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Have a most beautiful weekend!
Give thanks for life's bounty.
A very happy hello to you!
in just a few days?
My oh my, where did August go?
has me gearing up for pumpkins.
are you getting ready for sweet autumn?
making pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
that is 8 x 16-inches in size.
This will give you a fairly decent sized pumpkin.
simply double the measurement of the width.
then your length would be double so it would be 10-inches.
and sew along the edge to create a tube.
Sew a gathering stitch along the bottom of the tube.
and knot the end to keep the bottom sealed.
and fill with a few glass stones and batting.
The stones help weigh the pumpkin down.
or simply don't use anything but batting.
to close up the pumpkin.
so that you can add a little bit of Spanish moss.
into the center of the pumpkin.
to the bottom of the pumpkin.
Now the fun part. . .
it's time to embellish your pumpkin.
glittery ribbon, and a paper flower.
of the other sequin pumpkin.
and a darling squirrel pin.
and used a vintage doily and flower for the centerpiece.
and several flowers on the stem.
Next up is this sweet velvet pumpkin.
along with a stunning treble clef pin.
that has roses all over it.
this last one I made with the sequin and silk fabric.
and are sure to add some sweet autumn charm to your home.
Feel free to visit my SHOP.
You will also find several other autumn treasures.
Last week I held a giveaway for a Thrive mascara.
Today is the day to find out who won, my friends.
and I will have the mascara shipped directly to you.
Your visits always touch my heart.
Join me, friends, for a few quiet moments.
Take a deep breath and let it out slowly. . .
listen to the sweet quietness.
and in the stillness let us turn our hearts toward the Lord.
thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
His voice, who ruled them while He dwelt below.
and all that He stands for. . .
to just breathe and be still.
is good for the heart, mind, and soul.
Sharing with the lovely Bernideen.
Come Bake With Me, Friends....And a Giveaway!
we have peach cobbler bars.
as we make it to be.
that is, the season for peaches.
Sweet, juciy, flavorful peaches. . .
Lightly grease an 8x8x2-inch square inch pan.
(set aside the cinnamon sugar mix from the box).
Press 1/2 of dough into bottom of the baking dish.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar topping onto the dough.
Arrange sliced peaches evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar over the peaches.
to create a delicious crumb topping.
Top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
Bake 30 minutes or golden brown.
in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
"What's in my Makeup Bag."
that some of you shared.
In fact, "Dots" mentioned her daughter using "Buff Puffs"
I will be getting some to try.
I had never heard of these little lovelies before.
Have you heard of them or tried them, my friends?
so I am hopeful and excited to give them a whirl.
I wanted to have a little giveaway for you.
I love it so much that I want you to enjoy it as well.
telling me that you would like to be entered.
I will announce the winner Wednesday, August 29th.
and it rained for most of the morning yesterday.
Oh, how it refreshed our dry and parched mountains!
I couldn't help but run outside and soak it in.
I twirled around. . .
and I rejoiced. . .
Indeed, we enjoyed "Showers of Blessing."


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Completing any vision in phases can be complicated as time may alter goals or a mission of any program. When the Rady School of Management determined to move into their phase two program, extending into undergraduate education, they felt committed to not only maintain their original vision, but also to expand upon their dynamic ideals in the education of innovative business practice and thought.
In this, the architecture not only needed to align with the initial project, but it also wanted to use the new design elements to continue challenging the typical educational stage, creating inspirational spaces and opportunities for flexible teaching and innovative learning. From inception to its completion, the Rady School of Management and the design of its facility have showcased a clear expression of their goals and mission as a new and dynamic business program in Southern California.
*Work completed while at HMC Architects

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Fangirls Around the Web: November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013 April 4, 2017 Fangirl	Ashley Eckstein, DC Comics, Fangirls Around the Web, Gravity, Hunger Games, Janine Spendlove, Marvel, Megan Crouse, Wonder Woman
Fangirls Around the Web is a bi-weekly feature that highlights real fangirls and their fictional heroines spotted across the internet. We've got a lot to catch up on after New York Comic Con and GeekGirlCon. So let's get started.
How about female leads at the box office to start?
Check out USA Today's story on record-breaking box office of Gravity. Box Office Mojo notes that Gravity is now the highest-grossing movie ever released in September or October, and its tally of $206 million exceeded the total of the other eight nationwide releases combined. The Hollywood Reporter shares that Warner Brothers' head Kevin Tsujihara took a risk on Gravity, also noting his recent remarks that the company needs to get Wonder Woman on the movie or television screen soon.
Speaking of women in film, over at Badass Digest feminist Meredith Border explains how Thor: The Dark World made her happy. Anyone with a Tumblr account realizes how popular Loki actor Tom Hiddleston is with the female fans, so it's interesting to note that more scenes with the characters were added to the movie. (via /Film)
Mark Hughes at Forbes interviewed Jaime Alexander last week about Sif and Wonder Woman. It seems DC's most famous superheroine will likely make an appearance in Batman versus Superman.
"I gotta say, Marvel really writes their women very well. And that's one of the biggest things for me, when I look at playing a character I want to make sure that I'm playing the character first and the physicality is second, and Marvel understands that. They've done a tremendous job, especially in our film, of portraying women as strong and confident. And a side note is that, you know what? They're pretty, they're beautiful, inside and out. And that's just a secondary. So they've really set the bar very high."
~ Jaime Alexander
How about Janine Spendlove running the Marine Corps Marathon in a Wonder Woman costume?
Finally, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is poised to win the holiday season, as predicted by Box Office Mojo.
Box Office Future: Star Wars
This week brought much talk about a Disney casting call featuring a female lead. Even Star Wars' Facebook page shared the casting call. Is it for Episode VII? Club Jade seems to think so. With the female heroines leading the box office this year, it might not be a bad bet for Star Wars to open on December 18th, 2015. There will be legions of female fans saying goodbye to the science fiction franchise Hunger Games with Mockingjay: Part Two hitting screens on November 20th, 2015. If there is a trailer running in front of it with a female Jedi, those fans will be primed for a new heroine to capture their imaginations.
Already, plenty of fangirls are waving their Star Wars fandom flag:
Check out the adorable new wave of Star Wars bobble heads, available at Nerd Approved.
Mary Franklin shares Part 2 of her Celebration Europe photos on the Star Wars Blog.
Here is some awesome Bo-Katan cosplay from TK6683 of the 501st Legion.
Emily Asher-Perrin at Tor.com writes about Carrie Fisher's comments on Princess Leia in a 1983 interview with Rolling Stone.
Jennifer Heddle blogs about the non-Force users of Star Wars. She earns bonus points for using Jagged Fel's full name.
Megan Crouse joins Star Wars Bookworms to talk comics.
It's still the Year of the Fangirl!
Jenna Busch did a great interview at New York Comic Con with Ashley Eckstein.
One of my favorite fangirls, Johnamarie Macias of The Wookiee Gunner, was featured as Fangirl of the Day. Other fangirls were: Sarah, Vera, Brittany, Anita, Lily, Tatum, Diana, Katt, Natalie, Brae, the inimitable Bonnie Burton, Jess, Chantress, Sarah, Alexa, Ansley, Reagan, Jessica, Peyton, Kristen, Kristin, Wendi, Laura-Jane, Heather & Hallie & Piper & Breeyn, Megan, Jennifer, Becs, Julie, Melanie, Lauralynn, Jenny, Callisto, Jenna, Jennifer, and Lisa.
Women Making News
Halle Berry recently signed to star in, and co-executive produce, the new CBS television show Extant, a summer 2014 series, from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television. (via Collider)
Pam Belluck at New York Times Blog discusses research showing that reading literary fiction increases empathy.
Eileen Pollack in the New York Times Magazine asks "Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science?"
