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Chick-fil-A supporters hold appreciation day
Karen Roby
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Opponents of the company's position are encouraging people of the same sex to show up at the restaurants on Friday and kiss each other.
The debate over gay marriage and First Amendment rights spilled over into the world of fast food Wednesday."Appreciation Day" at Chick-fil-A brought out droves of people looking to make a statement.Click here to see photos from around the country.A lot of people told WLKY they went out of their way to support the company president's stance on gay marriage, as well as his right to voice his opinion.Parking lots in St. Matthews and Springhurst looked more like a maze. Cars were packed in during the breakfast and lunch hours and lines were out the door."I support the business and it's everybody's opinion, and I feel like I can come out and support the business," said supporter Carolyn Neff.Neff was one of many reacting to the backlash Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy received after publicly supporting traditional marriage.People flocked to the restaurant Wednesday to spend their money in a show of support, not only of Cathy's stance, but of his First Amendment right.Supporters took to social media sites to increase participation in an appreciation day."He can have a belief and an opinion and still be the president of Chick-fil-A, and he can express those beliefs," said supporter Valerie Patton.The controversy hit close to home a few weeks ago when University of Louisville president James Ramsey stated he wouldn't be eating at Chick-fil-A.A petition circulated on campus urging the university to close the fast food restaurant inside the student activities center.Ramsey released a statement Wednesday saying the school is taking no action and that the institution supports free speech, even if it goes against its values.Read statement from University of LouisvilleStudents on campus were eager to share their opinions."My food choices don't represent my moral choices, I'm all for gay marriage and equal rights, but when I'm eating a chicken sandwich, I'm not trying to make a political statement," said UofL student Taylor Keefe."I won't be eating at Chick-fil-A anymore, that's just my opinion," said UofL student Tyler Lewis. Opponents of the company's position are encouraging people of the same sex to show up at the restaurants on Friday and kiss each other.
The debate over gay marriage and First Amendment rights spilled over into the world of fast food Wednesday.
"Appreciation Day" at Chick-fil-A brought out droves of people looking to make a statement.
Click here to see photos from around the country.
A lot of people told WLKY they went out of their way to support the company president's stance on gay marriage, as well as his right to voice his opinion.
Parking lots in St. Matthews and Springhurst looked more like a maze. Cars were packed in during the breakfast and lunch hours and lines were out the door.
"I support the business and it's everybody's opinion, and I feel like I can come out and support the business," said supporter Carolyn Neff.
Neff was one of many reacting to the backlash Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy received after publicly supporting traditional marriage.
People flocked to the restaurant Wednesday to spend their money in a show of support, not only of Cathy's stance, but of his First Amendment right.
Supporters took to social media sites to increase participation in an appreciation day.
"He can have a belief and an opinion and still be the president of Chick-fil-A, and he can express those beliefs," said supporter Valerie Patton.
The controversy hit close to home a few weeks ago when University of Louisville president James Ramsey stated he wouldn't be eating at Chick-fil-A.
A petition circulated on campus urging the university to close the fast food restaurant inside the student activities center.
Ramsey released a statement Wednesday saying the school is taking no action and that the institution supports free speech, even if it goes against its values.
Read statement from University of Louisville
Students on campus were eager to share their opinions.
"My food choices don't represent my moral choices, I'm all for gay marriage and equal rights, but when I'm eating a chicken sandwich, I'm not trying to make a political statement," said UofL student Taylor Keefe.
"I won't be eating at Chick-fil-A anymore, that's just my opinion," said UofL student Tyler Lewis.


