Muffler Men (or Muffler Man) are large moulded fiberglass sculptures that are placed as advertising icons, roadside attractions or for decorative purposes, predominantly in the United States. Standing approximately 18–25 feet tall, the first figure was a Paul Bunyan character designed to hold an axe. Derivatives of that figure were widely used to hold full-sized car mufflers, tires, or other items promoting various roadside businesses.
International Fiberglass of Venice, California constructed most Muffler Men. While the fiberglass figures are no longer manufactured, many still exist throughout the US with a few in Canada. At least four remain on U.S. Route 66, including Chicken Boy and Gemini Giant.
A Large redevelopment Planned for North Druid Hills Road.
This is not the first time the 11.5 acre parcel has been targeted for redevelopment.
As recently as 2014, John Weiland Homes planned to redevelop 59-70 townhomes on the property, but eventually abandoned its plans. Ashton Woods, another residential developer, sought to build 43 townhouses and 104 condo units in 2004, but also abandoned their plans. In both cases, the developers were put off by the cost of removing 12,000 cubic yards of dirt and slag, and then putting it all back (minus the slag). The slag, or "stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore" was dumped there by the E.V. Camp Steel Works, a steel foundry that operated close to the nearby railroad tracks until the 1950s.
a large redevelopment on North Druid Hills Road. The company wants to build 78 townhomes in place of the Grand Slam Golf & Baseball (aka Hidden Valley Driving Range) facility at 3352 North Druid Hills Road. The development would be called "Provence Park." To begin this process, OHC is requesting that DeKalb county rezone the parcel from C-2 & M (Industrial) to RSM (Small Lot Residential).
Bike/ped access across E. Trinity Place has been restored!
As of today (7.21.16), bike/ped travelers from S. Candler Street (northbound) and the PATH trail (eastbound) can now safely cross E. Trinity Place. Likewise, bike/ped travelers coming from Barry Street-N. Candler Street – E. Howard Ave. can now safely cross E. Trinity near the Magnolia tree at E. Howard and E. Trinity Place.
As many of you know, major storm drainage work is currently taking place on E. Trinity. As the project continues, the location of the bike/ped crossing on E. Trinity WILL shift. Changes will also come about due to the upcoming Candler Street Railroad Crossing Overhaul. Ultimately, the E. Trinity Place crossing will be in a different location. (Some may notice that the current location of the sidewalk ramp is close to a fire hydrant; this is temporary). For the same reasons, as the school year begins on August 1st, plans are underway to re-rout students away from this area.
The original Boogaloos boutique on West Ponce de Leon Avenue in Decatur is currently having a "Store Moving Blow-Out Sale." The store, which opened in Decatur in 2001, subsequently expanded to TOWN Brookhaven (2009) and Ponce City Market (2016). A store employee confirmed that the Decatur store will not be reopening in Decatur and is instead "moving to Ponce City Market."
Wouldn't it be great to have one of these in Decatur?
The City of Decatur was selected as a finalist in the Play Everywhere Challenge, a $1 million national competition that will award outside-the-box ideas to make play easy, available, and fun for kids and families in cities across the U.S. The Challenge is hosted by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all children, particularly those growing up in poverty in America.
The City of Decatur created an innovative plan for a Pedal to School Bike Bus and a renewal of the bus stop on Trinity Place into a play space. The project was selected as a finalist out of a pool of more than 1,000 applications nationwide. Winners will be announced in early fall, 2016.
The Challenge, developed in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Target, Playworld, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts, attracted an outpouring of creative ideas to spark kids' imaginations and get their bodies moving. Decatur's idea came from a passion for getting kids more involved in Safe Routes to School.
"The Pedal to School Bike Bus is currently being used in Holland and is a great way for children to travel to school while getting exercise along the way. Riding a bike brings joy and good health, and the bike bus is particularly whimsical," said Danielle Suchdev, member of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee. "The bus will enable 11 children to bike themselves to school, departing from the Decatur Housing Authority.
Kids need play to grow up healthy, resilient and ready for life. Research shows play is vital to healthy brain development and is pivotal to how kids learn problem-solving, conflict resolution and creativity–in other words, the skills they need to succeed as adults. Yet today, too many kids, especially those growing up in poverty, are missing out on play because of families' time pressures, the lure of screens, and a lack of safe places to go. Meanwhile, evidence shows missing out on the chance to play puts kids at risk for challenges ranging from obesity to anxiety to trouble adjusting in school.
An exciting new festival is coming to Decatur! Could you live in 500 square feet or less? For tiny house enthusiasts, the answer is a not-so-small, "YES!" If you're intrigued by the concept of tiny houses and small space living and want to learn more, join Tiny House Atlanta for the first-ever Decatur Tiny House Festival, Saturday July 30 and 31 in downtown Decatur. Approximately10 tiny houses will be available to tour, and experts on topics such as sustainability, minimalism, urban planning, zoning, and downsizing will be on hand to answer your questions.
Tiny houses will be on-site and open for tours.
Vendors will be on hand explaining and promoting sustainable practices in the tiny house movement.
Speaker Symposium will offer opportunities to learn from experts in different areas of the industry.
Tickets can be purchased here. A limited number of tickets will be available each day.
A portion of the event proceeds will go to the Decatur Housing Initiatives Corporation –a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity overseen by the Decatur Housing Authority to enable the development of affordable housing, provide supportive services for low income families and children, and enhance opportunities for greater diversity in Decatur.
Construction to refurbish the two lawn areas to the east of the Community Bandstand in downtown Decatur will begin Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The amount of pedestrian foot traffic across the lawn compacts the roots of the grass and keeps it from growing.
The City of Decatur has hired Plants, a local company, to install a new pervious system that allows the grass to grow through it while at the same time reducing the stress on the roots.
The construction area will be fenced off during the two week installation project and the two grassed areas will be fenced through the end of August to allow the new sod to get established. The project also includes additional landscaping designed to encourage pedestrians to stick to the sidewalks and use the lawn for passive recreation rather than using it as a shortcut.
NEW YORK, July 4 (UPI) -- AMC says Season 3 of Halt and Catch Fire will debut Aug. 23 with back-to-back episodes.
Starring Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishe, Scoot McNairy, Lee Pace, Toby Huss, Annabeth Gish and Manish Dayal, the show "captures the rise of the PC era in the 1980s, focused on four main characters attempting to innovate against the changing backdrop of technology," a synopsis said.
"Following last season's critical reception, we believe that Season 3 is poised to take our show to the next level. While a strong, evolving technology narrative will continue to drive these next 10 episodes, the real story remains the emotional and psychological journeys of Joe, Cameron, Gordon, Donna, and Bosworth," showrunners and executive producers Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers said in a joint statement.
"If Season 1 was a tale of the corporate boardroom and Season 2 chronicled a start-up, Season 3 is about the perils of a promising young company striving to join the ranks of the winners whose names still define the competitive landscape of Silicon Valley. Whereas Mutiny was once a rag-tag group of young coders full of limitless potential, the company now finds itself squarely in its adolescence, striving for corporate adulthood in a strange land where its future is far from guaranteed."


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"Peter the Great" and "Dmitry Donskoy" transferred to the Baltic
According to "Izvestiya", in the summer of 2017 it is planned the transition from the Northern to the baltic fleet heavy missile cruiser pyotr veliky and nuclear submarine of project 941-type "Typhoon" — tk-208 "Dmitry donskoy". The campaign is timed to the international maritime salon (imds-2017) and celebrate the day of the navy. At this time, "Home base" for them will be the naval base of kronshtadt. This transition must be approved by the president of russia. The corresponding decree will be signed after verification of its value.
Currently under the training of the crew for the trip to the kronstadt. International maritime defense show scheduled to be held in saint-petersburg on the territory of the complex "Lenexpo" and "Naval station" from 28 june to 2 july. Event organizers believe that the presence of the largest ships of the Russian navy in both events seriously raise their status. Total displacement of tc-208 is almost 50 tons length 173 m, width 23 m.
This allows to turn on his deck trucks "Kamaz". Previously, the submarine was armed with 20 of the most powerful ballistic missiles rsm-52 (destroyed under the Russian-american start treaty). They were carrying 10 nuclear warheads of individual guidance. "Dmitry donskoy" project 941 ship, part of the navy. Tk-208 solves the problems of testing new types of naval weapons and equipment.
For example, his side carried out the first launches of the latest maritime ballistic missile "Bulava". Due to the fact that the ship is not borne by a permanent combat duty in the strategic nuclear forces, it can carry out representative functions. For submarine inter-fleet transfer will be the first release since 1995. Due to its size and the shallow depth of the baltic sea "Dmitry donskoy" will take place in kronstadt on the surface. At the time, Russia unilaterally recognized the baltic sea as a nuclear free zone.
Therefore, the passage through the baltic nuclear cruisers must be coordinated with all countries of the region. As far as i know, this issue has been resolved. – said the chairman of the club of submariners, the adviser of the governor of st. Petersburg captain 1st rank igor kurdin.
The U.S. military refuse to publish data on contacts with Russia on Syria
According to information TASS, Colonel, U.S. air force John Dorrian representing the headquarters of the operation Inherent Resolve ("resoluteness"), announced the termination of public discussion from the US contacts with Russia ...
Of the Polish air force is purchasing a Boeing Business Jet 2 for VIP-transport
According to the blog bmpd, 31 March 2017, a contract was signed with the American Corporation Boeing on the purchase of the Polish air force of three administrative aircraft Boeing Business Jet 2 (BBJ2). They are made in VVIP con...
Propaganda in Ukrainian: the Infamous video of the training of paratroopers APU
General staff of the Armed forces of Ukraine have decided to publish a "promotional" video about the "wonderful" life of Ukrainian soldiers-new recruits in training center of the so-called airmobile forces. The movie was originall...

