At Basingstoke Locksmiths we have an extremely well stocked shop based on what we and you our customers need. How do we know this, through many years of experience.
We also have workshop facilities for pinning up master key systems, repairing locks new and old, cutting keys and so much more.
Cutting cylinder, mortice, vehicle and safe keys. You name it and we can probably do it for you.
Cutting keys by code number and by hand.
Making church type keys to antique locks.
Master key suites from a few to hundreds of cylinders. Done in house for a quick turn around and servicing.
Repairing locks including welding and brazing if required.
Making window and door grilles.
Rubber Stamps, made the same day in red, black or blue ink.
Our stock is not exhaustive but we can get many items the next day.


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Q: regular expression for username that allow number or characters and some special characters I have following regular expression to verify username
strUsername.match(/[a-zA-Z0-9_.@]{6,100}$/g)

User name must be minimum 6 and maximum length of 100 number or characters and following special characters _.@ are optional.
It works for most cases, but somehow this username user-omega32 get passed, which is really should not be. Can anybody tell me why?

A: You need to use both anchors ^ and $ (i.e. line start and line end)
strUsername.match(/^[\w.@]{6,100}$/)

Also \w can be used in place of [a-zA-Z0-9_]

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Committing to write a daily blog requires that one reflect daily. I really like this part of blogging. I appreciate the check-in, the attention I have to pay, the consciousness. I've been sitting here, for example, for about an hour with my mind wandering all over the place, thinking about the day, writing a little, dozing by the fire, content as a cat. I've written half sentences, half paragraphs, still looking for an opening. Usually, it takes some shape as stream of consciousness morphs into a theme. Sometimes, however, like now, nothing coherent comes. Just random stuff.
A lot comes up in this process, though, one way or the other.
Thinking about the conversations I had over coffee at two different times today with two different friends.. my takeaway: there is a lot of life going on out there… my hat's off to everybody. You're all–we're all–dealing with a lot-o-sh*t. Life's good, life's messy and I'm reminded of a recent expression: Not my circus, not my monkeys. Which is now a thing. But it's also apt. Not because other people's lives are none of our business.. there's plenty of room for empathy, compassion and generosity.. but because there are a LOT of circuses out there with a LOT of monkeys. We are not the only ones on earth livin' our crazy; there are a LOT of brands of crazy out there, which is to say lots of challenges, lots of alternative happinesses. Many ways to walk through this world.
Thinking, for the 58th consecutive year, what the hell Christmas is about… reminding myself that one thing it's not is the ticking off of items on my ridiculously organized to-do list, though in early December, that's exactly what it feels like. Maybe that's okay. Maybe things in life are most enjoyed when you've worked hard to get there. Tranquility is most sublime after slogging through the chaos and muck. We all thrive on accomplishment. Accomplishment is one of the essential food groups.
And still working on finding the sweet spot in the holidays. Our numerous, numerous little things are adding up to a whole that is its own glowing magic.
And yeah, I am deeply grateful for the serenity of our home. For me, peace at home, in part, is a function of order, uncluttered space, and calm. As well, comfort and aesthetics. Respite from the storm. All important. Our home does winter particularly well.
Speaking of, weather today was unremarkable, foggy this morning and overcast this afternoon, neither pleasant nor terribly cold. But I, like everyone else in the state, am so relieved at the forecast of an epic storm on the way. I'm ready to hunker down for a couple of days of rain and wind, willing trees not to fall on our roof, as I do.
I'm appreciating that Peter gabbed eagerly and forthcomingly at dinner tonight, then voluntarily, without being asked, cleared everyone's plates from the table…then dropped one on the way to the sink and it shattered, the shock of which made him drop his glass, and milk went everywhere. He laughed out of embarrassment, but he also knew we weren't going to kill him, which is my favorite part of that story.
Very amused by an online program called Elfster that I set up tonight for eight Frame cousins (inlaws and outlaws) that will facilitate the draw for our annual gift exchange. Yet another modern time-saving planning device brought to you by the internet.
Not very amused that Jim broke yet another (very prominent) tooth and will have to have yet another implant. Especially after having gone nine months with a very visible gap in his smile. He's already decided to get fitted for a "flipper" (?) which is a temporary, removable tooth to fill the space, a purely cosmetic device, and in my opinion worth whatever it costs. Poor, poor, poor guy. Hell awaits, including painful shots of novocaine into excruciatingly awkward places.
Texted furiously this evening with my cousin, who's on the front line of elder care, and at the end of a trying, difficult and heartbreaking day with her aging parents. Today's traumas included a near-tragic miscommunication that left my uncle cold and alone, stranded in his wheelchair on the driveway for about half an hour before somebody noticed, and a tumbling fall on a hard tile floor. Both very unfair, violent and insulting. Hearing that news at 10pm, you don't get into your car and drive an hour. You don't call and offer words of encouragement. You just sit with it. And try not to see the picture of either in your mind.
Today was a quiet Monday in early December. Life notwithstanding, it was a sweet and gratifying day.
I make a point of taking pictures every day so I have something to work from, but sometimes the photo doesn't tell the right story. Here's a downtown shot.. E Street Plaza, including the city's just installed and decorated tree. I'm the one holding a large bag full of gifts.
Finishing, nearly, my Christmas shopping does, definitely, define this day.
** We radar'd many: 71mph, 91mph, 84mph, 88mph. You win if you guessed any of those.


Ideas and advice for keeping your home safe.
You're tired of renting and realize the money you're spending on rent each month could go towards owning your dream home. But the thought of going through the home-buying process scares you. You don't know where to start, what you should know, or who you should talk to. You're not alone. In fact, 35% of all home purchases were by first-time homebuyers. Educating yourself on the home-buying process in advance will help you make the right decisions and prevent buyers' remorse. Knowing these seven terms will help protect your interests when buying a home.
Do you have radon in your home? How would you know?
Every day we are constantly surrounded by bacteria that can cause problems.
DO cover all electrical outlets and wall switches with cover plates, and replace any that are damaged. You should never have exposed wires coming out of your walls.
DO use extension cords only on a temporary basis. Using them longterm can result in unnecessary fire hazards.
DO keep appliances clean and free of dust, lint and grease.
DO check every electrical cord in a room for any damage and looseness. If a cord is damaged, replace it.
DO keep all electrical devices away from water sources. Water leaks into appliances or on to small devices can result in electrocution.
DO use a quality surge suppressor with enough sockets for every component.
DON'T install a cord under a rug where it will become worn by foot traffic. It can also become a fire hazard should something go wrong with it.
DON'T yank electrical cords from the wall; this can damage both the plug and outlet.
DON'T attempt to fix an electrical appliance or tool while the unit is plugged in.
DON'T keep resetting a breaker that trips. If it trips right after you reset it, there could be problem that needs to be investigated.
DON'T overload a circuit by plugging in too many appliances.
DON'T use extension cords for large appliances, such as refrigerators, or anything else that pulls a lot of power.


Medven is a textile armchair made of multiple steel frames that are individually upholstered and then assembled. The deliberately abundant cover and the soft internal filling give the armchair an informal and inviting character. Medven features four casters for increased mobility and versatility of use.
Steel structure, elastic support straps, polyurethane cushions, Dacron lining, fabric or leather cover.


