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God promised that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem – promise kept!
God promised that a virgin would conceive the Messiah; promise kept!
God promised that the Messiah would be called Immanuel – promise kept!
God promised that the Messiah would be called out of Egypt – promise kept!
Matthew wanted his Jewish audience to be certain that Jesus was their long-awaited Messiah. In convincing them he has convinced me that God keeps his promises. Has God made a promise to you? You can take it to the bank.
God said, "I will supply your every need" (Philippians 4:19). Take it to the bank!
God said, "I will watch over you" (Psalm 121:5). Take it to the bank!
God said, "I won't allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear" (1Corinthians 10:13). Take it to the bank!
God said, "I will never leave you or forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). Take it to the bank!
God said, "I will give you eternal life" (John 6:47). Take it to the bank!
God keeps his promises. He doesn't tell me when the promises will be fulfilled, but I know they will. All I have to do is remember the promises he kept at Christmas.
FOCAL POINT: When you see a bank today, think of a promise that God has made to you and thank him for it.


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Q: c multiple source files return bad value I'm working on some assignments for my Linux course, and one of these assignments teaches us about the use of makefiles. I've managed to get the makefile I created to function properly, so don't worry, you're not depriving me of knowledge. That said, I'm baffled by the behavior of my program.
I'm using the makefile to compile 4 source files into one program. 3 source files consist of a single function, which essentially just uses the standard functions in math.h to perform a computation, returning a double. eg:
#include <math.h>

double sqroot(double arg)
{
    arg = (sqrt(arg));
    return arg;
}

One source file calls all three of these functions.
#include <math.h>

double sum(double arg)
{
    arg = (sqroot(arg) + square(arg) + sine(arg));
    return arg;
}

The main is as follows:
#include <stdio.h>

void main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
    double num=atoi(argv[1]);
    printf("the sine of %lf in radians is %lf\n", num, (sine(num)));
    printf("the square root of %lf is %lf\n", num, sqroot(num));
    printf("the square of %lf is %lf\n", num, square(num));
    printf("the sum of all of these is %lf\n", sum(num));
}

The program compiles without issue, but when I run the program, it prints bad values.
Using GDB, I've checked the value of the return variable for each function, which come out correct, but after stepping into the main, the value is not the same. When I simply place these functions in the main with constructors, the program functions as expected.
sample terminal output:
eng-svr-1:/home/jhazel/Desktop/Linux/257/hw8>make all
gcc  -c main.c sine.c sqrt.c square.c sum.c -lm
gcc  -o HEYTHERE main.o sine.o sqrt.o square.o sum.o -lm
gcc  -g main.c sine.c sqrt.c square.c sum.c -lm
eng-svr-1:/home/jhazel/Desktop/Linux/257/hw8>./HEYTHERE 2
the sine of 2.000000 in radians is 0.000000
the square root of 2.000000 is 0.000000
the square of 2.000000 is 0.000000
the sum of all of these is 0.000000
eng-svr-1:/home/jhazel/Desktop/Linux/257/hw8>

Did I construct my makefile incorrectly? compile with an improper command? or am I missing something in my source files?

A: Thanks to MikeCat's suggestion of using -Wall -Wextra in my makefile, I was able to determine that I had not included declarations for the functions implemented in the other source files.
In order to remedy the issue, I included a header file with declarations:
double square(double arg);
double sine(double arg);
double sqroot(double arg);

to the sum and main source files, and additionally double sum(double arg); to the main.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park is known for great hiking. For years I've been wanting to go explore the back country of this park, ever since Eleanor and I first happened upon it in early 2000 on a pre-Airstream road trip.
Emma was in the womb then, and at seven months pregnant Eleanor wasn't prepared for hiking many miles (and also it was winter), so we made a note of the place and vowed to come back. Come back—yes, we did, several times, but each time one circumstance or another kept us from going on a serious hike.
Like a lot of national parks, Guadalupe isn't convenient. It isn't near anything, being 50 miles from Carlsbad and 120 miles from El Paso. It isn't just off an Interstate highway, and there are no accommodations other than tent or RV for at least 20 miles. Even now, parked here in the comfort of our Airstream we have no hookups and no dump station to use when we leave. So you have to really want to come here.
Being here is only the beginning, because to see the back country you must hike up mountains that erupt steeply from a desert landscape. We pulled out all of our gear yesterday morning and got assembled for a full day of hiking, with the plan to make a circumference of some of the mountains that would run about eight miles. As always, our gear included sun hats, sunscreen, packs, snacks, trail shoes, cameras, and lots of water—although not quite enough, as we discovered quickly.
Some hiking friends of ours will read this blog, so I'll detail that we left the campground at 9:30 a.m. and took the Foothills Trail to Frijole, then up Bear Canyon, left on Bowl (now above 8,000 feet), and followed Bowl to Tejas and back down. That makes it seem straightforward (you'll need a map from the Visitor Center), but the really relevant part of the description is we didn't get back until 5:45 p.m.—eight hours later.
Yes, it was a bit beyond what the parks usually describe as a "strenuous" hike. Still, none of us regretted the hike, and it had many rewards like spectacular vistas throughout and lots of little surprises in geology, plant life, and scenery. The climb up through Bear Canyon was particularly rewarding, which was crucial because this was the steepest and longest climb of the hike, taking us over two hours to complete.
Before we reached Bear Canyon Eleanor and I realized that we had drastically underestimated our water needs. I had my big 100 oz. Camelbak filled, but they did not have their Camelbaks on board the Airstream and so (on my hasty and poor advice) had only three 16 oz. water bottles each. They should have had at at least five bottles each (80 oz). We had a conference after two miles of hiking to decide whether we should continue or abort the hike.
A big part of the problem was that the air temperature at our starting altitude was already in the 80s and climbing, plus the first few miles of trail offer no shade. Eleanor and Emma consumed 1/3 of their water before the serious climbing even began. Still, we decided to proceed because I had more water than I needed and could share. I filled an extra 16 oz. bottle for each of them from my supply and we continued up.
The steep climb through Bear Canyon, with its many switchbacks, would have been psychologically demoralizing if it weren't for the great scenery. None of us had done any serious hiking in about a year, and we also didn't have any time to acclimate to the altitude, which atop the water concern gave us plenty of psychological challenges. The trail was rocky and hard on the feet even with hiking boots.
I knew that we would make it physically, but in situations like this the big enemy is your own brain telling you that maybe it's time to panic because you'll never make it, you'll be stuck here halfway up a mountain without rescue and no water and you can't go another step, etc. And maybe your brain is right, because running out of water plus a twisted ankle could easily equal a very bad situation.
Of course we did make it, with lots of rest stops, photo opps, happy conversation, and a few energy snacks. Atop the mountains we found a beautiful park-like glade with scattered pine trees, and sat down on a bed of needles to have lunch. This long break seemed to re-energize everyone, and of course from there on the trail was gentle and fairly easy. It wasn't long before we were looking down from a high cliff and realizing with a slight sense of awe just how far we'd gone. The vertical ascent of this hike is claimed by the Park Service to be 2,300 feet, but I can tell you that it looks and feels like a lot more. I felt like I'd climbed the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
We predicted early on that we'd run out of water before we got back, in the last mile or two, and we did run out right on schedule. No matter, at that point we were down to nearly base camp elevation and it was an easy final stretch back to the Airstream (with plenty of motivation).
I want to point out something significant. During our entire eight hours of hiking, we did not see even one other human being. This has never happened to us before on a long hike. Such solitude is like nirvana for hikers, with the caution that this also means if something happens to you (like a twisted ankle or running out of water), you're on your own. There's no calling 9-1-1 out there either, so self-rescue is your only option.
Late in the hike after we'd run out of water Emma wanted to take an extended rest break, thereby handing me a wonderful parental privilege, the opportunity to say with a straight face, "Would you rather hike back to the Airstream with us and get an nice drink of cool water, or stay here and die?" —and have it be perfectly true. Too often parents have to resort to exaggerations in our attempts to motivate children, but out here the forces of nature make exaggeration unnecessary.
By the time we dragged our enervated bodies back to the campground we were bone-tired, dry inside and sticky outside, with eyes burning from drips of sunscreen and joints aching from miles of walking on uneven rocky trails. We had covered 8.5 miles. One of the great joys of such a hike comes afterward: stripping off the dusty clothes for a shower, then slowly re-entering the civilized world of Airstream living. Eleanor assembled a casual smorgasbord dinner of bread, several cheeses, cold cuts, salad, guacamole, and cottage cheese, and picked over it in our zombie-like state, then I made some popcorn and we watched a movie before collapsing into bed.
When we first came back to the campground after our hike we were struck by the lack of campers. Being Friday night we had expected that the place would fill up. After all, the weather is beautiful and I would expect this to be peak hiking season. But nobody showed up. It's still just us and one other guy in the RV camping area. I'm amazed but I can't complain. The campground is dead quiet most of the time (just a few day hikers driving in, or tent campers walking over to use the bathrooms), and it feels like was have the park almost to ourselves.
So we are seriously contemplating spending a third night here. It's only $8 per night (no hookups, no dump, but there are bathrooms and a dishwashing sink to help extend your holding tanks) and the climate is far better than where we are about to go. Our solar panels are getting the batteries up to about 95% of capacity because it's summer, so electricity isn't an issue, and we have plenty of food.
If we do stay today, there's another hike nearby that I'm tempted to sell the family on, called Devil's Hall, and it's only half the length of yesterday's hike with a piddling 400 ft ascent. There's also the park Visitor Center that we should visit, and if nothing else I could be happy just reading a few books and listening to the birds. At this writing, everyone else is asleep, so we'll hold a family conference later this morning to decide.


