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Explained: The Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
Posted on March 2, 2022 March 21, 2022 by Haroun Alfarsi
The nuclear capabilities of Russia collectively represent one of the defining determinants of the strength of the Russian Armed Forces. Note that the country has the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world. Furthermore, it has advanced missile delivery systems and has research institutions dedicated to researching and developing nuclear weaponry and delivery.
But what is the exact size of the Russian nuclear stockpile? How many nuclear weapons does Russia own in its entire nuclear arsenal? What are the types of nuclear weapons does it possess? How capable is the Armed Forces of Russia when it comes to developing and deploying nuclear warheads? And what related and relevant technologies does it use?
Understanding the Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
Doctrines and Pronouncements Justifying Russian Nuclear Proliferation
The Soviet Union started developing its nuclear capabilities in the 1940s through the Soviet Atomic Bomb Project of Joseph Stalin. The Soviets acquired thousands of warheads at the height of the Cold War as part of deterring threats from the United States.
In 1968, the Soviets ratified the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, thereby becoming one of the first five recognized Nuclear Weapons State alongside the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and France.
But the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 resulted in former Soviet countries Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan surrendering their nuclear weapons to Russia. Note that Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for guaranteed sovereignty from Russia.
Russia attained the nuclear state designation because the Treat of Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons recognizes it as the successor state of the Soviet Union. Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan have been designated as non-nuclear states.
The post-Soviet era saw Russia developing further its nuclear capabilities. Furthermore, it has adopted numerous policies and made different pronouncements to explain and rationalize nuclear proliferation and possible use-case situations.
A 2010 military doctrine noted that it can use nuclear weapons "in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies, and also in case of aggression against Russia…when the very existence of the state is threatened."
Vladimir Putin signed the "Basic Principles of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence" in 2020. This document expanded the circumstances or situations under which it can justify the use and deploy nuclear weapons.
The documented presented four scenarios, two of which were already stated in the previous 2010 doctrine. The additional two focus on the arrival of reliable data or information about a possible nuclear attack, and attack on critical military and government sites.
Size of the Russian Nuclear Stockpile and Estimated Number of its Nuclear Weapons
The exact number of nuclear weapons Russia owns remains a state secret. However, several research institutions and defense analysts have come up with assessments of its nuclear capabilities and rough estimates of the size of its entire nuclear stockpile
Data from the Arms Control Association indicate that the country has 4497 strategic nuclear warheads and another 1458 strategic deployed nuclear warheads on 527 intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers.
For comparison, the United States has about 3750 strategic nuclear warheads and 1389 strategic deployed nuclear warheads. Russia also owns non-strategic or tactical nuclear weapons, which are not subject to limits imposed by international agreements or treaties.
The country also has about 1760 retired nuclear warheads. These weapons are no longer part of the Russian nuclear stockpile but remain intact awaiting dismantlement and disposal. Some of these retired warheads can be repurposed for nuclear power generation.
Specific Types of Nuclear Weapons Developed and Owned by the Russian Federation
Understanding further the nuclear capabilities of Russia requires the specific type of nuclear weapons it owns. Remember that the country has weaponized its nuclear assets both for strategic and non-strategic or tactical use cases.
A strategic nuclear warhead is a weaponized nuclear asset reserved for strategic deployment. On the other hand, a strategic deployed nuclear warhead is a nuclear weapon that has already been mounted on a particular missile delivery system.
Compared with tactical nuclear weapons, which have lesser explosive power and are designed for the battlefield, all strategic nuclear weapons, whether reserved or deployed, have at least 100 kilotons of explosive power and are designed to target enemy interior.
Note that Russia specifically owns different types of nuclear missiles. Examples include the intercontinental silo-launched ballistic missile called the SS-19 M3 "Stiletto" and the multi-warhead intercontinental ballistic missile SS-18 M6 "Satan."
Other notable examples are the submarine-launched ballistic missiles SS-N-18 "Stingray" and SS-N-32 "Bulava." The former can deliver 200 kilotons of nuclear warhead at 6500 km range while the latter can deliver 100 to 150 kilotons of warhead at 8300 km.
The Russian government also introduced the RS-28 SAMAT or the SATAN 2 in March 2018. It is a liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped, super-heavy thermonuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying about 10 tons of payload.
Other types of nuclear missiles within the nuclear arsenal of Russia are the non-strategic and defensive weapons such as the air-based S-300/S-400, the land-based Tu-22M3(M3M)/Su24M/ Su-34/MiG-31K, and the ground-based SSC-8 Screwdriver GLCM.
In summary, the Russian Armed Forces has a variety of strategic and tactical nuclear missiles for its ready disposal. These missiles have been grouped in different categories depending on their purpose, deployment or delivery, and explosive power.
Missile Delivery and Related Technologies as Part of the Nuclear Capabilities of Russia
Of course, an integral part of the nuclear capabilities of Russia is its specific missile delivery systems and technologies. The Russian defense industry works with the Russian government and to develop military hardware and relevant technologies for nuclear weapon delivery.
Vladimir Putin announced in March 2018 that it is has been developing one of the six strategic weapons called the Status-6 Ocean Multipurpose System or "Poseidon," which is an autonomous, nuclear-powered, and nuclear-armed unmanned underwater
Poseidon is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. It is also capable of generating a tsunami wave of up to 500 meters tall while evading several anti-missile defense systems such as laser weapons and railguns.
Remember that the Russian Armed Forces has 1458 strategic deployed nuclear warheads on 527 intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bombers, thereby covering land-based, coastal-based, and air-based deliveries.
The Russian Strategic Rocket Forces controls land-based nuclear warheads while the Russian Navy oversees nuclear missiles in submarines and the Russian Aerospace Forces controls air-launched nuclear warheads.
FURTHER READINGS AND REFERENCES
Arms Control Association. 2022. "Nuclear Weapons: Who Has What at a Glance." Arms Control Association. Available online
Bugos, S. 2020. "Russia Releases Nuclear Deterrence Policy." Arms Control Association. Available online
Kristensen, H. M. and Korda, M. 2022. "Russian Nuclear Weapons." Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. DOI: 1080/00963402.2022.2038907


It's unknown what happened to Hoar after her trial for thievery, but 14 years later, she was tried as a witch in the Salem Witch Trials. Ryan said she knew that Hoar had been tried as a witch, but she had to keep that a secret from Smart initially because the producers wanted an authentic reaction.
In the episode, Smart traveled to Beverly, Mass. where she saw the court records accusing Hoar of being a witch. Hoar was tried and convicted, then later confessed. She bought time by petitioning for more time to "realize and perfect her repentance for the salvation of her soul.
Hoar was granted one month's reprieve by the governor of Massachusetts on Sept. 21, 1692. The next day, eight people were executed for witchcraft.
During that month of Hoar's reprieve, the tide turned against the witch trials, said Emerson W. Baker, a history professor at Salem State University, who also appeared on the show. People began to realize that innocent people were being tried and killed, he said.
Smart teared up several times in the show when she realized the struggles her ancestor went through. "She was a tough lady," Smart said.
Ryan agreed that the story is unique.
Ryan said she enjoyed working with Smart on their segment of the show.
Ryan said Smart told her that history is something she's really interested in, too.
"I think she came to the project with a great deal of interest, really wanting to connect, especially after the recent loss of her mother," she said.
For Ryan, who got her master's degree at Boston College and did much of the work on her dissertation at the Massachusetts Archive in Boston, the show was a bit of a homecoming for her. And just like most historians, Ryan saw getting into the archives as a treat.
"This was just such a nice adventure for me to get back to what I love doing," Ryan said.
Visiting Boston in February wasn't her favorite, she said, but the thrill of finding a great moment in history and helping a layperson connect with her ancestors was worth it.
As for appearing on television, Ryan said she wasn't nervous.


