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Edge Reveals He Was Asked To End The Undertaker's Streak
By Andrew Hatcher
WWE Hall of Famer Edge will compete at WrestleMania 37, in a Triple Threat match for the Universal Championship. Ahead of Sunday's three way dance, the four-time WWE Champion spoke about a match from a past edition of "The Show of Show's". When discussing the WrestleMania 24 collision between The Undertaker and himself, "The Rated-R Superstar" told ESPN:
"In the lead-up to it, I was asked 'What do you think about ending The Streak' and I said no. Adamantly no. I don't think it ever should've ended until what we knew was his final WrestleMania, and then even no. I just didn't think it was right, I also didn't think at that point in my career I needed it. I think that that should have been saved for someone who you want to strap the rocket to and you know and you trust and is—to me, Roman Reigns was the guy to do it."
The 2021 Men's Royal Rumble match winner brought things back to the current era of WWE, and looked ahead to the main event of Wrestlemania 37. Edge talked about how each member of the bout has a unique story to tell, and explained:
"When I look at it, and I take Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan and Edge out of it, and I look at it from Adam, Joe and Bryan, and what each of us has come through to be able to be in this situation is mind-boggling. To me, that story is underneath, but bigger than all of it."
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Mum labels school 'sexist' for casting daughter as 'Inn Keeper's wife' in nativity
Marie Claire Dorking
Yahoo Style UK 20 November 2019
A mum isn't happy that her daughter has been cast as the Innkeepers wife in the school nativity [Photo: Getty]
A mum has sparked a debate online after calling out her daughter's school for casting her as the 'Inn Keeper's Wife' in the Nativity, claiming it is "sexist".
Writing on parenting site Mumsnet, the woman explained that she was annoyed by the name of the role her six-year-old had been given because her daughter "shouldn't be identified by her relationship to a man."
"Err...hello!?" she wrote. "This is f***ing not OK! In 2019, to be identified as 'someone's wife'.
"Normally I am pretty relaxed about all things school, and I certainly feel sorry for he teachers' workloads, but come on people!? This is 2019 - no woman should be identified by her relationship to a man!? SURELY!"
The mum concluded her post by saying she was "itching" to take the school to task over the example of "everyday sexism", claiming it needed to be "called out."
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But the post seemed to divide other users.
Many disagreed with the mum's opinion that the school should be challenged about the decision with some labelling her a "snowflake."
"What do you mean you're sad that this is still going on?? It's the Nativity! It's a very, very old story from the Bible. There are far more offensive things in the Bible than the Inkeepers wife not being given a first name!" one user commented.
"They are teaching kids about a woman who magically got pregnant (although wasn't she supposed to be 12 when it happened) and you are concerned about your dd [dear daughter] being cast as someone's wife??" another agreed.
"FFS not everything is a cause, not everything is a feminist issue or outrage," another user wrote. "It is a nativity that has been going for hundreds of years for god sake. Don't be that parent."
"I don't see the issue here I'm afraid. The play is set over 2000 years ago when women were somebody's wife," yet another parent commented.
The original poster later rejoined the discussion to point out that though she appreciates the story is old, she believes "this is how casual everyday feminism gets perpetuated; by people not calling people out on this sh*t!"
The mum believes the role description is 'sexist' [Photo: Getty]
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And other parents agreed with the mother about the way the role was described.
"I don't think you're ridiculous at all. They could both be 'Innkeeper' or 'Innkeeper couple'," one user wrote.
"How do people think this paints small children's view of women? It's all part of it. All of these little everyday positionings of women."
"Actually, I do find this outrageous," another agreed. "What did the innkeeper's wife do all day? She would have cleaned, cooked, made beds, welcomed guests. She was a fellow innkeeper. Despite all that, as a woman her only status is as the wife.
"It's a dreadful message to send out to children, especially female children."
Another person wrote: "I see your point. Why not second innkeeper, or landlady? Something that's not "male role = an actual role, female role = male's dependent". How did they cast? Did they consider a girl for the role of innkeeper? etc. It's a small point but pernicious."
It isn't the only topic parents have been debating online recently. Earlier this year a stay-at-home mum ignited a discussion after asking if it was reasonable to expect her husband to pay her a salary.
In May, a mum sparked a discussion about whether partners should be allowed to stay overnight in maternity wards after the birth of their baby.
And back in April a woman caused uproar on Mumsnet after complaining that her ex is an "idiot" and she is "worried about the impact of his influence" over her seven-year-old son.
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First Units in 802-Unit Luxury Condo Building Hit the Market
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May 2, 2019 By Christian Murray
The first units have hit the market in the 67-story, 802-unit building that is going up in Court Square.
Twenty-units are now available in the condo, which will be the tallest building in Queens when it is complete. The listing prices for those units now on the market range from $660,400 for a studio to $2,325,610 for a three-bedroom.
The development, called the Skyline Tower and located at 23-15 44th Drive, is across the street from One Court Square and is being marketed as offering spectacular views and more than 20,000 square feet of luxury amenities.
The condos offer floor-to-ceiling windows, modern appliances, and marble-adorned bathrooms.
The initial listings are in floors four through 36. The developer anticipates that buyers in the bottom 36 floors will be able to move in by the end of 2020, around the same time that the Dept. of Buildings is expected to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Residents will be able to move into the higher floors by the end of 2021, when the TCO is expected to be issued. The upper floors will tower over the Citigroup building.
Eric Benaim, the CEO of Modern Spaces, anticipates that it will take four years to sell all of the units. Modern Spaces is the exclusive marketing and sales firm for the project.
The units will be priced from $500,000 through to $4 million. The total value of the units is expected to reach $1 billion, according to the plans filed with the state attorney general's office.
The building will offer a 75-foot heating indoor pool, spa-like facilities, two residential lounges, a business center, children's playroom, a pet spa, storage for 400 bicycles and private parking. Also available are 24-hour door staff and concierge services.
Benaim is about to open a 6,000 square foot sales office in the Harrison Building, at 27-21 44 Drive, dedicated to the selling the 802 units that will be staffed with six sales representatives.
A large advertising campaign has begun that markets both Long Island City as a destination as well as the luxury building itself. Ads have gone up on bus stops and in the subway, with billboards up on the Long Island Expressway and elsewhere. TV commercials have started on NY1.
The project is likely to account for about 25 percent of the condo stock in Long Island City when it is complete, according to reports.
Chris Xu of United Construction and Development is the lead developer on the project, and is collaborating with partners Henry Yeung, Brian Pun of FSA Capital and Risland U.S. Holdings LLC.
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MrLIC May 6th, 2019
It better have a dry cleaners on the ground level, so I don't have to walk far to have my French bulldog's corset laundered. My time is precious.
Anonomous May 5th, 2019
Ho Hum, Yawn Yawn, more condos going up, what else is new, is there anything else….Enough of the sarcasm, now for the fear; what's happening to this area is downright scary! How many more buildings does it take before the whole area will explode?! As mentioned above, sewage could be affected, along with so much transportation to accommodate all the building going on here, not to mention all the crowds of traffic from cars, trucks, bicycles, scooters, and who knows what else?!
M. Boylan May 5th, 2019
Either you make too much or not enough. So what's affordable? except for wealthy non-residents.
James Chen May 3rd, 2019
"One Court Square and is being marketed as offering speculator views"
Really? Makes sense that only speculators would buy these floating air boxes but damn, you guys just came out and said it!
