On June 8th, 2018, London, UK-based artist Sands released his four-track Waves Calling EP and soon thereafter saw the album's title track blow up playlists the world over. A chill mix of alternative, indie and new wave, Sands could easily be grouped in with artists the likes of Animal Collective, Arcade Fire and Spiritualized, but is by no means merely aping others. Today, in continued support of the musician's latest release, we're stoked to share an alternate version of the single "Tomorrow's Gone" (which is due out tomorrow).
The song, which is the second of two, follows the b-side "Burning Man", both of which will be on the double A-Side single out tomorrow via Spaghetti Sound. Be sure to check out the new tunes, plus the EP which you can find here via Bandcamp.
This is the alternate version to "Tomorrow's Gone". Enjoy!
Sands previously said of the double A-side single, "'Burning Man' is something I had for quite some time, basically I was just waiting for the right moment to put it out, and this seemed a good match.
Don't know about you, but with the cold weather and end-of-year work, we hear "Waves Calling".


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Editorial: Ohio, Valley can lead reshoring efforts in US
While countries such as China and Taiwan worked for years to grow their technological prowess, Americans, sadly, have worked to send our manufacturing to other shores.
Now, due in large part to the effects of a global pandemic, we are paying the price for those decisions.
This holiday season, for example, Americans will struggle to find many foreign-made gifts due to supply-chain challenges triggered by clogged-up shipping ports.
Beyond that, car buyers know auto manufacturers for several months have faced shortages of semiconductor computer chips, manufactured mostly in Asia and necessary for new car computers. The chip shortage began in the spring of 2020 when global automakers were forced to shutter factories to stop the spread of COVID-19. The factories came back online sooner than expected with safety precautions, but by then, many chip makers had shifted production to high-demand consumer electronics. A fire at an automotive chip plant in Japan exacerbated the problem.
The chip shortage has led to the temporary closure of many auto plants, triggering significant drops in U.S. auto sales because automakers couldn't produce enough vehicles to keep up with consumer demand.
Industry executives and analysts predict the chip shortage will last well into next year, and that automakers may not get back to normal production until 2023.
But all the news is not bad.
One of few good points to arise from the global pandemic is that it has spurred a national push to strengthen the domestic supply chain, especially for essential products. Studies show job announcements for reshoring — the process of returning production and manufacturing of goods back to the company's original country — are growing.
In fact, the number of companies reporting new reshoring and foreign direct investment in the U.S. are at more than 1,800 this year. According to a report released in September by Reshoring Initiative, a U.S.-based initiative that promotes reshoring and provides tools and support for companies evaluating locations, Ohio ranks No. 1 so far this year in reshoring announcements, with 37 companies totaling 12,423 jobs.
The report further indicates that most of the jobs coming back to America's shores are in the fields of transportation equipment, primarily in electric vehicle battery production.
This hits close to home as the Mahoning Valley works toward the start of production at the new Ultium Cells auto battery plant in Lordstown, part of the continued branding of the area as the "Voltage Valley."
It's all very exciting for our region's future.
Likewise, we are excited about the recently announced partnership between Lordstown Motors Corp. and Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn.
Under that deal, LMC is selling the sprawling Lordstown auto plant for $230 million to Foxconn. LMC and Foxconn also agree to pursue a contract manufacturing agreement for Lordstown Motors' flagship vehicle, the Endurance truck.
… As for the computer chip shortage, rather than sitting around fretting and waiting, Ford Motor Co. is developing a plan to fix the problem and prevent it in the future. That auto giant is engaging in talks with a U.S.-based computer chip maker to create joint development of automotive-grade chips.
America is among the most technologically advanced countries in the world. Surely, we have the capability, resources and workforce to manufacture these types of products right here at home.
The lure of cost savings in overseas markets where cost of living is significantly lower cannot be the only driving force when it comes to manufacturing and production.
Indeed, reshoring here to America, to Ohio and even to our Valley can play a big part of the U.S. manufacturing and economic recovery in 2021 and beyond.
— Youngstown Vindicator, Nov. 28, 2021
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Over a year ago I wrote a blog post which made me one of the most hated people in my apartment block (islington wharf). It wasn't deliberately made to piss anyone off but I guess no one wants to hear the truth, specially when things are on the line. Some said I was in-sensitive and my timing was very bad. No matter what they think, I wrote a number of points which I suggested could be to blame for the rapid shutdown of Vivid Lounge.
Each one I backed up with some of my own thoughts….
Anyway over the last year or so, I've witnessed a place go from closed to busy and delightful.
So what happened? Well frankly they did most of the things I suggested in the blog post. Of course I'm not suggesting I was directly responsible for the transformation but the owner(s) did read the post at least.
The decor of the old Vivid lounge was too plastic and white. It didn't feel homey and because of that it suffered deeply. Well now the white plastic table/chairs are gone (good thing because they were falling apart anyway) and we have wooden tables and benches. Ok from Ikea but to be honest I and others couldn't care less. Every single customer who has come in has said great things about the new look. More wood is planned and I'm sure it will be a similar effect.
The bright stark lights are all gone and now theres gentle hanging lights and plenty of tealights/candles. Its really making use of the space better now (at least on the ground floor). The top floor still needs to be sorted out as its basically a store room right now.
Feedback is less welcomed, but only because Sam the owner is convinced he knows everything. I guess its like telling Steve Jobs how to run Apple. And like Jobs, Sam has his own strong opinions which drive the momentum of VividloungeUK. He's a bit of a perfectionist, so at least he can spot the problems. He also seems to be amassing the right people behind him (including a Fran who was a manager at Starbucks). On top of that the amount of staff has dropped down to about 2 -3 on the weekends and 1-2 during the week. Much more sensible levels of staffing.
Saturday and Sunday before 1pm its possible to get a full english cooked breakfast and its even possible to have it delivered to your door if you call up or leave details on facebook. But there are limitations to the size of the kitchen, meaning the hugely popular vividboxes had to go. Now you have a couple choices from the specials which is every day now. There is also a menu with daily pre-made sandwiches in a fridge you can just grab if your in a rush. When I walked in today, there was some made menus on the table. I hear the full menus are coming real soon but generally you can see what they got from whats on the board and stuff in the fridge.
Theres much more engagement with the other apartments in the area and they even deliver to Milliners Wharf, Vulcan Mills and Chips. Vivid isn't reliant on just islington wharf anymore, theres a much more local pub feeling and they even play with the local and homemade idea in their branding.
I can't praise Sam and VividLoungeUK enough (although I wouldn't do the first one to his face because we regularly takes the piss out of each other). I do wish he got a proper website and there were changes to upstairs but honestly I'm impressed.


I didn't know what to expect at my first ISC West, but this year it was different.
Last year was my first time at ISC West and on top of that, I had only been working in the security industry for six months when I took my first trip out to Sands Expo. I didn't know what to expect, but when I came out on the other end I knew that I had become apart of something great.
Last year I wrote in my editor's note that I was surprised by the passion and enthusiasm that each booth greeted me with. I've learned this isn't a sentiment applied to newbies at ISC West, it's just how this industry is.
One of my favorite parts about a show like this is to finally be able to fit a name with a face. Just like many others, I've probably sent out or received an email from half the people at this show but it is so much better to sit down face-to-face with a company and really talk about the topics we've been brimming over in an email. It's exciting to make connections in conversations that normals don't get to happen.
For me, ISC West is the best time of year because I get to see the newest innovations, the hottest trends, the new partnerships and the best of the best when it comes to the security industry. This show really embodies the character of this industry and you should all feel proud to be apart of it.


