Armen Living Butterfly Mid-Century Dining Chair, Blue/Walnut Finish - To ensure both sturdiness and natural beauty, the butterfly is fitted with walnut finished metal legs. This mid-century style dining chair features a comfortable curved back upholstered in beautiful fabric. The arms of the butterfly are curved extensions of the back, making this chair a truly unique and stylish piece. The style and sophistication of this contemporary piece is sure to impress and comfort. The armen living butterfly modern side chair is a wonderful addition to the contemporary kitchen or living room setting. The butterfly is available in blue, charcoal and green.
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bella Butterfly Outdoor Folding Lawn and Camping Chair - It also has a handy cup holder positioned at your child's fingertips. Your child will be "sitting pretty" with bella in this delightful folding chair with its brightly striped and sturdy metal frame.
Midcentury Modern Indigo Butterfly Chair Cover - Fun the urban shop butterfly chair's fun, vibrant colors/designs are sure ro add the pop of color you need. Durable although lightweight, it has a weight capacity of 225lbs and is made of 100% polyester, and metal frame but its lightweight structure makes it portable and convenient to carry. Functional the urban shop butterfly chair folds for easy storage making it a fun, and trendy portable seating option for your bedroom, dorm room, office, and livingroom no-tools assembly required.
 Soft and Sturdy  Your Zone Lux Shag Butterfly Chair, Multiple Colors (Racy Pink) - Often used as a kid's butterfly chair due to its attractive stardust purple color, it will add a dash of color to any room that you place it in. The seating material on this chair is 100% polyester. But its lightweight structure makes it portable and convenient to carry. Spot clean is to be used for cleaning the chair. The your zone lux shag butterfly chair is a stylish and comfortable chair that makes a great addition to any room in your home. The racy pink butterfly chair has a capacity of 225 pounds. The chair is foldable, making it easy to store.
Folding Plush Butterfly Chair in Blush - Super soft and durable fabric upholstery | generously padded for complete relaxation and support | sturdy metal frame and legs. Ideal for dorm, game room, or apartment, the folding plush butterfly chair has a tufted seat that is ultra comfortable. Easy to assemble | constructed of metal, plastic, and polyester fabric with poly fiber fill | 250 lb weight capacity. Lightweight, folding design that can easily be transported and used in any space you wish to lounge, relax, and unwind. Measures 3228″ d x 2874″ w x 3465″ h.
Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls Be Relaxed Butterfly Chair Doll Furniture - From manhattan toy's multiple award-winning groovy girls collection of soft fashion dolls and accessories. Exciting dollhouse furniture accessory for dolls and dollhouses in the 16 scale range. Dollhouse chair measures 7l x 6w x 6h dolls sold separately. This doll furniture chair has a sturdy metal frame and flower patterned fabric covering. Groovy girls and accessories encourage young girls to celebrate their own unique qualities.
BROWN DARK TAN LEATHER ARM CHAIR STAR BUTTERFLY LEATHER BUTTERFLY CHAIR HOME DECOR – ONLY COVER - Leather butterfly arm chair butterfly leather butterfly chair, only cover. This listing is only for coverchair is not included. Dimension of cover 33 inch x 37 inch approx. Dark tan brown.
Oversized Butterfly Chair (Black) - Provides a spacious seating area with comfort you can sink in to. Removable cover allows for easier cleaning. Soft-knit fabric with supportive cushioning. Space-saving furniture, folds up and includes carrying case with handles. Dimensions in chair position width 33″, height 35″ (floor to chair bottom height 17″), depth 28″ (front to back).
Leather Butterfly Chair in Black - 5 in. Assembly required. 5 in. W x 34. 5 in. H. D x 31. 31.
Mainstays Butterfly Chair, Mint - The soft microsuede fabric is stylish and comfortable, and the collapsible construction makes the mainstays butterfly chair easy to store. Give your home a fun and versatile seating option with the mainstays butterfly chair.
BROWN LEATHER ARM CHAIR BUTTERFLY LEATHER BUTTERFLY CHAIR HOME DECOR – ONLY IRON FRAME ONLY IRON STAND - Arm chair butterfly bkf butterfly star aa chair home decor, only iron frame only iron stand. Note, assembly required. Note leather cover is not included in this listingthis listing is only of iron stand / frame. · Across the top 70 cm, across the bottom 71 cm and from top to bottom (in the center) 89 cm. Material iron pipes.
Anti-Brown Leather Butterfly Chair - Strong steel frame with micro suede fabric. Weight should not exceed 225 lbs. Footrest included, perfect for dorms, bedrooms and more. Folds easily for travel and storage. Dimensions 28″ x 285″ x 35″.
Your Zone Lux Shag Butterfly Black Chair, Folding, Soft - The your zone lux shag butterfly chair is a stylish and comfortable chair that makes a great addition to any room in your home. Spot clean is to be used for cleaning the chair. But its lightweight structure makes it portable and convenient to carry.
Mainstays Butterfly Chair (Teal) - Give your home a fun and versatile seating option with the mainstays butterfly chair. The soft microsuede fabric is stylish and comfortable, and the collapsible construction makes the mainstays butterfly chair easy to store.
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Urban Shop Cabana Stripes Butterfly Chair, Burnt with Light Blue Trim - Add a cabana feel to any room with the cabana stripes butterfly chair. Spot clean only. Available in multiple colors and as a saucer chair. Dimensions 28″w x 28. 5″d x 37″h. Canvas fabrication with metal frame. The chair folds for easy storage when not in use making it perfect for small spaces and rooms.


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Q: Align divs vertically when floated with a floated set of divs how do i vertically align them so they sit all together without white space below shorter divs ie here....
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        <title>Untitled Document</title>

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http://jsfiddle.net/AK32q/4/
so that div5 butts up to div 2 vertically im sure it's Jquery but i cant find anything?
many thanks

A: You can give your class .imadiv a min-height see updated fiddle here http://jsfiddle.net/AK32q/3/
CSS:
.imadiv {
    border: 1px solid #FF0000;
    float: left;
    margin: 5px;
    padding: 10px;
    width: 200px;
    min-height:200px;
}

That just makes it all lined up with same height. I'm sure that's not what you want.
But there's a plugin by David DeSandro, I use his masonry plugin http://masonry.desandro.com/
See your fiddle with his plugin here http://jsfiddle.net/AK32q/5/
Jquery:
var $container = $('#wrapper');
// initialize
$container.masonry({
  columnWidth: 30,
  itemSelector: '.imadiv'
});

var msnry = $container.data('masonry');

A: try giving the div inside the list like

 , this is will solve your problem.

A: For the top row only, repeat for bottom row.
var element = document.getElementById('one'),
    style = window.getComputedStyle(element),
    one = style.getPropertyValue('height');

var element = document.getElementById('two'),
    style2 = window.getComputedStyle(element),
    two = style2.getPropertyValue('height');

var element = document.getElementById('three'),
    style3 = window.getComputedStyle(element),
    three = style3.getPropertyValue('height');

one = parseInt(one);
two = parseInt(two);
three = parseInt(three);
var divmax = Math.max(one,two,three);
document.getElementById('one').innerHTML = divmax;
document.getElementById('one').style.height = divmax + "px";
document.getElementById('two').style.height = divmax + "px";
document.getElementById('three').style.height = divmax + "px";

FIDDLE DIDDLE

A: You don't need any third party frameworks/ libraries. You can do this with pure CSS. All you need to do is use a combination of unordered lists and absolute positioning. That would give you the exact effect you are look for.
Considering the structure of the html the way you have provided, this following CSS should do the trick for you:
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding:0;
}

ul {
    display:inline-block;
    list-style-type:none;
    margin:10px;
    width:30%;
    position:absolute;
}

ul.first {
    left:0%;
}

ul.second {
    left:33%;
}

ul.third {
    left:66%;
}

ul li {
    margin-bottom:10px;
    background-color:Orange;
    display:inline-block;
}

You can see this here: http://jsfiddle.net/3s4Xj/1/
This is a very simple layout that you desire. I'd recommend using pure CSS instead of any third-party libraries.
Hope this helps!!!

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Іркліївський район — адміністративно-територіальна одиниця утворена в 1923 році в складі Черкаської округи. Районний центр — село Іркліїв.

З 27 лютого 1932 року район в складі Київської, з 22 вересня 1937 року Полтавської, з 7 січня 1954 року у складі новоствореної Черкаської області.

Станом на 1 вересня 1946 року в районі було 35 населених пунктів, які підпорядковувались 26 сільським радам. З них 26 сіл та 9 хуторів:
 села: Бузьки, Васютинці, Воронинці, Демки, Загородище, Іркліїв, Котлів, Крутьки, Лихоліти, Лящівка, Мельники, Митьки, Мойсинці, Москаленки, Мутихи, Налісні, Панське (Червоне), Першотравневе, Пищики, Ревбинці, Самовиця, Скородистик, Старе, Старий Коврай, Червонохижинці, Чехівка.
 хутори: Більки, Дубинка, Коврай, Михайлівка, Павлецки, Сусликів, Чайкин, Червоногірка, Чобітки.

Район ліквідований у листопаді 1959 року, а його населені пункти відійшли до Чорнобаївського району.

Джерела

Посилання

Література
 Українська РСР. Адміністративно-територіальний поділ. «Українське видавництво політичної літератури». 1947. стор. — 406.

Іркліївський район
Історія Полтавської області
Колишні райони України
Історія Золотоніського району

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Branch is an unincorporated community in southwestern Camden County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 73 one mile south of U.S. Route 54. Macks Creek is four miles to the northeast. Tunas is approximately four miles south on Route 73 in Dallas County.

A post office called Branch was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1968. The origin of the name Branch is uncertain.

