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MRS Spring Meetings & Exhibits/
2019 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit/
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What's your future in Materials Science and Engineering? Tenured professor, laboratory researcher, industrial engineer, advocate, journalist—so many choices!
Join this panel of scientists who will share their insight about the role of materials science and engineering in their organizations and address existing career paths to explore.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Meiken Falke, Bruker Nano GmbH
Meiken Falke is Global Product Manager at Bruker Nano GmbH. She is engaged in improving analysis options for qualitative and quantitative element mapping on the nanoscale in materials and life science. In her role at Bruker, she focuses on R&D and the application of detector systems for x-ray energy-dispersive spectroscopy in transmission electron microscopes and the respective business development. Falke joined Bruker in 2008. Previously, she was a lecturer researching materials properties and behavior on the nanoscale. During her time in academia, between 2002 and 2005, Falke spent three years as one of the first postdocs at the SuperSTEM Laboratory in Daresbury, United Kingdom, and helped to set up this international user facility for aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy.
Sossina M. Haile, Northwestern University
Sossina M. Haile is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, a position she assumed in 2015 after serving 18 years on the faculty at the California Institute of Technology. She earned her PhD degree in materials science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992. Haile's research broadly encompasses materials, especially oxides, for sustainable electrochemical energy technologies. She has established a new class of fuel cells with record performance for clean and efficient electricity generation, and created new avenues for harnessing sunlight to meet rising energy demands. She has published more than 170 articles and holds 12 patents on these and other topics. Among her many awards, in 2008 Haile received an American Competitiveness and Innovation (ACI) Fellowship from the National Science Foundation in recognition of "her timely and transformative research in the energy field and her dedication to inclusive mentoring, education and outreach across many levels."
Nico Hernandez Charpak, STROBE, NSF Science and Technology Center
Nico Hernandez Charpak joined STROBE as the Associate Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer in October 2017. STROBE, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Technology Center, aims to advance real-time functional imaging by advancing and combining different imaging modalities (visible light, x-ray, nanoprobe, electron microscopy, among others). He focuses on connecting and coordinating research across STROBE's six campuses, as well as on enhancing cutting-edge imaging science and technology knowledge transfer to STROBE's trainees, the general public and STROBE's industry partners. Hernandez Charpak received his BS degree in physics and computer engineering from Universidad de los Andes in 2011, and PhD degree in physics from JILA and the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) as part of the Kapteyn-Murnane Research Group in August 2017. His research focuses on the development of novel characterization tools for thermal and mechanical properties of nanostructured systems based on tabletop sources of coherent, extreme ultraviolet light. In his "free" time he enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing and producing the LatinoLabs podcast and the Science for Democracy podcast projects with CU Boulder young scientists.
Suveen N. Mathaudhu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and University of California, Riverside
Suveen N. Mathaudhu is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of California, Riverside. Via joint-appointment, Mathaudhu also serves as Chief Scientist for the Solid Phase Processing Science Initiative at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Prior to those roles, he was the Program Manager for the Synthesis and Processing of Materials Program at the U.S. Army Research Office, an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Postdoctoral Fellow, and later Materials Scientist at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory Weapons and Materials Research Directorate. Mathaudhu received his BSE degree from Walla Walla University in 1998, and PhD degree from Texas A&M University in 2006, both in mechanical engineering. Mathaudhu studies the underpinning mechanisms that will make metallic materials and composites lighter and stronger. His research interests encompass all aspects of the fundamental processing-microstructure-property-performance relationships in metallic and composite materials. Mathaudhu is active in several technical societies, and is currently serving as co-Chair of MRS' Awards Committee. Mathaudhu is also an expert on the science of superheroes as depicted in comic books and their associated movies, and frequently consults in these areas.