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Perm to test digital broadcasting from summer
Russia's Perm region is to start testing digital broadcasting this summer, according to local reports.
The Perm Regional Broadcasting Centre will start broadcasting via five high-power transmitters in June or July in Perm, Kungur, Bardymsky, Kudymkarsky and Berezniki, covering about 1.9 million people. The tests are expected to last about three months. The second and third stages of implementation are expected to see the reach of digital TV in the region extend to about 2.7 million people by 2015.
The first test package of channels will include nine channels. Digital converters will be made available for older TVs for RUB1,500-2,000 (€37-50).
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Korky the Cat is a character in a comic strip in the British comics magazine The Dandy. It first appeared in issue 1, dated 4 December 1937, except for one issue, No. 294 (9 June 1945) when Keyhole Kate was on the cover. For several decades he was the mascot of The Dandy. In 1984, after 47 virtually continuous years, Korky was replaced on the front cover by Desperate Dan.

History
The strip's simple premise follows the adventures of a black male cat called Korky, a cat who behaves like a human and is accepted in a world of humans as only a comic character can be. Originally a mute character, he started speaking in No. 149, 5 October 1940 (see image for his first words as he tries to help some hungry dogs). The 1950s saw the introduction of his 'Kits', Nip, Lip, and Rip.

Artists were:
James Crighton from issues 1 to 1051 (4 December 1937 to 13 January 1962.
Charlie Grigg from issues 1052 to 2116 (20 January 1962 to 12 June 1982.
David Gudgeon from issue 2117 (19 June 1982 to 1986).
Robert Nixon from 1986 to 1999
Phil Corbett from 2010

After 1984, Korky still continued inside the comic, however, and a picture of him remained next to the Dandy logo until 1998. When Robert Nixon took over drawing in the Dandy issue dated 1 November 1986, some changes were made. Korky, whose look had remained virtually the same since the 1940s, now looked noticeably different, particularly in the case of his eyes (though the picture of him next to the Dandy logo was never changed). The focus of the strip also switched more to the Kits, who had been promoted from their originally minor role. So much so, that at one point the strip had been renamed Korky the Cat and the Kits.
When Nixon went into semi retirement at the beginning of 1999 (relinquishing Beryl the Peril at the same time) several different artists took up the pen, including David Sutherland (who also draws The Bash Street Kids from The Beano, and used to draw Dennis the Menace) at first, Steve Bright, Lesley Reavey, Dave Windett later on (who introduced a mouse called Squeak and his friends to the cast), and, by 2003, Henry Davies, who was creating hybrid strips from Charles Grigg's classic Korky strips and new elements drawn by Davies.

By 2004, though, the popularity of Korky with readers had significantly dropped. In that year's readers poll, Korky had failed to receive a single vote, either as a favourite character, or a least favourite. With this in mind, it was decided to retire the character after almost 70 years. His apparent last appearance was in issue 3294, dated 8 January 2005, in which, possibly hinting at his unpopularity, he turned up at a school reunion and found that no one knew who he was.

However, on 21 September 2005, it was announced on the Dandy website that Korky was to return in December with a new artist and in new adventures. Quite why the Dandy staff decided to over-rule the decision to retire him is unclear, but most likely apathy from fans brought about this change. Korky returned from issue 3338, dated 19 November 2005, this time being drawn by Andrew Painter on computer.  The strip was again dropped when the Dandy was re-branded into the magazine-themed "Dandy Xtreme".

Korky returned again in the Dandy Xtreme Holiday Special, drawn by new Bananaman artist C. McGhie. , reprints of Korky strips by Nixon are appearing in the Dandy Xtreme.

The Dandy was relaunched on 27 October 2010 with Phil Corbett taking over as the Korky artist. Corbett's Korky is squatter than previous incarnations of the cat with dark blue fur rather than black. The trademark red nose, green eyes and fluffy white belly remain the same.

Korky the Twat

Adult comic Viz parodied "Korky the Cat" in a strip entitled "Korky the Twat" as part of an ongoing feud with Dandy publishers D.C. Thomson. Viz also parodied other popular D.C. Thomson strips, such as "Desperately Unfunny Dan", "Arsehole Kate", "Roger the Lodger" and "The McBrowntrouts".

References

Bibliography
Original comics.
The Dandy Monster Index 1937-1959 by Ray Moore.

External links
Dave Windett's website, includes some Korky artwork
Phil Corbett's illustration website
Charlie Grigg's biography

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Supreme 27 is a watersports manifesto and a new approach to the popular bowrider class. Spacious and comfortable like nothing else in the category, the Supreme 27 is a spectacle of fun and games at sea, with a multitude of entertainment options and seating areas, all wrapped up in the usable and functional RAND Boats design, where every inch is designed to make the time aboard free of obstacles.
The distinguished Scandinavian design of the RAND Supreme 27 brings a new kind of day-cruiser to the market. The minimalistic approach and the graceful, yet simple lines define what luxury at the sea is really about.
The lightweight construction is fundamental for our boats to achieve superior performance and low consumption of fuel or electricity depending on engine selection.
The RAND Boats consumes significantly less than traditional boats and will be the environmentally friendly choice within watersport even if choosing a modern gasoline engine. We use materials developed from recycled plastics and bio based hybrids to optimise the enviromental impact and create the best possible solution.
The Supreme 27 bow area is a new approach to the classic bowrider section, traditionally laid out with a standard u-shaped seating area, often difficult to move about in, and access from the cockpit.
As in all other ways the Supreme 27 difers in this regard as well by focusing on movability and ease of use, making the chaiselounge and lounge chair with table freely accessible through the windshield walk-through hatch.
The Supreme 27 steering console has taken inspiration from the automotive-industry and lends comparison especially to classic Italian sports cars with the informative dials and gages mounted into a carbonfber panel, soft padded leather frame, and stainless-steel and natural leather steering wheel – controlled and operated from the rotating luxury sports captains seat.
The overwhelming space aboard the Supreme 27 culminates at the aft sun lounge which provides a remarkable queen size three-man bed with perfect view of the horizon disappearing and the wake shaping in the sea after the hydrodynamically shaped Supreme 27 hull.
The aft sun lounge moreover opens up to the spacious wakeboard and waterski locker.
The design is uncompromising, in the way that functionality comes first. The beautiful lines and surfaces, the graceful details and the impressive amounts of space, and the freedom to move around. Whether you will do high-speed sailing in smooth waters, or ride big waves at the ocean, the RAND Supreme 27 will maneuver with a fun and engaging steering while remaining stable and safe.


