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New York Jets Wish List- Jarius Byrd
Jarius Byrd would be a tremendous get for the New York Jets
Michael Nash, Sports Editor
Last year, the New York Jets overachieved and finished with a respectable record of 8-8. But that was last season.
Before the start of the league year last year, the New York Jets replaced general manager Mike Tannenbaum with former Seattle Seahawks front office man John Idzik. Idzik did what he could with limited cap room, and made the Jets a competitive team in 2013-2014. But this offseason is where the real fun begins. This offseason, the Jets are rumored to have around $50 million to spend in free agency. This is assuming the Jets part ways with QB Mark Sanchez, CB Antonio Cromartie, and WR Santonio Holmes.
With these three veterans off the book, the Jets will have a surplus of money to spend on improving the team. Everyone has different opinions of what the team needs to do to once again be a serious playoff contender. To me, this offseason is so important to the future of the Jets, that John Idzik should go out and do whatever he feels will make the team better. If that means over paying for a specific player, so be it.
The Jets have one of the best front sevens in football. Youngsters Sheldon Richardson, Mo Wilkerson, and Quinton Coples are nightmares for opposing quarterbacks and constantly create pressure on opposing offenses. To go along with this dominant group, the Jets need to add talent to the secondary. The Jets have an up and coming star safety in Antonio Allen, who had a very strong season last year, and also have nice depth with Josh Bush, and Jaiquawn Jarrett. While depth is there, the Jets secondary, and overall defense could become elite with the signing off one player. That player is Jarius Byrd.
The former Oregon Duck and Buffalo Bill has been a star since arriving in the NFL. After the Bills decided to not put the franchise tag on Byrd, he now has the freedom to sign with any team come the start of free agency on March 11th. In recent years, the Jets have not spent money on the safety spot, but if I am the Jets, Byrd is priority number one this offseason.
When it comes to a Rex Ryan defense, the play of the safeties and cornerbacks is vital. Ryan loves to blitz and constantly put pressure on the quarterback, while leaving his cornerbacks in one on one matchups, while the safeties either matchup with the tight end, or play over the top in coverage. Last year, the Jets corners struggled at times, which resulted in many big plays. Adding Byrd to go along with Antonio Allen would give Rex Ryan a piece of his defense he has not had in years. Byrd has the ability to play " centerfield" in the Jets defense, which Is simply playing back and reading the quarterback. Byrd also could be used to blitz, or cover the opposing tight end, which has been a huge weakness for the Jets for years. Signing Byrd would be exactly what this defense needs.
Byrd will certainly not come cheap considering he is the best safety on the market this offseason. The Jets will also have many competitors for Byrd's service. All in all, Byrd would instantly improve the Jets defense, while improving the team as a whole. If I am John Idzik, Jarius Byrd is the number one priority this offseason.


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La Démocratie est un cuirassé de la marine française construit à Brest à partir de 1903.
C'est un cuirassé de type Pré-Dreadnought de la classe Liberté.

Historique
Avant la Première Guerre mondiale, le cuirassé Démocratie participe essentiellement à la représentation de la France dans divers pays. Il est ainsi présent aux différentes revues protocolaires présidentielles à Bizerte et à Toulon (1911) ou à Malte pour faire honneur au roi George V ().

Au début de la Grande Guerre, le Démocratie participe au déploiement des troupes du  corps d'armée français à partir de l'Algérie vers la France. Entre-temps, le , il participe à la bataille d'Antivari qui voit un croiseur austro-hongrois, le Zenta, couler. Ensuite il passe la majorité de la guerre à sillonner la Méditerranée orientale. Basée à Corfou, il patrouille la mer Ionienne pour réprimer la marine austro-hongroise et ottomane.
À la fin 1918, il est envoyé, avec ses sister-ships, à Moudros pour participer au blocus du détroit des Dardanelles.

Peu après l'armistice, le cuirassé Démocratie part, avec le cuirassé Justice, rejoindre en Mer Noire la flotte alliée. Il est basé à Constantinople et Sébastopol, pour aider à faire respecter les termes de l'Armistice avec l'Allemagne. En , il revient en France en accompagnant une délégation ottomane venue assister à la conférence de Paris.

Entre  et , le Démocratie est affecté à l'école de canonnage de la division des écoles de la Méditerranée, puis placé, le  en réserve spéciale. Le , il est désarmé pour être ensuite condamné et rayé le . En , il est remorqué jusqu'à Savone pour y être démoli.

Incidents à bord
Le , lors d'une croisière entre Brest et Toulon, un feu se déclare dans les isolants de cloison d'une chaufferie. Les marins n'ont pas d'autre moyen que de noyer la soute à munitions pour éviter une catastrophe.

Le  lors de l'explosion du cuirassé Liberté, à la suite d'un incendie dans les soutes avant de ce dernier, un obus de  vient frapper la coque du Démocratie à hauteur du carré des officiers. Les réparations vont durer un mois.

Par deux fois, le  lors d'exercices et le  pendant un convoyage de navires marchands, il entre en collision avec le cuirassé Justice.

Le , lors d'un exercice d'escadre, le cuirassé Démocratie est abordé par le cuirassé Suffren alors en panne de moteur. Contrairement à son assaillant (brèche de  sur la coque extérieure et arrachement de son écubier), il ne souffre que d'avaries minimes qui ne nécessitent que trois semaines de réparations.

En , basé en mer Ionienne, la Démocratie est durement frappée par la grippe (32 décès sont comptabilisés). Un cas de force majeure qui le contraint à regagner l'arsenal. À partir de là, la situation du personnel à bord est la suivante : 188 sont présents aux postes, 205 sont à l'hôpital, 294 sont en permission ou en convalescence.

Notes et références

Bibliographie

Articles connexes
 Liste des cuirassés français
 Liste des classes de cuirassés
 Histoire de la marine française depuis 1789

Liens externes

Documents numérisés
 Journaux de bord du 01/07/1914 au 12/07/1917.
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 Journaux de bord du 13/07/1917 au 18/12/1918
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Cuirassé de la Marine française de la Première Guerre mondiale
Bateau lancé en 1904
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Farias named Music Director at KOIT and KUFX
July 6, 2018 by Veronica Villafañe
Karina Farias has left her native Texas to become Music Director of San Francisco Bay Area FM radio stations KOIT 96.5 and 98.5 KFOX.
She arrives to the Bonneville International-owned stations from Bryan Broadcasting in College Station, Texas where she was an on-air personality, Music Director and Assistant Program Director for Maverick 100.9 and Willy 97.7 FMs. She was also a part-time weekend on-air personality at Houston's 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM).
"I love Texas and everything about it, but I'm excited for a new adventure. It's no secret for those that know me that California was where I wanted to end up and it's happened," Farias tells Media moves. "This move means so much for me and my career. It shows that I'm willing to work hard to get to where I want to be."
Farias began her career in broadcasting as a promotions assistant and weekend on-air personality in 2014, before getting promoted to weekdays, taking on managerial roles two years later.
She started the new job on July 5.
"This is the opportunity of a life time! I get to work alongside programmers that have so much experience and knowledge," she says. "I can't wait to learn so much from them all."
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HLF supports Bury St Edmunds Magna Carta Plans
Plans to celebrate the 800-year-old link between Bury St Edmunds and the Magna Carta with vibrant events to bring history alive will go ahead following the news of a successful Heritage Lottery Fund bid.
The Bury Society, which is working with St Edmundsbury Cathedral and St Edmundsbury Borough Council to stage a number of events in 2014, put in a bid for £86,400 to cover a spectacular light and sound event as well as bringing the Magna Carta itself to the town and a range of educational activities.
Margaret Charlesworth, Chairman of the local Magna Carta 800 Committee, said: "This is simply wonderful news. We have been determined to celebrate the crucial role that Bury St Edmunds played in the Magna Carta story in the year before it was sealed by King John and now we can put our plans into action."
You can find more information about Bury St Edmund's plans here.
Click here for more information on the Bury Society and here to link to the Heritage Lottery Fund.


