text:
Wall Street bites back
Posted by Chris Stirewalt | Feb 5, 2018 | BUSINESS / TECHNOLOGY, FEATURED, POLITICS AND OPINION | 0 |
**Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here.**
On the roster: Wall Street bites back – Dems win major court victory on House districts – McCain, Coons push limited deal on immigration – House Dems ready counterattack on Nunes memo – Yeah, youbetcha it's a crime wave
It is irresistible for presidents and other politicians to try to take credit for economic success.
Today is a very pointed reminder of why that, in the whole, is a bad idea.
President Trump said that stock prices had been rallying for months because of his policies of deregulation and lower taxes, as well as the sheer force of his personality – that his election just made people feel better about the economy.
There are lots of things that have been weighing down markets in the past week or so, particularly the promise of future rate hikes at the Federal Reserve intended to cool down overheating inflation.
But another factor is Washington itself.
Republicans were very cheerful about last month's government shutdown, and with good cause. Not only did the GOP surprise critics by passing a plan out of the House without the help of Democrats and the Blue Team caved quickly on their demand for a permanent protections for young adults who were brought to the United States illegally as minors in exchange for a vote to keep the government open.
Things are looking a little less appetizing for Republicans as they approach the fiscal cliff at midnight Thursday, and markets are no small part of that additional pressure.
Wall Street loves government spending, government-imposed low interest rates and low taxes. And politicians of both parties want to see the financial sector booming, even the politicians who play at pitchfork populism.
The enthusiasm in Washington to give Wall Street what it wants is well reflected in the new estimate from the Treasury Department that deficit spending for this fiscal year will skyrocket $955 billion, an 84 percent jump from last year.
As much as major markets and big business favor what looks like fiscal irresponsibility in Washington, they hate uncertainty. Not only does the more than $4 trillion spent by the federal government mean a great deal to overall economic activity, disruptions mean unpredictability and unpredictability means volatility.
We saw this clearly in 2008 when a cratering stock market forced Republicans and Democrats to do an about-face in regard to a $700 billion bailout package. Something similar also happened in the mid-1990s as bond markets started punishing excessive deficits in the early Clinton administration.
It would appear that we have a similarly potent brew this time around with a combination of increasing interest rates, sky rocketing deficits and Washington dysfunction that may result in multiple shutdowns and similar antics on a looming debt ceiling increase.
Having spent a year endlessly extoling the miracles of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Trump is now finding that market movements can be a very bad thing for a presidency.
And if we are in the beginnings of a bear market to the degree that voters start seeing unhappy reports from their 401ks, the pressure on Washington to get its act together may grow to the point that we see some new functionality. It worked for Bill Clinton. Maybe it will work for Trump in the long run.
But as it relates to this week and our shut down countdown, lawmakers' confidence is already tumbling.
THE RULEBOOK: ALL THE ABOVE
"The violent destruction of life and property incident to war, the continual effort and alarm attendant on a state of continual danger, will compel nations the most attached to liberty to resort for repose and security to institutions which have a tendency to destroy their civil and political rights. To be more safe, they at length become willing to run the risk of being less free." – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 8
TIME OUT: DOUBLE TROUBLE
Atlantic: "No one knows exactly when the clones first appeared, but humans only became aware of them in the early 2000s. It was a German aquarium owner who first brought it to scientists' attention. In 1995, he had acquired a bag of 'Texas crayfish' from an American pet trader, only to find his tank inexplicably filling up with the creatures. They were all, it turns out, clones. Sometime, somewhere, the biological rule that making baby crayfish required a mama crayfish and papa crayfish was no longer inviolate. The eggs of the hobbyist's all-female crayfish did not need to be fertilized. They simply grew into copies of their 'mother'—in a process known as parthenogenesis. Crayfish specialists were astonished. No one had seen anything like it. But the proof was before their eyes and in 2003, scientists dubbed the creatures marble crayfish, or Marmorkreb in German."
Flag on the play? – Email us at
HALFTIMEREPORT@FOXNEWS.COM with your tips, comments or questions.
Trump job performance
Average approval: 40.6 percent
Average disapproval: 54.8 percent
Net Score: -14.2 points
Change from one week ago: up 2.4 points
[Average includes: Gallup: 40% approve – 57% disapprove; Monmouth University: 44% approve – 48% disapprove; Fox News: 45% approve – 53% disapprove; Quinnipiac University: 36% approve – 58% disapprove; ABC News/WaPo: 38% approve – 58% disapprove.]
Control of House
Republican average: 40.8 percent
Democratic average: 48.4 percent
Advantage: Democrats plus 7.6 points
Change from one week ago: Democratic advantage down 0.8 points
[Average includes: Monmouth University: 47% Dems – 45% GOP; Fox News: 44% Dems – 38% GOP; Quinnipiac University: 51% Dems – 38% GOP; ABC News/WaPo: 51% Dems – 39% GOP; CNN: 49% Dems – 44% GOP.]
DEMS WIN MAJOR COURT VICTORY ON HOUSE DISTRICTS
WaPo: "The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to delay redrawing congressional lines, meaning the 2018 elections in the state will probably be held in districts far more favorable to Democrats. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who hears emergency requests from the state, turned down the petition without obvious objection from his colleagues. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last month ruled that the state's Republican legislative leaders had violated the state Constitution by unfairly favoring the GOP. Although there are more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state, Republicans hold 13 of 18 congressional seats. It is the most significant victory by critics of the way most congressional and legislative districts are drawn and a sign that their efforts will be felt as early as this fall's midterm elections. Federal courts in Texas, North Carolina and Wisconsin found that either politics or intentional discrimination played an unacceptable role in drawing electoral lines…"
Poll finds Dem strength stems mainly from Democratic districts – ABC News: "The wide Democratic advantage in congressional vote preference comes entirely in districts the party already holds, raising questions about the extent of its possible gains in November. Yet the closeness of the contests in GOP-held districts underscores this year's Republican vulnerability. Democrats lead by 14 points among likely voters in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, a result reported previously. But that reflects a vast 38-point Democratic lead in districts already held by Democratic members of Congress. In districts the Republican Party holds, by contrast, it's a tight 45-51 percent Democratic vs. Republican contest. The Democrats' lead in their districts, 64-26 percent, marks the extent of potential Democratic overvoting in areas where they're already in control – which partly reflects a Democratic concentration in urban areas, and possibly also gerrymandering of district lines."
Dems huge House haul worries GOP – Politico: "Is it time for Republicans to start freaking out? More than 40 House Republican incumbents were outraised in the final quarter of 2017 by one — or several — of their Democratic opponents, according to the latest round of fundraising numbers. And of that group, more than a dozen had less cash on hand than their Democratic challengers. For the GOP, here's the really disturbing part: The trendline is getting worse, not better. Despite the myriad advantages of incumbency and control of Congress, there are more House members with less cash on hand than their Democratic challengers than the quarter before. … A flood of Democratic money poured into House races across the country in 2017, provided in large part by small-dollar, online contributors animated by opposition to President Donald Trump and the Republican majorities in Congress."
Ryan's PAC cuts fat checks for key races – Axios: "Speaker Paul Ryan's PAC will make its largest one-time transfer of the year, giving $715,000 to 143 members of the GOP House Majority for their 2018 campaigns, an aide told Axios: Each of the 143 members will get $5,000 from the Speaker, who raised $44 million last year — a record for a House Speaker in an off-year. Over 140 GOP House chiefs are invited over to Team Ryan's office this morning, where they can pick up the checks and enjoy coffee and bagels."
Left coast – WaPo: "For those who think California politics is on the far-left fringe of the national spectrum, stand by. The next election season, already well underway here, will showcase a younger generation of Democrats that is more liberal and personally invested in standing up to President Trump's Washington than those leaving office. Here in the self-labeled 'state of resistance,' the political debate is being pushed further left without any sign of a Republican renaissance to serve as a check on spending and social policy ambitions. Even some Republicans are concerned about the departure of Gov. Jerry Brown (D), who proved to be fiscally cautious after inheriting a state seven years ago in deep recession. The race to succeed him, as well as contests for U.S. Senate and statewide offices, probably will feature a November ballot exclusively filled with Democrats."
MCCAIN, COONS PUSH LIMITED DEAL ON IMMIGRATION
WSJ: "Congress is expected this week to pass yet another short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, prompting a bipartisan pair of senators to introduce a narrow bill on immigration aimed at ending the impasse that has hindered a two-year budget deal. The government's current funding expires at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Immigration has become entangled in the spending negotiations since President Donald Trump last year ended an Obama-era program that protects young people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as Dreamers. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R., Ariz.) and Sen. Chris Coons (D., Del.) plan to unveil a proposal that offers a path to citizenship for Dreamers and orders a comprehensive study to determine what border-security measures are needed. But the bill stops well short of almost all of the president's demands—including immediate funding for the wall along the southern border—and is likely to meet a chilly reception from conservative Republicans."
Congress weighs one year extension for DREAMers – Politico: "Congress may just end up punting on its Dreamer dilemma. As lawmakers grasp for a solution for the young undocumented immigrants, one option is a temporary extension — perhaps one year — of their legal protections paired with a little bit of cash for border security. 'That may be where we're headed because, you know, Congress is pretty dysfunctional,' said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the few to publicly acknowledge the possibility of a temporary fix. 'That'd be a real loss. But that's probably where we're headed, OK?' Some senators are already deriding a yearlong patch as 'misguided,' a 'Plan Z' and a proposal that would keep immigrants 'in fear.' But lawmakers have only until March 5 to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program under President Donald Trump's deadline."
New push for Medicaid limits draws heavily on Clinton-era model – Atlantic: "Welfare reform is back. President Trump signaled its return to the forefront of national policy debates in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, when he announced a plan to 'lift our citizens from welfare to work.' He shouldn't have trouble finding support for it: With a collective of pro-reform officials leading key agencies, and with longtime entitlement crusader Paul Ryan as speaker of the House, the GOP in 2018 will have its best chance in a generation to make major changes to the country's safety-net programs, including Medicaid and food stamps. As a template, Republicans will use the original welfare-reform bill: the 1996 law that created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, program, which changed the financing and benefit structure of cash assistance. For conservatives, the program has been a model of resounding success, with shrinking costs and a welfare caseload that decreases by the year."
HOUSE DEMS READY COUNTERATTACK ON NUNES MEMO
Politico: "Republican leaders are acknowledging that the FBI disclosed the political origins of a private dossier the bureau cited in an application to surveil former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page, undermining a controversial GOP memo released Friday and fueling Democratic demands to declassify more information about the bureau's actions. At issue is whether the federal probe into the Trump campaign's Russia ties is infected with political bias, as Republicans say — or whether the GOP is using deceitful tactics to quash the probe, as Democrats insist. Democrats pounced on public comments over the past day by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and intelligence committee member Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), arguing that the GOP memo's failure to mention a key footnote in the FBI application shows how the party has cherry-picked classified facts to protect President Donald Trump. To provide a fuller picture, intelligence committee Democrats insist, House Republicans must vote on Monday to release a classified 11-page rebuttal they wrote to the GOP memo."
Report: Trump advisor Page hawked Kremlin contacts in 2013 – Time: "Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page bragged that he was an adviser to the Kremlin in a letter obtained by TIME that raises new questions about the extent of Page's contacts with the Russian government over the years. The letter, dated Aug. 25, 2013, was sent by Page to an academic press during a dispute over edits to an unpublished manuscript he had submitted for publication, according to an editor who worked with Page. 'Over the past half year, I have had the privilege to serve as an informal advisor to the staff of the Kremlin in preparation for their Presidency of the G-20 Summit next month, where energy issues will be a prominent point on the agenda,' the letter reads. Page is at the center of a controversial memo from Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, released this week. … At the heart of the debate is the question of who, exactly, is Carter Page. Trump's defenders argue that he was simply a low-level consultant to the campaign…"
Lots of daylight between Trump and his party on memo – Reuters: "Several Republican lawmakers disagreed on Sunday with President Donald Trump's assertion that a memo released last week by the House Intelligence Committee vindicated him in the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Tweeting from his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, Trump called Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe of election interference a 'witch hunt' and a 'disgrace' and said the memo 'totally vindicates' him. But several Republican lawmakers played down the memo's significance for Mueller's probe, including Representative Trey Gowdy, a member of the intelligence committee and one of the authors of the four-page memo. Speaking on the CBS program 'Face the Nation,' Gowdy said he believed the Republican memo showed sloppiness by investigators in the handling of an application to the top secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court. But he said the Russia probe should continue regardless."
Senate GOP pushes FBI to move against dossier author Steele – WashEx: "A newly released document from the Senate Judiciary Committee says Christopher Steele, the former British spy who compiled the Trump dossier, wrote an additional memo on the subject of Donald Trump and Russia that was not among those published by BuzzFeed in January 2017. The newly released document is an unclassified and heavily redacted version of the criminal referral targeting Steele filed on Jan. 4 by Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. It appears to confirm some level of coordination between the extended Clinton circle and the Obama administration in the effort to seek damaging information about then-candidate Trump. According to the referral, Steele wrote the additional memo based on anti-Trump information that originated with a foreign source. … Steele wrote a report based on the information, but the redacted version of the referral does not say what Steele did with the report after that."
Ivanka and Rubio join forces on paid family leave entitlement – Politico
Pence seems to be left out of Russia probe – AP
Trump talks taxes during Ohio visit – Dayton Daily News
AUDIBLE: PSSSTTTTT…
"…a little bit of sweet revenge" – Donald Trump Jr., one of the subjects of the criminal probe into Russian interference in the 2016, describing the memo from Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., from Fox News colleague Jesse Watters.
"It just tells me the FBI withholds pertinent information from a secret court in seeking to circumvent the rights given in the original 4th Amendment. Which begs the question, 'Why even have a FISA court?' Most of us suspected many of the top leadership of the FBI, CIA, etc. trample on our rights. No secrets here! I want to thank [Rep. Devin Nunes R-Calif.] for properly releasing this information in a manner that absolutely did not give up any 'state secrets'. On the flip side, I believe all of the Senators and Representatives that want to cover up the FBI leadership's abuse of the FISA court procedure to be properly and publicly rebuked. I guess [Nunes] is as close as we're going to get to a patriotic Congressman." – Dave George, Lorain, Ohio
[Ed. note: Well, I bet he wishes you lived in his district, Mr. George! I would caution you, though, that Nunes, who never himself saw the underlying classified information, is only leveling that charge. In fact House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Oversight Committee Trey Gowdy both said that nothing offered in Nunes' charges undercuts the credibility of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. I would further suggest that political discussions constructed around state secrets are often misleading. It's sort of like shadow boxing. My advice remains the same: we are expecting in the coming weeks a report from the Justice Department's inspector general on the conduct of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's mishandling of classified information and the report from Mueller's team. A little more patience is in order here so that we can make informed decisions based on provable facts.]
"In every ethical journalism, accounting, political class, this is inappropriate. This is the sentence I am referring to: 'The bad guys are so bad and the system is so corrupt, sometimes you just have to throw an Afrikaner or two out of a skyscraper window.' I find this very distastefully written, and also proliferating a scary mentality. I have fought to not resent Fox News, and today I lost. I cannot listen or read this content any longer. I don't think you care about your moderate viewers, but you lost one more today." – James Olson, Eau Claire, Wis.
[Ed. note: While we would always be sorry to see anyone go, Mr. Olson, I would encourage you to look at the context in which that line occurred. The paragraph begins with the phrase "the reductive reasoning:" and then lays out what Republicans who wink at dishonesty in this matter as both their entitlement and best defense. In the paragraph before we talked about Republicans who are "no longer troubled by untruths of either omission or commission." The rationale we described is not offered as either politically effective or morally sound. We're just telling you what some of the Republicans in Congress and across the country are thinking, which is helpful to know when we consider the strategies that all sides may take tin the closer chapter of this probe.]
"Hi Chris. In your last Podcast with Dana you asked how many of your listeners were in foreign lands. I could not figure out how to send in a response directly to the Podcast so I thought I'd try this route. I live in Bangkok, Thailand and am a loyal listener to the podcast. I listen with a coffee and some cookies on my front porch every Saturday morning. Even though the podcast is a couple of days old by then it is still insightful and fresh. Here in Thailand we are ruled by a military government that has outlawed politics and politicians. When politicians are outlawed, only outlaws will be politicians. Come to think of it…" – George Fuller, (hometown) St. Louis
[Ed. note: Brilliant, Mr. Fuller! And only too true. And I must tell you it will add to my enjoyment when we record the podcast this week to picture the happy scene of you contentedly crunching cookies in the Bangkok morning sun. I hope you are able to also keep track of St. Louis Cardinals baseball. We are just one week and a day away from catchers and pitchers reporting for spring training and it's going to be a wonderful season.]
Share your color commentary: Email us at
HALFTIMEREPORT@FOXNEWS.COM and please make sure to include your name and hometown.
YEAH, YOUBETCHA IT'S A CRIME WAVE
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "For the first time since the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza was launched in 1991, a major investigation is underway to determine whether some of this year's competing anglers, including the winner of a new pickup truck, deceived contest organizers. Contest officials confirmed this week that they are investigating whether three men from Ohio, a father, a son and another relative, legitimately caught the fish they say they did, earning first, third and 98th places among the 150 prize winners on Jan. 27. The men have told a lawyer for the group they caught the fish according to contest rules and are willing to take lie detector tests. Winning anglers who decline to take polygraph tests if asked must forfeit their prizes. The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is billed as the largest ice-fishing contest in the world."
Chris Stirewalt is the politics editor for Fox News. Brianna McClelland contributed to this report. Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here.
Chris Stirewalt joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in July of 2010 and serves as politics editor based in Washington, D.C.
PreviousTrump: Democrats 'Un-American, 'Treasonous' During State Of The Union
NextAuthor Nick Montfort tells us how to define the future
Chris Stirewalt
Vote Now: Who Won the Third Democratic Presidential Debate? – TIME
Los Angeles police shoot and kill suspected vandal, 26, during hospital scuffle – New York Daily News
New Mexico gov apologizes for boisterous party at hotel – Fox News
Trump brands Hillary Clinton a 'liar' over ISIS recruitment video claim – Fox News