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North America's Sustainable Forestry Initiative Forest Standard Endorsed by PEFC
By sfiprogram|2018-02-26T18:46:53+00:00November 11th, 2011|Categories: News Release|
WASHINGTON – Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Inc. announced today its forest certification standard has once again met the rigorous third-party assessment of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
"PEFC International's endorsement reinforces our position as an internationally respected program with tough requirements to strengthen forest practices and support communities across North America," said SFI President and CEO Kathy Abusow. "We are proud to be recognized by PEFC, and to be part of a global network with national members in 34 countries who share our commitment to sustainable forest management."
Independent, non-profit SFI Inc. manages the largest single forest standard in the world – the 195 million acres/79 million hectares certified to the SFI 2010-2014 Standard in North America account for one-third of PEFC's total certified area. The PEFC endorsement means fiber from SFI-certified forests will continue to be accepted as certified content for both PEFC and SFI chain-of-custody labels.
PEFC is an umbrella organization that endorses national forest certification systems developed collaboratively by diverse stakeholders, and tailored to local priorities and conditions. To date, PEFC has recognized certification standards in 29 countries, accounting for about 602 million acres/244 million hectares of certified forests. The endorsement process involves an independent expert assessment and a 60-day public comment period before recommendations are made to the PEFC board and its members. Forests certified to standards endorsed by PEFC are inspected annually by independent auditors.
"The SFI program is an important certification program in addressing the unique needs of North America's forests and communities, and it is an important contributor to working with PEFC to address the challenges facing forests globally," said PEFC Secretary General Ben Gunneberg. "Only forest certification schemes like SFI that meet our rigorous meta-standard and are developed in an open, transparent manner through a multistakeholder process are endorsed by PEFC."
Other North American standards endorsed by PEFC are the CAN/CSA-Z809 Sustainable Forest Management Standard, the CAN/CSA Z804 Sustainable Forest Management Standard for Woodlots and other Small Area Forests, and the American Tree Farm System. Three-quarters of all certified forests in Canada and the United States are to PEFC-endorsed standards and are eligible for SFI and PEFC chain-of-custody labels.
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public post-secondary institution that serves as a regional campus, a technical school and a community college. As a constituent campus of the Ohio State University, this school offers initial credits for any of the OSU's 127 majors and it employs an open admission policy. ATI is the only OSU campus that provides Associate of Applied Science degrees designed to cultivate students' technical skills.
This school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).The central campus situated in 1328 Dover Road Wooster, Ohio 44691-4000 is a home to the following facilities: Grace L. Drake Agricultural Laboratory, Beef and Dairy Facility, Equine Center, Land Laboratory and the Hawk's Nest Golf Course. Aside from these facilities, variety of services is available for the students including Career Services, Counseling Services, Learning Assistance and Program Excel.
ATI values lifelong learning as it provides accessible and high quality education through its general and technical courses, continuing education and workforce development programs, and transfer programs. At the core of its academic programs is hands-on practical learning experience that enhances critical thinking, leadership and problem solving abilities of the students.Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through off campus internships and on campus practicum.
ATIis highly regarded for its associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs in the field of agriculture, horticulture, environmental sciences, business, and engineering technology, and certain specialty areas. These programs are aimed at equipping the students with the technical competency to succeed in their chosen career and become productive citizens.
Future Student's Guide http://ati.osu.edu/futurestudents
Academic Majors http://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/academics/majors
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,100. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $60 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
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Annual tuition estimates are:
State Residents: $6,900-$8,300
Out-of-State: $24,000-$29,040
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In-State: $290-$340 per unit
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Receiving Student Loans 63% $7,027
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To help support students, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute may provide services including:
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Community colleges often times offer both career training courses and curriculum to help students transfer out to a 4-year college or university, that is why we include how Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute compares for both graduation and transfer rates against other community colleges in Wayne County and community colleges in Ohio in total.
Graduation Rate 29.9% 17.0% 18.2%
Transfer-out Rate - 8.8% 21.4%
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When a man lives alone, his dressing room is as important as any room in the house,'' says the fashion designer Bill Blass. ''And it's especially nice to have everything out in the open, so you can see all your clothes at once.'' Blass's home was originally two apartments: The present dressing room had been a small guest bedroom; the revamped bath, a kitchen and bathroom. For the renovation of both spaces, Blass called on the New York interior designers Chessy Rayner and Mica Ertegun of MAC II. The new dressing room, with its Old Master drawings, bronze sculptures and World War I portrait, is inviting and masculine. The enlarged bathroom has a sleeker look, with brown epoxy paint applied to glass walls. Replacing the shower curtain is a clear-glass panel-''a practical, modern solution,'' says Rayner.


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Colorado Secretary Of State Sues USPS For 'Confusing' & 'Wrong' Postcard
By Danielle Chavira September 12, 2020 at 11:58 pm
Filed Under:Campaign 2020, Colorado News, Jena Griswold, USPS
DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold says she is seeking legal action against the United State Postal Service. This follows the USPS sending misinformation regarding mail-in ballots to millions of voters.
Griswold said on social media Friday night the postal service sent postcards to every household telling voters to request a ballot.
I just found out the @USPS is sending this postcard to every household and PO Box in the nation. For states like Colorado where we send ballots to all voters, the information is not just confusing, it's WRONG. (Thread) pic.twitter.com/RoTTeJRJVl
— Jena Griswold (@JenaGriswold) September 12, 2020
She says the information is confusing and wrong. In Colorado, a ballot is mailed out to every registered voter.
RELATED: Colorado Attorney General Asks For Injunction Against The U.S. Postal Service
"This may have started off as a well-intentioned effort by the USPS, but their refusal to listen to election experts combined with the recent postal slowdown in some parts of the country is beyond suspect," she said on social media. "Confusing voters about mail ballots in the middle of a pandemic is unacceptable. It can undermine confidence in the election & suppress votes. I will do everything in my power to stop the USPS from sending misinformation to voters."
Griswold adds she asked the USPS to not send the mailer to Coloradans. Prior to the lawsuit, she filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the postal service from sending the postcards.
RELATED: 'It Is Illegal To Vote Twice': Colorado Secretary Of State Blasts Trump For Encouraging Supporters To Test Mail-In System
"It's my job to try to stop misinformation and any unnecessary election confusion. The importance of this election, combined with the fact it is being held amidst a national pandemic, further heightens the need to provide correct voting information to Coloradans."
The spokesman for the USPS in Denver released this statement to CBS4:
Our mail-piece provides general, all-purpose guidance on the use of the mail, and not guidance on state election rules. The mail-piece – which has already been delivered to most households and will reach every American residential mailing and P.O. Box address in the coming week – contains a single set of simple recommendations for voters throughout the nation, regardless of where they live and where they vote. At the same time, we are aware that each state has its own specific rules, deadlines and requirements, and the mail-piece acknowledges that fact.
The main message of the mail-piece is that voters should plan ahead, educate themselves about voting options available in their jurisdiction, and, if they choose to vote by mail, to give themselves enough time to receive, complete and return their ballot. We specifically encourage voters to visit their local election board website and provide a link for this purpose (usps.com/votinginfo).
The Postal Service recognizes that not every state requires a voter to request a ballot in order to obtain one by mail for the November election. The Postal Service's guidance remains that individuals need to understand their state's rules and deadlines, and to plan ahead.
The USPS released a follow up statement on Sunday: The intention of the mailer was to send a single set of recommendations that provided general guidance allowing voters who choose mail-in voting to do so successfully, regardless of where they live and where they vote. Each state has its own approaches, rules, and deadlines and we provide the following link for voters to determine their local relevant information: usps.com/votinginfo. Our mailer was intended to be general all-purpose guidance on the use of the mail, and not guidance on state rules.
Danielle Chavira
Danielle Chavira is a digital producer for CBS4. She's an avid runner and novice flyfisher.More from Danielle Chavira


