The City of Huntington Beach is a full service city. Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government. Since its incorporation, Huntington Beach has made a name for itself through open, responsive city government. Its major departments include the City Manager's office, Building and Safety, Planning, Library Services, Public Works, Community Services, Information Services, Human Resources, Finance, Economic Development and Police and Fire. The residents of Huntington Beach are represented by ten elected officials: the seven City Council Members and the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The elected city council adopt laws, sets standards, approves contracts, determines municipal policy, and appoints a city administrator to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city.
City Council Members are elected to four year terms and subject to term limits that restrict them from serving more than two consecutive terms. The Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are selected from among the City Council Members. The largely ceremonial posts are determined by seniority on the City Council and the number of votes a Council Member is elected with. The City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month. Unless otherwise announced, the meetings are held in the City Council Chambers and typically begin at 4 P.M. with a study session or closed session meeting. The televised portion of the City Council meeting starts at approximately 6 P.M. and can be viewed on cable television on channel 3. Council meetings are web cast live and also archived on the city's website. The Civic Center, including the City Council Chambers, is located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
The City Attorney , City Clerk and City Treasurer are also elected offices. These three elected officials also serve four year terms, but are not subject to term limits. The City Attorney represents the City in all legal matters and before administrative bodies. The City Clerk is the City's official Custodian of Records and preserves and maintains, in protective custody, all documents certifying City Council actions. The City Treasurer receipts all transactions for the City's annual budget of approximately $329 million and manages an investment portfolio of over $200 million.
A total city budget for each year is approved by City Council. The general fund makes up about 50 percent of this budget figure. Other funds include: water, capital projects, redevelopment, internal service, transportation, debt service, refuse, and other enterprises. Projects and services are budgeted from these resources. The largest source of revenue for the general fund is property tax at $30.9 million, making up 22% of the general fund. The next two highest resources are sales tax at $26.6 million, 19% of the city's general fund, and utility tax at $19.1 million, 14% of the general fund.
The City receives 1% of the taxable sales collected on retail purchases. Sales tax is one measurement of the City's economic vitality. Car sales and the sale of auto supplies comprise the City's largest retail segment contributing to the City's sales tax base. A Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is the tax paid by guests staying in hotels. Huntington Beach is fast becoming a destination resort area. The 10% TOT amount has increased as additional hotel and motel rooms have been added. This revenue source is expected to increase further as proposed downtown hotels and conference facilities are completed and operational.
Fire protection in Huntington Beach is provided by the Huntington Beach Fire Department. The Huntington Beach Fire Department is a modern, well-equipped force that specializes in fire fighting, emergency medical, ambulance transport, fire prevention, and environmental protection. Fire prevention is crucial in a city with major oil production facilities and ongoing commercial and industrial development. Professionally trained Fire Department firefighters and paramedics respond from all eight fire stations, helping make Huntington Beach a safer, more secure community. The voluntary FireMed Program, available to community residents, has over 26,000 households as members. FireMed provides part of the critical financial support for paramedic and ambulance services. The City sponsors a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and has classes for volunteers to help citizens provide aid in their own neighborhoods in the event of a disaster. The Fire Department also has a cadre of volunteers including a senior's home inspection program (SHIP) that provides fire safety education to senior citizens.
Law enforcement is provided by the Huntington Beach Police Department. Huntington Beach is fortunate to have state-of-art communications and operations equipment to support the City's law enforcement efforts. Each patrol vehicle is equipped with a mobile data computer. Modern, turbine-powered police helicopters patrol the City day and night. The Police Department is staffed with well-trained, well-educated officers, and has its own full-service crime laboratory that allows for quick processing and evidence analysis. Huntington Beach is regularly included among the 15 safest communities in the United States, according to FBI statistics.
The city's lifeguards are recognized as some of the best in the world with a top notch safety record. Lifeguards patrol the 3.5-mile shoreline from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Lifeguard Services, a part of Huntington Beach's Marine Safety Operation, provides public safety from Beach Blvd. north to Sea Point Ave. Marine Safety Staff provides public safety through a variety of functions and responsibilities. The Ocean Lifeguard performs a vital role in providing frontline protection of life, limb, and property. Marine Safety Officers patrol and respond to ocean rescues, major medical and law enforcement incidents from their emergency vehicles and vessels. Marine Safety staffs are highly skilled experts in aquatic rescue and incident command. They are trained and equipped to respond to a variety of rescue incidents within and outside of their primary jurisdiction. This training and equipment make Marine Safety Specialized Rescue Teams a valuable resource for the city, and to other agencies requesting mutual aid assistance.
Voting - All United States citizens 18 years or older who have established residency in the city for at least 30 days are eligible to vote. To be eligible to vote in a particular election, voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to an election. Voters must re-register upon change of address. The City Clerk's Office, located on the second floor of City Hall at 2000 Main Street has voter registration forms available for the public. Residents can pick one up in person, or contact the office by phone at (714) 536-5227 and request that the form is mailed. Once the registration form is received, simply take a few minutes to fill it out and drop it in the mail. Voter registration is also available on the Orange County Registrar of Voters website at www.ocvote.com.
Communications - Four newspapers generally cover the Huntington Beach community: The Orange County Register, The Los Angeles Times, the weekly Huntington Beach Independent, and the weekly Huntington Beach Wave. The Huntington Beach Independent regularly publishes the official public notices for the City of Huntington Beach. HBTV-3, a city operated government channel, broadcasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings. Commercial radio, television, telephone, and Internet connections are widely available.
Health Care - Several medical clinics and a full service hospital are located in Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach Hospital is a 133-bed facility centrally located in the city on Beach Boulevard. Medical centers, doctor, and dental offices are located throughout the community and serve a wide variety of specialties. The Huntington Beach Community Clinic and Dental Offices help meet the medical and dental needs for uninsured or low-income residents.
Animal Control - Animal Care Services promotes responsible pet ownership; health and safety of people and animals; and spay/neuter programs. The Animal Care Center provides temporary shelter and medical care for "lost" owned or stray animals and opportunities for adoption of these animals. Animal Care Services is a division of Orange County Health Care Agency. Animal Care Services provides pet licensing and patrol services to 19 contract cities, including Huntington Beach, and all the unincorporated areas of Orange County. Animal Care Services Care Center houses and provides medical care for impounded dogs, cats and exotic animals. Adoption services are also available. Animal Care Services is located at 561 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. You can reach Animal Control Services at (714) 935-6848.
Utilities - Utilities in the City of HB include: Southern Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, Municipal Water, Verizon Telephone and Video, and Time Warner Cable.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - The nearest DMV offices are located in Costa Mesa and Westminster. Services provided by DMV offices include Vehicle Registration, Driver License and Information (ID) Card Processing. Generally, DMV offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am to 5pm and Wednesday 9am to 5pm. Many DMV offices are open one Saturday per month from 8am-noon. For faster service, make an appointment online at www.dmv.ca.gov, or by calling 1-800-921-1117 or 1- 800-777-0133 before you visit a DMV office. To schedule a driving test appointment, you must call 1-800-777-0133 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST and speak to a DMV representative.
Social Security Office - The Social Security Office for the City of Huntington Beach is located at SOCIAL SECURITY, SUITE B, 17075 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. For hours and services, contact the office at 1-800-772-1213 or visit their website at www.ssa.gov.
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce -- The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce is a strong business leader in the community. The Huntington Beach Chamber is intrinsically involved in the plans, strategies, programs, and services that promote a favorable business climate, improve the quality of life, and support orderly growth and development. The Chamber has over 1,000 members and promotes these businesses through ribbon cuttings, networking events, community events, marketing, and other services. For more information call (714) 536-8888 or visit their website at www.hbchamber.org.
Huntington Beach Small Business Assistance Center -- The Huntington Beach Small Business Assistance Center (HBSBAC) goal is to provide entrepreneurs with an overview of management, marketing, and financial information and resources necessary to compete in today's challenging business environment. The Huntington Beach SBAC assists new or existing businesses to learn more about basic business principles through seminars, one-on-one counseling, and resource materials. For more information or to schedule a free appointment with the SBAC counselor, call (714) 536-8888.
Business Development -- The City Economic Development Department's Business Development Division seeks to attract new businesses and support existing business through retention and expansion efforts. The Business Development Division works on one of the City's primary goals of maintaining a viable business environment throughout the community. The City works closely with commercial brokers, retail and industrial businesses, the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, and other business organizations. For business assistance in Huntington Beach, call (714) 536-5582 or visit the comprehensive Economic Development Department website at http://huntingtonbeachca.government/departments/ed/.
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau -- Huntington Beach is increasingly becoming a visitor destination. There are eighteen hotels and motels in the City, including the new 517-room Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa, with accommodations in a wide budget range. The Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau plays a vital role in promoting the City. The Bureau operates a Visitors Center that handles thousands of call-in, walk-in and email inquiries every year. It publishes and distributes an annual 68-page Visitor Guide, a Meeting Planners Guide, and a four-color rack brochure available in major cities across the western U.S. The Bureau is responsible for www.surfcityusa.com, the official travel, lifestyle and entertainment website for the City, including the most comprehensive Calendar of Events listing of HB special events available anywhere in the world. The Bureau also is responsible for advertising and public relations programs aimed at generating overnight guests coming to Huntington Beach, funded entirely by a special Business Improvement District assessment. For more information call (714) 969-3492 or visit www.surfcityusa.com.
Houses of Worship - All of the major religious affiliations are represented in Huntington Beach in over 50 houses of worship. The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council (GHBIC) represents all faiths and religions who come together to host special events, such as the Annual Procession of Lights, and other gatherings.
The City of Huntington Beach is located within Orange County, CA. The mission statement for Orange County reads: Making Orange County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, cost-effective regional public services. Popularly known as the OC, Orange County is a top business and leisure destination located in the heart of Southern California between Los Angeles County and San Diego County.
The State of California is governed as a republic, with three branches of government, the executive branch consisting of the Governor of California and the other elected constitutional officers, the legislative branch consisting of the Assembly and Senate, and the judicial branch consisting of the Supreme Court of California and lower courts. The State also allows direct participation of the electorate by referendum, recall, and ratification. California's constitution is one of the longest collections of laws in the world, taking up 110 pages. Part of this length is caused by the fact that many voter initiatives take the form of a constitutional amendment. Many of the individual rights clauses in the state constitution have been construed as providing rights even broader than the Bill of Rights in the federal constitution.
Huntington Beach is represented on the state level by the state legislature. The California State Legislature is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house California State Senate, with 40 members. The State Legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
The judicial system of California is the largest in the United States, with about 1,600 judges hearing over 8 million cases each year (with the assistance of 19,000 staff members and 400 judicial "equivalents" like commissioners and referees). In comparison, the federal judicial system has only about 840 judges. California's system is divided into three levels, with the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal serving as appellate courts reviewing the decisions of the Superior Courts. The California Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices, who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the California Commission on Judicial Appointments. Justices are also ratified by the electorate at the next general election following their appointment and at the end of each twelve year term. The Supreme Court's decisions are binding on all lower state courts. The California Courts of Appeal were added to the judicial branch by a constitutional amendment in 1904. The courts are organized into six districts, the First Appellate District in San Francisco, the Second District in Los Angeles, the Third District in Sacramento, the Fourth District in San Diego the Fifth District in Fresno, and the Sixth District in San Jose. The districts are further divided into 19 divisions sitting throughout the state at nine locations, and there are 105 justices serving on the Courts. Unlike the state supreme court, the Courts of Appeal have mandatory review jurisdiction under the informal legal tradition in common law countries that all litigants are entitled to at least one appeal. Each county in California has a Superior Court that hears all civil and criminal cases. The City of Huntington Beach is represented in the Fourth District with a courthouse located in Santa Ana.
Above the state government, the City of Huntington Beach is also a part of the federal government of the United States. The federal government of the United States is the body that carries out the roles assigned to the federation of individual states in the U.S. Constitution. The federal government has three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The President of the United States presides over the federal government with the Vice President. http://www.whitehouse.gov. The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. It is bicameral, comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives consists of 435 members, each of whom represents a congressional district and serves for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the states by population; in contrast, each state has two Senators, regardless of population.


