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Avis de décès : Mme Virginia Martha Thibodeau (St-Amand) (1925-05-02 - 2016-12-28)
WATERBURY, Conn. - Martha passed away Wednesday Dec. 28, 2016, in Waterbury, Conn. Martha was born on May 2, 1925, in Millinocket. She was the daughter of the late Edith Ouellette and Louis Thibodeau.
She was raised in Maine and graduated from Winslow High School with the class of 1944. She retired from G.E. In 1947 she married her high school sweetheart Leon and moved to Bristol, Conn. They built their home there and raised their two children. While raising their family (and way beyond) they spent at least two weeks every summer and many long weekends at the family camp on Unity Pond.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon; her sister Georgette (Richard) Dawn of Florida, Theresa (Alphonse) LePage of Winslow; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Leon; son Michael; brother Leon and sister-in-law Mary, and her sister Patricia Lessard.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at the Shrine of St Anne in Waterbury, Conn.
My mom and best friend, Virginia Martha (Thibodeau) St.Amand has been reunited in God's magnificent heaven, with her husband Leon and son Michael. She passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 91, while in the caring hands of the staff of North Two at Waterbury Gardens.
She was born on 5/2/1925 in Millenocket Maine to Louis and Edith (Ouellette) Thibodeau. In 1947, she married her sweetheart Leon St. Amand and moved to Bristol Connecticut where they made their home. They had two children, Michael Louis St. Amand and Sharon Starr St. Amand. After retiring from General Electric, she spent winters traveling to Florida with her husband of 60 years.
Besides myself, she leaves her sisters Theresa (Babe) LePage of Winslow Maine and Georgette (Dick) Dwan of Port Richey Florida. She also leaves her God child Virginia Lee St.Onge, her special "niece" Bonnie-Marie Jenkins along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Lee, son Michael, two sisters Arlene Thibodeau and Patricia (John) Lessard and her brother Joseph (Kit) Thibodeau.
As per her wishes, there will be no wake. A Funeral Mass with her cremains will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at The Shrine of St Anne, 515 South Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. The Prospect Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 in memory of Michael St. Amand.
Son époux, Léon St-Amand, était le fils de Léo "Aimé" St-Amand et de Blanche Proulx; le petit-fils de Maxime St-Amand et d'Euphémie Després; l'arrière-petit-fils de François St-Amand et d'Euphrosine St-Germain. Léon est un descendant de Michel Lebrette dit St-Amand.


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Simmering Cold War Drama 'The Same Sky'
Jun 15, 2017 | Foreign TV, Netflix | 0 |
The Same Sky TV series from Germany, currently streaming on Netflix, is an unexpected delight. Cold war spy tales are an overworked genre, but, possibly inspired by the success of The Americans, the producers of The Same Sky have created a suspenseful, intriguing story story with surprisingly small doses of sex, violence, and action.
The Same Sky is set in 1974 Berlin, Germany. A joint US and British listening station in West Berlin is monitoring East German communications. Meanwhile, East Germany is making their own plans to spy on the West. Lars Weber, played by Tom Schilling, is a young agent trained in the art of seduction. Once placed in West Berlin, he is to seduce a British civilian that works at the listening station and find out what she knows.
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This sounds like standard stuff, but there is lots of complexity and drama in The Same Sky. It is layered with stories of gay men in East Berlin, a teen girl recruited to train for the German Democratic Republic (GDR) Olympic swim team, and the GDR spying on its own citizens. The characters are all somehow connected to the main story.
Of course, the main operation does not go as planned. Lars has mastered his craft, but unforeseen events occur. There is also the chance that Lars will be seduced by Western lifestyle and freedoms. Two or three episodes in, we see a pair of photos that hints at secrets about some of the main characters; we now know more than they do.
Events proceed at a steady pace, making time to explore some of the characters, but there are no dull moments. We were drawn in quickly, ready to watch the next episode as soon as each one ended. And when the series ended, it left us with hopes for another season.
Lars and his handler
The Same Sky TV series has a slightly washed-out, 1970s era, color film look to it. Along with clunky TV sets in the background showing news about Watergate and a soccer game between the two Germanies, it places us squarely in that time, though many of the story elements could be from the '50s or '60s.
The Same Sky was written by Paula Milne, known for The Politician's Wife and The Politician's Husband, among other series. It first aired in 2017 on Germany's ZDF and CzechTV. There are six episodes in season one on Netflix, each about 45 minutes, though it was originally shown as three longer episodes. Before you ask, there is no word yet on The Same Sky season 2.
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PAX PRESS holds national interactive workshop on VUP successes and its challenges
Reducing extreme poverty is one of the main objectives of the government of Rwanda. To tackle this major issue, the vision 2020 Umurenge Program (VUP) was launched in 2008. But the program comes with challenges and needs for improvements. The journalist network PAX PRESS conducted a national interactive workshop titled" Learning from VUP successes to boost positive changes for poor citizens" last week to talk with various stakeholders about the governmental program.
The dialogue gathered members of the media, civil society, development partners and government institutions and offered an opportunity to discuss and share findings from PAX PRESS' community debates on the functioning of VUP beneficiaries. Furthermore, the workshop has been an occasion for participants to engage in identifying practical solutions to existing challenges in the implementation of VUP, as well as share recommendations to improve the situations of VUP beneficiaries. PAX PRESS organizes community debates on citizens' concerns in rural communities all over the country. It annually puts forward the most prominent issue affecting people's lives to discuss on national level with decision- makers.
In her opening remarks, Assumpta Ingabire, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government, (MINALOC) complimented PAX PRESS for initiating a platform gathering policy makers and implementers, development partners and media practitioners to exchange on the implementation of government policies for the betterment of citizens' lives. She reiterated the contribution of Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme in curbing extreme poverty (from 36.9% in 2010/2011 to 16.3% in 2013/2014 as per EICV) through direct cash transfers to the most vulnerable elderly people, public works to earn regular wages for rural people, easy access to loans for people with little income. More flexible public works (known as "expanded public works") for households with caring responsibilities has been added to three VUP components as well as "Minimum Package for Graduation "to accelerate reduction of severe poverty. The Permanent Secretary of MINALOC lauded the media's great contribution in exposing VUP underlying challenges so as to enable decision makers take appropriate measures.
To illustrate VUP achievements, a documentary film produced by PAX PRESS was launched not only to portray how VUP positively impacted beneficiaries' lives, but also show challenges. In the latter case, delayed payments, reluctant access to "Financial Services" loans and the high interest rate (11%), the non-inclusiveness of vulnerable people like people living with disabilities and people with caring responsibilities in public works (pregnant and breastfeeding women) are among persisting issues.
Different beneficiaries benefited from this program
Jean Baptiste Ndikubwimana, the representative of People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in Kinigi Sector, expressed the wish for VUP/ Public Works to be thoroughly inclusive and cater for people living with disabilities by incorporating a particular provision in VUP guidelines.
Roseline Nibagwire is a VUP beneficiary representative in Gakenke Sector, Gakenke District. She shared her experience on how she improved her daily life by stating that she managed to uplift from a small livestock with pics to a livestock with cows, built a shelter and bought a 300,000 RWF land plot from a 60,000 loan. She revealed to the audience that, she is now struggling to upgrade from Ubudehe Category One to Category Two.
Justine Gatsinzi is the- Division Manager of Social Protection within Local Administrative Development Entities Agency (LODA) and gave an overview on efforts of LODA and stakeholders to improve VUP services. He briefed participants on VUP sub-components of "Minimum Package for Graduation", and "Expanded/Flexible Public Works". He stated that LODA is committed to 100% timely payments to beneficiaries of "Direct Support" and "Public Works". Justine Gatsinzi revealed that "Direct Support" services shall be extended to households with one person labor capacity and caring responsibilities (all this with effect from the forthcoming Financial Year 2018/2019).
Under VUP flagship, "Direct Support" services are currently operational in all 416 administrative Sectors, "Financial Services" in 270 Sectors, and "Public Works" in 244 Sectors. Moreover, the VUP sub-components of "Expanded Public Works" and "Minimum Package" have been introduced in 30 pilot Sectors.
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Our stories make us who we are. They shape us, and in doing so, they help us shape those around us as well. This is why your autobiography could be your best asset. If you've already written a manuscript that is based on your life story, then you'll want to know how to publish it. This guide offers you some tactics to help turn that manuscript into the book you want it to be.
#1. Create a market for your life story. Publishers like to see validation. Anyone can write a story about their life, but will other people find value in that story? One way to begin creating a market for your autobiography is to begin sharing your story with others before approaching the publishing process. Speak to your local newspaper about having a feature done about your life. Look at magazines, periodicals, and other media as well. Find your voice and you'll be able to effectively share the insights you've learned.
#2. How would other people pitch your story? Since it's your autobiography, it can be easy to have blinders on during the pitching process to publishers. Think about how other people might try to pitch your story so you can take those blinders off. Keep your pitch simple, offer a clear summary of the narrative you've created, and discuss what makes your story so compelling. You'll also want to make sure you keep your personality in your pitch, with a similar tone to the personality that is in your autobiography, so you create consistency.
