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William Franklin Shuster ( ; born January 10, 1961) is an American politician and lobbyist who served as the U.S. representative for  from 2001 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is a son of former Congressman Bud Shuster.

In January 2018, Shuster announced his retirement from Congress at the end of his eighth term, and did not run for re-election in 2018. He was succeeded as the Representative for PA-9 by fellow Republican Dan Meuser, although redistricting meant his actual district became the 13th which was won by Republican John Joyce, and as House Transportation Committee Chairman by Peter DeFazio (a Democrat from Oregon's 4th district).

Early life and career
Shuster was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of H. Patricia (née Rommel) and Elmer Greinert "Bud" Shuster. His ancestry includes German and Irish. He graduated from Dickinson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and in History. Shuster also became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity while at Dickinson. He then earned a Master of Business Administration from American University.

Prior to entering politics, Shuster worked on his family farm in Bedford County and at Goodyear Tire, Rubber Corporation, and Bandag Incorporated. He also owned and operated an automobile dealership in East Freedom, Pennsylvania.

Elections to the House of Representatives

Special election (2001)
After his father, Republican U.S. Congressman Bud Shuster, resigned from Congress in January 2001 following a strong rebuke from the House Ethics Committee for his relationship with a transportation lobbyist, Bill Shuster ran for Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district. On February 18, 2001, he won the Republican nomination with 59% of the vote, defeating State Representative Patrick Fleagle (32%) and Blair County Commissioner John Eichelberger (9%). On May 15, 2001, Shuster won the special election, defeating Democratic Centre County Commissioner Scott Conklin 52%–44%. Shuster won nine of the district's eleven counties. Conklin won Centre (58%) and Clearfield (55%). To date, it is the last time that a Democrat has come close to winning what has long been one of the most Republican districts in Pennsylvania.

Bush era elections (2002, 2004, and 2006)

In the redistricting after the 2000 Census, Centre County was taken out of the district while portions of Somerset, Cambria, Indiana, Fayette, and Cumberland Counties were added to the district. In November 2002, the district reverted to form, and Shuster won his first full term, defeating John R. Henry 71%–29%.

Unlike 2002, Shuster was challenged in the 2004 Republican primary. He defeated businessman Michael DelGrosso 51%–49%. In November, he won re-election to his second full term, defeating Democrat Paul Politis 70%–30%, winning every county in the district.

Shuster won re-election to his third full term in 2006, defeating Democrat Tony Barr 60%–40%. He lost only three counties: Clearfield, Cambria, and Fayette.

Obama era elections (2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014)

Shuster won re-election to his fourth full term in 2008, defeating Democrat Tony Barr again, 64%–36%. This time he won all fourteen counties.

In 2010, Shuster won re-election to his fifth full term, defeating Democrat Tom Conners 73%–27%, winning all fourteen counties.

After redistricting following the 2010 Census, the 9th moved even further to the west, gaining portions of Westmoreland, Greene, and Washington Counties. Shuster won re-election to his sixth full term, defeating Democrat Karen Ramsburg 62%–38%. With the 113th Congress, elected in 2012, Bill Shuster became Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, a position he would hold for the following 2 Congresses.

In 2014, Shuster was in a primary with Bedford County businessman Art Halvorson and Franklin County project manager Travis Schooley. The primary was held on May 20, 2014. Shuster won with 53% of the vote. Art Halvorson received 34% and Travis Schooley received 13%.

In 2015, Shuster, who was the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, said he was dating Shelley Rubino, the vice president of government affairs for Airlines for America (A4A), a lobbying group for airlines. Politico said their relationship had started in summer 2014 and had signed an agreement that Rubino would not lobby Shuster or his staff. Shuster, however, had other ties to A4A, having hired a former A4A executive onto the aviation subcommittee, and Shuster's chief of staff is married to an executive of A4A. Politico also noted the similarity to his father's conflicted lobbyist relationship and resignation.

Trump era election (2016) and retirement

In 2016, Shuster won reelection in what would later turn out to be his eighth and final full term. He was challenged by Arthur Halvorson in the Republican primary, with Shuster only barely winning a majority, at 50.6%, in the two-way race. Described as "one of the more bizarre and nasty congressional campaigns", Shuster's ex-wife was in his campaign ads, defending him and their family. In a set of events that even Shuster's opponent described as unprecedented, Halvorson received enough write-ins in the Democratic primary to become the Democratic Party's candidate in the 9th district. Halvorson, who is considered to be further to the right than Shuster, accepted the Democratic nomination, but vowed to caucus as a conservative Republican if elected to Congress. In the general election, Shuster beat Halvorson again, this time with 63.3% of the vote.

Shuster announced in January 2018 that he wouldn't be seeking reelection later that year, and that he thus would be retiring with the end of the 115th Congress in January 2019. The Congressman, who has been Chairman of the House Transportation Committee since 2013, said he would be spending his final year in the House working with President Trump on what he describes as a "massive infrastructure bill". Shuster cited his desire to pass such a bill, and the fact that worrying about getting reelected would distract from that, as reasons for his retirement.

Time in the House of Representatives

Political positions
Shuster has been a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee since being elected in 2001 and was selected to be chairman of the committee for the 113th Congress. His father had chaired the committee from 1995 to 2001.

In 2013, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee as well, Shuster was an opponent of the $380 million Medium Extended Air Defense System project, which has been deemed too expensive by the Army to complete.

Shuster held a 90.64 percent lifetime rating from the American Conservative Union in 2012. He opposes abortion, consistently receiving a 0 percent rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood and a 100 percent rating from the National Right to Life Committee.  A strong supporter of gun rights, Shuster has supported the interests of Gun Owners of America and received an A rating from the National Rifle Association in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. Shuster does not rate highly with education unions. The National Education Association has given Shuster a grade of F and he was given a rating of 25 percent by the National Association of Elementary School Principals in 2007.

Shuster has received the "Spirit of Enterprise Award" from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and rated highly on the scorecards of the National Tax Limitation Committee and American Farm Bureau Federation.

Shuster was a state co-chair for the 2012 presidential campaign of Mitt Romney.

In May 2013, Shuster introduced H.R. 2125, the No IRS Implementation of Obamacare Act; the bill sought to bar the stated that the Internal Revenue Service violated the public trust and cannot be relied on to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Shuster sponsored The Water Resources and Redevelopment Act of 2013 (WRRDA).  He sponsored this bill from his position as the House Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

In January 2014, Shuster created a bipartisan panel of legislators to examine ways to use public-private partnerships to carry out various types of projects, such as water infrastructure, transportation and economic development, according to Ripon Advance.

Legislation sponsored
 Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4076; 113th Congress) – Shuster introduced this bill on February 25, 2014. The bill would create an emergency exception to existing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. The exceptions would allow truckers to drive for long hours if they are delivering home heating fuels, such as propane, to places where there is a shortage. Shuster argued in favor of the bill saying that the bill "will provide relief for millions of Americans suffering from the current propane and home heating fuel emergency." According to the Congressman, an "exceptionally cold winter" increased demand on propane, "which is used for heating approximately 12 million homes in the United States."
 Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 (H.R. 4156; 113th Congress) – Shuster introduced this bill on March 6, 2014. The bill would change government regulations about how airlines advertise fares so that they could advertise the base fare and separately list the government imposed taxes and fees.

Legislation supported
The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4005; 113th Congress) is a bill that would amend laws that govern the activities of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the Maritime Administration (MARAD) within the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Shuster spoke in favor of the bill, describing it as a bill that "ensures the men and women of the Coast Guard have the tools they need to carry out their critical missions, enforce our laws on U.S. waters and on the high seas, and safeguard our Nation's maritime interests around the world."

Committee assignments
 Committee on Armed Services
 Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Chairman)
 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
 Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
 Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Caucus memberships
 Army Corps Reform Caucus
 Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus – Co-Chairman
 Depot Caucus
 Intelligent Transportation Caucus
United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus
 Older Americans Caucus
 Sportsmen's Caucus
 Congressional Cement Caucus
 Ohio River Basin Congressional Caucus
 Republican Main Street Partnership.

Post−political career
In 2019, Shuster signed on to the lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs.

Personal life
Shuster was married for over 20 years and divorced in 2014. He was linked with  Shelley Rubino, the vice president of government affairs for Airlines for America (A4A) in 2014 and said he was dating her in 2015.

