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S&P 500 climbs again, closing out best week since November
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 15.09 points to 3,886.83.
(Associated Press )
By Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga
Feb. 5, 2021 4:58 PM PT
Wall Street closed out a winning week Friday as the Standard & Poor's 500 notched its fifth gain in a row and its biggest weekly increase since November.
The benchmark index rose 0.4% and ended the week 4.6% higher, more than making up for its decline in January. The latest gain nudged the S&P 500 to another all-time high. The Nasdaq composite also capped the week with a record high. Small-company stocks fared even better than the broader market, a sign that investors are feeling more optimistic about the economy.
The market largely shrugged off a dismal jobs report for January that showed the U.S. economy remaining in dire straits due to the pandemic. Investors have been focusing instead on the prospects for another economic boost from Washington. Overnight, the Senate narrowly passed a measure that will fast-track aid.
Surprisingly good earnings reports, news that a recent surge in new coronavirus cases is easing, and progress in vaccine distribution have also helped keep investors in a buying mood.
The S&P 500 index rose 15.09 points, or 0.4%, to 3,886.83. Its weekly gain is its biggest since November. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 92.38 points, or 0.3%, to 31,148.24. The Nasdaq rose 78.55 points, or 0.6%, to 13,856.30.
The Department of Labor said Friday that employers added only 49,000 jobs in January, far below forecasts. The disappointing report came as much of the country remains saturated with coronavirus cases. A report Thursday showed the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits remained well above historic norms.
Service industries continue to be the hardest hit by the pandemic as people refrain from travel and dining out, among other activities.
Investors are focused on the prospects for more stimulus. President Biden urged Democratic lawmakers this week to "act fast" on his stimulus plan. Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on Biden's $1.9-trillion package, but it appears Senate Democrats will be using their new-found majority to push the measure through without Republican support.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller company stocks climbed 30.91 points, or 1.4%, to 2,233.33, a record high. When the Russell outpaces other indexes, it's a sign that investors are growing more confident about the economy's growth prospects. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 1.17% from 1.12% late Thursday.
Gains in communications stocks and companies that rely on consumer spending helped lift the market, outweighing a decline in technology stocks.
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The rally in GameStop may have been spurred by the online platform Robinhood lifting trade restrictions it had placed last week on that stock and shares of a few other companies that were hyped on social media and internet forums.
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Catholic Clare Franciscan Poor Clares Pope St Clare
St Clare : Full of Faith
By Elizabeth Wolfendale 7 November, 2017
Pope BENEDICT XVI – General Audience
Wednesday, 20th October 2010
Saint Clare of Assisi
One of the best loved Saints is without a doubt St Clare of Assisi who lived in the 13th century and was a contemporary of St Francis. Her testimony shows us how indebted the Church is to courageous women, full of faith like her, who can give a crucial impetus to the Church's renewal.
So who was Clare of Assisi? To answer this question we possess reliable sources: not only the ancient biographies, such as that of Tommaso da Celano, but also the Proceedings of the cause of her canonization that the Pope promoted only a few month after Clare's death and that contain the depositions of those who had lived a long time with her.
Born in 1193, Clare belonged to a wealthy, aristocratic family. She renounced her noble status and wealth to live in humility and poverty, adopting the lifestyle that Francis of Assisi recommended. Although her parents were planning a marriage for her with some important figure, as was then the custom, Clare, with a daring act inspired by her deep desire to follow Christ and her admiration for Francis, at the age of 18 left her family home and, in the company of a friend, Bona di Guelfuccio, made her way in secret to the Friars Minor at the little Church of the Portiuncula. It was the evening of Palm Sunday in 1211. In the general commotion, a highly symbolic act took place: while his companions lit torches, Francis cut off Clare's hair and she put on a rough penitential habit. From that moment she had become the virgin bride of Christ, humble and poor, and she consecrated herself totally to him. Like Clare and her companions, down through history innumerable women have been fascinated by love for Christ which, with the beauty of his Divine Person, fills their hearts. And the entire Church, through the mystical nuptial vocation of consecrated virgins, appears what she will be for ever: the pure and beautiful Bride of Christ.
In one of the four letters that Clare sent to St Agnes of Prague the daughter of the King of Bohemia, who wished to follow in Christ's footsteps, she speaks of Christ, her beloved Spouse, with nuptial words that may be surprising but are nevertheless moving:
"When you have loved [him] you shall be chaste;
when you have touched [him] you shall become purer;
when you have accepted [him] you shall be a virgin.
Whose power is stronger, whose generosity is more elevated,
whose appearance more beautiful, whose love more tender,
whose courtesy more gracious.
In whose embrace you are already caught up;
who has adorned your breast with precious stones…
and placed on your head a golden crown as a sign [to all] of your holiness" [First Letter to Blessed Agnes of Prague: FF, 2862].
Especially at the beginning of her religious experience, Francis of Assisi was not only a teacher to Clare whose teachings she was to follow but also a brotherly friend. The friendship between these two Saints is a very beautiful and important aspect. Indeed, when two pure souls on fire with the same love for God meet, they find in their friendship with each other a powerful incentive to advance on the path of perfection. Friendship is one of the noblest and loftiest human sentiments which divine Grace purifies and transfigures. Like St Francis and St Clare, other Saints too experienced profound friendship on the journey towards Christian perfection. Examples are St Francis de Sales and St Jane Frances de Chantal. And St Francis de Sales himself wrote: "It is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there. I am not now speaking of simple charity, a love due to all mankind, but of that spiritual friendship which binds souls together, leading them to share devotions and spiritual interests, so as to have but one mind between them" (The Introduction to a Devout Life, III, 19).
After spending a period of several months at other monastic communities, resisting the pressure of her relatives who did not at first approve of her decision, Clare settled with her first companions at the Church of San Damiano where the Friars Minor had organized a small convent for them. She lived in this Monastery for more than 40 years, until her death in 1253. A first-hand description has come down to us of how these women lived in those years at the beginning of the Franciscan movement. It is the admiring account of Jacques de Vitry, a Flemish Bishop who came to Italy on a visit. He declared that he had encountered a large number of men and women of every social class who, having "left all things for Christ, fled the world. They called themselves Friars Minor and Sisters Minor [Lesser] and are held in high esteem by the Lord Pope and the Cardinals…. The women live together in various homes not far from the city. They receive nothing but live on the work of their own hands. And they are deeply troubled and pained at being honoured more than they would like to be by both clerics and lay people" (Letter of October 1216: FF, 2205, 2207).
Jacques de Vitry had perceptively noticed a characteristic trait of Franciscan spirituality about which Clare was deeply sensitive: the radicalism of poverty associated with total trust in Divine Providence. For this reason, she acted with great determination, obtaining from Pope Gregory IX or, probably, already from Pope Innocent III, the so-called Privilegium Paupertatis (cf. FF., 3279). On the basis of this privilege Clare and her companions at San Damiano could not possess any material property. This was a truly extraordinary exception in comparison with the canon law then in force but the ecclesiastical authorities of that time permitted it, appreciating the fruits of evangelical holiness that they recognized in the way of life of Clare and her sisters. This shows that even in the centuries of the Middle Ages the role of women was not secondary but on the contrary considerable. In this regard, it is useful to remember that Clare was the first woman in the Church's history who composed a written Rule, submitted for the Pope's approval, to ensure the preservation of Francis of Assisi's charism in all the communities of women large numbers of which were already springing up in her time that wished to draw inspiration from the example of Francis and Clare.
In the Convent of San Damiano, Clare practised heroically the virtues that should distinguish every Christian: humility, a spirit of piety and penitence and charity. Although she was the superior, she wanted to serve the sick sisters herself and joyfully subjected herself to the most menial tasks. In fact, charity overcomes all resistance and whoever loves, joyfully performs every sacrifice. Her faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist was so great that twice a miracle happened. Simply by showing to them the Most Blessed Sacrament distanced the Saracen mercenaries, who were on the point of attacking the convent of San Damiano and pillaging the city of Assisi.
Such episodes, like other miracles whose memory lives on, prompted Pope Alexander IV to canonize her in 1255, only two years after her death, outlining her eulogy in the Bull on the Canonization of St Clare. In it we read:
"How powerful was the illumination of this light and how strong the brightness of this source of light. Truly this light was kept hidden in the cloistered life; and outside them shone with gleaming rays; Clare in fact lay hidden, but her life was revealed to all. Clare was silent, but her fame was shouted out" [FF, 3284].
And this is exactly how it was, dear friends: those who change the world for the better are holy, they transform it permanently, instilling in it the energies that only love inspired by the Gospel can elicit. The Saints are humanity's great benefactors!
St Clare's spirituality, the synthesis of the holiness she proposed is summed up in the fourth letter she wrote to St Agnes of Prague. St Clare used an image very widespread in the Middle Ages that dates back to Patristic times: the mirror. And she invited her friend in Prague to reflect herself in that mirror of the perfection of every virtue which is the Lord himself. She wrote:
"Happy, indeed, is the one permitted to share in this sacred banquet so as to be joined with all the feelings of her heart (to Christ) whose beauty all the blessed hosts of the Heavens unceasingly admire, whose affection moves, whose contemplation invigorates, whose generosity fills, whose sweetness replenishes, whose remembrance pleasantly brings light, whose fragrance will revive the dead, and whose glorious vision will bless all the citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem, because the vision of him is the splendour of everlasting glory, the radiance of everlasting light, and a mirror without tarnish. Look into this mirror every day, O Queen, spouse of Jesus Christ, and continually examine your face in it, so that in this way you may adorn yourself completely, inwardly and outwardly…. In this mirror shine blessed poverty, holy humility, and charity beyond words…" [Fourth Letter to Blessed Agnes of Prague, FF, 2901-2903].
Grateful to God who give us Saints who speak to our hearts and offer us an example of Christian life to imitate, I would like to end with the same words of Blessing that St Clare composed for her Sisters and which the Poor Clares, who play a precious role in the Church with their prayer and with their work, still preserve today with great devotion. These are words in which the full tenderness of her spiritual motherhood emerges:
"I give you my blessing now while living, and after my death, in as far as I may: nay, even more than I may, I call down on you all the blessings that the Father of mercies has bestowed and continues to bestow on his spiritual sons and daughters both in Heaven and on earth, and with which a spiritual father and mother have blessed and will bless their spiritual sons and daughters. Amen" [FF, 2856].
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The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport can confirm that Andrew Papadopoulos has been elected to the position of President for a term of two years, effective 1 January 2009.
Papadopoulos takes the Presidency after current President Colin Osborne decided not to nominate for re-election after serving on the CAMS Board since 1990, serving as President for the past seven and a half years.
Papadopoulos has held a position on the CAMS Board almost continuously since 2001 and is currently one of two Vice-Presidents, is Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee and is a founding board member of the Australian Institute of Motor Sport Safety.
"I am honoured that the Board has entrusted me with the position of President," said Papadopoulos.
"We have some major challenges facing our organisation but with our focus on service delivery and consultation with our stakeholders and members I am looking forward to leading our organisation into a confident future.
Papadopoulos is a former Vice-President of the Australian Racing Drivers Club and a Life Member of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia. Having been involved in motorsport for over thirty years, Papadopoulos is a current competitor in Sports Sedans and also has experience in classic car rallying.
The Papadopoulos family has extensive involvement in motorsport, with Andrew's wife Janice an organiser and senior official, son Mark a fellow Sports Sedans competitor and son Christopher an engineer with the Renault F1 Team in the United Kingdom.
Papadopoulos also brings extensive commercial and business knowledge to the Presidency, working in marketing in London and the public sector in Sydney before establishing his own pallet manufacturing, recycling, repairing and marketing firm, which is now in its 23rd year of operation.
The CAMS Board has also elected Bob Glindemann and Bob Piper to the positions of Vice President for 2009. Glindemann and Piper join Papadopoulos in leading the organisation in 2009.


