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Invest NI Welcomes Date and Rate for Corporation Tax
Commenting on the Northern Ireland Executive announcement that a reduced rate of Corporation Tax of 12.5 per cent, and a date of April 2018 have been confirmed, Alastair Hamilton, CEO Invest Northern Ireland said: "Northern Ireland is already the most successful region in the UK for Inward Investment, on a per capita basis, based on our ability to attract cost centre, service based projects.
"A reduced rate of Corporation Tax will significantly add to the attractiveness of Northern Ireland as an investment location for existing and potential new investors and bring benefits to our local business base. It will open doors for us to be able to compete for, and seek to attract, new operations, which are tax sensitive.
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Skanska invests EUR 29 M, about SEK 308 M, in the third phase of Nordic Light, an office complex located in Budapest, Hungary. Nordic Light Trio will offer a total leasable area of approximately 14,000 square meters on 6 floors above the ground and 3 underground parking levels.
The project will be located on the Pest side of the river Danube. This last phase will complete the already existing Nordic Light office complex, which first two buildings were delivered, leased and sold in 2016.
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3 hours ago, Lordmandeep said:
this is about the 4th or 5th time the WHO has backtracked after making a questionable declaration ?
Maybe if you learn about WHO announcements through right-wing twitter.
13 minutes ago, elcaballero said:
I do think restrictions akin to another shutdown would be a disaster both socially and economically so soon after "reopening" in a lot of places, and am curious as to where everyone thinks we're heading in the shorter term (this summer?).
The plateau in new cases remains puzzling but as long as daily deaths continue to decline (as they have for six weeks), it is reasonable to be slightly optimistic.
Barnack 11,306
1 minute ago, MrGlass2 said:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/who-covid-19-asymptomatic-spread-1.5604353
WHO backtracks on claim that asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is 'very rare'
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-who-clarification-of-their-statement-on-26-04-20-about-immunity-passports/
I am curious about others case ? It is different to change position over time (human to human, no mask for asymptomatic in crowded interior space) and the announcement correction because of miscommunication issues.
There's now a lot of talk about transmission picking up again in the US, but I'm not familiar with the evidence for or against that claim. It seems like nationally, we are still trending down, but I guess I don't know what the picture looks like regionally. I do think restrictions akin to another shutdown would be a disaster both socially and economically so soon after "reopening" in a lot of places, and am curious as to where everyone thinks we're heading in the shorter term (this summer?).
In the next few weeks, I think we're heading for as rapid an open as we had for closure. I think by July 4th, 95% of all activities in all states will be open and in use.
Is this a great idea? Opinions differ. But, looking at Georgia, it seems like the "best of all current options." When people don't want to stay home anymore, better to get them back to work and back to their daily lives vs continuing to force them to stew at home and then lash out in multiple different, and many times, hurtful ways...
And, we have rule of law in the country. Now that the "emergency" part of covid is over, states would have to actually make laws to keep folks home and things closed. Not one state legislature seems to want to take up this task...and if they don't, we can't just have 1 person diktat continuing into perpetuity...again, that's how we start to have folks lash out in different, and many times hurtful ways...
10 minutes ago, Barnack said:
In this case, for example, she was making a more subtle point that was misunderstood by some journalists then immediately used by the Bolsonaros of the world to claim there was no need for any lockdown.
Same thing for the immunity announcement: it may have been poorly worded for non-specialists, but claiming they had to "backtrack" a mistake is just bad faith - often done by people who don't like the WHO because Trump and similar leaders now blame the WHO for their own incompetence.
IndustriousAngel 5,074
https://covid19-projections.com/#view-projections
there's curves and trends for each state; while the situation in past hotspots like NY or Louisiana is improving, there are other states where infections are on the rise, so there's no "overall" picture, rather a mix - and I'd guess, restrictions will be the same - lenient in some regions, strict in others.
2 minutes ago, MrGlass2 said:
Tweet after the press conference is error correction we are talking about, if during the press conference asymptomatic was not defined to be different than pre-symptomatic and that was important as a distinction, that where you have your communication error.
1 minute ago, IndustriousAngel said:
Most important for the reopening will be contact tracing (at the very least at a basic level, for local outbreaks, and hopefully better than that) and strict regulation for workplaces, shops, transport... It is hard to predict how it will look in a couple of months: it is all happening at the state level, since the federal government doesn't appear to do much in this respect (except try to grant immunity to employers and business owners, which would hurt the effort).
Same thing for the immunity announcement: it may have been poorly worded for non-specialists
The annoucement you are right is just poorly worded for first paragaph readers:
https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/immunity-passports-in-the-context-of-covid-19
But the tweet was quite the phrasing and was after immunity was well demonstrated for monkey, SARS, and study like those https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0819-2 where out, making the althought we expect to be the case... in the public messaging perfectly reasonable to be put there (or even question the idea of that messaging at all).
often done by people who don't like the WHO because Trump and similar leaders now blame the WHO for their own incompetence.
In the USA but almost all the world college educated healthcare are not from there, do not care for Trump and many talk the same about the WHO
6 minutes ago, Barnack said:
Communication "error" is very different from an actual error that the WHO would have to "walk back". It isn't the WHO's fault if some journalist writes an article immediately after a press conference with a misleading headline, or a tweet.
Just curious, have you read the actual report?
the available evidence from contact tracing reported by Member States suggests that asymptomatically-infected individuals are much less likely to transmit the virus than those who develop symptoms.
Furthermore, among two studies which carefully investigated secondary transmission from cases to contacts, one found no secondary transmission among 91 contacts of 9 asymptomatic cases,(33) while the other reported that 6.4% of cases were attributable to pre-symptomatic transmission.(32) The available data, to date, on onward infection from cases without symptoms comes from a limited number of studies with small samples that are subject to possible recall bias and for which fomite transmission cannot be ruled out.
1 hour ago, MrGlass2 said:
Communication "error" is very different from an actual error that the WHO would have to "walk back".
Communication error is what I thought the person you responded too was talking about, if we talk about walk back (mask, human to human) there would be many but that a different subject.
Not completely but that little section why I pointed out the communication error between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic, that not something your audience can be expected to know and not that relevant considering how long pre-symptomatic the period is, it is nice when talking about how good a vaccin or a large percentage of people immune will be (i.e. they should not be carier that will be an transmission hasard in the future).
Edited June 10, 2020 by Barnack
For the US, it is possible that this week will have the last day with 1K+ deaths.
Lordmandeep 18,305
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2 hours ago, MrGlass2 said:
I am unsure of which bizzaro world where the CBC in Canada is right wing Twitter? 😅
The issue is the WHO should stop putting complex health guidance into one liners on twitter.
What i am saying is the WHO does not deserve to be a scapegoat but it has done itself no favours in its conduct either.
Anyone that deals with any sort of communication dealings with the public even something like Toastmasters is taught "know your audience". It is job number 1 to ensure you say things in a manner that cant be misunderstood and identity things people may not understand.
Its now the 5th time they said something and backtracked it the next day.
Edited June 10, 2020 by Lordmandeep
cax16 6,482
Copper Account
Good article from Mich with 4 infectious disease personnel rating 36 activities from high risk (10) to low risk.
Their 2 highest risk activities are bars and large music concerts. Two least risky activities - playing tennis and getting takeout food.
https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/06/from-hair-salons-to-gyms-experts-rank-36-activities-by-coronavirus-risk-level.html
FWIW, large sports stadiums were rated an 8 and movie theaters a 6.
Why do you conclude this? There may be a lull, but I see things getting much worse at some point. It is inevitable with so many things opening back up.
NoobSaibot 852
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
MrGlass could be expecting the numbers to grow. In fact, that's exactly what I would expect with the protests and with states gradually reopening things.
1 hour ago, RamblinRed said:
Eh...it's 4 people's opinions probably based on what they want to do.
When pools were a 7, playgrounds were a 6, and bowling was a 5, I ignored it:). I mean, kids don't get killed by Covid...and kids are the only ones who play on playgrounds, so by definition, that should be a 1 risk (not to mention, we still have no proof kids are passing a disease that doesn't affect them - we are just guessing b/c of how they pass diseases which do affect them)...so, no one's gonna die of Covid on the playground.
But, I guess if you're 70+ with pre-existing conditions and need someone to rate activities that should and shouldn't get you out of the house...okay...
Edited June 10, 2020 by TwoMisfits
Porthos 48,685
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I'm SO EXCITED! I got my neighborhood pool open. We have an open house this Saturday to get passes and photos, to sign "we won't sue you if we get sick - aka, swim at your total own risk" waivers, and to sign up for time slots so we can all social distance and keep the hourly attendance low (til we move to a further phase). But I don't care b/c WE GOT A POOL! I spent a month working with my county's councilman, the pool board, and my neighbors to convince them this was a good idea and how to do it to not get sued (see the waivers - this was the biggest sticking point), and it happened! So, all the walks seeing the gorgeous pool filled but just sitting there have paid off (it was on those walks that I got some pool board members ears to discuss strategy and plans)...
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Location: Merritt, BC
13 hours ago, Lordmandeep said:
The Who is its worst enemy right now.
And people gave me sanctimonious scoldings for not taking the WHO seriously.
@Lordmandeep what do you think of the government of Canada maintaining their allegiance to the WHO and not their own internal health authorities?