References

Unincorporated communities in Camden County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri


Yi Smart IP Camera is an important part of the Xiaomi ecosystem.
This is a small and high-quality camera which can perform the most useful functions to give you extra eyes.
111 degrees viewing angle makes the camera indispensable as an electronic peephole, a surveillance system and a baby monitor.
This smart device automatically turns on when the motion is detected. At the same time it sends a message about the situation to your smartphone.


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After Huxley
New York magazine|August 17 - 30, 2020
YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer adopted a toddler from China and shared every step of the process with their online audience. Except the last.
By Caitlin Moscatello
THE VIDEO BEGAN like so many others. YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer, in the glow of camera-friendly lighting, staring into the lens. But this time, instead of energetically updating their roughly 1 million subscribers (over 700,000 on Myka's YouTube channel and over 300,000 on the family's vlog, The Stauffer Life) on their "kiddos" or Myka's "mommy morning routine" or vegan-meal ideas, the couple had somber expressions. "This is by far the hardest video James and I have ever publicly had to make," said Myka. Wearing white shirts that matched the linens on the bed where they sat, the Stauffers revealed that they had placed Huxley, their then almost 5-year-old autistic son from China— whose adoption process and life they had documented for more than three years— with "his now new forever family." Myka and James tearfully explained that the extent of Huxley's needs had not been clear when they'd adopted him, that it was never supposed to happen this way, and that they loved him.
Some viewers were sympathetic, but the video, which was posted in late May, also fueled outrage. The Stauffers lost thousands of subscribers, and Facebook and Instagram accounts sprung up demanding "Justice for Huxley" and "Cancel Myka & James Stauffer." Brands that had worked with Myka to promote their products— including Fabletics, Suave, Danimals, and Playtex Baby— distanced themselves. They were even subject to a sheriff 's-office investigation after detractors suggested their other children might be endangered. In the kindest light, Myka, now 33, and James, 35, were painted as well-meaning but naïve parents who had gotten in over their heads; in the harshest, they were fame-hungry narcissists who'd exploited a child for clicks and profit only to discard him when caring for him proved too difficult.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, anywhere from one percent to 5 percent of the more than 100,000 adoptions in the U.S. each year are legally terminated in what's called a "dissolution"—making the Stauffers' decision to relinquish custody rare but not unheard of. Had they not shared Huxley's adoption with the world, building an audience from videos about everything from his medical diagnoses to his food anxiety, they would be dealing with a private family tragedy rather than a public scandal. Instead, the Stauffers have been held up as examples of what is wrong with both influencer and adoption culture—and what can happen when a child is caught at the intersection.
BEFORE SHE WAS Myka Stauffer, adoption vlogger, she was Myka Bellisari, a nurse and single mother living in Ohio, posting weight-loss videos to her YouTube channel. This was 2012, around the time she met James on OkCupid. After they moved in together in Indianapolis and got pregnant, the couple started The Stauffer Life, where they vlogged about their relationship and growing family. In 2014, they were married, and Myka began a channel using her new last name. With James's support, she quit nursing; by Myka's own telling, his job as an engineer paid "at least three times" what she was making. She began selling clothes on eBay while filming for her channels. Eventually, she said, James convinced her to focus on YouTube full time.
Back then, much of their most-viewed content centered on the couple's quest to get pregnant again. Myka and James, who declined to be interviewed for this story but whose digital footprint spans countless hours of testimonials, showed an early willingness to share deeply personal moments. They were rewarded for it. Clips titled "my miscarriage story at 6 weeks pregnant!!!" and "live pregnancy test! am i pregnant?!!!" received hundreds of thousands of views, while videos about healthy breakfasts or Myka's favorite things fell flatter. The couple studied YouTube analytics—Myka has called James "an SEO god"—and leaned further into family vlogging.
They came off as a young, attractive couple dedicated to their kids and to each other without losing their sense of humor. Myka, with her ombré highlights, high cheekbones, and considered, casual outfits (her aesthetic might be described as mature-Coachella, Moon Juice–meets–the–mall), poured herself into decorating, cooking, and child-rearing. James was Super Dad, the devoted partner with endless energy for work and family. Myka described him as "the man of my dreams." They seemed equally ambitious, with Myka happily oversharing the details of their life and James more than willing to hold the camera when he wasn't also in front of the lens.
By 2016, Myka was homeschooling—a trend among top family vloggers—and James had started a car-detailing channel, Stauffer Garage, restoring his Honda Civic for early material. With their three kids, the family moved to Ohio. They remained on the lower rung of influencers. Other YouTubers had grown their audiences by sharing family milestones, and, in a 2019 interview, James acknowledged that "peak moments" could increase viewership. New homes play well, as do pregnancy and new babies (many successful family vloggers have four kids or more).
Myka said she'd long wanted to adopt; at one point, she and James talked about having six or seven children, with multiple adoptions, and were specifically interested in a child from Africa. James was more reluctant, she said, and after several conversations, she finally pleaded, "Can you please, please in your heart just consider adoption? Just really genuinely think about it, because it's really important to me." He ultimately agreed, and, later in 2016, the couple posted a video announcing their plans to adopt and their intent to take viewers along with them on their "journey."
Sharing information about a child's adoption before he or she is in the home is frowned upon by adoption experts. "We don't advise it. In fact, we ask them specifically not to do it," says Susan Soonkeum Cox, vice-president of policy and external affairs for Holt International, the agency that has since merged with the World Association for Children and Parents, which the Stauffers said they used to adopt Huxley. Not only can publicizing an adoption jeopardize it, but it's often seen as playing into the stereotype of white families swooping in to "save" foreign children. It "perpetuates the idea of lesser," says Cox, who was adopted from Korea. That notion hasn't stopped other influencers from documenting their process.
Myka began framing the couple's decision as a step they were being called to take, saying she was "so excited to open our hearts and see what the Good Lord has in store for us"—a sentiment frequently echoed by the often white and Christian community of adoption influencers. Adoption, Myka said, was "something that we really want to be part of our story." After speaking with adoption agencies, they decided to focus their search on China. International adoptions to the U.S. have dropped to a fraction of what they were a decade and a half ago, as many countries, including China, have revised their protocols. (For the 2019 fiscal year, the U.S. Department of State reported just 2,971 adoptions to the U.S. from other countries, down from almost 23,000 adoptions in 2004.) China still accounts for more adoptions to the U.S. than any other country, but now almost all adoptees from China to the U.S. are toddler age or older, and many have existing health conditions. If the Stauffers adopted from China, they would almost certainly be choosing a child with special needs.
Even then, though, there are two categories of adoption: the country's LID or "Log-in Date" program, in which the children have more minor needs, and the Special Focus program, in which the children usually have more challenging conditions. Myka said James was initially interested in going the LID route, but for reasons they didn't make quite clear, they decided to adopt from Special Focus instead. "Let's just say there's 100 conditions. Me and my husband were comfortable with 99 of the conditions, so we were very, very open," Myka told her viewers at the time.
During their search, Myka became active on Facebook groups about adoption. Cynthia Martin, a clinical psychologist who specializes in autism spectrum disorder and is the mother of two adopted daughters from China, says she first encountered Myka in a group-specific to parents who either had adopted from China or were interested in doing so. She says Myka "was very vocal" within the group and had reached out to her to ask about various special conditions. Myka also talked about her vlog. "She did ask to be followed, if I wouldn't mind helping her out, that her family was really trying to get this vlog off the ground," Martin recalls. "She framed it as wanting to use it as a way to document their adoption process, similarly to how some other families will blog about things. But those are blogs that are generally geared toward family, friends, people in your close community." The solicitation was off-putting, but Myka persisted. "She would ask families, 'Can you follow me? Can you go and like my videos?' " says Martin. At that point, "myself, as well as other families who I am in touch with through this community, decided, 'We are going to keep our distance now.' "
Myka said she looked through hundreds of photos of children who were available for adoption, but none of them "spoke" to her until she came across the child she and James would rename Huxley. When the agency told her over the phone about suspicions that the child had a brain tumor or cyst, "My heart just stopped. It just stopped. So hard. And I felt crushed," she said.
The Stauffers took Huxley's medical file to their physician for review—a step in the adoption process that agencies recommend, according to Cox. When the doctor assessed the imaging, "her optimism went down significantly," said Myka. "She kind of almost discouraged us from adopting him, saying, 'This is going to be severe. This is going to be a lot. You know, we don't know what unknown elements could be.' " But Myka wasn't deterred. "Without a doubt in our minds, we knew, no matter what state he came to us, that we would love him," she told her subscribers. "If anything, my child is not returnable."
Myka and James asked viewers to invest not only time in Huxley's adoption story but money. In one video, they held a fund-raiser asking their audience to donate $5 for puzzle pieces, which, when put together, would reveal a photo of Huxley. (In a video, Myka said they'd raised $1,900; during the investigation conducted by Ohio's Delaware County Sheriff 's Office, one of the Stauffers told officers they'd raised $800 from a GoFundMe. Either number is a small fraction of their adoption costs, which were over $40,000.)
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When Galen Rupp won the Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2017, he ran a personal best of 2:09:20, edging out the 2016 champion, Abel Kirui, by 28 seconds.
Congratulations Galen Rupp! A three-time Olympian, Rupp won silver in the 10K at the London Olympics, and bronze in the marathon at the Rio Olympics.
JP: Well said. The title sounds like a trump supporter.
MDW: No, just a typical Letsrun or FloTrack headline. Misleading.
SL: Not just misleading but incorrect. First American born MALE to win in 35 years.
JP: "First American Born God Fearing White Male Winner of Chicago Marathon Crushes Darker Skinned Heathens from Other Side of Wall!" There. I fixed it.
JP: Lighten up. It's the internet.
The last American to win the Chicago Marathon, as pointed out by MDW in the Facebook post, is Khalid Khannouchi, who in fact, has won the Chicago Marathon four times, twice in 1997 and 1999 as a Moroccan, and twice in 2000 and 2002 as an American. Khannouchi became a naturalized citizen of the United States on May 2, 2000.
While Khalid Khannouchi and Meb Keflezighi have delivered plenty of incredible performances for the U.S., a win of this magnitude by a non-African-born American has been a long time coming, and it's never happened during the current era of Kenyan/Ethiopian dominance. Rupp's win wasn't just big for the U.S.; it was big for the rest of the world, as well. It had been almost nine years since a man born outside of Africa had won a World Marathon Major (Marilson Gomes dos Santos in New York in 2008). Rupp's win today was a breakthrough, but it remains to be seen whether he is a generational talent or if his win can open the doors for other non-Africans to contend on the sport's biggest stages. If we had to choose right now, we'd lean toward the "generational talent" explanation.
On the one hand, this can be read as an innocuous acknowledgement of (East) African dominance in distance running; for a stark example of the latter, check out this comprehensive list of the fastest marathons ever run. More problematically, one could argue that creating an African-born vs. non-African-born binary imposes racial categories, and, needless to say, the historical precedents here are not good. To put matters in these terms also addresses distance running's perpetual elephant in the room: whether or not, and to what degree, race and/or ethnicity signifies a "natural" competitive advantage.
To me, this controversy smacks of the birther debate during Barak Obama's tenure as president, when loud voices continued (continue) to claim that Obama was not born in the United States. The whole point about sports is that the best person wins, and the whole point about the American Dream, is that "all men are created equal" with the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" through hard work and lack of barriers.
My grandfather emigrated from Japan to the United States in 1903, and helped build a strong community in Japan Town in San Francisco through his work as an elder in the Japanese Church of Christ and executive director of the Japanese YMCA. While he had to wait until the 1950s to become a naturalized American citizen, he helped countless others become solid American citizens. He was as American as they come, and I would hate to see an asterisk indicating that his contributions were less so because he was not born in the United States.
He, as much as Khannouchi, has made America great.
On Sunday, November 8, 1964, 53 years ago today, commenced the 1964 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. Held over a five-day period, the competition was dominated by the team from the United States, with 123 medals, including 50 gold. The team from Great Britain was a distant second with 61 medals, including 18 gold.
Ron Stein of O'Fallon, Illinois won 8 gold medals. Rosalie Hixson of Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania won six gold medals and a silver. And Tim Harris of Rockford, Illinois took home 11 medals, including 3 gold medals. The total of those three Americans alone would have placed them in sixth place if they were their own country.
Harris contracted polio when he was only 18 months old, but learned how to get around on a wheelchair and crutches so competently that he was competing in wheelchair athletics by the time he entered the University of Illinois. Competing in football, basketball, track and field, swimming, ping pong and archery, clearly Harris was a natural athlete.
Harris competed internationally for eight years since his first at the Stoke Mandeville Games in in London in 1963, collecting over 30 gold medals and setting seven world records in his career. He would go on to marry Judy Webb, who won two medals at the third Paralympics held in 1968 in Israel.


