First, who is Mayor Calvin Tillman from DISH, Texas and why should any of us care that he spent last week in a whirlwind tour of New York and Pennsylvania communities?
Three years ago, Calvin Tillman was elected Mayor of DISH, Texas, which is located in the heart of the Barnett Shale about 25 miles north of Fort Worth.
As the Mayor pointed out, recommended levels are based on a healthy 35 year old man's exposure over an eight hour period, five days a week. Exposures are not based on the effects of exposure on pregnant women or children. "Why aren't they based on pregnant women and children?" he asked rhetorically. "Because they shouldn't be exposed at all," he said.
Although concerns in DISH, Texas are somewhat different from those raised by drilling in Dimock, PA or the Marcellus Shale in New York and the Delaware River Basin, local residents believed those of us living in the Delaware River Basin would benefit from hearing about the "DISH experience." Mayor Tillman agreed and accepted invitations to meet with some of our local communities.
Unlike most elected officials, Tillman receives no compensation for his mayoral duties and he refuses any compensation, reimbursement or sponsorship for his informational tours.
On Friday February 19, Mayor Tillman met in a closed-door session in Narrowsburg, NY with local policy makers and elected officials. Neither the press nor the public attended and beyond rumors that 20 or so attendees conferenced with the Mayor, we have no information as to who attended or the scope of their conversations.
Locally, the Wayne Highlands School District has been approached by Hess about a potential leasing of school properties for drilling.
At this point in the story, Mayor Tillman asked Ms. Farnelli for the name of her DEP contact and said he planned to contact him.
Throughout Dimock, signs of poverty are clearly visible and the state of dirt roads traveled by heavy drilling trucks was impossible to ignore. Ruts were so deep and continuous that humps as high as 8-9″ threatened the under carriages of low-riding vehicles and, in part, may have prompted the Mayor's question in Callicoon (below) about the state of our local roads.
On February 20th, the Mayor was back in Sullivan County at the Delaware Community Center in Callicoon, NY where he was joined by Nancy Janyszeski, Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Nockamixon Township and Pennsylvania Chair of the Lower Wild and Scenic Delaware River. They were greeted by a standing-room only crowd that was a mix of drilling advocates, lessors and opponents of gas drilling.
Supervisor Janyszeski echoed the Mayor's concern about local control. Nockamixon has used zoning to hold the drills at bay until protections of its water and land are in place. "We've always understood the benefits of drilling, but we need to make sure it's safe. We're in Special Protection Waters. We have a Wild and Scenic Rivers designation. The proposed drilling site in Nockamixon is on an Exceptional Value Stream.
"Hundreds of leases were signed before we even knew they were in town," Janyszeski said. "The gas people say they don't need local permits.
At which point, most of the audience broke into spontaneous applause.
Janyszeski then discussed an amicus brief filed by, among others, Nockamixon Township, The Delaware Riverkeeper and Damascus Citizens in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania concerning the ability of local governments to control gas drilling within their borders.
According to the Court's ruling, "Municipalities have a unique authority and responsibility in the regulatory framework which must be maintained; they 'give consideration to the character of the municipality, the needs of the citizens and the suitabilities and special nature of particular parts of the municipality.'" In the end, the court's decision permits a local regulatory body to enact "traditonal zoning regulations that identify which uses are permitted in different areas of the locality, even if such regulations preclude oil and gas drilling in certain zones…." However, the decision also restricted the scope of local jurisdiction, "We do not, for instance, suggest that the municipality could permit drilling in a particular district but then make that permission subject to conditions addressed to features of well operations regulated by the [Pennsylvania Oil and Gas] Act." (Bold added for emphasis.) Essentially, when it comes to actual drilling practices and operations, the Court upheld that Pennsylvania State law will carry more force than local regulations.
In response to the ruling, Nockamixon Township has amended old zoning ordinances in order to restrict gas and drilling operations to "light industrial and quarry zones." Also, the Town has strictly enforced weight limits on all its bridges.
"It means companies have more hurdles to jump," said Janyszeski.
Develop ordinances related to oil and gas exploration prior to permitting any wells.
Understand that there are places that should be off limits for drilling.
*The article does not specify what agency tested the water. I am planning to make contact with the school in order to obtain more clarity. If I succeed, I will certainly report back here.


CHUITO VELEZ y Su ORQUESTA Con YAYO El INDIO: KROMAR Records (Mfd in either NYC or PR in the late 50's or early 60') SOLEDAD/MOSAIC ANTILLANO - Original 60's Vinyl single--NOT a reissue. KILLER GUAGUANCO, very, very hard to find. It's only listed on Popsike as a 78rpm Record, which is why I suspect this a pressing from PR or possibly the Dominican Republic. The Labels are clean and white on both Sides, but I couldn't get a very good Picture of them due to poor lighting conditions. The Vinyl Record on the SOLEDAD Side looks Almost New; the MOSAIC Side has some very light "paper scuffs." It looks VG++. It plays Almost New/New. I've posted some Audio Clips from both Sides of this record. Just click onto the BIG MICROPHONE Icon and listen for yourself. CRANK IT UP! I can ship this anywhere in the USA 1st Class for $4.00. This should ship to most Overseas Countries via First Class Mail for around $14.00; Canada will cost around $9.00. PLEASE READ THIS: If this sells to a non-US Buyer, and it sells for $50-$120, it will have to ship via Registered Mail in addition to First Class Postage, but I'll pay $7.50 of the $14.95 Registered Mail Fee; Registered Mail is a little slower than 1st Class Mail, but it's more dependable and it does provide a Tracking Number and some Insurance. If it sells to a non-US Buyer for $120-$500, it will have to ship Air Priority Flat Rate Envelope ($30.00), and I'll have to pay for Insurance for the full amount sold. If it sells to a non-US Buyer for over $500, it will have to ship Express Mail International, which will cost around $120, and I'll pay for Insurance. If you want to pay outside of the Paypal system, then I can send this out to you any way you want; (we can work this out later). The POST OFFICE LOSES PACKAGES, don't blame me if it happens to you. Since I will have to insure it, I will have to declare full sales value; if paying other than Paypal, I can ship it any way you want. Paypal rules make it very difficult and expensive to ship anything out of the country now, since they require on-line Tracking Numbers. You can't get that with simple First Class International shipping. No reserve. Good luck!


