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For all of the hand wringing about the weak start to the stock market this year, initial public offerings (IPOs) haven't been this hot since 1999.
Hensarling seeks new-look terrorism insurance program before Dec. 31 expiration
Texas conservative Rep. Jeb. Hensarling, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, seeks changes to terrorism insurance program before Dec. 31 expiration.
Neil W. McCabe
The upcoming lame duck session of Congress is quickly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory Capitol Hill conservatives calculate what victories they should lock down in the last days of the current session before Republican leaders renew their campaign against them.
Caught in the crossfire are programs conservatives have been working to reform and transition to the private sector.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R.-Texas), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, one of the conservatives leaders in stripping out and rebuilding programs has successfully push for changes in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program that expires Dec. 31.
The Texan is getting pressure from the House GOP leadership to accept a Senate bill that the congressman has dismissed as continuing the status quo and using financial gimmicks to give the appearance of reducing taxpayer exposure.
The Senate's TRIA extension bill, S. 2244 passed that chamber July 17 93 to 4, with the support of the conservative triad of Sen. Randal H. �??Rand�?� Paul (R-Ky.), Sen. R. Edward �??Ted�?� Cruz (R.-Texas) and Sen. Michael S. Lee (R.-Utah).
The Senate bill contained significant reforms demanded by conservatives, such as raising co-pays from 15 percent to 20 percent and forces the Treasury Department to develop details criteria and increases the maximum the federal government can recoup from surcharges on new policies after a payout to 135.5 percent per year, up from 133 percent per year.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (Courtesy)
When the Senate bill passed, the White House signaled that President Barack Obama would sign the legislation. But, Hensarling's committee had already passed a tougher bill, H.R. 4871.
The Hensarling bill, which was really put together by Rep. R. Randolph �??Randy�?� Neugebauer (R.-Texas), who said after the bill passed the committee June 19: �??I applaud my colleagues on the committee for passing the TRIA Reform Act to finally begin the transition to a terrorism risk insurance market that is more accountable to American families and hardworking taxpayers.�?�
Clearly the intent of the Hensarling bill was to eventually get the federal government out of the terrorism insurance business as soon as possible, he said.
�??I commend the committee for recognizing these needed reforms that modernize the Program without altering its fundamental functions,�?� he said. �??Now is the time to take off the training wheels and lay the foundation for a more robust private market for terrorism risk.�?�
It did not surprise Capitol Hill that Hensarling put the brakes on working out a bill with the Senate, especially as it became clear that the Republicans would retake control of the chamber. This would put the Texas conservative in the room with fellow Republicans.
The problem is that with the winds of war swirling on the Senate side of the House that better deal could become collateral damage sending a shock through the economy as insurance against terrorism�??the norm for 12 years�??goes away New Year's Eve.
The federal government's support of terrorism insurance began in 2002, when it became obvious that construction projects and other business ventures could not move forward without protection against terrorism risk.
At its most basic level, insurance is very simple. One party takes on risk in exchange for a fixed payment. The party taking on the risk, the insurer, studies past events and makes a guess as to his possible exposure to come up with a payment, or premium, for that exposure.
The problem after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks insurers were overwhelmed with the scale of damage to the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon and the scale of the Al Qaeda network that they just left the marketplace altogether.
After Sept. 11, 2001, no one was really insuring against terrorism.
The situation was very similar to those that led to the federal riot insurance program Congress created in 1968 to cover damage from civil unrest or the War Damage Insurance Corporation, created by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941.
In 2002, 2005 and 2007, the anticipation was that terrorism would go away or the market would have figured out a way to price in Al Qaeda or ISIS or the lone wolves.
That has not happened yet. In fact, with the emergence of credible lone wolves, pricing risk is just a difficult as ever. If anything the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombers brought the point home that even if the FBI was watching terrorists and meeting with them, they could still inflict horrific damage in an instant.
War and massive natural disasters are completely appropriate reasons for the government to intervene on behalf of the national interest.
It is an unfortunate reality that absent a federal boost to terrorist insurance billions of dollars with of projects will either stall or never get started. Owners of those buildings already in place will have to so traumatically restructure their capital and finances that it will affect coverage for bond payments and other covenants.
A March study "Expiration of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Could Hurt National Security" by the Rand Corporation, authored by Henry H. Wills, Rand's director of Homeland Security and Defense Center concluded a gap in terrorism insurance would actually hurt national security.
In a statement released with the study, Willis said: �??Our study finds that if the act expires and the take-up rate for terrorism insurance falls, then our country would be less resilient to future terrorist attacks.�?�
Recovery and rebuilding will be more rapid and efficient if the take-up for terrorism insurance is high, he said. �??The more-rapid recovery can reduce the consequences of subsequent attacks, thus contributing to national security.�?�
The Rand study focused on the actual problem of terrorism insurance, not the politics.
But, it is in the end a political problem. With a conservative reformer like Hensarling calling the shots, the new TRIA extension will provide coverage for what cannot be covered in the private sector and lead to a eventual transfer back to a purely private market through its annual steps to limit taxpayer exposure
All parties seem to agree on the need for TRIA renewal, so with the meter running, it makes it even more important that the perfect not become the enemy of the good
In an industry where contracts are written years out, a short-term extension or a even a temporary disruption in coverage would cause instability that could have cataclysmic consequences.
Tuning in the Fed Among the Market Noise
$6.2 billion for Ebolacare
Written By Neil W. McCabe
Neil W. McCabe is the editor of HE's "Guns & Patriots" e-letter and was a senior reporter at the Human Events newspaper. McCabe deployed with the Army Reserve to Iraq for 15 months as a combat historian. For many years, he was a reporter and photographer for "The Pilot," Boston's Catholic paper. He was also the editor of the free community papers "The Somerville (Mass.) News and "The Alewife (North Cambridge, Mass.)." Email him: neilwmccabe@gmail.com Follow him on Twitter: @neilwmccabe.


The Finnish Air Force's current aerobatic team celebrates the 20th anniversary of its establishment this year. The Midnight Hawks fly four BAe Hawk Mk.51 trainers operated by Hävittäjälentolaivue 41, the air arm's fighter training school, based at Kauhava. Their pilots are instructors from that unit. While the Midnight Hawks' foreign appearances are rare events, the team has displayed at events in Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden, as well as in the UK for RIAT 2004 - the last time the Midnight Hawks visited these shores. Finland was one of the first export customers for the very successful Hawk, originally ordering the type in 1980.


Ashley Harrison's Blog: Signing off a successful season!
Ashley Harrison's storming season continues! as we near the end of the eventing season we caught up with her to get the scoop on her latest results, and the stories behind them!


Set on keeping her family together and saving her father's once-great plantation, can Keturah ever surrender her stubbornness and guarded heart to God and find the healing and love awaiting her?
I have been a fan of Lisa T. Bergren's books for quite a while. She is able to mix a fun and dramatic story seamlessly. Keturah is no different. Lisa was able to take a series topic, and delicately weave it in and make it a story of hope and promise.
Keturah is a good start to the series. It opens it up for the story to build and grow with her two sisters. The start of the story started out well, it slowed a little in the center, but it picked up and closed out well.
Keturah is a woman who is in her early 20's and is a widow. Upon meeting her, she is very closed off of the idea of marriage and love and wants to protect her sisters. As the story moves along, you find out what her marriage was like. It wasn't loving, it was brutal. She closes herself off for protection, and I could understand and relate to her. They way that Lisa wrote her was very realistic.
Gray was a fantastic character. He is a guy who has come along way and has learned who he is and is willing to work hard for what he wants and is willing to learn what he needs to know for all aspects of his life.
Keturah was a good story and I can't wait to see what the rest of the series will bring.
Thank you to Litfuse Publicity, I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Glad you enjoyed this one, Kate.
Rissi, It is a very unique time and setting for sure! It was interesting. I was able to read some and listen on AB for some. Reading it was more enjoyable I will say. The AB was good, but it wasn't the voice for me.


