The Leki Xplore XT S is a solid pair of ski gloves with many features that will be extremely attractive to the majority of skiers. Although they weren't the warmest gloves in the test and don't provide waterproof protection, they are durable enough to last for years, and the Trigger S system is an innovative concept that makes it easy to keep Leki poles at hand without being constricted by a pole strap.
The Leki Xplore XT S gloves were warm on the mountain during most days. During extremely cold temperatures, our fingers did begin to get cold, but the pocket for a heat pack on the back of the gloves worked extremely well and by taking advantage of this feature, we were able to keep our hands warm even when the temperatures fell well below freezing. The Xplore gloves didn't keep water out of the glove during the ice bucket test, though, and the glove was nearly saturated within a few minutes of being submerged. Not only did water come in through the zipper for the heat pack but also through the fingers.
The leather in the Leki Xplore XT S isn't quite as soft as the Gordini and Ortovox, and the padding in the fingers and palm is a little thicker, but the Xplore XT's also feature a pre-formed curve and have a extra leather pad in the palm as well as a stitching design that reduces the bunching of the glove and improved their grip. The unique Trigger system on the Leki also provides the added bonus of making sure your poles stay connected to your gloves regardless of the grip (provided you are using Leki Trigger system poles).
The Leki Xplore XT S have relatively thick fingers that don't allow for much dexterity. The leather in the fingers is soft, which helps, but it still isn't easy to handle small objects while wearing them.
The synthetic material in the Leki Xplore XT S gloves seems to be strong and abrasion resistant. The leather is thick and has double layers in the high-wear zones. The gloves feature double-stitching on the palm, but only single stitching on the back. Still, the Xplore gloves give every indication that they could hold up to years of heavy use.
Like the Scott GTX gloves, the Leki Xplore XT S gloves are a bit on the bulky side, but they make up for that with a roomy cut to the glove that creates a more comfortable fit. The lining is soft and the padding inside is among the most cushioned of any of the gloves in the test. The only drawback is that the lining tended to stick to our hands when sweaty.
The Leki Xplore XT S gloves were among the most feature-rich of all the gloves in the test this year and included some features that none of the other gloves had. Among the most prominent feature is Leki's Trigger S system that allows the small built-in loop on the gloves to clip into Leki Trigger poles as an easy way to make sure your poles are always close at hand. The Xplore XT also have a glove leash, an adjustable wrist strap, and even zippered pocket on the back of the glove that can hold a heat pack on cold days or provide a little more ventilation on blue bird days. The biggest downside to the design is the lack of a nose wipe on the gloves and on top of that the material on the thumb where the nose wipe typically would be is much more abrasive than the materials on the rest of the glove.
These gloves have features you didn't know you were looking for.


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'View of Mont Ventoux Under the Provence Sky' by Michel Margueray (circa 2000)
'View of Mont Ventoux Under the Provence Sky', oil on canvas, by Michel Margueray (circa 2000). Mont Ventoux is the highest peak in Provence, not far from Orange and Avignon and the well known wine towns of the Southern Rhone valley. It has gained fame through its inclusion in the Tour de France cycling race. The top of the mountain is bare limestone without vegetation or trees, which makes the mountain's barren peak appear from a distance to be snow-capped year round. Wines have also been made here since the 1st Century AD and have been consumed by popes and kings throughout the centuries. Today their wines are once again very in demand. In this depiction, the artist captures the bare mountain top beyond the view of a vineyard and traditional stone winemaker's home. In very good overall condition. In a new tray frame and signed by the artist in the lower left. Upon request a video may be provided.
About the Artist: Michel Margueray (born 1938) is an artist whose strength of character and pictorial charisma allow him to express in his paintings his love of nature, his passion for forms and his will to demonstrate the poetic transcription, the interpretation of his daily observations. Seascapes or landscapes, Margueray's works bear that power of evocation that sublimates reality by providing it with an authenticity that goes straight to the heart. With rigorous feel, highly elaborate draftsmanship and well-structured compositions, Margueray demonstrates in each canvas, whatever its dimension or theme, the feelings and emotions his subject inspired. The quality of his work, the special light that floods his paintings, his magnificent interpretation of reality observed, make of Margueray an artist whose work has satisfied the most difficult of collectors and art-lovers over the years. Margueray is like a reporter of everyday life. He expresses himself by showing us simple but grandiose events of day-to-day life or of nature, making us rediscover what we thought we already knew, drawing our attention on forgotten details or scenes that we simply look through (Ref: Patrice de la Perrière, 2005).
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Every time the GOP takes a beating at the ballot box there are calls to get rid of those doggone social conservatives -- or as Kathleen Parker refers to them, the "oogedy-boogedy branch of the GOP."
This is a fascinating argument -- well, fascinating if you like watching people who don't even realize that they're doing little more than projecting their own personal biases onto the Republican Party and calling it political strategy.
I guess that's one of those questions we'll never be able to answer. You know, sort of like: if socially conservative issues like opposition to gay marriage are such huge political losers, how is it that those issues keep winning at the ballot box? Moreover, why is it that Barack Obama -- who has done everything except be a flower girl at a gay wedding to let people know that he really supports gay marriage -- adamantly claims to believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman? This is not exactly up there with the Bermuda Triangle on the mystery meter, my friends.
Nor did the Republican ticket lose because "values voters" stayed home. On the contrary, according to exit polls, such voters made up a larger proportion of the electorate this year than in 2004 -- 26 percent, up from 23 percent. Extrapolating from those data, McCain actually won more votes from self-identified white evangelical/born-again voters than Bush did four years ago -- 1.8 million more.
So, if we believe Whitman and Bostock, "values voters" made up 26% of the electorate, but the GOP should stop trying to reach out to them? Oh, ok -- that makes perfect sense -- in topsy-turvy world, where right is wrong, smart is stupid, and everyone lives in houses made out of giant badgers.
All that being said, I will grant you social conservatism can be a loser if it comes across as preachy, bossy, or overdone. Moreover, there is a weird discomfort some people have about Christians who are serious about their faith getting interested in government. However, Christians had better be interested in the government because the government is certainly interested in them. It's interested in shaping the minds of their children, it's interested in shaping the culture around them, and it's interested in shaping who gets to be married in their church. If people of faith are willing to help the GOP in return for having their interests protected in Washington, the Republican Party would be extraordinarily foolish to turn them away.