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The Secrets of 'Cooking With Love'
What's the secret of the book "Cooking with Love?" We turned to four leading food writers and chefs, to share their memories of the book and how it shaped their cooking and even their worldview.
By Team Asif | December 26, 2021
"I have this book at home!" exclaims nearly every visitor to the Asif Library when they come across "Cooking With Love" by Ruth Sirkis. It's no surprise. The book, which was published in 1975, is the most successful Israeli cookbook of all time with close to a million copies sold.
We wanted to know: What's the secret of this cookbook? Why, after nearly half a century, when tastes and Isreali pantries have changed so much, has the book endured? We turned to four leading culinary experts, cookbook author Gil Hovav, TV and radio host Efrat Enzel, Palestinian culinary columnist Muzna Bishara, and chef Ayelet Latovitch, to share their memories of the book and how it shaped their cooking and even their worldview.
Watch: A special conversation at Asif between Efrat Enzel and Ayelet Latovitch as they discuss "Cooking With Love."
A Culinary Revolution on the Page, by Gil Hovav
Gil Hovav is a cookbook writer and TV host. He speaks around the world on food, the Hebrew language, and books.
The importance of "Cooking With Love" is primarily, but not exclusively, historical. Ruth Sirkis's first cookbook, which is to be the first in a long series of books by her, sparked a revolution — it was the first modern cookbook published in Israel. Some cookbooks preceded it, of course, and some of them were ok, but they were cryptic, less detailed, usually slender, and usually old fashioned. Sirkis is a cook — a cook, I emphasize — not a TV chef, not a media star, not a rock star. She is a serious, hardworking, thorough cook with a great love of the kitchen — these are characteristics I greatly admire. After we fell for the magic of star chefs, I realized chefs were not supposed to be that way: it does not do them, nor the public, any good.
"Cooking With Love" was published in 1975 after Sirkis returned from spending several years in the U.S. with her husband, and she wrote her cookbook in that style — the American style. She wrote a mainstream book, in the most positive sense of the word; and yet, when the book first came out, it was like a UFO had landed at the Israeli airport. I think I was 11 years old when I got it, and it paved my way into the kitchen. I remember myself making the Mediterranean chicken dish over and over again, which may not be something to brag about these days — it calls for supermarket tomato paste and spices — but everybody kept saying: "It's just like in a restaurant!" It was a success, and I was so proud.
Sirkis is an excellent writer, a gifted publisher, and a woman who has travelled and researched tirelessly. But, deep down she is a home cook with common sense and two feet on the ground. When she writes a recipe, she takes into account the dishes that will need washing, calculates how many people it will feed, and makes sure there are carbohydrates and proteins on the table. This is the right way to think about food when addressing home cooks, instead of pretentious plating or an insistence on molecular cooking techniques and other recent culinary embarrassments.
To put it plainly: In 1970s Israel, the idea that someone would clearly and methodically explain a recipe was unheard of. Recipes were being published, but only well-seasoned cooks could interpret them; it was a secret code. I was not a cook at the time, and suddenly I could make dishes that had never appeared on our family table before. We ate well at home, but the possibility of making new, unfamiliar dishes was exciting to me, and to many other Israelis. For the first time, recipes were presented in an alluring and precise way, which was both intelligent and not condescending to the cook. The importance of this book cannot be overstated: From it, Israelis suddenly discovered it was possible to cook dishes beyond the family repertoire — and succeed.
The First Blogger of Israel, by Efrat Enzel
Efrat Enzel is a content culinart expert, curator, and entrepreneur.
My mother is standing in the kitchen, mixing soft white cheese with onion soup powder. In a separate bowl, she combines cheese and butter with loads of paprika. She stacks a pile of crackers on the side, and it's ready for serving. It's the 1980s and we are witnessing a change in style.
The book that would transform Israeli hosting came out in March 1975, the month of my birth. But Israelis had no idea the impact the book would have.
We only knew that it was the first Israeli cookbook that didn't settle for illustrations, but contained real photographs of food, and didn't stop at recipes and instructions, but accompanied the beginner cook and introduced him (or her, as the cookbook addressed a female audience) to the art of hosting, step by step. This book did not assume we were all perfect hosts who only came searching for a dish to two to spice up our repertoire; it taught us we had the right to indulge.
Dozens of sociological articles have been written about this book, analyzing its success, trying to decipher the secret that made it the bestselling Israeli cookbook of all time. But I believe none of these articles were written in the last decade, and something happened in that time that can help explain the success of "Cooking With Love" — the rise of social networks and the blogosphere.
If we look at culinary blogs today, we see the most popular of them reveal truths about the lives of their writers. They do not hesitate to expose embarrassing moments, documenting the learning process the writer/cook went through: the trials, errors, and hesitations on the path to the perfect recipe. In one word, they show authenticity.
In her introduction, Sirkis tells her readers how she and her husband Rafi moved to Boston on a diplomatic mission, where she had no choice but to become the perfect host overnight, a woman of the world, one who knows how to set a striking buffet or serve a splendid meal with effortless elegance. She had to look around her and learn as she went. It showed her what the beginner cook needed to know to gain the confidence to host and do more than satisfy his or her guests' hunger.
She was familiar with the different challenges of planning a meal, buying groceries, cooking, storing, and reheating, and she knew how important it was to welcome the guests happy and refreshed. She knew exactly what to write, and how didactic and detailed it should be, so that each and every cook will find the answers they are looking for.
In other words, Sirkis chose authenticity. And in slightly more daring words, I believe she was the first blogger of Israel. Only Sirkis worked in print, many years before we could even dream about the invention of the internet.
She is the most authentic and straightforward Israeli culinary writer of all time, who has paved the road for the next generation of writers. "Cooking With Love" is as modest and unpretentious a cookbook can be. It has answers for everyone and it makes everyone feel it is absolutely fine to indulge — and it is also absolutely fine if you don't know how — because this book was written just for you.
The Gang, by Ayelet Latovitch
Ayelet Latovitch is a chef, cookbook author, and Asif's culinary manager.
In the 1970s, once every few weeks my parents joined a group of friends they called "the gang" for a roving house party. They drank a little and ate a lot, but mostly they danced and were happy together.
Once — I was probably about six-years-old — a party was held at our place, leaving behind small pizzas. I wasn't interested in food, but relished their flavors: the deep sweetness of tomato sauce, seasoned with dry herbs; the crunchy bread and the layer of spicy cheese melted on top.
Some time must have passed, and I must have grown up a little, because in my next memory of the gatherings, I am already taking part in preparations. I'm standing next to the bread drawer, using a glass to cut circles of soft white bread, and begging my mother to save me some pizzas this time, too. I think my parents even allowed me to stay at the party for a while, because I can still picture a punch bowl on a table in the corner of the living room, and my parents's friends Itzik, Efi, Yehudit and Kobi — all of them cheerful. But there were no pizzas waiting for me the next day.
Only when I grew up did I manage to connect these pizzas, an onion pie served when my father invited colleagues over for Shabbat dinner, and an Italy-themed class party, to Ruth Sirkis's "Cooking With Love." Years went by before I realized the nut-covered cheese balls my mother insisted on preparing every Shavuot — even though no member of the extended family ever ate them — were a symbol of transition from the traditional Persian cuisine of her mother to modern food, and modern hosting, the kind that opens a window to new worlds. The book is still there, on the kitchen shelf. And yes, every Shavuot my mother still brings along the nut-coated cheese balls and sliced apples, as well as ash reshteh mastin (a traditional Persian dish of noodles, red beans, loads of fried onions and cheese, and a lot of minced mint leaves). My palate remembers the taste of these pizzas and the butter-rich onion pie. I bring them along whenever I feel the urge to create new flavors: they taught me the physical sensation of deliciousness.
Swans on the Shelf, by Muzna Bishara
Muzna Bishara is part of the Asif's content team and the author of the column "My Palestinian Kitchen: Stories of Family & History."
The last thing you would expect to find in an Arab kitchen in the 1980s was a cookbook. The common thinking was that a woman didn't need a book to teach her how to prepare food for her family. She needed a grandmother, a mother and aunts; through them and their communal cooking, cooking tradition was passed on naturally, and absorbed into each cell of the body from early childhood.
In my mother's rather traditional kitchen, things were not very different, expect for one small thing: on one of the kitchen's shelves rested Ruth Sirkis's cookbook, "Cooking With Love."
In our house, this book was both a cookbook and a children's book. My sisters and I spent hours turning its pages, fantasizing about feasts "like those in the movies:" long tables set with golden tableware and dishes served in succession, a concept which was very different and distant from the communal, crowded meals to which we were accustomed. The recipes which stuck in my mind the most were the shaped sandwiches, the cheese ball rolled in nuts, and the festive chicken jelly.
The accompanying illustrations and images intrigued us, but to our disappointment, we had to settle for fatayer and sambusak instead. My sisters and I developed a habit of looking for recipes and running to ask our mother if she could make them. We asked her over and over to make the irresistible-looking profiteroles in the shape of swans. It took our mother a long time to say yes, and our swans may have had crooked necks, too-large heads and squashed bodies, but I still remember them as one of the most delicious bites I've had.
From the book's selection of dishes, some of which were very foreign to our palate, my mother adopted two recipes. The first was a rich cheesecake, which she makes to this day, with slight alterations like substituting margarine with butter and soft white cheese with cream cheese. The second recipe is a Hungarian goulash, which she passed on to all the women of the family in an Arabized version, adding beans, cardamon, allspice and root vegetables. It soon became part of my grandmother's repertoire.
Even today, with a respectable amount of kitchen experience and a shelf full of international cookbooks, I still return to "Cooking With Love" from time to time, and prepare updated versions of its recipes. I even made the swans recently, and they turned out delicious; just like I remembered.
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Why Donald Trump Leads GOP Presidential Polls for 2012
It's not just that weird birther thing. Matt Latimer examines why The Donald, in his unlikely bid for the GOP presidential nomination, touches a chord with the electorate.
Matt Latimer
Updated Jul. 13, 2017 2:45PM ET / Published Apr. 13, 2011 6:59PM ET
So far the greatest irony of the 2012 election is that the man so often accused of lacking authenticity is the most real person on the national stage, writes Matt Latimer. (AP Photo),Alex Brandon
It's not just that weird birther thing. Matt Latimer examines why The Donald, in his unlikely bid for the GOP presidential nomination, touches a chord with the electorate. Plus, got a question for Trump? The Daily Beast will ask him one question—submit yours.
My first clue that Donald Trump was serious about this president business was when he fired Dionne Warwick. No one escapes accountability in Trump's America, not even a 70-year-old music icon who casually informed actress Marlee Matlin that deaf people are "sad." As one reviewer of this season's Celebrity Apprentice put it, " Who would have thought Dionne Warwick would be the ignorant bigot on this show?" But I digress.
Donald Trump, the reality-TV star, wants the country to know he is a serious candidate for the GOP nomination. And his dramatic rise in the polls over well-known establishment retreads like Mitt Romney (who ranked fourth!) has given him a credibility that no one, except Trump, probably expected. In Washington there is no funnier sight than bewildered political consultants trying to make sense of something they didn't foresee. And of course not one of them, even for a moment, is considering the possibility that Trump's rise (like Sarah Palin's and Ron Paul's) is really a reaction against them.
Full disclosure: I love Donald Trump. For me, he ranks second only to William Shatner in terms of pure television joy. I love his over-the-top pronouncements about sponsors (Snapple is the greatest drink in the world), his friends (Meat Loaf is probably one of the best singers in America), and himself (I have the most-watched television show in America, my bestselling books are extraordinarily popular, I went to the best business school in the country). I love the irony-free sobriety he brings to every episode of Apprentice as he moderates ridiculously petty celebrity disputes, then fires the person who helps ratings least, then pats himself on the back for his good judgment. I love how he brazenly insults celebrities he recruited for his show on their plastic surgeries. I love how he makes corporate suits on Apprentice introduce themselves, the clear implication being that he can't be bothered to remember their names or products. I love his resistance to the "barbaric" custom of handshakes. None of this means he should be president, but frankly the cupboard of exciting presidential candidates is Arizona-desert-bare.
What accounts for Trump's (likely temporary) spot on top of the polls? It is not, contrary to conventional wisdom, his loony indulgence of the Obama "birther" movement. No one really takes that seriously, probably not even him. I suspect something larger is at work.
Americans long for a straight-talking businessman who can save the country from the political class that fouled everything up.
As they did with Lee Iacocca in the '80s and then with H. Ross Perot—who might well have become president in 1992 if he hadn't appeared to be a lunatic—Americans long for a straight-talking businessman who can save the country from the political class that fouled everything up. The recent budget battle is only the latest sign of the cluelessness of Washington culture. Only in the nation's capital could a group of people bicker for weeks over reducing the federal budget by either 1 percent or 2 percent, agree to do nothing about entitlement programs that will soon bankrupt us, and then get hailed by each other and by much of the media—from MSNBC to Fox—as courageous budget cutters. Trump appears to offer something more than yawn-inducing grandstanding to a fed-up populace.
He drew wild reviews for his debut speech at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference from a savvy, if eccentric, batch of political junkies who'd become accustomed to a procession of wax-museum dummies as potential nominees. Washington is full of Mitt Rombots now: the calculated passion, the dreary buzzwords, the obligatory homage to Ronald Reagan, the by-the-numbers attacks on Obama and liberals. Trump did something else at CPAC—he told people what he thought, apparently without making any use of a pollster. Even as he was booed, he merrily informed fanatic Ron Paul supporters who have turned CPAC into their personal fiefdom that their beloved candidate can't win. And jeepers, he didn't mention Reagan once!
Why is Trump considering a bid for the White House? Because, he told his audience, "the United States has become a whipping post for the rest of the world ... I deal with people from China. I deal with people from Mexico. They cannot believe what they're getting away with." He calls out nations, including close American allies, by name for ripping America off. "Countries like China, like India, South Korea, Mexico, and the OPEC nations view our country as weak and ineffective, and have repeatedly taken advantage of them to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars a year." He says the United States is "rebuilding China" because American consumers are buying its products at an artificially low price, making it "almost impossible for [U.S.] companies to compete." The mogul has the gall to demand that our rich allies—who have benefited for decades from our security guarantees and spend a scant percentage of their own GDP on their defense needs—actually chip in for the security our military provides. On South Korea, one of the richest nations in the world, he notes, "We go over there, we protect them, we protect them with our ships. Did anyone pay us for this? No!"
To oil-rich Arab potentates, Trump sends a message that Obama would never utter, and in a tone that Obama can apparently never manage. (Even the nuance-loving president's condemnation of Muammar Gaddafi was delivered with Obama's customary slightly-above-room-temperature cadence.) Nuance is not a problem for Trump. "OPEC will cut the price of oil, and if they don't they've got problems," he says. "We are protecting Saudi Arabia free of charge. The Arab League asked us to go into Libya and we go in and we don't say, 'Are you going to pay for it?' "
None of this is diplomatic, much of it is likely impractical, but there is not a single thing in the above pronouncements that most Republicans, and many Americans, wouldn't agree with. And Trump makes his case with rare relish. On the campaign trail, he would blithely make a gaffe a day and not give a damn. In the last few weeks, he's insulted Palin supporters by discounting her chances and told a well-regarded New York Times columnist that she was, basically, a talentless hack with " the face of a dog." Just wait till Ivana and Marla start talking.
As Trump put it at CPAC, he has a good life. He doesn't need any of this. This is why his springtime flirtation will likely come to nothing. Perhaps his greatest service will simply be to teach a thing or two to some of the other candidates seeking the White House (and maybe even its current inhabitant). So far the greatest irony of the 2012 election is that the man so often accused of lacking authenticity is the realest person on the national stage.
Matt Latimer is the author of the New York Times bestseller, SPEECH-LESS: Tales of a White House Survivor. He was deputy director of speechwriting for George W. Bush and chief speechwriter for Donald Rumsfeld.


