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Sadly my departure day was here. BUT! I always get the latest direct flight home on Southwest. So I had some time to hit the parks until the afternoon. I started off with my usual breakfast at French Quarter, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory:
Mickey Waffles with Sausage! This is by far, my favorite Quick Service breakfast!
After breakfast, I headed to Animal Kingdom. I went straight to Pandora to meet up with my roommates. I spent some time taking pics!
Pongu Pongu–a popular drink stand:
Satu’li Canteen entrance:
Inside Windtraders Shop:
This land is so amazing!
From there we headed over to Africa because we had a Fastpass+ for Kilimanjaro Safaris. This was taken on the bridge heading into Africa. It is just so amazing to me, how different each of the parks are!
I rarely have the opportunity to “check out” every kiosk, etc., so I made sure to do that this time! This is Tamu Tamu Refreshments. I never knew they had Dole Whips here! AND you can get it with rum!
I also got to look around the Harambe Market. It was just before opening time at 11 a.m., and there were a few people in line waiting already! I personally have never eaten anything from here yet. This area is really neat though!
This is one of the “famous” walls throughout Disney World. See if you can find it next time you are there!
One of my favorite places for a quick snack is Zuri’s Sweets Shop! I can always find a sweet treat here.
The Harambe Fruit Market is another great place to grab a snack. You can see the Corn on the Cob counts as a Snack on the Disney Dining Plan (the purple and white logo DDP). The corn is not listed on the official menu online, but it was there in March!
All of the items with the DDP symbol count as a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan!
It was finally time for our Fastpass+! So we headed over to the Safari entrance. We were so lucky to see Augustus! The cute baby hippo!
Lots of animals were out today!
Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery menu (March 2018):
You can also see more snacks as noted with the DDP symbol. From here we went to see the Festival of the Lion King. This is a DO NOT MISS show! It’s really fun to watch and action packed. I unfortunately didn’t take any pictures.
We wanted to eat lunch at Satu’li Canteen back in Pandora, so we started to make our way there. Did you know there’s a path that can lead you there directly from the Festival of the Lion King? If you pull up the map on My Disney Experience you will see it. It was a really nice walk with not a lot of people! This ice cream cart was on the way. Note the DDP symbol for snacks!
Looking from a spot on the path over towards Harambe.
I had a Fastpass+ for Na’vi River Journey. It’s a really neat boat ride. It’s a little bit short, but the details are amazing! It’s very slow, no drops, a little bit dark inside, but perfect for anyone no matter the age or size. Here’s a short video I took!
Up next….Satu’li Canteen and Mobile Ordering!


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Just in time for the Dec. 12 celebration of Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, the Blanton Museum of Art has opened the second phase of the exhibit “Re-envisioning the Virgin Mary: Colonial Paintings from South America.”
On view are paintings from a distinguished collection of colonial South American art — the Marilynn and Carl Thoma Collection of Chicago.
Organized by the Blanton, the exhibi investigates representations of the Virgin that emerged within colonial Latin America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Created by indigenous artists in what are now the modern-day countries of Peru and Bolivia, the paintings from the Thoma Collection reflect local miracles attributed to the sculptures of the Virgin Mary found in churches and holy places throughout the region.
“Re-envisioning the Virgin Mary” continues through July 3, 2016.
The American-Statesman’s Spanish language paper Ahora Si featured a story on the exhibit.

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03 Aug these international males whom connect aided by the Japanese girls are secretly called (among the international girls in Japan)
Wow To put this up in a "NUTSHELL" the J-Girl is about unfinished love!! you can go into but difficult as hell to leave. We read where some posters stated you knew everything you were certainly getting into. I do not have the dilemmas but think after you are trapped under their spell you can't say no, you are on the hook with kids and bills, but no thrills about it some of the posters said these J-Girls are very smart they say what you want to get what they want and then. People change with time just how can you negotiate APPRECIATE? i am talking about simply talk it that's not going to work these stories prove that! about it and plan.
these international males whom connect utilizing the Japanese girls are secretly called (among the international girls in Japan)"LBHs"
We find this Billings escort actually catty. I have been hearing it for a long time. Clearly international feamales in Japan could be insulted to be described as being right right right here simply because they could not ensure it is in the home. They are certainly not the majority of foreign men in Japan while they may exist.
A lot of the instances above are perhaps not social distinction problems but character dilemmas. I am sure the spouses side have complete great deal to state.
The things I heard from a woman (United States Of America)who taught English in Japan ended up being why these men that are foreign connect because of the Japanese girls are secretly called (among the international girls in Japan)"LBHs". These are generally "Losers Back Home", however they will get a woman simply because they have been native English speakers.
It is not as they are foreign because they are English speakers, it's.

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Whether you’re looking for a trip down memory lane or just something to do with the kids this weekend, Quazar’s Arcade in Victoria will have more than 20 vintage arcade games on the floor, including one of the rarest games in the world: Star Trek Captain’s Chair.
Some of the names among the new hoard of games include Frogger, Ms. Pac Man, Space Invaders, Tron, Tapper, Paper Boy and Star Wars Jedi Cock Pit.
Emily Sutherland of Quazar’s says people can experience a wave of nostalgia and introduce kids to the classics.
“My favourite game on the arcade side is — well, we just got Tapper, so it’s definitely Tapper — that’s a classic for me, also Tempest is awesome,” she says. “Then on the pinball side, it really does vary. It depends on the day and how I’m doing, but right now, I really love Star Trek The Next Generation and I love the Iron Maiden pinball machine as well.”
The arcade 31 different pinball machines and more than 80 arcade games that rotate in and out for the main floorspace so people playing games they haven’t seen before or at least for a couple weeks.
Quazar’s has a few other rare games, including Dragon’s Lair 1 and 2. Star Trek Captain’s Chair is a virtual tour of five top starship bridges.
“Most of the games we have are from the 80’s so they’re 30 years old. They don’t really make arcade machines anymore, at least not the classics,” said Quazar’s co-owner Steve Webb. “Arcades pretty much disappeared entirely at the turn of the century. When the arcade industry dried up there wasn’t a lot of stock put into protecting these machines.”
Most arcade games take one token, which costs 50 cents, while the pinball machines are two tokens. A select few are three tokens, if they are particularly rare.
A few games have been placed around the city as well, with one at Empire Donuts in Cook Street Village and one at Lucky Bar downtown.
Quazar’s will be open from noon to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Victoria Day long weekend to celebrate the new games.
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In the pic: Bishop Muricken (center) before going for surgery
(Note: Life is a string of happenings of hope and despair. For over one month starting from April 25th we have been tormented by the sights and sounds of a Bishop Gallela of Cudappah kidnapped and illtreated by 3 of his own priests. Now we are edified, encouraged, ennobled and emboldened by Bishop Jacob Muricken of Palai who became the first known bishop to donate his kidney to an ailing Hindu on June 1/16.
Former W. Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu donated both eyes and body to SKSM hospital after death in Jan.2010. Retired Pope Benedict xvi is a card-carrying Organ Donor. So is also this scribe since 2009. Cardinal Stephen Kim Souhwan of South Korea donated his corneas after his sudden death in Feb.2009. Impressed by that example of the cardinal over 30,000 Korean faithful pledged to donate body organs. In that context this scribe wrote in 2009: “In India Cardinals and Bishops are in the forefront promoting eye donation. But we have not heard of any reported instance of any bishop whose eyes were taken for donation after his death.” (See: Gift of Life, Gift of Sight, SORT for Organ Trans plant, a two-part series in; http://sites.google.com/site/jameskottoorspeaking/) That comment of 2009 is now proved wrong or corrected by Bishop Jacob Muricken of Palai, which happens to be this scribe’s birthplace as well. Substance of what we are driving at is this: “Words move, example draws.” Whether in religion or politics, we have no use of leaders who talk, talk and go on preaching. What drags, what goes home to the hearts of people is the lived examples of leaders like Gandhiji, Mother Teresa and Bishop Muricken. james kottoor, editor)
Kochi: A Catholic bishop in Kerala has created history as the first prelate in the world to donate kidney.
Bishop Jacob Muricken on June 1 underwent surgery at Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, Kerala’s commercial capital, to remove one of his kidneys. It was then planted on the body of E Sooraj, a Hindu youth who has been suffering from kidney problems for the past 18 months.
Senior doctors at the hospital told media persons that the surgery was successful and the bishop and Sooraj were under observation. Bishop Muricken, who is the auxiliary of Palai diocese, attended Mass in the hospital chapel in morning before going to the operation theater. The surgery that began at 10:30 am was over by noon, hospital sources told Matters India.
The prelate was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening.Bishop Muricken’s three brothers and Sooraj’s wife and her family members were present in the hospital during the surgery.The bishop expressed the hope that his gesture will help change people’s reluctance to donate organs. He had earlier told Matters India that he took the decision in response to Pope Francis’ call to do perform acts of charity during this Year of Mercy.
Sooraj, 30, realized that he was born with one kidney when he suffered urinary infection. He was undergoing dialysis as his only kidney too was damaged.
Bishop Muricken offered to donate his kidney when Sooraj’s case was referred to him by Fr Davis Chiramel, founder director of the Kidney Foundation of India. Fr Chiramel, 56, had created history in 2009 as the first Catholic priest in India to donate his kidney to a Hindu neighbor. Since then scores of priests and nuns in India have donated their kidneys to the poor.
Bishop Muricken, who will turn 53 on June 16, is known for his simplicity and austere lifestyle. A pure vegetarian, the prelate prefers to spend his free time with retired and ailing priests of the Clergy Home. He travels by public transport and sends cakes and other gifts he receives on special occasion to Maria Sadan, a home for the mentally challenged.


