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"De-constitutionalism" in Turkey?
–Dr. Ali Acar, Ph.D. in Law, EUI
Can "de-" be a modifier to describe the constitutionalism in a country? [1]
This is what Prof. Kemal Gözler, a constitutional law scholar, has termed the current state of constitutionalism in Turkey.[2] He argues that Turkey undergoes a process of de-constitutionalism through various ways and practices of constitutional bad faith, referring to David Pozen's recent article published in Harvard Law Review.[3] His argument is that constitutional bad faith practices employed by the constitutional institutions (mainly the executive, but also the judiciary) lead one to hold the view that there is no more a (valid) constitution in Turkey.
More clearly, Gözler argues that the basic principles of constitutionalism–such as the separation of powers, the independence of judiciary, the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms–do not hold true anymore in Turkey. Mark Tushnet's Editorial remarks in the last issue of I*CON that "studying the power maps involves studying constitutions in authoritarian nations, but perhaps not studying constitutionalism there"[4] can be regarded along the lines of the Gözler's analysis. Or the state of constitutionalism in Turkey can be studied as an example of abusive constitutionalism, with reference to David Landau.[5]
Whatever it is termed, one thing is certain that Turkey is undergoing a constitutional deadlock or crisis, and its indicators can be observed on many occasions.
After the failure of the constitution-making process under the previous Parliament's term of office (June 2011- July 2015), a new initiative was set in motion following the election held on November 1, 2015. To this effect, a Constitutional (Reconciliation) Commission was created in the Parliament. The Commission was composed, as in the previous example, of three members from each of the four political parties sitting in the Parliament and presided by the Speaker of the Parliament. However, this attempt too failed because the Commission was dissolved shortly after its establishment.[6]
The reason why the Commission could not carry on its task changes from one political party to another. The most important reason, on which the main opposition party–the Republican People's Party (CHP)–relies, is the ruling Pro-Islamic Justice and Development Party (AKP)'s insistence on presidentialism. In the CHP's view, presidentialism cannot be a system choice for Turkey, thus it cannot be accepted. The AKP, on the other hand, argues that every system alternatives, including presidentialism, could be debated in the Commission without any precondition, but the CHP hindered this discussion. The far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and the left-wing, Pro-Kurdish, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) seem to share the CHP's reason–albeit in different degrees–but also have their owns.
Although presidentialism was the main challenge for the Commission, it was not the only one. The political parties did not agree either on whether the Parliament could pass a new constitution in the technical sense of the term. The CHP and the MHP believe (though the latter is not very clear on this) that the Parliament is bound by the unamendable rules (referring to the first four articles of the Constitution). The AKP seems not to care about the CHP (and MHP)'s position. It appears that the Constitutional Court may be appealed to as the final arbiter to solve this matter, if such a constitution ignoring the unamendable rules is accepted. This type of situation will obviously put the Court in the middle of a legal and political turmoil, once again. [7]
The current phase of the constitutional crisis may render constitutionalism meaningless altogether in Turkey given that the ruling party alone is now drafting either a new constitution or a large scale constitutional amendment.[8] However, this is clearly in contradiction with the very idea of a constitution; i.e. a (legal as well as a political) text to be agreed on or consented by, at least, more than simple majority of the society, for a stable and durable functioning.
The statements made by the representatives of the AKP involved in the drafting process give the idea that the AKP will insist, by all means, on enacting a new constitution endorsing a presidential system, the details of which are not clear yet. The ruling party falls short only of (the support of) 14 MPs to achieve its aim. If the constitution is accepted in the Parliament by at least 330 MPs, but less than 367, then it has to be submitted to a referendum, which is obligatory according to the Amendment Rule (Art. 175). The possible rejection of the AKP's constitution, as well as its acceptance in the referendum, seems not to stop the constitutional struggle in Turkey; quite the opposite, it may exacerbate it.
Nevertheless, politicians are very creative to overcome the crisis, or get rid of the impasse. For example, according to an AKP MP, who himself is a lawyer and the head of the Justice Commission at the Parliament, the Parliament can abolish, within the scope of its constituent power, the entire existing-constitution. The MP, Ahmet İyimaya, has stated the following:
Abolishing the current constitution, which is within the scope of the constituent power of the Parliament, is more important than making a new one. And indeed, this will be a real achievement for the democracy. We may have to live without a constitution for 2 or 3 or 5 years, but remember that we will still have (organic) laws and constitutional institutions after we abolish the current constitution. Nevertheless, what is a more rational choice is put into force the new constitution concomitantly with abolishing the already-existing one.[9]
This statement should be taken seriously, as it seems to suggest an alternative way (or a solution!) to end the crisis, if the AKP fails to obtain the qualified majority necessary to pass a (new) constitution in the Parliament.[10]
Another indicator that Turkey is undergoing a constitutional crisis is the recent attempt to lift the immunity of MPs by way of a constitutional amendment proposed by the AKP. The target of the proposal appears to be the HPD's MPs.[11] It has been approved by the sub-commission and will be on the agenda of the General Assembly soon. The MHP unsurprisingly takes side with the AKP since the issue turns out to be on a patriotic matter. However, the proposal is supported by the CHP as well. But paradoxically enough, the same CHP argues that the proposal is contradictory to the Constitution.
A number of constitutional law scholars also expressed their views that the amendment proposal is contrary to the Constitution, since, the argument goes, the proposal aims to lift the immunity of certain MPs only and for a certain period of time. According to the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament, an MP has the right to defend himself before the Parliament during the debates, and Article 85 of the Constitution stipulates that an MP can bring the decision of Parliament lifting the immunity before the Constitutional Court. However, the proposal in question takes away these rights; thus, it is unconstitutional. Furthermore, the proposal is against the basic principles of criminal law incorporated in the Constitution, as the proposal will have an ex-post facto effect. [12]
It seems that this proposal will be, most probably, passed by the Parliament. When it is signed into law by the President, (or if it is approved in the referendum, when it has to be submitted to one), it will be possibly brought before the Constitutional Court by way of individual complaint mechanism. The Court will be harshly criticized however it rules in this possible case.
The result of all these situations is that any new constitution enacted under these conditions in Turkey will unlikely survive, or such a constitution will not possibly maintain functioning government in a stable way. It is not difficult to predict that a different majority composition of a future Parliament will try to amend, change or even abolish such a constitution. This is almost inevitable due to the politically divided and polarized condition of the society.[13]
Constitutional politics/law will be at the top of the agenda in Turkey in the short, medium and probably long terms. The crisis or deadlock, whatever it is termed, seems to continue, and the Constitutional Court will play a critical role in this picture.
Suggested Citation: Ali Acar, De-constitutionalism in Turkey?, Int'l J. Const. L. Blog, May 19, 2016, at: http://www.iconnectblog.com/2016/05/deconstitutionalism-in-Turkey
[1] Mark Tushnet, Varieties of Constitutionalism (I·CON 14, Issue 1: Editorial) at http://www.iconnectblog.com/2016/04/varieties-of-constitutionalism-i%C2%B7con-14-issue-1-editorial/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+I-CONnectBlog+(I-CONnect+Blog).
[2] Kemal Gözler, "Anayasasızlaştırma [De-constitutionalization], 17 Nisan, 2016, available at http://www.anayasa.gen.tr/anayasasizlastirma.pdf.
[3] David E. Pozen, "Constitutional Bad Faith", Harvard Law Review, February 2016, Vol 129, Issue 4, pp.884-955.
[4] Mark Tushnet, Varieties of Constitutionalism (I·CON 14, Issue 1: Editorial).
[5] David Landau, "Abusive Constitutionalism", University of California Davis Law Review, Vol. 47, pp. 189-260.
[6] "New Turkish Constitution talks collapse due to presidential system row", Hurriyet Daily News, February 16, 2016, at http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/new-turkish-constitution-talks-collapse-due-to-presidential-system-row.aspx?PageID=238&NID=95299&NewsCatID=338.
[7] I had reflected on this point earlier on the Blog. See Ali Acar, Is Turkey in the process of adopting a new constitution or a large scale constitutional amendment? Some questions concerning constitutional theory, Int'l J. Const. L. Blog, May 13, 2013, at: http://www.iconnectblog.com/2013/05/is-turkey-in-the-process-of-adopting-a-new-constitution-or-a-large-scaleconstitutional-amendment-some-questions-concerning-constitutional-theory.