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Medicare for None
Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold an online town-hall meeting next Tuesday regarding his single-payer health-care legislation. Mr. Sanders calls it "Medicare for All." But the text of the bill itself reveals a more accurate name: Medicare for None. The Orwellian way in which Mr. Sanders characterizes his plan speaks to the larger problem facing the left, whose plans for health care remain so radical that speaking of them honestly would prompt instant repulsion from most voters.
Last September, the socialist Mr. Sanders and 16 Democratic colleagues introduced what they style the Medicare for All Act. Section 901(a) of the bill explicitly states that "no benefits shall be available under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act"—that is, Medicare—"for any item or service furnished beginning on or after the effective date" of the new single-payer program.
While Mr. Sanders claims that his bill would extend Medicare to all, it would instead create an entirely new program while borrowing the Medicare name. Case in point: Section 701(d) of the Sanders bill would liquidate the existing Medicare trust funds, transferring their entire proceeds into a new "Universal Medicare Trust Fund."
If the roughly 59 million Medicare enrollees have qualms about giving up their current coverage, at least they'll have company. The bill would also end Medicaid (except for long-term care), the State Children's Health Insurance Program, federal employee coverage, and Tricare for the military. And it would prohibit any insurer, including any employer, from covering benefits and services provided through the government system.
Out of nearly 330 million Americans, the only ones who would retain their current coverage are the 2.2 million who receive services from the Indian Health Service and the 9.3 million who get it from the Veterans Administration. Is Mr. Sanders's decision to preserve VA coverage—in which, as we learned in 2014, veterans died while waiting months for treatment—suggestive of the type of care he has in mind for all Americans?
Selling a bill that would abolish Medicare as "Medicare for All" takes some chutzpah—akin to the promise that if you like your health-care plan, you can keep it. Here's hoping that the American people, having been subjected once to the disastrous consequences of the left's reassuring but deceitful rhetoric on health care, don't get fooled again.
This post was originally published at The Wall Street Journal.
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233 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Just How Much of a Uto... · 0 replies · +2 points
Well, would you look at that, there are conspiracy theorists even in the brony community.
Not criticizing you by the way. I don't know shit about Illuminati and whatever, but it's clear as water that there are many conspiracies out there... and that our world is led by people who do not share the "humanists" values of the people... not humanist in the sense of the Lumières of course - these guys were actually pretty much jerks, have you read Voltaire ? Now Voltaire is typically the kind of asshole who gave his ideas to the governing people of our time... if that's humanism, then I'm not an humanist: I want to live in a world of compassion, not in a world in which the strong must pray on the weak.
245 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Poor Internet Explorer... · 0 replies · +1 points
I kinda resent the fact that this is setting IE pony as the victim here.
The real victims are the web developers. How much stuffed animals were beaten by poor developers who needed a break from IE ? How much coffee machines were sucked dry for the same purposes ? Think about them !
251 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - French Season 4 Song C... · 0 replies · +1 points
True that, us French have a history of shitty dubbing (with this one probably generating the most WTF/s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiZWAq2R8Hg). We should be proud of it.
266 weeks ago @ http://www.equestriaga... - Legends of Equestria R... · 1 reply · +1 points
My. It takes a lot of dedication to do such a thing. I'm even more thankful to the guy then !
Keep up the good work everyone !
268 weeks ago @ http://www.equestriaga... - Legends of Equestria R... · 3 replies · +1 points
Kudos on releasing the private server. I finally know for sure that I at least will be able to try out the game !
The server uses Qt. A wise choice. I'm interested in whether the game also uses Qt, and how extensively does it use it ?
I'm currently working on a prototype for a game engine embedding Qt: it would be pretty nice to be able to develop game interfaces in QML/Javascript. Is Qt only used for backend stuff (that's most likely the case, for so many good reasons), or did they also used elements of QtGui or QtQuick ?
269 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Animation: Night Mare · 0 replies · +1 points
He doesn't want to draw ponies. He wants to be a pony.
And the video doesn't advocate suicide as an answer to anything else.
269 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Mentally Advanced Seri... · 0 replies · +6 points
Though he said he was done with Rainbow Dash Presents, I'm pretty sure he didn't mention MAS :) !
272 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Introducing Community ... · 1 reply · +2 points
As true as that is in the real world... in the Internet, having a great idea is far from enough.
In the Internet, you better be able to do all the jobs, because not only there's not so many people with the skills needed, the few people that are indeed there won't help you just because the idea is great.
In the real world you have many ways of convincing people to join a project: since you're not behind an avatar, you have a lot more credibility. On the Internet the only thing that gives you credibility is the prototype. If you can't make a prototype on your own, good luck finding partners for the adventure.
Plus, the Internet: your project is going to involve no more than a small team. There's no room for a high-up director role: you're going to be the ground-floor coordinator. And ground-floor coordinator is a hard/pointless job to do if you can't relate properly to the people you're working with.
I don't want to be the downer, but if the only thing you have are ideas, you're just going to be another one of these guys that go on forums to create topics that are dead as soon as they're posted.
272 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Introducing Community ... · 3 replies · +3 points
Damn straight. It's a thing people seem to never understand: we're not going to get rid of programming. Because programming is a better solution.
You don't have to know how to program to be a good game designer, but for a game to happen, one needs a programmer. And if you're a good game designer and want your game to actually happen, then you shouldn't worry *just* about programming. A good game designer isn't the best at anything, but he must be able to do everything. Don't worry about programming: it's the easy, mechanical part. When it works, you know it. Do worry about the art, the music, the 3D, the writing: now those are hard to get a grasp on.
277 weeks ago @ Equestria Daily - Discussion: Luna Was S... · 0 replies · +2 points
It's 1 dream per sleep cycle, which means 3 dreams is between 4h30 and 5h of sleep.
Note that the REM sleep isn't the 30 last minute of sleep: before you wake up, there's actually another phase during which you're supposed to forget the dream. As long as that phase has started, no matter when you wake up, you won't remember a thing. If you ask me, the fact you're not remembering your dreams only means that you're sleeping well.
My bet is you're either someone who handles stress very well, or a pothead.
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On Monday afternoon, Baylor's Diversity and Inclusion program held a THIS Matters forum called "Patriotism, Protest and Pro-Athletes," where eight panelists gave their take on the highly controversial "Take a Knee" political movement currently taking the political and sports world by storm.
The movement, started by former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during a game's national anthem over a year ago. Kaepernick has since inspired several different professional athletes and NFL teams to do the same. However, various NFL owners and even President Donald Trump have offered their own different opinions towards the political stance.
As the forum began, the panelists included several Baylor students, professors and faculty. The meeting was held in the Barfield Drawing Room and more than 40 people were in attendance. The discussion opened with a disclaimer letting the audience know that the area would be a safe space for anyone to be able to voice their opinions and thoughts.
With each answer, a different perspective was offered to attendees on how every individual panelist felt about the topic.
Mandy Hinshaw, Waco senior and a Veteran, brought up a discussion on the fact of whether or not political protests are as effective as many make them out to be.
Elise Edwards, a lecturer in the Baylor Religion Department, countered Hinshaw's opinion saying that protests are meant to gain the public's attention and make people uncomfortable.
After the panel was done voicing their different viewpoints, the audience was encouraged to get into small groups with provided peer leaders and come up with questions that furthered the rest of the discussion.
At the end of the forum, students were invited to continue coming to discussions like Monday's panel to help raise awareness within the Baylor community about important national issues.
THIS Matters events are held throughout the school year depending on topics seen fit for open discussion within the community. To get more involved within the Diversity and Inclusion program or to share ideas on how to improve Baylor's campus, contact Dean for Student Development in the Division of Student Life, Dr. Elizabeth Palacios.


