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Oh, the times they are a'changing
I've stayed at home since last Wednesday. Going a bit spare – yes! I looked up to the sky at various times today when I wandered around in the garden, lonely as a cloud. So, with that in mind, here's the Flightradar map of our area just now:
The only flights that are happening are emergency ones to get people to Ireland. Who needs a tunnel from the Isle of Skye?
If you saw the normal map for this area you would appreciate how different this is.
There is no limit to my respect for the people who are enabling these flights to take place. It's a crap time for everyone but some of our greatest people are doing what needs to be done to get people to where they need to be!
Cheltenham 2020 – Thursday and Friday
It's been a frustrating couple of days with four 2nds on Tuesday and just two winners on Wednesday. Very much a case, as is so often at Cheltenham, of what might have been! Nonetheless it's been a decent couple of days' racing, notwithstanding the absence of two of the main protagonists in the Champion Chase. The first two in the Champion Bumper (Ferny Hollow and Appreciate It) are no doubt destined for great things if they remain sound. My highlight of the week so far was Easysland's win in the Cross Country.
Onwards and upwards!
13:30 Marsh Novices' Chase
I'm really surprised that Itchy Feet*** (9/2) is such a short priced favourite. I tipped him last time out at 8/1 and I hope that he goes on to win this well. Equally, I hope that Faugheen (5/1) puts in a clear round, regardless of where he finishes. If he wins then that will be the highlight of the week and a genuinely momentous performance at the age of 12.
The Storyteller* (11/2) won the Plate at the Festival in 2018 on soft to heavy ground and I back him to follow up here. Another favourite but he's obviously been laid out for this. Of the remainder I might have a little each way on Jatiluwih* at 20/1 for Corinthian amateur (but prolific winner) Mr David Maxwell. The jockey will have to be at his very best in a race like this but the field should have sorted itself out after two circuits in the home straight.
Earlier in the season I thought that I would be backing Frodon (5/1) to repeat his victory in this race last year. However, he's not been quite the same horse this time round. There are many people who just will not see past A Plus Tard but I think that this ideal for Min*** (11/4) who is comfortably the top rated horse in this field (Timeform 185), who ran Chacun Pour Soi close last time out and for whom I think that this 2m 4 1/2f should be ideal at this stage of his career.
There is absolutely no reason to look beyond defending champion Paisley Park***** (4/6) who has absolutely dominated this division and may very well be better than last year. One to watch and enjoy.
16:10 Brown Advisory Plate
I don't have a strong view about this race so, after deliberation and having decided that the favourite (Simply The Betts – 100/30) is much too short, I'm going to take a plunge and side with Siruh Du Lac* (18/1) notwithstanding that he was pulled up in his only outing this season. He won this race last year and is another who is likely to have been saved for the big day.
I think that this is a head to head between the front two in the market and, having been passed on a good word (at least three times removed!) I've opted for the favourite Minella Melody** (3/1).
17:30 Kim Muir Amateurs' Chase
I really have no idea at all about this one and won't be having a bet. As a random selection I'll choose Cloth Cap* (20/1 e/w) as an improver.
Unlike the last race I have a very firm view about this one and one of my bets of the week is Goshen***** (7/2) who I think is a prodigious talent. Unbeaten over hurdles and on a seven-timer, he can jump right (like Asterion Forlonges!) but has top class in abundance. Likely to follow up on Envoi Allen and Easysland as one of the stars of the week.
Another favourite I'm afraid but I think that Ciel De Neige** (7/1) had the ideal prep in the Betfair Hurdle, coming second to Pic D'orhy, who would have been my choice had he run in the Champion Hurdle. However, it's notable that of the J P McManus runners, Barry Geraghty is riding another inexperienced but potentially very good Willie Mullins horse, Saint Roi (currently 14/1), so watch out for a market move for that one.
14:50 Albert Bartlett Hurdle
I thought all season that I would back current favourite Thyme Hill (7/2) whose preparation has been exemplary. However, I can't resist being drawn to two other contenders, Harry Senior (8/1) and Ramses De Teillee (10/1). I was very taken with Harry Senior's win on this course over 2m 4f in January. He was staying on to win well and the step up in trip should be ideal. I am concerned about Colin Tizzard's form so far this week but I've been caught out by that in the past so I'm going to overlook it. Ramses De Teillee has an unusual profile for a race like this, having previously run in the Welsh and Aintree Nationals. He was fourth in a Grade 3 chase at Cheltenham last November but is a hardened campaigner who should be in the mix if, as is entirely possible, this turns out to be a bit of a slog. However, on balance, I'm siding with Harry Senior* who I think represents decent value at 8/1.
There are so many different ways to approach this race, so I've decided to apply a process of elimination. There are doubts about Colin Tizzard's horses at the moment and Lostintranslation would have to bounce back from a very disappointing performance in the King George. I've never been a fan of Santini or Presenting Percy. I've decided that Kemboy isn't quite good enough. So, at the head of the market, that leaves Al Boum Photo, Delta Work and Clan Des Obeaux.
Al Boum Photo (7/2)
The defending champion who could very well follow up. He's had the same prep, with a nice rest before this race, and deserves to be 7/2 favourite.
Delta Work (9/2)
This admirable horse has a great CV. In his last five outings (in order) he beat Kemboy and Presenting Percy at the Dublin Racing Festival, Monalee in the Savills Chase, was fourth of five in the Down Royal Champion Chase, beat Discorama and A Plus Tard in the Punchestown Champion Novice Chase and was third to Topofthegame in last year's RSA Chase. On balance I've decided that he's just a tad below the very top level.
Clan Des Obeaux (7/1)
As an 8-y-o, he comes here direct from his easy victory over Cyrname in the King George. I think that the decent break is ideal for him. He was second to Road To Respect in the Down Royal Champion Chase but it's reasonable to assume that this was nothing more than a pipe opener. People used to criticise Henrietta Knight for limiting Best Mate's outings but the record speaks for itself. It was widely suggested that he didn't stay in last year's Gold Cup ("Looked well; tracked leaders, close 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, no extra from last") but I think that the extra year will make all the difference.
Well, I'm sure that you've worked it out by now. I think that Clan Des Obeaux *** at 7/1 represents excellent value for Paul Nicholls (after having had no runners on day one) to take both of the major chases of the week. I recommend taking the price now because I think that he'll be much shorter on the day.
16:10 Foxhunters' Chase
I think that this is much easier. I've watched all of Hazel Hill's**** (5/1) races this season, including the point at Sheriff Hutton, and I think that the defeat by Minella Rocco at Wetherby was no more than a blip, when outrun at the death. He won this well last year and followed up with a course and distance victory in the Mixed Open Gold Cup Final Hunters' Chase two months later. A confident selection.
I have a nasty habit of overlooking the last two races after what has preceded them. However, as I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago, I had an early selection for this one, current favourite Greaneteen** (5/1), another for Paul Nicholls. It's odd for a Cheltenham favourite to have been last seen at Fakenham but he comfortably beat a Nicky Henderson/Trevor Hemmings horse, having previously won the generously named Scottish Champion Chase at Musselburgh. This is by far his stiffest test but Nicholls made clear in his pre-Cheltenham stable visit that he holds him in very high regard and, for what it's worth, I agree. By the way, he's unbeaten this season and definitively fits the bill as "progressive".
17:30 Martin Pipe Conditionals' Hurdle
I flagged this one up a few weeks ago and, for once, I do have a keen selection for the Festival closer in the shape of Column Of Fire** (6/1 – initially advised at 9/1). He ran very well when third at the Dublin Racing Festival and, quite simply, fits the bill.
So, here they are:
13:30 Itchy Feet
14:10 The Storyteller (win) / Jatiluwih (e/w)
15:30 Paisley Park
16:10 Siruh Du Lac
16:50 Minella Melody
17:30 Cloth Cap
13:30 Goshen (nap)
14:10 Ciel De Neige
14:50 Harry Senior
15:30 Clan Des Obeaux
16:10 Hazel Hill
16:50 Greaneteen
17:30 Column Of Fire
Footpad is in a class of his own at Gowran
Cheltenham 2020 – Tuesday and Wednesday
March 9, 2020 / Martin Malone / 0 Comments
The featured image this year is of former Arkle winner Footpad, a regular in this post in recent years, having won £650,000 in his career to date, and now sold to race in the United States.
As was the case last year, the going is of more interest this year than the standard good to soft. According to the latest Turftrax going report (14:00 on Monday) it is soft, good to soft in places on both the chase and hurdle courses and soft, heavy in places on the cross country. However, it's worth noting that the vast majority of the main courses are soft, with the good to soft confined to the end of the back straight. This should suit most horses but the preferences will be for those with winning form on similar ground, while disfavouring those who want properly good ground. 5mm of rain is forecast on Monday afternoon which should mean that it will be unchanged for Tuesday. It's expected to dry out during the week.
19.30 Monday update. There has been much more rain than forecast, with more predicted for tomorrow morning. It must now be likely to be soft all over on Tuesday.
This year I'm delighted that my very good friend, racing sage and former Quatre Heures co-owner Gerry Rooney has kindly allowed me to add his day one selections. As usual, he's picked a few at long odds (he's got some very good form at this!).
Asterion Forlonges (11/4f) is unbeaten, including his only two hurdle races, and is the current Timeform top rated (167p). He has a tendency to jump right, which obviously isn't ideal, but he seems to be able to correct himself quickly and obviously has abundant talent.
Shishkin (in the same ownership) is second favourite at 100/30 and has not looked back since falling on his hurdles debut. He's a fast finisher, ideally placed to pick off runners up the hill.
Abacadabras (13/2) is the most highly tried of the leading contenders and impressed when second to Envoi Allen, before winning a Grade 1 at Leopardstown.
Chantry House (7/1) has also impressed, winning over course and distance on his hurdles debut, before winning again in a decent novices' hurdle at Newbury. This one could easily improve further to be in the mix.
Of the remainder, Fiddlerontheroof (7/1) and Elixir D'ainay (25/1) are of interest but probably not quite up to the standard of the market leaders.
My selections: Asterion Forlonges** (now 3/1) win and Chantry House* (7/1) each way (look out for the offers – as many as the first seven!)
Gerry's selection: Chantry House (7/1)
This is the first race in which I have a firm view. Current favourite and winner of the Irish Arkle, Notebook (3/1) is headstrong and could find things a bit too consistently fast for him. Cash Back (7/1) was second in that race. He has a tendency to jump to the right. Of the British runners I prefer Maire Banrigh (12/1) to Brewin'upastorm (11/2). The former does not have the likely profile of an Arkle winner but is unbeaten over fences (Huntingdon, Doncaster, Warwick and Stratford) and will definitely stay.
My idea of the winner is Fakir D'oudairies (9/2) (167p). Another who will be suited by the ground, he won the Grade 1 Drinmore over 2m 4f at Fairyhouse and was second to Notebook at the Dublin Racing Festival. I think that this one is the most talented in the field and, as a 5-y-o experienced chaser, has room for rapid improvement.
My selections: Fakir D'oudairies*** (9/2) win and Maire Banrigh** (12/1) each way.
Gerry's selection: Fakir D'oudairies (9/2)
I don't have a strong view about this race. I think that Vinndication is the right favourite at 13/2 and should relish both ground and trip. However, he's carrying top weight and was only 5th of 10 in his only previous outing at Cheltenham (in last year's JLT).
A lot of people like The Conditional (8/1) off only 10st 6lbs, mainly because of his second in the Ladbroke Trophy at Newbury but that wasn't a top class renewal and I'm not convinced.
My very marginal preference is for Kildisart (10/1) who has been campaigned at a high level, runs off 11st 3lbs, and won well in a similar race at last year's Grand National meeting. First time cheekpieces may help.
My selection: Kildisart* (10/1) each way
Gerry's selection: Cogry (28/1)
There has been much discussion about how this is a below par renewal and it's fair to say that the field would not look out of place in a decent handicap. However, that makes for a very interesting race with lots of cases to be made.
I'm against current favourite Epatante (3/1). She was an easy 5 lengths winner of the recognised trial, the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on soft ground, and gets the 7lbs mares' allowance. However, she was 9th of 22 on her only previous outing at Cheltenham (Mares' Novices' Hurdle) when going off at 15/8f.
I'm even more against second favourite Pentland Hills (13/2). Although he won last year's Triumph and Aintree 4-y-o hurdles, the transition from four to five can be problematic for some and he's been underwhelming this season. He was fifth in the International Hurdle here last December and was beaten last time out by Ballyandy at Haydock. He's had a wind operation since then but there are too many question marks for me.
Cilaos Emery (15/2) has reverted to hurdles after failing to shine as a chaser. He's been supplemented for this race at a cost of 22,500 euros, is trained by Willie Mullins and definitely has the ability to win. I think that he'll be a much shorter price before the off.
Supasundae (11/1) is now 10 years old but has consistently run well against the best, will definitely stay and has winning Grade 1 form. I see him running into a place.
Of the remainder, Darver Star (12/1) is a big improver, Sharjah (14/1) probably won't like the ground, Coeur Sublime (16/1) is good but not top notch and Call Me Lord (20/1) is another that's just below top grade.
Ballyandy (20/1) is an ultra reliable horse who, in my view, is seriously overpriced. Third to Epatante in the Christmas Hurdle, beat Pentland Hills in the Haydock trial, proven on soft, a strong finisher and has run well at Cheltenham, he ticks the boxes for me.
My selections: Cilaos Emery* (15/2) win and Ballyandy** (20/1) each way.
Gerry's selection: Ballyandy (20/1)
The banker of the day is Benie Des Dieux (3/5). She has won all eight completed starts for Willie Mullins with her only defeat coming in this race last year when falling at the last and looking all over the winner.
Honeysuckle (11/4) is her stiffest test yet against her own sex but has a sticky jumping style and lost serious ground over the hurdles, although to her credit overcoming that to win the Irish Champion Hurdle last time out.
My selection: Benie Des Dieux***** (3/5)
Gerry's selection: Benie Des Dieux (3/5)
16:50 Novices' Handicap Chase
This is a race that could easily turn up a long odds winner, but which one? Since I've no idea I'm just going to take a look at two towards the head of the market as possibles.
Galvin (8/1) runs for Gordon Elliott and is ridden by Davy Russell. He was sixth in last year's Ballymore but was always likely to shape up more as a chaser. He's been kept largely under the radar, performing creditably in a beginners' and a novices' chase when treated "gently" and has been kept away since his last outing in November. Regular followers of Gordon Elliott will recognise the profile!
Espoir De Guye (8/1) has progressed very nicely for Venetia Williams since moving from France. He's on a three-timer and, unsurprisingly for the trainer, has winning form on soft and heavy ground.
My selection: Galvin* (8/1)
Gerry's selection: Trainwreck (12/1)
17:30 National Hunt Amateurs' Chase
Much discussed after last year's attritional renewal which has led to changes in the conditions, this is an excellent way to finish day one.
Carefully Selected (9/4) has been aimed for this race by Willie Mullins and is, by some way, the classiest horse in the field. He was placed in Grade 1 bumpers and hurdles and has an unblemished record over fences, including a Grade 3 novices' chase last time out at Naas. He'll stay, will have no problem with the ground and has the significant benefit of Patrick Mullins on board. His only blemish is that he does have a tendency to clatter the odd one but he's clever and it's not stopped him so far.
I'd like to find some opposition but I can't see past the favourite.
My selection: Carefully Selected**** (9/4)
Gerry's selection: Lord Du Mesnil (13/2)
Many people's idea of the banker of the week is Envoi Allen (11/8) and I'm one of them. There are no chinks in his armour. He won all four of his bumpers, including last year's Champion Bumper, and all three hurdle races this season, including two Grade 1s. He's running over his ideal distance of 2m 4f (having been considered for the Supreme) and is rated 168P by Timeform.
I expected him to be a much shorter price and he's currently drifting slightly but, subject to any late news, that's fine with me.
Of the remainder, Sporting John (7/2) is very progressive. Beware of the names in this race! The Big Getaway (Mullins/Townend) and The Big Breakaway (Tizzard/Power) are both next in the market at 13/2 and, of them, I prefer the latter.
Selection: Envoi Allen***** win.
14:10 RSA Novices' Chase
Ante post favourite for this race at the start of the season, for me, Battleoverdoyen (12/1) has been slightly underwhelming in his recent outings, putting in workmanlike, albeit winning, performances, before falling last time out in the Grade 1 Flogas Novices' Chase.
Another who fell last time out (here) is the highly touted Champ (7/2jf), second in last year's Ballymore. He treats his fences with disdain and I'm far from confident that he'll deliver a clear round at this highest level.
Last year's winner of the Albert Bartlett is Minella Indo (7/2jf). Widely tipped at the preview nights, he's been seen in two fairly low profile beginners' chases (second and first) and this is a massive step up in chase company. He's 14lbs behind Champ on Timeform ratings, albeit with "a big P", but has it all to prove.
Although also in a beginners' chase, Allaho (9/2) for Mullins and Townend was a really impressive winner last time out at Fairyhouse and looks to have loads of potential for improvement.
Copperhead for Colin Tizzard is another that has attracted tipster support and has recently shortened in the market to join Allaho at 9/2.
Selection: Allaho** win.
Take your pick! Although I have no strong views, two to consider from the field are Birchdale (10/1) and Eglantine Du Seuil (20/1), the latter having won last year's Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle at 50/1, thereby demonstrating aptitude at the course.
Selection: Eglantine Du Seuil* each way.
Will Altior (3/1) take part after his minor setback at the weekend? It doesn't make a great deal of difference to me because he wasn't going to be my selection in any event. From being the very best jumps horse in training I take the view that he peaked about 18 months ago, notwithstanding that that he's seeking a hat-trick.
Defi Du Seuil (7/4f) is a grand horse and has a very strong chance of winning this race. He won last year's JLT and has won all his subsequent races (two Grade 1s and a Grade 2) – except – when he was beaten by Chacun Pour Soi at last year's Punchestown Festival. There's everything to like about him.
So, on to Chacun Pour Soi (5/2). He's been very lightly raced and had a 1219 days' break when moving from Emmanuel Clayeux to Willie Mullins. However, perseverance has paid off and I think that he's one of the very best National Hunt horses currently racing. I'm pleased to see that Timeform agrees and have him top rated at 187p. I could not have been more impressed with his last time out win, beating Min at the Dublin Racing Festival in a very fast time. All over the winner to me.
Outside the top three it's 20/1 bar.
Selection: Chacun Pour Soi***** win
16:10 Cross Country Chase
There are some well-known names behind the market leaders in this race, including Might Bite (14/1) and Yanworth (16/1). However, if you're not a keen follower of racing and you're attracted by the familiarity of the names, beware, they're here because connections have run out of other ideas.
Although it may seem like sacrilege, I'm opposing Tiger Roll (11/10), although heart over head I'd love to see him win easily as an ideal prep for the Grand National. There have been no negative vibes about him, quite the opposite, and his fifth in the Boyne Hurdle was a perfectly respectable return.
However… he faces a seriously good opponent in the shape of Easysland (100/30) for David Cottin and cross country specialist jockey Jonathan Plouganou. He's on a seven-timer and comfortably won the cross country here last December. I watched his subsequent race at Pau (on TV) when he won as easily as you like. J P McManus was clearly also impressed because he bought him between those races, no doubt with this in mind.
Selection: Easysland*** win
16:50 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
I've never been a fan of this race since it was introduced a few years ago and, to be honest, I've paid little attention to it. Subject to that, I think that current favourite Aramax (6/1) and Blacko (16/1) are quite closely matched so, on prices alone, I'll opt for the latter.
Selection: Blacko* win
It's the bumper and therefore time for another Willie Mullins hotpot, but this time I think that he's the real deal. If you wanted to see the ideal prep race it was delivered in the shape of Appreciate It's (2/1) mightily impressive win in the Future Stars Bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival on 1 February (a race won last year by Envoi Allen). If you can, see if you can find a reply of the race finish and you'll see what I mean. For the places, David Pipe has a strong hand with Panic Attack – a big money purchase from Willie Mullins' yard – and Israel Champ (both 11/1).
Selection – Appreciate It***** win
Summary and a Lucky 31(!) (with updated prices)
Supreme – Asterion Forlonges** (3/1)
Arkle – Fakir D'oudairies*** (9/2)
Ultima – Kildisart* (10/1)
Champion Hurdle – Cilaos Emery* (15/2)
Mares' Hurdle – Benie Des Dieux***** (3/5)
Novices' Chase – Galvin* (8/1)
NH Chase – Carefully Selected**** (9/4)
Ballymore – Envoi Allen***** (11/8)
RSA – Allaho** (9/2)
Coral Cup – Eglantine Du Seuil* (20/1 each way)
Champion Chase – Chacun Pour Soi***** (5/2)
Cross Country – Easysland*** (100/30)
Fred Winter – Blacko* (16/1)
Champion Bumper – Appreciate It***** (2/1)
So, not content with a Lucky 15, I've opted for a Lucky 31! Five selections, 31 bets at £1.00 each = £31 and they are:
Benie Des Dieux
Carefully Selected
Chacun Pour Soi
…to deliver £468.17. (A Lucky 15 (£15) without Carefully Selected will currently deliver £120.18 with a full house.)
Racing Post tips for Cheltenham
13.30 Supreme Novices' Hurdle – Abacadabras (5/1)
14:10 Arkle – Notebook (5/2)
14:50 Ultima Handicap Chase – Mister Malarky (10/1)
15:30 Champion Hurdle – Ballyandy (20/1)
16:10 Close Bros. Mares' Hurdle – Benie Des Dieux (4/6)
16:50 Northern Trust Novices' Handicap Chase – Imperial Aura (11/2)
17:30 National Hunt Chase (Amateurs) – Carefully Selected (7/4)
13:30 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle – Envoi Allen (5/4)
14:10 RSA Novices' Chase – Minella Indo (100/30)
14:50 Coral Cup – Kilfenora (20/1)
15:30 Champion Chase – Defi Du Seuil (2/1)
16:10 Cross Country Chase – Tiger Roll (10/11)
16:50 Boodles (Fred Winter) Juvenile Handicap Hurdle – Tronador (14/1)
17:30 Champion Bumper – Israel Champ (11/1)
13:30 Marsh Novices' Chase – Faugheen (5/1)
14:10 Pertemps Final – Skandiburg (12/1)
14:50 Ryanair Chase – Frodon (5/1)
15:30 Stayers' Hurdle – Paisley Park (4/6)
16:10 Brown Advisory Plate – Ben Dundee (10/1)
16:50 Mares' Novices' Hurdle – Minella Melody (11/4)
17:30 Kim Muir Handicap Chase (Amateurs) – No Comment (10/1)
13:30 Triumph Hurdle – Mick Pastor (12/1)
14:10 County Handicap Hurdle – Saglawy (25/1)
14:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle – Thyme Hill (9/2)
15:30 Gold Cup – Kemboy (7/1)
16:10 Foxhunters' Chase – Hazel Hill (9/2)
16:50 Grand Annual Handicap Chase – Lisp (9/1)
17:30 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys) – The Bosses Oscar (12/1)
Beware when placing your Cheltenham bets
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Mr Green (you've probably seen the TV adverts) is part of William Hill plc and was recently fined £3.9m for failing to prevent harm and in respect of money laundering.
The Horseracing Bettors Forum has provided helpful guidance about the level of protection available:
Proceed with care, particularly with those graded as "Not Protected" including, ironically "Betsafe"!