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Brooklyn Sex Assaults
Rape Suspect. Recent attacks he wears a baseball cap.
As you've certainly heard, the NYPD is looking for suspects in a rash of sexual assaults, and one rape, that have occurred since March in Park Slope, Bay Ridge and Sunset Park. There have been nine such incidents, mostly at night and mostly involving young women. A tenth incident was reported this week.
In our neck of the woods, we've had two incidents, but none that are believed linked to the serial attacks grabbing the headlines.
On Aug. 31, at 11:10 p.m., a woman, 29, was walking on Henry and turned right onto Congress Street in Cobble Hill when she turned around and noticed a "white or Hispanic" male, 5' 8" and thin, who ran up to her, "grabbed her crotch and squeezed," said Officer Vincent Marrone, spokesman for the 76th Precinct.
The woman screamed, and a male up the block yelled, "Do you need help?" Marrone said. The perpetrator ran off. The woman was scarred and angry and didn't report the crime until Sept. 1, Marrone said.
The other incident happened Aug. 29, at 8:35 a.m., when a woman was walking on Summit Street and Hicks, near the footbridge. A man said, "Hey mama," to her. She kept walking. He followed her to the pedestrian bridge and grabbed her buttocks. The perpetrator was described as a Hispanic male, 5' 5", 175 pounds.
Marrone said the incidents don't appear connected to the wider spree.
"We can never say for sure until we investigate more," Marrone said. "We need more time to figure this out."
The NYPD is looking for what they think is two Hispanic suspects in the wider string of attacks.
Women are encouraged to stay alert and report incidents as soon as they happen, Marrone said.
In another incident, on Friday, Aug. 19, at 12:30 p.m., a man assaulted a woman leaving the Hoyt Schemerhorn Street subway station. He approached her from behind and grabbed her, and then ran off.
If you see anything suspicious, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or submit any tips to the Crime Stoppers website by logging on to www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
You can also text tips to the NYPD by dialing 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.
Meanwhile, there was a rash of burglaries in Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens during August. There was an arrest but the suspect was released. Detectives at the 76 are conducted follow-up on forensic evidence recovered from two of the crime scenes.
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An arrest in the 84th precinct (Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights), of two men, is hoped to reduce burglaries.
If you would like a free, residential crime prevention survey conducted on your home, contact the 76th Precinct at 718-834-3211 and ask for Police Officer Bredy.
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"You have a lot to learn about becoming a true democracy, learn from the Europeans who are far more advanced in almost every level.
Europeans have made mistake when they rationalizing, Give too much tolerancy for moslem people. And the result we can see today that they have loss power in their own country. Moslem preach hatred to christianity freely in "christian" country. Don't you see? right now Conseravtive party have time to rise again since they know Islam just want to kill other than them. Do you recommend American to be like European now? please you must frequently browse about christian people in Asia and Arab and you can see that they live there under terror every day. Just wake up and help your brothers.