When I was 14, I was shipped off (ok, not really, I flew..and really wanted to go myself) to an international school in Thailand. There, I first learned about, and got hooked on, the idea of 'saving the world'. Through different activities and events, I was always fighting for something – for the environment, for orphans, for human rights, for incurable diseases, for equality, to name just a few. Voluntary work and cooperation with charity and non-profit organisations became a lifestyle.
'Saving the world' seemed like a great cause when I was a teenager, but today I actually think the world, with all its challenges, is a pretty great place in general. There are just things here and there that could be improved and helped.. 🙂 So today I'm more about 'making a difference'. I would like for my life [warning: cliche coming up] to have a positive impact on the world. I like to think that I can change someone else's life for the better. I want to contribute something to the world that's more than just the waste I leave behind from simply existing.
Working now in my cozy job at a successful, fast-growing IT startup, I might sound hypocritical talking about this. Don't write me off so quickly 😉 Admittedly, I veered off this course temporarily in University when other hobbies took priority.. but I'd been infected, and so after graduation I went straight back into it. I spent one full year doing community-related work, including some time during my summer holidays volunteering in Nepal. When I eventually moved back to Estonia, I found the Let's do it! World Cleanup network and for the past 2 years have been working on saving the environment.
…and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." – YES!
Sometimes systematic education is necessary to get the message across and really make a difference. Other times, just an encouraging smile is enough to change someone's life. There are also times when we do need to provide the man not only with an encouraging talk about fishing, but also the fishing rods themselves.
All of this takes resources, though – people, money, time..
There are not enough hours in a day anyway, but in my experience, time seems to be especially short when working on changing the world. We should not let that stop us, though. To begin with, we don't need to do everything ourselves and everything at once. One small thing a day is already a great start – little things do make big things happen.
To magnify this effect on the world, we started giving discounts to non-profit organisations using Toggl when I joined as well. I believe that with our help, these organisations that are doing some amazing things in the world, can save time on time tracking, can effortlessly see and account for (sponsors often ask for this information as well) all the hard work they do, and of course, with the actual monetary benefits, have more resources to spend on what's most important – on making a positive difference in the world.