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The Biggest Royal Moments of 2019
From Meghan Markle suing a British publication to Prince Andrew stepping back from his royal duties and all the births, weddings, and state dinners in between.
By Caroline Hallemann
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This year has been described as a second annus horribilis for the royal family; the first, famously, was 1992, when Windsor Castle literally caught fire, and three out of the Queen's four children separated from their spouses. And while the Queen may not use latin again to describe 2019, here have been plenty of scandals over the past 12 months. There was Prince Philip's controversial car accident; Prince Harry's searing statement about the press; an Prince Andrew's announcement that he'll step back from his royal duties. But there was much to celebrate as well, including the birth and christening of baby Archie, a royal wedding, and Prince Charles's history-making visit to Cuba.
As 2019 comes to a close, take a look back at the 30 biggest royal moments of this turbulent year.
Prince Philip's Car Accident
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On January 17, Prince Philip's Land Rover collided with another car near Sandringham. Fortunately, the then-97-year-old royal was unharmed, and the driver and passenger of the other car sustained minor injuries. A nine-month-old baby was in the backseat of the other car and was also fortunately uninjured. While the story certainly made headlines—and prompted debate about whether nonagenarians should be allowed to drive—the retired royal did not face charges in connection with the accident. That said, he did voluntarily surrender his license, and is now only allowed to drive on private roads.
Charles and Camilla Take a History-Making Trip to Cuba
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Charles and Camilla went on several royal tours this year to locations ranging from Ireland to New Zealand, but perhaps their most noteworthy trip was to Cuba during a tour of the Caribbean. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were the very first members of the British royal family to ever make an official visit to the country.
The Royal Households Split
On March 14, amid rumors of a rift between Prince Charles's two sons, Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace announced that Prince William and Prince Harry were officially separating their royal households. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's offices then moved to Buckingham Palace, while the Cambridges' team stayed in Kensington Palace. "This long-planned move will ensure that permanent support arrangements for the Duke and Duchess's work are in place as they start their family and move to their official residence at Frogmore Cottage," a spokesperson said in a statement at the time.
Harry and Meghan Launch Their Own Instagram Account
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A few weeks after the Sussexes established a separate household, they also launched their own Instagram account, @SussexRoyal."Welcome to our official Instagram," the caption reads. "We look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important announcements, and the opportunity to shine a light on key issues. We thank you for your support, and welcome you to @sussexroyal." They signed the message simply "Harry & Meghan."
Kate Receives the Royal Victorian Order
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On Will and Kate's eighth wedding anniversary, Queen Elizabeth gave her granddaughter-in-law a rare honor. The British monarch made Kate a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, an appointment which, according to the royal family's website, is "the personal gift of the Sovereign" and "awarded to those who have served The Queen or the monarchy in a particular way." At formal events, like the annual diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace (pictured here), Kate will now wear a blue sash and a silver star-shaped pin to indicate the honor.
The Sussexes Make the Move to Windsor
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In April, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved out of their home at Kensington Palace and into Frogmore Cottage, just a few weeks before baby Archie arrived. The new house, which is situated on the Frogmore Estate in Home Park in Windsor, was given a major renovation before the royals moved in, a project which cost $3.05 million in public funds.
Baby Archie Is Finally Here
On May 6, Meghan gave birth to a healthy baby boy. "Their royal highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to announce the birth of their child," reads an official announcement, which was posted on the Sussexes' Instagram account. His name, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, was announced a few days later. Archie does not currently have a royal title, but that could change once Prince Charles becomes King.
Lady Gabriella Windsor's Wedding
After two major royal weddings in 2018, another member of the Queen's family tied the knot at Windsor Castle in 2019. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent's daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor married Thomas Kingston in May with several senior members of the royal family in attendance, including the Queen, Prince Philip, Princess Anne, Prince Harry, and Princess Beatrice.
President Trump's State Visit
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In June, President Trump arrived in the U.K. for a three-day state visit, the goal of which was to "reaffirm the steadfast and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom."
Trump was met by protestors in the country, but he also had a packed itinerary of events with the royals including tea with Prince Charles at Clarence House, a tour of Westminster Abbey with Prince Andrew, and a lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
A Rumored Feud Between the "Turnip Toffs"
In March, the British newspaper The Sun claimed that Kate had a new "rival," Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, a friend who lives with her husband in a grand estate near Will and Kate's home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall. (The area was once known for its turnip crops.) But the Daily Mail was quick to debunk the speculation, with royal reporter Richard Kay even reporting that both women "have considered legal action but, because none of the reports have been able to offer any evidence about what the so-called dispute is about, they have chosen to ignore it." Whether or not the two women were on good terms, they were both in attendance at Trump's State banquet at Buckingham Palace. (That's Rose above in white.)
Prince Louis Makes His Buckingham Palace Balcony Debut
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Will and Kate's youngest turned 1 this year, and was seen waving his arms wildly during the annual Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
Meghan Redesigns Her Engagement Ring
In her first public appearance following the arrival of her son Archie, the Duchess of Sussex debuted a newly redesigned engagement ring, with a noticeably different, thin micro-pavé band. It was later reported that the new band was a gift from Prince Harry, as was Meghan's new eternity band, in honor of both the royal couple's one-year anniversary, and the birth of their first child.
Prince Philip's 98th Birthday
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At 98, every birthday is considered a major moment. While Prince Philip is retired from royal duties, and has been for several years now, he was seen at a few public events in 2019, including Gabriella Windsor's wedding in May, just a few weeks before he celebrated the milestone.
Archie's Christening
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Baby Archie's christening was a private affair in Windsor. And while Harry and Meghan did release a few photos to the public in honor of the religious milestone, they kept the names of his godparents to themselves, prompting a complicated debate about royal privacy.
Meghan Meets Beyoncé
British royalty met the American kind on the orange carpet at the European premiere of the Lion King this summer. "The baby, so beautiful," Beyoncé said about Harry and Meghan's newborn Archie during the meeting. "We love you guys." Jay Z also reportedly offered the Sussexes a parenting tip: "The best advice I can give you, always find time for yourself," he said.
Meghan Launches the Smart Set
Over the past year and a half, Meghan has brought a new perspective to the royal family's longstanding tradition of supporting charities through patronage. Last year, she raised funds for the Hubb Community Kitchen by launching a cookbook; this year, she combined two of her passions—fashion and empowering women—and launched a limited-edition line called the Smart Set. For every item purchased from the capsule collection, one was donated to her patronage, Smart Works, which prepares underprivileged women for the job market.
Princess Charlotte Marks Her First Day of School
William, Kate, and Prince George accompanied Charlotte on her first day at Thomas's Battersea in September, and while she was a bit timid in front of the camera, Prince William said she is "very excited" to start the new school year.
Harry and Meghan's Royal Tour of Southern Africa
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In September, the Sussexes embarked on an ambitious tour of southern Africa. Harry and Meghan brought their baby, Archie, along for the ride as they championed causes ranging from women's empowerment to the elimination of landmines, and met with civil rights icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu. "I think Archie will look back at that in so many years and understand that right at the beginning of his life he was fortunate enough to have this moment with one of the best and most impactful leaders of out times," Meghan said of the meeting, which is pictured here. "It's really special."
Meghan Files a Privacy Lawsuit Against the Mail on Sunday
Despite the noteworthy moments early on in the tour, the Sussexes' visit to South Africa will likely be remembered for the news that came on the final day of Meghan and Harry's trip. The Sussexes shared that Meghan is suing the Mail on Sunday, an announcement which was coupled with a searing open letter by Prince Harry about the press, in which he said: "I cannot begin to describe how painful it has been." Read it in full here.
It was revealed later that Prince Harry is also pursuing legal action against the owners of the Sun and the Mirror over alleged illegal phone hacking.
Princess Beatrice's Engagement
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The royal family announced the news that Princess Beatrice was engaged to her boyfriend Edoardo "Edo" Mapelli Mozzi in September."We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement," the happy couple said in a statement. "We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can't wait to be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness." The wedding is expected to take place sometime in 2020.
An Emotional Documentary
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Shortly after they returned home, British network ITV aired Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, a documentary about the Sussexes' tour of southern Africa. For the film, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan gave their most candid interview yet, opening up about the scrutiny of the tabloids and its impact on their mental health. During the film, Meghan spoke about this "really challenging" period in her life, saying:
"Look any woman especially when they're pregnant, you're really vulnerable, and so that was made really challenging, and then when you have a newborn ... And especially as a woman, it's really, it's a lot. So, you add this on top of just trying to be a new mom or trying to be a newlywed. And also thank you for asking because not many people have asked if I'm okay, but it's a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes."
When ITV's Tom Bradby more pointedly asks her if it has been a struggle, the duchess simply says "yes."
Prince Harry Opens Up About His Relationship With Prince William
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After months of rumors of a rift between the two brothers, Prince Harry also addressed the speculation head on in the documentary saying that they are "certainly on different paths at the moment."
"Part of this role and part of this job and this family being under the pressure that it's under... stuff happens," Harry said. "But look we're brothers. We'll always be brothers."
Prince Charles Attends Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony
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In October, representatives from monarchies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East traveled to Japan to celebrate Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony. The group in attendance were the representatives of a new generation of royals, and many present have either recently ascended to the throne themselves, or are heirs apparent, patiently waiting in the wings.
Prince William's Major Fashion Moment
On well-received royal tour of Pakistan undertaken by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in October, Prince William made a serious fashion statement when he skipped his usual suit and tie and tried out a traditional Pakistani sherwani in a bold green shade.
The Queen's Dresser Opens Up
Very few people know what life is really like inside Buckingham Palace, but this year, Queen Elizabeth granted permission to Angela Kelly, who has served as her dresser and confidant for 25 years, to write a book not only about royal fashion, but also about their experience working together. It's a fascinating look behind the scenes at all the preparation that goes into every royal moment.
Prince Charles Lays a Wreath on the Queen's Behalf
For the third year in a row, Prince Charles laid a wreath on his mother's behalf during the Remembrance Sunday service. It's one of several indications that the Queen is starting to shift some of her responsibilities to younger members of the royal family. Notably, she also passed on longstanding patronages to both Kate and Meghan this year.
Prince Andrew Gives a Disastrous Interview About Epstein
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Even after Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in jail earlier this summer, members of his high profile social circle continued to remain in the headlines for their associations with the convicted sex offender. In November, the Duke of York attempted to clear the air with a "no holds-barred" interview with the BBC's Emily Maitlis.
The two sat down at Buckingham Palace and discussed not only Prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein, but also the accusations that he had sex with Virginia Roberts Giuffre while she was being trafficked by Epstein, which he vehemently denied. The broadcast was widely regarded as a disaster for the Queen's second son.
Prince Andrew Steps Back from His Royal Duties
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Following enormous public criticism of the interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew voluntarily stepped back from his royal duties.
In a personal statement released in November, the Duke of York said that he had asked for permission from the Queen to "step back from public duties for the foreseeable future," noting that his association with Epstein has become a "major disruption" not only for the royal family but also for the charities and organizations he supports. He also said he'd be willing to speak with law enforcement, "if required."
Read the full statement here.
The Shrug That Went Viral
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Between her depiction in the latest season of The Crown, and two videos that went viral shortly after the show's premiere, Princess Anne is having a serious moment on the internet here at the end of 2019. But for the record: She wasn't shading Trump with that shrug during the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace. Royal reporter Valentine Low recently shared the real story behind the footage: "The Queen, after greeting the Donald (and the Melania), turned to Anne to see who was next. But there wasn't anyone waiting: Trump was the last leader to be received by the Queen," he wrote on Twitter. "Anne raised her hands in the air, laughed and said: 'It's just me,' adding a moment later 'and this lot' as she pointed to the members of the household behind her."
That said, another clip of the Princess Royal made the rounds on Twitter suggesting she was part of a conversation about the U.S. President, but it's unclear what she said.
Queen Elizabeth Meets With Boris Johnson
Twice this year, the Queen met with Boris Johnson, her 14th Prime Minister, and asked him to form a government in her name. The second was in December, following his party's landslide victory in parliamentary elections, which all but guarantees Brexit will happen.
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Frank Mundy Coombs (30 July 1906 – 15 April 1941) was an English painter, architect and art dealer.