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R-12-0007 Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), Rules of Protective Order Procedure
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Petition to Repeal Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), Rules of Protective Order Procedure
Would repeal the rule, which petitioner believes unconstitutionally criminalizes the possession, purchase, or receipt of firearms and ammunition by a defendant who is the subject of a civil injunction
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
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The Court issued the following Order on August 30, 2012:
IT IS ORDERED that the draft amendment shall be opened for comment until May 20, 2013.
ADOPTED as modified, effective January 1, 2014.
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Comment in support of Michael Roth's petition to repeal ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2)for being unconstitutionally created, a violation of Article 3 of the Arizona Constitution.
Supplemental comment, adding more historical data to my previous comment in support of Michael Roth's petition to repeal ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2)for being unconstitutionally created, a violation of Article 3 of the Arizona Constitution.
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I found that, just the other day, AFTER the deadline had passed for my reply on my Emergency Petition to Repeal ARPOP Rule 6.E.4.e.2., that the CIDVC finally posted the minutes from its February meeting. Considering that the meeting was in February and that this is July, and that the minutes contain "material evidence" on civil IAH's, crucial to the discussion of my petition, it appears the CIDVC acted in bad faith by purposely holding back its minutes.
Therefore, I ask the Supreme Court for a special dispensation to post the following as an add on to my reply.
A popular adage in politics is "Follow the Money." Citizens hope that adage doesn't apply to the Arizona Supreme Court. However, as I pointed out in my reply, the CIDVC is playing politics as it promulgates the anti-gun agenda of the Brady Campaign. But now there's evidence the CIDVC is also promulgating the Federal government's agenda as well!
From the CIDVC February minutes, which were posted after the June 30 deadline had passed for my reply to repeal Rule 6.E.4.e.2.:
(http://www.azcourts.gov/P...nutes%202.14.12.pdf)
"Section II
C. U.S. Department of Justice – VAWA Grant
Jeff Schrade, director, AOC Education Services Division, and Julee Ewy Bruno, ESD specialist, reported on the VAWA grant received by ESD last quarter. The $50,000 grant runs until June 30, 2013. The primary goal of the funds is to increase the knowledge of best practices within the judiciary regarding ex parte and contested civil protective orders. The objectives in reaching that goal are:
- To enhance the DV bench book and develop an accompanying workbook that will contain best practices, rules of procedures, civil protective orders, statutes, resources, and forms."
No wonder the CIDVC delayed posting this.
The Court, via the AOC, has a financial interest in ex parte civil injunctions! The federal government is influencing the Court to violate the rights of Arizona citizens! How are we "little people" supposed to fight this when it appears the Court is being paid off?
In light of Mr. Roth's latest finding, that this Court has accepted $50,000 from the federal government to promulgate rules about ex parte civil "protective orders," and since his petition is about repealing Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), which is doubly unconstitutional when applied in ex parte civil injunctions, the Court must immediately return the money it received from the government as it considers Mr. Roth's petition. (Hah.)
When the Court accepts money from the federal government, it appears the Court is being influenced by the federal government. Consider: What if the Court decided to repeal Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2)? Would that please the VAMA contingent from on high? Would the feds pull the grant this year and/or not offer it next year? Isn't that specter there? If the Court does not repeal Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), can't the public reasonably speculate that the Court was bought off?
It should go without saying that the Arizona Supreme Court should not be influenced by the federal government, state sovereignty and all that. If the Arizona Legislature thought it best to "increase the knowledge of best practices within the judiciary" regarding ex parte injunctions, then the Arizona Legislature should provide the impetus for that. (Albeit through independent funding, outside the Judiciary.) Direction to the Arizona Supreme Court should not come from someone in Washington, D.C.
Canon 1 of the Code of Conduct says "A judge shall uphold and promote the Independence, Integrity, and Impartiality of the judiciary." That extends to the Court. By accepting money from an outside agency, the Court is no longer independent or impartial. By accepting money, the Court violates the second half of Canon 1, that the Court "shall avoid Impropriety and the appearance of Impropriety."
The Court can only accept money from the Legislature for administration of the courts. (Salaries, operational expenses, etc.) But a cursory review of the CIDVC meeting minutes shows the Court is flush with money from "Recovery Act: STOP (domestic violence against women)." In February, 2010, the Court put in for a $1 million grant from the DOJ! (Which, among other things, would pay for a junket.) Anytime outside money is taken, especially money to promulgate a cause, no matter how valiant the cause may appear, the Court's independence can be questioned.
As it stands now, it appears there's a quid pro quo to maintain the status quo on Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2). It appears the Court is taking a bribe. For the sake of public confidence in the judiciary, the Court should return the money and repeal this lawless Rule.
Since some here claim to "live in the real world," I offer that Mr. Roth's petition to repeal ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) is no longer an academic exercise. It's now become very real.
To wit, I got a call a few weeks ago from a desperate Phoenix police officer. (He found me via Google when he searched for civil injunctions and the Second Amendment.) He's about to permanently lose his job of 12 years as a proximate result of an unlawful, unconstitutional revocation of his Second Amendment right via a civil injunction. (As a cop, no gun = no job.)
The issue here is not the injunction per se. The issue is the lawless revocation of a constitutional right, unconstitutionally promulgated as substantive law by this Court's ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2). (The ARPOP being a mere Rule 28 rule of (internal) administration for the Court, not binding as law on all Arizonans.)
Specifically, after a hearing for a civil injunction against workplace harassment [FN 1], one of the judiciary's "fine and highly respected group of professionals"--a bounced around pro tem JP-- issued a criminal domestic violence "Brady Disqualification" against our cop, causing his name to be placed on the FBI's NCIC database as a domestic violence prohibited possessor! [FN 2] But this wasn't a DV situation. (No intimate partner.)
As I have repeatedly said in this forum, the Arizona Legislature did not authorize a judicial officer to revoke one's Second Amendment constitutional right (let alone any constitutional right) in a civil injunction. The word "firearm" is not in A.R.S. §§ 12-1809 and 1810. (Injunction Against Harassment and Injunction Against Workplace Harassment, respectively.) Moreover, the statute for Workplace Harassment has specific verbiage from the Legislature that used to be in §12-1809, that "This section does not [p]ermit a court to issue a temporary restraining order or injunction that prohibits speech or other activities that are constitutionally protected . . . " § 12-1810 (K)(2).
Even though that language is no longer in §12-1809, according to FN 7 in LaFaro v. Cahill, 203 Ariz. 482, P.3d 56 (App. 2002), that statute likewise does not permit a court to issue an injunction that prohibits constitutionally protected activities. [FN 3]
Despite being educated about the law in a motion to reconsider (after the officer was forced to hire an attorney to defend his constitutional rights), the JP in our "professional and impartial court system" refuses to uphold the constitution or the law by vacating her unlawful Brady Disqualification. As a result, the cop is about to be fired.
A Notice of Appeal has been filed and I'm hopeful this instant error will be corrected. Unfortunately, the officer (who is burning up vacation time) will be terminated a month from now (December 1) and will be irreparably harmed (he and his wife will lose their house) unless this matter can be remedied in four weeks. Which isn't likely. (Especially considering the Thanksgiving Holiday.)
Sadly, part of the problem here is promulgated by the CIDVC's "one form fits all" approach to petitions for civil Injunctions Against Harassment, which lumps criminal DV Orders of Protection with civil IAH's on one form, failing to distinguish that the Second Amendment Firearm restriction checkbox on the form can, by law, ONLY be checked off in a criminal DV situation.
Better in the first place if this Court didn't posture through the ARPOP that a judicial officer could revoke a constitutional right in a civil injunction. And better if this Court would insist on two separate forms for petitions for criminal OOP's vs civil IAH's, since they're not the same but distinct. (Criminal vs. civil.)
FN 1 - Not the cop's workplace. Rather, the workplace of some foes his wife is suing in a federal civil rights lawsuit. The foes have offered (in writing) to withdraw the injunction against our cop in exchange for his wife withdrawing her federal lawsuit. (Arguably extortion.) As I've said elsewhere, "Harassment law is being used to harass."
FN 2 - Initially, he was told to turn over his gun in an ex parte action and had to stop working immediately. A patent violation of his Fourteenth Amendment right to due process.
FN 3 - Ironically (and interestingly), ARPOP Rule 6(F)(4)(d), the Workplace Harassment equivalent of Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), does not mention firearms. Rather, it simply quotes the pertinent statute without adding to it. So even though the ARPOP is not law, this JP can't even cite the ARPOP as good faith basis to invoke a firearm restriction in this Injunction against Workplace harassment.
MRoth
07 Nov 2012 09:48 AM
Great. I petitioned you to repeal your unconstitutional rule. Instead, you double down and want to amend it to make it worse.
Well, go ahead. Amend your rule all you want. Violate your oath of office. Don't uphold the constitution. Why not go all the way and amend your rule to put citizens in jail in civil injunctions simply because one citizen swears (without consequence for lying) that another is a "credible" threat?
Yours is a Rule 28 administrative rule. It doesn't apply to me because I'm not a "judge, an attorney or judicial staff." So I will not abide by your rule. I will abide by law - the Constitution. (Both U.S. and Arizona.) I encourage citizens everywhere reading this to do the same and not give up their rights.
As judges, you might say what I suggest is "illegal." Or even "anarchy."
But the Founders (and I) say what you suggest is illegal. Or even "tyranny."
Division 2 of the Arizona Court of Appeals gets it.
In an Opinion dated October 18, 2012, the Court of Appeals stated that civil injunction law (A.R.S. § 12-1809) does not authorize orders concerning firearms in civil harassment actions.
The case is Mahar v. Acuna (2012 WL 5055125 (Ariz.App. Div. 2))
available at www.apltwo.ct.state.az.us/Decisions/CV20120060Opinion.pdf.
While that case was about a CRIMINAL domestic violence action (vacating an unjustified deprivation of a citizen's constitutional (Second Amendment) right via that action), the court touched on civil injunction harassment law in its Opinion.
In paragraph 20, the court said,
"Our statutes do not authorize [orders concerning firearms] to discourage people from yelling or engaging in 'harassment' of the type proscribed by A.R.S. § 12-1809(R)." [FN1]
So, this ruling should end ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2). As the Court of Appeals correctly noted, there is no statutory authority for judicial officers to issue orders prohibiting firearms in civil actions under A.R.S. § 12-1809, even if a judge finds "harassment."
As such, the Arizona Supreme Court cannot be telling judicial officers (via the ARPOP) that they have authority to prohibit firearms under civil harassment law.
The rule of law requires ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) be repealed.
[FN1] Further, the Court of Appeals went on to say, "Nor do our statutes authorize the use of firearms restrictions to provide incentives for positive behavior or to teach people a '[l]esson' about civilized conduct."
The Court has replaced my first post, my original petition, with a petition of its own.
Since my original petition told my colorful story about Quartzsite Councilman Joe Winslow using this Rule to get my 2nd Amendment right revoked (after I exercised my 1st Amendment right), and since my story is still germane to this matter, I'm attaching my original petition to keep the record intact.
