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By Arthur Hall
Carpenders Ave 1944-45
I have found this picture of the bottom end of Carpenders Avenue, taken from the railway bank adjacent to the old Carpenders Park Station. It shows the few houses that followed on from the bungalows towards the shops, and on the left where the bungalows end as well as the footpath, at this point you can see a footpath which runs parallel to the bungalow which ran along the edge of what was a field, this led to a concrete shelter complete with an air raid siren which was built for the A.R.P. during W.W.II.
The field on the left opposite the shops, extended into Penrose Avenue. The bushes in the bottom left hand corner is where a Petrol Station was built. The hedge hides a footpath with a bridge which crossed the Hertsbourne Stream and lead towards the 'Cattle Tunnel' and through to oxhey golf course the R.H. Fork took you parallel to the railway and joined Watford Heath.
The reason for sending you this picture is that it completes the Pictures of Carpenders Avenue which I sent you and can be seen under Carpenders Park St Meryls Estate Topics. I hope that perhaps they may be of interest, and jog memories of those who may remember this area. Regards Arthur Hall
You have jogged my memory again. I forgot about the floods which occurred quite regularly due to the small diameter of the pipe that the stream which ran from the back of Harrow Way towards the direction of Oxhey golf course, passed through. A Mr Hunter a long white bearded gentleman, who lived at No.38 Penrose Avenue had a horse and cart which he used to ferry people through the flood to and from the station. He rented a stable next to the station.
By Arthur Hall (10/09/2013)
Mr and Mrs Kebbells house was called Grangewood. The bungalow was/is called The Spinney. As you say the sales office was just along from you in Carpenders Avenue. Later moved into one of the houses at the bottom of the Mead. Those shops regularly flooded in the 80's and 90's -I remember local kids canoeing outside them one Sunday afternoon after a huge storm – same day as York minster was hit by lightning.
Farr's took over from King's. Mr Farr, Mrs Absalom's brother worked in the room above Mr Absalom's office in Carpenders Avenue, and Miss Farr worked in the backroom upstairs. Miss Farr lived in a bungalow inside the Grange at the Load of Hay end.Mr Kebbel and his wife Meryl Absalom had a house built next to the bungalow. It was Mr Farr's son who ran the shop and post office.
Didn't the Farrs – Mrs Kebbells family – have a shop along there? Albert Phillips the first posted to the area lived over one of the shops.
The empty shop became a hardware shop the guy who owned it also opened a shop in Hallowes Crescent.
By Bill Brown (23/08/2013)
The parade of shops, looking at the photograph from left to right comprised of an empty shop, Sharps the Chemist, W.G. Nix Bakers, Carter's Grocer, King's Newsagent and Post Office, ending with Peacock's the Butchers. W.G. Nix also had a Bakery at Sparrows Hern, Bushey Heath.
I have a copy of this pic as well – its in the centre of a fold out sales brochure entitled 'A place in the country' and features pics, prices and dimensions of all of the houses and bungalows for sale at that time. I did a tour of the estate and managed to locate most of the houses featured on the brochure. Can't remember the date of the brochure offhand but some of the shops are boarded up or still under construction


