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12 December 2021 Harbour Bridge Northern Access Project
The three competing designs for the new Northern Access Cycleway addition to the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been revealed by Transport for NSW this week
Developed in collaboration with a team led by Aspect Studios and including EOCengineers, Yerrabingin , Design 5, Josh Milston and Electrolight, our scheme departs from the reference design by following the existing western alignment of the Bradfield Highway viaduct as closely as possible. This approach allows the much loved Bradfield Park at Milson's Point to remain largely undisturbed and minimises impacts on the iconic sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge to the south for most park users.
Tasked with conceiving a new element as an addition to one of the most recognisable structures in the world, our team's approach focused on developing a solution with the lightest possible touch.
The skeletal form of our proposal reduces the structure to its essence, with an organic assembly almost lighter than air, inspired by movement through and across water and symbolising the threading of a new connection between Gadigal and Cammeraygal lands.
The proposed cycleway culminates over 20 years of planning and option analysis by Transport for NSW. On completion, the project will see the delivery of a much needed missing link in Sydney's active transport network, with a piece of infrastructure designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
For details of the alternative proposals, see https://caportal.com.au/tfnsw/sydney-harbour-bridge-cycleway/design-teams

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How to lose a voter in two easy steps
Mar 26, 2008 by karnythia	in Angry at Politicians
Step 1: Throw rocks from inside your glass house…
Clinton: Wright 'would not have been my pastor' Did I miss her distancing herself from Ferraro and Steinem after their comments? Because last I heard she was still very close to both of them. And their comments were presented in context as opposed to snippets of a much larger speech that actually was not racist. Too bad the same can't be said of Ferraro and Steinem's commentaries. I'm also wondering why she mentioned denouncing Don Imus. It is not as though they were close, or even on friendly terms. He went after her on his show on a fairly regular basis.
Step 2: Decide the voters are too stupid to see the glass walls…
Meanwhile we're supposed to ignore her lying about getting shot at in Bosnia, and instead continue going in circles about Obama's religious ties. While we're talking religion what about Hillary Clinton's ties to The Family and Doug Coe? Now, I don't particularly care about her religious affiliation or whether or not she cut off Steinem and Ferraro in her personal life. But I do care that she lied about the circumstances of her arrival in Bosnia. I really care that her politics are so dirty and that she's clearly willing to do anything to be President regardless of the will of the people.
My support for Obama is no secret, but even if I was still on the fence (which I was at the beginning of this election cycle) tactics like this are precisely the reason I'm not supporting Hillary Clinton. Much as it pains me to say it, if she somehow gets the nomination I really can't see myself voting for her. My options will be to cross the aisle and vote for a Republican (for the first time in my life), vote for the 3rd party candidate, or simply stay home. There's not enough clothespins in the world to get me to vote for Hillary Clinton. Between the racism, the complete disregard for the voters, and the out and out lies? Isn't this the behavior we're supposed to be trying to get out of the White House?
37 thoughts on "How to lose a voter in two easy steps"
am across the atlantic replying to this…
the way i see it is that clinton will stop at nothing short of destroying the democratic party if she is not nominated..
hell hath no fury and all that…
she sees the nomination as her right and something owed and wants womankind and black people to vote for her..
she did not see obama coming this far.. no-one in the party did..
this man is not another safe 'jesse jackson'.. only perceived good enough to galvanise the black vote for them..
the party is somewhat to blame for things to have gone this far…
obama can win…
obama doing so well was not part of the game plan and so no-one has told this woman quietly to step off the stage…
someone needs to do it now…
Haddayr says:
What made me especially furious about all of this was that she equated Don Imus with Rev. Wright.
There is no comparison.
Jackie M. says:
I would venture to go out on a limb and speculate that Clinton Just Doesn't Get It.
Where was all that damn fallout with Geraldine Ferrarro.
If anything, Ferrarro's comments limiting Obama to nothing more than a quota-hire or a sympathy case is really not much different than Don Imus's comments.
^(am actually referring to Clinton's lack of commentary about the Ferraro situation)
wandalake says:
I feel like people of the Democratic persuasion who say that they won't vote for Clinton if she is nominated are losing sight of the big picture. "Between the racism, the complete disregard for the voters, and the out and out lies…" all sound like things you could say about McCain but to a greater degree. And there are arguments to be made about Obama falling into some of those categories as well.
Clinton may not be your ideal candidate but surely she is better than McCain. Don't let the big picture slip away. McCain would be many degrees worse than Clinton, and we need all the votes we can get ensuring he doesn't continue the Bush legacy, as he seems so determined to do.
karnythia says:
Who said I was a Democrat? And really if you lay Hillary and McCain side by side? There's not much difference. Especially not in terms of the issues that matter the most to me. So I'd be picking between devils. I vote for candidates, not party lines. Though for the most part I vote for Dems I've also voted for quite a few Independent candidates in other elections. I've always voted for a Dem as President because the Republican option was someone I could not stomach. This year one of the Democratic options is simply impossible for me to vote for, and really by comparison McCain doesn't pain me as much I thought he would. I wouldn't have been able to vote for Romney or Huckabee, but McCain and Hillary will both keep us in the mess Bush and Co created.
xtica says:
you articulated my feelings exactly….if she is gonna be the dem candidate, i will abstain from voting or vote 3rd party (and effectively waste a vote) again. she is no different from mc cain- support for iraq, unquestionable support for israel, and taking money from god knows who.
@ karnythia
Let me start by saying that I distrust Obama but that I distrust Hillary ten times more. And I agree in essence that there's a hell of a lot of similarity btwn McCain and Hillary.
But I think the idea that one can vote for an individual without voting for a party is probably wishful thinking. If either Obama or Hillary wins, the Democratic party has won the white house. If McCain wins, the republicans have won it. There's a (very scary) reason independent candidates are completely unviable — it's because presidential politics is, at its core, a party game. The party gets you elected, keeps you in office, helps you out in legislative battles, etc. We can talk all we want about Obama's grass roots support, but if he were an independent he would have been froced out of the game ages ago — a pretty clear indication that, whomever else has helped him get this far, at the end of the day he –and HRC — are going to be ultimately accountable to their party.
All of this is just to say that people should be clear with themselves about what their votes mean. There is no such thing as voting for an individual in our current system — to vote for McCain is to vote for the republican party, whether we want it to mean that or not.
Dirty tricks are part of all their campaigns, and Hillary's are simply the most visible. And I do think she's probably catching a little more hell for being 'negative' b/c she's a woman. 'Mr. Integrity' McCain wrote campaign finance reform laws and now he's blatantly breaking them. More importantly, though, I'm troubled by the fact that a number of folks who have rightfully raked Hillary and Bill over the coals for subtly racist comments (and their pals for less-subtle comments) have given McCain a free pass. Doesn't anyone remember or care about his defiant, multiple-incident use of the word 'gook' in public? And please don't anyone tell me it's ok b/c he's a vietnam vet. If a 'black hawk down' vet were running for office and talked about being captured by the 'niggers' in Somalia, his ass would have been handed to him long ago. Just saying….
Angela Fuentes says:
As a woman of color I understand the outrage against Ferraro's comments. They were wrong. However, to compare Hillary's relationship w/ Ferraro who played a minor role in the campaign with that of Obama and Wright is unfair. Ferraro is not Obama's pastor nor has she been his spiritual advisor for 20 years. Ferraro did not marry Hillary and Bill and baptize Chelsea.
Also, the comparison to Imus was made because Obama is on record as saying he would fire him for his racist comments. Some see Wright's comments as racist also and so some wonder why he forgives Wright and not someone like Imus. Of course, many of us don't think that Wright's comments were necessarily racist, but that is why the comparison is being made. http://youtube.com/watch?v=g0pNjhZEqdQ
By the way, Obama just came out and said he would not have stayed at his church if Wright had not retired. So does your criticism of Hillary still stand for saying Wright would not be her pastor? (http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/28/obama.pastor/index.html)
Anyway, I understand the frustration against Hillary, but I think it is important not to overstate what is being said. In the end it is all about the Supreme Court to me. The next president will potentially appoint 2-3 justices during their first term. As much as you may hate Hillary, is it really worth handing the supreme court to the republicans for decades if she is the nominee?
You'll notice I did not just reference Ferraro though I must say I find it disingenuous to say that the relationships are not comparable since Ferrarro is not a member of the clergy. She has been a staunch supporter and close friend of Hillary's for years. And her comments (and Hillary's refusal to condemn her comments) was IMO far more distressing than anything that happened during the hullabaloo over Wright.
Equating Imus' behavior with Wright's sermons is a ridiculous analogy that really should not be brought up by someone who claims to be qualified to lead the free world. Given that Wright was one of the people to whom Bill Clinton turned after the Lewinsky scandal? Yes, my criticism still stands that she would now claim he would not be her pastor, especially as it was said to deflect attention from her lies about Bosnia. The fact that it's all about the Supreme Court for you does not mean it is all about the Supreme Court for me. Not to mention that there is no guarantee the nominees Hillary would propose would be any more palatable than McCain's choices.
thewayoftheid says:
The fact that Obama said he would've left if Wright hadn't retired makes him look a little less appealing in my eyes. But he's still leaps and bounds over Clinton. Also? I'm really going to need people to listen to the entire clip before making Wright/Imus comparisons because poking fun at a group of young black women is quite different than (RIGHTFULLY) criticizing your government.
Ico says:
On the subject of Wright: I don't think Wright's speech was racist. I only listened to the major pieces of it that have been floating around youtube, but he seemed pretty on point with a lot of his anger in that goddamn America segment.
I do, however, think the speech was unforgivably sexist. In his rant against Hillary he essentially denied that sexism even exists. He said, "Hillary has never had her people defined as nonpersons, Hillary aint had to work twice as hard just to get accepted…" Uh… yeah… Women have been treated as nonpersons throughout the world for much of history, still are in some places, and couldn't even vote here until 1920. Of COURSE she's had to work harder than a lot of people in order to get accepted. She's a WOMAN. Duh. To me this is as bad as saying that racism isn't a problem in our society. It reeks of male privilege. Racism and sexism are both serious problems that need to be addressed. It's not acceptable to pretend either of them doesn't exist. Uncool and hypocritical.
Of course that's not what the media has criticized Wright over — it's all about OMG he's racist! And as mentioned, I thought the race stuff he said was on point, his anger justifiable. But his blatant denial of sexism is unacceptable.
geek says:
"My options will be to cross the aisle and vote for a Republican (for the first time in my life), vote for the 3rd party candidate, or simply stay home."…
Please don't :( at least Hillary is pro-choice. In this election getting a pro-choice person into office is a huge deal for me. I think I like Obama a bit more anyway, but I'd vote for either.
lco,
If anything Wright was pointing out her privilege, if anything, not making a sexist statement.
Thewayoftheid,
I, and others I know who heard that speech, did not feel it came across that way. Wright ranted about the hardships of racism while completely ignoring those of sexism. His litany of grievances (never been called a n—-, etc) could just as easily have been written this way by a white feminist:
"Barack has never been called a cunt. Barack has never had to worry he might be raped if he wandered alone into a bad neighborhood. Barack has never had to work twice as hard just to get accepted…"
The implication of such a speech would be that Obama is privileged while Hillary struggles. I would call it racist because it ignores the incredible obstacles that race creates in our society. Of course Obama has had to work twice as hard! A feminist who ignores that (Ferraro et al) is blinded by white privilege.
But Hillary has also had to work twice as hard to overcome another sort of privilege. And the heaps of misogynistic hatred, commentary, etc., towards her this primary season only further reveal that. Wright's attitude is not better than that of racist white feminists, IMO. She has white privilege. Obama has male privilege. They both have had to face tremendous obstacles as a result of prejudice; denial of that is just assertion of one type of privilege over another.
The energy with which Reed documents the wackodoodle whiteright on Wright is splendid. It's not that people who write and comment here, for instance, don't know any of what he lays out, and who these batsh*t fellows are, and yes, alas, some are females too, but he's got what it takes to face head-on and write out the endless list of them, what they say, who their associates are who give these spawn of satan their never-go-to-jail-or-get-nailed cards.
You can see it here, if you like.
Some people don't like Reed much, or at all for all kinds of reasons, including for feminist ones. But I've always admired his writing, whether or no. His invention, his energy, his wordslinger capacity — well, the reasons one admires a writer.
Yeah, the Reed article does lay out pretty clearly the double standard being applied to Obama re: Wright.
I'm sorry to say I think we'll only see more of this as the general election season gets going. It's OK in mainstream (white) American society for someone to be a little (or a lot) racist; that's how the dominant culture is. And of course if you cry "racism" too much, you're playing the race card or being incredibly anal with your insistence on political correctness.
But if on the other hand a PoC should make a remark against whites, mainstream society is oh-so-happy to fling back cries of "racism" as if to say, "See? We're not prejudiced. YOU PoC are." Like that somehow removes all responsibility for racism from the shoulders of whites.
It's a really stupid, infuriating double standard. White people can be racist, but PoC have to be PERFECT, well-behaved, polite, etc., or lose all credibility in complaints of racism in society.
jsb16 says:
I think the comparisons between Clinton and McCain are off-base. Yes, Clinton is likely (if elected) to keep us in Iraq for significantly longer than Obama would, but she has said she'd begin bringing troops home within six months, while McCain has said he'd keep troops in Iraq for 100 years to get his way. Clinton has not sought the endorsement of insane fundamentalist preachers the way McCain did. Clinton's record over the past fifteen years shows way more respect for evidence and less reliance on blind faith than McCain's does. Clinton may have wanted to join the Marines when she was younger, but McCain sang "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
I don't think saying "If Obama doesn't get the nomination, I'm going to vote for McCain" makes any more sense than saying "If Obama does get the nomination, I'm going to vote for McCain."
*rereads post and comments* Where did I say I was voting for McCain?
HC doesn't get a lot of things. She better not blow this for the Dem Party. I can' t take McCain-Bush Dumbya Jr.
"Women have been treated as nonpersons throughout the world for much of history, still are in some places, and couldn't even vote here until 1920."
Which "women" of whom you speak?
White women?
Black women?
White women WERE able to vote under the 19TH Amendment, Black women were not.
Black men received the right to vote with the 15TH Amendment (not black women/black people as so many erroneously point out. Not saying you stated this, but, it galls me the ignorance that people have of the Constitution's Amendments).
So, since many enlightened people know that women have suffered the world over, stating that WOMEN did not receive the right to vote trivializes and dismisses the hells that black women went through at the hands of WHITE WOMAN AND WHITE MAN RACISM during the 1st AND 2nd Feminists waves.
