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Q: How do i convert a number to a month in Go I just want to take an integer input and convert it into corresponding month using Go time package. Is there a way apart from defining months in using a const block and using iota to incrementally represent them ?

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fmt.Println(m) //"October" - could also do m.String() here
fmt.Println(int(m)) //10

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Toshiba's Satellite Radius 12 combines a 4K display with a Windows Hello camera
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It feels like it has been years since Toshiba announced an exciting Windows laptop, but it looks like the wait is finally over. At IFA today, Toshiba is revealing the Satellite Radius 12 convertible. The name might sound a little boring, but the specifications certainly aren't. Toshiba claims it's the "world's first 12.5-inch Ultra HD 4K convertible."
Toshiba's Satellite Radius 12 will be released in Full HD (1920 x 1080) or 4K (3840 x 2160) displays. Inside there's Intel's latest Skylake processors up to the Core i7, and up to 8GB of RAM. Toshiba is really pitching this as the ultimate convertible, with a hinge that transforms this ordinary laptop into a tablet very much like Lenovo's Yoga.
Elsewhere, Toshiba has also included some more new technologies that make this laptop a little more exciting. Toshiba is joining other manufacturers by including a USB Type-C port on a Windows laptop. While Apple has opted just for the single port on its 12-inch MacBook, Toshiba has also included two regular USB ports and HDMI output.
Hello, Windows Hello
Curiously, the Satellite Radius 12 also includes support for Windows Hello. Microsoft's Windows Hello feature is part of Windows 10 and allows users to log into a PC with just their face or fingerprint. Toshiba claims its "HD webcam" supports Windows Hello here, and we're waiting for the company to reveal whether it has managed to fit Intel's RealSense camera into this 12.5-inch laptop. It would be one of the smallest implementations on the market if it has, as most existing laptops with Intel's RealSense camera are 15 inches or more. We've asked Toshiba for comment on the exact webcam, but we're waiting to hear back. Either way, Toshiba does claim it has worked closely with Microsoft and Intel to "include the latest technologies."
On paper it looks like a small convertible laptop packed with all the latest features you'd want to see in a Windows notebook. We'll be taking a closer look at the Satellite Radius 12 at IFA this week, so stay tuned for our full impressions.

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MIAMI (AP) — Florida wildlife officials are reminding boaters to slow down and watch out for manatees as they begin their annual trek toward warmer water.
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission news release says the state has more than 6,000 manatees in rivers, bays and coastal waters.
November is Manatee Awareness Month. Carol Knox, who leads the agency's imperiled species management division, said boaters who look out for manatees and follow protection zones are contributing to the conservation of the threatened species.
The seasonal manatee protection zones go into effect in the fall, depending on the county. The zones are marked by waterway signs.


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Book Non Fiction, Experience, Review	by Mansour Ahsan May 2, 2019 May 30, 2019
Sometimes there are some books I just pick up on a whim. Either it's the cover, or the praise, or the subject, I go in blindly without knowing much about the book. One such book for me is Hisham Matar's The Return.
I just finished The Return last night, and boy oh boy, was I left moved and emotional at the end or what?
The Return is a very personal memoir book, detailing the author's journey back to Libya to look for his father Jaballa Matar. Hisham was born in the US, but moved to the Middle East and lived in Egypt and Libya. His father was a very vocal activist against the Qadaffi regime and was eventually arrested and jailed. Hisham and his mother and brother left the country.
30 years later, Hisham returns to Libya to seek out his father, in what becomes an adventure for him as he encounters witnesses who have claimed to see his father in jail.
In some of the more interesting parts of the book, Hisham describes his experience of returning to Libya, giving us an insight into what his hometown used to be like, and what's it becomes now. He returns to Libya with his mother and his wife Diana.
In one particular moment, he describes how in his childhood he was able to look out the window into the garden, that had no boundary wall. Now, upon his return, when he looks out, he sees a boundary wall that stretches "to the sky." Now, he can see the patch of blue sky when he looks up. It just goes to show how radically and drastically life has changed for Libyans who lived under an oppressive regime.
The Father-Son Bond
Central to the theme is the bonding between the son and his father. I was certainly drawn into Hisham's journey because it is a very personal journey of a son looking for his father. In addition, Hisham also details the lives of his friends, some of whom die during the Libyan War. The lives of the ones who are left behind are all affected.
The father-son bond is a special one indeed and I saw myself rooting for Hisham to find his father. The last few chapters literally became a page-turner for me as I wanted desperately for Hisham to find his father and be reunited. It becomes all about the powerful bond of love and respect between the son and father.
Race for Time
Hisham's call for help to seek his father gains international recognition when the ministers and lords at the British parliament take up the issue on a diplomatic level. Hisham's visits to the Prime Minister, David Milliband, further accelerates the search for his father. Hisham also encounters Qadaffi's son, Seif, with whom he has a rather comic and unintentionally funny experience.
The Return has to be read to be experienced. There are enough praises for this book, along with achieving the Pulitzer Prize in biography. Words such as "classic," magnificent," "intelligent," and "powerful" are just some of the praises heaped on this book. I have to recommend this book and should definitely be added to your collection.
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Mark Severson has been certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist. Administered by the MSBA, the certified specialist designation is earned by leading attorneys who have completed a rigorous approval process, including an examination in the specialty area, peer review, and documented experience. This achievement has been earned by fewer than 3% of all licensed Minnesota attorneys.


