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Pine-Richland Palomino players soaking up final summer together | TribLIVE.com
Pine-Richland Palomino players soaking up final summer together
Kevin Lohman
Fri., July 12, 2019 6:49 p.m. | Friday, July 12, 2019 6:49 p.m.
Louis Raggiunti | For the Tribune-Review
Josh Scherer is playing for the Pine-Richland Palomino team after helping the P-R high school team to the WPIAL title.
On the heels of winning the WPIAL Class 6A championship this past season, Pine-Richland's baseball players have very little left to prove on the diamond.
So for the Rams team that is playing in the Pittsburgh North Palomino league, coach Rich Bowler decided to take a different approach with his players, most of whom already graduated from high school a month ago.
"The approach this season was to pull all these seniors together, and the focus is to give them a lasting, memorable final baseball experience together," Bowler said. "We want to have a lot of fun. Pine-Richland is always posting uber-competitive teams.
"I just wanted to let some air out of the bag and let these guys hang loose and play some ball so that they can enjoy their last run together before they all move on to school or whatever."
As is typically the case with many local summer ball clubs, the Pine-Richland (3-8-1) Palomino team has had spotty attendance because of vacations, work obligations and players leaving for college. But the team has remained consistent at the plate.
One of the few rising seniors on the club, Matt Walck, has been a force in the middle of the lineup. The first baseman/outfielder has shown substantial development at the plate over the course of the summer, Bowler said.
"Matt has come on really strong for us, and he's hit the ball against some of the best pitchers we've faced," Bowler said. "He's come a long way. He's kind of like a big wild card surprise in our lineup.
"He's driven in some runs because the guys at the top of the order are huge contact hitters. Their on-base percentage has been ridiculous. They're all hitting .300 or better, and they just find a way to get on base. They contribute to the feeling that it's just a team effort every time we take the field."
At the top of the order John Berger, Ronan Berger and Josh Scherer, who has excelled both on the mound and at the plate, have helped to fuel the offense. Utility infielder Ryan Bowler also has performed well, putting together one of the most consistent seasons among the Rams hitters.
All four of the aforementioned players have graduated and are beneficiaries of the culture Rich Bowler is promoting.
"Some of these guys might not take the field again until they coach T-ball for their kids some day," he said. "So we tell them to look around, smell the roses and enjoy the season because they're going to miss it when it's all said and done.
"Some may play in college or in an adult league later on, but some are going to hang their cleats up for good. And we want to send them off with some good memories."
Kevin Lohman is a Tribune-Review contributing writer.


Athletes with visual limitations usually need to wear contacts or glasses while they are actively participating in sports, but this is not always a completely satisfying, effective, or convenient solution. Depending on how much of a prescription you have, being active without your glasses or contacts might limit you from achieving your best performance. Under certain circumstances, you might not be able to compete at all. This is the reason why so many professional and recreational athletes have tried to improve their vision with glasses or contact lenses. They often assume that using contacts will make it easier to play sports – and indeed, this is true to a certain extent. The reality is that anyone who enjoys playing sports or has an active lifestyle will eventually lose or break their eyeglasses or have contact lens related visual difficulties. This is especially true with contact sports like football or basketball and water sports such a swimming, surfing, or scuba diving.
If you've ever worn contacts, you already know how dry and irritated your eyes can get if you are wearing them while you are active – especially outdoors. Outdoor sports expose you to wind, dust and dirt that only worsen the dry, sandy, or gritty feeling that most contact lens users must struggle with on a regular basis. It's also not uncommon for a contact lens to shift (or even be lost completely) during sports activities. For this reason, contact lenses are probably not the best solution available today for your active lifestyle. If you're an athlete who's already tried playing sports in glasses or contacts and have been frustrated by their limitations, LASIK just might be your best option to see (and be) your best at what you do.
What about the risk of eye injuries for athletes and other active individuals? Most eye doctors would agree that athletes with better visual function after a successful LASIK laser vision correction procedure can function more effectively (and probably more safely) because of their increased clarity of vision. These visual improvements result in part because of the removal of the artificial lens surfaces associated with both glasses and contacts. These surfaces inevitably become coated with protein deposits, oils, dust, and other debris and reduce the quality of your vision as a result. You can get rid of these issues and also reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contacts with LASIK.
Excellent vision is especially important for US military personnel, like pilots, who were approved to have LASIK well over a decade ago. These days, serious complications from LASIK eye surgery are quite rare and almost always avoidable by using today's advanced laser technology. LeBron James and Tiger Woods are just two of the many famous athletes that have had LASIK surgery to perform at their highest level in their respective sports. In fact, Tiger Woods was "legally blind" without his glasses prior to his LASIK procedure and some would say that his golf game had actually improved as a result of the increased visual clarity he has achieved from LASIK.
There are certain reasonable precautions that athletes should follow after LASIK. Protecting the eyes during the early healing process is very important after the LASIK procedure. Athletes are advised to minimize strenuous sports activities for a reasonable period of time (usually around a week or so) after their LASIK or PRK procedures. It is usually recommended that a limited amount of training or competing be performed during the early healing process, but this varies widely depending on the specific activity involved and the actual procedure that was performed.
If an athlete follows their eye doctor's instructions for proper post-LASIK care, he or she will likely avoid virtually all of the risks of significant complications after LASIK surgery. While it may seem like an inconvenience to stop competing for a short time after LASIK, the true pay-offs of being "appliance-free" without the burden of glasses or contacts is something that you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Laser Vision Correction technology has come a long way since its introduction in North America nearly 25 years ago. If you are an active individual in the Las Vegas or Reno area and are interested in learning about the latest all-laser LASIK vision correction from Nevada's most experienced and specialized LASIK provider, then you should contact LASIK of Nevada today. When you visit LASIK of Nevada, you will get a free consultation and you'll be working with top doctors who use their top experience and top technology to get you back in the game as safely and quickly as possible.


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"Talk Dirty": From mutual respect to no respect
The Balkan Beat Box is a very unique and highly acclaimed band that takes elements, both traditional and modern, from many cultures to create their sound. Their musical influences include Klezmer, Balkan, Gypsy Punk, Electronica and Middle Eastern Traditional music.
They collaborate with musicians from many places and backgrounds. While most of their music is fun dance-type music, it also includes commentary on society and political issues. They try to make everyone aware of how power works in the world, and the effects of money on politics. They work hard to promote peace and understanding in the Middle East and all around the world.
Sadly most people do not know The Balkan Beat Box exists. They do know some of their music however. Jason Derulo samples the Balkan Beat Box's song "Hermetico" in the popular song "Talk Dirty". To put it lightly, this song does not stand for the same things that The Balkan Beat Box does. The song is instead racist, misogynistic and promotes behavior that is highly questionable.
"Talk Dirty" is about how the singer has sex with multiple women while traveling abroad. Derulo does not act very respectfully towards these women. For example in the song he says, "Sold out arenas, you can suck my penis… Got it saved in my phone under 'Big Booty'." These lyrics clearly show that he is not respecting the women that he is interacting with. He does not even call the girl "she", instead calling her "it".
The song also includes the line at the end "What? I don't understand!" This line is said by an infantilized, stereotypically Asian sounding woman, and the racist way this line is presented is troubling. But this line and other lines like it in the song are troubling for another reason. How can these women who don't even understand what Derulo is saying be consenting to performing sexual acts with him?
Consent is vital to any sexual interaction and the most important thing when getting consent is verbal communication and a clear understanding of what each party is agreeing to. Without this understanding and verbal communication, consent cannot be given, which means that the interactions taking place in this song should be classified as rape.
I recently heard "Talk Dirty" being used at a Chatham event by a group of Chatham women and this saddened me deeply. I hope that in the future we will all take a moment to consider what kind of messages are in the songs that we choose to promote or even listen to.
Whether the songs are taking something from another culture and using it poorly or they are talking about women in a degrading manner it is important for us here at Chatham to choose our entertainment in a conscious manner. What we each do affects the world. Let's make that effect a positive one.
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When it comes to covetable eyeshadow palettes, there's no doubt that Too Faced and Kat Von D bring their A-game. All one has to do is peruse Sephora's best-sellers section and you'll find both brands have palettes that fall in the top 10. Plus, Kat Von D and Too Faced's co-founder Jerrod Blandino have the sweetest friendship, meaning they occasionally get sneak peeks of each other's latest and greatest launches.
In fact, just last night (May 15), Jerrod took to his Instagram to show off a brand-new palette coming soon (!) from Kat — and yes, we officially have zero chill over it. Housed in packaging that looks like an ornate cathedral door, the palette boasts a bevy of bright, standout hues — bright purple, orange, and neon yellow to name a few — that we can't wait to test-drive IRL. Put it this way: If you're someone who lives for colorful shadow looks, then you need this new launch in your life. Speaking of its launch, we unfortunately don't have the deets on when it's actually due to release in stores and online yet, but something tells us we won't have to wait for too too long. Fingers crossed.
Now BRB, we'll be over here daydreaming about all the fire shadow creations that will surely come from this palette.
Updated Sept 6, 12:05 PM: Kat Von D officially shared details of her upcoming Saint + Sinner palette with fans, and they included a few surprises we didn't see coming. The $62 palette officially drops September 19 (AKA, soon!) on katvondbeauty.com, and we predict it won't be sticking around for long. Kat also explained that the red and white pans at the top actually aren't eyeshadows like the rest of the palette; they're actually topcoats. Leave it to Kat to keep us on our toes. Can't wait to see all the cool layering combos we can create with this one!


