at least in the U.S.
What a simple word. Besides the air we breathe, clean water is probably what we take most for granted, at least in the U.S.
A massive land slide took out the reservoir and the tap into the spring. This spring was gravity feeding two reservoirs below and providing water to nearly 1000 families. When the side of the mountain broke free, giant boulders crashed down and destroyed 4 huts along with the water source. Families that were living below are also faced with relocating because of the danger. Fortunately no one was injured in this natural disaster.
The lack of clean drinking water is what first drew our to Ethiopia in 2011 when we traveled with World Vision to see their programs. While we are encouraged with the progress that has been made, our trip this past July with Hawassa Hope reminded us that the need is still great. We visited 2 potential water sites and one damaged site on this trip. Before I tell you about these three sites and the people affected, let me first tell you what bringing clean water to a village is not.
Providing clean water in Ethiopia, is not: Indoor plumbing. They wouldn't even dream of running water in the house. Yes in the city of Hawassa some folks have plumbing, and our hotel did as well, but it's not the norm. When we traveled, we met with the regional Director/Administrator in 2 different areas. While this is a respected government position with a lot of responsibility, there wasn't any indoor plumbing. They used the same hole in the ground that everyone else used.
Providing clean water in Ethiopia is not: Having a water source close to your house (at least not close by our definition). Wells and reservoirs are hopefully within a mile of the home, but sometimes that can be straight up.
Providing clean water in Ethiopia is not: An end to all of the poverty and struggles that the people are facing. It is an important piece as it prevents deadly and other nagging water-borne diseases and healthy people are much more productive people.
We surveyed 3 different water sites and met a lot of government officials as well as hundreds of villagers on our 3 outings. Two of the sites that we visited required long hikes uphill over muddy slick pathways. On both of these hikes we found ourselves surrounded by folks reaching out to make sure we didn't fall. I was presented with walking sticks as well to help me navigate the treacherous terrain. None the less a helping hand was never out of reach.
Our group walking to a possible new water site for the Bona community with the "village" accompanying us.
Side Note: What does a village in the Sidama region of Ethiopia look like? Community might be a better word, as village makes me think of an old western movie with all the tepees lined up on each side of the street-which only happens in Hollywood. A village might have a cluster of 4 or 5 huts close together, with other clusters spread out over many acres. There are also plenty of individual homes scattered around. It's a very rugged rural setting.
Photo: The community at the Bona water site gathered for a meeting.
The first water site, Bursa, was accessed by a 50 foot straight down muddy path or a long walk around to come in the backside. We were able to witness a village lady drawing water and carrying her jugs of water out. Much to my embarrassment, the path we deemed too dangerous to walk down empty handed, was the exact path she climbed up carrying a load of water. I attribute it to the fact she was walking barefoot (if only I had taken my hiking shoes off) and knew the best route to take.
A second location, Arbagona, found us slipping in mud again and this time Teshome (our leader and the head of Hawassa Hope in Ethiopia) bit the dust and came up covered in mud. So along with providing a clean water source and a reservoir to draw from, another priority will be to make the sites accessible and safe.
The third site that we visited was particularly heartbreaking. It was just a few months back when Hawassa Hope visited Bona to celebrate the opening of this spring fed water site that was so strong that they actually gravity piped it down the hill to two more water sites to provide for 3 communities. Now after a devastating landslide, many of the villagers were scrambling to find a suitable spot to relocate their huts while everyone was in shock over losing their clean water supply.
Although the landslide occurred only 2 weeks before we arrived in Ethiopia, Hawassa Hope had already been busy reaching out to secure support to repair this site. Unfortunately after surveying the massive boulders and unstable conditions of the mountainside, it was confirmed that this site would have to be abandoned.
The exciting thing about working with a smaller organization like Hawassa Hope is that they don't have all of the levels of red tape to sort through to make a decision. I'm not saying that they do things spur of the moment, or without due diligence in regards to investigating the best options. It just means that a report that has been sitting on a desk for a couple days is approved, it's not then shuffled up the ladder destined to sit on several more desks before a plan is put into action. In this case, in the few weeks since the landslide, an exploratory trip had been made and another water site close by had been identified.
On our trip, after scrambling over rocks, we met with the villagers along with the District Director for that area. After addressing the crowd, we set off to investigate this new potential site. Traveling with both the proper government official and one of the founders of Hawassa Hope all of the pieces were in place for a quick decision. With funding for this site pretty well in place, the next step was having the Government geological experts take a look to assure the quality of this water source.
All three sites that we visited were different, yet very similar. Our focus was never just on clean water, but also on the people. By providing clean safe water we can not only improve the quality of life, we just might save a life as well. With very limited access to clinics and even less access to basic medicines, even a simple waterborne illness can become fatal.
My heart breaks when I consider that here in America the National Kitchen and Bath Association said the average cost for remodeling a bathroom in 2016 was $11,364.
But maybe instead of crying, I should be excited. With as much money as we spend in America on coffee, sodas (and remodeling bathrooms), not to mention cars and trucks, it should be easy to get people to invest in a water project.
Our family already committed to the Bursa water site and Hawassa Hope has put together funds for the Bona site, but that still leaves the Arbagona site. We would love for you to partner with us and Hawassa Hope to fund this site as well.


