Today's prompt was Music. My initial thought was one of the acts from the World Showcase in Epcot, but then I decided to use a few pictures from my first NKOTB concert a few years ago. I really would like to make a dent in my printed pictures this month instead of printing pictures each night.
I cut into my Basic Grey Barista collection and was so sad in doing that knowing I can't replace it. Maybe I will get some in the warehouse box I ordered.
I used the current sketch at Scrapbook Challenges #469.
Another fabulous layout… love the sketch you used!
Great choice of pictures for the challenge. I didn't order the warehouse surprise box. I probably should have. Let me know what you get.
Simply fabulous! Really spotlights the photos!
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A new dimension in steel tube technology opened up in India in the early 50's – with the establishment of the Indian Tube Company (ITC), on 17th December 1954. It was the outcome of a joint venture between Tata Steel Ltd. and Stewarts & Lloyds of UK. In 1985, the Indian Tube Company merged with Tata Steel Ltd. to form Tata Steel -Tubes SBU (Strategic Business Unit). The Tubes SBU today is a leading manufacturer of welded pipes and tubes in the country with an annual production capacity of around 4,00,000 tonnes and expansion plans on the anvil.
Tata Steel – Tubes SBU, the largest domestic manufacturer of steel tubes in India, has been and independent Profit Centre of Tata Steel since August 1993. The SBU has its own marketing set up head-quartered at Kolkata, along with a network of sales offices across the country.
Conveyance Tubes – For the Plumbing, Irrigation and Process segment, clubbed under the brand name of "Tata Pipes".
Precision Tubes (http://www.tataprecisiontubes.com) – For the Auto, Boiler and Engineering segment under brand name of "Tata Precision"
Tata Steel – Tubes SBU is the only tube company in India, which has established these three lines of business and having a pan-India presence. We have a very comprehensive distribution and sales network across the country. Tubes SBU operates through two business models- B2B and B2C. The conveyance tubes business is predominantly B2C where more than 80% of the tubes are sold through the Distributor and Dealer network. For Tata Structura, it is a combination of both direct sales and sales through the business development partners. The Precision Tubes business is predominantly B2B and through direct marketing.


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Edward Hopper: 1882-1967
July 22, 2016 By Wendy Campbell
Born on July 22, 1882 in Nyack, New York, Edward Hopper is considered to be one of America's greatest realist painters of the twentieth century.
Hopper studied illustration with the Correspondence School of Illustrating in New York City in 1899 and then at the New York School of Art between 1900 and 1906. He studied painting a year later with William Merrit Chase and then Kenneth Hayes Miller and Robert Henri.
In 1906 Hopper traveled to Paris, London, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Berlin and Brussels to study works by European artists. Returning to New York in 1907, he painted and worked part-time as an illustrator for fiction and trade magazines.
Hopper's first exhibition was a group show, held at the Harmonie Club building in New York in March 1908.
From 1910, Hopper spent his summers painting in rural New England, in Gloucester and Cape Anne, Massachusetts, and Maine. In 1913 he moved to Washington Square, in the Greenwich Village area of New York City, which remained his permanent base. Hopper's subject matter was derived from two main sources: first, everyday American life such as restaurants, gas stations, theaters, railroads, and street scenes; and second, seascapes and rural landscapes.
Initially, Hopper was more successful as an illustrator and with his etchings, in both sales and exhibitions. In January 1920, he held his first solo exhibition of 16 paintings at the Whitney Studio Club, but was discouraged by the failure to achieve either sales or critical attention. In 1923, with the encouragement of artist Josephine Verstille Nivison (whom he married in 1924), Hopper began painting in watercolour. In 1924, he had his second solo exhibition at the Frank K. M. Rehn Gallery, which was a critical and commercial success.
From 1930, Edward and Josephine (Jo) began to spend their summers painting in Truro on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where they built a home in 1934. Hopper was an intensely private person and led a somewhat reclusive life, two characteristics that are reflected in his paintings. Images of loneliness and detachment pervade Hopper's works where he often depicted solitary figures (mostly women) who are often occupied with their own thoughts.
Hopper was very productive through the 1930s and early 1940s, producing many of his most important works. In the late 1940's however, his health was poor and he underwent several prostate surgeries. Hopper was active again in the 1950s and early 1960s, producing several more major works.
Both the art world and pop culture have been influenced by Hopper's work. Many artists have cited him as influential, including Willem de Kooning, Jim Dine, and Mark Rothko. His cinematic compositions and use of light and dark made him popular with filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho), Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), and Sam Mendes (New York Movie) to name a few.
Edward Hopper died on May 15, 1967 in his studio in New York City. Jo, who died 10 months later, left their collection of over three thousand works to the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Edward Hopper - People in the Sun, 1963
Edward Hopper - Automat - 1927
Edward Hopper - The Barber Shop - 1931
Edward Hopper - Sheridan Theatre - 1937
Edward Hopper - Night Shadows - 1921
Edward Hopper - Gas - 1940
Edward Hopper - A Woman In The Sun - 1961
Edward Hopper - Chop Suey - 1929
Edward Hopper - Nighthawks - 1942
Edward Hopper - Light at 2 Lights - 1927
Sources: MOMA, National Gallery of Art, Wikipedia
Filed Under: ART, Art History, Painting Tagged With: American Art, Edward Hopper, Edward Hopper Birthday, Realism

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I encourage you to get to know the story of Graig Zucker and "Buckyballs" (WSJ article of September 1, 2013).
The regulatory process has gone from cooperative regulation, to regulatory prosecution, to regulatory persecution of Mr. Zucker. After stopping the sale and distribution of "Buckeyballs" the Feds are now suing Mr. Zucker personally for the costs of the product recall they imposed (thereby causing his company to liquidate for lack of sales).
An entrepreneur discovers a product, finds an appropriate market for it, responds to public safety concerns in a prompt and responsible manner, and is then put out of business by the government and sued personally by the government.
The regulatory Dementors are upon us. Soulless creatures use bald political power to threaten, persecute, and destroy in the name of some social good that is arbitrarily and inconsistently regulated.
There is no longer a justification for taking business risk as your dollars and your efforts are subject to selective and arbitrary confiscation by regulatory authority, as well as personal liability for running your business in a legal manner.
Its so clearly time to elect people to Federal office who understand and believe in individual freedom and responsibility. You know, America.