So here's a cool thing. Amazon now has a way to add things to your Amazon shopping cart from Twitter. Once you link your Amazon account and Twitter, if you see a Tweet with an Amazon link (like, say...a book!) you reply to the Tweet adding the hashtag #AmazonCart, and it adds that item to your cart. You haven't bought it - but it's there for you when you want to. Can't wait to try this out!


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Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Document Number: 2013-25868
Agency: Department of Justice
https://regulations.justia.com/regulations/fedreg/2013/10/31/2013-25868.html
Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Pursuant to the Clean Water Act
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection, with Change; Comments Requested: COPS Progress Report
Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board
Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
The purpose of this notice is to announce the meeting of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Advisory Policy Board (APB). The CJIS APB is a federal advisory committee established pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This meeting announcement is being published as required by Section 10 of the FACA. The FBI CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical and operational issues related to the programs administered by the FBI's CJIS Division, and thereafter, making appropriate recommendations to the FBI Director. The programs administered by the CJIS Division are the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System/Next Generation Identification, Interstate Identification Index, Law Enforcement Online, National Crime Information Center, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, National Incident-Based Reporting System, National Data Exchange, and Uniform Crime Reporting. This meeting is open to the public. All attendees will be required to sign-in at the meeting registration desk. Registrations will be accepted on a space available basis. Interested persons whose registrations have been accepted may be permitted to participate in the discussions at the discretion of the meeting chairman and with approval of the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Any member of the public may file a written statement with the Board. Written comments shall be focused on the APB's current issues under discussion and may not be repetitive of previously submitted written statements. Written comments should be provided to Mr. R. Scott Trent, DFO, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting so that the comments may be made available to the APB for their consideration prior to the meeting. Anyone requiring special accommodations should notify Mr. Trent at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting.
Commerce in Explosives; List of Explosives Materials
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 841(d) and 27 CFR 555.23, the Department must publish and revise at least annually in the Federal Register a list of explosives determined to be within the coverage of 18 U.S.C. 841 et seq. The list covers not only explosives, but also blasting agents and detonators, all of which are defined as explosive materials in 18 U.S.C. 841(c). The Department further seeks to clarify that ``black powder substitutes'' are explosives; and have, therefore, added this term to the List of Explosive Materials. This notice publishes the 2013 List of Explosive Materials.
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Heterogeneous System Architecture Foundation
Agency: Antitrust Division, Department of Justice
Notice Pursuant to The National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993; DVD Copy Control Association
Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ASTM International Standards
AG Survey of Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program Grantees Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection
Progress Reports Rules Revision
Type: Rule
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) removes from regulations and/or modifies two types of progress reports: transfer reports and triennial reports.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; New Collection: 2013 Census of Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Geospatial Capabilities Survey
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; GE Healthcare
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Siegfried USA, LLC
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Application, Stepan Company
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals, Inc.
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Watson Pharma, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Cambrex Charles City, Inc.
Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Siegfried (USA), LLC
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Pharmacore, Inc.
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Stepan Company
Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Application, Research Triangle Institute
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Penick Corporation
Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Akorn, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Application, Nektar Therapeutics
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Agilent Technologies
Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Application, Wildlife Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Siegfried USA, LLC
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; United States Pharmacopeial Convention
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, Austin Pharma, LLC.
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Noramco, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Noramco, Inc. (GA)
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Penick Corporation
Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Application; Cambrex Charles City, Inc.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; Chemtos, LLC
Meeting of the National Coordination Committee on the AI/AN SANE-SART Initiative
Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
The National Coordination Committee on the American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Initiative (``National Coordination Committee'' or ``Committee'') will meet to carry out its mission to provide valuable advice to assist the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to promote culturally relevant, victim-centered responses to sexual violence within AI/AN communities.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection: Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Technical Assistance Program
Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To Know Act
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Application for Permit To Import Controlled Substances for Domestic and/or Scientific Purposes Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952 (DEA Form 357)
Certification of Compliance With the Statutory Eligibility Requirements of the Violence Against Women Act as Amended for Applicants to the STOP (Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program; Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection
Agency: Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Monthly Return of Arson Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Number of Full-time Law Enforcement Employees as of October 31
Ronald F. Lambert, D.D.S.; Decision and Order
Mark G. Medinnus, D.D.S.; Decision and Order
Morris W. Cochran, M.D.; Decision and Order
Kenneth Harold Bull, M.D.; Decision and Order
Anthony E. Wicks, M.D. Decision and Order