WHITE WOMEN received the right to vote with the enactment of the 19TH Amendment.
BLACK WOMEN did not, especially in the American South, where 65% of black people lived.
Black women, like black men, did not receive the right to vote until decades later…………….with the signing into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Maybe it's just me, but, I am tired of white women always being the default WOMAN whenever people mention the word "woman".
And yes, Rev. Wright did attack Clinton's white woman privilege.
She may be a woman, but, in the end she is still a white woman, with all the privileges that white skin gives.
And white women in IN AMERICA have never suffered the hells that Black and Native American women have endured and survived.
Karnythia,
You didn't say you were voting for McCain, but you did say you don't see any real differences between them.
As Wright was discussing Clinton, I was referring to white women, yes. I should have been more specific about that. I don't believe I suggested anywhere that white women have suffered as much as WoC, and I would never make that argument. Wright's speech concerned the privileges of a white woman vs. a black man, and made a comparison between the two, so that was what I was referring to.
What I said was that Obama has male privilege, Clinton has white privilege. And Wright clearly (to my mind) ignores ALL the obstacles that white women face because of sexism by saying things like "Hillary never had to work twice as hard" blah blah. And I am sorry, but as a white woman? I know I sure as hell have to work twice as hard as most white men to get anywhere. Yes I have white privilege. But I feel the effects of sexism everyday, dragging me down, making life miserable in all kinds of little (and not so little) ways. So it is not cool of Wright to dismiss that by implying that male privilege does not exist, or is any less a hurdle than white privilege. Obama has to face obstacles. So does Hillary. Period.
[ "It's a really stupid, infuriating double standard. White people can be racist, but PoC have to be PERFECT, well-behaved, polite, etc., or lose all credibility in complaints of racism in society." ]
And never be ANGRY, either.
That, too.
The anger gets conflated with hatred in the mind of the indignant white:
"ANGRY at white people? OMG, how dare you HATE white people! YOU ARE A RACIST!!! How dare you expect white people to listen to you when you are racist! So there."
I think that argument (with differing degrees of articulateness and condescension) gets posted on this site at least once a month.
happierthanyou says:
Seriously do you folks stereotype white people much????????????? All I've read the past couple posts about how much "white" people cry racism and how we're so privileged. I guess I'm just happy this is coming most likely from the educated POC out there. Most blacks I know don't own a computer, but they're also the same ones I can get along with and don't worry about crucifying me just because I was born white. You people do absolutely nothing to help the cause, you actually make it harder for us to get along. Have it your way though, I'm white so I've got it made : )
^ ^ ^ Speak of the devil…
(FYI, happierthanyou, I am, in fact, white. And so far those scary educated POC haven't come to crucify me. But it is marvelously enlightened of you to get along with only those blacks who don't own computers. They do tend to get uppity with education, don't they?)
Legible Susan says:
^^^^ Was that meant to be funny? Illustrating the preceding observations, maybe? I believe there was a post on here recently about how satire only works if it's directed at somebody (or institution) with power, and preferably also not stupid.
Oops, Ico beat me to it.
Many people do not know the history of the suffragette movement, (not saying you do not), but, whenever I read a comment posted by anyone that "Women got the vote in 1920", I have to ask "What women?" Looking at the time frame, only white women could vote.
Not black men (obtained the right to vote "on paper") with the 15TH Amendment [countless black men murdered while trying to exercise the right to vote;
Not Black women (obtained the right to vote on "paper" ) with the 20TH Amendment; countless black women destroyed while trying to exercise the right to vote;
Not Native American women (who had NO RIGHT TO VOTE). Native Americans were not declared U.S. citizens until 1924.
That is why I questioned which women of whom you were speaking.
Yes, white women face sexism. ALL women face sexism. Compound that with racism, black and other WOC face what many black women call the double jeopardy.
As a black woman I wonder which is more sick and twisted: racist hatred from non-black men (white, Latino, Asian, Native American [and believe me, black women have suffered from racist hate from more than just white men]); OR, sexism from all men (white, men of other races—as well as black men).
It is more oppressive, because it is a double-beat-down. But, that is the uniqueness of the experiences of WOC: we have seen and experienced IT ALL.
As I stated on a post at my blog, fighting the Hydra-headed monster of "Isms" is something that millions of WOC have much experience with, which is why I have much contempt for the so-called white feminists through the years who cared nothing for WOC. The so-called feminists who couldn't' wait to get up on an even par with the white man, even if it meant kicking WOC to the curb (something that many middle-, upper-class white feminists are often so ready to do.)
Much of which many so-called middle-, upper-class white feminists still do.
Being a black woman I do realize that many men look at me as a black woman first (hypersexualized because of all the millions of lies told by white men against black women since 1619). But, on the other hand, sexism from all men, even your own (black men) who have the audacity to compare all black women to white women (never mind if some particular white women can have less morals than some black women.) stings much worse.
So, for me, as a black woman, I face more than sexism. For me, I have to fight against racist/sexist hatreds created against black women by white men, and in many cases, kept into place by some of the self-hating black men who reside in my community, as well as by other MOC.
ALL MEN have male privilege. Even black men. Just because a man is black does not make him any less a member of the "Men's Club".
The three groups of people in America who have given the most hells to black women are the following:
-White men
-White women
-Black men
White men started calling black women "bitches"
"whores/wenches".
Now, 8 years into the millennium, who needs a white man to call a black woman a bitch when there are some self-hating black men who will do it for the white man.
Today, 8 years into the millennium, black women STILL have to fight both racism from white men and white women and sexism from black men and all other men.
In addition to worshipping whiteness, this country also worships maleness.
Just as there have been white women (the most well-known—so-called white feminists [middle-, upper-class] who have been racists against black women right along with white men (and many white women still are), so too have black men been sexist against black women, and thinking only of their agendas that benefited them only as well.
Yes, male privilege brings all the males into the fold, even if it means stomping on and destroying the women of your own race.
And black women still have to fight both racism and sexism——from white men, white women, black men——–and everyone else out there who does not have black women (or other WOC's needs and interests in mind).
"What I said was that Obama has male privilege, Clinton has white privilege."
White men have privilege.
White women have privilege.
Black men have privilege.
All the Blacks are not men; all the women are not white………………
…………………But, Many of Us are Still Brave.
And many (white men; white women; black men) have walked across the backs of millions of black women in this country to get to what they wanted at the expense of many black women.
And Clinton is no better than George Bush with all the lies she has been telling (Yugoslavia).
Clinton is nothing but a white man in a dress (well, in the case of Clinton, a white woman in white men's clothing.)
ABW.
My last comment did not go through.
Am I on "comment moderation"?
What bubble does that poster inhabit?
I am seeing particularly white males everywhere screeching "racist!" re Wright. And how ungrateful black are to all the white people who have tried to 'hep' them and that this is best country for black people to live in there ever was.
No matter what facts, documents, etc. you bring out, how many quotes from other white racist males, you cannot get through to them because — they are so embarrassingly obviously reveling in their joy of howling 'racist' at a black man.
These guys, btw, also howl how sick they are of not being able to call a woman a 'cunt,' etc. How sicksicksick of political correctness they are. They resent not being able to continue in the ways of, presumably, their fathers, and this is one of the opportunties, as they see it, to get some of their contempt on.
Beigelights says:
I don't think Clinton is foolish enough to write an accurate account of not being shot at in Bosnia in her book and then think she can get away with telling a different version later – either saying she was shot at was a mistake, or she's stupid, and she may be many things, but I don't think stupid is one of them.
Adaora says:
Thank goodness someone other then myself is saying it.
Cheers hun.
Greg Jones says:
Blacks4Barack presents:
Hillary's Religion (cult ?) 'THE FAMILY'
Very Scary !
Prays To Jesus For The Elite To Rule The World
The media has repeatedly aired the short clips of Rev. Jeremiah Wright's rhetoric in attempt to discredit and smear Barack Obama. But what's even more interesting is the fact that the media never discusses Hillary Clinton's religion, which is extremely telling and even frightening. A closer look into her 'religion' gives one a clearer picture of why she is the way she is.In a recent article by Steven Brandt many truths about Hillary's religion, called ' The Family' will make you shutter. The question is….where's the media on this one ?
Brandt writes, "You don't choose your family, but you choose what church you want to attend." said Hillary Clinton, to reporters and editors of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Tuesday the 25th. This is an interesting choice of words, since — while we mostly hear about her Methodist upbringing — Hillary Clinton has chosen to associate herself with The Family (also known as the Fellowship), a very conservative, fundamentalist organization started by Abraham Vereide…
"…an immigrant preacher who in 1935 organized a small group of businessmen sympathetic to European fascism, fusing the Far Right with his own polite but authoritarian faith. From that core, Vereide built an international network of fundamentalists who spoke the language of establishment power, a "family" that thrives to this day. In public, they host prayer breakfasts; in private they preach a gospel of "biblical capitalism," military might, and American empire. Citing Hitler, Lenin, and Mao, Doug Coe, the Family's current leader, declares, "We work with power where we can, build new power where we can't."
This quote is taken from the book on The Family by the same name which will be published in May… a book which claims to
"…dramatically challenge conventional wisdom about American fundamentalism, revealing its crucial role in the unraveling of the New Deal, the waging of the Cold War, and the no-holds-barred economics of globalization. The question Sharlet believes we must ask is not "What do fundamentalists want?" but "What have they already done?"
A long article was written about Hillary Clinton's participation in this organization last September in Mother Jones, and The Family, itself, was the subject of an extensive article in Harper's in March of 2003. And on March 21st, The Nation published an article on Hillary and The Family by Barbara Ehrenreich that was published on The Huffington Post and CBS News' web site.
The Family avoids the word Christian but worships Jesus, though not the Jesus who promised the earth to the "meek." They believe that, in mass societies, it's only the elites who matter, the political leaders who can build God's "dominion" on earth. Insofar as The Family has a consistent philosophy, it's all about power – cultivating it, building it and networking it together into ever-stronger units, or "cells."
…wrote Ms.Ehrenreich.
Is it possible that Hillary's participation in this fundamentalist group — which apparently preaches the "gospel of military might" — would help explain her vote in favor of authorizing President Bush to attack Iraq? Is it possible her pro-NAFTA stance during her husband's administration comes from its embrace of "the no-holds-barred economics of globalization"? Is it possible that the sense some get that Hillary feels entitled to be president comes in part from this group's belief that "it's only the elites who matter"?
I encourage any reporter covering Hillary's campaign to ask her about all this.
At a time when so many people are wondering what sort of effect the Rev. Wright's sermons may have had on Barack Obama, I think it's only fair to ask what sort of effect The Family's fundamentalist mission has had – and continues to have – on Hillary Clinton. We know that George Bush engages in truly fundamentalist thinking. There is no person or new information capable of challenging his belief that what he already knows is right. Is Hillary Clinton like this in some way? I am not sure.
But the opinion I have formed from this is that – while Hillary Clinton may be considered a Liberal by many – on the inside she is a deeply Conservative person… possibly as close to being a Republican today as she was when she was a young woman supporting Senator Goldwater. This helps explain, to me, why she and John McCain are such good friends. They are both drawn to the use of military power and free market capitalism… and to taking money from lobbyists. The other opinion I have formed is that those who say there are no policy differences between Hillary and Barack haven't taken into account how their religious differences might impact the policies they would actually seek to implement as president.
(end of article)
So now a few things make more sense about Hillary. In review, she's in a kinda power-hungry cult which is actually run by her fellow Republicans which she is secretly one of ! It also makes sense why she could care less about detroying the Democratic Party. Also, beware of her claim to work toward ending the Iraq war. That is another great lie that she is telling. If you listen to her claims she commonly repeats ' I will start getting troops out within my first 60 days '…..How many ? 3….1000…10,000 ? Don't be fooled. Hillary has no desire to end the war. She'll bring 5 troops home then say that she kept her word.
The media should be called out for not exposing this cult. Problem is, they would also be revealing the truths about their fellow Republican's plan and prayers to 'rule the world' by any means. So it's up to us, regular Americans like you and I, to help spread the truth in spite of the media…..For The Re-Birth of America !
Visit: http://www.Blacks4Barack.org (A Multi-Racial Organization)
r. anny says:
For all you 'if Clinton loses, I'm voting for McCain' folk, or you 'if Obama loses I'm voting for McCain' folk. Consider this thought: your vote is not only symbolic – in this election the results will deeply effect your life… If the following info. does not convince, consider the following two words, SUPREME COURT. (As in, there are a couple old right wingers on the bench in need of retiring, and all we need is a McCain appointee to join Roberts and Alito, Bush's two, truly reactionary rightist appointees, to finish shredding the bill of rights and the constitution…) and they will, my people.
10 things you should know about John McCain (but possibly don't):
1. John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now he says his position has "evolved," yet he's continued to oppose key civil rights laws.1
2. According to Bloomberg News, McCain is more hawkish than Bush on Iraq, Russia and China. Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan says McCain "will make Cheney look like Gandhi."2
3. His reputation is built on his opposition to torture, but McCain voted against a bill to ban waterboarding, and then applauded President Bush for vetoing that ban.3
4. McCain opposes a woman's right to choose. He said, "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned."4
5. The Children's Defense Fund rated McCain as the worst senator in Congress for children. He voted against the children's health care bill last year, then defended Bush's veto of the bill.5
6. He's one of the richest people in a Senate filled with millionaires. The Associated Press reports he and his wife own at least eight homes! Yet McCain says the solution to the housing crisis is for people facing foreclosure to get a "second job" and skip their vacations.6
7. Many of McCain's fellow Republican senators say he's too reckless to be commander in chief. One Republican senator said: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He's erratic. He's hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."7
8. McCain talks a lot about taking on special interests, but his campaign manager and top advisers are actually lobbyists. The government watchdog group Public Citizen says McCain has 59 lobbyists raising money for his campaign, more than any of the other presidential candidates.8
9. McCain has sought closer ties to the extreme religious right in recent years. The pastor McCain calls his "spiritual guide," Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a "false religion." McCain sought the political support of right-wing preacher John Hagee, who believes Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for gay rights and called the Catholic Church "the Antichrist" and a "false cult."9
10. He positions himself as pro-environment, but he scored a 0—yes, zero—from the League of Conservation Voters last year.10