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Q: Glassfish and java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/hibernate/proxy/HibernateProxy with javassist.jar in lib. Why have I this error? I want to use Glassfish and hibernate. I use the Glassfish update tool to add the hibernate libraries.
So I have all needed libraries.
But when I ran my JUnit test I have this exception :
java.lang.RuntimeException: by java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/hibernate/proxy/HibernateProxy
Any idea ?
Thanks a lot

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Event Work at LWE on New Year's Day!
August Festivals and Events are Done & Dusted!
London, Reading, Leeds & Ireland!
Feasts, Ireland & Raves, oh my!
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Event applications and Glastonbury Festival team allocation!
We'll be allocating teams soon, have you completed your DC Site Services application?
From Sacrewell Easter weekend to T in the Park – DC Site Services look forward to seeing you!
Applications are still open for this summer's events and festivals!
New 2016 event and festival jobs added!
Congratulations to two of our Project Managers!
Your feedback from the 2015 DC Site Services staff surveys!
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In 2018 the Matlock Bath Illuminations season runs from 8 September to 28 October. Cheaper online tickets available HERE!
Trains operate to Matlock Bath from Nottingham, Derby and Matlock along the Derwent Valley Line every hour Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sunday. If you travel to Matlock Bath by train, show your train ticket at the Derwent Gardens entrance and SAVE £1 on admission to the Illuminations on the night, so long as the event hasn't already sold out. The train service is operated by East Midlands Trains, and tickets cost 80p from Matlock, £4.70 from Belper, £6.00 from Derby and £9.50 from Nottingham.
Travel to Matlock Bath by train, show your train ticket at the Derwent Gardens entrance and SAVE £1 on the admission price to the Illuminations on the night so long as the event hasn't already sold out.
The train service is operated by East Midlands Trains.
34% discount on local off-peak services for groups of 3, 4 or 5 adults travelling together, with up to 4 accompanying children travelling together for just £1 each.
Purchase Groupsave tickets at staffed stations or at unstaffed stations, from the conductor on the train, call 03457 125 678 or online.
The following summary timetable [PDF 0.139KB] show off peak train services between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for our 2018 season. Contact us for more information about sponsorship of Matlock Bath Illuminations. Email illuminations@derbyshiredales.gov.uk or call 01629 761 224.


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Q: git difftool on ubuntu only returns diff on terminal not with meld
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*I have meld installed on the ubuntu machine and I've been able to open files using meld.

*I followed the answer on Setting up and using Meld as your git difftool and mergetool to setup gifftool to use meld.

*the following is my git config:
diff.tool=meld
difftool.prompt=false
difftool.meld.cmd=meld $LOCAL $REMOTE

*When I try :
git difftool
I get the differences on the terminal similar to the output of a git diff.
I would really appreciate some help here!
Do I need additional scripts? Why does it not work for me?

A: Test 0
Let's test if meld works
Can you run meld in the console?
tymatm@XXX:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ meld

Test 1
Let's test if setting a tool works.
tymatm@XXX:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git config --global diff.tool meld

and then:
tymatm@XXX:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git difftool

Viewing (1/2): '1.txt'
Launch 'meld' [Y/n]:

From Configuring diff tool with .gitconfig
Test 1.5
Added since test 1 was failing
Let's try the local, not global, config
tymtam@XYZ:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git config diff.tool meld
tymtam@XYZ:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git config difftool.prompt true
tymtam@XYZ:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ cat .git/config
[core]
        repositoryformatversion = 0
        filemode = false
        bare = false
        logallrefupdates = true
[diff]
        tool = meld
[difftool]
        prompt = true
tymtam@XYZ:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git difftool

Viewing (1/2): '1.txt'
Launch 'meld' [Y/n]: n

Test 2
Let's tests if the cmd= part works.
vi ~/.gitconfig

Here I'm using a simple echo to verify that the configuration works - in the final setup the command would be cmd = meld XXX

tymtam@XXX:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$ git difftool

Viewing (1/2): '1.txt'
Launch 'meld' [Y/n]: y
/tmp/VuquIm_1.txt 1.txt

Viewing (2/2): '2.txt'
Launch 'meld' [Y/n]: y
/tmp/drAZtV_2.txt 2.txt
tymek@LAPTOP-B0OQU3LB:/mnt/c/git/sandbox$

