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Lawrence "Larry" Barrett (* 25. April 1955 in Pocatello, Idaho; † 1. September 2014 in Tucson, Arizona) war ein US-amerikanischer Songwriter und Sänger des Alternative Country.

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Larry Barrett wuchs in Idaho auf und ging in den 1970er Jahren zum Militär. Dort war er in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Sanitäter und später in der Army Ski Patrol tätig. Nach seinem Militärdienst ließ er sich in Fort Worth, Texas nieder, wo er damit begann, Songs zu schreiben. Seine musikalischen Ambitionen wurden aber vorerst unterbrochen, als er 1978 zurück nach Idaho ging, wo er beim Sportartikelhersteller Hacky Sack einen Vertriebsjob annahm. Fünf Jahre lang gehörte er zu einem Team, das die Sportgeräte an amerikanischen Schulen vorführte. Danach lebte er kurz in Seattle, wo er versuchte, das Erlebte in Songs umzumünzen, kehrte aber bald nach Deutschland zurück. Dort arbeitete er als Rettungssanitäter. Im Frühjahr 1992 absolvierte er gemeinsam mit seiner Freundin, der Musikerin Lisa King, einen längeren Aufenthalt in Tschechien. In Prag verdingten sich die beiden als Straßenmusiker, Barrett schrieb endlich konzentriert Songs. Noch im selben Sommer, also 1992, kehrten die beiden zurück in die USA – nach Seattle, wo sie auf eine Szene stießen, die gerade im Begriff war, die Welt der Independent-Musik zu revolutionieren – und zwar grundlegend. In einem dortigen Studio nahm Barrett elf Songs auf, die er als Cassette veröffentlichte. Bruce Wirth von den Walkabouts war begeistert von der Cassette und stellte den Kontakt zum deutschen Label Glitterhouse her, wo die Walkabouts längst ein angenehmes Zuhause gefunden hatten. 1993 erschien dort seine erste CD, während Barrett loses Mitglied der Walkabouts und einiger anderen Bands wurde – zumeist als Steel-Spieler und Mandolinist.

Larry Barrett formierte eine Band, The Barretts, zu der neben Lisa King auch John Van Feldt gehörte, der ehemalige Bassist von Thin White Rope. Barrett selbst spielte neben der Gitarre auch Mandoline, Mundharmonika und Banjo. Die zweite CD, Beyond The Mississippi, entstand 1994 in kurzer Zeit live im Studio. 1995 kehrte er nach Europa zurück – nicht als Sanitäter, sondern als Musiker. Er spielte in verschiedenen Bands (Garry Heffern, The Pickets, The Walkabouts) und bestritt oft unter eigenem Namen das Vorprogramm. 1995 erschien in limitierter Auflage und nur über Glitterhouse-Mailorder die CD Porch Song Singer, die bereits veröffentlichte Songs in veränderter, entschlackter Form zeigte und außerdem zwei Dylan-Covers und einige neue Songs präsentierte. Hier wurde die Stilrichtung, die Barrett bevorzugte, besonders deutlich: Er selbst nannte es treffend Front Porch Swing. Danach tourte er auch solo durch Europa – u. a. mit Terry Lee Hale und Chris Burroughs.

Der laut Plattenfirma "von Selbstzweifeln und gleichzeitigem Perfektionsdrang geplagte Musiker" ließ erst im Jahr 2000 wieder von sich hören. Die CD The Big Slowdown erzählte mit schwerem Piano-Moll und ergreifenden Balladen von Verlusten und der Schönheit des Scheiterns. Unter anderem verarbeitete Barrett hier auch den Tod von Kurt Cobain, den er nach seiner Rückkehr aus Prag in Seattle kennengelernt hatte. Barrett erhielt für dieses reife Werk teils überschwängliches Lob; den Verkauf der CD aber konnte das kaum ankurbeln. Was einige Songs und der Titel der letzten CD aus heutiger Sicht schon andeuteten, passierte schließlich: Barrett zog sich wieder zurück, zunächst nach Seattle. Und schließlich verlor sich seine Spur. In Europa gab es kein weiteres musikalisches Lebenszeichen des Mannes, den sein Label Glitterhouse enthusiastisch als Bindeglied zwischen Bob Dylan und Merle Haggard angepriesen hatte.

Die Spurensuche erschwerte Barrett zusätzlich: Er nahm den Vornamen seines Vaters an – Cyril – und zog nach Tucson, Arizona. Dort schloss er sich der lokalen Musikszene an; er spielte regelmäßig solo auf Bauernmärkten und mit Bands wie The Long Vowels oder The Possibles. Außerdem trat er der Hilfsorganisation "No More Deaths" bei, die sich um die Versorgung von Einwanderern an der Grenze zwischen den USA und Mexiko kümmert. Um Spenden für diese Organisation zu sammeln, wurde 2012 eine CD veröffentlicht, auf der sich auch ein Song von Barrett befindet: Coyotes of Sasabe. Zu den 31 Künstlern, die sich an dieser CD mit dem Titel Border Songs beteiligten, zählten Tom Russell, Calexico und Giant Giant Sand.

Einer der letzten Auftritte Barretts war ein Radio-Interview der Reihe Stairwell Sessions, die regelmäßig im Treppenhaus eines Radiosenders in Tucson aufgezeichnet wird. Weiterer Songs aus den letzten Jahren sind The Ballad Of The Sunset Hotel. und One Day In Texas.

Am 1. September 2014 erlag Larry/Cyril Barrett in Tucson einem Krebsleiden. Drei Tage später wies Neko Case in David Lettermans Fernsehshow auf Barrett hin und erwähnte eine Gedenkfeier, die am 14. September in Tucson stattfand. Daran beteiligten sich unter anderem Howe Gelb, Naim Amor und Gabe Sullivan.

Diskografie
 Flowers (1993)
 Beyond The Mississippi (1994)
 Porch Song Singer (1995, Mailorder only)
 The Big Slowdown (2000)

Weblinks

 Larry Barrett in der deutschen Version von last.fm
 Cyril Barret Live (englisch)
 No More Deaths (englisch)
 Stairwell Sessions kxci (englisch)
 Nachruf (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Country-Sänger
Alternative-Country-Musiker
US-Amerikaner
Geboren 1955
Gestorben 2014
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Young Couple EXECUTED in S. Africa Amid Spike in Attacks on White Farmers
The tragedy comes after South African police arrested a man on suspicion of brutally murdering a female white farmer 250 kilometres from the country's capital... 27.05.2019, Sputnik International
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The tragedy comes after South African police arrested a man on suspicion of brutally murdering a female white farmer 250 kilometres from the country's capital. Just days before her tragic death, Annette Kennealy shared an article about skyrocketing attacks on white farmers in South Africa.
A young white couple have been shot and killed in broad daylight by unknown assailants in South Africa after their car ran out of diesel, in what police suspect was a racist attack.
The double murder of 19-year-old Johanco Fleischman and his girlfriend Jessica Kuhn, 23, took place on Sunday near the town of Benoni in Gauteng Province, about 20 miles (32 kilometres) east of the capital Johannesburg.
READ MORE: White Farmers 'Panicking', Put Their Land up For Sale in South Africa – Reports
"In condemning these cold-blooded murders we assure the family that all possible leads are being followed to trace the killers. The tracking teams will work around the clock until the killers are brought to justice", Gauteng Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said.
The murder comes after a 40-year-old man was detained by police in South Africa on suspicion of brutally murdering 51-year-old farm attack activist Annette Kennealy.
Shortly before she was killed, Kennealy shared a link on her Facebook page to an article about a reported increase in attacks on white South African farmers.
READ MORE: Land Grab Targeting White Farmers Won't Make S Africa '2nd Zimbabwe' — Analyst
Earlier, a survey released by the Afriforum group revealed that attacks on white farmers in South Africa skyrocketed by 25 per cent in 2018, with assailants using electric drills, blowtorches and bleach against some victims.
In South Africa White Farmers Reportedly Arm Themselves Amid New Murders,Attacks
16 May 2018, 14:32 GMT
Afriforum spokesman Ernst Roets specifically pointed to a "racial element" in the attacks, adding that a total of 433 incidents took place last year, up from 342 in 2017. He described the developments as a "serious crisis", which he predicted is "only going to get worse".
Roets' remarks come after reports in December that white South African farmers could be forced to give up their own homes in line with the constitutional go-ahead for land expropriation without compensation.
Earlier, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged that the country's ruling African National Congress will "finalise a proposed amendment" to the constitution in a measure which he described as "critically important" to the country's economy.
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A couple weeks ago I got a call to assist with an Apple iMac desktop that failed to boot into Mac OS X. A quick assessment over the phone gave me enough information to know it's likely a dead hard drive issue which prevents the iMac from booting and stuck at the flashing question mark folder screen. I took the iMac home attempting to retrieve the data on it and to replace the dead hard drive with a new one. It's worth mentioning this iMac was not even two years old – it is very unusual for a hard drive to die in such short period of use. The typical life span for hard drive is 3 to 5 years on these iMacs.
The moment I had the iMac opened, I knew exactly why the hard drive had such short life. There was dust pilling up every where inside the computer. Essentially the dust blocked the air flow and kept all the heat trapped inside the computer. The hard drive on these Aluminum iMac is placed right in the middle of the chassis and arguably takes the most punishment from heat build-up. Luckily though, the hard drive was the only component that failed and not the other crucial parts (which are much more expensive to replace).
So if you have an aluminum iMac at home and in a room without good ventilation, check the bottom vents often to make sure there's no blockage of air flow. A quick way to do so is to tap either the bottom right or left of the iMac and watch to see if there's dust particles falling out. Seeing a chunk of dust drops out of the vents is a sure sign you should call The IT Sage for advice.


