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By Elisabeth Hellenbroich
Beginning November during the federal state elections in the States of Virginia and the State of New Jersey, political observers were caught by surprise in reaction to the Democrats having suffered a major defeat. The Nov 2nd 2021 Elections included gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and elections in the Virginian House of delegates; in other states mayoral races and a variety of local elections took place. Almost one year after President Biden's inauguration, these local elections are a first temperature reading which indicate the direction in which the US may be going: It is noteworthy that in the state of Virginia the Republican business man Glenn Youngkin made significant gains and prevailed against Democratic nominee Mc Auliffe as governor. Youngkin immediately promised to ban the teaching of "critical race theory" in public schools and to push back certain Covid- 19 restrictions. In New Jersey Jack Ciaparelli was in a tight gubernatorial race with incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. Several commentaries in the US and European press qualified these first local election results as a sign of "weakening" of US President Biden.
Yet in the second week of November President Joe Biden managed to push through his $ 1,5 trillion "Infrastructure Bill" in the House – on a bipartisan basis- , with 32 Republicans, among them Republican Mitch McConnell (Kentucky), who voted in favor of it. The infrastructure bill is based on reconstruction plans for rails, roads, ports, water systems and power grids that for more than two decades have been neglected.
President Joe Biden is however facing a real dilemma: On the one side there is the radical wing of the Democrats – typified by the left radical wing represented by Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio Cortez who wants the President to concentrate on minority, race questions and on the other side Biden is pressured by leading officials in his own government, particularly by Secretary of State Tony Blinken, as well as by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs in the State Department, Victoria Nuland. Both are vociferously pushing a hawkish line towards Russia and China, and push Biden into adopting an "escalating" strategy towards Russia and above all China (as described for example in the article "What will drive China to War?" by Michael Beckley and Hal Brands in the magazine "Atlantic", Nov 1rst 2021). What may alleviate the pressure on President Biden a bit is the recent Climate agreement which has been concluded between John Kerry (the US special envoy for Climate) and officials from the Chinese government. It is based on commitments and pleas to commonly help alleviate e.g. the CO2 emissions in both countries.
In the long run- what will be decisive: unless Biden is capable to use his Infrastructure Bill and combines this with an active campaigning throughout the country and unless he tones down his geopolitical rhetoric vis a vis Russia and China, there will be very little maneuvering room left for him.
Neocon Robert Kagan warning about a constitutional crisis
The real dangers which are looming in the US are domestic! They include the danger that Donald Trump may be reelected in 2024 – an equivalent to a "state putsch" like the one Germany went through in the 1930ies, with dramatic consequences for the American nation and the World.
In this context it is worthwhile to carefully look at an essay which was written end of September for the Washington Post by neocon Robert Kagan under the title "Our Constitutional Crisis is already there." The well-known neoconservative historian Robert Kagan (Brookings Institution), who has played an influential role in shaping the US neoconservative agenda for more than two decades, in his article made a critical analysis about the chances of Donald Trump being reelected as President by 2024 and the impact this would have on the US and the World. Reference to his article was made by the German Weekly "Der Spiegel" (Nr. 45, 6.11.21). Its cover story: "Operation Come Back" carried a picture of Trump on the front page. Der Spiegel reported about a "perfidious game" which is going on since beginning of 2021 – the storm on Capitol Hill (January 6th 2021 by Trump hooligans calling the election "stolen." The magazine drew the attention to Robert Kagan qualifying him as a leading neocon who worked as consultant for many leading republicans, but turned away from Trump. His wife Victoria Nuland is one of the most influential government officials in the State Department. "Spiegel" quoted from Kagan who had stated that it was naïve to think that the events of the 6th of January could not repeat itself.
"The US is moving towards the biggest political and constitutional crisis since the civil war- with the plausible possibility, that in the next three to four years there will be cases of mass violence, the collapse of the federal state order and democratic enclaves that are fighting against each other." The magazine reported that Trump works in the direction of an "overhaul of the entire election legislation that could in turn pave the way for a state putsch. Since the beginning of the year 19 Republican Federal States have pushed laws that will make it difficult in particular for black Americans to vote. Republicans want to shorten the application deadlines for postal votes and set sharper conditions for identification in the electoral office- which could lead to the point that certain voter groups would get excluded. Republicans want to create the conditions for a coup by "putting into question the 'legitimacy of an electoral victory' of Democrats," Spiegel wrote.
Neoconservative writer Robert Kagan who once stated that Trump "is the most successful demagogue -charlatan in the history of US politics" was cofounder of the "Project for the New American Century" and served as advisor to the "Committee for the Liberation of Iraq" ; he was board member of the US Committee on NATO and is an international patron of the UK based Henry Jackson Society as well as a contributing editor at the "Weekly Standard" and a foreign policy advisor to republican presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney and John Mc Cain in the past.
In his "Washington Post" article Kagan warned that "the US is heading into its greatest political and constitutional crisis since the Civil War, with a reasonable chance over the next three to four years of incidents of mass violence, a breakdown of federal authority, and the division of the country into warring red and blue enclaves." Given that Trump will be for sure the Republican candidate for president in 2024, he emphasized that the hope and expectation that he would fade into invisibility and loose influence have been delusional. "He enjoys mammoth leads in the polls; he is building a massive campaign war chest; and at this moment the Democratic ticket looks vulnerable (…) Trump and his Republican allies are actively preparing to ensure his victory by whatever means necessary." Kagan reported that some Republican candidates have already begun preparing to declare fraud in 2022. "Meanwhile the amateurish 'stop the steal' efforts of 2020 have given way to an organized nationwide campaign to ensure that Trump and his supporters will have the control over state and local election officials that they lacked in 2020."
Those "obstinate" Republican state officials, who effectively saved the country from calamity by refusing to falsely declare fraud or to "find" more votes for Trump, are according to Kagan "systematically removed or hounded from office." Republican legislatures are giving themselves greater control over the election certification process. As of this spring, Republicans have proposed or passed measures in at least 16 states that would shift certain election authorities from the area of the governor, secretary of state or the other legislative executive -branch officers. An Arizona bill flatly states that the legislature may "revoke the Secretary of State issuance of certification of a presidential elector's certificate of election by a simple majority vote. Some state legislatures seek to impose criminal penalties on local election officials alleged to have committed 'technical infractions', including obstructing the view of poll watchers. ( …) The stage is thus being set for chaos. Imagine weeks of competing mass protests across multiple states as lawmakers from both parties claim victory and charge the other with unconstitutional efforts to take power. Partisans on both sides are likely to be better armed and more willing to inflict harm than they were in 2020. Would governors call out the National Guard? Would President Biden nationalize the Guard and place it under his control, invoke the Insurrection Act, and send troops into Pennsylvania or Texas or Wisconsin to quell violent protests?" Kagan asked.
The article emphasized that the political and intellectual establishments in both parties have been underestimating Trump since he emerged on the scene in 2015. They underestimated the extent of his ability to take control of the Republican Party and then underestimated how far he was willing to go to retain power.
An attempted coup and what Trump epitomize for many Republicans
"Trump came close to bringing off a coup earlier this year," Kagan wrote, and what prevented it "was a handful of state officials with notable courage and integrity, and the reluctance of two attorneys general, and a Vice President (Pence) to obey orders they deemed inappropriate." What is common to the Trump Republican followers, according to Kagan, is "suspicion and hostility towards federal government; racial hatred and fear; a concern that modern, secular society undermines religion and traditional morality; economic anxiety in an age of rapid technological change; class tension, with subtle condescension on one side and resentment on the other; distrust of the broader world, especially Europe, and its insidious influence in subverting American freedom." He further stated that for "millions of Americans Trump himself is the response to their fears or resentments." The bond with Trump of many "has little to do with economics or other material concerns. They believe the US government has been captured by socialist, minority groups and sexual deviants. They see the Republican Party establishment as corrupt and weak, 'losers' to use Trump's word, unable to challenge the reigning liberal hegemony. They view Trump as strong and defiant, willing to take on the establishment, Democrats, RINO's liberal media, Antifa, Big Tech etc. … His charismatic leadership has given millions of Americans a feeling of purpose and empowerment, a new sense of identity."
While Trump's critics see him as too "narcissistic" to be any kind of leader, his supporters "admire his unapologetic, militant selfishness. Unlike establishment Republicans, Trump speaks without embarrassment on behalf of an aggrieved segment of Americans, not exclusively white, who feel they have been taking it on the chin for too long." The most important thing that Trump delivers is "himself". His egomania is part of his appeal. In his professed victimization by the media and the "elites" his followers see their own victimization. This is why the attacks by the elites on Trump only strengthen his bond with his followers. Because the Trump movement is less about policies than about Trump himself, it has undermined the normal role of American political parties, which is to absorb new political and ideological movements into the mainstream. As one conservative intellectual put it: What choice do they have (the Trump supporters), but to view the government as the enemy and to become "united and armed to take care of themselves as they think best?" Kagan quoted from one supporter of the Jan 6 events who underlined that the thing was staged "as a patriotic effort to save the nation, by violent action if necessary…We were just there to overthrow the government." The majority was middle class and middle aged; 40% were business owners or white collar workers. Most Trump supporters are good parents, good neighbors and solid members of their communities. "The events of Jan 6 proved that Trump and his most die-hard supporters are prepared to defy constitutional and democratic norms, just as revolutionary movements have in the past."
Kagan reported that Trump has systematically targeted for defeat those Republicans who voted for his impeachment or criticized him for his role in the riot. Already there have been threats to bomb polling sites, kidnap officials and attack state capitols: "You and your family will be killed very slowly."
Looking ahead to 2022 and 2024, Trump insists "there is no way they win the elections without cheating. There's no way." "So if the results come in showing another Democratic victory, Trump's supporters will know what to do. Just as 'generations of patriots' gave their sweat, their blood and even their lives," to build America, "Trump tells them, so today we have no choice. We have to fight, to 'restore our American birthright'."
According to Kagan the astonishing thing is that nobody really opposed Trump (including republican elder statesmen etc.) "Despite their known abhorrence of everything Trump stood for, these old lions refused to criticize him," Kagan observed. "They were unwilling to come out against a Republican Party to which they had devoted their professional lives, even when the party was led by someone they detested (…) German conservatives accommodated Adolf Hitler in large part because they opposed the socialists more than they opposed the Nazis who after all shared many of their basic prejudices. Conservative intellectuals came to Trump's defense and fashioned political doctrine to justify his rule, with an appeal to 'conservative nationalism'. So it's only a few dissenting voices within the Republican ecosystem."
Kagan also referred to the fact that on February 13 seven Republican Senators voted to convict Trump for inciting an insurrection and attempting to overturn a free and fair election: Richard Barr, Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Romney, Sasse and Patrick J.Toomey. In reaction "Romney was booed and called a traitor at the Utah Republican convention; Burr and Cassidy were unanimously censured by their state parties (…) yet, as much credit as they deserve for taking this stand, it was almost entirely symbolic."
Even if at some points it may seem that Kagan exaggerates, he is correct in terms of his warning about a constitutional crisis, by pointing to "Trump's disdain for the rule of law is clear. His exoneration from the charges leveled in his impeachments trials practically ensures that he would wield power even more aggressively." What remains an open question for him is whether modern American politicians, in either party, have it in them to make bold moves, whether they have the insight to see where events are going and the courage to do whatever is necessary to save the democratic system.
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Marvel Comics "Ultimate Fantastic Four #54" Numbered Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas by Billy Tan with COA.
A piece of comic book history, this limited edition, from original art by Billy Tan, depicts a flaming Human Torch. Billy Tan grew up in Malaysia and moved to the United States in 1989 to study business at the University of Kentucky. He began working as a penciler for Image Comics in the 1990s. Tan became the regular artist of the Marvel Comics series Uncanny X-Men in 2006. In 2008, he was invited to draw New Avengers Secret Invasion tie-in issues #41 and 43-44. "Ultimate Fantastic Four #54" is a limited edition numbered giclee on stretched canvas by Billy Tan presented by Marvel Comics. This piece comes gallery wrapped. Includes Certificate of Authenticity! Measure approx. 18" x 27" (image); 1.5" (depth). This item requires special handling and may have a longer than usual turnaround.
First known as Timely Publications in 1939, then Atlas Comics in the 1950s, the comic book empire known as Marvel Comics came into being in 1961 with the launch of the first Fantastic Four. With the help of creative geniuses Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Marvel produced 831 comic books, each with at least one new superhero, during the 1960s. Known for focusing on characterization and placing heroes in a real-world context, Marvel's popularity with comic book readers continued to rise through the decades. Soon, Marvel was sporting a veritable pantheon of pop culture icons, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and Captain America.
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Chicago Alone Accounts For 10 Percent Of Mass Shootings In The US
Published on : October 5, 2017 October 4, 2017 Published by : Jacob Palmieri
Chicago accounted for approximately 10 percent of mass shootings during a 17-month period in the U.S., according to data analyzed by The Daily Caller News Foundation.
The New York Times Editorial Board created a graphic depicting the total amount of mass shootings committed between June 12, 2016 (the Pulse Nightclub attack) and Oct. 1, 2017 (the Las Vegas massacre), based on data from the Gun Violence Archive.
The Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit that tracks gun violence in America, defines mass shooting as incidents where "FOUR or more shot and/or killed in a single event, at the same general time and location not including the shooter."
TheDCNF examined the number of mass shootings committed per city in that 17-month period, and found that Chicago made up about 10 percent of those incidents. Of the 521 mass shootings committed, approximately 53 occurred in the city of Chicago.
Chicago, on average, represented about 11 percent of total mass shootings in the country each month. The city, racked by gang violence, sees about three mass shootings per month, according to the data.
The city accounted for 19 percent of mass shootings in June 2016 alone, experiencing six mass shootings out of the 31 that occurred in entire country for that month. Chicago saw an average of about three mass shootings per month between July 2016 and October 2016, while the mass shootings climbed during November 2016 and December 2016.
The city accounted for about 14 percent of mass shootings in November of last year, while almost 19 percent of mass shootings happened in Chicago in December of last year.
Entering into 2017, Chicago accounted for 10 percent of mass shootings in January, 14 percent of mass shootings in March and 11 percent in July.
