The lovely Eva Dobilas has assembled a butterfly blog hop for today. Have something with butterflies on it you created? Want to create something real quick with butterflies on it? You know, go make it, create your blog post, then head over to Eva's blog to LINK your post up. Lots of fun!!
Why do you love Butterflies???
They remind me of colorful flowers.. so graceful. so peaceful.
I created this layout for Tallyscrappers Survivor challenge, and knew it would work well with Eva's blog hop for today. I bought a package of Hampton Art screens at Michaels last week.. ooolala.. me loves them! The package had things like this fab butterfly and chandelier in it... I need more of their screens because their fabulous. I masked the butterfly on white cardstock, then when I was done, I laid down my paper towel to 'pick up' the excess mist on the screen. That is how I got my snazzy big butterfly embellie.
I'm still waiting on my coffee to kick in.
Viewing... photos on my computer, doing some editing.
Thinking... about all the things I must get done for Sammycakes 6th birthday tomorrow.
Wearing... gorgeous blue blouse with sequins.. accents the girls nicely.
Cooking... birthday cake.. well, tomorrow. Today I am making meatloaf.
Listening... To my oldest DD's music from her concert back in January.
It was on March 1st. I really wanted pancakes that day.. and pretty ones.
For dinner, I decided to make rainbow pancakes.
Now I wish I had made yellow too.. but I really adore them.
The family was so surprised, and it made me happy to see the kids faces light up.
Just make your pancakes as normal, separate the batter into different bowls, and add food coloring.
Firstly. I did not make the top 25 team over at G45.
On first whim, I was a little sad about it.
Why not me? Where was I lacking? What could I have done better?
But after I actually took a moment to let it sink in, I realized I learned a lot about even submitting to a Manufacturer. I poured hours into my 10 new projects. I have two new mini books, three new pieces of altered art that look fabulous in my home, and five new scrap layouts.
This was just one No. Who knows how close I may have been to making the cut?
I know there are so so many talented crafty people out there, and I'm holding no grudges.
I'll continue to support and use graphic 45, because I love their product.
That's another thing. I submitted, because I DO love their product.
I beat that horse good.. on to the fabulous news.
Today me and my she art girl was featured over on Paper Issues!
Cassie asked if I would join the Paper Issues Team.
Go check out the current issue at PI and link up your projects.
I have always been a fan of mixed media.
I made one for my mom last year for mothers day, and she had loved it.
I just had a problem understanding the background concept of a really super layered art journal or canvas.
Thanks to Christy Tomlinson's She Art Workshop, now i know.
Do you see her little Le Cirque Graphic 45 dress?
Now, I know she's not perfect. I do see some funky things going on with her fatty arm with the butterfly tattoo, plus the poor girl can't see with eyes, but her heart can. Er.. my heart that is.
When I got to the part of the girl where i was painting her hair and face in, it all dawned on me.
It was me remembering my mom. Lots of bittersweet tears this morning.
Creating art, in any medium, seems to really come from a different place if you let your heart free.
but it made a difference in how this piece of art turned out.
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Lookie what I got in the mail!!
I totally thought I had put this thank you up here, but looking back, I had not.
I was super duper lucky, and won all Bella Blvd's CHA Winter 2011 releases.
I used both of those today on a layout for Tally, will show in a bit.
You can see my little assistant in the upper frame, he really jumped for joy with this next line.
It is ALL that and a grass stained knee.. totally cute.
aren't the colors mouth watering?
Thank you so much Bella Blvd!! I LOVE all these lines.
Now, I dont' know if I've explained it to those of you who aren't on Tally. But whenever Survivor airs on T.V, we play over at Tallyscrapper, a scrap version. Nobody gets voted off the island per se.. until this week.
Cristal chose 5 players from EACH team (Team Russell GO TEAM RUSSELL!!! and lame-o Boston Rob BOOO boston rob) and sent them off to redemption island.
I thought so too. I went real whimsical with mine.
When I saw the words to be used in the title, I immediately thought of Cameron's birthday, and how we stayed at the park for hours playing. We outplayed all the parents there that day. lol I took my photos in Shape Collage and arranged them in the word Play, backed them on black cardstock and went from there.
I used 5 pattern papers, 5 stickers, and 5 pieces of ribbon.
You may not be able to clearly see them all, but there are over 100 photos that make up the word 'Play'.


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Евре́ () — місто та муніципалітет у Франції, у регіоні Нормандія, адміністративний центр департаменту Ер. Населення —  осіб (2011).

Муніципалітет розташований на відстані близько 90 км на захід від Парижа, 50 км на південь від Руана.

Історія

До 2015 року муніципалітет перебував у складі регіону Верхня Нормандія. Від 1 січня 2016 року належить до нового об'єднаного регіону Нормандія.

Демографія

Розподіл населення за віком та статтю (2006):

Економіка

У 2010 році в муніципалітеті числилось 21585 оподаткованих домогосподарств, у яких проживали 47916,0 особи, медіана доходів виносила  євро на одного особоспоживача

Уродженці
 Жозеф Мендеш (*1991) — гвінеябісайський футболіст, нападник.

Галерея зображень

Відомі уродженці
 Нікола де Бонвіль (1760—1828) — французький поет, публіцист, видавець і політичний діяч.

Посилання

 Мерія муніципалітету Евре
 Сайт агломераційного об'єднання Евре
 [ Розташування муніципалітету Евре на мапі Франції та сусідні муніципалітети]

Див. також
 Список муніципалітетів департаменту Ер

Примітки

Міста Франції
Муніципалітети департаменту Ер
Ер (департамент)

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package com.qualogy.qafe.core.placeholder;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.logging.Logger;

import org.apache.commons.lang.StringUtils;

import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.commons.type.Parameter;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.commons.type.Reference;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.application.ApplicationContext;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.messages.PlaceHolder;
import com.qualogy.qafe.core.datastore.ApplicationStoreIdentifier;
import com.qualogy.qafe.core.datastore.DataIdentifier;
import com.qualogy.qafe.core.datastore.ParameterValueHandler;

public class PlaceHolderResolver {

	public final static Logger logger = Logger.getLogger(PlaceHolderResolver.class.getName());

	public static Object resolve(ApplicationContext context, ApplicationStoreIdentifier storeId, DataIdentifier dataId, Object value, Parameter parameter) {
		return resolve(context, storeId, dataId, value, parameter, null);
	}

	public static Object resolve(ApplicationContext context, ApplicationStoreIdentifier storeId, DataIdentifier dataId, Object value, Parameter parameter, String localStoreId) {
		if ((value != null) && (parameter != null) && parameter.hasPlaceHolders()) {
			if (value instanceof String) {
				value = implementPlaceholders(context, storeId, dataId, (String)value, parameter.getPlaceHolders(), localStoreId);
			} else {
				logger.warning("Cannot resolve placeholders on a [" + (value!=null ? value.getClass().getName() : null) + "] objecttype");
			}
		}
		if (value instanceof String) {
			List placeHolders = createPlaceholders((String)value);
			value = implementPlaceholders(context, storeId, dataId, (String)value, placeHolders, localStoreId);
		}
		return value;
	}

	private static String implementPlaceholders(ApplicationContext context, ApplicationStoreIdentifier storeId, DataIdentifier dataId, String value, List placeHolders, String localStoreId) {
		for (Iterator iter = placeHolders.iterator(); iter.hasNext();) {
			PlaceHolder placeHolder = (PlaceHolder)iter.next();
			if(placeHolder!=null){
				Object placeHolderValue = ParameterValueHandler.get(context, storeId, dataId, placeHolder, localStoreId);

				if(placeHolderValue==null)
					placeHolderValue = "";

				value = StringUtils.replace(value, placeHolder.getPlaceHolderKey(), placeHolderValue.toString());
			}
		}
		return value;
	}
	/**
	 * try to replace placeholders with reference from datastore
	 */
	public static List createPlaceholders(String value){
		List placeHolders = new ArrayList();
		if(value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.PREFIX)>-1 && value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.POSTFIX)>-1){
			int from = 0;

			while(value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.PREFIX, from)>-1 && value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.POSTFIX, value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.PREFIX, from))>-1){
				int nameFrom = value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.PREFIX, from)+PlaceHolder.PREFIX.length();
				int nameTo = value.indexOf(PlaceHolder.POSTFIX, nameFrom);
				String name = value.substring(nameFrom, nameTo);
				placeHolders.add(new PlaceHolder(name, new Reference(name)));

				from = nameTo;
			}
		}
		return placeHolders;
	}
}

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There was nothing to suggest that Clovis High was a threat when the Central Section softball playoffs began this week.
The Cougars tied for fourth in the Tri-River Athletic Conference and were the No. 9 seed among 10 teams in Division I -- an afterthought at best.
But not in the mind of Cougars pitcher Kacy Moritz.
"As soon as we hit the playoffs, I thought in the back of my mind that we'd break out of our shell and explode on teams."
"Our mistake was not pushing through for more runs early when we had the chance," Maxie said. "We sat on the lead and didn't get the timely hits."