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Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles: a Match Made in Heaven
BySarah Lozanova
May 24, 2021 charging EV, Electric Vehicles, Solar Power
Solar energy and electric vehicles (EVs) are a winning combination. If you drive an EV, but charge with power that has a lot of coal in the energy mix, it boosts the climate impact of driving. Thus, charging your EV with renewable energy is a great choice. Also, charging with solar panels is an excellent way to reduce your fuel costs and get the greatest value out of your solar PV system.
Most solar panels on the market are around 15%-20% efficient in converting sunlight into electricity. This means that fewer solar panels are needed to produce the same amount of energy compared to solar panels from a decade ago. Because PV modules are more efficient than ever, many houses have enough roof space to provide power for the home and charge a vehicle.
Whether your roof is able to fully power both your home and your EV depends on the following factors.
Solar equipment efficiency: The solar panels, inverter, and optional batteries are all factors
Solar potential of the property: If there is shade from buildings, trees, house features, etc.
Size of the south-facing roof: Most solar panels are installed facing south and sometimes installed facing east or west
Energy use of the home: Look for information on your utility bills of kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage
Efficiency of the EV: The average EV needs 30 kWh per 100 miles
How much you drive: The average EV owner drives 5,300 miles per year
Where you charge: If there is a robust charging infrastructure in your area or you only charge at home
Your local climate: The amount of available sunlight where you live throughout the year
Before installing a solar energy system on your home, it's good to examine energy efficiency. Do you have energy-hogging appliances or electronics that should be replaced? Do you have energy-efficient lighting? Can you make minor adjustments to consume less energy, such as rinsing dishes in cold water, installing an energy-saving showerhead, or reducing the use of your air conditioning?
How much power does your electric vehicle consume?
In general, EVs can consume about 25 to 35 kWh per 100 miles. The exact efficiency of an EV depends a bit on your driving style, the outdoor temperature, and the type of driving you are doing. Unfortunately, efficiency declines in cold weather. Also, the model of the car you drive is a big factor in how much electricity your EV will use. The U.S. Department of Energy has information on the efficiency of specific models.
Where do you charge your EV?
Another big factor in sizing your solar system is considering where you charge your car. Do you only charge at home or do you charge on the go a lot? As the network of electric vehicle charging stations increases, you might start charging on the go more often, in shopping malls, friends' homes, or at work. How appealing this option is might also depend on the cost of charging and if the energy comes from renewable sources of energy.
How many solar panels will you need to charge your car?
Once you know roughly how much you drive, where you charge, and the efficiency of your car, you can begin plugging in some numbers. Let's assume you drive about 10,000 miles a year, only charge at home, have a sunny south-facing roof, and live in Chicago or Portland, Maine. Then, you'll need about eight 350-watt solar panels to charge your EV.
Let's say you drive just 5,000 miles, only charge at home, and you live in San Diego, California, without any shade. Then, you'll only need about 3 solar panels to keep your car charged. If you had the same set-up but the home is located in Seattle, you would need an extra panel or so.
What if you don't have enough roof space for solar panels?
Some properties are shaded or don't have much south-facing roof space. Other EV owners may rent, so it doesn't make sense to go solar. Another option is to join a community solar farm. Although models vary, most community solar farms follow a subscription model. This means that you can buy discounted power from a solar farm and pay no upfront investment.
The community solar market varies widely by state and its policies. Currently, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, and WA are the best states for community solar installations.
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A young man at the grassroots of Leeds United
by Laurence Gale MSc
This article appeared in Pitchcare Magazine Issue 46
0 A young man at the grassroots of Leeds United
At twenty-four years old, Kiel Barrett believes he is the youngest Head Groundsman in the Football League. Having learned his trade under the watchful eye of Jason Booth at Headingley Carnegie, it was a short hop across the city to Elland Road, home of Leeds United AFC.
Our editor caught up with him at the start of a hectic schedule of three homes games in seven days to see how he is settling into his new role and how he prepares for a matchday
Leeds United Association Football Club was formed in 1919. Their Elland Road ground has always been their home and they are believed to be in the top ten most supported clubs in England.
Having spent the majority of their time in the top flight, the club plummeted down the leagues during the 'noughties' following financial difficulties, and returning to, what they would consider, their rightful place in the Premier League is proving problematical, with the latest in a succession of managers, the irascible yet charismatic Yorkshireman Neil Warnock, now tasked with the job.
Kiel Barrett was appointed as Head Groundsman on 9th August 2012, following the retirement of the long-serving and vastly experienced Norman Southernwood who, as well as fourteen years at Elland Road had long spells at Headingley (6) and Halifax Town (14) plus a year at Bolton Wanderers.
Kiel had previously worked at the Headingley Carnegie stadium, learning his craft from the experienced and respected Jason Booth. During his first season, he is being supported by Norman whose vast experience is on hand to help him as required. For example, and with the weather forecast showing a drop in temperatures to below freezing, Norman came in to show him how to operate the undersoil heating system to best effect.
Like any new job, it can take time to get into new working practises and get to know everyone, and Kiel confesses that he is still coming to terms with the fact that he has more responsibility and is managing a completely different stadium pitch to the one at Headingley Carnegie, where an old soil based pitch had to cope with both codes of rugby being played on it and a congested fixture list.
One of things he most likes about his new job is the time he has between fixtures to prepare the pitch. Having said that, I caught up with him at the start of a hectic schedule of three home games in seven days - two Championship league matches against Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City, and a League Cup tie against Southampton.
I arrived at the ground at 10.30am to find Kiel and Oliver Brown (his new apprentice) completing the rolling of the pitch using their Allett Buffalos. It had already been cut the previous day, but Kiel wanted to give it some more definition.
Kiel is part of a five man team which is responsible for looking after all the club's pitches. Kiel and Oliver are solely responsible for the Elland Road stadium pitch, whilst the training ground Head Groundsman, Chris Drury, and assistants Jamie Glover and Jonathan Gardiner look after the pitches at Thorp Arch, and also help out on matchdays.
Kiel has been very pleased with the way Oliver has settled so quickly. He has been quick to learn and take on new responsibilities, already helping to mow the pitch, with marking out next on the list of skills to master.
The stadium pitch is of a sand ameliorated, fibresand construction, laid over an ash drainage layer with a herringbone primary drainage system. The undersoil heating system was laid back in the late 1970s, with an automated watering system added later. There is a big camber on the pitch which helps with water run-off.
Norman had familiarised Kiel with the renovation work carried out on the stadium pitch back in May, which centred around koroing off all the old vegetation, power harrowing, relevelling, topdressing with 120 tonnes of new fibresand and overseeding in two directions with a dimple seeder. Twenty bags of R14 were used. The work was carried out by local sportsturf contractor, Alan Chappelow, who has known Kiel for a few years, having worked together on a number of projects, so a smooth transition is already in place.
There are some localised problems that Kiel is also aware of. Iron pans have formed in several areas which can compromise the drainage capabilities of the pitch. In addition, some of the piping for both the undersoil heating and pop-up watering systems was not laid at a uniform depth. This means that Kiel has to be careful when setting the depth of any aeration equipment to ensure no damage is done to the pipes.
Kiel explains that, like many an old pitch, there comes a time when the only sensible solution is to lay a brand new one, utilising all the latest developments to suit the club's requirements and its unique stadium environment. He is confident that, once the club get back into the Premiership, there will be the opportunity to do just that.
In the run-up to the Charlton game, Kiel had been fortunate to have a sixteen day window to prepare the pitch for the onslaught of three consecutive home games. He had used the time to carry out thorough repairs to divots and scars, verticutting and mowing on a daily basis at a height of cut of 26mm. He also took the opportunity to demo a Toro ProCore, using it to solid tine down to 175mm, followed by overseeding with five bags of R14.
Regular brushing to remove surface dew, to reduce the risk of disease, was undertaken during this period, but the mild and wet weather led to a sudden attack of leaf spot, which Kiel tackled with an application of Chipco Green. He was confident that he had caught it early enough to enable a quick recovery. Carbendazim was also applied to control worms.
Kiel's ongoing feeding regime will be centred around a combination of 12:0:9 and 6:0:27 granular feeds, topped up with few applications of sugar.
With so much wet weather and heavy rain leaching away a lot of nutrients, more frequent applications may be required to maintain colour and vigour.
Back to matchday preparations. Having completed the presentation rolling, the next task was to overmark the pitch. Kiel enlists the help of Oliver to move string lines, and uses a transfer wheel linemarker and a ready mixed paint. Each line is overmarked twice to get an even coverage. It takes the best part of two hours to complete the task.
If there is one trait that Kiel brought with him from Headingley Carnegie it was attention to detail. He was taught the importance of pitch presentation for matchdays, and says that Jason taught him that the little things can make a huge difference; cutting around posts and corner flags, taking time over marking and spending time repairing the pitch, for example.
The next tasks were to set up the goal nets, place the corner flags and assemble the portable goals used for pre-match practice. Once the pitch was set up to Kiel's satisfaction, he then took me high up into the stands to get a picture of the pitch, and for him to make one final inspection from this high vantage point as, he says, it helps identify any problems.
By this time, it was 4.40pm and time to take a well earned tea break whilst waiting for the other members of the grounds team to arrive.
Kick-off was not until 7.45pm, so we had about an hour's rest. I took the opportunity to meet up with some of Kiel's new colleagues from the stadium maintenance department, and refuel with pies and pasties.
Chris and Jonathan arrived from the training ground during my refuelling. The team take it in turns to help out on matchdays, and there are always four on duty.
Chris Drury has been at the club for over ten years and spends the majority of his time looking after the club's training pitches. Here, there are eight soil based pitches to maintain, along with an artificial pitch.
At 6.00pm the players begin arriving, and the place is now a hive of activity with staff, stewards and police carrying out final inspections and holding staff briefings. The club also allow visiting parties to be given a tour of the ground before the game.
The Elland Road pitch does not have a large off-pitch area, so warm-ups generally have to take place on the pitch. Reducing wear from fast feet warm-ups is Kiel's biggest concern, and he ensures that coaches are made aware of the damage they can cause.
To this end he tries to confine warm- ups to the most open areas of the ground, restricting activity in the shaded areas where possible. Kiel currently has no lighting rigs to aid grass recovery, but hopes that the money to purchase them will be made available in due course.
The automated pop-up watering system consists of eight heads set into the playing area and ten around the perimeter. However, with so much rain in recent weeks, the need to use the system has been dramatically reduced. After consultation, the decision was taken not to water the pitch on this occasion.
Both teams emerge from the tunnel and begin the warm-ups. Chris and Kiel keep an eye on what's happening and acknowledge both sets of coaches.
As soon as the warm-ups are completed, both sets of portable goals are taken down and stored away. Divots, especially where fast feet drills have taken place, are repaired.
The groundstaff then settle down into their allocated seats above the players' tunnel. These are possibly the best seats in the stadium. Kiel and his staff are responsible for rolling the tunnel in and out before, during and after the game.
As always, the Leeds fans are quite vocal, adding to the matchday atmosphere, especially when the home team took the lead in the thirty-sixth minute, a lead they maintained up to half time.
Once the half time whistle had blown, and the players had left the pitch, the groundstaff were back out repairing divots and scars. I even grabbed a fork to help out.
Half time seemed to go really quickly and we were soon back in our seats to watch the second half. Unfortunately, for Leeds, it was not one of their better performances as, within five minutes of the restart, Charlton had equalised.
The scoreline remained that way until the final whistle, leaving the home fans disappointed that two points had been dropped in their quest for promotion. In truth, Leeds had not played well in the second half and Charlton deserved the draw. As for Kiel, he was happy that the pitch had come through unscathed, with very few divots and damage.
With the game over, the groundstaff went out on the pitch to remove advertising logos and take down the goal nets. They spent the best part of an hour putting the worst of the divots back and cleaning up with rotary mowers.
It was now gone 11.00pm and, with the traffic having died down, I began my journey home. But, for Kiel and his team it was just another home fixture completed successfully, with their thoughts, no doubt, on the next day's workload.
Chris and Jonathan would be back at the training ground, whilst Kiel and Oliver would spend the rest of the week getting the pitch ready for the next game against Birmingham.
It was good to spend time with Kiel, and meet the rest of the team working hard to ensure that the Leeds players have good surfaces to train and play on to help them achieve their goal of returning to the top flight.


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Bernard Cheong (born April 10, 1958) is a Singaporean physician and watch collector.

Medical career
Cheong became a medical doctor in 1982 after receiving a degree in medicine and surgery from NUS in Singapore. His earlier days were spent practicing medicine in hospitals in Singapore, and India. He subsequently became a specialist medical officer in emergency medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and internal medicine before he resigned to set up his own firm. In 1987, he founded Lifeline Medical Group (YTL Community), which he expanded into one of Singapore's five largest medical groups during his twenty-three years as CEO and partner.

Watch collecting and horology
Cheong began watch collecting in 1973, when his parents gave him a Flyback Seiko Chronograph.

Cheong often writes about his support of innovative, unique and controversial watches, and has claimed to have helped to bring many of them into the mainstream. Ever since he was young, he has chosen the path less travelled in watch collecting. When he was 23, he bought his first watch, an Omega Seamaster Titanium, while his friends opted for Rolex Submariners. His interest and passion in esoteric watches, and collecting them are thought to have evolved out of his "fascination with photography, cinema history and architecture".

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, as Cheong grew his business, he expanded his watch collection, particularly those of academic and cultural relevance. In 1993, he directed his attention to marine chronometers and military clocks from 1940 to 1945, and in the following year, trained himself with a focus on pocket watches and their historical significance. His close friendships with innovative watchmakers, such as Rolf W. Schnyder, Vianney Halter, Maximilian Büsser, and the late Gunther Blumlein, in his early years of collecting gave him an unusual heritage of connections deep within the watch industry.