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At Westside and Bayside, memories packed up in boxes await a new home
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Stacks of boxes lined both Bayside and Westside Comprehensive Schools, leaving empty rooms in tow as teachers made final preparations before leaving the schools.
Teachers have sorted through decades of equipment, textbooks and even found completed worksheets filled by students some 30 years ago.
Key staff will now continue to work through the summer to ensure a smooth migration to the new schools.
Walking through an empty Westside and Bayside School brings a sense of nostalgia.
Art untouched for years remained on the walls, a trophy cabinet still not emptied highlighted the accolades of past, and aged photographs of former students remained pinned on the walls.
The empty classrooms contain decades of memories: from friendships made and lost, academic achievements and stresses, and the educational pathway of a generation.
The move for many teachers, although happily anticipated, comes with a tinge of sadness.
Generations of Gibraltarians have been taught at these schools, mothers, fathers, children, and some have grown up to return as teachers.
Yesterday teachers taped up boxes and moved them to different rooms ready for collection.
But the work at both schools is still not over.
The Westside School Library is jam-packed with boxes, so much so, you couldn't reach a light switch, and the library shelves remain full with books.
Atop the library shelves lay cardboard structures of the Rock created by students as part of a project on pollution.
Boxes were continuously loaded into the Westside gym as teachers packed up everything from science test tubes to costume wigs.
At Bayside School there was much of the same with rooms filled and locked ready to be moved to the new premises.
Bayside Head Teacher Michael Tavares said he was grateful to all members of staff for their work throughout the moving out process.
The story for Bayside School isn't ending just yet, with Governor's Meadow First School temporarily moving in.
"Governor's Meadow will be taking over half of the school, the other half will be closed off and they will be here for a year while their school in being built," Mr Tavares said.
Mr Tavares added that he "can't wait" and is excited to move into the new premises.
Bayside Deputy Head Teacher Melba Noguera has been at the helm of the migration project for Bayside School.
For Mrs Noguera it has been an "organisational challenge" as well as a challenge to repurpose and recycle items.
"The priority is getting things right so we are fully functional for when the kids get in," Mrs Noguera said.
The process has been nostalgic for teachers who have uncovered decades old students' notes.
"I've kept my personal A Level chemistry stuff that were found in Westside from the 1980s," Mrs Noguera said.
"It was great to receive my exam that I had done in my handwriting from 30 odd years ago. There have been finds around the school that people have been amused about. There's history in the paperwork."
She added that a challenge for some teacher has been letting go of items and in the future she hopes a lesson will be learnt from the move.
Mrs Noguera outlined that teachers should have a dedicated day a year to weed out old items.
"The migration is not just about moving schools, it is about decommissioning one school and commissioning another," she said.
Everything from the number of bins, to which notice boards should be taken to the new schools has been accounted for.
"We have wanted it to be as eco-friendly as possible," Mrs Noguera said.
"If it can be reused we are trying to find homes for its reuse."
Westside Head Teacher Michelle Barabich told the Chronicle the team has worked hard to ensure the old Westside building will be operational to hand out exam results in August, as well as dealing with the move to the new premises.
It is expected the new schools will be handed over to the Department of Education in mid-August.
For many members of staff today is their last working day before the summer break, but many others will work through the summer.
Westside Deputy Head Teacher Belinda Bautista Smith outlined that it's a misconception teachers don't work during the summer months.
She added that for teachers this move has increased workload.
Over the past month Bayside teachers Justine Johnson and Stephanie Brosco Benyunes have been packing their classroom items.
Miss Johnson and Mrs Brosco Benyunes said it would be sad and emotional to leave the Bayside School Building for the last time.
"We are quite excited to get into the new school, it was long overdue," Mrs Brosco Benyunes said.
Miss Johnson added: "It has been a mixture of emotions everyone is happy and sad at the same time."
Westside teachers Erica McGrail Barabich and Nikki Bishop said the moving process has been so hectic that they haven't had the time to reminisce about the school building.
"It's been a very hectic time, but I am looking forward to the new challenge that lies ahead," Ms Bishop said.
Mrs McGrail Barabich added: "It has been starting to kick in now and its mixed feelings. There are lots of good memories we are leaving behind as well in the building."
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07/08/2016 A Writer's Diary, Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Authors, Cardiff, Detective Fiction, Detective Stories, eBooks, Female Detectives, Female Sleuths, Mystery Fiction, Private Detectives, Private Eye Fiction, Psychological Detective Stories, Publishing, Romantic Mysteries, Sam Smith Mystery SeriesGoylake Publishing
This week I made a start on a new Sam Smith novel, Smoke and Mirrors, book nine in the series. This book has a dramatic start and the plot is more labyrinth than some of the earlier novels. When you write a series you want to add variety around the familiarity of the central characters, which is why I try to change the locations occasionally and the tone of the stories, while remaining true to the original concept.
My routine usually consists of writing a chapter a day and editing the previous day's chapter. Therefore, each day represents a complete chapter. Another round of editing and proofreading take place before the book is ready, but I try to alter as little as possible for the simple reason that these are Sam's stories, she is the narrator and the words represent her actions and thoughts.
New In Books
18/07/2016 Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Cardiff, Detective Fiction, Detective Stories, Domestic Violence, eBooks, Female Detectives, Female Sleuths, Mystery Fiction, Private Detectives, Private Eye Fiction, Psychological Detective Stories, Romantic Mysteries, Sam Smith Mystery SeriesGoylake Publishing
Family Honour is featured today in New in Books, alongside Sue Grafton, Janet Evanovich and Mary Higgins Clark 😃
https://www.newinbooks.com/books-to-read-if-you-like-liliana-hart/
Sins of the Father – Pre-Order
08/06/2016 Hannah's Diary, Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Cardiff, Detective Fiction, Detective Stories, Female Detectives, Female Sleuths, Kindle Bestsellers, Mystery Fiction, Private Detectives, Private Eye Fiction, Psychological Detective Stories, Romantic Fiction, Romantic Mysteries, Sam Smith Mystery SeriesGoylake Publishing
Published later this summer, available for pre-order now at the special price of £0.99/$0.99
For the first thirty-three years of my life I had no knowledge of my father. No idea what he looked like, his name, whether he was dead or alive. Then fate brought us together. Then, a year later, he decided to hire me.
Although we had talked for a year, my father was still Gawain Morgan to me, a stranger, not my dad. Would the task of locating Frankie Quinn bring us closer together, or drive us further apart?
Frankie Quinn was a con-man, a life-long villain, a member of my father's old gang. That's right, my father was a villain too, with dodgy contacts, a shady past and sins he preferred to forget. The police wanted Frankie and, if arrested, he faced the prospect of spending his final years in prison. However, he had a trump card, evidence of my father's indiscretions. Frankie was looking to cut a deal with the police, my father was looking for Frankie. They knew that one of them would spend the winter of their days in prison; which would it be?
