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15 September 2011 6:53 PM
David Cameron's latest Libyan misadventure
At least there was no repeat of George Bush's premature 'Mission Accomplished' boast after the fall of Saddam Hussein. But there was no mistaking the triumphalism of David Cameron as he linked arms with President Sarkozy to lap up the grateful applause of the Libyans in his first visit since the fall of Tripoli to rebel fighters. Mr Cameron should have delayed his appearance as the all-conquering hero of the Mad Dog Gaddafi. Libya, as the different rebel groups vie for power, could yet turn into a quagmire like Iraq which still echoes to the sound of suicide bombs every day.
Be under no illusion. This was not about the Libyan succession. The visit, masterminded by spin doctors, was about burnishing Mr Cameron's credentials as an international statesman. His advisers hope it will transform him into a warrior king who, like Margaret Thatcher in her day, defied the Americans to oust a despotic dictator. But Libya is not the Falkland. It's true Mrs Thatcher's approval ratings soared after the Union flag was hoisted once more above Mount Stanley. But it has become part of popular mythology that she won the general election the following year by a landslide because of her courageous decision to take on General Galtieri.
There is no doubt the war enhanced her reputation as the Iron Lady. But the truth is by the Spring of 1983 her tough economic policies, famously condemned by 364 economists in a letter to The Times, had delivered genuine and lasting economic growth. Britain, the Sick Man of Europe, was no longer in the intensive care ward. Britain's first woman Prime Minister also had the advantage of fighting the hapless Michael Foot, arguably an even worse leader than Gordon Brown. It was Gerald Kaufman, at the time one of Labour's leading MPs, who described Foot's manifesto as the 'longest suicide note in political history'.
But even if Libya embraces peaceful democracy there will be no pols bounce for Cameron no matter how often he postures with the ludicrous President Sarkozy. He should never have committed our over-stretched Armed Forces to such a hazardous operation at a cost of hundreds of millions of pounds. It was hypocritical too. If we bombed Libya, why not Syria? And what about Mugabe?
Naturally, the military wheeled out to meet Cameron were polite to the man who sent them potentially to their deaths. But what do they really think about a Prime Minister, a Conservative one at that, who is presiding over the most savage cuts in military personnel since the Second World War? Does he not understand the anger they feel that soldiers risking their lives in Afghanistan are being rearded with teir P45s? The truth is the Prime Minister should be fighting a battle closer to home. Even as he was grandstanding in the sand dunes of the Libyan desert the leaders of British banks were involved in crisis talks with the Financial Services Authority about the growing crisis in Euroland.
When I first caught a glimpse on TV of Cameron with Sarkozy I assumed he was at an emergency meeting of EU leaders about the Euro. In fact, he was engaged in a tacky stunt to try to garner praise for his first and – hopefully last – military adventure. But then once a PR man, always a PR man.
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When is the Conservative party going to realise that Cameron is a liability? He is completely without substance or integrity and as "chris" above has said - just a PR man.
Posted by: Harry Lloyd | 09/17/2011 at 10:16 PM
ONLY a PR man in fact.
Posted by: Chris | 09/16/2011 at 12:29 PM


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Dan Crowdus is the mastermind behind a new album called 'The Icarus Kid' that brings the classic sounds of the Nintendo Entertainment System to the dance floor. Dan abandoned his lifelong aspirations of becoming a video game developer to fully focus on his greater passion; music performance.
Following a move to Seattle, he began playing with bands and DJing house music at nightclubs, which provided a solid foundation to blend these worlds together into a live show that twists and warps familiar themes into entirely new soundscapes.
An endless obsession with software and technology has given birth to a deviously programmed live setup, including full keyboards and a synchronized LED light show that responds to live events.
Any self respecting gamer will tell you that the only way to fully enjoy the gaming experience and have the feeling of being completely immersed in a game is to wear headphones. Not only will it give you the edge in games like Call of Duty as you hear the footsteps behind you, but just like any movie, a fitting song in the right scene will make it unforgettable. I believe this is why gaming soundtracks are now more important than ever.
Sometimes a gaming soundtrack can not only enhance the game but ensure that it stays with you for the rest of your life. Before you say that's pushing it a little far, mate, we can all listen to a song or watch a movie and twenty years from now recall the first time you encountered it and the memories that go with it. Gaming is no different, especially if experienced at 2am on a cold and dark Thursday night and you complete the game that has taken over your life in glorious HD and complete surround sound headphones.


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There are many museums to choose from and you can begin at any point along Monterey's Path of History. Pacific House on the Custom House Plaza offers exhibitions beginning with the Native American village life and continues up to the days when the city served as the capital of Spanish and Mexican California. Pacific House serves as the center of Monterey State Historic Park and a great starting point along the Path of History. Across the plaza is the Museum of Monterey-Stanton Center presenting the regions connection to life on the ocean and changing exhibitions and then experience the Custom House where you can see a typical day's goods brought from ports around the world awaiting inspection in the 1840's.
The Path of History winds its way through historic Monterey, marked by gold and brown ceramic dots in the sidewalks and accompanied by a map which can be picked up at all of the historic sites along the way from downtown to the Presidio of Monterey Museum. Don't miss Colton Hall, the site of California's first Constitutional Convention, admire dozens of restored and preserved buildings and sites along-the-way.
For those who are more curious about California and Monterey's past visit the City of Monterey's website for more information and links to the California History Room offering an extensive history collection and the Cemetery Historic Tour to learn about many of Monterey's notable passed residents.