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21st-century American politicians
American Lutherans
American people of German descent
American people of Irish descent
Kogod School of Business alumni
Dickinson College alumni
Living people
People from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
People from McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
People associated with Squire Patton Boggs
Members of Congress who became lobbyists

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VSE Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2014
July 31, 2014 8:15pm EDT Download as PDF
Legacy Federal Government Revenue Declines, Supply Chain Management Group Revenue Grows
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- VSE Corporation (Nasdaq: VSEC) reported the following unaudited consolidated financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014.
Financial Results (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Operating income $10,703 $12,701 (15.7)% $22,060 $22,643 (2.6)%
Operating margin 9.91% 10.67% Down 80 bp 9.70% 9.51% Up 20 bp
Income from continuing operations $5,944 $6,963 (14.6)% $12,213 $12,234 (0.2)%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ($279) ($101) - ($894) ($114) -
Net income $5,665 $6,862 (17.4)% $11,319 $12,120 (6.6)%
Income from continuing operations EPS (diluted) $1.11 $1.30 (14.6)% $2.28 $2.29 (0.4)%
Loss from discontinued operations EPS (diluted) ($0.05) ($0.02) - ($0.17) ($0.02) -
Net income EPS (diluted) $1.06 $1.28 (17.2)% $2.11 $2.27 (7.0)%
"Changes in government spending priorities and increased competition for fewer opportunities have caused significant declines in our DoD and other federal legacy revenues," said VSE CEO Maurice "Mo" Gauthier. "However, our Supply Chain Group has seen growth in both revenue and operating income for the second quarter and first half of this year as compared to the same periods for last year. Our success in extending our vehicle, ship and aircraft sustainment, service life extension and logistics competencies to new markets continues to guide our strategic direction. Additionally, our positive cash flow and reduction in bank debt positions us to consider a variety of options to increase shareholder value."
Revenues were $108 million compared to $119 million in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months, revenues were $227 million in 2014 compared to $238 million in 2013.
Operating income was $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $12.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. For the first six months, operating income was $22.1 million in 2014 compared to $22.6 million in 2013.
Net income was $5.7 million for the second quarter of 2014, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $6.9 million, or $1.28 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2013. Net income was $11.3 million for the first six months of 2014, or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to $12.1 million, or $2.27 per diluted share for the first six months of 2013.
Bookings were $173 million for the first six months of 2014 compared to revenue of $227 million. Funded contract backlog at June 30, 2014 was $178 million, compared to $205 million at March 31, 2014 and $238 million at June 30, 2013.
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A delivery order under its Navy FMS contract to provide Material and Component Procurement for Management and Engineering Support for Royal Saudi Naval Forces Special Forces. This delivery order has a five-month period of performance and a total value of approximately $4.4M.
Two delivery orders under its U.S. Coast Guard Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract in support of the Governments of Bangladesh and Nigeria. These delivery orders have a period of performance of up to seven-months and a total value of approx. $3M.
Seven delivery orders under the Navy FMS contract, supporting the Italian, Turkish, Taiwan, Philippines, Iraq and Albania Navies. The delivery orders have a period of performance of up to twelve-months and a total value of $6.5 million.
Established in 1959, VSE is a diversified federal services company with experience in solving issues of global significance with integrity, agility, and value. VSE is dedicated to making our clients successful by delivering talented people and innovative solutions for supply chain management, logistics, engineering, energy, IT services, and consulting. For additional information regarding VSE services and products, please see the Company's web site at www.vsecorp.com or contact Christine Kaineg, VSE Investor Relations, at (703) 329-3263.
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Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands except share and per share amounts)
June 30, December 31,
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Wednesday Morning Quarterbacking
November 8, 2006 by ColoradoPatriot
I'm writing this Tuesday night. I'm headed to bed soon, but not out of disgust or anything. I have an early morning tomorrow and will post it then after the excitement has died off and so I don't interrupt Dan's live blogging any more than I already have.
As of now, it's about 10pm Mountain Time and the Dems have just taken over (as we'd expected they would) the House. We still have 4 seats to defend in the Senate. Senate Update: Whoey…glad I didn't stay up…
There are two ways the next two years could go:
1) The Democrats will do what we warned they'd do: Raise taxes, expand the size/scope of the Federal Government, redistribute wealth, yadda yadda (all the things that convinced America to take the keys from them in 1994). This will kill their chances of making any sort of showing in '08. And oh, so easy to run nationally against Nancy Pelosi. Or, more likely:
2) Knowing the disaster it would be to follow 1) above, the Democrats will govern the same way they have campaigned over this election: Stealth. This would be easy for them as they'll not really be "in charge" and won't have to really take responsibility for anything. Sure, they'll do some obstructing, and possibly a few things to hurt. But most likely they'll be more of a pain-in-the-ass than a real impediment to accomplishment.
Either way, I believe now is the time for Bush to go Balls-To-The-Wall with the War. Dick's not running (still disappointed by that, but another post altogether), and the Republicans have run from Bush at every opportunity, so he's got no real reason to help them out. As far as I'm concerned, damn the torpedoes, and (more appropriately), Live Free or Die!
I'll say it unabashedly: This War Is The Right Thing, and America Is Right To Be Fighting It On Behalf Of Freedom And Liberty And Those Who Love It Worldwide. As I mentioned earlier, this election was not a referendum on the (against the) war. Even if it were, it's Bush's duty to carry the day and win for the case of Liberty and Human Rights for the least of this world's citizens. And now, if you ask me, he's got carte-blanche to do it his way. Go for it, Mr. President!
Now, domestically, here's my take on it: I got a call this evening from a friend hoping to share some misery (he's a fellow Republican) and lick wounds over the phone (sounds dirty, but not really). I told him this, basically:
We're a strong Nation, first of all. No person, no party, no politician or political movement is ever going to be so awful as to bring us down. Surely, we may head down the wrong road from time to time and for a period of time, but We (America) are much stronger than to be hurt so badly by any politician's tenure. (Note, by the way, how rarely you'd ever hear that from a Democrat, who, as I recall, were supposed to have all moved to Canada or France back in '04 anyway…were they all voting absentee?!)
Secondly, when it comes to politics, we (Republicans) have been here before. Remember the 40 years we spent in the wilderness? It took us 40 years to get our shit together and 40 years for Americans to tire of how poorly the Democrats manage the government.
Unfortunately, it only took us 12 years to fuck it up. And to lose sight of why we won. To succumb to our own government largesse and corruption.
However, this is a different world than even 1994. I predict (oh, Lord, here it comes) that it will take much less time for a) America to remember why they don't like Democrats running Congress and b) us to get our shit (back) together. Look for a huge year for us in '08.
So have faith, good friends, and be of good cheer. This is a minor setback, and I believe perhaps just the swift kick in the ass that the Republicans needed to get us back on track.
Yes, dear, that glass of lemonade I just made is half-full.
-Nick (ColoradoPatriot)
Filed Under: 2006 Elections, 2008 Presidential Politics, Conservative Positivity
November 8, 2006 at 8:54 am - November 8, 2006
Two years in the spot light. Two years under the microscope. Let's see how well Nancy and Company fair. This should be very interesting indeed. And Lefties, please continue to say "What he/she really meant to say was…" I'm sure there will be many opportunities. Just do what you do and be yourselves. Thanks!
SoreLosers says
*sniff* *sniff* What the Democrats also won't do is waste time trying to outlaw gay marriage through a Federal Marriage Amendment. So for at least two years, the self loathing Republofags can not be the target of ridicule for being what they are…pathetic self loathers who give money and votes to people who think they suck. Take some joy in that will ya? At least now the Republicans can go back to pretending like they like you.
You voiced my feelings about this election very well. This is America, the democratic process worked. I just hope and pray that the Republicans learn the correct lessons and come back stronger in 08.
My real concern now is if we can any decent Judges. Who knows, we are in for an interesting two years.
North Dallas Thirty says
So for at least two years, the self loathing Republofags can not be the target of ridicule for being what they are…pathetic self loathers who give money and votes to people who think they suck.
LOL….I don't recall many Republicans giving money to that. Indeed, Log Cabin, for one, explicitly refused to do so.
However, I do recall Democrats like yourself, HRC, and Stonewall giving tens of millions of dollars to this and calling it "pro-gay" and "gay-supportive".
Your statement makes that obvious; the best you can whine is that Dems might not bring up the FMA again.
ColoradoPatriot says
Yes, SoreLosers, you're right. The Democrats won't "waste time trying to outlaw gay marriage". They don't have to because, thanks to Leftists Gay overreaching, Americans are doing that in droves themselves.
Chase says
November 8, 2006 at 10:24 am - November 8, 2006
If Bush doesn't change course on Iraq, you guys will have even more to look forward to in 2 years time:
President Clinton
Vice-President Obama
That's the future if the GOP doesn't start listening to the people.
The Democrats will soon learn that it's a lot harder to lead than to just sit around and bitch. I say we give them plenty of rope.
Anon1 says
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jimmy says
#5. Yeah, blame the gays for the legislation. Gays forced Republican pens to write the anti-gay legislation and it is their fault it has passed. In fact, gays voted for the anti-gay legislation and the people that push it for them. The damn gays…wanting to sit in the front of the bus.
#4. Is this a cut and paste?
#7. SoreLosers, indeed.
Did anyone else see Santorum's pansy son crying when his dad lost? It broke my heart, bless him.
Jeffrey Williams says
So…let me see…
Gay marriage won't be outlawed…but will be TAXED!
Stem cell research will be done…resulting in Brad Pitt being cloned over and over and over again!
The war on terror coming to an end…with Osama Bin Laden declared the VICTOR!
Oh yes…it is a good day for America, indeed! 🙁
(excuse me whilst I pack my bags for CANADA!!!)
Peter Hughes says
November 8, 2006 at 12:10 pm - November 8, 2006
At least you won't hear any of us WHINING like a bunch of Dhimmicrats over "voter fraud," "bad Diebold machines" or "voter ignorance."
But if the Pelosicrats in the House can't pass anything over an expected Bush veto (no supermajority there girls, sorry), expect to hear plenty of WHINING about "obstructionism" by the GOP.
Hint – if you can't command a majority, you shouldn't have one.
God of Biscuits says
We've BEEN living in a disaster, in case you hadn't noticed.
If the Dems raise taxes, it's to pay for all your crazy, unchecked spending!
Peter H., Ken Mehlman is one of your own, and YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, he was telling Rush Limbaugh that there was already evidence of voter fraud in favor of Demos and that he wouldn't be surprised if they were orchestrating it, saying, "stealing an election is part of the Democratic Party's playbook".
So stop your whining about the whining.
BoBo says
#2 Now is the time for the DEMs to take the lead and repeal the Defence of Marriage Act and Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. With the evil Repugs out of the way it should be easy.
Patsy says
November 8, 2006 at 1:05 pm - November 8, 2006
Jeffrey…. Canada doesn't want you! Actually, you should be feeling very alone right now!
Synova says
#6 Change course to what, chase?
And if getting Hillary and Obama the next time around is the reward for doing things *right* then that's what Bush should do. The outcome in Iraq is more important than winning the next election.
What *may* happen now is that House Democrats will stop being so reflexively obstructionist. Who knows. We've had six years of petulance. It would be nice if it was over.
Absolutely, Synova.
Chase is already demonstrating the downfall of the Democrats — their belief that this election indicates that voters support their pro-tax, anti-business, anti-religious, and anti-military stances. What it should make obvious is that the only Dems who were able to attract Republican voters were the ones who repudiated their own party's values.
Furthermore, given that they re-elected and supported Mollohan and William Jefferson, Pelosi's pronouncements about "ethics", already hypocritical since she herself hasn't resigned over her own documented attempts to commit campaign finance fraud, won't last too much longer.
Personally, I like the long-term view of this; Americans taking a jaundiced eye towards incumbents makes for much better politics.
William Jefferson is facing a run-off December 9.
sean says
Pelosicrats… Does this fall under the rubric of a MoonBat or a SockPuppet? It is difficult to stay up on the treehouse, cool club language here.
#17. "Chase is already demonstrating the downfall of the Democrats — their belief that this election indicates that voters support their pro-tax, anti-business, anti-religious, and anti-military stances."
You talk as if everyone shares your view of what Democrats believe. The anti-religious and anti-military lines are becoming quite humorous. The rhetoric is getting old.
"What it should make obvious is that the only Dems who were able to attract Republican voters were the ones who repudiated their own party's values." Right, so the Republicans REALLY won the election. Further, your definition of 'their own party's values' is already a figment of your imagination and this line about the Democratic winners being conservative is turning out to be just that–a line. Santorum's pants were pulled down, he was bent over, and spanked–by PA Catholics and Evangelicals. And their dogs.
Fear no longer wins elections.
#4. Did the Democrats ever bring up the FMA? Did the Republicans protect gays from the Democrats when they brought it up? Did I miss something?
Seriously, buddy, I can understand that you wish to be a True Believer and all, but sometimes it is just better to say "uncle."
And Lefties, please continue to say "What he/she really meant to say was…"
You mean the way the spokespeople for our idiot-in-chief have been doing for years? puh-lease.
At long last… a gigantic wooooooooooshing sound…..
as America, suffering a 12 year long bout of severe constipation, finally defecated and a huge "log"jam of Republican detritus was flushed down the toilet into the septic tank of history. Thank gawd for a major dose of Ex-lax.
a gigantic wooooooooooshing sound…..
You talk as if everyone shares your view of what Democrats believe.
That would be why Democrats had to hide the people like Pelosi and promote the antigay and religious folk like Shuler, Ford, and Casey.
Or perhaps you can redefine supporting the FMA, as Ford did, to be "pro-gay" and "gay-supportive".
Did the Democrats ever bring up the FMA? Did the Republicans protect gays from the Democrats when they brought it up? Did I miss something?
Why do you oppose the FMA, Sean, when you consider supporting state constitutional amendments that do exactly the same thing to be "pro-gay" and "gay-supportive" — and gave tens of millions of dollars and endorsements to politicians who supported them?
You Dems don't even know what you have won. I suggest you brace yourselves for the responsibility and wake up – especially you Libiots.
24: Oh, there's some intelligent political discussion. I've had it up to here with the "sore winner" attitude the Republicans have had for years, so I guess we'll have deal with the sore loser attitude for at least the next 2 years. Republicans already proved how nasty they could be when they wouldn't let Clinton's judicial nominees even get out of a committee to a vote when they were in power in the 90s. I can only guess how nasty they're going be now that they are in the minority in what appears now to be both houses.
ralph says
Must say I've been waiting for this day since I was a wee lad in Baltimore and Fresnhman Rep. Nancy was still best known for being part of the D'Alessandro clan.
God willing we will have two years of civility. Nancy probably wants to get comfy in her new chair, so it is fair to say #1 is out. I suspect stuff will get done, govt will go small, tax relief sticks with hopefully more tax relief for me. they will ignore the DOMA and DADT.
keogh says
Dems already forced a change of course in Iraq by getting Rummy out!
November 10, 2006 at 12:33 am - November 10, 2006
#23. Oh God!! Is Casey or any of these guys PUSHING an amendment? Are they behind the amendment? Are they going to pursue an amendment? Or are they responding to those pushing and pursuing the amendment? Seriously, this foolishishness gets repeated over and over: some Democrats are personally for "one man, one woman" marriage. But it wouldn't even be an issue if the anti-gay people weren't pushing for amendments, would it? And, once again, many more Republicans are on the anti-gay side than Democrats…and that support is active and passive, respectively. I still [heart] Santorum though…
#24. No, the country has won. And Democrats know what they have won: the mess of W and the GOP. They are willing to clean it up and Americans were willing to send them to DC to do it.
Michigan-Matt says
November 12, 2006 at 12:39 pm - November 12, 2006
Eddie forgot to mention that he's a life long GOPer and conservative, plus he served in the military, fought in VN, he's independently wealthy and has always voted for GOP except for 2000 when he'd had enough of Geo Bush's preliminary run-up to the GOP convention and knew –yes, KNEW– all the lies that would be forthcoming if GWB was successful in his Presidential career.
Plus, he was the only GOP gay staffer at the DNC that ScreaminHowieDean didn't fire. Oh, and he knows who killed Kennedy from the grassy knoll.
LOL! Gotta love that fiction… duplicitious as ever, no matter what "name" is used here over the years.