From Matthew Kenney, long considered a pioneer in raw and vegan cuisine, comes the first definitive vegan cookbook for serious foodies and chefs. Kenneyês life work has been his commitment to plant-based innovation as well as culinary nutrition, and in PLANTLAB he employs inventive techniques and creative thinking in dishes that are visual masterpieces as well as delectable meals. Inspired by his experimental kitchen and laboratory located in Belfast, Maine, PLANTLAB will help redefine plant-based cuisine for home cooks and amp up their skills to create beautifully prepared, delicious vegan foods in their own kitchens. From root purees and soups to kale polenta and pizza, the 100+ recipes employ a modern, creative approach that builds on skills as you progress through the book. As the recipes get more advanced, so to do the techniques, and by the end, you will be fermenting and using a smoke gun like a pro.
Recipes from Plantlab can be sampled at Mathew Kenneyês first Australian, plant based restaurant, Alibi, at Ovolo Woolloomooloo.
The book 'Art Forms in Nature' is a collection of prints, made by the scientist Ernst Haeckel, of an enormous variety of flora and fauna from the sea including microscopic Radiolaria, starfish, and jelly fish. Since Prestel published it in 1998, the book has been a favourite with artists, designers, illustrators, and anyone who enjoys the wondrous forms of the natural world. Now paper engineer Maike Biederstaedt has transformed Haeckel's transcendent work into a three-dimensional book that allows readers to appreciate Haeckel's vivid colours, exceptional precision, and fascination with patterns and geometry. This stunning book features seven pop-ups that allow readers to see nature's brilliance the way that Haeckel did as marvellous, mathematically based creations that support his theory of the unity of all living things. Certain to appeal to his huge variety of fans, this pop-up version of a timeless classic will be treasured for years to come.
Mornings are better with yoga! These carefully chosen positions—including Tree and Warrior poses— constructively channel kids' energy as they wake up and begin their day. Indispensable step-by-step instructions and Anna Lang's colorful and amusing illustrations make this book appealing and easy to follow. Namaste!
Tove Nilsson is a ramen addict. Every time she travels abroad, she is looking for her next ramen fix. Including 50 mouth-watering recipes, from homemade broth and noodles to complementary dishes and sides such as udon, gyoza, pickles, okonomiyaki, and tempura, this cookbook will transport you to the vibrant streets of Japan via your own kitchen.
In 'Saha', Greg Malouf returns to the land of his ancestors to explore its broad and influential cuisine. Stretching from neighbouring Persia throughout the Mediterranean to North Africa, the roots of Greg's culinary history are here in the land of his forbears, and together with writing partner Lucy Malouf and photographer Matt Harvey, he embarks on a month-long culinary journey. The cuisine in 'Saha' is traditional and inspirational; enticingly spiced and fragrant with flower waters. From hearty peasant dishes to more subtly spiced specialties from ancient palaces, the dishes are complex in flavour yet not overly complicated to make at home. Heartwarming stories and recipes from the people Greg and Lucy meet on their journey are teamed with evocative images and Greg's own unique take on this history-rich and exciting cuisine, capturing the spirit of the modern and the ancient; the characters, dishes, flavours and colours that make up Lebanon and Syria in this highly illustrated and lavishly designed volume.
A charming compendium of dog breeds, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs What are the differences between the English and the French bulldogs? Is the German shepherd an ancient breed? Why is the Saint Bernard always depicted as carrying a keg around its neck? This book discusses close to 100 of the most popular and well-known dog breeds from all over the world: the hunting dog, the Dalmatian, the Poodle, the Newfoundland, the Fox Terrier, the Greyhound, and so on. Every breed is illustrated with beautifully detailed retro illustrations.


