Book Synopsis: No doubt we've given some thought as to what scary about living forever or what we will enjoy the most and no two dreams are exactly alike. But one thing is sure-we won't spend eternity on a cloud playing a harp. In The Other Side of Orion, Gordon gives careful attention to what the Bible has to say about a place we call heaven!
So what will we do in Paradise? The joys of heaven will rival that of Eden. You will undoubtedly experience the thrill of meeting people from every time period and culture. You will converse with angels and the citizens of other worlds. All of creation throughout the universe will be yours to explore. Though no longer be selfish or unloving, you will keep your talents, wisdom, unique personality, curiosity, and sense of humor. You will carry out all the unfulfilled dreams and aspirations of this lifetime.
And one more thing: those who occupy heaven will never cease to praise their Creator for His generosity, His goodness, and loving kindness. This book will provide you with the opportunity to explore the future you've always dreamed of.


After reading the popular myth "Pandora's Box" which explains, according to the Greeks, how the world accrued evil, the students created their own Pandora's Box and then placed three items that represented evil and two items that represented hope into the box.
Here are some photos of the completed boxes and an example of one student's description and explanation of each item he or she placed in the box.
One dollar bill represents greed.
Deck of cards represents the different addictions in the world.
A bullet shell represents pain and suffering.
Light bulb represents light even in the dark of night.
Pitcher of a bull represents the end of world hunger.
A voodoo doll, a voodoo doll can represent evil because if you have a one that looks like someone it can hurt them. On my voodoo doll I have a pin that says " let's summon demons" and that is evil.
Matches for fire, fire can destroy anything in its path.
A red bow, red represents evil and hatred it also has points on it for something sharp.
A necklace that has a pinky promise, if you promise something good to someone, you can have hope and look forward to it.
A watch because in time all evil can go away, and you can always wait.


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For a movie devoted to the ideals of perfection, "The Perfect Man" hardly fits the bill. It's just another generic Hollywood teen romantic comedy that leaves no lingering trace once the end credits have finished rolling.
Rising teen star Hilary Duff does her best in a thankless role as Holly Hamilton, a spunky 16-year-old who lives with her younger sister and single mother. As the film begins, the family is about to move again, a pattern that occurs whenever Holly's mom, Jean (a bland Heather Locklear), breaks up with yet another boyfriend. Relocated to New York City, where Jean takes a job as a baker, Holly decides to cheer up her mother by creating the 'perfect man', relying on advice from handsome bistro owner Ben (Chris Noth), who seems to know what women want. Of course, Holly's scheme gets out of hand as her mother begins to fall for Ben, who's oblivious to the fact that he's playing a part in Holly's manipulations.


JUTTAS BLOG – PART 2 – Kidshelp Kambodscha e.V.
It´s easy to get a ride on one of the small buses (a sort of collective transport) that go to Phnom Penh, because all National Highways begin and end in the capital of Cambodia. And it´s a very special highway: sometimes motorbikes drive on the wrong side for a short while, or pedestrians or mopeds with overloaded trailers use the side-track.
To get to Phnom Penh you just stand on the side-track of the highway and give a hand signal as soon as you see a minibus in the distance. To be on the safe side as a foreigner you ask "Phnom Penh?" and show 5 fingers for the 5,000 riel that a one way trip should cost. All who know Khmer language have a great advantage: they can just ask!
Last Saturday I was lucky. We were only 5 passengers and I had a whole row of seats just for me alone. A privilege, no one has on the way back. Back to Khemara Kidshelp School you everybody sits tightly squeezed: 4 persons per row plus their luggage. Officially there are only 3 seats per row!
National Highway No. 6 runs alongside the Mekong River, that´s why the landscape on both sides of the highway is so green even though we currently are in the dry season.
You will see large banana plantations, in some places also rice fields. The green is interrupted by the numerous small and large temples with their pagodas. Many shine in the sun, others are made of gray material. But I do not know why some temple complexes seem to be much wealthier than others.
A few meters away from the road are fields and sometimes small lakes. There ducks are bred, fish caught and crayfish, snails and little shells collected in the small irrigation channels that originate from these lakes.
Just once so far we could observe a man in one of these channels using very improvised diving equipment made of a small water tank and a garden hose. Unfortunately we couldn´t see what he had caught or if he caught anything at all.
In the morning, Buddhist monks all dressed in orange are on their way, often with a color-coordinated umbrella, walking or sitting on the back of a moped or motorbike or in a Tuk Tuk to collect donations, especially food. They have to eat before noon, because after 12 o´clock they have to fast until the early morning of the following day. All the food they didn´t eat will be given to the poor in the temple.
Apart from the temples, another very impressing things are the traditional Khmer houses which are built on stilts. Depending on the wealth of its inhabitants, the roofs are made of palm leaves or red and sometimes blue tiles. The walls are made of braided palm leaves or wood.
It is a pity that these stilt houses only "survived" in the country side, even though most Cambodian people are convinced that living in them is much healthier than living on the ground floor.
And the area under the "real" house serves as bedroom when it is very hot and is being used as parking or storing space and much more.
Along the highway, changes are visible everywhere. Nowadays you can see more and more residential buildings constructed with stone and cement along the road, which apparently reflect the wealth of its owners.
During the first 10 to 15 km of the 36 km long route to Phnom Penh (starting at KKS) the stilt houses that stand alone, with some distance to their neighbors, still dominate. But you´ll already begin to see more and more stone houses which at that point rarely have more than 2 floors.
But with every kilometre that one approaches the capital, the streetscape becomes more industrial first, with small factories, large storage halls and warehouses and then the "modern" housing estates appear, built for the middle class (I don´t know if the upper classes also move to these housing estates). All of them with a sensational oversized entrance gate and with very poetical names like "Botanic City", "Living with Nature" (although nature had to be destroyed to build these housing estates!!!) and other names that I can´t always decipher when passing them. Most of these housing estates consist of densely constructed terraced houses whose design is rather unimaginative. – but all of them have got a parking space.
And among all those housing estates and factories and warehouses there are still many colourful smaller and bigger local markets where mostly women buy and sell their wares. Many of them are still dressed in pyjamas, but nobody cares because it seems "normal", even in the capital.
The products on offer in these markets are manifold: Fruit, vegetables, small shells and snails that are offered everywhere. You also could buy fish and meat; all dead (yet sometimes still alive) animals are waiting for a buyer, laying on the simple wooden table or hanging from a hook. Neither fish nor the meat is chilled (most of the time), and I´m sure it doesn´t get tastier or healthier in the sunshine with temperatures of more than 36° C!
Depending on the size of the markets, the range of products on offer can be much bigger and include textiles, household appliances made from plastic and much more.
The traffic increases and from one moment to the other you won´t know if you are still in the suburbs or if you have already reached the capital.
The pre-programmed traffic jam begins hundreds of meter before reaching the so-called "Japanese Bridge", which must be crossed to reach the capital and its historical centre. The original bridge has got 8 tracks, out of which 4 are being renovated right now.
The result: motorcyclists practice queue jumping, ignoring the track on the ride side, which is actually assigned to them. Only very few Tuk-tuk drivers imitate them.
Sometimes there is a detour on kilometre 5, before reaching the Japanese Bridge. The reason for this being that "free passage" is organized for an important politician or functionary (or someone who thinks he should be included in these categories) or a "high level visitor" from another country.
No one organizing these detours cares about the hundreds of thousands that will be late for work or other appointments. It seems that hierarchical social and political structures and relationships are more important.