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Interview: Tiffany Ng, University of Michigan Carillonist
On November 7, 2017, the China NCPA Orchestra make their UMS debut in a performance that also features pipa virtuoso Wu Man. Tiffany Ng is an assistant professor of music at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the University carillonist at Burton Tower. Her research focuses on the spectator and employee culture of the National Center for the Performing Arts venue, and we chatted about role of Western classical music in contemporary Chinese culture, bringing kids to concerts, seeing the orchestra in Ann Arbor, and more.
You mentioned that your research was focused on the spectator and employee culture of the National Center for the Performing Arts venue. What surprised you about the culture of the venue? What did you learn more broadly?
In the fifteen or so years following the construction of the groundbreaking Shanghai Grand Theater in 1998, every first-tier, second-tier, and even aspiring third-tier city in China has striven to demonstrate its global modernity with an architecturally adventurous cultural building. The new performing arts centers are designed to showcase a variety of traditions, from Western opera to Chinese theater to Russian ballet. It's remarkable to see classical music playing such a prominent role in the nation's construction of global cosmopolitan cities. The powerful association of Western classical music with a new sense of Chinese global modernity has drawn new audiences of all ages to classical music concerts. The single most important listeners, from my point of view, are children.
During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), conservatories were closed, and Western classical music was banned and its practitioners persecuted. The result is that an entire generation shares an unfamiliarity with that tradition. By 2009, however, an estimated 38 million children were studying piano, supported by parents whose hopes for their children range from gaining an edge in college admissions to international music stardom. In my fieldwork at Chinese performing arts centers, I regularly observed that concerts are filled with earnest parents whose children listen quietly and attentively to solo pianists and symphony orchestras alike. I would warn, however, against the sweeping statements going around that China is to become the refuge of Western classical music as Western audiences dwindle. There are new audiences being cultivated in Western countries, and new Chinese traditions being cultivated in Chinese performing arts centers.
Anything that you learned that you think would be interesting or useful for an Ann Arbor audience member attending the performance to consider?
Bring your kids! Given the educational value that families in Beijing place on taking their children to symphony concerts at the National Center for the Performing Arts, the members of the NCPA Orchestra are seasoned at performing for audiences of all ages. I've seen Chinese orchestras play on unfazed, even as the occasional child listener vocalizes delight or scrambles over seats to get closer to mom or dad. The NCPA Orchestra is a leading force in building new, young generations of classical music fans in Beijing.
The NCPA Orchestra is visiting Ann Arbor in November. Will your research impact how you experience the performance?
Absolutely. Many audience members in China are unfamiliar with, or just not invested in, current Western concert-going orthodoxies; for example, there are usually a few listeners eagerly snapping mobile phone photos and videos during classical concerts so they can share the excitement of the experience with their friends. This will be my first opportunity to see the NCPA Orchestra perform outside of China to audiences with a more uniform social code. Moreover, the repertoire of symphony orchestras in China can be subject to the agendas of state and corporate entities and to the NCPA's mission to foster greater classical music literacy in China, but this performance will stage the NCPA's self-presentation to American audiences. I'm excited to see how the NCPA approaches the opportunity to help Western audiences learn more about China's burgeoning classical music scene and its global connections.
Where are you with your research now, and what are your future research plans?
Next year, I plan to return to Beijing and Shanghai to do follow-up fieldwork, supported by the Confucius Institute at the University of Michigan. Besides looking for the latest developments in audience behavior and demographics, I'd like to investigate the associations of Western classical music with nature, a connection that my interviewees frequently mentioned. I'd also like to conduct a more focused investigation of the developing role of concert hall pipe organs in China. When I first visited, the role and use of those numerous new instruments was unclear, and is evolving rapidly even now, along with the completion of China's first carillon in Beijing in 2014. I'm Assistant Professor of Carillon in the Organ Department, so the development of these instruments in China is of great interest to me as a practicing musician.
See the China NCPA Orchestra at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on November 7, 2017.

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DataTables CDN files for Responsive 2.0.1. This software was originally released on 20th January, 2016.
This release of Responsive is all about addressing issues that have been found since the major 2.0.0 release late last year. Primarily the issues relate to improving the decision making process for when columns should be shown and hidden, but there also also a number of other issues addressed.
Just one new feature which is to add the responsive-resize event (thanks zepernick for the patch) which is emitted when Responsive shows / hides columns.
New responsive-resize which is triggered when columns are shown or collapsed by Responsive.
Fix: IE8 compatibility. Child rows couldn't be shown.
Fix: On init, if Responsive hid columns, it was possible that the column width distribution might look really poor since the hidden columns would have been taken into account for the calculated widths.
Fix: Column selection type prevents text selection.
Fix: responsive.details when given as boolean false would result in an error.
Fix: Inline editing with Editor could cause the wrong column to be edited if the never class was used on a column due to incorrect indexing. To resolve the column index has been added to the information object for each column given to the renderer.
Fix: Columns which had text-align:center would cause the child row control to be rendered incorrectly.


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Ramón Queralto fue Intendente del Ejército y político.

Reseña biográfica
Intendente del Ejército y provincia de Aragón, de Navarra y Provincias Vascongadas.

Jefe Político.

Del  al  fue Presidente de la Diputación Provincial de Zaragoza.

Referencias

Véase también
 Gobiernos provinciales de España
 Provincia de Zaragoza
 Escudo de la provincia de Zaragoza

Enlaces externos
 Sitio oficial de la Diputación de Zaragoza

Políticos de España del siglo XIX
Presidentes de la Diputación de Zaragoza

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Telcos protest Uganda Telecoms taking over business
Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) Business centre in Kampala. The Ugandan government does not have its own data providing services. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI | NMG
On September 14, the government directed that public offices should buy their Internet, mobile and fixed telephone services from Uganda Telecoms Ltd (UTL).
The government says the move is meant to help UTL write off massive debts that led to it being placed under administration.
Private operators say the government's action is in breach of the UCC Act, 2013, and the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2003.
By HALIMA ABDALLAH
Telcos in Uganda have protested a government directive that all its business will be handled by Uganda Telecoms Ltd (UTL), in which the government has a minority stake.
On September 14, the government directed that public offices should buy their Internet, mobile and fixed telephone services from UTL.
Since 2013, government ministries, departments and agencies have been required to buy Internet backbone services from NBI, a public infrastructure company managed by Telmec.
Telcos, led by MTN Uganda, say the decision goes against free market principles. They are calling on the sector regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), to call for negotiations, failing which they will seek legal redress.
"The directive undermines the operational regime of a fully liberalised sector, and promotes anti-competitive behaviour by ring-fencing a major sector of the economy for one operator to the prejudice of other licensed operators," MTN's CEO, Wim Vanhelleputte, said in a letter to UCC.
The government says the move is meant to help UTL write off massive debts that led to it being placed under administration. However, UTL operates a 2G network while competitors are on 4G.
The telecoms sector was liberalised in 1998 allowing the entry of MTN, Airtel and other players. The Ugandan government does not have its own data providing services. Eighty per cent of companies are foreign owned.
"The commission shall in the performance of its functions under this act promote , develop and enforce fair competition and equality of treatment among all operators in any business or service relating to the communication," reads the UCC Act.
On September 22, UTL administrator Bemanya Twebaze briefed accounting officers on how they would implement the decision.
"UTL has now embarked on a strategy to enhance affordability and availability of Internet in Uganda to make our country competitive in the region," Mr Twebaze said.
UTL was placed under an administrator in April 2017 after a fall-out with majority shareholders in Libya. Libya owned 69 per cent while Uganda owned 31 per cent. In February, Libya recalled its directors, leaving Uganda with the burden of keeping the company afloat.
READ: Libyan partners abandon broke Uganda Telecom Ltd


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Q: Managing synthesized objective c objects like NSString, NSMutableArray pointing to strong in ARC project I am working on an iPad application which is converted to ARC. My question is that how do we manage synthesized objective c objects pointing to strong pointer in -(void)viewDidUnload and -(void)didReceiveMemoryWarning callbacks. I am aware about managing outlets to avoid memory issues. But confused about the objective c objects. Please give me reply...

A: viewDidUnload is deprecated and is no longer called in iOS 6 or later so you don't need to implement it.
For didReceiveMemoryWarning, you should treat them as you would any ivar in non-ARC, i.e. clear any caches or any data that you can recompute easily or, depending on your needs, dump some data to disk and clear the memory. Don't forget to call super.