Cheong also gained attention in the watch community through sharing his insights and perspectives online. For years he has exchanged thoughts and opinions with manufacturers and other collectors on websites such as WatchProSite, ThePuristS, and Horomundi Horology-Switzerland. Cheong was part of the first team of unpaid Internet columnists in Timezone.com, and thePurists.com.

Cheong writes syndicated monthly columns translated into nine languages in twelve countries.

Since 1998, Cheong has regularly been invited to speak at financial conferences about wristwatches as portable assets. He was well rewarded for his work of investing in innovative and obscure brands, which later became mainstream and increased in value, such as his Panerai collection. He reportedly finds watches to be much more promising, lasting and meaningful investments than wines, cars or jewelry. Subsequently, he has been sought after by watch collectors, connoisseurs, reviewers and investors to name the "next new wave". His focus on investing and sometimes vague connections to the watchmaking industry are however not always well-received within the collectors community, for example causing many stirs on the well-respected PuristPro forums.

In April 2008, investigative French journalists from Economie LeHepDo Paris described Cheong as one of the hidden influences in an already highly covert industry. He was to become part of the formative committee of the Grand Prix Haute Horology in Asia, and later a juror in the Geneva GPHH.

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FalconStor launches major reboot with FreeStor horizontal converged data services platform
Left for dead in many quarters, FalconStor re-emerges with a new platform aimed at flash and hybrid storage vendors, MSPs, and a VAR channel which it acknowledges needs to be won over again.
Gary Quinn, FalconStor's CEO
FalconStor celebrates its fifteenth birthday this week, and is marking the occasion with the introduction of FreeStor, a new horizontal software-defined storage platform that brings together and updates FalconStor's existing services which had been sold as point products, and supplements them with new services.
For FalconStor, this product launch is a rebirth of sorts. The company has an unenvied reputation of having had good storage virtualization technology at a time when its market was still struggling. When that market did take off, the Tier One players considered it so important that they developed their own technologies, so had no need for FalconStor to provide it. Along the way, the company had some legal problems, fired their CEO, who then committed suicide, and saw much of its technology lose some of its sheen as the rest of the market caught up to, and in some cases passed them. FalconStor became less visible, with some of their own partners thinking they had gone out of business.
"The company has definitely been through some interesting times," said Gary Quinn, who became FalconStor's CEO in 2013. "What we are announcing new is a horizontal converged platform of all our data services that have been point solutions, all updated and modernized." The result, FreeStor, provides migration, continuity, protection, recovery and optimization for any storage environment through a single management interface, with an attractive pricing model.
"We are really converging everything back into a single platform," Quinn said. "This is what FalconStor had originally, but OEM relationships forced them to break it apart. So we wound up selling point solutions like enterprise backup software, virtualization, and disaster recovery with snapshotting. We wanted to get into a spot that's a lot more relevant and hot, and FreeStor puts our foot in the water on software defined storage. It is a heterogeneous offering, and can be installed on pretty much any server."
FreeStor starts with FalconStor's existing IPstor unified data management platform, with flash, hybrid flash and private cloud capability added, but it's rather more than that.
"We completely rearchitected the core engine, to create a horizontal storage pool to which we can apply 15 years of data services," said Tim Sheets, VP of Global Marketing & Enablement at FalconStor. What FalconStor terms its Intelligent Abstraction core provides a massively scalable storage hypervisor, which, along with a data services engine and automation, optimizes storage resources regardless of type, connectivity, brand or speed into that horizontal storage resource pool. It can be provisioned to physical or virtual applications, along with common, unified data services across that pool.
Four core use services are provided – data migration; protection and recovery; optimized backup and deduplication; and always-on capability, in which FalconStor's clustering technology, which was previously active/passive, is now active/active. It is all linked by centralized management, with a new GUI with enhanced REST API for monitoring, reporting and configuration.
"The old products weren't the easiest to manage or report on, and that is all changed with FreeStor," Sheets said. The REST APIs will also be publicly available. New services are also on the FreeStor road map, with inline block-based dedupe coming in May, and file-based dedupe later in the year.
"It can scale up to 128 FreeStor storage servers, so the scalability is very large," Sheets said. "Because it is completely optimized for flash and SSD, the IOPs keeps up with their performance. IOPs performance is up significantly from before, to over one million IOPs. Similarly, latency has dramatically dropped down to the 130-150 ms range.
"The SSD guys don't want us slowing them down," Sheets said.
FalconStor is introducing a simplified licensing model it believes to be flexible and removes high costs on renewals for the customer. FreeStor has an annual subscription model, in which at the end of the year the customer determines how much storage is under management for the year ahead, and the pricing is based on that estimate. If it turns out to be too low, FalconStor doesn't recoup the excess capacity.
"We could be leaving some money on the table, but considering where we are, that this is really our second coming-out party, I think it's the way to go," Quinn said. "We are looking for as much flexibility as possible."
"We do have the data of the prior year's use, so the customer assessment isn't likely to deviate significantly from that," Sheets pointed out. All the data services are included in the price, and software upgrades are free.
The go-to-market strategy is threefold – SSD and hybrid flash OEMs; service providers and MSPs; and the VAR channel, in that order of priority.
"We are looking to hitch our wagon to the SSD and hybrid flash guys, especially ones with no software stack or whose software is not enterprise class," Quinn said. For newer hardware vendors who don't have the same level of software services as an EMC or IBM, this puts them in a more competitive position.
"For instance, vendors today do dedupe very differently, and we leverage across all these environments," Sheets said. "Some newer flash guys don't let you turn their dedupe off, but we can turn it off for them, so customers can right-size their services and investments."
The second market is a new one for FalconStor, MSPs and service providers, as FreeStor will help them move data into their cloud and provide common data management services.
"In the past, we didn't have something to offer a service provider, because the platform product was too rigid and they couldn't extract information out of it," Quinn said. "Now that we have a more friendly technology to use, we want to get this market on board. It can be private labelled, so the name FalconStor doesn't need to appear at all.
The third go to market route is FalconStor's traditional VAR channel, especially those who sell infrastructure-as-a-service. While Quinn sees this as a good professional services opportunity for them, especially given the openness of the API set, he acknowledged the channel has been burned somewhat by FalconStor in the past, and most will want to see evidence of success before they are prepared to invest in FreeStor.
"We have to get validation for the technology, and credibility in the market," he said. "The flash manufacturers are the easiest way to get to market first, followed by the service providers. As the channel sees the first two come on board, they will see we are back.
"If we are successful in signing up the hardware guys and the service providers, we expect channel adoption by the end of the year, Quinn said. "We haven't done a great job with the channel the last five years. The products were getting long in the tooth, and we had some other issues. Some people even thought we weren't in business any more. We have to rebuild that. We have to get these other partnerships in place, and prove ourselves first."
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Malta Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Malta, Texas (USA).

The district has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight.

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.

The district changed to a four day school week in fall 2022.

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I welcome you to another successful year at Jordan Vocational High School. JVHS has throughout the years kept its promises. Administrators, teachers, and staff realize that everything we do at Jordan teaches a lesson, even when we are away from the classroom. Students watch our actions, hear our words, and are influenced in one way or another.
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In May, the Trump administration announced it would exit the nuclear agreement. It fully restored sanctions November 4 that the U.S. had once lifted as part of that deal.
In September, the Associated Press reported a hacking group aligned with the Iranian government launched a major campaign targeting Mideast energy companies, according to FireEye, a security firm.
Analysts also said Iran's capabilities are evolving and focusing more on using social media to spread false information and skew public opinion.
Iranian hackers are suspected of targeting banking websites in 2012, forcing services offline. The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center is an initiative that coordinates the industry's defense against threats.


Seattle's Second Avenue protected bicycle lanes create a physically separate and comfortable north-south connection through downtown, the start of a complete network.
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WalkNYC in New York establishes a standard for pedestrian wayfinding, creating a legible network and system for people walking and finding the most pleasant pathways.