[8] Ayla Jean Yackley and Nick Tattersall, "Turkish prime minister says no bargaining on new constitution", March 6, 2016, Washington Post, at https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/turkish-prime-minister-says-no-bargaining-on-new-constitution/2016/03/06/56bb9ba4-e3d3-11e5-bc08-3e03a5b41910_story.html.
[9] For the statement of Ahmet Iyimaya, Head of the Justice Commission at the Parliament, see (in Turkish) Daily Hurriyet, April 2, 2016 at http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/ahmet-iyimaya-5-yil-anayasasiz-kalabiliriz-40079950 . He had expressed a similar view a couple of years ago. See "İyimaya suggests continuing without constitution if commission fails", December 23, 2012 at https://www.cihan.com.tr/en/iyimaya-suggests-continuing-without-constitution-if-commission-fails-891748.htm.
[10] Except for two constitutional law scholars, no one has reflected, so far, upon this statement of the ruling Party's MP. Murat Sevinc," Kemal Bey, Selahattin Bey ve diğer beyler… [Mr. Kemal, Selahattin and Others]", April 3, 2016, Diken News Portal, at: http://www.diken.com.tr/kemal-bey-selahattin-bey-ve-diger-beyler; Kemal Gözler, "Anayasasızlaştırma [De-constitutionalization].
[11] Reuters, "Turkish justice ministry calls for lifting immunity of pro-Kurdish MPs" March 4, 2016 at: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-politics-prosecution-idUSKCN0W60OG.
[12] For example see, İbrahim Kaboglu (a constitutional law professor) "Anayasa Aykırı Anayasa Değişikliği [Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendment]" April 28, 2016, Daily Birgun, at http://www.birgun.net/haber-detay/anayasa-ya-aykiri-anayasa-degisikligi-110364.html ; Levent Koker (another constitutional law professor) "Hukuka Aykırı Olacaktır [It will be against the law]", April 12, 2016, at https://www.yarinabakis.com/2016/04/12/hukuka-aykiri-olacaktir-2/ ; Hikmet Sami Türk (a law professor and former Minister of Justice- 1) " Dokunulmazlıkları Kaldıran Anayasa Değişikliği 1 [Constitutional Amendment lifting the Immunity], April 18, 2016 Daily Milliyet, at http://www.milliyet.com.tr/dokunulmazliklari-kaldiran-anayasa/gundem/ydetay/2228876/default.htm.
[13] Riada Asimovic Akyol, "Turkey's pervasive political and social polarisation", February 8, 2016, Al-Jazerra at http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/02/turkey-pervasive-political-social-polarisation-160207140647531.html ; Gülseren Onanç, "Inclusive Ways To Peace And Democracy in Turkey", Turkish Policy Quarterly at http://turkishpolicy.com/article/781/inclusive-ways-to-peace-and-democracy-in-turkey
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This post was first sent to the Editors on May 7. Therefore, some points and facts need to be updated.
The first point is that although the CHP had declared that they would support the proposal and in fact did so in the sub-commission, the first round of the vote in the General Assembly has demonstrated that the majority of CHP's MPs did not vote for the proposal. The result of the first round indicates that the amendment may have to be submitted a referendum, as the total number of votes in favor of the proposal was below 367; this requires the amendment to be submitted to a referendum. However, if the CHP had voted for the proposal, the referendum would not be the issue.
The second point is that although the original remark in the Post that the amendment may be challenged before the Constitutional Court through individual (constitutional) complaint mechanism still holds, the first round of the vote hints that the amendment may be challenged before the Constitutional Court by an application of 110 MPs. The first round of the vote allows inferring this conclusion, which would be otherwise- i.e. should the CHP, institutionally, had supported the amendment- not possible. Yet, this conclusion awaits, for approval, the result of the second round of the vote, which will take place tomorrow (Friday).
In the second tour of the vote, the proposal has been approved by more than obligatory referendum margin (367), with the support of some CHP MPs; the total votes in favor the amendment are 374. This result implies that the Amendment Act does not have to be submitted to a referendum. However, according to the Amendment Rule of the Constitution, the President can still submit the Amendment Act to an optional referendum.
The change in the CHP's position, it is said, results from the fear that the AKP might immediately propose another constitutional amendment adopting a presidential or semi-presidential system, and then these two Amendment Acts may be submitted together to a (same) referendum. Taking into account the current majority support of the electorates of the Amendment lifting the lawmakers' immunity, i.e. it would be most probably approved by the majority of electorates in a possible referendum, the CHP, at least some of its deputies, has voted for the Amendment in the second tour. This is probably a strategic political manoeuvre, but it is truly an unprincipled one. Moreover, this manoeuvre may not bring about the desired result given the available constitutional option to submit the Amendment Act to an optional referendum.
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"The Moscova house is a volume with rectangular plan, placed on the fifth and top floor of a nineteenth century building, situated in a street corridor connecting the 'garden' of the city of Milan, the Sempione Park, to "Chinatown", whose pronunciation perfectly alludes today to that cosmopolitan quality of big and small cities. The longitudinal development of the plan measures 5×20 m: the elongated west side adjoins to a symmetrical apartment, presenting thus no openings, while towards east wide roof openings offer a broad view onto the skyline of Porta Garibaldi.
The structure is of masonry and the thick partition walls of pressed bricks of which it consists divide the space in four communicating areas, connected towards west by a series of aligned openings that offer a full visual lengthwise from one end to the other. On top of the one sided pitched wooden roof, a row of skylights delivers a significant amount of light towards the 'blind' side of the house.
The client is a young couple with two children who decides to return to live in Italy after many years abroad. The request consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room, a living room with adjoining kitchen, a reading area and a study for the children.
The program foresees to keep and emphasize the longitudinal axis as the functional and distributive solution to the project. The addition of a mezzanine on top of the axis strengthens the program and, together with a staircase system (one for each room), allows a fluid circulation: from each room it is possible to reach any part of the house, on both levels. A system of sliding doors designed to measure allows to separate, if required, individual areas thus allowing the desired degree of privacy.
The 'telescope' organization of ancient palaces, with their sequences of rooms, aligned doors and circular connection of all areas is here reinterpreted and rotated on the vertical plane.
The longitudinal axis acts moreover as an 'equipped corridor' hosting a system of wardrobes, the kitchen overlooking the living area, walk-in closets and the cabinets/desks on the upper level. In the living area a large bookcase, partially usable as desk, is an original piece of the designer Pietro Russo: the pantograph-like bookcase 'Romboidale' made of iron wood and brass, which he specially adapted to fulfill here the new, yet dual, function of equipped parapet. The collaboration with Pietro has been an occasion for exchange and dialogue on solutions, a fundamental aspect of a project that we like to call one of craftsmanship.
The choice of finishing materials accentuates once again the longitudinal axis: ceramic tiles of hexagonal shape, more durable and better suited for uses as kitchen, bathroom and laundry, run along the corridor and blend inlay-like with the teak floors of the bedrooms and the living. The teak slats are mounted in line to form wide longitudinal bands. The ceramic tiles covering the bathrooms, of an aquamarine color, present on the surface diamond-shaped reliefs which, in their simplicity, confer a vibrant light to the walls. Almost all the furniture of the house, including kitchen, closets, bathrooms fittings, is designed to measure, as well as doors and handles.
The cabinets of the equipped corridor and the kitchen are made of teak, the edge of which is visible from the front, while the shutters are covered in formica. The handles, designed and made to measure, are realized in galvanized steel, cut, folded and painted. The kitchen overlooks the living area and features a folding teak shelf that reveals internally the fires and the sink. The interior of the shelf is covered in formica of the same blue of the cabinets. In order to free up all the space within the rooms, closets and drawers have also been designed to measure and placed near the lowest points of the ceiling.
The design of the mezzanine combines the structural aspect with the purely compositive one. A perimetral ring constituted by a HEB iron beam is the bearing structure which carries, as secondary elements, pre-drilled metal brackets. To these individual walkable panels are bolted, consisting of a structural frame onto which the three millimeters thick micro perforated sheets are superimposed. The assembly sequence of the panels overall responds to a rhomboidal geometry. Natural light coming from the skylights can thus reach the lower level as, similarly, underlying artificial light delivers back to the upper level the geometries of the mezzanine.
