Saturday Ed and I headed to Giethoorn, (voted the prettiest village in the Netherlands.) It's about 2 hours Northwest of Enschede. On the way there we saw beautiful farms with the healthiest horses, cows and sheep I've ever seen. So pretty. We've gotten lots of rain lately so everything is bright green. Arrived in Giethoorn and had some lunch. I had my first official "Dutch" pancake, YUMM! We then walked around the old historic part of town. It has canals winding through it with rustic bridges crossing them. Individuals can rent boats to tour the canals. We ended up walking; I thought I would end up in the water if I tried to get in one of those little boats! Next year I will though when I'm in better shape! Giethoorn is a darling town; it's hard to believe anyone actually lives there.
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On the way home Saturday we drove country roads back to Enschede. We drove by this awesome house!
Don't put on makeup before I have my coffee in the morning. I used pink lip liner as eyeliner this morning and didn't notice it until I was in the car running errands! Duh.
Saturday we drove to Arnhem and visited the site of where Operation Market-Garden took place. That was the battle that had the most Allied casualties during WWII, most of them British. The book and movie "A Bridge Too Far" tells the story of this sad couple of weeks in September 1944. The museum is in an old hotel that was used as the Allied headquarters. There was such heaviness there. I've gotten the feeling maybe five times in my life of overwhelming sadness of tragic past events at locations I have visited or objects that I have been around. I know, weird. It's hard to describe.
Went to Amsterdam for the day a couple weekends ago. Wow what a crazy place! Ed, me and the kids were there about 14 years ago. I can tell I'm getting older! I prefer the quiet farm fields and cows these days! I didn't see many people younger than 30! Maybe they were all in the coffee shops! We hit the American Bookstore and picked up some books. I got a couple of books on Netherlands history; I hope I can get through them. They don't seem to dry. We then headed to an antique mall. A little overpriced, more "fancy" stuff. I love the more primitive style of everyday folk. I haven't found any really good flea markets yet. That will be where I will probably find more items to my taste. We then drove up to Volendam, an old fishing village and had dinner. By that time I had a migraine. I finally found out what the Dutch word for MSG is. It's funny the things that you have to learn when moving!
I have been pleasantly surprised by the health care here in the Netherlands. I've gone to the dentist once and had a filling replaced. Met with our new doctor (female, very nice.) I have also gone to the physical therapist several times for my shoulder. Language is the biggest problem I've come across. Everyone speaks English, but sometimes word order and the "correct" word is hard for them to find. I went into an Apotheque (pharmacy) the other day to try to find Tylenol. They had never heard of it and suggested I try such and such. I ended up buying it thinking - well I hope it doesn't kill me! Turns out it was plain acetaminophen. Silly me.
London was awesome! I think my feet and back have finally recovered from the miles of walking we did!
Ed and I flew from Amsterdam to Heathrow on Saturday, August 5th. We took a cab to the London Bridge hotel located in the Southwark section of London. We then headed out to do some walking and find a place to eat dinner. We ended up at a pub called "The Anchor" which has been there a couple hundred years. Food was ok, but it was so pretty and right on the Thames River.
We took a double decker bus tour of London. Traffic was crazy due to a triathlon in town. Had lunch in another old pub. I was really enjoying the fish and chips! We headed to Harrods department store and spent $4.50 on a single scoop ice cream cone! Crazy! It's the most gorgeous store I have ever seen; too bad I can't afford anything in it!!! We then went to Harvey Nichols, another really pricy store and didn't buy anything there either!!! We walked around Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar square. Very fun!
Tower of London first thing in the morning. Very cool - I really enjoyed the crown jewels. So amazing they looked fake! Headed over to St. Paul's Cathedral, so beautiful. Took an in depth tour and was really touched to see the Memorial Chapel for US service members who died in the UK during WWII. At the entrance of the cathedral it was amazing to remember that Princess Diana walked to the altar in that beautiful wedding dress many years ago. We then headed over to the Churchill museum and under ground cabinet room. The Churchill museum was very well done, very creative. The under ground cabinet room was where Churchill and his staff were housed during the bombing raids on London during WWII. Very interesting. Several rooms were just as they had been left 60 years ago. Walked around St. James Park and fed the pigeons (flying rats) and ducks. Had dinner at the George Inn that evening, a several centuries old inn.
Went to Westminster Abbey. It's hard to wrap my brain around the idea of a building being more than 1,000 years old. We paid for a guided group tour of Westminster and I was glad we did. We were allowed access to many parts of the cathedral that were off limits. Went to the British Museum in the afternoon and checked out the Egyptian displays. Had Greek food for dinner (YUMM!) and then went to the Globe Theater and saw Anthony and Cleopatra. Globe Theater is the reconstructed 17th century theater of Shakespeare. I'm not a big fan of Shakespeare, but it was interesting. I only understood about half of what was said due to the accents and the Old English, but I got the jist of it.
Went to Buckingham Palace. During the month of July and August the State rooms are open for public viewing. I'm so glad we went, though the ticket prices were high ($36.) So gorgeous. We also went to the Royal Mews where the horses, carriages and cars are kept. I could travel like that, though I don't know if I could get into one of the carriages! Headed out to the Guards Museum. We then caught a cab to the airport.
We woke up Thursday morning at home to find out that we missed the closing of Heathrow airport by about 5 hours due to a terrorist plot to blow up planes to the US! I'm glad to be in my own bed!
It was a great trip! London is expensive but I'm so glad we went! The people were great and everyone speaks English!!!!! Plus I can read everything! We hope to get back soon - there is so much to see. Check out the pictures on Webshots!


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Home From The Markaz Switzerland Waqifaat-e-Nau have audience with Huzoor
Switzerland Waqifaat-e-Nau have audience with Huzoor
On 21 April, a group of Waqf-e-Nau from Switzerland travelled to Islamabad to meet with their Imam, Hazrat Amirul Momineen, Khalifatul Masih Vaa.
The mulaqat began with a young Lajna member saying Jazakallah to Huzooraa. When Huzooraa asked as to why she had said this, she replied by saying that it was for Huzoor's efforts and prayers – day and night – for the progress of the Jamaat. The same Waqifa-e-Nau asked Huzooraa about his opinion on climate change. Huzoor said that plantations should be increased, carbon emissions should be reduced and a more climate-friendly lifestyle should be adopted. Huzooraa also added that this was something that could only be done through a global effort.
Huzooraa was also asked how the Lahori Jamaat came into being? Huzooraa explained that now it was almost non-existent. Huzooraa then further explained the beliefs that were held by its followers as well as why they were incorrect and how it was Khilafat that was intended to be established after the Promised Messiah'sas demise.
Many have read the history surrounding this – but Huzoor's narration of the fold of events as to how Allah the Exalted strengthened Khilafat at the hands of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra had a certain attraction that cannot be found in pages.
"Only the equivalent of 50 cents were left behind in the treasury after the Lahoris left as they took the wealth of the Jamaat. But what happened? Allah the Exalted granted progress to the Jamaat under Khilafat and the Jamaat became established in 212 countries of the world. But the Paighamis are still in the same place where they were when they started."
Huzooraa also stated that when he visited Fiji, some Paighamis met him and asked to enter the Jamaat.
On the topic of euthanasia, Huzooraa stated that Islam did not allow this, further adding that the pain that we face is a way of effacing our sins. The right of life and death is in the hands of God and whoso takes that right into their own hands commits a sin. Huzooraa stated that euthanasia is forbidden in the same way that suicide is.
A Waqifa-e-Nau asked Huzooraa to what degree our fate is sealed and whether it can be changed through prayers. Huzooraa explained:
"Allah the Almighty has knowledge of everything. Allah the Exalted knows that such and such person will act in a certain way. There are two types of decrees; one that cannot be changed such as death – though you may be able to prolong your life, but in the end everyone shall pass away. Some decrees are such, for example, if you place your hand in a snake's nest, then the snake will bite you. If you then say that I placed my hand thinking divine providence shall save me, then this is incorrect. Hence, precautions have to be taken. The Holy Prophet Muhammadsa asked one of his companions who lost his camel as to whether he tied it to something. The companion replied by saying 'I relied upon God in this matter.' The Holy Prophetsa stated that first tie the camel, then turn to reliance upon God. Hence, Allah the Almighty knows whether you are going to make a mistake or not, but if you are careful and abstain from this, then the decree begins to change. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra also stated that you should not sit idle, waiting for your destiny, but rather go out and achieve it; it is then that Allah also helps you. It is the way of those who are pessimistic to say that such and such thing was just destiny. This is not the case. Destiny can change. Some parts of it are unalterable and some are liable to change, and this is through a person's actions."
A young girl asked Huzooraa what should be done about parents who tell their children to pray but themselves do not. Huzooraa stated that it was wrong as they then lose the right to tell their children to offer Salat. The Holy Quran states that it is wrong to tell others to do something that you yourself do not do. Huzooraa further pointed out that when such children grow older they become rebellious as they do not see their own parents acting upon what they tell them to do, and thus tarbiyat issues arise.
A question was asked whether there is any truth to someone claiming their sixth sense inclined them towards something and it turned out to be reality. Huzooraa stated that sometimes it is just intuition and a kind of feeling is created that something is about to happen which is from Allah the Almighty. However, this is not like something that is revealed from God. It is simply a feeling that is generated based upon someone's surroundings. Huzooraa stated that if someone ever has this feeling that something bad is about to take place, then one should give Sadaqa to be safeguarded from its evils.
A moving question was asked by a young girl, about after Huzooraa became Khalifa and how Huzoor's mother addressed him. Huzoor replied, "By my name" and added "She was there [in Rabwah] and I was here, so there was not much opportunity for her to address me. We met in Qadian and she would address me without using my name."
The mulaqat lasted around half an hour in which Huzooraa answered all questions in a serene and joyful environment. At the end, Huzooraa distributed pens to all Waqifaat.