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Sergei Polunin is widely acknowledged as one of the most prodigious, mesmerising and charismatic talents of his generation. Now he tells his extraordinary life story for the first time in person. This very special night will include Sergei's own inimitable insight into his life: his childhood in Ukraine as well as the beginning of his dance training in Kiev; his journey to the UK to study at the Royal Ballet School in his teens; and his dazzling rise to become one of the most talked-about and prodigiously talented dancers of his generation and youngest ever Royal Ballet principal. He will take us behind the scenes through a career that has also spanned fashion and film to share the emotional highs and lows of his journey towards artistic maturity and mastery; and reveal exclusive news about his forthcoming projects on both stage and screen.
And Sergei will be performing live on-stage the UK premieres of two brand-new virtuoso solos:
BOLERO: a dazzling new interpretation of Ravel's masterpiece.Music: Ravel : Choreography: Ross Freddie Ray : Video design: Teun Van der Zalm
PARADISO: from the three-part "Dante Metanoia" dedicated to Dante's 700 anniversary and premiered at the Ravenna Festival in September.Music: Kirill Richter : Choreography: Jiri Bubenicek : Set design: Otto Bubenicek
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Friday 15 October 2021 at 7.30 pm
Booking opens 10.00 am, Thursday 2 September 2021
Tickets from £20* [*plus booking fee]
Box Office: +44 (0) 20 7087 7747 Online booking: lwtheatres.co.uk
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Cheap Eats, Food
McDonald's selling 67¢ hamburgers across Canada this Wednesday
Daily Hive Staff Aug 13, 2017 11:38 pm 258,157
McDonald's Canada was formed in 1967, and to celebrate their 50th anniversary they'll be selling their famous burgers for just 67¢ this Wednesday, August 16.
From 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, McDonald's will be serving up the specially priced burgers at their more than 1,400 locations across Canada.
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"It's amazing to think that a single BC location that started in 1967 has grown to over 1,400 restaurants across Canada," said John Betts, President and CEO, McDonald's Canada. "This is a true testament to what the passion, spirit and support of guests, franchisees and employees can do. Looking ahead, we're excited about our future and continuing to share special moments, like today, with Canadians from coast to coast."
Keep in mind however, that the 67¢ hamburgers are limited to three per customer and must be purchased in-restaurant.
Still, when's the last time you paid for lunch with a loonie and got change?
McDonald's 67¢ hamburgers
The first-ever McDonald's restaurant outside the U.S., opened in 1967, located at 7120 No. 3 Road in Richmond, B.C. (CNW Group/McDonald's Canada)
When: August 16, 11 am to 7 pm
Where: McDonald's locations across Canada
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Launched on June 1, 2016, Daily Hive is the evolution of Vancity Buzz and is now in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal.
Starbucks is offering buy-one-get-one FREE Frappuccinos tomorrow