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As a valued client, we look forward to providing you the highest quality of comprehensive addiction treatment and services starting with detox at Tides Edge Detox Center. We provide subacute detoxification and residential services for the treatment of alcohol, opioid, and benzodiazepine dependence and addiction.
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At Tides Edge Detox it is our mission to have a lasting positive impact on the lives of the families and every client we serve–and YES, this includes YOU! Beaches Recovery Detox at Tides Edge is looking forward to your scheduled arrival and starting your journey to a healthy life with detox.
Below are answers to very important FAQ's (frequently asked questions), along with other important "things to remember" about Tides Edge Detox services. Please review this information in detail, as we want you to be informed and as comfortable as possible as you prepare to begin the recovery process.
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Is medication part of treatment at Tides Edge?
Patients in detox at Beaches Recovery Detox at Tides Edge are provided with medications, as needed, to ensure the entire process is safe and comfortable. Additionally, patients receive round-the-clock care and supervision from physicians and nurses to ensure safety and increase comfort.
Clients are encouraged to bring an assortment of comfortable clothing to include work-out wear, bathing suit, tennis shoes, walking shoes, sandals, and or flip-flops. As Florida weather can at times be unpredictable and unseasonable, we also encourage clients to bring a sweater and or light jacket.
Additionally, feel free to bring personal toiletries such as soap, body wash, moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner, comb, brush, hair styling devices, devices, make-up products, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving creams, and razors.
NOTE: Please leave all items which contain any alcohol content at home, as possession of such items is prohibited throughout the duration of the recovery process. Examples of personal care items containing alcohol include, but may not be limited to, mouthwash, colognes/perfumes, and hand sanitizer. Prior to packing, please read the label on all toiletries for information regarding alcohol content.
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Should I leave my medications at home or should I bring them to treatment?
Clients should bring all medications with them to treatment. This should include all prescribed medications and all over the counter medications used.
Can I bring electronics? Is there access to the internet?
As recovery is the primary objective Beaches Recovery Detox at Tides Edge there is limited access to Wi-Fi for any form of electronic device. This includes, but may not be limited to, cell phones, laptops, smart watches, or any other form of electronic device. Hardback books and other reading materials are permitted. Clients should also feel free to bring pens, pencils, and notepads.
When transitioning to Beaches Recovery partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP) levels of care, electronic devices are permitted and there is internet access available. Clients are welcome to bring their cell phones, tablets, laptops, E-readers, and or other similar electronic devices. Please note that a client's access to all personal electronics, including cell-phones, as well as access to the internet, to include any form of social media, will be dependent on client's progress and treatment plan.
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For the convenience of clients, Tides Edge Detox does have an "in-house" store. The store offers a limited variety of items including personal hygiene products and some tobacco products. Upon arrival at Tides Edge Detox, for clients who present with cash, money will be counted by a staff member, with the client serving as a witness. Once the amount of "counted cash" is acknowledged and agreed upon by staff member and client, cash will be placed in an account, from which deductions will be made for any client in-house store purchases.
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Can my family visit while I'm in treatment?
At Tides Edge Detox, family visitation may begin post-orientation. The client's primary therapist will communicate and work with them in determining if and when family visitation is appropriate.
If you have additional questions, an addiction specialist or counselor at Beaches Recovery Detox at Tides Edge will be happy to answer them. Just call 866.605.0532.


Q1. Aren't all dog foods really the same?
A1. No. What we refer to as "grocery brands" are grain-based feeds. Typically the first ingredients are corn, corn gluten meal, and soybean meal, for example. They're 60% to 80% digestible. What we refer to as "super premiums" are meat-based, with the first ingredients being, typically, animal flesh, rice, and corn. They're 85% to 95% digestible. While grain-based feeds are complete and balanced, meat-based feeds are fed in much lower quantities, contain higher levels of linoleic acid, and cost less to feed.
Q2. Do I need to feed pet vitamin supplements?
A2. Usually not. Commercial pet foods are complete and balanced, which is the key to optimum nutrition. Supplementing can over-nutritionalize an animal, and there are consequences to that. Supplementing should be done upon the recommendation of a veterinarian.
Q3. My dog has bad breath. Is there anything I can do to correct that?
A3. Dogs don't normally have bad breath, and when it occurs, it often is a symptom of a medical condition. Quite commonly, periodontal disease. There are pet " breath fresheners" on the market, but they don't correct the problem and, in fact, probably delay medical treatment. If your dog or cat has bad breath, make an appointment with your vet.
Q4. Is rawhide bad for dogs?
A4. Not inherently, but it can be a choking hazard or can cause an intestinal obstruction. Generally, if your dog rips large chunks off a rawhide chew, it may be safer to provide a different treat. Like any other pet supply store, we sell large quantities of rawhide products. That tells us that rawhide is an acceptable treat. You should never leave a dog unattended with toys or treats that could be a choking hazard.
Q5. Is "tug-of-war" an appropriate play activity for my puppy and me?
A5. It's probably not a good idea. You could damage your puppy's teeth or jaws. Also, you're probably trying to teach the puppy not to be aggressive with his mouth. Playing tug of war could send confusing messages to him.
Q6. Why is chocolate bad for pets?
A6. There is a substance in chocolate called theobromine that acts as a cardiac stimulant in dogs and cats. The more pure the chocolate, the higher the level of theobromine. Two ounces of baking chocolate is enough to kill a small dog.
Q7. Should I occasionally pour pan drippings over my dog's food to improve his coat?
A7. Pan drippings and other high doses of fat can trigger attacks of acute pancreatitis, a life-threatening condition. Feed a super premium pet food and you won't need to supplement for a shiny coat.


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FIDELITY BANK, f/k/a FIDELITY SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS, FSB,
JAMES M. KING, et al.,
U.S. BANK, N.A.,
Defendant/Appellant.
RIVER CITY ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.,
1. An appellate court's review of questions of law is unlimited.
2. The proceeds resulting from a sheriff's sale under an order of foreclosure are not cash separate from the land, and a court does not have unfettered equitable power to distribute surplus proceeds to any party it deems deserving regardless of whether the party attempted to protect its rights.
3. A junior mortgagee who appears and asserts its position in a senior mortgagee's foreclosure action has the right to share in surplus proceeds from a sheriff's sale after payment of the senior mortgage.
4. A junior mortgagee who fails to appear and assert its position in a senior mortgagee's foreclosure action waives any payment priority it might otherwise have had to surplus proceeds from a sheriff's sale. Neither law nor equity requires otherwise.
Review of the judgment of the Court of Appeals in 33 Kan. App. 2d 804, 109 P.3d 180 (2005). Appeal from Sedgwick district court; KARL W. FRIEDEL, judge. Judgment of the Court of Appeals affirming the district court is affirmed. Judgment of the district court is affirmed. Opinion filed June 16, 2006.
Bradley S. Anderson, of South & Associates, P.C., of Kansas City, Missouri, argued the cause and was on the briefs for appellant.
Karl R. Swartz, of Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chartered, of Wichita, argued the cause and was on the briefs for appellee.
BEIER, J.: This foreclosure appeal requires us to determine whether a junior mortgage holder waives its claim to excess sheriff's sale proceeds if it fails to appear and assert its position in a senior mortgage holder's action. We hold that it does.
Defendants James and Carolyn King assumed the debt on certain real property in Wichita in 1997. Fidelity Bank, f/k/a Fidelity Savings Associations of Kansas, FSB (Fidelity), was the mortgage holder. In 2000, the Kings executed a second mortgage on the property with U.S. Bank, N.A. (U.S. Bank), for $32,000. The Kings defaulted, and Fidelity sued to foreclose its mortgage on the property.
In its petition, Fidelity named the Kings as defendants, as well as U.S. Bank and Commercial Federal Bank, which held a judgment against the Kings. The defendants were properly served. Commercial Federal Bank filed a notice disclaiming any interest. U.S. Bank did not appear or file an answer or otherwise participate in the foreclosure.
The district court entered a decree of foreclosure, ruling that Fidelity held a first and prior lien upon the property. It entered judgment in favor of Fidelity and against the Kings for $65,321.25 plus interest, costs, taxes, and fees. The district court did not recognize any interest in any other party and stated that the defendants and all persons claiming by, through, or under Fidelity would be forever barred and excluded from asserting any title, interest, estate in, lien upon, or claim against the property. The court set a redemption period of 3 months from the date of the sale and ordered that proceeds derived from the sale would be applied: (1) to pay costs of the action and sale; (2) to pay real estate and special assessment taxes; and (3) to pay Fidelity's judgment, including interest. The court ordered "[t]he balance, if any, to be held by the Clerk of the Court, subject to further order of the Court."
The sale was held on January 28, 2004. U.S. Bank was the high bidder at the sale, purchasing the property for $93,500. The district court confirmed the sale on February 13, 2004, and paid Fidelity $73,092.71 in full satisfaction of its judgment. The clerk of the court held the remaining proceeds of $20,407.29.
On February 25, 2004, River City Enterprises, LLC (RCE), filed a motion in the district court, seeking distribution of the excess sale proceeds. RCE had acquired all of the rights and interest of the Kings just before the sale. Standing in the Kings' shoes, RCE moved the court to distribute the $20,407.29 held by the clerk to RCE.
The next day, the court granted the motion and ordered that the excess proceeds be distributed to RCE as the owner of all the Kings' rights and interest in the property. The court noted that no notice was necessary; Fidelity was the only party that had appeared in the foreclosure action and its judgment had been paid in full.
On March 5, 2004, U.S. Bank filed a motion requesting that the court set aside its February order, deny RCE's motion, and instead distribute the excess proceeds to U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank alleged that it was still owed $29,680.67 on its mortgage on the property, that it had an interest superior to RCE's because of its status as a junior lienholder, and that it was entitled to receive the surplus proceeds from the sale in satisfaction of its lien. RCE filed a response, arguing U.S. Bank had lost any interest it had in the property, including any right to recover surplus proceeds, when it failed to adjudicate its lien in Fidelity's foreclosure.
At the hearing on U.S. Bank's motion before the district court, U.S. Bank argued that there was no clear Kansas authority on the issue of whether a junior lienholder is required to appear and adjudicate its lien in a senior lienholder's foreclosure action to preserve a claim to surplus proceeds. Although it had not appeared in the foreclosure, U.S. Bank asserted that it had bid up the price on the property roughly $20,500 at the sale. Further, it argued it had priority in the surplus proceeds over RCE because RCE purchased only the Kings' right of redemption. It conceded that it no longer had any rights tied to the property, including a right to redeem, because it had not adjudicated its interest. However, it advanced cases from other jurisdictions and language from the Restatement (Third) of Property in support of the idea that its right to surplus proceeds survived its failure to appear and protect its interest in the foreclosure.
For its part, RCE agreed that proceeds from a sheriff's sale must be distributed to lienholders in order of priority before any excess goes to the debtor, but it argued that U.S. Bank's failure to appear or adjudicate its lien in the foreclosure meant it lost its right in the property and forfeited its status as a junior lienholder. Rather, U.S. Bank had become a mere unsecured creditor of the Kings and had no right to surplus proceeds from the foreclosure sale.
The district court denied U.S. Bank's motion, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision, relying on instructive Kansas cases and distinguishing the extrajurisdictional cases upon which U.S. Bank had relied below. The Court of Appeals also was unpersuaded by U.S. Bank's equity argument: the Kings' debt to U.S. Bank was not erased by the foreclosure, and U.S. Bank owns the property and can still enforce its note against the Kings personally. The Court of Appeals adopted RCE's position that
"a junior lienholder who has responded in a foreclosure action, and whose lien is adjudicated by the trial court, has three rights: (1) the right to offset bid its judgment at the sheriff's sale to protect the value of its lien; (2) the right to redeem the property from sale should the owner fail to redeem [during the owner's exclusive period]; and (3) the right to share in surplus proceeds after payment of the senior mortgage judgment." Fidelity Bank v. King, 33 Kan. App. 2d 804, 812, 109 P.3d 180 (2005).
According to the Court of Appeals, U.S. Bank's failure to participate in the foreclosure meant it possessed none of these rights. Instead it was merely the holder of an unsecured note. RCE, as holder of the Kings' right of redemption and right to excess proceeds, was therefore entitled to distribution of the $20,407.29 held by the court.
Our review in this appeal is unlimited, as it raises only questions of law. See First Nat'l Bank & Tr. v. Miami Co. Co-op Ass'n, 257 Kan. 989, 998, 897 P.2d 144 (1995).
The proceeds of a foreclosure sale are generally applied to costs and taxes and then to the judgment owed to the foreclosing party, as set forth in the district court's foreclosure decree. Although statutes govern procedures for foreclosure sales, there is no statute governing distribution of excess proceeds from such a sale. In this statutory vacuum, we look to the Restatement (Third) of Property: Mortgages § 7.4 (1996), which lays out the following guiding principles: "When the foreclosure sale price exceeds the amount of the mortgage obligation, the surplus is applied to liens and other interests terminated by the foreclosure in order of their priority and the remaining balance if any, is distributed to the holder of the equity of redemption." These principles are consistent with long-standing Kansas law. See Blandin's Adm'r v. Wade, 20 Kan. 251, 255 (1878); see also McFall v. Ford, 133 Kan. 593, 1 P.2d 273 (1931) (setting forth pithy formula leading to distribution of surplus proceeds: "Foreclosure, sale, confirmation, debt satisfied, taxes and costs paid, surplus to debtor. This is the customary routine.").
Neither party to this appeal urges us to depart from these principles. The question here is whether U.S. Bank must have appeared in the Fidelity foreclosure and adjudicated its junior rights tied to the property to preserve its lienholder status and thus its priority entitlement to surplus proceeds. It insists that its participation in the foreclosure was not necessary. RCE insists that it was.
U.S. Bank's arguments are the following: (1) It is accepted practice in Kansas for a junior lienholder to protects its interest in surplus proceeds merely by bidding at a foreclosure sale; (2) the lower courts' holdings are ambiguous and rely upon faulty analysis; (3) as a policy matter, the Court of Appeals' decision will have a negative impact on Kansas citizens; and (4) the distribution of surplus proceeds in Kansas is governed purely by equity, which favors its position.
We can quickly dispose of U.S. Bank's second and third arguments. Our review of the holdings of the lower courts, as set forth above, is unlimited. In such expansive review, if any "fault" or "ambiguity" exists, it will be addressed and corrected. With regard to the third argument, we will not reach a decision in a case based on public policy when we have legal authority that guides us to appropriate resolution. See Noel v. Menninger Foundation, 175 Kan. 751, 267 P.2d 934 (1954). The courts will not pass on the propriety, wisdom, necessity, and expedience of existing law, otherwise constitutional, even if the court does not consider it to be in the public interest of the state. See Cardarella v. City of Overland Park, 228 Kan. 698, 700-01, 620 P.2d 1122 (1980).
U.S. Bank's first argument -- that bidding by a junior lienholder, as opposed to participating in the foreclosure suit, is common practice and sufficient to preserve a priority right to surplus proceeds -- assumes that surplus proceeds are not bound to an interest in the land subjected to sale. This necessary premise is incorrect.
U.S. Bank relies on McFall, 133 Kan. 593, for the proposition that proceeds from a foreclosure sale are cash separate from the land. On the contrary, McFall says:
"Since inferior judgment liens are cut off by the sale, surplus takes the place of the land, and the lienholders may apply for distribution of proceeds of sale . . . . [W]henever surplus, standing for the land to which the lien attached, ought in equity to be distributed to lienholders, it may be distributed to them, on application to the court having control of the surplus. This is the very purpose and object of reserving, in judgment and order of sale, power to dispose of surplus." (Emphasis added.) McFall, 133 Kan. at 601.
Because surplus proceeds remain tied to the land that is the subject of the foreclosure, those with preserved interests in the land are paid first. Under Kansas law, payment to lienholders in order of priority comes directly after payment of costs. Thereafter, any surplus belongs to the debtor in execution. See Blandin's Adm'r, 20 Kan. at 255. In this case, RCE has acquired the debtors' remaining interest in the land. This includes the debtor's right to surplus. Unless U.S. Bank is a lienholder, i.e., a holder of an interest in the subject land, it does not, as a matter of law, come before RCE in the surplus proceeds payment queue.
The problem for U.S. Bank is that it did absolutely nothing to preserve and ensure its lienholder status when Fidelity's first mortgage was foreclosed. It ignored its chance to protect its priority for surplus proceeds. In Kansas, as the Court of Appeals stated, "a mortgage foreclosure merges all liens on the land." Fidelity, 33 Kan. App. 2d at 807. When the foreclosure decree was issued, it was silent on any continuing role or right for U.S. Bank. At that point, U.S. Bank was still the holder of a promissory note that could be sued upon, but the mortgage that had secured that note by providing it a lien on the land no longer had legal effect. Again, as our Court of Appeals noted correctly, the Kings' debt to U.S. Bank was thereafter unsecured. See Fidelity, 33 Kan. App. 2d at 806-10 (citing Restatement; drawing analogies to Kansas cases in which redemption rights are lost through failures to adjudicate junior liens in foreclosure proceedings).
U.S. Bank's fourth argument -- that equity rather than law controls and commands a different result -- also fails.
U.S. Bank relies on Butler v. Craig, 29 Kan. 205, a Kansas case from 1883, and an 1863 Illinois case cited in McFall for the proposition that a court has equitable power to distribute the proceeds of a judicial sale "to the person [to] whom in law and equity [they] more properly belong[]." Butler, 29 Kan. at 207.
The issue in Butler was entitlement to surplus proceeds as between the original debtor and a third-party representative of the debtor who acquired the debtor's interest in the property. This court held that the third party was entitled to the surplus proceeds. Butler, 29 Kan. at 207. This case is too factually distinct to be influenced by Butler.
The Illinois case cited in McFall, Ellis v. Southwell, 29 Ill. 549 (1863), states that a court may distribute sales proceeds "on application, to an incumbrancer not made a party to the suit if it appeared that in equity, he was entitled to receive the fund." 29 Ill. at 552. But Ellis, when read carefully, is more helpful to RCE than to U.S. Bank.
Robert Southwell sought foreclosure of his mortgage on property owned by James Ellis, naming Weinhagen & Hornbostle, among others, as subsequent mortgagees and codefendants. Weinhagen & Hornbostle filed an answer and a "cross-bill," seeking foreclosure of their subsequent mortgage, which was attached with its underlying note to their cross-bill. Ellis filed no answer to the cross-bill, but it was never formally resolved by the court, either through proof or confession. Nevertheless, the court placed Weinhagen & Hornbostle behind Southwell but before all other creditors and the debtor when there were sale proceeds to distribute. Ellis, 29 Ill. 549. If U.S. Bank had made an effort to protect itself in the Fidelity foreclosure, it could persuade us that it is in the same position in this case as Wienhagen & Hornbostle was in Ellis. But U.S. Bank made no such effort.
U.S. Bank's purely equitable argument was made and rejected in Pool v. Gates, 119 Kan. 621, 240 Pac. 580 (1925), which, although not a foreclosure case, dealt with an analogous sheriff's levy and execution on land:
"Appellee argues that since . . . the court sits as a chancellor in confirming a judicial sale, with power to consider equitable as well as legal matters, he may also sit as a chancellor and direct the surplus proceeds of a sale to be paid to any one equitably entitled to it. The conclusion goes too far . . . [t]he Kansas cases [citations omitted], cited by appellee, do not go so far as to support his contention, neither do the cases cited from other jurisdictions. [In all those cases], the payments by the junior mortgagee, upon prior liens, were alleged in the pleading and adjudicated in the decree foreclosing the junior mortgage. [Citations omitted]." 119 Kan. at 627.
To the extent equity should be a factor in the outcome rather than the only factor, it favors RCE rather than U.S. Bank. We agree with the Court of Appeals' assessment:
"U.S. Bank explains that junior mortgage holders often choose to protect their interest by bidding at the foreclosure sale in order to make sure the property brings a price sufficient to satisfy the junior lien in case the property is subsequently redeemed. Otherwise, the holder of the redemption right might be able to redeem for an amount exclusive of junior liens. U.S. Bank argues that if River City receives the surplus, U.S. Bank's debt remains unsatisfied, the Kings remain owing on the debt, and River City, a stranger to the original note and mortgage, gets away with the Kings' equity and U.S. Bank's additional funds it paid to protect itself at the sheriff's sale.
"U.S. Bank also argues that not allowing recovery of surplus proceeds by a foreclosed second mortgage holder over the holder of the equity of redemption will result in the chilling of bids at Kansas foreclosure sales and of lending to property owners for second mortgages. U.S. Bank asserts that if it is forced to appear in every foreclosure action, '[g]reat expense would be incurred by junior lienholders, who would, to avoid excessive legal expenses, be required to spend excessive time and money specifically finding the value of foreclosed real property, determining whether it is financially prudent to answer foreclosure petitions, and then considering bidding at a foreclosure sale.'
"We are not persuaded by U.S. Bank's claims of equity. First and foremost, U.S. Bank is the owner of the Kings' property by virtue of its high bid at the sheriff's sale and theoretically can recoup any amount paid through subsequent sale of the property. Second, U.S. Bank has an enforceable note for approximately $30,000 due from the Kings. U.S. Bank can reduce the note to judgment and pursue collections remedies against the Kings. In its reply brief, U.S. Bank argues that River City is awarded a windfall by receiving the surplus proceeds. How River City came into ownership of the Kings' property rights and for what purchase price is irrelevant for our determination. River City purchased all the incidents of ownership, including the right to redemption and the right to any surplus proceeds after payment of the foreclosed interest. The Kings apparently benefitted from the exchange.
"Third, we doubt our decision will have a chilling effect on bids at sheriff's sales and on the ability of individuals to obtain a second mortgage loan. The consequence we foresee will be an enforcement of the understanding that in order to protect a junior lien, a financial institution must appear in the foreclosure action brought by the senior mortgage holder, assert the junior lienholder's position, have the court adjudicate the junior lien, and then make sure the junior lien is recognized in the journal entry of foreclosure." Fidelity, 33 Kan. App. 2d at 810-12.
To this discussion, we add only that today's holding furthers the simple and straightforward equitable principle that a party that chooses to sleep on its rights loses them. U.S. Bank took a long nap during Fidelity's foreclosure. This awakening may be rude, but it has the virtue of advancing future clarity and predictability in Kansas law governing surplus proceeds.
The judgment of the Court of Appeals affirming the district court is affirmed.
Updated: June 16, 2006.