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Two Rare Arctic Birds Captured on Camera Further South Than Usual
January 8, 2016 | Joanne Kennell
Photo credit: U.S. Air Force Academy (CC0)
The first was captured by an amateur bird watcher, the second by a traffic camera.
In late December, a rarely seen, large Arctic top predator was spotted in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada — thousands of miles away from where it usually breeds. The beautiful bird was captured on camera by amateur bird-watcher Karen Hass.
The bird, known as a gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), belongs to the world's largest falcon species, and according to reports, it may still be in the area. Naturalists and bird-watchers are excited because these birds are rarely seen this far south.
Gyrfalcons typically live in northern regions of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Russia, and Finland — locations that have some of the harshest climates. However, during the winter season, they can sometimes be seen as far south as the northern regions of the United States.
These birds have a lifespan of 20 years, a body length of 20 to 25 inches and a wingspan of 4 to 4.5 feet. These birds are so massive that they often prey on larger land mammals, ducks, and waterfowl.
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In another rare spotting, a traffic camera in Montreal, Canada captured an extremely photogenic snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca).
Transport Minister Robert Poëti tweeted about the camera-friendly bird Thursday (January 7) morning. "Beautiful snowy owl picked up by the road network surveillance cameras on the A-40 in western MTL," he said in French.
The owl was more than likely looking for a place to perch since areas surrounding the highway are open and grassy — a perfect hunting ground for small rodents.
Snowy owls have a lifespan of roughly 10 years, a body size of 20 to 28 inches and a wingspan of 4.2 to 4.8 feet. Unlike most owls which are nocturnal, snowy owls are diurnal — meaning they are active during both the day and night.
Snowy owls breed on the Arctic tundra and sometimes remain there year round. However, they frequently migrate to the southern regions of Canada as well as the northern United States, Europe, and Asia. How far they migrate south is almost always dependent on food availability — with lemmings as their meal of choice. Snowy owls, on average, eat more than 1,600 lemmings a year.
Take a look at the CBC video of the snowy owls spectacular appearance posted by Flavio Bastos on YouTube.
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Payton Peterson and Olivia Wegner were the Pi Day champions of 2015. They both were able to recite over 85 digits of Pi accurately. Awesome Job!
Students also listened to musical pieces set to the digits of Pi, some classic songs changed so they now contain mathematical lyrics instead of the original lyrics, like Mathematical Pi instead of American Pie, made some Pi Day illustrations and had Eskimo Pies for a treat! The Pi Day of the Century was a fantastic day in middle school math!
Below are sample illustrations from the students.
Congratulations to Adam Forkner (8th grade), Joseph Lambie (8th grade) and Gus Frost (5th Grade) who qualified for the final round in the national math competition of MathCON. They will compete again 700 students from across the nation on April 25th at the UIC in CHICAGO! GOOD LUCK MATHLETES!
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Wellen Park introduces single-family rental homes with Stillwell at Wellen Park by Coastal Ridge Real Estate
VENICE, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2022) – Wellen Park continues to expand its residential opportunities with the introduction of Stillwell, a new gated rental neighborhood breaking ground in the Playmore District. Under development by Coastal Ridge Real Estate and equity partner Halstatt Real Estate Partners, Stillwell will offer 274 single-family homes built for rent. Wellen Park's first rental neighborhood will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, ranging from 712 to 1,275 square feet under air, with a private backyard and patio. Residents will also enjoy an active lifestyle at Stillwell that focuses on health, wellness and community with a clubhouse, resort-inspired zero-entry pool, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor recreational amenities.
Coastal Ridge broke ground on the neighborhood in early February. Leasing will begin late 2022 with the first homes expected to be completed by early 2023.
"We're committed to providing a variety of residential options in Wellen Park," said Rick Severance, president of Wellen Park. "There's a growing demand for rental properties, especially build-to-rent single-family homes, and Stillwell meets that need while also providing outstanding architecture, an incredible lifestyle and amenities that fits right in with the Wellen Park way of life."
Created by Ohio-based Coastal Ridge Real Estate with equity partner Halstatt Real Estate Partners of Naples, Stillwell offers four different types of homes, with both single- and two-story options. Designed by Charlan Brock Architects of Maitland, Fla., the rentals feature smart home technology, open-concept floor plans blending the great room and kitchen, and modern finishes like solid surface countertops, tile backsplashes and wide-plank luxury vinyl tile flooring resembling woods. Kitchens will offer islands and stainless-steel Energy Star appliances. Garages are also available to rent.
"Our residents are looking for much more than solid surface countertops and stainless-steel appliances. They want the feeling of living in a single-family home while having the flexibility and hassle-free lifestyle that renting provides," said Andy Lallathin, Managing Partner at Coastal Ridge. "Stillwell has been carefully crafted and developed to provide the same privacy and outdoor space that comes with homeownership, without committing to a mortgage or maintenance. It's what we consider to be 'sanctuary without strings.'"
Planned for 28 acres with parks, open spaces, a walking track and dog park, Stillwell is designed as a sociable community offering destinations to gather with friends and neighbors. At its heart is the 5,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring onsite property management, fitness and business centers, a club lounge, community kitchen, game room and coffee and juice bar. Outdoor amenities include an event lawn, bocce court, firepits and grills with seating areas.
"We're excited to be part of Wellen Park," said Lallathin. "Everything about the community is so appealing – from the master plan, the downtown and Atlanta Braves spring training. We understand the vision of the community and know this is a match made in heaven."
Consistently ranked among the U.S.'s top fastest-selling master planned communities annually by prominent real estate consulting firm RCLCO, Wellen Park offers a mix of residential, commercial and recreational options. The community currently has approximately 9,000 residents, and at full build-out will have more than 50,000 residents and 22,500 homes within its three distinct districts: West Villages, Downtown Wellen and Playmore.
The first phase of Downtown Wellen Park is now under construction with completion anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2022. Designed as the vibrant gathering place for both the community and larger region, Downtown Wellen Park features an 80-acre Grand Lake, retail shops, waterfront dining, pedestrian-friendly streets and public community spaces. It will also have a permanent food truck park, event lawn and Solis Hall, a venue for concerts, events and other community gatherings.
Nature-inspired features like a children's playground and a hammock grove with lounge area under the canopy of a century-old heritage oak tree blend into their surroundings, connecting visitors with the outdoors and proving spots for rest and relaxation. A 2.8-mile trail circles the lake, creating opportunities for biking, walking and running. The future lakefront also has an outfitter offering kayak and paddleboard rentals from a floating dock.
The community's brand and vision are rooted in wellness. Wellen Park's wellness focus is holistic and practical, designed to give residents greater opportunities to connect with one another, take care of themselves and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle, all within an inclusive, genuine community vibe.
For more information about Stillwell, visit livestillwell.com.
For more information about living at Wellen Park, call 941-229-7124, go to wellenpark.com or visit the Welcome Center at 12275 Mercado Drive in Venice, Fla. The Welcome Center is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Jennifer Hamilton, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and PR, 239-275-5758, [email protected]
Wellen Park continues to expand its residential opportunities with the introduction of Stillwell a new gated neighborhood breaking ground in the Playmore District.
At the heart of Stillwell's neighborhood, is the 5,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring fitness and business centers, a club lounge, community kitchen, game room and coffee and juice bar. Outdoor amenities include an event lawn, bocce court, firepits and grills with seating areas.
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A Dutch designer has created a hijab aimed at convincing the world football governing body Fifa to overturn its ban on women wearing headscarves on the pitch.
Players were prevented from wearing the hijab at top levels of the game for safety reasons, and because of rules stating that religious symbols were not allowed.
Critics say the ban promotes inequality at the highest level of the world's most popular game.
A Facebook page called "Let Us Play", which supports players' rights to wear a headscarf has already generated more than 60,000 likes.
And speculation is growing that the ban could be lifted this summer if the Dutch-designed hijab is given Fifa's seal of approval.
Out on the outskirts of Utrecht, 14 breathless girls are careering up and down the pitch.
VV Hoograven are playing DVSU. The girls are aged between eight and twelve.
The visiting team is made up of tall fair-haired light-skinned girls. All the girls in the home side are Muslims of Moroccan descent.
"I struggled a lot to get girls involved in the game in Jordan. We have to encourage Muslim girls to start playing.
"Their participation in sport is low anyway, and I think in football we make it worse with the existence of these rules."
Hesterine de Reus was in charge of Jordan in a game against Iran in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers. But moments before kick-off, the Iranian team was disqualified for refusing to remove their headscarves.
The decision caused outrage in Iran, with President Ahmadinejad accusing Fifa of acting like dictators and colonialists.
According to Fifa, more than 29 million women and girls around the world play the game - a figure they say is "rising rapidly all the time".
But there are fears that its potential in Muslim communities is being inhibited by the ban.
Last year, a group led by Fifa's Vice President, Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan, successfully convinced world football's rule-making body, Ifab, that the hijab was a cultural rather than a religious symbol.
This means only the safety concerns now stand between women wearing hijabs and their being allowed to compete at international level.
On the ground floor of a modern artists studio in the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven, surrounded by hijab-wearing mannequins, Dutch designer Cindy van den Bremen shows off the headscarf that Ifab is eyeing up as a possible model to overcome those last remaining concerns.
"What makes Capsters unique is the ready-made design, so you don't need knots or pins to tie it around your head. And it's made in stretchable materials so it's a very comfortable hijab," she says.
Ms Van den Bremen demonstrates how the new style works: "I put it over your head, make sure all your hair is underneath and then just fasten with the Velcro closing."
The fastening means that if an opponent grabs a hijab from behind it will easily come off, therefore minimising the risk of choking or strangulation.
But it must meet the players' standards too. VV Hoograven coach Yousra Slaoui has been trying it out: "I like it. It's safer than the old traditional design, which had lots of needles and pins that could slip off and go into your ear. I think the girls will be excited about this one."
Football is still a male-dominated sport, and for some Muslim men, the idea of their wives or daughters kicking a ball around in public is unacceptable.
"It's not something Islam says. It's just our culture. Islam supports women to go out and do sport or do whatever they want. I'm happy my daughter has the opportunity to do this."
And 10-year-old Amal Loukili is not letting any cultural considerations interfere with her ambitions. "I want to play for Barca one day or maybe even Holland," she says.
"I'm very happy that women in Islamic countries are allowed to play football. That's a step forward," acknowledges Geert Tomlow, a former member of the anti-immigration Dutch Freedom Party.
"But by pushing or ordering or by blackmailing your woman to wear a scarf then it's a problem, then it's a symbol of oppression."
Back in the studio, designer Cindy van den Bremen insists her hijab is designed to empower women and give them the freedom to choose.
"Most of the women and girls I spoke to were very keen to wear a hijab on the pitch, contradicting the image I had.
"We think it's a woman's choice whether they want to cover themselves and not anyone else's - including Fifa."


