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CMS published guidance for states on 1115 waiver evaluations.
CMS updated its drug spending dashboards with 2017 data.
Colorado has become the latest state to receive approval from CMS for negotiating drug prices for Medicaid recipients using value-based contracting arrangements.
On February 14, 2019, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the State Public Option Act (S. 489) which allows states to provide a public option through Medicaid for individuals not otherwise covered under Medicaid or enrolled in other insurance.


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SUPERLATIVES: 2020 Alabama Football Report Card — Defensive Line
A unit that improved as the season went along
By Erik Evans Mar 11, 2021, 12:22pm CST
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Midseason Grade: C/C+
Final Grade: B
What we said at the midway point:
Dale's spotty performances, Sopsher's absence, Burrough's injuries, and Barmore's inconsistency have hurt this interior, especially against the ground game — and that was expected to to be a team strength.
But, I think we can all conclude that it is a defensive line that plays better when Justin Egboigbe, Labryan Ray and Phidarian Mathis are on the field, when Tim Smith and Byron Young are playing assignment football, and when Christian Barmore and D.J. Dale are bringing it every down...
...Despite those criticisms, it is a unit that is getting better in both effort and execution...they do adjust well at the half; so we know they can be coached. You can at least diagnose where the problems lie and how to correct them...which is not necessarily true at other positions.
I don't think anyone would dispute that assessment. The first half of the season, the defensive line looked utterly lost at times, and especially in the running game. That was expected to be a team strength, and instead saw the Tide get absolutely gashed early.
Still, there were bright spots and you could see the direction that an improved unit would bring down the stretch. Tim Smith was very hard to keep off the field. He may not have always known where to go, but by god, he got there in a hurry. You just can't coach intensity. And that was the problem with Sopsher, who could not keep his weight down or compete in practice, and as a result he was passed over on the depth for reasons that were entirely his own. Relatedly, Barmore's effort in the first half of 2020 was quite inconsistent. He has a first round talent and skill set, but he was checked out far too often early in the season.
The diagnosis was solid, as well — get Mathis, Young, Egboigbe on the field; get Barmore going. Barmore did get going too: After just 4.5 TFL in his first 8 games, Barmore racked up 5 in his final five games, including three huge ones in the playoffs against OSU and Notre Dame's elite offensive lines. In fact, he finished third on the team in TFL at the nose. And three of the Top 6 TFL producers were interior linemen. No one really foresaw Jamil Burroughs emergence either, but he turned it on late, and played in all six games down the stretch.
What underclass defensive lineman impressed you the most?
DJ Dale
Byron Young
Justin Egboigbe
Jamil Burroughs
While the edge did not get as much pressure as we'd like to see, that was offset somewhat by DJ Dale's emergence on the inside, Phidarian Mathis's strong season, Egboigbe's improvements, Tim Smith's introduction, and many other depth players stepping up. It really did look like this unit needed to gel and to have Christian Barmore play to his potential. They did both things.
After giving up a one-hundred yard rushing performance in four of their first five games, the Crimson Tide allowed just two down the stretch, and they held six of their final opponents to under 4.0 yards per attempt. In fact, in four of their final seven, 'Bama held opponents to under three yards per tote.
The pass rushing also became beastly — 24 of Alabama's 35 sacks came after the 'Bye, including 8 total sacks in the SEC Championship Game and Playoffs. Barmore again led the way. Five of his team-leading 8.0 sacks came after the break, and he registered a sack in both playoff games.
As Barmore went, so too did the season. No. 58's effort was A+ down the stretch, and with him playing assignment football, it made the entire group better. If this were just a half-season evaluation, I'd grade it out as an A, despite the lack of gaudy sack numbers. But, we must factor in those awful early season games to arrive at a total picture for the year.
But that still gives a solid B on the season.

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"Deja Vu" lyrics - OLIVIA RODRIGO
"Deja Vu"
And tradin' jackets
Laughin' 'bout how small it looks on you
(Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha)
Bein' annoying, singin' in harmony
I bet she's braggin' to all her friends, sayin' you're so unique, hmm
[Pre-Chorus:]
So when you gonna tell her that we did that, too?
She thinks it's special, but it's all reused
I made the jokes you tell to her when she's with you
Do you get deja vu? (Ah) Hmm
Do you call her, almost say my name?
'Cause let's be honest, we kinda do sound the same
Another actress
I hate to think that I was just your type
'Cause you played her "Uptown Girl"
You're singin' it together
In between the chorus and the verse (Ooh; I love you)
That was the show we talked about
Played you the songs she's singing now when she's with you
Do you get deja vu? (Oh-oh)
Don't act like we didn't do that shit, too
You're tradin' jackets like we used to do
(Yeah, everything is all reused)
Play her piano, but she doesn't know (Oh, oh)
That I was the one who taught you Billy Joel (Oh)
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Why did you break up?
There was a point during the school year I realized she was forgetting to focus on her school work. I thought it would be the best decision to help her by giving her more alone time and text her less for a month in order to let her develop better working habits. It hurt me everyday not to be able to call her. She eventually broke up with me because I wasn't talking to her enough. I told her my intents and apologized completely for not telling her about why I was doing what I was doing.
Sorry but you can't decide what's best for a partner and proceed to act in a way that YOU think is best without even a discussion!
That is I'm sorry a bit controlling and bizarre way of thinking.
You clearly thought that you were the reason she is not focusing on her studies.
And why would a quick call from you actually detract from her studies?
Why would you not suggest you study together?
When I was at uni , my then bf told me that a couple of his friends had seen me on my way home from partying when they had been returning from the library at midnight several times lol. And they were apparently "concerned" I wasn't studying enough a month prior to final exams . I found that hilarious!! I still do 20 years later!
I partied as much as I could and I studied enough. Best days ever!
I got honours , not that any employer cares. I knew what I was capable of and it was none of anyone else's business.
I just feel a bit sorry that those people wasted all their time studying when they could have been out having a great time.
You can't decide what's best for her, you can of course discuss your concerns.
It's probably too late , but at least a lesson learnt?
You should not be chatting , unless she wants a reconciliation. You are going to end up in the friend zone. She needs to miss you. Tell her only to contact if she wants to get back together.
Do not play parent to your gfs, discuss things together.
Yes she may have feelings for you still but at the moment she's keeping you hanging on while she sees other guys. If it doesn't work out with one of them she may come back if that's what you really want. Cut all contact until she makes a final decision.
In future be more open and discuss things to stop these kind of breakups happening.
Yes she may have feelings for you still but at the moment she's keeping you hanging on while she sees other guys.


Business leaders in the cleantech sector are company and job creators – and that's what makes them the most effective advocates for policies that grow the clean economy. E2 sponsored a panel for the Cleantech Forum on January 25 in San Francisco to highlight the impacts of public policy on the prospects of cleantech businesses at every stage of development. Our goal was to inspire the audience of several hundred business people from around the world to step up to policy advocacy. The panelists represented a wide spectrum of perspectives: Michael Terrell, Head of Energy Policy and Market Development for Google; E2 member Jon Powers, co-founder of CleanCapital, ex-White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and Director of Outreach for the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force; E2 member and cleantech investor Mark Bauhaus; and Mike Mielke, Sr. VP, Environment and Energy for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. E2 Co-founder Nicole Lederer organized and moderated the panel discussion.
Photo: E2 chair and cofounder Nicole Lederer leads a panel discussion: "Policy Makes Markets" at the Cleantech Forum 2017 in San Francisco on January 25. From L-R: Mike Mielke, Silicon Valley Leadership Group; Jon Powers (E2 member), CleanCapital; Michael Terrell, Google; Mark Bauhaus (E2 member), Just Business; Nicole Lederer.