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Cash payments made for purchase of property taxed as undisclosed income - Held that:- There was a clear admission on the part of the Assessee that the payment of ₹ 60 lacs were from the sale of undisclosed stock. The statement was reiterated again after the search on 24th February, 1999 and it is difficult to contemplate that the letter dated 5th February, 1999 and the statement recorded on 24th February, 1999, which were much after the search, were not made voluntarily and of free will. In our view, the only inescapable conclusion that can be drawn from the surrounding facts is that the Assessee would not have disclosed the cash payments admittedly made by the Assessee and such payments were his undisclosed income. The Assessee had subsequently claimed that he had paid a sum of ₹ 12.9 lacs in cash which was withdrawn from his proprietorship concern. He further explained that a sum of ₹ 4 lacs had been withdrawn from the bank accounts on 26th November, 1998 and 7th December, 1998. The balance amount was paid out of the sales made in cash. The AO had disbelieved the aforesaid explanation as the withdrawals from the bank was much prior to the date of payment to Sh. Arvind Seth and there was no explanation for withdrawing cash in tranches and keeping the funds idle. In respect of the sales made in cash, the enquiries made by the AO revealed that cash sales of ₹ 6,16,586/- were booked in January 1999 in addition to receipts of ₹ 2,10,854/- described as 'sales realisation'. On enquiries, the AO found that the Assessee had failed to prove the said sales as there was no evidence of availability of stocks for sale and no purchases had been shown for making such sales. Further considering that the returns filed by the Assessee for the block period returned income only in the range of ₹ 18,210/- in the year 1989 to ₹ 77,440/- in the year 1999-2000, the withdrawals claimed by the Assessee were rightly disbelieved by the AO. Similarly, the claim that the Assessee's wife had contributed ₹ 10.15 lacs in cash was also not accepted as no source for such cash could be identified. The AO noted that the Assessee's wife had shown a capital of ₹ 5,57,420/-. For AY 1998-99, she had claimed to have received ₹ 60,000/- as salary and ₹ 32,550/- as petty gifts. During the AY 1999-2000, the Assessee's wife claimed to have income from other sources amounting to ₹ 9,05,000/-. The source of such income was not disclosed and it was the Assessee's case that source of such money was not required to be disclosed. In absence of any satisfactory explanation as to the source of ₹ 14 lacs which was admittedly paid by the Assessee, the same would also be liable to be taxed in his hands. - Decided against assessee
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Q: jquery / css: make text inside div scroll horizontally like a news ticker no plugin anyone have some tips on how to make text inside a div scroll horizontally from right to left in a "news ticker" fashion without having to use a plugin.  Here is an example of exactly what I'm trying to accomplish (this is a plugin solution: http://www.maaki.com/scrollingText.html).

A: Here's a quick solution to this:
http://jsfiddle.net/4mTMw/8/
var marquee = $('div.marquee');
marquee.each(function() {
    var mar = $(this),indent = mar.width();
    mar.marquee = function() {
        indent--;
        mar.css('text-indent',indent);
        if (indent < -1 * mar.children('div.marquee-text').width()) {
            indent = mar.width();
        }
    };
    mar.data('interval',setInterval(mar.marquee,1000/60));
});

Using the text-indent css property, you can do this rather simply.

A: I recently solved this with CSS keyframe animations.
Essentially your ticker needs a wrapper div with overflow hidden on it.
The tickers contained items should display inline-block so they are in a line:

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Example CSS:
.ticker-wrap {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 4rem;
    background-color: rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.5);
    padding-left: 100%; // offsets items to begin
}

.ticker {
    display: inline-block;
    height: 4rem;
    line-height: 4rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-right: 100%; // taken from container as display inline-block
}

.ticker__item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

I have a demo that uses the css keyframe animation to then transform the content all the way from one side to the other infinitely. n.b. Vendor prefixed versions not shown.
@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
                transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);

    }
    100% {
        -webkit-transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
                transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
    }
}

The only tweak you need is to set the animation duration and apply it to .ticker.
.ticker {
    animation-name: ticker;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    animation-timing-function: linear;
    animation-duration: 25s; // tweak based on number of items/desired speed
}

You can see the full demo

A: To make it scrolling from bottom to top, replace the left attribute with top. That's worked for me

A: you could do something like this

  this is the scrolling text

and a js function
function scroll() {
  $('#scrolltext').css('left', $('#scrollcontainer').width());
  $('#scrolltext').animate({
    left: '-='+($('#scrollcontainer').width()+$('#scrolltext').width())
  }, 2000, function() {
    scroll();
  });
}

scroll();

tested. can be found here: http://jsfiddle.net/zrW5q/85/

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I look forward to seeing what direction they go.
City staffers Wednesday plan to recommend to the City Council's Governance Committee that San Antonio move forward with a ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.
The recommendation comes after vetting by the Solid Waste Management Department, which researched policies in other cities across the state and the nation.
The committee, led by Mayor Julián Castro, could direct David McCary, director of the waste management department, to present his recommendations to the full council. But it's too soon to tell what the city's governing body might do with the proposal.
The bag-ban proposal took flight in November when Councilman Cris Medina filed a request asking that his council colleagues consider a prohibition on single-use plastic bags.
During a February round-table meeting with retail business leaders, environmentalists and others, Medina directed McCary to recommend a single approach for the council to consider.
Maintain the status quo with a continued focus on outreach to the 340,000 customers of the waste management department and inform them of an Aug. 1 start date for the city's plastic-bag recycling program.
See here and here for the background. As we know, the city of Dallas recently adopted a bag fee, which came on the heels of a request for an AG opinion on the legality of municipal bag laws. Assuming San Antonio takes some action – and I believe they will – then the focus may shift to Houston, since every other large city will have done something except for us. Mayor Parker has a lot on her plate, but I continue to believe this issue will come up here sooner or later.


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Tory Government to spend millions advertising child care benefit passed last year [1]
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The Conservative government is spending $3.5 million this year to advertise a child care benefit that was passed last year but is central to the Conservatives' re-election campaign, The Huffington Post Canada has learned.
This appears to be in addition to the $13.5 million that Finance Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency are planning to spend to promote last week's federal budget.
Documents obtained by HuffPost detail an estimated $3.5 million contract awarded in March to advertise the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). The ad campaign is also designed to encourage parents to register for the UCCB claim online - although those already receiving the benefit don't have to do anything to get the new money.
The Liberals pointed to the contract Monday as further evidence that the Conservative government is shamelessly using taxpayers money to promote the Tory brand.
"It's a deliberate commandeering of public resources as a continued attempt to drive up the Conservative brand in Canadian society," Ottawa Liberal MP David McGuinty told The Huffington Post Canada. The $3.5 million would have been better spent enhancing health care services and improving pensions for seniors living in poverty, he said.
The new ad campaign for the UCCB is green and Conservative blue, which McGuinty said is intended to confuse the viewer. "This is cheating the democratic system," the Liberal MP said. "It's using public resources for other purposes than they were intended."
- reprinted from the Huffington Post
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A: You can try this guide at your own risk.
But just go to the View menu and you'll see there are many ways to customize how PDFs can be displayed.

A: On my Mountain Lion Mac, I still have a Snow Leopard HD where I sometimes boot.  It has Preview 5.0.3.  So I tried running Preview 5.0.3 under Mountain Lion.  I just get the message that it cannot run under this version of OS X.