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Home Exams OVER 454 UNIVERSITIES TO CONDUCT FINAL YEAR EXAMS BY SEPTEMBER: UGC
OVER 454 UNIVERSITIES TO CONDUCT FINAL YEAR EXAMS BY SEPTEMBER: UGC
The students, teachers, and parents across the country are spreading their nest wide to cancel final year exams. The conduct of University level exams as per revised UGC guidelines have created a state of unrest in the country. The revised guidelines by UGC have made the conduct of final year exams mandatory. All the state and central Universities are asked to conduct exams in offline, online, or blended mode.
The University Grant Commission had reached out to universities across the country to understand their standpoint regarding the exams. As per the reports, out of 640 universities over 454 universities are willing to conduct final year exams.
According to the official statement, UGC approached several universities to comprehend the status of the conduct of final year exams. So far the UGC has received responses from 640 universities. Out of which 120 are deemed Universities, 229 are private universities, and 251 are state universities.
The responses confirm that over 182 universities have already conducted final year exams while 234 universities are planning for it. It was further made clear that these Universities will conduct exams by the month of August – September. Over 38 universities are planning to adhere to the direction issued by relevant statutory councils.
UGC GUIDELINES FOR FINAL YEAR EXAMS TO BE QUESTIONED IN SUPREME COURT
The statement further stated that over 177 universities are yet to take a decision on the conduct of exams. However, the 27 universities established during 2019-20 are not yet eligible for conducting final year exams.
Students from across the country have gone down to social media for administering their protests against UGC's decision. So emails, letters, and tweets are being drafted in the name of UGC which demands to scrap exams. Final year students are urging to abolish exams and grant promotions on the basis of internal assessment and previous semester exams. They demand the 50-50 criteria set for intermediate students to be applicable for their assessments too.
The final year students call UGC's guidelines discriminatory and despair. Furger they demand UGC remove the mandatory compulsion from the following up of the guidelines and make it an advisory. As per the guidelines the exams for all the final year students to be conducted by the month of September.
UGC's DECISION TO CONDUCT FINAL YEAR EXAMS BETRAYS ITS POOR UNDERSTANDING OF CBCS SYSTEM
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal in a sequel of tweets tried to make students understand the importance of exams. Pokhriyal tweeted that assessment is one of the crucial junctures in the education model. Because the performance in examination boosts students' confidence and provides results of their understandings. He further asserted that special exams will be conducted for students failing to appear for online exams.
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Sushant July 22, 2020 at 8:04 AM
I don't know about final year exam but why they are not promoting first and second year student and because of their delay those students who want to do migration are not able to do it. So please prmote first and second year student first…..


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import java.io.ByteArrayInputStream;
import java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.ObjectInputStream;
import java.io.ObjectOutputStream;
import java.text.ParseException;
import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
import java.util.Calendar;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.regex.Matcher;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;

/**
 * 工具类
 *
 * @author wangwh
 * @date 2017-09-27
 *
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public class JoeyUtil {