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San Antonio – Trinity's fourth-ranked baseball team finished off a weekend series against Birmingham-Southern (AL) College with a 5-4 extra-inning victory on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams got on the board in the first inning to get the game off to a fast start, but both teams also missed chances for a big inning and had to settle for just one run each.
Birmingham had three hits from the first four batters of the ballgame, but Trinity starter Matthew Thomas struck out the next two hitters to limit the damage.
In the bottom of the inning, the Tigers loaded the bases with one out, but a sacrifice fly was the only run-producing play as the offense stranded two runners.
Trinity continued its hot start in the second inning, taking the lead on a two-run home run by Jack Vonderhaar, and then putting two more hits together to threaten an even bigger inning. A double play by Birmingham-Southern kept the Tigers from doing any further damage.
The Panthers carried that momentum into the third, tying the game with a pair of hits that chased Thomas from the game.
Corey Cater came on in relief to get the final out, then pitched four more scoreless innings to quiet the Birmingham bats. The Tiger offense also was held without a hit from the third through the seventh and the game remained a 3-3 tie.
The Panthers broke that tie by scoring a run on a Trinity error, but a second runner was thrown out trying to advance home on a ground out, and the score was 4-3 heading into the bottom of the inning.
Trinity used some clutch two-out hitting to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth, getting a single and a walk after the first two batters were retired. Vonderhaar then picked up a game-tying RBI with his single to right. The Tigers did leave the bases loaded, though, and the game was tied going into the ninth.
After Birmingham left a runner on base in the top of the ninth, Trinity had its chance to win it after two runners reached base with just one out. Instead, the Tigers hit into an inning-ending double play to send the game into extra innings.
In the bottom of the 10th, Trinity started with a pair of singles and a walk to load the bases. Birmingham got the first out on an infield pop-up, but Jake Martin gave the Tigers their second walkoff win of the young season with his RBI single to right field to end the game.
The Tigers won two of the three games in the series with the Panthers, improving to 4-1 overall with today's win. Trinity bounced back from Friday night's loss in the opening game to take each of the last two games, dropping Birmingham's record to 2-4 on the year.
Jack Vonderhaar went 2-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead Trinity's offense, which scored five runs in each game of this weekend's matchup with the Panthers.
Jake Martin finished the series with a 3-6 afternoon, picking up three singles that included the game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Jack Wisniewski went 2-4 with three runs scored for the Tigers.
Jeff Lonnecker (1-0) picked up the win in relief, yielding just three hits over three innings of work, and the only run he allowed was unearned.
Corey Cater threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief of starter Matthew Thomas, who struck out four batters in 2.2 innings, but did allow three runs on six hits. Cater gave up just two hits in 15 batters faced.
Trinity will play its first road game of the season on Tuesday, February 19, taking on the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) at 7:00 p.m.