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B.C. VIEWS: Don't let anger over homelessness get in the way
Frustration in B.C. grows as the problem persists
Dec. 1, 2019 8:30 a.m.
Much has been said about the things that divide us. The federal election rekindled talk of western alienation. In B.C., the focus is on an urban/rural split.
But there is one thing we can agree on: the growing pervasiveness of homelessness.
Once an issue confined to the core of major cities, the problem is evident now in almost any community.
Just how bad it has become was revealed in the first concerted count done last year. The province-wide survey, conducted by volunteers in nearly 25 communities, found 7,655 people with no secure place to call home.
Certainly the majority were in Metro Vancouver. But their numbers were also found in communities as diverse as Fort St. John, Cranbrook, Comox Valley, and even Salt Spring Island.
British Columbia is not unique. The number of homeless in the Seattle region, for example, is estimated at 12,000. Nationwide, it is believed 30,000 people won't have a good place to sleep tonight.
Of course, we don't need statistics to tell us there is a problem. A walk through any town or city reveals just how bad it has become.
That evidence sparks two reactions: anger and frustration.
The anger was evident in Kelowna a couple of weeks ago. Business owner Raegan Hall said she and other businesses were at risk of being driven out of the downtown because of the growing number of homeless.
"If this homeless and drug infested population does not get handled swiftly and properly," she wrote to that city's downtown business association, "our once vibrant downtown is going to become a ghost town overrun with what looks to me like a zombie apocalypse."
That anger is echoed in many communities. Business owners are tired of cleaning up garbage and debris every morning before they open. They're tired of their employees feeling threatened. They're tired of paying for private security or watching their customer base shrink.
RELATED: Nearly 8,000 homeless in B.C., first province-wide count reveals
And it's not just business owners who are angry. Residents too are concerned their parks and playgrounds are becoming makeshift camps.
The first casualty of anger is empathy. That reality is evident at public meetings about proposed shelters, or in online discussions about the issue.
It would be easy to give way to that frustration. But efforts are being made to address the situation.
Where once poverty and addiction were seen as moral failings that society had no responsibility to support, we're seeing a greater appetite for intervention (if for no other reason than economic). Municipal governments, which rightly said social support was beyond their purview, are playing a greater part in crafting solutions. The federal government is promising to recommit to its role – largely abandoned since the 1990s – of providing support for affordable housing.
And the provincial government is moving forward on its plan to create 2,700 supportive housing units. Already nearly 1,500 have been built as part of the government's 10-year commitment.
ALSO READ: Downtown Kelowna business owner voices outrage over homelessness issue
Of course none of this will fix the problem overnight. How we got to this situation is a complex combination of housing affordability, inadequate support for mental health, a crisis in substance dependency, and longtime governmental neglect.
But it won't be made any better if we abandon the businesses struggling to survive in our downtowns. (When was the last time Amazon supported your local minor league team?) Or surrender to the anger that dehumanizes and vilifies people because of their circumstances.
That's something we should all agree on.
Greg Knill is a columnist and former Black Press editor. Email him at greg.knill@blackpress.ca
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A Queens man was arrested this week for allegedly punching a 74-year-old man in the face during an Elmont home invasion last year, Nassau County police said.
Christian Font, 36, of Sunnyside, was charged with burglary, robbery and unlawful imprisonment.
Police said the suspect entered the victim's Russell Street home through an unlocked kitchen window and punched the victim in the eye when the victim in the eye when the victim tried to stop the suspect from breaking in at 1 p.m. July 21, 2016.
Font ordered the victim to lie down while the alleged assailant ransacked the home before he fled the scene with electronics and jewelry, authorities said.
The victim refused medical treatment. Crime Scene detectives found the suspect's prints at the scene and matched them to Font, who was apprehended Friday at Riker's Island. He will be arraigned Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead.


Installing a regular Linux distribution on an Android device opens a whole new world of possibilities. You can turn your Android device into a full-blown Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP server and run web-based applications on it, install and use your favorite Linux tools, and even run a graphical desktop environment. In short, having a Linux distro on an Android device can come in handy in many situations. You can install Linux on an Android device in several ways, and I'll look at some of the available options.
In many cases, installing Linux on Android usually means going through the rigmarole of rooting the Android system with the risk of bricking your Android device. If you don't find this idea all that appealing, then you might appreciate KBOX . This miniature single-user Linux distribution is integrated directly into a terminal emulator, and it can be installed on non-rooted Android devices (Figure 1). KBOX is not available in the Google Play Store, so you have to download the APK package from the project's website and install it manually. By the way, the author of KBOX provides not only the ready-to-use package but also some technical descriptions of KBOX's inner workings .
Figure 1: KBOX is a miniature Linux distribution that doesn't require rooting.
Obviously, KBOX is not a replacement for a full-blown Linux distribution, but it can be useful in certain situations. If you install rsync, for example, you can use this powerful and flexible tool to back up files on your Android device to a remote server, and thanks to the supplied SSH server, you can access your Android device via an SSH connection.
Although KBOX offers a straightforward way to install Linux on an Android device, you might find it too limited for your needs. In this case, you should consider installing a regular Linux distribution, but to do this, you must root your Android device first. The exact rooting procedure depends on your particular Android device, and it can be tricky at times. However, plenty of rooting guides are available online to help you along the way.
When it comes to installing Linux on a rooted Android device, one option is Linux Deploy . This open source app offers an easy way to install and run a supported Linux distribution in a chroot environment, which is basically a special directory that acts as a temporary root directory. Because the root directory is the top of the filesystem hierarchy, applications running in the chroot environment don't access directories higher up than the root directory. In other words, chroot creates an isolated environment that doesn't interfere with the rest of the system. The good news is that Linux Deploy hides all the gory technical details behind a user-friendly interface, so you don't need to know all the nitty-gritty to be able to install and run Linux on your rooted Android device.
Before you proceed with installing Linux on Android using Linux Deploy, you need to install two additional apps on your device: a terminal emulator and a VNC client. Although several terminal emulator and VNC client apps are available in the Google Play Store, you can't go wrong with VX ConnectBot  and MultiVNC . Both are capable open source apps available free of charge.
To install one of the supported Linux distributions using Linux Deploy, launch the app, and tap the Properties button. The Properties window contains a list of configurable options. Start by choosing the desired Linux distribution from the Distribution list in the Deploy section. Linux Deploy supports many popular distros, including Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, Fedora, and openSUSE. For certain distributions, you can also select a specific version. Choose Debian, for example, and you can pick the desired version (stable, testing, unstable, etc.) in the Distribution suite list.
Linux Deploy can install Linux into an image file, a specific folder, or a separate partition, and you can choose the desired option in the Installation type list. In most cases, installing Linux as a single image file makes most sense, especially on devices that don't support additional storage. If your Android device has an SD card slot, you can install Linux on a storage card or use just a partition on the card for that purpose.
You can choose the desired installation option from the Installation type list (Figure 2). If needed, you can also use the appropriate options to change the default installation path, specify the desired image size, choose the filesystem, and change the default android username.
Figure 2: Specifying installation settings in Linux Deploy.
Linux Deploy lets you install a graphical desktop environment, too, and the app supports several popular graphical desktops, including LXDE, Xfce, Gnome, and KDE. To install a desktop environment, pick the desired desktop from the Desktop environment list and enable the Install GUI option.
The next stop is the Startup section. To start, make sure the SSH option is enabled; otherwise, you won't be able to connect to the running Linux instance. If you chose to install a graphical desktop environment, you will have to enable the VNC option as well, so you can connect to the desktop using a VNC client app. Next, scroll down to the VNC section and configure the VNC settings, such as color depth and resolution as well as desktop dimensions.
Figure 3: The installation procession in Linux Deploy is completely automated.
Then, tap the Start button to boot the installed Linux distro. Note the IP address of the running Linux instance and launch the terminal emulator app (Figure 4). Establish an SSH connection to the running Linux instance using its IP address and the default android username (or the username you specified in the Properties window). When prompted, enter the default changeme password.
Figure 4: Establish an SSH connection in the terminal emulator with your username and the IP address of the Linux instance.
The first thing you might want to do is change the default passwords. Issue the passwd command to change the user password and run sudo passwd root to assign root password. Accessing the graphical desktop environment is equally easy: Launch the VNC client app and connect to the running VNC server using the default changeme password (Figures 5 and 6).
Figure 6: … or from a remote machine (in this case, a notebook with Kubuntu using the KRDC client).
Limbo PC Emulator  provides yet another way to run Linux on an Android device. This little app is a port of the popular Qemu emulator, and it allows you to run a handful of lightweight Linux distributions. Before you give Limbo a try, be aware that it's not particularly fast. This is not a big surprise, considering that it emulates the x86 architecture on the ARM-based platform. Limbo's sluggishness is one of the reasons why you should use it with a nimble Linux distribution like Damn Small Linux and Debian sans a graphical desktop environment. On the positive side, running Linux inside Limbo PC Emulator doesn't require rooting, and the app is very straightforward to use.
Start by downloading the ISO image or the HDD file of the desired Linux distro. You can find the list of supported distros and links to ISO images and HDD files on the project's website . Launch the Limbo app on the Android device, choose New from the Load VM drop-down list, and give the new virtual machine (VM) a name (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Configuring a virtual machine in Limbo.
Assuming you want to boot the VM from an ISO image, you can use the CDROM option to select the downloaded .iso file. Use the Hard Disk A option to create an empty hard disk image for use with the VM. Then, select User from the Network Configuration drop-down list to enable networking in the NAT mode. Finally, you can enable the External VNC option if you want to access the graphical desktop from a remote machine via VNC. Next, tap the Start button to launch the created VM.
to speed up Damn Small Linux (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Running Damn Small Linux in Limbo.