These are our classic feather trees, the style that has brightened homes at Christmastime since the late 1800's. Though historically correct, they have become the "new" contemporary tree also and lend themselves very nicely to today's style of ornaments.
Feather trees are remarkable. With their wide spaced branches, ornaments hang freely within the tree. They can be covered completely in decorations and be beautiful. Or they can be sparsely and simply decorated and still be stunning. They are perfect for themed trees, especially the tabletop trees because you don't need a lot of decorations to create a theme.
Please order early!! Our busiest time of year is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Orders with a Christmas delivery are usually cut off the first week of December. To get your tree quickly, order before November.


text:
"Good Morning Miss America" by Artist Phyllis Yes Goes to New York City
August 23, 2019 prdadminPress Releases
United States, Iowa, Decorah – 08-22-2019 (PRDistribution.com) —
From Portland Oregon to Decorah, Iowa to Cumberland, Maryland to Austin, Minnesota, the show lands in New York City:
Opening Off Broadway at Theater 80 Saint Marks Place. The show runs Oct 2nd through October 12th.
What do you get when you mix one Mother with Alzheimer's, one Step Father who is on the verge of dementia and two daughters living in separate parts of the country who have different ideas of what kind of care their parents need? You get a timely play that resonates with the audience, and creates an important conversation that so many need to have. If you have parents, or are a parent this play is for you.
Actress Libby Cozza saw the production in Portland: "What a compelling, poignant, honest, funny, sad, and perfect portrait of ailing parents, dysfunctional siblings, and the sadness and beauty of it all. It reminds us of that is most important in all of this…love.
Audience member Greg Wennes Radio Broadcaster and owner of Wennes Communications, saw the production in Decorah, Iowa: "Great story, great characters, brilliant directing! Go see it in New York. It's worth the ticket and time."
Audience member John Wunderlick saw the staged reading in Cumberland, Maryland. "It is a truly terrific play that artfully mixes a serious subject with humor. It will be successful no matter where it plays."
The New York City Cast includes: Actors Katie O'Regan, Rick Nance, Gloria Jung and Darynn Zimmer. Get your tickets on-line or by phone.
CONTACT: (917) 456-6967 for Tickets www.sacrednoisesociety.org
Company Name: Sacred Noise Society
Full Name: Katie ORegan
Website: www.sacrednoisesociety.org
For the original news story, please visit https://prdistribution.com/news/good-morning-miss-america-by-artist-phyllis-yes-goes-to-new-york-city.html.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
const path = require('path');
const webpack = require('webpack');
const autoprefixer = require('autoprefixer');

const ExtractTextPlugin = require('extract-text-webpack-plugin');
const CopyWebpackPlugin = require('copy-webpack-plugin');

// App files location
const PATHS = {
  app: path.resolve(__dirname, '../src/js'),
  styles: path.resolve(__dirname, '../src/styles'),
  images: path.resolve(__dirname, '../src/images'),
  build: path.resolve(__dirname, '../build')
};

const plugins = [
  new CopyWebpackPlugin([
    {
      from: PATHS.images,
      to: 'images'
    }
  ]),
  // Shared code
  new webpack.optimize.CommonsChunkPlugin('vendor', 'js/vendor.bundle.js'),
  // Avoid publishing files when compilation fails
  new webpack.NoErrorsPlugin(),
  new webpack.DefinePlugin({
    'process.env.NODE_ENV': JSON.stringify('production'),
    __DEV__: JSON.stringify(JSON.parse(process.env.DEBUG || 'false'))
  }),
  new webpack.optimize.OccurenceOrderPlugin(),
  new webpack.optimize.DedupePlugin(),
  new webpack.optimize.UglifyJsPlugin({
    compress: {
      warnings: false
    }
  }),
  // This plugin moves all the CSS into a separate stylesheet
  new ExtractTextPlugin('css/app.css', { allChunks: true })
];

const sassLoaders = [
  'css-loader?sourceMap',
  'postcss-loader',
  'sass-loader?outputStyle=compressed'
];

module.exports = {
  entry: {
    app: path.resolve(PATHS.app, 'main.js'),
    vendor: ['react']
  },
  output: {
    path: PATHS.build,
    filename: 'js/[name].js',
    publicPath: '/'
  },
  stats: {
    colors: true
  },
  resolve: {
    // We can now require('file') instead of require('file.jsx')
    extensions: ['', '.js', '.jsx', '.scss']
  },
  module: {
    noParse: /\.min\.js$/,
    loaders: [
      {
        test: /\.jsx?$/,
        loaders: ['react-hot', 'babel'],
        include: PATHS.app
      },
      {
        test: /\.scss$/,
        loader: ExtractTextPlugin.extract('style-loader', sassLoaders.join('!'))
      },
      {
        test: /\.css$/,
        loader: ExtractTextPlugin.extract('style-loader', 'css-loader!postcss-loader')
      },
      // Inline base64 URLs for <=8k images, direct URLs for the rest
      {
        test: /\.(png|jpg|jpeg|gif|svg)$/,
        loader: 'url-loader?limit=8192&name=images/[name].[ext]?[hash]'
      },
      {
        test: /\.(woff|woff2)$/,
        loader: 'url-loader?limit=8192&name=fonts/[name].[ext]?[hash]'
      }
    ]
  },
  plugins: plugins,
  postcss: function () {
    return [autoprefixer({
      browsers: ['last 2 versions']
    })];
  },
  devtool: 'source-map'
};