As I learn more about man's law and learn your jargon, I see that I (and Mr. Roth) have been wrong as to form, incorrectly calling ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) a "Rule 28" rule of administration. [FN 1]
Rather, this ARPOP Rule is being promulgated as a rule of procedure, purportedly under Article 6, Section 5 of the Arizona Constitution.
But this doesn't change the substance of the problem and Mr. Roth is still correct when he writes that your rule "does not apply to me." For, as this Court itself has said in an earlier time, "Any rule of court that operates to lessen or eliminate [a constitutional right] is of no legal force."
The full quote found in Marsin v. Udall , 78 Ariz. 309, 312, 279 P.2d 721, 723 (Ariz. S. Ct. 1955), where there (as here), a judge sought to deprive a litigant of a constitutional right citing a rule of procedure.
But "Neither this [supreme] court nor the superior court can by rule of procedure deprive a party of the opportunity to exercise this [a constitutional] right."
Moreover, "Courts cannot enact substantive law."
But that's what this Court is doing with Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2), since there's no statutory authority for the Rule. (Nor could there be.)
And here's the clincher:
"A court is limited to passing rules which prescribe procedure for exercising the right. Any rule of court that operates to lessen or eliminate the right is of no legal force."
So Mr. Roth is correct. Since Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) operates to eliminate the Second Amendment constitutional right, it has no legal force. Since the rule has no legal force, law abiding citizens are not bound by it and must uphold the real law.
"It has even been held by the Supreme Court of the United States that under some circumstances a procedure that had such effect offended the due process clause of the Federal constitution." Q.E.D.
Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) offends the constitution and must be repealed.
FN 1 I in my comment of 11/01/2012. Mr. Roth in his comment of 11/07/2012. I admit to being functionally illiterate (a product of our public school system) when I initially read the text of Rule 28. Sorry.
In addition to Article III of the Arizona Constitution, in addition to the Court's own Marsin v. Udall (previous comment), there is also A.R.S. § 12-109.
Titled "Promulgation of rules of pleading, practice and procedure; distribution," the statute says:
"The supreme court, by rules promulgated from time to time, shall regulate pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings in all courts of the state . . . [b]The rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify substantive rights of a litigant." [/b]
Since ARPOP Rule 6(E)(4)(e)(2) abridges the Second Amendment substantive rights of Arizonans, the Rule is unlawful and must be repealed.
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by philip (25th January 08) The "Chicago" singers. Photo by Kristie Baker.
Kristie Baker (nee Dannenmann) and Lauren Thomas (nee McDonald), both guest artists on the night as former Leaders of GVCO. Photo contributed by Kristie.
by philip (25th January 08) Simon, Fliss and Renee. Photo by Kristie Baker.
Lauren Thomas. Photo contributed by Kristie Baker.
by philip (25th January 08) Sim, Fliss and Krick. Photo by Kristie Baker.
The four French Horns, Kristie Baker, Steve Sargant, Jenna Bourke and Sam Schubert. Photo contributed by Kristie Baker.
by philip (25th January 08) The whole group taken before the concert. Photo contributed by Kristie Baker (nee Dannenmann).
Wanganui Park Secondary College students, Jordan O'Meara, Jesse Caldera and David Walker receive instructions from Media Teacher, Andrew Nicholls on the filming of the Concert. They are seen here backstage before the performance.
by philip (1st August 07) Simon and Felicity Oakes, brother and sister back together again for an orchestra concert. They have grown up with the orchestra but Simon has not played in it for two years, being in Melbourne at university. Besides playing violin together, they also sang together in the "Chicago" medley, accompanied by the orchestra.
by philip (11th July 07) Sharon Leppard and Brian Davis. Brian is an excellent trombone player but he is versatile, too and he agreed to play tuba for the concert, standing out in "Finlandia", in particular, amongst other pieces. Sharon has been a stalwart of the orchestra and Sheppstrings, on the piano, almost since its inception and she accompanied two of the soloists in this concert as well as playing percussion in the orchestra.
Committee member Jane Tuckwell (her son William used to play violin in the orchestra) out celebrating at Bohjass Wine Bar after the concert. We are indebted to Jane for her organisation of food and flowers amongst other things. She adds a soul to the orchestra!
by philip (11th July 07) Kristie Baker and Vanita Bodhankar were both in the orchestra when it began 10 years ago and they took the opportunity to catch up with each other.
Felicity Oakes, Simon Oakes and Kristie Baker. These three were friends when Kristie was a regular member of Sheppstrings and the GVCO more than 7 years before the concert so it was good that they could catch up.
by philip (11th July 07) This is Matt Carrafa, the GVCO's leader for some years now. He plays very well and is appreciated for his playing prowess ( as well as for his sense of dress!). Matt is a valued member of the orchestra, often helping Wendy with the repertoire, and he is seen here in the green room before the concert.
Carol McGregor is a very versatile member of the GVCO, slipping easily from the second violins to the first violins and also to the viola section. She played both viola and violin in the concert. Here she is before the concert in the green room with a red coat. Very colourful!
by philip (11th July 07) Aimee Tindale is in the very tight and reliable second violin section of the GVCO. Here she is waiting behind the curtain before playing in the concert.
by philip (11th July 07) Group Shot - One end! Taken in the green room in Westside PAC before the concert.
Group shot of GVCO before the concert. Only half in shot.
by philip (11th July 07) Renee Rankin waiting in the green room before the concert. Renee plays the cello in the orchestra and also sang a role in the Chicago medley.
Guest conductor and long-time vital cog in GVCO, Peter Read, going over his scores before the concert.
by philip (11th July 07) Simon Oakes, Felicity Oakes, Grace Russell and Angela. Carnovale all looking glamorous before the concert.
Natasha Prewett, Claire Freeman and Jessica Smith (?) rehearsing for the concert on the last Thursday before.
by philip (11th July 07) Paul Thorsen and Rayna Comelli. Paul has played double bass with panache for a few years now and Rayna has been a welcome addition to the clarinet section this year. They are both seen here waiting in the green room before the concert.
Melody O'Meara plays a vital role in the small, but reliable second violin section! She is a much valued violinist, fiddler extraordinaire and committee member!
by philip (11th July 07) Nyree O'Connor and Lauren Thomas. Lauren, as a former leader returned to play in the whole concert and also to play a solo (see more details in the news section). Lauren had never met Nyree before but seems to be getting on well with her in this photo. The concert provided all sorts of opportunities to both meet new people and to renew acquaintances.
Donna Hogan, Melody O'Meara and Aimee Tindale rehearsing for the concert on the final Thursday before. All three are regular members and worked hard to play their best at the anniversary concert. Melody is also a committee member and played a vital role in promoting the concert.
by philip (11th July 07) Two flute players waiting for a concert, Cindy Abbey and Lia D'Augello.
Mali Lewis and Simon Baldwin. Mali plays violin, not Simon as you may be forgiven for thinking in this photo, and Simon actually plays the trombone.
by philip (11th July 07) Three beautiful violinists, Caitlin Keighley, Alison Smith and Felicity Oakes awaiting the concert's commencement in the green room.
Kristie Baker and Ozzie Jellyman. Kristie, as a former leader of the orchestra (on violin) returned to play French Horn for the whole concert and also to play a solo (see the "News" section for a fuller report). Ozzie is a wonderful trombone player and he played with the orchestra once again for this concert.
by philip (11th July 07) Vanita Bodhankar returned to play the violin in the final item of the concert, "Millennium" and enjoyed catching up with a few other former and current members.
Paul Thorsen played double bass in the concert. I think it's shrunk a little here!
by philip (11th July 07) The full orchestra and guest artists, "Heart 'n Soul"
Natasha Prewett seen here in her position under the lights on the stage before the curtain had opened. Natasha formerly played cello in the orchestra, but she took up the oboe and played it with distinction in the concert.
by philip (11th July 07) Cindy Abbey and Natasha Prewett at the final Thursday rehearsal before the concert.
Dave Gawne and Jane Tuckwell helped out selling commemorative cups, giving out programs and with the food and drinks for the orchestra members and their efforts were much appreciated.
by philip (11th July 07) Caitlin Keighley and Mabel Leung. Caitlin is a medical student who plays violin and Mabel is also studying medicine now and used to play violin in the GVCO and Sheppstrings. Mabel returned to play in the final item of the concert, "Millennium" and it was lovely to have her back again, even for such a brief time.
3 members of guest artists, "Heart 'n Soul" in Bohjass Wine Bar after the concert, Jenny O'Connell, Wendy Russell and Cindy Abbey. Cindy also plays flute in GVCO.
by philip (11th July 07) Aidan Prewett returned to the orchestra after two years away to play in the whole concert as our drummer. He added a great deal of pizzazz to the orchestra, particularly in "Chicago".
Kate Rankin. Kate is seen here before the concert. She is a former leader of the orchestra and was invited back to play a solo item with the orchestra accompanying her. She played "Meditation" and was very warmly received by audience and orchestra members alike with her very moving rendition.
by philip (11th July 07) Kymberley Moulton returned especially to play violin in "Millennium", the final item for the concert. She had fun catching up with some of the former members and is seen here in the green room before the concert.
Kerry Gawne. Kerry has been an extremely reliable treasurer on the GVCO committee for many years and we couldn't do without her. She plays violin and is seen here in the green room before the concert.
Leona Sterling tuning her cello in the green room before the concert. Leona has been a reliable member for some years now and has supported many ventures the orchestra has undertaken.
by philip (11th July 07) John and Lida Harbord at the celebrations at Bohjass Wine Bar after the concert. John has been a committee member for many years and even tried his hand at playing violin briefly at one stage. Lida always helps out with Front of House for concerts and has been known to be useful with the video camera in the past, too!
Ian Skene is seen here in the green room before the concert. He has played regularly in GVCO for a number of years now and is also on the committee. He plays the trumpet with distinction, especially in "Chicago".
by philip (11th July 07) James Jellyman plays trumpet in the GVCO and has rehearsed regularly to become a reliable and valued member.
Demi Hase is a regular and dedicated member of GVCO where she plays the cello. She is seen here in the green room before the concert, tuning up.
by philip (11th July 07) Four Horns. It was great to have a full complement of four horn players for the concert. Kristie Baker (nee Dannenmann) returned to play in the whole concert and also perform a solo. Jenna Bourke is a member of GVCO, as is Sam Schubert and Steve Sargant. Steve was also a guest conductor for the concert and has the added distinction of having taught all three others in the photo!
Four Flutes. Flautists Cindy Abbey, Nyree O'Connor, Lia D'Augello and Vicki Prewett. All four are members of the GVCO, although Nyree is a medical student who has only been with the orchestra this year. She has loved being a member of the orchestra so far and everyone else has loved having her. She hopes to find time to return to the orchestra when she returns to Shepparton in the future.
by philip (11th July 07) Erin Lancaster seen here in the green room before the concert. She plays violin in the orchestra.
Emily Hunter returned especially for the anniversary concert and played violin in the final massed item, "Millennium"
by philip (11th July 07) Donna Hogan seen here in the green room before the concert. Donna plays violin with GVCO.
by philip (11th July 07) Felicity Oakes, Simon Oakes and Renee Rankin dressed in their Chicago outfits. All three sang, accompanied by the orchestra, a medley of songs from the musical, Chicago, to great acclaim from the audience. Simon is a former member of the orchestra who returned for the anniversary to sing and play violin. The other two are current members. Felicity plays violin and Renee, cello.
Caitlin Keighley, Felicity Oakes and former member, who returned for the anniversary concert, Mabel Leung. All three girls played the violin.
Former GVCO member Naomi Nalder returned for the concert to play clarinet - seen here at the morning rehearsal.
by philip (11th July 07) Bill Scott and Lachlan Gallacher joined the orchestra to play trumpet and trombone respectively.