Fun short sweet simple love poems. Short cute I love you poems for him, for her. Short true love poems.
So Do You Think of Me.
Short Sweet Simple Love Poems.
Short Cute I Love You Poems.
Sometimes poems come a piece of music.
Sometimes poems come from what is happening.
Sometimes they come from a wish.
This one comes from a wish.


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by Kamil Guzdek last updated on Nov 13, 2019 0
Can the Average Internship Salary Pay for College Tuition?
The number of hours a student needs to work to pay for just one year of their education has climbed to an unattainable level. How unattainable? We ran the numbers.
David vs. Goliath: Paying for College with an Internship Salary
Most students in the United States are told from a very young age that, in order to succeed and have a stable future, they need to attain a college degree. Accordingly, most students make plans for continuing their education upon graduating from high school. However, in a very literal sense, there is a price to pay.
College degrees involve enrollment fees, tuition fees, housing fees, and meal plans. Student loans have skyrocketed, and the common struggle of paying off crushing student debt over the course of an early career has become a hot button issue. Along with that, certain industries require graduate and postgraduate degrees, which only adds to those seemingly insurmountable totals.
Fortunately, there's always the option of working while attending school, which many students choose to do. In many cases, they will choose to intern for a company that aligns with their career goals as a way to build their resume and help pay for their education. But of course, these jobs are lower than entry-level, and the companies pay accordingly! Internships are often unpaid, and those that do come with a paycheck can be so low that they barely make the minimum wage, let alone contribute to the astronomical cost of college.
Here's the bottom line – the number of hours a student needs to work to pay for just one year of their education has climbed to an unattainable level. How unattainable? We ran the numbers to find out.
Our team identified the largest 4-year public university in each state to use as a cost sample and pulled the cost of 1 full year of tuition, room, and board for in-state and out-of-state tuition for each state. The financial information came from College Stats. We also pulled the average intern hourly wage according to Indeed.com wherever it was available. If the state did not have an average intern wage available, we used the national average of $12.84 from the same source.
Tuition costs have been rising steadily over the past few decades. While in-state tuition is marginally more affordable (emphasis on marginally!), out-of-state tuition at a public university can approach the cost of tuition at a private institution. The University of Pennsylvania had the highest in-state costs, while The University of Vermont had the highest out-of-state costs.
Even with the discount of in-state tuition, students are still on the hook for a huge tuition bill. Based on the cost of in-state tuition and the average hourly wage for an internship by state, Montana has the lowest number of weeks a student would need to work full time to pay for one year of college. However, that number is still 26! That's over six months of full-time work required to pay for a single year of tuition, room, and board. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it would take a student 71 weeks of full-time work to pay for one year at the University of Pennsylvania with in-state tuition. You don't have to be a math major to see how that statistic causes a problem!
If your collegiate aspirations are leading you somewhere other than your state college, you're in for a rude awakening. Out-of-state tuition costs add a substantial chunk of change to your college education. Just ask people headed to The University of Vermont. It would take 111 weeks of full-time internship work to pay for just one year of school as an out-of-state student. Think about that for a moment, that is over two years of full-time work with no living expenses to pay for one year of college. Nevada is the only state where an out-of-state student can pay for one year of school with less than 52 weeks of full-time internship work, and even then, it still takes 47 weeks – just under 11 months.
For more details, see the full breakdown of our data below:
The cost of college has turned into a major issue as students sign over hundreds of thousands of dollars as collateral for their education, only to find out that graduating college doesn't lead to a six-figure paycheck that accommodates that level of debt. More and more often, students are looking for ways to get around loans and debt, and many college programs are working hard to provide them with options. In order to get solutions, however, students need to know about them, and that's where our marketing automation service comes into play.
With our automation tool, you can customize the outreach strategy you need to reach the hundreds of thousands of high school students who are looking for affordable college options and show them why you are the best choice for higher education. Want more information? Contact the GetResponse team!
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Q: Replace columns in pyspark dataframe after join I have the below 2 dataframes.
col_1 col_2 col_3 belongs to dataframe 1 and col_4 col_5 and col_6 belongs to dataframe 2.
Join has to performed on col_1 from df1 and col_4 from df2 and its a "left" join
dataframe 1
col_1   col_2   col_3   col_3a
a       NA      NA      A
b       NA      NA      B
c       NA      NA      C
d       NA      NA      D

dataframe 2
col_4   col_5   col_6
a       1       1
b       1       1
c       1       1

Output dataframe should be in the format:
col_1   col_2   col_3    col_3a
a       1       1        A
b       1       1        B
c       1       1        C
d       NA      NA       D

Essentially, the col_5 and col_6 values should be replaced in dataframe 1 - col_2 and col_3 when a match is available.
I tried with withcolumnrenamed and was not much successful.