A customs bond is necessary for those who import merchandise into the United States for commercial purposes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires a customs surety bond for merchandise valued at over $2,500, along with firearms, food and other imports that are subject to federal mandates. With a customs bond, an individual ensures all duties, fees and taxes associated with imports will be paid to the federal government.
When Will You Need to Obtain a Customs Bond?
What Types of Customs Bonds Are Available?
Selecting the right customs bond requires an individual to consider how often he or she will import merchandise. If an individual intends to import merchandise on one occasion, a single entry bond is ideal. If an individual plans to import merchandise frequently and through multiple points of entry, a continuous bond may prove to be the optimal choice.
What Is the Maximum Amount of a Customs Bond?
The amount of a customs bond may vary based on the duties, fees and taxes associated with the imported merchandise.
The CBP will determine the amount of a single entry bond. Typically, this amount is no less than the total value of the imported merchandise plus all duties, fees and taxes associated with it. If the imported merchandise is subject to federal mandates or consists of restricted goods, the bond amount may be no less than three times the total value of the merchandise.
With a continuous customs bond, the minimum bond amount usually is $50,000. For importers, the minimum continuous bond amount is $50,000 or 10 percent of the total taxes and fees that the importer paid in the past 12-month period – whichever amount is greater.
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She's strong. She's courageous. She's powerful. She is a surrogate!
Incredible women are out there, willing to make miracles happen through gestational surrogacy. They come from all walks of life—the stay-at-home mom raising toddlers, the executive who loves being pregnant, the woman who simply feels compelled to help a couple in need. Their motivations and personal interests all vary, but they share a common thread. Surrogates are human beings who are willing and able to do something incredible for someone else. We thought we'd take some time to educate you on — and clear up some common misconceptions about — what it takes for a woman to be a successful surrogate.
A surrogate should be honest about everything. Throughout pregnancy, unexpected questions and concerns will arise, and absolute transparency and communication will be key. The simplest way to address newly developed issues or worries is for intended parents and surrogates to establish an open and honest relationship. Moreover, being truthful encourages communication. This will help to foster the surrogate-intended parent relationship and make the experience all the more worthwhile and meaningful.
Surrogacy is a huge commitment. With travel, screenings, evaluations, treatments, and — last but certainly not least — the actual pregnancy, the surrogate has a lot going on. That's why it's vital she be on top of her game and know how to efficiently manage her time. And, it's important that she understands that surrogacy may need to take precedence over other commitments. A woman who decides to become a gestational surrogate needs to be all in— head and heart, as well as womb!
It's of the utmost importance that a surrogate have a clear understanding of what's going on at all times. After all, it is her body. The more knowledge a surrogate acquires, the smoother the journey will be. Those interested in surrogacy can learn by asking questions and conducting research. From the first day of screening to the day she leaves the hospital after delivery, she should fully know her role. At Circle, the entire Surrogate Prescreening Team are experienced surrogates. So from the very first email or phone call, women are able to gain an understanding of what the process is like…from someone who has been through it!
Women who are becoming gestational surrogates need to be in good shape. A prospective surrogate should be in excellent overall health to ensure that both she and the baby come through the process safe and sound. Additionally, prenatal care is very important for any woman who is expecting to conceive.
A successful pregnancy requires that the surrogate not consume alcohol, not smoke, eat a well-balanced diet, cut out certain foods, get enough sleep, be active and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 33. Weight plays a role because the levels of body fat can affect conception as estrogen is stored and produced in fat cells. The BMI limits are set by the fertility clinics to ensure a woman will respond properly to medications.
As anyone who has given birth before knows that there are a wide range of physical and emotional aspects that result from pregnancy. Having a positive and supportive personal environment is just as important as having the proper medical care when it comes to getting through the journey. A great surrogate should have more than one person in her support system and be willing to talk openly about her involvement in the program. When a surrogate tells her family and friends about the journey, the experience is that much more rewarding.
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Q: Sorting in SQL Server I am trying to sort a week column with the datatype varchar because the weeks are in this format 2017_6, 2017_7. As we all know SQL sorts varchar numbers like 2017_1, 2017_10, 2017_11 etc.
How can I get it to sort numerically, without changing the weeks format? I tried nvarchar but that didn't work.

A: One simple way is to use the length:
order by len(weekcol), weekcol

For multiple years:
order by left(weekcol, 4), len(weekcol), weekcol

A: you can also sort by this field length. e.g:
SELECT ........ order by len(myfield),myfield

A: Trick using PARSENAME, this will work with any year range:
ORDER BY CAST(PARSENAME(Replace(ColumnName, '_', '.'), 2) AS INT),
         CAST(PARSENAME(Replace(ColumnName, '_', '.'), 1) AS INT);

Sample execution with sample data:
DECLARE @TestTable TABLE (MonthValue VARCHAR (10));

INSERT INTO @TestTable (MonthValue) VALUES
('2017_6'), ('2017_7'),  ('2016_12'), ('2017_10'), ('2017_11');

SELECT *
FROM @TestTable
ORDER BY CAST(PARSENAME(Replace(MonthValue, '_', '.'), 2) AS INT),
         CAST(PARSENAME(Replace(MonthValue, '_', '.'), 1) AS INT)