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*(void)setMyObject:(MyObject *)anObject {
_myObject = nil;
_myObject = anObject;
}

this is a custom strong setter method, so whether u write @synthesize or not, the result is same,which will not lead changing of reference count.
and u should in -(void)didReceiveMemoryWarning method, write self.myObject = nil;


Directorate of Technical Education, Assam has recently issued the DTE Assam Admit Card for Computer Proficiency Test. This association is going to conduct the Computer Proficiency Test on 30-08-2017 for selection to the Posts of Junior Assistant and Assistant Store Keeper. Those applicants who are shortlisted for Computer Proficiency Test and going to take part in examination may download the DTE Assam Admit Card 2017 through this page. Applicants can hit the below given official link to download the DTE Assam Call Letter directly.
Aspirant, first log on to official site of Directorate of Technical Education, Assam that is www.dteassam.in.
On home page of official site go to "Recruitment (Jr. Assistant & Asstt. Storekeeper)" section and hit "Download Admit for Computer Proficiency Test" link.
Now DTE Assam Junior Assistant Admit Card page will be displayed in front of your computer screen.
Enter the required details in DTE Admit Card Assam such as Application No or Roll Number.
After filling the details, press "Search" button.
After submitting, your exam DTE Assam Asstt Store Keeper Admit Card will be displayed on your computer screen.
Take a hard copy of www.dteassam.in Admit Card and bring Admit Card of DTE Assam at the time of examination.
Previously, Directorate of Technical Education Assam released the job notification to fill up 89 Junior Assistant and Assistant Store Keeper Positions. For this concern, this association had conducted the written test on 30-07-2017 and Document Verification on 24-08-2017 and 24-08-2017. So, those applicants who have qualified all the rounds they can appear in Computer Proficiency Test which will be held on 30-08-2017. Applicants can download the DTE Admit Card by entering their Registration no. or roll no from official site that is www.dteassam.in or from below provided direct official link.
Only shortlisted applicants based on written exam will able to appear in the Computer Proficiency Test.
To download the DTE Assam Admit Card 2017–2018, candidates must hit this Official Link. Applicants are advised to stay in touch with us or bookmark on our web portal that is www.recruitmentinboxx.com by pressing Ctrl+D option. If you want to get latest info by email then subscribe our free email service or follow us on Facebook or Google plus.


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Q: How to programmatically embed a canned service with Express generator app in node js? I am new to NodeJS and I am trying to implement canned library (http://sideshowcoder.github.io/canned/) with Express Generator. But I after reading the docs, I can't understand how to embed it with an app generated by express generator?
Following is a way described in the docs to embed it.
 var canned = require('canned')
 ,   http = require('http')
 ,   opts = { logger: process.stdout }

can = canned('/path/to/canned/response/folder', opts)

http.createServer(can).listen(3000)    //This line is confusing

Now when I created an app using express-generator, i found the following line in bin\www :
var server = http.createServer(app);
server.listen(port);

Where app is the default app created by express-generator. Now I am confused because in canned library docs, we are supposed to send can app to the createServer function but in express generator it is already sending app to the same function.
I have a canned(mock) api /profile/index.get.json which I need to access.
Now, How can I embed it in this app?
Any help is appreciated.


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Home » EPL » EPL: Solskjaer issues warning to Liverpool ahead of clash with Man United
EPL: Solskjaer issues warning to Liverpool ahead of clash with Man United
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has revealed why he's struggling at Emirates this season.
Aubameyang signed a brand new cope with Arsenal in the summertime however has but to recapture his earlier gorgeous kind for the Gunners this season.
The 31-year-old has solely managed three Premier League objectives in 15 appearances to this point this season for Mikel Arteta's aspect.
However Aubameyang is now saying that he's struggling as a result of it was a part of soccer, including that he and his teammates gave lots on the finish of final season to win the FA Cup and to qualify for the Europa League.
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Palace on Thursday, Aubameyang instructed Sky Sports activities, "From the start of this season I used to be struggling lots, however I feel that is a part of soccer.
"We gave lots on the finish of the season to win the FA Cup and to qualify for the Europa League as a result of it was actually vital for the membership.
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"Typically you've ups and downs, and also you've to handle as greatest you'll be able to. I attempted my greatest, and till now it wasn't the perfect efficiency from me."
"I'm nonetheless optimistic. I feel I can flip this round," the Gabonese striker added.
"It's actually arduous to handle each, however you've to be as optimistic as you'll be able to as a result of the staff wants you.
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"I all the time attempt to give my greatest, not solely on the pitch but in addition within the dressing room for the fellows.
"Typically it's arduous, and perhaps you aren't in the appropriate temper, however you've to discover a strategy to change it and provides optimistic vibes for the fellows."
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In partnership with Adelaide City Library, Spoken Word SA presents our August Poet In Residence – Nico with her project Brainstorms.
Click here for details of events on our Event Calendar.
As our May/June Adelaide City Library Poet-In-Residence Ashlee Karlar wraps up her project, we would like to remind you all there are still two residencies to come in 2017. If you haven't applied yet, click here for details.
Ashlee Spalding is our current Poet-in-Residence at Adelaide City Library.
Here are some pics from a recent workshop. There are more to come: check the Events List for details.
Ashlee Spalding and the Power of Words.
Our Poet-in-Residence at Adelaide City Library during May and June.
Exploring the relationship between words and how they effect us, you will be invited to write down and share some of your stories, record some media, and get involved in a few other activities highlighting the positive and negative consequences of the things we say.
Keep an eye on our Events List and Facebook pages for details.
Sarah-Jane Justice was our first Adelaide City Library Poet-in-Residence for 2017.
Here are a few pictures from her residency.
For more info on the Poet-in-Residence program at Adelaide City Library, click here.
Spoken Word SA and Adelaide City Library are proud to present our first poet in residence for 2017 – Sarah Jane Justice who will be commencing her residency "If These Books Could Talk" on Tuesday 7th March.
A Summer Slam 2017 heat winner, Sarah has been working as a 'Musical Storyteller' which involved the creation of two albums and an EP along with performing in her own Fringe Show in 2016. Her residency will reinvigorate library contents and spaces by way of focusing on specific content in books, both digital and the physical, turning them into a spoken word piece. This poetic tour will include 2 workshops for attendees to take part in creating new works which will culminate in a public final presentation.


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Q: Unhashing an email address string with Java or Groovy I have a report which has email addresses that have been hashed. So for example I see...
Email Hash
8b405f28e92ea2c7bd4f05197350c876

Is there any way to get the original email address from this? Preferably with Java or Groovy?

A: There is a good chance that hash is MD5 based on it's length.
Reversing an MD5 hash by brute force is essentially impossible.
In this case you will have to hash all possible email addresses and compare to the hashes. If the possible email names is small and known there is a good chance of success, otherwise no.


Time and time again, immigrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border are never given a meaningful opportunity by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to explain why they fear returning to their country of origin. All too often CBP officers fail to follow the rules designed to protect asylum seekers at the border, and they sometimes insert untrue and nonsensical information into their deportation paperwork.
An immigrant who was forced through a fast-track deportation at the border involving these unlawful practices sued CBP on Thursday. His deportation was based on paperwork that included fabricated answers, and he was never given the opportunity to apply for asylum. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, seeks to hold CBP accountable for its negligence and unlawful practices.
José Crespo Cagnant, a Mexican immigrant who has lived in the United States with his U.S.-citizen partner for more than a decade, was arrested by CBP agents after entering the United States in 2012. Although he was afraid of persecution in Mexico based on his sexual orientation, Crespo was rushed through an expedited deportation process by a Border Patrol agent who couldn't communicate in Spanish.
The agent never gave Crespo an opportunity to explain whether he was afraid of returning to Mexico. They also made up inaccurate information about Crespo's reasons for coming to the United States and his family history. The agent included that fabricated information in the deportation paperwork, pretending that Crespo had provided it. As a result, Crespo was quickly deported without ever getting the opportunity to speak to an asylum officer, which is required by law.
Still fearful of remaining in Mexico, Crespo eventually returned to his partner—now husband—and sought to legalize his status. As a result, he was arrested and criminally charged with reentering the United States after deportation.
A federal district court judge later dismissed the criminal case against Crespo, finding that the agent who deported him did not testify credibly about his ability to communicate in Spanish and whether he meaningfully informed Crespo of the charges against him.
Despite this finding, the Border Patrol agent remains on the job.
Sadly, these abuses are not unique. In interviews with Mexican immigrants in 2016 and 2017, more than half of those deported from the border reported that they were never asked if they feared return, were not allowed to read their deportation documents before being forced to sign them, or both.
With this case, Crespo seeks to hold ensure CBP is liable for its officers' fabrication of evidence and unlawful treatment of asylum seekers. As advocates have documented, CBP rarely takes any action in response to even the most serious complaints of abuse by its officers. Those officers make life-or-death decisions when they turn away individuals seeking protection in the United States from persecution and torture, and their actions in cases like Crespo's must not go unchecked.