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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Construction Activity Under a NPDES General Permit, EPA ICR No. 1842.05, OMB Control No. 2040-0188
A Notice by the Environmental Protection Agency on 07/17/2006
Additional comments may be submitted on or before August 16, 2006.
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Environmental Protection Agency.
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0011, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by e-mail to ow-docket@epa.gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mail Code 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.
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Lynn Stabenfeldt, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-0602; fax number: 202-501-2399; e-mail address: stabenfeldt.lynn@epa.gov.
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EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On March 7, 2006 (71 FR 11401-11411), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one set of comments on the draft ICR. EPA's response to those comments is reflected in the ICR supporting statement. Any additional comments on this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice.
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2003-0011, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is (202) 566-2426.
Use EPA's electronic docket and comment system at www.regulations.gov, to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those comments in the docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select "docket search," then key in the docket ID number identified above. Please note that EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing at www.regulations.gov as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. For further information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov.
Title: Notice of Intent for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity Under a NPDES General Permit.
ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1842.05, OMB Control No. 2040-0188.
ICR Status: This ICR is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2006. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Program, as authorized by the Clean Water Act (CWA), establishes regulations for the discharge of pollutants or combinations of pollutants to waters of the United States, including discharges of stormwater from construction activities disturbing five acres or more. The primary permitting mechanism for construction site operators is the Construction General Permit (CGP), issued by EPA or a state authorized to administer the NPDES Program. To obtain coverage under the CGP, a construction site operator must Start Printed Page 40508submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the permitting authority and develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The information collection and reporting activities covered in this ICR include only those activities related to completing and submitting an NOI form, developing a SWPPP, and conducting routine inspections. This ICR only covers the burden on construction sites of five or more acres, as small construction activities are addressed in the Stormwater Phase II ICR (OMB Control Number 2040-0188, EPA ICR Number 1842.05).
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 51.3 hours per respondent in NPDES-authorized states and 53.5 hours per respondent in states and territories where EPA is the permitting authority. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are those which have storm water discharges associated with large construction activity (40 CFR 122.25(b)(14)(x)) to waters of the U.S.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 157,546.
Frequency of Response: Once initially, prior to commencement of construction.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 8,247,638 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $375,329,979, includes $0 annualized capital or O&M costs.
Changes in the Estimates: The estimated increase in burden is 327,393 hours compared to the total estimated burden hours currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burden. The increase in applicant respondent and NPDES-authorized state burden is primarily the result of one change, that being the addition of routine site inspection burden for existing large construction sites (previously not addressed in any ICR). A portion of the burden is reduced based on EPA's estimate of the number of entities affected by this information collection.
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Dated: July 8, 2006.
Oscar Morales,
Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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The third Saturday in May is Armed Forces Day in the USA. The holiday finishes the Armed Forces Week, that starts on the second Saturday of May.
Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949 to honor American soldiers, who serve in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Navy, U.S Army, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Air Force. As far as all military branches had their own holidays, Armed Forces Day was created to replace the separate celebrations. Although the aim was achieved, the separate days are still observed within the respective services.
National Guard and Reserve units have their own training schedules, that is why Armed Forces Day and Week may be celebrated by them over any period in May.
Every year Armed Forces Day is celebrated by parades, air shows, open houses and receptions. The longest running city-parade is held in Bremerton, Washington. This city annually organizes the longest parade, that has already become a tradition since the creation of the holiday.