Whiting, M (2014) Lost [curator]. In: Lost, Salisbury Arts Centre, Wiltshire, UK, 21 August - 28 September 2014.
Curated by artist Dr Michele Whiting, LOST showcases art of the 20th Century that has been overlooked or forgotten. This new platform gives the artworks a second chance to be seen. LOST reveals what happens to a work of art once it has been made. Work that has been forgotten after an exhibition, something saved from destruction or pieces that were commissioned but never collected, each of the works on display has a story to tell.
The 20th century is now just distant enough to begin to be assessed as a complete historical period, arguably one of greatest periods of change in western society; as such it is perhaps a focal point for reflection and evaluation. What shapes the surface of public consciousness though, and what gets written into that period's history may be considered the tip of the iceberg buoyed up by a mass of overlooked and forgotten or "lost" possibilities, ideas and creations, that might come into relevance (at a future time and place) if only they could resurface. The exhibition LOST sets out to explore this idea and aims to unearth artworks that might have contributed to an alternative 20th Century art history.
It will do this by bringing together 'lost' or overlooked art works with other kinds of artefacts whose values were not affirmed at the time or which subsequently fell out of view.


ORA Dental Studios (Wicker Park, Gold Coast, West Loop, South Loop) at approximately 2,500 square feet each and ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio at 5,000 square feet, are state-of-the art, fully green practices located in the heart of Chicago. ORA's intent was to design facilities that "Re-define the Dental Experience."
From the moment patients walk into ORA it is obvious that these are not typical dental or surgical offices. In addition to using sustainable, eco-friendly materials, relying on evidence-based design principles and delivering green healthcare, the atmosphere is modern, tranquil, and inviting. The facilities are designed for the ultimate in patient comfort. A team of highly trained professionals delivers "Five Star" customer service and one-on-one personal attention in relaxed and aesthetically beautiful atmospheres.
ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio and ORA Dental Studios are industry leaders in the delivery of Green Healthcare and Eco-Friendly Dentistry. ORA prides itself with being the first and only green group practice in the country to not only construct facilities from the ground up as sustainable, green projects, but to also comprehensively practice green healthcare. ORA's dental offices were designed with enhancing a patient's experience in mind by focusing on patient flow, patient privacy, and the reduction in patient anxiety. Its clinics also reflect a sincere commitment to the well-being of our patients, staff, and the environment. Through diligent planning, ORA designed high performance green facilities that are healthy, productive places to work, less costly to operate and maintain, and reduce its environmental footprint. ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio is also the only oral surgery practice in the nation powered entirely by sustainable, green wind energy, making its facility actually carbon negative.
ORA is proud members of Practice Greenhealth, The Center For Health Design, the Eco Dentistry Association, and the United States Green Building Council. The construction of its facilities strictly followed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. ORA is also an official endorser of the GGHC (Green Guide for Health Care) as well as Energy Star Partners with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). In addition, its practices strongly believe in official, certified offsetting of its residual carbon footprint by annually contributing to reforestation campaigns, energy efficiency programs, and renewable natural energy sources.
ORA has also been very fortunate to receive several accolades thus far for its spaces: Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards - Making Medicine Mercury Free, Partner For Change 2010, Partner For Change With Distinction 2011, also LEED Certification, EDA Gold Certified Charter Practice, and Greenest Business Chicago South Loop 2011.
ORA's mission is to create an environmentally conscious culture that engages and inspires social responsibility in its teams, patients and the medical and dental community. It continually strives to provide knowledge and awareness in order to uphold sustainability and eco-friendly dental and medical practices.
ORA is wholeheartedly committed to conserving and protecting natural resources. This is being achieved by continuously assessing and implementing opportunities to improve ORA's consumption and waste management practices in a responsible, efficient, and cost effective manner. By providing guidance, setting expectations, sharing outcomes and educating its teams, patients, and the medical and dental community, ORA aspires to have sustainability become a cornerstone of the way it practices and does business.
ORA is striving toward a new model of healthcare based on the understanding that human and environmental health are inextricably linked. In this model, health professionals serve as environmental educators, advocates and stewards. This model is called "Green Healthcare" which goes beyond the Hippocratic oath, calling upon all health professionals to "do more good." By focusing more on prevention, precaution, education, sustainability and wellness—we can all significantly contribute to improving the health of our patients, community, and the environment.
In green healthcare, toxic-free buildings, literacy around local environmental health issues, and the use of safe, effective, precaution-based medicine are all intrinsic parts of a new system of healthcare that is good for people and the environment. Implementing green healthcare practices also prepares ORA to to become leaders in the emerging discipline of sustainable medicine. Sustainable medicine recognizes the link between the environment, medicine and human health and seeks to provide better healthcare while protecting our limited environmental and medical resources.
Eco-Friendly Dentistry® is a newly evolving practice of dentistry, which encompasses a simultaneous devotion to sustainability, prevention, precaution, and a minimally invasive patient-centric as well as global-centric treatment philosophy. Eco-Friendly Dentistry, through green design and operations, protects the immediate health of patients and team members, protects the health of the surrounding community, and protects the health of the global community and natural resources. The ORA team truly embodies Eco-Friendly Dentistry and is distinguishing itself as leaders in the dental community through its steadfast commitment to the environment and concepts of sustainability. This began with the construction and interior design of its facilities as sustainable, evidenced-based, green projects and continues with its delivery of green healthcare.
ORA embraces the practice of evidence-based medicine and dentistry, so it was only natural for it to also embrace the principles and features of evidence-based design (EBD). In essence, the team viewed EBD as the "Feng shui" of patient care design.
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Creamed eggs on toast is an American breakfast dish.  It consists of toast or biscuits covered in a gravy made from béchamel sauce and chopped hard-boiled eggs. The gravy is often flavored with various seasonings, such as black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, chopped parsley and/or chopped chives. The Joy of Cooking recommends making the bechamel with  cream and  chicken stock and adding capers or chopped pickle. As with many other dishes covered in light-colored sauce, a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne is often added as decoration.