"As part of the 'Dream Team,' I experienced first-hand the power of people coming together to achieve great things"
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Champion®, the global athleticwear icon, is celebrating a century of teamwork with the launch of its centennial anniversary campaign – "100 Years for the Team" – that will explore what it means to be a team in 2019 from the perspective of participating teams, clubs, squads and crews across the world.
From its humble Rochester, N.Y. beginnings in 1919 as Knickerbocker Knitting Mills to its position today as one of the largest and fastest growing global athleticwear brands, Champion has always been about one thing – the team. To celebrate a century of team spirit, Champion will engage with teams small and large around the world to share their passion about teamwork and what it means to them to be a team.
Throughout the year, Champion will highlight and celebrate teams through social media, a special website, exclusive product collections, events and influencer partnerships. Select teams will even be featured in a centennial celebration video.
The campaign will launch with a special film that features someone who has experienced the power of the team personally – the iconic basketball legend Magic Johnson. In the film, Johnson shares his reflections and insights into what truly makes a great team.
From its inception, Champion has been a part of some of the most important moments in sports and cultural history. From designing collegiate apparel to supplying military uniforms, and dressing iconic sports teams such as the gold medal-winning 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball "dream team," Champion has proudly outfitted a broad range of teams over the past 100 years. Be it on the field, on the court or in the street, Champion has been embraced by teams around the world. Champion has also been at the forefront of innovation since its establishment with patented creations, such as the iconic Reverse Weave sweatshirt. In 2018 the Reverse Weave hoodie was permanently installed into the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Throughout the year, Champion will showcase a variety of modern-day teams while also looking back at key milestones in the brand's rich history that have cemented the signature 'C' logo within sports and popular culture. The 100th anniversary campaign will feature a global digital and social media campaign, a limited-edition Century Collection, and partnerships with key influencers.
Teams are encouraged to share their stories via social media using #Champion100 or through the Champion100.com website for the opportunity to receive limited-edition product, be featured in a centennial celebration video and spotlighted on Champion's social media channels and website. Limited-edition product collections, events and influencer partnerships will be announced throughout 2019. For further information on the Champion "100 Years for the Team" campaign, please visit the website and follow the brand on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Since 1919, Champion Athleticwear has offered a full line of innovative athletic apparel for men and women including activewear, sweats, tees, sports bras, team uniforms and accessories. Champion uses innovative design and state-of-the-art product testing to ensure uncompromised quality and innovative apparel for its consumers. Champion Athleticwear can be purchased at department stores, sporting goods, specialty retailers, and at Champion.com. For more information, please contact us at 1-800-315-0563 or at Facebook.com/Champion, follow us on Twitter @Championusa or on Instagram @Champion. Champion is a brand of Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI).


Do I have to pass all the Pedagogy and Content-Area tests in order to graduate?
No. Passing the MTLEs is not a requirement to graduate from St. Cloud State University. However, it is a requirement to obtain an initial teaching license in the state of Minnesota. Before applying for your teaching license, you must have received the official score reports (email with barcode) for all required Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams. For more information on applying for licensure, contact Office of Records and Registration.
When do you recommend taking Pedagogy and Content-Area tests?
There is no set time period for when to take the Pedagogy and Content-Area tests. However, the tests contain material covered in your education coursework. Candidates will have higher chance of passing the tests after taking all major program courses. Often Pedagogy and Content-Area tests are taken the semester before graduation, during student teaching. It is best to communicate with your academic advisor and plan ahead should you need to retake any tests.
Are there any study resources available for Pedagogy and Content-Area tests?
There are study guides and practice questions available for check out by current St. Cloud State students in the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center (Library).
Reviewing the notes and materials from your major program courses is also recommended.
Official MTLE study guides and practice tests can be purchased through the MTLE website.
Is there financial assistance available to help cover the cost of the tests?
Fee waivers are available on a first come, first served basis to students in significant financial need. Contact the SCSU MTLE Center for more information. If you have failed a subtest three or more times, please contact Pearson directly for information on the retake fee voucher process.
What if I don't pass all the subtests?
Candidates who do not pass one or more subtests will have to retake just the portion that they did not pass. If you wish to retake a subtest, you must complete the registration process again. Please note that you must wait a minimum of 45 days before retaking the subtest.
Candidates who have failed a subtest three or more times may be eligible for a fee voucher for subsequent attempts. To request a retake fee voucher, contact Pearson directly before registering to test.
What if I have to reschedule my test appointment?
It is possible to change your test date, time or location through your account on the MTLE website. This must be done at least 24 hours before your scheduled testing time.
What if I am adding a new licensure area to an existing Minnesota teaching license?
If you are already licensed in the state of Minnesota and are adding another license, you only have to take the content knowledge test in the new licensure field.


