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A Round and a Roundy: A Matter of Perspective
Whose park! Um, actually, whose park?
That’s the question being raised today by our national treasure cartoonist, Bill Roundy, as he goes through weeks of press clippings about the 10 p.m. curfew that the NYPD rolled out recently (and later abandoned) for Washington Square Park.
The issue: Rich people who live near the park don’t want so much noise. But people who use the park don’t think of it as a neighborhood garden, but the raucous city resource it has been what seems like four score and seven years.
Who’s right? We’re not taking sides — but we know what’s wrong: letting the NYPD, rather than elected public officials in discussion with stakeholders, decide the matter. The NYPD — aka the hammer that is constantly in search of a nail — is just not the right agency for this job, Roundy makes clear.
In other words, he’s done it … again.
All of Bill Roundy’s cartoons are archived here.


Wireless Network Resource
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Eagle is currently seeking a Wireless Network Resource for a six (6) month contract opportunity, scheduled to begin immediately.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting a wireless network “heat mapping and roaming” survey at the Calgary office and (where appropriate/necessary) other remote locations for future analysis of access point deployment efficacy and remediation of gaps;
- Collaborating with the Windows 10 deployment team to stabilize the Cisco Anyconnect client to provide a better wireless experience for end users;
- Producing updated wireless documentation related to the architecture and security posture of each SSID;
- Rationalizing the number of SSIDs to strengthen the security posture and simplify operations;
- Deploying new redundant wireless controllers for the Calgary office;
- Deploying new redundant wireless controllers in the primary datacenter to provide FlexConnect to remote sites from the Data Center;
- Deploying new N+1 wireless controller in the secondary datacenter;
- Updating firmware of the existing wireless controllers and re-deploy them to one of the client's locations to replace the end of life/support controllers;
- Implementing FlexConnect technology for all remote site access points to meet the new HA and DR design requirements;
- Replacing any access points that cannot be configured with FlexConnect technology or are at the vendor’s end of life/support;
- Reconfiguring the network design for Data Center wireless controllers to improve resilience by providing redundant links and improve throughput by using both connected links for data;
- Installing licenses and upgrade the Cisco ISE to version 2.3; and,
- Evaluating the need for APEX licensing and installation to improve end user experience.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply online today!
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please note that your application does not signify the beginning of employment with Eagle and that employment with Eagle will only commence when placed on an assignment as a temporary employee of Eagle.


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A Louisiana teacher had a great reson for standing in his socks during his school’s graduation ceremony. John Butler who teaches at Hahnville High School in Boutte, Louisiana gave a student Daverius Peters, the shoes off of his own feet according to Yahoo.com.
“Daverius came up to me in a panic and he said, ‘Mr. John, they’re not going to let me graduate.’ And I said, ‘Why?’ And he said, ‘Because of the shoes that I’m wearing,’” Butler told the news station.
A school representative barred Peters from the ceremony citing his black sneakers with white soles didn’t meet the dress code for the ceremony. The 18-year-old said he was pacing outside when he saw Butler and told him what happened.
“It was just a no-brainer to me to just take my shoes off and give them to him,” Butler said.
The shoes were two size too big but got the job done.
“So I just slipped them on like slippers” Peters said. The teen told CBS News that, “I felt the joy. The whole day, I couldn’t wait to 6 o’clock, couldn’t wait to get ready to graduate across the stage.”
Peters said Butler is “he’s a hero.”
“Be kind to one another, be thoughtful, be empathetic, try to understand where other people are coming from. I just try my best to be the best human that I possibly can best for my kids. And I try to lead by example every day,” Butler said.
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1set 8-inch Lawn Mower Trimmer Head Wire Pruner Brush Cutter Garden Cleaning Tool 6-piece set
--Designed specifically for garden use: it can effectively remove all unwanted weeds in the lawn or garden.
--Easy to install: you can complete it indepdently
--Function: It helps to remove all weeds around the tree without cutting down or hurting the tree and will not damage your vases, trees, garden furniture, etc.
--8'' large cutting diameter: can cut grass in a large range

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Ecstatic Witchcraft: Magick, Philosophy and Trance in the Shamanic Craft (New)
by Parma, Gede
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Book ID: 9780738732992, 0738732990
Many modern Witches yearn for a deeper, more primal, and more authentic form of witchcraft. This timely book by award-winning author Gede Parma invites Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and other seekers down a shamanic path that embraces the ecstatic, the wild, the gnostic, the transformative, and the visionary.
This unique guide presents a shamanic craft apprenticeship that readers can incorporate into their own spiritual journey. It includes techniques and rituals for fundamental shamanic practices, including drawing down the gods, working with spirit allies, moving between the worlds, ecstatic spellcraft, healing, and divination. It is designed to deepen and enhance the path already being followed by the reader.
The Voynich Manuscript
Yale University Press
Many call the fifteenth-century codex, commonly known as the Voynich Manuscript, the world s most mysterious book. Written in an unknown script by an unknown author, the manuscript has no clearer purpose now than when it was rediscovered in 1912 by rare books dealer Wilfrid Voynich. The manuscript appears and disappears throughout history, from the library of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to a secret sale of books in 1903 by the Society of Jesus in Rome. The book s language has eluded deciphe...More
The Accidental Shaman: Journeys with Plant Teachers and Other Spirit Allies
Charing, Howard G
Inner Traditions / Bear & Company
After surviving a serious elevator crash in London, Howard G. Charing found he had developed healing touch as well as the ability to hear voices and experience visions--just as a healer in Italy had predicted only a week before the accident. He began using his abilities to heal but felt he needed more guidance and training. He first connected with a national spiritual healing organization, only to be told he was doing everything wrong. Then, through a friend, he discovered shamanism.
The Luminous Stone: Lucifer in Western Esotericism (Western Esotericism in Context)
Schulke, Daniel A. (ed)
Three Hands Press
Limited to 800 copies
The Arcanum of the 'fallen angel' Lucifer evokes such concepts as heresy, rebellion, pride, liberation from the bonds of demiurgic oppression, and impetus for human evolution. Meaning 'light bearer', Lucifer has, from his earliest origins, been hailed by religious and artistic countercultures as a patron saint of enlightenment -- the essential quality embodying overthrow of ignorance and the inspired process of revelation. Allied to ancient Gnostic cosmological concepti...
LIBER SPIRITUUM: A Compendium of Writings on Angels and Other Spirits in Modern Magick
Forrest, Adam (ed)
Book is limited to 500 hand numbered hardcover copies printed in two colors and bound in faux leather silk-touch cloth, 252 pages, Foil stamp on both the front and back boards with a full color frontispiece by acclaimed artist Caniglia and sewn in satin bookmark.
About the book:
For Liber Spirituum: A Compendium of Writings on Angels and Other Spirits in Modern Magick, Azoth Press has assembled a group of nine of the foremost writers in the field of ceremonial magick, representi...

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The human body is controlled by three critical components Kapha, Vata, and Pitta. Any imbalance in these three components is dubbed as Tridosha. Due to the imbalance, the body can be afflicted by several diseases.
According to Ayurveda, 75% of diseases are due to Tridosha. Astrology has always served as a complement to Ayurveda. According to Swami, Ramdev, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are called Tridosha. Due to their imbalance, there are problems of chronic disease. According to Ayurveda, Kapha dosha has 28 diseases, Pitta disease has 40 diseases, and Vata dosha has 80 diseases.
Only after knowing the cause of the disease with the help of astrology other treatments can be attempted so that the Tridosha disease can be cured from the root. Kapha in the morning, Pitta in the day, and Vata dosha in nature dominate at night. Similarly, in childhood, youth, and old age, the sequence of these three doshas is the same. Through this article, we will learn about the various diseases caused by Tridosha and about the effect of planets and zodiac signs through which they are effective.
Tridosha And Effects Of Planet And Zodiac Sign
Due to viral or flu, phlegm is formed in the throat and starts coming out with a cough. Due to allergic reactions, there is a problem with the formation of phlegm in the throat. If phlegm continues to build up for a long time, then it can also be a symptom of some severe disease related to the lungs. The lungs and lower respiratory tract produce Kapha.
The effect of cough Tridosha is more in juveniles. More phlegm is produced. Common colds, excessive sleep, lethargy, obesity, diabetes, asthma, coldness in the body, itching, problems with urination, and sweating are the common symptoms. Moon is the main factor that increases this defect. In addition, the malefic effect of planets on Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces also increases phlegm.
Pitta resides prominently in many places in the body, and their functions differ. According to Ayurveda, not one or two but 40 diseases can occur if Pitta is imbalanced.
Due to the pitta nature, the body remains hot. Hair graying at young age, blood-shod or yellow eyes, yellow color of urine, diarrhea, paling of nails and skin, bleeding from the nose, burning sensation in urine, excessive hunger, excessive sweating, heart disease, high blood pressure, fever, tuberculosis, etc. are caused by Pitta. Sun is the planet that increases Pitta. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius signs also increased bile production.
Excessive fasting, excessive exercise, long brisk walks, and other similar activities for weight loss can aggravate Vata. In the cold winter weather, Vata increases at the skin level due to dryness. Foods that dry the mouth, skin, or stools raise dryness and aggravate Vata.
The effect of Vata dosha is seen more in old age. At this time, many Vata-borne diseases afflict the senior person. Arthritis, bone diseases, rickets, flatulence, hair weakness and dryness, mental disorders, eye diseases, etc., are the common ramification of Vata. Saturn is the contributing factor for Vata. When Shani is in Lagnesh or Shashtesh, the person suffers from Vata-borne diseases. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are Vata signs.
Apart from the position of Ascendant and Lord of Ascendant in the horoscope, these Vatadi Doshas are known from the sixth and eleventh houses. Apart from this, there will be diseases related to the planet to which the Dasha is related. Sun-Pith, Moon-Kapha, Mangal-Pith, Mercury-combined with all three Prakriti, Jupiter-Pith and Kapha, Venus-Water and Air, and Saturn-Vayu Prakriti. There are more phlegm-related diseases if there is Dasha of Mercury, Moon, or Venus in childhood. If there is Dasha of Mars and Sun in youth, the person has more bile diseases and gets angrier. In old age, the effects of Shani, Venus, and Rahu cause dry diseases to the person.

