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What did Dodgers offer Freddie Freeman? What is Freddie Freeman salary?
March 15, 2022 by Faizal
What did Dodgers offer Freddie Freeman: Los Angeles Dodgers fans have been waiting over 3 months for the team to make a splash in free agency, and nearly 48 hours after the lockout ended… nothing.
Not exactly nothing, but no signings or trades. Just rumors and a reported new offer to Freddie Freeman. That allegedly occurred on Friday night, but Freeman has yet to make a decision, leaving fans in the dark.
Are the New York Yankees still involved in this? What's going on with the Atlanta Braves' bid to keep their captain? Is another team swooping in to add to the confusion?
Because we've heard a lot from Max Muncy and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts about how much they'd love to have Freeman on the team! A little extra marketing can't hurt for the Southern California native, who may be weighing his options and deciding whether or not to leave the organization where he's spent his entire career.
Sources: Freddie Freeman negotiations expected to reach a conclusion in next 24 hours and possibly by the end of tonight. #Dodgers have made a strong offer, and it is unclear if the #Braves will match it. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 12, 2022
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What is the situation with Freddie Freeman?
So, what does all of this mean?! Is the Dodgers' current offer the best? And Freeman is awaiting a response from the Braves? Or should the Yankees aim higher? Before allowing Freeman to walk, are the Braves ensuring that Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson will be accessible in a trade?
Then there was the latest from MLB insider Jon Heyman, who stated that the Dodgers "at the very least have emerged as a very viable alternative" for Freeman. Wasn't it always like this? They're arguably the World Series favorites and have the potential to form one of the most potent offenses in baseball if Freeman takes over at first base and Max Muncy moves to second base.
Dodgers at the least have emerged as a very viable alternative for superstar Freddie Freeman, who winters in Corona Del Mar. Braves aren't talking but some others get the feeling they think they'd be fine with Matt Olson, assuming they can get him. Bigger $ likely for him in LA.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 12, 2022
And, if the Braves are "fine" with potentially acquiring Olson, why hasn't Freeman made a decision? That leads us to believe the Yankees or another major league team could be involved here… or, at the very least, Freeman is hoping for it.
However, according to MLB insider Jim Bowden, the Braves are "making every effort" to keep Freeman with various new contract. Is Freeman waiting for a Braves counter, and if he doesn't like it (or it's clear they're not willing to go any further), will he defect to Los Angeles?
The #Braves are making every effort to bring Freddie Freeman back being aggressive with packages with different years and dollars…#Dodgers going hard too….decision by Freeman looms…tick tock
— Jim Bowden⚾ (@JimBowdenGM) March 12, 2022
The Dodgers appear to be hedging their bets with Nelson Cruz as well. The Dodgers are pursuing both Cruz and Freeman at the same time, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, with the expectation that they can "afford both" and give them sufficient time together in the line-up thanks to the Universal DH.
We realize it's a lot. However, for the time being, this is where the Dodgers and Freeman stand (in addition to some other outside factors). But hold your head on a swivel because we could have a solution in the next few hours.
What is Freddie Freeman salary?
The 32-year-old has long been linked to the Dodgers and Yankees, and the Rays reportedly made a contract offer prior to the lockout. The Dodgers and Yankees are also believed to have made offers to Freeman since free agency restarted last week with a new bargaining agreement (CBA) in place.
L.A. doesn't have a pressing need at first base, but signing Freeman would help fill the void left by Corey Seager's 10-year, $325 million deal with the Texas Rangers.
"I'd love to see Freddie Freeman in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform." Who wouldn't want to? When asked about the Dodgers' interest in Freeman, manager Dave Roberts responded, "He's a heck of a ballplayer."
"He's put himself in a position to be a free agent, so he's earned that right, as well as the opportunity to be courted by other teams and determine what's best for him and his family." Certainly in the discussion for us, but ultimately it will be his decision."
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Please, don't let orange become the new brown.
This was the third night in a row for the FERC team, and they looked tired but determined. Williams again bussed in union workers from Rome and Newburgh to pack the room and dominate the speakers list. Judging from their comments, most of which we'd already heard in Oneonta on the previous evening, none of them have actually read the DEIS that they were supposed to be commenting upon. Most simply said that the DEIS was complete and adequate, and then moved on to fantasize about jobs and economic salvation for upstate NY.
The region around Afton is dominated by gas-collaborators. A couple of local elected officials spoke in favor of gas. Anti-gas activists were outnumbered by 3 or 4 to one in both the audience and as speakers, and many of the anti's did not appear to be local. Friendly faces I recall seeing include Loddie Marsh, Barb Loeffler, Gene & Carol Marner (Delaware County), Kristina & William Turechek (Otsego County), Eddie Rodriguez, Mina Takahashi, Peter Hudiberg (Chenango County), Bill Huston (Broome County), Vera Scroggins (PA), and probably 10 or so others that I recognized but can't recall names now. It was like a hometown baseball game during Hall of Fame weekendall the heavy-hitters were in Cooperstown. We did not fill our bench, and we had none of our top players to lift us up, but we soldiered on.
As you may recall from previous reports, union workers in orange t-shirts have been bussed in to each hearing this week. They claim that their shirts and dinners and transportation expenses are all paid by their unionsof course one would never suspect that the pipeline company would be making contributions to unions to help cover these expenses, any more than they would try to bribe local fire departments, EMS squads, libraries, or even school districts with "grants" intended to demonstrate their strong ties to our communities.
Despite a warning from the moderator in his opening remarks, the orange shirts were even more boisterous, more aggressive, more rude, and more bullying than they were in Oneonta. They seemed buoyed by their superior numbers, and have been learning each others' obnoxious behaviors. Sherriff's deputies were eventually summoned to confrontations both inside and outside the building, and the FERC moderator ultimately threatened to shut down the hearing if there were any more interruptionsthey took a 10 minute recess, during which one of the videographers was threatened by one of the orange mob ringleaders, "You'd better hope I don't follow you out of here tonight." After the recess, the booing, jeers and catcalls were somewhat diminished but continued. Only after the stormtroopers returned to their busses did the meeting afford pipeline opponents an opportunity to speak without overt intimidation, as the local orange shirts seemed to lose some of their bravado, and they too quickly departed, well before the end of the meeting.
So what functions did the orange shirts provide for the pipeline company? Pipeline opponents were obviously intimidated from speaking by threats of public humiliation and physical abuse. But just as importantly, a great amount of time was wasted, listening to orange shirts blather on about issues having absolutely NOTHING to do with the DEISmany of them openly acknowledged that they were speaking "off topic". One orange shirt used his time to lead the audience in the Pledge of the Flag, and several of his colleagues subsequently wasted even more time by thanking him for reminding us all of our patriotic duty. (The clear implication here was that being against gas is being un-American.) As a result of this packing of the speaking schedule, citizens who wished to address legitimate concerns with the DEIS were forced to reduce their presentations to just 3 or 4 minutesnot much time to offer meaningful criticism of a 945 page document crafted in large part by gas industry lawyers.
I know I can't do it alone, and I'm counting on you brave public servants at the front of the room: Please, don't let orange become the new brown.