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Mirpur,Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education AJK has announced BISE AJK intermediate class supply exams 2018 result. Total 11414 students attended the exams and 3216 students were declared successful with average of 28.18. The candidates can visit this site to get the latest updates regarding their BISE AJK HSSC class supply exams 2018 result. They can also send their roll numbers through SMS on 5050 on all mobile phone networks except Warid and they will get the latest updates of their result.
The result cards of the private candidates are sent on their home addresses and the result cards of the regular students will be provided through their educational institutes. The failed candidates of AJK Board will send their application forms with payment of normal fee from 15-1-2018 to 13-2-2018 to appear in AJK Board HSSC class annual exams 2018. The candidates can also send their application forms with double fee from 14-2-2018 to 23-2-2018. The aspirants will send their admission forms with triple fee from 24-2-2018 to 07-3-2018 and attach the original challan receipt with hard copy of admission form and send it to the AJK Board by hand or through post.
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I have applied for inter supply exams 2017 but my admission was rejected back due to not attending annual 2017 exams.i have not get return back my admission fees,i have bank challan still.can i get back my fees or i can use it for Annuel admissions 2018.


This is what I like about this site. You've got some experienced people here who have done the work with blogs, writing for article sites and with social media blogging. These topics can be difficult for the newbie to grasp.
I think that there are many newbies on this site who may feel sort of lost as to what they are suppose to be doing on sites like this. I know it's easy to many of you with lots of experience; but what about new people who come and their frame of reference is writing for, only, article and content sites. There is a difference.
Some people can really explain the nuances between the two.
I didn't realize the intricacies of how people are working social media into their campaigns to engage discussion across many platforms. And I imagine some come to the site, without a solid connection on other social media platforms and wonder if there is a place for them. I can only speak of my experience or lack thereof. When you are a newbie on the block it can feel sort of intimidating to jump into discussions with people who appear to have a lot in common. There needs to be more ebooks and courses on these type of issues.
After all, this is a developing field. And even for those who manage the site, I'm sure they want to know how to address these issues so that they don't lose people who are coming from the search engines.
If you're new to the site and the concept of interacting with others, go over and read from those who have responded thus far. And if you can help a newbie out, comment and give your input. And if you're newbie, ask questions. I think that you can get many of your questions answered. Thus far, the people commenting(and I hope more) are interacting with each other.
I'm off to find an image for this post. I just had to get this up while my neurons were fired up.
Well, obviously, I found an image. it's fire. I just noticed that it had a heart in it. How fitting for this post. I really enjoy finding images to go with posts. Morguefile didn't disappoint this time.
Do you like blogs? Do you prefer social blogging? Do you prefer article writing? Other feelings about writing?
That is a great image for your post. Good tips for newbies.
The newbies will get used to this kind of site.
It is intimidating to be the new kid on the block when all around you seem to have their acts together. What I've so often found to be true, though, is if you can find the courage to ask for assistance and advice from those more experienced, you're likely to find people more than willing to lend a hand. Between that and reading all you can on the various topics, you'll be up to speed in a fair amount of time.
I will try to get a post up on the difference between blogging and social blogging soon. I'm putting the finishing touches on something completely different right now.
Thanks BarbRad I think you're on to something with this.
Feisty56 I agree; it's like life. You're the newbie so be patient and ask. Sometimes you just want to get started. And if you're the shy type you'll either jump right in or sit to long on the sidelines. That all said, I learned that it is better to sit, observe, get to know people, read and ask questions. Thanks for commenting. Now I'm just learning that the site is not split up yet; see, I thought it was so didn't know to ask. I'm learning more already.
Yeah I think so, especially, once you get the hang of where you best fit in as far as the type of posts: blogging or informational. Thanks for commenting.
Thank you. At first I was going for fire. After making changes in size, I noticed the heart. I'd love to have a tee shirt like this; but of course, you can't use these images for commercialism.
Hopefully newbies, including myself will get used to this kind of site. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. I agree, there are certainly a number of experienced writers here already.
I will be interested in reading that. I have no idea about it.


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Debate Over Value of Renewables Brings in Heavy Hitters
A recent article in The Economist describes a blog post by Charles Frank of the Brookings Institute in which he questions the methods that have been used to compare renewable energy sources with more traditional sources like coal, gas and nuclear.
Drawing on the work of Paul Joskow of MIT, Frank claims that the generally accepted levelized cost models, which essentially divide the total lifetime system cost by the total amount of electricity produced, do not adequately discount the value of renewables sources like solar and wind based on their intermittent nature. Joskow's reasoning is that since these intermittent sources vary their output at different times of the day and the year, that should be reflected in their value, since the demand for, and the price of electricity also varies throughout the day, at least in the commercial market.
So, given that wind, for example, produces electricity mostly at night, when the power is less valuable, that should be reflected in the value of a wind investment. Solar, on the other hand produces mostly at mid-day, when the power is most valuable, so it may be getting short-changed by the levelized cost approach.
Frank started with Joskow's premise, then went on to perform a detailed analysis of various energy sources, based on avoided emissions and avoided costs, which revealed, he says, that contrary to popular belief, solar and wind are the least cost-effective way of producing low carbon electricity, followed by hydro, nuclear, and finally at the top of the list is combined cycle gas turbine power. Written from the perspective of building new electric generation capacity, Frank concludes, "Assuming that reductions in carbon dioxide emissions are valued at $50 per metric ton and the price of natural gas is not much greater than $16 per million Btu, the net benefits of new nuclear, hydro, and natural gas combined cycle plants far outweigh the net benefits of new wind or solar plants."
The problem with an analysis like this is, given the rapidity with which renewable energy costs are dropping, trying to compare them with traditional sources is akin to trying to catch a falling knife. Frank's data was obsolete by the time the ink dried on the page.
In addition, the analysis is highly sensitive to the eventual market price for carbon, which could swing the results dramatically. Also not considered is the impact of energy storage which could easily neutralize the liabilities that form the basis for Frank's thesis.
But Amory Lovins, of the Rocky Mountain Institute, has already demonstrated that the perceived need for storage has been overstated. Smart grid and smart grid operators will be able to dynamically reconcile supply with demand far more effectively than originally thought, through what Lovins calls choreography. Yes, wind and sun are intermittent, but they are also fairly predictable. The tools available for and acceptance of demand management (can you wait a few seconds for a spike to pass before your air conditioner kicks in?) are also gaining in importance.
Given the broad coverage this story received, Lovins felt the need to weigh in here with a written rebuttal to correct what he felt were significant errors that led to erroneous conclusions.
Lovins points out that correcting nine of Frank's incorrect assumptions reverses the conclusion to fall in line with the order that the marketplace has consistently chosen as the best investment for the money: hydro, wind, solar, gas, and nuclear. Says Lovins, Frank assumed the both wind and solar were twice as costly and half as productive as they actually are today. He also assumed gas productivity to be twice what it is and ignored the impacts of both methane leakage (a very serious greenhouse gas contributor) and price volatility. Indeed the climate impact of methane leakage (not to mention the environmental impacts of fracking) is severe enough to have caused some experts to question the value of switching away from coal.
Rounding out the list, are out of date assumptions regarding the construction cost (low by half) and operating cost (low by 80%) of nuclear plants. Frank's assertion leaned heavily on the premise that a good deal of new generating capacity is needed (which it isn't), and he did so without taking energy efficiency opportunities into account. While Frank has brought a fresh analytical slant to this important problem, when applied with the most recent data it produces the same conclusion as the prevailing approach. In other words, although the variation of the value of electricity produced at different times had not been taken into account by prior analyses, the impact of doing so was not sufficient to change the overall conclusion.
Article by RP Siegel of Justmeans, appearing courtesy 3BL Media.
Palo Alto Municipal Utility: Going Big on Solar
The city of Palo Alto (CA) has set a goal of 100% carbon-free power for its municipal utility. To achieve this goal, they are going solar in a big way…and with some mindblowing results.
The utility just signed 80 MW worth of contracts with 3 solar plants (40 MW, 20 MW, and 20 MW) at a
Is Solar PV Already Below Grid Parity?
written by Tony Seba
It recently became official news that solar power is cheaper than electricity from gas-fired power plants. I asked myself: if natural gas is below grid parity and solar is cheaper than gas, doesn't that mean that solar is also below grid parity? Let's look at the numbers.
Nuclear vs Solar: Clash of the Numbers
written by Carlo Ombello | opportunity:energy
A very interesting and controversial study emerged recently, comparing nuclear and solar costs no less.
The study, "Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover", was prepared by John O. Blackburn and Sam Cunningham for NC Warn, a climate change nonprofit watchdog. The paper, focused on the costs of electricity in North Carolina (US), describes the