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Letter: Israel, Saudi Arabia not our only allies
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By Chico Enterprise-Record |
PUBLISHED: December 5, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
What an odd — and misleading — headline for the editorial Monday: "Deal with Iran upsets our allies." The editorial discussed the agreement between Iran and six major nations — the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and China.
And who are the allies "fit to be tied" by this deal? Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, a major funding source for jihadists in Syria, and a nation where women are not allowed to drive nor vote. And Israel, which has nuclear weapons and the most powerful military in the region, has repeatedly invaded its neighbors (Lebanon in 1978,1982, 2006), killed civilians (over a thousand in Gaza just five years ago), made bombing raids on nearby countries (most recently Latakia in October, believed by the BBC to be the sixth Israeli attack on Syria this year), and the arrogance to berate the United States whenever we don"t do what they tell us to do.
Of course we listen to our allies, but should we let Israel and Saudi Arabia drive our foreign policy? My thanks to our own government — and those other nations who joined with us — for doing the hard negotiating to get this deal with Iran, and the one with Syria in September. These are steps in the right direction, away from military action that doesn"t serve our interests and that we can"t afford, and toward peace and stability in the region.
— Janet Leslie, Chico
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UQ revitalises ancient art of Tai Chi to help people SMILE
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A University of Queensland study has revitalised an ancient martial art into a world-first Tai Chi-based exercise program that targets obese people suffering depression, anxiety and stress.
UQ School of Medicine research scientist and mind-body therapy expert Dr Xin Liu said the program was the first to establish scientifically-significant benefits for the three common mental health conditions in people with fat around the waist.
He said the research was funded by beyondblue and the National Heart Foundation and published in the journal, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
"Depression, anxiety and stress often co-exist, all are contributing factors to cardiovascular diseases and other health issues, including stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and obesity," Dr Liu said.
Dr Xin Liu edited package from The University of Queensland on Vimeo available for media use. The study of the Sustainable Mastery of Innovative Lifelong Exercise (SMILE) program involved more than 200 participants aged between 19 and 77, suffering depression and obesity, with 65 per cent having a range of other chronic illnesses.
Dr Liu said this program is effective for this group as it has been tailored as an enjoyable, therapeutic regime that is easily learned and targets specific internal organs.
"The group's level of severity of depression decreased by 32 per cent after three months of the program, and by nearly 40 per cent after six months," Dr Liu said.
"The study also showed significant improvements in anxiety (by 23 per cent) and stress levels (by 24 per cent) after a six-month intervention."
Dr Liu said the results also showed improvement in the participants' leg strength, essential to increasing physical activity, adding to mental and heart health benefits.
"The program could also be easily implemented in the workplace where there is high pressure causing stress and anxiety, thereby benefiting the wellness of staff and improving productivity."
The CEO of beyondblue Georgie Harman said finding something that reduces the severity of depression or anxiety through regular physical exercise and building social connections can be a huge challenge.
"The research demonstrates that this form of exercise program may be an effective way for some people to manage their anxiety or depression, in concert with other treatment recommended by their GP," Ms Harman said.
Media: Dr Xin Liu, +61 7 3443 7483, xin.liu@uqconnect.edu.au; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Media Manager Bernadette Condren, +61 7 3346 5309, b.condren@uq.edu.au or Reid Sexton, +61 3 9810 6187 or 0413 777 393 to arrange an interview with Ms Harman.
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Waxman Tells Committee Guantanamo Should Close
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL'S WAXMAN CALLS FOR GUANTANAMO CLOSURE
Tells Congessional Committee That Move Would Help Combat Terrorism
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July 16, 2008 (NEW YORK) – Columbia Law School Professor Matthew Waxman told an independent Congressional committee yesterday that, while closing the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay would be hard, "Guantanamo should be closed because doing so – if handled right – will improve, not detract from, our ability to combat terrorism."
Waxman also cautioned that Guantanamo is a "symptom of a much larger problem, and we should not consider it in isolation from other U.S. Government detention operations."
Waxman, an associate professor of law at Columbia Law School, gave his testimony before the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the United States Helsinki Commission, which is an independent government agency created by Congress to monitor and encourage compliance with human rights and other agreements based on the 1975 Helsinki Final Act.
To read Waxman's full testimony, click here.
Waxman noted that on Sept. 11, 2001, the United States confronted a grave threat and had to take urgent action but "neither traditional criminal law nor the law of war provided clear solutions." Seven years later, he continued, in light of much new experience, "we need to reconsider the basic legal and policy decisions taken immediately after 9/11."
Guantanamo is part of a larger issue, because "for the foreseeable future the United States and its allies will continue to capture suspected terrorists… and will need a durable framework for handling them," Waxman said. "This framework must permit the long-term detention of the most dangerous individuals while facilitating intelligence collection … but with rules and procedures that are politically, legally, ethically and diplomatically sustainable."
Despite the many challenges to doing so, Waxman said, Guantanamo should be closed because the controversy it generates has impeded cooperation among U.S. allies. In addition, "negative impressions abroad about Guantanamo also undermine our ability to promote principles of justice, rule-of-law and good governance, which are tied to our success in combating violent extremism."
He said the most promising alternative to Guantanamo "will require a combination of prosecuting some (detainees) in civilian or military courts, transferring or releasing others to home countries … and perhaps detaining or even releasing some of them inside the United States."
Waxman concluded his testimony by stressing that "[a]ll of the alternatives to Guantanamo carry risks, including the possibility that some dangerous individuals may be released." "But," he continued, "this risk should not determine unilaterally our policy. Detention policy is not about eliminating risk, but about balancing and managing competing risks, including risks to our values and legal system."
Waxman, who joined the Columbia Law School faculty in 2007, had for the prior seven years served in several national security policy positions within the executive branch. From 2004 to 2005 he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Detainee Affairs, a position created after the Abu Ghraib prison crisis in Iraq to advise on and help manage the improvement of U.S. military detention policy and operations, including those related to the fight against al Qaeda.
He wrote an op-ed published last October in the Washington Post about how to shut Guantanamo down properly. To read the piece, click here.
Journalists interesting in speaking with Professor Waxman can schedule interviews through the Columbia Law School Public Affairs office at 212-854-2650. TV and radio interviews can also be arranged. The Law School has an on-campus studio equipped with IFB and ISDN lines.


