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Resources updated between Monday, November 27, 2017 and Sunday, December 03, 2017
Migrants (File photo)
REPORT: Trump to Pull U.S. From U.N. Migration Compact Article
U.N. human rights director in NYC, Craig Mokhiber. U.N. Israel-bashing personified.
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas signing the treaty to join the International Criminal Court in 2014
"President Trump has a growing Palestinian problem. Without steadfast U.S. insistence on Palestinian accountability and the supremacy of American law, it is about to get a whole lot worse for Israel and America.
On Nov. 18, 2017 the Trump administration took the straightforward decision to follow the law. It told the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) to get serious about peace or get out of the PLO's D.C. office. One week later, on Nov. 24, 2017, the State Department took the notice to vacate off the table. The administration was suddenly "optimistic" about Palestinian peace-seeking, law-respecting, bona fides.
At the heart of this apparent flip-flop stands the International Criminal Court (ICC). Israel's enemies have tried (and failed) to destroy the country with successive wars and terrorism for over seven decades. Plan B is lawfare, including using the ICC to criminalize, isolate, and devastate the Jewish state. The goal of lawfare is to pursue Israelis as war criminals, not to pursue peaceful coexistence...
Congress has understood this dangerous scam and has, therefore, adopted two rules specifically targeting Palestinian use of the ICC. One relates to permitting PLO offices in the U.S., and the other relates to funding for the Palestinian Authority.
Rule No. 1 is a provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, most recently adopted in May 2017. It says that if the Palestinians pursue war crimes charges against Israelis at the ICC, then a long-standing prohibition against PLO offices in the United States will kick in. The prohibition was introduced by Congress decades ago, but has not been applied because of the repeated use of a presidential waiver. The Appropriations Act provision denies the president a waiver when the ICC is brought into play.
According to the rule, with the waiver option gone, the only way to avoid closure of the PLO office is for the president to certify in 90 days 'that the Palestinians have entered into direct and meaningful negotiations with Israel.'...
Palestinians weren't blindsided by the American law. They gave American law the middle finger. The only surprise was the speed at which the State Department backtracked and failed to stand firm on the notice to vacate...
And here is flagrant Palestinian violation of the law: 'We have called on the International Criminal Court to open an investigation and to prosecute Israeli officials for their involvement in settlement activities and aggressions against our people.' That's Abbas at the General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2017.
In fact, Palestinian breaches of the law have been building up for years. In December 2014 and January 2015, the 'State of Palestine' purported to recognize ICC jurisdiction over alleged Israeli war crimes. In June 2015 they sent their 'first communication' to the ICC prosecutor. In 2015 and 2016 Palestinian foreign minister Riad Malki, and Secretary-General of the PLO Saeb Erekat, submitted files against Israelis to the ICC. And by the time 2017 rolled around, Erekat was openly boasting about submitting information to the ICC and 'urging it to open an immediate investigation.'
Palestinian lawfare at the ICC is a shameless in-your-face challenge to U.S. lawmakers. Ducking is not an option..."
The Trump Administration Is Letting the PLO Wage Lawfare Against Israel Article
The flag of the United Nations
U.N. document said to be funding Palestinian legal action against Israel may run afoul of U.S. policy Article
The scene of the stabbing attack in the Israeli town of Arad
A 19-year-old Israeli man was stabbed to death at a bus stop in southern Israel Thursday night, in what authorities believe may have been a terror attack.
The incident occurred at 9:26 p.m. in the southern Israeli town of Arad, east of Beer Sheva.
MDA emergency first responders were dispatched to the scene of the stabbing, but were forced to declare the victim after attempting to resuscitate him.
Police say the stabbing took place at a bus station near a local mall, and that they are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The assailant fled the scene shortly after the stabbing and remains at large. Police units are searching the surrounding area for the suspect.
MDA paramedic Ziv Shapira described the scene of the stabbing: "When we arrived, we saw a young man, roughly 20 years old, who was lying on the ground unconscious and with no vital signs, and with stab wounds across his upper torso."
"We provided life-saving medical care and performed advanced resuscitation techniques, but we were ultimately forced to declare him dead at the scene."
Israeli teen killed in terror attack in southern Israel Document
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Reaffirms Decision to Not Investigate Mavi Marmara Gaza Flotilla Case Article
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "The Syrian Golan," A/72/L.17 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "The Syrian Golan" Development
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine," A/72/L.16 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine" Development
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People," A/72/L.15 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People" Development
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "Special information programme on the question of Palestine of the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat," A/72/L.14 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "Special information programme on the question of Palestine of the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat" Development
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat," A/72/L.13 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat" Development
Voting results, General Assembly resolution, "Jerusalem," A/72/L.11 Development
U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "Jerusalem" Development
Kurdish forces survey the remains of Yazidis suspected killed by the Islamic State jihadist group
Hundreds of Yazidis corpses, including children, killed by Islamic State discovered in Iraq mass grave Document
Venezuela security forces (File photo)
Venezuela: Protesters 'systematically' tortured by state security forces Document
Remarks by the Vice President Commemorating U.N. Vote Establishing Israel Article
Islamic State terrorists (File photo)
Islamic State Targeting U.S. Children as Revenge for Syrian Airstrikes Article
A Palestinian rioter throws a firebomb (File photo)
An Israeli security guard reportedly shot a Palestinian, who was part of a group of rioters who were attacking schoolchildren on a field trip in the West Bank.
According to United Hatzalah, IDF forces are now on the scene securing the children and granting care to the wounded Palestinian.
Unconfirmed Palestinian sources said the man who was shot was 48-year-old farmer Mahmoud Udah, who was declared dead following the shooting.
Palestinian Rioters Attack Schoolchildren in West Bank Document
Hypocrisy of Israel's enemies caught on camera @U.N., NYC, 11/14/17
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley and the Trump administration are being pinned down in the trenches of the United Nations, outmaneuvered not only by smooth U.N. operators, but by Obama-era engineers.
Twice in November, the United States failed to vote with Israel against the U.N. hordes, despite the oft-repeated words of Ambassador Haley about having Israel's back. The self-proclaimed "new sheriff in town" is finding out the hard way that failure to match action with talk is a fast-track to impotence at the U.N. Corall.
On November 16, the Trump administration failed to support Israel on a resolution about the notoriously anti-Israel U.N. Human Rights Council. The vote took place in the General Assembly's Third Committee, a committee that focuses on human rights and is composed of all 193 U.N. member states. The resolution gave a pass to the annual report of the Council, a report that includes all of the body's anti-Israel goings-on. In U.N.-eze, the General Assembly "takes note" of the report and makes no criticism of any of its activities.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of 117 in favor, 2 against, and 60 abstentions. Israel (and Belarus) voted against. The United States abstained.
Haley's move is particularly surprising in light of the history of this resolution. The George W. Bush administration voted with Israel and against the resolution, while the Obama administration did not vote with Israel and merely abstained for the past three years. Haley is following in Obama's footsteps.
The Israeli delegate explained to the General Assembly why Israel voted against:
A special agenda item; seven special sessions; more than 70 resolutions, much more than a third of all the geographical resolutions; a Special Rapporteur with a biased and an infinite mandate, as well as endless numbers of reports – all targeting Israel – reflect the Council's attitude towards my country. ... When it comes to Israel the Council chooses once again to trample in the political swamp and to neglect so many people around the world who need urgent assistance. ... That is why Israel will vote against the adoption of the Human Rights Council's report.
By contrast, the Trump administration's U.N. delegate made this feeble excuse to the General Assembly for undercutting Israel:
The United States strongly objects to the Human Right Council's disproportionate focus on Israel. ... On a positive note, we wish to highlight the important actions taken by the Council, including through renewing mandates on the human rights situations in Iran, the DPRK, Syria, and the fact-finding mission on Myanmar. The Human Rights Council is in need of serious reform. ... We urge all Member States to join efforts that will reform the Council. ... For these reasons, the United States has abstained on this resolution.
Set aside – for an instant – that Council action on Iran, North Korea and Syria has been a tiny fraction of the amount of energy, time and resources spent demonizing Israel, and has changed nothing for millions suffering in these human rights hell-holes. The Trump administration's rationale mirrors the Obama administration's stance on U.N.-driven anti-Israel and anti-Jewish pursuits: the inequality of Jews is a price worth paying to advance other goals. As if human rights principles can be built on a foundation of antisemitism.
Moreover, no one at the United Nations - states or staff - believes that the Human Rights Council will undergo "serious reform." The United States does not have the votes to carry the day for that at the General Assembly. And as of now, the United States does not have the credibility needed to prevail. Promises of being ready, willing and able to withhold significant sums of money and support from the U.N. have failed to materialize. U.N. wheeler-dealers are of the view that the Emperor has no clothes.
Everybody knows that the "reform" charade is a favorite U.N. shell game. And yet on September 19 and 20, both President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence hosted U.N. reform photo-ops that bought the U.N. time for more lethal mischief.
Then on October 24 – and absent "serious reform" – President Trump astonishingly created "United Nations Day" with this call to action: "I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States, to observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities."
A few weeks later, on November 10, the American delegate refused to join Israel and vote against a U.N. resolution on the "Syrian Golan." The resolution contained zero criticism of Syria and demanded Israel stop "repressing" Syrians in the Golan. (That's the place where Syrians go for Israeli medical care and protection from their genocidal president.) The vote was 154 in favor, 2 against (Israel and South Sudan), and 17 abstentions – including the United States.
Business-as-usual at the U.N. – umpteen promises by our U.N. ambassador to the contrary – notwithstanding.
In December, the budget for the multi-billion dollar U.N. enterprise will once again come to a vote. The money will include myriad Israel-bashing and anti-American pursuits across the U.N. system.
Another nice speech won't cut it.
Nikki Haley Talks the Talk, but Isn't Walking the Walk, at the U.N. Article
Israeli government lobby calls for reform of UNRWA Article
Palestinian Authority Education Minister Sabri Saidam, who expressed opposition to changing curriculum in UNRWA schools (File photo)
"Sabri Saidam, responsible for 'culture and higher education' in the Palestinian Authority, met with a delegation of the Arab Workers Union in UNRWA in Judea and Samaria and...expressed his office's opposition to changing the curriculum in UNRWA schools, stressing that the PA makes a clear distinction between enriching the content of the studies and changing the content of the studies.
UNRWA's management has recently attempted to reform its school curriculum, which is based on radical expressions against Israel...
On November 7, 2017, UNRWA's Arab Workers' Union in the Gaza Strip issued an official statement condemning any change in the school curriculum of the host country - meaning the PA.
Last year, the Arab Workers' Union in UNRWA similarly thwarted an attempt by UNRWA to integrate the study of the Holocaust into its school curriculum..."
Palestinian Authority against moderating UNRWA school curriculum Article
A UNIFIL armored vehicle in Lebanon
"Israel made its case on Monday to countries that contribute troops to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), saying they have to do much more to both inspect for, and report on, Hezbollah arms violations in southern Lebanon.
Foreign Ministry deputy director-general for diplomacy Alon Ushpiz and deputy director-general for the United Nations and International Organizations Alon Bar briefed a number of ambassadors from states contributing to UNIFIL to voice Israel's expectations before a discussion on UNIFIL scheduled for the Security Council on Wednesday.
Israel's position is that while UNIFIL plays an important role, it needs to do more to implement UNSC Resolution 1701, by inspecting sites where there are suspicions that Hezbollah has stored weapons, and reporting to the UN on Hezbollah violations...
Israel does not expect UNIFIL to confront the terrorist organization militarily, but it wants there to be a better record of violations, one diplomatic official said. Jerusalem has complained in recent months that it has provided information to UNIFIL about Hezbollah establishing outposts along the border with Israel, but that these complaints were summarily dismissed without serious investigation or inspection.
Among the states contributing the most troops to UNIFIL are, in descending order: Indonesia, Italy, India, Spain, Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, France, Finland and Ireland.
Neither Indonesia, with 1,288 soldiers in the force, nor Malaysia, with 829, have diplomatic relations with Israel. The force has some 10,700 military personnel from 41 countries...
According to Israeli officials, Israel's call for more reporting of Hezbollah violations of 1701 stems from the belief that both Hezbollah and its Iranian backers are sensitive to international opinion and do not want to have to deal with reports of violations.
Israeli officials acknowledged that Israel and the UN do not see eye to eye on the effectiveness of the UNIFIL force.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a report on Friday saying the UN was unable to confirm Israel's claims that the terrorist organization was arming itself in southern Lebanon, in violation of 1701.
He said that although there are regular allegations of arms transfers to Hezbollah, the UN 'is not in a position to substantiate them independently.'..."
Israel Lobbies UNIFIL Nations Against Hezbollah Arms Ahead of U.N. Debate Article
Report on the facilitation on the activation of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over the crime of aggression Document
Israeli soldiers guarding the Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron (File photo)
16-year-old Palestinian arrested at Cave of Patriarchs for hiding gun on his person Document
The U.N. "Human Rights" Council
"Weeks ahead of the expected completion of a U.N. database of companies that operate in Israel's West Bank settlements, Israel and the Trump Administration are working feverishly to prevent its publication.
While Israel is usually quick to brush off U.N. criticism, officials say they are taking the so-called 'blacklist' seriously, fearing its publication could have devastating consequences by driving companies away, deterring others from coming and prompting investors to dump shares of Israeli firms. Dozens of major Israeli companies, as well as multinationals that do business in Israel, are expected to appear on the list.
'We will do everything we can to ensure that this list does not see the light of day,' Israel's U.N. ambassador, Danny Danon, told The Associated Press.
The U.N.'s top human rights body, the Human Rights Council, ordered the compilation of the database in March 2016, calling on U.N. rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein to 'investigate the implications of the Israeli settlements on Palestinians.'...
Israel has long accused the United Nations, and particularly the rights council, of being biased against it.
Israel is the only country that faces an examination of its rights record at each of the council's three sessions each year. Some 70 resolutions, or about quarter of the council's country-specific resolutions, have been aimed at Israel. That is nearly triple the number for the second-place country: Syria, where hundreds of thousands have been killed in a devastating six-year civil war.
Israeli leaders and many non-governmental groups also complain that some of the world's worst violators of human rights, including Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Congo and Cuba, sit on the council.
Some Western diplomats have said the database could set a harmful precedent by blurring the line between business and human rights on issues that are better left to trade policy than the Geneva council..."
Israel races to head off U.N. settlement 'blacklist' Article