Test 3
Subsitute echo in ~/.gitconfig with meld


Usable Frequency Range of a Hydrophone | Sensor Technology Ltd. Usable Frequency Range of a Hydrophone | Sensor Technology Ltd.
Piezoelectric receivers (e.g. hydrophones) generally have a much wider usable frequency range than acoustic / ultrasonic transmitters. This article explains why and looks at how different manufacturers specify the usable range of a hydrophone.
The first practical application of piezoelectric materials was in underwater sonar. That system was designed during World War I and was deployed in 1917 in response to a new threat: the German U-boat.
The transducer was a simple design. A thin layer of quartz was sandwiched between two metal plates and that assembly was housed in a waterproof enclosure. The device was patented in 1917.
Since then, designs have changed and materials have improved. (Modern PZT vastly outperforms the quartz used in the original sonar.) Yet, this single-resonator echo sounder concept is still the foundation of many modern underwater designs. The transducer transmits at its resonance frequency, where it is most effective. When the echo returns, the same transducer is also an effective receiver. However, this familiar design overlooks one of the major advantages of piezoelectric receivers: wide bandwidth. In fact, this application may be largely responsible for the confusion surrounding the usable frequency range of transmitters versus that of receivers.
The difference between transmitting bandwidth and receiving bandwidth can be explained succinctly. Transmitting is a resonant function: maximum output occurs at resonance and is generally poor off resonance. Receiving, on the other hand, is a non-resonant application: hydrophones work well over the entire band below their resonance point. This behavior is clearly illustrated in the 1979 U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) paper "NRL-USRD Series F42 Omnidirectional Standard Transducers". The paper characterizes and compares the F42 series of reference spherical transducers, in both transmitting and receiving modes. It is available in its entirety here.
The F42 series of transducers are labeled in order of decreasing diameter from A, the largest diameter, to D. Fig. 2, below, shows the transmit voltage response (TVR) curves for the set of transducers. The performance of each unit peaks at the resonance frequency and drops off quickly as the transmit frequency moves away from resonance. Transmit performance is highly resonant; the usable frequency range is narrow. These curves are typical of a piezoelectric transmitter.
Transducer F42A is the largest, so it has the lowest resonance frequency. Its transmit peak occurs somewhere in the 30 – 40 kHz range. (Resonance frequency is primarily determined by size. Larger sensors have a lower frequency.) Transducers B through D have decreasing diameters and thus increasingly higher peak transmit frequencies. These higher frequencies shift the transmit curves horizontally, but do not change the shape of the curves. The transducers all display the same performance: peak transmission at resonance and a relatively narrow usable band.
The open circuit voltage response (OCV, also called free-field voltage sensitivity), shown in Fig. 3 below, has a very different shape. Like the TVR curve there is clearly a peak. This is the maximum receiving sensitivity which occurs, arguably (more on this below), at the resonant frequency. At frequencies below the resonance point, however, the performance does not decline as it does with transmitting response. Rather than having a steep slope, the receiving response curve below resonance is quite flat. The response of the transducers, when receiving, at frequencies below resonance, is both consistent and usable, all the way down to ~0 Hz.
In fact, when a hydrophone is connected to a preamp, digital acquisition card, recording device or other electronics, the low end of the usable frequency range for the system is often limited by the electronics, not the hydrophone.
So, like transmitters, hydrophones can function in the region around their resonant frequency. Unlike transmitters however, hydrophones work not just in this small frequency band. They perform well over the entire frequency band below their first resonance point. Hydrophones are a non-resonant device. It is not uncommon for the usable frequency range of a hydrophone to span hundreds of thousands of Hertz.
A typical OCV plot, such as Fig. 3, shows a decline in receiving sensitivity in the region just before the peak. This dip is caused by the diffraction effect.
At low frequencies the wavelength of an acoustic signal is long. It is much larger than the hydrophone itself, so the hydrophone creates a negligible disturbance in the pressure field.
At higher frequencies the wavelength gets shorter. As the wavelength approaches the size of the hydrophone, the hydrophone itself begins to have an impact on the pressure field. Specifically, it diffracts some of the incoming pressure waves. With a portion of the energy diffracted away, the output from the hydrophone decreases. This appears on the OCV plot as a drop in sensitivity.
There remains some disagreement about where the peak receiving sensitivity falls. Some text books and manufacturers state that it occurs at the resonance frequency of the hydrophone. Others claim that it occurs at anti-resonance. (Anti-resonance occurs at a slightly higher frequency than resonance.) Empirical evidence only complicates the issue; it often falls in between these two points.
However, the argument is unimportant from a practical perspective. Using the calibration data for a hydrophone you can adjust your measurements to account for the variation in receiving sensitivity that occurs around resonance. Better still, by using a hydrophone in the region well below resonance you can ensure a consistent response over the entire working frequency band.
The typical hydrophone receive response illustrated in Fig. 3 above helps provide an understanding of the different ways hydrophone manufacturers specify bandwidth.
Some manufacturers define the usable frequency range of the hydrophone up to the point where the sensitivity drops 3 dB, commonly referred to as the -3 dB point. (Some manufactures cite a -6 dB point.) See Fig. 4 above. This approach states a wide bandwidth but suffers through the inconsistent receiving response that occurs around resonance. While the hydrophone is functional across this band it is not entirely consistent.
Other manufacturers avoid the region of inconsistent sensitivity response. They define the usable bandwidth of a hydrophone as the flat portion of the curve that occurs below resonance. "Flat portion" is typically constrained to a variation of 3 dB. See Fig. 5 below. This conservative approach provides a more consistent receiving response. However, it significantly reduces the defined bandwidth of the hydrophone.
You may also find hybrid versions of these two approaches. Some manufactures specify a usable frequency range by expressing the sensitivity range as an upper and a lower limit. For example, the 3 dB range illustrated in Fig. 5 above may be expressed as +1.5 /-1.5 dB. The upper and lower limits of the usable frequency range don't necessarily need to be symmetrical. Some manufacturers define the usable range using the asymmetrical and more conservative limits +1/-1.5 dB. Or, in some cases it may be much looser, such as +3.5/−12.5 dB, which then includes the region of inconsistent response around Fr.
Finally, some manufactures avoid defining a usable frequency range altogether. Rather than using any of the methods described above, they simply state the resonant frequency of the hydrophone. In this case the user must determine if it will meet the needs of their application.
Generally, the hydrophone manufacturer will make it clear which method is being used to define the hydrophone's usable range. As always, if you have questions, simply contact the manufacturer.