• At Le Poisson Rouge, New York City, on August 17 and at the Foo Fest in Providence RI on August 18. See Calendar Page for details.
• The MonkeyNet Tour continues on to Italy in September. See dates at the Calendar Page. Tony Maimone will be joining the band for this tour.
• The new Pere Ubu studio album, 20 Years In A Montana Missile Siol, released September 29 2017 on Cherry Red Records. For the press release, scroll down.
• The last of the planned vinyl box set releases, Les Haricots Sont Pas Salés,' is released April 6 2018. The box includes The Tenement Year, Cloudland, and Worlds In Collision. A bonus disc of out-takes and studio mixes,'Songs From The Lost Album,' is also included, as well as a poster by John Thompson. Ubutique will be offering it.
The West Coast portion of the MonkeyNet Tour (Nov. 30 to Dec. 8) had to be cancelled for medical reasons. One band member had a serious episode of the flu. This infected David Thomas, causing severe complications. He was hospitalized at the end of the East Coast portion of the tour. His doctors refused to okay his release and warned in the strongest terms that to continue the tour would have serious consequences. David relented.
Paul Hamann died September 14, 2017 in a Cleveland hospice. He was 62.
He engineered nearly every Pere Ubu album since 1980 at his studio, Suma (Painesville OH). His father, Ken, who died in 2003, was the band's engineer/producer before retirement in 1979.
Paul, like his father before him, was one of a kind. Over the last year and a half he struggled against a range of cancers without comment. He worked to the end. As we recorded the last Pere Ubu album I could see he had reached a unique level, burning with inspiration and ideas.
In the coming weeks and months there will be opportunities to write more of Paul. The abiding memory I have is the hours we sat in the control room, silently working, listening. An event would pass by on tape, I'd shoot him a glance, he'd adjust something on the channel control strip, I'd make an approving noise and on we'd go without further exchange. There were no words needed. And now there are no words adequate.
Pere Ubu's new album 20 Years In A Montana Missile Silo opens the doors of the avant-garage to reveal the hardworking mechanics hammering away at the fundamentals of blue-collar rock. A three-guitar revision spans the state of the art for guitar-based rock in the year 2017. Keith Moliné is joined by Cleveland guitar legend Gary Siperko and Kristof Hahn in the now familiar orchestra of analog and digital synths, clarinet, drums and Thomas' unquestionably unique vocals.
It follows on from their release in 2015 of Carnival Of Souls, which was widely praised by the media, confounding the usual clash of critics' sensibilities, and chosen by cult series 'American Horror Story' to provide two soundtracks for characters Mordrake and Twisty, in Season 4.
The album was recorded and mixed at Suma, Painesville Ohio. Engineer Paul Hamann, and his father before him, have been part of almost every Pere Ubu album since 1976. Thomas and Hamann have explored innumerable production methods over the years, establishing the unique Ubu sound that pre-dated punk and still stands proud of the forced genre defined clichés of the music world.
Over the years, Kristof Hahn had become a regular visitor to the Ubu dressing room during his time-off touring with The Swans. He was given access to the songs from the new album as works-in-progress. "I was just listening to 'The Healer' again today and it gave me goosebumps," he wrote to Thomas. "The whole album sounds amazing already, I would be really proud to be part of it, however small my part might be." He was brought on board immediately.
The touring arm of Pere Ubu will be heading out with the new album; first-off in the USA in November-December, amd with a full European tour and further USA dates in 2018.
Mr Thomas has written some detailed notes.
We identified a problem with the packaging on the box set, 'Drive He Said,' and as a result, the release date has been changed. We have been told that replacements will now be available for us to send out to pre-sales orders on the 17th March. Please note that this revised release date is being extended to all pre-orders through ourselves as well as all other outlets, such as Bandcamp.
We're not pleased with this delay and, as such, we feel it appropriate to offer all those who have pre-ordered the opportunity to have their money refunded. The offer of the free 7" colour vinyl of 'Slow Walking Daddy' stands for the revised date and is available for all orders received by us so far.
If you would prefer a refund, please reply by return and we will ensure the funds are transferred back to you via paypal. If you're happy to wait the extra ten days, we'll see you then.
Rocket From The Tombs and Pere Ubu at Austin Jukebox, May 19th and 20th.
In the lead up to the West Coast Coed Jail tour in June of 2016, David Thomas told an interviewer that he'd like to play 'some town out in Texas.' Austin Jukebox approached Ubu Projex earlier this year and the date has been set for an (almost) unique weekend of back to back Avant Garage with both Rocket From The Tombs and Pere Ubu in one weekend.
On Friday, May 19th, Rocket From The Tombs will take the stage at Beerland in Austin, Texas, as part of the events organised by Austin Jukebox; a quarterly series of shows that provides a platform for local bands whilst showcasing one-off appearances of iconic bands and artists to produce "interesting, cool and, most of all, not boring shows." RFTT will play material from both the back catalog and the most recent album, 'Black Record' (Fire Records, 2015). The following night, Pere Ubu will take the stage with the 'Coed Jail' set of songs from 1975-82, which were recently issued in the two box sets 'Elitism for the People' and 'Architecture of Language' (Fire Records).
In 2003, Rocket From The Tombs played Houston but Pere Ubu have not visited the state of Texas in over twenty years. The RFTT/PU collaboration has only happened once before at Disastodrome at the UCLA in Los Angeles, 2003.
Formed in 1974, by August 1975 RFTT was burned out and gone. In less than a year it blew through four different drummers and never went into the studio. Left behind were live recordings of songs that would become anthems. Thomas and Laughner went on to form Pere Ubu, taking the songs 'Final Solution,' 'Life Stinks,' and '30 Seconds Over Tokyo;' songs that were to become iconic in the new wave that would influence many bands thereafter.
40 years and 40 albums later, the two bands are still recording and touring.
Pere Ubu continues to expand. That's the plan. One of the goals of David's last Five Year Plan is The Pere Ubu Orchestra. As far as he's concerned the only limit is phynance. Cleveland guitar legend Gary Siperko is the latest recruit (well, almost - there is a new member lurking in the wings). That doesn't mean that Keith is replaced, or out. It means that David wants to expand the Guitar Corps of Pere Ubu, as he did with the Synth Brigade. Everything is to expand. David has been studying the life cycle of the slime mold for inspiration.
Communex has produced a 158-page, A4-sized paperback book chronicling the years 1975 to 1982, "gathered from the debris."
"It wasn't supposed to last for more than one single - one gig - one album - one tour... As told by the band themselves and the people who watched them."
Book designed and compiled by Commuynex. Cover designed by John Thompson.
The studio albums contained in the Architecture box will have individual releases on cd and vinyl at some point, but not right away. The extras disk, 'Architectural Salvage,' will not. 'The Hearpen Singles,' from the Elitism box, will have a cd and vinyl release soon. The 'Manhattan' disk will not.
There is a special vinyl release in limited edition prepared for National Record Store Day.
Box 3, as yet untitled, will be the Fontana years albums but negotiations are not completed so Box 4 will come out next, sometime in the September/October region. Box 4 will be the time period of 'Raygun Suitcase,' 'Pennsylvania,' and 'Saint Arkansas.' RGS will not be re-mixed. PA will be remixed because the digital technology used to record it was too limiting on the mix stage. STARK may or may not be re-mixed - the jury is out and vacillating.
At some point there may be an all-inclusive Pere Ubu live box.
2. The albums are being prepared 'for posterity.' That means the box sets, and subsequent individual releases, are the end of the line. They are the final and permanent representation of what was supposed to be going on. We are using cutting edge technology to prepare them. It's unlikely many members of the band will be alive when any more advanced technology makes a reconsideration possible.
3. The boxes will not contain any historical notes or commentaries or associated ephemera. The albums stand on their own.
In 2015, in order to express solidarity with Pere Ubu, RFTT renounced its 'US citizenship' and applied for creative asylum in Port Talbot, Wales. In 2014 Pere Ubu renounced its US citizenship and moved to Leeds, England, after a cabal of the American Federation of Musicians and a clique of government clerks in a small town in Vermont determined that Pere Ubu was unworthy of being granted permission to perform in America.
On August 21 2015, Fire Records released a box set of four vinyl lps caled 'Elitism For The People, Pere Ubu 1975-1978.' It consists of 'The Modern Dance,' 'Dub Housing,' 'The Hearpen Singles,' and a live set recorded at Max's Kansas City in 1977 called 'Manhattan.' Also in the box are a reprint of the 'Datapanik '77' poster. Included are codes for free audio downloads in the MP3 (VBR), MP3 (320 kbps), FLAC, Apple Lossless, AAC (iTunes), and/or Ogg Vorbis formats. Purchase allows unlimited streaming via the Bandcamp app. 'Elitism' is also sold as a digital box set.
Paul Hamann at Suma digitally transferred the original quarter-inch two-track analog master mix tapes at the highest resolution available, 192khz / 24 bit. That's more than four times the audio resolution of CD music. The vinyl was cut directly from those files on the best lathe Neumann manufactured. The down-sampling necessary for cd production and audio download files was accomplished after a two year study of the 'black arts' of the realms beyond human hearing. The result is probably the best fidelity that's been commercially produced and as close as can be achieved to audio transparency between the various media.
All releases are available in all territories. An April 18 2015 release of the box set in conjunction with National Record Store Day was limited to the UK and EU.
Fire has also released individual cd, vinyl and digital album editions of 'The Modern Dance' and 'Dub Housing.' Purchase includes free download audio codes and unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.


