Snrky: Which way is the door?
Which way is the door?
Directionally correct is one of my least favorite phrases/bits of jargon. While it's supposed to mean, we have a mutual understanding and we're all headed the same direction, so it will work out, what it really seems to mean is we don't have time to finish this task or estimate, so we're just going to trust we're headed the right direction without appropriate spikes or any sort of real design. Worse is when it means you gave us something that looks like an estimate, even though you were the only one involved, so we're going to hang it on your head, although we'll call it hanging it on your expertise.
Apparently I'm not the only one who has problems with the phrase. There are entries out there for it over the last half a decade.
Snarky: The PM said to remain directionally correct.
Title: Which way is the door?


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/**
 * @file
 * Definition of Drupal\Core\Database\Driver\mysql\Schema
 */

namespace Drupal\Core\Database\Driver\mysql;

use Drupal\Component\Utility\String;
use Drupal\Core\Database\Database;
use Drupal\Core\Database\Query\Condition;
use Drupal\Core\Database\SchemaObjectExistsException;
use Drupal\Core\Database\SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException;
use Drupal\Core\Database\Schema as DatabaseSchema;

/**
 * @addtogroup schemaapi
 * @{
 */

class Schema extends DatabaseSchema {

  /**
   * Maximum length of a table comment in MySQL.
   */
  const COMMENT_MAX_TABLE = 60;

  /**
   * Maximum length of a column comment in MySQL.
   */
  const COMMENT_MAX_COLUMN = 255;

  /**
   * Get information about the table and database name from the prefix.
   *
   * @return
   *   A keyed array with information about the database, table name and prefix.
   */
  protected function getPrefixInfo($table = 'default', $add_prefix = TRUE) {
    $info = array('prefix' => $this->connection->tablePrefix($table));
    if ($add_prefix) {
      $table = $info['prefix'] . $table;
    }
    if (($pos = strpos($table, '.')) !== FALSE) {
      $info['database'] = substr($table, 0, $pos);
      $info['table'] = substr($table, ++$pos);
    }
    else {
      $db_info = Database::getConnectionInfo();
      $info['database'] = $db_info[$this->connection->getTarget()]['database'];
      $info['table'] = $table;
    }
    return $info;
  }

  /**
   * Build a condition to match a table name against a standard information_schema.
   *
   * MySQL uses databases like schemas rather than catalogs so when we build
   * a condition to query the information_schema.tables, we set the default
   * database as the schema unless specified otherwise, and exclude table_catalog
   * from the condition criteria.
   */
  protected function buildTableNameCondition($table_name, $operator = '=', $add_prefix = TRUE) {
    $table_info = $this->getPrefixInfo($table_name, $add_prefix);

    $condition = new Condition('AND');
    $condition->condition('table_schema', $table_info['database']);
    $condition->condition('table_name', $table_info['table'], $operator);
    return $condition;
  }

  /**
   * Generate SQL to create a new table from a Drupal schema definition.
   *
   * @param $name
   *   The name of the table to create.
   * @param $table
   *   A Schema API table definition array.
   * @return
   *   An array of SQL statements to create the table.
   */
  protected function createTableSql($name, $table) {
    $info = $this->connection->getConnectionOptions();

    // Provide defaults if needed.
    $table += array(
      'mysql_engine' => 'InnoDB',
      'mysql_character_set' => 'utf8',
    );

    $sql = "CREATE TABLE {" . $name . "} (\n";

    // Add the SQL statement for each field.
    foreach ($table['fields'] as $field_name => $field) {
      $sql .= $this->createFieldSql($field_name, $this->processField($field)) . ", \n";
    }

    // Process keys & indexes.
    $keys = $this->createKeysSql($table);
    if (count($keys)) {
      $sql .= implode(", \n", $keys) . ", \n";
    }

    // Remove the last comma and space.
    $sql = substr($sql, 0, -3) . "\n) ";

    $sql .= 'ENGINE = ' . $table['mysql_engine'] . ' DEFAULT CHARACTER SET ' . $table['mysql_character_set'];
    // By default, MySQL uses the default collation for new tables, which is
    // 'utf8_general_ci' for utf8. If an alternate collation has been set, it
    // needs to be explicitly specified.
    // @see DatabaseConnection_mysql
    if (!empty($info['collation'])) {
      $sql .= ' COLLATE ' . $info['collation'];
    }

    // Add table comment.
    if (!empty($table['description'])) {
      $sql .= ' COMMENT ' . $this->prepareComment($table['description'], self::COMMENT_MAX_TABLE);
    }

    return array($sql);
  }

  /**
   * Create an SQL string for a field to be used in table creation or alteration.
   *
   * Before passing a field out of a schema definition into this function it has
   * to be processed by _db_process_field().
   *
   * @param $name
   *   Name of the field.
   * @param $spec
   *   The field specification, as per the schema data structure format.
   */
  protected function createFieldSql($name, $spec) {
    $sql = "`" . $name . "` " . $spec['mysql_type'];

    if (in_array($spec['mysql_type'], array('VARCHAR', 'CHAR', 'TINYTEXT', 'MEDIUMTEXT', 'LONGTEXT', 'TEXT'))) {
      if (isset($spec['length'])) {
        $sql .= '(' . $spec['length'] . ')';
      }
      if (!empty($spec['binary'])) {
        $sql .= ' BINARY';
      }
    }
    elseif (isset($spec['precision']) && isset($spec['scale'])) {
      $sql .= '(' . $spec['precision'] . ', ' . $spec['scale'] . ')';
    }

    if (!empty($spec['unsigned'])) {
      $sql .= ' unsigned';
    }

    if (isset($spec['not null'])) {
      if ($spec['not null']) {
        $sql .= ' NOT NULL';
      }
      else {
        $sql .= ' NULL';
      }
    }

    if (!empty($spec['auto_increment'])) {
      $sql .= ' auto_increment';
    }

    // $spec['default'] can be NULL, so we explicitly check for the key here.
    if (array_key_exists('default', $spec)) {
      if (is_string($spec['default'])) {
        $spec['default'] = "'" . $spec['default'] . "'";
      }
      elseif (!isset($spec['default'])) {
        $spec['default'] = 'NULL';
      }
      $sql .= ' DEFAULT ' . $spec['default'];
    }

    if (empty($spec['not null']) && !isset($spec['default'])) {
      $sql .= ' DEFAULT NULL';
    }

    // Add column comment.
    if (!empty($spec['description'])) {
      $sql .= ' COMMENT ' . $this->prepareComment($spec['description'], self::COMMENT_MAX_COLUMN);
    }

    return $sql;
  }

  /**
   * Set database-engine specific properties for a field.
   *
   * @param $field
   *   A field description array, as specified in the schema documentation.
   */
  protected function processField($field) {

    if (!isset($field['size'])) {
      $field['size'] = 'normal';
    }

    // Set the correct database-engine specific datatype.
    // In case one is already provided, force it to uppercase.
    if (isset($field['mysql_type'])) {
      $field['mysql_type'] = drupal_strtoupper($field['mysql_type']);
    }
    else {
      $map = $this->getFieldTypeMap();
      $field['mysql_type'] = $map[$field['type'] . ':' . $field['size']];
    }

    if (isset($field['type']) && $field['type'] == 'serial') {
      $field['auto_increment'] = TRUE;
    }

    return $field;
  }

  public function getFieldTypeMap() {
    // Put :normal last so it gets preserved by array_flip. This makes
    // it much easier for modules (such as schema.module) to map
    // database types back into schema types.
    // $map does not use drupal_static as its value never changes.
    static $map = array(
      'varchar:normal'  => 'VARCHAR',
      'char:normal'     => 'CHAR',

