What damage have I done?
After a fairly hard ride through the forest, I was going through a field and bike suddenly sounded awful then died on me. I did manage to restart it briefly (probably stupid) but only using full throttle and it died shortly after.
Once back home I have removed head/cylinder as I thought maybe rings or piston had gone. Nothing catastrophic looking here though (was expecting bits in the exhaust!), although some points of concern to me.
- Rings look suspect (but both there!)
- Top of piston very black and looks as though wearing a dome into it! (didn't clean it as a mate wanted to see the parts in the condition they came out of bike to diagnose issues)
- Cylinder looks scratch free, but this was done in poor light. There do, however, appear to be small chips on the edge of at least one port.
- Conrod. Fairly sure I can feel some up/down movement there which I can only imagine is bad news...
When it happened the noise sounded horrendous and nothing like the video, but does it give any clues to anyone?
Just so you know, I am pretty clueless when it comes to engines - most knowledge has come from reading rather than practical experience so forgive my dumbness!
I will try and get pictures of the pieces to give you guys a better idea.
Bike sounds a bit flat but that could be all sorts.
Notice how you lost all power when the engine died. Do you have a battery on your bike?
If the bottom emd gave up then it would have destroyed the barrel. So without further photos it would be hard to tell.
What sort of mielage has thr engine done.
I'll listen mkre when I get time and offer some advixe.
In the mean time just check the fuses and make sure the ypvs does a cleaning cycle when you turn the ignition on amd off. You should hesr a motor whirl around when the ignition.turns on and off.
I will keep an eye on this and help where I can.
Yes it has a battery. I changed it just after I bought the bike as it was fubarred and not charging.
Before the incident it was doing the pv cycle at ignition. I had to(!) check incase exhaust was restricted so made sure that pv was working at the same time, but now that the top end is off I can't at the moment.
I have no idea what the maintenance of the bike has been like, but now suspect slightly lacking! Previous owner very upfront about battery and it needing new chain kit but rest of the bike was very tidy for a '97.
Will figure out how to post up pics and put some up of the various bits!
I'm wondering whether I hit the kill-switch now after watching again, it's possible I panicked hearing the noise.
However... You know what you're talking about and I dont, so will put stuff back on the bike to check pv is still operating!
Thanks a lot for helping.
Pv all works when back on bike. Although exhaust port and valve are very sooty (like piston/cylinder head) everything seems to move freely.
Battery still good, but sorry I forgot to check all fuses while I was out.
I took some photos of piston/head/cylinder incase they are a clue (sorry about quality), and I'm now pretty certain there is vertical play in the conrod.
Have I got a big shopping list?!
Literally just paste the image location. Nothing else required.
Don't know what's going on now, hopefully you can view it here...
Edit: I give up, removed http from link
I had another look at the bike this evening, and although nothing looks to have gone top end - there is a lot of play on the connecting rod. Side play tolerances I have not looked up yet, but i'm almost certain that there shouldn't be at least 2mm play up and down!!
If that's gone south and it means splitting the engine is this cost effective or am I flogging a dead horse? Would be such a shame as I really love the little beast!
Yep not a problem mate.
There should be no up and down play. And little side to side play is to be expected and within tolerance.
Sounds like the engine needs to be stripped down.
Again this is standard practice for two strokes and is incredibly simple job to do.
No real specialist tools required othwr than the crank will need to be sent away for a rebuild.
The rest of the engine can be rebuilt at home.with basic tools. Only a flywheel puller, clutch holding tool, torque wrench and a rubber mallet will be needed.
The bearings can be removed and inserted by placing the engine in the oven for a few minutes and letting the metal expand which will release the bearings. The rest is just simple stuff.
The most complicated bits will be rebalancing the engine. Which is self explanatory. Just matxh up the notches on the primary drive vogs. And balancing the clutch, which I have documeted here.
After thay it is just a case of using decent gaskets and genuine or Athena headgasket. Personally I would buy a full Athena engine gasket. And take lots of photos.
OK well it looks like I will be doing a crash course in mechanics then!
So apart from the tools you listed, is this what I should be getting?
Full gasket set (Athena)
Thinking about it, do I also need to take cylinder somewhere to be measured/checked incase of re-bore?
I would get the cylinder honed against a new piston. You will need to have a new piston to hone against. I would let whoever is doing the honing buy the piston. Or ask them if it needs a rebore. If they say no then buy the same sized piston.
There is probably a few tools I missed off the list. A good set of spanners and screwdrivers. So nuts and bolts to replace the ones you use is not s bad should.
Yeah, get it to a shop and ask if you will be fine with a hone. In my experience you don't tend to save much money by buying the piston yourself.
I mean sure, if you can get the piston cheaper then by all means. But the risk of buying the wrong one could outweigh the savings you might make.
OK so not much progress since last post, but I have now at least removed engine from the frame...
Still not made it to a shop to check cylinder, but have ordered a flywheel puller and made up a holding tool for clutch/flywheel which I'm chuffed with!
All prepped and ready to operate after a good clean. B-)


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After its enormous success, The Family Man season 1 gained a huge fanbase. This web series debuted on Amazon Prime Video and quickly became one of the most popular series. The script and acting were so well received by the audience that the producers decided to do a sequel.
The second season recently premiered, and the show garnered a massive fan base. The plot has become more intriguing. Following the success of the second season, fans are eagerly looking forward to season three.
Manoj Bajpayee is one of the main characters in the series. As per the script, Manoj Bajpayee (Srikant Tiwari) is an ordinary husband and father who lives a double life. He is a Senior Agent and Analyst in T.A.S.C., as well as an analyst for his family and society.
Manoj Bajpayee has won three National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, and two Asia Pacific Screen Awards for his roles in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films. For his art services, he received the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honour.
Rajalakshmi was introduced as the major adversary in the second season. Samantha Akkineni, a well-known actress with a background in the South, portrayed this character.
Meanwhile, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqu, in a tweet made a comment on the content not being up to the mark in Family Man Season 2. Responding to his comment, The Family Man writer Suman Kumar replied to Munawar on Twitter. Fans responded to their tweets, as Suman’s tweet won their hearts
Munawar wrote, “Yeh sare Indian web shows season 2 mai h* kyun dete hain (Why do Indian web shows s* in season 2)?” Suman reacted by tweeting, “Excuse me?”
Meanwhile, a fan wrote, “There are a lot of season 2 that are as good as the 1st season.” Another person wrote, “Mirzapur and Panchayat were exceptionally good.” Meanwhile, another user tweeted, “Family man and few more are exceptions, sir.” Another user wrote, “Exception sir Exception. Panchayat and Family Man are not on that list.”

