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Posted on January 27, 2006	by barzdovg666
I'm not one to study other religions. I am very much a believer in the One G-d of Israel. I used to be very open to all sorts of spiritual teaching and religion because I didn't know any better, and I feel it did me a great deal of harm. I wish I had been raised by someone who knew it was dangerous to follow other religions and spirits and who loved me enough to teach me rightly, and guard me against these influences.
Holy wars are the end result of too much tolerance in the nation that is the LORD's and the exact opposite in nations that belong to other gods…like the reality we have now. Underneath the tolerance and compassionate facade of america is a deep seated hatred for not just other religions but other cultures and nations. That's, ironically, the only thing I find beautiful about this nation anymore…I know we had the opportunity to open our arms wide to every nation and culture if we had been firmly resolved to welcome them into a nation of believers in One God, but we are not. Instead we put on this act, and became a nation of sensualist, spiritualist, phonies, claiming to be tolerant and welcoming of other religions and cultures, knowing the whole time we had already been damned to hell ourselves for abandoning God long ago…Pretty hateful stuff…It's led to a very cruel and depraved society.
And now , because of our dishonesty with even ourselves, we have made it very difficult to fix, to "repair the breach" and I find most unwilling or unable to even try. We must now overcome our pride in psychosis, works, promises we made and cannot keep to even ourselves…and so many other things.
And because the answer comes not from us, and not from our works and dreams and families, we are unable to welcome the Solution. We would be instantly made useful to each other and every other soul on earth if we could and did, but we cannot, because of our pride. It's a pride in being "tolerant" and generous and charitable. But it's all bulldung. We give, only to take much more than anyone can afford. Our families are all demon driven, and impatience and anger reigns in every heart. If you are not willing to be a buffoonish, sensualist, violent, joker, you will be an outcast.
Anyone who strives with God, will get so far and then may be cut off drastically, and painfully, demanding of them to be cruel, no matter if they wish to be kind or not. Even in being charitable, we must be cruel, and this is what will lead back to being told what to do, and keeping strict laws and not being able to tolerate nor create in freedom or at liberty. And it's simply because everyone is trying to cover his own ass and do his or her own will, but those who are going to be "successful," are they who are willing to be the cruelest and most rat infested souls, under heaven…Of course it's not any kind of "sucess" that brings satisfaction or real happiness, which is why the successful are still angry, bitter and full of violence. And why do they have a chance at success? Because we, to our everlasting shame, tolerate and enjoy fellowship in bulldung, and act as if it is okay to learn about other religions and welcome all forms of opinion and teaching and spirits. All of whom are the most cruel, hateful, hellish creatures, you'll ever come across. And again why? Because we slung the bull first and became lazy reaping the rewards of a Chosen Nation with no Leader. Claiming Right and Representation without sight or manifestation of the Same in our bodies or members. Whom did we fool? Our enemies and ourselves. Now we're in the same boat as they and it's tooth and nail everyday, because we wont abide or cannot abide the time which is evil, because we are unwilling to recognizxe they which have the right to lead in any nation under Heaven. As a matter of fact, we are guilty of calling the same "terrorists" and going to war against those whom we could have welcomed to our profit and well being.
America's handicap under the Whore has been- faithless despair; the almost addictive dependency upon tragedy and misery that many a home suffered from for lack of Faith and Belief for what seems like eons and ages, and it is hard to overcome. People can't see what they are to do with no one close to them, believing in them, nor encouraging them, nor needing them. Not that I wish to care for others so much as just to enjoy seeing people being people and feeling connected in a way that is fulfilling and meaningful. Not like the American Dream, but the God Granted Reality that can be when we believe and act in Him.
"Dream dreams, then write about them; Aye, but live them first."
This is the problem, in a nutshell. People are not permitted to Live. They are forced, rather, to dream and submit to psychosis and vanity, and ordered by threat of life to become liars and cheats.
There were some great works created in this country based upon men living lives and then writing about them. Then a change occured and men wrote about life and no longer lived it first, or at all…and this has led to a bunch of monkeys with keyboards doing whatever they can to get an word in edge-wise about themselves in chatrooms on the Internet, not even caring about what they may have to say, just as long as they are seen and heard…thereby proving they have no right to speak at all in the first place…Coming away from their computers the worse for the logging on. Feeling diminished and wasted of their own wills…
So much has changed and so quickly over the past ten years in America and around the world and everyman has had to look after his own estate and welfare with a cunning eye for homeland security sake, that it has been hard to look to the needs and basic values of being neighbors…It's this Grand Delusion under the Bush regime. Where every schmuck under heaven needs a truck (or two) the size of a house, yet cannot care less whether his neighbor exists or not. Beastly, ghastly nonsense…
Family and futurity are jokes gone the way of the olde tyme religion they were built upon. And who can blame anyone? Madness of a sort that can no longer be enjoyed by the least of the unaware has enveloped all and perverse humor and cruel care is all that remain of a delightful country that once was content to let the day's cares be sufficient for the day…
Let's deal with the facts: We're broke, tired, and angry. Status quo for the year 2006 unless you've made a deal with the devil, and most have done so… We need to have more concern for-Reality! It can be harsh. The cure. Change the System, don't screw It, be part of the solution rather than the problem…and embrace one another in Him who can work the miraculous in the darkest corners of creation… And the Solution is not what we've been taught or are fond of believing. The solution is not more work and study, etc., but less. The Fundamentals and Simplicity found in Christ is what will save us…He changeth not…
Isa 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
In a Reality in which men have more often coupled with men and women with women out or spite, tyranny and vanity. In a nation in which works of Science fiction possess more factual and spiritual Truth than does our history books, documentation and science "advances." In a world where the copywright protects stolen and plagiarized works from other theives, and the boast of "exhaustive research" marks that which has been fleeced or stolen, and quite frankly, where the theft and mockery is more righteous than the research which is not of Faith. In a Kingdom in which the enemies of Christ pay more heed and care more passionately for the same than do those professing Him as openly as they do falsely…America is the only Nation that possesses the heartfelt wisdom to govern madness and wickedness manifested and run amok because of these truths.
The drama that many cherish in their lives or did, which is all but deceased in any realm, sprang from healthy prejudice and segregated belief systems that ought to be kept segregated if they are to retain meaning and be profitable to the Whole in Him who is the Head of every sect, nation and religion under Heaven, to the Jew first, then Greek or whomever and to even the Muslim somewhere after that, etc. etc. etc…Of course the Muslim will have to forsake Mohammed or come to realize that he was no more than a representative of Christ, and that Allah is not G-d, the G-d of Israel and LORD of Hosts, but a Host under Christ.
America has been a blessing to Christ like no other nation where many nations are welcome to the same extent as She has been a curse. We need to erradicate the latter case and maximize our success in the former if we are to save all.
I'm going to make a statement that will not be accepted by any now, which at any rate, will probably be par for the course…
The Key to unlocking the Scriptures, especially the Old Testament, is to discover that Israel, or more precisely, Jacob, was not a Jew. Laban was a Jew in the truest sense of the Jewish Nation and People. The Jews are G-d's Covenant people through Jacob or Israel, and they are Faithful to this calling or have been for they love Jacob and G-d. The Jews took upon themselves the Name of Israel and formed a Nation of Devotees to the Way, who came quite mysteriously to deny the Truth in Jacob and G-d while keeping His Law. Strange as it seems, it happens to all when sin enters and the devil takes hold of the Body and weds It with the Whore, in an effort to bring in that which is not Israel and make their holiness or lawfulness of and by heart, part of Israel, or to graft in that which isn't really "lost" to save that which is lost and striving to become further lost of its own bullheaded will…For they, like the Jews, were in a state much like that of modern day Israel, the State, and the nations, all striving to attain statehood and self realization apart from G-d, yet using "god" to claim legitimacy of origin and right to power.
It's as if those who sought to bring down Hitler have become the very same, only far worse, because of their abominable belief in a "god" who honors "humanity" and her filfthy rags, instead of the Church Body which was created to honor and glorify G-d, the LORD of Hosts, G-d of Israel and the Nations.
What I mean to say is, Jacob is a Spiritual Jew, while Laban is a worldly Jew. Different and often opposed sources of Wisdom and Knowledge that must eventually come under the same Head, if all are to be "saved."
Rom 2:29 But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.
Jacob grabbed Esau's heel in the womb…
1Cr 15:46-49 Howbeit that [was] not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven.
As [is] the earthy, such [are] they also that are earthy: and as [is] the heavenly, such [are] they also that are heavenly.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
For any tribe, or nation, and above all, any claiming "Israel" to be accepted by its Maker now, it must needs return to the Law by heart with no more intent than reconciliation of, by and for humble service and righteous Worship.
Deu 6:4-5 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Luk 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
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Pathways to Localisation: locally led humanitarian response (Myanmar)
This Myanmar-language paper presents a synthesis of the four national frameworks into one global localisation framework relevant for humanitarian practitioners, policy-makers and decision-makers. It outlines: The notable differences between the four national localisation frameworks, and reflect the diverse contexts specific to the very different operating environments and humanitarian crises in Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria and South Sudan. A number of priority actions and areas common across the four frameworks, many of which link closely to existing localisation commitments, frameworks, and indicators which are referenced. The key areas included in all four national localisation frameworks, along with objectives, priority actions, and potential indicators.
Climate migration in the Dry Corridor of Central America
This study examines the relationship between three factors – migration, gender and climate change – in the Central American Dry Corridor (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua). Although there is a vast body of literature that addreses each of these factors individually, other studies have not looked at the links between the three. This report is divided into four sections. The first provides the background and context of the Dry Corridor in order to explain why the variables analysed were chosen. The second includes the main testimonies gathered in each of the countries during the fieldwork. The third sets out the main conclusions, and the final section includes a series of recommendations for the inclusion of a gender equality perspective in public policies on climate change.
Migraciones climáticas en el Corredor Seco Centroamericano
This is the orignial Spanish version of a study that examines the relationship between three factors – migration, gender and climate change – in the Central American Dry Corridor (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua). Although there is a vast body of literature that addreses each of these factors individually, other studies have not looked at the links between the three. This report is divided into four sections. The first provides the background and context of the Dry Corridor in order to explain why the variables analysed were chosen. The second includes the main testimonies gathered in each of the countries during the fieldwork. The third sets out the main conclusions, and the final section includes a series of recommendations for the inclusion of a gender equality perspective in public policies on climate change.
Accelerating localisation research summary - Myanmar-language version
Recommendations for practices that strengthen the leadership of national and local actors in partnership-based humanitarian action in Myanmar. Read the English-language version here
Research summary: better forecasting delivers impact
Since 2007, Rice Watch Action Network has been helping small-scale farmers adapt to a changing environment through the Climate Resiliency Field School. This is a summary of the impact assessment on developing climate services in the Philippines.
PACS programme summary film
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El Salvador film: governance case studies
Case study video featuring Fatima, a community leader and Jose, a youth leader, explaining how they have developed skills to hold the local government to account and to advocate for the rights of women and young people.
Guatemala film: governance case studies
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LPRR: action learning research
In order for productive learning to occur within the context of this project, monitoring practices must be robust and go beyond collecting data against indicators. This is especially important within a resilience context, as the pre-emptive baseline measurement that is usually used for measuring progress/success is not desirable here. Instead, an 'outcome harvesting' approach is more practical, as it does not measure progress towards predetermined outcomes or objectives, but rather collects evidence of what has been achieved, and works backward to determine whether and how the project or intervention contributed to the change. Within the LPRR project there is a need for rigorous evaluation, which balances accountability and learning. Given the ever-evolving evidence base of 'what works under what conditions' coupled with the need to demonstrate quality, impactful programming in both upwards and downwards accountability, these types of robust evaluations are essential. In order to ensure learning and accountability are achieved through evaluations, they must be well-planned and budgeted for. This is where the role of the learning strand comes in; by recognising that learning is essential at the outset, it enables it to be included within the design of the project.