In the children bedrooms, in order to ensure an adequate acoustic insulation, polycarbonate printed panels are applied on top of the metal sheets. The lighting of the corridor below runs lengthwise through an electrified track positioned within the HEB beam on the opposite side of the wardrobes. There are three staircases connecting to the mezzanine: one in the living and two in the bedrooms; for the last room, because of the two sided pitched roof and the reduced height, a pole was designed as a playful vertical connection. The design of the stairs is inspired by the pantograph ones, as intended originally. According to different environments the tread material changes: micro perforated metal sheets in the living to ensure maximum transparency and oak wood in the bedrooms, more comfortable material."
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Playing Roulette with Irish Luck?
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It is estimated that Irish punters gamble over €6 billion a year (equivalent to €14 million per day), with over 3 percent of Irish adults gambling online regularly, and 12 percent visiting bookmakers every week. While the industry is perhaps lagging behind some other English-speaking and European countries, there is no question, there has been some considerable growth in the past decade, given that annual amounts gambled by Irish people was only €1.6 billion 10 years ago.
This massive surge in spending has forced major gambling brands all over the world to turn their attention specially to the Irish gambling market. But despite its apparent prevalence, the shape of land and online gambling in the Emerald Isle is largely unknown to many, including its residents.
The Legal Landscape
The Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956 was the main document governing Irish gambling till the year 2015. While some of its details seemed out-of-step with the current world of gambling, a lot of the original legislation remained key, though amendments were made. A review of the law occurred in 2010, following criticism that they were growing increasingly dated (one article referred to a maximum stake of 6d and a maximum prize of 10 shillings) and that they were leaving 'all or nothing' regulation up to local authorities (either accepting all forms, or banning it completely).
The regulation of online gambling first registered on Irish statute books under the Horses and Greyhound Racing Act of 2001, which allowed Irish players to place wagers with online bookmakers based outside the country.
Then in 2015, Irish President Michael Higgins, on 15 March, signed into law the Betting (Amendment) Act. The law was conceived in response to the outdated Betting Act 1931 which also failed to address and account for the explosion of online gambling like the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956. The Betting Act 2015 now dictates all Irish gambling regulation including between Irish residents and foreign operators.
Poker is a very popular game in Ireland – indeed, the 'Paddy Power Irish Open' is one of the biggest poker tournaments of its kind in the world. The popularity of the game has made the transition into online poker rooms, where Irish players enjoy poker games.
Bingo is another hugely popular game, with approximately 44 percent of the adult population playing regularly.
In terms of sports betting, horse racing has a long history and a tremendous following in Ireland, thanks in no small part to the betting culture surrounding it. The Irish government takes a particular interest in its popularity and regulation, due to the taxes and levies that are generated from them. As far as traditional sports go, hurling and Gaelic football are both popular.
For centuries, the sport known to English-speakers today as Gaelic football was called 'Caid' -- it wasn't referred to under its new moniker until the late 19th century when the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) established a playing code for the sport. Played between two teams of 15 players, the objective is to score by kicking or striking the spherical ball over or under the opposing team's crossbar; one point is scored for the former, three for the latter.
In terms of match attendance, it is certainly the most popular sport in Ireland, but it is only in the past decade that there has been a noticeable growth in the popularity of Gaelic football betting. The main reason for this is down to the exciting options that Gaelic football betting markets can offer players that like spread betting – the high point totals accumulated in matches make it perfect for this.
The Future of Gambling in Ireland
The future of gambling online in Ireland looks bright following the passing of the Betting Act 2015, with many seeing it as a growing industry. One study anticipated that, now that it is properly regulated, online gambling in Ireland could be worth €7.5 billion to the economy by 2020. The popularity of sports betting – in particular horse and greyhound racing – and bingo shows no sign of waning, and so long as Ireland continues along its current course of updating its gambling laws, the phrase 'the luck of the Irish' will continue to be put to the test.
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It was a milestone night for the Dallas Stars: Rick Bowness coached his 2,500th NHL game, Roope Hintz scored his first career hat trick, and Braden Holtby secured the win in his game No. 500.
Hintz opened up the scoring within the first 75 seconds for the second consecutive game, only the 34th player in NHL history to do so per NHL Public Relations and first since captain Jamie Benn more than seven years ago. A flurry of penalties followed, but the scoreboard remained 1-0 throughout the first and most the second.
Then Hintz found the board yet again towards the end of the second, putting him on hat trick watch. Halfway through the third, linemate Joe Pavelski tipped the puck in to give Dallas a 3-0 lead. Holtby's bid for a shutout ended with 3:33 left in the game, but Hintz quickly made up for it by scoring an empty netter for the hat trick.
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McDonald's this week told financial analysts of its plans to install self-ordering kiosks and mobile ordering at its restaurants. It isn't the only food chain doing this.
The company that owns Chili's Grill & Bar also said this week it will complete a tablet ordering system rollout next month at its U.S. restaurants. Applebee's announced last December that it would deliver tablets to 1,800 restaurants this year.
The pace of self-ordering system deployments appears to be gaining speed. But there's a political element to this and it's best to address it quickly.
The move toward more automation comes at the same time pressure to raise minimum wages is growing. A Wall Street Journal editorial this week, "Minimum Wage Backfire," said that while it may be true for McDonald's to say that its tech plans will improve customer experience, the move is also "a convenient way...to justify a reduction in the chain's global workforce."
The Journal faulted those who believe that raising fast food wages will boost stagnant incomes. "The result of their agitation will be more jobs for machines and fewer for the least skilled workers," it wrote.
The elimination of jobs because of automation will happen anyway. Gartner says software and robots will replace one third of all workers by 2025, and that includes many high-skilled jobs, too.
Automation is hardly new to retail. Banks rely on ATMs, and grocery stores, including Walmart, have deployed self-service checkouts. But McDonald's hasn't changed its basic system of taking orders since its founding in the 1950s, said Darren Tristano, executive vice president of Technomic, a research group focused on the restaurant industry.
The move to kiosk and mobile ordering, said Tristano, is happening because it will improve order accuracy, speed up service and has the potential of reducing labor cost, which can account for about 30% of costs. But automated self-service is a convenience that's now expected, particularly among younger customers, he said.
"It's keeping up with the times, and the (McDonald's) franchises are going to clamor for it," said Tristano, who said any labor savings is actually at the bottom of the list of reasons restaurants are putting in these self-service systems.
McDonald's is already deploying mobile ordering in other countries. In France, you can order a McDonald's hamburger from a mobile device, tablet or desktop and pick it up later at a restaurant, said Thomas Husson, a Forrester analyst in a report.
"By reducing the stress of the ordering, McDonald's has significantly increased the average revenue per order," wrote Husson of the experience in France.
Chili's has deployed some 45,000 tablets from Ziosk, which makes the system. Ziosk CEO Austen Mulinder says the tablets are used for ordering drinks, appetizers and desserts and for making payments, but they remain optional for customers. The waitstaff will take the first drink and entrée orders, which are often modified by people at the table.
Mulinder said there's no capital cost to installation, and the multi-year subscription price for the system is more than offset by increased revenues it generates.
The tablet also includes games and an opportunity for people to give feedback, and to join a loyalty program. That creates the potential for increased sales, because customers aren't necessarily waiting to catch an employee's attention to refill a drink. It also avoids the frustration of waiting for the check, said Mulinder.
"Restaurants want to speak the language of the millennials and the language of millennials is digital," said Mulinder.
Wyman Roberts, the CEO of Chili's parent company, Brinker International, spoke to financial analysts this week in a conference call about the new system. "We're excited about the potential this has to create a stronger connection and smarter interactivity between us and our guests," said Roberts, according to a transcript by Seeking Alpha.