The metrics for measuring mass shootings that the Gun Violence Archive uses are questionable, though, as they potentially allow more events to be considered "mass shootings." The FBI uses a much stricter definition, describing a mass shooting as an event in which at least three people are killed and an "active shooter … engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area."
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Hangar 24 joins Russian River Brewings fundraiser for Sonoma County fire victims
Hangar 24 Craft Brewing will partake in a five-day fundraiser over the long Thanksgiving weekend in order to raise money for victims of the October fires that devastated Northern California.
Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa is leading the charge to raise money for the King Ridge Foundation, under the "Sonoma Pride" name, and Hangar 24 will join that effort. A full 100 percent of the proceeds raised from Russian River's Sonoma Pride fundraiser will go to fire victims through the King Ridge Foundation. Starting Wednesday (Nov. 22), through Sunday (Nov. 26), Hangar 24 will donate $1 for every pint sold of "Sonoma Pride Hoppy Pilsner" at the Redlands Taproom. The beer is brewed by Hangar 24, using the Sonoma Pride name through an agreement with Russian River Brewing Co.
As of Nov. 14, Russian River Brewing Co. had raised nearly $300,000 through the Sonoma Pride name, selling their own version of Sonoma Pride beer, as well as working with dozens of breweries throughout the country to generate funds. Money raised is being dispersed through organizations like the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, the Council on Aging, California Human Development and St. Vincent de Paul.
Last month's fires in Northern California killed over 40 people and burned nearly 9,000 structures, leaving Sonoma County particularly hard hit. One of those fires, dubbed "The Tubbs Fire," developed into the most destructive in California history based on property damage. It tore through Santa Rosa's Coffee Park neighborhood, leveling scores of homes just 4.5 miles from Russian River's restaurant and main brewing facility. Some brewery employees lost their homes.
Hangar 24 Craft Brewing's Redlands Taproom will have adjusted hours over the Thanksgiving weekend. Doors will be open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, as well as Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday Nov. 25. The Taproom will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26.
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home Entertainment Eamonn Holmes Net Worth - How Much Did he Make From His Career as a Journalist?
Eamonn Holmes Net Worth - How Much Did he Make From His Career as a Journalist?
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Eamonn Holmes is an Irish journalist and broadcaster born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is known most notably for presenting on GMTV, Sky News and ITV for over a decade each.
The credits are not limited to just news for the 59-year-old. He presented for several other TV shows throughout his 37-year career in the industry. He is married to Ruth Langsford in 2010, who is also a television presenter and panelist for 'Loose Women'.
They're everyone's favorite presenters.
Source: Eamonn Holmes, Instagram
The television duo is a millionaire with the massive fortune they've collected throughout the years. And they literally live large too.
Eamonn Holmes's Net Worth Is $5 Million Shared with His Wife
The broadcasting couple is worth $5 million as they still host 'This Morning' show together. They started out working together in 2006 after Ruth was named a regular presenter on the show. They were introduced to each other to co-host the show every Friday. But they began the relationship way before in 1997.
For Eamonn, it is the third time he's presented for a show for over a decade. He first worked with Ulster Television from 1979 until 1986 when he left for BBC. He moved on to GMTV in 1993 starting work on New Year's Day. He then left GMTV in April 2005 because he felt the show ran out of real news.
That's him as a child.
Source: ITV, Twitter
He joined Sky News six months later to present for the 'Sunrise' program. He worked there for altogether 11 years with three different co-hosts, Lorna Dunkley, Charlotte Hawkins and Isabel Webster. He announced the departure in September 2016.
While working with Sky News, he also joined the now pivotal 'This Morning' show on ITV with Ruth. They also co-hosted a 10-part daytime game show, 'Gift Wrapped' in 2014.
They are great friends.
The presenter also was a part of numerous other reality game shows, sometimes as a host and the other times as a participant. He played 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' with Alex Ferguson, Kay Burley and Ruth before appearing to celebrate the end of the show in 2013.
Other celebrity game shows include 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side', 'Fifteen to One', 'Call My Bluff', 'All Star Mr & Mrs', 'Tipping Point: Lucky Stars', 'Catchphrase' and 'The Chase', among others.
He Did Some Radio Shows As Well As Publish a Book
With his TV presenting career, Eamonn also began radio broadcasting in the 1980s for Downtown Radio. He also presented his 'The Eamonn Holmes Show' on Radio 5 Live for six years from 2003. Now he presents 'Let's Talk with Eamonn Holmes' on talkRADIO that he started since 2016.
The book tells of what happened at GMTV as well.
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Holmes released an autobiography, 'This is MY Life', in May 2006. He also writes a column for 'The People' newspaper.
The £3.5 Million House They Currently Live in Was Rumored to Be on Sale Last Year
The couple lives in the super-upmarket St. George's Hill area mansion of Weybridge in Surrey. In October 2017, the house was said to be listed for sale with an asking price of £3.5 million ($4.5 million) until it was slashed by 7% in August 2018.
Eamonn's home in Weybridge, Surrey.
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But in October 2019, Eamonn shared the pictures of his properties on Instagram and many more on his Instagram story showing his pride at his lawn and the garden. They live there with their teenage son, Jack (Eamonn's youngest), and their dog Maggie. Even Maggie lives like royalty.
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I'v had my Kawai for… three years now i think. I was literally going to buy a totally different bass and just saw this old, scratched, worn out old bass guitar in the corner of an old room in a old neighborhood. I gave more then half of my salary after some convincing the owner to sell it. I was never able to find out anything about it, it's Japanese made Kawai bass but i can't find the model or anything else about it.
Any way i was hopping somebody here could tell me something more about it?
• FIIB - Neck-though bass with active electronics. The through-neck is 5 pc. laminated Maple and Mahogany with a 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. The bodies were 3 pc. laminated Maple/Maple, Mahogany/Maple, Maple/Koa and Maple/Zebra. There were also a small number of FIIB basses that came in Black, Pearl White and Candy Apple Red. In the early 1990's, FIIB basses became the FIIB110KS and were available only with a Maple/Koa body although other finishes were available in Japan. Other changes included the elimination of the heavy brass bridge in favor of a Schaller 3-D4 bridge with the strings attaching at the end of the bridge rather than coming through the body as before. The electronics remained the same on all FIIB basses. The pickups are a Kawai design P-Bass type with built-in pre-amps and require a 9 volt battery for each. The pre-amps control the "tone character" switches for each pickup. In the center position the bass is essentially "flat." The other two switch positions provide combinations of cut and boost at various frequencies. The amount of cut and boost and the frequencies are set by the factory and can not be changed as the pickup is sealed. The tone controls are passive. Most FIIB basses have a traditional 3-way toggle pickup selector although, some early 1985 and 1986 FIIBs used a 3-way rotary pickup selector.
• RB865A- 5-string bolt on neck bass. Unlike prior Kawai bolt-on neck basses, the RB865A featured a neck slot that extended deeper into the body and a pitched headstock. The deeper neck slot provided better neck stability and the the pitched headstock eliminated the use of string trees. The body is Ash and the neck is Maple with a 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard. The bridge is a gold Schaller 3-D5. The RB865 pickups are a Kawai design J-Bass type with an active circuit . The RAC-100 active circuit provides for a ±18dB bass cut and boost and a ±12dB treble cut and boost. The RB865A was available in a Natural finish, Trans Red, Pearl White and Black.
( 1 J-Bass Type and 1 P-Bass Type). The RB65A was available in a Natural finish, Trans Red, Pearl White and Black.
• KRB Series Basses - Between 1985 and 1990 Kawai America sold a variety of KRB Series basses in the US. These included the KRB40, KRB55, KRB69, KRB105, KRB115 and KRB120. With the exception of the KRB115 all the KRB Series basses were a bolt-on neck design with a body similar to the RB65A, only with the traditional neck slot. All KRB Series basses (except the KRB115) came with the Schaller 3-D4 bridge. These basses did not have pitched headstocks, rather a straight headstock with a single bar type string tree to create the correct string angle across the nut. KRB models are listed below with distinguishing features.
KRB55 - Schaller PJ-Type pickups with passive electronics and push-pull (series/parallel) tone controls. Ash body, Maple neck with 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Hardware: Chrome, Black, Gold. Finishes: Black, White, Red.
KRB69 - Schaller PJ-Type pickups with RAC-100 active circuit. Ash body, Maple neck with 24 fret Rosewood fingerboard. Hardware: Black. Finishes: Natural, Candy Apple Red, Pearl White, Black.
KRB105 - Schaller PJ-Type pickups with passive electronics and push-pull (Series/Parallel) tone controls. Koa and Ash (Black finish only) bodies, graphite neck with 24 fret phenolic fingerboard. Hardware: Gold. Finishes: Gloss Koa, Black.
KRB120- Schaller PJ-Type pickups with RAC-100 active circuit. Ash body, Graphite neck with 24 fret phenolic fingerboard. Hardware: Gold. Finishes: Natural, Candy Apple Red, Pearl White, Black.
While the basses listed above repsesent the majority of Kawai basses sold in the US, there were a few "transitional " models sold. One of these was the KRX855 5-string bass (Picture Not Available). It is basically a RB865A with a radical body and head stock design. There were also a small number of Aquarius Series guitars and basses and the Moon Sault guitar sold in the early 1980's. If you have any other questions about your Kawai bass or guitar, please contact us here.
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With a passion for business, an unyielding persistence, and a dynamic personality, Hassan Jamal, along with the team he had assembled, achieved great success growing GET Group into one of the world's leading providers of Passport & ID systems.
Beyond his success within the Passport & ID industry, Hassan Jamal identified an unmet need in the IT market - the increasing demand for business automation solutions, and so embarked on steering GET Group in that direction. He soon started to create innovative concepts for e-Government and enterprise IT systems, such as Smart Forms (or e-Forms), e-Purse, e-Payment and ICR, which he steadfastly developed with his team. Over the years, GET Group firmly established an enviable reputation as a trusted partner and a reliable developer of state-of-the-art and cost-effective government and business solutions.
As a result of Hassan Jamal's hard work and vision, GET Group is now a truly 'global enterprise technology' solutions provider with a strong international network of offices and affiliates, extraordinary resources, outstanding experience and an unparalleled reputation throughout the world, that includes successful projects in the Americas, Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.
With his untimely death in 2005, Hassan Jamal left behind a remarkable legacy that still guides us today. We are proud to continue with his inspiring vision and innovative spirit to take GET Group to new heights.
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Maysoon Jamal is the CEO of GET Group Holdings Ltd., a pioneering company established in 1986, providing governments and private enterprise with highly secure identity documents and e-process solutions. Having qualified as a lawyer from the Lebanese University in Beirut, Maysoon practiced law for over ten years and was an active member of the Arab Lawyers Union, participating in many legal forums in the Arab world.
Following the demise of her brother, the late Hassan Jamal, in 2005, Maysoon took over the leadership of GET Group where she has since embarked on growing and transforming the organization in line with the best international standards. Today, with headquarters at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), GET Group has more than 1000 employees and a global reach with offices and projects in more than 20 countries around the world, as well as accredited international quality certifications.
As a prominent figure within business circles, Maysoon has established and contributed to several charitable and social organizations in her native Lebanon and the region. Moreover, she has received a number of awards for her and GET Group's services and contributions.
Nidal Hamzeh
Nidal Hamzeh joined GET Group Holdings Ltd. in 2014 as Group Chief Financial Officer, bringing with him a solid and extensive experience of more than 15 years in the financial field. In his role, Nidal is responsible for overseeing the Group's financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, business support, compliance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, forecasting, internal control systems, acquisitions and long-term strategy.
Nidal holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Illinois, USA. Prior to joining GET Group, Nidal was Head of Finance at Emirates Advanced Investments and Emirates Computers and previously Audit Manager at KPMG Canada.
Dany Korjian
Dany Korjian joined GET Group Holdings Ltd. In 2013 as Group HC & Admin Director. He has occupied different positions within the Group, most recently becoming the Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for directing the department's activities, strategy, policies and procedures, recruitment, as well as managing the department's projects and keeping up-to-date with the latest governmental regulations and local labor laws.
With over 17 years of experience in HR, Dany has previously held senior HR and Administration positions in the information technology, development and retail sectors. Dany holds a Master's degree in Global Human Resources Management from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
Bahjat Nasser
Executive Director - Passport & ID Business Unit
Bahjat Nasser joined GET Group in 1995, working in the roles of increased responsibilities including technical manager and director of operations, up to his current position as the Executive Director of the Passport & ID Business Unit at GET Group Holdings.
Throughout his journey at GET Group, Bahjat has successfully managed the implementation, operations and maintenance of national passport issuance projects for countries such as the UAE, Oman, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, South Korea, Malaysia and many others. His experience similarly extends to managing and leading projects for the implementation of ID card systems. In his current role as Executive Director, Bahjat is responsible for leading the Passport & ID Business Unit with his vision, tact, and experience.
Bahjat holds a M.Sc. in Electronics and Automation, specializing in communications, equipment and systems protection.
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Deputy Executive Director - Smart Solutions Business Unit
Ihab Houry is the Deputy Executive Director of the Smart Solutions Business Unit at GET Group Holdings, responsible for leading the Smart Solutions Business Unit, supporting and guiding its various divisions and departments, overseeing effective and efficient day-to-day operations, and developing strategies and plans to achieve the Group's goals.
Since joining GET Group in 2002, Ihab has held several positions in the company and has contributed greatly, especially as Director of Product Development and Marketing. He has led many of the Group's turnkey projects for both government and private institutions, in addition to major strategic business initiatives.
With more than 18 years of technical and business experience in the IT industry, Ihab has a holistic understanding of the ever-evolving technology market and the effect of its trends and transformations on diverse market segments and business applications. His extensive experience spans several sectors including Government and Enterprise Business Solutions, Physical Security and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Ihab holds Master of Business Administration from Manchester Business School, and Master of Computer Engineering from Conservatoire National des Arts et des Métiers.
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Director of International Sales & Business Development – Passport & ID Business Unit
Khaled Aziz has been GET Group's Director of International Sales & Business Development since November 2010, responsible for carrying out all Passport & ID global business development and sales activities. Prior to that, Khaled held different positions as Regional Business Development Manager for Africa, Regional Sales & Business Development Manager for MEA, and Regional Sales & Business Development Manager for EMEA.
With more than 20 years of international business development experience in multinational high-tech companies, combined with outstanding technology knowledge in the government security document sector, Khaled's primary mission is to increase GET Group's market share and maintain the company's global competitive position.
Khaled is a multilingual executive and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management, as well as business certificates from Niels Brock Business College and the American Chamber of Commerce.