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The Live Link Film Festival is a three-day event run by young people, for young people. In its second year, the festival continues to introduce our audiences to the creative world of filmmaking and exhibition, allowing them the opportunity to explore their artistic likes and dislikes, while giving them the chance to see the world through new perspectives. Our themes this year are loyalty, perseverance, and diversity; chosen by our panel in the hopes of broadening views of life in London and the wider UK, combined with an encouragement to build healthy habits and relationships.
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Our society is more diverse than ever before, and we want to see that reflected on the big screen. If your film reflects on issues faced by minority groups, shows a different way of life, or just contains a diverse cast of characters, we'd love to display your film as part of this category. Loyalty is key in building relationships with those around us, and it's a trait that should be celebrated within our communities. Does your film show the best of friendships? Or perhaps the loyal companionship between mankind and animals? We want to see your stories of partnership and charity as part of this segment. Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment when you know you've worked hard for it. Through our hard work and perseverance we know we could achieve great things, which is why we want to show what rewards come at the end of a challenge. Everyone's fight is different so show us what perseverance is to you, and how you worked hard to achieve your goals.
Last year we were completely online, the three-day event was live-streamed onto our Youtube channel and we want to keep that going this year, alongside some new elements. In 2021, now things are beginning to reopen, we hope to host some in-person events in the community. From screenings to networking events, this year looks to be jam-packed with local and national films being screened, along with great opportunities for young people in Islington. Be sure to stay tuned on our social channels for updates.
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15 Best Ethical And Cheap Alternatives To Modcloth
By Alex Assoune
Modcloth is an American clothing retailer that creates vintage-inspired fashion for women. It offers unique styles and original prints in sizes 00-28 but isn't the most ethical company.
The brand investment platform Go Global Retail owns Modcloth and several other clothing brands, such as Janie And Jack and Brums Milano, a leader in premium children's fashion.
More sustainable and affordable alternatives to Modcloth exist if you want to build an eco-conscious wardrobe with great style without breaking the bank.
Many apparel brands similar to Modcloth are more environmentally responsible, committed to being as eco-friendly as possible, and making sustainability efforts to protect people and the planet.
Check out our selection below of the best ethical and cheap alternatives to Modcloth that make similar beautiful and stylish garments under high standards.
Panaprium is proud to be 100% independent, free of any influence, and not sponsored. We carefully handpick products from brands we trust. Thank you so much for buying something through our link, as we may earn a commission that supports us.
1. Made Trade
Category: Basics, knitwear, sportswear, loungewear, outerwear, swimwear, underwear, sleepwear, bags, accessories, shoes
For: Women, men
From: Portland, Oregon, United States
Values: Organic, Fair Trade, recycled, vegan, carbon-neutral, BIPOC
Prices: $10-$130
Made Trade is a fair trade retailer sustainably and ethically creates goods for the modern wardrobe, like Modcloth. It offers handcrafted apparel, accessories, and footwear for women and men.
Made Trade is committed to transparency and a positive impact on the world. The well-curated online marketplace sells a great selection of ethical handcrafted products made with sustainable and natural materials.
Made Trade adheres to sustainable and Fair Trade practices that support artisans and the Earth's natural resources. It strives to make the world more beautiful through higher ethical standards.
SHOP MADE TRADE
2. Tentree
Category: Basics, knitwear, loungewear, outerwear, bags, accessories
For: Women, men, children
From: Vancouver, Canada
Values: Organic, B Corp, recycled, give back
Prices: $30-$90
Tentree is an Earth-first fashion brand designing long-lasting womenswear for a healthy, sustainable world with recycled materials and organic fabrics such as cotton and hemp.
It offers affordable and sustainable alternatives to Modcloth that are the perfect addition to any sustainable, all-season wardrobe. They are super soft, cozy, ultra comfy, and go-to's for the perfect outfit.
The sustainable fashion brand is B Corp certified and partners with global charitable organizations to plant trees and rehabilitate natural ecosystems.
Tentree aims to guide you on your journey and empower you to do your best for the environment. It planted over 61 million trees and restored land in over eight countries.
SHOP TENTREE
3. ABLE
Category: Basics, denim, knitwear, outerwear, bags, accessories, shoes, jewelry
From: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Values: Organic, artisan craft
ABLE is a sustainable clothing brand working with worldwide communities to stop the cycle of poverty by producing slow fashion and paying a living wage to women.
The label makes beautiful, functional, affordable, sustainable alternatives to Modcloth. It uses eco-friendly materials such as certified organic cotton, lyocell, linen, and recycled fabrics for its collections.
ABLE believes in progress over perfection and aims to be transparent and accountable to end poverty in the fashion industry. It publishes on its website the lowest worker wages of its manufacturing partners.
SHOP ABLE
4. Etsy
Category: Basics, outerwear, activewear, knitwear, loungewear, swimwear, underwear, shoes, accessories
From: NYC, New York, United States
Values: Organic, vintage, artisan craft
Etsy is an American e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage fashion items, homeware, and craft supplies. It offers a wide range of affordable and sustainable alternatives to Modcloth.
Many independent sellers list comfy, eco-friendly, cute, and cheap clothing on Etsy. The marketplace is very active and widely recognized as the most trusted vintage store.
SHOP ETSY
5. Everlane
Category: Basics, denim, knitwear, outerwear, activewear, underwear, bags, shoes, accessories
From: San Francisco, California, United States
Values: Organic, recycled
Everlane is an ethical fashion brand creating modern and beautiful essentials, at the best factories, without traditional markups. It's a great destination to buy high-quality, affordable, sustainable clothing similar to Modcloth.
The clothing retailer is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and sells primarily online. It uses sustainable and vegan materials such as organic cotton and recycled fabrics.
The apparel brand also offers ethically made and designed-to-last knitwear and accessories for women and men. It believes in exceptional quality to make a difference.
Everlane is widely known for its radical transparency. It educates consumers on its supply chain, factories, employees, and the price breakdown of each product.
SHOP EVERLANE
6. La Maison Simons
Category: Basics, denim, outerwear, knitwear, activewear, swimwear, loungewear, underwear, sleepwear, bags, shoes, accessories, jewelry
From: Quebec City, Canada
La Maison Simons is a Canadian fashion retailer and creator of sustainable staples. It offers many affordable and sustainable alternatives to Modcloth, designed in Canada from organic and recycled fabrics.
The Canadian clothing brand creates apparel that combines style and durability by adhering to high social and environmental standards. It uses sustainable fabrics made from organic cotton and Tencel.
SHOP LA MAISON SIMONS
7. Summersalt
Category: Basics, swimwear, activewear, loungewear, sleepwear, knitwear
For: Women, children
From: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Values: Organic, recycled, luxury
Summersalt is a designer clothing brand making quality essentials for modern women. It offers a range of chic and sustainable alternatives to Modcloth made from organic and recycled fabrics.
Summersalt creates luxury pieces designed to keep up with you. Its clothes are comfortable, stylish, and made from organic or recycled materials to offer the best designer quality at the best price.
Summersalt makes beautiful pieces from luxurious fabrics that offer a flattering, body-skimming fit. It uses breathable and wrinkle-resistant materials for more stretch and comfort.
Summersalt is committed to numerous strategic initiatives for more diversity and inclusion. The brand is passionate about spreading love and kindness and learning to be better every day.
SHOP SUMMERSALT
8. Outerknown
Category: Basics, outerwear, swimwear, loungewear, bags, accessories
From: Los Angeles, California, United States
Values: Organic, Fair Trade, recycled
Outerknown is a clothing label that creates cute, cheap, and eco-friendly clothing for women and men rooted in sustainability and transparency, like Modcloth. It makes stylish apparel with the most planet-friendly fibers.
Outerknown keeps strict sustainability rules and aims to raise the standard for quality, sustainable design in the global fashion industry. It uses organic and recycled materials to reimagine and embrace circularity.
Accredited by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), the ethical fashion brand invests in the livelihoods of over 5K workers through Fair Trade USA. Three of its partners are Fair Trade Certified.
SHOP OUTERKNOWN
9. Amour Vert
Category: Basics, denim, loungewear, knitwear, outerwear, bags, accessories, shoes, jewelry
Values: Organic, recycled, made in the USA, give back
Amour Vert is a slow fashion brand that makes ethical and cheap staples like Modcloth. It offers stylish, lightweight, and breathable apparel for every season.
The sustainable brand creates fabulous clothes in limited quantities to contribute to a more eco-friendly future. Its clothing pieces are affordable, chic, comfortable, and better for the planet.
Amour Vert is committed to making fashion thoughtful, versatile, and sustainable. You'll want to keep its timeless pieces in your wardrobe forever.
The eco-friendly label has been planting trees in North America since it opened its doors with its partner American Forest. It promotes sustainable practices and positive environmental impacts.
SHOP AMOUR VERT
10. Christy Dawn
Category: Basics, loungewear, knitwear, outerwear, maternity, shoes, accessories
For: Women, girls
Values: Upcycled, made in the USA
Christy Dawn is a sustainable fashion designer that creates affordable, ethical, stylish clothing like Modcloth from organic fabrics ethically crafted in Los Angeles.
Christy Dawn designs each style with longevity in mind. Every fashion piece is intentionally timeless and versatile and tailored to fit petite to extended sizes.
The fashion designer aims to make simple, easy-to-wear pieces that will become wardrobe staples. Its dresses keep you comfortable while preserving the integrity and beauty of the Earth and its people.
SHOP CHRISTY DAWN
11. Thought
Category: Basics, knitwear, outerwear, loungewear, underwear, sportswear, nightwear, accessories
From: London, United Kingdom
Values: Organic, recycled, give back
Thought is a fashion label offering ethically-made and sustainable clothing similar to Modcloth. It creates stylish and affordable ready-to-wear for women and men with eco-friendly materials like organic cotton.
Thought makes timeless pieces in a flattering shape and breathable fabric that work wherever you are. The organic brand offers many pure cotton and vegan options.
Thought is committed to responsible design, ethical sourcing, and fostering change. It aims to show there are more sustainable ways to live, dress, and be.
Thought supports Smart Works, an incredible charity that helps aspiring, out-of-work women with interview training and head-to-toe dressing.
SHOP THOUGHT
12. Faithfull
Category: Basics, knitwear, loungewear, swimwear, accessories
From: Bali
Values: Organic, recycled, luxury, B Corp
Faithfull is a womenswear label founded in 2013 in Bali by Sarah-Jane Abrahams and Helle Them-Enger. It's committed to creating thoughtfully produced, socially responsible garments similar to Modcloth.
Faithfull offers stylish and supportive dresses that minimize environmental footprint with natural fabrics. It works closely with local communities to craft beautiful handmade products.
SHOP FAITHFULL
13. People Tree
Category: Basics, denim, loungewear, activewear, knitwear, outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, accessories, jewelry
Values: Organic, Fair Trade, recycled, artisan craft, give back
People Tree is an online garment retailer like Modcloth that make sustainable clothing from environmentally friendly materials, including Fair Trade, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and Tencel lyocell.
People Tree became the first fashion company to receive the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) product label in 2013. It guarantees dedication and compliance with the Fair Trade principles.
People Tree is committed to working with disadvantaged farmers and workers to promote fairer trading conditions. It helps combat poverty and employs people in underserved communities around the world.
SHOP PEOPLE TREE
14. Kotn
Category: Basics, dresses, knitwear, loungewear, bags, accessories
From: Toronto, Canada
Values: Organic, recycled, B Corp, give back
Kotn is a sustainable clothing brand that ethically and sustainably makes stylish apparel similar to Modcloth. It's committed to supply-chain transparency and give-back initiatives.
The eco-friendly label creates clothes around considered design, relentless quality, honest value, and positive impact. It aims to set the standard for conscious creation and consumption.
Kotn also uses cotton and no animal-derived materials. It's working with an Egyptian NGO to build schools and provide every child in its farming communities with safe, convenient, quality education.
SHOP KOTN
15. Scotch & Soda
Category: Basics, denim, outerwear, loungewear, knitwear, swimwear, accessories
From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Scotch & Soda is a Dutch fashion company that celebrates individuality, authenticity, and the power of self-expression to create unique and beautiful alternatives to Modcloth.
The Amsterdam-based label cares for our planet and makes more responsible choices that reduce its environmental impact. It combines original design with clever functionality to help you build a modern, versatile wardrobe that lasts.
Scotch & Soda uses sustainable materials such as organic and recycled cotton, regenerated nylon, and Tencel. It aims to create a fair working environment and improve working conditions in its supply chain.
SHOP SCOTCH & SODA
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Alex Assoune (MS) is a global health and environmental advocate. He founded Panaprium to inspire others with conscious living, ethical, and sustainable fashion. Alex has worked in many countries to address social and environmental issues. He speaks three languages and holds two Master of Science degrees in Engineering from SIGMA and IFPEN schools.
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package org.wildfly.camel.test.slack;

import org.apache.camel.CamelContext;
import org.apache.camel.ProducerTemplate;
import org.apache.camel.builder.RouteBuilder;
import org.apache.camel.component.mock.MockEndpoint;
import org.apache.camel.component.slack.SlackComponent;
import org.apache.camel.impl.DefaultCamelContext;
import org.jboss.arquillian.container.test.api.Deployment;
import org.jboss.arquillian.junit.Arquillian;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.ShrinkWrap;
import org.jboss.shrinkwrap.api.spec.WebArchive;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.wildfly.extension.camel.CamelAware;