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Partnerships in International Medical Education
PRIME holds a regular Global Conference, usually in the UK, which gathers together colleagues and like-minded healthcare professionals from around the world.
We also hold occasional specialty-focused teaching days and seminars - these have included Palliative Care and Mental Health.
For more details of our upcoming events please see our Events page.
There is growth of our Local Network Groups helps support and encourage a growing number of UK-based PRIME tutors. Find out more about the PRIME Network, which draws members from around the world.
PRIME tutors contribute in various ways to NHS training programmes including post-graduate training programmes on Compassion Without Burnout aimed at supporting those working on the front-line, GP training schemes and medical schools.
We work closely with other like-minded organisations, such as the Christian Medical Fellowship.

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Artspace has welcomed artist Leslie Vigeant for the month of July
First Friday Gallery Walks: July 4, August 1 & September 5, 6-10 p.m. Gallery Talk: July 24, 6 p.m.
Artspace’s Gallery One will become a working studio for Oregon-based visual artist Leslie Vigeant. She will use this time to solidify a recent shift in her practice from strictly oil paint to large-scale watercolors. With a background in branding and product packaging, her work includes tongue-in-cheek humor, seduction, and accessible meanings and imagery.
We say, “Right on! We will be there.”
Vigeant will teach Watercolor for teens this summer and Patterning, Painting, and Digital Media for adults during her residency.
Working with watercolors, Vigeant’s focus lies in creating images that reflect the human ego and figurative energy. Through her chosen subject matter and selected medium, she composes works that appear more graphically designed than expected, while still highlighting the organic quality of watercolor. With many pieces exceeding five feet, this new body of work reflects Vigeant’s endeavor to “grow and be bold with scale.” Referring to her paper canvases as vast landscapes, she uses small sections of each piece to apply her investigatory and explorative methods to the overall composition.
Vigeant’s work particularly addresses concepts of interior thought processes, including self-deprecation and obsession. She translates the complexities of the human ego into a female figure (often her own), using patterning and repetition to, in her words, “push the work to the edge of its perception.” Paired with the organic nature of the watercolor medium, Vigeant’s technique and subject matter create a family of work that investigates humanity, femininity in particular. Her goal is to find a female figure, native to Raleigh, around whom she may cater her work while at Artspace.
DON’T MISS THIS ARTIST.
Leslie Vigeant received her M.F.A. in applied craft & design from Oregon College of Art and Craft/Pacific Northwest College of Art. Select exhibitions include Portland Design Auction, The Good Mod, Portland, O.R.; Strange Glue, Thompson Gallery, Weston, M.A.; and Art of Our Century, Woodbury Art Museum, Orem, U.T. In 2013, Vigeant received a scholarship at Anderson Ranch, Snowmass Village, C.O., with Anne Ellegood, Senior Curator of Hammer Museum in L.A.
Artspace is a nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs, creating an environment of 120 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986. For more information about Artspace, exhibitions, or membership, please visit www.artspacenc.org.

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Former French football icon Zinedine Zidane is reportedly following Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid to Juventus. The former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is reported to be set to sign with Serie A club Juventus as a technical adviser. That means Zidane will not join the Turin-based club Juventus as a coach or manager, thus living up to his words at his last Press conference with Real Madrid where he had stated that he would not be coaching this season.
The signing will be a sort of home coming for the former French star, who has played for Juventus for the most of his professional career. Zidane, however, is currently out of work after quitting the Bernabeu at the end of last season. He will be joining Juventus’ technical staff to work with Fabio Paratici as a director. The news first reported by Spain’s Libertad Digital is seconded by radio station El Primer Palo.
The club, however, is tight-lipped about the Zidane’s signing.
The former France midfielder has served Juventus for five years as a player before Real Madrid had acquired him in 2001 for then a record transfer fee of $64.5 million. In that five-year stint, Zidane had won two Serie A titles with Juventus.
Juventus is making big investments to revamp the club team in a big to bring the Champions League title home. The €100 million transfer deal with Real Madrid for Ronaldo earlier this month has been the club’s biggest deal ever for a single player.
Juventus start firm favourites for the Serie A title this season too. However, the real test for the rejuvenated club lies in bagging the coveted Champions League crown.


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I have three needlework projects on the go at the moment. This one - Saxony - is a SAL that I work on once each week. I am using a conversion kit from The Attic and am so pleased with the look of the sampler.
Ellenor Eykcs being stitched as a SAL too. This band stitched with AVAS glows and brightens up the dreary winter days.
My main project
Ek 1653 I am personalising with the verses of a poem splitting up the bands. There will also be a further three sentiments between the bands as well.
I am really into band samplers at the moment. I saw another one mentioned on Facebook a few days ago - Dorothy Ward and fell in love with her
After a search of the internet to source the chart I realised that I had it all along. It is included with the Feller Book version I. If you take off the dust jacket and open it up the chart is printed inside. I guess you should always read a book not only from cover to cover but inside the cover too !!!

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The Cincinnati Bengals have now lost two cornerbacks versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half.
After Adam Jones was knocked out of the game with a groin injury early in the first quarter, Darqueze Dennard was injured in the second quarter.
Dennard was down on the field following a run play and stayed on his back for a few minutes before being helped up, then gingerly walked off the field under his own power.
The team has since announced it’s a right knee injury and his return is questionable.
Dennard has been injury-prone throughout his career, though he’s been able to play in all 11 games this season.
If Dennard misses the rest of the game with Jones already out, that means the Bengals are down to Dre Kirkpatrick, William Jackson and Josh Shaw, who’s spent a lot of the season st safety.
Reserve cornerback Keivarae Russell was a healthy scratch, which looks like a really bad decision in hindsight.
We’ll keep you posted as more details on Dennard’s injury come out.