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4 Big Takeaways From Senate Hearing on Tech Bias
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By Fred Lucas
The CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Google defended themselves Wednesday on Capitol Hill from charges of political bias in how they share news and other information.
They testified before a Senate committee roughly a week after Twitter and Facebook suppressed a New York Post expose on the lucrative foreign business dealings of Hunter Biden, son of former Vice President Joe Biden.
But the hearing went well beyond the Post's coverage two weeks ago of the files contained in a laptop computer purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden, delving into what Republicans called a consistent double standard in blocking content on the digital platforms.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified under oath before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The three agreed to appear voluntarily and remotely to avoid a subpoena during what has become a hot issue this election year.
Several Republicans have talked about revoking the protection from litigation that social media platforms enjoy under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The provision exempts the companies from being sued for published content they didn't originate–such as the New York Post's coverage of the Hunter Biden scandal.
If the companies are blocking or suppressing online content based on political leaning, some lawmakers have argued, they are functionally publishers and not neutral platforms, and can be exposed to the same defamation laws as news organizations such as the Post.
Section 230 should be "carefully refined" to fit the law's original intent but not scrapped, even if social media giants and other tech firms have squandered the public's trust, contends Klon Kitchen, director of the Center for Technology Policy at The Heritage Foundation, in a report published Tuesday.
"Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has been critical to the development of today's Internet and Internet services," the report's summary states, adding:
"But the expanding presence of these services in the lives of Americans and a growing political distrust of the companies providing these services highlight the need to refine the scope and language of Section 230 to better fit the statute's original intent and to assuage these concerns. Such refinement is the best way to fan the flames of economic freedom and creativity while protecting individual and corporate freedom of speech."
Here are four key takeaways from the Senate committee's hearing on the perceived bias of tech firms such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
1. 'Just One Example?'
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, noted several cases in which digital platforms put restrictions on conservative politicians and media outlets, and pressed the CEOs to name one example of a liberal individual or entity that got the same scrutiny. Only Google's CEO was able to give a specific answer.
"I see these quotes where each of you tell consumers about your business practices. Then you seem to do the opposite and take censorship-related actions against the president, against members of his administration, against the New York Post, the Babylon Bee, The Federalist, pro-life groups, and there are countless other exammples," Lee said.
The Utah Republican clarified what he meant.
"When I use the word 'censor,' I mean block content, fact check, or label content or demonetize websites of conservative, Republican, or pro-life individuals or groups or companies, contradicting your commercial policies," Lee said. "But I don't see this suppression of high-profile liberal commentators."
Facebook's Zuckerberg said examples exist, but he just couldn't think of any.
"There are certainly many examples that your Democratic colleagues object to when a fact-checker might label something as false that they disagree with," Zuckerberg said.
Lee responded: "I get that. I'm just asking if you can name one high-profile liberal person or company who you have censored. One name."
Zuckerberg replied, "I'd need to think about it and get you a list."
Dorsey of Twitter responded, "We can give a more exhaustive list."
Lee reiterated, "I'm not asking for an exhaustive list, just one example, one entity. Anyone."
Twitter's Dorsey said, "Two Democratic Congress people. … I'll get those names to you."
By contrast, Google's Pichai seemed prepared for the question.
"We have turned down ads from Priorities USA, from Vice President Biden's campaign," the Google chief said. "We have had compliance issues with World Socialist Review, which is a left-leaning publication. We can give you several examples. We have a violent graphic content policy."
World Socialist Review apparently was last published in 2011.
Lee said the tech companies have the right to set their own terms of service.
"But given the disparate impact of who gets censored on your platforms, it seems that one, you are to enforce your terms of service equally, or two, you're writing your standards to target conservative viewpoints," Lee said.
2. Who Elected You?
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, didn't mince words, declaring: "The three witnesses we have before this committee collectively pose, I believe, the single greatest threat to free speech in America and the greatest threat we have to free and fair elections."
Cruz jumped into the example of the New York Post's explosive Oct. 14 story on Hunter Biden. Twitter blocked the Post's Twitter account after the newspaper posted the story, and prevented Twitter users from sharing it.Twitter also blocked the account of a Politico reporter who tweeted the story until he removed it from his feed, the Texas Republican said.
"You forced a Politico reporter to take down his post about the New York Post as well. Is that correct?" Cruz asked.
Dorsey said the company changed its policy on the story.
"Within that 24-hour period, yes. But as the policy has changed," Dorsey said.
Dorsey said if the New York Post deleted the story it would have the account back, and would be free to re-pose the story.
Cruz responded by talking about the power of Twitter's platform:
"So Twitter can censor Politico, you can censor the New York Post. Presumably you can censor The New York Times or any other media outlet. Mr. Dorsey, who the hell elected you and put you in charge of what the media are allowed to report and what the American people are allowed to hear? And why do you persist in behaving as a Democratic super PAC, silencing views to the contrary of your political beliefs?"
Dorsey defended his company, stating it plans to publish the process for content moderation and provide greater transparency to gain public trust.
"We're not doing that [censoring the media]. That is why I opened this hearing with calls for more transparency," Dorsey said. "We realize we need to earn trust more. We realize that more accountability is needed to show our intentions and to show the outcomes. So I hear the concerns and acknowledge them. But we want to fix it with more transparency."
3. Sticking Up for Tech Giants
Democratic senators on the committee generally denied any anti-conservative bias on social media, and in some cases said there should be more censorship.
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, went a step further than colleagues by casting the three CEOs as victims who were being bullied by Republicans on the committee.
"We never do this and there is a good reason we do not haul people before us to yell at them for not doing our bidding during an election," Schatz said. "It is a misuse of taxpayer dollars."
Schatz added, "What we are seeing today is an attempt to bully CEOs of private companies into carrying out a hit job on a presidential candidate by making sure that they push out foreign and domestic misinformation meant to influence the election.
"To our witnesses today, you and other tech leaders need to stand up to this immoral behavior. The truth is that because some of my colleagues accuse you, your companies, and your employees of being biased or liberal, you have institutionally bent over backwards and overcompensated. You've hired Republican operatives, hosted private dinners with Republcian leaders, and in contravention of your terms of service, given special dispensation to right-wing voices and even throttled progressive journalism."
Schatz cited no examples of such "throttled" news sites.
4. Tweets by Iran, China, Trump
Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., first called out Dorsey about a Chinese government official's tweet that the U.S. Army created COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus that originated in China.
Wicker asked about a disclaimer that Twitter quickly attached to a Trump tweet about problems with mail-in ballots, in which Twitter claimed there is no security problem. By contrast, when a Chinese official tweeted that the U.S. created COVID-19, it took two months for Twitter to add a similar disclaimer.
"How does a claim by Chinese communists that the U.S. military is to blame for COVID remain up for two months without a fact check, and the president's tweet about the security of mail-in ballots gets labeled instantly?"
Twitter's Dorsey responded that he didn't know exactly how long the Chinese tweet on COVID-19 remained up, but said Twitter's gatekeepers decided that Trump's tweet on mail-in ballots would misinform the public.
Wicker also asked about tweets from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that promised or advocated violence.
"These tweets are still up, Mr. Dorsey. How is it that they are acceptable based on your policies at Twitter?" Wicker asked.
Dorsey responded: "We believe it's important for everyone to hear from global leaders."
"We have policies around world leaders," the Twitter CEO continued. "We want to make sure we are respecting their right to speak and to publish what they need. But, if there is a violation of our terms of service, we want to label it."
Wicker: "They are still up. Do they violate your terms of service?"
Dorsey: "We did not find those to violate our terms of service because we considered them saber rattling, which is part of the speech of world leaders in concert with other countries."
Later in the hearing, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., expressed caution about making changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
"I don't like the idea of unelected elites in San Francisco or Silicon Valley deciding whether my speech is permissible on their platforms," Gardner said, adding:
"But I like even less the idea of unelected Washington, D.C., bureaucrats trying to enforce some kind of political neutral content moderation. We have to be very careful and not rush to legislate in ways that stifle speech. You can delete Facebook, turn off Twitter, and ditch Google. But you cannot unsubscribe from government censors."
Still, Gardner was tough on Dorsey, asking why the platform didn't delete tweets by the Iranian leader that denied the Holocaust, yet flagged tweets by Trump. "It's strange to me that you flagged the tweets from the president but haven't hidden the ayatollah's tweets on Holocaust denial or calls to wipe Israel off the map?"
Dorsey said it is a different type of misinformation.
"We do have other policies around incitement to violence," Dorsey said. "Some of the tweets that you mentioned are examples that might fall afoul of that."
Gardner: "So, somebody who denies the Holocaust happened is not [spreading] misinformation?"
Dorsey: "It's misleading information, but we don't have a policy against that type of misleading information."
Originally published by The Daily Signal. Republished with permission.
Fred Lucas
Fred Lucas is chief national affairs correspondent for The Daily Signal and co-host of "The Right Side of History" podcast. Lucas is also the author of "Abuse of Power: Inside The Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump."
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The film tells the story of Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (in the beginning unglamorously portrayed by Bette Davis), a sheltered, frumpy and middle-aged neurotic who is driven to a nervous breakdown by her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper), but with the help of a soft-spoken idealized therapist (Claude Rains), she is transformed into a modern, secure and attractive young woman. During an ocean voyage to South America she meets a suave man, Jerry Durrance (Paul Henreid), and blooms as a woman. Durrance, unhappily married to a woman he dares not to hurt, has a young daughter Tina (played by the then 12-year old promising juvenile actress Janis Wilson in an uncredited role), who is an emotionally depressed child, victimized by the insecurity of their unsettled home. Ultimately, Charlotte Vale and Jerry Durrance end up with a platonic relationship in which she keeps Tina who in the meantime is in the process of recovering, while Henreid stays with his unwanted wife.
"Now, Voyager" is an unabashed first-rate soap opera – or a woman's picture, if you wish – and as such it's one of the very best of its kind, thanks to Warner Bros. expertise, while the powerful drama is backed by Max Steiner's lush and Academy Award-winning musical score which is almost as much a part of the film as the actors. Bette Davis, one of Hollywood's queens in the 1940s, made the film's heroine a touching, dignified and truly believable woman.
Miss Davis was not the first choice to play the role of Charlotte Vale, though. Irene Dunne, along with Charles Boyer, her co-star in "Love Affair" (1939), were considered to be perfect for the leading roles. Producer Hal B. Wallis also offered the female lead to Norma Shearer and although she was fond of it, she had already made up her mind to retire from the screen after George Cukor's "Her Cardboard Lover" (1942), due to her eye problems. When Irene Dunne heard that the script had also been discussed with Norma Shearer, she declined as well, fearing that both actresses were played against each other. Then Ginger Rogers was offered the part. She liked it, but weeks passed by for her to reply, and even after Wallis sent her a wire while she was on her ranch on the Rogue River, she did not respond, so finally the part went to Bette Davis who was eager to play it.
One of the most famous and landmark scenes of the film is when Paul Henreid lights two cigarettes simultaneously and gallantly hands one of the cigarettes to Bette Davis, thereby starting a new custom (in an era when people obviously weren't aware of the danger of smoking). The film became highly successful: "Now, Voyager" was Warner Bros. fourth biggest grossing film of 1942.
In his autobiography 'Ladies Man' (1984), Paul Henreid remembers Bette Davis as 'a solid master of her craft': "I found her a delight to work with, and we got along famously. In fact, a very close friendship started between us, and she remained a dear, close friend – and always a very decent human being." The atmosphere on the set was amiable and supportive, although Miss Davis did have problems with her co-star Bonita Granville (who played the part of Charlotte's young niece June Vale). "She was bitchy in the film and off. I don't remember the details, but she struck me as flighty and gossipy," she told Boze Hadleigh in his interview book 'Bette Davis Speaks' (1996).
Principal photography of "Now, Voyager" began on the Warner lot on April 7, 1942, and ended on June 23, with retakes on July 3. The film was released in the US on October 31, 1942. "Casablanca", another Hal B. Wallis production, also starring Paul Henreid and Claude Rains (a frequent performer in Wallis's pictures), was released a few months later on January 23, 1943, and was almost shot simultaneously at Warner Bros., from May 25 until August 3. Over the years, "Casablanca" gained a more popular following than "Now, Voyager" did; in 1998 a novel entitled 'As Times Goes By', written by Michael Walsh for Warner Books, follows the characters of Rick, Ilsa, Victor (Paul Henreid), Sam and Louis (Claude Rains) after they left Casablanca.
When originally scheduled to direct "Now, Voyager", filmmaker Edmund Goulding wrote a treatment for the film, but he fell ill and was unable to direct the film. Michael Curtiz then was assigned as director, as soon as he had finished shooting another Wallis production called "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942) with James Cagney, but from the very start, it became clear that Curtiz and Bette Davis couldn't get along. Finally, producer Hal B. Wallis decided to go with a new director, London-born Irving Rapper. "He was a pleasant, amusing Englishman. He liked Bette and she liked him," Wallis recalled in 'Starmaker', his 1989 mémoires. Irving Rapper was a vocal coach, dialogue director and assistant director in the 1930s who, prior to "Now, Voyager", had directed only three features, including "One Foot in Heaven" (1941) starring Fredric March and Martha Scott, and "The Gay Sisters" (1942) with Barbara Stanwyck. In the end, just as Bette Davis, he was not the first choice by all means, but he turned out to be the right one.
Four years later, Irving Rapper and his three leading actors from "Now, Voyager" – Bette Davis, Paul Henreid and Claude Rains (Davis' favorite co-star) – were reunited with the drama "Deception", also made at Warner Bros. (this one without Hal B. Wallis), and in 1964, Paul Henreid directed Bette Davis (playing twin sisters) in the crime drama "Dead Ringer", with his daughter Monika Henreid playing a supporting role.
Irving Rapper and Bette Davis later worked together again in "The Corn Is Green" and "Another Man's Posion' (1951). "Irving has directed some of my best pictures," she said in later interviews.
Woman's pictures such as "Now, Voyager" were a popular genre in the 1930s and 1940s. The studios had several powerful leading ladies under contract, including Barbara Stanwyck ("Stella Dallas", 1937, based on Olive Higgins Prouty 1923 novel, who also wrote the novel "Now, Voyager" in 1941), Greta Garbo (several pictures, such as "Anna Karenina", 1935, and "Camille", 1937), Joan Crawford ("Mildred Pierce", 1945), and – of course – Bette Davis. Up until today, the topic of woman's pictures is still explored by scholars: do they emphasize feminism, are they (anti-)feminist or liberating? In most films, the focus was on independent women who made their own choices, instead of them circling like satellites around their leading men. That particular approach made so many films in this genre very worthwhile, and it's presumably one of the reasons why "Now, Voyager" still looks as fresh and original as the day when it was first released. Not dated at all, but standing the test of time all the way, more than seven decades later. That's an incredible achievement for any film, also considering that we're talking about an art form which has undergone so many changes since then.
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Today's Vietnam has been influenced by many things over the years. China has clearly made an impact with Chinese people heading south into this region centuries ago. There are other neighbours as well as of course the French who have left their mark on the Country. When it comes to religion, tradition still plays an important role while Hinduism, followed by Buddhism both brought different things to the people. No Vietnam travel package could ever ignore religion within the itinerary. Temples are found throughout the Country and a Vietnam tour is certain to include some of the following religious sites. Remember of course, to play due respect to such sites and dress appropriately.
• The One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột) in Hanoi is often regarded as the most important in Vietnam. It is within the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and dates back to the 11th Century. It has been destroyed and rebuilt a number of times, the last after the French destroyed it as they withdrew.
• The Perfume Pagoda is in a complex 75 kilometres south of Hanoi though you need to hike to get to this popular pilgrimage site. The temple itself is in a cave, Huong Tich.
• The Temple of Literature in the centre of Hanoi was founded by Confucians in 1070 and appears on a Vietnamese banknote and on the itinerary of most Vietnam holidays. It was the home to Vietnam's first university.
• Keo Pagoda in Vu Thu, Thai Binh Province, North Vietnam, was built in 1061 during the Ly Dynasty near the Red River. It hosts the Autumn festival which 30,000 visitors attend each year.
• Truc Lam Temple in Da Lat in the Central Highlands overlooks Tuyen Lam Lake and is accessed by climbing 222 steps.
• Thien Mu Pagoda near the ancient imperial city of Hue, is on Ha Khe Hill on the Perfume River in Huong Long five kilometres from the centre. It was built at the beginning of the 17th Century.
• The My Son Ruins outside Hoi An and Danang are Hindu by origin, built between the 4th and 14th Century and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Quan Cong Temple commemorates a Chinese general and the Chinese architecture is typical of much in Hoi An, an ancient trading port.
• Bao Quoc Temple in Hue was built in 1670 and has been a monk training centre since 1940.
• Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is Vietnam's first concrete pagoda and is found in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Thien Hau Templein Chinatown, Ho Chi Minh City is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Chinese Lady of the Sea.
• The Jade Emperor Pagoda is a busy place and arguably as famous as any temple in Vietnam. Barack Obama visited in 2016, while it has avoided any commercialisation despite the number of visitors.
• Vinh Trang Pagoda in the Mekong Delta has the appearance of an Indian Taj Palace. There are numerous mosaics, lovely gardens and several Buddhist structures.
• Cao Dai Temple outside Ho Chi Minh City blends several religions including even Catholicism and there are cathedral influences used in its architecture.