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Early Vaccine Authorization Raises Ethical and Logistical Challenges for Trial Sponsors
The much-anticipated meeting of FDA's vaccine advisory committee this week is slated to address a number of critical issues related to testing and approval of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 infection.
The much-anticipated meeting of FDA's vaccine advisory committee this week is slated to address a number of critical issues related to testing and approval of vaccines to prevent COVID-19 infection. Although the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will not review an application for any particular product, this panel of virologists and scientists will discuss policies and data requirements for determining that a pandemic vaccine can be considered safe and effective, particularly when based on more limited, early clinical trial data.
Shaping the discussion is the current halt in two major vaccine trials due to unspecified safety issues. US investigators continue to seek more information on patient illness in the AstraZeneca vaccine study announced in early September, although enrollment has restarted for AZ trials in the United Kingdom and other countries. Johnson & Johnson more recently paused its massive COVID-19 vaccine trial due to an "unexplained illness" in a patient. The safety committee for the study has stated by examining whether the ill individual received the vaccine or was in the placebo arm. The sponsors emphasize that these research halts demonstrate their excessive caution and importance of calling on outside monitoring boards to fully investigate such cases.
FDA standards for documenting vaccine safety is an important topic for VRBPAC review, particularly as it relates to granting Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to an experimental vaccine, an approach that agency officials consider likely and appropriate given the high costs of the pandemic in terms of public health risks and economic hardship. The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) specified in its recent guidance document that it expects an EUA application to provide two months or more of safety data for at least half of the participants in a trial following completion of the full vaccination regimen . As most serious side effects appear within six weeks of individual vaccination, this timeframe is designed to provide a sufficient period for detecting events such as vaccine-induced enhanced respiratory disease and to distinguish such conditions from coronavirus disease.
Sidelining further studies?
A particularly challenging issue for the advisors is the how granting EUA status to an initial product could interfere with further assessment of the vaccine's safety and with ongoing trials for other preventives. FDA says that the sponsor of an authorized vaccine should continue blinded follow-up assessments for months following an initial distribution, but there some authorities believe that an EUA sponsor should shift all participants in the placebo arm to receive treatment. While that might appear a more ethical decision, it could block efforts to gain further information on vaccine efficacy and side effects, including rare adverse events and fuller comparisons among patient groups with differences in age, sex, comorbidities, and ethnic characteristics. And because of limited information about how long immunity will last from initial vaccines, both manufacturers and regulators look for additional guidance on determining what data need to be collected further to indicate when boosters or additional vaccination would be advisable.
Most analysts expect that some vaccines likely to gain approval in subsequent months may be more effective or provide stronger protection than the early products. However, continued development of alternative vaccines may be hindered by difficulties in enrolling new subjects in randomized trials when a vaccine is on the market. Scientists and vaccine developers emphasize that it's vital for research to continue on multiple preventives, as certain products may affect certain populations differently, and varying formulations may be more suitable for distribution in certain regions.
These issues raise important ethical considerations for the research community and health authorities. While randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials are necessary to understand the true effects of a medical product on larger populations, individual participants may gain limited benefit and added risk. And in the face of a lethal pandemic, the risks are even more stark. An alternative research approach may be to use a newly authorized vaccine as a control in testing subsequent preventives, a form of noninferiority trial. Such studies may take much longer and cost more to produce results but could reduce the need for large placebo control arms that deny treatment for thousands.
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Home » 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Victims Are Assured Equal Compensation in Deal With Sudan
1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing Victims Are Assured Equal Compensation in Deal With Sudan
WASHINGTON — Victims of the 1998 bombings of two United States Embassies in East Africa will quickly obtain as much as $485 million in compensation as a part of a wide-ranging settlement to take away Sudan from a listing of state sponsors of terrorism and, in flip, foster peace with Israel.
But the deal, which is a part of the $2.three trillion spending bundle that Congress is poised to approve on Monday, leaves Sudan accountable for doubtlessly billions of dollars in further funds to the households of those that had been killed within the Sept. 11, 2001, assaults.
The settlement largely places to relaxation months of livid negotiations between the Trump administration and Congress over how you can assist Sudan's fragile transitional authorities and debt-ridden economic system by settling most of the lawsuits that accused the nation of harboring Al Qaeda, largely in the course of the 1990s.
It additionally ensures that American victims of the embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania — whether or not they had been United States residents on the time of the assaults or naturalized later — will obtain equitable compensation by including as much as $150 million in payouts along with the $335 million that Sudan has dedicated.
The cash ought to be launched to the bombing victims within the coming days and weeks, in keeping with an individual near the negotiations, who spoke on the situation of anonymity to debate pending laws.
"Finally, I can flip the web page and get on with the remainder of my life," stated Ellen Bomer, a former Commerce Department worker who was blinded and skilled post-traumatic stress after the blast on the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on Aug. 7, 1998.
"I consider that justice prevails," she added.
Relatives of the 9/11 victims additionally praised the settlement that allowed their very own lawsuits in opposition to Sudan — filed in federal courtroom in Manhattan from 2002 to 2004 — to proceed regardless of sharp opposition from the Trump administration and the federal government in Khartoum.
"The White House has been working all yr to commerce away our rights, in an obvious effort to safe an unrelated diplomatic win," stated Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed within the assault on the World Trade Center in New York. "We can now return to our quest for justice and accountability in opposition to those that enabled the murders of our family members."
Sudan's leaders had demanded immunity from all terrorism-related lawsuits filed after 1993 — together with by the 9/11 households — as part of a wider-ranging deal that additionally tied its elimination from the U.S. terrorism record to agreeing to normalizing relations with Israel. President Trump introduced in October that Sudan was the third Arab state to signal on to the Abraham Accords, his signature diplomatic marketing campaign to ease tensions for Israel throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
People accustomed to the diplomatic talks, who spoke on the situation of anonymity to debate the fragile diplomacy, stated this month that Sudan had threatened to exit the accords if it didn't obtain full immunity from Congress over considerations that the lawsuits may spook overseas buyers, leaving little hope of assuaging widespread poverty and instability there.
That sticking level was hotly debated in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, over the previous week, in keeping with folks accustomed to the negotiations. While they had been upset that their nation wouldn't obtain the so-called authorized peace it demanded, officers stated Sudan's leaders in the end determined to stay within the peace accords with Israel in alternate for $931 million in American assist, loans and debt aid that's included within the spending invoice — and face the 9/11 households in courtroom.
"Sudan is assured that it's going to defeat these claims," stated Christopher M. Curran, a Washington-based lawyer who was amongst Sudan's representatives within the negotiations.
He stated Sudan maintained that it didn't assist Al Qaeda within the 9/11 assaults and was discovered accountable for the embassy bombings in East Africa solely after the federal government of its former president and dictator, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, didn't defend itself in American courts.
Officials on all sides of the controversy hope the brand new help will assist stabilize Sudan and doubtlessly preserve it from being a breeding floor for extremism.
The United States "has vital strategic and nationwide safety pursuits in supporting Sudan's fragile transition to democracy," stated Senators Chuck Schumer of New York and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, each Democrats. "However, that assist shouldn't and won't come on the expense of defending the rights of terrorism victims."


