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Note the recent observations by Damon Darlin, in "Digital Devices Can Become Objects of Affection" New York Times Sept. 2, 2010
Love for a device that we'd most likely throw away in a couple of years, like a PC, a video player or a cellphone, though, doesn't make lot of sense.
But our relationship to electronic devices has changed so radically in the last few years that designers are beginning to think about our attachments to and, yes, love of electronics like smartphones and tablets. More devices are personal. They have become an extension of ourselves — not in the sense that an expensive watch says something about whom we want to be, but as an actual part of our conscious self.
"It is different now that we carry our second self with us," says Sherry Turkle, an M.I.T. professor of social studies of science and technology who has long studied the subject of what she calls evocative objects. "We think with the objects we love and we love the objects we think with."
The electronics industry has moved out of its initial phase: getting something to work. Like watching a dog walk on its hind legs, we initially were amazed not that many of these products do their jobs well, but that they could do them at all. Computers, cellphones, tablets and e-readers do something that no car, shoe or toaster — yet — can do. They can make us smarter. Mobile devices are now able to tell us things we never knew, like the quickest way to get to our destination, where to get a 15 percent discount or where are our friends are right now. That it seems like magic — few people anymore understand how electronic devices work — is part of their seductive power, says Professor Turkle: "There is a direct identification with the power of the technology."
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My Mom has brought my Dad home and out of the MC he was staying in since the beginning of this year. There were a few minor incidences at the MC, and I don't blame her for bringing him home. She has an at home nurse some in for 5 hours per day. And even though it's much harder on her she feels like she doesn't have a choice.
With Easter coming up I was wondering what everyone does for celebrating the holidays. I know my Dad will not like a huge group of people he doesn't recognize coming into his home. But my Mom loves when we are all together. I have 3 siblings who are local and we all have children. There would be 12-15 people over. My parents live in a small ranch house and it can get quite crowded. The bonus is if it's a nice day they have a nice (but small) closed in porch and the kids could go outside. I just don't want my Dad to become agitated. He isn't speaking in complete sentences anymore and is incontinent. If he has an accident he will get mad and embarrassed.
Any advice to make the day it best it can be would be appreciated.
Depending on how far along dad is, you are correct. The whole klan at one time may be too much for him. Maybe spread out the visits through out the day? Or different days. Holidays do not happen on the days they are on the calendar for our family anymore.
Especially in a small place where there is not room for dad to be away from all the ruckus. Another option is for someone to take dad out for a ride for a while. That way mom can enjoy the "full house" and all the craziness that goes with it. But these types of days are pretty much past for dad's inclusion.
Our last "family celebration" was for mom's and my son's birthday, 12 days apart. Private room at restaurant she has been to 100's of times. Just 7 of us total, all adults. It was just too much for her. For the past 1.5 years, all "celebrations" occur at her MC. With either the entire place (today is Easter but only my wife is going because of prior commitments) or a collection of me, wife, son and daughter. It kind of takes the "thrill" out of many "holidays" on the calendar.
You can pretty much count on the agitation. It is probably time for someone else to have the family gatherings.
If the gathering is at your mother's please be certain that there is a quiet room that your father can retreat to and if that does not work then they can all go home.
Oh, I hope no one is expecting your mother to cook.
You have to modify the plan.
Is Dad capable of a very short period of hub bub? If so - provided it is sunny, have the families come over in staggered intervals over half an hour, each spending a few minutes saying hello. Then, they all move outside where you have activities set up for the kids, clearing the way for the next family to say hi.
If Dad is holding up, he watches an Easter Egg hunt from the porch.
Then, the rest of the Easter celebration moves somewhere else - someone else's house, or a restaurant, and you hire an aide/nurse for Mom to be able to come. Yeah, she may object, but if she's a caregiver she needs the break and the memories; your Dad does not any longer.
Or, Dad can have a respite for the day or overnight at an area facility, or an adult day center if they run on holidays.
IMHO, what is going to work far, far better is to tell each family they should each plan a short visit to your Dad, spread well over the 2 weeks before and after Easter. Leave the Easter theme behind, sometimes they are aware of things enough to be distressed. It's just a nice visit, separate for each family. Send Mom out on personal time during this, she needs to get out.
Pick someone else's house to host and plan for Easter. Mom may give lip service for wanting to host but do a kind thing and take this "should" off her plate. Time for new traditions.
Why not have the celebration at someone else's house - and someone, or shifts, take turns staying with dad? Your mom can enjoy a fun family celebration. And dad won't be left alone. And you guys can pitch in to help your mom.
At some point things will need to shift and everyone can't have everything they want anymore. Families shift and change over time - having the celebration somewhere else will be fine, and everyone will happier.
You've gotten great advice here and I know it is hard to hear but it is the truth. Holidays and family gatherings are completely different because they have to be. I used to be the one who hosted things and that has gone away, I just can't do it anymore and my mother hasn't been able to tolerate it for years now.
I can tell you whenever a holiday comes up I have my siblings come at different times over a few day period. They don't like that as much but what are you going to do? Things change.
Good luck and kudos to you for planning ahead.
Sadly, this is one of the things we caregivers give up when caring for our LO at home.
Having the traditional multigenerational family Easter celebration and a calm PWD in the same place is not possible. Dad can't change, so the rest of you have to.
Many caregivers just give up and stop celebrating entirely. But you could tweak it. The siblings could spread the visits out over several days, each bringing and staying for a lunch that would provide a few leftovers to for the next day. You could hire a caregiver and celebrate the holiday on a different day as a whole family. One of you could stay with dad while the rest take mom out for an Egg Hunt or Brunch with her grandchildren.
We no longer plan family gatherings at Mom's. Her traditional Christmas Eve open house is done. She just can't handle all that goes with so many in the house even when family does all the "work". Currently she can handle a period of time with everyone around so we gather elsewhere usually my brothers since he has more room and she doesn't have to be in the middle of the hub-bub. That worked well for her 90th b-day. When she has had enough someone takes her home. She is always anxious but does seem to enjoy for a while.
We don't gather anymore at Easter. Mom is spending Easter day with my sister. Church and dinner, probably sleep some in recliner. They'll take her home when she's had enough.


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The amount of laughter I received from other YouTubers, after putting the idea out there was daunting. In fact I began to wonder if the idea was valid at all. I didn't realize they were not laughing at me not because it was a bad idea, for the most part they laugged because it was an insurmountable task.
So I started with the battery pack. That was the first 10 amp hour Headway pack. Soon after that we added the 20 watt powerfilm solar panel. After that a heated shelter to operate in comfort, and reduce the potential for frostbite ever again. Next was the powerfilm 120 watt panel, followed by the Yaesu ft-891.
I knew I would have to find a clever way of carrying all of this gear if I really wanted to be man portable. My buddy the Canadian Prepper (another YouTuber) came up with the monowalker idea. I initially tried to build my own, then thought of buying the monowalker after my build failed. I finally ended up with the wheelie hiking trailer from radical design. That's what I would use when there wasn't any snow on the ground. When there was snow on the ground the traditional Scandinavian pulk sled would do just fine.
Some building gear, buying gear, modifying gear, wondering if it was all a huge waste of time and money, only to reach this point. I had a picture in my mind of what the solar powered Field Station would look like on a proper deployment. This is the image I saw in my minds eye when I passionately spoke about the concept on my channel. Last week I was able to take a snapshot of the picture I had seen in my mind all along, but I was able to do it in real life.
There are still some things to do with the solar powered Field Station. One of the ideas I had for portable power at 65 degrees north dark during winter, was a small 5A diesel-powered hobby motor generator. The kind they use for diesel powered RC planes.
I still need to build the enclosure for the 891. That ammo can was a brilliant idea, but I need more time to work on it. In the end it's probably never really going to be finished. I mean, we deploy, gain experience from it, then apply that experience to finding better ways of operating. A year ago I would never have considered the Raspberry Pi to help achieve interoperability for my radio and peripherals, yet I sit here today connecting to my radio with any one of my mobile or portable devices, without a care in the world about which one I decide to use.


