Why are US Auto Sales Dropping So Much?
Prime car-buying time. If you've ever wanted to purchase a car, now is your chance to do it. You won't have to pay outrageous, inflated prices on a new model. Car dealerships are slashing prices to entice buyers into purchasing new. Sorry if this sounds more like a car advertisement than an informative article.
There's a reason why new off the line cars are priced low. In fact, there's a few reasons. Plenty of factors affect the car selling economy. Luckily for you, these factors are compounding on themselves. Here's why car prices are the lowest they've been in years.
One of the factors that have been affecting car prices is the cost of everything else. Housing prices, cost of living, online traffic school,and gas prices have all risen over the past year. This has caused people's wallets to shrivel with frugality.
But what this means for potential car buyers, and those looking at the best cars for CA teen drivers, is a cheaper front end cost. Car dealerships react to this rise in costs with a dip in new model pricing. This is to accommodate those who are affected by rising costs elsewhere. The car dealership mindset: just because it's harder to afford your homedoesn't mean you can't afford a car!
Dealerships that sell new cars have one major competitor: used cars. More people than ever are investing in used cars. When maintained well, a used car is, arguably, a better investment than a new vehicle. Most people will would rather purchase a 2-3 year old vehicle rather than a new vehicle. This is because new cars will devalue in price the moment you drive them off the lot.
Along with this, the rising cost of living will deter people from buying new. Instead, they will opt for the model that is only a few years old but marked down in price. The vehicle models don't vary tremendously between these years, making it a better investment.
Car dealerships often cut prices in the last 4 months of the year. You'll see cheaper cars in the months of September, October, November, and December because of a few reasons. The holidays are here, which serve as great ways to sell cars.
The other reason is dealerships need to make room for next year's models. The new year 2019 is around the corner and dealerships need to make room for better vehicles. They will reduce the prices of older models just to get them off the lot.
When will Cars Prices Rise?
This dip in new car prices won't last forever. According to Business Wire, car prices are expected to stagnant or rise by the year 2020. However, in the next few months, we could be experiencing another spike in the price of a new car.
As the value of used cars increase over the next few years, this will inherently cause the purchase power of new cars to rise too. The price of the used, or nearly new car, will be too high to justify their purchase. Then this will make people jump at the opportunity to own a fresh, clean, new car.
Along with this, the recent Trump Tariffs on steel and aluminum have caused economic reverberation in the auto industry. Steel and aluminum are two important components in manufacturing cars. The increased price in these resources means higher prices to manufacture vehicles. As a result, you should expect a quick spike in the price of new vehicles as a means of compensation.


Just like Bakemonogatari, Katanagatari is a very dialog heavy, strangely drawn, but very interesting piece of work.
On the surface, the story is about how two people, Togame and Shichika went all around Japan overcoming countless obstacles to collect 12 special and legendary katanas. But overtime, they've discovered that these katanas aren't just simply katanas made for the purpose of fight, there is a much bigger ploy hidden behind them.
Being an one-hour episode anime that airs one episode per month take somewhat of a patient and commitment to follow it all the way to the end. But I'd say in the end it worth the effort.
The early episodes, in my opinion lacks of depth in both the story development and character development. And its highly segmented episodic nature only made it worse. However, the brilliance within the story itself easily overcome the problem and by the time it reached half way point, lack of depth is no longer a problem at all.
It's hard to talk more about the this anime without spoiling anything, but one thing I would tell you is that the ending is somewhat unorthodox. What does it mean? Well...you'll have to watch to find out, 'cause I have my "no spoiler" principle I'd like to keep with my blog.
Recommendation: If you watch it all together, I think it gets rid of it's only shortcoming--the long month long wait. I'd definitely recommend it as one of the top animes of the year to watch.


What a bad Parkrun I had this morning!!!
Should have stayed home, upset stomach before the run, sore hip which resulted in me having to take short strides the whole 5K. Will be a slow time for sure.
Its turning really cold here now though, only 8C at 9.30 this morning, gloves on and jacket for most of the run, will be hat next me thinks.
Never mind, we all have bad days although they are very annoying! I'm sure you'll be back out there and back on form in no time.
There ya go! Something to raise your spirits and inspire you for the next run. Well done on your PB!!!
Well done you.Nice to have a PB on your birthday run.
Congrats on that unexpected PB and the lovely new Garmin. I wanted to do a second parkrun today but due to a wardrobe malfunction (put my running leggings on back to front) I left the house late and missed the bus... Not exactly a PB for me..
Cheers oldgirl it gave me a good chuckle too once I got over my "doh!" moment.
I also had a bad Parkrun this morning. In fact so bad I did not do it!
My first one, so I was all geared up to do it. They were shouting instructions down a megaphone but someone's beagle was bugling all over so I could not hear a word. Then the hooter went and off we went. But I just could not get going. It was so cold I think my muscles were not warmed up. So as the whole pack thundered off into the distance I felt I did not mind being behind, but not THAT far behind, so after 3.5 minutes I slunk off round the back of the children's playground and pretended I had not been there.
Oh christian I'm really sorry to hear about your Parkrun. I love dogs but there was a very large one at our's yesterday. When I looked around there were two women who looked really scared of him and one said I wish he wasn't here or on a much shorter lead!! It can't be easy for people who are nervous of dogs when there can be a few attending and they do sometimes like to speak to each other which can be worse.
Put yesterday behind you and plan on wearing something warmer for the next run and indeed the next 5-6 months cos its getting much colder up here in the far NE Scotland with every day. I did a short warm up run yesterday which I think helped but its getting the timing right for that too, all part of the fun.
Thanks oldgirl. Its definitely time to start looking for a jacket or long sleeved top! Brrrr!
Nearly burst into tears at parkrun this morning !


The Mercy for Life group is looking for student and parent volunteers to help pass out water next Saturday, August 13 at the Tour of Faith 5k and 10k races in Peachtree City.
The Tour of Faith is sponsored by FFP Promotions as well as several other local companies and churches. It is comprised of several events including a Christian concert on Friday, August 12th, and 5/10k runs and bike rides on Saturday, August 13th aimed at raising funds for two organizations: Wellspring Living and Miles for Smiles.
If you would like to volunteer at the race on August 13th, please contact Mark Tolcher, Mercy for Life faculty sponsor, as soon as possible.
Volunteers will need to arrive at the run/race site, Bicycles Unlimited in Peachtree City, at 7 AM on Saturday, August 13. The races start at 8:30 AM and will be done around 10:30 AM.
Tickets for the Tour of Faith concert at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater ("The Fred") are still available. Also, registration is still open for the bike races and 5 & 10k races on Saturday.
For more information or to register for the races, please visit the FFP website.


The National Academy of Beauty Arts-Farmington is a for-profit institution. This school is located in town of Farmington, Missouri. This school offers two certificates to students. In 2010, 193 students pursued degrees from the two programs at this school. It offers subjects including teaching, education, and beauty. The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences accredits it. This school is one of 70 vocational schools in Missouri.
This vocational school enrolled 193 students in 2010.


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FG Moves To Bridge Emergency Health Services Gaps
PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA
In an effort to provide seamless coverage for emergency services, the federal government has launched the National Policy on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and National Guidelines for Ambulance Services.
The EMS entails database development, information on capacity and capabilities including assets of all registered health facilities and agencies providing emergency services in the States and FCT.
According to a press statement, the minister of state for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, while launching the programme in Abuja recently, said that the ministry had started the mapping of emergency medical facilities and resources along main highway corridors in the country, beginning with Abuja/Kaduna, Abuja/ Lokoja/Benin corridors.
He further said that gaps would be noted and closed for the purpose of providing seamless coverage for emergency services.
He added that Ambulances designated as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) and the BLS Ambulance were manned by personnel with basic training and were meant for first aids, rapid triage and casualty evacuation to health facilities.
He pointed out that the ALS Ambulance was manned by fully trained paramedic nurses or doctors to provide more advanced intervention on site and en route to health facilities.
The Minister noted that since projected number of manned ambulances for national coverage was large and available units presently limited, close collaboration of participating stakeholders for effective network would be needed as well as strategic deployment of units, "to use what we have to get what we want", while inventory grows.
He emphasised the need for structured funding mechanism from source like dedicated budget line to start with, adding that it was vital because the economic loss from untreated emergencies could significantly affect GDP.
The minister also said that the Nigeria's Health Act foresaw it and provided that 5% of the National Basic Healthcare Fund be dedicated to the emergency services.
"This fund will however be more of a seed money to which other sources of funds will need to be added.
"This could include contributions from the following insurance commission, national road fund, road taxes and tolls, the organized private transport sector, drivers' unions, accident insurance schemes and sundry contributions from corporate social responsibility '' he said.
Ehanire also noted that the Emergency Response System would utilize dedicated nationwide toll free numbers linked with the existing national call centres adding that the number had to be accessible from land and mobile systems.
"Communication should flow between the Road safety, EMS system, Trauma centres in receiving hospitals, Ambulance system, Police rescue, free services and local authorities," he advised.
Senate Summons Defence Minister Over Invasion Of Nigeria's Territory By Cameroonian Soldiers
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  Menton est
      une ville localisée dans le département des Alpes-Maritimes en Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Elle totalisait 27 655 habitants en 2008.

À Menton, la valorisation moyenne à l'achat d'un appartement s'évalue à 5 504 € du m² en vente. Le prix moyen d'une maison à l'achat se situe à 6 023 € du m². À la location la valeur moyenne se situe à 17,81 € du m² mensuel.

