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Position diagram
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Definition of Position diagram
diagram showing the possible payoffs from a derivative investment.
Changes in Financial Position
Sources of funds internally provided from operations that alter a company's
cash flow position: depreciation, deferred taxes, other sources, and capital expenditures.
Clear a position
To eliminate a long or short position, leaving no ownership or obligation.
Voluntary arrangement to restructure a firm's debt, under which payment is reduced.
Deemed Disposition
Under certain circumstances, taxation rules assume that a transfer of property has occurred, even though there has not been an actual purchase or sale. This could happen upon death or transfer of ownership.
The incorrect conclusion that something that is true for an individual is necessarily true for the economy as a whole.
Status of a firm's assets, liabilities, and equity accounts as of a certain time, as shown in its financial statement.
Limitation on asset dispositions
A bond covenant that restricts in some way a firm's ability to sell major assets.
Long position
An options position where a person has executed one or more option trades where the net
result is that they are an "owner" or holder of options (i. e. the number of contracts bought exceeds the
number of contracts sold).
Occurs when an individual owns securities. An owner of 1,000 shares of stock is said to be "Long the stock."
Related: Short position
Outright ownership of a security or financial instrument. The
owner expects the price to rise in order to make a profit on some future sale.
Purchase of an investment.
MM dividend-irrelevance proposition
Theory that under ideal conditions, the value of the firm is unaffected by dividend policy.
MM's proposition I (debt irrelevance proposition)
The value of a firm is unaffected by its capital structure.
MM's proposition II
The required rate of return on equity increases as the firm's debt-equity ratio increases.
Modigliani and Miller Proposition I
A proposition by Modigliani and Miller which states that a firm cannot
change the total value of its outstanding securities by changing its capital structure proportions. Also called
the irrelevance proposition.
Modigliani and Miller Proposition II
A proposition by Modigliani and Miller which states that the cost of
equity is a linear function of the firm's debt-equity-ratio.
A net long or short position whose value will change with a change in prices.
Policy-Ineffectiveness Proposition
Theory that anticipated policy has no effect on output.
A market commitment; the number of contracts bought or sold for which no offsetting transaction
has been entered into. The buyer of a commodity is said to have a long position and the seller of a commodity
is said to have a short position . Related: open contracts
Short position
Occurs when a person sells stocks he or she does not yet own. Shares must be borrowed,
before the sale, to make "good delivery" to the buyer. Eventually, the shares must be bought to close out the
transaction. This technique is used when an investor believes the stock price will go down.
The sale of an investment, particularly by someone who does not yet own it.
Short sale, short position
The sale of a security or financial instrument not
owned, in anticipation of a price decline and making a profit by purchasing the
instrument later at a lower price, and then delivering the instrument to
complete the sale. See Long position.
Take a position
To buy or sell short; that is, to have some amount that is owned or owed on an asset or
derivative security.
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ToMar Miniature Schnauzers. We owe a huge amount to this kennel for both Sizzle and Remy. A producer of sound, balanced Schnauzers which are of good type. A must view!
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The Miniature Schnauzer Club and The Schnauzer Club of Great Britain are the two main Schnauzer Clubs in the UK. Their sites are full of useful information.
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My dear readers, the photos below are of a graphic nature you have been warned.
But do not fear, Bumble B may be a little poorly but he will be back on the road in no time and better than ever. This has just bought forward a series of upgrades I have been planning for the last few months.
I had been warned by my local bike shop when I had his rear cog and chain replaced just before the IG London Nocturne back in January that my rims will need replacing soon and to keep an eye on it especially the rear one.
Bumble B is 4 yrs old in June and that is a long time for rims to last on a small wheeled bike. I probably do more mileage than some riders I guess and I really push myself and Bumble B to the limit especial recently with my extra training for the rides I have coming up in the next few months.
We managed to limp home but he is totally out of action till I get his upgrades, hopefully sometime this week.
I have a big ride coming next Saturday 6th April (LBC Ride: London to Cambridge) and may not have all the parts needed for the full upgrade I have planned but he will be functional. I'll work something out one way or the other cause I have a major score to settle with this particular ride.
Well thank you for your educating pics as I had never seen a worn rim before; indicative of a sheltered life. You are so right in upgrading him to 6 speed. That is what I have but when I ordered my bike I specified a reduction of 12% and am so glad I did. Hills don't beat me no more, not like they did when I had been borrowing a 3 speed. So, I hope you can get a replacement wheel quickly and get him back on the road in time for your London to Cambridge ride next weekend.
As a very last resort, you know I have a 6 speed (Bluey) that you can use for the ride.
You and The Legend will love the 6-speed! I've had my M6R for over 700 miles now, and those gears are truly "broad range".
Hope The Legend has his wheels and is in fighting trim again in short order.


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Peacock reaches 18 million paid subscribers; Doubling the customer base this year alone – The Streamable
The trajectory of Comcast's premium streaming service Peacock has been puzzling to many consumers and industry watchers since it launched in July 2020. Despite not yet achieving the cultural cache of many of its competitors, company executives have long argued that the streamer was not only successful , but actually did exactly what it was designed to do.
Whether it was bravado, hubris or foresight, it appears that the confidence that NBCUniversal executives have placed in the platform is beginning to pay off. At the UBS investor conference on Monday, NBCU CEO Jeff Shell announced that Peacock has reached over 18 million paying subscribers, more than doubling its total from the start of 2022 alone. It was only at the end of October that Shell revealed that the service had passed 15 million paying customers, so it's clear that momentum continues with a strong slate of programming additions.
The World Cup, which started in late November, has reportedly been a huge success for Peacock, which broadcasts the Spanish-language telecasts of all the tournament's matches via Telemundo. These broadcasts are the only live broadcasts of the matches on a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the United States. Free streamer Tubi has the English broadcasts on-demand after they finish airing on linear corporate siblings FOX and FS1.
But last week it was reported that Peacock had shot up the download charts on several platforms, primarily due to interest in the tournament. The key, of course, will be to keep these new customers engaged and excited about the service to ensure they don't unsubscribe when the World Cup ends. To that point, no doubt helped by World Cup fever, Shell also noted that paying Peacock customers average over 20 hours of viewing time per month.
The NBCU boss also reported a fact that Comcast investors will likely be thankful for this holiday season, which is that Peacock's monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) approached $10, despite the top subscription tier being just $9.99 per month. Thanks to the platform's dual SVOD and ad-supported models, NBCU has the ability to monetize via multiple avenues, pushing revenue higher. That sum is remarkable considering that this fall Peacock had offered a deal where customers could sign up for the ad-supported Premium subscription for just $0.99 per month for an entire year, down from the normal $5.99.
In addition to the World Cup broadcasts, Peacock has also made a number of recent additions to round out its offerings in an effort to provide more value to customers beyond NBCUniversal's currently airing programs, Universal films and the combined libraries of both.
The service has added local affiliates from 210 markets to its channel options for all Premium Plus subscribers. Similarly, it was reported last week that Peacock would add the five NBC regional sports networks (RSNs) to its lineup by the end of the year. While a Peacock spokesperson confirmed to The Streamable that discussions were ongoing about the option, it would not happen until 2023.
Nevertheless, after years of confusion and dismissal from the majority of the streaming and entertainment industry, Peacock finally seems to be finding its way, even if the path to (and from) this point is not what many imagined.
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This is a VERY potent and revitalizing energy adaptogen tea blend that combines a decoction of adaptogen roots and woods, with a dried herb steep including Yerba Mate, which has alkaloids similar to green tea.
Make a "batch" at a time. Six cups or so. One serving is about a half cup. Brew it up and save it.
Here's the herbs that you'll need. You can purchase this complete herbal blend from us. See Energy Adaptogen Tea.
Using a scale, weigh out the herbs for the root decoction and add to 6 to 7 cups of purified, alkaline water in a pot.
Cover herbs and simmer for 2 hours. Meanwhile prepare Leaf herbs.
Weigh out and add leaf herbs to a steeper. When the decoction is completed, poor it over the loose leaf herbs. Be sure to wet the leaf herbs with cool water first so as not to burn them. Let steep for 20 mintues.