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The 18 Best German Supercars Ever Made
We mostly think of German performance cars in terms of sport sedans, but some of the greatest supercars ever made hail from this nation.
By Brian Silvestro
German manufacturers have built some of the greatest cars on earth, including purpose-built extreme performance machines—what we know as supercars. Here are the best.
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Gumpert Apollo
The original Apollo wasn't the most popular to come from Germany, but it was one of the quickest. Built to demolish road courses, it set the record for quickest production car at the Nurburgring in 2009.
Mercedes-AMG One
The new AMG One is powered by a detuned version of the 1.6-liter turbo V-6 used in the company's Formula 1 cars, which is about as cool as it gets.
Sure, it might not have the outright performance capabilities of some of the other cars on this list, but we think the i8 still qualifies as a supercar. Just look at it. Exotic proportions, swing-up doors, and a bunch of futuristic tech make it worthy. Here's one you can own for under $60,000.
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Some people consider the 300SL the original German supercar. With a powerful fuel-injection straight-six (the first of its kind for a production road car) and a pair of stunning swing-up doors, it was certainly a game-changer.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
No, it doesn't have a mid-engine layout, but the SLS Black Series certainly belongs on this list. One look at those 300SL-inspired gullwing doors and you'll agree. And that's before you even hear that 622-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8. There's a yellow example on eBay right now that you can have today.
The 911 GT1 isn't actually much of a 911—it uses a flat-six, but the engine is mounted in the middle for better weight distribution. Based off Porsche's Le Man's racer, just a handful were built for homologation purposes.
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
As if the AMG GT R wasn't hardcore enough, the company went ahead and built a "Pro" version with standard carbon ceramic brakes and lots of carbon fiber trim. It's as quick as you'd expect on the Nurburgring.
The 959 was way ahead of its time, featuring things like controllable ride height, electronic tire pressure monitoring, and titanium connecting rods. A lot of its tech is used in normal road cars today, but back in 1989? It was revolutionary.
The CLK GTR was more street-legal race car than supercar. Based off the Le Mans race car of the time, it's powered by a naturally aspirated V-12 engine, and comes with a bunch of race-ready aerodynamics. There's even a functional roof scoop.
The Carrera GT might not be as fast as today's latest supercars, but it has a couple of things worthy of recognition: A six-speed manual transmission and that wonderful V-10 soundtrack. You can own this low-mileage example for a staggering $800,000.
The R8 takes its basic platform from the Lamborghini Huracan, and that's not a bad thing. Behind the cabin sits a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10—something you hardly ever see in a modern performance car. Here's a rare rear-wheel drive RWS model up for grabs on eBay right now.
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The 918 Spyder may be a hybrid, but it shares little with your run-of-the-mill Prius. There's a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V-8 out back, and two electric motors up front, one for each wheel. This Weissach package-equipped example can be yours for just $1.9 million.
Some people consider the M1 BMW's only "true" supercar. Introduced in 1980 as the company's first official "M" car, it had a mid-mounted straight-six and body lines more akin to a wedged Italian exotic than anything out of Germany. This white model is currently listed for $475,000.
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The new GT2 RS might have the same body as a normal 911, but in terms of performance, it's worlds apart. It currently holds the lap record for quickest production car around the Nurburgring, packing a 700-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six. This one's painted in a cool orange color, and you can own it.
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The regular SLR McLaren is an incredible machine, but the open-top Stirling Moss edition takes it to the extreme. There's no roof and no windshield, but you still get that wonderful V-8 sound.
The Imperator is easily the most obscure car on this list, built by Mercedes upon request by Isdera founder and former Mercedes engineer Eberhart Schulz. It had a tubular space-frame chassis, gull-wing doors, fiberglass body panels, and even a roof-mounted periscope for a more expansive rearward view.
Ruf CTR
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Ruf CTR3
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Paul Pelosi emerges in public for first time since California attack
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, emerged in public for the first time on Sunday since being attacked in his California home.
The Pelosis attended the annual Kennedy Center Honors event in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, sitting alongside President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Paul was hospitalized with a skull fracture in late October after assailant David DePape allegedly struck him in the head with a hammer.
Nancy, who announced she was stepping down from Democratic leadership, says her husband's recovery is "coming along."
"Head injuries are, they have an impact beyond surgery. It's a big thing," she said during a press conference last week.
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Nancy and Paul Pelosi attend the 45th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony at The Kennedy Center on Dec. 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
From left to right, first lady Jill Biden, President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff, Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi attend the 45th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony at The Kennedy Center on Dec. 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
The 45th annual Kennedy Center event honored George Clooney, singers Amy Grant and Gladys Knight, and composer Tania León, as well as the rock band U2.
DePape, 42, pleaded not guilty to federal charges in his alleged assault on Paul. He faces charges of assaulting an immediate family member of a federal official and attempted kidnapping of a federal officer, as well as other state-level charges.
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The federal charges carry sentences of up to 30 and 20 years respectively, while the state charges could amount to a life sentence.
DePape allegedly broke into Pelosi's San Francisco home around 2 a.m. Oct. 28, snuck into the master bedroom and found Paul Pelosi asleep.
David Depape is shown in Berkeley, California, on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. An intruder attacked and severely beat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home. (Michael Short/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Police investigators work outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
He is accused of demanding to know the House speaker's whereabouts and threatening to break her kneecaps with a hammer – but she was in Washington, D.C., at the time.
Paul Pelosi called 911, and responding officers arrived at the front door to find Pelosi and DePape struggling for control of a hammer.
"The two officers opened the door to see the foyer of the Pelosi Residence, Mr. Pelosi, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, DEPAPE in shorts, running shoes and a sweatshirt, and DEPAPE and Mr. Pelosi jointly gripping a hammer," the federal indictment reads.
In an incident that investigators say was captured on two officers' bodycams, police ordered them to drop the hammer. DePape said, "Ummm, nope," broke free from Pelosi's grip and allegedly cracked his skull before being tackled by police.,
Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.