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Biology of Ostenia robusta observations on life history and behaviour
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Mansfield, S., L.M. Watkins, R.J. Townsend, and R.J. Chynoweth. "Biology of Ostenia robusta Observations on Life History and Behaviour". New Zealand Plant Protection 68 (January 8, 2015): 360–366. Accessed January 30, 2023. https://journal.nzpps.org/index.php/nzpp/article/view/5813.
M. Gunnarsson, T.K. James, R.J. Chynoweth, M.P. Rolston, An evaluation of the resistance of annual and perennial ryegrass to herbicides , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 70 (2017)
S.R. Atijegbe, S. Mansfield, M. Rostas, C.M. Ferguson, S. Worner, Laboratory handling and rearing of early instar porina larvae from eggs , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 70 (2017)
S. Mansfield, R.J. Townsend, C.M. Ferguson, N.K. Richards, S.D.G. Marshall, Porina flight activity and larval distribution in pastures on the West Coast of the South Island , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 70 (2017)
C.R. Unelius, R.J. Townsend, D.C. Mundy, L.M. Manning, T.A. Jackson, D.M. Suckling, Comparisons of traps and lures for monitoring grass grub Costelytra zealandica , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 61 (2008)
A.J. Popay, R.J. Townsend, L.R. Fletcher, The effect of endophyte (Neotyphodium uncinatum) in meadow fescue on grass grub larvae , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 56 (2003)
S.M. Zydenbos, R.J. Townsend, P.M.S. Lane, S. Mansfield, M. O?Callaghan, C. van_Koten, T.A. Jackson, Effect of Serratia entomophila and diazinon applied with seed against grass grub populations on the North Island volcanic plateau , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 69 (2016)
S.D. Young, R.J. Townsend, J. Swaminathan, M. O'Callaghan, Serratia entomophilacoated seed to improve ryegrass establishment in the presence of grass grubs , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 63 (2010)
R.J. Townsend, T.L. Nelson, T.A. Jackson, Beauveria brongniartii a potential biocontrol agent for use against manuka beetle larvae damaging dairy pastures on Cape Foulwind , New Zealand Plant Protection: Vol. 63 (2010)
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Hornet is een identiteit gebruikt door drie fictieve personages uit de strips van Marvel Comics; een superschurk en twee superhelden. De naam betekent hoornaar.