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Procol Harum: Grand Hotel, 2 Disc Expanded Edition
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of an expanded 2 disc edition of the acclaimed Procol Harum album "Grand Hotel". This expanded two disc edition includes five bonus tracks, (three previously unreleased), taken from the early recording sessions, along with a DVD (NTSC / Region Free) featuring a previously unreleased performance filmed for RTBF television in Belgium from November 1973.
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NEW EXPANDED 2 DISC (CD / DVD) EDITION OF THE CLASSIC ALBUM BY PROCOL HARUM
WITH FIVE BONUS TRACKS (THREE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) & A DVD (NTSC / REGION FREE) OF THE BELGIAN TV FILM "PROCOL HARUM" – FIRST BROADCAST IN NOVEMBER 1973, RELEASED ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME
RESTORES THE ORIGINAL ALBUM ARTWORK & BOOK, ALONG WITH A LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET WITH ESSAY BY PROCOL HARUM AUTHORITY ROLAND CLARE FEATURING EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW QUOTES FROM GARY BROOKER
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of an expanded 2 disc edition of the acclaimed Procol Harum album "Grand Hotel". Released in March 1973 the album was the first to feature a line-up of Gary Brooker (piano, vocals), Alan Cartwright (bass), Chris Copping (organ), Mick Grabham (guitars) and B.J. Wilson (drums) and was remarkable for its musical diversity and was hailed as "A masterpiece of musical perfection and lyricism" by the NME weekly music paper. From the sumptuously orchestrated title track, to compositions such as 'For Liquorice John', 'Fires (Which Burnt Brightly)', 'Bringing Home The Bacon', 'Toujours L'Amour' and 'Robert's Box' – "Grand Hotel" defied classification but remains one of Procol Harum's best loved and most admired works.
This expanded two disc edition includes five bonus tracks, (three previously unreleased), taken from the early recording sessions, along with a DVD (NTSC / Region Free) featuring a previously unreleased performance filmed for RTBF television in Belgium from November 1973. The release also features a replica of the book included with the original LP of "Grand Hotel" and a further lavishly illustrated booklet featuring material from Gary Brooker's personal archive and an essay by Procol Harum authority Roland Clare featuring comments from Gary Brooker.
DISC ONE:
1. GRAND HOTEL
2. TOUJOURS L'AMOUR
3. A RUM TALE
4. TV CEASAR
5. A SOUVENIR OF LONDON
6. BRINGING HOME THE BACON
7. FOR LIQUORICE JOHN
8. FIRES (WHICH BURNT BRIGHTLY)
9. ROBERT'S BOX
10. GRAND HOTEL (WITHOUT ORCHESTRA)
11. BRINGING HOME THE BACON (RAW TRACK featuring Dave Ball)
12. TOUJOURS L'AMOUR (EARLY VERSION) *
13. FIRES (WHICH BURNT BRIGHTLY) (EARLY VERSION) *
14. ROBERT'S BOX (EARLY VERSION) *
* PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
DISC TWO (DVD) NTSC – Region 0
"PROCOL HARUM" RTBF TV, BELGIUM
4. A SALTY DOG
6. CONQUISTADOR
8. POWER FAILURE
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED
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Throwback Thursday – Shying Away by Kate Sherwood
October 2, 2019 Leave a Comment Written by MrGrace
Quinn Donahue will do anyone once, so when Aaron Miller spots Quinn making his moves in a Vancouver gay bar, Aaron thinks he's found just the guy to relieve him of his unwanted virginity. Quinn, however, has apparently decided to make an exception to his usual open-bed policy. He may be an unrepentant connoisseur of one-night stands, but he's not going to disappoint a sweet kid like Aaron by giving him a hot night and then leaving while the sheets are still warm.
After Quinn takes a job at Aaron's family horse farm, Aaron spots both the demons and the decency that drive Quinn's frequent brush-offs, and it makes Aaron want him even more. But Quinn is determined that Aaron won't go home with a man who doesn't deserve him, so he starts sending likely candidates Aaron's way. It takes a grim act of sacrifice for Aaron to realize exactly why Quinn's been so skittish, and he'll have to keep a firm grip on the man of his dreams to keep Quinn from shying away.
Sometimes I feel like I write as a form of VERY disguised autobiography. I mean, obviously every story I write shares at least a little about me—my attitudes, my sense of humour, my general approach to love and living. But my stories (and, I think, the stories of most authors) also include more concrete tidbits from my past.
Shying Away is set in Vancouver, a city where I lived for eight lovely years in my twenties (although I wasn't a young gay virgin or a damaged gay party-boy while living there!). And I borrowed a lot of elements, especially of Aaron's characterization, from my own experiences.
I've always been more comfortable around horses than in the club scene, so taking advantage of Vancouver's night life was a challenge for me. Couldn't we all just find a nice pub and have some beer and talk? Dancing? Really? Fine…
Other details, too. The push-pull of appreciating your family's support while resenting their interference, the difficulty of stepping outside of your own experiences to understand that someone else's were much different. The willingness to sacrifice your own needs in order to meet someone else's (although Aaron was lucky enough to run into someone who wouldn't let him do this). The crazy early-twenties struggle to figure out who you are and how you can still be that person in a world that doesn't fit you.
I wasn't as brave/strong/lucky as Aaron is, of course.
Hmm. I said those were going to be more concrete, but everything except the "living in Vancouver" connection is still pretty nebulous.
Oh well. I still think Shying Away is a heavily disguised autobiography. And one of the advantages of leading a pretty anonymous lifestyle is that no one can prove I'm wrong!
If you take part in Throwback Thursday and give Shying Away a try, maybe you'll get to know me a little better. In a very, very indirect way…
Where to find Shying Away:
About Kate Sherwood:
Yup. It's me. Kate Sherwood, Cate Cameron, Catherine Dale… and probably a few new names, eventually. They're all one person.
One person who's lucky enough to get to live a bunch of extra lives through the characters in her books, and who's trying desperately to keep all the lives organized into some sort of categories… so each name writes a different type of story.
But really, beneath the genre categories? They'll all me. All the stories will have some kind of humour, even in the darkest times. They'll all show characters who are far from perfect, but who are trying to be better. And most of them will have animals–wild or tame, large or small–because I truly believe animals bring out the best in people (as well as the worst, unfortunately), and I want my characters to be at their best.
Basic bio stuff? I live in Cottage Country–the water-filled world north of Toronto and the rest of the cities, the land where summers are crowded with visitors and winters are snowy and isolated. I love it here. Not that I don't sometimes miss the city, but it's not that far away–I can always visit when I want to. I work full time at a non-writing job but would love to shift into a more writing-centred life. There's a five-year-plan. It might work.
Where to find Kate:
Facebook * Twitter * Website/Blog
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Ahhh Canada - third on Mr. Grace's list of places to invad---err I mean move into, Amazon, Kate Sherwood, Shying Away, TBT, Throwback Thursday
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I did not get to go. I had to work on a 'festival of trees' tree. I was sad. I am glad you went though, I think that store is excellent. I hear they have gluten-free beer now there too. I don't drink beer, but thought I would share the news incase any of you do.
It helps a ton! Thank you.
Reading this board is so helpful. The symptoms like mood and depression, irregular periods and all my odd symptoms that don't fit in the dr's idea of celiacs are all here in other people too. It makes me feel so much better. Thank you.
Fertility issues and irregular periods are how I ended up self diagnosing. I had been irregular all my life and I had to use fertility drugs to get pregnant with my first daughter. After giving up wheat I was able to concieve normally with my second daughter. Still not 100% regular, but by charting my temperature I was able to concieve in 3 months.
Hi! I am in your area. I live in Arlington, but work in Burlington. I am new to the board. We go to Mount Lake Terrace about once a month to Manna Mills to get gluten-free products. I also heard there was a gluten-free resturant in Bellingham, but I am not sure on that. Over behind the old Michaels they said. I used to live in Bellingham, have only lived in Arlington about a year.