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As per the operational guidelines issued by Department of Financial Services, the scheme can be availed by borrowers in specified loan accounts for a period from March 1 to August 31, 2020.
"Borrowers who have loan accounts having sanctioned limits and outstanding amount of not exceeding Rs 2 crore (aggregate of all facilities with lending institutions) as on February 29 shall be eligible for the scheme," it said.
As per the scheme, the lending institutions shall credit the difference between compound interest and simple interest with regard to the eligible borrowers in respective accounts for the said period irrespective of whether the borrower fully or partially availed the moratorium on repayment of loan announced by the RBI on March 27, 2020.
The scheme is applicable on those who have not availed the moratorium scheme and continued with the repayment of loans.
The lending institutions after crediting the amount will claim the reimbursement from the central government.
According to sources, the government will have to shell out Rs 6,500 crore for the implementation of the scheme.
Hearing the matter on October 14, the Supreme Court observed that it was concerned about how the benefit of interest waiver would be given to borrowers and said the Centre has taken a "welcome decision" by taking note of plight of the common man, but authorities have not issued any order in this regard.
"Something concrete has to be done," a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan had said, adding, "Benefits of waivers to borrowers up to Rs 2 crore must be implemented as soon as possible."
The Centre recently told the apex court that going any further than the fiscal policy decisions already taken, such as waiver of compound interest charged on loans of up to Rs 2 crore for six months moratorium period, may be "detrimental" to the overall economic scenario, the national economy and banks may not take "inevitable financial constraints".
The top court is hearing a batch of petitions which have raised issues concerning the six-month loan moratorium period announced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bench, also comprising Justices R S Reddy and M R Shah, said when authorities have decided something then it has to be implemented.


Mattresses can get pretty dirty over time.
An unprotected mattress can become stained quite quickly: the natural perspiration at night, the constant shedding of dead skin cells, the oil the skin produces and other factors can produce a “wet spot” on the bed.
If you don’t use a mattress protector, all this can soak through your sheets into the mattress and once there, it is almost impossible to get it out.
If you don’t protect your mattress, you will be sleeping in a dirty bed. BSensible prevents all this!
Your mattress is one of the most important bedroom investments. You need to protect it.
BSensible is made from TENCEL/SMARTCEL and laminated with polyurethane.
TENCEL is a cellulose fibre made 100% from wood, mainly from Eucalyptus and it deals with moisture like no other.
No slide, no crinkle. BSensible fits to your mattress and enhances your comfort.
No, it’s noiseless. BSensible is completely discreet!
BSensible is breathable and preserves all the properties of the mattress.
BSensible bedding products are designed and manufactured by Bedding Industrial Begudà SL. It is a European product, made in Catalonia, Spain.
BSensible is the only product to act in a similar way to skin, and in addition is a 2-in-1 product, which means it can be used as a mattress protector and as a fitted sheet.
BSensible combines cosmetic properties, freshness, thermo-regulation, waterproofing, stretchability and breathability. All these benefits ensure you have a healthy, refreshing and comfortable night’s sleep.
BSensible products keep mattresses & pillows clean by:
Preventing moisture/liquids (sweat, spills, vomit, etc.) from penetrating and at the same time preventing damage to the surface and interior of the mattress.
BSensible products also offer:
- Dust mites.
- Bacteria growth.
- Related allergies such as asthma, eczema, etc.
Mattress warranty protection.
BSensible is made from soft and breathable fabric. It has thermoregulating properties to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.
Generally speaking, anti-bacterial/anti-dust mites mattresses undergo chemical treatments to reduce the bacteria/dust-mites colonies in the first few years, but after a period of time these effects are completely lost.
BSensible is a unique hypoallergenic fabric that acts effectively as a natural barrier against bacteria/dust-mites without the use of chemical treatments.
No. Unlike conventional anti-bacterial mattress protectors on the market, BSensible products do not contain any harmful chemicals. What’s more, BSensible products are Oeko-tex Standard 100 certified.
Products are also suitable for use with babies.
Yes. We recommend hanging it up with textile side facing out and the laminated side facing in.
We recommend you use our mattress encasement as a barrier and to prevent against bed bugs, dust mites, bacteria and fungi.
Due to the excellent moisture absorption of Tencel, the development of mould and dust mites is prevented. A dry sleeping area prevents water condensation, which makes the formation of mould impossible, as well as a drastically reducing the concentration of dust mites.
The fibre composition of Dermofresh fabric contains the essential trace element zinc. Zinc is vital for the body and skin. It helps to protect against infections and promotes healing.
Dermofresh fabric combines the best properties of Tencel and zinc oxide, which remain active throughout the life cycle of the product, even after repeated washing and drying.
BSensible takes care of your skin while you are sleeping.
Yes, but it could shorten the life of the BSensible product and your mattress.
Please follow the washing instructions carefully.
To remove blood stains rinse the product under cold water. This dissolves and removes most of the stain. What remains is mostly fat which should disappear after washing the product with hot water and an alkaline detergent.


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Boasting one of the most diverse and interesting casts of characters, Overwatch’s list of heroes has someone of any background or playstyle to enjoy or connect with.
Now at over 30 characters, Overwatch’s roster of heroes, scientists, oddities, and more began with a short list of personalities that were initially revealed during BlizzCon 2014.
Overwatch was revealed for the first time at that same BlizzCon with a cinematic trailer featuring Tracer, Winston, Reaper, and Widowmaker. Those four heroes were just a fraction of the original cast of characters.
Alongside the reveal of the game, Blizzard also revealed the initial 12 heroes.
Who were the original 12 Overwatch characters?
It was from this list of heroes that Overwatch was born and expanded upon. When the game launched in 2016, there were 21 starting heroes. Now, the list keeps growing and the heroes get more powerful and interesting.
The list will grow even more in Overwatch 2, which is in development.


text: We went to Bubby's today after hanging out in the park below the Manhattan Bridge. Basically everything was either pretty awful or overpriced or both. My husband ordered the seven spice chicken which, though flavorful, was dry and at $13.95, overpriced. The kid's menu cheese quesadilla that my daughter ordered, though cheap, was very greasy. I ordered an arugula salad with roasted pear and parmesan slivers. I am unclear what they did with the pear--it was steeped in something it shouldn't of been and tasted wierd, the cheese was sliced too thick and tasted gummy. What I was most perturbed about was the pie--we ordered a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. The crust tasted like a refrigerator, had no flakiness whatsoever and left a bad aftertaste. It might of been tasty when it was first baked but it didn't taste like it had been baked recently. The place just seems very out of control. The busboy was unable to keep track of his tables and the waiter, though nice seemed to have far to many tables. At the end of the meal I was feeling desperate to leave. Just because it is a "kid-friendly" restaurant that is no excuse for the food to be so bad.

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East Dublin, GA, USA
Located in Dublin, GA, Lear West Fabrication is a steel fabrication company that prides itself on being multi-generational, family-owned, woman-owned, and community oriented. We have over 50 years of combined experience in the steel industry, and our new facility comes equipped with 23 acres of space for growth. Our team is dedicated to establishing apprenticeship opportunities with local technical universities to train the future workforce. By adapting education to real-life software and skillsets, we aim to deliver steel fabrication services that meet the needs of all customer segments. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, we are committed to increasing production and penetrating new markets in the highrise, automobile, manufacturing, aerospace, and marine industries.Something looks off?