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Woman Found Facedown on Flushing Street Dies at Hospital
Oct. 28, 2020 By Allie Griffin
A woman in her 30s died in hospital Tuesday after being found lying face down on a Flushing street.
Police officers responded to a 911 call about the woman at 10:15 a.m. on Linden Place near the Latimer Gardens Houses. They found her unconscious and unresponsive, lying face down on the pavement.
EMS rushed the woman, whose identity is pending proper family notification, to Flushing Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. There were no immediate signs of trauma, police said.


The official Sudan News Agency (SUNA) reports that on Sunday, Hemeti met with US Charge d'Affaires to Sudan, Steven Koutsis, and briefed him on the situation and developments in the country, the reasons led to formation of the Interim Military Council and the steps taken to preserve security and stability of the country.
SUNA reports that the Ambassador of the European Union to Khartoum, Jean-Michel Dumond, who described his meeting as frank and clear. He said that the EU member-states are keen to see stability, safety, prosperity and democracy prevailing in Sudan.
After the meeting Ambassador Boven tweeted: "Just met with Vice Head of TMC Hemedti on his invitation. Pressed for swift and peaceful handover to a civilian transitional government, cf. aspirations of the Sudanese people. I called for the immediate release of those still imprisoned for political reasons, including Darfurians."
"The brave Sudanese people that called for an inclusive civilian government should have their voices heard. The opposition deserves time to agree on key demands. Meanwhile, people have the right to demonstrate. I pleaded to abstain from the use of violence and respect human rights."


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I've just started a new job as a Technical Trainer and Technical Writer for a very nice software publisher in the Portland area. This is a terrific job, because I get to exercise a lot of my skills and passions, including producing training videos.
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November 4, 2014 Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Music
Album Review: Hozier Impresses With Debut LP
Hozier's self-titled album should come with a warning label.
"ATTENTION: The music and lyrics presented may cause deep thoughts about life, religion and love. Dancing is also a known side effect."
The Irish crooner, born Andrew Hozier-Bryne, released his genre-spanning debut album early October, taking music-lovers by surprise – in a good way.
Across the album, there's a variety in his lyrics, but one clear observation anyone can make is that this 24-year-old is not shying away from controversial topics. In his first single, "Take Me To Church," he attacks religion and love:
Take me to church/ I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies/ I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife.
The accompanying video sends a very important message about human rights. It depicts two young, gay men being attacked by an angry mob who has discovered their romantic involvement. The lyrics, although seemingly gospel, actually tell a much darker side:
That's a fine looking high horse/ What you got in the stable?/ We've a lot of starving faithful.
The song is an indie gospel if there's ever been one. The ominous background croons and Hozier howling "amen" will make a believer – or non-believer, in this case – out of anyone.
Hozier is a talented musician and lyricist, as he not only provides vocals and guitar, but also writes the lyrics for each track. The album is full of deep themes and accompanying lyrics that make you stop and think.
On the twangy blues track, "It Will Come Back," he sings about a budding relationship and good intentions:
Don't let me in with no intention to keep me/ Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me/ Honey don't feed me, I will come back.
Let's not forget his ballad with songstress Karen Cowley (the only duet on the LP), a morbid love song called "In A Week," which has a Romeo and Juliet vibe. The two softly sing in perfect harmony about lying on the ground for so long that they become corpses. Surprisingly, it's oddly sweet.
One of the highlights of the album is a track called "Jackie and Wilson," a dance tune that everyone can relate to:
Lord, it'd be great to find a place we could escape sometime…
This fantastic debut crosses over genres, from the catchy pop song "Someone New," to blues ballads like "To Be Alone," and the distinctly indie tracks "Take Me To Church" and "Work Song." "Hozier" has a little something for everyone, which is rare for a freshman album.
Based on this LP, there's one thing that is certain: We will be hearing Hozier's name for years to come.
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Edelman experienced a topsy-turvy year with some bumps along the road that garnered negative coverage in mainstream media across a range of issues in 2014.
But ultimately, the juggernaut continued rolling as it added $67 million in revenue and grew 8.2% organically to break $800 million globally for the first time, down from 11.4% growth in the previous 12 months.
US growth was 7.1%, resulting in $482.1 million of the $812.3 million revenue. New business accounted for about 50% of growth and Edelman also picked up the PR Grand Prix at Cannes for its work on The Scarecrow for Chipotle.
"We proved a PR firm can do all three things: Evolve, promote, and protect," says agency CEO Richard Edelman. "Working with clients such as CVS Health and Gap on key announcements about tobacco in stores or labor rates was part of a brand evolution. The mandate for PR is changing and we are helping lead that transformation."
The bumps started with the July disappearance of China CEO Steven Cao, detained by authorities investigating services Edelman supplied a Chinese TV station in Davos in 2009 and 2010. Cao was released in October, but hasn't returned to work.
president Russell Dubner. Global consumer chair Jen Cohan filled Dubner's position.
Edelman subsequently said it had not worked on the API's PR account since early 2014.
The agency also divested its full-service reputation and advertising subsidiary Blue Advertising, which bought media for the API, in February 2015.
There was more trouble in November when client strategy documents relating to Edelman's work with TransCanada were obtained and leaked by environmental NGO Greenpeace. The energy company parted ways with the agency a week later.
"The reputation challenges come along with the territory of being the market leader and doing important work," says Edelman.
The firm's up-and-down 2014 continued into Q1 this year as it lost two AOR contracts to Golin – Humana and Crayola, while winning an AOR assignment with Taco Bell across DJE Holdings, which includes Edelman and Zeno Group. In March, it emerged that Edelman and his wife are divorcing. The firm said this will not affect the ownership of the agency.
In August, it introduced a new structure and appointed new global chairs in four of its five major practice areas. Silicon Valley GM Maria Amundson became global tech chair, replacing Joe Paluska; Edelman Australia CEO Michelle Hutton moved to London in November to succeed Cohan.
Stephanie Lvovich was made global chair of Edelman's public affairs practice in October. Kathryn Beiser joined Edelman from Hilton in March 2015 as global head of the firm's corporate practice, replacing Ben Boyd, who was promoted last August to president of practices, sectors, and offerings.
"It works well on accounts such as eBay, which is shared between New York and San Francisco," says Edelman. "Wherever the comparative advantage is where we put the work. We try to incentivize not just by office, but also by region."
Previous practices and sectors lead Alan VanderMolen became vice chairman of DJE Holdings. Gail Becker became president of strategic partnerships and global integration. She also joined the board of DJE Holdings' joint venture with United Talent Agency founder Jarrod Moses.
Announced in October, the new firm – United Entertainment Group – combined with DJE's Matter subsidiary to focus on entertainment, sports, and experiential marketing. Global client relationship MD Andrew Silver left for MSLGroup.
"This is the time to invest and take some chances," says Edelman. "Our acquisitions such as Deportivo [in Sweden] and Elan [in France] are where we're going to be in the next few years. We are moving the core business – we're not doing line extensions anymore."