The first aid kit kept in the back of a vehicle may do little to serve you on the range if an accident or tragedy occurs. It's something that no responsible gun owner likes to talk about, but in the course of training with or being forced to use a firearm in self-defense, you may find yourself needing to stop the bleeding, start the breathing and treat for shock until more qualified medical technicians arrive. This is why firearms owners should develop a procedure to request qualified help, learn how to administer aid and obtain a trauma kit.
In terms of being capable of responding to a shooting injury, the essentials of a kit should include a tourniquet, bandages, gauze, a nasopharyngeal airway tube, nitrile gloves, surgical tape, a face shield and trauma shears.
You can spend a lot of money assembling a more comprehensive medical bag, but medical kits are something than can grow with your experience and training. G&A editors carry a basic Operator IFAK offered by Tacical Medical Solutions, which can be ordered at tacmedsolutions.com for less than $74. The aforementioned contents are organized in a full-zip nylon pouch that can be ordered in black, green, Multi Cam, tan, red, and bright orange.
Also, the Operator IFAK can be carried aboard an airplane for travel because it is classified as a medical device by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Therefore, it can be conveniently attached to the side of any carry-on bag that features MOLLE webbing. Though the medical shears may call for additional TSA screening, you'll be allowed to carry them once they've verified that they are not scissors.
On receipt of any medical kit, be sure to keep the sealed packs of dressing and gauze as-is so they remain sterile. However, we do recommend removing the tourniquet from its plastic bag for faster access and employment.
Even with the best kit, no gear is very useful without appropriate training.


