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Based on chef Eddie Huang's best-selling memoir of the same name, "Fresh Off the Boat" takes a humorous look at the lives of immigrants in America. In the 1990s, Eddie, a hip-hop-loving 11-year-old, relocates with his parents and two brothers to suburban Orlando from the Chinatown section of Washington, D.C. As Eddie's dad, Louis, pursues the American dream by opening a western-themed restaurant named Cattleman's Ranch Steakhouse, Eddie and the rest of the family try to acclimate to their new, strange surroundings.
Eddie wants to join the football team, despite Jessica forbidding him to try out; Emery learns Evan will be in middle school with him; Louis battles with Kenny Roger's right-hand man over changes at the steakhouse.
B as in Best Friends
Still homeless, the Huangs move in with Honey and Marvin; Jessica gets a chance to compete on "Wheel of Fortune"; Eddie starts high school; Michael Bolton offers Louis some help.
This Isn't Us
When Louis and Jessica make changes to provide their family with a better life, they learn the changes come with their own set of challenges.
Eddie looks forward to starting high school with his friends; Jessica considers moving the family to a new neighborhood; Louis gets the opportunity to expand Cattleman's Ranch with his new silent partner, Michael Bolton.
Pie vs. Cake
Jessica is happy to learn of Evan's interest in joining the debate team; Eddie and Emery team up to enter a comic book contest.
After learning that Tiger Woods is half Thai, Louis and Jessica are inspired to make Eddie and Evan the next great Asian golf prodigies.
Driving Miss Jenny
Louis worries about Grandma's safety in her new motorized wheelchair; Jessica fears that Emery has turned into a hoarder; Eddie tries to hustle his way into Evan's successful side business.
Time to Get Ill
Louis and the boys splurge on a pricey pay-per-view wrestling match while Jessica sleeps off the flu.
The Flush
During a sleepover, Eddie and his friends try beer for the first time; Jessica, Emery, Evan and Honey take a road trip to Georgia.
Gabby Goose
Jessica's ultra-competitive nature is on full display when the Huangs host game night for couples; Emery and Evan help Eddie grieve the unexpected, sudden death of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
Living While Eddie
When Eddie is accused of stealing, Jessica realizes he has other motives for his actions; a TV crew comes to shoot an infomercial at Cattleman's Ranch.
The Gloves Are Off
When Jessica accidentally befriends Marvin's ex-wife, she tries to help her and Honey settle their rift; Louis and the boys hope to surprise Grandma with a new motorized wheelchair.
Neighbors With Attitude
Jessica is excluded from the Neighborhood Watch because of her reputation as a non-team player; Eddie prepares for his perfect first kiss.
Sisters Without Subtext
Jessica is pleased to hear her sister has decided to go to college but does not support her decision to pursue an art degree; Marvin and Honey take Eddie, Emery and Evan to visit a retirement home.
The Best of Orlando
Jessica invites everyone she knows to attend a ceremony naming Louis "Small Businessman of the Year"; Eddie, Emery and Grandma start a clothing line.
Jessica reveals shocking details about her past during a U.S. citizenship interview; on a day off from school, Eddie, Emery and Evan try to take the family minivan for a joyride.
Citizen Jessica
The Cattleman's Ranch serves as the polling place for the 1996 presidential election; Jessica suspects one of the restaurant employees is an undocumented immigrant; Eddie and his friends debate about who killed a famous rapper.
Louisween
In the spirit of Halloween, Louis makes every effort to scare Jessica, who's busy drafting a horror novel; Eddie and his friends are excited to party at Nicole's house with some high school kids.
Breaking Chains
While showing Emery the ropes on his first day of middle school, Eddie reveals how he convinced the staff into believing fake Chinese customs that provide special privileges; Louis hires a housekeeper to help lighten Jessica's load at home.
Bring the Pain
Louis' brother comes to visit with big news to share; Eddie tries to find a way to watch Chris Rock's latest comedy special.
The Manchurian Dinner Date
Eddie's girlfriend pulls out all the stops to impress Jessica; Emery asks Louis for help with his graduation speech; Grandma tries to make Eddie a new suit.
Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the series offers an honest, often-hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids. But a daughter who is trying to grow up too fast, another who is too smart for her own good, and a rambunctious young son make it challenging. Claire's dad, Jay, and his Latina wife, Gloria, are raising two sons together, but people sometimes believe Jay to be Gloria's father. Jay's gay son, Mitchell, and his partner, Cameron, have adopted a little Asian girl, completing one big -- straight, gay, multicultural, traditional -- happy family.
In the 1980s, geeky Adam uses a video camera to document his family's crazy life. His mother, Beverly, is overprotective and lacks boundaries, while his dad has a hot temper and finds it difficult to parent without screaming. Rounding out the clan are Adam's terrifying sister, Erica; his older brother, Barry, who has middle-child syndrome; and the family's beloved grandfather, Al "Pops" Solomon. Pops is responsible for wild antics, including offering drinks to Barry and teaching Adam about the ways of love -- which create more chaos in an already high-strung family.
Dre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) has it all: a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), four kids and a big home in a classy neighborhood, but as a black man, he begins to question whether all his success has brought too much cultural assimilation for his family. With the help of his father (special guest star Laurence Fishburne), Dre begins to try to create a sense of ethnic identity for the members of his family that will allow them to honor their background while preparing them to embrace the future.
Mike Baxter is a happily married father of three daughters who finds himself the odd man out as he tries to maintain his manliness in a home surrounded by women. Mike tries to escape all the female drama at home in the warm, manly embrace of his job at the Outdoor Man store, a sporting goods emporium where he is marketing director. He also revels in his Outdoor Man vlog, which he uses as a pulpit for his opinions -- which often have nothing to do with the store's merchandise. When he's supposed to be selling mountain bikes or kayaks, he somehow ends up spouting off about the environment, health care, international politics or any other topic occupying his mind.
Chiropractor and single father Alan Harper lives in a beachfront house with divorced Internet billionaire Walden Schmidt, who bought the house following the untimely death of Alan's brother, Charlie. As they acclimate to their living arrangement, the tightly wound Alan finds himself taking on a mentor role with Walden, whose lifelong dependence on being taken care of has left him a bit naive. Despite his unsuccessful romantic history, Alan also tries to help Walden overcome his limited experiences with dating. Berta, a sharp-tongued, unapologetic housekeeper, is also featured in the series.
After going through a rough breakup, awkward and upbeat Jess (Zooey Deschanel) moves in with three single guys. Intelligent and witty Nick is an underachiever who took the bartender off-ramp on his road to success. Schmidt obsesses over his social standing and looks at Jess as a personal project. Winston is a competitive former athlete who, after realizing he will never become a pro, moves into the loft. Together with Jess' best friend, Cece, they bond to form an unlikely, and dysfunctional, family.
In the Heck family, middle-age, middle-class, middle-America mom Frankie Heck (two-time Emmy winner Patricia Heaton) uses a sense of humor to try to steer her family through life's ups and downs as she tackles her career goals. Her unflappable husband, Mike (Neil Flynn), is a manager at the local quarry. Oldest son Axl is an obstinate young man; awkward daughter Sue cannot seem to find her niche -- despite much enthusiasm in her attempts -- and youngest son Brick is an unusual child whose best friend is his backpack.
The wealthy town of Westport, Conn., is full of cookie-cutter mommies and their seemingly perfect offspring, but the members of the Otto family can't be counted among them. Confident housewife Katie Otto shares a home with her husband, Jeff, and their three children Taylor, Harrison and Anna-Kat, and while she loves them all dearly, she recognizes they probably aren't going to land themselves in a magazine spread anytime soon. The matriarch knows her family is beautifully flawed, and she's far from sorry.
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Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a "person of interest" wanted in connection with the investigation into a recent shooting.
Last Friday evening, officers responded to reports of gunfire and spoke with numerous witnesses who saw a man firing multiple shots at an occupied vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the Meadow Park Apartments at 504 14th Street Southeast. The witnesses reported 3 to 4 shots were fired just as an unidentified man was getting into the vehicle and the driver sped away. The shooter then fled on foot in the direction of another building in the same complex at 1426 4th Avenue Southeast. Police recovered a number of spent shell casings at the scene.
A blurry photo released by the police department of the "person of interest" shows a man wearing a black T-shirt printed with a red logo on the front, blue jeans, white shoes, and a brownish colored cap.
Anyone with information about the "person of interest" is asked to contact Police Investigator Chris Weber at 507-328-6922, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or through the Police Department non-emergency number, 507-328-6800.