Nevada's "black book" added two 2 gamblers to the ban list.
Anthony Grant Granito and James Russell Cooper are the new addition to Nevada's "black book" the two of them would not be able to set foot on the casino ground forever.
the two men were part of a 4 group of people who scammed the casino between August 2012 and July 2014 of an estimated $1.2 million.
the swindling group were able to carry on their mission thanks to their organized teamwork as Branco a craps dealer would work at the same table with Cooper for the scheme to work while the other two would mumble something that sounds like a hop bet — a wager that specific numbers would come up on the next roll — and one of the dealers would pay out as if they had correctly wagered on whatever fell.
in order to hide their activities, they would place real bets and they have lost thousands of dollars in the process.
Granito and Cooper, along with Jeffrey Martin and Mark Branco were convicted in 2016 and sentenced to prison on theft and cheating charges.


The Not So Hellish Hell Creek | EXPEDITION LIVE!
Our second day of prospecting was spectacular as we hiked amongst a rainbow of wildflowers. There was no shortage of bone either. We spent a couple of hours collecting from a micro site (a sediment layer loaded with tiny bones and teeth). Here we collected fossils of many different species including croc osteoderms and teeth, different turtles, gar scales, and meat and plant eating dinosaurs.
Later we hiked further into the badlands and found several promising sites including at least two horned dinosaur localities, a possible theropod site, and tons of other sites we didn't have enough time to dig into.
At the end of the day we made some friends including this awesome salamander!
It was a hot one yesterday and looks to be even hotter today! Still waiting for something special to turn up at the surface but who knows what's hiding just under the surface at he sites we already found.


Ceiling fans come in a wide variety of styles and colours to match any homeowners interior design wishes. They come with and without lighting. Three to five blades. In colours of black, white, brown, made of wood, covered with animal print fabric or styled with carved leaves.
Ceiling fans are a great way to keep cool in the summer on those nights when you don't have to run the air conditioner. Ceiling fans are much less noisy and obtrusive than box fans that sit on your floor or in your windows. And, you know that heat rises, right? Well, in the winter months running your fan on low and in reverse speed will bring down the heat that accumulates up in at the ceiling, helping you to feel warmer.
Before you purchase a ceiling fan you'll need to consider the blade sweep. You don't want to overwhelm a smaller room with a ceiling fan that's too big, but, you also want to make sure that the ceiling fan will be able to displace enough air to cool you off in a larger room. Another consideration before purchasing a ceiling fan is the length it will drop from the ceiling. A home with an 8 foot ceiling would probably use a three inch down rod for a ceiling fan, and a room with a fifteen foot high ceiling would need at least a one foot down rod, up to a five foot down rod. It is suggested that you have at least seven feet of clearance from the floor to avoid accidents.
Installing a ceiling fan yourself is a fairly easy job for most do-it- yourselfer's. There are many online sites available to help you if you have any problems or questions.


All the wind turbine generators with the capacity of 1MW or below would be eligible for repowering.
The Policy offers incentives in form of an additional interest rate rebate of 0.25% over existing rebate available to the new wind projects by IREDA.
Secondly through benefits like Accelerated Depreciation or GBI that would be made available to the repowering project.
The power generated corresponding to average of last three years' generation prior to repowering would continue to be procured on the terms of existing PPA.
Augmentation of transmission system from pooling station onwards to be carried out by the respective STU.
Similarly, in case of repowering by captive user they will to be allowed to purchase power from grid during the period of execution of repowering.
The Power Ministry will soon come up with the Amendment in the Electricity Act 2003, which will have strict penalties. The proposed amendment is likely to be presented in the parliament during ongoing winter session.
"We're looking at presenting amendments to the Electricity Act in this session of parliament, for strengthening the penalty provisions manifold in the renewable purchase obligations, to make these more stringent," said Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Power, in a statement.
He said that the current renewable purchase obligation (RPO) is also being re-looked and added, "Earlier, we had certain set of targets till 2022, which we are bringing forward to 2019, we hope that 15 per cent of the renewable power purchase obligation can be enforced to 2015".
The concept of RGO will also be introduced in the act, in which companies setting up new power projects will have obligation to generate 10% Renewable Energy component.
The amendment will focus on bringing RE into mainframe, as the REC market has not been performing well and there is little RPO compliance by the obligated entities. The RGO will help the govt. to meet its ambitious target of 100 GW solar power by 2022 with wind capacity addition of 10 GW per year.
The provision for forecasting and scheduling of Renewable Energy is expected in act. Also the concept of 'Must Run' and 'Deemed Generation' are also expected to be part of this amendment. The idea of 'Hydro Purchase Obligation' and the provision of giving Renewable status to large Hydro projects can also be included.
It will be interesting to see how this amendment affects the market performance, before the proposed Renewable Energy Act is passed early next year.


As discussed in Part 1 of our "Letters to Rob Manfred" series, the game of baseball is doing just fine. In fact, it's doing better than fine, it's making a lot of money. So why is the commissioner messing with the game?
In my first letter, I implored Manfred to do a better job hyping the game and reaching out to fans of the internet age. People don't consume media the same way they used to, and baseball isn't nearly as good as its professional sports counterparts. While I focused primarily on hyping the game itself in my initial letter, my second missive will beseech the commish to specifically use the star power at his disposal.
Some of your game's brightest superstars have just signed extensions to stay with their respective teams for a very long time. Now that the league knows where these guys are going to be, it's time to take full advantage of all the star power in the game.
Let's be honest, MLB needs to take a page out of the NBA's business model. Sure, stars have more impact in a sport where there are only five guys on the court at one time. But baseball features one-on-one battles thousands of times throughout the season, which means thousands of opportunities to hype those mano y mano matchups.
Mike Trout should be the LeBron James of MLB, just without "The Decision" or an ill-advised Space Jam reboot. Trout is the undisputed best player in the league, and, just like James, happens to play in the second-largest media market in the country. Or he's at least LA-adjacent.
While Trout may never be the promoter James has become, the league should be marketing him left and right any chance they get. And don't tell me you can't market Trout. His lack of desire to promote himself should lead the league to that much more active in doing it for him.
Heck, I saw him at more Eagles games in the offseason as the NFL and local TV stations did a better job of marketing him than his own team and sport do over 162 of his games as an Angel. Dude is the best player in the world, yet how many people could pick him out of a lineup?
The fact that he is now going to be an Angel for the next dozen seasons is even more incentive for the league to build a ginormous media campaign around him. He's an amateur meteorologist and avowed weather nerd so get him a recurring guest spot on The Weather Channel to get him a national audience. Put him in a cartoon commercial and have him battle Skeletor to decide the fate of Eternia.
There are countless ways MLB can make its biggest and brightest young stars relevant to the young audience that is salivating for virtual consumption Try them all. If Trout isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of other young players to promote, a couple of whom just happen to be Chicago Cubs. Guys like Javy Báez and Kris Bryant stand out as highly marketable. Francisco Lindor, Bryce Harper, Nolan Arenado, Ronald Acuña, and Aaron Judge are all charismatic and colorful (not to mention easy on the eyes, which doesn't hurt).
This Harper video is a good start. Speaking of which, even a guy like that who has rubbed more than a few fans the wrong way is going to draw eyeballs. Why do you think WWE is so successful? It's because they've mastered the art of babyfaces and heels, setting personalities up so that fans either love them or love to hate them.
What about a guy I didn't include in the list above? Maybe the 2018 American League MVP would like to be featured in some league advertising. Red Sox pitcher David Price was incensed by the lack of publicity surrounding teammate Mookie Betts, perhaps the only player in the game who can hold a candle to Trout right now.
"OK, that's a joke," Price said about Betts' lack of commercials. "I saw the Brewers first baseman (Jesús Aguilar) has a commercial on MLB Network. Great player. Great player. I love watching him play. I've heard nothing but great things about him from Travis Shaw and all those guys. But he's not Mookie Betts.
How did those conversations go, Mr. Manfred? Listen, I know Price has a tendency to get a little salty, but he's got a pretty legitimate point here. Betts could be the next Bo Jackson, crossing over between baseball and bowling, but instead you're leaving him Munsoned out in the middle of nowhere from a promotional standpoint.
Every single one of the guys listed above, especially a guy with as cool a name as Mookie, should be in a national media campaign and have commercials coming out monthly. MLB should embrace these players as ambassadors for the game by tweeting about them, sharing their highlights, and featuring them on YouTube channels or another forms of social media the world invests in and is engulfed by social media.
Fortunately, it's an easy fix to reach out to more and varied fans if the league prioritizes marketing its stars over tinkering with the rules of the game.