The dish is sometimes used as a way to use up leftovers. Common additions include chopped ham, veal, chicken, lobster, cooked asparagus and peas.

Variations include Eggs Goldenrod, made by reserving the yolks and sprinkling them over the dish after the cream sauce has been poured on the toast, and Eggs à la Bechamel, substituting croutons fried in butter for the toast and poached or soft-boiled eggs for the hard-boiled eggs. In this case, the cooked eggs are placed on the croutons and the sauce poured over both.

In many families this dish has become a traditional Easter brunch fare. The 1896 edition of Fanny Farmer's Boston Cooking-School Cook Book contains a recipe for creamed eggs and toast.

See also
 Biscuits and gravy
 List of bread dishes
 List of egg dishes
 List of toast dishes

References

Egg dishes
Toast dishes
Food combinations
American breakfast foods

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Republican Rep. Mia Love slams President Trump in concession speech — 'No real relationships, just convenient transactions'
Rep. Mia Love lost to Democrat Ben Adams by less than 700 votes. (Rick Bowmer / AP)
Mia Love still has no love for President Trump.
The Utah rep, who lost a tight race to Democrat Ben Adams, fired back at the President in her concession speech after he accused her of not showing enough loyalty.
"The President's behavior towards me made me wonder: What did he have to gain by saying such a thing about a fellow Republican," Love said during her speech in Salt Lake City. "It was not really about asking him to do more, was it? Or was it something else? Well Mr. President, we'll have to chat about that."
Love eventually lost to Adams by less than 700 votes, which she said means she is "unleashed, untethered and I am unshackled and I can say exactly what is on my mind."
"This gave me a clear vision of his world as it is. No real relationships, just convenient transactions," Love said. "That is an insufficient way to implement sincere service and policy."
A day after the election, Trump mocked Love and other lawmakers for their losses, even as votes were still being tallied.
"Mia Love. I saw Mia Love, and she would call me all the time to help her with a hostage situation, being held hostage in Venezuela," the President said, referring to Josh Holt. a Mormon missionary who was held captive for two years without trial after the Venezuelan government accused him of stockpiling weapons in his wife's Caracas apartment.
"But Mia Love gave me no love. And she lost. Too bad. Sorry about that, Mia."