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Does the US midterm election change anything for equities?
Head of Equity Strategy
The US midterm election is done and polls where shockingly and finally right in their anticipation of the election outcome. Democrats grabbed the majority in the House while the Republicans defended their majority in the Senate. Overall, the election is somewhat neutral for equities as the US Congress is split, although we are seeing strong European equity markets today, likely tied to the idea that a split Congress will deliver a sweetener in an upcoming trade deal.
A split Congress will end Trump's momentum but not stop his foreign policy on trade. The most important takeaway from the election is that the Democrats have aligned with the Republicans on the China issue (so no big change here) and the Democrats would like to spend money on infrastructure (like the Republicans) while probably not daring to touch the recent tax reform.
This leads to two things: The US-China conflict will persist and have an impact on markets. Secondly, the US budget deficit will continue to accelerate into 2019. The post midterm election political landscape might also bring gridlock and another fight over the debt ceiling and potential subpoenas of Trump's tax records which could be a nasty distraction for investors towards the 2020 general election.
What matters to markets
Zooming out from today's apparent higher equities and lower interest rates, the world is still facing three critical risks: 1) the Fed and US debt, 2) US-China relationship, and 3) Italy's confrontation with EU.
With equities on firmer ground the Fed will feel confident to deliver another rate hike in December. The neutral rate is still far ahead of us if the Fed chairman is to be believed. This means an additional three rate hikes next year, sending the Fed Funds Rate above 3% This pushes up the funding costs for the US Treasury at a time when the deficit will widen further due to the tax reform.
But already now the cost of servicing the US Treasury debt is surging to $548bn in October, which corresponds to around 2.7% of nominal GDP and 16.5% of the current budget. With several trillions of Treasuries rolling over the next two years this servicing cost will go up – maybe double? The recent peak in servicing cost was in the early 1980s with the interest cost around 4% of nominal GDP. At one point this will spook the market and the fundamental issue is that the USD is the global reserve currency. The world is literally running on USD and unfortunately the world has borrowed too much of it after the great financial crisis.
Cost of servicing US Treasury debt in USD billion. Source: Bloomberg
The US-China relationship will continue to be in dire straits as the two countries have incompatible world views and agendas. We believe tariffs will increase globally as a function of greater nationalism/populism putting upwards pressure on prices as supply chains will be disrupted. Look at the car industry if want to verify the impact. The direct result is a margin squeeze which will be bad for corporate profit growth. Since the 1980s globalisation has expanded and tariffs have plunged. Our big theme is that the pendulum is swinging back a bit with de-globalisation as a theme. It's the only natural action for the system to function as the two world powers have diverging interests. As we have been saying all year: stay away from industrials, the car industry, and semiconductors as these global supply chains will be disrupted in the US-China conflict.
Italy is an existential risk to the EU project. It's simply too big to fail. As a result the EU is likely to strike a deal with Italy but not until the market has disciplined Italy to climb down from its pedestal. That means markets will get fresh injections of volatility as news will evolve on Italy until we get a deal. While Italy is a key risk it is also a potential outrageous trade idea. In a Goldilocks scenario Italian equities could be 30% higher within the next nine months. All it takes is: 1) Brexit deal, 2) China succeeds in stimulating its economy, 3) potential soft deal between the US and China, 4) The ECB chooses a slightly more dovish path through 2019, 5) Italy strikes a deal with the EU and 6) the global economy stays robust.
Our equity views
As communicated in our Q4 Outlook and recent presentations, we are negative (underweight) US equities due to valuations and positive (overweight) Europe and China. Our dynamic asset allocation model Stronghold has reduced equity exposure to around 35% which is conservative. Any equity exposure should be defensive or tilted towards minimum volatility factor. Be prepared for a volatile 2019 where the US debt/deficit issue will potentially spook markets and the Fed is overshooting on rates.
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Over the last 12 months, investors have had a lot to contend with, from a tumultuous political environment, to Brexit (or lack of) and the simmering unresolved trade tensions. All this manifesting against a backdrop of business cycle momentum that has weakened sharply, mounting disinflationary pressures and an economic cycle in its last innings.
Macro Monday WK 28 - FOMC minutes and the Bank of Canada
In this webcast, Saxo's global macro strategist Kay Van-Petersen examines the big issues for the week ahead, including FOMC minutes, Bank of Canada and Powell's Testimony.
Macro Monday (Week 26): Gold begins historic ascent
Saxo Head of APAC macro strategy Kay Van-Petersen looks at the agenda across asset classes for the week ahead, with a focus on gold's sizzling advance, why yields are facing multi-year lows and why President Trump will lose the 2020 election.
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In the sitting (I do it in the sitting) or standing position, tilt your head back the way you see me doing it in the photo.
While tilting your head back, press your tongue firmly into the roof of your mouth. This tightens up all the muscles at the front of your neck and under the chin.
Now bring your chin down toward your neck while still holding the tongue against the roof of your mouth.
That's all there is to it. If you are doing it right, you will feel a tightness under the chin and in the front of the neck. Check this out with your fingers. Does your platysma muscle feel tense while you are moving your head up and down? If it does, you are doing the exercise right.
The following video of the same material is for those who speak Spanish - para las personas que habla español.
Cervicoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess or loose skin from the front of the neck. It involves a small incision below the chin and perhaps behind the ears. The excess skin is then neatly trimmed and tightened up. The results of this simple procedure can last over ten years, at which point a touch up may be needed.
During the surgery excess fat may also be removed with a suction device - liposuction. All this will sharpen up the chin and jawline, taking years off a person's appearance.
The recovery time for these procedures in usually less than two weeks, and there is only a small chance for complications like infection or scarring.
I've never had any cosmetic surgery, but if I had a turkey wattle loosely hanging down from my throat, I certainly would make an appointment with a competent surgeon. I would check on the surgeon's credentials and find out the price before I signed any forms though.
The neck is a sensitive structure with delicate nerve attachments that can be harmed by vigorous exercises. The one that I describe here will give you no problems but some exercises might.
For example, some exercise gurus recommend an exercise for the neck in which you lie on a bench or bed with your head hanging over the edge. Now you raise and lower the head. This is an excellent exercise for the front of the neck - the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the platysma - but this exercise has the potential of giving you an acute and long-lasting "pain in the neck."
Be extremely careful with any neck exercise. It is uncomfortable to have pain radiating down into your upper back and shoulders. If you do the exercise I show on this page, you'll get excellent results without any adverse effects. It's a gentle exercise.
When you lose weight fast, it often takes a lot of time for the skin of the neck to shrink back to where it matches your new scaled-down body. Maybe it never will shrink back if you're on the far side fifty.
The neck and the belly are probably the first places you gain weight. These are also the last places where you will lose weight. And when you do lose weight around the neck, there is sometimes what's called platysmal banding. These are the ugly vertical bands you see at the front of the neck. It's hard to get rid of these. Necklace bands are the horizontal lines that form in the front of the neck - also hard to get rid of, but not impossible .
This woman would look good if she did not have that excess adipose tissue under the chin.
The double chin is caused by a layer of fat under the chin. Fat people and old people often have this unwanted layer of fat. They might also have a lack of tone in the bands of muscle at the front and sides of the neck. Of course a few young people have the double chin too. In them the problem is caused by genetics: looseness of the neck skin, bad bone structure, and fatty build-up.
The last time I saw my dermatologist, I saw two large posters in the waiting room with before-and-after photos of people who used Kybella. The people in the "after" photos looked better. Kybella is an FDA-approved drug that is supposed to remove submental fat - the fat responsible for the double chin. It's a nonsurgical alternative to more invasive procedures like the neck lift.
Kybella is injected into the area where this submental fat accumulates. The chemical destroys the cell membrane of the fat cells. Blood then circulates through the double chin area clearing out the fatty deposits that no longer have the cell membranes to keep them in place.
The Kybella treatment has occasional adverse side effects - nerve damage in the neck, skin problems at the injection site, and swallowing problems. But these are rare if the drug is administered by a doctor who has had training in the administration of Kybella.
Kybella is injected into the problem area in four to six sessions separated by about four months. In each session around 50 injections are given. The reduction of the double chin can last for up to four years. The cost for the procedure is usually in the $3000 range. It's not covered by insurance.