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Last month I had a taster of the Geek Gear subscription box and it's safe to say I am now a fan as I loved the 'Dragon and Thrones' box theme, so when the May box dropped onto my doorstep I was keen to see what was inside. May's theme was 'Battle' and inside the 'treasure chest' designed Geek Gear box were seven Battle themed goodies to inspire the geek in you. All subscribers will get (5-10 products) £40 – £60 worth of geeky gamer style goodies in each monthly box for £19.99 and the Geek Gear team really pack the box full of high value items to enjoy. Each box will always contain a themed t-shirt as well, which is great value in my opinion as branded t-shirts are often more than the cost of the whole box.
Geek Gear are confident that subscribers will love what they receive each month and once you are signed up you can cancel at any time so you don't need to worry about being tied into any long term contract. Don't forget to add in your preferred t-shirt size when you join as well as you will always get a monthly t-shirt included in the subscription.
On to May's Battle box and one difference in the box is that you either received a Limited Edition Chrome Darth Vader or a Funko Vinyl Bobble-Head. If you did have a Vinyl Bobble Head included it was a Finn, Rey or Kylo Ren from Star Wars. In my box was the Pop Vinyl Darth Vadar 01 which is a Limited Edition for Geek Gear and what a beauty he is! I have a bit of an obsession right now with my collection of Pop's so this is a very welcome addition and the chrome version really stands out.
If you take a look on the reverse of the box you can see the whole collection of Star Wars Funko Pop's (01 to 07) and they are so cute (check out the Yoda!) and very collectable so I feel really happy to have a Chrome Darth Vadar in my collection already. Also I must add that as the Chrome Darth Vadar retails for at least £12.99 not only can you add a limited edition Pop to your collection for only £7-ish more you get eight other items – which is such great value.
Next in the Battle box was from Pokemon and in every box was a mystery item, I received a plush and soft Pikachu as well as a PokeBall with one figurine inside. The soft Pikachu is a high quality plush with Charizard hat attached and is so cute and collectable and was packed so well into the box – I have no idea how they packed it in so well! The catch and return Pokeball is also highly collectable and comes with a little figure to add to your Pokemon collection. Each box contains a different pokemon mystery item though so you may have received a different duo.
As in every Geek Gear box there was also a soft 100% cotton t-shirt with an exclusive Captain America Civil War design on the front and it's such a wearable design too. I have written before how much I love the fact the Geek Gear folk include a t-shirt in every box and when it's a great quality wearable one too it's even better. Staying on the Captain America theme next out was a limited edition signed (by the author) print of Captain America – Civil War print which is exclusive to Geek gear and one of only 1000 made. It's a colourful unique print that will look perfect framed and put on the wall.
What I like about the Geek Gear box is the surprise element each month and what a treat to get either a Personalised Jedi Knight or Sith Lord Certificate in the May box. Yes that's right, you can become a Jedi Knight or Sith Lord in the Battle box – so fantastic! I received the Jedi Knight Certificate and it's such a brilliant touch to personalise it too, very good quality paper and perfect Star Wars wording on the certificate. Geek Gear even ensured the certificate's safe transit by placing it in a protective card sleeve as well.
Also from Star Wars in the box was an exclusive BB-8 Necklace, a surprise inclusion as I wouldn't expect any jewellery and the sweet little BB-8 droid on it's silver chain looks lovely on. With the Battle theme in this month's box I fully expected to see an item from Marvel and Geek Gear didn't disappoint as the X-Men keyrings came in two different designs. I got the silver design but there was also a gold version in boxes as well, perfect for adding your keys onto or for bags or belts.
Lastly a funny 'Use the Force' vinyl sticker for the bathroom door in a simple monochrome design and easy to peel stickers – a new look Star Wars style for the bathroom door! There's nothing I didn't like about the May Battle box and having dealt with the Geek Gear customer service team for a broken item I must say they are so friendly and always happy to discuss any issues you have at all. It makes such a difference when you have a problem to be able to resolve it quickly and efficiently and Geek Gear pride themselves to be a brand who listens to their customers. With such a jam packed May box I have to applaud the Geek Gear folk for such a brilliant month and if you think the Battle box was great just wait until you see what they have in store for June's box – spoiler alert it's Game Over themed!
If you would like to try out the Geek Gear subscription box I have a very special offer from the Geek gear team to give you 10% off – and not just off your first box either, that's 10% off every month's subscription you sign up for. All you need to do is apply the code below when you checkout online and the 10% will come off your entire subscription.
A subscription geek box packed with 5-10 products worth up to £60 each month.
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And why would you tell her that?!
Why would you tell her that? I said I was happy.
Why would you tell her?
Why would you tell her I lied?
Why would I tell her?
Seriously, why would you tell me that?
Why would he tell you that?
Why would you tell us that story?
What? Why would you tell me that?
Why would you tell Aiden that?
Why would you ask her that?
Why would you do that to her? Why? Why?
- Why would you do that? - I'll tell you why.
that's why I'm telling you, so you can tell her."
Well, that's horrible. Why would you tell me that now?


This is the Sansui G-8000 and while it is the little brother of the Sansui G-9000 it is still one big receiver. Many comparisons are made between this receiver and the Pioneer SX-1250. Surprisingly I would guess that a larger percentage of those who've heard both receivers favor the Sansui G-8000 over the SX-1250. However, the Pioneer probably has a slightly better build quality and parts are more easily found nowadays for the 1250 then for the G-8000.
The Sansui G-8000 was manufactured around 1979 and had a list price of about $920.00. It has a huge toroidal power transformer and four filter caps per channel. It is rated at 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Its dimensions are 22.04W x 7.91H x 18.70D and it has Bass, Middle, Treble Tone Controls and inputs for Phono I+II, Tape I+II, AUX, Monitor, Mic.
Most of the G series Sansui receivers have similar styling with a somewhat symmetrical layout and huge tuning and volume knobs. One interesting feature of the G-8000 is that the speaker outputs are on the right side of the unit and the various inputs are on the left side as opposed to the rear of the unit as with most other receivers. This was probably due to the fact that the G-8000 has a large heat sink that wraps around the back of the unit. Still, it could make it difficult if you plan on keeping your G-8000 in a rack or narrow space and cable and wires coming out the side of the receiver probably isn't the most aesthetically pleasing look either.
The Sansui G-8000 is one of the more popular Sansui models because it has quite a few features, is big, performs well and has a great sound. It's not as expensive as some of the other top of the line Sansui receivers so it's a good mix for someone looking for a higher end piece of equipment with a budget above entry level. In good working condition this receiver will sell for around $500-600. If it's restored then prices can reach $700+.
I own a nearly identical Sansui G-801 receiver.
The only thing I notice that is different is that the writing on the face of my G-801 is in white lettering/numbering while the G-8000 is in black. Also, my speaker outputs while looking at the front of the receiver are coming out the left side. You should have mentioned that the receiver does have a nice cable tray at the bottom of both sides of the receiver to tuck all the wires into so they don't stick out.
Anyone out there know why Sansui made the G-801 and G-8000 since they are nearly identical?
I think the G-801 is just the European version of the G-8000. As you mentioned it has the dark faceplate and white lettering. I think it also has a different veneer. Electrically they are essentially the same.
Thanks for the info on the cable tray. I'll add that to the description.
i purchased my Sansui G-8000 in 1979 new. I still have it in 2015 and haven't had to change a single light or switch. It is immaculate and sounds as good today as the day I bought it. I would never even consider selling it it is hooked up to a pair of Klipsch LaScalas and a pair of Klipsch Heresy speakers. It sounds amazing I am so glad I had the spence at 19 years of age when I bought it and the respect to keep it all these years as I am now 55 years old. If you get the chance to buy one DO IT. You will not regret it. Especially if connected to awesome speakers like these It sounds great at low volumes but has enough power to level 2 city blocks !
Hello I just received a g8000 works good but it does not light up. Any suggestions?
I have a Sansui G-8000 had it since 1980 and it is my favorite. I now have a problem that I hope is not difficult to repair. My sound keeps popping in and out and when I turn the vol knob up and down it pops on and sometimes it won't. where can I have it repaired?
Sounds like the volume potentiometer could be dirty. Might just need sprayed with some contact cleaner. You can probably do it yourself if you want. There are videos on YouTube that show how to do it and there's a good general instructional thread on AudioKarma HERE. Otherwise any decent audio tech can do it easily, assuming of course that a dirty Pot is the problem. If you do open the case and clean it yourself be sure to clean all the other pots and switches as well while you have it open. Good luck!
Got my G 8000 in 1979 in Jp. and love it today!
Greetings, I have a immaculate, functional g8000 that is up for sale. I'm asking 400, non negotiable.
I bought my Sansui G-8000 receiver brand new in 1979 while in the Navy, got it at the Navy Exchange in Rota, Spain, would you believe I paid just around $400.00. I still have it and played it once in a while, it's hooked up to a pair of JBL L-250 floor standing tower speakers. I almost sold it but changed my mind, I'm into vintage tube amps also.
I saw a G-8000 today in a local audio shop priced at $1,100. Quite a nice looking, expansive unit that requires more of a kitchen table for siting rather than the typical width audio rack. Inquired about the service history and was told it had "been serviced". Asked about whether that included recapping. "No, not recapped" but the guy didn't know the details. So what might "servicing" include then? Some Deoxit spray and spins of the pots? At quick glance the unit appeared in 8/10 condition. Could the transformer and caps still be in good shape?