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Togetherness Cancelled By HBO After 2 Seasons
Mar. 25. 2016 6:57 PM
HBO is known for having quality programming in both the dramatic and comedic genres. Of course, viewers are much more likely to watch the dragon-clad adventures of epic dramas like Game of Thrones then they are to watch quirky and realistic half hour comedies. This trend in fantasy dramas over comedies seems to have reared its ugly head, as HBO just announced the cancellation of one of its more under the radar comedy series.
Deadline is reporting that the series Togetherness has been officially cancelled by HBO. Currently in in the middle of its second season, the Season 2 finale will now serve as the series finale.
Togetherness is a dramedy which premiered last year and revolves around a slightly dysfunctional family in Los Angeles. Mark Duplass, who also created the series, stars as Brett Pierson, a father and husband who is attempting to reignite the fire in his marriage to his wife Michelle (Two and a Half Men star Melanie Lynskey). While the couple has a nice home and beautiful daughter, their happiness is stifled by a stale relationship. Additionally Brett's best friend, a struggling actor, and Michelle's bizarre sister round out the cast to provide a true ensemble piece.
Togetherness was produced due to an agreement between HBO and the Duplass brothers for a multitude of projects. The duo is also executive producing the animated comedy Animals, which currently has a two-season deal with the network. Regarding the Duplass brothers and their relationship with HBO after Togetherness' cancellation, the network said the following:
Although we have decided not to proceed with another season of Togetherness, we look forward to continuing our strong creative collaboration with the talented Jay and Mark Duplass.
While fans of Togetherness will be disappointed that the Pierson family won't be returning to primetime for another season, they can take solace in the fact that the Duplass brothers' distinct narrative voice will still be present in both HBO and beyond.
The cancellation of Togetherness is the most recent in a line of comedy series which have been ended by HBO. We recently saw Lisa Kudrow's mockumentary series The Comeback return after over a decade between the first and second seasons, only to not be renewed for a third. Additionally, Looking, which revolved around a group of gay friends in San Francisco, was cancelled after its second season. News recently broke that next season of Girls will be its finale one, making the amount of comedies on the premium network vastly uneven when compared to the dramas.
There is so much quality television currently airing. Between premium networks, streaming services, and cable, viewers have a ton of shows to chose from. In a world where we can regularly see extreme suspense and violence in The Walking Dead and Daredevil, are quirky dramedies becoming a thing of the past? Sound off in the comment section below.
Togetherness is currently airing on HBO. Catch it while you can.
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A 5-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) course on Legislative Research is underway at Chuniding Resort, Thimphu. The training is being attended by 9 senior officials from both the Houses. It is organized by the Secretariats of the Parliament of Bhutan with the financial support from International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA) and it is being facilitated by a resource person from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), House of Commons, UK Parliament on a pro bono basis. Further, the international expert is assisted by a local consultant.
The training is being conducted with an objective to build in-house capacity to provide training on legislative research. Following this course, the team will facilitate 5-day training on Legislative Research to Asstt. Research Officers in Paro starting next week.
The training will conclude on 10th of August 2018.


My Musical SoCal colleague Tommy Dodson and I are delighted to pass on the merry wishes of our melodious muses, as represented in the below lyrics, and as sung by Tommy Dodson.
Through the maze of pine-scent.
Make new, and then hold fast.


Our digestive system is a complex series of organs that starts at the mouth and includes the stomach and the small and large intestines.
Its two main functions are to convert food into usable nutrients and to eliminate various waste products. Your digestive tract extends for about 30 feet as it winds through your body, and the inner surface of the intestines has an intricate series of folds to maximize surface area for absorption. Spread out flat, this area is almost the size of a tennis court. The digestive system contains many enzymes, acids and beneficial bacteria to aid in digestion, and the entire tract is surrounded by muscles, which contract and relax to help digest food and move it along its path.
Over the course of a year, around half a ton of food will pass through your digestive system, providing you with the nutrients your body needs to function and grow, and the energy your mitochondria need to power your cells.
There are a number of long-term conditions which affect the digestive system, and these can significantly affect our health and well-being. These conditions often arise when our immune system responses become unbalanced which can result in normal healthy tissue being mistakenly targeted by the immune system. Although all parts of the digestive system can be affected, the intestinal tract is particularly susceptible to this type of damage, which can result in excessive tiredness, inability to properly absorb food, significant discomfort and a range of other related issues. Free radical damage from poorly functioning mitochondria has been shown to be a significant factor in this type of tissue and organ damage.
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Because it is taken by mouth, curcumin is highly bio-available to the digestive tract, and the intestinal lining is the first tissue that it encounters. This provides extensive interaction with the cells here, but the optimized absorption of Longvida® also allows a significant proportion to enter the blood stream and have a systemic effect. In these ways, curcumin can help to support normal and balanced immune responses, which in turn, can assist with normal gastrointestinal function and digestive health. At the same time, MitoQ® targets the mitochondria in digestive system tissues, helping to reduce oxidative damage from free radicals and allowing for optimal cellular energy production for growth and repair.
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You want to know why conservatives are so unmotivated this year? Honestly, part of it is cyclical. Conservatives have done so well at the ballot box for so long that a lot of people on the Right have forgotten what it's like to stand by helplessly while liberals run the country into the ground.
However, the other part of the problem is that almost every person or organization in a leadership position in the GOP is either a RINO, incompetent, or some combination thereof.
President Bush: There are a lot of nice things that can be said about the guy, but over the last four years, he has been one of the least adept politicians I have ever seen at the national level.
John McCain: Conservatives should strongly prefer him to Obama or Hillary, but he's a moderate who has deliberately tried to stick it to the Right over and over again to pay them back for rejecting him as the party's nominee back in 2000.
The RNC: They do a decent job of raising money, but they also refuse to do anything about a primary system that's slanted against conservatives, they back RINOs in primaries against conservatives, and they haven't shown any conservative leadership on any issue that matters since Ken Mehlman left as chairman.
The National Republican Congressional Committee: I have yet to see any evidence whatsoever that Tom Cole or anyone else over there has any idea what they're doing.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee: The NRSC is a disaster zone, which I don't blame on John Ensign. Ensign is a genuine conservative and a good guy who would probably be an excellent leader under different circumstances, but taking over the NRSC after the 2006 elections was like taking the helm of the Titanic after it hit the iceberg.
The Senate: I'm going to be generous and give Mitch McConnell a "C" for the job he has done running the Senate. Unfortunately, after the terrible job the Republicans in the Senate did in the last election cycle, they needed a leader who could grade out at the "A" level.
The House: The House leadership isn't perfect, but John Boehner, Roy Blunt, Adam Putnam, and Thad McCotter are the only GOP "leaders" who seem to have their act together. They're conservative, they're feisty, and if all of the "leadership" of the GOP was as solid as these guys, the Right would have a reason to feel proud of the GOP again.