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ACID Corporate Membership
Adam Aaronson
Adam Aaronson has been at the heart of British studio glass for nearly 40 years, first running galleries dedicated to glass art and subsequently as a glass artist in his own right, learning how to create glass art later in his career and developing self-taught methods. Adam is a skilled maker and a truly diverse and talented glass artist. He is constantly experimenting with techniques and exploring new ideas, including the potential of large sculptural works designed for the outdoors. Adam was a founding member of ACID.
www.adamaaronson.com
Alexander Croft
Managing Director of Crofts & Assinder
Alex Crofts is the Managing Director of Crofts & Assinder Ltd a company based in Birmingham specialising in the design, manufacture and global distribution of cabinet and architectural hardware and fittings. Alex has worked at Crofts & Assinder Ltd for 9 years and became Managing Director in 2009.
Prior to joining Crofts & Assinder Ltd, Alex worked for 3 years at American Express specialising in industrial relations case management and previously held the role of Head of Recruitment. Previously Alex was employed by Ford Motor Company where he worked in the Human Resource Management Department and was located at both the Dagenham Engine Plant and Basildon Offices specialising in industrial relations, training, diversity and business relationship management.
Alex graduated from Newcastle University with a BA in Ancient History and a MA in Human Resource Management. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business programme. Alex is also a Liveryman and Court member of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers based in the City of London. He lives in Sussex.
https://www.crofts.co.uk/
Angus Gardner
Caroline Gardner Publishing Ltd
The Caroline Gardner brand began in 1993, after a chance meeting between Caroline and a neighbour who was looking for handmade cards on behalf of a Japanese gallery. In 1995, with a move south of the river, Caroline – inundated with orders – decided she needed some help with her card-making, so she set up a home office and hired an office hand. From here she didn't look back and her husband Angus Gardner joined the business as a Director and together they laid the foundations for the future of the business.
In 2003 the Company found its new home by the river Thames and the next few years saw steady growth as the Caroline Gardner brand came to settle in most corners of the UK – partnerships with John Lewis and other household names deepened and Caroline's iconic style seen in the 'classic cg' and 'die-stamped' card ranges was born. Some of the company's most recognisable designs, such as ditsy and the timeless hearts, followed quickly on, and were then used to develop the exciting new gift products. It was here that Caroline's quirky colour palette found its voice.
In 2014 – the Company made its very own leap into the world of retail. Now based in Fulham in West London, with a central London store and selling in over 20 different countries, the brand and its team, is happier and better than ever.
www.carolinegardner.com
Dids Macdonald
Dids Macdonald, OBE, has over 25 years experience within the design industry, initially owning an interior design company and later as a designer-maker. She co-founded ACID (Anti Copying in Design) because her products were consistently copied. Today ACID represents thousands of designers within the creative industries. In 2011, Design was recommended by the Prime Minister as one of 10 key areas for new, clear IP policy. On October 1 2014, history was made by various reforms being included in the IP Act. Of particular importance to designers is the introduction of criminal provisions for the intentional infringement of a registered design in line with copyright and trade marks, a campaign spearheaded by ACID.
Dids is Master at the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers. ACID is supported by the "Alliance for Intellectual Property" of which Dids is Vice Chair. She was made an Honorary Fellow of the British Institute of Interior Design in June 2015. Also in June 2015, Dids was made an Officer of Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours for her services to the design industry. She was elected a member of the Design Week Hall of Fame in June 2016 and in July 2016 was awarded the 1st ever IP Champion on British IP Day.
Duncan Maclay
Duncan Maclay spent 12 years on Fleet Street running national newspaper Sports Desks before joining the family business Thisisnessie which he helped his wife to found in 2012. The business now employs fifteen staff. Nessie McClay heads the creative side of the business, and Duncan provides the leadership and vision on the business side while his experience in print media and technology ensures that Thisisnessie is always on the cutting edge. Duncan holds a Masters' Degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and Nessie has a First Class Honours degree from Edinburgh College of Art.
Thisisnessie is a thriving business specialising in producing quirky personalised prints, stationery and homewares based on watercolour illustrations, selling through their own website and key marketplaces such as Notonthehighstreet, Etsy and others.
Having created a multi-million pound market Thisisnessie found themselves besieged by copiers and imitators both large and small, leading them to ACID. Duncan is committed in particular to finding ways to protect small businesses from copying online; to putting the author back into authenticity and to standing at the vanguard of baking a conscience into creativity in the UK.
Gavin Llewellyn
Stone King LLP
Gavin is an intellectual property lawyer at Stone King LLP's London office, specialising in design law and brands. Gavin joined Stone King LLP in 2014 in order to focus on the creative sector after spending 16 years with leading London law firms Theodore Goddard and Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, where he gained many years' experience in advising and guiding ACID members as an ACID Legal Affiliate and his passion for protecting design.
His practice has a particular focus on design and brand protection and exploitation and on helping businesses deal with disputes and risks related to IP. He has a wealth of expertise in the areas of copyright, design rights, trade marks, passing off, database rights, domain names, image rights, privacy and the protection of valuable, commercial data.
Gavin provides his clients with a full spectrum of advice, from strategic advice on the use, protection and exploitation of IP rights, through to their enforcement through Court proceedings. He also assists businesses on the receiving end of infringement claims, defending and, where possible, settling actions. Part of Gavin's practice is also advising on the commercial aspects of IP, such as licences and assignments of IP rights, agency/distribution agreements and the IP aspects of business sales.
Gavin is the President of the Intellectual Property Commission of the UIA (International Association of Lawyers) and speaks regularly at UIA conferences around the world about various aspects of IP law. He is also a member of the editorial committee of the UIA's 'Juriste International' legal magazine and is a fluent French speaker.
www.stoneking.co.uk
Jane Banyai
Operations Director, Anti Copying In Design
Jane Banyai joined ACID in 2004, holding various administrative roles within the organisation which has contributed to a broad level of experience in all aspects of ACID as a fast moving and exciting membership organisation. As Operations Director, Jane oversees the ACID membership team with responsibility for all the activities within the organisation which contribute to the effective delivery of services, benefits and communications to our members.
Jane's role is to translate ACID's strategic objectives and long term goals into the day to day delivery of the ACID offer to membership and her key priority is to ensure that the ACID team are responsive to the needs of a diverse membership with ever changing needs. Working closely with ACID's CEO in the decision-making involved in achieving our objectives to provide ACID's members with a safer trading environment and communicating the value of original design. This involves planning and deciding the best use of resources. With the help of the experienced ACID team, Jane is intent on continually improving the performance of ACID.
Laura Breen
Head of Legal, Trunki
Trunki's Head of Legal, Laura Breen, originally joined the company in 2013 as PA to CEO & Trunki Daddy Rob Law. As time progressed, Laura became more involved in the company's ever expanding IP issues. As a result, there was a natural lean towards developing her diverse legal knowledge base, pioneering a multi-faceted approach to Brand Protection and becoming the manager responsible for all aspects of Intellectual Property at Trunki. Laura often contributes to the ACID newsletter, and has delivered presentations on the subject of IP in the UK and Europe.
Laura holds an Upper Second Class Honours in Psychology from the Open University, and is also the Human Resources and Office Manager for Trunki.
Originally founded in 2006 by Rob Law MBE, Trunki is celebrating their 10th birthday this year – 10 years of happy travels! During this time they've built an ever expanding active and passionate presence in the world of IP. Trunki proactively engage with designers on the subject of design protection, openly sharing ongoing triumphs and challenges with copycats and 100% fakes on design; the most notable of these being the recent high profile Supreme Court case.
https://www.trunki.co.uk/
Mel Holliday
Chiselwood Limited
Mel Holliday is co-founder with her husband Martin Holliday of Chiselwood Limited, designers and manufacturers of handmade kitchens and furniture. She has been in her role as managing director for nearly 30 years. Chiselwood has won many accolades over the years for its unique designs including the only European kitchen company to reach the world finals in the USA Sub Zero Design contest in 2017.
Mel has been proactive in protecting Chiselwood designs looking to ACID for support when their IP has been infringed. Mel constantly strives to ensure that both Chiselwood designs and those companies she works alongside are armed with the information they need to protect their IP.
Niall Head Rapson
McDaniel & Co
Niall Head Rapson is a graduate of Kings College, London with a degree in Biotechnology (B.Sc.) Hons. He then studied law and undertook a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary College London. After leaving the City, Niall was a partner at top 100 firms Martineau Johnson and Ward Hadaway before establishing McDaniel & Co covering all aspects of Intellectual Property.
Over the last 23 years, he been involved in leading cases in all aspects of Intellectual Property in areas of Patent Law, Copyright, Design, Trade Marks and Confidential Information. Niall Head-Rapson also has significant commercial experience having been director and board chair of Biostatus (www.biostatus.co.uk) a company which provides novel solutions for imaging, cytometry and screening. Niall also spent time as the Intellectual Property Manager at the Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences in Newcastle and was the commercial director for Piranha Studios, an IP licensing business.
Niall has worked with ACID as an Affiliate Lawyer for over ten years and has acted successfully on behalf of many ACID members. He has a keen awareness of design law, SME issues and has supported the organisation carrying out many IP mediations at exhibitions.
https://mcdanielslaw.com/
Nick Kounoupias
Kounoupias IP
Nick Kounoupias has been the Chief Legal Counsel for Anti Copying in Design (ACID) since 2008 advising the organisation on the intellectual property aspects of design lobbying issues. In 2014 he, together with ACID's CEO Dids Macdonald, OBE, led the successful campaign on behalf of UK designers to recognise the intentional copying of registered designs as a criminal offence. In recognition of his contribution to the design industries Nick was appointed a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers and a Freeman of the City of London.
Nick is also the founder and CEO of Kounoupias IP, a boutique Intellectual Property consultancy providing strategic guidance on IP and anti-piracy matters both within the UK and internationally. Nick is an acknowledged pioneer in the international IP and anti-piracy worlds, a UK solicitor and one of the best known names in the international anti-piracy world. He has practised across all the IP sectors since 1986 both in private practice and in house and during that time developed a formidable international reputation for his depth of IP knowledge and diverse strengths.
As one of the UK's leading experts in IP and anti-piracy matters Nick is in huge demand for his thought leadership on IP issues and regularly contributes to IP journals, books and regularly provides professional training on IP at seminars and webinars. Nick has crafted and delivered many tailored training courses on anti-piracy and brand protection matters across the IP spectrum and presented these to Government, statutory enforcement bodies and industry.
He successfully lobbied for and helped draft the Copyright and Trade Mark (Offences and Enforcement) Act 2002 and the IP Act 2014 and for many years has passionately represented rights owners across the world campaigning for improvements to copyright, trade mark and designs laws.