Followers of articles on this blog will soon get tired of me calling games crucial as I've branded about 5 games already as crucial to our season. The reality is that as the team goes on chasing silverware, especially on all fronts, games continuously become crucial. For instance, by this time next week, we could be talking about United being in just two competitions rather than three at the moment and a day later, we could be talking about the Premier League only! So unforgiving is the schedule for Manchester United this term that games are not only too many but also must wins.
Failure to beat Newcastle tomorrow could breathe new life in the title race and suddenly a trophy that looked as good as won last weekend could slowly but surely slip away. Those who doubt the impossible can glance at the Spanish Primera League table 2 months ago and then look at the current one. It's incredible how football can kick you in the teeth so I really do hope that United can maintain their concentration at least for another week. We play in the league tomorrow and then have an FA Cup last 8 tie with Fulham away before the biggest of them all--Inter Milan at OT! Such is the task ahead that you can bet that Fergie will try to rotate his team alittle bit. If I were him, I wouldn't take so much of a risk as far as rotating the team is concerned. Fulham have only lost once on their home turf so that could be an interesting game. Newcastle are the only team to deny us three points at OT so we shouldn't take them lightly. At least I'd assume that the side going to St. James' Park will be stronger than the team that started at Wembly. For the likes of Rooney, it's almost as if he's injured. Seven minutes at the San Siro and then no appearance in a Cup final that would eventually take 2 hours! Hopefully, he'll be given the chance to burn all that energy tomorrow. He has a good record against Newcastle and so will have goal in him throughout the match. This Newcastle team no longer has Shay Given in goal so a repeat scoreline of last season is very much possible if the lads can battle complacency all the way! Ryan Giggs has done well to remind them of what football can do to you.
Then there is a joke in the press today about AC Milan wanting to sign Nemanja Vidic--well, and I thought lazy journalism is saved only for the off season!


Svg Rect To Path Converter. This is not really accurate because it only shrink the existing path. This week gorhamian shows you how to convert an image to an svg file using inks.
The advantage of svgs is that they are relatively small. In this tutorial, i show how with the proper tools anyone can learn to draw their own vector graphics without using a drawing program. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
I'm finally back with a new tutorial in inkscape for you.
A short video that shows how to convert a path to a stroke in inkscape. Use auto trace and the centerline text plugin for inkscape to convert a font to a single path for use in cnc routers, laser cutters, etc. Creating svg shapes is what made me realize that they aren't as scary as i'd originally thought! My favorite way to use this feature is w.


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A couple of years ago, when I published an essay on being a woman in seminary, I felt nervous. I assumed nobody would care. I expected push back for saying less-than-positive things as a woman in the body of Christ–a litany of bad experiences. And I was wrong.
Many people cared. Women and men shared their stories. As the truth of our experiences bubbled from the depths, into the light, I felt less alone. And I began seeing the power of our collective voices, rallying for change.
Most of us don’t fit into tidy pink versus blue boxes. We are weary of hearing instructions about who we are supposed to be, and what we can and can’t do, as men versus women. Clearly the status quo hasn’t delivered its promised carrots much less joy in Jesus.
It’s hard to find permission to tell our stories. It’s harder even to find the courage to speak. So many of us feel pressured to minimize our bad experiences because we’ve been taught not to make churches look bad.
We feel responsible, as if keeping quiet somehow protects Jesus’ reputation.
We share our stories, and many Christian leaders tell us to be less angry, as if stuffing our frustrations will fix the problems.
Or they tell us to be more winsome, as if watering down our painful experiences will be less offensive.
Or we hear advice not to speak publicly, as if keeping things “private” helps the cause (it doesn’t).
A funny thing is happening as our collective voice rises. The voices of insensitive people are fading as Jesus’ voice grows louder. And he … Continue Reading


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This fascinating method of music theory training caters to every learning style. This is a hands-on, fun way to teach note reading, rhythms, music terminology and much more!
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A fun twist on a recital! Play Fests occur 3 times a year and happen in a semi-formal environment. This helps the students experience the joy in sharing their music. Both young and old share musical favorites, participate in music theory games, and enjoy playground time as part of this exciting event! Snacks included!


3D Customization Hits The Motorcycle IndustryPHILADELPHIA--April 12, 2001--With the motorcycle customizing industry continuing to grow, a new company, Virtual Cycles, Inc., has developed technology that will allow the customization process to take place in a three-dimensional environment.
Motorcycle enthusiasts now have Internet access to Virtual Cycles' proprietary technology that takes images of motorcycles and parts and allows customers to manipulate them in a 3D environment. In these 3D scenes, users can click on parts or paint colors and watch the motorcycle transform before their eyes. The prototype of the 3D technology can be seen at Virtual Cycles' website, virtualcycles.com.
Virtual Cycles' President, Michael Day, explains that "the company seeks to provide motorcycle customers with a method for seeing their purchase selections in a realistic and functional environment." He goes on to stress that "a motorcycle is a reflection of its owner and that the 3D technology opens doors for both creativity and imagination."
Virtual Cycles now plans on licensing its technology to motorcycle dealerships and manufacturers, setting up either kiosks at specific locations or web-based applications used for the dynamic marketing and selling of parts.
To supplement its business-to-business operations, the company will offer a full version to individual bikers sometime this summer. Included with the 3D, bikers may use a variety of free services such as classifieds, discussion forums, and news. Site visitors may also search for dealers, parts, and information using search engines that are specific to the industry.


E.T.E. – EXTENDED TEENAGE ERA
A construction site of wooden beams and cardboard boxes. Everything is either being built or demolished. While one group dances, the others make the props for the next scene. Samir Akika has put together an internationally renowned ensemble for his performance. The action alternates between theatrical skit comedy and extraordinary dance, with music ranging from Franz Schubert and Bob Marley to Justin Timberlake. Forms of street dance are also involved – breakdancing and robotic movements are paired with booming bass, classical sounds or even South American dance music. Everything seems very playful, young and improvised. The dancers push the boundaries between genres with enthusiasm.
Akika’s piece is a rapid course of questions, games and tasks which the dancers interpret in a wide variety of ways.
Samir Akika, choreographer, producer and filmmaker, was born in Algeria in 1967 and grew up in France. He studied dance at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen and was given the Kurt-Jooss Award in 2001, along with the Förderpreis für Darstellende Kunst der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Performing Arts Award) in 2002. Samir Akika also lived in Cuba for a while. This encounter with Cuban culture has made a vital impression on his artistic work. He participated in the “Fest mit Pina” in 2004 as well.
A production by Renegade Theatre


From Fred Itua, Abuja
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and former governor of Abia state. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday mourned the death of secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ojo Maduekwe.
Saraki described him as a “social-political engineer” whose exploits in the nation’s political landscape will remain evergreen in the annals of the country.
“Maduekwe was a brilliant, erudite and hardworking politician, a man of fine intellectual background who was not shy to take a position on serious national issues and would articulate the position to the admiration of both his supporters and opponents”, the Senate President stated.
On his part, Ekweremadu said: “Maduekwe was a repository of knowledge in pubic administration, having served the nation in many capacities; and he was, indeed, a political oracle, master strategist, and vast in political engineering; it is a sad loss for the PDP…”
Similarly, Senator Anyim Ude, Maduekwe’sclose friend for about five decades, described his death as shocking. “Its a huge loss to Ndigbo, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, the PDP and, indeed, the nation at large.” The former lawmaker, who was a school mate of the deceased at Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, noted that Maduekwe’s exit would seriously affect the on-going peace process in the factionalised PDP; where his experience as a consummate conciliator was highly needed.
Atiku, Ndoma-Egba shocked
Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar and former Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba have expressed shock and disbelief at the sudden death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Foreign Affairs and Transport minister, Chief Ojo Maduekwe.
Atiku in a press statement released by his media office, described Maduekwe’s death as a rude shock.
The Turaki Adamawa recalled his last meeting with the late Maduekwe.
“Ojo and I fortuitously met in November last year at the premiere of the documentary film, ‘Nowhere to Run: Nigeria’s Climate and Environmental Crisis’ at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. He had just concluded his duty tour as Nigeria’s ambassador to Canada. He looked well and was at his engaging best.”
Atiku notef that the former diplomat was a hardworking and tireless person who always brought deep intellect and sound analysis to the dissection of problems and their solution and that his strong and reliable intellect was one of those attributes that endeared him to many members of the PDP.
Ndoma-Egba, in a tribute he signed, said: “With Maduekwe’s death, the very lean ranks of intellectuals in the murky business of politics in Nigeria has depleted and very badly so as he was the giant in that thinly populated club.
“Seminal, cultured and gracious, Ojo represented the noble possibilities of politics, especially that politics and intellectualism were not necessarily incompatible, that rectitude was possible in politics, that politics was the highway to public service and that public service was edifying…I received the news of his death with great pain and a sense of personal loss.”