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Top Things to Do in Auburn, CA
What do great breweries, a thriving arts scene, outdoor adventures and Gold Rush history have in common? They are all the major draws of Auburn! Located in Placer County, this charming town has something for everyone, whether you’re visiting for a day or making it your home.
Although quaint and quiet, Auburn has all the amenities of a larger city: great restaurants, wineries, farmers’ markets and shopping. Following are some of our favorite things to do in and around the Auburn area.
In the heart of the Sierra foothills near the American River Canyon, Auburn is an outdoor lover’s paradise. In fact, it’s home to the Auburn State Recreation Area, which has miles and miles of trails for hiking, bike riding and horseback riding. Area lakes and rivers (including the North and Middle Forks of the American River) are popular for kayaking, whitewater rafting, boating, swimming and fishing. Another popular spot is within Hidden Falls Regional Park, which has multi-use trails, a swimming hole and, of course, an impressive waterfall. Plus, Auburn is just over an hour away from Tahoe-area ski resorts (and it occasionally gets its own dusting as well).
Test Your Endurance
Did you know Auburn is known as the Endurance Capital of the World? It’s home to more outdoor endurance events than any other community in the world, and hosts world-renowned events such as the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run, the Way Too Cool Endurance Run, and the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile ride for equestrians founded in 1955. Auburn also has the Auburn Bike Park, with jumps and pump tracks for kids and adults alike, as well as several golf courses.
Step Back in Time
Auburn is rich in Gold Rush history, so much so that the entire town is named a California Historic Landmark! But its history goes back much further than when the first gold miners arrived in 1848. For centuries, the Nisenan called the area home. Many Native American artifacts are on display at the Placer County Museum, located in the old courthouse. You can learn all about the Gold Rush at the Gold Rush Museum, which has a replica mining tunnel and indoor panning stream for kids. The Bernhard Museum Complex is a snapshot of days gone by, with 19th-century wagons and a furnished Victorian-era farmhouse. Old Town Auburn is a living museum itself, with turn-of-the-century buildings. You can take a self-guided walking tour or join in a ghost tour — if you dare.
Explore the Arts
Auburn is an arts-centered community that prides itself on its talented, creative artists. In addition to the many art galleries around town, Placer Arts holds several events throughout the year, including studio tours, art walks, artist receptions and more. The Auburn Old Town Gallery is an artist collective that showcases everything from paintings and ceramics to photography and jewelry. They also host classes and workshops.
In addition to visual art, Auburn is also well-regarded for its performing arts. The Auburn State Theatre hosts classic film screenings, concerts and performances by its in-house theater company. Auburn also has its own symphony, whose community orchestra performs throughout the year. In the summer, you can hear live music for free at locations around town.
Enjoy a Craft Beer (or Local Wine!)
Auburn has a buzzing craft beer scene, with local breweries turning out everything from pilsners to pale ales. Some spots to consider include Crooked Lane Brewing Company, which hosts trivia nights, comedy and live music; Knee Deep Brewing Co., known for West Coast-style, hop-heavy IPAs; and Moonraker Brewing, which has a daily food truck and a band every Friday. The Auburn area also has a burgeoning wine scene. Warm summer days cooled by evening mountain breezes mean Italian varietals and Syrah do well here. Taste them all at Fawnridge Winery, Lone Buffalo Vineyards or Mt. Vernon Winery, among many others.
Have a Great Meal
Hungry yet? Auburn has no shortage of great restaurants. A few to consider are Old Town Pizza, which serves colossal pizzas, salads and sandwiches; Auburn Alehouse, which offers award-winning craft brew alongside elevated pub fare like burgers, sandwiches and tacos; and Nancy’s Café, which has stick-to-your ribs breakfasts. For something a bit more upscale, try Monkey Cat, which has inspired seafood and meat dishes, or Restaurant Josephine, which features refined French cuisine.
Make Yourself at Home
Whether you’re hitting the trails or learning about local history, Auburn is a great place to visit. If a day trip just isn’t enough and you’d like to put down roots here, you’d be in good company. Auburn has been named one of the Top 100 Small Towns in the U.S. The area has a diverse range of housing options, from family-friendly neighborhoods to country estates with room to roam. Find Homes for Sale in Auburn and make your dreams of foothills living a reality!

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The recent Angels for Angels Charity Gala raised more than $100,000 for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST), the largest, non-governmental funder of Angelman Syndrome-specific research in the world. FAST, a registered 501(c)(3), raises money to fuel cutting-edge research and takes an active role in drug development to treat and ultimately cure Angelman Syndrome, a rare, severe neurological disorder that primarily affects the nervous system, delaying development and causing intellectual disability and problems with motor coordination and balance.
Guests at the sold-out gala enjoyed musical entertainment by Rock With U, dinner, dancing and a silent auction with gift baskets, vacation getaways, jewelry and more. Dr. Ed Weeber, a pioneer in Angelman Syndrome research and the first scientist to cure AS in his lab, shared updates on his inspiring work.
Eslin Guice, whose daughter was diagnosed with Angelman, and her sister Erin Cain were co-chairs.
“We were stunned when our daughter Gianna was diagnosed because we had never heard of Angelman Syndrome,” Guice said. “We found that over 50 percent of kids are initially misdiagnosed as having autism or Cerebral Palsy. That’s when we decided we had to raise awareness.”
Angelman Syndrome, which affects nearly one half million people in the world including actor Colin Farrell’s son, has been cured in the laboratory using multiple strategies — drug activation of the paternal gene, protein replacement therapy and biologics. Advances in Angelman’s research could have effects on patients with Alzheimer’s, ALS, Rett syndrome and Fragile X syndrome, among others.
“The funds we raised will accelerate the speed that a cure will be available,” Guice adds. “With research funding, it’s not a question of if, it’s a matter of when and the impact could go beyond Angelman Syndrome. That will be life changing for so many individuals and families.”
Sponsors of the Gala were Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harris Restaurant Group, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, McHale and Slavin, PA, A2Z Roofing, JLL, Ultimate Software, Geo Group, West Central Legal Services, Galt Insurance Group, Tower Hill Insurance, National Property Services, City Furniture, Assist 2 Sell, CSPi, Foley and Mansfield, PA and Cruise Planners.