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Староторо́пское се́льское поселе́ние — муниципальное образование в составе Западнодвинского района Тверской области. На территории поселения находятся 50 населенных пунктов.
Администрация поселения располагается в посёлке Старая Торопа.
Образовано в 2005 году, включило в себя территории Староторопского, Пятиусовского и Макеевского сельских округов.

Географические данные
 Общая площадь: 521,5 км²
 Нахождение: северо-западная часть Западнодвинского района
 Граничит:
 на севере — с Торопецким районом, Скворцовское СП и Речанское СП
 на востоке — с Западнодвинским СП
 на юго-востоке — с Бенецким СП
 на западе — с Псковской областью, Куньинский район
 внутри поселения — территория городского поселения пгт Старая Торопа.

Основная река — Торопа. Также по территории поселения протекают реки Скаговка, Песка и Вертла.
Поселение пересекает автомагистраль  «Балтия» и железная дорога «Москва — Великие Луки — Рига».

Экономика
Сельское хозяйство, лесозаготовка, натуральное хозяйство.

Население

Населенные пункты
На территории поселения находятся следующие населённые пункты:

Бывшие населенные пункты
В 2000 году исключены из учетных данных деревни Гераси, Козино, Песчивица.
Ранее исчезли деревни Курбаты, Хвошня, Суидово, Кривкино, Барашково, Заход, Совкино, Трахново и др.;

История
В XIX-начале XX века территория поселения относилась к Торопецкому уезду Псковской губернии. После ликвидации губерний в 1927 году территория поселения вошла в состав Октябрьского района Ленинградской области, с 1929 года входит в Западную область (до 1935 г.). После образования Калининской области — в составе Октябрьского района. С 1944 по 1957 год Октябрьский район относился к Великолукской области. С 1963 года территория поселения в составе Западнодвинского района.

Известные люди
 В деревне Антохино родился Герой Советского Союза Павел Игнатьевич Боровков.

Ссылки
 Электронный энциклопедический справочник «Тверская область»

Примечания

Муниципальные образования Западнодвинского района
Упразднённые сельские поселения Тверской области
Сельские поселения, упразднённые в 2020 году

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Q: Date Picker Using Dropdown Menu for all fields JavaScript and JQuery W/O Calendar Good day,
I am trying to create a date picker where all fields (Y M D) are all drop down Menus and automatically the month Selected affects how many days are available to select in the day field.
I don't want calendar displayed in any way.
Appreciate any Suggestions on what to do.
Thanks.

A: you can download and include the jquery datepicker  from here:-
and after that include the following js in your page
(function()
{

    // initialise the "Select date" link
    $('#date-pick')
        .datePicker(
            // associate the link with a date picker
            {
                createButton:false,
                startDate:(new Date()).asString(),
                endDate:'31/12/2020'
            }
        ).bind(
            // when the link is clicked display the date picker
            'click',
            function()
            {
                updateSelects($(this).dpGetSelected()[0]);
                $(this).dpDisplay();
                return false;
            }
        ).bind(
            // when a date is selected update the SELECTs
            'dateSelected',
            function(e, selectedDate, $td, state)
            {
                updateSelects(selectedDate);
            }
        ).bind(
            'dpClosed',
            function(e, selected)
            {
                updateSelects(selected[0]);
            }
        );

    var updateSelects = function (selectedDate)
    {
        var selectedDate = new Date(selectedDate);
        $('#d option[value=' + selectedDate.getDate() + ']').attr('selected', 'selected');
        $('#m option[value=' + (selectedDate.getMonth()+1) + ']').attr('selected', 'selected');
        $('#y option[value=' + (selectedDate.getFullYear()) + ']').attr('selected', 'selected');
    }
    // listen for when the selects are changed and update the picker
    $('#d, #m, #y')
        .bind(
            'change',
            function()
            {
                var d = new Date(
                            $('#y').val(),
                            $('#m').val()-1,
                            $('#d').val()
                        );
                $('#date-pick').dpSetSelected(d.asString());
            }
        );

    // default the position of the selects to today
    var today = new Date();
    updateSelects(today.getTime());

    // and update the datePicker to reflect it...
    $('#d').trigger('change');
});

by this your datepicker will convert into select boxes with only futer dates selectable in the given range.
for referance: http://www.kelvinluck.com/assets/jquery/datePicker/v2/demo/datePickerIntoSelects.html

A: This might help.
   $(function () {
            $("#monthSelect").on("change", function () {
                BindDays();
            });
            $("#yearSelect").on("change", function () {
                BindDays();
            });
            BindDays();
        });

        function BindDays() {
            var month = $("#monthSelect").val();
            var dayDropDown = $("#daySelect");
            dayDropDown.empty();
            if (month == 2) {
                for (var i = 1; i <= 28; i++) {
                    dayDropDown.append("<option value=" + i + ">" + i + "</option>");
                }
                var year = $("#yearSelect").val();
                if (parseInt(year) % 4 == 0) {
                    dayDropDown.append("<option value='29'>29</option>");
                }
            }
            else if (month == 4 || month == 6 || month == 9 || month == 11) {
                for (var i = 1; i <= 30; i++) {
                    dayDropDown.append("<option value=" + i + ">" + i + "</option>");
                }
            }
            else {
                for (var i = 1; i <= 31; i++) {
                    dayDropDown.append("<option value=" + i + ">" + i + "</option>");
                }
            }
        }

http://jsfiddle.net/zTTQY/

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The most beloved arias, duets and choruses from Bizet's Carmen and Bellini's Norma, to name just two.
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Q: What's the denominator of chi squared test for the goodness of the fit? The Chi squared test, Pearson's chi squared test, and Neyman's Restricted Chi squared test used the expected value as the denominator of the test statics
$$\sum_i\frac{(y_i-\hat y_i)^2}{\hat y_i}$$
However, on another page of reduced chis squared test, the denominator of the chi squared test itself was defied by variance,
$$\sum_i\frac{(y_i-\hat y_i)^2}{\sigma_i^2 }$$
where in the class, one learnt that it's "Pearson" if it used model's variance, and it's "Neyman" if it used data's variance.
But on another page of Chi-Square Test of Independence, the test statics for chi squared test used the expected value as the denominator again.

*

*What's the denominator of chi squared test for the goodness of the fit? Why sometimes it's variance and sometimes it's expected value? What's the differences?

*There's proof for the equivalence in normal distribution. What if $\hat y_i$ followed an unknown distribution?

*Also, what if $\hat y_i<=0$ was allowed? Does it then require to take the absolute value of $\hat y_i$ at the denominator?