#3. Determine what makes your story relevant. Every life story has something unusual and amazing about it. For it to be a successful autobiography, however, there must also be timing and relevance factors included. Is there a current trend in contemporary culture that would benefit from your current experiences? Are current events unfolding in such a way that you can help others by telling your story? If you can tie-in what is happening in the world today to what your life story has to offer, then you'll have more opportunities to get your autobiography published.
#4. Edit your story and then edit it again. You might even consider having your autobiography professionally edited before you begin the publishing process. Mistakes found within content, though expected by readers, can be very distracting. Several mistakes can make a reader doubt the authenticity of the work. Just about every writer and author has an editor which works with them, so don't feel like it's the end of the world to hire an editor if need be. If you do edit your autobiography on your own, then try to read the pages out-loud so you can catch the mistakes that may be contained within your text.
#5. Check your layout and then check it again. Publishers have specific layouts which they require manuscripts to follow. If you don't have the layout correct for your autobiography, then it won't be accepted for publication. This is true even for many self-publishing options. As you're editing your manuscript, make sure you double-check your layouts to make sure they are conforming to expectations. If you're not sure about what those expectations may be, contact the publisher and ask.
#6 Think about your publishing options. There's a good chance that one of the big publishing houses isn't going to take your autobiography. Unless you're a celebrity or famous in some way, the targeted market for your story is going to be somewhat limited. This is why pitching your story to independent, smaller publishers or even boutique publishers is a good option to consider. Make sure that you follow all of their query letter requirements when making your pitch so that your story can be considered.
#7. Enlist the help of an agent. If you want to pursue a traditional publishing opportunity, then it may be helpful to look for an agent who could represent your work. The process of sending a query to an agent is very similar to sending a query to a publisher. Send the first 3 chapters of your manuscript [or whatever the agent wants you to send] with a professional query letter and you'll often get a response in 60-90 days if there is interest.
#8. Self-publishing is always an option as well. If you don't think a publisher will take your autobiography or you want to make sure nothing gets edited out of it, then consider self-publishing as a way to bring your story to the market. With print-on-demand technologies today, your overhead costs can be kept to a minimum. You'll also be able to keep the design and content within your vision because you're in control every step of the way.
#9. Begin to think in commercial terms. Even if you're not publishing your autobiography to make money, the financial success of your book must be part of the publishing equation. Think about the commercial options you'll need to begin distributing your book. What newspapers will you want to have review your book? Do you want to create a blog to start talking about your life? Then stay active in these areas, no matter what publishing option you take. This will naturally attract an audience that may be interested in purchasing your book.
#10. Find a distribution intermediary. This tip is offered for those who chose the self-publishing option. Printing your books is the easy part of the autobiography publishing equation. Getting your autobiography into retail outlets is the tricky part. Some publishers have services which will perform this function for you for a fee. You might consider using e-publishing here to save money, since you can get listings on iTunes and Amazon for a lot less than you can print a book.
#11. Keep going. It can be frustrating at first when it seems like no one but your family and friends are interested in the autobiography you've written. Give people time to get to know you. Have conversations through blogs, social media, and forums so you become someone that is real. When people feel like they know you and that your experiences are valuable, they'll be more likely to want to purchase your autobiography.
#12. Have some fun. Writing an autobiography can be a lot of work. Finding the right publisher for your autobiography can also be a lot of work. Let's not forget the marketing and distribution needs you might have or the book signing events you might need to schedule. The process should be fun. It will be a fantastic experience if you allow it to be.


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Q: Starting MySQL in a PHP script I need to start MySQL with a PHP script. So I have:
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I have tried this on two computers, running Windows 7 and Windows XP. When I try this by typing this in the command line, both hang, although this is starting MySQL. How do I get MySQL to start with out it hanging my script up, which then in turn is freezing up my page?

A: You can try running the command asynchronously, which will prevent the browser from freezing. It can be done by calling shell_exec and adding an ampersand ("&") at the end of the command. Example:
shell_exec("C:\bin\mysql\mysql5.5.8\bin\mysqld &");

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Patriots notebook: Running back Damien Harris misses practice
Harris suffered a thigh injury in New England's Thanksgiving Day loss to Minnesota.
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Patriots running back Damien Harris did not practice Sunday after leaving New England's loss on Thursday because of a thigh injury. Michael Dwyer/Associated Press
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots running back Damien Harris left last Thursday's loss at Minnesota because of a thigh injury and did not return.
WHO: Buffalo Bills (8-3) at New England Patriots (6-5)
WHEN: 8:15 p.m. Thursday
STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video
In the Patriots' first practice since the injury, Harris was missing. If he cannot play Thursday versus Buffalo, the running back depth will be reduced to Rhamondre Stevenson and rookies Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris, with third-year back J.J. Taylor available on the practice squad.
Harris was one two players absent Sunday, along with practice-squad wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr.
Offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn returned after missing every practice last week because of a foot injury. It's unclear how the offensive line will take shape if Wynn is able to return to game action. He started at left tackle in the team's 10-3 win over the Jets on Nov. 20, when Trent Brown, the usual starter, rode the bench.
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who hurt his shoulder against the Vikings, was also present Sunday.
The Patriots will release their first injury report after Monday's practice.
YES, THE PATRIOTS remember.
Two games, zero punts, and 80 points allowed to the Bills.
Last season, their defense suffered a crash landing from its No. 1 ranking in mid-December to producing the worst performance in NFL history during a 47-17 playoff loss. That drop expedited the team's fall from a top seed in the AFC playoff picture to a wild-card berth and first-round exit. Ahead of Thursday's visit from the Bills, the division rivals' first meeting since last January, Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo admitted those defeats do feel personal.
"I think you have to (take them personally)," Mayo said Saturday.
Mayo noted, though, that the Patriots' focus is currently on fixing problems that arose in their most recent loss, a 33-26 thriller at Minnesota on Thanksgiving. The Patriots allowed Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson to go off for 139 yards and a touchdown. Facing an adaptive Buffalo offense, the coaching staff recognizes the Bills will attack those weaknesses until they're fixed, especially with a capable No. 1 receiver in Stefon Diggs.
"It all runs through the quarterback (Josh Allen) and also through Diggs. But in saying that, you know, they are a game-plan offense," Mayo said. "Allen has the ability to extend plays and turn it almost into street ball at any given point. So (it's) definitely a challenge not only for the front, but also for the back end. And I think the guys are ready to go."
Patriots defensive play-caller Steve Belichick said Allen has improved from last year, when he went 21 of 25 for 308 yards and five touchdowns in the wild card win. More recently, Allen's MVP candidacy has cooled with a difficult November, though he's still completed 63.9% of his passes for 3,183 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this year.
"He's got such a complete game as a runner, as a passer, inside, outside, short, deep, intermediate, reading defenses, command of the offense," Belichick said. "He's been playing at a high level for multiple years now."
As for Diggs, the Patriots expect him to be featured again Thursday night. He's averaged more than six catches and 84 yards per game against the Patriots over his career, with five touchdowns in six games, But, like the Vikings, Buffalo boasts a capable No. 2 wideout in Gabriel Davis, who's caught 33 passes for 650 yards and five touchdowns, plus tight end Dawson Knox and multiple capable running backs.
"I'm sure some of that stuff will be relevant, but last year was last year, last week was last week. So (you're) not going to put all your eggs in one basket and say like, 'This is what it's going to be,'" Belichick said. "You got to kind of take it all into account. And they have so many weapons over there that they can attack in a bunch of different ways. So you gotta respect all that."
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Treatment of joint and muscle injuries. Relieving points of tension and muscle spasm to decrease pain and increase range-of-motion, increase circulation, improve mood, aid in lymphatic flow and drainage, reduce muscle and joint pain, and improve sleep. Pre-op & post-op rehabilitation, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents and WSIB injuries. Varying degrees of pressure and techniques are used from relaxation to deep tissue, myofascial release techniques, fascial stretching, trigger point therapy; all performed by highly skilled Registered Massage Therapists.
Reflexology is the natural therapy of applying pressure to various parts of the feet. It is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part of the body. Specific techniques are applied to the reflex area of the foot to promote healing in the related part of the body.
Benefits include the relief of back pain, arthritis, bursitis and stiffness; alleviates foot and leg pain, plantar fasciitis and improves circulation; relieves stress, asthma, sinusitis, headaches and migraines; improves blood pressure and cholesterol; normalizes metabolism and detoxifies; relieves urinary and constipation issues, depression and anxiety. Reflexology promotes the body's natural ability to heal itself.