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Doh Kyung soo Hangul born , better known by his stage name D.O., is a South Korean singer and actor.He is best known as a member and one of the main vocalists of the South Korean Chinese boy group Exo..
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2017 Alberta Challenge top fundraising clinic was Coach Hill Veterinary Hospital. Photos here show Dr Brian McBride from Coach Hill enjoying the first prize Cayman Islands vacation just last month (in October 2018).
First prize for top fundraising clinic in the 2018 Alberta Challenge is again contributed by our generous anonymous donor, and once more it is the Cayman Islands vacation in a beachfront luxury condo, with a chartered fishing excursion day included.


Jenny Francis breathes luxe modernism into Hôtel Le Germain's Victor Restaurant.
When Chef David Chrystian decided to switch from his original à la carte French cuisine to Toronto-inspired tapas, he sought to revamp Victor's austere surroundings. Hôtel Le Germain, along with partners Tony Cohen and Michael Sullivan, enlisted Toronto architect and designer Jenny Francis, to add a touch of glamour to the space while maintaining the hotel's sophisticated, Zen-like interiors. Previously of 3rd Uncle Design, Francis is at work on many residential and commercial projects, including the rooftop poolside cabana of Toronto's Thompson Hotel and the patio outside Scarpetta, the hotel's upscale Italian eatery.
For Victor Restaurant, Francis drew inspiration from several of her passions – travel, Parisian salons and ideas around such urban public spaces as railway stations. The result is a strong architectural space full of textured materials. Francis integrated the hotel lobby into the restaurant by cutting a large opening from the glass wall and framing it with black powder-coated steel. Through the dramatic entrance, fumed oak Moncer flooring with ebony tones sets the mood for Victor's bar.
Though Francis kept the original giant, cream lampshades in the lounge area and the existing dining chairs (reupholstered in black leather), she designed many of the new pieces herself. Simple yet opulent sofas made with white oak and brass and upholstered in aubergine velvet line the windows. They're accented by round cocktail tables in various sizes topped with antique mirror or limestone. On the other side of the lounge, a five-metre-wide bevelled light box projects abstract images above the new zinc bar, which is fronted with a herringbone-patterned wood veneer and furnished with black leather Valeria bar stools by Andreu World. The dining tables throughout are topped with French limestone.
A three-metre-high folding glass wall comprised of black steel and glass divides the lounge and private dining room (when retracted, the restaurant and bar become one). Past the wall, the wood floors morph into a black, grey and white Escher-like, eco-friendly covering by InterfaceFLOR. Francis has experience in the wallcoverings business – she custom-designed wallpaper for W Hotel – and collaborated with Rollout to produce a covering inspired by the shadows that trees cast onto her cottage. The distorted, deep purple and black image they devised is named Shadow Forest. On one wall of the arborous mural sits a massive chrome and glass wine cabinet and, on the other, an extension of the lounge's wood and zinc bar. Globe-shaped pendants by Bocci are dispersed throughout, lending an ethereal feel to the space.
Victor is located in Hôtel Le Germain at 30 Mercer Street in Toronto. All images courtesy Victor Shum.


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Baseball Fends Off Ninth Inning Rally In 7-6 Victory Over Gonzaga
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devil baseball team scored seven runs in the first two innings and held off a ninth inning rally to pick up a 7-6 non-conference baseball victory over the Gonzaga University Bulldogs Monday night at Packard Stadium.
With ASU scoring all seven of its runs in the first two innings, the Bulldogs held tough with a phenomenal bullpen outing, shutting down the dangerous Sun Devil lineup over the remaining seven innings. Singles by John Gebbers and Eric Rodland and a walk to Jeremy Davis loaded the bases to start the ninth inning rally. Redshirt freshman Aaron Klusman nearly got out of the jam by striking out two, but turned the game over the sophomore left-hander Bryce Kartler. All-America candidate Barry Matthews brought Gonzaga to within one run with a two-run single to left field, but Kartler sealed the victory by striking out designated hitter Kevin Richardson to end the game and pick up his third save of the year.
Arizona State continued its current hot streak, winning its fifth contest in the last six games. At 27-14-1 on the year, the Sun Devils picked up their 20th win of the year at Packard Stadium. Gonzaga came into the series having won four in a row and seven of its last eight, but dropped to 21-19 on the year. Despite the loss Monday, Gonzaga received some good news by taking possession of first place in the Coast Division of the West Coast Conference with a 12-9 record.
Sun Devil starting pitcher Jon Switzer rebounded from his last start at New Mexico State when he failed to record an out while giving up six runs. The junior left-hander scattered six hits and two earned runs while striking out five in four innings on the mound. Senior relief pitcher Drew Friedberg (4-1) picked up his fourth win of the year while contributing three innings of one-run ball.
Bulldog freshman left-handed starting pitcher Ed Clelland took the loss for the Zags, falling to 1-2 on the year. Clelland surrendered all seven of ASU's run in one-plus innings of work. Relief pitchers Errol Simonitsch, Greg Brooks and John Gonzalez combined to shut out the Sun Devils and allow only five hits over the final seven innings of the game.
The Devils came out of the gates hot, scoring four runs in the opening frame by batting around in their half of the first inning, bringing home four runs on four hits. Hot-hitting freshman left fielder Rod Allen started the rally with a bases loaded double down the left field line to score two runs and stake ASU to the early lead. Senior first baseman Jeff Phelps drove home two more runs on a double to center field to cap the Sun Devil scoring.
ASU capitalized with the bat again in the second, scoring three more runs on four hits. Consecutive singles by leadoff hitter Jonah Martin and Chris Duffy fueled the rally. Myers brought home the first run of the inning on a single to left field and Allen tabbed his third RBI of the game on a groundout to second base. Phelps scored ASU's third run of the inning on a single to center field.
Gonzaga battled back into the game with a run in the second, two in the third and pulled to within 7-4 with a single tally in the top of the sixth. Davis knocked a run-scoring double down the left field line in the sixth for the first hit of his collegiate career.
Allen finished the game 1-for-4 with three RBI and is now 13-for-23 with 13 RBI in his last four games. Phelps was 3-for-4 with his 15th double of the year and also had three RBI. ASU and Gonzaga were tied in the hit column with 12 hits apiece.
The Sun Devils and Bulldogs will resume their non-conference two-game series tomorrow with a 7 p.m. game Tuesday night at Packard Stadium. ASU will return to Pac-10 play this weekend with a crucial three-game series against rival Arizona. Both teams are locked in sixth place in the conference with identical 7-8 records.
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Animal Parts Dumped On Riverside County Roadway
Sheriff's deputies were searching today for whoever has been dumping dead animals in trash bags on roadways near Temecula.
Nearly 30 trash bags with animal carcasses and parts have been found over the past week in the area near state Route 79 and Anza Road, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.
The animals were identified as turkeys, emus and goats. Several residents have been calling the sheriff's dispatch center because they believed the odor from the decaying animals were rotting human bodies.
Riverside County Animal Control said it's not a case of animal cruelty. Spokesman John Welsh said they think the heat killed the animals and the owner dumped the bodies because it's easy, but it's also illegal.
Natalie Redding owns Namaste Farm near one of the dumping sites. She says it's probably an amateur animal shelter who doesn't know how to take care of their sick livestock.
"So they end up being animal hoarders and a lot of the animals will have come sick or come very very thin and what happens is they end up dying and don't know how to dispose of them. It's horrible," said Redding.
Anyone who sees the discarding of trash bags on the roadways in these areas is asked to call the sheriff's department at (951) 696-3000.