Result:
2016_12
2017_6
2017_7
2017_10
2017_11

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Manage a team that designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.
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Manages and controls activities in multi-functional areas of sections. Ensures appropriate operational planning is effectively executed to meet Corporate specifications. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. Strong communication skills, analytical skills, thorough understanding of product development. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 years of software engineering or related experience.
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We re looking for Sr. Manager of Software Development with expertise and passion in solving difficult problems in distributed systems, virtualized infrastructure, and highly available services. If this is you, at Oracle you can design and build innovative new systems from the ground up. These are exciting times in our space - we are growing fast, still at an early stage, and working on ambitious new initiatives.
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Sirius' partners
The Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory involves innovative companies in the construction of its new light source
Fabrício Marques and Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
LNLSComputer representation of future LNLS installations: first third-generation source in Latin AmericaLNLS
The Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) is inviting innovative Brazilian companies to help build Sirius, a new, third-generation synchrotron light source that will replace the current source, which has been in operation since 1997. The project will cost R$650 million, to be funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) and other partners. On June 28, 2013, LNLS held a Sirius Partnerships workshop, in which it presented a list of the technological challenges involved in building the new source to about 50 company representatives. The estimate is that at least 70% of the project will be carried out with the assistance of partners. The workshop was a response to a 2009 suggestion by FAPESP, which gave the MCTI the idea of using the construction of Sirius as an opportunity to mobilize the research and development capacity of companies in the state of São Paulo.
Peter Wongtschowski, president of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), the organization responsible for managing the LNLS, said the initiative is an opportunity to strengthen Brazilian companies. "Importing will always be our second option. Our goal is to meet the demands of science and technology in Brazil and generate opportunities for domestic companies to invest in innovation." According to physicist Antonio José Roque da Silva, director of the LNLS, this type of partnership has differing impacts on businesses. "For a large company, the interaction is advantageous because it involves their teams in sophisticated challenges and qualifies them as suppliers in the accelerator market," says Silva. Two companies have already begun work: WEG, in Santa Catarina, is building the electromagnets, and Termomecanica, in São Bernardo do Campo, will provide copper pipes that require a different kind of lamination. Silva says that for start-ups, signing a significant contract is a challenge for a business that is still seeking to establish itself.
WEG's manufacture of electromagnets is a challenge, since they are not common production line products, says Antonio Cesar da Silva, the company's director of marketing and institutional relations. "We've always been driven by technological challenges. So much so that, in addition to an administrative board, we also have a science and technology board," he says. According to Luis Carlos Rabello, Termomecanica board member, the chance to participate in the Sirius project will yield more than financial benefits: "The partnership will be productive for our company and for the country, which still lags behind in technological innovation."
The LNLS selected a set of challenges to be presented to companies (see box). They include, for example, "fluorescent monitors for electron beam profiles" and "development of low-power current sources," identified by mapping the set of systems and components needed for the ring. Some are expected to be delivered next year, while others only need to be ready later. In the case of the electromagnets from WEG, delivery will be staggered over time – more than a thousand parts need to be manufactured. Other components, such as the monitoring train, only need to be delivered when the tunnel is ready in 2016. In the coming weeks, the companies that show interest will be assessed based on their technical capacity. After the selection is made, the companies must keep to a tight schedule, which includes prototyping, testing and manufacturing. Some of the components will be produced abroad. "Some sophisticated systems require a long production process, such as the manufacture of mirrors. There would not be time to produce them in Brazil," said Silva.
Involving companies in the construction of large scientific facilities is common practice in Europe and the United States, but still rare in Brazil. The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) uses the competence of Brazilian aerospace technology companies in various projects. The construction of the dome for the SOAR telescope in the Chilean Andes, and the development of cosmic ray detectors for the Pierre Auger Observatory, in Argentina – projects supported by FAPESP – used domestic high-technology companies as suppliers (see Pesquisa FAPESP Nº 188). "The LNLS provides an opportunity for companies in the state of São Paulo to develop and train their personnel. They can submit projects for funding through FAPESP programs, such as the Innovative Research in Small Businesses Program (Pipe)," said Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, FAPESP Scientific director, who attended the workshop. "A country cannot be strong in science and research in academia unless it is also has companies that are strong in these areas," he stated. During construction of the first accelerator, from 1987 to 1997, there was little partnership with companies. "The first accelerator was built almost entirely in-house, in part because of the social environment at that time, such as high inflation, the difficulty in importing anything and financial uncertainties," said Silva.
Synchrotron radiation is generated by electrons produced in an accelerator, which circle in a large ring at nearly the speed of light and, when they pass by magnets, deflect due to the magnetic field. Photons are emitted, resulting in synchrotron light. The electromagnetic waves at the LNLS are used by researchers all over the country, at end stations or beamlines at different points around the ring, in studies of the atomic structure of materials such as polymers, rocks, and metals, in addition to proteins, molecules for drugs and cosmetics, or even three-dimensional images of fossils or even cells. Based on technical specifications Sirius will be the only third-generation device in Latin America. "The partnership with industry is crucial because it will give us this perspective of innovation and scientific and technological development in Brazil," said Luiz Antônio Elias, the executive secretary of the MCTI.

This work first appeared on Pesquisa FAPESP under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. Read the original here.

LNLSComputer representation of future LNLS installations: first third-generation source in Latin AmericaLNLS The Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) is inviting innovative Brazilian companies to help build Sirius, a new, third-generation synchrotron light source that will replace the current source, which has been in operation since 1997. The project will cost R$650 million, to be funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) and other partners. On June 28, 2013, LNLS held a Sirius Partnerships workshop, in which it presented a list of the technological challenges involved in building the new source to about 50 company representatives. The estimate is that at least 70% of the project will be carried out with the assistance of partners. The workshop was a response to a 2009 suggestion by FAPESP, which gave the MCTI the idea of using the construction of Sirius as an opportunity to mobilize the research and development capacity of companies in the state of São Paulo. Peter Wongtschowski, president of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), the organization responsible for managing the LNLS, said the initiative is an opportunity to strengthen Brazilian companies. "Importing will always be our second option. Our goal is to meet the demands of science and technology in Brazil and generate opportunities for domestic companies to invest in innovation." According to physicist Antonio José Roque da Silva, director of the LNLS, this type of partnership has differing impacts on businesses. "For a large company, the interaction is advantageous because it involves their teams in sophisticated challenges and qualifies them as suppliers in the accelerator market," says Silva. Two companies have already begun work: WEG, in Santa Catarina, is building the electromagnets, and Termomecanica, in São Bernardo do Campo, will provide copper pipes that require a different kind of lamination. Silva says that for start-ups, signing a significant contract is a challenge for a business that is still seeking to establish itself. WEG's manufacture of electromagnets is a challenge, since they are not common production line products, says Antonio Cesar da Silva, the company's director of marketing and institutional relations. "We've always been driven by technological challenges. So much so that, in addition to an administrative board, we also have a science and technology board," he says. According to Luis Carlos Rabello, Termomecanica board member, the chance to participate in the Sirius project will yield more than financial benefits: "The partnership will be productive for our company and for the country, which still lags behind in technological innovation." Selection The LNLS selected a set of challenges to be presented to companies (see box). They include, for example, "fluorescent monitors for electron beam profiles" and "development of low-power current sources," identified by mapping the set of systems and components needed for the ring. Some are expected to be delivered next year, while others only need to be ready later. In the case of the electromagnets from WEG, delivery will be staggered over time – more than a thousand parts need to be manufactured. Other components, such as the monitoring train, only need to be delivered when the tunnel is ready in 2016. In the coming weeks, the companies that show interest will be assessed based on their technical capacity. After the selection is made, the companies must keep to a tight schedule, which includes prototyping, testing and manufacturing. Some of the components will be produced abroad. "Some sophisticated systems require a long production process, such as the manufacture of mirrors. There would not be time to produce them in Brazil," said Silva. Involving companies in the construction of large scientific facilities is common practice in Europe and the United States, but still rare in Brazil. The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) uses the competence of Brazilian aerospace technology companies in various projects. The construction of the dome for the SOAR telescope in the Chilean Andes, and the development of cosmic ray detectors for the Pierre Auger Observatory, in Argentina – projects supported by FAPESP – used domestic high-technology companies as suppliers (see Pesquisa FAPESP Nº 188). "The LNLS provides an opportunity for companies in the state of São Paulo to develop and train their personnel. They can submit projects for funding through FAPESP programs, such as the Innovative Research in Small Businesses Program (Pipe)," said Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, FAPESP Scientific director, who attended the workshop. "A country cannot be strong in science and research in academia unless it is also has companies that are strong in these areas," he stated. During construction of the first accelerator, from 1987 to 1997, there was little partnership with companies. "The first accelerator was built almost entirely in-house, in part because of the social environment at that time, such as high inflation, the difficulty in importing anything and financial uncertainties," said Silva. Synchrotron radiation is generated by electrons produced in an accelerator, which circle in a large ring at nearly the speed of light and, when they pass by magnets, deflect due to the magnetic field. Photons are emitted, resulting in synchrotron light. The electromagnetic waves at the LNLS are used by researchers all over the country, at end stations or beamlines at different points around the ring, in studies of the atomic structure of materials such as polymers, rocks, and metals, in addition to proteins, molecules for drugs and cosmetics, or even three-dimensional images of fossils or even cells. Based on technical specifications Sirius will be the only third-generation device in Latin America. "The partnership with industry is crucial because it will give us this perspective of innovation and scientific and technological development in Brazil," said Luiz Antônio Elias, the executive secretary of the MCTI.