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"The Post," fake news, democracy, and the war on journalism
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep don't always see eye-to-eye in "The Post."
As a former newspaper reporter, I was happy to see "The Post" fast-tracked to production and wide release. Director Steven Spielberg has said the urgency was a direct reaction to the Trump presidency, but, from a screenwriting and journalistic perspective, the film resonates beyond cinematic confines. It speaks to the core problems plaguing the media today, and reminds us why democracy is at risk.
Aiming for journalistic relevance
"The Post" centers on the decision by Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) and editor-in-chief Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) to publish the Pentagon Papers, which at the time were classified as top secret, and revealed military analysis the Vietnam War could not be won. This was in direct contradiction with assurances to the contrary by top government officials, particularly Defense Secretary Robert McNamara (well portrayed in the film by Bruce Greenwood).
The New York Times initially disclosed the Pentagon Papers' content, but the Nixon administration filed suit, and within days the Times was forced to cease publishing until the matter could be settled in court. The Post, then striving to gain nationwide respect and shed its "local" paper status, subsequently jumped in to publish what the Times couldn't, and soon after other newspapers followed.
Screenplays evolve
"The Post" originally was a story primarily focused on Graham's character, as she navigated the male-dominated world of journalism, banking, and politics. It could have been a much different film, taking on the procedural "get after the story" perspective of "All the President's Men," and, more recently, "Spotlight." Jon Schwarz writes in The Intercept the film is about journalism versus capitalism.
But original screenwriter Liz Hannah, later joined for a polish by Josh Singer, said the relationship between Bradlee and Graham was key to the story she crafted.
Relationships, of course, are key to what makes any story interesting, but "The Post" has much more to offer. It reminds us of the importance of the freedom of the press, and its critical role in today's fragile democracy.
Leaders lie and must be held accountable
The opening sequence of "The Post" highlights the big lie about Vietnam, setting the story in motion.
When leaders lie, people die.
The most damaging lie in recent years certainly has been the lie Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and trillions of dollars wasted on an unjust war, as the U.S. infrastructure continues to crumble, and key societal needs — social services, education — remain woefully underfunded.
Trusted institutions can fail us
"The Post" reminds us of the importance of a news media free — and committed — to expose lies that undermine our common wealth. When The New York Times and Washington Post are forced to apologize for their shocking complicity in repeatedly reporting the WMD falsehood, the state of American journalism is in crisis. And its resolve will be further tested in this new era of celebrity presidency, especially with a serial liar-in-chief in the White House.
Whistleblowers serve democracy
Politico's list of 10 famous whistleblowers includes names you'll recognize, but there are unnamed heroes risking their lives to expose insidious behavior that undermines societal needs worldwide.
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists "Paradise Papers" report revealed tax avoidance and conflict of interest activities of:
More than 120 politicians and world leaders, including 13 advisers, major donors and members of Trump's administration.
More than 100 multinational corporations, including Apple, Nike and Botox-maker Allergan.
Most frauds are exposed by whistleblowers, and without them we would not be aware of the abuse of power that undermines our well being, personal freedom, fiscal policy, and anything else you'd care to add to the list that affects not only our daily lives, but future generations.
Leon Neyfakh's "Slow Burn" podcast about Watergate rings all too familiar in this time of investigations of Russian collusion with Trump campaign officials during the 2016 election.
Scandals, of course, are not specific to politics, but without tenacious checks and balances, political scandals undermine what's best for the common good. And in recent decades, the corporate-dominated news media has failed miserably.
With great relationships come great responsibility
Graham (Streep) and Robert McNamara (Bruce Greenwood) exemplify conflicts of interest all news media outlets balance to serve the public trust.
Another relationship highlighted in "The Post" is that between Graham and McNamara. It speaks to a problem with today's incestuous environment of journalists hobnobbing with the officials they cover.
To quote a a fellow journalist, Mike Hyer, who, when we were working together at our college newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, said, "We're not here to make friends. We're here to get the facts."
The worsening war on journalism
The Reporters sans Frontieres World Press Freedom Index paints a grim picture.
Reporters sans Frontieres, an international organization that tracks atrocities against journalists and the freedom of the press, paints a dark picture in its 2017 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting a world in which "attacks on the media have become commonplace and strongmen are on the rise. We have reached the age of post-truth, propaganda, and suppression of freedoms."
The media has a responsibility to inform
Today's era of "he said, she said" reporting does not serve the public interest; a debate devoid of facts only serves to confuse. This most famously was demonstrated by the tobacco companies, who used disinformation to lie about cancer risks. Today, the same nefarious deceitful tactics are used to undermine the factual basis humans are directly causing global warming.
In the broadcast realm, the Federal Communications Commission once had the Fairness Doctrine, which mandated "honest, equitable, and balanced" presentation of controversial issues of public importance. Television and radio stations that violated the doctrine supposedly were at risk of losing their broadcast license. Today, controversial topics, such as climate change, rarely even make the evening news.
"The Post" seems to embrace an era of truth-telling that since has eluded us. In an era of ever-increasing fake news, the film reminds us that democracy is always what is at stake.
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Olympia Brown "Mission" Mysteries
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An Unspeakable Mission — Book 2
A Despicable Mission — Book 3
An Unholy Mission — Book 4
A Predatory Mission — Book 5
An Improper English Mission — Book 6
A Singular Mission — Book 7
A Twisted Mission — Book 8
An Unseaworthy Mission — Book 9
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NEW! Christmas in Crisis — Book 11
About the Sinister Minister
I guess the first thing that people want to know, is why does an Ordained Minister write Murder Mysteries?
The answer is twofold. I enjoy well-written psychological suspense or mystery novels and one day I discovered that writing them is even more fun than reading them—it's just a lot more work.
The other half of my reason for writing about the dark side of human behavior is because I've seen so much of it in organized religion. As a religious professional, I look at organized religion as an academic and theological body of knowledge…and as my chosen, ordained to…way of life. So when I find people who claim religious authority to deceive or cause pain …or in the extreme cases such as the inquisition, the holocaust, and jihad to silence, torture or kill people, I am horrified and I want to expose such malevolence and malfeasance for the hypocrisy that it is.
Conversely, some of the finest people I've ever met, people who move mountains one pebble at a time, people who step beyond the strictures of their vows and risk censure to achieve a greater good, people who will stop traffic to tend an injured animal, or miss an important deadline because they found a lost child…these mavericks don't always win gold/God stars for perfect attendance, but they do change lives. In my "Mission-Mysteries", Olympia and Jim are such people. They will continually be circumventing the establishment and often risking their jobs…and sometimes their necks, but they can't stop, and neither can I, because standing up against an opposing tide is the grist of my story mill and the driving force of my life. It is the reason I am an artist, a minister and a writer.
Do you plot your stories in advance of writing?
I am what is referred to as an 'organic' writer—that is I do not plot out my stories in detail. I do start with a general story idea and let it unfold as I develop the story. I'm continually surprised by what shows up on the page…and that's because the creative process, whether in writing or making visual art is an unknown quantity. If you give yourself over to it completely, you can not know what will happen.
You can only bring your skills and your ideas to the keyboard and trust that eventually the magic …and the mystery…will begin.
After that, of course, there's a lot of editing, revising, blood, sweat and fears. Very little of what I write falls out of my pen unaided, but I start with my mind open mind to all possibilities, write down whatever comes forth, and leave the shaping and refining until later.
And that process, the revisions and the surgery – the amputations and the add-ons, can be just as creative as the original burst. This is often when a new and unexpected character walks out of the wings and makes him or herself a vital part of the story. Sister Sarah, one of the major characters in, A Deadly Mission, is an example of that. I don't know where she came from, but once she showed up, I invited her to stay. She's a wonderful and admirable woman.
You are a minister. Do you see this as part of your ministry?
Yes! Writing has always been part of my ministry. I've written books of prayerful meditations and poetry. For about five years, I wrote for a Unitarian Universalist Children's magazine. Sermons are really essays you speak to a congregation. I love writing.
The Olympia Brown Mysteries deal with religious hypocrisy and how people can do awful things in the name of, or under the guise of religious belief and practice. I'm a woman of the cloth. I loathe religious hypocrisy—and I can unmask some of it and tell a really good story at the same time.
Where did the name Olympia Brown come from?
The real Olympia Brown was the first woman ordained to Universalist ministry in 1863. That's all. The character is not modeled after her. But I wanted to honor and hold up her name. She was a trailblazer for women in professional religion and woman's rights.
Do you still preach and do weddings and such?
I do. I lead workshops too—in writing, as a craft and as spiritual practice. You can contact me to do one in your area. revdocmom@comcast.net
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Crazy to think December 24th, 2008 I quit my job with no plans for the future. At the tender age of 23, I knew I couldn't work for someone else I need to walk on my path. This lead me to launching an online boutique, writing the blog post (here is my first blog post), to writing ebooks, consulting and now launching an online directory for women business owners, called Business Bestie.