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Stocks fall after Target's profit warning; Dow drops 150 points
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Stocks fell on Tuesday after Target issued a warning about its current quarter's profits, stoking fears of a potential recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 226 points, or 0.7%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.9%.
Target shares fell more than 6% after the retailer announced plans to work down excess inventory. The company said it will implement additional markdowns to products and cancel some orders. Target also lowered its operating margins guidance for the quarter. Walmart shares followed Target lower, sliding 2.5%.
Major retailers have delivered mixed results and outlooks in recent weeks, adding to stock market volatility as investors try to determine if they signal the start of a potential recession or a rapid change in consumer spending.
"Overall positioning appears to be skewed only modestly toward defense. Our sense is that the shift toward non-cyclicals and high quality will accelerate as recession odds increase in the months ahead. That said, with many investors apparently trying to time recession, U.S. equity markets are likely to remain prone to big upside and downside rips," Chris Senyek of Wolfe Research said in a note to clients on Tuesday.
Tech stocks were broadly lower, with shares of Amazon falling more than 3%. In deal news, Kohl's jumped nearly 9% after the retailer said it was in exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group about a potential takeover.
All three of the major averages finished slightly higher Monday, but gave back most of their gains from earlier in the day as the 10-year Treasury yield spiked up to 3% and hit its highest level in nearly a month.
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Sentiment was largely muted Monday, with no U.S. economic data releases and a quiet Federal Reserve in its blackout period. There were also no earnings reports for major companies.
Investors are still assessing whether the recent bounce in stocks is a bear market rally or has the market reached a bottom from this year's sell-off.
"Since the beginning of the year we're seeing an altitude sickness when you look at the valuation multiple," said Ed Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research. He spoke on CNBC's "Closing Bell: Overtime."
"To a large extent, clearly, with the benefit of hindsight, the market was overvalued," he said. "A lot of that was in the negative cap seat, big cap names, related companies. I think we've seen a tremendous correction in that area. And now the question is whether the market can accept the kind of earnings expectations that analysts are delivering and whether those expectations will be correct."
Investors are still following what is a lighter week in company earnings. Shares of United Natural Foods jumped 9% after the wholesale company beat expectations for its fiscal third quarter. Food stock J.M. Smucker rose slightly after its quarterly report.
In economic data, May's consumer price index reading is the big one investors are focused on, which is due out Friday. If the reading is cooler than April's numbers, as expected, some could interpret it as a sign that inflation has peaked.
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NEWBERRY, FL (March 2013) - The sun shines on a new sixteen field complex called Nations Park in Newberry, Florida, composed of natural grass and synthetic turf. It hosts eight to fourteen year old baseball and twelve to fourteen year old girls' softball tournaments. Established by Lou Presutti, the City of Newberry hired Turf Solutions group to work on designing and building Nations Park. The scope of the project included natural grass installation, synthetic turf grass installation, laser grading, drainage and irrigation for each of the sixteen baseball fields.
Keith Ashby, City Manager of Newberry, Florida said that Turf Solutions Group did "an exemplary job in the quality and workmanship on each part of their responsibility. They kept everyone informed regarding the schedule and progress as the fields were completed, and they actively and positively participated in the construction meeting from the planning process through the competition of their scope of work. They completed their work on time and on budget. I would recommend TSG for the design and construction of sports fields to any public or private entity."
Turf Solutions Group used natural and synthetic turf to form a winning combination for each of the sixteen stadiums. By choosing to install Astroturf brand synthetic turf in the infield, Nations Park saves time and money in multiple ways. Synthetic turf can withstand much more pressure than natural turf. Since most of the action in baseball takes place infield, Nations Park can be assured that their fields will last longer and see less maintenance between games. Baseballs also bounce consistently across artificial turf, allowing infielders to fairly predict ground balls.
Settled in 1889, Newberry has witnessed a great chunk of American history, with surrounding areas serving as battle grounds for the U.S. Civil War. Nations Park calls it the "Sunny Side of Gainsville." With an average high temperature of 80 degrees year round, it is clear to see why. Newberry shares Alachua County with Gainsville, which hosts the University of Florida, home of the Gators. Their baseball team has made eight College World Series Appearances and competes in Division I of the National College Athletics Association. It is safe to assume some of the young players at Nations Park look up to these athletes. Fortunately, the work done at Nations Park can help make their dreams come true.
The stadiums have been projected to attract between ninety and one hundred twenty thousand people to Newberry each summer, which could be a fun surprise for the near five thousand local residents. Tournaments are to be held every day for players and their families from around the United States and even Canada! Nations Park provides a great sports environment not only for Newberry, Florida but for many other communities as well.
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Are environmental ads beneficial to society?
In class we covered how the public recognizes green products. Green products in many of our eyes are helpful for the environment, however big companies such as Costco and Walmart have taken advantage of this emotion by giving these products a bigger public image. Companies purposively give green products intriguing packaging, designs, and positive environmental images to grab the consumer's attention. This also gives off an expression to the consumer that they are benefiting society by purchasing this product or appeal to our sense of doing the right thing. Continuously in the course we have heard if you purchase Starbucks essentially you are investing what they believe rather than an actual cup of coffee. This seems to be the same objective for many of the big companies in our society.
During this process of persuading the consumers big companies are enabling consumers to contribute to the "green" lifestyle. So big companies such as Costco are implying to purchase their products because all the "good" they will provide to the environment. Are these companies trying to benefit from profit or provide back to the environment? This could be explained by Roth, "These companies include Costco, which sells over $4 billion in organic food annually, and Walmart, which annually sells $1 billion in products that achieve high scores on its internal Sustainability Index." In the consumer world the manufacturers appear to be engaging the environmentally responsible behavior, which can help indicate which company you purchase goods from. These companies listed above are green product giants who are initiating marketing modernizations to reach a common goal of our communities. These companies reconstructed their marketing messages to communicate their product in a more effective way to help consumers purchase more green products. In this process they communicated, "How their products taste better, make consumers feel cool or save money." The environmental advocacy is great, but isn't it up to the consumer what tastes better? It seems that during this process companies thrive to manipulate the public mind to be drawn to what they are selling.
As we learned as consumers we view about 3,000 advertisements on a daily basis. So how could advertisement impact our relationship with the environment? Psychology has played a concept in how advertising affects consumers to the environment. The push on green products has increased so much that now advertising is beginning to create a social culture that is based on frustration. This can only be corrected if the consumers buy more products, which is where these companies thrive. During the new age of media outlets these green giants are hunting business in a society that is based on transparency, responsibility and collaboration. Clearly companies are making BILLIONS of dollars with the new outlets of social media. The help of social media outlets like Facebook have helped these companies grow based on environmental friendly advertisements. I personally love to purchase products that help benefit to our environment, but after learning some of these marketing tactics I wonder how much of my money is helping the environment. The worse part is I could be helping some CEO of Costco pay for his multi million-dollar house, while he enjoys himself rolling around in a new Bugati.


The 2011 Koenigsegg Agera was launched in celebration of the car manufacturer's 15 years of existence.
It is expected to be the best-ever performing Koenigsegg car ever,both on the road and on the tracks although still bearing fresh traces of the original shape and concept of the Koenigsegg CC which was crafted 15 years earlier.
Koenigsegg believes that only the tires should be between the car and the road,that super cars are no better than the tires they use.For many years Koenigsegg has been collaborating with Michelin in the area of tire development.The latest creation stays true to that philosophy and is setting new standards in overall performance,both in wet and dry handling.
The car's excellent balance comes from the fact that the front of the car is as wide as its rear.Because of the balanced corners,body roll is minimized.Agera also boasts of the latest in braking technology with the introduction of an ABS system in their models.The result is incredible braking performance in all track and road conditions.
On regular petrol,the twin-turbo engine,featuring optimized breathing,can generate an output of 910 hp.This sports car has a lot of other advanced features that make it unique in its own class.


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Liverpool City Council is backing a campaign to ensure no one will spend more than one night sleeping rough on the streets of the city.
The No Second Night Out initiative says that while there may be many reasons why somebody sleeps rough for one night there is no reason why they need to spend a second night on the streets.
Outreach services for rough sleepers throughout the city will be coordinated by the Whitechapel Centre, which has received funding for this initiative, along with Liverpool YMCA.
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Sin embodied : priest-psychiatrist Asser Stenbäck...
'A transverse scar on the neck' : psychosomatic approach in the differential diagnosis and surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism in post-war Finland by: Hyrkäs, Eve-Riina Published: (2021)
Psychosomatic connections : mind-body histories in Finnish medicine, ca. 1945–2000 by: Hyrkäs, Eve-Riina Published: (2022)
Psychosomatic pain? : the meanings of musculoskeletal affliction in Finnish medicine, ca. 1950–2000 by: Hyrkäs, Eve-Riina Published: (2021)
Zootherapeutic uses of animals and their parts : an important element of the traditional knowledge of the Tangsa and Wancho of eastern Arunachal Pradesh, North-East India by: Jugli, Salomi Published: (2020)
Accumulation of depressive symptoms and carotid intima-media thickness : the cardiovascular risk in Young Finns Study by: Keltikangas-Järvinen, Liisa Published: (2017)
Hyrkäs, E.-R. (2023). Sin embodied: Priest-psychiatrist Asser Stenbäck and the psychosomatic approach to human problems. History of the Human Sciences, 36(1), 31–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/09526951221101450
Sin embodied : priest-psychiatrist Asser Stenbäck and the psychosomatic approach to human problems
Hyrkäs, Eve-Riina1
1University of Oulu, Faculty of Humanities, History of Sciences and Ideas Unit, PO Box 8000, FI-90014, Finland
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SAGE Publications, 2022
Combining theological and medical perspectives is indispensable for the historical study of the interconnections between mind, body, and soul. This article explores these relations through the history of Finnish psychosomatic medicine, and uses published and archival materials to examine the intellectual biography of the Finland-Swedish theologian turned psychiatrist Asser Stenbäck (1913–2006). Stenbäck's career, which evolved from priesthood to psychiatry and politics, reveals a great deal about the tensions between religion and medicine, the spiritual and scientific groups that impinged upon psychosomatic medicine, and ideas on how health and Christian morality were interconnected. The biographical approach is adopted to unearth the values encoded in medical concepts, and through this, to point towards another, underexplored dimension of the health–religion relationship. In addition to their emotional aspect, religious doctrines are intended to organise life and give it meaning. Stenbäck's ideas tied these experiential and normative spheres together by defending an irrationalist substratum of the world in the secular age of medicine. His work illustrates how the inner experience of faith can become both medically and politically purposive. It is worth combining these perspectives in historical research as well in order to better understand how the theological, medical, and political worlds are in dialogue when it comes to human problems.
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https://oadoi.org/10.1177/09526951221101450
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Hyrkäs, Eve-Riina, Sin Embodied: Priest-Psychiatrist Asser Stenbäck and the Psychosomatic Approach to Human Problems, History of the Human Sciences Copyright © [2022] (Sage). DOI: [10.1177/09526951221101450].


