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by nonnie9999 | November 29, 2007 · 12:54 am
The Reel Story?
From The American Spectator ( 😮 yeah, I said The American Spectator! I am just as surprised as you are!):
The tin-foil-hat crowd was almost immediately pushing a Jack Abramoff angle to the surprise resignation of Sen. Trent Lott. But a more recent scandal brewing — which has already ensnared Sen. Ted Stevens, among others — may also be playing on Lott's mind.
Lott, Stevens, as well as Rep. Dennis Hastert all have ties to Bill Allen, a larger than life Alaskan businessman who owned Veco, an oil-field services company, and who was a huge benefactor of Republican politicians. Between 1980 and 2000, Allen, Veco executives and Allen's friends generated more than $1 million in political donations.
From Think Progress:
Allen has pleaded guilty to bribing Alaska legislators, including Ben Stevens, the son of Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK). The elder Stevens is currently the target of multiple federal investigation, including one on his ties to Veco.
Lott continues to stand by Stevens, donating $5,000 from his political action committee to Stevens's re-election campaign. Lott also has ties to Allen, who accompanied him to the lavish annual "Waterfall Fishing Tournament" in Alaska. Since 1996, at least 10 current and former lawmakers have attended the trip, an opportunity for "the energy industry's top brass" to influence lawmakers.
From America RadioWorks:
A series of media investigations in the early 1990s focused public attention on charity fundraisers where members of Congress skied, fished and golfed with corporate lobbyists. Politicians attended these events for free in the name of raising money for a good cause. Critics saw these events differently, arguing that they allowed for unseemly influence peddling by special interests.
In 1996 both the House and Senate passed new ethics restrictions banning their members from accepting free trips to recreational charity fundraisers. But at least one of these events continued with business as usual: the Waterfall Fishing Tournament.
Marketplace identified 10 current and former members of Congress who have taken part in Waterfall charity over the last decade. These lawmakers are allowed to attend as long as the charity does not pay for travel or lodging associated with the event. Some lawmakers used Political Action Committee or campaign funds to pay for at least part of their trips — others simply ignored the rules — still others did not disclose the trips either on campaign reports or in Congressional travel disclosures. Only one, Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, has said he paid for the trip personally.
I bet you kids are wondering who the other 9 were. Well wonder no more! Here they are (also from American RadioWorks):
Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Il., appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 1999 and 2000. Hastert's office did not answer repeated questions about who paid for those trips, which were not disclosed in congressional travel reports.
Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 2000. Lott's office did not respond to repeated questions about who paid for this trip, which was not disclosed in congressional travel reports.
Former Sen. Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, and his wife were instrumental in creating the Waterfall Fishing Tournament. Frank Murkowski declined to comment for this story. Nancy Murkowski now serves on the charity's board of directors. Former Sen. Murkowski used his leadership PAC to pay for travel expenses for several members of Congress to travel to Alaska for the event. Marketplace could not find any record that Murkowski's PAC or his campaign paid for lodging at the Resort. The charity spends about $200,000 a year on its fishing tournament, according to the group's tax returns. An official from the charity told Marketplace it pays the entire cost for renting Waterfall Resort. Mrs. Murkowski told Marketplace most lawmakers who attend reimbursed the charity for lodging. She and other board members declined to provide any details about who paid these expenses.
Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., has attended the fishing tournament at least five times in the last eight years. Bond appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 1998, 1999 and 2000. These trips were not previously disclosed in congressional travel reports.
Sen. Michael Enzi, R-Wy., attended the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 2004. He filed a congressional travel disclosure form saying the charity paid for his travel to the event. On that form, Enzi stated the purpose of the trip was to deliver a speech. After questions from Marketplace, Enzi's office acknowledged he appears to have accepted travel and lodging expenses in violation of Senate rules.
Former Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas, appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 2000. Gramm filed a congressional travel disclosures stating "Waterfall 2000" paid $4,000 in lodging, food and related expenses for himself and his son.
Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 1999. That October, Sen. Murkowski's leadership PAC, Americans for Sound Energy Policy, paid Sen. Cochran more than $2,000.
Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 1999. When Marketplace contacted Craig's office, his staff said the charity, the Waterfall Committee, paid the entire cost of the trip. Later, after conferring with board members at the Waterfall Committee, Craig's office told Marketplace the charity told them Craig personally paid for lodging to attend the event, but they could only locate a $227 payment from the senator to cover his expenses there.
A spokesperson for Senator Craig reported that the $227 payment were tips for the bathroom attendant. Okay! I made that part up. 😛 Let's continue…
Former Sen. Don Nickles, R-Okla., appears in photos at the Waterfall Fishing Tournament in 1999. Sen. Murkowski's leadership PAC, Americans for Sound Energy Policy, paid Nickles' PAC, The Republican Majority Fund, more than $1,000 for travel expenses in August of that year.
Something smells awfully stinky, and I don't think it's the fish!
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5 responses to "The Reel Story?"
"Any fish bites, if you got good bait".
I'm wondering what charity has benefited from the generosity of these fine Americans.
nonnie9999
fotc,
i sure hope this story catches on and keeps going and going. there are so many fish movies. i couldn't decide which one to use first. it would be very charitable to me if a lot more dirt is turned up on the fine folks at veco and waterfall.
nightowl724
They're going to need a big pan to fry all those fish – and I'm talking about the smelly ones, the ones with gall instead of gills! Or maybe they could boil them and make chowder…assuming (and wishing) that's hot water they're in. Stick a fork in them. I hope they're done (for).
Please remember to clean your hands with lemon after handling these stinky creatures on your cool covers, nonnie.
no worries, nightowl. i boiled my hands afterwards. i am now watching the rerun of the rethug "debate" (as opposed to de bait), so i will be boiling my eyes as well.
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Nylas Payne filed suit against Orleans Shoring, LLC and its insurer in the 24th Judicial District on July 23. Payne claims Orleans Shoring, LLC was contracted to lift her home when she was trying to enter the home and a handrail provided by the defendants came loose and she fell from the elevated stairs onto the ground. The plaintiff alleges she was injured in the fall.
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Autistic young man still waiting for his day in court, after 1.5 years; sixth amendment violated
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Note: Amount of Andrew's rights violated: 2 (No Search Warrant, No Speedy trial)
A young autistic man named Andrew Rose, around age 17 when he was arrested by the police at his High School, was suspected of possessing child pornography, and has still not been given his day in court since he was arrested on December 5th, 2011. One year and sixth months have passed since he was jailed and which terrified him, he finally was released on bail due to financial assistance from his family. One of his bail conditions was that he would not be allowed to go back to school and in the end, he was told to just go get his GED, and never graduated with the other students. He is still awaiting his day in court but will it ever come? Likely not which is why this article is written to shine light on the dirty tactics of corrupt federal prosecutors on minors and young adults whom are caught up in the child porn undercover stings.
"First in May Andrew was going to appear in court, then July, and now August, the prosecutor keeps pushing the date back!" – Quote from Reporter
How was he accused of this crime you all probably wonder?
When Limewire was around, a little over a year before the arrest, Andrew was downloading music files which are easy to get, you can find any title, album, and artist tracks. The only thing that Limewire did not show in it's search database was a album art image search to search for mp3 files that have a certain tag image. This was where Andrew got into hot water. As what was explained in an earlier article I had typed, all mp3 files have a identification system used by all computer software music players, mp3 players, and even tablets. This identification system is known as mp3 tags which any software program such as Mp3tag can edit mp3 files to manipulate the tags of each mp3 file. The tag album image can be as big as the user wishes, it can be 500x, 600x, even 800x. Any image can be added to the mp3 tag, and that includes child pornography and naked teen photos.
What happened was a particular user was distributing music on Limewire with these lewd naked or half naked teen photos. When Andrew downloaded music thern played it on his music player, likely Windows Media Player, he saw a big album image of young teenage girls in the buff then exited out of it then tried re-downloading the file to see if it would go away but sadly the file that was shared has a album image of naked teenage girls, so he went to another place for the song. In the end he deleted the music file and never looked for it again, the only problem was that the very minute he played that music file and the album image displayed, it was locally cached in his computer as a hidden or system file as Windows Media Player caches the album art image of a particular music file or music files. Because Andrew didn't think to go in the folder options and check the allow hidden files to show, he never knew that dirty image planted inside the mp3 file was also cached onto his computer which was later used to indict him by a Federal grand jury. Of course his intent is obvious, he is not a child pornographer and has no interest in that kind of material, he is not a pervert, but the police didn't care.