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Adam N. Michel, Joel Griffith: The big fib about 'Opportunity Zones' and your tax dollars
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On paper, the idea behind the Opportunity Zones program – a lesser-known provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – seems sound: help economically distressed areas around the country by delivering special tax advantages for certain investments.
In practice, however, similar programs haven't worked out as intended. Before expanding the program, as some members of Congress and state legislatures have proposed, lawmakers should wait to make sure Opportunity Zones yield results absent from past programs.
Broadly available tax cuts benefit all Americans, especially the most vulnerable, through a strong economy that generates demand for workers and raises their wages through productivity gains. But targeted development programs similar to Opportunity Zones fail to help those in need. In fact, they have a history of unintended consequences and corruption.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEEKS TO BOOST OPPORTUNITY ZONES
Good intentions aren't enough. Subsidies from Washington fail to address the underlying causes of concentrated poverty – causes such as lack of educational choice, restrictions on worker freedom, and onerous local regulation and mismanagement.
The gleaming luxury apartment buildings, high-tech industrial parks, and designer shopping centers constructed in these zones generally serve individuals who are already thriving. Place-based economic planning won't help those saddled with more complex institutional problems.
For example, workers without adequate skills will not suddenly be qualified for higher-paying jobs. Those with meager incomes will not suddenly be able to afford luxury housing.
Wide-ranging surveys conducted by federal, state and private researchers of targeted economic development programs find that these programs produce few positive results for the intended recipients. They often leave communities poorer than they started.
A series of studies find current residents of targeted areas don't see an increase in wages following the development aid, but they do experience rising rental costs. Higher living costs without higher wages result in a lower standard of living for the communities the politicians were trying to help. A congressional report found no "general improvement in the economic conditions of the locals."
Analysis of six state enterprise zones shows subsidies attracted new businesses which proceeded to snuff out a similar number of existing competitors employing native residents. The net impact on the number of businesses was zero. In Maryland, manufacturing jobs declined faster in the incentive zones than in the rest of the state and did not benefit zone residents.
Moreover, these programs come at a huge cost to taxpayers – in many instances exceeding $100,000 for each job created.
And this sea of government money leads to corruption and graft. Directors of the Gary Indiana Urban Enterprise Association were charged with conspiracy, mail fraud, and federal program theft of nearly $1 million. In Atlanta, targeted subsidies are connected to corruption and mismanagement, resulting in 82 percent of the programs achieving not one of their goals of helping poor communities.
Past place-based programs have relied upon complicated tax credits and direct subsidies with many government strings attached. Although Opportunity Zones share similar goals, the new program is streamlined with capital gains tax breaks on investments made through investment vehicles in 8,700 designated areas nationwide.
Commendably, the new program contains far less red tape and industry-specific favoritism than some prior place-based programs. However, these programs, by their very nature, can't resolve the complicated institutional barriers to economic opportunity.
In addition, because politicians are empowered to decide which neighborhoods win and lose, these programs tend to breed cronyism. Often, these decisions benefit politically connected developers and investors who have rigged the system in their favor.
Something other than merit and need seems to be driving Opportunity Zones. Early evidence suggests that it is not the lowest income communities who are seeing the bulk of the new developments.
After a frenzy of lobbying in New Orleans, the central business district was designated a special zone despite it not being a low-income area. Investments that were already in the works received the special designation in Baltimore's Port Covington thanks to powerful political connections and a mapping error from an overly complex program design.
Luxury apartments in Portland Oregon's vibrant downtown district and in residents in New York City's Brooklyn Heights, where the median income is $94,000 a year, and even 15 NFL stadiums are all benefiting from the new federal tax privilege.
The Opportunity Zone tax breaks will likely increase visible signs of investment in targeted areas. However, much of this will represent a shift in investment, not new investments.
Workers not in Opportunity Zones are being disadvantaged to make businesses in zones favored by bureaucrats, politicians, and special interests artificially more profitable.
Unlike the narrow, targeted tax preferences exhibited by this newest version of place-based subsidies, the evidence is clear that broad-based tax cuts benefit all Americans through a strong economy. Institutional and local reforms are needed to enable residents of impoverished communities to seize the opportunities created by a strong national economy.
Joel Griffith is a research fellow in the Roe Institute at The Heritage Foundation.
Adam Michel is a Senior Policy Analyst, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget.