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The following statement was issued by Peace and Freedom Party nominee for California state treasurer Kevin Akin and delivered at the February 15 press conference in Sacramento officially introducing PFP candidates running for office in the June 2018 primary election.
I am running for Treasurer because working people do all the labor, but billionaires take what we make. The ultra-wealthy dominate our economic and political system, keeping major-party politicians from doing anything that will benefit workers to the detriment of the billionaires. I have no intention of representing “all Californians” in Sacramento. I will only represent 99% of them. The One Percent has plenty of representation in Sacramento already.
An excellent example of the distortion in our political system is the question of a California State Bank. North Dakota has a state bank, established back in the day when socialists were represented in their legislature. North Dakota is politically dominated by rather right-wing Republicans today, but the state bank is alive and well, providing important services and saving North Dakota taxpayers millions every year. It is too popular for politicians to kill. But in California, when the legislature passed a bill that merely authorized a study of the possibility of setting up a state bank back in 2011, our oil multi-millionaire governor vetoed the bill. The bankers were determined that no study be done, because it would reveal the immense benefits such a bank would bring to our state.
Last Monday, I submitted my candidate statement to the Secretary of State for printing in the Voter Information Guide. It included this sentence: “A publicly-owned State Bank would save enormous sums for the people.” The following morning, I was pleased to see the Los Angeles Times print an op-ed piece by David Dayen called “A public bank for all, not just pot entrepreneurs.” He provided excellent arguments, but I will be providing more reasons every week on my campaign website.
Now, I am one of the first candidates this year to propose a State Bank and to put it in my candidate statement – but I will be perfectly happy to see other candidates take up the call. All the Peace and Freedom Party candidates support it. But maybe even some courageous Democrats, willing to forgo the money they might otherwise get from billionaires, will be willing to support this proposal. After all, it would benefit all their constituents across the board – except billionaires. And they need to consider clearly: Just who do they represent? I think we can reasonably consider that any who refuse to take up this call have no intention of representing the 99%, but just the One Percent.


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It was a tale of stalemates in the week 13 chronicle of the Ghana premier league. Only three home wins were recorded in midweek with all the other fixtures ending in pulsating draws. Bolga All Stars hit back thrice to hold Hearts of Oak to a 3 all drawn game at the Tamale Utrecht park. Hearts took the lead twice but the unrelenting home side fought back and jumped into the lead before Hearts levelled again to end proceedings. Berekum Chelsea won...


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It is not surprising that the most persecuted group in the world for 2017 is the Christian religion. With the rise of extremists and radical Islam, the persecution has become even more violent and wide reaching. The number of Christians killed for their faith is a staggering number. The vast majority of Muslim lead nations lead […]
When the Mother of All Bombs (MOAB) was dropped, everyone figured that this had to be at the direct order of the Commander in Chief
The current deplorable situation we are now facing in the world is not just a byproduct of Obama’s foreign and national security policy of obfuscation, denial, and dismissal.
In Greek mythology, sirens were beautiful creatures that lured sailors to their doom with their hypnotic voices.......
This ISIS attack force learned that the tactic of Hey, Diddle Diddle, Right Up The Middle only works for United States Marines.
Nowhere has the shift been more visible than in the fight against the Islamic State group in northern Syria
By the ensuing mud fight, you would think Congressman King had praised the beheading of children or “honor killings.”

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If you’ve checked the latest Event Calendar for Fire Emblem Heroes, you already know that a new Summoning Focus is going live on Thursday (March 22nd), and lasts until April 23rd. This one will feature the latest set of Special Heroes, and given the timing, it’s really no wonder that they happen to be Spring/Easter themed!
Today, the official Twitter account for Fire Emblem Heroes properly the new Summoning Focus, which is called “Hares at the Fair”. It includes 4 new Special Heroes, sporting some incredibly cute bunny ears!
Here’s the various Special Heroes included in this Summoning Focus:
- [5 ★ Focus] Catria, the Spring Whitewing. Voiced by Connor Kelley. Artist: Amagaitaro;
- [5 ★ Focus] Sharena, the Spring Princess. Voiced by Julie Kliewere. Artist: Kozaki Yusuke;
- [5 ★ Focus] Alfonse, the Spring Prince. Voiced by Ray Chase. Artist: Kozaki Yusuke;
- [5 ★ Focus] Kagero, the Spring Ninja. Voiced by Sarah Blandy. Artist: cuboon.
Here’s the usual trailer intoducing the new Summoning Focus and its Special Heroes (English and Japanese versions):
Also, the usual Story maps will go live alongside this new Summoning Focus, and it’s another Paralogue Story called “Hares at the Fair” (like the Summoning Focus itself).
Finally, thanks to the Event Calendar, we already know that a new set of Daily Log-in Bonuses will also go live on Thursday, at the same time. More details about that will be available on Thursday, when the Summoning Focus and Story Maps go live!
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Operator of an online health information platform designed for pregnancy management. The company platform provides a community-based platform for women of color to improve their maternal health outcomes, it provides a Q&A-based platform, enabling users to share their experiences and ask questions to healthcare experts regarding pregnancy and maternal issues.
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To the photographer: a few words of advice from a designer.
Making my Dark Crystal Deet original cosplay!
My original design for Daenerys season 8 ending
Light and sheer dressing gown.
A fantasy gown to e the fairest of them all
A dress inspired by the autumn golden light and the falling leaves.
Historical and fantasy inspired men’s ensemble for one of the Apocalypse riders.
Making a steampunk doll costume.
This is one of the historically inspired coats from my Royal Reverie collection
Gown made to attend The Swan Princess edition of Gala Nocturna. A mix between a long gown, a ballet costume and a corset, keeping the dance visible by showing the legs.