@CamelAware
@RunWith(Arquillian.class)
public class SlackIntegrationTest {

    @Deployment
    public static WebArchive deployment() {
        return ShrinkWrap.create(WebArchive.class, "camel-slack-tests.war");
    }

    @Test
    public void testSlackMessage() throws Exception {

        CamelContext camelctx = new DefaultCamelContext();
        camelctx.addRoutes(new RouteBuilder() {
            @Override
            public void configure() throws Exception {
                from("direct:test").to("slack:#general?iconEmoji=:camel:&username=CamelTest").to("mock:result");
                from("undertow:http://localhost/slack/webhook").setBody(constant("{\"ok\": true}"));
            }
        });

        SlackComponent comp = camelctx.getComponent("slack", SlackComponent.class);
        comp.setWebhookUrl("http://localhost:8080/slack/webhook");

        MockEndpoint mockEndpoint = camelctx.getEndpoint("mock:result", MockEndpoint.class);
        mockEndpoint.expectedMessageCount(1);

        camelctx.start();
        try {
            ProducerTemplate producer = camelctx.createProducerTemplate();
            producer.sendBody("direct:test", "Hello from Camel!");
            mockEndpoint.assertIsSatisfied();
        } finally {
            camelctx.stop();
        }
    }
}

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A Broken Cable Smashed Part of the Arecibo Observatory
Damage at the Arecibo Observatory in August, 2020. Credit: NSF/NAIC
The Arecibo Observatory is an iconic institution. Located in Puerto Rico, this National Science Foundation (NSF) observatory was the largest radio telescope in the world between 1963 and 2016. While that honor now goes to the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in China, Arecibo will forever be recognized for its contributions to everything from radio astronomy to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).
Unfortunately, the Arecibo Observatory suffered serious damage when on Monday, Aug. 10th, an auxiliary cable that supports the platform suspended above the telescope reflector dish broke. The cable struck the Gregorian Dome (which sits on the underside of the platform) before landing on the reflector dish, which created a gash over 30 meters (100 feet) in length and forced the observatory to temporarily shut down operations.
While it remains unclear why the cable broke, information about the timing and resulting damage has been released. According to a statement by the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), the incident occurred at 02:45 a.m. local time (11:45 p.m. PDT) when a 7.62 cm (3-inch) cable broke and fell. The cable struck 6 to 8 panels in the Gregorian Dome and twisted the access platform before landing on the reflecting dish.
Arecibo Observatory, the world's biggest single dish radio telescope. Credit: NSF/NAIC
This dome is where the Arecibo L-band Feed Array (ALFA) multi-beam receiver is located, a seven feed system that allows for large-scale radio surveys of the sky to be conducted. In response to the incident, operations at the observatory have ceased and the science and visitor center have been closed until a team of engineers can assess the cause of broken cable and effect repairs.
Said Francisco Cordova, the director of the observatory, in a recent NAIC press statement:
"We have a team of experts assessing the situation. Our focus is assuring the safety of our staff, protecting the facilities and equipment, and restoring the facility to full operations as soon as possible, so it can continue to assist scientists around the world."
Not only is Puerto Rico located in the "hurricane belt," but it also sits atop a tectonically active region. As a result, the Arecibo Observatory has endured many hurricanes, tropical storms, and earthquakes during its over fifty-year history. Hurricane Maria, which caused extensive damage to the island in 2017, also damaged the observatory – the repairs of which are still incomplete.
The Gregorian Dome, which houses the ALFA multi-beam reciever. Credit: SETI@home/UCB
Nevertheless, the facility has remained operational throughout and has continued to contribute to significant breakthroughs in astronomy and cosmology. This includes confirming the existence of neutron stars, the discovery of the first binary pulsar, the first-millisecond pulsar, the first exoplanets, and the characterization of asteroids and planets in the Solar System.
In addition, the facility has also played an important role in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and even Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) – aka. "Active SETI". In addition to providing the source data for SETI@home ad the SETI Institute's Project Pheonix, Arecibo is also one of the few installations in the world to actively send an encoded message to space intended for extraterrestrials.
The Arecibo Message visualized. Credit: SETI Institute
This was known as the Arecibo Message, a 1,679 bit binary pattern image that was broadcast in 1974 in the direction of the M13 globular cluster (located 21,000 light-years away). It included numbers, chemical formulae, and a visual representation of the human form and where the message was sent from. The message was crafted by famed scientists Frank Drake and Carl Sagan and remains the most powerful signal ever to be sent to space.
The University of Central Florida (UCF) manages the observatory under a cooperative agreement with Universidad Ana G. Méndez (UAGM) and Yang Enterprises, Inc. (YEI). At present, Arecibo is also home to the research group that runs the Planetary Radar Project, an initiative that tracks and characterizes near-Earth objects (NEOs). This project is supported by NASA's Near-Earth Object Observations Program, which is part of the NASA Planetary Defense Coordination Office.
If there's one thing that people can agree on in these highly-divisive times, it's that the Arecibo Observatory deserves to make a speedy recovery. She's an old observatory, but still a premiere one, and she's got many years of life left in her yet!
Further Reading: NAIC
Matt Williams is the Curator of Universe Today's Guide to Space. He is also a freelance writer, a science fiction author and a Taekwon-Do instructor. He lives with his family on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia.
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Two-Time Baby Killer Among Trans Prison Inmates Housed At CA Women's Facility
Photos courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Mary Margaret Olohan Social Issues Reporter
An inmate convicted of murdering two children is among the transgender prison inmates housed at a California women's facility.
Forty-six-year-old Jessica M. Hann, formerly known as Jason Michael Hann, was transferred to Central California Women's Facility in February 2020.
Hann's baby mama Krissy Lynn Werntz is also housed in Central California Women's Facility.
An inmate convicted of murdering two babies is among the transgender prison inmates housed at a California women's facility.
Forty-six-year-old Jessica M. Hann, formerly known as Jason Michael Hann, was admitted to Riverside County in February 2014 with a death sentence for first-degree murder, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Deputy Press Secretary Terry Thornton told the Daily Caller News Foundation Thursday.
Hann was transferred to Central California Women's Facility in February 2020 and is housed on death row, Thornton said. The mother of Hann's children, 41-year-old Krissy Lynn Werntz, was admitted to the facility in July 2014 where she is housed in the general population serving life with the possibility of parole for second-degree murder. (RELATED: 255 California Prison Inmates Have Requested Transfer To Women's Prisons Since January)
A judge sentenced Hann after authorities discovered the deceased remains of Hann's and Werntz's son Jason and daughter Montana hidden in the couple's abandoned trailers. The couple was indicted by a grand jury in 2009, and attorneys said that Hann killed the children and that Werntz hid the remains, bringing the remains on their travels throughout the country.
Authorities convicted Hann of Montana's murder in 2013, sentencing him to death, according to CBS News. Hann was also convicted of second-degree murder for Jason's death and sentenced to 27 to 30 years in prison, according to the publication.
Hann, 2015. Photos courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Hann underwent a state-funded gender transition while incarcerated, the local California outlet KESQ reported, noting that California is the first state to pay for inmate's gender reassignment surgeries.
It is not immediately clear what date Hann underwent the transition, but CDCR communications chief Liz Gransee told KESQ that as of February 2019, "10 patients statewide have been approved for gender-affirming surgery," and by February 2020, Hann was transferred to the Central California Women's Facility under the name "Jessica."
"Senate Bill 310 allows a state prisoner or county jail inmate the right to petition a court to obtain a name or gender change," Thornton previously told KESQ. "SB 310 requires CDCR to use the new name of the person who obtains a name change and to list the prior name only as an alias. CDCR updated Hann's records and made notification to the victim on file on Feb. 14."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 132 into law in January, a bill that requires CDCR to ask every individual entering the department's custody to specify their pronouns, their gender identity, and whether they identify as transgender, nonbinary, or intersex.
Hann, 2020. Photo courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The law requires that CDCR house the individual in a "correctional facility designated for men or women based on the individual's preference." Similar legislation has been passed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. (RELATED: Trans Woman Tears Into 'Transphobic' TSA In Viral Video Over Scanner Sensing 'Anomaly Between My Legs That Sets Off The Alarm')
Since the bill went into effect in January, 261 inmates have requested "gender based housing" transfers, the CDCR told the DCNF Tuesday. The vast majority of these requests were from inmates requesting to be transferred to female facilities, and only six were from "transgender men and non-binary incarcerated people who are requesting to be housed in a male institution."
During a 2014 court hearing, Deputy District Attorney Lisa DiMaria said that Werntz chose "a gypsy lifestyle" with Hann rather than caring for her children, according to the Desert Sun. The couple's first child, Jason, was born in 1999 in Ohio, the publication reported, but reportedly suffered fatal injuries several weeks later.
Werntz did not notify authorities about the baby's death and hid the baby's remains, the Desert Sun reported. The second baby, Montana, was born in December 2000, according to the publication. (RELATED: 'It Destroyed My Body': Here's Why This Former Trans Woman Regrets His Gender Transition)
Montana's leg reportedly "snapped in half like a twig" a month after she was born but Werntz ignored the injury, DiMaria said. This second baby died in February 2001, and Werntz again hid the baby's remains from authorities and stayed with Hann, even telling authorities that there was no proof that Hann had abused the children.
"The truth is this baby was abused and killed while in the care and custody of the defendant and Hann," DiMaria said.
"The only way healthy baby Montana died was the defendant contributed to her death — either she co-abused the child, or failed to protect the child," the attorney continued.
Authorities arrested the couple in 2002 in Portland, Maine, where a third child was discovered — another son named Michael, who had skull, femur, and rib fractures when he was found, according to the Desert Sun.
He was taken to foster care and was later adopted, KESQ reported.
"It was like some twisted, baby-killing Bonnie and Clyde," DiMaria said, according to the Desert Sun. (RELATED: Former Trans Woman Praises Laws Banning Sex Change Surgeries, Puberty Blockers For Minors)
Montana's remains were found in a plastic container in a trailer that was auctioned off in February 2002, the Desert Sun reported, and an Arkansas man who bought the trailer found the baby's body. The publication reported that after Hann's and Werntz's arrests, authorities found Jason's remains in a plastic container in an Arizona storage unit.
Werntz received a sentence of 15 years to life in prison, according to KESQ.
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I recently joined the site custommade.com (here is my profile). This is a well done site that allows people to post requests for all types of custom made items directly from the makers.
These days with advances in metals manufacturing almost any design is possible. However, not all designs are compatible with traditional techniques. I thought it would be useful to create a guide for people who are not metalsmiths to help with requesting custom handmade jewlery.
If you already have a complex design like a logo or other emblem and want it reproduced on jewelry, your best options will be in casting or etching. Keep in mind that the small scale might still require modification of the design and loss of detail. There are lots of commercial manufacturers that offer this type of customized jewelry, so custom handmade might not be your best value if your budget is tight.
Round faceted stones: can be set in bezel settings, prong settings, flush set or channel set. All faceted stones need an open back so that light can pass.
Marquis, Oval, or other shaped faceted stones: Prong settings are probably your best bet; sometimes bezels or other settings can be made to work.
Cabochon (stones that are flat on the back with a rounded top): Cabochons are usually bezel set. prong settings can be used on a flat backing. If the back is polished then it can have an open back on the setting.
Irregular or raw stones: The setting options will vary quite a bit depending on the size and shape of the stone.
I see a lot of requests that don't have much info at all, other than the person wants a ring, or a pendant. If you really are not sure what you are looking for, then try to find some pieces that show what kind of styles you like and a little about why you want the piece made. This can help a jeweler know whether it is a project that they are able to help with.
Casting: Making designs in wax or another medium and reproducing the design in metal.
Etching: Making a design in black and white and transferring the design to metal, with the background metal removed through a chemical process, making a low, flat relief.
Engraving: Using hand tools to carve metal. Floral and abstract designs are most common. Hand engraving is time consuming and expensive, but the results are beautiful. It makes the metal sparkle much more than a cast piece with a similar design.
A necklace pendant made by chasing and repousse.
Chasing and Repousse: Using hand tools to push down/raise up the metal into a relief design. This is a technique I specialize in. Time consuming, but beautiful. Not recommended for high detail. Read more about Chasing and Repousse in my blog post about it.
Stone Setting: Some jewelers mainly use metal as a platform for creating designs with stones. If you want a large number of stones, be prepared for a high cost; as custom settings for stones (as opposed to mass produced cast settings that jewelry stores carry) is rather time-intensive. Some jewelers will specialize even further, working specifically with stone inlay or carved stones.
A fabricated hollow ring with a small design made with chasing and repousse.
Fabrication: Hand fabricated jewelry includes cutting, forming, and joining metal. Saw cut designs are possible when the design is large enough. Fabrication is usually a base for a piece that includes other techniques, but beautiful complete pieces can be done using only fabrication methods.
There are a lot of other methods, but these are some of the most common. Other techniques gaining in popularity and use include electroforming, enameling, metal clay, and wire wrapping.