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2 militants killed in Kunduz clash
KUNDUZ CITY (PAN): Two Taliban militants were killed and three others injured during a clash with a joint Afghan-international security force in northern Kunduz province, an official said on Saturday.
The clash erupted after a group of insurgents attacked the joint patrol in the Lala Maidan area of Aliabad district late on Friday night, police spokesman Syed Sarwar Hussaini told Pajhwok Afghan News.The joint force suffered no casualties in the attack, he said.
But a Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claimed that three policemen were killed and a fourth injured during the ambush. He denied the fighters had suffered casualties.
Meanwhile, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said a number of militants were detained during a joint operation in the province.
Without disclosing the exact location, the force said the offensive targeted a Taliban leader who regulated attacks against Afghan forces.
But Sarwar Hussain expressed his unawareness about the operation.
Download “Pajhwok” mobile App, on your smartphone to read and access latest news, features, interviews, videos and photos about Afghanistan.


Kershaw Leek Fossilized Woolly Mammoth Bone Collection
Fossilized Woolly Mammoth Bone
The material in these knives is fossilized Woolly Mammoth Bone, from Siberia, and over 10-15,000 years old. Woolly Mammoth Bones were used as construction material for dwellings by both Neanderthals and modern Humans during the ice age. Bones were made into various tools, furniture and musical instruments. Large Bones, such as shoulder bones, were also used to cover dead human bodies when buried.
The Kershaw Leek just may be the ideal EDC (everyday carry). With its 3-inch blade, the Leek is a good-sized knife, but not too big. The slim design makes it easy to carry and its razor-sharp blade of high-performance Sandvik 14C28N means it can take care of a full range of cutting tasks.
We offer the Kershaw Leek in three different blade styles, the classic Plain blade, the serrated back Combo, and the amazing Composite blade.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Composite Blade Leek is…well, the Composite Blade. The wavy copper line you see running through the blade is the brazing that permanently joins the razor-sharp, durable D2 cutting edge to the Sandvik 14C28N spine. The combination of these two steels enables us to give you a blade that not only looks cool, but also provides the best of two steel worlds.
On the edge is a high-carbon, high-chromium D2 steel capable of taking and holding an incredible edge. On the spine is high-performance Sandvik 14C28N. With a Composite Blade, each type of steel is allowed to do what it does best. The Composite Blade Leek shares its 3-inch blade, slim, easy-to-carry design, and versatility with other Leeks.
Please note: This knife is equipped with a clip on one side. Not Available Double Sided due To Locking Mechanism on Back.


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Shy Boy, Monty Robert’s mustang companion, is finally telling his story…through his eyes and interpreted by Monty Roberts.
Beautifully illustrated, his tale is a compelling read for people of all ages.
Shy Boy’s life begins in the Nevada mountains, where he is born into a herd of wild American mustangs. Seeing the world through his eyes, you experience his first encounter with the humans who capture him from the wild as a three-year-old stallion. His surprise at meeting Monty, a man who moves and speaks like a horse, develops into a bond of trust that will last a lifetime.
Shy Boy takes us on a unique journey through the mind of the horse, encountering obstacles, challenges and rewarding experiences. His confident yet questioning nature makes him a natural storyteller as he recounts the amazing journey life has taken him on.
An utterly unique and uplifting adventure story, you will find yourself falling in love with this horse and his message.
Watch Monty and a student use desensitisation to cause your horse to accept such potential “predators” as plastic bags and balloons. Have
more fun with your horse by enjoying routines that take your horse from wild and spooky to relaxed and happy.
Running time: 55 minutes
The Three-Disc DVD series take Join-Up training principles and applies them to common remedial horse behavior. The Fix-Up series applies Monty’s principles to challenging situations such as crossing water, preparing for the farrier, trailer loading, as well as challenging behaviours such as kicking and pulling back. Monty walks you through each challenging behaviour, showing you how the horse’s instincts affect their actions – and how to use this same instinctual behaviour to train your horse.
Running time: 220 minutes

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This is a spectacular Kokeshi and a rare find. She was handmade by the renown artisan Chiyomatsu Kanou. She wears a kimono with a rich flower pattern and a beautiful ribbon. This kokeshi is still in very good condition for vintage. Just a few small scuff marks.
Height: 60 cm!! Diameter foot: 10,7 cm Weight: 4126 g. Style: Creative - Sosaku Signed by the artisan: Yes
Please look at the pictures carefully to assess the condition of the item.

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Helical Anchors for Repair Applications
In construction, underpinning is the process of strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of an existing building or other structure. In the utility industry common applications include substation platforms, equipment pads and existing structures. Underpinning may be necessary for a variety of reasons:
- The original foundation is simply not strong or stable enough
- The usage or loads of the structure has changed
- The properties of the soil supporting the foundation may have changed (possibly through subsidence) or were mischaracterized during design
- The construction of nearby structures necessitates the excavation of soil supporting existing foundations
- It is more economical, due to land price or otherwise, to work on the present structure's foundation than to build a new one
Underpinning is accomplished by extending the foundation in depth or width so it either rests on a more supportive soil stratum or distributes its load across a greater area. Underpinning a foundation generally requires a steel bracketing system to connect the helical pile to the existing foundation. Foundation brackets come in many styles and configurations depending on structural requirements. Engineered eccentric brackets are the most common style of underpinning bracket. These brackets are engineered to be placed along the side of the foundation and transfer the foundations load to the pile member. This type of bracketing system can support ultimate loads of over 100kips.
As the above definition of underpinning states, "Underpinning is accomplished by extending the foundation in depth or width...", the goal is to develop load bearing on deeper or more stable soils. ECP has developed and patented several styles of piling systems to meet this requirement. Steel piling systems allow contractors to move beyond active soils that can move with fluctuations in temperature or moisture levels. Being able to get past these active soils is the key to permanently underpinning a structure.
Once the foundation repair piles are installed, often times, there becomes a need to lift the structure back to designed elevation. Lifting a structure is a very complicated and delicate process that should only be attempted by a trained foundation repair expert. ECP recommends that a registered professional engineer monitors all structural activities. Most engineering firms require that a structural lift only be performed with a hydraulic manifold system. ECP has developed the most extensive manifold lifting system in conjunction with Enerpac hydraulic equipment. This lifting system was designed for the precise control and stability required during a structural lift.


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Lady of many Shapes and Colors Abstract
This a woman made from an earlier drawing I was not at all happy with, Halloween Mask I've always enjoyed abstract. So I decided to use the tait line tool and see what I could do with it. After much inevident, experimenting I arrived here.
Created Nov 04, 2012. Unless noted Copyright 2012 caballita33 .


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Kane Brown is showing off his built-up biceps on the new single cover of his latest song, “One Mississippi” which will be out next Friday (8/20).
As we wrote recently, he’s been working out during the pandemic and getting pretty buff.
In the photo on the cover of the new single, Kane is wearing a black tank top to highlight his new bulky arms standing in front of a classic car.
Brown posted to Instagram, “10 days new radio single.”
Kane’s wife Katelyn also shared a photo of herself on her Instagram to match her husband.
She wrote, “Needed to match Kane’s Polaris 🏁.”


text: JessiAnne “Griffin” Rooms is a two-spirit, non-binary Native American (Hoopa Valley Tribe) singer, author, artist, and animator. Griffin has written many stories, though none have reached infamy as of yet, however they hold out hope that one day they will! Their stories and fantasy world’s mainly center on queer, disabled and/or neuro divergent characters of color. They hope to show the world all about different indigenous tribes, including but not limited to their own. They’re currently studying digital design and is a self taught artist in several graphic design, animation and visual effects programs. Mx. Rooms grew up in Harrah, Oklahoma — pretty much as small town as you can get. They still live in Oklahoma, despite all the horrible laws and discrimination they face. They aim to help people from similar upbringing to love themselves despite all the hate in the world!


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When choosing a probiotic dietary supplement, you should pay attention to quality. After all, all urgently needed little helpers should actually arrive in the intestines. BIOMES
food supplements are tailored to the individual weak points of the intestinal flora. The high-quality bacterial cultures, vitamins and minerals have been carefully selected by BIOMES
scientists and are produced under the highest quality standards in Germany. They can be purchased under the brand BIOM.
uniq and are recommended on the basis of the analysis of the intestinal flora with the INTEST.pro
If you are not sure if your bowel has been affected by antibiotics or if you are generally interested in how your bowel flora is doing, just test it out. BIOMES
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can find out in detail which bacteria live in your bowel - and how many of them. Finally, the bacteria ratio also plays a decisive role.
Based on the results, you will receive concrete recommendations on how to rebuild your intestinal flora - whether after antibiotics or not.