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Portland Forecaster
Council sends full Portland school budget to voters
A measure to reduce the school district's tax request by $1.5 million was narrowly rejected.
By Michael KelleyThe Forecaster
Bucking a recommendation from its finance committee to pare back the proposed school budget, the City Council Monday decided to send the $125.2 million plan to voters next month without any reductions.
The increase in spending to address equity in the schools is vital and outweighs concerns about a tax increase, some councilors said.
Councilor Tae Chong, who said he has been advocating for the schools to focus on racial inequities for nearly a decade, said "seeing this is a dream come true."
The budget is up $5.3 million, or 4.4%, over the current year's budget, and would increase the school tax rate by 62 cents. Coupled with the proposed municipal budget, which is expected to reduce the the city tax rate by 4% due to the use of federal funding to cover operations, the overall tax rate in the city is expected to rise 16 cents to $23.39 per thousand valuation. The owner for a $250,000 home would pay an additional $45 in property taxes if voters approve the school budget June 8.
The budget for the 2021-22 school year includes $2.9 million in new spending to improve equity and address other district priorities and $2.4 million to maintain current programs and services, including increases in salaries, benefits and debt service.
The finance committee, composed of Councilors Mark Dion, April Fournier and Nick Mavodones, recommended April 29 that the school department's tax request be reduced by close to $1.5 million. To make up for the difference, the committee said, the school district could use some of the $18 million in American Recovery Plan funding it expects to receive. The district, however, plans on using that funding to support the full reopening of schools this fall and for other "community-based sustainable investments aligned to Portland Promise goals."
The finance committee's recommendation split the council, with Councilors Pious Ali, Andrew Zarro, Chong, Fournier and Dion voting against it.
Even though he supported the reduction at the finance committee level, after thinking about it more, Dion said, he changed his mind, fearing reducing the school board's request is the wrong decision.
"I still have difficulty with this decision, but I also know there are other families that have difficulties every day in trying to get the best for their kids," he said. "So I will vote against my own amendment, because I was participatory to that, and I will send it to the public and let them decide."
Mavodones said although many of the people who spoke at pubic hearings about the school budget have advocated for it to remain intact, he knows there are "a lot of people living in the city who are struggling to pay their taxes."
"I have no concerns with the expenditures proposed by the school board," Mavodones said. "I do have concern about how they are going to be funded. I've said in the past, now is not the time for a tax increase."
Portland residents push back on school budget cuts
"All the programs that are being proposed can be funded by federal dollars," Mavodones said. "To say, that can't be done, I don't subscribe to that."
Councilor Belinda Ray said the committee was not asking the board to do away with the increased investment in equity, but rather to fund it in a different way.
"I know how important the equity piece is, I do," Ray said. "I believe in it and I do want to see us close this achievement gap that we know exists, but I do recognize we need to try to establish equity for folks on a fixed income folks trying to age in place in this city. Every time we raise their taxes faster than their social security goes up, they are in a bind," Ray said.
The school board's recommended budget got the support of Fournier because equity "is just a word unless there is action associated with it."
Chong said he supported the school board's proposal because it works to address inequities in the Portland school system and he is hopeful the rest of the American Rescue Plan funding could also be used to support investments in fixing inequities to education in the district.
"I've been advocating for this for almost 10 years and knowing we could be spending almost $20 million to address the most important school issue, perhaps social justice issue, of our time, it would mean we could potentially stymie generational poverty and the school to prison pipeline," Chong said. "Seeing this dream come true, I am overwhelmed and hopeful. I will support the budget without cuts, because with the $18 million in (American Rescue Plan) moneys it is a comprehensive budget that will address racial inequities in our community. It's still not enough, but it is the largest investment in racial equity in our city and state's history. We have the potential to bridge the academic and racial divide."
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Viscount Southwell (), of Castle Mattress in the County of Limerick, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1776 for Thomas Southwell, 3rd Baron Southwell. The Southwell family descends from Thomas Southwell. In 1662 he was created a Baronet, of Castle Mattress in the County of Limerick, in the Baronetage of Ireland. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He represented Limerick County in the Irish Parliament. In 1717 he was created Baron Southwell, of Castle Mattress, in the County of Limerick, in the Peerage of Ireland. His grandson was the aforementioned third Baron, who was elevated to a viscountcy in 1776. Before succeeding in the barony he had represented Enniscorthy in the Irish House of Commons. His great-grandson, the fourth Viscount, served as Lord Lieutenant of County Leitrim between 1872 and 1878.  the titles are held by his great-great-grandson, the eighth Viscount, who succeeded his father in that year.

Southwell Baronets, of Castle Mattress (1662)
Sir Thomas Southwell, 1st Baronet (died 1680)
Sir Thomas Southwell, 2nd Baronet (1665–1720) (created Baron Southwell in 1717)

Barons Southwell (1717)
Thomas Southwell, 1st Baron Southwell (1665–1720)
Thomas Southwell, 2nd Baron Southwell (1698–1766)
Thomas George Southwell, 3rd Baron Southwell (1721–1780) (created Viscount Southwell in 1776)

Viscounts Southwell (1776)

Thomas George Southwell, 1st Viscount Southwell (1721–1780)
Thomas Arthur Southwell, 2nd Viscount Southwell (1742–1796)
Thomas Anthony Southwell, 3rd Viscount Southwell (1777–1860)
Thomas Arthur Joseph Southwell, 4th Viscount Southwell (1836–1878)
Arthur Robert Pyers Southwell, 5th Viscount Southwell (1872–1944)
Robert Arthur William Joseph Southwell, 6th Viscount Southwell (1898–1960)
Pyers Anthony Joseph Southwell, 7th Viscount Southwell (1930–2019)
Richard Andrew Pyers Southwell, 8th Viscount Southwell (born 1956)

The heir presumptive and last in line to the titles is the present holder's younger brother, the Hon. Charles Anthony John Southwell (born 1962).