Nick is passionate about protecting intellectual property rights and is regularly instructed from all over the world to advise on IP issues and to provide strategic guidance and support to UK and international IP businesses, those involved in the creative industries, academic institutions, law enforcement and government agencies. Nick is also a fully accredited mediator and has conducted several mediations in the IP arena.
He consistently adds value to his clients' IP and anti-piracy strategies, possesses extensive experience of managing and conducting investigations in the IP sector and pursuing appropriate enforcement routes to protect their IP. In particular is considered to have pioneered the use of private prosecutions of copyright infringers for the music industry.
Amongst Nick's many industry appointments are the following: founder and Vice Chairman of the Alliance for IP (previously the cross-industry Alliance against Counterfeiting and Piracy) , a Board Director of the Federation against Software Theft (FAST), Chief Legal Counsel to Anti-Copying in Design ("ACID") and its representative at the legal group meetings of the Alliance for IP, a founder and regular participant and thought leader at the UK Government's IP Crime Group, director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, and former Chair of its enforcement sub-committee, a founder and a former executive director of the cross-industry Copyright Hotline, and Chairman of the anti-piracy committee of the international music collecting society association BIEM.
www.kounoupiasip.com
BabaBing Limited
Nick Robinson is the Managing & Technical Director of BabaBing Ltd a company that specialises in the Design and Development of Child Nursery Products. Nick works as part of a team that also includes his brothers Jamie and Ashley who specialise in Product Design and Sales within the company. The company was established in 2005 and prides itself on designing its own range of products that are distributed globally.
Prior to becoming a member of the BabaBing team, Nick worked for a medical company based in Herefordshire in a role of Product Development for 2 years. Nick moved back to Yorkshire to take up a Product Design Engineering role at Surgical Innovations Ltd whereby he was assigned to designing cutting edge Keyhole Surgical Equipment working alongside leading laparoscopic surgeons based in Leeds.
Nick graduated from the University of Derby with a BSc (Hons) in Product Design, Innovation & Marketing. He lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire with his wife Louise and children Noah and Martha. Nick's hobbies mainly revolve around cycling and he enjoys watching his children play sports such as; cricket and football.
www.bababing.com
Rachael Taylor & Make it in Design
Surface Pattern Designer, Illustrator and Director at Rachael Taylor. Co-founder of Make it in Design.
Rachael Taylor is a fun and energetic surface pattern designer and illustrator who creates 'patterns to make you happy'! Since graduating from university in 2005, Rachael has been lucky enough to work for a number of prestigious clients worldwide. Rachael also runs her own design label along with successfully licensing a number of global branded collections. Her designs feature on fashion, home decor, greetings, stationery, gadgets and ceramics.
In addition Rachael is the sole author and designer for '20 Ways to Draw a Doodle' and 'Draw 500 Dazzling Doodles' with Quarry Books! It is the perfect creative book and resource for illustrators, cartoonists, doodlers and anyone who loves to sketch. Over seventy pieces of her work can also be found in a number of renowned design books from Print and Pattern (LKP Publishing) to A House Beautiful Home Business (Brightword publishing). The designer is also a hit with the press with her designs appearing in numerous leading publications and on the television.
She is also co-founder of the groundbreaking e-course called The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design in which the esteemed designer teaches and shares her expertise and knowledge in surface pattern design. The success of the e-course lead the brand new ventures, Make it in Design and MOYO Magazine.
Rachael is also regularly hired to deliver seminars and lectures around the UK & more recently the USA.
https://www.rachaeltaylordesigns.co.uk
https://makeitindesign.com
Rachel created the Totseat travel highchair after several, unsuccessful experiences of eating out with her baby daughter. Either the highchairs proffered were filthy, offered from within the storage of the loos, or they were old, unloved and unsafe. Keen to keep her child anchored safely and comfortably, enabling a happy family outing, what began as a 'jumper tied around a chair' turned into the Totseat travel highchair. The Totseat's ingenious design allows it to be adapted to fit chairs, and babies, of all shapes and sizes, making it a must-have accessory for anyone out and about with a baby. Now an award-winning brand, sold by major retailers around the globe, the Totseat has strong IP and a fierce team defending it. Anyone found to be breaching the Totseat's IP is actively pursued – small or significant, as some now know to their cost.
Rachel's passion for IP has led to her being recognised as a leading expert on how SMEs can best protect their IP on global e-commerce platforms. In addition to Totseat, she works alongside the team at snapdragon-ip.com, an e-commerce monitoring and take-down service, specifically for SMEs.
https://totseat.com/
Rodney McMahon
Managing Director Morgan Furniture
Rodney has a degree in Economics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. His passion for manufacturing in the UK and interest in design, led to the acquisition and revitalisation of Morgan and he is active in shaping the future of the furniture industry, particularly through training.
Rodney is Finance Director and past Chairman of the BCFA, and he is on the Council of the Furniture Industry Research Association; he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; and he is Chairman of the Trustees of the Edward Barnsley Educational Trust.
Morgan Furniture is a wholly British, design led business making contemporary furniture for the contract market from its dedicated 4500m2 workshops and studio in Hampshire where we start the process with trees and finish with beautifully crafted chairs.
We believe the design and manufacture of truly original, high-quality furniture is the result of passion, design integrity, experience, craftsmanship and an unfaltering dedication to quality.
www.morganfurniture.co.uk
Russell Cameron co-founded the British design brand Innermost with fellow designer Steve Jones in 1999. Innermost has gone on to collaborate with emerging and established designers around the world designing and producing their own award-winning brand of innovative lighting and furniture for the residential and hospitality industries. With offices in London and Hong Kong, Innermost has a distribution network in over 50 countries, and also uses its manufacturing expertise to produce for a select number of other global design brands.
Russell is based in London and Shropshire and is also a Lighting Industry Association Council member.
www.innermost.net
Sabah Nazir
Sabah Nazir is the founder and creative director of Sabah Designs a luxury stationery brand she founded in 2004 from her kitchen table. The company over the years have built a strong portfolio and have been supplying to departmental stores, high-end gift boutiques, and independent bookshops and retail their products through online outlets such as Not On The High Street, Amazon and Etsy.
Sabah is also the founder of the multi-award winning brand Islamic Moments, UK's first Islamic greetings card and stationery company which she set up in 2011. With an unrivalled emphasis on quality and attention to detail, she along with her team introduce each season a beautifully crafted collection of meaningful faith inspired stationery and gifts. Sabah still handles and overlooks all aspects of the design process herself however constantly finds her designs being blatantly copied here in the UK as well as overseas. She strongly feels that more needs to be done at grass root levels in creating awareness of the severity of design theft and the effect it has on the originator.
Sabah was recently appointed as an 'Exporting Ambassador' for the Department of International Trade due to the high volume of the company's exporting activity. She is regularly invited to speak at business seminars and voluntarily mentors start-up businesses. Sabah also makes frequent appearances in the local and national media discussing entrepreneurship, women in business and is a consultant on the fast growing halal economy.
Some of the recent awards won by Sabah's stationery brands:
Highly Commended Business of the Year – 2018
Digital Activity Business of the Year – 2019
Finalist Small Business of the Year – 2019
www.islamicmoments.co.uk
Terry Dady
Microslat
My first aluminium extrusions were launched into the retail and library markets in 1998 for the display of audio/visual products. Following on from this success saw me design and develop an aluminium slatwall in 2000. The global success of the aluminium slatwall saw the development of a full range of extrusions. The MicroSlat brand and logo was invented and saw the beginning of MicroSlat International Limited. We have 17 extrusions in the marketplace today, with a number still yet to be launched. Along with these extrusions many unique metal, acrylic and wooden components have also been designed and developed.
Our products can be found in hundreds of libraries and major retailers globally. The MicroSlat products and branding is globally recognised by leaders in the shop fitting, design and display markets and is considered by many to be the best of its kind.
Design issues:
In recent years, due to our huge global success, we have now seen blatant UK and Chinese copies of our products. Being a member of ACID has helped us understand our Intellectual Property rights and what can and is being done to combat IP theft in the UK. Without being a member of ACID we would struggle to understand any of the highly complex and outdated protection and litigation laws.
https://www.microslat.com/
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Charles Schwab Buys TD Ameritrade In Brokerage BlockbusterTD Ameritrade was founded by Joe Ricketts in 1975. In 2009, he bought the Chicago Cubs and has a 95% controlling interest, but according to his website, he has no involvement in the club's day-to-day operations. His son Pete Ricketts is the Governor of Nebraska where TD Ameritrade is headquartered.
Tom Ricketts Addresses Father's Racist Email Controversy; 'Our Family Was Never Raised That Way'Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Monday insisted his father is not racist, after the publication of several emails from Joe Ricketts in which he shared Islamophobic jokes, comments, and conspiracy theories.
After Racist Emails Surface, Creighton University Cancels Joe Ricketts AppearanceCreighton University in Nebraska will no longer honor Joe Ricketts this week because of controversial personal emails that surfaced.
Cubs Family Patriarch Apologizes For Racist EmailsSome of the emails Splinter News published Monday featured Joe Ricketts making Islamophobic comments, such as "Islam is a cult and not a religion."
Ricketts Family Pledge $1 Million To Donald TrumpAfter spending millions top oppose him, Joe Ricketts has promised at least $1 million to Donald Trump.
Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Forms SuperPAC For Lesbian IssuesAnother member of Chicago's Ricketts family is getting involved with a super PAC.
Bernstein: Ricketts Tap-Dancing Around The TruthI'm sure he's saying some of his best friends are black.
Bernstein: Tom Ricketts Thinks We're FoolsTom Ricketts is hiding right now, hunkered down behind spokespeople, spinning madly to extricate himself from the political doings of his father and brothers.
Statement: Joe Ricketts Rejects 'Ricketts Plan'Brian Baker, president of the Ending Spending Action Fund, has released the following statement on behalf of Joe Ricketts, who was recently the subject of an attack on President Obama's connections to Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Cubs Owner's Father Won't Launch Hard-Line Campaign Attack On ObamaA Republican super PAC funded by the father of Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has decided against launching a hard-line attack on President Barack Obama as he campaigns for reelection.
Walter's Perspective: No Tax Money For Wrigley RenovationIn the Chicago City Council today, our slugger Mayor Rahm Emanuel smacked a grand slam. He clobbered the opposition to his billion dollar plan to renovate the city, so he's feeling his oats. That made it a good time for him to take on the Chicago Cubs' plan to renovate Wrigley Field.
Jackson's Re-Election Bid Vs. Halvorson Heating UpU.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was facing a new obstacle in his fight to retain his seat in Congress amid his toughest primary challenge yet.
Cubs Owner Sued For Harassment RetaliationThe owner of the Chicago Cubs, and founder of TD Ameritrade, is being sued by two Nebraska women who are claiming that he fired them from his Omaha-based charity after they complained of sexual harassment.