One of the best strategies to reach new fans is to be where they already are looking for new music. Having web and mobile presences where people hang out and can find you is a must, but it's also important to keep each presence fresh with content. This can become a burden if you have a lot of presences you maintain.
allow you to do this automatically. For example, every time you blog, your system should tweet about it. And every time you post a new photo, it should be available on Twitter, Facebook, and even in a photo album on your website.
is a "microblog" and has dominated the space so much, it's entered our everyday vocabulary. It's easy to use, quick to post, and allows you to interact with fans while you're mobile. But best of all, it's the perfect notification home for any new posts, videos, music, or photos you share from the web presences below.
has become difficult to use because they now charge money so you can talk to your own fanbase, it helps to at least have a fan page that you own so you appear on Facebook. Plus, fans can "like" you and feel connected to you.
, or another option, make sure you have a space you can easily send people to so they can check out your music. All of these sites have embed tools so you can post your music once and embed everywhere else -- on websites, social networks, and more. Plus, all allow you to automatically tweet that you posted something.
. Again, leverage the embed tools they have so you can share your videos in your other presences.
, and more. There's a great deal of options but pick one that works well with how you take pictures.
A blog is still a very useful communication tool for your fans. You can update them on what you're up to, new album releases, or behind-the-scene goings-on. And, because it's easily syndicatable, a new post at your blog can trigger automatic updates throughout your web and mobile presences.
allow you to host and post live video feeds of yourself, your shows, or vlogs.
. Use these sites' features to embed your calendars so you can share upcoming events -- including online events -- and automatically update the rest of your web and mobile presences.
It's likely you already use some or many of these presences, but having them feed one another so you can post once, post everywhere can make it much more manageable. Plus, you can ensure you're in all the places you need to be so you can increase the likelihood of people discovering your music.
Add at least one category of web presence that you did not have before.