What Are The Health Benefits of Lowering Your Salt Intake? – Las Vegas Doctors & Medical Center Clinic Patient's Choice Medical Center Means Affordable Health Care in Las Vegas.
Excess sodium intake is known to elevate blood pressure and can put you at higher risk of having a stroke and heart attack. Simply cutting out some of the salt you consume can lower your blood pressure reading in a matter of weeks. For those who do not have hypertension or have been diagnosed as having pre-hypertension, lowering sodium intake can prevent the condition from exacerbating. For people who already have high blood pressure, taking regular medication is essential and clinics in Las Vegas offer cost effective ways to get the medication you need to stay healthy.
The kidneys are responsible for regulating the salt concentration in our bodies. Usually if there is too much salt in the body, it is eliminated with urine, but if you consume too much on a regular basis, the kidneys cannot keep up with the demand and the excess sodium will be deposited into the bloodstream. This is a problem if it is ongoing, because if there is too much salt the body retains water to try and balance it out. Extra fluid elevates blood pressure and puts you at risk for cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure. Studies have shown that cultures where salt does not feature in the daily diet do not have a problem with increasing blood pressure as people age.
Research tells us that sodium consumption has been increasing steadily since the 70s, and that the average consumption for Americans older than the age of 2 is 3400mg per day, but people are advised to keep their intake down to 2300mg per day. People who have been put into high risk groups are urged to lower their intake to 1500mg a day and ensure they are getting 4700mg of potassium on a daily basis. People who are classified as high risk are those over the age of 51, African Americans, people with diabetes, those with high blood pressure and people who have chronic kidney disease.
Aside from lowering your blood pressure, reducing sodium intake can also ensure other health benefits such as lowering your left ventricular mass, lowering your chances of developing gastro-esophageal cancer and preserving your bone mass.
Blood pressure is known colloquially as the silent killer and often does not present with symptoms, which is why it is essential to lower your salt intake and take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Affordable healthcare in Las Vegas can ensure that your medication is cost-effective and can be easily obtained.