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1,313 published expatriates in Q1 Federal Register honour roll; 1,484 renunciants added to NICS for same period
Posted on May 9, 2017 by Eric Posted in Relinquishment, Renunciation	158 Comments
The Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate for Q1 2017 has just been placed on public inspection for printing in Wednesday's Federal Register, ten days later than required by law. This quarter's list contains 1,313 "published expatriates", in contrast to the FBI's NICS gun control database which counted 1,484 renunciants for the first three months of the year (and another 460 in April).
NICS only includes people who renounce citizenship under 8 USC § 1481(a)(5). In other words, it is supposed to cover a smaller population than the Federal Register list, which includes § 1481(a)(1) – (4) relinquishers as well. So it's clear that not all ex-citizens get their names published in the Federal Register, though there seems to be neither rhyme nor reason behind that long-standing phenomenon — (a)(5) renunciants & (a)(1) relinquishers, rich & poor, covered & uncovered expatriates, and filers & non-filers of 8854 alike are among both the published and the unpublished.
All we can say for sure is that either the State Department is not forwarding some CLNs to the IRS, or the IRS is not publishing the names from all the CLNs they receive. (Given that State should be forwarding CLNs to both the FBI and the IRS, and the FBI clearly have been receiving CLNs, I'd guess that the problems are the IRS' fault.) It's clearer why tens of thousands of people who abandon their green cards each year don't show up in the list either: USCIS isn't providing the IRS with the information they need about those folks, as we've discussed in more detail previously.
We still can't tell whether the U.S. election results are having any effect on the numbers, because it's not clear when the people named in this quarter's list actually went and paid that $2,350 to the U.S. government — I'm not having much luck matching the names in this quarter's list to media reports. One person in this quarter's list is known to have relinquished in June 2016, but I can't find any others who have previously spoken with the media about giving up U.S. citizenship. If you know the date anyone in this quarter's list (whether yourself or a public figure) had their final appointment at the consulate, please leave a comment.
Table of recent relinquishments by public figures
Comparison with NICS
A few more additions to the table this month. Ghanaian Deputy Finance Minister Charles Adu Boahen started the procedure to renounce his U.S. citizenship in December 2016, and said the U.S. Embassy in Accra made him attend three interviews for some reason. Chris Hart, a musician in Japan, acquired Japanese nationality and so will have to provide the Japanese government with his CLN with two years, but it's not clear whether he's started the process of obtaining one yet. I have not yet included Randall Dietz of Australia in the table — the Sunshine Coast Daily reported that he is trying to raise funds to pay for the State Department's absurd CLN fee, but he does not seem to have actually renounced nor performed any other relinquishing act yet.
Unfortunately, only one person from the table showed up in this quarter's list — Frank Alpert, who renounced nearly a year ago. It's likely that some people in the list renounced later than he did, though it's not clear whether we're starting to see November & later renunciations yet. Update, 10 May: In a comment, Shadow Raider points out one famous name I missed: the president of Peru, who renounced way back during campaign season in November 2015. Also, three other Brockers in the list mention that they had their final consular appointments in January, August, and the last quarter of 2016. So State and the IRS are still clearing up a backlog from as long as eighteen months ago, though it looks like post-election renunciations are finally starting to come in — with no evidence of any sudden slowdown or speed-up, contrary to all the media hype.
In the early years of the list, some people took nearly six years to show up — like author Shere Hite, who renounced in 1995 but didn't get her name published until the much-delayed Q2 2001 list. However, in more recent years, if your name hasn't shown up within about 18 months, it's likely that State & the IRS just forgot about you entirely. You can always call up the Philadelphia IRS office and remind them to print your name, the way Mike Gogulski did.
Giving up US citizenship
Appeared in
Register?
Rachel AZARIA Politician Israel Take office as Member of Knesset January 2015 Q2 2016 Times of Israel
Jonathan TEPPER Macroeconomic analyst United Kingdom FATCA & other U.S. tax reporting requirements January 2015 Q1 2016 The New York Times
David ALWARD Politician Canada Become Canadian consul-general in Boston April 2015 or earlier Q3 2015 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
YANG Chen-ning Physicist China Restore Chinese citizenship April 2015 Q3 2015 Xinhua (China)
Andrew YAO Chi-chih Computer scientist China Restore Chinese citizenship Unclear Q3 2015 Xinhua (China)
Alfred Oko VANDERPUIJE Politician Ghana Stand for election to Parliament August 2015 No Starr FM (Ghana)
Philip RYU Singer South Korea Serve in South Korean army September 2015 or earlier No Money Today (South Korea)
Pedro Pablo KUCZYNSKI Politician Peru Run for president November 2015 Q1 2017 El Comercio (Peru)
Rachel HELLER Writer Netherlands FATCA & other U.S. tax reporting requirements even when no U.S. tax is owed November 2015 Q4 2016 Blog (will be in TV news programme at a later date)
Susan WOOD Unknown Canada FATCA & other compliance issues November 2015 Q3 2016 Vancouver Sun
KANG Dong-suk Violinist South Korea Restore South Korean citizenship 2015 (month not specified) No News1 (South Korea)
Pavel BURE Ice hockey player Russia "US passport was no longer needed" Early 2016 (month not specified) Q4 2016 Sputnik News; Pravda Report
Neil (Teodoro) LLAMANZARES Businessman Philippines Public opinion (his wife ran for President, but lost after he renounced) April 2016 Q3 2016 Rappler (Philippines)
TAO Yuequn Businessman China Unknown April 2016 or earlier No Sina Finance
LEE Chih-kung Physicist Taiwan Appointed Minister of Economic Affairs by President-elect Tsai Ing-wen May 2016 Q3 2016 Apple Daily (Taiwan)
Ned (Nader) MANNOUN Politician Australia Run for Australian parliament May 2016 or earlier Q4 2016 Liverpool Champion (Australia)
Yehuda GLICK Politician Israel Take office as Member of Knesset May 2016 No Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Karen ALPERT Academic Australia FATCA & other compliance issues June 2016 Q4 2016 Sydney Morning Herald
Frank ALPERT Academic Australia FATCA & other compliance issues June 2016 Q1 2017 Sydney Morning Herald
Judy CHAN Ka-pui Politician Hong Kong Run for Hong Kong Legislative Council July 2016 Q3 2016 Apple Daily (Hong Kong)
Boris JOHNSON Politician United Kingdom Taxes or politics or whatever July 2016 or earlier Q4 2016 Daily Mail
Kimi ONODA Politician Japan Dual-at-birth, did Japanese-law "choice of nationality", didn't know U.S. still considered her a citizen October 2016? No Viewpoint (Japan)
Charles Adu BOAHEN Politician Ghana Become Deputy Minister of Finance Early 2017 No Ghana Guardian
Chris HART Musician Japan Naturalise in Japan March 2017 or later No Sports Hochi (Japan)
The below table lists the yearly additions to NICS from 2006 to 2010, and monthly additions for 2011 up through the present, compared with the quarterly lists in the Federal Register.
The FBI has the bad habit of uploading the new NICS report each month at the same URL as the old one; the only way to keep a verifiable collection of old reports is to save old ones in some archiving service each month, and unfortunately we didn't remember to do this for all months, though we've had a good track record over the past year. If the month is set in upright type, the link goes to an actual Internet Archive copy of the FBI NICS report for that month. If the month is in bold type (for December), the link goes to the NICS annual operations report for the appropriate year. Finally, for months in italics, the link goes to a Brock post or comment.
Unfortunately, some previously-saved reports (e.g. the February 2017 report) seem to have disappeared from the Internet Archive. I'm not sure whether this is a temporary issue or what.
Addi-
71 FR 25648 100 71 FR 50993 31 71 FR 63857 41 72 FR 5103 106
Annual totals for 2006
Fed. Reg.
NICS
72 FR 26687 107 72 FR 44228 114 72 FR 63237 105 73 FR 7631 144
73 FR 26190 123 73 FR 43285 23 73 FR 65036 22 74 FR 6219 63
74 FR 20105 67 74 FR 35199 15 74 FR 60039 158 75 FR 9028 503
Month,
Apr 2011 41 15,387 Jul 2011 89 15,705 Oct 2011 118 15,930
May 2011 98 15,445 Aug 2011 54 15,759 Nov 2011 40 15,970
Jun 2011 131 15,616 Sep 2011 53 15,812 Dec 2011 34 16,004
Q2 total 270 Q3 total 196 Q4 total 192
Jan 2012 265 16,269 Apr 2012 204 16,662 Jul 2012 22 17,188 Oct 2012 3,106 20,577
Feb 2012 98 16,367 May 2012 Missing Aug 2012 149 17,337 Nov 2012 97 20,654
Mar 2012 89 16,458 Jun 2012 504 17,166 Sep 2012 114 17,451 Dec 2012 0 20,654
Q1 total 452 Q2 total 708 Q3 total 285 Q4 total 3,203
77 FR 25538 460 77 FR 44310 189 77 FR 66084 238 78 FR 10692 45
*4,648 W/o backlog:
~1,700
Jan 2013 176 20,830 Apr 2013 319 21,823 Jul 2013 298 22,908 Oct 2013 302 23,557
Feb 2013 478 21,308 May 2013 374 22,197 Aug 2013 278 23,186 Nov 2013 118 23,675
Mar 2013 196 21,504 Jun 2013 413 22,610 Sep 2013 69 23,255 Dec 2013 132 23,807
Q1 total 850 Q2 total 1,106 Q3 total 645 Q4 total 552
78 FR 26867 679 78 FR 48773 1,130 78 FR 68151 560 79 FR 7504 631
Feb 2014 95 24,222 May 2014 205 24,807 Aug 2014 180 26,180 Nov 2014 187 27,103
Mar 2014 -2 24,220 Jun 2014 616 25,423 Sep 2014 300 26,480 Dec 2014 137 27,240
Q1 total 413 Q2 total 1,203 Q3 total 1,057 Q4 total 750
79 FR 25176 1,001 79 FR 46306 576 79 FR 64031 776 80 FR 7685 1,062
Mar 2015 1,030 28,646 Jun 2015 161 30,117 Sep 2015 150 31,675 Dec 2015 479 32,666
Q1 total 1,406 Q2 total 1,471 Q3 total 1,568 Q4 total 989
80 FR 26618 1,335 80 FR 45709 460 80 FR 65851 1,426 81 FR 6598 1,058
NICS (-10)
Mar 2016 489 33,947 Jun 2016 456 36,028 Sep 2016 276 36,906 Dec 2016 430 38,003
Q1 total 1,281 Q2 total 2,081 Q3 total 878 Q4 total 1,097
81 FR 27198 1,158 81 FR 50058 509 81 FR 79098 1,379 82 FR 10185 2,365
Jan 2017 377 38,380 Apr 2017 460 39,947 Jul 2017 Oct 2017
Feb 2017 344 38,724 May 2017 Aug 2017 Nov 2017
Mar 2017 763 39,487 Jun 2017 Sep 2017 Dec 2017
Q1 total 1,484 Q2 total 460 Q3 total Q4 total
82 FR 21xxx 1,313
Totals so far for 2017
Same caveats as previous editions of the table. The "addition" figure for April 2011 refers to all additions since December 2010. The "addition" figure for October 2012 includes what the FBI described as a "backlog" of 2,900 renunciant records, also included in the annual total for that year. I also gave an estimate of what the annual total would be without the backlog, even though some of the backlog may relate to other periods covered by the chart. Finally, the annual figures for 2015 and 2016 are smaller than the sum of the monthly additions because I subtracted out erroneous renunciant records submitted by U.S. state governments; see the Active Records in the NICS Index by State reports for 2015 and 2016.
With last month's hearing on FATCA, Congress finally took the first steps towards formally acknowledging our issues — over the vociferous objections of the Democratic witness who claimed that emigrants giving up citizenship because of bad laws don't matter because immigrants who aren't affected by those laws continue to naturalise. However, a first step is not a solution. Neither Congress nor the president have yet released a concrete tax reform plan which addresses our issues, and even if they do there's no guarantee they can pass it — particularly if Democrats oppose the whole thing and certain Republican senators want to tweak it to ensure the diaspora keeps getting screwed.
Until there's a solution in sight, people will simply keep on snapping up all available renunciation appointment slots.
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Norman Diamond says
"I would happily be the person, as Allison has suggested, who would walk into a consulate, demand a renunciation and refuse to pay the fee. The resultant denial of the renunciation would be my grounds to sue the State Department for obstruction of my right to renounce"
Too bad I missed my chance. When the fee was US$450, the interviews came first and then I had to pay the fee to get the certificate. I was so desperate to get the certificate that I paid the fee. If I'd known what I know now, I could have been that person. But I would need Dr. Christians to take the case pro bono. And I still bet courts wouldn't uphold the law.
Zla'od says
In that case I might be your guy. PM me.
Innocente says
Another prominent person whose name appeared on this quarter's Federal Register's liberty list is Leibinger-Kammueller Nicole. She is the Chair and President of Trumpf GmbH, a German company owned by her family with 11,000 employees and around US$3 billion in annual sales. She had the misfortune of being born in the US while her father was working there:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Leibinger-Kamm%C3%BCller
PBS presented the company in this 2012 program starting at 4:00:
"She is the Chair and President of Trumpf GmbH, a German company owned by her family"
When the company was founded, was the family name Drumpf? Any family relationship to another president?
Kimi Onoda says on Facebook that she got her CLN
https://www.facebook.com/OnodaKimi.Okayama/posts/860068337466049:0
(for those who don't want to deal with Facebook, archived post: https://archive.fo/Gh0Hl archived image: https://archive.fo/Mo9p1)
So far I've seen almost no media or practitioner coverage of this quarter's list. The only thing I've found so far: Agora Financial has a brief blurb on it in a news roundup from last week
https://agorafinancial.com/2017/05/18/peak-political-hysteria/
The FBI NICS renunciation statistics are available for May 2017. A total of 381 renunciations were recorded in May with the running total at 40'328 (April 2017: 39,947). The first five months of 2017 show an average of 465 renunciations per month and suggest that y/e 2017 renunciations will be around 5'580.
The FBI NICS renunciation statistics are available for June 2017. A total of 344 renunciations were recorded in June with the running total at 40'672 (May 2017: 40'328).