Bi-annual Clean & Green collection for unwanted, recyclable items. Murphy residents can bring items such as clothing, toys, eye glasses, shoes, lightbulbs, batteries, household items, pet supplies, electronics, household hazardous waste and documents for onsite shredding (limit 4 boxes per household). Must bring proof of residency (valid drivers license or utility bill). Event begins promptly at 9:00 am and ends promptly at noon.
Offices Closed for Good Friday except for City Secretary's office, which will be open from 8 AM until 11 AM as mandated by State Law; she will be located in the City Hall Lobby.


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Red Lion Rd & Decatur Rd – MBNS
Philadelphia Mills & Marshalls
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Parx Casino
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Roosevelt Blvd & Cottman Av
Frankford Transportation Center – Main Dropoff
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import sortBy from 'lodash/sortBy'
import { prefixLink } from 'gatsby-helpers'
import { rhythm } from 'utils/typography'
import Helmet from "react-helmet"
import access from 'safe-access'
import { config } from 'config'
import include from 'underscore.string/include'
import Bio from 'components/Bio'

class BlogIndex extends React.Component {
  render () {
    const pageLinks = []
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      access(page, 'data.date')
    ).reverse()
    sortedPages.forEach((page) => {
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    })
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        <Helmet
          title={config.blogTitle}
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            {"name": "description", "content": "Sample blog"},
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}