Don't miss the great blog post from Christina Marie about the fan reaction to Veronica Roth's Allegiant.
Another can't-miss is the Skywalking Through Neverland podcast episode on cosplay and consent.
TheMarySue reports Natalie Portman comments about female characters in interview with Elle magazine:
"I want [female characters] to be allowed to be weak and strong and happy and sad – human, basically. The fallacy in Hollywood is that if you're making a 'feminist' story, the woman kicks ass and wins. That's not feminist, that's macho. A movie about a weak, vulnerable woman can be feminist if it shows a real person that we can empathize with."
Tricia Barr took her understanding of brand management and marketing, mixed it with a love of genre storytelling, and added a dash of social media flare to create FANgirl Blog, where she discusses Star Wars, fandom, and strong female characters. She also writes about Star Wars for Random House's science fiction and fantasy blog Suvudu.com and Star Wars Insider magazine and is a contributor for Her Universe's Year of the Fangirl. Her FANgirl opinions can be heard each week on the podcast Assembly of Geeks.
Tricia is putting the finishing touches on her first novel, Wynde – a military science fiction with a fantastical twist that features heroines Vespa and Gemini. For excerpts and tales of her adventures in creating a fictional universe, hop over to TriciaBarr.com.
For updates on all things FANgirl follow @FANgirlcantina on Twitter or like FANgirl Zone on Facebook. At times she tries the Tumblr.
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March 5, 2013 Fangirl
To Catch a Jedi – and a Killer
February 24, 2013 Fangirl


If you should ever find yourself having to mail a few pieces of china or an entire set with dozens of items, there are a few points to consider before doing so in order to avoid any accidents. Let's face it, these heirlooms and cherished possessions are, indeed, investments. All types of china no matter whether priceless or meant for the every day need to be protected during transit. One cannot put a little bit of bubble wrap and a few packing peanuts and hope for the best, because inevitably, boxes will get handled many times before they reach their final destination. This is why it is of the utmost importance to get the right materials for the job.
It turns out that I just mailed a nice set of my beloved Wedgwood Drabware to an individual who was enthusiastic about acquiring this classic dinnerware for his home. Without a moment to lose, I gathered the pieces and set them aside in my office so that I could package and send them safely. Boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts and newsprint were assembled before packaging.
As I was putting thought and care into the process a few days ago I realized that I was doing this as if I were to be the recipient of these pieces of fine china. I asked myself: how would I want someone to package and mail china to me if I wanted it to get there in one piece? You see, it's that simple. Putting a little bit of thought and effort into packaging whatever it is you're sending will pay off in the long run.
Bundling like-pieces securely and nestling them on layers of bubble wrap and packing peanuts are just a few of my suggestions. Not stacking too many pieces together or oddly-shaped items into one box, and putting boxes within boxes are other considerations to take into account. Package the dinner plates in one or several boxes, teacups & saucers in another, and platters and serving bowls into other boxes. What you don't want to do is stack, cram or jam pieces haphazardly, because you will come to regret it.
When choosing methods of shipping I highly recommend going with a service that is quick. A contact of mine at the post office suggested I go with Priority service because individuals handle those packages. If sent ground or parcel, a machine handles them and tosses them (my contact says they get thrown!) without any sort of consideration. Get insurance for each box (better safe than sorry!) and make sure that the mailing service stamps Fragile all over the boxes.
This is how I packaged the fine china.
Dinner plates of this Drabware set were put into stacks of three. To begin I placed a long 48" piece of bubble wrap on my work surface (top left). Next I situated a plate right in the center. Four layers of bubble wrap were then cut into 12" squares and were placed on top of that plate (top right). The next dinner plate was stacked in the same manner. When I had 3 plates assembled like this, I decided to bundle them together.
I'm not entirely comfortable stacking more than 4 dinner plates when making these bundles, because I feel you increase the likelihood of having them break.
The long 48" piece of bubble wrap was wound around the stack of plates tightly and was taped securely. The middle photo (above), shows you the exposed plates. Don't be tempted to stop here. Those dinner plates can shift and slip out of those layers and chip or break.
Cut another 36" or 48" piece of bubble wrap and wind it around crosswise to close off the exposed plates. Tape it down well. The bottom right photo shows you the secured bundle, which is now ready to get placed into a box.
I do highly recommend packaging china in boxes which will fit the said pieces snugly and then putting those into a larger box with plenty of space all around. This concept of a box within a box greatly diminishes the chances of breakage.
Fill the bottom of the box with a layer of good-quality packing peanuts and then place a double layer of bubble wrap over that.
Gently nestle the wrapped bundle of plates in the box and then do the same to cushion the top of the box. Add a double layer of bubble wrap and then cover that with packing peanuts. Give the box a gentle shake to make sure that nothing is moving. If everything is secure, tape the box shut and continue with the other plates/pieces.
Find a box that gives you plenty of room all around and then layer the bottom with peanuts and crumpled up newsprint. Remember that the bottom of this box is going to take the brunt of the weight from the plates, therefore it is imperative to secure it properly. Crumpled up newsprint packed in tightly all the way around and at the top is also something I highly recommend.
Note: things do settle with weight during transit, so you want to have a tight package in order to allow this.
Cups should get bundled up by placing 12" squares of double-layered bubble wrap around the top, sides and bottoms. Tape these well.
Again, layer the box with packing peanuts and place the cups in more bubble wrap. I make sleeves out of the sheets of bubble wrap so that nothing is shifting or rubbing up against another cup. Add more packing peanuts and stuff them into any crevices so that you have a stable box.
For the saucers I used a tall narrow box which could accommodate their depth. This pattern of Wedgwood happens to have deep saucers which are absolutely stunning. I treated this box in the same manner as the rest of the other boxes.
When you're done packing everything up, make sure every box is securely taped shut, have all of the printing labels made out so that you don't run into problems.
Transporting pieces of fine china always requires forethought, planning and good packing materials. If one is mailing any type of china, then it's absolutely a must to take everything into account before heading out the door with boxes. You can't imagine how many times I've had pieces of pottery or china arrive at my doorstep in broken pieces, all of which could have been prevented had more care been put into the packaging.
I know many of us recycle packing peanuts, bubble wrap and those air packets that come with shipments in the mail. This is fine as long as there is still air in them and are capable of cushioning your delicate wares. There is no point in using old bubble wrap which is flat & without loft. Throw it out and get a new roll. If you plan on sending a lot of china, visit an online shop which specializes in packing material so that you get these items in bulk. It's very cost effective.
No matter what shipping company or service you end up using, buy insurance and tracking! You just never know what those boxes are going to encounter during transit, so I highly recommend adding this peace of mind. Tracking your packages online is easy. Besides, it's nice knowing when to expect something in the mail.
Mailing Fine China doesn't have to be a headache. Package well & protect your investment!
Thank you for this tutorial! I have recieved china that I've ordered thru Ebay and it wasn't well packaged and I was heart broken when I opened the box and china that's been around for over 100 years was broken because the seller did not take the time to package correctly!
Oh Jayne, I'm so sorry to hear about that experience, but I know all too well what it's like. When you have heirlooms that go out of circulation because of carelessness, it just breaks your heart.
Hi David! I was surprised to read that you are selling your beloved drabware. Are you selling anymore? i have been searching for the creamer and sugar forever for my set!
I sent you an email Jeffrey!


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Context Moderates Affirmation Effects on the Ethnic Achievement Gap
John Protzko, Joshua Aronson
We attempted to replicate a self-affirmation intervention that produced a 40% reduction in the academic achievement gap among at-risk students. The intervention was designed as a protection against stereotype threat—, which creates stress and suppresses the performance, engagement, and learning of students stereotyped as intellectually inferior. In previous research, Black and Hispanic students who engaged in a values-affirmation exercise significantly improved their academic performance over the course of a school semester. We attempted to replicate these salutary effects in both an inner-city school and a more wealthy suburban school—contexts not tested in the original research. Despite employing the same materials, we found no effect of the affirmation on academic performance. We discuss these results in terms of the possibility that negatively stereotyped students benefit most from self-affirmations in environments where their numbers portray them neither as clearly "majority" nor minority.
