Since then there have been numerous debates over the merits of this proposed policy, with the majority of opinion arguing against its implementation for several reasons.
One partner of a mid-tier accounting firm even labelled the move as "abhorrent", seeing it was only being applied to one sector of the superannuation industry and not the industry as a whole – something he said he'd never seen before.
And having just returned from the 2018 Australian Investors Association (AIA) National Conference, I can tell you the mood over this proposed policy was no better with the majority of delegates expressing a considerable amount of angst as to what it might mean for their situation.
Individuals letting their opinions be known about this situation, without a collective effort to prosecute a case against it, makes it pretty easy for those in Canberra to ignore what they might consider an insignificant minority.
But developments over the past month or so will hopefully change sentiment in the nation's capital over this very significant issue.
Any debate about tax reform in recent times has prompted criticism of the business sector for its unwillingness to get in the fight. On this issue though the same cannot be said.
At the AIA conference, Wilson Asset Management took the liberty of using part of its presentation time to inform delegates it had started a petition to lobby against Labor's initiative.
And people who had already added their names to the list were very passionate in their encouragement for others to join them to create a voice potentially loud enough to bury the proposed policy.
Further, Wilson Asset Management is not the only fund manager to initiate this kind of action. In early July, Plato Investment Management announced it had started a petition in order to protect the current dividend imputation credit system and ensure a better outcome for Australia's retirees.
You can argue both managers are doing this in the name of self-interest, considering a significant portion of their fund flows are derived from SMSF investors. However, the fact of the matter is they still had to get off their backsides to do something about it and often motivation to take action only comes as a result of the depth of feeling concerning a particular issue.
The significance of both of these actions cannot be understated. These are moves from the very same business sector often criticised for its laconic attitude toward economic reform in this country.
Will either petition make a difference? Who knows. The problem at the moment is the scrapping of excess franking credit refunds is only a proposed policy from a political party currently in opposition, begging the question are these moves just an example of jumping at shadows.
We can only hope the mobilisation of these organisations for this cause will give the Labor Party further reason to sit up and take note of public sentiment regarding this matter and perhaps rethink its proposed policy.
The Wilson Asset Management petition can be found at www.wilsonassetmanagement.com.au/petition/, while the Plato Investment Management petition can be accessed at www.plato.com.au/petition.


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Obec Audru (estonsky Audru vald) je bývalá samosprávná jednotka estonského kraje Pärnumaa. V roce 2017 byla obec zrušena a začleněna do statutárního města Pärnu (pod které spadá kromě samotného města Pärnu celá řada vesnic).

Obyvatelstvo
Na území zrušené obce žije necelých pět tisíc obyvatel, z toho přibližně třetina v městečku Audru, zbytek ve 25 vesnicích Ahaste, Aruvälja, Eassalu, Jõõpre, Kabriste, Kihlepa, Kõima, Kärbu, Lemmetsa, Liiva, Lindi, Liu, Malda, Marksa, Oara, Papsaare, Põhara, Põldeotsa, Ridalepa, Saari, Saulepa, Soeva, Soomra, Tuuraste a Valgeranna.

Partnerské obce
Obec Audru měla navázánu družbu a uzavřenu smlouvu o spolupráci s finskými obcemi Paimio a Ähtäri a se švédskou obcí Hallstahammar.

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Reference

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 Oficiální stránky obce (estonsky)

Bývalé obce v Estonsku

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L'église Saint-Louis de Brest est un monument de style moderne érigé pendant la reconstruction de Brest, après la Seconde Guerre mondiale sur les ruines de l'ancienne église du même nom, construite entre 1686 et 1785. L'église est consacrée à Saint Louis, roi de France. Elle est inscrite au titre des monuments historiques en 2018.

L'église Saint-Louis primitive
L'ancienne église est construite à partir de 1686 et consacrée en 1702 ; mais elle n'est achevée qu'en 1785. Siméon Garangeau, Amédée François Frézier et Pierre-Joachim Besnard furent à tour de rôle chargés du projet. L'édifice final était très éloigné des premiers plans. Cet édifice remplaça la vieille église des Sept-Saints, correspondant à la paroisse initiale de Brest et qui cessa d'être vouée au culte avant d'être détruite par un incendie en 1841.

Garangeau en avait dessiné les plans en 1688, mais les travaux furent bloqués par une procédure des jésuites qui se considéraient propriétaires de l'église. Quand les travaux purent reprendre, en 1742, les plans de Garangeau furent appliqués, mais Frézier put réaliser le baldaquin du maître-autel selon ses propres goûts. Il le plaça, selon son désir, au milieu du chœur, et utilisa pour le supporter quatre superbes colonnes monolithes de marbre cipolin à veines concentriques, dessinant comme un oignon tranché, qui provenaient des ruines de Leptis Magna. Louis XIV en avait reçu un lot de Libye en 1689, au temps de sa splendeur, mais quatre d'entre elles furent « oubliées », ne furent pas utilisées à Versailles, et Frézier les obtint. Terminé en 1758, le baldaquin de l'église Saint-Louis, œuvre d'architecture religieuse de la maturité de Frézier — il avait 76 ans en 1758 — fut fort loué par les contemporains à la fois pour son appareil et pour son esthétique. Le tableau Le Martyre des Maccabées, provenant du maître-autel de l'ancienne église des Sept-Saints s'y trouvait. La présence de ce tableau dans l'ancienne église des Sept-Saints illustre les confusions qui se sont produites au fil du temps entre plusieurs récits plus ou moins légendaires de « Sept Saints », les Sept saints fondateurs de la Bretagne, les Sept Saints de la Rade de Brest, les Sept Saints enfants de sainte Félicité, les Sept Saints de Tibur enfants de sainte Symphorose et saint Gétule. Gravement endommagée par les bombardements pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale ainsi que par les représailles de l'occupant, durant l'été 1944, l'église sera finalement rasée pendant la Reconstruction.

Wiki-Brest présente une modélisation en 3D de l'ancienne église.

L'église Saint-Louis du
La nouvelle église est construite entre 1953 et 1958 après concours par le groupe d'architectes Yves Michel, Jean Lacaille, Jacques Lechat, Yves Perrin-Houdon et Hervé Weisbein. Elle est  au-dessus de l'ancienne dont quelques ruines sont toujours visibles dans les sous-sols de l'édifice actuel. L'église Saint-Louis est la plus grande église française reconstruite après-guerre. André Quélen, futur évêque de Moulins, en fut le curé dans les années 1960.

D'architecture très verticale, l'église Saint-Louis s'inspire d'églises modernes de la Suisse germanophone, notamment de la Antoniuskirche et de la Allerheiligenkirche, toutes deux à Bâle ; de dimensions imposantes, l'édifice est long de , large de  et haut sous la voûte de  ; flanqué d'un imposant clocher en béton armé - dont la taille fut réduite par rapport aux premières esquisses - à l'élan coupé par un lanterneau de cuivre d'un côté et de son baptistère de l'autre; une baie percée au-dessus de la nef vient éclairer le maître-autel. Son parement de pierre de Logonna contraste avec ses parois de béton et le mur Ouest, presque aveugle, répond au mur-verrière Est dans une symbolique du Mal et du Bien ; le mur Ouest est aussi aveugle en raison des intempéries. Les portes rouges rappellent le sang des Brestois morts pendant la guerre ; la forme des portes évoque celle des portes de sous-marin : il s'agirait d'un rappel de l'histoire maritime de Brest. À noter que les deux fines colonnes à l'entrée n'ont pas reçu leur habillage en cipolin vert pour des raisons budgétaires.

Bien que l'édifice reste controversé et d'une certaine manière inachevé avec son clocher tronqué et certains habillages manquants, la nouvelle église Saint-Louis est un des rares bâtiments du Brest reconstruit dont la conception fit preuve de volonté architecturale et de novation : l'art moderne omniprésent à l'intérieur de l'église y est particulièrement soigné avec notamment le maître autel et le calvaire surmontant le sanctuaire, réalisés par Philippe Kaeppelin, l'autel de la chapelle du Saint-Sacrement (du même sculpteur), la tapisserie de Jean Olin (tendue au-dessus de l'autel) pour la chapelle du Saint-Sacrement, et les vitraux qui constituent un point fort de l'ensemble : sur le côté nord-est de la nef, ceux de Maurice Rocher représentant quatre saints bretons (Pol de Léon, Corentin, Guénolé, Yves) et sept autres saints et prophètes; ceux de Paul Bony, Jacques Bony et Léon Zack respectivement dans le chœur, le côté sud-ouest de la nef et la chapelle du Saint-Sacrement.