A: Use coalesce function to get first not null value from col_5,col_2 and col_6,col_3
Example:
df1.join(df2,df1.col_1 == df2.col_4,'left').\
selectExpr("col_1","coalesce(col_5,col_2) as col_2","coalesce(col_6,col_3) as col_3","col_3a").\
orderBy("col_1").\
show()
#+-----+-----+-----+------+
#|col_1|col_2|col_3|col_3a|
#+-----+-----+-----+------+
#|    a|    1|    1|     A|
#|    b|    1|    1|     B|
#|    c|    1|    1|     C|
#|    d|   NA|   NA|     D|
#+-----+-----+-----+------+

A: The solution I have in mind is to merge the two dataset with different suffixes and apply a case_when afterwards. The solution is untested.
First, perform a full join: (in your example a left join is enough)
import pyspark.sql.functions as psf

df_join = (df1
            .join(df2, psf.col('col_1') == psf.col('col_4'), how = "full_outer")
            .drop("col_4")
           )

I assumed you wanted a full join. You can change if needed.
Then, you use conditional replacement with psf.when
df_join = df_join
    .withColumn("col_2",
            psf.when(psf.col('col_2').isNull(),
                     psf.col('col_5'))
                     )
                 )
    .withColumn("col_3",
            psf.when(psf.col('col_2').isNull(),
                     psf.col('col_6'))
                     )
                 )

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A Happy New Year to you all, here's hoping you enjoy your best ever year on and off the golf course. We don't wish to start the year on a negative, but let's face it, the weather isn't looking too great is it?!


The most bunker-bustin' Nuke EVER! The OS is for Over Stable, and it's no joke. The Nuke OS is made for power sidearm throwers and/or strong headwinds. No natural weather or condition will mess with this puppy's flight. Grab up a 1st Run Z before they disintegrate!


Looks like something many of us would enjoy.
Lots of recipes for ecsabeche around but any chance you could maybe post your recipe for that Carambola Cake?
I suspected it might be a upside down cake variation.
You prolly could do it with Kiwi fruit, too, come to think of it!
got a funny story. we bought a local bottle of honey with a apuch in cap. due to air bubble the cap popped out one night. the next day the honey was full of ants. we NOW call it ants and honey and its good with yogurt and cereal. and on banana nut bread. New meaning to ANTS ON A LOG LOL hehe!! jajaja! hahahah!@!


+ Water, or "aqua vitae" usually the "Water of Life". All known life forms require water to call home. Our bodies are composed of approx. 70% of water. Water is involved in people process, including digestion, absorption, circulation and excretion. Water is the natural way we receive nutrients and minerals. The old adage of 8 associated with water each day is surely an absolute minimum requirement for healthy bodies. City water, well water, spring water, rain water, bottled water? So many kinds of water, but for today we will address the countless new brands of bottled water available on the market. Is bottled water a lot better than natural, exist labeling restrictions, why is it much better than regular tap water?
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+ Zinc is often a chemical using the symbol Zn and with all the atomic quantity of 30. It is present in over 200 of the body's enzymes and contained in most single tablet over-the-counter daily vitamins and mineral supplements. It is said on an antioxidant property that assists to shield premature aging of skin and muscles.
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Re-conceiving the middle voice for Greek and Latin students (VI)
January 9, 2019 By thepatrologist in Greek, Language, Latin Tags: deponency, Greek, Latin, Middle, voice
Well, I hope by this point, I've done a few things:
Convinced you that Greek has an active v. middle voice system, in which the middle domain covers a range of different categories, all generally united by 'subject affectedness'
Convinced you that 'deponency' is not a useful concept for explaining verbs that do not appear with active morphology.
Given you a reasonable account of most of those semantic categories, thereby giving an explicit account of why their 'middleness' makes sense.
Shown that Latin deponents, by and large, represent historic middles from a PIE origin, and can be accounted for mostly under the same types of categories.
Show that the 'passive' forms in Greek are also a category of middle-morphology.
But what does this mean for teaching and learning? I wrote these posts partly to force myself to work through some of the research, partly to make it clearer in my own mind, but also to try and bridge some of the gap between linguistics and general classical-language education. In my experience, a lot of this simply never makes it down to teachers, let alone students, of these languages.
For the grammar-translation context
If you teach in a relatively 'traditional' mode of grammar presentation, and translation as exercise, I think there are certain things you can do.
Firstly, change your terminology. Start referring to Greek as having an active vs. middle (or mediopassive) voice system. Explain that 'middle' means a range of categories that represent some form of 'subject affectedness', and that as your students encounter various types of middle verbs, you'll point out what those categories are. Don't try to present them as I have here! Rather, on a case by case approach, simply say, "here's a new verb ἔρχομαι. It's middle in its forms, because verbs indicating translational body motion are often middle."
Greek students need to be met with the idea early that Greek voice is quite different to the Active-Passive system in English, and isn't best understood with reference to English, but learning to accept it on its own terms. My mantra here, as elsewhere, is meaning comes first, then translation.
I think it's worth adopting the language of media tantum ('middle only') for verbs that lack active counterparts. But I also think it's worth adopting the language of middle-preferred or middle-primary for verbs that mostly and 'by default' appear in the middle, treating their active counterparts as the secondary/subsidiary form (e.g. causatives).
As students meet more middle-only and middle-preferred verbs, you can begin to systematise some of the semantic categories, and give more general explanations for why these verbs tend to show middle morphology as an expression of middle semantics.
It's still worth preparing them/inoculating them, against the 'deponent' explanation, by giving a short historical rationale for why this language was used, and why you don't. I often say, "middle in meaning active in translation", to highlight that active translations in English reflect English voice and semantics, not Greek.
For Latin, I think a similar approach can be taken, except that there really is an active vs. passive voice system, and so when historic-middle verbs begin to appear in your classes, it's worth stopping and giving a short historical explanation, "These are verbs that indicate subject affectedness and often changes-of-state, they have passive morphology because they were originally middle. etc.."
Communicative Language Teaching
In some ways, it's actually far easier to teach these in a CLT approach. You simply introduce them without comment. You don't need to explain why orior is an -r formation, or ἔρχομαι has a middle ending, any more than you need to stop and explain verb endings. You just introduce them in ways that are comprehensible, and it's only if students begin asking questions that you need to pause and give, e.g. some pop-up grammar.
That could be as simple as, "oh, some verbs use these endings instead, because of what they mean." The ongoing exposure to their usage in regular conversation, and readings, will make clear enough how they are used.
For students that persist, the same approach as any grammar-curious student – a short explanation on the spot, then follow up with a more detailed explanation outside the communicative context, or a written-up version (perhaps not quite the version I've done, though you can try!)
My own take-aways
For myself, reading through Kemmer, Allan, Aubrey, and bits and pieces elsewhere has helped crystallise my understanding of voice systems in both Latin and Greek. I have a much clearer understanding of Latin deponency, and a stronger articulation of Greek's middle system, including how the 'middle' forms and the η/θη forms carve up the middle domain. From here on I'll be using terminology such as mediopassive voice, middle-only, middle-primary, and explaining the selection of voice based on the semantics of the lexical items in question. And, in CLT contexts, I'll be worrying less about "used-to-be-called-deponents" as being oddities, and treating them more as a normal and regular feature of the language.
A pdf of this whole series is available, slightly edited and formatted. You are free to distribute it under a CC-BY-SA 4.0 licence.
I'd be very happy to hear from you, if you have corrections, suggestions, additions, or just generally in response to this series of posts!
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Did Lucious and Cookie manage to regain control of the company?
On Empire Season 5 Episode 10, the company was within their grasp, but Kingsley continued to try and cause problems for them.
Meanwhile, Lucious and Betty were served with fines for $100 million, but did Thirsty find a way to get them out of it.
Also, Cookie started to wonder whether Lucious was more deeply rooted in evil than she gave him credit for.
Elsewhere, Kai started to realize that being in cahoots with the Lyons meant that he was permanently looking over his shoulder.
Did Jamal ice him out when the going got tough?