While Washington D.C. is known for being the center for American government, it is also a major hub for higher education. With countless colleges and universities, D.C. is the perfect place to take the next step in your education. Explore the top colleges and universities near our hotel in downtown Washington D.C. and note important dates for students and families alike.
Fall Move-In Date: August 25, 2018. Students can check-in online prior to move in, and some students may be eligible for an early arrival.
Families: Whether you're a parent of a first-time or returning student, it can be difficult to keep track of all the important dates and programs. View George Washington's parents page for more information.
Move-In Date: New students may begin moving in on August 23 and 25. Returning students are able to move in on August 26.
Families & Events: Georgetown families mark your calendars for the 2018 Family Weekend, held October 19 to 20. Registration is $50 per family and covers up to five family members. The weekend includes the Dean's welcome reception, a light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, a tailgate, and more.
Move-In Date: Move in for new students begins on August 11. Returning students may move in from August 16 to 17.
Families: Help make your child's transition as seamless as possible with Howard's tips for new students.
Move-In Date: New students may move beginning on August 17 to 18. Move-in for returning students begins on August 22.
Families & Events: Alumni and families of American University students make sure to register for the 2018 All-American Weekend. The fee is $40 per family and offer the unique opportunity to live life like an AU student.
Move-In Date: New students may move beginning on August 23. Move-in for returning students is from August 25 to 26.
Families & Events: Parents don't forget to register for the 2018 Family Weekend at Catholic University. Family Weekend is held from September 28 to 30. Registration is free, but some events may require tickets.
Move-In Date: Stay up to date on the latest UDC housing information and learn about finding housing off-campus.
Families: Visit the UDC Parents Corner to learn how you can stay engaged and involved in your child's academic career.


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Grand American Adventures in Toronto
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Home of the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays the Argonauts and the Hockey Hall of Fame, it will come as no surprise that no trip to Toronto is complete without finding out more about the city's love of all things sport.
Toronto Tours
Lakes and Canada go together like Autumn and leaf chasers so it will come as no surprise that the country's largest city, Toronto, is located slap-bang on the shores of the magnificent Lake Ontario.
As you'd expect, trips to the lake islands are ever-popular during the summer months and when combined with the city's waterfront district you won't be short of excuses to relax and explore outdoors.
If the heavens do open then don't despair, Toronto boasts a vast shopping mall (the Eaton Centre) and an excellent natural history museum (the Royal Ontario) as well as plenty of other cultural hot spots to keep you happy and dry throughout your visit.
Toronto Insider Tips
Skypod, CN Tower
The CN Tower is a spectacular eastern Canada landmark that is pretty difficult to miss no matter where you find yourself in Toronto. Take the glass-floored lift straight to the observation deck to experience the magical panoramas. The highest viewing area is the SkyPod which is just shy of 1500 feet up and promises unrivalled views of the city and beyond with the mists of Niagara reported to be visible on a clear day. Arrive before 11am or after 5pm to avoid the queues, unless you're booking in advance.
In general you can expect to find conditions in Toronto to be relatively mild although it can get slightly humid during July and August. Winters are pretty chilly so pack accordingly. End of April to mid-June is one of the best times to visit as temperatures are pleasant and there are less crowds. The same can be said for September to mid-October although evenings will be on the colder side. If you're visiting during the summer you may wish to prepare for a storm or two as the humidity builds to a brief deluge.
Toronto Tour Highlights
One of Toronto's most iconic landmarks is the CN Tower which shoots up to almost 2000 feet making it the 5th tallest structure of its kind. You can even take on the thrilling EdgeWalk, where the adage 'don't look down' is often mentioned but rarely heeded.
If you are visiting Downtown and you feel the need for dim sum and dumplings or a refreshing bubble tea, then check out the bright lights and authentic restaurants of Toronto's China Town, one of the largest Chinese districts in the whole of North America.
Another distinctly diverse area of Toronto is Kensington Market which is one of the city's best-loved neighbourhoods and a popular hang-out for the Sunday morning papers and coffee lovers. It also serves as a cultural hub, with regular festivals and live acts.
Regular tours from Toronto onto the calm waters of Lake Ontario allow you to escape the hub-bub of the city for the day if you have time and with car-free islands and plenty of beaches to choose from this is an ideal way to rest and relax on a warm summer's day.
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Many Americans bear witness, from their experience of working the traditional 9-5, that it's near impossible to realize a dream of financial freedom by depending on income from this source alone. As a result, more small businesses have sprung up in the past few years than at any other time in history, as entrepreneurs just like you take the steps towards a stable financial future.
There are things you're going to need, however, before you start. You have to pen a business plan or model, find a location (unless you're planning on working from home), and set about financing your plan and this is where you can create a startup pitch deck to attract investment. However the starting point is a comprehensive business plan. It will be the key to securing any type of funding, so make sure it includes everything from the major points like business objectives, market analysis, services, marketing and management to the smaller points like the company name, the logo, the color scheme and even what will be the design of your business checks and business cards. In today's modern age, appearance plays an important role in decision making, so it's vital to represent your company in the best way possible.
Now that you've written a business plan that cannot be rejected, it's time to focus on getting the necessary funding to make it a reality. In the following, you'll be introduced to several ways to get your hands on the capital you need to make your dreams come true.
There are people walking around out there with considerable funds not knowing where to invest it. You'd be surprised how many are willing to invest capital in a new business. But keep in mind, they'll expect a return. So, if you've got the next big idea, or perhaps a small idea, you might want to seek out an angel investor. They will want control of the company, in terms of percentages, so make sure they're willing to exchange expertise in the area so that you can both be successful.
It's common knowledge that the federal government will guarantee small business loans for a variety of different classes. For example, the General Small Business Loan 7a Program may guarantee a loan for your business if you quality. Your business must operate for profit, it must be located in the United States, it already has to have a modicum of invested equity and other. Check out the website for the loan application checklist to see if you qualify.
Unless you've been living under a rock, then you've certainly heard of crowdfunding and major platforms such as Kickstarter and GoFundMe that have really made it easily available to the masses. Keep in mind, however, that you'll need a compelling story for the latter (GoFundMe), given the plethora of people that use it.
Kickstarter, on the other hand, is more oriented towards business ideas, so if you've got a good one, then you could find many people willing to pitch in a few dollars to help get you off the ground. And if news of your idea goes viral, then you could literally have millions of dollars at your disposal to use towards breaking into the competitive marketplace.
Credit cards are unsecured loans, which means that you don't need to put collateral up to receive a line of credit. If you've got a good credit history, you could be eligible for low interest loans from the same lender. If you have a business in mind, it's best to pay down your credit cards first so that you have those lines of credit available; additionally, you'll get better rates on personal and business loans. It's a viable option for business promotion and purchase orders – at least in the beginning. You'll likely need more as time wears on; this is where the other methods of securing capital come into play.
This is yet another viable method of securing the amount of financing you'll need for a business. 28 million small businesses currently in the U.S. did it this way, because the amount of starting capital is often higher than you would initially think.
This is why having a business plan/model in effect is necessary. If you don't have enough to self-finance, then a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is possible if you've got at least a 20% ownership stake in the house. There are various terms involved, so make sure you understand them and consult a lending specialist before going through with it.


Is it worth the fright? Have you ever gotten tongue-tied on a date, cold feet asking for a raise, sweaty hands with just the thought of speaking to a huge crowd, or found yourself hiding behind a book to avoid networking? You just might be experiencing Performance Anxiety. The good news is that you are hardly alone. This program, rather than reinforce your wishes to quickly get over it, will show you the benefits of recognizing the power of stage fright as a collective shared experience. In this experiential and creative workshop, expect to encounter the pessimism, obsessions, and unfounded beliefs that keep you stuck. You'll overcome your fear of stepping into the spotlight. This workshop is part of the Art Series at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.