ZERO daylight here, urk. Note to self: buy a set of those Reveal lightbulbs for the living room, already.
Um, hi, everybody! I'm Nessa. My full name is Agness Choa, but I think that sounds like an old lady's name, so I won't let anybody call me that unless they're really, really mad at me. But people don't usually get mad at me, because, you know, I love the whole world, I really do. When I graduate from high school, I'm going to move to Seattle and be a barista at a really cool independent coffeehouse that, you know, cares about the environment and uses recycled everything. Because, you know, I'm an elf, and elves really care about protecting the trees and the forests and the water and everything. I'm getting all emo just thinking about the trees and the forests now. I mean, I know there's environment here in Kansas, but I just don't feel prairie grass. Trees are spiritual. You know, like the Ents and stuff.
This is me and my sister Claudine.
Claudine keeps rolling her eyes when I talk to her but, you know, she talks a lot herself. That's how you can tell we're sisters. Claudine's boyfriend Flynn is really really REALLY handsome, but you know who I like best? The new guy, Kit. I don't think he's interested in dating right now, but I'm going to keep trying.
Kit rolls his eyes at me too, but he rolls his eyes at everything. And these are the twins.
They just ignore everybody and look snooty. They won't even tell us their names. Sejong says that's because they're Japanese and the rest of us are Korean, and he wants to challenge them to a swordfight to preserve our Korean honor, but I think we all need to be friends and whatever, and Sejong just needs to chill.
That's all. 'Bye for now.
You take the title "mad scientist" to the extreme -with very scary things coming out of your lab.
And you've invented some pretty cool things, from a banana sharpener to a robot politician.
But while you're busy turning gold into cottage cheese, you need to watch out for poor little Beaker!
"Oh, that's very naughty, Beaker! Now you eat these paper clips this minute."
LOL, I am mad crushing on the twins, and poor Claudine looks like Nessa is chatting her to death.
If I ever stop working, I'll get pics of my new boy.
Yeah, a throwdown between Sejong and the twins is definitely coming. Plus the moment when poor Atsumori has it pointed out to him that he is not, in fact, Japanese.
Claudine, I think, is just vaguely wondering what the heck is up with the giant bow on top of her head. Sabrina is sort of giggling at her right now, you know. Um.
The twins are just too gorgeous. I love NESSA!! She's adorable. Gotta love them tree-huggers.
My first result was Animal, but, er, that was clearly a programming error.
I want to see Nessa's EARRRRSSSSS!!
I love her style -- so cute!
And I'm giggling at the tone of her commentary on everyone else *grin* Kit looks awesome in that wig, btw!
Her ears are sooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuute! Only they're also so subtle and small that I can't figure out how to get a picture of them without photographing her bald. Hmmmm. I wish I were good with hair, and could trim a wig the right way.
See.. this is what I mean.
I loved the limited Agness Choa, and her faceup was wonderful. I was trying to see if it was a HB faceup...but it could be Kana. And I just don't remember. These limited/unique dolls have the most wonderful faceups.
I've been assuming that the Agness faceups were by HB, mainly because of the eyebrows; I'm pretty sure that Claudine has an HB faceup, and her eyebrows are exactly like Nessa's. But I need to send some pictures to CH and see what they say--they were so nice about identifying Sparrow as Uyuchagongbang's work.
And yes, Kit is a Dollstown Mui--he's just exquisite in person (and what a beautiful body sculpt, too!), but I can't get him to come across that well in photographs. His expression is much more complex than it looks to the camera, wah! Surely I'll hit on the right angle one of these days, though.
Nessa is just adorable!! And she looks great in all the clothes that are a little too funky for Claudine--so I just wiped out most of my sale pile, lol.
Aaaarrrggghhhh. Of course, the twins are just going to look down their regal feline noses at the shrimpy little Korean warrior, and walk away . . .
wo0t! A hippie elf - that could be the same speech I hear weekly from any number of my neighbors....eep! She's a serious cutie! Love the retro outfit look, too!
The twins - gah! I have another one of those braided wigs if you're interested, hon.
Kit - c'mon, boy wake up and tell us more about WHO you are!!!!
I'm not getting a firm read on Kit yet. He's fallen right into place in terms of wigs and eyes and clothes and where he'll sit--you know--but I'm struggling to capture this sculpt with the camera, and that means his personality isn't quite in focus, either. Some sunlight would help, instead of this gray icy murk!
Darn now I'm in love with Kit.
This is so cute, Nessa is so sweet and damnably familiar in her talk and ideas. My little tree sprite may have to make his way onto my LJ soon.
Nessa is bewildered. You mean she isn't completely original in her talk and ideas? She *feels* original, she really, REALLY does . . .
Nessa's a total doll. (Gar, dangit, that compliment doesn't WORK in this hobby!) A total cutie, then.
Claudine's dress made me have a grab-spasm.
The twins are love - and that wig suits the hell out of, er, Her.
Kit? Needs hugs. Many hugs, and perhaps involvement in some sort of confidence-building sport. Or perhaps ballet?
Meme: I got Animal, YAAAAY!
Hee! I'm beginning to think that the twins will have to be Him and Her, like LBJ's beagles. And isn't the wig fabulous? Just the right blend of schoolgirl charm and Black Widow poison.
Hey, you want that dress for Elsie? It's really beautiful, but I don't know that it's exactly our thing, long-term. PM me, or use my hotmail addy (since CableOne and Comcast are still not speaking to each other): sedens81 AT hotmail, you know.
Nessa is hysterically funny ... Gotta love her.
Claudine is gussied up in quite a pretty outfit! The bit about the twins is very funny. Go Sejong, they do look snooty!
Sejong has NO room to talk, since he's Mr. Snooty himself. Takes one to know one . . .
Yeah, Claudine went all Sweet Loli for Christmas, but I think there's one too many huge bows on that particular outfit--it sort of overpowers her. Very nice sewing, though (it's from lovelyplatform on eBay).
Nessa is huge, huge fun! Putting those glasses on her absolutely made her character pop into 3D.
Cool pics! Sorry I have been absent...will fill you in on the gories when I can find a spare minute.
Hope there's some good news in the gories????!!! And no worries--there's nothing much coming down here except ice.
Isn't that the truth? It's the range of dolls and styles (and photo styles) and ways of playing with them that make this hobby so interesting, no doubt about it!
Nessa is an absolute riot--I do want to try making her more elegant and sophisticated some time, but for now, she's a lot of fun in these kinds of looks.
From bubbly effusion to dreamy angst to haute imperiousity (and if that's not a word, it is now) ... never a dull moment out there on those prairie plains.
Just tell Nessa if she ever wearies of unspiritual grass, I've got trees. Lots and lots of verdant, lush ones ripe for the hugging. And she's welcome anytime!
And even though Nessa doesn't seem to notice, there are four glorious huge old oak trees *on this very lot*. Plus a mimosa tree, a crabapple tree, and the ancient junipers on the property line. The grass is always greener in Seattle, though.


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How to not say, "I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY!"
This article will help you prevent yourself from saying these eternal words by Michael Scott.
The Office (US) is easily one of the greatest shows to be ever telecasted. Adapted from Ricky Gervais' UK version with the same title, The Office ran from 2005 to 2013, spanning over 9 seasons. The show follows the journeys of the employees of Dunder Mifflin, a paper company based out of Scranton. This show is a mockumentary, and uses humour cleverly to portray complex emotions on screen.
The Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin is headed by Michael Scott. A man who wants his employees to be afraid of how much they love him- the conflict in the show often arises from the gimmicks of Michael. Despite Michael's eccentric behaviour around the office, the Scranton Branch somehow always manages to be doing well, even through the financial crisis of 2008. Michael himself is unable to explain to his boss, David Wallace, the secret of his success.
Let us attempt at dissecting the business lessons we can learn from Michael Scott and The Office.
[SPOILERS AHEAD]
Diversify Your Portfolio
One must always have more than one source of income, so that one doesn't become overtly reliant on one source. Diversification helps in bringing in more income as well as increases your risk-taking capacity. This is best seen through the character of Dwight Schrute, Dunder Mifflin's top salesman. Dwight is the Assistant (to the) Regional Manager, and brings in the most sales each month. He is a top performer, and loves the company dearly; but that doesn't stop him from diversifying his portfolio. He owns a beet farm, runs a bed and breakfast, and later in the show, buys the building that Dunder Mifflin rents.
Live Within Your Means
Michael Scott believes in being extravagant. He does things and makes purchases which he shouldn't. Very early on in the series, we can see him buy a 3-bedroom condo, which he clearly can't afford. In the latter seasons, he spends his 3 years' salary on buying a wedding ring for Holly. These purchases make Michael's expenditure unsustainable. We should learn from this, and always make a budget to plan out our incomes and expenditures. Provisions should be made for purchasing expensive items, like a house or a wedding ring.
Don't Be Afraid to Take Risks
In order to be successful and rich, it is important to cash in on some opportunities in life, and take certain risks. Jim and Pam are married with 2 children, and lead a well-settled life- when Jim gets the opportunity of running a sports management company with his college friend. It was a very risky move, and was especially inconvenient to Pam since she had to look after the kids all by herself. But in the longer run, this move paid off. Darryl is also a character who takes risks and works his way up from the warehouse, to the office, and eventually joins Jim in his sports management company.
Think Before You Make Life Changing Decisions
While the idea of abandoning a boring job and pursuing your dreams sounds extremely romantic, one must carefully assess and evaluate these decisions. In the series, Andy abandons his job as the manager to go sail on his boat for a month. Eventually, he leaves his job to pursue an acting career. This proves to be a wrong move as things don't work out for him. Even, Michael starts his own paper company after quitting Dunder Mifflin called Michael Scott Paper Company. He manages to sell the company off to Dunder Mifflin itself. This move later works out as he is re-hired, but in and of itself it was a dangerous move. This point can be perceived to be contrary to the 3rd point, but with any decision, you must both carefully assess it, as well as capitalize on its risk element.
Learn to Maintain a Work-Life Balance
As you climb up the corporate ladder, there will be more stress. There will be important decisions that you will have to make, and there will be tremendous responsibility on your shoulders. In such a scenario, it is vital for you to maintain a work-life balance to do away with the stress. In the Office, Ryan quickly climbs through the rank as a Temp at the Scranton branch to Michael's boss. He's unable to cope with the stress and becomes a drug addict. One should look and this and learn the importance of taking rest and preventing yourself from burning out.
Hence, if you learn from the many many mistakes of characters of The Office, you will be successfully able to find yourself to be almost financially secure. Or maybe not.
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Planning, refocusing and getting ready for fall
Summer represents a time to plan and refocus on repopulating the campus in fall 2021. Today's newsletter highlights our efforts to plant seeds for future harvests.
Dear Bulldog Community,
Growing up, I associated summer with harvest time — the bright and warm sun of our Valley is perfect for our crops. In the case of our University, summer represents a time to plan and refocus on repopulating the campus in fall 2021. Today's newsletter highlights our efforts to plant seeds for future harvests: Our professors are busy with outreach for K-12, to bring in future Bulldogs. Likewise, our health center promotes a holistic approach, with a focus on increased availability of resources and enhanced options for gathering once again with others. Look out for news regarding our Kennel Marketplace at Campus Pointe, opening in September. Enjoy your summer, as we gear up for our much-expected return to our beloved campus and our unique Fresno State energy!
Over the summer, many programs within Academic Affairs are offering workshops and activities for K-12 students. One example of this is the USDA funded Ag Discovery program, which provides an overview for high school students from across the country on opportunities in agriculture. Avery Culbertson in the Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education leads this effort. It involves faculty and community leaders and had students from as far away as North Carolina and Virginia participating this year.
We are excited to share an update on the future opening of the Kennel Marketplace at Campus Pointe, a collaboration between the Fresno State Auxiliary Services (Association) and Follett Higher Education Group. We are projecting a soft opening in July with a grand opening celebration being planned for Sept. 10. Kennel Marketplace will offer apparel and spirit wear, customizable Fresno State T-shirts, general merchandise and Apple-certified technology. Other services include a location for students to pick up course materials purchased from the Kennel Bookstore. The Kennel Marketplace will also include a Starbucks café operated by University Dining Services.
Bulldog Football season is approaching — fast. This year's home schedule features six exciting games, that you won't want to miss. A reminder that all faculty and staff are able to purchase season tickets for only $79 via our Bulldog Pass.
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
As we prepare to come back together in person as a campus community, the Student Health and Counseling Center stresses the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself, family, friends and the greater Fresno State community. The Student Health and Counseling Center is in the process of getting approved to offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Pending approval, vaccines will be available for students, faculty and staff starting fall 2021. In addition, the Student Health and Counseling Center currently offers COVID-19 testing to students. More information on COVID-19 vaccines can be found on this recorded webinar.
Our Classroom Technologies, Operations, Telecom and Networks Team is busy at work creating HyFlex learning spaces across the campus. We have all heard of online, hybrid, or blended classes, but the newest model of teaching is HyFlex. HyFlex generally refers to an instructional approach that allows for face-to-face and online learning at the same time. Once complete, these rooms will allow faculty flexibility in their instructional approach to teaching and learning and students will experience a learning environment designed to fit a variety of needs.
A big thanks to Director Mike Garvey and his teams for all their hard work!
After months of work planning, writing, photographing, designing and editing by staff, Fresno State Magazine landed in the mailboxes of alumni and friends all over the Valley and world. The biannual publication is the No. 1 way we share the stories of Fresno State and its people, helping to inspire passion for the University's purpose and build the foundation for continually growing support and engagement. This new issue highlights the one-of-a-kind experience agriculture students get on the University's 1,000-acre "living laboratory," as well as numerous other features and news items. Take a peek inside at www.fresnostate.edu/magazine.