Calice volé puis retrouvé
Le calice a une histoire bien particulière qui se rattache aux heures les plus dramatiques de l'histoire récente de Brest. Le calice a été fabriqué avec l'or et l'argent des bijoux que portaient les victimes de l'abri Sadi-Carnot. Après le drame, on recueillit l'or et l'argent des bijoux des victimes. Les familles avaient émis le souhait qu'avec l'argent massif soit fabriqué un calice orné des pierres précieuses récupérées dans l'abri.

Le calice, volé le , a été retrouvé quelques jours plus tard grâce à la vigilance d'un antiquaire.

Chemin de croix
Le chemin de croix a été livré en . Ce dernier est l'œuvre de Marion Le Bec. Cette dernière explique que le film La Passion du Christ de Mel Gibson l'a inspirée. Ce chemin de croix se distingue par une station supplémentaire : la station numéro 15 sur le thème de la Miséricorde.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Compagnies franches de la marine
 Liste des églises du Finistère
 Liste des monuments historiques du Finistère
 Liste des monuments historiques de Brest

Notes et références

Liens externes

 Le blog de jean-yves cordier - Les vitraux de l'église Saint-Louis de Brest : 2) commentaires.

Monument historique à Brest
Monument historique inscrit en 2018
Brest
Édifice religieux du XXe siècle en Bretagne
Architecture et urbanisme à Brest
Église monument historique dans le Finistère


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MAY 2022: Three of our books have been awarded finalist awards in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers! Fun On The Farm 3, compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver, was named a finalist in the Humor/Comedy category. Dr. Gary Hoium's book Don't They Kick When They Do That was named a finalist in the Memoirs / Career category. Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 3, written by Deana J. Driver and 14 other contributors, was named a finalist in the Anthology category.
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Miss G and Me
By Jennifer S. Wallace
Miss G and Me is a daughter's memoir of her mother's journey from Jamaica to England to rural Saskatchewan. Through anecdotes, poetry, journal writing, and personal essays, Jennifer unfolds her mother's life story of being a black woman in a mixed-race marriage, working as a nurse in two countries, and mentoring women and children of different countries and backgrounds. Jennifer S. Wallace reflects on how Miss G's experiences impact her family and connect others with their history and culture.
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Don't They Kick When You Do That? Stories of a Prairie Veterinarian
By Dr. Gary Hoium
Since 1984, Dr. Gary Hoium has been a veterinarian in a mixed animal clinic in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, serving animals of all shapes and sizes, and their human owners/handlers. His book is a collection of humorous and heartwarming stories of the creatures he met, including some of more memorable adventures, mishaps, and successes. From cattle to hogs, cats to dogs, the creatures and men and women who love them have wormed their way into Gary Hoium's heart … and his stories.
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Tunnels of Terror (Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #2)
By Mary Harelkin Bishop
In this second book of the bestselling Canadian children's classic series, fourteen-year-old Andrea finds herself back in the tunnels below Moose Jaw – helping her little brother, Tony, to foil the plans of frightening criminals. Can Andrea and Tony find their courage to expose the activities of the crooks? And even if they can, will Tony and Andrea be stuck in the past forever?
This updated, republished edition of this children's classic features modernized language, 10 black and white illustrations, and sections for Historical Notes, Useful Resources, Q and A with the Author, Discussion Questions, and You be the Writer.
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Fun On The Farm 3: True Tales of Farm Life!
Compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver
Cranky cattle, ornery pigs, curious farm kids, tricky technology, and head-banging farmers are some of the treasured memories shared by 20 Prairie writers, including author/ publisher Deana J. Driver, in this third and final volume of the popular Fun On The Farm series. Even more pranks, unexpected events, tricks, and delights of living and working on Western Canadian farms are recorded for posterity and the enjoyment of readers, bringing a satisfying end to this amusing series celebrating the lighter side of farming.
A donation from Fun on the Farm 3 books sold will be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan.
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Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 3
by Deana J. Driver and Contributors
This fascinating third volume of the Flight series features more unique stories of adventures, mishaps, rescues, dangerous landings, and tributes to the Canadian aviation industry and its people. Author /editor / publisher Deana J. Driver shares unique flight stories about Laura Lawrence, Lisa McGivery, Barbara Stefanyshyn-Cote, and Gerd Wengler. Other contributors to this volume are Bill Cameron, Will Chabun, Richard Dowson, Peter Enzlberger, Mary Harelkin Bishop, Dave McElroy, Vincent Murphy-Dodds, Curtis Penner, Don Riekman, Ralph Tweten, Walter D. Williams, Ken Wilson, Mason Adam Wray, and Bill Wunsch - all who share their own interesting aviation stories or those of others they know.
Rebuilding a Brick Wall
By Susanne Gauthier with Evan Wall
Evan Wall is a bright, mischievous, small-town "tough guy" from Shellbrook, Saskatchewan whose life changes irrevocably after a car accident leaves him with a traumatic brain injury. Having to relearn how to talk, eat, walk, and all other "normal" bodily functions, Evan no longer feels like the strong "Brick Wall" of his high school football days. With his coordination and speech permanently damaged, he must also deal with the new phenomenon of ableism and living in a world designed for able-bodied persons. Refusing to give up, Evan's wit and sense of humour hold strong as he reinvents himself and sets new goals for his future, inspiring and teaching others along the way.
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Next Stop - Chicago: The 5th Tunnels of Moose Adventures
Published in 2007, and now available exclusively from DriverWorks Ink.
When family and friends gather to pay tribute to Grandpa Vance, Andrea and Tony discover that their grandfather's adventures extended well beyond the city of Moose Jaw. Just when they think their time-travelling days are over, they are given an opportunity to see their grandfather, young and vibrant, in the past. They risk one more trip back in time and find themselves in Chicago at the mercy of Ol' Scarface. Will they be able to free their grandfather from his past without jeopardizing their future?
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Tunnels of Time - Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1
Updated & republished by DriverWorks Ink
Instead of enjoying a school trip to the mountains, thirteen-year-old Andrea has to attend her cousin's boring wedding in boring Moose Jaw. Then she accidentally falls into one of the mysterious tunnels beneath the city and discovers she's travelled back in time to the 1920s and those dangerous days of the city's underground. Can Andrea outwit the gangsters who are forcing her to work for them in this frightening world? And can she ever find her way back to her family?
This updated and republished first book of the Canadian children's classic series features updated language, shorter chapters for easier reading and read alouds, 12 black and white illustrations, and Historical Notes, Ask the Author, and Discussion Questions sections.
Volume 2 of Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation
Cowpies and animal obstacles on the runway, falling aircraft parts, and annoying passengers are among the fascinating true stories in this second volume of the Flight series. A flying bishop, flights into gas well fire zones in Iran, freezing flights in Arctic Canada, and troubles with a French Concorde are told by pilots and other aviation personnel in this second volume of the Flight series celebrating Canada's aviation industry.
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Santa Claus Wore Green - a play script for all ages
by Georgia Joorisity
A musical Christmas play for schools and community groups. For 14 or more characters, suitable for all ages of performers and audience. Includes songs and song parodies of special interest to anyone who enjoys Santa Claus and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Produced with song permissions.
Keywords: Christmas, Saskatchewan Roughriders, North Pole, John Deere.
Acts: 1 act, 4 scenes. Run time: 30 to 45 minutes
Suitable for actors: age 8+
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In their own words or with the help of author Deana Driver or other Prairie writers, Western Canadian pilots and aviation enthusiasts share stories of adventure, assistance, humour, tragedy, and success in this salute to the Canadian aviation industry and its people.
Links to news stories and interviews about our books and authors:
Mary Harelkin Bishop releases Tunnels of Treachery, the third book in her Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure Series, in the Tunnels of Moose Jaw - story by Discover Moose Jaw
John Gormley Show radio interview with Evan Wall and author Susanne Gauthier about Evan's inspiring story in Rebuilding a Brick Wall. Interview is in the On Demand section, April 14, 2022 - and begins at the 20:48 minute spot.
John Gormley Live talk radio interview with author Jane Smith about her children's picture book Murphy Mondays: The First St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix Bridges article - Read My Book: Tunnels of Terror: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #2 by Mary Harelkin Bishop
Moose Jaw Today article on Evan Wall of Rebuilding a Brick Wall - 'Saskatchewan man remakes himself after devastating head injury'
A CBC Radio Saskatchewan Weekend interview with author Jennifer S. Wallace - 'Miss G and Me': Saskatoon's Jennifer Wallace writes a memoir about her mother's life as a Saskatchewan nurse from Jamaica
An interview with Dr. Gary Hoium on CBC Radio about his book Don't They Kick When You Do That?
An interview with author Mary Harelkin Bishop about her Tunnels of Time: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1 book, on John Gormley/ 650 CKOM radio - Look in the "On Demand" section for "GORMLEY - MARY HARELKIN BISHOP - Oct 2 - 12PM"
CBC Radio Afternoon Edition interview with author Susanne Gauthier and Evan Wall about their new book Rebuilding a Brick Wall
Moose Jaw Today interview with publisher Deana Driver about republishing the popular Canadian children's classic, Tunnels of Time: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1
John Gormley Live talk radio interview with author-publisher Deana Driver about Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 1 begins at 1:22 of the clip
Regina Leader-Post article about Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 1
CTV Saskatoon interview with author-publisher Deana Driver about Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 1
Saskatoon You Rock TV interview with author Jane Smith about Murphy Mondays: The First St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room
Saskatoon Global TV interview with Jane Smith about Murphy Mondays: The First St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room
Regina Leader-Post article on Ron Petrie's thankful column, one of 70 we included in his book Running of the Buffalo
CBC Radio interview on the creation of the Fun On The Farm book
A note to Saskatchewan Teachers, Librarians, and Community Organizations:
You are welcome to invite DriverWorks Ink author-publisher Deana Driver or DriverWorks Ink authors Mary Harelkin Bishop, Susanne Gauthier, Janice Howden, Jane Smith, or Jennifer S. Wallace to make author presentations to classrooms, writers' groups or organizations virtually or in person utilizing the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Author Readings Program. (Host organizations pay a nominal fee and authors receive remuneration from SWG.)
- Deana Driver is an author of five nonfiction books including Never Leave Your Wingman: Dionne and Graham Warner's Story of Hope and The Sailor and the Christmas Trees: A True Story. She contributed pieces to numerous other nonfiction books including three volumes of Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, three volumes of Fun On The Farm: True Tales of Farm Life, and Cream Money: Stories of Prairie People.
- Mary Harelkin Bishop is the author of kids' fiction books Tunnels of Time: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1, Tunnels of Terror: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #2, Skye Bird and the Eagle Feather, Mistasiniy: Buffalo Rubbing Stone, Seeds of Hope: A Prairie Story, and the creative nonfiction children's book Gina's Wheels. She also contributed pieces to Fun On The Farm, Fun On The Farm 3, and Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 3.
- Susanne Gauthier is the author of the inspiring nonfiction book Rebuilding a Brick Wall with Evan Wall.
- Janice Howden is the author of the kids' creative nonfiction book Rescued about her clever rescue pup. She also contributed pieces to Cream Money: Stories of Prairie People and all three Fun On The Farm volumes.
- Jane Smith is the author of the nonfiction children's picture book Murphy Mondays: The First St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room.
- Jennifer S. Wallace is the author of the creative nonfiction memoir Miss G and Me, a daughter's look at her mother's life in a collection of anecdotes, poetry, journals and essays.
Thank you to Creative Saskatchewan
DriverWorks Ink is grateful to Creative Saskatchewan for Book Publishing Production grants supporting Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation collection and a 2020-2021 Marketing and Export Development grant.
Obituary and news articles about inspiring 9-time cancer survivor Dionne Warner
On February 1, 2021, the remarkable life of Dionne Warner came to an end. Since her first cancer diagnosis in 1995, Dionne chose to be upbeat, positive, and grateful for every moment of every day, and she encouraged all of us to do so too. In a rejuvenating, fun-loving way, Dionne shared these concepts with thousands of people in Canada and around the world. I am honoured to have written and published her story in Never Leave Your Wingman - Dionne and Graham Warner's Story of Hope.
My deepest condolences to her wingman, Graham, and their family and many friends. Dionne was much loved and will be sorely missed.
This eloquent obituary was written by Graham and Dionne Warner. An article in the Regina Leader-Post shares some of Dionne's journey. An article by CBC Saskatchewan shares part of Dionne's story too.
Fly high and free, Angel D! Thank you for the light you shone in our lives. We will never forget you.
ARCHIVED NEWS
New Releases in 2019: Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 2 by Deana J. Driver and Contributors; Santa Claus Wore Green, a musical Christmas play script for schools and communities by Georgia Joorisity; Tunnels of Time: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1, Updated Edition, by Mary Harelkin Bishop
New Releases in 2019: Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 1 by Deana J. Driver and Contributors
Congratulations to Jim Hopson, author of Running the Riders: My Decade as CEO of Canada's Team, on being inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame! The formal induction ceremony took place in Hamilton, Ontario on August 9, 2019.
New Releases in 2018: Murphy Mondays: The first St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room by Jane Smith; Horses, Dogs and Wives by Bryce Burnett
Skye Bird and the Eagle Feather by Mary Harelkin Bishop, and illustrated by Heaven Starr, was awarded Silver, Preteen Fiction - Historical / Cultural in the 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. It was also honoured by the Canadian Children's Book Centre's as one of the 2018 Best Books for Kids and Teens, in Junior and Intermediate Fiction. Congratulations to Mary and all who helped this book to be published!
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ends federal right to legal abortion in U.S.
NewYork Time - Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday extinguished the constitutional right to abortion, ending the 49-year reign of Roe v. Wade and unleashing a tsunami of outrage from women, who could see reproductive rights roundly restricted in half the country.
The 6-to-3 ruling, delivered in a Mississippi case, had been expected after a draft majority opinion leaked to the news media in May, and came from a conservative high court that was remade by President Donald Trump to tilt far further to the right.
The decision represented a seismic political shock — perhaps the court's most polarizing work in generations — and could transform the fall midterm elections, driving Democratic enthusiasm in a cycle that was expected to heavily advantage out-of-power Republicans.
In overturning Roe, the court's conservatives bucked the view of the majority of Americans, who have long opposed a reversal of the 1973 decision, according to opinion polls. Roe was decided by a 7-to-2 vote.
The final decision mirrored the leaked draft in myriad ways, though Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, joined the majority after dissenting in the draft.
Roberts suggested in a concurring opinion that he would have preferred to uphold the Mississippi law — which bans most abortions illegal after 15 weeks of pregnancy — without taking the "dramatic step of altogether eliminating the abortion right first recognized in Roe."
But the court's other five conservatives seemed set on quashing Roe. Justice Samuel Alito said in the court's majority opinion that "Roe was egregiously wrong from the start," that its "reasoning was exceptionally weak" and that it had "damaging consequences."
"It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives," Alito wrote.
The court's three liberal justices joined in a incandescent dissent, writing that the court had laid waste to a "constitutional right that safeguards women's freedom and equal station," placed in jeopardy other rights "from contraception to same-sex intimacy and marriage" and undermined the court's own legitimacy.
"With sorrow — for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection — we dissent," said the dissent from Justices Elena Kagan, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor.
The U.S. Supreme Court building is shown Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)
The court's decision, which also voided the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey ruling reaffirming Roe, will not cut into New Yorkers' legal right to abortion. New York legalized abortion in 1970 and expanded reproductive rights in 2019.
But 26 states are likely or certain to enact near-blanket bans on abortion, according to an analysis by the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-abortion rights New York nonprofit. Many conservative state legislatures have been preparing for the fall of Roe for years.
"Today, the Supreme Court took away the right of millions of Americans to make decisions about their own bodies. This decision is a grave injustice," Gov. Hochul said in a statement. "New York has always been a beacon for those yearning to be free."
"Our state will always be a safe harbor for those seeking access to abortion care," she added in the statement. "To anyone who is working to deny abortion access, our message is clear: not here, not now, not ever."
And Mayor Adams issued a statement describing the decision as an "affront to basic human rights and one that aims to shackle women and others in reproductive bondage."
The fate of Roe was apparently sealed in the final months of Trump's one term, when the liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, and Republicans rushed to confirm her replacement, Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Barrett, an Indiana conservative, was confirmed to the court in October 2020, overcoming blanket Democratic opposition in the Senate, and reshaping the landscape of power on the court, where Chief Justice John Roberts had previously served as the swing vote.
Many observers have expected Roe to fall ever since the court in September allowed Texas' ban on most abortions to take effect amid a legal challenge.
In December, the court's conservatives again displayed an openness to overturning Roe during oral arguments in the Mississippi case, further delighting conservatives and dismaying liberals.
Republicans have stewed over Roe, arguing that the decision lacked grounding in the text of the Constitution.
Democrats, meanwhile, have long argued the ruling offered a critical lifeline for women, protecting against government overreach into women's choices. Liberal lawyers say the Constitution's protections plainly, if implicitly, cover bodily autonomy.
The sterile legal arguments, though, hardly do justice to decades of passionate debate around Roe, a case situated in the center of a roiling debate about women's rights and about the prickly philosophical question of when life begins.
By gutting Roe, the Supreme Court satisfied decades of GOP dreams. But it also threatened its standing in the eyes of millions who see the decision as the product of careful political plotting.
All three of Trump's nominees emphasized their reverence for precedent when asked about Roe during their confirmation hearings, seemingly convincing pro-Roe Republicans like Sen. Susan Collins of Maine that the ruling was safe.
But it was not. Sensing the danger, Justice Sotomayor raised pointed questions to her colleagues during oral arguments in the Mississippi case.
"Will this institution survive the stench that this creates in the public perception that the Constitution and its reading are just political acts?" the Greenwich Village liberal asked, referencing the effects of a ruling overturning Roe.
"If people actually believe that it's all political, how will we survive?" Sotomayor said in December. "How will the court survive?"
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Why Prof. Soludo Must Not Take-off With a Lot of Baggage
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Prof. Soludo has to sanitize his government from the get-go, and never populate his new government with appointees who should not be associated with the new government, especially when there are no political repercussions.
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra's Governor-Elect will be sworn-in in about two months' time. So far, many people have become desperate and doing all they could to lobby for one position or another. Most of those lobbying for positions are in Obiano's outgoing government. Some try to reach Soludo in person; others try to use those close to him to reach him. But we know that under normal circumstances if this was not politics, people normally do not apply or lobby for a job they are not qualified for. Yes, it is true. The sad reality is that many of those in this desperate race for a position cannot secure good employment on the strength of their qualification or experience, or in short form what they can offer, as it is the custom incorporate and functional world. But again, this is politics and this is Anambra. But Prof. Soludo must do something different.
Already, Soludo has gained a reputation as an elitist and he may want to slow down on matters of strictness just because this is politics and by so doing provide a foothold for what will later drag his government in the mud. The challenge is on, already. On a serious note, governance or public management is not the same as private enterprise. But if private enterprises succeed where government fails despite the enormity of human and material resources available to government, then, we may wish to run our government in the same or similar manner private enterprises are run. At least we can afford to learn some lessons from what energizes private enterprises to success. If we do, then, perhaps, the lessons cannot be far from how we can engender real change in government. But then, it also implies that people must make sacrifices. Those with inordinate ambitions that are not exactly in the public interest must drop same and put the public good first.
Prof. Soludo must not take into his new government so much baggage from the Obiano's government because that is a clear threat that will likely sink the new government and render it incapable of devising innovative and new ways to solve old problems.
Not far from the truth is the fact that government is continuous. In application, this suggests that many people who have served in Governor Obiano's government will also serve in Prof. Soludo's government. While this is obtainable and in fact going to happen, Prof. Soludo must not take into his new government so much baggage from the Obiano's government because that is a clear threat that will likely sink the new government and render it incapable of devising innovative and new ways to solve old problems. Aside from this, absorbing wholly, those that served in the out-going government into the new government is going to regenerate all sorts of corruption, while reviving and successfully transferring into the new government, the same or similar kinds of wrongs that threatened to mar Obiano's government. For any worthwhile achievement, Prof. Soludo must surround his government with people who can get things done because it is critical for his success. Otherwise, the new government will not only fail to meet the expectations of the people which are very high but will even fail to meet Prof. Soludo's own expectations. This is why it is very important that the government revolve around qualified and capable hands who have what it takes to boldly drive governance processes and landmark reforms that must be identified with the Prof. Soludo led government in Anambra state.
As it is with tradition, Prof. Soludo will start off with his Chief of Staff, Principal Secretary, Secretary to the State Government, among others. These initial appointees are going to anchor the government. What I think is that Prof. Soludo should not reappoint current occupants of these key positions. When people serve for too long in a position, they tend to be latent and unable to do something new, much less help an ambitious government fly. This is a major reason many good-intentioned leaders fail; they stay for too long in office and get used to it even though they no longer have something trendy to offer. If those currently occupying the identified key offices now have served absolutely well, they should be appointed into Boards of important government agencies at the state or federal level if it is possible. On another hand, they may consider a voluntary exit from the scene or try something else in the private or public sector. This is very significant in shaping the reputation of the incoming government and if Prof. Soludo truly wants to run a government that is not embedded on the patronage system; one that does not look like what people are already used to.
When government officials have served for a time, they must be given the honour to allow others to serve and when possible, they should be afforded another opportunity to serve elsewhere, in a different capacity, but not allowed to remain in an office for too long, in that instance, they most likely have nothing new to offer again. There are people who are familiar with government protocol and have the right measure of knowledge and exposure to bring fresh ideas that will move a government like the incoming government forward. It is Soludo's job to seek these men and women out, and bring them into his government. For the position of Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Soludo may wish to look at the direction of Anambra North and if that be the case, Barr. Chugbo Enwezor is eminently qualified to be the SSG. Enwezor is a consummate legal practitioner, a two-term House of Assembly member, and by far, the most valuable legislator both in the 5th and 6th Assembly in terms of quality of contributions and arguments at plenary. He is a man of deep convictions with unwavering commitment and loyalty to the growth and development of the system, not his personal gains.
Anybody familiar with the 5th and 6th Assembly can easily attest to this. Hon. Enwezor is a contented and descent, as well as disciplined man. If it counts, he is also a devoted party man who has been wronged by the party when the House of Representatives ticket that he would have swept fair and clean was taken from him. Hon. Enwezor is one of the few that have been in government but has what it takes to get a job in any institution around the world. If Prof. Soludo intends to get SSG from Anambra North which I suspect for the sake of political balance, then, Hon. Enwezor is absolutely suitable for that position and has what it takes to energize a government with a vast ambition like the incoming government. I have just mentioned a name to give a human face to what Soludo's government must look like if indeed the interest is to make a real impact as well as make government a gathering of men and women who have what it takes to serve the public as well as proven credentials to show for it. This is surely a departure from the entrenched perception of government as something that must be exploited for personal gains.
Prof. Soludo has to sanitize his government from the get-go, and never populate his new government with appointees who should not be associated with the new government, especially when there are no political repercussions. An ambitious government cannot go far or fly high with heavy baggage and Prof. Soludo no matter how well prepared he is, cannot fly high without a formidable and capable team.
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Residents in Enugu have heaved a sigh of relief as the earlier warned 4 days sit-at-home order was shortened to three days given the Federal High Court adjournment of court proceedings on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to Wednesday 16th February 2022.
Like cats crawling out of holes, many were still afraid of stepping out of their homes out of fear at the early hours of Thursday. But by mid-day, more vehicles were seen on the roads and shops gathered courage to open up for business; nobody wants to be a scapegoat.
For three consecutive days, Monday 17th–Wednesday 19th January, 2022, all forms of economic activities were shut down completely in Enugu and the other South-Eastern states.
Schools, petrol stations, banks, markets, street shops, and even motor parks; no economic activity whatsoever transpired in the East in solidarity for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is facing terrorism charges sued against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Compliance with the sit-at-home order is not disassociated to fear for one's life as many have been killed and properties destroyed for flaunting the order.
Sadly, on Tuesday evening, gunmen invaded the Enugu South local government office of the All Progressive Congress party, APC, during their meeting and shot dead the APC State Youth Leader, Mr. Kelvin Ezeoha, and one other member.
A Chieftain of the party in the state said, "Some gunmen invaded the Enugu South LGA APC meeting and opened fire on the party members,"
"They killed the immediate past Enugu South LG Chairman of the party, now the incumbent state youth leader, Mr. Kelvin Ezeoha, and one other person, while other party members were kidnapped."
It is not clear if the attack has political undertone or hoodlums unleashing terror on innocent citizens.
The Nigerian Senate has challenged the military and other security agencies to closely monitor and effectively block the escape routes being used by bandits and fleeing terrorists to forestall their relocation to safe havens in the country.
This was just as it urged the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to provide food and other livelihood support amenities to affected villages and those that are internally displaced in Mariga, Mashegu, Kontagora and Borgu Local Government Areas in Niger North Senatorial District.
The Senate resolutions followed a motion on "Renewed kidnappings and banditry attacks on communities in Mariga, Mashegu, Kontagora and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger North Senatorial District."
Coming under Order 41 and 51 of the new Senate Standing Orders, the Deputy Whip, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, bemoaned the disturbing trend of renewed kidnappings and banditry communities of Mariga, Mashegu and Kontagora Local Government Areas of Niger State.
He recalled that, "Following the massive onslaught against criminal elements and bandits operating in eastern parts of Sokoto State and Zamfara, there was massive movement of these escaping bandits and their criminal elements into Niger State and specifically into Mariga local government area of Niger State.
According to him, "These bandits continuously attacked communities in Mariga LGA leading to massive internal displacement of many communities. Currently Villagers have moved out of MaÚndu, Alabani, Sappaji in Berri Ward; over twenty villages are now empty in Galma/Wamba ward and scanty residents in Ukuru, Igoma, Maruba and Ruka villages in Bobbi Ward.
"Communities that border Kaduna, Zamfara and Kebbi States located in Mariga LGA namely Galma, Makici, Makogi Na Maforo, Nassarawa, and Kwanan Duci are constantly being attacked by bandits and over 15 persons killed in Bobbi ward of Mariga Local Government Area.
"Some notorious bandits in their numbers operated for hours in five villages on Friday, 14 January 2022, where several cattle were rustled as villagers fled their homes.
"The bandits first attacked Tungan-Ruá village in the morning, later moved to Tungan Maje and also rustled cattle.
"The same day they attacked Kawo Mashegu where two people were killed, four persons abducted and proceeded to attack Tungan Magaji village where several cattle were also taken away.
"After several operations 17 persons were abducted including two persons delivering ransom. The same day Farin Shinge village a few kilometres away from Kontagora town was also attacked and two persons kidnapped," he stressed.
The lawmaker lamented that "the bandits are in the habit of burning down villages, burning farms with agricultural produce unharvested, stealing the home stored foods of villages they attack with the danger of those who brave the odds to go to their farms for harvest being killed or kidnapped", adding that many villagers are now IDPs in places like Bangi, Mangoro and other safer locations with no food or amenities for their livelihoods.
Senator Abdullahi recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the nation's Armed Forces for a major military operation in Niger State which has faced continued attacks on its communities by bandits and remnants of Boko Haram terrorists fleeing theatres of war in the Northwestern and Northeastern parts of the country.
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The project required drilling two 8" diameter holes for the installation of new waterstops between the selected monolith joints within the dam structure. The holes were required to precisely follow the vertical joints between the monoliths and to deviate no more than 2" in any direction at any depth.
Coastal Drilling utilized proprietary real-time optical guidance and verification directional drilling technology to complete the work.
To properly repair and remediate the failing existing waterstops between the monolith joints, the drilled hole that would receive the new joint seal was required to straddle the existing joint as closely as possible. Conventional drilling techniques require the drill tooling to be removed from drilled hole at several intervals to confirm that the drilled hole is following the existing joint through a downhole camera inspection. Coastal Drilling's real-time optical guidance and verification directional drilling technology eliminates this requirement since the drill operator knows the position of the drill bit within the drilled hole at all times.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) operates many locks and dams throughout the southern US that are beginning to show signs of their age. Failure of the existing waterstops require replacement or remediation through precision drilling, installation, inspection, and testing.
initial directionally drilled pilot hole.
Coastal Drilling was asked by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to drill two 8" diameter boreholes for the installation of remedial waterstops between monoliths 21/22, and 28/29.
The boreholes were required to precisely follow the vertical joints between the monoliths and to deviate no more than 2" in any direction at any depth.
Due to the specific requirements of the TVA, Coastal elected to utilize its precision real-time directional guidance and optical verification drilling technology to complete the work. Utilizing the real-time optical guidance and verification directional drilling technology, the 8" hole for 28/29 was advanced to a depth of 65 feet and hole 21/22 was advanced to a depth of 200 feet. The final deviation for each hole was 0.11-inches and 0.17-inches respectively.
Following the completion of drilling, each borehole was cleaned and a downhole closed circuit camera system was used to perform an inspection of the existing concrete sidewalls. Anomalies and defects discovered as result of the camera inspection were repaired by injecting a neat cement grout mixture and re-drilling the hole. This removed any large voids or honeycombing in the existing concrete sidewalls resulting in a smooth surface suitable for the installation and long-term performance of the waterstop.


Winds are South at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1011.9 mb and the humidity is 78%. Last Updated on Apr 25 2019, 8:53 am CDT.
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
The gorgeous Art Nouveau designs of Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) are featured in this acclaimed exhibition drawn from one of the finest private collections of the artist's work in the United States. Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau features 75 works by the celebrated Czech master, whose expressive and seductive imagery helped shape the aesthetics of French Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century. Taking inspiration from the unruly aspects of the natural world, Art Nouveau influenced art and architecture, especially in graphic work and illustration, with its sinuous lines and whiplash curves. Through rare original lithographs, proofs and drawings, as well as books, illustrations, portfolios and ephemera, the exhibition examines the broad range of Mucha's work, which emphasizes creating a new art fit for the new century. Organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
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The latest exhibition in this long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art focuses on the haunting works of this emerging artist from Memphis, Tennessee. Small has gained critical acclaim for his unique paintings on panel and vellum that are generally focused on arresting and dreamlike portraits, arrangements of flowers floating in ethereal spaces, and stately yet dilapidated Southern homes existing in ambiguity. Small is essentially self-taught and considered a prodigy.
Youth Art Month is observed nationally each March to emphasize the value of art education for children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. It is hosted each year in Huntsville by The Huntsville Museum of Art's Museum Academy. Youth Art Month also provides a forum for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences that are not possible in other curriculum subjects. Youth Art Month is endorsed by The National Art Education Association, Alabama Art Education Association, Alabama State Department of Education, Alabama Alliance for Arts Education and locally the Huntsville-Madison County Art Education Association.
This year marks the 32nd annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition of student artwork on view at the Huntsville Museum of Art in the major galleries of the Museum. This exhibition showcases nearly 200 exuberant works of art by youth in kindergarten through grade 12 from Huntsville City, Madison City, Madison County, Athens City, Limestone County, Decatur City, and Scottsboro City schools.
Other festival activities will include Chinese shadow puppetry, live Kung Fu and martial arts performances, and a marketplace featuring authentic Chinese folk arts and crafts.
Backpack Explorers An Adventure in Every Bag!
Just in time to celebrate Alabama's Bicentennial, Burritt on the Mountain debuts its new and original discovery program for children and adults!
Visiting with Children ages 4-12?
Come explore Burritt's Nature Trails, Historic Park, Barnyard Animals, and Dr. Burritt's Marvelous Mansion. Choose one of 5 cool adventure backpacks, complete with everything you'll need for an exciting scavenger hunt, designed for fun and surprises. Each backpack comes with a special something that you can take with you!
In this world-premiere exhibition, 'Apollo: When we Went To The Moon' chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to the collaborative culture of the International Space Station program and beyond.
Experience the best of technology and exploration through the eyes of the engineers and in the boots of the astronauts who took us to the moon 50 years ago. Enjoy an Apollo 11 launch experience and explore artifacts and media memorabilia highlighting the turbulent nature of this pivotal era in our history.
exhibition to provide a permanent record. Organized by HMA.
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We always have a variety of games to play, so come and play something new or bring your own games to share!
This is a free event open to everybody. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Saturn V Hall in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration every Thursday* at 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. starting in March, 2019 for the German Biergarten, featuring authentic German cuisine.
Admission is free, and food and beverages are available for purchase.
While you're here for Biergarten, enjoy a special after-hours presentation in our brand new state-of-the-art INTUITIVE® Planetarium. Shows are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Click here for show and ticket information.
To support our local community, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is featuring a nonprofit organization each week, and a portion of food sales that evening will be donated to the organization.
Join us Thursday evenings from 5p-8p, when admission to the Huntsville Museum of Art is only $5! For your added enjoyment, a glass of wine will be available for $5! Live music will also be included, so be sure to check the Facebook event page to see who's performing.
Kerry Porter will begin a six-week course of free introductory yoga classes at the Athens-Limestone County Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St. Students will spend time going over basic alignment and breathing techniques that can be utilized in home practices, and as entry points for focus in the yoga classes they may already be attending. Each participant will receive written/drawn practices for home. These practices are moderately paced and gentle. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kerry at 256-975-6820 or kerrydporter@yahoo.com.
Tabletop Thursdays at InnerSpace Brewing Company. We will have some tables set aside just for game play. Come play from our collection or bring your favorite!
With spring around the corner, everyone is invited to come and learn about how to start your own compost at home. Huntsville STEAM Works is excited to host Kathy Gardner for a free composting demo for this Thing Thursday!
Join us for a memorable evening of music, fabulous fare and fun at Burritt on the Mountain's Champagne Buffet. This fundraiser for the Burritt Education department will kick off the 2019 City Lights and Stars concert season. Come for an evening at the Lloyd House, home of Dr. and Mrs. Ron Collins, and enjoy the sounds of Huntsville's In the Mood Quartet. After the concert enjoy a Champagne Buffet prepared by Belle Fleur. All donations are appreciated and support our educational programming.
Join us for an unique experience where open mic meets live karaoke, hosted by "SteveO" Johnson, every Thursday night.
Play an instrument and/or sing? The stage is yours! SteveO will accompany on piano if you like or play it solo if you prefer. Don't play an instrument but love to sing? SteveO has a large catalog of great songs to choose from to sing while he plays along. Crowd participation is encouraged as well!
Wish You Were Beer has over 40 great craft beers to choose from, as well as ciders, meads, and wines. So come out and have some fun with us!
Come and see our library's genealogical treasures and learn how to access them: newly-organized manuscript collections, rare books, and their digital archives, plus the under-utilized files and photographs of interest to north Alabama researchers.
This program will be held 7:00-8:00pm, April 25, at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 1st Floor meeting room (immediately to the right upon entering the library's front door), 915 Monroe St., Huntsville. The event is free; advance registration is not required.
TVGS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in genealogical research. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in genealogical research, novice and expert alike. We hold meetings quarterly that are open to the public and include presentations on topics of interest, and sponsor one regional event each year. All are welcome, so please come join us!
Come swing dance with us every Thursday night at Lowe Mill A&E in the Flying Monkey Theatre.
Each week, we teach a variety of levels of classes in: Charleston, Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Balboa, and even Blues. It's fun, relaxed, and you're never required to have a partner! After lessons, we open up the floor for an hour and half of social dancing and practice time to the tunes of some of the best swing DJs in town.
Our beginner and core classes start at 7:30 PM, then we open up the floor at 8:30 PM for social dancing.
Panoply is the Southeast's premier arts weekend where Huntsville's innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more in downtown's Big Spring Park.
Friday, April 26 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 from 11:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Day passes: $10 and Weekend passes: $18 Kids 12 and under get in free!
R.I.S.E. is a FREE Networking group, designed with a goal to help small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs network and connect with one another. We typically meet every other Friday morning from 7:45 to 9:00 am.
Our format is simple, we begin with a few opening remarks, introductions, business and community announcements, our featured presentation, and we end around 8:45, with time for networking!
Coffee and pastries are usually ready around 7:30 am! This event is open to all to attend. There is no required membership or registration! Bring a friend, a coworker, a job seeker, student, retiree or anyone looking to connect with other like-minded professionals.
Ready for some more advanced computer apps and techniques? Dawn will lead you through intermediate computer skills with lots of one-on-one instruction.
No registration required, but seating is limited to 25 people.
Every Friday is Sit & Stitch at SPARKLE Studio! (Studio 103, first floor, south building) Bring your current project or ideas you're considering for a future project (spinning, weaving, crocheting, knitting, handsewing, needlework, etc.). Come on over and find some camaraderie among like minded folks. We are usually a small, intimate group. Even if you don't know a soul when you arrive, you'll leave with some new friends.
We open at noon and will be open until 8 pm. Stay as short or as long a time as you wish. You're welcome to bring a drink, snack, or meal with you. We even have extra Piper & Leaf tea jars if you forget yours at home!
We also welcome "Show and Tell." Please bring some of your finished projects to show off to the rest of the group. We want to celebrate your accomplishments. You may even inspire someone's next project choice!
Aaron Bradley is coming to Good Company Cafe! Yessssss.
You'll love his beautiful voice and southern set. Check him out on facebook at Aaron Bradley Music. Come snag a beer or a glass of wine #ingoodcompany while you enjoy local music at your favorite cafe on Friday, April 26.
We're opening new shows in all six of our public art galleries on April 26th from 6-8 PM. View and shop the exhibiting works all while touring our expansive facility, home to more than 200 working artists and makers.


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Energy: Around The Corner
By Daniel R. Koenigshofer
This is the first of a regular monthly column by energy consultant Daniel R. Koenigshofer.
Water shortages in parts of the U.S. and other countries are currently causing great inconvenience. By that I mean people's normal routines are being interrupted. Temporarily, at least, habits have changed. Flushing away five gallons of fresh water for one cup of urine seems quite wasteful when water is in short supply. It should seem wasteful all the time. I would like to think that a few of the water-conserving measures instituted now will become permanent. Unfortunately, actions in the aftermath of the 1973 oil shortage don't give much cause for hope. However, like it or not, resource conserving lifestyles must evolve soon, even in the affluent countries.
Everyone agrees that supplies of fossil fuels, like fresh water and good land, are finite. U.S. domestic natural gas reserves will be severely depleted in ten years (1966 wasn't very long ago) and annual production will probably never be as high as it has been. The outlook for oil (including Alaskan and off-shore) is not much better. Even the most optimistic government figures show production peaking in 1984 — which seems like an appropriate year. Other knowledgeable sources claim that U.S. oil production will never again reach past levels.
Why can't we buy oil from other countries, you ask? First, their reserves are limited, too. Second, while we can buy from them now without serious problems, when the demand exceeds the supply, the available oil will go to the highest bidders. This may well be the U.S., but that means we are denying Mexico, Vietnam, or Sri Lanka of what little they are accustomed to using. And their use is for much more vital services than, say, moving a 5,000-pound car to the grocery. There will be some very unhappy countries when they can no longer afford oil. Current world conflicts may look minor compared to this situation.
Nor can nuclear power fill this gap between supply and demand. Beyond the overwhelming environmental problems nuclear plants present, fuel supply is limited, capital is difficult to obtain, and the time required to bring the plants on-line make nuclear power an unlikely solution.
The point is, changes in our energy consumption are inevitable. In the short-term they need not be drastic. After all, Sweden and West Germany have GNP's per capita comparable to the U.S., yet use about one half as much energy per capita. The major reason for this discrepancy is the phenomenal amount of energy consumed by U.S. motor vehicles. In 1975, U.S. motor vehicles alone burned more energy than was used for all purposes in India and China combined.
Thus, the best place to start our change toward a less energy intensive society is our use of the automobile. The accompanying figure shows the breakdown of residential energy consumption in Orange County, N.C.. As shown, the auto consumes twice as much energy as all other household uses combined. I find that astounding.
The report of a recent Gallup survey on attitudes toward the 55 mph speed limit contains a revealing explanation of why middle class Americans resent the lower speed limit. It says that when it comes to energy-saving programs, the concepts of waste and success can become fused in their minds: "We have saved to become rich; once affluent, we waste to publicize our success." Asking these people to practice energy conservation is like asking them to conceal their prosperity.
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There are, of course, alternatives to such excessive automobile travel. Some of them are bicycle, walk, take a bus or a train (not an airplane), car pool, combine trips, stay home. Each of us should consider these options every time we start for the car.
Ideally the actions should just be a part of an overall conservation ethic which would include all resources. Energy waste, like water waste right now, must become socially unacceptable.
Another area where massive energy savings can be achieved is in the home. A study by the American Institute of Architects estimates that a reasonable program of retrofitting old homes with energy conserving materials combined with energy efficient new construction could save as much energy in 1990 as we expect to get from all nuclear power plants. Everyone knows the "how-to" of home energy conservation. Hopefully the "why" in terms of economics and the environment is becoming more clear.
Finally, the changes which are around the corner will involve a shift away from our current energy sources toward more abundant fuels. Certainly no fuel source is more plentiful than sunlight. Presently about one third of our energy is used to supply heat at temperatures below 350ºF. This type of heating can be supplemented by solar energy. Solar water heating is cost competitive with present electric rates. In contrast to the situation today, in the near future a unit of energy supplied by oil or natural gas will probably cost more than one from electricity. Thus, solar power will soon be competitive with those fuels as well. In fact, right now if solar costs were compared to conventional electric power production on an equal basis in terms of public assistance, financing costs, environmental/public health costs, taxation, and net energy gained, solar looks very attractive.
We can't, however, look to technology to solve all our resource problems. Lifestyle changes toward a less consumptive society are necessary because oil, natural gas, and uranium supplies will run out. Estimates of the depletion date vary but most agree that annual production will peak in fourteen years or less. This is very soon. Now is the time for all of us to begin the transition to a resource conserving society.
Excerpts from 'Energy In Orange County'
The big picture, that is, the story of global supply and competition for energy, is the story of oil and the Middle East. This is true because oil is the fuel we love the most and the Middle East is where our future imported oil is likely to originate.
Oil, however, must be regarded as only a part of the passing scene. Even in the Middle East, oil supplies are limited. This applies equally to natural gas. . . . There seems to be no end to the list of futuristic energy sources, any one of which constitutes a simple answer to the energy problem. The one most often proposed is "solar energy", but there are many more. "Fuel cells", "geothermal energy", "breeder reactors" "fusion reactors", and even "windmills" are frequently discussed. Any one of these can and has been proposed as the ultimate source, which, if developed, would solve all of our problems. An enthusiast for any one of these alternative sources is often able to convince many listeners that there is no real problem after all.
The difficulty with most of these futuristic plans and proposals is just that: they are suggestions that have meaning only if they are considered in relation to the distant future. Any one of them surely has possibilities of providing significant amounts of energy after the turn of the century but none will make a significant contribution to the total energy that will be available during the next 25 years. It is extremely unlikely that any combination of technologies even if kindled by whatever crash programs one can realistically prescribe can provide more than two-thirds of the 190 quadrillion BTU's of energy projected by historic growth considerations to be needed by the U.S. in the year 2000.
If this statement is accepted as a basis for further discussion, the inevitability of a great future energy gap must also be accepted. This gap can be closed only by reliance on foreign energy sources or by conservation.
Conservation is inevitable because one cannot consume more energy than the sources provide. Society may have difficulty learning this simple truth, however, because its economy is not geared to work that way. We are all accustomed to operating at a deficit or on credit. This may work with dollars, but it won't work with energy. You don't promise your automobile that if it will just go on to Dallas without gasoline, you'll reimburse it later.
It is extremely difficult for an individual citizen, or for any county, city, or state, to make a drastic change in its energy demand while living what can be called a "normal" life. This feature of energy use can be described as a sort of inertia or momentum that arises from the close association of energy use to the life style in which we live. To illustrate, our housing patterns make the private car almost a necessity. Our agricultural techniques demand gasoline for tractors, energy-intensive fertilizers for the soil and insecticides for the plants. After the harvest we continue to invest energy into a series of energy-using stages as the food is processed, refrigerated, displayed for sale, and finally placed in electronic ovens. This chain of events represents an expenditure of energy many fold greater than the energy in the food we finally eat. Our homes represent another example. Most of them were not built with energy conservation as a high priority and are susceptible to only modest rather than revolutionary improvements in energy efficiency. Furthermore, not only will these houses exist for many years to come, but architects and builders are not now building homes that differ greatly from those previously described. These inertial characteristics of our energy appetite apply to almost everything that we do. The simple fact is that we have a life style based on physical structures that guarantee high energy demands for as far into the future as these physical structures last or continue to be manufactured or used.
A uniform energy accounting system should be established in every branch of town and county government. Individual government buildings should be metered in such a way that those buildings that are efficient and those buildings that are inefficient in their use of energy can be readily identified. Periodic reports should be prepared and be made available for public inspection.
A major effort in energy conservation in transportation should be undertaken. A tentative list of actions that should be considered follows. Bikeways independent of automobile traffic lanes should be established; computerized car pooling should be investigated; van pooling systems of transportation should be encouraged linking Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Research Triangle Park; disincentives for travel by private automobile should be developed; use of satellite parking with ready buses to the university and downtown Chapel Hill should be explored; shelters should be provided at the bus stops to encourage all-weather use of the buses; traffic lights should be synchronized to enhance traffic efficiency.
Both new and old construction should be analyzed with regard to prospective use of energy. Local builders should be encouraged to make energy analyses available to consumers and to emphasize energy efficiency in their choice of models of new construction. The developers of new shopping malls, government buildings, industrial buildings, and large commercial establishments should be required to prepare environment-energy impact statements in advance of initiating construction.
— by Daniel R. Koenigshofer and Joseph W. Straley, in Energy in Orange County, a report by the Orange County Energy Conservation Task Force to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Daniel R. Koenigshofer is an energy consultant whose Chapel Hill firm, Integrated Energy Systems, specializes in solar and wind design as well as energy policy.
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Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Tuesday in Washington DC with Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Paul Ryan, and Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy.
Al-Thani also met separately with members of the Senate, House of Representatives and representatives of various committees in the US Congress.
During the meetings, Al-Thani briefed the officials on the latest developments of the Gulf crisis and the sanctions taken against the State of Qatar led by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The four Arab nations accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism in the region, something Qatar denies.
The meetings also discussed the role of Kuwaiti mediation as well as the US and international efforts to resolve the crisis.


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Pokémon Moon
by Kyle Hilliard on Nov 15, 2016 at 02:00 AM
Developer: Game Freak
Release: November 18, 2016
Reviewed on: 3DS
Pokémon is a series that nailed its mechanics on the first try. It was a massive success and follow up entries have mostly stayed the course: Capture monsters, collect badges, and share your collection with friends. Sun & Moon is not a radical reinvention of Pokémon, but it does re-examine some ingrained mechanics and the result is a better, more diverse Pokémon experience that feels different from past games, even if it does have a familiar core.
The first thing I noticed is human character models and their animations have been dramatically improved. The Pokémon feel mostly unchanged, but the way your character and other NPCs move is significantly better. Grid movement is finally dead, and I couldn't be happier. Animation improvements even help in storytelling. The narrative delivers familiar messages of kinship and working with your Pokémon friends, but it does hide a few surprises, as well as mysteries extending beyond the credits that are worth exploring.
Walking around in Alola feels better, and its layout is much friendlier. Tall grass is still unavoidable in some instances, but you can often take a path around it if you need to avoid combat. Alola's islands are more open, and while it is in your best interest to explore the grass, fight, and collect, I was happy to discover the safe routes when I was just trying to go from point A to B. Even the trainers who can't help but stop you in the road to battle offer more signs they're prepared to pounce. You won't make much progress if you avoid them all, but I like having a way out.
Mechanically, fighting is mostly unchanged. Z-Moves are the big twist this time around, replacing the Mega Evolutions of recent entries. Z-Moves act like a guaranteed critical hit, and each is accompanied by a dance. Maybe performing a dance to pull off an ultra move sounds dumb, but the excellent animation makes the dances fun to watch. The Pokémon-specific Z-Moves are also entertaining, as it gets your pocket monster involved in the often-absurd display. They function as a give-it-all-you-got attack to finish off a powerful foe, give yourself a strong lead, or to get you out of a tough situation. Using one is always an important decision and it's a fun tactical play to use it against the right enemy at the right time in a difficult fight.
The rock-paper-scissors nature of fighting is still here, but now it remembers what attacks work best against which enemies for you. I've always struggled remembering the breakdown of strengths and weaknesses when it comes to Pokémon types, especially as new ones have been added over the years, so this reminder was invaluable to me. In the past, I would keep a document nearby listing all of the types' strengths and weaknesses, and I am happy to leave it behind. Anything that keeps me playing the game and not putting it down to do research is a good thing.
Battling and collecting Pokémon feels the same, but finding Gym Badges is different. You complete Trials instead of taking on Gyms, and that's more than just a change in terminology. Combat is still crucial to completing each Trial, but additional tasks make them all unpredictable. One has you listening to sound cues and identifying what they represent, while another tasks you with collecting ingredients to summon a powerful Totem Pokémon. I didn't know what to expect going into each of these trials, and as a player who has collected his fair share of Gym Badges throughout his life, I enjoyed not knowing what was next. The non-combat parts of these Trials are never hard and usually played for laughs. The nature of the Trials also gives what would have been forgettable gym leaders in the past an opportunity to show some character and be more memorable. The Trial structure made me eager to go after each one, especially since they all award new Z-Moves (instead of just an icon attached to your save file).
HMs (hidden machines), which allow you to do things like learn to fly for fast travel, or break rocks for expanded exploration, are gone for Sun & Moon. Instead, you have a device that lets you call in Pokémon you can mount. You can ride Taurus, for example, to travel faster and break through rocks. I prefer this over the HM system, since it means you no longer have to sacrifice one of your Pokémon's attack slots in order to perform special environmental moves. Plus, seeing your trainer ride around on assorted Pokémon as you control them is fun, and sometimes very dumb.
Your Pokédex offers more visual reward for collecting Pokémon, though the act of catching the creatures is unchanged. You can tell immediately if a Pokémon has an evolution when you catch it, and when you collect a full set, the background color of that Pokémon's entry changes. It's a small flair, but it makes filling out your Pokédex enticing, and it is easier to see what entries are missing.
Much of the clutter from the previous games has been removed for a U.I. with fewer distractions and mini-games. Pokémon-Amie has been renamed to Pokémon Refresh and while it continues to serve the same ignorable functions of the previous games like petting and feeding your team, it now also allows you to remove status ailments between fights. You can still go the standard route of using items to cure things like poison and paralysis, but I like having a "free" option that gives you a close-up look at the Pokémon models.
Poké Pelago can be accessed any time, and lets you periodically do something with the Pokémon living in your PC. The rewards are small, but I like even the idea that my Pokémon are not just languishing away in my PC. Festival Plaza is a physical place where you and your friends can socialize, trade, and battle. It does a good job limiting the menu-heavy interaction typically associated with playing Pokémon with friends. Sun & Moon's Photo Mode is fairly shallow and is not the return of Pokémon Snap some hoped it would be. As an additional distraction to explore in Alola, however, it's a welcome bonus. Strangely, it also represents the only element of the game in stereoscopic 3D. I did not miss stereoscopic 3D in the rest of the game, but I admit surprise at its near total absence.
Sun & Moon feels significantly different from previous Pokémon games. X & Y may have marked the series' biggest visual change, but Sun & Moon shows Game Freak is willing to re-examine Pokémon's tenured mechanics in order to improve the game. Sun & Moon is still Pokémon, but it showcases some of the biggest changes the series has ever seen – and that's a good thing.
The Difference Between Sun & Moon
The differences between Pokémon versions are generally small and relate to which Pokémon are more prevalent in which versions. That continues to be the case here, as some Pokémon only appear in one version, or appear more frequently in one version over another. Beyond the monsters, the Sun and Moon versions are different in another way: The day/night cycle. If you're playing Sun, the in-game time of day corresponds to the real-life time of day. In Moon, the times are reversed; when you play during the day, it is night in the game. The difference is mostly an aesthetic one, and thankfully never impedes your plot progress.
Sun & Moon is still a Pokémon game, but it features some of the biggest changes the series has ever seen – and that's a good thing.
Concept Capture Pokémon in a world inspired by Hawaii, while re-imagining a few of Pokémon's core mechanics
Graphics The best looking Pokémon game to date. Character animation has been improved significantly and the world feels truly 3D, unlike the last two games which felt like the 2D Pokémon games, but with added aesthetic depth
Sound Familiar sound effects and Pokémon themes appear, but many of them feel different and sound great thanks to the infusion of ukulele
Playability Grid-based movement is dead, thank Arceus. Your trainer finally moves as a character should in a 3D environment. Much of the menu clutter has been cleaned up for a less complicated interface
Entertainment You're still collecting monsters by throwing Poké Balls and taking on the competition in turn-based battles, but Sun & Moon feels like a brand new Pokémon game in some fundamental and worthwhile ways