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By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times - Saturday, December 5, 2020
Fox News faced hostility from supporters of President Trump while on the scene of a rally where he is set to speak Saturday in support of Georgia Republicans competing in next month's Senate races.
People waiting to attend the rally in the southern Georgia city of Valdosta were caught on camera heckling a Fox News crew reporting ahead of the president speaking at the event several hours later.
A producer for Australia's Sky News shared a video that captured some of the people complaining loudly about Fox News having called the presidential race for Democratic challenger Joseph R. Biden.
That video showed an unidentified man angrily telling the TV crew: "Fox News does not call the election! No media does!"
In another clip shared by a reporter for Al Jazeera, a man in a baseball cap bearing Mr. Trump's campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," could be seen berating Fox correspondent Griff Jenkins.
"Traitor! Griff, why are you turning on us, man?" asked the man in the MAGA hat.
Another video aired live on YouTube showed Trump supporters attempting to interrupt a Fox News filming with chants of "Fox is Fake News!" followed by "We Love Trump!"
"Fox News journalists are getting the most abuse from the crowd lining up for Trump's rally in Valdosta," Sky News producer Sarah Gough posted on Twitter. "Cries of 'we trusted you' and 'traitors'."
Astead W. Herndon, a White House reporter for The New York Times, added on Twitter that the first three people he spoke to at the rally said they ditched Fox News for rival network Newsmax.
Mr. Trump has avidly promoted and appeared on Fox News while in office and regularly lauded conservative commentators who host opinion shows on the network, such as Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson.
The president has increasingly criticized the network, however, which has most recently found itself clashing with Mr. Trump over the outcome of the White House race.
Multiple news outlets, including Fox News, have called the election for Mr. Biden. Mr. Trump has refused to concede and is trying to reverse his loss in court, however.
The president is set to speak in Valdosta in support of Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, Georgia Republicans defending their seats in special runoff elections scheduled for Jan. 5, 2021.