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The chronic shortage of NHS hospital beds in England has put patient's lives at risk, senior surgeons have said. The failure to discharge patients is usually due to a lack of proper social care, which means increasing number of aged people remain in hospital needlessly after treatment.
On 24th November 2016, National Health Service (NHS) published an official figure, which reveal 89% of hospital beds were occupied overnight from July to September. In 2015, it was 87 % in the same period.
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) said the NHS figure has indicated a failure to cope with the rising number of older patients in hospital. The College has warned that hospitals with an occupancy rate over 85% are at increased risk of periodic bed crises and an increase in potentially deadly infections such as the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bug.
The vice-president of the RCS and a Consultant Urological Surgeon, Ian Eardley said the NHS has been able to decrease bed numbers as medical advances mean more modern surgery can take place without an overnight stay. But, these figures show bed cuts have currently gone too far in the absence of sufficient social care or community care alternatives.
The situation is set to get worse, with more beds expected to remove under the NHS England sustainability and transformation plans which was designed to improve NHS services and ensure their viability. Planned cuts include 400 in each Devon and Yorkshire, 535 beds in Derbyshire and nearly 30% of all hospital beds in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The charity Director of Age UK's, Caroline Abrahams said the professional consent, based on experience across the country, is that the shortage of social care for aged people is a big part of the problem. This is what Age UK hears from elder people and families too, through their advice line and local Age UKs too.


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Jennifer Lawrence And Leonardo DiCaprio Star In "Don't Look Up" Trailer
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It sounds like the start of a bad joke, or, a really good film. Thankfully for you and I (and anyone begging for new content in lockdown), it's the latter. Overnight Netflix released the official teaser trailer to Don't Look Up which features a whole lot of star-studded names. Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence will lead an impressive cast for Adam McKay's new dooms day film.
The forthcoming projects follows DiCaprio and Lawrence, two astronomers who embark on a press tour to warn the world of an approaching asteroid. It's comedic and just a little serious.
The full cast includes Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Ron Perlman, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Mark Rylance and Cate Blanchett. According to Variety, the A-listers didn't come cheap with DiCaprio earning $30 million USD for the film while Lawrence earnined $25 million USD.
Speaking to People on the film, DiCaprio said of the writer and director McKay, "I knew when I read his script that it was incredibly unique, as it struck an important chord concerning the modern world we live in. Adam has woven an incredibly timely message about society, how we communicate, our current priorities, and the climate crisis into an absurdly funny yet important movie."
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McKay is behind Oscar-winning films such as Vice, The Big Short and Booksmart. Could we see an awards season contender on the cards? Just imagine the red carpet moments with this cast.
In December 2020, Streep described the film as "eerie" given the current political climate. She said it is "about a global catastrophe, but it's sort of funny, like 'Dr. Strangelove' for 2020, about global warming — a metaphor for that. The whole thing's so eerie and odd and disconcerting."
Don't Look Up will release onto the streaming platform from December 24, 2021.
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You know that sense of rejuvenation you feel after a weekend at the beach? Most people attribute it to time spent with loved ones in the sun, away from the stresses of daily life. But according to science, there's actually another reason why you leave the shore feeling like a brand new person: the ocean.
You may be familiar with the curative effects seawater can have. What you may not know is that it has become a very popular type of natural treatment in many parts of the world. Thalassotherapy is the medical use of the seawater and its products for therapeutic purposes.
It may sound completely foreign to you, but you've probably heard of it before without realizing it. One of the most well known treatments involves bathing in the water of the Dead Sea.
Thalassotherapy treatments detoxify and purify the body. Recent research has shown that eight days in a thalassotherapy spa can restore your body's natural balance for the next six months by stimulating circulation, improving oxygen supply to cells, promoting the immune system, and more. It's recommended for anyone looking to improve their health in a natural way, especially those suffering from stress, heart or blood vessel problems, or skin issues.
There are three main categories of thalassotherapy treatments.
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy treatments involve using the seawater itself and can range from a traditional spa bath to a mineral-rich seawater spray over the entire body. The water is kept at a constant 37 degrees Celsius (or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
Algotherapy: Algotherapy is the use of the ocean's products for treatment. This includes seaweed wraps, mud facials, and algae baths.
Physiotherapy: You're probably familiar with this one, as physiotherapy is just another word for physical therapy. This type of treatment is available at thalassotherapy spas, typically in the form of massages and water exercises.
Though thalassotherapy dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries, it has seen a huge surge in popularity recently. If you're one of the many who are interested in this alternative therapy, consider a trip to one of these top thalassotherapy spas.
As the birthplace of the term thalassotherapy, it's no surprise that France is home to some of the greatest saltwater spas. Just two hours outside of Paris, Saint-Malo is a gorgeous French port city famous for its Corsair citadel and Sillon Beach. It's main spa, Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo, offers a huge variety of thalassotherapy treatments and is perfect for either a weeklong getaway or a quick day trip.
Gurney's is the only true thalassotherapy spa is the United States. While there are many others that claim to offer this seawater-based treatment, Gurney's is the only one that adheres to the standards set by the International Federation of Thalassotherapy. Their facilities are home to a Roman bath, Finnish rock sauna, Russian steam room, and Swiss shower. And their indoor seawater pool is the only one of its kind in North America.
This Mediterranean resort is made up of seven hotels located over 50 acres of tropical gardens. Forte Village's main attraction is the thalassotherapy spa. It consists of six Sardinian seawater pools, a beauty center, park, spa, and performance gym. Just a 45-minute flight from Rome, Forte Village is the ideal destination for a weekend of relaxation during a busy European trip.


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Shubinka  es un jútor del raión de Tuapsé del krai de Krasnodar, en el sur de Rusia. Está situado en la orilla derecha del curso alto del Pshish, afluente del Kubán, 39 km al nordeste de Tuapsé y 81 km al sur de Krasnodar, la capital del krai. Tenía 78 habitantes en 2010.

Pertenece al municipio Shaumiánskoye.

Transporte

Cuenta con una plataforma ferroviaria en la línea Armavir-Tuapsé del ferrocarril del Cáucaso Norte.

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 Este artículo contiene datos geográficos extraídos de Google Earth y el mapa de Rusia de Yandex.ru, accesible desde este enlace.
 Este artículo es en parte una traducción de su correspondiente en la edición en ruso de Wikipedia, Шубинка (Краснодарский край).
 Historia del jútor
 Mapa topográfico en maps.vlasenko.net .
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Thoughts on Jazz - Part IV
PART IV – Of Venues and Attire
*The following was written while on vacation (when I write most of my blogs!), and is pretty much a stream-of-consciousness thing. Apologies for any inaccuracies.
In Part III, I discussed what I call Academic Jazz, and its influence on the culture. In this part, I'll look at the club circuit and concert hall jazz. Have they helped jazz or held it back?
While getting to hear live jazz (whether in a club or auditorium) is awesome, there are some characteristics that are ensuring that they'll stay that way.
There aren't a lot of jazz artists who can successfully tour concert venues, but there are a few. Of course, how many cities can draw a big enough audience for a show like this? Not many, obviously! Harry Connick, Jr. Isn't cheap (especially if he brings his big band).
No, the club circuit is much more accessible, yet even then, do you live anywhere near a jazz club? Me neither. Most big cities have more than one jazz club, but the ones you hear about tend to be very swanky.
Herein lies what I believe is a big reason why jazz isn't more popular: it's earned a reputation as being snooty. Whether it's haughty musicians who look down their noses at other players (jazz is difficult to play well), or the rich, white listeners sipping their wine while enjoying the sophisticated life, most people consider jazz as something for...snooty, rich, white people.
I have nothing against rich white people (though if they're snooty, that's a different story). But this perception has hurt it. And while I like the idea of dressing up out of respect for the music and its legacy, if jazz is ever to be appreciated by the common people (or hoi polloi if you're snooty), I think some of this needs to change. Dressing up can be fun, but wearing costumes (fedoras and pinstripe suits or tuxes and evening gowns) makes jazz seem irrelevant. Remember, this music came out of Storyville (New Orlean's red light district).
On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of jazz clubs that are dives. For my money, those are way cooler. Most NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) clubs are dumps (Preservation Hall intentionally so). Jazz reflects all of life, so to keep it relegated to fancy venues just doesn't work. The Essentially Ellington kids (see Part III) dress to the nines with suits and dresses; the Sant Andreu kids (usually) dress in T-shirts, jeans, and street shoes.
 If jazz were played by normal-looking people in normal, laid-back settings, I think that could go a long way toward making it more accessible. And by all means, it's still fun to go the ritzy route, but ultimately that's only a roadblock to wider acceptance.
I've included some old blogs along with the new. Should you ever find yourself suffering from insomnia, this is the place for you! That's as poetic as I get...