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Protzko, J., & Aronson, J. (2016). Context Moderates Affirmation Effects on the Ethnic Achievement Gap. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 7(6), 500-507. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550616646426
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Protzko, J & Aronson, J 2016, 'Context Moderates Affirmation Effects on the Ethnic Achievement Gap', Social Psychological and Personality Science, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 500-507. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550616646426
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Joe Wilson: Gutless
The Washington Post today ran a story today titled: "Democrats Want Wilson To Apologize in House." If he doesn't appear on the podium of the house, the Democratic leadership says he will be "formally admonished."
I'm not sure what's involved in being formally admonished — it sounds very dramatic and possibly politically fatal, but whatever … it's no surprise that the Democratic leadership wants to make the most of the issue — politics as usual.
What's bothersome to me is that, in the end, Gutless Joe Wilson apologized.
Why apologize for telling the truth? Joe Wilson knew the truth — that's what pushed him to the point of standing up and shouting "you lie" when Obama promised that no one in the country illegally would benefit from the health care legislation. It was Joe Wilson, along with another congressman, who wrote amendments to the proposed legislation calling for verification of citizenship status for anyone who is covered under the health care legislation. The amendments that were summarily rejected by the Democrats. Yet Joe Wilson apologized!
From CBS News: Lawmakers Condemn Outburst at Obama: Just moments after the President's speech he was accosted by and threatened not by Democratic power brokers but by the Republican leadership. Rather than accept whatever "punishment" they were threatening to dish up, Wilson apologized almost immediately.
This is exactly what's wrong with the Republican Party today and, in a sense, it symbolizes what's wrong with America today. It takes guts to stand toe-to-toe with the opposition and verbally slug it out; Joe Wilson did not have the courage of his convictions and did not tell them that he would see them all in hell before he apologized. A man acting on his convictions doesn't have to apologize, especially to the man who is leading the pack of people who are raping this country's traditions, destroying this country's economy, and vandalizing this country's Constitution.
The very next day on every radio and TV show Joe Wilson did tell what he knew — what drove him to call Obama a liar. He told about the Democrat's refusal to add verification of citizenship to the legislation, making it obvious to him that the Democrats are willing to provide health care for every moving body, legal or illegal.
I don't know if it's true or not, but it's being said in conservative circles that right now there is an amnesty bill being prepared that would grant immediate citizenship to millions of illegals. Here's a quote from a press release by ALIPAC (Americans for Legal Immigration PAC):
The evidence this is a lie (Obama's lie) is found in countless major news reports indicating that President Obama and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) intend to try and pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform Amnesty legislation soon, that would legalize millions of illegal immigrants and qualify them for all taxpayer benefits and jobs in America.
If this new focus on illegal immigrants (thanks to Joe Wilson's outburst) helps plug all the holes in the health care legislation, the Dems can certainly go to Plan B: amnesty legislation. Why would they want amnesty legislation? Simply because the poorest Americans tend to vote Democratic, and they know that the Democratic Party (especially under Obama) is the party of taxing the rich and leveling the playing field.
What's happening to America is a damn shame, but the worst part is that there are so many of our elected officials who care more about getting re-elected than they do about saving the United States from Obama's tyranny.
(This article was also posted at My View from the Center.)
Articles written by Harvey Grund
Tags: Congress, Democrats, immigration, Joe Wilson, Obama, Republicans
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25 Responses to "Joe Wilson: Gutless"
larry | September 13th, 2009 at 4:40 am
Sock it to em!!!
Lisa | September 13th, 2009 at 11:20 am
It is interesting that in that decorum it is okay for those in attendance who agree with the president to stand and create loud thunderous applause, yet those who disagree must remain meekly quiet. What kind of democracy is that? It reminded me of a court room where the judge asks the court recorder to delete from record something said in the court which is objectionable; however the jury will still remember what was said. On another topic while I have the podium: I find it interesting how most of the media with exception of FOX News and a few others are reporting on "the Tea Party Express" referring to the protesters as right wing conservatives. These people have been canvassed repeatedly and they represent republicans, democrats and independents alike and come from a broad spectrum of society: whites, blacks, young, old, blue collar, white collar, etc. And their complaints go far beyond healthcare. So, Joe Wilson may have been a sole dissenting voice the other evening but his comrades in arms took to the streets in DC yesterday in huge numbers, not yet calculated but somewhere between 60 – 100K in strength.
Tom | September 13th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Joe Wilson is a classless clod. There are long-standing traditions in Congress, particularly in how the members behave when the President addresses joint sessions. The opposition party routinely groans a bit, rolls their eyes, sits on their hands while others applaud, etc. But to yell at the President during his speech, not to mention calling him a liar, is way beyond acceptable behavior.
Members of Congress are free to go on TV and call the President a liar if they wish, assuming their vocabularies aren't large enough to say it in other words. They can also stand in the House or Senate chamber and use terms like that, as Ted Kennedy did when he said Bush was a "liar, liar, liar." Low-class, but not beyond the pale. But interrupt his speech to a joint session to call him a liar? No.
And by the way, I wouldn't care which president was speaking or which low-class redneck interrupted him.
larry | September 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
What pray tell is the difference between a low class versus high class redneck??????????????
doris | September 13th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Low class redneck goes to family reunions to find dates..high class rednecks fraw the line at sisters.Calling any president a liar is not appropriate on T,.V.,but they usually are liars and I believe it took alot of courage to call him one,so openly,it took no cahunnies to apologize,I almost admired him,He lost this redneck on the apology.I assume it made his life easier to do so,maybe lost his nerve without an audience of agreers beside him.I am a democrat,but if he's a liar,he's a liar.This I don't know,but as a friend of mine would say,if he's a politician or a lawyer,and his mouth is moving,he's lying.
Larry, I would answer your question by quoting that famous philosopher, Forrest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does." Wilson's behavior makes him a low-class (fill in the blank). All things considered, "redneck" seemed the right word.
Tom | September 14th, 2009 at 4:01 am
This from a report in The Hill, part of a discussion that Obama may be angling toward using a parliamentary device known as "reconciliation" to get a health care bill through the Senate with only 50 votes required instead of 60:
Rep. Joe Wilson's (R-S.C.) outburst on Wednesday was an unexpected gift to the White House, accentuating Obama's point that bitter politics is getting in the way of improving the healthcare of Americans.
So, not only did Wilson's crude outburst anger Democrats and Republicans, it helps Obama make his argument. Poetic justice, some would say.
Brian | September 14th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
The fact is, though, that the President stood there and lied. I guess we should at least be glad he didn't give us "I am not a crook" or that he didn't wag his finger at us. Yeah, this was definitely a better way to tell a lie.
Brian | September 14th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Tom, what would you have done to a platoon or company commander that told you something so demonstrably untrue?
Brian, that's a not a comparable situation at all. In any case, I would hope I wouldn't behave like a classless clod, violating every sense of protocol and propriety I ever learned. That's what Wilson did — it isn't an issue of whether Obama was intentionally lying or not.
I suppose a better analogy would have been your division commander. Having a chat with him in his office would certainly be a better approach but ultimately no more effective than had Ted Kennedy reproached Nixon in the privacy of the Oval Office during Watergate.
What is the proper forum for calling out the president on a lie? Either Obama has read the proposed legislation and knew that he was lying, or he hadn't read the proposed legislation and was making a W.A.G. Either way, it was, and is, his responsibility to know. Not his handlers, not his advisors, not Michelle, not his C.o.S., not the S.o.S…his own burden, and he prevaricated in the Well and in front of cameras.