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By Theresa Goh
"Eh, how can you retire without asking us first?"
I remember having this conversation with a Grab driver recently and I couldn't help but to chuckle as I told him that I was too old and needed a new hobby. Was swimming ever a hobby though? As I think back, swimming most definitely felt like a hobby when I was a child, but as I grew older and competed in bigger events, it almost felt as if it was a responsibility that I had to upkeep.
So, for 20 years, I was committed to this responsibility of mine. There were times when I lost faith in myself and lost the love and passion that I had for swimming, but interestingly, I fell in love with the sport once more right before I decided to retire for good. But why retire now, that I've fallen in love with swimming again? Why not wait till next year or the year after?
Hanging up my goggles after competing for 20 years has been one of the biggest and maybe riskiest decisions that I've made in this lifetime (maybe not as risky as ordering way too many donuts the night before one of my competitions), but this decision isn't one that is filled with regrets. I don't quite know how to explain this, but it just felt right, that it was time for me to make my exit, to swim my final lap in the competition pool for one last time.
I remember the exact moment that I decided to retire. It was the day before my birthday in 2019, the year I retired. I was sitting in a hotel lobby in Melbourne, my body aching from the first meet of the competition for that year. As I heaved myself up on my wheelchair to return to my room, I took in a deep breath and looked around me. Somehow, it was then that I knew that it was time for me to quit.
Making that decision that night made me feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. It went from relief to excitement, but as the months went by, my fears, insecurities and uncertainties slowly crept in.
Who am I now that I'm no longer swimming competitively? It felt like I was a newborn in a world of unfamiliarity. So, what now? Where do I go and what do I do? Do I do anything at all? I decided to take time off to catch up with my friends and loved ones. All this time, I was still wondering if retiring would remove me from the sports community that I was so fond of. Would there be a disconnection? Would I lose touch with the people who were my pillar of strengths when I was swimming?
Thankfully, I started working at Sport Singapore, with great mentors and peers that I look up to. The interactions and people at work ignited my passion to give back to the sports community and I found myself taking up impactful projects that I felt would bring about good changes to the sports scene. This ignited passion also spurred me on to continue my advocacy in the various social causes that I had been supporting for many years. The thought of no longer being as impactful as compared to when I was an active athlete, did cross my mind, but I'd like to believe that the work that I do now is still meaningful and hopefully as impactful.
That aside, 2020 has most definitely been an interesting year for me. If I could describe it in one sentence, it would be 'taking a ride on a roller coaster with blindfolds on'. You don't quite know when the drop is going to take place and so I was on my figurative toes the whole year, at times scared of the unknown, but most times, thrilled that I was making new discoveries about myself and the people/things around me.
The (2-month long) Circuit Breaker (in 2020) did provide me with ample opportunities as I discovered and experienced new obstacles when places were cordoned off or closed due to the social distancing measures. It makes me wonder if there're disabled people on the panel when it comes to policy-making. Reinforcing my belief that a better world can only come when you include a diversity of voices. That would really make a huge difference for those of us who need certain resources more than the general population.
With all that said, I am excited for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the SEA and ASEAN Para Games. My friends who are currently training have adapted the best they can in their training sessions and seem to be on track so I'm excited to see their hard work come into fruition. I'm looking forward to watching the Games as a complete spectator, with my pom-poms, and banners ready.
To my fellow athletes going through this pandemic, when times look tough, always remember to have your goals in mind; remember why you're doing this and continue to find the joy in what you're doing. The pandemic has not been an ideal situation for all of us, but I'm sure that all of you are strong-willed and can persevere through this. Thus, I am excited to see all of you springboard to greater heights and bring the sports scene in Singapore to a whole new level.
This article was contributed by Theresa Goh. "She is a Paralympic swimmer who retired at the end of 2019. Theresa is a four-time Paralympian, who won her first Games medal (Bronze) in the 100m Breaststroke SB4 category in Rio 2016. Representing Singapore in various international events across 20 years, she's also a former world record holder in the 50m and 200m Breaststroke SB4 category. As a pioneer in the disability sports scene in Singapore, she strongly believes in the importance of seeing the ability in a person, without erasing their disability. She's currently working at Sport Singapore and continues to make a difference whenever she sees fit.
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Raghuram Bommaraju is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Indian School of Business (ISB). Prior to joining ISB, he worked as an assistant professor at Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Professor Bommaraju currently focuses on two streams of research: sales force management and marketing-finance interface. His first dissertation essay won the best dissertation award from Sales SIG (Sales Special Interest Group). His second dissertation essay is the lead article in the 2019 January edition of the Journal of Marketing, a premier journal in marketing. He received his Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Houston, MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, and MS in Quantitative Economics from Indian Statistical Institute. Prior to his Ph.D., he worked in analytics and retail industries for four years.
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My 7th marathon at SCMM, 11th overall, was tough, sort of a mixed bag for me. I finished in 4:12, as compared to 4:11 last year. I was a bit disappointed but after seeing the splits, I feel good about how I ran this year.
I reached Mumbai on Friday morning, giving myself ample opportunity to rest. I realised that I had forgotten to pack my wrist watch, which I use to keep track of elapsed time. I had no plans to buy another and reconciled to run without a watch. I had done this before for a half marathon and am pretty comfortable in judging my pace without a watch.
I went out for a 30 minute easy on Saturday morning, around 7:00, and was sweating at the end of the run, clear indication that it was going to be a tough run on Sunday. I was hoping for cooler weather at SCMM.
Left my sister's place at 3:35am, was at the station by 3:40, thanks to Ravi for the drop.
Western Railway had special trains as early as 3:45 from SantaCruz. A short walk from Churchgate to Azad Maidan, entry into the maidan was smooth, unlike last year. The holding area logistics was chaotic something for the organisers to improve upon.
I met Srini Padmanabha just before the half way mark and we chatted for a while. I kept my pace steady promising myself an easy 1 km, after 1 more km. This technique works for me when I am tired, I promise myself some rest later and then forget about it.
I caught up with Srini and Vinay at around 28k. Vinay's words were like music to my ears – "Good running Murthy, you are on a 4 hour pace". Those words kept me going.
My left ankle started bothering me, this was something new I had not experienced earlier. I relaxed myself, dropped the pace a bit but continued running. By 32k it seemed to vanish on its own. Somewhere around the 32k mark, Saurabh called out wishing me a sub-4, which I was hopeful for. Not having a watch kept me hopeful and away from distractions or stupid actions on my part.
Last year the Elites passed me somewhere just after 30k mark and this year I was at around 32k and expecting them to pass me anytime. The pilot vehicles passed, followed by the double decker with the photographers and then those magnificent runners – it was a treat to watch them attack the climb.
The fun lasted only for a few seconds and it was my turn to climb. I had budgeted 7 min for the Peddar road climb but I ended up walking most of it, don't how much time but it was clear that I lost a lot of time here – something I need to work on. I hit my goal pace on the downhill and the last 4k was steady but slow with one walk break of less than 30 secs. The sight of the finish line is always exciting and it is somehow easy to pick up pace for the last few meters.


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Прем'є́р-міні́стр (від  — перший) — перший, головний міністр, голова уряду в сучасних державах. У деяких державах вибирається на всенародних виборах, в інших затверджується парламентом після подання голови держави (Республіка Білорусь, Російська Федерація); або призначається головою держави (Сполучене Королівство, Французька Республіка).

Прем'єр-міністр призначає й відстороняє від посади міністрів, керує повсякденною діяльністю уряду, очолює адміністративний апарат. Як правило, прем'єр-міністр — лідер політичної партії, що має більшість у парламенті, або лідер партійної коаліції, і керує фракцією парламентської більшості.