Hornet (Scotty McDowell)

Biografie
Scotty McDowell was een aan een rolstoel gebonden criminoloog die Spider-Woman vaak hielp bij haar werk. Hij werd ontvoerd door de gestoorde wetenschapper Malus, die Scotty injecteerde met een formule bestaande uit menselijk en insecten-DNA. Spider-Woman redde Scotty, die in eerste instantie geen gevolgen leek te ondervinden van de injectie.

Scotty kreeg echter nachtmerries waarin hij Spider-Woman vermoordde. Hij werd wakker met de ontdekking dat hij enorme kracht en insectachtige vleugels had gekregen. Hij kon nu vliegen, maar ironisch genoeg nog steeds niet lopen. Hij kreeg per post een kostuum toegestuurd van Malus. Toen Scotty dit kostuum aantrok, veranderde zijn persoonlijkheid. Hij werd uitermate agressief en chauvinistisch. Hij nam de naam Hornet aan en werd in eerste instantie een held. Hij ontdekte hoe hij bio-elektriciteit kon opwekken en afvuren.

Hornet werd echter steeds roekelozer en begon de mensen die hij wilde helpen juist in gevaar te brengen. Toen hij bijna een paar dieven vermoordde, werd Spider-Woman achter hem aan gestuurd. Hornets krachten bleken echter gelijk aan de hare, en hij hield zich niet in uit angst zijn vriend pijn te doen. Spider-Woman wist hem uiteindelijk te verslaan, en de formule die Malus had toegediend uit Scotty's lichaam te spoelen. Hierdoor werd Scotty weer zichzelf.

Krachten
Als Hornet had Scotty bovenmenselijke kracht en insectachtige vleugels. Hij kon met hoge snelheid vliegen. Verder kon hij elektriciteit opwekken en afvuren. Deze elektrische stralen (Hornet Sting zoals hij het noemde) konden een persoon verlammen of zelfs doden.

Hornet (Peter Parker)

Biografie
Toen Spider-Man werd beschuldigd van een moord gedurende de Spider-Man: Identity Crisis verhaallijn, nam hij verschillende andere identiteiten aan om zijn heldendaden voort te kunnen zetten. Een van die identiteiten was Hornet. Het Hornet kostuum werd gemaakt door Mary Jane Watson-Parker. Het Hornet-kostuum was voorzien van handschoenen die angels af konden vuren (een ontwerp gebaseerd op Ben Reilly's wapens) en een harnas met vleugels gemaakt door Hobie Brown, alias de Prowler.

Spider-Man gebruikte het kostuum met succes gedurende een aantal dagen, en werd zelfs in de media een populaire held. Echter, in een gevecht met Vulture werd zijn ware identiteit als Spider-Man ontmaskerd. Hierdoor was Spider-Man gedwongen weer van identiteit te wisselen. Kort daarna zuiverde hij zijn naam en verwierp de Hornet-identiteit voorgoed.

Krachten
Als toevoeging aan de superkrachten die hij als Spider-Man al had, gaf het Hornet-kostuum Spider-Man de mogelijkheid te vliegen en angels af te vuren.

Hornet (Eddie McDonough)

Biografie
Eddie McDonough was een wetenschaps Wiz die het feit dat zijn arm deels was verlamd compenseerde met een gave dingen uit te vinden. Hij kreeg van Black Marvel het Hornet-kostuum en sloot zich aan bij de Slingers. Eddie was in staat het harnas aan te passen zodat het licht genoeg was om te dragen (de versie die Spider-Man had was dermate zwaar dat alleen iemand met bovenmenselijke kracht het kon dragen). Als de nieuw Hornet was Eddie zelfverzekerder dan hij normaal gesproken was. Het pak vergrootte zijn kracht waardoor niemand merkte dat zijn linkerarm zwakker was.

Hornet bevocht mutanten, gangsters en demonen met zijn krachten. Hornet had een oogje op zijn teamgenoot Dusk, maar zij zag meer in Ricochet. Toen bleek dat Black Marvel een deal had gemaakt met Mephisto en zijn ziel inmiddels door Mephisto was gevangen, overtuigde Hornet de anderen ervan dat ze hem moesten helpen. Bij hun reddingsactie verloren Hornet en Prodigy hun superkrachten en verlieten het team.

Hornet dook weer op in "Wolverine" #23, waarin zijn lijk wordt gevonden. Hij leek te zijn gedood door de gehersenspoelde mutant. Hornets lichaam werd aangezien voor dat van Spider-Man, en was onthoofd door Elektra om te voorkomen dat de Hand hem tot leven zou brengen voor hun leger. Hoe Hornet zijn krachten had teruggekregen wis niet bekend. Er zijn zelfs geruchten dat deze dode Hornet niet Eddy McDonough was.

Krachten
Het Hornet-kostuum had een harnas met vleugels en straalaandrijving zodat Eddie op hoge snelheden kon vliegen. Het pak vergrootte zijn kracht tot bovenmenselijke niveau. Zijn handschoenen bevatten polswapens die angels en laserstralen konden afvuren.