How do Leaflet Drops Help the Start Ups to get Recognition?
It is a part of understanding that a start up is very new to the world of corporate and hence it does not have a budget that is as strong as the budget of the MNCs.
The startups always focus on getting their work done through the most economical of ways.
When it comes to the most effective and economical promotional tool, Leaflet Drops, which is done through the channel of Letterbox Distribution in Sydney, the one type of business that gains the most out of it is a startup.
Let us quickly have a look at what all Leaflet Drops done through Letterbox Distribution in Sydney can do for the start ups.
Well, a start up is the most vulnerable when it come to the initial days of its business life. This is because the chances of getting overpowered by the large businesses are extremely high. This is because the start ups simply do not have a huge budget based on which it can rule the market with great strength.
The startups do not even get instant recognition from the its possible business prospects as majority of the people do not even know about the existence of a start up.
If you too are a startup and want to save yourself from the possible dangers then you must go in for the services of Letterbox Distribution in Sydney for Leaflet Drops. This will help your business heaps.
They are convenient sized papers which simply focus on expressing about your business in the most creative and engaging ways. The team of leaflet drops first analyzes your business prospects and then slowly they gain the knowledge about what encourages your business prospects to invest in a product or service. According to the data derived, the team designs the most appropriate of the leaflets which effortlessly engages the business prospects.
Keeping some data and analytics in mind, the team produces exclusive cuts, never seen before designs, engaging and crisp content and attractive layouts for your leaflets. All these as a whole influence your business prospects in the most gentle ways.
The footfalls actually increase in your shop and with your laudable services your shop will be gaining positive word of mouth. Eventually with the quality of your services and the recognition which you will gain through the leaflet drops, will strengthen the immunity of your business. Leaflet Drops are much more influential that television advertisements or costly campaigns.
For further details on the same please contact the team of leaflet drops and stay ahead in your game despite heavy competition.


Delivering a superb balance of position and amenities, this office centre would provide an excellent home for companies looking to move or expand. Suites are spread across four floors and promise spectacular views across Quarry Bay Park and the seafront. The experienced lobby staff are ready to make sure visitors and delivery people are met with a friendly face and offered the assistance they require, whether that is a call through to your office or receiving your post and deliveries. Firms at this centre can make use of state-of-the-art meeting facilities, suitable for staff consultations, workshops and collaborative get togethers. There are also soundproofed alcoves which enable you to conduct calls and video chats in private. With so many fine corporate amenities and services included as part of the package, you would be hard pressed to uncover better equipped serviced office space in Hong Kong with a comparable reputation.
Found at Cityplaza Three 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, these suites are strategically placed for organisations who are looking for a combination of a world class business location and competitive overheads. Known primarily as being a world-class hub of business, this centre also sits in an area rich in shopping and relaxation opportunities. Pinpointed just a few steps from the illustrious Cityplaza Mall, you will have an wealth of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep. Tai Koo Station is to be found just a 9 minute stroll from the door and and grants efficient and affordable links with the rest of the region while. Hong Kong International Airport is no more than 45 kilometres door to door using the Route 8 which translates to about 33 minutes drive or slightly longer during rush hour. Bringing together manageable costs, numerous travel options and a sought after postcode in a 'ready-to-go' package, it would be hard to pin-down a more desirable location to do business in or around Hong Kong.


India Glycols Limited (IGL) is a leading producer of Ethlyene Glycol, Di-Ethyl Glycol, EO Deravatives and Heavy Glycol. The company also produces MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol), an important intermediate for fibre manufacture. In Ethoxylates, it is the m... Morearket leader and offering products to a wide range of industries like textiles, agrochemicals, personal care and pharmaceuticals, among others. The company is promoted by Van Organic Chemicals and Mr. M. L. Bhartia. It has a technical collaboration with Scientific Design Company Inc., USA.
United Phosphorous Ltd (UPL) is the largest producer in India of crop protection products with a range of products that include fumigants and fungicides among others. The company ranks amongst the top 5 post-patent agrochemical manufacturers in the w... Moreorld. Through acquisitions, strategic alliances and subsidiaries, UPL has built a network across the globe and operates across 23 manufacturing sites, 9 in India, 4 in France, 2 in Spain, 3 in Argentina, 1 each in UK, Vietnam, Netherlands, Italy and China.
For the quarter ended December 2018, INDIA GLYCOLS has posted a net profit of Rs 350 m (up 1.9% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 12 bn (up 25.9% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of INDIA GLYCOLS's quarterly results.
For the quarter ended December 2018, UPL LIMITED has posted a net profit of Rs 5 bn (down 16.0% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 49 bn (up 17.3% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of UPL LIMITED's quarterly results.
Here's an analysis of the annual report of UPL LIMITED for 2017-18. It includes a full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow analysis of UPL LIMITED. Also includes updates on the valuation of UPL LIMITED.
For the quarter ended September 2018, INDIA GLYCOLS has posted a net profit of Rs 437 m (up 197.2% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 14 bn (up 16.9% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of INDIA GLYCOLS's quarterly results.
For the quarter ended September 2018, UPL LIMITED has posted a net profit of Rs 3 bn (down 5.3% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 43 bn (up 12.9% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of UPL LIMITED's quarterly results.