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Sports Task Force > News and Announcements > STF > AAJA Sports Task Force issues guidance on coverage of Marlins' general manager Kim Ng
November 17, 2020 seanjensen5
The Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force urges contextualized and comprehensive news coverage around the racial identity of Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng.
The proper way of characterizing someone's racial or ethnic background is a complex matter of identity and culture. The question has emerged again with the Marlins' hiring of Ng.
The AAJA Sports Task Force urges newsrooms to be mindful in their language of Ng's racial identity, the ways she has described her own upbringing and background, and the accurate representation of people of Asian descent in past leadership roles.
–Kim Ng's father is an Asian American of Chinese descent. Her mother was born in Thailand and is of Thai Chinese descent. Ng was born in Indiana. Ng has publicly embraced her Chinese descent.
–It is accurate to refer to Ng as the first woman, first Chinese American or first East Asian American to hold the title general manager of a Major League Baseball club.
–Ng is not the first Asian American to hold that title. That was an incorrect statement, oft-repeated Friday and throughout the weekend following her hiring. Farhan Zaidi, president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, served as GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2015-18. Zaidi was born in Canada, is of Pakistani descent and grew up in the Philippines. While South Asians – such as Indians and Pakistanis – classify themselves as Asian, others are likely to misidentify them, reflecting patterns of "South Asian exclusion" and "racial assignment incongruity."
–"Asian American" is an accurate and encompassing term to describe both Ng and Zaidi, as it applies to those from the continent of Asia.
–For additional context, it would be accurate to say "Ng will be in charge of all player-personnel decisions such as trades, free agent acquisitions and draft picks for the Marlins."
–Proper pronunciation: Kim Ng (ANG).
We advise news organizations to consider the point of the story as well as the target audience when writing headlines and articles about the groundbreaking nature of Ng's hiring.
Josh Tolentino, Chair
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Marmaduke Presents: The Top 10 Dog Movies of All Time
Lassie is the be-all end-all pet celebrity, but who are some of the other contenders for the title of top dog? From Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Old Yeller, Beethoven, K9 and Marley and Me, movies are crawling with famous pooches. To celebrate the release of Marmaduke, featuring the world's most lovable Great Dane, on Blu-ray + DVD August 31, we count down the top 10 dogs in Hollywood!
No. 10: Air Bud
How could you not love a movie about a dog that plays basketball? The story of the talented golden retriever Buddy and his new friend Josh was such a wholesome good time that it led to lots of sequels and spinoffs, though none can stand up to the fun of the first.
No. 9: Turner & Hooch
A comedy about a crime that can only be solved by Tom Hanks - with the help of a lively French Mastiff named Hooch! This movie proves that men really can't get along without their canine companions.
No. 8: Homeward Bound
This one features not just one, but two dogs, and a cat that go on a journey to reunite with their owners after being left while the human family went on vacation. The friendship between the trio makes for an adventure that is hard to resist.
No. 7: Marmaduke
With an outstanding cast of recognizable voices, the new dog in town (in both the film and on this list) is an uproarious dog-out-of-water tale about what happens when a lovable oversized pooch is unleashed in an idyllic seaside town.
No. 6: 101 Dalmatians
Whoever tells you that they weren't terrified of Cruella deVil in the animated original is probably lying. The adventures of Pongo and Perdita, their 15 pups and another 84 that are picked up along the way made for a huge hit when the film was released and continues to captivate new viewers today.
No. 5: Marley and Me
This recent addition to top dog films is as warm as the colour of Marley's yellow coat. An easy and engaging film, it is funny and sentimental in just the right places, making its box office success unsurprising.
No. 4: Old Yeller
Another classic that features the love between a child and his dog it was called a "warm, appealing little rustic tale" when it came out in 1957. And now half a century later, this little tale has become an often-referenced film in popular culture, and not just because it will make even the non-dog lovers cry!
No. 3: Beethoven
Due to their considerable size, St. Bernards may be rather intimidating in person but there is little to be afraid of when it comes to Beethoven. Despite his tendency to create chaos for his owners, this dog's lovable clumsiness endears him to one and all, making this the perfect film for the family
No. 2: Lady and the Tramp
A Disney classic from the 1950s, this animated feature is a canine romance between a rich cocker spaniel and a homeless mutt. Celebrated for its famous spaghetti sharing scene the film includes a colorful gang of dogs from both sides of the track, earning itself a spot on anyone's top dog movies
No. 1: Lassie Come Home
The 1943 film that spawned half-a-dozen sequels, remakes and even a TV series tells the story of a cute collie who loves her family so much that she travels across the country to find them after being sold. Lassie Come Home has captivated audiences for generations, making her Hollywood's most beloved canine.
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In recent days I've attended performances of two Verdi operas from his so-called galley years: Il corsaro in Valencia and Attila last night at Barcelona's Liceu. The results could not have been more different. From a rather mediocre evening in Valencia, I moved to the brilliance of Barcelona, where everything worked perfectly: impressive musical direction and an appropriate and superb cast.
The first pillar on which the success of this concert was based is the musical direction of Speranza Scappucci, who was making her debut at the Liceu. Her conducting was vibrant and full of energy; she took perfect care of the singers and drew an excellent result from both orchestra and chorus. The Vienna Staatsoper was not wrong in putting her in the pit of such a prestigious house, nor was Valery Gergiev mistaken when he brought Ms. Scappucci to the Mariinsky a couple of years ago to conduct Attila. I hope that we will see her conducting opera again soon in Spain.
The Liceu cast featured interpreters of great interest, especially with regard to the main protagonists, Attila and Odabella. It was a true feast of bel canto, a genre to which this opera belongs, although the Verdi seal gives it his own peculiarities.
Bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov as Attila was splendid. There is no doubt that he is the best possible interpreter of the King of the Huns today, and a true successor to the great Samuel Ramey of the 1980s and '90s. He knows the score well (it's not in vain that he sings it almost every year in the Mariinsky). Obviously, the high point of his performance was, as it always is in this opera, the aria and cabaletta of Act I, where he got one of the biggest ovations I can remember in the Liceu; it was practically at the level of the one that Sondra Radvanovsky got last month in Andrea Chenier. The ovations and shouts led him to offer an encore of the last verse of the cabaletta. His voice is beautiful, he sings with great expressiveness, he has outstanding breath control and he only needs a little more volume in the middle to reach the level of Samuel Ramey, for me the greatest Attila of the last forty to fifty years.
Odabella is one of the most difficult parts written by Verdi, and requires an authentic dramatic soprano of agility; she also has to reach a high C in the Prologue and faces a very difficult aria in the first act. Anna Pirozzi, her interpreter, came to the Liceu following her success as Aida in Madrid. In the program notes, Jaume Tribó recalls Ghena Dimitrova in performances of this opera in Barcelona in 1984, and offers a tribute to the Bulgarian soprano, who was indeed a true reference in the character. I would have to say that Anna Pirozzi equals Ghena Dimitrova. Her Prologue was spectacular, and she had no problem reaching a powerful high C; she also shone in her Act I scene, where she sang with exquisite taste. In ensembles she excelled in a special way. In short, she was a great Odabella.
I had not seen baritone Vasily Ladyuk since he won the Operalia contest in Madrid almost thirteen years ago. That promising young baritone has not had the career that one expected, and I was surprised that the Liceu included him in this cast. I must say that it has been a pleasant surprise: his interpretation of the Roman general Ezio was remarkable in terms both of singing and performing. He was especially good in his Act III aria, where he received a huge ovation. His voice is appealing, and I hope we will see him here again soon.
Foresto was sung by José Bros, who once again displayed his excellent phrasing and impeccable diction. He was at his best in Act I, but fell a bit short in the most dramatic moments. Bass Ivo Stanchev as Pope Leone and tenor Josep Fadó as Uldino were well suited to their supporting roles.


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Dobara Episode 17: Mahir Battles Between Life and Death
The promo of the next episode shows Mahir gaining consciousness and confessing to the police that he was shot by Affan
ghazala sulaiman Published 18 Feb, 2022 06:11pm
Dobara on Hum TV is on fire this month, unveiling back-to-back power-packed episodes.
We finally found out who got shot from the duel between Affan and Mahir. However, the episode last night was quite filmy and packed with drama.
One thing is for sure: Hadiqa Kiani and Bilal Abbas have raised the bar in Dobara. We are loving their pair and their apt performances. The team of writer Sarwat Nawaz and director Danish Nawaz have made this story worth watching for all generations, leaving profound lessons for everyone to learn from.
Let's do a quick review of what fared in Dobara last night and what is next to happen in the plot!
Mahir battles between life and death
Although, there wasn't much development in the story this week; the makers took a lot of time to reveal what happened in the duel between Mahir (Bilal Abbas) and Affan (Usama Khan).
It all started when Phuppo (Sakina Samo) breaks it to Affan that her mother has tied the knot with Mahir. Upon realizing that Mehru has married again- that too with a young man his age- the hot-headed Affan gets furious to the point of getting violent.
He threatens to kill him and warns him to leave his mother. Mahir, in his aim to establish that he isn't going anywhere, ends up infuriating him even more. So much so, Affan takes the gun from the guard and points it at Mahir in a filmy scene outside the house.
Our hero tries to warn him that he will go to jail if he kills him. A maniacal Affan, eventually, decides to kill his own self to save himself from the humiliation of society. Rain begins to fall right at that moment. Mahir tries to take away the gun from him and of course, gets shot in the chest!
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Next, we see that the victim is being rushed to the hospital on a gurney and doctors are rushing to save him. Unfortunately, Mehru is all alone with no family member at her side to be her strength. She is helpless, in tears, and in fear of losing Mahir.
The doctors have made it clear that they managed to save Mahir, but he is still in critical condition to the point he can die. Meanwhile, Zamir is having a field day realizing that it's a great opportunity to get rid of both Affan and Mahir. If Mahir dies and Affan goes to jail, he will own Mehru's entire business. Consequently, he makes no plans to save Affan from the cops and tells them the whole tale.
Affan is scared but is also acting foolishly. To find a safe spot for himself, he finds shelter with his in-laws who are now desperate to save him.
On the other hand, Jehangir (Shabbir Jan) visits the hospital upon knowing the news of Mahir in the hospital. He has a sweet heart-to-heart with a tear-stricken Mehru and divulges that he only lives, knowing Mahir is breathing and is healthy. In an emotional scene, he makes it clear that he has accepted Mehru as his daughter-in-law.
The promo of the next episode shows Mahir gaining consciousness and confessing to the police that he was shot by Affan. But will he let go of all charges and save him from going to jail? We think that's highly possible. This way, he will strengthen Mehru's trust in him all the more.
Queen Hadiqa Rules the Episode
One look at the YouTube comments beneath Dobara's episode reveals that she has won the hearts of all her fans. The viewers are all praised for her acting, claiming that she is a natural performer and made them cry along with her.
Bilal Abbas had little screen presence this week. Hence, all limelight was on Kiani. She shined in every scene. Her anxious expressions were on point and her portrayal as the apprehensive wife was flawless. The singer has proven that her acting talent is as good as her singing skills. We would love to see her performing all the more. She is graceful and knows how to own the frame.
Surely, Mehru will know trust Mahir with her life, given that he almost sacrificed himself to save her son. Will Mahir be exploiting this firm faith or will he too fall in love with her eventually? Dobara has us all buzzing with questions and has truly left us wanting more.