У різних державах ця посада має різну назву. Окремі приклади наведені нижче:
  — Прем'єр-міністр України, він же Голова Кабінету Міністрів України;
  — Прем'єр-міністр ();
  — Прем'єр-міністр ();
  — Голова Ради Міністрів, ();
  — Голова уряду ();
  — Прем'єр (перекладається як голова);
  — Федеральний канцлер Німеччини;
  — Федеральний канцлер Австрії;
  — Ті́шах (ірл. Taoiseach).

Роль прем'єр-міністра
Місце та роль глави уряду, їх повноваження, права часто закріплено в Конституціях. Порядок обрання глави уряду різний. Їх призначають президенти, монархи. В окремих державах таке призначення відбувається за згодою парламенту. У більшості держав засідання уряду проводяться раз на тиждень. У парламентських державах головує на засіданнях прем'єр-міністр або його заступники. Уряди приймають акти, які підписує прем'єр-міністр. Для авторитетності акти уряду часто підписує глава держави, і тоді вони оформляються від імені глави держави. У деяких державах при прем'єр-міністрові створюється особливий апарат, що займається справами глави уряду (у Великій Британії — секретаріат прем'єр-міністра, у Франції — цивільний та військові кабінети, у ФРН — відомство федерального канцлера).

Див. також
 Прем'єр-міністр України

Джерела
Прем'єр-міністр //Політологічний енциклопедичний словник / уклад.: Л. М. Герасіна, В. Л. Погрібна, І.О. Поліщук та ін. За ред. М. П. Требіна. – Х . :Право, 2015
ГЛАВА УРЯДУ //
Прем'єр-міністр //Енциклопедія історії України
Шведа Ю. Політичні партії. Енциклопедичний словник.- Львів: Астролябія.- 2005.- 488 с.
Шведа Ю. Теорія політичних партій та партійних систем: Навч. посібник.- Львів: Тріада плюс.- 2004.- 528 с.
Обушний М. І., Примуш М. В., Шведа Ю. Р. Партологія: Навч. посібник / За ред. М. І. Обушного.- К.: Арістей.- 2006.- 432 с.

Література
 В. Нагребельний. Прем'єр-міністр // Політична енциклопедія. Редкол.: Ю. Левенець (голова), Ю. Шаповал (заст. голови)  та ін. — К.:Парламентське видавництво, 2011. — с.608  ISBN 978-966-611-818-2

Посилання
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Federal Estate Taxes After the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – James F. Gulecas, P.A.
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) did repeal the federal estate tax – for a single year – 2010. The estates of oil & gas tycoon Dan Duncan (approximate net worth $9 billion), Yankees owner George Steinbrenner ($1.15 billion), and Glen Bell of Taco Bell fame, all of who died in 2010, were not subject to the federal estate tax. But, if you are reading this in 2011 or later, the repeal did not apply to you. If your estate is over $5 million (about 0.05% of Dan Duncan's), federal estate taxes remain a concern in your estate planning.
With the passage of the the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (TRA 2012), passed January 2, 2013, the applicable exclusion amount (your "estate tax exemption") was permanently set at $5,000,000 as of 2012, with inflation adjustments for future years. The applicable exclusion amount for persons dying in 2017 is $5,490,000. There is a flat estate tax rate of 40% on all amounts over the exclusion amount. There is no outright estate tax repeal on the horizon.
For the first time since 2001, we have a "permanent" estate tax system in place, and clients are finally able to plan their estates with relative certainty as to whether and to what extent they will need estate tax planning.
With a national debt of over $18 trillion ($18,000,000,000,000), unfunded liabilities for federal entitlement programs dwarfing even that staggering sum, it is very possible that there may be legislation reducing the exemption and/or increasing the rate in the future. We therefore continue to urge our clients to take prudent steps to disinherit the IRS.
Enhanced Federal Gift Tax and GST Exemption. Under EGTRRA, the federal gift tax was never repealed at all. The applicable exclusion amount for gift tax purposes remained at $1,000,000 from 2002 through 2010. For 2011 and 2012, this amount was increased to $5,000,000 (same as the estate tax exemption). Beginning in 2013, the gift tax and GST ("generation skipping transfer") exemption is the same as the estate tax exemption ($5,490,000 in 2017).


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Amnesty International claim Britain has sanctioned £12 BILLION worth of arms deals with countries with poor human rights records
THE UK Government have come under pressure for selling arms to Israel as the Gaza assault continues and experts have revealed that Whitehall has sanctioned deals with 27 countries with poor human rights records.
Craig McDonald
Devastation in Gaza (Image: Reuters)
EXPERTS yesterday laid bare the complex global web of businesses, billions and government contacts behind the arms trade.
The UK Government are under increasing pressure to halt sales to Israel as the killing in Gaza continues.
But campaigners say Whitehall have also sanctioned £12billion worth of arms exports to 27 countries with poor human rights records.
Industry expert Nicholas Gilby said Britain was just one link in a supply chain that spans the globe and the complex deals makes effective action to curb the deals very difficult.
He said the complicated set-up of the major manufacturers, the money involved and the industry's links to Government would present problems, while there will always be demand for weapons.
He said: "The arms trade is organised like any other multinational industry.
"You have long and complex supply chains – it's a truly global enterprise.
"BAE Systems is the biggest British arms company but it's not really a British company in the conventional sense.
"Most of its business is from outwith the UK. It has got plants all over the world. It owns businesses in the US and Australia and has a base in Saudi Arabia.
"It has worldwide customers and sources its components from all over the world.
"A small number of countries dominate supply and, equally, on the buyer side, 15 or 20 countries buy most of the weapons.
"There are a small number of top-tier companies who get the big deals. Then there are sort of lower grade companies and it all sort of fits together like some form of unholy food chain."
Made in Scotland: Israeli bombs used in Gaza blitz linked to arms giant's Fife factory
Gilby, whose books include The No Nonsense Guide to the Arms Trade and Deception in High Places: A History of Bribery in Britain's Arms Trade, said trying to curb a business brokered by arms dealers and defence contractors would present huge problems.
He said: "The arms trade is a problem which is extremely difficult to solve.
"It's a bit like bribery or smuggling or organised crime – there is a huge combination of complex factors and a lot of money at stake.
"There is a sort of inherent demand with the arms trade. Conflict is intrinsic to human nature and so there will always be demand for weapons.
"The issue, therefore, is about the supply side and how you control that."
But he added: "Governments tend to want weapons and the main problem is that the way the system works is that officials decide what can be exported.
"Any judgment as to how risky an export will be is based on a short-term assessment as you can only really gaze a few months into the future.
"When you have sold someone a tank or a rifle, it could be used 10, 20 or 30 years in the future – and this is the problem.
"Once the weapons have gone, there is not much you can do to control their use. You have to hope weapons will not be used for nefarious purposes. It's almost a matter of luck.
"Politics is a fast- changing world so there is a big problem."
Arms firms say curbs on the business or sanctions against rogue states could cost thousands of jobs and billions of pounds. Gilby said: "I don't think anyone has a magic solution as to how to control the arms trade.
"An arms trade treaty has been agreed but is not yet in force as not enough countries have agreed to it.
"There is debate as to whether it will have any impact at all. I am in the camp which thinks it probably will not but there are others who think differently.
"Countries like Russia, for example, who are one of the main suppliers, are not interested in a treaty.
"They are not going to ratify it. Even if they did, they could probably get round it. So-called rogue states are not going to play ball either.
"You can argue that if British attempts to halt the arms trade are successful, then the business will just go elsewhere.
"But the other side of the argument is that you should try to start somewhere.
"If more people in more countries are willing to do something about the issue then pressure starts to build.
"I am sure many people felt the same about the likes of the slave trade. It was so firmly established – how could anything be done about it?
"The starting point with the arms trade in my opinion is that it should at least be far more controlled and there should be far less of it than there is now."
Multi-billion pound arms deals between UK firms and rogue states came back into focus with renewed calls for an arms export licences to Israel to be suspended.
Andrew Smith, of the Campaign Against Arms Trade, said: "There are three things which are required for the arms trade to thrive – conflict or war, internal government repression – or the threat of either of the above.
"The UK's largest buyer, by a country mile, is Saudi Arabia. Last year alone it bought £1.6billion of military licences from the UK. Other large buyers include the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen.
"France sells more than the UK. Germany, Spain and Italy are large sellers as well.
"I would say Tony Blair was the prime minister who really got behind the arms trade.
"Robin Cook even wrote about it in his autobiography, in which he referred to the defence contractors having a back door key to 10 Downing Street.
"He said Downing Street would not make a foreign policy decision without them being on board. This shows how entrenched the arms trade becomes with government. There is also a government subsidy, estimated at £700million a year, of the arms industry.
"People say, what about the jobs the arms trade creates but you would be very hard pushed to find any other sector which enjoys such subsidies and Government support.
"It is an industry which thrives on political support yet generous estimates say only about 0.2 per cent of UK jobs are supported by arms exports."
The US earlier this month admitted to supplying the Israeli army with weaponry.
Last year, The Sunday Mail revealed that the UK had sent chemicals to make nerve gas to Syria.