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Associate Professor Sally Garratt has 31 years' experience as a nurse with 15 years in teaching. She has a particular interest in gerontological nursing and has undertaken research, consultancy and clinical practice in the field. One of her major projects has been the development of nursing-home care in Singapore and developing an understanding of the cultural differences in aged care in Asia and Australia. This book is the outcome of a research project undertaken to study the models of care provided for older people with dementia. The multidisciplinary approach taken by the project has generated a social view of health care of the older person that has led to the model described in this book.


text:
MENOMONEE FALLS NEWS
Area libraries have moved from their buildings to Facebook to provide 'normalcy and connection'
Cathy Kozlowicz
When Sussex's Pauline Haass Public Library temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Children's Services Manager Valerie Johnson set up her studio equipped with an antique clock, stuffed animals and a flickering fireplace as a background.
And she has a lamp where the shade is three-quarters down. When she is done with her story at 7 p.m. Monday, she slides the shade down all the way. So her viewers, if they want, can get ready for bed.
"I want it to be warm and cozy," Johnson said.
Instead of reading stories to 40 or so people in-person, she transformed story time to a Facebook experience.
Live Updates:The latest on coronavirus in Wisconsin
Daily Digest:What you need to know about coronavirus in Wisconsin
Share Your Story:We want to talk to doctors, nurses and others affected by coronavirus
With the libraries closed, the librarians of the Bridges Library System — the 24-member Waukesha and Jefferson county libraries — moved their most popular programs to Facebook and designed home studios. This way, Johnson said, the patrons can get their most popular programs, including story times, makerspace programs, book clubs, scavenger hunts and craft challenges.
And anyone who does not have a library card can get a temporary one online, said Johnson. People from different communities can also see other libraries' content for free.
"We are finding a way to still do the programs we normally do," Johnson said.
New COVID-19 remote library programs
When the libraries were closing due to COVID-19, Bridges Library System's Coordinator of Marketing and Communications Jill Fuller asked, "What do people need right now, and how do we provide it?"
Online programs were her answer.
Fuller said there are many children and adult programs, including a weekly book chat and online book club for adults, meditation programs, podcasts and crafting.
"We are seeing a lot of engagement with people," Fuller said. "We are more than buildings and books; we are about serving the needs of the community."
Johnson said there is a children's program every day at Pauline Haass. If a family cannot watch a program live, they can replay it. She also said the library incorporated Virtual LabTime to create different objects using materials that most families would have at home and sensory play activities that children can do with their parents at home.
Amanda Caivano, a children services librarian at the Menomonee Falls Public Library, said her library also does many virtual activities.
On Saturdays, she said, the library does a craft challenge. There is a different craft a week, where families can work on it and post it on Facebook.
"We are really trying to provide normalcy and connection," Caivano said. "This provides a sense of hope. We are all in this together, and we are here to support each other during this time."
RELATED:A Wauwatosa librarian is keeping her story times going for children through Facebook Live
Hoopla and Tumble Book Library
For a limited period during the coronavirus pandemic, people can download Hoopla, a digital media services platform where people can stream and download e-books and magazines, said Fuller.
Each patron has four downloads a month.
"There are no holds, waiting time and it is an instant streaming service," Fuller said. "We never had anything like this, and it is for a limited period."
Another new resource is access to Tumble Book Library, which was recently added to provide animated digital children's books and chapter books for teens, according to the Menomonee Falls Library's website.
Adult programming
Leah Gentry, cataloger and reference librarian at the Menomonee Falls library, said Facebook book club discussions are one of the ways the libraries are reaching adults.
Gentry said she picked books that are popular and that people may have already read. If people have not read it, they can use OverDrive — a database of e-books or audio books — to see if the book is available and check out the book with their library card.
"Educated" is the April 20 book.
"With Facebook, we can now bring more of the library to people," said Jennie Bahnaman, Pauline Haass' assistant manager and adult services librarian.
She said the library has a podcast to discuss books and has a craft morning on Saturdays.
"Maybe we are reaching people who have not been coming to the library," Bahnaman.
Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KozlowiczCathy.


MAM Software partnered with Elite EXTRA, a real-time GPS dispatch management solution designed to maximize employee productivity, improve customer service and promote efficiencies.
The partnership allows MAM's Autopart users to efficiently deliver product to their customers within tight timeframes. Elite EXTRA provides services like route optimization for new or existing customers; the ability to track drivers so customers can know when their product will be delivered; and proof of delivery, which is key to knowing when the customer actually received the product on site.
Designed as a dispatch management efficiency tool by and for auto parts distributors, EXTRA is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that runs on existing computers, smartphones and tablets, meaning there is no need to purchase, install, or maintain any additional software or servers.
• Route Sequence Optimization - Gives the most optimal route for the driver to get to customers in the most efficient sequence and route.
• Integration/Order Capture - Orders are sent from Autopart to EE to ensure accuracy of orders the customers will be reviewing with the driver.
• Proof of Delivery (POD) - Allows for the capture of signatures at the customer site.
• Real-time GPS Tracking - Tracking the driver allows the user to know how long is spent driving, what route was used, where the driver made stops and whether the optimization of the route was overridden or not. It also tracks the speed of the driver.
• Mobile - Making it easy for the driver to use the device within the vehicle but also take it with him for signature capture etc.
• Business Intelligence - Allows the user to see metrics of orders, deliveries, driver time and on time performance.
• Software as a Service - This allows the user to have a more affordable solution.
Stay ahead of the industry by expanding your technical automotive knowledge by downloading our free whitepaper.


Rick (Toronto, Canada) on 22 March 2019 in Animal & Insect.
Il trace sa route avec calme.
Very good composed in this highformat.
A nice follow-up to yesterday's!
Nice one Rick. Just the right title.
I like the impact of the color of the snail.
A long road indeed for this small fellow.


Turkey's economic growth bounced back far better than expected at the end of the year, wiping out its worst quarterly contraction since the financial crisis.
Annual GDP expanded by 3.5 per cent in the fourth quarter compared to the same period last year, rebounding from the 1.8 per cent slump in the third quarter in an economy besieged by a host of political and security concerns last year. Economists polled by Bloomberg had expected growth of 1.9 per cent.
Overall expansion in 2016 came in at 2.9 per cent according to figures from Turkstat, above expectations of 2.2 per cent expansion in the calendar year.
The Turkish economy had fallen into reverse in the aftermath of a failed coup in July, which has driven tourists away from the country and pushed its currency to all-time lows. But signs of a recovery at the end of 2016 suggest the weak exchange rate has helped cushion some parts of the economy from a severe slowdown.
Despite slowing growth, the country's central bank was forced to raise interest rates in November and January to help support the lira.
The lira was unchanged on the news, holding its gains of 0.3 per cent against the dollar.


Laura Damiani describes the traumatic results of going under the knife.
Join Christine Bleakley and Phillip Schofield, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes as we meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the hottest celebs and cook up a storm with your favourite chefs!
Stay stylish with Gok Wan's fabulous fashion, be beautiful with Bryony Blake's top make-up tips, save money with Martin Lewis and get gardening with David Domoney. And did we mention we have quite a few laughs along the way too?