BlogIndex.propTypes = {
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}

export default BlogIndex

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Landscapes & Letters
Paul McCarney
Hunting for Effective Post-COVID Wildlife Policies
The Ethics of Killing Animals: There Is No One Answer
4 Steps to Keep Your Bow in Top Shape
Reducing Our Footprints in the Backcountry
Harvest or Kill? Considering Our Choice of Language in Hunting Stories
Are We More Committed to Conservation or Politics?
Posted on February 27, 2018 By Paul McCarney
At one point in this continent's history, we had no legal mechanisms for wildlife management and conservation. At one point, unregulated hunting and development had reduced this continent's waterfowl populations to terrifyingly low numbers. We almost lost the wood duck, Canada geese were in danger, trumpeter swans had declined significantly, and habitat was being lost at dramatic rates. Then in 1916, North Americans made a statement about the present and future value of migratory birds and passed the Migratory Bird Treaty. Hunters and conservationists supported the treaty. In 1937, Ducks Unlimited was started with the goal of conserving waterfowl habitat. Hunters and conservationists were early supporters of their efforts. These events, one in the middle of World War I and the other the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, were successful because hunters and conservationists prioritized wildlife and habitat above everything else.
A Legacy of Hunters in Conservation
One need only spend about five minutes on any social media platform or news story comment thread to find hunters and hunting organizations boasting about the great amounts of funds we contribute to wildlife management, that we pay for the lion's share of conservation efforts, and that following the examples of Theodore Roosevelt, Aldo Leopold, and others, hunters are North America's true conservationists. And yet, interspersed among these true but sometimes overly self-righteous statements are divisive, short-sighted, name calling about political parties, as though conservation efforts have ever been clearly demarcated along political lines or as though wildlife has ever cared which political party best serves or abandons its interests. I take pride in the history of contributions that hunters have made to conservation. But I can't have it both ways. If I want to be proud of this I also need to be willing to continue to support it.
READ Where Do You Draw the Line? Technology in Hunting
The history of wildlife management and conservation in North America demonstrates the political diversity of the people and governments who have led these efforts: Roosevelt was a Republican; Laurier was a Liberal. Nixon, a Republican, created the EPA; Trump, a Republican, is making a mockery of it. Harper, a Conservative gutted environmental protections and research programs; Trudeau, a Liberal, has failed to implement stronger climate change action and is in the process of approving destructive pipelines. But let's be clear, the devoted people who supported and participated in everything from migratory bird conservation to elk reintroductions across both Canada and the U.S. to bison reintroductions in Banff National Park to the U.S. Pittman-Robertson Act shared something in common, if not political stripe: a commitment to conservation over their own egos.
Canada Proposes Increased Conservation Funding
The Government of Canada just opened a public consultation period on a proposal to increase service fees for the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permits and Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp, which is open to public comments until March 21, 2018. Already the political divisions and squabbling have begun.
Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp, administered by Wildlife Habitat Canada.
The conservation successes enabled by the Migratory Bird Treaty and the funds generated through the sale of the Hunting Permit and Conservation Stamp have included over $50 million in grants to conservation projects across Canada and legal protections for over 400 species of waterfowl.
Currently, the combined stamp and hunting permit run for $17 annually, broken down by $8.50 each for the Stamp and the Permit. The prices for the Stamp and the Permit have not increased since 1991 and 1998, respectively, not keeping up with inflation or the need for increased conservation funding. The Government of Canada estimates that "the real value of the Stamp has decreased over 50% since 1991". The money generated through the sale of the Permit covers only about 27% of the costs to administer the migratory bird hunting program.
READ I Don't Know How to Explain to You That You Should Care About Nature
The Government of Canada's proposal is to increase the combined cost of the permit and stamp to $28 by June 2022, which will lead to an increase of $2.6 million in revenue for the agencies responsible to dedicate to conservation and hunting programs. To put this in perspective, Americans already pay US$25 for their version of the stamp.
Credit: Boreal Songbird Initiative. Source: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Make no mistake, we need this money and the conservation programs it supports. There is no alternative. We have lost an estimated 85% of our wetlands in Canada over the last two centuries and increasing demands for resource extraction, land conversion for houses and agricultural production, and environmental threats related to climate change make it imperative for us to continue to support and fund conservation. And there is public support for conservation. Canadians have said that they support increasing the proportion of lands protected from development and creating additional protected areas. The Government of Canada has committed to protecting 17% of lands and freshwater resources and 10% of marine areas by 2020, and we are on track to meet those goals.
People make excuses to resist government proposals to increase funding based on how current and former governments have mismanaged money in other, completely unrelated, areas of governance. This kind of thinking is a mistake. Hunters often say that we need to support one another, that we are all in the same boat and need to stand together. However, polarized political issues cannot justify our lack of support for these proposals. If we are all truly in the same boat, we need to be committed enough to conservation to be willing and eager to contribute these extra funds for wildlife.
READ 3 Ways to Become Involved in Conservation
Conservationists rightfully complained about the drastic cuts to environmental programs under the previous Harper government and yet some seem unwilling to support a proposal for increased conservation funding now. As hunters, we want a place in the conservation community that takes pride in over 120 years of conservation successes under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. To take our place in that legacy, we have a moral responsibility to support this proposal and future ones like it. This is how we keep that legacy strong.
These proposals are not about scoring political points. They are an opportunity for us as conservationists – hunters, hikers, and bird watchers alike – to contribute to the successes already achieved throughout North America. These initiatives are a chance for us to take pride in our contributions to conservation.
As in other times of urgent conservation needs over the last century, people of all political stripes and ideologies have expressed support for increased conservation. It's vitally important that our generation also prioritizes our dedication to conservation over our commitments to political parties.
I urge everyone who cares about healthy wildlife populations and habitat to send comments of support for this proposal. The full proposal can be found here and comments can be emailed to ec.ReglementsFaune-WildlifeRegulations.ec@canada.ca.
(Cover photo source: DUC/Kevin Smith)
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Spectacles with real-time smartphone and Photoshop capabilities: Introducing the Snapdragon | chipset Science and Technology
one Plus / By Smartphone Reporter
Augmented reality glasses.Qualcomm
The chips are used to calculate what the neurons of our body are: basic functional units whose main task is to receive, process and transmit information. Their development determines whether applications can become more complex, handle artificial intelligence, process ever-increasing amounts of data and reproduce clearer, more realistic images and sounds. Each advance in these integrated circuits drives the rest of the industry to develop new capabilities for smartphones, cars, home appliances, computers, and more.
This month, Qualcomm unveiled its latest chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, designed to use artificial intelligence, quadruple performance and reduce power consumption by up to 60%. These are the three core areas that are also being developed by other companies such as Intel, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), and Apple – which in June began developing its own family of chips for the Mac, the M2. Here are some of the latest developments from Qualcomm:
Healer. Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon believes the next five years will be geared towards technology convergence: providing other devices with the capabilities of smartphones while giving phones some of the advantages of computers and consoles. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform was developed with this in mind, and starting next year, companies like Samsung, Honor, OnePlus, Sony, Xiaomi, and Motorola will be making it a part of their high-end devices. Its specifications are: 4nm processor (more efficient and capable); Main core with a maximum frequency of 3.2 GHz, three out of 2.8 and four out of 2, and support for 5G networks. Also, 10Gbps downloads and top performance with Wi-Fi 7, the latest wireless technology. It delivers innovative AI, unparalleled connectivity and high-quality professional gaming, says Chris Patrick, corporate vice president.
Glasses that aspire to take off the watch. Amon is convinced that glasses will become more wearable. They are traditional looking glasses that will put all mobile apps within a few millimeters of your eyes. Things like street directions, a video call, your most recent messages, information about what you're seeing, a movie, or the metaverse will be displayed on the Lenses. Amon believes they will start to become available in the next "5 to 10 years." From a technological standpoint, he points out, it's entirely possible; It's all a matter of time.
Distribution of components in smart glasses from Qualcomm developments.
Underpinning this near future is the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1, a multi-chip architecture that includes an augmented reality processor on one temple, an augmented reality processor in the middle of the frame and a connectivity system that uses FastConnect 7800 on the other temple. Through this distribution of elements, up to nine cameras can be used, AI performance can be increased by 2.5 times, power consumption can be reduced by 50%, and most importantly, the entire device can fit in a conventional frame.
language. The AI engine has paved the way for Snapdragon Smart, a natural language processing system that facilitates simultaneous translation into multiple languages, and Sensing Hub, which allows users to give increasingly complex commands to voice assistants, so "find a restaurant" or "find a hotel nearby." From me it "could become" locating a place that serves Chinese food for less than $20 and it's less than 10 minutes away" or "a four-star hotel with a gym and babysitting and it's close to the beach, for less than $200 (a) night."
Instant photoshop. Adobe is working with Qualcomm to develop Snapdragon Sight, a platform that aims to bring a professional photography experience to smartphone cameras using real-time semantic segmentation of photos and videos. Just like Photoshop, this feature identifies the different layers of the image, such as faces, features, hair, clothes, sky or background, to enhance them using artificial intelligence as you take the photo. Companies like Sony or Samsung also apply Qualcomm's system to their image sensors for up to 200MP snapshots and 8K HD video.
Judd Heap at a presentation of the image semantic segmentation system created by Qualcomm.
the games. Faster execution (25%), realism and lower consumption (40%) are the keys to Snapdragon Elite Gaming, with which developers can create more realistic and immersive ray-tracing graphics for mobile games without draining the battery. Game development company Niantic has already announced that it will integrate this technology.
Contact. The new processing platform is linked to 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7, the latest generation of wireless connectivity, thanks to the X70 modem, to gain speed, capacity, coverage, latency and energy efficiency. It also doubles the range of Bluetooth connectivity and allows simultaneous use of two SIM cards.
A video game on a mobile phone with the implementation of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 technology.
It seems. Another goal of the new developments is to improve the experience of music, calls, video and gaming applications. The idea is not just to improve clarity and immersiveness, but to use possible AI to distinguish and cancel out sounds, for example, all outside noise during a conversation.
Computers. Technological convergence does not only mean the advancement of smartphones; The goal is to bring mobile technology to all devices, especially laptops, and machines, such as cars. In this sense, the collaboration between Qualcomm and Microsoft will allow the integration of artificial intelligence acceleration systems into Windows 11, not only to improve image and sound applications (Windows Studio Effects Voice Focus and Background Blur) but, above all, to take advantage of advances in artificial intelligence to improve performance and efficiency. Power for CPUs (Central Processing Units) and GPUs (Graphics Processing Units).