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Ah, the holiday season. Festive lights, smiling people, glowing firesides in homes along your street, and all the images that a Bing Crosby album conjures up. However cozy and quaint, this picture-perfect version of "the most wonderful time of the year" isn't an accurate depiction of what many of us are experiencing at the end of December. For a variety of reasons, many people find the holidays to be the most difficult time of the year. A highly commercialized event when demands on our time, good-nature, and wallet are at an all-time high, most of us have reported some form of holiday stress. Those frequently impacted are introverts, those who have suffered a loss, people who have had difficult holiday experiences in the past, and those who have experienced trauma, particularly within a relationship, but this list is far from exclusive.
Our society has become heavily invested in the glittering idea of the very merry holiday season as evidenced by the billions of dollars we spend as a nation on gifts, decorating, food and entertaining each December. Holiday advertising typically shows a smiling, happy family setting, where everyone is enjoying themselves and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. This hasn't left a lot of room within the collective awareness for the more realistic holiday experience, which is one of struggle with this time of year. A common complaint is, "I feel like the weird one" or "No one understands why I feel the way I do about the holidays". Well-meaning friends make jokes like, "Bah humbug… hahaha!" but they're neither helpful nor all that funny. So, many for whom the holidays aren't a much-anticipated time end up isolating themselves or surviving by faking it, forcing their way through the demands of holiday parties, shopping and family gatherings, stumbling into January exhausted and spent. This often presents as a sort of post-holiday depression, with people reporting a desire to further withdraw from their lives, a sense of sadness they can't identify the source of, feelings of irritability or frustration. If this is the real cost of the holidays to a growing group, what can we do differently?
Stop faking it. Be honest with yourself and those who care about you. If you're having a hard time, those emotions are valid and they're trying to communicate something important to you like, "This hurts!". Honour your feelings by creating some space for them rather than pushing them aside. This might include talking openly with someone you trust about how the holidays really feel for you or journaling about it.
Figure out what you need. Introverts often talk about the holidays as being a nightmarish time of year where they stumble from one loud get-together to the next, with rarely a moment to recharge. If that's you, schedule in some quiet time between commitments. If this seems impossible, maybe it's time to re-think the number of gatherings you're attending. Those who are grieving notice their emotions are especially raw at this time of year, so stepping up your self-care and giving yourself permission to do less of everything can be the difference between burnout and a manageable (if not celebratory) holiday season. Individuals who have experienced trauma – particularly within their family, for example during childhood – frequently describe a building tension as the holidays and the need to make decisions about seeing family members approaches. Empowerment and a sense of one's ability to keep oneself safe – even from imagined threats – is the top priority. Take some time before the emotions and stress of the holidays take over to plan out what you'd like it to look like. Don't be afraid to send your regrets to that family gathering that always ends in conflict. Remember that genetic relatedness does not always equate to safe, warm, and predictable bonds. As an adult, you get to choose who you call "family".
Ask for what you need. Perhaps the most meaningful gift your family and friends could give you this year is one less event to attend, fewer gifts to buy, or no cooking for the annual potluck dinner. People are creatively embracing a different festive spirit by opting for takeout rather than the demanding turkey dinner, skipping the $20 grab gift (let's be honest, who ever went home with something you couldn't have done without?), or getting away from it all – whether that's a movie marathon in the basement with your "family" of choice or a tropical vacation. Don't be afraid to offer these suggestions. Often there are many others within the group feeling as you do but who are too worried about being seen as Scrooge to speak up. Chances are they'll thank you later for taking the lead and you'll all enjoy a more relaxed celebration.
Pick and choose how you use your resources. You do not need to go to every single holiday party, gathering, or dinner. Most of us have a standard list that is predictable from year-to-year. Christmas morning with the kids. Dinner with Mom and Dad. Dinner with the in-laws. Party at the neighbors. Staff party. Staff party number two. The same exists with gifts, and in that category the list can go far beyond the capacity of our bank account. Well before the season begins, sit down and make a list of the events you typically receive an invite to and the gifts you usually give. Be honest with yourself about how much time and money you can commit to these things (don't forget – every gift bought is also time spent shopping) and still come out whole in January. This might mean you decide to skip the mall and instead make donations in the name of recipients, and rotate your attendance at certain events – rather than doing your spouse's work party first, then racing off to yours which is always the same night, why not pick one and catch the other next year? You'll likely have a better experience, even if you miss Mike's annual table dance.
The holiday season can be a meaningful time for many. However, if your past Decembers haven't typically been merry and bright, the most healing gift you can give yourself is that of permission to feel as you do. I've offered some suggestions to get you started, but ultimately I want you to know that whatever you feel you need is worth considering, and that you're not alone in your experience.