	/**
	 * 如果为空或undefined返回空
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			return null;
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Voluntary Protection Program
Chemical Packing
Household Hazardous Waste Services
Industrial & Field Services
Transformer Services
Industrial & Specialty Services
Lodging Services
Seismic Services
Surface Rentals
Safety-Kleen
Safety-Kleen Environmental
Kleen Performance Products
Lubricants & Oil
Chemical & Specialty Chemical
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Steel & Primary Metals
Clean Harbors Reports First-Quarter 2015 Financial Results
Reports Revenue of $732.5 Million and Net Loss of $0.12 Per Share
Posts Lower-than-Anticipated Adjusted EBITDA of $78.3 Million as Energy Prices Affect Oil and Gas Field Services and Lodging Segments and Adverse Weather Delays Projects
Generates Strong Cash Flow from Operations of $84.8 Million
Expects to be at Low End of 2015 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Range
Expands Planned Carve-Out to Include Entire Lodging Services Segment
NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2015-- Clean Harbors, Inc. ("Clean Harbors") (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2015 were $732.5 million, compared with $846.7 million in the same period in 2014. Income from operations was $7.3 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared with $29.9 million in the same period of last year.
First-quarter 2015 net loss was $7.1 million, or $0.12 per share, compared with net income of $9.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2014. First-quarter 2015 net loss included $2.2 million of pre-tax integration and severance costs. First-quarter 2014 net income included $4.7 million of pre-tax integration and severance costs.
Adjusted EBITDA (see description below) in the first quarter of 2015 was $78.3 million, compared with $102.0 million in the same period of 2014.
Comments on the First Quarter
"Our first-quarter results fell short of our guidance due to a lower-than-expected performance in our Oil and Gas Field Services and Lodging Services segments," said Alan S. McKim, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The significant crude oil price decline caused an unprecedented slowdown in those segments as customers abruptly reduced capital budgets, cancelled projects and renegotiated contracts. This challenging environment was compounded by severe winter weather that resulted in project delays in several businesses during the quarter.
"Within our segments, Technical Services grew slightly from the year before, with an incineration utilization rate of 91% and landfill volumes up 21% on strong waste project work," McKim said. "SK Environmental Services achieved an excellent mix of business and corresponding increase in profitability and margins. Industrial and Field Services revenue declined from that of a year ago as weather, currency translation and reduced Oil Sands activity offset strength in Canadian specialty work."
Significant Reduction of Pay-for-Oil Costs
"During the quarter, we substantially reduced our average pay-for-oil (PFO) cost, an important achievement for the Company that will relieve some of the margin compression we have experienced in our Oil Re-refining and Recycling segment," McKim said. "We did not realize that benefit in the first quarter of 2015 because waste oil inventory, collected when PFO costs were higher, was still being processed. The processing of that higher-priced inventory, and the decline in base oil pricing late last year, produced a loss in the segment in the first quarter. However, with average PFO costs soon to be approaching zero, we are encouraged about the prospects for the Oil Re-refining and Recycling segment in 2015.
"Cash flow from operations in the first quarter rose substantially to $84.8 million from $4.6 million a year earlier in what typically is a seasonally weak quarter for Clean Harbors. This surge in cash flow from operations was attributable to improvements in our working capital and positive inventory trends," McKim said.
Carve-Out Expanded to Include Entire Lodging Services Segment
Clean Harbors also announced today that it has expanded its planned carve-out to include the entire Lodging Services segment. The Company previously announced that it intended to include only the drilling-related mobile assets as part of the expected standalone public entity, along with the Oil and Gas Field Services segment.
"After careful consideration and further due diligence, we determined that combining all of the Lodging Services assets in the carve-out would maximize the total value of this business," McKim said. "We believe that keeping the Lodging business whole will enable it to work much better operationally. In addition, separating Lodging into two entities could reduce the effectiveness of each, and potentially would be confusing to our customers. As a result, we intend to include the entire Lodging Services segment in the carve-out, which we expect to be prepared to go public early next year."
Business Outlook and Financial Guidance
"Looking ahead, Clean Harbors is entering its seasonally strongest quarters, and the trends in our core environmental and industrial businesses are promising," McKim said. "We expect a number of our key vertical markets to drive large-volume project activity and additional opportunities. We anticipate that Technical Services and SK Environmental Services will achieve steady, profitable growth through the remainder of 2015. While Oil Sands activity is likely to remain limited, we expect the Industrial and Field Services segment to benefit from higher turnaround and industrial activity, and our Field Services team should benefit from its collaboration with SK Environmental branches. Within Oil Re-refining and Recycling, the reduction in PFO and transportation costs will enable us to more than offset the spread compression caused by lower base oil pricing.
"Within Lodging Services, we were recently awarded some significant work within our camps and manufacturing business scheduled for the second half of 2015, which should counter some of the softness in our fixed locations. Within Oil and Gas Field Services, following completion of the Canadian winter drilling program, we began moving forward with additional cost-cutting and efficiency initiatives to mitigate some of the near-term pressure brought on by the current energy environment," McKim concluded.
Based on current market conditions, Clean Harbors now expects to be at the low end of its previously announced 2015 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $530 million to $570 million. This guidance now includes the Company's recently completed acquisition of Thermo Fluids Inc., whose contributions should offset the Adjusted EBITDA shortfall the Company experienced in the first quarter. A reconciliation of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income guidance is included below.
For the second quarter of 2015, the Company expects to generate Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $138 million to $145 million.
Non-GAAP Results
Clean Harbors reports Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as a complement to results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors since the Company's loan covenants are based upon levels of Adjusted EBITDA achieved. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA in accordance with its existing credit agreement, as described in the following reconciliation showing the differences between reported net (loss) income and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended:
Net (loss) income $ (7,089 ) $ 8,960
Accretion of environmental liabilities 2,619 2,724
Depreciation and amortization 68,356 69,356
Other income (409 ) (4,178 )
Interest expense, net 19,438 19,554
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (4,638 ) 5,570
Adjusted EBITDA $ 78,277 $ 101,986
Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation
An itemized reconciliation between projected net income and projected Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
For the Quarter Ending
For the Year Ending
Amount Amount
(In millions) (In millions)
Projected GAAP net income $ 29 to $ 36 $ 101 to $ 134
Accretion of environmental liabilities 3 to 3 11 to 10
Depreciation and amortization 68 to 65 275 to 265
Interest expense, net 19 to 19 76 to 76
Provision for income taxes 19 to 22 67 to 85
Projected Adjusted EBITDA $ 138 to $ 145 $ 530 to $ 570
Clean Harbors will conduct a conference call for investors today at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the information contained in this press release. On the call, management will discuss Clean Harbors' financial results, business outlook and growth strategy.
Investors who wish to listen to the webcast and view the accompanying slides should visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.cleanharbors.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 201.689.8881 or 877.709.8155 prior to the start of the call. If you are unable to listen to the live call, the webcast will be archived on the Company's website.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America's leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500, across the chemical, energy, manufacturing and additional markets, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America's largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.
Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans to," "estimates," "projects," or similar expressions. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, the Company's planned carve-out and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the beliefs and expectations of Clean Harbors' management as of this date only and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation, those items identified as "risk factors" in Clean Harbors' most recently filed Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Therefore, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Clean Harbors undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements other than through its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be viewed in the "Investors" section of Clean Harbors' website at www.cleanharbors.com.
CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Revenues $ 732,499 $ 846,667
Cost of revenues (exclusive of items shown separately below) 546,507 625,719
Selling, general and administrative expenses 107,715 118,962
Income from operations 7,302 29,906
Other income 409 4,178
Interest expense, net (19,438 ) (19,554 )
(Loss) income before (benefit) provision for income taxes (11,727 ) 14,530
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic $ (0.12 ) $ 0.15
Diluted $ (0.12 ) $ 0.15
Shares used to compute (loss) earnings per share — Basic 58,875 60,720
Shares used to compute (loss) earnings per share — Diluted 58,875 60,861
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 233,739 $ 246,879
Accounts receivable, net 521,563 557,131
Unbilled accounts receivable 33,333 40,775
Deferred costs 18,880 19,018
Inventories and supplies 143,052 168,663
Deferred tax assets 36,355 36,532
Total current assets 1,043,185 1,126,433
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,502,497 1,558,834
Other assets:
Deferred financing costs 16,761 17,580
Permits and other intangibles, net 520,045 530,080
Other 18,142 18,682
Total other assets 1,000,360 1,019,011
Total assets $ 3,546,042 $ 3,704,278
Current portion of capital lease obligations $ 116 $ 536
Accounts payable 244,216 267,329
Accrued expenses 187,728 219,549
Current portion of closure, post-closure and remedial liabilities 25,124 22,091
Other liabilities:
Closure and post-closure liabilities, less current portion 42,848 45,702
Remedial liabilities, less current portion 132,893 138,029
Long-term obligations 1,395,000 1,395,000
Deferred taxes, unrecognized tax benefits and other long-term liabilities 292,591 290,205
Total other liabilities 1,863,332 1,868,936
Total stockholders' equity, net 1,162,849 1,262,871
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,546,042 $ 3,704,278
Supplemental Segment Data (in thousands)
Revenue March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
Intersegment
(Expense), net
Technical Services $ 240,325 $ 36,201 $ 276,526 $ 236,781 $ 37,833 $ 274,614
Industrial and Field Services 146,868 (6,483 ) 140,385 161,960 (11,603 ) 150,357
Oil Re-refining and Recycling 96,807 (18,258 ) 78,549 128,921 (48,116 ) 80,805