It's a tactic that's been used since the dawn of time - giveaways are one of the best ways to stimulate interest in your product, because people like to tell other people about free things. And if you can get people talking about your brand as a result, you're essentially turning your audience into marketers on your behalf.
Here are five ways you can use giveaways to promote interest in your brand, from typical social media venues to blog advertising.
The human brain is naturally drawn to the word "win". Look at the lottery system - regardless of the odds, folks spend millions on an "investment" they know isn't likely to pay off. Why? Because every once in a while, someone wins and ignites hope. When you do a giveaway, let someone win right away. Advertise the lucky winner on your Facebook page, your Twitter account, your newsletter - and, this is important - keep the game going to keep hope alive for your audience. Another perk: the winner will be eager to share his or her success (thus encouraging his or her friends to enter). Recurring giveaway events (such as "one lucky winner every month") are a great way to maintain interest.
Use giveaways to turn your current customers into a valuable marketing resource - offer a free item for each new customer they recruit or a free item for an honest review of your brand on Amazon. You can talk about your product until you're blue in the face, but people trust "regular" people's experiences and opinions over someone who (in their eyes) will say anything to take their money. As a bonus, this method promotes brand loyalty among your current customers.
"The lucky winner will have $100 donated to the charity of his/her choice", "10% of every sale is donated to The Human Fund". Most people are passionate about a cause - animal rescue, helping the homeless, food for starving children in Africa, etc. If the sale of your product benefits both the customer and those in need, you're meeting a basic human desire to do good things. If you can get the charity itself to advertise the offer, even better. Bonus? You're promoting something worthwhile.
You can find blogs, websites, and message boards on virtually any topic. Imagine a well-known pet health blogger who posts that your pet medical insurance company is giving away free catnip mice or chew toys to all new customers. You've just reached an audience that's already interested in the topic, and combined the offer of your already fantastic product with a bonus.
Here's another option: Some blogs exist solely for the purpose of promoting giveaway events. One advertisement will reach a group of people whose sole reason for reading the blog is to do anything it takes for a chance at your giveaway.
Contest For Moms is a site in blog format that lists freebies, sweepstakes, and contests. This format is ideal because the viewer's screen is filled with a whole post, rather than a small blurb that can be lost in a list of other contests.
Sweeties Sweeps takes requests for giveaways to be posted (or, for a fee, your giveaway will be ensured a spot on the site). They send the listings to their huge database of Twitter, Facebook, and email subscribers.
Whether you hold a drawing for a vacation to Bermuda or give away a petunia seed packet with every purchase, you'll generate interest in your brand. People will talk, and you'll gain exposure through multiple venues.
People love to "win". People love "free." And we've only covered a few of the possible methods for taking advantage of this inherent human trait.
Maybe it's time to start planning your giveaway and generating social buzz to promote your brand.


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State Dept. Announces Changes in Vaccination Requirements for Immigrants and Certain Nonimmigrants
The Department of State (DOS) announced that effective October 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Technical Instructions for panel physicians is requiring all immigrant visa applicants, all K fiancé(e) visa applicants, and nonimmigrant visa applicants who are referred to the panel physicians to receive a full COVID-19 vaccine series as part of their medical exam before being issued a visa. The vaccine must be approved through either the World Health Organization or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Blanket waivers for the COVID-19 vaccination will be applied in countries where the vaccine is not routinely available or when the vaccine is not age-appropriate, DOS said. DOS "encourages all immigrant visa applicants and others subject to a medical exam to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible to not experience delays in their visa processing."
Changes in Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants, K Fiancé(e) Visa Applicants and Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants," Dept. of State, Oct. 1, 2021, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/changes-to-vaccination-requirements-for-immigrant-visa-applicants.html
Registration Period Begins for Diversity Visa 2023 Program
The Department of State (DOS) announced that registration for the diversity visa (DV)-2023 program began October 6, 2021, and ends Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at noon ET. Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2023 program electronically at https://dvprogram.state.gov/. DOS warned applicants not to wait until the last week because "heavy demand may result in website delays."
For DV-2023, natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply because more than 50,000 natives of these countries immigrated to the United States in the previous five years: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (including Hong Kong SAR), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Natives of Macau SAR and Taiwan are eligible.
DV applicants must meet the education/work experience requirement by having either:
At least a high school education or equivalent, defined as successful completion of a 12-year course of formal elementary and secondary education; or
Two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience to perform.
DOS noted that individuals who submit more than one entry during the registration period will be disqualified. The agency noted that for purposes of eligibility, some countries include "components and dependent areas overseas." Those who are natives of a dependency or overseas territory should "select the appropriate country of eligibility. For example, natives of Macau S.A.R. should select Portugal, and natives of Martinique should select France."
DOS posted DV-2023 program instructions in English and said those are the "only official version. Unofficial translations in additional languages" will be added as they become available. So far, unofficial translations in Nepali, Polish, Romanian, and Ukrainian were posted.
Diversity Visa Instructions (announcement), Dept. of State, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-instructions.html
Instructions for the 2023 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Diversity-Visa/DV-Instructions-Translations/DV-2023-Instructions-Translations/DV-2023-Instructions-English.pdf
State Dept. Posts Update on Plans for Complying With Diversity Visa Court Orders
The Department of State (DOS) released a statement on October 6, 2021, noting that the agency is aware of various court orders regarding the reservation of DV-2020 and DV-2021 diversity visas. DOS said it will publish guidance regarding its plans for complying with the orders as the guidance becomes available. DOS summarized the court orders:
On August 17, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Gomez v. Biden ordered DOS to "process DV-2020 applications in random order until all 9,905 diversity visas have been granted." However, as of September 30, 2021, the court had not issued a final order establishing a time frame for processing.
On September 27, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Rai v. Biden ordered DOS to "reserve 966 diversity visa numbers of applicants awaiting adjudication at the twenty-seven embassies and posts previously subject to Proclamations 9984 and 10143 and Defendants' regional No-Visa Policy."
On September 30, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in the Goodluck v. Biden-related matters ordered DOS to "reserve 6,914 diversity visas for adjudication pending final judgment in the Goodluck-related matters."
On September 30, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Goh v. Biden ordered DOS "to make 481 diversity visas available for adjudication" and to "adjudicate those diversity visas by the close of Fiscal Year 2022."
Diversity Visa 2020 and 2021 Updates, Dept. of State, Oct. 6, 2021, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/diversity-visa-2020-and-2021-updates.html
SAVE Publishes Info on Afghan Special Immigrant Conditional Permanent Resident Status and Non-Special Immigrant Parolees
The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program published supplemental information regarding Afghan special immigrant (SI) lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and parolees. SAVE noted that although some Afghans will continue to be admitted as SI LPRs or provided SI parole, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently started admitting a third category: SI conditional permanent residents (CPRs). In addition, SAVE said, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is allowing certain Afghans to enter the United States in a fourth category: non-SI parolee.
SAVE noted that a CPR becomes an LPR after DHS removes the conditions on their LPR admission. When these SI CPRs complete a medical examination and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines they are not medically inadmissible, DHS removes their conditions and they become an SI LPR. Such persons meet the immigration status requirement for public benefits under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, including refugee resettlement assistance and other benefits available to refugees.
Afghan Special Immigrant Conditional Permanent Resident Status and Non-SI Parolees, USCIS/SAVE, https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/afghan-special-immigrant-conditional-permanent-resident-status-and-non-si-parolees


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The Mystery of Jaguar Reef is a radio drama, produced in 1996 by the ZBS Foundation. It is the tenth of the Jack Flanders adventure series. It combines elements of American culture and Old-time radio with themes of pirates and aliens.

Plot
Jack gets a call from his old friend Carmen (from Dreams of Rio) and is very concerned about her friend, Cassie, who it seems has become a "walk-in" while they were on holiday in Belize. She has left her body and a total stranger has moved-in. Sounds like the sort of problem only Jack Flanders can help with, except he seems to find the new Cassie very captivating.
Soon others are changing too - and it always seems to happen after they've hired the genial Captain Coco to take them diving around Jaguar Reef. Between a ship-load of cosmic Popeyes, a barrel of ancient and highly potent Viper Rum and some alien missionaries - Jack's got his work cut out.

Notes & Themes
This is much of the feel of The Incredible Adventures of Jack Flanders in this story - plenty of pirates - ancient and modern, flying ships and mix of cosmic and reality bending occurrences.

Captain Coco refers to Jack several times as 'Captain Jack'.

This is the only Jack Flanders story to involve aliens.

Quotes
Jack: "This is the next to the last straw. Hands me that can of cosmic spinach. I loves me spinach."