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Gwyneth Paltrow's Preferred Workout Music: Beyonce! Here's Why
Gwyneth Paltrow works out on the regular, as we know...but what we didn't know (until now) is that she has a specific kind of music that gets her going. According to trainer Tracy Anderson, Gwyneth feels most inspired to sweat when Beyonce tracks are playing. Tracy told E! News that, even though she tried to introduce new tunes to Gwyneth's workout routine, it didn't exactly take. "I played some house music for Gwyneth one Friday and she wasn't feelin' it and was like, Let's get some Beyonce up in here!' Music is such a big part of my workouts, you've really got to feel the music and get into it. If you don't love the song you're not going to work your hardest." And—catchiness of Beyonce's tunes aside—there may be a scientific reason for Gwyneth's reasoning in working out to her songs. Studies have suggested that music that hit within the perfect range of beats per minute (BPM)—below 100 BPM as you get warmed up, and up to 140 to 144 BPM to match your mid-workout pace—because it can motivate you, while also increasing speed and endurance. Some of Bey's songs that fall within the range: "Diva" (BPM), "Single Ladies"
Gwyneth Paltrow works out on the regular, as we know...but what we didn't know (until now) is that she has a specific kind of music that gets her going. According to trainer Tracy Anderson, Gwyneth feels most inspired to sweat when Beyonce tracks are playing.
Tracy told E! News that, even though she tried to introduce new tunes to Gwyneth's workout routine, it didn't exactly take. "I played some house music for Gwyneth one Friday and she wasn't feelin' it and was like, Let's get some Beyonce up in here!' Music is such a big part of my workouts, you've really got to feel the music and get into it. If you don't love the song you're not going to work your hardest."
And—catchiness of Beyonce's tunes aside—there may be a scientific reason for Gwyneth's reasoning in working out to her songs. Studies have suggested that music that hit within the perfect range of beats per minute (BPM)—below 100 BPM as you get warmed up, and up to 140 to 144 BPM to match your mid-workout pace—because it can motivate you, while also increasing speed and endurance. Some of Bey's songs that fall within the range: "Diva" (BPM), "Single Ladies" (technically 97 BPM but, due to backbeats, can register in the upper 100s), "Why Don't You Love Me" (137 BPM), "Drunk in Love" (140 BPM).
__Do you have any Beyonce on your workout playlist?
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Gran killed in bushfire was in 'absolute panic' as house caught fire
A grandmother-of-six who died in a bushfire in Australia was in an 'absolute panic' as flames engulfed her home.
Vivian Chaplain, 69, was alone in her house in Wytaliba, New South Wales, when the surrounding areas became a 'tunnel of fire' on November 8.
As the blaze spread, she rang her daughter-in-law, Chrystal Harwood, and told her: 'We're on fire. There's fire everywhere. I need the boys here now.'
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) rushed to her aid, but struggled to get through to the house, leaving her desperate family to beg for help on social media.
Ms Chaplain was later found unconscious and with serious burns, and died in hospital that same day, RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.
Ms Harwood said of their phone call: 'Before I even got to tell her to just get out, she'd hung up on me. I couldn't get back through to her. I tried so many times.
'She was amazing. She was such a strong, loving woman.'
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Ms Chaplain is one of three people to have been killed by bushfires raging through Australia's drought-stricken east coast, with dozens left injured and more than 150 homes destroyed.
Firefighters found another body on Saturday morning in a burned car near Glen Innes, a victim of the same fire, officials said.
While a third body was found later the same afternoon in a burned house at the village of Johns River, north of Taree.
A post-mortem will determine whether the victim is the 63-year-old woman who owns the house.
Five people have been reported missing in the same area, and more than 30 people, including firefighters, have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation, Fitzsimmons said.
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He noted that around 1,500 firefighters have been battling around 70 fires across New South Wales.
Damage assessment teams are still yet to reach some of the devastated areas.
Hundreds of people evacuated their homes along a 310-mile stretch between the Queensland state border to the coastal town of Forster.
Many spent the night in evacuation centres, while some slept in cars, officials report.
In Queensland, around 50 wildfires were raging on Saturday, with one firefighter suffering a broken leg in the response.
At least one house was lost in the fires, while 6,000 residents were evacuated from three communities in the state's southeast, police said.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned Australia to expect more bad news from the fire zones, describing them as 'absolutely chilling'.
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Mercedes-Benz GLK X204 DVD player Installation:
http://www.seicane.com/mercedes-benz-glk-x204-car-stereo-head-unit-upgrade-buying-guide-installation/#tab3
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http://www.seicane.com/android-mercedes-benz-a-class-w169-head-unit-stereo-upgrade-replacement-installation-user-manual/#tab3
Mercedes-Benz B Class W245 DVD player Installation:
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http://www.seicane.com/android-mercedes-benz-c-class-c180k-c200-head-unit-stereo-upgrade-replacement-installation-user-manu/#tab3
Mercedes-Benz Smart DVD player Installation:
http://www.seicane.com/android-mercedes-benz-smart-head-unit-stereo-upgrade-replacement-installation-user-manual/#tab3
Mercedes-Benz GLK Class X204 DVD player Installation:
http://www.seicane.com/android-mercedes-benz-glk-class-x204-head-unit-stereo-upgrade-replacement-installation-user-manual/#tab3
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2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz C Class W204 DVD player Installation:
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Mercedes Benz A Class W176 DVD player Installation:
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Audi A4 2013 DVD player Installation:
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1. Alwar: Alwar was formerly the capital of the princely state of Alwar or Ulwar in British India. This placeis not the touristiest destination, which is likely a good thing for those seeking classic Rajasthani attractions without the classic Rajasthani tourist hordes.
The city is located around 160 km south of Delhi and is surrounded by the Aravali Hills on all sides. Until the 17th century when the Rajputs seized it from the Jats, Alwar's strategic location meant that it saw plenty of warfare in its time.
Places of interest: The main attraction is Bal Quila, a towering fort that affords a 300m-high view of its surrounds. Just below lies Sagar tank and the City Palace, worth visiting particularly for its museum, which contains a fine array of weaponry and Arabic and Sanskrit manuscripts. Apart from these, the elegant balconies of the Vinay Vilas Palace are a must visit for a dose of the Mughal culture. Alwar is also the access point to Sariska National Park.
2. Migratory Cranes of Khichan: A small Rajasthani village, located 140 kms North West of Jodhpur, Khichan is home to the migratory birds, black-and-grey demoiselle cranes. These birds, which migrate every winter from Central Asia, have been congregating in the village for as long as the villagers can remember.
They come to this area attracted by the vast open scrublands around the village. The WelcomHeritage Lalniwas located in Phalodi (5km from Khichan), organizes birding trips.
3. Mount Abu walks: The hilly plateau, dotted with temples, forts, lakes, and dense patches of forest, on which Mount Abu is located, makes for interesting walks. You could also walk to the famous Diwara temples, about an hour away.
Furthermore, located just 11 kms north of town is Achalgarh which has a few temples and a small village atop this hill, which offers spectacular views of the countryside. 3 kms from Dilwara is the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuarywhich is home to bears, fox, wild boar and a number of species of birds.
4. Kite festival, Jaipur: The residents of Jaipur have transformed the leisurely past-time of kite-flying into an art form. Every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti a Kite Festival is held in Jaipur. Kites of various sizes, shapes and colours take over the skies, preparations of which begin days and sometimes even months in advance.
The festival includes a 'kite fight', at which competitors try to cut each other's strings with glass-coated lines. There is plenty of food, music and the folk dances to enjoy during this festival.
5. Pokaran: Pokaran, well-known as being the site of India's 1998 nuclear tests, is a quiet little gem that not everyone thinks of exploring. Since it isn't very crowded, that adds to the charm. It's got all the requisites for a proper Rajasthan holiday — a fort, an old bazaar, jeep safaris to wildlife environments, bird-watching, etc.
Also, interesting is the fact that in Pokaran about 300 families make terracotta pottery in traditional style, as well as artifacts and home accessories.
This is a means of local income and these artifacts can turn out to be excellent souvenirs for you to take back with you.
This Fort, built between 1119 and 1121, popularly known as the Fort of the Hooded Cobra, is like a stroll through history with its various power struggles and intrigues. Various Maharajas and sultans battled for control of this historical Fort and each king made additions to the fort. The visitors can witness the Rajput- and Mughal-influenced palaces and buildings, temples and mosques along with carved baoris, gardens and a much admired water system, which used to recycle every drop of water. It is here near this Fort in Nagaur that the annual Nagaur Cattle Fair is held. Reputed to be second largest cattle fair in India, the cattle fair is an amalgamation of various traditional activities, a lot of colour and can prove to be haven for people who want to experience the real rural India.
7. Desert National Park: This National Park lying near Jaisalmer, covers an area of over 3,162km and is one of the best examples of desert habitat in the country. Try walking through the Desert National Park and you can spot animals, birds and reptiles like the endangered Great Indian Bustard to herds of chinkara, desert cat, desert fox, sand grouses, buzzards, monitor lizard, saw-scaled viper and the spiny-tailed lizard, etc.
You can also opt for safaris.
8. Crafts in Barmer: To most people Barme, 53km south of Jaisalmer and 224km west of Jodhpur, is nothing more than an arid desert town, with nothing to offer to travelers. The reality, though, is that there is beauty even in this wasteland. Beautiful block-printed fabrics, delicate handcrafted wood furniture, pottery, carpets and fine embroidery add colour to this otherwise dull town.
It's not just crafts that draw people to this town; the songs of the Bhopas, the priest singers, and the music of the Muslim dholis are also famous.A crafts hunt in the crowded Sadar Bazaar is must do whenever on a trip to the royal state of Rajasthan.
9. Moolsagar: Comprising a garden, a Raj Mahal and step-wells, Moolsagar, which was once the summer retreat for the royal family of Jaisalmer, sits oasis-like in the desert.Located 9km from Jaisalmer, it is perfect place for travelers who are looking for some quiet since with just the desert surrounding the camp, you are assured of complete privacy.
After moving about and getting awed and inspired and blown away by the charms that Rajasthan has to offer, relax in the isolation of the Moolsagar camp while local artists regale you with exuberant folk songs and dances.
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Q: How to print a returned tuple in another method If I have two methods:

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*one is a method that changes a string into a tuple and returns it.

*other method prints out the tuple returned.

At the end how would I do this?
Input would be something like "12345 firstName lastName otherInfo".
def information(sentence):
    splitUp = sentence.split(' ')
    return sentence

def printAsString():
    "".join(sentence)
    print(sentence)

A: Here is one way to do it. But what is your objective? This code is kind of pointless...
def information(sentence):
    '''Splits the sentence on space and returns it as tuple'''
    split_up = tuple(sentence.split(' '))
    return split_up

def print_as_string():
    '''Prints tuple as string'''
    sentence = "welcome to SO dear friend"
    print(" ".join(information(sentence)))

if __name__ == "__main__":
    print_as_string()

A: It would be
print ''.join(employeeInfo)

But my question is where on earth did employeeInfo came form?

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Whisper White cardstock layered with a piece of Designer series paper creates the layers. Using the Build A Cupcake punch and some scrap pieces of chocolate chip, pink pirouette, and cherry cobbler she created the focal point!


AC Milan are interested in scouting one of France's brightest talents, Calciomercato sources revealed.
Kylian Mbappé is another young star in AS Monaco's constellation, the 17-year-old being one of the leading lights in Les Bleus' winning U19 European Championship run.
Problem is, the youngster is not getting much playing time in Ligue 1, managing only a measly 49 minutes so far this season. Despite being told by many that he's big-headed and trying to rush things, it doesn't look like the Parisian is letting anyone discourage him.
Kylian isn't happy, I can see that" Wilfrid began. "Some say that he's only 17 and should calm down, but he wants to play.
Mbappé is the youngest goalscorer in Monaco's history, having netted against Troyes when 17 years and 62 days old, beating the record of Thierry Henry.
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Do you like my tricked-up E-P2?
Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bilzmale, Apr 12, 2010.
Couldn't resist pampering my new baby. Most of my big gear is sold so cash flow is liquid at the moment.
Hand made leather case from Aki-Asahi and strap from Gordy's.
No tripod, card or battery access with the case on.
Great choice of leather type for the aki asahi case! I'm tempted to get a gordy/andy neck strap as well. I already have the wrist strap. I'll try to take a shot of my setup as well and post it here.
Nice setup. How long did you have to wait for your case to arrive?
Very stylish. The custom leather accessories give the camera a more personal look and feel.
Looks great, I prefer to go naked - but a leather wrist strap is fantastic for the E-P2.
Thanks folks. Akim I had a mixup with my case - they forgot to send it but when I enquired they were most apologetic and it left Japan on a Friday and I had it in Australia by Monday. Postage internationally is only $3 US.
If going naked or having direct contact with your camera's body shape appeals to you, here's my setup with the JnK leather skin and the Andy wrist-strap (Singapore version of Gordy's).
I'm expecting a vented hood from ebay for the 17mm lens. I'll post an updated pic once it arrives.
I started looking at skins but the real leather sucked me in. Got a vented lens hood (Leica style) coming for my 20mm as well ($10 - couldn't pass that up).


Something as simple as finding the perfect white shirt should be as easy as ducking down to Trader Joes for some milk but in reality finding that perfect T-shirt is no easy feat.
The classic white T-shirt, like the LBD, a tailored blazer and a great pair of jeans is a necessary wardrobe staple. On the plus side, they are available in abundance, the downside however is that being spoilt for choice can be overwhelming, leaving us on a downward spiral into indecisiveness.
Have you ever set out on a mission to find that perfect white T-shirt only to return home empty handed (or with ten pairs of shoes you really didn't need)? Well… We have! So, we wanted to cut out the tireless days of wandering the grove and constant web surfing and round up our favorite White tees to make life a little easier.
Most of us have a particular style we gravitate to when it comes to a T-shirt. if you are big busted you might opt for a v-neck, if you are small busted you might find you suit a crew neck better…Whatever your T of choice there are millions to choice from at many different price points.
I've broken it down into three separate groups according to what is hot right now. A popular T-shirt trend of the minute is the distressed/ripped and undone look of which are readily available at most Young women's fashion chains. Of course we have our classics that never go out of style- The humble crew and V neck and finally a new era of T-shirt which incorporates a lace up front to add that extra bit of detail to an otherwise classic silhouette.