For over 40 years Ultrasound therapy has been one of the most widely used passive modalities for the treatment of soft tissue injury, joint dysfunction and pain. It has been found to be especially beneficial in the treatment of muscle strain, tears, tendonitis, contusions, plantar fasciitis, scar tissue and more. Ultrasound uses sound waves and not mechanical pressure to elicit its therapeutics effects therefore, it can be used as a safe and pain-free alternative to a massage therapy treatment early in the acute stages of healing when the deep benefits of massage are desired but the pressure or friction of a conventional treatment may be too painful or contraindicated.
A full therapeutic massage with the application of Cryoderm to an injured or compromised area. This technique is applied during a massage to open pores and maximize your ability to absorb the Cryoderm anti-inflammatory gel. Cryoderm contains: Arnica, Boswella, Eucalyptus, Ilex, Menthol, MSM and Peppermint Oil.
Aromatherapy is the use of plant extracts, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement, increased cognitive function, and the treatment or prevention of disease. Essential oils used during a massage aids in the treatment of muscle pain, migraine & headaches, allergies, sinus and respiratory issues, nerve and arthritic pain. Aromatherapy can improve sleep, regulate hormones, stimulate immune system, improve blood circulation, and improve skin conditions and Athletes foot.


On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
We live in an increasingly distracted world. To be sure, there are times when distraction is a good thing – like when tourists come to Las Vegas to get away from the cares of everyday life. But distraction can also be dangerous, especially behind the wheel.
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
Approximately 1 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States that occur every year are the result of people driving in the wrong direction. It may be difficult to believe that such a bizarre circumstance could happen when roads and highways are clearly marked with signs advising drivers of the right direction to take. Nevertheless, between 2005 and 2015, there were 75 deaths that resulted from wrong-way crashes in Nevada, of which a total of 409 occurred during the 10-year period.
An incident last week near Boulder City is a somber reminder that wrong-way crashes can and do still happen today. A woman transporting her belongings in a rented U-Haul truck died after allegedly colliding head-on with a UPS vehicle while traveling northbound in the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 93 early on Tuesday morning.
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Like the rest of the United States, there are two legal systems in Nevada. One deals with trying individuals accused of crimes. The other – the civil court system – handles virtually everything else, including personal injury claims.
Though they are separate, the criminal and civil courts often deal with the aftermath of the same events. For example, if you were injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, the person responsible will likely be charged with a crime and might go to trial. Separately, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the driver to recover damages for your injuries, which might include your pain and suffering, lost past and future wages and medical bills.
What are some common risks for hotel guests?
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in premises liability on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
When you go to a hotel, you expect to have a nice stay. You do not expect to have an accident and get an injury. While hotel management works diligently to keep hotels safe for you, sometimes hazards are still found. You should take the initiative to be aware of them. You could not only prevent yourself from being hurt but you also could help prevent someone else from getting injured if you report the hazard.
There are some places and things in a hotel that pose the greatest safety risks, according to Acuity Insurance. One of the uncontrollable risks is the potential for assault. You cannot stop someone else from having the mindset to injure or harm you. You can take some steps to prevent it, such as locking your hotel room door and making sure to keep track of your key.
Why is the drunk driving crash rate in Nevada so high?
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
It is no secret that Nevada has an impaired driving problem, especially in Clark County. Between 2012 and 2016, 682 individuals were seriously injured in drunk driving accidents in Nevada. Another 396 lost their lives. In 2017, the Nevada Department of Transportation devised the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan in an effort to reach zero drunk driving fatalities. To do so, the NDOT needs to thoroughly understand the who, where, when and why of drunk driving crashes, which the SHSP explores.
According to the SHSP, males make up the majority of the "Who." Males in every age group were involved in more drunk driving incidences than women. Males between the ages of 26 and 35 prove to be the most reckless age group, accounting for 143 serious injuries and 46 fatalities. Women in the same age group account for 57 serious injuries and 17 fatalities. The second most reckless age group is males between the ages of 36 and 45. Men of this age group account for 91 serious injured and 23 fatalities, compared with 34 and six respectively for women of the same age.
How can you help protect your children from dog bites?
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Seeing your child's face light up when they see a friendly "doggy" can bring a big smile to everyone's face. Unfortunately, not every dog is friendly and not every dog will treat your child well. In fact, children are more likely to be the victims of severe dog bites than adults.
These injuries can have life-long effects. They can also prove psychologically damaging to you and your child. Instead of playing with dogs, they may fear them for the rest of their lives.
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
Some serious injuries that auto accident victims endure include back injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries and brain trauma, but there are many other ways in which motor vehicle wrecks can leave people hurt. For example, some people may suffer facial injuries, which can be difficult for multiple reasons. Not only can these accidents generate a lot of physical pain and discomfort, but they can also bring significant financial consequences (such as medical costs) and leave victims devastated due to disfigurement and scarring. For some people, such as actors and models, facial injuries can be particularly upsetting.
There are various types of facial injuries that motor vehicle wreck victims may suffer. From a broken nose or a fractured jaw to a deep laceration that leaves a nasty scar and broken teeth, a car crash victim's face may be injured in multiple ways. Sometimes, these injuries can make victims very insecure about their appearance, and these injuries can be especially devastating for those who are worried about how they look.
What are Nevada's dog bite laws?
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in dog bites on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Unlike many other states, Nevada does not have a specific statute in place concerning dog bites and when the state may hold an owner liable for damages. However, it does have a statute concerning dangerous dogs. According to the Animal Legal & Historical Center, you can find that information under N. R. S. 202.500.
The law defines a dangerous dog as one who, without provocation and on two separate incidents within 18 months of each other, behaves aggressively to such an extent that any reasonable person would feel the need to defend him or herself to prevent bodily harm. For the state to consider a dog dangerous, the owner must have had it off his or her property or outside of a cage or pen.
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Even though you practice safe driving habits, you may still find yourself involved in a car crash. Car crashes can be terrifying experiences, and sometimes, drivers are uncertain about the first actions they should take immediately following a crash. However, some of the actions you take at the scene of the crash can help you later on with an insurance claim or a potential lawsuit.
On behalf of Hanratty Law Group posted in pedestrian and bicycle accidents on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
As a pedestrian on Nevada streets, you need to be careful and always follow the law to ensure your own safety. You cannot rely on drivers to watch out for you. You are the most vulnerable on a roadway because you have no vehicle to protect you, so in the event of an accident, it is your life at stake. Knowing, understanding and following the rules about the right of way can help you stay safe.
The Nevada Legislature does note that drivers have the responsibility to watch out for pedestrians, but the law does not place all responsibility on drivers. You also have laws to follow. To begin with, if you are crossing the road, you should never walk out in front of a vehicle. You should only cross when the roadway is clear. A driver must stop if you are in the roadway as it is approaching you. This applies whether you are in a marked crosswalk or not.


ISLAMABAD, July 24, 2012:Telenor Pakistan, the country second largest cellular company, posted record quarterly revenue of Rs. 23 billion according to the latest figures released by the Telenor Group.It added 615,000 subscriptions during April-June, ending with 29.9 million subscribers, agrowth of 12% over the same quarter last year. The company EBITDA margin observed an impressive YoY growth of 26%, while market share remained stable at 24%.
During the second quarter of the year, Telenor Pakistan launched the second phase of its mobile phone application development project DjuiceApportunity. The company also joined hands with the Government of Punjab and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) for provision of information service via SMS to farmers.
Also in the reporting period, Telenor Internet Champion a knowledge-based initiative to help empower digital generation in Pakistan was concluded in AJK, whereas it is currently underway in Punjab.
Overall, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 25.4 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 5%. EBITDA before other items was NOK eight billion, EBITDA margin was 31.7% and operating cash flow was NOK 5.1 billion. With five million new customers added in the period, Telenor total subscription base has now passed 150 million.


Metering & Smart Energy International digital editor Rose Bundock recognises the need for innovation in the energy industry.
At the start of this month, European Utility Week issued awards for innovation (including Enel for best digitisation project).
This week, we recognise passion with a featured article written about an individual who believes in digital currency Bitcoin as a solution to African utilities' crippling revenue collection problems.
Lorien Gamaroff left his job to assist Africa's unbanked buy prepaid electricity. And he named his new company after UN secretary Ban Ki-moon. Crazy or creative? Listen to the audio interview and decide.
And on the subject of the power of people, we share sad news from the Utilities Telecom Council, a partner association and friend of Metering & Smart Energy International. UTC announced yesterday the sudden death of its president and CEO Connie Durcsak.
We remember Connie and her guidance to the US utility industry on its journey to modernisation.
In the UK, wholesale electricity trading company Elexon has contracted IT solutions company CGI to provide cloud data solutions for smart meter readings ahead of the UK's national rollout.
In the Middle East, the Jordanian Electric Power Company (JEPCO) has issued two tenders for the supply of single phase and three phase LV electricity meters respectively.
UK gas and electricity metering services company Lowri Beck Services has received a GBP16.25 million funding package to help energy companies with smart meter rollouts. The company based in northern England said it has agreed contracts with two leading energy companies and is forecasting its annual revenue to grow from GBP36 million in 2014 to nearly GBP100 million by 2018.