Sanderson Ford is at it again and this time, they are teaming up with Roush Performance for a double dose of American muscle in the form of the "Jack Roush Tribute" Mustang. To be sold at the Barret-Jackson Auction, this Mustang has a very special purpose.
With the final auction price totaling to $175,000, not only will the proud owner have the 50th Anniversary Mustang AND the 30th Anniversary of Jack Roush's Champion Motorcraft Mustang all in one, but 100% of the proceeds will be going to benefit the Military Assistance Mission (MAM). MAM is an organization that "serves local Arizona military, their families, and wounded heroes with financial and morale aide", as stated by the MAM CEO, Margy Bons.
Margy Bons started MAM in honor of her son, Michael Adam Marzano, who fought and died for our country in Iraq.
The 2015 Ford Mustang was donated by Sanderson Ford and made into what it is by the Roush Performance team. With a Phase 2 Roush-charged 5.0-liter V8 power plant that boasts an incredible 727hp, courtesy of Roush Performance's R2300 TVS supercharger, this Mustang has more horsepower per liter than any other American muscle care on the market.
And the fun doesn't stop there! The white exterior keeps it classy while the red interior gives it a dangerous feel. Want to not only be the envy of all of your friends, but also help a great cause? You've come to the right place!
Peoria, Arizona is home to a wonderful community that thrives outside of Phoenix. The city boasts a population of more than 154,000 and has a number of interesting things to do and see. The history behind the now-thriving area has a major significance in the area. Paying a visit to Peoria isn't something many regret, especially after they've stopped by one of the local hotspots!
The city's roots lie with four families who relocated to the area from Peoria, Illinois. The new arrivals were quick to file a plot map, complete with streets. Their efforts brought the Santa, Prescott, and Phoenix Railroad which gave the city's popularity a boost as a popular stop.
There are dozens of museums oriented around space but the Challenger Space Center offers a unique look at what lies above us. The learning environment is perfect for families and adults alike. Activities include simulated space flight missions where visitors can take on the role of mission control, flight crews, and more.
There are few better places to grab a steak than Firebirds Wood Fired Grille. This premier restaurant is a local favorite due to its friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and delicious food that brings return visitors time and time again.
We here at Sanderson Ford hope to see you around Peoria sometime soon!
This past summer on July 24th, 2016, a tragic accident occurred in which seven-year-old Dylan was thrown off a motor boat during his summer vacation and sustained injuries to his jaw, right arm, and right leg. Sanderson Ford has come together with the community to raise money for Dylan's recovery through the Race for Recovery event. If you want to help, all you have to do is donate – and instantly be enrolled in a raffle to win a 2016 Stage 3 Roush Mustang.
You can enter the Race for Recovery during normal business hours at Sanderson Ford or attend any local car show events listed on the Dylan's Recovery website before November 13th. 100% of the proceeds will go towards Dylan's hospital expenses. If you donate $10, you will receive 1 raffle ticket, but you can also donate $50 for 6 tickets or $100 for 13 tickets. The drawing will happen on Monday, November 14th.
The 2016 Stage 3 Roush Mustang has an MSRP of $69,215, so enter for your chance to win this beautiful sports car. Of course, no matter who wins, you will still be donating to a worthy cause – the wellbeing and future of Dylan and his family. None of the proceeds from the Race to Recovery will be used to cover the cost of promotional events or the vehicle itself, so you can rest assured your money is in good hands.
It's not every day you turn 61, but here at Sanderson Ford, that's exactly what we just did! Sanderson Ford's 61st anniversary was a milestone for our staff and technicians. Through our long years in the Phoenix community, we've made leaps and bounds and have the awards to show for it. Customer satisfaction has been our top priority since our founding and with this latest anniversary, we're looking to offer specials that prove it.
The Phoenix community is important to us, and we have a reputation to uphold for excellent service. We've won both corporate and community awards for decades, including the coveted "President's Award." Not only have we won the prestigious award consistently, we've often been the only dealership in the Phoenix Metro area to receive it.
Originally founded on May 1, 1955, by Don Sanderson Ford in Glendale as Glendale Motors, we've grown to offer and service every model in the Ford lineup. We also offer a selection of used cars for first-time or cost-conscious drivers.
A premiere Ford dealership, we offer every service possible. From Ford parts to routine maintenance to repairs, and more, we here at Sanderson Ford are all about going above and beyond customer expectations.
Let us here at Sanderson Ford demonstrate our commitment and show you why we've won many prestigious awards year after year.
Marking our 60th Anniversary, we're launching some major sales from May 1st – May 16th. In fact, this is the biggest sale we've ever had, offering customers an array of incentives just for stopping by. Come celebrate 60 years of quality deals during the next couple of weeks.
The Sanderson Ford 60th Anniversary Sale is offering customers some incredible deals, some of which you can get just for stopping by. For every new vehicle purchased, customers will also have their choice between a free 50-inch smart TV or a $500 Visa gift card. Who doesn't like free stuff?
Not sure if you want to buy a new car? Customers who simply stop by during our Anniversary Celebration will receive a pair of Diamondback tickets (while supplies last). On top of all these great deals, Sanderson is offering an array of great discounts and has its largest selection of inventory since the dealership began.
Here at Sanderson Ford, we've gotten used to a certain high standard in our work—and hopefully that has been reflected in our customer service over the years. Actually, we don't have to rely on hope. Sanderson Ford has again been recognized with the President's Award. It's the tenth straight time we've been named to the list, and the 17th time overall.
The award highlights dealerships that deliver amazing results, both in terms of sales and customer satisfaction. As such, there's no greater honor for a dealership then to win the President's Award. That's what makes our tenth annual award so special—it proves that we've lived up to our own high standard for a very long time.
Sanderson Ford is one of eight Phoenix Region dealerships to win the award this year, which both puts us in an elite group and also highlights how great the Phoenix Region is. However, no other dealer has a streak longer than four years, which puts Sanderson in a class all of its own. Come see us then to learn more about our methods and to check out our inventory today!
Do you or someone you know have limited mobility? If the answer is yes, then Sanderson Ford has the solution for you. The 2014 Transit Connect is the most popular vehicle for customers with limited mobility who are participating in the Ford Mobility Motoring Reimbursement Program.
The Transit Connect features a very unique style, many capabilities for those with limited mobility that are looking to live more independently, as well as affordability. The suggested retail price of the 2014 Transit Connect Wagon is $24,525 and it can be upfitted for an additional cost. This includes a premium seat added that lowers for easier access to the vehicle, or a lift that can be used to accommodate a motorized scooter or wheelchair. The extra uplift costs depend on the technology.
Interested in purchasing a 2014 Transit Connect to make your life easier? Do you have questions about whether or not this is the right choice for you? Then contact Fred Scelzo, an employee of Sanderson Ford who is dedicated to stocking handicap vehicles and making sure you get the vehicle you need!
We all know that Phoenix can get pretty toasty around this time of year. We are fortunate enough to be able to escape the heat with cool air and water, but there are some that aren't as fortunate. At Sanderson Ford, we have once again teamed up with the Salvation Army to help in the Salvation Army Hydration Project. If you are looking for a way to help, read on!
You can do your part in bringing in cases of water to the dealership from now until June 21st. If you are not able to donate a case of water, a $5 donation is also accepted and we will purchase the water for you! As an incentive, each case or monetary donation will get you a half-off coupon to Big Surf Water Park!
Our goal was to collect 200 cases of water and as of now, we are over 500 cases! All donations stay local, so help us end the Salvation Army's Hydration Project strong by donating a case of water today!