      'text:tiny'       => 'TINYTEXT',
      'text:small'      => 'TINYTEXT',
      'text:medium'     => 'MEDIUMTEXT',
      'text:big'        => 'LONGTEXT',
      'text:normal'     => 'TEXT',

      'serial:tiny'     => 'TINYINT',
      'serial:small'    => 'SMALLINT',
      'serial:medium'   => 'MEDIUMINT',
      'serial:big'      => 'BIGINT',
      'serial:normal'   => 'INT',

      'int:tiny'        => 'TINYINT',
      'int:small'       => 'SMALLINT',
      'int:medium'      => 'MEDIUMINT',
      'int:big'         => 'BIGINT',
      'int:normal'      => 'INT',

      'float:tiny'      => 'FLOAT',
      'float:small'     => 'FLOAT',
      'float:medium'    => 'FLOAT',
      'float:big'       => 'DOUBLE',
      'float:normal'    => 'FLOAT',

      'numeric:normal'  => 'DECIMAL',

      'blob:big'        => 'LONGBLOB',
      'blob:normal'     => 'BLOB',
    );
    return $map;
  }

  protected function createKeysSql($spec) {
    $keys = array();

    if (!empty($spec['primary key'])) {
      $keys[] = 'PRIMARY KEY (' . $this->createKeysSqlHelper($spec['primary key']) . ')';
    }
    if (!empty($spec['unique keys'])) {
      foreach ($spec['unique keys'] as $key => $fields) {
        $keys[] = 'UNIQUE KEY `' . $key . '` (' . $this->createKeysSqlHelper($fields) . ')';
      }
    }
    if (!empty($spec['indexes'])) {
      foreach ($spec['indexes'] as $index => $fields) {
        $keys[] = 'INDEX `' . $index . '` (' . $this->createKeysSqlHelper($fields) . ')';
      }
    }

    return $keys;
  }

  protected function createKeySql($fields) {
    $return = array();
    foreach ($fields as $field) {
      if (is_array($field)) {
        $return[] = '`' . $field[0] . '`(' . $field[1] . ')';
      }
      else {
        $return[] = '`' . $field . '`';
      }
    }
    return implode(', ', $return);
  }

  protected function createKeysSqlHelper($fields) {
    $return = array();
    foreach ($fields as $field) {
      if (is_array($field)) {
        $return[] = '`' . $field[0] . '`(' . $field[1] . ')';
      }
      else {
        $return[] = '`' . $field . '`';
      }
    }
    return implode(', ', $return);
  }

  public function renameTable($table, $new_name) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot rename @table to @table_new: table @table doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@table_new' => $new_name)));
    }
    if ($this->tableExists($new_name)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot rename @table to @table_new: table @table_new already exists.", array('@table' => $table, '@table_new' => $new_name)));
    }

    $info = $this->getPrefixInfo($new_name);
    return $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} RENAME TO `' . $info['table'] . '`');
  }

  public function dropTable($table) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      return FALSE;
    }

    $this->connection->query('DROP TABLE {' . $table . '}');
    return TRUE;
  }

  /**
   * {@inheritdoc}
   */
  public function copyTable($source, $destination) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($source)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(String::format("Cannot copy @source to @destination: table @source doesn't exist.", array('@source' => $source, '@destination' => $destination)));
    }
    if ($this->tableExists($destination)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(String::format("Cannot copy @source to @destination: table @destination already exists.", array('@source' => $source, '@destination' => $destination)));
    }

    $info = $this->getPrefixInfo($destination);
    return $this->connection->query('CREATE TABLE `' . $info['table'] . '` LIKE {' . $source . '}');
  }

  public function addField($table, $field, $spec, $keys_new = array()) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot add field @table.@field: table doesn't exist.", array('@field' => $field, '@table' => $table)));
    }
    if ($this->fieldExists($table, $field)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot add field @table.@field: field already exists.", array('@field' => $field, '@table' => $table)));
    }

    $fixnull = FALSE;
    if (!empty($spec['not null']) && !isset($spec['default'])) {
      $fixnull = TRUE;
      $spec['not null'] = FALSE;
    }
    $query = 'ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ADD ';
    $query .= $this->createFieldSql($field, $this->processField($spec));
    if ($keys_sql = $this->createKeysSql($keys_new)) {
      $query .= ', ADD ' . implode(', ADD ', $keys_sql);
    }
    $this->connection->query($query);
    if (isset($spec['initial'])) {
      $this->connection->update($table)
        ->fields(array($field => $spec['initial']))
        ->execute();
    }
    if ($fixnull) {
      $spec['not null'] = TRUE;
      $this->changeField($table, $field, $field, $spec);
    }
  }

  public function dropField($table, $field) {
    if (!$this->fieldExists($table, $field)) {
      return FALSE;
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} DROP `' . $field . '`');
    return TRUE;
  }

  public function fieldSetDefault($table, $field, $default) {
    if (!$this->fieldExists($table, $field)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot set default value of field @table.@field: field doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@field' => $field)));
    }

    if (!isset($default)) {
      $default = 'NULL';
    }
    else {
      $default = is_string($default) ? "'$default'" : $default;
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ALTER COLUMN `' . $field . '` SET DEFAULT ' . $default);
  }

  public function fieldSetNoDefault($table, $field) {
    if (!$this->fieldExists($table, $field)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot remove default value of field @table.@field: field doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@field' => $field)));
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ALTER COLUMN `' . $field . '` DROP DEFAULT');
  }

  public function indexExists($table, $name) {
    // Returns one row for each column in the index. Result is string or FALSE.
    // Details at http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/show-index.html
    $row = $this->connection->query('SHOW INDEX FROM {' . $table . "} WHERE key_name = '$name'")->fetchAssoc();
    return isset($row['Key_name']);
  }

  public function addPrimaryKey($table, $fields) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot add primary key to table @table: table doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table)));
    }
    if ($this->indexExists($table, 'PRIMARY')) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot add primary key to table @table: primary key already exists.", array('@table' => $table)));
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ADD PRIMARY KEY (' . $this->createKeySql($fields) . ')');
  }

  public function dropPrimaryKey($table) {
    if (!$this->indexExists($table, 'PRIMARY')) {
      return FALSE;
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} DROP PRIMARY KEY');
    return TRUE;
  }

  public function addUniqueKey($table, $name, $fields) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot add unique key @name to table @table: table doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $name)));
    }
    if ($this->indexExists($table, $name)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot add unique key @name to table @table: unique key already exists.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $name)));
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ADD UNIQUE KEY `' . $name . '` (' . $this->createKeySql($fields) . ')');
  }

  public function dropUniqueKey($table, $name) {
    if (!$this->indexExists($table, $name)) {
      return FALSE;
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} DROP KEY `' . $name . '`');
    return TRUE;
  }

  public function addIndex($table, $name, $fields) {
    if (!$this->tableExists($table)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot add index @name to table @table: table doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $name)));
    }
    if ($this->indexExists($table, $name)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot add index @name to table @table: index already exists.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $name)));
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} ADD INDEX `' . $name . '` (' . $this->createKeySql($fields) . ')');
  }

  public function dropIndex($table, $name) {
    if (!$this->indexExists($table, $name)) {
      return FALSE;
    }