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Wincenty Jabłoński (ur. 21 stycznia 1824 w Czerwonej Woli, zm. 5 września 1895 w Krakowie) – polski botanik i entomolog.

Gimnazjum we Lwowie ukończył w roku 1841 po czym podjął naukę na Uniwersytecie Lwowskim, gdzie w latach 1844-46 studiował filozofię oraz prawo.

W latach 1846-51 pracował jako nauczyciel prywaty, następnie w latach 1846-71 już po złożeniu państwowego egzaminu podjął pracę w Gimnazjum św. Anny w Krakowie. Lata 1871-95 to okres, w którym został dyrektorem Seminarium nauczania żeńskiego w Krakowie, oraz w latach 1879-84 był równocześnie dyrektorem Seminarium męskiego w Krakowie. Niezależnie od okresu nauczania jako pedagog szkolony w latach 1866-95 zajmował się naukowo działalnością z dziedzin botanicznych i entomologicznych. Od roku 1866 został członkiem Komisji Fizjograficznej Towarzystwa Naukowego Krakowskiego w sekcji botanicznej i zoologicznej (w tej ostatniej w latach 1868 i 1871 przewodniczył). Wzbogacał zbiory o nowe okazy z okolic Krzeszowic oraz Łańcuta.

Wspólnie z innymi naukowcami (Ignacy Rafał Czerwiakowski, Antoni Rehman) zebrał z górzystych okolic Czornohory oraz z okolic wsi Burkut ponad 150  gatunków roślin kwiatowych.

W 1881 roku odznaczony Orderem Franciszka Józefa.

Upamiętnienie
W czerwcu 1896 roku w kościele oo. Kapucynów w Krakowie odsłonięto tablicę pamiątkową projektu Teodora Talowskiego a wykonaną przez Michała Korpala. Przedstawiała ona anioła śmierci trzymającego portret Wincentego Jabłońskiego namalowany na blasze miedzianej przez Walerego Eliasza.

Prace naukowe
 Roślinność okolic Leżajska
 Przyczynek do flory krajowej (1871)
 Przyczynek do fauny chrząszczów krajowych (1869)

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Polacy odznaczeni Orderem Franciszka Józefa
Polscy botanicy
Polscy entomolodzy
Urodzeni w 1824
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Prisca, född okänt år, död 315, var en romersk kejsarinna och helgon, gift med kejsar Diocletianus.

Hennes ursprung är okänt. Prisca var antingen kristen eller sympatiserade med de kristna men var ändå tvungen att delta i kejsarkulten under förföljelserna av de kristna år 303.

Då Diocletianus retirerade till Spalatum 305, stannade Prisca kvar med sin dotter Galeria Valeria och svärson kejsar Galerius i Thessalonica. Då hennes svärson Galerius avled 311 överlät omhändertagandet av Prisca och dottern Valeria till kejsar Licinius, men de flydde i stället till Maximinus Daia, som fängslade Valeria i Syrien sedan hon avböjde hans frieri. Efter Maximinus Daias död avrättades Prisca och hennes dotter av Licinius.