Some of you may remember the post where I created these silhouettes of my kiddos. Well, I've been enamoured of silhouettes ever since I started seeing them all over blogland. I remember that my mother had silhouettes of all of us kids on her wall while I was growing up, and I guess they just make me nostalgic.
I made a couple of extra sets for gifts. Shhhhh.
Edited to add: I was just reminded in my comments that it was Kimba who made the first ornaments I saw online (of course, Cristin made some last year as well!) And I love giving credit where credit is due!
And finally, after all my virtuous speaking on letting the kids do the tree decorating, I came back and tweaked a little more. I added in this upholstery webbing as a garland. Isn't it fab? I can't get enough of this stuff. It really gives the tree a little extra zip!
LOVE IT! WANT TO DO IT!
So sweet, and simple! What a fabulous idea to do with my boys, before they grow up, as they seem to all too quickly these days!
What a sweet idea! Love the garland, too!
Love those silhouettes. I think I'll copy it and try to do one of my 2 year old. And the upholstery webbing as garland looks beautiful. Great idea!
Love this! I have the silhouettes on my want to try list but don't think it will happen before Christmas!
The silhouettes as ornaments is a great idea! I love that! Whoever is getting them as gifts is going to love them!! Love the webbing too!
What a wonderful idea regarding the silhouettes. I love seeing the ones of my nephews in frames but this is a super idea. The webbing's great too..what a cleaver idea.
That is a great idea!!! I think I will have to do this!
Love those silhouette ornaments....so pretty for the tree! The webbing looks fabulous!
Great ornament idea! Love the webbing too.
I bought some wooden ovals at Walmart a few weeks back after seeing Kimba's ornaments that she made for grandparents....I love your's too!!! How pretty and what a great tradition to start...can I copy?
What a great idea!!! You did a wonderful job. I think I might just try this with my boys.
These are super cute! I've already made some but now I want ones like these too :) I really think the reason I love them is because it does remind me of when I was a kiddo.
I love this idea! I can see this coming soon to a Monday, Funday!
OK, you have utterly convince me to give this a try, despite the fact that I am a little intimidated, and not very confident in my ability to make them look right. But we shall see! Thanks Wendy!
Those would be awesome grandparent gifts! I am so loving the webbing as garland!
Aww, I love these! Linking.
I LOVE the silhouette ornanments!!!
I am soo copying you,....today!! If nothing else Christmas should at least be sentimental, right?
Those are just wonderful! I think those are my favorite Christmas ornaments this year!
We did the ornaments and they were a hit! Thanks for the help and idea!
I just did a post on them with a link to your site, if you want to see how ours turned out!
Love it!! Thanks so much for the brilliant idea! I have linked back to you on my craft blog, thecraftersfilebox.blogspot.com.
Thank you for sharing these and offering an opportunity to document my quickly growing little boys' Christmas!


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Sweet 'Little Women' lets female voices be heard
By Matthew J. Palm
Orlando Sentinel Theater Critic |
When Louisa May Alcott created the semi-autobiographical character of Jo in her 1869 classic "Little Women," a lot of girls suddenly heard that it was OK to pursue your own dreams — a novel thought for the time.
That idea comes through loud and clear in the 2005 Broadway-musical adaptation, which is onstage at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. The St. Luke's production has the hallmarks of its previous shows — a strong cast, lovely set and costume design and director Steve MacKinnon's clear-eyed vision of how best to use its space.
However, it's missing the live music that has previously enlivened St. Luke's productions; the performers sing to recorded tracks. And though the show itself is full of sweet moments, it can't escape one central flaw: There was too much in Alcott's book to fit into a musical.
That means writer Alan Knee has gone for a pared-down story — you might say "a tribute to four sisters, but mostly Jo" – and the scenes flash by in rapid succession as a sort of greatest-hits collection from the book. (Projections helpfully let the audience know where and when we are.)
That form of storytelling can make it difficult to form an emotional attachment to the characters, though the actors playing the March sisters radiate more than enough likability to keep the audience invested. Also, Alcott's book lacked much conflict; to compensate, the musical amps up the "women against the world" idea.
Parrish Davis-Sauls, Meg Stefanowicz, Amanda Brievogel and Aja Grooms play Louisa May Alcott's beloved March sisters in "Little Women" at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando. (Scott Kerill / Courtesy photo)
In the opening scene, a publisher tells aspiring writer Jo: "My advice to you is go home and have babies. That's what women are made for." The shocked reaction of the girl seated next to me shows why "Little Women" remains relevant.
Meg Stefanowicz makes tomboy Jo's desire to transcend the restrictions of convention crackle off the stage, and she ably carries the emotion in her dynamic singing through her spoken lines, as well.
As her mother, Gail Bartell carries herself with a simplicity that grounds the story, and a song about her fears called "Here Alone" provides the show's most genuinely emotional moments. Amy Martin Cole shows impressive comic skills in a particularly sly performance as an acidic family aunt, and the women playing sisters Amy, Beth and Meg each have nice moments.
Men have their place, as well. As puppy-dog boy next store Laurie, Erik Nelson is charming and boasts a ringing tenor. Drew Mierzejewski has a quieter but no less effective presence as a more mature man in Jo's life.
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MacKinnon wisely doesn't try to make this musical something it's not; he lets the nostalgia generate its own warmth. And even if the ending drags on too long, it's heartening to hear girls — or anyone, for that matter — being told in today's parlance, "you do you."
'Little Women'
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► Where: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road
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► Cost: $15-$30
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Kościół pw. św. Józefa w Lubnie – kościół parafialny parafii św. Józefa w Lubnie z XIV wieku w Lubnie w powiecie gorzowskim, wpisany do rejestru zabytków nieruchomych województwa lubuskiego.

Opis
Świątynia orientowana, jednonawowa na rzucie prostokąta o wymiarach 21.5 ×  12 m, wzniesiona z granitowej kostki układanej w regularnym wątku, bez wieży. Nakrywa ją dach dwuspadowy. W południowej ścianie znajduje się oryginalny romański portal, obecnie zamurowany. W szczycie wschodnim znajdują się trzy pierwotne wąskie otwory okienne – symbol Trójcy Świętej, pozostałe przekształcono podczas remontu w 1796 r. Od strony północnej znajduje się zakrystia. Drewniana dzwonnica pochodzi z XIX w.

Historia
Kościół zbudowany został na przełomie XIII i XIV w., pierwsza wzmianka pochodzi z 1337 r. z księgi ziemskiej margrabiego brandenburskiego Ludwika Starszego i mówi o tym, że wolne od ciężarów podatkowych są 4 łany parafialne. Podczas remontu w 1796 r. obiekt został otynkowany, zamurowano południowy portal romański, a większość otworów okiennych przekształcono, wykonano również ogrodzenie z muru kamiennego. W 1798 r. zakupiono dzwon w berlińskiej firmie J. F. Thiele o średnicy 77 cm, umieszczony na drewnianej dzwonnicy; z 1862 r. pochodził drugi dzwon, firmy W. Bachmann z Berlina, o średnicy 85 cm.

W latach 1825-1826 dobudowano do północnej strony neoromańską ceglaną zakrystię, w 1841 r. postawiono zabudowania gospodarcze, a w 1846 r. dodano przybudówkę od południa.

Drewniane wyposażenie kościoła zostało zniszczone 31.01/1.02.1945 r, kiedy to posłużyło za opał żołnierzom radzieckim i przejętej przez nich grupie jeńców francuskich obozu I.G. Farben w Gorzowie.

Po II wojnie światowej
Jako świątynia rzymskokatolicka został poświęcony 17 marca 1946 r.; od 1951 r. był filialnym parafii w Lubiszynie. W latach 70. XX w. część XIX-wiecznego wyposażenia protestanckiego została usunięta. W 1985 r. wydzielono z parafii lubiszyńskiej nową parafię w Lubnie, z filiami w Stanowicach i Wysokiej. W latach 1985-1988 wykonany został gruntowny remont – zdemontowano boczne balkony, częściowo wymieniono podłogę, nagłośnienie oraz ołtarz główny. Zakupione zostały również rzeźba św. Józefa oraz organy. Przy wejściu głównym dobudowano kruchtę, zaś w 2. połowie lat 90. XX w. wykonano kapitalny remont zakrystii.