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Sapporo to acquire Stone Brewing, that one brewery that kept saying it wasn't interested in selling out
June 24, 2022 Keith Gribbins
Arrogant Bastard is easily one of the most in-your-face craft beers of all time. To me, both Arrogant Bastard and the company behind it, Stone Brewing Co., always represented that early my-beer-is-just-better-than-your-beer zeitgeist of the craft beverage movement. Cofounder and Executive Chairman Greg Koch was always the face in front of Stone beer, leading the beer revolution — always talking about staying independent, challenging monopoly-sized breweries and of course making great tasting beer that was just better than the corporate lager everyone else was drinking.
Over the years (certainly since the pandemic), that type of rhetoric has toned down, but Koch has consistently made a show of not only embracing a halo of indie beer but also being a thorn in the side of big brewers like AB InBev and Molson Coors. In fact, Stone Brewing was just awarded $56M in a trademark lawsuit against Keystone Light's "Stone" branded cans (Keystone is a Molson Coors product). Of course, during that trial some bad news came to light. Earlier this year, it was reported Stone Brewing owed investors a lot of money. From Pro Brewer:
San Diego-based Stone Brewing owes its investor VMG/Hillhouse $464 million according to testimony by Stone CEO Maria Stipp in a court case against MillerCoors … The decline in sales in recent years may have led the company to consider selling, according to an article in Courthouse News Service. "Has MillerCoors' infringement forced you to consider certain options you don't want to," a Stone attorney asked when questioning Stipp if Stone Brewing had considered selling the company. "Yes," Stipp responded.
It's a sad turn of events. The signs were there. Stone Berlin operations going bankrupt in 2019 and its Napa location closing last year. Does anyone remember True Craft? In 2016, Koch announced the formation of True Craft, a $100 million company aimed at investing in craft breweries. Why? To take minority non-controlling investments in breweries while letting them remain independent. Here is Koch at the time (from The Full Pint):
"Some people start companies to sell out. Some start companies because they are compelled to follow their passion. True Craft is for the latter," said Greg Koch, Stone CEO & co-founder. "Craft beer needs an alternative model to the one that requires founders to sell their company in its entirety. In a world in which there are constant forces toward homogenization and fitting in, I specifically want to foster a world of uniqueness, depth and character."
Here's what happened to True Craft. So, Stone Brewing Co., the company that never wanted to sell out, is selling most of its business to Sapporo U.S.A. for around $168M, according to this report. For old times sake, let's revisit this:
Sapporo U.S.A. makes the No. 1 selling Asian beer brand in the United States, according to the press release. Stone Brewing Co. ranked No. 9 on the top 50 biggest craft breweries in America in 2021 (measured by sales volume), according to this Brewers Association report. Alas, the company will no longer fit the trade association's definition of being a craft brewery. According to our recent report, Sapporo was the 27th largest brewery in the world in 2021. It appears that big American craft breweries think selling to Asian beer rollups carries less backlash from customers than selling to AB InBev or Molson Coors. Examples include the sales of New Belgium Brewing and Bell's Brewery to Lion, an Australian based brewing subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd., and Sapporo U.S.A.'s acquisition of Anchor Brewing back in 2017.
What does Koch have to say about all this? From the press release:
"This is the right next chapter for Stone Brewing," said Greg Koch, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Stone Brewing. "For 26 years, our amazing team has worked tirelessly to brew beers that have set trends and redefined expectations. To have the interest of a company like Sapporo in continuing the Stone story is a testament to the great beers we've created and will continue to create for our fans across the globe."
According to that same press release, Sapporo intends to produce its Sapporo-branded beers for U.S. distribution in Stone's two breweries, in Escondido, Calif., and Richmond, Va. Sapporo intends to brew 360,000 bbls in the United States by the end of 2024. This will essentially double Stone Brewing's current production. Stone Distributing Co., Stone Brewing's distribution business, is not part of the sale, and will become an independent company under the current ownership.
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2016 FTA Summit Recap: Introduction + Day 1
From October 23-26, 2016, the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa of Tucson, Arizona, played host to the second annual, trade-only, conference-style Family Travel Association Summit.
Like its predecessor — the 2015 FTA Summit held at the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Emigrant, Montana — this year's gathering brought together family travel experts, industry leaders and media for inspiring presentations, interactive workshops, enlightening research, and a diverse array of networking opportunities.
For the record, and as a great way to live (or relive) the 2016 FTA Summit, this recap presents session summaries, a photo gallery, most of the presentation slides used by the speakers and, eventually, some edited video footage.
Feeling renewed, refreshed and inspired about family travel? We're keen to read your thoughts via social media (hashtag #FTAsummit) or email. And, of course, please share this with a friend!
"I loved the conversations we had through the Summit breakout sessions, and the thought-provoking and inspiring keynote speakers. The Summit provides us with a broader view and deeper conversation about 'family travel'. It was fabulous!"
— Moo Bishop, Thomson Family Adventures
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2016 FTA Summit Recap: Day 1
Prior to the official opening of the Summit, the FTA Board, FTA staff and several key partners assembled at the White Stallion Ranch for lunch and an energetic discussion about the past, present and, especially, future of the Family Travel Association.
It isn't often that so much family travel wisdom is gathered under one roof, and the vibrant exchange of ideas brought to the fore an amazing clutch of ideas, many of which will serve as guideposts on the FTA's road ahead.
After lunch, back at the Westin La Paloma, the morning meeting participants joined more than 100 Summit attendees for the launch of the Summit program.
Rainer Jenss, Founder and President of the Family Travel Association, was first to the podium to welcome the assembly with an introduction to the FTA and to the guiding theme of the Summit: an exploration of how to inspire (more) families to travel and to make it more accessible.
* Click here to download Rainer's presentation (Keynote file).
In sequence after him, other members of the FTA team and key partners introduced information about the current and coming state of the FTA.
Ethan Gelber, FTA Director of Editorial (above left), and Chris Tomeo, Creative Director of Fruition (above right) together announced the relaunch of the FTA website, a process overseen by Fruition, as well as the ramping up of FTA editorial activities.
* Click here to download their presentation slides (Keynote file).
Peter Bopp, FTA Director of Strategy (pictured above), was joined by Lynn Minnaert, Academic Co-Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor of New York University's Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism, to unveil brand new industry and consumer research data about family travel. Spoiler: Family travel is a growing segment of the market that is expected to continue to grow!
* Click here to download the presentation slides (Keynote file).
Chris 'Chez' Chesak, FTA Executive Director (above right), and Kit Bernardi, FTA Media Center Director (above left), shared news about the growth and enormous ongoing potential of the FTA membership, both its trade members and Media Center members.
Interspersed with these presentations were four highly impactful keynotes. These keynotes are covered in a bit more detail in our Day 1 Summary, but in order of appearance, they were:
Maureen Miller (pictured above), a marketing strategist at Disney, took the stage to celebrate the importance of storytelling in family travel. She presented a handful of videos crafted (by Disney) to showcase the perspectives of different family travelers about what travel means to them. It's all about creating family memories!
"I think families want to hear from families that are like them and tell the stories that stick with them."
— Maureen Miller, Disney
* Click here to view a short Facebook Live interview with Maureen Miller at the FTA Summit.
Estee Rivera Murdock (pictured above) coordinates the Every Kid in a Park program for the National Park Service. Her talk laid out all the different types of family-oriented opportunities in national parks today – everything from education to recreation and voluntourism.
"What makes [Every Kid in a Park] special is that it is an invitation for many kids to visit parks for the first time."
— Estee Rivera Murdock, National Park Service
* Click here to view a short Facebook Live interview with Estee Rivera Murdock at the FTA Summit.
* Click here to download the presentation slides (Powerpoint file).
Ashish Sanghrajka, President of Big Five Tours & Expeditions (pictured above), focused on the best time to expose kids to family travel (ages 5 to 15) and outlined the importance of providing kids with real-world context for why travel is important.
"Kids are sponges between these ages. They hear everything, and even if we think they aren't listening, they're listening and they are curious and engaged because they want to make an impact."
— Ashish Sanghrajka, Big Five Tours & Expeditions
* Click here to view a short Facebook Live interview with Ashish Sanghrajka at the FTA Summit.
Lauren Michod also took the stage on behalf of TravTrade, to explain FTALinks, FTA's online networking tool, powered by her company.
Last but not least, at the end of this busy day were the Summit's first breakout sessions — small-group theme-specific workshops designed to allow attendees to dive deeper on topics of particular interest to them. Each session had featured participants who offered their perspectives as a means of guiding and firing up discussion.
* The Influence of the Grandparent Effect looked at how baby boomers, now the largest demographic segment in the U.S. (75 million strong), are leading the growth in multigenerational travel. In fact, 27% of all leisure travel in the U.S. is multigenerational! Why? Because healthier, wealthier and now retired baby boomers have more time and disposable income for travel. And they want to spend it on experiences, not "things" and inheritance. No wonder Virtuoso reported multigen travel as the #1 travel trend in 2016.
Breakout featured participants (pictured above):
Laura Davidson, LDPR – click here to download her presentation (Keynote file)
Nancy Schretter, Family Travel Network – click here to download her presentation (PDF file)
Amy Harrigan, Lindblad Expeditions – click here to download her presentation (Powerpoint file)
* How to INSPIRE – Marketing to Family Travelers focused on how organizations have repositioned themselves to attract and tap into the growing family travel market. Featured participants discussed how they have changed their marketing strategies and product offerings to successfully appeal to a market that they were largely missing out on. This session was presented by Vacatia.
Laurie Bohn , Royal Caribbean – click here to download her presentation (Powerpoint file)
Katie Thompson, PADI
Jara Haas, Visit Anchorage – click here to download her presentation (Powerpoint file)
LiLing Pang, Trekaroo
* The Rise of Volunteer & Purpose/Impact Family Travel examined the many (sometimes confusing) ways in which different forms of volunteer travel can appeal to different people, including families. Will your efforts be more about how you change or how you effect change? Both are possible — a rewarding — but travelers shouldn't get them confused.
Jennifer Spatz, Global Family Travel – click here to download her presentation (Powerpoint file)
Dave Parfitt, Adventures by Daddy
Leslie Overton, Absolute Travel
With thoughts of family travel swirling in our heads, everyone retired to a fiesta area for a welcome reception, complete with a mariachi band and palate-bending Tucson food, all presented by The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa and Visit Tucson.
Special thanks to the storytelling team — Andy Austin and Cameron Martindale — for chronicling the full proceedings.
TO READ MORE ABOUT DAYS 2 AND 3 of the 2016 FTA SUMMIT, CLICK HERE!