Meanwhile, the clock was ticking towards my wedding day. Would I enjoy the happiest day of my life, or be left crying into my champagne?
Sins of the Father, ten days that defined my relationship with my dad.
29/05/2016 Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Detective Fiction, Female Sleuths, free ebooks, Mystery FictionGoylake Publishing
The first seven books in the Sam Smith Mystery Series for only $5.94
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00OK7E24E
Sam's Song Five Star Review
28/12/2015 Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Detective Fiction, Domestic Violence, Female Detectives, Female Sleuths, Free Books, Mystery Fiction, Private DetectivesGoylake Publishing
Another wonderful five star review for Sam's Song on Amazon
And a reminder that the book is currently available free from all major Internet outlets including Amazon
Sam is a Heroine I Couldn't Help But Love!
Sam Smith is a detective with problems. Her office is run down, her caseload is barely paying the bills, and she is haunted by memories of a childhood with an alcoholic mother. All these issues are minor, in my opinion, to her struggles to escape her ex-husband, who is both physically and emotionally abusive. This jerk is the devil incarnate. I couldn't have stood him for one day and as I read the story I was holding my breath as I waited for Sam to stand up to him and give him his due.
About the only good thing Sam had in her life was her cat.
Then one day Milton walks into her office door with his cane and his fedora. It turns out he is the manager of a multi-million dollar pop star and he wants Sam to find out who is stalking his client. The job pays so well Sam can't turn it down. Little does Sam know she will soon be risking her life as she delves into a twisting tale of drugs, sex, and murder.
Sam is the kind of non-assuming heroine that I couldn't help but love. She's pretty but she doesn't realize it. She's smart, but she second-guesses herself when it comes to her ex-husband. She's brave, but sometimes too brave, and she ends up in some hair-raising situations. Thankfully, she can fire a gun like a sharp-shooter.
This story pulled me in and wouldn't let go. I never saw the twists and turns in the plot coming, and by the satisfying ending I was happily adding this author to my short list of writers to watch. Bravo! – Terri Lyndie
Jana Petken
20/11/2015 The Writers' CooperativeAmazon Kindle, Historical Fiction, Historical Novels, Jana Petken, Readers' Favourites AwardsGoylake Publishing
Today I'm delighted to welcome award winning author Jana Petken to my website. Jana recently won the silver medal at the Readers' Favourites Awards. Jana writes wonderful historical novels with strong characters and a great sense of time and place. Her books are top quality and an excellent read.
Tell me about your past careers.
I joined the (British) Royal Navy at the age of seventeen. I was a leading Naval Policewoman, equivalent to a sergeant in the Military Police. After the Navy, I went to work for a travel company as an overseas representative. During the first Gulf War I was a security guard at the BBC World Service radio station. After I left the BBC, I spent twelve years as a bodyguard for a Saudi Princess.
My final career outside the house was with British Airways. I was a cabin crew member on the worldwide fleet, which allowed me to travel extensively to every corner of the world, at least two or three times. Unfortunately, I had an accident on board a flight. The aircraft, a Boeing 747, was flying at 39,000 feet above Africa when it was caught in clear-air turbulence. As the plane dropped my body flew upward causing my head to hit the cabin's ceiling. As a result of this accident, I have had three major operations on my spinal cord and am now retired. I missed the busy and interesting experiences that my job had brought me, thus turning my attention to writing.
I've lived in so many countries, I'm dizzy. I'm a jack of all trades but master of none. I've made so many mistakes in life that I often wonder how I managed to survive all these years – But, I feel blessed to be able to call writing, my last stand. Long may it last x
Why historical fiction?
I can still picture the day my passion for history was ignited. I was a little girl, sitting with my mum in a cinema watching a re-run of, Gone With the Wind. Whether it was the costumes, dialogue, accents, or horses that caught my attention, I don't know, but that was the moment my love affair with the past began.
Do you stick to the same historical period, and do you have a formula?
No. I don't really have a favourite historical period, or event. I'm a Gemini, and as changeable as the weather. It will be impossible for me to cover all the historical periods that I would like to write about, in my lifetime, but I'll get through as many as possible, because I want to share as many historical stories as I can. There's an old saying: We are only passing through. That's so true when you think about thousands of years, full of historical events that we can only read about.
When choosing my books' themes, I think about where I'd like to be and what I'd like to be involved in. When I write, I see, feel, and go with gut feelings. I enjoy the journey, and rarely plan ahead. There are no outlines, notes, or list of characters. My preparation is negligible, and I rarely follow rules. Right or wrong, this is my method, and I guess I'll continue adhere to the proverbial saying, 'going with my flow.'
The Guardian of Secrets
"An epic in every sense, The Guardian of Secrets is War and Peace for a new generation. Jana Petken is a natural storyteller and in The Guardian of Secrets she weaves an engrossing, passionate tale of family life, of love, of betrayal, of war and redemption. These are classic themes and they are combined here to produce a classic tale in the finest traditions of historical fiction."
Dark Shadows: Mercy Carver Series
"Dark Shadows, is the first five-star book in Jana Petken's exciting Mercy Carver series. This meticulously crafted and riveting tale had me captivated from the very first page."
Blood Moon: Mercy Carver, Book Two
"The author did a fantastic job weaving this story. I admit I was surprised at some twist and turns. Many times, I found myself holding my breath!"
The Errant Flock
"A glorious read, I was totally captivated by this story. Her descriptions of the people, the country and the history put me right in the picture and I couldn't put it down. She is a great storyteller with lots of depth to her writing."
http://www.amazon.com/Jana-Petken/e/B00I2WAUVC/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1447360579&sr=8-1
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The Hermit of Hisarya Pre-order
29/09/2015 Sam Smith Mystery SeriesAmazon Kindle, Bulgaria, Detective Fiction, eBooks, Female Detectives, Female Sleuths, Hisarya, Mystery Fiction, Plovdiv, Private DetectivesGoylake Publishing
The eBook version of The Hermit of Hisarya is now available for pre-order from Amazon at the special price of $0.99/£0.99. The eBook will be published in December with print and audio book versions to follow in the New Year. Please follow this link for details.
Some people will stop at nothing in their pursuit of wealth and power. Indeed, the greedy will often resort to murder.
"You've been through a stressful time recently," my fiance, Dr Alan Storey said. "I'm off to Bulgaria to attend a psychology conference so why don't you accompany me and we'll throw in a holiday as well."
Great idea, I thought. However, when I arrived in Bulgaria my inquisitive nature compelled me towards a mystery dating back to the Second World War. That mystery involved Emil Angelov, the Hermit of Hisarya. As I delved into the past I stirred up some ghosts, which led to murder and the prospect of spending the rest of my days in a Bulgarian gaol.
The Hermit of Hisarya – a story of corruption, of murder, of a woman and her seventy-year-old dream, offering proof that the past, the present and the future are all intrinsically entwined.


