, when the ICC added the shortest version of the game to its list of world tournaments, West Indies again rely on today's final of the sixth World T20 on audacious boundary-hitting batsmen supported, not so much by fast bowling on which their once-exceptional record in Tests and one-day internationals was built, but now by stingy spinners.
Their motivation is boosted by a few factors, quite apart from the $3.5 million winner's cheque. It is almost certainly the last appearance in West Indies' maroon of those who commit themselves to global domestic franchise leagues. Their captain, Darren Sammy, said his team had come to India "on a mission". Referring to the habitual contracts dispute with the WICB leading into the tournament, he said the players are inspired by the feeling that it is them and the coaching staff "against everybody else".
He spoke of the inspiration they took from the Under-19s in winning their World Cup for the first time, in Bangladesh in February, and the appearance of the women's team in their first World T20 final, breaking the previous Australia-England-New Zealand axis.
It all "means a lot to Caribbean people", whose previous passion for the game has faded as their once invincible team has plunged to lower rungs of the ICC rankings in the longer versions.
Incentive is a strong positive aspect in any sport; it alone does not guarantee success. The team that plays the best cricket on the day will be the World T20 champions by tonight.
As dangerous as the men's raft of gung-ho ball beaters are, most with the telling experience of the Indian environment through their seasons in the IPL, their key men today are just as likely to be Samuel Badree, the 35-year-old unimposing Trinidadian, whose wicket-to-wicket control of fizzing, phantom legspin has made him the new No.1 T20 bowler, and his contrasting Bajan partner, Sulieman Benn, the fiercely competitive 6ft 7in beanpole left-arm spinner.
Their task is curbing England's own belligerent attackers – the young brigade of Jason Roy, Alex Hales, the classy Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler – and building pressure with dot balls.
Badree's is a curious case. He is cricket's only authentic "T20 specialist". His method has never been considered suited to Tests or ODIs, so he has played none; his last first-class match for Trinidad and Tobago was seven years ago.
Since then, he has had 27 T20Is, claiming 38 wickets at an average of 15.05 and an economy rate of 5.44, invariably opening the bowling.
They were figures similar to those in his three World T20s. In 2012, when West Indies prevailed over Sri Lanka in their first final, he had to wait until the last three matches for his chance. In the final, the spin of Sunil Narine, Marlon Samuels, Chris Gayle and himself had five wickets for 62 in 13.4 overs between them, an overall economy rate of 4.80, as Sri Lanka floundered to 101 all out responding to 137 for 6.
Since then, he has widened his T20 skills with franchise teams in the IPL, BBL and the Pakistan Super League. In a significant reversal of traditional roles between the countries, he has been signed on as part of a Cricket Australia programme to mentor young spinners at a week-long camp in Brisbane in May, working alongside CA's spin coach John Davison.
In the meantime, WICB director of cricket, Richard Pybus, was announcing plans for a series of camps and off-season training programmes for fast bowlers as "part of a plan to rekindle an area of the game that has been struggling in recent years".
Benn, 35 in July, has been around far longer than Badree. He has played 26 Tests, 34 ODIs and 23 T20Is spread over eight years. He hasn't attracted bids from any of the global franchises, yet has capably filled the crippling gap left by Narine's withdrawal from the squad as the most effective T20 bowler on the eve of the tournament. In their five matches on the way to the final, Badree's economy rate is 5.68 runs an over, Benn's is 5.78. Pertinently, those with the lowest rations from more than ten overs are both legspinners, South Africa's Imran Tahir (5.18) and Sri Lanka's Jeffrey Vandersay.
The West Indies batting is the most feared, none more so than Gayle at the top of the order. Their method can be occasionally reckless, predictably leading to inconsistency.
The lead-up to their triumph over Sri Lanka in the final of the 2012 tournament included setbacks in the group stage to the Sri Lankans, by nine wickets, and Australia. There was also the necessity of overcoming New Zealand in the Super Over.
When it came down to the semi-final and final, they were unstoppable. In the semi, Australia were dismissed for 131 in response to 205 for 4, based principally on Gayle's unbeaten 75 from 41 balls and with a collective 13 fours and 14 sixes. In the final, even after Samuels' 78 off 56 balls that featured his astonishing six-hitting assault on Lasith Malinga, West Indies had to defend a modest 137 for 6; the spin of Narine, Badree and Samuels took five wickets from 11.4 overs between them.
The pattern was repeated over the past six weeks in India. In earlier matches, they laboured 19.4 overs to overhaul South Africa's modest 122 for 8 and 18.2 overs to surpass Sri Lanka's 122 for 9 for victory by seven wickets. The most spectacular meltdown was 117 for 8 against the feisty Afghanistan spinners, leading to a shocking defeat by six runs.
Such struggles were sandwiched between Gayle's unbeaten 100 off 48 balls, with his record 11 sixes, which overhauled a target of 183 for victory by six wickets in Mumbai in the opener against England.
In the semi-final, Gayle lasted six balls for 5, to be quickly followed by Samuels as the innings stuttered at 19 for 2 in pursuit of India's imposing 192 for 2 led by the classy Virat Kohli's unbeaten 89 off 47 balls.
Now others showed up to revive the innings, validating Sammy's statement that his was not a one-man team. Two days after returning from Trinidad to rejoin the team following treatment to his back injury to take Andre Fletcher's place, whose participation was ended by a pulled hamstring, Lendl Simmons' unbeaten 82 out-Kohlied Kohli.
He and the underestimated Johnson Charles' 52 from 36 balls got things going; Andre Russell's blistering 43 from 20 balls put the finishing touches to the result.
It repeated evidence of their ability to raise their game for the matches that count. Sammy described the Afghanistan defeat a few days earlier as "a blip". So it proved.
Whether or not the belligerent batsmen amass a formidable challenge today, Badree and Benn, the odd couple, are crucial bowlers whose tight restraint should be fundamental to the outcome.
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H-E-B promotes 'be a buddy, not a bully'
10:50 pm CDT, Friday, October 12, 2018
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and H-E-B is inviting Texas students to join the H-E-B Buddy League, challenging them to "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully." Laredo ISD's Sanchez Ochoa Elementary was one of the schools visited by the H-E-B Buddy League Training Academy, Friday, October 12, 2018. Using song and animation, the live show takes students through five training tasks that demonstrate bullying behaviors and show ways to stand up to bullying and promote unity. less
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and H-E-B is inviting Texas students to join the H-E-B Buddy League, challenging them to "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully." Laredo ISD's Sanchez Ochoa ... more
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October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and H-E-B invites Texas students to join the H-E-B Buddy League, challenging them to "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully."
Inspired by H-E-B's commitment to diversity and inclusion, the effort promotes kindness and respect and discourages harmful behaviors such as teasing, exclusion and bullying.
In its third year, the H-E-B Buddy League kicked off a statewide tour of the H-E-B Buddy League Training Academy this week. Using song and animation, the live show takes students through five training tasks that demonstrate bullying behaviors and show ways to stand up to bullying and promote unity. The live performance will hit the road, stopping at 27 elementary schools across Texas throughout the month.
On Friday, a performance was held at Laredo ISD's Sanchez Ochoa Elementary School.
Additionally, H-E-Buddy and H-E-B employees will visit first-grade through third-grade classrooms at more than 300 schools to engage students in a variety of anti-bullying activities and conversations. Teachers will receive an H-E-B Buddy League Kit filled with bilingual materials to continue the dialogue of kindness and inclusion. For schools not scheduled for visits, teachers can download a free Activity Guide paired with an interactive H-E-B Buddy League Training Academy video and order free H-E-B Buddy League Kits at www.heb.com/league.
Bullying is a widespread issue that can cause negative physical, social and mental-health issues. It's estimated that between one in four students has been bullied at school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. Children who are bullied more often experience depression, anxiety, and feelings of sadness and loneliness as well as experience lower academic achievement and school participation.
In addition to the presentations and online resources, first-grade through third-grade students are eligible for the H-E-B Buddy League Student Advocate Award, which recognizes children who demonstrate acts of kindness, respect, courage and inclusion. Teachers can nominate students online at www.heb.com/league now through Feb. 28. Winners will be recognized and receive an H-E-B Buddy League Prize Pack.
"H-E-B is a passionate supporter of education and understands that children are successful and learn best when they have safe learning environments," said Sonia Quirino Canales, H-E-B Diversity & Inclusion Manager. "Since we launched the program, tens of thousands of Texas elementary students have participated in the H-E-B Buddy League and we hope to reach even more children this year."