Ancestry
(ancestors of 7th Viscount)

Notes

References
Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,

External links
Pyers Southwell, 7th Viscount Southwell

Viscountcies in the Peerage of Ireland
Noble titles created in 1776

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RAPID CITY S.D. (KEVN) - Starting in the 2019-20 school year, the saying 'In God We Trust' will be required to be on display in every South Dakota public school, that's according to a bill Governor Kirsti Noem signed Tuesday.
The bill states the motto must be put in a prominent location, like a school entryway or the cafeteria.
For Rapid City Area Schools, displaying the motto is still in the planning stage.
"We've made plans to start to get the wording inscribed, we're talking about that right now and then were going to make sure it's ready to go in July," Katy Urban the public information manager for Rapid City Area Schools said.
If this new law results in a lawsuit, the state will defend the school districts.


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Artist and 'shenanigator' Sadie Hennessy talks about her work for b-side and other projects. She creates 2D and 3D collages, installations and live events and has exhibited widely in the UK and beyond. She likes to scratch at the veneer of civilised society to find the darkness underneath, but always uses humour to do so, even if it does come from the blacker end of the comic spectrum.
Sadie Hennessy is an artist and 'shenanigator' . She creates 2D and 3D collages, installations and live events and has exhibited widely in the UK and beyond. Last year she caused headlines with her children's tattoo parlour ('My First Tattoo') in Whitstable High Street and before that, a national hoo-haa with her 'Gary Glitter Rock'. She likes to scratch at the veneer of civilised society, to find the darkness underneath, but always uses humour to do so, even if it does come from the blacker end of the comic spectrum.


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Digby blogs on politics. If you don't know her, you should.
Her blog is called Hullabaloo.
She recently put up an interesting post on ageism and older people where she talks about her father's attitude toward John McCain.
Some of you may remember me writing about my conservative Dad — retired military, very right wing, very political. He's the type of guy who thinks General Curtis Lemay had the right idea about bombing Hanoi back into the stone age.
He and I were just talking about the presidential race and he astonished me by saying that he won't vote for McCain because he's just too old. This, from a man who is nearly 15 years older than him! In his case, this translates into just not voting rather than a vote for Obama or Clinton (completely out of the question, of course) but for those elderly who aren't so rigid in their politics, this really could be a big deal. McCain should be my Dad's dream candidate — naval war hero POW, military obsessive, "go-to-hell" macho attitude. That his age overrules all of that good stuff says something.
Older people, as a group, are among the most ageist of all Americans. This is going to be a problem for McCain as he attempts to woo voters his age (71) and older.


Just had a two minute discussion with the TSA (1-866-289-9673) and although the agent had no idea why my email wasn't answered he said he would get right on it and even gave me his personal email to send a picture to.He has a Department of Homeland security email address so that is promising.
Here is the email I just sent. If anyone is flying out of Long Beach, let me know if they closed the deck on the second floor in the restaurant.
Nice speaking with you a moment ago.
Here is a photo of the deck at the restaurant at the Long Beach airport. As you can see people are one flight, or about 10 feet, away from the runway.
Please let me know the outcome of this. As an American, New Yorker and the brother of a NYC firefighter I'm appalled by the lack of security at Long Beach. This deck was closed for the year after 9/11 then suddenly opened again. Who made the call to reopen a deck that is 10 feet from the runway, has a four foot fence and no security? Can we find out and fire that person?
The waiter at the restaurant told me they reopened it because no one cares about security anymore. Is that how you feel?
Previous Post Update #2: Email to the President and VP.


Or do you have a child who would like to learn to play?
Piano is one of those instruments that children can take-on at a fairly young age, sometimes as young as 3. Home recitals on mini pianos, electronic keyboards, or grandma's old organ can lead to a true talent on the keyboard. Starting young is great, but if you didn't have that luxury it is never too late to start.
Our instructors teach a variety of styles, from classical to popular music.
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If that piano is collecting dust at home, maybe this is your sign to give us a call and work with some of our wonderful teachers to help you or your child realize your full potential. We can instruct children to adults, beginners through advanced, classical to jazz, so contact DeAngelis Studio of Music to reserve your lessons today.
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Following the recent Microsoft official announcement Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-010 - Critical, this security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows which is victims of malicious "WannaCrypt" software.
(A) What Do You Need To Know About This Update?
Ransomware stops you from using your PC. It holds your PC or files for "ransom".
(C) Recommended Action: Ensure all Windows-based systems are fully patched and SMB ports (139, 445) blocked from all externally accessible hosts.
(D) Recommended preparation: We recommend all users to run a full data backup for their web files and databases to their local desktop/laptop/external drive before any server reboot.
Our team will perform several reboot during the Windows server updating process and all services will not be available during the reboot.


It's Monday morning. You drag your sorry self into work after visiting the coffee cart on the corner and ordering THE largest double shot latte known to man. Your boss has just landed you with a mountain of paperwork. You're staring at your email inbox – 30+ unread emails. Your screen saver reminds you of that luxury holiday you have craved for so long, and for a minute there, you forget where you are. Sound familiar?
Here at BoxBetty we have our Bon Voyage gift box to keep us sane from our hectic lives, complete with Rifle Paper and Co Notebooks and a Carry On Champagne Cocktail Kit. However, we all need a little break sometimes – the chance to relax, to enjoy a little leisure, time to simply feel like yourself again.
It's hard to know where to start describing this astonishing place. Built on a former 14th century monastery, the Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a unique experience of old world and new world charm. The exquisite view of 'gleaming spires', elegantly refined bedroom suits, and beauty and wellness spas is a 5 star dream come true for any gal in need of a bit of TLC.
Described as an "unreal setting", The Whiteface Lodge evokes memories of long winters, open fires and mountain escapes. Located at the famously beautiful Lake Placid, you are free to explore the historical town and all its wonders. Whether that's walking in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park, or visiting Santa's workshop at North Pole (a village of alpine flavour on the side of Whiteface Mountain), this resort is perfect for both a romantic escape of a lifetime or a fun-filled family adventure.
Craving a bit of Italiano? Hotel Il Salviatino may be just the place for you. Located in the everlasting Tuscan hills of Italy, the hotel is the product of a revamped villa from the 15th century. The outstanding décor oozes with a spectacular antique atmosphere. You can enjoy the sparkling pool waters, magical night time views, and service like you have never experienced before. As for the food, it's Italy…need we say more?
If your idea of the perfect getaway is glistening ice fields, immense mountain views and snuggling in a blanket by a warm fire, you should definitely check out Explora. Hiking up glaciers and horseback riding, alongside exploration experts, are just some of the incredible experiences you can enjoy at this luxury resort in Patagonia. At the, "southernmost tip of the world", Explora is sure to be a memory you will never forget.
Last of all, but definitely not least, let's take a wishful trip to the Hilton resort of Bora Bora. Although we have all heard of Hilton Hotels, it's not every day you come across a resort in the middle of a luxury turquoise lagoon. The villas, which include your very own waterside balcony, are surrounded by kilometres of calming marine heaven. Visit the private hotel island Motu Tapu, enjoy exhilarating water sports, and if all that activity has got you needing some relaxation time, treat yourself to a massage by the tropical water. Need to stopover in the lobby? No problem, take a quick boat trip there.