In Syed, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a background check disclosure which included a liability waiver violated the FCRA. This case was significant because the Ninth Circuit is the first federal appeals court to definitively state that the FCRA "unambiguously bars the inclusion of a liability waiver." The court also notably held that the employer willfully violated the FCRA by including the liability waiver in the disclosure, finding that no reasonable interpretation of the statute would allow any language besides a disclosure and authorization.
Our firm represents job applicants subject to background checks. The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs all consumer reports including employment and housing background reports.


For years now there has been one vehicle that stands above the rest when it comes to being a plug-in hybrid. The Toyota Prius is the top car in the plug-in segment, and for 2018, this impressive car just gets better. With the Prius, you'll be getting a car that can get you 50 miles per gallon, plenty of comfort inside, and even more cargo space. Even the acceleration and handling is rewarding, allowing for a fun drive, and a fun passenger experience. To further prove how wonderful the Prius is, there has been no need for significant changes for the 2018 model year. Toyota knows what we all know, there is no use in adding onto something that is already close to perfect. If you are interested in learning more about this hybrid car, then you can continue to learn more below. There is plenty to love about the 2018 Toyota Prius!
What safety features come with the 2018 Prius?
Toyota has always been a safety conscious company, and has, for many years now, been at the top of the safety game. Some of these safety systems include front seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger, LATCH, Star Safety System, Toyota Safety Sense, an engine immobilizer, hill-start assist control, vehicle proximity notification system, a tire pressure monitor system, and a driver and front passenger advanced airbag system. All of these systems were created and added to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
What trim levels come with the Toyota Prius?
Toyota has created a car that comes with seven different trim levels! The first two trims, the One and Two, come with similar features. These features include cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, LED running lights and taillights, a height-adjustable driver seat, dual 4.2-inch driver information screens, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 15-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, automatic LED headlights, keyless entry and ignition, heated mirrors, and automatic climate control. You'll also find further features like lane departure warning and intervention, voice recognition with Siri Eyes Free, a rearview camera, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, a six-speaker audio system with a USB port, forward collision warning, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, forward collision mitigation with automatic braking, and a rearview camera. The Prius Three adds features like a wireless phone charging pad, a 7-inch touchscreen, white interior accents, and simulated leather on both the armrests and the steering wheel. One of the higher trims, the Prius Four Touring, includes LED clearance lights, imitation-leather upholstery with contrasting blue stitching, 17-inch alloy wheels, unique rear bumper styling, and foglights. There are many more trim levels available, all of which are filled with features that are guaranteed to make your driving experience easier, and your passengers properly entertained!
What engine option comes with the Toyota Prius?
The main draw of buying a hybrid vehicle is the engine. The 2018 Toyota Prius comes with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that produces 95 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. This engine works in tandem with a permanent magnet AC electric motor that alone offers 71 horsepower and 120 pound-feet of torque. The total system output for everything is 121 horsepower. The Prius includes an automatic transmission. The fuel economy is 54 mpg city and 50 mpg highway. The Eco model of the Toyota Prius can get up to 58 mpg city and 53 mpg highway.
Are you looking for a hybrid car that gives you excellent fuel economy and the latest in technology? The 2018 Toyota Prius combines everything you could possibly need in the best, and most stylish, package. There truly is no downside to the Prius, and we encourage you to schedule a test drive with us today! You can also send in any questions by using the form below, along with giving us a call.


Beragama is a typical Sri Lankan rural village, with lush green paddy fields interspersed by small houses and the village temple standing at the highest location. Despite being close to the island's second international harbour and its second international airport, Beragama appears untouched by modernity.
Debt restructuring is a component of crisis management and resolution, and needs to be treated in the context of the current economic conjuncture and vulnerabilities.
The steady nation of Ghana could be heading for a painful train wreck as government borrowing raises the level of foreign debt to sky-high levels.
The new European Commission looks more like an experiment in balancing opposite forces than an institution that is run by some kind of governance. It will probably end up being paralysed by internal conflicts, which is the last thing it needs.
A feeling of insecurity has overtaken broad sectors of Puerto Rican society as the economy worsens, public sector debt spirals out of control, and the island's creditworthiness is put in doubt.
Leah Hughes has big dreams of becoming a community organiser in Appalachia. A rising senior at the California-based Scripps College, Hughes is pursuing a dual degree in International Relations and Studio Art, and is incredibly thankful for her higher education experience thus far.
The start of Greece's six-month presidency of the EU was marked by a ceremony Wednesday in the Greek capital attended by the EU commissioners. But protests were banned and there was no in-depth talk about the raging controversy over the bloc's handling of the Greek debt crisis and the renewed concerns about the vitality of the Eurozone.
Since Typhoon Yolanda made landfall in the Philippines on Nov. 8, the country has sent holders of its debt close to one billion dollars, surpassing, in less than two months, the 800 million dollars the U.N. has asked of international donors to help rebuild the ravaged central region of the archipelago.
On May 23, shortly after wrapping up negotiations on the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) 958- million-dollar loan - its second in three years - to keep Jamaica out of default, the fund's mission chief in the country, Jan Kees Martijn, set out to visit Croydon, a former plantation settlement in the mountainous northwest of the island.
Aggressive creditors and investors are seriously undermining the ability of poor countries to deal sustainably with debt issues, academics and anti-poverty campaigners told a briefing at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.


Looking forward to that hot and sticky air this summer?
Looking forward to that hot and sticky air this summer? Me neither.
With summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about all the trappings that come with it: changing air filters, making sure that dehumidifier is working and feeling confident that your air conditioner is in ship-shape condition. As they say: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – or a pound of sweat.
The best way to ensure that your air conditioner stays in working order all year long is to perform regular and recommended maintenance. When done annually, you're sure not to burn up your savings account.
Don't wait until you're lying in a puddle of your own sweat in the middle of the night with a case of the 'should haves' or 'could haves' – call Max Air today and make your appointment!


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Графиня Вилма Хугонай дьо Сентдьорди () е унгарска аристократка и първата унгарска лекарка.

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Родена е на 30 септември 1847 г. в селцето Надтетени, днес част от Будапеща. Графиня Вилма Хугонай е петото дете на граф Калман Хугонай и Пансели Риза. Учи медицина в Париж и завършва през 1879 г. Когато Вилма се завръща в Унгария не може да започне да работи като лекар, защото унгарските власти отказват да признаят квалификацията ѝ заради пола ѝ. Тя работи като акушерка до 1897 г., когато властите най-накрая приемат образованието ѝ и тя си отваря частна лекарска практика. Първата жена, която завършва в Унгария е Саролта Щайнбергер през 1900 г. На нито една от двете обаче не е позволено да практикуват без лекар-мъж, който да ги наблюдава до 1913 г. Умира на 25 май 1922 г. в Будапеща, Унгария.