text:
Remarks: Donald Trump Holds a Bilateral Meeting with Angela Merkel of Germany - August 26, 2019
Mr. President, when will you visit to Berlin?
Well, we'll be coming to Germany. A very special place. And we look forward to coming. We haven't set that date, but we will be going to Germany. Absolutely. Thank you. Thank you very much. We've had a great couple of days. Very productive. And Chancellor Merkel and I have really, I think, come to some very good conclusion on lots of things, including trade.
good conclusion
We do a tremendous amount of trade with Germany. A great trading partner. And we've reached agreement on a lot of different things. And we probably think we're going to be upping the trade over a very short period of time. Actually, we do a lot of trade, but we can up it quite a bit. We also talked military.
tremendous amount of trade
great trading partner
lot of different things
We talked defense. We talked about a lot of different things. And a lot of really wonderful things will conclude. I think it's been a great two days. So, thank you very much. Very much, Angela. Thank you.
wonderful things
[Via Interpreter] Well, I can only confirm this: We had indeed very productive talks while we're here, and we're going to continue such productive talks on a bilateral level. And in view of the very close relationship that binds our two countries together, I am confident that we can do good things together and can continue [Inaudible].
close relationship
productive talks
No doubt. And we've also had a very good G7. I think it's been, really, a productive G7 and coming to a close, I guess, sometime this afternoon. We're going to be doing a press conference. I'll be doing one later. Perhaps you will. Are you doing a press conference? I hope so. If you do one, I may go. [Laughter] Just to watch.
productive G7
good G7
But we'll be doing -- we'll be leaving after the press conference, going back to the United States. Okay? Thank you.
Mr. President, do you still consider on German cars?
Do you still consider tariffs on German cars?
I hope not. I mean, we're going to come to some conclusions. We talked about a new trade deal between, you know, not just Germany, but between the Union and ourselves -- European Union. And I think, you know, we're having some very good discussions going. I hope not. I really do hope not.
new trade deal
good discussions
Mr. President, do you have any conclusions on ISIS fighters coming back from Syria?
Well, we talked about that just a few minutes ago. We've captured thousands of ISIS fighters. We have them now. They're captured. They're in various locations, but predominantly in one. They came from Europe, in almost all cases. And we've told Europe, "I hope you're going to be able to take them back and do something." So, it's something that we've discussed with the various nations, taking them back.
various nations
Weve
Because the United States, we did a great favor for, you know, the fact we were able to capture -- we were able to take 100 percent of the caliphate. One-hundred percent. But we have thousands of ISIS fighters that are captured. Some very dangerous. Some of them are very dangerous. And we think they should go to the country from which they came.
One-hundred percent
great favor
And that's what's pretty much going to happen. I think we had a pretty good meeting. And that had not reached a total conclusion, but it's unfair for the United States to take them, because they didn't come from the United States.
total conclusion
thats whats
Mr. President, do you and Mrs. Merkel agree on a step forward for Iran?
Mrs. Merkel
We haven't discussed Iran too much, but I think we agree that Iran shouldn't be nuclear. It's a very important thing. In fact, I think we'll be coming out with a statement, to that effect, from the G7. Everybody agrees that we cannot let Iran become a nuclear -- have nuclear weapons.
important thing
Iran shouldnt
[Via Interpreter] Well, I can only repeat that we, together -- that is to say all of the G7 members -- have said that we want to prevent any kind of nuclear weapons for Iran. That's something that we want to prevent. We've said we wanted to achieve that through negotiations. We had very productive talks on this issue as well.
G7 members
kind of nuclear weapons
[Via Interpreter] But it is, obviously, still moving as an issue. And it is slowly moving forward, but there's still a long way to go yet.
long way
Mr. President, what are your thoughts on the working session on climate?
I do think that we really made some big progress with respect to Iran in terms of unity of the G7. And there has been great unity. Really. It's been flawless, in that sense. And, you know, we had a lot of fake news where they're saying, "Oh, there's no unity. There's no unity." In fact, total unity.
lot of fake news
big progress
terms of unity of the G7
We've had a really -- I'm talking about all of the seven countries. And it's been really good. It's been -- now, it's not quite over yet; we have a meeting or two left, right? But I will tell you, we've had great unity, even with Iran. A lot of -- a lot of progress made on Iran. And we've come to a conclusion, more or less.
lot of progress
But the biggest part of the conclusion: They can't have nuclear weapons. But we have had a very successful G7. Very friendly. Very friendly. Very opposite of what you've reported. I mean, you had a report where -- I was in the plane, I hadn't even landed yet, and you said I was in a dispute. And I said, "That's tough.
biggest part of the conclusion
I haven't landed yet." So, as you know, that was your predisposition. The other thing is, the country is doing very -- the United States, as you know, is doing very, very well. Talks are going on with China at a very high level. As you know, Steve, you might just want to mention what was said, but it was just reported in Bloomberg and others that -- Marketwatch -- that China just put out a statement.
Well, we appreciate the Vice Premier Liu -- his comments that he just came out with. And we look forward to continuing our discussions with him. Ambassador Lighthizer and I will expect to continue those shortly.
Ambassador Lighthizer
Mr. President, do you still believe that the EU treats the U.S. --
Do you still believe that the EU treats the U.S. worse than China on trade, after your discussions?
I think the European Union -- and I've said this openly; I say it with respect -- I think they're as tough as China. I really do. I think they're very tough. The United States has been not treated particularly well over the years. And I'm not saying that as -- it should have been the other way around, but it wasn't. I congratulate you.
But the European Union, they're tough. Very tough. They're very tough traders. And the United States has lost tremendous amounts of money over the many years with the European Union. And I don't hold that against the European Union, I hold it against our presidents and administrations that did not do a good job.
tremendous amounts of money
I respect the European Union. I respect China for being able to do what they've done to the United States over the years. I mean, you look at a guy like Sleepy Joe Biden, the fact that he would allow them, for eight years with Obama, to do what they did to us. This should have happened -- what I'm doing with China should have happened 25 years ago.
Sleepy Joe Biden
Not just President Obama. I mean, many presidents. You go back with Bush and Clinton. I mean, many -- many Presidents should have done something about this. They're taking out hundreds of billions of dollars a year. You know, intellectual property theft by the billions and billions and billions. It's not right.
Somebody should have done it. And I'm not blaming China, I'm blaming our representatives and leadership for doing a bad job.
[In German, Via Interpreter]
This doesn't sound good. [Laughter]
[Via Interpreter] At any rate, we wish to talk about these issues and others right now. And we've said we want to come as quickly as possible to an agreement between the European Union and the United States -- enhance talks -- because this is obviously of very great interest also to us, to enhance the trade relations between the European Union and the United States.
[Via Interpreter] And we've said we want to bring this as quickly as possible to a successful solution. Anyway, Germany is going to work resolutely --
successful solution
[Via Interpreter] -- for this, before the European Union.
Great. Well, as you know, we made a very big deal yesterday with Japan. That's a tremendous deal with Prime Minister Abe. And we hope to have a deal with the European Union too. We hope we can do a fair deal, a good deal for everybody.
big deal yesterday
Mr. President, were you able to attend the working session on climate and oceans earlier?
We're having it in a little while.
In a little while.
[In German, No translation provided]
The question was, "Madam Chancellor, is the new dream team of G7 now Presidents Trump and President Macron?" And the Chancellor replied, "The new dream team of G7 is G7." [Laughter]
Madam Chancellor
new dream team of G7
That's a good answer. [Laughter] You know, everybody has really contributed. We've had really great contributions from all of the different countries. I think that's true. Very good contributions.
great contributions
different countries
Mr. President, Madam, you said together you got to compromise on digital taxation between France and the U.S. Can you confirm that?
Yeah. We're getting close. And they want to make a deal. And we'll see if we can make a deal. We're getting close.
[Via Interpreter] We have said that we have the intention within the OECD to find a solution for each and every one by 2020. And that will be an enormous breakthrough to the benefit of everyone in the world.
enormous breakthrough
And, Chancellor Merkel, is Germany making a commitment to take back ISIS fighters in Syria?
Well, we're talking about that now. And we have -- we have a lot from Germany, which is a great thing. And we'll work something out. I think we're going to work something out.
great thing
well work
[Via Interpreter] First, I should say that we have already accepted a number of family members, among them primarily children. Secondly, we have committed ourselves -- all the European Union countries -- to work together and to try and find a solution here to work together with the United States on this one.
[Via Interpreter] But we want to find a solution together, but it is certainly not [Inaudible].
We've done -- we've done -- I think we've done a really great job. We -- you know, we defeated them. We took over 100 percent. Not 99, not 98 -- because I was criticized. I said, "All right, we got 98 percent. We're leaving." And I was very badly criticized. They said, "Why not 100 percent?" So I said, "All right, we'll stay.
We'll do 100." So we did 100 percent. And we did a great job. And we've had very good talks. But, you know, it's not fair for the United States to have these people. We want to give them to the areas where they came from, and that includes not just Germany. France. We have a lot from France. We have a lot of from the UK. We have a lot from a lot of different countries.
lot of different countries
And, for the most part, all in Europe.
Mr. President --
On China, sir, do you think it's possible that talks would advance and you could reach a deal to either delay or cancel the plan to tariff increases that you've announced?
Well, I think anything is possible. I can say we're having very meaningful talks. Much more meaningful than, I would say, at any time, frankly. And I think, for the most part, it's because we are doing very well. China is a great country. I consider President Xi to be a great leader. I think you do also.
meaningful talks
And he is a great leader. And, look, they're losing millions and millions of jobs. They're going to other countries. And if I were them, I'd want to make a deal. But, in the meantime, the United States is taking in tremendous amounts of dollar. You know, billions and billions of dollars. And, frankly, there's been no inflation.
tremendous amounts of dollar
And most of these products haven't even gone up because China is able to manipulate and also able to put cash into the system where the product can stay at the same price. Otherwise, it wouldn't be a competitive product and they wouldn't be able to sell it, and they'd lose jobs. But they lost a lot of jobs, and I think they want to see a sensible solution.
products havent
competitive product
So there's a really good chance. I think we're probably in a much better position now than at any time during the negotiation. That's something meaningful. And I don't think you could've gotten here without having to go through this process. And maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're probably in a stronger position now to do a deal -- a fair deal for everybody.
better position
good chance
stronger position
And so we're having very meaningful talks.
Mr. President, is the Chancellor pressuring you to deescalate the trade war with China?
No. She'd like to see it worked out because it's good for everybody, I think, if it works out. Not pressuring. She's a brilliant woman and she understands exactly where everything is. She knows before most people. And she'd like to see it worked out.
brilliant woman
[Via Interpreter] Of course, I mean, we're all somehow linked together. We all have every interest in trying to see this come to a solution. And we'd be very glad if a -- well, an agreement could be found between China and the United States that is in our own best interest.
own best interest
Mr. President, when you are hosting G7 next year, who will be your surprise guest?
surprise guest
I don't think there will be any surprises. I'm not looking for surprises. I think we'll have a very successful G7. It'll probably be in Miami, right next to the International Airport. Great location. It's one of the biggest airports. It takes planes from everywhere. You know, sometimes you have hours and hours of driving to get to certain locations.
successful G7
We'll have -- you'll only have a five-minute drive, which is good. You'll land in Miami International Airport. And so we think we're going to have a very successful one. And we can learn from what took place here because I think they did a really great job. Even architecturally, the way the rooms were set up and designed.
Youll land
And I think they really did. We got some good ideas from this G7. But there won't be any surprises, no.
Are you going to invite Russia?
Well, we'll see. I think that Russia -- we had a talk, and -- no vote or anything. But we had a talk about Russia. My inclination is to say yes. Some people disagree with me, some people don't. There are people that agree with me 100 percent, but there are some that don't. So we did have a discussion about Russia.
people dont
We'll see. I think it's advantageous, but other people don't necessarily agree -- maybe at this time, I think I could say. Maybe at this time, without being specific. But we'll see what happens.
Mr. President, do you expect to host at the Doral Golf Course, the G7?
They're seeming to set up the best. It's close to the -- we haven't made a final decision, but it's right next to the airport, right there, meaning, you know, a few minutes away. It's a great place. It's got tremendous acreage. Many hundreds of acres. So we can handle whatever happens. It's really -- people are really liking it. Plus, it has buildings that have 50 to 70 units in them, so each delegation can have its own building.
we havent
own building
So you'd have the seven various delegations, and they could have their own building. So a lot of -- and they could have buildings for the press. We have -- it's very big. A great conference facility. So we're thinking about it. They love the location of the hotel, and they also like the fact that it's right next to the airport, for convenience.
various delegations
great conference facility
And it's Miami. Doral. Miami. So it's a great area.
great area
Is that the leading [Inaudible]?
We haven't found anything that could even come close to competing it. [Inaudible] really competing with it, especially when you look at the location being right next to the airport. Because so many places are so far away. The drive is so long, and, you know, you need helicopters, you need all sorts of things.
sorts of things
This is something you can be there in literally a matter of minutes after you land. So I think they will appreciate that.
matter of minutes
Chancellor, can you give us your views on Russia?
[Via Interpreter] We will certainly address this issue in our talks here. I want to see talks now between -- and a solution -- between the Ukrainian President Zelensky, the new Ukrainian President, and the Russian President. We wish to see progress made on the Minsk Agreement. We've already made, as we saw, small progress with President Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Zelensky
Russian President
new Ukrainian President
[Via Interpreter] And I think we have to try and bring this forward in the next few months to come. I, at any rate, have every interest in bringing about a solution to this we have. It is a big problem, and we have enough problems in the world as it is, so I think we ought to make progress on this one.
big problem
enough problems
Mr. President, the G7 is about to lose its only female leader. Are you concerned that the world isn't doing enough to promote female leaders around the world?
female leader
world isnt
[Via Interpreter] I'm still here. [Laughter]
She may surprise you. She may be here a long time. I know her well. I don't know that you're right about that. I don't know that you're right about that at all.
Mr. President, speaking on female leaders, are you signing on to any of the gender equality initiatives and also the African partnership initiatives?
Well, we're looking at it very carefully. We had some very good meetings on that, yes. Very, very good meetings. Really productive. It was something that we are looking at very seriously, as a country, as an endorsement -- as a country. Yeah. So we're looking at that very seriously.
good meetings
Mr. President, have you discussed monetary policy with any of these leaders?
Not too much.
Germany, of course, [Inaudible].
It may come up at the very end, in our last meeting. I think we're going to be discussing that a little bit. But we haven't had that meeting yet. It's a big thing, monetary policy. Very big.
big thing
very end
And fiscal policy.
And fiscal.
Chancellor, did you invite the President to Berlin? And what was his answer?
[Via Interpreter] As I've already told you, I've invited the President repeatedly on previous occasions, and you have heard his answer just now.
previous occasions
We'll be there. We'll be there. I'm very honored by the invitation, and that's true. And we will be there. And maybe soon. It's -- I have German in my blood. I'll be there.
Will you make a stop on the way to Poland, for example?
Well, I haven't thought of that, but it could happen. We have -- it's really soon. It's a little soon. But we'll be in Poland, I guess, next week. And then, we'll be heading back. It's a little bit too soon. But we're going to be there very soon, in Germany. Okay? Thank you all very much. Thank you. Thank you.