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Rustom 12th day collection and box office earnings report for 2nd week: Rustom collection remained the most talked about topic even this week on bollywood. The film which has already collected number of applauds from movie critics and audience is being loved by everyone. There were certain assumptions that Rustom may face some hardships on the box office. However, all such assumptions proved to be of no use as the film made new box office records to grant another crown on Akshay's head.
The movie is performing well upto the expectations this week. Initially, when the movie was released, there was reports of heavy rains in many areas. But even the weather couldn't Akshay from reaching new heights and the film collected more than 40 crores as first weekend collection itself. The occupancy during the first week was amazing. Film also touched new heights in northern India box office.
The last week clash between the two films was one of the most avoiding and unanticipated situation. This clash is not ought to happen but producers of both the films are somehow desiring for a blockbuster release. Marketing and Advertising of Rustom was way better than of Hrithik Roshan's Mohenjo Daro. Akshay remains to be unbeatable rightful heir of the crown this week.
Going to the state wise response, we observed that film Rustom was performing better in the northern as well as central India states. The initial reports came positive from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab and many other northern India cities. However response for Mohenjo Daro was way better from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. Metro cities remains on top with higher occupancy in comparison to the rural areas.
Film was released on over more than 2300 screens throughout the country. Among the total screening, almost 1000 screens were from multiplexes and PVR and another 1300 screens were from single screens. Rustom collection didn't performed much well on the single screens but the response from multiplexes was quite satisfactory.
Akshay kumar is the best actor.
Rustam move is a romantic, love story and very good .
Rustom is very good film.Akshay kumar is very good hero.


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Can Rebar Be Used as Ladder Rungs? Pros and Cons of Using Rebar for Ladder Construction
Published on: January 1, 2023 by Melvin
Ladders are one of the most versatile tools that we have at our disposal. They can be used for a variety of tasks, both big and small. But what many people don't realize is that ladders can also be used for other purposes, like creating a makeshift ladder rung.
That's right, rebar can be used for ladder rungs. This is because rebar is made of steel, which is a material that is both strong and durable. Plus, rebar is also easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
So if you're in a pinch and need to create a makeshift ladder rung, rebar is a great option.
If you're in a bind and need a ladder in a pinch, you might be wondering if rebar can be used for ladder rungs. The answer is yes, rebar can be used as a ladder rung, but it's not the ideal material. Rebar is made of steel, which is a slippery material, so it's not the best choice for a ladder rung.
It's also a fairly brittle material, so it's not as durable as other materials like aluminum or fiberglass. However, if you're in a pinch and need a ladder, using rebar is better than nothing. Just be careful not to slip and make sure to inspected the rebar for any cracks or damage before using it.
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We are going to know answer the question of can rebar be used for ladder rungs? let's read!
How Thick Should Ladder Rungs Be?
The thickness of ladder rungs is an important factor to consider when choosing a ladder. The rungs should be thick enough to provide a comfortable grip for the user, but not so thick that they are difficult to grasp. A good rule of thumb is to choose rungs that are 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
What Is Rebar Used For?
Rebar is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used as a tension device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures to strengthen and hold the concrete in tension. Compression strength in concrete is great, but tensile strength is poor. Rebar significantly increases the tensile strength of the concrete.
Rebar's surface is often deformed to provide a better bond with the concrete. Rebar is used in a variety of applications, including:
Reinforced concrete sidewalks
Reinforced concrete driveway
Reinforced concrete foundations
Reinforced concrete walls
Reinforced concrete floors
Reinforced concrete beams
The benefits of using rebar in reinforced concrete include:
Increased resistance to weathering
Increased resistance to fire
Increased resistance to chemicals
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How Wide Is A Ladder Rung?
A ladder rung is typically about 12 inches wide. However, the width of a ladder rung can vary depending on the type of ladder and the manufacturer. For example, some ladders have rungs that are only 10 inches wide, while others have rungs that are 14 inches wide.
What Are Ladder Rungs?
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Ladder rungs are the horizontal bars that make up the steps of a ladder. They provide a surface for the foot to rest on and a place to grip the ladder with the hand. Most ladder rungs are made of metal, although some are made of wood or plastic.
The spacing between the rungs is typically between 10 and 16 inches (25 and 41 cm).
Rebar Rungs
If you're working with concrete, you may need to use rebar rungs. Rebar is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used to reinforce concrete. It is also used to make scaffolding, cages, and other structures where concrete is present.
Rebar rungs are the pieces of rebar that are used to create a ladder-like structure. This can be used to access areas of a concrete structure that would otherwise be difficult to reach. There are a few things to keep in mind when using rebar rungs.
First, you need to make sure that the rungs are evenly spaced. Second, the rungs should be placed at least 18 inches apart. Finally, the rungs should be placed in the middle of the rebar so that they are evenly supported.
Rebar rungs can be a great way to access areas of a concrete structure. Just make sure to follow the above guidelines to ensure safety.
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Rebar Chairs
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If you're working with concrete, you'll need to use rebar chairs to keep your rebar in place. Rebar chairs are small, plastic or metal pieces that you attach to the rebar before you pour the concrete. This ensures that the rebar is suspended in the middle of the concrete pour, rather than touching the ground.
There are many different types of rebar chairs on the market, so it's important to choose the right one for your project. If you're unsure, ask a professional at your local hardware store. They can help you select the right product for your needs.
Once you have your rebar chairs, you're ready to place them on the rebar. Position the chairs so that they're evenly spaced and then secure them to the rebar. You can do this by tying them on with wire or by using rebar clips.
Now you're ready to pour your concrete. The rebar chairs will keep the rebar in place, ensuring that your concrete pour is strong and stable.
Ladder Mesh
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Ladder mesh is a type of wire mesh that is used to create a ladder-like structure. It is often used in construction and industrial applications. Ladder mesh is made from a variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel.
Rungs Of A Ladder
Most ladders have four rungs, but some have more. The top rung is the one closest to the user, and the bottom rung is the one farthest away. The other rungs are in between.
Rungs are the horizontal bars on a ladder that people step on to climb up or down. They are usually made of metal or plastic. Most ladders have four rungs, but some have more.
The top rung is the one closest to the user, and the bottom rung is the one farthest away. The other rungs are in between. Rungs are usually spaced about 12 inches (30 cm) apart, which is comfortable for most people to step on.
The width of the rungs is also important. They should be wide enough so that your foot can rest on them securely, but not so wide that your foot could slip off. Rungs are an important part of a ladder, but they are not the only part.
The side rails are also important. These are the vertical bars that support the rungs and provide stability for the ladder. The side rails should be made of a strong material such as metal or hard plastic.
When using a ladder, it is important to be aware of the danger of falling. Always make sure that the ladder is on a stable surface before you start to climb.
Rebar Near Me
Looking for rebar near you? Here are a few places to check out.
Home Depot: Home Depot carries a variety of rebar sizes and grades. You can search for rebar by entering your zip code into their website.
Lowe's: Lowe's also carries a variety of rebar sizes and grades. You can search for rebar by entering your zip code into their website.
Ace Hardware: Ace Hardware may not have as large of a selection as Home Depot or Lowe's, but they may have what you're looking for. You can search for rebar by entering your zip code into their website.
These are just a few places to look for rebar near you.
If you can't find what you're looking for at one of these stores, you can try searching online or contacting a local rebar company.
Re Bar
Reinforcing steel, or re bar as it is commonly known, is a steel bar or mesh used to improve the strength and support of concrete structures. It is most commonly used in buildings and bridges, but can also be used in other structures such as dams and retaining walls. Re bar is usually made from carbon steel or alloy steel, and is available in a variety of diameters and lengths.
Re bar is used to reinforce concrete by providing additional support for the concrete structure. It is placed in the concrete before it is poured, and the concrete is then poured around the re bar. The concrete and re bar are then allowed to cure, or harden, together.
The concrete provides the compression strength, while the re bar provides the tension strength. This combination of strengths makes concrete much stronger than either material alone. Re bar is an important part of many concrete structures, and without it, these structures would be much weaker.
It is important to choose the right re bar for your project, as the wrong size or type of re bar can decrease the strength of the concrete rather than increase it. If you are unsure about what type or size of re bar to use, consult with a professional.
Conclusion For Can Rebar Be Used For Ladder Rungs?
If you're in the construction business, you know that rebar is a common reinforcement material used in concrete. But did you know that rebar can also be used for ladder rungs? That's right – rebar can make a great material for ladder rungs because it's strong and durable.
Plus, it's easy to find and relatively inexpensive. So if you're looking for a material to use for your next ladder project, consider using rebar.
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Joan Powell has been everything in volleyball — player, coach, official, conference coordinator, national coordinator. And she has excelled at every level.
Joan Powell sees the scene, and in it, she sees something more.
Volleyball courts, yes … they're there, as far as the eye can see. Volleyball players are there, too. Everywhere. The scene bustles … all volleyball all the time — a beautiful thing to Powell, but the beauty matters less than the vision.
This story starts here, with one scene in a very big volleyball tournament, for a reason. A profile on women's volleyball officiating's most-dynamic, influential official — and Powell is all of that — is impossible to write without time spent on the industry's future.
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Michal Na'aman, Israeli Painter, born 1951, Kvutzat Kinneret. For Her work Na'aman won the Sandburg Prize in painting in 1998 and 2002.
At the end of the 1970s Na'aman began to create an avant garde and conceptual body of work, which included installations and other artistic activities. These works dealt with the expression of the personal and the concept of ars poetica mixed with the public and the political. In addition Na'aman has produced a large body of work using photographs as raw material to paste into collages combined with text. Among her well-known works is a series which combines images of a bird and a fish into an enigmatic creature. In another work, entitled " Killed a Penguin; A Nun was Killed", Na'aman points out the gap between image and language by using a play on words and deviation from the standard meaning of words.
At the end of the 1970s, while she was studying in the United States, Na'aman began to return to a more traditional mode of painting. In this period the image of the "Duck-Rabbit", taken from the Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations (1953), also appeared. The source of this image was the "Jastrow illusion," which raises the question of the identity of a visual image and which appears from that time in many of Na'aman's works.
In the 1990s, she started working on a large series of paintings that utilized abstract geometric structures with sexual, psychological and ars poetic elements. Strips of masking tape recycled from earlier works of hers became an integral part of the work, a sort of sloughed off skin or peel.
1972 Graduate of Tel Aviv University, literature and history of art.
Art Teachers' Training College, Ramat Hasharon.
1978-1980 School of Visual Arts, New York.
1970 "Honored Artist of Soviet Russia".