Supernova May 3rd, 2019
only the rich will live there…people are moving out of NYC and moving to the mid west… where you can live a better live…
Real Talk May 5th, 2019
rich – you mean Chinese nationals laundering money?
MRLIC May 3rd, 2019
DumBlasio supposedly is giving money for new sewers this year in the budget, is it enough who knows? Will it happen who knows when all the hands go through it? there was supposed to be some sewer work done about 3 years ago along Jackson Avenue and I did not see it develop. As I haave said all along and DumBlasio and the EDC finally admitted to it, Building without planning does not work. when the budget came out DumBlasio and the EDC admitted in 2001 that they "Miscalculated" on LIC and did not expect 10,000 units of housing only 340. Most ofit turned out to be Luxury but they did not say that. Only now are they realizing things about the infrastructure, they are still planning more housing (mostly Luxury) or not really affordable however and trying to play catch up. I believe not enough will be done . Too little, too late!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah these developers like Trump are the worst May 3rd, 2019
Agreed, just like when Trump promised to invest $550 billion in infrastructure, or promised that Mexico would make a "one time payment" to pay for The Wall, these luxury developers lied to us, like Trump.
I'm glad you're against them and would never support a luxury condo developer like Trump
There's literally a $2 trillion infrastructure program in the news this week, and once Congress signs the USMCA then Mexico will have paid for the wall, which is presently under construction. Remove your head from out of the sand – we need you here in reality.
Realer talk May 6th, 2019
I'm glad you support a giant pork-barrel spending project of $2 million with no oversight, and you're not one of those fiscal conservatives.
> USMCA
Trump said, in writing, that Mexico would make a "one-time payment of $5-10 million dollars".
That was a lie, so he had to have the Trump Shutdown to beg Democrats for money.
He NEVER mentioned USMCA. Are you really that gullible?
CT May 6th, 2019
You really think that Mexico signing the USMCA/ revised NAFTA deal is the equivalent of Mexico paying for the wall? That's outright laughable! Your head is not in the sand, its in a much worse place – on the couch watching Fox News and believing their propaganda.
And after two years + of Trump we're nowhere closer to the $2 T infrastructure project as the sides are very far apart on how to pay for it.
Critic Al May 5th, 2019
Did you make up "Dumblasio"? How long did it take? What playground do hang out at? Maybe we can give some kid a wedgie.
R Austin May 2nd, 2019
I've heard for years there's supposed to be new larger sewers installed along 11th Street, and others. Where are they?
Probably not – this city is extremely corrupt. That said, if the sewers start backing up, do you really think the work won't be done? Is the cities inability to efficiently manage their infrastructure in a timely manner a good reason to prevent development? Of course not.
Anonymous May 2nd, 2019
There is too much construction happening near and along 23rd Street. Are we sure the sewers can handle all of it? Did the city do they're due diligence? I'm doubtful. Hopefully the area doesn't start flooding after all is said and done.
Anonymous May 3rd, 2019
Same Anon correcting my typo -*Their due diligence. I believe I've heard the sewer floods around Hunter's Point for the reason there was too much development without proper planning. How do we confirm this won't happen in Court Square?
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Jan. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin
Straphangers who ride the 7 train will be hearing the voice of Awkwafina every time the subway pulls into a station.
Staff Report Jan. 15, 2020
A new Bilingual Montessori Preschool serving children from age 2-5 has opened in Long Island City.
Queens residents will have plenty of candidates to choose from with they vote for next borough president on March 24— with a whopping eight names to appear on the ballot.
Jan. 14, 2020 By Kristen Torres
Council Member Costa Constantinides is urging MTA officials to add more busways, prioritize inter-borough travel and enhance public outreach as it works on redesigning the borough's bus network.
Signal problems affected nearly four out of every five weekday morning commutes on city subways last year, according to a new report.
The New York Attorney General announced today that she has launched an investigation to see whether the NYPD has been targeting communities of color when it comes to fare evasion.
Local businesses and community members raised more than $57,000 to help fund future college costs for children at a number of Long Island City public schools.
A former Assistant District Attorney has entered the Queens Borough President race, running as the tough-on-crime candidate among a group of left-leaning opponents.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving forward with plans to construct the Brooklyn Queens Connector—a $2.7 billion, zero-emission street car that will run 11 miles along the waterfront from Astoria to Red Hook.
Jan. 10, 2020 By Christian Murray and Michael Dorgan
Consultants for a group of Long Island City property owners that plan to develop a large tract of waterfront property presented plans before Community Board 2 last week outlining where park space is likely to go and how they plan to combat flooding.


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Hayley Westenra Grateful For Prince William's New Zealand Visit
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Opera singer Hayley Westenra is glad British royal Prince William is planning a trip to earthquake-ravaged New Zealand this week (beg13Mar11), because it will give victims a boost following the disaster.
The soprano's hometown of Christchurch was devastated last month (Feb11) by a massive tremor which left more than 160 people dead.
Westenra is now planning to host a benefit gig in her native country to raise funds for those affected by the quake and she's pleased to hear Prince William is taking time out from his busy schedule to visit New Zealand, as well as parts of Australia which were devastated by floods earlier this year (11).
In an article for Britain's Hello! magazine, she writes, "It means so much that Prince William is this week visiting those affected by the recent tragedies in New Zealand and Australia. I've had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times - he's always very friendly and down-to-earth. I think it's so honourable of him to be making this trip to New Zealand and Australia. I know that everyone will appreciate his support during this very difficult time."
Westenra has also opened up about the way the earthquake has affected her own relatives, revealing her father lost his business headquarters and her family home was used to help neighbours after the tremor struck.
She adds, "My father is among those now looking for new business premises. Several hundred commercial buildings will have to be bulldozed and some areas of Christchurch will simply have to be abandoned - the earthquake has created liquefaction, when sections of earth push up to the surface, making it difficult to rebuild on the land...
"My family had one of the few working phone lines on their street immediately after the earthquake, and they made it available for neighbours to use. There have been countless examples of the community supporting each other. This event has brought out a lot of good in people."