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Emerging Essex 5-piece band Courts have just unveiled new single “Sanatana”, which follows on from their latest record “Part Of” which was supported by Zane Lowe as his last ‘Next Hype’ record on BBC Radio 1 before his move to Apple. The band have also been championed by BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, and Ally & Jen on BBC Introducing. Their new single “Santana” is being described as a cross between the likes of Mac De Marco, Stone Roses and The Streets, and inspired by Disco, Hip Hop and Indie, listen to the record below, and keep tabs on Courts here.
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President Barack Obama has scored points for his hiatus from the campaign trail to administer Washington’s response to Hurricane Sandy. People seemed to like it when Obama stopped talking about Big Bird and Bain and calling Governor Mitt Romney a “bullshitter” and instead actually did his job.
Obama would have served the nation and himself even better had he done his job after the deadly, al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. Obama recently told Denver’s KUSA-TV: “Nobody wants to find out more what happened than I do.” Nonetheless, he did not step off the hustings, hunker down in the White House Situation Room, and determine who caused “what happened” — the murders of four Americans at two U.S. facilities in Benghazi — and how to destroy the assassins. It also was vital to learn whether America faced an isolated onslaught or a wave of assaults on U.S. positions and personnel. Voters would have applauded Obama’s efforts, and his job approval justifiably would have risen. But Obama did not do this. Even as Benghazi smoldered, and Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith, and former Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods headed home in caskets, Obama jetted off to a campaign rally — in Las Vegas.
Shockingly, for two days after the Benghazi slaughter, Obama skipped his in-person Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) to discuss threats to U.S. national security. According to Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen’s analysis of the official White House schedule, not until Friday, September 14 — three days post-Benghazi — did Obama attend that day’s PDB. Obama also ditched his PDBs between Wednesday, September 5, and the killings on Tuesday, September 11. For almost a week before the attack, Obama failed to huddle with top security experts, ask questions, and offer feedback about risks confronting Americans — possibly even those in Benghazi. Indeed, the Government Accountability Institute calculates that Obama missed 56 percent of his PDBs between his inauguration and last May 31.
Team Obama claims that the president often reads his PDBs. Even if Obama mastered this material before the attack, it is unforgivable that he did not meet his PDB team immediately after these Americans were murdered.
Obama’s PDB was scheduled for Wednesday morning, September 12. However, he postponed it to console State Department employees at 10:50 a.m., as he should have. But rather than focus relentlessly on these life-and-death matters, Obama chased votes in Vegas.
Obama told supporters that afternoon: “We lost four Americans last night, who were killed when they were attacked at a diplomatic post in Libya. . . . And as Americans, we stand united — all of us — in gratitude for their service. . . .”
So far, so good.
But then later, Obama unleashed a divisive, class-warfare diatribe.
“I refuse to ask middle-class families like yours to pay more [in taxes] so that millionaires and billionaires can pay less,” Obama said. “I refuse to kick children out of Head Start programs or eliminate health insurance for millions of Americans who are poor or elderly or disabled just so those with the most can pay less.”
The next morning, Thursday, September 13, Obama again blew off his PDB. Instead, Obama led yet another campaign rally, this time at Golden, Colo.’s Lions Park.
“I notice there’s kind of like a water slide in there,” Obama joked about one recreational amenity. After a few words about Benghazi, Obama then jumped headfirst into partisan vitriol.
“Tax cuts in good times. Tax cuts in bad times,” Obama said, mocking Republicans. “You want to learn a new language? Try a tax cut. Tax cut to lose a few extra pounds.”
Had Obama behaved after Benghazi as he did post-Sandy, Americans would have rallied proudly around our commander-in-chief. Obama’s poll numbers would have risen — and rightly so.
Instead, as the Doherty, Smith, Stevens, and Woods families grieved, radical Muslims ignited U.S. embassies, and Earth thirsted for leadership, a PDB-free Barack Obama laughed about water slides.


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Dryness of the skin is common in diabetics. If left untreated it increases risk of skin damage. As skin is the largest organ of our body that is constantly exposed to corrosive environmental elements, maintaining the health of the skin is essential for reducing the risk of skin infections and other complications induced by elevated glucose level in the blood. Hence, daily skin care is considered an important part of diabetes care.
How Diabetes Causes Dry Skin
Sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands in the hair follicles forms a natural lubricant coating on the skin. It forms a natural barrier against weather elements and prevents moisture present beneath the skin from escaping into the atmosphere, thereby keeping the skin soft, supple and hydrated. The activities of the sebum producing glands are controlled by the nervous system.
People with diabetes experience skin dryness when the nerves that regulate activities of the sebaceous glands become damaged. Damage to the small blood vessels that supply nourishment to the skin cells is also associated with skin dryness. Excessive skin dryness is usually a sign of untreated or advanced diabetes. Although low humidity and aging contribute to skin dryness, diabetes further worsens the skin problem.
Complications Of Dry Skin In Diabetes
Dry skin is a bothersome problem. It causes itching and makes the skin rough. Persistent itching causes scratching and breaks in the skin. Microorganisms enter the deeper layers of the skin through the breaks in the skin, leading to bacterial or fungal infections of the skin.
The weakened immune system in people with diabetes reduces the natural ability of the body to fight infections, thereby worsening skin discomfort. Dry skin is also vulnerable to sunburn following exposure to sunlight even for a short time.
Treatment Of Diabetes And Dry Skin
Lubricating the skin with a moisturizing agent helps in treating dry skin. You will need a facial moisturizer for facial skin care and a body moisturizer for hydrating the entire body. The best time to apply moisturizer is after taking a shower. As the skin remains moist after bath, it can easily absorb the moisturizer. Hence, your skin will remain moist for a longer time.
Ointment moisturizers offer the best protection from skin dryness. However, due to their greasy consistency, a number of people tend to avoid petroleum jelly and other ointment moisturizers. The less greasy mineral oil, bath oil and vegetable oil are effective alternatives to ointment moisturizers.
Dietary Treatment For Diabetes And Dry Skin
A healthy diet helps in providing appropriate nourishment to the skin, helping the skin to maintain its health and function. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are especially beneficial for diabetics with dry skin. These healthy fats are present in fish oil, flaxseed oil, walnut and soybean.
Prevention Of Diabetes And Dry Skin
Keeping blood sugar level under control and taking regular care of the skin help in preventing skin dryness. Wash your body with lukewarm water and mild soap. Gently pat the skin dry and then apply appropriate moisturizer to trap the skin moisture. To prevent skin infection, protect any crack, scratch or break in the skin by covering it up. Do not ignore any skin problem and seek professional help as soon as possible.