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Oneshot: “Puzzle” by Morie Satoshi (Mature)
This is a psychological oneshot from Satoshi Morie. There’s a lot going on here in this seemingly short and simple oneshot, so I’m eager to read readers thoughts on this, especially about what happens on the last page.
Despite coming from The Hana to Yume, this is a mature oneshot. That’s why it’s here rather than on Crimson Flower. It’s not much, but you have been warned. Anyhow, I hope to see more oneshots like this in the secondary and special shoujo magazines. I really like it when mangaka take chances and tell a complicated story.
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Oneshot: “Milkman” by Nangoku Banana
This is a special oneshot from the series “Milkman”. I’ve never read “Milkman” and apparently you don’t need to in order to enjoy this oneshot. But based on this oneshot and my enjoyment of the two Nangoku Banana series from Itan, I will check “Milkman” out.
This is a pretty tame beach romp-comedy, but I decided to put in on Bakeneko’s Lair because the central gag is “adult”. Like “Neko Hiroimashita” this oneshot is a gag manga and has no story. The point is to have a light-hearted laugh :). I like all of the guys in this oneshot. They’re freaking hilarious and I can’t wait to get my hands on the series. We will see more from Nangoku Banana on Bakeneko’s Lair … hmm… most likely around Halloween^^ (that series may be appropriate for OS, but the other one is not).
And now onto the release!
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Aka Lala One-shot: “S no Kaikoroku” (“Memoirs of a Sadist”) by Akane Ogura
(Note: There are a few of you who have gotten the wrong idea. If you are looking for hard-core materials, this is not the place. This is a blog for more mature shoujo, shounen, and josei manga.)
It’s been a while since we’ve released anything on Bakeneko’s Lair. I’ve been going through the process of changing the scope of the blog from shounen manga to mature and josei manga. This is our first release under the new scope.
This is a one-shot from Aka Lala. Aka Lala’s theme is “passion,” so many of the one-shots are quite intense. I’m not gonna lie; this oneshot is disturbing. It gets into S & M more than I’m comfortable with, but at the same time it’s very thought provoking. Anyhow, if you are squeamish, I recommend staying away from this oneshot. Also you might not want to look at this at work or with kids around. Here’s the release link: Read the rest of this entry


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By Quinn WK, Dane the Pain, & Seth R.
Hampton students are excited about the end of the second marking period on January 17th since they get a half day and also because it’s the start of a fresh school season. The reason we start and end marking periods is to show how students do between different marking periods to see what our grades are and what we could improve on.
This brings upon new opportunities between marking periods to improve our grades which could bring part of the joy of starting a marking period.
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This is a creative re-translation of Eichah 1 to reflect the current era, where our sacred sites again sit empty and a new enemy feels as if it has besieged us. I have written this partly to distract my mind from fasting on Tisha b’Av, and partly to help process the grief I am feeling around the closures of communal spaces.
How is this possible?
As lonely she sits, this synagogue, where once she thronged with congregants
She has become like a widow;
Great she was among people, a power for the prayers
She has become precluded.
Bawls, in the night and her tears fall on her cheeks
She has no comforter from all her lovers
Her friends have abandoned her
She imagines them as loveless.
The Jews are exiled from her
Caused by inequality and sickness; she sits with the nations
She cannot find rest
The virus trounced her
In the narrow spaces where it traps its victims.
City streets are mourners,
Don’t welcome congregations any more;
All her doors are bolted
Her leaders are grieving, her lay people lament
She sits in bitterness.
Strange are these adversaries
Enemies who carelessly became overlords
A plague pronounced upon a people
That locks toddlers in captivity
Fearing a sickness outside.
The sanctuary’s splendour
Fled away from her
Her wardens scarper like deer to nowhere
From the airborne pursuer.
Grandeur in her grief
All the precious people that made her home at first
Now her people are falling to the power of frailty
And a sickness that ridicules science.
Have become contaminated
Uncleanliness in the air
And all the dangers we cannot see are suddenly laid bare
So she tries to sigh without breathing.
Infection over our most treasured relatives,
So once the problem has entered your body
You are commanded
Not to go out in public.
Everyone is panting
Just trying to once again enjoy taste
To have their good spirits revived.
Does God not look upon us
And see how much we suffer?
Don’t let it happen to you
Know that this is pain unlike all others
It has befallen me
As if God’s nose has flared up
And exhaled sickness in anger.
My bones bind
Like spines sticking together
Feet swell, immovable
I cannot turn around
And spend my days lying in pain.
My body is
Marked by the signs of disease
Neck scrunched up in knots
Whatever strength I had has failed me
As I find I can no longer stand.
The strongest are trampled
Now, God calls out to me, the time has come
To destroy the youth,
Stamping on brides and crushing down grooms
Like grapes in wine presses.
My eyes, my eyes
Over these I cry
Droplets fall without a refuge
Even our physicians are dying,
So powerful is our adversary.
Love extends her arms
Parting only to find no one there
Such unclear instructions
God of Jacob, this fear is surrounding me
Every centre is infected.
God, you take
Revenge against rebellious and uncovered mouths.
Please listen, all peoples,
Won’t you see the pain
Caused by endless captivity?
I keep calling my loved ones
So they know I still care
I seek out my elders
And bring food to the vulnerable
That they will not be forgotten.
I call out to God
To tell You: ‘I am in distress!’
My heart is turning round
Abroad the people are devastated by statistics
And we see death at home.
They can hear
Ululating outcries from loneliness
This indifferent virus listens
Knowing that no matter what you do
That appointed day will come.
Let all evil stand before God
Vanquisher and vanisher
Who knows all
Examines every dead
Your saving grace may one day come to those
Zealous attendants awaiting You.
Return us to You, O God, and we will return to you. Let us have back the times we had before.

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- Oct. 10, 2018
-- Candace Woodson became #1 on the U.K. Soul Chart Top 30 with her hits "The Answer Is No", "Free", and "My Heart", now the soulful singer returns with her latest project "Just A Dream". Woodson was also nominated for Best International Artist. Woodson has also been the feature on various publications including Entrigue Magazine. Woodson has also performed at New York's prestige Couture Fashion Week New York. Her music continues to be in heavy rotation and notably "The Answer Is No" is currently playing on Smooth Jazz Radio.
With her latest single "Just A Dream" set to be released on October 22nd, Woodson looks to recapture the hearts of her fans as well as introduce herself to a new audience.
Her story of survival will amaze you. Her voice will captivate your soul. For those that love true soulful R&B then The Answer Is Yes when it comes to Candace Woodson.
Connect with Woodson on Facebook: candacewoodsonmusic, on Instagram: candacewoodson, on Twitter: candace_woodson and CandaceWoodsonVevo on YouTube.
To learn more about Candace Woodson and to find out more on her upcoming album "Assorted Candy" visit http://www.candacewoodson.com


Smart bulbs give your smart home setup a bright start by adding ambiance and fine-grained lighting control to any room. Right now, some Philips Hue lighting essentials are on sale on Amazon for cheaper than ever. A four-pack of Philips Hue White A19 dimmable LED smart bulbs is $39.97, down from a list price of $50, and the Philips Hue Smart Dimming Kit is $28, down from a list price of $35. The Hue White A19 bulbs come in a soft white. Once you've connected to a Philips Hue bridge ($60 on Amazon), they'll provide simple control to your lighting system, with scheduling and on/off capabilities available from anywhere using the app.
Smart bulbs are great starting points when creating the connected home of your dreams. Because they connect to Wi-Fi, you can adjust them from an app, and control them via voice commands with your smart speakers. They also offer an awesome level of granular control, whether that means setting them on timers, or controlling their precise brightness levels and color profiles. For the smart home-curious, Philips has put its entry-level smart bulb kit on sale. The Hue White A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit is $44.99 on Amazon now--a significant price drop from its average offering of around $65.
Smart bulbs add convenience and control to your home lighting system, and right now one of our favorites is on sale on Amazon.The Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 starter kit is $120 today, down from a list price of $150 and the lowest price since December of last year. In our review, we called the A19 "the bulb to beat," noting that its compatibility with many smart home systems, as well as its place among many interconnectable Philips offerings, make it a versatile and responsive pick. Its temperature adjustability, which allows you to choose from 50,000 shades of white/yellowish light, ensures the lighting will be right no matter what room you use it in. In addition, these smart bulbs are easily controllable via the recently updated Philips Hue app, where you'll be able to set schedules, control away from home, and more.
Lighting might be the easiest way to start a smart home, but upgrading all of your bulbs can quickly add up, especially if you want to add color to your rooms. Today's the day to stock up: Amazon is selling Philips' most popular Hue White and Color Ambiance smart bulbs, the A19 standard LED and BR30 flood light, for $40 each, a savings of 20 percent. It's not quite the lowest price we've ever seen, but it's a great deal. Philips Hue bulbs are leaders in smart home lighting for a reason: They're longer lasting, more versatile, and more expandable than most of their competitors. With support for all three voice assistants--Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa--as well as a recently updated app that lets you easily set up scenes, location awareness, and timers for your entire system, the Hue bulbs are tough to beat at any price.
Add some smarts to your home lighting system today with Amazon deals on a few essential lighting items. First is a two-pack of Wemo dimmer switches; usually $80 apiece, you can get the pair for $100. The Wemo dimmer switches give you control over your lights from anywhere, hub-free. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, you'll be able to use your voice to adjust lighting conditions. You can also create schedules, dim lights, and set Night Mode to keep lights low as it gets dark.