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President Obama Is No "isolationist"
Published on September 6, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Justin
Former President George W. Bush has been getting a majority of the blame for the instability within the Middle East. Two costly wars drastically plagued America throughout the Bush era. The estimated costs for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are estimated to total somewhere between 4 to 6 trillion dollars. By 2012, the cost was about 2 trillion dollars and 20 percent of the debt accumulated in the past decade was due to these two wars. However, should the American public only blame President Bush for the two wars? Should he take full responsibility and his successor takes none?…
I'm a Conservative, And I Care About Income Inequality
Published on September 2, 2014 April 3, 2015 in Economics by Joel Kurtinitis
"The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer." As a young man growing up in a conservative home in the '90s, I must have heard this cliché thrown around by liberals a thousand times. I really never gave it much thought. Even though my family often toed the poverty line, we worked hard to be self-sufficient and never accept government aid. To me, income inequality was just a talking point used to attack hard-working business people, and a way to prime voters for the goodies the Democrats planned to buy votes with next election cycle: free health care, free…
The Liberty Conservative Endorses Rick Saccone In PA-18 Special Election
The Liberty Conservative has announced its endorsement of Pennyslvania State Rep. Rick Saccone in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th
A Strategic Realignment Of Conservative Priorities
We don't know for sure if Charles Darwin actually said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survives,
The Confessions Of a Once Raging Liberal
Published on September 2, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Economics/Politics by Paul Hannosh
In my first year at the university, a friend of mine referred to me as a raging liberal. I was very involved in the peace movement and still believe that offensive war is a failure of governments to solve disagreements in a rational way. While I disagree vigorously with the postmodern association of "liberalism" as being synonymous with relativism, I am a liberal in the classic sense in that I believe in the free exchange of ideas and the ability of reason to determine between the good and the evil, the beautiful and the ugly and the intelligent and the…
Beheading Children Beneath The Black Flag
Published on August 30, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Vlad Davidiuk
Qur'an, Surah 8:12 – "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them" Matthew 24:9 – "Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake." There is an unambiguous contrast drawn between those two statements of faith. In one, ostensibly fundamentalist words being used by groups like Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL) and others to justify and motivate their persecution and butchery of Christians in Iraq and elsewhere. In the other, prescient words of warning to those whose faith…
Thomas Massie's Olive Branch Rejected By Brazenly Radical Leftists
Sen. Rand Paul's wife, Kelley, is currently waging a press campaign to stop the extremism of the Democratic Party that
Islamic Terror In Sweden-stan: Uzbek Migrant Culprit Behind Truck Attack
An Uzbek man who rammed a stolen truck right into a crowd in downtown Stockholm in April, killing 5 and injuring 14,
The Lawyers' Guild
Published on August 18, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Allen Mendenhall
Last month thousands of recent law school graduates sat for a bar examination in their chosen state of practice. They were not undertaking a harmless rite of passage but overcoming a malicious obstacle: an artificial barrier to entry in the form of occupational licensure. Barriers to entry are restrictions on access to or participation in markets or vocations. Occupational licensure is a type of barrier to entry that regulates professions by requiring certification and licensing in the manner of medieval guilds. Medicine and law are perhaps the most recognizable professions to require their practitioners to obtain and maintain licenses. The…
Christmas Surprise! Senate Gifts The Public With Its Sexual Harassment Numbers On Christmas Day
As the Christmas vacation weekend set in, the Senate Rules and Administration Committee revealed a report showing the Senate has
Rand Paul And The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
Published on August 7, 2014 November 12, 2016 in Politics by Justin
With Rand Paul being the current front runner in the 2016 GOP Presidential race, while also being the face of the anti-establishment wing in politics, it is perfectly understandable for the media to try and discredit him by any means necessary. Even if it means distorting the truth and further discrediting mainstream journalism. For the past four years, MSNBC has had a track record of discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with Rand Paul. First, it was when he was running for US Senate in Kentucky. Rand Paul and MSNBC journalist Rachel Maddow clashed over whether private businesses had the…
Redefining Marriage Transforms Society
Published on August 6, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Vlad Davidiuk
Note: Opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of Liberty Conservatives as an organization. It is deeply troubling and disappointing that as a culture, we've now arrived at the point in which a person who believes in the importance and cultural significance of traditional marriage (1 man + 1 woman = marriage), a position even Barack Obama shared until his recent "evolution", is now expected to defend their position on the grounds that it is discriminatory, bigoted and homophobic. During the 2008 campaign, at a forum held by Pastor Rick Warren at the Saddleback Church in California, then-Senator Obama declared: "I believe that marriage is between a man…
A Movement To Maturity
Published on July 31, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Joel Kurtinitis
Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly reprove thy faults. – Socrates Last week I wrote an open letter to social conservatives, in the interest of broadening communication between two groups that both have a vital interest in stopping the socialist slide engineered by people who benefit from government expansion. As a homeschooled Christian conservative who chose to plant my flag firmly within the Liberty Movement, I think I can offer some perspective to those on both sides who don't see an avenue of cooperation. But as I pointed out in last…
An Open Letter To Social Conservatives
"In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." – St. Augustine Dear Social Conservatives, I hesitate to address you by that name in a political sense, because being socially conservative isn't really a theory of government, it's a theory of culture. One could be socially conservative in a totally stateless environment. That's why there's been a high degree of overlap between your endeavors of late and those of the Liberty Movement, and that's why many of us can comfortably identify ourselves as socially conservative libertarians. Now of course the Liberty Movement is incredibly diverse, and has shown an…
Israel's libertarian party, Zehut, is set to pass the electoral threshold to win Knesset seats in next month's Israeli elections,
McGahn Lays Out Conservative Judicial Agenda At CPAC
White House Counsel Don McGahn laid out a conservative vision for judicial appointments during an address to the Conservative Political
The Astonishing Efficiency Of School Vouchers
There are a plethora of reasons why education in America is mediocre. We can argue that teacher unions care more
Things You Can't Do In The Land Of The Free
Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. In fact, if Thanksgiving didn't land squarely on the intersection of food, football, hunting, colorful leaves, hoodies, and cool weather, the 4th of July would be the undisputed champion of my holiday list. Independence Day is one of only a couple holidays that hasn't yet been completely adulterated by irrelevant mythical beings or stained by a liberal re-telling of history. Better yet, the copious commercialism surrounding this holiday is actually cool. Ask any red-blooded American to choose between easter eggs, plastic Santas, and roman candles, and see which one brings out the…
"By The Waters Of Babylon We Sat And Wept"
Published on July 18, 2014 May 7, 2016 in World by Paul Hannosh
"By the Waters of Babylon" by Don McLean Iraq, once known as the "cradle of civilization" may soon come to be known as the "graveyard of civilization." The first laws, writing, astronomy and math were all gifts that Mesopotamia gave to advance civilization. The most famous Mesopotamian from Ur of the Chaldeans, was Abraham, the patriarch of the three great religions; Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Today the land is being torn apart by religion and foreign intervention. After the creation of Israel, most of the once large and thriving ancient Jewish community in Iraq fled. My father came from Iraq to…
Perry Gets It Wrong On Reagan
Published on July 12, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Rocco Lucente
With the 2016 presidential primary races seemingly just around the corner, one new face that has begun to emerge on the Sunday shows and all over the political commentary sites as of late has been Rick Perry. Perry seemingly began to lay the groundwork for a 2016 bid with a rousing speech at CPAC, where he literally brought the entire room to their feet with an impassioned cry to get the US economy back on track, and has followed this up recently with his high profile meetings surrounding immigration with President Obama. Perry has begun to capitalize on this publicity…
Published on July 7, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Joel Kurtinitis
Since the Branstad-led moderate takeover of the Iowa GOP in April of this year, social conservatives have found themselves pushed into the same corner of the room as the Liberty Movement – unwanted by the very party whose base they form. Several social conservative and tea party groups worked together with my organization, Liberty Iowa, to try to stem the tide of the establishment pushback, but to no avail. It was too little, too late, to hold our ground in 2014. But there's no faster way to build alliances than being thrown into the same foxhole together when the bullets…
Rand Paul To Join GOP "Civil War", Support "Constitutional" Candidates In 2018 Republican Primaries
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A scandal that rocked the Internal Revenue Service and the political right was frequently brushed aside by Democrats. The view
Rep. Justin Amash Slams Sellout Republicans Who Support Deficit Spending
While social issues and certain philosophical differences separate Democrats and Republicans on the spectrum, in terms of power, they agree
America, Declare Your Independence From The Fed!
Published on July 3, 2014 November 15, 2016 in Economics/Politics by Paul Hannosh
Once upon a time in America our grandfathers were able to work at decent jobs where they actually produced goods that the world needed and were able to provide a comfortable life for their large families. Grandma didn't have to work and most families owned their own homes and lived relatively debt free. Welcome to America today where a typical family has both parents working, with one or possibly two children, and struggle to pay the rent on their apartment. But the banks in their "concern" for the woes of the average Joe have come up with a solution. It is called the…
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Considering Foreign Policy Issues: Sanctions & Statements!
