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Here Are The Spring 2017 TV Shows We Can't Wait To Watch
By Ben Yakas
The winter TV programming was pretty hit-or-miss this year: The Americans, Feud, Big Little Lies and Legion were all must-see shows, but Iron Fist was a disaster, Taboo was a waste of Tom Hardy, and Homeland has been mired in its least-compelling season ever (and yes, that counts the season in which Brody was forced to become a heroin addict and Dana and her shitty boyfriend ran over someone). But worry not, because we have the two most exciting months of TV premieres coming up, with a killer lineup of shows that will keep you glued to your couches for hours upon hours. Below, check out a list of our 12 most anticipated shows for spring 2017.
BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC, April 10th): Saul was funnier (Hoboken Squat Cobbler!), more comfortable with its Breaking Bad roots (Mike's one man war against the Salamancas), and more tragic (everything involving Chuck and Jimmy's long-simmering family feud) in season two, and we expect it to only continue its ascent in season three. We hope Kim continues to get more of the spotlight, and we can't wait to see the long-awaited return of Gus Fring: "Gus is more Gus than Jimmy is Saul, but he's still got a ways to go," Bob Odenkirk said recently. "One of the big stories of season three is him progressing to who he became in Breaking Bad."
THE LEFTOVERS (HBO, April 16th): The most depressing (and oftentimes beautiful) show on TV about family, miracles and the healing power of smoking cigarettes returns after a year-long break for its third and final season. We know both the Garvey and Murphy clans will be back, and we know the season will partially take place in Texas and partially in Australia (which, lest you forgot, is where Kevin Garvey Sr. was last seen). Will we have another visit to the purgatory-like afterlife? (Based on the trailer, yup!) Will the show explain the origins of the Sudden Departure? And how many times will Carrie Coon and/or Regina King make us cry?
VEEP (HBO, April 16th): After creator Armando Iannucci left following the fourth season finale of the filthiest show on TV, I thought there was no way season five would live up to previous ones. But it may have been the best one yet, and it definitely made me laugh out loud more than any other comedy (with the exception of my beloved Review). So we have total faith that Selina Meyers' post-presidency will be just as fucking profane and hilarious as her short-lived presidency was.
FARGO (FX, April 19th): The best anthology series on TV couldn't come back soon enough. After season two jumped in time to 1979, season three will take place in 2010, and could include appearances from characters from season one (including the wonderful Molly Solverson). But even if it doesn't, the new cast is stacked: Ewan McGregor plays brothers (one of whom is the "Parking Lot King Of Minnesota"), Carrie Coon is the female lead (who happens to be a cop), and there's a who's-who of character actors filling in all the other colorful roles and trying on their best midwestern accents (Jim Gaffigan, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Scoot McNairy, David Thewlis, Michael Stuhlbarg, Shea Whigham, Karan Soni, Fred Melamed and Thomas Mann).
SILICON VALLEY (HBO, April 23rd): In its third season, Silicon Valley seemed to be better than ever, finding new hilarious and ridiculous ways of snatching victory away from the Pied Piper guys (without it getting annoying). And from the season four previews, it seems like the gang may be getting back to basics in an attempt to build a new internet, which definitely doesn't sound like a reach.
THE HANDMAID'S TALE (Hulu, April 26th): Elisabeth Moss stars in this adaptation of Margaret Atwood's classic piece of speculative fiction, which deals with a totalitarian theocracy taking over the country and setting women's rights back hundreds of years in the process. The book's themes feel more relevant than ever (sadly), and Hulu has been looking for the prestige project that would put them on the same level as Netflix and Amazon—and this may be it. Also, don't expect everything to be wrapped up in one season—they want this to be their House Of Cards.
CATASTROPHE (Amazon, April 28th): Season one of this delightful British romantic comedy (I can't possibly call it a romcom without insulting it) showed us the manic, brief courtship between the main couple after a one-week-stand turns into a pregnancy. Season two then made the bold decision to jump ahead several years (and more babies) in time to get to the meat of what the show's concerned with: how do adult relationships and priorities evolve over time, and can you keep the romance alive? (Also, when does a Parisian massage go too far?) Season three picks off right where season two stopped, with Rob confronting Sharon about the morning after pill receipt he found shortly after their reconciliation. (Season three will also include Carrie Fisher's final performance, give or take Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.)
AMERICAN GODS (Starz, April 30th): It was a huge blow to Trekkies when Bryan Fuller announced he was no longer showrunner for the upcoming new series (Star Trek: Discovery). But one show's loss is another's gain—and in this case, we're very excited about how he's going to adapt Neil Gaiman's modern classic American Gods, which is all about a battle between old Gods and new (Media, Internet, Intangibles). A dollop of Hannibal-worthy gothic/surreal atmosphere, a generous helping of Ian McShane monologues, and a whole lot of world-building to cover has got us pumped for this one.
I LOVE DICK (Amazon, May 12th): The latest show from Transparent's Jill Solloway (and featuring the enchanting Kathryn Hahn) is adapted from the cult feminist book of the same name, and involves a married couple who both become obsessed with the title character (played, appropriately, by Kevin Bacon). The show continues Solloway's tradition of making "the most self-obsessed characters likable or at least interesting," and likely is a must-watch for anyone who swears by Transparent.
MASTER OF NONE (Netflix, May 12th): It would have been a good show if Aziz Ansari had just translated his standup comedy into an ongoing series, but this show was way more ambitious in its scope. It turned out to be a perfect short story show, ruminating on TV diversity, hook-up culture, the sacrifices of parenting, and the heartbreak of young relationships. After a very long break (the writers needed an extra year off to live their lives and come up with new material), season two is upon us, though the only footage we've seen so far is Ansari and Eric Wareheim riding scooters in some gorgeous location. (Perhaps the same country where the two filmed their incredible "Famous" music video?)
UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (Netflix, May 19th): The spiritual heir to 30 Rock tossed aside the weaker elements of the first season (the kids) and crammed in tons of NYC jokes along with a whole subplot about gentrification in season two. We don't know much about season three yet, but if Titus is "Lemonading" all over the place, that's all we really need to know.
TWIN PEAKS (Showtime, May 21st): That gum you like is finally coming back into style this spring. After years of false starts and premature hope, we are getting 18 hours of "the pure heroin version of David Lynch." All we know is that the new season is a closed-ended, one-time event, that there are approximately 10,000 actors in it, and that it will be must-see TV for Red Room fanatics. And hopefully, we'll find out how's Annie.