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Did the Vatican profit from the Elton John movie 'Rocketman'?
A Pillar explainer
What happened? On Monday, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a statement affirming that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions because "it is not licit to impart a blessing on relationships, or partnerships, even stable, that involve sexual activity outside of marriage."
In response, the singer Elton John accused the Vatican of hypocrisy, asking how the Vatican could call same-sex unions sinful, "yet happily make a profit" by investing millions in "Rocketman" - "a film which celebrates my finding happiness from my marriage to David??"
Did the Vatican really invest "millions" in the film? Yes, and no.
The Secretariat of State did invest tens of millions of euros of Vatican money in an investment fund which, in turn, invested in several Hollywood films, including "Rocketman," into which it invested a reported 1 million euros.
Believe it or not, the film may be the least controversial thing about the fund.
Read the full story below.
Sir Elton John. Credit: Yuichi Sakuraba/CC BY-NC 2.0
The Centurion Global Fund
The Secretariat of State invested tens of millions in the Centurion Global Fund. How much exactly is unknown, but the fund raised a total of 70 million euros, and it has been reported that at least two-thirds of that money came from the Vatican, including money from Peter's Pence, the annual worldwide collection to support the ministry of the pope.
According to the fund's manager, Enrico Crasso, in December 2019, Pope Francis ordered the fund liquidated after media reports on its investments.
The fund did back several Hollywood films, including "Rocketman" and "Men in Black International." While those investments may have proven profitable, the fund itself has a chequered record of returns.
In the year it first came under scrutiny, 2018, the Centurion Global Fund posted a 4.6% loss.
The fund has links to several financial institutions linked to accusations of money laundering.
Previous reporting has established that all the fund's investments were held through a small Swiss bank in Lugano, Banca Zarattini. In 2018, U.S. prosecutors named that bank in indictments during a $1 billion money laundering case related to both the Venezualen national oil company PDVSA and Nicholas Maduro. Funds held at the bank were identified for seizure in the case.
Previous reporting has also established that the Centurion fund shared a registered address in Malta with its investment manager, Gamma Capital. Gamma was founded by Enzo Filippini, a former senior officer at another Swiss bank, BSI.
BSI was the source of millions of euros in loans extended to the Secretariat of State used to fund investments, including the London property deal, and the loans were allegedly kept off books from Vatican financial inspectors during Cardinal Pell's time as head of the Secretariat for the Economy.
In 2016, BSI was shut down by Swiss banking authorities, after an inspection found "serious breaches of the statutory due diligence requirements in relation to money laundering and serious violations of the principles of adequate risk management and appropriate organization."
In 2019, the Holy See press office confirmed that the Centurion Global fund was under investigation by Vatican financial authorities who were pursuing "lines of enquiry which may help clarify the position of the Holy See with respect to the aforementioned funds and any others, are currently being examined by the Vatican judiciary, in collaboration with the competent authorities."
Enrico Crasso
The Centurion Global Fund's proposal document lists a company called Sogenel as the fund's investment advisor. Sogenel is the company of Enrico Crasso, the former Credit Suisse banker who for years acted as a financial advisor and fixer for the Secretariat of State.
It was Crasso who introduced the Vatican to Raffaele Mincione, the businessman who went on to sell them the London building, and Gianluigi Torzi, who acted as middleman for the final sale and was later arrested for money laundering and extortion.
Crasso was present at a meeting with Torzi in a Roman hotel in 2018, during the final stage of the sale of the London building, at which point Torzi is alleged to have extorted the Vatican for control of the holding company which owned the building.
According to a reported recording of the meeting, Torzi can be heard soliciting an investment of millions of euros in Vatican funds in a bond he had to sell in order to meet a legal settlement with an Italian insurance company.
In October 2020, a Swiss court granted Vatican investigators full access to banking documentation related to Crasso, including those held by Az Swiss & Partners, which owns Crasso's company Sogenel, which managed the Centurion fund.
The court ruled that "when foreign authorities ask for information to reconstruct criminal asset flows, it is generally considered that they need the entirety of the relative documentation, in order to clarify which persons or legal entities are involved."
Crasso has defended his stewardship of Vatican investments, insisting that Centurion was a profitable venture. He has publicly commented on the fund along with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who served as sostituto at the Secretariat of State until June 2018, and had oversight of the department's financial affairs.
Becciu was ordered by Pope Francis to resign his post as head of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and his rights as a cardinal, in September last year, after the pope was reportedly handed a dossier of allegations of financial misconduct by Becciu.
After his forced resignation, Becciu said that, although he had authorised the investments managed by Crasso, he was unaware of the details and "it's not that [Crasso] was telling me the ramifications of all these investments."
Crasso responded that "Centurion was known in the Secretariat [of State]" and that Becciu and other officials "knew very well" what investments were made. Crasso also said that secretariat officials at times suggested specific investments to him.
In December 2020, the pope stripped the Secretariat of State of its financial portfolio, and ordered the department to turn over control of all bank accounts and investments to APSA. The law issued by the pope bringing in this change contained specific mention of several financial practices linked to recent scandals.


At least it can be, when that bun is freshly baked and straight from the oven. And, happily for me, my wife bakes a pretty mean bun! But can you quantify just how good that bun is? And does it necessarily follow that a random sampling of people will agree on what makes a good bun, or that a particular warm bun will make all of those people equally happy? Finally, when a person says the warm bun makes him happy, do we actually have anything beyond his word for it? Is it possible to quantify exactly how happy he is? And would The Beatles agree?
Such are the problems with the subjective/objective debate. Some things which seem blindingly obvious at the macro level, are a lot harder to pin down at the micro level. If everybody is agreed that cinnamon in the bun makes for a good bun, does a pinch more or less cinnamon make for a slightly better or poorer bun? If you are as serious about warm buns as some of us are about high-end audio, questions such as these can lead you down a rabbit hole.
Ultimately, my stereo system makes me happy. If I could improve it, that could probably make me happier. But if I sold my car, my house, and my wife to raise the money to buy the MBL über-system of my dreams, the net outcome would most assuredly not be an overall increase in my happiness, so there is always a balance to be found.
On the design and manufacturing side, though, there are many objective tools that can be brought to bear which, if carefully selected and implemented, can be shown to correlate well with a wholly subjective assessment of the outcome. But this gives rise to an often acrimonious debate which afflicts our industry – or at least its community of users and commentators – what happens when the objective assessment is at odds with the subjective assessment. Because the fact is that, deep down at the micro level, this is uncomfortably often the case.
Here at BitPerfect, most of what we do is governed by a subjective assessment of our efforts. Sure, some of the work we do requires intelligently-designed signal processing, and this work is solidly underpinned by both theory and measurement. But for the most part we release the products we develop only when we think they sound right – when they make us happiest.
For the most part, BitPerfect itself does not rely on any signal processing. We focus just on getting the original audio data from your Mac to your DAC as cleanly as possible. The mere fact that software can have an audible impact on how that sounds without in any way altering the data presents us with an objective minefield. The truth is we don't have anything beyond a vague arm-waving rationale to explain how software can have that sort of impact, and we don't have the measurement tools (or for that matter the technology, let alone the budget) at our disposal to give substance to it. Indeed, the field of audio in general lacks tools that enable us to objectively quantify many of the subjective attributes we value, particularly when it comes to differentiating performance at the bleeding edge of the art. My favourite example here is stereo imaging. Some systems image incredibly well, others less so. I am not aware of any parameter that directly measures this attribute, although there are many parameters that we know can correlate well with it. Holographic Imaging is a 100% subjective quality.
Happiness is a similar thing. There are many attributes that correlate very well with it, and we can measure or quantify most of them. But none of them **are** happiness. At the end of the day, only we as individuals can truly know whether we are happy or not. Only we can know whether some external thing makes us happy or not. But the Internet is home to some very special people. They, evidently, know far better than I do what makes me happy, and therefore, by extension, presume to be the arbiters of whether I am in fact happy or not. And they can do all this without ever having met me! I'm sure you must have come across some of them. What they know to an absolute certainty is that I cannot claim to be truly happy unless a double-blind test proves that to be the case. Absent such proof, my protestations to the contrary are evidence of nothing but the 'placebo effect'. They could use a warm bun or two. In its warm glow, they could perhaps devote their pent-up energies to devising a foolproof double-blind happiness test!