Published on July 1, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by John Stephens
Too often, Liberty-minded conservatives make the mistake of claiming certain leaders to be neocons without truly understanding what this means. Obvious answers on who are neocons can be agreed upon by all: John McCain. Lindsey Graham. Eric Cantor. But the Liberty Movement must rethink certain issues and consider having allies. That does not mean compromising our values but being willing to consider certain issues from a different perspective. First, we need to stop calling anybody who supports sanctions on certain countries neocons. While some may argue justifiably that sanctions are unnecessary and costly to the United States, they are a…
Rand Paul: The Most Conservative, The Most Electable
Published on June 29, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Rocco Lucente
It may seem rather unbelievable, but we are only 7-8 months away from the 2016 primaries starting to ramp up, with several candidates saying they will begin to make their decisions in early 2015. Though we have the most wide open field the Republican Party has ever seen at this juncture, it would not be a stretch to say that Rand Paul is the current frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Indeed, through all of his recent actions Paul is showing both the vision and the ability to put together the kind of organization that is necessary for him to win…
How To Win The War On Poverty
Published on June 28, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Economics/Politics by Jared Wall
Lyndon Johnson launched the "War on Poverty" in 1964. In the fifty years since its inception, hundreds of billions, if not trillions of dollars have been spent by the government, countless governmental programs have been implemented, and numerous and enormous bureaucracies have been created. The results of these initiatives have largely been that of failure, but excuses continue to be made as to why prior programs have failed, why subsequent reforms have failed, and new programs and reforms are continuously proposed and implemented. In spite of all this, present times and recent history have seen a shrinking of the middle…
A True Liberty Conservative
Published on June 13, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Sammy Lopez
Dr. Dave Brat truly embodies what it means to be a Liberty Conservative. This libertarian-leaning economics professor, Tea Party activist and family man recently achieved the greatest political upset of the decade in a historic primary challenge against the third most powerful elected Republican in the United States, Eric Cantor, and his $2 million war chest. Brat has humble roots. He grew up a devout Protestant in Detroit, the son of a medical doctor and a social worker. He then travelled to Virginia and Princeton for college and earned degrees in divinity and business administration along with a doctorate in…
Jack Kingston For Senate In Georgia!
Published on June 6, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by John Stephens
Liberty Conservatives is honored to announce our endorsement of Rep. Jack Kingston to be the next senator to represent Georgia. Throughout his career, he has a consistent record of cutting spending, passing bills to stop radical government encroachments, and defending our civil liberties. His runoff opponent is a liberal RINO who proudly supports "fixing" Dodd-Frank instead of repealing it, raising taxes (2), and defending Common Core. We cannot afford this radical leftist in Georgia. Jack Kingston has not been perfect, and we have squabbled with him on some appropriation bills. But on the Appropriations committee, he was recognized as one of the most conservative members, with…
How Standing With Rand Has Broadened The Liberty Movement
Published on June 5, 2014 September 1, 2016 in Politics by Rocco Lucente
Recently Steve Deace, a man for whom I have tremendous respect and admiration, had some very poignant questions as to Rand Paul's commitment to upholding liberty principles. As a person in the liberty movement who supported Ron Paul and now Stands with Rand with conviction that runs just as deep, I had some immediate thoughts on how to answer the questions posed. Deace asks of the liberty movement "Is it a movement to advance a slate of issues/principles, or is it a movement intended to get Rand Paul elected the next president of the United States? The truth is if it's the…


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HomeQuick Review: TRIGGER by David Swinson (Mulholland)
Quick Review: TRIGGER by David Swinson (Mulholland)
January 17, 2019 Civilian Reader ReviewCrime, David Swinson, Detective, Frank Marr Series, Most Anticipated 2019, Mulholland Books, Must Read 2019, Thriller, Trigger
The third novel in the excellent Frank Marr crime series
Frank Marr was a good cop, until his burgeoning addictions to alcohol and cocaine forced him into retirement from the D.C. Metro police. Now, he's barely eking out a living as a private investigator for a defense attorney — also Frank's ex-girlfriend.
Ostracized by his family after a botched case that led to the death of his baby cousin, Jeffrey, Frank was on a collision course with rock bottom. Now clean and clinging hard to sobriety, Frank passes the time — and tests himself — by robbing the houses of local dealers, taking their cash and flushing their drugs down the toilet. When an old friend from his police days needs Frank's help to prove he didn't shoot an unarmed civilian, Frank is drawn back into the world of dirty cops and suspicious drug busts, running in the same circles that enabled his addiction those years ago.
Never one to play by the rules, Frank recruits a young man he nearly executed years before. Together — a good man trying not to go bad and a bad man trying to do good — detective and criminal charge headfirst into the D.C. drug wars. Neither may make it out.
Frank Marr is a private investigator who is trying to do good, while simultaneously battling his various (multiple) demons. The first two novels in David Swinson's series — The Second Girl and Crime Song — were fantastic, and I blitzed through them back-to-back. Gripping, sharply written and populated with excellent characters, they are among the best novels I've read in years. As a result, Trigger was one of my most-anticipated novels of the year. I'm happy to report that it is another excellent crime novel, and did not disappoint.
Swinson doesn't shy away from the grittier aspects of law enforcement in Washington, DC, nor does he paper over the fact that his protagonist is not the most ideal of heroes. Frank Marr is a fascinating character: a former cop, recovering cocaine addict, private investigator, and man of questionable morals. Marr is trying to reform himself, however. Trigger starts in a similar way to The Second Girl: Marr is breaking into a drug house. However, unlike in the first novel, he flushes the drugs he finds (while still taking the cash). Marr's been clean(-ish) for about three years, now, but that itch is always there — it is one of the "triggers" of the title.
Swinson is very skilled at showing, rather than telling. It is in the small moments that he illustrates the tensions between Washington law enforcement and civilians: the tensions as well as the prejudices, the ingrained and systemic biases — many of which create or reinforce the spiral of distrust, overreaction and aggression. Almost every character is not being their best self, but the novel doesn't feel relentlessly dark. Swinson has put them in positions that force them to confront their decisions, betrayals, compromises and prejudices. There is some social and political commentary, but it is expertly woven into the novel to not drown out the story — it's relevant, stated in a manner reflective of who we believe Marr to be (the novel is told from his perspective).
At the centre of this novel is an officer-involved shooting, of an apparently-unarmed youth. The officer in question is one of Marr's former partners and best friends, and he's called in to conduct his own investigation of what happened, and see if Luna's memory is correct (or if he's lying). Throughout the novel, we are left wondering how Marr will react to whatever he finds — given his sketchy character and background, will he follow the evidence where it goes, regardless of what it means for his friend?
Trigger shows Marr growing and evolving as a character. He's trying to make amends for some of his reprehensible, criminal behaviour in the past. He's not very adept at it, but he manages to stumble into doing good in his own, inimitable way. He's not averse to manipulating evidence or crime scenes in order to point the police in the right direction — he is, above all, a survivor. Even when he's doing stuff that should set off alarm bells, readers can't help but root for him, knowing that there is probably a good reason for it. (Not that, in real life, we should reward bad behaviour.) Calvin's addition (well, return) to the series is especially welcome, and opens up a lot of possibilities for future instalments — indeed, the end of the novel suggests Swinson has plans to keep him around.