Early life
Frank Coombs was born in Radstock, the son of Frank and Louisa Isabel Coombs, of Bath, Somerset.

He studied art at King's School, Bruton under Arthur Jenkins.

Career

Frank Coombs qualified as an architect and  worked  at the Hampshire County Council. For two years, he lived in the island of Sark and there met Ala Story, while Story was on a vacation, and followed her back to London, where Story owned the Storran Gallery.

Coombs was responsible for the progressive turn of the Storran Gallery. Originally selling woodcuts and greeting cards, when Coombs joined the gallery in 1935 he organized his first show, a show that completely changed the future of the business. After that first show, Coombs, together with Eardley Knollys and Ala Story, exhibited works by Pavel Tchelitchew, Ivon Hitchens, Frances Hodgkins, Christopher Wood and Victor Pasmore. When Story sold her share to Knollys, Knollys and Coombs started to exhibit works by Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, Maurice Utrillo, Glyn Philpot (Philpot painted Coombs' portrait), Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Gauguin, Maurice de Vlaminck, André Derain and Amedeo Modigliani. Under Coombs' and Knollys' direction, the Storran Gallery became one of the most notable galleries of its time promoting Modernist art.

Coombs was part of The London Group. He was among the young artists nicknamed the Cork Street Front, and exhibited with them in 1940 at the Special War-time Show hosted by the New Burlington Galleries.

Coombs and Knollys befriended many clients like Lady Ottoline Morrell, Duncan Grant and Graham Sutherland.

Personal life
Coombs and Eardley Knollys were romantic partners.

World War II and death
At the outbreak of World War II, Coombs joined the Royal Navy (HMS Caroline) and was killed during the Belfast Blitz by enemy action on 15 April 1941. After Coombs's death the bereaved Knollys closed the Storran Gallery in 1944.

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First 4 issues of "Driftwood". Each will be shipped by the date of its release between April 2016 and March 2017. Each issue will vary in number of pages and finishing.


I have considerable experience of all forms of investigations and treatment for Adult Macular Degeneration (AMD).
The macula is responsible for the most important functions of seeing: colour and high-definition vision. Degeneration of the macula is usually associated with increased age and it remains one of the major causes of sight loss in people over 50.
AMD patients should eat a balanced diet with an emphasis on coloured fruits and vegetables, particularly those rich in deep green and orange/yellow colours. This is a diet rich in trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants (see www.telegraph.co.uk/health/wellbeing/8390367/Can-you-eat-your-way-to-better-sight.html).
Wet AMD is caused by a growth of abnormal blood vessels in the macula area. Left unchecked, it can lead rapidly to total loss of useful vision. Modern treatments have revolutionised the prognosis of this formerly devastating condition, and many people's sight can be preserved with intraocular injections.
AMD blurs or distorts central vision and patients with such symptoms need urgent specialist evaluation. Confirmation of the diagnosis is by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). This technique produces clear pictures of the layers beneath the surface of the eye, viewed in 3D. Diagnosis is confirmed by Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) in which a dye is injected into the arm, and photographs are taken of the back of the eye where the dye has travelled, to reveal any abnormal blood vessels.
Treatments for Wet AMD are now almost exclusively by intraocular injection of either Avastin or Lucentis. Both are essentially equally reliable in addressing the condition.
The drug is injected into the eye initially monthly... most patients need only between four and seven injections over the two years following diagnosis. Many patients dislike the idea of needles and are anxious about this form of treatment, but in practice this has proved to be a surprisingly well-tolerated and safe procedure.


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Home News Guam News Battle Lines Being Drawn In Class Action Suit Against Tiyan Land Swap...
Battle Lines Being Drawn In Class Action Suit Against Tiyan Land Swap Law
Guam – The battle lines are being drawn in the class action suit that seeks to over-turn the Tiyan land swap law as both sides gathered Wednesday for the first court hearing in the case.
Wednesday's hearing before Superior Court Judge Arthur Barcinas was merely a scheduling conference and none of the merits were argued, in court.
The case pits 72 former Tiyan landowners against 5-thousand other dispossessed ancestral landowners in a struggle over control of the land held in trust by the Guam Ancestral Lands Commission [GALC].
The Guam Ancestral Lands Commission has un-contested administrative control over 1,608 acres of island land. Public law 158 seeks to give title to 971 acres of that total to just 72 families who make up the former Tiyan land owners group. 60% of the total would go to a minority of the dispossessed ancestral landowners who lost their land to military condemnations after World War 2.
Attorney Curtis Van de Veld filed the lawsuit seeking to stop that from happening on behalf of the class of all dispossessed landowners. A class that he says numbers more than 5-thousand. Only 3 members of that Class were present for the court hearing.
On the other side, the Tiyan landowners group. More than a dozen of them turned out for the Wednesday hearing. They want to ensure that Public Law 158 is upheld, and the Tiyan land swap law is fully implemented.
The leader of the group, Bennie Crawford expressed confidence, pointing out that the 971 acres awarded to them under P.L. 158 are no longer a part of the GALC Trust. The new law has awarded that property to them.
However, to be sure their interests are well represented, Crawford has hired Attorney Mike Phillips. Phillips told PNC News that the place to settle the dispute was at the legislature, not in court.
Assistant Attorney General Bill Bischoff is representing GovGuam's interests. And the argument he made in his motion to dismiss Van de Veld's class action suit is that title to the ancestral lands was never held by any of the dispossessed land-owners. "As a matter of law, the plaintiffs have never owned the Lots in question; the Lots are being held by the GALC in public trust, and the Legislature is free to revoke or modify the terms of a public trust taht it creates."
A restraining order remains in effect barring implementation of Public Law 158 until the merits are heard. Judge Barcinas set the next hearing date for December 10th .
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In 2005, Thomas Friedman reintroduced the centuries old "disproven" theory that our world is flat. While in figurative language, our capacities have greatly increased with the both the onslaught of the Internet, and the late 20th century technological advancements of transportation. The World is at our fingertips.
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Castleton Square Mall
Riding off of the achievement of Lafayette Square Mall on the city side, DeBartolo proposed two additional, similar malls. Ground was broken for the mall 1970 and it opened in September 1972 with four anchors.
At that time, there was very little improvement in Castleton. In the years that followed growth sprang up on all sides adjacent to the mall, most of it retail using a few residential apartment complexes and office buildings combined in. From the early 1990s, the Castleton corridor was built up.
Construction was started in 1990 to get a fifth anchor on the south side of the mall. L. S. Ayres opened its Castleton Square place in 1992, and a sixth food and anchor court was added in 1999. The subsequent calendar year, the mall underwent an extensive renovation.
In 2012, the mall expanded both End Line and H&M, introduced Off Broadway Shoes to the Sears wing, also moved Forever 21 into the prior Borders distance out front.
On May 31, 2018, it was declared that the Sears store would be closing in September 2018, along with 62 other people across the nation. Simon Malls later on is going to have a redevelopment of the soon-to-be-vacant Sears store in the mall. That way the shoppers can finish shopping and then learn all about Indiana Dunes State Park.
This climate controlled mall boasts four key department stores, a food court, play area, and specialty stores which range to the fashions of women to sporting goods. Among the 130 stores, this shopping jar includes Forever 21, H&M, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Macy's and Lego.
Shoppers will also find fascinating dining choices from a sit down restaurant such as McAlister's Deli to grab and go options like Chick-fil-A or Maki of Japan. Top off your visit with a picture at our 14 screen AMC Theatre.
Castleton Square is conveniently located off I-465, exit Allisonville Road. In the entire staff at Castleton Square, we look forward to your visit soon! More info