Blue Label - Sweets for my Sweet!
The Wine Gang chooses Royal Tokaji, Blue Label Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2008 for St. Valentines Day!
'Cupid's arrow has well and truly struck the Gang'; Royal Tokaji, Blue Label - perfect for a romantic 14th of February dinner date - or for any time really!
'We loved this when tasting last autumn, but neglected to mention that as well as coming in 50cl bottles (the cheapest stockist currently being Majestic at £19.99), Waitrose carries the wine in dinky, perfect for two, 25cl minis. The stuff inside is the same: an aromatic and seductive symphony of barley sugar, honey and leaf tea, with a beautifully pitched palate balancing bright tangerine and lime zest freshness with 155g/l worth of lusciously sweet, creamy and enveloping fruit. A perfect end to a hopefully perfect Valentine's meal'.
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Le ruisseau de Laragou est un cours d'eau des départements de la Haute-Garonne et du Tarn, en région Occitanie, et un affluent du Girou, donc un sous-affluent de la Garonne par l'Hers-Mort.

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Il prend sa source sur la commune de Lavaur, dans le Tarn, à quelques pas à l'est du hameau le Ramel (commune de Verfeil) et se déverse  plus loin dans le Girou, un sous-affluent de la Garonne en rive droite sur la commune de Gragnague dans la Haute-Garonne.