In Northern Europe, infrastructure network developer ELTEL has this week joined a consortium to assist DONG Energy and Kamstrup deploy smart meters in Denmark. The EUR20 million deal means ELTEL is now one of two firms to partner with metering manufacturer Kamstrup to deploy part of one million smart electricity meters in Copenhagen and its surrounding areas.
In Europe, energy management solutions provider Atos Worldgrid in late October launched a new energy solution, Big Data analytics, targeted at helping utilities create new services based on meter data.
In Europe, Polish electricity distributor Polenergia has implemented an AMI system supplied by global smart energy firm Networked Energy Services Corporation (NES).


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The Soviet ten-year debacle (1979-89) in Afghanistan has generated a growing literature represented recently by Diego Cordovez and Selig Harrison's Out of Afghanistan (LJ 5/15/95) and now by Kakar's sophisticated analysis. The author is a well-respected Afghan historian who has published several volumes detailing Afghan history and who spent five years in a Kabul prison for his outspoken opposition to the Soviet occupation. From someone who has for years lived and studied Afghan society, culture, and politics, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues that led to this conflict. Especially useful is the author's appendix, which contains short biographies of all the major Afghan participants. Kakar sadly relates that by the time the Soviets withdrew in 1989, "every ninth Afghan had died, every seventh (or eighth) has been disabled, every third had fled abroad." How much of this episode contributed to the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union is open to debate. What remains clear, however, is that it was a tragedy in every sense of the word. From Kakar the true horror of this unfortunate conflict is revealed. Recommended for all collections.?Ed Goedeken, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Few people are more respected or better positioned to speak on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan than M. Hassan Kakar. A professor at Kabul University and scholar of Afghanistan affairs at the time of the 1978 coup d'état, Kakar vividly describes the events surrounding the Soviet invasion in 1979 and the encounter between the military superpower and the poorly armed Afghans. The events that followed are carefully detailed, with eyewitness accounts and authoritative documentation that provide an unparalleled view of this historical moment.
Because of his prominence Kakar was at first treated with deference by the Marxist government and was not imprisoned, although he openly criticized the regime. When he was put behind bars the outcry from scholars all over the world possibly saved his life. In prison for five years, he continued collecting information, much of it from prominent Afghans of varying political persuasions who were themselves prisoners.
Kakar brings firsthand knowledge and a historian's sensibility to his account of the invasion and its aftermath. This is both a personal document and a historical one--Kakar lived through the events he describes, and his concern for human rights rather than party politics infuses his writing. As Afghans and the rest of the world try to make sense of Afghanistan's recent past, Kakar's voice will be one of those most listened to.
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"The times Kakar writes about have . . . pervasively influenced every life in Afghanistan. . . . He was continuously faced with different versions of the Afghan experience as his country went through one of the great cataclysms of its history. We are fortunate to have his account."--Robert Canfield, editor of Turko-Persia in Historical Perspective
"This is the first history of recent events in Afghanistan by a native historian trained in London. Kakar writes objectively about the Soviets, the Afghan government, and the Mujahideen. With personal observations, including years spent in Kabul's notorious Pul-i Charkhi prison, this book is unique in revealing many events hitherto not known or recorded. It will remain a standard work on . . . contemporary Afghanistan."--Richard N. Frye, Harvard University
"Kakar, one of Afghanistan's most distinguished scholars, has provided an outstanding account of a complex and interesting phase of modern Afghanistan history. . . . A fascinating and absorbing analysis . . . exhaustive and most valuable."--Vartan Gregorian, President, Brown University
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"The times Kakar writes about have . . . pervasively influenced every life in Afghanistan. . . . He was continuously faced with different versions of the Afghan experience as his country went through one of the great cataclysms of its history. We are fortunate to have his account." (Robert Canfield, editor of Turko-Persia in Historical Perspective)
M. Hassan Kakar was born in Laghman, Afghanistan, and now lives in San Diego. He has published several works of history and translated books of fiction and nonfiction from English into his native Pashto and Deri.
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Trump: US Democracy is being stolen from the People. Congress, Act Now for the People!
Today, for the sake of our democracy, for the sake of our Constitution, and for the sake of our children, we lay out the case for the entire world to hear. You want to hear it?
Crowd: (34:04)
Donald Trump: (34:06)
In every single swing state, local officials, state officials, almost all Democrats made illegal and unconstitutional changes to election procedures without the mandated approvals by the state legislatures, that these changes paved the way for fraud on a scale never seen before. And I think we'd go a long way outside of our country when I say that.
So just in a nutshell, you can't make a change on voting for a federal election unless the state legislature approves it. No judge can do it. Nobody can do it, only a legislature. So as an example in Pennsylvania or whatever, you have a Republican legislature, you have a Democrat mayor, and you have a lot of Democrats all over the place. They go to the legislature, the legislature laughs at them. Says, "We're not going to do that." They say, "Thank you very much." And they go and make the changes themselves. They do it anyway. And that's totally illegal. That's totally illegal. You can't do that.
In Pennsylvania, the Democrat Secretary of State and the Democrat State Supreme Court justices illegally abolished the signature verification requirements just 11 days prior to the election. So think of what they did. No longer is there signature verification. Oh, that's okay. We want voter ID by the way. But no longer is their signature verification, 11 days before the election! They say, "We don't want it." You know why they don't want it? Because they want to cheat. That's the only reason. Who would even think of that? We don't want to verify a signature? There were over 205,000 more ballots counted in Pennsylvania. Now think of this. You had 205,000 more ballots than you had voters. That means you had 200… Where did they come from? You know where they came from? Somebody's imagination. Whatever they needed. So in Pennsylvania you had 205,000 more votes than you had voters! And it's the number is actually much greater than that now. That was as of a week ago. And this is a mathematical impossibility, unless you want to say it's a total fraud. So Pennsylvania was defrauded.
Over 8000 ballots in Pennsylvania were cast by people whose names and dates of birth match individuals who died in 2020 and prior to the election. Think of that. Dead people! Lots of dead people, thousands. And some dead people actually requested an application. That bothers me even more. Not only are they voting, they want an application to vote. One of them was 29 years ago died. It's incredible.
Over 14,000 ballots were cast by out-of-state voters. So these are voters that don't live in the state. And by the way, these numbers are what they call outcome determinative. Meaning these numbers far surpass… I lost by a very little bit. These numbers are massive. Massive. More than 10,000 votes in Pennsylvania were illegally counted, even though they were received after Election Day. In other words, "They were received after Election Day, let's count them anyway!" And what they did in many cases is they did fraud. They took the date and they moved it back, so that it no longer is after Election Day. And more than 60,000 ballots in Pennsylvania were reported received back. They got back before they were ever supposedly mailed out. In other words, you got the ballot back before you mailed it!
… they were supposedly mailed out, in other words, you got the ballot back before you mailed it, which is also logically and logistically impossible. Think of that one. You got the ballot back. Let's send the ballots. Oh, they've already been sent. But we got the ballot back before they were sent. I don't think that's too good.
Twenty-five thousand ballots in Pennsylvania were requested by nursing home residents, all in a single giant batch, not legal. Indicating an enormous illegal ballot harvesting operation. You're not allowed to do it. It's against the law. The day before the election, the State of Pennsylvania reported the number of absentee ballots that had been sent out. Yet this number was suddenly and drastically increased by 400,000 people. It was increased. Nobody knows where it came from by 400,000 ballots. One day after the election, it remains totally unexplained. They said, "Well, we can't figure that." Now that's many, many times what it would take to overthrow the state. Just that one element. 400,000 ballots appeared from nowhere, right after the election.
By the way, Pennsylvania has now seen all of this. They didn't know because it was so quick. They had a vote, they voted, but now they see all this stuff. It's all come to light. Doesn't happen that fast. And they want to re certify their votes. They want to re certify. But the only way that can happen is if Mike Pence agrees to send it back.
Mike Pence has to agree to send it back. And many people in Congress want it sent back, and take of what you're doing. Let's say you don't do it. Somebody says, "Well, we have to obey the constitution." And you are, because you're protecting our country and you're protecting the constitution, so you are. But think of what happens. Let's say they're stiffs and they're stupid people. And they say, "Well, we really have no choice." Even though Pennsylvania and other states want to redo their votes, they want to see the numbers. They already have the numbers. Go very quickly and they want to redo their legislature because many of these votes were taken as I said, because it wasn't approved by their legislature. That in itself is illegal and then you have the scam and that's all of the things that we're talking about. But think of this: if you don't do that, that means you will have a president of the United States for four years, with his wonderful son.
You will have a president who lost all of these states, or you will have a president to put it another way, who was voted on by a bunch of stupid people who lost all of these things. You will have an illegitimate president, that's what you'll have. And we can't let that happen. These are the facts that you won't hear from the fake news media. It's all part of the suppression effort. They don't want to talk about it. They don't want to talk about it. In fact, when I started talking about that, I guarantee you a lot of the television sets and a lot of those cameras went off and that's how a lot of cameras back there. But a lot of them went off, but these are the things you don't hear about. You don't hear what you just heard. And I'm going to go over a few more states. But you don't hear it by the people who want to deceive you and demoralize you and control you, big tech, media.