According to the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, roughly two-thirds of the illegal aliens who have applied for a driving privilege card under the state's new driver's license law have failed the written test on the first try. Delaware began doling out the driving privilege cards to illegal aliens late last year, after passing S 59, legislation to allow illegal aliens to drive in the state after showing proof of filing a Delaware tax return.
Under the new scheme, illegal aliens must pass both a driving and a written test. Just six months into the program, however, roughly two-thirds of the approximately 2,600 illegal aliens who took the written test failed on the first try. Though some have retaken the test, thus far, only 1,601 driving privilege cards have reportedly been handed out.
Senator Townsend's optimism primarily stems from the idea that giving cheat sheets to applicants will help individuals pass regardless of the future public risk to citizens. Even though the DMV already offers a Sample Driving Exam, that still doesn't seem to be enough.
As the year continues, residents and legislators may to have to re-evaluate this program. Not just because the program isn't effective, but it also costs the taxpayers. The state estimates the program will cost taxpayers $317,652 to start, and cost $112,652 annually thereafter. With more than two-thirds of applicants failing the written tests, and the majority of illegal alien drivers still driving without licenses, it seems pretty unjust that taxpayers have been forced to pick up the tab for a defunct program that continues to put their public safety at risk.
Yet these lowlifes still drive on OUR streets, highways, etc. Thanks to scumbag degenerates that pervade our local, state, & federal governments, that are mindless & spineless.
Well, we're "graduating" high school students who have to take remedial classes when they go to college.
And our president met today with the leaders of Mexico and Canada and he did his usual condescending routine of attacking opponents of free trade as uneducated know nothings. Never mind that he campaigned against NAFTA in 2008 because of all the job losses in Illinois from companies that moved to Mexico, something that continues up to this day. In that year a Canadian official wrote in a memo to his government that he had been assured that his talk was all for show, which his campaign denied.
But here we are 8 years later and NAFTA continues unchanged. A small surplus with Mexico pre NAFTA turned into a huge deficit, exactly the opposite of what was promised. Now he promotes the TPP, frequently described as NAFTA on steroids. He's a two faced pompous hypocrite, a liar, a sell out, a phony, and he's going to cash in big time from big business once he leaves office, just like Bill Clinton. Get those checkbooks out.
My daughter graduated from the area's Sanctuary High Schools [with English as a second Language emphasis]….even the "A" students in math and science failed the Green River CC COMPASS test…..they averaged 9th grade level algebra and had to take high school math and science all over again in CC. THEY DON'T BASE THE GRADE ON TESTING ANYMORE….just home work they copy from their friends….
She's mastered Calculus when she went to the CC with TESTING!
DEMOCRATS LOVE CORRUPTION AND LIES IN SCHOOLS….the graduation rate [excluding GEDs] was about 20%!
It has nothing to do with democrats nor republicans…. it is the System……most teachers I see do show no even a sophomore understanding of science from a University…..I am glad your daughter is World Class and it should deb no different …you an an engineer by trade…so you raised her well…congrats.


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Remote learning to continue until January
Classrooms will empty again as MCHS returns to remote learning.
Miah Seloover
On Nov. 18, Dr. Kenny Lee, MCHS superintendent, proposed to the administration and board members that MCHS should return to a fully remote schedule until Jan. 19. This was suggested due to the rise of COVID-19 cases and staff issues.
Students and staff will be continuing to follow the bell schedule used during hybrid learning; however, they will continue it completely online and from home.
MCHS has been following a hybrid schedule since October, when half the students went to school for two days of the week and the rest was online. Without in-person learning, students are expected to attend their online classes and complete assignments daily. This change in scheduling will affect students and staff trying to get through this difficult year.
¨Ultimately I feel that in-person education is what is best for students, but in today's world we have to take what we are given and do what we can to make it the best scenario possible,¨ said Ms. Molly Gerke, an English substitute teacher at MCHS.
Learning in person can be beneficial for some students and some would even argue that it is essential. As much as it is wanted and thought out, in-person learning has challenges during a pandemic.
¨With schools reopening, the cases have been rising, bringing us back stages," Anastasia Pistorius, sophomore, said. "I feel as though if we stick with the remote learning schedule, until they find a vaccine, we will be able to reopen everything a lot sooner.¨
As disappointing as it is for some that MCHS is back to online learning, many of the students and staff feel it is the safest option for the school. Of course, along with these changes there will be hardships and challenges to endeavour.
¨Of course, there will always be unforeseen struggles with students being all remote. I know that at times there are internet and computer issues that come into play. I also worry about student burnout by constantly being on computers to learn," said Ms. Amy Lyons, physical education.
Students and teachers have been struggling with these new experiences and school being online. Teachers are trying to connect with their students and try to navigate teaching through a screen. Students are struggling with motivation and this more independent way of learning. Despite these challenges, MCHS is going fully remote until Jan. 19 for the safety of all students and staff.
¨I think it's the best plan possible to be remote until January, I'm not exactly excited about it, but it's what we need to do to be safe. I think we will struggle with mental health but staying home will be a safer option,¨ said Hannah Wilson, sophomore.
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Oud Ade (also: Oud-Ade) is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, and lies about 7 km east of Leiden.

The village was first mentioned in 1395 or 1396 "Ecclesia de A". The current name means "the old river". Oud Ade developed as a peat excavation settlement, but remained a small linear settlement. It developed into the village in the 1960s by the addition of planned neighbourhoods. The Catholic St Bavo Church was built in 1868.