I've always thought honey was, well, honey colored. Silly me. It turns out that there are nearly as many varieties of honey as there are of cheese (perhaps I exaggerate). Here, a deep black Sarrasin, a soft white Fleurs de Garrigues, and a sunny golden Tournesol. They look like night, day, and the sun, and they taste as different from each other as night and day, too.
Sarrasin is an almost bitter, molasses-y honey from buckwheat flowers; garrigues is a thick, spreadable light honey from scrubland plants; and tournesol is a creamy, warm, sunflower honey.
Of course, some honeys are, in fact, honey-colored -- gorgeous amber. But that doesn't mean they all taste alike. For example, the chataigner, whose chestnut origins are highlighted by the raw chestnut decorations, is a much deeper and more complex flavor than the Fleurs de Sologne, which has a light and floral aspect.
The nearly transparent Miel d'Acacia is frequently used to add sweetness but as little honey flavor as possible. Meanwhile, there's a carrot honey right next to it that is actually so orange it looks as if it's got carrots puréed right in it. It does not; it's just honey made from bees gathering nectar from carrot plants.
My favorite honey stand is at my thrice-weekly market at Place Maubert on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tariq is friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the honeys. When he tells me to get a Bruyère Blanche saying both that it's a rare one for him to get a hold of and also that it has strong hints of caramel, I jump at the biggest possible jar. And sure enough, it's like eating the most perfect honey-caramel ever. It is far, far, far too delicious to waste as a tea sweetener, and we only use it for spreading on toast and/or cheese. Bruyère Blanch means White Heather, and perhaps the heather is white, but the honey is amber. Best honey I have ever tasted.
Or is white, creamy, floral Tilleuil the best honey I've ever tasted? Honestly, it's hard to pick, but I've started offering honey tastings whenever they're something to spread honey on (such as a light, creamy goat or sheep cheese), and even French people (who get in shopping ruts of buying what's familiar, too) wax rhapsodic about the new flavors.
Rocamadaour is a very famous, raw goat's milk cheese from Rocamadour, in the Dordogne, and is ont of the oldest known products of the region. It's been known since at least the 15th century, when it shows up in a tax document of 1451 in which the tithing is proscribed in terms of cheese.
Despite its ancient history, it's been an AOC cheese -- the "real" version of a Cabécou -- since 1996. There are around 13,600 goats living in the AOC limits. In 2008, the last year for which I can find information, there were 39 manufacturers (36 of them farmers), and they made 30 million individual rounds, each of which is about silver-dollar-sized (palm of a small hand).
Rocamadour is a very wet, oozy, cheese. Warmed in the sun, it's even wetter, oozier, and more melted than usual. I couldn't get this cheese out of the silver foil cup if I wanted to. Unless I lick it out. Which I want to.
Rocamadour can be aged till it's hard and then enjoyed with more pronounced goat and salt flavors. But it would be difficult to wait that long. It is frequently eaten creamy, with its mild, savory, farm flavor.
In the Dordogne, you will see this cheese on virtually ever menu, generally as part of a salad, served on toast and with honey drizzled on top.
It's not the only goat cheese that's delicious with a drizzle of honey. But it is the one you will most frequently see served with honey, even in restaurants, and especially in the Dordogne. Chez nous (at our house), we break out all the honeys -- as many as half a dozen bought from Tariq in big or tiny jars -- any time we are faced with a very mild goat cheese. It's an excuse to eat more honey and turns cheese into a full-fledged dessert; like cheesecake, you end up with a combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet.


Multi-functional castle with access and adventurous steps consist of three towers, a swinging rope bridge with the underlying platform security un'attraversata on mesh bias, a scale on logs, rails, a slide made of polyethylene, two roofs and three leaf-shaped decorations. The towers have game spaces at 23, 40, 100 and 150 cm above ground. The crossing network includes a horizontal bar in galvanized steel mesh and a great angle. The structure of the game is made of wood 90x90 mm thick sections contrasted with galvanized steel bracket to fasten to the ground. The color of the game is specifically designed for a correct insertion into the nature of public parks and schools.