We have the ability to source carpet from all Australian Carpet manufactures. The companies listed below are just a few of these.
Redbook Carpets is one of Australia's most recognised brands
Manufacturing for over fifty years, they have an enormous
selection of stylish and colourful carpets. The Redbook experienced
team of designers have put together one of the finest carpet
collections in the region.
Focusing on the latest interior fashion trends, your home
will come alive with an inspirational array of styles and
a diverse palette of colours to choose from.
Redbook Carpets manufactures over 40 products which are sold
through an aligned network of branches. Their premium range
of products are part of the Luxura Collection.
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Minster Carpets have been manufacturing carpet since the turn
of the century. They have been renowned for producing hardwearing
and durable carpets, but have never sacrificed quality, fashion
and taste in their development.
Now one of the pre-eminent brands of carpet across this region,
they produce over 40 products that are distributed through
aligned retail networks.
Inspired by nature, the Invicta brand of carpets have been
part of Australian life for over fifty years. Specialising
in the development of wool and wool blend carpets, Invicta
will bring beauty, style and comfort to any environment.
Invicta manufacture over 200 products that are distributed
through aligned retailers across Australia and New Zealand.
With the passing of time and ever-evolving requirements of
markets, the products have changed to fulfil customer needs.
Today, Godfrey Hirst manufactures high quality carpets and
floor coverings. With the introduction of new technology,
Godfrey Hirst proudly offers carpet designs that achieve acclaimed
success within Australia and internationally.
Godfrey Hirst continues to be a leader in Australia and international
markets. Today, products and technology are at the leading
edge to satisfy a greater customer base, in more homes, in
more offices, in more countries.
A special selection of carpets made especially for The Carpet
Man to reflect the current trends in colour and style.
These carpets have a quality range to suite all budgets and
tastes. They consist of Wool, Nylon and Wool Blend carpets
made in Australia by the worlds leading carpet manufacturer.


This financial year Australian government and its department of home affairs bring a piece of pleasing news for all the PR’s those who want their parents to stay with them and for all the parents who have been visiting their kids only for few days. Now with the new policies announced on 1 March 2019 permits you to stay for a longer time with your family than the Visitor Visas.
The commencement for sponsoring starts on 17th April 2019 and once the application has been approved, the sponsored parent can apply for the visa from 1st July 2019.
Unlike the visitor visa, you get to stay for a more extended period i.e. for five long years with their children and grandchildren and spend quality time with them.
It also provides you with another benefit wherein you can travel to Australia temporarily to spend time while you have applied for a permanent parent visa and it is being processed.
THE VISA & IT’S CURRENT BYPATHS
While this gives you benefits where the parent gets to stay for a longer time than the regular visitor visa. The standard Visitor Visa and its policies have no change, and this also gives you relief by allowing you to temporarily visit your children and grandchildren residing in Australia Temporarily while your application for permanent parent visa is being processed.
It comes into the role to resolve the community concern about the limited number of parent places in the migration program and its long waiting periods keeping you away from the happiness of the family that waits for you.
However, it brings you in a good position to resolve which one is more convenient for your circumstances knowing that each visa has its requirements, visa application charges, conditions and stay periods.
Sponsorship for this can be given to two parents at once so that the number of parents can enjoy the benefits. Sponsors must be able to provide financial support and accommodation for their parent in Australia, also should be able to offer health expenses for them.
Sponsors must follow specific criteria, such as:
While applying for the sponsorship, the sponsor must fulfil the relationship requirements
The sponsor must hold an Australian Citizenship/be a permanent resident or should be a privileged New Zealand Citizen who has generally been residing in Australia for four years.
The sponsor must have met any prior sponsorship obligations.
- You must not have any information that is negative or harmful excepting that it is justifiable to neglect the information.
- Must have no debts to the Commonwealth or public health debts until appropriate preparations have been made for pending payment.
- Should have a nominal household income to threshold the expenses that will occur during their parents stay in Australia.
In this you are not supposed to put the information out about the balance of the family, meaning not necessarily be the child of both the parents. As well the parent should be the biological, adopted or step-parent of the sponsor.
The conditions that must be followed:
- An authorized parent sponsor must sponsor you.
- You should be staying outside Australia for minimum 90 days if you already have a Sponsored parent (temporary) visa prior.
- You must have funds access with proper documentation and documentation of the health insurance.
- You should not have any pending public health debts and fulfill health, character and national security requirements.
This new visa allows the parents to stay for 5 years at a time. However, you should be outside of Australia for a minimum of 90days to apply for a consecutive Sponsored parent (Temporary) visa. Hence a parent will be able to hold the visa for 10 years of stay in Australia, after which you must either leave Australia or apply for a different visa that allows you to stay in Australia as you will not be granted a further Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa.
The visa Approval will depend on factors like the number of applications that have been lodged in, how prompt you respond to the additional information that is required, whether the complete information has been provided or not.
This new visa will not allow you to work. You are subjected to "no work" conditions.
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Everything You Need to Know Going into 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier'
Stream the Marvel Studios original series on Disney+ now!
Marvel Studios' action-packed new series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, is now officially streaming exclusively on Disney+!
All eyes are on the shield, as Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) decide to team up—or rather, work together—when a new global threat launches them into an unexpected mission that may hit too close to home.
Well, what do you need to know to get ready for the high-octane series? Glad you asked! In the video above Marvel host Langston Belton hosts a lightning round with series stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, series director Kari Skogland, and series head writer Malcolm Spellman on all the crucial things you need to know.
Before you go forward, you must go back, so let's dive into Sam and Bucky's most memorable moments:
We have the following handy primers:
- Where We Last Left Off with Sam Wilson (Falcon)
- Where We Last Left Off with Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier)
- Where We Last Left Off with Sharon Carter
- Where We Last Left Off with Zemo
Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman as head writer, the six-episode series stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Emily VanCamp and Daniel Brühl. The series also features Erin Kellyman, Georges St. Pierre, Amy Aquino, Adepero Oduye and Danny Ramirez.
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is now streaming exclusively on Disney+!
Looking for more Marvel movies and shows to stream? Check out everything on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ right here, and where to find all your favorite Super Heroes right here. Sign up for Disney+ and start streaming now!
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Can’t-miss news and updates from across the Marvel Universe!

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Between fantasy and industrialization:
The architects Hedwig Feldmann and Hans Adler from Weimar Germany to USSR
Workshop promoted by the Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut and the Università degli studi di Firenze
This workshop aims at studying a recent donation to the Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense in Milan: the unpublished correspondence of architects Hedwig Feldmann and Hans Edward Adler, dating back to their stay in the USSR (1930-1933), and their collection of 257 Soviet children's books, most of which were published between the 1920s and 1933.
Hedwig Feldmann was one of the women, together with Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, to be part of architect Ernst May's 'brigade' in the Soviet Union. The architect Hans Edward Adler worked for May in the USSR and married Hedwig. From 1932 the couple worked in Soviet Asia, in Tajikistan, independently from May. The workshop explores the personalities of the Adlers, the context in which they worked and their collection of children's books, many of which deal with the transformations of industrialization, a process to which May's brigade contributed.
To participate please register at: https://form.jotform.com/220093155786358
This event will be documented photographically and/or recorded on video. Please let us know if you do not agree with the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz using images in which you might be recognizable for event documentation and public relation purposes (e.g. social media).


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About this event
Every year, people around the country use Dying Matters Awareness Week as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them.
However they start the conversation, and however they do it, they never find it as challenging as they feared, and they always feel better for having got talking.
Find out more on the Dying Matters website
Alternatively you can join the conversation on social media:

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Gone are the days when individuals had to rely solely on traditional employment models. The rise of the internet and the democratization of digital tools have allowed professionals to take control of their careers and work on projects of their choice. Upwork has capitalized on this changing landscape, connecting millions of freelancers with clients from around the world, providing them with endless opportunities to showcase their skills and talents.
For workers, the benefits of freelancing on Upwork are immense. The platform allows individuals to work from the comfort of their own homes or any location of their choice, eliminating the need for tedious commutes and rigid schedules. Freelancers can enjoy flexible working hours, setting their own rates and choosing projects that align with their interests and expertise. In addition, Upwork provides a level of autonomy and freedom that is often lacking in traditional employment settings.
Businesses too have begun to recognize the advantages of engaging freelancers through Upwork. They can tap into a global pool of talented professionals, enabling them to find the perfect match for their project requirements. This flexibility allows businesses to scale up or down quickly without the complications of hiring and onboarding full-time employees. On Upwork, companies can find experts in a wide range of fields, from graphic design and software development to marketing and copywriting.
Moreover, Upwork provides businesses with the opportunity to tap into the gig economy and leverage specialized skills on a per-project basis. This not only saves costs but also allows companies to access a diverse talent pool. Through the platform, businesses can seamlessly collaborate with freelancers, manage projects, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
The impact of Upwork and the freelance revolution on the global economy cannot be overstated. According to a study by Upwork and the Freelancers Union, more than 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019, contributing over $1 trillion to the US economy. These numbers are only expected to grow as the world becomes more interconnected and technology continues to advance.
However, the freelance industry is not without its challenges. Upwork has faced criticism for its fee structure and the intense competition among freelancers, which can drive rates down. Yet, the platform continues to evolve, introducing new features and tools to improve the user experience and provide greater transparency.
As we look to the future, one thing is clear: freelancing and platforms like Upwork are here to stay. With the rapid advancement of technology and the need for flexibility in the workforce, the gig economy is poised to reshape how we work and do business. Upwork, with its scale and reach, is at the forefront of this revolution, connecting talented individuals with exciting opportunities and providing businesses with the agility to thrive in the digital age.