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OCR Launches Newly Redesigned Website – January 6, 2016
Welcome to the newly redesigned website for the HHS Office for Civil Rights!
Over the past several months, OCR has undertaken a full redesign of our website. We are thrilled to share with you the new www.hhs.gov/ocr, a more responsive, user-friendly platform.
Our website is a critical component of our outreach, education and enforcement efforts," said Jocelyn Samuels, OCR's Director. "The new features and capabilities of the website will help visitors quickly and easily find the information they are looking for. We are committed to providing the most useful tools as possible for our audiences and this new site will help us in achieving this goal."
OCR receives TWO MILLION visitors to our website each year.
OCR owns 8 of the top 10 most visited webpages on hhs.gov.
HIPAA is the MOST SEARCHED term on hhs.gov.
Here are some of the new features of the site:
Categorizes information and resources by "Individuals", "Professionals" and "Providers" for easier, quicker access to the most useful content.
Powerful search functionality displays OCR-specific information and resources prominently at the top of search results listings. This feature also offers links to related content posted on other U.S Department of Health and Human Services websites.
Most requested information is prominently displayed in "I would like info on…" box located on the main homepages for Civil Rights and Health Information Privacy. In addition, content is organized by topic and accessible through the navigation.
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Discussion in 'GunBound Announcements' started by Kimberly, Apr 8, 2019.
First of all, we want to thank you all for beta testing GunBound Origins so far! It's been an exciting week, and it's great to see people are being able to play this gem again.
We've had many players, as well as our staff members being thankful they can play this again, and have a blast, including those that never played it before.
*When adding new avatars the authentic stats will be checked, so not random generated stats. Balancing will be checked, but nobody plays avatar on anyways.
Right now the emulator needs a tiny bit more polish when it comes to detecting timed out people. While the in-game detector does it well, it is better if the emulator itself can as well, so games do not get stuck when someone happens to disconnect.
The game is generally very polished, and much better than earlier versions of Thor's Hammer. One bug I did notice is that avatar stats are tripled for some reason. I still need to figure out if this is an issue with converters we've used, or if it happens with the vanilla avatar files as well.
Also, if someone hits their team or themselves too much a very evil purple box appears that you cannot close. We need to look into that as well.
estube revisando los dats =), y el error se puede dar porque no son del todo compatibles con el gme / o en la edicion de los dats. Buen Juego .!!
I was reviewing the dats =), and the error can be given because they are not completely compatible with the gme / o in the edition of the dats. Good game .!!
Hello WhiteDraguns, thank you for helping us beta-test our service. This is probably an issue that is caused by your ISP, and in order to be able to investigate it we need some more data. Do you (or anyone else in your group of players) have experience using WireShark? A traffic-dump while the error 200 occurs may help us to determine where the error is coming from.
Alternatively, a possible solution for your situation would be to use a VPN to attempt to connect to our server; if this works it would also confirm the problem is your ISP.
It would be good to advertise the game more on social networks and thus add more players. I think many of the old school would play again.
When the server is fully released we'll tackle the promoting parts.
Its ok. Will there be any prize for those who play the beta?


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Q: Update BIOS on Dell with Linux with no floppy drive, when firmware is not in the firmware-tools repository I'd like to update my BIOS on my Dell Studio XPS 1340. I have the .exe file for installing it with Windows, but I don't have Windows installed on this computer. I'm currently running Ubuntu 9.04 64-bit.
What can I do to update my BIOS from A07 to A11 now? I have no floppy drive available, and looking around the Dell linux firmware tools pages shows that my model (SystemID: 0x0271) isn't in their repository.
I'm not opposed to going out and buying a new thumb drive if necessary.

A: If it's a DOS based installer, you can use an Boot CD instead - the CD just needs to have DOS booting on it.  try www.bootdisk.com for some downloadable ones.  Otherwise, if it's a Windows based installer, I would suggest creating a WinPE/BartPE boot CD and installing off a flash drive (WinPE/BartPE Flash drive should also work).

A: If you are not using Windows for idealogical reasons, you may want to look at FreeDos rather than Microsoft based solutions (you may want to look at it anyway, of course).
I have, in the past, written image files of Dos boot floppies to cds to get a proper Dos boot cd - you'd end up with a coaster after your single use, but it saves messing about getting Dos and USB to work together (mkisofs's -b option will get you going).

A: Edit: As ~quack pointed out below, this script uses the same repository that you reference in your question, so of course it won't work. It may be that Dell only maintains this repository for computers on which they support Linux.
Does dellbiosupdate.sh not work? It's what I've been using. Just download the shell script and run it as root. It will tell you your system info, your current bios rev, and list all available bios revs, then ask you what to do.

A: Convert the floppy image to CD, burn the Cd, boot from it and flash from there. Just did it on my Thinkpad T42 last week.
This may only work for floppy based flash utilities, as some windows based flash utilities are too large to fit on a floppy image, even though it is a Cd you are still limited to 1.44mb of space for the files.
Some Dell flash updaters that run in windows will run in DOS also, but may not fit on a DOS floppy image converted to CD.
http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm

A: I wrote instructions a while back specifically for Ubuntu/Debian systems. As requested, here's the gist of it:

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*Use gparted to create a single FAT16 formatted partition on the flash drive.

*Use unetbootin to install a bootable FreeDOS onto the flash drive.

*Copy your motherboard's BIOS update and flashing utility files into the root of flash drive.

Both gparted and unetbootin are available via apt-get and probably via yum.
http://0sumgain.blogspot.com/2009/11/updating-motherboard-bios-from-ubuntu.html

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International Women's Day: Butterflies and Galaxies
By Kelly Oakes on March 8, 2012
Today is International Women's Day. To celebrate, here's a post showcasing just a couple of the many really amazing discoveries made by women in astronomy.
Annie Maunder was born in Ireland in 1868. She won a scholarship to go to Cambridge, where she studied mathematics. She was top in her year, but did not receive a BA – they were only awarded to men at the time.
After her degree she began work as a 'computer' at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. This was low paid, menial work. Luckily for Annie, she became assistant to Edward Walter Maunder, who was in charge to the Photographic and Spectroscopic Department at the Observatory. They collaborated in tracking sunspots – dark spots on the sun created by intense magnetic activity – and eventually married.
Annie resigned her post at the Observatory but carried on working with her husband. Together, they showed that there was a connection between the number of sunspots on the sun and the Earth's climate. The Maunder minimum, an extended period of time during which there was an unusually low number of sunspots, is named after the two of them.
Above is modern version of the butterfly diagram published by Edward Maunder and based on work done with his wife, Annie. The diagram shows that sunspot location varies over the sun's 11 year cycle. And it looks a bit like a line of butterflies – hence the name.
For more about the butterfly diagram and sunspot cycles, head over to NASA.
Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet – and went on to find eight in total. Though she is best known for her comets, she also discovered several deep-sky objects, including the Sculptor Galaxy.
Caroline was born in 1750 in Hanover, Germany. From the age of 22 she lived with her brother, William, in England. After discovering Uranus, William became an astronomer to the Royal Family, and Caroline his assistant. King George III granted Caroline a £50 salary for her work, making her the first woman to earn a living from astronomy.
Caroline discovered the Sculptor Galaxy, or NGC 253, in 1783. It lies about 13 million light years from Earth and is undergoing a huge burst of star formation. It's a dusty galaxy – only when looking at it in infrared can we see the true extent of the intense star formation within. This image, taken by the European Southern Observatory's VISTA telescope reveals the galaxy's spiral arms and bright core.
Caroline also independently discovered Messier 110, a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Today, of course, there are many more women working in astronomy. The barriers to entry are not the same as they were in Caroline Herschel's or Annie Maunder's days. But we've still got a long way to go before there are equal numbers of men and women working in science, engineering and technology. (According to the UKRC, for example, women make up only 15.5% of SET professionals in the UK.)
To find out more about International Women's Day see the website or search for #womensday on twitter.
Kelly Oakes
Kelly Oakes has a master's degree in science communication and a degree in physics, both from Imperial College London. She started this blog so she could share some amazing stories about space, astrophysics, particle physics and more with other people, and partly so she could explore those stories herself.
How to spot a shooting star this weekend
Art and science collide in a tale of two cultures
A little perspective on our place in the universe
How `UFOs' Curb Black Hole Growth
By Kelly Oakes on February 29, 2012
Faster-than-light neutrinos expose the inner workings of science
By Kelly Oakes on March 19, 2012