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Vale Max Merritt
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BY THORSTEN KAEDING
Slippin' Away
Max Merritt, year unknown. NFSA: 506220
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1941, Max Merritt went on to become one of the giants of the Australian and New Zealand music scenes in the 1960s and 70s.
His 1969 album Max Merritt and the Meteors is a landmark album in Australia, helping usher in a sophisticated R&B-tinged rock which perfectly encapsulated where Australian popular music was heading in the 1970s.
His best known song was 'Slippin' Away', off 1975's A Little Easier album. The song showcases Max's superb voice and smooth musicianship.
Reaching No. 2 in the Australian charts it remains one of the most recognised and loved songs from the period.
Listen to an excerpt from an NFSA oral history interview with Max Merritt, conducted by Nick Weare in 2008. Max talks about being discovered by Harry M Miller in New Zealand after he stole the show as opening act for Johnny O'Keefe:
Max Merritt discusses stealing the show from Johnny O'Keefe in New Zealand, in this oral history excerpt, 2008. NFSA: 759103
Max relocated to the US in 1977 but continued to visit and tour Australia. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008 and passed away in Los Angeles on 24 September 2020 after a long battle with the rare autoimmune disease, Goodpasture's syndrome.
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It has been so hot these last few days and I envy Victoria who is spending a couple of days down at the beach. Harvest has started round here so there is, as usual, a lot of tension in the air. It comes around every year but farmers always seem surprised! George is spending a week at Sparsholt learning tractor maintenance so we are one man short to drive the corn trailor.
Since visiting our village allottments (-they were immaculate) I've been doing a lot of gardening - weeding mainly. Everything is coming up now so we have beans, tomatoes, courgettes, potatoes and peas - but it all has to be picked so work, work, work.