Credits
 Jack Flanders - Robert Lorick
 Carmen - Virginia Rambal
 Cassie - Ana Veronica Munoz
 Paulina - Gy Mirano
 Antonio -Jorge Pupo
 Captain Coco - Daryl Edwards
 Dr Weiss - Leslie Raymond
 Popeyes - Bill Raymond, Romley Hotchkiss, Larry Black, Bob Adrian
 Pirate Pete - John McDonough
 Hook & Wolfgang - Bob Adrian
 Juanita - Gy Mirano
 Narrator - Dave Herman
 Producer/Director - Tom Lopez
 Story - Meatball & Marushka Fulton
 Music - Tim Clark
 Script - M Fulton
 Engineer (BackPocket) - Joe Arlotta
 Asst. Engineer (BackPocket) - Joshua Chait
 Engineer (Froggy Acres) - T. Lopez
 Front Illustration - Greg Tucker
 Graphic Design - Jaye Oliver

Voices recorded at BackPocket Studios in New York City.
Production mixed at ZBS Froggy Acres.
Sound recorded in Belize.

"This project was supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support was provided by friends of ZBS Foundation. Special thanks to Robert Durand and John Romkey. Also, Captain Beefheart, wherever you are."

References

External links
 ZBS Foundation
 Whirlitzer of Wisdom fansite

American radio dramas
ZBS Foundation


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Vampire the Masquerade 5th Edition - Session Four - Three Murders (Part Four)
I'm currently running a Vampire the Masquerade chronicle using the 5th Edition rule-set for a small group of fellow role-players...
Our campaign is set in Los Angeles and features a small group of Camarilla agents sent into the 'Free States' to search for ways to once again bring the Ivory Tower to dominance under the pretence of being disillusioned neonates looking for the freedom of the Anarch way of life...a life which they hopefully won't decide they like better...
Why LA? - Well it contains a lot of different baronies giving me a lot of interactions to play with, allows me to use some of the more interesting characters from the Bloodlines PC game (which two of the players were familiar with) and is a setting not yet experienced by the players familiar with the Vampire RPG which gives me a chance to keep them on their toes...I've also changed quite a lot and inserted some new characters of my own to make things a bit more interesting...
The now obligatory warning bit - Unlike my other RPG write-ups this one will contain swearing, sexual references and other references that might offend. If you can't tell the difference between real peoples opinions and grown-ups role-playing predators who crave blood then this probably won't be for you. I've also used actual photographs to represent some characters which I'll give acknowledgements to at the end if I've any idea who they are.
Garreth as Everyone else...
The PC's
Phil as Michael Tomassio - Toreador
Tom as Johnny 'Roach' West - Malkavian
Dave as Vincent 'Vin' Ghast - Brujah
The player characters stats and backgrounds can be found HERE should any-one be interested...
As I have written out introductions and dialogue for certain NPC's and some location descriptions I'll post these more or less as I wrote them so they'll be in a 'reading to the group' style...they'll also be in blue so you can tell them apart from the more traditional write-up sections. If I think something needs a bit of out of character explanation then those will get a storytellers note that will helpfully be in red...
Victoria - Marius's Ghoul
The three kindred sent by the Camarilla to undermine the Anarch free states in Los Angeles have been operating independently to establish their identities as disillusioned neonates looking for unlives away from the influence of the Ivory Tower but as their activities have drawn the attention of the powers that be in LA the time has come for them to be gathered into a coterie for mutual protection and to pool their resources.
Their contact is an Autarkis Gangrel called Marius who has given the three the opportunity to establish themselves by untangling a particularly unusual murder case directly and indirectly involving several influential of the kindred in LA...or three murders to be specific...with almost every lead followed and promises to fulfil to those whom they've traded information with it's time to eliminate the thin-blood rebels and retrieve the painting so sought after by all concerned that their patron's most loyal ghoul has informed them he most definitely wants to see before they do anything with...
The introductory session introducing every-one and establishing their individual covers can be found HERE, Part one of this story can be found HERE, Part two is HERE and Part three is HERE.
Act Twelve - Lock and Load
Having acquired a small arsenal of weaponry from a new contact known as 'Fat' Larry through a combination of negotiation skills and a little bit of blackmail the coterie began their preparations to assault the hide-out of the faction of thin-bloods who are attempting to provoke the de-facto thin-blood leader Jenna Cross into the outright war they believe she should already have started.
Despite having had some new clothes acquired for him by Michaels ghoul Lisa Vin was dressed in his usual scruffy combat gear and was wearing a large pocket filled coat that he used when travelling with his small arsenal of weaponry. Now knowing that their opponents are somewhat tougher than mere mortals Vin has swapped his knuckledusters for his two-handed Parang machete and also has his Glock 17, a heavy combat knife and the drum fed automatic shotgun acquired for him by his coterie mates concealed in a large canvas bag. As much spare ammunition as he could conceivably carry was stuffed in his various pockets and pouches.
Somewhat lighter equipped Roach and Michael nonetheless had a handgun each and spare magazines with Michael additionally taking one of the three shotguns they'd acquired and Roach had made himself three Molotov Cocktails from available local materials. Before leaving the Malkavian attempted to use his powers of premonition by concentrating on the location they were to visit but merely perceived a group of three men arguing in a room, a large box and a fridge...
Storytellers Note - Apparently Vin's player wasn't making his 'these knuckledusters should be enough' mistake from last time the group tangled with this lot, lol.
While discussing strategy Roach put forward the plan that the local street gang he'd struck up a decent relationship with on their last visit to the area might make good allies as his street contacts had informed him that they were currently being starved of guns, ammunition and drugs by several larger rivals. Vin countered that despite the help being broadly speaking a good idea it would make it difficult for him to use the full range of his abilities if there were mortal witnesses. However if Roach could convince them to keep their eye on their vehicle and cover their escape route it would be very useful should they have to leave in a hurry to have some supporting fire-power. Begrudgingly accepting that this was probably a slightly better plan the Malkavian agreed to see what he could do and they loaded all their spare weapons and ammo into the boot of the car as potential trades.
Interlude - The Line 20's
Storytellers Note - This was a hand-out I prepared for Roach's player as last session he'd asked his contacts to look for information on the gang they'd encountered a couple of times previously.
Several gangs attempted to fill the vacuum left by a sudden reduction in the activities of the larger gangs after what you know to be a Cathayan assault but which the locals and authorities have put down to the escalating hostilities between various sets of the bloods and the crips. A small group of minor gangs based in skid row and several of the slum areas in downtown banded together in an attempt at surviving the onslaught of better equipped enemies under the banner of one Santiago Francisco leader of a minor set called the Line 20's after a bus-line that ran from their territory into downtown LA proper. This new leader made a name for himself with the somewhat unconventional tactics of only selling drugs to people who actually wanted them, actually protecting the people who paid them protection money and running off any pimps whose girls were underage. Though they also gained a reputation for the creative methods they used to torture and murder any-one who broke their rules. This combination of old-school values and new-school levels of violence has seemingly been a recipe for success as over the last ten years they've increased from barely fifty members to closer to seven hundred and fifty.
Wearing purple and white as their gang colours they have began to appear in more and more locations around downtown gradually moving from the slums into more profitable areas. Under the inspired leadership of Santiago and his lieutenants the Line 20's have now reached the point where any further expansion will put them directly against some of the largest and deadliest gangs in Los Angeles and are now effectively in a stalemate as their enemies attempt to stifle their expansion by attacking their supply routes for drugs and weapons forcing them to go on the offensive in areas where they would rather consolidate what they have. Santiago himself has become somewhat legendary amongst his peers as he's survived almost a dozen assassination attempts by rivals with everything from machine guns to machete's and ice-picks seemingly unscathed. However, now threatened on all sides and with their stocks of narcotics and weapons under threat it's possible that the luck of the gang and their leader may have finally run out...
As they approached the area the gang had their usual presence on a couple of corners and using his considerable streetwise experiences and a little help from his ability to discern information from the auras of others Roach picked out the one gang member who seemed to be in charge.
Having the benefit of natural charisma he managed to bring the conversation around to some of the troubles he'd heard of the gang having and mentioned he had a few problems of his own and perhaps they could help each other out. After some haggling he managed to persuade the gang leader to have his available men guard their escape vehicle and position themselves to cover any potential retreat in exchange for half a dozen handguns, a pair of shotguns and the uzi sub-machine gun in their boot together with some of Roach's dwindling supply of narcotics and some of their remaining reserves of cash. He did however ask that they didn't follow them using the excuse that his compatriot Vin was somewhat indiscriminate in his shooting. Having already met Vin a week ago and having decided that he was obviously a psychopathic lunatic the gang lieutenant found this very easy to believe.
Act Thirteen - Search and Destroy
The building is much as you remember it, the fence has had the lock on the front changed but as before light can be seen from the upper windows. At the rear of the building a single guard is standing watch by the gate which has the chain fed through the rails but the lock itself is unfastened. As before there are three cars parked outside though there's also a large skip outside that wasn't there before. You can see that the rear door has had an improvised repair carried out on it but it's a hasty job and the door now has only a single lock securing it. The guard periodically looks around but seems to show no signs of abandoning his post any time soon.
Vin was reasonably confident that he could take out the guard quietly though having never seen him do anything with subtlety the other two had their doubts. Roach moved to a point that he could support if necessary and then blended into the shadows using his powers of Obfuscate. Michael being less than stealthy stayed out of sight on the nearest corner. Moving with surprising stealth the Brujah advanced on the unwitting guard stopping only briefly to check that there were no other witnesses before sliding his weapon silently from it's scabbard. The guard turned just in time to witness a heavy blade moving towards him and his last experience of unlife was the machete biting into the side of his neck before slicing his head cleanly from his shoulders. Vin then almost casually switched the weapon to his left hand before catching the body by the collar and lowering it gently to the ground the only sound made was the sound of a severed head bouncing several times before rolling into the gutter as Vin took just enough blood from the corpse to replace that he'd expended enhancing his strength. Carefully removing the chain from the gate he then beckoned his coterie mates on while he kicked the head along the ground like a football towards the back of the building and lobbed the body into a heap by the skip.
The rear door was unlocked and the back-room in darkness as Roach slid through the gap and moved inside to see what else was awaiting for them. Once within he could hear a heated debate between three men within...
A somewhat petulant voice was the first heard "I'm telling you they were fucking vampires, 'Mac' shot that fucker in the back about twenty fucking times" A second somewhat louder individual however had other ideas. "Then why didn't they come back, it's been days? I tell you it was just some thieving crack-head, probably so high on PCP he didn't feel anything till he dropped dead full of holes an hour later." A third voice then chips in presumably this is Mac "I don't know about that....the guy in the doorway didn't look like a crack-head, too well dressed, could shoot too....and anyway Travis, that bastard who rushed in and took you out in the back-room must have been bastard quick and then he fucked up Killer and Mikey real fast too"
Though the assessment seemed reasonable enough the first thin-blood seemed unwilling to give up on his theory "Were a lot tougher than fucking humans and that big guy punched Mikey's fucking jaw off, he's fucking dead because we couldn't go out and get him some fresh blood cuz were stuck here guarding a bastard drawing" "Humans don't punch peoples faces off, I don't care if they're fucking full of PCP..."