In fact Colorado's projection on its pot tax was off by about 60 percent. In its first fiscal year, the tax generated just over $12 million, which was down from its $33.5 million projection. This also scaled back its year 2 projections from the $100 million number to about $30 million.
According to the Cannibist of the Denver Post, Colorado will be looking deeper into the medical marijuana system to explain the revenue shortfall. The attorney general's office believes that the avoidance of the medical market for pot is driven heavily by avoiding the steep tax rates. Other officials were not alarmed because they believe that the recreational sales will shortly surpass the medical sales in the years to come. For those that believed strongly that the states would significantly benefit financially from the new marijuana tax, Colorado is certainly pause for concern. One can bet that the opponents of its legalization in other states, such as Florida, will point to this data when it comes up for vote.
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Кріс Валентайн (; 6 грудня 1961, м. Бельвіль, Онтаріо, Канада) — канадський хокеїст, тренер.

Кар'єра гравця
Ігрову кар'єру Кріс почав у сезоні 1978/79 виступаючи за університетську команду Сент-Луїсу, де став найкращим бомбардиром, у 34 матчах, 71 очко. У наступному сезоні виступає вже за клуб ГЮХЛК «Сорель Еперв'є». У 1981 році задрафтований клубом НХЛ «Вашингтон Кепіталс», у складі якого відіграв 105 матчів, набрав 95 очок (43 + 42). У сезоні 1984/85 пеереїхав до Німеччини, де дванадцять сезонів відіграв у складі «Дюссельдорф ЕГ».

У Німеччині він став одним із найкращих бомбардирів набравши 963 очка (365 + 598) та  п'ять разів чемпіоном Німеччини (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996). У віці 35 років Валентайн закінчив кар'єру хокеїста.

Кар'єра тренера
Після кар'єри гравця Кріс залишився у Дюссельдорфі та почав тренувати молодіжну команду у сезоні 1996/97, а наступного року  вже очолив першу команду «Дюссельдорф ЕГ». З повністю оновленою командою він дійшов до плей-оф, а у чвертьфіналі поступився майбутньому чемпіону «Адлер Мангейм» 0:3.

Через фінансові проблеми Валентайн залишив «Дюссельдорф ЕГ» та перейшов до ЕВ «Ландсгут». Але знову не пощастило, новий клуб мав так само проблеми фінансового плану, але він отримує запрошення на посаду головного тренера від Ленса Нетері генерального менеджера клубу «Адлер Мангейм». Клуб у регулярному сезоні посів п'яту сходинку, а у плей-оф зазнав поразки у чвертьфіналі від «Кассель Хаскіс» 2:3.

Сезон 2001/02 і знову новий клуб, цього разу «Крефельдські Пінгвіни». Через непорозуміння з керівництвом команди залишав клуб ще у середині сезону.

У грудні 2006 року Валентайн очолив клуб Австрійської хокейної ліги «Лінц Блек-Вінгс», але покинув клуб, ще до кінця сезону.

Після цього працює одним із менеджерів у столичномі клубі «Айсберен Берлін».

Інше
У Кріса є донька Аманда 1990 року народження, у 2003 році була чемпіонкою серед юніорок у фігурному катанні.

Посилання
Профіль на hockeydb.com
Профіль на hockeydraftcentral

Канадські хокеїсти
Хокеїсти «Вашингтон Кепіталс»
Канадські хокейні тренери
Задрафтовані «Вашингтон Кепіталс»
Хокеїсти «Дюссельдорфа»
Уродженці Бельвіля (Онтаріо)