In a world where biopics are as common as sequels, Netflix has released another success anthem for college students. "A Futile and Stupid Gesture" is a movie about Doug Kenney and how he changed the comedy world forever by creating the magazine National Lampoon, and films "Animal House," and "Caddy Shack." The film is self-aware and often relies on fourth wall breaks to transition through Kenney's life.
These fourth wall breaks are delivered by an older version of Doug Kenney, played by Martin Mull. Mull's character serves as a voice of wisdom, explaining what his younger self, played by Will Forte, is up to. The film covers Kenney's life from his time at Harvard, to his death at age 33. It is based on a book of the same name by Josh Karp.
Doug Kenney was a quirky middle-class kid from Ohio, who got accepted into Harvard. Fearing Law School, he convinces his best friend Henry (Domhnall Gleeson) to set aside his life, to continue their College comedy magazine, the Harvard Lampoon. Henry plays the straight man to Doug's unhinged antics. Despite never being able to make a deadline in college and being constantly sued, they find unprecedented success in their counterculture approach.
They target people in their demographic because their viewpoint is constantly belittled and ignored in the 1970's. As National Lampoon's success grew, so did its projects and Doug's stress. This stress leads to a divorce, drug abuse, and loneliness, all culminating in a mental breakdown.
While there is truth in comedy, it is difficult to condense a decade's worth of work into a 101-minute runtime. This is where the movie, much like the National Lampoon, enters a gray area. The film changes facts and events to create a better timed and an overall funnier movie. There's a fine line between truth and comedy. Mull's Kenney addresses these white lies early in the runtime and follows the statement with a fast-scrolling list of other events that were changed to tell a better story.
However, movies are rarely made to appeal to every demographic. Much like National Lampoon, this movie was made for young adults. It's an unlikely success story from an outsider who died young. This generation idolizes successful yet flawed individuals.
This movie is no "Wolf of Wall Street," but it is evoking the same ideas. It's inspiring, yet acts as a cautionary tale. By twisting the truth, this movie may be more respectful to Doug Kenney than most critics give it credit for.
The movie is a rollercoaster ride of emotions that leads to "A Futile and Stupid Gesture," but it is much more than that. The movie wraps everything up in a heart wrenching, yet funny scene that is worth the wait. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's a playful retelling of a comedy history that deserves to be seen.


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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has been owned and operated by the City of Charlotte for 80 years.
Its daily operations are managed by Aviation Director/CEO Brent Cagle who administers the CLT annual budget of $172,053,116, and leads the Airport Management Team as well as more than 600 Aviation Department employees.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) was established in 1935 and opened as Charlotte Municipal Airport before its name was changed to Douglas Municipal Airport, honoring former Mayor Ben Elbert Douglas, Sr. The Airport became known as Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 1982.
CLT provides service to more than 175 destinations throughout the world and averages 700 daily departures. The 1.8-million square-foot terminal building contains five concourses and 114 gates. It has more than quadrupled in size since opening in 1982. CLT is 10th nationwide and 32nd worldwide in passengers. CLT is the second largest hub for American Airlines, the world's largest airline. Additionally, general aviation is operated through Wilson Air Center- CLT, which serves as the executive terminal for six Fortune 500 companies. Since 1948, the North Carolina Air National Guard has been based at CLT, home to the Guard's 145th Airlift Wing.
CLT is also a major employment center, with nearly 18,000 workers on site. The majority (more than 11,000) are employed by American Airlines, with nearly 9,000 additional workers employed by other airlines, tenants and businesses. Charlotte Douglas is also a major contributor to the region's economy, CLT contributes $23 billion in annual economic output, $1.1 billion in state/local taxes, 132,330 jobs for N.C. residents and $5.7 billion in personal income according to a report conducted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation.
CLT Airport Home Page
Aviation Leadership Team
Newsroom
Served more than 46 million customers in 2018, the most in Airport history
Is the 6th busiest airport in U.S. operations and 10th in U.S. passengers
Averages 700 flights each day to more than 175 destinations worldwide
Contributes more than $23 billion annually to the region's economy
Houses Norfolk Southern's 200-acre regional intermodal facility that is expected to generate $7.6 billion in economic impact throughout the next 20 years
The Destination CLT development program is underway and includes various expansion projects to accommodate current and future passenger growth
Serves more than 2.3 million in a 10-county area of North and South Carolina


1 p.m. The Senate Education Committee will hold an organizational meeting to adopt committee rules and introduce members.
Requiring school districts to allow homeschooled students and public charter school students to participate in interscholastic activities (HB 4036).
Establishing a task force on rural education (HB 4051).
Prohibiting education service districts from imposing additional diploma requirements on students in juvenile detention or youth corrections programs (HB 4047).
Activities related to absenteeism and trauma-informed practices.
Modifying the definition of child abuse for mandatory reporting (SB 1540).
Establishing an Employer Incentive Fund for the Public Employees Retirement System (SB 1566).
Removing volunteer service requirement for tuition waivers for foster children (HB 4014).
Requiring tuition assistance for Oregon National Guard members (HB 4035).
Making class size a mandatory collective bargaining subject (HB 4113).
Expanding the offering of a grace period for all teachers licensed by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (SB 1520).
Extending open enrollment (SB 1521).
Modifying school district requirements for special education students (SB 1522).
Removing requirement that students who are not citizens must apply for federal identification documents to be eligible for resident tuition rates (SB 1563).
Expanding the list of health care professionals who can clear a youth athlete suspected of having had a concussion (SB 1547).
The State School Fund and local option levies.
Increasing the money school districts receive that is not considered local revenues for the purposes of State School Fund calculations (HB 4117).
Providing that the deputy state treasurer or deputy secretary of state may serve on the State Board of Education (HB 4013).
Directing the Chief Education Office to study development of educators serving students who could be at risk for experiencing achievement gap (HB 4044).
Directing the Oregon Department of Education to study school dropouts (HB 4102).
Requiring community colleges to determine best ways to help students apply for benefits (HB 4043).
Requiring an annual report on accelerated college credit programs (HB 4051).
Deadline for policy committees to schedule work sessions for bills. Any bills that are not scheduled or are not in Ways and Means, revenue, rules or other joint committees are dead.
1 p.m. The Joint Committee on Student Success will meet.