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SORGHUM OUTREACH: The "Sorghum Cares" initiative will be incorporated into the Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association's regular outreach across the state.
Nebraska governor announces 'Sorghum Cares' program
The Sorghum Producers Association and Department of Veterans Affairs partner to preserve veterans' stories.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts recently announced a new volunteer initiative, "Sorghum Cares: Preserving Our Heritage. Building Our Future," to collect and preserve the stories of Nebraska veterans.
The Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association and Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) have partnered to launch the initiative, with key support from Humanities Nebraska.
"Our veterans have made great sacrifices so that we can live in a land of liberty," Ricketts says. "This project documents their stories of sacrifice and preserves them for future generations of Nebraskans."
NeSPA conducts outreach across the state to strengthen relationships with consumers, producers, and industry and educational partners — and to develop value-added markets. The "Sorghum Cares" initiative will be incorporated into NeSPA's regular monthly outreach across the state.
After these outreach events, members of the NeSPA staff — serving in a volunteer capacity — will meet with members of the veteran community to record their experiences. The veteran interviews will be archived at the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. No checkoff funds will be used as part of this initiative.
"Recording the experiences of Nebraska veterans is important to our heritage, and it ensures that future generations can glean lessons from their leadership and sacrifices," says Nate Blum, NeSPA executive director. "Sorghum is also an important part of Nebraska's rich heritage, having been grown in the state from nearly the moment pioneers homesteaded the plains. Modern sorghum offers 21st-century producers opportunities to diversify their operations and gives them greater access to value-added markets."
"NeSPA feels a great sense of responsibility to preserve our history while keeping an eye to opportunities on the horizon," Blum adds. "Our partnership with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs adds incredible value to these efforts. Their support of the brave men and women who have served our nation is inspiring. We are humbled to assist their mission in this capacity."
"This is an exciting partnership for our agency and the members of our four state veterans' homes," NDVA Director John Hilgert says. "Memorializing Nebraska's veterans and their stories is an important aspect of honoring them and celebrating everything they've done for our country. I look forward to seeing these interviews in the Veterans History Project and encourage my fellow Nebraskans to watch them."
The interviews will be conducted monthly at Nebraska's veterans' homes, as well as by appointment.
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Best Trades For Women in 2021
June 11, 2022 by Linda Samuel
Thanks to development and civilization, women can engage in any occupation or trade they wish. In this post, we will be discussing the best trades for women to engage in in 2001.
As we all know, The world is unavoidably changing. And, as time goes on, traditional occupations meant for a particular gender shift as well. For instance, before now, women were not allowed to be doctors, but with the enactment of Title IX of the Higher Education Act Amendments of 1972 and the Public Health Service Act of 1975, discrimination on the grounds of gender was abolished.
This post will help you make an informed decision about which trade to pursue in the future.
Best Trades for Women
Women who seek unorthodox jobs may acquire success more quickly as cultures and attitudes change, especially with the increasing number of firms seeking gender diversity.
Women make up a sizable proportion of the country's trained labor force. They have a wealth of skills to offer, and having gender diversity in top management has many advantages for firms.
Women in senior management outperform organizations with no or only one or two female board members or directors.
Here is a list of some of the trade jobs that women can pursue:
1. Construction Technology
There has been a misconception that women do not belong in the construction technology field due to the hard labor.
With time, however, the construction industry has turned out to be a dynamic and ever-changing one.
It gets the top spot on our list of female-friendly trades because of the shift toward greener building practices and material consumption. Women who enter the construction industry benefit from training in contemporary techniques.
2. Construction Management
For women who aspire to advance in the realm of building technology, the Construction Management program prepares them for entry-level positions in the construction industry, as well as training in building management and building inspection.
3. Electrical Technician
Does a woman being an electrical technician sound absurd to you? Well, it shouldn't. If you want to be an apprentice electrician, the Electrical Technician job provides women with the required training to work in the field.
Becoming an electrical engineer is a competitive process, but with a combination of hands-on and in-class instruction, you can master the fundamental skills that employers need.
4. Architect or Civil Drafter
This is yet another flourishing field for ladies to enter. Women are known to be quite creative, and this creativity is useful in this field.
Designing maps and drawings that guide major construction projects such as road, bridge, and building construction requires a full load of creativity.
5. Electrical Engineer
Are you fond of how electricity works? Well, nothing stops you from starting your career in a job that will require you to work with electronics of all sizes.
You could work on everything from design and development to testing and repairs. Electrical engineering is also one of the highest-paying careers for women, with an average annual salary of $101,600.
6. Industrial Designer
As mentioned earlier, women are known for their creativity which plays a major role in this sector.
You may be in charge of designing practically any form of manufactured product, from toys to furniture to automobiles.
This is also a lucrative career with an average yearly salary of $71,430.
7. Mechanical Engineer
Have you ever thought about a career in mechanical engineering? Well, you should!
Mechanical engineers earn $92,800 per year on average for their contributions to the design and development of machineries such as engines, generators, and turbines.
8. Solar Energy Technician
The trade includes learning how to install, repair, and maintain solar energy systems in order to turn the sun's rays into power. Although the average yearly wage is $46,010, which might not seem lucrative, there is room for growth, improvement, and a pay increase.
9. Wind Energy Technician
This is actually a fun career choice. You get to learn how to work with the equipment that gathers wind and converts it into energy in this profession. And you may expect to be well compensated for your efforts in promoting clean, renewable energy. The average yearly compensation for wind power technicians is $58,000.
10. Graphic Designer
Do men dominate the graphic designing field? Well, it's time to change that.
You can work as a graphic designer to create graphics for commercials, brochures, web pages, and other forms of media. You will also most likely earn good pay, given that the annual average in the sector is $54,680.
11. Multimedia Artist
Closely related to the graphic design job is the multimedia artist job. This trade involves creating art, animation, and special effects for films, television shows, video games, and other forms of electronic media.
You can put your technical and artistic skills to good use in one of the highest-paying careers for women, with annual compensation of $78,230.
Common and Equally Good Trades for Women
Irrespective of what has been discussed above, most women find themselves gearing towards the profession discussed below:
1. Makeup artist (annual pay average: $34,396)
Many vocational colleges offer makeup artist courses, but you can also learn the craft in an established beauty school. The career options are limitless, ranging from starting your own business to making brides look their best on their wedding day to working as a freelancer in Canada's flourishing film sector.
2. Dental hygienist (annual income average: $65,325)
A dental hygienist is one of the highest-paying and most in-demand careers for women in Canada.
Cleaning teeth, assessing the patient's overall oral health, applying fluoride treatments and sealants to strengthen teeth, preventing cavities, and inspecting the patient's gums are all part of the job.
3. Registered nurse (annual income average: $61,055)
A registered nurse is one of the most popular trades occupations for women and one of Canada's highest-paying and most in-demand jobs.
A registered nurse serves as a doctor's right hand, assessing a patient's health and assisting in the development of the best treatment plan, as well as working with patients and their families on post-treatment care.
Highest Paying Trade Jobs for Women
Thinking of making enough money within a short time? Well, below are some of the highest-paying jobs for women in 2021/
Radiation Therapists.
Technologists in Nuclear Medicine
Dental Hygienists.
Technicians in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanics and technicians of aircraft and avionics equipment.
Inspectors of construction and buildings.
Top Careers for Women
Below are some top career choices for women:
1. Designer of Video Games
Make a name for yourself in the gaming industry by learning the game production cycle and honing your graphics creation, coding, and level construction abilities. And be prepared to be rewarded for your skills and passion in one of the highest-paying occupations for women; game designers earn an average yearly income of $90,270.
2. Computer Programmer
This is also another top career choice for women. Computer programming entails writing code, testing programs, and repairing mistakes and flaws to ensure that an organization's software systems work properly. It is also quite lucrative, with an annual income of $89,580,
3. Database Administrator
As a database administrator, you must safeguard sensitive and confidential data in a business. A data administrator guarantees that the data is organized and available to those permitted to view it and ensures the integrity of the data.
Learning how to install, configure, update, safeguard, back up, and recover data can lead to a position with an average annual pay of $92,030.
4. Worker in the Oil and Gas Industry
Women have also taken advantage of the various changes that the oil and gas business offers by training to become workers, engineers, repairmen, technicians, etc.
Average annual pay in this field ranges from $40,220 to $156,370.
5. Installers and Repairers of Elevators
Working on elevators entails repairing, installing, and maintaining elevators as well as relocating staircases, boardwalks, and chairlifts. Elevator installers and repairers identify and correct issues that cause elevators to malfunction.
They also provide equipment testing, installation, and maintenance. Their knowledge of basic algebra, designs, and the fundamentals of electrical and electronic safety aids them in performing these duties.
According to the BLS, the average wage for an elevator repairer/installer is $76,650.
Highest Paying Trade Jobs
The highest paying trade jobs for women should be software developers. A career in software design and development ensures an average yearly salary of $108,080. This makes it one of the best-paying careers for women in our List of Trades for women.
Trade Jobs That Pay Well
Some equally trade jobs that pay well are:
Aeronautical Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Web Developer.
Dental Hygienist.
Licensed Practical Nurse.
Trade Schools Careers
Some careers to pursue after trade school are,
Radiation Therapists
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
Trade School for Women
There might not be a particular school for women to learn a particular trade, given the need for gender inclusivity. However, many national and state organizations have developed programs to assist women in entering traditionally male-dominated trades.
One of such organizations is the Professional Women in Construction (PWC). PWC is a nationwide nonprofit organization created in 1980 to advance and support women in the design, engineering, and construction professions. Its mission is to assist women in entering these industries and to encourage workplace diversity.
Also, the government of the United States has committed funds to support programs and incentives for women pursuing skilled craft occupations. The United States Department of Labor provided $1.4 million to the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) program in 2018, which finances community-based programs to assist women in entering these areas.
There are occasional grants to women pursuing an education in unorthodox professional fields provided by the US government. Financial assistance may also be available through programs such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships may also be given through organizations such as the American Association of University Women. This organization was founded in 1881 and worked to increase the number of women in historically male-dominated sectors.
Conclusion: Trades For Women
From this article on trades for women, you can deduce that we went with more unconventional trades for women. Remember that pursuing any of this trade listed here is more than just securing a future for yourself.
You're also paving the road for the other ambitious women who wish to follow in your footsteps.
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New life given to ancient Egyptian texts stored at Stanford for decades
Approximately 70 pieces from Stanford's papyri collection are being analyzed after being kept in storage since the 1920s.
They're torn and faded and have the woven texture of a flattened Triscuit. At first glance, the ancient Egyptian texts look like scraps of garbage. And more than 2,000 years ago, that's exactly what they were—discarded documents, useless contracts and unwanted letters that were recycled into material needed to plaster over mummies, like some precursor to papier-mâché.
Now they are priceless clues to everyday life in the Ptolemaic Era, bits of history recently cleaned and sandwiched between pieces of glass so researchers at Stanford could begin translating the Greek writing and Egyptian script while studying the worn papyrus it is scribbled on.
The texts, collectively called papyri, were donated to Stanford in the 1920s by an alumnus who bought them from an antiquities dealer in London. They've been overlooked by generations of faculty who haven't focused on papyrology, said Joe Manning, an associate professor of classics.
"You cannot ignore this," said Manning, who is leaving Stanford this summer to be a professor of classics and history at Yale. "This is the raw material of history. If you're interested in social history or economic history or legal history, you need this material."
But deciphering something written on papyrus between 300 B.C. and 30 B.C. isn't easy.
About 70 texts in Stanford's collection of several hundred papyri were taken from storage and brought to the university's conservation lab in April. They were soaked in water to wash away the remains of an adhesive material applied to them for use as cartonnage—material molded into masks and panels to cover the mummified bodies of humans and animals. The texts were then mounted in thin glass frames, allowing for easy handling and close inspection. The ink, essentially a waterproof mixture of soot and resin, is faded but mostly legible.
The specimens are far from complete documents. Peeled from mummies by archaeologists and grave robbers, the once well-kept records now come with gaping holes. Many are fragments of larger pieces and offer a few hints about a transaction or contract. But there's not always enough to tell a complete story.
"I'm the one in charge of making sense of this," said John Sutherland, a Stanford graduate student puzzling over a text written in Greek, which was Egypt's official language during the Ptolemaic Era. He could make out a few names and realize the document was some type of list.
"That's about all I have now," he said. But he expects additional analysis will tell him more about Egypt's Fayoum region, where most of these texts were written. "We have such a lack of documentation about common people from this time period that you have to use every source you can get."
Sutherland is one of 18 students from 15 universities around the world working this month at Stanford to interpret some of the university's papyri and publish their findings. The group makes up the participants in this year's Papyrological Institute, an annual summer gathering of students and experts sponsored by the American Society of Papyrologists.
About $100,000 for this year's Papyrological Institute comes from Stanford's Department of Classics, the Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, the Social Science History Institute and the offices of the President and the Provost.
Working with modern technology to make sense of the ancient texts, the students use laptops to tap into databases of papyrological information maintained by Duke and Columbia universities. After the students enter individual words or phrases gleaned from the texts in front of them, the databases help determine whether the pieces in Stanford's collection are related to any previously published texts.
The matching system also can help put the Stanford pieces in context, revealing whether a text is a marriage certificate, land record or some other common document.
For Marja Vierros, a classicist from the University of Helsinki, one bit of misshapen and torn papyrus gave up plenty of detail.
According to her translation, the document recorded a financial transaction between Haryotes, a 65-year-old flat-faced man of medium height and honey-colored hair, and Thasies, a woman 20 years his junior whose head was shaped like a sugar loaf.
"And the scribe who wrote this was named Panas," Vierros said.
But she wasn't entirely sure if she had that part right. After all, the text was a bit faded.
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Notes Wolfson Centre for Applied Research The Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research, to be established at Bradford Royal Infirmary, brings together researchers from the Universities of Leeds and Bradford with clinicians from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It has been made possible thanks to a £1m award from national charity The Wolfson Foundation. The Wolfson Foundation is a charity awarding grants to support and promote excellence in the fields of science, medicine, the Arts and humanities, education and health and disability. By combining the expertise of health researchers with clinicians who have daily contact with patients, the centre will ensure that its findings are put rapidly into practice – resulting in better health and social care for those who need it most, right here in Yorkshire. The three areas it will address have been identified as key health priorities for the county: Healthy Childhood: a child's health is the foundation for their lifelong mental and physical well-being, yet a recent UNICEF report showed the UK is lagging behind our European neighbours on this important measure. The centre will examine how to reduce inequalities in the health and development of young people, and seek out the early-years interventions which are most effective. Healthy Ageing: as our life expectancy has increased, so has the number of elderly people living with long-term medical conditions, limiting their quality of life and placing a growing burden on health and care services. The Wolfson Centre will develop new models of care for frail elderly patients, those with dementia and those facing debilitating musculoskeletal conditions. It will also work to improve systems of care for the terminally ill. High Quality and Safe Care: health data shows huge variations in the standard of care received by patients in hospitals and clinics; a recent survey showed there are almost 12,000 preventable adult deaths a year in England alone. Research in the centre will develop new methods of care that are safe, patient-centred and harness the potential of new technologies.
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Full title reads: "CANADA REVEALS ATOM SECRETS".
First pictures ever taken inside Atomic Research Station, near Ottawa. Research is carried on for medical purposes.
High angle long shot of atomic research station near Ottawa, Canada. Man is seated at a switchboard while another man checks fuses. Close up shot of a chemist wearing rubber gloves working at a retort apparatus. Close up shot of a bulb rays working. Close up shot of a man screwing on a glass tube. Close up shot of a man's eye. Several shots of a man working at a wheel. Close up shot of a bolt as it drops out of the wheel. Man picks up the bolt with tongs from a sink. Close up shot of bolt being dropped into a socket in a piece of apparatus. Cover is put on the bolt. A finished steel case full of atomic matter being sealed up and put into box. Nails are slipped into position to fasten it.