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Bringing your mobile devices with you may be the most convenient way to travel but is it the safest?
The proliferation of sensitive data on mobile electronic devices increases the risk of theft, loss, and interception by national, corporate, or individual actors. This is a well-known issue for business travelers. This article outlines general recommendations for traveling safely with your electronic devices, and also includes a specific warning relating to North America, Russian, and Chinese border security.
These are general guidelines for protecting your laptop computers and/or smartphones, safeguarding the information stored on them, and limiting liability due to theft or loss. It is highly recommended that all advice detailed within this article be reviewed by your compliance department and legal counsel.
In most countries, harbor no expectation of privacy in hotels, offices, or public places.
Many countries regularly monitor networks and phone lines in hotels and business centers. Assume all conversations are intercepted. In some, hotel rooms are often searched.
Security agencies and criminals can track your movements using your mobile phone and can turn on the microphone in your device, even if you think it is off. If you are in a particularly sensitive meeting, remove the battery to prevent this.
Security agencies and criminals can insert malware into your device via wireless and other connections.
When connected to home or office networks, the malware can migrate to other assets.
Malware can be transferred to your device through USB drives, memory cards, and other storage mediums.
Transferring sensitive or proprietary information from abroad is therefore risky.
Security agencies and criminals are highly adept at phishing attacks.
If your device was searched without your presence, or if your hotel room was searched while your device was in the room and you were not, you should assume the device was compromised or duplicated.
Recognize that nation-state malware may not be detected/caught by most commercially-available anti-malware/anti-virus software.
If you can do without the device, don't take it with you on your trip.
Don't take any information you don't need. If you have to take sensitive materials, make sure they are encrypted, if permitted. Use a dedicated travel laptop and/or phone for your trip, if possible. Do not purchase a phone from a suspect country. Backup all information you take; leave your backup at home.
Make sure you have strong (newly-created) passwords on your devices before you travel.
Make sure you have up-to-date security software on your laptop (anti-virus, firewall, encryption, host-based intrusion detection/prevention).
Make sure your operating system and browser are up-to-date and patched.
Ensure that only necessary applications/apps are installed on your laptop/phone.
Disable Bluetooth and other features you don't need.
Disable the camera if not needed, and/or cover the lens(es) with tape or some other covering.
Carry your devices with you aboard the airplane.
Never leave electronic devices unattended or out of sight.
Don't use USB drives given to you as they may be compromised. Also, don't connect your own USB drive to another computer for the same reason. If you do, assume device is compromised and wipe it as soon as you can.
Be aware of who is looking at your screen, especially in public areas. Use a polarizing filter on your screen if possible. Shield passwords from view (shoulder surfing).
Minimize data held locally on travel devices (especially data of a sensitive or critical nature).
Do not open emails with attachments from people you don't know.
Use a VPN whenever possible. Keep in mind that some protocols (e.g. SSL VPN) can be spoofed.
Avoid wireless networks when possible. In some countries they are controlled by security agencies, and are generally considered insecure.
Turn off connections when not in use.
Make sure your computer is shut-down and not in "sleep" or "hibernation" mode before you reach customs.
If your device or information was compromised, report it immediately to your organization's security department.
Change your passwords when you return. Watch for inappropriate access attempts upon return (including VPN logs).
If it is a concern, recycle the batteries and destroy the devices upon return.
Today's new smartphones come with NFC (Near Field Communications), which allows phones to read and transmit to radio frequency-enabled devices. These can be used to pay for parking and vending machines, or receive links to sites and people.
However, recent security research into NFC discovered a number of vulnerabilities that could allow anyone with another NFC-enabled phone to compromise and/or take over the device by simply bringing the two close to each other.
I also recommend placing tamper-proof stickers on screw holes and other strategic places on laptops and smartphones to help deter and/or detect interlopers. If the device shows signs of tampering, you should consider it compromised. Do not use the device, and report the incident to your security department.
Many countries have some sort of import controls related to technology, specifically, encryption. China and Russia, for example, do not recognize the personal exemption clause in the Wassenaar Arrangement. Most other countries allow the use of encryption for personal purposes on devices passing through customs.
USA/Canada: In the United States and Canada, border agents have considerable latitude to search electronic devices at the border or take them elsewhere for inspection, whether or not you have done something wrong. When border agencies encounter information that is encrypted or written in foreign language, they may send the device, or a copy of the data, to other government agencies to access the information.
A border agent may ask you to divulge your password or other encryption key upon border crossing attempt. It is critical that your general counsel clearly state what you are to do in this case. However, keep in mind that in failing to comply so may translate as being "uncooperative" and the agent can seize your device for further inspection and/or forbid your entry to the country.
Border control agencies can also keep your device or copies of your data for a "brief, reasonable" amount of time to be searched on or off-site. Returning U.S. or Canadian citizens from embargoed countries may be inspected to ensure no prohibited materials were carried beyond the border.
Russia: It is prohibited to enter the country with encrypted devices, unless you have government permission. Licenses issued by both the Federal Security Service (Federal'naya Sluzhba Bezopasnosti or "FSB") and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade are required. License applications should be submitted by an entity officially registered in Russia. This would normally be the company that is seeking to bring an encryption product into Russia.
China: It is prohibited to enter the country with encrypted devices, unless you have government permission. A permit issued by the Beijing Office of State Encryption Administrative Bureau is required. You can either apply for the permit on your own, or contact your encryption software vendor.
Belarus - a license issued by the Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the State Center for Information Security of the Security Council is required.
Burma (Myanmar) - a license is required, but licensing regime documentation is unavailable.
Hungary - an International Import Certificate is required.
Iran - a license issued by Iran's Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution is required.
Israel - a license from the Director-General of the Ministry of Defense is required. For information regarding applicable laws, policies and forms, visit: http://www.mod.gov.il/pages/encryption/preface.asp.
Kazakhstan - a license issued by Kazakhstan's Licensing Commission of the Committee of National Security is required.
Moldova - a license issued by Moldova's Ministry of National Security is required.
Morocco - a license is required, but licensing regime documentation is unavailable.
Saudi Arabia – reports say that the use of encryption is generally banned, but research provided shows inconsistent information.
Tunisia - a license issued by Tunisia's National Agency for Electronic Certification (ANCE) is required.
Ukraine - a license issued by the Department of Special Telecommunication Systems and Protection of Information of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is required. The Ukraine also does not recognize a "personal use exemption", similarly with Russia and China.


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Pencils – and not the ones you write with!
I hope you all enjoyed the sewing bee - wasn't it good!
So I had a spare hour the other day and really wanted to try out a pattern by the brilliant By Hand London Girls.
They are a couple of lovely girls who stared drawing up more on trend patterns and the packaging is totally beautiful.
The packaging is so well thought out and attractive, that alone was enough to tempt me, plus I had heard great things. I also wanted to try this pencil pattern hoping this would become the one that we would use in our sessions… so here goes!
I went for a faux leather – mainly because I had some but also I was after a really similar leather pencil that I had seen from ASOS, so I thought, I will make myself one and kill 2 birds to also test the pattern. As a seamstress I make and mend for my career and I forget to run myself up some lovely things for myself – so its a real treat to have the time.
It tells you very clearly what you need to make this cracking garment and there are options with the peplum – around the waist, on the hem or without – I went without.
I am so use to making my own patterns that this felt like a royal treat!
Using every so glamourous sand bags to keep the pattern in place.
I wanted to make the skirt a little longer so added a new length and brought it out a titch so that I could walk.
Tip… If you are heading to the sea side anytime soon, fill up a little bag with sand – empty them into little calico hand stitched bags when you get back, secure the top and voila – brilliant weights!
Alternatively, any weight or anything heavy will do, pins puncture leather so if you do pin, stay inside the SA (Seam Allowance). I extended the pattern about 2″ to make it more of a midi. It s a very slim skirt so I took the sides out a little too.
Using carbon paper and a taking wheel.
Making sure all the darts are even on all the pieces.
Pinching right sides together – pin and sew down the chalk/carbon lines.
Follow the lines of your chosen size, this can look like dotted line mayhem but rolling up against a ruler really helps! Once you have your lines transferred onto the fabric, pinch the right sides together and sew down your drawn lines and off the edge – tie the ends in a knot – as if you are putting a knot in your gift wrap ribbon.
It should look a bit like this from the outside… remember, I chose a faux leather so it looks a little bumpy, even when carefully pressed with a pressing cloth on a low heat. To be honest, I think I took this before I went anywhere near the iron!
If you are using a lovely cotton or something similar, press darts to the side and it will look sharp and polished. Once you have sewn something, press as you go. It really makes a difference to the finished result.
After that, it was sewing the side seams up and I used a white invisible zip to close. Although invisible means invisible I quite liked the idea of perhaps seeing a flash of white zip so I sewed it a little further away. Its one of the privileges of making your own things – Artistic Licence I think they call it!
Then after attaching the waistband around the top edge of the skirt I fastened the top with a metal popper to secure. Ta Darr my skirt was done and I loves it!
Excuse the selfie!! So I teamed my new leather pencil skirt with a simple T and, what looks like really scruffy boots!
I thought the pattern was great, easy to use, easy to read, a lovely shape. Next time I think I will pop a vent in the back and will definitely make another with the peplum, perfect for Summer in a bright colour or floral pattern.
This will be our Miss Moneypenny Pencil skirt. A perfect intro to dressmaking covering really great techniques, darts, zips and waistbands.
We would love to see any pics of your makes or if you have any sewing questions let us know and if we can help we will.
Have a wonderful Easter everyone – oohh imagine a skirt made of chocolate!
Thanks for listening and hopefully see you soon.