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10. The Banquet
Script by Jean Dufaux - Art by Theo Caneschi
What could be more moving than a reunion of childhood friends making peace after long enmity and tragic misunderstanding? Lucius Murena and the Emperor emerge from their long-awaited meeting with rekindled trust and affection. But in Nero's Rome, such victories are always fleeting. When a brutal murder attempt leaves Murena on the brink of death, his memory is erased by a family of patricians plotting to assassinate Nero with the help of the Emperor's own dear advisor, Seneca. The series, a dive into the intricate and deadly world of ancient Rome, is back with this tenth volume.
Murena – Compilation 1 Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
1. Purple and Gold Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
2. Of Sand and Blood Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
3. The Best of All Mothers Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
4. We Who Are About to Die Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
5. The Black Goddess Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
6. The Blood of Beasts Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
7. The Life of Fire Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
8. Revenge of the Ashes Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
9. The Thorns Murena Philippe Delaby & Jean Dufaux
There's a treasure, long hidden, deep in the heart of the Turkish desert. All those who have tried to obtain it have never returned. But Kim Nelson, a young Englishwoman, has inherited the... 4,99€
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Within the cool walls of the pavilion of pleasures, Jade instructs Tamila how to use her body to captivate a man. The man in question is the Maharajah and Tamila is the daughter of Raja Singh, a... 4,99€
Djinn 11. An Eternal Youth Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux
The Africa cycle comes to a close with this ninth volume of the Djinn series. Kim Nelson finally finds the black pearl of Anaktu and Jade fulfills her destiny by uniting with the legendary Gorilla... 4,99€
Djinn 9. The Gorilla King Ana Miralles & Jean Dufaux


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Guess Who Isn't Paying Taxes – Part II
By Ashley Mergen
Last year, we tackled one of the lesser-known liabilities of counterfeiting and piracy- lost tax revenue. While a lot has happened in the last 365 days that may be affecting your taxes (Obamacare, anyone?), unfortunately the problem still remains pervasive, making education and enforcement against these economic crimes all the more important. Here we have a little reminder of how the bad guys behind fake purses, pirated software, and counterfeit pills are sticking it to the American people:
While most of us begrudgingly stood in line at the post office yesterday to send in our checks to Uncle Sam, there are others who, well, did not. And it's not because they couldn't. Some of these tax-adverse "entrepreneurs" raked in anywhere from $120,000 to $10 million, and even $100 million through illicit counterfeiting and piracy operations.
That fake handbag or pirated song takes so much more than just from the creator's bottom line. It takes from local, state, and federal tax revenue, which in turn undercuts school programs, public safety systems, or transportation projects, leaving main street businesses and consumers like you and I to pick up the tab.
In fact, it's estimated that counterfeiting and piracy deprive the global economy of more than $650 billion in revenue, a number expected to skyrocket each year. In 2010, the U.S. Government and Accountability Office studied the effects of this shadow market and found that in addition to posing risks to consumer health, industry viability, and economic competitiveness, intellectual property (IP) theft also hacks away at government resources in more than one way:
"Many of the experts we interviewed identified lost tax revenue as an effect of counterfeiting and piracy on governments. IP owners or producers of legitimate goods who lose revenue because of competition from counterfeiters pay less in taxes. The U.S. government also incurs costs due to IP protection and enforcement efforts. Researchers have found anecdotal evidence that organized criminal and terrorist organizations are involved in counterfeiting and piracy. A 2009 RAND Corporation study, for example, presented case studies showing the involvement of organized crime or terrorist groups involved in film piracy to generate funding for their activities. Because criminal networks are involved, government law enforcement priorities may be affected since more resources are devoted to combating these networks."
While legitimate, law-abiding innovators are providing healthcare and wages for employees and are paying their dues every April 15th, IP thieves are blatantly ignoring all civic and corporate responsibilities; all the while forcing an even greater amount of government resources to be spent in enforcement.
There's no doubt that IP crimes are a scourge on our economy, but it's important to consider the many precipitating consequences of their activities, with government funding as a less obvious but nonetheless important example.
The products may be fake, but the outrage should be real.
Later this month, we'll be highlighting the IP enforcement agencies that are at the forefront of bringing to justice those who are skirting laws for personal gain. Please join us in person or by telecast for the 2014 IP Champions Conference. Information and registration can be found at www.theglobalipcenter.com/IPChampions.


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Q: Python - Properly Use OR function
Possible Duplicate:
OR behaviour in python:

Probably extremely basic, but I'm a bit stuck after searching around. To me, this line of code should result in it printing "ELSE" as the string does not contain either word. Obviously it's not that simple and can't seem to figure out why. I've made sure to split the string in to a list just to make things easier to search. What am I doing wrong?
string = "Johnny Was Here Yesterday"
string = string.split()

if "Bob" or "Hello" in string:
    print "IF"
else:
    print "ELSE"

A: The proper way is to do this:
if 'Bob' in text or 'Hello' in text:
    print 'IF'
else:
    print 'ELSE'

The reason your code doesn't work is because Python evaluates that as:
if ('Bob') or ('Hello' in text):

Because 'Bob' always evaluates to True, your function always prints 'IF'
By the way, it's not good to use str or string as a variable name, as it overwrites the very useful builtin method str() or the library string.

A: In Python, non-empty string evaluate to True.
Your if statement is interpreted as follows:
if ("Bob") or ("Hello" in string"):

Since "Bob" is a non empty string, the statement always evaluates to True.
You should use something like
if "Bob" in string or "Hello" in string:

or
if any(map(lambda x: x in string, ["Bob", "Hello"]))

As noted in other answers, you may wish to reconsider using the variable name string as it clashes with one of pythons standard libraries.

A: The way it's written, there will be two tests; the first test is if "Bob", the second test is "Hello" in string. if str is always true for any non-empty string, so if "Bob" always evaluates to true.
You can fix this by either using if ("Bob" in string) or ("Hello" in string):, or by using if any((x in string for x in ["Hello", "Bob"]):.