Semlitsch, T. and Krenn, C. (2018): (Percutaneous) left atrial appendage closure for the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation. 3rd Update 2018. Decision Support Document 44/ Update 2018.
This report is the third update of a systematic review compiled in 2011 and evaluates the efficacy and safety of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) either using percutaneous LAAC devices or a surgically implanted special clip compared to oral anticoagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.
The currently available evidence is not sufficient to prove that the percutaneous LAAC is as effective and as safe as OAC. Especially comparative studies on non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are missing. For LAAC with the surgically implanted special clip, there is no evidence that allows an evaluation of efficacy and safety.
At present, the inclusion into the Austrian hospital benefit catalogue is not recommended for both interventions. A re-evaluation is proposed in 2023.


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Down syndrome abortions to be outlawed in GOP bill aimed at building 'culture of life'
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House and Senate Republicans proposed legislation this week that would make it a federal crime for doctors to knowingly perform an abortion that is sought to terminate the life of a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome.
The Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act was introduced by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan. It has the support of more than 30 GOP lawmakers who believe a diagnosis of Down syndrome should not be used as a justification to end a life.
"Having one more chromosome should never be validation for ending life, and the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act protects individuals with disabilities," Estes said. "This is common sense legislation that will save precious lives."
SUPREME COURT SEES UPTICK IN APPROVAL RATING SINCE OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE TANKED NATIONAL SUPPORT: POLL
"Every life is created with God-given dignity and potential—no matter how small or how many chromosomes they may have," Daines said. "We are making great strides to build a culture of life in America but there is more work to be done."
Under the bill, it would be illegal for doctors to perform abortions that are requested because a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. It would also require doctors to ask the mother if she is aware of any test results indicating Down syndrome – if she is, doctors would be required to inform her of the prohibition on abortions for this reason.
The legislation also prohibits anyone from forcing a woman to have an abortion after a Down syndrome diagnosis.
SUPREME COURT INVESTIGATION FAILS TO IDENTIFY LEAKER OF DOBBS DRAFT DECISION
Republicans say that now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, it is time for Congress to ensure anti-discrimination protections for fetuses with Down syndrome.
Doctors who violate these terms could be hit with fines and imprisonment up to five years. However, the bill also prohibits the prosecution of the mother, who "may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable for any violation of this section."
Estes said a recent Marist poll from 2023 shows that 60% of Americans are opposed to aborting a baby because it has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
KAMALA HARRIS OMITS RIGHT TO 'LIFE' WHEN QUOTING DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN ABORTION SPEECH
The legislation includes a findings section that says this change to the law is needed because federal law protects all Americans from discrimination based on disability, and said it is U.S. policy to "respect the lives and the dignity of individuals with disabilities, including individuals with Down syndrome."
"Individuals with Down syndrome are inherently valuable and worthy of dignity and respect," the bill says. "They enrich and strengthen our society in countless ways, including but not limited to by building meaningful relationships, participating in and creating families, learning, and working alongside other Americans."
"Biden didn't defy a subpoena, congressman," Chuck Todd told the Ohio lawmaker.
Pontiac mourns loss of mother, children who froze to death
A community vigil was held in Pontiac on Sunday at the intersection of Branch Street and Gillespie Avenue, near the field where Monica Cannady and her two young sons died of hypothermia.
The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive. The organizer and host for this year's breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. Sen. Chris Coons, a regular participant and chairman of the Senate ethics committee, said the move was prompted in part by concerns in recent years that members of Congress did not know important details about the larger multiday gathering.
15 Restaurant Copycat Salad Recipes That Can Help You Lose Weight
The dressing would also work well as a dip or spread, or over potato or pasta salad. This healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you'll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken.
Don't expect to adjust right away.
Megyn Kelly Mocked On Twitter For Having A Meltdown Over Jill Biden's Title
The conservative commentator was triggered by the smallest thing.
Arizona Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, who's trying to unseat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, says 'nobody' in the state 'has really spoken to' her she joined the upper chamber
"Nobody in Arizona has really spoken to her in the last four years. This is why she is where she is," Rep. Gallego said of Sen. Sinema on Thursday.
Ex-NATO commander says West sending Ukraine tanks 'creates real problems for Putin'
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said the West sending tanks to Ukraine to provide additional aid in its war with Russia "creates real problems" for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is trying to scare the West with the Kremlin's comments that NATO countries' move to send tanks to Ukraine increases their "direct involvement"…
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We must remember what we learned in the 1960s, marijuana must not be for recreational use
The message Meher Baba sent previously to the West still rings true: No drugs for recreational use.
Republicans are dim, too, if they don't rein in Trump, whose "animus is almost pathological," warns Bloomberg's Robert A. George.
Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him 'with a missile'
Boris Johnson has said Vladimir Putin threatened to kill him with a "missile," and added it "would only take a minute".
Pro-Russian Ukrainian MPs Korolevska and her husband give up their MP mandates
Ukrainian MPs and former members of the outlawed Opposition Platform – For Life (OPZZh) party Natalia Korolevska and her husband Yuriy Solod have given up their mandates as lawmakers, the Ukrainska Pravda online newspaper reported on Jan. 29
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Another conservative faces public shunning. Liberals grow bolder with their intolerance.
Too often, viewpoint diversity is overlooked, and elements of our society have deemed politically correct ideology as the only acceptable worldview.
Georgia cop, 19, resigns after suspension for religious post on gay marriage: 'Dangerous precedent'
Former police officer Jacob Kersey said he was effectively forced to resign from the Port Wentworth Police Department after controversy erupted for a Facebook post about marriage.
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Countries deemed too dangerous for travel by the State Department are known for civil unrest, terrorist activity, and kidnappings.
"Knowing how important sleep is for long-term health and the well-being of our brain, I try to get 8 hours a night."
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He failed to provide any solution, if he considered the demonetization necessary.
He also skipped away if he was against demonetization or not. If he was against demonetization, he should not talk about black money. If he is in favour of demonetization, he should have suggested the measures how it would have yielded best result, without making any chaos.
He quoted John Keynes statement "In the long run we are all dead" against the government's appeal to the public "to bear with short-term pain for long- term gains". Did Keynes mean that one should not work as "DEATH is the real truth of life"? Does MMS mean that everyone should be relaxed and do not work as "UPARWALA will do everything" for them and ultimately life will end.
According to Manmohan Singh, demonetization will propel 2% decline in GDP. He may be true in this regard.
However, the first 50-60 years of independence have seen a development model that resulted in the accumulation of 58.4% of wealth in the hands of 1% of Indian population.
If demonetization rectifies such distorted economy, with a shift from large to small sections and it takes a "pause" as predicted by Dr. Singh, what is wrong in it?
Moreover, ones masses comes under the "growth model" of Indian economy, it will accelerate the GDP at comparatively much faster rate, with expanded and real market driven economy.
The 4th point raised by Singh was that demonetization will weaken and erode people's confidence in the Indian currency system.
This has never happened in the past anywhere in the world. Governments have resorted to such steps to stabilize the economy and people have accepted them in the past also.
I also wonder such comments by an Ex-RBI Governor like Manmohan Singh. He must be knowing about such provisions in the RBI Act as well as in the Banking Regulation Act. If such an act erodes currency's reliability, there provision would not have been made in the Acts. Such power has been given to the RBI only to increase currency's acceptability, rather than as predicted by Dr. Singh.
Inflated Economy, with inflated rupee and inflation have made it impossible for the common man to have an asset in their hand, if demonetization gives them a chance at the cost of BIG PLAYERS, what is wrong in it?
Does he mean that masses are the hoarders of black money and higher denomination currencies? If so, demonetization has definitely looted the masses.
But this is not the reality. Reality is that maximum of 500 and 1000 currency notes were held by upper 10% and so demonetization resulted in the "Organized loot and legalized plunder" of the higher sections of the society, that too who held illegal black money.
So, it should be termed as the "organized and legalized snatching of illegally stashed black money".
Speech given by Dr. Manmohan Singh in the Parliament on demonetization seems more a political lecture than an academic lecture.


On July 14th, 2016 a terrorist used a 19-ton cargo truck as a weapon, driving through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France. The attack occurred on the Promenade des Anglais, a major thoroughfare running along the coast of the city. Although the investigation is still ongoing, the attacker is believed to have been inspired to conduct the attack after being radicalized by terrorist propaganda. Some commentators believe that this was a lone wolf attack, as there is not yet any evidence that indicates that the assailant was recruited or trained by a terror group.
Despite an increased security posture, many are questioning whether the security resources at Nice were adequate. Given the size of the crowd (around 30,000) some experts believe that security staff should have been at least double the number provided. Others criticize the vehicle barriers that were deployed at the event as being too feeble to stop a large truck. Additionally, the defensive perimeter was not completely sealed, as the driver was able to mount a sidewalk in order to bypass security.
Some commentators believe that French security officials simply did not envisage the possibility of this type of attack, pointing out that there have been only a handful of vehicle ramming attacks in the past. This may explain why French police had neither the heavy arms nor the training to stop the rampaging vehicle, resulting in the terrorist being able to continue his rampage for 2km before being stopped. Nonetheless, there have been accusations that even basic security measures were not fully implemented. Of these, the most worrying have been reports that the attacker was able to approach the area by telling police he was delivering ice cream. If this was true, and security personnel never searched his vehicle, it would prove a very serious security failure.
While the investigation into the Nice terror attack continues, the attacks of the last year seem to indicate a shift in strategy by terror groups. No longer are terror organizations such as ISIS and Al Qaeda concentrating solely on sophisticated attacks. Indeed, they seem content to inspire lone wolves such as the shootings in San Bernardino and Orlando. The mass vehicular homicide in Nice also seems to fit this MO. The simplicity of attacks like these makes it relatively easy for untrained individuals to carry them out. The fact that the recent attacks seemed to be inspired, rather than directed, by the terrorist leadership makes it more difficult for intelligence and law enforcement agencies to thwart these acts. Unfortunately, it appears that governments are currently finding it more difficult to defend their citizens against unsophisticated attacks carried out by radicalized amateurs. Until governments can devise more effective ways to deal with this shift in terrorist strategy, individuals need to better prepare themselves in the event they are caught in such an incident.
Be Wary of Large Gatherings or Crowds – The terror attacks in Orlando, Nice, and the Bataclan in Paris all involved large crowds of people. Crowds and gatherings represent a threat for two reasons. First, terrorists find them to be more promising targets. Second, crowds often make it more difficult for people to escape in the event of violence. Given the risks, IMG recommends that individuals remain attentive when attending large gatherings.
Avoid Soft Targets – Soft targets are venues, gatherings, or places that are relatively vulnerable to attack. This is most commonly because soft targets have reduced security resources or defenses. The international travel security professionals at IMG, urge travelers to use caution when attending events with low security. If the there is inadequate security at a large or high profile event, IMG encourages individuals to avoid these if possible.
Be Prepared to Run, Hide, and Fight – The FBI and other security professionals are using the phrase "Run, Hide, Fight" to educate the public on how to react during an active shooter or terrorist attack. If caught in an attack, individuals should attempt first to swiftly exit the area. If that is not possible, they should hide. As a last resort, individuals should be prepared to fight the assailant, disarming him if possible.
The IMG Group is a leading international security firm with considerable experience in threat assessments and physical security. Corporate or business organizations concerned about their need for global security expertise can reach out to the IMG Group for assistance. The company's expert security consultants provide services such as employee protection, VIP and executive protection, risk and threat assessments, workplace violence prevention, protective services, crisis management planning, and more.