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Analysis: Who are the Libya rebels?
According to most experts they're just days away from running Libya. But who are the rebels and what do they want?
A spokesman for the Hillsborough Independent Panel reaffirms independence from government.
Andy Burnham, former secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, calls on government to give Hillsborough families the truth.
Margaret Aspinall, chair of the Hillsborough Families' Support Group, urges the government to "listen" to the people.
A Cabinet Office spokesman says that the issue of releasing Hillsborough information will be considered by the backbench business committee.


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Creflo Dollar and Accountability
Creflo Dollar, pastor of World Changers Church in College Park, GA, is a well-known preacher of the prosperity gospel and the author of several books, including Winning in Troubled Times and Total Life Prosperity: 14 Practical Steps To Receiving God's Full Blessing. Prosperity theology claims that God rewards believers with financial well-being, and some of its most popular proponents include Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, and Joel Olsteen. Recent allegations that Dollar subjected his daughter to physical abuse have thrust him into the media spotlight.
Reuters states that Creflo Dollar was arrested on Friday, June 8th and charged with child cruelty and battery. Dollar's 15 year-old daughter reported that he struck her and choked her during an argument, a claim that her 19 year-old sister corroborated. According to CBS News, Dollar admitted that he spanked his daughter and wrestled her to the floor, but claimed that it was after his daughter hit him. Dollar has since been released from jail on $5,000 bail.
A 911 call from the day of the incident provides details. According to a June 12th CNN article, Dollar's daughter called Fayette County 911 and told the dispatcher that her father punched her, threw her to the ground, and threatened to choke her. According to the 911 recording, she said that the incident occurred after an argument about attending a party, in which she cried and told Dollar that she didn't want to talk to him. She added that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Rev. Samuel Mosteller, president of the Georgia chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, weighed in on the incident. According to the article, Mosteller claimed that the incident had been exaggerated because it involved Dollar, and he Dollar had been exercising his responsibility as a parent.
Dollar insists that he did no wrong. During a World Changers Church church service on June 10th, Dollar told his congregation that he did not punch or choke his daughter, according to CNN. In a service video, Dollar was greeted with riotous applause from his congregation, and cries of "Thank you Jesus!" rang out from the audience as Dollar walked to the podium. Judging from their jubilant applause, many members of his congregation have taken his side.
At the 1:33 mark, Dollar assured listeners that all was well in his home, lamenting the "culture of disrespect" with which parents must contend.
"Raising children in our culture ... of disrespect is a challenge, and a responsibility for all of us who are parents. As a church family, I want you to hear personally from me that all is well in the Dollar household."
At the 6:08 mark, Dollar asserted that "I should have never been arrested, never," and that "when the facts of this come out, you will be appalled." At the 3:02 mark, Dollar shared his version of events, insisting that he did not punch or choke his daughter.
"The truth is that a family conversation with our youngest daughter got emotional, and emotions got involved and things escalated from there. The truth is, she was not choked, she was not punched. There were not any scratches on her neck, but the only thing on her neck was a prior skin abrasion from eczema. Anything else is an exaggeration and sensationalism."
At the 4:23, he insisted that he loved his children and did not "put any fault" on them.
"I would never approach one of my children to intentionally inflict bodily harm. I love my children enough to establish proper boundaries and help them make right choices ... I will never put any fault on my children, as Jesus would never put any fault on me. I love her with all of my heart."
I scratched my head when Dollar insisted that he did not "put any fault" on his offspring, especially when he alleged that the devil was behind this attempt to "discredit" him and the gospel and at the 6:39 mark.
"You've got to understand something. It's not as much against me as it is this message of grace. The devil knows in order to discredit the message you have to first of all discredit the messenger."
Dollar quoted Psalm 35:11-33, sharing passages such as "malicious witnesses testify against me" and "treacherous enemies ... plot against innocent people." For a man who just claimed that he did not "put any fault" on his children, he chose a rather accusatory Bible passage to quote. Chillingly, the man accused of wrestling his daughter to the floor ended his reading with the line, "Those who do evil are fallen. They are thrown down, never to rise again"
Even though Dollar admitted to spanking his 15 year-old daughter and wrestling her to the floor, he deflected any personal responsibility for the incident. In a moment of narcissism, he depicted himself a victim of the devil's malice, but failed to discuss whether spanking his daughter was responsible. He quoted scripture about "malicious witnesses" and "treacherous enemies," but failed to take real accountability for his role in what happened.
Some commentators have mused on the connections between Dollar's theology and the assault accusations. For example, in a commentary at the Washington Post, Rahiel Tesfamariam speculates that the abuse allegations may spring from patriarchal and authoritarian church culture.
"There's a fixation with orthodoxy and order in patriarchal cultures like the ones that shaped myself and Creflo Dollar that often breeds dogmatic thinkers. This is fertile ground for a parenting style that not only embraces corporal punishment as a necessary tool of discipline but views it as beneficial to the child. But there's a difference between discipline and abuse, and that line can get very blurry when a parent believes that their authority justifies "loving acts of violence" against children in their care."
In a post entitled "7 Truths We Need to Tell About Creflo Dollar, Black Daughters and Violence", Crunktastic also made connections between authoritarian theology and violence against women and children.
"Our theology will kill us if we let it. As the Bible thumpers love to remind us: "there is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is destruction." (Prov 14:12) Consider this my remix. Jesus already died, and I refuse to let the Black Church turn me into a martyr for its causes. I refuse to stand by while Black men (and women) use bad theology about headship and Black women and men use bad theology about "sparing the rod" to heap indignities on women and children in the name of God. Our blind investment in patriarchy, and the kind of hierarchy it promotes in churches and families is not healthy for a people who continue to find themselves on the bottom of every social hierarchy that exists."
I think Tesfamariam and Crunktastic are on to something. What is the relationship between authoritarian theology steeped in hierarchy and obedience and men's mistreatment of women and children? As a society, we need to ask that question.
Hierarchy and obedience are recurring themes in Dollar's commentary. When I wandered around the World Changers Church website, I found several columns by Dollar that emphasized authority and obedience. For instance, "Obedience Controls Your Blessings" correlates God's favor with obedience and deference to church leaders. (See worldchangers[dot]org/monthly-ObedienceControlsYourBlessings.aspx)
"Resolve in your heart to love God enough to go to church and obey His Word even when you don't want to. Love people enough to consider them during and after worship service. And love your leaders enough to honor their words. Your blessings are determined by your obedience!"
In "Understanding Spiritual Authority," Dollar emphasizes the importance of belonging to a church and submitting to its leaders. (See worldchangers[dot]org/monthly-UnderstandingSpiritualAuthority.aspx)
"There are people who believe it is unnecessary to submit to anyone in a position of church leadership, but it is God's will for every Christian to be connected to a local church fellowship. He has assigned every born-again Believer to a particular church, headed up by a pastor after His own heart. Each person is to submit to his or her spiritual leader, as that leader follows Christ ... Where there is no true submission to God's authority, the door is opened to rebellion (2 Thessalonians 2:10)."
Dollar clearly cherishes his pastoral authority and expects members of his flock to heed him, judging from these columns. Would it be any different in the Dollar home?
The Creflo Dollar incident should have us all reflecting on the problems created by authoritarian thinking, be it in the home or any other setting. Whatever the outcome of the Dollar case, this is an opportunity to ask what accountable parenthood looks like, and what we can do to prevent violence in the home. It is also an opportunity to discuss the dangers of authoritarian home life, the insidious influence of patriarchy, and the problems associated with corporal punishment.
Christian Agnostic: Creflo Dollar Denies Choking and Slapping Daughter…It was Only a Spanking?
The Daily Beast: Creflo Dollar's Problematic Corporal-Punishment Defense
Essence: Do We Go Too Far Disciplining Our Kids?
Labels: Creflo Dollar, Violence, Violence Against Women
postmormongirl June 17, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Talking about Dollar putting a spin on a story! I think the problem with parents being too authoritarian is that it prevents children from learning how to make responsible decisions on their own accord.
Ahab June 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Postmormon Girl -- Agreed. It teaches children to submit to force rather than reason out the best choices.
Doug B June 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Fabulous post and consideration of authoritarianism. There must be a better way and I think there is.
Ahab June 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Doug -- Thanks. I think there are better ways to guide children as well.
Donna Banta June 18, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Love how Dollar compares himself to Jesus. If he's allowed go unpunished or even unblamed for his behavior, I'm afraid he may end up getting away with murder at some point.
Ahab June 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Donna -- I thought comparing himself to Jesus was pretty narcissistic. I really hope he's held accountable for his behavior.
Infidel753 June 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM
If he really considers himself like Jesus, I suppose he'll want everyone to call him the Almighty Dollar?:-) Seriously, what is it about clergy and child abuse? I'm fairly sure Jesus said something like "Whoever harms one of these little ones, it would be better for him to be cast into the see with a millstone around his neck." Maybe they've never read that part.
Ahab June 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Infidel753 -- Yeah, they tend to ignore that part about the millstone because it challenges their unchecked power.
Michelle June 18, 2012 at 10:57 PM
This is seriously screwed up. I cannot imagine how the cheering in this video would affect the young lady involved here. I hope that there are adults who will protect her from further harm and talk with her about the emotional abuse perpetrated by her father and this congregation.
Michelle -- I too hope that the 15 year-old daughter is among safe, level-headed people. Her father's sermon and the jubilation of his audience must have been a blow to her, AND to her 19 year-old sister who witnessed the incident.
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A wonderful narrator and endearing characters!
I really liked this book and looked forward to my daily listen . I miss Eleanor now that it's over .
Exceptional book. I'm still thinking about them.
Wonder narrator! I loved her voice and she really brought the humor to the forefront. I haven't enjoyed a book this much since "The Help". I didn't want it to end. Eleanor is an endearing character, as is Raymond. I wish there was a sequel!
The best. Listened twice and will no doubt go back for a third!!
Excellent narration. A little dark although I laughed at many of Elenor's observations which certainly lightened the underlying storyline.
Took me a while to get into this book but I'm glad I saw it through. Great story and I'm excited they are making it into a movie!
Eleanor Oliphant is much, much better than fine. This is one of the best books I have listened to or read in quite some time. I had a hard time putting it down once I started to get into it, and may actually listen to it again. It is impossible not to love socially awkward, overly honest Eleanor. And everyone on Earth should have a Raymond in their life.
it was a slow start I agree but a lovely story showing how people need each other.


