There's a mole in the White House.
Donald Trump's Principal Deputy White House Press Secretary, Raj Shah, spoke with NPR's Morning Edition host, Steve Inskeep, just now.
One of the subjects they discussed was the identity of the mole — the anonymous author of the Op-Ed piece which The New York Times published. The author, a senior White House official, says that numerous top aides to Trump are deliberately thwarting Trump's agenda (seehttps://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/05/trump-official-comes-out-against-the-president-in-anonymous-times-op-ed-808714); see also https://www.npr.org/2018/09/05/644974169/white-house-rejects-column-attributed-to-anonymous-official-that-faults-trump, which NPR posted before the Shah-Inskeep interview was aired.
And now, the West Wing is in total meltdown, as everyone there, no doubt in panic, is trying to find the mole.
This, at the same time as veteran reporter Bob Woodward's brand new book about the Trump White House tells us that very senior aides to Trump have gone so far as to remove papers from his desk, to keep him from doing who know's what.
Trump is on his way to Montana, where Democratic senator John Tester is up for re-election, and Trump is hell-bent on defeating him.
Trump, his mouthpiece Sarah Huckabee, and Shah have all demanded that the mole identify herself or himself.
As readers of this apocryphal newspaper have known for years, our top associate associate solitary reporter is Johanna Jones, who is with Trump day and night.
DNC Tom Perez' handlers then whisked Jones away for her own protection.


Spaghetti Tom: I saw Duane Newman speak on Xamarin.Forms at the St. Louis .NET User Group last night.
I saw Duane Newman speak on Xamarin.Forms at the St. Louis .NET User Group last night.
This was a very high-level talk that sort of assumed the audience was populated with outsiders looking in. The one time Duane showed us some C# in Visual Studio instead of just the XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) we saw a switch statement around Device.Idiom wherein TargetIdiom.Phone was one of the cases. This comes with a concept called OnIdiom, idiom as in idiomatic (niche-specific and tailored in kind), which allows you to tell in code if you are running code on a phone, a tablet, at a desktop, or at a TV. Some caveats were that UWP (Universal Windows Platform) always reports a device to be a desktop even if it is a tablet and cheaply manufactured android tablets often masquerade as phones. Flexbox, as a concept, entails having a series of items in either a horizontal row or a vertical row appearing in a progression be it left to right, right to left, top to bottom, or bottom to top. The flex stuff for newish CSS drives these layouts. Duane suggested this was something to consider for UX alongside grid layouts too as CSS has been brought into Xamarin.Forms in tandem with or in collision with XAML styles. Navigate that! Supported platforms for Xamarin are iOS, Android, UWP, and MacOS. Tizen, the platform Samsung uses for its TVs, phones, smartwatches, etc. uses Xamarin for the UI (user interface). You may publish Xamarin to a WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) application and also a GTK+ (the name used to mean GIMP Toolkit where GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program) application for the Linux space. Also supported is WebAssembly, a binary format for code for web pages, in the form of Ooui (pronounced weee! and short for object-oriented UI), a GitHub project. The Blazor Project from Microsoft is an attempt to bring C# and .NET in the form of the Mono language to the browser allowing Xamarin.Forms in the browser via Ooui. The Master-Detail Page layout and the hamburger menus behave differently on different platforms which is something to keep in mind. State management distinguishing if controls are normal, focused (clicked on and immediately current), or disabled is new as of the last release of Xamarin.Forms. In giving an example of confusing UX, Duane had us look at the calculators on our phones. When the phone is held vertically it is a simple calculator and when flipped horizontally the calculator changes to scientific mode showing more controls. This is largely true across most devices and different platforms and is also... bad. I was surprised by the way flipping a phone horizontally unlocks extra functionality and Duane suggested it shocked him too. He gave an alternative calculator he made as an example of something better and as he drug out a window to exposure more real estate more controls appeared. xamarin.com was recommend as a resource. Microsoft Hyper-V (codenamed Viridian) can provide VMs for testing. Google Play, a digital distribution App Store kind of thing, has an emulator too. You have to have a Mac to use the iOS Simulator. Duane kept saying something like "Hacksem" which requires Windows Preview (huh?) and it is an emulator too though I can't figure out what he meant in Googling against a phonetic faking of what he said. ADK is the Accessory Development Kit for Android and iOS SDK (software development kit) is the counterpart for the iPhone space. From using visualstudio.com or VSTS (Visual Studio Team Services) one may tie into the toolkits and do builds. TestFlight is an installation and testing helper for the iPhone space that may be tied in. Cake (C# Make) may be used for build scripts. Duane Newman is with an Alien Arc Technologies, LLC which is a consultancy.


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La Fontana della Barcaccia (nom italià) és una cèlebre font de Roma, situada a la Piazza di Spagna, al peu de l'escalinata de la Trinità dei Monti, que s'anomena així a causa del seu aspecte, que fa pensar en una barcassa que s'enfonsa.

L'obra es va finalitzar el 1627, segons es diu inspirada per l'arribada a la plaça d'un vaixell durant la crescuda del Tíber el 1598. L'anècdota serviria perquè el papa Urbà VIII li encarregués la realització de la font a Pietro Bernini, ajudat del fill que més tard el sobrepassaria en fama i tècnica, Gian Lorenzo.

Els Bernini van haver de superar algunes dificultats tècniques, degudes a la baixa pressió amb què circulava l'aigua de l'aqüeducte de l'Acqua Vergine en aquell punt concret.

Com que no era possible habilitar-hi brolladors ni petites cascades, es va construir una bassa lleugerament més baixa, a nivell de terra envoltant la barca, on, de la popa i la proa, emergeixen petits raigs d'aigua potable.

Completen la Barcaccia elements decoratius en forma de sols i abelles, símbols de la família papal que va encarregar l'obra, els Barberini.

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Helping the world harness the power of data, Western Digital Corporation ("Western Digital) has recently announced that it has shipped more than 10 million helium-filled hard disk drives (HDDs) since the company first introduced the HelioSeal platform four years ago. First shipped in 2013, Western Digital's HelioSeal platform has consistently pushed the envelope in terms of capacity and total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits, becoming the highest density HDDs, best suited for massive scale-out workloads.
With roots tracing back to the first hard drive manufactured 60 years ago, Western Digital continues to lead the industry by delivering innovative and reliable storage solutions that help solve challenges faced by customers in the datacenter. The HelioSeal technology complements future magnetic recording technologies, and will enable even higher density HDDs expressly designed for enterprise applications and hyperscale workloads that require capacity to capture vast amounts of operational and historical data.
Helium-based drives are also well suited for applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), search and social media. Spanning three generations, the HelioSeal platform enables the highest density HDDs available today and delivers the highest HDD reliability ratings to reinforce its capabilities for use in cloud and enterprise workloads where availability and reliability are paramount concerns.
Underscoring the overall TCO benefits is the power efficiency of the HelioSeal platform. The 10 million helium hard drives, or approximately 76 exabytes (EB) of storage capacity, are a testament to energy efficiency at scale. As architects continue to design for hyperscale cloud applications, 76EB of data stored on 10TB helium-filled drives would save over 1 million kilowatt hours (KWh) of operating power each day, about half the power required for 8TB air-filled drives. The energy saved in one day of operation from these drives would be enough to power about 35,000 U.S. homes for the same day, illustrating how the efficiency of the HelioSeal line can help data center architects meet eco-environmental goals and requirements.


Make your way to the self-check-in counter. Go for your credit card, the one you purchased this ticket with, and pause when you realize it isn't there. Michelle. Come on. You're about to board a plane for the longest vacation you've taken in two years, and you don't have your favorite credit card (read: the one that works) on your person.
Focus. One problem at a time. (This is a good strategy for you; use this more in the future).
Remember the technology machine you pay to carry around in your pocket. Remember email. Remember something called a confirmation number.
Ask about the boarding pass that didn't print. Nod when the Delta Counter Lady says, oh they'll give you one in Atlanta, even though you've flown enough to know this isn't how it works.
Make it through security amid nervous first flyers and the Amish. Think about the Amish. You don't know much about them. You should Google that. Them.
Purchase a breakfast sandwich from the "healthy place" in terminal D. Take a bite of the breakfast sandwich. Throw away the breakfast sandwich. Resolve to pack your own airport snacks from here on out.
Find your credit card in your jacket pocket. Rejoice! You found it. Resolve to stop keeping credit cards in your pocket.
Resolve to write down some of these resolutions for the new year. Resolve to write more.
Receive a text from Delta that your flight has been canceled, but not to worry, they've scheduled you for a flight tomorrow morning.
It's not your first flight that's canceled, not this one that you're waiting for. It's the next flight. Your connecting flight. The on you're supposed to catch in Atlanta, two hours from now. And it's canceled? Not delayed, but completely canceled?
You've never had a completely canceled flight before. How exciting! Something new. You're always saying how you'd like to try new things.
Counter Delta Guy calls your name. He hands you a new seat assignment for this flight. Window seat. Cool. But listen, you say. Do I talk to you about Atlanta, or someone else?
My flight was canceled; they re-booked me for tomorrow morning.
That's terrible! he says, both hands now on his keyboard, typing savagely like it's 1995.
You finally agree on this option: you're on standby for the 12:30pm, but you're definitely on the 7:30pm.
And the 7:30pm is guaranteed, right?
That doesn't mean a whole lot since my "guaranteed one" from this morning was canceled.
He pretends not to hear you, lost in his typing again. And here are two meal vouchers. Merry Christmas!
Board plane. Fall asleep immediately.
Atlanta. Go to gate to "check in" for stand by. No one's there because that flight doesn't take off for 3 hours. Go to restaurant bar, use the free internet, and write about your stark hair.
Use both vouchers because, as it turns out, airports are extremely overpriced, and you can't get change from Monopoly Money. It's an all or nothing kind of deal.
Go back to your gate. Gate change. Find new gate.
Join the outraged people from the previous flight because they've closed the gate prematurely and 15 people aren't being allowed to get on the Norfolk, VA flight. The Delta Counter Lady starts screaming that Norfolk is gone! That plane is gone! forgetting that airports have windows and we can all still see the plane and the pilots laughing about some joke they're telling in the cockpit.
Watch as the people win, and the Norfolk folk are allowed to board the plane. Cheer. Because it's that kind of day.
Try to talk the same Delta Counter Lady into letting you onto the 12:30 flight. Where are you on the standby list, exactly? you want to know.
You're third, she says sweetly, and there are three spots…so your odds look good.
Get comfortable, dude. She's lying. You are third, but there are only two spots. Your name never gets moved to the cleared list.
Watch a flight for your destination take off. Get in line with the other standby hopefuls to ask what's next?
A new Delta Counter Lady says that you've all been put on the standby list for the 4:30 flight at another gate. 4:30pm flight? How is this the first time you're hearing about a 4:30pm flight?
Just use your current seat request for that flight.
Go to the new gate with your new friends. You can't check in for another two hours, because that flight isn't taking off for another four.
Find another bar. This one has Saints' fans. Say Who Dat and drink a terrible margarita (that does get better the further in you go). Write some more.
New gate has a different destination listed. So you ask. And the Delta Counter Lady says yes, it is going to your destination, like you're the one that's crazy. You point to the sign to explain your confusion but she doesn't look behind her.
How can I help you? she prompts.
Hand your seat request from the first flight to this new Delta Counter Lady as you were instructed by the other Delta Counter Lady.
This flight took off four hours ago! You aren't on standby for this flight! This is an old seat request!
Be calm. Be calm. Be calm. Deep breath. Be calm.
Explain that yes, she is correct. This is from a flight that you missed four hours ago, but That Counter Lady told you that you'd be automatically added to the next flight's standby list.
This woman starts typing. Sighing and muttering under her breath.
Well you're not on the list!
Another Delta Counter Lady steps in and whispers loudly, just put her on the list. It's fine. Just add her and print a new seat request.
Ah. You were wondering when logic would make its appearance.
This flight is delayed. Get comfortable. Oh, and you're fifth on the standby list for a full flight. Still like trying new things?
Everyone has boarded. They call the names of two other standby friends. And then they call your name.
Well, do you want to get on this flight? the Delta Counter Lady asks, referring to your slow moving pace and confused face.
You're on a plane! Halleluiah. Go to sleep again instead of working on your thesis or reading one of the twelve books you packed.
Arrive at your final destination. Approach the baggage carousel, but know as you do, that your bag won't be there. I mean, come on. Who do you think you are? You practically ran onto that plane as it was pushing off from the gate. Clearly, your bag is lost and drunk in Atlanta, riding around and around one of their carousels with the international luggage.
A family gathers around you: they've circled you on all sides, discussing whether this black suitcase is their black suitcase or someone else's black suitcase. Three more family members join the conversation.
What does the tag say? I don't see a tag. Did yours have a tag? I don't remember.
Then, "someone else" walks up because they also have a black bag. And it really looks like this black bag.
You update your sister and she says no matter how our species evolves, people may never be able to properly identify their luggage. And that's sad.
You think she's said something quite profound. Then the carousel stops moving, and you notice you're the only one still waiting. That's sadder.
You're in what people call a "tiny airport," so there isn't a "baggage office" per se. You get in the check-in line for Delta, bracing yourself for the 8th Delta employee you've interacted with today as the line dwindles.
Finally it's just you and the woman in front of you. Me again she says, slapping her boarding pass on the Delta counter.
Oh no. This is a bad sign.
You're too tired to properly eavesdrop, but the gist of it is that they cannot exchange her tickets because she purchased them through a third party. Ugh. Been there! But focus, cause right now you're here.
Another Delta Counter Lady recognizes your long-drawn-out-look-at-me-I'm-so-tired sigh, and she asks how she can help you.
I just got off a plane from Atlanta, you say, but my luggage did not.
She scans the UPC code you saved in your wallet from this morning, and you wonder what would have happened if you lost that small piece of paper. Way to hold on to things, Junot!
There's a lot of typing, even though she's just scanned the bar code. She gasps suddenly, and looks up at you with what seems to be genuine horror.
It looks like your bag is still in Atlanta! she says.
Without any facial expression or change in your tone, you say that is shocking.
She looks down, unimpressed with your attitude.
Um…what? You're tired, so you think you misheard her.
Your luggage. Can you describe it?
Pause. Or "time out" like Zac Morris. You're tempted to just completely freak out here! She just told you where the bag is, and now she's asking you to describe your luggage like you'd ask someone to describe lost keys they're trying to claim, or a child, or a puppy maybe?
Um…okay…it's black. You think of the family by the carousel. Work harder.
She points to ten bags with wheels behind her. Is it an upright like one of those? she says in a voice used to speak to children and the elderly. Oh good. She thinks you're dumb.
No…no not like that. A rolling duffel? Is that a thing? Because if that's a thing, that's what it is.
Oh gosh. She's speaking to you that way because you sound completely stupid! Use your words!
Yes, yes ma'am that's a thing. Do you remember what brand it is?
No one knows what brand their suitcase is unless it's something outrageously expensive!
Um no. I mean…it's nothing fancy.
She looks at you with sad eyes and says, Oh honey, that's okay!
You call your sister for her address because you're too tired to remember it on your own and they need a location to send the bag when it arrives. Upon answering the phone, your sister says, Just leave it! I mean really, just leave the luggage. We can buy all new stuff.
You fight hysterical laughter because the Delta Counter Lady is saying something like or, if it's easier, you can come back and pick it up.
You give her the address, she gives you another bar code, and you walk toward your sister's well organized glove box.
Translation: It doesn't matter how old your are; the Atlanta airport kills souls.
You will always have a story when traveling. Always. But listen. Make use of it. Write it down. Make another ebook if you need to, but pay attention. Because the inconvenience is not the whole story.
You forgot about the rainbow. You forgot to say that on that very first flight this morning, the one you always book so early so you can see the sunrise, the one from Baltimore to Atlanta, you saw a rainbow. Before you fell asleep, you saw a freaking rainbow from the sky.
You pressed your forehead to the cold glass, and smiled like a child would because you saw a rainbow—the entire arc of it—from the sky! Beautiful!
You pointed it out to the woman sitting next to you and she grinned, too. Neither of you moved for a camera, for fear that you'd miss the realness of it if you tried to preserve it longer than this moment. You lived in it for just a few minutes together, grinning, each remembering memories the other didn't know.
For you, this rainbow reminded you of another.
Six months ago, a rainbow broke through the sky above your apartment right before everything changed. You photographed it from the pool where you read alone, trying to figure out this thing you call life.
You were once taught that rainbows are a reminder of a promise of love after the storm, but in your own experience, they come just before. They serve as a lasting reminder to hope for more. They get you through the hard days. They say hey! enjoy this, because you're about to struggle. But hold on.
Because it won't be like this forever.
Time always passes. Planes land. And your luggage always finds its way back to you, rips and all.
Oh, planes. My friend and I once showed up in Philly for a short flight to Newark only to find out that the flight had been deleted – not cancelled – deleted. We had booked it three months prior and they stopped running that particular flight. The problem, however, is that we only needed to catch that short little flight to Newark because our flight to Glasgow, Scotland – on the other side of a very large pond – left from there. This story actually needs to be told in something other than a comment section of a friend's blog post. So for now, you're being cliffhung.


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The battle to be the next ECB president
11 Mar 2019 3 min read
Forget the debates about nationality – the next ECB chief's most important quality will be their ability to keep the show on the road in the next crisis.
Mario Draghi has helped to steer the euro area economy through existential crisis since becoming president of the European Central Bank in 2011. It's no exaggeration to call him a titan in the world of monetary policy.
The Italian economist is due to step down in October, so investors are understandably gripped by the question of who will replace the man who has dominated markets by deftly navigating a sovereign debt crisis, steering the ECB through the Grexit saga and chartering new territory in the form of negative rates.
It's the politics, stupid
Because EU country leaders will ultimately choose Draghi's replacement, after their finance ministers recommend their preferred candidate, the decision is deeply political – expect a lot of manoeuvring among the larger nations.
And because there are a number of top EU jobs up for renewal this year, we can't look at one without the others. For example, it's seen as crucial for the ECB president and head of the European Commission to be of different nationalities.
The chart below details the main runners and riders, alongside my estimates for their chances of attaining the key economic role; you can see that the race remains wide open at this stage.
The Macron-Merkel dynamic
Much will hinge on talks between the French president and German Chancellor. Emmanuel Macron wants deeper fiscal integration in the euro area. He knows his chances of getting this are slim, so likely feels the need for a 'creative' ECB that will continue to support the bloc.
For her part, Angela Merkel reportedly favours installing a German EU Commission chief, instead of pushing for a controversial candidate to run the central bank. By "controversial", read Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann, an uber-hawk who is the hard man of euro-area monetary policy.
One of the ECB's pragmatic Finns, such as Erkki Liikanen or Olli Rehn, would probably be acceptable to Macron if he had to forgo putting a Frenchman (or woman, but no strong contenders have emerged) at the head of the institution. Both Liikanen and Rehn are very experienced and highly regarded.
Portfolio implications
The ECB's toolkit is much bigger now than before the central bank was forced to deal with insolvent nations and broken bond markets. It is also a consensus-building institution: even Draghi could not have magicked up the crisis-fighting tools overnight; he had to gain buy-in from his fellow policy makers.
So with the possible exception of Weidmann, none of the candidates are likely to change my economic forecasts or rate expectations for the short term.
We continue to anticipate the first, albeit small i.e. only 0.15%, rate increase in 2020 as the ECB gradually tries to normalise policy. Indeed, within the Asset Allocation team we have recently raised our stance on the euro to neutral, from negative, which was a tactical and medium-term view we held since 2017.
The next ECB president will matter most when there is a crisis. Regardless of their nationality, only then will we learn whether they are blessed with Draghi's ability to keep the economy on an even keel*.
*If you have noticed the sailing metaphors you'd be forgiven for thinking I'm a fan. Nothing could be further from the truth – I get very sea sick, so very much appreciate a good captain in stormy waters!
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9 September 2021 Coping With Covid
Lawyers and Unions must ready to defend workers forced to take vaccines
Attorney-at-law, Brian Baig has told lawyers and trade unions, "get ready to defend workers."
Baig said this was not a fight against Government's call to the population to be vaccinated, rather it was a matter of ensuring, people's basic human rights were not being infringed upon.
He said, whatever the reason for an employee or any person is, for not wanting to take the vaccine that was his or her right.
"Taking the vaccine should be left up to them, it should not be made mandatory. Because these persons, you cannot tell as to whether, will they have any reactions to the vaccines, if they may have any health issues etc."He said while vaccines were always recommended, no one should be forced to take a vaccine and this would be very unfair of any employer to attempt to do so.
Baig said the guidelines about vaccination in the workplace, was made clear by the president of the Industrial Court Deborah Thomas-Felix who said in early June, an employer could not alter its terms and conditions to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for employees.
"Unless government establishes laws that would make the COVID-19 vaccine compulsory and can only be done via the parliament and the government doesn't have the necessary majority to have this done.Organizations cannot demand that their workers take the vaccine. What employers can do is encourage workers to be vaccinated," Baig advised.
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Governance Checklist No. 2: What kind of Country do we want?


It was an indelible moment from this year's Democratic National Convention. A quiet man, accompanied by his even quieter wife, rose to challenge the way a leading presidential candidate had dismissed the service and sacrifice of American Muslims. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's radio show and podcast, Gold Star parent Khizr Khan will bring along his copy of the Constitution – and his patriotic conscience – for a conversation about the election and the state of public discourse.
Khan is the father of Humayun Khan, an officer in the US Army who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Khizr and his wife, Ghazala, have defied the backlash against their appearance at the DNC and continued to speak out. Host Rev. Welton Gaddy will speak with Khan about the work he is doing to promote mutual respect and non-discrimination.
Welton will also be joined by evangelical theologian Dr. David Gushee, author of the new book, A Letter to My Anxious Christian Friends: From Fear to Faith in Unsettled Times. We keep hearing about how changes in our culture and demographics are driving widespread resistance and even backlash, especially among evangelicals. We'll explore those issues in-depth during our conversation with Gushee.
Later, Welton will talk with Rev. Donna Schaper, who will be attending the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference next week in Morocco. You may not have heard much about the conference, but it's of critical importance. Rev. Schaper is focused on getting more people of faith engaged on the issue and will give us a preview of next week.
And we'll hear a Word from Welton about the importance of setting aside cynicism and making sure each and every one of us votes Nov. 8th!


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HRNewsLegislation
In June of 2019, Oregon's governor, Kate Brown, signed a sweeping harassment bill into law. The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act includes the following changes: all employers in Oregon must have a written harassment policy, non-disclosure agreements are now significantly limited, the statute of limitations will go from one to five years for discrimination and harassment claims, and employers must promptly follow up with and document any claims.
This new law indicates a changing tide for harassment claims, in which governments are becoming much less lenient. Whether you're in Oregon or across the country, it's prudent to be proactive, as this legislation is likely to become more and more common. Here's what the Oregon law means for you, and what your company can do about it.
A Written Harassment Policy is Required
It has always been good practice to have a written harassment policy, and with movements like #MeToo, it is a liability to go without one. Oregon's law simply confirms that. According to JD Supra, Oregon requires that harassment policies must:
Outline the process for employees to report discrimination and harassment.
Identify who will receive complaints.
Mention the new five-year statute of limitations; which was previously only one year.
Disclose that employers and employees can choose to opt out of signing an NDA.
State that employees and managers should document incidents thoroughly.
So what does this all mean? Essentially, Oregon requires much more than a simple open-door or zero tolerance policy. It requires that if an employee is harassed, that employee knows how to report, understands what will happen, and will receive a proper investigation. Even if your state doesn't have this legislation, it's smart to have a harassment policy that is as clear as what Oregon requires.
The New Restrictions on Non-Disclosure Agreements
Common practice used to be that if an employee was harassed, the company would simply settle with the employee for undisclosed (but often astronomical) sums, and the employee could never talk about it again. We only need to look at people like Bill O'Reilly to understand why that's an ineffective strategy. While non-disclosure agreements can be used to proactively protect trade secrets, they can also be used to silence victims and multiply liability for organizations.
With the new legislation, employees can still choose to sign an NDA, but "choose" is the key word. Employers cannot attempt to force employees into an NDA for their benefit, but if the employee feels more safely anonymous with an NDA, it's still within their rights to request one.
By limiting non-disclosure acts, Oregon is forcing employers to handle harassment claims more thoroughly, in a way that will promote a culture of openness and accountability.
The Statute of Limitations for Harassment Claims Has Increased
In the past, employees only had one year to file harassment or discrimination complaints to Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries or a legal court. Now, they have five years. This is good for victims of discrimination and harassment, as it can take more than a year for an employee to come forward.
There's a strong possibility that harassment claims will increase with the longer statute of limitations, and it means that employers will need to keep records of harassment for much longer, in case of any litigation.
Overall, this is good news for employees. A longer statute of limitations will increase employers' motivation to handle harassment claims properly. If you take proper action on harassment claims internally, you won't have to worry about external claims.
How HR Can Navigate the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act
FirstVoice offers a solution for all of these new requirements, and more. It acts both as a harassment claim intake center, a platform for managing claims and is completely compliant with the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act.
To learn more about FirstVoice, visit our website or give us a call at 1-833-508-6423.
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#149880 - 10/30/00 03:50 PM Arranger Keyboard: Song Survey Request
Scottyee
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...
I think it would be really fun to find out from everyone on this board:
What songs are your 'most requested' tunes?
What songs are your 'personal' favorites?
What songs do you really hate performing?
Please be sure to specify your music genre specialty and target audience as well.
Here are 'my' answers:
My gig venues are mostly adult (over 30) private/corporate parties, weddings, and senior retirement communities:
Most Requested Songs:
In The Mood (big band swing medley)
Sinatra (just about anything he does)
Jump Jive Wail
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Brown Eyed Girl
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Personal Favorites:
Too Close For Comfort/Witchcraft (Sinatra)
Wave & One Note Samba - (Jobim)
Songs I really 'hate' performing:
Mambo #5
San Francisco Bay Area, California (USA)
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#149881 - 10/31/00 01:03 AM Re: Arranger Keyboard: Song Survey Request
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
Let's take a shot.
Most requested are probably:
In The Mood (amazing isn't it)
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Old Time Rock n Roll
Boot Scoot Boogie
My favorites change quite a bit but include:
Suspicious Minds (I admit it, I like Elvis)
Every Day I Have The Blues
Almost Like A Song
Least favorites:
These require extra $$$$$ in the jar.
Feelings (all time worst)
Perfect Country and Western Song (You Never Even Called Me By My Name)
Last Date (just played it too many times)
I have a really diverse audience. Motel guests ranging in age from 21 to 80 and with widely-varying tastes in music, from Country to Standards to Rock n Roll.
[This message has been edited by DonM (edited 10-31-2000).]
Most requested -
1.YMCA/Volare`/Zing (My Disco Version)
2.Quando Quando (merengue)
3.Mambo #5
4.Peobody Medly
5.Tango
Most Fav-
1.Make the World Go Away
2.Just a Gigalo
3.The Way You Look Tonight
4.My Way
5.The Last Waltz
6.A Man Without Love
Least Fav-
1.Hokie Pokie
2.Alley Cat
3.Macarena
4.Pasadoble`
Otherwise what am I complaining about ? :>)
I could have a "REAL" Job......YIKES!!!!!
Loc: mitchell SD USA
Hi, My name is Jack Mitchell and I just got recommended to this group. I don't perform professionally but I do do volunteer performing at a nursing home at least once a month.
I usually play Broadway songs and that is my forte. My favs include
1. Close Every Door
2. If I Can't Love Her
3. The Vaults of Heaven
My request mostly are for hymns like Amazing Grace, Battle Hymn etc
These are also my least favorite
#149884 - 10/31/00 01:25 PM Re: Arranger Keyboard: Song Survey Request
Tom Cavanaugh
Loc: Muskegon, MI
Here they are in western Michigan:
Most requested:
Sunny side of the Street
For the Good Times
Green Dolphin Street
Lady is a Tramp
I Left My Heart in S.F.
Jean (really hate)
Jack, glad you made it to the forum. Welcome aboard.
JCkeeys
Loc: St. James,New York,USA
I'm new to the forum and you know what is really weird! I haven't played out in almost 8 years and all the songs,for the most part,are the same!!!!!!
JCKeeys,
Strange isn't it?
There seems to be a core set of songs that stand the test of time (for better or worse). There are also those songs that go in and out of favor (nostalgia era trends (50's, 60's, 70's etc), TV/movie songs, etc ). And then there are the prerequisite "current hits" (Backstreet Boys w/ vocalizer, etc) you are expected to perform, but my favorite songs are the ones that survive the test of time to become "classic" standards.
Uncle Dave,
If you're referring to . . .
"I Left My Heart In San Francisco",
I agree that it a beautiful 'classic'standard, but...
if you had to perform it "every" night (year after year) like me (as I live in SF and cater to the tourist trade), you'd soon grow sick and tired of performing it too
Wow, "Every Day I Have The Blues". I'll never forget the privilege and honor I had to both sit in and sing (that song) with the late "great" blues singer, Mr. Joe Williams (both one of his signature tunes as well as BB Kings) when he visited our fair city (about 10 years ago). What a legendary blues/jazz singer and wonderful human being. I'll cherish those memories "forever".
SF Bay Area, California


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IT Leadership // Team Building & Staffing
John Soat
CIOs Uncensored: Conflicts Are A Part Of The Job--Aren't They?
This CIO's experience as a consultant lets him see past the sales shill to the heart of technology.
James Tarala is a conflicted man. he just doesn't know it.
Tarala works for Schenck Business Solutions, an Appleton, Wis., accounting and services firm. But I'm not talking about the inherent dichotomy represented by a voluble, entertaining, highly opinionated individual who works at an accounting firm in Wisconsin.
Tarala's title is CIO/CTO. But I'm not talking about the turmoil exemplified by that dual title, reflecting the long-standing blood feud between CIOs and chief technology officers. I'll save that for another column.
I'm talking about the conflict between consultants and CIOs. Tarala has been on both sides, and it should be tearing him up inside.
Except, apparently, it's not.
"I'm now in the role that I used to sell to when I was on the other side of the fence," Tarala says. In fact, his background as a technology consultant gives him valuable insight and perspective for dealing with vendors and acquiring technology. For instance, "I look at the vendors we select as long-term partners rather than one-off sales," he says.
Tarala's been doing technology consulting gigs since high school. His first real job was with a grocery wholesaler, consulting with its retailers. But he got tired of traveling thousands of miles a week, so he decided to settle down and work for--an accounting firm. Eventually, he says, he got fed up with the mentality of accountants. "By nature, they're looking backwards," he says. And they don't spend a lot of time thinking about technology. "It's a lot like herding cats," he says.
He ran his own consulting firm for 10 years--"a VAR systems integrator focusing on the ERP space," he says. His company merged with Schenck (an accounting firm, 'natch) in 2000, and Tarala headed its technology consulting practice. He became more and more "vocal" in his opinions about the company's technology strategy, he says, and "finally, they said, 'OK, you run it.'"
Having been the guy making the sales calls, Tarala says he understands the frustrations of trying to get in front of the CIO: What message is going to capture that person's attention? Also, how the CIO very often makes it clear he or she would rather be dealing directly with the vendor, when many times the VAR is "the better point of contact," he says.
On the other hand, his experience enables him to recognize when consultants are shilling, which means they'd better be able to articulate the technology road maps and long-term strategies of the vendors they represent. "If they can't talk intelligently, I have very little use for them," he says.
Tarala says his firm has a number of VAR clients, and that's a conflict in itself. "There's always that subtle pressure to shoot business their way because they're writing checks," he says. But his job is to pick the right technology for the firm, he says, and if it doesn't fit into somebody else's strategy, "too bad." That didn't sit too well with some of Tarala's fellow partners at the firm, he says, but they're starting to see the logic in it. And the VARs themselves are coming to terms. "It's taken awhile, but the message is getting through," he says.
I guess that's conflict resolution, Tarala style.
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Chloride ion penetration through concrete to reinforcing steel is causing the premature deterioration of numerous bridge decks in Iowa. The purpose of the research reported in this paper was to determine whether any of several additives or alternative deicing chemicals could inhibit corrosion of reinforcing steel. The deicers tested were calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), CMA plus NaCl (NaCl: sodium chloride), Quicksalt plus PCI, and CG-90, a polyphosphate solution being developed by Cargill. Two tests were established. First, steel coupons were placed in a 15% solution of a deicer and distilled water to determine which alternative deicer would cause the least amount of corrosion in solution. The coupons were weighed periodically to determine each coupon's weight loss from corrosion. The second test involved ponding a 15% solution of each material on reinforced concrete blocks. Weekly copper-copper sulfate electrical half-cell (CSE) potential readings were taken on each block to determine whether corrosive activity was occurring at the steel surface. When the ponding research was concluded, concrete samples were taken from one of the three blocks ponded with each deicer. The samples were used to determine the chloride ion content at the level of the steel. Results show that all the deicers were less corrosive than NaCl. Only pure CMA, however, significantly inhibited the corrosion of steel embedded in concrete.


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This South American giant of hydropower is smashing records
Published Thu, Feb 16 20171:19 AM EST Updated Thu, Feb 16 20174:04 AM EST
Anmar Frangoul
South America's titan of hydropower
Situated on the Parana River, the Itaipu dam straddles the border between Brazil and Paraguay.
Here, Sustainable Energy takes a look at this icon of hydropower, assessing the impact it has on the countries it supplies energy to.
In its first year of operation Itaipu produced 276,529 megawatt hours of power. In 2016, that figure hit 103,098,366 megawatt hours, a world record for annual generation.
In terms of scale, Itaipu is vast. The dam's length – when taking into account the Hernandarias dike – is 7,919 meters, while its maximum height hits 196 meters.
A staggering 12.3 million cubic meters of concrete were used in its construction, with the steel and iron used enough to build 380 Eiffel Towers.
"Our generating units are 700 megawatts each," Juliano Portela, an engineer at Itaipu Binacional, told CNBC's Sustainable Energy. "We have 20 generating units installed, which comprises a total of 14,000 megawatts," he added.
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The energy impact of Itaipu has been significant. According to Itaipu Binacional, the facility generates roughly 17 percent of the energy used in Brazil and 76 percent of the energy consumed in Paraguay.
It frequently surpasses expectations, according to Portela. "We have a project number of generating a production of 75 terawatt hours per year, but this number is surpassed year after year: in the last year we produced 103 terawatt hours."
The plant, Itaipu Binacional say, is now "at the limit of its physical capacity and at the peak of production."
Plans to upgrade the generating units are underway, with investment of $500 million eyed. Among other things, preventive maintenance and the updating of technology will be looked at.
"The idea is to keep the plant competitive until the next century," the facility's Jorge Samek said at the beginning of January this year.
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Daryl Murphy is hoping to play his part for the Republic of Ireland this weekend, as he looks to finally compete in a major tournament.
Martin O'Neil's side could qualify for France 2016 if results go their way, with Town strikers Daryl and David McGoldrick both included in the 27-man squad for Group D qualifiers against Germany and Poland.
The Town forward- last season's leading scorer- is perhaps a little more desperate than others to reach the European Championships, after admitting this is his final opportunity to play in a major tournament.
"We've got ourselves into a good position and hopefully we can go out and win the games we have to.
"Realistically, this is my last chance to play at a major tournament for my country and myself and the rest of the boys want to do everything we possibly can to get there.


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A Few Pence Richer? Trump Picks a Running Mate
By Larry J. Sabato, Kyle Kondik, and Geoffrey SkelleyIn: 2016 PresidentPosted July 14, 2016
Our own sources in and around Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana have told us what everyone else has been reporting: He appears to be Donald Trump's vice presidential pick. Still, to the best of their knowledge, the official call from Trump has not yet been made. We all know Trump is full of surprises, so we add this note of caution just in case. We all remember erroneous reports that John Kerry had selected Dick Gephardt as his running mate in 2004, when Kerry actually chose John Edwards. For our purposes here, we'll assume it is true, that the GOP nominee for vice president will be Pence.
Despite the heavy focus on Pence and the eventual Democratic running mate, it's good to remember that the vice presidential choice usually makes very little difference in the end. Well, that's true for politics at least. For governing, the pick couldn't be more important, since the VP is a heartbeat away from the Oval Office and is in the loop for most major decisions of any administration. But the last time a running mate may have really swung an election was 1960, when John F. Kennedy's selection of Lyndon B. Johnson helped Democrats narrowly hold parts of the traditionally Democratic South, particularly LBJ's home state of Texas. So while some running mates in the past five decades have helped or hurt a ticket, they have usually only benefited or hindered at the margins and have not proved decisive in and of themselves. We should expect that to be the case once again in 2016, particularly given the outsized personas nominated by the two major parties.
Few will believe what we've just asserted when the Veep-to-be is announced. The hoopla is overwhelming and the punditry overblown. But after the conventions, and except for a brief period surrounding the one vice presidential debate, voters hear little about the number twos — unless gaffes are committed — and people very seldom base their vote for president on anything the running mate has said or done.
The exception, of course, can be the VP's home state, but it is remarkable how often that isn't true or doesn't matter. Edwards couldn't carry North Carolina for Kerry in 2004, and Paul Ryan couldn't win Wisconsin for Mitt Romney in 2012, just to cite two recent examples. Frequently, the VP nominee's home state is already in the bag for his or her party — Dick Cheney's Wyoming, Joe Lieberman's Connecticut, Joe Biden's Delaware, or Sarah Palin's Alaska.
Political scientists generally don't think running mates have much of an effect on election results. For example, one study found that from 1884 to 1984, a presidential ticket did only 0.3 points better than expected in the running mate's home state. Another analysis, however, suggested that running mates are worth, on average, 2.2 points in the VP's state. That might have mattered if Trump had picked John Kasich of Ohio, a popular governor who probably could have helped win that bellwether swing state. Indeed, Thomas Dewey's selection of Ohio Gov. John Bricker in 1944 almost certainly pushed the state very narrowly into the Republican column (over Franklin Roosevelt during World War II), but FDR won the overall race comfortably. If Trump needs Pence just to win Indiana — and he probably doesn't — he won't have much chance of winning anyway.
Why Pence?
Considering Trump's final shortlist included less-than-stellar options such as Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Flynn, Pence may be the best possible pick for Trump under the circumstances. A social and economic conservative with strong religious views and think-tank credentials, Pence could conceivably shore up some of Trump's weaknesses among certain strands of the GOP base and some ideologically-committed conservatives inside and outside the Beltway. Pence also fits Trump's oft-mentioned preference for a running mate who knows politics. The Indiana governor is familiar with the ins and outs of DC, having served six terms in the House of Representatives and two years as chair of the House Republican Conference. He is much liked in Congress on the GOP side, and Paul Ryan and company, who have serious doubts about Trump and don't fully trust him, are relieved. They'll have a point of contact in any Trump administration. Maybe the Pence pick earns Trump some goodwill in the establishment and suggests he'll be more reliable than they think. Perhaps this will quiet some of the dissident voices in the GOP and assist in reunification (though we're skeptics, for now).
The main question is, will Pence meet the foremost criterion for a running mate — do no harm? Of the available options — other, perhaps more attractive names recently removed themselves from consideration — Pence may be the safest pick for Trump. Christie would have doubled-down on Trump's personality but wouldn't have helped much with the base. Also, Christie could have distracted from Hillary Clinton's scandals because of his "Bridgegate" troubles. Gingrich wowed Republicans in the 2012 cycle with his stage presence and anti-media attack-dog mindset, but he is gaffe-prone and might have chased the spotlight more than Trump wanted. Flynn would have brought hefty national security credentials to the ticket, but his political inexperience and uncertain views on other political issues were unwelcome question marks.
Still, some have suggested Pence may struggle in the limelight, particularly when it comes to defending Trump's policy positions or controversies. (Pence is on record opposing Trump's Muslim ban, for example.) Moreover, Pence's work as a conservative talk-radio host during the 1990s might provide attack fodder. And while Pence is often described as being popular with social conservatives, his compromise on religious freedom legislation in Indiana may make that less true. It is worth noting that Trump has already consolidated 75%-80% of evangelical Christians — in line with the 78% of white evangelicals Romney won in 2012 — so one wonders how much Pence can add there. Some claim Pence is well equipped by geography to help Trump in Ohio, Michigan, and throughout the Rust Belt Midwest, but we question that, too. Voters in those states, to this date anyway, have likely never heard of Pence and have no special connection to him.
Pence's tenure as governor has seen economic growth and increased employment. But his decision to sign Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act attracted national attention and controversy. Criticized as anti-gay, the law angered numerous corporations and organizations while also alienating some moderate Republicans. Bill Oesterle, cofounder of Angie's List, even considered challenging Pence in the 2016 gubernatorial primary because of the new law. Having won renomination unopposed, Pence was due to face his 2012 Democratic opponent, John Gregg, in a November rematch. Some Indiana Republicans believe the state party is better off without Pence running for governor since the incumbent's reelection was far from certain. Gregg may be the biggest loser in Pence's VP selection because some of Pence's potential replacements are less weighed down by baggage than the incumbent. On the other hand, Gregg gets to face an opponent who is not an incumbent and who, at least initially, might not have much name ID or money. So it's unclear how the governor's race might shake out, and we're sticking with our Leans Republican rating as we wait and see who Pence's replacement on the ballot is.
If it's true that Pence would have been a weaker gubernatorial nominee than his replacement on the ballot, then how much does he really help Trump? Indiana, the most Republican state in the Midwest, should go to Trump unless the presumptive Republican nominee ends up losing by a sizable margin. Barack Obama very narrowly won the Hoosier State in 2008, which probably was something of a fluke, influenced by Obama's advertising and ground game advantages over John McCain.
For a politician with presidential ambitions, it's revealing that Pence decided it was better to take a chance running with Trump than continuing his reelection bid. Despite Trump's underdog status, the Indiana governor must have decided this move offers the best chance of putting himself in the conversation for future presidential elections. This suggests Pence believes one of two things, or perhaps both: (1) Trump has a better chance of winning than many believe and/or (2) Pence's odds of winning reelection are hurt by Trump being at the top of the ticket and that it's better to take a chance with Trump than risk a reelection loss.
Indiana now becomes a focal point of the election. The state gave Trump a May primary victory that effectively ended the GOP nomination battle, and it delivered unto Bernie Sanders a victory that gave him some justification for continuing his challenge to Clinton through the remainder of the primary season. The state now has one of the two running mates, and the stunning late entry of former Sen. Evan Bayh (D) into the open Senate race makes Indiana a prime Democratic pickup opportunity and could be the seat that makes or breaks the Democrats' potential majority. (We moved the Indiana Senate race from Likely Republican to Toss-up on Monday.)
Onward to Cleveland
We now head into the Republican National Convention at a fascinating point in the race. While Clinton will not face indictment over her email scandal, FBI Director James Comey's criticism of the way she handled her private email server has led to some tighter national polls, although there is a lot of contradictory survey data now and Clinton still leads nationally.
Historically, conventions are an important moment in the campaign when both candidates have an opportunity to consolidate their bases. Trump and the Republicans go first, and even though the convention could be a disappointment or even a disaster, let's remember that the recent bar for GOP conclaves is not high. For example, the 2012 Republican convention was something of a mess, marred by Clint Eastwood's bizarre lecture to an empty chair and an ineffective message — built off Obama's "you didn't build that!" gaffe — that was targeted more toward a narrow audience of small business owners as opposed to the broader working public. Romney didn't get much of a bounce from Tampa four years ago.
If next week's unconventional approach works with the public, it is possible Trump will take at least a temporary lead in the polls. The burden will then be on Clinton to put on a good show in Philadelphia that can catapult her to a renewed lead, in addition to picking a running mate of her own. All of that remains to be seen.
For now, it's Pence to Trump's defense.
Larry J. Sabato, Kyle Kondik, and Geoffrey Skelley
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Wells, a legacy quarterback head coach at Utah State, was 44-34 in six seasons with the Aggies. Utah State is 10-2 this year and Wells was named Mountain West Conference coach of the year for the second time. Wells will bring his offensive coordinator David Yost and defensive coordinator Ken Paterson with him to Lubbock. Wells will be introduced at a press conference scheduled for Saturday.


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Shure on Show at Grammys
Los Angeles (February 13, 2006)--The annual Grammy Awards may be touted as "Music's Biggest Night," but it was a fairly big one for Shure microphones as well. The brand was on hand in a number of the evening's performances, including a widely-rumored appearance by the mega-mohawked Sly Stone, as the reclusive performer stepped onstage to perform a medley of "Family Affair," "If You Want Me To Stay," "Everyday People" and "Dance To the Music" using a UR2/SM58 wireless system and an SM58 with an oxygen tube from Shure.
Los Angeles (February 13, 2006)--The annual Grammy Awards may be touted as "Music's Biggest Night," but it was a fairly big one for Shure microphones as well.
Sly Stone emerged at this year's Grammys to perform using a Shure UR2/SM58 wireless system.The brand was on hand in a number of the evening's performances, including a widely-rumored appearance by the mega-mohawked Sly Stone, as the reclusive performer stepped onstage to perform a medley of "Family Affair," "If You Want Me To Stay," "Everyday People" and "Dance To the Music" using a UR2/SM58 wireless system and an SM58 with an oxygen tube from Shure.
The platinum-mohawked Stone additionally joined with the Family Stone and others for a brief jam on "I Want To Take You Higher," his 1969 hit.
Meanwhile, Paul McCartney made his first appearance ever as a performer at the Grammy Awards, singing his Beatles hit "Helter Skelter", as well as "Fine Line." "This is the first time I've ever played the Grammys," Sir Paul said after he brought the house down with a roar of applause. "I finally passed the audition." McCartney performed using a wireless UR2/SM58.
Jamie Foxx delivered what was probably one of the evening's most colorful performances, joining a marching band and dance troupe for collegiate-tinged renditions of "Gold Digger" and "Touch the Sky." Lending added glitter to the moment, Foxx performed with a 64 carat gold and diamond-encrusted Beta 87C from Shure worth $750,000. "If ever there was one, this is certainly a high-end mic," Tom Krajecki of Shure Artist Relations said of Foxx's choice for vocal delivery.
Earlier in the evening, U2 ran through "Vertigo," disappearing at times behind billowing smoke effects. Emerging from the foggy miasma to perform "One," the group was joined by R&B diva Mary J. Blige, who covered the tune with Bono on her latest album, The Breakthrough. Blige chose a U2/SM58 wireless system, while Bono picked a U2/Beta 58 combination.
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Tiffany Reisz
The King
Cunning. Sex. Pure nerve. Only this potent threesome can raise him to his rightful place as ruler of Manhattan's kink kingdom.
Bouncing from bed to bed on the Upper East Side—handsomely paid in both bills and blackmail fodder—Kingsley Edge is brilliant, beautiful and utterly debauched. No carnal act or chemical compound can relieve his self-destructive apathy—only Søren, the one person he loves without limit or regret. A man he can never have, but in whose hands Kingsley is reborn to attain even greater heights of sin. He plans to open the ultimate BDSM club: a dungeon playground for New York's A-list that'll change the scene forever.
The club becomes Kingsley's obsession—and he's enlisted some tough-as-nails help. His new assistant Sam is smart, secretive and totally immune to seduction (by men, at least). She and Kingsley make a wicked team. Still, their combined—and considerable—expertise in domination can't subdue the man who would kill their dream. The enigmatic Reverend Fuller won't rest until King's dream is destroyed. It's one man's sacred mission against another's….
Sinful Rapture Alexandra Ivy
Alexandra Ivy - Sinful Rapture
She repeated the caress twice more before he released an explosive sigh. "For the love of god, Holly, don't torture me." Although the thought of making Liam plead for release was tempting, she sympathized with his desperation. They'd been hurtling toward this moment for weeks. Later she would enjoy the heady power of making him wait for hours before she gave into his pleas.
Cherry Girl Raine Miller
Raine Miller - Cherry Girl
"* This is a Full length / Standalone / Blackstone Affair Spin-Off *" Childhood crush...Lifetime love...Never letting go... Elaina Morrison has loved Neil McManus her whole life. She doesn't remember a time when she didn't love him. Through heartbreaking tragedy and years of separation, her love holds true...until life stomps all over her heart, shattering her perfect dream, teaching her how hard it is to let go. Real life doesn't have anything on romantic dreams though, as these two have learned over and over again. It sucks big time, leaving painful scars in its wake. But Neil isn't giving up. He's a soldier who has endured years of longing and sacrifice to wait for his girl. He's fought his way through battles before, and this is one he can't afford to lose, on any level. Neil has a plan. He's going in fighting, to make Elaina see what he already knows...That she will forever be his Cherry Girl...
Rare and Precious Things Raine Miller
Raine Miller - Rare and Precious Things
The fourth part in the New York Times bestselling series, The Blackstone Affair: A bright beginning for two damaged souls fighting for their hard-won love, and the promise of a new hope to secure their happily ever after. Fresh from an idyllic honeymoon along the Italian coast, the Blackstones prepare for the birth of their precious baby and the challenges of settling into a new home. But things get complicated when specters from the past reappear to threaten the very foundation of their relationship. Ethan and Brynne will have to fight harder than ever for each other. Rare and Precious Things is the story of two people who both need the other in order to be complete, but learn just how "rare" their brand of love is when they have to risk everything in order to hold onto it.
Dear Tabitha Trudy Stiles
Trudy Stiles - Dear Tabitha
This book is not suitable for young readers. It is intended for mature adults only (18+). It contains strong language, adult/sexual situations and some violence. Dear Tabitha is BOOK TWO in the Forever Family Series. Dear Emily should be read FIRST as this is NOT a standalone book. You know me. You know who I am. What I am. Damaged. Confused. Alone. You feel sorry for me. You pity me. You know what I've done. What I've given up. Who I've given up. You try to understand what I've been through and how I can go on with my life. But you can't possibly understand. I've lost too much. Sacrificed too much. Given up everything so that I can find myself. Well, I'm done. I'm done walking away from everything that matters. It's time for me to heal. It's MY TURN to earn… Redemption. Love. Family. "Dear Tabitha" is the second book in the "Forever Family" series. This is book 2 of 2 and concludes the story that began in "Dear Emily". It is NOT a standalone story and is meant to be read after Dear Emily. "Dear Emily" is the first book and can be found at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords. Other books in this series will be companion/standalone and will explore the lives of various characters introduced throughout these books.
Beautiful Bastard Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren - Beautiful Bastard
Whip-smart, hardworking, and on her way to an MBA, Chloe Mills has only one problem: her boss, Bennett Ryan. He's exacting, blunt, inconsiderate—and completely irresistible. A Beautiful Bastard. Bennett has returned to Chicago from France to take a vital role in his family's massive media business. He never expected that the assistant who'd been helping him from abroad was the gorgeous, innocently provocative—completely infuriating—creature he now has to see every day. Despite the rumors, he's never been one for a workplace hookup. But Chloe's so tempting he's willing to bend the rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office As their appetites for one another increase to a breaking point, Bennett and Chloe must decide exactly what they're willing to lose in order to win each other.
The Right Path Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts - The Right Path
Moonlight on an idyllic Greek beach worked magic for Morgan James - thoughthe spell was broken when she was seized by a man with a knife! Darklyhandsome Nicholas Gregoras's refusal to answer questions invited herdistrust, yet his actions spoke louder than the words he wouldn't say...
One Week Girlfriend Monica Murphy
Monica Murphy - One Week Girlfriend
Temporary. That one single word best describes my life these last few years. I'm working at a temporary job until I can finally break free. I'm my little brother's temporary mother since our mom doesn't give a crap about either of us. And I'm that temporary girl all the guys want to get with because I give it up so easily. According to the rumors, at least. But now I'm the temporary girlfriend of Drew Callahan, college football legend and all around golden guy. He's beautiful, sweet--and he's hiding way more secrets than I am. He's brought me into this fake life where everyone seems to hate me. And everyone seems to want something from him. The only thing he seems to want though is... Me. I don't know what to believe anymore. All I know is, I think Drew needs me. And I want to be there for him. Forever.
Revenge Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne - Revenge
Two sisters. One dream. Winner takes all. Amber and Chelsea Stone are sisters who share the same dream - huge, global fame. As children they were close, but success has pulled them apart. Both have the looks, the talent, and the star quality - but only one has the ruthless ambition to make it to the very top. And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Feloldozott szerető J. R. Ward
J. R. Ward - Feloldozott szerető
A New York állambeli Caldwellben halálos harc folyik a vámpírok és gyilkosaik között… A könyörtelen Vishous pusztító átokkal kénytelen együtt élni, és azzal a rémisztő képességgel, hogy a jövőbe lát. Az apja által vezetett harcosok táborában nőtt fel, ahol sokszor bántalmazták. A testvériség tagjaként nem érdeklik az érzelmek, csupán az Alantasok Társaságával folytatott háború. Mégis egy emberi lény, Jane Whitcomb doktornő menti meg a biztos haláltól, akinek feltárja lelkét és szenvedéseit, és életében először megtapasztalja az igaz szerelmet. Sorsát azonban így sem kerülheti el, hiszen előre látta; a nőnek nincs helye az életében. J. R. Ward neve fogalom a vámpírtörténetek rajongóinak körében. Akit egyszer rabul ejtett káprázatos, rémséges, baljós és szenvedélyes világa, az odaadó híve marad.
Chain Reaction Simone Elkeles
Simone Elkeles - Chain Reaction
Luis Fuentes is a good boy who doesn't live with the angst that his big brothers, Alex and Carlos, have always lived with. Luis is smart, funny, and has big dreams of becoming an astronaut. But when he falls for the wrong girl, Luis enters a dark world he's never known, and just when he thinks he's got life all figured out, learns some disturbing news about his family that destroys his positive outlook on life. Will that Fuentes bad boy streak come out with a vengeance and lure Luis to live on the edge like his new girlfriend and his own father?
Undead and Unemployed MaryJanice Davidson
MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unemployed
Being royally undead isn't all it's cracked up to be-there are still bills to be paid. Luckily, new Queen of the Vampires Betsy Taylor lands her dream job selling designer shoes at Macy's. But when a string of vampire murders hits St. Paul, Betsy must enlist the help of the one vamp who makes her blood boil: the oh-so-sexy Sinclair. Now, she's really treading on dangerous ground-high heels and all.
Fury Laurann Dohner
Laurann Dohner - Fury