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The issue in Merit Management was straight forward. Trustees in bankruptcy are authorized to set aside certain transfers made by a debtor prior to bankruptcy. Among these, under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code, are so-called "constructive" fraudulent transfers, which (regardless of intent) are transfers of property made by a debtor at a time when it was insolvent and for which it received less than reasonably equivalent value. Section 550 of the Bankruptcy Code provides that the recovery can be obtained either from the initial transferee of such property or "any immediate or mediate transferee of such initial transferee." A trustee's avoidance powers are limited, however, by other sections of the Bankruptcy Code. One of these is Section 546(e), which exempts from avoidance certain securities transactions "made by or to (or for the benefit of)" qualifying "financial institutions" or others securities entities.
Merit Management Group was a large shareholder of Bedford Downs Management Corp.. Bedford Downs' stock was acquired by Valley View Downs LP, which borrowed $55 million to fund the transaction. The $55 million was not paid by Valley View directly to the Bedford Downs shareholders; there were intermediate transfers. Specifically, Valley View borrowed funds from its lender, Credit Suisse, which transferred the money to another financial institution, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, as escrow agent, which in turn paid the purchase price to the shareholders of Bedford Downs, including Merit Management, in exchange for the surrender of their stock certificates.
Valley View intended to develop a race track and casino in Pennsylvania, but the project never came to fruition and it eventually filed for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. FTI Consulting was appointed as trustee to pursue certain causes of action on behalf of Valley View's bankruptcy estate, and it sought to avoid the $16.5 million portion of the Bedford Downs purchase price that had been received by Merit Management. FTI contended that Valley View was insolvent at the time it bought the Bedford Downs stock and that it did not receive reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the payment. Among the defenses raised by Merit Management was that the transaction fell within the Section 546(e) "safe harbor" because it included transfers "to (or for the benefit of)" two "financial institutions." The lower court granted Merit Management's motion to dismiss. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, however, reasoning that Section 546(e) did not apply to transactions where the financial institutions involved serve as "mere conduits." The Supreme Court granted certiorari to resolve a split between circuits on this issue, and unanimously affirmed.
The result in Merit Management reflects a common sense reading of the Bankruptcy Code. The clear intent of Section 546(e) is to safeguard various types of securities transactions from being unwound in order to prevent market disruption. Allowing an ultimate transferee such as Merit Management to benefit simply because the transferred funds passed through one or more financial institutions would not further the purpose of the safe harbor.
Unfortunately, the Court does not always temper its reading of the statutory language of the Bankruptcy Code with the "specific context" in which such language is used. Other recent Supreme Court business bankruptcy decisions have not been as pragmatic as Merit Management.
In Baker Botts v. Asarco a few years ago, the Court majority applied a narrow and literal reading to the language of Section 330(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. The result was to deny a law firm the ability to recover the costs that it incurred in defending its application for fees in representing a debtor, even though the Bankruptcy Code requires that all such fees be approved by the bankruptcy court and that other parties receive specific notice and be given an opportunity to object.
Last year, in Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corp., the Court also took a narrow approach in its reading of the Bankruptcy Code. It refused to permit an order of dismissal in a chapter 11 case to contain substantive provisions regarding the distribution of assets of a debtor's bankruptcy estate that would contravene the Bankruptcy Code's priority scheme. The Court declined to allow for any flexibility on this issue, even though such "structured dismissals" had become relatively common, and the bankruptcy court in Czyzewski had expressly found that without such provisions there would have been no recovery to any parties other than the senior lenders.
A similar approach in Merit Management would likely have led to a reversal of the Seventh Circuit. The plain language of Section 546(e) makes no distinction between transfers where a financial institutions is the actual party to a transaction and those where it simply acts as a conduit.
The Bankruptcy Code was intentionally drafted to be flexible. Jurists and practitioners must contend all the time with difficult issues which do not fit within its strict parameters. Adherence to the plain meaning of the Bankruptcy Code's language is important, but the language usually is not unambiguous, and the intent of Congress cannot be properly understood without reference to "specific context." Baker Botts and Czyzewski both ignored the realities of large corporate bankruptcy cases and long-standing commercial practice. Merit Management may signal a different direction by the Court in its approach to business bankruptcy cases.