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Hamilton Seeing The 'benefits' Of Mercedes Sim
Jon Wilde Saturday 24th July 2021 9:30 PM
Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton is becoming a convert to the benefits of the Mercedes simulator, which helped him significantly at Silverstone.
While many drivers find the sim a useful aid in learning how their car will operate on certain tracks, the seven-time World Champion has tended to be more reluctant.
Hamilton said earlier this year he had "no interest in the simulator", driving around 20 laps a year in it, but before the Austrian Grand Prix he said he had been going in a bit more to try and uncover some more performance in the W12.
Then immediately after setting the fastest time in qualifying at the British Grand Prix, the 36-year-old revealed he had been in the sim that very Friday morning as free practice was not until the afternoon, taking advantage of the Mercedes factory being only just down the road.
It came at a time when the consecutive seven-time Constructors' World Champions are doing all they can to try and climb back on top of Red Bull, who had won five races on the spin before Hamilton's eighth triumph at Silverstone.
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Speaking of how the sim is growing on Hamilton, Mercedes F1 co-owner and team principal Wolff told Formula 1: "Yes, the simulator wasn't his most favourite tool in the past.
"But I think we've developed it to a level that is quite good and made it best in class, and he's started to see the benefits of it.
"This fight is so tough that you need to just grab every single marginal gain, and that's why we've progressed together to better understand the car also with the tool of the simulator."
It was not only the sim work that boosted Hamilton in his home grand prix because Mercedes also unwrapped some aerodynamic upgrades that reduced Red Bull's pace advantage.
"The upgrades weren't big, but if you keep adding them up it can make a difference," said Wolff. "We are still a little bit down on performance, no doubt about that. I think in race pace it would have been pretty similar.
"[But] we halved the deficit [to Red Bull] in terms of performance and you just need to mobilise everything in your arsenal of weapons and that's what [Lewis] is doing as a driver and we as a team.
"There will be trickier ones, there will be better ones, but scoring these big points [at Silverstone] is important."
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Shift Workers At More Risk For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Article Date: 19 Mar 2010 - 2:00 PDT
Nurses participating in shift work, especially those working rotating shifts, face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule, according to research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
"We know that people participating in shift work often complain of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea," says Sandra Hoogerwerf, M.D., assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. "These are the same symptoms of IBS."
IBS is the most common functional bowel disorder and is difficult to identify because it is diagnosed by clinical symptoms rather than tests, says Hoogerwerf, lead author of the study. IBS symptoms include recurrent episodes of abdominal pain or cramping in connection with altered bowel habits.
Hoogerwerf and her collegues evaluated nurses classified into three groups-214 working permanent day shifts, 110 working permanent night shifts and 75 working rotating shifts between day and night-based on self-reported abdominal symptoms and sleep quality. More than 85% were women.
"Our findings suggest that nurses participating in shift work, particularly those who participate in rotating shift work, have a higher prevalence of IBS and abdominal pain. This association is independent of sleep quality," the authors write.
"We know the colon has its own biological clock and that's what increases the likelihood of having a bowel movement in the first six hours of the day," Hoogerwerf says.
"Shift work can cause chronic disruption of that biological rhythm, resulting in that clock to constantly be thrown off and needing to adjust, creating symptoms of diarrhea, boating, constipation and abdominal pain and discomfort."
The researchers say their study suggests that sleep disturbances do not completely explain the existence of IBS or abdominal pain associated with shift work.
"The question now for further research is if IBS and abdominal pain is an underlying manifestation of a circadian rhythm disorder," Hoogerwerf says.
Meanwhile, the researchers suggest "practicing gastroenterologists should be aware of this association and educate patients with IBS on the possible impact of their work schedule on their symptoms."
The Michigan Bowel Control Program offers a multidisciplinary approach with quick diagnostic testing, endoscopic procedures provided by gastroenterology physicians and colorectal surgeons, specialized pelvic floor nerve and muscle testing, surgeons with operative experience in colorectal and urogynecological interventions, pelvic floor muscle strengthening and biofeedback program provided by physical therapists and rapid reports to the patient's primary care or referring physician. http://www.med.umich.edu/bowelcontrol/index.shtml
Additional authors: Along with Hoogerwerf, Borko Nojkov, M.D., Beaumont Services Company; Joel H. Rubenstein, M.D., M.Sc., assistant professor of internal medicine at the U-M Medical School; and William D. Chey, M.D., professor of internal medicine at the U-M Medical School.
Reference: Am J Gastroenterol advance online publication 16 February 2010; doi: 10.1038/ajg.2010.48
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Ugandan Police End House Arrest of Opposition Leader After Election Results are Confirmed By Top Court
Posted on April 6, 2016 in Uganda
On Friday 1 April, Ugandan police ended a six-week-long house arrest of an opposition leader that was imposed after he claimed that recent presidential elections were rigged.
Second-placed Kizza Besigye, who rejected the results of the 18 February election won by veteran President Yoweri Museveni, has been forcibly kept inside his home in the capital Kampala for 43 days. He has said that his detention was designed in order to block him from gathering evidence of fraud in what he called a "scandalous" election. On Friday, Ugandan police chief Kale Kayihura stated that he has "…given directive that the deployment of police outside Besigye's home be withdrawn forthwith."
While the police chief provided no explanation why the house arrest was being lifted, it comes just a day after the country's Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge to the election result and upheld Museveni's fifth-term victory. With Besigye unable to submit a legal challenge, third-placed Amama Mbabazi, a former prime minister who won just over one percent of the vote, filed the suit that was rejected in court on 31 March.
Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, was declared the winner with 61 percent of the vote. He has rejected claims that his victory was won through cheating and fraud. A long-standing opponent of the president, Besigye has been frequently jailed, accused of both treason and rape, teargased and hospitalized over the years, however this was the longest period he had ever been under house arrest. On Friday, Kayihura warned that "we expect Besigye to respect the law, to stop causing trouble for people going about their private businesses," adding, " He must respect the law. If he veers off, the police is there to protect people and their property."
Tagged as: Uganda
Tensions Remain High in Uganda in Wake of Presidential Election
Posted on February 23, 2016 in Uganda
On Saturday, long-time Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the country's disputed presidential election, with his main rival rejecting the results, stating that they are fraudulent and calling for an independent audit of the country.
According to the final results, which were announced by the election commission, Museveni got more than 60 percent of the votes while his nearest rival Kizza Besigye received 35 percent. While Museveni was re-elected president, at least nineteen of his ministers lost their parliamentary seats. Amongst them was defense minister Crispus Kiyonga, who is spearheading regional efforts to end the political crisis in Burundi, and attorney general Fred Ruhindi. Some 9.7 million Ugandans voted, a turnout of around 63 percent, for president and members of parliament, with 290 assembly seats contested by candidates from 29 political parties. Furthermore, on Monday, election commission spokesman Jotham Taremwa disclosed that Saturday's election results did not include tallies from at least 1,242 polling stations – effectively about 4 percent of all polling stations. While Taremwa has disclosed that the missing results cannot change the outcome, Besigye's supporters have noted that they could bring down Museveni's margin of victory. Museveni needed 50 percent plus one vote in order to avoid a runoff election.
Besigye was under house arrest as Museveni was declared the winner. On the ground sources have reported that heavily armed police were standing guard near his residence, which is located on the outskirts of the capital, Kampala. In a video, Besigye rejected the results, stating, "we knew right from the beginning the electoral commission that was organizing and managing these elections was a partisan, incompetent and discredited body as from the previous elections," adding, "we knew that the military and security organizations were going to be engaged in a partisan and unfair way like they did in the past." Besigye urged the international community to reject the official tally. The president's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement, has urged "all candidates to respect the will of the people and the authority of the electoral commission and accept the result. We ask all Ugandans to remain calm and peaceful and not to engage in any public disruptions."
While following the announcement of the results, the capital, which has been under a heavy security presence, was calm on Saturday, tensions increased on Monday when police arrested Besigye as he tried to leave his home where he had been confined under house arrest. On the ground sources reported seeing police push Besigye into the back of a blacked-out van and take him away to a police station in a rural area outside the capital. Besigye had been going to the election commission to get detailed copies of results from the presidential elections. Uchenna Emelonye of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights visited Besigye in the police station, telling reporters shortly after that he "has not been informed, formally or informally, why he is being detained. Polly Namaye, a police spokeswoman, has however disclosed that officers arrested Besigye in order to keep him from "storming the electoral commission with his supporters."
Thursday's voting was marred by lengthy delays in the delivery of polling materials. There were also some incidents of violence as well as a government shutdown of social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, which remained inaccessible on Saturday. The European Union (EU) observer mission has since reported that the election was marked by an "intimidating atmosphere, which was mainly created by state actors. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, EU mission leader Eduard Kukan stated that Uganda's election commission lacks independence and transparency and does not have the trust of all the parties. According to the EU's preliminary report, opposition supporters were harassed by law enforcement officials in more than twenty districts. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the head of the Commonwealth observer mission, also reported that Uganda's elections "fell short of meeting key democratic benchmarks," while the US State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner disclosed that "the Ugandan people deserved better…We encourage those who wish to contest the election results to do so peacefully and in accordance with Uganda's laws and judicial process, and urge the Ugandan government to respect the rights and freedoms of its people and refrain from interference in those processes."
Tagged as: EU, European Union, Kampala, Kizza Besigye, Uganda, United States, US, Yoweri Museveni
Ugandan Politicians Raise Fears of Violence Ahead of Next Month's Presidential Polls
Posted on January 12, 2016 in Uganda
On Saturday, Ugandan political candidates raised fears of violence ahead of presidential polls next month, with accusations of police brutality and claims that opposition groups are organization milita forces.
Seven opposition candidates are vying to end President Yoweri Museveni's 30-year rule in the 18 February poll. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, currently faces his stiffest opposition from Kizza Besigye, a three-time loser for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Amama Mbabazi, a former prime minister and ruling party stalwart who now leads the Go-Forward party. All sides are accusing each other of arming militas in a bid to press their claim to political power. Last week, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda warned, "we are following up reports that a small group of the radical opposition are talking and planning violent actions during and after the election." He further indicated that the "government has established that some of these groups, under the guise of training agents to protect their votes, are raising semi-milita groups," adding, "these groups, we have learnt, are being prepared to incite provocation and violent confrontations, starting on polling day until the swearing ceremony in case they lose the lections." Opposition leaders however have dismissed these claims, and in turn have accused security forces of backing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to harass the president's rival. According to Kizza Besigye, who has called on the president to "stop using police and other state apparatus to intimidate, harass, arrest our supporters," "the trend of violence has left us worried." Ex Prime Minister Mbabazi has also disclosed that "we have seen acts of violence wherever we have been. Police have used teargas and live bullets to stop our rallies…We ask President Museveni to stop these acts. If he does not act, then people will be forced to rise up and who knows what comes out. We have seen such situations elsewhere turning violent and Uganda is no exception." Police chief Kale Kayihura has stated that police have recruited around a million civilians as "crime preventers," describing them as "part of the police effort to enforce community policing." Opposition politicians however say that the teams are partisan and back the ruling NRM. All eight candidates are due to hold a live televised debate on 15 January.
Ugandan Officials Foil al-Shabaab Attack
Posted on September 15, 2014 in Uganda
The United States embassy in Uganda reported Saturday that Ugandan security forces have stopped a cell of al-Shabaab insurgents who are apparently "planning for an imminent attack." On Monday, a Ugandan military spokesman confirmed that nineteen terror suspects were arrested over the weekend in a raid on an al-Shabaab cell that was supposedly plotting to carry out an attack in the East African nation.
A statement released by the US embassy Saturday disclosed, "Ugandan authorities reported the discovery of an al-Shabaab terrorist cell in Kampala," noting that US officials "…remain in close contact with our Ugandan counterparts as investigations continue into what appears to have been planning for an imminent attack."
Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga confirmed that forces had arrested nineteen foreigners on Saturday in connection with a foiled attack. On Monday, Lt. Col. Paddy Ankunda disclosed that police seized "substantial amounts of explosives" and suicide vests from the suspects, who are all of Somali origin. The operations were carried out in the Kisenyi neighbourhood, which is known for its large Somali population, and targeted a hotel and a flat where the Somalis recently had moved.
In the wake of an imminent terrorist attack, US security forces have increased their patrols around major sites and have warned its citizens about travel to the country. Embassy officials have disclosed that "at this point we are not aware of specific targets, and the Ugandan authorities have increased security at key sites, including Entebbe International Airport….If you must move about, remain aware of your surroundings, avoid crowds, monitor local news stations for updates, and maintain a high level of vigilance." The US embassy warning comes nearly a week after US embassy officials warned that al-Shabaab insurgents may try to exact revenge for a US strike that killed the militant group's commander earlier this month. Last Monday, officials warned US citizens to "stay alert to the on-going potential terrorist attacks in Uganda…we also caution US citizens of the possibility of retaliatory attacks in Uganda by al-Shabaab in response to the US and Ugandan military actions in Somalia, which killed al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Godane."
Uganda, which has troops fighting al-Shabaab militants in neighbouring Somalia, is currently on high alert amidst concerns that the al-Qaeda-linked militant group is planning to carry out a similar attack to the Westgate assault that occurred in Kenya last September. The country has in the past been targeted by al-Shabaab. In 2010, al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for bomb attacks that killed at least 76 people who were watching a soccer World Cup final in Kampala.
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Warnings Issued in Africa as Threat of World Cup Attacks Increases Across the Continent
Posted on June 13, 2014 in Africa, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda
As the FIFA World Cup football tournament kicks off in Brazil, security warnings have been issued for a number of African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda. UK officials have also issued warnings for Djibouti, stating that they have credible intelligence that al-Shabaab insurgents may be planning to carry out further terrorist attacks against targets that include "Western interests."
East African nations are currently on high alert over fears that Somalia's al-Shabaab may launch attacks on World Cup screenings over the next month. Previous attacks throughout the region have targeted places where football matches are being viewed. Crowded areas, including hotels, restaurants and bars and transport hubs are possible targets.
There is currently a high threat from terrorism throughout Ethiopia. Attacks could be indiscriminate and can occur at any moment, including in places that are frequented by foreigners. Previous terrorist attacks in the region have targeted places where football matches are being viewed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya, mainly from al-Shabaab. The militant group has issued public threats against Kenya, due to the country's military intervention in Somalia, and has recently stated that they are shifting the war and will now focus on Kenya. There have been a number of small-scale grenade, bomb and armed attacks in Nairobi, especially in the Eastleigh district, Mombasa and Northern Eastern Province. Methods of attacks have included shootings and bombings, including car bombings, as well as the use of grenades.
Kenyan police chief David Kimaiyo has promised "sufficient security measures" to ensure the safety of fans, however he has noted that bar owners must take their own precautions, stating, "owners of such social places must ensure that every person is thoroughly screened before entering their premises." Attacks could be indiscriminate and will likely occur in places that are frequented by foreigners, including bars, sports bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, sporting events, supermarkets, shopping centres, beaches, buses, trains and transport hubs.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, whose country is a key contributor to African Union (AU) forces fighting al-Shabaab in Somalia, has cautioned fans "to be alert as they enjoy football, bearing in mind that the country is threatened." A statement issued by Ugandan security forces has urged that people are screened prior to viewing soccer tournaments. The move is being enforced in a bid to avoid a repeat of attacks that occurred four years ago during the World Cup final, when al-Shabaab militants bombed two restaurants in the Ugandan capital, killing at least seventy-six people.
Officials in Britain warned earlier this week that al-Shabaab insurgents are planning further attacks in Djibouti, after last month's suicide bomb attack on a crowded restaurant. According to a statement released by the UK Foreign Office, "there are credible reports that al-Shabaab plan, and have the capability, to attack targets in Djibouti, including western interests," adding "there is a high threat from terrorism" in the port city. The statement further notes "Djibouti and Western interests within Djibouti may be seen as a legitimate target by al-Shabaab because of its support to the Somali government and its participation in the African Union peacekeeping mission."
Djibouti has troops deployed in Somalia, as part of the African Union force that is battling the militant group, however the Horn of Africa nation's port also serves as a key base for ships taking part in international anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia. Last month, at least one person was killed and several others wounded when two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a restaurant, the first attack in Djibouti to be claimed by al-Shabaab since the country joined the AU force in 2011. Days after the attack, al-Shabaab claimed responsibility and indicated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for Djibouti's hosting of the United States' largest military base in Africa, which is used for operations across the region, including drone strikes against Islamists in Somalia. France also has a base in Djibouti.
Nigerian officials have taken additional steps in order to prevent any World Cup related terrorist attacks from occurring. Soldiers in the capital of Yola, Adamawa state, have shut down all venues preparing to screen live World Cup matches in the hopes to stave off attacks. The Nigerian government has also advised resident of the capital city, Abuja, to avoid public viewing centres. Minister Bela Mohamed has issued a directive for Abuja, ordering high vigilance in places such as motor parks, restaurants, markets, supermarkets, shopping malls, banks, churches, mosques, hotels, viewing centres and hospital.
While over the past five years, the states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa have seen a number of deadly terrorist attacks, in recent months, Boko Haram militants have carried out an increasingly bold series of assaults, which has included the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls in April. Since then, the militants have carried out a number of attacks on villages, including a recent car bomb that was set of at a centre in the settlement of Gavan, in the north-eastern state of Adamawa. O June 1, at least eighteen people watching a game on television were killed. A week before that incident, a suicide bomber set out for an open-air screening of a match in Nigeria's central city of Jos. His car blew upon the way, killing three people. Such assaults on television viewing centres across Africa have raised fears that militant groups will target supporters gathering to cheer on the global football contest.
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Choose a Social Work Specialization: MSW programs offer different types of specializations for social workers to choose from, including child and family care, geriatric, and hospice.
Practicum Experience: The most important experience in an MSW degree program is the practicum where students will put their knowledge to the test in a real-world social work environment.
Earn the Necessary Certifications: While social work certifications vary from state to state, your professors and advisors in your MSW degree program will know the specific requirements and help you gain your license.
Find an Entry Level Social Work Job: Once you have your license you are ready to apply to social work jobs. There are currently 682,100 social workers employed full-time in the United States, with that number expected to increase by 16% over the next decade.
If you follow this path to becoming a social worker, you will find that there will be many people eager to help you along the way. Many social worker degree students are given large scholarship awards and financial aid packages, as they will provide one of the most important support systems for our society. Becoming a social worker will allow you to have a beneficial effect on many people's lives.