Das U-Boot - the Universal Boot Loader wiki website is the main entry point for this bootloader / debugging tool available on several processors. It is of course available for AT91 ARM processors.
U-boot documentation is very rich ; in addition to the official u-boot website, several others are dealing with u-boot getting started or configuration. An article from http://www.linuxdevices.com also gives a good introduction to u-boot . Note however that a detailed documentation is simply available in the source code package as the README file. Thematic documentation is also available in the doc/ directory.
U-boot takes place in the Linux demo as a second stage bootloader. It is responsible of configuring main interfaces and launching a Linux system. Note however that it is possible to avoid this step and to directly boot Linux from AT91Bootstrap, in a production phase for instance.
The u-boot environment is a little read/write persistent space that stores variables needed by the bootloader to configure itself properly and to adapt to its environment (network configuration, boot arguments, storage location, etc.). It is located in the same media that it has booted from. Check Boot capabilities matrix to know where the u-boot environment is located for the pre-built binary.
This section describes How to load u-boot into the boot media with SAM-BA.
Ok, now you must have a running u-boot flashed on your board. To check, you can have a look at the DBGU serial interface once you have reset the board.
Using a terminal software on your host system, you can connect to u-boot through the DBGU serial interface.
Refer to the u-boot manual page for u-boot command line interface .
This section describes the loading of a Linux kernel and it root file system. Keep in mind useful u-boot commands to setup your u-boot behavior.
U-Boot does not support normal linux kernel images like zImage or Image (arch/arm/boot/), you have to create an uImage file with the mkimage tool which encapsulates kernel image with header information, CRC32 checksum, etc.
mkimage comes in source code with U-Boot distribution and it is built during U-Boot compilation (u-boot-source-dir/tools/mkimage), we provide also pre-built static version.
See U-Boot README file for more information.
On a development system, it is useful to get the kernel and root file system through the network. U-boot provides support for loading binaries from a remote host on the network using the TFTP protocol .
Check this u-boot network BuildRootFAQ entry to choose a proper MAC address.
download the Linux uImage and the root file system to a ram location using the u-boot tftp command (Cf. U-Boot script capability chapter).
launch Linux issuing a bootm or boot command.
With newer revisions of u-boot (u-boot-1.1.5_atmel_1.7.diff patch, u-boot-1.3.4 and later) you can choose location of environment variables at configuration step.
Please go to the top-level Makefile or read the README.at91 file in the doc directory of u-boot to find the exact target when invoking make.
Note that CFG_ENV_IS_IN_FLASH means environment in NOR FLASH. This option is not supported "out of the box" for all products but certainly can be implemented.
Additional information about those variables are availlable in the u-boot README (search "- CFG_ENV_IS_IN_FLASH").
Once the AT91 u-boot sources available, cross-compile u-boot is made in two steps : configuration and compiling. Check the Configuration chapter in u-boot reference manual.
Note that both arm-elf- and arm-linux- ARM GCC cross-compiler types are suitable for u-boot building.
path_to_cross-compiler is only needed if it is not in your PATH.


This is an unofficial Star Citizen fan work, not affiliated with the Cloud Imperium group of companies. All content present in this asset not authored by me are property of their respective owners. Based off of the Star Citizen/Squadron 42 Aegis Dynamics Idris-class frigate, I made this semi-recreation for the group United Empire of Earth back in 2017. It's incomplete and has a lot of issues, but I'm proud of it. I guess you could call this a showcase, but it's really not representative of what I can do anymore. Thanks XLR for help with the thumbnail!


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No. 23 Red Raiders 72, Iowa State 52
Jan 23, 2020 @ 3:45pm
LUBBOCK, Texas – Kyler Edwards made a career-high five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points to help lead No. 23 Texas Tech to a 72-52 win over Iowa State on Saturday at the United Supermarkets Arena.
The Red Raiders (12-5, 3-2 Big 12) finished the game shooting 54.3 percent from the field, hit nine 3-pointers and were 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, while the Cyclones (8-9, 1-4 Big 12) were limited to 35.7 percent shooting that included going just 3-for-22 on 3-pointers. Tech, which was leading by six at halftime and 12 with nine minutes to play, went on a 20-4 run to put the game away highlighted by two 3-pointers from Edwards and one by Moretti to take a 68-42 lead with four minutes to play.
Texas Tech, which recorded its fourth sell-out of the season with 15,098 fans in attendance, improved to 9-1 at home this season and to 59-6 under head coach Chris Beard. The Red Raiders have now held eight opponents under 60 points this season and have 11 double-digit scoring victories through 17 games.
"To win a Big 12 game, you have to score enough points," Beard said. "As a coach, you sit around and try to figure out how to score those points. It has never been the plan to score all those points on offense. You have to create an offense off of your defense and special teams. When we score off of the defense, it takes a lot of pressure off of the offense. Those plays make us a better team."
Edwards, who had scored a career-high 24 points on Tuesday at Kansas State, followed by that road performance by going 6-for-9 from the field and 5 of 6 on 3-pointers for his game-high 22 points against the Cyclones. A sophomore from Arlington, he is now scoring 12.0 points per game after surpassing his previous career-high of four 3-pointers last season against Northern Colorado. Moretti added 17 points after going 3 of 6 on 3-pointers and Terrence Shannon, Jr. returned from a two-game absence due to injury to score 11 points in 22 minutes of play off the bench. Moretti scored 14 of his 17 in the second half. Shannon finished the game 4-for-4 from the field for the Red Raiders who were 25 of 46 shooting and 9 of 21 on 3-pointers.
Jahmi'us Ramsey contributed seven points and three assists, while Chris Clarke had four assists and TJ Holyfield secured four rebounds. The Red Raiders forced 20 turnovers by the Cyclones and finished the game with 14 assists on 25 shots. Tech scored 11 points on fast breaks and owned a 32-15 advantage in scoring off turnovers. Tyrese Haliburton led Iowa State with 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting, while Michael Jacobson added 10 and Tre Jackson eight. ISU was 0-for-13 on 3-pointers in the first half before going 3 of 9 in the second half.
Texas Tech took a 27-21 lead into halftime led by Edwards who had eight points and Shannon who came off the bench to score seven. The Red Raiders shot 47.6 percent from the field with three 3-pointers, while Iowa State was limited to 31.3 percent shooting that included going 0-for-13 on 3-pointers. Tech opened the game on a 5-0 run with Edwards hitting a 3-pointer followed by a Holyfield put back and were up 11-2 when Shannon had a steal and dunk to cap a 6-0 run. The Cyclones closed to 13-8 on a Haliburton jumper before another Edwards 3-pointer to push it to 20-13. Moretti hit his only basket of the first half with a 3-pointer to give the Red Raiders a 25-17 lead with four minutes to play and Holyfield knocked down two free throws with two seconds remaining in the half for the six-point advantage when the teams went into the locker room.
That's more like it.
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— Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) January 18, 2020
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Come discover Quartier Vanier in Ottawa with Circuit Vanier! These two hour walks in Vanier will allow you to discover various architectural ou natural points of interest as well as the murals from Publi'Art. Guided tours are available for all the circuits by the Vanier Museopark.
Guided tours from the Vanier Museopark are available for all the walking tours. The cost of a tour is $5 per person for one circuit (minimum of $25).
Please contact the Vanier Museopark for more information about the guided tours at 613-580-2424 ext. 32001 or at info@museoparc.ca.