As part of the process on how to manage your Direct Payment (DP) we have now developed a way forward to make this easier for you.
To do this we will begin to roll out the 'Aberdeen Pre-Paid Card' during 2019.
The Aberdeen Pre-Paid Card will help you with your DP. You will no longer have to manage a separate bank account or complete and submit financial audits. You will be invited to attend a briefing session where you can see how the 'Aberdeen Pre Paid Card' will operate and how it will help you.
The Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 came into effect on 1 April 2014. This Act changes the way in which councils deliver social care and support services to individuals, families and carers.
Self-Directed Support (SDS) is the term that is used to describe the ways in which social care services and support will be offered to individuals and families.
SDS is all about giving individuals freedom of choice so they can get the kind of support they want, where and when they want it. The aim of the new Act is for supported people to be equal citizens with both rights and responsibilities.


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Hamil-Swag: A Sticker Situation!
August 6, 2014 itshamiltimeAlexander Hamilton, Hamil-Swag, Hamilton1 Comment
(1) Wall Decals
Because your walls have clearly been missing a 2-4 foot Hamilton cutout, here are some options. I haven't read any reviews of these products, but am contemplating getting one for my office- please comment if you've purchased any of them:
Historical Cutouts, a website specializing in educational cutouts of historical figures, offers this 72-inch cut out of Hamilton that can either be made as a cardboard cutout or as a "vinyl wall graphic."
WallMonkeys has several Hamilton decals, which can be ordered in sizes ranging from 12 by 18 to 48 by 72 inches. Some of their designs include:
This image of the Hamilton statue at Central Park
and this stack of $10 bills
Amazon offers a Hamilton wall mural that is 24 by 32 inches. The description states:
Wall Murals are a simple, affordable way to brighten up any space in your home or office. Transform an ordinary room into a tropical escape, celestial adventure, enchanted forest, or spectacular cityscape. This Wall Mural is made of one 4'x6′ high quality laminated photographic paper panels. The mural surface wipes clean and is stain resistant. Murals are re-usable and repositionable. Removable, paint safe picture hanging strips are included for ease of hanging.
(2) Bumper Stickers
"Alex in Blue" bumper sticker from Cafe Press
I ❤ Hamilton bumper sticker
(3) Other Stickers
From artist Martin Freejam, Red Bubble offers this Grand Master Swag design, that can be printed on either a sticker or a t-shirt.
Anyone who has seen the logo for The Hamilton in DC knows that Hamilton can certainly rock a pair of shades. (On a related note, I will *finally* get to check out The Hamilton when I have a work trip to DC next month and am very excited!!):
PBS' "New York" on Alexander Hamilton
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The PBS website description of the documentary series states:
"This seven-part, 14 1/2 hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it reveals a complex and dynamic city that has played an unparalleled role in shaping the nation and reflecting its ideals."
Of course, Alexander Hamilton was an integral figure in the history of New York, and two sections of the documentary specifically addressed Hamilton's contributions. These sections are now available on YouTube.
Saving King's College: Hamilton and Columbia University
August 4, 2014 August 4, 2014 itshamiltimeAlexander Hamilton, Columbia, Columbia University, Hamilton, John Jay, King's College, New York, New York CityLeave a comment
Columbia University is one of the most distinguished educational institutions in the world. US News ranks it as one of the top colleges in the country and it has a stellar reputation for academics and research. (Not to mention, my little brother Sid graduated from Columbia a few years ago!) King's College held a special place in Hamilton's affections. His two year experience as a student was a catalyst for his revolutionary ideas and the basis for some of the most important and long-lasting friendships, including his friendship with Robert Troup. King's College was a fundamentally Tory institution, and during Hamilton's time there, college president Myles Cooper was vehemently opposed to the revolutionary sentiment in New York.
In fact, as David C. Humphrey writes in From King's College to Columbia, 1746-1800:
"Probably half or more of all the King's College students and alumni living in 1776 became loyalists. so did Myles Cooper, four of the five other men who taught liberal arts at King's between 1770 and 1777, and more than two-thirds of the governors who participated in policy making during the early 1770s. The college leaders conceived of their institution as a bulwark of the established order, not as its critic. On the very eve of the Revolution they sought to strengthen the college's ties to the Crown."
In Stand, Columbia: a History of Columbia University in the City of New York, 1754-2004, Robert McCaughey writes that "Tory loyalities and eight years out of operation had nearly consigned" King's College to the "dustbin of history."
James Duane, the first postwar mayor of New York City, who had come under scrutiny for siding with Hamilton in the Rutgers v. Waddington case and limiting the application of the Trespass Act of 1783, was a major advocate for saving the college. Duane, along with George Clinton, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, spearheaded an effort to reopen the college under the auspices of the New York state legislature. In early 1784, Duane initiated a discussion in the New York Senate, and "on March 24, 1784, the senate received a 'Petition of Governors of King's College' urging adoption of Duane's proposal."
The Columbia website states:
"In 1784, Hamilton and fellow state legislator John Jay (Kings College 1764) were instrumental in reviving King's College as Columbia College. Hamilton served as a regent of Columbia from 1784 to 1787, and as a trustee from 1787 until his death on July 11, 1804, when he was shot in a duel by his political rival Aaron Burr. Hamilton is buried in the Trinity Church cemetery. The Alexander Hamilton Medal, presented each year by the Columbia College Alumni Association, is the highest tribute awarded to a member of the Columbia College community. Winners include Columbia president Dwight D. Eisenhower and alumni Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II."
On April 13, 1787, Hamilton, Duane, and Jay's efforts paid off and the New York Legislature approved a new charter that allowed the college more freedom and self-government than the more restrictive 1784 charter. Robert A. McCaughey writes:
"In point of fact, the 1787 charter made the college substantially more private than King's College under the 1754 charter or Columbia College under the 1784 charter. None of its twenty-four trustees were to be state officeholders serving as ex officio members, and all replacements for future trustees were to be elected by incumbents. The board was henceforth to be wholly self-perpetuating, as it would remain until 1908, when provisions were first made for alumni nominations to the board. No less important in terms of the institution's future identity, the charter explicitly linked for the first time governance and locale by its prepositional designation of 'the Trustees of Columbia College in the City of New York..'"
This 1787 charter was the foundation upon which Columbia College was built, and which allowed the college to grow over time as an institution.
Bowery Boys Podcast on Hamilton Duel
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The Bowery Boys have a popular podcast series on New York history and recently released their 168th podcast on the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, entitled "Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton: The duel at Weehawken and the terrible consequences of an ugly insult."
The description of the podcast states:
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met at a clearing in Weehawken, NJ, in the early morning on July 11, 1804, to mount the most famous duel in American history. But why?
This is the story of two New York lawyers — and two Founding Fathers — that so detested each other that their vitriolic words (well, mostly Hamilton's) led to these two grown men shooting each other out of honor and dignity, while robbing America of their brilliance, leadership and talent.
You may know the story of this duel from history class, but this podcast focuses on its proximity to New York City, to their homes Richmond Hill and Hamilton Grange and to the places they conducted their legal practices and political machinations.
ALSO: Find out the fates of sites that are associated with the duel, including the place Hamilton died and the rather disrespectful journey of the dueling grounds in Weehawken.