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Paper $32.00 ISBN: 9780226039015 Published December 1993
The Participant
Christopher M. Kelty
Erik S. Gellman
Fully Grown
Dietrich Vollrath
The Torture Letters
Laurence Ralph
The Ruins Lesson
Susan Stewart
Africa and the Disciplines
The Contributions of Research in Africa to the Social Sciences and Humanities
Edited by Robert H. Bates, V. Y. Mudimbe, and Jean F. O'Barr
African Studies, contrary to some accounts, is not a separate continent in the world of American higher education. Its intellectual borders touch those of economics, literature, history, philosophy, and art; its history is the story of the world, both ancient and modern. This is the clear conclusion of Africa and the Disciplines, a book that addresses the question: Why should Africa be studied in the American university?
This question was put to distinguished scholars in the social sciences and humanities, prominent Africanists who are also leaders in their various disciplines. Their responses make a strong and enlightening case for the importance of research on Africa to the academy.
Paul Collier's essay, for example, shows how studies of African economies have clarified our understanding of the small open economies, and contributed to the theory of repressed inflation and to a number of areas in microeconomics as well. Art historian Suzanne Blier uses the terms and concepts that her discipline has applied to Africa to analyze the habits of mind and social practice of her own field. Christopher L. Miller describes the confounding and enriching impact of Africa on European and American literary theory. Political scientist Richard Sklar outlines Africa's contributions to the study of political modernization, pluralism, and rational choice. These essays, together with others from scholars in history, anthropology, philosophy, and comparative literature, attest to the influence of African research throughout the curriculum.
For many, knowledge from Africa seems distant and exotic. These powerful essays suggest the contrary: that such knowledge has shaped the way in which scholars in various disciplines understand their worlds. Eloquent testimony to Africa's necessary place in the mainstream of American education, this book should alter the academy's understanding of the significance of African research, its definition of core and periphery in human knowledge.
"These essays are at once exceptionally thoughtful and remarkably comprehensive. Not only do they offer an unusually interesting overview of African studies; they are also striking for the depth and freshness of their insights. This is the sort of volume from which both seasoned regional experts and students stand to learn an enormous amount."—John Comaroff, University of Chicago
"These essays provide an important perspective on the evolution of African studies and offer insights into what Africa can mean for the different humanistic and social science disciplines. Many show in ingenious and subtle ways the enormous potential that the study of Africa has for confounding the main tenets of established fields. One could only hope that the strictures expressed here would be taken to heart in the scholarly world."—Robert L. Tignor, Princeton University
Robert H. Bates, V.Y. Mudimbe, and Jean O'Barr
PART ONE: THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. Changing Perspectives on a Changing Africa: The Work of Anthropology
Sally Falk Moore
2. Africa and the Study of Economics
3. The African Frontier for Political Science
Richard L. Sklar
PART TWO: THE HUMANITIES
4. The Impact of African Studies on Philosophy
V.Y. Mudimbe and Kwame Anthony Appiah
5. Truth and Seeing: Magic, Custom, and Fetish in Art History
Suzanne Preston Blier
6. African Histories and the Dissolution of World History
Steven Feierman
7. Literary Studies and African Literature: The Challenge of Intercultural Literacy
Christopher L. Miller
Political Science: Comparative Politics
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In production/manufacturing context, multi-response optimization of machining processes is one of the most important areas of research to find out the best process environment for any machining operation. Literature is seemed rich in addressing multi-response optimization problems using various techniques. It has been viewed that these methods are not efficient enough due to so many assumptions and limitations imposed upon it. Therefore, researchers are concentrating in hybridizing various methods to empower advantageous aspects thereby avoiding/overcoming inherent limitations of aforesaid individual methodologies. The present study aimed to develop such a hybrid method which could efficiently be applied for continuous quality improvement for a process/product and to facilitate in off-line quality control of any manufacturing process. In the present work, two optimization philosophies (i) TOPSIS based Taguchi method and (ii) Grey relation analysis (GRA) followed by Fuzzy logic and Taguchi method has been proposed here to optimize machining parameters in CNC end milling operation towards improving quality as well as productivity simultaneously.