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iBeacons: the hunt for stats
By Christopher Ratcliff	 August 26th 2014 11:59
Are there any numbers out there to justify the hype? Let's go on a little investigation.
If you're a regular reader of this blog, or in fact any publisher dealing in digital or marketing, you'll likely be well versed in the world of beacons, iBeacons and other near-field communications (NFC).
If not, head on over to this handy beginner's guide which should bring you up to speed.
Examples of beacons being used in everything from retail to one-off music or sporting events are becoming more frequent as the months roll on. It's an exciting time, and there's a genuine belief that this technology really will build the bridge between offline and online marketing.
Which is probably the reason why every individual use is so widely reported in the news. How many articles will you read proclaiming '2014 as the year of the iBeacon' by the end of the year? Beacons are still in a trial period and it's hard to tell if there is genuinely a massive push to use the technology or if online hype is perhaps blowing things out of proportion.
It's possibly too early to say. Although the first NFC enabled phone came out in 2006, retail trials didn't begin until 2012. It then wasn't until the end of 2013 that Apple began rolling out its own version of NFC (iBeacons) across all of its US stores.
That was only eight months ago. However in this short period of time, the iBeacon has penetrated the media, become the brand name widely recognised as the product name (joining Hoover and Sellotape) and has inspired a wave of marketers to adopt the technology and trial their own efforts.
How successful have some of these trials been? I did a little digging…
InMarket
InMarket is a company installing iBeacons in more than 200 US grocery stores including Safeway and Giant Eagle. These beacons send notifications via a number of advertising partner apps, like Conde Nast's Epicurious and Gannet's Key Ring.
According to an article in 9to5Mac from June 2014, interactions with advertised products increased 19 times after roll-out. This means an almost 20 times increase in the number of users interacting with in-app advertised products thanks to iBeacon notifications.
App usage was also 16.5 times greater for users who received an iBeacon notification vs those who didn't.
Users receiving an iBeacon notification were also 6.4 times more likely to keep an app on their phone.
A later article published last month reveals stats from InMarket's partnership with Hillshire Brands. The company witnessed a 20 times increase in purchase intent for its American Craft Link Sausages, which meant a 500% increase over the CPG average for mobile ad engagement.
American Craft also achieved a 36% increase in brand awareness and a lift in overall sales between April to June 2014 in the 10 US markets where iBeacons are deployed.
The campaign also experienced approximately 6,000 in-store engagements in its first 48 hours.
The US music festival that took place in June 2014 worked with Aloompa to set up 100 beacons across its 700 acre ground. This resulted in more than 97,000 push notifications being sent via its official iPhone app.
Festival Insights reveals the following data from Aloompa:
20% of app users opted-in for push notifications
Each of these users spent 102 minutes interacting with content
Each user received an average of 12.6 notifications over four days.
The company didn't collect any personal data about users and all the data was collected anonymously but the festival organisers were able to track the most popular stage, the average length people spent in specific areas of the festival, how many users went inside VIP and other areas.
The 'What Stage' was the most popular venue, 1,980 users went into the VIP section and the average time spent in the VIP section was 102 minutes. These figures in isolation may not be particularly helpful, but they do reveal an insight into what can be achieved with iBeacons and how data such as this can be used for future planning of major events.
For more on event marketing using iBeacons, check out David Moth's article on RFID and iBeacons.
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The stats we've got this week range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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Here's our genuine excuse for its tardiness. I was on honeymoon and David Moth forgot to do it in my absence.
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10 online marketing statistics from this week
A real mix for you this week, from chocolate bathtubs to push notifications.
Which brands are making gains on social? Just how much reach do organic posts gain anyway? What will the size the wearables market be?
All that and more in this week's online marketing stats roundup. Read on!
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Matchups for the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots:
When the Eagles (15-3) have the ball
The Patriots must be wary of a balanced offense that tore apart Minnesota Taylor Decker Jersey , which has a better overall defense than does New England. Forget about Nick Foles (9) being a backup quarterback; his postseason performances, particularly in the NFC title game, have been strong.
Foles will try to get TE Zach Ertz (86) involved early; he was unstoppable against the Vikings. Indeed, the Eagles have three tight ends they are comfortable going to, including Brent Celek (87) and Trey Burton (88). That places an onus on safeties Devin McCourty (32), as reliable as any player at that position in the league, and Patrick Chung (23).
Philadelphia's wideouts supposedly were a weakness heading into the season. Not quite. Alshon Jeffery (17) is a clear No. 1 target with excellent hands and the ability to get open all over the field. That frees up vastly improved Nelson Agholor (13) and veteran Torrey Smith (82). They will challenge the Patriots' solid cornerbacks, Malcolm Butler (21) and Stephon Gilmore (24).
New England's defensive backs will need a bolstered pass rush, something the Patriots manufacture with a variety of players, from Trey Flowers (98) to Geneo Grissom (96) to Lawrence Guy (93) to rookie Adam Butler (70) to the rejuvenated LB James Harrison (92). Philly is most staunch at center with Jason Kelce (62) and right tackle with Lane Johnson (65), both All-Pros.
One thing the Eagles are sure to try to keep New England's offense on the sideline is getting Jay Ajayi (36), former Patriot LeGarrette Blount (29) and rookie Corey Clement (30) some open space for runs. New England LB Kyle Van Noy (53) figures to have a busy day unless Philly falls behind.
When the Patriots (15-3) have the ball
Tom Brady (12) has won five Super Bowls Golden Tate III Jersey , four times as game MVP. Never mind that he is 40, he's playing as if he's in his prime – hey, he might be – and will test Philadelphia's versatile defense from the outset.
Oddly, while Brady led the NFL with 4,577 passing yards, no QB who paced the NFL in that category has won the Super Bowl in that season, going 0-5. Brady couldn't do it, and the others were Peyton Manning, Rich Gannon, Kurt Warner and Dan Marino.
It's essential that the Eagles get in Brady's face throughout. That means DLs Fletcher Cox (91), the best defensive player in this postseason, Brandon Graham (55) Teez Tabor Jersey , rookie Derek Barnett (96) and former Patriot Chris Long (56) must apply pressure. That's doable but not easy against an offensive line without any stars, but with plenty of skill. LT Nate Solder (77) and C David Andrews (60) are the key guys up front.
Philly must be alert not only for all of Brady's targets – WRs Brandon Cooks (14), Danny Amendola (80), Chris Hogan (15), RBs James White (28) and Dion Lewis (33) – but for Lewis and White in the running game. Both are shifty and flexible and have Brady's trust.
The Eagles' secondary, often criticized for its inconsistency, has gotten very stingy in the playoffs. Of course, CBs Ronald Darby (41), Jalen Mills (31) and Patrick Robinson (21) haven't faced this kind of offense.
Perhaps most critical among all matchups is whether All-Pro TE Rob Gronkowski (87) has recovered from a concussion. His confrontations with veteran S Malcolm Jenkins (27) could be telling.
Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski (3) rebounded from a rough 2016 to have a strong season. He made 37 out of 40 field goals in the regular season, going 4 for 4 on kicks of 50 or more yards. He is one of the league's most clutch kickers and is third in career postseason points in NFL history.
Lewis is the only player in this game to have returned a kickoff for a touchdown this season. He ranked fourth in the NFL with 24.8 yards per return.
Amendola is also a threat on punt returns. He averaged 8.6 yards per return during the regular season, including a long of 40 yards, and had a big one against Jacksonville in the AFC title game.
Philadelphia's Jake Elliott (4) set a postseason club record with a 53-yard field goal and has longer range than Gostkowski. But he is less reliable on extra points Christian Jones Jersey , having missed four.
P Donnie Jones (8) ranked 17th in net average and Kenjon Barner (38) filled in nicely after Darren Sproles was injured. Barner's best punt return went for 76 yards.
Coverage units are solid despite losing special-teams captain Chris Maragos.
Philly was in attack mode from the outset against Minnesota, and that's a good reflection on Doug Pederson and his staff. Pederson knows he can't back off against New England, and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is known for being aggressive.
Not much has to be said about a New England staff that is 5-2 in Super Bowls. A twist, not unprecedented but interesting, has both coordinators, Matt Patricia on defense and Josh McDaniels on offense, bound for head coaching spots elsewhere. Don't look for it to have any effect on this game.
The Eagles have never won a Super Bowl; their previous NFL title was in 1960. They have that extra edge that perennial underdogs – even in home playoff games as the No. 1 seed – would carry. Their confidence is soaring after they tore apart the stingiest scoring defense in the league for the conference championship.
New England probably doesn't need anything in this category. But the Patriots always seem to find some extr
SAN DIEGO — The Pirates pitching homecoming continues Saturday night at Petco Park.
On Friday, two San Diego County natives — and former high school teammates — pitched for Pittsburgh in downtown San Diego. Starter Joe Musgrove and reliever Steven Brault were raised a half-hour's drive to the east of Petco Park.
Saturday night, the focus shifts to northern San Diego County as Rancho Bernardo High grad Trevor Williams starts for the Pirates against his hometown club.
While Musgrove and Brault were facing the Padres for the first time, the 26-year-old Williams pitched six innings against the Padres on May 20 in Pittsburgh. He gave up four runs on four hits — including a two-run homer to Christian Villanueva — in six innings but did not get a decision in a game won by the Padres, 8-5.
The right-handed Williams (6-5, 4.03 ERA in 16 starts) will be opposed by left-handed rookie Joey Lucchesi (3-3 Luke Willson Jersey , 3.57 ERA). Lucchesi had just gone on the disabled list with a strained glute muscle when the Padres visited Pittsburgh in May.
Williams started the season with three straight wins but is 1-3 with a 6.09 ERA over his last seven starts. However, he allowed only one hit with seven strikeouts in seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers two starts ago on June 18. That happened to be his only win since May 15.
Saturday night will be his eighth road start of the season. He is 2-2 with a 4.42 ERA on the road. But he is 0-2 with a 7.23 ERA in his last four road starts after opening the season with a 2-0 mark and a 1.50 ERA in his first three road starts.
Williams is coming off a loss in his most recent start against the Arizona Diamondbacks last Sunday afternoon. Williams gave up three runs on five hits in six innings while the Pirates were being shutout.
Lucchesi, 25, will be making his third start since returning from the disabled list June 20.
His first outing on the day he was activated lasted only 1 2/3 innings as he gave up four runs on three hits — including two homers — and two walks in just 1 2/3 innings against Oakland. On June 26, Lucchesi allowed no runs and only one hit and two walks with four strikeouts in Texas, but came out of the game after four innings when he reached his pre-set limit of 70 pitches.
Padres manager Andy Green said Lucchesi now has the green light to go deeper into Saturday's game if the performance merits it.
Saturday will be Lucchesi's 12th start around his 33-game stay on the disabled list. At the time of his injury, Lucchesi was 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA in nine starts – although his ERA had climbed in five of his six starts before going in the disabled list. The Padres are 4-7 in games started by Lucchesi — who has given up 10 home runs in 53 innings, accounting for 15 of the 23 runs he has allowed.
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Thoreson v. Uninsured Employers' Fund Respondent
LEONARD L. THORESON Petitioner/Employer
UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND Respondent and RODNEY HINKLE Claimant/Respondent.
Submitted: July 31, 2000
Affirmed in nonciteable decision 2002 MT 6
ORDER AMENDING FINDINGS OF FACT
Summary: Petitioner moved to amend Court's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment, arguing the record did not support some factual findings. Prior Order Amending Findings of Fact neglected to respond to one of petitioner's contentions.
Held: One paragraph is corrected; other requests denied.
¶1 Petitioner has moved to amend the Court's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment which were filed June 28, 2000. 2000 MTWCC 40. I have reviewed a rough electronic transcript of the trial and respond to each of the contentions made in the motion.
¶2 The following are the petitioner's contentions and the Court's responses.
¶3 Contention 1: Petitioner contends as follows:
1. Regarding ¶31, Leonard Thoreson states that this is not supported by the record and is an inaccurate summary of the evidence presented in the following respects: a.Leonard was not located on the porch of his house at the time Pat Malatare and Hinkle were smoking, but rather went out some time later.
b. Leonard did not smell marijuana smoke at that time Malatare and Hinkle were on the porch, but rather some time later after they had left. Consequently, he did not know who had smoked (rather than "was smoking") marijuana, if either of them. This is significant as the court faults Leonard for failing to inquire, but by the time he would have had a basis to inquire, discourage or stop the activity, Malatare and Hinkle were gone. (The next time Thoreson saw Hinkle, it was at the job site after the accident had occurred.) It is further significant in light of the court's finding in ¶32, that Leonard did not observe Hinkle stumbling or slurring words at this time, which was more than an hour prior to Hinkle's injury. The knowledge required under Section 39-71-407(4), M.C.A. 1995, would have to be of impairment sufficient to be a major contributing cause of the accident, which is lacking on this record.
c. The court has held that Leonard Thoreson was Rodney Hinkle's employer at the time of this accident. ¶52. Without conceding this issue, and for the purpose of the current argument, this Court must then further consider that, at the time of this injury, employers were under particular restrictions against requiring blood or urine tests for detection of drugs or alcohol as a condition for employment under M.C.A. [sic] 39-2-304(1)(b), M.C.A. 1995, and for continued employment after an initial hire, to have sufficient information to believe that a particular employee's faculties are impaired on the job (-304(c)(i)). Any violation by an employer of that section in any regard was a criminal misdemeanor. Section 39-2-304(5), M.C.A. 1995. Therefore, the amount of action an employer could take at that time even with sufficient actual knowledge was very limited.
d. The evidence in this record does not establish sufficient particularized knowledge by the employer (as held) of the particular person impaired, the level of impairment at the time of the accident, and the possible effect of the level of impairment on ability to perform the work expected [n. The court has found that Hinkle acted recklessly at the time of his injury in ¶46.] to relieve Rodney Hinkle of responsibility for his own injuries and shift it to his employer. The term "knowledge" is generally considered to be of a higher order than mere notice; knowledge is considered sufficient to satisfy a requirement of notice. See Sundheim v. Reef Oil Corporation, 247 Mont 244, 252, 806 P.2d 503, (1991); Philadelphia & R.R.Co. V. Smith, 64 Fed. 679, 682 (3rd Cir. 1894); Moore v. Kenockee Tp., Mich., 42 N.W. 944, 947 (1889). Knowledge is defined as the act, fact or state of knowing, which is in turn defined as having a clear perception or understanding of; being sure or well informed about. Webster's New Word College Dictionary, 1997. The definitions lead to the conclusion that knowledge is the possession of actual, specific and particularized information, and is not satisfied by speculation, notice or further inquiry, which terms are not contained in Section 39-91-407(4), M.C.A. 1995. Just as Hinkle has been given the benefit of a literal interpretation of the requirements of the independent contractor law, Section 39-71-120 M.C.A. !995 [sic], so should Leonard Thoreson be given the benefit of a literal application of the standard knowledge on the part of the employer in terms of employee use of intoxicants under Section 39-71-407(4).
(Petition to Amend Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment or for New Trial at 1-3.)
         ¶4 Response to (a) and (b): Leonard Thoreson (Thoreson) testified that he was in the house when he observed claimant and Pat Malatare (Malatare), through a window, smoking on the porch. He further testified that when he later walked out onto the porch, while the claimant and Malatare were getting "ready to go in the pickup," he could smell marijuana. Thoreson also testified that he arrived at the house before the accident and saw claimant go up the ladder to the roof. Malatare, who was the most credible witness at trial, testified that Thoreson had the ladders in his truck and they had to wait for him to arrive at the job site before they could carry the shingles to the roof; after Thoreson arrived they got the ladders and carried the shingles to the roof. Whether or ...