The 2018 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results were released on Thursday by Minister for Education Janet Museveni. 27,696 candidates passed with First Grade, 52,706 in second Grade, and 70,347 third Grade. While 137,058 or 41.5% attained fourth Grade.
Another 42,334 students failed to attain any grade. They are supposed to repeat senior four.
Luzira prison registered 43 candidates, Of these seven passed in DIV II, 20 in DIV III, 11 in DIV IV.
Overall, there is an improvement in English language, Islamic religious Education and Physics. Mathematics and Biology have also shown improvement at the distinction level.
Releasing the results, Dan Odongo, Executive Secretary UNEB said Female candidates performed better than males in the English language. In other large entry subjects, Male candidates show better performance with the differences more marked in Mathematics and Sciences.
However, Uneb says the problem of language deficiency continues to manifest, with candidates having difficulties in applying the correct protocol, tenses.


It might not look particularly groundbreaking, with its full-length windows and timber cladding. But this is, according to industry standards, the most sustainable office in the world. That's according to the rating it scored on the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREAAM) certification scheme, which is — more or less — considered to be the gold standard in judging the sustainability of buildings. This scored the highest rating for an office building ever on its assessment — with 99.94 per cent — making it the most sustainable in the world.
The building, in Haelen, Netherlands, is the new head office of dryer and cooler manufacturer Geelen Counterflow. What makes it so special? Quite a lot actually.
Its solar power system produces 50 per cent more energy than the buildings uses, with the excess diverted to a nearby factory for use in laser cutting and powering forklifts. The majority of the building is made from wood while other components have been 'cradle to cradle' certified to ensure that they can be re-used down the line. And the whole thing has been designed so that daylight infiltration and air quality are consistently good all day long for employees. There are even living walls inside the building, full of native plants and flowers.
I know I'd happily work in the space.


In all our talk about leadership understanding and skill, we often forget the most important type of leadership: lifestyle.
We lead by example; not just in work settings, but in the everyday choices of our daily lives. Your decisions and behaviors regarding your relationships, your finances, your time, and your possessions speak volumes about your real values. Do you preach reconciliation while hanging on to a grudge? Do you teach the importance of caring for the poor and needy while putting your own money toward maintaining a privileged lifestyle? Do you talk about taking time to rest and listen to God even as you burn the candle at both ends? Do you extol the importance of vision in your organization yet exhibit little of it in your personal life?
Your leadership starts with your own lifestyle. Do you practice what you preach?
Ouch! The best way to find out what we really believe about life is to ask our friends and family, not us. We will tell you what we WANT to believe is true about us….