The Cosco Lite Folding Step Stool is a great addition to anyone's home, garage, or workspace. This stool is constructed with two metal steps that are sturdy with continuous rear leg support for added strength and also features non-marring, skid resistant front legs for ease of use. The steps of the stool also feature a ribbed texture to help prevent slip and fall accidents. This folding stool is easy to carry from one job to the next and is able to be folded and stored away without taking up a lot of space.
If you are in the market for a great, indoor and outdoor use step stool, look no further than the one made by Cosco Lite. This stool may look small, but it is extremely useful when it comes to doing jobs in and around your home. It includes a number of safety features as well as a carrying handle that makes moving the ladder from one job to the next a breeze. Additionally, this stool folds up to a very slim profile, making it easy to store in a closet, under furniture or in a small space in the garage.
When we began looking for a stool, we were hoping to find one that would work well for our painting projects as well as cleaning and maintenance projects around the home. Many of the products we found were either too tall or too short for our applications or they were bulky and hard to store. The stool was the perfect height for those regular around the house jobs and the safety features that are included make it safe for almost every one of our family members to use.
Overall, the Cosco Lite Folding Step Stool is a great product to keep around the home. We are currently storing our stool out in the garage between the toolbox and the wall - this way it is safely stored and out of the way when we are working on other projects but also easily accessible when we need it. The slip-resistant steps and no-skid legs make use confident when using the stool and the easy folding and carrying of the Folding Step Stool make it simple for us to move from one area of the home to the next.


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Fox News Demonizes Planned Parenthood, Says They're Doing Sex Change Operations
Transgender is the new substitute for baby parts, apparently.
By Karoli Kuns — May 7, 2016
For 2016, the new shade is on transgender people. With all the right-wing states trying to rush new bathroom rules into effect, with the Congress even inserting the same ALEC language into the Defense Appropriations bill, it's up to Fox News to demonize transgender people as much as possible.
As an extra added bonus, they figured they could use Planned Parenthood as the villain in their scenario, too. Because why not?
Media Matters reports:
Fox News is arguing that Planned Parenthood's newest venture is helping "transgender patients with sex changes," which the FoxNews.com article says will help fill budget gaps caused by the health care provider no longer accepting reimbursements for fetal tissue donations. But Planned Parenthood has offered trans-inclusive health care services, according to well-established guidelines, well before the organization discontinued fetal tissue reimbursement.
Planned Parenthood has "found a new niche that could prove nearly as controversial as providing abortions" -- helping transgender people through the "sex-change process," says a May 5 FoxNews.com article. the article also claims that since Planned Parenthood has stopped "selling baby body parts for money," the "gender reassignment process may enable the organization to make up the lost cash." The false allegations of fetal tissue profiteering that Fox News is referring to have been repeatedly debunked.
But Planned Parenthood offering medical care to transgender people is not "new." Standards of care for providing transition-related services have been on the books for almost 50 years and are supported by major medical associations, such as the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. Trans people use Planned Parenthood as a means to access a diverse range of culturally competent medical services, such as reproductive health care, STD screenings, pap smears, cancer screenings, and even sometimes hormone treatments. Planned Parenthood provides one aspect of many that go along with transition-related care.
The author is correct about one thing -- both hormone therapy services and facilitation of fetal tissue donation account for a negligible amount of Planned Parenthood's resources each year. Currently, less than 1 percentof the organization's health centers even facilitate donations for fetal tissue research. Hormone therapy services also account for less than 1 percent of the 9.5 million services that are performed each year, according to the latest annual report.
The article relies solely on the opinion of hate group spokesperson Peter Sprigg, a senior fellow at the Family Research Council, who is not a medical professional. Sprigg predicts severe backlash from patients experiencing transition regret, which -- much like so-called "post-abortion syndrome" -- is a conservative myth debunked by scientific evidence.
They go on to quote more from the Fox News article, but you get the idea. They dipped in the "baby parts" well and found that it was dry, so why not take aim at transgendered people next?
Fox News. They hate; you decide.
Fox News, Planned Parenthood, right wing lies, transgender
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The Badshahi Masjid (The Royal Mosque) was built on the orders of Aurangzeb Alamgir the Moghul Emperor. Though the passage of four centuries has left its mark on this grand structure; it has withstood the test of time gracefully. It has borne the abuse during the Sikh regime patiently and has tolerated the British maltreatment with dignity.
This mosque remained the largest mosque of the world for more than three centuries. It still remains the largest piece of Moghul architecture and was completed in only two and a half years. Its outdoor courtyard measures 161.5 x 160.6 meters and still is the largest courtyard of any mosque in the world; structure wise, the mosque itself stands fifth in world ranking.
Redstone and marble have been used in the construction of this mosque. The Redstone used was especially brought from Jaipur, Rajhastan (India). Variegated marble was used in the construction of steps and floor. The interior of the mosque is adorned with tiles and beautiful frescoes. The grandeur and elegance of the mosque simply mesmerizes the viewer.
Badshahi Mosque also features a museum where relics belonging to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), his son-in-law Hazrat Ali and his daughter Bibi Fatima are displayed.
The Badshahi mosque stands proudly symbolizing the lost glory of its era and is one of the major tourist attractions of Lahore.