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in our company do we use for a logon script kixtart.
I want make for the Windows 8 and later Users some changes different then the Windows 7 Users.
My Idea was like this.
? "Do something for Windows 8 and later."
? "Do Something for Windows 7 and earlier."
this compare doesn't work every time is this compare true.
I think the problem is something wrong with the data type that I get from the "@DOS" command.
Can you give me a tip to fix this problem.
? "Do Windows 8 stuff"
? "Do Windows 7 stuff"
You can force a numeric compare with $Ver = Val(@DOS), or $Ver = 1.0 * @DOS.
In the second form, Kix sees a decimal number and converts the entire process to that format based on the first item referenced. Multiplying by 1.0 doesn't change the value but forces Kix to use precision math.
@DOS might return a version string, which will throw things off.
Taking a minute to run "VarTypeName(@DOS)" confirms that it does return a string. This is the reason for inconsistent results. In my Universal Login Script, I have a global var that holds the OS Version as a number, available to other functions that might need it.
with the function val() works now.
Sorry with val it doesn't work too.
with the "1.0 *" I get just the first digit. i think this is a problem about the "," char. in Switzerland we have comma separated not with a point.
With your solution i have the same problem with "@DOS"
if @PRODUCTTYPE == "Windows 7 Enterprise Edition"
;? "Do Something for Windows 7"
;? "Do something for other Windows"
in this way I don' t have the flexibility with a numeric variable. but on this way I can make different between the Windows 7 and the others.
Please post your code for the 1.0* code, there is probably something amiss.
As for the other code, this will likely cover your bases a bit better.
Did you try 1,0 * @DOS? You need to be consistent with the regional settings.
The multiplication by 1 doesn't change the value, and specifying a decimal point forces the value to be a real number, not an integer.
Case Left(@ProductType,9) = "Windows 7"
Case Left(@ProductType,9) = "Windows 8"
Case Left(@ProductType,10) = "Windows 10"
where kix seems to get it. I have only seen this issue once and I believe it was after a .net installation/patch.


A.J. Smith is a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The Chargers general manager won't be waving a Terrible Towel this particular Sunday, but no matter what happens in today's divisional playoff game, it won't stop him from admiring the organization.
More specifically, how it goes about minding its business.
Smith constantly studies NFL teams but doesn't always come away singing hosannas. There are those he believes have no chance of winning.
The Steelers, Patriots and Colts are the GM's organizational role models. They not only make the playoffs most years, which is his No. 1 priority and something he spends most of his waking hours working toward, but they do it on their terms.
And A.J. Smith, like him or not, is a man who does things on his terms. If he screws up, he moves on.
When he looks at the Steelers, he sees a diamond-hard franchise set in its ways for many years. He isn't talking about the great Pittsburgh teams of the 1970s, when free agency and salary caps didn't exist. What the Steelers did then, keeping all those Hall of Famers around, couldn't happen Sunday. They wouldn't try.
But since 1993, the dawn of NFL free agency, no franchise has been more consistent than Pittsburgh – or achieved it in such a diversified manner. Over that span, the Steelers have gone 160-95-1, with just three losing seasons. They have been to the playoffs 11 times.
And "Just get to the playoffs" is Smith's motto. Since he took over Chargers football operations in 2003, the team has won four AFC West titles and last January reached the AFC Championship Game. What happened this year may have been cockeyed, but he'll gladly take his team reaching the postseason after a 4-8 start.
"On to Pittsburgh," he says, knowing what lies in store Sunday at The Confluence, where the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers meet to form the mighty Ohio.
"I've studied the Steelers quite a bit," he says, "particularly the way they handle their unrestricted free agents who are about to go on the market. I've always admired the way they've handled it. Even though they've been ridiculed, they've let players go.
Although he's been successful, molding a moribund franchise into an annual playoff contender, Smith has been criticized for allowing good players to walk through the free-agency doors. Drew Brees walked. So did Michael Turner. Stars.
But, if you look back, you'd see Smith drafted quarterback Philip Rivers because Brees had not been good. When Brees blossomed, there was no way the team could afford two top quarterbacks. Same with Turner. LaDainian Tomlinson was the tailback. Turner demanded plenty. He had to leave.
Sproles, Tomlinson's tiny backup and one of The League's best return specialists, came up large in last Saturday's AFC wild-card game against Indianapolis and no doubt will be relied on quite a bit Sunday. But Sproles is free to walk after this season, and his value has done nothing but rise in recent weeks.
"He's an unrestricted free agent and we'd love to have him," Smith says. "It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. My understanding is he'd like to be here, too, but this is a business to all of us. We will give him a contract offer – with years – we hope he accepts.
Is it possible Smith could pin a franchise tag on Sproles and bring him back for at least a year? It would earn the little guy a whole lot of money, but Smith would have some of his valued insurance behind LT.
Tomlinson is not close to being a free agent, but there has been speculation that LT may not be a Chargers player next season.
"I have no idea about LT or anyone else on this team at this time," Smith says. "We'll know by mid-February. When the season ends, we will step back for three weeks, reflect and build a new team.
And so do the Chargers. Which is why they are where they are, at The Confluence.