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Q: Scale An Image Thumbnail I am having issues getting some logos to display on my page. The page shows the search results for a series of companies, with each result shown in a small box. I need the logo to scale correctly to fit within this box, however currently it is only changing the height, which causes it to look stretched.
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Brisk weather and falling leaves signal lots of autumn arrivals, including the start of hunting season. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an enthusiast, a beginner or someone who just wants to safely enjoy the outdoors, these hunting safety tips will help.
Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
Only point at what you plan to shoot.
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Before shooting, clearly identify your target and what is beyond.
Plan for the weather. Hunters can be at risk for hypothermia in cold, wet conditions, but also in temperatures as high as 50 degrees. Dress in warm layers, avoiding moisture-retaining cotton and remembering a water-repelling outer layer. Before setting out, check the weather report to make sure you won't be caught off guard by other inclement weather.
Alert someone of your plans. Never head out on a hunting trip without letting a friend or relative know where you'll be and when you expect to return.
Wear the right clothing. Avoid colors and patterns that blend into your surroundings, including whites, blacks, browns, earth tones, animal patterns and camouflage. Bright orange, red or green clothing is best–especially for vests and hats.
Make some noise. This includes talking loudly (to yourself or a companion), whistling or singing–especially if you hear a shot nearby. Once hunters have acknowledged your location, show courtesy by reducing excessive noise that might scare away animals.
Keep pets safe, too. Don't let dogs off-leash in an area that allows hunting–especially if they like to chase deer.
If you want to avoid encountering hunters altogether, find a location where hunting is not allowed. This typically includes most state and national parks. Check your local regulations; Sundays are often hunting-free days, too.
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Greenfield Arts are delighted to announce their latest exhibition 'Childhood Memories'. The collection showcases the fabulous work of skilful artist Gary Smith.
Gary's work is based around childhood memories. The games that were played and the stories told. At the time there were no computers or mobile phones and this exhibition is a reflection of how 'play' has changed. "We kept ourselves busy by looking for adventures, and on every journey we ventured further away from home" said Gary. The artist mainly paints in oils using varying tones and shades of grey to convey a sense of times past and pleasant memories from when he was a young boy.
The exhibition will run from Thursday 13th September to Wednesday 3rd October 2018 and is the first exhibition since the recent refurbishment of the gallery. The exhibition also fits perfectly into the season of 'play' at Greenfield Arts and we are privileged to host this wonderful collection of work.
The gallery is open from 10:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Thursday and 10:00 to 16:00 each Friday.
If you would like to know a bit more about our forthcoming gallery programme or the courses and activities available at Greenfield Arts please check out our website www.greenfield-arts.co.uk or call our friendly team on 01325 379048 or info@greenfield-arts.co.uk.