SK Environmental Services 160,684 (11,582 ) 149,102 161,388 19,899 181,287
Lodging Services 34,104 181 34,285 56,694 395 57,089
Oil and Gas Field Services 53,587 1,341 54,928 100,772 2,101 102,873
Corporate Items 124 (1,400 ) (1,276 ) 151 (509 ) (358 )
Total $ 732,499 $ — $ 732,499 $ 846,667 $ — $ 846,667
Non-GAAP Segment Results
Clean Harbors reports Adjusted EBITDA results, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as a complement to results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and believes that such information provides additional useful information to investors since the Company's loan covenants are based upon levels of Adjusted EBITDA achieved. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA in accordance with its existing credit agreement. See "Non-GAAP Results" for a reconciliation of the Company's total Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net (loss) income.
Adjusted EBITDA March 31, 2015 March 31, 2014
Technical Services $ 63,401 $ 62,177
Industrial and Field Services 10,309 16,372
Oil Re-refining and Recycling (4,476 ) 12,583
SK Environmental Services 27,249 22,825
Lodging Services 6,910 17,737
Oil and Gas Field Services 1,403 16,331
Corporate Items (26,519 ) (46,039 )
Total $ 78,277 $ 101,986
Source: Clean Harbors, Inc.
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The Flynn flip isn't all it seems
And this unchecked investigation is a danger to democracy.
US correspondent
Topics Politics
Last week President Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about talks with the Russian ambassador in December – that is, talks that took place during the transition period between Trump's election victory in November and his inauguration in January. Flynn's guilty plea indicates that he is now cooperating with the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Trump's critics were excited by Flynn's plea, seeing it as the start of the president's downfall. The news that Flynn would now work with Mueller 'feels earth-shattering, for good reason. It may be the moment that everything changed', wrote Ruth Marcus in the Washington Post.
Like most of the claims made about Trump and Russia over the past year, that reaction is overheated. Flynn's plea, in itself, is not big news. Mueller has not obtained a plea or indictment, from Flynn or anyone else, related to the issue of collusion, which was the issue that led to his appointment as special counsel. We have yet to see any evidence of collusion, and we just don't know if Flynn has any dirt on the Trump campaign that will prove damaging.
Conveniently overlooking the lack of evidence on collusion, Trump opponents seized on the fact that Flynn held discussions with Russian officials during the presidential transition, with help from other members of the Trump team. As the New York Times put it, 'Mr Flynn and others in Mr Trump's campaign and transition team were secretly trying to undermine United States foreign policy as private citizens – which is not just wrong, but a criminal violation of the Logan Act'.
This, too, is hyperventilation. The talks were not illegal. Even Leon Panetta, Democrat and former CIA director and defence secretary, said it was a 'stretch' to say the law was broken. The Logan Act – which no one has been indicted under since 1803 – is a shaky foundation for a case. The Act was intended to prevent private individuals meddling in US foreign policy, not high-level officials of an incoming administration during the transition period.
Nor should contacts with the Russians during the transition be considered scandalous. It has been a longstanding practice for an incoming administration to develop relationships with foreign powers before taking office. The Obama team itself did it in 2008.
So, were Flynn and others trying to 'undermine' US foreign policy? The Obama administration had in December 2016 imposed sanctions on Russia for meddling in the election. Flynn then suggested to Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador, that Russia should not respond in kind and escalate the conflict. It's hard to describe that as 'undermining' US foreign policy. As it happens, everyone knew that Trump campaigned on improving relations with Russia. If anything, it was more unusual for the Obama administration to introduce a substantive foreign policy initiative in its final days.
Is Flynn's plea deal and cooperation with Mueller dangerous for Trump, as his opponents claim? Or is it 'nothing to see here', as Trump's lawyers argue? We don't know, and it's not helpful to assume one way or the other. But what we do know is that the special counsel's investigation is already showing signs that it is troubling for democracy.
By this, I'm not referring to the case of FBI agent Peter Strzok, which has Republicans in a frenzy. Reports emerged at the weekend that Strzok, the lead investigator on the Mueller probe, was demoted in the summer when it was discovered he had sent anti-Trump texts to a mistress. Strzok, it was revealed, has been involved at every stage of recent government probes into politics: he was involved in the investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server; apparently, he changed the FBI's description of her activities from 'grossly negligent' to 'extremely careless'; he signed the document that opened a probe into Russian interference in the election; and he oversaw the interview with Flynn in January (in which Flynn lied to the FBI).
In Strzok, Republicans believe they have found the individual who can be blamed for it all: a pro-Hillary partisan who let her off the hook and kicked off a witch-hunt against Trump. But they forget that Strzok had superiors – in particular, then FBI chief James Comey – who signed off on everything.
While Strzok-gate is a stretch, there are disturbing aspects to the current investigations. For a start, it is worrying that the special counsel has been non-responsive to Congress. With all of the attention on Mueller, many don't realise that both houses of Congress are also conducting their own, parallel investigations, and they have constitutional oversight authority over the special counsel. We have now learned that Mueller and the Department of Justice concealed information about Strzok's demotion from the House investigators, despite earlier Intelligence Committee subpoenas that would have exposed those texts. They also refused to answer questions about Strzok's dismissal and refused to make him available for an interview.
Moreover, the Department of Justice and the FBI have defied subpoenas for documents pertaining to both their surveillance warrants and the infamous Christopher Steele dossier, which was financed by the Clinton campaign and relied on anonymous Russian sources. (It was this dossier that is believed to have initiated the Comey-led probe into the Trump campaign.) It is not clear why Mueller and others are stonewalling, but it's indicative of an operation that believes it is unaccountable to Congress and therefore the American people.
The problem with appointing a special investigator – like Kenneth Starr, who investigated Bill Clinton in the 1990s – is that they will go on a fishing expedition, given the wide latitude they are allowed. And this seems to be happening with Mueller, who is clearly exceeding his remit. First, he indicted Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign manager, on charges that pre-date Manafort's work with the campaign, and have nothing to do with alleged collusion. Now, he has brought charges against Flynn that are also off-topic. Mueller's appointment order concerns election interference, not the post-election political decisions of the winning candidate. Flynn may have lied to the FBI, but those lies were not relevant to the Mueller investigation's stated purpose.
We don't have to engage in the rhetoric about a rogue 'deep state' out to get Trump to recognise that Mueller's investigation has strayed far from its original intent. He and the Department of Justice are ignoring our elected representatives in Congress and acting like laws unto themselves. That's a problem.
If we step back, it's clear that these inquiries are extended post-mortems on why Hillary lost, and Russia has been the convenient fall-guy for Clinton's deeply flawed campaign. The Democrats have droned on since the election that Russia 'hacked' the election, and that therefore Trump's presidency is illegitimate. These overexcited Trump critics have not waited for evidence, and it's notable that they keep moving the goalposts. They started with Russian agents planting fake news and tinkering with election results in localities, with the Trump campaign coordinating it all with the Kremlin. But now that those claims have been widely discredited, they have moved on to Logan Act violations and obstruction of justice. It's neverending.
There is enough circumstantial evidence, and enough political uncertainty, to justify looking into the Trump campaign and potential Russian interference. But it should be primarily led by Congress, not an unrestrained special counsel. In the meantime, the prudent course would be to wait and see what comes of the investigations, and not jump to conclusions.
Sean Collins is a writer based in New York. Visit his blog, The American Situation.
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It's a small-scale indie movie that happens to have a fifty-foot monster rampaging in Seoul. It's different, anyway. I haven't seen another movie doing what it does, anyway. I think I liked it rather than loved it, but I think it ends well.
We begin with a giant lizard in South Korea. Then, 25 years later (eh?), we're in New York watching Anne Hathaway trash her life. This has no Korean connection whatsoever and it's impossible to imagine it having anything to do with a giant lizard. Hathaway's in a rather dubious relationship with Tim (Dan Stevens). She's unemployed and sponging off him while she goes out partying all night and then telling him inconsistent lies when she returns drunkenly in the morning. Stevens comes across as negative and sniping in his manner towards Hathaway, but everything he says is unarguable and it's impressive that it's taken him this long to kick her out.
Yes, that's the end. She's gone. Nowhere to live. There's nothing tying her to New York any more, so she goes back home to New Hampshire.
Still no giant lizards. I'll try to avoid spoilers from now on.
Personally I think the film's talking about empathy. Hathaway's character starts out with the selfishness of an alcoholic, betraying Stevens's trust in her. Meanwhile Stevens clearly cares about Hathaway and is sincerely trying to help her, but he doesn't seem to realise what a negative experience it is to talk to him. (I'm sure he'd have been fine under normal circumstances, though.) What arouses Hathaway's empathy and pushes her towards a better path as a character is, ironically, a giant lizard squashing hundreds of people on the other side of the world. She's horrified. It's the different reactions to giant monsters that define this film's characters, although that's not to say that they don't have other issues too. I'd love to discuss it in more depth, but SPOILERS.
The film's also about relationships, but the problems there mostly seem to boil down to empathy and that's also a problem with giant stomping lizards. It's on the other side of the world. Everyone's watching on the internet. It's a national tragedy if you're South Korean, but for the rest of the world, it's pure entertainment!
What saves the film, I think, is the ending. I'd been thinking the film was basically okay, but then it surprised me by bringing together its metaphor and its reality. That was satisfying. I think the film needed it. Giant lizards become a relationship metaphor, even if not everyone would recommend the solutions that get chosen here.
It's good. Don't expect to have your world turned upside-down, but it's good. The acting's excellent and the story's focused. It's simpler and more straightforward than you'll probably be expecting, but I like where its priorities lie. It's exploring mundane, flawed characters, but with the twist of a fantastical premise. Men can be controlling, insensitive and pathetic. Hathaway is having to claw her way back from being the kind of dead-end person who wakes up in the morning on a park bench (and it's not summer). Don't set your expectations too high, but it's well worth a watch.