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Boosting your immune system is a great way to start moving towards a healthy life. Our immune system defends us from diseases and ultimately help us to lead a joyful life. When it is compromised, we are susceptible to a range of illnesses.
According to a Harvard Medical School article, the immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don't know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
However, there are few ways by which we can ensure that our immune system stays healthy.
Don't smoke: Smoking puts a strain on your body, even if it feels like it's helping to alleviate stress and tension. If you are already smoking then quit as it will help to increase your metabolism in the body.
Drink in moderation: Stay away from alcohol, or at least keep your drinking habits in check. Alcohol suppresses immune system in the body. Persons with heavy drinking habit might be less vigilant against cancer and other related problems.
Get regular exercise: Physical activity and regular exercise will flush out bacterias in your body. It goes without saying that you need to stay fit and physically healthy for your immune system to be functioning optimally. Along with daily exercise you have to maintain a balanced weight as per your BMI level.
Healthy Diet: Your daily dose of diet certainly plays a vital role in strengthening your immune system. Eating fruits and vegetables, plus whole-grain foods and cutting down on fat will take the strain off your body and help boost your immune system.
Get regular check-ups: Make sure you go for regular screenings and healthy check-ups. Becoming aware of a disease early may greatly help you fight it. Monitor your blood pressure level and try to maintain it within the healthy range. Consult your doctor on how you can achieve this.
Get sound sleep: As they say if you don't get a sound sleep then you are prone to get sick. Getting good quality sleep is just as important as getting the hours of sleep that your body requires. If your body is well rested, it will be better able to fight infection. Every part of your body will function properly if you are having adequate sleep.
Precautions to avoid infections: Even if your immune system is strong, you can still be affected by germs. Take steps to avoid infections on a daily basis.
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Tenshin Nasukawa Responds To Conor McGregor's Call-Out
McGregor fought Mayweather back in 2017
According to Conor McGregor's latest tweet, the former two-division UFC World Champion wants to set up an "exhibition" fight against Tenshin Nasukawa.
Not to be outdone by his old adversary, McGregor took to Twitter on Sunday night to issue a challenge to the Japanese kickboxer, outlining that he wishes to fight him "before this summer".
Like Nasukawa, McGregor was also stopped by Mayweather in his pro boxing debut in a bout that went on to record the second highest pay-per-view buy rate in the sport's history.
At UFC 229, McGregor made his UFC return in a highly awaited Lightweight title fight against current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who pretty much dominated the Irishman from the get-go during their bout in Las Vegas, Nevada.
McGregor signed off the post by tagging his management company, Paradigm, and the UFC.
Please arrange this, this instant.
Prowler Licks Doorbell for 3 Hours
Robert Daniel Arroyo faces charges including prowling after police say he spent about three hours licking and milling around the family's yard.
Trump Supporter Arrested At Storm Lake Elizabeth Warren Campaign Event
Speaking without notes, she refined her stump speech and took audience questions with the enthusiasm of a social studies teacher. Asked about the DNA test she took previous year , Warren said she understands the difference between citizenship and ancestry.
Protests in India's Assam to grant citizenship to religious minorities, except Muslims
We will see when the time comes, but as of now, we have made our stand clear that we are not supporting the Bill". The AASU declined to be part of the committee until the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 is scrapped.
Apparently, Nasukawa was flattered that McGregor wanted to fight him. "Yours sincerely The champ champ", he Tweeted.
The former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion followed up that tweet with an even more freakish post, declaring himself the real Django and seemingly calling for no rules.
Yet another superfighter is interested in facing Tenshin Nasukawa, 20, of Tokyo, Japan.
The Mayweather fight had freaky build and even more bewildering finish. "58kg [127 pounds], kickboxing rules would probably get us in the ring sometime in the near future" - Tenshin Nasukawa on Twitter.
Do you think that, if a deal that is favorable for both fighters can be reached, we could see McGregor and Nasukawa fight this year?
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Egypt's Salah retains African Footballer of the Year Award
Intel's 9th Gen Core processors headed to laptops in Q2 2019
Lakefield is a new 10nm client platform from Intel that features a hybrid CPU leveraging Intel's Foveros 3D packaging technology. In October, Intel launched the first set of the 9th Gen Core desktop processors , including the Intel Core i9-9900K processor.
Bruce Arians, former Jets coach Todd Bowles reuniting in Tampa Bay
Bear in mind that Arians did have two hospital stays during his time as head coach of the Cardinals. It was a precautionary step Glazer said he's never heard a team take before.
Senate Democrats Block GOP Middle East Bill Over Shutdown
It protects the right of local & state govts that decide to no longer do business with those who boycott #Israel . Rashida Tlaib , who in criticizing the legislation was herself accused of invoking an anti-Semitic slur.
Suspicious Packages Found At Indian Mission, Other Embassies In Australia
Victoria Police said they are aware of the suspicious packages, but do not believe the public should be concerned. Two days before, a suspicious package containing white powder was found at the Argentine consulate in Sydney .
Local leader of German far-right party attacked, wounded
The AfD's entry into parliament in September 2017 with 13 percent of the vote unleashed a political natural disaster in Germany. The mayor was known for voluntarily taking in more asylum-seekers than the small town was obliged to do so by authorities.
Controversial plan to bring staff back to national parks
Since then, the state has spent $55,000 to help Zion , Bryce Canyon and Arches national parks open through the end of the year by paying for minimal staffing.
Meghan Markle will NOT return to Suits for 'one last episode'
However, a source from the show has told Harper's Bazaar that the pregnant royal will not be reprising her role as Rachel Zane . It's only been seven days into 2019, and Meghan Markle has already given us so much.
De Blasio touts $100M plan to provide healthcare for all NYC residents
Of the 8.6 million New Yorkers, the program will target the 600,000 that now don't have insurance, he said. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday that New York City will guarantee health care to all New Yorkers.
Sears Takeover Bid Fails, Asks Bankruptcy Judge To Liquidate
If Sears doesn't accept the bid, it will likely have to ask the court for permission to start shutting down the business. In recent years, Toys "R" Us, RadioShack and Sports Authority have followed that path to the graveyard.
Samuel L. Jackson endorses calling Trump a 'motherf--ker'
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Resident Evil 2 demo coming Thursday, on a timer
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Woman Dies After Getting Stuck In Clothing Donation Bin
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Egypt's Salah retains African Footballer of the Year Award Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also made the three-man shortlist for the award. The Super Falcons won the first award of the night; as they were voted as the Best National Women Team for the Year.
TESS Finds A New Planet In A Stellar Habitable Zone Those planets tear around their stars much more quickly than HD 21749b , completing orbits at 6.3 days and a meagre 11 hours. The Trappist-1 star system, which hosts a record seven Earth-like planets, was one of the biggest discoveries of 2017.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma enjoy some romantic time in Australia The actress joined her hubby for New Year celebrations and was cheering him and Team India during the test series in Australia. The happiness on Virat's face is quite evident in the latest pics that have circulated on the internet after the big win.
Clemson Trolls Drake Following National Championship Win Vs Alabama Clemson's senior class finished 55-4, tied with the current Alabama senior class for the most wins by a class in FBS history. That proved to be just a flat out wrong expectation, but one that no one really saw coming.
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#SaveRahaf: Activists' lightning campaign made Saudi teen's flight a global cause Saudi Arabia's human rights record has been under heavy scrutiny since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi late a year ago . She used a Canadian tourist's phone to send a message, a video of which was posted to Twitter, saying her family would kill her.
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Russian Lawyer Veselnitskaya Charged With Obstruction of Justice in US Russian authorities took a different course and later accused him of having participated in the fraud scheme himself. Officials have confirmed Ms Veselnitskaya is now wanted by the US Attorney's Office in NY .
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Democrats demand TV rebuttal time to Trump's Tuesday address US President Donald Trump is set to argue that an immigration "crisis" requires his long-promised wall along the Mexican border. While Trump has frequently painted a picture of an "unprecedented crisis" of illegal immigration at the U.S.
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India want wins to preserve Test cricket Paine, however, walked away with positives as well from the series ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka at home. Meanwhile, Kumble had also said that this was India's biggest chance to beat Australia in their own den.