Have You Had Your Yearly Dance Check-Up? - The Let's Talk Dance Blog - Empowering Dancers To Create A Better Quality of Life!
Just like we get a yearly check up with our doctor, it's very important that you give yourself a yearly dance check-up as well. This is important to prevent you from getting stuck in the all-consuming rut that so many dance studio owners, dance teachers, and professional dancers so easily fall into. This can also be referred to as your "comfort-zone" or "always doing what you've always done". The danger of this state is that, many times we don't even realize that that's the state we're in, unless of course, we give ourselves a yearly dance check-up.
If you own a dance studio, ask yourself these questions….
Does my dance studio have an active social media presence that uses the 5 social media marketing essentials to promote and grow my dance studio?
Have I updated/redesigned my dance studio's website within the past 2 years?
Have I published at least one press release about my dance studio this year?
Have I tried at least one new form of online marketing to promote my dance studio this year?
Do I take advantage of non-traditional ways of communicating with my staff such as conference calls in lieu of in-house staff meetings?
Have I been taking dance classes over the past 3-6 months in order to stay in shape, and stay on top of my game as a dance teacher?
Have I updated my music selections for my classes to ensure that I am up-to-date with the music my students like to listen to?
Have I thought about new techniques and strategies that I can use to help my students to reach new heights as dancers and as individuals this year?
Are you currently in a state of "knowing" but not "doing" for your dance studio or dance career?
Do you know what you should be doing, but find it difficult to put it into action?
Do you have so many great ideas that you don't know where to begin?
Well, I have some tips for you to get you moving from knowledge to action!
#1 Pinpoint the main reason(s) why you've been stuck in a state of paralysis.
#2 Write down a list of the things you know you should be doing or would like to do.
#3 Choose one thing to act on immediately (as in, today).
#4 Come up with a plan/schedule on how and when you will begin implementing the other items on your list, and also the resources that are needed to put them into action.
#5 Determine if you need help to get it done, and if you do, Get Help!
If you're looking for some more ways to get motivated for the year ahead, read, "The Ultimate Motivation For Dancers", and get inspired!
What do you do to get motivated each year? What do you do each year to help yourself grow as a dance teacher, dance studio owner, or professional dancer? Attend conventions, take classes, read books? Please share your thoughts below. And also share this post on Facebook and Twitter so that other fellow dance professionals can have their yearly dance check-up too!


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Economic conditions forced housing prices sky-high—only to plummet at the onset of the recession, leaving many homeowners paying mortgages in excess of what their homes were worth and others unable to sell their homes without taking serious losses. The question in the education industry is: are we next?
It's not an unreasonable question. For decades, Bachelor's degrees have been promoted to students as the only way to succeed in a knowledge-based economy. Multiple U.S. census surveys confirm that those with college degrees earn millions more over their lifetimes than those with only a high school diploma. Demand—and easy financing from the government and private institutions—contributed to drive up tuition prices; in recent decades, college tuition prices have grown at an average of twice the rate of general inflation.
In addition, prior to the recession, schools were receiving unprecedented endowment funds. This caused many schools to go on construction and faculty hiring sprees to impress donors, attract students and justify the raising of more funds.
The economic downturn is definitely affecting colleges financially. Lenders are now less willing to lend to students as a result of increased forfeiture in the mortgage market—so students are less able to pay steep tuition rates. Wealthy donors are less able to give to school endowment funds as they were in the past. While college tuition rates still appear to be increasing across the board, it's not likely this can be sustained over the long term if parents of students continue to suffer heavy job losses, wage decreases and difficulty landing new jobs—not to mention the losses of retirement account funds and home equity.
Many students are waking up to realize just how expensive college really is.
But the economic hardships faced by those who pay tuition bills and fund endowments are not the only cause for worry. In addition, there are signs that the U.S. economy is saturated with Bachelor's degrees. According to a 2006 report by the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, there are more prospective employees with degrees than there are openings for positions at the college level. The Census Bureau reports that 27% of all adults in the U.S. has a Bachelor's degree or higher education level, and there are approximately 250,000 more people graduating from college each year than there are college-level jobs waiting for them. According to the Bureau, this trend has existed for over a decade—and it's likely to get worse.
There's no question that the U.S. workforce is more educated than ever. With Bachelor's degrees a dime a dozen, simply having your degree is less likely to distinguish job seekers from the crowd. For this reason, many people make the decision to go back for Master's degrees and Ph.D's—which, depending on the student's field, may or may not make them more employable.
Many students claim that they go to college because it will help them get a strong start on their careers. But it's long been the attitude of Liberal Arts schools that the value of a college education isn't preparation for work, but the learning itself. As a result, many degree programs do a lot to teach students the subject—but not a lot to teach them how to translate their knowledge into a successful career. The value of a Liberal Arts education is something that colleges and universities increasingly have to defend in the face of rising tuition hikes and reduced prospects for college graduates.
It's difficult to predict with any certainty whether economic conditions will force tuition rates to stabilize or drop in the near future. But a close look at the workplace and educational environment facing college graduates, the increasing financial strains on families and the drying up of easy student funding reveal that it may not be possible for college tuition rates to sustain themselves in the future. As the economy worsens and students become more careful about how they invest in their own educations, colleges may find themselves having to drop their prices—or do a better job of justifying their tuition costs.
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Oh boy! Make sure not to miss this years Harlan Haunt Fest that takes place in my neighboring county of Harlan, Kentucky. The event has gotten bigger and better each year and this year is no different. This years event has some very popular and famous authors, artist, and paranormal investigators. This year there is even a Chili cook off with Celebrity Chef Joe Arvin!
Jeremy Ambler from Walking Dead, Russ McCubbin who has been in numerous movies and TV shows, Artist B.C. Hepner, Matthew Atchley the founder and lead artist of Hot Spot Studios, award winning artist Chuck Mullins, radio personality and author Ian Punnett, Paranormal investigator Joe Clark, Paranormal investigator Tony Felosi and several others.
Chili Cook off, Horror & fantasy art contest, Historic Ghost walk, Mortal Kombat X Tournament, Fear Challenge, Cosplay and more!
This years headlining music act is Dirty Gunnz! DIRTY GUNNZ, a melodic, hard rock band that specializes in 80's glam/hair-band covers and originals..
On top of all of this there will also be vendors and various displays! It is sure to be a good time.
This event takes place on October 15th, 2016 in Harlan County Kentucky. So, make plans to be there, who knows you might even see me there.
You can find more information at the website and facebook pages.
Website - Harlan Haunt Fest!
This is a great local event that is gaining visitors from all over, and I hope you can attend. This area also has a lot of bigfoot sightings and reports and is a county in which I conduct bigfoot research. I have been invited to be a guest at this event several times, but for one reason or another I can't seem to do it. This year I may at least be able to go to the event and take in some of the sightings and events...I didn't want to commit to being a guest and then have to cancel due to something coming up. If all goes well, I might actually get to go this year, wish be luck, and hope to see you there.


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Susan K. Powell
Susan Powell is an American composer, educator and percussionist.
Dr. Powell received the Bachelor of Music degree from Eastman School of Music, where she was awarded the Performers Certificate, and the Master of Music degree from Northwestern University.
Susan Powell joined the Ohio State University School of Music faculty in fall 2000 as assistant professor of percussion and director of percussion studies. She specializes in the areas of multiple and keyboard percussion, and is considered one of the foremost ragtime xylophone soloists of her generation. Prior to her appointment at Ohio State, Powell served on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
She has appeared at both the Leigh Howard Stevens Summer Marimba Seminar and the Northwestern Summer Keyboard Seminar as performer and clinician, and has presented sessions at the Percussive Arts Society Conventions, Ohio Music Educator Association conferences, the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and at numerous universities and festivals across the U.S. and Europe. She has performed as a solo and chamber musician in Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Germany, England, Sweden, Mexico and Japan. Powell has been awarded both The Ohio State University Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, as well as the School of Music Distinguished Teacher.
She is an active composer of works for percussion.
The Gilded Cage (1998)
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Kirk Manufacturing Company was a manufacturer of Brass Era automobiles in Toledo, Ohio from 1901 to 1905. Their automobile was marketed as the Yale. It should not be confused with the Yale automobile made in Saginaw, Michigan from 1916 to 1918.
The 1904 Yale was a touring car. Equipped with a tonneau, the basic model could seat 5 passengers and sold for US$1500. The car's engine was a horizontally mounted water-cooled flat-2, mid-mounted, which produced 16 hp (11.9 kW). It powered the wheels through a 2-speed transmission. The car weighed 1800 lb (816 kg).
A model with a 30 hp (22.4 kW) engine sold for US$2500. A 12-horsepower Yale touring car was also sold in 1904 for US$1700. It was advertised nationally that year in Dun's Review as "the simplest, safest and most economical touring car made in America."