Excellent prose, three-dimensional and realistic characters, and an interesting story. Trigger is a really good read. Very highly recommended to all fans of crime fiction. The Frank Marr series remains one of my favourites.
David Swinson's Trigger is due to be published in February by Mulholland Books in North America (12th) and in the UK (7th).
Also on CR: Reviews of The Second Girl and Crime Song
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Commanders head coach Ron Rivera appears surprised to learn team could be eliminated from playoffs
"We can be eliminated?" Rivera asked in his postgame news conference.
Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9), STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
Published: 7:28 AM EST January 2, 2023
Updated: 7:28 AM EST January 2, 2023
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns and a Green Bay Packers win. It's something that head coach Ron Rivera apparently did not think was a possibility.
During a post-game press conference on Sunday, a reporter asked about the quarterback situation for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys if the team is eliminated from the playoffs.
"If you guys are eliminated by what happens at 4 o'clock," a reporter asked, "is Sam Howell in consideration?"
"We can be eliminated?" Rivera responds. The reporter explains that if the Packers beat the Vikings, then the team is out. "Ahh. Well, we'll see," Rivera said.
MUST WATCH: Ron Rivera just now realizing that the Commanders can be eliminated from the playoffs today pic.twitter.com/8ihWH1ZbQn
— Sharla McBride (@SharlaMcBride) January 1, 2023
The Packers went on to beat the Vikings in decisive fashion by a final score of 41-17.
Rivera later clarified his postgame remarks according to ESPN, saying that he did not know the Commanders could be eliminated because he thought they would win and he only focused on what would happen if they won.
It has been a disappointing run to say the least for the Commanders (7-8-1), who are winless in their past four games after Wentz's latest late-season letdown.
"I have high expectations for myself and this team, and we underperformed — I did, myself, as well," said Wentz, who was 16 of 28 for 143 yards. "That's not what I had in mind and what we had in mind as a team. Not the performance I envisioned. A lot of stuff I want back. Yeah, that was a tough one."
The offense gained just 260 yards — 96 on Washington's only touchdown drive — not exactly the spark Rivera was hoping for when he went back to Wentz. Fans making up the sparse crowd booed and chanted early on for Heinicke multiple times after Wentz missed open receivers or lobbed the ball into the hands of a Cleveland defender.
"I tried to be aggressive, tried to force a couple throws early, obviously, and kind of put us in a hole," said Wentz, who similarly melted down with Indianapolis at this point last season when the Colts needed to win to get into the playoffs. "Then the rest of the way just didn't make enough plays personally, as a team — the whole nine yards. I'm definitely kicking myself over some."
Fans chanting, "Heinicke! Heinicke!" did not get their wish: Wentz remained in the game and struggled to move the ball beyond handing it to rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr., who rushed for 87 yards on 24 carries. Rivera said he contemplating going to Heinicke but decided against it once his team fell behind by 14 and he knew some downfield throws would be necessary.
"Yeah, I thought we might (see Heinicke) just because he was available and the other quarterback was struggling a little bit, but they stuck with him," said Browns safety Grant Delpit, who had two of the interceptions. "We had a good game plan for him, and it worked out."
The Commanders' fourth-ranked defense allowed a handful of big plays, including a 46-yard pass from Deshaun Watson to Amari Cooper that became a touchdown when top cornerback Kendall Fuller missed an open-field tackle.
"We missed a couple of tackles," Rivera said. "We missed a couple of them completely. You can't miss tackles on good players."
Watson also connected with Cooper on a 33-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter that sent fans to the exits.
The Browns (7-9) were already out of the race in the AFC but made good on tight end David Njoku's expectation they'd "give the Commanders hell." Cooper had three catches for 105 yards, Nick Chubb ran 14 times for 104 yards and Watson finished 9 of 18 for 169 yards and the TD passes to Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones.
"That was definitely the potential of what the future can hold," Watson said.
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Okta Welcomes Sagnik Nandy as President of Technology and CTO
Press Releases Cloud, Okta, Security, Software, Technology
Former Google Executive to Lead and Scale Okta's Global Technology Organization SAN FRANCISCO — August 2, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, welcomes Sagnik Nandy as President of Technology and CTO. Nandy will join Okta's executive management team and report directly to Todd McKinnon, CEO and co-founder. As President and CTO, […]
Okta Welcomes John Zissimos as Chief Digital Officer
Senior Brand, Creative, and Digital Executive Joins Okta's Global Marketing Organization SAN FRANCISCO — July 15, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, welcomes industry veteran John Zissimos as its first Chief Digital Officer. Zissimos will report to Kendall Collins, Chief Marketing Officer, and will be responsible for the holistic creative, campaign, […]
States of Kansas and Iowa Leverage Okta as Identity Standard to Combat Fraud and Provide Citizens Secure Access to Critical Online Services
Press Releases Cloud, Government, Okta, Security, Software, Technology
Okta Identity Cloud leveraged by State of Kansas to prevent fraudulent unemployment claims and by State of Iowa to securely connect citizens and state employees SAN FRANCISCO, CA — May 26, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced continued expansion in the public sector with new deployments for the states […]
Okta Deepens Commitment to Public Sector with DISA IL4 Provisional Authorization
Identity leader meets significant milestone to support U.S. federal government agencies with cloud acceleration San Francisco, CA — May 26, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced it has received a Provisional Authorization To Operate (P-ATO) at Impact Level 4 (IL4) from the United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) […]
Okta Welcomes Experienced Financial Executive Jeff Epstein to Board of Directors
Brings Significant Public Company, Financial, Global Enterprise Technology and Marketplace Expertise. Jeff to Serve as Audit Committee Chair. SAN FRANCISCO — May 26, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, announced the appointment of Jeff Epstein, the former Chief Financial Officer of Oracle, to its board of directors, […]
Okta Completes Acquisition of Auth0
Identity leaders combine developer and enterprise expertise, offering customers more flexibility San Francisco, CA — May 3, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Auth0, a leading identity platform for application teams. Together, Okta and Auth0 address a broad set of digital identity […]
Okta Welcomes Steve Dodenhoff as SVP of Worldwide Partners and Alliances
Senior technology executive to join the identity leader's global field operations team SAN FRANCISCO — April 15, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, welcomes Steve Dodenhoff as SVP of Worldwide Partners and Alliances, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Steve Rowland within Okta's Worldwide Field Operations. Dodenhoff will be responsible for Okta's […]
Okta Launches New Customer Identity Risk Ecosystem and Workflow Integrations
New catalog of integrations addresses digital transformation challenges in security, customer experience, application development, and data privacy SAN FRANCISCO — April 7, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity, today at Oktane21, announced the expansion of the Okta Integration Network across four main areas including risk and fraud, customer data orchestration, […]
Introducing Okta Identity Governance: Intelligent Identity Management for All Users and Resources
New product aims to modernize the identity governance and administration market with a cloud-first approach that streamlines user access across the full spectrum of resources from applications to infrastructure SAN FRANCISCO — April 7, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity, today at Oktane21, announced Okta Identity Governance, a powerful new […]
Okta Introduces New Okta Privileged Access Product to Strengthen Security and Agility of Critical Computing Resources
New product unites privileged access management with enterprise identity to eliminate disparate systems and improve Zero Trust security posture for organizations SAN FRANCISCO — April 7, 2021 — Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent provider of identity, today at Oktane21, announced Okta Privileged Access, a new product that unifies identity management with flexible, least privilege […]


A recent piece in the Chicago Tribune caught my attention online. Columnist Heidi Stevens asked readers which words they believe are most likely to start a fight. This wasn't about let's-step-outside kinds of words. She wanted to know: Over which words will people go to the grammatical mat?