À coté de Menton sont positionnées géographiquement les communes de
La Turbie localisée à 9 km, 3 155 habitants,
Peille à 8 km, 2 243 habitants,
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin située à 4 km, 13 067 habitants,
Peillon à 9 km, 1 322 habitants,
Sainte-Agnès à 4 km, 1 179 habitants,
Castillon à 6 km, 327 habitants,
 entre autres. De plus, Menton est située à seulement 20 km de Nice.

À Menton le salaire moyen mensuel par personne est situé à environ 1 893 €  net. C'est inférieur à la moyenne nationale.

Le parc de logements, à Menton, se décomposait en 2011 en 23 531 appartements et 2 836 maisons soit
un marché constitué exclusivement d'appartement .

La commune dispose s'agissant de la formation de trois collèges et un lycée.
S'agissant les plus petits d'entre nous, la localité est pourvue pour le bien être de sa population de sept maternelles et dix écoles primaires.
Menton dispose des équipements permettant une éducation de proximité.
Lors d'un projet d'acheter un bien immobilier à Menton, il est important regarder la valeur des équipements éducatifs

La ville propose de nombreux  équipements, elle propose entre autres deux bassins de natation, deux terrains de tennis, deux centres d'équitation et deux bases nautiques.


Montreal's reggae singer Face-T just released a free EP with productions by Poirier, Dreadsquad and Scorpio B. Beside an old-school bashment vibe an awesome ska-upbeat tune is waiting for you.
Canadian born, Jamaican raised singer Face-T is a veteran of the local reggae/dancehall scene. In the past he worked with Crookers, Riddim Wise, Poirier and a new collaboration with Dubmatix will be soon released.


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Q: Store promise resolved in template but not in controller I have a select box with a list of users that I get from the store. I have a method on the controller where I try to get an initial user for the selectbox. No matter what I do I can't seem to get any user record to resolve on the method but the users show up fine in the selectbox. Can someone explain what I'm missing? Thank you in advance for the help.
Controller:
App.TodoModuleController = Ember.ObjectController.extend
  users: Em.computed -> @store.findAll 'user'

  selectedUser: Em.computed 'users', ->
    @get('users').objectAt(1)
    # There are 4 users in the db. Just using 1 for a test.

    # I also tried
    # @get('users').then (users)->
    #   users.objectAt(1)

  selectedUserDidChange: Em.observer 'selectedUser', ->
    if @get 'selectedUser' then @assignUser()

  assignUser: ->
    model = @get 'model'
    model.set 'assigneeId', @get('selectedUser').get('id')
    unless model.save()
      console.log 'Error: TodoModuleController.assignUser'

Template:
{{view Em.Select content=users selection=selectedUser optionValuePath='content.id' optionLabelPath='content.firstName'}}

SOLUTION (thanks to Hrishi):
Todo Model:
App.Todo = DS.Model.extend
  text: DS.attr 'string'
  assignee: DS.belongsTo 'user', inverse: null

Todo Controller:
App.TodoModuleController = Ember.ObjectController.extend
  users: Em.computed -> @store.findAll 'user'

  assignedUserDidChange: Em.observer 'assignee', ->
    if @get 'assignee' then @assignNewUser()

  assignNewUser: ->
    unless @get('model').save()
      console.log 'Error: TodoModuleController.assignUser'

Select Box:
{{view Em.Select content=users selection=assignee optionValuePath='content.id' optionLabelPath='content.firstName'}}

A: Computed properties are not computed until someone (in your case, the template) tries to access them, in other words, they are computed lazily. Since the template tries to access them, the users array will get populated and you can see it on the page when you click on your select box. The way I would do this would be to put an attribute on the model called assignee and bind the view's selection directly to that.

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On the 19th October 2004, I heard the words that I never wanted or thought I would ever hear "Nilla, you have Breast Cancer".
My Breast Cancer diagnosis should have and could have stopped me from doing, being, and achieving. However, the journey has been life changing and with the help of John my husband, family, and friends, I am proud to say that I am a twelve plus year thriver.
I knew I had to face my Breast Cancer challenge head on and do whatever it took to stay alive.
Dry July helped Royal North Shore Hospital purchase 7 new treatment chairs for the day unit.
The patients who receive their treatment in these chairs regularly tell the Nursing staff how much more comfortable they are when they have to sit in them for hours on end. The Nurses also report that the chairs have improved patient safety and allow them to administer treatment more easily.
"These chairs are heaven compared to the old ones. They've made a long day of treatment much more comfortable and they're so much easier to get on and off as well. The nurses love them as it is easier and safer for them to treat us.
Like many people undergoing a cancer diagnosis and treatment, Christine Fousketakis struggled to get through every day, and things she had loved doing, like gardening, became a thing of the past.
Diagnosed with breast cancer, Christine underwent a rigorous treatment plan at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre) including surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.
Christine visits the ONJ Centre twice each week and takes part in many wellness and supportive care programs including horticultural therapy, which is funded by Dry July.
Last July, my husband, our youngest daughter and I shared a fantastic month camping through Central Australia. About half way through the trip, I had a spectacular fall - not a fall climbing a dramatlc rock face or wading through a swollen creek, but a very ungainly fall while hanging out washing in the caravan park in Alice Springs! I landed on my right side and really hurt my chest wall.
I kept massaging the area in an attempt to find out what I had done (l subsequently found I had broken a rib), and felt a lump in my right breast. Now I am pretty flat-chested, so I was sure it hadn't been there before. I assumed it was a consequence of the injury, but kept an eye on it.
My name is Wal, I am one of those people who never gets sick. So you can imagine how daunting it was to be told I had cancer of the larynx at age 67 in what should be my last working year. After initial biopsy which confirmed the cancer, I was referred to The cancer therapy centre at Liverpool Public Hospital which I am told has one of only four machines in NSW to treat my particular cancer.
Like most people diagnosed with cancer, life changed instantly for Sharon when she was told she had Acute Myeloid Leukaemia last December.
Her diagnosis came after she wasn't feeling well and decided to visit the doctor.
"I don't like needles, you see, but I knew something wasn't right and decided to go to the doctor," Sharon explained. "That day I had my first ever blood test, then a few days later I found out I had cancer."
Sharon's road to recovery has not been easy but she found some comfort in a quiet space during her long stays at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
Meet Angie, a powerfully positive mum of two daughters, who couldn't believe cancer had happened to her. Cancer was not in her family genes - in fact Angie used to joke with her daughters about how beautiful the genes were that she had passed down to them, right down to their perfectly-shaped eyebrows. Now, because of her treatment, Angie no longer has eyebrows.
In 2013, Angie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and commenced her after which she was given the all clear later that year. She was done, she had beaten it, and left as a healthy, happy woman with a new lease on life.


If you opt for the ferry option, know that there are both passenger and car ferry options, so if you plan on renting a car, you can have the best of both worlds.
Keep one for emergencies if you can be responsible with it, otherwise, cancel them as you pay. insurance, begin saving as much as you can now because vehicle.
Taxes – 30%, while I have a tax patent and pay 4% of overall annual taxes. One of my colleagues went from USA after study to live and work in Russia. "Why would you do that??" – I asked. He said "I ca.
My wife and kids called me "cheap" for many years. and nothing at all wrong with that — you pay back your loans. Just sharing with you here — When I graduated.
Claiming benefits early can be smart, but it can pay off to wait. and that healthcare won't be cheap. Healthcare spending in over-65 households totals $5,877 per year, according to the BLS, includi.
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But the more time passed, the more we realised that our monthly travels were not enough. That's also where you pay your taxes and national insurance.