Referentie

Externe link
 Hornet on the Marvel Univerese Character Bio Wiki

Superheld uit Marvel Comics
Superschurk uit Marvel Comics

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In many countries we luckily have safe drinking water from tap, but many people still buy plastic bottled water.
Let's take a look at some plastic bottle facts and why we are better off by buying a reusable water bottle.
They use 3 Liters of water to produce 1 bottles Liter of water.
Bottled water costs over 1,000+ times more than tap water.
14% of all litter comes from beverage containers. When caps and labels are considered, the number is higher.
The solution is easy. Use a reusable bottle and get refills along the day. You will safe a lot of money and plastic trash and if you use a glass, stainless steel or BPA free bottle it is healthier for you too.
If you happen to live or travel to a country where tap water is not safe to drink, there are options like filter bottles, filter for the tap, reusable 5 gallon water container, etc. You can get more tips in my Blog Post here-> Refuse single use plastic bottles while traveling.
In countries with safe tap water you will find refill options everywhere or you can refill from a normal tap.
There are more and more apps coming and showing you where to find a refill station near you.
When I traveled South East Asia I started to become aware about the worlds extreme plastic consumption and pollution and tried to immediately cut down single use plastic. We reused our single use plastic bottles at refill stations until I read that you actually shouldn't reuse the single used plastic bottles at all. They are made for single use and if you use them more often it's actually more likely they will leach toxins into your drinks. Plastic is more likely to leach toxins when getting in contact with hot food or drinks, and if you leave your bottle in the sun, it's the same problem. Since then I always use my stainless steel bottle (or water-to-go bottle when traveling).
It is insane how many plastic bottles get littered in countries without a deposit. I can remember when I drove by bus from one European country to another, that the second we crossed the border I could easily see which one has a bottle deposit. On one side, no bottles on the streets/grass, on the other side: littered bottles on too many places.
Why switch from single use Plastic Water Bottles to Glass Water Bottles?
Glass is made using a combination of sand, soda ash, and limestone. These materials are not renewable, but they are plentiful.
Once these materials are used to make a glass bottle, the bottle can be reused and recycled an infinite number of times.
When a bottle is returned, far less energy is required to sterilize and refill a glass bottle than there is to make a new one.
Glass is not leaching any chemicals/toxins.
Glass is breakable, that's the only bad thing I could find about glass bottles so far….
Plastic is made of the non renewable resource petroleum (mineral oil) if this is gone, we won't have any anymore. It's a limited resource and shouldn't get used for single use throw away products.
Plastic bottles could physically be melted down and made into a new packaging. However, normally single use plastic bottle are not made from recycled materials due to concerns about bacterial and chemical contamination. They would also need "new" plastic to make bottles squeezable. The reclaimed plastic is used to create toothbrushes, children's toys, and flowerpots among many things.
Plastic is likely to leach toxins/chemicals into beverages and food, and it's more likely to leach toxins when used for hot food and drinks or if exposed to the sun.
Plastic is a sturdy product, and non breakable. It's also non biodegradable and if it gets littered, it will last for 50-600 years, breaking down to micro plastics and polluting our water and harming wild life.
BPA free plastic bottles are BPA free, but still include other unhealthy chemicals like BPS,BPF. A real BPA free solution is glass, ceramic or stainless steel.
I traveled through Europe with a 500ml Glass juice bottle I bought somewhere in a supermarket and refilled it over and over again… I found it actually way easier to find drinks in glass bottles in supermarkets in northern Europe and Mexico than in any part of the U.S. or Canada.
Stainless steel water bottles are made of Food Grade 304 Stainless Steel and this will simply not leach any substances to or from your drinks.
Food safe Plastics are soft materials and to make a durable drinking bottle Polycarbonate (#7 PC) is used as it is considered virtually shatterproof. What particularly makes PC so strong is a plasticiser called BPA which also makes it easy to mould. An environmental estrogen, also known as an endocrine disrupter is a growing world wide concern.
Stainless steel is unbreakable. So if you accidentally drop it, no problem!
Stainless steel bottles are also lighter than glass bottles, so a little easier to travel with.
Stainless steel is not really environmental friendly when it comes to new stainless steel (mining, producing,etc.). But I researched that an average stainless steel object nowadays is composed of about 60% recycled material!
If you want a more sustainable bottle look out for one made of recycled steel or get a glass bottle.
If you feel like you can't stand the taste of steel (some people are sensitive) a glass bottle is the better choice for you too.
Since a few month's I carry my stainless steel bottle with me already. During the first few days I had a problem with the taste. I found it tasted a little weird…but I got used to it quickly, and now I carry it with me all the time. Saving approximately 90 plastic bottles a month and a lot of money too (lets say 1 L of water costs you 1$/€ this bottle is saving me approx. 90 bucks a month!!!


Rafting on the Rogue River is the ideal start to an all encompassing Oregon adventure vacation. This 3-, 4- or 5-day Rogue River whitewater rafting journey down the 40 miles of this scenic waterway in southwestern Oregon, takes you through the storied Siskiyou Mountains, explored for centuries by Indians, trappers and gold prospectors. Whats more, the warm, gently surging waters of the Rogue River combine with one-of-a-kind rapids, which provide plenty of whitewater excitement without an extreme element. Rogue River rapids such as Blossom Bar and Rainey Falls are sure to inspire a generous dose of adrenaline interspersed with lots of calm float time in between them. For the more adventurous, our inflatable kayaks provide an up-close and personal encounter with the rapids of the Rogue.
Oregons Rogue River winds its way through one of the most beautiful pine-forested canyons in North America and gained federal Wild & Scenic wilderness designation in 1968. This adventure vacation in Oregon shows off this rivers best features as it flows from its headwaters high in the Cascades near Crater Lake National Park towards the incomparable Oregon coast through the Rogue River National Forest. A great family rafting tour that works perfectly into trips to the states untouched ocean beaches and nearby national parks.
The Rogue River might just be the perfect rafting trip. The generally moderate whitewater is ideal for all levels of experience from beginner to intermediate. Rapids such as Blossom Bar and Rainie Falls are sure to inspire a generous dose of adrenaline. For the more adventurous, our inflatable kayaks provide an up-close and personal encounter with the rapids of the Rogue. Your trip will surely be witnessed, whether you know it or not, by the abundant wildlife living onshore. The most common sightings include deer and river otter, along with an occasional black bear, and the many bird species seen along the way including Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle and Osprey. Indeed, this river canyon is the birdwatchers as well as fishermans delight. As for the accommodations, we will make camp on one of the many sandy beaches that line the river. Inside a tent or under the starry night sky, youll sleep soundly, serenaded by boisterous crickets and the rush of the passing river.
Two waterproof bags to hold your gear for the trip (approximate sealed size: 13" diameter x 25" tall). Your sleeping bag and pad must fit into one bag and your remaining gear will fit into the other bag. Please note: If you rent our gear, it will come already packed in one of the two waterproof bags. Your remaining gear, therefore, must fit into one bag.
Wetsuit–weather dependent (does not include footwear of any kind, including wetsuit booties). For guests with a high interest in using the inflatable kayaks, we will bring a limited supply of wetsuits. If you have your own, please feel free to bring it with you.
Great trip!! The Rogue River trip is a beautiful wilderness experience with lots of adventure and plenty of fun. The O.A.R.S. guides were fantastic! They added SO much to the whole experience. We had a BLAST!
Outstanding 4-Day Rogue River trip with OARS. The guides were amazing as was the food and overall experience. This is a fabulous family trip and my 9 year old daughter had a blast for her first time on the river. The guides took exceptional care of her, especially Morgan, and she cannot wait to go rafting with OARS again. I was incredibly impressed with the professionalism, organization, and safety demonstrated by the OARS guides. They really go above and beyond to make sure that you are enjoying every minute of your trip. They provide an unbelievable experience that you will not get anywhere else.
Our guides, Nicole and Blessed, were fantastic. Extremely professional, confident, fun. Engaged my 6 year old daughter and encouraged her to be adventurous. The food was excellent. It was a great balance between fun, adventure, nature, camping, but the easiest camping you will ever do thanks to our great guides who somehow also cooked and cleaned all of the meals. Just a wonderful trip for a family or anyone of any age. Rogue River is spectacular. The group we were with ranged from 68 to 6 and everyone had any awesome time.
The trip was beautiful! Saw lots of wildlife and scenery that is so different from the east coast. The food prepared by our chef Neil Clooney was unbelievable! Completely spoiled us. The wines from Valley View Winery were perfect with our meals each evening and Mark Wisnovsky gave interesting wine talks. Learned alot! The guides are the epitome of knowledge and professionalism mixed with great personalities. Alyssa, Luke, Carly and Megan are the best guides on the Rogue!
Our guides (Kate, Nicole, Alyssa, Trey and Leo) were outstanding. All were great at their craft and worked very hard. Our girl guides resuced another, less capable companies rafters from the middle of a class 4 rapid. Food was outstanding, wine was awesome - plenty of fun on the river. Most relaxed I have been in a long time.
The guides were great. They allowed us just the right amount of excitement while making sure we were able to stay safe. Kate the trip leader was great with the kids. She made sure they had plenty of fun things to do every day. Brant, Alyssa, and Nicole were very friendly and were always willing to answer our questions. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I took my son and grandson on the trip. My son has been on outdoor trips before, so he knew what to expect. He thoroughly enjoyed the trip. My grandson had never even been in a tent. This was his first outdoor experience. For me, the best part of the trip was to see how much he enjoyed it. He was willing to try everything. He was able to enjoy the kayak with his father, paddle the raft, float through rapids on his own, jump off rocks into the river. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. His excitement was infectious. We were able to see an abundance of wildlife. We even saw a black bear on our last evening. I would highly recommend this trip for any family. I can't wait to do this again.
We were three generations and met other family groups and all ages and had lots of fun with everyone.
An amazing time gently drifting down the Rogue. The rapids are pretty tame (at least in June) but the scenery was fabulous and the food was extraordinary on the Craft Beer trip with meals prepared by Aaron Woo of Portland's Natural Selections.
We had a large group of old college friends and our young adult children on the trip. It was terrific fun! The most fit and adventurous among us could charge down the Rogue in the I.K.s and when it was time to rest the old bones, the oar boats were like riding in Cadillacs. The paddle boat was a fun compromise. I (being the oldest person on the trip) braved the I.K. and after a terrifying bit of time after flipping it and becoming a member of the Rogue "swim team"... was "rescued" by Ben (my knight in shining armor) and I happily passed my kayak on to a more brave soul and took my comfy spot on his oar boat. Jessica (our leader), and ALL of the guides were fantastic and funny, helpful and attentive, and very safety conscious. We had a great time and I would highly recommend an O.A.R.S. adventure!