The gentle palette of sky blue, soft white and dove grey gives this coastal scheme a soothing, easy-to-live with feel. Make floral patterns, pinstripes, block colours and artwork work in harmony by sticking to this understated colour scheme, then add country-style weaves and traditional oak finishes to add to the cosy feel.
colours to keep the overall look pared-back and calm.
Take away the pattern and this unassuming hallway feels pretty nondescript, but throw in a few stripes and it suddenly has real charm. Don't overlook the rattan baskets, too – their simple two-tone pattern adds a subtle stripe while loading up on handy storage.
It can be tricky to bring traditional features up to date, but this striking monochrome sofa shows how bold stripes can really empower a room.
As pretty as an off-white room can be, this scheme proves that it's worth being bold with a daring splash of colour. Not a fan of conventional stripes? Look out for geometric patterns, such as this square-print rug, for a contemporary and colourful twist on the classic stripe.
Lemon yellow and cool grey can sit side by side quite happily, but why not make your scheme work a little harder by throwing in the occasional pattern, too? Chevron bedding, buttercup-coloured cushions, pinstriped quilts and geometric box shelves all show how well-layered patterns can really bring a look together.
This elegant room is full of luxurious little details – golden furniture, shimmering textures and plush fabrics combine for a decadent, glamorous feel. There's no sense choosing a wallpaper to compete with these confident buys, so go for one with a subtle stripe and soft gold detailing to complement the look without overpowering it.


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There are assorted considerations to be made regarding the very gratifying and satisfying career of physical therapy. These considerations should be made before even initiating your career journey. On the road to acquiring a job as a physical therapist you will most likely deal with some challenging obstacles. The challenge may be what keeps the path interesting and fun. This content ought to provide you some fantastic insight into what it will take to become a physical therapist.
The general duty of a physical therapist is to work with clients who have experienced accidents or have disabilities to restore use of their bodies; nevertheless, that is just the basic function. Challenges are common for this field due to the sensitive nature of the work. Be sure you take this into consideration.
Some therapists in this industry manage people living with intense medical conditions requiring challenging treatment, including sufferers of head and spine injuries or those with Parkinson's disease. To manage these clients, it is necessary to possess the skill to deal with the numerous aspects of the difficult treatment on a long term basis.
While it is possible to become a physical therapy assistant and progress from this position using a Bachelor's degree, it is recommended that one obtain a postgraduate degree in a medical field. A solid educational foundation is essential, especially in neurology, to understand the conditions and how to treat them.
Be sure to get admission info from Hanover MA schools early in the process!
Field experience can't be stressed enough as an essential detail to achieving a job in the physical therapy industry. It is vital to carry out a postgraduate residency after graduating; having said that, it is advised that one seek volunteer work in rehabilitation centers during the course of undergraduate study. If the rehabilitation clinic provides services for neurological therapy, you may achieve even greater expertise for use later on in your occupation. Hours gained through this type of volunteer work will be credited to your post graduate residency.
Obtaining a mentor is going to be important when entering into graduate school. The knowledge and insight a mentor can supply is very useful. This information will ready you for what to expect as a physical therapist.
Lastly, your occupation in physical therapy will require a state certification. Before having the opportunity to practice, you will be expected to perform licencing exams. These are presented through your state's physical therapy association. Once you have finished your initial state license, you're going to have to be certified in an additional state before you can practice. This can appear exceptionally daunting but the satisfaction of the position will make the studying worth your while.