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Drumma Boy Defends Young Jeezy's 'TM103' Hiatus, "It's Hard To Just Work On Music"
S. Samuel July 25, 2011 3:25 pm
After Def Jam's Young Jeezy recently came clean about having a hard time focusing on his long-awaited Thug Motivation 103 album, SOHH reached out to contributing producer Drumma Boy to get his take on the Snowman's frequent pushbacks.
Speaking on their relationship, Drumma said he maintains a very close bond to Jeezy.
"I'm extremely therapeutic to everybody I work with," Drumma Boy told SOHH. "So it's not like I"m just selling beats or passing off beats for 'this' person to rap on and 'this' person to rap on. I might just have a conversation with you that changes your life or I might tell Jeezy one or two things that he could do to flip around. It's things like that, that can really help the moves that he makes. We look out for each other like that. It's more of a therapeutic situation, making sure he gets what he needs. I did a record with him and Travis Barker. We got a special guest on the features, so stay tuned to that. I mean, Jeezy is a, when I speak on consistent grind, he has to be probably the leader in that category as far as consistency and how many records he's doing and how much he's doing with the clothing line and how much he's doing on tour, overseas, with the kids and charity events." (SOHH)
Drumma also vouched for Jeezy, saying his numerous outside commitments have forced TM103's delays.
"You gotta understand, when you're dealing with all of these different businesses and companies, it's hard to just work on music," Drumma Boy added. "It's hard to work on just only music. So with that being said, TM103 on the way. It's finally gonna drop. The 'Lose My Mind' record is Grammy-nominated and we didn't even put out the project yet. It's a single-driven game and dude just wants to make sure he gives his fans 100 percent and the best that he can give them. I mean, you can only respect that. Yeahhhhhh boyyyy." (SOHH)
Last week, Jeezy explained his difficulty trying to remain focused on the LP.
"It took a long time to get the direction I was going, but when I got in the zone everything locked up," Jeezy explained. "I had to go back and recollect because it got to a point where I was so far away from what I know and what was helping me articulate my music. I'm on tour with [Lil] Wayne, so that's that rapstar superstar life–and I love it by the way–but then I had to go back home just to see what was really real, so I could take that from the streets and spread the word." (Hot 97)
In May, Def Jam Records denied reports claiming an official TM103 release date had been announced.
Last week, there were reports that the release of Jeezy'sproject, too, was imminent. However, a rep for Def Jam has confirmed to XXL that no such date has been set. When reached for comment, a rep for Def Jam responded, "We do not have a date for Jeezy yet." (XXL Mag)
A TM103 release date has not yet been announced.
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Heather joined Lifetime as a qualified assessor with a background in early years care. She has spent a number of years delivering early years apprenticeships as a Regional Apprenticeship Trainer but has recently moved over to a Care Coordinator role where she is developing a programme of early years courses for self-funded learners. She loves the film Forrest Gump, citing it as her 'all-time favourite film'. We couldn't agree more.
Having worked for training providers prior to joining Lifetime, I was aware of the good reputation of the company and when seeking to move from a college lecturer role, I knew this is where I wanted to work.
The best thing about working for Lifetime is the range of opportunities they have given me to progress and develop. I have been given development opportunities such as involvement in technology developments, I have been a WOW ambassador, am currently working towards the IQA qualification and now progressing into a coordinator role.
I started as a qualified apprenticeship trainer, have progressed on to my verifier award and am now progressing into the Commercial Care Coordinator Role.
I completed my University Early Years diploma in 2001 and following this I worked in three different nurseries progressing from assistant up to senior staff over a period of 6 years. I progressed into the role of Assessor in 2007 during which time I achieved my assessor award.
In 2013 I worked as a college lecturer in a foundation studies department, working with disadvantaged pupils to develop basic life skills including understanding health, exploring art and working in the community. I joined Lifetime as an Early Years Trainer in 2014.
Mid way through my Lifetime employment I had an opportunity to support development of business in the Devon area as an alternative to my previous area of Gloucestershire. The challenge with this was to generate interest, raise awareness and a develop a caseload of learners and businesses in an area in which Lifetime previously only had limited delivery in early years. This involved me facing a lot of challenges, in particular going out of my comfort zone to actively market in the area, as well as spend significant travel time to and from the area whilst maintaining a full caseload. By sheer determination, and working alongside supporting Area Mangers, we achieved the caseload and the business in the area is now thriving.
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From working with other provides it is clear that Lifetime has an over-arching understanding of the importance of quality in its service to its customers. It understands that ultimately quality can lead to quantity. Furthermore, in comparison to all my previous employment, Lifetime has been the one that seems to take opportunity and time to recognise my skills and support me in using them to develop myself and the business.


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The US Congress has agreed to spend $ 1.2 trillion to increase taxes on cryptocurrencies
Alvin Dean November 8, 2021 3 min read
The United States Congress passed a $ 1.2 trillion bill to improve the country's infrastructure, funded by a series of measures, including the taxation of brokers. Cryptocurrencies.
The bill, which was passed by Congress in the final vote of 228-206, marks a historic moment for the US cryptocurrency sector. In drafting the law, senators inserted a rule that would change the definition of an internal revenue service called a "broker" to include companies that trade in crypto-assets.
This means that if the bill is signed by President Biden, centralized companies such as Coinbase (NASDAQ 🙂 will be considered "brokers" and will have to report their transactions directly to the IRS.
Brokers must fill out forms that reveal the names and addresses of their clients. As a result of the proposed reporting requirements, it is assumed that the government could raise an additional $ 28 billion in taxes through cryptocurrencies.
When the bill was drafted, cryptocurrency companies expressed their concern that the new definition of "broker" could involve miners, validators, portfolio companies and developers if it was interpreted illegally. However, due to the widespread anonymity of the crypto verse, it is impossible to meet the strict reporting requirements.
In early August, when the law was passed, the Senate rejected an amendment exempting cryptocurrency companies from the requirements of the new tax return.
The Toomey-Warner-Lummis-Sinema-Portman amendment seeks to clarify that non-security agencies such as miners, appraisers, portfolio providers and protocol developers are not required to report to the IRS.
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The cryptocurrency advocacy group Proof of Stock Alliance (POSA) – which calculates Coinbase custody among its members – issued a statement in September confirming the "forgotten" amendment to the tax code (Section 6050I) included in the Infrastructure Act. It is an offense to falsely report the acquisition of digital assets.
The POSA report argued that the account meant that they had to report a receipt for digital assets worth more than $ 10,000, including the investor's identification and social security number.
Furthermore, the amendment of section 6050I may even be considered unconstitutional. Anyone who currently receives $ 10,000 in cash from the tax code must report it to the IRS. With fiat money, that responsibility is constitutional because a bank acts as a third party, but in a peer-to-peer world of crypto-transactions, authorities need a warrant under the Fourth Amendment, says Peter, director of research at the Coin Center. Von Walkenberg.
Although the Treasury has made it clear that the new legal definition of "broker" cannot include non-custodians, there is still much for the government to clarify before investors are satisfied with the plan. However, if the President gives his approval, it will be a good thing for the IRS.
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The Supreme Court's Conservatives Are Mad as Hell at Chief Justice Roberts
Damon Root | 7.9.2012 3:05 PM
Jan Crawford, the respected CBS legal correspondent who first reported that Chief Justice John Roberts switched his vote in the ObamaCare case, has a new story out with more comments sourced to individuals who appear to have direct knowledge of the Supreme Court's internal debates. And as she reports, the four dissenting justices in the case are mad as hell at Roberts for his actions:
If Roberts had been with the liberals from the beginning, sources tell me that would have been one thing; but switching his position – and relatively late in the process – infuriated the conservatives.
Of course it's unclear why he switched. He may have been focused solely on the law. But that is not what some of his colleagues believe.
Roberts initially sided with the four conservatives to strike down the heart of the health care law – the individual mandate, the requirement that all Americans buy insurance or pay a penalty.
When he changed his mind and joined with the liberals to uphold the law instead, he tried furiously – with a fair amount of "arm twisting" – to get Justice Anthony Kennedy to come along. Kennedy sometimes breaks with conservatives, so Roberts likely saw him as his best hope.
But on this issue of federal power, Kennedy was firm. The conservatives refused to even engage with Roberts on joining his opinion to uphold the law. They set out writing their own opinion – they wrote it to look like a majority decision, according to sources, because they hoped Roberts would rejoin them to strike down the mandate. Kennedy relentlessly lobbied Roberts until the end to come back. Of course he did not, and the conservatives' decision became a dissent.
Crawford's story also notably contradicts the recent report at Salon which claimed that Roberts wrote both the majority and the bulk of the dissent in the case.
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Келлихер () — тауншип в округе Белтрами, Миннесота, США. На 2000 год его население составило 150 человек.