It's probably a safe bet that anyone reading this blog has, at one time or another, gone fist to cuffs, in the verbal sense, over proper word usage.
What got my attention about the piece is that it began with a word over which I once lost a bet. I'm fairly sure I've told you this story. I once bet my husband that "irregardless" could not be found in the dictionary. It can. The way I should have phrased the bet was that "irregardless" is an incorrect form of "regardless." Foolish me.
Stevens cited other examples I'd seen cause disagreements, including "adverse" versus "averse" as well as another one I had to have hammered into me long ago by an editor. I should have known better, but I learned my lesson and never forgot it. As an editor myself, I've turned around and taught it to quite a few writers. But not before going to the mat on it. It has to do with the word "comprise." A whole is not "comprised of" its parts. The whole "comprises its parts" or it "is composed of" its parts. "Comprised of" is incorrect. I was 30 before that one sank in.
I tell you, many of the subjects we've addressed here have sprung from disagreements. Being proven wrong is one of the best ways to learn; I know.
My advice: Don't hesitate to engage in debate about words. Just be sure your argument is phrased in such a way that your position can be supported by a source you and your opponent both trust. Irregardless.
Note: Earlier I wrote "fist to cuffs." I looked it up and found several alternate spellings, including "fisticuffs," "fisticuff" and "fist-a-cuffs. Anyone?
Another note: This is a tricky week for Word Nymph. If, among the planes, trains, automobiles, weddings, funerals and business trips, an entry isn't posted promptly, please be patient. Today's is my 300th post. Surely there are one or two in here you haven't read yet.
This is more about pronunciation.
Where do YOU put the emphasis on substantive? I put it on the first syllable, but frequently hear it on the second.
I put the accent on the first syllable. I just looked it up and that's the way it should be. I wonder if people who put it on the second are confusing it with substantial.
Pronunciation, indeed… One of my favorite television commercials is for the University of Phoenix, esteemed institution of higher learning. In the commercial we are told that the University has the requisite "accredidation" (as pronounced) and that (for those who so aspire) they have available "doc-TOR-al" programs as well. One would hope that the person supplying the voice-over did not attend the U. of P.
Eric, this reminds me of a billboard ad I once saw placed by the Urban League, an organization that engages in education outreach. It said "Everyone is entitled to pursue their own dream," or something to that effect. I don't recall exactly, but I do recall the everyone/their error.
Check the spelling of "organization" in your reply.
I have a friend who says "supposably" instead of "supposedly." I t sounds terrible to me, but I just can't correct her. Then I looked it up, and it actually is a (rarely needed) word, but not a synonym for "supposedly." I still can't correct her, but I have cautioned my kids.
I have only heard of "fisticiffs." I think "fist to cuffs" would be an eggcorn!
I've been involved in heated debates (no fists or cuffs involved, thankfully) over "preventive" versus "preventative" (both acceptable) as well as "for all intents and purposes" (not "for all intensive purposes").
And I once chose to correct someone who said "I could care less" because I could care less…he couldn't.
Yes, we have covered those here, except preventive versus preventative. If I am not mistaken, I believe preventive is preferred. Keep standing up for what's right!
Thanks, Polly! It'll be one year at the end of the month. Surely there is nothing left to write about.


Soundbars Vs Surround Sound Systems: Is There A Difference?
Throughout 20 years of my professional profession, I've been working for varied audio gear manufacturers and even started building audio system on my own in my little workshop. I really like the work we do here at AudioReputation.
Along with home entertainment, TSF additionally specializes in home automation, multi room audio system, Hi-Fi audio system, mirror TVs and high end cables and connectors on your audio system.
Laser home theater projectors feature cutting-edge tech, which addresses most of the shortcomings that their affordably priced exhibit.
Kit comprises: SX-LX70SW Audio Multi-channel Receiver Subwoofer Very reflective black high gloss finish; you must look very close to see any indicators of use, almost pristine.1ch.
There are additionally many other manufacturers also which have good and reasonably priced home theaters. You can buy any of them with complete belief.1 home theater system.
Add the sensation of tactile sound and discover a totally new dimension in your home theater experience without the necessity to pump more power to your subwoofer!
The Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers is considered as one of the most in-demand bookshelf speakers today because of its amplitude and frequency.
Drink water. Adding lemon to your water will help soothe your vocal chords. For example, if you're a "morning individual," do your recording in the early morning.
A gap between them will allow air to movement around each piece of gear, and it can even permit heat to dissipate from your electronics. Have you ever dusted your electronics recently?
When you concentrate on it, there's not much to the walls in a typical American home: sheets of half-inch-thick drywall screwed or nailed to 2-by-4 studs.
You might be thinking "Well all this sounds nice, however there's no means my house has enough room for a home theater system like this." When dealing with different firms, that may certainly be true. But at Texas Info Media, retrofit providers are available.
The mannequin comes with a long life lamp that can last up to 50,000 hours and has a contrast ratio of 5000:1 making up for crisp clear pictures even in not so dark rooms.
With a USB microphone, you're extremely limited and there isn't much you are able to do to coloration your audio, other than doing it in post, and it's always better to make changes at the source if doable.
All it is advisable to do is stick them to the surface (3M adhesive is already applied) - their operate is unimpeded upon impact. For longer lengths, just attach a number of strips to one another.
We consider that everybody's property is as necessary as our own and deal with it in a way befitting these standards.
Notice how the audio system are completely set up for one seating location, the elusive "candy spot". Because most individuals aren't hermits watching movies in solitude, you will in all probability have a variety of seating places.
Unlike the other speakers, this one has a sealed enclosure. The R-110SW subwoofer continues the evocation of Led Zeppelin's "Tangerine" ("Tangerine, tangerine / Living reflection from a dream") with a 10-inch front-firing Cerametallic-coned woofer in another elegantly bevel-based enclosure.
• On/off switch is slightly hard to flip. • Peak sound is a bit uncomfortable to listen to.
Both excelled at dredging up fine details buried deep within the mix, and both did it in a musical and unfatiguing method.


"NO FRILLS" OFFICE SPACE (250 SF) IS A GREAT CHOICE A STORAGE AREA OR FOR SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A SPACIOUS UTILITARIAN WORK AREA. LOCATED 3 STEPS DOWN FROM LOWER LEVEL IN AN AREA OF THE BUILDING THAT IS PRIMARILY USED FOR STORAGE. USE OF COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ROOM IS AVAILABLE.


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13 whales washed up dead on the shores of Germany. What we found is horrifying
Matt Hershberger
IN THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF THIS YEAR, 13 sperm whales washed up on the shores of Northern Germany. It's believed that they mistakenly ended up in the North Sea, which is too shallow for sperm whales, and became disoriented. An autopsy eventually found that the cause of death was heart failure. That alone is enough of a tragedy, though a relatively innocent one. But what else they found during the autopsy was deeply disturbing.
The whales' stomachs were filled with plastic and other man-made garbage. They found the shards of a sharp plastic bucket in one whale's stomach. They found a 13-meter long fishing net. They found a 70 centimeter long plastic cover from a car engine.