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If a warranty is not properly transferred, it expires and is not transferable. The current warranty transfer fee must be paid when the warranty transfer form is submitted. Call Advanced Foundation Repair to find out the amount of your warranty transfer fee.
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When Dave Matthews and Sean McKenzie first met, they realized they had a few things in common, like a passion for making wine at least as strong as their passion for drinking it. They set out into wine country, looking for a way to make quality wines accessible to everyone. Along the way, they found inspiration in the down-to-earth characters and unforgettable flavors that give the region its rare kind of charm.
You might know Dave from his day-job as a professional musician, but his passion for winemaking stretches back nearly as far as his love for music. With a winery in Virginia under his belt, Dave's no amateur, but when he chose to lay down roots in the California wine country, he knew he couldn't go it alone.
New Zealand native Sean McKenzie has spent a lifetime perfecting his craft at wineries around the world. At The Dreaming Tree, Sean repeatedly demonstrates his ability to preserve California's most prestigious growing regions and their respective styles through the portfolio's stellar lineup.
When you get two people together who share the same passion, interesting things are bound to happen. Whether it's finding the right notes and rhythms in a piece of music, or the right tones and flavors in a great bottle of wine, Sean and Dave know how to create something special that not only entertains, but really hits the spot. Like the saying goes - "Great minds drink alike".
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Kengo Kuma & Associates wins international competition to design the Maritime History Museum
May 21, 2018 May 19, 2018 France, Kengo Kuma, Museum, News
Kengo Kuma & Associates won the 1st prize for the international competition to design the Maritime History Museum of Saint-Malo in collaboration with Egis Grand Ouest (engineering), Lucigny Talhouet & Associés (quantity surveyor), Theatre projects (acoustics & scénography) and Volga Urbanisme & Paysage (landscape).
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Saint-Malo is one of the most emblematic cities in France, located in the north-east of Brittany, on the Channel coast. The aim of the future museum is to highlight its maritime prestigious history through all the eras: past, present and future.
Urban impact – a core role in the dynamism of the city
The project takes place in front of Duguay-Trouin dock and is a unique opportunity to balance with the "Intramuros" historial city fortifications. The new museum stands as a counterpoint, a new place of destination and attraction.
It forms a key piece in terms of articulation between the historical city and the new districts. In opposition to the "Intramuros", anchored on its rocks and surrounded by its ramparts, the museum rises and opens onto its territory.
Architecture & Museography – harbour spirit / flexible and evolutive platforms
Its architectural form responds to the harbor typologies and to both naval and industrial architecture facing it. The compact and vertical shape, echoing the existing silos, is a new benchmark which allows to create large urban spaces necessary for the cultural program to breathe and offers a suspended unique museum experience.
From the initial request to create a belvedere above the museum, we chose to create a "belvedere museum" offering a panoramic view directly from the exhibition spaces. Our design proposal strives to offer soft, efficient and evolutionary surfaces that can evolve over the time to absorb new collections as well as new museum practices.
On the sea side, the wind sweeps and carves the volumes resulting in this volumetric singularity that characterizes the main entrance facade. This city-sea dichotomy, balance-imbalance, is highlighted and thus responds to the different contexts.
Materiality – inside / outside dichotomy
For the exterior skin we chose an engraved zinc, rough with clear shades that captures the natural light and the special atmosphere of Saint-Malo. Its use in vertical elements randomizes the building giving a visual vibration that changes according to the viewpoint of the observer and the orientation of the sun.
Its texture, light gray and slightly shiny, reflects the water and the sky. The project will melt in with the landscape. It will not appear as a massive volume but as a filtered facade. Source by Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Location: Saint-Malo, France
Architect: Kengo Kuma & Associates
Partner in charge: Matthieu Wotling
Project Team: Elise Fauquembergue, Ivana Jordanovska, Barbara Stallone
Engineering: Egis Grand Ouest
Quantity Surveyor: Lucigny Talhouet & Associés
Acoustics & Scénography: Theatre projects
Landscape: Volga Urbanisme & Paysage
Program: permanent and temporary exhibitions, educational activities, events and restaurant
Surface: 6,000m2
Images: L'Autre Image, via Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Fronto-temporal dementia
A less common cause of dementia, and one that often affects people in younger age groups. It includes a range of conditions in which there is damage is to the front and sides of the brain and affects personality, emotions, decision-making, speech and language. It used to be known as Pick's disease
Symptoms can include:
Personality changes, such as loss of inhibition, apathy or inappropriate behaviour of which the person is often unaware
Loss of emotional warmth and empathy for others
Decline in language abilities – including difficulty getting words out or problems with understanding words and names
Overeating or changes in dietary preference, particularly cravings for sweet food
Changes in sexual behaviour
Memory problems. Although day to day memory remains intact in the early stages, communication difficulties mean
the problems seem more severe
Alzheimer's drugs such as Aricept are not normally prescribed and can may occasionally make symptoms worse. Speech therapists may be helpful for language problems.
Knowing more about the disease and understanding that it it this which is the cause of behaviour changes, can help the person and those around them to cope with the disease. Coping strategies include avoiding confrontation and working round obsessions rather than trying to change the person's behaviour.
Published: 22nd January, 2017
Updated: 8th February, 2017
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A group of apetito colleagues have decided to come together to test their nerves and jump 10,000ft out of a plane for a fantastic cause!
Thank you apetito!
apetito's £20,000 donation rounds off a year of support for its charity partner Alzheimer's Support.
Our 10 dementia advisers give support, information and advice and stay in touch regularly. They are the first port of call after a diagnosis of dementia - and as things change over time.
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Find the support you need to live well with dementia.
Events and activity groups for people living with dementia in Wiltshire. Updated weekly.
Our seven memory cafes meet monthly to give the whole family a chance to find out more about dementia, socialise with others in the same situation and chat informally to professionals.
Mill Street Club, Trowbridge
Our Mill Street Club is open four days a week, bringing companionship, stimulation and activity to people living with dementia in West Wiltshire.
Online training course for family carers
Our free online training courses help people of all ages who find themselves in a caring role. Understanding more about dementia and the practical help that is available can make all the difference.
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Find out more about the aims and values that underpin our organisation and how we work with others.
Advice for anyone concerned about a failing memory. Why it is a good idea to get diagnosed if you suspect Alzheimer's or any form of dementia and the support that is there to help.
Skydive for dementia!