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Populated places in South Holland
Kaag en Braassem

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A daily blog about American History
The American Invasion of Quebec Begins
The Quasi-War with France begins
July 7, 2019 Uncategorizedadmin
On this day in history, July 7, 1798, the Quasi-War with France begins. This was an undeclared naval war between the United States and France extending out of continued war between Britain and France after the French Revolution.
A state of war existed between the British monarchy and revolutionary France in the 1790s. Both sides wished to prevent the Americans from joining the other side, while the Americans hoped to remain neutral. The British policy at the time was basically, if you help my enemy then YOU are my enemy. This caused the British confiscation of American ships trying to trade with France or with French possessions in the Caribbean.
The Jay Treaty of 1796 resolved this and many other issues remaining with Britain after the Revolution, but the agreement angered the French Directorate, a five man committee then leading France. In response, France used the same British policy against America and began confiscating ships and impressing soldiers on American vessels trading with Britain.
President John Adams tried to use diplomatic channels to resolve the crisis, but in March of 1797, the French refused to meet with new American ambassador, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. By June 1797, over 300 American ships had been taken by French vessels. Insurance costs skyrocketed. Congress met and reauthorized the creation of a US Navy and the commissioning of 12 naval vessels. It authorized the resurgence of the US Army and George Washington was asked to come out of retirement to lead it in case of war with France.
By the fall, Pinckney was joined by Elbridge Gerry and John Marshall, but French Foreign Minister, Charles Talleyrand, would not meet formally with the American commission. Instead, he sent a series of unofficial representatives who asked for financial bribes in order for Talleyrand to meet with them. These clandestine meetings lasted for several months until the commissioners finally refused any more dealings with the unofficial representatives and returned home.
Back in the US, the dealings in France were shared with Congress by President Adams. The whole affair became as known as the "XYZ Affair," X, Y and Z being used as substitutes for the names of the French intermediaries. The predictable response in the US was outrage. On July 7, 1798, Congress revoked its Treaty of Alliance with France that had existed since the American Revolution. This date is normally considered to be the beginning of the "Quasi-War" with France. It is called the Quasi-War because a formal declaration of war was never issued by either side, although both sides authorized military force against naval ships.
2 days after revoking the treaty, Congress authorized the attacking of French war vessels. American naval ships began seizing French vessels and the war machine in the US continued to grow. By the fall of 1800, hundreds of American ships had been seized, while the Americans had captured dozens of French vessels.
In spite of his party's wish for war with France, John Adams continued to pursue diplomatic means to peace behind the scenes. A change finally occurred when the Directorate was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte who had a more favorable attitude toward the United States. The Treaty of Mortefontaine, also called the Convention of 1800, brought the hostilities to an end when it was signed on September 30, 1800. The treaty confirmed an end to hostilities and guaranteed trade and perpetual peace between the two nations.
President Adams is generally considered to have singlehandedly prevented further war with France. The events of the Quasi-War helped reaffirm the supremacy of Congressional statutes over Presidential orders, as well as the policy of American neutrality in foreign affairs.
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Update On JEEPERS CREEPERS 3 Within!
For around a decade now Victor Salva has been trying his best to make a second sequel for the JEEPERS CREEPERS franchise. Fans of the films feel that it is a major bummer that it has been so long since the first film hit the scene and it was able to see great success in both theaters and on the home video releases. Plus the second film raked in $63 million across the globe with only a budget of $17 million. It comes as no surprise that fans would be begging for more. There have been several times when the production on third film was to supposedly begin, plus multiple rumors and much talk of the movie although nothing was ever solid. Now it appears that the ball may really be rolling this time.
We have now learned that the third entry into the JEEPERS CREEPERS film series is indeed on track as the original creative team will be returning, including writer/director Victor Salva.
Also coming back for more will be Jonathan Breck who will portray The Creeper. Brandon Smith will reprise his role as Sergeant Davis Tubbs.
In addtion Myriad Pictures, along with Francis Ford Coppola will be financing the film.
"Writing and directing a new Jeepers film, the first in over a decade, is incredibly exciting. For me and I believe for Jeepers fans all over the world that have been asking for more.
What will go before cameras as Jeepers Creepers 3 is a new and terrifying chapter from the Jeepers universe. We are bringing back the Creeper's truck, and will be addressing the big questions about The Creeper: what it is, where it came from and why it does what it does.
More exciting though, this will easily be the most frightening rollercoaster -ride -of- a-Jeepers film that has been made to date."
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Black bear, elk, and deer are among the most frequently observed mammals in the watershed. The diversity of mammal species has been only partially documented.
A total of 40 mammal species have been documented to occur within the watershed. Although no extensive surveys have been conducted for mammals in the watershed, it's likely that most mammal species typical of the western Cascade Mountains and foothills are present. See a list of documented mammal species in the watershed (pdf).
Black bear, elk, and black-tailed deer are commonly seen in the watershed. Elk and deer are usually found in open areas and in forests with abundant understory. Native Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) were almost eliminated from the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century, but Rocky Mountain elk (C. canadensis nelsoni) were introduced sometime later. The elk in the watershed are mostly from Rocky Mountain elk bloodlines.
Elk numbers in the watershed have declined in the last 20 years. This is most likely due to the reduced availability of open habitat, as older clear-cut areas have matured into young forest and no new clear-cuts have been created since commercial timber harvest ended in the mid 1990s.
Less commonly seen are mountain goats, bobcat, river otter, beaver, and cougar. Mountain goats occur on the higher ridges and peaks. Bobcats are found throughout most of the watershed. River otter and beaver are, of course, typically found in stream or lake habitat. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has an ongoing cougar tracking study, in which the animals are briefly captured and then fitted with radio transmitters. Tracking of the collared cougars indicates that they often have very wide ranges, and individuals commonly move in and out of the watershed.
Forest Carnivore Study
To learn more about the distribution of forest carnivores in the watershed, camera traps have been deployed in forested habitats since the summer of 2006.
The primary objective of the camera traps is to determine if fisher (Martes pennanti) and marten (Martes americana) are present. Both weasel-like animals are found in mature and old-growth coniferous forests in the Pacific Northwest, and fisher have become very rare in the region.
The motion sensor camera sites are baited with chicken carcasses and skunk-scented lure. Old-growth forest habitat at higher elevations is being targeted in the summer months, and forest adjacent to special habitats (wetlands, riparian corridors, and log piles) at lower elevations are targeted in the winter.
Though no fisher or marten have yet been captured by the cameras, other mammal and two bird species captured include:
black bear (Ursus americanus)
western spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis)
striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)
Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
elk (Cervus canadensis)
black-tail deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
Fisher were last observed in the watershed in 1963. Marten have been documented recently near Snoqualmie Pass, about 4 miles from the eastern end of the watershed.
Another rare forest carnivore that potentially occurs in the watershed is the wolverine. In 2006, tracks identified as wolverine were observed in the snow by two skiers in the Alpine Lakes area about 6 miles north of the eastern end of the watershed.
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La Coppa Europa di sci alpino 1985 fu la 14ª edizione della manifestazione organizzata dalla Federazione Internazionale Sci.

In campo maschile lo svizzero Luc Genolet si aggiudicò la classifica generale; il suo connazionale Karl Alpiger vinse quella di discesa libera, gli austriaci Rudolf Nierlich e Mathias Berthold rispettivamente quella di slalom gigante e di slalom speciale. L'austriaco Dietmar Köhlbichler era il detentore uscente della Coppa generale.

In campo femminile l'austriaca Karin Buder si aggiudicò sia la classifica generale, sia quella di slalom speciale; la sua connazionale Astrid Geisler vinse quella di discesa libera, la svizzera Regula Betschart quella di slalom gigante. L'austriaca Anita Wachter era la detentrice uscente della Coppa generale.