Cmentarz
Cmentarz przykościelny istniał od strony południowej, obecnie nieczynny.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Świątynie pod wezwaniem św. Józefa
Kościoły w dekanacie Gorzów Wielkopolski - Świętej Trójcy
Dawne kościoły protestanckie w województwie lubuskim
Obiekty sakralne w gminie Lubiszyn
Architektura romańska w województwie lubuskim
Kościół
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Thinking about updating all or part of your home? Here are seven things you'll want to think about first.
Plan your renovations carefully if you want to get the most bang for your buck. Think long-term, not just in the here and now.
The Houston residential property management and realty group, Green Residential, warns that some renovations may not be worthwhile.
You certainly don't want to lose money on this project, so avoid things like adding solar panels, using too much wallpaper and texture, installing wall-to-wall carpeting, spending too much on your kitchen, and a few other expensive updates that yield little return.
Instead, focus on things like curb appeal, bathrooms, minor kitchen updates, additional square footage, windows, paint, and modern flooring.
Renovations are messy and can take several weeks to complete. If you don't mind breathing in construction dust and having limited access to your home, you can always stay there with your family. It's certainly the more affordable option, despite the inconveniences.
There may be some situations in which you can't or shouldn't stay in the home while it's being renovated. For example, if you have asthma the dust might cause a health problem. Or, if you're renovating essential systems like plumbing or electrical, living-in might be impossible. Arrange for housing with a family, friend, or a rental/hotel before starting construction.
Renovations always cost more than you think they will, and if you don't want a surprise at the end, you'll set a budget at the very beginning. Let your budget dictate the renovations you make rather than the other way around.
If you're planning on obtaining financing, such as a home equity line of credit or a personal loan, know how much you'll be approved for before drawing up plans. It's no good planning a renovation that you can't ultimately afford.
Will you hire an interior designer? Their retainer fee may be pricey but think of the finished product. Plus, many homeowners discover that their designer saved them money because they worked more efficiently and got better pricing on materials.
You'll also need contract laborers to handle specific projects. You could hire a general contractor or hire individual contractors for each area of specialty (i.e., electrical, plumbing, drywall technician, painter, etc.) Whichever option you choose, vet every contractor carefully.
There may be other professionals worth hiring as well. These individuals might hold positions you've never heard of, but you'll find they're indispensable to your operations.
You can save considerably by doing some of the labor yourself. You might even enjoy doing it! Don't be too ambitious with the projects you choose to tackle. Stick to things you're comfortable with. It'll be more expensive to have someone else fix your mistakes than it will be to have them do it right the first time.
Whether you're using an interior designer or making the plans on your own, you'll need a blueprint of the updates you want to make. This includes details about the renovation, estimated costs, inspiration photos or color swatches, a timeline, and any other details that will help your renovation come to pass quickly.
As you design, have a clear idea of what you like. "I suggest my clients spend time browsing Pinterest, flipping through home decorating magazines, and watching design shows on TV to assemble a 'visual wish list,' which helps them get a handle on their design direction," Oregon-based realtor Barbara Mount told Realtor.com.
DIY renovator Jillian Harris shared her experience of a recent home renovation, underscoring the importance of rolling with the punches. "I changed our entrance to the walk-in closet THREE times mainly so that it was more functional and made the most sense layout-wise for us," she said.
You'll probably change your mind a time or two during the renovation process, and that's okay. Just go into it with a flexible mindset, being willing to make changes when necessary. Otherwise, you'll be frustrated and unsatisfied with the result.


Of all the celestial bodies, the Moon seems to throw people off normalcy most. The Moon passes through each sign for about two and a half days every month (more specifically, every 28-day cycle). So, what happens to you when it's in each sign?
Aries: Whoops, you aren't really listening and act without all the facts.
Taurus: Your food cravings are outright weird.
Gemini: You're sneaky... but might trick others into things you'll regret.
Cancer: Your sweet intentions turn sour.
Leo: You're overly critical and your expectations are too high.
Virgo: Everything seems way too complicated.
Libra: Either you're using others or they are using you.
Scorpio: Downright odd energy all around you.
Sagittarius: Your judgment is off which could be dangerous.
Capricorn: You might actually enjoy being boring.
Aquarius: Too risky, too much, too everything.
Pisces: Outside your cold and steady, inside you're falling apart.


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Picasso comes to Harrisburg in new gallery exhibit
An upcoming exhibit at the Susquehanna Museum of Art will feature a collection of prints by Pablo Picasso.
By Chris Mautner | cmautner@pennlive.com
Picasso is coming to Harrisburg this summer. Well, some of his art is anyway.
The exhibit "Picasso: A Life in Print" will go on display June 8 through Sept. 22 at the Susquehanna Art Museum, 1401 N. Third St., Harrisburg.
A special preview opening for museum members will be held from 5-7 p.m. June 7.
The exhibit features work from the collection of the John Szoke Gallery in New York City. Established in 1974, the gallery specializes in print by Pablo Picasso and Edvard Munch.
Spanning from 1905 to the 1970s, the exhibit includes pieces from the historic "Suite des Saltimbanques," Picasso's first major body of work in printmaking; "Suite Vollard," a group of one hundred prints; and the "Caisse à Remords," which are prized by collectors.
A catalog will accompany the exhibition, featuring an essay by Wendy Weitman, a former curator at The Museum of Modern Art.
The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and members of the military. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the rear of the museum at Calder and James streets.