How can that be? A married bachelor? How can a man who is known to be married still retain the title of a bachelor? Yes, it's very possible. In fact, there are many of such men out there; waiting to make their own confession. Come with me and read one man's confession.
"What's wrong?" I approached her, but she waved me away.
"Not here! Later." She left before I could argue further.
I didn't try to stop her. Temitope knew. Somehow she'd discovered the secret I'd concealed for months. That I'd fallen in love with 2 other women.
Temitope and I had been undergraduate sweethearts in a University in Lagos. I couldn't wait to marry her. But our marriage soon became a war-zone. Close ties to her family, who lived nearly, constantly interfered with our marriage. Temitope didn't see the need to separate herself from her parent's umbilical cord, and put me first. She ran to them when we had a disagreement. If we plan a trip, she always saw the need to invite her family member along.
Over time, I began to feel like a boy waiting on the reserve bench; waiting to join a big men's football team; raising my hand and shouting, "Pick me! Pick me!" Jealousy grew, poisoning our marriage, and everything we shared.
Four years into our marriage, Temitope and I had drifted apart. I'd grown weary of being rejected, emotionally and sexually. She derived joy from others, rather than me; the man she married.
Her excuses for refusing my sexual advances ranged from fatigue to lack of interest. One night in bed, I massaged her back and legs, knowing it to be a turn-on for her. She murmured. "Not tonight, Kola. Maybe, tomorrow." She rolled over and slept off; leaving me dejected and hurt.
Before long, we were having it only once every couple of months. I envied my married co-workers who described frequent and healthy sexual relationships. As my resentment grew, I began to wonder what I'd ever loved about Temitope.
Needing a change, I enrolled in a part-time Law programme in our alma-mata. There, I met Ifeoma in my first year. We attended classes together. I learned her father worked for the same company I did. Ifeoma and I both had kids the same age. She was stuck in an unsatisfying relationship with a married man, twice older than her; I was disillusioned in my marriage. We connected instantly, sharing long conversations during lunch, in-between classes, and sometimes even during class.
Second year, Ifeoma and I didn't have any classes together. Deprived of the opportunity of seeing and talking with each other, we started to chat over the internet. I a created a new e-mail account strictly for our coded correspondence.
Our instant sms scheme began as a way to communicate during class, similar to the way I'd passed notes as a kid in secondary school back in Ekiti state. But the sessions grew more frequent, and soon I was singing for Ify while at work and late at night while doing nothing. Our physical separation provided a false sense of security when our conversations and e-mail turned gradually more flirtatious or sensual.
Ifeoma stood out from the other women I knew. She was free-spirited, intelligent, funny, and kind. But most important, she was attentive and non-judgmental or demanding. As our friendship grew, so did my romantic feelings.
Inside, though, I was in a world of quiet desperation. I knew I was breaking my marriage vows, but I felt Temitope's rejection justified my feelings for Ifeoma. I often cried out to God through my heart. I knew he'd forgive me if I repented. But at the same time, I blamed God for allowing my marriage to crack. And frankly, I wasn't ready to repent. I really needed Ifeoma.
Sensing the divide between us, Temitope sought ways to spend more time together, clearing her calendar of events, she planned weeks in advance. She made certain we ate dinner together and cooked my favorite Ifokore (Ijebu food). I stubbornly resisted her efforts.
"How was your day?" she'd ask, when I came home from work.
"Fine!" I'd reply, and then ignore her. Although I knew I should work on my marriage, I was still angry about Temitope's loyalty to her parents and her constant rejection of my sexual advances. I wanted to hurt her as badly as she'd hurt me. Oooh yes!
Shocked, Temitope began to sob… "Jeee! Why is this happening to me?" she said repeatedly.I cancelled our reservations the next day; while fantasizing about Ifeoma.
Sure, she was going to confide her feelings toward me, I logged onto my e-mail box. I read her message, enjoying every word.
For the first time in months, I felt needed and wanted. I looked forward with anticipation to "kissing" Ifeoma. A few days later, in a "remote spot", we shared our first "kiss". My heart said I'd found paradise; my head screamed, what are you doing? Although we never progressed past one "kiss" at a time; each time we kissed, the urge to continue grew.
As I continued to withdraw from Temitope, she became suspicious and angry. "You touch your computer notebook more than you touch me," she complained.
"Welcome to my world," I mumbled, remembering her sexual rejections.
"Kola, I've tried. Won't you ever forgive me?" "Do you want the truth?" I asked.
I thought about Ifeoma; how she treated me with respect and gave me the attention I craved. She soothed my wounded ego with compliments and love notes; filling a void in my heart. I began to believe she was my soul mate. I was in love again.
At exactly 10:47pm a message from Ifeoma popped up on my yahoo messenger platform, and I quickly left the bedroom with my computer notebook.
"What was that?" Temitope asked.
Adrenaline rushed through my body but I remained speechless.
I knew my sneaking around was wrong. I buried myself in work and school; no longer interested in going home early like I used to. Fearing my relationship with Ifeoma would soon be discovered, I limited my contact with family and church friends. I knew I should end things between us, but I wasn't strong enough.
Six weeks had passed since Ifeoma and I admitted our feelings each other. One night after skipping class to be with her, I returned home to receive a call from Mr. Ojo Bello, a close family friend. He asked if I'd meet with him that evening.
For some reasons, I confessed my relationship with Ifeoma and that I was ready to leave Temitope and our son for her. Bello listened patiently, making only one request. That I should allow him to arrange a meeting between me, Temitope and our pastor. I agreed.
The next day, Temitope confronted me in my office. Bello had told Temitope about Ifeoma, I guessed.
"Who is she?" Temitope asked. "How long has this been going on?" And how many women are there?
I told her Ifeoma's name and that we'd been involved for six or seven months.
"I think so," I admitted. "I'm not sure I can end the relationship. How did you find out?" I asked her.
Temitope started to cry. "Bello told my parents. When I stopped by their house this afternoon, mom was crying. They didn't want to tell me what was wrong, but I guessed." It shows, I thought angrily. Once again, Temitope's parents had come between us.
I felt I was on trial as I confessed everything – that I'd become emotionally involved with Ifeoma through e-mail and instant messaging, and that the affair was on the verge of becoming permanent.
I hoped Temitope would give up on us. Since I didn't have the courage to end our marriage, I wanted her to do it for me.
When I revealed that that Ifeoma's mother attended the same women's cultural group meeting as Temitope, her control snapped. "What?" she yelled. "It's her?" Eyes flashing with anger, she ran to backyard. Grabbing a beer bottle, she beat it against a sack of granite and rushed at me with it. I ran upstairs, but no place to hide.
I stood in the bedroom, torn between anger, shame, and fear.
You drove me to it, I thought bitterly. You chose your parents over me, so I chose Ifeoma over you.
The next five days were my darkest days. My secret was out. Our family and Church friends knew what I'd done. Inside me, a spiritual battle raged. Who am I?
I felt like a real married bachelor!
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Discover what the Commission is doing to support Member States and stakeholders to safeguard Europe's cultural heritage.
Link to direct information: https://ec.europa.eu/culture/policies/selected-themes/cultural-heritage
Europe's cultural heritage is a rich and diverse mosaic of cultural and creative expressions, an inheritance from previous generations of Europeans and a legacy for those to come.
It includes natural, built and archaeological sites, museums, monuments, artworks, historic cities, literary, musical and audiovisual works, and the knowledge, practices and traditions of European citizens.
Cultural heritage enriches the individual lives of citizens, is a driving force for the cultural and creative sectors, and plays a role in creating and enhancing Europe's social capital. It is also an important resource for economic growth, employment and social cohesion, offering the potential to revitalise urban and rural areas and promote sustainable tourism.
The role and actions of the EU
While policy in this area is primarily the responsibility of Member States, regional and local authorities, the EU is committed to safeguarding and enhancing Europe's cultural heritage through a number of policies and programmes.
Europe's cultural heritage is supported by a range of EU policies, programmes and funding, notably the Creative Europe programme. EU policies in other areas that take increasing account of heritage span from research, innovation, education, environment, climate change and regional policies to digital policies. Consequently, funding for cultural heritage is available under Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens and European Structural and Investment Funds.
EU Member States pursue policy collaboration on cultural heritage through the Council of Ministers for Education, Youth, Culture & Sport, and through the Open Method of Coordination. Running since 2019, the Commission expert group on cultural heritage advises on how to implement EU policies for cultural heritage. It involves Member States, associated countries, European cultural heritage networks, civil society organisations and international organisations, as well as EU institutions.
European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage
One of the most important features at EU level is the European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage (2018), which reflects the common set-up for heritage-related activities at European level. It builds on the efforts of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, to capture and scale-up its success to ensure a lasting impact. The Framework establishes a set of four principles and five main areas of continued action for Europe's cultural heritage:
Mainstreaming/integrated
Evidence-based policy making
Multi-stakeholder
5 areas of continued action
an inclusive Europe: participation and access for all
a sustainable Europe: smart solutions for a cohesive and sustainable future
a resilient Europe: safeguarding endangered heritage
an innovative Europe: mobilising knowledge and research
a stronger global partnership: reinforcing international cooperation