Air conditioners can consume an incredible amount of power. Between the electricity the compressor utilizes and the torque of the motor in order to spin the fan, your electric bill can skyrocket over the summer. In order to reduce the cost of this unit, some have installed solar panels onto the roof specific to the sole use of the AC device. However, innovative designs have made development of these units far more elaborate than in previous years.
Mobile Cooling – Many people like the idea of being able to maneuver a cooling device set on wheels in order to maximize the effect in any given room. Developers have created a small unit that can be rolled across the floor while being connected to a solar panel. With some of these smaller units, you can essentially place the panel in the window as long as the sun's light can reach. These can be incredibly useful if you need a solution that can travel with you from one room to the next.
Ductless Heat Pump Units – Operating at 18,000 BTU, some of these ductless heat pump units can reduce power consumption by nearly 97-percent. Solar panels as well as the mini-split design allows for installation nearly anywhere. Once the sun light is minimal, the heat pump automatically switches to an energy efficient device taking its power from the grid. Although some of these are not 100-percent dependent on solar power or battery backups, the units can still reduce your day-time spending per kilowatt hour.
Hybrid Heating and AC – Some units have been developed to act as both air conditioning and as heaters in order to keep rooms comfortable year round. Although this isn't necessarily a new idea, the addition of solar power to operate these units decreases your spending regardless of season changes. Some of these miniature HVAC systems can range from small 5,000 BTU devices to more powerful machines producing more than 40,000 BTUs. Depending on your own room requirements, hybrid systems can keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter while using less power from the grid.
Central Air – Central air is an efficient method of keeping the home cool in the summer. Solar power adaptations have been created that can operate in a hybrid unit offering cool air as well as heat. Using energy efficient technology and including its own dedicated solar panel, these units are far less costly to maintain than the gird-dedicated counterparts of the past.
Do it Yourself Projects – If you can't find something that fits your budget or your specific needs, you can always build one yourself. There are many different ways that these units can be assembled – most of them using upcycled parts from various machines. Your own imagination and skills with a soldering iron will play a role in how elaborate you make your own solar AC unit. You may even design something that is marketable to make a few extra dollars.
With each passing year, an innovative method is developed to include solar energy. Air conditioners, outdoor camping showers, ovens, toys, boat engines and more have been adapted to utilize one of the most abundant sources of power humankind has discovered. What was once an expensive addition for the upper class has decreased in cost to the point where nearly everyone can benefit in one form or another from solar energy. Imagine what will be developed tomorrow.


Do you love him? Do you love him? Do you love him, my dear?
Does he hold you? Does he hug you? Does he keep you near?
And as you lie together, does he whisper in your ear?
Does he lay in your lap? Do you play with his hair?
And when he falls asleep, Do you just stare?


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Bobby L. Rush & Justin Amash
Compare the voting records of Bobby L. Rush and Justin Amash in 2017-18.
Bobby L. Rush
Represented Illinois's 1st Congressional District. This was his 13th term in the House.
Justin Amash
Represented Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. This was his 4th term in the House.
Bobby L. Rush and Justin Amash are from different parties and disagreed on 67 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
But they didn't always disagree. Out of 937 votes in the 115th Congress, they agreed on 307 votes, including 15 major votes.
Feb. 6, 2018 — Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018
Dec. 21, 2018 — Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act
Dec. 20, 2018 — Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parker's Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act
Nov. 29, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes
Nov. 14, 2018 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018
Sept. 27, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 6756), the American Innovation Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 6757), the Family Savings Act; consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760), the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act; providing for proceedings during the period from October 1 through November 12
Sept. 7, 2018 — Community Safety and Security Act
Sept. 6, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6691) to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the definition of "crime of violence", and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
July 18, 2018 — Supporting the officers and personnel who carry out the important mission of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
July 17, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6147) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes
July 12, 2018 — Reclamation Title Transfer and Non-Federal Infrastructure Incentivization Act
June 21, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes
June 21, 2018 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 4760, the Securing America's Future Act of 2018
June 15, 2018 — Thornberry of Texas Part A Amendment No. 4
June 14, 2018 — THRIVE Act
June 7, 2018 — Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act
June 6, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3249) Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program; providing for consideration of (H.R. 8) the Water Resources Development Act; and providing for consideration of (H.R. 5895) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
May 23, 2018 — Polis of Colorado Amendment No. 50
May 23, 2018 — Garamendi of California Amendment No. 5
May 23, 2018 — Aguilar of California Amendment No. 4
May 22, 2018 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 5515, NDAA FY, 2019; providing for consideration of S. 204, Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017, and providing for consideration of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
On Consideration of the Resolution
May 16, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5698), Protect and Serve Act; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2372), Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2), Agriculture and Nutrition Act
May 9, 2018 — Citizens' Right to Know Act
April 18, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) Taxpayer First Act, and providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5445) 21st Century IRS Act
Feb. 8, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Feb. 6, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1892) to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty
Feb. 6, 2018 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 772, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017; H.R. 1153, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2017; H.R. 4771, the Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2018; and for other purposes
Jan. 30, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 695, the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017
Jan. 18, 2018 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 195, the Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
On Motion to Commit with Instructions
Dec. 21, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1370, the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017; and providing for consideration of H.R. 4667, making further supplemental appropriations for FY 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes and Wildfires in calendar year 2017
Dec. 20, 2017 — Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act
Dec. 19, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) the Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII; and motions to suspend the rules
Nov. 1, 2017 — Khanna of California Amendment No. 2
Oct. 11, 2017 — Providing for consideration of S. 585, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Sept. 14, 2017 — Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
Sept. 13, 2017 — Norton of District of Columbia Amendment No. 117
Sept. 7, 2017 — Yoho of Florida Part B Amendment No. 110
Sept. 7, 2017 — Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes
Sept. 6, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Dept. of the Interior; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
July 28, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3180) Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2018; and providing for proceedings during the period from July 31, 2017, through September 4, 2017
July 27, 2017 — Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes
July 27, 2017 — Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2018, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
July 26, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes
July 20, 2017 — King Cove Road Land Exchange Act
July 19, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 2910) Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act; (H.R. 2883) Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act; and (H.R. 218) King Cove Road Land Exchange Act
July 14, 2017 — Hunter of California Amendment No.18
July 13, 2017 — Hartzler of Missouri Amendment No. 10
July 13, 2017 — Garamendi of California Part B Amendment No. 12
July 13, 2017 — Aguilar of California Part B Amendment No. 10
July 13, 2017 — Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
July 12, 2017 — Gaining Responsibility on Water Act
June 29, 2017 — No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
June 28, 2017 — Protecting Access to Care Act
June 23, 2017 — Davidson of Ohio Amendment No. 5
June 7, 2017 — Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico Amendment No. 1
May 25, 2017 — Jackson Lee of Texas Part B Amendment No. 1
May 2, 2017 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1180, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017
April 27, 2017 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 1694, the Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules
March 8, 2017 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1301) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes
March 1, 2017 — SCRUB Act