See the top 100 things people are giving up in 2016 for Lent on Twitter, continually updated until February 13, 2016. You can also use the Historical Lent Tracker to see trends since 2009, though 2016 is still in flux, so I wouldn't draw any conclusions about 2016 yet.
As I write this post, with about 2,000 tweets analyzed, perennial favorites "chocolate," "alcohol," and "social networking" lead the list. Currently, "cruelty" is #6, reflecting a campaign by PETA UK asking Christians to go vegan for Lent. With the New Hampshire primaries on Tuesday and several U.S. presidential candidates likely to withdraw from the race, I'm expecting jokes about how the candidates are giving up their presidential aspirations for Lent.
Look for the usual post-mortem on February 13, 2016.
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Hump Day Quickie: Boyz II Men Said It Best, We Don't Even Talk Anymore!
Hi friends! I have had this topic on my mind a lot lately as the world seems to be changing with the communication sphere, and I am not quite sure I am moving with it. Maybe I am old or old fashioned, but in this case I think that is a good thing!
I am talking about the ability for us to communicate on a human level with some actual depth to it. I used to be overjoyed at the ability of the Internet to instantly connect you to anyone all over the world at any given time and that has slowly evolved to a disappointing low for me. It was always amazing to me the amount of discussion and possibilities opened with this window of opportunity to connection and now we are settling for living based on "likes".
I have heard that people often enjoy this because it gives them a quick pulse check on what is working well, and showing interest from others as well as a quick acknowledgement of the content. But if I can be super honest, I hate that. And let me clarify a little, I don't mind if you like my image or content only and don't comment on it. What I hate is when I comment with you to open an interaction and someone just "likes" the comment instead of responding back. I am not asking for an essay here, people, I am just asking for a little interaction!
As a person who is intrigued and interested in connecting and learning new things from new people, it is hard to ever get to that point when we are putting ourselves out to the universe and getting nothing back. Wow, it even sounds lonely typing it! So back to the title, it is like the old Boyz II Men Song when they say, "We don't even talk anymore." And I will tell you what, it makes me really sad. I don't want to get to the point of one person talking and the other only liking things... it just feels like a one-way conversation and then really what is the whole point of it all?