Touche,Brian.
According to factcheck.org:
The president is correct: The House bill contains a section (Sec. 246) titled "NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS," which states: "Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States."
The conservative objection is that the bill does not contain "specific enforcement measures" and that amendments to that end were rejected. You can read the rest of the Factcheck explanation.
A lie is a conscious, purposeful misrepresentation of the truth. Obama didn't lie, as Wilson charged, any more than Bush lied about WMD. When you believe what you're saying, you're not lying, even if it turns out later that you were wrong.
However, the issue remains Wilson's behavior, not Obama's statements.
doris | September 15th, 2009 at 5:39 am
Great to know,but does that mean they get indigent care and legals get turned away without insurance?
Mike Buffington | September 15th, 2009 at 10:40 am
You guys saying the President lied please read Tom's comment. Come on guys this argument is as ridiculous as the "Death panel" argument.
It amazes me that the conservatives who once dominated and controlled the Republican party are letting their party be taken away by bigots and hatemongers.
Brian Bagent | September 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am
We're paying for them now. Do you honestly believe that this circumstance will change with new legislation? More to the point, do you think the President believes that this will change?
Thats true about the republican party,I believe they are or seem to be reverting back to bigotry and not real issues.I think alot of these people hate him because he is a strong and intelligent man,and also a black man.Not our guys,on this forum,but alot of republicans who seem to have no real issue,just alot of crud to dredge up……might be wrong. We are paying for them now,but my question is ,will legal citizens still get indigent care or just be turned away and penalized,taxwise,for not buying insurance?
Aaron | September 15th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I cannot believe that people of this country can be so ignorant. The plain fact racism is still around. Period. I pity people that are still showing hate because of the color of a persons skin. Bigotry is still being held passionately by some. And I do not know which is worse: people who are in denial or people who are not in denial about their prejudice ways. 179 votes against a formal rebuke? Only 7 Republican votes for the formal rebuke? Gutless racists run the Republican party. These people need to be taken out of office and put on a distant island far, far away from civiization. Civility needs to be practiced. Who cares whether a person is white, black, brown, yellow, green, red, or blue…We are all human. We have a black president and he is the best person for the job. Get over it.
Agreed.Get over it ,but still complain and gripe when you disagree with him,just not because he is anything but,in your opinion,wrong.
Harvey | September 15th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I'm really amazed and saddened that so many people are so blind that they really think the outrage against Obama has ANYTHING to do with his race! Every position the man has taken has been either anti-free market or anti-American; and you really think this has anything to do with him being a black man?
Obama is the biggest danger America (as we all knew America as we were growing up) has faced since 9/11/01 and, in the long term, he may be an even bigger danger — and I would say this about ANY president of ANY color with his policies and positions and with the super majorities he holds in the palm of his hand in the Congress.
Aaron | September 16th, 2009 at 10:40 am
It may be that way for you Harvey, and I respect your perspective and opinion as a fellow American but you would be just a select few that may be like this. It is because race. No one can or should deny that. It is evident everyday. People are ignorant and hateful as ever just as racism is evident in our society so greatly. Ingorance is bliss because it's easier to support something blindly than exploring the truth. Because of this denial is bliss.
I am with you, Harvey. Interestingly, I attended a local meeting with Virginia Liberty Project and was very pleased to see a diverse crowd of people with at least 10% of those being black or African American descent and several Hispanics, too. As I've indicated in previously, there are many people of diverse backgrounds who are unhappy with what is going on in this country now.It has nothing to do with the color of skin of the current president.
Tom | September 16th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Aaron, your view that the vast majority who oppose Obama and his policies are racists (I assume that's what you mean) is just as biased as the views of a true racist. I think you should spend some time examining the biases that reside in your own heart.
I am not biased or partisan whatsoever. I know that because I take everyones opinions into consideration and I weigh all options and even think why said people think what they do. I am in no way biased and I can honestly say that. I agree with people when they are right and I will disagree if need be. I can and do admit when I am wrong no matter what.
Harvey | September 16th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Yes it is exactly that way for me!
We obviously see the world in different ways but I think Tom hit the nail on the head: you are attributing your own faults and biases to everyone. You may claim to have no biases or be partisan in any way and that either puts the lie to your claim or indicates that you are like a piece of putty, being constantly reshaped.
If you have the capacity to think (and I certainly am not suggesting that you don't) you have likes and dislikes, biases and prejudices like everyone else (including me).
Certainly there are racists in society but they are way out of the mainstream and not even worth the recognition they get by talking about them. But to ignore the damage that President Obama is (as indicated by his policies and rhetoric) planning to do to this country and attribute his opposition to racism is, frankly, ridiculous.


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First notes in a new month. No one is going to be sad to see the end of 2020. Somehow, we automatically think 2021 will be better. Southern Counties Championship Show has posted "A clarification on an optimistic note! We are planning our 2021 Show and are raring to go ahead all things being equal. The dates will be June 4th, 5th, and 6th. Group splits will not be rotating as announced previously, we are keeping to our arrangement of June 4thHounds/Toys, June 5th Pastoral/Working/Terriers, June 6thGundogs/Utility. The reason for this is that after a bit of a jigsaw puzzle, we have managed to move all our 2020 judges (who were still free) on to 2021. This means that our 1sttime judges will not have to wait 2 or 3 more years for their eagerly anticipated appointments. If we had rotated the Group splits this would not have been possible. We would like to thank all the previously invited 2021 judges who agreed to move their appointment to 2022. All we hope now is that a) it goes ahead and b) we get the wonderful weather we would have had this year. We wish all our friends, stewards, exhibitors, judges and everyone connected with the show all the very best until we see you again. Stay safe.
Oh-and please if you have any questions on this post ask them here rather than speculation on some other post that I may not see and therefore cannot clarify.'
Carolyn McCormick Smith has posted on the SGHC members page that the judge for the Club's 2022 show will be Denise Garratt. Diana Klein editor of 'The Saluki' has posted that the magazine is now available for sale. This issue only £10.00 UK, £12.50 Europe, £15.00 for the rest of the World. Digital copy now available for £6.00. To purchase a copy contact Diana Klein editor at editorsalukimagazine@gmail.comor telephone 07751 061719.
Jillian Knight Messenger in her Afghan Breed notes has asked her readers for embarrassing incidents which have occurred while showing dogs. Jill Cross sent her the following and has not only allowed us to reprint it, but has also sent an interview with the late Dianne Merchant Giles: Jill writes" Some years ago we went to SKC and were staying the weekend in a hotel as you do, and when we went for dinner that evening, we were joined by Christian Gardiner, Kenny Wright (Gardwright) and Di Merchant-Giles (of Saluki fame). We were having a great conversation and it eventually drifted into tales of Di's own stage career - stories which were illustrated by her standing up and bursting into an operatic aria in the restaurant. The whole place - including Christian - was spellbound and at the end of it, everyone stood up and applauded!"
The interview follows:
What breeds are you interested in?
There are not many breeds of dogs that I don't like. My grandparents bred Pomeranians in the early 1920s and kept them for many years. My father bred racing greyhounds for about 20 year and as far as I can remember my family have bred and owned breeds from every group. At the moment my main interest must be Papillons which my husband and I are currently showing and breeding, and although we don't breed them anymore, I must include Salukis as I think they will always be dear to my heart.
What dogs have you owned?
I have owned so many dogs over the years, mainly as pets, but I have shown Sealyham, Cocker Spaniel, Old English Sheepdog, Dachshund, Saluki and now Papillions. I have bred a champion Sealyham -not made up by me I hasten to add-not carrying our present affix. My old English Sheepdog was shown briefly in this country and then sold to Canada to become a champion in double quick time. The most famous must be the Saluki CH SHAMAL KHARAZ a legend in his own lifetime owned and bred by us. He won virtually every accolade in his time and although tragically lost him in 1989 he has been top Saluki stud
dog every year since except one.