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| NEWS LSU students planning protest over Will Wade suspension
Thread starter SEC Sports
TerryP said:
Does that mean he will now meet with LSU/NCAA?
@TUSKtimes, that's not what I read. I'm seeing Burns saying he wished Wade would have said the opposite. Instead of saying, "I understand, but am keeping quiet" he'd rather him say "I'm innocent."
Now, if given the opportunity, I'd have to ask Burns what about his first denial: "I have never, ever, done any business of any kind with Christian Dawkins."
OK, and who wouldn't be willing to say that if what he's being accused of didn't happen. In my mind, no innocent coach is going to give up coaching against the last team on the schedule he needs to win to clinch an SEC title. A team that he built and not being able to take to the NCAA and SEC tourney? Wade fears something that scares him enough that he doesn't want to perjure himself under oath. Nothing clear or simple about this mess. If I'm LSU he doesn't ever step into that locker room.
I wonder if he came up with this strategy after watching Pearl stonewall his AD and administration and survive?
UAgrad93
Jack of all trades!!
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We all knew it was only a matter of time!!!
Over the last few days there's been a few conversations around the 'net about more things coming LSU's way. I couldn't tell you the first time I've heard stories that revolved around the same theme. The difference I'm seeing today is these stories are coming from LSU fans whereas in the past it's been something I've seen discussed from fans of other SEC and Louisiana schools.
Here's a snippet of one such post I received. Take it for what it's worth:
"The stuff is literally about to Hit the Fan in Baton Rouge. Like bad bad . Let me explain. To begin I am one of the two LSU contributors of this page. I am a lifelong fan and An Alum. Reports out of Red Stick is that Baton Rouge's Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Foundation laundered money to LSU Basketball recruits. John Paul Funnes(a former friend and LOT J tailgate partner) was the OLOL Foundation's former director that was fired this past November for a pattern of embezzlement and forgery. The FBI and BR DA has the case. If The O.L.O.L Foundation is laundering Foundation money to LSU recruits is true ... LSU is super Screwed. Not just talking basketball. Talking the whole athletic department and it's programs. The LSU Board of Supervisors allowed it based on the reports out of Baton Rouge. This goes beyond lack of institutional control. Talking institutional cheating . This isn't some private booster.. this is a public foundation that is indirectly tied to the LSU healthcare network that receives reimbursements from tax dollars, and a major LSU sponsor. We are epically screwed. Talking historical epically Screwed. If this turns out to be true.. I can't be a LSU fan for much longer barring a total cleaning of the LSU leadership and the LSU Board. Things never change here. The politics are toxic. This goes all the way up to the Louisiana Governor's Office and LA State Senate. Rant over
#LSUBayouBandit"
rick4bama
Bama Fan since 1965 and counting....
Scholarship Club
UAgrad93 said:
I was about to ask if these students was going to do this!
EasyTider
OLOL releases details of audit into embezzlement allegations
Late Thursday, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center released details of the case against former hospital executive, John Paul Funes.
www.wafb.com
BATON ROUGE, LA – Our Lady of the Lake issued the following statement today: "Working with a leading independent third-party financial audit firm, we have recently completed a comprehensive evaluation of fraudulent activities committed by Mr. John Paul Funes and the safeguards we have in place to protect our ministry and the funds we raise through our Foundation. We've identified approximately $810,000 lost due to fraudulent activity committed by Mr. Funes, former president of the Foundation. We will complete replacement of those funds within the next 30 days and will seek restitution from Mr. Funes. The work by the independent third-party firm has confirmed that Mr. Funes acted alone and was the only member of the organization involved. Over several years, he orchestrated a series of fraudulent transactions that involved the purchase and distribution of gift cards, charter flights and payments to individuals, including forged documents, invoices and signatures. He misled hundreds of people in and outside of our organization. The forensic investigation also revealed two questionable issues that warranted we notify legal counsel for LSU.
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If he was some 1/2 assed coach, and LSU was having a sub par year, would they still be protesting? This has nothing to do with guilty / innocent, only wins / losses.


I've neglected Him as a person in my life. Today, that changes.
Each day this week, I will invite the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me.
I'm living in chaos right now and am asking the Helper to create order and change me for the better.