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NBA Christmas Live Streams: How to Watch Every Basketball Game Online Today – Yahoo Entertainment
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For many of us basketball fans, the NBA's Christmas games are better than any gifts under the tree. Every year we get a string of huge matchups featuring the league's top teams and, best of all, we're (usually) at home all day with family and friends, ready to enjoy the games.
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If you're looking to join in and watch any Christmas NBA games today, read on. Below, we've rounded up the best ways to watch every NBA Christmas Day game online, and we've outlined the schedule for the jam-packed day of basketball.
Note: There's also plenty of football to watch on Christmas day this year. Head here for the full schedule and our guide on how to watch every Christmas Day NFL game online.
Every NBA Christmas Day game will be broadcast on through ABC and ESPN, so make sure your package has one of those channels if you're using cable or satellite.
If you've already cut the cord, check out some of the best ways to watch NBA Christmas Day games online below. Some of these streaming services offer free trials, which means you can use them to stream NBA Christmas Day games for free.
The best way to watch NBA Christmas Day games online is with fuboTV. The live TV streaming service brings up to 230 channels, including ABC and ESPN for NBA games, and starts with a generous seven-day free trial that you can use to watch NBA Christmas Day games for free. After the free trial, a subscription costs $69.99 a month.
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With ABC and ESPN in its large channel lineup, DirecTV Stream is another great way to watch Christmas NBA games online. A basic subscription normally costs $69.99 per month, but new customers get a five-day free trial to start with; use that to watch NBA games online for free during the window.
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Once you've secured a subscription to one of the streaming services above, you'll be ready to watch NBA games live online this Christmas Day. Here's a schedule and breakdown of all five NBA games to look forward to this Christmas Day (times in ET):
Unlike most of the teams playing today, the Knicks didn't make the playoffs last year. But they've shown some promise this season — such as when they beat the 76ers in November. It'll be exciting to watch the two rivals meet again, especially since Joel Embiid and James Harden are both likely to be out on the court.
Today's second game is less Lakers vs. Mavericks, more Lebron James vs. Luka Dončić. And we're all in for the show. Today will also be the second Christmas in a row that James sets a new record, this time for most games played on Christmas. Last year, he passed Kobe Bryant to become the all-time leading scorer in Christmas Day games.
Easily the best basketball game today is a clash between the two top teams in the Eastern Conference: the Bucks and the Celtics. The duo hasn't met since their seven-game series in the 2022 conference semifinals, where Boston came out on top. Both teams will hopefully be playing their stars — including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the Celtics and Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Bucks — which should make for some real Christmas Day excitement.
The Grizzlies and the Warriors churned up a trash-talk-heavy rivalry during the playoffs this year before Golden State beat Memphis and advanced to the conference finals. This will be the teams' first rematch since then, and things could easily go Memphis' way this time around, as the Warriors have been somewhat off their A-game lately with a 15-16 season.
Both the Suns and the Nuggets have a promising trajectory in the Western Conference, where no one team has separated itself from the pack. One of the obvious draws is back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokić, who now has Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back from injuries as support. And Phoneix brings plenty of star power as well with Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton all expected on the court today.
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Donovan Mitchell stepped into the lane early on his heroic play to send the game into overtime, the league said, which would have stopped his scoring outburst.
The altercation took place during a pick up game of basketball
Bart Scott's comments on Tee Higgins earned widespread backlash.
After Klay Thompson's 54-point performance and Kevon Looney's heroic game-winner against the Hawks in double-overtime, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions on Monday night.
The Warriors will be without a total of six players Monday, including Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga.
Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to Donovan Mitchell's unreal 71-point game on Monday night.
Sharpe's no-show was interpreted as a protest of Bayless' viral tweet about the Bills-Bengals game after Hamlin was stricken
Skip Bayless, who has been accused of being one of LeBron James' harshest critics, says he has been converted into a fan.
James Harden has appreciated Joel Embiid's dominance. He also experienced "one of those Paul Pierce moments" on Monday night in the Sixers' 10th straight home win. By Noah Levick
MADISON, Wis. – Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson watched his team take control briefly in the first half Tuesday right before Wisconsin's leading scorer and rebounder Tyler Wahl left the game after rolling his ankle. All signs pointed toward the Gophers possibly taking advantage of Wahl sitting the rest of the game, but that wasn't enough to keep the rival Badgers down. For the fifth …


Hi! I'm Stephanie Watson, a children's book author based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thanks for stopping by!
For over 10 years, I've visited schools and libraries to share my books and ideas about writing. I'd love to present at your school, library or special event. I do keynote speeches, too.
This spring, I'm excited to bring my books to events around the Twin Cities. Come to a free library storytime, or hang out with me at the St. Paul Saints game in June.
Want to schedule a school or library visit? Have a general question or comment? I'd love to hear from you.


Somehow I doubt that Bob Dylan was talking about the start of a new tax year when he wrote the original but the sentiment rings very true.
The tax rules change every year; sometimes several times throughout the year and, while there will always be winners and losers from these changes, those who can adapt to the change can make the most from it.
It was announced some time ago that more inheritance tax (IHT) relief will be available on the main family home. Previously, where your estate was worth £325,000 or less, no IHT was payable on your death. This amount is transferrable between spouses and civil partners, so a married couple could have an estate of £650,000 between them without incurring an IHT charge. From April this year, an additional amount is available in respect of the deceased's main residence. This starts at £100,000 per person, rising to £175,000 by April 2020 and is again transferable between partners.
Landlords have experienced a number of changes recently, including the abolition of the 10% 'wear and tear' allowance which simplified expenses. From April this year they will also begin to have their tax relief on loan interest restricted.
From April next year many taxpayers will be required to report on their businesses on a quarterly basis rather than all at the year end. This applies to landlords as well as traders and increases the administration requirement of being in business. This is part of an overall strategy to digitise our country's tax administration – you may already have logged into your personal tax account which may give a flavour of the way this is moving forward.
n Contact Sarah Clyde at our Boston office by emailing sarah.clyde@duntop.co.uk or calling 01205 310 250.


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When you don't understand what's happening in your life, start with what you know for sure. Namely, that God is good all the time, and His "love for those who respect him continues forever" (Psalm 103:17 NCV). He's not fickle. He doesn't bless you one day and curse you the next: His "mercies…are new every morning" (Lamentations 3:22-23). But there are things God chooses to reveal to us, and "secret things" He doesn't–for our own good. Writer Beth Jones says; "If God keeps a secret from us it's for our benefit and the benefit of others…For example, He doesn't go around blaming, tattling or disclosing our sins, weaknesses, unbelief, carnality, selfishness, or pride to others. When things happen, God knows why…Secret things belong to the Lord. And when He reveals something to us it's because He wants us to walk in that truth by faith.