    $this->connection->query('ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} DROP INDEX `' . $name . '`');
    return TRUE;
  }

  public function changeField($table, $field, $field_new, $spec, $keys_new = array()) {
    if (!$this->fieldExists($table, $field)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectDoesNotExistException(t("Cannot change the definition of field @table.@name: field doesn't exist.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $field)));
    }
    if (($field != $field_new) && $this->fieldExists($table, $field_new)) {
      throw new SchemaObjectExistsException(t("Cannot rename field @table.@name to @name_new: target field already exists.", array('@table' => $table, '@name' => $field, '@name_new' => $field_new)));
    }

    $sql = 'ALTER TABLE {' . $table . '} CHANGE `' . $field . '` ' . $this->createFieldSql($field_new, $this->processField($spec));
    if ($keys_sql = $this->createKeysSql($keys_new)) {
      $sql .= ', ADD ' . implode(', ADD ', $keys_sql);
    }
    $this->connection->query($sql);
  }

  public function prepareComment($comment, $length = NULL) {
    // Work around a bug in some versions of PDO, see http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=41125
    $comment = str_replace("'", ''', $comment);

    // Truncate comment to maximum comment length.
    if (isset($length)) {
      // Add table prefixes before truncating.
      $comment = substr($this->connection->prefixTables($comment), 0, $length);
    }

    return $this->connection->quote($comment);
  }

  /**
   * Retrieve a table or column comment.
   */
  public function getComment($table, $column = NULL) {
    $condition = $this->buildTableNameCondition($table);
    if (isset($column)) {
      $condition->condition('column_name', $column);
      $condition->compile($this->connection, $this);
      // Don't use {} around information_schema.columns table.
      return $this->connection->query("SELECT column_comment FROM information_schema.columns WHERE " . (string) $condition, $condition->arguments())->fetchField();
    }
    $condition->compile($this->connection, $this);
    // Don't use {} around information_schema.tables table.
    $comment = $this->connection->query("SELECT table_comment FROM information_schema.tables WHERE " . (string) $condition, $condition->arguments())->fetchField();
    // Work-around for MySQL 5.0 bug http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=11379
    return preg_replace('/; InnoDB free:.*$/', '', $comment);
  }

  public function tableExists($table) {
    // The information_schema table is very slow to query under MySQL 5.0.
    // Instead, we try to select from the table in question.  If it fails,
    // the most likely reason is that it does not exist. That is dramatically
    // faster than using information_schema.
    // @link http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=19588
    // @todo This override should be removed once we require a version of MySQL
    //   that has that bug fixed.
    try {
      $this->connection->queryRange("SELECT 1 FROM {" . $table . "}", 0, 1);
      return TRUE;
    }
    catch (\Exception $e) {
      return FALSE;
    }
  }

  public function fieldExists($table, $column) {
    // The information_schema table is very slow to query under MySQL 5.0.
    // Instead, we try to select from the table and field in question. If it
    // fails, the most likely reason is that it does not exist. That is
    // dramatically faster than using information_schema.
    // @link http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=19588
    // @todo This override should be removed once we require a version of MySQL
    //   that has that bug fixed.
    try {
      $this->connection->queryRange("SELECT $column FROM {" . $table . "}", 0, 1);
      return TRUE;
    }
    catch (\Exception $e) {
      return FALSE;
    }
  }

}

/**
 * @} End of "addtogroup schemaapi".
 */

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Your dog doesn't have to eat store-bought dog food. There are a lot of things to think over when you're deciding whether or not getting a dog is your best option. Keep this information in mind to take the best care of your dog that you can.


The FIDE "has agreed to strip Saudi Arabia from the right to host a forthcoming chess tournament, after a lawyers' letter was sent by two Israeli nationals."
The Israeli and Saudi military leaders discussed the Iranian issue, about which their views are similar.
Senior Hamas figures who recently visited Egypt were exposed to heavy pressure from Egypt to agree to the proposed Israeli-American draft of a peace agreement.
FIDE was able to secure the participation in the tournament of chess players from two countries which are, for all intents and purposes, at war with Saudi Arabia – Qatar and Iran.
Bloomberg estimates the amount of money confiscated over charges of corruption so far at $33 billion.
The deal demonstrates American "commitment to our partnership with Saudi Arabia," and potentially creating and supporting tens of thousands of new jobs in the United States.
Austria followed Switzerland, Belgium, France, and some Spanish regions in banning the burqa and the niqab in public places, as well as other religious symbols.
Fifteen out of the 19 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals and three of them had previously worked for the kingdom.


Hello folks! Ottawa-Gatineau had an Anime Convention on the french side this weekend with me meeting up with fellow figure.fm'ers and Doll owners. Just joined up on a whim and tried taking images of cosplayers whenever I could.
– Dollfies and doll gathering; My stuff out of shot.
Hello folks! Did you have a good New Year? Hopefully you did. I snatched myself a pair of outfits – sweater for Renge and a Santa outfit for Tama-chan. Kept receiving comments so I caved and purchase some outfits for mainly Renge.


4 You're warm, now what?
Warm-up sets are an important and often under-emphasized part of the effective bodybuilding workout. Done properly, they will help you to have the most productive workout possible.
Unfortunately, many people fail to warm-up effectively.
These sets can have a positive impact on your results. However, do not let them become part of the actual workout. They should be quick and accomplish the goals of warming up the targeted muscles and joints as well as providing the opportunity to perfect exercise form.
They should not prematurely exhaust your muscles.
General Warm-Up –The first thing you should do when you get into the gym is a general warm-up for the entire body. This is accomplished with a quick aerobic type exercise. Five or so minutes on the stationary bike or similar equipment (jump rope or even jog in place if at home and without such equipment) will do the trick. The purpose of this is to get the blood flowing to the muscles and heart. A warm body will be able to perform better in the workout.
Stretching – The next thing you want to do is a few minutes stretching (stretching comes after the general warm-up – stretching warm muscles is much more effective than stretching cold muscles). This is some light stretching with a concentration on those muscles which are about to be worked. This helps with coordination, injury prevention, muscle soreness and also increases blood flow.
Warm-up Sets for Specific Exercises – Now you are ready to get into your bodybuilding workout. But your warm-up is not yet complete. Before the work sets for any particular exercise come the warm-up sets for that exercise. So, if you are doing a chest workout and the first exercise in your routine is the bench press, you will want to do a couple of bench press warm-up sets.
If you have accomplished these three things with your warm-up sets, than you have effectively prepared yourself to have the most productive work sets possible. Your muscles are warm and prepared to handle the intense work sets and you are confident and comfortable with the proper form required for the exercise.
As equally counterproductive as not warming up enough is warming up so much that your warm-up has become part of your workout.
Many people make this mistake and have their results suffer because of it. By the time they actually get to their work sets, after performing a large number of warm-up sets or sets with excessive reps, their targeted muscle groups are already significantly fatigued and therefore unable to work as intensely at the weights and sets that actually build the muscle.
Remember, the ability of your workouts to build muscle will be directly related to your ability to work intensely at the heavier weights. If you are fatigued before you even begin your work sets, muscle building will suffer.
Warm-up should generally be done with 2 sets containing 6-8 reps per set. Doing more than 8 reps in your warm-up sets can start lactic acid build-up in the targeted muscles.
Don't use the above numbers as anything more than a starting point. Instead, use what your body tells you as your definitive guide. If you aren't feeling a pump with 8 reps at 60% of your 1RM then up the weight a bit. If you strain reaching the sixth rep with your 10RM, lower your weight.
In cases where your routine has you going directly into heavy sets (i.e., a 1-4 rep set) you may wish to up the weight for your second warm-up set. For example, if you are doing a reverse pyramid routine of 4,8,12 reps, you may find it advantageous to up the weight on your second set to 70-80% your 1RM and then do just 3 or 4 reps to better prepare yourself for the immediacy of the heavy load.
With routines that have multiple exercises which primarily work the same muscle groups, it may not necessary to do warm-up sets for any but the first exercise in the series. However, doing them can still provide the opportunity to improve form as well as help prevent injury with the exercise's differing accessory muscles.
The tempo used during your warm-up sets should be one that is quick and to the point. Using a tempo of 1/0/1 with one minute rest intervals between sets and before starting your work sets will allow you to get all the benefits of the warm-up without sacrificing too much of your valuable one hour workout window.
Well, it is time for work sets. While you are deliberately trying not to expend all your energy during your warm-up sets, you go all out on your work sets. You leave nothing for later. When seeking mass gain, you perform each work set like it was your last.
This is the intensity that is required to get your muscles to react in a major way. Check out the Mental Bodybuilding Techniques article for more on how to include this important component in your mass building program.