География
По данным Бюро переписи населения США площадь тауншипа составляет 86,9 км², из которых 86,9 км² занимает суша, а 0,1 км² — вода (0,12 %).

Демография
По данным переписи населения 2000 года здесь находились 150 человек, 52 домохозяйства и 38 семей. Плотность населения —  1,7 чел./км². На территории тауншипа расположено 58 построек со средней плотностью 0,7 построек на один квадратный километр. Расовый состав населения: 97,33 % белых, 2,00 % коренных американцев и 0,67 % приходится на две или более других рас.

Из 52 домохозяйств в 32,7 % воспитывались дети до 18 лет, в 59,6 % проживали супружеские пары, в 3,8 % проживали незамужние женщины и в 26,9 % домохозяйств проживали несемейные люди. 23,1 % домохозяйств состояли из одного человека, при том 7,7 % из — одиноких пожилых людей старше 65 лет. Средний размер домохозяйства — 2,88, а семьи — 3,32 человека.

28,7 % населения — младше 18 лет, 8,0 % — в возрасте от 18 до 24 лет, 21,3 % — от 25 до 44, 28,7 % — от 45 до 64, и 13,3 % — старше 65 лет. Средний возраст — 39 лет. На каждые 100 женщин приходилось 105,5 мужчин. На каждые 100 женщин старше 18 приходилось 109,8 мужчин.

Средний годовой доход домохозяйства составлял 21 250 долларов, а средний годовой доход семьи —  23 750 долларов. Средний доход мужчин —  30 000  долларов, в то время как у женщин — 16 750. Доход на душу населения составил 12 613 долларов. За чертой бедности находились 30,0 % семей и 32,5 % всего населения тауншипа, из которых 59,0 % младше 18 и 33,3 % старше 65 лет.

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Тауншипы округа Белтрами


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In 1991 Karen began competing in canine agility. Over the years she has competed in five different agility venues: USDAA, NADAC, ASCA, AKC and CPE. She has competed at several national championships in three of these venues. In 2012 she and her dog won the ASCA Finals and the ASCA Nationals. In 2012 and 2014 she finished 2nd in her division at the NADAC Championships. In addition to the time she has spent competing she enjoyed approximately 14 years judging the sport from two venues.
One area of agility that Karen enjoys is that of helping handlers with their path skills. Understanding and being able to communicate the desired path the handler wants their dog to follow is critical to successfully navigating an agility course.
Karen follows the philosophy that agility should be first and foremost fun for the dog.


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Chiefs safety Tyvon Branch ready to contribute
by Herbie Teope March 13, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lower leg injuries plagued strong safety Tyvon Branch's final two seasons with the Oakland Raiders.
A broken leg in 2013 and foot injury in 2014 resulted in Branch appearing in a total of five regular-season games during that span.
Oakland Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch (33) and defensive end Benson Mayowa (95) stand on the sideline late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. Houston won the game 30-14. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)
While the past raises concern over durability, the new Chiefs safety wants to ensure everyone knows he is healthy and will be on the field.
"I'll be ready for OTAs," Branch emphatically said during a Friday conference call with Chiefs beat writers. "I'm ready now."
Branch said he said he is confident his body can withstand the rigors of training camp and the workouts expected of football players.
The eighth-year pro said he trains every day and takes care of his body by doing yoga and getting massages.
Kansas City signed Branch to a one-year deal on Tuesday, a week after the Raiders released him. The signing also addressed a hole at the safety position with Ron Parker and Kurt Coleman currently unsigned as unrestricted free agents. Moreover, the status of Eric Berry, who is battling lymphoma, remains in the air.
The 6-0, 210-pound Branch originally entered the league in 2008 out of Connecticut as a fourth-round pick (100th overall) of Oakland, where he spent seven seasons.
He has appeared in 75 career games with 67 starts, totaling 461 tackles (355 solo), eight sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 12 quarterback pressures. Prior to the injury-riddled seasons of 2013 and 2014, he appeared in 57 consecutive games from 2009-12.
Branch drew interest around the league following his release in Oakland before choosing to sign with the Chiefs. And the 28-year-old safety said the opportunity to play against his former team twice in a season didn't play a role in his decision.
"That really wasn't a selling point for me," Branch said. "I'm attracted for the opportunity, obviously, to play against them because of the way things shook out, but I was more excited about playing in this defense. There's a lot of great guys on that side of the ball, and I'm excited to play in a defense that flies around like that."
Branch said his skill set fits the aggressive nature of defensive coordinator Bob Sutton's scheme. He adds having outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali rushing the passer isn't a bad thing for the back end of coverage.
"That's like a DB's dream to have two guys like that rushing the quarterback," Branch said.
The one-year contract carries minimum risk for the Chiefs, but more importantly it allows Branch to show he can return to form as a defensive playmaker.
He relishes the chance to do exactly that.
"I'm just excited to be a part of it however I can help," Branch said. "If I can boost whatever it is, I'm with it. I'm just excited for this opportunity."
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Cherokee Nation to study employee compensation, raise minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025
Cherokee Nation will launch a comprehensive study of its government workforce pay and target a gradual minimum wage increase to $15 per hour by 2025, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Monday.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - Cherokee Nation will launch a comprehensive study of its government workforce pay and target a gradual minimum wage increase to $15 per hour by 2025, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Monday.
Under Chief Hoskin's "Executive Order on Raising Employee Compensation," the tribe's Human Resources and Finance Department will consult with outside labor experts on a comprehensive review of the pay and benefits for its more than 4,300 government workers. The study will also evaluate any gender disparity in compensation.
"Our workforce is simply the best and they are truly experts on serving the needs of our tribe and tribal citizens. They deserve a wage and benefits package that enables them to lead a good, productive quality of life and which keeps our government the employer of choice in an ever growing competitive marketplace," said Chief Hoskin.
Chief Hoskin and Deputy Chief Warner last raised employee pay in 2019. The tribe's current minimum wage is $11 per hour with full benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance and matching 401(k) retirement plans. For the past decade employees have also been eligible for annual pay increases, averaging 3 percent, and an annual $1,000 Christmas bonus. Workers have also received thousands of dollars in premium pay or paid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We must make sure that as our tribe prospers the Cherokee people prosper. One way to do that is to make sure our workforce receives a livable wage and benefit package," said Deputy Chief Warner. "If our employees are compensated fairly, not only will their lives be improved, they will be even more productive as they administer vital programs and services for our people. When we talk about increasing pay, we are really talking about investing in our people which benefits everyone."
Chief Hoskin's order calls for the completion of the compensation study by the end of the current fiscal year, September 30, 2022. The order establishes a work group to help implement the study, composed of several of Chief Hoskin's executive leadership team as well as the Speaker of the Council of the Cherokee Nation and another member of the Council designated by the Speaker.
"Ultimately the Council must determine how to pay for any wage and benefit increase for the workforce," said Council Speaker Mike Shambaugh. "The Chief's executive order makes this job easier because we will have a full analysis well before we are called upon to appropriate funds. The end result will be fairness to our amazing workforce and fairness to our citizens who also benefit from Cherokee Nation programs and services."
Chief Hoskin said the study's slated competition date of late next year will not prevent Cherokee Nation from making pay adjustments in the meantime.
"We know that, particularly in the health care field, we must act quickly to respond to changes in the labor market," said Chief Hoskin. "You can rest assured that in critical areas we will continually monitor and adjust pay to stay competitive even as we look forward to seeing the full study."
Chief Hoskin's order does not directly impact Cherokee Nation owned entities, such as Cherokee Nation Businesses. However, the order encourages those entities to make plans to meet the 2025 target to increase starting pay to $15 per hour.
Chief Hoskin's order also directs his departments to develop a pilot Basic Income Support Program for the tribe's starting minimum wage earners by April 2022. The pilot project would effectively raise the pay of these workers to $15 per hour by their participating in the pilot project, phasing out the program as the tribe achieves the $15 per hour minimum wage target in 2025.
Chief Hoskin said details of the pilot Basic Income Support Program will be announced within the next few months.
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Q: How to stop text from jumping down it's own line This is a follow on from my other post but with a different problem.
I have three CSS labels with text next to each one.
How can I stop the large block of text from jumping down to the next line?
I need the text to start next to the label (same as the colored examples underneath with short amount of text) and then wrap down to the next line once it runs out of space.