Negligent pet owners can be liable in law for the damage caused by their animals
Animal ownership brings companionship and pleasure but furry friends can land their keepers in the dock. In May, Mary Barton, a British woman, was investigated in France on suspicion of manslaughter after a baby in her care was savaged to death by a dog while she slept.
The barrister Hugo Keith, who defended the Princess Royal in the dog-bite case against her, does not believe that would happen here: “The most likely outcome would be a prosecution under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, and the destruction of the dog.”
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Put the egg in a small pan with cold water, put on the fire and cook for 8 minutes from when the water starts to boil. Drain the egg and stop the cooking by running it under cold water. Peel. Cut the egg in half and remove the yolks (put them aside to make the sun). Blend together the ricotta and the cooked ham, salt and pepper, and put the mousse into a pastry bag with a star tip. Use the mousse to fill the egg whites. Use the cloves to make the chicks’ eyes, a parsley leaf for the tail, and the little triangles of the carrot for the beak and feet. With the hard-boiled yolks and carrots cut in julienne sticks, make the sun.
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Perspectives on death-penalty reformBy Helen W. GunnarssonJuly 2002Lawpulse, Page 338A prosecutor and criminal defense attorney react to the recommendations of Governor Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment.
Legislation prohibits alcohol on public school property P.A. 92-0507April 2002Illinois Law Update, Page 176Legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Ryan amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by providing that any person in possession of alcoholic liquor on public school district property during school days or at events on public school district property when children are present is guilty of a petty offense.
Electronic surveillance regulations updatedMarch 2002Illinois Law Update, Page 120On November 21, 2001, the Department of State Police (department) adopted several amendments to section 1295 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 20 Ill Adm Code 1295.
Human research subjects protectedDecember 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 624On September 17, 2001, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Authority) adopted additions to section 1580 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 20 Ill Adm Code 1580.

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Over the past twenty years, Dark Star Orchestra has become one of the top Grateful Dead tribute acts, with the band making a name for itself for its famed recreations of past Grateful Dead shows live and in their entirety. The group is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, having performed a mindboggling 2,500 shows over the past two decades, which works out to an average of 125 shows per year.
The road dogs of Dark Star Orchestra are currently in the midst of an extensive fall tour, with their eyes set on their upcoming shows at Montclair, New Jersey’s classic Wellmont Theater as they continue to celebrate their 20th year as a unit. The group will make their first appearance at the Wellmont Theater on Friday, November 10th, before returning once again for a Cosmic New Year’s Eve celebration on Thursday, December 28th. The venue will offer a special 2-day pass for both shows.
Dark Star Orchestra Announces 2018 Winter Tour
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MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly believe they will sign Toby Alderweireld this summer.
The defender has rejected a contract offer from Tottenham worth £120,000 a week – more than double his current £50k-a-week pay packet.
And Jose Mourinho wants to rival Chelsea to bring in the Belgian, 29, as one of the four defenders he has targeted.
United are said to be confident of doing a deal around the £40million mark, with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona also interested.
The Red Devils are also willing to offer Alderweireld a contract that will take him into his mid-thirties – something Spurs are unwilling to do.
The Standard's report says that boss Mauricio Pochettino indicated further talks were expected with Alderweireld, but the player is now on holiday in Greece.
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Spurs are expected to use the proceeds from any sale to reinvest in Ajax sensation Matthijs de Ligt.
As revealed by SunSport, 18-year-old De Ligt is a £50m a target and could soon line up alongside former Ajax favourites Davinson Sanchez, Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen.
I WANT MAUR Chelsea sensationally line up Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to replace Antonio Conte
Sanchez joined for £42m last summer and has been rewarded for an impressive first season in England with a new six-year deal.
The Colombian defender has been handed a pay rise, with his stay extended by one further year.

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text: Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan became the target of malicious trolling on social media for wearing western outfits on the first day of their parliament. Mimi and Nusrat, the first time elected MPs from Jadavpur and Basirhat constituency respectively posted snaps of their first visit and got criticized for not wearing traditional attires! However, many came out in their support, Tollywood actress Swastika was one of them. "“it’s their biggest day!! They won the election, people voted for them & they are rightfully there. Code of parliament doesn’t say ‘jeans not allowed’ so stop having a fucking problem with every God damn thing,” she Tweeted.


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Newly renovated basement guest suite in Toronto's Annex area. Well lit, one bedroom, one bathroom with shower and bath, kitchenette, access to washer and dryer. Situated just north of the Bloor and Christie Street intersection, this central Toronto location provides easy access to many of Toronto's main attractions. 10 minute walk to public transport. IMPORTANT: Parking by permit only on the street out front of the house (temporary parking permits available for purchase at Toronto.ca).
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NDSU Set to Face UNI’s Tough Defense in First Road Test
UNI shut out their last two opponents
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football has had the luxury of playing under the confines of the Fargodome lights the last four games. But that’s all about to change as the Bison hit the road for the first time this season to take on rival, Northern Iowa.
UNI is 2-2 to start the year, and these Panthers are known to pounce on opponents defensively. They’ve shut out their last two adversaries, including holding Hampton to just 143 total yards of offense.
Head coach Chris Klieman says that kind of dominance is the norm for this Panthers program, and expects that same effort this Saturday.
“They’re really good upfront,” said Klieman. “They’re always really good upfront. They play really physical, they get great knock back. They don’t read and react, they’re a penetrating defense, which results in a lot of negative plays for an offense and we have to eliminate the negative plays.”
NDSU kicks off against UNI Saturday at 1:00 p.m.