The modern automatic transmission is the most complicated mechanical component in today's vehicle. The automatic transmission contains mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and computer controls that work together to power the engine to drive the wheels. With so many parts working together, this can lead to your transmission needing special attention.
Transmission maintenance leads to a longer vehicle life. Typically trouble with the transmission starts from overheating. Stop-and-go traffic, heavy pulling, struggling in the snow, hot weather, and racing can cause your transmission to overheat. At higher temperatures the transmission fluid burns. Your vehicle loses lubrication and deposits inside the transmission increase. We recommend that you take your vehicle to a service technician as soon as you believe your vehicle is having transmission problems.
Check your parking space for leaks regularly. If you notice fluid deposits under your car, have one of our technicians inspect it right away.
Check the transmission fluid levels and condition. Change it when necessary.
Make sure you use the correct transmission fluid as specified in your owner's manual.
Make sure to stop your vehicle before shifting into reverse or park.
Always hold the brakes down when shifting from park.
Paying attention to your transmission will help increase the lifespan of your vehicle, save money on costly repairs, ensure smooth shifting, extend your transmission fluid's life, and help prevent leaks.
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When would the expert gold trader see taking advantage of this gold market correction?
"The drop of interest rates as an assumed healing element for the present credit crisis has had no impact on the basic asset of housing values, and will not.
When so many other factors are economically oppressive, lowering interest rates has no capacity to offset the credit related OTC derivative valuation crisis known as the subprime problem. The drop in the short term Discount Rate is purely a PR tool at this time.
Decelerating the drop in interest rates is only rational as 2% is so close to zero that it would leave no wiggle room to drop by 1/2% or 1% should the upcoming credit default derivative valuation crisis require shock PR.
Increasing interest rates is impossible because of the message such actions carry when business itself has rolled over regardless of what the talking heads want you to believe.
The dollar has so many fundamental problems that the best possible rally is made up of short covering.