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He was just covering his a$$.
She added that she saw Franken a couple of years after the incident occurred, at a USO gala. She said Franken found her in a room at the event and she was "very cold to him."
"He had a chance to apologize to me then, because he knew — he knew exactly what he did to me then and that picture was out there," she said.
While Franken has said all of the right things since being called out, this still is a pretty classic example of knowing what to say, but really just being sorry that you were caught.
Without that photographic proof, Al Franken would have never admitted to doing anything wrong.
"I respect women. I don't respect men who don't"
Yeah.........Revisit this quote in a week.
He's just another Dem who abuses his power caught with his pants down and none of his words will change that.
When's the impeachment for him?
If he steps down from office then he will take responsibility, until then just words.
It seems to me his second apology was to save his career.
She was wearing a vest (the same kind I used to stop BULLETS).
It's like saying "he grabbed my leg through a car door".
I hate Franken with a passion and wish he would step down. However there is ZERO guilt in that picture.
Cool, go and do it to a female wearing her IBA and see what she says. According to your logic, no guilt there.
That, or you know nothing of females, hence your username.
I have been looking but can not find anything Fraken might have said about Moore.


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Write Like the Pros
By Willis Turner
Ever read something that just doesn't sound right? It may be hard to put your finger on, but the copy feels awkward. You find yourself devoting more attention to the writing than to the message it's trying to convey.
Or maybe you've tried to write something, and the words that sounded so good in your head don't quite make it onto the paper in front of you.
Whether you're the writer or the reader, you may be a victim of amateur writing. It's not that it's bad necessarily. It's just not quite good enough.
If you're struggling to find that bit of je ne sais quoi that makes copy come alive on the page, maybe this will help.
It's an abbreviated "Pro-Am" checklist that contrasts a few writing techniques. It's arbitrary and not remotely complete. There are thousands more; enough for someone to write a book (hmmmm...). See if any of these sound uncomfortably familiar:
Ams can't write unless they're "inspired."
Pros write every day. They know that, just as with musicians, there's no such thing as too much practice.
Ams Just want to get it down. Because they don't write every day, it never becomes second nature, so they feel relieved when the chore of writing is done.
Pros want to get it as right as it can be. They revise. And revise. And keep revising right up to the deadline.
Ams want to cram everything they think is relevant into a package. They try to say it all and, as a result, say nothing.
Pros stick to one point. They establish the thesis early, and stay with that topic, and emotional response, until they've led the reader in a straight line from the attention-getting lead to the motivating conclusion.
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The Heavenly Quran (), according to a common Islamic belief, is a primordial version of the revealed Quran.

History
The idea of a holy book or other religious totem being based on an archetype preserved in heaven is not unique to Islam but goes back "thousands of years" to "the early Summerians" according to Alfred Guillaume.

In the revealed Quran
Quranic verses  and  referred to "mother of the book" (umm al-kitab); verse  refers to a "well-guarded tablet" (lawh mahfuz) and  to a "concealed book" (kitab maknun). Revelation of the Quran is described as being "sent down" in verse :

It is also called kalam allah — the word of God — and to most Muslims is eternal and uncreated attribute of God, as opposed to something written or created by God.
The Quran that resides in heaven is distinct from the earthly Quran. It is disputed whether the revealed Quran is a precise copy of the Heavenly Quran or an abridged version. Commonly, Injil and the Islamic notion of Torah are thought to be part of the Heavenly Quran.