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Die Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel eG ist eine Genossenschaftsbank mit eigenem Warengeschäft mit Sitz in Teisendorf. Ihr Geschäftsgebiet liegt im Rupertiwinkel und umfasst den Markt Teisendorf, die Gemeinde Saaldorf-Surheim und die Stadt Laufen im Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land sowie die Gemeinde Petting im Landkreis Traunstein.

Organisationsstruktur
Die Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel eG ist eine Genossenschaftsbank. Sie ist Mitglied in der genossenschaftlichen Finanzgruppe der Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken und Mitglied der Sicherungseinrichtung des Bundesverbands der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken. Rechtsgrundlagen sind das Genossenschaftsgesetz und die durch die Vertreterversammlung erlassene Satzung. Organe der Bank sind Vorstand, Aufsichtsrat und Vertreterversammlung.

Geschäftsausrichtung
Die Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel eG betreibt das Universalbankgeschäft. Im Verbundgeschäft arbeitet sie mit der DZ Bank, R+V Versicherung, Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall, Teambank, VR-Leasing und der Union Investment zusammen. Weiters ist sie im Warengeschäft tätig.

Geschäftsstellen
Die Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel ist an folgenden Standorten in den 4 Gemeinden des Geschäftsgebiets vertreten:

Bankgeschäft
 Teisendorf
 Neukirchen(SB-Geschäftsstelle)
 Saaldorf
 Surheim (SB-Geschäftsstelle)
 Laufen
 Petting

Warengeschäft
 Teisendorf
 Saaldorf
 Petting
 Waging am See

Geschichte
Die Anfänge der Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel reichen zurück bis 1902 mit der Gründung des Darlehen-Kassenvereins Leobendorf eG, der späteren Raiffeisenkasse Leobendorf eG. Es folgten folgende Gründungen ehemalig selbständiger Banken:

 1905: Raiffeisenkasse Surheim
 1908: Raiffeisenkasse Neukirchen
 1910: Raiffeisenkassen Rückstetten und Petting
 1912: Raiffeisenkasse Oberteisendorf
 1913: Raiffeisenkassen Saaldorf, Holzhausen und Weildorf
 1969 bis 1977 erfolgten Zusammenschlüsse der bis dahin selbständigen Raiffeisenbanken Saaldorf, Surheim und Leobendorf zur Raiffeisenbank Saaldorf-Surheim eG sowie der Raiffeisenbanken Neukirchen, Rückstetten, Oberteisendorf, Weildorf und Holzhausen zur Raiffeisenbank Teisendorf eG
 1979 eröffnete die Raiffeisenbank Saaldorf-Surheim eG eine Zweigstelle in Laufen.
 1980 folgte die Umbenennung der Raiffeisenbank Saaldorf-Surheim eG in Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel Nord eG
 Im Mai 2000 fand die Fusion der Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel Nord eG und der Raiffeisenbank Teisendorf eG zur heutigen Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel eG mit Sitz in Teisendorf statt.
 Im Februar 2002 folgte die Eingliederung der Raiffeisenbank Petting eG in die Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel eG.
 Zum Jahresende 2016 wurde die Geschäftsstelle in Oberteisendorf geschlossen.
 Im Dezember 2016 wurde ein neuer Warenstandort mit dem Lagerhaus in Unteraschau, Waging am See eröffnet.
 Im Jahr 2021 wurden die Geschäftsstellen in Neukirchen und in Surheim in eine SB-Geschäftsstelle umgewandelt.

Weblinks
 Webseite der Raiffeisenbank Rupertiwinkel

Einzelnachweise

Rupertiwinkel
Teisendorf
Unternehmen (Landkreis Berchtesgadener Land)
Gegründet 1902
Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen als Namensgeber


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That line popped into my head after Jack Del Rio's 4 minute Wednesday press conference. It was clear that Del Rio wanted to get a specific message out, then be done with it.
Del Rio's message might be interpreted as a desperate move. He's pulling out all of the stops to get his team on the same page. Considering the Jaguars 4-5 record, and with the uncertainty around Mike Peterson's short term future with the Jaguars plus the unbeaten Titans coming to Jacksonville this weekend, there certainly are reasons for desperation.
I have often said that Del Rio's greatest strength as a head coach is his ability to make his message heard by the players (and for them to buy into it). Last week was a testament to that ability. Yes, they played (and beat) the Lions, but the Jaguars played like a team on the same page as their coach.
Can they do the same this weekend against an unbeaten Titans team?
Whether the Jaguars make the playoffs or not this year, how they respond the rest of the year will tell us a lot about the future of Del Rio's team.
This off-season figures to be full of change. There are a lot of players about whom decisions will have to be made: Peterson, Paul Spicer, Reggie Hayward, Khalif Barnes, Brad Meester, Reggie Williams, Jerry Porter and Dennis Northcutt, just to name a few.
Maurice Jones-Drew wants a new contract (he should get one).
Then there are questions about what happens with the coaching staff.
But we'll save all of that for later.
These potential changes aren't lost on the players. They may not spend much time thinking about the future, but they know it's there.
If Jack Del Rio can keep the team together and pull the upset Sunday, it would be a real testament to his ability to rally the troops.
If Jacksonville wants to lose this team, they're doing a great job at it. The passing game is silly, really. The defensive backfield is all talk, they're not great, at all. I love the Gators too, but Reggie Nelson is not getting the job done. On the same note, why are we paying Brian Williams? Can't we find some better backs that don't consistently give up long balls. I mean, let's get serious. I look forward to the season every year, and this is just disappointing. Very disappointing. We've got to do better.


Love is a many splendored thing. Or maybe not. Depending on your current relationship status, Valentine's Day can be filled with joy or be a minefield of awkward romantic mishaps. Whether you are "still figuring it out" or you've found yourself a real keeper, our resident gifting experts can guide you toward the perfect gift that will help you say exactly how you feel… or leave some things unsaid.
Even for the long-term lovers out there, Valentine's Day can still be daunting. Committed relationships that stand the test of time are what many of us dream of. But how do you keep things fresh and give a meaningful gift to your beloved year after year? Try something that will last just as long as your love: stone. Hand-carved sculptures that symbolize lasting devotion like the Eternal Love Sculpture or the Unity Sculpture are the perfect reminder of your promise to take care of each other forever. And the best part is, they are carved from kisii stone, a material only found in Kenya and as rare and unique as your love.
So you found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, but it's just not the right time to take the next step? Don't worry! Choosing the right Valentine's gift isn't as hard as you think. The basic rule here is to avoid rings. Especially diamond rings. Don't allow the possibility of any mixed messages; choose a piece of jewelry that says, "I've found my true love, but I still have a lot of school loans and weddings are expensive." The sterling silver Amethyst Pendant or the Infinity Knot Bracelet is perfect for conveying your infinite commitment without exactly setting a date.
You've been dating a little while and introduced them to your friends, but you don't really know what the future holds. Believe us: Now is definitely not the time to figure it out, because Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Don't rush things, just find a gift that communicates how much you enjoy their company without implying commitment. This can be a bit of a challenge, but don't feel limited to flowers and chocolate. The Star-Catcher Necklace is a sweet way to show affection without saying the 'L-word' before you're ready, or a scarf can warm their heart even if you still have cold feet.
Occasionally we find ourselves in a sticky situation where we've been hanging out with somebody a lot, but the sparks just aren't flying. That's OK. If you find that the words to let them down easy have been hard to find and you don't want to be unkind on Valentine's Day, consider gifts that are thoughtful but are in no way romantic. Nothing says, "you're nice and everything, but let's see other people" quite like giving a mug or a journal on the most romantic day of the year. And who knows! Maybe you'll get lucky and they will get the hint, so you won't even have to say it out loud.
You don't need a significant other to appreciate Valentine's Day! Invite your friends out on a date and exchange gifts that show how much you appreciate their uniqueness and friendship. Host brunch or a Make-Your-Own Sangria Party and celebrate community. Or treat yourself to a home spa day. Make the day about friendship and self-care.