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Irish Legislation To Ban 'Conversion Therapy' Launched
Legislation is being proposed today that would see 'conversion therapy' and homophobic courses for LGBT+ people banned in Ireland.
News 14 March, 2018 . Written by Katie Donohoe.
The launch of this legislation today aims to prohibit conversion therapy, as a deceptive and harmful act or practice against a person's sexual orientation, gender identity and, or gender expression.
Senator Fintan Warfield who is the Sinn Féin spokesperson for Youth, Arts and LGBT+ rights has been working on legislation since last summer with the help of the National LGBT Federation (NXF). The bill will be submitted to the Bills Office in Leinster House next week.
NXF Board Member Adam Long commented: "The National LGBT Federation is very pleased to be working with Senator Warfield to ensure that harmful and abusive so-called gay 'conversion therapy' is prohibited in Ireland. A ban is all the more pressing in light of comments by Mary McAleese recently, which highlighted the prevalence of this practice in Ireland, and also the very firm resolution passed by the European Parliament last week calling on all member states to implement a ban. We therefore call on all parties and members of the Oireachtas to support Senator Warfield's legislation."
Under the proposed legislation, a person found guilty of performing, offering or advertising conversion therapy will be liable to a fine of up to €5,000 and/or six months imprisonment.
It also proposes legislation that would make it unlawful to remove a person from the state for the purposes of conversion therapy.
Mr Warfield commented that this is to curtail the participation of those living in Ireland in 'conversion camps' on a European scale:
"It's going on probably on a wider scale in Europe and for that reason, we've prohibited the removal of any person from the state for conversion therapy."
Although there is an element of timeliness to the launch, with McAleese's comments earlier this week and a "gay cure" film screening in Northern Ireland, conversion therapy has been an issue in Ireland for a long time and is more prevalent than communities might think.
Senator Warfield gave testament to this: "I have been working on it for nine months unaware that a Pentecostal church in my own community was celebrating and championing the possibilities of conversion and it did a so-called conversion of a Brazilian man."
South Down MLA Emma Rogan joined Sinn Féin activists and members of the LGBT community in Ballynahinch tonight to protest at at so called "gay cure" meeting. pic.twitter.com/lERj8mqN17
— Sinn Féin LGBT (@sinnfeinlgbt) March 13, 2018
In 2010, we investigated a gay conversion therapy group in Dublin, an organisation that is still registered as a practising business today. Last December, Hot Press shed light on another instance of the practice.
Former President Mary McAleese revealed that an international Catholic group run by Courage was operating a chapel in Dublin where priests sought to help "persons who experience SSA [same-sex attraction] to grow into their true identities".
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is due to meet with US Vice President Mike Pence later this week. Warfield stated that Pence is "probably the most powerful advocate for conversion therapy in our world" and that during the meeting Varadkar "should assert that his Govt. on behalf of the Irish people are opposed to such harmful ideologies."
Read the proposed legislation here.
#gay converion therapy
#legilation
#national lgbt federation
#Sinn Féin
14 March, 2018 . Written by Katie Donohoe.
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Andy | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | winter
It is over until next time. ⛄
Andy | Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | Animal
Archives 2011, That's a lot of bull.
Andy | Monday, March 29, 2021 | Night | Signs
Have a berry nice day.
Andy | Sunday, March 28, 2021 | Barn
Archives 2009. Urban sprawl caught up to this oldie and it no longer exist.
Garden Ornament
Andy | Saturday, March 27, 2021 | Scene
The over night rain left a few drops that caught my attention.
Rainbow Crosswalk
Andy | Friday, March 26, 2021 | Night
LGBTQ community rainbow crosswalk is a symbol of the Town's commitment to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Andy | Thursday, March 25, 2021 | Birds
I threw a few peanuts on ground to entice this Blue Jay out of the tree down to ground level.
Andy | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Sky
Sunrise is happening on the far side of the building.
Andy | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | Transit
With many regions still facing COVID-19 restrictions, I am wondering what options do I have for summer vacation in 2021.
Andy | Monday, March 22, 2021 | Bikes | Night
Gone in a flash.
Archives 2013. Urban sprawl is beginning to catch up..
Location: 2 Locust Hill Ln, Locust Hill, ON L0H 1J0, Canada 10 comments so far
Andy | Saturday, March 20, 2021 | flower
Today Spring arrived at 5:37 a.m. The weather today is expected to be sunny with temperatures that will be in double digits ..
Andy | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Happy Friday
Never underestimate the power of a smile.
Covered Bridge Potato Chips
Andy | Thursday, March 18, 2021 | Canada | Food And Drink
Archives 2014. Taking the tour.
Location: 35 Alwright Court, Wakefield Parish, NB E7P, Canada 8 comments so far
End Of Winter?
Andy | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | Street Photography | winter
It is time to move on to the warmer days of spring.
Andy | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | Signs
I took this photo at the back of the mall. HomeSense is an off-price retailer. It is a method of retailing in which brand name goods are sold for less than the usual retail price.
Andy | Monday, March 15, 2021 | Signs
I smoked for about 8 years. I gave it up 58 years ago.
This one is a oldie.
Andy | Saturday, March 13, 2021 | Scene | winter
The weather is sunny but cold with ice along the shoreline. When the warmer weather arrives this location becomes a popular place to hangout.
Photographing The Sign
Andy | Friday, March 12, 2021 | Signs | Street Photography
My most favourite sign.
Remembering The Normal Old Days
Andy | Thursday, March 11, 2021 | Street Photography
No face mask, no social distancing and no Covid.
Graffiti Alley
Andy | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | Art | Graffiti
Toronto 2017. Thank goodness this graffiti has since been painted over. When the pandemic is over I will return and photograph the mural that has replaced this one.
Money, Money
Andy | Tuesday, March 09, 2021 | Odds And Ends
When you were younger and lived at home with your parents, did you receive an allowance?
Andy | Monday, March 08, 2021 | Birds
Have you ever wondered why Canada Geese stand on one leg? The most common reason, especially for birds in northern areas, is to conserve heat. Their bodies are covered in warm feathers, their legs are bare and they can get cold when they're exposed.
This is the first barn I have seen with a basketball hoop.
Gathering Of The Clan
Andy | Saturday, March 06, 2021 | Birds
Yesterday I counted 85 swans.
Andy | Friday, March 05, 2021 | B&W
Archives 2019. Entrance into Mall.
Cell Phone Tower
Andy | Thursday, March 04, 2021 | Sky | Smartphone
They are becoming a common sight across the country... and the number is increasing daily to meet demand..
Andy | Tuesday, March 02, 2021 | Food And Drink | Signs
Fall in love with white chocolate and raspberry flavoured ice creams, a raspberry swirl, chocolate flavoured chips, and raspberry-filled chocolate flavoured hearts.
Long Haul Truckers
Truck drivers deliver essential goods across the Canadian USA border every day. Some are hauling crates of fruits and vegetables to the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto from California. That is about a driving distance of about 4,000 km (2400 mi) one way.
TTC Streetcar - Restaurant
Andy | Monday, March 01, 2021 | Restaurant | Transit
A photo from 2004. The Toronto Transit Commission's Streetcar was attached to the restaurant and could seat up to 94 people. After 25 years, in 2015 the streetcar, which always been well received by customers, became rundown and had to be sent to the scrap yard.