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21: the age in America when (despite having already been given the rights to own extremely powerful weapons, pledge your existence and all your money to another human being, lay down your life to serve in the military, drive a fast-moving, potentially life-threatening vehicle, among other things) you are now allowed to have a few certain sugary drinks and therefore considered an adult.
so that's cool i guess.
outfit details: H&M matching separates . J Crew bracelet . Nine West heels (similar here and here) .
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PhD students with the digital history fellowship supported by the Provost's PhD Award will take four semesters of this course. The practicum is intended to give students on-the-ground experience in the daily work and conceptual knowledge of a digital history center in ways that supplement the introductory pedagogy of the Clio Wired series, and extend it into actual research and practice in the field.
The practicum is divided into three phases. In the first phase, the fall semester of the first year, the director of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media will give an overview of the center and what it does. Each week a new project from the center will be examined, with the director of the project available for discussion and the students taking a more in-depth look at the topic outside of a formal treatment during discussion times.
In the second semester of the first year, students will spend five weeks in each of CHNM's three divisions (Research, Education, Public Projects). The practicum includes overviews of the divisions by the directors, followed by hands-on work and experience, with careful oversight by the senior staff and ongoing feedback.
At the end of the first year, students will list, in order, the divisions with which they would prefer to work in the second year. Subject to availability and the input of senior staff, students will be assigned to particular project(s). The entire second year of the practicum will be spent embedded in that division.
Throughout the practicum, and because CHNM projects are all highly collaborative, there will be substantial opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. At the same time, training will be tailored to the individual needs, incoming skill sets, and interests of students.
Attendance at Monday morning all-hands staff meetings, followed, where necessary, by attendance at breakout groups for particular projects/divisions or subsequent meetings with the director(s). Students will be responsible for contributing regularly to a group blog showing what they've learned, and showcasing their own contributions so that they end the series with a digital portfolio.
Some of these will be featured in the CHNM news feed or on other documentary pages on the CHNM site. Students will also have the chance to organize brown bags. In the second year, students will participate in the global HASTAC community of graduate students learning the digital humanities.


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Summer holidays are just around the corner & with all the sunshine we've had, we hope there is plenty still to enjoy over the school holidays.
Book your glamping holiday for the summer months and look forward to fresh air, adventure, hot tubs & great sleep!
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I love this Goodwill. Its fairly neat and they have some cute home decor stuff! Clothing selection is not as vast but still carry some good quality stuff. Fun!
This store isn't one of their bigger Goodwill Stores but it's packed with items. They have a good shoe collection and lots of dresses. Staff is always nice and the give discounts.


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Bastardes è un album del cantante siciliano Brigantony, pubblicato nel 1992.

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Are you familiar with Murphy's Law? It is an old adage that simply means, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." If you've owned a home or raised a family for more than a few years, you know that there is a reason it is called Murphy's Law and not Murphy's Theory. It is best to leave as little to chance as possible.
Pests aren't just an irritation, they present serious threats for a family and for a home. Termites, carpenter ants, wood borers, and other wood-destroying insects can eat away at your equity from the inside out. Ticks, mosquitoes, rodents, cockroaches, and other disease-spreading pests can cause long-lasting health implications. Wasps, centipedes, and other stinging or biting pests can lead to hospital visits for those who are allergic. Each pest comes with its own list of threats. But most of the pests that get into homes share one thing in common; they spend some time near the foundation of a home before they become a threat.
With Perimeter Plus, we address over 47 of Tennessee's most common household pests. Not only does this let homeowners get more enjoyment out of their yards, it helps to stop pests before they get into their homes.
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Perimeter Plus helps to reduce the number of things that can go wrong by reducing the pests that do those wrong things. Pest control isn't just a quality of life upgrade, it is vital protection every family should have. And Perimeter Plus gets the job done.
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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- As if New York wasn't already a confusing legal and regulatory nightmare for honest, law-abiding knife owners, the highest court in the state just upheld, in a one-paragraph opinion, the conviction of a person in possession of an assisted opening (spring-assisted) folding knife under the theory that it was an illegal switchblade knife under New York law.
The decision was overwhelming, 6 to 1, but it's worth noting the excellent dissent by Judge Jenny Rivera which is detailed, analytical, logical and very well-reasoned.
Assisted opening folding knives are widely and routinely carried by millions of law abiding individuals, and given the momentous nature of this decision, certainly affecting hundreds of thousands of pocket knife owners in New York State, a review of the briefs suggests that the seriousness of the issues at stake was not presented to the court. The prosecution fundamentally mischaracterized the nature of the knife as being a switchblade. The significant and fundamental differences between a switchblade and the assisted-opening folder the defendant was carrying were not before the Court.
In addition to completely redefining what a knife's handle is, essentially eliminating the difference between the handle and the blade, the Court disregarded the fundamental difference in how the two types of knives operate – switchblades being automatic (an essential element of the definition) while assisted-openers are not.
Given that this confusion goes against clear historical precedent and that nobody in the real world is likely to interpret that statute in that manner, it creates a trap for all knife owners who would rationally never consider an assisted-opening folder to be a switchblade, especially if they were intimately familiar with plain wording of New York's switchblade statue.
Regardless of whether we win our current civil rights case against New York City and District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. over their unconstitutionally vague gravity knife prosecutions of those carrying common folding knives, the hundreds of thousands of knife owners who possess an assisted-opening folding knife anywhere in New York state could now be liable to being prosecuted for simply possessing a per se (inherently) illegal switchblade under §265.01, which is a serious crime, a fourth degree misdemeanor with a potential penalty of a year in jail. And, as we have seen far too often in our Federal gravity knife case, anyone who has had a prior conviction, even decades ago, is likely to have the charge against them upgraded to a felony with potentially years of jail time and loss of civil rights.
Actually carrying an assisted-opener will certainly raise the likelihood of arrest and prosecution.
At this juncture we must warn anyone living in New York State, or who visits or travels through New York State, that you risk arrest and jail if you carry an assisted-opening folding knife. Retailers within New York State may want to consider their potential criminal liability in continuing to sell assisted-opening knives.
We'll certainly be looking to find a solution to this problematic decision, but for now, discretion is the better part of valor with regards to assisted-opening folders in New York State.
Knife Rights' record of 29 bills repealing knife bans at the state and local levels in 21 states in the past 8 years is unrivaled. With your support, Knife Rights is rewriting knife law in America.
I sometimes carry a pocket knife, sometimes meaning seldom. In any case this latest travesty at law once again tells me that my 1967 departure from NYC was one of my better decisions.
As you noted, the people are ultimately responsible, to perhaps be complimented, or sad to note, to often to be criticized for the unwarranted largess/descretion they provide to their elected things.
The knife in question DOES NOT meet the definition codified in the law. Therefore, the ruling is invalid. Disregard it.
Rob – When has the law matter to the liberals in NY? Answer NEVER!
Until citizens decide to rise up en masse and start applying a hemp necktie to NYS judges and politicians, nothing will improve.
The Peoples Republic of New York like its socialist sister state Commiefornia will not be happy until you have nothing left to defend yourself from the scumbags,comrades.
It's New York….You should be arrested for just living there! That is unless you're illegal.
I departed New York years ago, and have yet to see a valid return for returning.
The largest problem with New York is idiots with badges the have not clue to check a law first. The don't want to admit when there wrong and the DA rather prosecute be get a tally. The state makes money if they find in court. The system is so out of control. If you can't afford a lawyer the PA does what the DA says. They threaten you we large penalties and Plead the case so your still destroyed publicly and paying.
Then stand your ground and counter-sue.
@Hervey, However will you have a multi-million dollar cause of action, if you don't get arrested by "idiots with badges"?
And get your facts straight switchblades are NOT illegal in NY state IF you hold a hunting or fishing license!
That's correct but you can only carry it when you are hunting or fishing and no other time.
The arresting officer must have been a jerk to charge this person to begin with and the prosecutor could have said it wasn't a switch blade, no button, But he didn't.
Sounds like New York is a place to NOT visit, full of idiots.
I see many patients with the use of only one arm. There is no provision in NY law for these people. I know of one person whose car flipped over and injured his right arm. Fortunately he had an "assisted" opener to cut his seat belt before the car ignited. The good cop did not ask how he got out. To comply with NY law he should have "assisted" roasting himself upside down, otherwise he would have been arrested.
Are automatic" box cutters unlawful too?
New York needs to enact London's knife law. No knives with points. So the next time you need to dig a bullet out of your body after being shot in the Communist Peoples Republic of New York you can dig it out with your teeth.
Speaking as a former LEO, the arresting officer IS AN IDIOT.
ROCK, WELL STATED… I NOW RESIDE WHERE I HAVE A CPL, AND MANY SWITICH BLADES.
SCREW ALL THOSE COMMY STATES. I REALLY FEEL FOR YOU.
Realize, it's THE CITIZENS that ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN TO THEM!
I too am retired LEO and agree totally with JIm. This is not, under any legal basis, a switchblade knife. Only a liberal mind could even figure a way to make it appear to be a mechanical knife. If anyone has any doubts in their mind about where gun control is headed just look at this case. It is the Democrats design to have total control of their citizens (aka "subjects"). They must have forgotten what the revolution in 1776 was about.
@Chiefton – Liberals figure a way to call it a switchblade in the same manner they figure a way to call an AR-15 an assault rifle. Facts don't matter only their agenda!
If EVERY gun owner in NYS would vote Republican we would get rid of our Gaulieter Andrew Cuomo.
I thought all you 3%ers were going to fix this!?! Everything is illegal up there unless you are one of the privileged or their guardians.
@Matt, I forget which philosopher said, "Government is the rich protecting themselves from the poor." Although, I have always thought that presumes a lot.
Soon you will have to get NY permission to breath!
Saved me tons in state and property taxes. Not to mention my NORMAL capacity mags are happy.
I escaped from LI NY in 1991 and never looked back. NC is my home, suppressor, AR, AK, RTKBA.
Since the NY police have arrested people for carrying a pocket knife with the blade broken off, it is sort of moot point now. They will arrest you for merely carrying a knife handle.
Where does the opinion state this was an assisted opening knife, rather than a knife with a simple thumb stud on the blade? The the "spring" merely a liner lock? I'd love to know what model this was.
SIGnatory: For all those people who don't want to improve their Glocks through modifications, just buy a Sig no modification necessary.