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1891 – O'Connor, Tatham, Nadal, Van Zo Post
William Scott O'Connor, Charles Tatham, C. C. Nadal, and Albertson Van Zo Post
1906 Manrique Cup
1909 Illinois Athletic Club stars Alfred Sauer, Arthur G.Fox, James W. Knox
Illinois Athletic Club stars Alfred Ernest Sauer, Arthur G. Fox, James W. Knox in 1909
l to r Chicago Stars – Alfred Ernest Sauer, Arthur G. Fox, James W. Knox (Illinois Athletic Club)
1926 Newsreel footage: Harold Van Buskirk and Maj. G. V. Dyer
Raw, unedited silent newsreel footage of the Thompson Trophy competition between US and UK fencers in 1926. Lt. Harold Van Buskirk fencing Maj. G. V. Dyer of British team. Closeup of Van Buskirk demonstrating sabre guards. Dyer congratulates Americans. Close up of Henry Breckinridge in a suit congratulating the British captain with the 4 US competitors standing in rear: Harold Van Buskirk, George Calnan, Leo Nunes and Arthur St. Clair Lyon.
1928 Amsterdam Games Foil Fencers
Great foil fencers from the Amsterdam Games of 1928
Every, Peroy, Breckinridge, Calnan, Levis, Rayner
1930 Gaudin & Gaudin
1930. Silent. French. Lucien Gaudin & Mlle. Gaudin give a brief exhibition before a group of children. This was part of the 2nd annual Youth Gala held at the Cirque d'Hiver, sponored by the newspaper, "Benjamin." Other "performers" incluced masters of elocution, song, and various physical skills (like fencing).
1931 Amazons of the foil
1931 Amazons of the Foil" American's Champion swordswomen meet brittan's best in 'clash of steel' for international honours. Features footage of three female American foilists: Ms. Marion Lloyd (later Mrs. Joseph Vince), the current US Women's Foil Champion; Miss Locke, and Miss Burnside. Also three female British foilists: Miss Peggy Butler, Miss Nelligan, and Miss Pollock-Smith. Video courtesy of schlager7
1934 Gaudin's Funeral (Bout with Aldo Nadi)
1934 Gaudin's Funeral (Bout with Aldo Nadi) (Video)
1937 Alessandroni vs. Levis
Hugh Alessandroni (inducted into the US Fencing Hall of Fame 2010) against Joe Levis (also in the Hall of Fame) This photo was a gift from Robert Levis, son of Joe Levis.
1939 Eddy, Mayer and Helm
SF Examiner photo of (l to r)
Jane Eddy, Helene Mayer, Harriet Helm all of San Francisco at the Commercial Club getting ready to compete in the Fencers' Carnival to help raise money for the 1939 US Nationals to be held in San Francisco . This would be the first time the Nationals were held outside the east coast.
1939 AFLA Video
1939 AFLA fencing video (narrated in Italian)
Italian footage of AFLA in San Francisco, July 1939. The first director shown (in suit) is Harold Van Buskirk. Competitors seen include Norman Lewis and Helene Mayer.
1959 US Pan Am Games Foil Team
US Pan Am Games foil team champs in 1959.
l to r – Joseph Paletta, Albert Axelrod, Gene Glazer, Harold Goldsmith, Ed Richards, Roland Wommack, Ralph Goldstein
1967 Pan Am Women's Foil Team
1967 US Pan Am Games Women's Foil Team
Left to Right: Veronica Smith, Harriet King, Jan Romary, Maxine Mitchell
1969 Maccabiah Games Borack, Micahnik, Axelrod
Carl Borack, Dave Micahnik, Albert Axelrod
1969 Maccabiah Games
1969 Women's Foil Medalists
1969 US Women's Foil medalists
1988 Men's Olympic Foil Team
1988 Seoul Olympic Games Dave Littel and Sharon Monplaisir
United States' foil fencers Dave Littel and Sharon Monplaisir at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
1988 Training Camp In Hawaii Before Seoul Olympic Games
l to r John Moreau, Jon Normile, Carl Borack
1996 Olympic Fencing Team Opening Ceremony
'96 Olympians, photo taken in the holding area prior to Opening Ceremonies in Atlanta
1996 Olympic Team at the White House
1996 Summer Olympics: Nick Bravin
SUMMER OLYMPICS: Foiled once, Bravin focuses on team
2004 Olympics Advertisement
Advertisement at the 2004 Athens' Games, featuring Al Carter and Gago Demirchian. Photo by John Heil
Acel, Grace
Grace Acel was 3 times the National Intercollegiate Womens Fencing Association Champion, was 2nd to Maxine Mitchell in the U.S. Nationals in 1954 and was a member of the U.S. Team for the Pan American Games in 1955. Her Coach was Giorgio Santelli
Alessandroni, Hugh
2-time Olympian, 2-time US foil champion, 7 team national championships
Angelakis, Jana
Jana won the Jr. Olympic Under 20 foil title 4 times (the first time when she was only 14), the U-19 National foil title 5 times, NCAA foil champion, won the Pan Am Games gold medal with the US foil team in 1983, US national foil champion 3 times, andwas a member of 2 Olympic teams (1980 & 1984).
Axelrod, Albert
Albert Axelrod won 4 US foil titles, was 5th at the 1958 World Championships, and took the Olympic bronze medal at the Rome Olympics
Ballinger, Ed
Ed Ballinger, foil
VIDEO: Ed Ballinger interviewed by Andy Shaw
Bayer, Cliff
4-time US foil champion, Olympian, World Championships Bronze medalist
Bilodeaux, Caitlin
4 US titles, the dominant women's foilist of her time
Borack, Carl
2-time Pan AM Gold Medalist, National foil champion 1969, Olympian, Olympic Team Captain
Bothner, Charles
Charles Bothner won thirteen US championships – 11 individual and two team. In 1897, he was champion in Foil, Sabre, and Epee – a record that is unlikely ever to be approached again. He represented the Pastime Athletic Club and the NYAC.
Bradford, Vincent
USFA national foil champion (1984); national epee champion (1982, '83,'84, '86).
NIWFA foil champion (1975,'77) for San Jose State. Assistant Director USFA Coaches College. Coach, Texas Fencing Academy.
Bravin, Nick
2-time Olympian, 4-time national champion, 3-time NCAA national champion
Bukantz, Danny
Danny Bukantz, a Hall of Famer, was a 4-time National foil champion and a 4-time US Olympian.
Calnan, George
6 times US Foil Champion
1 time US Epee Champion
1 time US Outdoor Epee Champion
1928 Olympic Bronze medal in Epee
1932 Olympic Bronze medal in Men's Foil Team
1932 Olympic Bronze medal in Men's Epee Team
Killed at the age of 33 in crash of dirigible "Akron"
Cerra Tishman, Maria
AFLA national foil champion (1945). Member, U.S. Olympic team (1948). Finalist, Olympic foil individual (1948) – tied for second place, finished fourth. This is the highest Olympic attainment by a US woman. NIWFA champion for Hunter (1938, '40). First woman to officiate at a national final (1949); first woman member of the Olympic fencing committee (1965).
Cross, Emily
Emily Cross – 3 World Champion titles, foil fencer at Harvard University.
deBruin, Monique
Monique deBruin (from Portland, Oregon) at the Pan Am Games in 1995.
deTuscan, Joanna
Joanna deTuscan is the first American woman ever to hold a World Foil title which she won in 1939 in London capturing the World Professional Foil title.
Dow, Helena Mroczkowska
(1917-1998) – AFLA national foil champion (1940, '43, '47, '48). Member, U.S. Olympic team (1948). Coach of Fairleigh Dickinson University (Rutherford) (1968-71). NIWFA foil champion for Hofstra (1939).
Every, Dernell
(1906-1994) – AFLA national foil champion (1938, '40, '45). Member, U.S. Olympic team (1928, '32, '40, '48). He won the Olympic bronze medal in Men's foil team in 1932. Secretary of the AFLA (1941-45 and 1948-52); president of the AFLA (1945-48). Editor, "The Riposte" (newsletter) (1941-45). IFA foil champion for Yale (1927, 1928).
Fish, Mrs. Stuyvesant
(1884 – 1971) – generous patron of fencing, advocate of women's fencing, member of first championship women's foil team.
Gehrig, Adeline
Adeline Gehrig won 4 consecutive foil titles
Giolito, Silvio
Silvio Giolito took the US Foil nationals in 1950 and again in 1951 both times undefeated.
Goldstein, Ralph
(1913-1997) – AFLA national foil medalist; national epee finalist. Member, U.S. Olympic team (1948, '56); captain (1960). Editor, "American Fencing" magazine (1969-76).
Goodrich, Judy
2-time Olympians Judy Goodrich and Byron Krieger, both Michigan legends, on the cover of Detroit News Magazine in 1956
Hambarzumian, Heik
Heik Hambarzumian Interviewed by Andy Shaw for the Museum of American Fencing
July, 2012 at the Summer National Championships in Anaheim, California
Hopper, Irma
1924 National foil champion and Olympian, Irma Hopper.
Jacobsen (D'Asaro), Gay
Gay was the 1974 and 1978 US Foil Champion, a member of two Pan Am teams (1975 and 1979) and two Olympic teams (1976 and 1980). She was also a 1-rated Referee. Known for her beautiful technique, Gay is a member of the US Fencing Hall of Fame.
Johnson, Stacey
* Member of the 1980 Olympic Fencing Team
* 1982 Olympic Sports Festival Individual Champion and Gold Medal Team Champion
* Four-time All American 1976-79
* Two-time National Collegiate Champion 1976 & 1979
* Four-time National Collegiate Team Champion 1976-79
* Held Collegiate individual record for team win/loss (305-1)
* Member of two World University Games Teams, 1977&1979
• Three-time U.S. National Team Champions – 1974, 1976-77/
• Five-times U.S. National
Championships individual finalist 1974, 1977-79, 1982
* Member of three Junior World Teams (1973-75 Buenos Aires, Argentina; Istanbul, Turkey; and Mexico City, Mexico)
Jones, Julia
NIWFA co-founder and first champion (1929) for NYU. Coach of the NIWFA championship team at NYU (1933, '38) and Hunter (1970). NIWFA coach of the year (1970, '92). Devoted to the development of women's collegiate fencing; bringing the NIWFA from four teams in 1929 to 79 teams in 1980.
Jones, Uriah
(1926-2000) – AFLA national foil champion (1971). Member, U.S. Olympic team (1968). Operated a salle in New Haven, CT. First black fencer to attain the U.S. Olympic team.
Kellner, Dan
Dan Kellner
2-time US National Foil champion
2004 Olympian
King, Harriet
A four-time national women's fencing champion, King was a member of the US Olympic team four times. She fenced at Hunter College from 1953 to 1957. She was also a member of the USA Pan-American team and editor of American Fencing Magazine. Elected to Hunter College Sports Hall of Fame and US Fencing Hall of Fame.
Krieger, Byron
He received the Detroit Sports Guild Outstanding Athlete Award in 1951 and was elected to the Michigan Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 1974. Wayne State University Hall of Fame 1976, Michigan Jewish Hall of Fame 1986


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Irina Manole (Oxygen): "We wanted to walk the walk, not just talk the talk"
Newsroom 01/07/2022 | 10:08
Irina Manole leads the newly-formed Sustainability & CSR Department within the integrated communications agency Oxygen. She has a certification in Sustainability in Business and is a seasoned professional with more than 10 years of experience in corporate & brand communications, employer branding, CSR and sustainability. Recently, Oxygen announced it has become the first carbon-neutral agency in Romania and established its sustainability department, providing strategic communications consultancy on sustainability matters to companies. Therefore BR sat down with Irina Manole, Head of Sustainability & CSR, Oxygen, and discussed the context of the business move, the collaboration with CSR Nest, the industry overall and many more interesting subjects.
By Romanita Oprea
What does it represent for Oxygen to become the first integrated communications agency in Romania to offset its carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral?
Oxygen has always been a conscious business, it's part of our DNA. We have always kept purpose in mind and we've chosen to act. As we have started to dive deeper into the subject of sustainability, together with our clients, we wanted to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. To become carbon-neutral.
Businesses have a substantial role to play in climate action and I believe that in the near future we are going to see a lot more initiatives across our industry on addressing environmental impact.
This new milestone gives us a renewed purpose and energy, and this is just the beginning of our sustainability journey.
When has sustainability started to become very important in the agency's strategy and plan?
We have been seeing for some time now the increased consciousness in our society related to ESG practices, from the individual to the company and government-level. A new world is clearly in front of us, and we must adapt quickly. The pressure related to climate change is increasing and thinking and acting on ESG in a proactive way has lately become even more pressing. In this context, and being part of an industry that gives voice to many sustainability initiatives, we felt it's our responsibility to play an active role in shaping the conversation. Standing true to our values and our brand name, we included sustainability among the key priorities of our company.
We also have the chance to work and learn from clients who are leading the way towards a more sustainable future and practice what they preach. Arctic, the leader of the Romanian home appliances market, which we are proud to work with, is a pioneer of sustainability in the region and the innovations implemented in their production facility are an example of best practices. Same goes for clients such as Vodafone, Enel, Tenaris and many others, who are sustainability champions in their industries.
The agency also launches a new department providing companies strategic consulting and communication services on sustainability. What are the main plans for 2022, as of now and why?
Our plans focus on developing our sustainability department, deepening our knowledge in this area and further assist our clients to integrate sustainability into their business and subsequently, communication strategies. Fortunately for us, we work with people who understand that systemic changes are needed, but also punctual actions in each area of operations, for the change to take place in the direction of a more sustainable future. So, there's a lot of work to be done and that motivates us.
At the same time, we focus our efforts on implementing and communicating internally a decalogue for our colleagues and a toolkit through which to constantly monitor and reduce our carbon footprint. Our aim is to build even more appetite for this practice because I really believe that in a company, sustainability is directly proportional to the level of involvement of all the employees.
Why did you decide to collaborate with CSR Nest? What type of partnership will it be?
What were the green initiatives to launch recently?
CSR Nest is our "green partner" with which we carried out successful projects before we joined forces on this business venture. They are a group of passionate and experienced advocates who push things forward quickly and meaningfully, and we have common ambitious objectives. Our knowledge, expertise and capabilities are complementary, and our goal is to work together to improve the social and environmental performance of our existing and future clients.
We have already planted the seeds of a greener future and our agency-wide tree planting initiative was highly appreciated by our colleagues, partners and clients. This is an ongoing project that will be developed in several forms.
You said that the agency will also continue the afforestation project kicked off earlier this year, when, in partnership with CSR Nest Association, the company planted one hectare of forest in Prahova County. What will happen next in this regard in the future?
We are currently implementing a series of initiatives for carbon monitoring and reduction within the agency, and we are focused on identifying those improvements that can have an impact in our carbon-free objective.
We followed the linear process of climate action, we measured and offset our emissions and we are now carbon neutral. But we don't see that as enough. We will reduce our carbon emissions as much as possible and we will continue to invest in natural-based solutions, therefore the afforestation project is one of our priorities. This autumn, we will continue our planting efforts because we want to extend the Oxygen Forest and contribute to a more resilient climate. Our team is highly motivated by this goal, ready to take responsibility for what we are promoting.
Oxygen's mission is to sustainably grow brands and businesses through insights, a strategic approach and results-oriented integrated campaigns. Please tell us more about it.
We made this our belief, and, over the years, we have had the chance to develop successful campaigns with our clients in various industries. We stay true to effective campaigns driven by purpose, and we always challenge ourselves to think beyond the brief and see how we can bring change. I'm lucky that I developed professionally in a team with people who all strive toward progress, who are curious and eager to grow. Today, more than ever, communication professionals need to be up to date with everything new and own the tools and solutions at hand to foresee and address the new challenges.
What do you believe to be the main trends in sustainability communication for 2022-2023?
I expect brands and companies to encourage a shift away from the consumerism approach to citizenship because when people think of them as citizens, rather than as consumers, they are more likely to participate and contribute to a common cause. There are many people who claim they want to live a sustainable lifestyle, but very few are actively changing their behaviors. And that's because a sustainable lifestyle is still perceived by many as being inaccessible or costly. Our industry has the ability to change this perception through inclusive and empowering communication. Sustainability is for everyone, and no one should be left behind – it is in fact the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs. The journey towards sustainability is a collaborative one and I expect to see it expressed even more in communication.
Tags: CSR Nest Association, Irina Manole, oxygen
How the Romanian PR industry has evolved in the last two decades
Oxygen is the first carbon-neutral integrated communications agency in Romania
Paolo Gentiloni and David Rowan will attend the Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable...
Newsroom | 19/12/2022 | 18:45
Safetech Innovations shares will start trading on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange on February 6th