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Hamid Sardar : Paradis Nomades
Of Iranian origin, Hamid Sardar graduated from Harvard University where he obtained a doctorate in Sanskrit and Tibetan studies. A director committed to the preservation of endangered cultures and habitats, his work on indigenous peoples and in particular the nomads of Mongolia and Tibet has been rewarded several times.
Recently, the La Rochelle International Adventure Film Festival awarded him the first prize for his film "The Mongol Horseman", broadcasted on ARTE in February 2020.
He presents at the HEGOA gallery a selection of mythical and unpublished photographs.
Above all a film and photo director, Hamid Sardar has developed an aesthetic of image processing and strives to magnify the landscapes of the regions in which he spends most of his time today, such as Mongolia, Tibet and Burma. His linguistic research and his commitment to the preservation of indigenous cultures allow him to share the daily life of the nomadic tribes and to bring back to us images that are just and intimate. Each film or photograph reveals the marvelous paradise of nomads as he likes to name them. His work highlights the fragility of the Taiga and Mongolian cultures and commits us to preserve them.
During his expeditions, in the sometimes hostile steppes he explores, he finds himself as close as possible to men and animals whom he stages with respect and majesty. Among reindeer, wolves, bears and eagles, humans integrate with nobility, and beauty sublimated by the images of Hamid Sardar.
"I wanted to stage a human epic in order to allow us to dream, to identify with these shepherds, shamans and hunters, and to make us want to protect this culture and this nature." – Hamid Sardar said for Arte
"Hamid Sardar has a very important photographic background linked to the nomadic culture threatened by irreversible changes and I was touched by his ways of looking at the beauty of the world. He agreed to take a break from his cinematographic projects to exhibit at the HEGOA gallery a selection of mythical and unpublished photographs on the "PARADIS NOMADES" of indigenous peoples. I am very grateful to him. "- Nathalie Atlan Landaburu
Hamid Sardar was the winner of the Albert Kahn Planet Photo Grand Prix in June 2019, organized by Jean- François Fortchantre.
The Planet Albert Kahn association is a partner of the exhibition.
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Q: Initialize static member of template inner class I have problem with the syntax needed to initialize a static member in a class template. Here is the code (I tried to reduce it as much as I could):
template <typename T>
struct A
{
  template <typename T1>
  struct B
  {
    static T1 b;
  };

  B<T> b;
  typedef B<T> BT;
  T val() { return b.b; }
};

template <typename T>
T A<T>::BT::b;

struct D
{
  D() : d(0) {}
  int d;
};

int main()
{
  A<D> a;
  return a.val().d;
}

With g++, the error I get is:
error: too few template-parameter-lists

Any ideas how to initialize b?
Note that I would like to keep the typedef, as in my real code, B is way more complex than that.

A: Change the definition of b to the following:
template <typename T> template<typename T1>
T1 A<T>::B<T1>::b;

Notice that the typedef and B<T1> don't necessarily specify the same type: While the typedef relies on T being passed to B, B<T1> relies on the template parameter T1 being passed. So you cannot use the typedef here to specify a definition for b in B<T1>.

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Westland visited "The Pit" Thursday night to take on the Lady Monarchs. Home court was protected as Marysville won 69-18. The Lady Monarchs were led by Sophomore Guard, Tinley Graves' 13 points, along with Senior Center, Cass Francisco's 10 pionts. Marysville improved their record to 7-9 on the year with the conference win.


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import sys
import pytest
import logging
import datetime
import hathitables

from six import StringIO
from dateutil.parser import parse as parse_date

if sys.version_info[0] < 3:
    import unicodecsv as csv
else:
    import csv

logging.basicConfig(filename='test.log', level=logging.DEBUG)

def test_collection_ids():
    assert len(list(hathitables.collection_ids())) > 1800

def test_collections():
    c = next(hathitables.collections())
    assert c.modified is not None
    assert type(c.modified) == datetime.datetime
    assert c.modified.tzinfo

def test_collection():
    c = hathitables.Collection('715130871')
    assert c.id == '715130871'
    assert c.url == 'http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/mb?a=listis;c=715130871;sz=100'
    assert c.title == '19-20th C. Psychology Texts-Gen'
    assert c.owner == 'Michael Palij'
    assert c.description == 'A collection of selected psychology books in various areas and from the 19th century to late 20th century (mostly full-view).'
    assert c.status == 'public'
    assert c.pages == 4

    # test that paging works
    count = 0
    for url in c.volume_urls():
        assert 'babel' in url
        count += 1
        if count > 25:
            break
    assert count == 26

def test_volumes():
    coll = hathitables.Collection('1761339300')
    count = 0
    for item in coll.volumes():
        count += 1
        assert '@id' in item
    assert count == 4

def test_csv():
    coll = hathitables.Collection('1761339300')
    fh = StringIO()
    coll.write_csv(fh)
    fh.seek(0)
    count = 0
    for row in csv.DictReader(fh):
        count +=1
        assert 'title' in row
        assert 'creator' in row
        assert 'issuance' in row
        assert 'subject1' in row
        assert 'contributor1' in row
        assert 'description1' in row
    assert count == 4

def test_metadata():
    coll = hathitables.Collection('1761339300')
    meta = coll.metadata()

    assert meta['@context']['@vocab'] == 'http://www.w3.org/ns/csvw#'
    assert meta['@context']['dc'] == 'http://purl.org/dc/terms/'
    assert meta['@context']['dcat'] == 'http://www.w3.org/ns/dcat#'
    assert meta['@context']['prov'] == 'http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#'
    assert meta['@context']['xsd'] == 'http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#'
    assert meta['@context']['schema'] == 'http://schema.org'

    assert meta['@type'] == 'Table'
    assert meta['dc:title'] == 'Dogen'
    assert meta['dc:description'] == 'Random collection of Dogen books.'
    assert meta['dcat:distribution']['dcat:downloadURL'] == '1761339300.csv'
    assert meta['dc:publisher']['schema:name'] == 'HathiTrust'
    assert meta['dc:publisher']['schema:url'] == 'http://hathitrust.org'

    modified = parse_date(meta['dc:modified'])
    assert modified.year == 2015
    assert modified.month == 1
    assert modified.day == 10

    assert 'tableSchema' in meta
    assert 'columns' in meta['tableSchema']
    cols = meta['tableSchema']['columns']
    assert cols[0]['name'] == 'id'
    assert cols[1]['name'] == 'title'
    assert cols[2]['name'] == 'creator'
    assert cols[3]['name'] == 'issuance'
    assert cols[4]['name'] == 'publisher'
    assert cols[5]['name'] == 'contributor1'
    assert cols[6]['name'] == 'contributor2'
    assert cols[7]['name'] == 'contributor3'
    assert cols[8]['name'] == 'contributor4'
    assert cols[9]['name'] == 'contributor5'
    assert cols[10]['name'] == 'subject1'
    assert cols[11]['name'] == 'subject2'
    assert cols[12]['name'] == 'subject3'
    assert cols[13]['name'] == 'subject4'
    assert cols[14]['name'] == 'subject5'
    assert cols[15]['name'] == 'description1'
    assert cols[16]['name'] == 'description2'
    assert cols[17]['name'] == 'description3'
    assert cols[18]['name'] == 'description4'
    assert cols[19]['name'] == 'description5'

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You have chosen to give a survey of the different theories or 'isms' that have been put forward in order to account for the phenomenon of mind. You have covered the majority of the main alternatives. One thing that it is important to note is that the character of the problem changed quite profoundly with Descartes who was the first to introduce the idea of substance dualism, with physical and mental substance having distinct and non-overlapping essential properties.
In some ways, recent philosophy of mind has returned to something like an Aristotelian view, which suggests the possibility of a non-reductive supervenience theory consistent with materialism which rejects the possibility of reducing the self or mind to a 'program' as AI theorists like Dennett believe. The idea is that there is, ultimately, 'nothing but' the physical, but these physical events, in the case of mind, can only be described in mental language. Mental events 'supervene' on physical events, but there is, in principle, no 'translation' between the language of physics and the language of psychology.
Neural networks are one possible model for this alternative approach. However, it is not clear at the present time whether the idea of a neural network will in fact prove sufficient to explain the way the brain works, or whether there are other elements involved such as quantum effects or even, as Thomas Nagel has hypothesised, the possibility of going beyond physics altogether.
That might involve explaining the source of the 'psycho-physical nexus' in a theory which is neither strict materialism nor dualism but closer to Whitehead's panpsychism in holding that every physical event has, in some sense, a mental aspect.
In this difficult area, one should not be too quick to dismiss any proposal.
The Walkabout story is intended to raise questions about materialism. However, the protagonist herself succeeds after some struggle in formulating a response which resists the dualist alternative. The upshot is that no mere experience, however described is sufficient in itself to refute materialism.
How one uses the terms 'soul', 'self' and 'mind' is a matter of theoretical and practical utility, which depends on the particular theory which you happen to favour.
I want to continue the discussion where your essay leaves off, because I am largely in agreement with the view that there is insufficient evidence at the present time that the explanation of the course of our subjective experiences could be reduced to physics and chemistry.
Without the mental aspect, the psychological angle, the observed brain effects are, in your nice simile, like the track of a pin-ball in a pinball machine, apparently random and chaotic.
However, this is not an argument in principle against the AI approach, which likens thought to the running of a program. That's just how things would be, the AI theorist will say (I am thinking, for example, of Daniel Dennett 'Consciousness Explained'). However, the AI theorist is wrong to claim that this is how things must be. At the present time we just don't know. That is to say, it is an empirical question to which we do not, at the present time, know the answer, whether the brain works like a computer or in some radically different way.
The problem with this argument - not necessarily an insuperable problem, but you will have to decide that for yourself - is that by hypothesis the zombie version of you (on Twin Earth) also wrote your essay, describing in pregnant detail the riches of your inner experiences and using this as an argument against materialism.