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*Spoiler Alert*- I've never been on a telenovela.
I have barely passable Spanish-speaking language skills. But I love the drama, and it never stopped me from peeping at the one that was being filmed almost every weekend across the street from my apartment. From this, I picked up a great deal of fabulous body language, the magic of a frosty lens, and the emphasis of dramatic subtitles.
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Guys, I have some big news. Very, very soon I will be launching my first e-course….Starting Your Own Fashion Business: AN ONLINE E-COURSE FOR ASPIRING FASHION BOSSES.
I'm really excited about bringing this course to you. Because really, I've been writing it in my head for over 8 years… Since I started my first job teaching fashion design at F.I.T. in New York, I felt that understanding the basics of how the fashion industry works should be something that EVERYONE has access to. So that before YOU go through the time and $$$ in applying to fashion school, or getting your first fashion job, you can know if it's right for you.
It was also important for me to create something accessible to everybody. You see, I grew up in the suburbs of Michigan, and although it was very white-picket-fence-pretty-place to grow up in, there was never any direct access to fashion. Vogue and Harper's Bazaar magazines were my best friends, and since I lived as a teen in T.T.B.T.I. (The Time Before the Internets!), the only thing to watch was a show called "House of Style" with supermodel Cindy Crawford, and occasionally on weekends, Fashion TV. I was literally dying for some fashion stimulation. And although nowadays most kids can connect to anywhere in the world with their computer or phone, there is so much choice, that it's beyond confusing to know where to go! And if you aren't close to a big city like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc., you can forget about having direct contact with someone who has worked in the actual fashion industry and knows what its all about.
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I'm hoping to remedy all that and more with the launch of this comprehensive course to get you started to your path to a fashion career. More details to come soon- so please stay tuned!
You might have often wondered why that awesome dress you snagged from Forever 21 for $29 smackeroos looks just as cute and expensive as a fabulous piece from Gucci…..right? Sure, fresh from the store, first time wear, and perfect for a selfie with three Instagram filters. But truth be told, once you've washed it, or been stuck in a sweltering heat, you'll soon discover the trappings of cheap polyester. The seams start to pucker and twist from side seam to the front of your body or, the little threads start to pop and hang down. After a few wears, the thing just falls apart (or tears at the seam!), but you're cool to surrender it to Goodwill or the trash bin, because it only cost you, like, $30 anyway.
You wouldn't compare a meal at Taco Bell to dinner at Jean Georges, right?
You want a job in fashion - great! First, what you need to do is assess your talents and make a list. Why the list? Well, there are simply so many jobs in fashion, and there are also many kinds of designers. For example, not all designers are great drawers, but they can learn to illustrate just enough to be able to convey their ideas more clearly. Perhaps you are great at assembling collages, or can put together an outfit in an entirely unique and fresh way.
-I'm great at spotting and starting trends.
-I know how to sew well.
-Im really good at fine art like painting and sculpture.
Your talents in sewing, for example, might steer you in the direction of working more hands-on in a workroom creating custom made clothing. For example, I was a decent enough sewer to get a job making costumes in NYC for huge Broadway shows like "Wicked" and "Legally Blonde". It was thrilling. Not a good sewer? Not a problem! I had a talented student who loved to make "doodles". Doodles they were not- they were beautiful drawings that were perfect to be developed into prints on textile. Even though she wanted to go into fashion design, her talents screamed textile and surface design to me! I think if she combined both trades, there would be nothing stopping her success.


A cheerful old man saw my bamboo shinai (from Seth's German longsword lessons) as I toted my things home from the office last night. "I used to do kendo when I was a teenager, " he remarked. "I can still do it with this-" and he lifted his aluminum cane and cut a few strokes through the cold air. "It's good exercise."
At FUDCon most of today. It was good to note that I had no feeling of being cut off, left out, or anything even though technically I no longer work for OLPC. The air is thick with possibility, and I'm enjoying the feeling of "anything can happen!" before things really start coagulating - people are still flying through the air and I'm looking forward to seeing where they'll land.
But no, I felt at home today; I mean, I'm running through crowds, threading my way from geek to geek, sitting in on interesting talks with even more fascinating backchannels (which I transcribed, I'll post these in a bit). I met people, set up conversations, kind of tinkered with getting discussions started here and there, laughing and talking and swapping ideas, just being around wonderful people who love what they do, and what they make. I haven't lost anything at all. I've gained a much, much larger sense of wonder, freedom, and possibility.
It's funny; I'm an engineer, right? Or at least that's one of the things I am - I make things. But it's only fairly recently that I've been appending another word to that phrase - I make things happen. Sometimes by making things, because sometimes that's how you solve problems. But getting someone else to solve that problem is solving the problem too.
**Well, okay, I didn't apply for grad school again this year because of that, but that was a different kind of "I'm not ready" - that was the kind that I should listen to, not just a lame argument trying to keep me from doing something I should try but am afraid of.
Yifan and I, inspired by our Wonderful Week of Free Time (all next week - we will spend some of it at XOcamp) have begun to look through textbooks to see which one we want to work through together while she's here. I'm glad I finally got to spend more time with her and finally had the chance to really work with her on something (the IMSA deployment team).
Exhaustion. Must... hit... pillow. Blankets warm. Onwards to passing out. Posting transcripts first, though.


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Football senior Joseph Brooks, who is the middle of three children, said, "I needed money. I'm an expensive person. I like to eat out and have the better things in life. They weren't going to pay for everything I wanted, so I wanted to get a job."
Brooks, who plans a career in criminal justice or forensic science, said he pays for a lot of the food he eats, his gasoline and insurance.
His teammate Kendall Blue's experience is similar, although Blue said he only has to help with insurance if he causes it to increase because of bad driving.
"I just don't like asking my dad for money, but that's just me," said Blue, who hopes to study mechanical engineering in college. "Even when we have fundraisers for school, I don't like asking people for money ... I've been fortunate that we're well enough off so I can sort of go and do normal teenage activities."
Both Blue and Brooks bus tables at a restaurant, but Brooks said he would like to get on the cooking line because the pay is better.
Peterson added, "I would rather it be my own money. I'm a proud person. That diminishes my pride when I have to ask for things."
Peterson, who buses tables at another restaurant, raises FFA livestock projects. The paycheck comes in handy for those expenses as well as personal entertainment, he said.
Kristal Rodriguez, who wants to be an orthodontist, said she pays for a lot of her senior-year expenses, which can be significant.
"I pay for my own gas money, senior pictures, anything for the band," Rodriguez said. "I paid for my own (band) trip to New York this year."
Krystn Torres, a senior who plays softball, said she's worked at the same fast food restaurant for about 15 months to help with expenses.
"It wasn't really like my dad needed help, it was more like I didn't like him having to pay for everything," Torres said. "I felt like I needed to take on my own insurance and pay for my own gas and food."
Girls basketball players Riley and Cassidy Smith – who are sisters – said their mother did not ask for help, but they could tell she could use it.
"In the beginning it was (just for spending money)," said Riley, who also competes in powerlifting, softball and track. "My mom doesn't like telling us about the bills, but now that I'm working I know about these things and so all my money, I literally just give it to my mom."
Riley works for her uncle's construction business, while Cassidy works for a locally-based web-hosting service.
"I was about 11 (when) I noticed my mom used to do things for herself, and then when my brother started doing sports, she cut out a lot of the things she would do for herself," said Cassidy, who also plays softball. "They really do appreciate it. My uncle, he told me, 'We had to grow up and work for our stuff, and the fact that y'all have that mindset, that's great because kids today don't have that mindset.' "
Flores, who has two younger sisters, can see how he's matured through his busy schedule.
"With me, going between tennis, cheerleading, (Advanced Placement) dual credit and also my (certified nursing assistant) class and just on top of all the factors at home, it's helped me to grow and mature," Flores said.
Closing up shop
Guevara said he can tell his athletes have a good work ethic on the football field and thinks it stems from their paying jobs.
Blue said he and his teammates don't have time to mess around at practice.
"It's definitely a character-building thing," the quarterback said. "When we do something, we do it right the first time because we don't want to have to go back and repeat it."
The lifestyle is inspirational for Peterson, who has also done ranch work.
"I'm going to run these routes 100 percent because I've got to go dig postholes in about an hour," he said. "That's a good reason to stay in school. You work in a construction job for a month and realize why you want to do well in your math class."
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The style of a solid waste management plan will commence with in which the waste is initially deposited. Typically, you will get many different trucks which can be collecting this waste and bringing it in your location. This will likely then be dumped onto a conveyor belt where it can initially be sorted by individuals who are getting with the material yourself. It can then move through a location where you will see electromagnets that can grab every one of the Ferris material. Following that, it can experience a number of conveyor belts where plastic and rubber might be sorted. Once that the remaining solid waste reaches the final, you will find minimal left that will go deep into a landfill.
Where Is The Pyrolysis Machine Located?
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Jacana School for Autism is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Jacana School for Autism has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently in accordance with robust policies and procedures.
Victorian Government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
This policy is intended to empower children who are vital and active participants in our organisation. We involve them when making decisions, especially about matters that directly affect them. We listen to their views and respect what they have to say.
This policy guides our staff and volunteers on how to behave with children in our organisation.
All of our staff and volunteers must agree to abide by our code of conduct which specifies the standards of conduct required when working with children. All staff and volunteers, as well as children and their families, are given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the code of conduct.
We also support our staff and volunteers through ongoing supervision to: develop their skills to protect children from abuse; and promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from linguistically and/or diverse backgrounds, and the safety of children with a disability.
We take all reasonable steps to employ skilled people to work with children. We develop selection criteria and advertisements which clearly demonstrate our commitment to child safety and an awareness of our social and legislative responsibilities. Our organisation understands that when recruiting staff and volunteers we have ethical as well as legislative obligations.
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Out Of Context is a five piece hard rock band from Croydon.
Steven Klavins - Lead Guitarist.
Stephen Mullet - Rhythm Guitarist.
We all came together this year when an old band split up, we were playing the last show with the old band and we found each other through this last gig, and thus Out Of Context was born.
We all have different styles ranging from punk to heavy metal and even to jazz! We create a unique sound that we feel no one has and this has always been said by the fans.
We love to play live gigs as we live to play them and we aim to please the crowd we play to, if they are having a good time so are we.