Each semester, I accompany a group of interns from the State University of New York (SUNY) Washington Internship Program to the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty on Capitol Hill and, without fail, they learn something they did not expect.
The SUNY students come from a variety of experiences: small schools in upstate New York, schools near New York City, large public schools or small private colleges. Our students have arrived in Washington to spend one entire semester interning in our nation's capital. They gain experience in their field, earn credits towards graduation, make networking contacts (possibly to gain entry into a future job opening), and have a chance to explore living outside of New York. We bring the students to the BJC as a regular part our Friday seminar class, and we always come in the first few weeks of their semester in D.C.
They arrive here from all majors and backgrounds, and internships range from positions dealing with politics (inside and outside of the federal government) to private companies to nonprofits and think tanks. The students tend to come with an idea about what they want to do with their life along with their preconceived notions on what D.C. is like from the national media and what a religious group is like that does work on Capitol Hill.
Most of them are unsure about what their time at the BJC will hold for them, and I hear them approach the visit with trepidation about the topics and attitudes they might encounter. Are they going to be lectured about religion? Will our visit include arguments about why we should make religion part of our federal government?
Our sessions with BJC staff members include a discussion of history, law and the Baptist experience. The students have the chance to learn more about the U.S. Constitution and the First Amendment, including how religious liberty is protected in Article VI and the First Amendment's two Religion Clauses that both ensure the free exercise of religion and prevent against government establishment. The students also learn about the BJC's work in Washington through legislation, litigation and other education initiatives, and they have a chance to hear why it's so important for Baptists to protect religious freedom for all people – not just themselves.
The students leave not just with new knowledge from the session, but also with the understanding that not everything in D.C. is as it seems from the outside. Most of them are pleasantly surprised to learn that their preconceived notions are not correct, and they discover that the BJC is a very inclusive group and usually takes positions on issues that surprise the students.
Our educational sessions at the BJC are an important part of our engagement for each semester of interns: We want to teach them in the classroom, and we also want to help them learn to challenge their preconceived ideas, to investigate below the surface of an organization's positions or philosophy, and to keep an open mind to each organization that they encounter during their time here.
The Baptist Joint Committee does an excellent job in presenting the issues that they are involved with in D.C. and in states around the country. They also explain very well their mission, background and how they carry out their goals. The session at the BJC is usually one of the best discussions that our students engage in during our SUNY Washington Program, and I already have booked our fall semester visit.
From the July/August 2017 edition of Report from the Capital. You can also read the digital version of the magazine or view it as a PDF.


Has anyone else noticed that Outlook 365 automatically tags any empty href tag with "TBD"?
Not that I'm advocating for sending emails with dead links but this can become an issue with templates if the user forgets to fill in the link tag with a URL.
Hello Ricardo ! Are you sure Office 365 does that ? I know that Office 365 will remove any <a> tag with an empty or no href. But this looks more like something done by your ESP.
Hi Rémi, yes, I am fairly certain since I only noticed this behavior after placing my html in Litmus Builder without sending from my ESP.
Ok. So maybe this is something done by Litmus Builder. Could you post your code so I can test without using Litmus ?
Turns out you have two <a href="TBD"> inside your code. Thus Office 365 shows [TBD].
A solution is to use named anchor links (ie. #tbd).
Office365 will strip the <a> tag if it contains empty anchor links.
But it will leave named anchor links alone.
I've just spent an hour chasing down similar rat hole. I have a td with an image in it and some padding. a couple of tds along, there are some hidden links in a nav. for hybrid nav reasons those a tags have a background colour.
If those links don't have a valid href (ie. http:// on it's own, or #) then Outlook 365/Outlook.com grabs the background colour from there and sticks it on the td with the image in.


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You are here: Home > Grieving orca mother spotted without her dead calf after nearly three weeks
Grieving orca mother spotted without her dead calf after nearly three weeks
August 13, 2018 in World News
The grieving mother had been pushing her dead orca calf around the water for 17 days after giving birth near Victoria, British Columbia in Canada.
Scientists have also moved to save J-50, another whale in the endangered pod.
Exacerbating the problem is that orcas do not have babies often or in large numbers, and when they do, it is a long process.
CWR founder Ken Balcomb said he was immensely relieved to see J35 returning to typical behaviour.
The Center for Whale Research said Tahlequah "vigorously chased a school of salmon with her pod-mates" when researchers spotted her on Saturday (local time).
Her recovery is important - not just for her own health, but for the health of the rest of her pod. Unfortunately, the salmon has been in dramatic decline in recent years.
The Center for Whale Research in Washington state said the whales have been struggling due to lack of salmon, and J35's calf died after birth on July 24.
There are only 75 southern resident killer whales - a distinct population of orcas that live in the northeast Pacific - and the group has not produced a surviving calf since 2015, meaning that they are at risk of dying out as they pass breeding age.
Aside from the emotional impact, this behaviour can have physical consequences too, but new telephoto images taken by the Centre for Whale Research reveal Tahlequah appears to be in good physical condition, with no evidence of 'peanut head' skull deformations incurred by the relentless pushing and not enough food.
Jenny Atkinson, executive director of The Whale Museum, told Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson that Tahlequah's grieving period was unusually long.
August 11, 2018 J35 update: "The ordeal of J35 carrying her dead calf for at least seventeen days and 1,000 miles is..." But Tahlequah's baby was not stillborn.
"No one really knows why moms carry their calves to begin with", said Haulena from his home in Point Roberts, Wash.
But on Saturday experts confirmed she had dropped the calf.
"It is a grief, a genuine mourning", he said. "Orcas. are charismatic megafauna", she said. Her podmates depend on it. "You're going to feel that pain of grief - particularly if you've gone through grief in your own life".
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The song became an instant hit, selling over 1,25 million copies and this in the UK alone, yes , she was the winner of X Factor. M ore recently, "That's My Goal" reached an outstanding total of 1.12m copies and this just in the UK factor.
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Erdogan warns businesses not to withdraw foreign currency
The U.S. has responded by slapping financial sanctions on two ministers and later doubled steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey . A White House official said they did not set a deadline for Brunson, adding that he was expected home a long time ago.
Trump praises Mexico, threatens Canada with auto tariffs
Trump has often threatened to withdraw from the three-way pact unless USA -proposed changes to the existing terms are accepted. Trump added that Canada "must wait" to rejoin the NAFTA talks.
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Aretha Franklin, 76, 'gravely ill' as family ask for prayers
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'Totally complicit': Omarosa Manigault Newman recorded her White House firing
Conway then claimed that Omarosa "undercut her own credibility" that Donald Trump was a "racist, bigot , and misogynist". But Frank Luntz, a political consultant who is reportedly mentioned in Newman's book, called her claims a complete lie.
Tiger Woods surprised after surging into contention in last two majors
But despite the building excitement, Woods fell agonisingly short of what would have been his 15th major title by just two shots. Woods managed that 3-under effort on the front without hitting a fairway in seven chances, still managing to make four birdies.
Saudi Arabia looks to invest big in Tesla
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Rewrite Dialogue with People Whom I Love
My work is directly connected to the people I love – the Machete band
After a long break from work, the frontman of the Machete band Yaroslav Malyi returned to the big stage. He is happy to share the personal secrets of the band's popularity and the factors that influence his life and career. My music is a combination of internal thoughts and communication with people that I care about.
According to the artist, he really needed a rest, like every member of the group. Rest helped him to recharge, do some soul searching, and find sources of inspiration. The new album is completely different from the previous ones, and it has a much deeper meaning. Traveling to different countries, meditation, spiritual practices and meeting new people – all this was done not for nothing. Now the fans of the Machete band will get to know the frontman from an entirely different perspective.
Yaroslav notes that people simply forgot how to live. They do not value what they already have, do not grow, and do not know what real feelings feel like. We forgot how to love, enjoy simple things. In the daily routine, we feel defenseless and disorganized, and we do not know what to do with ourselves. But the world is full of beauty. Beauty surrounds us, and we just don't notice it.
In the new album, Yaroslav Malyi tried to convey the acquired knowledge of ancient peoples and to put sincere feelings into the songs. Fans will be able to listen to eleven completely diverse songs performed in different styles. A large-scale tour is being organized in support of the new album.
As for create work in the Tokyo group, the artist is actively working on an enchanting show called 'Karmalogic music.' The program includes writing 54 songs in the Deep Techno style. This is a huge number of compositions that should be unique and convey the feelings of the musician and his energy. Yaroslav assures us that creating so many tracks is feasible for him now because he uses his time in a completely different way since he knows its price. Among other things, the musician manages not only to write lyrics but also to compose music. Sometimes in a burst of inspiration, he simply comes to the microphone and starts humming the new lines.
In the interview, the producer of the Machete band, Mikhail Peleg, noted that there are now quite a lot of young performers who are trying to break into show business.
But this band really deserves the support and recognition of the audience. They are ambitious, full of energy and able to charge the audience.
Surely, everyone remembers the clip "Tenderness," which won the hearts of millions of people. Thirty-three million people watched it on the YouTube channel, and continue to watch it until now. Yaroslav Malyi explains the success of this composition by the sincerity of the text and deep lyrics. He is sure that everyone is able to recognize himself and his life in it.
The frontman of the Tokyo and Machete bands believes that in the current show business, there are very few conscious individuals who know the meaning of life. Few people can convey to their listeners their thoughts through songs. Yaroslav himself believes that it is necessary to enjoy every coming day because he will bring new emotions and feelings.
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JPCS has been sharing best practice about Groundscrew with partners from around the world at the 2013 Krinner International Sales Summit.
Held in Abu Dhabi in January, the summit brought together Krinner partners worldwide, including Czech Republic, France, UK, North America, Canada, MEA, Asia and Japan.
Michael Krinner (founder), Hans-Jürgen Sauter (CEO) and Peter Hamer (head of Krinner Groundscrew) attended to represent Krinner's headquarters in Germany.
The summit included exhibitions, workshops and presentations on sales development and forecast, investment, and markets. JPCS' shared some of its secrets for success in using Groundscrew in the UK over last 7 years, including employment of experienced contractors, using the correct equipment, and involvement at earliest stage of the project.
JPCS is the exclusive installer of the Krinner Groundscrew in the UK. JPCS is a nationwide contractor, delivering safe and sustainable civil engineering and maintenance services to the public and private sectors, across the highways, rail and energy markets.