A: "Bob" is a 3-length string, it is True when it is in the cause.
>>> bool("Bob")
True
>>> bool("")
False

You should modify to:
if "Bob" in string or "Hello" in string:
    print "IF"
else:
    print "ELSE"

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LG stops making mobile phones
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LG Electronics stated that the company would stop production and sales of smartphones after several years of losses.
In 2013, the South Korean technology giant was the third largest mobile phone maker after Samsung and Apple.
In January 2021, LG announced that the company was considering all possibilities and tried, among other things, to sell the mobile division to Vingroup in Vietnam. The parties, however, did not agree on the terms of the sale. In the last six years, however, sales have weakened, and LG has lost an amount equivalent to 4.5 billion US dollars.
Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/364988/lg-electronics-quarterly-revenue-by-segment/
The smartphone business is the smallest of LG's five divisions, just 7.4% of revenue. And its current global mobile phone market share is about 2%. Compared to its domestic competitor Samsung of 256 million, LG only sold 28 million phones in 2020.
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Recently a friend tried to cheer me up by asking me to imagine him dancing with Alia Bhatt. In retrospect it would've worked, but at the time I had no clue who Alia Bhatt is, so it didn't really work. Upon looking her up and see how cute she is, I set out to watch the three newest films she's been in: 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Highway. After watching the first two films I was convinced that Alia is capable of only two noteworthy expressions:
The one where she purses her mouth and pouts:
And the one where she gives a close-mouthed smile:
But after watching Highway I definitely have newfound respect for her. The movie is unlike the typical drivel that Bollywood continues to churn out year after year. It's script is entirely unlke anything I've seen before (even in Hollywood) and despite the fact that it doesn't really break the norm of having romance in Hindi films, it does a lot of things right. And Alia's performance in the movie is exemplary. She displays a wide range of emotions through body language, speech and expressions and really nails the performance of a girl who has been kidnapped. The wiki page claims that the movie is about a kidnapped girl who develops Stockholm Syndrome but I'm not entirely convinced that she has Stockholm Syndrome in the movie. At the risk of spoiling the movie, I'll just say that some of her actions seemed a lot more far-fetched than empathy towards her captors or even defending them. I mean, she does seem like a changed person towards the end of the movie, and the experience appears to have affected her in a rather positive way, so I'm not certain that the director intended to portray her behavior as being solely the result of bonding with her captors under a stressful situation.


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package jp.co.ntt.oss;

import java.sql.Connection;

import javax.transaction.Status;
import javax.transaction.UserTransaction;

import jp.co.ntt.oss.data.DatabaseResource;
import jp.co.ntt.oss.data.Subscriber;
import jp.co.ntt.oss.data.Subscription;
import jp.co.ntt.oss.data.SyncDatabaseDAO;
import jp.co.ntt.oss.utility.PropertyCtrl;

import org.apache.commons.cli.CommandLine;
import org.apache.commons.cli.HelpFormatter;
import org.apache.commons.cli.OptionBuilder;
import org.apache.commons.cli.Options;
import org.apache.log4j.Logger;

public class DetachCommand implements SyncDatabaseCommand {
	private static Logger log = Logger.getLogger(DetachCommand.class);
	private static PropertyCtrl mProperty = PropertyCtrl.getInstance();

	private boolean showHelp = false;
	private String schema = null;
	private String table = null;
	private String server = null;
	private boolean force = false;

	public DetachCommand(final CommandLine commandLine)
			throws SyncDatabaseException {
		if (commandLine.hasOption("help")) {
			showHelp = true;
			return;
		}

		/* checking necessary argument */
		if (!commandLine.hasOption("server")
				|| !commandLine.hasOption("schema")
				|| !commandLine.hasOption("table")) {
			showHelp();
			throw new SyncDatabaseException("error.command");
		}

		/* set argument */
		schema = commandLine.getOptionValue("schema");
		table = commandLine.getOptionValue("table");
		server = commandLine.getOptionValue("server");
		if (commandLine.hasOption("force")) {
			force = true;
		}
	}

	@Override
	public final void execute() throws Exception {
		// show detach command help
		if (showHelp) {
			showHelp();
			return;
		}

		DatabaseResource replicaDB = null;
		DatabaseResource masterDB = null;
		Connection replicaConn = null;
		Connection masterConn = null;
		UserTransaction utx = null;
		boolean updated = false;
		boolean detached = false;

		try {
			Subscription subs = null;
			Subscriber suber = null;

			// get replica server connection
			replicaDB = new DatabaseResource(server);
			replicaConn = replicaDB.getConnection();

			// begin transaction
			utx = replicaDB.getUserTransaction();
			utx.begin();

			// get subscription data
			subs = SyncDatabaseDAO.getSubscription(replicaConn, schema, table);

			if (subs.getSubsID() != Subscription.NOT_HAVE_SUBSCRIBER) {
				// get master server connection
				try {
					masterDB = new DatabaseResource(subs.getSrvname());
					masterConn = masterDB.getConnection();
				} catch (Exception e) {
					if (!force) {
						throw e;
					}

					log.warn(e.getMessage());
				}
			}

			// unsubscribe replica
			SyncDatabaseDAO.unSubscribeObserver(replicaConn, schema, table);

			if (masterConn != null) {
				if (force) {
					utx.commit();
					updated = true;
					utx.begin();
				}

				// get subscriber data
				suber = SyncDatabaseDAO.getSubscriber(masterConn, subs
						.getSubsID());

				if (suber.getNspName() == null || suber.getRelName() == null) {
					log.warn(mProperty.getMessage("error.master.dropped", suber
							.getSubsID()));
				}

				// unsubscribe master
				SyncDatabaseDAO.unSubscribeMlog(masterConn, suber.getSubsID());
			}

			// commit transaction
			utx.commit();
			log.info(mProperty.getMessage("info.detach.success"));
			detached = true;

			// purge
			if (suber != null) {
				if (suber.getNspName() == null || suber.getRelName() == null) {
					log.debug("no purge");
					return;
				}

				utx.setTransactionTimeout(DatabaseResource.DEFAULT_TIMEOUT);
				utx.begin();
				SyncDatabaseDAO.purgeMlog(masterConn, suber.getNspName(), suber
						.getRelName());