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If you have been surfing the web for a while, you may have decided it is time to build your own genealogy web site. A web site is a way to connect with unknown distant cousins and post your family data so that other researchers find you.
One of the best acknowledged ways of using the internet to find out more about your family is to use the Web as a type of bulletin board putting what information you know about your family on it and making it known to the online genealogical community so that unknown relatives can find you.
Build a FREE family tree online at Ancestry for the easiest and quickest way to put your genealogy online. Not only is it free, but you will instantly be added to the Ancestry search engine so others can quickly find you. In addition, Ancestry will match your file to tell you if others have any of the same ancestors and put you in contact.
You can add stories and photos, audio and video.
Or, if you prefer to have a website on your own domain, here are step by step instructions to building your own genealogy website and putting your family tree online.
Comparison of the many genealogy programs that are available for little or no cost which will convert your genealogy into web sites even with little or no knowledge of HTML.
Once you have your family tree online, the next step is to decide what additional content you would like to add to your web site. Learn how to do it.
All sorts of genealogy graphics, backgounds, and clip art.
Learn how to publicize your website, so others can find it.
The best way to find others researching your family tree is to build a web page so thers can find your family tree. Web pages are like posting a note that the entire world can see. You may be looking for someone else who is researching the same family of 100 years ago. You may be looking for others whose ancestors are from the same town. You may be looking for lost family. Whatever it is you seek, finding others with the same interests, family tree and background can personalize your genealogy as nothing else can. Whatever you are looking for, a web page can be the first step.
It can be that one of the more exciting experiences for a genealogist is to find some one else researching the same family. Not only is there the joy of being introduced on-line to a new cousin, but there is the added benefit of being able to pool your genealogical research. Sometimes that cousin may hold the key to your finding many additional generations or may know just a very small piece needed to finish a perplexing puzzle. Or they may have family pictures, stories, bibles or letters to share or have completed some research on a line that you haven't yet begun. And not only can you pool past research, now it is possible to share future research.


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Will Obama's Poll Decline Finally Break the Silence on Climate?
By Ted Glick on Oct 9, 2012
Four years ago, when Barack Obama was running against John McCain for the Presidency and when the climate crisis was not as severe as it has become, both Obama and McCain were in agreement that 1) it existed and 2) action should be taken on it. As importantly, they both spoke about this issue throughout the campaign.
Obama's program back then, put forward in early August 2008, projected 1 million plug-in hybrid cars by 2015, a commitment to energy efficiency, investing in an upgrade of the national utility grid, weatherizing one million homes annually, a 100% auction—with no freebies for polluters–of carbon emission permits, and a goal of 5 million new green jobs. He consistently incorporated language in his speeches for the US to advance wind and solar, to "heal the planet."
Compared to then-President George Bush, these were important, if limited, steps in the right direction, and Obama and the Democrats have made efforts, with some success, to move most of these and other clean energy programs forward.
But when it comes to talking about the much-worse, deepening climate crisis in 2012, Obama has essentially censored himself. It is stunning, and deeply disturbing, that this is happening, given events just this year like record heat and widespread drought and a new record for Arctic ice melt. Some climate scientists who have been studying the Arctic for many years believe that it is possible that before the next Presidential election in 2016, the Arctic could be ice-free during the last month of summer.
What is baffling about Obama's silence is that polling shows consistently that taking action on climate is a winner politically. A poll of likely voters just last month conducted by Yale and George Mason University found these striking results:
"Most undecided likely voters (80%) believe that global warming is happening, while only 3% say it is not happening – which is very similar to likely Obama voters (86% and 4%, respectively).
"Two out of three Undecideds (65%) say that if global warming is happening, it is mostly human caused, the same as likely Obama voters (65%).
"Though few likely voters say global warming is the "single-most important" issue to them in this election, majorities of both likely Obama voters (75%) and Undecideds (61%) say it will be one of several important issues determining their vote for President.
"Undecideds as well as likely Obama voters say that President Obama (64% and 61% respectively) and Congress (72% and 78%) should be "doing more" about global warming."
For several months many climate and environmental groups have tried to break the silence on climate in the Presidential election campaign, so far without success. An on-line petition effort, www.climatesilence.org, was recently launched. Over 150,000 people signed a petition to Jim Lehrer to get him to ask a question on climate in the first debate, without success.
But in retrospect, I wonder what would have happened even if Lehrer had asked such a question. Given Obama's, and Romney's, respective first debate performances, there's a good chance they both would have said little of substance, done all they could to keep this from becoming a major issue.
Obama's debate performance, as indicated by polls released over the last several days, show that Obama has pretty much lost the lead he had been slowly developing prior to the debate. All signs point to a very close election that, as of now, could go either way.
In that context, and given the results of the Yale/George Mason and other prior polls, it sure seems like it would be to Obama's benefit that he regain his voice on climate. It's true that, like debating, this is something that he's not used to. He hasn't been talking about climate for years, literally. Ever since the failed Copenhagen climate conference in late 2009, Obama has rarely mentioned the issue, and when he has said something that's all that it has been, a mention.
But our current President does have a history of coming off the ropes with strength and passion when it has to do with his political standing or possible election defeat. If he and his campaign advisors finally realize that publicly speaking up for action to address the climate crisis is the right thing to do politically, maybe that will be what breaks the silence and, indeed, plays a key role in getting Obama elected.
It's a shame if this ends up being what causes it, but given our desperate climate reality, it's something to be welcomed. The planet, its people and all forms of life need a President who doesn't make jokes about but who has a vision, however cloudy, of a time when the "rise of the oceans begins to slow and our planet begins to heal."


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Guttural Slug – Plague of Filth (Brutal Mind)
Monday, 22nd July 2019 By Katarina McGinn
After making some waves in the slam community with two back to back releases in the earlier half of the decade (Intercranial Purgatory and Megalodon) and a single in "Atrocities." It's been six years since then, and now mastermind Mikkel Sørensen returns with a new vocalist in Anthony Davis (Gutfucked, Ex-Swine Overlord) for the third album in Plague of Filth.
Guttural Slug makes no apologies for what it is. This is brutal death/slam with a strong focus on massive walls of guitar chugs and extreme vocals. You aren't going to get technical riffs or elaborate guitar solos, you are simply going to be bludgeoned over the head for a 30-minute period. That said, Davis' vocals are varied and move in a variety of directions without laying into those completely over-the-top frog croaks and the like (yes, which die-hard slam fans happen to love), which grounds the album in more brutal death territory than Megalodon. There's not a lot of high-speed stuff here either, focusing on the groovy nature of the mid-tempo riffs and crawling slams, but it's also a nice reprieve from an overt reliance on the tin can-like blasts many of their peers frequently indulge in. Tracks like "Swallowed by Darkness" works because of the dedication of finding rich grooves to dive into and make your head bob, which just a slight hint of atmosphere. Some may find the slower pacing to be a bit one-note, but in fairness to the direction of the material, the riff quality is high enough that it never becomes an issue. Lastly, the production here is worth noting – it doesn't have that basement-level audio sound that slam sometimes shares with black metal, and it really augments the sound of the material.
Plague of Filth isn't exactly a revolutionary album, but it is remarkably fun and entertaining from start to finish. It hits all the marks for an album that wants nothing more than to beat you to a pulp, and keeps things moving in such a way that it's easy to return to. A good improvement from Megalodon.
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Girl my respect for Melissa Harris Perry has gone up two fold. I already had a deep love for the 'Sister Citizen' author, but when she called B.S. on a guest's assertion that only the wealthy take risks I knew she and I were kindred spirits.
It is about time someone in the media calls the GOP out on these lies they are constantly perpetuating.
Her eruption of frustration mirrored my own eruption that I had with a conservative colleague who decided they wanted to challenge me on my support of the President by starting the debate with outright lies and untruths. I have absolutely no problem debating anyone about my support of the President. I do; however, insist that we must start the debate in reality and not the GOP's perception of reality. Let's debate facts and not talking points that you received from Fox News and Rance Priebus.