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Everyone's invited! Join Willow and the rest of the Sleepover Girls on a spring break adventure. Follow these recipes and party ideas to throw the best vacation-worthy sleepover.


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Monday schedule | Country 600 CJWW
By Frances R. Gentry	 Last updated Jan 3, 2022
SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY JANUARY 3
Western Hockey League:
Moose Jaw Warriors in Winnipeg ICE — Postponed, COVID-19
(The Saskatoon Blades are inactive until Friday when they host the Regina Pats. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the SaskTel Center. CJWW airing begins at 6:30 p.m. with the preview show. game and play-by-play at 7:00 p.m. The Bridge City Bunch has 17 wins, 14 losses, 2 losses in overtime for 36 points… tied for 4th in the Eastern Conference. Regina has 14 wins, 17 losses, 0 overtime loss for 28 points … tied for 9e place in the east.
The Prince Albert Raiders are on leave until Friday to visit the Swift Current Broncos. PA has 13 wins, 17 losses, 2 losses in overtime for 28 points… tied for 9th place in the East. Swift Current has 13 wins, 15 losses, 4 overtime losses for 30 points… good for 8th place in the East. The Raiders' next home game is Saturday against Swift Current. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Center.)
National Hockey League – 3 games:
Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers = –6 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – postponed, COVID-19
Minnesota Wild vs. Ottawa Senators — Postponed, COVID-19
National Football League — Week 17 continues and ends:
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:15 p.m.
National Basketball Association – 10 games:
Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers — 6:00 p.m.
Charlotte Hornets at the Washington Wizards — 6 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies at the Brooklyn Nets – 6:30 p.m.
Orlando Magic at the Chicago Bulls — 7:00 p.m.
Utah Jazz at the New Orleans Pelicans – 7 p.m.
Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks — 7:00 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks — 7:30 p.m.
Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors – 9 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trailblazers – 9 p.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves at the Los Angeles Clippers – 9:30 p.m.
(The Toronto Raptors return to action tomorrow when they host the San Antonio Spurs at 6:30 p.m. in Toronto.)
The National Lacrosse League is inactive until Friday when Colorado travels to Vancouver. The Saskatchewan Rushes are off duty until Saturday when they visit the Albany Firewolves. The Rush has 1 win, 2 losses… tied for 4th place in the West Division. Albany has 0 wins, 2 losses … tied for 7e place in the East division. The Rush's next home game is Friday, January 14.e against the San Diego Seals. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the SaskTel Center. This is the game postponed from December 31st.
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Additional Info: From gorgeous beaches to the unique flora and fauna of the Amazon Rainforest there is plenty of places to discover.
Brazil is the fifth largest country by geographical area, the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world. Brazilian topography is diverse, including hills, mountains, plains, highlands, scrublands, savannas, rainforests, and a long coastline. The extensive low-lying Amazon Rainforest covers most of Brazil's terrain in the North, whereas small hills and low mountains occupy the South. Brazil is home to the Amazon, the largest river in terms of volume of water, and the second-longest in the world.
Brazil's Parque Nacional Chapada dos Veadeiros, north of Brazil, affords beautiful views and hikes through savannah scrub land, valleys and spectacular falls. The park has two official trails and you can only visit the park with a guide. It's a rolling valley of spectacular falls, rugged savannah forests and desert-like vistas. It takes a full day to do each trail and one can easily spend four to six days doing hikes both within the park and in the area. Many endangered species are found within the park's boundaries, such as the maned wolf, capybaras, rheas and others. To reach the park, you can drive on paved roads from Alto Paraiso to the village of Sao Jorge, where the park entrance is located. The road leading into the park is unpaved.
One nice and not too difficult hike is the one to Carioca Falls - and with stunning scenery to boot. Most hikes in this area are guided. Along the way, you will be told about the features of the area, passing by giant holes where people used to mine for crystals. Carioca Falls itself is a spectacular canyon set off with two narrow falls plunging into a wide pool of water. There are some great spots to stop and swim along with other hikers at the pool.
Isle Grande contains an endless myriad of hiking trails stretching nearly fifteen miles, which will lead to hidden white secluded beaches, great snorkeling and diving locations, lush primary jungle and hidden waterfalls. Isle Grande contains the necessary tools for the traveler to access hiking trails, the best beaches in Brazil and famous snorkeling locations. It is an easy island to get to and great for relaxation and recovery.
» Italianos, 5.10a, 2 pitches. Beautiful and well protected face climbing. Can be connected to other routes, in a total of 6 pitches to the top.
» Stop Chimney, 5.6, 7 pitches. Classic runout but easy chimney.
» Lagartão, 5.11c, 7 pitches. First two pitches are traditional climbing, the rest is bolted.
» Ibis, 5.10d A1, 10 pitches. Runout and committed. Some parties climb it in two days, sleeping on one of the ledges in the first half of the route.
Itatiaia National Park, established in 1937, is the oldest national park in Brazil. It is located on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states. The park is part of the Mantiqueira mountain range, and home to Brazil's third highest mountain, Pico das Agulhas Negras, which stands at 2,878m (9,442ft). This peak is visible to the northwest of Resende when driving between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on the Via Dutra highway, which is the easiest route to get there. There is a 400 m climb to the top, featuring several levels of climbing difficulty. It is excellent for climbing enthusiasts. From the Agulhas Negras peak one can see three states: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. Guides must be hired to make the ascent, and they can be contacted at the hotels or in tourist agencies in Itatiaia.
When you think of ecotourism in Brazil, you can't help but think about the great Amazon Rainforest, the moist broadleaf forest in the Amazon Basin. The area, also known as Amazonia or the Amazon Basin, encompasses 1.2 billion acres and is located not just within Brazil (which has 60%) but also Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
As the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the Americas, the Amazonian rainforests have unparalleled biodiversity. More than 1/3 of all species in the world live in the Amazon Rainforest. As well as an amazing adventure, eco-tourism is one of the only ways locals generate income from the rainforest without disturbing the environment. There are more and more tour operators offering guided Amazon tours with ecotourism in mind - including hiking through the forest, boat and canoe rides, fishing the carnivorous Piranha and Parrots and Macaws.
The Chapada Diamantina National Park, in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia state in the northeast, is approximately 250 miles inland from Salvador, the capital city of Bahia. The region is semi-arid; however, it has no shortage of water, from the many rivers and streams. On The park is typified by hills, mountains, valleys and monoliths, with few plains.
On the border with Argentina is the Iguazu Falls - Taller than Niagara Falls, these falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. The falls are part of a singular practically virgin jungle ecosystem protected by Argentine and Brazilian national parks on either side of the cascades. The view from the Brazilian side is the most panoramic and there are helicopter rides out over the falls from Foz do Iguacu. You may also take boat rides out to the falls. The light is best in the morning for photographs. Best seen from the Brazilian side is the spectacular Devil's Throat, garganta del diablo, where fourteen falls drop 350 feet with tremendous force.
Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean; around 220 miles offshore from the Brazilian coast. The main attraction is the maritime flora and fauna; one can spot sea tortoises, dolphins, albatrosses, among many others. Fernando de Noronha is considered the best scuba diving place in Brazil. Warm water and exuberant subaquatic fauna and flora can be found. A Brazilian warship, the corvette NAeL Ipiranga, sank in 1987 and is lying in pristine condition at around 190ft.
Anyone who thinks of events and holidays in Brazil almost simultaneously thinks of Carnival. The world's largest carnival celebration is held in Brazil. . The Brazilian Carnival is an annual festival in Brazil held 40 days before Easter and marks the beginning of Lent.
An important part of the Brazilian Carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro, with samba schools. These are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme each year. Blocos are small informal groups also with a definite theme, usually satirical of the current political situation. There are more than 30 blocos in Rio de Janeiro. Bandas are samba musical bands, usually formed by enthusiasts in the same neighborhood. In 1982, the former governor of Rio de Janeiro, Leonel Brizola, created the Sambodromo, a purpose-built parade route complete with bleachers on either side, where the parades happened since then.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for its elaborate parades staged by the city's major samba schools in the Sambadrome and is one of Rio's major tourist attractions. Each samba school rehearses all year round for this event and all of its members take part in the rehearsals, whether experts or not. It is a place where people who always wanted to write a song, play a percussion instrument or choreograph a dance will have their opportunity. It is usual that during the carnival aristocrats dress up as commoners, men cross-dress as women, and poor people dress up as princes and princesses - social roles and class differences are expected to be forgotten once a year, but only for the duration of the festival.
Visitors to Brazil should keep in mind that all 5 days of Rio Carnival are public holidays all over Brazil - therefore most shops will be closed during the period covering Carnival Rio. Traditionally, this is also the culmination of the Brazilian summer holidays and Carnival Rio also marks the end of the long school holidays (which start in December). As a result, travel during Rio Carnival time can be difficult.


At Lake Lure, sometimes the clouds just lay on the mountains.
Here is your morning view when I pick you up.
I keep getting awe inspired by how the sun glows on this lake and mountains sometimes.
I took this of Chimney Rock the other morning.
The sunset on Lake Lure was something special last night.
I tell folks all the time that I work in paradise. Where else can you find such breathtaking nature in all its glory?