The Karate Kid is heading back to the big screen for one night only.
The revival of the classic, orchestrated by Fathom Events and YouTube, will screen in nearly 700 movie theaters on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. local time. The screening event will also feature an exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes from the new YouTube Red Original Series, Cobra Kai, based on the Karate Kid franchise.
When it originally hit theaters in 1984, The Karate Kid, a fierce yet endearing underdog story, got a lot of love from critics. It followed the friendship of high school student Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) and his apartment maintenance man turned martial arts trainer Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita), as the teenager prepared to take on arch-rival Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka) in the All Valley Karate Tournament. Through Miyagi's teaching, LaRusso learns important life lessons, overcomes adversity and ultimately faces his opponent in an epic match.
The Karate Kid was an instant commercial success taking $90.82 million at the domestic box office against an $8 million budget - adjusted for inflation the figure increases to $248.12 million. It spawned a franchise of three sequels, a television series, and a 2010 remake featuring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, which took $176.59 million domestically - that's $207.17 adjusted, over $40 million less than the beloved 1984 original.
In the highly anticipated return of Macchio's LaRusso and Zabka's Lawrence, the arch-rivals from the original Karate Kid film, reunite in Cobra Kai. Now living in the affluent hills of Encino, LaRusso leads an enviable life with his beautiful family, while running a successful string of car dealerships throughout the valley. Meanwhile, his high school adversary, Lawrence whose life has taken a rocky turn, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo.
Tickets for Cobra Kai: Premiere Feat. The Karate Kid can be purchased beginning Friday, March 23, via the Fathom Events website or at the box office of participating theaters. Cobra Kai, the YouTube Red Original series, will have its world debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 24, 2018, and will later launch to audiences around the world May 2, 2018, on YouTube Red.