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Immigration protections in Build Back Better bill bring hope to DACA recipients
46th and current president of the United States
If passed into law, President Biden's Build Back Better bill would create the largest mass-legalization program for undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. Roughly 7 million of the 11 million unauthorized immigrants currently in the U.S. — including "Dreamers," coronavirus-era essential workers and farmworkers — would be eligible for the new immigration protections.
- President Joe Biden's Build back better Bill would create the largest mass legalization program for unauthorized immigrants in US history.
- And we've got to open up more legal pathways, especially if we want to see a reduction in irregular migration, some of the things that we're seeing at the border.
- The Build Back Better Act includes legislation that protects up to 7.1 million undocumented immigrants from deportation.
- Democrats are pushing to include certain immigration protections in President Biden's sweeping new social spending plan.
- But for many in the undocumented community, it falls well short of a pathway to US citizenship.
EFRAIN LEAL ESCALERA: It's interesting to be in this position, in the position that I'm in, having to prove that I'm worthy of having a work permit or being able to travel outside the country, and thinking that I'm not good enough or worthy enough of those privileges.
Regardless if I have papers or not or regardless of my community has papers or not, we are still contributing in one way or another, small and big ways. And I think those actions and those impacts speak for themselves.
- 32-year-old Efrain Escalera is one of the nearly 800,000 dreamers in the United States. He was born and raised in northern Mexico, in the state of Durango. He was brought to the US when he was seven years old in 1996. For more than 20 years, he's lived in this country.
EFRAIN LEAL ESCALERA: Kind of a little bit of deja vu, you know. The Bills come out, there's this hype, and then it kind of dies down and nothing happens.
- Roughly seven million of the 11 million unauthorized immigrants, including dreamers, coronavirus era essential workers and farm workers would be eligible for new immigration protections. That means getting work permits, permission to travel abroad, and benefits like a state driver's license.
RAY YBARRA MALDONADO: The most popular one, the one everybody's been talking about is giving parole status in five year increments for up to 10 years. The individuals who have been in the country for at least 10 years don't have a certain criminal background.
- But thousands living in the US are not covered.
RAY YBARRA MALDONADO: So individuals who have been here for so long contribute so much to our economy, getting us through the pandemic, we're still cutting them short. Or individuals who came eight years ago, who came nine years ago, who don't have those certain documentation to prove that they were here before that timeline, everyone is being left out. It's simply a work permit and a promise not to be deported. It's not a pathway to residency, it's not a pathway to citizenship.
- To qualify under the new Bill, immigrants must have arrived in the United States before January of 2011 and must show proof that they've lived here ever since. The Bill would allow work permits to be valid for five years, extended protections through September 2031. Nearly 65% of the undocumented immigrants in the country would be protected from deportation if the Bill gets approved.
RAY YBARRA MALDONADO: The people that I deal with on a daily basis live in fear. They live in the fear that the life that they've created, the children that they're raising, the houses that they're living in are going to be taken away from them at any moment.
EFRAIN LEAL ESCALERA: I do think it's looking a little better than previous times, than previous Bills so hopefully this gets approved and we get our papers to go to school to teach, to travel, to do research, to get involved in things that only people that are born in this country and are beneficiaries of the government of the United States are able to.
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ICERD & the end of Malaysia Baru
23 Friday Nov 2018
Posted by Dennis Ignatius in Human rights, Malaysia, Politics
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DAP, Dr Mahathir Mohammad, ICERD, Ketuanan Melayu, Malay rights, Pakistan Harapan, PAS, UMNO, Waytha Moorthy
The more things change, the more they stay the same ~ Alphonse Karr
Malaysians must be scratching their heads over how quickly ICERD has gone from being a symbol of hope to a stark reminder that we have yet to come to grips with the racism that has plagued our nation for so long.
Mahathir's UN pledge
It was only a few weeks ago when Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, speaking at the United Nation's General Assembly as head of the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, proudly announced to the world that "the new Malaysia will firmly espouse the principles promoted by the UN in our international engagements. These include the principles of truth, human rights, the rule of law, justice, fairness, responsibility and accountability, as well as sustainability."
In this context, and while admitting that it was a sensitive issue, he "pledged to ratify all remaining core UN instruments (including ICERD) related to the protection of human rights."
His speech was immediately hailed both at home and abroad as an indication of the new government's commitment to human rights and democracy.
The Ketuanan Melayu pushback
The reaction of UMNO-PAS and other Ketuanan Melayu groups was fast and furious. Insisting, contrary to the facts, that ICERD directly challenged Malay rights, the position of the rulers and even the role of Islam in Malaysia, they demanded that the government abandon plans to ratify ICERD.
Add to that unverified reports of unknown groups distributing bibles to Malays (even leaving copies in mosques apparently) and UMNO-PAS had all the ingredients necessary to create the perfect political storm. Having found a lethal mix of race and religion that could galvanize public opinion, divert attention from their own failures and put PH on the defensive, they are now enthusiastically milking it for all its worth. And it's going to be worth a great deal to them.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi, in the best traditions of his party, starkly warned that the Malays would run amok if ICERD was ratified. PAS leader Hadi Awang, always at his best when it comes to religious demagoguery, insisted that it was "compulsory for Muslims to oppose ICERD" as it would diminish the special position of Islam in the country and weaken the Malays yet further.
Of course, ICERD does no such thing; it is in reality more an aspirational convention rather than a binding treaty. Members are given wide leeway to carve out for themselves exceptions to satisfy their own local laws; dozens of countries have, in fact, done so. Indeed, several local legal experts have confirmed that ratifying ICERD would not violate the constitution. Malay extremists, however, are determined to read into it whatever serves their nefarious agenda.
Anti-ICERD rallies are now being planned across the country with a mammoth one scheduled to take place on December 8. It is telling that the same people who did nothing when billions were being looted from the public purse, when our nation was being literally sold off to a foreign power, are now ready to push the country to the brink of instability over a non-existent threat.
In the meantime, a vicious and racist anti-DAP campaign, perhaps the worst we've ever seen thus far, is now underway.
PH in full retreat
Initially, PH luminaries defended the decision to ratify ICERD; it was, after all, mooted by none other than the prime minister himself at a very high-profile international event.
Mujahid Yusof Rawa (Minister in Prime Minister's Department for Religious Affairs), for example, took Malay rights groups, including PAS, to task for claiming that Malay rights would be abolished if the convention is ratified. He stressed that ICERD "will not have any impact on what's protected under the federal constitution." Bersatu President (and Minister for Home Affairs) Muhyiddin Yassin said essentially the same thing.
However, as right-wing pressure grew, Pakatan's resolve crumbled and Pakatan ministers beat a hasty retreat from ICERD.
Muhyiddin started worrying publicly about whether ICERD would undermine the special position of the Malays. Syed Saddiq, the Bersatu Youth Chief (and Minister of Youth and Sports) expressed concern that ICERD could undermine constitutional provisions pertaining to Malay rights. Other ministers with the exception of Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah (who continues to valiantly defend ICERD) simply kept their heads down.
PKR President Anwar Ibrahim, always ready to stand decisively on both sides of an issue, said that while ICERD did not conflict with the constitution, there was no hurry to ratify it given other more pressing priorities – as if the government cannot chew gum and walk at the same time. In parliament he even joined the chorus of opposition calls for the foreign minister to defer ratification.
Of course, all of them were careful not to reference the fact that it was the prime minister himself who surprised everyone by raising the issue at the UN. Mahathir himself finally agreed that it would be almost impossible for Malaysia to ratify ICERD because the government lacked the two-thirds majority it needed to amend the constitution. He also added that some aspects of ICERD were not suitable for Malaysia. It was a surreal moment that immediately begged the question why the prime minister raised the issue at the UN in the first place.
Non-Malay politicians, for their part, justifiably terrified at being cast as the villains in the whole saga, are running for cover. DAP Secretary-General (and Finance Minister) Lim Guan Eng said, "We did not raise the issue. It was Waytha (Minister in the Prime Minister's Department) who did." MCA and Gerakan as usual attacked the DAP.
Left holding the bag
Unsurprisingly, Waytha Moorthy, whose portfolio in the Prime Minister's Department obliged him to steer the ICERD issue forward, has now become the fall guy.
More than 115,000 signatures have also been collected for a petition demanding Waytha's resignation; he now joins a growing list of PH ministers – Theresa Kok, Kulasegeran,, and Gobind Singh – whose resignations are being demanded by Ketuanan Melayu groups for one reason or another.
If Waytha is guilty of anything, it was simply to take the prime minister's UN speech at face value and act upon it, as most responsible ministers would. After all, the foreign minister had tabled the same UN speech in parliament and received unanimous Pakatan support for making it official policy. Unfortunately for Waytha, when push came to shove, all his cabinet colleagues (save for the foreign minister) left him holding the bag.
A PH-made fiasco
ICERD has, undoubtedly, dealt a serious political blow to the Pakatan government. Despite its good intentions, the government failed to do its homework, failed to build a clear consensus within its own ranks and failed to agree on a game plan to manage the ratification process once it committed itself to doing so. They came across as a party in disarray, unable to even agree on a common position. Worse still, they did not have the courage of their own convictions to stand their ground against UMNO-PAS.
Pakatan's mishandling of the ICERD issue has now given UMNO-PAS a new lease of life. In a single swoop, UMNO-PAS appears to have outmanoeuvred PH and put it on the defensive. ICERD has also allowed UMNO-PAS to burnish their credentials as the preeminent defender of all things Malay. Whichever way you look at it, it's a brilliant (if obnoxious) political gambit by a party that until recently was given up for dead.
More dangerously, it has also allowed UMNO-PAS an opportunity to claw back some of the political power it lost at the ballot box; by threatening to run amok whenever it feels Ketuanan Melayu is challenged, it will now be able to strongly influence national policies without even being in the cabinet.
At the end of the day, by exploiting ICERD, UMNO-PAS has now forced Pakatan's Malay leadership to compete with them on the issue of who can best defend Ketuanan Melayu. Rather than being consigned to the dustbin of history after May 9th, Ketuanan Melayu will now become the altar at which all Malay politicians will have to offer obeisance if they wish to hold power.
If Pakatan doesn't act swiftly and decisively to extricate itself from this mess, it will be the end of Malaysia Baru as we know it.
[Dennis Ignatius | Kuala Lumpur | 22nd November 2018]
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A landlocked country of 151,000 square miles, Zimbabwe's charm lies in its tracts of unspoilt wilderness, moderate climate and diversity of landscape. You view game in unfrequented areas, walk, ride, or follow a leisurely canoe trail. White-water raft down the Zambezi, play golf on challenging sun-drenched courses, trek among the mountains and crystal streams of the Eastern Highlands.
Victoria Falls, 'The Smoke that Thunders' a true natural wonder, especially when in full flow, where a curtain of water 1,700 metres wide, thunders over a basalt lip and plunges into a rocky chasm far below. There are lots of ways to experience their impressive power – sunset cruises, whitewater canoeing trips, and the ultimate helicopter 'Flight of Angels' which provides you with an aerial view. The more adventurous can whitewater raft in the gorges below, with heady excitement of negotiating rapids.
An early sunrise start is the best time to spot animals – lion in particular – the nocturnal animals are heading to a resting spot after a hard night's hunting, while the diurnal fauna are beginning to stir. The light is lovely and gentle for photographs. Spend the morning with your guide, listening, observing, and tracking while being gently warmed by the sun. Silent and elusive, you will be surrounded by animals even if you can't see them! Return to camp for a delicious breakfast, or have it alfresco under the trees. Rest and relax during the heat of the day. Later, after a refreshing cup of tea you set out in again in an open Land Rover, to see the animals in the golden afternoon light, stopping to enjoy an evening drink as you watch the sunset over the grasslands. Game viewing at night is exciting, when the nocturnal animals with their amazing shining eyes emerge. Dine beneath the stars, discuss the day's highlights around a campfire, and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African bush.
Canoe trails, from 1 – 10 days take place on various stretches of the Zambezi. The Ruwesi Canoe Trail runs between Ruchomechi and Mana. You travel around 40 miles a day and then spend the nights on remote banks in a lovely mobile camp. This magnificent stretch of the mighty Zambezi forms the natural boundary of Mana Pools' Park. Huge trees shade the rive terraces, and purple mountains rise beyond the reed-edged waters. Fly to Kariba and onto Mana Pools, where your professional guide takes you game viewing for the afternoon. Canoeing begins the next day using 18ft Canadian canoes, which are easy to manoeuvre. Meander through channels rich with birdlife. Partly submerged, hippos gaze at you. Elephants come to drink. When evening falls, the light softens, and the air fills with birdcalls. Hot showers, delicious food and a campfire beckon.
This safari embraces the best of Zimbabwe, notably Victoria Falls, Hwange Game Park, Lake Kariba, and two areas of cultural and historical interest, Great Zimbabwe and the Matopos National Park (or Motobo). Start off at the wonderful Victoria Falls, where the accommodation ranges from the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel, to safari lodges and guest houses. Once you've spent a few days enjoying all the treats the area has to offer, head to Lake Kariba. This huge lake, created by damming the Zambezi, is one of the largest manmade lakes in the world. From Fothergill Lodge or from Sanyati, on a hillside above a gorge, the vivid Kariba sunsets are impressive – enjoy them relaxing with a delicious cocktail. Travel to Great Zimbabwe near Masvingo. This site was probably inhabited between the 13th and 15th centuries and is a fascinating and spiritual place – its massive and impressive ruins still guard the secret of its origin. Matobo National Park is an area of wild, wind-sculptured and wonderful rock formations, and wooded valleys. Bushmen paintings decorate the gigantic rocks and caves, which provide the perfect retreat for leopard, smaller mammals and a variety of glittering reptiles, while graceful black eagles nest in the lofty crags. Cecil Rhodes, the famous English businessman and controversial political figure, is buried on Malindidzimu, the legendary hill of benevolent spirits. The views from here are beautiful, and it is a very peaceful and spiritual spot to while away a little time.