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Hi, When I am trying to download the exe files from internet, just opens the gom player and says, that i dont have necessary codec to play. I have operas internet. Whats the problem ?
Don't download and open any .exe file unless you know what it is, and even then don't do it. Download it and scan it before you open any of these files.
exe files are "programs" not something which will play.
As already stated, you should know what they are before you do anything with them. Even then it is far better to save them somewhere as files and then run them. They will then "install" or "unpack" the program.
Not every file type "Opens", which is a common misconception. It is brought about by MS default of hiding some file extensions - something worth undoing. That way you get used to knowing what file extension does what.
I don't use GOM player but on their website it says it supports file formats such as AVI, DAT, MPEG, DivX, XviD, WMV, ASF, which are video files. It also claims users don't have to install codecs separately.
We need the full file name of the *.exe file.
Some .exe files are self extracting compressed files. When you execute the self extracting compressed file, it extracts it's contents. The files it extracts probably have at least some other file extensions. If Windows does not have the necessary codec to play the extracted files, you need to determine what file type(s ) it can't open - that's often indicated by which file extension the files it can't open have.
› Merge as many Exe file as you want !
That exe files are- itunes, skype new version, and others.
Lets take skype as an example. You download this, which is a program. When it is downloaded you would normally save it as a file and then run this saved file to install the program.
Although you wouldn't normally try to "open it", if you did it should still install the program. From what you are saying it then opens GOM Player and tries to "Play it". Seems to me you have a general exe file association issue. This is usually the aftermath of a virus.
Reboot, then try downloading skype again (assuming you still want it). Save the file and run it from wherever you saved it, as this is safer than trying to open it from within the browser.
thats the problem, that it doesnt save the file, i click - download now itune, i'm waiting few seconds , and opens the gom player, and of course i dont have this file.
Scroll down to see if EXE is listed.
If it IS there, it's NOT supposed to be in the list !
Click on that EXE line to highlight it, select Delete !
Click on OK at the bottom of the Folder Options window.
Reboot the computer, try downloading .exe files.
Start up the Gom player, look for a setting that sets all file associations to defaults, or that sets the player to defaults, or similar.
If you find a setting like that, set it to that.
You could try downloading the file in my link on a friends machine and copy it onto a floppy or CD. See if it will run from that.
Try to do it on a safe mode with networking. It usually works.
Have you tried right-clicking on the download link and selecting "save link", or whatever similar option the Opera browser uses? That should at least get the file downloaded for you. I'd advise you take Dereks suggestion and use the fix from Kellys Korner. That site has been around a long time and is trusted by everyone.
Yes, if at all possible concentrate on "the whole exe situation" rather than worrying too much about iTunes, Skype, or any specific program. Once exe is sorted the rest will fall into place. These exe problems usually arise due to the aftermath of a virus.


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Famous Monsters of Filmland (2)
I thought I'd cheer you all up with a few more covers from the American horror film magazine from the 1960s called "Famous Monsters of Filmland". There was nothing subtle about them. Here's Boris Karloff, real name William Pratt, as "The Mummy":
And here's the long forgotten film star Duncan 'Dean' Parkin in the long forgotten film, "The War of the Colossal Beast":
They're all here. King Kong. And tonight, it's Kentucky Fried Pterodactyl. Save me a wing :
And here's Lon Chaney senior in the silent film of "The Phantom of the Opera", still the best version to watch:
And here's the little Martian guy from "War of the Worlds", and I don't mean Tom Cruise. This is the 1953 version, one of my favourite sci-fi films ever, produced by George Pal, one of my favourite sci-fi directors ever:
This is a very stylised cover based on the film "Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man" Note the damsel in distress and her gravity defying bosoms:
Having said that, it is arguable that the magazine cover does no more than echo the feel of the original film poster:
In a strange twist the two protagonists are played by Lon Chaney junior (the original Wolf Man, and completely expected) and Bela Lugosi (playing Frankenstein's monster, an incredible piece of irony, given that Lugosi rejected the chance to be Frankenstein's monster in the original film and let Boris Karloff take the role. Apparently, the monster wasn't worthy of his acting talents).
Here are two wonderful Wolf Men (or Werewolves, or perhaps even Werewolfs). (Or even Wolf People). They look as if some buffoon has put them through the wrong cycle in the washing machine. This is the first one:
And here's his younger brother. What a strange dental arrangement:
Here's "The Monster from the Black Lagoon", wishing he'd never used that cheap moisturising cream :
This cover is about the silent film that does not exist any more in its fullest form, "London after Midnight". It is available only in a reconstructed version. It looks like it's back to strange dental arrangements again:
Not all of the artwork is good. Here's a daubed Frankenstein, painted with a brush big enough to clean the garage out with:
Only the covers of the magazines are in colour, but there are some very striking black and white photographs inside. I have chosen some characters from my favourite horror films, the old 1930s Universal productions:
Here's Doctor Pretorius. The man with all the best lines:
His toast: "To a new world of gods and monsters! "
And: "Do you like gin? It's my only weakness. "
And: "Have a cigar – they're my only weakness! "
And then, in the mausoleum when the Frankenstein monster makes a sudden unexpected appearance:
"And I thought I was alone!"
And here's the studio where Godzilla trashes Tokyo on a daily basis. Occasionally his Monkey Mate, King Kong, comes along to help him. The original film, "King Kong v Godzilla", of course, was voted "Best Film for a late night beer drinking session" for eighteen consecutive years:
And finally, John Cleese's entry in the Christmas Competition at the Ministry of Silly Werewolves:
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30 responses to "Famous Monsters of Filmland (2)"
So glad I didn't see this post just before going to bed.
jfwknifton
You made me think for a moment about what I would choose as the most frightening monster from the cinema but I don't think that the old monsters like the wolfman or the mummy can compare with the monsters in modern films, or indeed, the monsters in modern life.
Quite right John.
paolsoren
I'm sorry John, but I am going to pass. I have never been able to give the genre enough interest to understand.
That's OK. It would be a boring world if we all liked the same things. I've never been able to like classical music as much as I ought to, and as regards sports, apart from soccer and cricket, there are very few I would give the time of day, although I can see that there is a certain artistic beauty in a good game of Aussie Rules.
Yes John. And don't you think the USA would have been a better place if they played cricket?
Yes, I do. You learn a new respect for people of colour when one of them can whack you on the head with a cricket ball at 90mph, or when some old grandad like Bishan Bedi can toss a slow ball to you that will tie you in knots. Likewise, there was little talk of "white supremacy" when England played the West Indies in three Test series totalling 14 tests and lost 0-14. The closest we got to any question of racial issues then was when the newspapers said that we had been "blackwashed". Happy Days.
It's not called "The Game They Play In Heaven" for nothing.
A great collection with fun captions
Thank you, Derrick, I always enjoy including those little asides that seem to come winging into my mind every time I sit down to write a non-serious blog post.
If I were you, I'd watch out for your cholesterol, those Kentucky Fried Pterodactyls look like all skin and no meat.
I used to watch so many of these movies as a kid.
Yes, and they were really great movies, that would frighten you in the cinema but not scar you for life. Years ago, I took a group of around fifty 12 and 13 year olds on a long coach journey to southern France. I put "The Bride of Frankenstein" on the coach's DVD player. At first there was plenty of scorn for a black and white movie, but after ten minutes, you could have heard a pin drop!
I believe it!! They are classics.
CD player on the coach! That's postively decadent. In our day the High school's preferred modes of transport were: 1) the clapped-out school coach (driven by JSH); 2) the clapped-out former police van with wooden bench seats; 3) the clapped-out 4-tonner with planks to sit on. It was the frugality that kept the fees reasonable!
It's a pity that nobody has ever done a graph of the school fees. I did find out though, the cost of all the various things that you might have wanted to pay for back in 1900, with the modern equivalents in brackets:
These were made up of £8 (£984) for tuition and £1 9s 0d (£55.35) for books and stationery. The fees had to be paid one term in advance, money to the school's bankers, Messrs Samuel Smith & Co in the Market Place. An extra fee of three shillings (£18.45) was charged to boys to use the Chemical Laboratory. "The maintenance of the Football and Cricket of the School was a further 3s 0d per term (£9.23). Other small subscriptions were payable for the Fives Club, the Lawn Tennis Club and the Gymnastic Club."
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As a young person, how did I miss these magazines? I didn't know they existed. I saw the movies, but missed the magazines.
Well, I just checked and the first one came out at the end of 1958 and they were still being published in the 1970s and 1980s at least. There were four issues per year, usually January or February, then May or June, August or September, and finally November or December. Personally, I have always found it very difficult to remember to buy publications when they are not either every week or every month.
There is at least one ebay dealer who sells digital DVDs with these magazines on them You can find him here, and he does ship to the United States:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153196924493?hash=item23ab3f8e4d:g:X6gAAOSwj2RbA7hR
By the end of 1958, I was almost 16 years old and likely more interested in young ladies than monsters. That's probably why I missed these magazines.
Good point !!
Life has its distractions.
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John, I wasn't aware that Godzilla and Kong are old acquaintances. I found their latest encounter very entertaining.
Oh yes, they are definitely old friends, from 1963:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056142/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
In this film, though, they are so obviously men in suits that it becomes a comedy, and if a group of you happen to be involved in drinking a few beers, then the film soon turns into being completely hilarious. Funniest moment is when King Kong pulls up a tree and tries to push it down Godzilla's throat, but it seems to be slightly too large, and he can't do it!
Aviationtrails
The only films I ever remember watching were the King Kong / Godzilla ones. Fights over skyscrapers with model aeroplanes hanging on wires. The cyber men from Dr Who used to scare me, so much more then that and I couldn't watch it.
You are so right. The Cyber Men were really scary with that "face that was not a real face", that never changed expression.
I agree with you too about Godzilla, although the original film of 1954 was meant to make a serious point, namely that if you keep carrying out atomic testing deep in the sea, who knows what you may awaken? Subsequent films have been mostly a succession of men in monster suits, presented as if it were that old Saturday afternoon wrestling, with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks. (I used to like them too !)
I remember watching them with my day. Very much a showcase, followed by the usual re-enactment by my brother and I! Good old Saturday sport with Dickie Davis!
I used to really enjoy the wrestling. It always had some comedy in it, some laughs. My favourite was Les Kellett who was as good as Laurel and Hardy on his day. The modern WWE stuff nowadays is so fierce and macho. Never a laugh in sight.
Lakshmi Bhat
So many would have watched with biting nails and sitting on the edge of the seat. 😁
Absolutely! Back in the 1930s, there was nothing more frightening than Boris Karloff as Frankenstein or the Mummy, and Bela Lugosi as Dracula.
Boris Karloff played the monster, not Frankenstein.
Just an abbreviation for not having to write "Henry Frankenstein's monster". Baron Frankenstein was played by Frederick Kerr and Henry Frankenstein by Colin Clive.


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FAQ: Tappan Zee Bridge demolition with explosives
What you need to know about the demolition of the Tappan Zee Bridge.
FAQ: Tappan Zee Bridge demolition with explosives What you need to know about the demolition of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Check out this story on poughkeepsiejournal.com: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2019/01/09/tappan-zee-bridge-demolition-explosives-faq/2515831002/
Christopher J. Eberhart, Rockland/Westchester Journal News Published 8:48 a.m. ET Jan. 9, 2019 | Updated 8:42 a.m. ET Jan. 15, 2019
Preparations are made Jan. 9, 2019, at the Tappan Zee Bridge for its upcoming demolition using explosives.(Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News)
One of the remaining sections of the Tappan Zee Bridge is scheduled to be demolished with explosives on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Here are answers to questions about the demolition with key information you need to know:
1. What is happening to the Tappan Zee Bridge?
State contractors will use explosives to take down the eastern portion of what remains of the old bridge.
2. When is the Tappan Zee Bridge being demolished?
The demolition was originally scheduled for Jan. 12, but was postponed to Jan. 15 because of high winds.
OVERVIEW: Tappan Zee Bridge demolition postponed
STORY: Saturday's boom goes bust; Tappan Zee demolition postponed
BRIDGE: New Tappan Zee Bridge demolition date and time set
3. How is the Tappan Zee Bridge being demolished?
Explosive charges will be used to detonate vertical support columns on the bridge's east anchor span closer to the Westchester side, according to a fact sheet obtained by The Journal News.
The explosive charges will be timed so that the bridge falls eastward, away from the main navigation channel.
TAPPAN ZEE KEEPSAKES: Where to get mementos
4. Why are they using explosives to demolish the Tappan Zee Bridge?
Engineers determined that the structure was unsound and declared it off-limits to workers after workers heard a loud pop come off the steel superstructure on Sept. 7.
Preparations are made Jan. 9, 2019, at the Tappan Zee Bridge for its upcoming demolition using explosives. (Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News)
5. What time will the explosion and related traffic changes on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge occur?
Timeline according to Tappan Zee Constructors:
8:30 a.m.: The Hudson River's main navigation channel will be closed for three hours.
10 a.m.: The New York State Thruway/I-87/I-287 will close in both directions from Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow (Exit 9) to Nyack/South Nyack/US Route 9W (Exit 11) for about 45 minutes while the bridge is taken down.
All traffic will be reopened once the surrounding area is deemed safe.
DEMOLITION: Traffic timeline and closures
Preparations are underway for the demolition of the remaining sections of the Tappan Zee Bridge, as seen from the Piermont Pier Jan. 3, 2019. (Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News)
6. Is the entire remaining bridge coming down?
No, only the eastern span will come down. The western span is scheduled to come down before the end of the year.
7. Will they use explosives for the last part?
No, the western span closer to Rockland will be dismantled in the traditional way.
8. How loud will the explosion be?
Officials said the bridge will drop into the water and sound like one set of fireworks.
Loud noises often startle animals, especially dogs, so pet owners are advised to keep their animals indoors or leashed during the operation, according to the fact sheet.
HOW LOUD?: Tappan Zee Bridge explosion: How loud will blast be? See other bridges blown up
9. Who will set off the explosions? Who is demolishing the bridge?
Controlled Demolition of Maryland, the company that took down the Kosciuszko Bridge between Brooklyn and Queens in October 2017, will oversee the Tappan Zee Bridge demolition.
10. Will the Metro-North Hudson Line be running?
The operation is not expected to significantly impact train service but a brief delay may occur, according to the Tappan Zee Constructors.
11. What will happen to the bridge after the explosion?
Steel will be recovered by marine salvage teams using chains that have been laid on the riverbed and, over the coming weeks, removed by barge, according to the fact sheet.
12. Where are the best places to watch live?
There are several places to watch the explosion live. Here's a full list of places on both sides of the bridge.
► BEST VIEWING:Where to watch
► EAT AND WATCH:Restaurants to open early for Tuesday's Tappan Zee demo viewing
13. Where can I watch online?
If you can't be there in person, lohud.com will be streaming the bridge demolition live on our website and the lohud Facebook page.
► WATCH LIVE ONLINE:Tappan Zee Bridge demolition to be streamed live on lohud
14. Can I watch from my boat?
The U.S. Coast Guard is planning to establish a 2,500-foot safety radius around the controlled demolition site during the operation, according to the fact sheet.
15. How old is the Tappan Zee Bridge?
The bridge is 63 years old.
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► 46 PHOTOS: Historical look back at construction of Tappan Zee Bridge
Photos: A historical look back at construction of Tappan Zee Bridge
Tappan Zee Bridge under construction. Westchester County Historical Society
A 1950s photo showing the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Historical Society, Inc. of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow
Historic photograph of the building of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Historical Society of Rockland County
Tappan Zee Bridge under construction. Photographer unknown
Tappan Zee Bridge under construction. Westchester Historical Society
Tappan Zee Bridge toll plaza in Tarrytown under construction, date unknown. Photographer unknown
The building of the Tappan Zee Bridge transformed Rockland County from a farming community to a bustling suburb. Historical Society of Rockland County
View of construction of the superstructure on the Tappan Zee Bridge in the early 1950s. Nyack Library
The Tappan Zee Bridge under construction. Westchester Historical Society
Tappan Zee Bridge under construction, photographed Dec. 21, 1954. Historical Society of Rockland County
General view from Tarrytown side showing progress of deck concrete on approach spans, photographed Sept. 2, 1955. L.F. Stockmeyer/ Historical Society of Rockland County
Historic photograph of the building of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The bridge transformed Rockland County from a farming community to a bustling suburb. Historical Society of Rockland County
The Tappan Zee Bridge under construction. Westchester County Historical Society
Many houses in South Nyack and Grandview were destroyed or moved to a new location when the first Tappan Zee Bridge was built in 1952-1955. Historical Society of the Nyacks
The building of the Tappan Zee Bridge transformed Rockland County from a farming community to a bustling suburb. View of main channel looking northwest., photographed Dec. 7, 1954. Historical Society of Rockland County
The building of the Tappan Zee Bridge transformed Rockland County from a farming community to a bustling suburb. View of the superstructure under construction, photographed Sept. 2, 1955. Historical Society of Rockland County
1950s aerial view of the Tappan Zee Bridge under construction as the superstructure was being readied. View looks south; off in the distance in the Manhattan skyline. Warren Inglese/The Journal News
A 1950s photo showing the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge and work being done at the Luke Estate in Tarrytown, looking west, in the area where the toll booths are now located. The Historical Society, Inc. of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow
A button and ribbon commemorating the opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Historical Society, Inc. of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow
New York Gov. Averill Harriman waving, center, and Helen Hayes MacArthur, holding a bouquet at the far left, at the ribbon cutting that opened the Tappan Zee bridge in 1955. Historical Society of Rockland County
Official opening ceremony of the Tappan Zee bridge. From left, Tarrytown Mayor Edwaro Vibrano, Helen Hayes MacArthur and New York Gov. Averill Harriman. The Tarrytown Historical Society
The Tappan Zee Bridge twists as it lands on the Rockland County side at Salisbury Point in South Nyack. Historical Society of Rockland County
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Quentin Charles Douglas was the firstborn child in a large family. Throughout his childhood, Quentin's parents worked hard to put food on the table for their children. They also instilled in Quentin the value of hard work and saving money. Quentin took those lessons to heart, putting forth his best effort in school, finding a rewarding job and putting away as much in savings as he could. For many years, Quentin worked for a company that offered a 401(k) plan. During those years, he put as much into his 401(k) as he could afford so that he could maximize the benefit of his employer's matching contributions. Eventually, Quentin moved on to other employment and made a tax-free rollover of his 401(k) into an IRA. As he approached retirement, Quentin continued to contribute to his retirement savings by maxing out his IRA contributions each year.
With his lifelong penchant for saving money and some savvy investing, Quentin was able to retire comfortably at age 65. Given his lifetime savings, investment income and social security distributions, Quentin does not feel he needs the additional income that his IRA distributions will provide – especially with the increased taxes tied to that income.
Quentin understood that making a gift from his IRA to charity before reaching 70½ would be treated as taxable income (see Part 1). Based on that knowledge, he decided to wait to donate a portion of his IRA to charity until after his "half-birthday." Quentin decides to call his tax advisor to discuss whether donating from his IRA at this time would be the best option for making a charitable gift.
Quentin's advisor explains that because he has now reached age 70½, he is eligible to make an outright tax-free gift to charity from his IRA, known as an IRA charitable rollover. Section 408(d)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code describes the circumstances under which an IRA owner may make an IRA charitable rollover, described in the Internal Revenue Code as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Quentin may distribute up to $100,000 per year directly from his IRA to a qualified charity. Qualified charities include Sec. 509(a)(1) and Sec. 170(b)(1)(A) public charities. Section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations and Sec. 4966(d)(2) donor advised funds are not qualified recipients of QCDs.
The advisor also points out that although Quentin is now eligible to make a QCD, he is not yet required to take a distribution from his IRA. The age at which required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin was increased from 70½ to 72. Therefore, Quentin does not have a required minimum distribution this year. He can wait and allow the IRA to continue to grow until he reaches age 72.
If the QCD rules are met, the distribution will not be included in Quentin's taxable income for the year. However, he will not receive a charitable income tax deduction for the transfer. Once Quentin reaches age 72, a QCD will satisfy his RMD up to $100,000. Usually, donors must itemize their tax deductions in order to benefit from charitable giving. However, an IRA charitable rollover allows nonitemizers to benefit.
In addition to nonitemizers, this "universal deduction" is beneficial for taxpayers who have already reached their deduction limitations for the year. A taxpayer may deduct up to 60% of his or her adjusted gross income (AGI) each year for cash contributions and up to 30% of AGI for contributions of appreciated property. Donors who have reached these limits may still make IRA charitable rollover gifts which reduce their taxable income for the year. This is because the IRA charitable rollover allows donors to make a charitable contribution without providing a charitable deduction, which also removes the distributions from taxable income.
As a non-itemizer, Quentin likes the idea of being able to donate to charity while also reducing his taxable income once his required minimum distributions begin at age 72. Quentin understands that he will not have RMDs for another year and a half, but he decides to test the QCD waters anyway. Therefore, he makes a modest QCD from his IRA and plans to make larger QCDs once his RMDs begin.
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This should be a lot of fun and informative!
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ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the Ravi Urban Development Project was significant for the economic and social uplift of Lahore and would generate immense job opportunities.
"The completion of the project will not only increase economic activity, but also create employment opportunities through quality construction on unused land," the Prime Minister said while chairing a meeting regarding development projects of Punjab's provincial capital.
The review meeting discussed progress on projects including Ravi Urban Development, Central Business District, relocation of Walton Airport and provision of affordable housing to the people in adjoining small towns, under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The meeting was attended by Special Assistant Dr. Shahbaz Gill, Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Authority Lt. Gen. (retd) Anwar Ali Haider and senior officials.
Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht, Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Salman Shah, Special Assistant to CM Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, Chairman Ravi Urban Development Authority Rashid Aziz and senior officials attended the meeting through video-link.
The meeting was informed that negotiations with the consultants and design issues in the Ravi City project had entered its final stages.
The meeting was updated about the progress regarding waste water plant and the steps being taken to organize an investors' conference in near future.
The participants were also briefed on the progress regarding land acquisition under the project.
Regarding the Central Business District project and the relocation of Walton Airport, the participants were informed that the commercial, retail and residential zoning of the project was in line with international standards.
The meeting was briefed on the proposed projects for construction of affordable houses for the low-income group under the vision of the Prime Minister, in the vicinity of small towns of Punjab.
Prime Minister Imran Khan directed to set timelines and initiate the project as soon as possible in view of its usefulness for the poor and low income groups.
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using System;
using Eto.Forms;
using Eto.Drawing;
using Eto.GtkSharp.Drawing;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Eto.GtkSharp.Forms.Menu;

namespace Eto.GtkSharp.Forms.Controls
{
	public class TreeViewHandler : GtkControl<Gtk.ScrolledWindow, TreeView, TreeView.ICallback>, TreeView.IHandler, IGtkListModelHandler<ITreeItem, ITreeStore>
	{
		GtkTreeModel<ITreeItem, ITreeStore> model;
		CollectionHandler collection;
		readonly Gtk.TreeView tree;
		ContextMenu contextMenu;
		bool cancelExpandCollapseEvents;
		readonly Gtk.CellRendererText textCell;
		public static Size MaxImageSize = new Size(16, 16);

		public override Gtk.Widget EventControl
		{
			get { return tree; }
		}

		public class CollectionHandler : DataStoreChangedHandler<ITreeItem, ITreeStore>
		{
			WeakReference handler;
			public TreeViewHandler Handler { get { return (TreeViewHandler)handler.Target; } set { handler = new WeakReference(value); } }

			public void ExpandItems(ITreeStore store, Gtk.TreePath path)
			{
				Handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents = true;
				PerformExpandItems(store, path);
				Handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents = false;
			}

			void PerformExpandItems(ITreeStore store, Gtk.TreePath path)
			{
				if (store == null)
					return;
				var newpath = path.Copy();
				newpath.AppendIndex(0);
				for (int i = 0; i < store.Count; i++)
				{
					var item = store[i];
					if (item.Expandable)
					{
						if (item.Expanded)
						{
							Handler.tree.ExpandToPath(newpath);
							PerformExpandItems(item, newpath);
						}
						else
						{
							Handler.tree.CollapseRow(newpath);
						}
					}
					newpath.Next();
				}
			}

			public void ExpandItems()
			{
				var store = Handler.collection.Collection;
				ExpandItems(store, new Gtk.TreePath());
			}

			public override void AddRange(IEnumerable<ITreeItem> items)
			{
				Handler.UpdateModel();
				ExpandItems();
			}

			public override void AddItem(ITreeItem item)
			{
				var path = new Gtk.TreePath();
				path.AppendIndex(Collection.Count);
				var iter = Handler.model.GetIterFromItem(item, path);
				Handler.tree.Model.EmitRowInserted(path, iter);
			}

			public override void InsertItem(int index, ITreeItem item)
			{
				var path = new Gtk.TreePath();
				path.AppendIndex(index);
				var iter = Handler.model.GetIterFromItem(item, path);
				Handler.tree.Model.EmitRowInserted(path, iter);
			}

			public override void RemoveItem(int index)
			{
				var path = new Gtk.TreePath();
				path.AppendIndex(index);
				Handler.tree.Model.EmitRowDeleted(path);
			}

			public override void RemoveAllItems()
			{
				Handler.UpdateModel();
			}
		}

		void UpdateModel()
		{
			model = new GtkTreeModel<ITreeItem, ITreeStore> { Handler = this };
			tree.Model = new Gtk.TreeModelAdapter(model);
		}

		public TreeViewHandler()
		{
			tree = new Gtk.TreeView();
			UpdateModel();
			tree.HeadersVisible = false;

			var col = new Gtk.TreeViewColumn();
			var pbcell = new Gtk.CellRendererPixbuf();
			col.PackStart(pbcell, false);
			col.SetAttributes(pbcell, "pixbuf", 1);
			textCell = new Gtk.CellRendererText();
			col.PackStart(textCell, true);
			col.SetAttributes(textCell, "text", 0);
			tree.AppendColumn(col);

			tree.ShowExpanders = true;

			Control = new Gtk.ScrolledWindow();
			Control.ShadowType = Gtk.ShadowType.In;
			Control.Add(tree);

			tree.Events |= Gdk.EventMask.ButtonPressMask;
		}

		protected override void Initialize()
		{
			base.Initialize();
			tree.ButtonPressEvent += Connector.HandleTreeButtonPressEvent;
		}

		public override void AttachEvent(string id)
		{
			switch (id)
			{
				case TreeView.ExpandingEvent:
					tree.TestExpandRow += Connector.HandleTestExpandRow;
					break;
				case TreeView.ExpandedEvent:
					tree.RowExpanded += Connector.HandleRowExpanded;
					break;
				case TreeView.CollapsingEvent:
					tree.TestCollapseRow += Connector.HandleTestCollapseRow;
					break;
				case TreeView.CollapsedEvent:
					tree.RowCollapsed += Connector.HandleRowCollapsed;
					break;
				case TreeView.ActivatedEvent:
					tree.RowActivated += Connector.HandleRowActivated;
					break;
				case TreeView.SelectionChangedEvent:
					tree.Selection.Changed += Connector.HandleSelectionChanged;
					break;
				case TreeView.LabelEditingEvent:
					textCell.EditingStarted += Connector.HandleEditingStarted;
					break;
				case TreeView.LabelEditedEvent:
					textCell.Edited += Connector.HandleEdited;
					break;
				default:
					base.AttachEvent(id);
					break;
			}
		}

		public object GetItem(Gtk.TreePath path)
		{
			return model.GetItemAtPath(path);
		}

		protected new TreeViewConnector Connector { get { return (TreeViewConnector)base.Connector; } }

		protected override WeakConnector CreateConnector()
		{
			return new TreeViewConnector();
		}

		protected class TreeViewConnector : GtkControlConnector
		{
			public new TreeViewHandler Handler { get { return (TreeViewHandler)base.Handler; } }

			public void HandleTestExpandRow(object o, Gtk.TestExpandRowArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				if (handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents)
					return;
				var e = new TreeViewItemCancelEventArgs(handler.GetItem(args.Path) as ITreeItem);
				handler.Callback.OnExpanding(handler.Widget, e);
				args.RetVal = e.Cancel;
			}