The second louder voice continued regardless of the others theories "What difference does it make? We got rid of the guard, and the traitor, Killer slit the witnesses throat, we have the painting under lock and key and can't leave here anyway till Jimmy can get the alchemist here to do her thing so it doesn't matter what you fucking think....we...are...fucking...staying..." There's some grumbling from the other two but the other ones points seem to have ended the debate about leaving, though the first voice still seems to need some reassurance..."So when's Jimmy bringing this alchemy chick here? I'm sick to death of bagged blood and we've only got enough for two more days anyway?...well?!?!?"
Sensing the debate coming to an end Roach moved back to his allies and the last thing he heard was the second voice saying "Tonight, An hour from now, two at the most..."
Withdrawing back to the rest of the team they quickly discussed their options and given that they wanted to be able to set an ambush for the remaining gang member and the alchemist he was bringing they couldn't really go in all guns blazing as they'd originally planned. Vin was sure he could take one before anything could be done to stop him and engage a second but that would leave a third potentially able to escape or attack him while he was occupied. Though not particularly skilled in close-combat it was hoped that between them they could keep the third restrained until the Brujah was ready to get involved. Vin instead suggested that they made themselves ready to intervene with the final enemy but only to enter if it looked like he needed the assistance.
The plan agreed Roach readied himself to kick open the door so Vin could assault the group while Michael readied himself to give covering fire with his handgun as a last resort.
A crushing downward blow split the first of the thin-bloods from left collar bone to mid sternum before he had finished turning towards the door as Vin yelled at the other two of the rebels to stay where they were. Perhaps believing that survival might be an option the figure to the left raised his hands in surrender but unfortunately for him the offer had merely been a delaying tactic rather than a genuine chance at mercy. A blow to mid torso tore through his left arm and continued thorough his chest before emerging with enough force to sever the right hand at the forearm as two severed limbs fell to the ground along with the eviscerated body of their owner.
Quickly realising that only the death of the berserk interloper could save him the last survivor made what would turn out to be a futile attempt to draw a weapon as a two-handed blow forced the heavy blade through his chest. A cracking of bone and tearing of flesh could be heard as the machete blade was twisted and torn free from the now quite permanently dead kindred. Blood covered the walls, much of the floor and a few splashes had even reached the ceiling as with a supreme effort of will the Brujah pushed back the beast willing him to continue the slaughter with whoever may be available and began to almost casually search through the bodies for anything that might be of use putting guns and knives to one side like a child might collect shells on a beach...
Michael and Roach entered the massacre zone which was now empty of life containing merely a cheap table and some chairs all now coated with blood and viscera. An open doorway on the right led to a flight of stairs going downwards which Michael investigated. The scene reminded Roach uncomfortably of the war he'd turned to drugs to forget and he excused himself saying that he would inform the gang that the plan had gone more smoothly than expected and that their help wouldn't be needed any longer. In actuality he just needed to get away from brutal bloodbath before him.
Michael could see a locked door at the base of the stairs that also appeared to have had a combination lock added just as Vin announced that he'd found some keys. Without thinking he asked the Brujah to throw them down to him as a bunch of bloody keys squelched into his palm. One of the keys did indeed fit the doors main lock but that still left the combination to decipher. Deciding to have an attempt himself before calling for Vin or Roach to use their particular gifts to open it he tried 0000, 0001 and 9999 before finally opening it with 1234. The basement was significantly smaller than the upstairs room and contained only two items of note other than a few sleeping bags and a mattress in one corner which were a locked trunk and a large fridge. One of the remaining bloody keys opened the trunk and somewhat anti-climatically it contained the painting rolled up in a simple refuse sack at the bottom.
While he unravelled the painting to have a look Vin entered and opened up the fridge which he discovered contained the exsanguinated corpse of what he presumed was the thin-blood they'd called 'Mikey' before Vin had punched off his jaw and caved in his ribs almost a week ago, half a dozen blood bags and several cheap supermarket TV dinners. At this point Roach reappeared to discuss what they were going to do about this 'Jimmy' and thin-blood alchemist that were apparently due imminently. As they returned to the main room, Vin dragged the corpse of Mikey from downstairs and put it with the other bodies hoping that when discovered later the authorities might presume that some of the blood had come from that body. in his opinion it was "Worth a try at least" but for now they piled all the bodies and body parts in the back room.
In order to avoid any chance of escape Roach thought that the best course of action would be to attempt to lure Jimmy and whoever he was with as far into the room as possible perhaps by creating the impression that they were the three men he was waiting for even if only for a few seconds as their backs were to the door. Though Michael's glance at the blood dripping from the ceiling tiles and his expression as he panned up the blood soaked Vin cast some doubt on his opinion of the plans success he was willing to give it a try. As best as they could they soaked up the blood with the piles of leaflets, Roach popped one of the meals in the microwave in the back-room and they scattered a few of the blood bags on the table hoping as best as they could to give the look no matter how brief that all was well. Unfortunately a significant problem with the plan was about to occur...
Act Fourteen - 'Jimmy' and the Alchemist
The first sign that the plan was doomed to fail was the sound of car beeping it's horn from the rear of the building, followed by the sound of the car-park gates being pushed open. Apparently the latest guest was arriving by the rear gate, not the front door as Roach had hoped. As the three raced for the rear entrance where the bodies were now stacked they could here two voices approaching. a female voice could be heard saying "It's not right, I won't do it..." followed by a mans "If you want that family of yours that still thinks you're human to see another dawn you'll do exactly what I fucking tell you to..."
Roach just managed to yell to Vin "Don't kill the girl" as the two groups collided in the corpse filled warehouse rear. Michael and Roach grabbed hold of a surprised and distraught blonde lady as Vin grabbed hold of what was presumably Jimmy and with Potence enhanced muscles hurled him through the main rooms door without opening it first. Before he could get back on his feet a machete blade was driven through his heart into the floor causing catastrophic damage killing him pretty much instantly. As both Roach and Michael had suspected the 'Jimmy' in question was actually the same Jimmy that had been sent by Jenna Cross to investigate the matter in the first place and was apparently one of the very traitors he was supposedly investigating.
Meanwhile in an attempt to keep the girl quiet, Roach used a minor application of the Dominate discipline to command her to stop screaming and this worked long enough for Michael to catch her attention with his own more subtle Presence. The girl became focused almost entirely on the Toreador and as he reassured her that they meant her no harm she began to calm a little though Michael was careful to keep her attention on him and away from the four dismembered bodies on the floor at their feet. Her main concern seemed to be that Jenna be made aware that she was helping the traitors under duress and definitely wasn't a traitor to the cause like they were and of course that they didn't kill her.
Lilith - 'Alchemist'
Once Michael had managed to convince her she was safe (and resist the voice in the back of his head that was wandering what she tasted like) he assured her that she had nothing to worry about on either account and at this point Roach started to ask her just exactly what Jimmy had wished her to do. The girl who introduced herself as Lilith though Roach was reasonably sure it was a name she'd picked rather than one she was born with was somewhat perplexed as she had told Jimmy that what he wanted just wasn't possible. She explained that some thin-bloods had a talent with a form of alchemy that allowed them to replicate the disciplines of other vampires but that the process required blood. Jimmy had told her that he had a painting containing the blood of a kindred but all her experience was that fresh blood was needed not old blood mixed with paint and she was firmly of the opinion that this renegade thin-blood faction were either stupid or insane.
Wishing to keep their knowledge of the paintings secret to themselves they played along with her assumption and offered to take her back to the thin-bloods Elysium on Santa Monica's pier and confirm her story with Jenna. On his way out he grabbed a couple of old dust sheets from the pile of boxes to protect the seat of Michael's car from the blood splattered Vin. Unable to think of a way of making the scene any less sinister than it was Vin suggested that a good fire would at least slow any investigation down and was handed the three petrol bombs created by Roach and lent a lighter before they left the Brujah to do whatever he thought was necessary. A pile of bodies, several thousand paper leaflets, a dozen cardboard boxes and three bottles of petrol later and it would take a skilled investigator indeed to ascertain exactly what had happened in the ill-fated former church...
Storytellers Note - First 'lets burn it down' of the chronicle achieved...
Jenna Cross - Thin Blood 'Baron'
Roach sent a text to Jenna before they set off simply saying "We're on our way" presuming she'd know that they'd only wish to visit her if they had accomplished something of note and were about half-way to their destination when a reply was received telling them to meet her at the pier security office. On this occasion the pier was open to visitors though the Malkavian could discern the distinctive auras of thin-blooded kindred scattered through the crowd no doubt looking for an easy meal for the night. Jenna's inner circle let them through to the office where the mortal apparently in charge of the piers civilian security was waiting though Jenna herself was sitting behind his desk and dismissed him as they arrived. This made sense to them as the kine in charge would have been the first person they ghouled to ensure their control of the area as well.
Before they even had a chance to talk Lilith began to babble about the horrible traitorous thin-bloods who had kidnapped her and were trying to get her to do something impossible because they were all insane and how she's been rescued by these three kindred and so on, repeating herself several times in her urgency to prove her innocence of any wrong-doing. This of course played straight into their hands as it cleared Jenna of involvement in the murder of what were effectively her own people despite actually having sanctioned it and gave the coterie a perfectly justifiable reason for bringing them to their final deaths which didn't make them look like a bunch of hired killers. With knowing glances exchanged all around it now left the coterie with the problem of just what to do next in order to keep the many promises they'd made to several important kindred about the fate of the mysterious portrait...
To be concluded in 'Three Murders' Part Five...
I like to do a round-up of how the session went in these features but if you couldn't give a shit what I think then feel free to skip this bit...
So apparently I need to make any enemy of the coterie considerably tougher if they are to withstand the onslaught that is a Potence using Vin...Apart from that minor issue the session went very well indeed though I'll be interested to see how they juggle all the promises they've made without making at least one enemy...
I've used pictures of real people to represent some of the characters and art for others so in no particular order, Michael Tomassio is represented by the actor Matt Bomer, Johnny 'Roach' West is quite obviously a drawing of Kurt Cobain, Rosa is a model and dancer called Mahafsoun and Jenna Cross is currently Rhona Mitra (mainly due to Jenna being described as looking like Lara Croft and Rhona Mitra was the original publicity model for her) while I must admit I've no idea who the blonde girl is. Everything else is from vampire related folders and searches and is as far as I know is all of the 'fair use' variety...if there's something that you feel should be attributed to some-one then feel free to let me know and I'll happily add an acknowledgement...
Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.
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Our experience with Rebecca Colefax was very professional and wonderfully friendly.
We felt anchored with her knowledge and guidance even before the shoot had started and liked the warm flow of the entire afternoon.
The sequence of different shots and consideration of all concerned ensured we had a great time. We were also very lucky with the magnificent sunset and love all photos because they all expressed themselves differently.
Would recommend Rebecca most certainly. She seems to have a pretty good handle on what she does!