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iPod: The Amazing Race HD
Version reviewed: v1.0.0
Requires iPad running iOS 3.2 or later (iPhone version also avaliableuntested)
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Here's your opportunity to race around the world through the medium of mini-games, for no cash reward.
For fans of the show there's actually quite a lot to like about this app – it's got the titles, it's got Phil it's got Phil raising an eyebrow, it's got Amazing Race-esque background music. It's got roadblocks, detours and fast forwards. It has travelling.
You pick one of twelve teams, each based around a certain pigeonholeable characteristics – soldiers, goths, parents, that sort of thing. You can pick the length of your race – shortest is five legs, longest is eleven. A full Race of eleven legs will take you about an hour to complete.
Each leg begins with you recieving money. This is only used for air fares and ground travel (this is unlike the show where the air fares are paid). You get a route info that tells you where to go, and then you'll be faced with a departure board. You have several options for flights of varying speeds and varying amounts of money, if you're willing to wait then these get periodically replaced, although the time you wait is added to your total time for the leg. Flight chosen you're off to your destination, to be greated by a lovely panoramic shot of the place. There is quite a lot of stopdown animations and Phil talking, you wish you could just get on with it sometimes – you can fast forward through it all but it requires an irritating number of taps. I'm not sure there's any real need to explain the travel element in leg nine of the eleven-leg race.
The meat of the game is in the tasks, on each leg you will get two of a detour, roadblock or fast forward and the faster you complete them the better. The detour and roadblock minigames work quite well and fall into the Brain Training style – whether it's counting coins, matching squares or working out which piece fits the puzzle, in the main they are quite good fun but there are only thirteen of them so there's plenty of repetition. Happily in a nod to the show each has several names so in the detour they can be offered as relatable opposite choices like on the telly. The detours are also well paired so that they can take a similar amount of time – there's a needle in a haystack style cleaning dishes game which is actually a bit cleverer than on first examination and that tends to be paired up with a finding certain pictures on a conveyor belt game. Detours and roadblocks have seperate game pool as far as I can see.
Fast Forwards turn up apparently at random and is a multiple-choice geography quiz. The pictures of landmarks are quite nice, but the questions fall into the "which is furthest north/shortest" and aren't really that interesting. Correct answers mean a time bonus.
You are given an update on how well you are all doing between parts. This is useful, but it opens up one of the games less thought out points – ground travel. This works on the same principle as the air travel but on a much cheaper and quicker basis (only adding 20 minutes to your time really, in legs that take several hours of game time) so unless you're really far behind you can take the slow but free option and not be at any risk of elimination. Winning a leg earns you a small cash bonus, but going for the three arrow air travel and cheap taxi will get you to the end fairly safely most of the time.
Other options? You can play two player simultaneously which is quite nice – take it in turns to do the detours, perform the travel, roadblocks and fast forwards (which now include a first to answer element) simultaneously. You can't save a two player game. You can also unlock the mini-games to play on their own – both come in easy and hard versions (and the differences are tangible) but the method to unlock each version is different. Your travels around the world also update the journal, each of the 28 cities in the game has a small photo album with associated facts, which is quite cheerful.
The Amazing Race HD plays a surprisingly fun and solid if not perfect game.
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SamB January 30, 2011
From the descriptions I've seen of The Amazing Race Wii game, it would appear this is a pretty straight port.
I would certainly favour it at one twentieth of the price. It's produced by Ludia, who very probably did the Wii one as well.
Darren January 31, 2011
Having just bought and played the Wii game today, I can confirm they're the same — the screenshots, game descriptions, … they're all the same. The only difference I can see is that the Wii game seems to *require* the participation of two people. To get in-room competition you need four people.


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Experience the world of the oldest police organization in the Netherlands. In the Marechausseemuseum you will discover the past, present and future of the Marechaussee. From its foundation in 1814 to the modern and professional Marechaussee of today.
Museum Buren & Oranje exists since 1988. It is located in the ancient and monumental town hall on the Markt in Buren. Why this museum? Although in Buren you will find a Royal Orphanage, a corn mill "The Prince of Orange" and hotel / restaurant "De Prins", in the Oranjestadje little of its rich history could be found. The Orange Museum meets this need, because Buren has 'old papers' with our royal family. In the Betuwe fortified town in 1551 Prince William of Orange married his first bride, the rich Anna van Buren-Egmond. Both were only eighteen years old. This first Dutch wedding concluded in the Netherlands, countess Anna made a princess and the prince became the richest nobleman of our Low Countries. Anna van Buren is not only the first, but also the only Dutch bride of our reigning Oranjehuis.


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Миноносцы типа S-67 — тип миноносцев, состоявший на вооружении Военно-морского флота Германии на рубеже XIX/XX веков. Всего было построено 7 миноносцев этого типа (по программе 1892 года). В 1914 году все миноносцы были переоборудованы в тральщики.