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Trump Transition Team Drains The Swamp: Chris Christie Out
Dwight L. Schwab Jr.
Sun November 13, 2016
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was the first notable endorsement Donald Trump received back in February. Christie looked awkward standing behind Trump following that moment as he had just quit the presidential race a day earlier.
It wasn't the first time the governor had appeared to be bending with the prevailing winds to suit his own personal career.
It could be said this ideology of "I feel strongly both ways" started at the Republican National Convention held in Tampa in August, 2012. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was the party's nominee and Christie had been selected to give the keynote address. Ordinarily someone in that vaulted position expresses his undying endorsement to the nominee and concentrates on his attributes for the presidency.
Surprisingly, Christie spent the bulk of his time at the podium discussing his own childhood, mother, career and anything other than Romney until well into the speech. The gathered crowd left the building wondering what that was all about, but it was the first real sign of his ambitions at any cost.
Chris Christie out, Trump team drains the swamp.
He continued to show his singular ambition later that Fall when Hurricane Sandy ravished the East Coast, especially his state of New Jersey. It was a week before the election and Romney was slightly ahead in most polls. It was a time to focus solely on the Republican candidate and nothing else if you were an ardent supporter.
In what was now well known in GOP circles, Christie combed the battered beaches of New Jersey with President Barack Obama, with full media coverage, pandering for federal funds to help his hurricane-damaged state. Not only that, this friendly chat included a warm hug and dizzying back-slapping at their joint press conference.
Many Republican lawmakers and pollsters felt it was the defining moment of Romney's defeat one week later. How could the governor be so blind as to offer up such a grand photo-op of the Democratic challenger basically hand-in-hand with Romney's opposition?
But Christie's final mistake was the scandal known as "Bridge-gate." His surrogates at the state house brought their own brand of vengeance on the mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, a town next to the busiest bridge in the tri-state area; the George Washington Bridge.
They ordered lane closures that predictably backed up traffic for miles, stranding motorists, ambulance and school buses for hours, as their form of retribution for a mayor who did not support their Tony Soprano-type thug governor.
Two of Christie's staff were recently convicted of this vendetta and face up to 20-years in federal prison. Supposedly there has no evidence was found to implicate the rotund governor. Even so, there are few in New Jersey who believe he did not orchestrate the order to do so. It was a reflection of the Hollywood fall guy, or he and she.
Christie's future could be seen clearly on his worrisome face election night as Trump declared victory with his closest allies. He had every right to worry about his rumored nod for attorney general. As one Trump aides put it, on that night Trump was so "disgusted" with Christie's management style as revealed in a recent court case that he's "kicking" the governor out of his inner circle. In fact, some Trump aides regard the New Jersey governor as "a stupid thug who really needed to go," a transition-team source told The New York Post.
To make matters worse for the besieged governor, a source close to the Trump transition team said, "Trump thought it was shameful that Christie didn't take the fall for newly convicted aide Bridget Kelly. Trump is really angry that Christie is sending a soccer mom to jail. He believes 100 percent that Christie was behind it all."
In one fell swoop, Christie, who reached one of the highest pinnacles in the Republican Party as their keynote speaker, was done in the eyes of Trump's new status as President-elect. No cabinet position, no participation in the transition, nothing.
Christie's final death sentence? Bridget Kelly, Christie's former deputy chief of staff, was convicted in federal court earlier this month along with former Port Authority executive Bill Baroni. They deliberately caused dangerous traffic tie-ups on the George Washington Bridge in September, 2013 as political payback for Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich not endorsing Christie, a jury determined. It was New Jersey's mini-Watergate, and Christie let them take the fall to save his ego-driven ass.
Christie mistook Trump for a scheming billionaire businessman with no scruples. Quite the contrary, "Trump really doesn't like it when married women with kids get hurt in politics," the source told the Post. "Trump was pretty disgusted with Christie."
In Donald Trump's world of morals and ethics, Christie did not man up and take responsibility for Bridge-gate. "She, Bridget Kelley, was a factor in the decision because Trump didn't like seeing her crying," the source said.
But that wasn't all that Christie did to annoy Trump. As had become apparent to many Trump insiders, Christie was out for Chris Christie and nothing else. He distanced himself from Trump when the campaign was in a major tailspin. He also failed to attend the second debate.
Christie, the man who had the brightest political future in the Republican Party four-years-ago, was officially ousted Friday as chair of Trump's transition team. The job was given to Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Trump said he wanted to drain the swamp in Washington. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie became the poster child of just what Trump meant.
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Brad Vis became the new MP of the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.
2019 Year in Review – September to December
The Mission Record looks back on what made headlines in the past year
New officer in charge
As he sat behind his office desk, the Mission RCMP detachment's new officer in charge, Insp. Stephen Corp, smiled, leaned forward and began to explain what his priorities were for battling crime in the community.
"Everything is a priority to me," he said. He then leaned back into his chair and began to expand his answer.
He said if you ask three different people what the biggest problem in Mission is, it's possible to get three different answers.
While he hadn't been in Mission long enough to establish a firm set of priorities, some issues were clear.
"Property crime is huge. People work hard for what they have and they don't want it taken away."
Let the campaigning begin
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially dropped the writ for a Canadian general election on Oct. 21.
In the riding of Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, Liberal candidate Jati Sidhu attempted to defend his seat against four challengers.
At that time, Conservative Brad Vis, Green Party candidate John Kidder, People's Party of Canada's Nick Csaszar and the NDP's Michael Nenn had all declared.
Students want all their friends to play
It all started with a simple question. Students at Mission's West Heights Community Elementary School wanted to know why their friend, Kaitlyn Sidhu, couldn't play with them on the playground.
That question transformed into a school-wide fundraising project to build an inclusive playground.
Kaitlyn, 11, is a Grade 5 student who has been going to the school since she was in kindergarten.
Due to health issues, she has spent her entire life in a wheelchair.
Mission has culture
Mission's artistic and cultural community was in the spotlight in September as the official launch to Culture Days in BC took place at the Clarke Theatre.
A large crowd gathered to watch cultural dancers, sample international cuisine and participate in a series of workshops and other activities.
BC Culture Days celebrated its 10th anniversary this year and Mission was chosen as the host of the official provincial launch.
City it is
After seven weeks of collecting responses, the District of Mission could apply to become the City of Mission.
The preliminary count of responses received through the alternative approval process showed 422 qualified electors, or 1.47 per cent of eligible electors, opposed seeking to reclassify Mission as a city.
Vis beats Sidhu
The second time was the charm for Conservative Brad Vis, who would sit in the House of Commons after claiming victory in the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon riding.
Vis, who lost in the riding four years ago to Liberal Jati Sidhu, turned the tables and was declared the winner by most broadcasters around 8:40 p.m
Although all votes had yet to be counted in the sprawling riding, which stretches from Lillooet to Abbotsford, Vis had claimed around 41 per cent of ballots as of 8:50 p.m.
In the end, Vis reached 19,271 votes to defeat Liberal incumbent Jati Sidhu, who finished more than 7,000 votes behind with 12,022 votes.
Council considering 4.99% tax increase
Mission council mulled over a proposed 4.99 per cent municipal tax increase.
That worked out to an additional $101.06 in taxes on an average assessed home (valued at $747,930) in Mission. The proposed budget was also calling for an increase of $19.62 (16.86 per cent) for the drainage levy, $4.80 (one per cent) water fees, $23.40 (5.4 per cent) for sewer costs, $3.30 (two per cent) refuse collection and $2.60 (two per cent) for recycling. The hike was reduced to 4.39 per cent.
Casino in the works
Casinos and gambling were the main topics of conversation at the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon as representatives from the B.C. Lottery Corporation and Gateway Casinos were on hand.
Tanya Gabara of Gateway Casinos said the company currently has 27 properties, including Chances Mission, making it one of the largest Canadian gaming operations.
"We are going to build a full-service entertainment destination here in Mission, not just for the people who live in Mission, but for those who we want to come and visit Mission," she said.
A burning question
Mission council postponed making a decision on a proposed air curtain burner in the Hatzic area. The deferral came after a long, and often emotionally charged, public input meeting.
The issue at hand was a request for a temporary-use permit, submitted by Triple J Aggregates, to run a burner for a year on a property located at 34980 Lougheed Highway. The owners were attempting to remediate the property – a former lumber mill – and wanted to burn the numerous large piles of wood debris on the site. The applicant estimated the amount of debris ranged from 50,000 to 150,000 cubic metres.
Asphalt plant opposed
A large crowd opposed to a plan to set up a mobile asphalt plant in Steelhead converged on Mission City Hall. The public hearing on the proposed project saw almost every speaker voice their opposition and concerns regarding the plant. Residents of Steelhead raised concerns that included diminishing air quality, smell, noise, truck traffic, environmental concerns and more. A decision was postponed.
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When John Calipari accepted the University of Kentucky's head coaching job in 2009, Josh Pastner packed his belongings and readied to follow his boss to UK.
Calipari is now in his fifth season at UK, and Pastner ended up crazy enough to take the head coaching job offered to him as a 31-year-old. USA Today's Eric Prisbell profiled Pastner this week, detailing the sleepless nights and 24/7 schedule Pastner keeps to satisfy Memphis' rabid fans.
It all started in that spring of 2009, when Calipari left and took a number of Memphis recruits with him.
Pastner's Tigers went undefeated in Conference USA play last season — 16-0 — and yet there was still a certain sect of Memphis fans calling for his job. This season, Memphis is a top challenger to the University of Louisville in the American Athletic Conference, alongside Connecticut.
Pastner hasn't had the NCAA tournament success of Calipari at Memphis, but he also hasn't had the time. Calipari won just one tournament game in his first five seasons at Memphis. Then came the breakthrough.
Off a victory over then-No. 5 Oklahoma State Sunday in the Old Spice Classic — a team that had already defeated Memphis in blowout fashion last month — Pastner has many believing this could be the year.


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Western United's Wyndham City Stadium reaches major milestone
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The vision to develop a 15,000-seat stadium as the home ground of the Western United Football Club has taken a major step forward with the completion of site investigations.
The development, being undertaken by Western Melbourne Group and Wyndham City Council, will be the first major sports stadium built in Australia via a public-private-partnership.
"We understand that those looking in from the outside think that nothing has been happening, but behind the scenes we have been racing to complete all the background reports any development needs to undertake prior to starting construction," said Wyndham City Lead for the project, Director of Deals, Investment and Major Projects, Kate Roffey.
"Things like Geotech reports, soil tests and flora and fauna analyses, they aren't necessarily the most exciting things, but they are critical in ensuring that we can build the things we want to build where we want to build them.
"The completion of this significant stage of the development means we can now press forward with the next phase of preparing planning permissions and works permits."
Wyndham City Mayor, Councillor Josh Gilligan, said he was thrilled that this significant milestone has been achieved.
"This is an unbelievably exciting moment for Wyndham City Council. This is a critical component of Wyndham's City Shaping agenda and delivers on our Wyndham 2040 commitment to be a 'place for people'.
"We are starting to see our project build some significant momentum and this is just the beginning in terms of what is to come.
"As we move forward to develop the Sayers Road sports precinct in Tarneit, it is clear not only Wyndham residents, but many of the people who live in the West, are getting behind our team."
Wyndham City Stadium design by Populous
Western United Football Club Chairman Jason Sourasis added he was thankful to Wyndham City Councillors and Officers for their hard work to date as this exciting project comes a step closer to reality for the community of the West.
"We thank Kate's team and all at Wyndham City Council for their diligence in completing this vital pre-construction work, which must be done before construction of any major project like this.
"I'd also like to acknowledge the efforts of the board and management at the Western Melbourne Group who have been working around the clock to achieve today's outcome." Mr Sourasis said.
"Preparing planning permissions and works permits is the next phase in the project's development, and we look forward to this.
"We are focussed on working together methodically and diligently, so fans across the West will have a world-class facility in their own backyard to enjoy the unique atmosphere of their team, Western United, playing in the Hyundai A-League.
"This stadium and the surrounding precinct will be a great asset for the whole community of the West once completed.
"Today, we achieve another milestone, on our journey with Wyndham City, which began with the dream of bidding for an A-League licence.
"There are certainly some challenges ahead given the scale of this project, however I'm confident we'll be turning soil by mid-next year."


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Posted on December 9, 2019 by Scott Johnson in Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden
You can call me fat
Merle Gorman raised the question of Hunter Biden's "work" on the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma at an Iowa town hall this past Thursday. Given Biden's status as the Dem frontrunner at this point, it's still worth taking a look at how Biden handled the obvious question (edited video below).
Gorman prefaced the question with the familiar criticism of President Trump's "messing around in Ukraine" and added that Trump has "no backbone. We know all that."
"But you, on the other hand," Gorman asserted, "you sent your son over there to get a job and work for a gas company where he had no experience….In order to get access for the president… You're selling access to the president just like [Trump] was."
Responding to the assertion that he had "sent" his son to Burisma, Biden responded: "You're a damn liar, man. That's not true and no one has ever said that."
Looking Gorman up and down, Biden called him sedentary. He implied he's watching too much television, or perhaps the wrong cable channel.
The reason he is running for president, Biden explained, is that he knows more than most people know.
Then he challenged Gorman: "And if you wanna check out my shape on, let's do push-ups together, man, let's run, let's do whatever you want to do."
When Gorman denied saying Biden had done anything wrong, Biden instructed Gorman to "get your words straight, Jack."
"That's what I hear on MSNBC," Gorman explained. This is what is known as a complete defense in Democratic Party circles. Biden accordingly denied he had heard it on MSNBC.
"Look, fat, look, here's the deal," Biden continued. "You're too old to vote for me," Biden added.
Biden is 77. Gorman stated that he (Gorman) is 83.
Following the event, of course, a Biden spokesman denied that Biden had called Gorman fat. Campaign spokeswoman Symone Sanders wrote Thursday: "To be clear: Any assertion VP Biden said a word about the gentleman's appearance is making this something it is not. In the latter part of the exchange, the VP began to say 'Look, facts' then said 'here's the deal.' If you've been to a Biden event, you've heard this before."
Biden apparently stands by the denial that Gorman doesn't get his news from MSNBC and his assertion that the Gorman is too old to vote for him. What about that?
News accounts of Biden's exchange with Gorman have not done justice to it. The whole thing is weird beyond explanation.


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Q: Stabilizer of two compatible actions If we have $H$ and $G$ that acts on a set $X$ on right and left, this is $h.x\in X$ and $x.g\in X$ (with $h\in H$ and $g\in G$) that are compatible, this is $h.(x.g)=(h.x).g$ with $g\in G$, $h\in H$ and $x\in X$.
So if we pick an $x\in X$ what can we say about: $\{(g,h)\in G\times H | h.x.g=x\}$
It contains the product of stabilizers $S_G(x)\times S_H(x)$ but we have the equality. If not how can we write the set above?
(We may assume that $H$ and $G$ and $X$ are all finite.)
Or more concretely we may assume $H$ and $G$ are matrix groups over a finite field (the same) inside some $U_n(\mathbb{F}_q)$. And $X$ we may assue that is an subalgebra of the unitriangular algebra (the matrix algebra consisting of matrix strictly upper diagonal), and the action is given by matrix multiplication. (where $U_n(\mathbb{F}_q)$ is the unitriangular group)

A: One example to show that equality may not hold in general: Let $G = H$ be an abelian group acting on itself by
$$
h\cdot x:= hx \text{ and } x\cdot g := g^{-1}x
$$
Then for any $x\in G$,
$$
S_G(x) = \{g\in G : gx = x\} = \{e\} = S_H(x)
$$
However,
$$
g\cdot x\cdot g = x \quad\forall g\in G
$$
and so the stabilizer you have written down contains the diagonal set
$$
\{(g,g) : g\in G\}
$$

As for how to write this set in general, I am not sure. If you have a specific example in mind, then do include that in the question, and perhaps that might have a meaningful description.

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Colombo, 20 August, (Asiantribune.com): Highly placed sources revealed that C.Romesh Jayasinghe is tipped to be the next Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Romesh Jayasinghe is the senior most career diplomat is all set to succeed the outgoing Dr. Palitha Kohona. He is the most senior career diplomat and from the 1981 Foreign Service batch.
The other 1981 Foreign Service batch diplomats according to seniority are Tissa Wijayaratne, Deputy Ambassador in Washington, Chithrangee Wageeswara – Additional Secretary, Pamela J. Deen – Additional Secretary, Prasad Kariyawasam – Additional Secretary and Ranjit Jayasooriya – Ambassador in Sweden.
Romesh Jayasinghe, born in 1955, had his early education at St. Joseph College, Mount Lavania and graduated from the University of Kelaniya with English Special.
He is the son of W.T. Jayasinghe, a distinguished diplomat who was the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1972 to 1989. He had a distinguished diplomatic career and was also involved in the successful negotiation of Katchativu and the maritime boundary agreement with India in 1974 and 1976.
Romesh Jayasinghe is a highly talented, and a suave diplomat still holds fort in India and his contribution during the country's successful fight against terrorism was exemplary. He is in New Delhi for the last 4 years.
As a diplomat, he has been posted to Bonn, Geneva, Bangladesh and for three years he was the Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi, when Mangala Moonasinghe was the country's High Commissioner. He became the Ambassador of Belgium and was also accredited to the European Union followed by his posting as High Commissioner to New Delhi.


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FBI: 19-year-old arrested, charged in Houston mercury spill
In this Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 photo, officials respond to the scene of a mercury spill on the intersection of Westview Drive and West Sam Houston Parkway North in Houston. A person has been taken into custody for questioning after dozens of people were decontaminated as a precaution due to trace amounts of mercury spilled at three locations in Houston, the FBI said Monday. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/Houston Chronicle via AP)
HOUSTON (AP) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested after trace amounts of mercury spilled at three locations in Houston, leading dozens of people to be decontaminated as a precaution, FBI said Monday.
The agency's Houston office said on Twitter that Christopher Lee Melder has been charged with burglary and unlawful disposal of hazardous material. The FBI announced early Monday that he was taken into custody for questioning in connection with the spill. He is also charged on an outstanding felony drug possession warrant.
It wasn't immediately known whether he had a lawyer and authorities didn't immediately say why the mercury was spilled.
Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena said at a news conference Sunday evening that the situation was under control and crews were cleaning up the spills. There's no timetable for when the cleanup will be complete.
Someone called 911 around 11:15 a.m. Sunday to report a white liquid on the ground, Pena said. Officials later determined that mercury was spilled outside a Walmart, a Sonic Drive-In and a nearby gas station. All three locations were evacuated and between 30 and 60 people were asked to take decontamination showers as a precaution, Pena said.
The fire chief added that one woman was taken to a hospital as a precaution because she was pregnant.
Police said it's unclear how or when the toxic metal was spilled. Federal and local investigators were trying to determine whether it was intentional.
Authorities also said they're looking into reports that someone checked into a hospital Friday in Harris County, where Houston is located, claiming to have been exposed to mercury.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mercury exists in three forms. Elemental mercury is liquid at room temperature. It is used in some thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs and electrical switches. High mercury vapor concentrations can cause severe lung damage, the CDC said.
Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Department said that because all three spills happened outdoors, the risk to people in the area is minimal.
Cruise line: Grandpa leaned out window before girl's fall
MIAMI (AP) — An Indiana man charged with negligent homicide in his young granddaughter's fatal fall from a cruise ship's open window in Puerto Rico leaned out of that window for several seconds before he lifted the child up to it and she fell, the cruise operator alleges in a court filing.
Royal Caribbean Cruises' Jan. 8 filing in U.S. District Court in Miami comes in response to a lawsuit t he parents of Chloe Wiegand filed in December, accusing the operator of negligence in her death by allowing an 11th floor window in the ship's children's play area to be open.


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Inappropriate Dress at Work May Send the Wrong Message | Corporate Class Inc.
In my book, eavesdropping is snooping. It may be accepted behaviour in spy novels and British mystery programs but unless your name is Inspector Poirot, eavesdropping is a no-no.
How could I resist? There I was with a ringside seat. I leaned in a little closer.
Whew! Quite an outburst and yet the friend said nothing. At the time I thought she should have backed up the boss; after all, sending someone home to change sends a pretty strong message. I guess she knew there was no point. I've come to realize that since the young woman in flip flops could read the signals — cardigan, linen slacks, sling backs — but didn't get the point, she's probably not the right person for the job.
Please let this be the last time I say it this summer — flip-flops are for the beach.
Leggings are ideal for workouts, and that's where they belong.
Look to the top for cues about casual dress codes. Where skirt and pant suits rule, don't even think about showing up in a sundress.
Same goes for guys, if suits and ties are routine most days, chances are polo shirts are off-limits on Friday.
And finally, beware of boss bashing. You never know who's listening.
And speaking of bosses, Standford Professor and best-selling author, Bob Sutton, has a new book — Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best… and Learn from the Worst —that's scheduled for release September 7.
I haven't seen it yet but advance press makes it clear Dr. Sutton has directed his book at employees, not the boss! Should be an interesting read.


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New DVD Releases 2023
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Summary: Looking forward to the upcoming DVD releases of 2023? If you love watching movies on DVD and Blu-ray, you're in luck. In the year 2023, you'll find plenty of upcoming DVDs and Blu-rays. Check out the list below to see what's coming out in the year 2023.
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The Hallmark Channel is getting ready for a new slate of original movies in 2022, kicking off with the release of Where Your Heart Belongs on New Years Day. The lineup will also feature some of the channel's most beloved actors. Here are some of the best movies coming out in 2022:
If you haven't yet seen the highly anticipated sequel, it's not too late. You can download & keep it right now from Amazon.com. The 2-movie collection will be available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. You can also buy it on digital platforms. To find out when it will be released on DVD, check back here in a few years. And remember, it will be on Paramount+!
The second installment of the popular series isn't out yet, but its release date has been confirmed. It will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on August 9, 2022. There will be almost an hour of bonus content included in both Blu-ray and 4K Ultra-HD releases, including a new short called "The Sonic Home Drone" that features Sonic as a drone pilot. As with its predecessor, the film will also be available on Netflix.
The second film in the franchise follows the adventures of Sonic as he returns to Green Hills, where he enjoys a peaceful life with his friends. Despite being left alone for a few days, Dr. Robotnik returns from the mushroom world and attacks Sonic and his friends. During this time, Tails arrives as his new ally, bringing a love of technology and gadgetry.
Spider-Man: No method domestic
After breaking all the domestic DVD release records and earning over $290 million globally, Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally hit DVD and digital download. The movie is now available for pre-order on digital platforms. It will also be available on Blu-ray and DVD on April 12, 2022. No way home is not yet scheduled to hit Disney+, but it is expected to be released in theaters and on DVD in the U.S. on March 22, 2022.
Spider-Man: No Way Home has been listed for digital release on Vudu on February 28 and the Microsoft Store on March 1. The studio has confirmed the digital release date by revealing that the film will be released on April 12, 2022. The film will also be released on Blu-ray and 4K UHD on April 12 as well. In addition to digital, the movie will be released on Blu-ray and 4K UHD on April 12.
No Way Home's Blu-ray and digital release includes a steelbook with a beautiful design. The steelbook has a digital and Blu-ray copy of the film, which includes an exclusive three-generation Spider-bro. You can also watch the movie's official trailer and get a look at its official logo. The steelbook is made of real-life scraps from the production.
Outlander Season 6
Outlander fans should not miss the new DVD release of the upcoming season of the popular period drama. The new season will include bonus content, such as blooper reels and deleted scenes. In addition to the eight new episodes, the DVD will also feature commentary and a new episode of 9 Lives, where Claire and Jamie have a shootout. But wait, there's more! Check out the latest Outlander news below.
The sixth season of Outlander will be released on DVD in September 2022. The DVD will have exclusive clips, videos, and special features from the sixth season. The Collector's Edition will include deleted scenes, discussion of the episodes, and the latest season of Outlander. It will also have the final season of the series, which premiered on STARZ in March 2022. These extras will ensure that fans won't be disappointed.
The seventh season will focus on the growing unrest in the nation, with the Revolutionary War looming close behind them. Season seven takes place between 1776 and 1778. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the American War of Independence began. Jamie and Claire will soon be on opposing sides as they fight to maintain the province's order. Outlander fans are sure to be enchanted by the final season.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a release date for the DVD and Blu-ray of David Gordon Green's slasher horror film Halloween Kills. The film is expected to hit stores on January 11, 2022, and will also be released in digital HD on December 14 of 2021. If you've been eagerly awaiting the film's release, you can find out all the details here. Below, we'll take a look at the DVD and Blu-ray details and how you can purchase the movie on either medium.
For fans of the first two movies in the series, the DVD and Blu-ray release dates have been set. The film is due for a December 14 digital release and will be released on DVD and 4k Ultra HD on January 11, 2022. The DVD and Blu-ray will include the theatrical version of the film and its Extended Cut with Alternate End. You'll also be able to check out the film's bonus content including deleted scenes and extended scenes, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.
The new film will wrap up the rebooted Halloween series. Director David Gordon Green has teased that the sequel will be a much more intimate film, with less wit and retro joy. Originally, the movie was slated to be released at the same time as the sequel, but the original plan changed because of a number of events since the announcement. There are no dates set for the release of the Halloween Kills sequel.
The new Marvel movie Eternals is almost here! The movie came out in theaters last fall and was just released on Disney+ last month. If you missed it in the theaters, you can now watch it on DVD or Blu-ray! You can also look for special features and bonus content. To find out when it comes to DVDs, here are some details you should know. Here's what you can expect.
If you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you'll want to catch this movie as soon as possible. It is set thousands of years in the future and features a new team of superheroes. The story revolves around an ancient enemy and the heroes are forced out of hiding to face their greatest challenge. In addition to a tight family dynamic, the film also features futuristic weapons. And for fans of diverse characters, there's a wide range of ethnicities and disabilities.
For those of you who prefer to watch movies on the big screen, Eternals is set to hit home video this February. You can also catch up on the latest episodes of Doctor Who, Power Book III, Stargirl, and La Dolce Vita on Blu-ray. And if you're a fan of classic movies, you can also catch up on the latest releases of Eternals on DVD.
If you haven't seen Dune yet, you are in for a treat. The film is coming out on DVD on January 11! It was one of the most anticipated movies of 2021, but it wasn't widely available in theaters. You can now watch the movie at home on DVD! Here are the Dune dvd releases 2022! Read on to learn more about the movie and how to get it! Here are a few tips to get you started!
In addition to the DVD release date, Warner Bros. has also announced some special features. Dune will be available on DVD, Blu-ray, and Premium Digital Ownership on January 11, 2022. The film has already raked in over $365 million worldwide. The film was directed by Denis Villeneuve and co-written by Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts. The movie is based on the seminal bestselling novel by Frank Herbert.
The DVD will include an exclusive 32-page booklet with exclusive images and text from the film. The booklet also features an essay by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson on the film's influences. The DVD will also contain special features like bonus features and a soundtrack of the film. If you have not seen Dune yet, it's worth checking out now! It's a must-have for any Dune fan!
Wenny is new member of DVDFab editorial team, who's good at technical English writing and translating. She devotes herself to providing new and unique information about multimedia programs to people. Outside of the technology realm, she loves traveling and has been to many interesting places.
•Hallmark
•Sonic the Hedgehog 2
•Spider-Man: No method domestic
•Outlander Season 6
•Halloween Kills
•Eternals
•Dune


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De Vere Oxford Thames
Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames,, OX4 4GX, Oxford, Oxfordshire
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A storied Oxford hotel set in 30 acres of parkland
Close to the heart of Oxford, on the banks of the River Thames, lies De Vere Oxford Thames. With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the hotels surroundings have an intriguing story to tell. Originally headquarters of the Knights Templar, the house and its lands have been owned by notable religious figures, lords, and even kings throughout the centuries.
Today, the hotel combines its medieval character with 21st-century style to create a unique setting for memorable meetings, conferences, and weddings alike.
Dining here is a relaxed affair. Discover British classics in the restaurant, enjoy pub favourites in the bar, or take afternoon tea out on the terrace.
A riverside setting and 30 acres of manicured grounds offer plenty of chance to explore the outdoors. And when it's time to relax, you'll discover a choice of stylish rooms and suites, many offering views over the River Thames.
Just three miles from Oxford city centre and easily accessible by the M40, M4 and A34; De Vere Oxford Thames offers a wonderful base for exploring the 'City of Gleaming Spires'.
Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mb is available throughout the hotel and up to 100 m within the grounds.
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John Bullock Design
Barn Conversion
Creative Planning
Creative Architecture
John Bullock Design is a dedicated and award-winning architectural practice working on projects throughout the South East and London. Established in 2003, we seek to create beautiful, unique buildings and spaces which are site specific and most importantly fulfil our clients' brief.
The original house was constructed as a modest dwelling for a farm worker and restricted with an agricultural occupancy condition. The house was later upgraded in the 1980s but was poorly designed and sat uncomfortably within its grounds.
Our scheme sought to rectify this and create a country house worthy of its location. Taking a holistic approach and using a design inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and in particular Phillip Webbs, Standen House.
The site originally comprised a modest 1950s bungalow which sat on the roadside and to the front of its large plot. Our scheme sought to create a generous country family house centrally located within its grounds and taking the form of a traditional and evolved Sussex farmhouse.
An exquisite and historic Wealden Farmhouse set in a private realm and with long-distance countryside views. This modest contemporary, light-filled, kitchen extension draws inspiration from the vernacular with a projecting jetty taking the space into the landscape. With wrap around crittall style windows and a simple pallet of robust materials comprising steel, timber and lead, this extension is jewel-like in its detailing.
Kent Barn
The original barn conversion was implemented in the 1990s with a rear lean-to single storey extension. Garden and ground to the rear slopes upward towards the horizon where it meets the sky. The previous extension was dark and its windows small and short so this landscape view was completely hidden from inside.
Victorian Villa
The original kitchen lay to the rear of this charming Victorian villa, it was dark with little light or aspect. Reconfiguring the internal layout and extending to the front enabled the creation of a large, light-filled family kitchen with areas for dining and sitting, creating a successful internal flow of space.
Collaboration with our high-profile clients at Elite Pubs has led to a continued success obtaining, often difficult, planning permissions for their entire portfolio. Always exciting and pushing the boundaries here at The Potting Shed we created a large triple gabled extension forming an exciting and diverse restaurant experience.
We have built an enviable planning reputation with a 99% success rate. Thanks to our collaborative blue-sky approach, led by our in-house chartered planner, we work closely with our partner planning officers and authorities to find workable solutions in an ever-changing and increasingly complex planning world.
Photo credit: Carlotta Luke
We have established a solid reputation for design excellence built on a core understanding of our clients' requirements.
We have a dedicated team of technicians, designers and project managers to assist our valued clients through every aspect of a project.
From conception to completion, delivering exceptional results.
For us, a project is neither too big or too small and no two clients or projects are the same. All our projects incorporate a unique artistic image and functional solutions. The breadth of our creativity is captured in a small selection of our works displayed within our project portfolio.
If you would like to speak to us about your project, please get in touch.
11-13 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1UL
© John Bullock Design Ltd 2023
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This recording features an all-star cast, complete with one of today's greatest Verdians, Jonas Kaufmann, whose interpretation of the work's sublime tenor solos captivate the ear. It also connects directly with the great Verdi legacy cultivated by the Orchestra of Milan's Teatro alla Scala, scene of the Requiem's first concert presentation in May 1874 and of many legendary performances since. Soprano Anja Harteros, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and the mighty bass René Pape here join forces with Jonas Kaufmann to form a dream team of soloists. The excellence and subtle insights of their work are underpinned by compelling choral singing from the Chorus of La Scala and electrifying playing from Maestro Barenboim's Milanese orchestral musicians.