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When statutes are passed, they can pass laws decrying the date when the statute of limitations can be extended. [4] The effects of the toll may be limited by a rest time law, a law that establishes an absolute time limit for the filing of an action, regardless of the grounds of the statute of limitations. [2] Many jurisdictions have particular characteristics with respect to tolls. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, for example, where a party takes legal action and then declares a non-action, the statute of limitations is extended by six months. This may seem obvious, but remember that this agreement will only be subject to a levy for the parties to the agreement. Any potential defendant you do not include in the toll contract may claim restrictions under the original normal time limit. And this problem is not limited only to the designation of the accused – an indecent complainant also loses the right to take legal action. And if you rely on a toll agreement to protect restrictions, you don`t have the advantage of the procedural rules that govern – doctrines like false names or true-party-in-interest – that give you the ability to add parties to litigation while preserving your original filing date. A toll agreement provides a period of negotiation for the parties before an applicant is required to file an action to enforce legal rights. As a general rule, neither party wants to spend energy and money to prove their case in court.
Thus, an agreement on tolls pushes the parties to compromise their positions and settle down. This implicit threat of litigation, if negotiations fail, puts both sides under pressure to resolve the dispute. The toll can be carried out according to a statute that specifically provides for the statute of limitations in certain circumstances. It may also take the form of a fair toll if the court applies the principles of the common law of fairness in order to extend the time it takes to file a document. [3] On the other hand, this «discovery phase» can be costly, frustrating and time-consuming in a trial. For example, a toll agreement may provide a potential complainant with the opportunity to save money and obtain more information from the defendant than he would normally offer. The plaintiff can take advantage of the defendant`s fear by asking the defendant to cooperate in another way. Thus, under the toll agreement, the applicant could require the defendant to provide documents and/or answer questions about the litigation. A statute of limitations indicates when an appeal should be lodged. The purpose of statutes of limitations is to promote justice, prevent unnecessary delays and prevent the continuation of obsolete claims. Colorado State Bd.
of Medical Examiners v. Jorgensen, 599 p.2d 869 (Colo. 1979). The statute of limitations begins from the date on which the applicant`s means is formed. Doyle v. Linn, 547 pp. 2d 257, 259 (Colo. Circa 1975). The origin of such a plea depends on the purpose of the appeal. See p.
13-80-108, S.R.C. 2014 (determining different delimitation criteria by remedy); Regarding, among other things, the treatment of unlawful death, the cause of the charge of guilt, or falsehood). One of the reasons for the violation of the person, property, reputation, property, relationship or status is deemed to be the date on which the violation and its cause are known or must have been known by due diligence. No. 13-80-108 (1), C.R.S. 2014. This is commonly referred to as the «investigative rule.» Morrison v. Goff, 91 P.3d 1050, 1053 (Colo.
2004). Of course, there are many pitfalls for the uninitiated when drawing up and signing a toll agreement. Both parties have every right to seek an advantage in the development of the agreement, so do not think that the preparation of a toll agreement is a ministerial act. Remember, if you do it wrong, you will be the reason why the claim was blocked by restrictions. So let`s look at some potential problems. The California Supreme Court has held that a fair toll can be done in carefully thought-out situations if necessary to avoid the unjustified technical forfeiture of the means, if the defendant does not suffer pa
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A Tale of Two Retailers
It is the best of times, if you're John Lewis, it is the worst of times, if you're Marks & Spencer. These two titans of British retail are going through very different experiences. John Lewis continues to grow robustly whereas poor M&S, despite the strength of its food business, desperately needs to turnaround its declining, core clothing business.
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11/11/2013 07:37am GMT | Updated January 23, 2014
As Christmas approaches and the nights draw in, families gather and stories are told. Well, gather round my digital kin and let me draw a scene in your minds of two iconic British brands with the help of two iconic British scribes.
Two retailers, both alike in dignity,
In wintry London, where we lay our scene,
For festive sales targets, break new advertising,
Where creative minds, leave creative egos green.
In what has become an annual marketing tradition, both have released their Christmas adverts this week, hoping to lure shoppers into their stores.
The ads take strongly different approaches.
John Lewis features a single product in an ad full of emotion and heart-tugging narrative. Meanwhile, M&S sticks just about every last piece of clothing it stocks into a fairy tale fantasy that usefully has a supermodel in her smalls a couple of times.
The way their messages are delivered couldn't be more starkly different but don't for a second believe that one aims to sell and the other is brand building. Both seek to sell, sell, sell.
The difference is that John Lewis is confident in the knowledge that customers like its products. Indeed, the ad's headline characters -- a hare and a bear -- are now products too; you can buy cuddly toy versions of them. So the message is, we know what Christmas is all about and we have the perfect presents for your loved ones. Buy them at John Lewis.
Marks & Spencer, or Magic & Sparkle as it brands itself in the ad, needs to change opinions about its clothing range. A clothing range that has seen sales drop for nine successive quarters. It's not going to do that by saying it's got the right presents for the people you care about. It's got to demonstrate that it actually does have those products because the shoppers don't think it does. So it spends the ad saying, 'Look, this is nice. So is this. And this too. By the way have you seen this?"
Despite the different approaches, both ads are far, far better things that the retailers do, than their competitors have ever done.
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Home city guide culture of nanded
Culture of a city offers it a great identity than its topography. Maharashtra is rich in cultural heritage and its cities feature a blend of diversity and rich culture.
Poetry & literary connection in Nanded
This city is the birth place of many renowned saintly poets such as Vishnupant Sesa, Raguhunath Sesa, Vaman Pandit and more, apart from being the center of Sanskrit education. Nanded is also the home of many cultural figures of Marathi such as the popular Marathi poet, Mr. W R Kant and a literary figure of reputation, Mr. Narhar Ambadas Kurundkar. Late Mr. Tryambak Vasekar was also a renowned celebrity in the field of Paintings who had Nanded as his home town. Nanded has also served as the venue of various literary meets and artistic conferences like the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan and Marathi Natya Sammelan.
Religions and Languages Spoken in Nanded
In spite of being a mid sized city in Maharashtra, Nanded enjoys diversity than the other cities in the state. Most of the people residing here speak the language Marathi. About 38% of the people are Muslim and they speak the Deccan version of the Urdu language. Another 5% to 10% are Sikhs who speak Punjabi or Hindi. There are also substantial amounts of population who speak Telugu. In addition, there are people who speak Gujrati (Bohra Muslim and Hindu) are Sindhi, Tamil, Christian minorities of South India and Punjabi living here. Owing to this microcosm, Nanded people speak a unique version of Marathi or Hyderabadi influenced Urdu version on the streets apart from Marathi, its main language.
Nanded enjoys a cosmopolitan culture as five main communities such as Hindus, Sikhs, Jain, Muslims and Buddhists residing here for many years. About 38% of the Nanded populations are Muslim and another 5% to 10% are Sikhs. In short, this city reflects the real Indian culture of people following various religions living together in harmony in spite of the fact that they are different in terms of community, state, language and culture. People of all religions get together on the occasion of Gurta Gaddi and celebrate the event with great pomp and show.
Dance & Drama Culture in Nanded
Nanded city is deeply rooted to its heritage and culture and each and every aspect pertaining to it depicts it. When talking about the popular dances in the region, one will find that these forms are actually an interesting fusion of music, dance and drama. Usually the songs of these dance forms are related to spiritual stories, historical fables, real life incidents of its popular rulers or important chapters of epics. Nanded region is popular for its local dance forms such as the Povadas, Bharuds, Lavni and Gondhals.
Lavni
Of these dances, Lavni is a perfect blend of traditional dance with song that is performed with the help of an instrument called Dholak, which looks similar to drum. This dance is performed with great rhythm with appropriate steps to suit the temp of the song and the music produced by the Dholak and is a signature dance of Maharashtra.
Povadas
Povadas is yet another dance form of the Marathi which is actually a ballad that describes the number of events that occurred in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great king of Maharashtra. These Povadas reminds the onlooker about the life of the great hero king who was responsible for the development of Maharashtra.
Bharud
Bharud is one among the Maharashtrian folk arts that is a prominent feature among the festivals and fairs held in Nanded region. This art form is an enjoyable and educative in nature as it advocates spirituality through music, drama and elocution. The Saint Eknath created this dance form. The dance arrangement of Bharud has the lead artist, Veenekari in the middle, the mridang player and harmonium player on two sides and 15 to 20 taalkari or extra dancers performing around them. This art form is interlinked with the songs depicting the folk culture. This art form is a mixture of spirituality and comedy portrayed through dance steps and folk songs.
Gondhal
Gondhal is a dramatic art form that features the narration of folk legends, mythical stories or narrating the heroism of ancient heroes. This form of art is usually performed soon after conducting a ritual like a marriage ceremony or if there is a new born in a family or during the festivals held for the departed souls.
This art form derives its name, Gondhal as only the Gondhali community who are people who worship the Goddess Renuka Devi of Mahur or Goddess Bhavani of Tuljapur performs the dance. The dance form is either a devotional one or a dramatic presentation from the puranas. This dance is performed by 3 to 6 members team with a chief Gondhali along with various musical instruments like cymbals, conch, stringed tuntuni, sambaland chaundkedrums and tal.
Folk Theatre in Nanded