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Q: failure to launch exe from ant I am using Jenkins to run an Ant script which in turn launches an exe. The exe fails to launch. I get no results at all. The exe opens fine on the server without Jenkins via Ant. Other exe files do seem to launch OK. The only thing I can see that is different is that my problematic exe opens a dialog which then automatically closes. Does anyone have an idea how to get Jenkins to launch my exe? Is there some setting or parameter I am missing?
I am calling the exe with the exec task and passing in arguments.
If I try to run the exe directly from Jenkins using "Execute Windows Batch Command" I also get no results.

A: Thanks for your help.
once I set the Jenkins service to run under a real login instead of just using the system account, the application runs.

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According to the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, greater sage grouse are up to 30 inches long and two feet tall, weighing from two to seven pounds. During breeding seasons, male sage grouse strut around on leks, their breeding grounds, and puff up big vocal sacs on their chests to sing love songs to females.
According to Gail Patricelli, a leading grouse communication expert at the University of California, Davis, the choosy females will decide based on the time the males spend on the leks, the rate at which they strut and the quality of their vocalizations. A few attractive males will mate with all the females.
Patricelli calls the greater sage grouse the peacock of North America because of the similarities between the two species' breeding behaviors. Males in both species conduct elaborate rituals to convince females to mate with them, but they don't help with raising the young.
Biologists also call the greater sage grouse the Dolly Parton birds because of the size of their vocal sacs.
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service will decide by 2015 if the bird will be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
WASHINGTON — The Keystone XL pipeline that would deliver tar sands oil from Canada to Texas refineries is often described as environmentally controversial because of its potential to harm the Ogallala Aquifer and to create spills along the route. But environmentalists now are pointing to the pipeline's potential to hurt the greater sage grouse, a bird that is a symbol of the Western sage brush ecosystem.
Biologists say the species, which has been a candidate for the endangered species list for two years, may see further declines in its population because of pipeline construction.
The greater sage grouse, the largest grouse in North America, is found in 11 states. South Dakota is at the edge of its distribution; monitoring by the South Dakota wildlife agency has shown the sage grouse population to be decreasing slightly in the state.
The Keystone XL pipeline's route would go through one of the grouse's important habitats: Butte and Harding counties in the northwestern part of South Dakota. President Barack Obama has delayed a decision on the pipeline until 2013. Experts say pipeline construction would accelerate the disappearance of local sage grouse groups and warn that the bird may eventually disappear from the area.
According to biologists, construction noises, especially road noises, would likely interrupt the birds' traditional mating ritual. Every spring, male sage grouses return to the same breeding grounds, known as leks, and start their elaborate courting ceremonies: The males strut around and puff up big vocal sacs on their chests to sing subtle love songs to the females they are trying to woo. Some of these sites are believed to have been around for thousands of years.
University of California, Davis researcher Jessica Blickley and Associate Professor Gail Patricelli, leading experts on greater sage grouse communication behavior, found that stress levels of returning males are elevated by industrial noises such as continuous drilling and trucks.
In a three-year experiment that began in 2006, they recorded industrial noises from the Pinedale area in Wyoming and played them from speakers placed on the edge of eight leks in Fremont County, Wyoming. The number of male sage grouse gathering on leks declined up to 73 percent in the first year,Patricelli said.
"We were surprised to find that the impact of the noise happened pretty quickly," she said.
The study also showed that loud construction noises would mask the males' love songs, and possibly the sound of mothers communicating with their young and predators approaching, all of which may reduce the number of the grouse.
TransCanada, the Canadian company that proposed the Keystone XL project, has said it would create a three-mile buffer zone around active leks, restrict construction during certain times of the year and restore sage grouse habitats. But experts argue that the best mitigation plan for the greater sage grouse is to adjust the route again so that construction can be as far away from the birds as possible.
Pat Deibert, national sage grouse coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said it was "incredibly difficult" to restore the bird's habitat after pipeline companies clear a piece of land for construction. The greater sage grouse is known for its picky diet — the bird feeds almost exclusively on sage brush. Deibert said various experiments have shown that it takes 30 to 50 years and lots of money to restore sage brush because of seeding problems.
South Dakota is in discussions with TransCanada to minimize the pipeline construction's potential damage to the bird, according to John Kanta, wildlife manager at the state's Department of Game, Fish and Parks. He said the company seemed "agreeable to do something" such as setting aside funds for the birds, though it indicated no intention of adjusting the proposed route.
Kent Jensen, a biologist at South Dakota State University, warned that the state's sage grouse population would respond with higher mortality and lower reproductive rates if the company executes the current plan and clears a large portion of sage brush in the two counties. He said the birds would be forced to travel elsewhere in search of food and nesting ground, pitting them against other birds.
Experts say the sage grouse population in South Dakota is very important because the state doesn't have many of the birds to begin with. A robust sage grouse population indicates that other animals in the sage brush ecosystem such as pygmy rabbits and Brewer's sparrows are prospering as well.
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Piscu pottery school
Photography by Ostafi Photography
Since I discovered this school a couple of years ago, I've been wanting to tell you all about it. It is a wonderful place, where a handful of people have decided to rescue our Romanian tradition in pottery, and the disappearing ways of our villages, by opening a learning centre.
They have opened a Summer school for children, added a primary school, and then a centre for design and sculptures in clay.
It is more or less a universal story of traditions, and what happens to them when we all have our
Iphones, TV channels, and a pret-a-porter/pret-a-manger philosophy. Traditions fade, and die…and with them, our sense of history and identity.
Piscu village used to be a very important centre for making pottery in the south of Romania. Each house used to have one kiln/oven to heat 'bake' the clay pottery before decorating it. The shaping of the pots and the ovens were jobs for the men in the village, while decorating the artefacts was a job for women and children.
You will see in the video below a few clay figurines. They were made from the left over clay after
days and days of shaping the dishes. Mainly used as toys for children, and being the highlight of the market days for the kids, these toys are made in the neolithic style. Pottery started in the neolithic, and figurines like these were used in rituals.
Here is an example of souvenirs in the neolithic style. Photography by Ostafi Photography
There are few artisans left in the village who used to or still have working kilns – called
'cuptoare'. Their trade is not highly regarded anymore, the life in the village is hard, and the
artisans' children left for the big cities to have a modern life and secure jobs. With them, the skills of the people and the history of this part of Romania are vanishing.
The dedicated team of art and cultural historians, who help the village to become a hub of
inspiration in arts and traditions, are making the link between the old and the new generations. Children are taught about the village life, and they get to make their own pottery, marvelling at the beautiful things they do with their own hands from only soil and water.
'Understanding means valuing' – say the tutors, who hope that the children will know how to
treasure, respect, and preserve these traditions.
The school in Piscu village is unique in Romania, and its reputation is growing year by year. They
also focus on rescuing the skills of making other items such as the traditional Romanian blouse, called IE, embroided by hand with symbols from folklore.
For pictures and videos, follow them on Facebook here.https://www.facebook.com/ScoalaDeLaPiscu/?ref=br_rs