Ellie is horrified to discover the pharmaceutical company she works for is doing illegal experiments. Company scientists have spliced human and animal DNA, creating exotic new species. One such "experiment" captures her heart and she'll do anything to save him-even if he hates her for it.Fury has never known compassion or love. He's spent his life in a cell, chained and abused by humans. The one woman he allowed himself to trust betrayed him. Now he's free and set on vengeance. He vows to end her life but when she's finally in his grasp, harming her is the last thing he wants to do to the sexy little human. Fury can't resist Ellie-the touch of her hands, her mouth on his skin, her body wrapped around his. He's obsessed with the scent of his woman. And Ellie wants Fury-always has. She craves his big, powerful body and wants to heal his desolate heart. But loving Fury is one thing... taming him is another.
Down to You M. Leighton
M. Leighton - Down to You
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance- Please be advised that this book is NOT YA friendly, not even in a New Adult category! The scorching tale of one girl, two brothers and a love triangle…that's not. Olivia Townsend is nothing special. She's just a girl working her way through college so she can return home to help her father run his business. She's determined not to be the second woman in his life to abandon him, even if it means putting her own life on hold. To Olivia, it's clear what she must do. Plain and simple. Black and white. But clear becomes complicated when she meets Cash and Nash Davenport. They're brothers. Twins. Cash is everything she's always wanted in a guy. He's a dangerous, sexy bad boy who wants her in his bed at any cost. He turns her insides to mush and, with just one kiss, makes her forget why he's no good for her. Nash is everything she's ever needed in a guy. He's successful, responsible and intensely passionate. But he's taken. Very taken, by none other than Marissa, Liv's rich, beautiful cousin. That doesn't stop Olivia from melting every time he looks at her, though. With just one touch, he makes her forget why they can never be together. Black and white turns to shades of gray when Olivia discovers the boys are hiding something, something that should make her run as far and as fast as she can. But it's too late to run. Olivia's already involved. And in love. With both of them. Both brothers make her heart tremble. Both brothers set her body on fire. She wants them both. And they want her. How will she ever choose between them?
Swallowing Darkness Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton - Swallowing Darkness
I am Meredith, princess of faerie, wielder of the hands of Flesh and Blood, and at long last, I am with child–twins, fathered by my royal guard. Though my uncle, Taranis, King of Light and Illusion, claims that he is the true father since he abducted me from my home, betrayed, and defiled me. And now he has branded my guards as a threat to my unborn children. Bearing an heir has placed me halfway to my aunt's throne, that much closer to my reign over the Unseelie Court–and well ahead of her son, my cousin Cel, in this race. Now I must stay alive to see my children born and claim my place as queen. But not all in faerie are pleased with the news, and conspirators from every court in the realm plot against me and mine. They seek to strip my guards, my lovers, from me by poisoned word or cold steel. But I still have supporters, and even friends, among the goblins and the sluagh, who will stand by me. I am Meredith Nic Essus, and those who would defy and destroy me are destined to pay a terrible price–for I am truly my father's daughter. To protect what is mine, I will sacrifice anything–even if it means waging a great battle against my darkest enemies and making the most momentous decision ever made as princess of faerie.
Burned Tara Sivec
Tara Sivec - Burned
Seventeen years old when he broke my heart. Seventeen days later when another picked up the pieces. Seventeen years together. Seventeen thousand problems. Seventeen days of reliving my past and finding a new future. Seventeen minutes until it all went up in flames. Seventeen breaths until I took my last. This is my story…and it's going to burn.
Lover Unleashed J. R. Ward
J. R. Ward - Lover Unleashed
Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her brother. Imprisoned for eons by their mother, the Scribe Virgin, she finally frees herself-only to face a devastating injury. Manuel Manello, M.D., is drafted by the Brotherhood to save her as only he can-but when the human surgeon and the vampire warrior meet, their two worlds collide in the face of their undeniable passion. With so much working against them, can love prove stronger than the birthright and the biology that separates them?
Make Mine a Bad Boy Katie Lane
Katie Lane - Make Mine a Bad Boy
THERE'S A NEW BRIDE IN TOWN! Hope Scroggs is finally ready to get hitched. After years of sowing her wild oats, the former head cheerleader and homecoming queen has returned to Bramble, Texas, to marry her high school flame. But her perfect wedding plans are stomped to smithereens when her adoring cowboy two-steps down the aisle with someone else. Now Hope is stuck with the one man from her past she can't shake: Colt Lomax, an irresistible bad boy whose sultry kisses are hotter than the Panhandle in August... Colt lives for freedom and the open road; he never gets attached, never looks back. Still, he can't forget the night of passion he once shared with Bramble's sweetheart--a night he wouldn't mind repeating. So, he piles on the Texas charm to tease the feisty beauty back into his bed, while she tries her darnedest to resist. But something unexpected is about to tie their fates together . . . and oh, baby, will it ever!
Dirty Angels Karina Halle
Karina Halle - Dirty Angels
**warning: this book contains situations which might be triggers for some people. Please see the bottom of this description to see if this is the kind of book that you'll love or piss you off** For Luisa Chavez, a twenty-three year old former beauty queen, a better life has always been just out of her reach. Sure, she's had men at her feet since she was a young teenager but she's never had the one thing she's craved – security. Having grown up in near poverty, her waitressing job in Cabo San Lucas can barely let her take care of herself, let alone her ailing parents. Every day is another unwanted advance, every day is a struggle to survive. When Salvador Reyes, the depraved leader of a major Mexican cartel, takes an interest in her, Luisa is presented with an opportunity she can't afford to pass up. She'll become Salvador's wife and exchange her freedom and body for a life of riches – riches she can bestow upon her deserving parents. But Luisa quickly finds out that even the finest wines and jewels can't undo the ugliness in her marriage, nor the never-ending violence that threatens her every move. Soon, Luisa is looking for an escape, a way out of the carefully controlled life she's leading. She finally gets her wish in the worst way possible. As it is, being the wife of Salvador makes her an ideal target for rival cartels and there's one particular man who needs Luisa as part of his cartel's expansion. One particular man whose quest for power has destroyed lives, slit throats and gotten him out of an American prison. One particular man who will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants. That man is Javier Bernal. And he wants Luisa. He wants to take her, keep her, ruin her. Unless she ruins him first. ***WARNING*** This book deals with drug cartels and as such it contains a lot of sex and violence and some violent sex. It can get pretty ugly, pretty dark and pretty crazy. There is drug use, abuse, a bit of torture and dubious consent. The hero is not a hero and the villains...well, they're even worse. If this sort of thing bothers you, PLEASE DO NOT READ IT. This ain't no cupcake farting unicorn kind of book. If you are even a bit squeamish about violence, brutality and rape, this is your warning to stay away from a book that you certainly will not like (and why read books that you know you won't like?)*** ***While this is a spin-off of The Artists Trilogy, prior knowledge of the books is not needed. DIRTY ANGELS is the first in a trilogy, however each book can standalone and follows or introduces different characters***
In Her Shoes Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner - In Her Shoes
Meet Rose Feller. She's thirty years old and a high-powered attorney with a secret passion for romance novels. She has an exercise regime she's going to start next week, and she dreams of a man who will slide off her glasses, gaze into her eyes, and tell her that she's beautiful. She also dreams of getting her fantastically screwed-up little sister to get her life together. Meet Rose's sister, Maggie. Twenty-eight years old, drop-dead gorgeous and only occasionally employed, Maggie sings backup in a band called Whiskered Biscuit. Although her dreams of big-screen stardom haven't progressed past her left hip's appearance in a Will Smith video, Maggie dreams of fame and fortune -- and of getting her dowdy big sister to stick to a skin-care regime. These two women with nothing in common but a childhood tragedy, shared DNA, and the same size feet, are about to learn that their family is more different than they ever imagined, and that they're more alike than they'd ever believe. In Her Shoes -- Jennifer Weiner's follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut, Good in Bed -- observes Rose and Maggie, the brain and the beauty, as they make journeys of discovery that take them from the streets of Philadelphia to Ivy League libraries to a "retirement community for active seniors" in Boca Raton. Along the way, they'll encounter a wild cast of characters -- from a stepmother who's into recreational Botox to a small, disdainful pug with no name. They'll borrow shoes and clothes and boyfriends, and make peace with their most intimate enemies -- each other. Funny and poignant, richly detailed and wrenchingly real, In Her Shoes will speak to anyone who has endured the bonds of big -- or little -- sisterhood, or longed for a life different from the one the world has dictated, and dreamed of trying something else on for size.
One Dom To Love Shayla Black - Jenna Jacob - Isabella LaPearl
Shayla Black - Jenna Jacob - Isabella LaPearl - One Dom To Love
Raine Kendall has been in love with her boss, Macen Hammerman, for years. Determined to make the man notice that she's a grown woman with desires and needs, she pours out her heart and offers her body to him—only to be crushingly rejected. But when his friend, very single, very sexy Liam O'Neill watches the other Dom refuse to act on his obvious feelings for Raine, he resolves to step in and do whatever it takes to help Hammer find happiness again, even rousing his friend's possessive instincts by making the girl a proposition too tempting to refuse. But he never imagines that he'll end up falling for her himself. Hammer has buried his lust for Raine for years. After rescuing the budding runaway from an alley behind his exclusive BDSM Dungeon, he has come to covet the pretty submissive. But tragedy has taught him that he can never be what she needs. So he watches over her while struggling to keep his distance. Liam's crafty plan blindsides Hammer, especially when he sees how determined his friend is to possess Raine for his own. Hammer isn't ready to give the lovely submissive over to any other Dom, but can he heal from his past and fight for her? Or will he lose Raine if she truly gives herself—heart, body, and soul—to Liam?
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I tried to set --target=armv6-android-gcc but i get Unrecognized toolchain 'armv6-android-gcc' error
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La Cycle Collstrop, precedentemente nota come Mr Bookmaker.com e Unibet.com, era una squadra ciclistica maschile di ciclismo su strada olandese attiva tra il 2001 ed il 2008. Aveva licenza da UCI Professional Continental Team, che le consentiva di partecipare alle gare dei circuiti continentali UCI.