A week or two after Chromecast hit the streets, we started to see all kinds of unofficial applications for Google's HDMI streamer, many of which came from CyanogenMod Team member and ClockworkMod creator Koushik "Koush" Dutta. Now he's worked around the developer whitelist for Chromecast, allowing his app to be used on any Android device and with any Chromecast. He's calling it AirCast, and it's available for a test download now.
The app allows users to stream video to a Chromecast TV from the gallery app on your local Android device, or from your Google Drive or Dropbox account. The app itself doesn't do much as far as the interface is concerned, it just adds the distinctive Chromecast button to the relevant sections of those apps. Local files are played across the WiFi network from your Android device to Chromecast, while cloud files pull down from the Internet. If Koush's previous videos are anything to go by, RSS feeds may be next.
The AirCast app is in a truly limited beta stage: the APK will cease to function (self-destruct) in two days. But given how fast Koush works, I'd be surprised if AirCast wasn't available in a wider beta soon, or maybe even baked into an upcoming CyanogenMod nightly. Dutta has stated that the first issue with the app is that it is incompatible with some non-AOSP Gallery apps, like the Sense gallery on the HTC One.


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At the end of Session 3, prior to departing for the Queen's Park Rally, General Secretary Sharon O'Halloran delivered her report to delegates.
She began by directing delegates to the information contained in the three reports in their registration packages: the Annual Report, the EWS Report, and the Supplementary Report of the General Secretary. These reports contain detailed information about: the Defense Fund, the Building Fund, fee history, membership breakdown, and an overview of programs and services offered to members and local leaders.
It is refreshing to know that our members see themselves as part of a union that is strong, that strives to be inclusive and believes in the importance of unity and solidarity.
She attributed this development to the legacy of former presidents Phyllis Benedict-Lennox, Emily Noble and David Clegg; General Secretaries Gene Lewis and Victoria Reaume; and current president Sam Hammond and all Executive members in ETFO's 20 year history since 1998.
We have a proud history of solid and principled leadership both provincially and locally. ETFO is what it is today as a result of everyone's collective efforts to defend equity, inclusivity and to promote a high quality publicly-funded public education system.
a reaffirmed commitment by Executive to ethical investing, and divestment from fossil fuels.
G.S. O'Halloran ended her report by thanking delegates for their contribution to the Federation, and assured them that preparations for the 2019 round of bargaining are well under way.


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2015 UK Election Prediction
The United Kingdom general election occurs on 7 May 2015. The polls and betting odds have been neck and next for month now, right up to 10 hours before the polls open as I write this post. I am not going to predict the makeup of and winning coalitions, because the experts say no major party will win an overall majority.
We do know however, that the next prime minister of the UK will be either the incumbent David Cameron of the Tory Party, or the challenging Labor leader Ed Miliband. My prediction will be for the next prime minister of the UK, Dave or Ed.
First I will look at the chart for the opening of the polls at 7 a.m. on Thursday May 7. Next I will compare transits for each candidate. Finally I will summarize and make my prediction.
UK Election Astrology
Uranus sextile Ascendant is the most important aspect in the chart below because it involves the Ascendant (AC), being one of the three most personal points (along with the Sun and the Moon). It is also the tightest aspect in the UK election chart with an orb under half a degree. In mundane astrology, the AC represent the citizens of a country, while Uranus represent change.
Firstly, this aspect suggest positive change and reform for the people of the UK. This sounds like a change in government. Although I associate the Labor Party with Jupiter, Uranus can also be considered because of it humanitarian and progressive nature. The rising star Rigel is associated with generosity, more of a Labor value than Tory.
Jupiter is associated with generosity, protection and humanitarianism. Therefore I associate it with progressive left-wing politics, in this case the Labor Party. Jupiter conjunct IC suggest a ground swell of support for Labor from a grass-roots campaign.
Saturn is associated with discipline, responsibility conservatism. Therefore I associate Saturn with conservative right-wing politics, in this case the Tory Party. Saturn retrograde making no aspects is not a good omen for the Tories. especially with Saturn on the repulsive fixed star Acrab.
Sun trine Pluto is the second most important aspect in the chart with and orb of under one degree.. The key word for this aspect is positive transformation. With the Sun representing the leader of a country, this is another sign of a change in prime minister.
UK Election Astrology Chart
Comparing Transits for David Cameron and Ed Miliband
When looking at transits for major events like this, the big players are moon phases and Pluto, so I will only look at these.
View the David Cameron horoscope and Ed Miliband horoscope.
The March 20 solar eclipse at 29 ♓ 27 was conjunct Davids Descendant. This transit favors his open enemies, in this case Ed Miliband. In Eds chart, it was trine Neptune and opposite Pluto. This is not so important when compared to Davids Pluto transit..
The April 4 lunar eclipse at 14 ♎ 24 was conjunct Davids Sun. For Ed it was square Midheaven and conjunct Vertex. This lunar eclipse is equally unfavorable for both candidates. Although the conjunction to Miliband's Vertex may suggest he is about to reach his destiny.
The April 18 new moon at 28 ♈ 25 made no aspects to either of the contenders charts.
The May 4 new moon at 13 ♏ 23 made no aspect in Davids chart. In Eds chart it was sextile Moon. Another bonus for Ed Miliband, suggesting popularity with the public and women in particular.
Transiting Pluto is square Sun for David, and conjunct Midheaven (MC) for Ed. This is most telling and greatly favors Ed Miliband. Transiting Pluto square Sun presents a major challenge to Davis power and authority. For Miliband, transiting Pluto conjunct MC has the potential to go either way for his career and status. However, Miliband has a well aspected natal MC, being conjunct Mercury and sextile both North Node and Part of Fortune.
UK Election Prediction
The UK Election chart favors a Labor victory because of positive aspects to Jupiter and Uranus. Saturn retrograde on an unfortunate fixed star is not a good omen for the Tory Party.
In comparing aspects from current moon phases and transiting Pluto to the charts of both candidates, Ed Miliband does much better than David Cameron.
For these reasons, I predict Ed Miliband to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
I correctly predicted David Cameron to win the 2010 UK Election, but I struck out in the 2012 US election by prediction Mitt Romney to win. Fingers crossed the scales tip in my favor this time around.
May 6, 2015 July 13, 2015 Jamie Partridge
Mundane Astrology / Politics, Mundane Astrology / Prediction
11 thoughts on "2015 UK Election Prediction"
montyswiper on May 7, 2015
I can only hope and pray you are wrong, Jamie
Jamie on May 8, 2015
lucky you!
a on May 8, 2015
ha. you failed.
sure was surprising!
Carrie on May 10, 2015
I wouldn't associate the Labour party with an expansive planet like Jupiter. Neptune perhaps.
David Cameron has a lot of Leo in his chart including Jupiter. Leo is currently transiting Jupiter.
mick on May 10, 2015
sure was a surprise one can only speculate the people were very afraid of change and content with the uk economy which has been one of the best performing so at the end of the day greed won over principal
Ben Gunn on May 14, 2015
Brave of you to predict, kudos on that account. Perhaps the Tory win means the government will be a burden to Cameron using what you described. I suggest that Labour is the "conservative party" in the UK and the Tory's are the outsiders and party of change, if that is the case would you have predicated the opposite, if Labour were associated with Saturn? I surmise that is the flaw.
ursula riches on May 16, 2015
Are there indications of fraud?
Mercury square Neptune.
ursulariches on May 18, 2015
Thanks Jamie. I do not think the Tories really had as many MPs as they are claiming. There was less support for the Tories compared with the last election. The last election which brought the Tories in had a 'We need a change from Labour and scaremongering about the debt. The Tories did not merit an increased vote, Labour did not merit such a poor vote and UKIP certainly merited a higher vote, loads of people liked them. The postal vote can be used to alter the election results and the results can be otherwise fabricated such as by introducing extra votes that nobody actually voted on…in swing seats
Another indication of the vote rigging would be SNP's takeover of Scotland, when apparently they did not even win the devolution vote. I am saying that there was vote rigging on the vote for an independent Scotland.
Are our government capable of such dishonesty? Yes.
John on May 25, 2015
Well then..? What do you have to say now? You got wrong ain't it? Nature and Star's predictions cannot be at a micro level…if Ed had won! you would have gone over board to prove you were right, please respond post a error in prediction too.