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Evart football player looking forward to trip 'down under'
EVART — Derek Bowen has wrapped up his Evart High School sports career but has intriguing plans lined up for the summer.
He'll be playing football this summer in Australia.
Bowen said recently he's working out and working on fund-raisers such as selling T-shirts.
He's making the trip under the auspices of Down Under Sports.
"It's a tournament they have in Australia every year," Bowen said. "I'll be playing with a team from the USA. They split USA into East and West."
Bowen will be on the East team. Invitations were from earning all-conference honors in football.
"They send it to all the conference kids," Bowen said, adding that it's up to players like himself to make the commitment. "We make a downpayment. After it's all organized, they'll meet with players and coaches and you'll get a playbook. The practices are over there in Australia. You get four practices and two games."
Players are of high school age. Bowen's teammate, Robert Burge, had originally also been hoping to attend, but said this week he wouldn't be able to make the trip.
Bowen said this week he's waiting for his plane tickets and playbook. Bowen will be playing linebacker and will leave June 28 and stay until July 7. That will be followed by a three-day pleasure trip to Hawaii. His team will play Australia in the first game and then a team to be determined later.
Bowen will be going to Ferris and is focusing on academics right now with the possibility of walking onto the football team.
It will be the first time for Bowen that he's been out of the country. He was a key player for Evart's football team that made the playoffs his last two seasons. He also played basketball in the winter.