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Criticizing Fauci Could Soon Become 'Hate Crime'
(Republican Party News) – A new article that was published in a scientific journal is actually lobbying for the criticism of scientists, specifically President Joe Biden's top COVID adviser, Anthony Fauci, to be labeled as "hate."
Folks, this is the world we now occupy. It's reality, though it feels like we're living in a really bad television program.
According to WND, the National Pulse goes on to explain that this article, written by Peter Hotez, who is sometimes a guest contributor on many legacy media outlets, has called to "extend federal hate-crime protections" to scientists who are being criticized.
"It is the controversial Fauci, the director of the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, who has funded organizations that gave grants to the Wuhan lab in Chinese where COVID is thought to have originated," the report went on to say.
Just a few weeks ago, he really let loose with his bloated ego and argued, publicly, that if you disagree with anything he says, you're essentially disagreeing with "science." Can you imagine actually being so full of yourself that you think anything you come up with or say is equal to science and that science is 100 percent truth?
The report in question goes on to discuss Hotez, who has been given a rather healthy chunk of change from Fauci's NIAID operation, "offered the robust defense of scientists including Fauci and EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak in a recent paper: 'Mounting Antiscience Aggression In The United States.'"
He then went on to charge, "There is a troubling new expansion of antiscience aggression in the United States. It's arising from far-right extremism."
"A band of ultraconservative members of the U.S. Congress and other public officials with far-right leanings are waging organized and seemingly well-coordinated attacks against prominent U.S. biological scientists. In parallel, conservative news outlets repeatedly and purposefully promote disinformation designed to portray key American scientists as enemies," he said.
He then says that "nativism, anti-immigration and a foreign policy built around strong military build-up and deterrence" is unacceptable.
"Hotez even draws comparisons to the intentions of the Trump administration and its 'America First' allies to those of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Marxists and Leninists," the report stated.
"Historically, such regimes viewed scientists as enemies of the state. In his 1941 essay, Science in the Totalitarian State, Waldemar Kaempffert, outlines details using the examples of Nazism under Hitler, Fascism under Mussolini, and Marxism and Leninism [10]. For example, under Stalin, the study of genetics and relativity physics were treated as dangerous western theories, and potentially in conflict with official social philosophies of state. Today, there remain examples of authoritarian regimes that hold similar views," Hotez wrote.
There you have it, folks. According to Hotez, if you dare to formulate your own opinion by looking at all the available information and data, and this opinion does not agree with his or Fauci's, and you call them out on it, you're committing a hate crime.
This is how insane the left has truly become.
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Paul Petersen August 4, 2021 At 11:09 pm
Let's make criticism of President Trump a hate crime. People may disagree with Dr Fauci, but I don't think they hate him. There are those who hate President Trump, and to the extent that hate speech is punishable, it should be applied to those who "disagree" with him.
Crossram August 4, 2021 At 11:19 pm
What about the HATE Americans have for giving money to China to make a ready Virus that killed over 600000 people in America.
Michael August 4, 2021 At 11:22 pm
Hate is a common word, I hate some of the foods that are in the Restruants,hate the colors of some homes etc etc.How do idiots come up with this crap. I might not hate Fauci, but I don't like the asshole either.
Harley August 4, 2021 At 11:45 pm
What about the illegals pouring over the boarder unchecked for COVID. Will you want all Americans to vaccinate and wear masks To try and stop this virus maybe you should stop the Illegals from coming into the country I don't know common sense seems like there is not any more
Marcella ROMERO August 5, 2021 At 5:46 am
We have every Right to HATE him… Fauci Lied and People died!! He used OUR TAX Dollars to pay for this Virus that has killed US and destroyed our Country! It also allowed the Democrats to cheat and steal the Presidency!! F Him!!
Bart August 5, 2021 At 7:58 am
The 'hate' is a hate of LIARS and INCOMPETENTS which is the definition of Fauci. Fauci and Biden, 50 years of no accomplishment government 'service.' Being in attendance is their only accomplishment.
Andrew Garcia August 7, 2021 At 12:41 am
Better come lock me up, because Fauci is a F**ken idiot just like his boss


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Q: Passing RealmDB Results Object as Swift 2 Function Parameter I am working on a mobile app function using Swift 2 where I am trying to pass a RealmDB Results object as a parameter.
func myFunction(myDBresults: Results){
    Code to do stuff
}

Xcode give the error with a little upward arrow pointing at the R in "Results":
Reference to generic type 'Results' requires arguments in <...>
I don't know what is being required here as I still learning about Swift. Could I get some pointers on what is being required here?

A: Results is a generic type, so you have to either make the function generic or specify type of the object stored in the Results:
func myFunction(myDBresults: Results<MyObjectClass>) {
    // do stuff
}

Or, if you wish to have a function which can accept Results of any type:
func myFunction<T: Object>(myDBresults: Results<T>) {
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Community Placement Plan (CPP) - Start-Up Funding Available:
Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) is one of 21 locally-based, non-profit corporations that contract with the State of California to develop and coordinate community resources and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. RCRC serves Californians who reside in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties.
RCRC received approval from the State Department of Developmental Services for start-up funding to carry out RCRC's 2018-2019 Community Placement Plan (CPP). See the Request for Proposals (RFP) captioned below. CPP funding is provided, in part, to develop resources necessary to support individuals leaving State Developmental Centers, as well as support individuals who are at risk of losing their community living arrangements-thereby deflecting them from entering a State Developmental Center.
The proposed projects for the fiscal year 2018-2019 reflect the need of RCRC's four-county catchment areas. RCRC may elect to fund all, part, or none of the proposed projects, depending on funding availability as approved by DDS, the quality of proposals received, and pending the approval of the projects as written.
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To address service needs in Redwood Coast Regional Center's (RCRC) service area, and as mandated by the California Department of Devleopmental Services, a Request for Propsal (RFP) procedure for procurement of services and supports has been established. In order to utilize RCRC's resources most effectively, participation in the RFP process will not be required for services and supports whose annual POS expenditure is less than $400,000. To view RCRC's Procurement Policy in its entirety, click the link below:
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est un film d'horreur japonais réalisé par Takashi Shimizu, sorti en 2003.

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Scène d'introduction : Kyoko Harase, actrice spécialisée dans le cinéma d'horreur, et son fiancé, Masashi Ishikura, sont victimes d'un accident de voiture à la suite de l'apparition de Toshio. Masashi, gravement blessé, tombe dans le coma et Kyoko, qui était enceinte, fait une fausse couche.

Kyoko : Kyoko est à l'hôpital, près de son mari plongé dans le coma, lorsqu'elle est témoin d'une apparition : Toshio se précipite vers elle et pose la main sur son ventre avant de disparaître. Plus tard, on retrouve Kyoko sur le tournage d'un film d'horreur. L'une des figurantes, Chiharu, pousse un cri -non prévu dans le script-, avant de s'évanouir à la vue de Kyoko. Peu de temps après, un médecin déclare à Kyoko qu'elle est mystérieusement enceinte. De retour chez elle, Kyoko est confrontée aux multiples apparitions du fantôme de Toshio, ce qui conduit à la mort de sa mère.

Tomoka : Dans ce chapitre, on présente les membres d'une équipe de tournage sur le point de réaliser une émission spéciale sur le surnaturel dans la maison maudite des Saeki (la même maison que dans Ju-on: The Grudge). On découvre, entre autres, Keisuke Okuni, le réalisateur, Tomoka Miura, qui joue le rôle de la présentatrice et Megumi Obayashi, une coiffeuse. Kyoko, actrice reconnue pour ses rôles dans le cinéma d'horreur (ce qui lui a valu le surnom de reine de l'horreur) est l'invitée spéciale de l'émission.

Tomoka rédige son interview lorsqu'elle entend un bruit étrange semblable à des coups donnés dans le mur de son appartement. Sa tasse se renverse de manière inexpliquée. Le phénomène se répète à l'identique le lendemain à la même heure (0h27) en présence de Nori, son petit ami. Le dernier soir, en rentrant de son travail, Nori est confronté à Kayako. Revenant du tournage, Tomoka découvre la scène avec effroi : le cadavre de son petit ami, au regard glaçant, pendu au plafond par les cheveux de Kayako, se balance, poussé par Toshio, provoquant les coups dans le mur et renversant la tasse. Kayako déploie ses cheveux préhensiles autour du coup de Tomoka et la pend à son tour. Il est 0h27.

Megumi : On retrouve l'équipe de tournage au complet dans la maison maudite des Saeki. Megumi découvre une étrange tache sombre dans l'une des pièces. En plein milieu du tournage, l'ingénieur du son entend un bruit étrange provenant du micro de Kyoko. Pendant la pause déjeuner, Megumi offre un porte-bonheur pour l'accouchement à Kyoko, ayant deviné instinctivement qu'elle était enceinte. Avant de quitter la maison, Megumi aperçoit une silhouette effrayante à l'endroit de la tache. De retour au studio, les spectres de Kayako et Toshio font leur apparition dans les rushs de Keisuke. Megumi, elle, découvre avec stupeur une tache sombre identique dans sa loge. L'une des perruques, envoûtée par la malédiction, se met alors à ramper jusqu'à la tache. Le spectre ensanglanté de Kayako prend ainsi forme avant de s'en prendre à Megumi.