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Rhyssemus promontorii är en skalbaggsart som beskrevs av Louis Albert Péringuey 1901. Rhyssemus promontorii ingår i släktet Rhyssemus och familjen Aphodiidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Lead Coach
Patrick Sang
PERSONAL GOAL
To see Eliud run under two hours in Vienna.
The biggest challenge is the things that you are unable to control.
I have been the coach of Eliud since 2002 although now I say that is me who is the student and Eliud the coach.
Patrick Sang is Eliud Kipchoge's coach and before that was an Olympic medal-winning athlete himself. Patrick was born in Kenya and won a track scholarship to the USA where he attended the University of Texas and Iowa State University. Patrick went on to represent Kenya and win three silver medals in the 3000m steeplechase at global championships: the 1991 and 1993 World Championships and the 1992 Olympics.
Patrick started coaching in 1995, three years before he retired from competing himself. He met Eliud in 2001 and became his coach in 2002, helping him to a World Championships gold medal in the 5000m a year later. He has been with Eliud ever since through his success on the track right up to his Olympic gold medal and world record in the marathon.
Patrick has also coached a host of Olympic and World Champions including Bernard Barmasai, Richard Limo, Ruben Kosgei, Brimin Kipruto, Hyvin Kiyeng and Geoffrey Kamworor.
To read Patrick Sang writing about his relationship with Eliud Kipchoge click here.


This direct access waterfront property with exclusive Riparian Rights has its own private beach and access to the exclusive "Waterfront Easement" with only 5 homes in this gated street providing private access to only residents and guests.
We invite all astute developers, investors and home owners looking to build their dream home. Ideally located with panoramic bay views offering a choice to renovate the home or demolish the existing home and sell the lots individually, which we can do for you. We also have architectaul drawings to build 4 3 level villas if you wish to see the architectual drawings and build cost.
Nestled in a quiet, private and very prestigious pocket this highly sought-after area of Redland Bay is just minutes away from all the local amenities and located only minutes from the Weinam Creek Redevelopment is a State Government declared Priority Development Area. This is a very rare opportunity.


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Two football superfans are embarking on an incredible journey that will see them visit the 18 Highland League grounds in just 18 hours to raise funds for their beloved football club.
Jock Gardiner and Bob Bain, both well-known businessmen in Aberdeen, will take on the challenge this July to raise funds for the Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust, of which they are both charitable trustees. Between them they have attended thousands of Aberdeen FC matches over the last 45 years, and the funds raised from their journey will be used to create a museum and learning centre at the club's proposed new Aberdeen Stadium. Donations will be accepted through the AFC Heritage Trust's JustGiving page, accessible at www.afcheritage.org
Bob says, "Aberdeen Football Club has a strong connection to the Highland League. Many players start their career in the Highland teams before 'graduating' to the Premier League with Aberdeen. Likewise, many former Aberdeen players choose to play out the final years of their careers in the Highlands. It's fantastic to be able to highlight that vital link and celebrate all it has afforded both Aberdeen and the Highland League teams."
Jock adds, "As trustees of the AFC Heritage Trust, it's important to us to celebrate the history and legacy of Aberdeen FC and its players. And what better way to recognise the club's connection with the Highland League than by visiting all 18 clubs in one day?! We hope that by making this pilgrimage to Highland stadia, we can highlight the amazing history of Aberdeen FC - and its Highland League connections - in order to raise much-needed funds for the AFC Heritage Trust museum and learning centre project."
Starting at Cove Rangers' new Balmoral Stadium, the journey will take Bob and Jock 547 miles through the Highlands, snaking their way through some of the country's most stunning scenery to end up at Wick Academy FC's Harmsworth Park. On their journey, they will visit each of the 18 Highland league grounds on a specially-planned route.
By all accounts, Jock shouldn't be an Aberdeen FC fan. He says, "My parents are both from Edinburgh - half the family supported Hearts and half Hibs, but from a young age my affections were always for the Dandy Dons.
"My favourite team as a child growing up in the Lake District was Manchester United, so when I moved to Scotland I started supporting Aberdeen - as they played in the same red-coloured strip. My favourite Man U players at the time, Martin Buchan and Denis Law, also hailed from Aberdeen.
"I used to travel up to see the Dons play as much as I could on the East Central 1903 supporters bus, and when it came time to apply for university there was really only one choice for me - the Granite City, just so I could see Aberdeen play at Pittodrie every second week."
For Bob, his memories of visiting his first football matches at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium are as vivid as his most recent. He explains, "I attended my first Aberdeen game in March 1974. I can still remember the excitement of stepping out onto the South Terrace, as it was known then, and watching over the heads of the crowd as my dad held me up high. From the moment I first stepped into Pittodrie I fell in love with the club.
"Since 1975, when the Premier League was founded, I've only missed 22 first team home games - none voluntarily - and I've also been to a large percentage of the away games over the years. I'm an Aberdeen die-hard through and through - there's no doubt about it."
Part of the trip is sponsored by independent accountancy firm Hall Morrice, of which Bob Bain is managing partner. Transport for the trip has also been supplied by Eddie Morrison of Morrison Motors, Turriff.
Follow Bob and Jock's journey on social media using the hashtag #AFC18in18. For more information about the AFC Heritage Trust, and to donate to the JustGiving page JustGiving/AFCHT
where you can add GiftAid, or visit www.afcheritage.org
for a link to PayPal.
Thank you fellow Dandies.


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Constantinides Helps Pass FY '18 City Budget
NYC Council | June 6, 2017
New York City Hall – The New York City Council today voted to pass a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2018, which stretches from July 1st of this year to June 30, 2018. The budget includes funding for public spaces including schools, hospitals, and parks. It also includes funding to keep the district sustainable, clean, and safe.
Constantinides said, "I am honored to help pass this comprehensive and balanced budget. We are proud to invest in our children, our public spaces, and our community's health. This budget will make our neighborhood more sustainable, improve healthcare, give students the resources they need in our public schools and libraries, and bring much-needed funding to Hallets Peninsula. These investments will bring long-lasting improvements to our community. Thank you to Speaker Mark-Viverito, my Council colleagues, and Borough President Katz for their support in Astoria and across our city. I look forward to working with community stakeholders as these projects continue to implementation."
The budget includes:
Making Astoria Greener and More Sustainable. In order to help us meet our goal of reducing emissions 80% by 2050 citywide, Constantinides allocated funding to encourage use of renewable energy at public spaces in our district. He and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz together allocated a total of $1.1 million for solar panels at PS 122. He designated a total of $300,000 with Assemblymember Simotas for installing solar panels at the Queens Library Steinway branch as part of Participatory Budgeting. The Steinway branch and PS 122 will be the first library and public school in Astoria with solar panels. These investments will decrease emissions and teach children about the importance of combating climate change.
This year the Council expanded its Greener NYC initiative to $3 million citywide. The initiative invests in environmental education, community service, and green-job training. These programs contribute to the improvement and conservation of our city's air, land, energy, open space and other vital resources.
Improving Healthcare Outcomes for Western Queens. Constantinides secured funding from the Queens Delegation for a new acute stroke center at Mount Sinai Queens. The $1.8 million investment will be used for stroke patients so that Western Queens residents will no longer have to wait for an ambulance to take them to a hospital in Manhattan to receive time-sensitive care, which will help improve health outcomes.
Preparing Children for the Future. Constantinides allocated over $1 million to public schools. As part of his ongoing investments to improve science learning spaces in our public schools, he designated $160,000 each at PS 84 and IS 126 for new hydroponic science labs. Plants and equipment will be installed in classrooms that use water and other mediums for plant growth. These labs provide hands-on education to students in many subjects including biology, agriculture, technology, and nutrition.
He also invested almost $900,000 in technology upgrades at all public schools once again this year. Schools can upgrade their computers, laptops, SMART Boards, or other pieces of technology.
Improving Hallets Peninsula. Constantinides worked with Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito to secure $3 million for improvements at Hallets Cove Playground to upgrade the empty asphalt blacktop into a multi-purpose ballfield. Whitey Ford Field will also be upgraded with $2 million in funding from Constantinides and Borough President Katz. The update will include re-grading the baseball field, re-sodding grass, and other updates to prevent flooding conditions.
He designated $1 million towards upgrading lighting at the NYCHA Astoria Houses parking lot and installing new closed-circuit TV cameras inside the stairwells. He also allocated additional funding for the Astoria Houses Basketball Court, an investment now totaling $600,000.
Transforming Libraries. Constantinides secured $3 million in funding from Speaker Mark-Viverito for the Queens Library Astoria branch. This is the largest allocation that this branch has received in decades and will go towards making the entire building ADA accessible, improvements to the children's room, and other upgrades. He also allocated $675,000 as part of Participatory Budgeting towards an accessible entrance at the Astoria branch, solar panels on the roof of the Steinway branch, and computer technology upgrades at both branches.
Keeping Astoria Clean. For the third year in a row, the Council expanded its successful NYC Cleanup initiative by $2.4 million citywide. Constantinides will again allocate over $250,000 for sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal services using funding from this initiative and from his discretionary budget. Workers will continue to sweep sidewalks on major thoroughfares and remove graffiti throughout the district.
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Josef Eder (ur. 2 maja 1942) – austriacki bobsleista. Srebrny medalista olimpijski z Grenoble.