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Is a Friar a Priest or a Brother?
He could be both! The term "friar" comes from the Latin word "frater"—literally, "brother." As such, all Franciscan friars are considered brothers to one another, regardless of whether or not they are ordained to the priesthood. You cannot tell the difference between a Franciscan priest or lay brother within our community; we wear the same Franciscan habit of penance. As brothers and priests we both belong to what is called the "religious-consecrated life." That's a "church term" for a life characterized by the public profession of our commitment—our "vows" to live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. We do this in a stable state of life—the community of brothers recognized by the Catholic Church as the Order of Friars Minor. "Friars Minor" literally means "lesser brothers", and that is what we are meant to be—the lesser brothers of others.
A religious brother is a lay friar (in the sense of not being ordained) who commits himself to following Christ in the consecrated life of the Church. He publicly professes the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. By practicing the evangelical counsels, his life becomes dedicated to following Christ more closely under the action of the Holy Spirit, a life dedicated to the building up of the Church (the People of God) through perfect charity (love), while serving the Kingdom of God.
According to canon law, brothers are neither "lay nor clerical" but instead belong to the religious state of life. Brothers use their natural talents, abilities, and education to build up the Church and the Kingdom of God. Today you'll find religious brothers serving as social workers, nurses, artist, musicians, teachers, carpenters, and chefs. They journey with the People of God as brothers.
A religious priest is an ordained friar who commits himself to following Christ in the consecrated life of the Church. He publicly professes the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. By practicing the evangelical counsels, his life becomes dedicated to following Christ more closely under the action of the Holy Spirit, a life dedicated to the building up of the Church (the People of God) through perfect charity (love), while serving the Kingdom of God.
A friar-priest has received the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is ordained to the ministerial priesthood. As a friar-priest he builds up the Church by administering and presiding over the sacramental life of the Church. Friar-priests journey with the People of God as pastors.
Initial formation (postulancy and novitiate) is dedicated to the human, Christian, and Franciscan development of the candidates to follow Christ in the consecrated life of the Church. The focus is on becoming a Franciscan friar of the Order of Friars Minor, not on the priest or brother vocation. During initial formation candidates discern a calling within the consecrated life to either become a friar-brother or a friar-priest. This decision is made in conjunction with, and only with the approval of their directors.
During post-novitiate, friars are later trained and educated for their ministerial and/or professional occupations as either a religious brother or a religious priest. Only after profession of solemn vows can a friar be ordained to the ministerial priesthood.


If you love chocolate, there is some delicious news for you. Research studies have shown that the antioxidants in cocoa can lower your risk of colon cancer, which is one of the leading causes of death in America. Not only that, cocoa is seen to protect you from other insidious intestinal problems, too.
In a 2012 study by the Institute of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition, (ICTAN) in Spain, the raw material in cocoa was seen to reduce aberrant cells that cause cancer of the colon.
Cocoa is one of the richest sources of phenolic compounds, which have been seen to have impressive benefits in treating cardiovascular disease as well as certain cancers. The flavonoids in cocoa are concentrated in the intestines, where they are able to neutralize many disease-causing oxidants.
Just make sure you eat dark chocolate with a minimum 70 per cent cocoa content. Milk chocolate not only has low concentrations of polyphenols, but also contains high amounts of sugar, which has many harmful effects.
Another smart way to enjoy cocoa without the bitterness is to blend it with fruit smoothies and shakes.
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I make chocolates at Easter, Halloween and Christmas, and always use dark chocolate. So I help lower the risk of colon cancer too?
Enjoy chocolate so this isn't such a big problem for me..lol . Thanks.
I confess! I am a chocolate lover. Did you know that Unsweetened chocolate is great for taste and even color in Pasta Sauces, Chili, Sloppy Joe's, and a great number of other foods. Chocolate actually helps spices to blend and mellow. All the flavor and less unsatisfying bite. It can also make our tomato based sauces look richer and darker red. I love it in candy and everything else. And for those who wonder, No it does not leave the food tasting like chocolate bars, Icing, or what have you.
Thank you Shubhra, for Sharing this!
Good news for me. I eat a few squares of organic dark chocolate every day (usually 85%).
Thank for this--the day was going well anyway, but this is really the icing on the cake! Time to go protect myself by eating chocolate!!!