Département et communes traversés

 Haute-Garonne : Saint-Jean-Lherm, Montpitol, Gragnague, Verfeil, Bonrepos-Riquet
 Tarn : Lavaur, Garrigues

Affluents
Le Ruisseau de Laragou a vingt-et-un affluents référencés, dont les principaux sont :
 Ruisseau de Verdossol  ;
 Ruisseau de la Capelle  ;
 Ruisseau d'en Piré  ;
 Ruisseau de Labanal .

Hydrologie

Aménagements

En 1995, un barrage a été édifié au lieu-dit « La Magou », afin de réguler le débit du Girou, créant ainsi le lac du Laragou.

Voir aussi

 Lac du Laragou
 La liste des rivières de France
 Les débits des cours d'eau du bassin de la Garonne
 Le bassin de la Garonne

Notes et références
Références

Cours d'eau dans le Tarn
Cours d'eau en Haute-Garonne
Système hydrologique de la Garonne


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In Florida and Texas, the legislature will draw the lines, and the Governor can veto. Currently, the Republicans control the House, Senate, and Governor in both of these states. Texas will gain 2, and Florida will gain 1 seat in the House of Representatives. Texas will now have 38 seats, and Florida will have 28.
North Carolina will also gain 1 seat. The legislature will draw the lines, and the Governor can veto. Republicans do control the legislature, but the Governor is a Democrat. North Carolina will have 14 Representatives.
Montana currently only has 1 seat and will now have 2.
Oregon and Colorado will each gain 1 seat. In Oregon, the democrat-controlled legislature will draw the lines, and the Governor can veto. Oregon will have 6 seats after redistricting. Colorado uses a non-politician commission to draw the lines and will have 8 seats after the election.
California and Michigan will both lose a seat and uses a non-politician commission. California will have 52 seats, and Michigan will have 14.
Illinois will lose 1 seat. The democrat-controlled legislature will draw the lines, and the Governor can veto. Illinois will only have 17 seats after the redistricting. One of the 5 Republicans could lose their seat during the redistricting.
Ohio and West Virginia both lose a seat. The lines are drawn by the legislature and can be vetoed by the Governor. Currently, the Republicans control the House, Senate, and Governor in both of these states. Ohio will end with 15 seats, and West Virginia will have 2 seats. Currently, democrats only have 3 districts and could easily lose one of those in the redistricting.
Pennsylvania will lose 1 seat. The republican-controlled legislature will draw the lines, but the democrat Governor can veto. Pennsylvania will only have 17 seats after the redistricting.
New York will lose one seat. A non-politician commission draws the lines. If the legislature rejects two separate sets of commission-proposed plans, it can amend the commission's proposals. However, the legislature's amendments cannot modify the commission's recommendations by more than 2% of any district's population.
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One of St. Petersburg's most famous sites, the Smolny Cathedral is also one of its most unique, with a history that matches its strange name. The Cathedral was intended as a sort of gift for Peter the Great's daughter, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth had decided to become a nun (a rash decision made after she was disallowed to take the throne after her father), Peter wanted to build her a great monastic complex with a beautiful central cathedral.
Things, however, changed when Elizabeth's "[…]Imperial predecessor was overthrown during a coup, carried out by the royal guards[.]" She was offered the throne and, as quickly as she had initially made her monastic plans, promptly forgot them. While she gave up on the life of a nun, Elizabeth did not give up the idea of building a monastery.
The name of "Smolny" is a unique one as the Cathedral is not named for a saint, holy figure, or location (as many other churches and cathedrals are). The name comes from the tar used to seal the hulls of the czar's ships at the nearby docks. It is unclear who named the Cathedral or why, but the name certainly separates the Smolny Cathedral from other sacred spaces.
After Elizabeth had stepped down from the throne, the funding for the monastery dwindled. Catherine II, who took up the throne after Elizabeth, allowed this to happen as she disliked the Baroque-style architecture. This left the interior of the Cathedral unfinished. Thus, neither Elizabeth nor Rastrelli ever saw the beautiful cathedral in its completed glory.
In 1835, however, "architect Vasily Stasov developed new plans that provided for a more neo-classical interior in line with the architectural tastes of the time period." The interior was then completed and the Cathedral was consecrated.
In its time, the complex served as the Institution for Education (a school for the daughters of aristocrats). "Lenin lived [there] in early 1918 before the complex became the city's headquarters of the communist party." Unfortunately, during the Soviet regime, the Smolny complex fell into disrepair. It might have been demolished if not for new interest in its history during the 1980s. The complex was then given a full restoration. Today, the Smolny Cathedral serves as a concert hall while the other structures of the complex are used for government offices or classrooms for the St. Petersburg State University.
The video below gives a wonderful view of the Smolny Monastery as well as the Cathedral itself. Click here to view the video directly on YouTube.