Tamasha and Dindi are two popular forms of folk theater in Nanded that features an impressive blend of music, dance and drama of various influences of community in Nanded region.
Tamasha is a popular form of folk theater in Nanded, Maharashtra that is followed by Mahar and Kothari communities and features a blend of influences within it. This form of theater art was introduced during the 16th century that had Lavanis or love songs in it, which made the people to love this art form dearly. This art form uses an array of musical instruments like the Dholki, Tuntuni, manjira symbals, daf, lejim, Kade, Halgi, Ghungroos and harmonium.
This art form is a interrelated form of poetry and narrative writing that would tell its onlookers about the different forms of dance and misc that prevailed earlier with the help of the themes derived from the two Indian epics, Mahabharata and Ramayana. This explains why this Marathi art form has a heavy dose of Sanskrit influence in it. There are also two other types of Tamasha such as Pawada, which is traditional ballad singing, Dasavatara, which is a theatrical art form depicting the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Galavana, the ones that depict the Marathi literature of Vaishnavites saint poets.
The Dindi is a fold dance which is performed usually during the day of Ekadashi that occurs in the month of Karthik. This is basically a religious dance form that has devotional songs associated with it. This devotional often is about the playful acts of Lord Krishna as a child. This art form is liked by both kids and adults as a whole as it is about the cheerful and playful attitude of Krishna god.
Kala is yet another form of folk dance about Lord Krishna that would be enacted by popular dancers during various occasions in all auditoriums in Nanded during the festive season.
Music Culture in Nanded
The people living in Nanded are highly interested in singing and hearing all kinds of music which is well evident through the number of events and festivals that are celebrated in the city. As this is religious city, people are more in to folk music and devotional songs while some are in to other forms of music too. There are a number of music classes available in the city to learn various kinds of music at reasonable rates.
Arts and Crafts in Nanded
The city of Nanded has many artisans who rely on their skills to make a living out of it. As the Maharashtrian city is a popular religious place, people visiting it from other parts of the country often prefer to pick up few folk crafts and handicrafts as gifts for their loved ones. The local artisans living in Nanded specialize in creating a number of handicrafts which are often sold as handicrafts. Another notable folk handicrafts are the ones made from silk materials and cotton such as Himroo and Mashru.
Nanded is popular for its Warli paintings that are abundant in the Deccan region. The roots of these paintings can be traced back to 10th century AD. Mostly women are engaged in creating these paintings. The Warli paintings are highly popular across the world as they do not depict any mythological gods but portray real life of a society. Images of man along with his peers and animals, which might be pet or wild, are portrayed through such paintings.
Activities of people involved in hunting, harvesting, sowing or dancing are drawn on a mud base with just a single color, white. The pattern also features an occasional shade of red dots or yellow dots to compliments the drawings in white. The significance of these paintings is that it does not use any paints sold in shops as rice is ground in to a fine powder and then used. The drawings have a loose pattern in rhythmic style and most of them have Palghat or the god of marriage who rides a horse and is found near the bride and the groom. This is why the paintings is used in marriages as it is considered to have religious significance and is believed to have power to kindle the power of the Almighty. One can find these paintings in the form of murals, cloth or paper for business purposes and some even have modern ideas inhibited in it.
Bidriware or Bidri craft of Nanded
Nanded is also popular for the unique Bidri craft or bidriware that has existed in the district for ages. Patrons who prevailed during the Mughal rulers practiced this art. This craft was used in the ancient times to embellish the swords and weapons used by the royal people. This craft then spread on to be used on a number of items like cigar boxes, cigars, plates, studded bangles, hukka bases, jewellery, vases, glass, trinket box, ash trays, bowls etc.
Festivals and Fairs in Nanded
Nanded is a holy city as it has the popular place of worship of the Sikhs, the Gurudwara and also has a fair share of temples and mosques. The city wears a festive look all round the year as many festivals and events are held in Nanded almost every month in a year. Festivals like deep Mahotsav, Ganesh Utsav, Raksha Bandhan, Diwali, Holi, Baisakhi, Basant Panchami and Bakrid are celebrated with great joy in a pompous way. A notable festival, which is celebrated in a great manner in this city of Maharashtra, is the Gurta Gaddi. Over 40 million people gather at the Shri Huzur Abchalnagar Sachkhand Gurudwara in the city during the months of October and November to take part in the Gurta Gaddi celebrations. This event occurs once in 100 years and is a festival of great importance among the Sikhs.
Malegaon Yatra is a popular fair held at the Malegaon village which is located at just 57 kms away from the city. This is a huge animal fair that attracts many tourists from across the world who come to witness an array of animals available for sale here. This grand fair is held every year to honor God Khandoba. Apart from the fair at Malegaon, a huge fair is held to honor Goddess Renuka Devi during Dasara season. This fair is held at the Renuka Devi temple which is found on a hillock. Many devotees and tourists visit the city to take part in the big fair and to seek the blessing of Goddess Renuka Devi.
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By doing this human antibodies are unable recognise certain compounds as allergens and therefore don't trigger a reaction in the body.
The technique could potentially be used to rid up to 99 per cent of peanut allergens in future, without ruining their texture or flavour, Dr Wade Yang claims.
In the University of Florida study he used a pulsating light system involving two lamps filled with xenon, two cooling blowers, one treatment chamber with a conveyor belt and a control module.
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Grand Superintendent Renfrewshire – Christmas Message 2022
As we near the end of my first year as Grand Superintendent and approach the festive period, I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Companions of the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Renfrewshire a very merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New year.
There is no doubt that the past two years have been hugely disruptive. During the pandemic we sadly lost 42 companions. At the October Convocation, their lives were celebrated with a fitting memorial service held to recognise the contribution they had made and our sorrow at their passing. Over Christmas keep them in our thoughts and prayers. Let us remember them, their families and all those less fortunate than we are.
The death of the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 and after 70 years on the throne ended a lifetime of exemplary service. The period of national mourning witnessed a deserved outpouring of love and affection, and her passing was rightly commemorated by the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter. But we also express our allegiance to King Charles III. I am sure you will all join with me and wish him a long and happy reign.
Despite the challenges, the Province has worked together and successfully resumed a full calendar of Royal Arch activity. The teamwork shown by the Commission, Office-Bearers and Companions has been exemplary. It illustrates all that is good about masonry. The collective desire to mutually support each other is the essence of what we do. I cannot praise you all highly enough. You have all earned some Christmas cheer.
In the New year, the Province will concentrate on the delivery of Triple C Strategy to focus Royal Arch activity on Companions, Charity and Communication to achieve a greater impact through our collective efforts. This will be aligned to a new 'Don't Wait' initiative of the First Grand Principal, where we ask the question, 'What is the one thing you want to happen in Royal Arch Masonry in Renfrewshire in the next 12 months?' This will ensure that your voices influence our future.
I am looking forward to some warm Christmas Goodwill and the opportunity of embracing 2023, when we can continue with our collective efforts to promote Royal Arch Masonry and attract and retain companions of high quality who will make a positive difference in the community.
Merry Christmas one and all.
MEC Kevin Pollock
PGC Convocation October 2022
Congratulations to MEC Kenneth Munn McCrae PZ No.17 who was made Hon. First Grand Soj. of the PGC for outstanding service to the Province.
As stated at the October Convocation, Representative Fees and Dues for year ending 30th June 2022 are now due:
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Jennifer Williamson
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In August 2019, Jennifer K. Williamson joined Textron Systems as senior vice president and general counsel. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal and business advice to manage risk and support complex transactions, including managing due diligence processes and negotiating agreements. Williamson manages a highly skilled legal team responsible for multiple business divisions, both domestic and international.
In her previous role at Bell Textron Inc., Williamson was named the Deputy General Counsel for Military Programs in January 2019. In this role, she served as the lead attorney for all current and future military programs at Bell. She advised all levels of the business on strategic matters involving the capture and administration of contracts with the U.S. government, including foreign military sales customers.
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Previously, Jennifer served almost three years as the Director of Business Operations for the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office for the V-22 Program. Before this role, Jennifer served two years as Assistant General Counsel in support of U.S. government contracts and Supply Chain Management.
Prior to joining Bell, Jennifer worked as a civilian attorney for the Department of the Army's Judge Advocate General's Corps, as the Chief of the Administrative & Fiscal Law division at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker, Ala. In this role, she served as the installation's only contracts attorney for four years, in addition to working as a labor and employment law counsel.
Jennifer served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps as a Captain from January 2003 through March 2009. During her active duty time, she served with the 82nd Airborne Division, wherein she completed two deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a JAG Officer with the 82nd, Jennifer served as a Legal Assistance Attorney, the Chief of Administrative & Civil Law, and Trial Counsel. Jennifer was also the Chief of Administrative & Civil Law and the Senior Defense Counsel at Fort Rucker, Ala.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999, and subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law in 2002. In 2014, Jennifer also received an MBA from the University of Auburn-Montgomery.