Just like the suppression polls that said, we're going to lose Wisconsin by 17 points, well we won Wisconsin. They don't have it that way because they lose just by a little sliver. But they had me down the day before Washington Post, ABC poll, down 17 points. I called up a real pollster. I said, "What is that?" "Sir, that's called a suppression poll. I think you're going to win Wisconsin, sir." I said, "But why do they make it four or five points?" "Because then people vote. But when you're down 17, they say, 'Hey, I'm not going to waste my time. I love the president, but there's no way.'" Despite that, we won Wisconsin, you'll see. But that's called suppression because a lot of people, when they see that, it's very interesting. This pollster said, "Sir, if you're down three, four or five people vote. When you go down 17, they say, 'Let's save, let's go and have dinner, and let's watch the presidential defeat tonight on television darling.'"
And just like the radical left tries to blacklist you on social media, every time I put out a tweet, even if it's totally correct, totally correct. I get a flag. I get a flag. And they also don't let you get out. On Twitter, it's very hard to come on to my account. It's very hard to get out a message. They don't let the message get out nearly like they should, but I've had many people say, "I can't get on your Twitter." I don't care about Twitter. Twitter is bad news. They're all bad news. But you know what? If you want to get out of message. And if you want to go through big tech, social media, they are really, if you're a conservative, if you're a Republican, if you have a big voice, I guess they call it shadow ban. Shadow ban. They shadow ban you and it should be illegal. I've been telling these Republicans get rid of Section 230.
And for some reason, Mitch and the group, they don't want to put it in there. And they don't realize that that's going to be the end of the Republican party as we know it, but it's never going to be the end of us, never. Let them get out. Let the weak ones get out. This is a time for strength. They also want to indoctrinate your children in school by teaching them things that aren't so. They want to indoctrinate your children. It's all part of the comprehensive assault on our democracy and the American people to finally standing up and saying, "No." This crowd is again a testament to it. I did no advertising. I did nothing. You do have some groups that are big supporters. I want to thank that Amy and everybody, we have some incredible supporters, incredible, but we didn't do anything. This just happened.
Two months ago, we had a massive crowd come down to Washington. I said, "What are they there for." "Sir, they're there for you." We have nothing to do with it. These groups, they're forming all over the United States. And we got to remember, in a year from now, you're going to start working on Congress. And we got to get rid of the weak congresspeople, the ones that aren't any good, the Liz Cheneys of the world, we got to get rid of them. We got to get rid of them. She never wants a soldier brought home. I've brought a lot of our soldiers home. I don't know, some like it. They're in countries that nobody even knows the name. Nobody knows where they are. They're dying. They're great, but they're dying. They're losing their arms, their legs, their face. I brought them back home, largely back home, Afghanistan, Iraq. Remember I used to say in the old days, "Don't go into Iraq. But if you go in, keep the oil." We didn't keep the oil. So stupid. So stupid, these people. And Iraq has billions and billions of dollars now in the bank. And what did we do? We get nothing. We never get. But we do actually, we kept the oil here. We did good. We got rid of the ISIS caliphate. We got rid of plenty of different things that everybody knows and the rebuilding of our military in three years, people said it couldn't be done. And it was all made in the USA, all made in the USA. Best equipment in the world. In Wisconsin, corrupt Democrat run cities deployed more than 500 illegal unmanned, unsecured drop boxes, which collected a minimum of 91,000 unlawful votes. It was razor thin the loss. This one thing alone is much more than we would need, but there are many things.
They have these lockboxes and they pick them up and they disappear for two days. People would say, "Where's that box?" They disappeared. Nobody even knew where the hell it was. In addition, over 170,000 absentee votes were counted in Wisconsin without a valid absentee ballot application. So they had a vote, but they had no application. And that's illegal in Wisconsin. Meaning those votes were blatantly done in opposition to state law. And they came 100% from Democrat areas, such as Milwaukee and Madison, 100%. In Madison, 17,000 votes were deposited in so-called human drop boxes. You know what that is, right? Where operatives stuff thousands of unsecured ballots into duffel bags on park benches across the city in complete defiance of cease and desist letters from state legislature. The state legislature said, "Don't do it." They're the only ones that could approve it. They gave tens of thousands of votes.
They came in in duffel bags. Where the hell did they come from? According to eyewitness testimony, postal service workers in Wisconsin were also instructed to illegally backdate approximately 100,000 ballots. The margin of difference in Wisconsin was less than 20,000 votes. Each one of these things alone wins us the state. Great state, we love the state, we won the state. In Georgia, your secretary of state, I can't believe this guy's a Republican. He loves recording telephone conversations. I thought it was a great conversation personally, so did a lot of other … people love that conversation, because it says what's going on. These people are crooked. They're 100% in my opinion, one of the most corrupt. Between your governor and your secretary of state. And now you have it again last night, just take a look at what happened, what a mess and the Democrat party operatives entered into an illegal and unconstitutional settlement agreement that drastically weakened signature verification and other election security procedures.
Stacey Abrams, she took them to lunch and I beat her two years ago with a bad candidate, Brian Kemp. But the Democrats, took the Republicans to lunch because the secretary of state had no clue what the hell was happening, unless he did have a clue. That's interesting. Maybe he was with the other side, but we've been trying to get verifications of signatures in Fulton County. They won't let us do it. The only reason they won't is because we'll find things in the hundreds of thousands. Why wouldn't they let us verify signatures and Fulton County? Which is known for being very corrupt. They won't do it. They go to some other county where you would live. I said, "That's not the problem. The problem is Fulton County." Home of Stacey Abrams. She did a good job. I congratulate her, but it was done in such a way that we can't let this stuff happen.
We won't have a country of it happens. As a result Georgia's absentee ballot rejection rate was more than 10 times lower than previous levels, because the criteria was so off, 48 counties in Georgia with thousands and thousands of votes rejected zero ballots. There wasn't one ballot. In other words, in a year in which more mail-in ballots were sent than ever before, and more people were voting by mail for the first time, the rejection rate was drastically lower than it had ever been before. The only way this can be explained is if tens of thousands of illegitimate votes were added to the tally, that's the only way you could explain it. By the way, you're talking about tens of thousands. If Georgia had merely rejected the same number of unlawful ballots, as in other years, there should have been approximately 45,000 ballots rejected, far more than what we needed to win, just over 11,000.
They should find those votes. They should absolutely find that just over 11,000 votes, that's all we need. They defrauded us out of a win in Georgia, and we're not going to forget it. There's only one reason the Democrats could possibly want to eliminate signature matching, oppose voter ID and stop citizenship confirmation. Are you in citizenship? You're not allowed to ask that question. Because they want to steal the election. The radical left knows exactly what they're doing. They're ruthless and it's time that somebody did something about it. And Mike Pence, I hope you're going to stand up for the good of our constitution and for the good of our country. And if you're not, I'm going to be very disappointed in you. I will tell you right now. I'm not hearing good stories. In Fulton County, republican poll Watchers were rejected in some cases, physically from the room under the false pretense of a pipe burst.
Water main burst, everybody leave. Which we now know was a total lie. Then election officials pull boxes, Democrats and suitcases of ballots out from under a table. You all saw it on television, totally fraudulent. And illegally scanned them for nearly two hours totally unsupervised. Tens of thousands of votes, as that coincided with a mysterious vote dump of up to 100,000 votes for Joe Biden, almost none for Trump. Oh, that sounds fair. That was at 1:34 AM. The Georgia secretary of state and pathetic governor of Georgia … although he says, I'm a great president. I sort of maybe have to change. He said the other day, "Yes, I disagree with president, but he's been a great president." Oh, good. Thanks. Thank you very much. Because of him and others. Brian Kemp, vote him the hell out of office, please.
Well, his rates are so low, his approval rating now, I think it just reached a record low. They've rejected five separate appeals for an independent and comprehensive audit of signatures in Fulton County. Even without an audit, the number of fraudulent ballots that we've identified across the state is staggering. Over 10,300 ballots in Georgia were cast by individuals whose names and dates of birth match Georgia residents who died in 2020 and prior to the election. More than 2,500 ballots were cast by individuals whose names and dates of birth match incarcerated felons in Georgia prison. People who are not allowed to vote. More than 4,500 illegal ballots were cast by individuals who do not appear on the state's own voter rolls. Over 18,000 illegal ballots were cast by individuals who registered to vote using an address listed as vacant, according to the postal service. At least 88,000 ballots in Georgia were cast by people whose registrations were illegally backdated.