ENV is the quintessential DDC Control system. It Monitors and Controls all aspects of a complex HVAC installation. If you think of all of the mechanical devices in a building as the musicians, the occupants as the audience, then ENV is the Conductor.
Please watch this short video. It tells the whole story. It was developed by Rehau, a reseller, who markets ENV under a private label as RSC – Rehau Smart Control.
The question you should ask yourself is "Do any of my upcoming projects require a sophisticated DDC control system?" Look over this list. If at least one of those projects requires 3 or 4 of these, then you should consider ENV.
From the simplest to the most complex combination of HVAC hardware and Sequence of Operations (SOO), ENV can manage it all without any proprietary programming. The I/O Points and the Sequence of Operations (SOO) are defined in tables using a click and point web interface. Climate Automation Systems offers a service to create these tables; but the mechanical contractor can do it as well. And the end user can easily create Macros and setup Virtual Thermostats, or even create data monitors to track performance. Next stop, Voice Commands.
All functionality in ENV is implemented via a Web Interface with access from any device including Smartphones, tablets, and Microsoft Windows or MAC PCs. There is also an ENV App available for Apple and Android devices. Combined with automatic alerts, the service company can typically determine the source of a problem over the internet before making an onsite visit. And the user can alter their thermostat settings while on vacation in Hawaii.
Functionally, a Control Device is similar to the "box on the wall" that is normally used to control one specific function, like a set point controller. ENV includes over 23 Virtual Control Devices. They are prepackaged routines that can be selected to perform a multitude of tasks, some simple but most complex. For example, staging three (3) heat pumps to manage the radiant buffer tanks in a least used rotation based on the trend analysis of the real time load required. Just choose the appropriate Control Device, select the input and output points, and specify any required parameters. ENV the "Conductor" will take it from there.
ENV's advanced SIM controller is capable of managing a single snow melt zone or an unlimited number of zones each with a specific priority (1-10) and mixing strategy. One of the truly energy saving features is its ability to harvest the heat in the snowmelt zones, when not in snowmelt mode, to use internally for heating radiant floors and domestic hot water. SIM automatically sets an Idle temperature proportional to the forecasted probability of snow. SIM also manages priority zones based on the real time analysis of the snow melt load requirement and the boiler capacity at the time. And excess boiler capacity can be used to heat domestic hot water based on priority settings.
Commissioning couldn't be simpler by use of the ENV Toolkit. Using a combination of the real time Visualizer, the ENV Simulator, and Data Monitors, the sequence of operations defined in the ENV database can be verified long before all of the equipment is actually installed. Also, ENV allows the contractor to engage subsystems one at a time until all the mechanical systems have been integrated and certified. And no mechanical contractor should be on site without his tools.
By using a very robust database, SQL Server, ENV can store massive amounts of data in real time. This data can be reviewed via trend charts, real time graphic monitors, EXCEL spreadsheets, and animated graphical Visualizers. These representations of the data are instantly available with one click of a button. There are no complex methods required to extract this information. Press a button and view a chart, it's that easy! You may discover gold.
The trend today in high end homes is to minimize wall clutter by eliminating the thermostat. ENV makes that possible via a Virtual Thermostat. Temperature sensors hidden in the sheetrock can be used to monitor room conditions. Setpoint and mode changes can be made from either a Smartphone device or any Internet browser. Slab sensors can be added in each zone so that ENV can balance the effects of both radiant and ambient temperature (MRT) on occupant comfort. A single temperature sensor can be used for both a radiant and a forced air zone. Real and virtual thermostats can be combined in a home as required.
By using NOAA or Environment Canada, ENV obtains the temperature forecast for the next 3-6 hours. By combining the forecasts with the current outdoor temperature, the outdoor reset curve is adjusted to compensate for a rapid increase or decrease of current conditions. Because of the extended time it takes to ramp the slab up or down, the water temperature to the hydronic zones is increased or decreased proportional to, and ahead of, the forecasted temperature. The occupants are comfortable, the slab remains at the proper temperature, over-shoot is avoided, and less energy is expended. It doesn't get better than that.
Macros can be used to instantaneously alter conditions in the home or building. For example, changing a set point or mode, shutting down a heat pump, turning on Vacation Mode, start or stop heating domestic hot water tank, etc. There are three ways Macros can be executed: 1) via a click by the user from their browser or Smartphone, or 2) by using a predefined schedule, i.e., every morning at 6AM, or 3) based on a true or false condition, i.e., the temperature outside has dropped near freezing and the heat pump is inactive.
Wouldn't you want to know when an operational problem is occurring and how critical it is? Alerts can be established based not only on a single event but on a complex set of conditions, i.e., heat pump should have turned on but it didn't after 2 minutes. Alerts will reduce the time to restitution and minimize expenses for the home owner. They are sent as text or email messages to the interested parties and there is no limit to the number and type of Alerts.
Our server constantly monitors all of the ENV installations across North America via a handshake heartbeat. Power outages in a remote location during freezing conditions can be catastrophic. If a power outage occurs, an email or text message will automatically be sent from our server to all interested parties. Other possible alert conditions include communication failures, nightly backup failures, excessive critical errors, notification of new product releases, etc.
The user has the ability to create a custom dashboard that allows him to manage all of his zones and other HVAC functions with a single click of a mouse.
ENV supports devices that communicate using BACNet, Modbus, or ASCII. These account for virtually all communication protocols for most devices found in a home, building, or mechanical room. The mechanical contractor is free to choose devices they prefer to use at the right cost for the customer.
ENV provides an open interface for any Home Automation System (HAS). This expands the user's access to the various ENV facilities from not only a browser device but also the HAS devices. The benefit of Virtual Thermostats still applies since ENV controls and interfaces to all hardware, not the HAS.
Climate Automation Systems brings decades of experience in the world of Software Development of mission critical applications. By partnering with the home owner's team, we will not only go beyond satisfying the requirement but also deliver functionality that will save the home owner money, maintain their comfort, protect the environment, save time and increase your profits, and put you heads and shoulders above your competition.
ENV is simple to install and place into operation. Of course many companies make this type of claim; but here are the simple facts.
Provide us a) a Points list, b) the Sequence of Operations (SOO), and c) a mechanical schematic. We'll develop the tables that implements the sequence of operations.
And we'll also build the custom interface cabinet which also contains the ENV operational PC. You hang it on the wall, connect power, attach an Ethernet cable, and homerun ALL field wires to the cabinet. Assuming the mechanical systems are in operation, we are now ready to commission.
The cabinets are fabricated in a U/L and C/L certified shop. It is totally self-contained and fully assembled, and includes the ENV server computer, Ethernet connections to the Internet, and the input/output I/O blocks used to communicate with all points and devices. It is sized based on the number of I/O points. The wires for all devices and points terminate in the cabinet. No other intervening controllers are necessary. The cabinet is the gateway between the ENV server computer and all the devices being monitored and controlled.
Each I/O block recognizes Analog and Digital inputs, or produces Analog and Digital Outputs. Inputs can be resistance devices like Thermistors, 0-5, 0-3.3, or 0-10 VAC, or even digital pulses generated by KWH meters and water flow devices. Analog Outputs can be 0-5, 0-10 VAC or 4-20 ma for modulating devices, or Digital dry contact for on/off devices.
Users can access ENV via any standard browser or execute voice commands from Amazon's Echo platform. The CAS cloud server poles each customer's local ENV server on a regular basis looking for critical error conditions. If total power outages are detected at the site, the User is alerted by the ENV cloud server via text and email messages.
Visualizer Dashboard - The Visualizer is a very powerful tool that can be used to create dynamic Dashboard canvasses. Decorated Tiles can be placed on the canvas by the User with drag and drop mouse operations. They represent objects updated in real time, including zones and zone status, database values, indoor air quality values, KWH usage, graphical monitors, and Macros, and page links to other canvasses. The User can create multiple Dashboards and link to them from other canvasses. Mode, setpoint, and fan speed, can be altered by clicking on a Zone tile.
Animation - By combining a background images, like schematics, with icons in the Visualizer's assortment of icon elements, the User can monitor the real-time operation of every component in the mechanical plant. Based on real-time conditions, icons can be automated to slide, rotate, expand and contract, etc. For example, if a radiant zone calls for heat, all the associated pump icons could be programmed to rotate.
Data Mining - Using a very robust SQL Server database, ENV can selectively store massive amounts of data in real time based on sampling rates and retention period. This data can be reviewed via trend charts, real time graphic monitors, EXCEL spreadsheets, and animated graphical Visualizers as described above. These representations of the data are instantly available with one click of a button. There are no complex methods required to extract this information. Press a button and view a chart, it's that easy!
The Simulator – used to manually alter input values in order to see what that change has on the sequence of operations. For example, if the temperature in the Master Bedroom goes below the set point, the fan coil might go on, a pump might cycle on, and the boiler may fire in order to heat the water. However, if the solar panels can produce sufficient hot water, the solar pump will go on, various valve will rotate, and the boiler will remain dormant. You can "see" those outputs change without actually engaging the physical devices during simulation.
"The ENV Snow and Ice Melt System (SIM) takes advantage of all of the unique functionality of ENV and delivers a capability for snow and ice melt not found in any other hardware implementation."
SIM can manage an unlimited number of zones each with a unique priority. Each zone or zone group can have a unique mixing strategy. Zones can share snow sensors or each zone can have its own sensor.
Speaking of total control by ENV, the heat of the water in the snow melt zones when not melting snow, can be harvested and used much like a solar panel to supply heat for fan coils, radiant heat zones, or DHW. Isn't that a unique idea?
When in full melt operation, SIM monitors the trend of the delta-t between the supply and return water temperatures of the boiler plant system. If it is determined that the boiler (s) can't keep up, i.e., the trend is pointing south, the low priority zones are disabled. Once that condition changes, those zones are put back into service.
Thermodynamically, it takes less energy to keep a slab free of snow if the slab is preheated (Idled) than to start the melt cycle when the snow arrives. That's why most snowmelt systems provide a mechanism to start the Idle cycle. However, they require manual intervention by the user. SIM does this automatically without user intervention! By using the NOAA and Canadian Weather snow forecast report, SIM computes the probability of snow in the next 3-6 hours. The Idle temperature computed by SIM is in direct correlation to that probability. The higher the probability the higher the Idle temperature.
Because of the total integration of all devices under the control of ENV the "Conductor" the SIM boiler plant can also be used to heat domestic hot water when there is enough excess energy to do so. Or, DHW can be the priority.
Imagine rooms without thermostats. What would you think about temperature sensors buried in the sheetrock - out of sight. Or maybe a few thermostats hidden in closets in guest bedrooms.
And instead of two thermostats, imagine a single thermostat or wall sensor in the living room for both forced air and radiant, each with separate control requirements? Should Thermal Comfort be a function of just an ambient temperature sensor or should it be combined with a slab and humidity sensor? For floor warming a slab sensor is required.
ENV can handle any combination of sensors and thermostats to maintain perfect Thermal Comfort and reduce energy consumption throughout the home or building, zone by zone.
Try managing a Health Care facility with 120 rooms and public spaces without a single thermostat. It was no problem for ENV. And of course the user has access to every zone via an ENV Smartphone or Tablet App, or by using a web browser.


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Nobody will ever be able to write the history of the Syrian civil war. Too much of it is performance art that's necessary to avoid the mistakes of every single western power that has fought in the Middle East. The performers putting on the show can't take a bow, which is a shame. They're absolutely brilliant people who have deftly avoided every possible pitfall. I have no concerns whatsoever. Syrians will soon live in peace and freedom.
My guess is that what I'm about to discuss is a Russian ploy. I once had a close Russian friend who lost his marbles when Putin annexed the Crimea.
"Russia is rising off its knees, Thomas!" he kept writing me.
No. The Russian 76th Guards Air Assault Division is said to be the best conventional force in the federation. They're buffoons. The commander was almost losing consciousness from humiliation and depression.
His men were panicky chubsters who didn't know how to use their rifles.
If you hold an AK-47 sideways and fire it, the empty casing will fly right into your face.
So the Russians are almost certainly behind this ridiculous charade.
Qassem Suleimani is dead. The last unquestionably genuine photo of him alive was taken October 18, 2015 (below left).
He was pale, thin, and dramatically aged. Every image of him published since October 18, 2015, was actually taken years before.
As for Colonel Suheil al-Hassan, he's the orange-faced doll-man on the right below.
This was Colonel Suheil al-Hassan in February of 2015.
The orange-faced version of Colonel Suheil al-Hassan isn't even a soldier. I don't speak Arabic, but I know a ham actor when I see one. This is an appallingly amateurish performance.
At 0:52 his voice wobbles with passion, and he shakes the radio, exhorting his fellow ham actors forward.
Colonel al-Hassan has an assault rifle on his chest for no reason. As he struggles to remember his lines, a bunch of guys drinking coffee blunder onto the set behind him. Some stop, wondering if now they're going to get summarily shot.
Al-Hassan's purple, orange, and pink uniform is a commercial product, not issued by any armed force in the world. He also has three radios.
It's a video for Russians. My former friend told me that Jews, Nazis, gays, and NATO had set up death camps for Russians, which is why Putin had to invade Ukraine.
Compare the histrionic Colonel al-Hassan to a Saudi Border Guard captain whose men repel a massive assault by Houthis. The Border Guards are not soldiers; they're commanded by the Ministry of the Interior and are analogous to the US Border Patrol.
He's no actor. Even his religiosity is low key. He's a calm, steady professional.
By the way, these are high-explosive rounds from two 40mm Bofors cannons.
I was right again. We took at least one AC-130A out of storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) boneyard, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, and gave it to the Saudis.
The AC-130A was retired in 1995, but I'm sure that the Emiratis completely refurbished the aircraft at AMMROC. Transferring AC-130As and Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthogs" to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would be kept secret for about a billion different reasons. Angry Americans tell me that they haven't heard any news reports of AC-130s or A-10s going to the Arab League.
Well, you never will. But you can see video of them in action.
Don't bother arguing with me. It's a new world; that's where I live. You can keep on living in the past if you want, but don't try to yank me back there with you.
I have to say that Hezbollah has put in the best performance in Syria. They're perfect for this role.
On the bodies of the dead militants were signs of burns that are typical of chemical explosives.
"It is not the first time that coordination problems have arisen between the military police and the Russian military, Hezbollah and Iran. Incidents like this have happened repeatedly since the Russian forces entered into the conflict," a diplomatic source said.
The source elaborated that this lack of coordination is particularly troublesome because it is one that caused Putin to announce the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria.
Come on. That was no accident. You know what else is FUBAR about the attack on Al-Eis? The Russians refused to provide close-air support (CAS) for the Iranian 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade.
Those young fascists goose stepped to their deaths. At Al-Eis, here's who was killed.
a) Is it a coincidence that the only fatalities were among those groups?
b) Are you upset by the deaths of men in those groups?
Let me repeat what was said above.
Incidents like this have happened repeatedly since the Russian forces entered into the conflict.
There you go. Strategic special operators cause absolute mayhem. The Arab League expeditionary forces in Syria have been trained in shooting, grenade throwing, hand-to-hand combat, infiltration, surveillance, sabotage, and pretending to be other people.
You need to understand that there are Arab soldiers in Syria who speak unaccented Russian, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, Turkish, Uzbek, Chechen, Khunzakh, and Kurdish. Many also learned how to speak Arabic with the accents of every nation in the region. Only men of superior intelligence can be special operators. Many were sent abroad to study.
Give those men equipment that allows them to override the enemy's radio transmissions, and then sit back and watch all the bad guys on the battlefield kill each other.
This sign was put up by the Saudi Border Guard.
We'll end with terrific music played over video of the Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD). The Kurds are part of the performance art. Their reward for cooperating is first an autonomous region in Syria, and then an independent Kurdistan. Once they're all in one country, they'll discover how hard it is to get along with your own.
But like everyone else in the region, they'll decide that they prefer peace to war, one reason being that the people making all of this possible can no longer be defeated. That's a simple fact. Everyone is truly lucky that the emerging superpower is benign.
Unless you're an irredeemable troublemaker. Then you die.
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Unlike a wood-sided house, you can successfully pressure-clean a deck. Use less pressure (1200 to 1500 psi) for soft woods like redwood or cedar. Then let the wood thoroughly dry before applying stain or sealer.
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Data at rest – How do you model the data stores? What is the quickest way to access the data through the hub & spoke? SQL stored procedures, etc.
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Last year, the company hired a VP of Data Strategy to build an analytics team; this data delivery position will interface heavily with the analytics team. Once the data is exposed, the analytics team can then use it. The analytics team handles BI, is rolling out visualization tools, and managing data governance.
The data delivery leader's team is responsible for the data pipeline – how best to access the data through the hub & spoke.
They will manage a team of 7 – 10 on three teams: data modeling, ETL, and MuleSoft. This will include others who are managers; they will be a 'leader of leaders'.
The successful candidate will enjoy long-term growth potential in a highly stable, rewarding company.
Competitive salary; bonuses. Potential relocation assistance if needed.
This is a mature, highly established company that, like many, is now going through a transformative effort. This is creating opportunities for visionary leaders to make a significant impact!