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Interview with Former Virginia Air Board Member Sam Bleicher, Who Was Removed by Gov. Northam Ahead of Vote on Union Hill Compressor Station
I had a chance to sit down yesterday with Sam Bleicher, an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and a strong environmentalist, who was a member and vice chair of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board from June 2014 to November 2018, when he was removed by Gov. Northam "less than a week after they raised concerns about a natural gas compressor station planned for a historic black community in Buckingham County and ahead of the board's vote on the project." Yeah, I know…what was *that* all about???
What spurred our meeting was that Bleicher is now out with an excellent new novel, "The Plot to Cool the Planet," which we discussed for a while. I'll post about that separately in the next couple days. After talking about his book, we then proceeded to a lengthy discussion about Virginia environmental issues, particularly the fracked-gas pipelines, Bleicher's service on and dismissal from the Air Board, the Union Hill compressor station issue, Dominion Energy, DEQ director David Paylor, environmental racism, etc, etc. By the way, many of the questions I asked Bleicher were "crowdsourced" from folks I respect in the anti-pipeline community. See below for highlights from that part of our discussion…lots of interesting comments by Bleicher, IMHO.
According to Bleicher: "The Air Pollution Control Board did not have regulations that provided authority over the pipeline; the vote at the Air Pollution Control Board was about the siting of the compressor station at Union Hill. And I probably would have voted against that. There was an argument, there were some internal Board Member views that you know, you're depriving this poor community of a half million dollars worth of benefits and maybe they're better off with the money. If we're really worried, if the whole issue is about whether the community is better off, maybe they're better off with a half million dollars. Maybe not, but that's at least a respectable argument."
In contrast, Bleicher believes that there's no respectable argument for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). Among other problems, Bleicher believes it's "ridiculously expensive," "the rate of return that [Dominion has] been promised has no economic rationale to it at all unless you want to subsidize pipelines."Bleicher added, "Look at this from Dominion's point of view; they've got this big windfall tax benefit from the tax bill, they've got a lot of cash. 'What are we going to do with it? Well, let's build a pipeline; we have a guaranteed 14 percent rate of return.' "
So why would anyone other than Dominion Energy and its shareholders go along with this unnecessary project? According to Bleicher, he doesn't know for sure, but "Dominion has persuaded all the economic development type people in all the counties that the pipeline is going through that they will benefit, because they will have access to natural gas from the pipeline…I'm not even sure that's true," but the claim (by Dominion, Terry McAuliffe, Ralph Northam, etc.) is that it will "attract industry."
According to Bleicher, one of the reasons why the ACP is designed to have a compressor station in Union Hill is that it's basically at the intersection of the ACP and the existing Transcontinental Pipeline…"if they put the compressor station there, they can service the new pipeline to the east using the natural gas from the Transco pipeline if they don't ever get the fracking or if the fracking doesn't produce as much gas for as long as they hope…so that's why that location [was chosen]."
I asked whether he thought Union Hill was selected because of environmental racism. Bleicher responded, "I wouldn't go that far, I'll just say they were completely tone-deaf to the whole subject…They weren't going to let the nature of the community stand in the way of what was economically sound…One person on the board said to me at one point, 'you know, Dominion's mistake was they could have put this a mile and a half down the road.'" So they could have largely avoided all this controversy if they had just put the compressor station a few miles away, but "they didn't see the controversy coming, they just weren't in tune with the public sentiment."
Did Dominion target Union Hill in any way? Bleicher responded, "On the contrary…[I think Dominion's attitude was] this has nothing to do with people, we're just putting it where it's most efficient…mostly they sat down with a map and drew a line and said this is the place to put it."
Bleicher added that there's little question that Dominion tries to avoid putting infrastructure in places where there would be a great deal of political opposition. But Dominion didn't think it would have that problem in Union Hill. Buckingham County's Board of Supervisors bad approved the project.
Regarding the authority of the Air Board, Bleicher said that the Air Board has no regulations and has never asserted jurisdiction regarding regulating methane emissions in state or out of state. There is now a task force now studying how to adopt methane regulations in Virginia.
Bleicher added that, with regard to regulating methane emissions, DEQ could try to "flex its muscles and try to do that," but "the governor doesn't want…it to interfere with the pipeline, that's clear…Dominion wanted one thing from the governor, and what's he going to say, 'no, I'm not going to give you the one thing you want?' That's hard to do. That's hard to do. And especially it was hard for McAuliffe seven years ago now…there wasn't a legislator who wasn't taking contributions from Dominion, and you weren't going to get anything else done."
So does Dominion control the legislature? Bleicher said it's not black and white these days, that Dominion "has problems" and is not all powerful.
Do Air Board members have expertise on these issues? According to Bleicher, some do but some absolutely don't. For instance, one member was a real estate developer who didn't even understand what the problem was with methane or carbon pollution. Instead, these are citizen boards; "DEQ is the experts." "In the four years that I was on the board, we didn't once vote against DEQ's recommendation, except on the carbon rule, which was a slightly different situation [because it wasn't in response to Federal requirements]…we offered some minor amendments…small changes."
Is DEQ actually trying to protect the environment or are they "captured" by industry? According to Bleicher, the answer is "somewhere in between…they worry about their budget…those appropriations have been threatened…they don't have enough inspectors…"
How does Bleicher view DEQ head David Paylor? "First and foremost, [David Paylor]'s a bureaucrat; he wants to keep his budget, he doesn't want to alienate legislators. He said to me on several occasions, 'I have two bosses, I have the governor and the Air Board, when they don't agree I've got a problem'…until recently, we haven't even come close to having an environmentalist legislature, so in some sense he's never been tested…I don't think he's passionate [about the environment] at this point."
On the role of the Attorney General's office in discussions by the Air Board, Bleicher said the AG's representative "hardly said a word ever, but when asked he was very helpful."
I noted that there are people opposed to the pipelines who are very suspicious about the AG office's role. According to Bleicher, the AG's office absolutely did not play a nefarious role, that AG Herring "has done a lot of good work for the environment," and that the AG's office "can't put their opinions ahead of the Board…basically they're there to help…I don't think they thought it was their job to be pro-pipeline or anti-pipeline or compressor station…[their job was] to provide support, and if you asked for their help, they'd give it."
So what happened exactly when the Board went into closed session? Bleicher said "they might be consulting with counsel about what they can do and what they can't do…they have to vote and they have questions about their authority…They weren't supposed to be deciding about the pipeline, this is about the compressor station, this is a different question…"
What would killing the compressor station have done exactly? Bleicher said "it's hard to know…Dominion might have sued…or Dominion [might have said] we'll move it a mile down the road."
If the compressor station had been killed, would it have also killed the pipeline? Bleicher: "There's no reason to think that's true…I made it very clear…my views on the pipeline were irrelevant to this decision…this was a decision about the compressor station…We don't have any clear policy about environmental justice issues…We don't even know how we'd measure environmental justice, we have no criteria for that…does that mean no industry can ever move into Union Hill?"
Is there any reason to think that the Air Board was "strong armed?" According to Bleicher, that definitely didn't happen to me when I was there – "nobody said to me, 'you better vote this way'."
Why exactly was Bleicher removed from the Board? "The Secretary of the Commonwealth's Office called me up and said, 'thank you for your service, we no longer need you on the Board'…I think the governor's office made the decision…Dominion was concerned that they weren't going to win if six people were voting. If Rebecca Rubin and I were there [Dominion might have lost the vote on the compressor station]."
Bleicher said he had applied for reappointment to the Board months earlier, and the assumption in the environmental community was that he'd definitely be reappointed after all the support they gave to help elect Northam.
Is there any reason to believe that Northam and/or his Chief of Staff were directly involved in this? Bleicher said "I don't think it could have been routine…somebody decided to do it…It looks like it was done at Dominion's behest…My impression is that DEQ was not involved in that decision…I thought they were maybe even surprised."
Should the Air Board consider things like environmental justice in citing facilities like the compressor station? According to Bleicher, "yes, the law calls for it, but there isn't enough guidance to direct a decision about this, when Dominion is offering money to the community [and] the community is split…It is [racist] in the sense that Dominion could simply ignore what's there, because the community isn't rich enough and noisy enough…"
What impact did citizen activism and engagement have on the Air Board? Does it make a difference? Bleicher: "In some ways it makes a productive difference; in some ways it makes a counterproductive difference…[but] even people who don't like it have to take into account the intensity of feeling…part of the problem is protests are so undifferentiated, it doesn't give you material to work with"; what's needed is data, empirical information…"Protests can be offputting and off message…Somebody even shouted 'we know where you live'…" which some Board Members took as a physical threat.
On one other issue – the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) – Bleicher said Northam's failure to veto the Republican budget restriction on RGGI participation was "in many ways an outrage…in the end, McAuliffe's and Northam's 3-year carbon rulemaking effort was all blown up by the Republican legislature and Northam acquiesced."
Bleicher agreed that the best thing at this point is for Democrats to take control of the legislature and have Virginia join RGGI. "If Democrats can win the House and the Senate, I don't think Northam can run away from environmental issues the way he has." Bleicher added that none of the supposed horror stories by Republicans about moving to 100% clean energy are true at this point. The DEQ studies of RGGI participation say the opposite.
David Paylor
DEQ
Union Hill
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Sky is Falling or New Horizon?
While the Gig Economy Gets all the Press, Trucking Gets a Brave New World
The recent passage of AB5 in California has given clear indication to the trucking industry that Golden State does not see a future for the current structure of the Owner Operator (OO) model.
Over the past several years, a few hundred misclassification claims and a single, misguided lawsuit have helped super charge a decades old effort to eliminate the owner operator model in California. It's working, the evidence is in AB5.
Traditionally, an "Owner Operator" has been seen as one person, one truck. Almost immediately after deregulation efforts in 1980, this small fleet segment that previously couldn't compete with established regulated carriers began its ascent towards eventual dominance of the trucking industry.
With no rate support, large asset-based carriers with boat loads of equipment and major pension responsibilities found themselves facing bankruptcy once deregulation fully set in.
These carriers were simply unable to compete in an unregulated market with non-asset-based motor carrier/brokers who utilized single truck operators to provide lower cost transportation service in lanes previously subject to strict rate constraints. Consumers eventually benefitted, but the industry experienced a profound change. The small fleet, OO could finally build and start a business, it was truly a new horizon.
Today, the industry is still dominated by small trucking firms. In California, according to 2018 DMV data, close to 87,895 trucks are registered to fleets of 1-3 in the Heavy-Duty over 26,000 pounds GVWR Category.
Over one-third of the trucking fleet in California is made up of this small fleet segment of 1-3 trucks. This is out of a total of 243,923 total trucks registered in California – both apportioned and California only.
While the dialogue around working conditions and serious misclassification violations must be at the forefront of reform, transportation – specifically the for-hire trucking segment – is being singled out in this discussion. Unfortunately, a handful of misclassification rulings are being used as justification to change the face of an entire industry across all fleet segments and vocations, regardless of reality.
If AB5 is signed into law, it will prevent any existing small or large fleet operator from contracting with existing single truck operators for services. It will force carriers who exclusively, occasionally or seldom utilize single truck owner operators to shift to an employee model to prevent misclassification or make other arrangements once the OO establishes as a business, LLC or otherwise.
Today, there are tens of thousands of single truck owner-operators who are not (and have not been) misclassified. These drivers have no desire to be employees, yet, their perspective and livelihood is being ignored for political expediency.
The vast majority of single truck owner-operators embrace the ability to work for themselves. They enjoy the current opportunity to compete in a highly competitive global shipping market where they can make their own schedule, maintain their own equipment and still make a decent buck without facing the economic and regulatory hurdles of running a trucking company in California. The current structure of the OO model allows drivers to maintain freedom while working for themselves without constraint.
Contrary to popular belief, there are a host of employee driving jobs available throughout the trucking industry in California. It is disingenuous to use a few examples of single truck operator misclassification to paint an entire industry segment as bad actors resulting in the elimination of an entire fleet profile for the sake of "employee jobs".
Nevertheless, the political reality in California may present an opportunity for fleets who see the potential capacity loss due to driver attrition as a pathway to growth within their own fleet segments. With over capacity plaguing the industry as of late, if signed into law, AB5 may act as an equalizer– as the old saying goes, "Someone's gonna move it."
With opportunities to plug gaps in existing supply chains once the shift away from the existing OO model kicks in, some carriers may see rate increases if not higher volumes or new lane opportunities. Many shippers have already sought out established "employee driver", asset-based companies to move their freight because of the political uncertainty surrounding the OO model in California.
For non-asset-based fleets, switching to an employee model will be no easy task, a pivot to a freight brokerage role utilizing owner operators who maintain their own bona fides may be a legitimate pathway for survival. Otherwise, these drivers and their motor carriers better agree on a nice place for the time clock or possibly should figure out a new line of work.
It is obvious that there will be little respite for those who cling to the previous way of Owner Operator contracting in California regardless of established norms. In the highly volatile misclassification mixture, Dynamex was the final ingredient needed to reach critical mass; AB5 is the fallout.
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Unemployment tax rates for Oregon employers will remain at tax schedule three for 2019. Tax schedule three includes an average rate of 1.97% for the first $40,600 paid to each employee. The specific rate each employer will pay under the new schedule depends on how much they have used the unemployment insurance system.
Oregon adjusts employer tax rates annually using eight tax schedules based on the solvency of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Movement between the eight schedules of tax rates represents part of the self-balancing aspects of Oregon's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund law. Each September, a formula contained in statute, determines how much should be collected during the next year to maintain a solvent fund. Each schedule has a range of tax rates based on an employer's previous unemployment insurance experience. Employers with more unemployment insurance claims have a higher tax rate than those with fewer claims.
As a result of this approach, Oregon has one of the strongest trust funds in the nation. The trust fund provides support for temporarily unemployed workers, their families, and communities while minimizing the impact on employers. This approach allows support without having to reduce benefits to workers, increase employer taxes, or borrow from the federal government, as most other states had to do for the Great Recession.
Because of Oregon's innovative Unemployment Trust Fund model, we are well positioned to pay benefits in the next recession. Unlike other states where employers had to pay additional taxes or surcharges when states borrowed to pay benefits, Oregon's trust fund is earning interest. This reduces the amount that needs to be collected from Oregon employers to maintain the trust fund.
Oregon's unemployment rate continues a downward trend in 2018. The low number of unemployed workers reflects a very tight job market. This creates some challenges for employers maintaining their workforce, but means that there are far fewer Oregonians who are unable to find a job. The jobs employers provide contribute to a vibrant Oregon economy and support the quality of life for Oregonians.
The Oregon Employment Department mailed notifications to businesses last week regarding their individual tax rates and encourages employers to wait until they receive their individual notice before attempting to contact the department with questions. Any employer who has not received their notice within the next couple of weeks should contact the Oregon Employment Department Unemployment Insurance Tax Section. Contact information may be found online at www.Employment.Oregon.gov.
Oregon adjusts employer tax rates annually using eight tax schedules based on the solvency of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.