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I have never envisioned myself in white or ivory....shutter! I always wear black and red. I bought a black dress. That is what I am comfortable in. My mom is disappointed. My wedding is going to be a night time wedding/reception and is starting at 6 and going until 1 am . What would you think if you saw a bride walk down the aisle in a black dress?
FYI we have been together for 13 years, will not have children together.
One of my bridesmaids wore a black and white patterned dress, and it was beautiful. I wouldn't side-eye a bride in any color dress b/c I think it's a personal choice that doesn't affect me in the slightest. So I say if you want to wear a black dress, you should. However, whenever someone thinks of doing so, I am reminded of Sarah Jessica Parker always saying that she regrets wearing a black dress. So just make sure you know for sure you won't have any regrets!
Thank you, Addiel73 for the response! I think I would regret it if I wore a light color. It's just not me! I have looked for a red dress without any luck! I only want chiffon.
If you feel beautiful in it, and are sure you'll have no regrets, then I say go for it. Sounds like it'll be a great fit to your very modern venue!
Honestly, I think your dress is one of the few instances where the "it's your day" line is applicable. I say go for it.
If you want to wear black, I say go for it. Can we see a pic of the dress?
Yes! I'd love to see it too. Personally, I like it when brides wear something non-traditional (and obviously it has no bearing on me as a guest if a bride wears the most traditional ballgown in the world!). Go for it - I also think brides look most radiant, relaxed, and beautiful when they wear something that is their own style.
I say go for it. I love white/ivory, but not on me. I'm quite pale, so light colors tend to wash me out, and they're just not really my style. I've tried on white dresses and can't find anything I like, so I'm probably going to wear this (clicky).
Agreed! I honestly wouldn't think much of the Bride's choice in a dress unless it was super revealing. Yes, some people might be surprised by seeing a black dress at a wedding, but I doubt your loved ones will get really judgey about it. Your mom is probably just surprised that your wedding dress isn't the "traditional" color and may be worried that you might regret the decision. If you feel gorgeous in the dress and it fits your style then go for it!
I think if it makes you feel beautiful, it's exactly what you should wear!
NerdyLucy, I really like that dress! I love the back! I'm wearing a Adrianna Papell dress for my rehearsal party!
@mullerl Thanks. I really love both of those that you posted.
Black used to be the traditional color for wedding dresses until Queen Victoria wore white for her wedding. So, if people object, just say you wearing a traditional color!
I'm wearing a black dress for our candle light wedding. Like you I'm most comfortable in black and red so just couldn't see myself in a white dress.
I recently wore the short version of Heidi as a bridesmaid, and it's really a beautiful dress. Super flattering and comfortable, and I think it looks chic in black. Go for it.
Are you going to your funeral? I mean, that is essentially what black dresses are for. Funeral's. I know it sounds mean and all but that color has no business being at a wedding unless its on the groom. You just look really unhappy in it it, whereas white makes a woman look beautiful and pure. Also, black wedding dresses were originally brought in by Hollywood films making movie brides appear morose as they walked down the aisle. Is that how you truly want to appear? Like an unhappy movie bride being forced into something she doesn't want to do?
I think that is a lovely dress for your wedding. Wear what you're comfortable in.
It would be nice if everybody agreed with your decision but it is YOUR day and YOUR decision. If you are more comfortable in black, then that's your choice and I'm sure you will look and feel beautiful on your big day. Go for it and have a great day.
Seriously? She can wear whatever she wants. I've worn black dresses at plenty of places other than funerals, I'm sure I looked happy. I'd wager she would look a lot unhappier if she wore white, which she doesn't like. You know what makes a bride beautiful? Wearing something they love, and are comfortable in. OP, the dress you posted is lovely and I'm sure you'll look amazing and happy on your wedding day.
Agreed. This whole "white makes you look beautiful and pure" thing? I wish. When I put on white, I morph into a marshmallow.