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Numbers are really fascinating, so here there are 2 cool number hacks I found time ago.
1) Numberspiral.com Number spirals are very simple. To make one, we just write the non-negative integers on a ribbon and roll it up with zero at the center. The trick is to arrange the spiral so all the perfect squares (1, 4, 9, 16, etc.) line up in a row on the right side: and then interesting patterns start to emerge.
2) The secret lives of numbers (applet): determine the relative popularity of every integer between 0 and one million. The resulting information exhibits an extraordinary variety of patterns which reflect and refract our culture, our minds, and our bodies.
For example, certain numbers, such as 212, 486, 911, 1040, 1492, 1776, 68040, or 90210, occur more frequently than their neighbors because they are used to denominate the phone numbers, tax forms, computer chips, famous dates, or television programs that figure prominently in our culture. Regular periodicities in the data, located at multiples and powers of ten, mirror our cognitive preference for round numbers in our biologically-driven base-10 numbering system. Certain numbers, such as 12345 or 8888, appear to be more popular simply because they are easier to remember.
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attempted to take him from her. Lee had told the court he was concerned about Simms' mental state after seeing her behave erratically in recent months.
Less than two weeks later, the toddler was found dead at Wills Memorial Park in the early morning hours. Authorities who found Simms and her baby boy said she had been pushing him in a swing for hours, possibly since the previous afternoon. Simms was released from the hospital on Friday (May 29). She was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder.
Ji'Aire's cause of death is unknown. His body showed no signs of trauma, authorities said, adding that no charges have been filed.


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Blast At Mine In Kazakhstan Leaves Six Dead, Two Seriously Injured
November 7, 2021 - Six people have been killed and two seriously injured in a mining accident in Kazakhstan, the country's Emergency Situations Ministry said.
The blast occurred early on November 7 at the Abai coal mine operated by ArcelorMittal Temirtaun, a Kazakh unit of the steel giant in the Central Asian country's Karaganda region.
At the time of the blast, 64 workers were in the mine; 56 managed to get out.
"Six people died [and] two were injured," the Emergencies Ministry said in a statement.
ArcelorMittal said the accident was due to a blast of gas and coal.
A government commission headed by Emergency Situations Minister Yuri Ilyin was dispatched to the scene.
A similar accident occurred at the Abai mine in 2008, when a methane gas explosion killed 30 people and injured 14.
Mining accidents are fairly common in former Soviet countries due to lax safety practices and outdated infrastructure.


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Eucalyptus Oil History In Malaysia
Eucalyptus Oil: a leaf out of the history books
The aromatic fragrance and medicinal properties of Eucalyptus Oil make it popular all over the world. But its long and interesting history has a special chapter in Malaysia.
In the notorious Battan Death March of World War II, thousands of Australian, Malaysian and Filipino soldiers died when forced to walk more than 270km with no food or clean water. Despite the horrendous conditions the soldiers' true spirit endured, and those who survived honour the memory of their fallen colleagues in a unique way.
On 15 August each year in Sandakan a memorial service is held: war time survivors bring along branches and leaves from eucalyptus trees, and bury them as they recall their memories from the war.
Photo: A memorial in progress
Why this tradition endures may only be known to the soldiers themselves. Perhaps eucalyptus symbolised the close bond, borne of physical and emotional necessity, with Australian soldiers. Perhaps the fragrance itself revived them on the side of a lonely road. But what is certain is that eucalyptus trees and their fragrant oil hold a special significance to Malaysian war veterans that endures to this day.
Eucalyptus Oil has a happier war story to tell, too.
It assisted in the birth of many a new life as Australian nurses introduced this new "Wonder oil" to their Malaysian midwife sisters during the war.
Eucalyptus oil was used to clean and sterilise birthing instruments, clean hospitals and assist with wound management. In times when medicines and antibiotics were scarce it helped keep infection at bay and the fresh crisp eucalyptus scent would be remembered by many a Malaysian grandmother!
These are just two chapters in an extraordinary history of Eucalyptus Oil, which is now being discovered by a new generation. To find out more about the uses of Eucapro Eucalyptus Oil, please visit www.eucapro.com
Photo: A map of the route, found on the memorial obelisk.


Eco-Label - OnSight Equipment Ltd.
All of the materials used to make our products have an impact on our planet, and we believe that maximizing the use of recycled and non-toxic materials in our products can reduce their environmental impact significantly.
60% to 100% of the materials used in nearly all of our products are produced from recycled plastic. These materials include fabric, mesh, buckles, webbing, and zippers. Manufacturing polyester fiber from recycled materials results in 75% less energy use and 70% less C02 emissions than producing polyester from virgin materials.
How our products are manufactured is also important to us, and OnSight frequently audits factories that make both our materials and finished products.
The entire product is made from recycled materials.
Most plastic disposable water bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate ( PET ). This plastic resin is highly recyclable and is a form of polyester. Products made from recycled polyester materials require 75% less energy and create 70% less C02 emissions than polyester made from virgin materials. Many of OnSight's products such as our organiser collection are made from 100% recycled water bottles.
We use COTEC EPO tarpaulin fabric on our durable backpacks and duffle bag products.
EPO is a non toxic environmentally friendly alternative to PVC coatings. EPO can be recycled in-process, post industrial, or post consumer. Water and carbon dioxide are the primary by products of this fabric, therefore it can be incinerated cleanly. For decades, PVC has been the primary material used for fabrics in bags and luggage. Using EPOeliminates the detrimental effects this chemical has on the environment.
No dioxins, heavy metals, chlorine, or phthalates are created during EPO production, and it meets current European regulations.