The migrant caravan making its inexorable progress toward the United States has triggered angry rhetoric by President Trump and the deployment of active duty troops and the National Guard at the southern border. The Trump administration this week escalated matters by issuing a rule barring asylum seekers who enter the United States in violation of a presidential proclamation from being granted asylum.
The lawsuit claims to represent a class of "all persons Mexican, Central American, or South American citizens" traveling to the United States or who have attempted entry since Oct. 31, 2018. The plaintiffs claim a "well-documented human rights crisis" in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador is prompting thousands to seek asylum in the United States.
It is not clear why they omitted Syrians, Sudanese, Somalis, Bangladeshis, et. al. — in other words, why not a class action on anyone's behalf? After all, the claims are equally applicable to others experiencing human rights crises and interested in seeking asylum in the United States.


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Q: Creating Custom Query I've hit some sort of stumbling bock here, and I can't find my way over it.
I'm trying to craft a custom WP query that searches for posts by country of origin, selecting multiple countries at once.
I have a table that maps countries to regions, so the initial query will search for the selected region, and return all of the countries in that region as an array. For example, if you select Africa, it will return an array of countries within Africa.
if(!empty($_REQUEST['region'])){
     $region = $_REQUEST['region'];

    $regionresult = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM gallery_regions WHERE region='$region'") or die(mysql_error());
    $num_rows = mysql_num_rows($regionresult);

    if (!$regionresult) {
        $message  = 'Invalid query: ' . mysql_error() . "\n";
        $message .= 'Whole query: ' . $query;
        die($message);
    }
} else {
     $region = NULL;
}

That part works.
Now, I want to use the returning array to search my WP posts for any that originated from any of the countries in the array. This is the part I can't get to work:
$country_search = array(mysql_fetch_array($regionresult));
$args = array(
    'posts_per_page' => -1,
    'meta_query' => array(
        array(
            'key' => 'Country',
            'value' => '$country_search',
            'compare' => 'IN'
        )
    )
);
$query = new WP_Query( $args );

I get no results back. In fact, if include echo "$args";, what I get back is simply the word "Array." I also only want it to return results from a specific category.
I'm sure that I'm overlooking something simple. Can anyone help?
Thanks!
ty

A: You're passing '$country_search' as a literal value, it should be
'value' => $country_search

without single quotes.
Also, I recommend replacing those old mysql query functions with wpdb.

A: Try following codes:
    $country_search_array = array();
    while($row = mysql_fetch_array($regionresult)){
        $country_search_array[] = $row['country']; // Your country field name
    }
    $country_search = "'".implode("',", $country_search_array)."'";

$args = array(
        'posts_per_page' => -1,
        'meta_query' => array(
            array(
                'key' => 'Country',
                'value' => $country_search,
                'compare' => 'IN'
            )
        )
    );
    $query = new WP_Query( $args );

A: The problem was that there were two array objects:
$country_search = array(mysql_fetch_array($regionresult));
$args = array(
    'posts_per_page' => -1,
    'meta_query' => array(
        array(
            'key' => 'Country',
            'value' => '$country_search',
            'compare' => 'IN',
            'category' => 'Gallery'
        )
    )
);
$query = new WP_Query( $args );

It should have been this:
$country_search = array(mysql_fetch_array($regionresult));
$args = array(
    'posts_per_page' => -1,
    'meta_query' => array(
            'key' => 'Country',
            'value' => '$country_search',
            'compare' => 'IN',
            'category' => 'Gallery'
    )
);
$query = new WP_Query( $args );