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5 Best Soundbars for Sharp TVs (2021 Review)
February 1, 2021 by Martin Downey
As with modern TVs by other brands, the latest Sharp TV sets sport a flat-panel design that gives no room for deep-sounding, robust speakers. So, there's only so much you can get from these TVs in the aspect of audio quality.
To get that completely immersive home entertainment experience from your Sharp TV, you need to pair it with a great-sounding audio gadget. And that's where soundbars come in.
Best Soundbars for Sharp TVs: Our Top 5 Picks
Sadly, not all soundbars on the market pair well with Sharp TVs. So, you need to select with caution when shopping for a soundbar.
Thankfully, we have done all the hard work for you. We spent hours researching the market, gathering information on several different soundbars and comparing them based on their compatibility with Sharp TVs, features, performance, buyer reviews, and brand trust.
So, here are the five best soundbars for Sharp TVs — per our research at AudioTechie.
1. Samsung HW-R650
If you're in the market for a 3.1 budget soundbar that sits at an attractive price point, the Samsung HW-R650 might just be the right one for you. It pairs perfectly with Sharp TVs and boasts a couple of features that are only available on high-level models.
The R650 is nothing complicated in its design and build. It is rectangular, measuring 41.7 z 3.5 x 2.2 inches. While the height is within an acceptable range, the width might cause problems as it is unlikely to fit underneath your TV stand.
The system is mainly made of good quality plastic, with a metal grille on the front to protect the six speakers inside. On the right end of the bar, you will find the buttons for controls that are fashioned to be unobtrusive. As expected, the subwoofer is made of wood with a piece of fabric on the front.
Flip the bar around and you will find the two openings on the back for the input ports and the power cable. It has a standard 3.5mm analog audio input and an optical input that supports Dolby Digital and DTS formats. There's a USB-A type slot in the back for a flash drive so you can play the audio file as well as HDMI input and output ports.
The R650 has some nice features to give the best bang for your bucks. One of them is the Smart Sound Mode, which automatically analyzes the sounds from the bar and optimizes it accordingly to provide better overall sound quality.
The dialogue enhancement feature makes movie nights more enjoyable by minimizing the background sounds so you can hear what the characters are saying. There's also the Game mode that helps you step right into the midst of the action and claim more victories.
The soundbar also comes with a Night Mode that helps you enjoy your late-night audio experiences so you don't disturb your neighbors. And just in case you sleep off while at it, the soundbar has you covered with the auto-off feature that turns it off after five minutes of inactivity.
Samsung rarely disappoints once it comes to the sound quality of its products and the R650 puts up a fantastic performance. The soundstage of the bar is quite good as the center channel speaker delivers clean and crisp sounds when watching movies or music while the wireless subwoofer gives off a nice bass output for budget audio gear.
The bar can get really loud with little distortion, thanks to its 340 watts of power. As far as surround sound is concerned, the R650 is quite decent but not very immersive. Overall, the R650 offers great sound quality at an affordable price.
Excellent build quality
Crystal clear dialogue
No built-in Chromecast or Wi-Fi
The subwoofer could do with more bass
2. Bose Solo 5
Bose is an audio gear manufacturer that has been in the business of making high-quality soundbars for over half a century. The Bose Solo 5 is an inexpensive soundbar that looks good and delivers a decent performance.
Design-wise, the Solo 5 is lackluster even though it is made of solid plastic that has a black matte finish and a metal grid that surrounds the front and sides. Taking its minimalist style to an extreme, the entire bar is plain and looks ordinary except for Bose's logo and subtle status indicators on the front.
We looked around for buttons on the Solo 5 but found none, meaning you can only control it using the rather chunky universal remote. Because it is a compact bar, it will fit underneath your TV perfectly without blocking your view.
As far as connectivity goes, the Solo 5 is stingy with inputs. There are optical, coaxial and auxiliary inputs, plus built-in Bluetooth for streaming music. An HDMI port would have proven to be a useful option for feeding HD audio stream to the soundbar. There's no external subwoofer in this soundbar, meaning it is an all-in-one package.
The Solo 5 offers a few tricks including the auto-wake feature that makes the bar roar to life when it picks an audio signal while the auto-power down feature will turn off the soundbar after 60 minutes of inactivity. Another attraction to the Solo 5 is its ability to save up to eight connections.
With this soundbar, there are not preset modes to choose from as the Solo 5 is designed to be plug_and_play, and it does succeed in this regard. To keep things simple, the Smart Sound feature analyzes the content you are listening to and optimizes the sound setting for the best experience.
Many people think the sound output of a soundbar will be terrible without modes to choose from but the Solo 5 proves otherwise. It delivers crisp, clean sounds that not only makes it possible to hear every word spoken but also improves intelligibility for those with hearing difficulties.
Since you are dealing with a compact soundbar, don't expect it to deliver enveloping sounds. For a bar of its size and price point, the Solo 5 doesn't do badly as it is a great improvement on television speakers.
Small and compact design
Universal remote included
Good clarity to dialogue
No wall-mount kit
Lacks powerful bass
3. Polk Audio Signa S2
If you're looking for a better alternative to your TV's speakers, the Polk Audio Signa S2 promises great performance without costing an arm and leg. Succeeding the Signa S1, the soundbar is a straightforward 2.1 channel system that offers improved sound and functionality.
The Signa S2 shares a lot of similarities in appearance with its predecessor and one of them is that its design is straightforward. It is mostly made of plastic and measures 6 x 90 x 8cm, meaning that it should fit between some 55 inches TV stands without blocking the bottom part of your screen.
The front side of the bar is covered with a piece of black fabric and a LED display system to indicate the current mode of the bar while the buttons for controls are housed on top of the bar.
Going further, the recessed area of the bar shows that the soundbar has fairly limited inputs. You get ports for optical, HDMI ARC, and a jack for auxiliary output. For wireless connectivity, the bar offers Bluetooth capabilities so you can stream music from your smartphone and tablet to it. The bar is accompanied by a subwoofer that looks rather cheap with a simple design.
While other soundbars offer a wide range of modes so you can properly customize your listening experience, the Signa S2 offers only two preset modes namely Music and Movies. There's also the Night Mode, which helps to optimize the sound output so you can enjoy your late-night movies without disturbing your neighbors.
You can ditch the voice modes and select the Polk Audio Adjust mode, which is a feature that analyzes the content on your TV and then adjusts the sound output for the best experience. You can also determine how much bass you want by using the remote.
The goal of the soundbar is to be simple so anyone can start using it within minutes of opening the package, more of a plug-and-play thing. The bar achieves that goal but the decision reflects in how the soundbar is able to deliver fantastic sounds. It offers a wide soundstage with incredible clarity. One of the facts that cannot be denied is that the bar packs a punch and can get really loud with very little distortion. It also has one of the best frequency ranges of bass you can find in its price category.
Good front soundstage
Solid bass performance
Very easy to setup
No surround depth
Audio adjustments are limited
Average remote
Limited features
4. Vizio SB-3820-C6
When it comes to budget soundbars, there are usually lots of options to choose from but the Vizio SB-3820-C6 has earned a reputation as one of the best for those who don't want to break a bank. It has a very high range of volume, top-class clarity and minimal harmonic distortion.
People seldom hunt for a soundbar with design as a priority and Vizio seems to understand that perfectly considering the simplicity of the looks of the SB3820-C6. The soundbar is wrapped on all sides with a breathable, black fabric while the end caps are aluminum coated and include the logo. Also on the front is a line of LED displays to indicate the status of the bar while the buttons for controls are positioned on top.
As far as connectivity goes, the SB3820-C6 offers USB 3.5mm, stereo RCA, subwoofer output, digital optical and coaxial inputs. There's no Wi-Fi; instead you built-in Bluetooth connectivity so you can wirelessly stream audio from your mobile devices. There's no external subwoofer in the package, so you can simply mount the soundbar on a wall, place it on a table or just let it sit beneath your television.
The SB3820-C6 might be a budget soundbar but it does boast a range of features to make it a worthy contender in its price point. Because it has no separate subwoofer, the bar relies on its deep bass technology to deliver room-filling sounds.
If the lack of external sub bothers you so much, Vizio has included an optional subwoofer output on the rear. It also comes with Dolby Digital surround sound, which is the audio standard for cinema, broadcast, DVD and Blu-ray. It also features DTS TruVolume, which helps to maintain the volume level throughout your listening moments.
In terms of sound output, the Vizio SB3820-C6 delivers room-shaking sounds of up to 100dB with minimal harmonic distortion. You are able to discern every single word characters say in movies and distinguish between every note and chord in music playback.
With regards to the surround sound, the bar evenly disperses sounds across the room so you don't have to focus your attention on the bar itself. Overall, the sound quality might not wow you but it is quite decent for a budget soundbar.
Small and compact build
Good sound quality and clarity
Not the best quality control
No internal subwoofer
No support for HDMI connection
5. JBL Bar 2.1
As the name indicates, JBL Bar 2.1 is a 2.1 channels system that comes with a wireless subwoofer, adjustable listening modes, and an impressive soundstage. It is easy to set up and a fair price tag that makes it a worthy contender at its price point.
Starting with the build and design of the soundbar, the JBL Bar 2.1 has a slim profile that makes it easy to place under your TV. Sitting on rubber feet to prevent movement, the soundbar measures 38 x 2.3 z 2.7 inches and comes with a weight of just 1.9kg.
The soundbar rocks a wrap-around grille that gives a dot-matrix look and offers a cool little retro feel with an LED display that's hidden inside it and that only lights up when you interact with it. You can dim the display from the remote if you find its brightness too distracting. At the top, you have rubber buttons that are easy to reach for power, volume controls, and source.
Taking a look at the back of the bar, you will find the connectivity options, which are rather few. They include a 3.5mm aux input, USB input, HDMI input and HDMI output (ARC) as well as the input for the power cable. In case you want to go wireless, the JBL Bar 2.1 also has Bluetooth connectivity to enable you to connect your mobile device for streaming purposes. The package also ships with the remote and a wireless subwoofer with a matte black finish that connects automatically to the bar.
No matter how cheap budget soundbars are, they usually have a handful of features and that holds true for the JBL 2.1. For starters, you get five preset, finely tuned modes including Music, Movie, Voice, Sport and Standard – all of which provide good differentiation for different types of content.
An additional Night Mode allows you to enjoy clear sounds from your soundbar at night without worrying about waking up those in your home. With the Sound Shift technology, you can automatically switch between your Bluetooth device and your TV's content.
The sound from the JBL Bar 2.1 is clear and loud, way more than you can possibly get from your TV speakers. It delivers good bass when listening to music, and clarity so you can hear the dialogue in movies without missing a word.
The bar also produces an immersive soundstage that's ideal for movies to make it seem like you were right in the middle of the action. Also, the bar tends to manage loud volumes until you crank it up to the max, which results in some sound distortion. Nonetheless, the overall sound quality is decent and fair.
Well-built
Powerful audio performance
Ultra-compact
No Wi-Fi connectivity
No virtual assistant
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No Betas Allowed — Vampire Verisimilitude
Alpha, Beta, Dracula, immortal courts, New York City, Omega, Planet Earth, population, vampires, werewolves, West Virginia, Witches
Consider this "Myth of the Immortal Court, Part II: By the Numbers."
I've mentioned before the ridiculous Mathematical Impossibility of Vampires, or what I call the Daybreakers Fallacy. In short, humans postulate Vampires cannot exist because everyone in the world would have become a bloodsucker already.
As if Vampires would let such a thing happen. We're not zombies, we're not stupid, and one bite does not equal Vampire.
But this brings me to a key point: supposed "immortal courts" make no sense because all Vampires are alphas and see one another as mutual enemies. So what's the big deal with dark princes and princesses and all that? Here's my best guess.
We all know Dracula was a Count, but that doesn't mean all Vampires are royalty or have to be. Werewolves draw strength from packs while witches have their covens — neither of which actually exist the way you think. I'm talking about social games — role-playing, LARPs, and MMOs — where human players get to become the "monster" of their choice. Some of these attribute packs and covens to Vampires, nests and the like, implying groups of Vampires huddled together…
Except they'd destroy one another. More often than not, they do.
Anne Rice had it right — only the lonely — but White Wolf Games needed to enable everyone to play Vampires, so there had to be plenty of bloodsuckers around and reasons why they would be. I think the ones organized like mafia make the most sense; they're at least somewhat believable.
There are about ten thousand Vampires that exist on Planet Earth with a population of 7.5 billion humans.
That's one Vampire for every 750,000 people.
430 Vampires in the United States of America out of 323 million people.
There are perhaps eleven operating in and around New York City.
I can count the number of Vampires in West Virginia on one hand, including myself.
If such a court exists, it would be populated by ghouls: helpful empowered humans trying to avoid becoming the next meal. It would in no way be staffed with other Vampires making plans to attack or be attacked… constantly.
If you're a Vampire, you're an Alpha. There are no Betas and certainly no Omegas. Call it Vampire paranoia; you're always suspicious and you're not wrong to be. Two can tolerate one another for short periods of time — very short periods of time.
If it weren't for social media, we'd never talk to each other safely at all.
I know what I'm talking about. Trust me — I'm a Vampire.
Immortal Memories – Vampire Verisimilitude
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How does disaster affect an immortal?
I was twelve years old on September 11th, 2001 — not yet an immortal. Daniel was my age, but his older brother Eric was a sophomore in high school and understood what was happening more than us. We all felt it: shock, helplessness, confusion, anger… everything. But how does someone who has been around forever come to terms with this kind of event?
Here is what three other immortals told me.
The Humanitarian Viewpoint:
"I came from a time when if you wanted to travel, you walked; if you wanted to eat, you hunted. Most strangers you met outside of your clan were travelers instead of tourists and you traded instead of purchased. Having seen the world evolve from thatched homes to high-rise skyscrapers seemed too sudden, and three centuries of experience made me wonder what held them up — or how easily they might come down again. I passed the World Trade Center once on the streets of New York City, but I didn't have the courage to go in; it's a sad thing for me to admit.
"The towers intimidated me, and while I imagined they would one day be replaced as everything is, I didn't suspect how little time they had left. It was a shared terror when I, like most people in America, saw everything on television. There wasn't time to process it because we worried what else was about to happen, each staring unblinking at the screens as we prayed it wouldn't get any worse. It wasn't about why it happened; we just hoped we would find a moment to catch our breath."
The Conspiracy Counterpoint:
"We were arrogant, and what we watched was a much-needed slap in the face. The United States wasn't immune anymore, and we couldn't ignore what the rest of the world took for granted. I remember being impressed with the first responders, seeing the self-sacrifice and personal risks to save anyone they could, but in the days that followed, it felt like Pearl Harbor all over again.
"I hate to suggest it, but Americans were more gullible in 1941; they never concerned themselves with the possibility that the Japanese might have been allowed their attack to prime the great war machine. The conspiracy theorists were more prevalent on 9/11, and the fuel for their worries was telling: how could our government not know this was about to happen? Why didn't they stop it? Either it was allowed to happen or our elected officials were incompetent."
The Washington Insider:
"In October of 1957, the Russians had beaten us into space. Forget about Hitler's V-2 rockets raining down onto the British Isles; if the Commies then could launch something into orbit, who could say they couldn't drop a nuclear warhead into the middle of America? That was what the Space Race and the Cold War was all about: fear — a positive emotion if you want to keep a society alive.
"Nine-Eleven is a reminder of what dedicated patriots have always known: eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. We became complacent and let our guard down. It was no one's fault and everyone's fault. What followed a single morning of horror was a reminder that we can all come together to help support one another. A little fear is always healthy because it creates a common cause, but it's a pity it too often takes a disaster to remind us of that."
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Oct 08, 20119:44 AM
The Cult of Ron is alive. Walking into his speech today meant walking past a line of more than 200 people, waiting to register for one day to see the man speak and vote in the straw poll. (There were Romney fans too, and he speaks shortly after Paul.) As Paul begin, they were still in line, but the Omni Shoreham ballroom was as packed as it had been for anyone for a crisp 20 minute lecture on how America had lost its way.
I've seen Paul give a number of speeches to religious audiences. In them, he typically pushes hard on his experience as a doctor who witnessed the results of abortions. In recent speeches to these audiences, he has taken another tack, and placed his libertarianism in the stream of Judeo-Christian history. This is mostly done by quoting scripture. "Why is it that we don't fight for the right to keep the fruits of our labor?" he asked, in one of a few lines that got most of the audience up and cheering. "We are living with debt, and debt is not a Biblical principle." In this context, you can see why this was an applause line: "I'd say we've gone downhill for the last 100 years." To a libertarian, that means decline since the dawn of the progressives; to social conservatives it means still more.
Around 10 percent of Paul's crowd left after the speech. They missed Bill Bennett's turn as the first speaker to condemn Dr. Robert Jeffress, the pastor who introduced Rick Perry yesterday with some musings about his "genuine Christian[ity]."
"I'm thinking of the words of Mr. Jeffress, Pastor Jeffress," said Bennett. (In itself, saying "mister" instead of "doctor" was a diss.) "Do not give voice to bigotry. Do not give voice to bigotry."
There was only mild applause; being fair, I'd note that lots of the attendees I talked to yesterday afternoon were unaware of the controversy, and unaware of the media blitz Jeffress went on all day. But when I asked if they agreed that Mormonism is a cult, many said "yes." Jeffress is not wrong – many evangelical Christians consider Mormonism a cult. But Bennett sounded angry that Jeffress had made this the story of the conference.
"You stepped on and obscured the words of Perry, and Santorum, and Cain, and Bachmann," sad Bennett. "You did Rick Perry no good, sir."