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Heather (they/them) is a dedicated queer feminist activist, author, educator, artist, teacher, organizer and innovator who grows big things from small seeds and works to create, cultivate and support positive growth and change.
Heather is the founder, director, designer and editor of the web clearinghouse and organization Scarleteen, the first truly comprehensive sex, sexuality and relationships education site and resource for young people of its kind. Heather and Scarleteen have provided millions of young people accurate and inclusive information and support every year for the last 20 years.
Heather is also the author of the inclusive, comprehensive and progressive sex, sexual health and relationships book for young adults, S.E.X: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties (DaCapo Press, 2007, 2017), now in its second edition; with Isabella Rotman, Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up (Oni Press, September 2019), for older middle readers and younger teens, and in 2021 will release What Fresh Hell Is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities and You — A Guide (Hachette/Lifelong, Spring 2021).
They have been a sexuality, contraception and abortion educator and counselor for the Cedar River Clinics/Feminist Women's Health Center, and the director of the CONNECT teen outreach and education program in Seattle which primarily served transient/homeless youth and reproductive health patients. Heather is a previous member of the editorial board for the American Journal of Sexuality Education and the Board of Directors for NARAL Pro-Choice Washington; a writer and contributing editor for the 2011 edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves, and their sexuality advice column was previously syndicated at RH Reality Check/Rewire. Heather was also a lead plaintiff in the ACLU vs. Gonzales case, arguing against the Child Online Protection Act (COPA), which could have removed young adults' access to needed sexuality information.
Heather has won several awards in their field. Their work has hailed acclaim or mentions from many publications, including The Utne Reader, The City Pages, Alternet, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Siren, The Industry Standard, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, The Nation, the Oxygen Network, Estronet, Yahoo!, Feministing, The Minnesota Women's Press, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Boston Phoenix, Ms. Magazine, The New York Times, Bust and Bitch. Their essays, fiction, poetry and photography have appeared in their own publications as well as in Teen Vogue, The Guardian, RH Reality Check/Rewire, Issues Magazine (AU), PIF Magazine, Maxi Magazine, Women's Studies; An inter-disciplinary journal, On Our Backs,; in the anthologies Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and A World Without Rape, Viscera, The Mammoth Book of Erotic Women, The Adventures of Food, Aqua Erotica, Zaftig: Well-Rounded Erotica, The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica 1 & 2, Shameless: An Intimate Erotica and Penthouse. Heather has been quoted in many sexuality books, and their work has been used in university, school, community and clinic curricula.
Heather was previously an early childhood Montessori educator. A graduate with honors of Chicago's Academy for the Arts, where they studied music and creative writing, Heather won a National Academy of Poets Younger Poets award in their teens. They continued their education at Shimer College, studying literature and sociology, and later studied at the Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center. Heather is also trained as a facilitator for Teen Talking Circles.
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From Heather Corinna, founder and director of Scarleteen.com, and Isabella Rotman, cartoonist and sex educator, comes a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings.
Join friends Malia, Rico, Max, Sam and Alexis as they talk about all the weird and exciting parts of growing up! This supportive group of friends are guides for some tricky subjects. Using comics, activities and examples, they give encouragement and context for new and confusing feelings and experiences.
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Second home owner 'fearful' about returning to Cornwall
He feels there is growing negative feeling about people with second homes in the county
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Looe is just one of many Cornish towns that has a high number of second homes (Image: Tom Last)
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A man who owns a second home in Cornwall has spoken out after feeling those with properties in the county are being unfairly demonised during the coronavirus crisis.
The second home owner – who did not want to be named for fear of repercussions – told Cornwall Live that he felt a lot of people with property in Cornwall were getting a 'negative press' and had started to feel unwelcome.
The man, who lives in the Home Counties but has another home on the north coast of Cornwall near Newquay, said: "There's a lot of negative press around second home owners, some of it totally justified, some just trolls venting spleen and some, in my view, just flawed.
"Frankly, the Cornish economy needs them to feel they can return and not, as I'm beginning to sense, feel unwelcome."
He said his property is a home that is used by family and friends all year round and is not a holiday let. He'd worked out that it contributes around £60,000 a year to the local economy thanks to those living in it visiting attractions, restaurants and paying for amenities such as cleaners.
#ComeBackLater
Devon and Cornwall is understandably proud of its renowned stunning coastlines, wide open spaces and gallons of fresh air and thrive from the millions of visitors who come to enjoy our part of the world each year.
However, the outbreak of coronavirus in the UK has changed our day to day lives while the government is calling for the nation to stop all non essential travel in a bid to stop the spread of the disease that has so tragically claimed lives in the UK.
In the South West not only do we have a proportion of elderly people living here, those who are some of the most vulnerable to coronavirus, but we also have NHS trusts that are stretched to capacity without any extra pressure.
We want to help saves lives and help bring an end to the outbreak as soon as we possibly can.
Therefore we are aiming to spread the message of come back later as far and as wide as possible through a campaign launching today - #comebacklater.
"I've got a bit irritated by the kicking that some second home owners are getting. I'm beginning to feel very unwelcome by Cornwall, which is a great shame as I love the place and the Cornish people. I'm fearful that when I return I'm going to be made to feel like a foreigner."
Cornwall's tourism chief Malcolm Bell says reopening the holiday industry will be gradual
Holiday home owners have claimed £50 million in lockdown business grants
The man, who has owned the property for 15 years and doesn't claim any tax back on it, said he completely understood the #ComeBackLater campaigns and he would only return to Cornwall when the lockdown is lifted.
"Not every second home owner is a disease-ridden bit of nastiness coming to infect you," he added. "Why on earth would you travel to Cornwall at a time like this when the hospital's ICU unit only has 15 beds? Don't kick us all."
He believed that when the lockdown is relaxed the first people allowed to travel would be those with property elsewhere in the country.
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"If that's the case then the Cornish economy and hospitality trade will need us, though currently my family and I don't feel that comfortable about coming down."
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It was revealed last week that owners of holiday homes – many of which are second homes – have claimed £50 million of the grants which were made available for small businesses in Cornwall to survive during the coronavirus crisis.
Cornwall councillor Cornelius Olivier said the Government should have closed a loophole which has allowed holiday let owners to class their properties as small businesses which means they avoid paying both council tax and business rates on their properties, because they are below the threshold to pay the latter income-wise.
Councillor Cornelius Olivier
He said: "They don't need the money mostly and they shouldn't get it. There are lots of business that will struggle to survive even if they get this help. Why are we giving this money to people who don't need it? We should be making a stand.
"Even if you have a property that you work quite hard to maintain and use as a holiday let - I don't think it is a matter of financial life and death like a café or a pub."
However, his comments have been slammed in some quarters.
Sinead Hanks, co-chair of Fowey Chamber of Commerce which represents a number of holiday home businesses, said: "Cllr Olivier's comments are based on no evidence. Stating 'they don't need the money mostly and shouldn't get it' shows no understanding that many hard-working locals run a holiday home as a business to provide for their families, bringing much-needed revenue into the Cornish economy.
"We would welcome the Welsh system where only those who can show a holiday let is their main source of income can access the grant – helping residents rather than second home owners who don't live here.
"Right now what we should be focussing on is the many thousands of self-employed people who have been offered no help at all until June."


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A compact cube-shaped private residence with an ancient oak tree outside the front door. We have created a red-painted wall that divides the layout on both floors. It leads from the entrance through the lobby, the living area and the terrace into the garden. It divides the work area from the living area, children from parents but also links north with south and interior with exterior. The glass rotunda provides a bright and airy living space, this is the heart of the house, a place where family and guests can play, cook, eat and socialise.