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Cryptocurrency Blockchain
5 Ways to Invest in the Blockchain Boom
Brett Relander
Brett Relander is a serial entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in marketing strategy, investor relations, leadership, and business development.
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Amilcar Chavarria is a FinTech and Blockchain entrepreneur with over a decade of experience launching companies. He has taught crypto, blockchain, and FinTech at Cornell since 2019 and at MIT and Wharton since 2021. He advises governments, financial institutions, regulators, and startups. He's also held management roles at Goldman Sachs and BlackRock.
Guide to Blockchain
How to Invest in Blockchain
1. Stockpiling Bitcoin
2. Blockchain Penny Stocks
3. Crowdfunding
4. Angel Funding and Startups
5. Pure Blockchain Technology Play
Blockchain technology is one of the hottest trends in the financial markets, with the potential to transform traditional business models in a number of sectors.
The concept is not simple. A blockchain works like a massive digital spreadsheet or ledger in which every transaction is recorded. It confirms, validates, and archives information, and it can be accessed, virtually in real-time, by all participants.
While blockchain technology was crucial in the development of Bitcoin, its potential for adaptation to other uses has opened a number of possibilities for investors, both related and distinct from cryptocurrency.
Blockchain technology is becoming known by another moniker, distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Established companies like Intel and IBM are investing heavily in applications for blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrencies are so entwined with blockchain technology that they might be considered a pure-play in the space.
Penny stocks abound for those who revel in risk.
So, for investors, there are now two broad areas of blockchain technology to consider: the pure Bitcoin plays and the businesses that are developing and implementing new products that exploit the potential of DLT for uses ranging from financial technology and healthcare to global shipping.
Along with its rapidly expanding user base, Bitcoin is now being considered for use by a number of financial services companies.
Paramount among the benefits offered by cryptocurrency is its ability to reduce the cost of transferring funds, particularly on a global scale. The impact of Bitcoin and the technology behind it on the finance industry has been likened to the disruption that the Internet caused in the music and publishing industries.
The good news is that opportunities for investing in blockchain technology abound, giving investors the chance to leverage the potential offered by this revolutionary technology. How the investor chooses to invest in blockchain technology will largely depend on the amount of risk they are willing to incur.
Just as many investors have opted to stockpile gold in anticipation of its value rising, other investors are stockpiling Bitcoins. The difference, of course, is that gold is a tangible item and Bitcoins are not.
Still, the basic investment principles remain the same. Both assets are considered rare and finite. While the rate at which Bitcoins were generated in the early days of the technology was relatively fast, that rate has slowed over the last few years as the number in existence reached its built-in limit of 21 million coins.
That makes both subject to the law of supply and demand. When the supply of a product is limited and demand for it increases, its value rises.
Luckily for technophobes, there are ways to invest in Bitcoin and blockchain technology that do not involve a deep-dive into the murky world of direct Bitcoin trading.
Yes, there are penny stocks for cryptocurrency. While Bitcoin is definitely the best-known digital currency, it is not the only one. Other types of digital currency include Litecoin and Altcoin.
Over the last few years, a number of alternative digital currencies have been developed in an attempt to compete with Bitcoin, and others were designed specifically to fill needs not met by Bitcoin.
The phrases "penny stock" and "bitcoin technology," when seen together, indicate an astronomical level of risk. Don't bet more pennies than you can afford to lose.
For instance, cryptocurrencies have been developed to enable digital asset registry, provide increased privacy, and drive escrow services, among other applications.
Penny stocks representing cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology, or both, offer opportunities. Some current names include Weidai Ltd. (WEI) and GreenSky Inc. (GSKY).
It must be said that combining the phrase "bitcoin technology" and the phrase "penny stock" in the same sentence guarantees an astronomical level of risk. Don't bet more pennies than you can afford to lose.
Crowdfunding has evolved into a mainstream method for raising seed capital for all types of investments. If you're seeking to get involved in blockchain technology, one option to consider is a crowdfunding method that uses alternative coins.
In this case, the total supply of coins is pre-mined and then sold in an initial coin offering, or ICO, prior to the network being publicly launched. Bitshares is just one of the coin networks that used this method to get started.
Services and apps using blockchain technology have used this pre-sale method to raise funding. Investors are given the opportunity to purchase coins with the expectation that prices will increase if the service becomes popular.
Angel funding is not a new concept but investing in startups built on blockchain technology is a relatively new variation.
As Bitcoin has become increasingly accepted by mainstream businesses, the number of entrepreneurs interested in experimenting with the technology behind the cryptocurrency has skyrocketed.
Providing startup and angel funding allows you to get in on the ground floor of what could turn out to be the next Google, Apple, or blockchain frontier.
Or not. Carefully weigh the pros and cons of any venture seeking funding.
Pure blockchain technology plays are available.
A number of established companies including Intel Corp. (INTC) and IBM Corp. (IBM) are making significant investments in blockchain technologies for broad use by various industries. These can give investors a foothold in the space without betting the farm on it.
Others, like Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) and Silvergate Capital Corp.
(SI) are all-in on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
If you want to keep your level of risk relatively low, the best option is to invest in one of the stocks issued by a major financial services company experimenting with the potential of blockchain technology for improving services, or a technology company investing in broader applications for blockchain services.
For investors who are able to tolerate a higher degree of risk, investing in one of the pure blockchain technology investment opportunities could deliver the right combination of risk versus potential return.
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Altcoin Investing: What Investors Need to Know
An altcoin is a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. Learn about altcoins, how they work, and which are the most popular.
Blockchain Explained
A blockchain is a digitally distributed, decentralized, public ledger that exists across a network. It is most noteworthy in its use with cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer, open-source cryptocurrency that is categorized as an altcoin. Started in 2013 as a joke, Dogecoin has a loyal fanbase.
Bitcoin Definition: How Does Bitcoin Work?
Bitcoin is a digital or virtual currency created in 2009 that uses peer-to-peer technology to facilitate instant payments.
Digital Money Definition
Digital money or digital currency is any type of payment that exists purely in electronic form and is accounted for and transferred using computers.


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El Bosque ist eine Stadt in Uruguay.

Geographie
Der Badeort befindet sich im südlichen Teil des Departamento Canelones in dessen Sektor 37. Er grenzt dabei mit seiner Südostseite an den Río de la Plata. Am sich nach Nordosten fortsetzenden Küstenabschnitt schließt unmittelbar Solymar an, während im Südwesten Lagomar zu finden ist.

Infrastruktur
El Bosque liegt südlich der Ruta Interbalnearia, von dieser lediglich getrennt durch einen Gebietsabschnitt Solymars.

Einwohner
Die Einwohnerzahl von El Bosque beträgt 988. (Stand: 2011)

Quelle: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

Weblinks
 Stadtplan von El Bosque (PDF; 234 kB)

Einzelnachweise

Ort im Departamento Canelones

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Home / Blog / Should I Take A Vitamin D Supplement?
"Vitamin D helps the body absorb and regulate calcium and phosphorous levels. Without it, our bones don't get enough calcium and as a result become thin and brittle.
Vitamin D manufactured by our body after exposure to sunshine's ultra-violet rays, but is also found in some foods. It is a fat soluble vitamin, and must be consumed together with a small amount of oil, butter, etc… to be effectively absorbed by the body.
People used to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D just by being outdoors, but lifestyle changes have led to drastic reduction in exposure for most people. People today spend less time outdoors compared to the past. Often, even when outdoors, exposure to the necessary UV rays is inhibited by sunscreens.
Despite this, vitamin D deficiency related diseases such as Rickets are almost nonexistent in the Western world. The US and other countries have been fortifying milk with vitamin D as a public health measure for decades.
According to the National Institute of Health, anyone over the age of 1 needs 600 IU (International Units) of vitamin D. One microgram of vitamin D is equivalent to 40 IU. Seniors over the age of 70 need 800 IU. today nutrition labels on food products don't indicate how much vitamin D is present in a product, but a future version proposed by the FDA, will include this information.
Spending just 10 minutes in the summer sun with short sleeves and no sunscreen can produce 10,000 IU of vitamin D. The body can retain vitamin D for some time, but come winter, that's not enough.
That's where food comes in. The best food source of vitamin D is a teaspoon of cod liver oil (1,360 IU), but most people dread just the sound of that, not to mention the taste. This is actually a misconception, as many supplement brands today offer an almost tasteless product. Other oily fish such as herring, sardines, salmon, and tuna are also good sources of vitamin D. Most people don't consume enough of these either.
That leaves us with fortification in food products. Virtually all milk sold in the US today is fortified with 100 IU (International Units) of vitamin D per cup. Other foods, such as cereals and yogurts, are also fortified with vitamin D.
What happens if this is not enough? Should you supplement?
Since vitamin D is so hard to obtain from sunshine and food, some nutrition experts recommend vitamin D supplements, even if an individual is eating healthfully. If you are not sure about your vitamin D levels, speak with a health professional and get a simple blood test done.
There are several forms of vitamin D supplements on the market. The two most popular are D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D3 is often preferred because it is more biologically active. Vitamin D2 is derived from yeast or fungus, which makes it the choice of vegans. Vitamin D3 is usually derived from animal sources, but there are some vegan versions out there, derived from lichen.