Just goes to prove that law enforcement doesn't have to drag out settlements for years and years, especially when there is video that is plain and clear of police abuse.
Marlene Pinnock, the 51-year-old woman punched repeatedly by California Highway Patrol officer Daniel Andrew on the side of a freeway in an incident caught on video, will receive $1.5 million under a settlement reached Wednesday night, and the officer has agreed to resign.
On July 1, a passing driver captured video of Pinnock being repeatedly pummeled by Andrew, and she filed suit in August.
The Associated Press reports that Pinnock and the CHP reached an agreement after a lengthy mediation.


Joel is in the Air Force. These two are getting married this year under an enormous plane at the Henry Ford Museum. In the meantime, I believe Joel is putting in his pilot miles, doing trips across the Atlantic Ocean.
Katie is beautiful, and has a huge contagious smile. She rented a really cool dress for the photoshoot, and I thought that was such a smart idea.
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Q: Any way to avoid nesting usings when opening a SqlDataReader? Not a big deal but for neatness sake is there any way to "create and open" a SqlConnection?
I naively wrote this code:
using (var strConnection = new SqlConnection(sourceConnection))
using (var strCommand = new SqlCommand(query, strConnection))
using (var reader = strCommand.ExecuteReader())
{
    ...
}

Which of course fails on line 3 because the connection isn't open.
Is there a neat way to avoid that nesting that opening the connection introduces?
using (var strConnection = new SqlConnection(sourceConnection))
{
    strConnection.Open();
    using (var strCommand = new SqlCommand(query, strConnection))
    using (var reader = strCommand.ExecuteReader())
    {
        ...
    }
}

A: What about something like that:
class SqlHelper : IDisposable
{
    public SqlHelper(string connectionString, string query) { ... }

    public SqlConnection Connection { get; set; }
    public SqlCommand Command { get; set; }

    // SQL querying logic here
    public void Execute() { ... }

    /** IDisposable implementation **/
}

and in your code
using (SqlHelper sql = new SqlHelper(sourceConnection, query))
{
    var reader = sql.Execute();
    ...
}

A: Good question, my idea is an Extension-Method for SqlConnection.
Check this:
public static class SqlExtensions {
    public static SqlConnection OpenAndReturn(this SqlConnection con) {
        try {
            con.Open();
            return con;
        } catch {
            if(con != null)
                con.Dispose();
            throw;
        }
    }
}

Usage:
using(var strConnection = new SqlConnection("CONNECTION").OpenAndReturn())
using(var strCommand = new SqlCommand("QUERY", strConnection))
using(var reader = strCommand.ExecuteReader()) {
    //...
}

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Anti-Freeze Rock Salt is a popular product during the colder months; it easily melts away the ice from your walkways to prevent slippery surfaces. Unfortunately, most anti-freeze products are extremely toxic to both dogs and humans. Rock Salt is Sodium Chloride, which is toxic if ingested by either animals or humans. Rock salt can also harm vegetation.
While many dogs may not intentionally lick the anti-freeze off of the ground, it can easily get stuck in their paws, and later licked off. Dogs may also get a mouthful of antifreeze when trying to lick at the ice or snow. When snow and ice start to form outside, be cautious of where your pup is stepping, and what they're eating. It's also important to wash your dog's paws when they come inside to ensure they won't be licking anything hazardous off of their paws.
Check out some of our safety tips, and top alternatives to salt for snow removal this winter season.
Rock salt is toxic to pets and can irritate their paws. If they're running around in ice or snow puddles covered in snow salt, their paws will become dry, cracked, and irritated. Even if you don't use rock salt, it's best to make your dog wear booties when they're going to be spending extended periods of time out in the snow. Chances are, your neighbors and public areas are going to be using rock salt that may hurt Fido.
While you can't control what your neighbors are using, you can do everything in your power to make your yard safe for Fido. Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) is never worth the risk. We all know that dogs love to run and jump around in snow, and inevitably, if you're using rock salt on your walkways, your dog may ingest some. Sodium Chloride in high doses can cause lethargy, seizures, weakness, and eventually, death.
While rock salt may be toxic, there are plenty of alternatives you can try. Some are pricier than others, it all depends on how permanent you want your solution to be. Heated tracks are the priciest, but also last years and years. This requires re-paving your driveway or walkway, but if you don't get much snow, this can save you hours of shoveling time each winter!
Of course you can also purchase heated mats that simply cover your walkways. This gives your pooch a clear, warm pathway to their favorite potty spots. Most of the mats are fairly cheap on Amazon, and you and you can put them anywhere; your driveway, garage, deck, or patio.
Last, but certainly not least, there are plenty of safe chemicals you can throw on your pavement that are safe for both dogs and kids. This is the cheapest solution as you may expect. Surprisingly enough, we've found that many of the safe chemical alternatives actually work better than rock salt! They melt the ice and snow faster, and have a higher melting point.
These outdoor heated tracks are the most permanent (and expensive) alternative. The tracks go under your pavement, allowing them to heat the surface of your driveway or walkway from below. Warmly Yours is the most popular brand of heated tracks; they give off 50 watts of heat per square foot, easily melting an inch or two of snow or ice from your pavement.
The only downside to these tracks is the price; depending on how many square feet you prefer, they can be anywhere from $200-$500. Keep in mind however, that they are semi-permanent, and have a 10-year warranty. So as long as you have light dustings of snow, your walkways will be clear.
Safe Paw Ice Melter is a non-toxic way to get rid of ice and snow from your walkways without the hazardous chemicals found in most anti-freeze formulas. Safe Paw uses carbonyl diamine and a glycol admixture to quickly remove ice and snow from your pavement without harming your pets.
This anti-freeze is safe for all of your pets, children, gardens, concrete, rugs, and bricks. This concentrated formula is non-corrosive and even environmentally safe. The Paw Safe brand covers twice the area of rock salt, and will prevent the formation of ice for up to 3 days. In our opinion this product is a no brainer; all of your vegetation, pets, and kids will be safe around this product, and you won't have to worry about damaging your dog's paws when they run outside.
The Power Blanket is a bit cheaper than the heated tracks you can purchase for your pavement. You simply throw the mat on your walkways, turn them on, and the snow will melt away. They're great for right in front of your doors, or even on your walkways or driveways. You can purchase them in a variety of sizes, making them suitable for just about any slippery surface. They're made with durable, non-slip rubber that can withstand any snowstorm.
These mats are great for households with kids and pets. You can create a pathway with them for your pooch to go out in the cold, completely eliminating the need for toxic salt. Your dog also won't need booties, as their paws will be warm (so long as they stay on the mats).
MELT is a unique blend of both calcium chloride and Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA). Calcium Chloride is a popular ice melt used on outdoor surfaces. CMA is a great substitute for traditional rock salt. It's much better for the environment, pets, and vegetation. CMA is also more effective than traditional rock salt. It melts at temperatures as low as -25, and immediately produces heat when it comes into contact with your pavement. This formula also provides great traction control for you and your animals. Simply pour it onto any snowy, icy surface, and everyone will be able to walk around with ease.
You can safely use this product on any wood or pavement surface. It's eco-friendly, effective, and most importantly – safe for your furry friends. You can purchase MELT in either a 10, 25, or 50 lb. package from Amazon.
When it comes to the safety of your dog, we think these alternatives are a no brainer! They work just as well as rock salt, and you'll have peace of mind knowing that your furry friends are safe while they're playing outside (at least while they're in your yard).