Zawody w 1968 były jego drugimi igrzyskami olimpijskimi. Austriacki bob, w składzie Erwin Thaler, Reinhold Durnthaler, Herbert Gruber, Eder, zajął drugie miejsce w czwórkach. Brał udział w IO 72, już bez medalowych osiągnięć.

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Austriaccy bobsleiści
Austriaccy medaliści olimpijscy
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Urodzeni w 1942
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That breeze! a dark conflict of narcissism, longing and seduction!
"Am I intertwining with my worst demon, or its just the voices in my head" She whispered.
The war burst off, as his spark encountered her existence. She is everything he used to be, he is everything she is, her present is everything he wanted to be, his present is her worst fear. Their reunion is unbearable, yet addictive. The walls she struggles to build become unsustainable, and for him it didn't even exist to start with. It all feels wrong, chaotic and insane, regardless, the euphoria that captured her senses is irresistible.
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A smooth shiver occupied her senses, as they lied close. In his eyes, she saw her pretty self. She was aware of her beauty, but through his eyes, she was a goddess. Together aligned, in a hollow circle, and virtual eternity.


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Published: 9:36 am September 19, 2019
A new 'uncompromising' 4×4 inspired by the Land Rover Defender is to be built at Bridgend in Wales.
Ineos Automotive confirmed that production of the Grenadier will being in 2021 at a brand-new manufacturing facility.
The bespoke manufacturing and assembly plant will be built close to the current Ford factory, which is due to close in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
Ineos says that its new facility will initially create 200 jobs, which is expected to rise to 500 in the long term as it aims to reach production of 25,000 vehicles a year.
It is also creating a sub-assembly plant in Estarreja, Portugal which will produce the Grenadier's body and chassis.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire founder of the Ineos chemicals group and Ineos Automotive, commented: "We have looked long and hard at possible manufacturing locations for Grenadier across the world with lots of good options to choose from. The decision to build in the UK is a significant expression of confidence in British manufacturing, which has always been at the heart of what Ineos stands for."
The new Grenadier plant will be built close to where Ford is shutting its Bridgend factory (Photo: Ineos Automotive)
Welsh Government economy and transport minister Ken Skates said: "Today's announcement is great news for Wales and I'm delighted Ineos Automotive will be setting up home in Bridgend which has a long history of skilled manufacturing expertise. The Welsh Government has worked closely with the company to make this happen and I look forward to seeing the development of the new site progress ahead of the planned start of production in 2021."
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Ineos Automotive was launched in 2017 to create a new vehicle designed to fill the gap created when Land Rover ceased production of the Defender.
The Grenadier project's stated aim is to build a stripped back, utilitarian 4×4 inspired by the original Defender and engineered to operate as a "no-frills" hard-working tool.
The latest announcement comes just after Land Rover launched an all-new high-tech and more luxurious version of the Defender at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he wants the Grenadier to be the spiritual successor to the original Land Rover (Photo: Haymarket)
Details of the Grenadier's design and construction are still to be announced but Ineos Automotive has confirmed that it will be built on a ladder frame chassis with beam axles, feature permanent four-wheel-drive with a low-range transfer box and lockable differentials. It will be powered by an engine from BMW calibrated for off-road use and will be able to hold a Euro pallet and town 3.5 tonnes.
The Ineos plant is the latest automotive operation to move to Wales, following Aston Martin's decision to build its DBX SUV and two new Lagonda models at a new facility in St Athans, also close to Bridgend.
The country is also home to start-up Riversimple which is developing the Rasa hydrogen fuel cell car at its base in Llandrindod Wells.
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All U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current results for Andr S Prokop
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Andrew S. Prokop 2 May 1920 29 Jan 1998 Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
Andrew Prokop Sr 11 Jan 1926 20 Jan 2010 Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 5 Apr 1916 20 Oct 1985 Catskill, Greene County, New York, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 19 Dec 1916 28 Apr 1988 Orlando, Orange County, Florida, United States of America
Andrew Prokop Jr 22 Feb 1924 18 Nov 1988 Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop Jr 21 Dec 1920 Oct 1979 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, United States of America
Andrew Prokop Oct 1980 Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 17 Jun 1913 7 Nov 1984 Fullerton, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 29 Nov 1882 21 Oct 1962 Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 1893 1955 Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop Sr 13 Mar 1883 1 Nov 1960 Beaverdale, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 17 Feb 1910 12 Jul 1956 Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 1895 10 Jun 1965 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America
Andras Prokop 18 Dec 1859 18 Dec 1944 Albany, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Andrew Prokop 13 Dec 1874 25 Jan 1937 Maspeth, Queens County, New York, United States of America
AndrasNE Prokop 1869 1938 Albany, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Ltc Andrew J. Prokop 8 Nov 1917 14 Jul 2016 Quantico, Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Andrew P Prokop 17 Jan 1907 1 Nov 1994 West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Andrew J Prokop 2 Jul 1917 10 Jan 2004 Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Andrew P Prokop 9 Jan 1923 7 Mar 1994 Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
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Escaping the Nest: Abandoning a right to reside and FPA 15 years out of time
Recently, the NSW Supreme Court determined a slightly unusual coupling of issues; a construction matter as to a right to reside conditional upon payment of expenses alongside a family provision claim over 15 years out of time.
The recent case of Estate of George Roby, deceased [2017] NSWSC 265 involved the estate of the late George Roby who passed away in 1999. In his last Will, he directed his executors to purchase two 1-2 bedroom units; one for his son, Ian, to reside in (the Jannali unit) and the other for his son David to reside in (the Woolooware unit). The case related to Ian's interest. In addition to the two questions to be determined, the Court was also required to deal with an alleged failure to account by the original executor (who had since passed away) for rent receipts on trust property in and following 2007. Grace, Dennis' daughter, who became the executor by representation was the plaintiff and sought a declaration as to the proper construction of the Will and an order as to whether the unit was held on trust for her or for Ian, as the second defendant in the proceedings. In addition, Ian also sought a family provision claim in the event that the outcome of the construction matter was to his detriment.
In relation to Ian's unit, the clause in the deceased's will read as follows:
(a) As to one unit (to be determined by the Trustee) my son IAN BRUCE ROBY may live in that unit as long as he wishes provided he pays all rates and taxes and other outgoings in respect thereof and keeps it in repair to the satisfaction of the Trustee PROVIDED HOWEVER that in the event that the said IAN BRUCE ROBY ceases to use the said unit as his principal place of residence or upon his death whichever shall first occur then UPON TRUST for my granddaughter GRACE ALEXANDRA ROBY provided she shall survive me and attain the age of twenty-one (21) years.
Following the deceased's death, two units were purchased, with the unit for Ian being based in Jannali. Whilst the clauses in the deceased's Will referred to a unit for each of Ian and David, the Court stated that it was not necessary to deal with the other unit property (paragraph 16).
Ian resided in the Jannali unit from when it was purchased until late 2006 when he relocated to Thredbo where he worked as a caretaker by a family friend until recently. The Jannali unit was leased out to an unrelated party from early 2007 with rates and other outgoings deducted from rent receipts by the managing agent as directed by the executor.
Ian had left the unit following having experienced the tragic murder-suicide of his friends he had allowed to live with him in the unit. He had left the unit with a reassurance from the executor (Dennis) that he could return to live there at a later time.
In 2016, after declining in health, Ian proposed to re-enter the Jannali unit, and was subsequently restrained from doing so by an interlocutory injunction obtained by the plaintiff.
The plaintiff was estranged from her father (the original executor) and as she turned 21 years, she demanded that he transfer the Jannali unit to her absolutely in 2012. These claims were resisted by her father. Following a lengthy dispute, the matter was brought to a head when Ian wanted to move back to Jannali and the proceedings where commenced shortly thereafter.
In determining that Ian's interest was a mere "right to reside" and Grace (as the plaintiff) was presently entitled to the Jannali unit, the Court said:
40. I do not read the deceased's Will as conferring upon the second defendant (as his highest case suggests) a life estate or, for that matter, a right of residence unrelated to his acceptance of responsibility for maintenance of the home unit appropriated to clause 5(a). He was granted a right to "live in that unit as long as he wishes" on provisos: (a) that he pay all rates and taxes and other outgoings in respect of the unit; (b) that he keep the unit in repair to the satisfaction of the Executor; and (c) that he not cease to use the unit as his principal place of residence.
41. Whatever might have been the second defendant's subjective motivations for departure from the Jannali unit in late 2006, and his relocation in Thredbo at about that time, the fact is that, objectively, he abandoned the Jannali unit as a place of residence at the time of his relocation. Each element of the provisos to his right to "live" in the unit "as long as he wishes" was engaged at the time of his abandonment of the property, and confirmed by the passage of years that passed before he sought to return to Jannali.
Furthermore, in determining that Ian's claim for family provision should be permitted, notwithstanding the time passed, the Court said:
50. Not without misgivings, I conclude that "sufficient cause" for the second defendant's delay can be found in the state of his mental health at or about the time the deceased died and, insofar as it might bear upon delay after the second defendant's departure from the Jannali unit, the Executor's assurance that he (the Executor) would permit him (the second defendant) to return to the unit at some future date.
52. Although I am minded to order that the second defendant be granted an extension of time within which to make an application for family provision relief, I propose to do so on the basis that any strength that his claim for relief may have is limited to a small allowance to facilitate his endeavours now to obtain alternative accommodation, and that it would not be just, having regard to the needs of the plaintiff starting out in adult life (or to the assistance the deceased gave to the second defendant during his lifetime) to diminish the plaintiff's entitlements under the Will in any substantial way.
52. To the extent that the Court may need to be satisfied, pursuant to section 28(5)(d) of the Family Provision Act, that there are "special circumstances" justifying an order for designation of property as notional estate of the deceased (assuming that the Jannali unit can be taken to have been the subject of a "distribution" by virtue of a change in the Executor's role from that of an executor to that of a trustee), I am satisfied that "special circumstances" can be found in the state of the second defendant's mental health.
In ordering Ian receive a legacy of $40,000.00, the Court said:
55. This sum, although modest, allows to the second defendant not only the equivalent of one year's rent but also an additional buffer for contingencies associated with adjusting to his new circumstances.
The Court invited the parties for submissions on costs, noting, however, an inclination that the parties should bear their own.
You can read the case here.
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Thanks Shell. I have a trial coming up where there is a 10 year delay, so this is helpful!
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Gabriele "Gaby" Katzmarek (* 8. Juli 1960 in Marl) ist eine deutsche Politikerin (SPD) und Gewerkschaftssekretärin. Sie ist seit 2013 Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages und seit 2019 Parlamentarische Geschäftsführerin der SPD-Bundestagsfraktion.