				// commit transaction
				utx.commit();
			}
		} catch (final Exception e) {
			// rollback transaction
			if (utx != null && utx.getStatus() != Status.STATUS_NO_TRANSACTION) {
				utx.rollback();
			}

			if (!(detached || (force && updated))) {
				throw e;
			}

			log.warn(e.getMessage());
		} finally {
			// release resources
			if (replicaConn != null) {
				replicaConn.close();
			}
			if (replicaDB != null) {
				replicaDB.stop();
			}
			if (masterConn != null) {
				masterConn.close();
			}
			if (masterDB != null) {
				masterDB.stop();
			}
		}
	}

	/* get detach command options */
	@SuppressWarnings("static-access")
	public static Options getOptions() {
		final Options options = new Options();
		options.addOption(null, "force", false, "force detach");
		options.addOption(null, "help", false, "show help");
		options.addOption(OptionBuilder.withLongOpt("schema").withDescription(
				"replica schema name").hasArgs(1).withArgName("schema name")
				.create());
		options.addOption(OptionBuilder.withLongOpt("server").withDescription(
				"replica server name").hasArgs(1).withArgName("server name")
				.create());
		options.addOption(OptionBuilder.withLongOpt("table").withDescription(
				"replica table name").hasArgs(1).withArgName("table name")
				.create());

		return options;
	}

	/* show detach command help */
	public static void showHelp() {
		final Options options = getOptions();
		final HelpFormatter f = new HelpFormatter();
		f.printHelp("SyncDatabase detach", options);
	}
}

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Random or procedurally generated elements in game design have become a popular mechanic to add replayability and depth to games these days. Keeping the player guessing is a great way to keep them coming back, and we see this a lot in the rogue-like genre. However, randomness does come at a price and can cause problems of its own that I want to talk about.
Randomly generated content or events can be seen in any game where replayability is a major part of it. Recently I've been playing Rimworld: A colony management simulator similar to Dwarf Fortress. In the game, each day can feature random events as small as rain, to every animal going nuts and attacking your people. The game is built around telling stories and keeping the player interested and engaged.
We can see this kind of design in rogue-likes with procedural or randomly generated elements or floors. Each time someone plays the game, the algorithm at work will present something new to challenge the player. The point of these mechanics is simple: If the player runs out of ways to be surprised by the game, then the game is finished for them.
One of the problems I had with Prison Architect was how repetitive it got once you knew what you were doing. There simply weren't enough variables to present a different experience each time. Same goes for Cities Skylines, and how the game basically played out the same every time due to the progression model.
Another case is when an open-ended game simply doesn't provide enough options on how to proceed. In Anno 2205, the lack of building variety meant that every corporation had to be built the same way no matter where you started.
This is why random events and elements add so much to games when it works. With that said, there is a point when the game becomes more like playing Russian roulette than it is playing the game.
The problem with random events is in the name: They're random. While it may not sound right, there is a point where randomness can come back to bite the designer and impact the experience too harshly.
Playing Rimworld for instance, I had situations where the randomness basically was an instant death. Some examples: Bandit wave with weapons too advanced to fight, animal aggression triggered, bug hive appearing next to my compound and so on. Each one of these events could be chosen at random, and they each caused my entire colony to wipe and end the game.
Here's the kicker, reloading the game caused it to use different events. In one recording, I literally had to reload the game four times in the span of minutes, because each situation it spawned was a game ender. This isn't the case of the player (or me) having to get better or prepare, but the game basically throwing up the "Time to Die" sign for my colony.
The fact that this could happen at any moment makes it really hard to get invested in my colony or game, and why good randomness has a layer of control to it.
There is a line when randomness runs amuck in a game design. The key point is when playing the game is focused on the random elements and not on the player themselves. We can see this in many poorly-designed rogue-likes where an entire run's success has no bearing on the player's skill or knowledge of the game.
If the game just rolls a dice and decides anything below five means you lose, then what's the point of playing? With that said, there is still the balancing challenge of how much should player skill impact things.
In the Binding of Isaac, unlucky items can be mitigated to some extent by the player, but there is a limit.
While you can get through to Mom without crazy items, you won't be able to win the extra levels without finding good stuff. With that said, the game does give you plenty of options and advanced ways to get those items.
Each time I've lost a game of Rimworld, it wasn't a matter of me having to learn something new or get better, but simply having the RNG Gods be mad at me. What am I supposed to do when my three-man colony gets attacked by five bandits with grenade launchers?
I know supporters will argue that that's just part of the game, but the player should be given the tools to help get around a bad hand, not get blown out of the water when the game decides it's time. With that said, there is an even greater problem when randomness goes too far: It actually makes the game more linear.
You may think that having anything can happen at anytime makes your game unpredictable, but it can actually do the opposite. If the player knows that certain events can occur that ends their game every time, they will learn the best ways to get around it. Going back to Rimworld, I now know that I have to rush to get turrets for defenses, as there are no other early game techs that provide adequate defense.
That means I just created a set order of things to do in a random game. The more polarizing you make your events, the more players will be forced to think about them at all times; making their strategies become the same in each play.
In Necropolis, despite featuring procedurally generated levels, the game in its current form is very repetitive. The reason is that there is just not enough diversity in the base mechanics and design to make each play feel different.
What that means is no matter how the levels are created, they'll still force the player through them the same way every time.
Games where randomness works are those that allow for different solutions and options based on what happens. The player is not reacting the same time each play, but adapting and figuring out new synergies and opportunities.
What I loved about Renowned Explorers was how much your strategy can change based on who was in your party and the treasures you found. Sometimes, my entire strategy changed halfway through thanks to one powerful treasure bonus. The recent expansion even added in an additional end-game mission; providing players with another way to win.
Going back to The Binding of Isaac, how you play the game can change with just one item pickup; forcing the player to roll with the punches or go for insane synergies.
Well-designed randomly-generated content keeps the player on their toes and prevents the game from becoming one-note. As we've talked about, too much or too little randomness can hurt a game's design and appeal over the long run. No one wants to play a rogue-like where they'll see everything after one hour; just as how no one wants to play a game where losing is completely up to the game's discretion.
If you want the game to constantly keep the player guessing, then you have to give them the tools to adapt. There should never be one good solution to a problem; make multiple.
Going back to the Rimworld bandit attacks, instead of needing turrets, why couldn't I set up a moat, or dig pits, or even just negotiate? It doesn't matter how many situations and random events you have if the list of solutions is too small.
Good design presents the player with a number of options and asks them to make the best out of a bad situation. The point is that there has to be options. If everything only has one way to do it, then you have a game designed around random events with linear solutions, and that's just a game-ender for replayability.
Interesting article (I wondered why the Rimworld LPs stopped:) This is something I've been thinking about after playing a rogue-like from the 80's recently (Omega).
Another way around this problem I have seen is the use of a "storyteller". Basically, the RNG is run through a "storyteller" filter to ensure only suitable events for the current stage of the game are allowed. Or control is the other way round. In any case, the game is semi-random as the storyteller tries to impose a narrative. Can't remember where I heard about this now (spacegamejunkie podcast maybe?).
I might still play some Rimworld, as recent plays off recording have been getting better, but we'll see how things go.


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Ms. Johnson dedicates her life to helping and supporting others. She acknowledged her call to activism in 1992 when she first became the President of the TNRC. She believes it takes a village to raise a child, and is committed to building up her community and tearing down every stronghold that plagues the people in her neighborhood. Ms. Johnson is committed to engaging communities and government in dialogue about how to create viable solutions for the problems that people living in public housing face. She is instrumental in integrating service, professionalism, and community activism into the mission and purpose of the TNRC.
Partnerships with elected officials, charity fundraisers, economic development training, social justice advocacy projects and community connection events are the hallmarks of Ms. Johnson's tenure as president. She continues to find opportunities to empower and equip the TNRC through assisting faith-based institutions, community leaders and community members with strategies, plans and advisement. Ms. Johnson is a powerful voice in the community and willcontinue to blaze trails for the advancement of people living in public housing.
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Indiana Man Wins Holiday Cash With $500,000 Scratch-Off Lotto Ticket
by Jake Garza
Christmas came early for one lottery player in southern Indiana.
Todd Willenborg managed to snag a $500,000 top prize from a $500 Grand scratch-off ticket.
$500,000 Hoosier Lottery prize
Willenborg lives in Jeffersonville, Indiana and plays the Hoosier Lottery regularly.
This time around, he was buying some soda along with the ticket that led to his lucky win.
The most Willenborg had ever won before was $500, so winning the top prize came as quite a surprise.
"I couldn't believe my eyes, so I ran back into the store to make sure that I was reading the ticket right. As soon as I got confirmation from the store clerk, I quickly called one of my best friends and my wife. Both were surprised and couldn't believe it!"
Willenborg is an ironworker for Ford Motor Company in Louisville, Kentucky.
He says he plans to use the money to pay off his house and buy himself a new car. Not a bad turn around for the price of his $20 winning ticket.
Willenborg ended up with some extra cash heading into the holidays, but he isn't the only one claiming big prizes this year. The number of big jackpot wins is going up, and scratch-off sales are soaring along with it.
Scratch-off lottery sales increasing in Indiana
Scratch-off sales have been off the charts this year.
Hoosiers spent over $420 million on scratch-offs during just the first third of the state's budget year.
Accessibility has been the difference maker for the sales increase.
Now that there are self-service machines all around the state, there are more opportunities to buy lottery tickets than ever before.
You can buy lottery tickets inside grocery stores like Walmart in Indiana.
Even local businesses like Garrett's General Grocery sell lottery tickets now. That's where Willenborg bought his winning ticket in Jeffersonville.
Stores, self-service kiosks and traditional locations like gas stations have given Hoosiers plenty of lottery options.
That, combined with the pandemic, has made a lot of gamblers play the lottery more often than they typically would.
Many people are weary about heading to casinos in the midst of the health crisis. The large crowds and close quarters can be a deterrent for a lot of gamblers.
For those people, playing the lottery can be a nice alternative, since it gives Hoosiers the option to gamble without dealing with any of the special casino rules and regulations now in place.
That combined with the increased accessibility has made for a record year for the Hoosier Lottery. If things keep continuing at the current rate, the Hoosier Lottery will be on track for a killer fiscal year in 2021.
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Understanding Animal Research > News > Policy Issues > New regulations will boost good science, promote animal welfare
New regulations will boost good science, promote animal welfare
Category: Policy Issues
New animal research regulations from Europe will enhance the welfare of animals, facilitate modern science and cut through excessive red tape.
UK scientists have welcomed development of a new European Directive (2010/63/EU), which took over eight years to complete. The final text was published in October 2010, and it will be formally adopted by all member states by January 2013.
A Home Office consultation with stakeholders on how to 'transpose' the Directive into UK law was launched today. It provides an opportunity for expert professional advice on which parts of the current UK legislation on animal experimentation should be retained and which should be changed. In this way the UK can continue to foster best practice and effective regulation in this area of science.
Inevitably with detailed and complex regulation there are still difficult issues to be addressed and debated. These include the most humane methods of killing research animals, the retrospective assessment of suffering, and whether different standard cage sizes are any better for rodents.
Understanding Animal Research has co-ordinated discussions by the major UK bioscience organisations on the European Directive and will be encouraging responses to the consultation.
Roger Lemon, Professor of Neurophysiology at UCL Institute of Neurology and Chair of the Understanding Animal Research Policy Advisory Group, said: 'Implementation must promote good science along with support for animal welfare and efforts to eliminate any unnecessary use of animals. The UK has some of the highest standards in the world, which have been driven by the UK research community. We need to continue harmonisation across Europe without undermining the high standards we already have in the UK.'
A background briefing about the transposition of the new Directive into UK regulations is available.
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