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In recovery we learn to seek God for better and more important reasons than the reasons we had when we first started. As we progress, we learn to seek Him and to surrender to Him for the best reason: God Himself. We came to God because we had to, but we stay with God because we learn to live in His grace. There is no other place for us to find a life that is worth living.
Having come to know the greatest joy in the universe – God – I have been enlarged so that I am ready for more of whatever good God has to give me. My appetite for badness - my addiction that is - has lessened and my appetite for goodness has increased. My soul is not yet completely satisfied, but it is filled up with a joy that overrides my yearning when I direct myself to God whom I know through Christ Jesus.
Life is simpler now. It's as simple as this, With God there is life; without God there is no life. This simple principle transforms everything I think, feel and do. With it, I become the kind of man who lives privately just like I would if everyone were watching me. I wrote this poem as a prayer. It sums it up for me.
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Former synagogue site on the market
Andrew Schroedter
(Crain's) -- In a move that could spur development on a Rogers Park parcel that has long been a neighborhood eyesore, the site of a former synagogue is going up for sale, with a lofty price tag of $4.8 million.
The 20,800-square-foot property at 1233-1243 W. Pratt Blvd. could be rezoned to accommodate up to 52 residential units, said Susan Silver, executive vice-president with Chicago-based Millennium Properties R/E Inc., which is marketing the now-vacant land. The temple closed in 1999.
But Alderman Joe Moore (49th), who for years has sought to have the site redeveloped, said the asking price was "unreasonable."
"C'mon, give me a break," Mr. Moore said.
Ms. Silver declined to comment on Mr. Moore's criticism of the asking price, but said she expected strong interest from developers.
"It's an interesting piece because there's not a lot of open space in that neighborhood," Ms. Silver said.
The property is still controlled by the remaining members of Congregation Beth Shalom. Ms. Silver said they didn't want to comment.
The members tore down the dilapidated structure earlier this year, after the Daley administration threatened to acquire the property through eminent domain. Before its demolition, the building had been damaged in a fire.
"It had every wild animal imaginable living there," Mr. Moore said. "It was an eyesore and a breeding ground for rodents."
With its membership dwindling, the synagogue closed about eight years ago, he said.
Since its closing, several developers offered to buy the synagogue but the "congregation always backed out" of those deals, Mr. Moore said.
City officials, frustrated by the inactivity, in 2005 had the property included in the Devon-Sheridan TIF (tax-increment financing) district, and earlier this year began the process of acquiring the parcel.
Mr. Moore said that could still happen but for now he's waiting to see if it's sold.
"In my ideal world, they'd come to terms with a developer and the city will not have to get involved," Mr. Moore says.
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Scandal-ridden GGGI in 'unhealthy relationship' with McKinsey
Leaked documents show that a McKinsey associate was able to play what experts call "a problematic double role" in internal GGGI affairs, possibly ensuring that contracts went to McKinsey – in violation of GGGI's own rules. Today, the former McKinsey associate is a deputy director general of the organization
NOTE: This is an abridged translation of a Danish newspaper article where some details are left out. The original piece in Danish should be considered the authoritative version
For over a year, successive directors-general and board members have insisted that they are doing their utmost to clean up the act in the scandalridden climate organization Global Green Growth Institute. Still, in some respects the cleanup never really seems to have materialised.
»When you look at the organization's history in the past, chances of an effective cleanup always were quite small«, says professor in economics Christian Bjørnskov from Aarhus University.
The history that Bjørnskov, who is an expert on development economy, is alluding to is a long and complicated one. It involves the very intimate links between GGGI and the consulting firm McKinsey, in particular in respect to a certain Dr. Mattia Romani, an Italian who back in 2010 was as a senior consultant with McKinsey where he worked on GGGI's first project. His role in that project evolved into a collaboration critized by many experts today.
Notably, McKinsey is mentioned several times in the critical report by the Korean National Audit Office (BAI) published in November 2012, following its review of GGGI: Outsourced contracts went to McKinsey without any competitive bidding. Sudden cost overruns emerged and were approved in violation of rules, and it turned out that some of the spending could not be accounted for.
Internal documents obtained by In formation, Denmark's Independent Daily, now shows how Dr. Mattia Romani interfered in GGGI's evaluation of his actual employer, McKinsey's work. At the same time, he played an active role in the planning of activities that culminated in new orders for the consulting firm. Nevertheless, as of March 2013, he was appointed deputy director general of GGGI by a committee of "three to four people," says GGGI – among those its chairman, the former Danish prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
In fact, Mattia Romanis association with GGGI dates back to the beginning of its joint venture with his former employer, McKinsey. It has not been possible, however, to ascertain the exact date.
«Romani was seconded to the GGGI in July 2011,« the climate organization states in an email sent as a response to Information's query .
However, the internal mails that Information has seen document that already late in 2010, Dr. Mattia Romani was involved in GGGI's affairs.
»It certainly would appear that for a longer period, Romani was wearing two hats", Bjørnskov observes when presented with the content of the internal GGGI documents obtained by Information: "This has the smell of a significant conflict of interests: Apparently, GGGI had developed an unhealthy relationship with McKinsey and vice versa«, says the professor.
An example of the intimate relationship between McKinsey and GGGI as personified by Dr. Mattia Romani takes place in December 2010. On the 4th of December Romani, sends a GGGI presentation to the organization's deputy director-general and a number of other recipients with GGGI email-addresses:
»Please take a look at a brief presentation that I would like to use to update the Board on the proposed country projects for 2011«, Mattia Romani writes.
Thus, the McKinsey consultant is involved in helping to plan GGGI's activities for 2011. In part, in relation to activities that concern the further development of projects in Ethiopia and Indonesia, to which McKinsey already was assigned; in part at an irrigation project in Ethiopia. The latter project was originally instigated by the consulancy firm and GGGI joined it subsequently on McKinsey's recommendation. In spite of McKinsey's earlier involvement in GGGI's projects, the rules require that other companies are also given a chance to bid on new projects as well as partaking in new phases of existing ones.
And this is exactly why a McKinsey associate such as Mr Mattia Romani should not be involved in anything that GGGI planned to do in the future, Bjørnskov stresses:
»This is a most reprehensible procedure. At this point, he would able to direct the process with relative ease and ensure that it pointed to a given conclusion that only McKinsey had the necessary skills,« Bjørnskov says.
Only in the context of another project outsourced by GGGI to McKinsey – the contract is valid from the 16th of February 2011, but wasn't signed undtil the 28th of April 2011– is Dr. Mattia Romani's secondmendt to the GGGI formally agreed. According to the contract between McKinsey and GGGI, the agreement contains a "de facto secondment of Mattia Romani to support GGGI's country program". At the end of the same year, Romani is listed on the organization's website as "head of the London office".
Already in March 2011, the McKinsey employee is described as responsible for "coordination of country program analyzes", however, in an overview paper detailing the structure of GGGI's organization from a board meeting in GGGI in March 2011. Thus, parts of the McKinsey projects fall under his responsibility. And two minutes from April 2011 also show that even before his formal posting, Mr Mattia Romani already was an embedded participant in the meetings in GGGI's management committee.
»He's not even listed as a guest. He is a regular particant in these meetings, and this falls clearly outside the framework of how these things are done. In this way, he puts himself in a situation where he is able to control the process«, says Bjørnskov .
Mr Mattia Romani (simply listed in the minutes as "MRO") participates in the meetings on the 12th and 20th April 2011 to discuss the upcoming bidding process for the organization's projects with various procurement models in play. According to the minutes from the 12th of April, Romani continued discussions with two other GGGI officials after the meeting:
»JTY (GGGI's deputy director general, ed.), LMK (who is jointly responsible for GGGI's country program, ed.) and MRO talked about this and discussed the effects and advantages/ disadvantages of different options«, the summary says.
"This is part of the bidding process and Romani is instrumental in organizing this process while at the same time being employed by another party in the process. This is almost like asking DSB (Danish railway company) to write the rules for biddings on railway operations", Bjørnskov says.
Mattia Romani severed his last formal ties with McKinsey as of the 1st of March this year , when he was appointed as one of GGGI's two deputy director-generals. Nevertheless, his appointment still draws criticism from professors in economics.
»Now, this has become an entrenched strategy to have a certain kind of projects associated with a certain kind of consultants. But here, you get the same person positioned as being responsible for future projects. So obviously there is a great danger that you will continue to run in the same groove. The field is not opened up,« professor in financial management at Aalborg University Per Nikolaj Bukh observes.
Mr. Mattia Romani has not wished to comment and McKinsey didn't respond to Information's queries. Nor has GGGI chairman Lars Løkke Rasmussen been willing to make himself available for an interview appointment on the possible conflicts of interest or other issues regarding Dr. Mattia Romani.
But GGGI's current Director-General, the Australian Howard Bamsey, has told Information that the the issue of a possible conflict of interest never was raised during the hiring committee's discussions – neither in relation to Mattia Romani or other possible candidates for the post of Deputy Director-General.
Mr Bamsey who sat in the appointment committee together with Mr Rasmussen had according to his own admission no knowledge of about the circumstances described in the documents obtained by Information and therefore doesn't wish to comment on whether they will prompt any new steps.
The Director-General also points out that GGGI relies heavily on being able to use consultants since it is a relatively small organization. He also stresses that McKinsey is only one of several partners and that GGGI continuously decides on conflicts of interest from case to case:
»If problems arise, we will pursue them just as vigourously as any other international organization would. I have full confidence that Mattia (Mr Romani, ed.) will do the right thing in such a situation.«
The director-general's assurances, however, leave economics professor Bjørnskov unconvinced.
»Nothing concrete in any of these evaluations indicate that they have managed to build their own skills. And in principle, this would imply that that McKinsey and other firms remain firmly in control of GGGI«, he says.
Translated by Niels Ivar Larsen
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