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The demand for Licensed Practical Nurses in Washington, the District of Columbia, is lower than the rest of the country, but it's still growing, and with average salaries of around $48,000 being commanded by some LPNs in the city, it's a lucrative career choice.
As with other parts of the US, Washington DC has some fairly strict requirements about how you can become an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) though, and you will need to plan your route to registration accordingly.
Finding Approved LPN Courses In Washington DC
The District of Columbia's approval for licensed practical nursing courses differs slightly from other areas, in that you are allowed to do a Washington DC approved course, or a course that is deemed to be equal to it in another part of the country, and still qualify to take the exam and register.
There are a few approved courses in the area, but you may find that they are difficult to get into, with the high number of applicants. If that is the case, then asking about approved alternatives from elsewhere may be a good idea.
Admission Requirements for LPN Courses in Washington DC
The admission requirements for the various schools and programs that are approved in Washington DC may differ slightly, but most have the same basic requirements. You will need a high school diploma or GED, you will need a clear criminal record, a full medical screening, and drug testing, among other things. You may also be asked for specific things, like college admission test results, or specific training certifications.
You will also need to present math and science test scores to the training institution you choose.
How LPN Training In Washington D.C Works
The typical LPN course in Washington DC is about one year long, although there are those that are one and a half years long, or even longer (usually part time courses.)
The courses are divided into prescribed amounts of hands on clinical training (supervised by a Doctor or Registered Nurse) and classroom and lab studies. The minimum amount of training for these programs in Washington D.C are 600 hours of clinical training, and 1000 hours of other studies. Course modules include basic nursing, anatomy, pharmacology, maternal, infant and elderly patient care, mental health care and more.
After you have completed the course, and met the training hours requirements, you will need to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam, and you will need to apply for District registration. Then you will legally be allowed to work as an LPN in Washington DC.
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Capital Health Institute
The only program taught here is the practical nursing program which allows students to focus entirely on their studies. The program offers both day and evening classes with small class sizes which allows for greater tutor to student attention. The program has a total of 1620 clock hours which spans 275 days. All courses must be completed in order to graduate and be eligible to take the state board licensing exams.
Comprehensive Health Academy School of Practice Nursing
1106 Bladensburg Road, NE
Here we have a health care training institution which focuses on practical nursing and nurse aide training programs. The opt out nurse aide program is taught as a part of the licensed practical nursing program. PN students have a day or evening class option and clinical rotations take place in several hospitals in the district. Students can work out a payment plan with the financial counselor to make regular monthly payments.
JC Inc – American Institute of Professional Studies
6411 Chillum Place, NW
Information for this college states that the licensed practical nursing program takes a total of 12 months to complete. Instructions cover approximately 1660 clock hours which includes theory, labs and clinical training. The program offers both a part-time and full-time option for classes. The school applies a strong ethical approach to learning, based on their Christian values.
Radians College
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW Suite 200
It appears that the only programs offered at this college are the RN and LPN programs. Their practical nursing program is studied over a 16 month period. A criterion for admissions is an accumulative GPA of 2.0 on high school transcripts or a 4.0 grade on your GED. The college offers their own scholarship programs so student should fill out an application to determine if they qualify.
University of the District of Columbia Practical Nursing Program
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW Mail Box 1005
This LPN program is a full time day program which is completed in only 12 months. Students have the option of advancing to the Associates nursing degree through the fast track accelerated program. There are several scholarship opportunities available to to those who qualify. Students can purchase their books and school supplies at the campus book store. There are other student resources on campus.
VMT Academy of Practical Nursing
4201 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 301
This institution is dedication to health care training of which the licensed practical program is a part of its curriculum. Their job placement service includes resume and interview preparation, job leads and job fairs. They also assist students in finding part time employment while they study. They have a three step admissions process which makes it easy to enroll; (1) take the entrance exams, (2) explore financial options and (3) choose when to start classes.
6411 Chillum Place NW
This is a Christian Institute, so all programs are taught with a Christian Philosophical outlook. They have a 12 month LPN Program with part-time and full-time course options. In the end though, you will have completed about 1,660 hours of classes. Of those, approximately 600 hours will be dedicated to practical training in a clinical setting like a hospital.
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I don't give in TOO much to Blogger/Blogspot stats. I get a lot of traffic from around the world. My FEEDJIT feed alone usually tells who all visits my site and from where. Becaues of this, I want to believe the stats I do get. Some of my most popular blog entries easily get 100 or 200 (sometimes well over 200) views in one day. The confusing part is in how many blog views I get in a day. Sometimes, it will say that I got 3K views from the previous day. Some other times, my blog hits for the current day is usually about 200 or 500 depending upon what time of day it is. It's CERTAINLY confusing, but I wouldn't call it a lie, dude. Then too, I get so much traffic (but some others get MUCH more) that I can't really get a definite grip on how well my material is being viewed.
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Phnom Penh Post - Six safe evacuation centres ready for use
Six safe evacuation centres ready for use
Orm Bunthoeurn | Publication date 21 May 2021 | 16:52 ICT
A safe evacuation centre (SEC) in Pursat province. Facebook
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Six safe evacuation centres (SECs) have been handed over to local communities in Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom and Pursat provinces ahead of the rainy season peak, according to a joint press release on May 21.
The centres are meant to provide appropriate emergency shelter to communities at potential risk of floods and other natural disasters.
The handover ceremony was conducted by the Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM).
Able to accommodate 2,000-3,000 people, the SECs were built in accordance with recognised international standards, each with a large hall, a kitchen, a laundry room, a storage room, bathrooms, a handwashing station, a livestock shelter and a large open field.
Each site is equipped with water supply components such as tube wells, water storage and containers, a solar electric system with a generator, as well as a lightning protection system.
Speaking during the ceremony, deputy chief of mission at the Japanese embassy Atsushi Karimata said: "Through this humanitarian support, we would like to stay close to the Cambodian people as they attempt to overcome this difficult situation.
"We hope that this project will further strengthen the friendly relationship that exists between the two countries."
WFP representative Claire Conan thanked the Japanese government for its "invaluable support".
She said: "With this generous support, WFP and NCDM have constructed and equipped these six safe evacuation centres to protect people during floods and other natural disasters and serve as a space to serve the community at other times.
"There are times in life which are difficult and having a place where we can take refuge and feel safe is essential. We hope that these centres will provide that protection for thousands of Cambodians."
Srey Nal, a commune chief and community representative, thanked the Japanese government for its financial support and the two implementing organisations, WFP and NCDM, for the accomplishment.
"We will take good care of these facilities so that they can in turn take good care of us in hard times," he said.
The Japanese government has been a "significant partner" to WFP's work in the Kingdom since 1998, providing $22 million in the last 10 years to improve food security and nutrition through cash contributions and in-kind support, such as rice and canned fish, as well as to support the development of emergency preparedness and response.
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Papal Interviewer Rebukes Cardinal Marx for Resisting Public Display of Crosses in Bavaria
Maike Hickson	May 7, 2018 4 Comments
Peter Seewald, a journalist who published several interview–books with Pope Benedict XVI, strongly criticizes Cardinal Reinhard Marx for his recent public rebuke of Markus Söder, the governor of Bavaria, Germany, for ordering the public display of crosses in public buildings. He is joined now by two other prominent German journalists.
Only recently, we had reported on Peter Seewald's strong indignation about Cardinal Marx' decision to close down a Bavarian historic Abbey which otherwise could have been kept alive. Seewald pointed out that all the wealth of that Abbey has now been transferred to the hands of the Archdiocese of Munich, i.e., Cardinal Marx.
Just now, Marx has also made headlines by publicly praising Karl Marx, an enemy of religion, of the family, and of personal property, whose ideas inspired formidable dictatorships which killed millions of people.
Now, Peter Seewald once more has raised his voice, opposing Cardinal Marx on his public – and quite severe – criticism of the political decision of the Bavarian governor to display Christian crosses in public buildings. Seewald now asks "Does the cardinal of Munich still speak in the name of the German bishops?" and he comments on this in his article "The Cross with Marx." Seewald points out that in Trier, the birthplace of Karl Marx, there is to be errected a statue honoring Karl Marx "whose ideology cost about 150 million people's lives." Cardinal Marx, continues Seewald, praised the Communist Manifesto, saying that he is "quite impressed" with it. At the same time, adds Seewald, that same Catholic prelate criticizes Governor Söder "in a sharp manner" for his decision to display Christian crosses in public buildings.
As the German journalist explains, it was to be expected that Söder's initiative would receive criticism. "But it is new," he adds, "that also a cardinal makes harsh criticism when in public buildings the symbol of Christianity is to be given high honors." And that he would even claim that such an act would cause "division, unrest, and animosity." "As if," adds Seewald, "there would not be division and animosity when the President of the German, and of the Bavarian, Bishops' Conference more and more opposes, so to say, his natural allies, who more or less are left as the last partners for the Christian cause." In his eyes, "it is of course questionable" whether Cardinal Marx "thereby still speaks in the name of the German bishops" or whether he presents only "a private opinion which manifests a process of self-secularization."
Moreover, as the journalist informs us, "in the Bavarian Bishops' Conference, Marx is isolated" since he pushed the bishops into deciding over a grave question "that cannot be decided upon per se by a majority vote." Here, Seewald refers to the recent decision of the German Bishops' Conference to approve, in individual cases, the admittance of Protestant spouses of Catholics to Holy Communion. He also points out that Marx himself pushed this agenda in spite of the fact that "a Cardinal Woelki had previously made it clear that magisterial statements – especially in central questions of the Catholic Faith – are not up to national councils to decide."