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Happy Holidays Barbie 1996, collectors plate
$23.00 $23.00 w/box & coa
Limited edition collector plate liscenced by Mattel and issued by Enesco for the Happy Holidays Barbie series. This plate portrays the 1996 holiday Barbie which is wearing the burgundy velvet gown with gold lam`e. Plate measures 8 1/4" and was limited to one year of production and is hand numbered. Comes in the original box with certificate of authenticity. Pristine condition.


Kanye West is a child of social networking and hip-hop. And he knows about all kinds of music and popular culture. The guy has a real wide palette to play with. That’s all over Yeezus. There are moments of supreme beauty and greatness on this record, and then some of it is the same old shit. But the guy really, really, really is talented. He’s really trying to raise the bar. No one’s near doing what he’s doing, it’s not even on the same planet.
He gives some great insight into aspects of each song that give a simple breakdown of what Kanye is shooting for. Here’s what he had to say about New Slaves, my favorite song on the album:
There are more contradictions on “New Slaves,” where he says “Fuck you and your Hamptons house.” But God only knows how much he’s spending wherever he is. He’s trying to have it both ways — he’s the upstart but he’s got it all, so he frowns on it. Some people might say that makes him complicated, but it’s not really that complicated. He kind of wants to retain his street cred even though he got so popular. And I think he thinks people are going to think he’s become one of them — so he’s going to very great lengths to claim that he’s not. On “New Slaves,” he’s accusing everyone of being materialistic but you know, when guys do something like that, it’s always like, “But we’re the exception. It’s all those other people, but we know better.”
“New Slaves” has that line “Y’all throwin’ contracts at me/ You know that niggas can’t read.” Wow, wow, wow. That is an amazing thing to put in a lyric. That’s a serious accusation in the middle of this rant at other people: an accusation of himself. As if he’s some piece of shit from the street who doesn’t know nothing. Yeah, right — your mom was a college English professor.


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So you only collect American currency? Not currency, coins. And yes, I collect mainly American coins. My wife is German, and her parents have given me some commemorative German coins, like a 10-euro coin.
How much are those two nickels worth again?Just these two here, at 10 cents face value, are $2,100.
That’s insane. How long have you been collecting all this?Well, I was collecting for a while when I was a kid, but back then I’d need … say, a new baseball glove, so I’d sell my collection.
How did you get back into it? I was messing around on a Web site … and I said, “I’ve got to have that.” And I’m not the kind of person who can have just one coin. It’s not just a collection, though. It’s an investment. It’s a downpayment on a house when I retire. I have about 60 grand worth of coins.
You mentioned before that one of the interesting things about your collection are the “Red Books.” Can you explain that? Yeah. I have every single edition of the Red Book (the informal title of “A Guide Book of United States Coins,” an annual American coin-pricing guide published since 1946). According to research for an article on www.about.com, I’m the only private citizen who has a complete set.
What about your wife and kids? Do they have any interest in all this?Well, I tried to get my kids into collecting … and there wasn’t really an interest. And it is an expensive hobby and I don’t want to be supporting their habit when I have a hard enough time supporting mine.
If you retire and sell your collection to buy a house, will you start over?As long as there are coins out there to collect, I’ll keep collecting. It’s history. You hold this 1974 “Large Cent.” You wonder: If this coin could talk, what would it say? Who’s held this coin in their hand?
If there was one or two coins — price being no object — that you could have right now, what would they be?Definitely an 1895 Morgan silver dollar. It’s $30,000. And a 1916 Standing Liberty quarter. There are more … you know I could sit here and talk all night about coins.
So is it nice to know your family supports you in all this? The kids and wife look at me like, “I can’t believe you’d spend that much for a nickel.”
Staff Sgt. Warren WhiteAge:61Title:Military policeman at Warner Barracks, Bamberg, GermanyClaim to fame: Numismatist – coin collector – specializing in U.S. money
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Call me naive, but I find it flabbergasting that major amendments to Bill 78, Québec’s new law criminalizing student strikes, were passed and inserted into the official record of the provincial legislature as hastily scrawled handwritten notes.
Bill 78 was drafted on Thursday, introduced on Thursday night, and debated for 21 straight hours before passage. The amendments in question were adopted on a single party-line vote, as was the bill itself. (The opposition offered a number of laudable amendments, in typewritten form, but all were rejected by the majority.)
What makes this haste extraordinary is the sweeping character of the bill, which regulates not only student strike actions but also any demonstration of any kind at which more than fifty people are in attendance. Several provisions of the bill are so vague that critics of the government have expressed doubt that they can be coherently interpreted — and when asked about these provisions, government officials waved them off with airy expressions of confidence in police and judges’ judgment.
This is big stuff, in other words. A major, controversial law in a delicate area. And it was written and passed on the fly.
You can’t look at these scribbled documents, festooned with false starts and marginal insertions — documents which, again, as of this morning make up a part of the official public text of a law which is even now in force in a province of eight million people — and have any confidence in the sobriety of the process that produced them. You can’t look at these amendments and believe that their authors took the fundamental questions of freedom of speech and assembly at stake with any kind of seriousness.
It’s an embarrassment.


From KHN: Kaiser Health News
Health insurance isn’t simple. Neither are government regulations. Put the two together and things can get confusing fast.
So it’s not surprising that federal regulators took a stab at making things a bit more straightforward for consumers in new rules unveiled in late February and published Tuesday in the Federal Register. Because those rules are part of a 530-page, dizzying array of changes set for next year and beyond, here are three specific changes finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services that affect consumers who buy their own health insurance in one of the 38 states using the online federal insurance exchange.”


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Barrett confirmation hearing casts spotlight on Sen. Collins' record on Trump judges
The confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Justice Nominee Amy Coney Barrett is casting a spotlight on Maine Sen. Susan Collins and her record supporting judicial nominees of President Trump.
At a campaign stop in Pittsfield on Monday, Collis said she applies the same standards to judicial nominees regardless of who is president.
"I have supported the same percentage of judges nominated by President Trump as I did for President Obama," Collins said.
Collins voted to confirm Obama's two Supreme Court nominees: Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.
Collins called attacks by Democrats and her opponent, Sara Gideon, on her confirming 181 of 191 Trump nominees "misleading."
"What she doesn't tell you about those 181 judges is that (Maine Senator) Angus King supported more than 100 of them."
King has supported 52% of Trump's judicial nominees, compared to 95% for Collins.
Particularly, Gideon takes issue with five appeals court judges she considers hostile to reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act, including Judge Leonard Grasz from Nebraska.
"He was confirmed even though the American Bar Association had said he was 'unqualified' to become a judge," Gideon said on Oct. 8. "They also noted some of his comments he had made, for example, he said Roe versus Wade was a morally bankrupt decision."
"I talked with him personally," Collins said on Monday. "I met with both of Nebraska's senators, and they explained that the ABA system in their state for this particular nominee, had not been a fair one."
Collins says she has not yet met Judge Barrett, but would be happy to do so. She still objects to the U.S. Senate rushing through the nomination and will vote "no" if forced to do so before Election Day.


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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to small turtles. Outbreak strains of Salmonella Sandiego, Salmonella Pomona and Salmonella Poona have been reported in 124 people from 27 states, the CDC says. Nineteen of those infected have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported at this time. Young children are considered particularly susceptible to Salmonella infection from turtles, and of the 124 cases recently reported, 67 percent are children 10 years of age or younger.
Initial results of the investigation indicate that exposure to turtles or their environments (for example, water from their habitats) is the cause of these outbreaks. Most infected individuals who reported contact with small turtles prior to illness purchased them from a street vendor, which makes it difficult for investigators to determine the original source.
According to the CDC, the numbers of illnesses reported in each state are as follows:
It is well known that contact with turtles as well as other reptiles and amphibians can be a source of human Salmonella infections. These species can carry Salmonella germs, which are shed in their droppings and can contaminate their bodies and their surroundings. Humans are at risk of infection after handling turtles or coming in contact with contaminated sources in the environment.