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Russia Balks At UN's Tough Syria Stance
By Citizen M | Published: May 30, 2012
A few days ago, there were some analysts who saw a slight modification in Russia's stance on its ally Syria when Moscow decided to support the UN resolution condemning the Houla massacre. Those who are looking to see more cooperation from the Kremlin on this front will doubtless be disappointed by the following news from AFP, regarding the decision of Western powers to expel Syria's diplomats:
Russia said the rebuke Syria has already received at the Security Council for the massacre went far enough and condemned the "counterproductive" expulsion of Damascus's envoys.
"We believe that a review now by the Security Council of any new measures on the situation would be premature," Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said.
"It is essential to give the plan of (UN-Arab League envoy) Kofi Annan time to work," because intervention could "only exacerbate the situation for both Syria and the region as a whole," he told the Interfax news agency.
"And it is also important for all the outside players — including our Western partners — to put corresponding pressure on the opposition."
The foreign ministry later added that the expulsions by European nations as well as Canada and the United States of Syrian envoys "closed up diplomatic channels that could be used to exchange opinions and put constructive pressure on the government of Syria."
Another top Russian official said the idea of armed intervention — also supported by nations such as Australia — appeared to be based on "emotions".


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Scenic view of Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
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Scenic view of mountains and lake at Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Close-up of backwash from boat in Lake Todos los Santos and Osorno Volcano, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Hotel Puella, Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Los Lagos Region, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of Todos los Santos Lake and Osorno Volcano, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of mountains and lake, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Road towards Argentina at Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Cruce Andino at Petrohue, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Los Lagos Region, Patagonia, Chile
Shoreline view, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of Todos los Santos Lake with lighthouse and Osorno Volcano, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of Osorno Volcano, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of shoreline and city at sunset, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue Province, Patagonia, Chile
Close-up of tour boat on Cruce Andino, looking toward Osorno Volcano, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Waterfall, lake and blue sky, Petrohue Los Enamorados Trail, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Spring, Lakes District, Chile, South America
Petrohue, snow-capped, conical Osorno volcano, Lake Todos Los Santos, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Lakes District, Chile, South America
Snowy peak, lush forests, from Lake Todos Los Santos, Emerald Lake, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Lakes District, Chile, South America
Scenic view of Todos los Santos Lake, with Osorno Volcano and mountain range in the distance, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Puntiagudo Volcano, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view, Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of mountain at Petrohue Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Osorno Volcano, Petrohue Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Lake Todos los Santos, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of boats in Llanquihue Lake with Osorno Volcano in background, view from Puerto Varas, Patagonia, Chile
Close-up of Osorno Volcano, viewed from Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Boat on Water, Petrohue, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Los Lagos Region, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of mountain at Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of mountains and stream, Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Close-up of mountain at Peulla, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Mount Tronador, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Petrohue River and Volcano in Background, Chile
Petrohue rapids, snow-capped, conical Osorno volcano, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Spring, Lakes District, Chile, South America
Backwash from boat in Lake Todos los Santos and Osorno Volcano, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Mount Osorno, a volcano in Vicente Rosales National Park, Lake District, Chile, South America
Osorno Volcano and Salto de Petrohue, Chile
Petrohue Lodge, Petrohue, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Scenic view of mountain, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Close-up of mountain, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
Mount Hope, Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales, Patagonia, Chile
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ZexGX found this Carneyhole in the Old Mombassa area of Outskirts. It contains a skull, a pile of grenades, and a camera. Looks almost like a gravesite.
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i found another skull on 'Regret'. after getting off the first gondolo (after fighting the Hunters) enter the building and in the immediate chamber, look up, you'll see a ledge you can reach by using the stone block as a platform. this leads onto the balcony where the Plasma Guns are (the Grunts try to shoot you as your gondola approaches the building). use either the block on the balcony or the guns to jump up onto the next ledge and follow it round to the right hand side, you'll need to be sharp with judging the angles of ledges as you jump. eventually you come to the back of the bguilding where theres two cloaked Elites - they wont attack you but theres a skull by their feet which causes all enemies to become cloaked. this seemingly only lasts the rest of the level, but on Legendary its a bloody mission completing it. i only just managed it. and i heard from my cousins' mate that theres also one on 'Gravemind', which gives the Master Chief the ability to cloak, like the Arbiter. ive yet to find it myself though.