Many organizations use VMware to host their servers. VMware has released an urgent update they label as Critical.
Patching VMware, which is often used as a platform for many of your other servers, can be frustrating. If the patch causes a problem, there is a risk that all your servers hosted on that machine will go down.
This is one of those risk vs. benefit decisions that is so important, business executives must be involved.
On the one hand, the patch could interrupt business, but not applying the patch could be considered reckless.
Test the patch prior to deployment, when possible. Having a pre-planned, if not pre-tested, roll-back plan is crucial in case the patch causes a problem.
Preferably patch one server at a time so that, if the patch does cause a problem, at least the interruption is limited to that server.
Without the patch, someone could run programs on your computer, potentially taking control of the server.
The patch fixes a vulnerability in the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program, even if a customer is not participating in the program.
Please emphasize the last phrase to your IT pros.
Ask your IT pros to look at VMware's information by searching for VMSA-2017-0007.
Please forward this to everyone who may be using VMware, so that they can alert their IT pros just in case they don't know already.


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Q: Mass video metadata dump` I have a directory with 1000's of video files and I would like to collect some of the metadata for the files to run some analysis. I found that Windows 7 explorer can output the info but I have no way to bulk copy the info to a text (or other format) file. Here is a list of columns I would like in a dump:
File name,
Date modified,
Type,
Size,
Bit rate,
Frame height,
Frame width,
Frame rate
I have seen many tools that will dump the file listing of a directory to a file but nothing I have seen can dump the video specific info I need.
The solution can be a command line tool, a freeware or demo application, or VBA script. It doesn't even need to be automatic - I only have to do the procedure a few times. I am running Windows 7.

A: Media Info can do it.
Use the File > Open > Folder function of MediaInfo to load all the files, once it is done loading, use the File > Export function where you will find different formats to export to.


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In today's economy it is more than okay, in fact expected, to be weary of pricy investments such as houses. The United States' housing bubble that occurred after 2006 crippled the market and home values reached an all-time low in 2012. The increased foreclosure rates coupled with an overall decline among the rest of the economy has not made buyers feel any more secure. However, there are many indicators that show now might be one of the best times ever to buy a home.
Currently, the 4.6 percent interest rates on 30 year fixed mortgage rates are a steal compared to years or even decades past. Rates for 15 year mortgages are even a better deal at 3.6 percent, and both rates seem unlikely to fall much lower or even stay constant for much longer. By the end of 2012 many experts expect rates to increase to at least a full percentage point or even more.
Right now there are simply not many people interested in buying a house and therefore homes are selling for much lower than they normally would. Due to this trend, many people are unable to sell their homes at a reasonable value and are not in the position to buy. This means there is much less competition for those truly interested in buying which gives leverage to the buyer with fewer people to outbid him or her.
Many economists believe the housing market will not continue to slip much further. The market seems to be stabilizing and should only drop by a few percentage points if the market continues to decline. Otherwise the market should begin to stay at its current level, but most aren't too optimistic the market will see huge improvements any time soon.
4. Renting just isn't the best value.
With the housing market crashing people have scrambled to become renters. This has drove rental rates to skyrocket, especially when compared to today's low mortgage rates. Paying a monthly rent is also not an investment like one day owning a house is and rental rates will only continue to increase according to many.
Owning a home has always been the goal of the vast majority of the population. Despite the depressed real estate market, home ownership is still a very desirable goal. In today's market, it is more important than ever to understand the process for buying a home.
Real estate prices have dropped substantially in the last three or four years. Supply has far exceeded demand. Foreclosures, short sales and the abundance of distressed properties have all contributed to the market price decline. Intuitively, you would think that this is a great time to be a buyer. In many cases it is. In other situations, it is not such a smart decision to buy.
As any real estate broker in Columbus, Georgia will tell you, your first priority when shopping for a home is location. You can change the appearance of a home, but you can not change the neighborhood. Do your research and thoroughly check out any cities, towns or communities that you are considering. Owning a home is a major commitment. Once you sign on the bottom line and become a homeowner, you are somewhat tied to the area.
If you discover that you do not like the neighbors you will just have to make the best of the situation. If a highway is only 50 feet from your property line, expect to live with the constant road noise. While you can always sell your house, chances are you will take a substantial loss if you do not stay at least five years in the property.
Talking to as many industry professionals who know the local property market better than anyone and you can gain invaluable insight. They will give you reasons why prices are likely to rise or if there is more room to the down side. Using such information as well as any other information you may find from other sources, you can make an intelligent offer on a house you just might want to buy.
Naturally, you will want everything to be in top condition before you move in. It pays to have a professional inspection, even on a home that is only a few years old. Have all the major systems checked and make note of any problems that need to be fixed. Minor things like a broken door knob or a leaky faucet are no big deal. A roof that will need to be replaced in a few years is a major concern.
Make your offer contingent upon the completion of all major repairs or lower your offer to allow for you to do the repairs after you buy the house. Being a good negotiator can help shave thousands off the original sales price. Do not be shy. Speak up and get the best deal you possibly can.
Relocation specialists can be a big help for those preparing to relocate to Columbus, Georgia. Keith and Mary Williams are experts in the business of relocating and have been rated #1 by the people they have helped move. They are also experts in the Columbus real estate industry. Be sure to contact them for a relocation package filled with great tips, a free CD tour of homes that are for sale, and information on the best moving practices.
Those who have relocated say they wish they had done more research before making the move. They weren't familiar with the employment, the cost of living or even the weather when moving to Columbus, Georgia. Those with families felt that they should have taken more time to involve their children in the move. They just didn't feel that they were prepared for relocating to an area that they weren't familiar with.
In order to make your move as easy as possible take the time to contact Keith and Mary Williams for their relocation package. View the home tours on the CD that comes in the package. Read the material that they send you before making the move. Familiarize yourself with neighborhoods, housing prices, schools and health care. Are you being transferred or are you going to be job hunting? What is the average salary in the Columbus, Georgia area? What types of job opportunities are there available?
Compare moving companies for the best rates on various size moving vans. Check online for prices, moving supplies, and what type of services and specials they offer. Most moving companies offer boxes, padding, dollies and even professional movers to help with packing and loading the truck. They will also provide a driver and the employees to help unload the truck. Many moving companies have special services available for the elderly and handicapped. You can check for these services online, on the telephone or by visiting their office.
Moving can be stressful for the whole family. When the kids are involved in the relocation process, it makes the transition much easier than if they are not involved. Show them photos of homes, neighborhoods and even schools, recreational parks, and sporting facilities. Take them on a virtual tour of the city, encouraging them to become involved in activities in their new city. Make a list of the possible outdoor recreational activities your family can visit after your move, as Columbus has a lot of outdoor activities in the area.
Become familiar with the weather in your new city. Georgia has 4 distinct seasons depending on the area where you live. There are beaches and barrier islands on the East Coast that make Georgia very enjoyable. The Appalachian Mountains are located near the northern part of the state. This means cooler weather, mountain hikes and more outdoor activities. Check online for different cultural events in Columbus, Georgia. What types of restaurants do you and your family like? If you live in a warm, humid climate now and are moving to a cooler part of the country, take into consideration the types of clothing you will need.
Ask Columbus, Georgia relocation specialists, Keith and Mary Williams to send you a map of the city so you can easily gain access to banks, medical care facilities, the Public Library and vets for your pets. Take into consideration traffic patterns. If you are moving from a small village to a large city you may want to take this into consideration. Many cities in the south are busy traffic areas because people from all over the country love the warm weather. Where will your new job be in relation to your home? Are schools, hospitals, and doctors offices located far away or close to your new neighborhood? Will rush hour traffic affect your daily commute?
With all of these things to think about before relocating to Columbus, Georgia, there won't be a lack of things to do. Careful planning will make your move much more pleasurable and possibly even exciting! Living in a new city offers new adventures and gives everyone something to look forward to. Becoming involved in community events such as sports, clubs and educational activities is an opportunity you and your family may not otherwise have had. Welcome each opportunity as you work with Columbus, Georgia relocation specialists.
Planning on relocating to Columbus, Georgia? Make your move a breeze by employing the help of a relocation company, such as Keith and Mary Williams Realty. Whether it's to comply with your work's requirements or for personal reasons, moving into a new city is always a tiring task and should be prepared for with ample amounts of time. Here are some useful tips and guidelines that you should take into consideration when making a huge decision such as this. Relocating into a new environment is indeed both exciting and intimidating, but with these simple guidelines you'll be able to enjoy most of the experience.
First, before you make a huge step, such as relocating into a new city, you have to guarantee first that there is work waiting for you where you decide to stay at. Prepare career lineups and gather job opportunities that are both eligible and reliable in writing. There isn't anything severer than moving into your new home in Columbus, Georgia and then finding out that there isn't any work available for you. This may spell out different problems for you and your family. Don't make any new schemes before you even have a written job offer in your hands in order to avoid risky alternatives, such as living off credit cards or taking a huge loan that you aren't even sure you can pay.
Second, try to put some effort on learning as much as you can about the city you are about to relocate to, in this case Columbus, Georgia. This is to avoid culture-shock as well as to ascertain that you really want to stay there. If you grew up in rural areas, such as Utah, moving into New York City may overwhelm you and your family. However, if you're moving into Columbus City, you may like it regardless of where you came from as the city is somewhat a combination of classic countryside and modernistic busy cities. Aside from the vibe that your new place will initiate, the expenses of living in the new city are another factor that plays a vital role in assessing your ability to live in such environment for future years to come. If you're a bit tight on budget, you can opt to stay at a small apartment unit in Columbus, Georgia for the meantime. Regardless of your case, you should only decide on moving into the city if you've already clearly planned out all the expected costs of living and is capable of complying with such matter.
Third, devise a complete scheme for moving in, such as occasional visits to the new city prior to actually moving in as well as an exact date that you'll finally move into the city of Columbus. A helpful way to know more about the community of the new city you are about to move into is by subscribing to the weekend series of the city's newspaper. This will tell you all about the latest happenings and events with regards to the busy city of Columbus, Georgia. Also, make sure that you carefully observe and track your moving costs to ensure that you stay within range of your allowable budget. The process of moving isn't cheap, even if it's just a relocation across town. If fortunate enough, you can let your new employer in your new city handle the moving expenses if he/she wishes to do so. Furthermore, if you're currently the one in your family who takes care of the bills and monthly payments, you should make it a point to utilize the slips for tax write-offs.
Fourth, make sure to inform and update your new employer with regards to your moving progress. You don't want to remain unreachable and keep your new employer waiting for too long. This may result with the employer finding a replacement for you on the intended position that is supposedly yours. Furthermore, open communication with your new employer during the moving progress may be ideal as he/she can offer tips, guides and other helpful info that you can use to efficiently move into the large city of Columbus. Lastly, be sure to employ the best moving companies, such as Keith and Mary Williams Realty, in order to keep your move as smooth as possible at all times.