Baby Carrier Mini is a small baby carrier that's easy to use for frequent short babywearing sessions. It's perfect for the first months when, like all newborns, your baby needs lots of closeness around the clock. You can easily unfasten the entire front section of the baby carrier to lift out your sleeping baby. The soft fabrics gently hug your baby's back, legs and hips, and provide good support. Through the fabric, you can check your newborn's position and the natural C curve of their back with your hands.
Baby Carrier Mini is a small and easy-to-use baby carrier that best suits newborn babies, with their great need for closeness. You carry your baby high up on your chest, so that they always feel your heartbeat.
Baby Carrier Mini is very easy to use, with just a few adjustable buckles. This means that you can quickly put it on, day or night, to comfort or lull your newborn to sleep. You can easily unfasten the entire front section of the baby carrier to lift out your sleeping newborn. The size and head support are fully adjustable, which means the baby carrier is easy to adapt as your newborn grows.
The supersoft fabrics of Baby Carrier Mini make it cosy for your newborn and comfy against their delicate skin. The baby carrier gently hugs your newborn's back, legs and hips, and provides good support so that they sit in a comfy, ergonomic position. Through the fabric, you can feel your newborn's position and the natural C curve of their back with your hands.
The fabrics we use have been developed specifically for our baby carriers and are designed to suit newborn babies. Our mesh and jersey baby carriers are made of 3D fabrics that consist of three layers – an inner layer, an outer layer and a middle layer. Instead of padding that might make the baby carrier too warm, the middle layer consists of a fine, single-fibre thread. This gives the baby carrier the stability of padding, yet ensures a very good air flow, so that it stays airy and cool when you're babywearing.
BCI-certified cotton that's slightly stretchy in the seat area, and satin woven to make it supersoft and comfy. A thin middle layer ensures a small, compact and flexible baby carrier.
Baby Carrier Mini is small and this makes it easy to pop in the changing bag or under the pram when you're not using it.
Good head support is very important for a newborn baby and during the first five months until they can hold up their head unaided. Baby Carrier Mini has sturdy, adjustable head and neck support.
When you carry your newborn in a baby carrier, you keep your hands free for other things. Perfect when your newborn baby needs a lot of closeness.
Once your baby has grown a little larger, you can choose whether to carry them in the facing-in or facing-out position. When you carry your baby in the facing-out position, they should be at least 5 months old.
Carrying comfort becomes increasingly important for you as your baby grows. Do you want to be able to carry your growing baby for longer sessions or on your back? Check out Baby Carrier One – our best-selling ergonomic baby carrier with a waist belt and padded shoulder straps, more functions and back carrying for children up to 3 years.
Most suitable during your baby's first months. Tested and safe for 0–1 years (min. 3.2 kg, max. 11 kg). When you carry your baby in the facing-out position, they should be at least 5 months old and weigh no more than 11 kg. The leg straps should be used to reduce the size of the leg openings for babies who weigh between 3.2 and 4.5 kg.


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How Ike and Billy Graham Birthed National Prayer Breakfast Tradition
Billy and Ike
The National Prayer Breakfast is an American tradition that gets bigger every year.
President Dwight Eisenhower attended the first breakfast in 1953, which began the tradition for every president thereafter.
Although Ike was a religious man who took his Christian faith seriously, Evangelist Billy Graham had to convince him that he should attend the breakfast.
The theme that year was "government under God" and held at hotel magnate Conrad Hilton's hotel.
That morning Ike spoke to some 400 people in Washington where he proclaimed, "all free government is firmly founded in a deeply felt religious faith."
During his presidency, Eisenhower made it clear faith is paramount to America's success telling reporters, "Our government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith."
Soon after his election he told Rev. Graham that America needed a spiritual renewal according to theconversation.com.
Under Eisenhower's leadership "In God We Trust" was added to US currency and the phrase "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance.
Add the National Prayer Breakfast and Ike leaves quite a Christian legacy.
The 400 people he spoke to at the prayer breakfast 65 years ago has grown to some 4,000 today – not to mention the thousands of Americans who watch on TV and social media.
NPB Retrospective from Doug Crane on Vimeo.
The Little-Known Legacy of America's 34th President
'One Nation, Under God': President Trump's Entire Faith-Filled Speech at the National Prayer Breakfast


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import java.util.List;

import de.hanneseilers.jserial.core.Baudrates;
import de.hanneseilers.jserial.core.DataBits;
import de.hanneseilers.jserial.core.Parity;
import de.hanneseilers.jserial.core.SerialDevice;
import de.hanneseilers.jserial.core.StopBits;

public interface jFTDIserialConnector {

	/**
	 * @return {@link String} of connectorName of connector
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	public String getConnectorName();

	/**
	 * @return {@link List} of {@link SerialDevice} that are available.
	 */
	public List<SerialDevice> getAvailableDevices();

	/**
	 * Connects to a {@link SerialDevice}.
	 * @param sDevice {@link SerialDevice}
	 * @return {@code true } if successfull, {@code flase} otherwise.
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	/**
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	 * @param timeout	{@link Integer} timeout for sending and recieving data.
	 * @return 			{@code true} if successfull, {@code false} otherwise
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	public boolean setConnectionSettings(Baudrates baudrate, DataBits dataBits,StopBits stopBits, Parity parity, int timeout);

	/**
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	public void removeSerialDataRecievedListener(SerialDataRecievedListener listener);

	/**
	 * Unregisters all {@link SerialDataRecievedListener}.
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	public void removeAllSerialDataRecievedListener();

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	 * @param b	{@link Byte}
	 * @return	{@code true} if successfull, {@code false} otherwise
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	 * @param buffer	{@link Byte} array
	 * @return			{@code true} if successfull, {@code false} otherwise
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	public boolean write(byte[] buffer);

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Season Six of "Sara's Weeknight Meals" launches today with Episode 601: On the Table in 20. First up, I'll make Indian Scrambled Eggs with Pappadams. Then, on "Ask Sara", I'll answer a viewer's question about how to hard boil eggs. Next we'll visit a dairy where every cow is a lady and is treated like one, down to a daily shampoo of her tail. Finally, my brother Peter joins me to make Steak with Steak Butter, and we really make butter. It's so easy! Find out here when and where you'll find the show.
2 Responses to Season Six of "Sara's Weeknight Meals" launches today. Learn more here.
Always such a pleasure to see you! I have always watched, back to the Food Network days.
I have always admired the way you speak lovingly of Julia, and love remembering the images of you two, the long and the short of it! I'm anxious to make my own butter!
Agree!! I'm excited for the butter recipe too!


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import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

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    public static void main(String... args) {

        int minGroupSize = Integer.parseInt(args[1]);

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    private static String alphabetize(String s) {
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