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Plumbing issues in your property can lead to serious problems. That is why you need to address any issues before they get worse. Your pipes and pipe connections can take a beating through the years, and they can fail due to age, changes in temperature, and faulty components. Moreover, the lack of maintenance or improper installation may result in a huge problem in the future.
Since most of your pipes are within your walls, it’s essential to know their expected life cycles along with indications of failure to help you determine when it’s time to replace them.
Failing Plumbing Signs
Here are the signs your plumbing system is failing.
- Pipe cracks
- Wet baseboards
- Water-stained or warped flooring
- Rust-colored water tubing
- Low water pressure
- Gurgling or rattling sound from the pipes
You should also take the time to have your crawl space inspected, along with other enclosed areas in your property, to check for dampness or mold. These two are indications of leaky pipes.
Should You Replace Your Plumbing System?
If you have the skills, you can dislodge material in blocked pipes, replace faulty fixtures and pipe connectors, or even replace faulty, exposed pipes. However, if the issue is not exposed piping, but the problem is underground or behind a wall, you may need to have certain parts of your home remodeled.
If you don’t know the best time to replace your plumbing system, a good rule of thumb is to do this when you renovate your kitchen, basement, or bathroom. You can even find ways to make the replacement more affordable by having the exposed piping replaced should there be no other signs of leaking water.
On the other hand, it’s a good idea to use the opportunity during a renovation to inspect hidden pipes and joints to determine if you should have them fixed or replaced.
Know Your Pipe Material
It’s also important you know the piping material installed in your home. Why? This is because different materials have different life expectancies as well. Moreover, they pose different problems.
Here is the estimated lifespan of each pipe material:
- Copper: 50+ years
- Brass: 40-45 years
- Cast Iron: 75 to 100 years
- Galvanized steel: 20 to 50 years
- PVC piping: Indefinitely
Their long-life cycles are indeed impressive, but you should consider the pipe joints, fittings, and mechanical components that connect your plumbing to your household fixtures. When fixtures are faulty or old, as well as compromised connections, they can lead to plumbing issues.
Trust the Professionals
Whether handy or not, it’s crucial to know what professionals have to say when it comes to your plumbing replacement. That’s why you should consider calling a professional to inspect your plumbing system at home and ensure this is done regularly.
Plumbing replacement is time-consuming, and it can end up costing you a lot of money. Furthermore, plumbing issues can cause damage to your home, and that’s something you don’t want to happen. Regardless of the type of pipe material you have, your plumbing isn’t meant to last forever. If you notice any of the signs we’ve listed, and your pipe materials have exceeded their life expectancy, a replacement may be in order. Unsure if a replacement is needed in the first place? Consult your trusted plumber!
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Last Friday, Pennsylvania’s former Governor Tom Ridge was featured on MSNBC discussing the fact that he believes banning semi-automatic rifles is just a first step in tackling the issue of gun violence. He refused to say exactly what he would suggest as the next gun control steps, but he made very clear that he supports more controls in order to deal with general crime rates.
The following is from Gov. Ridge’s answer on whether or not he thinks Congress will act quickly to pass a ban on commonly owned semi-automatic firearms:
I think it will. I think the mood of the nation has changed. I think the fact that they were able to do it back in ’94. And we have to be honest with one another, this is a very important step, but it’s only the first step that the country must take if we’re going to deal with the issue of gun violence. And during the course of this discussion, nobody is talking to those 25-30 people a day who get killed in urban America on one-on-one.
When asked to give advice to President Barack Obama on how he should tackle public policy on guns, Gov. Ridge reiterated his urge to ban firearms:
Assault weapon ban, high capacity weapons, I mean there’s no reason for people to have those. I think it’s important for background checks. â€¦ But let’s not kid ourselves, the debate must continue on urban violence, one-on-one violence, culture issues, as well as mental health issues.
Ridge would not volunteer to explain what he defines as a “high capacity weapon” that should be banned. In Connecticut, one newly proposed bill would ban any firearm capable of shooting more than a single round. In New York, lawmakers are arbitrarily reducing the limit to seven rounds, even with an understanding that such sized magazines are not easily available for their law-abiding gun owners. Grandfathering currently owned firearms and magazines has been pushed off the table for many of these proposals. In fact, one Bucks County lawmaker has pledged a bill to ban and confiscate semi-automatic rifles.
If you have not yet done so, it’s important to contact your federal lawmakers now to oppose the many gun control proposals that have already been introduced or soon will be introduced.