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About Der Manouel Insurance Group
Founded in 1983 as a joint venture with three different insurance agencies, Der Manouel Insurance Group, originally San Joaquin Valley Insurance Associates (SJVIA), has grown from humble beginnings to one of the top 300 privately held insurance agencies in the United States.
A brief history: The founding principals of SJVIA were Michael Der Manouel, Sr., Ron Gajarian, George Vived, Greg Labiak and Joe Castanos. Primarily used as a marketing arm, SJVIA soon grew to become the largest of the entities, and by 1985, both Labiak and Castanos had moved on to other ventures.
In 1991, the late Richard Wiebe, Ed.D, approached Ron Osborn about developing programs to serve private Christian schools and Religious Institutions. Osborn approached agency management and the program was approved and launched later that year.
In 1992, Michael Der Manouel, Jr. joined the firm as producer and teamed up with Osborn and Wiebe in the marketing of the schools program, which quickly grew to become the largest program in the agency, catering specifically to members of the Association of Christian Schools International and sponsoring churches.
In 1996, the Vived – Gajarian agency split from SJVIA, and in 1997, Michael Der Manouel, Jr. acquired the remaining stock in SJVIA from his father and became company President. During these years, the Religious Institutions program was continuing to grow in size and scope, and with the addition of Emergency Medical Transportation and Non Profit Human Services, the agency footprint began to expand to all areas of California.
In 2001, Capstone Insurance Services was purchased by SJVIA, providing additional expansion into the Religious Institutions marketplace.
With the steady growth of niche Property & Casualty programs came the opportunity to expand into Employee Benefits & Financial Services. In 2002, Vic Gunderson was invited to merge with SJVIA – providing valuable leadership and knowledge to the agency. As company Vice President and shareholder, Gunderson continues to lead the agency's Employee Benefits & Financial Services division.
In 2003, Chuck Der Manouel joined the firm as a producer and quickly went about developing only the fourth self-insured Workers' Compensation Group ever approved in California – for private Christian schools.
Also in 2003, SJVIA completed the acquisition of Cooper & Cook Insurance Services in Pleasanton, California – expanding its presence into the East Bay Area of California.
By 2005, the agency had now grown over 500% – expanding into lines of business such as small contracting and sign companies. It was now time for a new identity as SJVIA was operating under three different names. After a lengthy evaluation process – Der Manouel Insurance Group (DMIG) was selected and 2006 became the year of "re-branding" the company.
2005 was also the year DMIG became an APPEX agency, joining an elite group across the country focused on improvement, delivering high value to clients, and benchmarking against the best in the insurance industry. As a result of recommendations made by APPEX partner agencies, in 2007 several key employees became company shareholders, including CFO Kevin Nist, COO Chuck Der Manouel, and producers Joe Thacker, Lyn FauntLeRoy, and Lance Watts.
The whirlwind of changes continued throughout 2007, as the company transitioned to a paperless environment and began to invest heavily in technology to serve clients better, faster and more accurately. Finally, in 2007, DMIG reorganized its Client Services Unit and entire organization around the concept of "Changing the Equation". The timing of these changes could not have been better, given the the explosive growth to come.
2008 saw the relocation of DMIG to a newer and larger facility in Northwest Fresno and the company's 25th anniversary. The year proved to be pivotal for the agency, as it was also the year when DMIG adopted its statement of Purpose, Values and Beliefs. While to many this might seem a normal and innocuous change, this one act served to define the culture of the company and set the stage for sustained growth through the worst economic downturn in decades.
2009 began as a normal year, until several producers and staff from a competing agency contacted DMIG about the opportunity to relocate to our firm. After a few weeks, DMIG welcomed aboard twelve new team members, and with them, expertise in new industries, and the addition of several national carriers. The addition of such prominent members of the local insurance community, including Guy Newman, Greg Gordon, Jim Gibbs, and Lee Armstrong, was and continues to be an incredible blessing to our firm. In December that same year, after a twelve year absence, Ron Osborn rejoined DMIG and the process of a merger began, to be completed in 2012.
For the past several years, with the addition of expertise in Employee Benefits, Almond Hulling and Processing, Farm and Ag, and Habitational risks, we've been able to focus on our Value Added service platform for our clients, delivering products and resources to help our clients be the best and most competitive in their industries.
With double digit growth every year since 2009, we've recently expanded our facilities to prepare the way for our future needs and improve our ability to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
We love our business and industry and are delighted that you've taken the time to review our company history. We invite you to learn more about DMIG and visit the rest of our website!