DFW Mountaineers will be participating in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life event, and we'd like to invite you to join our team. Every Relay For Life event is a time for family and friends to honor cancer survivors, remember those lost to this disease, and raise funds and awareness to help end cancer forever.
Too many people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Relay For Life events are our opportunity to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease.
Our team is open to friends, family and neighbors who want to join us in the fight against cancer.
The event will be May 30th, 6 pm at the Irving Soccer Complex.
Please direct questions to info@dfwmountaineers.org.
View the Team page for DFW Mountaineers.
Saturday, February 15, 2014. Starts at 4 p.m.
Just around the corner from the Frank Erwin Center. You can park and easily walk to both venues.
No admission charge. Join fellow Mountaineers for a pregame party in Austin!
Party will start at 4 p.m., basketball game starts at 7 p.m.
FORT WORTH, Texas - Senior guard Taylor Palmer used a trio of threes in the final minutes to lift the No. 20/24 West Virginia women's basketball team past TCU, 66-62, Saturday at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
The Mountaineers (19-3, 8-2) trailed by six, 52-46, with 7:50 left when Linda Stepney converted a pair of free throws followed by Palmer's first three of the game to spark a 16-2 run down to the 2:34 mark. Palmer had 11 of WVU's 16 points in the run, including three treys.
TCU's Zahna Medley converted 4-of-4 from the free throw line, followed by a layup to make it a one-point game with 37 seconds remaining, but Palmer converted three of the final four free throw attempts and Jess Harlee blocked a Medley 3-point attempt with 13 seconds left to seal the win. All of Palmer's 14 points came in the final 6:35.


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Whether people are finding your blog post on the social networking sites or in the search engine result pages, the title or headline decides the click through rate of that article.
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Hope these above tips will help you to drive some quality traffic and help you get going.
Are you struggling to drive traffic to your blog? Which traffic generating ways have worked best for you? I would love to know about your free traffic generation techniques here.
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I never thought that building an authority on these sites (other than Quora) will help to channelize a considerable amount of traffic to our websites.
content so that we can make our sites rank well in the SEO.
Long tail key words do help us to rank our sites well in the eyes of Google, but also blogging needs time things can not go in our favor in just couple of months, it can take a year or more than that to be a success full blogger and to make good money out of your blogs.
Guest blogging and commenting too helps us to build good relationship with the blogging community.
I am currently doing guest posting and I will tell you the truth, its working great for me.
I will try all these traffic driving tips for my new blog.
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I'm delighted that I found this article at the best time because I just set up my very first blog.
I wanna write a guest post for a mid-level blog as you've mentioned. How I find that kind of blogs in my niche?
Do you guys know any tricks or tools for that?


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Q: Sql select by multiple values from select with many joins I have following sql query and i would like to optimize it to work faster.
select dv.Id, dv.Version, cvco.Time
from DVPST dvps  -- cca. 10 000 entries
  inner join DVPCT dvpc ON dvps.Value = dvpc.Value
  inner join DVPT dvp on dvpc.Id = dvp.Id
  inner join DVT dv on dvp.Id = dv.Id
  inner join CVCOT cvco ON dv.Id = cvco.Id
  inner join DT doc on doc.Id = dv.Id
where dvps.ValueStr in ("value1", "value2", ..., "value1000")

Execution plan evalutes all using correct indexes but it still takes so long. The where condition should filter all entries from DVPCT table so only this is evaluated in most cases:
select dv.Id, dv.Version, cvco.Time
from DVPST dvps
where dvps.ValueStr in ("value1", "value2", ..., "value10000")

Why does the query still executes the joins when it have nothing to join there.
Many thanks for any ideas,
Marek

A: You could try to execute the main query in a WITH [...] AS and then the join. Maybe it's faster:
WITH t AS (
    SELECT Value
        FROM DVPST
        WHERE ValueStr IN ("value1", "value2", ..., "value1000")
)

SELECT dv.Id, dv.Version, cvco.Time
    FROM t
    INNER JOIN DVPCT dvpc ON t.Value = dvpc.Value
    INNER JOIN DVPT dvp ON dvpc.Id = dvp.Id
    INNER JOIN DVT dv ON dvp.Id = dv.Id
    INNER JOIN CVCOT cvco ON dv.Id = cvco.Id
    INNER JOIN DT doc ON doc.Id = dv.Id

Or try with #tempTable (it can be faster in certain cases):
SELECT Value
    INTO #table
    FROM DVPST
WHERE ValueStr IN ("value1", "value2", ..., "value1000")

SELECT dv.Id, dv.Version, cvco.Time
    FROM #table t
    INNER JOIN DVPCT dvpc ON t.Value = dvpc.Value
    INNER JOIN DVPT dvp ON dvpc.Id = dvp.Id
    INNER JOIN DVT dv ON dvp.Id = dv.Id
    INNER JOIN CVCOT cvco ON dv.Id = cvco.Id
    INNER JOIN DT doc ON doc.Id = dv.Id

Let me know if it helped.
Note: are you sure this INNER JOIN is really needed?
inner join DT doc on doc.Id = dv.Id

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music is inspiring me, dj, all the way to Argentina.
Fantastic work..keep pumping that REAL music..
big props from wiesbaden, germany!
Big up from Reykjavík, Iceland.
Keep it up Groove, love the droll monologues.
LOL@ the haters that don't know. Been listening to wefunk since before my beatbasement days...so sick to see you guys still kickin.
Esp the first 40 mins. Keep on keep on.
I love how we got some haters in these comments! Hilarious. Anyways, thanks for another great show.
some heavy tracks in there! thank you!
Groove, forget those lame comments. I'm guessing they're used to loud and ignorant DJs who gossip about celebs. Your voice is fine and the show is great as usual, keep up the excellent work!
Juz' lovin' it from Shanghai, China! Spain's in my heart though!! Keep on rockin' fellaz!!
Listening from Buenos Aires, keep it real with WefunK.
Listening from Pittsburgh, PA. Love DJ Camero and Wefunk.
JUST SO YOU KNOW, I AM LISTENING YOU GUYS DIRECTLY FROM ROMANIA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THE BEST RADIO STATION FOR BBOYING AND FOR GOOD MOOD.
some perfect 2 hours !
Keepin' it funky. Thanks y'all.
dj camero--i meant dj camero! that scratching was stealthy!
rawsoul, did you sneak the "wefunk" scratches at the end of illa j's "we here"? DOPE! p.s. ian--seriously?
Groove, that Chubby Checker track was lethal! Whew.. Thanks for sharing!
hey professor, why do u talk as if youre trying to sound like Barry White..and youre conversation is insipid,and makes me want to scrape my eyes out.. the music is good tho.
wow! these comments are so boring, very much like the main dj's voice. The music is good tho, keep it up.
Maaaaan!!! That Cee Lo Green song is amazing!!!
wow that carly simon song was dope, thx for that!
Next show you have to confirm Wroclaw !
DJs & GUESTS Professor Groove, DJ Static, DJ Camero / RECORDED September 3, 2010 / HOSTING daduke, PJ, Mike & Oliver. You can help too!