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a tandem skydive for Alzheimer's Support March 2021. Read more
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Windsor Property Tax Guide: 7 Towns Near Windsor With Low Property Tax Rates
Posted by Goran Todorovic on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 9:20:37 AM By Goran Todorovic / January 24, 2023 Comment
When investigating the cost of living in Windsor, it helps to have a firm grasp of how property taxes will affect annual expenses. It can be challenging to account for property taxes because they vary from town-to-town and address to address. Are you looking at homes for sale in Windsor or the surrounding area? Learning about nearby towns with the lowest property tax rates will help you dial in your budget so that you can find the perfect home for the perfect price. Here's everything you need to know about cities near Windsor with the lowest property taxes.
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Ontario?
In Ontario, property taxes are used to fund city-level government services and local schools. For this reason, everyone's property tax combines two tiers: the municipal portion and the education portion. Your personal rate is based on the assessed value of your home, so people living in the most expensive neighbourhoods will likely pay higher bills even if the property tax rate is lower. The assessment is provided by a government agency known as MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). In order to calculate your specific property tax rate, they multiply your current value assessment with the combined municipal and education tax rates for your class of property. Each municipality makes annual adjustments to these rates to account for inflation and fluctuating budgets.
Those looking to live as close to Windsor itself may find the home they've been dreaming of in Tecumseh, just east of the city. It stretches from Lake St. Clair inland to Highway 8, with the most development centred on the northern end along Tecumseh, Lesperance, and Manning Roads.
Tecumseh homeowners pay a property tax rate of 1.425329%, equivalent to about $4,276 annually for a $300,000 home. Those owning farmland in Tecumseh's more rural areas pay 0.356332% in taxes or approximately $356 per $100,000 value. Single-family detached properties comprise most of Tecumseh's homes for sale. Although they're available in small quantities, condos for sale start at around $400,000, while detached houses start at around a half-million dollars. However, some luxury homes can reach $1 million or more.
This lively suburb is just a few minutes from the heart of Windsor. The St. Clair Beach Shopping Centre provides convenient shopping for everyday errands and delicious restaurants like El Patron Mexican Grill and Georgia Rae's Hot Chicken, just a few of the numerous varied cuisines in Tecumseh. There's also extensive green space throughout town, including the 65-acre waterfront Lakewood Park (home to trails, outdoor fitness equipment, and a disc golf course) and Lacasse Park, home to the town's famous Corn Festival.
Tecumseh Amenities
Lakewood Park
Lacasse Park
St. Clair Beach Shopping Centre
Tecumseh Arena
Beach Grove Golf and Country Club
Convenient to Windsor International Airport
Lakeshore is a sprawling community stretching over 30 miles of Lake St. Clair waterfront. Owners pay a residential property tax rate of just 1.28982% or roughly $3,869 per year for a $300,000 home. Farmland is taxed at 0.32246% or about $322 per $100,000. Homes for sale in Lakeshore consist almost entirely of single-family detached estates. Properties start in the mid-$300,000s for more modestly sized or older houses. However, luxury Lakeshore homes (often along or near the water) can top $1.25 million reasonably regularly.
The town is relatively new, formally created about 25 years ago by combining Tilbury North, Tilbury West, Maidstone, and Rochester, along with smaller settlements in the area. Most development is concentrated toward the northwestern corner, closest to Windsor. These parts of Lakeshore are less than a half-hour drive from downtown Windsor, while the opposite end of the community is nearly double that. The area is rich in history as one of the final stops for enslaved people fleeing the United States on the Underground Railroad, which residents can learn about at the John Freeman Walls Historic Site. Today, Lakeshore retains its overwhelmingly rural and agricultural character, making it an excellent community for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Residents can enjoy the lakefront scenery at Tremblay Beach Conservation Area or grab a drink or some homegrown food at Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery.
Lakeshore Amenities
Extensive Lake St. Clair waterfront
Tremblay Beach Conservation Area
Atlas Tube Centre
Maidstone Conservation Area
Rochester Place Golf Club
Essex is a charming town stretching from its more developed area along Highway 3 all the way south to the shores of Lake Erie.
Essex real estate is taxed at an assessed rate of 1.6109%, resulting in a tax bill of $4,833 each year for a $300,000 home. Farmland taxes are set at 0.3825% or just over $382 per $100,000 value. Housing in Essex is almost entirely single-family detached homes. They typically start in the low to mid-$300,000s for two- to four-bedroom properties. On the other hand, larger, newer, or lakefront homes can reach close to $1.5 million. Plenty of options can also be found in between for homebuyers with more moderate budgets.
In addition to the community of Essex proper, the official boundaries also include the settlements of Harrow and Colchester, the latter of which includes lakefront shops, restaurants, and the popular Colchester Harbour and Beach, a top boating and swimming destination. Cyclists and runners will enjoy nearby access to the Chrysler Greenway and Cypher Systems Group Greenway, while wine lovers will find a variety of wineries scattered through the town's gorgeous rural areas. Inside Essex itself, residents can enjoy a thriving downtown strip of shops and restaurants along Talbot Street.
Essex Amenities
Numerous wineries
Colchester Harbour and Beach
Essex Centre Sports Complex
Harrow Arena
Cypher Systems Group Greenway access
Chrysler Greenway access
Kingsville offers another desirable, low-tax suburb with a diverse economy combining eco-tourism, wine, and the area's traditional farming roots.
Kingsville's property tax rate is just 1.377787% or about $4,133 annually for a $300,000 home, while farmland is taxed at 0.344447% or approximately $344 per $100,000. Real estate in Kingsville is a combination of condos and single-family detached homes. Condos for sale in Kingsville can be found in the mid-$400,000s. Most properties sell from the $600,000s to just over $1 million, though high-end, new-construction houses reaching the $1.5–2 million range aren't uncommon. Homebuyers looking to build their own house also have their choice of a variety of lots and homesites, both in town and outside.
Just over 40 kilometres from Windsor, it's made up of a quaint downtown area on the shore of Lake Erie, surrounded by sprawling agricultural and natural areas to the north. Kingsville residents can enjoy some of the region's best wineries, with numerous spots located throughout the community. These include the popular Pelee Island Winery, Mastronardi Estate Winery, and a handful of others. Closer to home, Lakeside Park offers some of the area's best lake views, along with a swimming area, playground, sports courts, and walking trails.
Kingsville Amenities
Extensive wine production and wineries
Lakeside Park
Cedar Beach Conservation Area
Kingsville Golf and Country Club
Directly across the river from Detroit and just south of Windsor, LaSalle certainly does offer convenience to these two larger cities.
Both residential property and farmland are taxed at the same rate, 1.654161%. This means owners of a $300,000 property would pay annual property taxes of $4,962. Real estate in LaSalle is primarily single-family detached properties, although buyers will occasionally find condos for sale. Less recently built or more modestly sized detached homes can be found from the high $400,000s, though most sell from around $600,000 to $1.5 million or more. The area's most luxurious homes can top out over $3 million, typically for luxury properties on spacious lots. Vacant homesites can also be found from the mid-five figures to the high $300,000s.