The government is insensitive towards employees and not implementing the agreement as it was lacking will power, Pilot said.
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot Monday said people were suffering from an "economic emergency" due to rising fuel and LPG prices. He also claimed that the purchasing power of the people had been affected due to unprecedented inflation.
The government has failed to provide relief to the people from rising petrol and diesel prices. The policies of the BJP government at the Centre reflects an "economic emergency", Pilot said in a statement here.
He said the government was preparing to bail out debt-ridden IL&FS through the insurance money that common people have paid to the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).
The BJP government is favouring capitalists and has failed to put a bridle on fugitives, who have fled with the hard earned money of people, the Congress leader said.
Pilot also demanded that the Rajasthan government implement the 15th salary agreement related to cooperative banks.
He said the implementation of the agreement was pending after the BJP government in the state came to power.


Insurance provides a financial safety net when illness, accident or tragedy strike. Many types of insurance exist that can help protect you in different ways. Insurance can cover things ranging from your home, your car, your life, or even novelty things such as pets or collectible items. When something unexpected happens, insurance will help pay any costs associated with it. This article will discuss all types of insurance, and how you can benefit from them.
You should find an insurance company that can handle all of your insurance needs. You can often get a discount when bundling multiple varieties of insurance with a single company. There are some instances where you switch to having two policies with the same company, and they will raise one of your costs!
If you want a quick response to your claim, describe clearly what happened. Take pictures of the damages. Don't lie or try to scam insurance companies, because you can get in trouble for this.
In order to choose the insurance that is right for you, you first have to have an understanding of what the insurance policy contains. Insurance can be confusing, so don't fear asking your insurance company any further details. If you suspect dishonesty on their part, check with someone who understands these kinds of policies to give you some help.
Always shop around for your insurance coverage. A lot of people keep the insurance they have because it is easy to do so. They don't bother to look and see whether they can get a better deal. This can potentially save you hundreds of dollars, so it is worth it to take some time and shop around for the best price.
Don't file little claims, even if you think they are covered. This will cause your premiums to increase, and you will end up spending more money than if you had taken care of these small items yourself. Some companies may offer you discounts if you accumulate claim-free years, which can save you a lot of money. You should use your insurance for major claims that are a significant loss.
Use the power of the Internet to search for quotes for insurance. You'll be in an excellent position to know the type of prices you'll see when trying to make a choice. An online quote is not a guaranteed price. You may still be subject to a medical exam.
Most of us already know that a home needs to have good furniture and to be comfortable, but you also need good homeowners insurance. This is when you will begin feeling comfortable. This collection of advice will assist any homeowner who is looking to be more comprehensively covered with their insurance.
A family brings different homeowner insurance requirements, especially as people move in or out of your house. It is wise to review the policy to make sure that you have sufficient coverage for valuable items. Individual riders can be requested regarding certain specific items.
You should install extra smoke alarms in your home. Insurance companies offer better premiums for safer homes. By increasing the amount of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, you are letting your insurance company see that you keep your home as safe as possible.
If you share a home with roommates, refer to your coverage terms to determine your rights to recovery following damage or disaster. Not every policy covers everyone's possessions. Make sure you know exactly what is covered to avoid roommate problems later on.
Safety is key when lowering costs on renter's insurance. Having detectors for fire, fire extinguishers and burglar alarms may make your insurance policy less costly. It might save your life too, so make certain to buy these things, learn to use them properly and keep them current.
Whenever possible, pay your mortgage off to save on the homeowners insurance. This shows that you are going to take better care of your home. Using this belief, most companies offer lower annual premiums. Gather those savings by calling your agent as soon as the mortgage is fully paid.
You are liable for any accident that happens on your property. It's true, though. Our legal system actually allows someone who is trespassing on your property to sue you in court for damages. You definitely need the right type of coverage.
Keep insurance costs in mind when considering remodeling of your home to save you money. Adding onto your house will increase your insurance costs, though you can mitigate the expense by using certain types of construction materials. It costs more to insure a wood home since it can be damaged more easily during bad weather and fires.
Buy multiple products from one insurer in order to receive additional discounts. Multiple policy discounts can quickly add up. You can save on premiums if you combine your homeowner's policy and auto policy.
If you are inside a flood plain or a flood or mudslide prone area, think about getting flood insurance. Flood damage is not generally included in regular insurance policies, but it can be bought from the federal government.