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Чортів міст () — назва трьох мостів через річку Ройс, Швейцарія біля селища Андерматт, в Леопонтських Альпах, за 12 км на північ від перевалу Готтард. Дерев'яний міст у Андерматт існував з 1230 по 1707. Перший кам'яний міст було перекинуто через ущелину Рейс в 1595 році.

Міф про створення мосту
За переказами, місцевим жителям довгий час ніяк не вдавалося побудувати міст, так як бурхливий потік зносив весь час споруди що відновлювали. Тоді в змову з будівельниками вступив чорт. Він запропонував допомогти в будівництві мосту, з тією умовою, що забере душу першого, хто перейде по мосту. Міст було побудовано, проте місцеві жителі перехитрили чорта, пустивши по мосту козеняти. Диявол побачивши це вирішив зруйнувати міст і схопив для цього скелю. Але йому на зустріч трапилась жінка з хрестом, побачивши хрест диявол кинув скелю і зник. На згадку про легенду на скелі біля Чортова моста червоною фарбою були намальовані чорт і козеня. Ці зображення збереглися досі. Камінь диявола важить 220 тонн і стоїть близько Гешенену. Цю скелю вагою 220 тонн, у 1977, було переміщено на 127 метрів, щоб звільнити місце для нового проходження автомагістралі через перевал.

Перший міст
Чортів міст (Schöllenenschlucht) — важливий маршрут доступу до перевалу Готтард. Дерев'яний міст було побудовано через річку в 1230, але через те що долина дуже вузька і річка Рейс має сезонний потік, міст доводилось часто відновлювати. Перший міст був вузькою кам'яною аркою завдовжки близько 25 метрів, перекинутий над ущелиною на висоті 22 — 23 метри над бурхливим гуркітливим потоком.

У 1595, міст було перебудовано з тесаного каменю, його називають сьогодні як «перший міст». У 1799, на його місці відбулась одна з найдраматичніших битв  Суворова під час Війни другої коаліції. Міст було сильно пошкоджено відступаючою французькою армією. В результаті, маршрут торгівлі з Італією було спрямовано через перевал Шплюген.

Міст було повністю зруйновано під час шторму у 1888 році.

Другий міст
Робота зі спорудження нового мосту взамін пошкодженого тривала у 1820—1830 роках. Міст був сюжетом відомої картини Карла Блехена.

Третій міст
Через збільшення трафіку у середині ХХ століття, виникла потреба у новому, сучасному мості. Двосмуговий, залізобетонний «Третій міст» було побудовано у 1958 році. На початок ХХІ століття проте, більшість трафіку перемістилося або до Готтард (залізничний тунель, 1882), або до Готтард (автодорожній тунель), також Готтард (базисний тунель) було відкрито в 2016 році.

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 Official Andermatt website  with additional information and history about the bridge and nearby monument

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Lungu revokes recognition of Western Sahara after meeting King of Morocco
Lungu with king of Morocco in Feb 2017
Lungu with Sahrawi president in Jan 2017
After receiving money from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Edgar Lungu has once more withdrawn Zambia's recognition of Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara).
This is what we mean when we say Edgar Lungu is just a corrupt money mongering, incompetent hypocrite whose foreign policy is based on which ruler of a foreign country gives him more money.
On February 19, 2016, Edgar Lungu decided to recognize Western Sahara and accused Morocco of colonizing another African country.
"I wish to assure you of our relentless collective calls for the independence of the people of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic," Lungu told Salam El-Mami, Western Sahara's ambassador to Zambia.
In December 2016, the King of Morocco abruptly cancelled a visit to Zambia leading to various speculations.
In January 2017 and in apparent revenge, Lungu invited the the President of the Sahrawi Republic Brahim Ghali to Zambia. During their meeting, Lungu told Ghali that "We are truly behind Sahrawi for the emancipation of the country and its people,' according to the Zambia Daily Mail, a government newspaper https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=91816
In February 2017, the King of Morocco suddenly visited Zambia.
Just yesterday, (February 25, 2017) Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba said Zambia does not recognise Western Sahara.
The official Moroccan media reports that Zambia has reiterated its decision to withdraw its recognition of the self-proclaimed Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, an entity established by the Algeria-backed Polisario front in February 1976.
The announcement was made by Zambia's Foreign Minister Harry Kalaba on Saturday.
"I reiterate my statement made on July 9, 2016 in Rabat," Kalaba told Morocco's official news agency Maghreb Arab Press (MAP). https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/…/zambia-withdraws-recogn…/
Kalaba added that his country believes that "Morocco's return to the African Union affords the African family an opportunity to push for this question, which has lasted for a long time, towards a peaceful solution in a spirit of African consensus, dialogue and mutual respect."
The announcement was made less than a month after Morocco's return to the African Union and few days following King Mohammed VI's first official visit to Zambia.
During the visit, King Mohammed VI and Zambia's President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, chaired the signing of 19 partnership agreements between the Morocco and Zambia.
It should also be remembered that the position of SADC and the AU is that Westen Sahara is a separate country which is illegally occupied by Morocco.
It should be remembered that during the last African Union summit in Ethiopia, Lungu refrained from voting on the question of readmitting Morocco to the continental body. This is clearly because Lungu's actions are not based on principle but bribes. If Lungu had officially voted for admitting or rejecting Morocco, he would have been in trouble with either Morocco or Western Sahara.
As you are reading this, Western Sahara diplomats are in Lusaka where they live and work.
On February 09, 2017, while in Algeria, which supports Western Sahara, Zambian minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba expressed Zambia's wish that the Western Sahara borders are respected and that Morocco "keeps in mind that Western Sahara is a member country of the African Union (AU)."
"I hope that the Western Sahara borders are respected and that Morocco keeps in mind that Western Sahara is a member State of the AU," Kalaba told the press at the end of his meeting with Algeria's Minister of State, minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ramtane Lamamra.
He recalled that the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a member of the AU, underlining that the continental Organization was created not only to promote trading and cooperation between the countries of the continent but also to impose the respect of the sovereignty of the member States and their borders."
Last colony in Africa, Western Sahara was occupied by Morocco in 1975 after the withdrawal of Spanish troops and remains, to this day, listed by the United Nations in the chapter of territories to be decolonized, according to the rules of international laws on the subject.
In the photos, Lungu with the king of morocco and president of Western Sahara during different visits but all in 2017
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Summer is here, so don your sexiest bikini and head to The Capitol Skyline Hotel.
Adult Swim is a weekly Summer pool party held every Sunday at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Southwest, hosted by Liquid Lifestyle. This South Beach-style pool party features the best local DJs, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, live musicians, dancers and surprise entertainment. And if a giant pool, dance music and bottle popping isn't enough, the party also features an all-day barbeque with burgers and hot dogs, blow-up pool toys, 6 bars throughout the pool deck, and al fresco atmosphere that transports DC's young and hip crowd to the tropical beaches of Miami.
Free admission until 1pm with RSVP by texting your full name to 202-RESERVE, then you will receive a text confirmation to show at the front door. After 1PM or without RSVP, cover charge is $20. Exclusive table packages are available by reservation only and usually sell out about a week in advance. Table reservations are made by calling 202-737-3783 or 703-577-8500 or 703-597-3941.