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Serbian Orthodox Holy Assembly Elects New Bishops, Reorganizes Dioceses
The session of the Holy Assembly of Bishops in Belgrade has come to a close. The session, which included all the diocesan hierarchs of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the autonomous Macedonian Orthodox Church, took a number of decisions regarding the life of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
To care for vacant dioceses the Holy Assembly elected an auxiliary to the Metropolitan of Cetinje, Bishop Jovan of Diocleia, as Bishop of Nish (the former cathedra of the current patriarch) and Hierodeacon David (Perovic) was elected bishop of the newly established diocese of Krusevac. It also elected Protosyngellus Jovan (Culibrk) and Archimandrite Andrej (Cilerdzic) as patriarchal auxiliaries as the Bishops of Lipljan and Remezijane respectively.
Vis-a-vis the dioceses it established during its recent session the Holy Assembly appointed Bishop Irinej of Bachka as administrator of the new Diocese of Vienna and southern Europe and Metropolitan Amfilohije of Cetinje as administrator of the new Diocese of Buenos Aires and Latin America. In North America the Holy Assembly suppressed the Metropolitanate of Libertyville, designating St. Sava's Monastery in Libertyville as a stavropeghial institution and merging the other parishes of the Metropolitanate with the Diocese of Nova Grachanitsa and Midwestern America.
The Holy Assembly had been expected to divide the Archdiocese of Belgrade (the current seat of the Pech Patriarchate) and Sremski Karlovci (the former seat of the first hierarchs of the Orthodox Church in Austria-Hungary) as well as the Diocese of Raska (a city in southern Serbia) and Prizren (the capital of Kosovo), but given current conditions it delayed a decision on the creation of new dioceses out of the existing diocesan structures.
Considering the issues existing between the Serbian Orthodox Church and state authorities in neighboring Macedonia and Montenegro the Holy Assembly expressed its regret that the Macedonian and Montenegrin governments continued to interfere in the internal life of the Orthodox Churches in their countries and violated the human rights and freedom of their citizens. It also noted with sadness the ongoing challenges facing the Serb nation in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo and in particular the latter's failure to allow its Serb residents to return to their homes.
Regarding the uncanonical intrusions of the Romanian Orthodox Church into eastern Serbia the Holy Assembly agreed that appropriate canonical and legal measures would have to be taken if the Bucharest Patriarchate refused to stop violating the canonical order and sacred unity of the worldwide Orthodox Church.
Responding to the request of Metropolitan Nikolaj (Mrda) of Sarajevo and Bosnia for retirement the Holy Assembly decided to instead releave Metropolitan Nikolaj of his day-to-day duties and appoint Bishop Grigorije (Duric) of Mostar and Herzegovina as administrator of the Metropolitanate.
More (in Serbian) on the Holy Assembly's deliberations and decisions can be found here.
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2 new Red Dot awards: for King in a cup and Authors' Boras
Studio Sonda is the winner of two Red Dot Brands & Communication design Awards: for the new, this year inaugurated Ledo product King in a cup, and for the collection of short stories Authors' Boras, created within the project Rijeka European Capital of Culture 2020.
With the latest two awards, Studio Sonda has reached number 15 Red Dot awards in total.
About Red Dot awards:
It has been awarded since 1955 and today it is considered one of the most influential awards in the world of design. As the organizers point out, the goal of the award is to evaluate the most ingenious design works from the fields of product design, communication, packaging, and all the way to the design of concepts and prototypes. The submitted works, which this year were 6,992, coming from various parts of the world, were judged by an international jury composed of 24 design and communication experts who were guided by the idea: "In search of good design and creativity". They evaluate according to the following criteria:
Originality and creativity of the idea
Quality of design and innovation
Influence: Understanding and emotional reach with regard to the audience
More about awarded projects you can find here:
King in a cup
Authors' Boras
Vezani postovi
New visual identity for Hartera festival
An abandoned factory and a new identity. A sign that is both two-dimensional and three-dimensional, for the multi-dimensional needs of the festival
Visual Identity of HNK Ivan Pl. Zajc
The new visual identity of a national theatre that has a history, looks into the future, and in the meantime practices diversity
6 Sonda's projects at the Exhibition of Croatian Design
The central and the most important professional design event in Croatia will present six Studio Sonda's projects: Radenska in a can (client Radenska Adriatic), Authors' boras (client EPK Rijeka 2020), Endless greeting card (client Ministry of Environment and Energy of the Republic of Croatia), Visual identity HNK Ivan pl. Zajc – Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl.Zajc (client HNK Ivan pl. Zajc) and King ice cream in a cup 2x – as a complete project and for packaging design (client Ledo/Frikom)
© 2015.-2021. Studio Sonda d.o.o. All rights reserved


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Afghanistan Peace Campaign
There's a wrong way to withdraw from war. We're on the verge in Afghanistan.
July 9, 2021 Analytical articles
David Von Drehle
Columnist, The Washington Post
An Afghan soldier plays a guitar that was left behind after the U.S. military departed Bagram air base in Afghanistan on Monday. (Rahmat Gul/AP)
Presidents, Cabinet secretaries, generals, special envoys, congressional delegations and other assorted VIPs know the Bagram air base near Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The base was where they arrived bearing countless stirring promises, and where they departed laden with depressing doubts.
U.S. forces abandoned the base in the dark of night on July 2 without a word to Afghan authorities, leaving tons of supplies behind. After nearly 20 years, the ugly last act of America's longest war is officially underway.
As expected, Taliban fighters have retaken the offensive after a winter hiatus. It's unclear how much resistance they'll face. Precious little in the provinces, it seems. The other day, 1,000 Afghan government troops — members of the force America has been paying, arming and training — fled into neighboring Tajikistan rather than fight. But in Kabul, where economic freedom and human rights have made real inroads, Afghans may yet make a stand for modernity rather than return meekly to the Taliban's dark age.
Predictably, some Republicans are taking the opportunity to paint President Biden as the weakling author of this ignominious withdrawal. In fairness, he is only keeping close to the timeline set by former president Donald Trump, who — again, in fairness — shared former president Barack Obama's desire to escape the Afghanistan fiasco.
Leaving has been the United States' bipartisan goal and promise for many years.
What's more, the force that Biden is removing had already been reduced to 2,500 troops. That number, if they stayed, would not be enough to stop the Taliban. U.S. special operators are the finest combat troops in the world. They call to mind the old motto of the legendary Texas lawmen: "One riot, one ranger." Even so, they have not been able to stem the steady advance of the ousted Islamists against the corrupt and listless Afghan government.
Those who criticize Biden for adhering to the Trump timetable have an obligation to own the alternative. To stay in Afghanistan would have meant committing American lives to a bloody summer of desperate fighting against an adversary we long ago gave up on defeating. It would have required another surge of troops and treasure.
Doing the same failed thing in hopes of a different outcome is, they say, a definition of insanity.
Biden's critics suggest our adversaries are gloating. If they are, they won't be for long. Russia beat the same retreat from Afghanistan after its own decade of failure there. Moscow has been happy to have the United States keeping a lid on the place.
As for China: Its 21st-century Belt and Road Initiative is drawing Beijing inexorably in the direction of Afghanistan. The ruling Communist Party is already waging an undeclared war against Islam in its western provinces, in hopes of clearing a path to Europe through the Muslim heartland. In pursuit of this goal, a million Uyghur Muslims are being brainwashed in Chinese concentration camps. A Taliban state next door is Beijing's nightmare.
But if Biden deserves credit for bringing this failed war to an end, there's still a wrong way to go about leaving. The Post's intrepid veteran war correspondent Pamela Constable and reporter Ezzatullah Mehrdad relate that an untold number of Afghans who have served U.S. forces as interpreters and in other roles still have no word about plans to bring them to safety beyond the Taliban's reach.
"I gave everything I had to the Americans, but once they are gone, I will be killed," Abdul Rashid Shirzad told the journalists. The 35-year-old husband and father mastered English and risked his life to serve two years as a battlefield interpreter for Navy SEALs. Shirzad said his identity and those of other U.S. employees are well known to Taliban extremists: "They keep track of us, and they don't shoot us like they do Afghan soldiers. If they catch me, they will behead me."
U.S. officials in Kabul were tight-lipped about last-minute arrangements to rescue our friends. But it appears that authorities have given the same attention to planning for our departure from Afghanistan as we gave to our arrival — which is to say, zip.
The last time the Taliban ruled, mass executions were carried out in the Kabul soccer stadium. If such scenes are repeated in coming months or years, and the victims are abandoned friends of the United States, that will indeed be shameful, and the Biden administration will own that shame. Time is quickly running out to make the safety of those friends our top priority.
For those old enough to remember Saigon 1975, the feeling today is of deja vu. The Afghanistan quagmire involved different tactics but betrayed the same lack of strategy. The lesson, then and now, is: Never start a war without a clear definition of victory and the plans and means to achieve it.
Let's hope the learning lasts longer this time.
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January 17, 2022 1:54 PM EST Last Updated an hour ago Environment Magnitude 5.6 quake hits western Afghanistan, killing more than 20 Reuters 1 minute read KABUL, Jan 17 (Reuters) – An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said. The 5.6 magnitude tremor shook the western province of Badghis, bordering Turkmenistan, in the afternoon, reducing brick homes to rubble, according to photos shared by local authorities. "Unfortunately, our initial reports show that 22 people, including women and children, have been killed and four others injured," said Baz Mohammad Sarwari, the director of Information and Culture of the Badghis provincial administration. Report ad "The Mujahideen have reached to some of the affected areas, but Badghis is a mountainous province, the number of casualties might go up," he added, referring to Taliban fighters, and adding that heavy rain was also lashing the area. Mullah Janan Saeqe, head of the Emergency Operations Centre of the Ministry of State for Emergency Affairs, confirmed the death toll and said more than 700 houses had been damaged. Report ad Sanullah Sabit, the head of the nursing unit at the main hospital in Badghis' capital said they had received five patients injured in the quake, mostly with broken bones and fractures. The quake was at a depth of 30 km (18.64 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre Reporting by Kabul newsroom and Sneha Bhowmik in Bengaluru; Writing by Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Louise Heavens, William Maclean
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The Ursus C-45 and C-451 was a popular Polish model of tractor.  It was manufactured from 1947 to 1959 by the Ursus Factory in Warsaw, and from 1960 to 1965 by Zakłady Mechaniczne in Gorzów Wielkopolski.

History
Production of the Ursus C-45 model began in 1946.  Due to the need to begin production quickly, the Ursus company decided to copy the Lanz Bulldog D 9506. Examples of this German model were prevalent in the formerly German parts of post-war Poland, left behind following the expulsion of Germans at the end of World War II.  Apart from its proximity and prevalence, the model also was advantageously high-powered relative to its simple construction and operation.  Technical documentation for the C-45 was completed in July 1946 and was carried out under the guidance of Edward Habich.  Under the designation LB-45, Habich built the first prototype in 1947, which was presented at the Labour Day parade in Warsaw on 1 May.  Full production of the tractors was launched in September, with 130 units built by the end of 1947.