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Was the American intervention in Afghanistan motivated in large part by oil? Petroleum is a strategic factor in U.S. foreign policy, and access to the vast Caspian Sea petroleum resources in Central Asia is drawing the Bush administration (as it did the Clinton one) to focus on the once obscure region. After Sept. 11, of course, Afghanistan and the Central Asian republics have emerged from obscurity with a vengeance.
In the 1990s, many Western governments expected that the newly independent countries of Central Asia represented a "great game" and the real possibility of a petroleum bonanza. For the consortiums of American, European, Russian and Japanese petroleum companies, the potential benefits were high if they could transport the oil resources of the Caspian Sea to the West. The region's potential supply of petroleum and gas is equal to that of the Persian Gulf states, Iran and Iraq.
The initial problem was to carve out routes for the construction of pipelines over some of the world's most rugged terrain. The options were limited by geography and politics. The preference of the Clinton administration in 1998 was to build 1,500 kilometers of pipeline stretching from the Caspian to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The line would carry on through Georgia and across eastern and central Turkey to the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan.
Although this route is longer than other options, it placed Turkey, a NATO and US ally, as guardian of the petroleum road. The much shorter route from the Caspian to Iran meant exposing the potential oil wealth of Central Asia to the caprices of the theocratic regime in Tehran.
Russia's proposal to expand existing pipelines from Baku to Novorossijsk and ship the oil by tanker to the Bulgarian port of Burgas and from there through a new pipeline to the Greek port of Thessaloniki in the Aegean had the support of the Western oil companies. This route was shorter, safer and hence cheaper. But the United States, having won the "great game" by default, was not interested in handing Russia the means to redominate the Central Asian republics.
The terrain in Central Asia proved formidable, and made exporting the oil difficult, if not impossible. Consequently, the oil companies became increasingly dependent on Russian routes and subsequently Russian machinations.
Furthermore, the oil companies soon discovered that doing business in Central Asia was akin to shadow boxing. The governments of these countries were often too weak to enforce agreements, and the Western-dominated consortiums were soon backing authoritative regimes to guarantee their investments. The West, in turn, accelerated the economic chaos of these countries, resulting in societies that were divided between the very poor and the very few rich.
It was, in effect, a repetition of the sociological, religious and political morass reflected in the polarization between petroleum wealth and poverty in the Mideast. The cycle of repression, religious extremism, poverty and violence spawned a new wave of militant Islam that swept parts of Central Asia, and ultimately left the Taliban in control of Afghanistan.
Then came Sept. 11 and, eventually, the US victory over the Taliban. In the initial shock of the terrorist strikes against New York and Washington, as well as the fear of chemical and biological sabotage represented by the anthrax scare, few looked closely at potential byproducts of an American presence in Afghanistan. Indeed, the closest and most viable route for the oil wealth of Central Asia is through Afghanistan to the Arabian Sea via Pakistan.
As long as the Taliban were ruling Afghanistan, this pipeline option was unthinkable. Now, however, the Americans not only have predominant influence in that country but the military presence to guarantee security for a new source of oil. Conspiracy theorists may wonder whether the primary reason for invading Afghanistan was to secure a new pipeline route for Caspian crude. Some have argued that the scale and cost of the military operation against the Taliban and Osama bin Laden seem out of proportion to the damage the terrorists inflicted against the United States. Perhaps, a special forces hit team could have easily eliminated Osama bin Laden and his Afghan ally, Mullah Mohammed Omar.
But things are not that black and white. President George W. Bush had to react with force after Sept. 11, and it made it strategically plausible that, in addition to striking against the terrorists, there was the net benefit of a new supply of oil.
Yet, if the motivation of the Bush administration is to wean America and its allies from the dependency of oil from the Gulf states, it is creating the samr situation that has made the Middle East inhospitable to Western interests. Just as in the Cold War, the Central Asian republics, Afghanistan and Pakistan may become a new battleground between Russia and the United States -- a situation that will be exploited by the forces of militant Islam.
We may despise Osama bin Laden and his followers, but their brand of Islam and revolution against the oil aristocracies of the Mideast resonates in every Muslim society, especially the very poor. It is no accident that Pakistan and Chechnya proved fertile ground for the terrorists. Al-Qaeda easily preyed on the misery and hopelessness that passes as a way of life for the inhabitants of these regions.
Unfortunately, the Caspian Sea oil reserves may prove to be less than the panacea of a cheap source of energy, especially if the West simply replicates the mistakes of the past. New petroleum dollars must be used to help alleviate poverty in Central Asia, not create new followers for fanatics.
André Gerolymatos holds the Hellenic Studies Chair at Simon Fraser University and is the author of The Balkan Wars: Myth, Reality and the Eternal Conflict.
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Landscapes are the most important things that we have to look into. Keeping the plants and lawns fresh and green by supplying them with adequate amounts of water without wasting this important resource is important. We should adopt methods that will help keep our grass look greener and also avoid higher water bills and prevent water wastage. A few methods that will help us do so are:
- Water the Plants in the Morning: Watering plants early in the morning before the sun is bright, will help prevent the water from being absorbed by the heat in the atmosphere. It is the time when the sun has not yet reached its peak and thus will help the water to reach deep into the soil.
- Use appropriate Water Irrigation Systems: People usually install irrigation systems in gardens and lawns. This will help supply enough water to the plants without wasting even a bit of it. There are various irrigation systems that can be used to water the plants in different ways. Select the best ones that suit you and make appropriate settings for the same.
- Make use of Soil Moisture Sensors: There are a number of sensors that are manufactured for soil moisture monitoring. They do not only monitor the moisture of the soil, but also help in detecting the temperature and the ph of the soil. These sensors are best solutions to detect the amount of water needed to be supplied in a garden and also the time intervals after which it should be supplied.
- Select Appropriate Plants: There are a number of plants that are considered to be the staple growth of that region. Prefer plants that are usually found growing around in your locality. This may prevent the need to prepare the soil for plants that need some additional nutrients or climatic conditions. It will be easier to manage plants that are used to growing in such an environment.
- Maintain the Irrigation Systems: It is true that installation of an irrigation system will help in watering the plants on time. But, it is also important to maintain these systems as a minute problem may also cause them to malfunction. You cannot afford keeping your plants dry for a longer time and neither can you afford to waste water to keep it flowing.
These are the five basic watering tips that can help you keep your landscape green as ever without the wastage of water. You can thus adopt these simpler methods and save you plants from drying and the water from getting wasted. Keep your Grass greener and your Water Bills Lower!

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HIV and AIDS
Voluntary Confidential Counselling and Testing (VCCT) is a new HIV/AIDS approach in the Pacific, which reveals the HIV status of people, thus relieving the anxiety of not knowing. Taking the audience through the process of Voluntary VCCT, the girl encourages youngsters to get tested.
This video is part of the DVD "HIV and AIDS on TV - disk 1. UNESCO's Network of Young TV Producers on HIV and AIDS" (consult it here)
Papua New Guinea
Series: HIV and AIDS on TV
Credits: UNESCO Communication and Information Sector, producer ; Young TV Producers on HIV and AIDS, producer. Secretariat of the Pacific Community Regional Media Centre, co-producer.
Library catalogue (UNESDOC): 219261


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Late model variable chamber baler with camless pickup and chopper in fantastic condition. Just traded on a new one the same. Ideal hay and silage baler for farmer wanting to do his own.
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actually its an under dirve crank pulley..
thats the name of it and the info is as follows:
"An underdrive pulley system for your Ford Truck will increase engine horsepower and IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE by reducing the amount of power required to drive external engine accessories on your Ford Truck. The alternator, power steering, water pump and air conditioner all rob horsepower from the engine. When you replace the factory-sized crank and accessory drive pulley on your Ford Truck with a resized underdrive pulley, the accessories are slowed, resulting in more horsepower available to drive the rear wheels. Typically, an underdrive pulley will increase output for your Ford Truck by 12-15 horsepower, resulting in quarter mile improvements of .2 to .25 seconds. In addition, mileage improvements of 2 to 3 mpg are typical."
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The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has scorched its way across the world killing millions and bringing economies to a standstill. But where exactly did it come from?
With few clear answers, speculation has persisted since the beginning of the pandemic, spawning misinformation and conspiracy theories as well as sharp diplomatic tensions.
Here is a look at leads scientists are following -- and others they have rejected -- in trying to determine how the virus made the leap to humans. Finding the right answer, they say, could help avoid the next pandemic.
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Bats were identified early on as the probable origin of Covid-19.
But scientists think the virus would have passed from the winged mammals to another species before reaching humans.
The pangolin was singled out as a suspect because it is one of the wild animal species sold at the market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, which was linked to most of the first known cases of coronavirus.
However, uncertainty about this theory persists.
A joint investigation by World Health Organization (WHO) experts and Chinese scientists who visited Wuhan in January 2021 was supposed to help shed light on the theory but did not find the missing link.
Other animal intermediaries have come under suspicion, including minks and the ferret-badger.
- Man-made -
Another idea floated early on was that the virus did not reach people through animals but was engineered.
This idea often went hand-in-hand with the theory that the virus had leaked from a secure biolab in Wuhan. The idea spread widely online with some help from former US president Donald Trump.
One version of this theory alleges that the virus was created and spread on purpose.
Some internet publications have claimed that the existence of coronavirus patents offer "proof" of this, although in reality they are pointing to patented research on other coronaviruses.
The idea that the other pathogens had been spliced into the virus has also proved popular, even though scientists say such genetic manipulation would be visible in the Sars-CoV-2 genome.
Professor Olivier Schwartz of the Pasteur institute calls such ideas "completely unfounded".
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The idea that a virus of natural origins -- taken from a bat, for example -- could have escaped from a secure biolab has been under increased consideration in recent weeks.
The WHO team that travelled to Wuhan in January said in their report that animal transmission was "likely to very likely" while a lab leak was "extremely unlikely".
But WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus has said the laboratory leak theory "requires further investigation, potentially with additional missions involving specialist experts, which I am ready to deploy".
In May, a group of 18 experts echoed the sentiment in an editorial that appeared in the journal Science.
"We must take hypotheses about both natural and laboratory spillovers seriously until we have sufficient data," they wrote.
"A proper investigation should be transparent, objective, data-driven, inclusive of broad expertise, subject to independent oversight, and responsibly managed to minimise the impact of conflicts of interest."
Citing a US intelligence report, The Wall Street Journal reported in May that three workers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalised with a seasonal illness in November 2019, a month before Beijing disclosed the existence of a mysterious pneumonia outbreak.
Days later US President Joe Biden gave intelligence agencies three months to report to him on whether the Covid-19 virus first emerged in China from an animal source or from a laboratory accident.
Experts point out, however, that the renewed interest in this theory comes from a lack of information -- not from new evidence.
"There is no new factual element that has moved the needle one way or the other," says Schwartz at the Pasteur Institute, noting that the natural transmission theory remains "the most plausible" explanation.
- Diplomacy and geopolitics -
Assigning blame for the pandemic has had Beijing and Washington eager to point the finger at one another.
As host country to the world's first identified cases, China has come under intense scrutiny.
Western countries have accused it of lacking transparency, both in its initial response and in its cooperation with investigations into the origins of the virus.
Tensions between the US and China were already high in the spring of 2020 when Trump raised the lab-leak theory -- a charge Beijing answered with its own hypothesis that the virus came from an American lab.
Last week, WHO emergencies chief Michel Ryan told reporters that the finger-pointing was not helping investigations to go forward.
"This whole process is being poisoned by politics," he warned.
The WHO says understanding how an epidemic began is "essential to preventing further introductions to the human population".
But at the end of last year, even before its team embarked to Wuhan, the organisation warned that the process of tracing how a disease jumped from animals "is a riddle that can take years to solve".
"The introduction of a new virus to the human population is one of the greatest mysteries an epidemiologist can hope to unravel," it said.