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WEMO production lines produce panels at an output of 9 seconds per side panel and 18 seconds per top panel. The cut to size sheets, of various colours, are loaded in a two, four or even eight-fold feed-in station. The lines are fitted with software with plenty of programme options, for instance a batch production of side panels left/right/left/right. Correcting the bending parameters can be done without stopping the lines. Just one single employee is needed for taking off the bent components.


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Clear your System password from within the BIOS to disable Pre-boot/Pre-Windows authentication.
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3. Navigate to Security > Passwords.
4. Select System Password. Enter the old System password, leave the new password fields blank and select OK.
5. The System Password status will change to 'Not Set'.
6. Repeat the previous steps for Hard Drive Password if one is set.
b) Select Unlock; enter the Admin password and OK.
c) Enter the old Admin password, leave the new password fields blank and select OK.
d) The Admin and System Password status will change to 'Not Set'.
8. Exit the BIOS settings and boot into Windows. Pre-boot authentication is now disabled.
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'All support necessary': Frydenberg promises economic help to Victoria
By Rob Harris
July 7, 2020 — 9.00pm
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised Victoria all the help it requires from the Commonwealth after the state was plunged into a further six weeks of economic uncertainty through strict coronavirus lockdown measures.
The state's most senior member of the Morrison government said the situation in Victoria was "serious" and the latest COVID-19 outbreak was at "a critical point".
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised Victoria all the help it needs to get through another severe lockdown. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
Industry groups on Tuesday night warned the Andrews government's decision to shut down Melbourne for at least six weeks was a "retrograde step" that will cause untold damage to the economy and employment.
Mr Frydenberg told The Age and the Herald that from the beginning the federal and state governments had prioritised the protection of lives based on medical advice, while also providing significant economic support to cushion the blow to those affected.
"With Victoria comprising around a quarter of the Australian economy, what happens in Victoria matters to the rest of the nation and will impact on the speed and trajectory of our economic recovery," Mr Frydenberg said.
"We will continue to provide all the support necessary to the Victorian government as we are all in this together."
He said the federal government had injected more than $10 billion into the Victorian economy from the JobKeeper program and the cash flow boost during the past three months, as well as Australian Defence Force personnel and Commonwealth public servants to provide logistical and frontline health support.
The federal government is reviewing its $70 billion wage subsidy program, due to finish in September, with Mr Frydenberg to deliver an economic statement on July 23 outlining ongoing support and which programs will expire.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Daniel Andrews have remained in constant contact during the past week about the potential support the Commonwealth can provide.
Asked on Tuesday if he believed the JobKeeper plan should be extended, Mr Andrews said he was confident Mr Morrison understood there would be different forms of hardship in different parts of the country.
"I think he is going to be guided by that hardship just as we are," Mr Andrews said.
"Where there is hardship you have to have a response that is appropriate to that."
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned the state's businesses would suffer and some would permanently close as a result of the six-week lockdown.
Chief executive Paul Guerra said it was vital to control the current outbreak for the sake of the long-term future of the economy
"Businesses in metropolitan areas that have only just reopened and started to trade again will now be forced to either close or return to the reduced operations they had in place before restrictions were eased," Mr Guerra said.
"Many of these businesses were already desperate and this will be a tipping point for them."
Tim Piper, the Victorian head of the national employer association Ai Group, said businesses did not have an on-off switch that "can be flicked without the danger of turning out the lights permanently".
"Some businesses were just starting to recover but now will lose confidence and may be unable to finance a second attempt at recovery," Mr Piper said.
"The government will need to find new ways to support business and the best way would be to keep this shutdown as short as possible and make it clear that such action will not be taken again."
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Sault Ste. Marie is a small city in northwest Ontario. The name sounds like "Soo Saint Mar-EE." Its nickname is "the Sault" (sounds like "the soo").
Sault Ste. Marie is about 300 km west of Sudbury and is on the border with the United States (US).
About 75,100 people live in Sault Ste. Marie.
Although the city has a French name, only a small percentage of people in Sault Ste. Marie speak French as their first langauge.
Sault Ste. Marie is close to 3 of the Great Lakes, and surrounded by forests and wilderness areas.
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So called permanent U.N. powers and Germany, weary of Iran's hardening position on its nuclear program, agreed "in principle" on a new set of sanctions on Tehran for continuing to defy world demands to abandon its enrichment program.
So called permanent U.N. powers and Germany, weary of Iran's hardening position on its nuclear program, agreed "in principle" on a new set of sanctions on Tehran for continuing to defy world demands to abandon its enrichment program. The caveats are that their respective governments still to need to approve these new sanctions and also be accepted by the other 10 rotational members of the Security Council.
Acting U.S. Ambassador Alejandro Wolff said that the nuclear powers have agreed on a "package approach" that would be "the way forward in a resolution." Russian U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin concurred that all nuclear powers had agreed "by and large" but some of them wanted confirmation form their governments but said that "they will get a positive response from the capitals." Moscow recently closed ranks with the West by refusing planed delivery of nuclear fuel to Iran this month and also announced that the September completion of a Russian-built nuclear power plant will be postponed. Russia says that the delay is because of Tehran's failure to remit the monthly USD 25 million on the USD 1 billion plant in Bushehr but Iran cries foul saying that it has paid all the money as required. Independent observers say that Moscow is merely adding to the pressure on Tehran to comply, After all, Russia has publicly said that they do not support a "nuclear Iran or an Iran with the potential to create" nuclear bombs.
In December 2006, the Security Council unanimously voted to impose limited sanctions against Iran and required all countries to stop supplying Iran with materials and technology that could contribute to its nuclear and missile programs, It also froze assets of 10 key Iranian companies and 12 individuals related to those programs and held out a promise of additional non-military sanctions if Iran did not accede to these demands.
Discounting concerns from the U.S., European nations, and the U.N. nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues to maintain that its enrichment program is peaceful and is to produce nuclear energy. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned that the West is committing a serious mistake in thinking that its sanctions will "isolate the Iranian nation" because this will not "hurt Iran" but end up isolating itself make itself "more hated." It has refused to even acknowledge the December 2006 sanctions and has now hardened its position by comparing itself to India and Israel-two other countries that have nuclear weapons programs but have not been involved in any proliferation. An Iranian spokesman refused to acknowledge the dangers of additional sanction as "It will not affect our work and will not concern our people" and that "it is not worrying." Ahmadinejad's reformist predecessor Mohammad Khatami warned on Monday that Iran should act with caution and even compromise to prevent the adoption of a second UN resolution.
Israel's Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and Defense Minister Amir Peretz met with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to discuss Iran's nuclear program. Livni later said that the world must impose tougher sanctions on Iran because of its public promise of destroying Israel and denying the horrors of the Holocaust. She said that such an antagonistic policy endangers her nation and Arab neighbors.
While the text of the new resolution has not been released, leaked reports talk of asking member states to exercise "vigilance and restraint" on arms imports and on the entry or transit through their territory of Iranians subject to the asset freeze. It would also require member-states not to make new commitments of "grants, financial assistance, or confessional loans" to Iran. Of course, Western nations will prefer harsher sanctions but Russia and China, with large commercial and military ties with Tehran, have been reluctant to oblige. China's U.N. Ambassador Wang Guangya has already said that he was not happy with the additional Iranians and entities that will face travel bans but concedes that "to reach agreement" there "has to be a package."
There are signs that Ahmadinejad may be losing support for him at home. Recent elections saw his candidates being routed and this has been attributed to weakening economic conditions, unemployment, high inflation, and domestic violence springing from disagreements with Azeri population in the north. Many feel that such conditions are due to gross neglect of the oil and natural gas producing infrastructure and the hostility with the West is stopping investment from coming through. The theory goes that because of the lack of investment and economic progress, people feel that Ahmadinejad is responsible for their poor economic condition and they voted his candidates out.
Tehran continues to be defiant and taking more and more hostile positions against the impression of the world community. A recently released 50,000 Rial note has an image of an atom surrounded by a field of electrons over the map of Iran. Released just before the Persian New Year, the note which was meant to excite the people and rally support for the nuclear program has instead created worry and anger. The value of the Iranian Rial has plummeted with this 50,000 note valued at USD 5.40 and independent economists say that such large denomination notes merely confirms world view of runaway inflation.
As Iran struggled economically, politically, and diplomatically, talks of a military solution has been hushed and does not look imminent. The U.S. is simply incapable of assuming a more versatile and capable enemy than the ones in Afghanistan and Iraq. Stretched as it is at home, abandoned by most allies in Europe, and facing increasingly hostile domestic political pressure, the George Bush Administration has little recourse to adopt halted steps towards getting Tehran to comply.
The question is whether these sanctions will really stop Iran from its nuclear goals or merely slow the pace. If the Pyongyang negotiation is any indication, the U.S. will likely like to throw money at the problem and hope the Iranian issue will disappear. However, Iran's economy is not where the North Korean economy is at. At the same time, Iran is also isolated in the Islamic world and is increasingly looking to gain support from other U.S. haters such as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Cuban strong man Fidel Castro. Nor does it have a benefactor as North Korea does that can stop harsher sanctions or facilitate a diplomatic and negotiated settlement out.
The increasingly evident stalemate can only be broken if one of two things happen. One scenario is that the U.S. and the West achieve military successes in Iraq or Afghanistan and reach consensus on military option on Iran-an option that is extremely unlikely. The other scenario is one where Iran's economy worsens substantially that forces domestic pressure to remove Ahmadinejad and his hard-line coterie from power and creating a space for a negotiated settlement. The West seems to be going for the second option which all told may be better for the world. The sooner Ahmadinejad sees this outcome the better it is for Iran and the world.