In spite of his rejection by the Senate for the post of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been invited by two leading world anti-corruption groups.
Magu has been invited by the Transparency International and Global Witness to speak at an international conference on money laundering and assets recovery.
He is slated to speak on March 21, 2017 in London and expected to deliver a paper on the topic, "Give Us Our Money Back – Nigeria's Fight Against Corruption: A Critical Conversation".
The invitation from the Global Witness and Transparency International is in recognition of the invaluable role the Magu-led EFCC has played in his more than one year in office in recovery of stolen funds.
According to the spokesperson of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the invitation came coincidentally a few days after the Senate chose to overlook the strides achieved by Magu, and instead refused his re-nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari as the substantive chairman of the EFCC.
The international conference, which is coming on the heels of the 2017 London Anti-Corruption Summit, will focus on the progress of Nigeria's asset recovery and anti-corruption efforts.
It will also feature a panel discussions for "critical exchange of views" between officials and non-government experts from Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
A few international personalities have been invited along with Magu to participate in the conference.
Among those from Nigeria are Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information; Prof. Itse Sagay, Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC; its secretary, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye and Olanrewaju Suraju of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda.


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The Master Series: Book 1 – Devil's Spawn by Sarah Masters
Vincent's life is turned upside down with the return of Julian. Will Vincent find out why Julian is really called The Master?
After an altercation with Vincent, Julian leaves the ton as captain of Le Frai de Démon, trading his wares in foreign parts. Two years pass, two years of Vincent abstaining from sex and mourning the loss of his love.
Week nights, gay men gather in Devil's Spawn, Julian's club, and though Vincent doesn't partake in sexual contact, he visits the club as a way to bring Julian closer despite his absence.
One night, Vincent's life is turned upside down with the return of Julian. Though his heart tells him to open up and allow Julian in, his pride rears its stubborn head. Will Julian be able to break down the barriers? And will Vincent find out why Julian is really called The Master?
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I'm trying out the loveyoudivine publisher and I have to say, I have a few problems with it. Perhaps that's for another post though and this one is a review for the book Devil's Spawn. This is a good book with some very light BDSM elements and mostly focuses on the turmutous relationship between the two main characters. There is very little setting and world building, even though this is a historical, yet the strong chemistry and characters easily carried this enjoyable story. I'm very interested to see where this leads and hope to pick up the next in the series, although this plays into the problem I have with one story broken up over several different books and rather expensive per story when they should be combined. Here each short story (~30 pages) is $2.40 and there will be several that put together equal one full story. So know that going in, you're paying MORE for the full story than you would if you bought a full sized novel. Trust me, I'm annoyed by this too.
But moving on to the story itself, Vincent is upset that Julian left him two years ago without a word. Since then Vincent has craved Julian's dominant personality and their explosive chemistry, making Vincent rather grumpy and ill tempered. Upon hearing that Julian is back at port, Vincent returns to Julian's club in hopes of seeing the man who captured then broke his heart. When their chemistry picks up where it left off, Vincent must decide if he's going to take a chance on Julian a second time or hide his heart.
Given that this is a romance, it's not a stretch to know what Vincent chooses but the short journey between the two men is very hot and dynamic. Vincent may crave Julian's domination but it's not classic BDSM and more so, Vincent loves Julian's take charge attitude more than he loves being tied and whipped. The BDSM elements are very light and not overwhelming so readers shouldn't be turned off by the inclusion but be warned this is not the main aspect of their relationship. Perhaps in future books it'll become more defined, but for this introduction the focus is on the characters, sex, and their acceptance of each other despite past hurt.
Told from third person from Vincent's perspective, the character of Julian is less defined for the reader but still very dynamic. While Vincent has been pining away for Julian, Julian on the other hand has been enjoying the delights of many young bodies. His explanation is practical and understandable, even if his lack of fidelity may displease romantics. There are a few details brought up but not fully resolved or integrated into the story, such as the altercation at the start, but this is very much a beginning to the men and their relationship so I assume further stories will delve more deeply into these aspects and perhaps resolve the lingering details – of which there were many.
The writing was decent, but tried too hard in a few areas. The beginning especially is filled with alliteration and detracts from the story as it attempts to be more literary than necessary.
Vincent"s carriage drew up outside Devil"s Spawn, dark shadows swallowing it with a fog-filled, frost-bitten maw. He puffed out an impatient breath, and his cloudy exhalation amalgamated with the mist.
There are several points in the story where such examples litter the writing instead of enhancing it, but overall it does settle somewhat to a more enjoyable narrative. Hopefully future stories won't be filled with such overblown writing and instead concentrate on the strengths of the story, which are the characters. The sex scenes are smoking hot and enjoyable so fans will be certain to enjoy this story. As an introduction, it's decent to good with enough interest for me to carry on, even knowing it's a sneaky way to get more money out of readers.
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The Quran is the primary foundation of Islam and a fundamental source of the Islamic law (sharia). It is the main reference for Islamic principles and values. It is supplemented by the hadith (or the written record of Muhammad's life) to aid in its interpretation.
The Muslims believe that the Quran is the actual (verbatim) message from God to the people, transmitted by the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. They believe that messages were revealed to the prophet in the course of 23 years (609 CE to 632 CE). Muhammad's companions wrote down the messages from memory and compiled them after he died.
Considering that Muhammad was illiterate, Muslims regard the Quran as his most important miracle, a proof of his prophethood, and the truth of the religion. It is believed to be the final word of God, who started revealing messages to Adam then lastly to Muhammad.
The original language of the Quran was Arabic but has since been translated to many different languages as the religion spreads throughout the world. Despite the passage of time, today's Quran is the same as the Quran 1400 years ago. It was Caliph Uthman who was responsible for establishing a standard version of the Quran to preserve its sanctity. The Quran is composed of 114 chapters (sura) with topics ranging from ethics, spirituality, moral, and social issues.
The Master of the Day of Requital.
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Respect for the Quran is an important aspect of the Muslim faith, and the Quran is treated with reverence.
It is sad to note though that in light of terrorist attacks, some people have resorted to burning the Quran as a sign of protest. Muslims consider these as a sacrilege and they have reacted emotionally to said incidents. For them, the Quran is holy and the act of burning the Quran or insulting the religion and the Prophet Muhammad is considered blasphemous.
In March 2011, American pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, led the burning of the Quran. As a result, this spurred 2 days of deadly protests in Afghanistan.
The Quran asserts in its text that it is divinely ordained. Muslims believe that it is not possible for a human to produce a book like the Quran, as the Quran itself maintains.
The Quran acknowledges the books that went before it (the Torah and the Gospels) and attributes their similarities to their divine origin saying all of them have been revealed by the one God.
The Quran recounts stories of many of the people and events narrated in Jewish and Christian books although it differs in many details. Moses and Jesus are mentioned in the Quran as prophets of God. In fact, Moses is mentioned more in the Quran than any other individual. Jesus is mentioned more often in the Quran than Muhammad, while Mary is mentioned in the Quran more than the New Testament.
Just like the Bible, the Quran embodies the spirit of Islam which is about being compassionate and just. They both have verses that talk about forgiveness, kindness (especially for the poor), and peace.
Truly, the Quran advocates acceptance, embracing both differences and similarities, and acknowledging the one God who is the source of all.
The Quran and the religion of Islam also paved the way for the Arabic alphabet and language to mature. The Quran inspired Islamic arts, specifically the so-called Quranic arts of calligraphy and illumination (or elucidation). The Quran is, in fact, regarded as the finest literary work in the Arabic language.
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Q: Finding minimum number of inspection points using QGIS? I am working on a pipeline inspection project and there is a high liklihood that some inspection tool deployment/retrieval station will need to be installed on the pipe network.  the problem is determining the best places to locate the stations.  Analytically it would seem that I am looking for a minimum set of loactions P such that the network distance l between any two points "adjacent" pi, pj to eachother on the network is less than or equal to a given distance L
P = min{ p(x,y) | l(pi,pj) <= L }
I am at a loss as to where to start in solving this problem.