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Use of Compression Clothing: Compression clothing has been available for many years and its use is widespread in both the winter and summer for temperature regulation and sun protection. Compression garments are not considered unusual equipment and consequently are permitted under Rule 4.3.
Use of Posture Garments (e.g., shirts): Posture garments, as currently available (2012), are considered to be a type of compression garment and should be permitted under Rule 4.3. These include: Posture shirts, Posture/sports bras, Girdles, and Shaping undergarments. Clothing incorporating features designed to or which have the effect of: Storing and releasing energy, or Inhibiting or enhancing movement, are considered unusual equipment in breach of Rule 4.3.


Artwork paired with comfort in this line of kimonos and robes. Perfect for casual wear, a cover-up or lounging at home. Draped kimonos are short in the back and have flowing tendrils of fabric in the front.
Words on the art: 'earth below me, sky above me, fire within me'
In Chile, the Atacama desert is a uniquely beautiful yet unforgiving landscape. The rich depth of blue gradients are contrasted with the sun-scorched mountains resonating a golden glow. With my feet firmly on the ground, I’m caught in between the barren earth stripped of all vegetation and the larger-than-life sky reaching all edges of the horizon. The stark contrast of the elements ignites the fire within me, making me feel connected and very much alive. The overlay illustrated is a subtle mandala signifying the classical elements: earth, air, water, and fire.
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High Court Judge Patricia Wasswa Basaza has ruled that the Nakawa Municipality MP Micheal Kabaziguruka is subject to military law and therefore he should be tried by the General Court Martial for offences relating to security and treachery.
The judge based her ruling on Section 119 of the UPDF Act which gives unlimited jurisdiction and powers to the Army Court to try civilians such as Kabaziguruka.
According to the judge, unless this section is repealed or invalidated by the Constitutional Court, it makes civilian suspects subject to military law for allegedly aiding serving UPDF officers to commit offences.
Justice Basaza has also dismissed Kabaziguruka’s claims that the Court Martial lacks impartiality to accord him justice saying the MP petitioned a wrong court which has no powers to address such a grievance.
She instead reasoned that Kabazigurka who has been on remand at Kigo Prison since June this year should have petitioned the Constitutional Court.
Kabaziguruka is jointly charged before the General Court Martial with 20 UPDF officers for allegedly contriving a plot to infiltrate defense forces and compromise it’s security to overthrow the government of Uganda by use of firearms .
The offences were allegedly committed between February and June this year in districts of Kampala,Wakiso and Luweero.


Mar 31 2021
Following trial in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit against CLA Estate Services, Inc. and CLA USA, Inc., a King County Superior Court judge ruled that the companies must pay a total of more than $6.1 million plus 12 percent annual interest to 1,100 Washington seniors for misleading them about estate planning and other deceptive conduct. The company must also pay $6.5 million in civil penalties, which by law will go to the state general fund. The court also ruled that CLA must pay the Attorney General’s Office more than $1.8 million in attorney’s costs and fees.
Mar 11 2021
Continuing his Honest Fees Initiative, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Bothell-based TV and broadband internet provider Wave will pay $900,000 to more than 23,000 customers who ordered the company’s services online. Wave failed to adequately disclose taxes and fees added to their bills, and did not clearly disclose its fees on some of its advertising.
Mar 8 2021
AG Ferguson: Brown Paper Tickets will fully refund event organizers, ticket buyers affected by pandemic-related cancellations
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his lawsuit, Seattle-based ticketing company Brown Paper Tickets must fully refund all consumers who purchased tickets to canceled events, and pay all money it owes to organizers of past events. An estimated 45,000 event organizers and ticket purchasers nationwide, and internationally, will receive a total of approximately $9 million from today’s resolution. The company is also required to pay the Attorney General’s Office $70,000 for attorney’s costs and fees.
Mar 3 2021
OLYMPIA — The Washington state Senate today passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s bill to prohibit price gouging in Washington during an emergency by a 29-20 vote. The bill now heads to the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Feb 23 2021
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a judge ruled that StarKist, a canned tuna manufacturer, engaged in a price-fixing scheme from November 2011 through December 2013. In a prior and unrelated federal case against StarKist, a federal judge sentenced the company to pay a $100 million criminal fine — the maximum allowed by law — for its role in a nationwide conspiracy to manipulate the price of canned tuna to benefit the company and its executives.
Feb 8 2021
AG Ferguson warns medical providers to beware of scams claiming that their medical license has been suspended
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a warning today that scammers posing as members of the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) are calling medical providers to claim the WMC suspended their license.
Feb 2 2021
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that LuLaRoe will pay $4.75 million to resolve Ferguson’s consumer protection lawsuit asserting that LuLaRoe, a California-based multi-level marketing business that sells leggings and other apparel to a network of independent retailers, was operating a pyramid scheme.
Dec 30 2020
AG Ferguson secures full refunds for Washington students and families who paid for now-canceled music trip to Europe
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that music travel company Voyageurs International must pay more than $464,000 for full refunds to 235 Washington students who signed up for the company’s 2020 European tours.
Dec 23 2020
Online tobacco retailer to pay over $65,000 as a result of AG Ferguson’s investigation into illegal online tobacco sales
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a Pennsylvania online tobacco retailer, Smoker’s Outlet Online, will pay $65,885 after it illegally sent tobacco products to Washington state. The payment will go toward continued enforcement of state tobacco laws. Smoker’s Outlet Online made this payment to avoid a lawsuit from the Attorney General’s Office.
Dec 17 2020
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today partnered with a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit asserts that the technology giant illegally leverages its dominance in the online search and search advertising markets to stifle competing platforms, drive advertisers away from rival search engines, and limit competing specialized sellers’ ability to bring customers directly to their sites from general Google search results.


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Background. Several lines of evidence indicate a role of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the modulation of eating behaviour. Therefore, alterations in the physiology of this neurotrophin may be involved in the pathogenesis of eating disorders. In the present study, we investigated serum levels of BDNF in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge-eating disorder (BED).
Method. Ninety-nine drug-free women (27 with AN, 24 with BN, 24 with BED and 24 healthy controls) underwent both a blood sample collection in the morning and diagnostic and psychopathological assessments by means of structured clinical interviews and ad-hoc rating scales. Serum levels of BDNF, 17β-oestradiol, FT3 and FT4 were measured.
Results. Compared to healthy controls, serum levels of BDNF were significantly reduced in underweight AN women and in normal weight BN women, but not in overweight BED women. Changes in circulating BDNF levels were not affected by the presence of co-morbid depressive disorders. No significant correlation emerged between neurotrophin concentrations and psychopathological, nutritional, demographic and hormonal variables.
Conclusions. These findings evidentiate alterations in serum BDNF levels in malnourished patients with AN or BN, but not in well-nourished individuals with BED. Since BDNF seems to exert a satiety effect, its reduction may represent an adaptive change to counteract the decreased calorie ingestion of AN and BN individuals.