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function Set-ArmorAccountContext {
    <#
        .SYNOPSIS
        Sets the Armor Anywhere or Armor Complete account context.

        .DESCRIPTION
        If your user account has access to more than one Armor Anywhere and/or Armor
        Complete accounts, this cmdlet allows you to update the context, so that all
        future requests reference the specified account.

        .INPUTS
        System.UInt16

        .INPUTS
        System.Management.Automation.PSObject

        .NOTES
        - Troy Lindsay
        - Twitter: @troylindsay42
        - GitHub: tlindsay42

        .EXAMPLE
        Set-ArmorAccountContext -ID 1
        Set the account context to the specified account ID so that all subsequent
        commands reference that account.

        .EXAMPLE
        2 | Set-ArmorAccountContext
        Set the account context to 2 via the value in the pipeline.

        .EXAMPLE
        Get-ArmorAccount -ID 3 | Set-ArmorAccountContext
        Set the account context to 3 via the ID property name in the pipeline.

        .LINK
        https://tlindsay42.github.io/ArmorPowerShell/public/Set-ArmorAccountContext/

        .LINK
        https://github.com/tlindsay42/ArmorPowerShell/blob/master/Armor/Public/Set-ArmorAccountContext.ps1

        .LINK
        https://docs.armor.com/display/KBSS/Log+into+Armor+API

        .LINK
        https://developer.armor.com/

        .COMPONENT
        Armor Complete

        .FUNCTIONALITY
        Armor Complete infrastructure management
    #>

    [CmdletBinding( SupportsShouldProcess = $true, ConfirmImpact = 'Low' )]
    [OutputType( [ArmorAccount] )]
    param (
        <#
        Specifies which Armor account should be used for the context of all
        subsequent requests.
        #>
        [Parameter(
            Mandatory = $true,
            Position = 0,
            ValueFromPipeline = $true,
            ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName = $true
        )]
        [ValidateScript( { $_ -in $Global:ArmorSession.Accounts.ID } )]
        [UInt16]
        $ID
    )

    begin {
        $function = $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Name
        Write-Verbose -Message "Beginning: '${function}'."

        Assert-ArmorSession
    }

    process {
        Write-Verbose -Message (
            "Processing: '${function}' with ParameterSetName '$( $PSCmdlet.ParameterSetName )' and Parameters: " +
            ( $PSBoundParameters | Hide-SensitiveData | Format-Table -AutoSize | Out-String )
        )

        if ( $PSCmdlet.ShouldProcess( $ID, 'Set the Armor account context' ) ) {
            $Global:ArmorSession.SetAccountContext( $ID )
        }
    }

    end {
        Write-Verbose -Message "Ending: '${function}'."
    }
}

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This was the first visit of the U15 side to Concord College. After a long coach journey the team warmed up in preparation for the game. The team were very slow to start and before long found themselves trailing 3-1. A motivational and tactical talk was required at half time. Ruthin then started to play football and clawed their way back to 4-4 with a hat trick from Josh H. The game then took a final twist with Concord College scoring with the last kick of the game to take victory. Edmond had scored the other goal in this entertaining of a rollercoaster football match.
The U18 squad was at its bare minimum against a strong Concord side. However Ruthin played extremely well with some of the passing the best it had been all season. A typical football game ensued with Concord taking the lead against the run of play. Ruthin hit back and deservedly equalised through Tom B. Concord then regained the lead only for Elliot to equalise from a corner. Ruthin then took a deserved lead through Alex M. after good work from Truman. Then in a frantic last 5 minutes Concord equalised. This was an excellent game with both teams giving their all.