Director Joseph Kosinski offers his take on what happened with Tron 3 which may still get a reboot starring Jared Leto.
Disney TRON: Legacy grossed only $400 million on a reported $170 million budget and didn't sell a lot of toys either, which left plans of a third TRON movie — tentatively titled TRON: Ascension — up in the air. Back in 2011 when we interviewed director Joseph Kosinski, he said TRON 3 would move forward "if we can come up with the right story and a good reason to return." A year later it was reported Garrett Hedlund was signed to return, and then Olivia Wilde was reportedly attached as of two years ago.
For over a century now, Disney has been at the forefront of children's entertainment, bringing a host of movie classics to the big screen for the viewing pleasure of millions across the globe. Now taking on live-action adaptations of some of its most beloved releases, Disney has seen success in Maleficent, The Jungle Book and Cinderella, and look to continue riding that wave with the upcoming release of Beauty and the Beast. The studio also plans to put together a movie focusing on the villain of the 101 Dalmatians series with Cruella. Being brought to life by Emma Stone, the nasty Ms.
Way back in the spring, we learned that Disney XD would bring back the superhero team Big Hero 6 in their own animated series. At the time, all we knew was that it would pick up shortly after the events of the first film and the series would be executive produced by Kim Possible creators Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley along with another Kim Possible vet, Nicholas Filippi, who'll serve as supervising director.
When Walt Disney Animation decided to bring the Marvel comic Big Hero 6 to theaters, many wondered whether or not there would be ties to the Marvel cinematic universe or if this could be the beginning of a separated animated universe for Marvel superheroes.
Steven Spielberg's The BFG hit theaters this weekend and landed with a "gigantic" thud. The $140 million Roald Dahl adaptation earned a measly $19.6 million in its opening weekend, which is a huge disappointment anyway you look at it.
FirstShowing.net: Sound Off: Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' - What Did You Think of It?
We are once again at that time of year when the air is filled with excitement as well as an abundance of explosions. Sure, that could mean 4th of July fireworks and grilling with friends. It could also be referring to another, American pastime, this one a little newer and a lot more exciting. That would be the annual Purge, 12 hours when all crime, including murder, is perfectly legal and the people of this country – those who don't hide behind locked doors – are allowed to get their own, individual aggression out.
AintItCool: Horrorella Reviews THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR!
Horror Society: Horror Sales: The Purge 3 is #3 During Opening its Opening Weekend.
There were some surprises at the box office this Fourth of July weekend, but the number one spot remained unchanged for the third week in a row. Finding Dory once again wins the weekend, bringing in $41.9 million. The latest from Pixar Animation Studios has demonstrated very strong legs since it began its box office run, riding Finding Nemo nostalgia and a slew of positive reviews to tremendous commercial success. At this point, there isn't much left to say about the film's performance.
Hollywood Reporter: Box Office: Steven Spielberg's 'BFG' Equals Big Failed Gamble in U.S.


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Q: fatal: No configured push destination Please see following screen details - git remote -v command is showing that I have test_vishwas added but when I am giving Push command it is giving error. Anybody can help ?
C:\Users\vishwas_gupta03\Documents\GitHub\test_Vishwas [master]> git remote -v
github  https://github.com/vishwasjione/test_Vishwas.git (fetch)
github  https://github.com/vishwasjione/test_Vishwas.git (push)
origin
C:\Users\vishwas_gupta03\Documents\GitHub\test_Vishwas [master]> git push
fatal: No configured push destination.
Either specify the URL from the command-line or configure a remote repository us
ing

    git remote add <name> <url>

and then push using the remote name

    git push <name>

C:\Users\vishwas_gupta03\Documents\GitHub\test_Vishwas [master]>

A: The other answers use git push and require always specifying additional parameters.  This solution sets the default remote for the push operation.  The command assumes you always want to use origin for the remote name.
git remote add origin git@...com:.../...git

A: Try this:
git push -u github master
This will set your local master branch to track the master branch on the github remote.
Next time you push this branch, you should be able to use the shorter command git push.

A: You just said git push without telling git what to push and where to push to. Therefore git has to guess what you mean.
The complete syntax for a push is:
git push <remote> <local_branch>:<remote_branch>

for example
git push github master:master

which will push the current master branch to the master branch at github.
You are allowed to leave out parts, but then you need to have a good idea what the left out parts default to. (Those defaults depend heavily on you configuration.)
In your case you have defined two remotes "origin" and "github", but you did not tell git which remote it should use. Now git default to the "origin" remote. Unfortunately there is no push URL defined for that remote, hence git has no way to push to it and rightly complains about it.
You probably want to use
git push --set-upstream github master:master

This tells git to push the right thing to the right place and also sets the correct upstream for your local branch (see git branch -vv). Therfore a subsequent push will notice this upstream and default to the correct values.

A: The command (or the URL in it) to add the github repository as a remote isn't quite correct. If I understand your repository name correctly, it should be;
git remote add my_app 'git@github.com:userName/my_app.git'

Now run this command
git push --set-upstream new master

A: i had the same issue, and here's the way how i fixed it :
git branch -M main

after that you add a remote :
git remote add origin https://github.com/vishwasjione/test_Vishwas.git

in the end you push as follow :
git push -u origin main

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The Recovering Fat Chick: Back Alleys, Drug Dealers, and.... Weight Loss Surgery. Oh My!
Back Alleys, Drug Dealers, and.... Weight Loss Surgery. Oh My!
I don't know what pops into your head when you think of surgery in Mexico, but the first thing that popped into my head was.... OH HELL NO! There was no way I would go to Tijuana Mexico and let some back alley doctor cut into my body while drugs were being slung out in front. I wanted to wake up and still have BOTH my kidneys. Well, that may have been one of the stupidest, close minded thoughts I have harbored in a LONG time. I'm almost embarrassed to admit to thinking it.
I am happy to admit that after a lot of research, I must say that I was wrong about medicine in Tijuana. Well, as wrong as I can be without actually experiencing it myself. I did a ton of research on peoples experiences there, the facilities, and the doctor's. I am completely comfortable with my decision to have my VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Tijuana. I am comfortable with the surgeon I have picked, I am comfortable with the facility, and I am extremely pleased with the cost!
Dr. Ramos Kelly is a respected and highly experienced bariatric and metabolic surgeon who has been featured internationally. He was born in West Branch, Michigan and served in the U.S. Military before becoming bariatric surgeon. Dr. Ramos Kelly has received his education from top schools including University of Southern California and has experience working in hospitals including the trauma center at the Los Angeles County Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Ramos Kelly is a bariatric surgeon providing all bariatric surgeries, including Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass procedures to U.S. and Canadian patients in Tijuana, Mexico. Dr. Ramos Kelly is one of a very few practicing surgeons in Mexico who is an International Fellow of ACS (Fellow of American College of Surgeons) and a member of ASMBS (American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery).
Dr. Kelly has years of experience working with Michgain's transplant surgery team and working in the Los Angeles County Hospital trauma center. He is more than qualified to deal with any circumstances that may arise during surgery. He has successfully completed over 12,000 bariatric surgeries as the head surgeon and has changed the lives of his patients.
Don't get me wrong, this is glowing, but not what made me decide to go to him. I began reading experiences from real people that went to him to have their surgeries done. They had nothing bad to say! As I am not the most trusting person, I then tried to find anything bad on him... I couldn't find a single person that had anything bad to say about him or his ability to perform my VSG surgery. Some may not have been happy with a wait at the airport, or the way something was billed, but nothing at all with him or his abilities. I also researched him on the ACS, and ASMBS. It's true... he is part of both of those.
2. The driver from Dr. Ramos-Kelly's office will pick me up from the airport.
3. I will be taken to the Angeles hospital to do my pre-op testing, and check in for my first pre-op night.
6. The next day I will be returned to the San Diego airpot and return home.
It really seems very easy, and everything I have read is that it is just that... easy. I can handle this, I can do it, and I'm tentatively excited.
I am currently 6 months post op and have lost 100lbs! I went to Tijuana as well and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Congrats on your loss! I'm getting excited!


This set is covered in white satin. The 4 inches pen base holds a silver pen with black ink. Both the pen base and the 8. 5 inches wide guest book cover are decorated with white floral lace, a white satin sash and a silver rhinestone flower ornament. The guest book has 55 two-sided pages for signatures -- the front and back of each page has the header "Guests" and 9 blank lines. This book fits 990 signature lines total.


Exclusive distribution in Spain of iconic designs by prestigious architects like Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind and Norman Foster.
Contemporary in both formal language and technique, Citco transforms an age-old material like stone into a flexible and chameleonic element.
Citco invites you to discover the full potential of stone: facings, furniture, home accessories or decorative elements.


Gram's new collection is out! "Swedish designers Alexis Holm and Anna Stenvi started the line in the spring of 2006, when they put together three shoe styles in five different colors of denim, and produced 600 pairs to be sold to handpicked stores in Sweden. Today, Gram is sold in 120 stores throughout 15 countries. Gram's design-driven aesthetic has given a fresh take on the oh-so familiar street sneaker. Gram keeps its designs modern and artful by using new materials (like full grain leather, soft suede, and supple patent), and cleverly mixing fabrics like textured white tuxedo shirting with candy colored twill, and using new cuts in their designs. Gram's color palette ranges from simple black and white monochromatics, through to a sandy beige, and onwards to a bold navy blue and pop-art China red, using highlights with cobolt suede and shiny oxblood patents. Gram's paper cut prints are bold and precise. Holm and Stenvi pride themselves in the "clear contrasts as well as tone-in tone coloration" that make their line so renowned. Gram's sneakers are subtle and wearable, but nothing short of striking and iconic."
These swedish designers are my new favorite they are amazing.
I WANT A PAIR RIGHT NOW!!!!!