There's plenty to do right within this charming town with historic French roots. These days, diverse restaurants line Front and Matchette Roads, while numerous parks and trails provide access to the Detroit River and the town's woodlands. Active residents can also take advantage of the Vollmer Complex, which provides an indoor pool, fitness centre and classes, public indoor skating, and many more amenities. LaSalle also hosts a popular annual Strawberry Festival, celebrating the local crop with parades and other delicious events.
LaSalle Amenities
Numerous marinas and riverfront properties
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
LaSalle Trail network
Multiple golf courses
Essex County Library - LaSalle Branch
Ontario's natural and agricultural heritage is front and center in Leamington, which has been dubbed the "Tomato Capital of Canada." Leamington property taxes are set at 1.906711% for those with city sewer service or 1.702846% for those in rural areas without. For those with a $300,000 home, that would be $5,720 or $5,109 per year, respectively. Farmland is taxed at 0.476678% and 0.425711% or $477/$426 annually per $100,000 in value.
Those shopping for homes in Leamington will find almost exclusively single-family detached houses. These can be found as affordably as $200,000-300,000 for more modestly sized or less recently updated properties. However, Leamington also offers a broad selection of luxury homes in the $2-3 million range for those looking for spacious homes on even more spacious lots. Between these extremes, most properties sell from the $400,000s to just over $1 million.
Leamington is much more than just tomato farms—it also sits along the shore of Lake Erie, providing top-notch waterfront fun at spots like Seacliff Park and Leamington Municipal Marina. In between, a quaint but thriving town with a variety of shopping, restaurants, and local amenities, like the popular Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, which offers a year-round fitness and sports hub for the community.
Leamington Amenities
Seacliff Park
Leamington Municipal Marina
Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre
Leamington Mall
Erie Shores Healthcare
Convenient to Point Pelee National Park, Pelee Island
Another delightful community on the Detroit River, Amherstburg is a small town rich in provincial and national history.
Property taxes in Amherstburg are assessed at a residential rate of 1.685949%, resulting in taxes of roughly $5,058 annually. Farmland in the community is taxed at 0.421486% or about $421 per $100,000 of value. Single-family homes dominate the housing stock of Amherstburg, with only a few condo communities as alternatives. Detached houses generally start in the mid- to high $400,000s, with most homes for sale set at listing prices in the high six figures. However, luxury real estate in Amherstburg can carry prices exceeding $3 million.
The area traces its roots back to the late 18th century when Fort Malden was constructed along the river, the site of which can still be visited today. The city was even the official Navy Yard of the Royal Navy. Residents can also enjoy this preserved area, complete with historic buildings, walking paths, mature landscaping, and some of Amherstburg's best waterfront views. These are just a small sampling of Amherstburg's historical locations, many of which are close to the downtown area, which is also home to Dalhousie Street restaurants and shopping. These include local favourites like The Salty Dog and Riccardo's Italian Restaurant. More rural areas of the community are the site of numerous wineries and parks and outdoor areas to enjoy the river, woods, and Lake Erie.
Amherstburg Amenities
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg Freedom Museum
Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Pointe West Golf Club
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Horseshoe Lake conservation extends protected corridor along Willamette River
Corvallis, Ore.— A new conservation acquisition will permanently protect important habitat for species including Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, Oregon chub, Pacific lamprey, western pond turtles and red-legged frogs.
The 175 acre Horseshoe Lake property has been protected by the Greenbelt Land Trust and consists of Willamette River frontage near Albany, Ore., in Linn County that will benefit fish and wildlife identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy. The purchase was made possible through a strong partnership with the existing landowners, the land, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the Bonneville Power Administration and the Meyer Memorial Trust.
"This dynamic river section, with its complex side channel systems, floodplain forests and cold water sloughs offers an unprecedented opportunity to conduct large-scale restoration to re-establish an active floodplain for the benefit of declining fish and wildlife species, as well as assisting with erosion control, water storage and flooding," says Greenbelt Land Trust Director Michael Pope.
Horseshoe Lake extends the footprint of conservation in this region, which now totals over 1,600 acres of protected lands, including many Willamette greenway properties such as Truax Island, Half Moon Bend Landing, Riverside Landing, Tripp Greenway, Bowers Rock State Park, and the land trust's easement on a nearby 200 acre floodplain property.
Conservation easements allow for some traditional uses of the land, such as farming, by the landowner but permanently protect important wildlife habitat. They also allow conversion of farmland to restoration and conservation purposes. They are particularly effective in the Willamette Valley where 96 percent of the land is privately owned.
The conservation of Horseshoe Lake was made possible through a partnership with landowners Art and Judy Waggle, Bill and Barbara Stellmacher, and the family of Maria Carnegie.
Funding from this project was dedicated through:
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board through its Willamette Special Investment Partnership (SIP). The goal of the Willamette SIP is to identify and implement high-priority land conservation, fish passage, and habitat restoration projects that contribute to the enhancement of resident and migratory fish populations in the mainstem and tributaries of the Willamette River. The Meyer Memorial Trust through the Willamette Initiative assisted Greenbelt Land Trust with the capacity to manage this complex transaction.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program, which was created to manage the funds dedicated to the State of Oregon by the Bonneville Power Administration for wildlife habitat mitigation in the Willamette Valley. The agreement requires a substantial investment in wildlife and fish habitat restoration over the next 15 years.
Bonneville Power Administration funding helps fulfill an agreement that the State of Oregon made in 2010 to protect nearly 17,000 acres of Willamette Basin wildlife habitat. The agreement dedicates stable funding from electric ratepayers for 15 years to safeguard Willamette habitat for native species, supporting state efforts to protect the Willamette Basin and fulfilling BPA's responsibility under the Northwest Power Act to offset the impacts of federal flood control and hydropower dams.
NOTE: Greenbelt Land Trust will host a public "Willamette Celebration" event at Horseshoe Lake on Friday, September 14 from 4-6 p.m. that will include tours and River musings from honored speakers and landowners. To learn more and to obtain directions, contact jessica@greenbeltlandtrust.org.
Meta Loftsgaarden, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Deputy Director, (503) 986-0203
Doug Johnson, Bonneville Power Administration, Public Affairs Specialist, (503) 236-5840
Jessica McDonald, Greenbelt Land Trust, Development Director (541) 752-9609
Meg Kenagy, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Communications coordinator, (503) 947-6021