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Ports sustainability project gets underway
At the Port of Valencia, testing will aim to predict the date and time of entry and departure of trucks. Image: Port Authority of Valencia
Port of Venice
Valencia Port Authority
A project to reduce the impact of port operations in cities, control emissions from ports and ships and optimise cargo handling in Europe's main ports has had its first meeting.
Launched last year, the Green and Connected Ports project (GREEN C PORTS), led by the Valenciaport Foundation, aims to provide a suitable array of digitalisation tools and technologies to support port environmental sustainability and performance of port operations in the TEN-T Core Network.
This project, funded by the European Commission's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, will address six business cases consisting of prototypes and pilot tests that will be implemented in different European ports and that will serve as a basis to test innovative technologies such as IoT, big data or predictive analysis using artificial intelligence models.
Six experiments
At the Port of Valencia, the first business case will integrate different platforms, sensor networks and sources of information to predict the date and time of entry and departure of trucks, using predictive analytics and business intelligence tools.
The second business case aims to predict the closure of the Port of Venice due to tide, wind and fog, and consequently to optimise the date and time of entry and departure of ships using predictive analytics and big data tools for safer and more efficient operations.
Business cases three and four aim to improve air quality and noise in the ports of Piraeus and Valencia. A series of sensors, meteorological databases, optical-imaging cameras and other equipment will be deployed to predict air and noise quality levels in a near future date and time, enabling authorities to make decisions that mitigate these impacts.
Case five will evaluate how ship to shore (STS) crane productivity is affected by wave agitation, currents and wind in the ports of Bremerhaven and Wilhemshaven. By modelling together big data originated by different port IT systems, a set of warnings will be sent to affected parties when expected reductions in port productivity are expected. Shipping companies can then reduce the port call duration and the polluting emissions of their ships.
The sixth business case will evaluate the emissions impact of a series of goods from the beginning to end of their journey. A series of sensors and emission cameras will be used to determine the carbon footprint of each of these goods.
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Военный контингент Чехии в Мали — подразделение вооружённых сил Чехии, с 2013 года действующее на территории Мали.

История

После военного переворота в Мали весной 2012 года, 11 января 2013 года Франция начала на территории страны военную операцию «Сервал».

17 января 2013 года было принято решение о создании военной миссии Евросоюза в Мали, в деятельности которой приняли участие 22 страны Евросоюза (в том числе, Чехия); 20 февраля 2013 года правительство и парламент страны утвердили предельную численность контингента (до 50 военнослужащих).

14-17 марта 2013 года первое подразделение (34 военнослужащих, три бронированных джипа Land Rover 130 Kajman и два бронированных грузовика Tatra T 815) на трёх транспортных самолётах было доставлено из аэропорта Праги в Мали, задачами этого подразделения являлась охрана штаба миссии Евросоюза в городе Бамако (а с сентября 2013 года - и обучение военнослужащих Мали).

25 апреля 2013 года Совет Безопасности ООН принял резолюцию № 2100 о проведении комплексной операции по стабилизации обстановки в Мали ().

После того, как в августе 2013 года правительство Нигерии вывело из Мали свой миротворческий контингент (1200 военнослужащих), общая численность войск ООН сократилась и обстановка в стране осложнилась. Руководство ООН обратилось с просьбой к мировому сообществу выделить в Мали дополнительные силы. В результате, поставленные перед военнослужащими Чехии задачи были расширены - помимо охраны штаба военной миссии ЕС в Бамако они начали охранять здание военного госпиталя в Бамако, а второе прибывшее в страну подразделение Чехии в середине сентября 2013 года начало военное обучение и тренировки солдат малийской армии в учебном центре "Koulikoro", расположенном в 57 км северо-восточнее столицы, недалеко от реки Нигер. Обучение солдат и младшего командного состава пехотных батальонов Мали проходило по французским программам.

Другие военнослужащие Чехии участвовали в патрулировании местности и сопровождении автоколонн. Продолжительность службы в Мали составляла шесть месяцев, затем проходила замена личного состава.

23 апреля 2015 года правительство Чехии согласилось увеличить участие в операции в Мали и отправило в Мали подразделение из 25 военнослужащих (которое было решено включить в состав голландского контингента, находившегося на севере страны).

21 марта 2016 года охранявшие здание штаба EUTM в Бамако солдаты Чехии вступили в перестрелку с боевиком, который приблизился к главным воротам и открыл огонь из автомата Калашникова. В дальнейшем, нападавший был застрелен военнослужащими Мали.

В мае-июне 2018 года парламент Чехии принял пакет документов, разрешивший увеличить численность контингента в Мали на 70 человек и 10 декабря 2018 года оно было увеличено до 120 человек (дополнительный личный состав использовался для охраны учебного центра "Koulikoro").

28 марта 2020 года было объявлено о решении сформировать для борьбы с терроризмом на территории Мали группу "Такуба", в состав которой вошли военнослужащие 11 стран Европы (Бельгии, Великобритании, Дании, Нидерландов, Норвегии, Португалии, Франции, ФРГ, Чехии, Швеции и Эстонии), находившиеся под общим командованием Франции, а также военнослужащие Нигера и Мали.

В период с 12 июня 2020 года до января 2021 года командующим EUTM Mali являлся представитель вооружённых сил Чехии (бригадный генерал Frantisek Ridzak). Это первый случай в истории Чехии, когда представитель вооружённых сил Чехии командовал войсками стран-союзников.

17 мая 2022 года было объявлено о намерении сократить персонал военной миссии Евросоюза в Мали.

31 августа 2022 года министр обороны Чехии Я. Чернохова выступила с заявлением, что Чехия не станет продлевать участие в операции EUTM в период после завершения уже согласованных и взятых на себя обязательств в середине декабря 2022 года, однако военнослужащие Чехии "останутся в регионе" (несколько солдат Чехии находились в составе миротворческих сил ООН в Мали).

Потери
По официальным данным ООН, за период с начала операции 25 апреля 2013 года до 31 декабря 2022 года в ходе операции MINUSMA в Мали погибли 298 миротворцев ООН (и граждан Чехии среди них не имелось).

Однако следует учитывать, что в это время на территории Мали находились военнослужащие и государственные гражданские служащие Чехии, не входившие в состав миротворческих сил ООН (как сообщила министр обороны Чехии Я. Чернохова, помимо четырёх военнослужащих Чехии в составе сил ООН, обеспечивавших охрану штаба MINUSMA и военнослужащих EUTM, на территории Мали в 2020-2022 гг. находилось "несколько десятков" военнослужащих спецподразделений Чехии, действовавших в составе группы "Такуба", которые не входили в состав персонала MINUSMA и EUTM).

В июне 2021 года автомашина с несколькими военнослужащими спецназа Чехии из группы "Такуба" подорвалась на мине, пострадавших не имелось.