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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast (Episode #286): BC's 2022 Building Code Will Change the Way We Value Homes with Doug Langford
Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your business.
My brother and I own JDL Homes Inx, which is a Vancouver-centric builder and major home renovator for the last 20 years.
Have you been busier during covid?
Yes and no. The industry has been busy but we're seeing a bottleneck when it comes to the municipalities and building permits. So that has thrown a wrench in our schedule. Vancouver is a different animal compared to other municipalities. But they do some things really well. They are reaching for better efficiencies. But when covid hit, it created an enormous backlog. Covid took everyone by surprise.
What is the biggest challenge in building a home in Vancouver?
Building a house has become more complex over the years. Right now, the record high lumber prices have been a big problem. Dealing with municipalities, building codes and bylaws can be an issue. Building technologies are also changing rapidly, and you have to adjust to that. Finding skilled labour is a problem every year. So it's a daunting process for us and our clientele. And then obviously covid has put a monkey wrench into everyone's business.
Let's talk about changing technology. How do you navigate that?
My role in the business is primarily customer facing and one of the challenges for me is to talk to our clients about how we build towards net zero. It's hard for me to explain the technology that we have now, especially to people who live in older homes. Most of the public just isn't aware of what the current technology is. The provincial government has laid out the Energy Step Code which has five steps towards net zero, and municipalities can adopt those steps as they see fit. That gives us the time to learn how to adapt our structures to the net zero code. Each municipality is a little bit different in their adoption, which adds to the confusion. We built a step code five, net zero ready house in Burnaby recently. The city had just mandated step one but our conversation with the homeowners was that by 2032 the city would mandate step five, so why not just build to that standard now? The homeowners agreed. We actually had to teach the building inspectors what we were doing, that's how new it is.
What's a passive house?
Passive houses have a model that tells you how to achieve a high efficiency level. For step code five, net zero, net zero ready and passive houses, it boils down to really thick insulation, robust windows and doors, a continuous air barrier around the house, mechanical ventilation, and a heating and cooling system with a high efficiency level. We built a passive house in Vancouver two years ago and we didn't need a heating source at all besides two electrical in-floor heating pads. That's all we needed to heat the whole home. Moving forward, it will be more challenging to cool your house than to heat it.
With airtight buildings in Vancouver, we hear about issues with mould and moisture in the building. How do we fix that?
Air tightness can trap moisture inside and we have to deal with that. That's where the HRV (heat recovery ventilator) comes in. It's a simple system that allows fresh air from outside to come in while exhausting stale air from inside. You're exchanging the air, which protects the health and safety of your family. You can get some sophisticated filters on the HRV, and similar filters with a heat pump, to help clean the air for covid concerns as well.
How do you get a house airtight?
We've used Tyvek in the past and there are other processes and technologies out there. When we construct a house, deciding how we'll build the air barrier is an important step. You have to be very careful, especially when you're building a passive or net zero house with very tight targets.
What happens if you don't hit those targets?
That's a good question! We have a fail safe where we do a test, seal up any areas, do another test, and then dry wall and seal up the house once we're all clear. There has to be a plan in place before you start building.
What exactly does net zero mean?
By 2032, we need to build all new housing to a net zero ready standard. I think eventually they will enforce net zero. But net zero ready means that the house is built to an energy efficient standard that if we say, add solar panels, that will be enough for the house to be self-sufficient. But to reach that, you can't just add a bunch of solar panels to an old house. It's about how we build the basement, roof, walls, HRV, heating pump, mechanical, etc.
How does this affect gas users?
Electric is the future. Most gas appliances aren't efficient enough to work into the energy equations of a passive or net zero house. We'll also have to get off gas for heating our homes as well. As of 2022, we can no longer use gas to heat the house or hot water in the city of Vancouver. Gas is still allowed for your stove…for now. But eventually, I think the municipalities will outright ban gas.
How does building to net zero affect timelines and costs?
If we look at two identical houses with the same finishes – one built to the current code and another built to net zero ready – you'd be looking at a 15-20% increase in costs for the net zero home. It wouldn't add to the timeline, as long as you knew what you were doing from the outset. We've built passive and net zero houses before, so we wouldn't have the same learning curve as others without the experience. We have to pivot. Do you need $30,000 worth of marble? Do you need the upgraded appliance package? Could you do a little bit less of that and put the funds into efficiency? When we spend more money on efficiency, we're also reducing carrying costs. There are no energy costs; you won't have a gas bill. Yes, you pay for BC Hydro in the winter but in the summer, you're using your solar panels. But you can't do it halfway. If you buy a fancy new heat pump, all of the heat is going to go out your windows and the holes in your house.
Can you do this in an older house? What does that process look like?
This is a tricky question and it depends on the nature of the house. Putting triple-pane windows into a 1940's house without any insulation is not very helpful. It also depends on the nature of the renovation. But every little thing helps. If you can insulate your attic and walls, and upgrade your windows, that's great. Those triple-pane windows and insulated wall panels also really help with noise reduction from outside. It can be a challenge getting homeowners to take a gamble on new technology. But is this where we'll be in 10 years? With people who are building a new house now, I talk to them about the Energy Step Code and tell them this is where we need to be by 2032. Do you want to build to this standard now, preserve your resale value and be more efficient? Sure, it might mean giving up a few things. But the technology we're using right now isn't very complicated. The biggest challenge I have is conveying to people that they won't be cold in drafty homes anymore. But it's a learning curve. Eventually, how we value our houses will change.
Do you have to sacrifice the aesthetic with these kinds of homes?
It's a lot easier to make a house energy efficient by making it a square or rectangular box. We can still build a craftsman style but we have to rethink how we build them. There are ways around it and I don't think you have to sacrifice aesthetics too much. But it is easier to get to that efficient place if the architecture is simple.
How is BC doing compared to the rest of Canada?
We can pride ourselves in BC on being ahead of the curve. Other jurisdictions are looking to us. We do live in a province where we're not as worried about heating our homes in the winter and we mostly rely on hydro electricity. So we are lucky here. It's 100% possible to build a passive house in a place with more extreme temperatures. We've been researching this type of building since the 70's and that research began in the prairies. This is where building science becomes paramount. How we handle the climate and moisture here is completely different to how it would be handled in northern Alberta.
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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast (Episode #246): A Complete Guide to Vancouver's Peat Bog Areas with Jeff Langford
I'm partners with my brother, Doug, which is where the "JDL" (Jeff and Doug Langford) comes from. We started in Vancouver about 15 years ago building for ourselves. People started asking us to do work for them and we grew from there. It started as renovations and then moved into building new homes. We now build full custom homes and do renovations.
Is it stressful building for people?
It was early on when we were eagre to get the work. But we're good now at finding our people – the people who want to build a quality home. In the early days, you say yes to everyone you can to try and build your business. But if you don't see eye to eye with your clients, it doesn't work.
When do people bring you on?
In a lot of cases, too late. The earlier the better when you're bringing on a builder. We've had a lot of successful partnerships where we've helped people buy the lot and we go to open houses with them. We're usually brought on after drawings are done and things can get negative because decisions have been made regardless of budget. If you bring us on early, we know how to achieve our clients' goals and we know how much things cost. An architect or designer's job is to create something beautiful. And sometimes it's the job of the builder to ask how much it's going to cost.
How did you and your brother get your start as builders out in BC?
We both grew up on the family farm and did some building there. We also have builders in our family back in Ontario. My first few jobs off the farm were with other builders, so it was always natural to me. It has always been a part of my life.
I followed my brother out to Vancouver. Doug worked his way across Canada in his 20s and landed in Vancouver. He dabbled in real estate here. I was working in Toronto in my own construction business at the time. We talked on the phone about how great it would be to work together out here. Eventually I came out and that was it!
On a side note, is Pinterest a good or a bad thing?
It's excellent for helping us see what is in the client's mind. They often can't articulate it so Pinterest helps them do that. But 90% of the images they're seeing are from other places in the world and we can't build what they're seeing. So there is some heartbreak when we tell them we can't build exactly what they're seeing on Pinterest, but we now know what they like. It's a double-edged sword.
Let's talk about peat. We know that you have done a ton of building on peat bogs in Vancouver. What is that?
Peat is slow-decomposing organic matter. It is moss that has built up over the years and is slowly decomposing. The environment it creates is highly acidic. Vancouver has quite a few peat bogs throughout the city. Everyone has seen it and driven through areas where masonry is cracked, none of the gates work and you can see the houses are unlevel. That's par for the course for houses that are unsupported when they were built on peat.
The reality: parts of Vancouver were built on marsh and creek beds.
What challenges are there when building on peat?
Peat doesn't have a lot of structure to it. Peat never stops breaking down and there is methane in the peat. It's also not consistent. You need to know that when you're choosing to build on a peat bog. For me, I can call engineers who have worked in those areas to give me a ballpark of what we might be dealing with, before we get into serious testing.
You could look at a dozen houses on a city block and everyone could be different. Peat is a sponge full of water, so things on top of it can sink and rise. The water table is what gives us trouble with peat. You will hit water right under the peat bog that can cause major issues.
In the mid 1900s, we tried to drain the wet areas of Vancouver. And then we built right on top. The science and the testing just weren't there. We didn't have the materials to support these homes that were built.
If you buy a property on the bog and you weren't aware, what do you do? What's the process?
Depending on the type of peat and depth of peat (which you will know by bringing in a geo-technical engineer for testing), there are a few options. Option 1: They will drill a helical pile and screw it into the ground. A grid is then designed to support the entire weight of the house. The geo-tech will tell you how many piles are needed and how deep they need to be. Each pile must be able to hold a certain amount of weight to support the house. It can get complex, but if you have a builder who is familiar with peat bogs, they can help.
The first way is the helical pile and the second way is you can dig it out. This works if you only have a few feet of peat. They will dig it out until you find something strong enough to bear the weight of the house. The only caveat here is the water table. If you dig down a couple feet and find water and start pumping it out, you'll find the neighbouring houses start to sink. That's why the helical piles are the most economical and safest way to build on peat.
We haven't been using helical piles for that long in Vancouver. We now have several different manufacturers; not all of them are the same. The metal needs to be treated and coated when you're working with an acidic product like peat. An experienced builder will know what to use.
What is the expense and time of building on peat?
Geo-techs are not a cheap alternative but they are taking on a horrendous amount of risk. Their cost is warranted as a lot can go wrong.
The simplest peat build is a $40,000-50,000 uptick but we've gone up to $500,000. But the majority of builds are on the lower end though. Once you buy your home and have your builder, you get your geo-tech. You then do your testing and see how deep you need to go. Then you design your house. The slab of your house is almost a separate entity. It is fully structural and engineered, which then allows you to design the house you want from there. All of that work is done up front. It does add a bit of time, but it's mostly organizing the drilling materials.