text:
Sustainable Investing: From ESG Integration to Impact Investing
As advisers and lawyers to businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as investors managing their own portfolios and business families with a long history of activity in social projects, we have a wide perspective on the range of issues that fall within the spectrum from ESG to impact investing. This perspective, and our own commitment as a firm to be sustainable in what we do, and to use our capabilities and connections to work with our clients to achieve their sustainable aims is fundamental to our own purpose as responsible advisers.
Whilst the whole ESG and social impact area has seen growing activity for many years, the global challenges of the pandemic have clearly driven more individual, family and business sentiment towards responsible strategies, and responsible investing, with more investing for purpose to address inequality and environmental challenges. As we see the visible impacts of climate change, and hear success stories of businesses driven by sustainable values, sustainable products, and use solutions which solve sustainable problems, interest and activity grows. There is no doubt that this landscape has encouraged businesses to do more than merely comply with regulatory ESG demands, and for investors to seek investments which reflect their own values and desire to use their capital and connections for good purpose and impact.
At Charles Russell Speechlys we have the deepest conviction that as advisers to businesses and investors we have a responsibility to be advisers for change within businesses, and to harness private capital to address world challenges in a way which makes sense for each client and suits their motivation and overall ambition. In this role we try to have as many conversations as we can and provide our clients with the means to integrate sustainable frameworks into their strategies with specialist legal services and relevant connections, whether our clients want to address the challenges within their own businesses, or make direct or indirect investments in sustainable businesses and philanthropy projects.
During the past year, we have seen transformational change in what people have wanted to do and the speed to which they have wanted to get it done to secure the outcome that motivated them. The trend we see is for more businesses to recognise their responsibilities and to go beyond ESG compliance to achieve more and at speed, in line with their own sentiment and expectations of stakeholders. And, for families to know exactly what they want to do on their own journey towards sustainable investing – whether through family philanthropy in sustainable projects, or through investment partnerships where they can provide operational knowledge and connections, and perhaps due diligence on the people and projects envisaged.
For some the answer lies in transforming a family business, where our experience of advising families with conflicting expectations is drawn upon for harmonious and sustainable solutions. Some recognise the challenges that their operations bring in terms of their own ethics and wish to do better for their employees, customers, and suppliers as well as the community that serves them. This may require a change of roles, new capitalisation, and the separation of the business of the enterprise from the business of the family which is not always acceptable or doable. It may well be the time to sell.
Here we manage the business sale to a worthy buyer with the capacity and capability to fund the transformation and behave in a responsible way, leaving the family to diversify into a range of new opportunities which may resonate more with the thinking of younger family members.
We have seen families investing in new businesses based on sustainable production or sustainable solutions. Investing directly in these businesses with a purpose which matters to the family, and which has a good prospect of a fair return, is a more attractive journey than transforming the family business. These deals are hard to find and difficult to access and where we can we will make relevant connections and source specialist analysis and industry experts enabling our clients to build over time a portfolio of sustainable investments. We also use our legal capabilities to set up new sustainable businesses for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of the surplus private capital and new green funding, designing arrangements which include investing alongside charities, community groups and local bodies.
Where a family business is sold, or a client receives capital from an asset sale, inheritance, or maturing investment, and the proceeds are destined for investment managers, are they likely to be shown sustainable strategies, including specific funds designed for measureable impact? And what is the position of the adviser? For me, as a lawyer rather than an investment manager, its crucial to understand who does what and to look closely at the credentials of both, but the question to the client is always, "what are you aiming for?", mindful that the client wants choice, but not confusion. Clients are concerned with "greenwashing" and comparative measurements of return, both of which need to be better addressed to promote the integrity of sustainable investments and potential social impact.
We know that as activist and wider sentiment grows for companies to comply with good business practices, businesses invariably want to pre-empt conflicts and do more but this may not be easy. Boards have to balance shareholders interests and not all shareholders take the longer term view necessary to adapt business practices and change behaviours. At the same time individual Board members are aware of their own accountability and the impact of fallen share values on their own remuneration – and perhaps future employability. CEO's are increasingly working to address conflicts and balance interests with better investor communication with time lines for change aligned to financial projections. Its harder when Boards do not know who their shareholders are.
But institutional shareholders are known and increasingly want to see ESG and sustainable strategies adhered to, and if not to see a clear plan to achieve it. They will publically announce their withdrawal when a company continues to exhibit bad practices, or refuse to invest in new offerings for ESG reasons – as we saw with the recent IPO of Deliveroo. But there are different examples like Danone and AstraZeneca when sustainability and social purpose did not meet the investors criteria, and we saw Danone's CEO exit, and increasing pressure put on AstraZeneca's CEO who was driven by saving lives rather than short term high returns. The message is always the same: You have to balance interests in achieving worthy outcomes.
At Charles Russell Speechlys we are on our own sustainability journey grounded in our determination to do the right thing and to generate long term value for our clients, our people, our communities and our natural environment. Like many of our clients we are challenging ourselves and striving to do more, recognising that reaching our own responsible business goals will take time and investment.
As I look across the firm I see colleagues advising companies and institutions on ESG and sustainability, advising entrepreneurs and investors on new sustainable projects, and advising rural estates on new environmental enterprises. We are also advising the professionals and executives whose own wealth and reputation will suffer if they run bad businesses, the international family offices who want to invest safely and in a sustainable way, and the trustees whose authorities to invest and investment mandates need changing to accommodate new practices. There can be no doubt that our work with all our wide ranging clients to achieve their sustainability objectives, is fundamental to our purpose as a well rounded and commercially successful law firm.
Sustainable investing means different things to different people but as we see new wealth created from businesses in new green energy or eco-products, or new health care delivery systems which administer medicines to more people more quickly, we share client success stories. We share our experience and connections wherever we can to build further client understanding and engagement, working with the investment community and the philanthropy community and all responsible client advisers to bring people and opportunities together for a shared sustainable future.
Building & Fire Safety Series
Join us for our three part seminar series following new regulatory changes Read More Join us for our three part seminar series following new regulatory changes
EG quotes James Souter on the upcoming Tate Modern judgment
Tate Modern viewing level set for Supreme Court judgment Read More Tate Modern viewing level set for Supreme Court judgment
Charlotte Healy writes for Pharmacy Business on late filing of accounts
Personal liability for company directors over late filing of accounts Read More Personal liability for company directors over late filing of accounts
Rumours grew during December 2022 that the trustees of the British Museum were close to striking a deal with the Greek government to return the Par... Read More Rumours grew during December 2022 that the trustees of the British Museum were close to striking a deal with the Greek government to return the Par...
What's new in employment law podcast: The year ahead in 2023
Nick Hurley and Emily Chalkley discuss case law and legislative changes, alongside the impact of hybrid working. Read More Nick Hurley and Emily Chalkley discuss case law and legislative changes, alongside the impact of hybrid working.
Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey
Mary Bagnall
Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey Read More Charles Russell Speechlys Intellectual Property team successfully oppose the registration of a certification mark for Manuka Honey
2023: Spotlight on ESG in the product and supply sectors
Whilst 2022 was ground-breaking in the number of new cases related to ESG issues, 2023 is looking to be equally as important. Read More Whilst 2022 was ground-breaking in the number of new cases related to ESG issues, 2023 is looking to be equally as important.
The Winter of Discontent: NEC notice of dissatisfaction
In a steady stream of cases where parties have fallen foul of the NEC's requirements for notices of dissatisfaction, here is another. Read More In a steady stream of cases where parties have fallen foul of the NEC's requirements for notices of dissatisfaction, here is another.
Steven Carey writes for Building Magazine on concurrent delay
Steven Carey
Concurrent delay: get your retaliation in first Read More Concurrent delay: get your retaliation in first
Property Patter: Life Sciences
Life Sciences is one of the most talked about real estate asset classes. Read More Life Sciences is one of the most talked about real estate asset classes.
Rectification: Clarifying the nature of the test
The Jersey Royal Court has taken a divergent approach to rectification. Read More The Jersey Royal Court has taken a divergent approach to rectification.
Building your dream home? Avoid these traps for the unwary
Mark Barley
Some of the challenges that building your own home can bring. Read More Some of the challenges that building your own home can bring.
Katie Bewick writes for Independent Community Pharmacist on ways to remove a company director
Ways to remove a company director Read More Ways to remove a company director
Simon Ridpath features in The Lawyer's words of career wisdom roundup
Simon Ridpath
Words of career wisdom from last year's Hot 100 Read More Words of career wisdom from last year's Hot 100
Property Week quotes Claire Fallows on the regeneration of brownfield sites in England
"Continued investment is needed to make a real step change" Read More "Continued investment is needed to make a real step change"
Youth Mobility Scheme visa category: now open!
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is now open to 18- to 30-year-olds from Australia, Canada, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino and Iceland, as well as B... Read More The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is now open to 18- to 30-year-olds from Australia, Canada, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino and Iceland, as well as B...
Property Week quotes James Worthington on UK construction output in November
James Worthington
Concerns over zero November growth for construction sector Read More Concerns over zero November growth for construction sector
Claire Fallows writes for PBC Today on the UK housing crisis
"Downgrading housebuilding targets is a bold move that could come at a cost in the midst of the UK housing crisis" Read More "Downgrading housebuilding targets is a bold move that could come at a cost in the midst of the UK housing crisis"
Emma Randall writes for People Management on the advertisement of salary ranges
Emma Randall
Will advertising salary ranges become a legal requirement? Read More Will advertising salary ranges become a legal requirement?
Q&A: Notices to complete – caveat emptor?
Rachel Morrish
Myriam Stacey KC and Rachel Morrish answer a question about the content of legal packs for properties to be sold at auction. Read More Myriam Stacey KC and Rachel Morrish answer a question about the content of legal packs for properties to be sold at auction.