The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) marked its first anniversary since its entry into force on 22 February 2017 with WTO members making significant strides towards its implementation.
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo said members continue to work to fully implement the Agreement, which will benefit particularly developing and least developed countries.
Negotiations for the TFA, the first multilateral deal concluded in the 23-year history of the WTO, were concluded at the 9th Ministerial Conference in Bali in 2013. The Agreement entered into force last year when the WTO obtained the two-thirds acceptance of the Agreement from its 164 members. One hundred and thirty-one or 80 per cent of WTO members have now ratified the Agreement. Namibia is the most recent, having submitted its instrument of acceptance on 9 February.
Full implementation of the Agreement, which seeks to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods across borders, is forecast to slash members' trade costs by an average of 14.3 per cent, with developing and least-developed countries having the most to gain, according to a 2015 study carried out by WTO economists.
According to the TFA Database, as of 23 February, 107 members have notified their Category A commitments, 49 their Category B commitments and 39 their Category C commitments. The implementation dashboard estimates that the TFA implementation rate for the entire WTO membership stands at 58.7 per cent today based on members' notifications. Broken down, that equates to a 100 per cent implementation rate by developed members, 56.4 per cent among developing members and 1.7 per cent among least developed countries.


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In order to do contracting work in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a Construction Contractor must:
Obtain a building, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permit from the City of Dubuque Inspection & Construction Services Division. Inspection & Construction Services can be reached at 563.589 4150.
The contractor must be registered with the State of Iowa Division of Labor at 1000 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319. The Division of Labor can be reached at either, 1.800.562.4692, 515.281.5011 or 515.281.3606.
If the contractor or the contractor's representative is offering their service with a door to door sales approach, they must obtain a peddler's license from and post a surety bond with the Dubuque City Clerk's Office at 50 W 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. The Dubuque City Clerk's Office can be reached at 563.589 4120.
Contractor's doing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, fire sprinkler, or fire alarm system work must be licensed by the State of Iowa.
Solar Thermal License
A solar thermal license is required to purchase permits for solar thermal projects. The annual license fee is $125.
Additional Solar Thermal License Information
Sign Contractor License
Annual licenses for sign contractors. The license fee is $150.
Annual Sign Contractor License Application Form
General Contractors Registration and License
All general construction contractors are required to be registered with the State of Iowa. For information on obtaining this registration, contact Iowa Workforce Development Labor Division.
Electrical Contractors Registration and License
State of Iowa Department of Public Safety provides a statewide licensing program for electricians.
Plumbing Contractors Registration and License
Plumbing contractors must be registered with the Iowa Department of Public Health and obtain an annual license to perform work within the state of Iowa.
Mechanical Contractors Registration and License
Mechanical contractors must be registered with the Iowa Department of Public Health and obtain an annual license to perform work within the state of Iowa.
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Contractors
The State of Iowa Fire Marshal's Office provides a mandatory certification program for fire alarm system contractors and fire extinguishing system contractors. For more information, contact the State of Iowa Fire Marshal's Office at 515.281.5821.
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using namespace llvm;
using namespace object;

Binary::~Binary() {
  delete Data;
}

Binary::Binary(unsigned int Type, MemoryBuffer *Source)
  : TypeID(Type)
  , Data(Source) {}

StringRef Binary::getData() const {
  return Data->getBuffer();
}

StringRef Binary::getFileName() const {
  return Data->getBufferIdentifier();
}

error_code object::createBinary(MemoryBuffer *Source,
                                OwningPtr<Binary> &Result) {
  OwningPtr<MemoryBuffer> scopedSource(Source);
  if (!Source)
    return make_error_code(errc::invalid_argument);
  sys::fs::file_magic type = sys::fs::identify_magic(Source->getBuffer());
  error_code ec;
  switch (type) {
    case sys::fs::file_magic::archive: {
      OwningPtr<Binary> ret(new Archive(scopedSource.take(), ec));
      if (ec) return ec;
      Result.swap(ret);
      return object_error::success;
    }
    case sys::fs::file_magic::elf_relocatable:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::elf_executable:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::elf_shared_object:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::elf_core: {
      OwningPtr<Binary> ret(
        ObjectFile::createELFObjectFile(scopedSource.take()));
      if (!ret)
        return object_error::invalid_file_type;
      Result.swap(ret);
      return object_error::success;
    }
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_object:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_executable:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_fixed_virtual_memory_shared_lib:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_core:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_preload_executable:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_dynamically_linked_shared_lib:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_dynamic_linker:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_bundle:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_dynamically_linked_shared_lib_stub:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_dsym_companion: {
      OwningPtr<Binary> ret(
        ObjectFile::createMachOObjectFile(scopedSource.take()));
      if (!ret)
        return object_error::invalid_file_type;
      Result.swap(ret);
      return object_error::success;
    }
    case sys::fs::file_magic::macho_universal_binary: {
      OwningPtr<Binary> ret(new MachOUniversalBinary(scopedSource.take(), ec));
      if (ec) return ec;
      Result.swap(ret);
      return object_error::success;
    }
    case sys::fs::file_magic::coff_object:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::pecoff_executable: {
      OwningPtr<Binary> ret(
          ObjectFile::createCOFFObjectFile(scopedSource.take()));
      if (!ret)
        return object_error::invalid_file_type;
      Result.swap(ret);
      return object_error::success;
    }
    case sys::fs::file_magic::unknown:
    case sys::fs::file_magic::bitcode: {
      // Unrecognized object file format.
      return object_error::invalid_file_type;
    }
  }
  llvm_unreachable("Unexpected Binary File Type");
}