Nautilus has welcomed the launch of a new film that aims to encourage more young people to train as seafarers.
The short film, titled 'To Sea or Not to Sea', was produced by ITN Productions and will be promoted across social media in an effort to raise awareness of the maritime sector.
Funded by the Maritime Educational Foundation, with support from Nautilus, RMT and the UK Chamber of Shipping, the film has been specifically backed by Nautilus as part of its Job, Skills and the Future strategic campaign to increase UK seafarer employment and training.
We know there are many talented young people in the UK who want a career in the Merchant Navy, but there are many more talented young people out there who we could attract to the industry if only they knew of the opportunities available to them.


'I think the ultimate goal of these tunnels is to create an Israeli-Jewish Jerusalem. This is how I understand the excavations: digging under reality, strengthening the national narrative,' Mizrahi said.
Senior Israeli archaeologist Yonatan Mizrahi, has claimed that Israeli tunnel digging under Jerusalem is just as dangerous to the peace process with Palestine as Hamas tunnels under Gaza.
Speaking to 972 Mag, Mizrahi said that the tunnels, which are authorized by the Supreme Court of Israel, explained that the Israeli Supreme Court is justifies tunnel-digging under Palestinian homes by saying it is for the history of the Jewish people, and in doing so effectively issues a permit to use archaeology to take control of the area.
Noting that the Palestinian inhabitants of Silwan have been concerned about digging going on underneath them, Mizrahi slammed the secretive nature of the excavations led by a joint effort between the Elad Foundation and the Antiquities Authority.
Mizrahi said that the aim of the excavations was to enlarge the underground space and that they have already succeeded in connecting the excavations from Silwan to the Mughrabi Bridge. 'Essentially, only the space of the Western Wall Plaza has not been connected,' he said.
Slamming the secretive nature of the digging, Mizrahi said the Antiquities Authority does not share information with the public even though they are aware of the political sensitivity of the area. Mizrahi also said the Antiquities Authority 'should not have approved these excavations at all' because they achieved very little in the way of archaeology.
However, he said the the Antiquities Authority was being held hostage by the Elad foundation, which provides them with financing, since 2004 when they became involved in the Silwan excavations.
According to Mizrahi, the Elad foundation wanted to advance the construction of Jewish settlements in Silwan in the 1990s, but were prevented them from doing so as they could not build in an archaeological site, but overtime the policy changed, so instead they joined the Antiquities Authority with the aim of reaching an Israeli consensus through archaeology and the history of the Israeli people.
'They understand that the tunnels are a central tool to prevent a political solution in the area of the Historic Basin. For the Elad association, Silwan is the City of David; this is what it has come to do and this is what it is doing, above ground and underground,' he added.
Mizrahi concluded saying that he believed the tunnels that Israel is digging under the Old City of Jerusalem and under Silwan are more dangerous than the Hamas tunnels in the south, and called on Israelis to demand an end to the digging.


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LAS VEGAS - Who will pay for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? That's a major question as Congress is set to begin holding hearings on the spill tomorrow.
Nevada Sierra Club volunteer Brian Fadie says he does not want to see local taxpayers holding the bag when it comes time to pay for the BP spill. Fadie, who also is technology director for the group Progress Now Nevada, was among the protesters who took issue with former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on Sunday when she told Las Vegas convention-goers that she wanted oil companies to be held responsible, but that at the same time she still remains a big supporter of offshore drilling.
"As we've learned, drill-baby-drill leads to spill-baby-spill; it's as simple as that. I can only hope that in the end BP is held fully accountable and that there is no liability placed on the taxpayers for this disaster. "
The House Natural Resources Committee will its open hearings tomorrow. Congressman Maurice Hinchey, who sits on that committee, says taxpayers will be affected by the Gulf oil spill because of a $75 million federal cap on oil drillers' liability, a maximum a cap he wants to raise.
"That $75 million is just petty; it's not going to begin to cover the costs. The costs, then, are going to be covered by, you know, the average taxpayer of this country."
BP has said it is trying to get data disseminated as quickly as possible about the consequences of its blowout.


What is Application Performance (A1)?
Which microSD cards have A1?
Adoptable Storage is a new feature supported by Android™ Marshmallow 6.0 and later versions that formats an external microSD card to act like internal storage. Adoptable Storage allows users to have a better integrated experience between the card and the phone and gives users more space on their phone for applications. Before Adoptable Storage, most applications could be launched solely from the smartphone's internal storage, but now users can run applications directly from the installed microSD card.
Insert your SanDisk microSD card.
The Android phone will ask you to choose either "Use as portable storage" or "Use as internal storage".
Choose "use as internal storage" to allow the card to store pictures, videos, music, files, and applications. The card will be formatted, encrypted, and treated as additional internal storage capacity for your individual Android device, so you won't be able to use it in other devices.
In the past, microSD cards have primarily been used with digital cameras and other mobile devices to expand capacity for photos, videos, music, and many other digital files. These files are recorded through sequential writing. The new Adoptable Storage feature requires microSD cards to have a role beyond reading and writing large photo, video, and music files. Smartphones have additional functionalities like email, games, and texting, which means that this data must be recorded and retrieved in an entirely different way, called random access.
Ultimately, smartphones with Adoptable Storage need a card that can keep up with their many different functionalities. Therefore, the new Application Performance Class was created to indicate that the card can support smartphones' random and sequential performance needs.
To meet Application Performance Class 1 (A1), the card is required to have a random read performance of at least 1,500 IOPS, a random write performance of at least 500 IOPS, and a minimum sustained sequential performance of 10MB/s under specified conditions.
Compared to a non-A1 card, an A1 card will launch applications faster. This new Application Performance Class was specifically designed with smartphone users in mind and works to optimize your mobile experience.
How much faster will my phone go? Will it make my camera faster and video better?
microSD cards with A1 specification will not improve the results of taking photos and video, but may speed up consumers' viewing experience.
How much faster can I load apps with an A1 card versus a non-A1 card?
This depends on many factors including the size and complexity of the app.
*IOPS= Input/Output operations per second; measured by the number of 4KB read/write commands that can be executed per second. Source: SD Card Association (https://www.sdcard.org/developers/overview/application/index.html).


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