A compressed black earthy pu-erh that's perfect for travelling.
Classic Pu-Erh from Yunnan. Twice-fermented, large leaf tea in a mini "bird's nest" shape - perfect for travelling. A dark, full-bodied tea with a distinctive earthy taste.
This Mini Tuocha Pu-Erh from Yunnan is hand formed, twice fermented, large leaf tea in a mini "bird's nest" shape.
It is perfect for travelling as it only requires a very short brew time and each piece can be used several times.
Pu-erh is said to have various positive health benefits such as an excellent aid to digestion & for easing stomach upsets. It is also said to help reduce cholesterol and aid weight loss.
Use one piece per large mug or small pot.


We're delighted to say that we now have the final result of our 2017 competition. Many, many congratulations to the six winners, four runners up this year, togehter to those who were highly commended. And commiserations of course to those who haven't, but comeptiiton was fierce with hundreds of entries and, remember, at the end of the day, our opinion is subjective. So we'd encourage you to keep submitting your work to us and other theatre companies; perseverance is an important element in finding success.
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You are knowledgeable about the field of study known as Nature, which encompasses (but is not limited to) animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, seasons and cycles, weather, and vermin. This is a Knowledge skill.
Synergy: If you have 5 or more ranks in Knowledge (Nature), you get a +2 bonus on Survival checks made in above ground natural environments (aquatic, desert, forest, hill, marsh, mountains, or plains).


Cortez Villas...END UNIT, VAULTED CEILINGS. Parking at your front door. Wonderful views from glass enclosed lanai, Evergreen model is the largest floor plan in Cortez Villas, 2BR 2BA plus DEN, den has bi-fold doors, can be a third bedroom. TURNKEY FURNISHED, if buyer does not want furnishings seller will remove. Inside laundry in hall across from 2nd bath. Large master suite has vaulted ceiling and room for a sitting area. Master bath has a walk-in shower. Great room has vaulted ceiling. Storage room outside off lanai. One year American Home Shield warranty included ($440.00 value). Galley style kitchen with eat-in area. 55+ community...Clubhouse, heated pool, billiards, library, and activities. Close to shopping, restaurants, banking, and much more. Short drive to gulf beaches.


Hard to believe there are actually people who feel they have to suffer the children. Take a look at this sample of shining faces we met in Cajamarca, Chota and Bambamarca. Toward the start of the video, you'll see us working on materials. We took some things folks in our church had leftover from years gone by, but while there, we also printed out three months worth of lessons for four age groups, and made flannel graphs. We made 30 sets of lessons and 15 flannel sets, including 9 stories for each congregation. We only completed one of the seven do-it-yourself flannel lessons (see Jonah story in video), and then provided all the materials for the congregations to finish the other six. The other two flannel sets each church got were "store bought" (donated by Dorothy Kennedy and our church). May not sound like much, but those brief flashes of our work day are actually representing a 12-hour work day times four people, plus Bill and Baltazar helping out for about three or four hours each, plus random good Samaritan Daniel (pictured in flannel board making scene) plus about five hours times two people in Cajamarca one day buying supplies and getting copies and printouts made, plus time to find and download all the materials, plus more! All in all, about 100 combined hours of labor of love.
We gave the leaders a brief (!) demonstration on their use, but I'm thinking it was much too brief. Just got word from Narciso today that he would like us to return next year and do a two-day workshop on children's ministry. We also left a fund of 500 soles with the regional pastors group to reimburse churches who make photocopies of the lessons. If each of the churches used the materials each week, the fund would probably last about four months. Really doesn't seem like much and when you see these faces… just makes a body want to do MORE!