The C-45 had a one-cylinder, two-stroke engine, with a maximum power of 33 kW (45 hp) and a cylinder capacity of 10,300 cc.  The gearbox was 3-speed and the cylinder was placed horizontally.  To start the engine, it was first heated by a blow lamp.  Then, the steering wheel was removed, along with the column, and slid into one of the flywheels.  By then turning the steering wheel, the engine was started.  This process required physical strength and skill.

At the beginning of its production life, the C-45 was manufactured with steel wheels.  Modernising modifications were made to the tractor in later years, resulting in the improved C-451.

The very first C-45, serial number 0001, worked 12,000 hours without intervening overhaul.  Approximately 6,000 C-45 and C-451 tractors were exported to Brazil, China, and Korea.

C-451
The C-451 was the result of modifications made to the ageing C-45 in 1954.  These changes included simplified operation, a more efficient fan, surface-hardened crankshaft, headlight, hydraulic lift, and starting gasoline fuel injection.  A metal frame was fixed to the windscreen, rear fenders were fitted, and a canvas cab was added.  The production of the C-451 in Warsaw was completed in 1959, with a total construction of 50,000 units.

From 1960 to 1965, the C-451 was manufactured by Zakłady Mechaniczne in Gorzów Wielkopolski, after the technical documentation was passed to them.

See also
 Pampa Bulldog

Notes

Bibliography
 Ursus Tractor C-45. Ed. K [onstanty] Chorzewski in cooperation with J. Zagrajka and E. Zgódki. Ed. 3 am and Warsaw 1954 uzup States. Ed. Rol. and Forest

External links
 Ursus Tractors official website in Polish

Tractors
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Sir John Scott of Scotstarvel1
Last Edited=8 Mar 2006
Child of Sir John Scott of Scotstarvel
Walter Scott+1
[S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 565. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Robert Watson of Muirhouse1
Robert Watson of Muirhouse married Henrietta Baillie, daughter of William Baillie of Lamington.1
unknown daughter Erskine1
unknown daughter Erskine was the daughter of Colonel William Erskine and Henrietta Baillie.1 She married Archibald Stirling of Keir.1
Her married name became Stirling.1
Archibald Stirling of Keir1
Last Edited=4 May 2008
Archibald Stirling of Keir married unknown daughter Erskine, daughter of Colonel William Erskine and Henrietta Baillie.1
George Drummond, 3rd of Blair Drummond1
M, #186545, b. 27 June 1705, d. 17 March 1765
George Drummond, 3rd of Blair Drummond was born on 27 June 1705.2 He was the son of James Drummond, 2nd of Blair Drummond and Jean Carre.2 He married, firstly, Jane Gray on 7 June 1738 at Liddington, Bedfordshire, England.2 He married, secondly, Frances Moray, daughter of James Moray, 13th of Abercairny and Lady Christian Montgomerie, on 1 January 1764 at Fowlis Wester, Perthshire, Scotland.1,3 He died on 17 March 1765 at age 59.1,2
[S6286] Clan MacFarlane and associated clans genealogy, online http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info. Hereinafter cited as Clan MacFarlane.
[S474] FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.com. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Christian Dundas1
F, #186546, d. circa May 1740
Christian Dundas was the daughter of Sir William Dundas of Kincavel and Margaret Edmonston.1,2 She married James Stuart, 1st Earl of Bute, son of Sir Dugald Stuart of Ardmaleish, 2nd Bt. and Elizabeth Ruthven, after 1696.1 She died circa May 1740.1 She was buried on 30 May 1740 at Carmelite Monastery, Queensferry, ScotlandG.1
From after 1696, her married name became Stuart.1 After her marriage, Christian Dundas was styled as Countess of Bute on 14 April 1703.
[S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 441. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
[S37] BP2003 See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Brigadier Alan Henry Campbell Swinton, 6th of Kimmerghame1
M, #186547, b. 15 March 1896, d. 21 April 1972
Last Edited=23 Sep 2018
Brigadier Alan Henry Campbell Swinton, 6th of Kimmerghame was born on 15 March 1896.2 He was the son of Captain George Sitwell Campbell Swinton and Elizabeth Ebsworth.2 He married, firstly, Mariora Beatrice Evelyn Rochfort Alers-Hankey, daughter of Colonel Cecil George Herbert Alers-Hankey and Gertrude Clare Fetherstonhaugh, on 2 October 1923.1,2 He married, secondly, Jessie Elizabeth Amanda Baker, daughter of Edward Charles Baker, in 1945 at Kimmerghame, Berwickshire, Scotland.2 He and Mariora Beatrice Evelyn Rochfort Alers-Hankey were divorced in 1944.2 He died on 21 April 1972 at age 76.2
He was educated at University College School, Hampstead, London, England.2 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in dispatches and was severely wounded.2 He gained the rank of officer in the Scots Guards.2 He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.2 He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1915.2 He was commander of the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards between 1933 and 1937.2 He purchased Kimmerghame in 1938 from Margaret Anne Cecil Campbell Swinton, 5th of Kimmerghame.2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He held the office of Sheriff Substitute for Berwickshire in 1954.2 He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries, Scotland (F.S.A.Scot.)2 He was admitted to Royal Company of Archers.2
Child of Brigadier Alan Henry Campbell Swinton, 6th of Kimmerghame and Mariora Beatrice Evelyn Rochfort Alers-Hankey
Maj.-Gen. Sir John Swinton, 7th of Kimmerghame+2 b. 21 Apr 1925, d. 4 Oct 2018
Children of Brigadier Alan Henry Campbell Swinton, 6th of Kimmerghame and Jessie Elizabeth Amanda Baker
Ann Swinton+2 b. 7 Nov 1945
David Swinton+2 b. 1 Sep 1948
[S37] BP2003. [S37]
John Hilliard Lawlor1
John Hilliard Lawlor married Catherine Cairnes.
Child of John Hilliard Lawlor and Catherine Cairnes
Arthur Cairnes Lawlor1
[S1632] Ruth Watson, "re: Lawlor Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 March 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Lawlor Family."
Catherine Cairnes1
Catherine Cairnes married John Hilliard Lawlor.
Her married name became Lawlor.1
Child of Catherine Cairnes and John Hilliard Lawlor
John Erskine1
M, #186550, d. 14 February 1861
John Erskine was the son of Major Archibald Erskine and Margaret Barclay-Maitland.1 He died on 14 February 1861.1


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I'm Addicted To UT: Toxikk
Bullshit-free first-person shooter
News by Adam Smith Contributor
Toxikk is a throwback, a self-proclaimed bullshit-free arena shooter that looks back to the days of Unreal Tournament. No regenerating health, no free to play, no classes. Yes! An end to class warfare, an end to something-for-nothing culture, an end to untenable healthcare! The video below is a party political broadcast from Reakktor Studios but it shows the walk as well as the talk. It's a Back To Basics campaign backed up by a game that's thankfully quite a bit more colourful than John Major.
Looks good, yeah? Maybe. Statements like the following make me realise how little I know about modern competitive FPS games.
After each death, you respawn with a melee weapon and a basic pistol. All other weapons are to be picked up while you play. Character customization is of cosmetic nature only.
However, unlike the shooter giants from the past, TOXIKK features an XP and a bounty system. The XP system and its associated ranks are used for reputation purposes, for our match-making algorithms and to unlock new skins, but they do NOT change the stats or the abilities of your character. Your rank will show other players how experienced and skilled YOU are (rather than showing the experience level of your game character).
I know that's not how the majority work anymore but it still seems weird to see developers having to point out that they're doing simple things in an apparently old-fashioned way. I enjoy unlocks and levelling to an extent, but if I'm going to run around an arena shooting at people, I don't want anyone to have an in-built advantage because they've spent more money or played for longer.
In an alarming development, real life racing competition has taken a step toward introducing pay-to-win buffs of a sort. Creepy.
For those who came here from Twitter, I say this. Never forget.
Toxikk