Примечания

Ссылки
 MINUSMA / официальный сайт ООН

Вооружённые силы Чехии
Военная история Мали

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More signs of the end....is this Bush's fault? Or Obama's?
More signs of the end....is this Bush's fault? Or Obama's?
MIAMI – Teresa Earnhardt and Chip Ganassi will combine their slumping race teams next season, an effort to stabilize their organizations in a tough economic time, The Associated Press has learned.
The combined team will be called Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and will field cars for Martin Truex, Aric Almirola, Juan Pablo Montoya and a driver yet to be named, two people familiar with the decision told the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced.
Both organizations have struggled to secure sponsorship this season, forcing the teams to pool resources.
Truex and Almirola will come from Dale Earnhardt Incorporated; only Truex's car has full sponsorship for next season.
Montoya has half a season of sponsorship, and Ganassi's flagship No. 41 has full sponsorship but no driver.
DEI fields Chevrolets, and Ganassi has a Dodge contract. Details of a manufacturer switch still are being worked out as the team is expected to use General Motors.
There is no news of whether Dodge or General Motors will even be in business. This team merger may have been planned when Dodge and GM were considering a merger.
You know, it could be that DEI is having trouble because there's no DE with them, and that NASCAR, like most sport and entertainment options, has gotten too expensive for its own good, such that Ganassi isn't competitive, and the fan base can't support but a few superstars.
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The former Pike Street Fish Fry pivots to Caribbean roast sandwiches; Amazonia braces for Fig and the Pig burgers and Good Mornin' Woodys.
Coming this fall to Pike/Pine.
Today in sandwich/burger news—two local spots with particularly devoted followings are plotting additional locations.
Li'l Woody's, the burger chainlet that combines grass-fed patties with a relentless energy for collaborations and creative specials (this month's fast food–inspired tributes were particularly great), will open a third location in—shocker—South Lake Union. Look for the new Li'l Woody's at Boren and Thomas, just off the Terry Ave restaurant row. Owner Marcus Lalario says the new spot will have an outdoor deck and a burger just for the SLU location.
Li'l Woody's no. 3 is slated to open in November; keep an eye on its social media for updates.
Meanwhile, on Pike/Pine...Paseo owner Ryan Santwire sent word Caribbean roasts and press sandwiches will soon be available at 925 E Pike, the space once home to Pike Street Fish Fry. After the nearly cinematic drama surrounding Paseo's death and rebirth in Fremont, Santwire opened a second, much larger Paseo in SoDo, complete with TVs, an event room, a patio, and seats aplenty, not to mention booze. But as Capitol Hill Seattle blog notes, this little berth of a space next to Neumo's doesn't lend itself to vast amounts of seating. The press release says that Paseo Pike/Pine will cater to the neighborhood's nightlife with "applicable late night hours and menu offerings." So...a Paseo version of drinking food? Intriguing.
Santwire hopes to get doors open by the end of October, but that's always a moving target. Stand by for more details.


On 7 July (07.07) this year, and every year from now on, the world will celebrate 7 Wonders Day. The event honours the 21 iconic wonders chosen by hundreds of millions of votes following three historic global campaigns: the New7Wonders of the World, the New7Wonders of Nature and the New7Wonders Cities.
Start cleaning up a site you consider a wonder, and spread the message of the good you are doing!
Teachers, start a theme day or a theme week in class around 7 Wonders Day (we'll provide you with guidelines).
Come up with your own creative ideas and make this day wonderful and memorable!
People who want to show their support and action on 7 Wonders Day are encouraged to join the global movement on 7 July by using the hashtag #7WondersDay, taking photos of themselves and their friends and uploading them on WondersWall.com.
7Wonders Day will recur every year on 7 July (07.07) and the goal of the initiative is to inspire, to wonder and to celebrate the elected Wonders while raising the profile of Global Memory in a positive and motivating way. Coordinated by the New7Wonders Foundation, 7Wonders Day is led by the slogan "A day to wonder!" 7Wonders Day explores how everyone – as a group or as individuals – can play a part in celebrating our heritage and reflecting on what people can do to ensure that this remains a wonderful world.
From Mexico to China, from Rio to Rome, people around the globe will come together on 7 July (07.07) to show that "A day to wonder!" is not only a positive and fun day but also a meaningful and important event recurring every year.
Bernard Weber, a Swiss-born Canadian, started New7Wonders in 2000 with the objective of asking the people of the world to elect the rightful heirs of the ancient Greek Seven Wonders of the World. The growth of the internet and the ubiquity of mobile phones made it possible, for the first time in human history, to organise a worldwide voting campaign. This global democratic exercise with more than 600 million votes cast across all its campaigns resulted in the election of the Official New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
The New 7 Wonders of the World are: Petra, Jordan; Machu Picchu, Peru; The Great Wall, People's Republic of China; Chichén Itzá, Mexico; Cristo Redentor, Brazil; The Colosseum, Italy, and The Taj Mahal, India.
The New 7 Wonders of Nature are: Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil; Ha Long Bay, Vietnam; Komodo, Indonesia; Puerto Princesa Underground River, The Philippines; Table Mountain, South Africa; The Amazon, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Guyane, Suriname, Ecuador, Bolivia and Brazil, and Jeju Island, South Korea.
The New 7 Wonders Cities are: Havana, Cuba; Doha, Qatar; La Paz, Bolivia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Beirut, Lebanon; Durban, South Africa, and Vigan, The Philippines.


After three years of writing this blog post, I am still contributing a few times a month to one of the only blogs about Digital Asset Management (DAM) in the user and administrator perspective.
I created Another DAM podcast to create an audio version of Another DAM blog as a compliment and supplement. Most of Another DAM podcast are interviews with other professionals. Then, I found recording and editing a podcast is easier as well as faster than writing and editing a blog post. So I release a new podcast every Thursday.
Another DAM eBook is based on Another DAM blog. Version 1.0 is still requested regularly. Version 2.0 will be finished when I have more free time to edit, format and release it. No hurry.
As of 2012, I am closing DAM internships due to lack of interest.
After two years, I am also ending my DAM mentoring because of too much interest.
I am still invited to conferences, but whether I decide to go is another matter. I do not come to help sell tickets. I do not present to help fill rooms beyond capacity.
I share information about Digital Asset Management. That is why I began with Another DAM blog.
What do you like about Another DAM blog?
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"It is a very usable vehicle that makes sense for lots of consumers."
"I didn't find engine power to be an issue."
"The steering is very nicely weighted, and engineers have dialed in the suspension perfectly."
"Clearly has been heavily modified for SUV duty."
"The ride quality is neither too soft nor too stiff."
"Outclassed by those in a $16,000 Fit Sport."
"The entire dashboard is a sea of coarse, hard black plastics."
"Comfortably packing seven (or eight, if you dare) people could be a bit more challenging."


Mine isn't an SE but I thought I may get a quicker answer before I start having a moan at the shop I bought mine from.
The headphone cue button green LED for deck B works but when you press it to cue and it is supposed to go Blue, well it doesn't anymore and I havent changed the TSI. Is it gone?
If so it's only a week old and I think it might not be a 1.2 either as there is no green sticker and the advert said it was 1.2 firmware.
Sending back stuff for repair is a right pain.
the blue/white led vci-100's are super rare. they came with the 1st batch of VCI-100 SE only 100 were made. Some VCI-100 Black do have blue/white LED but now those are even hard to find, most vci's now only have the amber/green led.
sounds to me like the led burnt.. got the same problem and i'm working on gettin the right specs to replace the led..
and @jesc there are many many blue/green vcis out there..
forgot about the blue/green led, i had sold a black one with leds like that.
I like to display my vci-100 proudly!
Yeah mine isn;t that rare it's green/blue.
Thanks, it's borked so back to djstore with it.
If it doesn't have the green sticker is there any other way to check what firmware it has easy ?
Oddly enough I'm having the same problem here. Its with my headphone buttons though. Odd part is its not one of them...its both. Thinking it may have something to do with mappings. Any ideas?
PS: I'll apologize before hand If I slightly hijack your thread V1.3.
my idea is try to remap the output led.
Yeah I tried that but it made no difference.