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Watershed - Badfish Creek (LR07)
The Badfish Creek Watershed, located in Rock and Dane Counties, is approximately 53,894 acres in size and consists of 79 miles of streams and rivers, 218 acres of lakes and 3800 acres of wetlands. The watershed is dominated by agriculture (67%) and is ranked medium for nonpoint source issues affecting streams and is ranked high for nonpoint source issues affecting groundwater, based on WDNR groundwater susceptibility mapping. Badfish Creek has the dubious distinction of being one of the top watersheds in Rock County for soil loss, which is estimated at 9 tons/acre/year. Soil loss in the Dane County portion is more difficult to determine, but is estimated to be 8.3 tons/acre/year. The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District has an ongoing monitoring program to track water quality in Badfish Creek. MMSD conducts biotic index monitoring of Badfish Creek tributaries semi annually since 1983 and periodically conducts biotic index monitoring in selected tributaries to Badfish Creek (MMSD).
The Badfish Creek Watershed lies in south central Dane County and in the northwest corner of Rock County and encompasses 85.5 square miles. The village of Oregon is the largest community (7,514 in 2000) in this rural watershed. The village's growth of 30.5% from 1995-2000, is rapidly changing the area's rural character to a suburban community. As the village and towns of this watershed continue to grow, stormwater management and construction site erosion control have become more important. For example, increased stormwater flows have caused flooding problems in part of the village. A few municipalities are located within this basin, with a portion of the city of Fitchburg, the towns of Oregon and Rutland, and the village of Oregon. Wastewater from the city of Madison, treated by the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), affects the watershed's water quantity and quality via discharges through an effluent ditch that joins the Oregon Branch of Badfish Creek. Wetlands in this watershed include Grass Lake, Island Lake, and Hook Lake.
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)serves the entire Madison metropolitan region with its direct discharge and pretreatment programs. The district's operations have undergone nine substantial upgrades, the ninth addition, which includes a new ultraviolet disinfection system and biological phosphorus removal, was completed in 1997. A 1996 inspection found MMSD in substantial compliance with its permit. The plant has a design load of 50 million gallons per day (mgd). In 1993 Verona was annexed into MMSD; the Verona wastewater treatment plant was operated by MMSD from January 1995 through July 1996, when connection of Verona's flow to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed. Beginning in the summer of 1998, MMSD will return a volume of effluent to Badger Mill Creek that is equal to the volume of wastewater pumped out of the Sugar River Basin and treated at the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant. MMSD has worked with WDNR and other stakeholders to develop a mutually agreeable plan for managing this effluent return program (MMSD). The plant currently discharges to an effluent ditch via an underground pipe from the Nine Springs plant about five miles away, at an average rate of 36-37 mgd.
Rivers and Streams
All Waters in Watershed
2019 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Spring Creek Below N. Murray Rd
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek at Old Stone Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek at Sth 59 Bridge, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
July 2018 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek at Old Stage Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek at Riley Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek at STH 138, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek - Casey Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
2017_NLA_MAC_AIS_UNNAMEDDANE
2017_NLA_WQ_AIS_UNNAMEDDANE
AIRR-063-09 Final Deliverables - Knotweed Eradication-Badfish Creek
Badfish Creek Watershed (LR07) Goals and Priorities Image
BADFISH CREEK, DANE COUNTY, VILLAGE OF OREGON & MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWAGE DISTRICT WWTP USE DESIGNATION
Anthony Branch Trout Map 2004
LOWER ROCK BASIN PLAN, BADFISH CREEK WATERSHED LR07
RUTLAND BRANCH OERW EVALUATION
An ordinance to regulate water traffic, boating and water sports upon the waters of Bass Lake; located entirely within the boundaries of the Town of Rutland, Dane County, WI and consisting of a body of water approximately 85 acres in area; a mean depth of about 4-6 feet, a total shoreline of 1.65 miles and prescribing penalties for the violation thereof.
Lake Bathymetry Map for Island Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Bass Lake
Monitoring Studies
MMSD has 130 acres of sludge lagoons in the watershed. From the 1940s through the 1970s solids from the treatment plant were sent to these lagoons. In 1979 MMSD initiated a sludge recycling program "Metrogro" through landspreading on adjacent farm fields. In the early 1980s, MMSD found PCB concentrations greater than 50 parts per million (ppm), which exceeds landspreading standards. Sludge from the plant no longer exceeds this limit. In 1993, the level of PCBs in the contaminated lagoons was approximately 170 ppm. Sludge containing PCBs above 50 ppm is stored in a segregated portion of the sludge lagoons. MMSD continues to removed sludge with low PCBs with the goal of emptying the low PCB areas of the lagoons. In about 1990, the sludge lagoons were placed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund site list; the site is a low priority to USEPA and WDNR because tests indicate the PCBs are not moving off site. MMSD has established an advisory committee to remediate the PCBs. Management alternatives such as removal, stabilization onsite, incineration, etc. are being considered. In the past, it was envisioned the lagoons would be restored to their original wetland status. Prior to turning the lagoons into a bird sanctuary, PCB exposure to wildlife should be considered (DCRPC, 1990). MMSD managed high flows during the heavy precipitation of spring and summer of 1993 and summer of 1996 through overflow to Nine Springs Creek. Overflow to Nine Springs Creek is under negotiation with WDNR through the Upper Sugar River Initiative.
Badfish Creek at CTH A Bridge 2008
Honey Creek TMDL (EAP) 2006
SP and LR Basin 303(d) Investigations 2011
Dane County WQM Plan 7/16-12/17 2016
GREEN COUNTY: Joe Nickels NOI 2019
GREEN COUNTY: Glenn & Joann Brewer NOI 2019
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Green County 2011
Oregon Urban Service Area DC WQMP 1995
Oregon Br of Badfish Creek at Sunrise Rd 2008
Spring Creek PWS Plan - Nine Key Element Plan 1994
Badfish Creek at CTH A Bridge
Oregon Br of Badfish Creek at Sunrise Rd
The Village of Oregon is located within the Badfish Creek Watershed in Dane County. Oregon was settled in 1841 by Bartlet Runey. Initially, the village was known as "Rome Corners", and there is a road south of the village which still bears that name. When the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company came though the village in 1864, the maps indicated a name of "Oregon", and the name was adopted. Many of Oregon's historical buildings still stand in the downtown district. Some of these include the Netherwood Block on the south, the Badger Cycle Company building and original water tower on the southeast (on Janesville Street), and numerous businesses lining the west side of North and South Main Street. The Red Brick School, one of the more distinguishable structures in the village, built in 1922 as the high school, stands north of downtown. It was recently restored and now serves as business offices.