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Home » News » World » First US Democratic Presidential debate on October 13
First US Democratic Presidential debate on October 13
A fourth debate is set for January 17, 2016 in South Carolina, while the fifth and sixth debates are in Florida and Wisconsin, in either February or March.
Last Updated:August 07, 2015, 08:35 IST
Washington: Hillary Clinton and fellow Democratic candidates will square off October 13 in their first debate of the 2016 presidential campaign, the party announced today as it unveiled its primary debate schedule.
The debut event will occur in Nevada, the first of six televised debates for the party that is trying to hold the White House following two terms of President Barack Obama. The second debate is scheduled for November 14 in Iowa, followed by December 19 in New Hampshire. The two states vote earliest in the primary process that determines a party's presidential nominee.
"These six debates will not only give caucus goers and primary voters ample opportunity to hear from our candidates about their vision for our country's future," Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said in a statement.
"They will highlight the clear contrast between the values of the Democratic Party, which is focused on strengthening the middle class, versus Republicans who want to pursue out-of-touch and out-of-date policies."
Clinton, the clear frontrunner, is being challenged by independent Senator Bernie Sanders, former Virginia senator Jim Webb, former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, and former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee.
The Democrats' announcement comes on the very day Republicans gather in Cleveland, Ohio for their debut debate of the 2016 race.
Sixteen men and one woman are vying for their party's nomination, led by brash billionaire and current frontrunner Donald Trump.
He and the other top nine in poll standings, including Jeb Bush, will take the stage for the 9:00 pm (0100 GMT) main debate. A forum for the seven second-tier candidates will be held four hours earlier.
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Read Baseball and Other Lessons (Devil's Ranch Book 2) Online
Authors: Aubrey Gross
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Matt Roberts' career ended
with a tweet.
@ESPN: Sources confirm @MattRobertsTX career likely over. 35yo pitcher suffered cracked skull, brain bleed. Surgery successful.
Next came the
ESPN Reporting Matt Roberts, Texas' Ace, Out Forever
Followed by the piece from Bleacher Report.
Texas' Matt Roberts' Career Over, Next Steps for Texas to Fill Gap
jumped on it next, followed by the
SB Nation
. From there, the barrage was endless as social media took one stupid—and highly inaccurate to his knowledge—tweet as gospel.
Matt's head pounded. He wasn't sure if it was because of his stitched up head or if his blood pressure was getting too high. When he noticed his hands were shaking, he figured it was probably his blood pressure.
He sat back on his brother, Chase's couch, closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to find some internal peace. Instead, all he could find was that damned tweet. Sighing, he opened his eyes and looked back at his open laptop, giving the offending tweet the evil eye, before picking up his cell phone and dialing his agent.
Darrin answered on the first ring. "Hey, Matt. Don't worry, man, we're on it. I don't know who ESPN's sources are, but they're wrong. We haven't heard anything from the front office other than they want you to have a full recovery and that your health comes first."
Matt sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Dammit, Darrin, where the fuck did this shit come from? I've barely been out of the hospital for a week. Nobody knows the future of my career right now, especially not some lowlife who'll give crap information to ESPN."
"I know. Like I said, we're trying to track down the source. I also have a call in to Reed. Hopefully I'll hear something soon and can get this mess cleared up."
Reed Thornhill was the team's president and general manager, and the person who would ultimately decide Matt's professional fate. He and Reed had a pretty good relationship, and Matt couldn't see him making such a definite statement without having all the facts. And the facts were, Matt couldn't even begin rehab until the stitches were out, and after that he had to be cleared by his neurologist. It could take weeks, if not months.
"Thanks, Darrin."
"No problem, man. So how are you doing?"
Matt blew out a breath. How was he doing? He was going fucking stir crazy. That's how he was doing. "Fucking crazy, D. I'm bored out of my mind."
"You know you could have stayed in Dallas, in the comfort of your own condo and all the take out you desire at your fingertips."
Matt snorted. "I know. Mom was worried sick, and I knew she'd be calling me multiple times a day. I also didn't feel like having the media breathing down my neck."
Darrin changed the subject. "How's the ranch doing?"
Matt, along with Chase, Chase's friend Owen, and Darrin were all owners of a managed game ranch just north of Del Rio, on the Devils River. "You know about as much as I do. Chase and Owen do a great job keeping up with it, and Daniel runs the place flawlessly. I'm hoping to get up there some time soon, just have to have clearance to drive."
"Any word on when that'll be?"
"I have an appointment in San Antonio next Monday. Hopefully he'll give me the go-ahead then."
"Keep me up to date. In the meantime, I've gotta go—lunch with Mercer to discuss the contract extension the Cowboys offered him."
Clint Mercer was the Dallas Cowboys' all-pro tight end, Darrin's client, Matt's friend, and all-around good guy. "Getting ready to milk them dry?"
"As dry as I can." Darrin chuckled. "Anyway. Stay off of Twitter and message boards for a while, and I'll call you as soon as I know something."
"Thanks, D." Matt ended the call and tossed the phone back onto the couch beside him. He rested his head against the plush back and stared up at the ceiling. God, he was bored.
Needing to do something—anything—he texted Chase.
Matt: I've gotta get out and do something. I'm losing my mind.
Chase: Dude, you're supposed to take it easy.
Matt: I know, but if I take it too easy I'm going to jump off a bridge. I just need to get out.
Chase: Whatever. We were planning on going to April's tonight. I guess you can tag along.
Matt: Great. And thanks.
Jenn McDonnell surreptitiously watched Matt as she and Owen played a game of pool in the corner of their usual group's favorite bar, silently cursing her best friend Chase for letting his older brother tag along.
The guy was a jerk, and she so did not want to be around him.
She hadn't always felt that way. Once upon a time they'd been friends. Well, kind of. They'd once gotten along okay, sort of like siblings but not quite. As kids he'd teased her and made her laugh, and she'd almost enjoyed hanging out with him.
Somewhere along the way, though, that had changed. Their family and friends sometimes pried a little too much, curious as to the sudden shift in emotions. She would just shrug her shoulders and say something flippant, or that maybe it was the fact that since he'd made it to the majors eleven years ago he'd rarely come back home to see his family (and Jenn had it on good authority that Sarah Roberts missed her "baby boy"). Sometimes she'd say it was because he came across as an arrogant dick, like being blessed with a ninety-eight mile per hour fastball and a nasty slider somehow made him better than the mere mortals who wore his jersey and cheered his name.
Somewhere along the way, she'd gotten pretty good at evading the truth.
So she would put up with him—when she had to—because Chase was his brother and one of her best friends. Like a brother, really. And tonight she was putting up with Matt more than she wanted to because she was trying to give Chase and Jo——her other best friend since childhood—some time alone together to try and figure out whatever was going on between the two of them (they were obviously meant for each other, but still hadn't come to terms with that fact).
Speaking of…
From the corner of her eye, she saw Chase lead Jo out onto the dance floor, took note of the way they looked at each other and smiled. It may have been the night before the Fourth of July, but Jenn was willing to bet money that there would be fireworks tonight.
She missed her shot, turning the table over to Owen Daniels. As her other best friend—she really was lucky, wasn't she, to have three best friends?—lined up to take his shot, Jenn sipped from her margarita and tried to watch Matt without anyone noticing.
Even with his current crazy haircut, the man was hot. Her gaze kept wanting to skitter up to the stitches on the shaved side of his head—stitches that had happened after he'd been hit by a line drive and suffered a cracked skull and brain bleeding just a few weeks ago.
Looking at the stitches, though, did funny things to her stomach. She'd never been good with blood or injuries; they always made her feel squeamish and jittery inside. Seeing Matt's head—and remembering the moment the injury had happened since she, Chase, Jo and Owen had been watching the game together—made her uncomfortable.
It made her want to care.
Jenn sipped her margarita and focused her gaze on the row of cue sticks on the opposite wall.
"You can look at them, y'know."
Matt's voice, deep and low, a whisper against her ear, startled her. She jolted. Slushy liquid sloshed in the glass in her hand.
She took a half step to the side, away from him. "Look at what?" she asked, not looking at him.
"The stitches. My head."
She shrugged.
"Unless you're one of those women who gets turned on by pain. That shit's too kinky, even for me."
Jenn closed her eyes. Gritted her teeth. "They make me feel squeamish."
She could feel him beside her, hot and big and the epitome of Alpha Male. If he'd been a character in the Regency romances she loved to read, he most definitely would have been a rake.
And she? She would have been a wallflower. Or a governess.
A woman who most definitely did not garner attention from outrageously attractive males with hazel eyes, a lean body sculpted with muscle and lips that would make most women think about hot kisses and raunchy sex.
Jenn, though? She really just wanted to wipe the smirk from those sinful lips and not be aware of that muscled body.
"Stitches make you squeamish?"
Matt's voice was deep and seductive, like the promise of silk sheets, dark chocolate and a bottle of wine. She steeled herself against it, knowing that he was all too aware of his…potency.
"Yes," she ground out.
He sighed. "You're a strange woman, Jenn McDonnell."
She snorted. Owen lined up to pocket the eight ball. "I'm strange? You're the one walking around with half of your head shaved."
"It's different. I like it."
"Or you just haven't gotten to a stylist yet." She somehow doubted he was a Super Cuts sort of guy.
Owen sank the eight ball and asked, "You up for another game?"
"Nah. I'm gonna go grab another drink and make sure Jo and Chase haven't been arrested for public indecency or anything yet."
Jenn made her way through the bar, set her empty glass on a table holding other discarded drinks, and headed for the ladies' room. She sang along as the DJ switched from Josh Abbott Band's "Oh, Tonight" to "Fuzzy" by The Randy Rogers Band. The song's tale of drunken escapades always made her think of
, which never failed to make her smile.
She finished up in the bathroom and walked out to the main bar area, didn't see Jo and Chase and figured they'd stepped out to the back patio to get some air. She stepped up to the bar, ordered another margarita and walked back to the pool tables.
There were three women surrounding Matt, the same three that had fluttered around him when Jenn and Jo had first arrived. They'd scattered for a while, but apparently had decided that Jenn and Jo weren't competition.
Jenn stayed back, sipped her margarita as the fake redhead with fake boobs leaned into Matt and trailed her fingers down his chest and towards the waistband of his jeans. Owen caught her eye and shook his head as he lined up a shot. Jenn stifled a giggle.
The redhead's fingers trailed lower, dipped inside Matt's jeans. He rolled his eyes before removing her hand. Jenn couldn't hear what he said, but apparently Ms. Wandering Fingers wasn't too happy about it, if the mulish expression on her face was any indication.
Jenn was stifling laughter when someone tapped on her shoulder. She turned around and saw Jo, her cheeks flushed, eyes bright and hair slightly mussed. Jenn raised her eyebrows.
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The present study aims to identify and compare the psychological factors that may contribute to an individual's predisposition for developing gallstone disease. Totally, 10,192 respondents to our specially designed triple questionnaire containing 614 psychological and medical items to assess the psychological features associated with gallstone disease were included in this cross-sectional study. The psychological items most strongly correlated with gallstone disease were those reflecting the tendency to self-sacrifice, hard-work, care for others, responsibility and discontent. At the heart of the gallstone-associated mindset seems to reside the inclination to frustrate one's desires/interests for the sake of fulfilling one's familial/social/professional duties/responsibilities.