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Cideries
Cool Towns
Catamount Ski Area
Catamount Ski Area boasts 36 trails, most of which are of beginner to intermediate difficulty, so the entire family can enjoy their time. For the daring individuals, there are 5 separate terrain parks and a 400-foot half-pipe!
78 Catamount Rd.,
Hillsdale, NY
Lift Ticket Information
Distance from Hudson Amtrak
Hit the slopes at one of the largest skiable areas in the Berkshire/Taconic Mountain's. | Photo from Catamount Ski Area
Catamount Ski Area is located on Mount Fray of the Taconic Mountains in Hillside New York, and South Egremont, Massachusetts. The ski resort is not only one of the few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England, but is one of the largest ski areas in the Berkshire/Taconic Mountains.
With a vertical drop of 1,000 feet and 119 acres of skiable area, Catamount Ski Area has 36 trails to ensure every skier and snowboarder can enjoy their time. Dedicated to snowboarding, Catamount Ski Area's Megaplex trail features a 400-foot halfpipe and includes a terrain park that has a variety of hits including Rails, Table Tops, and a big Air Jump.
When you visit Catamount, you'll be in the heart of one of the Northeast's most beautiful regions: The Berkshires. There's a wide variety of fine lodging, superb restaurants, and all kinds of fun activities ranging from antique shops to water parks. For on mountain dining there are two options. Enjoy après-ski in Catamount Ski Area's fall line lounge, the Tavern – featuring a wide variety of beers and spirits including a locally brewed micro beer. The Café Line offers all of the choices you and your family are looking for.
Mid-Week Ski & Stay packages are available at nine nearby lodging facilities ranging from hotels to bed and breakfasts. This package includes lift tickets and requires two consecutive night stays.
"We've been going to Catamount for a couple years and, as an occasional snowboarding family with beginner to intermediate skills, we can't think of a better place! "
—Alison S., New Hartford, CT
(a note on COVID 19 from Catamount Mountain Ski Resort from their website)
"COVID-19 and the risk of viral contamination have fundamentally changed the recreation industry and we have been planning accordingly. As we start looking beyond the immediate crisis, it's clear people are yearning for human connection and a return to the activities they love. We believe that we can satisfy that need for connection and recreation while maintaining a healthy distance from each other. In order to achieve that balance, it's important to have a clear set of principles, guided by core values."
Take Amtrak to Catamount Ski Area
Experience Catamount Ski Area via Amtrak to Hudson Station in Columbia County—Don't forget to use Amtrak's See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Hudson Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Hudson office today at 518-828-5492.
Where to Stay in Hudson
Looking for a getaway opportunity? Spend the night and experience all the Hudson area has to offer. Book a room at Wm. Farmer and Sons—just up the street from Basilica Hudson—and spend the weekend experiencing rich history, cultural hotspots and amazing views with the New York By Rail two-day itinerary, City of Hudson and Beyond. Read about the itinerary and other great places to visit here.
Catamount Ski Area boasts 36 trails, most of which are of beginner to intermediate…


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That's all from BBC Africa Live for now as we take a break for Easter. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC News website.
The murder case of Rwanda's former intelligence chief, Patrick Karegeya, has been referred back to South African prosecutors.
After five years of delays, prosecutors in South Africa will again have to decide if they will issue arrest warrants for the men believed to have killed Mr Karegeya.
An outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, he was in exile in South Africa at the time of his murder. He was found dead in a Johannesburg hotel room in 2013.
The National Prosecuting Authority had previously decided not to prosecute anyone linked to this case – but this ruling could change all that.
The informal inquest answered three questions - whether the killers were known, the date, and the cause of death.
According to the inquest docket, the inquest judged that the killers were indeed known, but it isn't clear if that means they were known by the victim, or by others.
It added that he was killed by strangulation.
In their court submission, police investigators hinted at political interference in the case.
There's no extradition treaty between Rwanda and South Africa but Mr Karegeya's family wants South African authorities to issue arrest warrants for the suspects, should they travel outside Rwanda.
The UN envoy to Libya has warned of a "widening conflagration" as a battle for the capital, Tripoli continues.
Ghassan Salame blamed what he called international divisions for encouraging the military strongman Khalifa Haftar to launch his attempt to capture the city two weeks ago.
Gen Haftar has had support from Egypt, the UAE, Russia and France.
His forces have met resistance from militia groups that are loosely aligned with the UN-backed government, which is based in Tripoli.
More than 200 people have been killed in the fighting, and 25,000 have been forced to flee their homes.
Uganda's Supreme Court has upheld the removal the 75 year age limit on running as president.
This means that 74-year-old President Yoweri Museveni can seek re-election in 2021.
Four judges voted in favour of upholding the constitutional court ruling on the amendment of the constitution while three voted against.
A two-term limit was scrapped in 2005 to allow him to stand for office again. He went on to win a fifth term in the 2016 elections.
Critics say this latest move opens up the possibility of a life presidency for Mr Museveni who has been in power for over three decades.
Some 114 people are still missing after a boat capsized earlier this week on Lake Kivu, AFP quotes the Congolese presidency as saying.
It adds that currently 13 deaths have been confirmed.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has declared Friday a day of mourning.
He has also decided to make it obligatory for passengers on the lake, the site of regular drownings, to wear life jackets, Mr Tshisekedi's office said in a statement.
The boat had left the city of Goma on Lake Kivu's northern shore, and was headed for the town of Kalehe to the west when it capsized on Monday night.
On Tuesday, emergency services said 35 people had been rescued alive.
Ugandan police have told AFP news agency that they have charged the alleged "mastermind" behind the kidnapping of an American tourist and her safari guide.
Byaruhanga Onesmus was charged in court with three counts of aggravated robbery and two of kidnap with intent to claim a ransom, Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga is quoted by AFP as saying in a statement.
Police said Mr Onesmus, 43, trailed the tourist and provided the kidnappers with information about her movements.
The two were abducted by gunmen on the evening of 2 April and were later released unharmed for a ransom.
In The Gambia the remains of seven soldiers who took part in an attempt to overthrow the country's former president have been exhumed as part of an investigation into human rights abuses during Yahya Jammeh's tyrannical rule.
After a two-week search of a military barracks outside the capital, Banjul, relatives of the missing soldiers witnessed the discovery of the skulls which were found in a single grave.
More than 20 soldiers were executed following the 1994 failed coup.
Witnesses have told the truth and reconciliation commission that Mr Jammeh ordered the executions.
After more than two decades in office he lost the 2016 election and went into exile in Equatorial Guinea.
A tribunal in Nigeria has ruled that the suspended chief justice was guilty of failing to declare his assets.
Walter Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari in January. The move led to accusations that Mr Buhari was meddling with the judiciary in case the outcome of February's election was challenged in court.
The Code of Conduct Tribunal found the judge guilty of hiding the extent of his wealth and banned him from holding public office for 10 years.
If you want a ticket for the Women's World Cup to see one of Africa's three teams - Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa – competing, you need to get a move on.
With 50 days to go to the start of the competition in France, more than half the match tickets have been sold, according to the world governing body, Fifa.
As well as the match above, Nigeria in Group A, face Norway on 8 June and South Korea on 12 June.
Cameroon are in Group E and as well as the game against the Netherlands face Canada on 10 June and New Zealand on 20 June.
South Africa, World Cup debutants, are in Group B and face Spain on 8 June, China on 13 June and Germany on 17 June.
The science teacher and Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School spoke to BBC Africa about what winning the Global Teacher Prize meant to him.
Ethiopia's Prme Mininter Abiy Ahmed has replaced the country's first female defence minister, Aisha Mohammed, giving the post to the influential Oromia regional president, Lema Megersa.
Mr Abiy did not give reasons for the decision, but it comes amid growing concern about ethnic conflict in the country.
Mr Lema has a strong security background, having previously served as Oromia's police commissioner and head of security.
He is also major power-broker. He played a big role in pushing for political reforms and propelling Mr Abiy to power in April 2018.
In contrast, Ms Aisha had no background in the security or military fields.
She has been appointed Minister of Urban Development and Construction, a post she previously held.
Amhara region's former president, Gedu Andergachew, has been appointed foreign minister, replacing Workine Gebeyhu, who has taken a senior post with the United Nations in Kenya.
Last year, Mr Abiy made history by becoming the first Ethiopian prime minister to allocate 50% of cabinet posts to women.
In the latest reshuffle, women retain half the posts in the 20-member cabinet.