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Transformers: Cybertron War for
Rebirth of a myth
The myth of the Transformers was born during the eighties, when through TV was airing the popular animated series that raises many fans and enthusiasts. The origins of success, however, are unearthed in the editions badged Hasbro toy, which they dragged with them the success of bringing the brand to have assets of films, manga and video games of course. Transformers: Cybertron War for arises mainly due to the success that the series has in recent years on the big screen, success has brought with it many crowds of fans.
So what better opportunity to return to dancing after a period of little success? Let's see if the combination, Activision and High Moon Studios development team, has managed to design a product to satisfy the masses.
A title split in half ...
Transformers: Cybertron War for all the features that today's qualifications should include: single-player campaign mode and online competitive and cooperative. Alas for defects scattered here and there, all is not successful as we wanted ... let's see what went wrong and contrary to what else is wrong.
The campaign of the product brings with it a fundamentally well-built structure with the mechanics of the classic Third Person Shooter well defined and working. Eroded in the narrative, however, we will involve the most trivial war between two factions (also narrated no frills) and the low efficiency of AI enemies or teammates. In addition, the environment is very attractive and yet very different and not too functional to the cause. This element, not least, makes it less attractive to the adventure series that will slip away in about ten hours. The situation is different due to the cooperative mode, which will bring a bit of salt in the path to bring to fruition, but nothing more. Different story for how multiplayer really well orchestrated and full of interesting ideas. Thanks to a stable netcode and almost never a dancer, we divide multi-player competitive battles that we will manage various kinds of elements blended together well. The growth of our people, divided between four different categories (scout, soldier, leader and scientist), followed step by step their different skills which will be available in battle by encouraging them to move forward and evolve our protagonist killing blows.
In addition to fun and functional competitive mode, you add the classic and ever used today, Horde option, where we will face an ever increasing amount of enemies ready to skin us. We can therefore say that Transformers: Cybertron War for a title that can be divided into two separate experiences, a successful and well characterized, the other the single-player, a little stronger and deeper.
A winning product anyway.
Title Activision therefore unable to carve out a role of thickness in the gaming scene today, especially thanks to its field multiplayer. The gameplay is very well structured in the section on the world of online, but tedious and front linear single player campaign. Longevity, in this case, can carve out a role through the fun options as successful multiplayer that will keep you glued to the screen for some time.
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WHEN OUR BUSINESS WAS BORN BACK IN 2009, I DOVE RIGHT INTO PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS. BY THE TIME 2016 CAME TO AN END, WE KNEW WE WANTED TO TAKE A BIG STEP BACK FROM IT AND FOCUS ON NEW THINGS.
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A workout on the AeroPilates Reformer machine is similar to a circuit workout. You alternate between strength and flexibility exercises while improving your cardio conditioning. Cardiovascular interval workouts can help boost your metabolism to burn calories while you strengthen and tone your muscles. Workouts on the AeroPilates Reformer are low impact even when you use the cardio rebounder on the machine, because you are lying down. The supine position alleviates impact stress on your joints. You can complete AeroPilates workouts in about 30 minutes.
Exercises such as the scissors lengthen and strengthen the leg muscles. Jogging on the rebounder mat improves cardio function while working the lower body. Condition and strengthen your upper body by doing arm beats by pulling your body weight with your arms using the cables. Try to complete 10 repetitions of each exercise. Remember to focus on your breathing while performing exercises on the AeroPilates Reformer.
The Level Two AeroPilates workout includes familiar lower body exercises such as the Hundred and the Frog. Controlled breathing is a critical element of all Pilates exercises, especially the Hundred. Choo Choo Circles are more advanced than other lower body Pilates exercises and may require some practice to master. Beginners should not attempt advanced Pilates exercises unless aided by a certified Pilates instructor.
Warm up before any workout by doing some light exercise. A warm-up routine is essential to reduce the risk of injury and to get your muscles ready for more intense exercise. Warm up for five to 10 minutes or until you just begin to sweat. Once your heart rate is slightly elevated and you break a sweat, you are ready for more strenuous exercise. Cool down for five to 10 minutes after your workout to slow your heart rate back to normal and relax your muscles after your workout. Cooling down may also help to eliminate waste products in your muscle tissues to reduce the risk of muscle soreness. Your warm-up and cool-down should include stretches.
Follow the instructions about how to safely use your AeroPilates Reformer. Place the machine on a stable surface. Make sure the machine is clear of all obstacles on each side, below and above the machine. Check for worn and loose parts before each workout. Wear close-fitting clothing without strings, belts or loose ends that may become entangled in the machine's moving parts. Don't let children play on your AeroPilates machine. Get a complete physical examination and consult with your doctor prior to beginning any exercise program.


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Q: Cookie policy in htmlunit How do you specify a cookie policy in htmlunit to accept all cookies?

A: Just recreate the whole CookieManager class:
Here is source of the class: http://jarvana.com/jarvana/view/net/sourceforge/htmlunit/htmlunit/2.8/htmlunit-2.8-sources.jar!/com/gargoylesoftware/htmlunit/CookieManager.java?format=ok
Now lookup this method public synchronized Set<Cookie> getCookies(final URL url)
in there you find this:
   public static final String HTMLUNIT_COOKIE_POLICY = CookiePolicy.BROWSER_COMPATIBILITY; //default
   final CookieSpec spec = registry_.getCookieSpec(HTMLUNIT_COOKIE_POLICY);

   for (final org.apache.http.cookie.Cookie cookie : all) {
        if (spec.match(cookie, cookieOrigin)) {
            matches.add(cookie);
        }
    }

Remote the specs matching statement if (spec.match(cookie, cookieOrigin)) you you should accept all cookies regardless on policy. And/or you can work up ACCEPT_ALL_COOKIES flag and by pass the specs matching if that is the policy indicated in the configuration.

A: Some solutions with source code modifications.

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*You can simply remove cookieSpec.validate(cookie, cookieOrigin); line from org.apache.http.client.protocol.ResponseProcessCookies in httpClient

*In htmlUnit you can create your own strategy and use it in com.gargoylesoftware.htmlunit.CookieManager instead of
  public static final String HTMLUNIT_COOKIE_POLICY = CookiePolicy.BROWSER_COMPATIBILITY;
  ...
  final CookieSpec spec = registry_.getCookieSpec(HTMLUNIT_COOKIE_POLICY);

Optionally it should depends from constructor parameter of CookieManager but authors doesn't think so)
 /**
  * HtmlUnit's cookie policy is to be browser-compatible. Code which requires access to
  * HtmlUnit's cookie policy should use this constant, rather than making assumptions and using
  * one of the HttpClient {@link CookiePolicy} constants directly.
  */

So if you want implement your own Cookie strategy or deal with cases where CookiePolicy.BROWSER_COMPATIBILITY isn't  browser capability you should modify code.