How did you become involved in the world of show dogs?
I have always been interested I showing anything, even flowers; but mainly horses and dogs
I dabbled in showing dogs on and off for many years when my career would allow it, but it was my late Mother-in-law who really made it an obsession. She was showing two beautiful Salukis, one belonging to my husband. I took over the handling of this one and he became CH SEDEKI HAJ.
Did you begin your working life as an artist?
No, definitely not! I was as an opera singer and worked in London with Sadlers Wells Opera Company and then went on to sing in West End Musicals such as Hallo Dolly, Funny Girl, Robert and Elizabeth, Camelot, The Ambassadors and Trelawney to name a few. I also appeared the films of Oliver and Half a Sixpence among others.
However, I had drawn and painted since I was a very young child (drawing only dogs and horses horses-I might add)and at the age of 15 won a scholarship to the Royal West of England College of Art; unfortunately due to family crisis I was unable to take up the scholarship-something I have always regretted.
Did you come from an artistic background?
Not as far as I know. Although I remember my mother telling me once that my grandmother's brother was both musical and artistic.
What is your greatest achievement in showing dogs?
I think this must be winning the Hound group at Crufts in 1986 with a home bred dog namely CH SHAMAL KHARAZ – surely this must be the dream of everyone who shows dogs.
Champion Shamal Kharaz's sire was Ch Jeddah Al Caliph and dam Sedeki Tamineh of Shamal. He was born on the 14thApril 1982 and died in 1989. He was from a littler of 5. His brother, Shamal Khamoun also became a champion. He was owned by Diane Duckenfield. Kharaz had 6 mating partners producing 21 off springs. Five of his children became champions. Kharaz won BOB at Crufts twice, first time in 1987 under judge Catherine Sutton and the second time in 1986 under judge Valerie Stringer where he went on to win the Hound Group under Terry Thorn. Kharaz won
A total of 10 CCS also going Best in Show at the SGHC Open Show and the Club's championship show.
Kharaz's champions get were Pennyworth Katiya. Pennyworth Riaz, Kasaque Eve, Kasaque Ezekiel and Bishr of Kasra.
If anyone would like to pass on their embarrassing/interesting episodes at shows I would be most grateful.
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I am native of Rowan county who attended local schools and played college baseball. I have nearly a decade of Automotive retail and wholesale experience. As general manager, my position involves controlling a high volume dealership, and includes the supervision of two sales managers. Also, I am Responsible for customer retention and the success of procedures and processes put in place to ensure a great consumer buying experience.I fulfill my responsibilities by demonstrating knowledge of the potential market, advertising effectiveness, established performance standards and an acute feel for the thresholds of each department. In my spare time I love spending time outdoors, sports, and time with my family. I hope you will consider CARmazone for all your automotive needs.
I am the F&I manager at CARmazone and have been with the company since they opened. I am a Rowan County native and have been in the auto industry for over a decade. My job is to work with financial lenders to give fair interest rates to buyers and programs. CARmazone has nearly 30 financial lenders that I work with to secure competitive interest rates. I also offer several options to some of the best aftermarket products and extended warranties for the consumers purchase. Understanding and complying with new regulations and compliance standards are also part of my Job Description. As Finance manager I feel I have strong communication skills in order to work with customers, employees and various institutions as I represent the dealership. In my spare time I enjoy baseball, and spending time with my family.
Currently, I am the manager of CARmazone's Business Develop Center (BDC). I have over 2 years of experience in automotive internet sales as well as over 8 years of customer service experience. I am knowledgeable about all makes and models available. I manage the BDC agents at the dealership to ensure we effectively answer all questions and concerns from our consumers. Our goal is to make sure every consumer has a world class experience with CARmazone before, during, and after their visit.
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Rare Harry Potter Book Expected To Sell For £30,000
Claire Reid
Published 11:02, 21 May 2019 BST
| Last updated 11:03, 21 May 2019 BST
A rare first edition Harry Potter book is up for sale at auction, expected to sell for between £20,000 and £30,000. Bet you're wishing you hadn't binned all your old books now, eh?
The slightly worn, ex-library copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is being flogged at Forum Auction on Thursday, where the lot is described as a 'first edition, first printing' - making it one of just 500 copies.
Now, if you're thinking you're going to get yourself a brand-spanking new book for your £30,000, then you're wrong.
According to the description, the book has the 'usual light browning to text margins' and is an ex-library copy with ink stamps and a little mark left from where a bar-code was placed.
The rare first edition is expected to sell for thousands. Credit: Forum Auction
The book also has 'bumped corners' and spine ends as well as 'laminate peeling' and 'chipping to joints' - oh, and the edges are 'a little rubbed and chipped'.
Despite that lengthy list it's described as 'still a very good, bright copy, preserved in a fine example of a later dust-jacket'. The description also notes that it is 'rare in any condition and a far better ex-library copy than usually encountered'.
Two years ago, another book from this same print run sold for an eye-watering £60,000.
So now you want to know if your old copy is worth a mint, don't you? Well, according to The Mirror, things to look out for include a misprint on page 53, which means that '1 wand' is included twice on a list of things Harry needs for Hogwarts.
If the print line reads 10987654321 and the book is credited to 'Joanne Rowling' (rather than JK Rowling) on the title page then you've got a first edition on your hands.
Not all first editions are worth as much as the one about to go up for auction on Thursday, though, with less-rare ones worth anything from thousands to around £20, depending on its print run.
To get the big bucks, the rule to pay attention to is 'the rarer the better' - so signed copies of first editions, for example, or ones with different covers or illustrations inside.
First editions can be worth anything from thousands of pounds to twenty quid. Credit: PA
Speaking to The Mirror, Matthew Haley, head of books at auctioneer's Bonhams, said: "That first book in the series is worth hugely more than the subsequent volumes, and condition is everything. More recently first editions of the first book in fair condition have sold for around £4,000.
"Obviously genuine signatures or even better inscriptions by JK Rowling can add tremendously to the value."
Well, I don't know about you, but I'm just about to shin-up into my loft to see if I've got a small fortune gathering dust up there.
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Coatlicule (Co-at-li-cu-e) or 'Serpent Skirt' was a major deity in Aztec mythology and is regarded as the earth-mother goddess. She was the patron of childbirth, was associated with warfare, governance and agriculture, and considered the female aspect of the primordial god Ometeotl. She gave birth to the moon, stars, and Huitzilopochtli, the god of the sun and war. The goddesses Tocih "our grandmother", and Cihuacoatl "snake woman", the patron of women who die in childbirth, were also seen as aspects of Coatlicue.
She is represented as a woman wearing a skirt of writhing snakes and a necklace made of human hearts, hands, and skulls. Her feet and hands are adorned with claws and her breasts are depicted as hanging flaccid from pregnancy. Her face is formed by two facing serpents.The myth is that she was sacrificed (decapitation).
Most representations of her emphasize her deadly side, because Earth, as well as loving mother, is the insatiable monster that consumes everything that lives. She represents the devouring mother, in whom both the womb and the grave exist.
According to Aztec legend, she was once magically impregnated by a ball of feathers that fell on her while she was sweeping a temple, and gave birth to the god Huitzilopochtli. Her daughter Coyolxauhqui then rallied Coatlicue's four hundred other children together and goaded them into attacking and decapitating their mother. The instant she was killed, the god Huitzilopochtli suddenly emerged from her womb fully grown and armed for battle. He killed many of his brothers and sisters, including Coyolxauhqui, whose head he cut off and threw into the sky to become the moon.