.list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style-type: none;
}
.list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.list li > div:first-child{
    position: relative;
    border-left: 1px solid #fff;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.list li > div{
  display: inline-block;
}
.triangle, .triangle2 {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -10px;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
    border-top: 15px solid transparent;
    border-left: 10px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 15px solid transparent;
    z-index: 1;
}

.triangle2 {
    border-left-color: white;
    left: 0;
}
.label {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px 0 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: default;
}

.neutral {
  background: #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .label {
  color: #999;
}

.positive {
  background: #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .label {
  color: #468847;
}

.negative {
  background: #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .triangle {
  border-left: 10px solid #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .label {
  color: #b94a48;
}

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A: Remove the div around the text and it'll wrap around the label automagically.
As a bonus, add a bottom margin to .list li > div to push the new line down a bit more if it looks too close to the label.

.list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style-type: none;
}
.list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.list li > div:first-child{
    position: relative;
    border-left: 1px solid #fff;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.list li > div{
  display: inline-block;
}
.triangle, .triangle2 {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -10px;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
    border-top: 15px solid transparent;
    border-left: 10px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 15px solid transparent;
    z-index: 1;
}

.triangle2 {
    border-left-color: white;
    left: 0;
}
.label {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px 0 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: default;
}

.neutral {
  background: #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .label {
  color: #999;
}

.positive {
  background: #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .label {
  color: #468847;
}

.negative {
  background: #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .triangle {
  border-left: 10px solid #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .label {
  color: #b94a48;
}

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A: A solution with flexbox:

*

*add display: flex; align-items: flex-start; on your li element.

*add flex: none on the first child of your li element.

*If you want to center the text you can add a litte padding-top on your second child

See https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/flex for further explanations how flex works.
Note : flex works on IE10 and higher, but you need to add the -ms- prefix for IE10.

.list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style-type: none;
}
.list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.list li > div:first-child{
    position: relative;
    border-left: 1px solid #fff;
    margin-right: 10px;
    flex: none;
    padding-top : 0;
}

.list li > div{
  display: inline-block;
  padding-top : 6px;
}
.triangle, .triangle2 {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -10px;
    height: 0;
    width: 0;
    border-top: 15px solid transparent;
    border-left: 10px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 15px solid transparent;
    z-index: 1;
}

.triangle2 {
    border-left-color: white;
    left: 0;
}
.label {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px 0 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: default;
}

.neutral {
  background: #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #F5F4F9;
}
.neutral .label {
  color: #999;
}

.positive {
  background: #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .triangle{
  border-left: 10px solid #DFF0D8;
}
.positive .label {
  color: #468847;
}

.negative {
  background: #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .triangle {
  border-left: 10px solid #F2DEDE;
}
.negative .label {
  color: #b94a48;
}

      some text

      Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec sagittis ipsum tellus, dignissim rhoncus nulla vestibulum ut. Curabitur blandit vitae orci a dignissim. Proin viverra risus velit, sed eleifend odio tincidunt in. Vivamus eu malesuada tortor. Maecenas eleifend faucibus arcu. Phasellus mollis.

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A: You can use "float: left" to wrap your div (note that I moved your label), but maybe there are some more modern approaches