Electric vs. Pneumatic Actuators- Which Should I Use?
An actuator is a type of motor that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. Actuators are operated by some kind of power source, be it a human operator turning a valve handle, a pneumatic cylinder, or an electric motor. The two most common types of automatic actuators in the process industry are electric and pneumatic actuators. This post will take a look at each actuator type and the things to consider when specifying one or the other for a sanitary valve application.
Pneumatic actuators are the most common type of automatic valve actuator we specify. A pneumatic actuator usually consists of a piston, a cylinder, and valves or ports. The piston is sealed to the cylinder wall with an o ring or some other type of elastomeric seal. Some pneumatic actuators use a diaphragm instead of a piston. The diaphragm keeps the air in the upper portion of the chamber, allowing air pressure to force the diaphragm/piston downward, moving the actuator stem, and actuating the valve.
Most pneumatic actuators will utilize an air supply pressure of 40-120 PSI, with most common pressure ranges in the 60-80 PSI range. Higher air pressures can be difficult to guarantee and sustain, while lower pressure will require a very large piston in order to generate the torque needed to actuate the valve.
Double acting actuators do not have fail-safe springs and depends on air supply valving to pressurize and relieve the actuator and change the valve position.
Electric actuators, on the other hand, use an electric power supply- most commonly 110 VAC power- to drive a motor, generate torque, and change the valve position. Electric actuators are often used in applications where air is not readily available. They are simple to wire and interface easily with existing control systems, especially in control or modulating applications.
There are a few drawbacks to electric actuators, however. First electric actuators are usually much slower to act than their pneumatic counterparts. Also, while electric actuators are available in intrinsically safe, spark free enclosures for explosion proof applications, they are generally used only when air isn't available. Electric actuators are also not available with the fail-safe spring returns discussed above. While pneumatic actuators can be stalled, stalling an electric actuator will lead to excessive current draw and potentially hazardous conditions. Electric actuators are also generally more expensive than pneumatic actuators. In spite of the limitations, it is worth noting that position feedback and valve control setup and wiring is often simpler than pneumatics, which require the interface of pneumatic and electric energy supplies.
Electric actuators are generally available for quarter turn valves such as sanitary ball or butterfly valves. Pneumatic actuators are available for quarter turn valves as well as linear valves such sanitary diaphragm and stem/seat type valves.
So which valve should you use? As you can see, it depends on several different factors, but if you're looking for a cheap, easy to set up, and robust actuator, go pneumatic. They are readily available in multiple different sizes and torque values for your specific application. If you don't have an air supply readily available or are looking for something that you can wire and install simply, go electric. If you have any more questions, contact a Holland Sales Engineer today.
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This is very informative, thanks!


How can I avoid Inheritance Tax?
Question How can I plan to avoid inheritance tax?
The single most cost-effective way to avoid IHT is to give away assets and hope to survive for seven years!
c) a capital gain can often be triggered when gifting assets.
A discretionary trust can sometimes help to overcome b) and c).
Another effective way of avoiding IHT is to convert one's property into qualifying business assets, which are 100% exempt from IHT.
These are basically an interest in a trade (a sole trade or a partnership) or shares in a trading company that have been owned for two years.
However investments and shares in an investment company do not qualify.
A similar 100% exemption applies to qualifying agricultural property.
A not so commonly known method of avoidance is relevant to people with large amounts of regular annual income, some of which they don't use.
If they get into the habit of giving away a proportion of their income every year, while still maintaining their normal lifestyle, then even if they don't survive for seven years, this will fall out of their IHT computation.


The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a journey. This ladies' t-shirt is amazingly soft and portrays an illustrated signpost with the nine Kentucky Bourbon Trail member distilleries. A must-have for your favorite Bourbon connoisseur (and wanna be)!


About 30 doctoral students, 15 students working on the mater theses and 5 students of lower university courses work every year at NPI. Nearly 20 NPI scientists read more than 30 semester courses at the universities every year.
The accreditations of selected doctoral studies branches of Charles University in Prague – Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Czech Technical University in Prague – Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Charles University in Prague – Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemical Technology Prague – Faculty of Chemical Technology.


I Got To Be There!
Yes… I got to be at the Giants game yesterday to watch Timmy pitch a No Hitter! I think it was around the 6th inning when Char leaned over and nervously told me that this was a possibility. Why nervously? Superstition of course. When a pitcher is on the verge of pitching a No Hitter or a Perfect Game… YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT IT because you don't want to jinx it. If you were listening to the game on the radio or watching it on TV, I'm sure the announcers did not mention it until it actually happened.
So after we knew we might be seeing something great, we held our breath on every pitch… which made that final out so much more exciting.
I went with Terri, Char and Allison from work. The tickets were Secretaries Day/Retirement gift from Terri. Allison had never been to a Giants game, and really never watches baseball. I think she just might have been the good luck charm!
Thank you Terri (and Timmy) for a great day!!
The scoreboard after the final out!
Yes, of course I was just yanking their chain!
On the way out I couldn't resist buying this rally monkey for Baby Holm.
Wish I could say I ordered up that no hitter for your retirement! It was a great time with good friends!!


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UK Record Store Presses Your Music to Vinyl Instantly
Written by DawnSt-Jacques
Ask anybody with a record collection and you will get the same answer. Vinyl: It just sounds better.
Following a growing trend of the popularity of vinyl records, a record store in the United Kingdom has announced it will offer an instant press to turn one's favorite music into vinyl. This means you could take old CDs or digital music and have them pressed for the turntable at home.
Third Man Records will open its doors to the public on Marshall Street in Soho, London on September 25th, 2021. It will have two levels, exclusive records, and merchandise and feature a new venue called "The Blue Basement."
Jack White of the White Stripes is the principal owner of Third Man, and also has locations in Nashville, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan. When asked about the new store he was quoted saying he wanted to create:
"A physical space to help keep record sales and live performances alive after such a tough period for everyone"
Vinyl album sales has grown for the 15th consecutive year, with of LP sales in 2020. This is surprising in the light of the digital age. It seems like people are yearning for more from their auditory experiences, with music that you can actually hold in your hands.
As a person with my own vinyl collection, I cannot praise the industry comeback enough. There is something so simple and elegant about having some friends over, pouring some beverages, and flipping records on a turntable. The music acts like sonic wallpaper, and gives the listeners just enough activity to keep the energy moving around the room.