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The 2014 House Elections and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Revisited
From the perspective of most Latino voters, the actions of the House Republicans have made a bad situation worse. House Republicans will bear the blunt of the blame if comprehensive immigration reform does not pass. Their dithering also creates an opportunity for President Obama to take administrative action and in so doing, allow the Democrats to claim credit for responding to the single most important issue facing the Latino community. Moreover, by only allowing votes on enforcement related legislation, the most vulnerable House Republican incumbents will be running for reelection with a record of immigration votes that are antithetical to the policies favored by the vast majority of Latino voters.
Still, how these dynamics play out next November remains an open question. Indeed, last summer we noted that although the Latino influence districts that we identified provide contexts where immigration politics could be deterministic, for immigration to matter, a number of factors have to align.
First, Latino voters have to turnout next November. To be sure, Latino turnout lags behind many other demographic groups. However, the relative youth of the Latino population and its growth means that the size of the Latino population will be larger in every one of the districts that we identified (using 2010 US Census data) and there may be even more districts where Latinos are positioned to effect outcomes come November. Add to this the fact that the GOP's immigration tactics are alienating other fast growing voting blocs such as Asian Americans and one point is clear: the 2014 midterm election will have the largest share of minority and non-white voters in the country's history and these voters are overwhelmingly opposed to the Republican's immigration politics and policies.
Second, while voter turnout in a midterm election declines significantly (typically, 60% turnout in presidential election as compared to 40% in midterms), it declines for all voters. As a consequence, marginal decreases of one group relative to other groups can have outsized effects. The last midterm election offers anecdotal evidence consistent with this point. In Nevada, the Latino share of the 2010 electorate was the same as it was during the 2008 presidential election (it increased an additional three percentage points in 2012). The anti-immigration rhetoric and campaign tactics of Sharron Angle, the Republican US Senate candidate, mobilized many of these voters with the end result being 90% of Latinos voted for Harry Reid. It is also worth noting that many prognosticators and pundits predicted Reid's defeat largely because they expected Latinos to stay home.
Third and perhaps most importantly, the competitiveness of a race in November is shaped by the quality of the opposition that emerges in the spring and summer. The failure of the out-party to recruit and fund a challenger who is capable of running a strong campaign means that incumbents who might otherwise look vulnerable may easily win. Conversely, the emergence of a surprisingly strong challenger or the retirement of an incumbent can put districts that appeared safe for one party into play in the fall. Indeed, in the last few months two California House Republicans (Gary Miller and Buck McKeon) representing tier one and tier two districts announced their retirements, further improving the Democrats' chances in those districts.
The bottom line when it comes to House elections, where incumbent reelection rates typically exceed 90%, is that you "can't beat somebody with nobody." To this end, in the coming months as primary season wanes and the fall campaigns begin in earnest, Latino Decisions will be providing regular updates on the state of play in the Democratically and Republican held tier one and tier two districts with a specific focus on assessing the quality of the challengers and these candidates' access to resources so that you know which races will matter in November. So stay tuned, much more to come.


I started building it because I tried to export a bunch of Evernote notes, in order to send one HTML file to my Kindle. This works nicely.
Since I'm basically at a loss when it comes to web design, the learning I had to do on UI to make the page look even moderately appealing was interesting.
When I'm trying to acquire knowledge on a new field, I usually go get a bunch of books around the same topic. Because on one hand, opposing opinions at the same time generates less bias. On the other hand, well, books and books are not created equal. Some authors are vastly more capable of pinning down problem solving than others.
So, for resource recommended on the topic of design: Hello Web Design.
I've done handfuls of side projects before, which ended in various states of completion. Of the deploy tools I use, Heroku is definitely the most friendly. Especially if you want to get a Minimal Viable Product out the door as soon as possible, deploying on Heroku will save you huge amounts of hair pulling with configuration.
Better yet, it's free! With minimal use. And if you ever do need to scale, it's as easy as adding a pack. A definite choice at the start of any pet project.
Since domains charge yearly compared to monthly charged servers, it's much cheaper to get one. This time I entertained myself with the popular GoDaddy.com instead of the simple bare bones google domain.
And I don't like GoDaddy at all.
It took me at least a dozen frustrated tries to cancel the "automatic renewal", the option to unselect not even present when you pay. And you have to wait a month before you're allowed to transfer the domain out. Plus plenty of privacy options that you can basically get for free somewhere else (e.g. google domains), which are made to sound scary if you don't buy.
Next I intend to learn more about the other practical sides of project execution, including and not limited to: Google Analytics, A/B Tests, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing… which I also am pretty much completely at a loss with.