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Female teacher's 'sexual interest' in girl student
by Kay Dibben
A FEMALE teacher in her early 20s developed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable female student over two years, from when the girl was 15, a tribunal has found.
The teacher, who was found to have lived with the girl in a sexual relationship from soon after the girl finished Year 12, has been barred from reapplying for registration until 2022.
The Queensland teacher taught the "needy'' girl, who was under the care of Child Safety, in her final three years of high school and was also her pastoral care teacher.
The teacher, now 27, broke off her engagement with her long-term male partner in 2016, when the student was in Year 12, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard.
While the teacher denied having had a sexual relationship with the teenage ex-student, the tribunal found she had a sexual interest in the girl when she was still in Years 11 and 12.
She flirted with the girl and there was an intimacy between them that was different to the usual teacher and student relationship, it was found.
They had a plan to live together from at least mid-2016, when the girl told her child safety officer she would be moving in with the teacher's parents after she graduated.
"The teacher favoured a student in whom she had a sexual interest,'' the tribunal said in its disciplinary decision.
She crossed boundaries, despite warnings from other school staff, discussing personal matters with the girl and exchanging gifts, the tribunal said.
The student had a troubled background, and instead of protecting her the pastoral care teacher exploited her neediness so she could form an intimate relationship with her, the tribunal found.
The student, who was a friend of the teacher's younger sister, had lived with a foster parent while at school and was under a long-term guardianship order.
In the first half of 2015, when the girl was in Year 11, the teacher told a colleague she was thinking of leaving her fiance because she had feelings for another person.
At Year 11 camp, the teacher was refused permission to have the student sleep in her cabin.
The Assistant Principal became concerned about the teacher and student spending time alone together.
Soon after the girl's graduation in late 2016, when she was almost 17, the student and teacher moved into the teacher's parents' home.
In February, 2017, the teacher introduced the ex-student as her partner and in March that year she told teacher friends she now identified as lesbian and the girl was her partner.
Despite the teacher's denials, the tribunal found compelling evidence there was a romantic relationship that developed into a sexual relationship once the pair lived together.
On July 16, the tribunal prohibited the teacher, whose registration has expired, from reapplying for registration or permission to teach before May 17, 2022.
If she reapplies she must submit a psychologist's report on whether she understands personal and professional relationships and boundaries and other matters.
The teacher was ordered to pay Queensland College of Teachers's $2500 costs.
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Many tenants think that as they rent the property they are entitled to do what they like with it. But that's not so – in almost all cases subletting will be prohibited by the terms of your tenancy agreement. So if you sublet you will be in breach.
Good news for landlords renting out one bedroomed flats as rents for these types of properties are continuing to rise, in spite of overall rental growth decreasing.
A Grimsby Landlord has been slapped with a custodial sentence and a £100,000 fine for seriously endangering his tenants' lives. The landlord was also ordered to pay the tenants compensation of £4,200.


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Maria Johanna Meijsing (21 October 1947 – 30 January 2012) was a Dutch novelist. She won the AKO Literatuurprijs in 2000 for her novel De tweede man, and in 2008 the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs for her novel Over de liefde. Doeschka Meijsing is the older sister of writer Geerten Meijsing and philosopher Monica Meijsing.

Biography

Meijsing was born in Eindhoven, on 21 October 1947. When she was three years old, Meijsing and her family moved to Haarlem. She studied Dutch Language and Literary Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Meijsing was a teacher at the St. Ignatius Gymnasium from 1971 to 1976. She subsequently held a position as a research assistant at the University of Amsterdam's Institute for Dutch Studies until 1978. That year, she took up a post as editor of the literary supplement of the influential Dutch magazine Vrij Nederland and in 1989 she became literary editor of leading current-affairs weekly Elsevier.

Writing
From 1969 Meijsing published work in literary magazine Podium, and later she also published in . Hence her work has been referred to as being in the Revisor style. In 1974, her first collection of short stories De hanen en andere verhalen was published. The guest lectures she gave at the University of Groningen have been collected in Hoe verliefd is de toeschouwer? (1988). Meijsing also wrote poetry (Paard Heer Mantel, 1986). In 1997 she won the Opzij Literature Prize (which was then called the Annie Romein Prize).

Literary Themes
Major themes in Meijsing's work include the relationship between imagination and reality, the fascination for an admired person - and consequential jealousy - and time. Her protagonists tend to be vulnerable outsiders who escape into fantasy.

Meijsing was lesbian and had several relationships with women. Her latest novel Over de liefde, published in 2008 and a recipient of the AKO Literature Prize, the F. Bordewijk Prize and the Opzij Literature Award, was inspired by her relationship with journalist Xandra Schutte. This relationship ended after Schutte left her for someone else.

Death
Meijsing died at the age of 64 from complications of major surgery. She lived until her death in Amsterdam, in an apartment above that of her ex-partner.

Bibliography
 1974 – De hanen en andere verhalen
 1976 – Robinson
 1977 – De kat achterna
 1980 – Tijger, tijger!
 1982 – Utopia of De geschiedenissen van Thomas
 1982 – Zwaluwen en Augustein
 1985 – Ik ben niet in Haarlem geboren
 1986 – Paard Heer Mantel
 1987 – Beer en Jager
 1988 – Hoe verliefd is de toeschouwer?
 1990 – De beproeving
 1992 – Vuur en zijde
 1994 – Beste vriend
 1996 – De angstige waakhond
 1996 – De weg naar Caviano
 2000 – De tweede man
 2002 – 100% chemie
 2005 – Moord en doodslag
 2008 – Over de liefde

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1947 births
2012 deaths
People from Eindhoven
Dutch lesbian writers
Dutch LGBT novelists
Lesbian novelists
Ferdinand Bordewijk Prize winners
20th-century Dutch novelists
21st-century Dutch novelists
20th-century Dutch women writers
21st-century Dutch women writers
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21st-century Dutch LGBT people

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Oct 11, 2018 11:00 PM - For the first time since 1976, Buffalo Grove's girls volleyball team will play for a Mid-Suburban League championship. Coach Matt Priban's Bison earned the MSL East co-championship with 15-year defending champion Hersey by defeating host Rolling Meadows 25-19, 25-20 on Thursday night.
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Oct 11, 2018 10:02 PM - St. Francis defeated Timothy Christian in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division girls volleyball match.
Oct 11, 2018 9:53 PM - Grayslake North d. North Chicago: The host Knights won their fourth match in a row, 25-4, 25-11, as Teagan Johnston had 9 kills, while Abby Cunningham served 7 aces and dished out 10 assists in the Northern Lake County Conference match.
Oct 11, 2018 9:52 PM - Naperville North defeated Downers Grove South in a nonconference boys soccer game to complete a perfect regular season.
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One of my favorite Muni bus lines is always the 18-46th Avenue because it's the easiest and most direct route to my office at SF State and stops not too far from my home in the Outer Richmond district.
But it made me a little suspicious of why the Sunday Streets organizers could not accommodate the 18 bus along its normal route via Great Highway, and instead, re-route it by forcing it to drive 51 blocks (3.7 miles) versus its regular route that is a mere 8/10th of a mile. What a waste of gas and time for one of the most timely bus lines in all of Muni.
Here's what the normal route looks like. On La Playa, it turns right onto Fulton, left on to Great Highway, left onto Lincoln, and right onto 46th Avenue. Average time: Approximately 3 minutes.
Since Sunday Streets happened, Muni had no choice but to re-route the bus. Instead of turning right onto Fulton, it was left on Fulton, drive 24 blocks to 25th Avenue, take Crossover Drive, turn right on Lincoln, and drive an additional 27 blocks to reach 46th Avenue. Time: At least 10 minutes with no traffic, but since Sunday Streets shut-down Upper Great Highway and the road was too narrow on Chain of Lakes (the closest location for vehicles to get across), it took the 18 bus at least 15 minutes to do this re-route.
Going northbound was much worse for the 18 bus because it can't make a left turn at Lincoln & 19th Avenue; it has to follow the turn procedure the 29-Sunset uses by going around 20th Avenue and using the left turn lane at Irving & 19th and that adds on at least another 5 minutes, especially with the infamous Irving street traffic. Muni buses also can't make a left turn at 25th Avenue & Fulton, so it has to go one block ahead to Cabrillo; that adds on more minutes to the trip.
Maybe the next time the city wants to host Sunday Streets, how about allowing the 18-46th Avenue bus be able to drive slow along the short stretch of Great Highway instead of inconveniencing a lot of people by taking a route that is triple the time? If Muni can allow the 44 bus to cut through Golden Gate Park's road shut downs on Sundays, why can't they accommodate the 18 line? I hope Muni doesn't make a solution by making people walk from 46th & Lincoln to catch a second bus at Fulton & La Playa; the line carries a lot of elderly passengers and some can't walk too far.


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It's a Small World: The Animated Series is an animated web television series produced by Disney Interactive Media Group, Disney Television Animation and Powerhouse Animation Studios. Based on the Disney Parks attraction It's a Small World, it revolves around six multicultural children exploring new places, making new friends, and learning unique words and customs from around the world.

It was released on November 26, 2013 as an online-exclusive series, and the final episode was released on February 4, 2014.