Энергетическая установка
На кораблях типа в качестве ГЭУ была установлена трёхцилиндровая паровая машина (тройного расширения), состоящая из 1 локомотивного котла (в 1904 году на миноносцах установлен новый локомотивный котёл). С 1914 года он был заменён на 2 военно-морских котла. Максимальные запасы топлива на миноносцах типа составляли 36 тонн угля.

Вооружение
Миноносцы вооружались одним 50-мм орудием. Их торпедное вооружение состояло из трёх однотрубных 450-мм торпедных аппаратов. После переоборудования в тральщики торпедные аппараты демонтированы, установлено тральное оборудование.

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Миноносцы по типам
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HALIFAX RESOLVES
From the North Carolina Manual, 2012; Kelly Agan, Government & Heritage LIbrary, 2017
On April 12, 1776 at the meeting of the Fourth Provincial Congress, North Carolina's assembly authorized her delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence. At the same time, they cememted their resolve and intention on paper, writing their resolutions into the minutes of the their meeting. These revolutionary resolutions have become known as the Halifax Resolves.
The resolves were the culmination of a year of discussions in conferences at the county level across the colony, and it was the first official action by a colony that called for severance of ties to Britain and independence for the colonies. They were unanimously adopted by the 83 delegates assembled at Halifax and written into the meeting minutes.
North Carolina's assembly sent copies of the resolves to its delegates who were assembled at Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress and they became and important element in the push to draft the Declaration of Independence. The Halifax Resolves were important not only because they were the first official action calling for independence, but also because they were not unilateral recommendations. They were instead recommendations directed to all the colonies and their delegates assembled at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Virginia followed with her own recommendations soon after the adoption of the Halifax Resolution, and eventually on July 4, the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was signed. William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, and John Penn were the delegates from North Carolina who signed the Declaration of Independence
Today at least two copies of the Resolves are known to survive. The copy sent to the Continental Congress is held in the collection of the National Archives and the other is in the collection of the State Archives of North Carolina.
The following is portion of the text of the Resolves and is excerpted from "Historical Miscellanea: An Early History of North Carolina," North Carolina Manual, 1991-1992, published biennially by the NC Department of the Secretary of State.
The Select Committee taking into Consideration the usurpations and violences attempted and committed by the King and Parliament of Britain against America, and the further Measures to be taken for frustrating the same, and for the better defence of this province reported as follows, to wit,
It appears to your Committee that pursuant to the Plan concerted by the British Ministry for subjugating America, the King and Parliament of Great Britain have usurped a Power over the Persons and Properties of the People unlimited and uncontrouled and disregarding their humble Petitions for Peace, Liberty and safety, have made divers Legislative Acts, denouncing War Famine and every Species of Calamity daily employed in destroying the People and committing the most horrid devastations on the Country. That Governors in different Colonies have declared Protection to Slaves who should imbrue their Hands in the Blood of their Masters. That the Ships belonging to America are declared prizes of War and many of them have been violently seized and confiscated in consequence of which multitudes of the people have been destroyed or from easy Circumstances reduced to the most Lamentable distress.
And whereas the moderation hitherto manifested by the United Colonies and their sincere desire to be reconciled to the mother Country on Constitutional Principles, have procured no mitigation of the aforesaid Wrongs and usurpations and no hopes remain of obtaining redress by those Means alone which have been hitherto tried, Your Committee are of Opinion that the house should enter into the following Resolve, to wit
Resolved that the delegates for this Colony in the Continental Congress be impowered to concur with the other delegates of the other Colonies in declaring Independency, and forming foreign Alliances, resolving to this Colony the Sole, and Exclusive right of forming a Constitution and Laws for this Colony, and of appointing delegates from time to time (under the direction of a general Representation thereof to meet the delegates of the other Colonies for such purposes as shall be hereafter pointed out.
Update from N.C. Government & Heritage Library staff:
A list of attendees to the Provincial Congress at Halifax in April 1776 can be found in the full-text transcription of the assembly records in the State and Colonial Records of North Carolina, at http://docsouth.unc.edu/csr/index.html/document/csr10-0250.
References and additional resources:
North Carolina Digital Collections.
A North Carolina History Online Resource. n.d. "Revolutionary North Carolina (1763-1790)." A North Carolina History Online Resource. https://www.ncpedia.org/anchor/revolutionary-north-carolina
North Carolina. Secretary of State; North Carolina. Legislative Reference Library; North Carolina Historical Commission. North Carolina manual [serial]. [Raleigh]: North Carolina Historical Commission.
Tomberlin, Jason. 2007. "April 1776: The Halifax Resolves," This Month in North Carolina History (April). https://library.unc.edu/wilson/ncc/this_month_archive/.
WorldCat (Searches numerous library catalogs).
NC LIVE
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Smith, Natasha. Halifax Resolves. Photograph. Commemorative Landscapes of North Carolina. https://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/438/
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American Revolution (1763-1789)
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North Carolina Manual.
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Hi, I couldn't find the
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Hi, I couldn't find the publisher if you can help please
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Thanks for visiting NCpedia. This article was written by Kelly Agan of the Government and Heritage Library of the State Library of North Carolina. Please use the following link for citing resources on NCpedia: https://www.ncpedia.org/writing-and-citing-ncpedia-articles.
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Where might I buy a copy of
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Where might I buy a copy of the original Halifax Resolves?
Dear Wendy,
Permalink Submitted by kagan on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 13:18
Thank you for visiting NCpedia and taking time to share your question.
That's a very good question! Unfortunately, I'm not aware that the document is available in a facsimile reproduction. I'm checking with the State Archives of North Carolina to see if a digital copy is available.
I've replied to you at the email address you left with your comment. And I'll be back in touch shortly.
Kelly Agan, Government & Heritage Library
My 6th great grandfather is
Permalink Submitted by Paul Perkins (not verified) on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 23:40
My 6th great grandfather is Henry Perkins. One of his sons named Solomon Perkins (my 5th great uncle) name is on the Halifax Resolves document. He was Colonel Solomon Perkins and fought at the Battle of Brier Creek. His brother Moses Perkins is my 5th great grandfather and he too was a Revolutionary War veteran. They were from Currituck, North Carolina. Haven't found where Henry Perkins came from or his father's name. Excellent information. Thanks.
Who were the 83 delegates who
Permalink Submitted by Wendy (not verified) on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 20:38
Who were the 83 delegates who signed the Halifax Resolves? Am interested in the ones from North Carolina.
Permalink Submitted by kagan on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 13:05
That's a great question! For starters, please visit the State and Colonial Records of North Carolina. Here is a link to a full-text transcribed version beginning with the meeting at Halifax in April of 1776. You'll see a list of those who attended with their respective counties -- http://docsouth.unc.edu/csr/index.html/document/csr10-0250. And I will update the entry with this link showing attendees for future visitors.
I have contacted the Halifax state historic site and have spoken to the site historian to get a bit more information about the resolves document. Unlike the Declaration of Independence, the Halifax Resolves had no signers. The resolves were unanimously passed by the Colonial Assembly (Provinicial Congress) in the course of business conducted at the gathering in April 1776. The only signature that appears is that of the assembly clerk, James Green.