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Here is a card I received in Terri's Technique Night swap. This is the "Pivot Twist Pop-up" Technique. It's a whole lot easier than it looks. Trust me on this one! I have a link to the instructions and some tips in that link that will save you some time, frustration and confusion!!! So please read the whole post before you head out to the link! Click here to be directed to the instructions.
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Since arriving in Niagara, Canada in 1948, the Pillitteri family has been committed to creating a legacy for generations to follow. Now, over six decades later, Pillitteri Estates Winery proudly continues a family tradition of viticulture and winemaking excellence.
With three generations actively involved with our winery's operations, we can truly say that each bottle of wine we make is a product of our family's passion. We are proud to be able to share the fruits of our labour with wine enthusiasts around the world, and consider each person that enjoys a glass of Pillitteri wine to be a part of our family.
The Pillitteri story begins in old world Italy with Gary as a child working on his family's vineyard. The move to Canada in 1948 began the journey.
Aleksandar Kolundzic our winemaker brings with him over 15 years of experience and expertise in winemaking.
Pillitteri Estates Winery is located in the heart of Canada's largest grape growing and winemaking region, only 17km from the world famous Niagara Falls.
Pillitteri has won over 800 awards for our wines and Icewines. We proudly display many of these awards in our awards gallery.


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Q: how to edit css of children tablepagination material ui component I am using tablepagination that is inside a modal and because of that the Select component with menuItem components is behind the modal and i cannot see it. All i have to do is apply a higher zIndex to select component, i guess, but i don't know how. The best i did so far is change the color to green.
const styles = {
    selectRoot: {
        zIndex: 1600,
        background: '#00ff00'
    }
}

<TableFooter>
    <TableRow>
        <TablePagination
            classes={{selectRoot: classes.selectRoot}}
            count={dataCount}
            rowsPerPage={rowsPerPage}
            page={page}
            onChangePage={this.handleChangePage}
            onChangeRowsPerPage={this.handleChangeRowsPerPage}
            labelDisplayedRows={({ from, to, count }) => `${from} - ${to} / ${count}`}
            labelRowsPerPage={<IntlMessages id="datatable.labelRowsPerPage" />}
        />
    </TableRow>
</TableFooter>

Someone could help?

A: It is a material UI select backdrop. You have to make use of the SelectProps in TablePagination props. Below is an example.
<TableFooter>
<TableRow>
    <TablePagination
        count={dataCount}
        rowsPerPage={rowsPerPage}
        page={page}
        onChangePage={this.handleChangePage}
        onChangeRowsPerPage={this.handleChangeRowsPerPage}
        labelDisplayedRows={({ from, to, count }) => `${from} - ${to} / ${count}`}
        labelRowsPerPage={<IntlMessages id="datatable.labelRowsPerPage" />}
        SelectProps ={{
          MenuProps: {
            style: {zIndex: 1600}
          }
        }}
    />
</TableRow>


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A new study by scholars at the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis has found that women's brains appear to be about three years younger than men's of the same chronological age, metabolically speaking. The researchers believe these findings could be one clue to why women tend to stay mentally sharp longer than men.
The brain runs on sugar, but how the brain uses sugar changes as people get older. Younger people use a majority of their brain fuel for a process called aerobic glycolysis that sustains brain development and maturation. As people age, the fraction of brain fuel used for aerobic glycolysis drops steadily and levels off at very low amount by the time people are in their 60s.
For this study, 205 participants underwent PET scans to measure the flow of oxygen and glucose in their brains. For each person, the researchers determined the fraction of sugar committed to aerobic glycolysis in various regions of the brain. They trained a machine-learning algorithm to find a relationship between age and brain metabolism by feeding it the men's ages and brain metabolism data. Then, the researchers entered women's brain metabolism data into the algorithm and directed the program to calculate each woman's brain age from its metabolism. The algorithm yielded brain ages an average of 3.8 years younger than the women's chronological ages. They also performed the analysis in reverse by training the algorithm on women's data and applied it to men's. This time, the algorithm reported that men's brains were 2.4 years older than their true ages.
For future studies, the researchers want to figure out why this phenomena exists and whether people with younger-looking brains are less likely to develop cognitive problems.
The full study, "Persistent Metabolic Youth in the Aging Female Brain," was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It may be accessed here.