BUFFALO, N.Y. -- "Get a routine colonoscopy whether or not you are taking hormone therapy after menopause."
That is the primary message women should take away from the latest study from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) on the relationship of estrogen and progestin replacement and colon cancer, said study co-author Jean Wactawski-Wende, Ph.D., from the University at Buffalo.
Results of the study, which appeared in the March 4 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, showed that while there were fewer colon cancers among women in the treatment group than among women taking a placebo, colon cancers that did develop in the treatment group were more advanced when diagnosed, suggesting a poorer outcome.
Wactawski-Wende, second author on the study, co-directs UB's WHI Vanguard Center and is an assistant professor of social and preventive medicine and gynecology and obstetrics. "The results of the current study that show more advanced cancers in the treatment group are somewhat puzzling," said Wactawski-Wende. "We think it's possible that women receiving estrogen and progestin may have attributed colon cancer symptoms, such as constipation, diarrhea, cramping or stomach pain, to the hormone treatment, and delayed cancer screening. Or they may have been distracted from reporting potential symptoms of colon cancer by symptoms related to their HRT therapy, such as vaginal bleeding.
"It's also possible that the hormone treatment only prevents pre-cancerous lesions from progressing," she said. "Study participants weren't screened for colon cancer when they entered the study, and colon screening wasn't part of the WHI activities, so we don't know if those who were diagnosed with colon cancer during the study already had cancerous polyps."
The current study updates findings from the WHI on colorectal cancer reported in 2002, when the estrogen plus progestin replacement trial was halted. The study was stopped because, contrary to expectations, data showed that the overall impact of the treatment on the health of postmenopausal women was not positive. Both the initial and current study of estrogen plus progestin reported a positive impact on colorectal cancer risk, however.
The updated analysis showed that, among the 8,506 women in the study, there was a 44 percent decrease overall in the risk of colorectal cancer in the estrogen plus progestin group, or 6 fewer cases per 10,000 women treated per year.
However, 76 percent of the colorectal cancers in this group were more advanced (had spread to other parts of the body) versus 49 percent in the women receiving a placebo. "These results give us one more reason to talk about the importance of screening and colonoscopy," said Wactawski-Wende. "All women should consider a colonoscopy after 50, whether or not they take hormones."
WHI researchers will continue to follow all the women in the study to learn more about the effects of hormone replacement on colorectal cancer, she said.
Additional primary authors on the study were Rowan T. Chlebowski, M.D., Ph.D., from Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute; Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, Portland, Ore.; F. Allan Hubbell, M.D., M.S.P.H., from the University of California-Irvine; Joao Ascensao, M.D., Ph.D., from George Washington University; Rebecca J. Rodabough, Victoria M. Taylor, M.D., M.P.H., Chu Chen, Ph.D., and Emily White, Ph.D., from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Carol A. Rosenberg, M.D., from Evanston Northwestern Healthcare; Randall Harris, M.D., Ph.D., from Ohio State University, and Lucile L. Adams-Campbell, Ph.D., from Howard University Cancer Center.


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ATLANTA The creative torch has been passed at Tribe, with Jim Newbury arriving as senior vice president and creative director. He succeeds agency founder and CEO, Elizabeth Cogswell Baskin, in the role.
Newbury, 51, previously was creative director at ComGroup/MRA in Atlanta for seven years. He also has been an art director and assistant creative director at shops such as McCann Erickson, Fitzgerald + Co., WestWayne and GSD&M.
Baskin, who opened the independent Atlanta shop in 2002, remains Tribe's CEO. She hired Newbury because growth at the agency demanded more creative manpower.
Newbury said he plans to add at least three new staffers to the four currently in the creative department. In the past, the 10-person agency has relied heavily on freelance creatives to work on many of its accounts.
Newbury said he specializes in helping new agencies grow. When he joined ComGroup, the shop had only two employees. When he left, it employed 18 and billings reached $10 million, he said. While at ComGroup, he worked with clients such as ADT, the Oxford American magazine and CARE.
"I'm looking forward to helping build a strong agency that appreciates the value of great creative," he said.
Tribe's client roster includes Porsche Cars North America, UPS, The Home Depot and Mannington Floors.


Looking back on it, I'm not entirely sure how we wound up with four alpacas. It was almost as if we woke up one morning and they were there.
True, we had been "testing the waters" for some time, visiting local alpaca ranches and signing up for alpaca newsletters.
1. They are very cute.
2. They don't eat much.
3. They are very cute.
4. In many circles, they are seen as very cute.
They are also Very Valuable, for reasons I haven't quite gotten to the bottom of. Let me qualify that. They are Very Valuable if they are capable of breeding; if they are incapable of breeding, not so much. In that way, they are sort of like 1980s-era welfare programs.
Being a journalist, it is unlikely that I will be laying out $20,000 on a female alpaca or $150,000 for a champion herd sire. Our new silver alpaca named Sterling would have been one of the latter, except that - and I describe this at the risk of agitating Del. LeRoy Myers - one of his testicles did not pop into place, so instead of selling for $150,000, he sold for $500.
This should be a sober lesson for males of every species. Without our reproductive proclivities, we would be viewed as so much useless protoplasm, barely worth cost of the hay it takes to keep us alive.
So with one exception, ours are pretty much pets - placeholder text, so to speak, to see if this is an enterprise we want to get into on a greater scale. And of course, when I say "we" I mean "Beth." Although I confess, they are tough critters not to get attached to with a quickness.
The exception that I mentioned is a high-quality herd sire named Copperfield that we bought from a farm in Kentucky for the standard $500 pet cost because the ranch had too many males - sort of the opposite problem of what they have in China, I take it.
But now it seems there was some kind of internal "misunderstanding" and he shouldn't have been let go at this price. So while they work it out - and being good people, I'm sure they will - the farm is temporarily withholding his paperwork, which, apparently, is more valuable than the animal itself.
It's much ado about a glorified billy goat, in my opinion, and we're pretty pleased with Copper, whether he comes with his own personal Magna Carta or not.
And the tall, elegant, coal-black Copperfield certainly doesn't care. He immediately made himself comfortable with his new, self-appointed role as the barnyard pope, lording over the donkeys, goats and dogs with a calm, regal benevolence that comes with the knowledge that everything on the 15 acres revolves around him.
The bouvier des Flandres named Opie had kind of served in this role up until last week - with the exception of the "calm, regal benevolence" part. Opie ruled with a scepter of enthusiasm and a crown of frenzy.
Using these tools, the only ones he knows, he immediately tried to bring Copper, Sterling and the other two members of the nativity scene under his paw with the usual sprints, dives, leaps and ostentatious head tossing.
He might have saved himself the swashbuckling, because King Copper, for one, clearly was not impressed.
Opie was used to large farm animals bolting away in submission, but what had worked in the past failed in the present. Copperfield merely strolled over to Opie with all the urgency of a highway worker and lowered his ample neck toward the dog with a bemused, "what have we hereness" that knocked Opie completely off stride.
Poor dog. He hasn't quite been the same since. He's taken to long, quiet bouts of meditation and introspection until he can figure out what this new turn of events means. When he finds out, I hope he lets me know.