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Forward () was a Danish political party founded in November 2019 by Simon Emil Ammitzbøll-Bille and Christina Egelund, after they in October left the Liberal Alliance. Ammitzbøll-Bille was chairman and Egelund vice chairman and political spokesperson. Both had been leading figures in Liberal Alliance prior to the June election, that saw Egelund losing her seat in the Folketing, while Ammitzbøll-Bille was reelected.

Forward characterized itself as a centrist party based on liberal values, and saw itself as the centre-right version of the Danish Social Liberal Party. The party was pro-EU, and advocated for the abolition of two of the Danish opt-outs. They supported Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, chairman of Venstre, as prime minister. Their name was inspired by the French La République En Marche!.

On 8 October 2020, Simon Emil Amitzbøll-Bille and Christina Egelund announced that Forward was disbanded.

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Political parties established in 2019
2019 establishments in Denmark
Centre-right parties in Europe
Classical liberal parties
Liberal parties in Denmark

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Hochul Defends Her Congressional Voting Record
Kathy Hochul is firing back against the critics.
Kathy Hochul spoke with reporters on Sunday.
Author: Danny Spewak (WGRZ)
Published: 8/28/2014 11:47:25 PM
Updated: 11:47 PM EDT August 28, 2014
LANCASTER, N.Y. – Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Kathy Hochul defended her Congressional voting record at a campaign event in Lancaster on Thursday, downplaying The New York Times' editorial decision this week to officially endorse her primary opponent.
Hochul, running against Columbia Law professor Tim Wu in a primary race independent of the Democratic primary for Governor, has attempted to reaffirm her positions on several issues after the Times criticized her for a "willingness to shift politically." In their endorsement of Wu, the newspaper wrote that Hochul "has a deeply troubling record on health reform, gun control and environmental deregulation," citing her stances a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 26th District in Western New York.
"The people who know me best," Hochul said, "know my record of accomplishment."
Hochul's record on health care is under attack because she opposed parts of the Affordable Care Act during her tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the editorial slammed her for receiving an endorsement from the National Rifle Association in 2012.
"She undoubtedly embraced those views to try to win re-election in a district that had become a stronghold for Republicans," the editorial board wrote.
On Thursday, Wu highlighted her voting record as an example of a political flip-flop, claiming it "should be considered disqualifying for someone who is seeking the nomination of the Democratic party in this state."
"I'm not buying that," Hochul said. "Nobody is."
Hochul explained that she only opposed certain portions of the Affordable Care Act, including the medical device tax. In 2012, she did vote against a bill to repeal the health care law and subsequently released a statement that said "I voted against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act because House leadership offered no alternative other than to return our country to a broken, unsustainable health care system." In that same statement, Hochul said she voted against the medical device tax because it unfairly burdened manufacturers.
"I stood up for the Affordable Care Act, but I also said many times that it needs to be fixed, there are certain components that need to be fixed. I never voted to repeal it," Hochul said. "I voted to repeal certain sections, so I believe that was taken out of context."
As for the National Rifle Association, Hochul said it was simply a matter of supporting Second Amendment rights for hunters and other gun owners.
"I have said all along, as a county clerk, one of my responsibilities was to issue pistol permits, make sure background checks were accomplished. I had relationships with the second amendment community because they were my constituents. And there's a lot of people up here who are sportsmen. People like to target practice and I want to make sure they know they have the right to continue those activities.
"Reasonable gun owners I talk to, the non-extremists on both sides, understand that those are not inconsistent positions. But they really represent the mainstream views of the areas I represented in Congress."
Wu challenged Hochul to a debate on Thursday, which she admitted was under consideration but not a guarantee.
"It's very important I do what I'm doing right now," Hochul said after the meet-and-greet in Lancaster, "and not be sitting in a studio."
"We're both Democrats," Wu said. "We should at least meet in person and have a debate."
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To shift our focus from what is going on outside of us, and to tune in to what is going on within us. To know our fears, our wounds, our grief and as well as our joys and to embrace ourselves fully. When we are able to deeply connect with ourselves, and meet ourselves with compassion and care, the life we are truly craving is possible.
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Dr. Mudit Khanna
Consultant - Orthopaedics, Trauma and Joint Replacement
Dr. Mudit Khanna - Consultant - Orthopaedics, Trauma and Joint Replacement in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Mudit Khanna graduated from the Prestigious King George Medical College from where he completed both his M.B.B.S. and M.S. in Orthopaedic Surgery. Most of his higher surgical training in Orthopaedic Surgery has centredaround gaining expertise in the field of joint replacement surgery in centres of great repute within the United Kingdom and in other reputed centres across Europe, United States of America and Australia. While pursuing his higher surgical training in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery in the United Kingdom for a period of five years in various capacities, he completed his M.R.C.S. from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K. and M.Ch. in Orthopaedic Surgery from University of Dundee, Scotland, UK. He has worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UK and was awarded the Asia Pacific Zimmer Fellowship, which he pursued at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA. He has an expertise at performing all forms of primary and revision joint replacement cases and is a trusted name at handling complex sports related injuries requiring arthroscopic treatment.
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, U.K.(Member).
Indian Orthopaedic Association (Member)
Indian Orthopaedic Society, UK (Member).
Soft Tissue Repair
Revision Joint Surgery
Bone Fracture Repair
Fusion of bones
Spine Fusion
Chondroplasty
MBBS - King George Medical College, Lucknow
MS - Orthopaedics - King George Medical College, Lucknow
MCh - Orthopaedics - University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
Senior Clinical Fellowship - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UK