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Woman killed in North Annville crash identified
Cleona Borough police have identified a Delaware County woman as the victim in Sunday afternoon's fatal two-vehicle crash in North Annville Township.
Joanne Books, 58, of Sharon Hill, was pronounced dead at the scene about 3:30 p.m. after her vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Mary Ann Sattazahn, 45, of Annville, on Route 422, just west of Clear Springs Road, police said. Sattazahn was taken by Life Lion EMS to Hershey Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Her condition was not available Monday morning.
The crash caused Route 422 to be closed for several hours. The cause is still under investigation by the Lebanon County Accident Reconstruction Team and borough police.
Books' death was the 19th on county roads this year, and the fifth in the last 27 days, according to Lebanon Daily News records.


With the many challenges we face daily to make our marriage as solid as it is, I thank him for everything that has come our way. A wonderful Father and Husband who does all he can to take care of us and make sure we're happy! I LOVE You Sweetie! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Melanie! Loved the video - beautiful pics! That's one thing I regret from doing a Vegas chapel wedding. At least I got to live vicariously through your gorgeous wedding pics!
Thanks Heidi. I almost didn't get a videographer! And I'm so glad I did, it was a gift from a friend who is a videographer. Photos were an absolute MUST for me. But when it comes down to it, it's not all about the wedding..it's the meaning of that special day. Whether in a Vegas Chapel or at a big venue. One things for sure...less stress at the Vegas Chapel. I told my Husband we will be doing a Vegas wedding for our 10year! My kids would love to be a part of our wedding.


In a world where automation is becoming increasingly popular, customers seem to be increasingly looking for human interaction. But with record numbers of customer queries coming into business`s social media accounts, this can be a massive strain on resources.
According to thedrum.com, only 12% of brands actually respond to social media queries, and of those who do respond, the average response time is a staggering 11 hours. Of course, in today`s world where we are used to getting responses right here, right now, this is at best annoying and at a worst could be enough to turn customers off a particular brand or company.
So the perfect solution would be to be able to have a bot which can send out automated responses to common questions, leaving the more specific questions to the human experts.
Social media management gurus, Sprout Social are offering the answer to marketers in their new bot builder. According to Aaron Rankin – Sprout Social`s Chief Technology Officer, this bot has been built with the presumption that the real conversation produces great UX. The automation process is not meant to replace actual people, but to help them improve their performance and grant them better control over the situation via advanced workflows. The bot has been created to carry out self-configuration, collect all the necessary data, and provide the CEX agents with the pretext that will help them solve the issue in a record time and with maximum customer satisfaction.
The bot gives businesses the chance to create, preview and launch their own, tailor-made chatbot with no need for intricate coding or out-sourcing.
The bot can be programmed by businesses or marketers to write their own messages of welcome as well as pre-determined quick response answers to customer queries, using logic and mathematical principles. The information gathered by the bot can then be passed on to humans if the query still is not resolved.
Customers and potential customers are increasingly wanting to engage with companies and brands before they buy a product or service, and expect to get responses to queries straight away. The Sprout Social Twitter bot builder tool is an excellent way to help to give answers to the most common queries that are asked by customers.
By using this sort of technology businesses can focus their strengths in the right place, meaning that they don`t waste resources and time on mundane responses, and can deal quicker and more thoroughly with more complex queries – creating a win win situation for all!


Jan. 28, 2019 11:30 a.m.
Red Deer RCMP are investigating after a stolen truck crashed into a restaurant at 2310 50 Avenue early this morning.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 28, RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at the restaurant. The investigation determined that a white Ford truck, that had previously been reported stolen, had backed into the front wall of the establishment in an attempt to break in. Nothing was stolen and no injures were reported.


A brand visually portrays everything you stand for as a nonprofit organization. A good brand inspires donors, generates confidence and raises more money.
David Owen Hastings Design is the only graphic design firm in the Puget Sound region dedicated exclusively to working with nonprofit organizations. I collaborate with nonprofits — from health and human services agencies to membership organizations to the arts — to create distinctive and dynamic branding and marketing tools that help you make a powerful impact.
With over 25 years of professional graphic design experience, I offer expert creative services at reasonable rates and donate at least 10 percent of all work back to your organization as an in-kind gift. My compelling design work helps you visually convey your mission through logos, websites, annual reports, campaign materials, newsletters, event materials, brochures and more.
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