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package org.bouncycastle.jcajce.provider.digest;

import org.bouncycastle.asn1.gm.GMObjectIdentifiers;
import org.bouncycastle.crypto.CipherKeyGenerator;
import org.bouncycastle.crypto.digests.SM3Digest;
import org.bouncycastle.crypto.macs.HMac;
import org.bouncycastle.jcajce.provider.config.ConfigurableProvider;
import org.bouncycastle.jcajce.provider.symmetric.util.BaseKeyGenerator;
import org.bouncycastle.jcajce.provider.symmetric.util.BaseMac;

public class SM3
{
    private SM3()
    {
    }

    static public class Digest
        extends BCMessageDigest
        implements Cloneable
    {
        public Digest()
        {
            super(new SM3Digest());
        }

        public Object clone()
            throws CloneNotSupportedException
        {
            Digest d = (Digest)super.clone();
            d.digest = new SM3Digest((SM3Digest)digest);

            return d;
        }
    }

    /**
     * SM3 HMac
     */
    public static class HashMac
        extends BaseMac
    {
        public HashMac()
        {
            super(new HMac(new SM3Digest()));
        }
    }

    public static class KeyGenerator
        extends BaseKeyGenerator
    {
        public KeyGenerator()
        {
            super("HMACSM3", 256, new CipherKeyGenerator());
        }
    }

    public static class Mappings
        extends DigestAlgorithmProvider
    {
        private static final String PREFIX = SM3.class.getName();

        public Mappings()
        {
        }

        public void configure(ConfigurableProvider provider)
        {
            provider.addAlgorithm("MessageDigest.SM3", PREFIX + "$Digest");
            provider.addAlgorithm("Alg.Alias.MessageDigest.SM3", "SM3");
            provider.addAlgorithm("Alg.Alias.MessageDigest.1.2.156.197.1.401", "SM3");  // old draft OID - deprecated
            provider.addAlgorithm("Alg.Alias.MessageDigest." + GMObjectIdentifiers.sm3, "SM3");

            addHMACAlgorithm(provider, "SM3", PREFIX + "$HashMac", PREFIX + "$KeyGenerator");
            addHMACAlias(provider, "SM3", GMObjectIdentifiers.hmac_sm3);
        }
    }
}


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Convicted Tampa cop killer files appeal, citing 'ineffective' counsel
'Together in Heaven': Husband and wife married for 71 years die on same day, just 12 hours apart
CPR, first aid training could become part of the job for Florida school bus drivers
Sarasota veterans find their place as brew masters
Man allegedly kills 17-year-old girl and posts grisly photos of her body online, police say
Ex-Gaither High QB continuing NFL career close to home
All she wanted for Christmas was a dog, so her parents secretly adopted a pup for her
Posted Dec 20 2018 05:23AM EST
Video Posted Dec 20 2018 05:33AM EST
Updated Dec 20 2018 09:10AM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (FOX 13) - An Oklahoma college student has been asking her parents for a dog for years, and after years of saying, "no," they finally caved in time for Christmas.
Hallee Fuqua's parents kept telling her to wait, but then she started volunteering at the Humane Society of Stillwater. There, she actually fell in love with a dog, named Rambo, who has been waiting on his forever home. She visited him often, and was saddened to learn he was adopted.
Little did she know, her father, Lance Fuqua, and her mom secretly adopted Rambo for her.
"With the help from the Humane Society we kept it a secret," he explained in a Facebook post. "She found out this weekend that Rambo had been adopted and she was broken. So Sunday night we surprised her with her early Christmas present. We captured the moment on video. Merry Christmas Hallee! #onehappygirl #onehappydog."
He shared the video on his social media account, showing a tearful Hallee and excited Rambo -- together. Currently, Hallee is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University, and she will have to wait a semester to bring Rambo to school. By then, she will move into a pet-friendly apartment.
A swampy area in Louisiana is attracting dozens of alligators and even more onlookers.
Video shot earlier this month shows dozens of gators swimming close to a fence by the Davis Pond Diversion, a manmade canal, in St. Charles Parish where the alligators were catching fish.
"Any time you have water movement like that, what's going to happen is all different types of fish, from the tiny, tiny little bait fish to larger fish are going to move to that moving water to feed," said Jeb Linscombe, who manages the Fur and Alligator Program in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. "So, it's going to attract alligators there to feed on those fish."
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.
The male gator, nicknamed 'Chance the Snapper,' was first spotted in the Humboldt Park lagoon about a week ago. After local enthusiasts tried and failed to trap the reptile, Frank Robb arrived from St. Augustine on Sunday. By early Tuesday, he had caught the 5 foot 3 inch animal using something that even cartoon alligators know to avoid: a fishing pole.
"I brought my fishing rod and it went down pretty fast," Robb said at a news conference at the park Tuesday morning. At about 1:30 a.m. - about 36 hours into the hunt - Robb said he "saw his eye shine and caught him on the fishing rod. One cast... and it was done."
YMCA Veggie Van brings fresh produce to the community


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Venice/Italy - February 2018: Tourists in a gondola on a small canal in the heart of Venice San Marco area
By DocShotTV
4k00:22 HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, UTRECHT - MAY 20, 2016: A gondola on Ancient city center of Utrecht, Netherlands features many buildings from the Early Middle Ages, the Dom church tower in the background.
hd00:07QINGDAO, CHINA - 26 APRIL 2010: Chinese students take part in a military parade, at the beginning of the academic year, in Qingdao, China
hd00:20CIRCA 2011: WS Gondoliers Rowing Gondolas down Grand Canal / Venice, Italy
hd00:15times square on a rainy wet night, new york
4k00:16Close up road with the slow motion of wheel roller skate
4k00:17Crowd Of People Ice Skating in the Evening/4k Ice Skating Footage
hd00:08SIGIRIYA, SRI LANKA - CIRCA DECEMBER 2016
hd00:52Waterloo, Ontario, Canada June 2014 Runners running and crawling through mud pit in obstacle endurance race
hd00:20Young girl photographed on a boat in Venice
4k00:15Portrait of child girl in sunglasses, kid is traveling with family on sea water bus vaporetto on the Grand canal in VENICE, ITALY. Close up, UHD 4K footage
4k00:11VENICE, ITALY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017: Gondolas with tourists sail through the Grand canal of Venice. Romantic tour in gondola, rowed by a gondolier in the venice canal.
hd00:21venezia, venezia, italy - 06/14/2019: Magic shot of Venice with gondola in canal
4k00:13Venice, Italy - 01.12.2018: Gondolier making a pause in gondola. A row of gondolas in canal at Venice.
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people in gondola