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Tidbits: K Street Closure; Potbelly Opening Date; Brewers Ball; More
* The portion of K Street SE within the Canal Park footprint will be closed through March 31 after workers found "major unmapped utilities" that have caused delays to the construction. Park head Chris Vanarsdale says that in order to meet spring planting requirements, it was necessary to close K now. (A little bit of hassle in exchange for purty plants this year, otherwise the planting would have had to wait until next year.) This means that to cross Canal Park drivers and pedestrians need to either use I Street or M Street.
* A sign posted at Foundry Lofts for its residents says that they expect the Potbelly to open the week of March 13. And here's the Store Locator page, still marked as "Coming Soon." (Here's what it looked like inside on Sunday morning.)
* If you can't wait until the Nationals finish Spring Training to drink beer at the stadium, there's the 2012 Brewer's Ball on March 13 at Nats Park, benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Guests can sample "a variety of handcrafted microbrews from more than a dozen of the region's best microbreweries and brewpubs, while also enjoying the cuisine of several popular restaurants." Individual tickets are $115, and deadline to purchase is tomorrow, March 1.
Entertainment Venue Addition Eyed for Nats Park at 1st and Potomac
Tuesday Tidbits: Cleaners, Crossing, Ice Cream Social
What's New Outside Nats Park for 2019, Food- and Building-Wise
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ZoolanderANDtheBoYz says: (2/29/12 2:01 PM)
What? They better open I street between New Jersey and 2nd street then or K and 2nd. I always take 1st street to go down to the Yards park and when I get back home to 1st and L, I take 4th street all the way to K to avoid M street. Bummer, this is going to suck.
bleeper1 says: (2/29/12 11:53 PM)
I noticed the K st closure trying to get to cornercopia today. The spicy BLT is still worth the extra time it now takes to get there
F says: (3/5/12 4:22 PM)
Another interesting tidbit (most of this probably came from Near SE):
D.C. breaks record for issuing parking tickets
Monday - 3/5/2012, 2:21pm ET
WTOP/Paul D. Shinkman)WASHINGTON - The District collected more parking fines in 2011 than any other year, matching nationwide trends that show D.C. collects proportionately more from drivers compared to other, much larger cities.
D.C. parking enforcement officers took in the record $96.6 million from 1.6 million parking tickets, reports AAA Mid-Atlantic, citing figures obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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using Microsoft.Xna.Framework;
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input.Touch;

namespace Graphics3DSample
{
    /// <summary>
    /// A game component.
    /// Has an associated rectangle.
    /// Accepts touch and click inside the rectangle.
    /// Has a state of IsTouching and IsClicked.
    /// </summary>
    public class Clickable : DrawableGameComponent
    {

        #region Fields
        readonly Rectangle rectangle;
        bool wasTouching;
        bool isTouching;

        #region Protected accessors
        public bool IsTouching { get { return isTouching; } }
        public bool IsClicked { get { return (wasTouching == true) && (isTouching == false); } }

        protected Rectangle Rectangle { get { return rectangle; } }
        protected new Graphics3DSampleGame Game { get { return (Graphics3DSampleGame)base.Game; } }
        #endregion
        #endregion

        #region Initialization
        /// <summary>
        /// Constructor
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="game">The Game oject</param>
        /// <param name="targetRectangle">Position of the component on the screen</param>
        public Clickable(Graphics3DSampleGame game, Rectangle targetRectangle)
            : base(game)
        {
            rectangle = targetRectangle;
        }
        #endregion

        #region Input handling
        /// <summary>
        /// Handles Input
        /// </summary>
        protected void HandleInput()
        {
            wasTouching = isTouching;
            isTouching = false;

            TouchCollection touches = TouchPanel.GetState();

            if (touches.Count > 0)
            {
                var touch = touches[0];
                var position = touch.Position;

                Rectangle touchRect = new Rectangle((int)touch.Position.X - 5, (int)touch.Position.Y - 5,
                    10, 10);

                if (rectangle.Intersects(touchRect))
                    isTouching = true;
            }

        }
        #endregion
    }
}


"Linenette Trade Mark"--upper cover; "No. 433 Printed in U.S.A."--lower cover.
Pictorial upper cover signed: R.A. Burley.
Text also printed inside the covers.
An adaptation of Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.


A development in Green Lane, Spalding, formerly a house with large garden. 15 new properties, a mix of detached and semi-detached, 2 and 3 bedroom properties.
Off street parking has been provided for all houses, the road is to highways adoption standard with footpath.
We have been involved in every stage of the project planning, design, piling, de-watering and general build.


India will host South Africa for a 2 month long tour starting with 3 twenty20 matches and 5 one day matches followed by 4 test matches. The tour will start on 12 October with the first of three T20 matches and BCCI will announce the Twenty20 and One Day Squads on 20th September 2015 with the press conference scheduled to take place midday on Sunday. The test squad will be announced after the ODI Series has finished.
T20 & ODI Squads Announcement for South Africa Series: BCCI will announce the squads on Sunday, 20th September 2015 and once the official list is released we will update the entire India squads of both format right on this page. MS Dhoni is sure to lead in both formats with Kohli acting as his deputy. Below is the expected squads for both T20 and ODI and once the squad list is made public sunday we will update this page.
India T20 & ODI Squads For South Africa Series – To Be Announced 20 Sept.
India Test Squad For South Africa Series ?: The Test squad will be announced after the 4th ODI has been played. Kohli will captain India for 4 match test series schedule to take place immediately after T20 and ODI Series.


Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC, parent company of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery announced that for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2015, Perkins Corporate restaurants saw a 4.5 percent increase in same-store sales.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery says that its system-wide remodeling initiative introduced in 2013 and officially rolled out in 2014, is well underway. To date, a total of 69 company-operated restaurants and 40 franchised locations have been remodeled, with 46 of those occurring in 2015.
As restaurant-goers across the country gear up for a return to school, a change of season, fewer hours of sunlight and the impending holiday rush, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is taking the edge off with a Great Plates value menu.


West Gore is an innovative primary school, providing high-quality learning within a safe, engaging and caring environment.
Our learning programmes allow us to best meet the needs of every learner. We believe that children learn best when provided opportunities to learn through their own passions and strengths. We value student voice and provide many opportunities for children to make choices in their learning. We also have a range of digital tools that we integrate throughout the school to enhance learning.
Our community and whānau take an important role and are encouraged to walk alongside the teaching staff through their child's schooling.
As a Positive Behaviour for Learning School, we use restorative practices to strengthen relationships and create positive learning environments to support our students. Our strong leadership and experienced teaching team are further supported by Life Education, a Gifted and Talented Specialist, Sports Activator and many other initiatives to ensure a balanced curriculum for all.
Located in West Gore,Southland, our school is a state-funded, decile six, Year 1-6 primary school, with a roll of approximately 250 pupils.
Students at West Gore learn in three specialist areas that are structured to support each individual student as their learning progresses. The sense of family and community that we foster promotes learning and student wellbeing and provides students with opportunities to stand tall.
We believe that everyone has the right to develop self-worth. Learners with self-worth are confident, motivated towards their learning, prepared to take risks, resilient and respectful in every way.
We believe our students will grow by developing the strategies, skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners.
We believe that by accepting and interacting positively with others, we can create a sense of belonging that will support our learners and encourage growth. Our whole community takes responsibility for growing our children.
"There is a strong culture of inclusiveness and positivity throughout the school. The principal and teachers focus on developing and caring for the 'whole child'. They foster a safe learning environment that supports students to be able to enjoy and take risks with their learning. Students benefit from the caring and respectful relationships they have with their teachers and school leaders."
"Students and teachers know that the school is 'their place to grow'."