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Rep. Devin Nunes, the head of the House Intelligence Committee, announced Thursday morning that he will step aside from the committee’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Nunes blamed the move on “leftwing activist groups” that filed complaints with the Office of Congressional Ethics and maintained that accusations of bias are “entirely false and politically motivated,” but said he chose to temporarily step away.
“Several leftwing activist groups have filed accusations against me with the Office of Congressional Ethics,” Nunes said in the statement. “The charges are entirely false and politically motivated, and are being leveled just as the American people are beginning to learn the truth about the improper unmasking of the identities of US citizens and other abuses of power.”
“Despite the baselessness of the charges, I believe it is in the best interests of the House Intelligence Committee and the Congress for me to have Representative Mike Conaway, with assistance from Representatives Trey Gowdy and Tom Rooney, temporarily take charge of the Committee’s Russia investigation while the House Ethics Committee looks into this matter.”
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New Signage to Guide Pedestrians in Four Neighborhoods
Improved sidewalk signage and maps for pedestrians will be the latest addition to the streetscape by the Department of Transportation, which just released a request for proposals for a new wayfinding system in four neighborhoods. In Long Island City, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, Chinatown, and Midtown, DOT hopes the new information will encourage more people to walk and help them get where they’re going faster.
In a DOT survey conducted in preparation for the proposal, nine percent of New Yorkers and 27 percent of tourists said they had been lost in the past week. A good wayfinding system would alleviate confusion and make walking more attractive. After London implemented a similar wayfinding system in the Bond Street area called “Legible London,” pedestrian journeys in the neighborhood were an average of 16 percent faster. (For a look at the London sidewalk maps, check below the jump.)
Moreover, the fear of getting lost probably keeps some people from walking in the first place. Said 34th Street Partnership President Dan Biederman, “A standardized citywide pedestrian sign system would highlight our neighborhood’s offerings, and increase the number of people who walk instead of take taxis from our transit terminals, such as Penn Station.” With additional information, tourists in particular could confidently save a cab fare by walking to certain nearby destinations.
According to the Wall Street Journal, DOT is willing to spend up to $9.5 million on the project over time, but this first phase will only cost $1.5 million, with 80 percent of that covered by the federal government, and local business improvement districts contributing as well.


Preliminary details on the new Jaguar F-Pace First Edition have been announced by the British based brand.
After showing us the final production version of the at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar has come a step forward and released the preliminary details on the F-Pace First Edition. The model in question is said to become available in the Rhodium Silver and Ultimate Black and it will also get two exclusive colors, the Halycon Gold and the Caesium Blue. The vehicle will also come with a panoramic glass roof, red brake calipers, the 22-inch Double Helix alloy wheels, LED headlights and an S body kit, amongst others.
No images with its interior design have been released at this point but Jaguar is saying that here we will find the Houndstooth embossed Windsor leather sport seats, the special floor mats, illuminated sill plates, the adjustable mood lighting, gloss black trim and the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. The Jaguar F-Pace First Edition is making use of a 3.0 liter V6 diesel engine. This is capable of putting down a total of 300 HP (220 kW). There is also a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged petrol, rated at 380 HP (279 kW). Jaguar is only offering a single transmission, the 8-speed automatic, which is offered with the above mentioned units. The Jaguar F-Pace First Edition will be produced in a limited 2,000 unit figure and it will be offered for sale next year.


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Hello, how are you? Have you heard? Adele has a new song (insert that emoji that is definitely prayer hands and not high-fiving hands) and a new music video for the new single "Hello" off her album 25. In the "Hello" video, we see Adele and an old lover in glorious sepia tone. That old lover look familiar? He totally will to 90210 fans—it's Tristan Wilds, aka Dixon Wilson on The CW series and Michael Lee on HBO's The Wire.
Yes, it's Dixon!
The actor and singer released an album, New York: A Love Story, in 2013 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album in 2014, but lost to Rihanna's Unapologetic. He's working on a sophomore album.
His other acting credits include episodes of Law & Order, Cold Case and the flicks Red Tails, The Secret Life of Bees and Half Nelson.
But let's refocus here because Adele's "Hello" music video is heartbreaking (it's Adele, obviously it is) and for not having much dialogue, Wilds leaves quite the impression. Why won't he answer Adele's calls? What did he make her on the stove? To be a fly on the wall there...
Now you may resume listening to the song on repeat and crying occasionally.


System-board switches and jumpers
This topic helps you locate the jumpers and switches on the system board and get familiar with their functions.
- Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server. Then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Review the information in Safety, Before removing or installing server components, and Turning off the server.
- Any system-board switch or jumper block that is not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved.
- If there is a clear protective sticker on the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches.
|1 Clear CMOS jumper
|2 UEFI boot backup jumper (JP24)
|3 TPM physical presence jumper (JP39)
|4 Share NIC jumper
|5 SW1 switch block
The following table describes the jumpers on the system board.
|Clear CMOS jumper
|UEFI boot backup jumper
|TPM physical presence jumper
|Share NIC jumper
|1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
|Power-on password overrides. Changing the position of this switch bypasses the power-on password check the next time the server is turned on and starts the Setup Utility so that you can change or delete the power-on password. You do not have to move the switch back to the default position after the power-on password in overridden.
Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set.
See Passwords for additional information about passwords.


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Starbucks launched the Starbucks Digital Network in its U.S. company-operated stores. Created through a partnership with Yahoo!, the Starbucks Digital Network will provide customers with a collection of hand-picked premium news, entertainment, and lifestyle content, plus info on local insights and events. The network will be delivered by free Wi-Fi and is available only in Starbucks stores via laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
Starbucks is kicking off its launch week with a trio of exclusive offers, including free music tracks, a movie clip with charitable ties, and a novel sneak preview. Customers can get exclusive free access to two songs and a video from new band Fistful of Mercy, as well as a clip from the upcoming film "Waiting for Superman," and an excerpt from Anita Shreve's Rescue.
Other content included in the service will feature content from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY, along with music and videos from iTunes, short ebooks, and health and fitness content from a variety of magazines.