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Acentrella insignificans - (McDunnough, 1926)
Lesser Small Minnow Mayfly
Synonym(s): Baetis insignificans McDunnough, 1926
Related ITIS Name(s): Acentrella insignificans (McDunnough, 1926) (TSN 568572)
Element Code: IIEPH59030
Informal Taxonomy: Animals, Invertebrates - Insects - Mayflies
Animalia Mandibulata Insecta Ephemeroptera Baetidae Acentrella
Concept Reference: Purdue University Department of Entomology (W.P. McCafferty ed.) 1995. Last updated 9 July 2002. Mayfly Central- The Mayflies of North America. Online. Available: http://www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/research/mayfly/Contents.html.
Concept Reference Code: N95PUR01EHUS
Name Used in Concept Reference: Acentrella insignificans
Global Status Last Reviewed: 13Mar2009
Global Status Last Changed: 30Nov1999
Reasons: It is a common species throughout western North America and South Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2008), North Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2005), and Nebraska (McCafferty et al., 2001) form its easternmost known range limits; ranging west to California (Meyer and McCafferty, 2008).
United States Alaska (SNR), Arizona (SNR), California (SNR), Colorado (SNR), Idaho (S5), Kansas (S1S2), Montana (SNR), Nebraska (SNR), Nevada (SNR), New Mexico (SNR), North Dakota (SNR), Oregon (SNR), South Dakota (SNR), Texas (SNR), Utah (SNR), Washington (SNR), Wyoming (SNR)
Canada Alberta (SU), British Columbia (SU), Northwest Territories (SU), Saskatchewan (S4S5), Yukon Territory (S2S4)
Range Extent Comments: It is a common species throughout western North America and South Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2008), North Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2005), and Nebraska (McCafferty et al., 2001) form its easternmost known range limits; ranging west to California (Meyer and McCafferty, 2008).
Number of Occurrences: > 300
Number of Occurrences Comments: In Washington it occurs in Challam, King, Kitsap, Skagit, Snohomish, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Grant, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Spokane, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima Cos. (Meyer and McCafferty, 2007). In Oregon, it occurs in Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Crook, Deschutes, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Josephine, Lane, Linn, Malheur, Tillamook, Umatilla, Wallowa, Wasco, and Yamhill Cos. (Meyer and McCafferty, 2007). In Montana, it occurs in Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Sanders Cos. (McCafferty and Newell, 2007). This species has been documented in Yellowstone National Park, Teton Co., Wyoming (McCafferty, 2007). In South Dakota, it occurs in Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Lawrence, Meade, Todd, Tripp, and Zeibach Cos. (Guenther and McCafferty, 2008). It was recently documented in the Humboldt River (just below the confluence of the North Fork), Nevada (Baumann and Kondratieff, 2000). Meyer and McCafferty (2008) documented California occurrences in Alpine, Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Monterey, Palcer, Sacramento, San Benito, San oaquin, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba Cos.
Global Range: (200,000-2,500,000 square km (about 80,000-1,000,000 square miles)) It is a common species throughout western North America and South Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2008), North Dakota (Guenther and McCafferty, 2005), and Nebraska (McCafferty et al., 2001) form its easternmost known range limits; ranging west to California (Meyer and McCafferty, 2008).
United States AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY
Canada AB, BC, NT, SK, YT
Group Name: Mayflies
Minimum Criteria for an Occurrence: Occurrences are based on some evidence of historical presence or current presence of single or multiple specimens ideally with evidence of on-site breeding (including nymphs, subimago adults, and imago adults) at a given location with potentially breeding habitat. Evidence is derived from reliable published observation or collection data; unpublished, though documented (i.e. government or agency reports, web sites, etc.) observation or collection data; or museum specimen information. A photograph may be accepted as documentation of an element occurrence for adults only (nymphs and subimagos are too difficult to identify in this manner) provided that the photograph shows diagnostic features that clearly delineate the species from other species with similar features. The families, Ameletidae, Baetidae, Caenidae, Ephemerellidae, Heptageniidae, Leptohyphidae, Leptophlebiidae, and Siphlonuridae, are particularly difficult to identify from a photograph alone; geographic information in almost always an additional requirement. Sight records, though valuable, should not be accepted as the basis for new element occurrences. Instead, such records should be utilized to further study an area to verify the element occurrence in that area.
Separation Barriers: Within catchments there are likely no significant barriers to movement of adults between microhabitats, with even extensive sections of inappropriate waterway or major obstructions to flow being readily traversed by adults during dispersal following emergence.
Separation Justification: Mayflies (Order Ephemeroptera) are an order of insects with an immature larval stage that is entirely aquatic. Larvae usually undergo numerous molts and the length of larval existence is usually three to six months but can be as short as two weeks (some Baetidae, Leptohyphidae, and Caenidae) or as long as two years [Hexagenia limbata (Serville, 1829), in some cold climates] (Edmunds and Waltz, 1996). Following the larval molts, mayflies enter a unique life stage among living insects called the subimago. The subimago is a winged, though sexually immature stage, that is typically found perched on shoreline vegetation and lasts from four minutes to 48 hours (directly correlated with the lifespan of the adult) (Edmunds and Waltz, 1996). Females of some North American species are known to mate and lay eggs as a subimago (e.g. Tortopus, Campsurus, Ephoron, and Serratella) (Edmunds and Waltz, 1996).
The rate of mayfly dispersal is limited in the larval stage by drainage systems, and in adult stages by relatively short life spans and weak flying ability of gravid females (Berner and Pescador, 1988; McCafferty, 1998). Adults of most species live only two hours to three days (some less than 90 minutes) (Edmunds and Waltz, 1996; W.P. McCafferty, personal communication). Both subimagos and adults tend to remain along banks at emergence sites (Brittain, 1990; Knopp and Cormier, 1997). Dispersal at the population level has been little studied. At the species level, McCafferty (1998) claimed past dispersal of mayflies is reflected by both wide-ranging species resulting from diffusion dispersal (range expansion of individual species) and geographically radiating species diversity from secular migration (dispersal of a lineage via expansion with accompanying division of species ranges leading to geographic speciation) with the latter type spread over time resulting from a series of vicariant events on a small scale. Although passive dispersal (i.e. drift) is too unpredictable to consider when accurately assigning separation distances (see Stewart and Szczytko, 1983, for drift rates in m for a few species), it is worth noting that Humphries (2002) found that upstream movement in Baetis rhodani (Pictet) in the United Kingdom is sufficient to compensate for numerical losses in populations because of drift.
Separation distances (unsuitable and suitable) have been set at three km based upon several life history characteristics that limit occurrences to a short distance from the area of emergence, among them: (1) life cycles of adults and subimagos are extremely short compared to other aquatic insects; (2) adults (and particularly subimagos) tend to remain along the banks of emergence sites with males gathering in swarms to intercept females for mating; (3) flying ability (particularly for adult females) is not strong with dispersal rarely exceeding a few km (Malmqvist, 2000).
NatureServe Conservation Status Factors Edition Date: 13Mar2009
NatureServe Conservation Status Factors Author: Cordeiro, J.
Baumann, R.W. and B.C. Kondratieff. 2000. A confirmed record of the Ephemeroptera genus Baetisca from west of the continental divide and an annotaeted list of the mayflies of the Humboldt River, Nevada. Western North American Naturalist 60(4):459-461.
Guenther, J.L. and W.P. McCafferty. 2005. Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of the Great Plains. III: North Dakota. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, 131(3-4): 491-508.
Guenther, J.L. and W.P. McCafferty. 2008. Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of the Great Plains. IV: South Dakota. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 134(1-2):147-171.
McCafferty, W.P. 2007a. Mayflies (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) of Yellowstone National Park, U.S.A. Check List, 3(1): 4-8.
McCafferty, W.P. and R.L. Newell. 2007. Insecta, Ephemeroptera: range extension and new state records from far western Montana, U.S.A. Check List, 3(3): 260-261.
McCafferty, W.P., T.H. Klubertanz, R.P. Randolph, A.V. Provonsha, H.R. Lawson, and B.C. Kondratieff. 2001. Mayflies (Ephemeropta) of the Great Plains. I: Nebraska. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, 127: 5-29.
Meyer, M.D. and W.P. McCafferty. 2007a. Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of the far western United States. Part 1: Washington. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 133(1-2): 21-63.
Meyer, M.D. and W.P. McCafferty. 2007b. Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of the far western United States. Part 2: Oregon. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 133(1-2): 65-114.
Meyer, M.D. and W.P. McCafferty. 2008. Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of the far western United States. Part 3: California. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 134(3-4):337-430.
Purdue University Department of Entomology (W.P. McCafferty ed.) 1995. Last updated 9 July 2002. Mayfly Central- The Mayflies of North America. Online. Available: http://www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/research/mayfly/Contents.html.
Wildlife Management Information System (WMIS). 2006+. Geo-referenced wildlife datasets (1900 to present) from all projects conducted by Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Available at http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/programs/wildlife-research/wildlife-management-information-services


Dawna Stafford presents music that's interactive, fun, heartfelt and celebratory. She's performed for diverse audiences from intimate house concerts to large stage venues and knows how to adapt to engage and entertain those who are a part of the live music experience. Her holiday set will include a special blend of original music and familiar classics.