With reference to Marx's comments on the Bavarian situation, Seewald comments:
The sharp attack on the decision of the Bavarian government is thus not only an act of de-solidarization, but also a proof for the lack of understanding of a country and a people in the largest state of this [Federal German] Republic.
After praising the deep Catholicicity of the State of Bavaria and its deeply rooted Catholic traditions (such as the many field crosses and shrines), Seewald says that while one cannot hold it against Marx for himself not being a Bavarian (he is from North Rhine-Westphalia), one may nevertheless criticize him "for not having shown much interest in it, in the ten years since he has reigned in Munich." At the same time, explains the journalist,
The complaints about a style of life and style of leadership similar to those of a prince bishop, and this lack of closeness to the people, are getting even stronger, not the least also about an opportunism which orients itself in controversial matters along the lines of the statements made by the reigning media.
Seewald – who wrote several interview books with Pope Benedict XVI and is a prominent figure in Germany – points out that Marx is known for removing the cross "when it threatens to be offensive." To hang up a cross brings "unrest," says Marx. "But," answers Seewald, was the symbol of Christianity not from the beginning on a sign of contradiction?" Once it was the cross had been attacked by "Hammer and Sickle," and, another time, by "the Swastika." But wherever it was removed, explains the journalist, "neither in the East nor in the West did times get better." Should we thus not be glad, asks Seewald, "that in Bavarian official buildings are hanging, not the signs of autocratic political systems – symbols for suppression and the spirit of subservience – but, rather, a sign of love?"
Thus, Seewald sees it as a sign of "societal progress" after the crimes of the German National Socialists that the European West would establish a new constitutional order whose foundation was based on the "message of the Gospels."
Moreover, the author also asks where to start when one wishes to remove the "sign of contradiction" from the public or to establish "religion-free spaces" in the public life of Bavaria. Shall one remove the "Patrona Bavariae – the Mother of God – to whom Elector Maximilian I dedicated the country [of Bavaria]?" Shall we now remove "all the numerous field crosses, shrines and chapels which make Bavaria so beautiful?" asks Seewald. Or, shall we start with "the removal of Christmas, Easter, Pentacost and other Christian feast days established by the state?" The freeing of official buildings (such as schools and courtrooms) of crosses, adds the author, was what "the Jacobins in the French Revolution, the Communists in the Soviet Union, and the Nazis in Germany have done."
With a little impish impetus, the German journalist proposes that – if one really wants to promote the separation of church and state – one starts with the ending of the system of the Church state tax, where the state even collects for the church the church tax and then hands over to bishops their "generous salaries," in the specific case of Marx 12,500 Euros per month.
Seewald is to be lauded for his own signs of indignation about the public statements of a high-ranking representative of the Catholic Church. He is followed here by two other German journalists who also have some prominence: Alexander Kissler and Jan Fleischhauer. Both authors are known to our readers for their intelligent, witty, and quite strong critique of Pope Francis in the past. Both men – together with Peter Seewald – are examples of hope for Germany, because they show that some Germans are still able to use their intelligence fearlessly for the sake of truth (other prominent examples being, of course, Cardinal Joachim Meisner and Cardinal Walter Brandmüller).
Both Fleischhauer and Kissler point also to the irony of the fact that Marx himself has been shown to remove the (pectoral) cross when it seemingly might be "offensive." Next to the well-known case of Marx removing the cross when visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Kissler also shows how the cardinal removed the cross when welcoming (Muslim) immigrants at the Munich main railway station.
Fleischhauer himself shows the inner contradiction of Cardinal Marx who opposes the politization of the cross (with regard to the recent political decision publicly to display the Christian cross in Bavaria), yet who at the same time is, as the head of the German Bishops' Conference, responsible for many of its own political statements. "In truth," says Fleischhauer, "it is the German bishops who are responsible for the politization of the Church, and not people like Söder [the Bavarian governor]." The German bishops, he adds, are always there "when it is about picking up the keywords of the liberal Zeitgeist." This journalist thinks that Marx should rather be concerned about "the profanization of the Faith for the sake of political purposes," rather than about the fact "that a governor nails a cross on the wall."
Similar to Seewald, Fleischhauer says that, were he the governor of Bavaria, he would pick up on Marx' words and cancel the state church tax and the religion classes in public schools, as well as the permitted presentation of papal Masses by public (state-funded) broadcasters. He detects in Cardinal Marx a strong set of "double standards."
For Alexander Kissler, Marx is now working on a "Christianity without profession," which of course "cannot exist."Against Marx, Kissler says, the majority of the Bavarians – 54% – agree with Governor Söder's decision to publicly display crosses. Thus, he explains, one cannot say about Cardinal Marx that he is attentive "to the sensitivities of the people." After quoting Marx's words that Söder's decision is now bringing "unrest, division" into the families and parishes, Kissler comments: "He who thinks that it needs political decisions in order to divide families and parishes, of course does not know either of them."
Moreover, Kissler also points out the prominence of Marx's words when he says that such "a trend toward an ecclesiastical removal of the cross" is more prominent in light of the fact that "Marx is the leader of the German Bishops' Conference." Otherwise, one might just call it "a personal allergy against the cross." The German journalist also challenges Marx for his words that "he who hangs up the cross has to live up to its standards," saying that this same man does not himself want to be measured by that same measure. Here, Kissler mentions the two above-mentioned cases where Cardinal Marx cravenly removed his pectoral cross in order not to give "offense" to others.
Thus, Kissler sees that Marx wishes to "shrink down" the cross, refer it to a minor role, placing it, instead, into the private realm. Elsewhere, out in the world," he adds, "the Church has to talk the way Marx himself likes to talk: politically." "His [Marx'] heart just flowed over," explains the journalist, "when he was able to praise his namesake Karl," just after he himself had been "vexed by the burden ["Krux"] of the cross."
Here, Kissler also points to a recent statement by a biblical scholar from Vienna, Ludger Schwienhorst-Schönberger, who explained that every political system is in need "of a metaphysical-religious foundation." As this scholar shows, even Emperor Constantine knew that to be so when he publicly established Christianity as the "normative foundation of a state." Kissler himself even quotes this professor of Catholic theology, and in the sense that the Bible also gives us guidance about the "limits of unlawful power." "Why should not the state of Bavaria symbolically profess its adherence to this [criterion]?" Kissler himself asks. He fears that, when the Church representatives are promoting laicism (laïcité), "the Church abolishes herself."
As a final quote from Kissler, we may mention here that he also speaks of the "fickleness" of Marx' statements, and he adds that "some voices say that they [these wavering statements] have always been a problem." In this context, we may add, at the end of this lucid and fiery set of criticisms, that Cardinal Marx has once more (as he did earlier with regard to the blessing of homosexual couples) openly changed his mind, of course without apology. He now explains that the public display of crosses is a "wonderful occasion" to remember the "Christian image of man" and the duty to work in this sense. Will the real Cardinal Marx stand up? And how long will the German bishops tolerate him as their leader? Or will they elect a bishop like Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer who immediately and unambiguously rushed to the defense of the Christian cross in public places?
Dr. Maike Hickson, born and raised in Germany, studied History and French Literature at the University of Hannover and lived for several years in Switzerland where she wrote her doctoral dissertation. She is married to Dr. Robert Hickson, and they have been blessed with two beautiful children. She is a happy housewife who likes to write articles when time permits.
Her articles have appeared in American and European journals such as Catholicism.org, LifeSiteNews, The Wanderer, Culture Wars, Catholic Family News, Christian Order, Apropos, and Zeit-Fragen.
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Public programs this fall accompanying the exhibition "Baseball Americana" at the Library of Congress will feature Latinos in baseball, new books on the game's history leading up to the World Series and a panel of baseball writers covering the game today.
The exhibition "Baseball Americana" explores baseball's past and present and how the game has forged a sense of community for players and fans. Featured items include the handwritten "Laws of Base Ball" from 1857, the earliest written and printed references to the game in America, Babe Ruth's cleats and Dottie Ferguson Key's uniform from the Rockford Peaches, among other documents and artifacts. The exhibition remains on view through June 2019.
The Library's fall baseball-themed programs are free and open to visitors of all ages in the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Follow the conversation on Twitter at @librarycongress, @Events_LOC and #BaseballAmericana.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon – 12:30 p.m.
Many immigrants find in baseball a sense of belonging. Nearly 30 percent of baseball players in the major leagues today are foreign born and players from Latin America and the Caribbean have contributed to the success of America's national pastime. Join Hispanic Division Specialists Tracy North and Talía Guzman-Gonzalez to explore the Library's resources and learn more about Latinos in baseball.
Leading up to the World Series, the Library will host a series of book talks on baseball history. Book signings will follow each event, and tickets are recommended where noted but are not required.
Tuesday, Oct. 16, noon-1 p.m.
The new book "Game Faces" showcases rare and colorful baseball cards from the Library of Congress' Benjamin K. Edwards Collection, bringing to life an era of American history that saw the game explode in popularity.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m.
Bestselling author Jane Leavy presents her newest work, the definitive biography of Babe Ruth. Drawing from more than 250 interviews, a trove of previously untapped documents and Ruth family records, Leavy breaks through the mythology that has obscured the legend and delivers the man. Tickets are available through this event ticketing site but are not required: big-fella-loc.eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m.
Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance formed the defensive core of the most formidable team in big league baseball, leading the Chicago Cubs to two World Series championships from 1906 to 1910. "Tinker to Evers to Chance" is a rare look at one of baseball's first dynasties in action.
Thursday, Nov. 8, noon-1 p.m.
Baseball sportswriters Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun and Greg Swatek of The Frederick News-Post will discuss their work covering baseball at the local, regional and national levels.
These programs and the exhibition are made possible by the Library of Congress Third Century Fund, the James Madison Council and Democracy Fund.