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By Austin Fernando
(The Writer is a Former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India)
It is ‘Neighbourhood Policy, ‘Look East,’ ‘Act East.’ All deal with the Indian neighbours. A recent article motivated me to revisit this issue. The author has conveyed happenings between India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and proposed amending Indian policies and actions towards neighbours. For the sake of inclusivity, I wish to supplement some attributes on the subject.
India and Nepal
The friendly relationship between India and Nepal was affected due to an issue regarding the Kalapani District boundary. A new map produced by India after Article 370 caused it. Nepal objected to this map. The Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded that the Indian map accurately depicted the sovereign territory of India, and it had not revised the Indian boundary with Nepal. Nepal disagreed.
In May 2020, Nepalese PM said that Nepal would “bring back” the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh area “at any cost.” However, India responded calmly. Minister MEA Dr. Jaishankar was reported saying that the “sharp positioning” by the leadership would have been “magnified by the media.” (Hindu-20-8-2020).
Recently, the Nepal Cabinet released a political map, which showed the questioned tri-junction as a part of Nepal. Nepal has two tri-junctions with India. The currently disputed is the Lipulekh Pass, at the border of Uttarakhand with Nepal. Nepal contends that the Lipulekh Pass belongs to them, as per the Sugauli Treaty signed between the British East India Company and Nepal in 1816. Nevertheless, India wishes to hold on due to strategic security reasons.
For India, this could be minor. But, the principle of Indian action may be a concern for any neighbour. For us, it arises from the potentiality of possible Indian behaviour on the Palk Bay, which could arise from the operations purportedly discussed by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on the fishery issue lately. The fishery issue is very sensitive in India. On the pressures from the politically powerful South Indan fishermen lobby, India can demand operational adjustments to the international maritime boundary between Sri Lanka and India to ease the Indian fisherfolk. If it happens, hardly anything could be done. Our experience at the aerial food drop in June 1987, blatantly violating our air-space, showed how other powerful countries avoid responding negatively against India.
India -Nepal issue has escalated with Nepal seeking identity cards from visitors from India. Nepal relates this decision to COVID-19. Will Nepal make the identity card requirement permanent? The Nepalese PM Sharma Oli has blamed India for the spread of COVID-19 in Nepal. The ID-cards requirement for Indians is a step to tighten the cross-border movement. It affects the benefits for traders of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Some constructs that Chinese influence and domestic political problems for PM Oli are relevant for the Nepalese attitude. Therefore, there is business, politics, and hence the response from India also could affect economics, business, and politics of landlocked Nepal. Accordingly, Chinese intrusions cannot be discounted. We have seen these issues play around in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Nepal (Sri Lanka is not exempted!) can learn a lesson regarding Indian wrath if past experiences are perused on how India responded to Bhutan in 2012, when then Bhutanese PM Jigme Thinley met the Chinese PM, Wen Jiabao, at the Rio+20 Summit. India has retaliated by withdrawing fuel subsidies to Bhutan. From that point on, ‘possessiveness and domination began to outweigh respect and trust in public perceptions of the Bhutan-India friendship.’
India and Bangladesh
Take the Bangladesh issues with India. The events usually quoted are the continuations of others arisen between India and Bangladesh. Of course, China would have executed its strategies to move Bangladesh willingly. China becoming the biggest trading partner of Bangladesh or large-scale infrastructure projects cannot be overnight developments.
Last October, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina signed seven bilateral treaties with India. This act disappointed and infuriated Bangladeshis that “they could not expect their leadership to look out for country’s interest and well-being.” (https://asiatimes.com/2020/01/how-indias-caa-nrc-affect-bangladesh/). This was almost concurrently timed with the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India. So much so, when anti-India sentiments were expressed in Bangladesh, India assured that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) would not affect Bangladeshis.
Developments in India overtook these assurances. This created concerns for Bangladeshis, as stated by Sabria Chowdhury Balland, as follows (https://asiatimes.com/2020/01/how-indias-caa-nrc-affect-bangladesh/)
(i) Though Indians state that there will not be any adverse effects from CAA and NRC, Bangladeshis have genuine concerns and apprehensions that they might unleash an exodus of Bengali-speaking people from Assam and the Muslims attempting to escape persecution in India.
(ii) The Bangladeshis are worried whether an issue like Rohingya refugees would repeat.
(iii) They are concerned that denial of Indian citizenship to Muslims anywhere in India will trigger strong reactions from Islamist parties in Bangladesh and even within the Awami League.
(iv) Bangladesh considers the criticism that Hindus in Bangladesh are persecuted and tortured is wrong, baseless, and unwarranted.
(v) India’s attempts to equate Bangladesh to fundamentally theocratic Muslim nations (e.g., Pakistan and Afghanistan) are unacceptable to Bangladeshis.
(vi) The Bangladeshi government has declared that it will allow people to enter from India only upon proof of Bangladeshi citizenship, which is problematic.
(vii) Hence Bangladesh cannot be used as a dumping ground for ‘bigoted regimes’ such as those in Myanmar and India.
These show the neighborhood issues between the two countries are deeprooted and somewhat ugly. Though Pakistan openly criticized the Kashmir issue, Bangladesh was comparatively toned-down. When we ambassadors met Vijay Ghokle, Secretary MEA, to hear the Indian government’s version on Kashmir, the Bangladesh diplomat would have been hiding his country’s natural stance, and bogusly showing that the issue is an “internal affair of India.”
However, the CAA legislation was different from Article 370 on Kashmir and created a bizarre situation in the case of Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abdul Momen and Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan called off their visits to India over the situation arising out of the CAA, giving scheduling problems as the reason. But, he cancelled it a day after Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament that Bangladesh was persecuting its minorities, especially Hindu women, adding that “uncertainty in India is likely to affect its neighbours.” It could even be conceived as a threat. Separately, Momen was a bit harsh, telling the BBC’s Bengali Service, praising communal harmony standards in Bangladesh and adding “If he (Amit Shah) stayed in Bangladesh for a few months, he would see exemplary communal harmony.”
Next was the Bangladesh Deputy Foreign Minister Shahriar Alam, who canceled his participation in high profile Raisina Dialogue. The Bangladesh Foreign Office, however, said that Alam was accompanying PM Sheikh Hasina to the UAE, and his absence had nothing to do with Dhaka’s unhappiness over the CAA.
Money as a game-changer
India has shared financial assistance to boost its neighbourhood policy. To wit, I may mention that when the new Bhutanese PM paid the first State Visit to India, PM Modi assured to play an important role in Bhutan’s economic development and announced INR 4,500 crore for Bhutan’s 12th Five-Year Plan. When the new Maldivian President made his first State Visit, PM Modi pledged the Maldives $ 1.4. Billions of financial assistance to relieve the debt with China. We have the same problem, but are unfortunate!
Additionally, Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena had made their first State Visits to India earlier, and they were nicely treated by India “with sweet talk,” not in the same fashion with those quoted above. For President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, this attitude changed.
However, I do not discount the strategic value of those countries to India, especially in the northern and north-eastern boundaries and in the Indian Ocean Region. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka is of no lesser strategic value for India.
Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked INR 8,415 crore for neighbourhood countries: INR 1,050 crore to Nepal, INR 2,802 crores to Bhutan, INR 1,100 crore for Mauritius, INR 576 crore to the Maldives, but, to Sri Lanka INR 250 crore. Compare the population statistics of Bhutan (800,000), Maldives (436,000), Mauritius (1.2 million), and Sri Lanka (22 million). If considered on population, the logic of distribution by Madam Sitharaman is unexplainable. Of course, there are “extraneous reasons” for such “favouritism.”
During the last decade, Bhutan has received INR 32,280 crore, Afghanistan 4,855 crore, Nepal 4,166 crore, Mauritius 2,520 crore, Sri Lanka 2,317 crore and Maldives INR 1,787 crore. What Bhutan receives for one year from this Budget is more than what we have received over a decade! This distribution was skewed against us.
India has shown extraordinary empathy to the Maldives, which endorses that Indian neighbourliness depended on their wishes. I may quote a few recent decisions to prove. PM Modi’s good gesture was expanded with a package for the Maldives on August 13th, 2020. It was a $100 million grant and $400 million new line of credit, for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP). The request President Gotabaya Rajapaksa purportedly made for $1 billion reported in the media, does not seem to be forthcoming. If China assists us, there will be negative comments, though. The MEA Minister Dr. S Jaishankar also announced the creation of an air bubble with the Maldives to facilitate peoples’ movement from both sides for employment, tourism, and medical emergencies. Further, Minister Jaishankar announced the commencement of the regular cargo ferry service between the two countries.
When we compare with neighbouring Sri Lanka, these happen when we haggle over the Eastern Container Terminal, Trinco Oil Tanks, Mattala, etc., and seeing LTTE threats over resuming of the ferry service and when competitor Maldives is accommodative. Hence, this assistance makes sense for India because the recipient of benefits will be India while turning away China from the Maldives. Anyway, if competitive financing is kept open, it may be another like-minded country organization that may evolve, and power play in the region also may adjust accordingly, as the Indian author insinuates.
As the writer has said, the size of China’s economy gives it a significant advantage over countries. I mention Adarsh Varma, who says that China’s foreign direct investments outside China exceeded 220 billion dollars in 2016, surging 246 percent from 2015. He pointed out that Chinese loans to many IOR littorals in Asia and Africa far outstrip the loans that these countries receive from IMF or other developed countries, and FDIs tend to monopolize resources and favor the investor while supplanting domestic enterprises and creating a balance of payment problem for recipient countries. Political and diplomatic dependence follow shortly if the countries are unable to pay the loans. We faced this.
The challenge for India with the neighbourhood is to counter this status. The Chinese not only intrude into development but strategically deal with politics (e.g., Sheik Hasina and Imran Khan reference). For Sri Lanka, China has throughout stood with us at the UN interventions. She assisted the war effort through. These are registered in our minds. Therefore, anyone posing to compete will have to muster resources and consistently back the assisting countries. This is why China has a foothold even in the BIMSTEC countries, irrespective of the organization being an Indian product.
I am reminded of what Avathar Singh Bhasin wrote about Indian expectations from neighbours. He said that they should not seek to invite outside power(s), and if any assistance is needed, they should look to India. “India’s attitude and relationship with her immediate neighbors depended on their appreciation of India’s regional security concerns; they would serve as buffer states in the event of an extra-regional threat and not proxies of the outside powers…”
China does not show Indo-phobia or Americ-phobia or Jap-phobia when extending support under BRI. They go on a ruthless path. They develop maritime, railway connectivity, not being limited to String of Pearls or the Silk Route. Therefore, the challenges for India are to match this vast machination and to rid of phobias. As the writer emphasized, policies and actions to foster upgraded neighborhood relationships will be a must.


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CHERRYVILLE - Don Richard Stroupe, 71, passed away Feb. 18, 2013, at Cleveland Regional Medical Cen-ter.
Don was born in Cleveland County on Sept. 9, 1941, son of the late Ben Stroupe Jr. and Vivian McKinley Stroupe.
Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. At other times, the family will be at the home.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church.
Burial will be private.
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|Reviews for And Counting|
| Free of Mundane Thoughts chapter 1 . 3/1/2015
I almost feel ashamed of myself for liking that so much. Almost. But hey, that just proves what a good writer you are! Gunji is my favorite. Even though his route is one scene and ends in death. Apparently it's about half of the fanbase's favorite too though, which is great! Just means it gets that much more fanmade material I feel kinda bad for Kiriwar, though. Poor guy is kinda left out of the youngsters' fun. Or pain. Or both?
Anyways, I didn't really notice the title thing much. There's only so much you can do about that so don't worry about it.
Thanks for writing!
| Yuu3 chapter 1 . 4/8/2014
I am left spechless, in a good way.
| AsianIdiot16 chapter 1 . 3/9/2013
That was so incredibly hot! I gotta give that one gigantic "unf!" I personally love this paring and i cant believe this story isnt high on the favorites list! Its so sexy!
| TheOnlyExceptionIsYou chapter 1 . 1/21/2013
Oh my god dat was excellent u portray them do well good job ]
| Lovelylexy1212 chapter 1 . 12/28/2012
HOLLY SHIT , LOVED IT! :O
| animefanx10001 chapter 1 . 9/10/2012
so sexy and spic cant believe this only has 6 reviews and 7 adding mine! i REALLY HOPE YOU GET MORE REVIEWS! i hope you make another story with this pairing! i obcess over this! FAVED! O A O 3
| dramaticmusic chapter 1 . 8/14/2012
really well written and really hot . i liked it .
| aerinx chapter 1 . 8/11/2012
This is one of the best and hottest things I've ever read, seriously... it was a mind-blowing experience not only for Gunji and Akira xD
| bre 42 chapter 1 . 3/21/2012
that was a really great story. wow
| Imigen chapter 1 . 2/13/2012
This was really great and very hot, also just to tell you I read this normally and then I read it again with L and B, I think it is really good with either pairing.
| Deletemyshittyaccountplease chapter 1 . 2/8/2012
I LOVE THIS, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Aah, Akira is soo sweet yet I love Gunji Anyway, HUGE thanks for posting!
| lenmester chapter 1 . 2/3/2012
How come this story hasn't recieved any reviews yet? :O Well in my opinion this one is amazingly well written, you should definitely write more! I like the thoughts and actions of the characters. Also I can totally imagine them acting like this. Just like the original ones.
It was really interesting, I couldn't stop for a moment while reading it. yay~


Blaník Wing Modification
- CS-22 STC
- Regaining Airworthiness
- Design and Certification
With over 3000 gliders built since 1956, the Blaník L13 is the most produced glider worldwide.
In June of 2010, a fatal accident in Austria resulted in the worldwide grounding of the entire active L13 and L13A fleet. The reason for this grounding was to a large extent the suspicion of premature fatigue in the load path of the main wing spar. AD&C assumed the laborious task of putting this historic glider back in the air.
This task consisted of:
- Reconstruction of the 3D geometry of the aircraft, in particular the area of the main wing spar;
- Load path analysis;
- Verification by elaborate FEM calculations;
- Fatigue life investigation;
- Crack propagation calculations;
- Definition of useful life with and without (undetected) damage;
- Design of structural modification aimed at:
- reducing the stress levels, and therefore increasing the useful life;
- Facilitating the inspectability of critical areas;
- Definition of an inspection program, using NDT (Non destructive testing) techniques to periodically assess the state of the aircraft's critical areas.