Lo sponsor principale, Collstrop, è una azienda olandese attiva nel settore della falegnameria, mentre Mr Bookmaker.com e Unibet.com società di scommesse online.

Negli ultimi anni la squadra ha usato biciclette Canyon, dopo aver corso su Ridley ed Eddy Merckx.

Storia
La squadra venne fondata nel 2001. Il suo sponsor principale, MrBookmaker, venne acquistato nel 2005 dalla società Unibet.com che diventò così sponsor principale del Team. A partire dal 22 marzo 2007, assunse la denominazione Canyon.com in Francia e Belgio, rimanendo però esclusa dalla partecipazione a molte corse, inclusi i Grandi giri, dal momento che spesso gli organizzatori delle manifestazioni ritenevano illegale permettere a una squadra sponsorizzata da un'agenzia di scommesse online di gareggiare sul suolo di determinati paesi.

La marca di biciclette Collstrop, rilevò la Unibet e la Canyon nel 2008, ma al termine della stagione annunciò l'arresto dell'attività, confluendo nella Vacansoleil.

Cronistoria

Annuario

Classifiche UCI
Fino al 1998, le squadre ciclistiche erano classificate dall'UCI in un'unica divisione. Nel 1999 la classifica a squadre venne divisa in prima, seconda e terza categoria (GSI, GSII e GSIII), mentre i corridori rimasero in classifica unica. Nel 2005 fu introdotto l'UCI ProTour e, parallelamente, i Circuiti continentali UCI; dal 2009 le gare del circuito ProTour sono state integrate nel Calendario mondiale UCI, poi divenuto UCI World Tour.

Palmarès

Grandi Giri

Giro d'Italia
Partecipazioni: 0
Vittorie di tappa: 0
Vittorie finali: 0
Altre classifiche: 0

 Tour de France
Partecipazioni: 0
Vittorie di tappa: 0
Vittorie finali: 0
Altre classifiche: 0

 Vuelta a España
Partecipazioni: 0
Vittorie di tappa: 0
Vittorie finali: 0
Altre classifiche: 0

Campionati nazionali

Strada
Campionati belgi: 2
In linea: 2003 (Geert Omloop)
In linea dilettanti: 2005 (Gert Vanderaerden)

Campionati britannici: 1
In linea: 2003 (Roger Hammond)

Campionati sloveni: 1
In linea: 2008 (Borut Božič)

Campionati svedesi: 1
Cronometro: 2007 (Gustav Larsson)

Campionati uzbeki: 1
In linea: 2008 (Sergey Lagutin)

Campionati venezuelani: 1
Cronometro: 2007 (José Rujano)

Cross
Campionati britannici: 1
2001, 2002, 2003 (Roger Hammond)

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Squadre ciclistiche


Barrett, Alan, Sullivan, Timothy and Regan, Fiona (2013) Development of bio-inspired antifouling coatings. In: 4th Annual SmartOcean Forum, 5-6 Nov 2013, Belfast, UK.
Biofouling is the accumulation of micro and macro organisms on a solid surface exposed to a marine environment. It cause a reduction of operational effectiveness of marine structures. The process begins with the settlement of microorganisms on the surface demonstrated in figure 1, the microorganisms then produce Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) forming a biofilm. Hydrophobic surfaces have been shown to inhibit biofouling and it has been noted that some strains of macroalgae use surface topography and leaching of antimicrobials to minimise biofouling.


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Business News›News›Economy›Foreign Trade
Sugar industry seeks export policy clarity ahead of new season
By Jayashree Bhosale, ET Bureau | Updated: Sep 16, 2015, 12.26 PM IST
Sugar industry seeks clarification on export policy
PUNE: Sugar exporters, who are struggling with surplus production and low prices, are urgently seeking clarity on the government's export policy as the international market sentiment has improved ahead of the new season.
The central government had announced a subsidy of Rs 4,000/tonne last year for export of raw sugar. India exported about 5 lakh tonne of raw sugar and about 5 lakh tonne to 6 lakh tonne of low quality white sugar. The export subsidy scheme will lapse on September 30.
In order to sign contracts for export of sugar during the next sugar season beginning October 2015, the industry needs clarity about export policy. The union government had hinted at making exports mandatory for the sugar mills in order to get rid of the excess sweetener in the country. The domestic market also improved government talk about mandatory exports. However, no decision has yet been taken on this either.
"The international market is good now for export of sugar from India. However, we need clarity on export policy. The sugar mills can get a price of about Rs 17/kg for raw sugar export," said Rahil Shaikh, managing director, ED and F Man (India). If the government continues the subsidy of Rs 4/kg, the mills can get about Rs 21/kg to Rs 23/kg for raw sugar, while the ruling rate of white sugar in the domestic market is about R 23/kg to Rs 24/kg.
Last year, the central government announced export subsidy in February 2014, after which, it was not possible for many mills to produce raw sugar as the season was at its fag end.
(Indian Sugar Mills Association) ISMA has projected about 28 million tonnes of sugar production for the season 2015-16, which is about 3 lakh tons less than last year. It is also estimated to have about an opening stock of about 1 million tonne on October 1, 2015. There could be some downward revision in the sugar production estimate, when ISMA comes out with its first advance estimate of sugar production based on satellite images by the end of September, 2015 due to the drought conditions in Maharashtra, the top sugar producer.


Readers opening any issue of any major medical journal are likely to see both glossy drug advertisements and staid reports on clinical trials. There might seem to be an obvious problem here--too many adverts leading physicians astray--with an equally obvious answer--not enough clinical trial reports providing solid evidence. Of course, physicians interviewed at the "educational meetings" held in expensive resorts report that they are impervious to sales tactics; they are driven only by evidence. Unfortunately, the problem, the answer, and physicians' reliance on evidence are all much more complicated than they at first appear to be.
For some time, a more careful answer has focused on the tact that companies do not publish negative results: they do not report trials which suggest that a drug does not work. This led to calls for a registry of all clinical trials, so that the public can learn about unpublished research.
Recent events, though, have revealed a still deeper problem. A Glaxo SmithKline trial, study 329, which looked at the effects of the antidepressant paroxetine in depressed minors, was a negative trial, but one that was published--sort of: Glaxo SmithKline published selected positive results. The final article stated that paroxetine was safe, well-tolerated, and effective. (1) Almost all other articles describing controlled trials of antidepressants in minors have made identical statements. As a result of regulatory concerns about the hazards of antidepressants, the results from approximately twenty trials of these agents are now in the public domain, giving us the greatest known divide in medicine between what the raw data from a set of trials show and what the academic literature that purportedly discusses the data claims.
Publication information: Article title: Manufacturing Consensus. Contributors: Healy, David - Author. Journal title: The Hastings Center Report. Volume: 34. Issue: 4 Publication date: July-August 2004. Page number: 53. © Hastings Center. COPYRIGHT 2004 Gale Group.


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Henry Norreys, 1. Baron Norreys (* um 1525; † 10. August 1601 in Rycote) war ein englischer Adliger und Politiker in der Tudorzeit.

Herkunft und Familie
Henry Norreys (auch Norris) war der Sohn des Henry Norris, eines Kammerherrn (Gentleman of the Privy Chamber), der unter Heinrich VIII. am 17. Mai 1536 wegen angeblichen Ehebruchs mit Anne Boleyn hingerichtet worden war und der Mary Fiennes, Tochter des Barons Dacre of the South. Henry Norreys wurde ungefähr im Jahre 1525 geboren.

Politische Laufbahn
Norreys trat 1544 am Königshof in die Dienste Heinrichs VIII. und wurde 1545–1546 im Hofstall für die Pferde verantwortlich. Danach zog es ihn in die Politik. Er bewarb sich um ein Unterhausmandat und wurde für die Grafschaft Berkshire 1547 in das House of Commons gewählt, ein Mandat, das er bis 1552 innehatte. Später wurde er noch einmal von 1571 bis 1572, diesmal für die Grafschaft Oxfordshire, ins Unterhaus gewählt. Unter Elisabeth I. hatte er dann zahlreiche staatliche Ämter zu verwalten. So war er 1565 für die Remonte der Pferde in der Grafschaft Oxfordshire verantwortlich. Am 6. Februar 1566 erhielt er in Rycote den Ritterschlag und war nun Sir Henry Norreys. Danach ernannte Königin Elisabeth Sir Henry zum englischen Botschafter in Frankreich, ein Amt, das er von 1566 bis 1571 ausübte. Zurück in England belohnte ihn die Königin am 6. Mai 1572 mit einem writ of summons, wodurch er als erblicher Baron Norreys of Rycote Mitglied des House of Lords wurde. Seinen Sitz im Oberhaus nahm er am 8. Mai 1572 ein.

Elisabeth ernannte ihn 1580 zum Wächter des äußeren Tores (Porter of the Outer Gate) und zum Verwalter der Waffenkammer von Windsor Castle. Er wurde 1586 einer der Richter im Prozess gegen Lord Vaux. Danach wurde er von 1587 bis 1599 zum Lord Lieutenant der Grafschaften Oxfordshire und Berkshire bestellt. 1588 ehrte ihn auch die Universität Oxford, in dem sie ihn und seine Söhne John und Henry zum Master of Arts (M.A.) ernannte. 1588 erhielt er noch eine weitere Ehrung, als die Königin ihn zu ihrem Leibwächter bestellte. Außerdem wurde er von ihr zum Richter im Prozess gegen den Earl of Arundel berufen.

Da sein Vater nicht nur zum Tode verurteilt, sondern auch seiner Güter für verlustig erklärt worden war, petitionierte Henry Norreys auf Rückgabe dieser Güter. Er wurde in die eingezogenen Güter wiedereingesetzt (mit Ausnahme der Güter, die vorher dem verurteilten Lord Lovell gehört hatten).

Der 1. Baron Norreys war mit Margaret Williams verheiratet, die 1599 gestorben war. Er selbst starb in Rycote am 10. August 1601. Er wurde als 2. Baron Norreys of Rycote von seinem Enkel Francis Norreys beerbt, da sein Sohn William bereits am 25. Dezember 1579 verstorben war.

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