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Newcastle Waters Historic Township
Self-drive touring
Newcastle Waters is a ghost town that attracts large flocks of water birds after rain.
Explore the remains of the 1960s buildings.
Newcastle Waters has a rich, vibrant history as a gathering place for drovers on their gruelling overland cattle drives. It is located at the junction of three major overland stock routes, and was an important source of provisions and a place to rest before drovers continued on their way.
The township has become a ghost town, but you can safely explore preserved historic buildings such as Jones's Store and the Junction Hotel - both reminders of the pioneering era. The Drover's Memorial Park, featuring a bronze statue of a drover, is also a must see.
Access is through Newcastle Waters Station. Please observe all station rules that apply.
Newcastle Waters Station, Newcastle Waters, Northern Territory, 0862, Australia
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THE CROSSWALK TEEN CENTER STORY
Crosswalk Teen Center is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is solely governed by its bylaws. Crosswalk Teen Center was created out of the conviction of a group of committed individuals who care deeply about Charlotte teens.
Executive Director, Rick Todd, a former teacher and small business Technical Sales and Support Executive, took on the challenge of his local pastor, who asked the congregation to consider what they could do to impact their community. A downtown teen center was an idea that resonated with Rick as a group of friends who meet regularly for lunch began discussions of this idea. Out of these discussions emerged the concept of Crosswalk Teen Center.
Crosswalk Teen Center has a committed Board of Directors who secured significant seed funds to launch this project from individual donations and church donations. In the summer of 2013 a building was purchased on the corner of Cochran Ave. and Lawrence Ave. and renovation was begun. Crosswalk Teen Center has made it a priority to build a collaborative network of city officials, nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and area families.
Teen feedback has been critical to the formation of Crosswalk Teen Center's planning. A focus group was conducted in the January 2014 to explore the needs of Eaton County teens. Out of this group came over 250 ideas for program at the Crosswalk Teen Center.
On February 11, 2014, Crosswalk Teen Center opened its first teen facility in Charlotte. The location provides a teen common area, three meeting rooms, computer area, recording studio, kitchen, and administrative office at 103 W. Lawrence Ave. The 4000+ square-foot facility provides teens a unique destination in the heart of downtown. Teens are able to drop-in after school for programs in four focus areas, educational support, community connection, everyday living, and expressive arts.
As the program developed with the input of the teens the focus has evolved to most of programming efforts focused on fosters the creation, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts through, exhibitions, performances and educational programs. Crosswalk continues to take a holistic approach to the program and is there for the teens with tutoring support, community service projects, life skills development, and food programs.