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Play Room October 2017
Take Five: Charles McGee
As president and CEO of the Black Parent Initiative (BPI), Charles McGee, a Northeast father of two, has made it his mission to build community and offer education and support for parents of color. His organization currently serves about 1,000 parents and children a year. (Learn more at thebpi.org.) We spoke with him about the resources BPI offers parents and why talking about race matters.
Q: So you founded BPI in 2006 at age 19, before you even had kids. What drove you to do that?
A: So I had just run for the Portland School Board and it was the same time that there was a ton of research being released around the most impactful ways to close the achievement gap. And it really became clear through the research, and common sense, that family/parental engagement was one of the greatest predictors of high school completion. But when you look at kids who come from poor families and families of color, we saw that their parents were always the last ones to be engaged.
Q: What resources does BPI offer families?
A: We do home visiting, we have doula services, we work with families during the first 1,000 days of life, we have Parent University classes, we have people helping folks with jobs.
Q: What are your measures of success?
A: We focus on five broad outcomes: Positive African cultural identity, empowerment and community connection; family health and wellness, especially in regards to birth outcomes and nutrition; family stability, including stable housing, employment and training; positive parenting to enhance parent-child attachment and overall child development, especially in early childhood.
Q: Portland certainly lacks diversity. Why is African American community building especially important here?
A: We know that race is a human-made construct, and we know that there are actually few things that separate us, but the history of this country dictates that there are things that come with being black and parents have to prepare their children for that reality … and also that they come from greatness. The history of black people does not end or begin with slavery. The reality is that black folk in this country have seen darker and worse times. If you are a black person who has been in this country for three or four generations, your family made it through the Maafa, (the passage between the Africas and the "new world"). And if you made it through that, you can make it through anything — and that is the story we have to tell our children.
Q: Is there anything you would tell white parents about how they could be true allies to families of color?
A: We've got to get white people uncomfortable being white. We live in perhaps one of the most liberal and progressive communities in the country and yet when you look at health outcomes and education outcomes and economic outcomes [for children of color], things are still pretty bad. My hope is that white parents have really dynamic conversations with their children about the role of whiteness and privilege. Secondly, have a conversation about our responsibility to ensure that the least among us have something. And that you ensure that your race does not become the barrier. And lastly, the part about getting white people uncomfortable with being white is getting white people to own some of their deeper lineage themselves … to own the legacy and the institutions and the dark hours of this country. And we have to recognize while there is hope and optimism and there is great potential, that we've gotta work. It took us years to get here and it will take us years to get
out. — Denise Castañon
Good Deeds: Soccer Is Universal
Youth soccer is a certified big deal in Portland these days, and that often comes with a hefty price tag, including team fees, gear, equipment and getting to games all over the region. And that's a barrier for kids whose families are new to Portland, who are refugees or immigrants looking for a way to connect with their new community. Soccer is common ground, though, a beautiful game that's played and understood worldwide, no language necessary. Enter 4 Worlds United, a local nonprofit that's seeking to break down barriers to youth soccer for this group of kids. You can volunteer to drive kids to their soccer practices and games (and meet some new friends along the way), or sign up for regular pickup games in local parks during the summertime. Your own kids are welcome, just make sure to sign up, via Hands On Portland, as a volunteer team. Prepare to get smoked — a lot of the kids bring some serious skills — and help them learn English as you play. More info at 4worldsunited.org. — Julia Silverman
TOP 5 …Places to Play Games
➊ Game Knight Lounge on North Williams smartly combines beer and a vast library of board games — and has a munchkin menu for the littlest gamers. (Read a full review in our November issue!) ➋ Cozy Red Castle Games on Southeast Foster hosts Pokémon open houses every Sunday, starting at noon. ➌ The Game Lodge has events every night for board game fans in Tigard and Beaverton. ➍ Visit Off the Charts Games in Gresham for open game nights on Wednesdays and Fridays. ➎ Guardian Games in inner Southeast Portland is for the hard core role-playing gamers in your family. — J.S.
Get your little scientists busy creating large salt crystals, mimicking caldera formations with a soufflé, or whipping up magnetic slime from the projects in the new book Geology Lab for Kids, from author and rock lover Garret Romaine of Beaverton, a board member of the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals in Hillsboro. — D.C.
Getaway: Sporty Seattle
People in Seattle sure do love their teams. On a recent trip to the Emerald City, we saw more "12th man" jerseys than we could shake a stick at. If NBA basketball is your game, you're better off staying in town. (Go Blazers!) But a balmy evening at SafeCo Field to see the Mariners (their season wraps this month, but April 2018 will be here before you know it) or a jaunt to CenturyLink Field to see the Seahawks can be a memorable family outing.
Some advice:
• Consider taking an Amtrak up to Seattle, and public transportation when you get there. You'll be happy to have avoided the notorious traffic backups on I-5 and around the city. There's a convenient stadium stop on the city's high-speed rail line.
• Buy your souvenirs, team gear, etc. outside the park. Occidental Avenue S. between SafeCo and CenturyLink is a pedestrian-only zone, filled with gear shops.
• Feast on Asian fare at the nearby Uwajimaya Supermarket before making your way on foot to the game to avoid sky-high prices and long lines for stadium food.
• Don't miss the kids' zones in both stadiums. Register your kids in advance for the Mariners' Kids Club and they'll get a free backpack, wiffle ball, photo ID on gameday and a high likelihood of encountering the Mariners Moose. Mini-football fans can try kicking a three-pointer and running the 40-yard dash at the Touchdown Zone inside CenturyLink before kickoff. — J.S.
Gear Guide: Rain Stoppers
Don't let the rain and mud prevent your kids from playing outside! These rain suits and pants let kids keep exploring while staying dry. Pro tip: Pack rain pants for your kids when you hit pumpkin patches, which are notoriously muddy right around Halloween.
Columbia Sportswear Youth Cypress Brook II Pants These lightweight, waterproof pants with an elastic waist are easy to pull on and off, perfect for our ever-changing fall weather. Sizes XXS to XL. $36. 911 SW Broadway.
Tuffo Muddy Buddy This is a must-have for PDX toddlers! Two zippers make for easy diaper changes, roomy sizing allows you to layer underneath (and use for more than one year), and durable, waterproof fabric means you can hand it down to a younger sibling. $36.95. Sizes 12 months to 5T. In yellow, pink, blue, red and camouflage. Tuffo.com. (Pro tip: Check zulily.com for discounted prices.)
REI Co-op Kids' Rainwall Rain Pants Waterproof, breathable and windproof, these pants will stand up to serious gusts on the trail or puddles in the neighborhood. Sizes XS to XL. $49.50. rei.com. 12160 SE 82nd Ave. and 1405 NW Johnson St. — D.C.
Kids to Know: The News Crew
Should you happen to live on a one-block stretch of SE Oak Street in Portland, you already know all about The Oak Street Reporter — heck, you are probably a charter subscriber, or perhaps even a patron. For the rest of us, though — well, you're in for a treat. Two local seventh graders are the editors, and the chief reporter is in second grade for this online-only, weekly report about the doings in their hood. No news is too big or too small, from speed bumps being put in on nearby 28th Avenue to a report on a successful garage sale and its sold-out lemonade stand. The hottest scoop to date? Vandalism on their street, says the staff — car windows were smashed, but nothing was stolen. The three kids behind the Oak Street Reporter — Anmol Patel, Sita Niemann and Cian McKeown — have big plans, from their recently launched podcast to building their Instagram presence. Their advice to other budding journos: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself, and take yourself seriously. But make sure you have fun." Share this one with your kids, and just maybe they'll be inspired to start their own neighborhood chronicle. Find them at oakstreetreporter.com. — J.S.
Playlist: Swing in Your Step
Jazzy Ash's fourth album for kids, Swing Set, struts out with all the vibrancy of a New Orleans second line. The album features a set of classic tunes and playground rhymes that have been around for decades, or even centuries. As a child, Jazzy Ash spent her summers with family in New Orleans and her love of the city and its rich musical traditions are apparent in tracks Eh La Bas and When the Saints Go Marching In. (Side note: My 2-year-old son sings along to Eh La Bas with a perfect French accent.) It may be scientifically impossible to not start shimmying along to Jazzy Ash's versions of Li'l Liza Jane, Sister Kate or Miss Mary Mack. Listening to Swing Set may make you start looking at plane tickets to New Orleans. — D.C.
Q: My 7-year-old is still regularly wetting his pants (and the bed). Should we see a specialist?
A: Wetting accidents are fairly common in children, and twice as common in boys as girls, but also can present significant social and emotional challenges for kids and families. These challenges can get more difficult as the child ages.
The most common type of wetting accident is isolated bedwetting and affects anywhere between 7 and 16 percent of children between 5 and 8 years old. Interestingly, there seems to be a genetic component, meaning that bedwetting can run in families.
The presence of daytime symptoms does not necessarily indicate a problem and can affect up to 20 percent of children who also have bedwetting accidents. However, daytime urinary accidents are typically a reason to have a more in-depth discussion with your child's health care provider.
Most of the time, particularly for isolated night-time wetting, the best cure is time. There are a variety of moisture-sensing alarms available and other strategies to speed the process along, but in my experience these aren't usually very successful. There is a medication option you can discuss with your child's physician that may be appropriate, depending on the circumstances. This medication is called DDAVP and doesn't fix the wetting accidents, it just helps control symptoms. But it can make social interactions like overnight camps and sleepovers easier to navigate.
With daytime symptoms, particularly frequent symptoms, it's a good idea to rule out factors that may be making the problem worse, like constipation. A consultation with your child's health care provider should yield some strategies to help with the accidents and bring some relief to your child and the family. Thanks for a great question!