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Common & Lupita Nyong'o an Item?
Pairing rapper Common and actress Lupita Nyong'o together is a hard one for me, but hey what do i know? If the account of a few eye-witnesses are to be believed the two stars are obviously cooking something in the love department. They were spotted on a date on Tuesday as they went from a dinner date to a movie date and then to a bar.The pair were noticed by fans who went on Twitter expressing their excitement.
They were spotted by fans who took to Twitter to share their excitement.
Common we think had something going on with Tennis Pro Serena Williams while Lupita have been linked to another rapper, Knaan.
Are they going to be the new 'It' couple in Hollywood? Lets wait and see.
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' Copyright (c) Microsoft.  All Rights Reserved.  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.  See License.txt in the project root for license information.

Imports Microsoft.VisualStudio.Shell.Interop
Imports Microsoft.VisualStudio.LanguageServices.Implementation.CodeModel
Imports Microsoft.VisualStudio.LanguageServices.VisualBasic.ProjectSystemShim

Namespace Microsoft.VisualStudio.LanguageServices.VisualBasic

    Friend Class VisualBasicProjectCodeModel
        Inherits AbstractProjectCodeModel

        Private ReadOnly _project As VisualBasicProjectShimWithServices

        Sub New(project As VisualBasicProjectShimWithServices, visualStudioWorkspace As VisualStudioWorkspace, serviceProvider As IServiceProvider)
            MyBase.New(project, visualStudioWorkspace, serviceProvider)

            Me._project = project
        End Sub

        Friend Overrides Function CanCreateFileCodeModelThroughProject(fileName As String) As Boolean
            Return _project.GetCurrentDocumentFromPath(fileName) IsNot Nothing
        End Function

        Friend Overrides Function CreateFileCodeModelThroughProject(fileName As String) As Object
            ' In the Dev11 VB code base, FileCodeModels were created eagerly when a VB SourceFile was created.
            ' In Roslyn, we'll take the same lazy approach that the Dev11 C# language service does.
            '
            ' Essentially, the C# project system has two methods that the C# language service calls to ask the
            ' project system to create a FileCodeModel for a specific file name:
            '
            '   * HRESULT CCSharpBuildMgrSite::CanCreateFileCodeModel(PCWSTR pszFileName, BOOL *pRetVal);
            '   * HRESULT CCSharpBuildMgrSite::CreateFileCodeModel(PCWSTR pszFileName, REFIID riid, void **ppObj)'
            '
            ' If the project system can create a FileCodeModel it calls back into ICSharpProjectSite::CreateFileCodeModel
            ' with the correct "parent" object.
            '
            ' Because the VB project system lacks these hooks, we simulate the same operations that those hooks perform.
            Dim document = _project.GetCurrentDocumentFromPath(fileName)
            If document Is Nothing Then
                Throw New ArgumentException("fileName")
            End If

            Dim itemId = document.GetItemId()
            If itemId = VSConstants.VSITEMID.Nil Then
                Throw New ArgumentException("fileName")
                Return Nothing
            End If

            Dim pvar As Object = Nothing
            If ErrorHandler.Failed(_project.Hierarchy.GetProperty(itemId, __VSHPROPID.VSHPROPID_ExtObject, pvar)) Then
                Throw New ArgumentException("fileName")
            End If

            Dim projectItem = TryCast(pvar, EnvDTE.ProjectItem)
            If projectItem Is Nothing Then
                Throw New ArgumentException("fileName")
            End If

            Dim fileCodeModel As EnvDTE.FileCodeModel = Nothing
            If ErrorHandler.Failed(_project.CreateFileCodeModel(projectItem.ContainingProject, projectItem, fileCodeModel)) Then
                Throw New ArgumentException("fileName")
            End If

            Return fileCodeModel
        End Function
    End Class

End Namespace


Vetrazzo is a recycled glass surface for kitchen and other work counters. Invented in 1996, Vetrazzo is composed of a proprietary formula that combines recycled glass with cement, additives and pigments. All of the glass used in Vetrazzo is recycled, and glass makes up about 85 percent of the total material. Most of the glass comes from curbside recycling programs. Other glass comes from windows, dinnerware, stemware, windshields, stained glass, laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition, traffic lights and other unusual sources. Vetrazzo can also be deconstructed and remanufactured into a new, useful Vetrazzo product provided the piece recycled is large enough piece and in good enough condition.


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Amnesty Welcomes Positive Steps Against Bulk Surveillance, Calls on Congress to Go Further
Contact: Natalie Butz, [email protected], 202-675-8761, @AIUSAmedia
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – In response to the House Judiciary Committee's compromise on surveillance reform in the amended USA Freedom Act, Zeke Johnson, Director of Amnesty International USA's Security & Human Rights Program, issued the following statement:
"Today, the House Judiciary Committee took an important step forward on surveillance reform, voting to end dragnet collection of Americans' personal information.
"However, Congress must go further and end bulk collection around the world as well. All people have the right to privacy under international law.
"Although the amended USA Freedom Act appears to ban bulk collection of Americans' personal information, including under Section 215 of the Patriot Act, it does nothing to end dragnet snooping on the rest of the world under Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act or under Executive Order 12333.
"Any use of surveillance, anywhere, must, among other safeguards, be narrow in scope, necessary and proportionate to a legitimate aim, and subject to judicial review. Mass surveillance violates these protections by its very nature. Congress should repeal Section 702 and amend executive order 12333.
"Furthermore, Congress should require greater transparency from the administration about the scope and purpose of US surveillance; in order ensure that necessary safeguards are put in place."
Amnesty International is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning grassroots activist organization with more than 3 million supporters, activists and volunteers in more than 150 countries campaigning for human rights worldwide. The organization investigates and exposes abuses, educates and mobilizes the public, and works to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.


The greatest assets a trial attorney can possess are passion, experience, and solid work ethic and preparation. For fifteen years I have been vigorously advocating for the rights of my clients and have achieved tremendous success both in and out of the courtroom.
I began my legal career as an Assistant District Attorney, obtaining justice for those victimized by serious crimes involving sexual assaults and domestic violence. I was able to provide to these crime victims the safety and security of knowing that those who wronged them were prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and jailed or imprisoned when warranted.
After four years fighting for the victims of serious crimes, I brought my passion and experience to the litigation of all types of personal injury matters, dedicating myself to those injured due to fault of others. I have succesfully prosecuted matters involving injuries resulting from among other things, lead poisoning, defective products, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, slips and trips and falls, dog bites, assaults, and car accidents.
I also spent several important years representing those accused of causing injury due to their negligent acts or inaction. This experience provided me with the valuable insight into how defendants and their insurance companies evaluate matters, and prepare and argue their positions. I understand how the insurance companies work, how they think, what matters to them and what does not, and most importantly, how to obtain from the insurance companies a maximum recovery.
At Cellino & Barnes I apply my passion, experience, work ethic and preparation in the fight for justice for those injured by the fault and carelessness of others. I am dedicated to achieving for my clients the same superior results I demand from myself. I strive to provide to each and every one of my clients the highest quality service and exceptional results they deserve.
I currently reside in Kings Park, NY, with my wife Elise, and our children Emily and Matthew.


SEATTLE – Firefighters from stations throughout the City responded to north Queen Anne on Saturday, Nov. 10 for a 4-alarm fire in a lumber yard. The Fire Alarm Center received a call just after 8:40 p.m. reporting flames visible from a structure along the ship canal at the 3500 Block of 6th Ave. W. The engine company from the Ballard Fire Station arrived first on scene and reported flames up to 100-feet in the air from a fully involved warehouse. They quickly upgraded the response to a 2-alarm, which was shortly after upgraded to a 3-alarm then 4-alarm.
At the height of the incident, a total of three buildings and two large sheds were on fire. The contents in the structures were primarily lumber, and owned by Gascoigne Lumber Company and Northwest Millworks. The massive amount of combustible materials caused the fire to spread more quickly. Two of the structures collapsed.
Crews fought the fire defensively from outside of the structures, putting water on the fire from all angles. Engine and ladder companies used hose lines and ladder pipes, and the fireboat arrived to attack it from the waterfront. Due to the large amount of fire, firefighters were unable to search the structures, though there was no report of occupants inside from witnesses on scene.
Seattle's Resource Management Center was activated, which helped bring in resources from outside of the City to help staff fire stations for every day emergencies. Units arrived from the south side and east side of the County. Seattle Police assisted on scene with traffic control and on the water front by protecting boats moored on the ship canal. Seattle City Light responded to shut-off power to the immediate area, as multiple power lines had caught fire.
Fire and smoke could be seen from areas throughout the City. An AlertSeattle message was issued to a half-mile radius from the incident, which directed people to close their windows and doors to avoid smoke exposure.
As of 8 a.m. on Nov. 11, crews are still on scene working to fully extinguish the fire. Fire investigators have responded and will begin their lengthy investigation once the fire is completely extinguished. For further updates on this incident, follow the Seattle Fire Department's Twitter page at twitter.com/seattlefire.