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Q: Converting date in to snowflake - (-838:59:59) I do have several dates that needed to be converted in to snowflake.
please note the below dates. These needed to be converted in to dates
example 1 - (-838:59:59)
example 2 - (-558:41:34)
I dont know what type of date formats are these even. Can anyone help me on this?

A: You can't transform (-838:59:59) into a date, because it's not a date.
It just happens to be the minimum time limit in MySQL, and it probably represents corrupted input data.
Why is MySQL's maximum time limit 838:59:59?

A: One of the other way you can get this done is via a function in snowflake. For reference you can refer to a similar solution in the below thread:
https://itqna.net/questions/5458/timediff-limited-838-59-59-how-solve


Jan Gardeitchik is the Senior Leads Digitization at the Digital Business Solutions Department of Port of Rotterdam responsibility for the digitization in the port and connections with other ports.
Prior to joining Digital Business Solutions, Jan worked in senior management roles at several companies, including Port of Rotterdam and Port of Fujairah. Notable is his 15 years as head of the Policy and innovation department for the Rotterdam Port Authority.


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La Fusión was awarded at the Victory Awards
La Fusión was awarded at the Victory Awards in the category "Best Political Innovation of the Year" for its case "Pasteur - AMIA, Estación de la Memoria", in commemoration of the unsolved terrorist attack to the argentine jewish organization, AMIA, in 1994. The ceremony was held at Georgetown University in Washington DC.
The Victory Awards are granted to political consulting professionals in more than 20 hispanic countries, by members of the Washington Academy of Political Arts & Sciences (The WAPAS). http://victoryawards.us/
By the middle of 2015, arises the idea of transforming a subway station of the B line in Buenos Aires, in a tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack. Elio Kapszuk, director of AMIA's Art Space, brought together La Fusión and Buenos Aires Subways to be part of this project along with renowned graphic artists who made specially themed works claiming for memory and justice.
"Pasteur - AMIA, is the only station in the world that represents a tribute and memorial to victims of a terrorist attack and surprises from the proposal to turn a tragedy into an artistic event" says Ricardo Rutenberg (CEO of La Fusión).
Watch the YouTube video for more info here and get in touch with La Fusión here


One serious problem with the 997 Turbo (in stock form) is the fact that it uses really soft, "cushiony" mounts. They were primarily introduced to give the super car a more touring like driving feel, reduce engine vibration and cabin noise. This decision was a terrible mistake that was corrected in 2010 when Porsche introduced dynamic engine mounts, however RSS has come up with a perfect solution for the 2007 – 2009 cars.
RSS has developed a set of solid engine mounts that perform ridiculously well. Having these installed in my 2007 TT for close to a year, I can't even imagine going back to the soft, spongy feel of the stock units. Turn in and turn out is dramatically better and more importantly acceleration, deceleration r any change in momentum happens almost instantly with no delay and no unexpected mass that you find yourself fighting corner to corner.
Very cool. Look forward to hearing driving impressions of before/after.
How involved is the installation process? Any recommendations on when to pair up this install with other scheduled maintenance work to save labor?
It's really not that bad. Just need to hold/support the engine from below while swapping them out. Most places do it in an hour or so.
Do these keep the engine in the stock position or do they lower them a bit? If they lower the engine, can you tell me by how much?
Also, are you making or planning on making a transmission mount also – with urethane?
Okay. I installed these this past Saturday in under 1 hour and I must say, these not only look good but I noticed a definite difference in how the car reacts to throttle inputs. After 81K miles my mounts needed to be changed. Anyway, the car feels more connected, quicker even. Even sitting in the garage revving the engine is noticeably different in that the car doesn't "shake" when I rev and release the gas peddle. There is no "give" in the driveline. As far as the ride is concerned, it did not get any harsher. I recommend these mounts to anyone thinking of getting them. Sharkwerks has put out a great product.
The Guys from RSS are Rock Super Stars!!!!!
The car feels so much more solid – it's unbelievable!
You guys have a blockbuster item with this engine mount product.
I fully encourage all to perform this upgrade.
After driving the car for a few days now, "sloppiness" is not a word that comes to mind at all. The shifting feels very solid and precise. Firm, direct, and positive would be another way to characterize it. Also, I have noticed an increase in engine noise within the cabin, which I actually like. It has a higher pitch sound to the rmp's, kind of Ferrari'ish. Keep in mind I have a Tubi RACE System which adds to the overall sound as well.
It may not be for everyone, but I like it. The car now has more of a "RAW" sound and feel to it…a good thing in my book. With my suspension, engine work, exhaust system, tire choice, and now these engine mounts, its a far cry from a "luxury" Sport GT.
I'd say that the noise is probably a byproduct of the exhaust. I'm running a full TechArt system and as far as I can tell there's no added noise in the cabin. Well I certainly didn't notice any, until you now mentioned it – which has me thinking maybe there is, but no way in a negative way – feels and sounds fantastic.
Spent yesterday, the whole day, ploughing through the Canadian Rockies!
All the sloppiness is GONE! Amazing how much more precise the car feels. You touch the gas and the car responds, that 100/th (or two) of a second makes all the difference!
I would imagine that they would make a difference over the 997.2 dynamic mounts, although certainly not as much as over the sloppy 997.1 hydraulic mounts.
Initial impressions are that the whole car feels more solid. There is a teeny bit of additional vibration, especially at cold start, but once you are moving, it's gone. Exhaust is a touch louder, too, but in a nice mechanical way, not a booming sound.