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FanCompass Announces Strategic Partnership with United Soccer League
FanCompass chosen as the Preferred Digital Fan Engagement Platform of the USL
"Through this innovative partnership, FanCompass provides both the league and our clubs with a platform to create campaigns at scale," says Josh Keller, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the USL.
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (PRWEB) December 06, 2022
FanCompass announces a strategic partnership with the United Soccer League (USL), being named as the Preferred Digital Fan Engagement Platform of the league's men's and women's professional and pre-professional properties which include USL Championship (USSF Division II), League One (USSF Division III), League Two (Pre-Professional), W League (Pre-Professional), USL Academy (Pre-Professional), and Super Y League (Youth), totaling more than 200 clubs in its membership.
"USL fans are tech savvy and respond well to digital activations," said USL Sr. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Josh Keller. "Through this innovative partnership, FanCompass provides both the league and our clubs with a platform to create campaigns at scale, driving consistent engagement, data collection, and ultimately higher revenue."
The United Soccer League strives to support its teams in all aspects of its business operations. The USL Preferred Supplier Program brings together "Best In Class" companies that provide products/services to professional sports teams and stadium developers. The carefully selected preferred suppliers have excellent reputations within their respective industries and understand how USL teams operate. Preferred Suppliers work with teams to offer custom solutions to their product and service needs.
"This is a fantastic program that USL has put together," said FanCompass President and Chief Strategy Officer Lisa Fahey. "It's just another example of the league's innovative leadership and commitment to their teams. They truly understand how to leverage the value of digital to generate revenue at scale and we are excited to be a part of it."
Information about the USL Preferred Supplier Program can be found on the official USL website, along with a full list of preferred vendors and their respective services.
About the United Soccer League:
Impacting more than 200 communities, the United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America. The USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both women and men within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Championship (men), USL Super League (women), and USL League One (men); three national pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men), W League (women); and USL Academy; and one national youth league: Super Y League.
About FanCompass
FanCompass innovates at the intersection of sports, technology, and fan data to drive digital revenue for the global sports industry. FC CORE fan data platform delivers 1st party data and lead generation to build databases that ultimately drive digital sales for any sports property. FanCompass is trusted by clubs and leagues across the NBA, NFL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, EPL, USL, NLL, Motorsports, and esports among others. Learn more at fancompass.com.
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Uncertainties for Malaysia's Opposition after Nik Aziz's death
Norshahril Saat
On Friday 13th January 2015, thousands gathered at the Pulau Melaka Mosque to pay their last respects for Tok Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat. The Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) spiritual leader, who was also Kelantan Chief Minister from 1990 to 2013, died at the age of 84. His death was a blow to Malaysia's opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat (PR), especially when it came two days after the Federal Court upheld the five years jail sentence for Anwar Ibrahim. With the decision, Anwar would be out of politics for 10 years, because Malaysian election law states that a person convicted of a jail sentence of more than one year or fined RM2000 cannot run for political office for five years after that person's release. Many political observers believed that Nik Aziz's death, along with Anwar's imprisonment, would potentially cripple PR. 1 To be sure, since 2008, Nik Aziz was instrumental in keeping PAS in PR; he rejected any form of unity talks with UMNO unless the government accepts PAS' brand of Islam. His distrust for UMNO leaders began in the 1970s, when PAS was part of BN coalition. He regarded UMNO as betraying the Islamic cause by making PAS a junior partner in the coalition. In the 1980s, Nik Aziz was a member of the Young Turks which revolutionized PAS. In 1990, he led the party in capturing Kelantan and became its Chief Minister. Throughout his rule he popularized the slogans kepimpinan ulama (leadership of religious scholars) and membangun bersama Islam (development through Islam).
"Nik Aziz Kelantan" by Fayez – Tuk Guru. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Nik Aziz political leadership was not free from controversy. He was a staunch proponent of hudud laws (Islamic criminal laws) and Islamic state. In 1993, the Kelantan legislative assembly under his government passed the Shariah Criminal Code (II) bill. The bill includes several punishments under hudud offences, such as stoning to death, whipping, and amputation. Defending his decision for hudud laws, Nik Aziz once said, "PAS only existed for 51 years. Hudud laws are in the Quran for more than 1400 years. PAS did not create it! Until today UMNO has not dared to implement hudud. It only considered hudud as PAS's interpretation, but where is UMNO's interpretation?" 2 In 2002, UMNO politicians accused Nik Aziz as sacrilegious for labeling God a "Samseng" (thug). Although Nik Aziz used the analogy to demonstrate God's omnipotence, many Muslims regarded his comparison "insensitive". Moreover, his remarks on women's role in society riled many rights groups. In 2000, Nik Aziz declared that scantily-dressed women invite rape and cause many social ills. In 2003, he pronounced that Muslim women should not wear lipstick outside their homes because it could arouse men. 3 He warned that rape victims have only themselves to blame for dressing "inappropriately". 4 Nik Aziz later claimed his words were taken out of context.
Despite his conservative religious outlook, Nik Aziz has revolutionized Malaysian politics through his personal touch. He conducted "blusukkan" (meeting with people on a day-to-day basis), even before Indonesia's President Joko Widodo popularized it. Yet different from Jokowi, Nik Aziz never wished for the media limelight. Though a chief minister, he shunned big mansions and extravagant cars. In 2013, I had the chance to interview Nik Aziz for my doctoral research and witnessed his simple habits. I was the first to arrive at his office one morning for the interview, it was the time he was scheduled to meet a businessman. Nevertheless, he allowed me to meet him first because I came earlier.
Mourners in Kelantan making their way to the funeral of Nik Aziz. Photo: @melgoh on Twitter
Nik Aziz's death is a huge loss for PR, but not only because it has lost its key leader. Inconsistencies in his thinking led to various interpretations on where PAS should stand in PR. Undeniably, Nik Aziz's thinking and ideals define the party, just as how Mahathir's continue to influence UMNO. Nik Aziz received a "cult" status by PAS members and some Malaysians. To date, many books have been published to document Nik Aziz's religious and political ideas. To his followers, Nik Aziz generated a whole school of thought. Unsurprisingly, many graduate students and researchers have delved into his thinking, thought-styles, and philosophy. The greatest irony for Nik Aziz is that on the one hand, he advocated for hudud laws, but on the other, wanted PAS to stay in PR at all cost, even though the DAP (Democratic Action Party), a component party in PR, rejected hudud.
Thus, the question for PAS members now is: what did Nik Aziz stand for? Hudud and PR seem a mismatch for the time being. It would be difficult for PAS leaders to convince conservative members to remain in PR if the coalition continues to reject hudud. On the flipside, some members would reject any move for PAS to join UMNO, because it is also considered to be going against Nik Aziz's wishes. PAS's struggle now pivots on two factors. First, to what extent can the pro-Anwar camp—the so called "Erdogans"—assert its influence in the party. The challenge for this camp, however, is that it has now lost its ideologue, Anwar. Moreover, the undercurrents in the party suggest the Erdogans are slipping out of favor from the party's grassroots members. 5 Second, what is the attitude of Ustaz Haron Din— the deputy spiritual guide of PAS when Nik Aziz was at the helm of the party—towards UMNO and Malay unity? Haron was very consistent on the role of Islamic state and hudud laws, and insisted on the implementation in Malaysia despite DAP's challenge. 6 In essence, unless PAS quickly reaffirms its identity, uncertainties in PR would continue.
Norshahril Saat is a researcher at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS). He is currently completing his PhD at the Australian National University (ANU) on the Indonesian and Malaysian state-ulama relations.
News report from Channel News Asia: Malaysia Mourns Key Opposition Figure Nik Aziz—
Farish Noor, "Death of PAS bedrock Nik Aziz may have profound impact on party, nation" The Straits Times, 13 February 2015. ↩
Annual Bakri Haron, 2005. Pendirian Tuan Guru Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, (Kelantan: Dian Darulnaim Sdn Bhd), 107. ↩
New Straits Times, "Going after women, again." 8 December2008. ↩
New straits Times, "Wearing Thin," 29 October 2003. ↩
This can be seen in the 2014 Muktamar. ↩
See his book Haron Din, Hukum Hudud dalam perundangan Islam, (Selangor:PSN Publications, 2013) ↩