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Лондонська парова карета () — перший запатентований самохідний транспортний засіб з паровим двигуном для перевезення пасажирів. Збудований у 1803 році за проектом британського винахідника Річарда Тревітіка.

Історія
Спроби створити самохідні транспортні засоби, що пересувалися би за допомогою парової машини, були зроблені кількома винахідниками у другій половині XVIII століття. У 1769—1770 роках Кюньо у Франції створив перший транспортний засіб, що приводився у дію за допомогою парового двигуна і відомий сьогодні як віз Кюньо. Цей віз розроблявся як вантажівка, тягач для перевезення військових вантажів, гармат, він був не зовсім досконалим і дуже повільним. 1784 року свій варіант парового автомобіля запропонував шотландський винахідник Мердок. Розробками екіпажу, рухомого паровою машиною, займався й Ватт, який запатентував свою розробку, однак не реалізував її.

Річард Тревітік свою першу парову карету сконструював 1801 року у місті Камборн у Корнуолі. Він назвав її Puffing Devil. Двигун карети мав один вертикальний циліндр, що передавав рух колесам за допомогою гонка́. Вона важила 1520 кг і розвивала швидкість до 14,5 км/год. Машина була доволі потужною, маючи на собі кілька пасажирів, вона змогла виїхати на крутий пагорб довжиною у кілька сот ярдів. На своїй кареті Тревітік й інші проїхалися до місцевого шинку, щоб відсвяткувати подію. Пішовши до шинку, подорожники полишили машину з паливом у пічці і поки вони святкували, вода у казані викіпила, казан розігрівся й машина була пошкоджена.

Наступного, 1802-го, року Тревітік разом зі своїм двоюрідним братом Ендрю Вівіаном (Вів'єном) () запатентували парову пасажирську карету з паровим двигуном високого тиску. Карету було зроблено у Лондоні у стельмашні такого собі Фелтона на вулиці Летер-Лейн, а ось двигун був привезений до Лондона з Корнуолу. Карета обійшлася винахідникам у 207 фунтів стерлінгів, перевезення парового двигуна до Лондона коштувало 20 фунтів 14 шилінгів 11 пенсів, вартість парового двигуна невідома.

У червні 1803 року Тревітік вперше випробував свою карету на вулицях Лондона На кареті було 8 пасажирів. Вулиці, по яких мала проїхати карета Тревітіка, були закриті для інших візників. Це була перша поїздка самохідного транспортного засобу в історії Лондона. Карета проїхала понад 10 миль (16 км). Однак, коли вже настали сутінки, карета врізалася в огорожу одного з будинків.

Збирання таких карет вимагало значних грошей і не отримало великого попиту й винахід Тревітіка не мав комерційного успіху. Карета була розібрана, а двигун продано на один з заводів.

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The inadvertent 8c trap
Anuschka Wischnewski
Ernest Mazansky
May 1,2019 / News / Legal Brief
Section 8C of the Income Tax Act 1962 (the Act) includes in a taxpayer's income any gains or losses made upon the vesting of an equity instrument (usually a share in a company or an option) that is acquired by virtue of that taxpayer's employment or the holding of any office of director.
Its application generally arises in the context of employee share schemes with a taxpayer effectively being subject to section 8C as a result of one of two situations:
a taxpayer acquires an unrestricted equity instrument for a purchase price, which is less than the market price (in which case the difference is taxed); or
upon the vesting of a "restricted equity instrument" that was acquired by the taxpayer (in which case the excess of the market value at date of vesting over the purchase price is taxed).
It is the latter situation that taxpayers should pay special attention to as a "restricted equity instrument" is defined very widely and there may be clauses in the share purchase agreement, shareholders' agreement or company's memorandum of incorporation that one may not realise is, in fact, a restriction.
If classified incorrectly, the result may be that there are unintended tax consequences, potential penalties and interest payable to the South African Revenue Service.
INADVERTENT RESTRICTIONS
A "restricted equity instrument" is defined in section 8C(7) of the Act. The two most common restrictions are:
where an equity instrument is subject to any restriction (other than a restriction imposed by legislation) that prevents the taxpayer from freely disposing of that equity instrument at market value; and
where the taxpayer could forfeit ownership of the equity instrument or the right to acquire ownership of the equity instrument, at a price other than at market value.
The more obvious examples of a restriction would be clauses stating that:
the equity instrument may not be sold for a certain period; or
the holder of the equity instrument has to sell the equity instrument to the company for less than market value if he or she leaves the employ of the company before the expiry of a certain period.
However, one should also be aware of other restrictive clauses that, despite only arising in remote situations that are contingent on a certain event happening, nonetheless could qualify as a restriction for purposes of section 8C.
An example of such a clause would be a "bad leaver" clause (the purpose of which is to deprive an employee who leaves employment of benefits because of acting in a "bad" way) whereby, for example, if the employee conducts fraudulent activity, he or she forfeits the equity instrument. There are differing views on whether or not this is a restriction for section 8C purposes, but the risk is certainly there.
Another example might be if the memorandum of incorporation restricts all shareholders, whereby they may not transfer their shares without the approval of, say, the controlling shareholders. While they might have nothing to do with employee incentive and retention policies, but is rather to stop the shares falling into the "wrong" hands, the existence of this restriction could impact on the status of the growth of an employee-shareholder's shares, i.e. subject the growth to income tax at 45% instead of CGT at 18%.
It is possible that many taxpayers are acting on the assumption that, because there are no glaringly obvious restrictions in the terms of the agreements to buy their shares, they hold "unrestricted equity instruments" and that, (on the assumption they were acquired for a purchase price equal to the market value) they will have no adverse tax consequences.
To avoid these unintended tax consequences or a situation, where a taxpayer is subject to a higher tax rate, not to mention to penalties and interest, because of incorrectly classifying their equity instrument as "unrestricted", taxpayers and employees should examine all terms related to the shares.


I got me 23rd goal of the campaign against the Spurs on Sunday!
Of course show off Ashley Young had to go and get the other two of the three we got! an' the press said his were spectacular too! The Git!
Never mind, I'll soon 'ave Tomway and Switcherooney, me horses racing, that'll please me Dad.