Keisuke : Kyoko est à l'hôpital en compagnie de son mari, toujours dans le coma. Son porte-bonheur tombe par terre ; lorsqu'elle se baisse pour le ramasser, Masashi attrape violemment son bras. Kyoko se demande alors si elle doit garder l'enfant. L'évocation de l'enfant provoque des spasmes chez Masashi. Ensuite, Keisuke annonce à Kyoko la mort de Tomoka, ainsi que la disparition de Megumi, du cadreur et de l'ingénieur du son. Keisuke ramène Kyoko chez elle quand ils surprennent Megumi. Megumi apparaît brusquement nez à nez avec Keisuke puis se volatilise, laissant derrière elle le journal intime de Kayako ainsi qu'une tache noire sur le sol. Plus tard, la photocopieuse de Keisuke se met en marche toute seule et imprime une série de feuilles ou l'on distingue de plus en plus nettement le visage de Kayako. Kyoko est en train de dormir lorsque le spectre terrifiant de Megumi surgit hors de la tache dans une gestuelle sinistre. Megumi approche alors une main ensanglantée en direction de Kyoko, mais le fantôme bienveillant de sa mère apparaît et la réveille de justesse. Le jour suivant, Kyoko décide de retourner dans la maison hantée. Elle y fait une expérience étrange : elle voit Chiharu, enfermée dans la maison, tenter en vain d'ouvrir la porte d'entrée. Chiharu crie après son amie, Hiromi, qui se trouve de l'autre côté de la porte, quand soudain apparaît Kayako dans les escaliers. Kyoko s'évanouit.

Chiharu : Ce chapitre débute sur un plan aérien fantomatique survolant les rues de Nerima avant d'arriver dans la maison des Saeki. On y retrouve Chiharu, visitant la maison tandis que du mouvement se fait entendre dans les combles. Elle fuit et se réveille en sueur dans sa chambre. Sur le chemin de l'école, son amie Hiromi lui propose de faire de la figuration avec elle, idée proposée par son cousin qui travaille dans le cinéma. Chiharu est alors à nouveau victime d'une vision où elle se retrouve enfermée dans la maison, avec Kayako qui descend l'escalier derrière elle. Chirahu se réveille dans un minibus, au moment de passer au tournage de la scène dans laquelle elle figure. La scène en question est la même que celle présentée dans le premier chapitre mais cette fois narrée du point de vue de Chiharu. Elle pousse un cri à la vue du fantôme de Toshio qui a une main posée sur le ventre de Kyoko. Chiharu est à nouveau propulsée dans la maison des Saeki, piégée et en proie à Kayako qui descend les escaliers. La porte s'entrouvre et Chiharu arrache le collier en forme de cœur d'Hiromi. Chiharu se réveille, pour la seconde fois, dans le minibus avant le tournage de sa scène, avec le collier d'Hiromi en main. Déboussolée, elle se réfugie dans une toilette, mais est terrifiée quand elle voit que Kayako l'a suivie. Chiharu s'enfuit, heurte un petit garçon et en se relevant, voit son propre corps inanimé accompagné de Toshio. Chiharu est à nouveau projettée en rêve, coincée derrière la porte de la maison, quand Kayako l'entraîne avec elle pour de bon. La porte se referme brusquement.

Kayako : Keisuke arrive devant la maison hantée au moment où la porte se ferme brusquement ; il voit Hiromi s'enfuir. Il pénètre dans la maison et découvre Kyoko inconsciente. Puis, Kyoko est emmenée à l'hôpital car elle est sur le point d'accoucher. Pendant ce temps, Masashi est pris de spasmes. Les cris du bébé retentissent et la panique gagne le personnel de la salle. Toshio surgit devant Kyoko et crie "Maman, maman, maman...". Keisuke entre dans la salle et assiste, horrifié, à la naissance de Kayako. Keisuke est alors victime de Kayako. Kyoko se relève et prend son bébé dans les bras. Quelques années plus tard, on retrouve Kyoko en ville avec son enfant : une petite fille aux cheveux longs qui porte sur elle le journal intime de Kayako. Arrivées sur une passerelle qui enjambe une ligne de chemin de fer, la petite fille pousse sa mère dans les escaliers. Elle jette alors un dernier regard sur Kyoko, qui rend son dernier souffle, avant de partir seule avec son journal.

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 Titre original : 呪怨 2 (Juon 2)
 Titre français : Ju-on: The Grudge 2
 Réalisation : Takashi Shimizu
 Scénario : Takashi Shimizu

 Musique Shiro Sato
 Montage : Tokusho Kikumura
 Production : Taka Ichise
 Sociétés de production : Pioneer LDC, Nikkatsu, Oz Company, Xanadeux Company

 Pays d'origine : Japon
 Langue originale : japonais
 Format : couleur — 35mm — 1,85:1 — son Dolby Digital / DTS - Stereo
 Genre : horreur
 Durée : 93 minutes
 Sortie DVD :  en France
 Interdit aux moins de 12 ans en France

Distribution
 Noriko Sakai  : Kyoko Harase
 Ayumu Saito : Masashi Ishikura
 Kaoru Mizuki : Aki Harase
 Chiharu Niiyama  : Tomoka Miura
 Kei Horie  : Noritaka Yamashita
 Yui Ichikawa  : Chiharu
 Erika Kuroishi : Hiromi
 Shingo Katsurayama : Keisuke Okuni
 Emi Yamamoto  : Megumi Ôbayashi
 Takako Fuji : Kayako Saeki
 Yūya Ozeki : Toshio Saeki

Liens externes

Film japonais sorti en 2003
Film d'horreur japonais
Film fantastique japonais
Thriller (film) japonais
Film réalisé par Takashi Shimizu
Film The Grudge
Film de fantômes
Film se déroulant à Tokyo

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Exhibitions and Digital Projects > Exhibitions > David L. Kaplan
Ground Floor and Room 301 Display Cases, Murray Library
Curated by: Stevie Horn and Laurie Wing
On April 6th, 2015, the University of Saskatchewan saw the loss of a remarkable Emeritus Faculty member and a tireless mover-and-shaker in Saskatoon's music scene. Passing away at the age of 91, Dr. David L. Kaplan's love of music and music education had its origins in his childhood and 1920's Chicago. After the Second World War, Kaplan pursued his Bachelor of Music at Roosevelt University in Chicago, and then his master's degree in Music from Oberlin College in Ohio.
In 1960, Professor Kaplan was offered a position teaching music within the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, and became a driving force behind the creation of an independent Department of Music in 1964. He served as the head of this department for nearly 20 years. Dr. Kaplan was devoted to teaching, and continued to serve as a professor emeritus and sessional lecturer long after his retirement in 1991.
Not only was Dr. Kaplan devoted to music at the University of Saskatchewan—he also became deeply involved in the music culture of Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan. His involvement is too broad to concisely list but some notable elements were his work as conductor of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (1962-1972), his role in establishing the Festival of Faith multi-faith music festival in Saskatoon, and his endless support and encouragement of young musicians. In recognition of his work, Dr. Kaplan became a member of the Order of Canada in 2002, and was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2006.
In celebration of Dr. Kaplan's life, the University of Saskatchewan Archives and Special Collections has put together a small display on the ground and third floors of the Murray library, featuring materials from throughout his long and fruitful career. The collection of programmes, musical scores, thank-you letters and reviews paints a picture of a man who was not only personally successful in his musical endeavours, but who was deeply appreciated by the musical community for which he did so much.


Today's topic, reorganizing files and paperwork, not so interesting but definitely helpful if you need to get organized. We did have a fun, eventful Father's Day weekend. So, I'll talk about both in this post.
For organizing files and paperwork, I have a great Pinterest find from Simply Fabulous Living. I've had a system in place that's similar, but her breakdown is more specific and I also implemented the color system she uses.
Basically, you get a bunch of files and a file holder box (I won the file-holder we use from thirty one gifts; it's called a Fold N' File). Then, you label a folder for each item you can think of and color code it based on its overall category (example below).
I would also suggest keeping your files in a lock box or safe (fireproof if possible), so no one else can get ahold of them or if there were a fire, they could survive. It might also be wise to give the lock combination to a close family member or friend in case anything were to happen.
Insurance info–renter's, car, home, medical, life, etc.
(If own/making payments on your home) Copy of deed, real estate info, agreement paperwork/receipts when purchased, etc.
I like how you color-coded your files. Great tip!
Thanks! Got the idea from the blog I mentioned in the post. Super helpful too!