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Weekend Photo Theme is a weekly photography article where Dale or Franca choose a theme, select 5 pictures to sum that theme up & tie them together with their interests of Architecture, Art, Design & Travel.
Every time there is a body of relatively still water, no matter if it’s a river, the sea, a lake or even puddles in my case, both Dale and I enjoy walking by or staring at it. We found water to be extremely relaxing, even when it’s not static and in some ways even inspiring
We saw plenty of lakes so far during our travels and some of them had something romantic. I’m not sure if it was to do with the lakes’ location or for the lovely reflections created in the water, but we surely felt that romantic influence by standing close to the lake’s water which is weird considering we aren’t that kind of people and couple.


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Dual camera, microSD card slot confirmed in removed video
A video said to show the upcoming All New HTC One may actually have shown the device, if the reaction from a HTC manager is anything to go by. The 12-minute video, which has since been taken down by the original uploader but has since been re-added to YouTube by others, appears to show a device that is extremely similar to the original in terms of appearance and size, and seemingly confirms earlier rumors concerning its appearance.
HTC may reuse One name in smartphone successor
HTC has started to tease its upcoming successor to the HTC One, launching on March 25th, by publishing the first of a series of videos. While the clip focuses on the BoomSound audio system used in the original, it also seemingly confirms an earlier rumor that the company will be opting to call it the "All New HTC One" instead of alternative names such as the HTC One 2, or its codename, the HTC M8.
Leaked images show silver, gold, grey versions of HTC One follow-up
HTC could launch the upcoming replacement to the HTC One in a variety of colors, according to leaked marketing renders. Images of the codenamed M8 smartphone, expected to launch on March 25th if it fails to surface at Mobile World Congress, appears to show the device in three different case colors, including gold, dark gray, and silver.
HTC One follow-up spotted in render sporting protective cover
HTC has revealed the launch of the M8 could be taking place on March 25th, as it starts sending invitations to two events held simultaneously in New York and London. A new leak has also surfaced, suggesting the rumored replacement to the HTC One could end up being supplied to customers with an optional protective cover once it ships.
HTC Desire 8 launching in China this month
HTC has confirmed the existence of its upcoming Desire 8 smartphone, via a teaser on the company's Weibo account, at the same time as a separate leak shows the apparently-metallic appearance to the HTC M8. The Desire 8 image states there will be a launch on February 24th in Beijing, China for the phablet, which is currently believed to have a 5.5-inch display, with the launch date hinting at a dual launch at the same time as the opening day of Mobile World Congress.
Dual-sensor camera, larger display touted in HTC One sequel
The next version of the HTC One could be coming out in March, according to a report. The new smartphone, said to be codenamed the M8, will apparently ship with a larger display when compared to the original, a twin-sensor rear camera, and according to other reports, though new photographs of a back cover are said by some to be proof it will have some form of fingerprint scanner.
HTC M8 to have 1080p 5-inch screen
HTC's follow-up to this year's One flagship smartphone will pack an even larger display than its predecessor, as well as the newest version of Android at launch. This according to well-sourced leaker @evleaks, who posted specs on the as-yet-unreleased device. The newest information on the M8's specs indicates a Snapdragon 800 processor powering the device.
New HTC flagship could debut at CES
The rumored new HTC flagship could debut at the end of the first quarter of next year, according to a new report. Serial leaker @evleaks retweeted a report that the HTC M8 is set to launch on all four major U.S. carriers with an estimated window around the end of the quarter. That jibes with previous reports that the HTC One follow-up was imminent, though some had the device debuting before the end of this year.
Meizu M8 Video
Meizu has demonstrated a working example of its long-delayed M8 cellphone in action, courtesy of a new video posted by company founder J. Wong. The nearly four-minute clip confirms that the device closely mimics the iPhone's interface down to its home screen, media player, and photo management app; a relatively new addition seen in the software is a file browser for navigating content outside of what's immediately recognized by the touchscreen device.
Meizu M8 on Sale
Meizu's long-delayed M8 (or MiniOne) smartphone may be reaching store shelves in its native China, according to international trading firm AliBaba. The close shadow of the iPhone is already listed as on sale from suppliers including Fuzhou ZhongTianLi, Longxiang Shoes, and Samsin Trade, suggesting that the touchscreen device has advanced well past the prototype stage seen in December and has retained many of the features promised by Meizu in early 2007.
Meizu M8 Prototype
Meizu's well-known M8 MiniOne touchscreen phone has reached the physical prototype stage, according to a post of photos slipped out in a leak from the company. Previously seen only in 3D computer models, the phone is now known to be in the prototype stage. It appears with plastic outer trim instead of the aluminum expected for the final version but otherwise confirms Meizu's intent to replicate the iPhone, including similarities between icons and the lone home button.


text: Hermann Wurst Haus is wine country's premier meat, sausage and deli, featuring more than 45 varieties of award-winning bratwurst and sausages, grand champion house-smoked bacons and gourmet foods and gifts. The deli-style, seasonal menu showcases bratwursts, hickory-smoked pulled pork, deli meat sandwiches, German specialties and homemade side dished such as German potato salad, red cabbage, baked beans and more. Enjoy a wide selection of Missouri wines and craft beers either indoors or at an outdoor table. Conveniently located in historic, downtown Hermann, Missouri, within eyeshot of the Amtrak station, Hermann Wurst Haus is the ideal first and last stop of every visit to Hermann. Hermann is just down MO 94 from Bridgeport, New Haven, Marthasville, and Washington, MO. No matter where you are make sure to visit our website to view our bratwursts, bacon, snack sticks, gifts and German specialties including: braunschweiger, head cheese, blutwurst, scrapple, liverwurst, and hot head cheese.


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Knysna ratepayers association backs mayor after DA fails in no-confidence motion
Knysna’s Mayor Mark Willemse said surviving a motion of no confidence vote brought by his own party was a 'hollow victory'.
CAPE TOWN - Knysna’s Mayor Mark Willemse said surviving a motion of no confidence vote was a “hollow victory”.
“Many of my supporters feel betrayed that the DA has come for me to have me removed. Albeit I survived, it was a hollow victory, as it took the ANC to keep me in power. It’s not something that I cherish as a loyal DA supporter. I have to consider my options going forward.”
The DA claim Willemse lacks political leadership and credibility after he sided with opposition parties last year to oust former mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies.
But the Knysna Ratepayers' Association stood firmly behind Willemse.
The organisation’s Samantha Lurie said: “We have found him to be a man of credibility and integrity. We trust that he can turn this town around. Everything we have seen in the last year gives us full confidence that he should remain the mayor. He is the people’s mayor.”