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City Readers > People & Organizations > Christina Livingston
Christina Livingston (9/26/1774 - 8/24/1841)
Christina Livingston Library Average
Transcribed: Fieldings Works Henry Fielding Volume 7 8/16/1799 8/20/1799
Transcribed: " Henry Fielding Volume 8 8/20/1799 8/22/1799
The cypriots; or, a miniature of Europe in the middle of the fifteenth century. By the author of The minstrel. In two volumes. ...
Transcribed: Cypriot James Beattie Volume 1 8/22/1799 8/24/1799
Transcribed: " James Beattie Volume 2 8/24/1799 8/27/1799
The miscellaneous works of Tobias Smollett, M.D. With memoirs of his life and writings. By Robert Anderson, M.D. In six volumes. ...
Transcribed: Smolletts Works Tobias Smollett Volume 5 8/27/1799 9/4/1799
Friendship in death
Transcribed: Rowes Letters Elizabeth Singer Rowe 11/5/1799 12/4/1799 1/3
The American universal geography, or, A view of the present state of all the empires, kingdoms, states, and republics in the known world, and of the United States of America in particular. In two parts. ... The whole comprehending a complete and improved system of modern geography. Calculated for Americans. Illustrated with maps of the countries described. By Jedidiah Morse, A.M. Published according to act of Congress. Part I[-II]. ...
Transcribed: Morses N Geography Jedidiah Morse Volume 1 3/24/1800 4/28/1800 2/4
The American geography; or, A view of the present situation of the United States of America. Illustrated with two sheet maps-- one of the southern, the other of the northern states, neatly and elegantly engraved, and more correct than any that have hitherto been published. To which is added, a concise abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French and Dutch dominions in America, and the West Indies, of Europe, Asia and Africa. By Jedidiah Morse.
Transcribed: " Jedidiah Morse 4/28/1800 5/7/1800
Compendium of ancient geography / tr. from the French ; illus. with maps and with prolegomena and notes by the translator.
Transcribed: D'Anvilles A Geog. Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville Volume 1 5/7/1800 6/8/1800
Transcribed: " Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville 6/3/1800 6/23/1800
Transcribed: " Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville Volume 1 6/23/1800 6/30/1800
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MOSCOW (AP) - The Eurovision song contest, nominally an apolitical festival of pop music confections and cheerfully tacky costumes, erupted into a political dispute Wednesday after Ukraine banned Russia's contestant from entering the country.
Yulia Samoylova, who was to represent Russia in the May 11-13 contest in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, was banned by Ukraine's security service. She had toured in Crimea after Russia's 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.


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We were burgled seven years ago - why is our home still not fixed?
By Olivia Rudgard 13 December 2016 • 8:17am
The Padgetts endured 38 months out of their home after poor-quality work left it in a dangerous condition Credit: Charlotte Graham/Guzelian
Homeowners and insurers are gearing up for another tough winter, as claims rise during the colder months.
Shorter daylight hours, increased rainfall and lower temperatures make damage more likely – and resolving some home insurance claims can be a long-winded and frustrating process.
Worried you might be flooded this winter? Here's how to prepare
Telegraph Money has been contacted by many homeowners who are still unable to return to their homes a year after the December floods last year, although insurers say most claims are now settled and most customers are back in their homes.
But sometimes poor-quality work results in people being stranded for even longer, as the case below illustrates.
'I was told that I was making excuses, and the house was fit to live in'
No one knows the problems that can arise from mishandled claims better than John and Angela Padgett, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
The couple have endured a seven-year battle following a break-in that caused flooding at their home in November 2009.
The burglars caused extensive damage, smashing lavatory cisterns, breaking the basins and turning on taps and leaving them running. When Mrs Padgett arrived home, disturbing the intruders, the house was flooded.
The Padgetts moved out immediately. A surveyor from Crawfords, appointed by Aviva, their insurer, said the clean‑up operation would take three months, plus however long it took to dry out the house.
He appointed one of Aviva's approved contractors and the work began. But that winter was the coldest since 1978. During the "big freeze", temperatures in Yorkshire dropped to -10C and the house froze up.
Despite some reservations about the quality of the work, the Padgetts eventually moved back into the house in August 2011.
"I was beginning to have grave doubts," Mr Padgett said. "But I was told that I was making excuses and the house was fit to live in. Immediately, we had a list of complaints."
The couple were unhappy about small things, such as the bathroom fittings that didn't match the ones which had been removed.
More serious, though, were the problems with the plumbing and the Aga stove.
The central heating was leaking, while the Aga worked only at a fraction of its full power, and no one could work out why. Finally, in September 2014, the water tank in the loft imploded, and the ceiling fell in.
An inspector from the water board came to inspect the house and told the couple that it was too dangerous for them to live there.
To make matters worse, it was found that the Aga, which had been damaged during the freeze of 2009, was leaking carbon monoxide and had to be removed.
Flood victims: ten months on, they're still battling for insurance payouts
Estate agents should give 'traffic light' flood warnings to home buyers, insurers say
In total, the couple were out of their home for 38 months. They finally moved back in May this year, but are still subject to constant investigations from builders trying to work out what has gone so wrong with the plumbing.
Mr Padgett said: "I want my house finished – and I want someone to stand up and say: 'We've made a mistake.'
"I also want my life back. Seven years of life is not a video cassette. You can't rewind and use it again. It's gone."
The couple took their complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service last year and won.
A spokesman for Aviva said the firm was "keen to resolve the matter as quickly as possible".
He said: "We have worked with Mr and Mrs Padgett to help resolve this claim, particularly the ongoing water pressure issues.
"We have appointed specialists to help resolve these issues and, on the advice of Mr Padgett's surveyor, we are currently investigating the replacement of the existing water mains pipe to increase pressure to the property, which involves digging under part of the garden .
"However, we accept that there have been some areas of the claim which have not been managed as well or as quickly as we would have liked.
"Some of the repair work has been below standard, which has led to delays and further problems as these issues have tried to be resolved.
"These issues have been compounded by some contractors not returning to site to finish the work, so further contractors had to be found."
He added: "In line with the ombudsman's ruling, we offered £2,500 to the Padgetts and we have subsequently increased this offer to £3,000."
Customers 'still pressured into using poor-quality contractors'
James Walker of Resolver, a service that helps consumers complain about poor service, said customers were still being pressured into using an insurer's own contractors, instead of finding their own.
This might be presented as being quicker and more convenient for the homeowner, but it can result in work of poor quality.
Insurers can often access cheaper contractors than homeowners can – and value doesn't always mean quality.
"There is definitely still an emphasis on saying: 'You should use our contractors'," said Mr Walker. "I see it with car insurance, where companies offer customers a longer guarantee for using their own contractor.
"While a guarantee is good, you then often find they're not doing the quality job you should expect."
Customers who have problems with contractors or loss adjusters should take their grievances back to the insurer themselves.
This means there is evidence that you have flagged matters up early, which could be useful if a formal complaint is made later on.
Typically, an insurer's first response to a claim is to send a loss adjuster or claims manager to the house to assess the financial impact.
Flood Re puff
They are often not expert in building and surveying and can misjudge the scale or cost of repairs.
Some claimants also experience delays of several weeks while contractors are appointed, meaning vital steps such as the installation of drying equipment are not taken.
Some companies seem to be learning, though. NFU Mutual has changed its focus to starting the repair work as soon as possible, instead of focusing on the cost of the claim, as has been more common for home insurers.
Mr Walker said some insurers had also improved their provision for flood victims as a result of the government-backed Flood Re programme.
This reinsurance scheme makes it cheaper and easier for homeowners in flood-prone areas to get insured.
As a result, insurers are forced to be more competitive, because their customers can shop around more easily.
Have you had problems with a home insurance claim? Get in touch: olivia.rudgard@telegraph.co.uk
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HomeNEWSLeague News- WPL (pre 2018-19 season)Guiseley Vixens In Wales Keeper Catch
Guiseley Vixens In Wales Keeper Catch
17th July 2017 Wilf Frith - WPL (pre 2018-19 season), League News, NEWS
Wales international goalkeeper, Bethan Davies, joins Guiseley Vixens on a season-long loan from Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Davies started out at the Cambridge United Centre of Excellence and from a young age was on the international scene having been called up to several England training camps.
Her senior career started to take off when she joined WSL 2 side London Bees in 2015 and made her first team debut that year. A major career highlight was reaching the semi-final of the 2016 Continental Cup where they went on to beat Chelsea on penalties, with Davies playing a key role within that victory.
Since then, she has had several call ups for Wales, represented English Universities and after impressing at Leeds, was picked up by Doncaster, where she has made a handful of appearances.
Manager Glen Preston commented to guiseleyafc.co.uk:
"It's great for the club to add a player of such stature and yet again it shows just how much the club has progressed in the last two to three years, to be attracting players with such CVs and experience.
"It's an area we felt we needed to add competition for places as our current number two from last season is still out injured and work occupies a lot of her time and so going into the Premier League this year, we felt we couldn't risk trying to get by with potentially one experienced keeper.
"We do have a great keeper in Beth Seasman, so Davies will have to work hard to prize the number one spot from her as Seasman won't want to give it up without a fight.
Davies said of her move:
"Coming off the back of promotion to the Women's Premier League North, Guiseley are in a great position with an ambitious and driven team of players and staff, so I hope I can contribute to the further success of the club.
"They are a great club to be a part of. The girls have all been so welcoming and I'm really enjoying pre-season training, so I know that I'll be happy here."
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16th August 2017 Wilf Frith - WPL (pre 2018-19 season), League News, NEWS
The FAWPL Northern Division side have added Charlotte Higginson who has played for borth England U-17s and U-19s, plus Naomi Chadwick who represented the Young Lionesses in the U-17 World Cup in New Zealand. Higginson, […]
WSL 2 winner Bethan Davies back with Guiseley Vixens
9th July 2018 Wilf Frith - WPL (pre 2018-19 season), League News, NEWS
Goalkeeper Bethan Davies has made a permanent move to FA Women's National League North side Guiseley Vixens, following a loan spell at the end of last season from WSL 2 champions Doncaster Rovers Belles. A […]
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Game over for Guiseley Vixens
22nd May 2019 Wilf Frith - FA WNL, League News, NEWS
FA WNL Northern Premier Division side, Guiseley Vixens, are sadly to call it a day due to difficulties in funding despite their best ever league season. In a statement on the Guiseley AFC website, the […]