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Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater celebrates opening weekend
Performance from country singer, Lee Brice, kick-started the weekend festivities.
Posted: Apr 2, 2021 6:44 PM
Updated: Apr 5, 2021 12:02 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
The Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre kicked off its opening weekend with a performance by country singer, Lee Brice.
They're following all local and state safety guidelines. So, people will wear masks and practice social distancing. It'll also only be at half capacity, so about 3,500 people will be in attendance.
WAAY 31 spoke with Lee Brice and he said the size of the crowd doesn't matter. What matters is being able to perform.
"This is still going to be live faces, and smiles, and voices, and claps, and energy coming back towards us," he said. "We've got to start somewhere. I still think it's going to be a great time and going to feel good, you know."
The general manager of the Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre, Patrick O'Brien, said their main focus for concerts and events is keeping everyone safe. They've increased cleaning protocols and people are expected to wear masks.
It's a large amphitheater and O'Brien said that should help people feel confident, as well as the way the seating is arranged.
"It's a socially distanced atmosphere," said O'Brien. "In the pit what we did is if you purchased a ticket in the pit, it automatically deleted some seats around you. So, again, that organically created that social distancing."
This is one of the first concerts in North Alabama since the pandemic began, and Lee Brice is the first artist to perform in the amphitheater. Brice said he is very thankful to be breaking it in.
"It's cool just to be out playing music at all, you know, after this last year," said Brice. "Man, to be able to just start it out with this kind of a bang and be able to come out to a place that nobody's played yet, I mean, it's such an honor, right. I want to get a little piece of concrete to put my boot in it or something."
O'Brien said having performances like the one on Friday night will have an impact on the Sand Mountain region. Oftentimes people make going to a concert a whole event; they'll get food and drinks before the concert, during it, and then they might even stay in a hotel afterward. All of that has a common theme: putting money back into our local economy.
The amphitheater plans to have about seven concerts this year and even more next. It can seat about 7,000 people, but they're limiting it to half capacity because of the coronavirus.
O'Brien said the park is starting a lot of growth in the area. He said more hotels and restaurants are being built.
Impacting the economic growth of the Sand Mountain region is one of O'Brien's main goals.
"All of that is, again, backed by and stems from an appetite for growth," he said. "That impact will spill over, again, outside of Albertville into the entire region, and really into the entire south east for some of our events. So, we're excited, we're just getting started and we're going to continue to grow."
O'Brien said people will see all the Sand Mountain area has to offer when they come from all over for concerts like the one on Friday night.
The park is having events on Saturday as well to continue its grand opening celebration.
Construction continues on Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater
Construction finished on $58 million Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater
The Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater's waterpark opened Memorial Day weekend
Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheatre finished its opening weekend
Officials: Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater less than 2 years away in Albertville
New Sand Mountain Park fitness and indoor aquatics center opens
Dry weather is hurting Sand Mountain farms
Huntsville proposes new amphitheater
Sand Mountain man shot at neighbor, weapon failed to discharge


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Home / News in Context / Book Excerpt: Georgi Derluguian's Candid Talk with Robert Kocharyan
Book Excerpt: Georgi Derluguian's Candid Talk with Robert Kocharyan
Sociologist Georgi Derluguian in his widely cited book "Bourdieu's Secret Admirer in the Caucasus" (Verso, 2004), pp. 191-194 relates his meeting with then Nagorno Karabakh leader Robert Kocharyan:
"In July 1994 I was in Karabagh and had an unusually candid conversation with Robert Kocharyan, who was then the Chairman of Karabagh's State Defense Committee (which had deliberately adopted Stalin's main title during the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945).
"At first, Kocharyan impolitely refused his foreign policy advisor who, feeling terribly impressed by my coming from America, volunteered as intermediary (this hospitable woman only recently was a teacher of German). I didn't consider Kocharyan's refusal a pity – encounters with officials usually force you to listen to statements rehearsed for journalists. The Karabagh leader himself sent for me when he learned that I had also been to Abkhazia and Chechnya – he avidly wanted insider information about these comparable conflicts. Excusing himself, Kocharyan offered his devastating critique of applied social science: I am visited by hordes of scholars from all those Harvard-marvard Oxford-shmoksford foreign universities, who come to teach me about conflict resolution, minority rights, and such like. In very learned language they tell me everything that I already know. But they don't know themselves what I don't know but want to know. Compared with the rest of the Karabagh officials, Kocharyan cut an impressive figure, albeit with a distinctly Machiavellian air.
"Kocharyan's biography provides a good illustration of the dilemmas faced by the Armenian nomenklatura in Karabagh. After mandatory military service, he tried to get into the university in Baku, but lacking connections and the money to pay for tutoring he was failed twice in the entrance examinations. So instead Kocharyan took a correspondence course for a degree in engineering from the Yerevan Polytechnic, but once qualified could not get a job in Armenia because he lacked connections there as well. Besides, he knew Russian and the Karabagh dialect of Armenian but felt uneasy speaking, let alone writing, in the literary Armenian of Yerevan. A smart and energetic careerist, Kocharyan managed to advance in his native province to the rank of First Secretary of Karabagh's Komsomol (Young Communist League). When he turned thirty-six, it was time to leave the youth organization, but no openings were available for further promotion within the nomenklatura.
"Since 1974 Karabagh had been dominated by a tight circle of officials, who were ethnic Armenians but had all been appointed from Baku and owed allegiance to Azerbaijan. They did not even speak Armenian, because in multi-ethnic Baku everybody communicated in Russian. Moreover, they were personal clients of the mighty Heydar Aliyev. In 1987 Gorbachev retired Aliyev from his Politburo position, and it was then that the native Karabagh nomenklatura decided to act.
"Kocharyan admitted that it all started as a carefully planned, albeit provincially naïve, bureaucratic insurgency.** In November–December 1987 the ethnic Armenian officials from Karabagh secretly traveled to Moscow seeking, through ethnic ties and bureaucratic acquaintances, to acquire patronage in Gorbachev's circle. Back in Karabagh, the insurgent bureaucrats directed their administrative resources to sponsoring popular rallies. They hoped that, in the new spirit of democratization, these rallies would provide Gorbachev with evidence of popular support for the administrative transfer of the Autonomous Province of Nagorno Karabagh from the Soviet Socialist Republic of Azerbaijan to the Soviet Socialist Republic of Armenia – a simple decision, they thought, especially since Gorbachev's key political advisor, Georgi Shahnazarov, was also from Karabagh.***
"An old nurse at whose home I stayed, and who seemed an improbable rebel, was genuinely surprised at my question about her decision to participate in the first protest rallies: How could I not? Surely I am an Armenian. Our nation has suffered so much in the past, and besides it was our party secretary from the hospital who told us to go to the public meeting, just as usual.
"Robert Kocharyan, however, admitted with a chuckle that if the first rally had met with KGB repression, he would have run home, shut the doors and blinds, and hoped that they hadn't noticed him. Precisely because no serious repression followed in the wake of the first, or the second, or the tenth rally, or even after the Armenian and Azeri villagers began fighting each other with sticks**** and later with shotguns, Kocharyan began to realize that Moscow might cease to be relevant to their conflict. The older Karabagh nomenklatura could not admit such a possibility and stayed firm in the belief that their conflict with Baku would be mediated by the "Center" in Moscow. At this time Kocharyan began to make secret preparations for a real war, and this foresightedness, he claims, is what allowed him to become leader despite his relatively young age. […]
"Even during the Karabagh War of 1990–1994 we can find anecdotes that attest to an enduring sympathy between the two ethnic groups. For instance, an Armenian colonel after a battle could call his Azeri counterpart on the radio and, politely addressing him in Azeri, ask him to remove his snipers for the night. The Azeri colonel, greeting his enemy in Armenian, agreed that if they were now killing each other in battle, the least they could do was allow their soldiers to relieve themselves in the bushes without anyone getting killed with his pants down. These two officers had once attended the same military academy in Baku.
"In 1994 Robert Kocharyan told me that, of course, he knew of many such episodes at the front and regarded them as normal, even useful. If in the beginning of the conflict, said Kocharyan, his foresight was to prepare for war, in the end it would be necessary to prepare for peace. This, however, remains a distant prospect."
*Kocharyan does not mention this in his memoirs, he reveals instead that he was expelled from a Moscow college over a fight, and then – after completion of military service and insistence of his parents- enrolled in the Yerevan Polytechnic Institute.
**There were other factors not mentioned here as well and the campaign for Karabakh's unification with Armenia had been ongoing for years before 1987.
***Shahnazarov was born in Baku, with roots in Karabakh.
****Fighting with sticks quickly followed first peaceful protests, with first violent clash taking place in Askeran on February 22, 1988.


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In celebration of Saturday's release of the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," The Herald wants you to predict the fate of Harry and his friends (and enemies). Who dies? How is the saga of the teen wizard resolved? Write your thoughts in essay form. No more than 150 words, please. Three finalists will be chosen from each of two age categories (8 to 12 and 13 to 17), based on creativity and ideas, and a grand-prize winner who comes closest in his or her prediction will be chosen from the finalists. Winners won't be announced until after the release of the book. All submissions become the property of The Herald and may be published in any format, either in print or online.
1. Each entry must have a valid name, address and telephone number listed and must include a parent's signature.
2. Each essay must be 150 words or less. All submissions become the property of The Herald and may be published in any format, either in print or online.