Looking to build a city or vertical garden in a cramped space? These designer planters from Israel grow deep, and are good for carrots and tomatoes.
Gardens growing on your patio or deck can get a facelift this year with a new planter from Israel that just won a prestigious design award. The Greenbo concept might seem trivial, admits Liron Golan, the company's marketing and sales consultant, but so did the zipper when it was first invented. The colorful, strong Greenbo planter can be attached to an array of perimeter areas in your home or apartment, from the white picket fence to the wide patio railing. It can even work in interiors. To date, around 250,000 units have been sold at about $25 apiece.
So excited is the design world by this Israeli invention that on July 2 Greenbo became the second Israeli company ever to win a Red Dot Award, the design industry's Oscar equivalent (the first was plastics manufacturer Keter). Golan tells ISRAEL21c that other winners included Apple and Mercedes Benz – "not just the big fish; they are the whales," as he puts it.
Golan's wife, Maya, is co-founder of the four-year-old company, along with Roy Joulus, his good friend from the high-tech world,. The company is based in Petah Tikvah, and the products are manufactured nearby in Caesarea. Joulus' father works for the company as well, so it's more like a "startup family company," says Golan.
A nifty space-saving idea for patio gardens.
The planters are currently on sale in select locations on three continents. In the United States, Home Depot carries them in its New York-area stores and online, plus a distributor is helping Greenbo reach specialty garden centers on the East Coast. A deal for West Coast retailers should make them available there in the fall. In Europe, the planters can be purchased at Carrefour stores.
The plan is to keep Greenbo a blue-and-white company that will maintain its manufacturing in Israel while exporting abroad. About 75 percent of all planters sold so far have gone to the export market, with the remaining 30% bringing some new color to Tel Aviv, otherwise known as the White City.
Vertical gardens and patio gardens (like this gardener/blogger in Kuwait shows) are becoming especially popular now among environmentally conscious consumers, who are attempting to reduce their food's travel miles by planting more herbs and vegetables at home.
The Greenbo planter, though not made from recycled materials, provides a pretty and functional alternative to the terracotta or green plastic plant pots that take up valuable space on small patios.
How does your garden Greenbo?
At 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) deep, the pots can hold longer-rooted vegetables like tomatoes. A gravity-based system holds the planter in place, and an additional fixture can be fastened on to make sure the planter will never fly away.
A special tray locks in the bottom to ensure that excess water and soil won't leak onto your patio, or your neighbor's.
For investors keen on funding the next "zipper," Greenbo is looking for an additional $3 million to $5 million in capital. "We are always looking for investment, especially in the US," says Golan.
This story was first published on ISRAEL21c – www.israel21c.org and is reprinted with permission.


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The recent announcement by Malaysian prime minister Najib Abdul Razak that Sabah's Sandakan Airport runway will be extended to handle both direct and chartered flights from China has been met with positive reception from the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA).
MATTA's vice president for inbound and domestic, KL Tan, said: "Increased tourists arrivals will boost the economy. There were 183 charter flights from China to KotaKinabalu (Sabah's state capital) in 2016 but none directly to Sandakan."
Sandakan Airport. Credit: www.malaysiaairports.com.my
Tan believes that Sandakan's food and culture will appeal to Chinese tourists as the market is now more "mature and want to experience authenticity and nature".
He indicated that there has been more enquires to eco-attractions like Turtle Island Borneo, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
But for Sandakan to be able to cater to the influx of Chinese tourists, Tan urged stakeholders to work faster to ensure there are enough F&B outlets, hotels and attractions. As well, Mandarin-speaking guides and an efficient transportation system are also required.
"A glaring setback for Sandakan is the lack of proper beaches for tourists to enjoy watersport activities. But it will ease the lack of accommodation for Chinese tourists to KotaKinabalu during the peak season, and we certainly welcome a more balanced spread of Chinese tourists to other towns in Sabah," concluded Tan.
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Raven Landing Gets Financing to Expand Meet Growing Need for Senior Housing
Retirement Community of Fairbanks officials say work will begin soon on a new building on the Raven Landing Senior Community complex that will provide 35 additional housing units.Credit Explore FairbanksRaven Landing Senior housing facility in Fairbanks will begin work soon on an expansion project. The Retirement Community of Fairbanks has secured a loan to help finance a $7.4 million 35-unit addition to the facility off Airport Way. The expansion is aimed at meeting a growing need for senior housing in the Interior.Download AudioIt's lunchtime at Raven Landing, and residents have packed the dining area in facility's airy, sunlit Community Center to enjoy the food and the company."Nutrition and socialization are the two biggest factors," says Raven Landing General Manager Susan Motter. "Once the nutrition is in them, they're able to do more. And they need to interact with people."Motter says Raven Landing enables residents to avoid the hassle and expense of maintaining a household. And to instead enjoy such senior-friendly amenities as on-call attendants, a beauty salon, even wi-fi.And all that contributes to residents' quality of life, says Karen Parr. She's president of the Retirement Community of Fairbanks, the nonprofit that developed Raven Landing."Many people get healthier when they get here. In fact, most people do," Parr said. "They've got something to do, people to talk to. A positive environment."Retirement Community of Fairbanks President Karen Parr, left, and Susan Motter, Raven Landing general manager.Credit Tim Ellis/KUACParr has spearheaded development of the 60-unit facility and was among the first to move in when it opened in 2010. She says it's the only senior housing facility of its kind in Fairbanks, and one of only a handful in Alaska – which is why its apartments always are occupied, and its waiting list now has 156 names."They're always full," she said. "They've been full from the beginning, they're always full. Long waiting list."Demographics are driving that demand. The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says Alaska has more Baby Boomers per capita than any other state. It says Boomers age 65 and older will be Alaska's fastest-growing population segment over the next 25 years.Parr, who's lived in Fairbanks since 1961, says the demand for housing like Raven Landing also is driven by a desire by many seniors to stick around."A lot of us, my friends and I, didn't want to leave Fairbanks at all," she said. "This is where our lifelong friends are. This is where our families settled."Parr says that's why the facility is named after the iconic bird that stays here, and doesn't migrate."This is a landing for ravens. The survivors. This is where we land."Parr says the Retirement Community of Fairbanks wants to expand Raven Landing to help meet that demand. She says it's the only senior independent-living facility, not an assisted-living facility, which offers a higher level of care. It's for seniors who can care for themselves and who have a lot of life to live."This is a place you come because you want to enjoy the last 10 or 20 years of your life. And have it be productive, and fun, and free of as many responsibilities as possible."Single-bedroom apartment rents begin at around 2,000 a month. Parr says the 35-unit expansion project will include a few studios that'll cost less.She says the lender notified her Friday afternoon that it has approved financing for the project. She says work will begin work right away, and that the project will be completed in time for the first tenants to move in around January. read more
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Will Cookie & Malcolm Survive The 'Empire' Season Finale? Their Days As A Couple Are Probably Numbered
I expect many dynamics to change on the season finale of Empire, especially Cookie and Malcolm's relationship. Look, this is hard for me to say. I'm not against their relationship. Nor am I against Derek Luke — I waited eight weeks for his Captain America character to appear on Agent Carter in vain. On Empire, I love how aggressive Cookie is with Malcolm. It's refreshing and physical and fun! I also think staying with Malcolm would be the healthy thing to do for someone like Cookie... if they weren't in the heightened, melodramatic world of television. As much as I want them to stay together, I'm predicting a Cookie and Lucious "reunion" in the season finale.
Here's the thing. Cookie and Lucious have a major pull on one another. As twisted as their relationship is, their chemistry is undeniable. We know that Lucious is all in and eager to get his family back together with Cookie at his side. We know that Cookie has seen Lucious at his absolute worst and hasn't completely shut him out yet. She was right when she said that Lucious mainly does not want to die alone, and I don't think she's going to let him. Also, I am a staunch believer in the rule of threes. Cookie and Lucious have hooked up twice this season, so a third is coming. As obnoxious as he can be, the two of them have been through a lot together. Cookie and Malcolm's affair is hot as hell, but I'm not sure it has staying power just yet.
Am I wrong to also be worrying about Malcolm's intentions? I get paranoid with shows like this, and his declaration that he'd fallen for his boss' wife was a little too dramatic and overtly romantic. What if he's seducing her for someone else? We don't know anything about his history. We just know that he's handsome and formal — neither of which are not bad qualities to have, gentlemen. However, he's either setting himself up to get hurt or reveal a major secret.
Plus, as Bustle's Kelly Schremph pointed out, Malcolm could lose his job. Lucious Lyon has a selective memory. The fact that Malcolm saved them from Reg when they were being held hostage at the end of the last episode may not hold up when Lucious finds out that Malcolm has been cozying up to the love of his life.
If you're not Team Cookie, you're watching Empire wrong, in my humble opinion. This relationship, as well as Cookie's overall arc this season, has been about finding herself. She's been out of the real world for 15 years. Lucious was her only major relationship. It's only natural to want to explore other options and rediscover her own power. If any show is going to show a woman reuniting with her husband in a way that displays her strength, it's Empire. Whether it is a move for his company or her own heart, a reunion is bound to happen.
Unless this show pulls a Game of Thrones and kills Lucious off in the season finale, I have a feeling that he and his wife are going to end up in each other's arms. Even if he dies, that loss would be enough to break her and the security chief up. As much as it pains me to let this man go, Cookie and Malcolm's tryst is coming to a close.
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John Price is considered a marketing consultant veteran on Latin American geopolitics and economics. The thought leader's academic and consulting background is showcased in his understanding of current trends in both the Latin American and Caribbean Markets. His anecdotal content has seen him build over two thousand client engagements in these regions since 1993.
It is John's expertise in his field and the geographic area that has seen him advise over 30 of the top 100 global firms with regards to their business strategies and market intelligence needs. His consulting career began in Mexico with the founding of InfoAmericas. The firm became the largest independent market intelligence firm in Latin America prior to being sold to Kroll in 2007. Selling the company to the world's largest corporate investigations firm saw John launching Kroll's first market intelligence practice.
John Price left Kroll in 2011. He then founded Americas Marketing Intelligence, a company that has offices in Miami and Mexico City, with affiliate offices in Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Sao Paulo.
The co-author of "Can Latin America Compete?", John has published over 100 articles on Latin American Business Trends. He also writes a column for Latin Trade, the region's largest English magazine. Besides his writing and corporate responsibilities, John, who obtained his BComm degree from Queen's University in 1988, is an adjunct professor at Florida International University.
John is an active board member of a Latin American orphanage network by the name of Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos and the Canadian Council of the Americas.
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Making newly hired teachers and other school employees ineligible for a pension and instead giving them a 401(k) would cost Michigan $465 million more annually in the first five years, legislative experts said Wednesday.
The analysis was released by the nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency a day after House and Senate Republicans proposed identical bills to close the 7-year-old hybrid pension/401(k) plan to school workers hired after Sept. 30.
Roughly two-thirds, or $280 million, of the $410 million cost in year one reflects an actuary's recommendation to incrementally lower long-term investment return assumptions for the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System for cash-flow reasons, starting in 2034.
The pension plan's portfolio would become more conservative because benefit payments to retirees eventually would significantly exceed contributions if no new employees are allowed to join. Increased unfunded liabilities associated with lower return assumptions "increases the annual required contributions necessary to fund the system," the analysis said.
First-year costs would increase by $96 million in the retirement systems for state workers, police and judges because their assets are pooled with MPSERS. Another $33 million in additional spending is included because the 401(k)-only plan would cost more on an ongoing basis than the hybrid system.
The legislation could cost as much as $46 billion over a 40-year amortization period, according to the analysis.
Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, has cited upfront costs as a reason he opposes the switch. Unlike the legacy pension plan for school employees hired before mid-2010, which has unfunded liabilities of $29 billion, the newer hybrid system is fully funded and saw other changes in 2012 to curb costs. But GOP legislative leaders doubt that the plan will remain adequately funded and say Michigan must stop adding debt that is squeezing classroom spending.
They want the legislation to coincide with passage of the next state budget and have canceled budget talks with the Snyder administration for now due to the impasse over pensions.
Nick Ciaramitaro, chairman of a coalition of public-sector labor unions lobbying to protect teacher pensions, said the bills "will actually cost the state a great deal more in the long run. They are willing to spend a huge amount of tax dollars to address a 'problem' that the reforms to the school employees' pension in 2012 already fixed."
Gideon D'Assandro, spokesman for House Speaker Tom Leonard, said half of the $46 billion number "is simply from changing the rate of return. That is something that should have been done 20 years ago. That's not an extra cost. That's simply acknowledging a cost that has always been there."
He said additional costs in the first few years are lower than previous estimates and "are very doable" with conservative budgeting.