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Home Tech News What is happening in Latin America with the kidnapping of data from...
What is happening in Latin America with the kidnapping of data from governments
Conti and LAPSUS$ are two groups of cybercriminals that have carried out computer attacks in the region.
Currently, the governments of the region are on alert for possible threats to their institutions. Although most cases have occurred in isolation, Recently, an entity in Peru and another in Chile were victims of data hijacking.
Germán Patiño, vice president of sales for Latin America at Lumu Technologies, points out that there are also cases of information kidnapping in Colombia and Mexico.
LAPSU$ is another group of cybercriminals that have carried out ransomware-type attacks (data hijacking) for less than two months on the continent.
It is speculated that the strategy of these attacks to capture money for data ransoms works like this:
1. Generate disruption to capture the attention of the Government and start a negotiation.
2. If there is a possibility that information may have been lost during the intervention, cybercriminals threaten to reveal citizens' data that they have previously encrypted and with this, demand payment for the ransom.
3. If it is proven that the criminal group does indeed have information, it will increase the amount of money requested from the government in question.
4. Finally, it again increases the amount of money to sums of millions of dollars, threatening to make the sequestered information public.
However, Germán points out that despite these threats, the governments of the region have been investing in cybersecurity.
In addition, it suggests that investing in cybersecurity is not the same as being protected because security systems must be operated frequently, and that is where public entities in Latin America have a weakness, since According to an ISC2 report, there is a cybersecurity talent gap of almost 70% on the subcontinent.
According to IBM when an entity identifies an attack, the systems were invaded 186 days before.
Recommendations to avoid cases of ransomware
-Do not neglect the alerts indicated by cybersecurity systemsmust be attended to immediately.
-Increase the visibility of digital assets, that is, monitor the threat status of all the devices in the organization.
-With the investment in cybersecurity, it is not necessary to assume that one is protected, but on the contrary, take advantage of the computer security systems acquired to permanently develop strategies that allow possible cybercrimes to be prevented.
The case of Costa Rica
CONTI, group of Russian cybercriminals With affinity to the political ideology of the current government of that country, they claim responsibility for the attack on the Central American government systems.
Even the US FBI issued a statement offering a reward for finding the CONTI authors involved in the cyber attack.
The main consequence for citizens is that there was no system for paying and registering taxes and not being able to collect them.
There is a theory that after the attack on the Costa Rican government, this group has been dismantled into small isolated units that continue to operate around the world..
The unfortunate thing about the event is that there are no clear reasons why the Government of Costa Rica was the victim, which implies that any other state in the region could have been the focus of cybercrime.
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While branding focuses on the emotional connection your customers have with your products or services, your corporate identity entails the entire sensory experience that your audience has with your business—primarily its visual components. Your identity design also takes into consideration the overall tone and personality of your messaging across all interactions with your customers.
Here are a few examples of what may be included in your corporate identity: business cards, stationery, presentation folders, printed and digital marketing, advertising, social media sites, signage, and even your office decor. Anywhere that your audience experiences your brand, your marketing materials should be developed with one brand voice and consistent visual cues. We have developed successful corporate identity design campaigns for a wide range of clients, industries, and budgets.
Your logo design is the star player and acts as the cornerstone for all of your corporate identity initiatives. The components of your logo—colors, typography, messaging, and imagery—are utilized throughout your marketing materials and everywhere your brand is experienced. Therefore, it's vital that your logo reflects the values and vision of your brand.
First impressions are important. The minute you hand a potential customer your business card, he/she forms an impression about you and your business. That's why it's important to have a graphic design professional create a well-branded corporate identity design package, which may include business cards, stationery, envelopes, office forms, labels, and more.
The goal of a strategic corporate identity initiative is to translate your visual graphics and messaging onto all of your printed and digital marketing materials to give your business a competitive edge. Dunn and Rice Design will develop a corporate identity rollout strategy for your business that can be rolled out in manageable phases to accommodate your budget.


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France proposes peace monitors in Gaza
France has put forward the idea of setting up European-run border monitors between the Gaza Strip and Israel in an effort to encourage peace. The proposal comes as an Israeli bombing campaign has killed over 200 people in Gaza.
France says Europe should set up border checkpoints between Gaza and Israel. Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP
France said Wednesday the European Union could set up observer missions at border crossings between the Gaza Strip and Israel to try to encourage a lasting truce between the two sides.
The proposal by Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius came as an Israeli air campaign on Gaza that has killed 208 people entered its ninth day after a failed ceasefire effort.
"Europe… is ready to do things, particularly through what we call EUBAM, which are forces that could monitor movements between Gaza and Israel," he told French radio.
The EU had implemented a similar operation in 2005 at the Rafah crossing point between Gaza and Egypt.
In cooperation with Palestinian and Israeli officials, the mission of 70 European police officers monitored movements of people, goods and vehicles at the Rafah crossing, Gaza's only window to the outside world that bypasses Israel.
But it was suspended in June 2007 after Hamas seized power in the Gaza Strip.
"Arab countries have said they support this, and we would also need the agreement of the five permanent members of the (UN) Security Council," Fabius said.
The issue could be discussed this week in Brussels.
So far, the Israeli air campaign has killed 207 Palestinians, while Gaza militant groups have fired a barrage of more than 1,200 rockets at Israel, which on Tuesday claimed its first Israeli life.
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How we sat the Tavistock down to talk about its brand
The Tavistock & Portman Trust is known as one of the leading educators and practitioners for treating mental health. In fact it is a world authority.
But you don't have to be a psychotherapist to benefit from its training and they wanted to make it clear to people from many professions that they too could find a course at the Tavistock which was relevant and valuable to them.
We created a campaign around the motif of a chair – the symbol of talking therapies – using this for a testimonial campaign in video, web banners, posters and teasers in social media. We worked closely with creative video production company Klein & Sons and photographer Mike Stone to bring the concept to life.
Yet this wasn't the starting point. That had come from an extensive research exercise we had conducted for the Tavistock, which had identified both the strengths of its brand, and some misconceptions.
This is an example of our role as brand consultants – a hybrid of strategic consultancy and creative agency. We helped inform the strategy, then implemented the communications element creatively.
See below for some examples from the campaign.
At Hope, we have helped many education brands, including leading universities such as UCL, sharpen their profiles and attract more and better students. We could do so for you too.
Whether you're looking for a full-scale branding exercise, or just a particular communications task, we provide the creative, technical and strategic skills to help you get the results you want.
If you would like to have a chat to discover more about what Hope can offer you, why not come and see us on our floating office in Paddington Basin. Contact Lionel Salama at lionel@hope.agency.
© 2016 HOPE


John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station initially reported the complete deal. He has a player option for next season that calls for him to be paid $19.3 million.
The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat joined forced for a little bit of salary-dumping trade action on Wednesday afternoon.
Ellington, 31, who was on a one-year, $6.2 million contract, had to give permission for a trade, which agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the tradeoff for gaining his freedom to now sign with a contender. He's shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from 3-point range. Miami also included guard Wayne Ellington as part of the trade. Ellington has an average of 8.4 points, just above his career average. His contract includes a 15 per cent trade bonus valued at $1 million that he will receive as a result of this move.
Philadelphia is expected to keep a close on what the future holds for the ex-Miami Heat member. Forward Justise Winslow being named as the Heat's starting point guard while Dragic recovers from knee surgery further added to the crowd.


Sunday, December 5; 2 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with the Los Angeles Conservancy's fifth annual holiday film matinee, featuring the joyous musical Scrooge (1970). Albert Finney and Alec Guinness star in this delightful version of A Christmas Carol filled with song, dance, and holiday cheer (not to mention ghosts, Tiny Tim, and Victorian London).
See the film in its colorful, big-screen splendor at the historic Million Dollar Theatre (1918), one of L.A.'s most historic movie palaces. Constructed as Sid Grauman's first venue in Los Angeles, the Million Dollar was one of the largest and most ornate theatres built at the time specifically to show movies.
Make an afternoon of it! Bring your friends and family downtown for an afternoon of holiday shopping and dining. Show your Scrooge ticket for 10 percent off at the iconic Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria on Broadway, a downtown classic since 1935!
For details and tickets, please visit here.
Happy Holidays from the Los Angeles Conservancy!
What a great suggestion!! The Million Dollar is a fantastic theatre, even the exterior is worth spending a lot of time examining.
People can stop off at the market and grab something to eat, too.
i just stumbled upon your blog... and what an amazing resource it is! i love that you categorically went through each landmark, complete with pictures to educate the reader. thanks for undertaking the project!
Dude, please tell me that youre heading to create more. I notice you havent written another blog for a while (Im just catching up myself). Your blog is just too important to become missed. Youve received so much to say, such knowledge about this subject it would be a shame to see this blog disappear. The internet needs you, man!
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 516-2! Good ol' Mentryville.