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This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals will hear arguments on whether the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional.
The CFPB has been challenged because it was designed to have all three powers of government – judicial, executive, and legislative.
Congress should reform the CFPB to bring it into alignment with separation of powers principles, creating needed accountability and transparency.
On May 24, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hear oral arguments about whether the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is illegal. Senate Republicans have argued since the bureau's creation that it is ill-conceived and lacks accountability.
Last year, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court ruled that the bureau's independent structure was unconstitutional. To fix the constitutional problem, the court gave the president "the power to supervise and direct the Director of the CFPB" and remove him or her "at will at any time." The CFPB appealed, and now the full court will rehear the case.
The case involves PHH Corp., a New Jersey mortgage lender. In 2014, an administrative law judge fined the company $6.4 million for illegally accepted kickbacks from mortgage insurers to which it referred customers. The CFPB director, Richard Cordray, rejected that fine and imposed a new judgment of $109 million. PHH argued that CFPB's vesting of executive authority within a single director, as opposed to a commission, is unconstitutional because it gives its director unilateral authority to bring administrative enforcement actions.
The structure of the CFPB was flawed since its creation by the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010. It was created to be headed by a director, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate for a five-year term. The statute gave extraordinary authority to the director, stating that he may only be removed for cause, such as "neglect of duty" or "malfeasance." Unlike other federal agencies, the CFPB has the authority to pursue its own litigation and does not need to rely on the Justice Department.
Senate Republicans also have criticized the CFPB's funding stream. It is not subject to congressional appropriations, but receives its funding through the Federal Reserve System, which has no influence over the CFPB's budget or personnel decisions. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the bureau requests monetary transfers from the Federal Reserve. The amount of these transfers is capped at 12 percent of the Federal Reserve's operating expenses in fiscal year 2009 and adjusted each year based on a formula set by statute. For fiscal year 2017, the bureau's funding cap will be $646 million.
In short, Dodd-Frank gives CFPB a level of independence unique in American government – and at odds with our constitutional system. By shielding the director from presidential authority; by giving the CFPB the power to investigate, try, and fine; and by letting it set its own budget, the agency possesses the powers of all three branches at once.
Senate Republicans have argued for commonsense reforms to make the bureau accountable. These include establishing a bipartisan board of directors to oversee the CFPB, subjecting the bureau to the annual appropriations process, and establishing a safety-and-soundness check for the prudential regulators. Democrats remain resistant to any changes to the CFPB to ensure it is accountable and transparent.
As the courts once again examine the constitutionality of the CFPB, Congress and the Trump administration should push for reforms that make the agency more accountable and transparent.