The case connects to your phone via the Apple lightning port on your phone and uses our Moment App. Once you have the app downloaded, watch the 1st video on the Getting Started page for step by step instructions on how to get your new case up and running.
Why are my headphones not working when I plug them into the cases lightning port?
Unfortunately, wired headphones will not work through the Moment case, nor will it for other non-Apple battery cases. To use headphones with the case we recommend to get Bluetooth headphones.
Why aren't accessories working when I plug them into the cases lightning port?
Unfortunately, accessories using the lightning port don't work with the Moment case, nor will they for any other non-Apple battery case. We recommend using Bluetooth connected accessories.
Why is pressing the shutter button on the case increasing the volume on my phone?
This is normal. In order to make the shutter button on the case works with the native camera app, we emulate the volume button in the native camera app to take a picture or to start/stop recording. When outside of the native camera app the functionality still works to increase the volume which is why you see this happening.
Take your phone out of your case. On the inside near the bottom, there is a small hole in the case. Using a paperclip or other small object, press the reset button in that hole. You can also watch the 4th video on the Getting Started page for step by step instructions on how to reset your case.
How do I update the firmware on my case?
First, you will want to reset the case. Then, make sure you have the latest Moment App. Then go to the Getting Started page and watch the 3rd video for step by step instructions on how to update your cases firmware. After that, your case should be updated to version 1.1.8.
My case is not updating, what do I do?
My case is not working and the LED is flashing red and yellow, what do I do?
When this is happening, that means your case was trying to update the firmware but was disrupted. Follow the instructions above for updating your firmware and let it completely update and this will fix the problem.
Why is my case not charging when I plug it into a power source?
If the cable being used is not an MFI (Made for iPhone) approved cable, then there is a chance that it will not work. We recommend using the Apple lightning cable that comes with your iPhone whenever possible to ensure your case and phone will charge without any hiccups. As well the case will not charge when plugged into a computer.


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Q: How find duplicates of the same id but different date with SQL (Oracle) I've got a datatable like that :

id
line
datedt

123
1
01/01/2021

123
2
01/01/2021

123
3
01/01/2021

777
1
13/04/2020

777
2
13/04/2020

123
1
12/04/2021

123
2
12/04/2021

888
1
01/07/2020

888
2
01/07/2020

452
1
05/01/2020

888
1
02/05/2021

888
2
02/05/2021

I'd like to obtain a result like that, ie : the nb of same id with differents dates.
Example we can find 123 with 2 diffents dates, 888 too, but only date for 777 and 452

id
nb

123
2

777
1

888
2

452
1

How could I get that ?
Hope it's clear :)
Thanks you

A: select id , count(distinct datedt) as nb
from table
group by id

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Home/Elections/2020 Election/Kayleigh McEnany Rips Pennsylvania Judge Who 'Misunderstood' Trump Lawsuit Argument
Kayleigh McEnany Rips Pennsylvania Judge Who 'Misunderstood' Trump Lawsuit Argument
Kayleigh McEnany believes the Pennsylvania judge who rejected the Trump campaign's latest election lawsuit didn't understand its legal argument.
"I think this 3rd Circuit Court judge misunderstood the argument because, look, it's an equal protection argument."
Jedediah: After a federal appeals panel in Pennsylvania dismissed their lawsuit over alleged voter fraud, the Trump campaign says they're taking their post-election battle to America's highest court.
Pete: Attorney Jenna Ellis tweeting the activist judicial machinery in Pennsylvania continues to cover-up allegations of massive fraud. We're very thankful to have had the opportunity to present proof and the facts to the PA legislature.
Will: Here with an update on the president's legal strategy, Trump 2020 senior advisor Kayleigh McEnany. Kayleigh thanks so much for being with us this morning.
> Good to join you.
Will: What would you say is the outlook right now within the campaign on the legal strategy going forward, now arriving at the Supreme Court. Is there optimism, pessimism, what does the campaign feel about the prospects of their legal battle?
>> There's optimism, there will be a petition filed with the Supreme Court. It will be up to the Supreme Court whether to grant certiorari, but two significant developments happened, one late last night and I heard you guys mention this earlier. There's a separate court case with representative Mike Kelly in Pennsylvania and he actually is likely to succeed on the merits of that case in Pennsylvania, alleging that the whole mail-in system was unconstitutional and he was deemed likely to succeed on the merit so that will be going up to the Supreme Court there in Pennsylvania, so two cases going on in the state of Pennsylvania and many more across the country.
Jedediah: Kayleigh I want to ask you about that ruling because as we look forward to the Supreme Court, we're all curious as to how the Supreme Court would receive something like this, and you know, if you look at the ruling, this is from a Trump-appointed judge obviously we know that wrote the opinion, it's pretty tough. It says charges require specific allegations and then proof, we have neither here, calling an election unfair does not make it so. There's no clear evidence of massive absentee ballot fraud or forgery and it is something that has come up repeatedly in conversation that what is being alleged on Twitter is not being alleged in court and cannot be proven in court via evidence so what do you expect? First of all, will that change and secondly, how do you expect the Supreme Court will receive this given how this particular judge wrote this opinion and what they perceive to have been presented or not presented in court?
> Yeah, Jed, I think the third circuit court judge misunderstood the argument because look, it's an equal protection argument, the one we've been making in court and it says that if you were in the seven blue counties in Pennsylvania, you were given an extraordinary opportunity to fix your mail in ballot, tourer your ballot but if you were in the other 60 mainly Republican counties you didn't get that privilege and that's an equal protection violation and we have a right to ask these questions and we have presented affidavits and there are declarations made as well, so there is evidence there and it's important for the Supreme Court, we feel, to take a look at this but I do want to highlight one other- reported case and it's what's happening in into Nevada pretty extraordinary but we were given the opportunity to start investigating into the discovery phase and the moment the Trump campaign was granted the ability to depose witnesses, the moment that that happened you had the Democrats bring out their swat team, 10 lawyers from Perkins Coie, the Fusion GPS firm that did the dossier trying to stop our ability to simply ask questions and there's a reason democrats don't want to get into the investigatory stage of litigation because they're afraid they will uncover the fraud that has been alleged but we have a right to ask questions and we're thankful to that judge in Nevada for allowing that to proceed.
Pete: Very interesting and also very clear that the Trump legal team plans to continue to fight and is optimistic as you've said I want to go back to Pennsylvania though for a moment another part of what could go up to the Supreme Court is the idea that Republicans were not allowed to observe the 682000 votes in many parts of Pennsylvania and the ruling says that well democrats didn't either but what about if workers, a lot of the workers especially in the big cities, hired by democrats, controlled by Democrats, if you can't observe it, how can you know it was above dashboard? You think an argument like that gets more resonance at a higher court?
> Absolutely I think that's a very key point Pete because it's also an equal protection argument. If you have republican observers that aren't able to observe these ballots that are a football field away and one of the best pieces of analysis I've seen of this election is a piece by j. b. sherkin is he points out all of these statistical anomalies that somehow Joe Biden underperformed Hillary Clinton in every major metro say four, those four being Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Detroit. If you're noticing something in common it's that those are the four key metros and swing states one of which, as you just noted, was Philadelphia where observers were kept a football field away. Why did that happen?
Pete: Good question.
Jedediah: Well Kayleigh that's all the time we have today, but I do want to on a lighter note I have to say I saw a video you had posted of your daughter making funny animal sounds and I swear I am now with my son, we are doing sounds, like what sound does the cow make and making him go "moo" so on a lighter note I hope you had a very happy holiday and that video brightened my day amid all of the crazy chaos going on it as a much-needed post so thank you
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Revealed: What Are The Fastest Rides At Disney World?
If you're looking to get your heart racing, we've got just the list for you. We've compiled a list of the fastest rides at Disney World.
These attractions will have your adrenaline pumping and leave you with an unforgettable experience.
So buckle up and get ready for some serious fun. Without further ado, let's jump right in!
1. Soarin' over California
Soarin' Over California is a ride at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, California.
The ride takes guests on a simulated hang-glider tour of various locations in California such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe.
Guests are seated in a theatre-style room with a large screen in front of them and stirrups for their feet. The room gradually tilts forward as the ride begins, giving guests the feeling of flying.
Throughout the ride, various scents are pumped into the room to enhance the experience. For example, when Soarin' over Yosemite, guests will smell pine trees.
Soarin' Over California is a popular ride at Disney California Adventure and often has long wait times. However, the experience is worth it for those who love thrills and beautiful views.
2. Expedition Everest
Expedition Everest is an extreme roller coaster located in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida.
The coaster reaches speeds of up to 50 miles per hour and features a towering peak, severe drop-offs, and numerous twists and turns.
Expedition Everest is not for the faint of heart, but thrill-seekers will find it irresistible.
The ride begins with a slow ascent up the mountain, providing passengers with a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.
However, the calm is quickly broken as the track abruptly ends and the coaster begins its descent.
The sudden drop is sure to send your heart racing, and the rest of the ride is just as intense.
With its hair-raising twists and turns, Expedition Everest is sure to provide an adrenaline rush that you won't soon forget.
3. Test Track
Test Track is a high-speed motion simulator attraction at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The attraction simulates the experience of riding in an automotive test facility.
Test Track is one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World, and it has received positive reviews from both guests and critics.
The attraction first opened in 1999, and it underwent a major refurbishment in 2012.
Test Track is located in the Future World section of Epcot, and it is themed on the history and future of transportation.
The attraction's queue features a variety of interactive elements that educate guests about the process of designing and testing vehicles.
The ride itself is a high-speed simulated test drive that features special effects such as wind, rain, and sun.
Test Track is one of the fastest attractions at Walt Disney World, and it reaches speeds of up to 65 miles per hour.
4. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
The Aerosmith Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida is a high-speed roller coaster..
The ride opened on July 29, 1999, and is now Walt Disney World's fastest ride, reaching speeds of up to 57 miles per hour.
The coaster features three inverted loops, two corkscrews, and a rollover loop, making it one of the most intense rides at the park.
Guests board their "limo" in one of four loading bays, each of which features a different song from Aerosmith's catalog.
Once the ride begins, guests are treated to a music video featuring the band performing in concert.
The coaster then launches into a series of high-speed twists and turns, culminating in a final launch that propels riders through the rollover loop.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is sure to thrill guests of all ages, making it one of the must-do attractions at Walt Disney World.
5. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World. And for good reason – it's one of the fastest, most intense rides in the park.
But it's also one of the most popular, so it can be tough to get a FastPass or tickets. Here's what you need to know about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror:
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a high-speed elevator ride that drops riders 13 stories at speeds up to 39 mph.
The ride is based on the popular TV show "The Twilight Zone," and features some of the show's iconic music and imagery.
The ride is notoriously popular, so it's important to plan ahead if you want to experience it.
FastPasses for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror are typically gone within minutes of becoming available, so you'll need to plan ahead if you want one.
You can also try to get a standby ticket first thing in the morning or during one of the park's Extra Magic Hours.
Either way, be prepared for a long wait – the average wait time for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is over an hour.
But despite the long wait, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World for a reason – it's an intense, thrilling ride that's not to be missed.
So if you're looking for a thrill, add the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to your must-do list.
Final Thoughts | Fastest Ride At Disney World
If you're looking for the fastest ride at Disney World, look no further than Expedition Everest. This coaster is sure to get your heart racing as you race through the Himalayas.
Other thrilling rides include Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. For a more family-friendly experience, head over to It's a Small World or The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
This attraction is all about speed and testing your automotive skills. You'll be propelled forward at top speeds as you race other guests around the track.
It's a thrilling adventure that is sure to get your heart racing. No matter what your preference, Disney World has something to offer everyone in the family.
FAQs | Revealed: What Are The Fastest Rides At Disney World?
Q: What is the fastest ride at Disney World?
A: The Magic Kingdom's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is the park's fastest ride, reaching speeds of up to 57 miles per hour.
Q: What other rides come close to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's speed?
A: Other high-speed rides at Walt Disney World Resort include Test Track Presented by Chevrolet, which reaches speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, and Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, which reaches a top speed of 50 miles per hour.
Q: How do these speeds compare to other roller coasters around the world?
A: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's top speed of 57 miles per hour puts it in the top 20 fastest roller coasters in the world.
Test Track Presented by Chevrolet is the fastest ride at Walt Disney World Resort, but its top speed of 65 miles per hour ranks it only as the 35th fastest coaster in the world.
Q: Are there any other fast rides at Disney World besides roller coasters?
A: In addition to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Test Track Presented by Chevrolet, Walt Disney World Resort also has a number of other high-speed attractions, such as the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Q: Are there any fast rides for small children at Disney World?
A: While Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Test Track Presented by Chevrolet are not recommended for small children, there are a number of other high-speed attractions that are perfect for little ones, such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
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Has anyone looked into authenticating FreeRadius clients with an external script instead of a PAM module?
The reason I ask is my VPN server is an OpenBSD box which doesn't support PAM so we should be able to authenticate with a script instead right? I am unsure of the security implications around this though!
Right now, there is no Yubico authentication script available. An authentication script can be developed in Perl by referring to the open source Yubico PAM module. Any effort or experience sharing of developing such a script for OTP authentication would be highly appreciated!
Feel free to write back to us in case you have any further queries.
Thanks, I just looked into it and on second thoughts it looks extremely easy to implement in perl by just passing it to the yubico authentication server and back to radius using the rlm_perl module! I'll be sure to share anything I come up with...!