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Dato Prof. Dr. Ir. Sr. Tony Cheng
Director, BMI Intelligence Group
BSc(Bldg), BArch, MUrbDesign(HKU), MBA(Finance), MSc(Mech Eng), LLM, PhD(Econ), FCIMA, FAIA, FIPA, FCMA, FFA, FHKA FHKI, FRSS, FHKEnv, SIFM, FRSM, CACFO, SICME, FPSA, FHKloD, FSOE, FlPlantE, CEnv, ACPA, MHKIE, MHKIS, MASCE, MIET, MIEEE, MIISE, MASME, MASCE, MASHRAE, MCIArb, MAIC, MHKIArb, MCIREA, MAPM, MSPE, MTMS, MBCS
Dato Dr. Cheng Chak Ho is the founder of BMI Group and the Managing Director of BMI Appraisals Limited (an international appraisal company with offices in over 20 cities globally) since 2000, and Chairman of BMI Technical Consultancy (Resources) Limited. He is also serving as a Director in the Asset Management Division and Merger and Acquisition Division of BMI Group since 2005. He has been deeply involved in over 100 IPOs and M&A cases over the last ten years. He also has extensive experience in turning research projects into actual business projects through commercialization.
Dato Dr. Cheng is serving as Chairman and Honorary President of the Wanchai and Central & Western District Industries and Commerce Association; Honorary President of The Hong Kong Institute of Environmentalists; Vice-Chairman of GuangDong Association of Corporate Finance (Hong Kong Branch)and Vice Chairman of The Management and Economics Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Hong Kong Chapter.
Moreover, Dato Dr. Cheng is serving as council member of Financial and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. He is also serving as a council member of the Environment and Sustainability Committee, council member of the Industrial and Technology Committee of the HKGCC, committee member of Industry and Trade Committee of Malaysia Chamber of Commerce, committee member of China Elites Association and Vice Chairman of Youth Commission of Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators.
Dr. Cheng was appointed Independent Non-Executive Director of North Mining Shares Company Limited since 2001, Independent Non-Executive Director of Combest Holdings Limited in 2016 and he was INED of a Singapore listed company.


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Brian Goggin's Inland Blog
Year Of Events To Mark Shannon-Erne Waterway's 25th Anniversary Begins
Boating on the Shannon-Erne Waterway Photo: Waterways Ireland
The Shannon-Erne Waterway begins its 25th year of operation tomorrow, Thursday 23 May.
It also marks start of a year of community, heritage and fun events all along the waterway linking Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh, through Co Cavan and into the River Shannon in Co Leitrim, taking in many towns and villages along its 63km length.
The largest cross-border infrastructure project of its time, the works involved the restoration of locks, dredging of the navigation channel, the installation of an electro-hydraulic lock operating system and the use of smart cards to operate the locks and service blocks which were placed at six locations along its length.
The Shannon-Erne Waterway has welcomed thousands of local and international boaters over the years, and introduced northern boaters to the south and southern boaters to the north, all bringing an economic dividend to places like Leitrim village, Keshcarrigan, Ballinamore and Ballyconnell.
Tomorrow the first of the year's events, the Paddles Up Transition Year Programme reaches, its climax with a group of 100 students crossing the border on a 10km kayak paddle from the south to the north.
Paddles Up is a six-week programme involving learning the basic skills of kayaking and water safety and culminating in a 10km paddle. The students completing the programme will receive a qualification awarded by Canoeing Ireland, the national governing body, in either a Level One or Two Kayaking Proficiency Skills.
Further events are planned for the year including a visit of heritage boats to the Ballinamore Festival, exhibitions of heritage materials, oral history recordings and much more.
This include the Shannon-Erne Oral History Project, which is inviting contributions from people with memories of the waterway over the last 25 years.
Communities and activity clubs along the Shannon–Erne Waterway interested in organising events between now and May 2020 are asked to contact Waterways Ireland at [email protected] to be added to the events calendar.
To find out more about what's on, find Waterways Ireland on Facebook.
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The New York City Housing Authority Police Department was a law enforcement agency in New York City that existed from 1952 to 1995, which was then merged into the NYPD. The roots of this organization go back to 1934 and the creation of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). New York City Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia authorized the hiring of security guards to patrol the city's public housing buildings.  These guards eventually were trained and became the first officers of the Housing Police, which was officially created in 1952.  The Housing Police, along with the New York City Transit Police, was merged into the New York City Police Department in 1995 by New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and continues today as the Housing Bureau.

History

Creation of the New York City Housing Authority

In 1934, under the authority of the NYS Public Housing Law, the NYCHA was established.  Housing Authority developments quickly began to sprout up around the five boroughs of New York City.  It didn't take long for the city to realize that these developments, some like little cities, provided unique policing challenges.  The initial response was a simple one - the formation of a security guard corps with individual guards assigned to specific developments.

As time passed, the problems of law enforcement throughout the City became more complex. Calls for service to the NYPD from housing developments increased dramatically, and it became clear that a more professional law enforcement component than the guard service was needed to deal with the complexities of policing diverse, decentralized public housing developments.

Beginning of the NYCHA Police Department

In December 1952 the NYCHA Police Service was formed to answer the above challenge.

Initially, the officers assigned to this new group were designated as "special patrolmen."  This designation gave them limited peace officer powers, including the authority to effect arrests and to carry firearms while on duty. The qualifications for employment in this new group were more stringent than those required of the former guard service, and their training was more comprehensive.

Although these officers performed more effectively and efficiently than the former guard service, this arrangement also had its limitations. However, this was all to change.

In 1958, legislation was enacted making members of the Housing Authority "special patrolman" fully sworn peace officers. Subsequently in 1966, the state legislature designated the Housing Police a duly constituted Police Department. As part of that same legislation, the role of law enforcement agents became more specific. Members of police departments throughout New York State, including the NYC Police Department, NYC Transit Police Department, and the NYC Housing Police Department, were designated "police officers" with broad arrest powers.  Their former category of "peace officer" was reserved for other members of the law enforcement community who were granted less authority and powers of arrest. This latter group composed of Tri-Borough bridge and tunnels officers, corrections officers, court officers, and others whose need for arrest powers was less immediate.

By this time, the Housing Police had already established a reputation as an effective, foot patrol oriented, neighborhood police force.  Groups of officers were assigned to individual developments or clusters of several adjoining developments. This resulted in the officers developing an intimate knowledge of the tenants and conditions in their assigned developments. Their awareness of potential and actual criminal activity greatly enhanced their ability to suppress crime, as well as making them an excellent source of intelligence for detectives investigating past crimes.

The downside of this strategy was an inadequate amount of first line supervision.  Because of the expanded span of control for sergeants (they could have as many as 40 officers assigned, working at several different housing developments) officers got little field supervision.

Development of the Police Service Area system

The Department recognized this problem and it was rectified in 1978, with the establishment of the Police Service Area concept. This concept was based on the number of calls for service, the personnel available, and the geographical area served. Considering these factors, nine (9) PSAs, covering all the public housing developments in the City of New York, were established.

The PSAs were essentially precinct type operations, with officers reporting to one of the nine locations. In addition, the Housing Police radio network was scrapped in favor of assimilation into the 911 radio network.  Further, the training of all new police officers was shifted to the NYC Police Academy.

This new distribution of resources alleviated several of the deficiencies of the previous system. It also provided greater interplay between officers of the NYPD and the Housing Police. Officers now were part of a precinct-type operation, standing roll call, being seen by their supervisors on a daily basis, exchanging information with other officers within their command, and responding to radio calls transmitted via the 911 system.

The establishment of the PSAs marked the beginning of the modern era of the Housing Police Department. The Department already had Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Internal Affairs Bureau, Support Service Bureau, and Personnel Services Bureau components. But after the establishment of the PSAs these Bureaus grew and became more diversified with many specialized units created to deal with special conditions and circumstances.

The Patrol Bureau, the largest of the Bureaus, created and deployed Project Stabilization Units, Narcotics Units, Anti Crime Units, Bicycle Units, and Emergency Rescue Units; the Detective Bureau deployed a Homicide/Major Case Squad, Robbery Squad, Burglary Squad, Warrant Squad, Elevator Vandalism Squad, and each PSA had a Precinct Detective Unit assigned; the Internal Affairs Bureau had a Special Investigation Unit, and the Civilian Complaint Review Unit; Support Services Bureau had the Motor Pool, responsible for the acquisition, and maintenance of all Department vehicles now numbering over 200; and the Personnel Services Bureau fielded
the Police Academy Unit, the Firearms Training Unit and the Driver Training Unit, making the department the largest and most professional Housing Police Department in the world.

In the span of 43 years, the department moved from 47 sworn officers in December 1952, to a diverse Department of over 2700 sworn personnel in 1995.

On May 1, 1995, the New York City Housing Authority Police Department was merged into the New York City Police Department and now exists in spirit in the NYPD Housing Bureau.

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New York City Police Department
Specialist police departments of New York (state)
Defunct law enforcement agencies of New York (state)