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Leavitt looked to faith for philosophy of government
By Robert Gehrke The Salt Lake Tribune
· June 4, 2012 10:39 am
Note: This story ran in The Salt Lake Tribune on December 30, 2007.
Former Utah governor and current Cabinet secretary Mike Leavitt sought to infuse the lessons of his religion into his inaugural address and into state policy, conducting a series of "Early Morning Seminary" classes in which he and top advisers discussed how to incorporate "just and holy" Mormon principles into his governance, archival records show. The disclosure of those 1996 meetings, never before reported, comes at a time when the interface between God and government is dominating political dialogue and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been forced to take great pains to assure distrustful voters that his Mormon faith will not drive his policy decisions.Romney promised in his recent "Faith in America" speech that, if elected, he would not take marching orders from his church leaders or doctrine - and pointed to his record as Massachusetts governor as proof.The transcripts of the Leavitt meetings, held over several days in 1996, offer a glimpse of the extent to which faith can influence political philosophy and the degree to which Leavitt incorporated his Mormon faith into his administration.The gatherings included his top staff and trusted advisers, including chief of staff Charlie Johnson, now chief financial officer at Health and Human Services; former U.S. Attorney David Jordan; Matthew Durrant, whom Leavitt later appointed to the Utah Supreme Court; Henry Eyring, the son of the Mormon general authority; and former Brigham Young University professor Bud Scruggs.God in governmentOver several mornings in late 1996, the group delved into the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, exploring the lessons from Mormon scripture and how they apply to modern government.Leavitt told The Tribune he has not held comparable gatherings in his current role as HHS secretary, or previously as administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency. In the transcripts, Leavitt said he felt an obligation, looking ahead to an easy 1996 re-election win, to use the "blessing" of his popularity to convey a message strong on values."I mean, I think that the opportunity I have in January the 6th is to get up and to say something in a form that's big enough and appropriate enough for me to lay down a marker. I think that's going to be done in a little way and a big way, really, with this values campaign. I think that's going to be a big marker, because it's using all the tools of communication and it's going to draw on this trust that's been created by whatever combination of circumstances and personality and just blessing."After inquiries from The Tribune, Leavitt asked the state archivist to review whether the transcripts should be removed from the public archives, which has been done pending the review."My best thinking often occurs in conversation where people feel comfortable in trying out new thoughts and challenging each other's ideas," Leavitt said in written responses to questions. "We occasionally recorded them to free ourselves from note taking. These were private conversations among friends."A Utah Republican consultant, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic, said he was surprised the meeting transcripts ended up in the state archives, but they offer a fascinating insight on a figure who "always is thinking of different ways of doing things.""This is the kind of thing I would've guessed that Brigham Young would've had when we had a theocracy here rather than necessarily in modern times," he said.Private and personalLaVarr Webb, Leavitt's policy adviser at the time, said the scripture study was intended to be a philosophical, not practical, discussion of government and explore how religious principles might inform good policy."We certainly weren't attempting to establish public policy or state policy based on those meetings or discussions there, but religion certainly did form the context for discussions of basic underlying philosophies," said Webb, now a political consultant.John Green, a senior fellow with the Pew Center for Religion and Public Life, said the Leavitt meetings are unusual. Religious scholars often look to doctrine to shape public policy, and those efforts formed the foundation for President Bush's Faith-based Initiatives. But elected officials usually don't engage in the scriptural study themselves, he said."That's just really intriguing to me. I have heard of examples before, but they're so rare that I can't summon them up," Green said.Stephen Clark of Salt Lake Valley Atheists called the gatherings "curious.""I don't like the use of religion in government any more than I like it when Mitt Romney does it, for instance," he said. "It does seem strange to me that they would do that, but, of course, he is a well-known religious person."Brian Barnard, a Salt Lake attorney who has filed several religious-separation lawsuits against various Utah government entities, doesn't see a problem with the Leavitt meetings."When someone becomes a politician, they don't stop being a human being and don't suddenly erase all of those memories or precepts or values. And acknowledging and talking about those doesn't violate the separation of church and state," said Barnard. Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said he meets with leaders from different faiths in the normal course of business, but he does not hold scripture studies.Prayer and scripture studyLeavitt's group gathered before work, beginning about 7 a.m. They did not meet at the state Capitol, but did hold sessions at the Governor's Mansion. Meetings opened with a prayer before the group explored the Book of Mormon stories of Korihor, the Gadianton Robbers, Alma and Mosiah, and King Benjamin, seeking insight into what LDS scripture defines as the proper role of government and discussing how they could be communicated in a "bilingual" manner to a secular audience.The principles the group settled on - free agency, accountability, equality, stewardship, marriage, unity, goodness, heritage, worship, safety and a sense of order - were not overtly religious.The principles also show up in Leavitt's policies in his second term. He initiated a campaign to strengthen marriage and supported a law preventing unmarried couples from adopting. He implemented changes to state welfare and indigent health insurance systems, and he spoke of a societal force beyond government he called the "Economics of Goodness."Jordan, now a Salt Lake City lawyer, said he and Leavitt often talked about faith and public policy in informal settings, like on the golf course, but the morning meetings provided a forum where the discussion could be "a little more focused than what one might have between tees.""I thought they were interesting, thought-provoking conversations," Jordan said. "Public policy intersects with one's views of things like choice and accountability and personal responsibility - all those things are not only part of one's view of life but they impact one's view of public policy, or at least inform one's views."Politics was a frequent topic of conversation. The governor complained that then-Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole was unable to offer a vision to compete with President Clinton - who, like Leavitt, was cruising to re-election.At one point, comparisons were drawn between Clinton and Satan, because the group saw Clinton's slickly packaged message of an expanded federal government as depriving people of free agency, one of the "just and holy" principles they agreed should be at the government's core.Leavitt himself appeared reluctant to step onto the national stage but confident that Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch would run for president in 2000, and anticipated the national media would make a spectacle of his faith, as it had when Romney ran for the Senate in Massachusetts in 1994."That environment in Washington, that national media environment, is just so unbelievably brutal," Leavitt said. "I think Orrin will run for president in the year 2000. I really do. It'll surprise me if he doesn't, and it's going to be fascinating to see how the Church is treated in this thing."Johnson, Leavitt's chief of staff, suggested they refer to Hatch as "John the Baptist," the biblical forerunner to Jesus who was beheaded for his belief.'Almost a secular sermon'Leavitt hoped the meetings would provide the foundation for a book on the proper role of government, but it never materialized. What they did produce was the theme for Leavitt's inaugural address - which the governor called "almost a secular sermon." It referred repeatedly to God, Utah's Mormon pioneer heritage and the need for a "solid moral infrastructure," strong marriages and self-reliance.And the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed at the Capitol event for the first time in more than a century."Our society has developed a misplaced politeness which says we shouldn't talk about God because it might offend someone. Heaven save the society that's too polite to speak about God," Leavitt said in the speech.Leavitt said the meetings do not reflect an undue influence from his faith, and the LDS Church has never tried to affect his decision making, either as governor or since."Like everyone else, my faith is part of a complicated chemistry of experiences that shape the way I see the world," he said. After being elected governor, Leavitt met with Gordon B. Hinckley, then in the church's First Presidency, who said: "Governor, I have a suggestion on how we conduct business. You run the state, and we'll run the church.""That was our relationship during my eleven years as governor, and since," Leavitt said. "My church is respectful, but when it comes to public policy decisions, I make them according to my own judgments."gehrke@sltrib.com