text:
Almirola Finishes Seventh at New Hampshire
Sunday, Aug 02 1260
NK Photography Photo
Race Winner: Brad Keselowski of Team Penske (Ford)
Stage 1 Winner: Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
Stage 2 Winner: Brad Keselowski of Team Penske (Ford)
Stage 1 Recap (Laps 1-75):
● Aric Almirola started first and finished 10th to earn one bonus point.
● Almirola led the first two laps of the race.
● The No. 10 Smithfield Ford driver pitted during the lap-30 competition caution for four tires, fuel and chassis adjustments to correct loose-handling conditions.
● He restarted 17th with fresher tires than most of the competitors ahead of him.
● Almirola pitted on lap 63 for four tires, fuel and more chassis adjustments to restart 15th.
● He battled his way inside the top-10 before the stage concluded.
Stage 2 Recap (Laps 76-185):
● Almirola started eighth and finished fourth to earn seven bonus points.
● He pitted for four tires, fuel and adjustments on lap 96 to loosen the Smithfield Ford's handling conditions.
● Almirola was scored fourth by lap 150.
● He pitted on lap 172 under caution for four tires and fuel to restart fourth, where he ultimately finished the stage.
Final Stage Recap (Laps 186-301):
● Almirola started fourth and finished seventh.
● Almirola pitted for four tires and fuel under a lap 204 caution and was demoted to 14th due to multiple cars staying out.
● He raced back to sixth by lap 263 and fell one position to teammate Kevin Harvick before the checkered flag waved.
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:
"Well the streak continues. Nine top-10s in a row. So proud of this Smithfield Hometown Heroes Ford Mustang team. We ran up front a little bit in the beginning and were just off a bit on balance of our car. It was a solid day. We continue to build a points gap back to the cutoff line to the guys in the playoffs and we just continue the consistency. One of these days we're going to get us a win."
● Almirola earned his 12th top-10 of the season and his fourth top-10 in 18 career NASCAR Cup Series starts at New Hampshire.
● This was Almirola's ninth straight top-10, and it is the longest top-10 streak of his career. He finished fifth June 14 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, third June 22 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, third June 27 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, fifth June 28 at Pocono, third July 5 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, eighth July 12 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, 10th July 19 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, and sixth in the series' last race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City. His previous best streak was a run of six consecutive top-10s in 2019 that began with the second race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and lasted through the series' seventh race at Texas.
● Since joining SHR in 2018, Almirola has never finished worse than 11th at New Hampshire. He earned his best career result at the track when he finished third in 2018.
● Almirola led once for two laps to increase his laps-led total at New Hampshire to 56.
● Brad Keselowski won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 to score his 33rd career NASCAR Cup Series victory, his third of the season and his second at New Hampshire. His margin of victory over second-place Denny Hamlin was 1.647 seconds.
● This was Ford's series-leading 11th NASCAR Cup Series win of the season and its 697th all-time Cup Series victory.
● This was Ford's 15th NASCAR Cup Series victory at New Hampshire and its third straight. Harvick won the past two races at New Hampshire (2018 and 2019).
● There were 11 caution periods for a total of 52 laps.
● Twenty of the 38 drivers in the race finished on the lead lap.
● Harvick remains the championship leader after New Hampshire with an 81-point advantage over second-place Keselowski.
The next event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is a doubleheader Aug. 8-9 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The FireKeepers Casino 400 starts at 4 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 8 and the Consumers Energy 400 begins at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. Live coverage of both will be provided by NBCSN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
TSC PR
« Suárez Finishes 26th at New Hampshire Harvick Finishes Fifth at New Hampshire »
Nutrien Ag Solutions Continues Partnership with Kaulig Racing and AJ Allmendinger for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Season