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There are different types of customers that walk into retail stores each day. Some made up their minds and have a list of things they wish to buy. Some are unable to decide and may buy products as they go along and browse the store. In both cases, showing them what you have give them a chance to buy what they need, but also attract them by other products. When it comes to frozen foods, you can store them in freezer chests or opt for more modern glass displays. The latter, as you find, will entice more customers to buy.
The reason is simple. If products are hidden behind closed doors, customers do not get to see them. If the same products are exposed to view in display freezer with glass fronts, the effect is different. There is a psychological impact. Attractively displayed products have a visual aesthetic. There is a visual sensory stimulus that in turn excites the heart and the mind. Even if a customer had no prior desire or thought about a particular product, simply viewing it might motivate him to try it out and the product may get a chance to be added to his shopping cart. On the other hand, products hidden in closed chest freezers stay hidden and you may find it hard to sell. Eventually, you may even have to throw them out.
Commercial display freezers are available in different types. One can opt for a simple upright display freezer unit with glass window and interior lighting. Lighting is important in order to appeal to the heart of a potential buyer. Adequate lighting is another important aspect to keep in mind, quality of light or its colour temperature also plays a vital role. Some display freezer chests may have a golden hued light with a colour temperature of about 2800 K. A warm shade of light is no doubt desirable, but you will find that a 4000 K light source is better for a more natural effect. Anyway, customers walk past, stop when they are in front of a display refrigeration unit and check out products available. Attractively lighted and displayed products can be so tempting and do the half of the work of the sales for you.
A curved counter is another option. A glass curved illuminated horizontal display chest freezer unit has its own attraction. Products are laid out horizontally on glass shelves and almost call out to buyers: "buy me!" In the same category, you will find horizontal ice cream freezers with glass on top. When a customer can view so many different items are being offered can make choices, inevitably it helps in the sale process. A frost-free horizontal display freezer with glass front and lighting inside is the best one to select for the stores.
Just keep in mind that horizontal display freezers may look more attractive, but it may take up more space. A vertical display freezer allows you to display more products in a smaller footprint. Retail business is different from online business. Customers like products only when they can see, touch, and feel it, which is why they take the trouble to visit shops. Give them what they want, present them everything you have and it is unlikely you will have products that remain unsold.
Hence, by using display freezers, you also convey the impression that you care for the freshness of your products and for your customers. Display freezers indirectly generate loyalty and gain you profit.


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Q: Prevent reset selection jqgrid How prevent reset the selection rows on jqgrid to change of page
jqgrid  code:
$("#jqGrid").jqGrid({
    url: 'data.json',
    datatype: "json",
    colModel: [
        { label: 'ID', name: 'ProductID', width: 45, key: true },
        { label: 'Category Name', name: 'CategoryName', width: 75 },
        { label: 'Product Name', name: 'ProductName', width: 90 },
        { label: 'Country', name: 'Country', width: 100 },
        { label: 'Price', name: 'Price', width: 80, sorttype: 'integer' },
        // sorttype is used only if the data is loaded locally or loadonce is set to true
        { label: 'Quantity', name: 'Quantity', width: 80, sorttype: 'number' }
    ],
    loadonce: true,
    viewrecords: true,
    width: 780,
    height: 200,
    rowNum: 20,
    rowList : [20,30,50],
    rownumbers: true,
    rownumWidth: 25,
    multiselect: true,
    pager: "#jqGridPager"
});

why reset selection rows in jqgrid when i change to another page..
example:
I select first row, change to next page and select first row from the second page and i try get the selected rows and only return the last..dont the all selected rows...
please maybe any suggest to fix this problem..thanks..!!
note..the same error on the official example of seleccion ->CheckBox selection
official example