Characters
 Marmura (voiced by Lauren Tom) is a New Zealand-American boy, and is viewed as the group's leader. He is athletic and loves to play sports, frequently taking part in cultural games and competitions.
 Ashley (voiced by Dina Sherman) is a redheaded French-American girl, and a fashionista who enjoys trying on different clothes.
 Luis (voiced by Michael D. Cohen) is a Mexican-American boy who loves eating. He is normally seen tasting foods that are native to each place the group visits.
 Zanele (voiced by Elle Newlands) is a South African-American girl, and the most academically gifted. She enjoys learning about the histories of various landmarks in the world.
 Ling (voiced by Lauren Tom) is a Chinese-American girl. She occupies as a musician who can play any instrument.
 Harold (voiced by Dina Sherman) is a Dutch-American boy who enjoys creating art, specifically through painting.
 Wazoh (voiced by Michael D. Cohen) is a small bluebird who serves as the group's companion. He hosts a short segment at the end of most episodes titled Words with Wazoh, where he is capable of speech. In the segment, he teaches a word or phrase, usually related to the episode, in Spanish.
 Mr. Ballon is a sentient, colorful hot air balloon and the kids' main source of transportation.

Production
It's a Small World: The Animated Series was a collaboration between Disney and language instruction company Rosetta Stone, and was created as a promotion for their then-recent kids' app, Lingo World Builder.

The series was part of a year-long celebration for the It's a Small World attraction's 50th anniversary in 2014.

The theme song, We're on Our Merry Way, was written by Richard Sherman, who composed the song of the original ride with his late brother Robert B. Sherman.

Each episode features cameos by characters from one or two animated Disney movies, relevant to whatever part of the world an episode is focused on.

The series was revealed at D23 Expo in August 2013, and was available to watch on Disney.com, in addition to Disney's YouTube channel and connected TV apps.

On April 11, 2014, Dina Sherman (the voice of Ashley and Harold) announced that a layoff at Disney Interactive resulted in the series having to cease production. Despite positive reception from audiences and plans to renew the series for more episodes, it was quietly cancelled, with no new content having been made since.

All episodes of the series were unlisted or privated from Disney's video platforms by late 2016.

Episodes

 A Jolly Holi Day - As the kids travel to India, Harold is having trouble finding something to paint when he thinks there isn't enough color around. They meet Shanti (from The Jungle Book), who is just getting ready for the day's Holi festival, and invites the kids to join in. Harold is confused by the pin of a vina on his outfit, and as he sees more of them around, he is told that there is a message to their presence, but he must find that out for himself. As the colors begin to fade away, Wazoh leads Harold to a statue of Saraswati, who is holding a vina. The statue brings color back again, giving Harold inspiration to paint a picture depicting the kids' time in India, which Shanti keeps. Wazoh teaches the Spanish translation of the color blue, azul.
 Bricht and Braw - The kids are on their way to Scotland, when they hear the sound of bagpipes. They meet Riley and Amanda, who inform them about today's highland games. They let Marmura participate, while Luis tries a clootie and haggis. Ling attempts to play the bagpipes, but has difficulty making it work properly. Marmura prepares for a tug of war, but finds himself outnumbered by the opposite team. With some help from an experienced player who tells her to blow steadily, Ling learns how to play the bagpipes, while Marmura's friends assist him in pulling his side of the rope, resulting in his clan winning the game. Wazoh teaches the Spanish word for the phrase "I like", me gusta.
 Let's Go Fly - Travelling to Japan, the kids watch numerous kites fly around. Shoji tells them a kite festival is taking place today, and the group splits up to make their own kites. Marmura wants to play a sport, but he is told kite festivals are a sport, as participants must design the most appealing kite. Marmura wants something more action-packed, and Shoji shows him dragon kites specifically designed for battle. The kites fight each other in the sky, and even Ashley joins in with a butterfly kite. They are then directed to a big kite about to be released. Marmura's friends and many other kids gather around to lift the kite into the air. Wazoh teaches the Spanish translation for a kite, cometa.
 Little Birds, Frost and Pine - The kids awaken in Mr. Balloon on Christmas Eve, and find Sweden decorated for the holidays. They meet a boy who attaches a plant onto a lamppost. When Ling reprimands Wazoh for eating the plant, the boy tells them the julkarve should be eaten by birds for good luck. He invites the kinds to help decorate more, and they scatter off to do their own activities. Luis tries out a bit of cookie dough, but revolts at the salty taste of it. He soon learns that the dough is meant to made into ornaments, of which are being made by Zanele and Harold. Luis wanders through the streets allured by the smell of gingerbread, but is disappointed when he realizes it's being used to make gingerbread houses. Still in search of food, he finds a platter of candy, but it is all taken by some birds to decorate a large Christmas tree. Everybody then gathers inside for the Julebord, as a starved Luis laments about not being able to eat anything. He is led inside of a building to find a table with a Christmas feast on top of it. Luis and friends sing a carol-style rendition of "It's a Small World (After All)" and "Jingle Bells". Wazoh teaches the Spanish translation for Happy New Year, Feliz Año Nuevo.
 Tropical Hideaway - The kids' travel over the ocean to Hawaii, unsure if they will reach the island because of how small it is. After they are given a boost of wind to make a proper landing, they meet Logi, one of Marmura's friends. They've challenged each other to a race around the island with several parts to it, including swimming, running, and rowing. While the race is prepared, Marmura and his friends paint each other's faces. He learns that this year, contestants will race in teams of three, and has Harold and Ashley as his teammates. Before the race begins, Marmura maps out the course and assigns the roles each of his teammates will have. The race begins, and the two teams are neck-and-neck. When it finishes, Marmura discovers the opposite team completed the race before him, and won as a result. His friends apologize for making him lose the competition, but he insists that the only thing that matters is they had fun and worked together. Wazoh teaches the Spanish word for the beach, playa.
 Up and Down - The kids make their way to Peru and land on top of a tall waterfall. This makes Zanele uncomfortable, as she is afraid of heights. Harold reminds her that she's up in the air with the others all the time, but Zanele explains Mr. Balloon makes her feel safer up high. They meet Pilel, and Zanele exclaims her desire to see the ruins at Machu Picchu. She takes them onto a boat made of reeds, through an island made out of the same material. They reach a mountain, which Zanele feels anxious about going up. However, Mr. Balloon lets her fly to the top inside of him. When everybody is finished climbing the mountain, Pilel explains Machu Picchu is on the other side of the village, which they can go to quicker by ziplining through the sky. Zanele once again stays behind, and Ashley, noticing how scared Zanele is feeling, suggests they use llamas to get there. Meanwhile, the other kids do several activities in the village. By the time Zanele and Ashley make it to the village, it's time for them to leave. Zanele apologizes to Ashley for having them take so long, but Ashley tells her that it's okay. Pilel directs the kids to a wooden bridge suspended in the air. Zanele, despite her fears, decides to take the bridge, but is visually struggling making her way across. Ling realizes this and gives Zanele permission to go back, but she insists on getting to the other side. She asks Ling if they can hold hands, and she accepts. The kids link hands and walk across the bridge together, and by the evening, they've reached Machu Picchu, to Zanele's delight. She leads the kids on a lecture of Machu Picchu's history. Wazoh teaches the Spanish words for up and down, arriba and abajo.
 One Golden Sun - Wazoh notices a flock of birds fly by the kids, and they land in the Coast of Africa. They meet a boy who seems very knowledged on wildlife, and shortly after discover a pink rhinoceros, who the boy says doesn't belong on the Coast, prompting a search for its home. Using Mr. Balloon, they search through Africa to find where the rhinoceros lives. They first arrive to a market and browse its offerings. They then go to a subway station and a jungle, where the rhinoceros finds camels for the kids to ride on. They then go to a forest where they play different instruments, like drums filled with water and flutes played with your nose. They then take a boat and see many waterfalls. On the top of a cold mountain, they see the rhinoceros' home. When they reach their destination, he is greeted by other rhinoceroses happy to see him back. Ashley thanks the rhinoceros for the journey, and the kids fly off. Wazoh teaches the Spanish translation for a bird, ave.
 Just One Moon - The kids notice the Great Wall, meaning they're in China. A boy tells them they're just in time for Chinese New Year, and Ashley becomes disappointed when she doesn't get a new outfit. Ling points out she did get a pin and a red envelope, which she can use in exchange for something else. She wants to use it on a new outfit. Marmura notices the red lanterns hung around the place, which symbolize letting go of the past year to make way for the new one. Luis orders longevity noodles, and he is told that it is good luck to finish it all at once, so he begins slurping the noodle continuously. Ashley ponders using her money on a toy, but wants to use her money on black clothing, but is advised not to do it. Marmura gets his fingers caught in a Chinese finger trap, but before he is told how to get his fingers out, he tells the boy he wants to figure it out himself. Luis is still slurping on the noodle, while Ling and Zanele are puppeteering a dragon puppet. Ashley finds a clothing shop, and comes across a greenish-blue dress that she likes. A storekeeper suggests that she wears red as the traditional Chinese New Year color, and she spends her money on it. She puts on the outfit, and comes out in time for the fireworks, successfully getting Marmura's fingers out of the finger trap. Ling remarks how great fireworks are to start a new year, as the kids sing a reprise of "It's a Small World (After All)". Wazoh teaches the Spanish translation for a holiday, vacaciones.
 The Rosetta Stone - At a museum in the United Kingdom, Zanele and Harold learn about the Rosetta Stone and its history with Ancient Egypt.

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