			public void HandleTestCollapseRow(object o, Gtk.TestCollapseRowArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				if (handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents)
					return;
				var e = new TreeViewItemCancelEventArgs(handler.GetItem(args.Path) as ITreeItem);
				handler.Callback.OnCollapsing(handler.Widget, e);
				args.RetVal = e.Cancel;
			}

			public void HandleRowExpanded(object o, Gtk.RowExpandedArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				if (handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents)
					return;
				var item = handler.GetItem(args.Path) as ITreeItem;
				if (item != null && !item.Expanded)
				{
					item.Expanded = true;
					handler.collection.ExpandItems(item, args.Path);
					handler.Callback.OnExpanded(handler.Widget, new TreeViewItemEventArgs(item));
				}
			}

			public void HandleRowCollapsed(object o, Gtk.RowCollapsedArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				if (handler.cancelExpandCollapseEvents)
					return;
				var item = handler.GetItem(args.Path) as ITreeItem;
				if (item != null && item.Expanded)
				{
					item.Expanded = false;
					handler.Callback.OnCollapsed(handler.Widget, new TreeViewItemEventArgs(item));
				}
			}

			public void HandleRowActivated(object o, Gtk.RowActivatedArgs args)
			{
				Handler.Callback.OnActivated(Handler.Widget, new TreeViewItemEventArgs(Handler.model.GetItemAtPath(args.Path)));
			}

			public void HandleSelectionChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
			{
				Handler.Callback.OnSelectionChanged(Handler.Widget, EventArgs.Empty);
			}

			public void HandleEditingStarted(object o, Gtk.EditingStartedArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				var item = handler.model.GetItemAtPath(args.Path);
				if (item != null)
				{
					var itemArgs = new TreeViewItemCancelEventArgs(item);
					handler.Callback.OnLabelEditing(handler.Widget, itemArgs);
					args.RetVal = itemArgs.Cancel;
				}
			}

			public void HandleEdited(object o, Gtk.EditedArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				var item = handler.model.GetItemAtPath(args.Path);
				if (item != null)
				{
					handler.Callback.OnLabelEdited(handler.Widget, new TreeViewItemEditEventArgs(item, args.NewText));
					item.Text = args.NewText;
				}
			}

			[GLib.ConnectBefore]
			public void HandleTreeButtonPressEvent(object o, Gtk.ButtonPressEventArgs args)
			{
				var handler = Handler;
				if (handler.contextMenu != null && args.Event.Button == 3 && args.Event.Type == Gdk.EventType.ButtonPress)
				{
					var menu = ((ContextMenuHandler)handler.contextMenu.Handler).Control;
					menu.Popup();
					menu.ShowAll();
				}
			}
		}

		public ITreeStore DataStore
		{
			get { return collection != null ? collection.Collection : null; }
			set
			{
				if (collection != null)
					collection.Unregister();
				collection = new CollectionHandler { Handler = this };
				collection.Register(value);
			}
		}

		public ContextMenu ContextMenu
		{
			get { return contextMenu; }
			set { contextMenu = value; }
		}

		public ITreeItem SelectedItem
		{
			get
			{
				Gtk.TreeIter iter;
				if (tree.Selection.GetSelected(out iter))
				{
					return model.GetItemAtIter(iter);
				}
				return null;
			}
			set
			{
				if (value != null)
				{
					var path = model.GetPathFromItem(value);
					if (path != null)
					{
						tree.ExpandToPath(path);
						tree.Selection.SelectPath(path);
						tree.ScrollToCell(path, null, false, 0, 0);
					}
				}
				else
					tree.Selection.UnselectAll();
			}
		}

		public GLib.Value GetColumnValue(ITreeItem item, int column, int row)
		{
			switch (column)
			{
				case 0:
					return new GLib.Value(item.Text);
				case 1:
					if (item.Image != null)
					{
						var image = item.Image.Handler as IGtkPixbuf;
						if (image != null)
							return new GLib.Value(image.GetPixbuf(MaxImageSize));
					}
					return new GLib.Value((Gdk.Pixbuf)null);
			}
			throw new InvalidOperationException();
		}

		public int NumberOfColumns
		{
			get { return 2; }
		}

		public int GetRowOfItem(ITreeItem item)
		{
			return collection != null ? collection.IndexOf(item) : -1;
		}

		public void RefreshData()
		{
			UpdateModel();
			collection.ExpandItems();
		}

		public void RefreshItem(ITreeItem item)
		{
			var path = model.GetPathFromItem(item);
			if (path != null && path.Depth > 0 && !object.ReferenceEquals(item, collection.Collection))
			{
				Gtk.TreeIter iter;
				tree.Model.GetIter(out iter, path);
				tree.Model.EmitRowChanged(path, iter);
				tree.Model.EmitRowHasChildToggled(path, iter);
				cancelExpandCollapseEvents = true;
				if (item.Expanded)
				{
					tree.CollapseRow(path);
					tree.ExpandRow(path, false);
					collection.ExpandItems(item, path);
				}
				else
					tree.CollapseRow(path);
				cancelExpandCollapseEvents = false;
			}
			else
				RefreshData();
		}

		public ITreeItem GetNodeAt(PointF point)
		{
			Gtk.TreePath path;
			if (tree.GetPathAtPos((int)point.X, (int)point.Y, out path))
			{
				return model.GetItemAtPath(path);
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Combine fruit, sugar to taste and water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a vigorous boil and crush fruit with a potato masher until desired consistency. Add pectin in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir until the pectin is dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be "stirred down"), stirring constantly. Boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
If freezing or refrigerating, ladle the jam into clean canning jars to within ½ inch of the rim. Wipe rims clean. Cover with lids. Let the jars stand at room temperature until set, about 24 hours, before refrigerating or freezing. Or process in a water bath to store at room temperature (see Tip).
Make Ahead Tip: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, in the freezer for up to 1 year or at room temperature for up to 1 year if processed in a water bath.
Tip: How to Prep & Measure Fruit—Berries: Remove stems; hull strawberries. Measure whole. Cherries: Remove stems and pits; halve. Measure halves. Peaches, Nectarines & Plums: Peel if desired. Cut into ½-inch pieces; discard pits. Measure pieces. Apples, Pears & other fruit: Peel if desired. Quarter, remove seeds and cut into ½-inch pieces. Measure pieces.
To peel stone fruit, dip them in boiling water for about 1 minute to loosen their skins. Let cool slightly, then remove the skins with a paring knife. Notes: ¾ cup maple syrup (or honey) or ½-1 cup Splenda Granular can be used in place of 1 cup sugar.
We tested Fresh Fruit Jam with "No sugar needed" pectin from Ball and Sure-Jell. We prefer this to regular pectin because you can adjust the amount of added sugar. Regular pectin cannot be used in its place because it requires more sugar to ensure a proper set. Although Sure-Jell's instructions indicate that you cannot use less sugar than called for in their recipes, we had successful results using less (as indicated in our recipes).
Tip: Processing in a boiling water bath ensures safe storage at room temperature for up to a year. For step-by-step pictures and instructions, go to eatingwell.com/kitchentips.


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