At Capitol Whispers, we like to do our part to assist members of the overall community whenever possible. With that goal in mind, we put our collective heads together and decided that one of the best ways for us to enhance the investigative services that we provide would be to offer our version of the Public Service Announcement. What you're going to see below is our very 1st effort in that regard. We sure hope you like it.
Missing Dark Money – Llew Jones Needs Your Help!
It has come to our attention that Montana Representative out of Conrad, Llew Jones has a serious, serious issue and could use our reader's help. Apparently, Representative Jones has misplaced an obscenely large (by Montana standards) amount of Dark Money in one of the many companies that he is associated with, but he can't remember which one. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that Llew Jones is a high-finance guy and it sounds way out of character for him to misplace all of that Dark Money. We are not sure of the exact circumstances that led to Llew's oversight, all we know is that we're committed to helping, and hope that you will be too.
To better help you, our readers, assist Llew Jones in locating his dough, we are going to list the many businesses that Llew Jones is affiliated with now, or was affiliated with at one time. Our thought is that perhaps you are familiar with one or more of these businesses and can offer Llew some insight. As a side note, the staff of Capitol Whispers were awfully puzzled at how a simple public servant, in a Podunk town like Conrad, can possibly find the time to have his hands in so many ventures. Well, perhaps we can help solve that mystery as we investigate the missing loot. Anyhow, let's get you that list.
JW2, LLC 952 Beaverhead Rd.
6W 3, LLC 952 Beaverhead Rd.
6J 3, LLC 681 Jones Ranch Rd.
Well, there you go. Please study the list of Llew's companies carefully. If anything comes to mind about where all that Dark Money went, reach out to us here at Capitol Whispers so we can help. We even created a page for you to make it easy.
As a personal note to Representative Jones, we at Capitol Whispers are doing our own parallel investigation into the voluminous amount of companies that you are associated with in an attempt to help you find that money. We can assure you that if our investigation proves fruitful, we will inform you through this very website.
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I would suggest a cross reference with Johnny Tester's company list.
Could be Mr Jones is keeping up with the Tester's?
And just how many $ dose he collect from Farm Bill Program?


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Q: Use trigger to prevent the System Administrator from editing a field, but still allow Apex code to edit it My goal: to have a field on Account that is read-only for everyone (including System Administrator) but the field can still be edited by Apex code. For example, when an Opportunity is closed as won, an Apex trigger (on the Opportunity object) will find the associated Account and update the read-only field.
Ideally, I would like there to be an Account trigger that checks to see if the update was performed by a user or by Apex code. If it was performed by a user, an error is returned saying that the user is not allowed to edit the field. If it was performed by the Apex code, the update goes through.
Is there any easy way to do this?

A: By doing this, you are binding your hands for future changes to your processes, such as bulk data loads or restores from backup. If you are set, however, on making this field Apex-only, you can use static variables in your trigger handlers to gate the update. This will ensure that the only way to run the update is from Apex - no workflows, no Process Builder, no UI, no API, nothing.
public without sharing class AccountTriggerHandler {
    public static Boolean updatingFromApex = false;

    public static void beforeUpdate(List<Account> scope) {
        if (!updatingFromApex) {
            // Implement error flow here.
        }
    }
}

Then, in your Opportunity code,
Map<Id, Account> toUpdate = new Map<Id, Account>();
// ... populate the Map by processing Opportunities ...

AccountTriggerHandler.updatingFromApex = true;
update toUpdate.values();
AccountTriggerHandler.updatingFromApex = false;

I really don't like this pattern but it will do what you want. You're locking yourself into a world where any change that contravenes this expectation will have to have an Apex deployment in front of it, which can really impede your ability to respond to issues.
Note that it could be bypassed by Anonymous Apex execution. Ultimately, you can't fortify the system against a user who has full rights to that system.

A: If you are happy to do the update asynchronously, you can set up the code that wants to change it to fire a platform event. If you have an Apex trigger implementation that consumes the platform event, this will be run as the Automated Process user. This can do the setting of the field. Thus you can have a validation rule on Account that says only the Automated Process user can perform the modification of this changed field.
Of course, the Sys Admin could just disable the validation rule. If you want to make it more "robust" you could add the check into your Account trigger, and add an error to the field when the trigger is executed by a user other than Automated Process and this field has changed.

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With 6 pre-set functions for steaming, searing and slow cooking, the Sage the Risotto Plus multi and slow cooker is the ultimate smart one-pot cooker which will save you both time and precious cupboard space.
The pre-set cooking settings installed on the Sage the Risotto Plus multi and slow cooker make everything from fluffy rice, to nutritious steamed veg and fish, and tender, slow-cooked casseroles easy. It even makes creamy risotto without having to stir. The smart functions integrated into the machine ensure you have optimum conditions for whatever you're cooking. Simply add your ingredients and press the corresponding button on the base of the machine to get started.
For a thick and creamy risotto, rice needs to be agitated to release the starch grains within it. This is usually achieved through continuous stirring throughout 25-30 minutes of cooking. The Risotto Plus uses accurately controlled temperature pulses to agitate rice grains and stimulating the release of starch without stirring, saving you both time and effort without sacrificing results.
Made from robust stainless steel, the Risotto Plus will last a long time, while the tempered glass lid lets you see your food without letting the heat escape. When you've finished cooking, there is just the 3.7L non-stick bowl the wash up.
Perfect for cooking meals for the whole family, or a big batch of something for the freezer, the Risotto Plus multi and slow cooker from Sage is a slow cooker, rice cooker and steamer all in one compact machine.
Comes with a stainless steel steamer basket with cool touch handles, rice scoop and serving spoon.
23 x 26 x 25cm H.
I'd been looking at this for ages as I already own another Sage product and it's great quality. I've used the Risotto plus now twice for making risotto and also as a slow cooker and had excellent results with everything. It's very convenient that you can sear the ingredients in the same pot. I'm looking forward to using it more through the winter.
I got this as an offer with the ice-cream maker but in fact this gets used more (although the ice cream maker is excellent). Lovely and very easy risotto, great slow cooking and a good size for family meals. I am about to get another one for a student as it is pretty foolproof, versatile and makes delicious meals.


The Oberlin College Conservatory arrives in New York this week for two shows, one of which will feature the inaugural performance of an ensemble founded by famed tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who in 2017 established a fund at Oberlin to keep a group going in his name.
The two-set show, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the conservatory's jazz department, will take place on Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Pianist Sullivan Fortner, an Oberlin alumnus, will join the band, dubbed the Sonny Ensemble. The group includes Benjamin Bock on piano, Birsa Chatterjee on saxophone, Caleb Smith and Michael Spearman on trombone, Eli Heath and Ari Smith on bass, Ben Oglesby-Davis on guitar, Jacob Swedlow on drums, Camille Vogley-Howes on violin, and Georgia Heers, who will sing.
After the show at Dizzy's, the ensemble will perform a series of outreach concerts for several New York area schools and youth jazz programs.
The other Oberlin concert, which takes place on Jan. 19 at Carnegie Hall, will feature the college's choir and orchestra, for the New York premiere of All These Lighted Things by composer Elizabeth Ogonek.
Read a recent JazzTimes feature on the career paths of recent jazz alums from Oberlin and other colleges.
Learn more about Sullivan Fortner.