Sorry for the sudden hiatus!
The last couple of weeks have been a blur of Christmas preparations, visiting family, baby nephew shenanigan and the dreaded winter blues with its good old pal, art block. There has been good but the headspace hasn't been great. Thankfully I feel I'm over it now. I was planning on taking a break from the 21st to the 9th of January for Christmas and Birthday break but with the sudden hiatus I took there, I'm not sure if I can now. I'll keep you guys posted while I think about it. It would be nice to have a proper break that doesn't involve the guilt of not producing pages.
Published on December 19, 2017 by Anthea West.


So did Arsenal fans' protest work on Wenger after all?
It was a very strange season for Arsenal and everyone connected with the club, and perhaps the defining moment of it all was the situation with the protest that was planned by some Arsenal supporters towards the end of the season. But despite the fact that the protest never really got anywhere near what most of us expected to happen, it is starting to look like it has had a serious effect on Arsene Wenger.
Our long serving manager was clearly one of the people expecting more noise and a more widespread protest at the Emirates and he was obviously one of the most relieved man when quite a big portion of the crowd actively showed support for him instead of venting their rage.
But from what the club has already done in the transfer market since the end of the season, with the signing of Jamie Vardy from Leicester potentially hot on the heels of the big money transfer of Granit Xhaka, it does feel as though Wenger is doing things differently this summer.
I mean, he has not even said anything about how hard it is to find players, or alluded to one of our current stars on the injury list being like a new signing when they are fit again. It might be a little too early to say this for sure, but I am starting to think that Wenger has caught on and is determined to do something about the unhappiness of the fans.
What do you think Gooners? Is the boss finally ready to accept that he needs to spend big money and that he must change his ways if Arsenal are to end the long wait for another Premier League trophy?
This entry was posted in Arsenal News, Arsenal NewsNow and tagged vardy, Xhaka on June 6, 2016 by Bob.
Bring on 'tha Vard-day' and we all will forget the Emirates fiasco! By the way what happened to the Janssen/Moratta daily prayer?
Wenger will probably just play Vardy on the wing anyways.
Pls,about the W.Silva where you said he is good…are you sure??
Because the article pointed that he couldn't get into the Bolton team as he always come in as a sub….
So I thought if couldn't make the Bolton bench,will he be good enough for us????
You can never be so certain. No one can… except Arsene himself.
1)Maybe Wenger won't renew his contract afterall and he wants to do everything he can to win it this last attempt….
2)Or maybe he wants to earn a new contract and to do that he needs to show ambition and do well next season….
Having said that,it is still early to judge his performance in the transfer window….
sadly its a little late but we appreciate his effort to leave on a high note.we all know he is gonna confuse himself with all the options he will have in midfield and end up playing people out of position but thank heavens it will be for only a season.
I do see Wengers hand in Xhaka transfer, Wenger has wanted him for a while and even called him 12 months ago, it looks like the board got his 1st choice.
I would guess that Wenger talks with Gazidis about potential transfers and Wenger has his 'wish list' and the board try for players on that list.
I feel that since Gazidis has come in we have been getting the 4th or 5th choice on the list rather than the top choice, Ozil being the year the board started to change.
Oh it also explains Welbroke, Wenger had him on the list and he only wanetd a loan deal but the board bought Welbroke.
I don't really believe the board dictates who to buy for Wenger..
That was just one of the many statements the board has made concerning Wenger and his influence in Arsenal..
How long have you supported Arsenal?
Was you supporting them when Dein was doing the transfers for Wenger?
How about the 2 transfers Wenger made after Dein and prior to Gazids?
See a change? If not then can I ask, are you blind?
If Wenger was the cause of it then why did it change to cheap buys with Gazids?
We had stadium debt and Wenger broke our own record transfer for a 28 year old Arshavin while he also payed handsomely for Nasri, Nasri had signed a new contract to get more money from Arsenal for the transfer and Wenger coughed up with the money.
Why did it change when Gazidis arrived?
Please explain to everyone how this new factor which co-insides with our change in the transfer market is not the problem.
I'm not sure I exactly follow you, but Gazidis joined in Nov 08. We were aware of stadium debt well before that, & well after that- and frugal in the transfer market before and after he joined:. It wasn't until 13/14 when we seemed to start to yield some fruits of labour from the new stadium and have some money again- able to compete with the billionaire backed clubs that had come into the prem, & buying some ready-made, expensive stars like never before.
"At Leicester, we just happened to play the way we did and he fit fine.
"But even in a team that plays possession soccer, he has that sudden burst of speed and there are a lot of players at Arsenal who will notice that right away and play to that strength of his, like the way they did with Danny Welbeck.
"He's not someone who only tries to get behind the defence, though. He picks his spots.
"Someone like me, I have to really get set up and then go but he can quicken instantly, go from zero to full speed. He can adjust to any style.
"It is difficult to say what I would do if I were in his position.
"Arsenal have not won the league for a long time and that is maybe a dream Vardy has.
Damn!!! I believe he's ours…i just saw a leaked picture of his photoshoot, in studion holding our new home kit and first thing i did was to study the body, bloody hell its Vardy's body.
Wenger may simply be looking at his retirement and legacy – just wanting to go out on a positive note. The best way to do that is to put together a title-contending squad.
The board know that wenger is getting to his last days in the club. so they need him to leave behind a very decent team for the next coach to build upon. No body wants to make the same mistake as Fergie and ManU.
I think it's the Mourinho factor. Wenger will be determined to get one up on Jose, even if it means bending his principles.
Are these enough to make Arsenal into title winners in 2017? Well, no one knows. But it is certainly a good start.


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Super Mario Bros the movie 5-inch 13 cm Iggy action figure with flame thrower by ERTL and Nintendo, 1993. Used. Flame thrower firing action is not working properly. It comes loose and complete in good played with condition, minor play wear.