In another myth she warned the Aztec of their future demise. Motecuhzoma II had sent a party of 60 magicians to visit Coatlicue in the mythical ancestral home Aztlan, in a quest for supreme knowledge. However, overburdened with gifts, these hapless magicians got bogged down in a sand hill and the goddess revealed that the Aztec cities would fall one by one. Then, and only then, would her son Huitzilopochtli return to her side.
She was worshipped in the spring ritual of Tozozontli in the rainy season and in the autumnal hunting festival of Quecholli, when an impersonator of the goddess was sacrificed.


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7 historical facts about the University of Dayton on its 172nd birthday
By Lisa Powell
St. Mary's School for Boys, the foundation of the University of Dayton, opened July 1, 1850.
Since the school opened with just 14 boys, it has grown into the largest private university in Ohio.
Here are 7 notable facts from the Catholic university's history:
1. An important promise. Father Leo Meyer purchased the 125-acre Dewberry Farm, the future site of the school, from John Stuart in 1850. He paid for it with medal of St. Joseph and a promise of $12,000.
2. Name transformation. Over the years, the institution has been known as St. Mary's School, St. Mary's Institute and St. Mary's College. Its name became the University of Dayton in 1920.
3. A safe place. St. Mary's College was a refuge during the Great Flood of 1913. The hilltop institute provided shelter to 800 as the flood overtook homes in lower-lying Dayton. Students had not returned to the campus from Easter break, so the college was fully stocked with provisions.
4. The first bowl game (well, in the bowl). Coach Harry Baujan called the plays in front of 10,000 fans at the first football game held in the new "football bowl" on campus in 1925. Today the stadium is called Baujan Recreational Sports Field and is the home to the Flyer soccer teams (Read more on the stadium's history).
5. A meaningful centerpiece. The iconic dome and cross on the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is the centerpiece of UD's campus. The top of the cross is 95 feet above the ground. The cross is 7 feet, 4 inches tall from the ball to the top of the cross. The "arms" of the cross extend 4 feet, 6 inches.
6. Joy to the world. Christmas on Campus, an annual holiday event that hosts more than 1,000 children, is believed to be one of the nation's largest single-day on campus community services event (Read more about this unique event).
7. A new era of presidents. Dr. Daniel Curran became the university's first lay president in 2002. Dr. Eric Spina, who became president in 2016, is the university's second lay president.
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Q: Global environment handled w/ multiple invocations of script engine We am curious about how global variables are handled by script engines. We am looking for a script engine that does not preserve the state of global variables upon invocation. Are there such engines out there? We are looking for a scripting language we can use under the script engine API for Java.
When making multiple invocations of a script engine, top-level calls to eval() or evaluate() method preserves the state of global variables, meaning that consequent calls to eval() will use the global variables as they were left by the last invocation. Is there a script engine that does not preserve the state, or provides the ability to reset the state, so that global variables are at their initial state every time the script engine is invoked?

A: Consequent calls to eval() will not reset the scriptEngine's state:
    myScriptEngine.eval("var myGlobalVar = 5");
    myScriptEngine.eval("myGlobalVar++"); //will set myGlobalVar to 6;

On the other hand, multiple scriptEngines from one ScriptEngineManager, are completely independent (at least that is the case with JAV8).

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At the fall conference of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), one of the most well attended sessions was the panel discussion on water transfers. Attorneys Andrea Clark, Spencer Kenner, Andrew Hitchings and David Aladjem, along with principal engineer Darren Cordova discussed the legal framework and technical aspects of water transfers, how the exceptional drought conditions in 2014 affected water transfers, and the outlook for water transfers in 2015, should conditions remain dry, as well as their views on how the water transfer process could be improved.
Andrea Clark, a partner with Downey Brand, kicked off the session with an overview on the transfer process.
Groundwater substitution, which generally involves the transfer or declining to divert water from a stream, letting that water go past, and then pumping that same amount of water from the groundwater basin in order to continue the use over land.
Crop idling and land fallowing which involves the transfer or declining to divert water from the stream and instead of pumping water to irrigate crops, letting agricultural land lie fallow for the season.
Reservoir reoperation, another mechanism for making water available for transfers.
Ms. Clark said that there are several state statutes the govern different water transfers, depending on the type of water right underlying the transaction. "Importantly, Water Code section 1810 governs the use of excess conveyance capacity in public agency facilities," she noted.
No injury to legal users of water: This rule protects other legal users of water and it protects all other users, not just prior or senior users on the system.
"Over the last couple of decades, the state has implemented drought water banks in order to facilitate the transfer market by acting as both the buyer and the seller when there have been critical drought conditions, but there was not a drought water bank in 2014," she said.
Spencer Kenner, Assistant Chief Counsel with the Department of Water Resources, then talked about the Department's role in water transfers, how drought conditions have affected the 2014 transfer season, and if the drought continues, what DWR plans to do in 2015.
"Comparing 2014 to prior years in water transfers, it seems there was a marked difference between this year and prior years for a lot of reasons," Mr. Kenner began. "There was just an extraordinary amount of cooperation, not just within agencies but among agencies." The coordination between the water agencies, the State Water Board and the fish agencies was greatly improved through the RTDOT, or the Real Time Drought Operations Team; documentation was fast tracked, contract procedures were improved, and there were new outreach tools as well as buyer-seller meetings, he said.
The Department of Water Resources did a better job than normal of working together, being nimble and creative, and following the charge of the water action plan to streamline transfers, he said. The Department of Water Resources brought in a consultant was brought in to make sure processes were streamlined as much as possible so there could be fundamentally sound transfers that were still protective of resources, he noted.
Mr. Kenner then gave some numbers on water transfers that occurred during 2014. "This year we had overall nearly 500,000 acre-feet of water that was transferred," he said. He noted that the State Water Project had 306,000 acre-feet of transfers; twelve were short-term and three were long-term. There were six crop idling transfers, seven groundwater substitution transfers, and five reservoir release transfers.
One of the topics discussed at the meeting was how the Governor's proclamation suspended CEQA for state agencies but not for local agencies. "I know that was a difficult issue for local agencies, especially when the state was off the hook but local agencies weren't, and that created some problems," he said. "DWR doesn't have control over that sort of thing but that's something that will be discussed if we move into another year of drought." Other items discussed included developing a long-term EIR similar to what the federal agencies have, revising the three party agreements and the conveyance agreements to make them more streamlined and simpler, and the possibility of using forbearance agreements at the state level, similar to what the federal agencies are doing.
He then presented a pie chart showing the distribution of water transfers by use. In 2014, 93% of the transfers were ag to ag, up from around 70% in 2012 and 2013. The overall amount transferred in 2014 was 306,000 acre-feet; transfers in 2013 totaled 268,370 and in 2012, transfers were 188,074 so significantly more water was transferred in 2014, especially compared to 2012, he said.
He next presented a slide of 2014 water transfers by type, noting they were rather evenly split.
Darren Cordova, a principal with MBK Engineers, then discussed the key technical elements associated with water transfers. He noted that his perspective on water transfers that primarily comes from a transferor's perspective, primarily through Delta water transfers, or upstream of the Delta to downstream of the Delta.
He noted that at one point, they were notified that there may not be funding available for DWR to conduct groundwater level monitoring, but fortunately, DWR was able to come through with the funding to do groundwater level monitoring in order to support the transfers. "This really helped put in a key piece that limited the overall expense to the transfer participants and allowed important monitoring to continue," he said.
He then discussed the three methods of making water available of transfer: groundwater substitution, crop idling, and reservoir releases.
"Groundwater substitution involves pumping groundwater from a well for use upon land in lieu of diverting surface water, thus making that surface water available in the stream for transfer, subject to other limitations," he said. "The requirements are important: The sellers involved in transfers need to make sure that their discharges at the groundwater wells include the proper measuring equipment so that we know the quantity because the quantity is important. Many of them need to go through and retrofit their wells and there's an expense associated with that. Ultimately, it just adds more time to the transfer process so we have to start as early as we can." He noted that other considerations with monitoring include energy use, hours of operation, water quality and groundwater levels.