.list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style-type: none;
}
.list li {
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(Bernie Sanders wrote this guest column in opposition to the sugar tax that was recently passed by Philadelphia's city council.)
I applaud Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney for introducing a plan to provide universal preschool for all of his city's 4-year olds. I strongly share the goal of ensuring that every family has access to high quality, affordable preschool and childcare.
But I do not support Mayor Kenney's plan to pay for this program with a regressive grocery tax that would disproportionately affect low-income and middleclass Americans.
I was especially surprised to hear Hillary Clinton say that she is "very supportive" of this proposal. Secretary Clinton has vowed not to raises taxes on anyone making less than $250,000 per year. For reasons that are not clear, she has chosen to abandon her pledge by embracing a tax that targets the poor and the middle class while going easy on the wealthy. That approach is wrong for Philadelphia, and wrong for the country.
Mayor Kenney wants to raise $400 million from a tax on juice boxes, soft drinks, teas, flavored coffee and other sweetened drinks. His proposal would raise the price of a $1.00 soft drink to $1.24. That will hit many Philadelphians hard, especially the more than 185,000 people in the city who are trying to scrape by on less than $12,000 a year. He twice opposed the same tax idea. He was right then. He's wrong now.
It would make much more sense to finance universal preschool in Philadelphia by raising taxes on its wealthiest residents who currently benefit from flat state and city tax rates. What's more, national tax rates for wealthy Americans and corporations are much lower than they were under President Ronald Reagan.
For example, the Commerce Department and other data found that corporations paid an effective tax of 31.7 percent on average during the Reagan years, but only 22.8 percent on average under President Barack Obama.
That means more than $166 billion per year in revenue has been lost because of the influence of corporate lobbyists and campaign contributions. Not only could that money be used to make sure that every 4-year old in this country had access to a high-quality preschool, it could also provide the resources necessary to provide universal child care and preschool to every infant and toddler in America with billions to spare for other urgently needed programs.
Mayor Kenney deserves praise for emphasizing the importance of universal pre-kindergarten. But at a time of massive income and wealth inequality, it should be the people on top who see an increase in their taxes, not low-income and working people.
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We ordered this Nardi steering wheel direct from the factory to our specification, It was like christmas and we weren't disappointed, without doubt the best wheels in the world.
Our new project a rare right hand drive, matching numbers Porsche 356A from 1956. This will be special ………… keep up to date here, facebook (Border Reivers Porsche) and on our restoration page.
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Eighty-eight floors up and I did not feel grounded. That was the intention. The Skywalk and viewing platform atop the Eureka Tower is designed to push a few comfort zones. This week's Daily Press photo challenge encourages us to point the camera down, to see what is beneath our feet.
Grounded is one of those funny terms that seems to contradict itself. In one sense, it is used to describe someone who is sensible with a good understanding of life. In another, it refers to a ship that has run ashore, stranded somewhere it isn't supposed to be.
Can one be a well grounded person who is actually stranded? I think so.
We all need to go to new places and see new things. It is good for our mental well being. But for some, the brain says "No".
An explanation for this popped up on TV a few weeks ago. Michael Mosley was doing one of his self-experiments, this time trying to be less pessimistic. He worried he was worrying too much and it affected his sleep.
Turns out, there are two areas of our brain that should be finely balanced but sometimes aren't. On one side, we are encouraged to be safe. On the other side, we are encouraged to take risks. If not balanced, we could be wildly pessimistic and worry furiously about things we don't need to worry about, or we could be wildly optimistic and happily place ourselves (and others) in danger with no regard for the consequences.
Turns out, our life experiences can determine the tipping point in this balancing act.
Mine, I regret to say, has moved too far from the middle for my liking.
Standing 88 floors up and looking down at the Yarra River below was another reminder to myself that I can be the person I once was.
Unfortunately, that's not always comfortable for the people around me.
I thought your photos looked familiar! I've been up the the Eureka Tower a few times and just love looking at the city of Melbourne from above. It's always a marvelous sight of such a beautiful city.
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Review: The Final Redemption (Mageborn Book Five)
The Final Redemption (Mageborn Book Five)
by Michael G. Manning
Reviewed by JMD Reid
Six months after Mordecai died, his body wakes up. In the final moment of his life, he had defeated the deranged undead. Unfortunately, he took his place. Now an uncaring shadow of his former self, he has to find a way to save a world that he can hardly care for and protect a family who feasr what he has become.
Meanwhile, Penny, Mordecai's widow, still grieves. She struggles to hold her family together while the threat of the dark god looms on the horizon. Her friends and family want to help her move on. For political reasons, she'll have to remarry soon.
How can she when she still mourns for Mort?
As Mordecai struggles to find a way to not only save the world but end his miserable existence, a plot simmers in the capital that will threaten his family and friends. With his death, King James's position has become precarious. His enemies salivate.
The finale of Mageborn is here and it is a wild read. Manning is a bold author. He isn't afraid to put his characters is perils positions. And what's more perilous than your main character on the verge of becoming more a danger to the world than anyone else? Over the series, we've come to learn what it means to be like Mordecai. His very touch drains life. He desires to reunite with his wife, twisted to feed on her life so he can feel emotions again.
He's become a drug addict who needs to drain way life to get his rush. It's a powerful story. It delves into the past and why our dark god wants to destroy everything. Understanding his motive is the key to his defeat.
Can Mordecai do it? Can he keep from destroying those he loves before he can save them?
This book was hard to put down. I've enjoyed this series and want to read more in this world!
You can buy The Final Redemption from Amazon.
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Review: The Archmage Unbound (Mageborn Book Three)
The Archmage Unbound (Mageborn Book Three)
Mordecai has to deal with his fallout of rebelling against King Edward to protect his people from the enemy invasion. He needs a way to find peace with the king and stop civil war to break out. He has his pregnant wife, Penny, and his friends to think about.
He also has to understand his own powers. He has rejected the method of control to keep mages from making pacts with dark gods and going insane. He has defied the king doing this just as much as his refusal to abandon his lands to the enemy forces. If he can't understand what it means to be an archmage, all will be lost.
Can he do it while dealing with the political maneuverings of the King Edward and the realm? Will he prevail or will his naivety cause his undoing?s
This series gets better and better. Manning has some nice twists and turns that keeps the story flowing fast. It's exciting and tense in turns with the characters still being a standout. Fans of indie fantasy have to give this series a try. He explore some nice themes and conflicts between his characters as they debate the ethics of ruling, of power, and what it means to be a good person. Great stuff.
Having fun with this series. Eager to read the next book!
You can buy The Archmage Unbound from Amazon.
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Review: The Line of Illiniel (Mageborn Book Two)
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The Line of Illiniel (Mageborn Book Two)
Mordecai, newly discovered to be both one of the last living mages and the heir to a small noble family, is trying to rebuild his family estate with the help of his adopted father and his fiancee, Penny. When people start disappearing in the night, Mordecai has to hone the craft of his self-taught magic to face it.
But a darker threat looms on the horizon: war.
When Penny has a vision that Mordecai will be slain in six months atop his castle walls, it's confirmation to the rumors. The Gododdin are preparing for their invasion. Using what remaining time is left, Mordecai devotes it to protecting his people even if that means defying his king. Or his fiancee.
The Line of Illeniel expands on the world created in The Blacksmith's Son, building on the magic and history hinted at. Mordecai has to face new problems, including his impending death. Penny's visions are never wrong. That knowledge provides much of the tension between the characters. How can Mordecai have any hope of the future when his own fiancee is eager to die with him. He wants there to be something left to remember him, like any of us would.
Drowning in sorrow, you can feel his pain as he prepares to use his magic to kill thousands. The book mixes wry humor and harsh realities. It flows fast, the emotions bursting off the page, plunging towards the ending.
There is one subplot that is given a lot of weight in the beginning and is all but abandoned by the characters in favor of the war, with only a little tease that it's going to be a much bigger problem in the future. It feels like a plot that could be excised from this book without changing it, but this is a larger part of a series, so I'm hoping for payoff down the road.
All in all, if you liked The Blacksmith Son, this gives even more of the characters you come to know and fleshes out a few who didn't get much time in the last book. On another note, the epilogue and afterward were touching.
You can buy The Line of Illiniel from Amazon.
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Review: The Blacksmith's Son (Mageborn Book One)
The Blacksmith's Son (Mageborn Book One)
Mordecai thinks he's a simple blacksmith son, not knowing that he is the last scion of a line of wizards. Magic flows through his veins. He doesn't know that a dark plot sought to snuff out his family line, but his mother's dying act saved his life.
When invited by his friend James to stay at his castle and attend an upcoming ball, Mordecai is about to discover just who he is. While trying to pretend that he belongs, he inadvertently offends the dangerous Devon, the political rivals to James's own family. Mordecai will have to develop his magic fast because his friends, including his childhood friend Penny, are in more danger than he knows!
The Blacksmith's Son is a fast-paced fantasy novel that had some surprising twists. Manning doesn't shy away from taking his characters into some dark situations despite the mostly light-heated tone of the novels. His characters are fun, he has some fun banter, especially between Mort and Penny, and you have lots of reason to hate his villain.
His characters are not the most complex, but they are endearing. His style was a little… unusual, mixing first person for Mordecai and third person for everyone else, often shifting between the two from paragraph to paragraph as opposed to using hard breaks. I'm not entirely certain it adds anything other than to set Mordecai as the main character.
I read through the book fast, often curious to where the story was going. He has some stakes to his writing and I find myself eager to reach the second book. This is the sort of series you could binge read, so I am glad there's quite a number of books out.
If you're looking for a fun, fantasy romp from an indie author, then check out this series. It's a little rough along edges, but its polish shines through where it counts.
You can buy The Blacksmith's Son from Amazon.
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This letter was written by George R. Laughton who was born in London, England, in 1820. He came to America with his parents in 1835; lived in New York City and Monroe Co., N. Y., till 1842, and then came to Platteville, Wisconsin. He was engaged in merchandising in Brockport, N. Y., three years, and two years in Clarkson, same county, previous to his coming to Wisconsin. He followed the same business in Platteville till 1846, then engaged in farming two miles out of the village till 1873, when he retired from active business, and came to Platteville to reside. He was married in Platteville in 1844, to Miss Mildred M. Durley of that place, and has had seven children. Mr. Laughton was the originator and promoter of the erection of the Grant County Soldiers' Monument at Lancaster, which was the first of the kind erected in the United States. Source: From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 911.
I found he following information concerning Miles Vineyard, who is mentioned as a victim of smallpox in this letter:
"Miles purchased land in Adams County, Illinois, next to William B. in December, 1833, a year after William had bought land there. From: Midwest Pioneers: History of the Ojibwa Nation – Some time in June of this year (1838), Miles Vineyard, sub-agent to the Chippewa's on the Upper Mississippi, ascended the river to a point a short distance above Little Falls and summoned Hole-in-the-Day and his band to a council, and demanded the prisoner…. From the Grant County History: While writing of Platteville "In December (1843) following, the small-pox broke out in the village, and, before the physicians were able to agree as to the exact nature of the malady, an epidemic succeeded. … Miles M. Vineyard was among the next cases, and he, too, died. He resided at the Platteville Hotel and, after his death, the coffin was brought down stairs into the hall of that house, when Mrs. Vineyard, the widow, insisted it should be opened. This was done, notwithstanding the protests of those present, and the virulence of the disease dates from this point, it is claimed."
Regarding the smallpox epidemic in Platteville:
"In 1841 Platteville had been made a chartered village, and it was just beginning a new era when its very existence was threatened by the small-pox scourge in the winter of 1843-1844, which is said to have afflicted half of the population and caused a death in every ten or eleven cases. Scarcely a family had escaped the dread disease, and though a deep gloom settled upon the community for a time, the people regained their courage and moved forward still further in the following years." [Source: History of Platteville Academy, page 45]
Ezra Adams died of smallpox in Platteville on December 8, 1843. His death is mentioned in this letter as well.
Addressed to F. S. Church, Esq., Clarkson, Monroe County, New York
Platteville, [Wisconsin Territory]
Friend Church,
I write this not so much for news &c but to acquaint you with the fact that the real genuine small pox is frightfully raging in town. I have watched two nights this week with a person in the worst stage of the confluent, & twice last week with a person in the same situation. Last night I watched with Mr. Miles Vineyard, brother of James R. & who died this morning at ½ past 7 – about 5 minutes after my leaving him. I knew at 2 o'clock this morning he could not live long, being quite delirious, with a coldness of the extremities &c which alarming symptoms gradually increased until his decease. You may say I was foolish thus to expose myself willingly but I think I had the varioloid while in New York in '37 & if so am safe. Besides, ever member of the family with whom I am boarding have been thro with it during the past 3 weeks but myself, & I have had no symptoms as yet at all; & further, my scars present a healthy cellular appearance which will perhaps carry me thro safely under the blessing of Divine Providence; & so alarmed are the people in town that there are not persons willing enough to do duty by the sick, & considering myself as a young man with no family depending upon me for support as is not the case with very many in town, I felt it my duty, & still do, to exert myself to the utmost to assist as much as possible in alleviating the sufferings of those who are afflicted with this loathsome disease. Two more – robust men generally – we expect will die today.
I have just returned from assisting to lay our Mr. Vineyard & Dr. Clarke has just requested me to go & assist him in vaccinating but dare not at present until I can change my clothes, &c. Now the object of this letter principally is this. If in the wisdom of an Almighty Providence I should be prostrated by this disease & next week will satisfy me, I shall be sick in very excellent hands viz at Mr. [Bennet] Atwood's where every care would be taken of me, but if I am, I shall eschew medical advice as we have no doctor whom you or I would trust. And in case I die, shall leave all my affairs here in the hands of B. Atwood. You may judge I am alarmed & well I may be when more than half the town it is computed are now prostrate. When & where it will stop, we know not. Only yesterday did Doctor Clarke succeed in obtaining good virus & it is quite unlikely from the exposure everyone has been subjected to that it will remedy the complaint effectually for some time.
9th. Two more died yesterday – adults – making three funerals for today. Tho' last evening in my official capacity visited very many of the sick & found none whose cases are seriously alarming at present. If I am sick, shall write or cause you to be kept informed. At present, must close as we are going to bury the clothes of Mr. Adams who died last night.
With best respects to Mrs. Church, George & yourself. Remain yours affectionately, — George R. Laughton
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Ezra Adams is my 3rd great grandfather !