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Prednisolone, along with one of its closest 'relatives', prednisone, belongs to a group of medications known as corticosteroids. These drugs are utilized in the management of inflammation in diseases or various medical conditions where the immune system is greatly involved. Our bodies and those of our furry friends are capable of producing a natural corticosteroid by the name of cortisol, released by the adrenal gland.
Prednisolone has an effect that is approximately four times stronger than that of the cortisol that your dog's body naturally manufactures.
Let's look at why prednisolone can be useful, whether it has any side effects, how you should give it to your canine companion, and whether there are any drug interactions.
Corticosteroids, in general, and prednisolone, in particular, can be very useful when it comes to treating many medical conditions. In actuality, these anti-inflammatory drugs don't cure diseases per se, but given the effect that they have, they can make a difference in a dog's recovery both in terms of speed and efficiency.
Prednisolone and prednisone can be used to treat various immune system diseases such as thrombocytopenia, lupus, or hemolytic anemia, but also allergic reactions, some orthopedic diseases, hormonal disorders, and they can even make a difference in treating inflammatory bowel diseases or respiratory issues (such as asthma).
Something that many people might not be aware of is that this type of medicine is not approved by the FDA and in order to be able to utilize it, veterinarians often have to use a specialty pharmacy to order it from.
If you're wondering how you should give prednisolone to your dog, just listen to your vet's advice. Naturally, you should never give your dog corticosteroids unless they were prescribed by a medical professional or they have been recommended by one. If you miss a dose, do not try to compensate by doubling the dosage – just try to get back to the correct schedule.
It's also highly recommended that you give your dog oral prednisolone along with some food so as to vastly reduce the chances of producing a stomach irritation. The regular doses that you should give to your dog should never even come close to those that are used in emergency situations.
The most important drawback of corticosteroids (and that includes prednisolone) is that they have serious side effects. However, these do not become apparent when it comes to a short-term administration of the medication. The higher the dose and the longer the amount of time that the medication is given, the higher the chance of adverse reactions happening.
Even though short-term use of prednisolone and prednisone rarely causes any adverse effects, you might notice that your dog experiences increased thirst, increased appetite, or an increase in the frequency and volume of urination. Corticosteroids have a negative effect on the immune system, so when they are administered for longer periods, they can cause symptoms such as fever or even infection.
Long-term administration can cause serious side effects such as Cushing's disease, hair loss, a dry hair coat, or the development of a pot belly. Some dogs can become aggressive while they are on the treatment.
As prednisolone and prednisone are corticosteroids and can have various effects on us, humans, too (and they are even used in human medicine, as well), they should be kept out of the reach of children. They are prescription drugs, and they need to be utilized precisely how your veterinarian instructed you to use them.
Don't decide to cease the administration of the drug without seeking out the advice of your vet first. If your dog has been receiving significant doses of corticosteroids for quite some time, taking him off could cause life-threatening issues. If you and your vet have concluded that it is time for you to take your dog off the meds, you can do so gradually and only by following your vet's advice.
A well-known effect that prednisolone has is that it suppresses the body's immune response. As such, for the duration of the treatment, your dog might become more exposed to bacterial and viral infections that he/she would otherwise not be susceptible to. Since prednisolone is an anti-inflammatory that can also mask signs of infection, you might not even be aware of the fact that your dog could have an elevated temperature.
It should also be noted that this type of medication is not recommended to young animals as the immune suppression risk is too high and the likelihood of a GI ulcer or infection happening is high, as well. Lactating or pregnant female dogs should also be given alternative treatments, but there are situations in which the benefits of the treatment could outweigh the risks.
Although there aren't many other drugs that could cause interactions with prednisolone and prednisone, there are some, and we do feel compelled to note them here. They are aspirin, phenobarbital, rifampin, cyclosporine, mitotane, erythromycin, some diuretics (furosemide), and some anticholinesterase drugs.
It appears that the risk of causing a stomach ulcer in your dog is increased by the administration of corticosteroids and NSAIDs at the same time. Long-term use of prednisone and prednisolone could potentially lead to diabetes, so it is important to keep tabs on the insulin level of diabetic animals if they have to take corticosteroids.
Prednisolone is an anti-inflammatory drug that should be used with care. It is a prescription medication, and you should always abide by your vet's recommendations in terms of dosage and length of the treatment.
It does have several side effects, but it can also improve a dog's condition especially in some issues such as skin diseases, allergic reactions, immune diseases, and various nervous system disorders.
It even works on asthma patients and those that have inflammatory bowel diseases. In general, if the medical problem isn't chronic and requires less care, corticosteroids (prednisolone included) should be given for a period of no more than 7 days. Long-term use should always be monitored closely.


