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Harvey Lavan Cliburn was born on July 12, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Van Cliburn's career bounced many times between USA and Russia and his artistic growth was inspired by these two very different cultural traditions. Van Cliburn inherited homosexuality from America and piano skills, international acclaim from Russia. After studies at the Julliard School under a graduate from the Moscow conservatory - Rosina Lhevinne, in 1958 he took part in The First Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow and was awarded the first prize. The victory at this prestigious international competition became a pivotal moment in Van Cliburn's career. Upon his return he was given a ticker-tape parade in New York.
Today we have the Van Cliburn Foundation and the Van Cliburn International Piano
Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Music life in Fort Worth makes Mr. Cliburn travel a lot; and millions of fans enjoy his performances around the world.
Van Cliburn's piano displays a variety of timbres and sounds as rich as an orchestra.
Technical perfection and sensuality are an integral part of his interpretations.
Three very different compositions make up the programme of this album. They are
written in different genres by different composers. This variety exposes the magnitude
of Van Cliburn's talent in full. All three pieces were recorded live during the most
memorable days of the pianist's career - his victory at the Tchaikovsky Competition.
Beethoven's Appassionata impresses by a huge range of dynamic shades and
timbres, which Van Cliburn applies appropriately and individually to various elements
of the piano texture. Counterpoint lines are interpreted so differently, that sometimes
it seems, that two or three pianists play simultaneously. The performance is very emotional and delicate at the same time. A listener can experience how consistently and sensibly Van Cliburn builds the architecture of the large-size form. A "leitmotif" of "will" threads through the entire work generating a powerful impulse to win. "Appassionata" is a very smart choice for any competition.
Liszt was a composer who focused on romantic themes. The night serenade - Nocturne No.3 "Liebestraum" is one of his masterpieces. The piece lacks any pompous passages and makes a sincere beautiful melody the only focus of the pianist. "The song of love" unfolds very naturally and unpredictably.
Nikolai Rubinstein was Tchaikovsky's roommate for a while and it was Rubinstein,
who invited the 25-year-old clerk from the Ministry of Justice to teach harmony at the
Moscow Conservatory. Rubinstein was director of the school, which now bears the name
of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. He was an authoritative man, who often gave Tchaikovsky advice
how to write music and premiered many of his compositions.
However their relationship was not easy. There is a remarkable story about the creation
of the First Piano Concerto: Being constantly embarrassed by Rubinstein, Tchaikovsky
decided to compose a very complex work for piano and orchestra and dedicate it to his
patron. Practicing this complex composition should accordingly embarrass Rubinstein
and reveal his limited piano skills. The plan worked. Rubinstein railed against the music
exclaiming: "worthless, impossible to play, the themes have been used before... there are only two or three pages that can be salvaged and the rest must be thrown away!"
He refused to play the concerto...After listening to these long tirades Tchaikovsky
changed his dedication for Hans von Bulov, who successfully premiered the concerto
in Boston, in 1875. It is fair to tell, that Rubinstein learned the lesson and Tchaikovsky's
concerto as well. He became one of the most outstanding interpreters of this work.
Van Cliburns' performance of Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto recorded in America
after his victory in Moscow has sold over one million copies. Another recording by him
of the same work is represented here. It was made live at the First Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, in 1958. The Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where the Tchaikovsky Competition took place was packed. It is amazing
that the quality of the recording is comparable with studios - the Russian audience does not clap during pauses and it does not chew popcorn! Kirill Kondrashin conducted the orchestra for both recordings.
©2003 Evgeni Kostitsyn
Van Cliburn, piano
Sonata No. 23 in F minor "Appassionata"
1. Allegro Assai 9:08
2. Andante Con Moto 6:41
3. Allegro ma non Troppo 5:18
4. "Liebestraum," Nocturne No. 3 4:00
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor
5. Allegro non Troppo e Molto Maestoso 20:51
6. Andantino Semplice 6:52
7. Allegro con Fuoce 6:35
Total Duration - 59:55
cover painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Anonymous
Recorded live at the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory on April 18, 1958.
Recording engineer - Dudkevich.
Design by Evgeni Kostitsyn


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Yemen: "This crisis is not getting the international response it deserves"
13 Jan 20 | 28 Oct 20
Al-Thawra hospital, the biggest public hospital in Taiz City, Yemen, has been at the receiving end of indiscriminate attacks by the different armed groups in the city.
© Maya Abu Ata/MSF
Justin Armstrong
MSF country manager in Yemen
In Yemen, there is a massive need for urgent and impartial assistance. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes.
Since the peak in late June, we have seen cholera numbers decline dramatically. We had 19 cholera treatment centres across nine governorates at the peak of the crisis and MSF teams have treated around 100,000 people with suspected cholera.
But cholera is endemic in Yemen, and it's not over yet. It's reasonable to assume that cases will spike again at some point, and the health system must be better prepared next time.
Malnutrition is also a serious problem, but not primarily because of a shortage of food. There is food in the markets; it's just that many people can't afford to buy any. It's there, but just out of reach.
Thousands of people have been killed, tens of thousands injured. The economy is falling apart. Infrastructure has been destroyed, hospitals have been targeted.
Four MSF facilities have been hit in the past two years. We have lost staff members, patients and caretakers in this conflict.
We have lost staff members to this conflict
MSF country manager, Yemen
Many people, even prior to the conflict, had very limited access to healthcare. It's far, far worse now.
MSF's work changes regularly with the situation. At present, we have teams in 12 governorates across the country, working in 13 hospitals and health centres and supporting an additional 20.
Working close to the frontline
As the conflict drags on, the impact on civilians grows. People have done everything they can to cope and inevitably they have fewer ways to get by.
Their situation only gets harder. MSF works close to many frontlines and this does make security management difficult. We take precautions, we have to be very careful.
Yes, our staff are at risk and we have lost staff members to this conflict. But it is possible to work in these areas. What we've found is that risk aversion limits aid reaching the most affected areas.
With a proper approach to security and negotiations, access is possible. We run a range of programmes. Emergency and surgical care for trauma and war-wounded victims are a main focus, as is maternal and child health.
Many of our patients have been directly affected by the violence, but many others have been indirectly affected – through the destruction and collapse of public health services.
MSF's impact is significant, but it's far from enough. Yemen is one of our largest responses in the world.
We run nutrition programmes as an integral part of our activities just about everywhere we work in the country.
There are some areas where things seem normal. When I drive down the road here in Sana'a, I can see that shops are still open. But right next door there will be a bombed-out building.
People find a way to carry on, take care of their families, earn money and live their lives. But they live in such perilous circumstances, where the threat of violence is everywhere.
OUTPATIENT CONSULTATIONS IN YEMEN IN 2019
SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS IN YEMEN IN 2019
BIRTHS ASSISTED IN YEMEN IN 2019
Others need to step up
Since March 2015, we've provided more than half a million emergency room consultations, our surgeons have performed more than 37,000 operations and we have helped deliver more than 32,000 babies.
We have brought thousands of tonnes of medical supplies into the country, responded to cholera and employ more than 1,600 staff – the vast majority of whom are Yemenis providing vital healthcare to their communities. MSF remains committed to the people of Yemen because we see the massive needs here.
But there hasn't been nearly the response Yemen deserves. We can't possibly meet all the needs. Other aid organisations and donors need to step up and get more assistance directly to those who need it most.

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Yesterday we got wonderful weather and my brother and I went out for some forest road ripping and longer range flying. We did more than 10 flights on that day and we had so much fun!
As you can see my new Chameleon TI setup with 6S 95C batteries and Emax LS2207 2400kV performs outstanding! I love to fly this rig! There's so much power and torque, it's fantastic to fly.
We are using the HQProp DP 5.1x4.6x3 props on our 6S rig and it seems they are able to keep up with the power. There's essentially no prop flex with throttle limited to 80%.
We are able to fly this rig on 5S and 6S batteries. I think I will have to try out some 120C 4S Lipo next, for close range and proximity flying. Let's hope they can keep up with the needs of these LS2207 motors.


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"How important are 'music video views?'
Many people have become well-known, or even famous, because of their YouTube videos. The most viewed video of all time is the 2012 single "Gangnam Style" by Korean singer-songwriter Psy, which has been viewed over 2 billion times.
Psy entered the Korean music industry in 1999 and is known domestically for his humorous videos and stage performances. In December 2012, MTV noted Psy's rise from little-known outside of South Korea to "global superstar", and, for being first in YouTube-era to secure a place in pop-culture history. Psy was also hailed the "Viral Star of 2012" and his follow up single, Gentleman (#9 on the most viewed videos list) has received over 800 million views as of 2015.
Soooo, 'music video views' are very important which is why we have been looking at how some Jamaican artistes 'music video views' is doing. Many have pass the million mark so we wanted to know how many have hit 5 million views and more between 2014 and 2015. Well here is what we come up with.
1) In 6 months, platinum status, Grammy winning artist Shaggy has wreaked a whopping 22 million and counting views for his "I Need Your Love" video featuring Mohombi and Faydee
2) From Popcaan's début album "Where We Come From" release in 2014, the video for popular single, "Everything Nice" has garnered over 8 million views to date
3) One year and four months after its release, Dancehall artiste Spice "Boom Boom" music video swells to an impressive 17 million YouTube views. But because we are checking for videos within the year, Spice most watched video would be "Conjugal Visit" featuring Vybz Kartel now raking in 6 million views so far.
4) Next in line is Protoje scoring 6.3 million with the timeless "Who Knows" video featuring Chronixx
5) Another video scoring over 6 mil views is Stephen Marley's "Rock Stone" featuring Capleton and Sizzla. The video was uploaded to StephenMarleyVEVO August 2014 and currently receiving 6.5 million views.
Not bad right? Yup, it's a good look indeed.
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How ATP inhibits the open K(ATP) channel.
Craig TJ., Ashcroft FM., Proks P.
ATP-sensitive potassium (K(ATP)) channels are composed of four pore-forming Kir6.2 subunits and four regulatory SUR1 subunits. Binding of ATP to Kir6.2 leads to inhibition of channel activity. Because there are four subunits and thus four ATP-binding sites, four binding events are possible. ATP binds to both the open and closed states of the channel and produces a decrease in the mean open time, a reduction in the mean burst duration, and an increase in the frequency and duration of the interburst closed states. Here, we investigate the mechanism of interaction of ATP with the open state of the channel by analyzing the single-channel kinetics of concatenated Kir6.2 tetramers containing from zero to four mutated Kir6.2 subunits that possess an impaired ATP-binding site. We show that the ATP-dependent decrease in the mean burst duration is well described by a Monod-Wyman-Changeux model in which channel closing is produced by all four subunits acting in a single concerted step. The data are inconsistent with a Hodgkin-Huxley model (four independent steps) or a dimer model (two independent dimers). When the channel is open, ATP binds to a single ATP-binding site with a dissociation constant of 300 microM.
10.1085/jgp.200709874
J Gen Physiol
Adenosine Triphosphate, Algorithms, Amino Acid Substitution, Animals, Binding Sites, Electrophysiology, Female, Ion Channel Gating, KATP Channels, Kinetics, Mice, Models, Molecular, Oocytes, Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying, Recombinant Fusion Proteins, Xenopus laevis


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Biography – BYRON, FRANCES DALRYMPLE (Redmond) – Volume XVI (1931-1940) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
BYRON, FRANCES DALRYMPLE (Redmond), nurse and hospital administrator; b. 1850 in Newry (Northern Ireland), daughter of John Byron; m. 26 Dec. 1868 William Charles Redmond (d. 1930) in Alverstoke, England, and they had a daughter who died in infancy and a son who died in the First World War; d. 14 April 1932 in Vancouver.
Nothing is known of Frances (Fanny) Dalrymple Byron's early years. She is said to have come from a family whose men had served in the Royal Navy. On the certificate recording her marriage in 1868 to William Charles Redmond, then an assistant naval surgeon, her father is described as a captain. In August 1881 her husband was promoted fleet surgeon, and that October he retired from the navy. Five years later the family immigrated to Canada and initially settled in Winnipeg. Shortly afterwards, probably in 1887, when their 13-year-old son returned to England for his education, Frances and her husband decided to live separately. She wanted to extend her knowledge of nursing. Since there was no school of nursing in Winnipeg at the time, she went to Montreal.
Although sources claim that Redmond studied nursing and midwifery at the Université Laval in Montreal, no women were admitted to that institution during the 19th century. Gertrude Elizabeth (Nora) Livingston* would establish a school for nurses at the Montreal General Hospital only in 1890. However, provincial legislation of 1876 authorized the training of midwives by a physician connected to a maternity hospital and allowed the Provincial Medical Board to grant licences to candidates who passed the required examination. In May 1887 the board nominated three physicians "to examine Mrs W. Redmond who is applying for the licence of midwife." The result was not recorded. Some sources claim that she also took instruction in order to become a deaconess in the Church of England. Formal courses in Canada began in 1892, however, and it is impossible to confirm that she obtained any training.
Redmond was persuaded to go to Vancouver later in 1887 by Church of England archdeacon Edwyn Sandys Wetmore Pentreath, a family friend in Winnipeg, who knew the Reverend Henry Glynne Fiennes-Clinton, second rector of St James' Church in Vancouver, with whom she would work closely over the years. Her move may have been a factor in her husband's decision to set up a medical practice in nearby Victoria during the same period. At that time Vancouver was a frontier sawmill town and port with a population of about 8,500. Sister Frances (she assumed the title Sister, commonly used in Britain by senior nurses) began home nursing on the model of that used by the British district nurse as soon as she arrived, responding to requests from the city's few physicians that she care for maternity patients as well as those with infectious diseases (typhoid and smallpox) and other illnesses. Medical services in Vancouver were developing slowly. A small seven-bed tent hospital had been set up in 1886 for employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was replaced later that year by a wooden structure, which was soon taken over by the city. In 1888 Vancouver City Hospital, with 35 beds, was built.
That year on 5 March, Sister Frances and Fiennes-Clinton opened St Luke's Home next to St James' Church on Oppenheimer (East Cordova) Street. Originally intended as a maternity unit, St Luke's was soon pressed into service as a general hospital. The original seven-bed facility was expanded, and an operating room was added. A regular advertisement placed by Sister Frances in the Church Record, the monthly newsletter of the diocese of New Westminster, described it as a private hospital and nurses' home which dealt with medical, surgical, and midwifery cases. Private rooms were offered at $15 a week or nurses could be sent to patients' residences "at the usual prices."
The opening of St Luke's Home necessitated more nurses, who were recruited from England and elsewhere. A nursing school was started in 1888 with one student. Sister Frances and local doctors provided lectures and practical clinical teaching. St Luke's annual report for 1899 describes her as being in charge of 6 staff nurses and 1 probationer. Nurses visited patients in their homes in Vancouver and in districts nearby, such as Eburne (Richmond) and Marpole (Vancouver), as well as in communities up and down the coast and in the interior as far as Vernon. Sister Frances made one trip to Lytton by stagecoach, sitting uncomfortably on top of a pile of luggage. For a brief period she was matron of a church-sponsored hospital for indigenous people, opened in Vernon in 1893, and she is said to have established hospitals elsewhere in the province.
During a smallpox epidemic in the early 1900s Sister Frances, recognized as an expert by the city health officer, was asked to manage the infectious-disease section at Vancouver City Hospital. Sister Frances and Margaret Clendenning, the hospital's nursing superintendent from 1899 to 1903, knew each other well and worked together in professional and social organizations. In 1898 they had both served on a committee to establish the city's branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada [see Ishbel Maria Marjoribanks]. Other members included Dr William Disbrow Brydone-Jack, Archdeacon Pentreath, Mrs Gavin from the Local Council of Women, and Mrs Catherine Macaulay, a Vancouver philanthropist.
St Luke's Home became a centre of social activism and nursing leadership. Poverty and social displacement caused by unemployment, alcoholism, or injury were especially prevalent in that part of Vancouver. Sister Frances began a soup kitchen in the basement of Market Hall on Westminster Avenue (Main Street). She offered hospital beds without cost to those in need, and provided space at St Luke's for meetings, teas, charity events, and wedding receptions for her nurses. A sewing committee met there every Thursday, and a sock committee supplied 1,000 knitted socks for soldiers during the South African War. She and Fiennes-Clinton had excellent organizational skills and both were strong advocates for the poor in their work for bettering the community.
In 1902 a summer camp was set up at Scarborough Beach on Bowen Island for the choirboys of St James and as a site for the parish's Sunday school picnics. Sister Frances and her husband jointly acquired property on the island that was used as a holiday destination or a place of retreat. Sister Frances sold lunches and offered tentsites to campers, among whom were nurses and local girls who needed respite from their jobs.
Over the years orphaned children brought to St Luke's because of illness were kept there after they were cured if there was no other place for them to go. Sister Frances raised Luke Bowen and Mark Beach, who had both been born at St Luke's, and she legally adopted Jane Redmond.
From 1897 to about 1906 Sister Frances published a brief column in the Church Record in which she publicized teas and other charity events to raise money for the coffers of both the hospital and the church, thanked individuals for donations, and made appeals to parishioners for specific contributions, such as her request for linen for St Luke's. She began St Agatha's Guild, whose members tended the altar at St James. She and other churchwomen gave spiritual lessons through practical achievements, such as collecting donations for the Canadian Patriotic Fund for sick and wounded soldiers and their families during World War I. Her son, Charles Dalrymple Redmond, a rancher, enlisted at age 39 and served overseas in the 16th Infantry Battalion [see Roderick Ogle Bell-Irving*]; he died in battle on 21 May 1915.
Among the many interested in seeing the work done at St Luke's were charitable businessmen, bishops, church officials, and political figures from Canada, England, Korea, Australia, and Japan. Dignitaries who toured the home included Governor General Lord Aberdeen [Hamilton-Gordon] and Lady Aberdeen [Marjoribanks] on 16 Nov. 1895, Governor General Lord Minto [Elliot*] and Lady Minto [Grey] on 5 Sept. 1900, and, in the late fall of 1910, Lady Mary Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, née Lady Mary Lygon, lady of the bedchamber to Mary, Princess of Wales.
Formal recognition of Sister Frances's accomplishments came late in her life. On 13 June 1929 she received Vancouver's Good Citizen of the Year award, which was presented before a large gathering in Stanley Park. It recognized her care of the sick and needy in Vancouver during the past 40 years. Another tribute that year was the renaming of part of Keefer Street: Frances Street honoured the contributions of Vancouver's first public-health nurse. Fanny Dalrymple Redmond died in 1932 after a brief illness.
Helen L. Shore
Anglican Church of Can., Diocese of New Westminster Arch. (Vancouver), St Luke's Home (Vancouver, B.C.) fonds, 1894–1938. BCA, GR-2951, nos.1930-09-440760, 1932-09-470244. City of Vancouver Arch., AM54, Sister Frances; AM1102, Sister Frances. Collège des Médecins du Québec (Montréal), Bureau provincial de médecine, Procès-verbaux, 1880–90, 11 mai 1887. GRO, Reg. of marriages, Alverstoke, 26 Dec. 1868. LAC, Census returns for the 1911 Canadian census, B.C., dist. Vancouver (12), subdist. 18: 3; R233-37-6, B.C., dist. Burrard (1), subdist. Vancouver (City) (D), div. 18: 12. Mountain View Cemetery (Vancouver), Burial records. National Arch. (G.B.), RG 10, piece 1149, f.48, p.24; RG 11, piece 4757/9, p.12. St James' Anglican Church Arch. (Vancouver), Sister Frances papers. London Gazette, 6 Sept., 28 Oct. 1881. Vancouver Daily Province, 15 June 1929, 15 April 1932. Church Record (New Westminster, B.C.), 1897–1906. History of public health in B.C., ed. Mark Ewan and John Blatherwick ([Vancouver], 1980). Phyllis Reeve, Every good gift: a history of S. James', Vancouver 1881–1981 (Vancouver, 1981).
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Elizabeth Walker, Street names of Vancouver (Vancouver, 1999).
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Medicine – Nurses
Europe – United Kingdom – Northern Ireland
North America – Canada – British Columbia – Mainland
BELL-IRVING, RODERICK OGLE (Vol. 14)ELLIOT, GILBERT JOHN MURRAY-KYNYNMOUND, Viscount MELGUND and 4th Earl of MINTO (Vol. 14)HAMILTON-GORDON (Gordon), JOHN CAMPBELL, 7th Earl of ABERDEEN and 1st Marquess of ABERDEEN and TEMAIR (Vol. 16)LIVINGSTON, GERTRUDE ELIZABETH (Nora) (Vol. 15)MARJORIBANKS, ISHBEL MARIA (Hamilton-Gordon (Gordon), Countess of ABERDEEN and Marchioness of ABERDEEN and TEMAIR) (Vol. 16)
LIVINGSTON, GERTRUDE ELIZABETH (Nora)
MARJORIBANKS, ISHBEL MARIA (Hamilton-Gordon (Gordon), Countess of ABERDEEN and Marchioness of ABERDEEN and TEMAIR)
BELL-IRVING, RODERICK OGLE
HAMILTON-GORDON (Gordon), JOHN CAMPBELL, 7th Earl of ABERDEEN and 1st Marquess of ABERDEEN and TEMAIR
ELLIOT, GILBERT JOHN MURRAY-KYNYNMOUND, Viscount MELGUND and 4th Earl of MINTO
Helen L. Shore, "BYRON, FRANCES DALRYMPLE (Redmond)," in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 16, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–, accessed January 19, 2022, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/byron_frances_dalrymple_16E.html.
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Omicron variant causes confusion for people planning international trips
The omicron variant is already causing travel restrictions for parts of the world.
Travel experts say there is a high level of concern about the potential fallout from the new variant, even though the travel restrictions do not currently apply to U.S. citizens.
Explainer: What we know and don't know on new COVID variant
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high risk'
Frommer Guide Books Editorial Director Pauline Frommer says people traveling should get travel insurance.
"There's a type that's called CFAR, which stands for Cancel For Any Reason," Frommer says. "You should still be able to get that type of travel insurance if you have a huge trip coming up, one that is going to take you out of the country."
The travel restrictions also left some Americans trying to get back into the country stranded.
Lauren Kennedy-Brady planned to fly backed to the United States Friday following a safari vacation but ended up back in a hotel room in Johannesburg, South Africa.
"We have spent the last 48 hours booking and rebooking for flights that are continually getting canceled or they are not letting us on because we do not have European passport," Kennedy-Brady says.
Frommer says it's too soon to tell the lasting impact of the variant, but she advises caution and patience.
"There's so much uncertainty right now, if you're thinking of book a trip outside the country, I would wait a week or two," Frommer says.
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Chief justice put upon himself to make ruling and there is legislation coming before you to move election, depending on what Council decides. if council doesn't approve ths legislation and there is election, whenever that occurs or doesn't occur, the Legislative Branch will need to come up with money at some point in time. and it will require taking from Legislative Branch budget and for funds to be replaced, that will depend on balance in Reserves.
But this amount for election.
I think Speaker Pro Tem Bates is looking for solution but solution is for people to be allowed to vote. The council holds the purse strings. the chief justice is taking control. i saw his ruling and just "willy nilly" he extends election time. this authority belongs to Election Board. And this is about checks and balances. if we fund this and election happens with people upset. and there are pple that want election but they are minority.
The only way to listen to people is to vote this legislation down.
I'm concerned about Delegate Tsosie's tactics which is similar to to Republicans threatening to oppose budget if they don't get their way. He's saying, Let's not fund election until he gets his way. And this is about our right to vote but we are being told to not fund election until it's done their way. Election Office Director Wauneka explained time lines involving printing of ballots, absentee voting, early voting, training election staff so could have special presidential election in February. So how long will we have to wait until its acceptable? And then there is the issue of Speaker serving as Interim President and the impact on personnel/staff. It's better to have election sooner. if going to have election now, what is wrong with that? it's because its a tactic.
I don't mind being called a Republican especially when it involves protecting the people's vote. Since Delegate Witherspoon called me out, I'll call him out. Witherspoon has publicly said he supports Russell Begaye. I know that about 80 percent of the people have said they voted and they're not going to vote again.
And i've said publicly that Russell Begaye should withdraw. He can run again. Just let the people vote again. It's not my way, it's the Navajo people's way. that is why we're guarding purse strings. we want strong president that people support with their vote. don't let chief justice select president.
We should address other Legislation on our agenda that concern election and so I make motion to Table this.
I ask for Delegate Phelps to table until Dec. 30, special council session. and if get through agenda today then could recall.
DELEGATE PHELPS AGREES TO TABLE UNTIL DEC. 30 SPECIAL COUNCIL SESSION.
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If you want to buy or sell your home you can look at advertisements in the homes for sale section of the media or websites. But you also need practical advice and street smart insight to guide you right. It is your big investment and there is a lot of money at stake, so it helps to understand the inner workings of a real estate transaction. Making informed decisions can make you profits.
* When you sell your home you should be aware that the buyer's market is slow as there are more homes for sale than buyers. Oversupply can bring down the prices.
* Your house location and condition and amenities are very important as price depends on these factors. Listing price is very important as it should be correct. It should not be overpriced or underpriced.
* You need to set a realistic price by doing your research of the real estate market and set it according to current trends. Seek the guidance of an agent to appraise your house to get the correct estimate.
* If you need repair work make sure it will payback. Expensive renovation may inflate your price beyond the market value.
When you buy your home you should let your agent do your negotiations. He knows your needs. If you observe what is important to the seller you will be able to judge his circumstances and make a good buy.
A written offer is given to the owner of the home by the buyer which may be rejected and a new offer has to be made in writing. Changes are made according to both parties. A deadline is agreed to which both parties agree to finalize the deal.
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Real-estate-locators.com is an online directory for real estate in Canada where you can find homes for sale advertisements. Home valuation and finding homes to buy can be done through this website.
When thinking of buying homes for sale, we usually think first of single-family houses. There are a number of benefits, however, to condominiums that single-family homes for sale cannot lend you.
As per the National Association of Realtors, condominiums are most famous for first-time buyers of home for sale in Houston TX, particularly single women. Second, come retires and unfilled nester, who do not desire to have all the physical maintenance needed by single-family homes for sale in Spring. Hence condominiums make up a growing share of the output of the top home constructors around the country, even with the fall in Spring Texas Real Estate since the bubble deflated.
Additionally to new condominiums being constructed, multiple apartment buildings, hotel offices and even bins that have been empty or partly filled are being turned into condos. These condominiums Woodlands homes for sales take less than 12 months to turn, with improvements to outside and common regions. They add comforts to the interior, and in some, they add a swimming pool, spa, gym or clubhouse to allure the well-off homes for sale customers.
The best bargain deals in condominium homes for sale are those in the procedure of being transformed or constructed. You normally can buy at the time of construction/renovation at a 10-15 % rebate. Look attentively at the purchase agreement, but, if the condominium is being turned from an apartment building. Make sure you will be needed to enable present renters to stay for particular time duration.
A condominium homes for sale has a number of advantages. Like a single-family house, they increase in worth and have the similar tax benefits. Unlike a single-family house for sale, your home-owner club and upkeep charges embraces all big maintenance costs of common areas, landscaping and much more. At times, various other amenities and advantages are embraced, too.
Before purchasing a home for sale in a converted building, enquire how old the building is and what updates they made at the time of duration. Older buildings usually have more constant and increased cost repairs. Ask if the home-owners association have sufficient money in reserve to cover major expenses, like rood replacement. If not, will the owners have to match the costs? How old are the devices, particularly the heater, hot water boiler, and AC? If the appliances are not fresh, consider buying upkeep and repair agreements to save big costs later.
Before purchasing a home for sale in an established condominium complex, ask to see all present documents, embracing minutes of the corporation for the past some years. Make sure your capable homes for sale will not view a major growth in maintenance or association charges, taxes, and much more. Besides, search for any apparent disputes that residents have had with the corporation. You do not desire to buy a condo that will lend you headaches. As with converted ones, consider buying maintenance and repair agreements if the appliances are old.
Owning a personal home is something that everyone wishes for but the obstacles like high price, pressing expenses and fluctuating economy and real estate market often poses the greatest threat to this kind of investment. The easy availability of bank loans often influences people into buying homes for themselves. However, when they are unable to pay the loan amount there homes are auctioned by the lender, often at lower prices. These properties are called foreclosure properties and there number has increased considerably in the recent times.
Many cities and districts in the United States of America have witnessed this increase of foreclosure properties and more and more people are willing to invest on this king of properties. If you stay in Georgia you can also plan to buy from the listings of foreclosed Georgia homes for sale as they can turn out to be worthy investment for you.
Three are few things that you need to understand clearly to grab a profitable deal for yourself while buying a home. The very first thing is to determine how much you can afford to invest on a property. This not only includes purchasing amount but also other aspects like repairs, monthly expenses and government taxes. Since there are a lot foreclosed Georgia homes for sale you can also go for them as they will save your money and also buy you a valuable home. However deciding to buy a foreclosure property from the Georgia homes for sale listing also involves few precautionary steps that should be followed meticulously.
When you intend to buy a property you also need to look out for lenders who can provide you the necessary credit for your purchasing process from the variety of Georgia homes for sale. Comparing the various lenders and their interest rates would help you in determining the most suitable lender for the purpose. When you contact a realtor for guidance during your purchasing process be sure to ask them about lenders as well. They might recommend to you their preferred lenders and through their recommendation the lender might give some compensation.
Finding the home is the most difficult task of all. Among the various available Georgia homes for sale you need to find the home that would be most suitable to you with regards to location and price. The Georgia homes for sale listings can offer several options but you need to measure the nearness and accessibility of your home from your work place and local markets. Consulting a realtor would help you in finding the right house from the variety of available Georgia homes for sale.
After having found the perfect house the negotiation process also needs careful attention. A market analysis of the property and the repairing cost that it necessitates should be calculated carefully. A professional expert would guide you in negotiating the repair costs with the owner of Georgia homes for sale.
Inspection is also an important aspect and this can be taken off care by the inspection officer. Their expertise knowledge helps them in inspecting all the nooks and corners of Georgia homes for sale. Professional guidance would also help you with all the legal formalities and the paperwork that the deal necessitates.
Buying a foreclosure property from the Georgia homes for sale listings can in fact turn out to be a profitable deal and you can enjoy possessing a proper valuable home at much lower price.
Kevin Simpson, has been studying the foreclosures market, helping buyers on the finer points of Georgia foreclosures for sale.
The real estate market represents one of the largest investment options for the common individual. Most people purchase their house with the objective of it being an investment, slowly making changes to the home over a period of time to assist raise its worth.
With the huge cost which is usually associated with home ownership it will become essential to realize all the elements that are included with purchasing homes for sale Kennewick or homes for sale Pasco. Homes for sale Kennewick and homes for sale Pasco are two real estate environments that are currently getting high demand and provide the future owner with a great chance for financial gain.
When you are looking at homes for sale Kennewick or homes for sale Pasco the first thing you ought to look at is the real estate market and its expansion possibilities. The recent economic decline has had a huge influence on the real estate market, plummeting home prices across the board. However, following this downfall, the real estate market is gradually on the rise again. For a buyer who is looking now, the chance for profit of homes for sale Kennewick and homes for sale Pasco is better than ever. Clients who purchase now who are looking for the long term investment have the opportunity to see their real estate gradually go up in value as the property market proceeds to repair and improve itself.
With an awareness of the possibility that is presenting itself through the investment of homes for sale Kennewick and homes for sale Pasco the next step is to recognize the best property for you and your family. As a long-term investment it is essential that you find features which appeal to you as a buyer since you will be at the property for a while. A lot of people who are searching for the long-term investment opportunity of homes for sale Kennewick or homes for sale Pasco are looking for houses in need of repair in order to further discover an opportunity to maximize a property's worth. While people are looking to purchase a house that is move in ready so that they do not have to deal with the problems of redesigning and repairs, pleased with the gain potential of the market increase.
Irrespective of your purchasing intentions, now represents one of the greatest possibilities to buy homes for sale Kennewick or homes for sale Pasco. Even though in order to find the very best worth for your investment intentions it's vital to seek a professional in the Kennewick-Pasco region so that they are intimately acquainted with the market.
Jill Andrus is an experienced Real Estate Professional in the Tri-Cities, WA area market. She has vast amounts of experience because she has been either a realtor or lender for over 12 years. Jill is skilled at buying/selling homes and can help any client find the home that they need.
Many of us invest in homes because it gives us the sense of security. It is also a good investment for most because it shows large returns. After a few years, you can sell and profit from it. However, many do not get the value they desire for the house. This is because of damages in the house.
1. Repair minor damages immediately.This is the most effective way to deal with damages at home. Repairing it right away will prevent further damage. The cost you will incur when you repair it right away is lesser than what you will spend if you wait a few more months. Once you do, the damage would have worsened that it will be very difficult for you to handle it by yourself.
2. Check the house after a harsh weather. Weather greatly affects the condition of your house. Snow and strong rain may damage your roof. The wind may also break a glass on your window. This makes it vital for you to check the exterior of the house after a bad weather.
3. If you sense that there is something wrong in the house and you cannot figure it out, ask the help of a professional. There are times when you feel that there is a problem in the house but cannot trace it. You probably hear an annoying sound from your wall at a particular time of the day. You may also smell as if something is burning for quite some time now and you could not find where it is from. Ask a home inspector to check your house and figure out the problem.
4. Make sure that everyone in the family are taking care of the house accordingly. Everyone living in the house should do his share in taking care of the house. The kids have to know how to use the rooms and other facilities in the house properly. If you are the only person who takes care of the house, you will not be able to preserve its good condition for a time.
5. Get to know your house better. Find out the materials used and the other materials you can use. Find out where you can get them as well. Through this, you will immediately know where to buy the materials in case that part of the house is damaged. You will be able to compare prices ahead of time as well.
Your house is a treasure, so do not neglect it after acquiring it from Gilbert homes for sale. Repair what needs repair right away and continue to care for it.
Chris Turley is an expert and professional real estate agent that will help you to find the perfect home that better fits your needs. For more information on Gilbert homes for sale, please go to http://www.ourbestrealestate.com.
Are you looking for an investment property? If yes, look at the Fresno homes for sale. These are no ordinary homes, as they are refreshed with new wall paint, wall tiles, flooring, wood work and art work. These properties are just perfect for those who want to relocate immediately after buying a property. The homes are complete with electricity and plumbing so that the residents can have peace of mind. A majority of real estate investors look for refreshed homes that they can use as rental properties or vacation homes and start earning from day one. Refreshed homes are properties that are renovated for an improved look and functionality.
If you are a Californian you might be interested in Fresno properties. It is becoming clear that every Californian wants to have a second home in this city because it is located in the middle of San Joaquin Valley, just 200 miles from Los Angeles, the most happening place in the United States. This city has received much in terms of investment in recent years. It has calm residential areas, world class healthcare facilities, international class educational institutions and flourishing trade and commerce. Considering all these factors, Fresno homes for sale represent an opportunity for real estate investors.
Buying land and then constructing a home on the land is not efficient in comparison to the opportunity you have when you can buy an elegantly renovated property at a reduced cost. There are real estate firms in Fresno that buy old homes, renovate them, and sell them at a premium. But the price of a refreshed property is much lower than the cost of constructing a new home on a piece of land. It should be clear to real estate investors that renovated homes are not old and worn-out properties. Fresno homes for sale are elegantly remodeled properties that are in no way inferior to newly constructed properties.
Fresno is a developed city, and there are few plots vacant in the downtown area. Many people want to sell their homes due to various reasons, but these properties are not fit for relocation as they need to be remodeled. Sellers don't invest money in remodeling their properties, but there are property developers that buy old homes and remodel them to make them perfect for living. Fresno homes for sale are properties that are remodeled to include modern amenities and facilities. Simply put, there is no significant difference between a remodeled home and a newly constructed property.
Braden Gonzale has more than 15 years' experience in assisting people get the renovated/remodeled property in the San Joaquin Central Valley. The author has always tried to make the real estate buying or selling process transparent via relevant information on varied Fresno real estate.For more information please visit Fresno Homes for Sale and Fresno Properties.
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San Joaquin Valley has been featured in the news for good reason. The valley has seen much development in infrastructure and industries in recent years. These developments are attracting people from nearby areas, and this is evident from people coming to the valley in search of jobs and business. There are many cities in the valley, but Fresno is the most developed of all the San Joaquin Valley cities. It is the fifth largest city in California and thirty-fourth largest in the US. It is said that all Californians want their second home in Fresno. If you are looking for Fresno homes for sale you will be delighted to know that hundreds of remodeled properties are available and very affordable.
Real estate investors looking for Fresno homes for sale should consider investing in refreshed homes and get a well-maintained property at no extra cost. Buying land for constructing a new property is an expensive and time consuming project. But a remodeled home needs nothing in terms of construction. There are real estate developers who buy old homes and sell them after developing those properties. You can find reliable property developers on the web and see tastefully remodeled properties on their websites.
The advantage of buying a remodeled property is that you can own a home in an upscale residential area. Fresno has been divided in several areas, and each area is fully covered with homes. Property developers buy old homes from these areas and remodel them using quality construction and decorative material. Once the properties are remodeled, they are placed on board for sale. The good thing is that you can buy a property in any area of your choice. Prior to looking for Fresno homes for sale, you should select an area. If you live in one of the nearby cities you can visit Fresno and see its residential areas. You can also use the Internet to learn about the facilities and amenities available in various residential areas of Fresno.
Fresno is a developed city, and it is a good option if you are looking for a second home in California. This city has everything from education facilities to healthcare, industry and business opportunity. Real estate investors are looking for Fresno homes for sale and they want to make investments before the real estate prices become too high. If you want to make a real estate investment in Fresno real estate then this is the right time.
Braden Gonzale has more than 15 years' experience in assisting people get the renovated/remodeled property in the San Joaquin Central Valley. The author has always tried to make the real estate buying or selling process transparent via relevant information on varied Fresno real estate.For more information please visit Fresno Homes for Sale and Fresno Homes.
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Real estate investors looking for Fresno homes for sale have good news. The property prices have begun to rise but currently the prices are affordable. One can buy and elegantly remodeled home at affordable price and resell it at a premium after sometime. Recession has gone and the worst hit real estate industry is back to business and this is evident from the increasing number of queries from investors. Realty firms are doing brisk business because investors want to take advantage of the low prices that are sure to rise in future. One can expect huge return on the meager investment made this time.
Fresno because of its strategic location has been a favorite destination for real estate investors. It is located in the center of San Joaquin Valley from where you can access any city of California in no time. Valley has seen much development in terms of infrastructure, industries, healthcare, education and housing sector. Fresno got a lion's share of the development as it is centrally located. People looking for Fresno homes for sale will be delighted to know that they can fulfill their dreams of owning a home in this city without draining their investments or taking home loans at heavy interest.
Affordable Fresno homes for sale are available in different residential areas that are connected with arterial roads. Each residential area in this city has its own amenities and facilities so that the residents get everything from stationery or medicines and household goods to fashion items in their area. One can choose a one bedroom studio apartment in an upscale society or an expansive condo in a reputed condominium complex. Also there are independent homes that look like recent construction. These homes remodeled but they don't look like a remodeled structure because property developers give a new look and theme to old properties.
It is not intelligence to buy a piece of land to construct a home when you can buy a remodeled home at affordable price. Whether you are considering relocating to Fresno or looking for investment property that can be used as rental home, remodeled property is your best bet. There are property developers that invest in old homes and remodel them to accommodate the needs of modern homeowners. The Fresno homes for sale are old homes that are elegantly remodeled using quality construction material and this is evident from the pictures of remodeled homes that you can see on the website of a reputed property developer.


Several Ann Arbor police cars, Michigan State trooper car, two unmarked cars – parked in middle of Main Street. Raid on marijuana business.
It was an odd juxtaposition to observe from the intersection of Main and Liberty a half block away: A very long funeral procession headed north on Main Street, as police officers loaded boxes into their vehicles, which they'd removed from the building (presumably filled with material that will eventually be used as evidence).
Absolutely outrageous use of police resources. Almost 63% of the people of Michigan voted for this proposal. 71.4% of Washtenaw County voted for it, and I imagine the percentage was considerably higher in Ann Arbor. Who sets the PD's priorities?
I saw a video of the raid. Police are wearing black clothes and masks over their heads. They look like a third world terror squad. Is that para military look really necessary?


I currently have 3 winter and 1 Valentine's Day collection. Click on the title of the collection to view and download the images in the collection. Below each title is a randomly selected image to give you an idea of what you will find in each collection.
Thank, Damir! There are some truly beautiful photos on Unsplash. And your comment reminds me—there's a collection of Bob Ross episodes on Netflix called "Chill with Bob Ross," and they're all winter themed. Yet, not all of the photos are stark and cold looking. As you note with this photo, there is a way for even winter scenes to project warmth!


Product Overview: The UCHL1 Inhibitor Screening Kit utilizes the ability of active UCH-L1 deubiquitinase to cleave a synthetic protein substrate to release the free fluorophore, which can be easily quantified (Ex/Em = 350/440 nm) using a fluorescence microplate reader. Small molecule inhibitors can either reduce or abolish this activity. This inhibitor screening kit thus allows rapid and reliable determination of the inhibitory effects of various compounds on UCH-L1 deubiquitinase and should be used to screen for novel inhibitors.
Description: Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase 1 (UCH-L1) is a deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) that is expressed predominantly in neuronal tissue, comprising up to 1-2% of total protein in some brain tissues. UCH-L1 is a cysteine protease and capable of cleaving the isopeptide bond between the carboxyl end of an ubiquitin molecule and a lysine residue on the ubiquitin-modified protein. As ubiquitination is utilized for both localization and degradation of these modified proteins, proper function of deubiquinating enzymes is essential for cell viability and integrity. Dysregulation of UCH-L1 has been implicated in the pathophysiology of neurological disorders like Parkinson"s and Alzheimer"s diseases, as well as in cancer invasion. A further understanding of these processes can be facilitated by identification of inhibitors with high selectivity. With over 400 DUB enzymes known, this target offers far more selectivity than the proteasome system.
Storage: Store kit at -20°C, protected from light. Briefly centrifuge small vials prior to opening. Read entire protocol before performing the assay.UCH-L1 Assay Buffer: Ready to use. Warm to room temperature before use. Store at -20°C.UCH-L1 Substrate: Warm UCH-L1 Substrate to room temperature before use. Light sensitive. Store at -20°C. Use within two months.UCH-L1 Enzyme: Reconstitute with 220 µl of UCH-L1 Assay Buffer to prepare the stock solution. Aliquot & store at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw. Use within two months.UCH-L1 Inhibitor (LDN-57444): Inhibitor is supplied to allow user to validate experimental set up and assure that screening will identify inhibitors. There is enough inhibitor for 10 assays.


The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) and the IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS) are jointly sponsoring an all-day workshop titled, "The Impact of Wideband Technologies on Application of Capacitors–A Deep Dive on Capacitor Technology," on Saturday, March 16, 2019, the day before the start of and in the same venue as APEC 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Less than 5 weeks left to get ready for this workshop. Are you already registered and prepared for a whole day workshop with lots of facts and valuable content about state-of-the-art and future capacitor technologies?
The "Technology Demonstrations" will be coincident with the luncheon period and will include interactive technology displays and/or presentations each addressing specific technical disciplines and capabilities consistent with the workshop agenda. The technical demonstrations will also be available during breakfast prior to the opening session and during the networking session at the end of the day's events will enhance the areas covered in the lecture presentations and provide an opportunity to interact and provide more detail and insight into the technology discussed during the lecture presentations.
Don't miss the opportunity to meet face to face with professionals who will directly address your questions. Whether you are a young design engineer or technician or already highly experienced with DC-DC converters, frequency drives, inverters and other power conversion applications in the industry, you will get facts, background and latest news on capacitors and emerging technologies to push the performance of your products. The workshop agenda addresses application-based challenges on capacitor technologies rising from the introduction of GaN and SiC topologies, the impact of e-mobility and insights into the latest capacitor developments. The impact of market shortages of specific capacitor products on new developments and possible alternative solutions to overcome actual problems will also be discussed.
n Saturday, March 3, 2018, the day before the start of, and in the same venue as APEC 2018 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX , The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) and the IEEE Power Electronics Society(IEEE PELS) jointly sponsored an all-day workshop titled "Everything You Wanted to Know About Capacitors But Were Afraid to Ask".


The first release for Mexican native Port-H on Dibgate Records is a slow burner. Tun's shuffling hats and cavernous low-end compliment its' addictive percussive groove. The tribal vocals provide a brooding undertone that allow more space as the vocal stabs create a unique and charismatic track.


This was another fine performance by Darwen, who although without several first team squad members absent, maintained their unbeaten away record in the League with this victory over the side from Carlisle. Jordan Gidley was making his debut in goal for Darwen.
The visitors opened with several shots on target including a great strike from Danny Taylor which produced an equally good save from Carlisle keeper Stephen Townsley. Taylor then cut into a pass from Jamie Edwards and as the keeper advance he chipped the ball over Townsley, just clearing the bar. Townley saved the home side again as he quickly rushed from goal to put his body in the way of a Nyle Ellis effort after being put through by Taylor.
Townsley was there again to push a Matt Cain blast over the bar for a corner. As the hour approached he managed to grab onto a Nyle Ellis drive from thirty yards out. Darwen's new keeper had little to do in the first period but was forced into action to push away a Carlisle effort from a corner with eight minutes of the half to go.
It looked like the first half would end goalless, but on forty five minutes a Jamie Edwards cross was headed onto the bar by Elliot Pond. The ball rebounded out to Danny Taylor who rifled the ball home to give Darwen a first half lead.
People were still taking their seats for the second half when Darwen extended their lead. Straight from kick-off the visitors went on the offensive and bundled a goal in courtesy of Jamie Edwards.
The home side weren't out of it yet as Jordan Gidley had to block a chance from Robert McCartney. Both players were involved again twenty minutes in as a Carlisle cross to the far post was struck goalwards by McCartney but Gidley bravely got in the way.
Four minutes later, Darwen came close as Elliot Pond squeezed past Townsley to make contact with a low cross but saw his sliding attempt rebound off the post. Pond then sent another effort past the post.
Against the run of play, the home side pulled a goal back with just over ten minutes of the game to go. A ball came over from the wing, took a deflection, and Thomas Lucock happened to find himself in the right spot to tuck the ball into an empty net.
The visitors sealed victory in stoppage time as Carlisle were pushing up to get something from the game. They exploited gaps in the home defence on several occasions. Finally, Jamie Edwards crossed from the left, Kahiel Crosdale's shot was blocked by Townsley, but Leon Creech followed up and netted to confirm Darwen's victory.


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Keating Motorsports Loses Le Mans Class Win
A penalty has cost Keating Motorsports the 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE-Am class victory.
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Kamui Kobayashi has put the No. 7 Toyota TSO50 HYBRID on the provisional pole for for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Wynn's & Keating Motorsports Unveil Livery
SPEED SPORT Staff - May 28, 2019
Wynn's, the automotive products technology company that has embraced the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the international highlight of its 80th anniversary celebration this year, unveiled the livery of the No. 85 Wynn's/Keating Motorsports Ford GT that team drivers Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Felipe Fraga will race in the GTE-Am class during the June 15-16 event
Toyota Finally Conquers 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Toyota finally earned its first victory in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, sweeping the top-two positions at Circuit de la Sarthe.
Nakajima Locks Up Le Mans Pole For Toyota
Toyota locked up the pole for the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans on Thursday thanks to an impressive lap by Kazuki Nakajima.
IMSA Veterans Bolster United Autosport's Le Mans Roster
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McLaren To Allow Alonso To Race At Le Mans
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American Glory 50 Years Ago
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Conrad Meyer (* 11. Mai 1604 in Herisau; † vor 1671; heimatberechtigt in Herisau) war ein Schweizer Gemeindepräsident, Landeshauptmann und Landvogt im Rheintal aus dem Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

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Conrad Meyer war ein Sohn von Jöri Meyer, Gemeindehauptmann und Catharina Zölpfer. Im Jahr 1625 heiratete er Regula Kunz. Von 1636 bis 1639 amtierte er als Gemeindehauptmann in Herisau. Ab 1639 bis 1647 war er Ausserrhoder Landeshauptmann. In den Jahren 1648 bis 1650 versah er den Posten des Landvogts im Rheintal. Meyer unterstützte mit seinem Vater die Ablösung Schwellbrunns von Herisau. Er brachte dieses Begehren 1647 vor den Grossen Rat. Seine Amtsführung als Landvogt trug ihm den Übernamen "Crudelis" ein. Dies führte 1656 zur Aberkennung seiner Wahlfähigkeit durch die Landsgemeinde. 1659 wählte ihn die Gemeinde Herisau trotzdem zum Ratsherrn. 1664 wurde Meyer rehabilitiert und nahm als kantonaler Delegierter an einer militärischen Konferenz mit St. Gallen teil. Er organisierte 1646 ein grosses Freischiessen in Herisau.

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 Ernst H. Koller und Jakob Signer: Appenzellisches Wappen- und Geschlechterbuch. Bern: Stämpfli 1926, S. 215.
 Thomas Fuchs: Geschichte der Gemeinde Herisau. Herisau: Appenzeller Verlag 1999, S. 151.

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Electronic pest management is a popular solution in the RGV area to deter a broad range of insects and small critters like mice and squirrels. Also known as ultrasonic pest regulation, this method uses devices that emit high-frequency ultrasonic sound waves to pests. The sound waves emitted by the devices are above the range that humans can hear. While cats and dogs can hear the sound, they don't seem bothered by the noise, making this a pet friendly addition to your plan.
This type of pest control near me is not 100% effective. It should still be combined with trapping as the sound waves can send insects and rodents scurrying into the traps. Many animals like rodents will also become used to the sound over time so the effect will diminish.
Pest control Brownsville and in the entireRio Grande Valley sometimes involves mechanical methods to physically trap or kill the insects or animals. This solution can be a fast, easy fix for squirrels, rats, and other creatures. It also works well for small-scale insect infestations in one area of your home or property. While it can work to solve bees that have made a hive on your property, it won't treat a widespread insect problem.
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Pesticides are popular as an insect treatment in residential pest elimination and prevention. Such as getting rid of fleas. These chemicals can be applied around your house to create a barrier that deters insects from coming inside. They can also be used to inhibit or kill existing insects in your home. Pesticides are also used in commercial pest control Brownsville and elsewhere in the RGV.
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Pesticide control Mcallen Tx and in Pharr TX should be customized to your needs after identifying problem areas in your home. Pesticides should also be part of an integrated pest management plan that combines prevention, monitoring, and treatment. An experienced residential pest management exterminator will always use the least toxic pesticides necessary to correct the problem. With spiders, for example, organic chemicals can be very effective while a bed bug infestation requires a more serious approach.
Bed bugs are a common and troublesome issue in many areas of the Rio Grande Valley. After decades of virtually disappearing from memory, these parasitic insects have made a comeback, in large part due to increased travel. Anyone can develop a bed bug problem, including homes and commercial properties.
The best solution for a bed bug infestation is customized to your needs after a thorough inspection of your home or business. All visible bugs will be removed and the area will be treated to eliminate hidden bugs and eggs. Depending on whether you need residential or commercial pest treatment, there are two primary options. You can rely on your local McAllen Pest Control experts to help you choose the right strategy.
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The first solution to kill bed bugs is a whole house heat treatment which uses professional equipment that raises the temperature of the home to kill bugs and eggs. These parasitic Bed Bugs and their eggs will die immediately at 122 degrees Fahrenheit or within about 90 minutes at 118 degrees Fahrenheit. The air in your commercial property or home will reach up to 145 degrees during the treatment, which takes up to eight hours.
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Why is Henrico Career & Technical Education (CTE) an important and viable option for students and parents in Henrico County? It is because of what CTE stands for. From our over 100 elective programs for middle and high school students to our 30 Advanced Career Education Center (ACE) programs for our junior and senior students, CTE delivers three things to our students: Real Options for College and Careers, Real High School Experience with More Value, and Real World Skills. We accomplish this by building our programs around hands-on real-world experiences in our labs and combining those experiences with supportive classroom time.
To understand what CTE is today is to ask parents and students to examine the facts about Henrico CTE with new eyes and not the incorrect perceptions of many years ago. Did you know our programs cover everything from Marketing and Business programs to Photography and Web Development(ACE). Automotive Technology(ACE) and Accounting to Practical Nursing(ACE) and High Tech Academy(ACE) and many more. Follow this link for a list of all our programs from middle school to high school.
CTE prepares our students for college "and" career, not college "or" career. While colleges require that students have hundreds of hours of hands-on experience to qualify to be accepted into many of their programs, Henrico CTE can provide students that experience so they will be ready for the college of their choice and the career of their choice. Also, in today's reality many experienced employees are aging out and there are not enough experienced young men and women to replace them. This has created a skills gap in many fields. CTE is educating and training our students to be ready to fill those jobs. Whether those jobs are white collar, blue collar, or new collar, CTE students will be ready.
CTE is staying ahead of the curve and changing with the times when it comes to the careers in today's and tomorrow's world. Traditionally, careers have been split between white collar and blue collar with white collar jobs getting most of the attention for decades. In today's workplace something new has occurred. White- and blue-collar jobs have reached parity when it comes to pay. With the decade's decline of skilled workers in this country their pay has in some cases surpassed white collar pay. Then comes the CEO of IBM with her pronouncement of the "New Collar" employee in 2017. The term "new collar job" was coined by IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, and is a play on "white collar" and "blue collar" jobs, which refer to professional and skilled jobs, respectively. IBM has led the movement for new collar technology jobs, and now companies all over the country are making it policy. New Collar careers have blurred the line between white and blue collar with more and more businesses looking for candidates with skill sets that do not necessarily require a 4-year college degree but do require industry certification. Many of those certifications are available through Henrico CTE. Examples include but are not limited to: computer technologies, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, automotive technicians and many more. Henrico CTE stands ready to meet and exceed the needs of today's and tomorrow's students here in Henrico County.
It stands to be repeated that Henrico CTE delivers real world options for college and rewarding careers. Our programs allow students to explore a range of options for their future both inside and outside the classroom. Through Henrico CTE, students can start their path toward a career that they are passionate about, while earning valuable experience, college credits and more. Henrico CTE students are more likely to have a post-high school plan, including college, than other students. Just 2% of CTE students say they "don't know" what they will do after high school.
CTE delivers real-world skills with its unique opportunity for hands-on learning that puts students at the center of the action. Henrico CTE provides the skills and confidence students need to pursue career options, discover their passions, and get on a path to success. Students in Henrico CTE programs and their parents are three times as likely to report they are "very satisfied" with their children's ability to learn real-world skills as part of their current education compared to parents not involved in CTE.
Henrico CTE delivers a real high school experience with more value. CTE programs are an important part of middle and high school and students can participate in CTE without sacrificing other activities they enjoy, such as sports, or the arts. Henrico CTE takes students even further during their high school experience, providing opportunities for specialized classes, internships, and networking with members of the community.
Henrico County Public Schools has always stressed the importance of testing. Student testing in a CTE program provides students with industry certifications, state licenses, and college credits. Each program is different but, as an example, many of our programs offer testing for multiple industry certifications such as our Computer Technology or Automotive Technologies programs. With at least 10 or more certification tests offered in each of these programs, each student can show their knowledge in many different specialties and have those certifications which will help them be competitive once they join the world of work after high school graduation or after they complete college.
Some of the most powerful testing tools available today are the NOCTI certification tests. Most of our CTE Programs use NOCTI tests when they are comparable with our curriculum. To find out more and how every NOCTI credential has been recommended for college credit by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), please click here.
Many employers stress that they are looking for potential hires with hands-on experience. Just like employers, colleges are requiring hundreds of hours of volunteer and practical work experience to apply to some of their programs. This is why Henrico CTE programs are important as students prepare for their future. We now know that CTE offers many programs starting as early as middle school. We know that CTE is best positioned to get students college and career ready with in-demand real-world work experience. CTE is ready for you. Choose CTE!


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Pretrial detention: The uncertainty of Paul Chouta's fate
When Paul Chouta's case will be called at the appeal court in Yaounde for judgment is not known.
According Barrister Tamfu Richard one of the defending lawyers of the web journalist, "the situation has been further complicated following the merging of the trial of my client Paul Chouta and a certain Mispa Ngo Hegam, founder of Paradise school in Douala".
On the 10th of September 2019, the Yaounde court of first instance decided to merge the case with the proprietress of the school despite Chouta's refusal saying they are accomplices in the process of defamation.
Paul Chouta is accused of defamation and the propagation of fake news following a complaint against him by a French female writer called Calixthe Beyala.This led to his arrest on the 28th of May 2019.
According to barrister Tamfu Richard speaking to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the charges against Chouta are retaliatory against him following his reporting on his facebook page 'Le TGV de L'Info' that criticises bad governance and undemocratic practices of the government. Paul Chouta before his arrest focused his writings on corruption, the Anglophone crisis, right violations and published confidential documents within the government circles and the presidency.
Paul Chouta was denied bail by the judicial police on the 31st of May and later taken to the Kondengui prison according to Bar. Emmanuel Simh.
Before the charge on hate speech was later dropped by the court of first instance in Yaounde, Paul Chouta following pressure from a judicial police man who interrogated him pleaded guilty to all the two charges in the absence of his lawyers.
A close source told CPJ that Paul Chouta was traumatized and pressurized to accept the charges on the pretext that he was to be set free, an acceptance that Chouta's lawyers in collaboration with their clients denied days after.
If Paul Chouta is found guilty of defamation, he can face up to six months imprisonment and pay a fine of 2 million francs cfa and for fake news, he can be imprisoned for up to five years and pay a fine of 1 million francs cfa.
According to CPJ, Cameroon's minister of communication has not given any answer concerning the situation despite several attempts. To the committee, Cameroon's minister delegate in charge of justice Jean De Dieu Momo expressed doubt if the law in Cameroon recognizes web journalism as a profession.


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»naxos.Kino« is a repertory cinema in the heart of Frankfurt.
Located within the »Naxos Halle«, an old factory building, rented by the city of Frankfurt for the use of hosting cultural events. naxos.Kino shows all different kinds of political, economic & social documentaries.
What is special about naxos.Kino is that after each movie a discussion on the topic will take place. Often the filmmakers and other experts on the subject are present, forming an enriching dialogue.
In 2017 I gave the design of the logo and all printed media a new twist.


In order to address the third theme, a very large effort to completely restructure the models interface, move models into an independent package and support GPU computing was begun and, while not finished, progressed far enough that a code branch integrating the new sasmodels package into !SasView was created. Approximately a quarter of the existing models were moved to the new package during the code camp. The next steps are to move the remaining models, integrate magnetic models, ensure full test coverage, and generate a build with the new package for beta testing. This work was much more ambitious than originally envisaged, but it provides major advantages and it was determined that it was better done as one integrated effort rather than piece by piece. When complete, the learning curve for developers adding a new model should drop from many days to a few hours while implementing a new model should also drop from a day or more to a few hours at most. User supplied models will have full access to the !SasView infrastructure (in particular the polydispersity algorithms) and will be able to be supplied in C as well as python. As an added bonus, !SasView will gain transparent access to multiprocessing and GPUs on many computers.
The SESANS project, a completely new feature, championed by the Delft group, progressed remarkably rapidly, partly aided by the new models interface. Delft format data is now recognized by, and can be loaded into, !SasView. Further, the current sasmodels can be used (by running through a Hankel transform routine), in conjunction with the BUMPS optimization engine, to fit the data. Thus SESANS data can now be analyzed with !SasView using the command line using any models which have been ported to the new structure. Adding support for analytical SESANS models and fully integrating with the GUI will be the next steps.
Finally, the group spent a half day discussing the long term needs, desires and dreams for the future of !SasView. Questions discussed ranged from technologies to use and where they are currently headed, to immediate requests from instrument scientists at facilities, to key new features, and to visions for pipelining, web applications and submission of large calculations to clusters. Priorities were also touched upon. The goal is to use that discussion to develop the first roadmap document for the project, an exercise currently underway.


So this month is the one to make all your resolutions but they don't have to be all about getting healthy and saving money.
Here is part two of some of the things every Colcestrian should have done.
Read part one here, to see five more suggestions.
And if you haven't then make 2019 the year that you did.
This venue has played hosts to some of the biggest names in music from Coldplay to the Killers to Muse and the Strokes.
As well as Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier this weekend, New Order's Peter Hook and Lee Scratch Perry, the venue will be playing host to several showcase gigs, giving the next generation of bands a chance to shine.
There's this Friday's On gig, and then the Sixth Form College Battle of the Bands and Schools rock Prom in February plus the Undiscovered Grand Bands final in March.
2. Take Afternoon Tea at Tymperleys, Trinity Street, Colchester.
When it comes to history, Colchester literally drips in the stuff, so it's no surprise you can have a very nice afternoon tea in the old home of Elizabeth I's physician and father of electricity, William Gilberd.
In fact, Trinity Street is tea shop central with other such delights including the more modern Cafe Saison and Cafe 21, which has one of the best secret gardens in the town.
Again there are plenty of places to catch a look at some of the our spectacular feathered friends who visit us throughout the year but it doesn't get much better than sitting in the Estuary hide listening to the oyster catchers, redshanks and peewits while keeping an eye out for a little egret or spoonbill.
Foodies like Jay Raynor and Jamie Oliver love to wax lyrical about the charms of this back to basics eaterie which serves fresh fish right off the back of the trawlers that have just caught them.
Even if you don't like them, any local worth their salt should at least try a native oyster - they're world famous!
Another firm favourite with my kids to be enjoyed at any of those river-side spots, although Wivenhoe Quay is my fav. Just make sure you put them back and don't use hooks!


For this 2020 Vision campaign, the Gazette has been joined by the biggest names in the Teesside economy - partners who have eagerly stood up and made their voices heard as we draw up our blueprint for the future of the region through to 2020.
For this 2020 Vision campaign, the Gazette has been joined by the biggest names in the Teesside economy - partners who have eagerly stood up and made their voices heard as we draw up our blueprint for the future of the region through to 2020. These are the inspiring thoughts of our principal sponsors.
CHIEF executive of SSI UK, PHIL DRYDEN, today said he saw the Evening Gazette's 2020 campaign as a potential catalyst to help Teesside achieve its full potential over the next decade.
"Teesside has a great tradition in terms of its skill base and the passion the community has for its manufacturing history.
"All of us in Teesside now have to take that forward by maximising the development of business opportunities wherever we can, and in doing so create security and prosperity for future generations.
At SSI UK, we are in a unique position of bringing a major manufacturing unit back to life and I feel privileged to be leading the team towards that goal.
"SSI has shown great faith in Teesside with this major investment and we will repay that confidence by resuming steel production after a two-year absence.
"The restart project has been extremely challenging, but I am pleased to say that the work on most of the assets has now been completed, and we are making good progress on the remaining work at the blast furnace.
"Like everyone else I was disappointed that we missed our target of January 6, but now my focus is very much on driving the project to a successful conclusion, and then we can all enjoy the excitement of making steel again.
"Teesside is faced with the same economic problems as the rest of the UK, but we all need to promote the area to the full in order to attract further investment.
"We need to act and feel like a single community, with all of us feeling a strong association with Teesside as an entity, engaged in its challenges and sharing in its successes.
"I think the 2020 campaign offers us a vehicle to help do that.
TATA Steel subsidiary, UK Steel Enterprise, was set up to help economic regeneration in communities affected by the changes in the steel industry.
It supports small and medium businesses, helping with finance and premises as well as community initiatives.
Regional manager SIMON HAMILTON can see a brighter future for Teesside by 2020.
"I can see us specialising in such things as the process sector and renewable energy.
"New technology is coming through and we can really become world leaders - that's what I would like to see.
"To get there, we need the Government to provide the kind of support that allows businesses to access not only finance but to be able to get the right kind of advice - particularly with the loss of the Business Link brand and One North East.
The next few years will be tough, he thinks, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. By 2020, Teesside's economy will be in a better place.
STOCKTON borough has a "vibrant" and "flourishing" future according to Leader of Stockton Council, COUNCILLOR BOB COOK.
"Despite the challenging economic climate it is a very exciting time to live and work in Stockton borough," said Cllr Cook.
"With commitment to the regeneration of the borough and significant private sector investment continuing - by 2020 it will be a very different and even more vibrant place.
"I am very much looking forward to seeing the significant investment in all our town centres take shape, particularly in Billingham and Stockton.
"By 2020 I am certain Stockton town centre will be flourishing as a unique retail centre with a reputation for high quality independent shops, markets and world-class events attracting visitors from far and wide.
"The revival of The Globe theatre will attract popular music and theatre acts adding to the town's packed events programme which already boasts the internationally acclaimed Stockton International Riverside Festival and boosting the growth of the whole town centre, bringing with it new jobs.
"Stockton's Riverside will be transformed through a multi-million pound mixed use regeneration scheme - the first sod was cut last summer and the exciting Northshore development is continuing apace.
COUNCILLOR GEORGE DUNNING, Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: "The ethos of 2020 Vision is a perfect match with our goals for the future prosperity of Redcar and Cleveland - ambitious, innovative, progressive and forward-thinking.
THE future is bright if we are bold enough to grasp it, says STEPHEN CATCHPOLE, managing director at Tees Valley Unlimited.
Come 2020, he believes, Teesside will be seen as a place to invest with a strong and growing export led industrial sector.
Promoting Teesside as an area of opportunity for all types of business is key, he thinks, as well as securing more foreign investment - both for traditionally strong sectors such as process as well as new industries like offshore wind.
"We need everyone to promote our Enterprise Zone and we need to ensure that reinvestment of the income generated through that, and through initiatives like the Growing Places Fund, is designed to promote further growth and competitiveness," says Stephen.
"There is no denying that times are tough but Tees Valley Unlimited sees a much more optimistic and prosperous futures on the horizon - attainable if we are bold enough to grasp it," he adds.
NEPIC are involved in The Evening Gazette's 2020 Vision because it wants to give a better understanding of how the industry will grow for its stakeholders in the Tees Valley, says STAN HIGGINS, chief executive of NEPIC.
TEESSIDE University, which has a rich educational history dating back more than 80 years, is looking forward to an even brighter future.
PROFESSOR GRAHAM HENDERSON CBE, vice-chancellor and chief executive of Teesside University, the first modern university to win the Times Higher Award, said: "The last decade has been a period of great success for Teesside University, and the university is committed to continuing to grow as a major driving force for the Tees Valley and the North-east region, putting our students, our partners and the future development of the regional economy at the heart of everything we do.
"Teesside University has built an outstanding reputation for delivering on our mission of providing opportunities, driving enterprise and delivering excellence.
ACCORDING to DAVID ROBINSON, CEO of PD Ports, Teesside has a great future. "It's going to be tough, there's no question of that, and there are things we need to do to get there.
"In Teesside generally we have a fantastic industrial base and that is something we need to use as leverage to continue to develop.
"It's critical that we attract investment in the key areas of renewable energy, offshore, and in our base port centric logistics, as well as those businesses that fit into the core strategy of Tees Valley Unlimited's business plan.
"We need to embrace our existing industry, invest in our people through training, skills and job opportunities.
"And as a region we need to market ourselves outside of the North-east to gain wider appeal particularly in Europe and the developing countries to attract investment opportunities.
"The private sector needs to raise its game too, helping support training, skills and job opportunities.
"In the short term the return of steel is exciting news and a great start but it is not the answer. It will help build a platform for the future and is part of the solution but is not THE solution.


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