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Home ENTERTAINMENT Three years since Whitney Houston's death: Family pays tribute
Three years since Whitney Houston's death: Family pays tribute
Los Angeles, Feb 12:
On the third death anniversary of Whitney Houston's death, her family members took to social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram to post tributes to the late singer and actress, who left a powerful impact on the world with her talent.
Pic Courtesy: www.whitneyhouston.com
Houston died Feb 11, 2012, at the age of 48. She was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in the Beverly Hilton hotel just before the Grammy Awards. Authorities said she accidentally drowned, and investigators listed heart disease and cocaine use as contributors to her death.
Tina Brown, Houston's sister-in-law, wrote a Facebook message about the Grammy winner.
"I miss you MY sister…rip nip..I miss you sis…like crazy…rip my sister…," she posted, adding that she was "feeling heartbroken".
In an ironic turn of events, Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in a bathtub of a townhouse in Roswell, Georgia Jan 31. Bobbi Kristina, whose circumstances mimic that of her mother, is currently fighting for her life in a hospital and is on life support.
The family has been calling for continued prayers for Bobbi Kristina, but in the meantime they have taken a moment to honour their late relative, reports eonline.com.
Bobbi Kristina's cousin, Jerod Brown, posted a lengthy message in honour of the "My love is your love" singer and included the last photograph he ever took with his aunt.
"You will never know the last moment you will experience, the last conversation you will have, the last photo you will take. Well this was the last photo we took with you auntie and if I would have known that I would've taken a few more… In life we forget to take a few more photos, share a few more laughs, shed a few more tears, overcome a few more struggles, mentor a few more people," he wrote. IANS
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So I think I have ADHD.
SRSLY. I think I do have ADHD. Or maybe not, well I now think I don't have ADHD.
It isn't that type where I do distractive things from time to time or find it hard to be attentive but more of how I think, fickle-minded and impulsive. I love to write and would like to actually finish a novel but everytime I try I end up thinking about writing something else or doing something else for that matter so I don't get to finish it. Like right now I was supposed to read a book about how to study the Bible (you should too) and I realize I should blog about ADHD. I guess that's the reason why I want to do so many things coz I'm really restless you know that's why I need a lifestyle where I can easily switch doing what I want to do as of the moment like creating an 'about my life' video or reading anna karenina which I actually watched last month so I don't think I will actually continue reading it because its so long!
I guess it helps to let it all out like this so you figured it out, this is nonsense haha, I'll write something useful one day so you just wait.
So maybe I have ADHD when it comes to thinking but in the outside I can look like I'm really paying attention, but even I don't know if I really am paying attention like one time my friend was talking to me and I look like my mind was in space which I guess was true because my mind is so preoccupied with so many stuff you know. Maybe that's the reason why I don't see myself doing a job which requires you to know standards and all cause my mind will eventually flutter away at some random thing like the minions from Despicable Me.
I'd like to think it's better to be able to think of different things because it means your mind would not get stagnant and tired of thinking the same things.
A trip to the doctor, yes? Or not, i think I'll go home and make an 'about my life' video. Or not.
Change of Name. Change of Heart.


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Microsoft holding Windows Phone event in NYC on Nov 7th--we'll be there
By Daniel Rubino
Looks like Microsoft will have a big day on November 7th as a new "invite only" flyer is making the rounds. The invite promises a "backstage" event with Windows Phone celebs Andy Lees, Joe Belfiore and we hear even Brand Watson will be there in addition to a "host of partners".
While we can't share what Microsoft has planned exactly, we can tell you that WPCentral has an invite, meaning what ever happens, we'll be there covering it as only the best Windows Phone site can. But seeing as the focus (pun alert!) is on AT&T devices, perhaps we'll be seeing that carrier announcing some release dates and prices.
What's more, November 7th is also the same night as that NYC Windows Phone party for the public. Coincidence? Certainly not. Of course, we'll be there too covering that event, so if you're attending, make sure you say "hi".
via: Pocketnow
Daniel Rubino
Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central, head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007 when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and for some reason, watches. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.
AT&T baby!
Invite only worries me a little bit. I think MS is just going to show off their current wares and don't plan on announcing anything new. NOKIA Y U NO SHOW FLAGSHIP AMERICAN PHONE!!!
I agree with you, don't expect releasing anything.
It's going to be new phone for AT&T! Can't wait to be able to walk into a AT&T store and do some comparisons!
SKYPEE???!!!1111!!oneone!Who knows.
yup: "we ll looking FORWARD to seeing you there." plus all three devices sport a ffc. could very well happen. On the other hand the tango app was already said to be available starting november 9th.
Kinda funny to see the location greyed-out...hmmmm...let's see if we can deduce this......New York......in the middle of...hmmmmmm......One of three places, Sherlock:Central ParkTimes SquareHerald SquareHey - I've got an idea: let's flash mob the event! LOLEverybody bring an iPhone (yours or a friends...doesn't matter) and a hammer...Techiedude
It's going to be in Herald Square actually... Not that it's any better. I avoid all three like the plague.
That AT&T logo still bothers me!!! I'm getting the Titan next but that darn AT&T logo needs to go. Why can't they put it on the back of the phone like the iPhone or the Nexus S.
I had the pleasure of visiting both a Microsoft store and a large AT&T store this past weekend. I asked both, specifically, about the HTC Titan and when that might be available. The gentleman at the Microsoft store gave me a look and let me know that he did not know what the release date would be. He then said, with a wink and a nod, that I should come back in November, if I caught his drift. Drift caught, I headed to the AT&T store. There, a wonderful (and surprisingly knowledgable) saleswoman told me that she, too, could not share an official release date with me before explaining, with a wink and a nod, that AT&T releases new hardware on the second Sunday of every month. These two pieces of data, coupled with the invitation above, make it pretty clear that an event on November 7th would line up very nicely with a November 13th launch date.November 13th. AT&T. HTC Titan. Boom.
I love it was a "knowledgable" sales person. AT&T is rumored to be looking at WP as a way to set itself apart from Verizon and Sprint and has been very active in preparing some serious push for thes three (maybe a Mokia makes 4?) devices.And I dig your detective work. Very, very sneaky. Kinda respect that....
Also, the invite has the word "big" in a different color, so they might be hinting at the size of the titan as well. Might be a stretch though.
GOD DAMN IT. Was seriously hoping it came out next week...
Don't care unless Verizon and Sprint are in attendance. Where are the CDMA devices? Seriously...this is getting old
Would it be too much of a stretch to suggest that maybe, just maybe, they may announce Nokia's US device then? That would be pretty epic, any way you slice it.
I actually scored an invite to the Windows Phone event that night in NYC. They text me a cool QR code for my ticket. Really looking forward to playing with the next generation devices. Also looking forward to meeting @Malatesta77 and the rest of the WPCentral gang. BTW I share the frustration that Verizon has yet to hint a a new second gen device. However, my Trophy is just as solid and even more beautiful than the day I un-boxed it in May. The event should be a blast!!
there's an Insider Party on November 8th also.


Pastor Carol at the Stratford Street United Church in West Roxbury, MA wanted to make a hanging for the pulpit for each Sunday in Advent. She's an art quilter. She asked me to help out with an Advent Quilting Workshop this past weekend. A Quilt as You Go technique seemed like the perfect way to combine both our skill sets and it's easy enough to teach to beginner sewer/quilters.
Here's how to set up a similar project.
Measure the place where the banner will hang.
Fold 1/2 inch of fabric over the top edge of the banner and iron down.
Mark the batting with a fabric pen at the level you want your word panel. I cut a 6 1/2 inch strip which finished at 6 inches.
Make you letters using a fabric fusing product. I used no sew Heat 'n Bond.
Make a sleeve to the size needed for hanging. There are lots of great quilt sleeve tutorials.
Attach one of the wider strips to the fabric folded to the front of the batting, using a 1/4 inch seam.
If you sleeve is narrower than the the first fabric strip, attach the sleeve to the backing. If not, save it and sew it on by hand when the banner is finished.
Using the Quilt as You Go technique, continue adding strips. Until you reach the marking for the word panel.
Trim the banner to the finished size.
Attach the binding. Make sure not to sew over your sleeve if you have already attached it.


Classic short socks made from terry with details that make them stand out from the rest in signature Antony-Morato style. Crafted from a cotton blend in plain hues, they feature contrasting jacquard stripes and a logo detail on the ribbed cuff. Streetwise appeal with a sporty spin.


Tom Kielbania joined me in the fall of 2014 to talk about 'K-Fest' (or Kielbasa Fest). In 2015, he is taking the four-day celebration of Kielbasa, Polka music, and all things Chicopee to new heights. In this interview, Tom shares his entrepreneurial ups and downs, and of course his love of Kielbasa. This year's K-Fest is Memorial Day Weekend, May 21-25, 2015. To learn more about the 2015 Chicopee Kielbasa Festival at Szot Park in Chicopee, please visit http://k-fest.com/.