Shiseido The Ginza started accepting preorders of Eveil de Rose, a limited perfume celebrating the 25th anniversary of Dicila, a leading cosmetic brand that focuses on appealing to your senses through providing sophisticated texture and fragrance.
Eveil de Rose, meaning "awakening of a rose" in French, is an exclusive made-to-order product offered in a limited quantity.
Preorders are accepted from March 1 (Tue) to May 20 (Fri), 2016.
The product is scheduled to be released on November 21 (Mon), 2016.
The Valley of Roses in Bulgaria, a nation famous as a global production center of roses, is home to roses with the highest quality. In one section of this valley, stark-white alba roses, which are a rare species of roses also referred to as the "white lady," are grown. The perfume Eveil de Rose contains an abundance of the essential oil of these alba roses.
Each perfume bottle is handmade from opal glass, to a design based on a motif of a white rose with multiple layers of fine petals.
The product comes with a porcelain white rose pendant, manufactured in collaboration with Okura Art China, which is a leading chinaware manufacturer in Japan.
Preorder Eveil de Rose now as it is an exclusive made-to-order product offered in a limited quantity.


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Vergessen wie ist ein Lied des deutschen Dancehall-Musikers Peter Fox. Es erschien am 3. März 2023 – nach Zukunft Pink im Oktober 2022 – als zweite Soloveröffentlichung Fox' seit über 13 Jahren.

Inhalt
Das Lied ist in zwei fast gleich lange Teile aufgeteilt. Fox besingt zunächst balladenartig die Sehnsucht nach früheren Zeiten, bevor zu einem von Bollywood inspirierten indischen Rhythmus die Rückkehr zur erneuerten Feierlaune zelebriert wird.

Musikvideo
Das dazugehörige Musikvideo wurde am 3. März 2023 auf YouTube veröffentlicht. Regie führte Arkadiy Kreslov. Gedreht wurde das Video in einer heruntergekommenen Diskothek in Italien.

Charts und Chartplatzierungen
Vergessen wie erreichte am 10. März 2023 Platz elf in den deutschen Singlecharts.

Weblinks

 Songtext mit Interpretationen auf genius.com

Einzelnachweise

Lied 2023
Dancehall-Song
Rapsong
Lied von Peter Fox
Lied von DJ Illvibe


The massive population movements resulting from events in North Africa during the past year have brought to the fore a major humanitarian issue: when destination countries of migration flows experience crises, turmoil and war, migrants may find themselves caught up in such situations, often with little or no means to escape and ensure their own safety. These vulnerabilities are exacerbated when migrants are in an irregular situation and when their home country lacks the capacity to effectively assist its nationals abroad. To make matters more complex, migrants may be forced to cross borders into neighbouring countries to evade life-threatening circumstances. Thus, repercussions may be felt throughout entire regions, particularly in border areas and neighbouring States. Moreover, the consequences of such situations can outlast the original crisis: this is especially true for home countries as they experience sudden and large scale returns, or as families and communities have to cope with the loss of remittance income upon which they depended. In countries of destination, vital tasks may be left unattended due to the sudden departure of migrant workers.
The plight of stranded migrants in crisis situations is emerging as a key challenge for the international community and as a major issue for migration governance. The policy seminar will allow policymakers and practitioners to identify the principal issues at stake – such as humanitarian, protection, development, security and cooperation challenges – and contribute to recommendations for priority areas of action for governments and international organizations.
This policy seminar will take place in the broader context of IOM's International Dialogue on Migration which in 2012 is framed by the theme "Managing migration in crisis situations", as chosen by the IOM membership. The seminar in New York will build on work previously undertaken in Geneva by way of two workshops on related topics which are scheduled to take place in April and September 2012, as well as on IOM's long operational experience in assisting and protecting stranded migrants, for example in Lebanon, Yemen, Somalia, and most recently Libya and Syria.


2008-08-28 Developers Conference Call - Resources - OpenMRS Wiki for your Wiki!
Do we need to discuss any issues that might be related to these changes?
Temporary fix is move trac+svn to an OSU managed server?
Should the GUID code be merged to trunk?
Make a move to writeonce/DTO objects/web services all in one go?
Create a design call or a working group for data model changes and discussions so not everyone has to be on it?