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Selma 50 Years Later: Why We Must Not Forget!
Nick S., Staff Writer|May 15, 2015
Director Ava DuVernay with actors David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey from the movie "Selma."
This year on the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, all of the ninth graders at Rectory School went to see the movie "Selma," a biopic directed by Ava DuVernay, the first African-American woman to be awarded Sundance Film Festival's Best Director award. "Selma" tackles the struggles of human rights' champion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and of those he lead. From the first minute, the serious tone of the movie is displayed through the use of a surprisingly stylized depiction of the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, that killed four young African-American girls. This act of violence is contrasted with the quiet demeanor of Dr. King as we first see him in the next scene, fidgeting with his tie and preparing to receive his Nobel Peace Prize. Even though he is about to receive one of the most prestigious awards known to man, Dr. King is still portrayed as a human, cracking jokes to his wife about what his friends back home will think of the clothes he is wearing for the event.
Ava DuVernay began this project with two goals in mind, both of which are formidable tasks: 1) to make African-Americans proud of their history and of the struggles they have overcome; and 2) to paint Martin Luther King Jr. as a human. The first goal is accomplished flawlessly, and not a moment too soon. With riots in Baltimore and Ferguson serving to remind us how far we still have to go, all of America could use a reminder of how far we've come. DuVernay's second goal is accomplished throughout the movie. Either through showing King taking out the trash, a chore we all have to do, or by adding a slight pant to his breathing after he finishes giving a speech, we are constantly reminded that he is just a man. One particularly humbling scene takes place in a morgue, as Dr. King is speaking to the father of a boy killed after attending one of his marches. The Doctor is at a loss for words, stumbling to put together a sentence that can accurately represent the loss he feels. Finally, his face grows serious, and with the same conviction he displays in his speeches, he delivers the most striking line in the movie. Looking directly into the eyes of the elderly man who has just lost a son, Dr. Martin Luther King says, "I am certain of one thing; God was the first to cry. … God was the first to cry for your son." In my opinion, this perfectly captures the essence of Doctor King. While he may have been human, in an instant, he could cut to the truth and display it in a deeply touching way.
"Selma" takes place after the "I have a dream" speech. By now, King is no longer a surprising upstart, but a political force to be reckoned with. As such, every move he makes is scrutinized not only by the public, but also by the CIA, who have bugged his phone, his house, and every hotel room he stays at. However important he is as a person at this time, "Selma" chooses to focus on a seemingly unimportant battle. When asked about the civil rights movement, most people would begin to talk about Rosa Parks, and her famous "No!" Most people would talk about the bus boycotts and the "I have a dream" speech. Few people would call the fight for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, the defining moment of the civil rights movement, but Ava DuVernay would beg to differ. "Selma" uses an increasingly popular style of movie-making, which is to show a small detail of a larger movement. Few viewers have the interest or attention span to watch a documentary-style movie about Dr. King's entire rise to prominence, but nearly everyone can stay interested in a small battle. This ingenious method means choosing a moment to represent a movement. The Selma campaign truly does capture the essence of the whole Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In that small town, a group of underprivileged people fights non-violently for rights being denied to them, facing strong opposition that more often than not turns violent. Could that not be a definition of the whole movement countrywide? Most of us are incapable of comprehending the scale of the whole movement, but "Selma" serves it up to us in a way we can comprehend; a small group of people in a small town. But in actuality, that small group of people represents the African-American population of America in the 1960s, and that small town is our entire country.
I would give "Selma" a rating of 8/10. With breakout performances from previous no-names such as lead David Oyelowo (who was never just an actor playing Dr. King; he was Dr. King) and from established stars such as Oprah Winfrey, the casting could not be better. The cinematography manages to be striking without flashy colors or techniques. The directing is well done, especially during the hectic scenes in which police clash with protestors. When asked by NPR about the factors required to make such a scene feel real, Ava DuVernay said, "The sound design for that bridge sequence is something I'm very proud of. And it's just about this kind of sensory immersion putting you on the bridge throughout the film whenever a body is broken — a black body, a white body — whenever there's any kind of violence to the body, sound becomes critical."
As good as this movie is, what would have made it a 10/10 would be if we got to see how King interacted with the others in his SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference.) We get to see him argue with his wife, argue with the police, and give inspiring speeches, but most of his interactions with his co-conspirators consist of tense meetings without much personality. Save for a few scenes, their relationship seems all business, and I for one would have loved to see another side of that, a more informal side. Still, this movie is a must-see for anyone interested in the civil rights movement. As the first movie to have Martin Luther King, Jr. as its main character, it is a truly groundbreaking and well-made film.
Nick S., Staff Writer & Student Editor
Nick S. is a 9th-grade student at Rectory. This is his fourth year at Rectory School, and his second year on the student newspaper. He is on the cross...
One Response to "Selma 50 Years Later: Why We Must Not Forget!"
adviser on May 21st, 2015 11:12 am
Nick, this is a very well written article about a very important "moment/movement" in U.S. history. Your summary captured the essence of the director's message to us all! Great job! Mrs. Shattuck
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Entertainment Weekly Says Mindy Kaling is the Star of New Hollywood
by Kishwer Vikaas
Entertainment Weekly all but declares Mindy Kaling the face of "New Hollywood" in the cover story of its latest issue.
The magazine's four-page feature on Kaling is rich with details and accompanied by a glamorous, old Hollywood photoshoot. Here are some highlights from the piece, in which Kaling is described as "one of the most promising and original voices in comedy right now."
On stereotypes
While she's quick to say something about almost anything, Kaling is often only asked to be the voice of Women of Color Who Aren't Size Zero. "Most of the time when people want to talk to me about my job it's about three things: not skinny, multicultural, woman who is female. I don't want to minimize that it's a source of inspiration to young people, but I was just born in this skin, so it's not something I think about while writing," she says. "And I'm not courageous for not being thin. I never chose to be chubby. I don't have the inclination to eat well all the time or the time to exercise. I'm like every other American woman who'd like to lose weight."
On only making out with white guys
"She's also well aware of criticism — and the underlying double standard — about Mindy Lahiri dating only white men last season. "Do people really wonder on other shows if female leads are dating multicultural people" she asks. "Like I owe it to every race and minority and beleaguered person. I have to become the United Nations of shows? Ultimately you can't please everyone … I'm lucky, though, because I don't have time to fixate, because there's 24 episodes of TV to create."
On handling her business like a boss
The most telling piece of décor is a handwritten note from Tina Fey that gets prime placement right next to Kaling's desk: "Remember never to walk to the set until everyone else has walked. It makes you powerful."
On creating her own roles
"I knew if I wanted to perform I was going to have to write it myself," says Kaling. "The dream is what I imagine Amy Adams' life is. Someone calls and says 'Hi, David O. Russell wants you do this part.' Ultimately I'm very happy with the way it worked, but I don't think it's my first choice for ever role I do to have to write it. I guess I could play the lame, nagging friend of the beautiful white protagonist, but I'm neither going to have as much fun nor make as much doing that."
Read the full interview in this week's Entertainment Weekly, available at newsstands everywhere. The Mindy Project returns for its second season next month on Fox.
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I think this comment of hers is annoying: "Do people really wonder on other shows if female leads are dating multicultural people" she asks. "Like I owe it to every race and minority and beleaguered person. I have to become the United Nations of shows? "
She says that, but then makes a comment about how she needs to write her own part because (she implies) starring roles for women of color are limited. And the point is not about "dating multicultural people"—it's that she's an Indian American woman, and only has dated white men on her show. Some of the comments on the Jezebel article really get to the heart of why this is problematic. There is a power dynamic, and while I admire her success, it also makes me queasy that she so unapologetically plays into the mainstream culture of white is right. It reminds of the Indian American kid in middle school/high school who'd downplay their "Indianness" as much as possible in order to fit in with the white popular kids. And the fact that Mindy tries gloss over it as much as possible reminds me of that sort of attitude.