On March 20th, 2019, James P. O'Brien passed away at age 90. He was born on March 17th, 1929 to the late John and Mary (Nee Wade) O'Brien. He was the beloved husband of Catherine O'Brien (Nee Justice)-married for 64 years, devoted father to James O'Brien, Jr. and his wife Mary, Denise Williams and her husband Timmy, John O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien, Bruce O'Brien and his wife Debbie, Kathy Wineholt and her husband Robert, and Keith O'Brien and his wife Sandy. Mr. O'Brien is also survived by 19 cherished grandchildren, 13 dear great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
James was a proud Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He also worked as a Master Electrician. James will be remembered for always having a smile on his face.


When you join the JKA, you gain access to many benefits of membership. Primarily, of course, you get continual guidance from highly-skilled and certified instructors, experienced evaluation for Dan and Kyu rank promotions, the right to participate in local and international JKA karate tournaments, and dozens of other practical advantages, including the privilege of requesting the dispatch of an instructor from Japan to visit your organization or group*.
But the best reason to join is for karate itself.
Karate is not an easy art. But it is an art. And like any art the more you put into it, the more you will gain. Ka-rate enriches you physically, mentally, and spiritually —developing your body, your mind, and your character. Especially at the JKA.
Because the JKA is The Keeper of Karate's Highest Tradition. Our karate is the strongest and most traditional karate there is. We see it not as a sport, but as a whole way of life. And that is always our emphasis: the whole. The goal is to help you develop every aspect of who you are.


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Q: How to know the target control for postback in asp.net First Page
<html >
<head >
</head>
<body>
<form id="form1" runat="server">

<asp:Button ID="btnSubmit" runat="server"
            OnClick="btnSubmit_Click"
            Text="Submit to Second Page" />
</div>
</form>
</body>

btnSubmit_Click Event
Response.redirect("Page2.aspx");

In the Page Load of Page2, how to find which button causes postback?

A: on btnSubmit_Click event you can pass Query String Paramerter and in Page2 get query string Parameter.
Response.redirect("Page2.aspx?btnName=button1");

at Load Event of Page2.aspx page
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
      string queryString = Request.QueryString["btnName"].ToString();
      //Here perform your action
}

A: In the Page_Load, it is not possible to find which button caused the PostBack. In the Point-Of-View of Page 2, it is not even a Post. It is a completely new request. This is what Response.Redirect does, it indicates to the client browser to do a new Request.
If you really need to know, you can add a URL parameter, and get it as a Query String, as Pankaj Agarwal show is his answer.
EDIT after comment: Besides the Query String, you can use a Session like in the onClick:
Session["POST-CONTROL"] = "button2"

and in the Page_Load, you read it as:
var postControl = Session["POST-CONTROL"] != null ? Session["POST-CONTROL"].toString() : "";

A: If you really need the information from which button the post came, you'd implement Cross-Page Posting. It's a good article with examples. I'd prefer that method over using a QueryString (which might be slightly faster to implement).

A: Do have try this solution ?
here : On postback, how can I check which control cause postback in Page_Init event
public static string GetPostBackControlId(this Page page)
{
    if (!page.IsPostBack)
        return string.Empty;

    Control control = null;
    // first we will check the "__EVENTTARGET" because if post back made by the controls
    // which used "_doPostBack" function also available in Request.Form collection.
    string controlName = page.Request.Params["__EVENTTARGET"];
    if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(controlName))
    {
        control = page.FindControl(controlName);
    }
    else
    {
        // if __EVENTTARGET is null, the control is a button type and we need to
        // iterate over the form collection to find it

        // ReSharper disable TooWideLocalVariableScope
        string controlId;
        Control foundControl;
        // ReSharper restore TooWideLocalVariableScope

        foreach (string ctl in page.Request.Form)
        {
            // handle ImageButton they having an additional "quasi-property"
            // in their Id which identifies mouse x and y coordinates
            if (ctl.EndsWith(".x") || ctl.EndsWith(".y"))
            {
                controlId = ctl.Substring(0, ctl.Length - 2);
                foundControl = page.FindControl(controlId);
            }
            else
            {
                foundControl = page.FindControl(ctl);
            }

            if (!(foundControl is Button || foundControl is ImageButton)) continue;

            control = foundControl;
            break;
        }
    }

    return control == null ? String.Empty : control.ID;
}


We hear how important audio mastering is, but why?
For any artist or label looking to make a career out of music, mastering is essential. In short, it's the final (and in many ways most crucial) step of music production…the stage where dull, lifeless tracks are transformed into polished masterpieces.
Being a mastering engineer requires a special ear—one that can carefully analyze a recording and make delicate adjustments to bring it to its full potential. A skilled mastering engineer is the key to creating commercially successful recordings. On the other hand, a poor mastering engineer can be responsible for diminishing the work of a quality artist—for this reason working with a seasoned mastering specialist is a necessity.
Think of mastering like cutting diamonds. Until a diamond is cut into shape, all it has is potential, and lots of it. The same is true for your music; until the right engineer polishes and finalizes your project, it's only a fraction of what it could be.
If your song's not mastered, your song's not finished. Period.
These days recording studios are doing quick "masters" for bands, or even worse, bands are trying to handle mastering themselves. If you are serious about your music, you must look into your professional mastering options. Make sure your recording engineer knows to leave any limiting and compression off the master track when bouncing out…basically anything that would boost the volume.Tell him or her that you need rough natural-dynamic mixes for mastering. 3 or 4dbs of headroom is ideal. Then get a few samples done. This is the beauty of the present-day mastering industry. Options…and you can try before you buy. Pay close attention to customer service and turnaround times as well.
Of course, we here Last Drop Mastering are one of these options, but we do want what's best for your music, and if for some reason your vision for your music doesn't quite line up with ours, we'll be happy knowing that you'll be getting what's best for you.
Last Drop Mastering has been helping artists, studios, and labels from around the world for over a decade. With "golden ears" and an efficient online process for submission and revision, professional mastering has never been easier.
Recent clients include Cobra Starship's Elisa Schwartz, American Idol star Jennifer Fuentes Hayward, and #1 itunes Reggae star Stick Figure.