We are very pleased to announce that Amma Sri Karunamayi will be holding her Spiritual programs again this year in Seattle, WA. The Individual Blessings and Meditation Retreat will take place at the East Shore Unitarian Church. The Homa Sacred Fire Ceremony program with take place at the Lakshmi Venkateswara Temple.
Amma will be giving individual blessings in Seattle, WA on Friday, April 12 from 11 AM to 5 PM at the East Shore Unitarian Church. Individual Blessing programs are free and open to everyone. This is a very special opportunity for you to speak one-on-one with Amma and convey any specific questions, concerns, or blessing requests to her. (Please note: that each person may only receive one individual blessing per yearly tour. First time attendees who have never received an individual blessing from Amma before will be given priority in the group).
Individual Blessings are a chance for families to come before Amma to recive her gift of profound love and spiritual energy. Amma considers all of creation as her own family and all beings as her very own children. This divine motherly love inspires Amma to tune in directly to the specific requests her children bring to her. Individual Blessing programs are free and open to everyone. This is a very special opportunity for you to speak one-on-one with Amma and convey any specific questions, concerns, or blessing requests to her.
For many people the Individual Blessing is an encounter with the Divine in the form of a human being – a saint, a teacher, a spirutal guide, a loving mother. Great peace and inner silence comes easily in the presence of our beloved Amma.
While Individual Blessings are free, there is a nominal suggested donation for Saraswati Mantra Diksha. Individual Blessings are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please be prepared to relax for some time in the charged atmosphere of the hall.
Please note that due to the large number of people attending this program, individuals arriving after 2:30 pm are not guaranteed an Individual Blessing with Amma.
Saraswati Mantra Diksha is available for students, ages 4-24. Those who wish to receive Diksha should come fully bathed or showered (with head and hair washed) and dressed in modest, white attire.
We cordially invite you to join Amma for a One-Day Meditation Retreat in Seattle on Saturday, April 13 from 8 AM to 6 PM at the East Shore Unitarian Church. All meditators, from beginners to those with an established practice will benefit from the special retreat atmosphere. Participants will be spiritually nourished by Amma's serene presence, silent meditations, discourses, and spiritual chanting. The retreats will provide an invaluable opportunity for devotees to deepen their meditation practice and to listen to the inspirational wisdom of Amma's divine discourses. Please register early since these retreats tend to fill up fast. A light vegetarian lunch and snacks will be provided as part of the registration fee.
Join Amma to participate in a Homa, a Sacred Fire Ceremony on Sunday, April 14, from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Lakshmi Venkateswara Temple. Homa is the most ancient and sacred ceremony in the Vedic tradition of Sanatana Dharma. It is a fire in which forms of the Divine are invoked through the power of mantra and profound spiritual intention. Special offerings are cast into the fire while Sanskrit mantras are chanted, and the combined energy of the fire, offerings, and mantras generates powerful spiritual vibrations that bless and purify everyone present—spreading peace and healing through the world. The smoke that rises from a Homa contains a powerful healing energy. As it rises to the heavens, the atmosphere, both physically and subtly, encourages a peaceful environment and gentle weather. We look forward to seeing you there!
Homa sponsorships will be available at the program and can also be pre-registered online here!
The Seattle programs will also be taking place at the following dates, times & locations.
All programs are free except the One-Day Meditation Retreat (Early registration until April 5 - $102 for Full Day and $62 for Half Day. After April 5 - $122 for Full Day and $77 for Half Day ) and the Saraswati Diksha for children (a very nominal fee).
Please visit www.karunamayiammaseattle.com for additional information. If you have any questions please contact the Seattle City Co-ordinator at: Seattle@Karunamayi.org.
View Amma's 2019 US Tour schedule: www.karunamayi.org/world-tour/north-america.


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Terrestrial Field Studies in the Simpson Desert, Australia Posted on May 02, 2016 By Bob Craddock
Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
Home For Researchers Projects Terrestrial Field Studies in the Simpson Desert, Australia
Bob Craddock and Sharon Wilson prepare to survey a dune in the Simpson Desert using DGPS equipment.
Linear dunes cover about 40 percent of the Australian continent and represent about 40 percent of all the dunes in the world. Linear dunes have also been found on all the terrestrial planets with an atmosphere. Although they are somewhat rare features on Mars, there is evidence for linear dunes on Venus and Titan as well. Despite the fact that they are such common features very little is known about their formation, their chronology, or their interaction with other landforms. Our goal is to conduct a detailed survey and geochemical analyses of the linear dunes located in the Simpson Desert in central Australia. From thermal infrared remote sensing data and laboratory analyses, we also hope to better understand the complex interaction between the linear dunes and the surrounding land and river systems.
The Simpson Desert is ~170,000 km2, or roughly the size of the state of Georgia. It is dominated by northwest oriented parallel linear dunes that are between 10 and 40 m in height and from one to several hundred kilometers in length. Inter-dune spacing is typically between 100 m to 1.5 km and varies inversely as a function of dune height. The area surrounding the Simpson Desert only receives about 120-180 mm of rain every year, making it the driest part of Australia, and many of the surrounding rivers only flow ephemerally. When intense seasonal monsoonal rains to the north cause these rivers to flood, the waters become choked by sand upon reaching the desert resulting in a series of complex floodout deposits. The water then seeps into the sand and continues towards Lake Eyre as shallow saline groundwater flows.
This intricate interaction between eolian and fluvial deposits makes the Simpson Desert an ideal environment for testing many of the ideas we currently have about the Martian surface. Geologic evidence suggests that ancient Mars once had a climate that was more Earth-like, and features such as outflow channels, valley networks, modified impact craters and layered deposits suggest that Mars should contain fluvial deposits related to this past climate. However, once the ancient climate of Mars failed, eolian processes began to rework and bury many of the fluvial deposits and their related features. Although the mantra of NASA's Mars Exploration Program is to "follow the water," most of the geologic evidence needed to do this has been modified. By analyzing the linear dunes and surrounding floodout deposits we will better understand the formation and evolution of the Simpson Desert as well as the timing and nature of climatic change in Australia. By analogy, these field studies will also help us to better understand the modification of Martian valley networks and interpret remote sensing data from Mars orbiting spacecraft.
A dingo inspects CEPS scientists' work during their May 2006 expedition in the Simpson Desert, Australia.
An aerial view of linear dunes in the Simpson Desert in central Australia.
A Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC ) image of linear dunes found near the north pole of Mars (MOC image M03-07330).
A Cassini radar image of the Titan of the Belet sand sea showing linear dunes diverging around a radar bright area of hills.
Linear radar-bright and -dark wind streaks on Venus centered at 15°N, 60.43°E
The Evolution of the InSight Landing Site
QCD Discoveries Shed New Light on Northern Lowlands Geological Age
Shorelines on Mars
Martian TARs


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"""Download helper object implementations."""

import re

from l2tdevtools.download_helpers import project

class ZlibDownloadHelper(project.ProjectDownloadHelper):
  """Helps in downloading the zlib project."""

  def __init__(self, download_url):
    """Initializes the download helper.

    Args:
      download_url (str): download URL.