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There are more than 100 types of cancer. Dr James Mbogo from the Alexandria University in Egypt discusses the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of cancer. There are a few tips on what you can do to lower your exposure or risk for the modifiable factors.
What is cancer? Visit https://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-types to learn more about this complex disease, how it’s treated and how to manage side effects. Watch our updated What is cancer? video: https://youtu.be/_N1Sk3aiSCE One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer. But what is cancer? Cancer experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America […]

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Top Speed 42.6 MPH 0 to 30 MPH 5.5 sec.
How much does a 150hp Suzuki outboard weight?
Choose your shaft length
|Recommended transom height:||L: 508mm (20in) X: 635mm (25in)|
|Weight:||L: 236.0kg X: 241.0kg|
|Bore x Stroke:||97 x 97mm|
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Is a Suzuki outboard motor any good?
Suzuki being a reliable, quality, durable outboard motor, when well maintained; and serviced by an authorized dealer as required; keeps its value and therefore is a good boating investment.
What is the difference between Suzuki DF140 and 150?
The DF150 is almost 2.9L the DF140 is only 2L. With the DF150 you will be much closer to your current performance while burning half the fuel. The 150’s extra 75lbs over the DF140 is still less than the V-max 150. The average power/torque will be much greater than the 10HP peak power indicates.
How fast does a Suzuki 150 outboard go? – Related Questions
Which 150 hp outboard is best?
To me, the Mercury 150 ProXS is the top choice and it comes down to value and performance. It’s the lightest 150 here, not the lightest on the market, but the lightest among these three and is priced very well.
Is it worth upgrading to a 4-stroke outboard?
If you want better fuel efficiency from your outboard motor with better emissions, you most likely want a four-stroke engine. 4-stroke engines mix oil and fuel separately for better exhaust emissions and zero raw fuel pollution. If mixing gas is not your cup of tea, then a 4-stroke engine is for you.
What is the actual horsepower of a Suzuki DF140?
It was 2001 when the 140-horsepower Suzuki outboard, the DF140, debuted on the market.
What is a Suzuki DF140?
The DF140A and DF115A are Suzuki’s first four-cylinder outboards featuring a knock sensor. Found on some V6 models, this system is used to detect and control abnormal combustion allowing the engine to operate at optimum performance. The system increases engine durability and helps deliver maximum power.
How much horsepower does a Suzuki 140 have?
Brief Summary. Suzuki says its DF140 has the best power-to-weight ratio of any 4-stroke in its class. It pumps out 140 horses, yet weighs just 410 pounds ready to rig.
What is the most reliable 4-stroke outboard motor?
So before you make any moves, be sure to check out these best-of-the-best outboard engines.
- Suzuki DF90A – Best All-Around Mid-Size Outboard.
- Yamaha F25 – Best Lightweight Outboard.
- Suzuki DF25A – Most Reliable Small Outboard.
- Mercury 90-150 Four Strokes – Best All-Purpose Outboard Engines.
What is the best outboard for the money?
Best Outboard Motors in 2023
- Mercury Racing 450R. Mercury Racing. After Mercury launched its new V8 4.6-liter Verado, it was only a matter of time before they stepped up the horsepower by a few notches.
- G2 Evinrude 150 E-TEC. Evinrude.
- Torqueedo Travel 1103 CS. Torqeedo.
- Yamaha Offshore XTO. Yamaha.
- Suzuki DF350A. Suzuki.
How many hours is too many for a 4-stroke outboard?
Well-maintained inboard engines, inboard outboard engines (unless diesel), and outboards have a serviceable, average life of about 1500 – 2000 hours. If you are looking at a gas-fueled marine engine close to or exceeding 1000 hours, inboard or outboard, proceed with caution. It may be a deal, or it may be a money pit.
What is the average life of a 4-stroke outboard motor?
On average, an outboard motor will run for about 1,500 hours or 7 to 8 years. Each outboard motor will be different, but if you continue to maintain and take care of the motor, it can last much longer.
Should outboard motor be up or down when trailering?
Trailering with the engine in a vertical position puts the least amount of strain on the motor and transom, but that’s not possible for many boat/trailer/engine combinations due to ground clearance issues.
How often should you change oil in a 4-stroke outboard?
Changing the oil is a pretty easy DIY task. The maintenance schedule for most four-stroke outboards calls for an oil and oil filter change every 100 hours, or annually. If you put your boat up for the winter, professional technicians suggest changing the oil as part of preparation for off-season storage.
How long can a boat engine sit without running?
One of the most commonly-asked questions we get is, “Is it okay if my boat isn’t running for a while in Fort Lauderdale, FL?” The answer is yes—but you have to do some maintenance beforehand. As long as it’s well maintained before going into storage, a boat can sit for a few months, a few years or even a few decades.
Should you keep boat gas tank full?
Filling the Tank
Marine engine manufacturers and technicians advise storing any boat with the fuel tank almost full, leaving just a little capacity to accommodate expansion of the fuel if the temperature warms.
How long can you run a boat motor on muffs?
For larger engines, use the flush port or a set of flushing muffs. Water pressure should be set to one-half or more to ensure adequate flow to the intakes. The engine should be run for five to 10 minutes.
Can you rev boat engine out of water?
Note: Never start an outboard motor without a water supply—it must either be in the water or connected to a hose providing water. Water lubricates the vanes of the rubber water pump impeller, and running the motor without a water supply for even a few seconds can damage or destroy the impeller.


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BanglaHunt Desk: It's like a well. Which has no contact with the outside world. He was preoccupied with himself and his world. The story of this couple is similar. They have been wandering in the sea for a long time, away from the earth, isolated. You don't even know about the corona virus. He regained consciousness and came ashore.
It is better not to tell a story but to tell it real. Ilina Manighetti and Ryan Aubourne, both husband and wife. They live in Manchester, Britain. They were employed just like the uneducated. But at one point in his daily monotonous life he became breathless. He decided to quit his job. Work as you think. The husband left his job and went on a world tour with his wife. Again on the waterway, the companion is a boat.
They made it clear to the family that communication could be maintained but that no bad news should be given. They don't want to spoil the fun. This incident happened in 2016. Ilina and Ryan have been floating in the sea since leaving their jobs. He set sail from the Canary Islands for the Caribbean Islands last month. The couple arrived on an island in the Caribbean Sea 25 days later.
So far so good. It was shocking to see the port sealed. That's when they found out what had happened on the ground. Ilina and Ryan write on a blog called Sailing Kittyweek. There they wrote about their experience, ‘When we came to the port we found out that deadly diseases had spread all over the world. Lockdown is going on in almost all countries. All the people are under house arrest. '
Ilina told a foreign newspaper that they heard about a virus in China in February. But he thought the danger would be over by the time he reached the Caribbean. Unable to enter the Caribbean island port, they turned the boat around and headed for Grenada. Get internet connection there. Get detailed news then.
Ilina said he has a girlfriend on St. Vincent's Island. That's where they were going. When contacted 10 hours before arriving at the port, he said the couple would not be allowed into the port because Ilina was an Italian national. Then by showing the travel history on GPS, they prove that they have no contact with Italy for a long time. Then they were allowed to enter the port. Ilina and Ryan are now on Vincent Island.

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Couples I shipped, before I knew what shipping was
#1 Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe Anne Of Green Gables Trilogy
A brief description using some familiar characters about how no one is ever, ever “asking for it”.
SO GOODTHANK YOU
*REBLOGS SO HARD I THINK I BROKE SOMETHING*
I’ve reblogged this before and lost followers for it. So fuck you, I’m reblogging it again.
“Alice is seven. If you need to be told that she isn’t asking for it, seek psychological help immediately.”
Plots leaked straight from the set
When we last saw Lady Edith, she had just convinced the neighboring farmer to raise her illegitimate daughter. Deciding she really wasn’t into newborns, Edith goes back to Switzerland and steals a two-year-old to hand over instead.
Bates, feeling he may…
Dockery, who plays Lady Mary Crawley, has been subject to endless media chatter about her leaving Downton, with numerous predicted exits having come and gone. “It amuses me more than anything, because it’s all speculation, and I think it’s down to fact the show has such a popularity,” she says. “But no, I’m here till the end, whenever that may be.”
THE BEST COOKIE RECIPES :D
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As my frenemies would agree, I’m very popular. I’ve had lots of female and male friendships in my time.
Some of my female friendships are like that. But there’s one that’s not.
This is a photo of me with my oldest friend, Candice.
We've been friends for thirty-five years. When you've been friends that long, you're like family. Or, should I say, family you want to be related to.
But we don't call each other a 'sister from another mister', as BFFs do these days. We're brothers from another mother.