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Who is Jon Collins Bible project?
What does Jon Collins do for a living?
Who is the voice behind the Bible project?
What denomination is the Bible project?
Who is the leader of the Bible project?
Is Jon Collins from the BibleProject married?
Where is Tim Mackie now?
Who are Tim and Jon of the Bible project?
How much money does the Bible project make?
Where is the Bible project based?
Has Tim Mackie written any books?
Jon Collins is the Co-Founder of BibleProject. He was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is proud to call Portland home. He has been married for 11 years and has two boys. Jon received a BA in Bible and Theology at Multnomah University.
Social media influencer. Marketing and small business advertising through social media platforms such as Tiktok, and Instagram. Currently 1.8 million plus followers on Tiktok, and 111k on Instagram.
Our Story. Timothy Mackie and Jonathan Collins (long-time friends and one-time roommates at Multnomah University) were tossing around ideas on how to help people read through Scripture while avoiding the common pitfalls and misunderstandings.
The Bible Project is not part of any specific Christian denomination or tradition. Our mission is to help people see the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. We hope that people from all backgrounds will find value in this work, regardless of their religious or non-religious convictions.
Michael McDonald is The Chief Global Focus and Strategic Relationships Officer for The Bible Project, a crowdfunded non-profit creative studio dedicated to communicating a single, powerful message to the world: the Bible is one unified story that leads to Jesus.
IMPORTANT: Is it bad to listen to the Bible instead of reading?
Jon Collins is the Co-Founder of BibleProject. He was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is proud to call Portland home. He has been married for 11 years and has two boys.
After years of ministry as a local church pastor, Tim now serves as the Chief Education Officer for BibleProject and is an adjunct professor at Western Seminary.
He is a professor at Western Seminary and served as a teaching pastor for many years. Jon Collins is a writer and creative director for The Bible Project. He has a BA in Biblical Studies from Multnomah University (where he met Tim). Jon is affectionately known by the team as the Architect of Ideas.
Financials for The Bible Project
FYE 12/2018
Net income from gaming activities $0 –
Net income from sales of inventory $-27,782 -107%
Miscellaneous revenues $0 –
Total revenues $7,082,909 81.5%
Our Story The Bible Project is a Portland-based non-profit that utilizes short-form, fully animated videos to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Tim Mackie is a famous American theologian, Screenwriter, pastor, educator, animator, writer as well as a university professor. He was born and brought up in Portland, United States of America. He is established as a writer and director of The Bible Project 2014.


Amavas also stars Mona Singh, Vivan Bhathena, Navneet Kaur Dhillon and Ali Asgar.
Amavas song 'Dhadkan' is a romantic ballad that traces the romance tale of the lead pair, played by Nargis Fakhri and Sachiin Joshi.
Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain begins on a very rushed note of establishing Rohit and Ananya's love and the natural conflict of his own family coming in the way.
Mona Singhs' conflict in Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai stands diametrically opposite to that in her debut show Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin where she battled perception of a different kind.
The who's who of the TV world were present at the special screening of ALTBalaji's Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa: Dance reality show to be scrapped this year due to Bigg Boss 11?
Jhalak Dhikhhla reportedly might get scrapped due to Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 11 airing earlier, leaving the dance show with no slot.
Actress Mona Singh, who was in the news for a morphed MMS in which she was seen performing sexual acts, said on Saturday that her family and friends stood by her.


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Please note that between 05th May 2018 to 31st of July 2018, the hotel will undergo enhancments to selected areas of the resort.
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This half day training and assessment programme covers topics such as health & hygiene awareness and contamination risks when working on water sites, water treatment or transient works on the water network. Registration on this scheme is a requirement for access to operational and restricted sites. The National Water Hygiene card issued for this scheme is sometimes referred to as the 'Blue Card'.
All Energy & Utility Skills approved trainers deliver the same training and assessment programme. The training is interactive, with trainer-led activities plus individuals are invited to share and discuss their own experiences with the group.
The Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) National Water Hygiene ('Blue Card') scheme plays a vital part in ensuring the protection of public health and promoting safe drinking water practices. Most UK water companies now mandate National Water Hygiene for individuals entering clean water sites or engaged in operations on the clean water network, whether or not they are in direct contact with water.
A health screening questionnaire must be completed by all individuals prior to attending training and assessment. If the answers suggest that an individual may be carrying a water borne disease then medical clearance must be obtained before any EUSR registration application can be submitted. A card will not be issued until both the health screening and the test have been passed.
EUSR registration for National Water Hygiene is valid for three years from the date of assessment.


Nothing we think hasn't been thought.
Nothing we do hasn't been done.
No problem we have hasn't been had.
If they are true for anyone of us, they must then be true for everyone.
You see, we can Google and Wikipedia search all day long – we'll never anyone the same dream we have, same scheme we have, same dynamics we have swirling around us like thunderclouds on a stifling afternoon.
None of our ingredients are unique, but our combination of them is.
Complexity makes us each as unique as those snowflakes that are all supposed to be different from one another.
Heap them in a pile and they are just snow.
Heap us in a pile …. and we just get sweaty.
What I am leading to is this: our dreams are unique. Our hopes are unique. Everything we've ever believed about ourselves (good and bad) is true.
Still, nothing can stop a dream.
Whether they come true or not – that is a combination of putting thought to actions, good luck and good management, hard work, hard work, hard work. And luck.
But some days we don't need to be in the dream fulfillment business.
We can just be in the dreaming business.
We are 'original' we. I am 'original' I.
The original _________. The unique __________. The present ___________. The future ___________.
We are all of this, and these.
We are capable of making success, or mess, of whatever we try to do.
morning walk: 14C/56F, a few clouds, light breeze – Gusta loping, me limping (I had arthritis!), light breeze rustling the trees – traffic is Friday-morn light, midsummer's night dreams come true on days like this, don't they?


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Q: TypeScript type for value of key in object I'm trying to define custom typings for a navigation library using TypeScript, and I haven't wrapped my head around creating a navigate function that takes the Screen's name as a first argument, and the Screen's properties as a second argument while still being type safe.
I'm trying to:

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*Safely type the screen name (keyof Stack) as a first argument

*Safely encapsulate my two navigation stacks (navigate<LoginStack>('HomeScreen') should never work, only the screens from LoginStack should be possible)

*Use the correct arguments for the corresponding screen name (keyof Stack) as the second argument

My current approach:
ScreenDefinitions.ts:
export interface LoginStackScreens {
    LoginScreen: BaseProps & { isHeadless?: boolean };
    ForgotPasswordScreen: BaseProps & { email: string };
}
export interface HomeStackScreens {
    HomeScreen: BaseProps & { isHeadless?: boolean };
    SavedScreen: BaseProps;
    ChatsListScreen: BaseProps;
    MyProfileScreen: BaseProps;
    PostDetailsScreen: BaseProps & {
        post: Post;
    };
    // ... some more
}

Navigation.ts:
type ValueOf<T> = T[keyof T];
function navigate<Stack extends HomeStackScreens | LoginStackScreens>(screenName: keyof Stack, props: ValueOf<Stack>): void {
    // Navigation logic
}

navigate<HomeStackScreens>('HomeScreen', {});

While I achieved points 1. and 2., the second parameter (arguments) aren't safely typed as they contain all values from the HomeStackScreens stack:

Whereas I only want to have BaseProps & { isHeadless?: boolean } in this case (See HomeStackScreens definition)

A: Try this!
function navigate<Stack extends {}>(
  screenName: keyof Stack,
  props: Stack[typeof screenName]
) {
  // Implementation
}

Example,
type SomeStack = {
  someScreen: {
    test: string
  }
}

navigate<SomeStack>('someScreen', {
  test: 5 // Fails - should be a string!
})

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Guerrero would not play for the New England Patriots, however, if you ask Tom Brady, Guerrero is a crucial piece of his game.
The Boston Globe pronounced that Belichick had revoked Guerrero's privileges earlier this season. Guerrero, Brady's friend, instructor and commercial enterprise companion, had been allowed to fly at the crew constitution. He had a sideline bypass for game days. Guerrero set up an office inside the crew's facility, near the Patriots' locker room. He still has the office, however, he can only treat Brady there, now not the alternative Patriots who had all started to apply his offerings. The seat on the aircraft is long gone and so is the primo credential.
There is no scarcity of fabric being spoken and written approximately this. From Brady being in comparison to the Scientology-pushed sofa-leaping Tom Cruise to Belichick fielding unusual questions about paternal triangulation among instruct, quarterback, and trainer. There's plenty available on Guerrero, too. Those stories middle on his qualifications or lack thereof.
Oh, the drama. Grab your popcorn, sit back and enjoy. We'll speculate about a breakup between Yoda and Luke Skywalker. (Yes, I peg them as the good guys, the winners.) But Brady and Belichick will do what they do. They will close down that line of thinking. They'll say nothing publicly. Both of those guys are too smart and they prefer to win too much to let this prevent what they've already created.
This is not really about the melodrama. Stay woke, friends. Guerrero's setup with the Patriots isn't that bizarre. It should not be. The office within the team facility, the treating more than half the group, that's exceptional, but it should not be unexpected. Almost anyone has a guy outside of the team's sports activities remedy and training staff. The New England scenario is getting plenty of interest due to the fact Brady is Brady. He's built his personal brand on aging and in some way nevertheless looking appropriate and playing like he's 25 years antique. With Guerrero at his side, Brady became the brand right into a commercialized product with a brick and mortar save.
Having a non-public sports activities guru isn't always new. Remember, Barry Bonds had Greg Anderson. Kristaps Porzingis, the Latvian basketball-gambling unicorn, has a Dr. Dan Colker, "a man of motion and a few mystery," according to the New York Daily News.
Players will always look for the brink. They need that element, something it is that will have them perform better than the next guy. They want to get better quicker, execute quicker, and last longer. This goes lower back decades. In Jeff Passan's The Arm, there's the story about 20-yr-antique Jim Palmer and his injured rotator cuff. Palmer went to a sports medicine pioneer who turned into related to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The recommendation: pitch and wish the arm gets better. Palmer also had a friend within the pharmaceutical industry who advised the young pitcher take the anti-inflammatory drug Indocin. Palmer did. He began throwing ninety-five mph and he pitched 18 more seasons. There have always been outsiders imparting a hybrid of medicinal/education options for athletes.
This isn't always going away. Players have grown in power. That's why a participant of Brady's quality could have his sports guru business partner planted within the Patriots' constructing. What organizations throughout sports must parent out is the way to preserve accept as true with the gamers and balance the relationships among the gamers' non-public running shoes and the team's in-residence schooling and clinical workforce.
Beneath the histrionics of the Brady-Belichick-Guerrero fuss is the anxiety between the Patriots' medical and schooling workforce, which complained about Guerrero a couple years in the past. If groups take the hardline, they danger alienating the player. At the identical time, teams view themselves as the usual bearer for remedies and training. They question opportunity strategies, that is healthful and the right element to accomplish that long as it's far an inquiry as opposed to automated dismiss.
We continuously find ourselves arguing about the maximum hard sports activities in the world. Based on their own non-public inabilities to participate in the one's sports, a few people supply their opinions. What they don't understand is that the problem of any recreation will rely upon sure components just like the electricity, energy, patience, pace, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and any other first-rate required in the game. This article will consist of the top ten hardest sports in the world alongside the qualities required for these video games.
This is a tough sport wherein a person makes use of skis to transport down the slope on the snow-blanketed hills. You want to understand how to move down on the snow. Besides, you have to endure the chilling bloodless. In addition to this, Alpine Skiing calls for ideal timing and a high diploma of precision. Lack of any of these traits may additionally result in disastrous consequences. Different researchers have discovered that four out of one,000 gamers need scientific interest.
This is more of an intellectual sport- as it requires first-rate eye-hand coordination. Moreover, the gamers want to be standby at any given time. The hitter has to tune the motion of the ball, the usage of his or her eyes. In instances, it may be genuinely hard to follow the speed of the ball.
To become an aa success martial artist, you need to be an enduring man or women. To win this sport, someone has to have sufficient electricity. Here pain and exhaustion are too high to undergo without an everyday education and practice. Martial arts require a whole lot of hand-eye coordination, persistence, and enough strength.


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Britney Spears on 'cloud 9' as her father is officially removed as conservator
Claire Hyland
After 13 years, and months of legal wrangling there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Britney Spears in her ongoing conservatorship battle as the judge in her case accepted her father's decision to vacate the role.
Judge Brenda Penny ruled that Jamie Spears would no longer be in control of his daughter's fortune.
Britney's father Jamie has overseen how Britney's reported $60 million fortune has been spent since 2008 when the star suffered a series of very public breakdowns.
He also controlled her personal affairs including her medical treatment until 2019 when he stepped back from the role due to health issues and Jodie Montgomery was appointed as his replacement.
In the wake of major public scrutiny, and Britney denouncing the order as 'abusive' Jamie petitioned the court to remove the end of his daughter's conservatorship earlier this month.
His decision is a huge climbdown after battling his daughter in court to remain in the role. At the time, Jamie cited 'recent events ' for making him reconsider whether she still needed a court to oversee her affair.
The judge accepted his removal but it is a small victory for the singer who had stated through her lawyers that she hoped for her conservatorship to come to an end before Christmas.
Instead, Judge Penny appointed John Zabel as her temporary conservator until the end of the year.
#FreeBritney activists protest at Los Angeles Grand Park during a conservatorship hearing for Britney Spears. Pic: Getty Images
During the hearing Britney's lawyer Mathew Rosengart 'took aim at her father, describing him as 'cruel' and 'abusive' and saying that Britney 'wants, needs and deserves an orderly transition.'
He even accused Jamie Spears of being guilty of corruption and added: 'This man does not belong in her life for another day.'
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" Los Angeles Premiere. Pic: FilmMagic
Speaking of her decision to replace Jamie with Zabel Judge Penny said: '[This decison] is in the best interests of the conservatee which is my goal.' He will remain in the position until 31 December.
Britney didn't attend the hearing but reacted to the news in her typically tongue-in-cheek fashion by posting that she is on 'cloud nine' while posting a picture of herself flying a plane on social media.
'On cloud 9 right now. First time flying a plane and first time in a prop plane!! Geez I was scared!!! Psss bringing the ship home... stay classy beautiful people!!!'
While Britney succeeded in removing her father from his role, she will still have to fight to completely rid herself of her conservatorship order.
She is adamant that she does not want to be psychologically evaluated as a condition of removing the order.
Zabel will remain in the position until 31 December.
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