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You are here: Main » McCain introduces bill to kill Puerto Rico shipping restrictions
McCain introduces bill to kill Puerto Rico shipping restrictions
In a CNBC phone interview earlier Thursday, Rossello said Puerto Rico's power grid is destroyed, leaving virtually the entire island in the dark.
Scenes of a devastated Puerto Rico are continuing to pour in as the island seeks assistance in recovering from Hurricane Maria, which made landfall September 20.
Hurricane Maria could cost Puerto Rico $45 billion to $95 billion in damage - a devastating blow to the island's already ailing economy. The World War I-era law prevented foreign-owned ships from delivering their goods for days, leaving Puerto Rico without enough food, water, and fuel.
Rossello said the administration has been responding to his requests.
Federal aid has been slow to arrive to Puerto Rico, and Governor Ricardo Rosselló has openly pleaded for further aid. The governor retweeted her post with a "Thank you @POTUS" - referring to Trump's official Twitter handle.
Presidential spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said 10,000 government workers, including more than 7,000 soldiers, were helping Puerto Rico recover.
Ty Montgomery rib injury not as serious as thought, per source
This was the first action that Jones has seen since the Green Bay Packers selected him in the fifth-round of the 2017 NFL Draft. While it's a very small sample size, it did give the coaches a feeling for what he could do over the next few weeks.
We've seen the videos of shipping containers sitting at the port on the island. Even so, the Trump administration has been playing up its response to the storm and the president blamed the media for treating him unfairly.
Trump said he will visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday, citing "massive efforts" on the part of the U.S.to aid recovery and defending his administration's response to hurricane relief. He will be the Pentagon's main liaison with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States government's lead agency on the island, and focus on aid distribution, the Pentagon said in a statement. "Food and water on site". In May, it filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in USA history. "That just shows right there the type of guys we have in the room, and I really appreciate that". And reviews on the ground in Puerto Rico have been mixed.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke told reporters outside the White House Thursday that food, water and fuel shortages on the USA island are "the fault of the hurricane" and that "the relief effort is under control". And the National Football League will match donations of up to $50,000 to the Miami and Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Campaign of Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. Only a limited number of hospitals have power or are relying on generators, exacerbating the crisis.
Whether on the ground in P.R. or rallying support and supplies on the mainland, people have been donating money, time, and talent to help the people of Puerto Rico. Today's news that the US government is going to temporarily relax restrictions on shipping means that much-needed aid will be allowed to reach the island.
The White House was under pressure to waive the Jones Act to help Puerto Rico, as it had for Texas and Florida in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie join 'American Idol' judges panel
However, there could be a delay if the lawyers for Richie and Bryan aren't satisfied, even though the two have already agreed. The trade publication reported that the country singer joins Katy Perry , who is making $ 25 million as a judge.
Opposition figure Navalny detained in Moscow
Police said later that the Kremlin critic had been arrested for "repeated calls to take part in unsanctioned public events". Earlier, local officials refused to give permission for the rally, a decision that Navalny denounced as illegal.
2 unsafe rock falls at Yosemite National Park
The irregular "sheet" of rock that fell is estimated to be 130 feet tall, 65 feet wide, and 3-10 feet thick. One person was injured and was flown to a hospital, park ranger and spokesman Scott Gediman said.
Seahawks star's encounter with Las Vegas police caught on camera
Bennett was shown running behind the slot machines in a crouched down position and then he started to run for the exit. However, they said he was acting differently and it caught the attention of officers as well as Cromwell security.
Miley Cyrus gets told to leave America on social media every day
The song's chorus reflects on her life with the actor in-you guessed it-Malibu. If you're wondering why this matters, I'm not asserting that it does.
Beyonce drops surprise 'Mi Gente' remix to support hurricane, quake relief efforts
The Houston native earlier said separately that she planned a relief drive for her hometown in the wake of Hurricane Harvey . "Lift up your people/ From Texas, Puerto Rico/ Dem' islands to México".
Corporate tax cuts at centre of U.S. tax reform 'framework'
Then subtract specified saving plan contributions and the standard deduction allowed by IRS to determine total taxable income. That phenomenon occurs because most income tax brackets, exemptions, and other tax thresholds are indexed only to inflation.
Kate Winslet reveals she hasn't stepped on a scale for 12 years
At the end of the day, if the chips are down and something goes wrong, you should only ever have yourself to blame. Kate Winslet gave up her dreams of becoming a hairstylist after accidentally cutting off a piece of a pal's ear.
Iowa Mom Left 4 Preteens Home Alone While She Vacationed in Europe
A mother faces multiple charges after allegedly leaving her kids at home to fend for themselves while she took a trip to Europe. Macke is not allowed to have contact with her children and a judge set her next court date for October 9.
Third 'Sex and the City' movie reportedly canceled over Kim Cattrall's demands
While there are so many different revivals that have been done as of late, a Sex and the City 3 is not going to be one of them. "It's over... we're not doing it ..." "We had this handsome , funny, heartbreaking, joyful, very relatable script and story".
Perry Square and Erie Times News go pink for breast cancer awareness
The research will look at what drives the cancer cells to spread to other tissues in the body in triple-negative breast cancer. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, ideally outside enjoying parks and recreation areas.
Royal Caribbean arrives in Puerto Rico to deliver supplies, rescue hurricane victims
According to the administration, more than 90 percent of the island now is now accessible; some 200 gas stations are open. Data shows that networks may increase coverage on the island, especially ahead of Trump's planned visit next week.
Nintendo Announces Planned Closure of Wii Shop Channel
Devs and players looking to bolster their digital Wii game catalog ahead of the closure have some time to prepare. The Wii Shop Channel will be shutting down on January 31st, 2019, the company announced in a statement today .
Georgia officer shot dead investigating stolen vehicle ; suspect captured
Polk County Assistant County Manager Barry Akinson tells the paper the officer killed was a Polk County police detective. Hearne was in plainclothes, wearing a polo shirt, and her bullet-proof vest was left in her vehicle , Dodd said.
School threatens to punish students who kneel during anthem
However, The federation's commissioner tells us students won't be punished if they don't stand. The Jackson Public Schools issued a one-line statement regarding the protest.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Harrowing Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Okay, let's take it down a notch, he said something nice to an acquaintance, he didn't give us universal health care or something. F**k cancer . (sic)" And Wanda Sykes - who beat breast cancer in 2011 and had a double mastectomy - added: "Love you Julia .
Librarian Rejects Melania's 'Racist' Dr. Seuss Gift
A donation that she sent as First Lady for a school in each state to celebrate the national day of Read a book . Seuss books donated to the school as 'steeped in racist propaganda, caricatures, and harmful stereotypes'.
Varun Dhawan : I am influenced by Salman Khan!
Filmmaker David Dhawan held a special screening of his much-awaited film for Bollywood friends a day before its official release. Interestingly, Salman, who played twins Raja and Prem in the 1997 original, was present at the wrap-up shoot of the sequel too.
Hatton leads by three as Garcia misses cut at British Masters
Masters champion Sergio Garcia looked set to miss the cut after the Spaniard followed up his opening-day 70 with a one-under-par 69.
Tsunami Debris Continues To Bring New Marine Species To The Pacific Northwest
The debris liked moved only 1 to 2 knots, compared to 20 or more knots typical of a commercial ship. These species were able to hitch a ride across the biggest ocean on our planet via plastic waste.
Demi Lovato reveals the moment she hit 'rock bottom' before getting sober
Just because I'm refuse to label myself for the sake of a headline doesn't mean I'm not going to stand up for what I believe in. Demi Lovato is set to release her sixth studio album Tell Me You Love Me tomorrow, September 29th.
Donald Trump to confront North Korea issue on first trip to Asia
He has warned North Korea would face total devastation if it threatens the United States. Mr Trump is also expected to discuss trade ties to the region.
Russian Federation destroys last Cold War-era chemical weapons
They have pushed the date back three times, citing a lack of funding. "This, frankly, sounds odd ", Putin said. The OPCH, the watchdog of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Almost 500 Immigrants Arrested as Part of ICE 'Safe Cities' Operation
One of President Trump's first moves in office was to defund " sanctuary cities" such as Los Angeles , New York and Chicago. Officials also noted that individuals with an active DACA status were not targeted for arrest .
Updated 'Justice League' Logo Puts The Spotlight On DC Films
What do you think about Diane Nelson and Geoff John's response to all the problems going on in the DCEU? Of course, DC still has to make good films for this to work.
New England Patriots: NFL Nation predicts a Patriots win
The Carolina Panthers offense has not been very good to start the year and that could be trouble for the team. The Carolina offense has been among the worst in the league, averaging just 277 yards and 15 points per game.
15 die in Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station stampede
Stampedes are also common at India's religious festivals with police and volunteer stewards often overwhelmed by crowds. More than a dozen were seriously injured and being treated at nearby hospitals, local television channels reported.
UK House Prices Stable in September, Though London Prices Fall
Port Authority of NY and NJ sending help to Puerto Rico
China Resumes Coal Imports from N. Korea
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San Juan Mayor To Trump Admin
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Bring your SNES Classic Edition into modernity with this wireless controller
Ashleigh Barty storms into biggest career final — WTA Wuhan
The UAE will build the first on the planet "Mars" city
Over 130000 flee menacing volcano on Bali tourist island
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New York Anchor Gives Birth After Water Breaks on Air


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Artacarus liberiensis, unique représentant du genre Artacarus, est une espèce de schizomides de la famille des Hubbardiidae.

Distribution
Cette espèce est endémique du Liberia. Sa présence en Côte d'Ivoire est incertaine.

Étymologie
Son nom d'espèce, composé de liberi[a] et du suffixe latin , « qui vit dans, qui habite », lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte, le Liberia.

Publication originale
 Cook, 1899 : Hubbardia, a new genus of Pedipalpi. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, ,  (texte intégral).