Each one of these is far more than we need. 66,000 votes in Georgia were cast by individuals under the legal voting age. And at least 15,000 ballots were cast by individuals who moved out of the state prior to November 3rd election. They say they moved right back. They move right back. Oh, they moved out. They moved right back. Okay. They miss Georgia that much. I do. I love Georgia, but it's a corrupt system. Despite all of this, the margin in Georgia is only 11,779 votes. Each and every one of these issues is enough to give us a victory in Georgia, a big, beautiful victory. Make no mistake, this selection stolen from you, from me and from the country. And not a single swing state has conducted a comprehensive audit to remove the illegal ballots. This should absolutely occur in every single contestant state before the election is certified.
In the State of Arizona, over 36,000 ballots were illegally cast by non-citizens. 2000 ballots were returned with no address. More than 22,000 ballots were returned before they were ever supposedly mailed out. They returned, but we haven't mailed them yet. 11,600 more ballots and votes were counted more than there were actual voters. You see that? So you have more votes again than you have voters.
150,000 people registered in Maricopa County after the registration deadline. 103,000 ballots in the county were sent for electronic adjudication with no Republican observers. In Clark County, Nevada, the accuracy settings on signature verification machines were purposely lowered before they were used to count over 130,000 ballots. If you signed your name as Santa Claus, it would go through. There were also more than 42,000 double votes in Nevada. Over 150, 000 people were hurt so badly by what took place. And 1500 ballots were cast by individuals whose names and dates of birth match Nevada residents who died in 2020, prior to November 3rd election. More than 8,000 votes were cast by individuals who had no address and probably didn't live there. The margin in Nevada is down at a very low number. Any of these things would have taken care of the situation. We would have won-
Any of these things would have taken care of the situation. We would have won Nevada also. Every one of these we're going over, we win. In Michigan quickly, the secretary of state, a real great one, flooded the state with unsolicited mail-in ballot applications, sent to every person on the rolls, in direct violation of state law. More than 17,000 Michigan ballots were cast by individuals whose names and dates of birth matched people who were deceased. In Wayne County, that's a great one. That's Detroit. 174,000 ballots were counted without being tied to an actual registered voter. Nobody knows where they came from. Also in Wayne County, poll watches observed canvassers re-scanning batches of ballots over and over again, up to three or four or five times. In Detroit, turnout was 139% of registered voters. Think of that. So you had 139% of the people in Detroit voting. This is in Michigan, Detroit, Michigan.
A career employee of the Detroit, City of Detroit, testified under penalty of perjury that she witnessed city workers coaching voters to vote straight Democrat, while accompanying them to watch who they voted for. When a Republican came in, they wouldn't talk to him. The same worker was instructed not to ask for any voter ID and not to attempt to validate any signatures if they were Democrats. She also told to illegally, and was told backdate ballots received after the deadline and reports that thousands and thousands of ballots were improperly backdated. That's Michigan. Four witnesses have testified under penalty of perjury that after officials in Detroit announced the last votes had been counted, tens of thousands of additional ballots arrived without required envelopes. Every single one was for a Democrat. I got no votes.
At 6:31 AM, in the early morning hours after voting had ended, Michigan suddenly reported 147,000 votes. An astounding 94% went to Joe Biden, who campaigned brilliantly from his basement. Only a couple of percentage points went to Trump. Such gigantic and one-sided vote dumps were only observed in a few swing states and they were observed in the states where it was necessary. You know what's interesting, President Obama beat Biden in every state other than the swing states where Biden killed him. But the swing States were the ones that mattered. There were always just enough to push Joe Biden barely into the lead. We were ahead by a lot and within the number of hours we were losing by a little.
Donald Trump: (01:00:03)
In addition, there is the highly troubling matter of Dominion voting systems. In one Michigan County alone, 6,000 votes were switched from Trump to Biden and the same systems are used in the majority of states in our country. Senator William Ligon, a great gentleman, chairman of Georgia Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senator Ligon, highly respected on elections has written a letter describing his concerns with Dominion in Georgia.
He wrote, and I quote, "The Dominion voting machines employed in Fulton County had an astronomical and astounding 93.67% error rate." It's only wrong 93% of the time. "In the scanning of ballots requiring a review panel to adjudicate or determine the voter's interest, in over 106,000 ballots out of a total of 113,000." Think of it, you go in and you vote and then they tell people who you're supposed to be voting for. They make up whatever they want. Nobody's ever even heard. They adjudicate your vote. They say, "Well, we don't think Trump wants to vote for Trump. We think he wants to vote for Biden. Put it down for Biden." The national average for such an error rate is far less than 1% and yet you're at 93%. " The source of this astronomical error rate must be identified to determine if these machines were set up or destroyed to allow for a third party to disregard the actual ballot cast by the registered voter."
The letter continues, "There is clear evidence that tens of thousands of votes were switched from President Trump to former Vice President Biden in several counties in Georgia. For example, in Bibb County, President Trump was reported to have 29, 391 votes at 9:11 PM Eastern time. While simultaneously Vice President Joe Biden was reported to have 17,213. Minutes later, just minutes, at the next update, these vote numbers switched with President Trump going way down to 17,000 and Biden going way up to 29,391." And that was very quick, a 12,000 vote switch, all in Mr. Biden's favor.
So, I mean, I could go on and on about this fraud that took place in every state and all of these legislatures want this back. I don't want to do it to you because I love you and it's freezing out here, but I could just go on forever. I can tell you this…
Speaker 1: (01:02:52)
We love you. We love you. We love you. We love you. We love you. We love you. We love you. We love you.
So when you hear, when you hear, "While there is no evidence to prove any wrongdoing," this is the most fraudulent thing anybody's… This is a criminal enterprise. This is a criminal enterprise and the press will say, and I'm sure they won't put any of that on there because that's no good, do you ever see, "While there is no evidence to back President Trump's assertion," I could go on for another hour reading this stuff to you and telling you about it. There's never been anything like it. Think about it, Detroit had more votes than it had voters. Pennsylvania had 205,000 more votes than it had more, but you don't have to go any… Between that, I think that's almost better than dead people, if you think, right? More votes than they had voters, and many other States are also.
It's a disgrace that the United States of America, tens of millions of people are allowed to go vote without so much as even showing identification. In no state is there any question or effort made to verify the identity, citizenship, residency, or eligibility of the votes cast. The Republicans have to get tougher. You're not going to have a Republican party if you don't get tougher. They want to play so straight, they want to play so, "Sir, yes, the United States, the constitution doesn't allow me to send them back to the States." Well, I say, "Yes, it does because the constitution says you have to protect our country and you have to protect our constitution and you can't vote on fraud," and fraud breaks up everything, doesn't it? When you catch somebody in a fraud, you're allowed to go by very different rules. So I hope Mike has the courage to do what he has to do. And I hope he doesn't listen to the RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) and the stupid people that he's listening to. It is also widely understood that the voter rolls are crammed full of non-citizens, felons and people who have moved out of state and individuals who are otherwise ineligible to vote. Yet Democrats oppose every effort to clean up their voter rolls. They don't want to clean them up, they are loaded. And how many people here know other people that when the hundreds of thousands and then millions of ballots got sent out, got three, four, five, six, and I heard one who got seven ballots. And then they say, "You didn't quite make it, sir." We won. We won in a landslide. This was a landslide.
They said, "It's not American to challenge the election." This is the most corrupt election in the history, maybe of the world. You know, you could go third world countries, but I don't think they had hundreds of thousands of votes and they don't have voters for them. I mean, no matter where you go, nobody would think this. In fact, it's so egregious, it's so bad, that a lot of people don't even believe it. It's so crazy that people don't even believe it. It can't be true. So they don't believe it. This is not just a matter of domestic politics, this is a matter of national security. So today, in addition to challenging the certification of the election, I'm calling on Congress and the state legislatures to quickly pass sweeping election reforms, and you better do it before we have no country left. Today is not the end. It's just the beginning.
With your help over the last four years, we built the greatest political movement in the history of our country and nobody even challenges that. I say that over and over, and I never get challenged by the fake news, and they challenge almost everything we say. But our fight against the big donors, big media, big tech and others is just getting started. This is the greatest in history. There's never been a movement like that. You look back there all the way to the Washington Monument. It's hard to believe. We must stop the steal and then we must ensure that such outrageous election fraud never happens again, can never be allowed to happen again, but we're going forward. We'll take care of going forward. We got to take care of going back. Don't let them talk, "Okay, well we promise," I've had a lot of people, "Sir, you're at 96% for four years." I said, "I'm not interested right now. I'm interested in right there."
With your help we will finally pass powerful requirements for voter ID. You need an ID to cash your check. You need an ID to go to a bank, to buy alcohol, to drive a car. Every person should need to show an ID in order to cast your most important thing, a vote. We will also require proof of American citizenship in order to vote in American elections. We just had a good victory in court on that one, actually. We will ban ballot harvesting and prohibit the use of unsecured drop boxes to commit rampant fraud. These drop boxes are fraudulent. There for, they get… They disappear and then all of a sudden they show up. It's fraudulent. We will stop the practice of universal, unsolicited mail-in balloting. We will clean up the voter rolls that ensure that every single person who cast a vote is a citizen of our country, a resident of the state in which they vote and their vote is cast in a lawful and honest manner. We will restore the vital civic tradition of in-person voting on election day so that voters can be fully informed when they make their choice. We will finally hold big tech accountable and if these people had courage and guts, they would get rid of Section 230, something that no other company, no other person in America, in the world, has.