What about basements?
We have done full basements in peat where the basement is submerged in wintertime. The basements are fully waterproofed. And that is very costly and complex. Usually there are not basements in peat builds which works out cheaper but you lose the square footage.
So there's the added cost of finding solid ground and you lose square footage when you build on bog land, right?
Right. And losing possible square footage is a big deal, especially in Vancouver. Plus you also have the lower lot value, which never really goes away. Even if it's brought up to code, it will still be lower value than a house on solid ground. But if it's a long term investment, why not? You've got to hold it to make it worth it.
A friend of mine lives on Trout Lake with a view of the park and we renovated their home a few years ago. The house has a huge footprint so we were able to jack up a few corners and remove the fireplace, which weighs down on the bog. But before then, the house was quite crooked. And that's just part of that community.
Why do you build on peat bog?
We're suckers for punishment is what it is! I don't like to shy away from a challenge because it sets us apart. I enjoy these challenging builds that force you to do your research, think and learn. I like to educate myself and other builders. That's how we got into these types of build. Early on we were lucky to meet the right people with our peat projects – the right engineers and sub-contractors. That's a reason why we've done so many projects on peat. It's really no different than building any other home – there's just a couple more phone calls and a couple more steps.
Do most people know they're buying or have bought on the bog?
Most real estate agents have done their job and notified their clients. The trouble is then the misinformation around what it takes to live there safely, which is very lot specific. The helical piles are charged by the foot, so the costs can vary widely depending on the depth of the bog. So people are aware of the bog but have the wrong numbers in mind. It's just a lack of understanding.
What has 2020 looked like as a homebuilder in Vancouver?
We were busy at the start of the year and had the initial drawback when covid hit. It really depends on the type of construction you're in. Colleagues who work exclusively in condos and townhomes were really hurt. But now the phones are ringing off the hook. Our architects are super busy. For builders who are struggling, I think it's going to be short-lived. Busy architects is great news for us.
Peat doesn't have to be scary. There are costs involved but it is possible and easy to build on. If you get it at the right price, there is nothing wrong with it. You will have a perfectly sound house in the end. And some of the best micro-neighbourhoods in Vancouver are on peat.
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Building a Duplex in Vancouver
Are you planning on building a duplex in Vancouver? Here's a brief list of benefits and drawbacks to consider.
What is a Duplex?
A duplex is a single residential property with two dwellings under one roof and a dividing wall between the two living spaces. Each side of the wall is a completely separate home, with its own entrance, parking space, yard and amenities. Usually duplexes are on one title, meaning both halves must be sold together, however, there are times when a duplex can be subdivided into two separate titles and each home sold separately.
Value added to the property.
Potential for multi-generational living (family closeness).
Great option for downsizing for future retirement.
Potential for rental incomes.
Ability to stratify and sell one or both units of the duplex as an investment.
Go through the building process only once while technically building two separate units.
While not official, there is discussion that the city may allow basement suites in each duplex unit; increasing income potential.
What Are the Drawbacks of Building a Duplex?
Construction costs of building a duplex generally costs more as there is two of everything IE. services, millwork, countertops, plumbing fixtures, & lighting fixtures etc...
As you can see the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks for building a duplex in Vancouver.
If you're considering building a duplex, contact us today to discuss your project.
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Senate Confirms Two Health-Policy Officials
by David J. Barton
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced yesterday the Senate had unanimously confirmed Sherry Glied as assistant secretary for planning and evaluation and Jim Esquea as assistant secretary for legislation.
Glied brings extensive experience in a number of health-policy fields, particularly healthcare financing and mental-health policy research, and is one of the most-respected health-policy experts in the country, Sebelius said.
"We are also excited to benefit from the wealth of expertise Jim Esquea has built during his time working on income security and Medicaid issues for the Senate Budget Committee," she said. "With his knowledge of the programs we administer at HHS and his keen understanding of the legislative process, he will be a great resource."
Glied, a professor and chair in the Department of Health Policy and Management of Columbia University, has extensive experience in healthcare financing and mental-health policy research. From 1992 to 1993, she served as a senior economist for healthcare and labor-market policy in the President's Council of Economic Advisers. As a participant in President Bill Clinton's Health Care Task Force, she worked on global budgets and on the economic impacts of the health plan. She also has significant experience in mental-health policy, especially on issues of child and adolescent mental-health policy and financing.
As an analyst for Income Security and Medicaid for the Democratic staff of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Esquea has covered issues ranging from veterans affairs and justice programs to child welfare, supplemental nutrition assistance, public housing, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and other health programs. Prior to his work for the Budget Committee, Esquea served in the health division focusing on the Food and Drug Administration for the White House Office of Management and Budget under the Clinton administration.
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Ixlu
Unrestored architecture overlooking the Main Plaza
Location within Guatemala
El Petén
Classic - Postclassic
Excavation and maintenance
Responsible body
Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes
Classic and Postclassic Maya
Map of Lake Petén Itzá, showing location of Ixlu on the eastern shore
Ixlu (/iʃˈluː/) is a small Maya archaeological site that dates to the Classic and Postclassic Periods.[1] It is located on the isthmus between the Petén Itzá and Salpetén lakes, in the northern Petén Department of Guatemala.[2] The site was an important port with access to Lake Petén Itzá via the Ixlu River.[2] The site has been identified as Saklamakhal, also spelt Saclemacal, a capital of the Kowoj Maya.[3]
The site has over 150 structures, the majority of which in the site core display typically Postclassic characteristics.[4] The site was briefly investigated by Don and Prudence Rice in 1980.[4]
Ixlu is located approximately 23 km (14 mi) east of the departmental capital of Flores and 275 km (171 mi) north of Guatemala City. Ixlu is approximately 28 km (17 mi) south of the ruins of the major Classic Period city of Tikal.
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Structures 2
The Temple of the Hidden Jars 2.1
References 5.1
Archaeological investigations have uncovered potsherds dating as far back as the early Middle Preclassic (1000 BC–800 BC).[5] Postclassic potsherds are widely distributed in the upper levels of the site to a depth of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in).[6] Evidence from the Temple of the Hidden Jars indicates a continuous occupation from the Preclassic right through the Classic (AD 200–900) to the Postclassic Period (AD 900–1525), with occupation continuing until approximately 1700, well after the Spanish Conquest of most of Guatemala, according to ethnohistoric sources.[6] The Petén Lakes region finally fell to the Spanish Crown in 1697,[7] at which time Ixlu was in disputed territory between the mutually hostile Itza and Kowoj kingdoms.[8]
Fifty structures have been mapped at Ixlu by the Central Peten Historical Ecology Project.[9] Nine of these are C-shaped bench superstructures and two are L-shaped.[9]
Ixlu has two ballcourts and is one of only two Postclassic sites in the central Petén lakes region to have a recognisable ballcourt.[10] However, both ballcourts at Ixlu apparently date to the Late Classic.[10] The site possesses a twin pyramid complex, a feature that is rare outside of Tikal and probably indicates the political influence of that great city.[11]
'Altar 1' from Ixlu, which contains a section of text comprising eight glyphs that are identical to a phrase on the Dos Pilas Stela 8.[12]
The architecture at Ixlu resembles that at the Late Classic site of Seibal on the Pasión River.[13]
The Temple of the Hidden Jars
The Temple of the Hidden Jars (Templo de las Vasijas Escondidas) has been labelled as Structure 2034.[2] It is bordered by Structure 2041 on the south side, Structure 2036 to the west and Structure 2035 to the north, its eastern side faces onto Patio B.[2] The temple measures 13.9 by 9.6 metres (46 by 31 ft) and consisted of a two-level platform, the first level was 1.15 metres (3.8 ft) high and the second level had a height of 1.2 metres (3.9 ft).[14] The temple has been dated to the Late Postclassic Period (AD 1200-1525).[15] A stairway ascended the west side of the temple and there was an altar on the summit that measured 1 metre (3.3 ft).[14] The temple is named from two hidden niches on the west side of the temple, one at the foot of the stairway and the second under an altar on the temple steps.[6] Each contained a single red-brown ceramic vessel measuring approximately 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in diameter and 14 centimetres (5.5 in) high, each with its respective concave lid.[6] The vessels have four handles spaced equidistantly around the circumference, with the lids also possessing a handle.[16] The jars contained only brown soil.[6] This style of hidden niche is similar to niches associated with ceremonial structures in distant Mayapan in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula.[6]
Four Classic Period sculpted monuments were recovered from the site, two stelae and two altars.[17] Ixlu Stela 1 bears the date 879 AD, in the Late Classic Period, and depicts a ruler who used the Tikal Emblem Glyph and the K'ul Mutul Ahaw title ("holy lord of Tikal").[18] The stelae at Ixlu resemble traditional Classic Period stelae such as those at Tikal.[19] Both Stelae 1 and 2 show bloodletting rituals and the materialisation of the Paddler Gods.[19] Ixlu Stela 2 is now located in the main plaza of Flores.[20]
The monuments of Ixlu bear some hieroglyphic texts that closely resemble texts from the site of Dos Pilas, suggesting that the lords of Ixlu may have been refugees from the collapse of that state in the Petexbatún region of the Petén Basin,[21] a state that itself professed to have a legitimate claim to the rulership of Tikal.[22]
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^ Sharer & Traxler 2006, p.618. Valdés & Fahsen 2005, pp.151-152.
^ a b c d Aguilar 2000, p.259.
^ Sharer & Traxler 2006, p.618. Aguilar 2000, p.259.
^ a b Sánchez Polo et al 1995, p.592.
^ Aguilar 2000, p.261. Sánchez Polo et al 1995, p.593. Castellanos Cabrera 2008, p.7.
^ a b c d e f Aguilar 2000, p.261.
^ Sharer & Traxler 2006, pp.776-778.
^ Jones 2009, p.62.
^ a b Bey, Hanson & Ringle 1997, p.247.
^ a b Valdés & Fahsen 2005, pp.151-152.
^ Martin & Grube 2000, p.51.
^ Schele & Freidel 1990, p.390.
^ chele & Freidel 1990, p.389.
^ a b Aguilar 2000, pp.259-260.
^ Aguilar 2000, p.260.
^ Aguilar 2000, pp.261, 273.
^ Sánchez Polo et al 1995, p.593.
^ Valdés & Fahsen 2005, pp.9, 151. Drew 1999, p.352.
^ a b Schele & Freidel 1990, p.389.
^ Kelly 1996, p.111.
^ Schele & Freidel 1990, pp.389-390, 505n20.
^ Webster 2002, p.275.
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Aguilar, Boris A. (2001). "Las excavaciones en el Templo de las Vasijas Escondidas en Ixlu, Flores, Petén" [Excavations in the Temple of the Hidden Jars in Ixlu, Flores, Peten] (versión digital). XIV Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueológicas en Guatemala, 2000 (edited by J.P. Laporte, A.C. Suasnávar and B. Arroyo) (in Español) (Guatemala: Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología): pp.259–274. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
Bey, George J. III; Craig A. Hanson; William M. Ringle (September 1997). "Classic to Postclassic at Ek Balam, Yucatan: Architectural and Ceramic Evidence for Defining the Transition". Latin American Antiquity (Washington, DC: Society for American Archaeology) 8 (3): 237–254.
Castellanos Cabrera, Jeanette (2008). "Buenavista-Nuevo San José, Petén, Guatemala: Another village from the Middle Preclassic (800-400 BC)" (
Jones, Grant D. (2009). "The Kowoj in Ethnohistorical Perspective". In Pridence M. Rice and Don S. Rice (eds.). The Kowoj: identity, migration, and geopolitics in late postclassic Petén, Guatemala. Boulder, Colorado:
Kelly, Joyce (1996). An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Norman:
Sánchez Polo, Rómulo; Don S. Rice;; Prudence M. Rice;; Anna McNair;; Timothy Pugh;; Grant D. Jones (1995). "La investigación de la geografía política del siglo XVII en Petén central: La primera temporada" [Investigation of the 17th century political geography of central Peten: First season] (versión digital). VIII Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueológicas en Guatemala, 1994 (edited by J.P. Laporte and H. Escobedo) (in Español) (Guatemala: Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología): pp.589–602. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