I was astonished to read your editorial opinion (Oct. 26) that Montgomery County's finances "are in a shambles."
Where did you get that information? Not from Moody's, which in August 2011 re-confirmed our Aaa credit rating as the highest credit-worthy status for bond investors.
From Bruce Castor? Commissioner Castor has spent four years tearing down the accomplishments of our county government and has offered no budget amendments or alternatives during our annual budget deliberations, even though he has full access to the identical financial information as the other commissioners. From Mr. Castor nothing constructive, just obstruction.
Who are you going to believe, Castor or Moody's?
You certainly didn't ask Chairman Jim Matthews or me or our financial staff and advisers. You would have learned that the county is operating under its third straight balanced budget that required no tax increases. We have reduced operating spending by 10 percent over those three years and reduced the number of county employees by 10 percent. We have continued our open space program and started our economic development and transportation construction programs with a modest and affordable increase in our capital program. We have chosen not to make annual contributions to our county pension during tough budget times, but our pension benefits are 97 percent fully funded, which is better than surrounding counties and cities.
Our budget gap for 2012, based upon the wish lists submitted by department heads, is $42 million. That equals a nearly 7 percent requested increase in funding over 2011, which certainly won't be approved by the commissioners. If we simply appropriate for next year to the departments the amounts they received this year, some $20 million of the $42 million gap goes away.
My goal is to once again cut spending. I want the winners of next month's election for county commissioner to sit with the three incumbents and conduct open and transparent budget hearings and reviews in November. I hope we can reach bipartisan consensus on next year's budget, as Jim Matthews and I have done for the last three years.
One way or the other, this financial challenge, not "shambles", will be resolved by this board of commissioners and will not be left for the next.


We don't have big issues but with these little things we need to think about if it is a risk or not and if it is a risk do we take that risk or not and all that stuff.
There are many fans of the Rocky movie franchise who believe that part IV was the best film in the series, as it most easily lends itself to the classic David vs. Goliath motif.
Liverpool reached the final of the Champions League last season, knocking out City on the way, but they were 25 points off the record-breaking pace set by Pep Guardiola's side domestically.
"We can not go there and win just because we are Liverpool".
"The champions Manchester City did not lose any player and brought in (Riyad) Mahrez, so it doesn't make them weaker".
"I can't see anything but a Liverpool win", Merson told Sky Sports, after backing Liverpool to beat West Ham 2-0 this weekend. We went to finals. There would always be a point where we spent a bit more money.
While the book makers still have City as extremely heavy favorites to repeat as league title champions, Liverpool have the second most favorable championship odds, and by a pretty wide margin. "Let's go for it until we have no more air or oxygen, really go for it". We have to improve everything.
A recent survey revealed Liverpool were the Premier League's unluckiest club last season, with decisions costing them 12 points. "We have to be like Rocky".
"We can improve our offensive and defensive play but it is nothing to do with City", he said. "Yes, we should try to win it this time".
Trump sparked outrage by largely accepting Putin's word over that of his intelligence agencies at the Helsinki news conference. Trump's meeting with Putin received lower marks, with 23 percent calling it successful and 35 percent calling it unsuccessful.