The accessibility features in our master bathroom are unlikely to show up anytime soon in Architectural Digest. However, this accessible bath has greatly simplified and streamlined my morning bathroom activities. You can probably incorporate one or more of these ideas in your accessible home.


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Candidates Promise to Vote No on Mega TIF Bonds at LSNA Aldermanic Forum
Sam González Kelly, LoganSquarist Staff Writer
Article from the LoganSquarist
Residents of Logan Square, Avondale, Hermosa, and Lathrop packed the auditorium at McAuliffe Elementary (1841 N. Springfield Ave.) Feb. 8 to hear aldermanic candidates speak about the Logan Square Neighborhood Association's Quality of Life plan, released in December 2018.
The Aldermanic Forum brought together 13 candidates from the 1st, 26th, 30th, 31st, 33rd, and 35th Wards, with only Jessica Gutierrez (30th) and Deb Mell (33rd) not in attendance.
Candidates spoke to the predominantly older, Latinx crowd about the pillars of the Quality of Life plan, which are education, economic development, housing, health and wellness, and Immigration. Every person in attendance received green and red cards with pictures of soft- and hard-shell tacos, respectively, which they could raise in the air to express their agreement or disagreement with a candidate's statement.
Candidates who spoke directly to the fight for Latinx cultural preservation within the process of gentrification tended to see the most green cards raised in approval. Courtesy LSNA
Every candidate, in one way or another, stressed the importance of affordable housing for longtime residents in Logan Square and its surrounding neighborhoods, recognizing it to be what is likely the most pressing issue to residents in this election. However, candidates who spoke directly to the fight for Latinx cultural preservation within the process of gentrification tended to see the most green cards raised in approval.
Candidate Rossana Rodriguez (33rd), for example, received support when she talked about the need for bilingual schools.
"[We not only need] transitionally bilingual schools, but dual-language so that our people of color and immigrant community can keep their roots alive and their connections to their family, because those roots are broken when we don't have connections to those resources," Rodruiguez said.
Candidates were given one minute for opening statements and one minute to answer a question picked from a hat by the LSNA, with another minute added to each for a Spanish translation. Candidates from the same ward were given the same question to respond to, ranging from issues of economic development to affordable housing to mental health.
After candidates from each ward and responded to their question, they were then given six rapid-fire yes-or-no questions, such as "Will you vote NO on big new TIFs that take money from schools?" and "Will you champion abolishing the racist and biased gang database?" Every candidate responded "yes" to every question.
All candidates said they oppose mega TIFF bonds like the highly contested Lincoln Yards project.
Reimagining Logan Square
The questions selected for the candidates from the 1st, 26th, 31st, and 35rd wards, which make up most of Logan Square, were largely concerned with affordable housing and economic development.
For the 35th ward, incumbent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and challenger Amanda Yu Dietrich were asked about local hiring and anti-displacement standards. Rosa responded by maintaining that not only do local workers need to be paid at least a minimum wage,but that their wage should reflect the cost of living in Logan Square, which he put at $17 per hour, citing the forthcoming jobsat the Grace Hotel as an example.
Yu Dietrich, for her part, said she wants to work with the Chamber of Commerce to persuade new and existing businesses to commit to hiring locally by signing a Good Neighbor Agreement.
Protesters called for an inclusive and diverse Logan Square at the March for Racial Equity last October. Photo: Raquel Venado/Elevated Chicago
Candidates in the 1st ward were asked how they would support sanctuary schools, in which "students are safe, culture and languages are preserved, and the curriculum is culturally relevant." Incumbent "Proco" Joe Moreno said that schools need to be community centers as well as educational ones that provide health services, counseling for parents, and a parent-teacher room, and that "we're starting to establish that more and more."
He pointed to Clemente High School in Humboldt Park as an example, which has risen to Level 2 status and is off probation because of community organization.
"Teachers, parents, and the community rallied around an International Baccalaureate program for all students, not just selective enrollment," Moreno said.
Daniel La Spata, the only challenger against Moreno, said that "no teacher, student, or parent should feel in danger from the violence and terrorism of ICE." He pledged to fight ICE access to local schools, end carve outs in the Sanctuary City ordinance that could put any family in danger.
"We need to work with humility and respect with every parent, teacher and family to make sure they feel culturally represented in their schools," La Spata said.
Boosting Small Businesses in Hermosa/Belmont Gardens
In the 31st Ward, candidates were asked what resources or relationships they uniquely have to support economic development strategies. Incumbent Milly Santiago stated broadly that she's been bringing in new businesses to her ward that create jobs and revenue for the city, supports city programs that supplement small businesses, and has been negotiating with developers to make sure they hire locally if they build in her ward.
Felix Cardona said he wants to help small businesses in the ward take advantage of tax credits offered by the city to beautify the commercial corridor. Colin Bird-Martinez talked about his history of volunteer work in Hermosa and his development of the Hermosa Neighborhood Association, also noting that he is the only candidate not accepting campaign contributions from developers and that he pays the majority of his staff a living wage of $23 per hour.
Affordable Housing in Humboldt Park
26th ward candidates were asked how they will support a strong Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) that has a higher percentage of affordable units, requires more family-size units, and builds in more monitoring.
Theresa Siaw responded by saying we need to place a higher tax on developers building in the neighborhood, which is currently at 10 percent, and eliminate the "citywide affordable housing fund," which allows developers to avoid building affordable housing by depositing a certain amount of money into a fund that can be used to build affordable housing elsewhere.
The elementary school was packed with residents who asked questions of most candidates. Courtesy LSNA
She also stated that she is the only candidate in her ward not accepting contributions from developers. Roberto Maldonado, the incumbent, said he wants ARO funds invested primarily in areas facing the most displacement, and that he wants to legislate rent control.
David Herrera, likely speaking to the same fund as Siaw, said that the biggest flaw in the current ARO is that it has a "loophole to buy out of it, and we need housing now." He said he prefers to build housing now as opposed to taking cash, because money can be reallocated and mismanaged.
The Aldermanic Forum ended with each candidate signing a poster that pledges they will stay true to the statements they made that morning. The LSNA Quality of Life Plan can be found here.
Featured photo: Candidates sat on the stage of McAuliffe Elementary Jan. 8. Courtesy LSNA


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We are pleased to announce that Pet Shop Boys will be among the headliners at the V Festival this year. They will be closing the evening in The Arena at Weston Park, Staffordshire, on Saturday 21st August, and Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex, on Sunday 22nd August. The summer spectacular, held across two sites and two days will be "crammed with the hottest names in music", including main stage headliners, Kings of Leon and Kasabian, and 4 Music stage headliners, The Prodigy and David Guetta. Festival Director, Simon Moran comments: "We expect excitement levels will reach new heights in The Arena which will be jam packed with Pet Shop Boys and Cheryl Cole closing each night." Other artists performing in this very eclectic festival include Florence and the Machine, Groove Armada, Madness, Goldfrapp, Mika, Editors and Faithless. Tickets go on sale from Friday 5th March at 9am from www.vfestival.com where all official outlets are detailed. V organisers stress that purchasing tickets from unofficial outlets could lead to disappointment.
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At the BBC: 2002-2006
The final volume of the "Pet Shop Boys at the BBC" video series is now available to watch on YouTube.
We would like to wish all fans, friends and visitors to this site a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.
At the BBC: 2002 - Top of the Pops 2 special
PSB today release a Top of the Pops 2 special volume as part of the "Pet Shop Boys at the BBC" YouTube video series.
Signed bookplates
PSB are delighted to announce that Chris Heath's reissued books, "Pet Shop Boys, Literally" and "Pet Shop Boys Versus America", have been added to Rough Trade's "Books of the Year" list.
Pet Shop Boys today release on YouTube a new volume of eight BBC TV performances recorded for Top of the Pops and The Jonathan Ross Show between 1997 and 2002.
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Many famous names from music, film, TV and sport have supported Testicular Cancer education and awareness this November by donating their signed and worn ties and scarves to the Cahonas Loosen Up Auction.
A new volume of "Pet Shop Boys at the BBC" is now available to watch on YouTube featuring eleven BBC TV performances recorded between 1988 and 1995.
The second volume of the "Pet Shop Boys at the BBC" video series, featuring nine PSB TV performances from 1987 and 1988, is now available to watch on YouTube at the playlist link below.