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LP version. Mule Musiq's sub-label Studio Mule has formed a group of shifting members and are now releasing a debut album with eight tracks of reworked, obscure Japanese gems. BGM contains the three singles the group released so far, featuring Miyako Koda of the experimental pop band Dip In The Pool - whose On Retinae was reissued by Music From Memory to great acclaim (MFM 010EP, 2017) - on vocals and Mule Musiq staple Kuniyuki on production with direction by label head Toshiya Kawasaki. One of them, Carnaval, is a cover of the Japanese dance classic by Taeko Ohnuki, produced by Yellow Magic Orchestra. Shinzo No Tobira is a remake of the track by Mariah, a band led by sax player Yasuaki Shimizu, from their album Utakata No Hibi (2015) - which was one of the reissues that sparked the global interest in obscure Japanese music in the last few years. Studio Mule's version features Japanese lyrics rewritten by Miyako Koda. Face To Face is a cover of the ambient pop gem from the ultra-rare album by Yumi Murata of Mariah. Also included is a rework of Kagami No Naka No Jugatsu, a song by Tamao Koike produced by YMO, turned into a dubby Balearic pop track - dubbier than the version included on the Yen label compilation - sang by Nanako Sato, one of the artists enjoying some newfound success following a string of reissues stemming from the city pop revival craze. The oriental ambient pop Yugao by singer songwriter Mioko Yamaguchi is covered by vocalist Saho Terao, who some describe as this generation's Taeko Ohnuki. The April Fools is a rework of Yukihiro Takahashi's track, which itself was also a cover of the original song by Burt Bacharach. This new version boasts a more experimental arrangement with Nanako Sato handling the vocals. YMO's Ballet, originally with vocals by Yukihiro Takahashi, was reconstructed into a dancefloor-ready instrumental by Kuniyuki. Many say Yoshiyuki Ohsawa's Soshite Bokuwa Toho Ni Kureru is one of the greatest songs of the '80s. The 12 dance version is reshaped here into a melancholic Balearic house track. The album cover is by the increasingly popular hotshot photographer Kota Shouji.


Dean Balog from Noah Consulting explains how to improve the quality of mission-critical asset data for asset management / equipment maintenance and regulatory reporting, such as rate case submissions.
Dean has 15 years of experience in information management in the utilities industry. In this interview, Dean and I discuss the top issues facing utility executives and how to improve the quality of mission-critical asset data for asset management / equipment maintenance and regulatory reporting, such as rate case submissions.
Q: Dean, what are the top issues facing utility executives?
A: The first issue is asset management / equipment maintenance. Knowing where to invest precious dollars is critical. Utility executives are engaged in a constant tug of war between two competing priorities: replacing aging infrastructure and regular maintenance.
Q. How are utility executives determining that balance?
Do we have the ability to capture and combine cost and reliability information from multiple sources? Is it granular enough to be useful?
Do we know the maintenance costs of eight-year-old breakers versus three-year-old breakers?
Do our meters start failing around the average lifespan? For this example, let us say that is five years. Rather than falling uniformly into that average, do 30% of our meters fail in the first year and the rest last eight years? Those three extra years of life can certainly help out the bottom line.
Knowing your data makes all the difference. The right capital investment strategy requires combining performance, reliability, and cost data.
Q. Why is it difficult for utility executives to understand the real costs and reliability of assets?
A. I know this does not come as a shock, but most companies do not trust their data. Asset data is often inaccurate, inconsistent, and disconnected. Even the most basic data may not be available. For example, manufacture dates on breakers should be filled in, but they are not. If less than 50% of your breakers have manufacture dates, how can you build a preventative maintenance program? You do not even know what to address first!
A traditional approach to solving this data problem is to do a big data cleanup. You clean the data, and then before you know it, errors creep back in, and the trust in the data you have worked so hard to establish is lost.
I like to illustrate the pain of this issue by using the sinking boat analogy. Data cleanup is like bailing out the water collecting in the bottom of the boat. You think you are solving the problem but more water still seeps into the boat. You cannot stop bailing or you will sink. What you need to do is fix the leaks, and then bail out the boat. But, if you do not lift up your head from bailing long enough to see the leaks and make the right investments, you are fighting a losing battle.
Q. What can utility executives do to improve the quality of asset data?
A. First of all, you need to develop a data governance framework. Going back to the analogy, a data governance framework gives you the structure to find the leaks, fix the leaks, and monitor how much of the water has been bailed out. If the water level is still rising, you have not fixed all the leaks. But having a data governance framework is not the be-all and end-all.
You also need to appoint data stewards to be accountable for establishing and maintaining high quality asset data. The job of a data steward would be easy if there was only one system where all asset data resided. But the fact of the matter is that asset data is fragmented – scattered across multiple systems. Data stewards have a huge responsibility and they need to be supported by a solid data management infrastructure to ease the burden of managing business-critical asset information.
If you are responsible for asset management / equipment maintenance or regulatory reporting, particularly rate case submissions, check out this webinar.
Master Data Management (MDM) ensures business-critical asset data is consistent everywhere by pulling together data that is scattered across multiple applications. It manages and masters it in a central location on a continuous basis and shares it with any applications that need that data. MDM provides a user interface and workflow for data stewards to manage the tangled web of names and IDs these assets are known by across systems. It also gives utilities a disciplined approach to manage important relationships between the asset data, such as an asset's performance reliability and its cost.
Q. Any other pressing issues facing utilities?
A. Yes. Another big issue is tightening regulations that consume investment dollars and become key inputs into rate case submissions and defenses. One of the complicating factors is the number of regulations is not only increasing, but the regulators are also requiring faster implementation times than ever before. So, utilities cannot just do what they have done in the past: throw more people at the problem in the short-term and resolve to fix it later by automating it "when things slow down." That day never comes.
Q. How can utilities deal with these regulatory pressures?
Get access to granular, observed reliability and cost information using your own utility's data – not benchmark data that is already a couple of years old and highly summarized.
Q. What is your advice for utility company executives?
A. If you are the one responsible for signing off on regulatory reports and you do not look good in an orange jumpsuit, you need to invest in a plan that includes people, process, and technology to support regulatory reporting and asset management / equipment maintenance.
People – Data stewards have clear accountability for the quality of asset data.
Process – Data governance is your game plan.
Technology – A solid data management infrastructure consisting of data integration, data quality, and master data management is your means.
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It's pretty unusual to hear Japanese in the halls of the Coon Rapids Police Department, but this week a team of journalists and filmmakers from the other side of the globe brought their cameras to the city.
The television crew, led by senior producer Taku Nishimae, is creating a documentary for Japanese public television about technology's role in improving public safety. Part of the piece will focus on the Community Watch Team in Coon Rapids. Nishimae was in town to learn more about the police department's voluntary camera registration program and how police partner with regular citizens on crime prevention efforts.
Coon Rapids Police launched the camera program last year, which allows residents and businesses to voluntarily share the location of private security cameras with police. If a crime occurs nearby, it could help investigators track down useful footage.
The filmmakers will use the footage they gathered in Coon Rapids, and elsewhere throughout the United States, to paint a picture of how American law enforcement is harnessing technology and community engagement to tackle crime. Nichimae says community safety is top of mind in Japan as the country prepares to host the Olympics next summer.
"That's why we're here," he said, "it is very different. Law enforcement [in Japan], they do community outreach but it's not like here."
Nishimae first discovered the Coon Rapids camera program from a report by the Associated Press. The documentary is expected to air on Japanese public television sometime in February.
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The local police and fire departments had been in earlier in the year to teach them about dogs that rescue. Here was our chance to teach them about how they could rescue dogs. So we packed up our favorite rescue children's books, put together a fun presentation, and called upon our friends at Colorado Animal Welfare League for our secret weapon – puppies!
Ok, perhaps bringing the puppies was cheating a bit, but what more incentive do kindergarteners need to sit through an educational presentation than the opportunity to play with puppies at the end if they stayed quiet?
We selected two books from the Humane Society Youth's KIND Children's Book Award list: A Home for Dakota and Before You Were Mine. Aside from the kiddos wanting to tell their own dog stories and a little out of control hysterics when the puppy in the story peed on the rug and drank from the toilet, the book reading went swimmingly well!
We then took a few minutes to describe why there is a dog overpopulation problem, where all the dogs that don't have homes go, what happens to the dogs that can't stay in the shelter, and what organizations like dog rescues do to help.
We also shared with the children what they can do to help such as: always adopt – never buy; always spay and neuter your pets; volunteering when they get a little older; and raising money, food, supplies to donate to their local shelters and rescues.
We happened to have a litter of seven week old puppies named after Santa's reindeer at Colorado Animal Welfare League that weren't quite ready to be placed in homes just yet. These guys had been rescued from the euthanization list of a local shelter at five days old. I was able to convince the league's Vice President and queen rescue bee, Lisa Petri, to bring a few of the puppies over to share their story with the kids and let them play a bit with the puppies. Needless to say the puppies were as big a hit with staff at the school as they were with the kids!
It was as amazing a day for us as we hope it was for the kids. What we hope for as a result is that the children will remember to adopt and spay and neuter their pets – and just maybe – one or two will grow up to be dog rescuers like us.
We thank the school, the teachers, and Lisa Petri of CAWL for helping us organize this session with the kids.


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Q: Jython 3 stable version What is the latest stable version of Jython? I prefer a new version hopefully v3.x

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*Is it still recommended to use Jython 2.7.0 Final Released (May 2015)

*What is Jython 3 sandbox? Is this a official/recommended one?

*In Wikipedia it says about v.2.7.1 released in July 2017. Where can I download this version? (if this is the recommended latest one)

A: Use this link to download the 2.7.1 version:
You should definitely NOT use the newcomers which aren't stable for production purposes. You can follow guys from their dev team for all info regarding releases.

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Shoutout To The Bobby Bonilla's Of The NBA
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As you've probably heard, today is Bobby Bonilla Day which for my money is one of the best finesses of all time. Tyler broke it all down here
and yesterday we had the news of Deron Williams finally getting off the Nets books after getting $5M a year for 5 years in what was his own NBA-esq Bonilla deal. Well this made me curious about any other NBA players that are still on their stretch provision deals and some of the names I found were a big time blast from the past. So I figured on today of all days what better time to bring some of these finesses up that you most definitely forgot about. While we don't have any 25 year contracts in the league anymore, there are some pretty hilarious stretch provision deals.
Josh Smith: $5.4M from the Pistons through 2019-20
All the talk yesterday was about Deron Williams and his $5M, well let's not forget about Josh Smith and the Pistons. Do you remember the last time Josh Smith played for the Pistons? Of course you don't. Well, his last game in DET came on December 21st, 2014. He had 2/27M left on his deal which then became $5.4 over the next five years. His last payment was yesterday as well.
What did the Pistons do with the money they saved? They signed Aron Baynes, Anthony Tolliver, Jon Leuer, Ish Smith, and Boban. Woof.
Monta Ellis: $2.2M from the Pacers through 2021-22
The Mississippi Bullet! I know nobody really gave a shit about the Warriors during Monta's run, but he was a monster. By the time he got to IND in his early 30s, he wasn't exactly the same guy which is why they stretched him. He hasn't been a pacer since the 2016 season and his contract was a little tricky. He signed a four year deal in 2015, but the last year was a player option. The Pacers had it written that he wasn't allowed to opt in when they decided to waive him. So even though he had 2/22.9M left on his deal, only $11.2M was set to be paid out. Good work by the Pacers front office there I guess.
They used that space to bring in Bojan Bogdanovic so I'd say that worked out well.
Luol Deng: $5M from the Lakers through 2021-22
Remember the summer of 2016 when everyone and their mother was getting outrageous deals? Luol Deng snagged a 4/72M deal from the Lakers that summer. Read that sentence again. He was 31 years old and when it was all said and done Deng played a total of 57 games for the Lakers. His last appearance came with 1 game in 2017-18, they paid him $14M in 2018-19 to not play for them and then have been on the hook for $5M a year ever since which runs through next season. That's a pretty sweet gig if you ask me.
Joakim Noah: $6.4M from the Knicks through 2021-22
You'll never believe this but another contract from the summer of 2016 was a disaster, this time coming from the Knicks when they gave Noah that same 4/72M deal Deng got. It was a disaster basically from the start with him getting knee surgery, a drug suspension, and a torn rotator cuff all in the first year. He lasted just 7 games the next season and was gone by January.
I'd say they used the money for other good players, but this is the Knicks and you know they didn't.
Andrew Nicholson: $2.8M from the Blazers through 2022-23
You just read that name and said "who the fuck is Andrew Nicholson". Here's the crazy part. Nicholson has played a total of 0 games for the Blazers and hasn't been in the NBA since the 2016-17 season. He's a career 6.0 points per game scorer, so how the hell is he on the Blazers books? Well, he signed a 4/26M deal in 2016 and then in July of 2017 the Nets traded him to Portland for Allen Crabbe. Then in August in 2017 they waived him. That my friends is the dream. Do absolutely nothing and still get nearly $3M a year for a team you never actually played for. That's how you finesse.
It's no surprise that some of the contracts you see get stretched are a result of that 2016 summer. What a disaster that was in hindsight for a lot of teams out there who were loose with their checkbook. Now in terms of the all time finesses in NBA history it has to be Chandler Parsons, although he was never stretched. He hasn't played over 36 games since 2015 yet MEM and ATL have paid him at least $22M a year since 2016. The man made $25M this year from the Hawks for 5 total games in 2019-20. He's made over $126M in his career in 440 games. What a life.
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Q: How important are HTML/CSS validation errors like s inside s?
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What's the point of valid CSS/HTML?

This is a over-asked question, but I'm going to ask anyway.
How important is site/code validation?
I'm not referring to code errors that would break a site layout, like forgetting to close a tag, or using an unsupported tag. Just general warnings and tag usage errors.
I used to make sure my sites were validated 100%. No questions asked. Lately, I have not taken that approach however, especially with the use of HTML5. I feel that it is more important to make the site function as needed, even if it means putting a <p> tag within a <span> tag. Also, some of the CSS validation rules are pointless I feel. They are more considered with saving every possible byte then code readability.
Does it really matter? Looking for thoughts/concerns/opinions/links to articles. Thanks!

A: I do it for Peace of Mind.
When code is valid, it's more likely to work with a compliant browser.  In theory, just because I test it and it works in various browsers today, does not mean it will work in newer browsers tomorrow.  Standards Compliance solves that issue because if it follows the "Standard" today, it will follow the "Standard" tomorrow... of course, assuming that new browsers continue to support the Doctype you've selected to standardize against.
Why Validate - W3C

A: From W3C itself, here's a "Why Validate?" page that is extremely helpful: http://validator.w3.org/docs/why.html
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*Validation as a debugging tool

*Validation as a future-proof quality
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*Validation eases maintenance

*Validation helps teach good practices

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The biggest reason I think is that when you don't validate, you're catering to broken browsers instead of designing for the browsers that do it right. Chad recently quipped that "if you use a degraded browser you deserve a degraded experience", and I think he's absolutely right.  Design perfectly valid markup for standards-compliant browsers, and if absolutely necessary use IE6-specific stylesheets and the like for broken browsers. This way, you don't break the standards-compliancy of the good browsers, but you can "cheat" for the broken browsers.
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The best exception, I think, is when you're moving forward instead of backwards. When you move backward, use separate stylesheets that only load for broken browsers - that way the good browsers aren't affected. But when you're moving forward (e.g, using CSS animations with vendor-branded tags, etc) you know that someday those will become standards (well, most of the time).

A: HTML5 is the culmination of our loose and sloppy HTML periods then overly-anal and pedantic semantic XML compliant xhtml period.
Which led us to an overall "validation is really important, but let's be pragmatic about it."
As stated, valid html is easier to debug, so there's the big plus right there. But there's plenty of room for exceptions as well. As long as you aren't using laziness as an excuse to allow for invalid markup when needed, it's probably a pragmatic decision.


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[4] Viz resumed publication a year later, with the eleventh volume being published on April 7, 2009, and thus their publication was continued. Jotaro and Joseph then bid Polnareff farewell before returning to Japan, as Holly has made a full recovery. [90], Reviewing Stardust Crusaders for Anime News Network, Rebecca Silverman enjoyed seeing Part 2's Joseph team up with new protagonist Jotaro and was impressed that Araki was able to keep Dio out of Part 2 completely, only to bring him back for Part 3. I have a question about part 8. He designed Strength, Ebony Devil, and Yellow Temperance so that their appearances and abilities did not overlap. The international version this time retained the manga's actual full title of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, dropping the Heritage for the Future subtitle. Kakyoin is wounded in an ambush, and is taken to a hospital to recuperate. Even though the manga did not feature that specific scene, Shueisha had Araki redraw scenes that depicted characters fighting on-top, and destroying, mosques. Joseph tells Jotaro and Holy that [[Dio Brando|DIO]] had acquired the body of [[Jonathan Joestar]], and with it had somehow developed a [[The World|Stand ability]]. "The Miasma of the Void, Vanilla Ice (1–8)", 246. Her "ability" was the reason why her father, Joseph, and her son, Jotaro, went to kill DIO and caused the events of Stardust Crusaders to unfold. Having greatly enjoyed the fight, Araki later introduced his younger brother. Apparently four, but it may have to do with the continued existence of the original subject instead. |gender = Female He modeled Jotaro after American actor Clint Eastwood, including his poses and catchphrases. Oingo and Boingo were changed to Zenyatta and Mondatta after The Police album, Zenyatta Mondatta. At the end of the adventure, she is back on her feet and once more the loving person she was. Holly full stand.png|The state of Holy during the later events of ''Stardust Crusaders'' Jotaro & Holy.png|Holy's "loving" relationship with her son An anime television adaptation of the series, titled JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, was produced by David Production and aired in Japan between April 2014 and June 2015. Stardust Crusaders (Japanese: スターダストクルセイダース, Hepburn: Sutādasuto Kuruseidāsu) is the third story arc of the manga series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. "Suzi Q Joestar Visits Her Daughter", 265. |height = |horse = ==, == |birthday = 1942JJBA Artbook: [[JoJo 6251]], |zodiac = In a possible translation error during the game's cutscenes (in Jotaro's story mode), she refers to her father Joseph as an uncle, when in fact Joseph is her father, and Jotaro's grandfather. Holy comes as rather childish, notably tickling her father Joseph in public even as an adult and refusing to answer if she isn't called by the Japanese name she gave herself. 1", "コミックナタリー - 「ジョジョ」カラーページを完全再現した「JoJonium」刊行", "Viz Media Licenses Junji Ito's Tomie Manga", "Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Anime's Cast Confirmed", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 1", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 2", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 3", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 4", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 5", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 6", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 7", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 8", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 9", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 10", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 11", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 12", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 13", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 14", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 15", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure English Volume 16", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 1", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 2", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 3", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 4", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 5", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 6", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 7", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 8", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 9", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders 10", "Bakemonogatari, Boogiepop Authors Pen JoJo's Novels", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 TV Anime Confirmed - News", "1st Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Fighting Game Remade in HD", "Jojo's Anime, Manga Sales Halted Due to Islamic Images", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind Anime Listed With 39 Episodes", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 GN 1 - Review", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 GNs 2-3 - Review", "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3 GNs 4-5 - Review", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stardust_Crusaders&oldid=981555126, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 140–142.
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Share this Story: Cosmos Pizza offers free small pizzas to anyone facing financial hardship
Cosmos Pizza offers free small pizzas to anyone facing financial hardship
Sarah Williscraft • Local Journalism Initiative
Jan 09, 2021 • 1 week ago • 1 minute read
Hamza Tarabain, manager of Cosmos Pizza, makes a small pizza at the downtown location on Jan. 8, 2021. Sarah Williscraft/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network
The downtown location for Cosmos Pizza is offering free small pizzas to anyone who cannot afford a meal.
The "No One Should Go Hungry" campaign began Jan. 3 and is sponsored by Prestige Jewellers to give back to the community.
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"It's important for any kind of business to give back to the people that support them," said Abdul Abdo, owner of Cosmos Pizza. "We are really happy to offer this to people in Fort McMurray – especially the vulnerable downtown core."
The campaign first launched in early 2019 and ran for six months. Abdo said Cosmos Pizza delivered more than 800 meals during that time, and between 20 and 30 people each week were served by the downtown location.
This year, Abdo said the downtown location will offer free meals as long as they are needed.
"There is no end date," he said. "We're all part of one community and little gestures like this certainly make a difference in people's lives."
Since early December, homeless shelters and outreach groups have seen an increase in demands for food programs.
In a Dec. 11 interview, Edna Olsen-Moman, executive director of the Salvation Army of Fort McMurray, said the organization's food service program was serving more than 500 meals a week. Moman said this is a high number.
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank (WBFB) also saw demand swell in 2020, adding 50 new households to its client list every month since the spring. Demand is expected to continue rising well into 2021.
For Abdo, the campaign is a small way for him to help people get through financial struggles brought on by COVID-19, low oil prices and April's flooding.
"We really are all in this together," said Abdo.
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Louisa on the Front Lines has been praised as "Lively, well-researched… engaging and informative… Alcott herself would have marveled at how Seiple's biographical and historical account reads like a novel!" by leading Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy, co-editor of The Journals of Louisa May Alcott and The Selected Letters of Louisa May Alcott.
Seiple enjoys uncovering forgotten and little-known aspects of history and meticulously crafting the factual story to read like a novel. Louisa on the Front Lines is her first biographical account for the adult audience.
Her previous narrative nonfiction books for young adults include Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion, a YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Nominee and a Junior Library Guild Selection; Lincoln's Spymaster: America's First Private Eye, a Junior Library Guild Selection; Byrd & Igloo: A Polar Adventure; and Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure, a Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Gold Award winner.
Seiple lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and is working on her next narrative nonfiction book for young adults called Nazi Saboteurs: Hitler's Secret Attack on America.


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KATHMANDU EXPLORER TIM JARVIS SHARES HIS BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL TIPS
He's explored some of the most remote places in the world and taken on some of the most extreme challenges, Adelaide-based Tim Jarvis, has earnt his title as a leader in adventure.
An environmental scientist, Jarvis is best known for his incredible Antarctic expeditions.
As the global brand ambassador for Kathmandu we talk to him about adventure travel including his scariest moments, preparing for the worst, how to pack right and his efforts as an advocate for sustainable travel – and how an extra $2 can make a huge difference when you fly.
ANTARCTIC ADVENTURES
• In 2013, Jarvis retraced the 1916 journey of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton — an expedition regarded by many as the greatest survival journey of all time — using the same rudimentary equipment, period clothing and technology.
• In 2007, he retraced the 1913 polar journey of Sir Douglas Mawson using 100-year-old gear and starvation rations.
• In 1999, he became a joint record holder in the fastest unsupported journey to the Geographic South Pole from the true edge of Antarctica.
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