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The Inventory program and database should come set up with some predefined units of measure, taxes, and finances. These can be modified to suit individual business purposes.
Cost departments, locations, suppliers and customers are business specific and need to be defined by each business on setup.
Most of the options for the configuration of Inventory can be accessed from the Setup Command Menu, as shown below.
***If you are using the Intouch SalesPoint point of sale program, you need to configure point of sale environment using Resources before continue with the configuration of Inventory. Inventory has been designed to integrate with SalesPoint resources and the setup can be streamlined by importing stock definitions from Resources. See U7 Resources for setup instructions (page to come)
Menu found in the drop down list once logged onto U7 inventory
Units of measure
The units in which its possible to purchase inventory in and how they can be divided. For example a pallet of coke can be purchased, which contains 4 boxes, each box has 12 cans to be sold individually. In the same way alcohol can be broken down into bottles and shots, or bins of apples into cases or kg.
The cost of stock to you when purchased from a supplier may be different from the cost listed as the supplier cost. This can be caused by things such as discounts or freight surcharges. When the cost of goods is calculated in Inventory, price variations placed on stock movements are apportioned to the cost of the stock itself.
The taxes and levies applied or paid on your stock when it is bought or sold. Typical examples of these are goods and service type taxes (GST) and stamp duties, or $0.00 for GST exempt items
When an item is purchased into stock it can be attributed to a cost department. Typically the cost department is the location that is selling the item (they sold it and made the revenue so they will incur the cost). Other cost department examples could be pershable or non-perishable goods or marketing. You can assign these a Gl code in the setup
The physical location the stock item will be sold from. For example you could be an adventure park that has a cafe and a souvenir shop, these are 2 different locations that can sell items
A list of companies that supply the goods to you. You can set up their billing details in here
A list of customers that you can transfer stock to, rather than selling it to someone. It recognizes the wholesale rate but does not sell it via salespoint. This list is linked to the Guest list as well
Predefined notes to place on any movement document

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- Submissions must meet a predetermined theme (which will be revealed 15 minutes before the beginning of the contest)
- Writing the code in the time limit is "on your honor". That's why I keep the theme a secret: you might be able to make a generic game between now and then, but you won't be able to make anything specific to the theme. But seriously, why would you cheat for such a simple contest?
- Judges will judge on a full binary version of the software. They will not compile the software. Source code is not required, though you may request source code to be posted with your submission.
- Judging is conducted by a panel of non-competitors
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- Secondary education with specialized formal training on IT systems, business software (Microsoft Office) and web-based applications, ICDL certification, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is desirable but not required.
- 5 years of relevant working experience in IT and administration.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
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[ALAC] GAC Communiqué from Toronto
alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca
Mon Oct 22 17:47:08 UTC 2012
Ron, I tend to agree with your point, although it
could be argued that they initially raised the
point because clearly ICANN had not acted on what
they believe to be clear instructions in the form
of "international instruments and national laws".
So their original request was a "wake-up" call and nothing else is reguired.
There is another aspect that I raised on the GNSO
Council list (slightly revised to make it
understandable out of the context of the thread there).
>The GAC position is that the names cannot be used.
>As Jeff Neuman has repeatedly said, the USE of
>these names may be forbidden but there is no
>requirement that registries not register them.
>There is ample precedent that registries are not
>held responsible for what people do with the
>names they register. Certain countries forbid
>the use of certain words, but that does not
>automatically put them on a reserved names list.
>If we expect all registries to deny
>registrations of these names, they must be explicitly listed in the contracts.
>Historically the reserved names list has been
>changed without the benefit of a PDP - compare:
>I am not sure if these changes were all the
>result of Board action, or simply staff action.
>In any case, we need to NOT say that a PDP is
>required for any change of that list. History
>says otherwise. And in my mind, there is no
>reason to believe that this is still not the case.
>However, given the likelihood (already
>experienced) of others saying "me too", a formal
>PDP is warranted. The fact that the GAC is
>willing to create a specific list (something I
>suggested a while ago and was told the GAC would
>*never* agree to do such operational work) makes
>it implementable if the PDP should decide that reservation is warranted.
At 22/10/2012 01:18 PM, Ron Sherwood wrote:
>Good morning, Carlton and Alan:
>It seems to me that there is conflicted
>reasoning in the GAC Communiqué from Toronto.
>"> - The GAC is questioning the need to have a
>PDP to protect the RC/IOC names since in their
>mind, the international instruments and national laws should be sufficient."
> If: "the international instruments
> and national laws should be sufficient."...
>Then: Why the specific request for
>protection of these two entities in the first place?
>Best regards, Ron
>On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Carlton
>Samuels <<mailto:carlton.samuels at gmail.com>carlton.samuels at gmail.com> wrote:
>Thanks for circulating this , Alan.
>It makes sense the list of those IGO for
>automatic protection begin with those eligible
>for .int registration. That may even have a few competing for acronyms.
>Given the method of developing the list, we need
>to keep a sharp eye on the extended list for protection.
>The argument regarding IOC/ROC needs further
>study since these may not enjoy the same rights
>and/or duties and/or responsibilities in the law
>of the several jurisdictions. This is where I
>think a PDP might be useful to ferret out those facts.
>Carlton A Samuels
>*Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround*
>On Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Alan Greenberg
><<mailto:alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca>alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca>wrote:
> attached for your convenience.
> > Several things of particular note:
> > - The GAC is insisting that for ALL new gTLDs
> andnot just Community TLDs, the commitments
> made in their applications must be incorporated
> into their contracts and subject to compliance oversight.
> > - The GAC has added IGOs to the list of
> organizations to be protected prior to the
> delegation of the first new TLD, and that this
> protection be given to those IGOs who are
> eligible for registration under .int. They have
> committed, however, to develop a list of names
> and acronyms that should be protected (since
> registries cannot work from the .int criteria themselves).
> > - The GAC is questioning the need to have a
> PDP to protect the RC/IOC names since in their
> mind, the international instruments and national laws should be sufficient.
> > Alan
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