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Awareness, acceptability and access to screening mammography for remote Aboriginal women
Lyn Byers
Katie Michell
Kylie McCullough, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
John Wiley and Sons, Inc
Byers, L., Michell, K., & McCullough, K. (2018). Awareness, acceptability and access to screening mammography for remote Aboriginal women. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 29(3), 366-367.
Aboriginal women experience higher mortality rates from breast cancer than non‐Aboriginal women. Access to screening mammography for remote Aboriginal women is limited due to transport and accommodation costs, fewer services and cultural factors. In an attempt to address these barriers, a mobile screening mammography service commenced across remote Northern Territory communities. The mobile service adopted a hub and spoke model, operating out of larger remote communities and inviting participation from smaller, more remote communities within the geographical hub. The fragility of the screening equipment limited the number of potential hub locations in very remote areas where access is via unsealed roads. Cost of travel to hub communities remained the responsibility of the women, rather than funded through routine health services. Poverty, distance, poor road conditions and few transport options remained significant barriers for many women in accessing screening mammography.
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Pro-LGBT, Pro-Choice Taylor Swift Says Her Brand of Christianity Is the Real Christianity
The new Netflix documentary "Miss Americana" features pop star Taylor Swift touting her shift to politics, and it takes a left turn when she tries to define what Christians believe to match her own progressive ideas.
In the aftermath of President Trump's election, Swift has not only been speaking out about political candidates, she's even been using her music to promote a pro-LGBT agenda. For example, Swift's rainbow-clad music video last year for her single, "You Need to Calm Down," is an ode to the LGBTQ community and takes jabs at those who disagree with the lifestyle.
Now one excerpt from the Netflix film "Miss Americana" highlights how Swift has been breaking away from her earlier apolitical image to become someone with a heart for politics, tying it to her brand of religion. One clip from the film shows Swift trying to explain what led her to speak out on her political beliefs, particularly her endorsement of Democrat Phil Bredesen in the 2018 Senate race against pro-life Republican Marsha Blackburn.
"This was a situation where, from a humanity perspective and from what my moral compass was telling me I needed to do, I knew I was right, and I really didn't care about repercussions," Swift said.
The excerpt depicts Swift arguing with her parents and publicist over whether to post social media messages regarding her entry into politics and the backlash it may cause. Swift goes on to describe her disgust with Blackburn's Bible-based policies and Christian beliefs.
"I can't see another commercial and see Marsha Blackburn disguising these policies behind the words 'Tennessee Christian values'. Those aren't Tennessee Christian values. I live in Tennessee. I'm a Christian. That's not what we stand for."
Swift also came out on the side of abortion in 2019 when she told The Guardian, "I mean, obviously, I'm pro-choice... I can't believe we're here. It's really shocking and awful. And I just wanna do everything I can for 2020. I wanna figure out exactly how I can help."
CBN News has reached out to Taylor Swift's publicist for a comment.
Like Swift, other celebrities in recent years have been promoting their own version of Christianity and claiming their left-leaning brand is the real definition of what it means to follow Christ.
CBN News previously reported that Lady Gaga called herself a Christian while showing harsh judgment toward Vice President Mike Pence and his biblical definition of traditional marriage between one man and one woman.
The singer stopped mid-performance at a Las Vegas concert to condemn Pence his Christian beliefs. "And to Mike Pence, who thinks it's acceptable that his wife works at a school that bans LGBTQ, you are wrong. You say we should not discriminate against Christianity; you are the worst representation of what it means to be a Christian," she said.
"I am a Christian woman," Gaga claimed. "And what I do know about Christianity is that we bear no prejudice and everybody is welcome."
Turning to the actual political realm, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said he's a homosexual Christian last year. Evangelist Franklin Graham offered a response to what Buttigieg and celebrities have tried to do, saying you can't change the Bible to fit your own beliefs.
Graham said, "Mayor Buttigieg says he's a gay Christian. As a Christian, I believe the Bible which defines homosexuality as sin, something to be repentant of, not something to be flaunted, praised or politicized. The Bible says marriage is between a man & a woman—not two men, not two women."
Graham continued, "Buttigieg made the comment, 'the condition of my soul is in the hands of God'… Mayor Buttigieg is absolutely right—His soul is in the hands of God, so is everyone's."
"He also says that he's a Christian and wants to become the first openly gay president in America's history. What's wrong with that picture? In reality, being a Christian isn't just a title we select or a church membership. It is a faith in God and His Word that transforms our lives to be more like the One we follow—Jesus Christ."
Author: Andrea Morris, Benjamin Gill
Date: February 4th, 2020
Bio: Reporters, Journalist
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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.
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It's almost my birthday and here are the presents I gave to myself.
It was foggy and rainy this morning and their coats were wet, but they are the cutest and friendliest little things you will ever see.
I attended the birthday party of a friend this past Saturday and saw an idea I thought might be of interest to others. The Happy Birthday plate in the picture was purchased at Hobby Lobby. It was a very inexpensive, plain, porcelain platter. A dry-erase marker was used to write the inscription, a colorful ribbon was threaded through it and an equally inexpensive easel was used to display it. After the party it was wiped clean and was ready for the next special event. What a great idea! I actually thought someone might have ordered it special just for the occasion and was surprised to learn the secret. This was my friends 90th birthday, but this idea would work just as well for a child's birthday party. Thread it with a pink or blue ribbon, write on it, and you have an instant centerpiece for a baby shower. The ideas are endless and think how easily it could be transported.
March is the time to celebrate with the Irish and the Italians in New Orleans. We celebrated with a visit to St. Louis Cemetery #1, a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's, a trip to the French Market on the trolley car, and wrapped it up by watching the St. Joseph's Day Parade. We either walked or stood on our feet for a total of nine hours, and could barely walk back to the car. Isn't it odd how you don't know your feet hurt until the fun ends.
We had a great time and arrived back in Fort Worth on Sunday night. I came home Monday morning and discovered I had left my camera and laptop in Fort Worth, so I've been absent from the blogging world for over a week while waiting on the courier(hubby) to make his delivery.
Our first stop was to see the grave of the "Witch Queen of New Orleans"
and then on to the French Market.
The culture in New Orleans is like none other.
New Orleans is a great place to "visit", but there's "no place like home".
14. Hubby playing the piano from "Songs of the Church"
For more Wordless Wednesday follow this link!
Here's a link to my daughter's blog, My Daley Life. She has an interesting way of eating her taco's for all of us health conscious bloggers and dieters. She has also posted a recipe for guacamole. Yum!
From the Spring issue of Small Gardens magazine.
Thanks to McGuffy Ann at McGuffy's Reader for the Kreativ Blogger Award. She loves "critters" and has a great blog where she reviews some really good books.
3. Share ten facts about yourself.
4. Nominate seven other blogs for the Kreativ Blogger Award.
4. When I'm upset I try to blow it off.
1. I love true crime stories on T.V.
3. I can't live without my cell phone.
4. I enjoy old Charlie Chan movies.
5. My favorite movie is "An Affair To Remember".
6. My favorite candles come from Bath and Body Works.
7. My favorite city is San Antonio, Texas.
8. I enjoy the BBC.
9. I am about to read Wind In The Willows again.
10. I have read To Kill A Mockingbird so many times I've lost count.


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Is It Bussin'?
The Editorial Board reflects on Amherst's campus-wide group chat, considering its powerful potential as well as its negative ramifications.
The Editorial Board Dec 1, 2021 • 3 min read
Burnout: Reigniting the Flame
The Editorial Board addresses student burnout, arguing that collaboration between professors and students may be the best way forward.
The Editorial Board Nov 17, 2021 • 3 min read
Holding Each Other Accountable
The Editorial Board argues that recent party vandalism at the college needs to be met with a dual response — administrative openness and student responsibility.
The Editorial Board Nov 3, 2021 • 3 min read
The Editorial Board congratulates the college on last week's decision to end legacy preference in admissions and increase financial aid, recognizing that, while it is not a solution to admissions inequity, it is evidence of an institutional commitment to a more diverse future.
The Editorial Board Oct 27, 2021 • 2 min read
Beyond Acknowledgment
The Editorial Board questions the college's failure to reckon with the past during Indigenous People's Day or Bicentennial events. The Board argues that it's time to take concrete actions to improve life on campus for Indigenous community members.
Commit to Reparations
The Editorial Board responds to recent student concerns that the college is not making visible change in terms of racial justice. It argues that the best way to make concrete change is to make a commitment to reparations.
Double Down on Mental Health
The Editorial Board calls on the college to double its counseling center staff following students' complaints and the recent release of the Needs Assessment Report in the latest Anti-Racism Action Plan Update.
The Editorial Board Oct 6, 2021 • 3 min read
Shaping Sexual Safety
The Editorial Board calls on the student body to actively look out for each other and take the responsibility to create an environment of greater sexual safety and respect, in light of recent safety issues both on campus and at neighboring UMass.
The Editorial Board Sep 29, 2021 • 4 min read
Lessons for the Next President
The Editorial Board reflects on the legacy of outgoing President Biddy Martin and establishes expectations for the presidential search process. The Board calls on the college to include students, faculty and staff in the presidential search committee.
This week, the Editorial Board addresses the issues that over-enrollment imposes on students' academic experiences and calls for the expansion of resources and infrastructure in preparation for a broader student population.
Pay Staff What They Deserve
This week, the Editorial Board calls for an increase in hourly wages for staff at the college. This call follows a series of Labor Day interviews with staff.
The Editorial Board Sep 8, 2021 • 3 min read
Repeating History
The Editorial Board reflected on the administration's recent decision to tighten Covid rules, and found the exact same problem that caused the outrage when students were asked to leave campus three semesters ago: a failure to communicate compassionately and to consult with the groups most affected.
Disagreement and Discourse
When the Editorial Board met to plan and discuss this week's editorial, our conversation swerved off track due to concerns over the deep personal significance of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the most significant current event in the news, and questions of how to engage in that discussion while maintaining the
The Editorial Board May 19, 2021 • 2 min read
Plan for the Future
As we all look forward to a semester of in-person teaching and learning this fall, the college is facing a challenge in providing housing for all returning students. On May 6, the Office of Student Affairs announced in an email to the student body that they expected more students to
Finding the Silver Lining
As vaccines become more widely available in the United States, normalcy seems to be in sight. We are all ready to leave behind the horror and psychological toll that the pandemic has inflicted on us and embrace a full return to in-person teaching and learning in Fall 2021. But as
The Editorial Board May 5, 2021 • 4 min read
Abolish ACPD: It's Time to Try Something New
This week, the Town of Amherst's Community Safety Working Group has revealed some of the items requested in its proposal for the future of policing in the town, to be decided on in an upcoming May 3 Town Council budget meeting. It proposes slashing the $5.15 million Amherst
The Editorial Board Apr 28, 2021 • 3 min read
divestment
It's Time to Lead, Not Follow
On March 31, Board of Trustees Chair Andrew J. Nussbaum '85 sent a statement to the college community announcing a new policy to refrain from investment in the fossil fuel industry and, ultimately, phase out all existing fossil fuel investments by 2030. The announcement largely seems to be a response
The Editorial Board Apr 7, 2021 • 4 min read
How Can We Right Past Wrongs?
Last Wednesday, March 10, the Associated Press (AP) published an article following the recent push for reparations in the town of Amherst. The article draws heavily on a recent interview with former Sociology Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass) Edwin Driver, the first professor of color hired by
The Editorial Board Mar 17, 2021 • 3 min read
Amherst Uprising
On Promises Left Unfinished
A pandemic, a civil rights movement, an election — amid a series of local, national and global upheavals, last year looked different at The Student. Besides our transition to an entirely digital distribution, we deepened our commitment to holding individuals and institutions accountable in order to build a more just and
The Editorial Board Feb 15, 2021 • 4 min read