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Time to prepare! This Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent. While many of us are wrapping up our work for 2022 and wrapping up our presents for Christmas, a new season begins. In fact, a new year begins. Not a civil calendar year, but…
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That seems to be correct. I visually checked Flightplan where he's cedited as Gregory Leigey.
It is Gregory, but that was already confirmed. Leigey though was correct and not a typo.
Consistent on being inconsistent, seems to be norm.
Even from great contributors who I always trust with contributions, and I'll cop to it myself sometimes as well, there's some inconsistencies. Which is one of the main issues with the way the system is set up.


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As a former journalist, I'm always pleased to see the Pioneer's young reporters exploring the pros and cons of various issues relevant to OCCC students.
However, I cannot abide the final product reeking of lazy journalism.
The opinion page in [the July 26 issue of the] Pioneer addresses an interesting question: should the campus library be open to the public?
Having served as a librarian for years, I definitely have an opinion on that question.
My opinion is of little importance here though; it is the lack of due diligence on the part of both writers that troubles me.
Every week? I'd like to see supporting documentation for that statement.
While violations of the Acceptable Use Policy ebb and flow throughout the year, reports of violations have dropped drastically since the implementation of the login system in January.
I'm skeptical that they approach the level reported by Knight.
It is also worth noting that not all violations of the Acceptable Use Policy are committed by visitors; a number of students have been charged with violating the student conduct code for misusing Library computers.
The OCCC Library did implement such a system in January. The plans for this system were reported in the Dec. 7, 2009, issue of the Pioneer.
Surely Cloud could have searched the Pioneer archives and discovered this information prior to publication?
If not, Cloud could have contacted a librarian who would have been happy to discuss the system with him.
Neither I nor my colleagues were contacted by either writer.
Knight and Cloud, I appreciate your attempt to address a topic of interest to the campus community. However you will be taken much more seriously as journalists if your supporting evidence and solutions are valid.