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Netflix stops insisting it will never support offline videos
In which Netflix learns to never say never.
By Jared Newman
TechHive |
Netflix has stopped insisting that it will never let subscribers download videos for offline playback.
"We should keep an open mind on this," Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said during an earnings call, Recode reports. "We've been so focused on click-and-watch and the beauty and simplicity of streaming. But as we expand around the world, where we see an uneven set of networks, it's something we should keep an open mind about."
In December 2014, Netflix spokesman Cliff Edwards gave a much different answer to the question of offline playback, telling TechRadar that it's "never going to happen." Edwards explained that downloads were a "short term fix for a bigger problem" of making the video service more accessible over Wi-Fi.
Later, after rival Amazon started supporting offline video playback on iOS and Android, Netflix offered a different explanation: Making users deal with downloads was just too complicated. "It's not going to be instant, you have to have the right storage on your device, you have to manage it, and I'm just not sure people are actually that compelled to do that, and that it's worth providing that level of complexity," Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt told Gizmodo last December.
Netflix isn't entirely wrong. In-flight Wi-Fi is slowly becoming fast enough to stream videos from 35,000 feet, some hotels allow Netflix streaming on guestroom TVs at no extra charge, and T-Mobile's Binge On program lets subscribers stream unlimited Netflix videos—albeit at 480p resolution—without eating into data caps.
Still, these are exceptions to the rule that binging on Netflix outside the home can be difficult or cost-prohibitive, and this is especially true in some overseas markets where the company is hoping to fuel its growth. In January, Netflix expanded its footprint to more than 190 countries, with India, Russia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Poland among the new additions.
Why this matters: While Hastings' comments don't necessarily mean that offline playback is imminent for Netflix, the change in tone is noteworthy as the company looks to expand its brand of binge watching to more countries. And with Amazon now offering monthly Prime and streaming-only subscriptions—complete with download support—Netflix now has plenty of motivation to figure out its own solution.
[ Further reading: The best streaming TV services ]
Jared Newman covers personal technology from his remote Cincinnati outpost. He also publishes two newsletters, Advisorator for tech advice and Cord Cutter Weekly for help with ditching cable or satellite TV.


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Justia › US Law › Case Law › Federal Courts › Courts of Appeals › Sixth Circuit › 1991 › Jack Toundaian, Plaintiff-appellant, v. Eastern Michigan University, Defendant-appellee
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Jack Toundaian, Plaintiff-appellant, v. Eastern Michigan University, Defendant-appellee, 949 F.2d 397 (6th Cir. 1991)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - 949 F.2d 397 (6th Cir. 1991)
Before NATHANIEL R. JONES and MILBURN, Circuit Judges, and ENGEL, Senior Circuit Judge.
Jack Toundaian, proceeding by and through counsel, appeals from the judgment of the district court dismissing his complaint filed pursuant to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq. The parties have waived oral argument. This case has been referred to a panel of the court pursuant to Rule 9(a), Rules of the Sixth Circuit. Upon examination, this panel unanimously agrees that oral argument is not needed. Fed. R. App. P. 34(a).
Seeking monetary damages, Toundaian alleged, inter alia, that Eastern Michigan University did not hire him as its Director of Purchasing because of his age. He also alleged that he had an employment contract as the bookstore manager for Eastern Michigan University and that the contract was breached when his employment was terminated mid-year. The remaining allegations contained in the complaint have been abandoned on appeal and will not be discussed herein.
The case was submitted to a magistrate judge who recommended that the defendant's motion for summary judgment be granted. The magistrate judge concluded that Toundaian could not show that he was the best qualified candidate for the position and that he could not show that he was not hired on the basis of his age. The magistrate judge also concluded that the claim for breach of contract was without merit. The district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation over Toundaian's objections.
Upon de novo review, see Hines v. Joy Mfg. Co., 850 F.2d 1146, 1149 (6th Cir. 1988), we find no error.
Toundaian was the 48 year old manager of Eastern Michigan University's bookstore when his position was terminated as the result of the University's decision to lease the bookstore operation to a private corporation. Toundaian applied for the vacant position of Director of Purchasing but was not selected for employment. Instead, the job went to a 34 year old man.
The issue on appeal is not whether Toundaian established a prima facie case for employment discrimination. Assuming arguendo that a prima facie case was established, the issue is whether Toundaian carried his burden of proof by rebutting defendant's legitimate, nondiscriminatory explanation for not hiring him. See Texas Dep't of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248, 252-53 (1981). We hold that he did not carry his burden of proof. The record is devoid of any evidence indicating that the selection committee made its decision based on anything other than a good faith comparison of the merits of each applicant's credentials.
Similarly, Toundaian failed to establish the existence of an annually renewable employment contract for the term of one year and cannot therefore state a claim for breach of contract.
Accordingly, the judgment of the district court is hereby affirmed pursuant to Rule 9(b) (3), Rules of the Sixth Circuit.


The Canadian Government hinted Blackberry that because telecommunication is a sensitive area therefore it would not allow Lenovo to purchase Blackberry. According to sources the reason why Ottawa would not let Lenovo to buy or acquire Blackberry is that it is a telecommunication company and there are millions of Blackberry users which uses its secure services.
What ever company would acquire Blackberry would have access to all this sensitive data and this is a big concern for Canadian Government because it does not want its sensitive information going into China or any Chinese company.
Blackberry is actively persuading in finding a company that can purchase or acquire after the poor financial situation of the company and many companies including Facebook and other are showing interest but nothing is confirm officially.
No Reviews Yet for Lenovo Wanted To Buy Blackberry.


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Q: How to implment tracking pixel on submit button with iframe

Imagine I have iframe , by which we want to track activity on registration on our site, we want to implement it on submit button , how should I make it ? should I just add this iframe inside of submit button , or there is some other way , what I mean , see below
<button type="submit">
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</button>

A: Iframes are not allowed inside buttons… but there's no reason to put one there anyway.
Tracking pixels are used to detect when a page is loaded.
It doesn't make sense to try to put them in any specific part of a page.
If you want to track when the form is submitted either:

*

*Put the tracking pixel on the page the form is submitted to

*Use a JS based tracker which responds to the click event on the button or the submit event of the form


Though the weight you are carrying today may seem very heavy and nearly unmovable, the Apostle Paul describes our affliction as "light". You may feel that the battle you are facing today is anything but light! The Lord understands that feeling, but thankfully the verse does not stop there.
The next phrase reminds us that though we are afflicted, it is "but for a moment". Our battle is temporary! Not only is it temporary, but it is also promised to work "for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory".
The load we carry in our daily lives cannot compare to the glory that it will bring Him in eternity. The circumstances we see around us are temporary, but thanks be to God that those things that He provides for us that we cannot see are eternal!
Be encouraged today that not matter what you are facing, it is "but for a moment"… our time is running short, and our Lord will soon be coming for us in the air!


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Joss Whedon's movie Serenity is a gem. It's an edgy, well directed and marvelously written film. Dialogue so rich, thick and shiny it stands on its own in peaks, like butter icing. It's the real thing. Its aficionados are known as "Browncoats," after the rebel group that fought the central alliance of power in the war for independence. A war they lost.
Serenity is based on the short-lived television series Firefly. Want to become a convert? Buy Firefly or it's big-screen counter-part Serenity, now available on DVD.
Order the entire series on DVD. Firefly and Serenity have both been hailed by the vast majority of film critics as exciting, edgy, top-notch fun. Check out the lowdown at IMDB or Rotten Tomatoes
I'm betting that given time, this film will build respect for what is one of the most intelligent, and at the same time kick-ass science fiction phenomena to come along in years. If you've never experienced Firefly or Serenity, follow the links below for more information.
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Universal Pictures has pushed the release of the Tom Hardy gangster film "Legend" back by more than a month.
The studio will now release the picture in a handful of theaters in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 20, slowly expanding to additional theaters before going wide on Dec. 11.
"Legend" was originally slated for release on Oct. 2, where it would have debuted against "The Martian" with Matt Damon and an Imax-only limited release of "The Walk," a 3D look at Philippe Petit's tightrope walk between the Twin Towers. Both of those films are geared at the same adult audience that "Legend" wants to attract.
In its new slot, "Legend" will go up against "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2," which will be more geared at younger crowds, and will face its fiercest competition from thriller "The Secret In Their Eyes."
"Legend" centers on the Kray twins, infamous British crime lords who rose to power in Swinging London. Brian Helgeland, the writer of "L.A. Confidential," directs the film, which Studiocanal, Working Title Films and Cross Creek Pictures backed. It screened at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.