Maturing as full-time RV'ers and travelers has happened quickly for us. In a little over a year we have crossed the country 3 times, seen fifteen National Parks, stayed in everything from parking lots to luxury resorts, and we're starting our fourth volunteer workamping job. Phew! It has been a year full of adventures, but also learning.
Fifteen months ago we were naïve and knew almost nothing about RV's, campgrounds, workamping, or even about this country a couple hundred miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Alayne and I felt compelled to shake up life a bit and explore. There is something about throwing oneself into the unknown that creates a quick learning curve, and draws upon resources previously unknown. Living life on the road is not all smooth sailing and kicking back at campgrounds. It is waking up and not knowing where you are, or where the grocery store is. It is flat tires and blow outs, broken refrigerators and roof repairs. It is all the things life throws at us, with the extra element of disorientation and a lot less space. It is about becoming comfortable outside the comfort zone, and most importantly learning to listen.
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The grand adventure is now transitioning to a new lifestyle experiment. Prior to setting off on our cross country odyssey, we recognized that this trip could lead to a lifestyle transformation. Perhaps it was a result of our intentions, we have decided that becoming full-time RV dwellers seems to be the correct path, and with that, a radical change away from comfort and material, towards simple living and new experiences.
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Azure Power in talks to sell stake to Brookfield to raise Rs 500 crore
Global is in talks with Canadian asset manager Brookfield to raise as much as Rs 500 crore by selling a significant minority stake to fund the Delhibased clean energy firm's plans to expand its generation capacity, two people with direct knowledge of the development said.The fund raise would be a prelude to its proposed New York or Indian public offer, which it had announced late last year."The talks are quite advanced and the intent is to raise fresh finances ahead of the listing. This will help the company to expand smoothly even if the New York or Indian listing process gets delayed by a few months," said one of the two people quoted above.
"Barclays has been mandated to run a formal process to find a private equity investor and the terms of the transaction with Brookfield co uld be finalized soon," the second person said.Brookfield and Barclays declined to comment, while a mail sent to Azure remained unanswered till the time of going to the press. The transaction is coming at a time of a large-scale consolidation in the Indian renewable energy space with Tata Power agreeing to buy the renewable energy business of Welspun Group for around Rs 9,250 crore in June.
American renewable energy maker SunEdison has mandated Rothschild to run a formal process to sell its 1,318 megawatt clean energy portfolio in India. Founded in 2008 by Inderpreet Wadhwa, a software professional from Sillicon Valley, Azure installed India's first utility-scale solar project in 2009. The company currently has a portfolio of about 900 MW across 15 Indian states, its website shows.
The company, which counts International Finance Corporation, the investment arm of the World Bank, Foundation Capital, Helion Ventures, and German development bank DEG as its investors, filed for an American listing in December 2015.Brookfield, which manages $250 billion globally, plans to invest over $2 billion in India over the next 2-3 years to buyout upscale offices and commercial towers, stranded roads, power and utilities infrastructure as it aims to double its existing asset base in the country.Brookfield has three power investments in India and is in talks to invest more in the core infrastructure sectors in the country.
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