Prof. John McMurtry (2019-02-07). Canada's Role in the Venezuela Coup. globalresearch.ca The pervasive claim of 'fraudulent elections' is refuted by the international evidence of nearly 100 professional journalists from around the world whose June 26 report on the 2018 May election was unanimous in declaring the Venezuela's electoral system as "fraud proof"
RT (2019-02-07). 'Weaponized disinformation': Pentagon craves new 'influencing tools' against 'enemy propaganda'. rt.com US Defense Department officials are pushing for an escalation of "information warfare," urging the military to think outside the box of traditional conflicts as hysteria over adversaries' "influence operations" persists.
repost (2019-02-07). SF Weiner's Shilling For Property Speculators and Billionaires. indybay.org SF State Senator Scott Weiner is a shill for developers, speculators and billionaires. He opposes any control of housing for working people and is pushing gentrication profitting real estate operators and banksters while opposing taxes on big corporations in San Francisco to fund programs for homeless and the poor.
Alex Darocy (2019-02-07). Rest in Peace Sherry Conable. indybay.org In shocking news to the Santa Cruz activist community, Sherry Conable was identified as the woman found dead on Cowell Beach on Monday morning. Sherry participated in and organized countless political demonstrations and anti-war events over the course of decades in the Santa Cruz area. She will be dearly missed.
Jubilee USA Network (2019-02-07). Puerto Rico Debt Deal Receives Court Approval. indybay.org Judge Laura Taylor Swain approved a deal to restructure $17 billion of Puerto Rico's $72 billion debt on Monday. Court approval was the last hurdle creditors and the island's oversight board needed for a plan to address sales tax backed debt or "COFINA" debt.
WSWS (2019-02-07). Washington issues ultimatum to Venezuela over "humanitarian aid" ploy. wsws.org Behind the cynical pretense of concern over Venezuela's social crisis, the Pentagon and CIA are setting the stage for an armed confrontation on the country's border.
WSWS (2019-02-07). Wave of walkouts in Matamoros, Mexico builds toward general strike. wsws.org An additional 40,000 workers have gone on strike across multiple industries, threatening to bring the city to a standstill.
WSWS (2019-02-07). The reality of capitalism: GM makes $11.8 billion in profits while closing plants, eliminating 14,000 jobs. wsws.org The huge profits, side-by-side with the destruction of entire communities, expose the real character of the capitalist system and why the working class must abolish it.
WSWS (2019-02-07). Election of Nayib Bukele in El Salvador signals further shift to US imperialism. wsws.org The overwhelming victory of Bukele was chiefly an expression of popular loathing toward the traditional ruling parties.
Dan Bacher (2019-02-07). PG&E Topples Western States Petroleum Association in California Lobbying Spending in 2018. indybay.org Two days before the filing of lobbying expenses by PG&E, Consumer Watchdog called for the ouster of the California Public Utilities Commission over its decision to extend a $6 billion credit line to Pacific Gas & Electric in what the group called "an unneeded emergency process that allowed no time for scrutiny."
WSWS (2019-02-07). US military conducting urban warfare training exercises in Los Angeles. wsws.org With little in the way of advanced warning, thousands of frightened Los Angeles residents awoke this week to the sound of low-flying helicopters, gunfire and explosions.
WSWS (2019-02-07). Chinese billionaire stripped of Australian residency as "foreign interference" campaign ramps up. wsws.org Huang's banishment may well be the prelude to the first criminal charges laid against Australian citizens under the "foreign interference" laws.
Register Peace & Freedom or Green (2019-02-07). Tax Time is Bye Bye Trump Time. indybay.org As predicted, as soon as people start filling out their tax forms, they realize, if they did not understand before, that Nazi Trump's election sales pitch of "helping" the average person was simply a billionaire enrichment scheme so that Billionaire Nazi Trump could steal from the National Treasury to make himself and his cronies richer, the only reason he had to run for office.
WSWS (2019-02-07). Sri Lankan SEP public meetings to launch Tamil edition of The Russian Revolution and the Unfinished Twentieth Century. wsws.org The book is critical in exposing the many lies perpetrated about the Russian Revolution in 1917 and the subsequent degeneration of the Soviet Union.
Alexander Rubinstein (2019-02-06). Venezuela Authorities Discover Cache of US-Made Weapons Amid Slow-Rolling US Coup. mintpressnews.com Authorities believe the cache was sent from Miami, Florida, a city notorious as a nexus of Pink Wave emigres and a major throughway in the international black-market arms trade.
Lucas Koerner — VA Editorial Board (2019-02-06). Venezuela: Coup d'Etat or Constitutional Transition? venezuelanalysis.com Writing for the Venezuelanalysis team, Lucas Koerner examines the (un)constitutionality of Juan Guaido's claim to power.
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Do you like the look of Trump's tax plan?
In this Feb. 22, 2017, file photo, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin listens at right as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting on the Federal budget in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Trump wants to tackle tax reform, but the loss on health care deals a blow to that effort.
Last week, the Trump administration outlined a plan to cut and simplify taxes for businesses and many individuals, a proposal the White House says will help to unshackle the economy and create growth.
Do you like the look of President Trump's tax plan?
That's our Question of the Week for readers.
The president proposed changes to the U.S. tax code that would include slashing the top tax rate for corporations (from 35 percent to 15 percent), reducing the top tax rate for individuals (from 39.6 percent to 35 percent) while shrinking the number of tax brackets for individuals (from seven to three), doubling the standard deduction while scrapping most itemized deductions, eliminating the inheritance tax and cutting taxes on investment income.
Administration officials and supporters say the tax cuts will spawn economic growth, provide much-needed relief to middle-class taxpayers and reduce distortions in savings and investment decisions.
Do you think tax cuts would pay for themselves?
Would you benefit from the plan as it is sketched out so far?
Should California lawmakers support the plan? Some analysts say a proposed trim in federal deductions for state and local tax payments would hurt people in places like California that have higher tax rates.
Are changes like those proposed last week needed? Or should more basic changes be considered? Other ideas include the "Fair Tax" (replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes) and the flat tax.
Email your thoughts to letters@ocregister.com. Please include your full name and city or community of residence. Provide a daytime phone number. Or, if you prefer, share your views in the comments section that accompanies this article online.
We'll publish as many responses as possible.
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Urban. original. real. DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein is a confident, modern floral woody fragrance for her with feminine sophistication and an unexpected edge.
I just love the fresh, fruity, slightly woody smell of this perfume (EDP) and find it to be the perfect alternative for those Autumn or early Spring days where a light, floral perfume or a heavy, warm perfume just doesn't feel right.
The pretty pale pink perfume is easy to see in the simple glass bottle and the soft scent of green pears and gardenia remind me a little of taking a walk in the woods on a warm day.
The smell is a little strong when initially applied (like most perfumes), but it quickly fades into a soft, almost delicate fragrance.
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I received a 5ml sample of this from the last box from Sample Bar. When I first received this sample my immediate thoughts were "Isn't Calvin Klein a males brand?" And i had to research that it was actually for a female even though it has pink packaging. I am quite new to perfumes as I never was really interested in them plus the cheap ones have that horrible alcohol smell. This is the first 'expensive' brand of perfume I have ever used. The first glance of the packaging I received for this sample was quite simple, nothing special but it looked elegant and sophisticated. But the thing I loved about the perfume was the scent itself. It's very light, and feminine. The scent is also a bit floral, with a slight sweetness, but all in all very lovely. I was scared that it wasn't going to last long because the formula leaned towards the lighter side compared to cheaper perfumes. But it surprisingly stayed on me for a very long time. This is my special event scent as it is quite pricey, but I definitely recommend you check it out. I would definitely purchase the full size of this perfume but unfortunately my local Farmers store only has this available in the gift set and I would prefer the perfume on its own.
And thanks for saying this review was good as this is the first perfume I have ever reviewed on this site.
I didn't get this one from goodie box it was from the last sample bar and at first I was like isn't Calvin Klein a males perfume but I am happy I gave this a go and still have a little left that I am saving because I love it so much.
Oh man, your review has made me annyed at myself for stopping goodiebox haha. I definitely want to see if my Farmers has it so I can smell it - your review makes it smell amazing.


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Q: Set-AzApiManagementPolicy - How to set policy on multiple Operations I am trying to understand how to apply custom policies (ie. Caching) to target each operations within an given API.  Below is a sample cache policy file (xml) for a "Get Test1" policy:
<policies>
<inbound>
    <base />
    <cache-lookup vary-by-developer="false" vary-by-developer-groups="false" allow-private-response-caching="false" must-revalidate="false" downstream-caching-type="none" />
</inbound>
<backend>
    <base />
</backend>
<outbound>
    <base />
    <cache-store duration="3600" />
</outbound>
<on-error>
    <base />
</on-error>

So based on the above, I have several other operations within the same API that I want to apply unique policy to (Get Test2, Get Test3...).  My understanding is that I need to execute a new Set-AzApiManagementPolicy for each operation I want to apply a policy to.  Is this correct?  This seem a bit tedious.
Can Set-AzApiManagementPolicy take a single XML file with various scopes defined within it?
Thanks


On Election Day Tuesday, citizens across the nation were watching history in the making. Not only did voters' ballots have the candidates nominated for each political party, but in certain states and cities, issues and amendments were voted upon. Colorado and Washington passed ballot action legalizing the sale and possession of marijuana. This means the herb can be used recreationally, which is a monumental move in the drug policy of society today.
Marijuana in Washington and Colorado will now have the same treatment of tobacco and alcohol. State regulations will apply, and, eventually, in the long run, it could be taxed. Colorado and Washington are waiting to see if federal authority would enforce any drug laws.
Still, any pending misdemeanor cases of marijuana possession were dropped in all of Washington's largest counties. As for Colorado, prosecutors are still reviewing their own pending cases for marijuana possession, because it is too soon to decide whether these cases should be dropped.
As for how the law exists right now, adults in Colorado are able to possess up to an ounce and six marijuana plants. This excludes the public use of driving while "intoxicated." Commercial sales for marijuana in Colorado could be possible by 2014; and for now, lawmakers can write regulations on how it can be sold. In Washington, marijuana possession of an ounce or less is allowed. This could become legal on Dec. 6. In order for the measure to become legal, the measure must not be blocked, and it could take up to a year.
Federal response is the enemy for those who praise these new laws. Marijuana business owners are going to fear any response from the feds. The easement comes from Obama's previous visits to several of the battleground states during the election. He made no mention about any marijuana laws and therefore many users of marijuana take this as consent for the legalization. The federal government has no more time to talk about marijuana legalization, as marijuana did get 50,000 more votes than Obama last Tuesday. In the end, the federal government still has the power to ultimately decide.
College students are all over the news about the new marijuana laws. A spokesman for the University of Washington said it won't tolerate someone walking around campus smoking a blunt. Even though Colorado and Washington approved the legalization, college campuses won't be welcoming of such products on their property.
The only thing the states can do is wait and hope the federal government doesn't fight against it. Colorado and Washington are also going to have to fight to uphold their laws even on college campuses. As some officials described it, they do not want their education funded by "pot money." In the end, supporters do have things to fear: the federal government and, for college students, campus policies. For now, residents will have to make do with what they have. Certainly, opponents will do all they can to minimize use.


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Taxpayers who have to give the state the monthly or quarterly VAT will have five extra days to do so.
Taxpayers in Portugal will have another five days to pay their monthly and quarterly taxes to Finance. The news was published by Jornal de Negócios (paid access), which cites a bill proposed by the Government in the Parliament. However, this extension does not affect the period for the submission of periodic VAT declarations, which have remained unchanged.
This proposal was well received by accountants, who will this way gain time in the fulfillment of the tax obligations of their clients.
Currently, the deadline for delivery of the monthly and quarterly VAT declarations and the payment deadline is the same.
The monthly declarations must be delivered electronically until the 10th day of the second month following the operations. For those under the quarterly scheme, which are taxpayers with a turnover of less than EUR 650 thousand in the previous year, the declaration must be submitted by the 15th of the second month following the quarter of the calendar year to which the transactions relate.
However, these time limits remain, but the payment of the tax can be made five days later.
28.1% of the energy consumed in 2017 was produced by renewable sources, slightly below the previous year and still a long way short of the official target of 31%.