While the whales were not killed by the plastic, it very easily could have killed them down the line. The plastic could have caused digestive problems, and could also have remained in their stomachs, making them think they were full, which would have eventually led to malnutrition.
The oceans are increasingly filling up with mankind's garbage. This detritus has led to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area of the ocean where garbage has accumulated in huge numbers. Researchers are now estimating that the amount of plastic in the oceans will outweigh the amount of marine life by 2050 if nothing changes.
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Recent studies applying molecular techniques have demonstrated the presence of a urinary microbiota not detected by standard microbiological techniques. These have been found in the urine of healthy individuals and in those suffering from clinical symptoms. The present article reviews the findings of these studies to date, describing the molecular techniques, and specifically outlining any differences in microbiomes in relation to urogynecological disease. Further, the role of commensal bacteria in the lower urinary tract is considered.
An extensive literature search was conducted to identify articles on the microbiome of the female urinary tract in health and disease. We searched the electronic meta-databases Ovid MEDLINE® 1946–2015 and Embase 1974–2015. The keywords "microbiome, microbiota, bacterial colonization, microbiology, commensal bacteria, and bacteriuria" were searched in combination with "lower urinary tract symptoms, urogenital symptoms, urinary tract infection, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence." A total of 426 papers were retrieved; 33 were included in this paper.
The microbiome of the female lower urinary tract shows variance between individuals and between age groups. There are significant differences between the microbiota in the lower urinary tract of individuals with urological symptoms and those without, relating to type and proportion of commensal Lactobacillus spp. There is only weak evidence to suggest that Lactobacillus might be applied as a therapeutic measure.
It is still unclear what role microbiota plays in female urinary tract health. The discovery of bacteria in the urine of healthy individuals may have implications for future therapies for lower urinary tract symptoms.
W. Umek has received research grants and a speaker honorarium from Pfizer, Astellas, and Innovacell. J. Schneeweiss and M. Koch declare that they have no conflicts of interest.


Negativity is a Blind Spot.
A CEO friend and client said to me…Brian; you talk a lot about negativity.
Yes I do! That's because negativity is so widespread and readily accepted as "normal." It's a blind spot that holds us back without us knowing it is holding us back.
Negativity is especially insidious and troublesome at work. It is a blind spot that managers miss because it is viewed as conventional, accepted and normal.
Based on this acceptance it's counter-intuitive and unnatural to look at negativity as a blind spot.
Think about how negativity colors hundreds of thousands of interactions at varying degree throughout each day.
Consider the educated and well-trained manager who has a troubled team member. The team member is off track and the manager is going to straighten him out. I'm just the guy to do it, he says.
The manager starts building his case. He's having the meeting before the meeting with himself. I've seen this before, he says.He's a problem. I'm not going to hold back this time. I'll put him in his place. He's rude, abrasive and inconsiderate. He disrupts teamwork and I'm going to disrupt him!
During the meeting with the team member, the manager unloads both barrels. The team member shut down crossed his arms and demands to have an HR witness present. He wanted also to talk with a senior manager or someone who is not enraged and totally against him. The team member feels he needs an arbitrator.
Where the manager initially had one problem on his hands, he has now escalated his one problem to two…. at least!
I encourage you to not just believe me blindly. Observe this happening at multiple levels for yourself. Be vigilant, watch the human condition and see this unfold with your eyes at work, in families, community events and children's sporting events.
An administrative judge once told me that retaliation claims have the highest percentage of being upheld and they also payout the most because those in the business of human relations believe that it is human nature to want to get back at people. In other words, it's human nature to view people in a negative light and use negativity to get back at people.
Friends, we can change this. It is time to shed light on this blind spot and bring more humanity to work and life!
Negativity is like water that surrounds a fish. It will find you without any effort on your part. If you want something else…say growth, productivity or achievement, it takes extra effort on your part to find it and make it part of your life.
Your task: Out energize the negative.
Remember, this takes daily effort not just the occasional view.


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For the perfect night in
Meatless Meat
In 2018, climate researchers published a study that showed that a vegan diet is by far the best way to reduce our impact on the earth. However, as public awareness of climate change has evolved, so have the ideas of what's best. Instead of going completely zero-waste or giving up meat altogether, we're now encouraged to make multiple smaller or gradual changes. So, if you want to participate in #MeatlessMonday without sacrificing the gustatory pleasures of meat, fear not! Whether you're craving a burger or bolognese, chances are there's a meatless match for you out there.
What's Your Beef?
The first company to garner headlines for meatless meat was California-based Beyond Meat. In 2014, videos of their Beyond Burger went viral after demonstrating how the plant-based patty mimics the juiciness of beef using beet juice. Soon after, Impossible Foods released their version with flecks of coconut oil and plant flour compounds to recreate the coveted marble of high-quality beef. And both not only approximate the texture and taste of meat, but also its nutritional profile. Beyond Burger patties contain 20 grams of protein per serving, slightly more than the average 100-gram beef patty. Both the Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods beef alternatives use more than 80 per cent less water, more than 90 per cent percent less land and produce around 90 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, making them easy choices for a guilt-free cookout.
Fried chicken is truly a borderless dish; Japanese people eat it for Christmas, Koreans upgrade theirs with indulgent sauces, and KFC is the most popular fast food chain in China. When Los Angeles-based Alpha Foods added plant-based chicken nuggets to their vegan roster of burritos, pizzas and pot pies, Green Common saw a perfect match for Asian palates and brought the products to Hong Kong. The nuggets are made from naturally flavoured non-GMO soy and wheat proteins, and presented in familiar kid-friendly shapes. Parents of picky eaters can rejoice — just four nuggets pack 20 per cent of the daily recommended dose of protein.
The Other White Meat
It's no secret that East Asians lead the world in pork consumption, choosing it from up to ten times as often as any other meat. Hong Kong-based environmental advocate David Yeung saw the opportunity to steer this market towards more sustainable food systems. In 2012 he founded Green Monday, an advocacy group for plant-based living that includes plant-based grocery Green Common and food technology company Right Treat. Right Treat's first product was OmniPork, which offers 86 per cent less saturated fat, 260 per cent more calcium and 127 per cent more iron than ground pork. Discerning eaters and chefs, including executive Chinese chef Jayson Tang Ka Ho of JW Marriott Hong Kong, have given it their stamp of approval.
The Case for Insects
If your appetites are more adventurous, look no further than entomophagy, or the practice of eating insects. For Hong Kong-based designer Katharina Unger, transforming perceptions around entomophagy may be the key to more connected and sustainable food systems After all, insects are already on most menus. 'Eighty per cent of the world actually eats them already in some fashion,' she told TEDxVienna, 'so it is the food of today and the food of the future.' After exploring insect farming in her product design studies, Unger founded LIVIN Farms to produce sleek insect farming technology for domestic and commercial use. Her Hive model can fit on a desk, and uses household food waste to raise enough mealworms for a 200-500 gram harvest each week. Insects, said Unger in a 2019 interview, 'can take waste materials and make high-quality protein and fertiliser' — a powerful panacea for the pollution of traditional agriculture. Described as having a pleasing nutty flavour and crispy texture, mealworms contain a similar amount of protein to beef while packing fibre, essential vitamins and minerals like potassium and vitamin A. Unger suggests putting them in a patty, adding them to fried rice or baking with insect-based flours.