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UCLA Football
Stanford vs. UCLA 2012: Game time, TV schedule, odds and more
After clinching the Pac-12 South division title against USC last Saturday, the Bruins face the Cardinal in a potential Pac-12 Championship preview.
By Riley Breckenridge Nov 24, 2012, 5:00am PST
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Following a big win over their crosstown rival USC Trojans, the No. 15 UCLA Bruins will face another stiff test as they wrap up their regular season slate against the No. 11 Stanford Cardinal on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl.
The Bruins (9-2, 5-2 Pac-12), who are winners of four consecutive games, clinched the Pac-12 South division championship with their 38-28 win over the Trojans last Saturday and secured a spot in the Pac-12 Championship game. UCLA has been led by the stellar trio of freshman quarterback Brett Hundley, senior running back Johnathan Franklin and senior tight end Joseph Fauria.
The Cardinal (11-2, 8-1 Pac-12) are coming off a 17-14 upset of the top-ranked Oregon Ducks last Saturday, and are riding a five-game winning streak. With a win against the Bruins, Stanford can force a rematch with UCLA for the Pac-12 Championship next weekend. Freshman quarterback Kivin Hogan could have a big game against a Bruins secondary that has surrendered 798 passing yards in its past two games.
Stanford is a 2-point favorite against the Bruins.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PT at the Rose Bowl and the game will be televised on FOX.