Poetry has been one of the most inspirational and creative mediums for self-expression for centuries. It's no wonder that it has its own month: April is National Poetry Month. One of the most dynamic forms of poetry is spoken word, a form of performance poetry that uses the voice to engage the audience.
While no subject is off-limits in spoken word or any other poetry form, the most powerful spoken word poems are often about social or personal issues. If you could use some inspiration, check out these six spoken word performances.
Clint Smith is a New Orleans-based spoken word poet and teacher whose work draws from the lives of his students and his experiences as a teacher. In this TED Talk, he performs a short spoken word piece on the power of speaking up when it is necessary. The poem embodies three of four tenets he mentions prior to reading the poem: read critically, write consciously, speak clearly, and tell your truth.
Propaganda is a Christian hip-hop artist and spoken word poet from Los Angeles. His poems often fuse his religious faith with personal observations. In this piece, he discusses how some people in life limit their potential due to a fear of failure, especially when they are trying to be successful.
Suli Breaks is a UK-based spoken word artist known for his spoken word videos on his YouTube. His work deals with the topics of education, relationships, and simply everyday life. The poem in this video urges the viewer to not let their jobs define or limit them, especially if they dream of being something more.
Kait Rokowski is a spoken word poet who has mainly been featured on the YouTube channel Button Poetry. The subjects of her poems range from personal issues to social commentary. This piece talks about how small moments of success can help make it easier to deal with depression.
Yasmin Monet Watkins is a spoken word poet, author, and actress from Los Angeles. Her poems explore race, gender, sexuality, religion, and self-worth. This poem reads like a message written to the viewer to encourage them to love themselves.
Prince EA is a hip-hop artist and spoken word artist from St. Louis, Missouri, mainly known for his spoken word videos. His poems discuss society at large, providing commentary on topics such as social media, the environment, and police brutality. This poem below considers all these subjects at once to tell the viewer why they should try and change the world for the better.


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AIS' Chief Executive Officer, Elena Gosse's recent presentation at the Piscine SPLASH! Asia trade expo in Singapore (May 21-22), drew a full-house audience with delegates from over 30 countries keen to hear about the revolutionary, innovative, water disinfection technology that AIS offers.
"As part of our worldwide commitment to industry education, we are communicating the importance of being smarter about how we treat our world's most precious resource, especially in the face of increasing industrial expansion and population growth.
"We believe that AIS' disinfection technology is that smart solution.
"The fact that AIS' stand at Piscine SPLASH! was one of the busiest at the event demonstrates that the world is ready to embrace the message, as well as our innovative technology."
Elena Gosse, CEO and co-owner of Australian Innovative Systems (AIS) will be addressing over 1,000 of the Asia Pacific's leading business and government key decision-makers on July: 7, at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors' Forum in Brisbane (July 5-8).
Now in its 10th year, APCS continues to attract an esteemed group of international thinkers and game-changers to discuss the challenges and opportunities for our cities in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region. This year's Summit is expected to attract representatives from over 100 cities and will explore the theme of Business and Leadership in the Asia Pacific. The event will focus on the new wave of innovation, and how the highly dynamic Asia Pacific Region can embrace the opportunities and challenges those innovations present.
In her presentation entitled Turning the tide when it comes to water disinfection, Elena will share how innovative water disinfection technologies can contribute to building safer and more inclusive cities.
AIS CEO Elena Gosse will be addressing attendees at the Liberal National Party Women's State Conference on July 9 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Elena will join her fellow guest speakers; Catherine Smibert Toomey, Managing Director at Priceless Life Centre and Leila Abukar, campaigner against Female Genital Mutilation, at the invitation-only event.
Elena said that she was honoured to be asked to speak at such a significant event.
"As well as the policy initiatives that LNPW will be discussing on the day, this is a chance to share valuable information about key issues affecting our society such as women's health, education and gender equality. Also to share our own stories as women.
"The powerful role that women play in society cannot be underestimated. My own journey, as a Russian immigrant to CEO of my own company is proof of that fact. I hope that my presentation inspires other women, and men to believe in themselves and to follow their own dreams."
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Elena Gosse, CEO of Australian Innovative Systems (AIS), one of Australia's leading water disinfection technology manufacturers, has been appointed to the Board of Access Community Services Limited (Access). Access is one of Australia's leading community based, not for profit organisations providing settlement, employment, training and youth support services to migrants and refugees in Queensland.
Access CEO, Gail Ker said the organisation was thrilled to welcome Elena, whose journey as a Russian immigrant to CEO of a successful Queensland company, makes her a stand-out addition to the Access Board.
"Elena brings a wealth of business experience and expertise to the table, as well as an intimate understanding of some of the challenges new immigrants face," Ms Ker said.
"Elena's story is compelling – from arriving in Australia as an immigrant not able to speak a word of English, to gaining TAFE and tertiary qualifications and then rising up through the ranks of AIS to lead the company as CEO to its highest level of business success."
Ms Gosse said that the services Access offers are vital to helping support migrants and refugees to empower individuals and communities to shape their own futures.
"What initially attracted me to Access was the fact that I understand first-hand how important training and settlement support services are to migrants and refugees, particularly those who are from non-English speaking backgrounds.
"These services are absolutely essential to help identify and match skills with prospective employers, secure long-term employment and help new settlers successfully integrate into their new home and business communities. That ethos is something I'm proud to say we've managed to instil at AIS," said Elena.
Elena's background has inspired her to assist immigrants in her own business by encouraging and embracing diversity in the AIS workplace including employing a multi-cultural workforce, mature aged people and people with disabilities.
Today AIS boasts employees from over 14 different countries including Russia, the Ukraine, Lithuania, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Vietnam, Philippines, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Mexico.
"I feel privileged to have been invited to join the Access Board and I'm excited at the opportunity to help continue and strengthen the great work they deliver in the Queensland community", said Elena.
Ms Ker agrees that the future looks bright for Access.
"We have some very exciting plans for Access this year and I know that Elena will be a great asset to the board in helping us realise them."
Australian Innovative Systems' EcoLine Home ™ Freshwater Chlorinator has scored a spot in the national SMART 100 List Awards. The awards, announced in Sydney earlier this week (May 27), recognise innovative, Australian, highly commercial products and services. According to SMART 100's website winners are "changing the world, one idea at a time."
AIS' EcoLine technology came in at number 30 on the Smart 100 overall list, and number 24 on the Smart 100 Products list.
The EcoLine Home Chlorinator allows pool owners to enjoy a more natural, 'freshwater' swimming experience. EcoLine disinfects pool water using the salts and minerals already present in freshwater via a process known as electrolysis.
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Elena Gosse, CEO of AIS Water, recognised as double finalist in 2019 YAwards
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Billionaire prince among dozens arrested in Saudi sweep
Corporate Corruption
Martin Harris 4 years ago
Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of princes and former government ministers, including a well-known billionaire with extensive holdings in Western companies, as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe, further cementing King Salman and his crown prince son's control of the kingdom.
A high-level employee at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Company told The Associated Press that the royal was among those detained overnight Saturday. The employee said he received calls from several security bodies notifying him of the arrest. The employee spoke on condition of anonymity due to fear of repercussions.
The Associated Press reached out overnight to Kingdom Holding for comment. There was no response as of Sunday morning.
Prince Alwaleed is one of the Middle East's richest people, with investments in Twitter, Apple, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., Citigroup, and the Four Seasons, Fairmont and Movenpick hotel chains. He is also an investor in ride-sharing services Lyft and Careem, both competitors to Uber in the U.S. and the Middle East, respectively.
The prince, often pictured on his multimillion dollar 85.65-metre (281 foot) superyacht in the Mediterranean, is also known for being among the most outspoken Saudi royals, long advocating for women's rights. He is also majority owner of the popular Rotana Group of Arabic channels.
Official state media have not reported on the arrests, but the kingdom's top council of clerics issued a statement saying it is an Islamic duty to fight corruption— essentially giving religious backing to the high-level arrests being reported.
The Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya satellite news channel reported that at least 11 princes and dozens of former ministers had been detained in the probe launched by a new anti-corruption committee. The committee is led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Twitter accounts released names of several high-ranking princes, including a prominent and powerful son of the late King Abdullah, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, who was removed from his post as head of the National Guard overnight.
The arrests came as Lebanon's prime minister, a close Saudi ally, announced his own resignation from the Saudi capital. Yemeni rebels, the target of a 2 ½ year Saudi-led military campaign, meanwhile fired a ballistic missile toward Riyadh's international airport on Saturday night that was intercepted by Saudi air defense before it could cause any damage.
Al-Arabiya reported that the anti-graft committee is looking into deadly floods that overwhelmed parts of the city of Jiddah in 2009 and the government's response to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus that has killed several hundred people in the past few years.
Reports also suggested those detained were being held in the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, which only days earlier hosted a major investment conference. The phone number for the hotel had been disconnected by Sunday morning and a Dubai-based spokeswoman for the hotel chain did not respond to a request for comment.
The government said the anti-corruption committee has the right to issue arrest warrants, impose travel restrictions and freeze bank accounts. It can also trace funds, prevent the transfer of funds or the liquidation of assets, and take other precautionary measures until cases are referred to the judiciary.
The royal order said the committee was established "due to the propensity of some people for abuse, putting their personal interest above public interest, and stealing public funds."
Saudi nationals have long complained of rampant corruption in government and of public funds being squandered or misused by people in power.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, a research fellow at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, said the scale of the arrests are designed to further smooth the young crown prince's eventual succession to the throne.
"As a leader who is set to remain in power for decades, Mohammed bin Salman is remaking the kingdom in his own image and signaling a potentially significant move away from the consensual balancing of competing interests that characterized Saudi rule in the past," Ulrichsen said.
Prince Miteb was replaced by a lesser known royal, Prince Khalid bin Ayyaf al-Muqrin, who had held a senior post with the National Guard.
Prince Miteb's father— the late King Abdullah— also had led the National Guard and had transformed it into a powerful and prestigious force tasked with protecting the ruling Al Saud family, as well as important holy sites in Mecca and Medina, and oil and gas sites.
Prince Miteb was once considered a contender for the throne. His ouster essentially sidelines one of the most formidable rivals to the current crown prince, who is also defense minister. Just three months ago, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef was ousted from the line of succession and from his post as interior minister, overseeing internal security.
Only hours earlier, Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri resigned from his post in a televised address from Riyadh, offering a vicious tirade against Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah group for what he said was their meddling in Arab affairs.
"Iran's arms in the region will be cut off," Hariri said.
Saudi Arabia then said its forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed rebels in Yemen toward one of the kingdom's major international airports on the outskirts of Riyadh. A Saudi-led coalition launched a war against the Houthi rebels and their allies in March 2015 that grinds on today, a campaign overseeing by Crown Prince Mohammed.
The missile fire drew an immediate rebuke from President Donald Trump, who blamed Iran in part for the attack.
"A shot was just taken by Iran, in my opinion, at Saudi Arabia. And our system knocked it down," Trump said, referring to the Patriot missile batteries Saudi Arabia has purchased from the U.S. "That's how good we are. Nobody makes what we make and now we're selling it all over the world."
It's unclear if the U.S. had any advance word of the coming arrests. Trump's son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner and others made an unannounced trip recently to Riyadh. Trump earlier Saturday said he spoke to King Salman about listing the kingdom's massive state-run oil company, Saudi Aramco, in the United States. (My emphasis MH)
Batrawy reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Associated Press writers Jon Gambrell and Fay Abuelgasim in Dubai and Jonathan Lemire aboard Air Force One contributed to this report.
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/world/billionaire-prince-among-dozens-arrested-in-saudi-sweep/ar-AAusc2m?li=AAaeXZz&ocid=spartanntp
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Hudson Jeans is a US-based premium denim manufacturer.