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Forum: Working for the Machine — it's time we asked government to do less
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Suppose you had to pay all your annual taxes before you could pay for anything else. Starting on Jan. 1, you would sign over your first paycheck to the government, then the second, then the third.
You'd keep signing your paychecks over until all your taxes for the year — federal, state, and local — were paid. According to the non-partisan Tax Foundation, Connecticut taxpayers are the last people to finish paying their tax bills for the year. That happened on May 21, otherwise known as Tax Freedom Day.
If you live in Connecticut, that's nearly 40 percent of your annual income. For perspective, Americans will pay more in taxes this year than they will spend on food, clothing, and housing combined.
It may seem hard to believe now, but there was a time when the government didn't confiscate 40 percent of our labor — and that's precisely what taxes are — a confiscation of people's work. Some argue that taxes are merely the fair price we pay for doing the things we choose to do as a society, but that argument wears thin quickly for those who neither wanted nor voted for those things.
The argument wears thin ever faster as the scope of "things we do as a society" grows like a cancer. In 1792, 98 percent of spending in the economy was controlled by individuals deciding for themselves whether, when, and on what they would spend their money. Today, individuals control only 65 percent of total spending. Federal, state and local governments dictate the rest.
But we don't have to go back to 1792 to see the extent of the problem.
As late as the 1950s, the federal government collected about $2,800 per person, adjusted for inflation, from all taxes combined. Today, the federal government collects $10,000 per person.
Local and state governments have exhibited similar tax growth. Of course, as the population increases, we need more schools, more police, and more public services. But per-person and adjusted for inflation, government is collecting more than three times the taxes it collected just 60 years ago.
We recently upended a huge swath of our economy because we were concerned with the rising price of health care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of medical care has risen 2,800 percent since 1950. Over that same period, the per-person price of government has risen an overwhelming 3,500 percent.
We might have been better off asking physicians to reform government, than asking politicians to reform health care.
Of course, none of this would matter if we got three times the value from our governments that we once did. But do we? Are our schools three times better? Are our streets three times safer? Are our parks three times as pristine? In some cases, the answer is yes. But where it is yes, it is usually due to markets rather than government.
As people's incomes rise, they are less likely to engage in violent crime — and median household income, adjusted for inflation, is 40 percent higher today than in 1950.
Ultimately, we owe more to technological advances and entrepreneurship than we do the tax man for our safer streets. Of the things that make our lives better — smartphones, Netflix, Uber, FedEx, eBay — almost none comes from government. Of the things that make our lives burdensome — protective business regulations, failing schools, the DMV, the postal service — almost all come from government.
No one is claiming that government is unnecessary.
It protects us from those who would harm us and mediates our disputes. But beyond this (very) short list, government doesn't make our lives all that much better — it just makes them more expensive.
This is what we should ponder as we note that government allows us to keep less than two-thirds of our incomes this year. Given the evidence, it's time that we asked government to do less. If it did, the rest of us could do a whole lot more.
Antony Davies is associate professor of economics at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. James R. Harrigan is director of academic programs at Strata in Logan, Utah.
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By Jonathan Seff, Macworld | PT
Review: Showtimes 2.0 for iPhone
Generic Company Place Holder Showtimes - Local Movie Times & Tickets
Continuing our look at the many apps that help you find movie listings—such as the free Movies ( )—we turn our attention to Showtimes. Finding where and when a movie is playing has progressed from looking in your local paper to running a quick Web search. But neither of those methods can tell where you are at a given moment and show you what's playing around you. That's what makes Avantar's location-aware Showtimes so helpful. (For some reason, the company also offers a nearly identical app, OneTap Movies, that's the same as Showtimes except for some changes in color scheme and background.)
Now Playing: Showtimes displays the theaters near, along with movie names and show times.
When you launch Showtimes, the app figures out your location and shows you the movie theaters in your area in order of proximity. (The app is fully supported in the U.S., and the company says "some features may not be available in other countries," but doesn't specify what those features are.) The amount of time it takes to load movie data depends on your data connection, as well as your location (if there are a lot of theaters nearby, it will take more time to load). But in general, it's pretty quick on a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. And what it loads is an attractive and functional interface that makes the app ejoyable to use.
You can set a location as a default for future use, or manually enter an address, city, or zip code. If there are certain theaters you tend to go to most often, you can tap the stars next to their names to force those theaters to float to the top of the list—a useful time-saver. And next to the stars you'll find a map icon that can launch the iPhone's Maps application and not only show you where a theater is, but also use your location to give you directions to the theater. (I found this particularly useful when looking for a movie while on vacation in an unfamiliar city.)
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Details, Details: Tap a movie and you'll get more information about it.
To see what movies are playing at a given theater, you tap the floating bar for a theater to expand its listing. From there, you can see the movies, along with posters, MPAA ratings, length, and remaining showtimes for the day (arrows at the top of the screen let you jump to future days as well). Tap a movie and it opens up into a new window with additional information (release date, genre, cast, summary) as well as a button that launches a movie trailer.
The bottom of a movie's page also includes links to MetaCritic, RottenTomatoes, and/or IMDb pages for that movie, using an integrated browser; you're not forced into Safari and out of the app. As with most of the other iPhone movie apps, you can't use Showtimes to purchase tickets to a movie, however.
Other tabs along the bottom of Showtimes let you view movies by popularity, user rating, or newness. Those three views have the added benefit of letting you see all the theaters and times for a particular movie—something you can't do from the Theaters screen (or from anywhere else, for that matter, since there's no movie search function). Finally, there's an Upcoming tab that shows movie info and previews for—you guessed it—upcoming films, along with the expected release date.
The application is compatible with any iPhone or iPod touch running the iPhone 2.x software update.
[Senior news editor Jonathan Seff has used Showtimes to find movies in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York.]