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The text of the bill below is as of Dec 9, 2015 (Reported by Senate Committee).
To amend the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 .
Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that describes the effect of the regulations issued or revised under subsection (a) and includes statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents.
On and after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator may not take an enforcement action for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate against a pilot of a covered aircraft for a flight if the pilot and the flight meet the applicable requirements under paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) unless the Administrator has published final regulations in the Federal Register under subsection (a).
Upon a decision by the Administrator denying a covered certificate, or imposing a punitive civil action or an order of revocation under section 44709 of title 49, United States Code, a person substantially affected by the decision may, at the person's election, file an appeal with the National Transportation Safety Board or, without further administrative review, in the United States district court in which the person resides or in which the action in question occurred, or in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Section 2(d)(2) of such Act is amended by striking Federal district court and inserting United States district court .
the Administrator shall bear the burden of proof.
Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A) or subsection (a)(1) of section 554 of title 5, United States Code, that section applies to adjudications of the Administrator and the National Transportation Safety Board to the same extent as that section applied to such adjudications before the date of the enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
in subsection (b)(1), by striking an airman certificate under chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code and inserting a covered certificate .
In this section, the term covered certificate means an airman certificate, design organization certificate, holder of type certificate, production certificate, airworthiness certificate, air carrier operating certificate, airport operating certificate, air agency certificate, air navigation facility certificate, medical certificate, or any other authorization issued by the Administrator under chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code.
by striking an individual each place it appears and inserting a person .
in any way take action, including issuance of a warning letter or letter of correction or any other administrative action, with regard to the matter that was the subject of the investigation.
in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by striking section 44709(c)(2) and inserting section 44709(e)(2) .
In any proceeding conducted under part 821 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to denial, amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of a covered certificate, in which the Administrator issues an emergency order of revocation under subsections (d) and (e) of section 44709 of title 49, United States Code, an emergency order under section 46105(c) of such title, or another order that takes effect immediately, the Administrator shall provide to the person holding the covered certificate the releasable portion of the investigative report before issuing the order.
In any proceeding conducted under part 821 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to denial, amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of a covered certificate, in which the Administrator notifies the holder of the covered certificate of a proposed action under subsections (b) and (c) of section 44709 of title 49, United States Code, the Administrator shall, upon request of the holder of the covered certificate and at any time after that notification, provide to the holder of the covered certificate the releasable portion of the investigative report.
If the Administrator does not provide the investigative report to the person holding the covered certificate subject to the proceeding referred to in paragraph (1) by the time required by that paragraph, the person may move to dismiss the complaint of the Administrator or for other relief and, unless the Administrator establishes good cause for the failure to provide the investigative report, the administrative law judge shall order such relief as the judge considers appropriate.
Information that constitutes work product or reflects internal deliberative process.
Information that would disclose the identity of a confidential source.
Information the disclosure of which is prohibited by any other provision of law.
Information that is not relevant to the subject matter of the proceeding.
Information the Administrator can demonstrate is withheld for good cause.
Sensitive security information, as defined in section 15.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding similar ruling or regulation).
a copy of the investigative report before the Administrator issues a complaint.
In any case in which the Administrator initiates an investigation described in subsection (b)(1) with respect to a person, the Administrator and the investigating officials may request documents from the person only if the request is limited and narrowly tailored to issues in the investigation.
The Administrator shall respond to a written request by a repair station holding a certificate under part 145, Code of Federal Regulations, that is subject to an investigation described in subsection (b)(1) to withdraw from or settle a proceeding relating to the investigation not later than 30 calendar days after receiving the request.
The Administrator shall expunge the record of any investigation described in subsection (b)(1) with respect to a covered certificate that does not lead to the denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of the certificate not later than 90 days after the Administrator determines not to deny, suspend, modify, or revoke the certificate.
The Administrator may not indicate in the publicly accessible records of a person holding a covered certificate who is the subject of an investigation described in subsection (b)(1) any information that is different from information in such records of an airman who is not under such an investigation.
to believe the airman obtained the certificate through fraudulent means.
any releasable information gathered by the Federal Aviation Administration that form the basis for that justification.
materially contributed to the issuance of the certificate by fraudulent means.
If the Administrator amends, modifies, suspends, or revokes an airman certificate after reexamination of the airman holding the certificate in violation of subsection (a)(2), the airman may elect to file an appeal in the United States district court in which the airman resides or in which the action in question occurred, or in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, instead of filing an appeal with the Board under subsection (d).
in subparagraph (B), by striking subsection (b)(1)(B) and inserting subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) .
the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
to specify the times during which temporary flight restrictions are in effect and the duration of a designation of special use airspace in a specific area.
may not consider a NOTAM to be announced and published until the NOTAM is included in the repository.
Except as provided in subparagraph (A), on and after the date on which the repository established under subsection (a)(2)(B) is final and published, the Administrator may not take any enforcement action against an airman for a violation of a NOTAM during a flight if that NOTAM is not available through the repository before the commencement of the flight and reasonably accessible and identifiable to the airman.
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply in the case of an enforcement action for a violation of a NOTAM that directly relates to national security.
The term contract tower means an air traffic control tower providing air traffic control services pursuant to a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration under the Contract Tower Program under section 47124(b)(3).
The term covered flight record means any flight data, including air traffic data (as defined in section 2(b)(4)(B) of the Pilot's Bill of Rights (49 U.S.C. 44703 note)), created, maintained, or controlled by any program of the Federal Aviation Administration, whether carried out by employees or contractors of the Federal Aviation Administration, including contract towers, flight service stations, and controller training programs.
When the Federal Aviation Administration receives a request, pursuant to section 552 of title 5, United States Code, for a covered flight record that is not in the possession of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall request the record from the contract tower or other contractor of the Federal Aviation Administration that possesses the record.
Any covered flight record created, maintained, or controlled by a contract tower or another contractor of the Federal Aviation Administration that maintains covered flight records shall be provided to the Federal Aviation Administration if the Federal Aviation Administration requests the record pursuant to paragraph (1).
subject to section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act ), to the same extent as if the record was created, maintained, and controlled by the Federal Aviation Administration.
the information is voluntarily provided safety- or security-related information covered by section 40123.
Each contract tower or other contractor of the Federal Aviation Administration that maintains covered flight records shall maintain records relating to covered flight records in formats that are readily reproducible and reasonably searchable by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations or guidance to ensure compliance with this section by the Federal Aviation Administration, contract towers, and other contractors of the Federal Aviation Administration that maintain covered flight records.
Compliance with this section by a contract tower or other contractor of the Federal Aviation Administration that maintains covered flight records shall be included as a material term in any contract between the Federal Aviation Administration and the contract tower or contractor entered into or renewed on or after the date of the enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2, the Administrator shall secure a modification to include compliance with this section by each contract tower and other contractor of the Federal Aviation Administration that maintains covered flight records as a material term in any contract between the Federal Aviation Administration and the contract tower or contractor that will not otherwise be renegotiated, renewed, or modified before the date that is one year after such date of enactment.
47124a. Accessibility of certain flight data.
not be liable in a civil action for actions performed with reasonable care in connection with those duties.
This section does not relieve an individual described in subsection (a) that causes harm to any person through intentional or fraudulent misconduct while carrying out duties pursuant to that subsection from any penalty applicable under any provision of law for that misconduct.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall revise section 13.11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to authorize legal counsel to close enforcement actions covered by that section with a warning notice, letter of correction, or other administrative action.
Many volunteer pilot nonprofit organizations fly for public benefit and provide valuable services to communities and individuals.
In each calendar year, volunteer pilot nonprofit organizations provide long-distance, no-cost transportation for tens of thousands of people during times of special need.
Such nonprofit organizations are no longer able to purchase liability insurance for aircraft they do not own to provide liability protection at a reasonable price, and therefore face a highly detrimental liability risk.
Such nonprofit organizations have supported the homeland security of the United States by providing volunteer pilot services during times of national emergency.
Transportation at no cost to financially needy medical patients for medical treatment, evaluation, and diagnosis.
Flights for humanitarian and charitable purposes.
was properly licensed and insured for the operation of such aircraft.
has certified to the nonprofit organization that the volunteer has insurance covering the volunteer's operation of the aircraft.
This Act may be cited as Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 .
to provide the date the comprehensive medical examination was completed, and the physician's full name, address, telephone number, and State medical license number.
The completed checklist shall be retained in the individual's logbook and made available on request.
the individual's driver's license is revoked by the issuing agency as a result of a clinically diagnosed neurological condition.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report listing the medical conditions that have been added to the CACI program under paragraph (1).
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report describing how the procedures implemented under paragraph (1) will streamline the process for obtaining an Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate and reduce the amount of time needed to review and decide special issuance cases.
Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that describes the effect of the regulations issued or revised under subsection (a) and includes statistics with respect to changes in small aircraft activity and safety incidents.
Beginning on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator may not take an enforcement action for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate against a pilot of a covered aircraft for a flight, through a good faith effort, if the pilot and the flight meet the applicable requirements under subsection (a), except paragraph (5), unless the Administrator has published final regulations in the Federal Register under that subsection.
Section 2(d)(1) of the Pilot's Bill of Rights (Public Law 112–153; 126 Stat. 1159; 49 U.S.C. 44703 note) is amended by striking or imposing a punitive civil action or an emergency order of revocation under subsections (d) and (e) of section 44709 of such title and inserting suspending or revoking an airman certificate under section 44709(d) of such title, or imposing an emergency order of revocation under subsections (d) and (e) of section 44709 of such title .
making the findings of fact and conclusions of law required by Rule 52 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure without being bound to any findings of fact of the Administrator or the National Transportation Safety Board.
In an appeal of the denial of an application for the issuance or renewal of an airman certificate under section 44703 of title 49, United States Code, the burden of proof shall be upon the applicant denied an airman certificate by the Administrator.
In an appeal of an order issued by the Administrator under section 44709 of title 49, United States Code, the burden of proof shall be upon the Administrator.
Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection or subsection (a)(1) of section 554 of title 5, United States Code, section 554 of such title shall apply to adjudications of the Administrator and the National Transportation Safety Board to the same extent as that section applied to such adjudications before the date of enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
in paragraph (5), by striking section 44709(c)(2) and inserting section 44709(e)(2) .
In any proceeding conducted under part 821 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to the amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of an airman certificate, in which the Administrator issues an emergency order under subsections (d) and (e) of section 44709, section 44710, or section 46105(c) of title 49, United States Code, or another order that takes effect immediately, the Administrator shall provide to the individual holding the airman certificate the releasable portion of the investigative report at the time the Administrator issues the order. If the complete Report of Investigation is not available at the time the Emergency Order is issued, the Administrator shall issue all portions of the report that are available at the time and shall provide the full report within 5 days of its completion.
In any non-emergency proceeding conducted under part 821 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to the amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of an airman certificate, in which the Administrator notifies the certificate holder of a proposed certificate action under subsections (b) and (c) of section 44709 or section 44710 of title 49, United States Code, the Administrator shall, upon the written request of the covered certificate holder and at any time after that notification, provide to the covered certificate holder the releasable portion of the investigative report.
If the Administrator does not provide the releasable portions of the investigative report to the individual holding the airman certificate subject to the proceeding referred to in paragraph (1) by the time required by that paragraph, the individual may move to dismiss the complaint of the Administrator or for other relief and, unless the Administrator establishes good cause for the failure to provide the investigative report or for a lack of timeliness, the administrative law judge shall order such relief as the judge considers appropriate.
to demonstrate that the airman obtained the certificate or the rating through fraudulent means or through an examination that was substantially and demonstrably inadequate to establish the airman's qualifications.
Any order of the Administrator under this paragraph shall be subject to the standard of review provided for under section 2 of the Pilot's Bill of Rights (49 U.S.C. 44703 note).
Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not take any enforcement action against any individual for a violation of a NOTAM (as defined in section 3 of the Pilot's Bill of Rights (49 U.S.C. 44701 note)) until the Administrator certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Administrator has complied with the requirements of section 3 of the Pilot's Bill of Rights, as amended by this section.
may not consider a NOTAM to be announced or published until the NOTAM is included in the repository for NOTAMs under subsection (a)(2)(B).
that NOTAM is not reasonably accessible and identifiable to the airman.
The term Administration means the Federal Aviation Administration.
The term applicable individual means an individual who is the subject of an investigation initiated by the Administrator related to a covered flight record.
The term contract tower means an air traffic control tower providing air traffic control services pursuant to a contract with the Administration under the contract air traffic control tower program under section 47124(b)(3).
The term covered flight record means any air traffic data (as defined in section 2(b)(4)(B) of the Pilot's Bill of Rights (49 U.S.C. 44703 note)), created, maintained, or controlled by any program of the Administration, including any program of the Administration carried out by employees or contractors of the Administration, such as contract towers, flight service stations, and controller training programs.
Whenever the Administration receives a written request for a covered flight record from an applicable individual and the covered flight record is not in the possession of the Administration, the Administrator shall request the covered flight record from the contract tower or other contractor of the Administration in possession of the covered flight record.
Any covered flight record created, maintained, or controlled by a contract tower or another contractor of the Administration that maintains covered flight records shall be provided to the Administration if the Administration requests the record pursuant to paragraph (1).
If the Administrator has issued, or subsequently issues, a Notice of Proposed Certificate Action relying on evidence contained in the covered flight record and the individual who is the subject of an investigation has requested the record, the Administrator shall promptly produce the record and extend the time the individual has to respond to the Notice of Proposed Certificate Action until the covered flight record is provided.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations or guidance to ensure compliance with this section.
Compliance with this section by a contract tower or other contractor of the Administration that maintains covered flight records shall be included as a material term in any contract between the Administration and the contract tower or contractor entered into or renewed on or after the date of enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2.
Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any contract or agreement in effect on the date of enactment of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 unless the contract or agreement is renegotiated, renewed, or modified after that date.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall revise section 13.11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to authorize legal counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration to close enforcement actions covered by that section with a warning notice, letter of correction, or other administrative action.