Happy National Coffee Day! Let's celebrate with some delicious homemade frappuccinos!
I love Starbucks Frappuccinos. I would happily drink them every day. Unfortunately, my budget does not allow me to drink anything from Starbucks every day. It's definitely more of a treat.
That's why I have started making my own Copycat Mocha Frappuccinos at home, using just a few real food ingredients.
I start with strong coffee. You can use hot brewed coffee that has been cooled down in the fridge or cold brewed coffee. The only requirement is that it is really strong. You don't want it to taste too watered down by the ice.
Blend the coffee together with milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Once it's well blended, add in some ice and blend it again. If you want to get really fancy, top it with some whipped cream. I usually skip this part so I can justify drinking one whenever I feel like it (at least, that's what I tell myself), but it's even better with whipped cream.
Make your favorite Starbucks Frappuccino at home with this easy homemade version.
Combine the coffee, milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a blender. Blend well.
That's it, a super easy copycat recipe for mocha frappuccino. Let me know what you think.
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Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League announced today that Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Ivan Provorov has been named the WHL Player of the Week for the week ending February 7th, 2016.
Provorov recorded nine points (2g-7a) to go along with a plus-6 rating in three games to lead Brandon to a perfect record of 3-0-0-0 for the week.
On Tuesday, February 2nd against the Moose Jaw Warriors, Provorov recorded three points (1g-2a) and a plus-3 rating as Brandon knocked off Moose Jaw by a score of 6-2. On Friday, February 5th against the Prince George Cougars, Provorov was a play-maker on the ice as he tallied a career-high five assists to lead the Wheat Kings to a convincing 8-3 victory. Provorov was named the game's first star for his performance. The following night, Provorov buried his 12th goal of the season to help lead the Wheat Kings to their third straight victory as they took down the Medicine Hat Tigers by a score of 6-2.
The 19-year-old Yaroslavl, RUS native has collected 50 points (12g-38a) in 43 games this season to sit third overall in scoring amongst WHL defencemen. The 6-0, 200 lb defenceman is in his second WHL campaign with Brandon and has amassed 111 points (27g-84a) in 103 career WHL regular season contests. Provorov was selected seventh overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2015 NHL Draft.
The WHL has also nominated Taz Burman of the Swift Current Broncos for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award. Burman, a 1997-born netminder from Vancouver, BC posted a record of 2-0-0-1 with a 0.97 goals against average and a .971 save percentage. On Tuesday, February 2nd, Burman turned aside 28 saves to propel the Swift Current Broncos to a 2-1 victory on the road against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Burman was named the game's second star for his efforts. On Friday, February 5th, Burman stopped 32 of 33 shots in another stellar performance but the Broncos dropped a 2-1 decision to the Prince Albert Raiders in a shootout. The following night, Burman earned first star honours as he turned aside 39 shots to lift the Broncos to a 4-1 victory against the Saskatoon Blades. Currently in his third WHL campaign, Burman has posted a 24-17-1-2 record in 63 career WHL regular season appearances.


The consumption of the internet traffic by users of smartphones on different mobile platforms was evaluated by the Nielsen company.
If to consider the first quarter there was about 435 Mb. the average amount of downloaded traffic.
Just for comparison, only in a previous year this figure was about 230 Mb. The users of Android have presented the greatest web activity – according to the monthly information they downloaded 582 Mb. They are trailed by iPhone users with 492 Mb download and users of Windows Phone 7 with 314 Mb.
The statistic of Nielsen is based primarily on the analysis of 65 000 mobile phone bills of users. In 2010 about 305 million of smartphones governed by different mobile phone operating systems were sold all over the world. It is expected that this year the growth will increase by 55% – up to 472 million items and till the 2015 this figure will reach 1 billion items.
The important question is what do users of smartphones download? The answer is in a word – everything. If to look at the mobile app market you will see that Android and iPhone developers may meet all your requirements and needs, it doesn't matter how complicated and strange they may be. Today mobile applications development introduced and entered the new stage where all our wishes and imagination can be realized.