UPDATE: Hillary Clinton proposed a drone strike against Mr. Assange when he announced that the next leak would be "life-ending" for the Clintons. It is now believed that Julian has moved to a new, undisclosed location where he is awaiting an opportunity to release the deadly information strike.
With the November election fast approaching, Donald Trump is not the only person who stands in the way of Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency. Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have appeared to be one of the biggest threats to Hillary Clinton, and she knows it.
Monday morning it was reported that Julian Assange survived a possible assassination attempt. Early Tuesday morning, it was reported that Assange's lawyer, John Jones was murdered in his London home. Jones has one of Julian;s most trusted confidants, and he was believed to have a copy of the documents on Hillary Clinton.
The entire situation is anything but coincidental. It is not a coincidence that Julian Assange had a potential burglar at 2am try to break into his home on Monday night, and his lawyer was murdered one week before. That is a clear pattern, and one can guess who may be behind this.
This is not a conspiracy theory, the dots are easily connectable. Julian Assange is a highly wanted man and many would love to get a hold of him before he releases the emails and documents on Hillary Clinton next month.
According to the police report, Jones was struck by a train, but authorities indicate that there was a suspicious man talking with Jones that night. Eye-witnesses indicated that they saw two men talking that night by the train tracks and then after the accident, the second man went missing.
London authorities said that his was a suicide, they never recorded the information about the second man at the scene talking to Jones, and they said there was nothing suspicious about the case. Why is it that people that stand in Clinton's way continue to end up dead or they "commit suicide?" These assertions just don't add up.
Julian Assange does not believe this was a suicide attempt at all. He immediately tweeted the following after he heard about his lawyers death.
The fact of the matter is that people continue to die that stand in Hillary Clinton's way. She is less than 70 days away from the election and only Donald Trump and Julian Assange stand a chance of stopping her. It was assumed that Assange's lawyer also had incriminating evidence on Hillary, so it is highly possible that he was murdered for that reason.
The news is particularly disturbing, especially when a few weeks ago Democratic Strategist and Hillary Clinton colleague, Bob Beckel, appeared in a FOXTV interview and called for the assassination of Julian Assange.
By all indications, Jones had everything to live for. He was only 48 years old, a successful, well-regarded attorney who lived in a $1.5 million home in London, with his beautiful and accomplished wife, 40-year-old Dr. Misa Zgonec-Rozej, director of an international law consultancy, and their two young children.
Jones, while working alongside Assange, planned to release an "October Surprise" leak of Hillary Clinton's emails, and it quite possibly cost Jones his life. It purportedly contains information that will definitively put her behind bars. That alone is enough reason for someone to want to kill Assange and anyone associated with him that may also possess the information.
One of the strangest developments this year has been seeing left-wing media outlets and journalists attack WikiLeaks for doing what they are supposed to do: reveal the unbiased truth to the people. WikiLeaks has done us an invaluable service by shining a light into the dark corners of power where corruption and wrongdoing grow.
The media spends more time attacking Donald Trump for saying mean things as opposed to attacking Hillary Clinton for actually having people killed. The media is driven by ratings, yet they refuse to cover stories like this because it shines on a light on Hillary's corruption.
People are literally dying trying to help Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, and we have to continue to do everything in our power to make sure he is safe and unharmed. We need his documents, but we also want him to be safe.
Whether Julian survived another assassination attempt the other day or not, we cannot continue to turn our cheek at what is clearly happening. It is no secret that anyone that crosses the Clinton's ends up in a body bag. Sharing posts that showcase what Assange and his people risk to fight the corrupt system is exactly what we should be doing.
If you're tired of people getting killed because of Hillary Clinton, share this. If you want nothing more than to see her in a prison cell, share this. Because if we don't share these stories, the liberal media will continue to sweep them under the rug and act like they don't exist–which gives Hillary a pass.


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