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Eight Cyclists Tested Positive for Doping at Colombia's Biggest Bike Race
The UCI's test results from August underscore a persistent problem in Colombian cycling
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Eight cyclists showed signs of doping at last summer's Vuelta a Colombia, the UCI announced Tuesday.
The riders, most of whom are currently club-team amateurs, all tested positive for doping substances in August during Colombia's premier cycling event. It's the largest number of riders to get caught for doping in a single race in years.
In a press release, the UCI called the tests "intelligence-led doping controls," which suggests the riders were targeted. It did not respond to a request for comment on whether other riders and teams were targeted, or if more positive tests might emerge.
The news paints a troubling picture of Colombian cycling. The country has long been a hotbed for the sport, producing a wave of top cyclists from Grand Tour winner Nairo Quintana to rising sprinter Fernando Gaviria. But Colombia has also struggled with persistent and widespread doping problems.
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In 2015, a Colombian rider spoke publicly about doping in Colombia and said he faced death threats as a result. A little less than a year ago, Colombian doctor Alberto Beltran Nino was arrested in connection with a doping case in Spain. And at this year's Vuelta, Swiss national team rider Alexandre Ballet complained that a racer in the peloton was openly distributing pills to other competitors.
Ignacio Velez, a longtime fixture in Colombian cycling who founded what is now the Manzana-Postobón team, says he considers the country's anti-doping testing to be "unreliable." The problem, he tells Bicycling, is "a culture supported by some people involved in cycling, and especially the Colombian Cycling Federation and Coldeportes, for the lack of commitment against doping."
Coldeportes is the national department for sports and oversees anti-doping, which puts it in the unusual position of both promoting and policing sports in Colombia. (It even sponsored a team at this year's Vuelta.) CyclingNews reported several years ago that Coldeportes had done no out-of-competition blood tests until late in 2013.
RELATED: Tour Rider Andre Cardoso Fails Doping Test
The results from this year's Vuelta a Colombia came from testing run by international authorities, not the country's own anti-doping regulators. Last year, the World Anti-Doping Agency suspended the accreditation of the Bogotá testing laboratory for analytical issues. It has not been re-certified.
One rider in Tuesday's announcement tested positive for anabolic steroids, but the other seven all showed traces of the same substance: CERA, commonly known as the long-acting form of the banned blood booster EPO. All eight cyclists, who ride for seven different teams, have been suspended but have the right to request analyses of their B samples.
With two exceptions, the riders are in their late 20s or older and have cycled on and off between pro and club teams. One served a two-year suspension in 2014-2015 after he tested positive in a previous case. Seven riders are Colombian and one is Bolivian.
Still, Velez doesn't blame the riders directly. "Riders are the victims," he says. "Team managers, doctors, et cetera are the ones responsible for this mess."
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In an effort to support and enhance public universities' use of data for strategic planning and decision-making, APLU and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) launched a new Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) earlier this summer. Designed by institutions for institutions, the VSA provides a robust, interactive, and user-friendly platform to compare and analyze key performance metrics across colleges and universities.
Cecil Staton is the 11th Chancellor of Eastern Carolina University.


It all started back in the 70's when owner, Lawrence "Larry" Jaffe took over as the head diamond buyer and controller at family owned Mayors Jewelers in downtown Dayton. There he learned many lessons from his family about the business, the jewelry industry, and what it means to give true customer service.
While working at Mayors, Larry met Robert Gross, another seasoned jeweler. After many long days and some epic nights, their relationship grew beyond friendship. Sharing a passion for jewelry and design, the two friends decided to launch Jaffe & Gross on a handshake in 1979. That same level of trust found between Larry and Robert has been a staple at Jaffe Jewelers throughout the decades.
They started out in a small, 460 sq. ft. office in Kettering Tower. They worked night and day to build world-wide relationships that would keep them on the cutting edge of the industry, many times staying at work past 3am to catch other countries first thing in the morning.
Three expansions and 25 years later, Larry and Robert had built one of the top jewelry stores in Ohio, gaining national experience and building many international contacts. As a result, Jaffe Jewelers is able to carry some of the finest jewelry lines in the world. Their hard work even caught the attention of big-city celebrities along the way. Chef Michael Mina, Steve Baldwin, Jay Leno, and Jay's attorney, all work with Larry when shopping for their wives.
After more than 25 years of building the business, Larry and Robert were finally beginning to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Unfortunately, 2005 would turn out to be a very tough year. Robert Gross passed away, unexpectedly, leaving a large void in the family. It was one of the hardest times in Larry's life, but he was determined to carry on.
After Robert's passing, Larry decided to open Jaffe Jewelers at their current location, 3951 Far Hills Avenue in Dayton, OH. The new store had a modern look, but maintained the same family-feel and passion for jewelry that Larry and Robert started with in 1979.
Today, Jaffe Jewelers remains passionate about the jewelry business as well as their surrounding community. Having been a part of the Dayton community for over 35 years they continue to show their appreciation by giving back through fundraisers, events and charitable acts. Larry is especially proud to be the official jeweler for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer charity for the Dayton, Ohio area and of their support for the Dayton Performing Arts.
Looking ahead, the future of Jaffe Jeweler's is bright. With a great team, a passion for service and some of the finest products from around the world, Jaffe Jeweler's couldn't be more excited about what's ahead.


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