Good news! Great Food Hall now boasts a wide selection of meatless future foods courtesy of plant-based food experts Green Common. Head to their VEGOOD fridge for Beyond Meat burgers and sausages, OmniPork, Alpha Nuggets and other meatless offerings. And if you're looking for something ready-to-eat, premium burger joint Triple O's, also located in Great, is now serving the Impossible Burger.


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Cycling Nutrition: White Vs. Sweet Potatoes
Which potato is best?
By Ben Hewitt
"Want fries with that?" Hell yeah, you do. In fact, the potato--whether it's gussied up into fries, humbly baked or mashed into creamy goodness--is a cyclist's buddy. It's full of carbs, vitamins and essential minerals like potassium and manganese, and recent studies show that potatoes play host to quercetin and kukoamines, which you've never heard of, but which have tremendous blood-pressure-lowering potential, and aren't commonly found in foods.
But there's something you may not know about your basic white spud: It ranks very high on the glycemic index, which is a measure of how fast a food is converted to sugar in your body. Foods that are high on the glycemic index provide quick energy hits (think sugar and other sweeteners), but can leave you running on empty as your blood sugar crashes.
That's why Kelli Jennings, a registered dietitian and endurance athlete from Crested Butte, Colorado, fancies sweet potatoes. "I don't want to make a villain out of white potatoes, but like most orange vegetables and fruits, sweets are high in beta-carotene, an important antioxidant that aids recovery. And because they're high in fiber, they won't spike your blood sugar like whites," she says. In fact, sweet potatoes hit the glycemic index at about 50, while some whites spike to the 90s, even higher than table sugar.
That's not to say white potatoes don't have their place. In fact, Jennings recommends them for on-bike noshing because they provide such an immediate energy hit. But for general face stuffing, Jennings says it's time to go orange. "For day-to-day eating, there's no question sweet potatoes have the advantage," she says. "They're actually one of the healthiest things you can eat."
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During Now & Next, a national community of WorldWE members and allies will come together to explore what's new and what's next in the movement to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation. With a four-part focus on direct service, legal advocacy, communications and story telling, and trauma stewardship, Now & Next will be both aspirational and practicing, homing in on actionable ways to make our movement and our membership more effective.
Presenters include Peter Qualliotine; Alisa Bernard, Director of Education and Partnership at the Organization for Prostitution Survivors; and Jeri Moomaw, Executive Director of Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative.


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Global Smart Speakers Markets Report 2021: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, Others - Market is Expected to Reach $17.85 Billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 26%
May 24, 2021 04:08 ET | Source: Research and Markets Research and Markets
Dublin, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Smart Speakers Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Major players in the smart speakers market are Amazon, Inc., Apple, Inc., Xiaomi, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Sonos. Inc., Harman International, Bose Corporation, Sony Corporation, Onkyo Corporation, and Panasonic Corporation.
The global smart speakers market is expected grow from $4.66 billion in 2020 to $6.98 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.8%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges.
The market is expected to reach $17.85 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 26%.
Apart from increasing consumer preference for smart speakers the major drawback that's concerning the market is the data privacy and security. These devices have access to the personal information stored in Gmail like contact details, bank details, login credentials which raise security issues. The devices of a smart home have access to sensitive data like videos, photos, personal information which can be accessed and operated from anywhere.
In 2019, a survey conducted in US states that smart speaker non-users are more concerned about data and privacy reasons like hacking risk (63%), smart speakers are always listening (55%) and monitoring by government (40%) when compared with 2017 which were 41%, 36% and 34% respectively. When compared with smart speaker users, they also agreed with the above data and privacy issues similarly. These issues may hinder the market growth if appropriate development in security concerns are not addressed.
In November 2019, Sonos a US-based leading sound experience brand which allows its customers to listen better by giving access to their favorite content by controlling as they wish announced the acquisition of Snips for $37.5 million.
The deal will benefit Sonos by improving the voice experience of Sonos with the addition of Intellectual Property of Snips and benefit Snips by taking its France technologies to international customers. Snips is a US-based private-by-design voice technology company which uses artificial intelligence integrated in connected devices.
With increasing consumer preference for technologically advanced products there is a rise in penetration of smartphones and smart devices. The enhanced personal use of smart devices points at integration of smart devices with devices such as smart lightbulbs, thermostats, and TVs.
The consumer interest in technologically advanced products has resulted in 205 million installed smart speakers in 2019 from 114 million units in 2018 and is expected to reach 325 million by 2020. In 2019, Amazon could integrate LIDAR technology into Amazon Echo through which it will be able to recognize hand gestures, type of food, and even the clothes being worn.
In India, in 2019 the total number of smartphones users are 502.2 million which increased from 2017 which was 468 million users and the smartphones market is expected to gain 859 million users by 2022. Regional manufacturers are being encouraged to produce innovative and advanced products with customer interest to accept and adopt emerging technology which is expected to drive the market.
Virtual assistant devices are powered by artificial intelligence which offer ultimate luxury to the owner. They keep on listening to the command, analyze the needs and performs the task when necessary. The Amazon Echo with smart assistant Alexa can be activated with voice command of one hot word "Alexa".
Siri, the Apple voice assistant provides hands-free activation with deep integration technology and high quality virtual surround sound and exhibits features like setting timer, managing calendar events and more. Google assistant activated with "Ok Google" provides instant access to all of the Google services and the data associated with the Google account.
In 2019, a survey states that Amazon Alexa/Echo dominates the US market with 70% market share followed by Google home with 25% and Apple HomePod with 5% which was largely because of the high sales of entry-level devices like Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot with reasonable price. The proliferation of virtual assistance is, in turn, driving the smart speaker market.
The countries covered in the market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
2. Smart Speakers Market Characteristics
3. Smart Speakers Market Trends And Strategies
4. Impact Of COVID-19 On Smart Speakers
5. Smart Speakers Market Size And Growth
5.1. Global Smart Speakers Historic Market, 2015-2020, $ Billion
5.2. Global Smart Speakers Forecast Market, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
6. Smart Speakers Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Smart Speakers Market, Segmentation By Intelligent Virtual Assistant, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
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6.2. Global Smart Speakers Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
6.3. Global Smart Speakers Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
6.4. Global Smart Speakers Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
7. Smart Speakers Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Smart Speakers Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Smart Speakers Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
Amazon Inc.
Sonos. Inc.
Harman International
ONKYO CORPORATION
Panasonic Corporation
Alphabet Inc. (Google Inc.)
Baidu Inc.
Plantronics Inc. (Altec Lansing/AL Infinity LLC)
SK Telecom
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Avnera Corporation
Fabriq
Invoxia
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/u65z0a
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Velvet Paw Creations: Rick St Dennis Domino Book Kit Now Available on the DominoART Blog!
Rick St Dennis Domino Book Kit Now Available on the DominoART Blog!
DominoART's brand new Challenges launched on Friday March 1st!
For the challenge launch there will be THREE WINNERS! Each will receive 3 digis of their choice from Rick's Etsy store! How absolutely awesome is that!
The Domino Book kit is NOW available for you to download on the DominoART Blog! Rick is providing the kit free for TWO DAYS ONLY, Wednesday March 6, 7am PST, until midnight March 7! The freebie is for your use only, please DO NOT share the images on your own blogs!
For your inspiration I'd like to share my "Love is Magic" domino book featuring both book cover images and the Valentine pages from the digi kit. See my project on DominoART for more info!
Gorgeous Leigh.... you have done a lovely job with digi images.... love the purple paint too.
Another wonderful domino book, Leigh!