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Stopping a Car – Are you Nervous?
Many Driving While Impaired offenses turn on the question of whether the police had the constitutional power to stop the car. That's because once the car is stopped, most people make all kinds of admissions and display all kinds of clues that indicate that they may be impaired. Once those field sobriety tests are conducted, and statements are made about having had "only two beers" or coming from "The Alehouse," a DWI case turns from bad to worse.
Consequently, your DWI lawyer will first look at the reason for the stop. Note that police have the right to pull a car over for any observed violation of traffic regulations or laws. And, pursuant to State v. Heien, police can even be mistaken about the law, so long as that belief is a good faith and honest mistake. In Heien, one of the defendant's taillights was out. Even though North Carolina traffic law does not require both lights to be burning, the officer, not being up-to-date on the fine points of Chapter 20 of the NCGS, pulled the car over. The Court of Appeals in Heien ruled that the mistake of law meant that the stop was illegal. But the Supreme Court of North Carolina recently reversed, ruling that the mistake was honest and therefore did not create an unconstitutional stop.
But what if there's been no specific traffic infraction or violation? Can police still pull over the vehicle?
The answer is "yes," but here police need to rely upon reasonable and articulable suspicion – something more than a hunch – that a crime is being committed.
But, as the North Carolina Court of Appeals recently announced in State v. Canty, the State must show some reasonable, articulable fact pattern that justifies a stop of a car.
On April 15, 2011, Corporals Bass and Pope of the Sampson County Sheriff's Office were stationed along I-40 in Sampson County. Corporal Bass later testified in court that he saw a green minivan slow from approximately 73 miles per hour to 65 mph. (The speed limit was 70 mph.) Corporal Pope's and Corporal Bass's official reports stated that the vehicle was going 65 mph before it slowed down.
even though it was not exceeding the posted speed limit. Corporal Pope described the reduction in speed as "dramatic" since the front of the vehicle dipped from the reduction in speed. Both officers testified that the two occupants of the vehicle stared straight ahead and appeared nervous.
Unfortunately for Corporal Bass and Pope, there was a video in the car that recorded the stop, including the vehicle's movement prior to the stop. No where on the video did the car travel over the fog line.
Canty's attorney failed to object to the introduction of evidence after the stop and failed to file a Motion to Suppress. Mr. Canty was arrested and ultimately convicted for felon in possession of firearms for the possession of guns found in the car after the stop.
The Court of Appeals held that the attorney's failure to object or raise the issue in a Motion to Suppress before trial consituted ineffective assistance of counsel. It further held that Mr. Canty, who was a passenger in the car, has standing to challenge the stop, and adopted the federal rule in Brendlin v. California in this respect.
But did the officers have reasonable suspicion to stop the car in which Canty was riding?
initiated, but nervousness has not been held to be a factor in initiating the stop.
State v. Myles, 188 N.C. App. 42 – nervousness alone is not enough for reasonable suspicion.
State v. McClendon, 350 N.C. 630 – "Ordinary nervousness" does not amount to reasonable suspicion.
What about Canty's or the driver's lack of eye contact?
State v. Euceda-Valle, 182 N.C. App. 268 – Refusal to make eye contact has also been considered in determining whether there was reasonable suspicion to prolong the traffic stop but has not been considered in the context of initiating the traffic stop.
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Brisbane International Film Festival: Opening Night Review
The Brisbane International Film Festival kicked off at the Palace Barracks Cinema last Wednesday evening with the premiere of 'The Railway Man', the latest film from Australian director, Jonathan Teplitzky.
Based on an inspiring true story and starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, 'The Railway Man' is a powerful and beautifully crafted story of love, suffering, forgiveness and reconciliation set against the backdrop of World War II.
Firth plays Brian Lomax, an English soldier struggling to come to terms with his traumatic experiences suffered as prisoner of the Japanese after the fall of Singapore.
Almost 50 years later, Lomax tracks down the Japanese soldier, Takashi Nagase (Hiroyuki Sanada) responsible for the horrific torture he endured to try and understand his physical and psychological torment. Gripping and emotionally driven, 'The Railway Man' is sure to be a runaway success.
Opening Night celebrations continued after the film at GoMA where Dubmarine played a stripped-back set while director Teplitzky and producer, Chris Brown (no, not that Chris Brown), mingled with the crowd.
Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, the Brisbane International Film Festival boasts a program of 137 feature films, including 45 Australian premiere films, restored classics and a wide selection of international productions.
The Brisbane International Film Festival runs until November 24. View photos from the night here.
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If there is one name synonymous with Christian family values, parental advice and influence, that name would be Dr. James Dobson. With titles which are mentioned in churches, mom's groups and Christian circles everywhere, one anticipates a title such as Bringing up Girls to be loaded with the plethora of helpful information and wisdom that has made Mr. Dobson famous. The front cover of the book states "Practical advice and encouragement for those shaping the next generation of women". This would have to be the long awaited companion to Bringing Up Boys, from the man who has fathered his own daughter and son, hosted his own talk show and brings his background in clinical psychology and practical faith to all he shares.
On one hand I really did not love this book overall. I think that a lot of it was information overload, and it felt like I was back in one of my Early Childhood Education classes for a bit. We know these are perilous times for girls and children in general. But as a parent, a mom to be specific, I am looking for practical encouragement and advice without an overload of research to back it up. It's not that I do not want any, it can be discouraging as opposed to encouraging. I think it's hard to avoid the reality that the days are frighteningly evil and getting worse.
On the other hand, Dr. Dobson delivered a thorough perspective and viewpoint of raising girls in this conflicted culture. I would suggest reading through the chapters that really speak to you, as opposed to reading right through. It is a book I would refer to again and again so I certainly am glad it's in my current library and would say that if you have profited from Dr. Dobsons prior books you will appreciate this resource for your Christian library!
There were a couple of parts of the book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Chapter 10 is one of my favorites. It is a list compiled by another author and titled "Fathers To Daughters".
Parents are whisked from childhood right through the teen years in this list of suggestions, wisdom and tips for cherishing each moment and gaining a clear perspective in light of the bigger picture. This was encouraging and challenging. Tender and painful!
I also loved a part where the good Doctor gives his perspective of the monthly cycle and I will just say it is the most perfectly profound perspective I have ever read. That alone is worth the read in Chapter 18 which covers Puberty and Adolescence.
Last but not least the question and answers are really one thing that he does well. He was not as detailed at times but reiterated from other instances he has addressed some of the topics in his previous books.
wisdom and insight you will not be disappointed.
I warn you though, it's not all sugar and lollipops.
I received this book for the purpose of review.