Valdés, Juan Antonio; Fahsen, Federico (2005). "Disaster in Sight: The Terminal Classic at Tikal and Uaxactun". In Arthur A. Demarest, Prudence M. Rice and Don S. Rice (eds.). The Terminal Classic in the Maya lowlands: Collapse, transition, and transformation. Boulder:
Webster, David L. (2002). The Fall of the Ancient Maya: Solving the Mystery of the Maya Collapse. London:
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Altun Ha
Baking Pot
Barton Creek Cave
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Chaa Creek
Colha
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Ka'Kabish
K'axob
Lubaantun
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Tipu
Uxbenka
Xnaheb
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Altar de Sacrificios
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Balberta
Bejucal
Cancuén
Chitinamit
Chocolá
Cotzumalhuapa
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El Perú
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Holmul
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Itzan
Iximche
Ixkun
Ixtonton
Ixtutz
Kaminaljuyu
Kinal
La Amelia
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Machaquila
Mixco Viejo
Motul de San José
Naachtun
Nakbe
Nakum
Pajaral
Punta de Chimino
Quiriguá
Q'umarkaj
Río Azul
Seibal
Takalik Abaj
Tamarindito
Tayasal
Tres Islas
Uaxactun
Ucanal
Witzna
Xultun
Yaxha
Zacpeten
Zaculeu
Zapote Bobal
Copán
Aké
Balamku
Becan
Chacchoben
Chactún
Chinkultic
Chunchucmil
Dzibilchaltun
Edzna
Ek' Balam
Jaina
Kiuic
Kohunlich
Komchen
Labna
La Mar
Muyil
Río Bec
San Gervasio
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Xelha
Xlapak
Xpuhil
Yaxchilan
Yo'okop
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Why Israel's Impunity Goes Unpunished by International Authorities
By Ali Omidi | Aug 11, 2014 | News & Analysis, Palestine | 8 |
The International Criminal Court in The Hague (ICC/CPI), Netherlands. (Vincent van Zeijst/CC BY-SA 3.0)
It is an irony of history that an entity that claims to be innocent and whose people were the victim of the Holocaust has been itself committing the most heinous crimes in contemporary history.
From July 1946 to August 2014, Israel has committed at least 28 cases of violent crimes against the Palestinian people, major examples of which include the massacres of Palestinian civilians in Deir Yassin (1948), Golan region (1948), Kafr Qasim (1956), Khan Yunis (1956), Sabra and Shatila refugee camps (1982), the Jenin refugee camp (2002), Qana (2006), the previous invasion of Gaza (2008), and the latest onslaught of Israeli army against the blockaded Gaza Strip (2014).
According to the most recent figures released by the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, a total of 1,865 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza up to August 4, 2014, including 429 children, 243 women, and 79 elderly people. During the past 29 days, a total of 9,563 Palestinians have been also wounded in Israeli strikes against the coastal sliver, including 2,877 children, 1,853 women and 374 elderly people.
It is, therefore, very shameless that while ignoring all the ongoing massacre of Palestinians in Gaza, the US State Department has denounced in a statement an Israeli attack on a school run by the United Nations in the city of Rafah as 'disgraceful', and merely condemned that incident as appalling. At the same time, however, the State Department spokesperson, Jen Psaki, sufficed to saying, "We once again stress that Israel do more to meet its own standards and avoid civilian casualties."
On the other hand, Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon issued a separate statement in which he strongly condemned this and other similar attacks by the Israeli army on UN-run schools, describing them as a "moral outrage and a criminal act" while asking for a quick investigation to be launched into these incidents to identify perpetrators.
In the meantime, the Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki has paid a visit to The Hague, calling for the membership of Palestine at the International Criminal Court while seeking to file a war crimes case against Israel.
The question, however, is will the mere recognition of measures taken by the Israeli military against Palestinians as war crimes have any practical consequences for the officials of Israel? The question, unfortunately, is negative. What has given Israel such a powerful sense of self-confidence as to enable it to go ahead with its criminal agenda against Palestinians?
On the whole, the international community has foreseen the following legal mechanisms to prevent impunity by state criminals: 1. The International Criminal Court; 2. Special criminal tribunals; 3. Hybrid criminal tribunals; 4. Domestic courts; and 5. The UN Human Rights Council.
Every one of those institutions and mechanisms are facing their own special limitations when deciding to take an action and prosecute war criminals. As a result, those limitations have been playing a very important part in preventing prosecution of Israeli officials by the aforesaid institutions.
First, let's have a look at the limitations faced by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for containing the criminal actions of Israel. In order to hear a case, the government requesting the hearing as well as the government to which criminal people are allegedly affiliated should be members of the ICC.
There are some considerations to be taken into account here. Firstly, there are many controversies about whether the existing political entity in Palestine is really a government. The fact that other Islamic states consider it a government is not an issue here, but the important thing is for this entity to be recognized as a government by the main players in international relations.
Secondly, even if Palestine is accepted as a member of the ICC, the jurisdiction of the Court will only cover what is done after the official membership of Palestine (in accordance to Paragraph A, Article 11 of the Statute of the ICC). In other words, the jurisdiction of the Court cannot be enforced retrospectively. As a result, all crimes that Israel has so far committed would fall outside the ICC's jurisdiction.
Thirdly, the ICC has no executive arm – apart from voluntary cooperation of states – to take such measures as arresting criminals and putting them to trial. The close relations that exist between powerful Western states and Israel need no explanation. On the other hand, the United Nations Security Council can refer any case to the ICC or take any case out of the Court's schedule. Now, as long as such countries as the United States, France, and the UK offer their unbridled supported for Israel, can one actually expect the Security Council to make a decision against the interests of Israel?
If the International Criminal Court is unable to prosecute the Israeli officials, the same can be said about other special and hybrid tribunals as well. Such tribunals – two cases of which include the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the Hybrid Tribunal in Sierra Leone – usually and customarily take their orders from the UN Security Council. Therefore, it goes without saying that Israel will never be put on trial before such courts.
Hybrid courts, on the other hand, hear cases on the request of the government of the country where the crime has been committed. It is clear that Israel will never request trial of its own statesmen.
Domestic courts are also facing their own specific limitations. When it comes to competence of national courts for hearing cases related to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the past experience has proven that in the absence of a powerful political will supporting such courts, or when these courts are not affiliated to powerful countries, they would not be able to do anything.
For example, in February 2003, a court in Belgium issued a warrant for the judicial prosecution of the former Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon. However, before the ink on the warrant was dry, the Belgian government balked at the case. In another instance, a British court issued a similar warrant against the former Israeli foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, in December 2009, for her role in the massacre of the Palestinian people of Gaza in 2008. The British government, however, pointed to judicial immunity of the Israeli diplomat and practically dropped the case. Even the then British foreign secretary went as far as requesting a change in the country's judicial laws to prevent prosecution of Israeli officials in possible future cases.
Finally, the UN Human Rights Council mostly plays a political part than a legal one. Therefore, it cannot be expected to make decisions that are legally binding. At the end of the day, the Human Rights Council will call on the Security Council to get involved and implement its decision. Now, given the fact that the United States holds a permanent seat at the Security Council, any case against Israel will be easily sent into the archives.
All these facts remind one of Antonio Gramsci's theory of cultural hegemony. He argued that big powers have made up global relations and structures in such a way as to serve their own tyrannical interests. As a result, the only outcome of bringing up Israel's crimes at international bodies will be further disgrace for the Israeli regime and reduction of its international credibility. Apart from that, such institutions are not able to play an effective role in preventing Israel's impunity.
In other words, just as the saying goes "dog does not eat dog," international legal and political structures cannot be expected to act against the interests of those who have created them as well as their lackeys. It is only through the use of preventive force that necessary deterrence can be created against further acts of atrocity by the Israeli regime.
Tags: Gaza Strip, ICC, Israel
Ali Omidi
Dr. Ali Omidi is Assistant Professor of International Relations in the University of Isfahan, Iran
Jane Clark on August 16, 2014 at 7:09 pm
I understand this article, but I have to say in relations to the most recent dispute between Israel and Palestine, why are you not talking about the Palestinians lobbing rockets over to Israel? What do you expect the Israelis to do? sit there and take it? The Israelis did not react to the dead 3 teenagers killed by Hamas, but the Palestinians reacted to one Palestinian child's deaths? All 4 kids were just kids, but Palestinians started the rockets this time so ??? why is that not important here?
margsview on August 16, 2014 at 11:52 pm
There is no law that really exist, law has become a transitory entity that only flowers if its stench is at the whim of those in charge. After all, not one person of any of the investor banks has serve one day in jail for their known crimes since 2009. But there is the court of public opinion and that court has yet to be fully engaged. It is now time to recognize such an event and the revelation of those most known. As well it is time for those mysterious victims of questionable fates, in particular those that have met with an questionably untimely and criminally suspect deaths as those of various high positions who have died from suspicious circumstances to say the least……
margsview on August 17, 2014 at 12:05 am
To date there are reported to be at least 25 questionable deaths unaccounted for —due to circumstances such as falling from more than 20 stories of a given building etc. A majority of these victims are under 50 years of age, having no concern for illness. And most are said to carry life insurance that provides for the corporations they worked for, not their families which is the normal situation in these types of untimely deaths. These occurrences more than deserve investigation by the media but curiously none have found the nerve to do so. Curious to say the least, the norm, if the media was still attempting to demonstrate a small degree of independence in thought as of course, as well as actions taken or not.
This is the situations that is intolerable for all that have suffered in Gaza, law has now become a word for those 1% who control law firms and economies of certain countries. Naturally those most guilty have both avoided membership in the bastions of international courts. But time is running out as the accusations of the most important voices internationally have condemn Israel without a trial, instead have based their biases on the facts on the ground and the similar crimes perpetrated over 40 years with impunity. No more, I may be British in ancestry but I am just as human when it comes to recognizing vile brutality when I view it. My heart and tears will not stop my efforts in gaining absolute justice for Palestinians, past and future. No religious fantasy or touch from above will make illusion into reality, Palestinian blood shed is the only tangible element necessary, period.
Jeremy R. Hammond on August 17, 2014 at 10:44 pm
What do you expect the Israelis to do? sit there and take it?
False dichotomy. It is not a choice between sitting and doing nothing about rockets being fired at Israel and perpetrating a massacre in Gaza.
It takes no great imagination to think of alternative courses of action that don't require committing war crimes.
Fred on August 18, 2014 at 2:18 am
Its not doubtful that Israel is a beast.
I believe Palestinian must retaliate their children blood
You think that isrealin person is more expensive than a palestian?
Certainly not, but you think YES.
The claims that have been brought in US courts for taking heavy compensation against Iran ( the finance helper of Hemas for rediculous death of Marla Bennet or Flatow), shows your belief.
Maxim Bomar on August 27, 2014 at 9:12 am
That is not a false dichotomy from the israeli perspective.
What do you think we should have done? And keep in mind that all hamas wants is the annihilation of israel, as stated in their charter.
Jeremy R. Hammond on August 28, 2014 at 12:02 am
It is a false dichotomy regardless of any one "perspective".
Again, it is not a choice between sitting and doing nothing about rockets being fired at Israel and perpetrating a massacre in Gaza.