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For Sale: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro in Lavergne, Tennessee
This 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS is a terrific modern classic. After all, it's the first year for the fifth generation, and this is loaded with pretty much every option around - there's even the window sticker to prove it. So it's time to get your hands on this powerful V8 silver bullet.
Silver Ice Metallic is an awesome title, and this one lives up to the image the name creates by being bright and slick. It's the product of a well-respected life that has averaged under 5,800 miles annually, and there's even been a partial respray to higher traffic areas. And the right care and investment are essential to a 2010 Camaro because it's a modern classic today and the admiration will only grow as it matures into a full classic. This was the first year of the fifth generation. It was the one that resurrected the model after years of lying dormant. And because it was brought back to fill a true enthusiast demand, they made sure the design paid tribute to the original while also blazing a new sleeker trail. The premium 2SS package gives it some great details, like the upgraded exhaust tips, full rear spoiler, and RS package lights. Plus, the 20-inch factory alloys were upgraded to optional polished units. And just like the best Camaros, it keeps its stock style while still having the right touches of individual distinction. The upgraded billet grille, matching front valance, red Chevy bow tires give you some custom flair.
This is a low-mileage and well-respected coupe, and so that means a terrific total presentation of the loaded interior. This is a modern classic, and that means the best in modern amenities. It includes a power sunroof, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/alarm, cruise control, ice-cold air conditioning, a supple leather interior, and a power-adjusting driver's seat. The stereo is a premium AM/FM/CD unit with connections for satellite radio and Bluetooth. The retro part of this car comes into play with cool throwback features like the deeply recessed speedo and tach directly in front of you, and the auxiliary gauge quad-pack built into the center console. But while it looks retro, this also got the latest in safety, so you have anti-lock brakes, front airbags, and side airbags.
The fuel-injected 6.2-liter L99 V8 under the hood is part of what really reestablished the Camaro's dominance. It was rated at 400 horsepower from the factory, but this one is extra-special. It inhales deeper with a K&N cold air intake. And the headers had extra power and growl to the dual exhaust and Borla mufflers. This combines with a six-speed automatic transmission, so it has the ability to be everything from a true tire-burning Camaro, to a sensible overdrive cruiser. And don't forget, this is the first Camaro with a fully independent suspension. So we know you won't be able to resist adding miles to the odometer. Plus, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and modern performance tires mean this is a total package that will feel great on any road.
The sale comes complete with the original window sticker and the owner's manual. So you know this future classic has the right features to enjoy today and the distinction to be admired tomorrow. Don't miss out, call today!
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Model:Camaro
Exterior Color:Silver Ice Metallic
Stock Number:3018-NSH
VIN:2G1FK1EJ2A9132009
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This past Friday, as we celebrated the Fourth of July, I spent time thanking God for our freedoms as a nation. Although, at times it is disheartening to think where our country is headed, I am still thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and for those who paid for them with their lives.
I began my day by golfing with several of our church members at Edwards Air Force Base. Needless to say, for me personally, the fellowship was better than the golf!
After playing a round of golf, our family gathered together for an afternoon barbeque. We had a great time of relaxation and fun. I try to do my best to take advantage of each opportunity the Lord gives me to spend time with them.
Friday evening, our family met up with our friends, Rex and Carrol Parris. Rex was recently elected mayor of the city of Lancaster. After enjoying some pie and ice cream, we headed to the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds where we watched a spectacular fireworks display. I was amazed by the thousands of residents who gathered together for the patriotic celebration.
God has blessed America, but let us remember that America is only great because America is good. Please remember to pray for our country daily, and then do your part to take a stand for what is right in your community.


Where in the scriptures does it reference the Rapture?
Where is scripture regarding the wailing wall?
Where are scriptures on the Holy Spirit outpouring?
I hope we are reading from the same page when we are talking about Hebrew Scriptures i.e. the Old Testament. The Hebrew Scriptures do not include what we call the New Testament as they do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Once we have cleared this then we have a vast number of scriptures to that effect and we do not have enough room to give them all here. I shall however put in place principles that anyone can use to understand the OT scriptures as they relate to the birth, life, death and resurrection of the Messiah.
Firstly the OT is about a loving God doing everything He could to save Mankind. Right from the garden of Eden God promises a "Seed" that is going to destroy sin to finality Gen 3. After that there are numerous stories about how God actually saves Mankind from sin. Of particular importance is the Lamb that is killed by God so that Adam and Eve can be clothed, that Lamb was Jesus Christ including all the lambs that were sacrificed until Christ died on the cross. The lamb without blemish that was killed by the Hebrews the night before their deliverance from Egypt represented the Messiah, whose blood was then smeared on the three door posts to signify the cross made the matter even more vivid in their minds. Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the wilderness also as a dramatization of the death of the Messiah on the cross. Hebrews 4:2... for this same Gospel that is being preached to us today is the same Gospel that was preached to them in the wilderness, but they did not have faith in it hence they perished. Once we understand the fact that the gospel preached on our pulpits today is nothing new anything different from what was preached since Adam and Eve the whole issue becomes very clear.
God did not put in place a different standard or method of salvation to the ancients or the Hebrews. It is all the same. The Messiah who came and was born just as the bible prophets had said He would (Micah 5:2), came to save them just like us. Ps 22:1 makes it clear that the Messiah would suffer. There is only one way to enter heaven through Jesus Christ. It required the Hebrews to have faith in something they were being told will happen just like it does with us today, we are required to have faith in something that took place before we were born. Imagine Adam after God had breathed the breath of life into him, and he is now trying to figure out creation. He had to take God at His word that He was the creator of all the things that were under his dominion. In other words he had to have faith in God.
Lastly the Hebrew scriptures contained a vast number of scriptures about the cruel treatment and death of the Messiah. Ps 23:1 and Dan 9:24-26.
I would like to leave you with a thought: Even if the New Testament had never been written, the Gospel would still be the same. Our understanding of salvation through the grace of God would still be as solid as it is today! Both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures talk about the same thing. The Messiah (Jesus's) substitutionary death for us. Salvation is given free to us, Hallelujah!
The entire Bible speaks of Jesus and his sacrifice. Jesus IS The Word. He IS the Beginning and the End. And His life, death, and resurrection is also directly in the middle of the entire Word of God.
"Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let Israel now say, "His mercy endures forever." Let the house of Aaron now say, "His mercy endures forever." Let those who fear the LORD now say, "His mercy endures forever." I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.
All nations surrounded me, But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. They surrounded me, Yes, they surrounded me; But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. They surrounded me like bees; They were quenched like a fire of thorns; For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. You pushed me violently, that I might fall, But the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has chastened me severely, But He has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD, Through which the righteous shall enter. I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation. The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD's doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.


RING - SARAH COVENTRY. "CLEOPATRA" FROM 1969. GREEN/WHITE/GOLD METALLIC MARBLED RING...TOP OPENS TO REVEAL A COMPARTMENT (SIMILAR TO A LOCKET) THAT ONCE HELD SOLID FRAGRANCE. ALSO CALLED A POISON RING. NICE GOLDTONE FLOWER DESIGN AROUND STONE AND ON SIDES OF BAND TO CREATE A VERY INTRICATE PIECE. ADJUSTABLE. VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE ONE I HAVE HAS SOME OF THE SOLID FRAGRANCE RESIDUE INSIDE.


Based out of Tacoma, appearing under the abbreviation N. Dybevik, Nathaniel Dybevik is a multi-instrumentalist and composer that plays with multiple music groups around the area. In addition to the various music groups listed below, they also work as an accompanist for the Tacoma City Ballet and teach music lessons. In additionContent for demo use only.


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Friday Night Social – May 1st, 2015 | Kitchener Portuguese Club Inc.
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This coming Friday night, (May 1st) the Small Bar of the Kitchener Portuguese Club, will be open.
The nightly snack will be: Pork Bellies and Pork Chops, (Similar to the photos below).


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HomeMusicPopOver 100 children with illnesses or disabilities are set to perform "Every. Taylor. Song. Ever."
Over 100 children with illnesses or disabilities are set to perform "Every. Taylor. Song. Ever."
Tue, November 8, 2022 by ABC News
Courtesy of Songs For Kids
The release of Taylor Swift's new album, Midnights, has inspired several publications to rank every song Taylor's recorded, which is quite an undertaking, considering there are over 200 of them. But some enterprising kids are going to go one step further: They say they're going to perform every song Taylor's ever recorded.
The Songs for Kids Foundation has announced its inaugural Every. Taylor. Song. Ever. Fest!, which will take place November 13 and 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. It will also stream online via Songs For Kids' YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Over two days, more than 100 kids and young adults with illnesses or disabilities who are part of the Songs for Kids Mentorship Program will perform Taylor's entire catalog.
To be clear, they plan to perform 194 songs, which includes all the songs on Taylor's albums, including Midnight and its seven bonus tracks. Rolling Stone's ranking of Taylor's songs includes 229 tracks and Gawker's includes 202, but that includes movie soundtrack tunes, Christmas singles and other non-album tracks.
Tickets to the event will benefit Songs for Kids, which funds free music programs for kids and young adults with illnesses, injuries and disabilities.
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