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Sochi Olympic Ceremonies
SOCHI 2014 - FEBRUARY 23: "Reflections of Russian" showed the national heritage of Russia including literature during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - FEBRUARY 23: "Reflections of Russian" through the eyes of three courageous children during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - FEBRUARY 23: 3000 children marked the end of the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - FEBRUARY 23: The Mascots; Polar Bear, Leopard and Hare extinguish the flame during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 7: "Breaking the Ice" icebreaker named "Peace"representing the break down assumptions and stereotypes during the Paralympic Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 7: the orbs were part of the stunning ice show at the Paralympic Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 7: the formation of together embodied the power of communication and opened the perspective of a peaceful humanity during the Paralympic Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 16: "Reaching the Impossible" By changing our perception of changing Impossible to I'm possible during the Paralympic Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 16: aspirational choreography during the Paralympic Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
SOCHI 2014 - MARCH 16: ingenious modular scenery alluded to the Russian digital masterpiece "Tetris" during the Paralympic Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fischt Stadium.
Operations Manager for the Sochi winter Olympics closing ceremony and the Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies.
• Senior operations manager for Balich Worldwide Shows
• Operational link to all ceremonies departments across Ceremonies Staging Agency and Five Currents
London 2012 Ceremonies


Have you recently set up your online transcription business and are looking for ways to improve and scale up your operations? Here is an advanced guide on how you can plan your strategy for the future.
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A mobile-friendly website is also more readable and immediately usable than its desktop version. In the US, an overwhelming majority of those who have smartphones search for local information on the latter. Therefore, the critical role mobile plays and will continue to play in your business can be hardly understated, whether you are blogging on your website or are selling products to prospective clients.
Researching your own videos and the videos of your competitors for creating goals.
Creating video topics with the marketing and content teams in your company.
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The above strategy can help you build a stronger following due to the consistency of your videos.
Participating actively on Facebook groups.
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Replying to questions on Twitter.
Working with clients that have a large and engaged audience.
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Following up with prospects who have never purchased.
Regularly following through with past clients.
Creating an email list and being in the loop with your subscribers.
Guest blogging on various other sites.
Doing SEO in the right earnest.
Being focused on your specific audience.
Doing webinar hosting, if feasible.
The above factors are some of the proven tactics that have helped many transcription business owners grow their business and prosper in a highly competitive industry. Implementing these while your business is still new will set you on course for brighter prospects ahead.
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Pesticide Reform in Oregon
Forestry Pesticide Project There is a growing awareness about the issue of rural community health and exposure to forestry chemicals in air and domestic water. Polling by the Pew Research Center consistently shows that clean water matters most to Oregonians. That's one reason there is increasing alarm about a bill introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) to increase intensive logging on national forest lands. Save Oregon's Bees Photo by Judit Covarrubias Garcia Pollinators are essential for Oregon's vibrant agricultural sector, supporting over $600 million of insect-pollinated crops grown by Oregon farmers each year. With bee populations in dramatic decline worldwide, Beyond Toxics has stepped up to sound the alarm and highlight the connection to the widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Human Rights and Chemical Exposure Framing pesticide exposures as a violation of basic human rights is an original and pioneering grassroots action that will give voice to Oregonians who continue to suffer from unwanted pesticide exposure. See the latest videos documenting stories of chemical trespass in Oregon. Grassroots Organizing Rural residents and many farmers are facing significant dangers from exposure to pesticide spray drift and run-off into nearby streams and rivers. We're helping them fight back! Read about the spray poisoning of residents of Cedar Valley in fall 2013. Safe Public Places Project Beyond Toxics worked with several partners in the legislature to successfully create significant reduction goals in the amount of pesticides used in parks, in and around public buildings and on public roads all throughout the state of Oregon. MORE Pesticide Reform Resources->
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import store from '../store'
import DialogBean from '../bean/DialogBean'
import { DialogOperation, DOClick } from '../bean/DialogOperation'
import * as tags from '../assets/value/tags'
import { TextReq } from '../service/request/TextReq'
import ServerMessage from '../bean/ServerMessage'
import SettingService from '../service/SettingService'
import Logger from '../utils/Logger'
import Formatter from '../utils/formatter'

class InfoService {
    async showInstruction(config, isCompulsive) {
        let dialog = new DialogBean(
            isCompulsive ? tags.DIALOG_COMPULSIVE : tags.DIALOG_NORMAL,
            store.getters.string.instructionsAndAbouts,
            Formatter.replaceKey(store.getters.string.p_instruction, {
                HOME_PAGE: config.homePage,
                VERSION: config.version
            }),
            new DialogOperation(store.getters.string.confirm, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
                return true;
            })
        )
        store.dispatch('addDialog', dialog);
    }

    async showBookInstruction(isCompulsive): Promise<void> {
        let dialog = new DialogBean(
            isCompulsive ? tags.DIALOG_COMPULSIVE : tags.DIALOG_NORMAL,
            store.getters.string.instructions,
            store.getters.string.p_bookInstruction,
            new DialogOperation(store.getters.string.confirm, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
                return true;
            })
        );
        store.dispatch('addDialog', dialog);
    }

    async checkUpdate(config): Promise<void> {
        let message;
        let lastShowDialogTime = await SettingService.getUpdateTime();
        Promise
            .race([
                new TextReq(config.updateServer1, true, false).setCredentials('omit').request(),
                new TextReq(config.updateServer2, true, false).setCredentials('omit').request()
            ])
            .then(data => {
                message = new ServerMessage(JSON.parse(data));
                let isNewVersion = message.version !== config.version;
                let isReleaseTime = new Date().getTime() > message.time;
                let isOverDuration = (new Date().getTime() - lastShowDialogTime) > message.duration;
                if (isNewVersion && isReleaseTime && isOverDuration) {
                    SettingService.setUpdateTime(new Date().getTime());
                    this.showUpdateInfo(message);
                }
            })
            .catch(e => {
                Logger.logObj('InfoService', e);
            });
    }

    showUpdateInfo(message): void {
        let operations: Array<DialogOperation> = [];
        operations.push(new DialogOperation(store.getters.string.later, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
            return true;
        }));
        message.operations.forEach(i => {
            operations.push(new DialogOperation(i.name, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
                window.open(i.url, '_blank');
                return true;
            }));
        });
        let dialog = new DialogBean(
            tags.DIALOG_COMPULSIVE,
            message.title,
            message.text,
            ...operations
        );
        store.dispatch('addDialog', dialog);
    }

    showReloadError(text): void {
        let dialog = new DialogBean(
            tags.DIALOG_COMPULSIVE,
            store.getters.string.loadingFailed,
            text,
            new DialogOperation(store.getters.string.reload, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
                window.location.reload();
                return true;
            })
        );
        store.dispatch('addDialog', dialog);
    }

    // if updated a new version, shows messages
    async checkNewVersion(config): Promise<void> {
        if (await SettingService.getVersion() !== config.version) {
            let dialog = new DialogBean(
                tags.DIALOG_COMPULSIVE,
                `${store.getters.string.versionUpdate} v${config.version}`,
                store.getters.string.p_version,
                new DialogOperation(store.getters.string.confirm, tags.DIALOG_OPERATION_TYPE_PLAIN, () => {
                    SettingService.setVersion(config.version);
                    return true;
                })
            );
            store.dispatch('addDialog', dialog);
        }
    }
}

let instance = new InfoService();
export default instance;

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The PV1, although elegant and stylish, owes its curved shape to sound engineering principles, those of a pressure vessel, from which the initials in the name derive. From a simple bubble to a sophisticated deep sea diving bell a spherical form is the ideal shape to accommodate pressure differences between the inside and outside of the enclosure; and there can be considerable pressures generated inside compact subwoofers. The intrinsic strength of the form enables a relatively thin wall construction to the aluminium enclosure, maximising the internal volume. Twin drivers operate back to back to minimise pressure differences throughout the internal volume, which increases the spherical form's ability to withstand vibration and reduce coloration. The driver diaphragms too are built to withstand pressure, being a three layer construction of mica cone, expanded polystyrene filler and concave aluminium outer skin. Coupled to 500 watts of ICEpower® amplification, the drivers have the dynamics and control to deliver all a subwoofer should, from the loudest movie effect to the delicate portrayal of the acoustic of a large concert hall. For the largest installations, multiple subwoofers can be daisy chained for higher output levels. The subwoofer accepts both line level and speaker level inputs, the input panel being hidden discreetly in the base, the flush controls at the side provide the flexibility to marry the subwoofer to a wide variety of speakers, from our FPM Series to more conventional designs. The PV1 is available in a choice of finishes: gloss black with anthracite trim, gloss silver with grey trim, and gloss white with chrome trim.