Leben

Beruf
Von 1976 bis 1985 arbeitete sie nach ihrer abgeschlossenen Ausbildung als Chemielaborantin. Von 1985 bis 1990 war sie in Elternzeit und als Referentin in der gewerkschaftlichen Jugend- und Erwachsenenbildung tätig. Ab 1990 war sie hauptamtliche Gewerkschaftssekretärin und ab 2001 bis zu ihrem Bundestagsmandat Bezirksleiterin, zuerst im Bezirk Karlsruhe, später im Bezirk Rhein-Main der IG Bergbau, Chemie, Energie.

Privates
Gabriele Katzmarek ist verheiratet mit dem ehemaligen Vorsitzenden der SPD Mannheim, Wolfgang Katzmarek, und hat zwei erwachsene Kinder. Sie ist Mitglied bei der IG Bergbau, Chemie, Energie, der Arbeiterwohlfahrt, den Naturfreunden e.V. und regionalen Vereinen.

Politik

Mannheim
1989 trat sie in die SPD ein. Von 2002 bis 2014 war sie Vorstandsmitglied und ab 2010 Vorsitzende im SPD-Ortsverein Mannheim-Käfertal, außerdem Mitglied des Bezirksbeirats Mannheim-Käfertal. 2009 wurde sie in den Gemeinderat der Stadt Mannheim gewählt, wo sie arbeitsmarkt- und wirtschaftspolitische Sprecherin der SPD-Fraktion und Mitglied im Fraktionsvorstand war. Dort schied Gabriele Katzmarek nach der Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag 2013 aus. Außerdem war sie bis 2014 Mitglied der Verbandsversammlung Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar.

Abgeordnetentätigkeit
Bei der Bundestagswahl 2013 kandidierte sie im Wahlkreis Rastatt, für den sie unter anderem während der Zeit als Leiterin der IG Bergbau, Chemie, Energie-Bezirks Karlsruhe zuständig war. Sie zog über den Landeslistenplatz 12 der SPD Baden-Württemberg in den Deutschen Bundestag ein. Gabriele Katzmarek war im 18. Deutschen Bundestag ordentliches Mitglied im Ausschuss für Wirtschaft und Energie, sowie stellvertretendes Mitglied in den Ausschüssen für Gesundheit und für Bildung und Forschung, zudem im Unterausschuss für Regionale Wirtschaftspolitik und ERP-Wirtschaftspläne.
Die Wirtschaftspolitikerin ist Ansprechpartnerin für die Bereiche Industrie 4.0 und Gesundheitswirtschaft.

2017 wurde sie über die Landesliste erneut in den Bundestag gewählt. Am 24. September 2019 wählte die SPD-Bundestagsfraktion Katzmarek zur Parlamentarischen Geschäftsführerin.

Im 19. Deutschen Bundestag war Katzmarek ordentliches Mitglied im Ausschuss für Wirtschaft und Energie, sowie im Ältestenrat.

Bei der Bundestagswahl 2021 wurde sie über Platz 11 der Landesliste erneut in den Deutschen Bundestag gewählt. Im 20. Deutschen Bundestag ist Katzmarek als Parlamentarische Geschäftsführerin der SPD-Bundestagsfraktion wiedergewählt worden. In dieser Funktion gehört sie dem Ältestenrat des Deutschen Bundestags sowie dessen Mitarbeiter- und Baukommission an. Als Sicherheitsbeauftragte der SPD-Fraktion trägt sie für den Schutz der Abgeordneten des Deutschen Bundestags vor Bedrohungen von innen und von außen Verantwortung.

Sie ist ordentliches Mitglied im Wirtschaftsausschuss, stellvertretendes Mitglied im Ausschuss für Gesundheit sowie im Ausschuss für Bildung, Forschung und Technikfolgenabschätzung, zudem im Unterausschuss Globale Gesundheit.

Für die Fraktion ist sie als Berichterstatterin für industrielle Gesundheitswirtschaft, für Arbeitsmarktfragen und das Thema Fachkräfte sowie für die Transformation der Wirtschaft mit dem Fokus auf den Wandel der Arbeitsplätze zuständig.

Seit März 2022 ist Gabriele Katzmarek Vorsitzende der Parlamentariergruppe ASEAN, außerdem weiterhin Mitglied der Südasiatischen Parlamentariergruppe.

Öffentliche Ämter
Gabriele Katzmarek ist ehrenamtliches Beiratsmitglied der Organisation for Human Health and Happiness (ohhh! foundation), ehemals Jugend gegen Aids e.V.,  einer von Jugendlichen initiierten und geführten Initiative, die Aufklärungs- und Präventionsarbeit auf Augenhöhe betreibt. Darüber hinaus ist sie ehrenamtliches Beiratsmitglied im Verband 3DDruck e.V. und der German Health Alliance (GHA). Außerdem ist sie Schirmherrin von Childhood for Children e.V.

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Politiker (21. Jahrhundert)
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Geboren 1960
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