I hope this helps! And I'm sending this information to the email address you left with your post.
Please visit NCpedia again and best wishes,
Kelly Agan, NC Government & Heritage Library
I talk about the Halifax
Permalink Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 15:41
I talk about the Halifax Resolves every time I give a tour of Independence Hall. This entry will be going in our reference binder in the West Wing (where Dunlap broadsides of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and U.S. Constitution are displayed).
That's fabulous and thanks for sharing this with us! We're glad to be able to share this content with you.
so its north carolina's
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so its north carolina's declaration of independence in a way
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THE ninth Art in the Barn exhibition and sale takes place at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Nutter Lane, Birstall, from Saturday, February 16, to Saturday, March 1.
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More than 200 works by 53 local artists will be on show and there will also be demonstrations by some artists.
Richard Gawthorpe, who runs Oakwell's watercolour workshops, will have an original work for auction.
Proceeds will be for Kirkwood Hospice, which will also benefit from the sale of charity cards by artists.
Art demonstrations in the barn – all from 1.30pm to 4pm – are by Carol Innes (Saturday, February 16), Eric Humphrey (Sunday, February 17), Richard Gawthorpe (Saturday, February 23), John Elliott (Sunday, February 24) and Tony and Sybil Burton (Saturday, March 1).
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Canucks strengthen up front by acquiring Tyler Toffoli
By Sean LeahyFeb 17, 2020, 8:45 PM EST
Tyler Toffoli's final game with the Los Angeles Kings was a memorable one.
After notching a hat trick during their Stadium Series win over the Avalanche, Toffoli was dealt to the Canucks on Monday. Heading back to LA is a package of Tim Schaller, the rights to NCAA prospect Tyler Madden, and a 2020 second-round pick.
The deal also includes a conditional draft pick, which would see a 2022 fourth rounder going to the Kings if Toffoli re-signs, per Pierre LeBrun. LA will also not be retaining any of Toffoli's $4.6 million salary this season.
"Tyler brings goal scoring abilities and is good in battles," said Canucks GM Jim Benning. "He has great offensive instincts and experience playing in high pressure, meaningful games. We look forward to adding his skill and strength to the line-up."
The 27-year-old Toffoli can become an unrestricted free agent this summer and was one of the bigger name forwards likely to be on the move with the NHL trade deadline a week away. In 58 games this season he has 18 goals and 34 points.
As the Canucks sit one point behind the Oilers for tops in the Pacific Division, this is Benning bolstering his roster with 23 games to go. Vancouver has been a surprise this season and with the opportunity present to make a run at the playoffs and division title, the move is a boost to the players for the stretch run.
Adding Toffoli also helps the Canucks' forward group after the news that Brock Boeser will be out of the lineup with a rib injury and will be re-evaluate in three weeks.
The question to be answered is whether this was a premature move for Benning to pull off given the price and where the Canucks are in their turnaround. Madden, who is currently dealing with a broken finger, has 19 goals in 27 games this season at Northeastern University and adds to an already strong prospect pool for the Kings. There's also no guarantee that Toffoli, who is reunited with his "That 70s Line" mate Tanner Pearson, will stay in Vancouver.
We always see GMs gamble this time of year, but there's certainly an opening in the West this season, and Benning clearly has confidence his group can do something special.
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Lovely family villa situated front line to the prestigious Las Brisas golf course in Nueva Andalucía and only a short drive to Puerto Banús, the Aloha College and other international schools. Southwest facing, the villa enjoys lovely views over its own garden, with heated swimming pool, and open views of the golf course, to which it has direct access. Built on 2 levels plus a small basement, the villa comprises: hall with guest cloakroom; 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, the master suite has its own sitting area, bathroom with round bath and separate shower and access to large solarium; spacious L-shaped living/dining room; TV room with gas fireplace; fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area and access to the summer dining area; laundry room; covered terraces all around the villa. Marble flooring throughout, hot and cold air-conditioning, Bose music system, automatic shutters on all windows, alarm system, satellite TV. Garage for 2 cars, space for golf buggy and storage area. A lovely villa offering privacy and tranquility in a beautiful location!Luxury VILLAS FOR SALE IN SOTOGRANDE SpainForSale.Properties is considered one of the most trusted Exclusive Real Estate Agencies in Marbella, Costa del Sol and other "Prime Locations" in Spain.
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#LuxuryRealEstateMarbella Beautiful duplex penthouse located in one of the most sought-after and prestigious areas on the Golden Mile, within a short distance to the beach and only a few minutes' drive to Marbella centre and Puerto Banús. This large penthouse is in a fully gated complex which boasts beautiful gardens with pond, 2 outdoor pools, indoor heated pool and children's pool, fully equipped gym, 2 saunas, social club and 24-hour security. Spacious second floor west-facing apartment in an exclusive building in the centre of Marbella, within a fully gated complex with 24-hour security, mature tropical gardens and 2 communal swimming pools. The property has been constructed to the highest standards, offering extensive living accommodation, which includes: entrance hall; living/dining room with access to a large terrace overlooking the communal gardens and enjoying sea views; modern kitchen; lounge (could be further bedroom); utility room; 2 en-suite bedrooms; guest toilet. Upstairs: en-suite master bedroom with underfloor heating and private terrace. Parking space with private store room included in underground garage. A fabulous property for those who want to be close to all amenities!
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Second-line beach, partly renovated duplex penthouse with sea views in Marina Puente Romano. This south-facing penthouse is distributed over 2 levels and comprises, on entrance level: spacious living/dining room with access to a covered terrace; fully fitted modern kitchen with Siemens appliances; 2 en-suite bedrooms, one with access to front terrace; and guest toilet. Upstairs: lounge with access to a spectacular terrace on a split level with plunge pool, enjoying views to the Mediterranean coast; terrace with mountain views at the back of the property; master bedroom with access to the terrace and with large en-suite modern bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. 2 parking spaces and storeroom in underground garage are included. Situated next to the Puente Romano Beach Resort and Spa, and only a few steps to the beach and promenade. The complex offers beautifully maintained gardens with pool, 24-hour security, and the possibility to use the gym at the Tennis Club.
A unique property in a prime area, just steps to the beach.
Located in a Beachfront and firstline golf exclusive complex, this 4 bedroom 4 bath apartment ,completely renovated with the highest quality material has open sea views and is walking distance to all amenities, beach restaurants, commercial center.. nearby. It has an open american kitchen, wooden floors, a/c hot and cold, a large south west facing terrace, 3 double bedrooms ensuite and an additional guest accomodation. The complex has a large community pool , paddel tennis court, 24h security, private parking and a storage room are included in the price. A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning property in a beautiful exclusive residential area. Only 820.000€!
Apartments for sale in Marbella, Spain. 2 bedrooms Penthouse Apartment in Costalita for immediate sale Very light penthouse apartment with 2 bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower. Great south facing terrace with pool, garden and sea views. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying your meals. Upstairs you find the solarium from which you can enjoy 360 degree views. Beach is less then 5 minutes walk thru the garden and its close to all amenities. Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances including fridge freezer, oven, hob.


There are an untold number of uninsured who fall between the cracks in San Luis Obispo County. So Ahmad Nooristani and a group of medical professionalism have tackled the formidable task – and made huge inroads – with the SLO Noor Foundation.
The foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality free health care to uninsured people living within our community. On Saturday, supporters enjoyed music, dancing, drinks and hors d'oeuvres at MoTav in San Luis Obispo while raising funds for the free clinic slated to open in October.