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Pristimantis pardalis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Craugastoridae.

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Cette espèce se rencontre entre  et  d'altitude dans l'ouest du Panama et dans le sud du Costa Rica.

Publication originale
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Pseudallata laticostalis är en fjärilsart som beskrevs av George Francis Hampson 1900. Pseudallata laticostalis ingår i släktet Pseudallata och familjen tandspinnare. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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The Putnam County, WV Civil War Days will be this coming weekend at Valley Park Hurricane. It Starts on March 26-and runs through Sunday the 29th.
Battles will be Saturday and Sunday afternoon, live Cannon fire. Sutlers will be open with the things common during the war.
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Apr 25 You Galahad me at Hello. Colin Firth returns in the first trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle!
Hello nerds. No prelude required this time, but I'll give you one anyhow. Based on the spectacular comic from Mark Millar, with a fantastic cast and easily one of the greatest action scenes of all-time, Kingsman: The Secret Service is one of my favorite films of the past few years, and that's really saying something.
So I'm more than ready for the sequel and from the looks of the trailer, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is not going to skip a frigging beat. Kingsman: The Golden Circle hits theaters on September 22, 2017. Who's coming with me?


Do you decide, what you will do next? This is the question, which is asked by you after 12th or graduation. Right! You have an answer too but could not answer because of lack of information. Stop these by taking admission at IRS to pursue ca coaching in Laxmi Nagar.
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