Other important issues that need to be considered, relative to groundwater substitution transfers, are groundwater and surface water interaction, decreased groundwater levels due to persistent drought, land subsidence and air quality.
Giant garter snake and other terrestrial habitat are other considerations associated with crop idling and shifting transfers include giant garter snake and other terrestrial habitat, he said. Also, Water Code Section 1018 involves preserving or encouraging leaving some natural vegetation on idled fields; another consideration is how to quantify that water use by the natural vegetation, and how that impacts transfer quantities.
"Reservoir release type of transfers, involve releases of water from storage that would have otherwise been held in storage in order to make that water available for downstream water users," Mr. Cordova said, presenting a graph of a daily flow schedule for a reservoir release transfer. He noted that the green line represents the target flow for the reservoir releases, the red bar shows the actual transfer quantities on a daily basis, and the blue bars show a base flow against which the transfer quantities are measured.
Andy Hitchings, an attorney with Somach Simmons and Dunn, started out with the disclaimer that these are his views and not necessarily the views of any of the clients he represents. He also noted that he typically represents sellers in the Sacramento Valley.
"On the State Water Project side, while there aren't forbearance agreements that were used, there is a three-party storage and conveyance agreement; then there were two party purchase and sale agreements for those transfers as well," he added.
David Aladjem began by saying that the views he would be offering are his own and not to be attributed to Downey Brand or any of their clients. He said he was asked to step back today and offer his views on what we are doing as a state and where we should potentially going with water transfers.
Mr. Aladjem noted that Mr. Kenner had mentioned that the Department of Water Resources, like the Bureau of Reclamation, is talking about a long-term transfer deal. He then offered his suggestions of that components would go into that.
During the question and answer period, the panel was asked what impact they thought the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will have on groundwater substitution water transfers.
View the panel's power point presentation by clicking here.
View Spencer Kenner's power point presentation by clicking here.


The digital dialler is the most basic and most common back to base monitoring alarm system. The security alarm system utilizes the customers existing telephone line to communicate any alarms to the central monitoring control room.
Every time the alarm system communicates with the control room a telephone call is made from the clients premises and in most domestic systems a regular weekly test call is automatically generated by the panel to ensure the alarm panel dialler is still operational. If a fault occurs on the telephone line it may be several days before this is detected unless a test call is made every day.
A GSM dialler is a digital mobile phone that has been designed to connect to any standard dialler alarm. The system can be used as the primary communication path to our control room if a standard telephone line is not available. Alternatively the GSM can be used as a backup so that the GSM will be used if the telephone line is cut.
GPRS is the high-speed data path over a GSM network. It enables bi directional communication from a security system to a control room.
The GPRS network is available where ever the GSM network exists. It is compatible with most existing monitored security systems and does not require the connection of a phone line to the premises.
There are no call charges when the security system is communicating with the control room but slightly higher weekly monitoring fees are charged to cover the network costs.
With on going changes today in the way people communicate and an increase in clients not requiring phone lines, introducing IP alarm monitoring via Internet connection. By connecting a specially designed IP alarm monitoring security interface to your security system, and internal network modem, we are able to send all alarm data to our control room via this new connection.
This connection offers high-speed data and can be polled to check if the connection is OK. We can also offer UPS backup to your ADSL modem to increase the security of your system.
There are no phone call charges for this service but slightly higher weekly monitoring fees apply.
One-Tec Security offers free quotes on any new installation or upgrade.


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AKDN supports early development of children in Tajikistan
Six Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres that were launched in Tajikistan last year under the support of AKDN now successfully function in the country. An official source at the Ministry of Education and Science said the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) had made a noticeable contribution fort the creation of decent conditions for early development of children in the country and added that 283 preschool children's development centres had been established at the general educational institutions in the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region in collaboration with AKF and 482 teachers were engaged in educating and raising more than 6,500 children at these centres. The Ministry of Education and Science emphasised that it would continue collaborating with AKDN on supporting early childhood development.
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Walmart is monitoring the movement of Chinese pork from farm to US dinner table. © Getty Images
Case study: How Walmart uses blockchain
posted by David Craik
in Supply chain, Technology
Walmart is trialling blockchain technology to monitor its pork and mango product sourcing
How do you know whether food standards are being met at every step of a complex, global supply chain? Earlier this year Walmart, the world's biggest retailer with nearly 12,000 stores in 28 countries – and annual revenues of $485.9bn – launched a pilot with IBM and Tsinghua University to test the pork supply chain in China, tracing it from farm to table. Walmart wanted to investigate whether blockchain could serve as an alternative to paper tracking and manual inspection systems, which can "leave supply chains vulnerable to inaccuracies".
Blockchain is a shared ledger where multiple copies of the same database – stored across computers online – communicate. This allows new entries to a database to be shared with all stakeholders, while constant cross-checking ensures the integrity of existing entries. Food products can be digitally tracked from suppliers to store shelves, and ultimately to consumers, with suppliers uploading farm origination details, batch numbers, factory and processing data, expiration dates, storage temperatures and shipping details.
"This technology could enable me, as the retailer, to be able to digitally track individual pork products in minutes, not days," explains Frank Yiannas, VP of food safety at Walmart. "I'll be able to tell if this product is authentic and safe, and when it expires. If a food contamination issue arises at the farm or factory, I'll know which products to recall and which may be left on the shelves. It could improve supply chain efficiencies, promote sustainability and reduce food waste."
Alongside the China pilot, Walmart is running a similar test in the US looking at mango supplies. Early results are expected later this month.
Brigid McDermott, VP blockchain business development at IBM, is already evangelical about its use in the supply chain. "It's more about fixing a social than a technological problem. It's about making all parties in a supply chain feel comfortable about sharing information. It improves trust," she says. "Food safety is not a competitive issue. Every part of the chain is affected if there's a contamination issue. They all want the problem fixed or gone away."
One of the biggest challenges in the pilots has been around the provision and sharing of information, she says. "We tell our participants that the more they share, the more value they will receive. The potential to transform supply chains is enormous. It can help improve visibility and boost process optimisation and demand management. It will remove inefficiencies."
Professor Michael Lewis of the IDO Group at the University of Bath School of Management agrees that the blockchain is a route to simpler documentation and contract exchange. "It also adds 'time stamp' functionality that is attractive in many industries," he says. "Challenges are myriad, however, such as who trusts first in putting their data on a blockchain, or worries about data in private settings and being dependent on third party providers. It also won't stop deliberate illegality such as horse meat contamination and collusion."
Despite the concerns over sharing information, it seems that the pilot project has broken down some trust barriers in the release of data throughout the supply chain process. In particular, real-time data seems to be more available.
It is the technology behind Bitcoins. It creates a digital, permanent ledger linking blocks of data together in an unbroken chain. This allows users to jointly keep a secure and reliable record of data and transactions.
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Five Acres Announces Actors Matthew Lillard and Carla Gugino as Co-Chairs of Soiree Under the Stars Gala
WHAT: Five Acres Soiree Under the Stars Gala on Saturday, June 4, 2016
WHO: Serving as co-emcees will be actor Matthew Lillard, currently seen on "Bosch," on Amazon and of the "Scooby Doo" franchise along with actress Carla Gugino of, "Entourage" on HBO and the new film, "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
WHEN: Cocktail reception at 6pm; dinner and program at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 4, 2016 *media are invited to attend the cocktail reception and photograph celebrities and guests*
WHERE: The Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena CA 91103
TICKETS: For "Soiree Under the Stars" gala tickets, contact Melanie Elliott at 626.773.3776 or visit www.5acres.org/gala. Individual tickets are $250.00 per person.