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Q: I'm experiencing difficulty reading object items below, until the object I'm experiencing difficulty reading object items below, until the object: 'subscription', works quietly but I need to read
'subscription [current_period_end]': '2018-09-15T09: 29: 59.439Z'

any suggestions how to do?
{
  id: '912017',
  fingerprint: '6f974d687c35989377351b3cd4c4b2101da5b615',
  event: 'subscription_status_changed',
  old_status: 'unpaid',
  desired_status: 'paid',
  current_status: 'paid',
  object: 'subscription',
  'subscription[payment_method]': 'boleto',
  'subscription[card_brand]': '',
  'subscription[card_last_digits]': '',
  'subscription[current_period_start]': '2018-08-16T09:29:59.436Z',
  'subscription[current_period_end]': '2018-09-15T09:29:59.439Z',
  'subscription[charges]': '1',
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  'subscription[phone]': '',
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}

A: subscription[current_period_end] is a string key for the object, so you need to pass it entirely like this:
yourObj['subscription[current_period_end]']

See the following demo:

var obj = {
  id: '912017',
  fingerprint: '6f974d687c35989377351b3cd4c4b2101da5b615',
  event: 'subscription_status_changed',
  old_status: 'unpaid',
  desired_status: 'paid',
  current_status: 'paid',
  object: 'subscription',
  'subscription[payment_method]': 'boleto',
  'subscription[card_brand]': '',
  'subscription[card_last_digits]': '',
  'subscription[current_period_start]': '2018-08-16T09:29:59.436Z',
  'subscription[current_period_end]': '2018-09-15T09:29:59.439Z',
  'subscription[charges]': '1',
  'subscription[status]': 'paid',
  'subscription[date_created]': '2018-08-15T13:41:24.888Z',
  'subscription[date_updated]': '2018-08-16T09:29:59.791Z',
  'subscription[phone]': '',
  'subscription[address]': ''
};

console.log(obj['subscription[current_period_end]']);

A: Have you tried console.log(data["subscription[current_period_end]"])?


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BLUNTNESS/100: Cannabis Influencer Honorees
By Taylor Engle
Just a few influencers rocking the cannabis world... /
In the digital age, social media influencers have an incredible amount of…well, influence, over their audience, and as cannabis continues to be a crucial part of the societal conversation, plant-focused influencers have an undeniably powerful effect on the way cannabis is perceived.
This roundup features some of the industry's most notable influencers, who regularly share their topline views on expungement issues that should have been addressed yesterday, new trends to watch out for, how to succeed in cannabis, the continued need for social equity, and much more.
Here are the 2022 social influencer honorees (in no particular order) for The BLUNTNESS/100.
1. Mary Pryor
Cannaclusive co-founder Mary Pryor is easily one of the most influential media experts in the cannabis industry. Based in Los Angeles and New York, Pryor has a wide variety of experience in the music, automotive, electrical engineering, tech, and marketing sectors, and she's brought that expertise to innovate cannabis in an engaging way.
Cannaclusive was developed specifically to include marketing and business advocacy in the industry, with an emphasis on Black creators and examining the damage that has been done by the War on Drugs.
The organization intends to solve the inclusivity issue in cannabis, something Pryor remains incredibly passionate about and dedicated to in all of her work.
Follow Mary Pryor on Instagram.
2. Ami Nicole
Ami Nicole – more commonly known as "ACRONYM" – is a multidimensional creative force in the cannabis industry.
Nicole is a true jack of all trades, with experience in photography, journalism, directing, event planning, art curation, and fashion design.
The creative expert first brought her wide array of experience to the cannabis industry in 2016, when she began photographing content for brands and penning articles for major cannabis publications.
"Given the pandemic, I've seen first-hand that I made the right decision by being adaptable," Nicole told The Bluntness.
"ACRONYM is my creative headspace, and it's become my name..because people know me as this one-stop-shop of so many talents."
Follow ACRONYM on Instagram.
3. Steve DeAngelo
If you're familiar with the cannabis industry, chances are you've heard the name Steve DeAngelo before.
Christened the "Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry" by former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco Willie L. Brown, Jr., DeAngelo has both hands in the progress and innovation of cannabis throughout the U.S.
He founded Last Prisoner Project, an organization dedicated to expunging those of cannabis crimes and reimagining the country's drug policy, and he is the host of Radio Free Cannabis, the "voice of the global cannabis freedom movement."
DeAngelo also co-founded Harborside, one of the first six dispensaries to be legally licensed in the U.S.; Steep Hill Laboratory, the world's first cannabis analytics company; and Arcview Group, the first cannabis investment network.
But wait – there's more.
DeAngelo also authored The Cannabis Manifesto, which examines the plant as a "paradigm for wellness," and played a significant role in the passage of both Washington D.C.'s medical cannabis law and California's Prop 64, which legalized adult use for the state.
Follow Steve DeAngelo on Instagram.
4. Jessica Kent
Social media influencer Jessica Kent focuses on the industry's need for expungement and the ultimate release of prisoners who are currently incarcerated for cannabis-related crimes.
A formerly-incarcerated woman herself, Kent has dedicated her platform to sharing her experience, from struggling with addiction for almost a decade to giving birth behind bars.
Kent has spoken on TEDX and regularly posts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, sharing her own story as well as highlighting the personal cannabis journeys of featured guests.
The influencer is a true conversation starter, bringing topics that have been stigmatized within an already-stigmatized industry to the surface.
Follow Jessica Kent on Instagram.
5. Bianca Snyder
Bianca Snyder is a self-described "sales and marketing maven" who moved from the wine and spirits industry to cannabis, where she inspires and normalizes moms who consume the plant.
Snyder is an advocate for moms and women in general, regularly sharing information pertaining to cannabis wellness and women's health and how people around the world can make the plant work in their favor.
Snyder founded High Society Mama, a brand that seeks to normalize cannabis for mothers. She also recently launched Society's Plant – a hemp brand offering small batch flower – alongside husband Tad Snyder.
Follow High Society Mama on Instagram.
6. Addison DeMoura
Based in Oakland, Addison DeMoura is the Chief Business Development Officer at Steep Hill Laboratory, the world's leading cannabis science and technology company.
DeMoura co-founded the lab alongside Steve DeAngelo, and the fellow pioneer also has an incredible influence over the cannabis community.
He regularly shares his work, his personal consumption, and facts about cannabis and wellness on social media. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, it's DeMoura's ultimate goal to legalize and provide cannabis to as many people in need as possible.
Steep Hill allows him to accomplish that goal, as the team works to ensure consumers are purchasing safe and healthy product every time.
Follow Addison DeMoura on Instagram.
7. Hazey Taughtme
Hazey Taughtme is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Black Cannabis Magazine, the first of its kind.
The publication aims to provide a clear understanding of the cannabis industry to its audience, with the ultimate goal of creating generational wealth for People of Color.
Taughtme ensures the magazine arms its readers with necessary and up-to-date cannabis information, while also sharing the cultural aspects that go hand in hand with the plant industry.
He was invited to the Rolling Stone Culture Council earlier this year, due to his contributions to cannabis media – giving voices to minority operators in a white male-dominated market.
Follow Hazey Taughtme on Instagram.
8. Vlad Bautista
Born and raised in New York City, Vlad Bautista is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Happy Munkey, the City's mecca for New York cannabis culture.
The brand considers itself the heart of New York cannabis, taking their tribe of advocates from the "suites to the Streets of NYC and beyond."
Happy Munkey regularly engages with their followers on social media, posting about upcoming local events, changes in New York cannabis legislature, and general brand updates.
Follow Vlad Bautista on Instagram.
9. Lizzy Jeff
Lizzy Jeff, known as the "Medicine Woman," is the creator of lifestyle brand Zen & Kush.
Jeff utilizes the platform to share information about cannabis and sensuality, community healing and wellness, and general education on the science of the plant. She also hosts Zen & Kush music events and wellness workshops all over the country.
A "Rap Priestess" herself, Jeff examines cannabis from an artistic lens, empowering leaders in the industry and artists to align with their purpose under the creative aid of the plant.
Jeff also offers a mentorship program on a weekly basis, a private group meeting designed to help people activate their "personal liberation, sensual alchemy and entrepreneurial ascension in everyday life."
Follow Lizzy Jeff on Instagram.
10. Josh Kesselman
Founder of RAW rolling papers Josh Kesselman is easily one of the most influential players in today's cannabis industry. RAWs are an absolute fixture in cannabis culture around the world – particularly in New York City, where Kesselman was raised."
Uplifting the world one beautiful natural sheet at a time," Kesselman has a tremendous social media following, with over 2 million followers on Instagram.
The influencer regularly shares his love for cannabis on Instagram Reels, constantly reiterating the industry's need to do good and give back in order to succeed.
Follow Josh Kesselman on Instagram.
11. Solonje Burnett
A self-identified "weed auntie," Solonje Burnett is co-founder of cannabis lifestyle brand Humble Bloom.
Burnett is dedicated to giving underrepresented individuals in cannabis a seat at the table through advocacy, community organization, and the consistent spread of plant education.
The activist regularly shares her views on the plant on social media, focusing on Black operators and Black culture in general.
She also posts about the importance of self-love and intimacy, information about the benefits of cannabis, and inspiration for entrepreneurs and business owners across all industries.
Follow Solonje Burnett on Instagram.