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This is the text of a speech given by the Chief Justice of the High Court, Murray Gleeson, at the launch of The Oxford Companion To The High Court Of Australia.
It contains an interesting account of the court’s establishment in 1902 and its role in the Australian political system.
One of the greatest speeches in Australian political history was made in the House of Representatives of the new Commonwealth Parliament on 18 March 1902.
Although the subject matter might have appeared dry and technical, it was a passionate, aggressive speech.
It was made by the Attorney-General, Alfred Deakin, who had a fight on his hands.He was introducing the Judiciary Bill, with the principal object of setting up a Federal Supreme Court, to be called the High Court of Australia, in accordance with the mandate in s71 of the Constitution.
But there was resistance to the idea that the Court should be set up so soon; and also to the idea that it should, in its composition, be completely separate from the State Supreme Courts.
Some people thought it should be made up of part-time members; a scratch court of state Chief Justices sitting as and when available.
Deakin had to persuade Parliament and the public of the importance of this new institution. To do that, he explained to them the nature of federalism. He obviously assumed that most of his audience knew little of federalism.
It was not the British system of government; and there were few other examples at that time. The two most prominent were the United States of America and Canada, but in 1902 not many members of Parliament knew much about the detail of how those countries were governed.
Deakin described his proposal as a “fundamental proposition for a structural creation which is the necessary and essential complement of a federal Constitution”.
He said there were three fundamental conditions of a federation: first, a supreme Constitution; next, a distribution of powers under that Constitution; and third, “an authority reposed in a judiciary to interpret that supreme Constitution and to decide as to the precise distribution of powers”.The people in the federating colonies had been given the guarantee of an “impartial independent tribunal to interpret the Constitution”.
The Court, he said, would “define and determine the powers of the Commonwealth itself, the powers of the States … and the validity of the legislation flowing from them”.
He quoted Dicey’s observation that, in a federal system, the stress of the Constitution is cast upon the judiciary.
And he also quoted Edmund Burke, described in a revealing phrase as the greatest political philosopher of “our nation”, (Deakin regarded his nationality as British), who said that the judicature must be something exterior to the State, giving justice a security against power.
There was an explanation of the differences between the United States and Canadian systems.Deakin saw the High Court of Australia’s constitutional role as more like the Supreme Court of the United States than that of the Canadian Supreme Court. He pointed out that, in Canada, federal issues were less acute.
Unlike Australia and the United States, in Canada, the provinces had only specific heads of legislative power, and provincial legislatures were subject to federal veto. Appointments of provincial officials, including judges, were made by the federal government.
The distribution of power between state and Federal governments in Australia was more like that of the United States; as was the potential for federal dispute. Deakin noted that the population of Australia at the time of Federation was much the same as that of the United States when they federated. Deakin foresaw that the High Court, like the Supreme Court of the United States, and unlike the Supreme Court of Canada, would not give advisory opinions; a difference he regarded as turning upon the special role of the judicature in a strictly federal system.
There was one important respect in which the role of the High Court was to be different from that of the United States Supreme Court.
It was to have a general appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases.Deakin’s explanation to Parliament of this subject, naturally, was influenced by the continuing role of the Privy Council.
His predictions of the future of that body are interesting, and revealing as to the line then being taken by the Imperial Government in its dealings with Australia.
Deakin’s speech contains one aphorism that deserves particular emphasis, in the light of some of the entries in the Oxford Companion.
There is a tendency to refer to legalism as if it were was invented by Sir Owen Dixon in the middle of the twentieth century.
Doubts have been expressed about its meaning.There is not much doubt about what Deakin meant by legalism; and there is no doubt at all that he saw it as the key to the integrity of the Court and the stability of the federal union.
Deakin’s advocacy was not completely successful.He persuaded Parliament to create the new Supreme Court as required by the Constitution, and to give it a separate and independent membership.
But he pressed for five Justices, and they would only give him three.He pointed out that the Commonwealth was spending three quarters of a million pounds upon war, and asked why could it not afford ?30,000 for justice.
The High Court commenced sitting in October 1903.The Oxford Companion to the High Court was completed in the year of the Centenary of Federation; it is being launched at about the Centenary of the introduction into Parliament of the Judiciary Bill; and next year the Court will celebrate its Centenary.
It is a great credit to Professors Blackshield, Coper and Williams, to their vision, their professional skill, and their industry, that they have combined to produce this monumental work on the history and role of the Court, the cases it has decided, and the people who have participated in its business.
There is a need for a wider and deeper understanding of this institution and the part it plays in the life of the nation.
This publication will make a major contribution to such understanding.The work is also testimony to the courage of the Editors.The contributors have had a lot to say about many people who are still living, and who are not famous for turning the other cheek.
As the Editors point out, this publication is in no sense authorised by the Court.Most of us had no opportunity to read what was to be said about us, or to correct any factual errors.Inevitably, in a work of this size, there will be some.But we have been invited to point them out to the Editors, so that they may be corrected in the Second Edition, which I assume is only months away.
According to the introductory material, Professor Michael Coper was the convenor of a group of scholars who, in 1994, first conceived this project.
Its scale is remarkable.
There have been 225 authors, writing on an astonishing range of subjects, from judicial appointments to unrepresented litigants; from socialism to sexual preferences. The work of the three Editors in defining the tasks of each author, overseeing their contributions, and combining what they produced, commands admiration. I congratulate them on their magnificent achievement. I also congratulate their research assistants, who had a formidable task.
Praise is also due to Oxford University Press, which had the perspicacity to recognise the value of this project, the confidence to participate in it, and the technical skill to produce a very handsome publication.
I was given a copy of the book before Christmas, and I have read much of it.
It is not easy to read in bed; and it is not everybody’s idea of a thriller. But it contains a lot of information that came as a surprise to me.
Much of it, of course, consists of interpretation and evaluation; and some of the interpretation and evaluation differs from my own. But that is to be expected.
What is fascinating is the contrast between the approaches of different authors to similar topics.
There is a good deal of overlap between the various subjects addressed in the book, and I have enjoyed comparing what different people have had to say about the same, or closely related topic.
Some of the authors are law teachers and others are legal practitioners.Some are both.One thing that struck me is the gulf that exists between the view of legal institutions and of the Court from within the Universities, and the view from within the practising legal profession. This has often been remarked upon by recent graduates; but it was brought home to me most forcefully by comparing some of the entries in this book.
I do not suggest that one point of view is more or less valid than the other.Each side has much to learn from the other.But I wonder if people on either side of the gulf realise how wide and deep it is. It suggests to me the need for some bridge-building.
The entry “Background of Justices” contains information that will mean different things to different people. Some of it may be taken to mean too much; and some, too little.
There is something I would like to add to it.It is something that tells me less about the High Court than about Australian society; and, in particular, social mobility. Of the present Justices of the High Court, none comes from a family with a background in the law.
In fact, no present member of the Court has a parent who attended University. The six out of seven of us who attended universities all did so with the assistance of Commonwealth Scholarships, without having to pay any tuition fees.
We depended upon those scholarships for our ability to receive a tertiary education. We received our educational opportunities during the time of Prime Minister Menzies. The difference between the opportunities made available to us and those that were available to our parents produced far-reaching changes in Australian society during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Its consequences are reflected in the present composition of the Court. This book contains an interesting and informative entry entitled: “The Whitlam Era”.
An explanation of how six of the present Justices of the Court came, unlike their parents, to have the benefit of a tertiary education could perhaps appear in an entry entitled: “The Menzies Era”.
A challenge confronting readers of this book will be to stand back from the detail, and to draw together pieces of information which, in combination, reveal the changes in the Court and its work that have taken place over a century.
Some of those changes reflect changes in Australia itself, and in its relations with other countries, especially the United Kingdom.
I mentioned earlier that, in 1902, Deakin made it clear that he saw himself and Australia, as British.
He envisaged that an Imperial appellate court, resulting from a merger of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the judicial members of the House of Lords, would be our ultimate court of appeal; but with a very small number of Australian appeals. And, as things happened, it was not until the 1980’s that appeals to the Privy Council finally ended, and the High Court became the final court of appeal. The influence of the existence of the Privy Council upon the jurisprudence of the Court during the twentieth century, upon the method of judicial reasoning, and even upon the style of judgment writing is a subject worthy of further scholarly attention.
The introduction, also late in the twentieth century, of the requirement of special leave to appeal in civil and criminal cases has had a major effect upon the nature of the Court’s work. In the days when civil appeals to the Court came as of right, so long as a relatively modest sum was involved, much of the Court’s work consisted of dealing with cases that could be decided by the application to the facts of settled principle. Now we have a much greater proportion of cases where the Court is being urged to develop the law.
The Court used to get a fair share of relatively easy cases. That does not happen any more. And a court that spends much of its time applying well settled principles is bound to appear more respectful of precedent than a court that spends most of its time dealing with cases in which someone is trying to persuade it to break new ground.
The creation, in 1977, of the Federal Court also had a major impact on this Court’s business. The Federal Court was intended to take over most of this Court’s first instance work, other than its Constitutional work, and with one notable exception, (refugee cases), it has done so. An understanding of that change is necessary, for example, in considering the statistics set out on pages 164 and 165 of the book. There you will find the number of occasions on which each Justice of the Court (except the originals) had appeared as counsel in the Court before appointment. In considering the bare numbers, it is necessary to remember that, since 1977, many cases that previously would have been argued in the High Court, especially tax cases, are now dealt with in the Federal Court. Counsel before 1977 argued many cases in this Court that would later have been conducted in the Federal Court.
There are other changes as well; some superficial, some fundamental.
But one thing has remained the same.
This is what was stressed by Deakin in 1902.
Federation demands that the Constitution, which embodies the terms and conditions upon which it came into being, be interpreted and applied by a judiciary which can be trusted to be independent and free of political association or influence.
Deakin said that the measures he proposed represented a fulfilment of the purposes of the Constitution, and that they were to be judged, not by their detail, but by their ultimate results. The work of the High Court over a century of Federation, is to be judged in the same way: not by its details but by its ultimate results.
This publication will assist in making that judgment.It will also be of great value to Australians who want to know more about their public institutions, their Constitution and their government.
I congratulate all who have taken part in its preparation and publication.