All of these tech monopolies are going to abuse their power and interfere in our elections and it has to be stopped and the Republicans have to get a lot tougher and so should the Democrats. They should be regulated, investigated and brought to justice under the fullest extent of the law. They're totally breaking the law. Together we will drain the Washington swamp and we will clean up the corruption in our nation's capital. We have done a big job on it, but you think it's easy, it's a dirty business. It's a dirty business. You have a lot of bad people out there. Despite everything we've been through, looking out all over this country and seeing fantastic crowds, although this I think is our all time record. I think you have 250, 000 people. 250,000.
Looking out at all the amazing patriots here today, I have never been more confident in our nation's future. Well, I have to say we have to be a little bit careful. That's a nice statement, but we have to be a little careful with that statement. If we allow this group of people to illegally take over our country, because it's illegal when the votes are illegal, when the way they got there is illegal, when the States that vote are given false and fraudulent information. We are the greatest country on earth and we are headed, and were headed, in the right direction. You know, the wall is built, we're doing record numbers at the wall. Now they want to take down the wall. Let's let everyone flow in. Let's let everybody flow in.
We did a great job in the wall. Remember the wall? They said it could never be done. One of the largest infrastructure projects we've ever had in this country and it's had a tremendous impact and we got rid of catch and release, we got rid of all of the stuff that we had to live with. But now the caravans, they think Biden's getting in, the caravans are forming again. They want to come in again and rip off our country. Can't let it happen. As this enormous crowd shows, we have truth and justice on our side. We have a deep and enduring love for America in our hearts. We love our country. We have overwhelming pride in this great country, and we have it deep in our souls. Together we are determined to defend and preserve government of the people, by the people and for the people.
Our brightest days are before us, our greatest achievements still wait. I think one of our great achievements will be election security because nobody until I came along, had any idea how corrupt our elections were. And again, most people would stand there at 9:00 in the evening and say, "I want to thank you very much," and they go off to some other life, but I said, "Something's wrong here. Something's really wrong. Can't have happened." And we fight. We fight like Hell and if you don't fight like Hell, you're not going to have a country anymore.
Our exciting adventures and boldest endeavors have not yet begun. My fellow Americans for our movement, for our children and for our beloved country and I say this, despite all that's happened, the best is yet to come.
So we're going to, we're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue, I love Pennsylvania Avenue, and we're going to the Capitol and we're going to try and give… The Democrats are hopeless. They're never voting for anything, not even one vote. But we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones, because the strong ones don't need any of our help, we're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I want to thank you all. God bless you and God bless America. Thank you all for being here, this is incredible. Thank you very much. Thank you.
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A miscarriage is one of the most devastating events that can occur in the life of an expectant mother. If you've endured one, you may wonder why it happened to you. Emotions from sadness to anger and everything in between are completely understandable. As heart-wrenching as a miscarriage is, it's actually fairly common. The Mayo Clinic estimates that between 10 and 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. And up to 60% of all conceptions, in which the woman may not even be aware she is pregnant in the early weeks, end in miscarriage. So, you are not alone if you have gone through this trauma, and there is hope for the future.
In this post, we'll talk about the reasons miscarriages happen, how to recognize one, and how to recover and move forward if you'd like to become pregnant again. If you've gone through a miscarriage and have any coping tips, we'd love to hear them in the comments section.
What causes a miscarriage?
Miscarriage Symptoms
Types of Miscarriages: Early Miscarriage vs. Pregnancy Loss
How to Recover After a Miscarriage
Becoming Pregnant After a Miscarriage
Many early pregnancy failures are beyond a woman's control. Sometimes, women who don't know they're pregnant don't notice a very early miscarriage because it can appear as spotting. Miscarriage, which is clinically defined as the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy, may have no identifiable cause. Working, sexual activity, and exercise do not affect an early miscarriage. However, recent studies have suggested a link between antibiotic use and miscarriage.
More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy; those that occur after 20 weeks are called late miscarriages or stillbirths. Most miscarriages occur when the fetus is not developing normally. This abnormal development may be due to a chromosomal defect (such as those that cause Down syndrome and other developmental disorders). In fact, half of all miscarriages are thought to occur for this reason.
But moms should not feel responsible for a possible chromosomal defect, as the Mayo Clinic states:
Most of these chromosome problems occur by chance as the embryo divides and grows — not because of problems inherited from the parents.
In some cases, though, health conditions in the mother, like diabetes and uterine disorders, may cause a miscarriage. Women who are over age 35 or who have had three miscarriages have a higher risk of miscarriage, in addition to women with thyroid problems. Women who have suffered more than one miscarriage may wish to have an ultrasound, hysteroscopy, or other test to determine whether uterine issues were a causative factor.
See also: Dad Matters: How a Father's Genes Affect Baby
Intuition plays a big role in motherhood, even before a baby is born. Many women who have endured miscarriages say that they "just knew something was wrong." But there are telltale signs to look for.
May be light (i.e., spotting) or profuse. But bleeding doesn't always mean a miscarriage. Dr. Ingrid Rodi of The Fertility Center in Santa Monica, California, points out that about 30% of pregnant women may bleed. To be safe, women who experience bleeding during pregnancy should seek medical attention.
Mild discomfort or severe pain may occur in the pelvic area, abdomen, or even the lower back. Some women who have miscarried describe the pain as similar to menstrual symptoms. If you're experiencing any level of pain, it's important to see your doctor.
As a mom-to-be, you're naturally attuned to the movement and activity of the life inside you. If this movement changes, or suddenly ceases, it could be a sign that you're miscarrying. Again, if you experience this or any other symptom (or if something "just doesn't feel right"), then see a doctor.
An early miscarriage can refer to many events that might not even result in pregnancy loss. Per UC Davis Health's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the types of miscarriages include the following:
Threatened miscarriage: This refers to spotting or bleeding in the first trimester. About one-third of all women bleed in the first trimester, and only half of those women miscarry.
Complete miscarriage: The entire pregnancy is passed from the uterus.
Incomplete miscarriage: Only some pregnancy tissue has passed, with the rest eventually passing on its own.
Anembryonic gestation: The embryonic tissue never developed into a fetus or started to develop and stopped.
Embryonic or fetal demise: The early fetus (at 10 weeks or more) stops developing.
Missed abortion: The pregnancy stops developing but tissue does not pass out of the uterus for at least four weeks.
Septic miscarriage: An infection in the uterus that requires urgent medical treatment, which includes antibiotics and suction evacuation of the uterus. The mother will develop a fever and may have bleeding, pain, and a foul discharge odor.
Most miscarriages can go without medical treatment. Our bodies are strong and can bounce back after loss, as difficult as it may be to handle for the time being.
Things to expect if you go through a miscarriage: Vaginal bleeding will occur for 5-7 days after a miscarriage and be similar to a period. Cramping and blood clots about the size of a quarter are normal. However, vaginal bleeding that is heavier than a normal period for 1-2 days, lasts more than 7 days, or soaks a maxipad every hour for 2-3 hours should be seen by a doctor (women also should not wear tampons directly after a miscarriage, or have sex). Similarly, seek medical attention if you have a high fever of above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, foul discharge, or severe abdominal pain.
Recovering emotionally from a miscarriage is as important as recovering physically. First, acknowledge and honor your loss. Don't let anyone undermine what you are going through. The loss is very real for you and possibly your partner.
Grief is a process that you need to allow yourself in order to heal. Let go of any feelings of guilt (because it wasn't your fault!) and immerse yourself in self-care rituals. That might mean a warm bath, a good cry, a support group, some comfort food, or whatever feels best for you. As the doctors at USC Fertility tell us, "one of the treatments that has been proven to improve outcome is good, old-fashioned TLC."
Physically, you may be feeling less energetic for a while, and your menstrual cycles may not return to regularity for up to 8 weeks. Talk with your doctor and see if it's a good time to strengthen your body with restorative yoga or other soothing, movement-based therapy. On the other hand, you may prefer to be less active physically as you recover, and that's fine, too. Honoring your loss also means honoring yourself.
See also: Should I Exercise While Pregnant?
The good news is that miscarriage tends to be an isolated incident that does not recur in most future pregnancies. According to USC Fertility, the chances of women experiencing a second miscarriage range from 14% to 21% (and only about 1% to 4% of women will have two miscarriages in a row). Most women (close to 70%) who have endured even up to three consecutive miscarriages will go on to have subsequent healthy pregnancies and live births.