History
Hudson Jeans was founded in 2002 by Peter Kim with its base in Los Angeles, California. Till date, Ben Taverniti has been the Creative Director/Designer of the brand.

In 2009, Fireman Capital Partners took a majority stake in Hudson Jeans. Reebok founder; Paul Fireman and his son, Dan; were at the head of the investment fund during the period.

In 2013, Joe's Jeans brand signed an agreement to acquire Hudson Jeans for the sum of 97.6 million dollars. Hudson Jeans' CEO; Peter Kim remained as head of the company and also became a member of the board of directors at Joe's Jeans.

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Hudson Jeans offers denim line of designer jeans with trademark triangular back pockets, and a Union Jack logo. Customers known to wear Hudson Jeans include Cara Delevingne and Britney Spears. Hudson Jeans also worked with Georgia May Jagger as one of the brand's model.

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Daedalus and Icarus are on the beach.
Daedalus only half listening. Shell in his hand, calculating azimuth by triangulation.
Icarus gives up, stalks back to the beach hut; the hut their prison, their private hell, their pied a terre in loneliness.
Daedalus returns to the beach hut, ignores the contents of the Frigidaire spread out accusingly on the kitchen table.(Among the contents: an empty Rubbermaid that lately contained tuna salad.) Daedalus enters a screened sun porch whose most striking feature is a four-by-five sheet of plywood with a roll of butcher's paper tacked to it. Stares at the blueprint inscribed thereon; fifteen minutes later, adds three peremptory strokes. Satisfied, Daedalus returns to the kitchen, retrieves a beer from the countertop. Drinks, warm.
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Daedalus mumbles. Solved the Bernoulli equation for generation of aerodynamic lift.
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JMPD reacts to allegations of excessive force on woman
The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed concern at the alleged use of excessive force by Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers.
"Members of the Portfolio Committee expressed concern over the alleged use of excessive force by JMPD officers while restraining an alleged drunk driver to draw blood samples from her. The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Douglasdale police station over the past weekend," said the committee on Tuesday.
A video has emerged showing a woman screaming inside an office with people in uniform around her.
The committee acknowledged and welcomed the decision by the City of Johannesburg to institute an internal investigation into the matter and called for the city to take decisive and swift action should it be established that the officers acted against the law.
"The committee calls on law enforcement officers to be cautions not to infringe on the rights of civilians while performing their duties, as some actions may be viewed as a serious violation of human rights as entrenched in the Constitution of the country," said chairperson of the committee Mapiti Matsena.
The committee urged civilians to cooperate with law enforcement officers when they have reasonable grounds to suspect that they have acted against the law.
The committee, whose mandate is to provide oversight on the work of law enforcement agencies, said it will await the outcome of the internal investigation by the city.
The committee will further write to the MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko to urge her to monitor and ensure the speedy finalisation of this investigation. – SAnews.gov.za
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Ramsey call for probe gets little response
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A charge by attorneys for John and Patsy Ramsey that the investigation of JonBenét Ramsey's murder should itself be investigated appeared Friday to have little official impact.
Boulder police and the Boulder County District Attorney's office said they will not investigate the leak of a transcript from an audio-enhanced 911 tape. The tape reportedly reveals that on the morning JonBenét's body was found, her 10-year-old brother, Burke, was awake an hour earlier than the Ramseys told investigators.
Jim Carpenter, Gov. Roy Romer Romer's spokesman, said Friday that the governor had not heard the Ramseys' request, which was sent to media. Carpenter also said the governor has rejected former Ramsey friend Fleet White's call for a special prosecutor in the unsolved case.
In a harsh statement Thursday, Ramseys' attorneys said they had not seen a transcript of the tape, and they requested that a grand jury "investigate and indict those public officials, past and present, who have leaked every critical item of evidence in this investigation."
"The public officials who have responsibility for stopping these outrages have done nothing," the attorneys said.
Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner said Friday he is confident that the source of the leak was not in his department and that it could have come from multiple sources.
He also said the Ramsey attorneys' angry letter and other criticism of the police department have lost their impact.
"This has been going on for so long that we hardly pay attention to it anymore," Beckner said.
JonBenét was found dead in the home of her parents' home Dec. 26, 1996. John and Patsy Ramsey, who said they found a ransom note claiming their daughter was kidnapped, have remained under "an umbrella of suspicion" by Boulder Police, but have consistently denied being responsible for their daughter's death. The couple has said the girl could have been killed by an intruder.
Boulder District Attorney Alex Hunter announced this month that he will take the case to a grand jury. Michael Kane, a grand jury consultant to the district attorney on the JonBenét Ramsey investigation, will meet with FBI officials early next week in Quantico, Va., to discuss the investigation and grand jury-related matters, Hunter's spokeswoman, Suzanne Laurion, said Thursday.
Kane met with attorney Barry Scheck, hired by Hunter for his expertise in DNA evidence, on Aug. 7 at Colorado Bureau of Investigation headquarters in Denver. Scheck was a member of O.J. Simpson's defense team.
Concerns about leaks surfaced in September after the Ramsey ransom note was published by Vanity Fair magazine. But the police department decided against using polygraph tests on officers to investigate that and other leaks. The Boulder police union objected to polygraph tests.
Denver attorney Craig Silverman said he understood why the Ramseys were upset about 911 tape leak.
"It does a lot to destroy an intruder theory," Silverman said. "To me this is one of the first significant developments in the case, if this 911 tape is true. ... If it was an intruder, why would they mislead about Burke being up."
But Mimi Wesson, a University of Colorado law professor and former federal prosecutor, said the accumulation of "leaked" evidence, no matter the source, could give the Ramsey's a stronger argument for dismissal of the case or a change of venue. A cautious prosecutor is aware of this and does not divulge information "promiscuously," said Wesson.
Wesson also said it appears the Ramsey lawyers are taking a cue from independent prosecutor Kenneth Starr's investigation of President Clinton, in which officials have attempted to use politics to turn the public against the prosecutor. "It's just an interesting strategy to get people to start talking about leaks ... and misconduct," Wesson said.
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