00:05 Stickshift hits Repair Drone Langa with a Reaver-Annihilation Assault Rifle. Repair Drone Langa is injured (53% power remaining).
00:10 Kill-Vulcan hits Omega Master with a Reaver-Wrecking Railgun. Omega Master is slightly damaged (95% power remaining).
00:20 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and strafes Omega Master. Kill-Vulcan strafes Omega Master. Kill-Vulcan strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. Kill-Vulcan strafes Alestorm. Kill-Vulcan strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. Kill-Vulcan strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Killerpunch. Kill-Vulcan strafes Killerpunch. Kill-Vulcan strafes Killerpunch. Omega Master is slightly damaged (83% power remaining). Omega Master is injured (75% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is slightly damaged (94% power remaining). Alestorm is slightly damaged (85% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is slightly damaged (89% power remaining). Altius Prime is slightly damaged (89% power remaining). Killerpunch is slightly damaged (84% power remaining). Killerpunch is injured (64% power remaining). Killerpunch is damaged (47% power remaining).
00:27 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and rams Repair Drone Langa. Repair Drone Langa is severely injured (18% power remaining).
00:32 High Command hits Alestorm with a Reaver-Obliteration Orbital Platform. Alestorm has gone into stasis lock!
00:34 Stickshift attacks Killerpunch with a Reaver-Annihilation Assault Rifle. Killerpunch transforms into a Medium Vehicle and avoids the attack!
00:37 BLAZEBARON PRIME transforms into a Heavy Rescue Vehicle and repairs Killerpunch. Killerpunch is injured (75% power remaining).
00:45 Altius Prime misses Kill-Vulcan with a XS2 Ionised Null-Ray.
00:50 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and rams Magnus Prime. Magnus Prime is slightly damaged (78% power remaining).
00:54 BLAZEBARON PRIME hits Kill-Vulcan with a Reaver-Obliteration Orbital Platform. Kill-Vulcan is slightly damaged (94% power remaining).
01:03 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and rams BLAZEBARON PRIME. BLAZEBARON PRIME is injured (59% power remaining).
01:13 BLAZEBARON PRIME transforms into a Heavy Rescue Vehicle and repairs Killerpunch. Killerpunch has been fully repaired!
01:15 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and strafes Kill-Vulcan. Omega Master strafes Kill-Vulcan. Kill-Vulcan is slightly damaged (82% power remaining). Kill-Vulcan is injured (72% power remaining).
01:21 Altius Prime hits High Command with a XS2 Ionised Null-Ray. High Command is slightly damaged (97% power remaining).
01:25 Stickshift hits Altius Prime with a Reaver-Annihilation Assault Rifle. Altius Prime is injured (52% power remaining).
01:32 High Command hits BLAZEBARON PRIME with a Reaver-Obliteration Orbital Platform. BLAZEBARON PRIME is injured (53% power remaining).
01:36 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and rams Omega Master. Omega Master is damaged (48% power remaining).
01:44 BLAZEBARON PRIME transforms into a Heavy Rescue Vehicle and rams High Command. High Command is injured (69% power remaining).
01:50 Magnus Prime transforms into a Battle Station and strafes Stickshift. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. Magnus Prime strafes High Command. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. Stickshift is slightly damaged (85% power remaining). Stickshift is slightly damaged (80% power remaining). High Command is injured (62% power remaining). Stickshift is injured (71% power remaining). Stickshift is injured (63% power remaining).
01:52 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and strafes Repair Drone Langa. High Command strafes Altius Prime. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes Omega Master. Repair Drone Langa has gone into stasis lock! Altius Prime is damaged (41% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is damaged (47% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is damaged (40% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is severely injured (30% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is severely injured (21% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is severely injured (13% power remaining). Omega Master is damaged (40% power remaining).
02:01 Altius Prime transforms into a Heavy Vehicle and rams High Command. High Command is damaged (40% power remaining).
02:11 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and strafes Omega Master. High Command strafes BLAZEBARON PRIME. High Command strafes Killerpunch. High Command strafes Killerpunch. Omega Master is severely injured (24% power remaining). BLAZEBARON PRIME is severely damaged (3% power remaining). Killerpunch is slightly damaged (81% power remaining). Killerpunch is injured (62% power remaining).
02:18 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Killerpunch. Kill-Vulcan strafes Magnus Prime. Altius Prime is severely injured (27% power remaining). Altius Prime is severely injured (16% power remaining). Killerpunch is damaged (49% power remaining). Magnus Prime is injured (73% power remaining).
02:25 Stickshift transforms into a Dragon and Bites Killerpunch. Killerpunch has gone into stasis lock!
02:29 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and strafes Kill-Vulcan. Omega Master strafes High Command. Kill-Vulcan is injured (59% power remaining). High Command is damaged (31% power remaining).
02:33 Magnus Prime transforms into a Battle Station and strafes High Command. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. Magnus Prime strafes Stickshift. High Command is severely injured (13% power remaining). Stickshift is injured (54% power remaining). Stickshift is damaged (44% power remaining). Stickshift is damaged (38% power remaining).
02:35 Stickshift transforms into a Dragon and Bites BLAZEBARON PRIME. BLAZEBARON PRIME has gone into stasis lock!
02:41 Kill-Vulcan hits Magnus Prime with a Reaver-Wrecking Railgun. Magnus Prime is injured (70% power remaining).
02:44 Altius Prime misses Stickshift with a XS2 Ionised Null-Ray.
02:54 High Command hits Magnus Prime with a Reaver-Obliteration Orbital Platform. Magnus Prime is injured (64% power remaining).
03:01 Altius Prime hits Stickshift with a XS2 Ionised Null-Ray. Stickshift is severely injured (29% power remaining).
03:11 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and repairs Altius Prime. Altius Prime is injured (63% power remaining).
03:17 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and strafes Omega Master. High Command strafes Omega Master. High Command strafes Magnus Prime. High Command strafes Altius Prime. High Command strafes Magnus Prime. Omega Master is severely injured (11% power remaining). Omega Master is severely damaged (2% power remaining). Magnus Prime is injured (54% power remaining). Altius Prime is injured (54% power remaining). Magnus Prime is damaged (49% power remaining).
03:21 Magnus Prime transforms into a Battle Station and repairs Omega Master. Omega Master is injured (61% power remaining).
03:30 Stickshift hits Magnus Prime with a Reaver-Annihilation Assault Rifle. Magnus Prime is damaged (47% power remaining).
03:32 Stickshift hits Magnus Prime with a Reaver-Annihilation Assault Rifle. Magnus Prime is damaged (45% power remaining).
03:35 Magnus Prime transforms into a Battle Station and repairs Altius Prime. Altius Prime is slightly damaged (93% power remaining).
03:42 Stickshift transforms into a Dragon and Bites Magnus Prime. Magnus Prime is severely injured (19% power remaining).
03:45 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Altius Prime. Kill-Vulcan strafes Magnus Prime. Altius Prime is injured (75% power remaining). Altius Prime is injured (64% power remaining). Altius Prime is injured (57% power remaining). Magnus Prime is severely injured (13% power remaining).
03:55 Kill-Vulcan hits Magnus Prime with a Reaver-Wrecking Railgun. Magnus Prime is severely damaged (9% power remaining).
03:57 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and strafes Magnus Prime. Magnus Prime has gone into stasis lock!
04:00 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and repairs Altius Prime. Altius Prime has been fully repaired!
04:09 High Command transforms into a Heavy Assault Vehicle and rams Omega Master. Omega Master is damaged (33% power remaining).
04:16 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and strafes High Command. High Command has gone into stasis lock!
04:23 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and rams Omega Master. Omega Master is severely damaged (10% power remaining).
04:29 Omega Master transforms into a Battle Station and strafes Kill-Vulcan. Omega Master strafes Stickshift. Omega Master strafes Stickshift. Omega Master strafes Stickshift. Kill-Vulcan is damaged (41% power remaining). Stickshift is severely injured (20% power remaining). Stickshift is severely injured (14% power remaining). Stickshift is severely damaged (8% power remaining).
04:35 Stickshift transforms into a Dragon and Bites Omega Master. Omega Master has gone into stasis lock!
04:39 Altius Prime transforms into a Heavy Vehicle and rams Stickshift. Stickshift has gone into stasis lock!
04:56 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and rams Altius Prime. Altius Prime is injured (73% power remaining).
05:09 Kill-Vulcan transforms into a Tank and rams Altius Prime. Altius Prime is damaged (38% power remaining).
05:35 Kill-Vulcan hits Altius Prime with a Reaver-Wrecking Railgun. Altius Prime has gone into stasis lock!


Fiji claimed their first Olympic medal ever by hammering Britain 43-7 to win the inaugural men's rugby sevens final at the Rio Games on Thursday.
Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau led the defending Sevens World Series champions in a ruthless start to rugby's return to the Olympics.
He got the first of five first-half tries, two converted, for a 29-0 lead that a leaden-footed Britain never looked like matching.
In a sevens masterclass, the Fijians avoided contact and the long-pass game, putting faith in coach Ben Ryan's "no reward without risk" gameplan of offloading to keep possession.
The islanders starved the British of the ball, competing successfully at every re-start and refusing to panic on the few occasions they threatened.
The outstanding Kolinisau got his side on the scoreboard, riding Tom Mitchell's tackle to touch down in the corner.
Jerry Tuwai followed soon after with Britain's defence failing to cope with the Pacific islanders' off-loading brilliance.
Jasa Veremalua, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou all crossed in quick succession, two conversions from skipper Kolinisau handing Fiji the mammoth 29-0 half-time lead.
Another Semi Kunatani offload saw blockbusting Toulon winger Josua Tuisova go in under the posts, the British defence left clueless at the panic-free deftness of their rivals.
Dan Norton claimed a consolation try but it was all about Fiji, their bench left in tears as the game progressed. Viliame Mata rubbed salt into the wounds with a seventh final try to the delight of the partisan crowd that included IOC president Thomas Bach, Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and Princess Anne.
Fifteen a side rugby was played at the 1924 Olympics but the sport is now seeking a permanent place with its seven a side version.
The bronze medal match proved to be one too many for Japan, shock winners over fancied New Zealand in their opening pool match, as South Africa crushed them 54-14.
A Rosko Specman hat-trick and a Cecil Afrika double proved the bedrock for the convincing victory for the reigning Commonwealth champions and second seeds in Rio.
Springbok international centre Juan de Jongh notched up South Africa's first try before Specman glided through some soft midfield defence as a rout threatened.
But Japan fired back through skipper Yusaku Kuwazuru, who muscled over from close range, before Specman was again the beneficiary of a long mispass from Afrika as the Blitzboks flooded the Japanese defence.
Kazuhiro Goya opened the scoring in the second period, but Afrika then notched up a quick brace before Justin Geduld, Specman with his third and Cheslin Kolbe rounded out a big score in a loose match between two tired-looking sides.