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Armed Police Force hold Himalayan Sherpa to a 1-1 draw
A goal from Armed Police Force's Prabin Kumar Syangtan cancelled out Tridev Gurung's goal for Himalayan Sherpa as they played 1-1 draw in their Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial "A" Division League clash.
APF started the game on positive note and created better chances. Despite dominating possession, APF couldn't break the deadlock in the first half. HSC, on the other hand, came up with better composure play later in the first half with Bhison Gurung almost scoring at 38th minute.
HSC bounced back with much better performance in the second half . HSC's Tridev Gurung converted a corner into a wonderfully placed heading goal early in the second half(48th minute) . However, HSC couldn't hold the lead longer as Prabin Syangtan's shot from Ashish Lama's cross kissed the net at 58th minute bringing APF back in the game. Both the teams had fewer chances later on but none affected the scoreline and the game ended 1-1.
Tridev Gurung from HSC was awarded man of the match for his contribution in the game. The match action and statistics is available here: https://the-anfa.com/live-commentary?id=165


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The Home Builder Stocks That Could Gain the Most in 2021, According to Analysts
By Shaina Mishkin
Updated January 4, 2021 / Original January 2, 2021
Public home builders approached the end of 2020 on the heels of a busy season for home sales. Despite recent pullbacks, analysts see more gains ahead, though not necessarily among the same companies that popped this year.
As the year drew to a close, about half of the single-family home builders in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ticker: ITB) were on pace to beat the S&P 500 for the year. While a surprisingly busy summer and fall for home buying sent shares of builders climbing to new highs earlier this year, those...
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Irish Golfer of the Year Awards 2019
Offaly , Ireland - 23 July 2019; The 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug at his homecoming event in Clara in Offaly. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
It's that time of year again when we batten down the hatches for winter and reflect from the comfort of the couch on all that's happened over the previous year. What better time then to honour some of the outstanding achievements in Irish golf in 2019? From fairways at home to grasslands abroad, there have been some memorable moments, some dreams realised and here we break down by category, some of our selections in terms of outstanding achievement in 2019. If nothing else, these players sparked some debate in the office and brought joy to many faces through their great play this year. We hope you agree.
Irish PGA Player of the Year – DAMIEN MCGRANE
A tight category this year given Colm Moriarty's eight wins but with six victories, an Order of Merit title and the blue ribbon Irish PGA Championship title in his trophy cabinet, Damien McGrane edges our Irish PGA Player of the Year for 2019.
The Carlow GC Head Professional's golf was expected to take a back seat in 2019 but McGrane retained all his class during his 20-event playing schedule, collecting 19,854 Order of Merit points, 2,000 more than nearest rival Moriarty.
With six wins on the season, including his first back in May at the PGA Irish Club Professionals tournament, McGrane was exemplary in 2019 but the highlight of the year undoubtedly came at the 109th Irish PGA Championship at Bunclody where the former European Tour winner claimed a second Irish PGA title over Michael McGeady.
"My interest in the game has been low, unfortunately," McGrane admitted after his win.
"I'm hoping that as I get closer to 50, that my motivation will make me want to start playing a lot more. It will hopefully encourage me to start practicing, hit a few shots and get my game even better than what it is at the moment."
For the now 48-year old, his game still comes out best amongst those on the Irish Region but the question remains whether the former European Tour regular will be willing to return to the Tour, albeit in a Senior capacity when 50 comes around.
Victories at Elm Park, Cork and Connemara are one thing but will that form translate to the Staysure Tour in two years' time?
"I definitely can compete," he asserted. "I look at guys on the Tour and don't forget, I played with most of them. Apart from the fact that we're 10 years older and the odd duffed chip, we're all still the same."
Damien McGrane 2019 Irish PGA Championship Winner at Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club
Irish Touring Professional of the Year (Male) – SHANE LOWRY
This particular choice stirred some debate around the boardroom table but the 148th Open Champion held off Rory McIlroy to claim the crown this year.
In many ways it came down to this question; would McIlroy swap his four-time title winning season, his FedEx Cup crown and bucket load of top-10's for Lowry's Abu Dhabi Championship and Portrush Open crown? We decided that yes, he would.
For Lowry, despite his Race to Dubai hopes fizzling out prior to the festive period, this year has been unforgettable, lucrative and a far cry from the Carnoustie car park scene of last year's Open where he shed a tear or two, lamenting a game that seemed to be betraying him.
His 281 yard three-wood approach to the final green in Abu Dhabi back in January seems like a lifetime ago now but it was the shot of a champion and it catapulted confidence into Lowry ahead of a landmark season.
That stretch of form culminated in Lowry's victory procession at the Open Championship where a moving day nine-under par round of 63 before raucous scenes set the golfing world alight in Portrush.
"Golf is a weird sport and you never know what's around the corner," reflected Lowry after his Sunday victory on another week that changed his life forever.
"I sat in the car park in Carnoustie, almost a year ago right to this week, and I cried. Golf wasn't my friend at the time. It was something that had become very stressful and it was weighing on me and I just didn't like doing it. What a difference a year makes."
The only thing that might top it for the Offaly man now is a place in Padraig Harrington's Ryder Cup team next year.
Shane Lowry (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
Irish Touring Professional of the Year (Female) – LEONA MAGUIRE
Given Stephanie Meadow plucked her LPGA Tour card out of the fire this year, this category was another closely contested affair but Leona Maguire's double-winning season takes the biscuit in our office at least.
In truth, the prospect of two Irish LPGA Tour stars on our screens next year is something to be celebrated and the impact it could have on an already growing women's game on this island is boundless, but this particular write-up must focus on 25-year old Maguire who celebrated her birthday last weekend by signing off on her Ladies European Tour season.
The Cavan professional focussed her attention across the Atlantic on the Symetra Tour this year where, via the Tour's Volvik Race for the Card standings, Maguire secured one of 10 LPGA Tour cards and with it, her dream of becoming a member of the top tier of women's professional golf.
Maguire did the damage on the Order of Merit table early, claiming victories at the Windsor and Symetra Classics to become a two-time winner on the Tour by May of this year. The former world amateur number one enters the off-season hoping to find a few extra yards in the gym ahead of making her full LPGA Tour debut in February at the ISPS Handa Vic Open in Australia.
"It's been a long time coming so it's nice that it's finally here," she reflected on her promotion. "It's been a long year on the Symetra Tour; there's been a lot of travel and planning and it's pretty nice to put all that behind me and have the LPGA Tour to look forward to now.
"That was the idea of going to college in the States, everything has been planned to lead up to this point and I'm so excited to get there."
Leona Maguire (Photo: Symetra Tour)
Irish Amateur of the Year (Male) – JAMES SUGRUE
Although Dundalk's Caolan Rafferty put it up to the Mallow man by not only capturing the West of Ireland title but also ending the year as the European Amateur Number One, his Walker Cup teammate, James Sugrue's heroics in Portmarnock couldn't be thwarted in 2019.
Sugrue's victory back in June in front of 3,000 people at The Amateur Championship created a noise volume scarcely heard at an amateur event and captured the imagination of all those in attendance.
The 22-year old, who few would have fancied coming into the week, carried home hopes into the 36-hole final and didn't disappoint, overcoming Scotland's Euan Walker by one hole at the famous links.
As reward for the win, Sugrue lined out alongside home favourite, Darren Clarke for the first two days of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush where he agonisingly missed out on the halfway cut by a single stroke.
Although a persistent back injury hampered his hopes of contributing much to the GB&I team at the Walker Cup, Sugrue could be consoled from that disappointment knowing that next year he can look forward to playing The Masters at Augusta and the US Open, should he remain amateur – of which there is little doubt.
"There're lots of pros that play golf their whole life and don't get to play in a Major. Now I get to play in three of them," Sugrue said after his Portmarnock win.
"It's hard to believe, really hard to put into words. I'm absolutely delighted. It was an unbelievable experience and the crowds were magnificent."
Amateur Champion 2019 James Sugrue (Photo: Pat Cashsman)
Irish Amateur of the Year (Female) – JULIE McCARTHY
Swords star, Julie McCarthy made waves across the Atlantic and proved a standout performer for her Auburn Tigers college side all season with her name an ever-present on leaderboards across the inter-collegiate circuit.
The 20-year old fulfilled a burning ambition when her name appeared in joint-top spot at The Reserve in South Carolina when McCarthy fired a career-low six-under par 66 en route to winning.
The Forrest Little golfer's consistency was rewarded with a spot on the International team at the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup, where McCarthy played a starring role and claimed an impressive 3.5 of her 4 available points at the competition to help her side to an historic win.
It was a breakthrough amateur campaign for the Dubliner and one that saw McCarthy make her Major debut amongst the stars of the female game at the Evian Championship in the foothills of the French Alps.
Although that venture into pro company resulted in a missed cut, the experience should prove invaluable with McCarthy getting a first-hand glimpse of the heights she needs to scale in order to make it in the pro game.
And while injury meant a disjointed pre-season and beginning to the Fall with Auburn, where McCarthy made her seasonal reappearance after wrist trouble in October's Magnolia Invitational, her skills have already been further recognised with a call-up to the 10-strong provisional Curtis Cup squad along with fellow Irish stars, Olivia Mehaffey and Annabel Wilson ahead of next year's Matches at Conwy Golf Club in Wales from June 12-14.
Julie McCarthy / Image from Auburn University
Senior Irish Amateur of the Year – LAURA WEBB
Despite tough competition in this category, Cairndhu honorary member Laura Webb came out on top when it came to high performing Irish Senior golfers this year.
The newly announced Irish Women's Team Captain enjoyed yet another consistent campaign to top the ILGU's Senior Order of Merit standings at year's end.
Webb led home Ireland's travelling contingent to the Spanish International Senior Ladies' Amateur Championship back in March where she teed off the year with a tied 8th finish at Real La Manga Club
In the summer, the East Berkshire talent fired a brilliant bogey-free three-under par round of 68 to grab outright second at the European Seniors Championship at Golf Patriziale Ascona in Switzerland.
A two-time Senior Women's Amateur Open winner, Webb had to settle for a tie for 8th at this year's renewal at Royal St David's while across the Atlantic, Webb was a beaten quarter-finalist in this year's US Senior Women's Amateur in Iowa.
Ever the team player, Webb played a key role as Ireland's Ladies claimed bronze at BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas at the European Senior Ladies' Team Championship.
Webb then earned a crucial 1UP win in her singles match on the final day of this year's Senior Women's Home Internationals as Ireland held off the challenge of England to successfully defend their title at Co. Sligo.
Despite Webb getting the nod in this category, special mentions must go to Malahide's Alison Taylor who impressed in her first year in Senior company. A playoff defeat at the Senior Women's Amateur Open where she led for so long was a particularly impressive display from the rookie while Portumna's Suzanne Corcoran completed an incredible hat-trick when claiming victory for the third year running at the Irish Senior Women's Close Championship at Naas.
Laura Webb – Getty Images
Irish Amateur Team of the Year – WESTPORT JUNIOR CUP
There was hardly a dry eye in the house when host club Westport ended a long wait for a pennant in an emotional victory over Dun Laoghaire at the AIG Cups and Shields Finals.
Stlll mourning the death of club legend Gar Golden, their quest for a green pennant continued into the Junior Cup decider and although Ronan Hehir (4&3) and Ronan Mahon (3&2) scored early points for the home side, victory had to wait until Anto Browne defeated Jamie Campbell at the first extra hole.
"We've been trying to win this for 10 or 15 years now, it's brilliant," said Browne at the time. "We won this in 1980 but one of the team members died on Friday, Gar Golden, who's a former president of the GUI. We'll be dedicating this one to him. I knew him well. I played a lot of golf with him when I was younger. A gentleman as well. He'd have been delighted. He'd have been the first one in shaking hands."
For anyone who made the trip to Westport that fateful Sunday, relief would've been the overriding emotion for many in the air.
"I am so happy to have finally won one and to get over the line on our home course," said team captain Tony Bree.
"It was right in the melting pot the last few holes, and it could have gone either way in those deciding two matches."
Although Browne sealed it for Westport down 19, Fergus Rothwell also played a part in the drama. He led down 18 in the game behind Browne. And moments after Westport's victory was confirmed, Rothwell holed for birdie to close the match in style.
Westport AIG Junior Cup Winners 2019
Breakthrough season 2019 – CORMAC SHARVIN
Ireland's latest European Tour graduate was one of 15 Challenge Tour members to win a card to the Main Tour at the Grand Final in Mallorca and although Jonathan Caldwell – eight years his senior – managed to join Sharvin via Q-School, unlike the 35-year old, this will be Sharvin's first full season on the Tour.
It was an exceptional campaign for the Ardglass professional, underlined by seven top-6 finishes, over €100,000 banked on the Challenge Tour alone and a season highlight where a venture to the European Tour for his home Open at Lahinch saw the 27-year old bank a cheque worth €85,655.
The Dublin resident will have many more opportunities to showcase himself on the world stage and although options could seem endless for a starry eyed new-comer to the top-tier of European golf, Sharvin insists he will pick his battles next season, a tactic that served him well on the Challenge Tour all year.
"I think that's something I did really well this year – I took weeks off rather than going chasing," Sharvin said. "I didn't play too many events in a row and that's something I'm going to try and do this year.
"I played three in a row max and that stood me in really good stead in terms of being fresh every time I teed it up. Towards the end of the year, I played a little bit more, I went to China and I felt the wrath of that in my results. I wasn't as fresh as I like to be and I didn't play as well. I think you've got to have the guts to take weeks off."
He may have missed his opening cut of the season in South Africa but after a long season, expect Sharvin to hit the ground running on the Main Tour in 2020.
Cormac Sharvin at the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club in Lahinch, Clare. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Outstanding Irish performance 2019 – SHANE LOWRY AT OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
On the morning of July 21st this year, a nation held its breath. That evening, in familiar driving wind and rain, 10 years since he captured the hearts of Ireland when winning his National Open at Baltray, Shane Lowry put the field to the sword at Royal Portrush to become the fifth Irishman to win the Open Championship.
The nation could breathe again.
"It's not going to sink in for a couple of days, is it?", said a surprisingly calm Lowry post-round. "I just can't believe I'm sitting here with this trophy. I said it to Bo [caddie] coming down 18 that I couldn't believe it was me – I couldn't believe it was happening."
But happen it did. Starting with a four-shot lead, Lowry's name atop the board never came under threat with his one-over par final round 72 and 15-under total six shots better than valiant runner-up, Tommy Fleetwood.
It was a day written in the clouds for Lowry; the Offaly man taking the torrential rain in his stride as the names of Holmes, Koepka and Fowler faded down the board. In the end it proved a shootout with playing partner Fleetwood, but no matter how hard the Englishman tried, he could never get within three shots of Lowry.
The 148th Open Championship had been billed as something special. Royal Portrush and all its ground-staff produced a masterpiece, but it was Shane Lowry's winning performance that gave the tournament the Champion it deserved.
Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug and father Brendan on the 18th green at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Shane Lowry (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Shane Lowry (Photo by Jan Kruger/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
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Mechanism of sudden cardiac arrest while swimming in a child with the prolonged QT syndrome
J Pediatr. 2002 Aug;141(2):283-4. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2002.126924.
Anjan S Batra 1 , Michael J Silka
1 Division of Cardiology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
DOI: 10.1067/mpd.2002.126924
We describe the abrupt sequence of events resulting in cardiac arrest while swimming in a 12-year-old with long QT syndrome. Diving into cold water resulted in an irregular cardiac rhythm and further prolongation of the QT interval, followed by a premature ventricular complex, which initiated pulseless ventricular tachycardia (rate >300/minute). The transition from sinus rhythm to ventricular tachycardia occurred in <5 seconds and was followed by a successful implantable cardioverter-defibrillator rescue shock.
Heart Arrest / etiology*
Long QT Syndrome / complications*
Swimming*


"A Quiet Place 2" is happening and it even has an official release date now!
John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place" was a major box office hit and it was bound to have a follow-up.
The sequel is set for a release on May 15, 2020. Krasinski both helmed and starred in the first movie and he is now penning the second one. It's not clear if he will be directing the sequel too.
Krasinski previously talked about his ideas for a potential follow-up in an interview, but now that it's official, the actual plot is a mystery.