Background: Actor Matthew Lillard has been a longstanding supporter of Five Acres and served as emcee at the gala for the last three years. Actress Carla Gugino will premiere her emcee role and her support of Five Acres, this year.
The Gamble House celebrates this year with their 50th anniversary as a museum and Five Acres is honored to join forces with this historical landmark, to help celebrate their milestone and raise much needed funds for the 8,500 children and families served by Five Acres.
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Five Acres' mission is to promote safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.


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Soti incident: Sixth missing body found after 10 days
The deceased along with his 18 friends was attacked by Soti villagers while the group was accompanying Nabaraj BK to bring home his 17-year-old girlfriend as his bride.
A rescue team of seven individuals, including three divers, was deployed along the Bheri riverside to search for the missing person. Post Photo
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Published at : June 2, 2020
Updated at : June 2, 2020 22:57
Jajarkot
The body of 19-year-old Govinda Shahi of Bheri Municipality in Jajarkot was recovered from Bheri River in Khodakhola, Jajarkot on Tuesday.
Shahi is the last missing victim of the Soti incident.
[Read: Human Rights Watch calls on Nepal government to ensure justice for caste-based killings]
According to the District Police Office in Jajarkot, the body was retrieved from the river on Tuesday, 10 days after he was allegedly murdered and thrown into the Bheri river.
DSP Kishor Kumar Shrestha of the District Police Office in Jajarkot said Shahi's body was recovered some 20 km downstream from the incident site.
[Read: Soti incident premeditated, a team of provincial assembly members concludes]
Chhabi Pant, a local man who saw Shahi's body, said: "The head of the victim was covered with a cloth when the search party found him. His eyes were damaged, and his hands and nose were broken."
DSP Shrestha said that the body was collected and sent to Jajarkot Hospital for postmortem.
"The cause of death will be known only after we've received the postmortem report," he added.
Shahi was the youngest son of Indra Bahadur Shahi and his wife Kumari, residents of Ward No. 11 of Bheri Municipality. He was to appear for the Secondary Education Examination from Sheetal Secondary School in Chaurjahari this year.
[Read: Investigation into the Soti incident starts on Friday]
On May 23, the villagers of Soti in Chaurjahari Municipality, Rukum (West), had reportedly attacked Nawaraj BK and his friends, including Shahi, who had allegedly come to take BK's 17-year-old girlfriend.
A day later, the bodies of Nabaraj and Tikaram Sunar were found on the banks of the Bheri river. The bodies of Ganesh Budha, Lokendra Sunar and Sandip BK, who went missing in the incident, were recovered on May 25.
[Read: UN condemns Dalit killings in Rukum (West) and calls for independent probe]
Four of the victims are from the Dalit community, and it is believed that the incident was a result of caste-based discrimination.
Police have taken 18 people, including Dambar Bahadur Malla, the ward chairman of Chaurjahari Ward No 8, in police custody. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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FENS and partner organisations honour the research and career of outstanding neuroscientists and their commitment to excellence in neuroscience research.
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IN RE: Peter Sclafani
Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, New York.
IN RE: Peter Sclafani, et al., appellants, v. Michael Rodgers, et al., respondents.
Decided: May 23, 2018
RUTH C. BALKIN, J.P. CHERYL E. CHAMBERS COLLEEN D. DUFFY HECTOR D. LASALLE, JJ. John R. DiCioccio, Esq., P.C., West Bay Shore, NY, for appellants. Christopher Modelewski, P.C., Huntington, NY, for respondents Michael Rodgers and Nancy Rodgers. Gathman & Bennett LLP, Huntington, N.Y. (J. Edward Gathman, Jr., of counsel), for respondents Village of Northport Board of Zoning Appeals and Village of Northport.
Argued—February 1, 2018
DECISION & ORDER
In a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, the petitioners appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County (Joseph A. Santorelli, J.), dated November 2, 2015. The judgment denied a petition to review a determination of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Northport dated June 9, 2015, which, after a rehearing, granted the application of Michael Rodgers and Nancy Rodgers for area variances upon certain conditions and dismissed the proceeding.
ORDERED that the judgment is affirmed, with one bill of costs.
In October 2014, Michael Rodgers and Nancy Rodgers applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Northport (hereinafter the Board) for area variances that would allow them to demolish an existing one-story dwelling on their property and replace it with a two-story dwelling. On December 17, 2014, after a hearing, the Board granted the application. The Board subsequently reopened the matter (see Village Law § 7–712–a[12] ) after the petitioners, who own property adjacent to the subject property and opposed the application, commenced a CPLR article 78 proceeding to review the determination granting the application. On June 9, 2015, after a rehearing, the Board granted the application with certain conditions. Thereafter, the petitioners commenced this CPLR article 78 proceeding to review the June 9, 2015, determination. The Supreme Court denied the petition and dismissed the proceeding. The petitioners appeal.
Local zoning boards have broad discretion in considering applications for area variances, and judicial review is limited to determining whether the action taken by the board was illegal, arbitrary, or an abuse of discretion (see Matter of Ifrah v. Utschig, 98 N.Y.2d 304, 308; Matter of Caspian Realty, Inc. v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Town of Greenburgh, 68 AD3d 62, 67; Matter of Genser v Board of Zoning & Appeals of Town of N. Hempstead, 65 AD3d 1144, 1147). Where, as here, a zoning board's determination is made after a public hearing, its determination should be upheld if it has a rational basis and is supported by evidence in the record (see Matter of Pecoraro v Board of Appeals of Town of Hempstead, 2 NY3d 608, 613; Matter of Sasso v. Osgood, 86 N.Y.2d 374, 384 n 2).
In determining whether to grant an area variance, a zoning board of appeals is required to engage in a balancing test, weighing the benefit to the applicant against the detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood or community (see Village Law § 7–712–b[3][b]; Matter of Conway v. Van Loan, 152 AD3d 768, 769; Matter of Nataro v. DeChance, 149 AD3d 1081, 1082). In making that determination, the zoning board must consider "(1) whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties will be created by the granting of the area variance; (2) whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance; (3) whether the requested area variance is substantial; (4) whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district; and (5) whether the alleged difficulty was self-created; which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the board of appeals, but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the area variance" (Village Law § 7–712–b[3][b]; see Matter of Colin Realty Co., LLC v Town of N. Hempstead, 24 NY3d 96, 103; Matter of Wambold v Village of Southampton Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 140 AD3d 891, 892–893; Matter of Kaufman v Incorporated Vil. of Kings Point, 52 AD3d 604, 608).
Here, the Board engaged in the required balancing test and considered the relevant statutory factors (see Matter of Pecoraro v Board of Appeals of Town of Hempstead, 2 NY3d 608; Matter of Goodman v. City of Long Beach, 128 AD3d 1064, 1065). While the proposed variances were substantial and the alleged difficulty was self-created, there was no evidence that granting the variances would have an undesirable effect on the character of the neighborhood, adversely impact physical and environmental conditions, or otherwise result in a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood or community (see Matter of Quintana v Board of Zoning Appeals of Inc. Vil. of Muttontown, 120 AD3d 1248, 1249; Matter of Daneri v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of the Town of Southold, 98 AD3d 508, 510). Moreover, the conditions imposed by the Board protected the neighboring properties from the potential adverse effects of granting the variances (see Matter of Bonefish Grill, LLC v Zoning Bd. of Appeals of the Vil. of Rockville Ctr., 153 AD3d 1394, 1397; Matter of Rendely v. Town of Huntington, 44 AD3d 864, 866).
The petitioners' remaining contentions are without merit.
Accordingly, we agree with the Supreme Court's determination to deny the petition and dismiss the proceeding.
BALKIN, J.P., CHAMBERS, DUFFY and LASALLE, JJ., concur.
Aprilanne Agostino
Clerk of the Court


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