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Biden bets on Latin America to balance China's weight
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A delegation from Joe Biden's government traveled to Latin America this week to explore public works investment projects with which the United States could control China's influence in the region.
Dalip Singh, deputy national security adviser for the international economy, led an inter-agency group that visited Colombia, Ecuador and Panama, the White House reported Friday (1).
National Security Council (NSC) spokeswoman Emily Horn told Biden the purpose of the visit was to "listen directly to various Latin American stakeholders to better understand the infrastructure needs in these countries and the region".
The visit is part of the B3W initiative, an acronym for "rebuilding a better world," that the US president launched in June with the leaders of the G7, the spokesperson said in a statement. said.
B3W presents itself as an alternative to China's "New Silk Road", also known as BRI in English, which the Asian giant launched in 2013 with infrastructure development in low- and middle-income countries. Global weight gain was proposed.
Biden recently discussed the issue at the UN General Assembly with the private sector and other G7 countries (Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the UK) promising to allocate "hundreds of billions of dollars".
"If done properly, infrastructure can be a solid foundation that allows societies in low- and middle-income countries to grow and prosper," the president said at the time.
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Horn said the United States wants to work with countries that share democratic values to finance and develop infrastructure in a transparent, environmentally sustainable manner that respects labor rights.
"The visit demonstrates President Biden's commitment to strengthen our ties with Latin America and to bridge the huge gaps in physical, digital and human infrastructure," an NSC spokesperson said.
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In Colombia, Ecuador and Panama, the delegation met with Presidents Ivan Duque, Guillermo Lasso and Laurentino Cortizo, respectively, who were close to Washington, as well as members of his cabinet.
Notably, US representatives spoke with Colombia's health ministry about the government's efforts to expand vaccine production capacity, according to the White House.
He also met with representatives of the Panama Canal Authority, private sector entrepreneurs and environmental, labor and civil society leaders.
Benjamin Gayden, deputy director of the Latin American program at the Wilson Center, a Washington-based research center, highlighted Biden's offensive in the region.
"These investments are critical to US influence in Latin America, where trade ties with China are strengthening," Gaydon said on Twitter.
He added: "Uruguay seeks a free trade agreement with Beijing and Mexico, despite a large trade deficit with China, lauded China's interest in the TPP," adhering to the United States' Trans-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement. does. Withdrawn in 2017. Presidency of Donald Trump.
Over the past 20 years, China has gained a strong position in Latin America in relation to the United States, becoming the first trading partner of almost all South American countries, providing loans at low interest rates and providing energy projects, ports and highways. invests in. , among many other tasks.
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On his visit to Latin America, Singh was accompanied by David Marchic, chief operating officer of the American Development Bank, International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and Ricardo Ziniga, assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs and Northern Triangle envoy. of Central America.
Also part of the delegation were officials from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Treasury and Commerce departments, among other agencies.
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