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The 18th century, the Golden Age of British Art. The 18th century, the great age of British painting. It was in this period that British art attained a distinct national character. Hogarth was followed by a row of illustrious painters: Thomas Gainsborough, with his lyrical landscapes, fancy pictures and portraits, Reynolds, who painted charming society portraits and became the first president of the Royal Academy. William Hogarth was unquestionably one of the greatest of English artists and a man of remarkably individual character and thought. It was his achievement to give a comprehensive view of social life within the framework of moralistic and dramatic narrative.
His masterpiece of the famous series was Marriage a la Mode. This set of pictures describes a marriage between the daughter of a rich man and a young lord, the son of an old earl. The Girls father has brought a bag full of money with him. Their children are together but apart: the young man is watching himself in the glass; the girl is listening to a young Counsellor. The pictures round the room help understand the situation. In one of the pictures Madam sits listening to the young Consellor, whose portrait hangs in her room. Other pictures in the series show My Lord who amuses himself with a bad company. He returns home tipsy. Madam wastes her money at auctions. The end is known. My Lord attacks the Counsellor, who kills him and is executed. Moral: do not listen to counsellors; don't marry a man for his rank, or a woman for her money; don't visit auctions unknown to your husband; don't have bad friends. Otherwise you will be ruined.
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LIVE: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying – Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle for pole position as bitter rivals look to gain an advantage ahead of their crunch world title showdown on Sunday
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are fighting it out for F1 title this weekend
It's been an epic tussle all season and the winner comes down to the finale
READ: How the F1 season has reached such a dramatic conclusion
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are fighting it out for the Formula One title this weekend.
It's been an epic battle all season and the winner comes down to the finale in Abu Dhabi.
Follow Sportsmail's Dan Ripley for live qualifying coverage of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including build-up, updates and result.
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'It's IMPOSSIBLE to call': F1 legend David Coulthard says unpredictable title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is among the sport's greatest ever battles… but he insists neither driver will feel ANY pressure in Abu Dhabi
Who's your money on for Max and Lewis? According to 13-time grand prix winner David Coulthard it really is too close to call. Read our exclusive interview with him here.
'These cars are getting a little tired now,' Horner told Sky Sports. 'Some parts are two years old. It's a new problem and we are changing as a precaution.'
The latter part of their season has been plagued by rear wing issues and they have flared up again before qualifying.
Just minutes before session, Verstappen's car has only just had a new one placed on it as mechanics work heavily on his car, while his team-mate Sergio Perez doesn't even have a rear wing on his car.
I suspect it will all be ready before qualifying starts on the hour but it's hardly ideal preparation.
In the final practice session of the season, Lewis Hamilton was a good two tenths of a second quicker than Max Verstappen – and that's even before you factor in that the Brit tends to find a little bit more than his title rival during qualifying.
Good afternoon all, welcome to our live coverage of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton expect to jostle for pole position at Yas Marina.
You can't win the title today, but you can certainly make yourself lose it with a disaster of a session – so all eyes to the track and away from the stewards' room and media briefings….
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GOP's Hopes Bloom Outside D.C.
Gerald F. Seib
In a week when Washington is obsessed with the arrival of the 100-day milestone in President Barack Obama's presidency, it's easy to forget that, for the opposition Republicans, the crucial political testing ground likely doesn't lie in the nation's capital at all.
Instead, it's found in cities such as this one, Louisiana's...
The Flip Side of Obama's 100 Days: The Republican Spotlight
Republican governors, such as Bobby Jindal, are trying to show that conservative governing principles can work during a time of Democratic dominance, Capital Journal columnist Gerald Seib says.


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British Jews 'frightened and insecure' following increase in antisemitic attacks
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Neo-Nazi rally in London moved after fierce criticism
Ruth Gledhill Wed 1 Jul 2015 15:36 BST
A neo-Nazi rally that was was due to take place in Golders Green in north London, where many Jewish families live, has been moved to central London instead.
Community groups and politicians had previously expressed outrage about the rally. Astonishment that it could even now go ahead, albeit in the centre of London, was still being voiced on the Jewish News website which reported the move.
The Metropolitan police said in a statement: "After carefully considering the facts surrounding this protest and counter-protest activity, it is the assessment of the MPS that the presence of these groups in the same area at the same time is likely to result in serious disorder, serious disruption to the life of the community and intimidation of others."
The rally will go ahead in Whitehall however, the police said, because they must "strike a balance between the right to peaceful assembly and protest and our duty to prevent crime and disorder and protect the communities".
Community groups have held meetings with the Home Office and police and one group, the Campaign Against Antisemitism, planned a counter-demonstration.
Adrian Cohen of the London Jewish Forum said: "We are delighted that common sense has prevailed and that fringe group seeking to spread hate have been banned from demonstrating."
Gideon Falter, chairman of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, said: "Today's decision by the Metropolitan Police Service is a victory for British values and we applaud their firm defence of our community. This vindicates our policy of confronting anti-Semitism wherever it rears its head.
"We believe that 'never again' is a call to action from our history, which is why we called thousands of Jews and non-Jews to stand together against this disgrace in dignified defiance, unity and pride."
The Community Security Trust said: "The neo-Nazis sought to protest in Golders Green, as they have previously done in Stamford Hill, and as they plan to in other areas with notable Jewish communities. We will not sit idly by when anti-Semitic neo-Nazis, chose to spend their Saturday afternoons, agitating against Jews in various areas of north London."
Jonathan Arkush, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said: "The sad little gathering of Nazi admirers was rejected by Golders Green together and has now been forced out of Golders Green altogether. Our community and many others stood together in unity, pride and strength and we have won. Our Shabbat will be one of Shalom, just as it always should be."
The Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis told Jewish News: "I can think of no better way to respond to the politics of scapegoating and division than by displaying solidarity, togetherness and unity. To those who peddle an ideology of hatred and intolerance we say: We will not be cowed or intimidated, nor will we stoop to an exchange of insults.
"People from all walks of life make up the beautiful tapestry that is Great Britain. We must challenge anything that seeks to disturb our shared values by building deeper relationships across neighbourhoods and communities."


The Act of May 16, 1861 authorized treasury notes not exceeding a total of $20,000,000, "fundable in Confederate States stock bearing eight per cent interest" and which was payable "two years after date". The Act of July 24, 1861 authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to appoint clerks to assist the Register and Treasurer in signing the notes, since the quantity was too great for these men alone.
After Secretary of the Treasury Memminger found that the Southern Bank Note Company (see below) was inadequately equipped to produce currency quickly or on a large scale, he turned to the use of lithographic notes. Jules Manouvrier of New Orleans received a portion of the printing work, but his notes were poorly designed and easily counterfeited, and the Confederate Government gave him no further contracts.
$5 -- T12 -- Design without illustration. 15,556 issued.
All of the following notes of this issue were engraved and printed by Hoyer & Ludwig of Richmond, producer of many 1861 and 1862 Confederate postage stamps.
$5 -- T11 -- Liberty and eagle in center behind scroll. Sailor at lower left. 72,885 issued.
$10 -- T10 -- Center design similar to $5 but with shield containing Confederate flagf instead of "5". Hope with anchor at left. 170,994 issued.
$20 -- T9 -- Three masted ships in center. Total issue was 264,988.
$50 -- T8 -- Bust of George Washington in center. Tellus seated at lower left. Total issue was 123,564.
$100 -- T7 -- Ceres and Prosperine in center. Bust of George Washington at lower left. Total issue was 37,155.
The Confederate Treasury needed more $50 and $100 notes to be held for their interest by the smaller planters instead of the $500 and $1000 notes which were largely held by the bank. Secretary of the Treasury Memminger wanted the National Bank Note Co. to print more of the lower denominations, but before this could be accommplished hostilities broke out.
After contacting the manager of the New Orleans branch of the American Bank Note Company, a contract was made on May 13, 1861 for the production of $50 and $100 notes. In the meantime, the name of the branch was changed to Southern Bank Note Company. The Richmond Issue is considered to be part of the First Issue, but the notes did not appear until August 26, 1861, one month after the Second Issue Notes.
$50 -- T6 -- Industry and Agriculture seated on Cotton bale. Justice at left, George Washington at right. 5790 issued.
$100 -- T5 -- Railroad train rounding bend. Justice at left, Minerva at right. 5798 issued.
The Southern Bank Note Co. had insufficent equipment for production of notes on the scale needed by the Confederacy. Agents were sent to Europe to procure more plates, stones, inks, papers, and machinery.


What Day Of The Week Was October 13, 1974?
October 13, 1974 was the 286th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 79 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Sunday.
A person born on this day will be 44 years old today. If that same person saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $740.00 today.
Who was born on October 13, 1974?