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The Rob Staley Band is a country band that digs deep into the heart and soul of country music. They provide a unique look on how traditional country music can be played in a modern setting. The Rob Staley Band provides entertainment for all ages, venues, and settings which is the reason why they are one of the most desirable country bands in Southern California.
Hailing from Upstate New York, Rob Staley's pitch perfect and soulful voice enchants each listener and moves them to the dance floor. He also provides charming and engaging dialogue in-between songs which delivers a wonderful balance throughout the night.
The Rob Staley Band can be found performing regularly at famous country saloons and venues on the west coast including: Gilley's Saloon (Vegas), Downtown Disney, The Ranch Saloon, Cowboy Palace, and Cowboy Country to name a few.
Hiring the Rob Staley Band is the best thing you can do for your event! They are professional, prepared, and dedicated musicians focusing on making your event the best it can be.
ROB STALEY
Born into a country fanatic family in Upstate New York, it wasn't too long before Rob Staley picked up the guitar and started to sing and write.
Since relocating to Los Angeles, one of Rob's greatest accomplishments has been the formation of a talented group of musicians called "Rob Staley Band".
Some of his favorite musical artists include Alan Jackson, George Jones, George Strait, and Dwight Yoakam etc...
JAMES CORMIER
Native to Los Angeles, James plays lead guitar and sings background harmonies.
He has performed/worked extensively with Conrad Sewell, Half Alive, David Lamoureux, and A&R representative Justin Siegel.
James is inspired by some of the greatest country artists and musicians like Randy Travis, Brent Mason, and Keith Whitley to name a few.
ALEX LUGWA
Los Angeles transplant hailing from the Island of Guam, Alex Lugwa plays drums and sings with The Rob Staley Band.
Alex has played and worked with artists such as Bow Wow Wow, Fiji, and Marlon Asher, to name a few.
His musical influences include a wide range of genres from classic country artists such as George Jones and Lorretta Lynn to hip hop and reggae artists like A Tribe Called Quest and Damien Marley.
JORDAN LAMOUREUX
Jordan was born and raised in a small suburb just outside Los Angeles and has spent the greater part of his life performing vocally and on the bass.
He has toured Nationally and Internationally with various rock bands such as Augustana and Conrad Sewell, most notably performing at the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden, and on the Tonight Show.
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Honky Tonk Attitude Live
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Interview with Jesus Calling
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Old heroes return for hilarious 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' parody
By Andrea Romano 2014-12-08 17:38:13 UTC
The Force has awakened, and it has a bad hip.
During its Dec. 6 episode, Saturday Night Live put a geriatric spin on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Everyone's old — literally, old — favorites, like Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, get reimagined with lightsaber walkers and hearing problems.
See also: Fan reimagines the new 'Star Wars' trailer using original trilogy footage
Just remember, you young whippersnappers: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, these guys saved the universe.
BONUS: 30 Star Wars Facts You Didn't Know
Topics: Entertainment, Movies, funny, Saturday Night Live, Star Wars, Television, Video, Videos, viral video, Culture
Image: NBC Saturday Night Live


Tinnitus, commonly known as ringing in the ears, is an issue that many hearing loss sufferers wrongly believe cannot be relieved. Each individual experiences tinnitus differently, but tinnitus increases during times of stress or unrest. Depending on how severe your tinnitus is, you can be irritated and distracted by the noise. Patients with moderate to severe tinnitus can even be immobilized by "tinnitus spikes" – which feel similar to a panic attack or anxiety attack.
Unfortunately, too many patients wait for the tinnitus to go down on its own, or naturally fade away to tolerable levels. Left untreated, however, tinnitus can worsen into insomnia and the lack of concentration can leave you feeling tired and emotionally and intellectually exhausted.
Some cases of tinnitus are caused by blockages in the ear canal. Our specialists can clean your ears using special cerumen (earwax) removal tools, cleaning the debris out of your ear. Tinnitus that occurs in sync with your heartbeat (pulsatile) can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as high blood pressure. Our medical screenings can help rule out health factors (including diabetes and thyroid problems) as a cause of your tinnitus.
At the Hearing Center at Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, we use the most modern technology available to aid patients in dealing with their tinnitus, giving a thorough audiometric evaluation to all patients that come in complaining of tinnitus. Your audiogram will test the air and bone conduction in your ear, helping us determine the most effective course of treatment for you.
Did you know that special hearing aids exist that help individuals with tinnitus overcome their symptoms? Many individuals reported feeling relief in tinnitus symptoms, and have been able to keep their "tinnitus spikes" in check thanks to special hearing aids. These hearing aids function as sound enrichment devices that play low-level relaxing background tones, known specifically as fractal tones. Our professionals have a profound respect for the power of human connection. We strive to ensure that patients are able to communicate effectively.
The audiologists at the Hearing Center at Ear, Nose and Throat Associates can match you with the perfect device to ease the ringing in your ears. We also offer flexible financing to help you afford the device that will give you enhanced hearing, while also addressing your tinnitus. Call us at 727-304-6786 to schedule an appointment at a location convenient for you!


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We regret that we are unable to offer DC seminars in the foreseeable future. We will be offering NYC seminars and urge you to consider a romantic weekend away to attend.
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Consider traveling to one of our NYC seminars. Many couples enjoy a romantic weekend away focused on their relationship. We get quite a few 'out of town' couples, including some from Europe!
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For couples who are unable to attend a seminar date or prefer a private format, we also offer a private or phone / web cam premarital education consultation package. Click here for info.
We schedule seminar dates every 2 - 4 months according to demand. All seminar dates are Saturday or (occasionally) Sunday. There is not sufficient demand to schedule seminars from Thanksgiving until after New Years or during July - August.
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Many couples enjoy having a romantic weekend away together focused on their relationship. It's worth traveling for the best marriage prep available. You might want to consider traveling to a seminar here.
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What do you give a WordPress fan for their birthday?
Of course you can check out the WordPress swag store and pick up a t-shirt, hoodie or even a baby onesie or a case for your iphone.
But why just dress you and your family when you can decorate your Christmas tree WordPress style?
Maybe you don't want to wear your heart on your sleeve but you want to display it on your wall. In that case, an understated poster might be just the ticket.


We offer custom trucks, fabricated trucks and also sell trucks for advertising jobs. Don't forget to ask us about street teams and other advertising options; projections, aerial banner advertising and adbikes. We have been providing great advertising and mobile outdoor marketing to the Louisiana area for years. Billboard trucks take mobile billboards to the consumer right at street level. We have an outdoor advertising consultant ready to assist you in Louisiana.


You control the pace and flavor of your yacht vacation.
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The percentage of students who achieved proficiency on math and English assessments...
The percentage of students who achieved proficiency on math and English assessments dropped about 25 points for each...
The percentage of students who achieved proficiency on math and English assessments... The percentage of students who achieved proficiency on math and English assessments dropped about 25 points for each... Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: http://on.rocne.ws/17UCqZV
Cara Matthews, ROC Published 4:38 p.m. ET May 16, 2013 | Updated 11:24 p.m. ET July 28, 2010
The percentage of students who achieved proficiency on math and English assessments dropped about 25 points for each subject, and about 30 points for black and Hispanic students, because the state Education Department adjusted the scoring system after analyses found the tests had become to easy and predictable.
In math, 86 percent of children in grades 3 to 8 were considered proficient or better last year, compared with 61 percent this year. Fifty-three percent of students reached that level in English, down from 77 percent in 2009.
The changes were even more dramatic for black and Hispanic students, children with disabilities, students in high-poverty districts and those whose first language is not English.
--For black students, 34.4 percent are considered proficient or higher in English on a 4-point scale this year. Last year, 64.3 percent were proficient or better. In math, the level of proficiency or better went from 75 percent in 2009 to 40.9 percent this year.
--For Hispanics, 36.8 percent had reached proficiency or higher compared with 64.8 percent in 2009. In math, 47.3 percent were at the standard or higher, a drop from 79.5 percent last year.
--For students whose first language is not English, 14.3 percent met the standard this year, down from 36.4 percent last year. In math, 30.7 percent met or exceeded the proficiency standard, down from 67.1 percent last year.
--For children with disabilities, 15.2 percent achieved proficiency or better this year, compared with 39.3 percent in 2009. In math, 24.6 percent were at the standard or higher this year compared with 58.4 percent in 2009.
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