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Good News, Laura Kenny shows you can be an active mum and still get back to full time professional sport.
Four times Olympic Champion Laura Trott married Jason Kenny in September 2016 and in August 2017 they had their first child, Albie. Less than a year later she was back at her best winning two gold medals in the European Championships.
Laura said that she loves being at home with her son but also wanted to show that she could combine the role of being a mother whilst continuing to be a world class cyclist. After the birth of Albie she got back in to training later the same year and was again in full competitive action at the British National Championships in February this year where she won a national title. Later that month she took a silver in the World Championships and has now got the two golds in the Europeans.
Laura said "The nights can be hard sometimes but I wouldn't want to leave Albie at home and we didn't have him so that somebody else could look after him, we can't imagine travelling without him". Albie is obviously her inspiration to do well and to get that all important work-life balance right.
Banana Crumble wish both her and her husband Jason all the best for their sporting and personal ambitions going forward.
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Greetings, I'm a retired engineer living in Western North Carolina on a 3,100 foot ridge. I began shooting airguns about 16 years ago. I now own several, including a couple of Benjamin Marauders (one of them set up for field target), a "Beeman" HW97K, a Gamo Urban, a CZ 634, and a Sheridan Blue Streak. I like to shoot FT, but its a three hour drive to the nearest club. I am the developer of the Pelletgage (nearly four years now) and the new PelletgageR used for gaging head size. I'm also interested in knives and firearms.
Welcome aboard. I don't have one of those gauges, but I suspect what few fliers I get would be minimized if I did. The truth is, I shoot so much (about a 350 count tin per week), that I'd be spending more time sorting, than I would shooting! We do, however, have a lot of guys here who either shoot FT, or at least fancy doing so. And hopefully, you'll get a few inquiries for your products.
Thank you, Alan. The PelletgageR is intended to make the sorting of pellets for head size much faster. A full tin (500) can be sorted in half an hour. I suggest that all one needs to do is sample 50 from a new tin, use the PelletgageR, and you will have a firm idea of the size and distribution of that tin. It can be done in well under ten minutes.
I guess I'll just have to buckle down. I shoot a .25 caliber WAR Cobra, with a LW barrel. I was just out again this afternoon, making sure everything settled in (I had just torn down the gun, cleaned the barrel, and new o-rings. This afternoon's groups were under 1/2 inch at 50 yards, with a slight 2 to 3 mph cross wind. No fliers this time.


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Landing jobs via the launchpad
Jim Turner News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking beyond military benefits as he continues to pitch Florida to house the command headquarters of President Donald Trump's proposed Space Force military branch.
DeSantis envisions Space Force as another cog in renewed growth of the iconic space industry around Cape Canaveral, which has seen a slow resurgence as private companies — spurred by a space race among billionaires — look to reduce costs by manufacturing launch vehicles close to the pads.
"I'd like to not only (have) Florida be a place to launch but to build more and more," DeSantis said this week at the Merritt Island headquarters of Space Florida, the state's aerospace arm.
"I think Florida has an awful lot to offer, and I think having the U.S. Space Command, the combatant command here, I think that that would continue to attract even more of the manufacturing base and more of the industry side of it," DeSantis added.
DeSantis' Space Force dreams are not shared by the U.S. Air Force, which doesn't have a Florida location on its list of potential sites for the command, which for now will remain within the Air Force.
DeSantis' wildcard is that he has the ear of Trump, who the governor says maintains as commander in chief the final word on the command locale.
"I pester him about that, but I don't think he's going to make a decision necessarily any time soon," DeSantis acknowledged.
Last week, Seattle-based Boeing announced it was moving a small contingent to Titusville from northern Virginia. The move involves the front office of the Space and Launch division headquarters, as the company anticipates an uptick in launch activity related to its satellite program and an increase in partnerships at Cape Canaveral and the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base.
Earlier this year, Florida offered up to $18.9 million — in part through road and utility infrastructure — to attract Texas-based Firefly Aerospace to build a manufacturing shop in Space Florida's Exploration Park, near the gates of Kennedy Space Center, and to use Space Launch Complex 20 to launch small payloads into space.
At Exploration Park, Firefly is joining Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos company that is building a launch-vehicle production facility, and OneWeb, a communications company building a satellite manufacturing plant.
In terms of space exploration, Florida has an advantage against Virginia, Texas and California because of more than six decades of being the nation's main place for launching missions.
DeSantis went to Space Florida's office on Monday to sign a workforce education bill (HB 7071) that, in part, expands on a long-standing apprentice program between Lockheed Martin and Eastern Florida State College.
Besides helping to showcase the available local talent to other aerospace companies, DeSantis noted, "It will also help me to sell Florida for additional investment into the future."
Fresh veggies could be coming
A Miami Shores couple on Monday will replant a front-yard vegetable garden, something they uprooted in 2013, years before a battle over their disputed patch of ground was settled by state lawmakers.
Hermine Ricketts and Tom Carroll intend to restore the garden they grew for years, now that DeSantis has signed into law (SB 82) that prevents local-government rules against homeowners' vegetable gardens. The law takes effect Monday.
Lawmakers took up the issue after courts ruled against the couple in challenge filed after Miami Shores said the garden violated a local ordinance.
"What is sad is that this fight even needed to be waged in the courts and the capital," Ricketts said in a prepared statement. "We had a beautiful, nutritious garden for many years before the village went out of its way to ban it and then threatened us with ruinous fines. Finally, the state has ended a senseless assault on our property rights."
Ricketts and Carroll challenged the ordinance as an unconstitutional violation of property rights. The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Miami Shores, and the Florida Supreme Court declined to hear the case, prompting lawmakers to pick up the battle.
Ari Bargil, an attorney for the Institute for Justice, which teamed with the couple, called the new law "the result of persistent advocacy."
Don't expect everyone to be celebrating.
David Cruz, legislative counsel for the Florida League of Cities, argued during the legislative session that local governments need to establish regulations that would maintain property values.
And Miami Shores lobbyist Fausto Gomez told lawmakers the village passed the ordinance after Ricketts and Carroll expanded their garden into a public swale.
DeSantis no fan of moving games
DeSantis, who grew up playing ball in Dunedin, isn't a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays possibly splitting home games with another city.
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg told the media on Tuesday about the "amazing idea" of exploring playing half the team's home games in Montreal, whose former Expos are now the Washington Nationals. The Rays have long struggled with low attendance in their Tampa Bay home.
While DeSantis was in Tampa for a bill-signing event Wednesday, he was asked to chime in on the proposal. The sports fan emerged in the answer.
"I want the Rays to play in Tampa Bay," DeSantis said. "Montreal, I don't understand that. The frustrating thing is, they (the Rays) are producing a good product. With all the obstacles that they have, being in a tough division, not having as much money as some, they've been able to produce some good talent. So, I like them in this area for all 81 of the home games."


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U.S. marshal wounded in a gunfight with a Massachusetts fugitive released from NYC hospital
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the two deputy U.S. marshals wounded in a gunfight with a fugitive in New York City has been released from the hospital, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday.
The officer was released from the hospital on Saturday, the day after the confrontation with fugitive Andre Sterling, the spokesperson, Dave Oney, said. The second officer wounded in the shootout is in good condition but will remain hospitalized for a few more days, Oney said.
More:Investigation continues into Hyannis shooting of state trooper
Sterling, 35, was killed in the gunfight Friday morning in the Bronx.
Sterling was wanted for the Nov. 20 shooting of a trooper during a traffic stop in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Trooper John Lennon, 28, was hospitalized for several days after a round went through his right hand and appeared to have struck his ballistic vest.
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said deputies were executing a fugitive warrant for Sterling when they were confronted with gunfire.
More:Man wanted in state trooper shooting on Cape Cod killed in shootout
Police said Sterling had two additional warrants in Massachusetts on charges including identity fraud and assault and battery on a police officer, and he was wanted on narcotics charges in Wyoming.
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