The addition of natural materials brings inherent compositional variations to a space, from a hand-carved soapstone chair to a side table crafted from driftwood. Aesthetically anchor the bath or bar space with the Vettis Concrete Single-Handle Faucet by Brizo for a blend of raw materials and an exquisite geometric form. An infusion of pure charcoal provides a signature hue, while the hand-poured concrete gives each faucet a unique texture, color and style. Juxtapose the faucet with a polished granite sink, or mounted wooden shelving, to accentuate the strength of nature.
Channel natural beauty by hanging a chandelier made of iron and rock crystal in the dining room, adding a stunning focal point that reflects and refracts light throughout the space. Accent a window-scape with succulent terrariums to awaken the living space, or select a metal planter with a sculptural bonsai or jasmine vine to incorporate botanic texture and elegance. The thoughtful utilization of lighting and greenery will help create a personal oasis within the home, adding natural art to an existing design.


Tantrum kits are the ultimate strobe system on the market, featuring one of a kind LED pods that have lead the Tantrum kits to become popular for way more than just LED strobe kits for your car. Today Tantrum kits are found on the trails of Moab mounting to rock crawling jeeps, the dunes of Arizona for night time illumination where 55watt fog lights used to be the norm, and in the Baja 1000 providing working light for night time repairs.
Each kits consists of eight 1 watt pods, master controller with built-in microphone for sound interface, distribution block, wireless remote with a 1000' range, and cigarette lighter adapter for plug-and-play installations. Check out our LED pods for additional pods that can be wired up directly to a 12volt source.


Where is the Sebastian County Tax Assessor's Office?
The Sebastian County Tax Assessor Office is located at 35 So. 6th Street, Room 105 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What can the Sebastian County Assessor's Office do for me?
The Sebastian County Tax Assessor's Office oversees the appraisal and assessment of properties as well as the billing and collection of property taxes for all taxable real estate located in Sebastian County.
If you would like to appeal your property, call the Sebastian County Assessor's Office at (479) 783 8948 and ask for a property tax appeal form. Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.
The median home value in Sebastian County is between $105,454.00 and $110,546.00. Property tax rates are based on property values.
Links broken? Please contact us if any of our Sebastian County links are not working or are out-of-date.


Halo Top Pops now exist.
Halo Top ice cream is now available on a popsicle stick.
Flavors include Mint Chip, Peanut Butter Swirl, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
Halo Top Pops have 50 to 60 calories and 7 to 10 grams of protein per serving.
If you've ever found yourself wishing that you could take your Halo Top mobile, your time is now. The better-for-you ice cream is now available on a popsicle stick in four flagship flavors including Mint Chip, Peanut Butter Swirl, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
Thanks to our buddies at Halo Top, The Daily Meal was able to sample new Halo Top Pops before their official launch, and we really enjoyed them. In fact, the flavor was actually a lot richer than what you get in the pints and the mouthfeel wasn't as grainy. It tasted like real ice cream. Say what?
"I had the strawberry cheesecake one, and I really liked it," one taste tester said. "It didn't have that grainy texture Halo Top's pints oftentimes have. I also have an issue with portion control (like a lot of people with ice cream), so I liked the small size of these pops. They're the perfect after-dinner treat."
In celebration of the new product, Halo Top will be taking over Vanderbilt Hall at New York City's Grand Central Terminal for one day only on February 14. There, the creamery will hand out 30,000 pops for free while supplies last. Fans elsewhere can get in on the action by following this link to Halo Top's website, where they can enter to win a box for free. Just enter the code "HALOTOPPOPS" at checkout and keep your fingers crossed!
Halo Top Pops will be available via retail starting in February in the Midwest, Texas and California, followed by the Northeast, and will roll out to select national retailers in May 2019. Can't wait? Get them online starting February 5 at the Halo Top Shop for $48 for four boxes or $68 for eight boxes. Like your treats sans stick? Here's the scoop on the best ice cream stand in your state.


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Ambari Agent

"""
import random

from ambari_commons.constants import UPGRADE_TYPE_NON_ROLLING

from resource_management.libraries.script.script import Script
from resource_management.libraries.functions import get_unique_id_and_date
from resource_management.libraries.functions import stack_select
from resource_management.libraries.functions import StackFeature
from resource_management.libraries.functions.version import format_stack_version
from resource_management.libraries.functions.stack_features import check_stack_feature
from resource_management.libraries.functions.security_commons import build_expectations, \
  cached_kinit_executor, get_params_from_filesystem, validate_security_config_properties, \
  FILE_TYPE_JAAS_CONF
from resource_management.core import shell
from resource_management.core.logger import Logger
from resource_management.libraries.functions.check_process_status import check_process_status
from resource_management.libraries.functions.format import format
from resource_management.libraries.functions.validate import call_and_match_output
from zookeeper import zookeeper
from zookeeper_service import zookeeper_service
from ambari_commons import OSConst
from ambari_commons.os_family_impl import OsFamilyImpl

class ZookeeperServer(Script):

  def configure(self, env, upgrade_type=None):
    import params
    env.set_params(params)
    zookeeper(type='server', upgrade_type=upgrade_type)

  def start(self, env, upgrade_type=None):
    import params
    env.set_params(params)
    self.configure(env, upgrade_type=upgrade_type)
    zookeeper_service(action='start', upgrade_type=upgrade_type)

  def stop(self, env, upgrade_type=None):
    import params
    env.set_params(params)
    zookeeper_service(action='stop', upgrade_type=upgrade_type)

@OsFamilyImpl(os_family=OsFamilyImpl.DEFAULT)
class ZookeeperServerLinux(ZookeeperServer):

  def install(self, env):
    self.install_packages(env)
    self.configure(env)

  def pre_upgrade_restart(self, env, upgrade_type=None):
    Logger.info("Executing Stack Upgrade pre-restart")
    import params
    env.set_params(params)

    if check_stack_feature(StackFeature.ROLLING_UPGRADE, format_stack_version(params.version)):
      stack_select.select_packages(params.version)

  def post_upgrade_restart(self, env, upgrade_type=None):
    # during an express upgrade, there is no quorum, so don't try to perform the check
    if upgrade_type == UPGRADE_TYPE_NON_ROLLING:
      return

    Logger.info("Executing Stack Upgrade post-restart")
    import params
    env.set_params(params)
    zk_server_host = random.choice(params.zookeeper_hosts)
    cli_shell = format("{zk_cli_shell} -server {zk_server_host}:{client_port}")
    # Ensure that a quorum is still formed.
    unique = get_unique_id_and_date()
    create_command = format("echo 'create /{unique} mydata' | {cli_shell}")
    list_command = format("echo 'ls /' | {cli_shell}")
    delete_command = format("echo 'delete /{unique} ' | {cli_shell}")

    quorum_err_message = "Failed to establish zookeeper quorum"
    call_and_match_output(create_command, 'Created', quorum_err_message, user=params.zk_user)
    call_and_match_output(list_command, r"\[.*?" + unique + ".*?\]", quorum_err_message, user=params.zk_user)
    shell.call(delete_command, user=params.zk_user)

    if params.client_port:
      check_leader_command = format("echo stat | nc localhost {client_port} | grep Mode")
      code, out = shell.call(check_leader_command, logoutput=False)
      if code == 0 and out:
        Logger.info(out)

  def status(self, env):
    import status_params
    env.set_params(status_params)
    check_process_status(status_params.zk_pid_file)

  def get_log_folder(self):
    import params
    return params.zk_log_dir

  def get_user(self):
    import params
    return params.zk_user

@OsFamilyImpl(os_family=OSConst.WINSRV_FAMILY)
class ZookeeperServerWindows(ZookeeperServer):
  def install(self, env):
    from resource_management.libraries.functions.windows_service_utils import check_windows_service_exists
    import params
    if not check_windows_service_exists(params.zookeeper_win_service_name):
      self.install_packages(env)
    self.configure(env)

  def status(self, env):
    from resource_management.libraries.functions.windows_service_utils import check_windows_service_status
    import status_params
    check_windows_service_status(status_params.zookeeper_win_service_name)

if __name__ == "__main__":
  ZookeeperServer().execute()


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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs 2015
Staff - Updated Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles). The board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians of Cedars-Sinai's Orthopaedic Center work to efficiently diagnosis and effectively treat some of the most complex cases involving orthopedic disorders and injuries. Among its many services, the medical center boasts a dance medicine center, industrial health program, metabolic bone disorders program, orthopedic oncology program and pain management center. In the 2015-16 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, Cedars-Sinai was ranked No. 12 in the nation in adult orthopedics. It is also a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement and is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence.
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