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Message from Chancellor Kent Syverud
Friday, February 25, 2022, By News Staff
Chancellor Kent Syverud
Dear Members of the Orange Community:
I write today as the world observes, with great concern, news reports coming out of Ukraine with horrific images of airstrikes, bombings, gunfire and fleeing citizens. During the University Senate meeting Wednesday, I shared that part of my role as Chancellor is to anticipate and prepare for events that will impact Syracuse University. With Russia's invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine, I fear we are now facing a very significant moment that will have a ripple effect throughout our community.
These events are distressing for all of us, but especially to our community members who are experiencing this conflict in deeply personal ways. Our university is home to students, faculty, staff and alumni from Ukraine as well as from Russia. They have loved ones who may be in harm's way. Syracuse University also has many students, faculty and staff that are active-duty military or in the Guard or Reserves. They, and their families, may have their lives changed dramatically on short notice due to the response to this conflict. The economic sanctions and measures being implemented and contemplated between nations could have a significant effect on our university and our people in an environment where supply chains and international travel are already strained.
Our Student Experience team has already reached out directly to our students from the region to offer individual support. Resources, services and supports are available to all students, as well as to faculty and staff. And, I have asked that University leadership and academic experts help our community navigate the potential challenges ahead.
On behalf of our university, I have reached out to our graduate, Borys Gudziak '80, H'18, archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, offering our support and concern. I assured him that our university joins all in the world who value peace in condemning the invasion of Ukraine.
As always, our Orange community will come together to support those in need. For now, I ask all of us to offer grace and kindness to students, faculty and staff who are impacted by these events.
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has extended the effective date of its model Health Insurance Exchange Notices through May 31, 2020. Previously, these model notices were set to expire on May 31, 2017. No other changes have been made to these notices.
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Looming Legal Challenges on the Horizon: COVID-19's Ongoing Influence on American Higher Education
Dr. James "Jim" Castagnera, Esq.
Former Associate Provost and Legal Counsel for Academic Affairs
Rider University (Lawrenceville and Princeton, New Jersey)
Many colleges and universities are flat on their backs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden switch from face-to-face instruction to 100% online learning in the space of a weeklong spring break left the heads of faculty, staff and students spinning. More significantly, institutions faced the legal, financial, and ethical dilemma of how to make their students whole. Room and board fees were refunded or converted to credits for next year. Tuition posed a more complex challenge. Students continued to receive instruction, albeit not via their preferred method. Faculty continued to be paid their full salaries. And colleges incurred transition costs, such as beefing up learning platforms like Blackboard and Canvas, while absorbing the upkeep of vacant buildings.
Some students took to social media to complain about being victims of a bait-and-switch policies, despite their schools having no control over the pandemic or the shelter-in-place orders out of the governors' mansions. With the flap of their wings, the buzzards were soon circling the prostrate institutions. Google "student lawsuits over tuition" and ads like this lead the lineup of search results:
[Law firm name] is investigating claims for a possible class action on behalf of students, families and guardians who paid tuition, room and board and other fees for the Spring 2020 academic semester at any education institutions, and who-because of that institution's response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic-lost the benefit of the education for which they paid without having any or all of their tuition, room, board and other fees refunded to them.
Time was when solicitation of clients was branded "champerty" and condemned by bar associations and ethics boards alike. Those days are long gone, having given way to billboards and TV commercials and solicitations such as this one.
By the end of May, MarketWatch.com had identified more than 100 such suits already clamoring for attention in our already clogged courts.
Legal issues being raised in these class actions include:
Breach of contract: In one such suit, brought against the University of California, the complaint points to marketing materials that emphasize the quality of campus life. ("You'll find yourself among leaders of all kinds: Peace Corps volunteers, non-profit founders, student-government presidents, scholarship winners, and club organizers.")
Consumer rights: Some suits argue that online learning is only a pale shadow of traditional instruction. This view is being sharply challenged, especially by academics whose institutions — and they are many — already boast robust online programs.
What are the chances of success? As early as March, some schools anticipated student and parental complaints by offering pro rata tuition and fee refunds in tandem with room and board rebates. Ultimately, these payments may set the pattern for settlements. First, however, defendants are likely to try their luck at moving judges to dismiss these actions. I predict that most such motions will be granted for the following reasons:
Academic deference: Way back in 1978 in University of Missouri v. Horowitz, the U.S. Supreme Court established the principle of "academic deference." Since then, countless courts have declined to second guess college administrators and faculty where academic decisions are concerned.
Act of God: Most contracts contain, among their boilerplate provisions, a force majeure Where this is the case, both the pandemic (a textbook Act of God) and the subsequent government actions (classic force majeure) made full performance a literal impossibility for colleges required to close their gates.
Contract interpretation: The basic contract between students (and paying parents) and their universities is "I pay you tuition; you deliver an education." Legal arguments seeking to insert additional bells and whistles historically have failed. Recall the ill-fated class actions attempted against low-ranked law schools a dozen years ago; not one ever got to a jury.
Meanwhile, some faculty and some faculty unions also have it in for their institutions.
According to members of the Association for Academic Personnel Administration, a loose affiliation of labor-relations experts, most faculty unions have demanded their right to engage in "effects" bargaining over the relocation of members from their classrooms to their home offices. While such talks have been both wide-ranging and virtual, "no strike" clauses in collective agreements have forestalled work stoppages. Anyway, it's hard to sustain a picket line, when there's no one around against whom to picket.
Individual faculty suits are more likely to be the order of the day as the fall semester draws nigh. The most likely causes of action are:
Disability discrimination: Professors with compromised immune systems, if required to return to brick-and-mortar classrooms, are likely to argue an entitlement to the "reasonable accommodation" of continuing current online teaching.
Promotion & tenure: Junior faculty, facing up-or-out decisions, will push back against negative outcomes, contending their opportunities for success were stymied by the sheltering situation and/or that the online evaluation process was fatally flawed.
Anticipating such suits and establishing fair processes and sound documentation protocols are among preventative measures I recommend. Changes wrought by COVID-19 and the threat of its recurrence have sown anxiety and anger. The plaintiff's bar is seeking to take full advantage. I can offer no silver bullet against these predators. However, we know what to expect and we can act now to meet the challenges.
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Afghanistan and Chicago
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"I don't know what everybody thought would happen. It's literally history repeating itself. . . . No foresight in what enemy was being fought. Conventional war doesn't beat an insurgency, period."
Such is the sober assessment of what's happening in Afghanistan from one military source who has seen that particular s***hole country. There seems to be a general feeling in the military that after achieving the original objective of the mission in Afghanistan — chasing al-Qaeda out of the country — the objective was then changed to something that was never going to happen, i.e., creating a modern "democracy" there.
Longtime national security adviser K.T. McFarland says:
The truth is the Afghan war was lost 19 years ago when we switched from our original mission of destroying Al Qaeda to a new mission – nation building a modern Afghanistan.
Our leaders wanted to turn one of the most backward, corrupt, illiterate, desolate, tribal countries in the world into a democracy that would rebuff Al Qaeda.
Our military efforts were doomed from the start when we tried to create a sophisticated Afghan military that relied on American forces, air support and intelligence.
Our original goal in Afghanistan was straightforward – kill those who killed our people. We sent a small contingent of American special forces in right after the Sept. 11 attacks and they succeeded brilliantly.
Within three months our troops, working alongside Afghan tribal leaders, destroyed most of Al Qaeda. They had the few hundred remaining fighters surrounded, including Usama Bin Laden, huddled in the caves of the Hindu Kush mountains separating Afghanistan from Pakistan.
Instead of finishing them off then and there or pursuing them through the mountains and into the tribal regions of Pakistan to destroy them, we inexplicably let them slip away.
We paid Pakistan handsomely, year after year, to finish off Al Qaeda for us. While they happily pocketed our aid, they never went after Bin Laden, and let his organization survive and even grow.
Instead, we stuck around Afghanistan consumed by Mission Impossible. We lost over 2,000 Americans, tens of thousands of Americans were injured, and over a trillion dollars wasted.
Remember the elections in Afghanistan? All those women voters with purple ink on their fingers? That was a very bad omen. Given all the misery caused by "women's rights" in America, why did anyone think it was a good idea to impose "women's rights" on Afghanistan?
K.T. McFarland mentions the casualties. In the worst year in Afghanistan, 2010, the U.S. suffered 440 troops killed in action.
So far this year in Chicago, 480 people have been shot to death.
When will the U.S. begin its withdrawal from Chicago?
UPDATE: Welcome, Instapundit readers!
And perhaps I should point out that Chicago is known to harbor anti-American terrorists. But why bring up Bill Ayers at this late date?
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Sport Extra – UEFA Champions League Road to Final
The UEFA Champions League is made up of three qualifying rounds namely;
In the play-offs, club play two matches against each other I.e Home and Away. The club that scores the highest aggregated goals, qualifies for the next round. Away goals and penalties are used to determine the winner in the event of a draw.
Only the Ten teams/clubs that emerges from the play-offs – Five teams from league route and another Five teams from the champions route will then join the automatic entrants in the 32 clubs at the group stage.
The clubs are splits into 8 group / 4 sides each that will go on to play home and away against each other usually between the month of September and December to ascertain which 2 clubs from each group enter the UEFA Europa League round of 32.
The first and second from each group of the group stage – 16 clubs will play 2 matches each until semi-finals, home and away with the same rules as the play-offs and group stage.
In this stage, the winner will play the runner-up of another group.
This is the last and the deciding single match of the season. The one for this season will be held at the SAN SIRO, Milan on the 28th of May, 2016.
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The following businesses filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Detroit Oct. 27-Nov. 2. Under Chapter 11 protection, a company files a reorganization plan that the court must approve.
Optimal Care Dialysis Inc., 18600 James Couzens, Detroit, voluntary Chapter 11. Assets and liabilities unavailable.
H&R Electric Inc., 44039 N. Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, voluntary Chapter 11. Assets: $1,368,028.25; Liabilities: $4,139,792.57.


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