    Raises:
      ValueError: if download URL is not supported.
    """
    url_segments = download_url.split('/')
    if len(url_segments) < 3 or url_segments[2] != 'www.zlib.net':
      raise ValueError('Unsupported download URL.')

    super(ZlibDownloadHelper, self).__init__(download_url)
    self._project_name = 'zlib'

  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
  def GetLatestVersion(self, project_name, version_definition):
    """Retrieves the latest version number for a given project name.

    Args:
      project_name (str): name of the project.
      version_definition (ProjectVersionDefinition): project version definition
          or None.

    Returns:
      str: latest version number or None if not available.
    """
    download_url = 'http://www.zlib.net'

    page_content = self.DownloadPageContent(download_url)
    if not page_content:
      return None

    # The format of the project download URL is:
    # http://zlib.net/{project name}-{version}.tar.gz
    expression_string = (
        '<A HREF="{0:s}-([0-9]+.[0-9]+.[0-9]+).tar.gz"').format(
            self._project_name)
    matches = re.findall(expression_string, page_content, flags=re.IGNORECASE)

    if not matches:
      return None

    numeric_matches = [''.join(match.split('.')) for match in matches]
    return matches[numeric_matches.index(max(numeric_matches))]

  def GetDownloadURL(self, project_name, project_version):
    """Retrieves the download URL for a given project name and version.

    Args:
      project_name (str): name of the project.
      project_version (str): version of the project.

    Returns:
      str: download URL of the project or None if not available.
    """
    # The format of the project download URL is:
    # http://zlib.net/{project name}-{version}.tar.gz
    return 'http://zlib.net/{0:s}-{1:s}.tar.gz'.format(
        self._project_name, project_version)

  def GetProjectIdentifier(self):
    """Retrieves the project identifier for a given project name.

    Returns:
      str: project identifier.
    """
    return 'net.zlib.{0:s}'.format(self._project_name)


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Q: Jenkinsfile Credentials as parameter is not read I am trying to use the credentials parameter for a git clone.  But i am getting the error that the variables are not found
Param definition
  credentials (credentialType: 'Username with password', defaultValue: 'fcb2d7c3-4b35-4ef2-bdf0-24fc4ff1137c', description: 'Git credential', name: 'git_credential', required: true)

Usage in stage
withCredentials([usernamePassword(credentialsId: params.git_credential, passwordVariable: 'DOCKER_PASSWORD', usernameVariable: 'DOCKER_USERNAME')]) {
sh 'git reset --hard; git clone https://${DOCKER_USERNAME}:${DOCKER_PASSWORD}@repo_url/scm/${params.repository}.git --branch master'

Error: Wrong variable used

A: This works for me:
pipeline {
  agent any
  parameters {
    // credentials : defaultValue is Credentials ID
    credentials(name: 'git_credential', description: 'Git credential', defaultValue: 'fcb2d7c3-4b35-4ef2-bdf0-24fc4ff1137c', credentialType: "Username with password", required: true )
  }
  stages {
    stage('Print') {
      steps {
        withCredentials([usernamePassword(
          credentialsId: '${git_credential}',
          usernameVariable: 'DOCKER_USERNAME',
          passwordVariable: 'DOCKER_PASSWORD',
        )]) {
          sh """
            echo id:${DOCKER_USERNAME} pw:${DOCKER_PASSWORD}
          """
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, commissioned completed Lots 1A and 3 of the Abuja Light Rail system, with a call on the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), especially, the management of the rail services, to ensure efficient operations, good customer service and maintenance culture in the operations of the rail.
He said the completion of this very important project was a dream come-true and also reiterated his administration's continued support for all the negotiations towards the realisation of the Abuja Light Rail system.
According to him, "Today, what we have in the Federal Capital Territory is another evidence that we are a government that delivers on its promises. I have observed keenly other milestones that this Administration has achieved, especially in the areas of education, public utilities and infrastructure development.
He pointed out that transportation is the life wire of any city and expressed optimism that a modern rail service would bring about a boost to the FCT economy and greatly enhance social life.
"I am aware that what we have on ground today are coaches meant to provide skeletal services as we await the main set of the rolling stock for full operations.
"l have been briefed on the outcome of the Hon. Ministers of FCT and Finance's recent visit to China, during which the MOUs and agreements for the procurement of the main rolling stock were signed," he said.
President Buhari commended the minister for the hard work and sense of purpose towards the realisation of the long awaited modern transportation system for both the FCT residents and visitors and also expressed the Nigerian government's appreciation to the Government of China and the EXIM Bank of China for their support on this and many other projects currently being executed in the country.
He also thanked the Government and people of China for their investment in the Nigerian economy and the CCECC Limited – the Contracting Firm, for the quality of work and timely delivery of this project and Nigerian Consultants, Messrs Transurb Technirail Consult Limited for their services.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammad Bello said the project cost about US$823,540,545.87 funded 60 percent by the China- Exim Bank and 40 percent by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
According to him, the FCTA has also taken delivery of the three coaches meant for initial operations while awaiting the arrival of the rolling stock of 48 coaches.
To this effect, he said the FCTA has concluded an infrastructure soft loan agreement with Exim Bank of China for the supply of the remaining coaches, including their maintenance for three years at a cost of US$194,008,602.43. The Bank would fund the project to the tune of US$157,001,049.89 (85%), while the FCTA would bring in a counterpart fund of US$37,007,552.54 (15%).
The minister added that the scope of the work commissioned was the phase 1 of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit Project (ARMTP), which includes 45.3km of double standard gauge rail tracks, a maintenance deport, training school, operations control centre and 12 Stations, Abuja Metro Station, Stadium Station, Kukwaba I (National Park Station), Kukwaba ll (Ring Road Station), Wupa Station, Idu Station, Bassaniiwa Station, Airport Station, Gwagwa Station, Deidei Station, Kagini Station and Gbazango Station.
The Abuja rail system is packaged into 6 Lots planned for phased development, based on preferential demand and available financial resources The Abuja Rail Mass Transit System is planned to integrate with the National Rail Network when eventually completed.
Bello stressed that, the FCTA is working on phase ll of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit Project to cover a distance of 32.54km from Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway at Garki Area l via the transportation Centre to Gwagwa and from Gbazango Station to Kubwa.
He said the Federal Executive Council approved the project in 2017 for construction by CCECC at a cost of US$1.3billion. We hope that the Minister of Finance would consider putting this key project in the next borrowing plans, the Minister of Budget and National Planning would agree to it, the National Assembly would approved it and that China Exim Bank would fund it as a mark of goodwill for the cordial relationship between our two countries.
Mohammed thanked His Excellency the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Zhou Pingjian for the kind gesture.
According to him, this project would not have been completed without the support of Mr. President whose emphasis on completing ongoing infrastructure projects that have impact on the welfare of the citizens has been the guiding principle of the FCTA.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Zhou Pingjian, in his good will message, said the project will increase the bilateral relationship of the two countries.


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