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October 04, 2019 by Charles Day in Interviews
Our People: An interview with Danny Frost
Why Base? I had been told by a colleague that there was an upcoming opportunity at Base that may be suited to me. I met Duncan for an interview and really liked his plans for the company. The opportunity to help grow the Quantity Surveying side of the business seemed
September 27, 2019 by Charles Day in Blog
Robert Baker – Associate Director. Quantity Surveyors often feel like broken records, continuously stating the importance of keeping accurate, detailed and (preferably) agreed contemporary records. The Contractor's site management team or the Client's project management team will invariably agree with this, and usually proceed with good intentions. Yet, time
September 13, 2019 by Charles Day in Interviews
Our People: An interview with Richard Ekanem
Why Base? I have previously worked for large outfits for a contractor and consultancy firm. I heard about Base from a colleague and started to think about the benefits of joining a smaller company.
September 09, 2019 by Charles Day in Events
Visit us at the Kent Construction Expo – 3rd October
Base Quantum will be attending the Kent Construction Expo on Thursday 3rd October. Please join Danny Frost and Domini Baldwin at 12:00pm for a round table discussion on 'Sub-Contractors – Getting Paid'. Find us at Stand 173 – we look forward to seeing you there! For further information please email
What does the future hold for Quantity Surveyors?
Amy Wakerley, Quantity Surveyor. In 1999, Cavill bluntly stated "change or die" following a survey carried out among Quantity Surveyors (herein known as QSs). The survey found that 58% of respondents thought the traditional cost-modelling role was under threat and would likely be replaced with software packages. Furthermore, 75% of
Visit us at the South East Construction Expo – 26th September
Base Quantum will be attending the South East Construction Expo on Thursday 26th September. Our Managing Director, Danny Frost, and Mark James of Coffin Mew will also be giving a fascinating presentation at 11.45am. More details below. Find us at Stand 35 – we hope to see you all there!
August 23, 2019 by Charles Day in Interviews
Our People: An interview with John Delaney
Why Base? Base is recognised within the industry as a growing Expert Witness firm focused on delivery and quality. Base has the reputation of a continually successful niche business with a healthy mix of new and repeat clients. Most importantly, it has a culture of 'people first'.
Our People: An interview with Laura Hannan
Why Base? I got to know the team over the years and liked Base's ethos and the direction in which it was heading. Having had a number of conversations with Duncan, Base CEO and Danny, Base MD, it was evident that the quality of work and the aspirations they had
August 06, 2019 by Charles Day in Blog
The Importance of Personality in Avoiding Disputes
Danny Frost, Managing Director. Time and time again we find ourselves embroiled in quantum related disputes. Frequently these derive from disagreements within the project team and, more specifically, Quantity Surveyors holding ground on monetary matters.
Business Edge Article: The Rules of the Game – Danny Frost
Base contributes to the 'construction focus' section in this month's Business Edge magazine. Written by Danny Frost, the article discusses the importance of mastering the basics and reading the contract. Find it in full below… Click HERE to read the PDF.
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Shorea atrinervosa is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The species name is derived from Latin (ater = dull black and nervosus = nerved) and refers to leaf venation which is black in herbarium specimens.

It is an emergent tree, up to , found in mixed dipterocarp forest on clay-rich soils. S. atrinervosa is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It is found in at least four protected areas (Ulu Telupid and Bidu Bidu Forest Reserves and Lambir and Gunung Mulu National Parks).

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The TheraSnore website says the device is "93% effective in the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and simple snoring." Jennifer Whealy, a general manager of Distar, the company behind TheraSnore, says the device is a cost-effective alternative to custom laboratory devices. She says it can be a good option for people who can not or will not try CPAP, the usual apnea treatment that supplies air through a mask.
The VitalSleep website says that the device can "help you stop snoring and start enjoying a refreshing" night of sleep. President of the company, David Hernandez says he developed it after spending $ 2,000 on a pre-installation device that broke down after a few months.
Hernandez says the anti snoring devices are not intended for the treatment of sleep apnea. However, the site gives a confusing message. Potential customers must complete an online questionnaire to check if they are compatible to buy the product; excluding people with dentures or specific jaw problems, we recommend clients who say they have sleep apnea whip out of their credit card.
The Therasnore product launched in 1987 by Dr. Thomas E. Meade, who founded Distar, an international company. Distar sells both the Therasnore Original and the Therasnore Adjustable.
Dr. Thomas E. Meade is the inventor of the TheraSnore. During the mid-1980's Dr. Meade had a dental practice in Albuquerque, NM, while researching the connection between dentistry and sleep apnea. After developing the product, Dr. Meade's wife, Caroline, founded the business and was the CEO of Distar. They started marketing the device by visiting medical trade shows and launched the Therasnore with great success.
By 1997 the Therasnore was a booming sleep business. In 1997, the adjustable Therasnore introduced with a 93% efficiency rate. By 2001 the company was signing new distributors and increasing sales all over the world. Distar is still the largest export of oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and mild sleep apnea and distributed to 37 countries.
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Thomas Edison taught his second wife Morse code so they could communicate in secret by tapping into each other's hands when her family was around.
It's without a doubt that Thomas Edison was a great nineteenth-century inventor and businessman, but his ingenuity didn't there; he even taught his second wife, Mina, morse code so that they could secretly communicate with each other while her family was around.
However, it went beyond that purpose when he actually proposed to her in morse code. When the time came, he asked .-- --- ..- .-.. -.. -.-- --- ..- -- .- .-. .-. -.-- -- ., ("Will you marry me?") to which she replied -.-- . .. "Yes."
Mine was Edison's second wife, after his first, Mary Stilwell, unfortunately died in 1887. He met Mina when she was 20 years old - 19 years his junior. They had three children and their marriage lasted 13 years, until Edison passed away.
Among Edison's more unusual ventures was his attempt to manipulate electricity in a way that enabled communication with the dead. This ambitious idea came after World War 1, when many people lost their loved ones. Unfortunately, it did not come to fruition.


1. Mix together the coconut milk, peanut paste, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, curry paste, ginger, garlic and red chilli powder. Pour into sauce pan and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes. Keep stirring.
Foodnote: Easiest way to make sure any cooking turns out right is always to keep tasting. Check your coconut milk mixture and make sure you like how it's turning out. If not, feel free to add more of anything you think you need.
2. Preheat oven to 180°Celsius.
3. Drop the flour and some salt and pepper into a bowl, whisk to mix. Pop your chicken pieces into this flour mix and coat evenly.
4. In a skillet, cook your chicken in hot oil till brown (keep turning so you don't burn one side!). When nice and brown transfer to your baking dish. Pour your coconut milk mixture on top and plunk into an oven for about 30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro or finely chopped up carrots and cucumber. Serve with hot cooked rice.


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Kosovo: UN mission strongly condemns violence related to upcoming elections
European Union 2013 - European Parliament
E.U. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, brokered landmark agreement between Serbia and Kosovo reached on 19 April 2013 in Brussels.
On the eve of municipal elections in Kosovo, the United Nations mission there said that police and international security are undertaking all necessary measures to ensure a safe election period following attacks at least two of the candidates.
"UNMIK (UN Mission in Kosovo) strongly condemns the recent violence against figures involved in the election process," a spokesperson said, adding that while the nature of their cause is still being investigated, "such attacks must be condemned by all."
The democratic process demands an environment free of violence and intimidation, the Mission stressed.
"Any attempts to influence political developments by these means will fail, and only discredit those who might encourage or engage in such behaviour to forward a particular viewpoint," it underscored.
The polls are due to open tomorrow morning in Kosovo, which declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008 following years of ethnic tensions, but which Serbia has not recognized.
More than 8,000 candidates vying for positions in the city council and as mayors.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a respect for diversity and wide participation in the elections.
"Free and fair elections this Sunday will constitute a milestone in the strengthening of peace and security in Kosovo," he said in a statement issued yesterday.
Plans for the elections were part of the landmark agreement between Belgrade and Pristina initialed in Brussels under the auspices of the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton.
UN mission in Kosovo disappointed by media attacks on legal framework panel
Top UN official in Kosovo appeals for resources to fund return of Kosovo Serbs
Top UN official in Kosovo deplores killing of municipality president
Kosovo: UN chief urges 'widest possible participation' in Sunday's polls
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for a respect for diversity and wide participation in this weekend's municipal elections in Kosovo.