Your mentioning LA reminds Me that Six Flags Magic Mountain used to be way out in the middle of nowhere, yet was quite popular. We used to drive 70 miles from Anaheim or Riverside to get there.
How about someplace north of Phoenix at a higher elevation like, oh, Prescott or Camp Verde or someplace? It wouldn't be a horrible drive, yet would be cooler in the summer.
Living thousands of miles from Arizona, I really don't care much about its dearth of amusement parks. But the comment on choice of inspectors brings up a thought.
It's not that I trust the insurance business especially...I trust the incentives. The safer my car is, the more likely I'll spend years paying for insurance without experiencing a single incident which requires my carrier to send anybody a check. The safer my car is, therefore, the more profit my insurance carrier makes off of me. Their proxies in the crash test lab can fairly be expected, therefore, to be fully and properly diligent in measuring risks.
I have long wondered why there were no world-class waterparks in Phoenix. The three we do have are all owned by the same company, Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc. They're a de facto monopoly, with little reason to upgrade. Until somebody else jumps in the pool, so to speak, things will likely stay as they are.


On Asara B'Tevet (the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet which we commemorated this past Sunday) we fast and mourn the fact that Nevuchadnetzar, King of Babylonia began his siege of Jerusalem which in the end led to the destruction of the first Beit HaMikdash (Temple).
According to Jewish law, we are obligated to fast on Asara B'Tevet. We also recite Selichot, prayers of repentance which set the tone of the day.
This past Asara B'Tevet, in Jerusalem, we did not need to put ourselves into a state of mourning as we were forced into it against our will.
While driving home from the Baka neighborhood to our neighborhood of Talpiot-Arnona (usually a five minute drive) at 1:50 pm, I heard an announcement on the radio that there was a terrorist attack in Jerusalem. As we approached the traffic light on Yehuda Street which leads from Baka up to Talpiot-Arnona, I saw that the road was closed. After sitting in traffic on the main street, Derech Hevron, I found that Chanoch Albek, the other road to enter our neighborhood, was also closed off with only police cars and ambulances permitted to go through. There were helicopters overhead and it was announced on the radio that an Arab-Israeli truck driver with Israeli license plates came out of the neighboring Arab village of Jabel el Mukaber and purposely drove into a group of soldiers at the Tayelet- Promenade.
The Tayelet, just two blocks from our home is the overlook where one can view from afar the Old City of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Aside from the Kotel, the Tayelet is one of the most popular places to read Megillat Eicha (Lamentations) on the eve of Tisha B'Av.
We felt like our neighborhood was under siege as we were not permitted to drive in.
I decided to go back to the Baka neighborhood to park and just walk home. We heard sirens wailing as the police and paramedics worked on getting all of the injured to the hospital. We were not yet aware of all of the details and the fact that four soldiers had been killed.
See my affliction and hear the sound of my prayer.
Hear my supplication, please hasten my salvation.
Do not avert your ear from my sigh, from my cry.
We learn in the Talmud, Rosh Hashana 18b, Rav Chana Bar Bizna said in the name of Rav Shimon Chasida: At the time when there is peace, the fast days will turn into days of joy and happiness. But when there is no peace, they will remain fast days.
This past Asara B'Tevet we learned that although Jerusalem is now a major city, it is still not entirely rebuilt and it is not fully at peace so as of now, we need to continue to fast on the days that commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem.
May peace be restored speedily in our days and may we merit the opportunity to see these sad days converted into days of joy and gladness.
Right now, Jerusalem feels like it is under siege. The roads that enter and exit the city are all closed down due to a snowstorm (about 30 cm of snow).
The fact that this is happening today is very significant as it is the Fast of the 10th of Tevet, the day that marks Nevuchadnetzer's siege of Jerusalem in the year 588 BCE, a year and a half before he ultimately destroyed the Beit HaMikdash (Temple).
Aside from fasting, we also say special Slichot prayers and read a Haftara from Yishayahu 55:6-56:8.
In the Slichot prayers for the Tenth of Tevet, we read about all of the calamities that happened on the Tenth of Tevet and the importance of repentance.
We recite the words: "Chadesh yamenu kiKedem", renew our days as of old, O Eternal God who dwells in the heavens. Make crimson sin white as wool and make stains snow white.
The Haftara, also from the book of Yishayahu Chapters 55-56 discusses the importance of repentance. Those who return to God will be forgiven.
Yishayahu is comparing God's word to rain and snow. Rain and snow don't return to the heavens and we don't always appreciate them when they are falling but once the plants begin to grow we begin to appreciate the fact that it rained or snowed, we too must wait patiently and God's word will also be fulfilled. Gladness and peace will eventually come to the Land and people of Israel.
This Shabbat will be a difficult one, as many people are stranded away from their families both inside and outside of Jerusalem. However, we have seen the tremendous outpouring of chesed, loving kindness with people opening their homes to help those who are unable to return to their own homes until the roads are cleaned up.
The true message of the Fast of the 10th of Tevet is that we must repent, change our ways and do acts of loving kindness in order to bring about true peace in the Land of Israel as well as the building of the Third Beit HaMikdash in Jerusalem.
Lets hope that the prophecy comes true and that "the mountains and hills will break out in glad song and all of the trees of the field will clap hands" as those who were stranded outside of the city return to Jerusalem.
The Tenth of Tevet is considered a minor fast day. Many Jews are not even aware that this fast even exists. The reason why it is considered minor is because we are only restricted from eating and drinking. The fast only takes place during the day and the stringencies of Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av such as not showering, not wearing leather shoes etc.don't apply.
The fast of the Tenth of Tevet is not minor in terms of its importance. The Tenth of Tevet is the day that the walls of Jerusalem were surrounded before the destruction of the first Beit HaMikdash (Temple). The occurences on the Tenth of Tevet were the first steps which ultimately led to the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash.
In the Book of Zechariah, the question was asked whether the fasts associated with the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash would still need to be observed once the Beit HaMikdash was rebuilt.
The answer was that in times of complete peace these fast days would actually be transformed to holidays and mourning would actually be forbidden. However, the Beit HaMikdash would only remain if people treat each other with respect.
Unfortunately, we know the end of the story. The Second Beit HaMikdash was destroyed and now we are back to the drawing board. The fasts have been reinstituted.
""Thus says HaShem: I have returned to Tzion and will dwell in the midst of Yerushalayim: and Yerushalayim shall be called the city of truth...Behold I will save my people from the east country and the west country, I will bring them in and they will dwell in the midst of Yerushalayim, they will be my people and I will be their God in truth and righteousness...These are the things that you shall do: speak truth to your neighbor, execute the judgement of truth and peace in your gates and let none of you devise evil in your heart against your neighbor and love no false oath: for all of these things I hate says HaShem... The fast of the fourth month (17th of Tamuz) and the fast of the fifth month (Tisha B'Av) and the fast of the seventh (Tzom Gedalia) and the fast of the Tenth (10th of Tevet) shall be times of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts to the house of Yehuda, therefore love the truth and peace.""
Aside from just fasting this year, let's take it upon ourselves to work on the mitzvot of Ben Adam LeChavero, mizvot between a person and their fellow person. Through the observance of these mitzvot we can ultimatelybring about the building of the Third Beit HaMikdash which will never be destroyed.