Liens externes
 genre Artacarus :

 espèce Artacarus liberiensis :

Notes et références

Hubbardiidae
Espèce de schizomides (nom scientifique)
Faune endémique du Liberia


Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 13,642. Its county seat is Virginia. It is the home of the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Cass County was formed in 1837 out of Morgan County. It was named for Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, Governor of the Michigan Territory, and United States Secretary of State in 1860. Cass was serving as Andrew Jackson's Secretary of War just before the County was named.
Cass County at the time of its creation.
In 1845, the county's border was adjusted southward, enlarging it to its current size.
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 384 square miles (990 km2), of which 376 square miles (970 km2) is land and 7.9 square miles (20 km2) (2.1%) is water.
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Virginia have ranged from a low of 15 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −28 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 114 °F (46 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.35 inches (34 mm) in January to 4.86 inches (123 mm) in May.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,642 people, 5,270 households, and 3,561 families residing in the county. The population density was 36.3 inhabitants per square mile (14.0/km2). There were 5,836 housing units at an average density of 15.5 per square mile (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 86.3% white, 3.1% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 8.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 16.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.6% were German, 21.0% were American, 10.6% were Irish, and 9.5% were English.
Of the 5,270 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.4% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 38.7 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,544 and the median income for a family was $51,624. Males had a median income of $37,267 versus $26,634 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,825. About 10.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
Typically for German-settled western Central Illinois, Cass County opposed the Civil War and became solidly Democratic for the next six decades. Only hatred of Woodrow Wilson's policies towards Germany following World War I drove the county into Republican hands in the 1920 landslide. Between 1924 and 2008, the county was something of a bellwether, missing the national winner only in the very close 1960 election and the heavily drought- and farm crisis-influenced election of 1988. In the 2010s, the county has become powerfully Republican due to opposition to the Democratic Party's social liberalism.
Cass County is located in Illinois's 18th Congressional District and is currently represented by Republican Davin LaHood. For the Illinois House of Representatives, the county is located in the 93rd district and is currently represented by Republican Norine Hammond. The county is located in the 47th district of the Illinois Senate, and is currently represented by Republican Jil Tracy.
^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
^ a b "Monthly Averages for Virginia IL". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 22, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
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World Responsible Tourism Awards
Harder to Win Than Ever
Tags: tourism, awards, responsible
Responsible Travel has today announced the select 75 organisations longlisted for the 2016 World Responsible Tourism at WTM London sponsored by the Belize Tourism Board.
Organisations in the running for the most rigorously judged awards for responsible tourism globally cover a diverse range of issues from campaigning and innovation to poverty reduction and the inclusion of marginalised people, from hotels with exemplary employment initiatives to wildlife and habitat conservation.
Representing a huge diversity of work in 30 countries worldwide, the longlist includes; a hotel in Dubai rescuing, rehabilitating and re-releasing turtles and educating guests and local children about conservation; an association of hotels and restaurants in Kerala working together to ensure food isn't wasted and that no-one in their community goes hungry; a tour operator in India making heritage sites, street food markets and festivals accessible to all through sensory tours and tailored assistance; a campaign to stop child abuse in tourism in Cambodia; and a hotel offering employment, training and empowerment to refugees in Austria.
Justin Francis, managing director of Responsible Travel and founder of the Awards says"This is an exciting time of year - it's when we first get our real glimpse into diversity of the stellar work being done in responsible tourism worldwide.
"There are a few things which have really got me excited this year and one is seeing representatives from destinations such as Dubai, places we don't usually associate with responsible tourism, included in the longlist for the first time. For me this is a clear indication that the wider tourism industry is really recognising the importance and benefits of operating in a responsible way".
Commenting on the standard of the entries, Chair of the Awards judging panel, Professor Harold Goodwin, says "We have an extremely strong field across all five categories and our judging panel will have some difficult decisions to make later this year. Each of the 75 longlisted organisations will now be invited to complete an in-depth review, and provide us with evidence and references to support the impact their work is having." He adds "It is going to be harder than ever to win this year".
Simon Press, Awards Judge and Senior Exhibition Director at World Travel Market in London, where the 2016 winners will be announced in a special ceremony as part of World Responsible Tourism Day is looking forward to celebrating the eventual winners "The 2016 Longlist is a real indication of the calibre of winners we will have this year. I'm looking forward to celebrating 10 years of World Responsible Tourism Day in November by sharing the stories of some of the most innovative, inspirational and effective responsible tourism initiatives we've ever seen".
The full longlist is available at:http://www.responsibletravel.com/awards/media/longlist.htm


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Walk through the halls of Longfellow Elementary School and you enter a world where art and the outdoors intersect. Four walls throughout the school are testimony to the overall art theme that Longfellow has adopted: A Sense of Place. The individual murals were completed on different years as part of an annual fifth-grade art project tradition in which the students collaborate to leave a substantial artistic creation with the school before they move on to middle school.
One year, the fifth-graders traveled to Yellowstone National Park, and their mural reflects that experience. Another year, they studied native trees of Bozeman and then painted a forest mural with labels identifying familiar foliage. Bozeman fine artist Bruce Park was hired as an artist-in-residence to help guide and pull together the students' vision for the murals, and the effect is like stepping into the outdoors.
There are amazing watercolors and pastel drawings of animals, swirling snowstorms, and even self-portraits framed and labeled throughout the halls, donated by students to the school's permanent gallery collection. Outside the school there are self-portraits cast in aluminum and welded together as sculpture, surrounded by a native plant garden sown by students. The list of art projects displayed throughout the school is lengthy, but perhaps the most amazing story behind this nurturing of expression is that there is almost no school funding to help pay for it. In Montana, art teachers are not just an endangered species; at the elementary school level they are extinct. The celebration of the arts and A Sense of Place is a grass-roots effort undertaken by the school's staff and parents.
Many area schools do work with that amount of money to cover supplies, which is to say, not much art happens beyond the markers and box of fresh crayons kids bring with them to school at the beginning of the year. "I've done more art in a week here than I did all year at my other school," commented one second-grade boy who recently transferred to Longfellow from another area school.
The increasingly popular auction raises between $10,000-$15,000 dollars a year, on average, and has brought in close to $20,000 in the past. If that sounds unlikely, walk through the Longfellow hallways, and you see work with the freshness of a child, and the professional finishes that are mentored by resident artists the school can now afford to hire. The type of arts the money funds is not narrowly defined, either. Theatre, drumming, writing, and other art forms are also funded by Artworks fundraisers.
Another effect the art auction has on the students is validation. "When those kids see their work sold—see adults getting into bidding wars to own the piece they made—it's just amazing," says Babcock.


As a coffee-lover, I was looking for something as comforting, warming, and delicious as coffee but without the effects of caffeine. The smell of fresh ground coffee beans makes my soul shine in the morning. Caffeine, by nature, can cause dehydration, headaches, anxiety, restlessness, and fitful sleep. By switching to herbal coffee, I could keep my nice morning and afternoon ritual without taxing my adrenal system.
Dandelion Root is known to help with liver regeneration and detoxification in our bodies. It's an herb that is highly effective in strengthening and supporting the liver. The bitter taste found in dandelion root stimulate the taste buds, setting off a chain reaction of flowing juices from saliva to bile and setting the digestive tract in motion. This helps the breakdown of fats during digestion and flushes waste away, gently detoxifying the body, making it one of the most valuable general tonics used in the world of herbalism. It is loaded with vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals, such as iron, potassium, and zinc. It also contains other powerful micronutrients, carotenoids such as lutein, fatty acids, flavonoids including apigenin and luteolin.
Roasted chicory root is rich, dark, roasted and slightly bitter—the closest to coffee flavor I have found. Chicory root contains inulin, a powerful prebiotic and soluble fiber. Inulin is present in many plants, but chicory contains the highest concentration.
Ghee is a gorgeous golden hue. It's dreamy and creamy texture is health giving and energy boosting that nourishes from the inside out. Ghee is grass fed butter that has been clarified, which brings out a rich, nutty flavor. Ghee aids in the healing of inflamed joints, keeps minds sharp and your skin glowing. If those aren't enough reasons to love ghee, this gorgeous golden substance also boasts a unique vitamin profile, including K2, which builds strong bones, and vitamins A, D and E.
Here is recipe for you to try: Dandelion + Chicory Root + Ghee.
• 1 tsp collagen (plump radian skin, boots hair and nail growth and it gives it a crazy foam).
• optional -sprinkle with ceylon cinnamon.
1. Place the dandelion and chicory root in the bottom of a french press or other container and cover with boiling water. Let steep for 4 minutes before plunging with the press or straining.
2. Pour the freshly brewed, hot herbs into a blender. Add in the remainder of ingredients. Secure the lid of the blender tightly and blend together for about 10 seconds or until the mixture is frothy. Pour and enjoy!
*It is very important that the ghee is grass-fed, because ghee butter does not offer the same vitamins and nutrients. Also make sure to use quality herbs that hasn't been treated with pesticides for maximized results.