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Tales of Vesperia Customer Reviews
Regards from Portugal. Excellent conditions and delivered in the indicated time.
11/11/13 by devilpn
The shipping has been very quick, despite I'm Italian; the product is in a perfect condition!
05/11/13 by scacco89
A great game worthy of anyone's time. Story makes you want to continue playing to the end, characters still lingers in your mind hours after playing and the music is just brilliant. If there's any RPG game you should play, it's this game.
23/10/13 by Veilor
Not the best from the Tales series, but still a very enjoyable and engaging RPG. If you are a big fan of the series and JRPGs then do try this! However, if you're more into the hardcore RPGs this may not give off an immense experience. It has a very appealing gaming experience that balances out the compelling storyline, broad combat system and the impressive cutscenes.
03/10/13 by Kanono
Tales of Vesperia is one of the Best J-RPGs I've ever played.
17/04/13 by thaKing
Tales of Vesperia is one of the best JRPG's I've ever played, and is the best on Xbox 360.
06/03/13 by Crobyzot
Tales of Vesperia is a really good game.
28/01/13 by Lisa
Tales of Vesperia is a wonderful rendition of the Tales-series. It's the only one so far for a Microsoft based machine. The story is based on the friendship of a former knight and his friend, a current knight. Add to this the always positive noble girl, the thief and the mysterious dragon rider. Packed with the Tales-series usual fighting style, it´s really a RPG you need to be active to play. There's loads of hidden stuff and loads of playing time. My first play-through ended a bit over 80 hours. Don´t miss the best JRPG available on the 360 and one of the best RPGs of the current generation consoles.
10/01/13 by Onlyindreams
amazing current gen RPG
Tales of Vesperia is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best games. The character development and story are great, and is enriched by beautiful visuals. It's definitely an adventure I wont forget.
05/12/12 by Mulafraga
this game is outstanding and one of a kind on the xbox 360, it is a classic rpg in which an rpg should be, and i can say that for many games on the xbox 360.
15/11/12 by jordy


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What Is More Dangerous? Spider Bite vs. Mosquito Bite
From fleas and ants to bees and bed bugs, a number of pests in the animal kingdom are capable of imposing bites and stings on human skin. However, only a few pests are known for their ability to inflict serious harm to humans, two of which are some species of mosquitoes and spiders. Though each pests' bite can cause irritation to the skin, one is known for its ability to transmit diseases, while the other is capable of transmitting toxic venom. These high stakes make it crucial to know the difference between a spider bite vs. mosquito bite.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, mosquito bites typically appear as "small, raised bumps on the skin" that can cause "mild annoyance and irritation for a short period of time." Likewise, as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center notes, common spider bites can cause "symptoms that may include small, itchy, and sometimes red, irritated skin that will clear up in a few days." Because both mosquito bites and spider bites can cause similar physical symptoms, it can be difficult to determine whether you were bitten by a spider or mosquito, or are simply facing a different skin ailment.
One major difference between spider bites and mosquito bites, however, is the length of time it can take for symptoms to appear. Not all spider bites are immediately detectable. As the University of Rochester Medical Center mentions, it can take a half hour for symptoms of a black widow spider bite to appear, and as long as 4-8 hours after a bite for symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite to appear. Mosquito bites, on the other hand, can often be noticed within a few minutes after they occur. While some people may have no reaction at all, for others, the bite may form into a puffy, red bump with a white interior and begin to itch within a few minutes. According to the Mayo Clinic, these bites may also turn into "small blisters instead of hard bumps" and form "dark spots that look like bruises." More severe reactions to mosquito bites may be accompanied by hives, a low-grade fever, and swollen lymph nodes, but this type of reaction is rare.
The Dangers of Spider Bit es
While spider bites may appear scary, the Mayo Clinic insists that "Spider bites are usually harmless. Many bites attributed to spiders turn out to have been inflicted by other bugs." Usually, the only spider bites that result in serious medical issues are bites from venomous spiders. This statement may seem misleading because all spiders have fangs that carry venom, but only a few species of spiders have fangs long enough to puncture human skin and transfer enough venom to impact humans. The two most common venomous spiders that may have medical impacts in the US are the black widow and brown recluse spiders.
While brown recluse and black widow spider bites may first be difficult to differentiate from other bites or skin ailments they can cause a myriad of severe symptoms as time passes. According to the Mayo Clinic, in addition to skin irritation, a black widow spider bite can cause pain in the chest and back, severe stomach cramps, and sweating. Brown recluse spider bites can bring fever, chills, and body aches, and the site of the bite may begin to grow an open sore. While rare, both types of bites can be potentially fatal, especially to small children, so the Mayo Clinic recommends seeking emergency medical treatment if you believe you were bitten by a venomous spider.
The Dangers of Mosquito Bites
Unlike spiders, mosquitoes use their sharp proboscises to leave just one puncture bite on the surface of human skin. Though many mosquito bites disappear after a few days to a week, the World Health Organization warns that "mosquitoes cause millions of deaths every year." The mosquito feeds from an infected mammal, allowing the virus to replicate in the mosquito. When the mosquito feeds on another mammal, the pathogens can be transferred through the saliva, potentially resulting in illness.
The CDC notes that the West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. 8 out of 10 people who contract West Nile virus will not experience any symptoms. But, according to the Centers f or Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 will "develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash." In the more severe cases, which occur in 1 out of every 150 people who contract West Nile virus, symptoms include "encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spin al cord)." The organization also notes that 1 out of every 10 people who experience severe symptoms from West Nile virus die.
It's important to note that this illness is not the only mosquito-borne disease that may pose a risk to people in the United States. Those that travel to parts of Africa, South Asia, South America, and Oceania are still at risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases. Before traveling internationally or to a US territory, CDC recommends to speak with a healthcare professional about preventing the contraction of these diseases while you travel.
Spider Bites vs. Mosquito Bites: Which Are More Dangerous?
While you're more likely to spot a spider inside your home rather than encounter a mosquito, the American Mosquito Control Association specifies that "mosquitoes cause more human suffering than any other organism" because "over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year." Additionally, with the ability to carry a wide variety of diseases that include West Nile virus, a mosquito bite may seem innocent for the first few days until more serious symptoms appear.
Both spider bites and mosquito bites can pose severe risks to humans if not properly managed. If you or a member of your family come into contact with a venomous spider or experience symptoms of a mosquito-borne disease, contact your primary care physician immediately to discuss symptoms and possible treatment options.
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The economy may be sluggish, but that shouldn't stop you from seeking a raise, salary negotiation experts say.
How do you tie what you do in your job to the big corporate picture? Start with any planning and review documents that list your goals and objectives, and then make a list of how you achieved each one and furthered company goals despite market challenges.
Next, share plaudits such as thank-you notes from peers, acknowledgments from clients and praise from other managers.
Finally, arm yourself with salary data. Find out what others in your job earn locally and then see if your industry's trade association publishes salary data to gauge current compensation levels. "It's important to get information together about current compensation, so you can make your case based on facts," says Ian Ide, partner and manager of Winter, Wyman & Co.'s New York Technology Group.
If you're moving to a new job and negotiating salary with future employers, consider the total value of the benefits packages you're offered. "There can be substantial differences in vacation, health insurance contributions and bonuses," Ide says. A company unwilling to increase salaries in a down market may still consider additional benefits such as a one-time sign-on bonus, he adds.


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U21: The North 'B' football championship got underway last week, unfortunately we lost by two points to Portoe. Final score 1-07 to 1-05 The second round is provisionally fixed for 2nd March in Ballinderry at 4pm against Shannon Rovers Gaels.
County Draw: The draw for the County Intermediate hurling championship was made last week. Galtee Rovers, Rockwell Rovers, Newport, Cahir and Gortnahoe make up our group. The top two teams in the group will qualify for the knockout stages. In the County Intermediate League, we are in a group with Ballina, Ballybacon/Grange and Moyne/Templetouhy. The team that tops the group will qualify for the league final.
Lotto: There was no winner of last weeks (18th Feb) lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 15, 28. Full details are available on the club website.
Handball: Best of luck to Sean Carolan in the Munster 40x20 Doubles inter-county final in Waterford next weekend. Sean is representing Tipperary with his doubles partner, Sean Hayes from the Lahorna club. They play the South Munster champions, Cork, in the final.
Athletics: Well done again to all our local athletes who contested the Munster U-14 to U-19 Indoor finals in Nenagh last weekend. We had some great personal performances from Conor Lynch, James Lynch, Thea Curtain, Tom & Emma Hennessy. Medals are always difficult to win at Munster competitions, but our athletes managed to bag a few: Emma won bronze in long jump & high jump; Conor won bronze in 400m; Tom won silver in high jump & gold in 800m. Tom had a very impressive win in his 800m & finished a staggering 3 seconds clear of his nearest rival. Well done to all our athletes.
Spelling Competition: Congratulations to Tom Anderson who has been chosen to represent Ballinahinch National school in an upcoming inter-schools competition. Best of luck to Tom & well done on representing the school.