So, how soon after a miscarriage can you get pregnant? The answer varies according to each woman (by age, medical history, circumstances of the miscarriage, etc.) but in general, most women may start trying after their first menstrual period following the miscarriage. Trying to conceive soon after a miscarriage may actually improve the odds of becoming pregnant. A research study published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology journal found that 70% of women who tried to get pregnant within 3 months after the miscarriage did get pregnant, compared to 51% of women who became pregnant after waiting longer than 3 months.
That said, there are several steps you can take to improve your chances of getting pregnant after a miscarriage:
Make it a priority to quit smoking if you're a smoker. Alcohol should also be eliminated.
Take measures to lower your blood pressure if it's high. A low-sodium diet and daily walking routine can help.
Work toward a healthy weight if you're currently overweight or underweight.
However, the most important measure you can take is to find your peace. This may seem like the most difficult thing after what you've been through, so do it in your own way and time, whether it means taking 10 minutes out of your day for a meditative breathing practice or sleeping in on a rainy Saturday morning.
It's your body, your heart, and your process.


When people ask me what I am doing these day, I tell them that I spend most of the time at public libraries, and that is true. After I finished school, I moved into my wife's parents' house temporarily (hopefully). And they do not have internet home. That is why I began public library tour.
사람들이 요즘 뭐하냐고 물으면 대부분의 시간을 공립 도서관에서 보낸다고 대답한다. 그게 사실이니까. 졸업하고 나서 처가집으로 임시 (제발!) 이사를 갔다. 그런데 집에 인터넷이 없어서 공립 도서관에 가기 시작했다.
I've been to many public libraries around Chicago suburbs including Naperville, Aurora, Darien, Bolingbrook, and couple more. All public libraries have free wi-fi, free A/C and heater (according to season), free books, free CD, free DVD. They also rent game consoles such as X-Box and PlayStation, game titles, laptops (both PC and Mac), hoopla, netflix and other devices. At Naperville libraries, the survey is going on what people want to check-out: Google Chromecast, iPad, Go Pro Cam, and couple more cool gadgets.
시카고 교외지역의 여러 공립 도서관에 다녀봤다. 네이퍼빌, 오로라, 대리언, 볼링브룩을 비롯한 여러 도시들인데, 모든 도서관에는 와이파이가 공짜, 냉난방(계절에 따라)이 공짜, 책이 공짜, 음악 씨디가 공짜, 영화 디비디가 공짜다. 또한 엑박이나 플스와 같은 게임기를 대여해 주고, 게임 타이틀도 수천개 빌릴 수 있고, 랩탑 (피씨와 맥 모두)도 빌려주고, 후플라와 넷플릭스 같은 장비도 대여해 준다. 네이퍼빌 도서관에서는 현재 어떤 장비를 추가로 대여하고 싶은지 설문조사 중인데, 장비에는 구글 크롬캐스트, 아이패드, 고프로 캠 등을 비롯한 최신 장비들이 가득 예시되어 있다.
All these are free. And I wish they would have free coffee as well. But as Christine, the head librarian at JKM Library (for both McCormick Theological Seminary and Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago), pointed out, these are not free. The library is run by the taxes we pay. And for that reason, I am so proud that I am paying tax. And I am so happy that my tax is used for the public library.
이 모든 게 공짜다! 커피도 좀 공짜로 줬으면 좋겠는데… 하지만 JKM 도서관(맥코믹 신학교와 루터교 신학교의 도서관) 관장인 크리스틴이 지적한 것 처럼 이들은 공짜가 아니다. 도서관은 우리가 내는 세금으로 운영된다. 그런 이유로 나는 내가 세금을 낸다는 사실이 자랑스럽고, 또 그 세금이 이런 공립 도서관에 쓰인다는 게 너무 기쁘다.
When I moved to Canada from Korea, I was so surprised at Toronto Public Libraries. They are so awesome and great. I've never seen such library in Korea. I guess Korea also has similar ones but they are not accessible. I usually went to big book stores to read (for free) such as Kyobo and Chongro. But these libraries in Toronto and also in Winnipeg are so easily accessible and has a lot of books (even Korean books!) and provide various services to the public. There are giant libraries in downtown area, but there are also small libraries in residential areas. If the book you want is not available at your next door library, you can ask for it, then they will bring it so that you can pick it up at your own next door library.
한국에서 캐나다로 처음 왔을 때, 토론토 공립 도서관을 보고 너무 놀랐다. 이렇게 좋고 훌륭할 수가! 이런 건 한국에서 본 적이 없었다. 물론 한국에도 이런게 있겠지만 잘 알려지지도 쉽게 갈 수도 없었다. 한국에서는 주로 교보문고나 종로서적과 같은 대형 책방에 가서 책을 공짜로 읽었다. 토론토와 위니펙의 도서관들은 쉽게 찾아갈 수가 있는데다 책도 많았다. (한국책도 있었다!) 또한 대중에게 여러 다양한 서비스를 해준다. 다운타운 지역에는 거대한 도서관이 있지만, 주거지역에도 도서관들이 많이 있다. 집 근처 도서관에 원하는 책이 없어서 신청을 하면, 그 책을 다른 도서관에서 운반해 줘서 집 옆 도서관에서 찾아갈 수도 있다.
These library system is so cool and awesome. This is the ONE thing that I love the most in Canada and in America. God bless the public libraries!
이런 도서관 시스템은 너무 훌륭하고 좋다. 캐나다와 미국에서 내가 제일 좋아하는 것이 바로 이런 도서관 시스템이다. 도서관 만세!


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Ladies - unlike a lot of Professional Shops, I stock a complete range of Ladies Callaway and Ping hardware, bags, shoes and extensive clothing range for all your golfing needs.
In fact I stock everything you can imagine, so please feel free to ask me if you don't see something you are after, and I'm sure I will be able to get it for you.
I can normally get most products that I do not happen to have in stock within 2 days. Sometimes even overnight. Customised items or brands I do not normally stock, I can usually get within 5 - 10 days.
I always have a wide range of ex-demonstration for sale and will happily consider trade-in of second hand equipment provided it is less than five year's old and is a recognised brand. This can be used against a trade in of clubs or against any golf stock in store.
If I don't have the exact item you require, I will place an express order which normally arrives within a few days. This also means that I can maintain the best prices and ensure prompt deliveries.


Abstract: Empirical evidence for the effect of stock liquidity on firm value is limited and mixed due to a severe endogeneity problem. This article adds to the literature on this topic by providing new empirical evidence using the nontradable share reform in China as a quasi-natural experiment. Our results show that higher stock liquidity can lead to significant firm value improvement.


In 2016, local governments implemented targeted measures to alleviate and eliminate poverty, and accomplished the task of lifting 10 million people out of poverty. But why the war against poverty is getting harder at each succeeding stage? In an interview by Minsheng Weekly, Liu Yongfu, Director of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation, gave the answer.
Liu Yongfu (second right) visiting the animal husbandry facilities of poor households in Zhangzhuang Village, Lankao County, Henan Province, on November 20, 2014.
Liu Yongfu: Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping has treated fighting poverty as the number one priority related to living standards. It has worked on a raft of comprehensive measures in accordance with the overall plan for promoting all-round economic, political, cultural, social, and ecological progress and the Four-Pronged Comprehensive Strategy. By 2020, we are expected to win the war against poverty and wipe out poverty in the rural areas as a whole. No one should be left behind on our journey toward prosperity.
This goal requires that we lift some 10 million rural residents out of poverty every year of the 13th Five-year Plan (2016-2020). This is a significant target, and it is getting more and more difficult to achieve as we move forward. This is the objective reality we have to deal with. Since the poverty alleviation standard has been raised, it will be all the harder to lift such a large number of people out of poverty and to keep the numbers up at such a high level of 10 million.
There are many challenges. The poverty headcount ratio stands at around 20% in 14 contiguous poor areas, and particularly in Tibet, the Tibetan-inhabited areas in Sichuan, four regions in southern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Liangshan, Nujiang, Linxia and other remote regions inhabited by ethnic minorities. These regions suffer from hostile living conditions and multiple other factors leading to persistent poverty. They are handicapped by significant shortcomings in infrastructure and public service provision, therefore it is extremely difficult to achieve the goal of lifting them out of poverty.
Some 128,000 out of 500,000 villages have been documented as villages in need of help in China's war against poverty, accounting for 20% of the total. These villages host 60% of all the poor population in the country, and around one-third of them have a poverty headcount ratio that remains stubbornly above 20%. By the end of 2016, the poverty headcount ratio nationwide had been reduced to 4.5% - the huge gap between these regions and the national average means we are facing a tough battle ahead.
In China today, low incomes are only part of the reason behind poverty. Most poor people do not have a problem in feeding themselves. At present, most poverty is expenditure-related. What we mean by expenditure-related poverty is that poverty is caused by unsustainable expenditure attributable to factors like ill-health and education. Another heavy burden is lavish spending on weddings and funerals, as the practice of "keeping face" has long been hardwired into people's minds in many impoverished regions.


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