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Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Land Use Group Receives Award From Habitat for Humanity
Norris McLaughlin, P.A.
Somerville, NJ 08876-1018
Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr.
(908) 722-0700, X-4224
ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com
Land Use Group Receives Award
From Habitat for Humanity
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Real Estate & Land Use Group of the Somerville law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., P.A. was recognized as a Golden Hammer Supporter for their pro bono work for the Raritan Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH).
The NMM Real Estate & Land Use Group worked diligently against objections to obtain variances and site plan approval for RVHFH's Somerset County Franklin Township project. The project, which includes four homes for low-income families on Girard Avenue, is the first in a series of projects for which the Real Estate & Land Use Group is offering their services. The Norris McLaughlin, P.A. attorneys involved included Mike Ligorano, who accepted the award on the firm's behalf, Christopher Stevenson, Christine Socha and Pat Mottola. Future RVHFH projects that the Real Estate & Land Use Group is supporting with pro bono services include Bridgewater, Califon, Clinton Township, Hillsborough and a possible project in Franklin, Hunterdon County.
"As with all our projects, the Franklin Township development – from the land itself to the site preparation, construction and final landscaping – would not happen if it weren't for dedicated people, companies and organizations who are committed to providing affordable housing for those who otherwise would be stuck in substandard living conditions," stated Pam Ely, Executive Director of the Raritan Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
The attorneys in the Real Estate & Land Use Group, for more than fifty years, have represented private owners and developers, institutional investors and lenders, property managers, end-users and others in a broad range of real estate matters. Our attorneys practice throughout the State of New Jersey and at all levels of government. As the exclusive New Jersey member of Meritas, a worldwide affiliation of independent law firms who meet the highest standards of competency and service across the United States and in 70 countries, Norris McLaughlin, P.A.& Marucs is able to effectively coordinate multi-state transactions by providing high-quality real estate legal services outside the State of New Jersey.
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, serving Somerset and Hunterdon counties, builds permanent affordable housing for low-income families via a cooperative, volunteer effort. RVHFH volunteers find the site, raise the funds, and select a family for each new home. Then, the selected family works side-by-side with RVHFH and community volunteers on the construction of their new home. The family purchases the home upon completion with the help of a zero-interest mortgage provided by Habitat. Once they purchase the house, they are responsible for home maintenance and for monthly payments of principal, taxes, insurance and utilities. Mortgage payments are recycled to fund the construction of more houses. To insure the continued availability of affordable housing in the community, the deeds to the properties are restricted. RVHFH works exclusively with low–income families, those who earn 30-50% of median income and meet other additional guidelines.
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August 27, 2015 ~ "National Burger Day" ~ will be a very happy day for my husband. He LOVES hamburgers. The only thing he loves as much as hamburgers is fried prosciutto. As a special treat for my hubby I am combining his two favorites to create this Italian Cheeseburger for a fun summer dinner.
Pictured above: Brioche roll from the local bakery…rich and buttery!
Place vegetable oil in sauté pan and heat over medium-low heat. When oil is hot, place prosciutto slices in oil and fry until crispy, turning once. Remove prosciutto from oil and place on paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
In a bowl mix hamburger, black pepper, Cajun seasoning and sour cream. Form hamburger mixture into 3 flat hamburger patties.
Place mozzarella slices in a flat dish. Pour the balsamic vinegar over the mozzarella. Place in refrigerator to marinate.
Grill hamburgers (or use your favorite cooking method for hamburgers) until the desired doneness. Place brioche buns on the grill to lightly toast.
To serve: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of toasted brioche bun. Top with grilled hamburger. Top hamburger with slice of marinated mozzarella, 2 slices of fried prosciutto and a slice of tomato. Spread mayonnaise on the top half of toasted brioche bun and place on top of tomato.
Wine Pairing: What to Drink with What you Eat (Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page) suggest serving California Syrah with hamburgers. A nice Cabernet Sauvignon would be a very nice choice too.
And don't forget the Italian Sparkling Water for the table.
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His Excellency Prime Minister Dr.Haider Al-Abadi has received, in his office Today on Sunday, the spiritual father and religious leader of the Yazidi community of Iraq Baba Sheikh Khurto Hajji Ismail and his accompanying delegation.
Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has welcomed Baba Sheikh Khurto Hajji Ismail, stressing the keenness of the Iraqi government to take care of all the components of the Iraqi people and its commitment to give it the status it deserves. They are representing a dear part of our Iraqi people.
His Excellency pointed to the great victory achieved by our heroic forces in all its forms against Daesh's terrorism, explaining that this enemy in its crimes was brutalized, which no one of our people components could escape from it, including the Yezidi community, His Excellency has added that we are determining to follow up on the displacement and killing that took place and that the government will work to bring the Yazidis back to their areas as soon as possible after ensuring that they are free from mines and explosives and implementing the Stability Support Plan in cooperation with the international community, as well as the ongoing search for victims of terrorism.
For his part, the spiritual leader of the Yezidi community has praised the victory achieved by his Excellency Prime Minister that gave the Yazidis hope to return to their areas, after the killing and destruction was caused by Daesh, Stressing that the Yezidis proud in belonging to their country Iraq.
Dr. Haider Al-Abadi has listened to the observations presented by the delegation and directed to follow up and resolve it.


I've been posting a lot of old stuff recently. Here's something new. Craig, Luciano and Armstrong in Dublin this March. Dig it.
Another one from 2007. Nina Nastasia & Jim White. Simple album cover poster. With an album cover this good it had to be used.
Simple poster for Jason Molina playing Dublin back in 2007.
I posted James Blunt's first Dublin gig a while ago, it was February '05. In April he was back but in Whelan's this time. He was in The Village in June and The Point in December.
Tight specs on this one again.
Hoodoo Gurus from Australia played Dublin in 2008. I mixed a couple of their album covers for this.
Dimitri From Paris show from 2005 in Cork.
Hip Hop promotors Wide O brought this tour to Dublin in 2004.


For those of you who love Ina Garten's recipes, a group of us get together and re-create on of her recipes at home. This fresh lemon mousse is a summer dessert but it's elegant enough to serve to company any time of the year.
In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together the 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until with mixture thickens like pudding. Take off the heat and set aside for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until completely chilled.
Using a carrot peeler, remove the zest of 3 lemons, being careful to avoid the white pith. Put the zest in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the sugar and pulse until the zest is very finely minced into the sugar.
Cream the butter and beat in the sugar and lemon mixture. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and then add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until combined. The mixture will look curdled, but as soon as you begin to cook the mixture it smooths out fine.
Pour the mixture into a 2 quart saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, (about 7-10 minutes), stirring constantly. As soon as it begins to thicken, remove from heat, cool and refrigerate.
Place egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed. Add the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar and continue to beat until the whites are stiff and shiny. Carefully fold the beaten whites into the cold lemon mixture with a rubber spatula. Place the cream in the same bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (no need to clean the bowl) and beat on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture. Fold in the lemon curd and pour into a 7-inch diameter, 3-inch deep souffle dish. Decorate with sweetened whipped cream and lemon slices.
Whip on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
Spoon or pipe cream on top of mousse.
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I'm just...without words that are worthy. Just WOW!
Seriously fabulous treat for summer. So light and fresh. Yummy!
You had me a Lemon Meringue pie in a jar...awesome! Great recipe.
Lemon mousse with lemon curd, that´s an awesome dessert! Haven´t made a lemon mousse in years.
Please pass the extra large spoon over here!
Holy cow... just pinned that lemon curd photo! Thanks for sharing this luscious looking dessert!
Mmmm - I want to run to the kitchen and make some of this right now!
Those are beautiful, Patti! I could eat your lemon curd and/or your lemon mousse with a spoon. Delicious either way!
Can I stay for dessert??
This looks absolutely delicious. So light and fluffy. I just want to dive right in with a giant spoon.
This looks like the perfect dessert to have after a big Easter meal!
oh em gee - your mousse is gorgeous! It looks so smooth, light and just bursting with lemon flavour. This is perfect now that the temperature's rising.
I am normally not a mousse fan because I am not a fan of chocolate mouse but lemon mousse, yes please.
I love lemon curd and lemon anything just about this looks fantastic. I fill cakes with this heavenly mixture and it's just divine. Your blog looks great Patti!
I'm drooling!! I'm a lemon lover and this pudding looks dreamy!
Love all the lemon desserts but love the one in the jar most !! Beautiful !!
OH WOW! Lemon makes me swoon. Thanks for sharing at Weekend Potluck!
Hi Patti, this is a delicious dish. I've made it too before. I so look forward to Ina Fridays.