Masters Programme "Labour and Development, Economic Policy, Globalisation and Labour"
In January 2007 the GLU Masters programme with a focus on Labour and Development started at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg, South Africa.
All applications not suitable for the one year Masters Programme will be considered for the two year Honours and Masters Programme.
No applicant will be permitted to work full-time and study full-time. Those who cannot be released from their positions during their studies must register part-time, taking the degree in question over 2 years. This is a condition of registration, and non-negotiable.
Master Theses of GLU students studied in S.A.


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The Live Greatest Hits
This new compilation, originating from the British Isles, arrived last week. Design The cover art, although done very stylish, it is nothing special. The image used on the cover is well known. Probably they used this one because they think it is more appealing to the mass market this release obviously aims at, than a picture of a "jumpsuit Elvis". Inside the booklet, a 3-page fold-out, with a story about Elvis (mainly in Las Vegas) and telling which year which track was recorded on stage. Content For most fans there isn't much new on it, even the unreleased version of "The Wonder of You" was released on video in "Lost Performances". Some of the tracks saw the daylight just recently, on one of the TTWII-releases. All in all it turns out to be a nice compilation. Roughly chronologically this CD covers Elvis' performances from 1969-1973. Probably for balance in the type of songs some recordings from 1970, which year is represented by 9 of the 21 tracks, are mixed up. February tracks separate some tracks recorded in August 1970. This compilation makes a great concert of Elvis not already being tired of singing the same songs again and again. For a real fan the idea of knowing it's a fake concert takes some of the pleasure off this release. If only this had been a complete concert … For the average fan, for which this CD is made (a follow up to "The 50 Greatest Hits") this release shows Elvis giving it all on some of his greatest hits. Conclusion: A nice CD to listen to, for both the real and the "new" fans. BMG made a good decision releasing a CD like this for the general market. They will not trigger on a concert from a specific date or period, but look at the songs.
Blue Suede Shoes (1969/08/25 Dinner show)
Heartbreak Hotel (1969/08/25 Dinner show)
Jailhouse Rock (1969/08/26 Dinner show)
Don't Be Cruel (1969/08/24 Dinner show)
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (1969/08/24 Midnight show)
One Night (1970/08/12 Midnight show)
I've Lost You (1970/10/8)
I Just Can't Help Believin' (1970/10/08)
In the Ghetto (1970/02)
Don't Cry Daddy (1970/02/17)
Kentucky Rain (1970/02/17)
The Wonder of You (1970/08/13 Dinner show)
Polk Salad Annie (1970/08/10)
Suspicious Minds (1970/08/12)
All Shook Up (1972/06/10 Matinee)
Hound Dog (1972/06/10 Matinee)
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me (1972/06/10 Matinee)
Until It's Time for You to Go (1972/06/10 Matinee)
Burning Love (1973/01/14)
An American Trilogy (1973/01/14)
A Big Hunk o' Love (1973/01/14)
Can't Help Falling in Love (1973/01/14)
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Pastelão de frango (literally big chicken turnover) was a dish that my mother always liked to make when I was growing up. When in college, my friend Horácio and I loved to go back home after class on Friday evenings to drink some beer and have warm-out-of-the-oven pastelão. On a trip to Santiago de Compostela em 2017 I discovered that the origins of this dish is the traditional Empanada Gallega. My recipe is significantly modified from both my mother's and from the empanada Gallega. I like the flakiness of puff pastry. However, if you use the puff pastry both for the bottom and the top layer, the bottom layer will become grease and unpleasantly soft. For a better texture, I combine traditional American pastry dough in the bottom with the puff pastry on the top.
1 Julia Child's Master Recipe for Puff Pastry from Mastering the Art of French Cooking - Volume Two (store-bought puff pastry would also work just fine).
Oil the baking sheet and dust it with flour, reserve.
Roll out the chilled pastry dough until it covers the entire bottom surface of the baking sheet.
Roll the pastry in the rolling pin and unroll on top of the baking sheet.
Trim the edges to make sure that only the bottom is covered.
Using a ruler visually divide the baking sheet into 3 or 4 long strips (each strip should be between 2.5 and 3 inches wide).
With a small spoon, spoon 1.0 to 1.5 inch-wide strip of chicken filling along the centre of each strip.
Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator while you work with the puff pastry.
Roll out the chilled puff pastry dough to the same dimension of the baking sheet (you may use a second baking sheet of the same size as a guide). It is easier to roll if you start with a rectangular shape that has the same proportions as the baking sheet. Make sure to use plenty of flour to dust the puff pastry while rolling and lift the pastry from the bench (it will shrink back a bit when you lift). Stop rolling only when the relaxed dough is at the size of the baking sheet.
If the dough becomes too warm and soft, you can roll it up on your rolling pin and lay it on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and put it in the refrigerator until it cools and firms up so that you can continue working.
When the puff pastry is rolled out, trim the edges to obtain a perfect rectangle.
Make small cuts at both end of the pastry to mark the cuts.
Use the edge of the baking sheet as a guide to cut the strips.
Bring the baking sheet with the pastry dough and chicken filling out of the refrigerator.
Using either the tip of your fingers or a pastry brush, brush a 1/2 inch strip of water along both sides of the chicken filling along the first strip.
Gently fold one of the strips of pastry dough in half. You may fold a second time to make it easier to handle.
Lift the dough strip and carefully put over one-half or one quart of a strip of chicken filling.
Unfold the dough strip to cover the entire strip of filling.
With dry finger, gently press the edges of the puff pastry strip all along both edges of the chicken filling strips.
There should be a narrow strip of uncovered pastry dough between the strips, and perhaps on the outside edges, of each strip of covered chicken filling. Make long straight cuts along the edge of the puff pastry and remove this extra dough so that you have clean edges for each strip. Best is to use a round pizza cutter.
Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for at least one hour (you can refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
Position a rack in the upper middle part of the oven, and pre-heat the oven to 410 F.
Beat an egg and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until it is well stirred but not foamy.
Using a pastry brush, throughly brush the top of each strip of filled pastry with the beaten egg.
Using the box cutter, make small (up to 1 inch long) evenly spaced cross cuts on the top of the strips. These cuts are where you will slice the strips after they are baked, thus make them for the size of pastries that you want.
If you decided to make each segment 2 inches or longer, then make a second small diagonal cut on top of each segment.
Bake in a hot oven (400 F) until the pastry has puffed and has reached a beautiful golden colour (about 40 minutes). For better results, rotate the baking sheet after 25 minutes.
Using a good bread knife, cut along the perpendicular. cuts that you made before baking.
Put the pastries on a wire rack to cool.
It can be served warm or cool.


Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen Sport 5.0 oz is very water resistant, meeting Australian Standards of 240 minutes in whirlpool water. It is designed for daily, full-body protection for the most active of people.
Blue Lizard® Australian Sport Sunscreen's patented BPA-free 5.0 oz Smart Bottle™ changes colors in the presence of harmful UV rays, reminding you to cover up. The deeper blue the bottle becomes, the more UV rays are currently present.


The following list is a compilation of the main RV blogs and resources that we read and use on the road. The blogs provide community and inspiration for our own journey (often times we travel to spots specifically because we learnt about them from another blogger!). The links are resources that we regularly use for learning, help (on the forums), finding campsites and reading RV news.
Blogs and links for fulltime RV families. Also check out Ditching Suburbia's Fulltime Family Blogroll.