text:
Japan does not need the Kuril Islands, but revenge for defeat in the war
Another "hello" flew to Moscow from Tokyo. This time it's communist. The head of the Communist Party of Japan, Kazuo Sii, suggested that the official authorities of the Land of the Rising Sun lay claim to the negotiations not for two islands, but for the entire Kuril archipelago. How seriously should such statements by prominent Japanese politicians?
Kazuo Shi literally stated the following:
It is necessary to correct this injustice and annul the peace treaty, which recognizes the rejection of the Tishima archipelago.
Tishima Archipelago is the second name for the islands of the Kuril archipelago. The Japanese Communist proposes to annul the post-war San Francisco Treaty, according to which Tokyo refused claims for the "northern territories" that became part of the USSR. Sii believes that it is necessary to return to the agreement on the exchange of territories of 1875, under which the Russian Empire and Japan "waved" the Kuril Islands and complete control over Sakhalin.
By the way, historians assess that international agreement as very unfortunate for Russia, since our country itself deprived itself of a free exit from the Sea of Okhotsk to the Pacific Ocean, and Tokyo, on the contrary, got the opportunity of a sea blockade of Sakhalin and the Far East, which it carried out in the 1905 war . By signing the St. Petersburg Treaty in 1875 on favorable terms with one of the leading world powers, Japan seriously strengthened its position in the international arena, which led to an increase in its expansionist appetites.
What can be shown by such a clear desire to revise Tokyo's status as a defeated party that is enshrined in the San Francisco Treaty?
Domestic political struggle
In the extraordinary parliamentary elections held in 2017 in Japan, the opposition Communist Party won only 13 seats in Parliament. For comparison, the ruling LDP has 113 seats. The radical rhetoric of the Japanese Communists may be aimed at attracting an additional electorate in a society where revisionist sentiments have clearly matured.
If you carefully consider the statement of Kazuo SII, then it is clear that it is not so much about the "northern territories", but about the cancellation of the legal status of the country that lost the Second World War. In the future, this may entail the removal of all restrictions on building up the army and navy. Japan can even build a nuclear bomb pretty quickly, which we told earlier.
Of course, Tokyo will not allow Tokyo to get nuclear weapons, but Japanese militarization may well suit them. The island state fleet will be an additional counterbalance to China's rapidly growing naval power, which seeks to dominate the Asia-Pacific region and has almost "bought" Africa.
Military strengthening of Japan and Russia's national interests will not benefit. In this context, flirting with Tokyo about the Kuril Islands does not look very reasonable.
Photos used: Vitold Muratov / wikipedia.org
Sanctions and the arms race: what will Japan do without getting the Kuril Islands
How did the Kuril Islands share: background
The Japanese themselves are to blame for the loss of the Kuril Islands. They did not need to help the revolutionaries overthrow the king. The tsar was a kind man and could leave the islands to the Japanese, and the Bolsheviks who came after him were not so kind. Let the Japanese rejoice that Hokkaido did not take the USSR, although it could well have been the result of the war. But they can take it? To paraphrase the famous phrase - If someone comes to us with the ball, we'll go to that and play on his field!
Offline yury semru
yury semru (yury semru) 17 December 2019 13: 07
Why go play on their field? This is troublesome. We'll go from our field.
Little blood on foreign territory!
Jar.serge (Reznik) 17 December 2019 15: 27
If they need revenge, let them start from the USA ... Fear is lost.
Offline Valentine
Valentine (Valentin) 17 December 2019 15: 41
The sons of the Land of the Rising Sun feel so strong and "free" that they began, under the dictation of Washington, to put pressure on Russia because of their northern territories, and all because Japan already has nuclear weapons, which their owners and many others know about countries, which is why they bully. They swallowed the American atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, they also swallowed our "help" in the atomic disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, and now they decided to take revenge, but only we cannot raise a hand against the owners.
Quote: Jar.serge
It's easier to start with a weaker one.
easier to start with a weaker
Wow, how much your life position differs from the Samurai code!
Therefore, it is easier for "samurai" to hit the Americans - you can start right on your own territory.
Sapsan136 (Sapsan136) 17 December 2019 23: 38
There will be no revenge, there will be complete destruction of Japan if it unleashes a war ... And if Putin will merge the war, refusing to use nuclear weapons, he will be used by someone whom the people infuriated with the defeat of Russia in the war put in place of Putin.
Quote: isofat
You do not know anything about my position in life.
Moreover, I doubt that you are a dock in the samurai code.


There's a reason you're not supposed to venture off-trail in national parks and other potentially dangerous locations. When 23-year-old Colin Scott and his sister visited Yellowstone National Park from Portland, Oregon, they made the crucial mistake of ignoring warning signs and designated pathways in an effort to find a hot spring in the Norris Geyser basin to soak in. The area is known to have spots of boiling acidic waters and there's reportedly a closure in place to prevent people from getting too close for their personal safety as well as to protect the area's natural resources. However, Colin and his sister, Sable Scott, left the boardwalk near Pork Chop Geyser and made their way to a hot pool where Sable's brother kneeled down to test the water's temperature. Sable's phone was in recording mode, but had no idea what she was about to capture. Colin slipped and fell into the boiling acidic waters where he died and began to dissolve, to his sister's utter horror. A lightning storm prevented National Park officials from retrieving the disintegrating body—until the next day, that is, when it was too late. The young traveller's body had already dissolved completely.


text:
Q: Using DataProvider by initializing WebDriver one time within TestNG I'm trying to check login page control by using dataprovider but i don't want to initialize webdriver  again and again for each username password control. Once i come into login page, checking all concerned scenarios on login page in single time without starting another driver seems more convenient to me but i couldn't figure it out. When running following code, data[0][0] and data[0][1] is being  correctly checked but it gives no such element on Login method having second priority test annotation when being tried to be typed data[1][0] and data[1][1]. Probably, it causes because driver is not looking at that page on that time. How can I handle this issue ?
error:
org.openqa.selenium.NoSuchElementException: no such element: Unable to locate element: {"method":"xpath","selector":"//div[@class='q-input-wrapper email-input']//input[@class='q-input']"}

code:
    public class TestCaseFirst {

    public WebDriver driver;

    @BeforeTest
    public void Start() throws InterruptedException {

        WebDriverManager.chromedriver().setup();
        driver= new ChromeDriver();
        driver.get("https://www.faxzas.com/");
        driver.manage().window().maximize();
        Thread.sleep(2000);}

    @Test(priority=1)
    public void RoadtoLogin() throws InterruptedException {

        driver.findElement(By.xpath("//a[@title='Close']")).click();
        Thread.sleep(1000);
        driver.findElement(By.xpath("//div[@class='login-container']//span[@id='not-logged-in-container']")).click();;
        Thread.sleep(1000);
    }

    @Test(dataProvider="loginInfos", priority=2)
    public void Login(String mail, String password) throws InterruptedException {

        driver.findElement(By.xpath("//div[@class='q-input-wrapper email-input']//input[@class='q-input']")).sendKeys(mail);
        Thread.sleep(1000);
        driver.findElement(By.xpath("//div[@class='q-input-wrapper']//input[@class='q-input']")).sendKeys(password);
        Thread.sleep(1000);
        driver.findElement(By.xpath("//button[@type='submit']")).click();
        Thread.sleep(1000);
        String description = driver.findElement(By.xpath("//div[@id='error-box-wrapper']//span[@class='message']")).getText();
        System.out.println(description);
    }

    @DataProvider(name="loginInfos")
    public Object[][] getData(){

        Object[][] data = new Object[6][2];
        data[0][0]="blackkfredo@gmail.com";
        data[0][1]="";
        data[1][0]="blackkfredo@gmail.com";
        data[1][1]="443242";
        data[2][0]="";
        data[2][1]="1a2b3c4d";
        data[3][0]="";
        data[3][1]="";
        data[4][0]="blackkfredogmail.com";
        data[4][1]="1a2b3c4d";
        data[5][0]="blackkfredo@gmail.com";
        data[5][1]="1a2b3c4d";

        return data;
    }
}

A: You need to reset your page to the login page where you are expecting the element to be.  Either put an @AfterMethod and go back to the page you are trying to test or put an @BeforeMethod for the same. You may even want to wrap up your find element calls and handle the exceptions by going back to the main page.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange