It was a rainy afternoon in Sedona. I finished my volunteer shift, and headed into the festival to try and get a demo. I had heard of this new company, Revel Bikes, that was supposed to have some real pretty and real fast carbon full suspensions. I wanted to try one of those bikes as soon as I could. I arrived at the tent about 10 minutes after the event opened to the public.
Every bike was gone.
I eventually had a chance to hop on a Rail and knew there was something special. I spent some time chatting with the Revel team, which is comprised of industry veterans, avid riders, and are all genuinely good folks, and tossed the idea of a review around.
A few months later, the review was confirmed. I decided that I wanted to escape the Arizona heat and drove to Carbondale to meet the folks and do a test ride on the bike I would be reviewing. Revel and Why Cycles share a warehouse, office, and most of their staff. The warehouse is small, but clean and comfortable, complete with an espresso machine and a dog.
Within the first week of riding this bike, it was loaded with bikepacking bags and ridden on alpine trails, pedaled to the top of Angel Fire bike park in NM, and shuttled a 4k’ descent from the mountains above Santa Fe. I then proceded to ride the living hell out of it for the next 4 months. I gave the bike back in late September, and I still haven’t reviewed it because I wasn’t sure exactly what to say. That is not a bad thing.
The Revel Rascal is a carbon framed 29er spec’d with a 140mm fork and 130mm of rear travel, controlled by the patented Canfield Balance Formula suspension platform designed by Chris Canfield. This is, as you guessed, the same suspension platform as Canfield Bikes (formerly Canfield Brother’s).
I’m not going to pretend to be a mechanical engineer, but to quote Canfield Bikes:
“The patented Canfield Balance Formula focuses the center of curvature precisely in a very finite area on the chainline/top of the chainring, pointing the pedaling forces directly into the instant center throughout the entire range of travel, creating the most efficient yet active pedaling platform possible, completely independent of sag, travel and both drivetrain and braking forces.”
The frame itself is a proprietary carbon layup design that uses 30/60 fiber angles as opposed to 45/90 like most bike frames. This is the brainchild of Jason Schiers, the founder of Enve. Supposedly, this allows Revel to, you guessed it, create a stronger and stiffer frame while using less material. Was it stiff and light enough? Yeah, sure. Actually noticeable? Probably not, but it shows the thought and expertise that goes into Revel frames.
The suspension did play into the ride, and I will get to that later. But, I think more than suspension design, geometry and componentry determine ride quality, so let’s have a look.
My Medium Rascal was spec’d with, as Chris “Dirty” Reichel says, “The “Dickie’s of build kits”. This is the base level build that Revel offers, and besides the frame itself, not a spec of carbon graced this ride. A Pike and Super Deluxe Select provided the travel, while stopping power came from the Guide R brakes (more on those to come). The drivetrain was the bulky but wallet friendly and dependable GX Eagle, with cockpit options coming from SRAM (Reverb) and Truavative (Descendent). 800mm bars and a 40mm stem kept the front end under control. Even being short and not having a big wingspan, I like my bars quite wide, and left them at 800. The package rolled on Industry Nine Enduro S hoops laced to the budget friendly 101 hubs, clad with Maxxis Minions. Mine had the EXO+ casing, which came in handy despite the weight penalty. Northern Arizona has a way of eating tires, and I’d rather expend extra energy pedaling a tough casing tire than pumping up a flat common with light casing tires. Ergon provided the contact points, which was a nice touch, as was the house branded chain guide.
Aesthetics and Frame Language
The Rascal is a beautiful bike, there’s no doubt about that. Clean lines de-clutter the fairly complicated looking linkage, and the branding manages to be subtle but strong. With a 75° seat tube, 66° head tube, and 38mm bottom bracket drop, the geometry numbers are on par for modern mid-travel trail bikes, but not pushing any boundaries. My size Medium had a 1202mm wheelbase and 444mm of reach. This bike is a bit longer than comparable bikes, which really comes down to your riding style and terrain in terms of being a good or bad thing. For comparison, the Ibis Ripley comes in at 1178mm wheelbase for a medium.
Revel opted for the largest logo to grace the downtube, and in the “Alaska” color scheme, that is done in a no-holds-barred gold. Branding is also found in a confident yet understated style on the headtube, seat tube, and bearings. All in all, the Rascal has a confident but not imposing stance, which mirrors it’s ride quality.
The package is topped off with nice details like integrated frame protectors, a threaded BB, and silent internal routing thanks to carbon “tubes in tubes”. Friendly on the eyes and the wrench.
About time we got to the fun part. I’ll just come out and say it: this bike was absurdly fun. Since I’ve already been given a fun acronym, I’ll use it. Confident, balanced, and fun are the three adjectives that came to mind the most while riding this bike. It took me a ride or two to get used to the longer wheelbase and the big hoops, with a few techy climbs fumbled because of that. Once I got used to the center of gravity and my place on the bike, it totally came alive.
The first real ride I took the Revel on was an overnight trip on technical trail to a wilderness boundary at the base of Mt. Sopris. The Rascal handled the weight well, and the kinematics balanced out after re-adjusting. The 29” rear wheel did buzz the seatpost bag on compression, but this wasn’t surprising. The Rascal was not designed for bikepacking, and I could also pack lighter. What I did notice was just how planted the bike felt on straight, steep, and fast bits of trail.
A day riding (without lift assist) Angel Fire Bike Park really let out the hidden personality of this mid-travel machine. Tables, drops, big berms and natural features simply didn’t make this rig falter, which is surprising given that this isn’t a long-travel trail bike. That brings me to the conundrum and detriment of this bike, and maybe this whole class of bikes: the geometry is so on point that it allows one to choose lines and make choices that the travel simply can’t back up. In other words, it rides like it has more travel than it does, and without sketchiness. But you still end up bottoming out. A lot.
The Rascal got a tour of some of my favorite trails of all time throughout Montana, the Wasatch, and Northern California. It handled everything with the attitude of a much bigger bike. This was the honeymoon phase, and the rest of the testing in Prescott and Sedona was where I really got to understand my impressions of the bike. For the rest of the review, I’ll focus on those nitty-gritty details.
For any non-DH bike in 2019, there is really no excuse to be bad at climbing, especially for a 130mm 29er. The build I had was no full carbon weight saver. I am used to that, but on longer dirt road climbs I did notice that I was pedaling a bike that felt about as heavy as longer travel alloy bikes I have owned. Some of this can also be attributed to the heavier tires and overall heavier, larger wheels than I am used to. The Rascal was not a bad climber, but in this configuration and with my legs, it wouldn’t be setting any hill climb records. The linkage remained somewhat active, and did wiggle a bit even on flatter terrain. However, as soon as I left the dirt road and started up any of Prescott or Sedona’s technical climbs, I was hugely impressed.
This is where the CBF suspension really started to stand out: technical, square edged terrain where I had to put power down or maintain consistent spinning to get through. No matter how hard I had to mash, or how poor of a line choice I made, the rear wheel remained planted and the travel felt smooth and active. On other bikes that climbed well, I didn’t really notice the suspension that much. The fact that I actually thought “wow, I shouldn’t have made it up that”, is a testament to a truly solid design, in terms of both geometry and suspension kinematics. The steep-ish seat tube plopped me in a great position for efficient strokes, while the longer reach gave me plenty of room for body english. Sure, the Rascal is a bit longer and more portly than other bikes in it’s class, but it is no slouch when the terrain gets bad going up.
Now, we have established that this is a capable and versatile bike. We have established that it is pretty, and goes uphill nicely. But what about the part we really all care about? How much fun is it? Let me put it this way: if you wouldn’t have told me what the travel was, I would have mentally given the Rascal another 20-30mm front and rear in a guess. I bottomed out the suspension on nearly every ride. Now, that might sound like a contradiction, but let me explain. I chose lines that I had balked at on bigger bikes in the past. I hit familiar lines with more gusto and speed than I had in the past, and I attribute all of that to the balanced geometry, solid suspension design, and a frame that felt stiff where it should but never chattery. Perhaps that’s why Revel chose to put the “130mm” on the frame itself, to remind you of what you are riding.
Though the wheelbase isn’t super short, the bike still snapped around with plenty of pop and play, and the efficient but active suspension allowed pumping and pedaling out of corners with ease. I often found myself hitting side jibs, rocks, and other mini-lines that I hadn’t previously thought of.
When dipped hard into a corner, the Rascal tracked like a dream, due to a low enough center of gravity and spot on cockpit geometry. I’m sure the burly tires and large contact patch attributed to this as well, but I was impressed nonetheless. The bottom bracket is low, but not too low. Not Big Honzo low. I had a few pedal strikes here and there, but that’s just mountain biking in Arizona.
When the trail became loose, steep, and fast, this bike really stood out. Big wheels and a stable stance means simply goin’ fast, and that the Rascal did.
Now, I have said almost no bad things about this bike, and that’s mostly how I feel. But, what kind of review is just glowing? No bike is perfect, but at this point, very few are bad.
I can’t say the same for brakes. Perhaps I’m unlucky, but this is not my first time on Guide R brakes where they have become wildly unpredictable and undependable. Neither of those adjectives should ever be used to describe brakes. Spongy or not, brakes should work. They did not always work. For a bike that rides the way I have described the Rascal riding, this does not bode well. In fact, there were times that I was so irritated or scared because of the brakes that I couldn’t care less what bike I was on, I just wanted to come to a stop reliably. I understand that companies get big discounts when ordering components, and it’s no surprise that a complete build kit can keep costs down. But IMHO, a $5,000 bike should come with the option to get brakes that feel like they will stop you. Guide R’s are not those brakes for me, and I don’t think I’m alone. SRAM has figured many things out, and done it well. The Guide R is not one of those things. Overall, the rest of the kit played nice, but I still prefer a Factory 34/36 and a Transfer over a Pike or Reverb. Maybe I just like gold.
The cable routing on the Rascal is clean and silent, but some attention should be paid to the bottom bracket region where the rear brake line and derailleur housing pop out. I noticed one day that one of the two had become fairly worn due to some rub from the chainring. This was easily remedied, by loosening the guide bolt and feeding a bit more cable into the frame, but it’s worth noting.
Final Words or Tl/dr
In 2019, most bikes out there are going to do a pretty darn good job. The fact that we can have a reasonably light, mid travel bike with big wheels that is comfortable at bike parks just as much as local techy trails and backcountry missions is wonderful. But, if the geometry and attitude of a bike begs you to make questionable decisions, why not simply carry a bigger stick? This is not a knock to Revel or the Rascal, but more a comment about the evolution of mountain bikes and the blurring of lines. If we have 130mm trail bikes that ride like bigger bikes until you bottom out, why even bother with the mid travel in the first place? Sure, there’s a market. Sure, there’s the psychological aspect of “it’s basically an xc bike!”. To be fair, for those who know they will blow through 130mm with ease but want a Revel, there’s the 165mm, 27.5 Rail. For those who want a 29er that packs a bit more of a suspension guarantee behind its modern personality, there are plenty of options out there. But, for those of you who don’t mind bottoming out every once in awhile for a bike that can do almost anything you throw at it with relative composure, than Revel may have hit a damn near perfect balance of capability, aesthetics and just plain fun with the Rascal. You could say that it’s a benefit that the Rascal feels like a 150mm bike, or you could say it’s a drawback and that mid travel bikes should be lighter. You’d be right either way, but what that means is that the Rascal strikes a beautiful balance.
That balance comes at a price, and 5k for a base model isn’t cheap by any means, especially when contenders offer perfectly rideable bikes for thousands less. However, it gets you a damn nice bike and outstanding customer service from a small brand made up of industry veterans who know how to have fun. Would I recommend this bike to everyone? Nope. Would I recommend it to a friend with a deepish wallet looking to invest in a solid all-arounder that can wear a lot of hats? For sure.
Conflict of Interest Disclaimer: Yes, Chris is a key component of Revel and Why, and handles much of their marketing/stoke creation. He also photographed the action shots for this review. He is a nice guy and a gem for helping out with these shots on his free time. Revel has in no way paid me for this review: that’s not how we do things here at the Radavist. Chris helped me out because plans for another shoot fell through and Revel needed the bike back in time for Outerbike. Being able to talk with some of the staff of this company helped give me insight, but did not sway my impressions of the way this bike rode. We keep it real, y’all.


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Watch movie: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", Walt Disney Picture, rated PG-13; 143 minutes, 2003. For teens, ages 13 and older.
This is a Films & Videos program from SFPL. From feature films to youth-made videos, we’ve got something great to watch.
- Movie and a Meal -- Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
- Friday, January 20, 2017, 3:00 pmPotrero, Potrero Meeting Room
- Intro to Manga with Karen Luk
- Saturday, January 21, 2017, 2:00 pmPark, Park Meeting Room
- Film: The Portrait of a Lady
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Are General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance the Same?
Discover the key differences between general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Explore their unique features, coverage, and how they protect against financial losses. Let’s simplify these essential insurance types together.
General liability and workers’ compensation insurance are not the same. While both forms of insurance help protect a business from financial losses, they serve different purposes. Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured at work or developing a work-related illness. On the other hand, general liability insurance covers the business against third-party claims of property damage, bodily injury, and reputational harm.
Understanding the distinctions between these two types of insurance is vital for a business owner. Knowing which coverage your business needs helps protect your employees and the public while safeguarding your business’s financial well-being.
Workers’ compensation insurance, or workers’ comp insurance, is a type of business insurance that benefits employees suffering from work-related injuries or illnesses. This insurance covers medical bills, a portion of lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. In some cases, it also provides death benefits to the dependents of workers who have died due to work-related causes.
This insurance is mandatory in most states, with specific rules and coverage details varying by location. Hence, it plays a critical role in the protection of employees and employers alike in the workplace.
Workers’ compensation insurance includes several key features that make it vital for employees and employers:
- Medical Benefits: It covers the medical expenses related to injuries or diseases employees acquire while on the job.
- Disability Payments: Workers comp coverage offers compensation for lost wages when an employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or sickness.
- Rehabilitation: It includes support for rehabilitation costs to help an injured employee return to work.
- Death Benefits: Should a worker die for work-related reasons, the insurance provides financial help to the deceased’s dependents.
With workers compensation insurance, both employees and employers have certain roles and responsibilities:
- Employees need to report any work-related injury or illness immediately to their employer to receive compensation benefits.
- Employers are responsible for providing workers comp coverage, reporting employee injuries to their insurance company, and complying with state workers’ compensation laws.
Liability insurance, or general liability insurance, protects a business from financial loss resulting from claims of injury, property damage, or reputational harm caused to others. This insurance is crucial for a business to cover costs related to third-party claims, including legal defense.
Unlike workers’ compensation, general liability coverage does not cater to employee injuries but rather injuries to clients, customers, or the public caused by the business’s operations.
There are several types of liability insurance to protect a business, including:
General Liability Insurance: Covers claims of bodily injury, property damage, and reputational harm.
Professional Liability Insurance: Protects against claims from professional errors, such as malpractice or negligence.
Product Liability Insurance: Covers claims and damages caused by a business’s products.
Each type is designed to cover specific risks that a business may face.
General liability insurance cover usually includes:
- Legal fees for defending against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, or reputational harm.
- Settlements or judgments that result from these claims.
- Medical expenses for others injured by the business.
While liability insurance provides broad protection, it does have limitations. For instance, it does not cover:
- Intentional acts or criminal activities.
- Employee injuries or illnesses, which are covered by workers’ compensation insurance.
- Professional mistakes, which are covered under professional liability insurance.
Don’t leave your business exposed to unforeseen risks. Ensure your Missouri business is fully protected with NEC Insurance’s customized workers’ compensation and liability insurance policies, designed to cover all workplace injuries and third-party claims.
When comparing general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, they serve different but equally important roles in protecting a business. Workers’ comp insurance focuses on job-related employee injuries and illnesses, while general liability insurance covers third-party claims of injury, property damage, or reputational harm.
The main difference in coverage between general liability and workers’ compensation insurance is the focus of protection. Workers’ compensation covers the business’s employees, while general liability coverage extends to clients, customers, and the general public. Notably, only workers’ compensation insurance will cover lost wages and rehabilitation expenses for employees.
Costs for general liability and workers’ compensation insurance can vary widely based on several factors, including the size of the business, industry risks, and the company’s claims history. Generally, industries with higher injury risks may see higher workers’ compensation insurance premiums. In contrast, businesses with extensive public interaction may have higher costs for general liability insurance.
Employers have legal obligations to carry workers’ compensation insurance in almost every state, with requirements varying by location. Failure to meet these obligations can result in severe penalties. On the other hand, general liability insurance is not legally mandated but is strongly recommended to protect against third-party claims.
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- India's Satyam Computer Services SAY, -7.14% Friday reported a better-than-expected 44.8% jump in fiscal first quarter net income from the same period a year ago. The company raised its revenue and earnings forecast for the full year, in rupee terms, but left the revenue forecast unchanged in U.S. dollar terms. The company's shares tumbled 8% in Mumbai late morning trading.
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U.S. Army Colonel Doug Wheelock flew aboard the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft to serve as an Expedition 24 flight engineer and commander of Expedition 25 on the International Space Station. In 2007, Wheelock visited the station as an STS-120 mission specialist and conducted three spacewalks.› Biography →
Commander of the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft, cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin is serving as a flight engineer for Expeditions 24 and 25 aboard the International Space Station. This marks his third trip to the station, visiting as a member of the STS-112 crew aboard space shuttle Atlantis in 2002 and serving a six-month tour of duty as Expedition 15 commander in 2007.› Biography →
NASA astronaut Shannon Walker flew to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft to serve as a flight engineer for Expeditions 24 and 25. Previously she served as the crew support astronaut for Expedition 14 and lead spacecraft communicator for the STS-118 shuttle mission.› Biography →
Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri was the Soyuz TMA-01M commander and flight engineer for Expeditions 25 and 26. A veteran of four previous spaceflights, Kaleri last stayed aboard the International Space Station as an Expedition 8 crew member from October 2003 to April 2004.› Biography →
U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly flew to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft. He served as an Expedition 25 flight engineer and as commander of Expedition 26. A veteran of two space shuttle missions, Kelly last visited the orbiting complex in August 2007 as commander of the STS-118 mission aboard Endeavour.› Biography →
Cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka flew aboard the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft to the International Space Station. He served as a flight engineer for Expeditions 25 and 26. This was Skripochka's first spaceflight.› Biography →
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The Pacific Ocean around the islands of Hawaii teem with marine life, and dozens of boat tours offer a unique way to view the stars of the show: the humpback whales.
Every year, between November and April, humpback whales migrate to the waters around Hawaii to mate and calve. These remarkably acrobatic mammals can occasionally be seen from the shore of various points on Hawaii’s Big Island, including Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. But nothing gives you the same thrill as the close encounters one can experience on a whale watching trip. Here are five fun boat tours from various points on the Big Island, including from the cities of Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Whale Watching on the Big Island
Not only does this tour take you to some of the best-known breeding grounds of the marvelous humpback whales, but the on-board hydrophone offers you a chance to hear their plaintive song as well. The catamaran can hold up to 24 people and fares well in most weather. As with all nature tours, whale sightings are not guaranteed, but the experienced and knowledgeable crew always do their best to get you up close without disrupting the animals. These two-hour tours depart daily from Kailua-Kona during the whale-watching season. Bottled water and light refreshments are also provided. From $86 per person.
Kailua-Kona Humpback Whale Adventure Cruise
It’s not only the humpback whales that are gracing the Pacific waters around the Big Island: you may also get the chance to see dolphins and turtles on this boat tour, which departs once a day at 1pm from Thur-Tue during peak whale season. And this tour comes with a rather ambitious whale sighting guarantee. Although lasting slightly longer at 2.5 hours, nature does its own thing and if you do fail to spot any whales, you can cruise again for free. From $106 per person.
Mid-Morning Whale Watch
Get a nice, early start to your day and be out on the open ocean by 9.30am to catch the humpback whales about their business. Ocean Sports have been running whale watching tours in Hawaii for over forty years, which means a good amount of local knowledge and expertise goes into these cruises. You’ll benefit from the experience of an on-board marine naturalist, get plenty of good photo opportunities, and there’s a chance to upgrade your tour to a snorkel or sunset cruise as well for an additional fee. From $107 per person.
Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure
Another excellent whale watching tour departing from Kona, and one of the most consistently top-rated options, takes place aboard the 16-person Zodiac raft. Being aboard a much smaller vessel means you can practically touch the water. When the whales breach, they are often so much closer to you than if you were aboard a larger vessel. There’s no better or closer way to experience the humpbacks while maintaining the legal distance of 100 feet (30m) from these gentle mammals to ensure their wellbeing. These tours run Mon, Tue and Thur-Sat each week during the whale watching season. From $114 per person.
Historical Hawaii Afternoon Tour from Hilo
For those staying on the east coast of the Big Island, there’s a cruise option departing from Hilo that will give guests the opportunity to spot both turtles and humpback whales (during the Nov-Apr viewing season). This boat tour also explores the remarkable waterfalls and cliffs of the Hamakua coastline. Listen to your captain’s narration about the regional culture and history while keeping an eye out for turtles and whales. This tour runs throughout the year, focusing more on the natural scenery and history outside of whale watching season. From $154 per person.


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Las Vegas Market will return to the World Market Center Campus from August 2 to 6 with a bevy of new exhibitors—about 35 percent first-timers, to be exact—and debuting features. The fair’s pavilions will cover four categories: Gift, Home, Design and Handmade, and will also premiere an arena called Discoveries: The Antique Vintage Marketplace, which will spotlight antiques, furnishings, vintage pieces and other objects.
The Las Vegas Market is returning to World Market Center in August.
Some of the new home companies exhibiting this year include Eangee, Forsyth, Modelli Creations, Pendulux, Royola Pacific Designs, Wallpaper Direct and Widafouta Design District, while recently added design firms include Alexandra Ferguson, American Design Club, Buddha Board, Inspired Ambiance, Modernplum, Valerie Atkisson and Yamazaki USA. Discoveries' exhibitors include importer Silk Route, anchors Go Home, Blue Ocean Traders and Classic Home, and 50-plus other dealers and exhibitors.
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HYBRID - Romance Book Club: Historical Romances *For Adults
Thursday, May 4, 2023
We love our Romance Book Club! Join us in reading a new romance genre each month. This month we will be enjoying Historical Romances.
Please join us for Romance Book Club! Each month we will pick a different romance genre to focus on- pick a book that falls into that category and join us!
This month please pick any book that falls into the category of a Historical Romance. Choose any historical period you like - perhaps you enjoy romance stories of plundering Vikings, Medieval knights on horseback, the proper (or maybe not so proper) ladies of Victorian England or heroic Civil War soldiers- any romance with a historical setting works. Whatever you pick, come ready to discuss, share and add some titles to your TBR pile!
We'll have a variety of books you can choose from at the library or you can browse our online catalog.
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.. oh the 90's.i fantasized about being in a music video everyday... stressed out about it really... i could never decide what kind of music video i wanted to be. THIS was a great one!!!!
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The movie version of Disney’s iconic Jungle Cruise ride is finally setting sail this July in both theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access as Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt travel deep into the Amazon to try and find a legendary tree with healing properties that could change the world.
Netflix’s adaptation of Sandman finds its cast, Kevin Hart joins the Borderlands movie, Tomb Raider and King Kong are getting Netflix anime shows, Robert Rodriguez is rebooting Spy Kids, Cloverfield is getting a direct sequel, and more in this week’s News Shotgun.
Everything Actioncast Ep 475 “Black Widow, Coronavirus, Universal Monsters, Spenser Confidential and More”
This week on the podcast, Zach, Chris, and Joe talk about Taskmaster and the final Black Widow trailer, a ton of cancelations and postponements due to Coronavirus, new Universal Monster projects, the latest from Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg, the new seasons of Castlevania and Altered Carbon and more.
Based on the classic Disney ride, Emily Blunt and The Rock head into the Amazon searching for the mystical Tree of Life, which is said to cure any illness, in this summer’s big Disney blockbuster, Jungle Cruise.
This week on the podcast, Zach and Chris talk about High Frame Rate and Gemini Man, Aladdin 2019, Jungle Cruise, Robert Forster, Bone coming to Netflix, Venom 2 turning into Maximum Carnage and more.
Explorer and adventurer Emily Blunt hires con artist boat skipper Frank, played by Dwayne Johnson, to take her upriver into the Amazon in search of the legendary Tree of Life in next summer’s rip-roaring action/adventure Jungle Cruise, based on the iconic Disney ride.
WB is rebooting a number of classic cartoons into live action/animated hybrids like Tom & Jerry and Scooby Doo, Lex Luthor is coming to Supergirl, Grimm may get a spin-off series, Jungle Cruise is pushed back to Summer 2020, Luke Cage gets canceled and more in this week’s News Shotgun.
Jungle Cruise gets it’s villains that will face off against The Rock and Emily Blunt, The Goldbergs spin-off is retooled and picked up for a full season, Ash vs Evil Dead has been cancelled, the MASK movie gets a director, Xander Cage will be back for a fourth movie and much more in this week’s News Shotgun.


Law enforcement and race in Europe
The Council of Europe's Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has issued recommendations to governments in Europe, to improve the way that police forces respond to the sensitive issue of race and law enforcement. ECRI proposes more police officers from minority groups, better training so that police are made aware of the human rights dimension of their work, and independent bodies who can impartially investigate complaints. These measures, says ECRI, will increase public trust in the police.
Domenica Ghidei Biddu is a Vice Chair of ECRI and Deputy Human Rights Commissioner of the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, based in Utrecht, Netherlands.


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Once again, it is time for a new release, and as usual, we have managed to get it out on time like clockwork, keeping our streak of well over a year going. Things continue to go relatively well; the Patreon remains steady, sales are slightly up on Steam thanks to the new version release, and all of the staff are doing okay.
Moving on to the release, we got quite a lot done this month. First up, we added the next event in the Alexia x Andras NTR path that some folks have been waiting for. We also have a few new sex scenes for Rowan, along with more for Alexia. Hooky has been working on rewriting older content, focusing primarily on the Fae, but also reworking some of the initial Greyhide events for his upcoming plotline. Speaking of NPC arcs, Rein finished his final event for Cliohna’s, the dominant Rowan conclusion, and we also added a few more events from other pools to round the release out.
Again, we have also been working on improving the gameplay experience on the whole. Our programmer Dragoon has reworked the workshop system on the backend for the upcoming mechanics improvements, and done the first tranche of revisions to the journal. We’ve also made a couple of improvements to the castle UIs, added scene names to events to help with bug reporting, and added the option to choose which hex you land on when leaving Rastedel.
This month we have sixteen new CGs, with fifty-five variants, two new animations, and one new sprite:
- Rowan x Alexia 1 & 2
- Rowan x Delane 1, 2 & 3
- Rowan x Tarish
- Whitescar x Draith 1, 2, & 3
- Jezera x Alexia 1 & 2
- Alexia x Mikael 1 & 2
- Alexia x Drider
- Rowan & Alexia on the Battlements Story CG
- The Harvest Festival Story CG
- Rowan x Alexia Animation
- Rowan x Delane Animation
- Alexia Slut Outfit Sprite
As mentioned earlier, we have a large new Alexia corruption scene, this time for the Andras path, as long as a new scene with Rowan where the pair are harassed by horny succubi. She also has two new job events for the maid job, both including sex scenes. On the castle NPC front, we have the aforementioned Cliohna event, and Hooky has completely reworked the first two Greyhide events (introduction and “Drinking Buddies”) as well as written a new repeatable sex scene for Rowan and Greyhide that can be triggered from the forge. He has also written three new Fae events to serve as an introduction to Fae plotline (and replace the map events people were having trouble finding), as well as completely rewritten the scene where the Fae arrive at the castle.
We also have two other ruler events, one which includes a new sex scene involving Rowan and Jezera, as well as a new map event for the mine resource, which also includes a Rowan sex scene. Lastly, we’ve done small rewrites to the scene where Jezera takes Rowan to form a potential alliance, and the scene where Rowan has sex with Tarish at the end of the Orciad, to improve them.
This month, we have seven new sex scenes:
- Rowan x Alexia (Voyeurism, Light Maledom)
- Rowan x Greyhide (Gay, Oral)
- Rowan & Jezera x Maids (Group Sex, Yuri)
- Rowan x Valrys (Light Femdom)
- Andras x Alexia (NTR, Orgasm Denial)
- Jezera x Alexia (BDSM)
- Alexia x Mary (Yuri)
That’s it for today’s update! Version 0.2.60 of Seeds of Chaos is downloadable for Patrons pledging $5 and up.

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- State lawmakers questioned de Blasio administration officials about the crisis on Rikers Island on Friday after many of them toured the facility and witnessed the deteriorating conditions.
In light of all of the progress being touted, CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas spoke on the phone to 39-year-old Melvin Collins, who has been on Rikers Island for three years, awaiting trial on felony burglary charges.
"Tell me about the violence," Cline-Thomas said.
"The officers' lives are in jeopardy, it's true. And the inmates' lives are in jeopardy, too," he said. "You have so many violent people coming in the jail because of what they're getting picked up for off of the streets ... In order to protect yourself, people have weapons."
The desperation could be heard in his voice.
Collins is on suicide watch.
"I'm not a violent person. I've gotten jumped. I've gotten sexually assaulted. I've gotten stabbed in my face to the point where I have 13 stitches in my face," he said.
Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration outlined progress being made in front of the state Assembly's correction committee while calling on the courts to take up more cases.
"Rikers Island is not a prison but is being asked to function as one," First Deputy Mayor Dean Duleihan said.
Inside Rikers Island: CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas Details Tour Of Troubled Jail Complex --
Between the transfer of inmates to state facilities and the release of non-violent parolees, 400 detainees have left the city jail in the last two weeks. Add to that, addressing overcrowding, upgrading facilities and increasing access to programming.
Still, every day, thousands of correction officers are not coming to work, a shortage that commissioner said is contributing to an alarming rise in suicides.
"I would say it's a mix of our inability to be staffed the way we should be and some natural cause deaths," Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi said.
Advocates held a rally and blocked traffic to send a message to district attorneys and judges to stop sending people to Rikers Island while knowing the dangerous conditions.
"We are asking that elected officials step up to the plate and do the right thing," a woman named Crystal, with Freedom Agenda, said. "That they open their eyes, take an honest look at what's going on -- the damage being done to our loved ones -- and act immediately. We will not stop until justice is served."
"This hurts so bad to know that young people are dying in our system. We need to be getting help," another speaker said.
That would double the number of those being let out under the newly signed Less is More law.
"We have to factor in both what we're trying to achieve in Rikers and what we're trying to achieve in communities. It is not the same situation as this summer," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
"We are not satisfied with what the response has been," said Sergio de la Pava, with New York Defender Services. "When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. What we see is we keep sending people to that island every day."
Amid the recent revelations, a federal judge will monitor the conditions more closely.
Meanwhile, behind the walls, Melvins Collins called his aunt. Both are unsure what will happen day to day.
"I'm trying out here," Collins' aunt said.
"I know you are and I'm trying to get home to you in one piece alive. I'm trying to get home in one piece alive. I'm so scared for my life," Collins said.
Scared for his life -- that's a sentiment that's been relayed to CBS2 numerous times.
Violence still remains the central area of concern.
The Bronx District attorney's office that oversees Rikers still has more than 300 open cases for violent incidents this year alone.
The state committee convened for more than six hours after hearing testimony from various stakeholders. No new policies were proposed.
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- What does youth mean in age?
- What is the power of youth?
- What are the age groups?
- Are you still a teenager at 20?
- What age is considered youth in America?
- Are you old at 30?
- Is 25 the end of youth?
- What is the age 30 crisis?
- Why is youth the best time of life?
- What age is the prime of youth?
- How old is a youth?
- What age is considered the end of youth?
- Is 30 the end of youth?
- What is age 21 called?
What does youth mean in age?
The United Nations, for statistical.
purposes, defines ‘youth’, as those.
persons between the ages of 15 and 24.
years, without prejudice to other.
definitions by Member States..
What is the power of youth?
“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people.” – Kailash Satyarthi.
What are the age groups?
Age Categories, Life Cycle GroupingsChildren (00-14 years) 00-04 years. 110. 00-04 years. 05-09 years. 120. 05-09 years. … Youth (15-24 years) 15-19 years. 211. 15-17 years. 212. 18-19 years. 20-24 years. … Adults (25-64 years) 25-29 years. 310. 25-29 years. 30-34 years. 320. 30-34 years. … Seniors (65 years and over) 65-69 years. 410. 65-69 years. 70-74 years. 420. 70-74 years.
Are you still a teenager at 20?
The word “teenager” is often associated with adolescence. Most neurologists consider the brain still developing into the persons early, or mid-20s. A person begins their teenage life when they turn 13 years old, and ends when they become 20 years old.
What age is considered youth in America?
The draft youth policy framework Pathways for Youth from 2013 defines youth as those under 25 years old in three stages: early adolescence (under 14), middle adolescence (15-17), late adolescence and early adulthood (18-24).
Are you old at 30?
In general, 30 is not an old age. Old age technically doesn’t start until 60, so 30 is only half way there. 30 is young but not a young adult young adult is up to 24,to someone 10 and under 30 is old to someone 50 and over 30 is young this friend must be a lot younger than you if he thinks your old at 30.
Is 25 the end of youth?
So it is best to consider that (the first stage of) youth ends with around age 30. Now maturity at a young age usually comes at 23 and not at 18 or 21. … You could be 25 and be called as “old man” by 15 year olds and at the same time 45–70 year olds may call you a “kid”, a young man or a youth or even a baby.
What is the age 30 crisis?
Yesterday, LinkedIn published research that indicates that 75 percent of 25-to-33-year-olds have experienced a quarter-life crisis, defined as “a period of insecurity and doubt that many people in their mid-20s to early 30s go through surrounding their career, relationships, and finances.”
Why is youth the best time of life?
The period of youth is the best period in a person’s life. What you can do in this period you cannot do either before or after it. In our youth, we have great strength and energy. That is why most people at that age don’t really think they face very difficult problems.
What age is the prime of youth?
Throughout the 25-31 and 32-39 age-ranges, the highest proportion say they are in their prime in terms of their overall level of wellbeing (58% and 57% respectively). The 25-31 group are comparatively better off, however, as fewer (13%) say they are past their prime than do 32-39 year-olds (23%).
How old is a youth?
For statistical purposes, however, the United Nations—without prejudice to any other definitions made by Member States—defines ‘youth’ as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years.
What age is considered the end of youth?
The general consensus is that youth lasts up to, and including, the age of 29. Once a person has reached the age of 30, the majority of Brits no longer consider them to be young.
Is 30 the end of youth?
For many people, turning 30 years old is a significant milestone. To some, it marks the end of youth, while others see it as the beginning of mature adulthood.
What is age 21 called?
A young adult is generally a person ranging in age from their late teens or early twenties to their thirties, although definitions and opinions, such as Erik Erikson’s stages of human development, vary. The young adult stage in human development precedes middle adulthood.


Preparing for the next big public health threat could be more effective by focusing on communities that are lacking in social determinants of health like food access, stable housing and employment opportunities. That’s a key lesson learned in an analysis of New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities and their experience during COVID-19.
The New Jersey Vulnerable Communities Database, developed in 2019 by the New Jersey Hospital Association, shows that many of the zip codes hit hardest by COVID were the very same as those identified before the pandemic by NJHA’s vulnerable communities algorithm. All told, seven of the original 10 most vulnerable zip codes experienced the highest per capita rate of COVID-19 cases in the pandemic. Those zip codes are in Camden (with four of the most highly impacted zip codes), Trenton, Newark and Paterson.
The database, developed by NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation, contains data on 20 health indicators including chronic conditions, lack of prenatal care and premature death, along with social measures such as food access, high school graduation rates and employment status. The scorecard aggregates the findings and then indexes the results across New Jersey’s 537 zip codes. The publicly available database, available at www.njha.com/vulnerable-communities , allows users to select a zip code and see its relative performance on each of the 20 measures compared with the state minimum and maximum.
A new report from NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation provides additional insight into the 2021 update.
When first introduced in 2019, the database utilized 2018 data. The 2021 update is based on 2019 data and shows the same zip codes remained in the top 10 most vulnerable, although some shifted in their rankings within the top 10. In the 2021 update, zip code 08104 in Camden ranked as the most vulnerable in the state, followed by: 08103 Camden, 08608 Trenton, 08102 Camden, 07102 Newark, 08401 Atlantic City, 07505 Paterson, 08105 Camden and 07114 Newark.
“If you overlay a map of the most vulnerable zip codes identified by this data, they are very much aligned with the areas that suffered the highest toll of illness during COVID,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “This data reinforces a critical lesson: When it comes to population health, the health of the entire state is inextricably linked to the health of our most vulnerable.
“That’s a critical reminder for public health, policymakers and the provider community,” Bennett continued, “but there’s also a message for each of us on a personal and local level. Everyone can help us emerge from this pandemic stronger by volunteering their time, donating to a food pantry, contributing to a coat drive or supporting any number of worthy causes that help build up communities.”
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The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries intend to reduce energy dependence on Russia, as stated in a joint statement of the association.
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Canada, France, Japan and the United States are going to significantly intensify their efforts to achieve energy independence from the Russian Federation.
The heads of the diplomatic departments of the G7 made the relevant statement after a three-day meeting in northern Germany.
“We will intensify our efforts to reduce and end dependence on Russian energy supplies – and as quickly as possible, building on G7 commitments to phase out or ban imports of Russian coal and oil. We will accelerate the transition to alternative energy sources and improve energy efficiency in the context of an accelerated reduction of our dependence on Russian energy carriers in accordance with our climate goals and energy security requirements,” the G7 foreign ministers stressed.
In addition, diplomats are lobbying to increase the amount of investment in projects for the use of liquefied natural gas, as well as alternative energy sources.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell admitted earlier that EU ambassadors could not agree on the terms of the sixth package of anti-Russian sanctions.


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Michigan High School Basketball - Hastings falls to DeWittJanuary 21, 2014: DeWitt, MI 48820
In Tuesday's non-league match, the host DeWitt Panthers basketball team scored a good 45-35 triumph over the Hastings Saxons.
In their next game, the Panthers meet the Williamston Hornets (Williamston, MI) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 28. DeWitt will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record.
With the defeat, Hastings moves to 2-6 on the year. The Saxons host South Christian (Grand Rapids, MI) to meet the Sailors in a Ottawa-Kent - Gold match on Tuesday, January 28. The Sailors enter the match with a record of 7-1.


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The design of the passlock?"¢ system is to prevent the vehicle operation if the proper ignition key is not used in order to start the vehicle. The mechanical key, in normal operation, will turn the ignition lock cylinder. The passlock?"¢ sensor monitoring the position of the lock cylinder will relay the passlock?"¢ data to the body control module (BCM). The BCM will determine the validity of the passlock?"¢ data. The BCM will send a password to the vehicle/powertrain control module (VCM/PCM). When the VCM/PCM receives the correct password the VCM/PCM allows the fuel injectors to operate normally. The passlock?"¢ system requires the VCM/PCM and the BCM to communicate the various functions in order to operate. These functions transmit over the class 2 serial data line CKT 1807. For an explanation of the class 2 serial data operation refer to Data Link Communications Circuit Description in Data Link Communications
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Here is an NFSP training coming up in Colorado we wanted to share with you. The purpose is to certify the holder to instruct students/the public using the “Cast A Fly, Catch A Student” curriculum of the National Fishing in Schools Program.
Here’s what’s on the immediate horizon for Personal Training:
June 13, 2017…Carbondale, Colorado, hosted by Roaring Fork Conservancy
- Information: Roaring Fork Events
- Please contact your host, Roaring Fork Conservancy, Christina Medved: firstname.lastname@example.org; 970-927-1290
If you wish, Save – time, travel and DIY – If you would like to receive your training & certification online:
- If you need some equipment, e.g., fly rod & CasTargets, see our NFSP CAST Online Training Course & Equipment Kit
- If you don’t need any equipment, just take the online course (also ideal for current Level 1 Teachers wanting to “brush up”): see Online Course
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I'd seen Trixie A. Balm's tag on CREEM mag articles before I ever landed in these parts. I assumed she was a sagely older hepster a la Lillian Roxon or Gloria Stavers, so it was a bit of a shocker when a sweet young girl turned up at CBGB's to interview the Cramps back in the day. Trixie was, of course, the nom de plume of Lauren Agnelli. She was a tiny, enthusiastic gal who dined on sole slaw covered with Sweet & Lo, washed down with hot tea and lemon. These things, we remember. Like I said 20,000 words or so ago, Trixie turned up at my 9th Street abode right after the Great Blackouts, New York City's, and mine. She had a lad with her, Shawn Brighton, who was, absolutely, the first of the new crew mod pack. The pair had formed a band called Nervus Rex with bassist Lewis Eklund and they wanted me to pound the skins in their new combo. This was bizarre, thought I, to fall from the tree and get picked up by a ghost bird before sinking into the sump.
They wrote their own material for the most part, loved the British Invasion groups (especially the Zombies) and the Everly Brothers, played Rickenbackers, and wanted to get out and play.
Shawn's dad was Nicholas Krushenick, the "father of abstraction", a contemporary of Andy Warhol, creating fantastic, enormous colorful paintings that today hang in museums and private collections the world over. Nervus Rex (no "the") took to practicing at Shawn's family's loft in Soho, which was part artist's studio, part home, and now, part band practise joint. Both Shawn's mom and dad were amazing people. I'd never met grown ups like them, people who encouraged making a racket well into the night.
Shawn was a super talented guy, with a splendid voice and no qualms about sporting Beatle boots smack in the middle of punk-a-rama. He and Trixie sounded great together. Lewis had played bass for years but didn't hold his proficiency against me, although I sure did feel exactly as incompetant as I was. For the rest of the summer and into the fall of '77, practiced all the time, hung out together, and started gigging at Max's and CBGB's.
Just recently, I heard from Shawn, who is a fine artist in his own right. He's painting, writing music, and most importantly, writing about his life. He's an incredible person whose story must be told-- his childhood was spent watching, his father's struggles as an artist, living through the leanest of times and learning that only through conviction comes any sort of vindication. Shawn met everyone in the art world before he was out of grammar school; his memories are filled with detail and emotion, truly a unique and telling view of the art world through the eyes of child growing into a man.
Cool photo of Shawn, 1975 "Just before I had all those mangy locks cut off!"
More on the formative months of Nervus Rex to come. Shawn passed along some cassette tapes of the first few shows, and I know I have a small stash of clippings in that Pandorific old Seventies Box!
Set lists and old masking tape
Oh, dig this off Youtube this week, sound added. Here's Trixie and me and a bunch of gals in Lisa Baumgardner's GIRL PACK college shortie. Incidentally, the striking T-straps were scored at a crazy sale at a shoe depository, er, warehouse, downtown. A small space ad in the Village Voice announcing a clearance sale in an old warehouse resulted in a near riot when women and girls descended on lower Manhattan from all five boroughs, desperate for old shoes. Wish I'd have had a movie camera-- dames were waging tug-o-wars and bopping each other over the noggins as box lids flew back to reveal every shoe lover's wildest dreams. Another obsession for another day. Here's the flick...


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CAIRO, 9 March 2022: The political and security partnership between Egypt and the United States has been a hallmark of the strategic landscape in the Middle East since the restoration of the relations between two countries in March 1974.
Although the relations between the two countries have witnessed some periods of tensions during the past five decades, however, they have always - and quickly - returned to their usual level.
The policy that Egypt has made a governing principle of its relationship with the United States since day one has been based on achieving regional stability through settling conflicts, ensuring security, respecting the sovereignty and independence of states, and curbing extremism.
These tenets of the Egyptian policy comprise the foundations of the "strategic understanding" that was reached between Egypt and the United States in the second half of the seventies of the last century.
The relations between Egypt and the United States flourished during the periods when the foundations of this understanding were adhered to. However, relations between the two countries witnessed periods of tensions when the United States attempted at times to drop this understanding and replace it with other goals that were not either tried or tested in the reality of the region and were not part of the understandings reached in the initial stage of establishing relations between them.
Egypt persisted in resisting every time the United States deviated from agreed upon understandings until the correctness of the Egyptian position became apparent, thus allowing the two countries to return to cooperation on the basis of the shared agreements.
Most of the ten US presidents who have succeeded to the White House since the relations between the two countries were restored in the mid-1970s have shown both keenness on preserving relations with Egypt as well as an understanding of the foundations on which they were based.
However, some US presidents tried to insert incoherent policies into the relationship between the two countries that were both inconsistent with its foundations and also incompatible with the regional context that governs it.
There were two types of these incoherent policies that some US administrations came up with in the fifty years since relations between the two countries were restored.
First, these administrations viewed relations with Egypt, and the Middle East region in general, from the perspective of global politics and the relations of major powers, ignoring the specificities of the region.
Second, some administrations ignored the nature of the social structure, historical experience, and the distinctive cultural features of the Middle East, and tried to impose on the region institutions and values derived from different civilizational and cultural experiences.
These policies strained Egyptian-American relations in certain periods. However, these periods of tensions were quickly overcome as the complex realities of the Middle East revealed the emaciated and unrealistic nature of these policies.
The foundations of Egyptian-American relations in their current form were laid down through the understandings that were reached between Presidents Anwar Sadat and Jimmy Carter in the late 1970s.
President Carter sincerely tried to reach a settlement for the Arab-Israeli conflict in its various dimensions, while Cairo supported Washington's efforts to reduce instability in the Middle East and Africa, especially after the communist coup in Afghanistan, Khomeini's Islamic revolution in Iran, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
The Middle East was extremely turbulent during the last third of the 1970s.
Therefore, restoring stability and strengthening the security of moderate governments against extremist pressures in the region became the foundations of the emerging partnership between Egypt and the United States during those years.
The irony is that Presidents Sadat and Carter, who laid the foundations for Egyptian-American relations, did not have the opportunity to manage these relations beyond the founding stage since Carter lost the US presidential elections in 1980, while Sadat was assassinated in October of the following year.
It fell on Presidents Ronald Reagan and Hosni Mubarak to complete what their predecessors had started but could not finish.
President Reagan was extremely enthusiastic about confronting the Soviet Union, which had greatly expanded its influence in the previous years. Reagan saw that the Soviet Union took advantage of the policy of appeasement and détente adopted by previous American presidents to expand at the expense of the United States.
As a result, President Reagan restored the atmosphere of the Cold War, and pressured Washington's partners to line up behind the American leadership in this global confrontation.
However, the Egyptian leadership saw that some of the demands made on Egypt by the Reagan administration went beyond the "understandings" that were reached during the founding stage of the relations between the two countries under Presidents Carter and Sadat.
What worried Egypt the most at this stage was the Reagan administration's lack of interest in continuing the Arab-Israeli peace process, and the United States' demand to obtain military bases on Egyptian soil, which Egypt considered a threat to its sovereignty, and a dangerous and unnecessary embroilment in the conflicts between the great powers.
Whereas Egypt resisted the pressures of the Reagan administration, Israel, on the other hand, took advantage of the opportunity and presented itself to the United States as a strategic asset and as an advanced base in the confrontation against the Soviet Union.
Tel Aviv and Washington signed an agreement for strategic cooperation, giving Israel access to highly advanced American military equipment and technology thus upsetting the relative balance that existed in the region until then.
The strategic value of the Egyptian-American cooperation became very clear for the United States in the early 1990s. In August of 1990, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded and annexed the State of Kuwait.
Immediately afterwards, the United States embarked on building a broad coalition to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. The participation of major Arab states in this coalition was necessary to the United States to undermine Saddam Hussein's claims that the Arab nation, and not Saddam Hussein, was the target of the US military action.
Saddam Hussein had used all kinds of arguments derived from the doctrine of Arabis and opposition to Israel and colonialism to legitimize the occupation of a brotherly Arab country, and to delegitimize the efforts to confront it.
Despite the obviousness of the extreme opportunism of Saddam Hussein's arguments and policies, the Arab world - peoples and governments - was divided against itself on the issue.
However, Egypt's participation in the international coalition, given both its political and cultural weight as well as its a great record on Arab nationalism and anti-colonialism, proved decisive in tipping the political and moral balance in favor of the international coalition thus allowing it to defeat the Iraqi aggression.
Egypt's key role in defeating the Iraqi aggression against Kuwait provided strong evidence of its importance in maintaining the stability of the region, ensuring the security of its countries, and confronting extremism and destructive adventures.
A large part of Egypt's foreign debt was canceled after the country joined the international coalition. More importantly, Egypt's participation in this coalition came as part of a broader understanding with the administration of President George H.W. Bush whereby the United States committed itself to launching an Arab-Israeli peace process following the completion of the liberation of Kuwait.
Indeed, the United States honoured this commitment by convening the Madrid Peace Conference in late 1991 thus starting a political process that resulted in the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993 followed by the establishment of a Palestinian national authority for the first time on the land of Palestine.
This was followed by the signing of a peace treaty between Israel and Jordan in 1994 and the acceleration of regional cooperation efforts in various fields, as the Middle East seemed to be on the cusp of a new era of peace and prosperity.
All this too place in the 1990s, and, therefore, the decade could be considered the golden decade for Egyptian-American relations and also for the American role in the Middle East.
The most important feature that distinguished this decade was that American policy in the Middle East during these years was not the subject of an ideological dispute between the two major parties in the United States as the work that was begun by Republican President George H.W. Bush was completed by his Democratic successor Bill Clinton.
Another important feature that distinguished American policy in the golden decade of the 1990s was the United States’ focus on promoting regional stability, resolving conflicts, and curtailing extremism.
However, all this changed after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. The administration of President George Bush Jr. rushed to change regimes in the region - by force, as was the case in invading Afghanistan and Iraq, and also, as was the case in other countries, through propaganda campaigns, supporting political opposition, interfering in the affairs of states and violating their sovereignty, under the pretext of promoting democracy.
In these ways, the United States turned from a stabilizing force to a major cause of instability in the Middle East.
The problem with the American policies was not necessarily in promoting the system of democracy in of itself, but with the Americans' disregard for the specific culture and history of the Middle East; and their failure to grasp the impossibility of imposing a political, cultural and moral system on a society simply because this system has succeeded in another place since societies do not function similarly in simplistic mechanical ways.
Notwithstanding the damages suffered by the countries in the Middle East that the United States militarily occupied, Egypt suffered the greatest deal of damages as a result of the new American policy in the region as the United States almost completely violated the foundations of the strategic understanding that has governed the relations between Cairo and Washington since the seventies.
The Bush administration focused its pressure on various states in the region on Egypt, given its central position in the Middle East, and planned to induce a major change in the country as a prelude to inducing successive changes in other Arab countries.
All this is behind us now. The sight of the United States rushing to withdraw from Afghanistan and Iraq is ample evidence of the failure of the policy pursued by the Americans in the Middle East over the past two decades, and is also new evidence of the far-sightedness of the Egyptian policy.
Indeed, the failure of American policy in the region has provided an opportunity for the return to the sound foundations of Egyptian-American relations that were established fifty years ago.
This was evident in the relationship of cooperation that characterized the Egyptian-American relations during the rule of former Republican President Donald Trump, and also in the developing relations of cooperation between the two countries under the rule of the Democrat President Joe Biden.
It is abundantly clear that all Americans, who are ideologically divided and are almost at odds over every other issue, agree on the importance of the relationship with Egypt, and on the parameters of American policy toward this central country in the Arab world and the Middle East.
Written by: Gamal Abdel-Gawad
Advisor to Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies

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Digital X-rays are advanced imaging techniques used in dentistry that utilize electronic sensors to capture images of the teeth, gums and other oral structures. These X-rays are a modern alternative to traditional film-based X-rays and offer several advantages, such as faster image processing and reduced radiation exposure.
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Digital X-rays are used by our dentist to diagnose and monitor various oral health conditions. They provide detailed images of the teeth, roots and supporting bone structure, helping us identify dental issues such as:
- Decay in between teeth
- Developmental abnormalities
- Improper tooth root positioning
- Cysts and abscesses
- Fractures in existing fillings
- Infection in the tooth nerves
- Bone loss
These X-rays play a crucial role in treatment planning and ensuring comprehensive dental care. Our dentist may use your X-rays to plan oral surgery procedures, root canal treatment, dental implant placement and other treatments to meet your needs and improve your oral health.
Are digital X-rays safe?
Yes! Digital X-rays are considered extremely safe. Compared to traditional X-rays, digital X-ray systems emit significantly lower levels of radiation, reducing the patient’s exposure. In fact, modern digital X-rays produce less radiation than what you are exposed to by the sun in your day-to-day life. Additionally, the technology allows for precise targeting, minimizing the need for retakes and further reducing radiation exposure. Our dentist and team also take additional precautions, such as inspecting our X-ray machines regularly to ensure they work properly and providing lead aprons as needed, to ensure patient safety when taking X-rays.
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Contact us today to make an appointment at Robert Baker Dentistry and find out more about how digital X-rays can benefit your oral health and smile!


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One to One Business Interiors provides office furniture and fit out services as well as handling all aspects of commercial design for businesses of all sizes, whether you’re based in Kent or London.
We work directly with clients, architects and contractors whilst undertaking projects of various sizes, from a simple small office redesign, to the complete refurbishment or re-fit out of a major office development.
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Homophobia is a significant barrier to HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and a critical public health issue. Homophobia and heterosexism interfere with appropriate health care access and services for LGBT individuals, feed support for counterproductive abstinence-until-marriage programming, fuel antigay social policies and other violence, and otherwise marginalize gay people of all ages. Studies consistently demonstrate that homophobia contributes to the spread of HIV and that internalized homophobia increases HIV risk. The Resource Bank provides access to information on issues related to homophobia and HIV, including discrimination, stigma, sexuality education, and access to care.
HIV/STD Risks in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Do Not Disclose Their Sexual Orientation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This study demonstrates how homophobia creates a significant health hazard and directly undermines important public health initiatives. One impact of homophobia is that many men who have sex with men, particularly young and minority men, do not disclose their sexual orientation in order to avoid social isolation, discrimination, abuse, and violence. These young gay and bisexual men may be at higher risk for HIV infection as a consequence of low self-esteem, depression, and lack of peer support and related services available to those who are more open about their sexual orientation and identity. The data summarized in this report found, among other things, that non-disclosing MSM are less likely than their disclosing counterparts to access HIV testing services and related health care. Click here to download.
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The Proposed HHS Rule for Health Care Providers: When "Conscience" is Code for Intolerance
by Alison Mehlman
CHLP Director of Planning and Policy Research
The introductory language accompanying the proposed rule explicitly states that the regulation "does not limit patient access to health care." But how can it not? More

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Rose Paradise, the youngest performer to date in the IJ’s Lobby Lounge video concert series, has just released her first full-length album, “Bloom,” an apt title for a blossoming young talent.
Rose was just 11 when she sang a couple of her original songs for her Lobby Lounge show two years ago, accompanying herself on piano. Now 13, she shows with this auspicious collection of coming-of-age songs just how much she’s grown as a singer and songwriter since her debut EP, “Pacific Blue,” in 2014.
Blessed with a distinctive voice, she owns a resonant alto that stands out from the crowds of melisma-manic female pop stars. All you have to do is hear her sing a few notes and there is no doubt you’re listening to Rose Paradise, an advantage that can serve her well in the competitive world of popular music.
It’s a little unusual for a girl barely in her teens to pen an album of a dozen love songs, but Rose manages to convey the uncertainty, the questioning, the frustrations of young romance in songs like “Let Her Know,” with its advice to a youthful boyfriend: “If you love her/You can’t let it go/You’ve got to let her know.”
She expresses the same impatience with an inexperienced potential paramour in the song “Mixed Signals,” singing, “Can’t you give please give me a clue because, boy, I’m into you?”
Oddly enough, one of the strongest tunes on the album is “Old Love,” which goes to show that even teenage relationships can get stuck in a rut. “I’ve been trying to forget about you,” she sings, “but I’m stuck in our old love.”
The album is attractively packaged with photos of Rose at sunset on Stinson Beach, where she lives with her family. It was recorded in the Panoramic House studio in Stinson with Rose on piano and keyboards, Joe Boyle on guitar and bass, Michael Pinkham on drums and percussion and Joe Kyle on violin. Amber Pastor added background vocals on “Old Love.” Rose’s mother, Ruth Paradise, served as executive producer.
Rose includes one cover, “Wild Heart,” penned by Stevie Nicks, an obvious influence. But it’s superfluous. Rose’s songs are so compelling in their own charming, power-girl way that this sophomore record doesn’t really need a song by anyone else.


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Table of Contents
- Why Use a Minutes of the Meeting Template?
- The Format of a Minutes of the Meeting Template
- Key Elements to Include
- Benefits of Using a Minutes of the Meeting Template
- Tips for Creating Effective Minutes of the Meeting
- Review of Popular Minutes of the Meeting Templates
- Example of a Minutes of the Meeting Template
Minutes of the meeting are vital documents that capture the discussions, decisions, and action points from a meeting. They serve as a record of what was discussed and decided upon, as well as a guide for future reference. In this article, we will explore the importance of using a minutes of the meeting template, the key elements to include in a template, the benefits of using one, and provide some tips for creating effective minutes of the meeting. We will also review some popular templates and provide an example for your reference.
Why Use a Minutes of the Meeting Template?
Using a minutes of the meeting template can save you time and effort when documenting meeting proceedings. It provides a structured framework that ensures consistency and completeness in capturing important information. Templates also serve as a guide for the person responsible for taking minutes, making it easier for them to stay organized and focused during the meeting. Additionally, templates can be customized to suit the specific needs of your organization or team.
The Format of a Minutes of the Meeting Template
A typical minutes of the meeting template consists of the following sections:
- Meeting details: Date, time, location, and attendees
- Agenda: List of topics to be discussed
- Discussion and decisions: Detailed notes on each topic, including any decisions made
- Action points: List of tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines resulting from the meeting
- Next meeting: Proposed date, time, and agenda for the next meeting
- Attachments: Any supporting documents or presentations
- Signature and date: Confirmation of the accuracy of the minutes
Key Elements to Include
When using a minutes of the meeting template, it is important to include the following key elements:
- Date, time, and location of the meeting
- List of attendees, including their positions or roles
- Agenda items with corresponding discussion notes
- Decisions made for each agenda item
- Action points assigned to individuals or teams
- Deadlines for completing action points
Benefits of Using a Minutes of the Meeting Template
Using a minutes of the meeting template offers several benefits:
- Efficiency: Templates provide a structured format that streamlines the process of documenting meeting minutes.
- Consistency: Templates ensure that all necessary information is included in a consistent manner.
- Clarity: Well-organized templates make it easier for readers to understand the discussions and decisions made during the meeting.
- Reference: Templates serve as a reference for future meetings and can help track progress on action points.
Tips for Creating Effective Minutes of the Meeting
To create effective minutes of the meeting, consider the following tips:
- Prepare in advance: Familiarize yourself with the agenda and topics to ensure accurate note-taking.
- Be concise: Focus on capturing key points and decisions rather than transcribing every word.
- Use clear language: Write in a clear and concise manner, avoiding jargon or technical terms.
- Review and proofread: Double-check your minutes for accuracy and clarity before distributing them.
- Share promptly: Distribute the minutes to attendees and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Review of Popular Minutes of the Meeting Templates
There are several minutes of the meeting templates available online, each with its own unique features and design. Here are some popular ones:
- Template 1: This template offers a simple and clean layout, making it easy to read and navigate.
- Template 2: This template includes sections for recording the meeting purpose, attendees, and action points.
- Template 3: This template provides a more detailed format, allowing for comprehensive note-taking and categorization.
Example of a Minutes of the Meeting Template
Here is an example of a minutes of the meeting template:
- Date: [Date of the meeting]
- Time: [Start time – End time]
- Location: [Meeting venue]
- Attendees: [List of attendees]
- [Agenda item 1]
- [Agenda item 2]
- [Agenda item 3]
- Discussion and Decisions:
- [Discussion and decision for agenda item 1]
- [Discussion and decision for agenda item 2]
- [Discussion and decision for agenda item 3]
- Action Points:
- [Action point 1]
- [Action point 2]
- [Action point 3]
- Next Meeting: [Proposed date, time, and agenda for the next meeting]
- Attachments: [List any attachments or supporting documents]
- Signature and Date: [Name and date]
Using a minutes of the meeting template can greatly simplify the process of documenting meeting discussions, decisions, and action points. Templates provide a structured format that ensures consistency and completeness, saving time and effort for both the person taking minutes and the readers. By including key elements and following some best practices, you can create effective minutes that serve as valuable references for future meetings. Consider exploring different templates to find one that suits your specific needs. Happy documenting!


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La Grande is located off of I-84 in Northeastern Oregon about 50 miles SE of Pendleton. To access the region near the college, take Exit 259; proceed on US Highway 30 into La Grande. Turn right at the second set of lights – onto Fourth Street. Continue on Fourth Street until you reach the “K” Avenue. Driving the neighborhoods both north and south of “K” Avenue should bring good winter birding. Some of the preferred locations within the city limits include the ponds at the Fairgrounds (take 2nd Street north under I-84 45.345304, -118.105950 ), Pioneer and Gangloff Parks (take Hwy 30 north to the edge of town (45.334962, -118.104554 ), and Riverside Park (go east on 82 under the railroad overpass and take the first left which is Monroe Street. Then turn right on Spruce and follow it north for about 1.25 miles. Pass over the freeway and look for the park on your right. (45.342860,-118.084828 ). No Trip to La Grande will be complete without a stop in to local wild bird store called The Bobolink. Located at 1707 5th Street in downtown La Grande, this is the place to stop in and get current bird news. Owner/Operator and local bird expert Trent Bray will happily give advise and handle all your birding supply needs. Here’s a recent testimonial from the Bobolink Facebook page, “Wonderful store with a variety of helpful books, supplies, etc. for birders; also a huge variety of disc golf equipment and supplies, beers, wines, coffees, etc. Definitely going to have to return and spend time browsing! Trent is so helpful and knowledgeable.”Directions
Habitat and Birds
Several of the best locations near La Grande are included elsewhere in this site guide. The town itself can be very productive for winter birds like Bohemian Waxwing and Common Redpoll (both are rare and don’t occur every year). The older neighborhoods near the high school and the college have plenty of ornamental fruit trees and birch that attract these and other birds. Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Blue Jay, Clay-colored Sparrow, Black-and-White Warbler, Great-tailed Grackle, Brambling, Tennessee Warbler, and most recently Pine Warbler have all occurred here.


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The natural history of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in the community remains unknown.
Dr Paul Angulo and colleagues determined survival and liver-related morbidity among community-based nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
The investigative team identified 420 patients diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Olmsted County, Minnesota, between 1980 and 2000.
|Liver disease occurred in 2% of subjects diagnosed in the community|
The patients were identified using the resources of the Rochester Epidemiology Project.
The investigators reviewed medical records to confirm diagnosis and determine outcomes up to 2003.
Overall survival was compared with the general Minnesota population of the same age and sex.
The investigators noted that the mean age at diagnosis was 49 years, and 49% of patients were male.
The team reported that the mean follow-up was 8 years, culminating in 3192 person-years follow-up.
Survival was lower than the expected survival for the general population, and 13% of patients died overall.
The investigative team found that higher mortality was associated with age, impaired fasting glucose, and cirrhosis.
Liver disease was the 3rd leading cause of death, as compared with the 13th leading cause of death in the general population, occurring in 2% of subjects.
The team noted that 5% of patients were diagnosed with cirrhosis, and 3 % developed liver-related complications.
The investigators observed that the liver-related complications included 1 requiring transplantation and 2 developing hepatocellular carcinoma.
Dr Angulo's team concluded, “Mortality among community-diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients is higher than the general population.”
“It is associated with older age, impaired fasting glucose, and cirrhosis.”
“Liver-related death is a leading cause of mortality, although the absolute risk is low.”

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Four musicians that play Beatles' songs live, from the 1960 to 1970 era. Samples in MP3 format. English and Italian translations.
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The company has reportedly implemented a program that allows a list of famous people not to be moderated like ordinary users. Up to 5.8 million people are said to have been affected.
A Facebook program would allow some celebrities not to obey the same content moderation rules as the rest of the users, according to a survey by the Wall Street Journal published September 13. Up to 5.8 million people would have been affected in 2020, according to the daily, which mentions in particular the presence in this list of members of the political elite, journalists, and other celebrities.
The “XCheck” program would not apply the same controls to messages posted on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of these people as for normal accounts, assures the business daily, citing internal company documents. Two categories of privileged users would have been put in place: those who are outright exempt from these rules, and those who can post messages contrary to the charter while waiting for a Facebook employee to review them.
the Wall Street Journal advances several cases: Facebook would have for example allowed in 2019 the footballer Neymar to post for his millions of subscribers naked photos of a woman who accused him of rape. Moderators were reportedly prevented from removing this content, which was subsequently viewed by 56 million users, before the athlete deleted it on his own. The group has also reportedly let certain accounts share claims deemed false by Facebook fact-checkers, such as that Hillary Clinton covered pedophile networks or that ex-President Donald Trump called all applicants “animals”. asylum.
However, social status alone would not allow everything to be published on the social network, judging by the suspension of Donald Trump’s account, while he was President of the United States …
Facebook says it’s not a two-tier system
Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Facebook, assured that there were not “two systems of justice” in terms of moderation; simply according to him, “certain pages or profiles are subjected to a second layer of verification to ensure” that moderation is applied in line with company rules, in order to “avoid errors”. “We know that the application of our rules is not perfect and there are trade-offs between speed and precision,” he added.
As we said in 2018: “’Cross-check’ simply means that some content from certain Pages or Profiles is given a second layer of review to make sure we’ve applied our policies correctly.” There aren’t two systems of justice; it’s an attempted safeguard against mistakes.
– Andy Stone (@andymstone) September 13, 2021
For the supervisory board of the company, the implementation of special measures on the moderation of content is embarrassing: according to its spokesperson, the organization “has repeatedly expressed its concern about the lack of transparency in the processes moderation of Facebook content, in particular with regard to the inconsistent management by the company of the most visible accounts ”.
In addition, a 2019 audit found that Facebook did not always keep track of who it placed under “XCheck” and for what reason, which poses “many legal, compliance and legitimacy risks for the company and damage to our community ”, according to the economic daily which revealed the affair.


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Introduction to the social networking website that allows you to pin items of interest to a virtual pinboard. Create a board and learn how to re-pin and create a pin! Intermediate computer skills are recommended.
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