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I’ve played with so many gluten free pizza recipes, it’s ridiculous, none have come close to this one, which has served well as a base recipe for the one I am about to share. Since pizza is not a common meal in our home, and we don’t necessarily have allergies to dairy, I like to make it seem as “real” as possible and avoid gluten at all costs since we do not react well to it.
I top my pizza with grated raw cheddar cheese from Trader Joes and pepperoni from Whole Foods and I always make my own pizza sauce with tomato paste and water; mix to make a sauce and add spices (oregano, garlic, rosemary, whatever I have on hand) and salt to my liking. For the pepperoni, I bake it on a cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before I top my pizza with it to give it more of a crunchy texture.
The original recipe called for tapioca which can be used in place of the arrowroot, but I tried it with tapioca the first time and I felt like it took a week to digest! Arrowroot is so much lighter on the digestion.
I also use this dough for making crackers, I like my crust thin anyway so I can just cut it into squares after the baking step, before it cools.
This recipe makes 2 large pizza dough’s if they are rolled out thin.
- 1 C arrowroot starch
- 3/4 C coconut flour
- 1 tsp unrefined salt, I use Himalayan
- 1/2 C olive oil, palm shorting or butter, melted
- 1/2 C warm filtered water
- 1 large free range egg
- Preheat oven to 450F
- In a food processor, place the arrowroot, coconut flour and salt.
- Pour in the olive oil or other cooking fat and water.
- Turn processor on and mix for about 20 seconds, the mixture should be wet and crumbly looking at this point.
- Next, add the egg and turn the processor on, a ball will form from all the dough after about 10 seconds and it’s done!
- Remove from processor and gather all the dough that sticks to the bottom, form into balls and place between 2 sheets of parchment paper, use a rolling pin and flatten to the thinness or thickness you like (I like mine thin).
- Bake on a cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper for about 10 minutes to your desired texture; soft or crispy. After 8 minutes, check every minute or 2 until it’s the texture you like.
After the crust has fully baked, take it out and top with your choice of toppings and place back in the oven at a lower setting of 350F- 400F, depending on which topping you choose, you will have to adjust the temperature. You do not need to use parchment paper for the second bake with the toppings. The pizza I make with pepperoni and cheese takes about 8 minutes @ 375F to cook to my liking (cheese beginning to brown).
The crusts can easily freeze after baking by wrapping heavily in plastic wrap or in a gallon sized ziplock bag and then taken out without thawing, just top and pop in the preheated oven.
Here is one of the Paleo crusts I’ve made, I always bake it prior to topping it:


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Over the weekend, there was a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport suggesting some headway had been made between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Le’Veon Bell to reach common ground on a long-term contract.
Then Mike Tomlin, who spoke at his annual football camp in Virginia, also said there was reason for optimism, but he added the negotiators would have to get into a room and start hashing out details.
This likely will occur during the majority of the day on Monday, July 16th, when the two parties have until 4:00 p.m. ET to get a deal done. If not, Bell will be forced to play the 2018 season for $14.5 million dollars under the Exclusive Rights Franchise Tag, and likely become a free agent at season’s end.
Sunday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter threw a good bit of water on the burning hopes of fans who think a deal can still be struck between these two parties.
Despite Mike Tomlin’s confidence that a deal can be struck by 4 p.m. Monday, it will be challenging for Pittsburgh and Steelers’ franchised RB Le’Veon Bell to reach a long-term contract agreement, per league sources. The two sides came close last year and will keep trying Monday.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 16, 2018
This was then followed by this tweet from ESPN’s Steelers reporter Jeremy Fowler:
Yep. Not much optimism in recent weeks/months but let's see whether deadline moves either side. https://t.co/p5rw1lhyDw— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 16, 2018
For those who followed this situation closely a year ago, the same thing happened leading up to the deadline.
Some reports said they were close, while others said a gaping divide remained in negotiations. Fans will believe what they want to believe, but one thing is certain — by 4:00 p.m. ET Le’Veon Bell will either be reporting to training camp on July 25th with the rest of his teammates, or he won’t be present until the week prior to Week 1, September 9th.
Stay tuned to BTSC for the latest news on this story as it develops throughout the day.


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Yesterday, the entire nation was treated to a five hour patriarchy play starring Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. While Blasey Ford took a tearful, reluctant, demure approach to her testimony. Brett Kavanaugh decided to go full 80s high school villain (appropriate) and adopted an angry, combative tone. On Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to advance the nomination of Brett “I LOVE BEER” Kavanaugh.
Here’s what key politicians are saying about Kavanaugh’s nomination after hearing Thursday’s testimony.
Sen. Jeff Flake
— ABC News (@ABC) September 28, 2018
Senator Jeff Flake was on the fence about Kavanaugh’s nomination after the hearing yesterday, but his announcement today that he will support Kavanaugh’s nomination guarantees he makes it out of committee and to the full Senate for a vote. Here’s a video of protesters confronting him shortly after his nomination:
FULL EXCHANGE between JEFF FLAKE and KAVANAUGH protesters ahead of Senate Judiciary Committee meeting. pic.twitter.com/RGLIQSQexy
— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) September 28, 2018
UPDATE: In a stunning display of giving a f*ck, Jeff Flake voted to move Kavanaugh out of committee, but said stood with Democrats in calling for a one week delay to allow the FBI to investigate all the allegations against Kavanaugh, indicating that he would not feel comfortable voting yes without one. Whaddya know? Yelling at people in elevators works.
Jeff Flake’s statement apparently securing agreement for FBI probe. pic.twitter.com/ibMVuHB4sC
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 28, 2018
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
“In 25 years… I have never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner” – Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein criticises Brett Kavanaugh for going “on the attack” at Senate Judiciary Committee https://t.co/nJMyjVnRxJ #KavanaughHearings pic.twitter.com/Khm6dkksrX
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 28, 2018
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee and the person Dr. Ford brought her allegation to originally, believes Ford, will not confirm Kavanaugh, and is calling for a delay to the hearing so that the FBI may investigate. She also wanted to subpoena Mark Judge, the witness in the room during the alleged assault, but the Republicans defeated a motion to do so today because of course they did.
Sen. Chuck Grassley
#KavanaughHearings: Some Democratic senators leave the room as Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley makes statement in support of Brett Kavanaugh
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 28, 2018
Sen. Chuck Grassley is
old enough to remember the invention of sexual harassment the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He intends to move Kavanaugh out of committee and will vote to confirm him. He tweeted this the day before the hearing, which is not in a language I personally understand but maybe you can decode it:
On behalf of Judic Cmte Rs a staff counsel w expertise prosecuting sex crimes will question Dr. Ford &Judge Kavanaugh. Why? to DE-POLITICIZE the hrg What we dont want is repeat of Dem grandstanding at Kavanaugh hrg This hrg deserves a serious approach, I hope my colleagues agree
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) September 26, 2018
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham fully lost his mind at approximately 4:46pm EST on September 27th, 2018. He also is being credited with single-handedly saving Kavanaugh’s nomination so thank you Senator Graham. South Carolina, please come collect your man:
Sen. Lindsey Graham: “This has never been about the truth. This has been about delay and destruction. And if we reward this, it is the end of good people wanting to be judges… It is the beginning of a process that will tear this country apart.” https://t.co/yuLQgWQoK4 pic.twitter.com/pnMkm7n1de
— CNN (@CNN) September 28, 2018
Sens. Collins, Murkowski, and Manchin
SUSAN COLLINS just told me she hasn’t made up her mind yet on Brett Kavanaugh for SCOTUS.
She declined to comment on the hearing yesterday.
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 28, 2018
Democrat Joe Manchin and Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski are all undecided, but expected to vote as a block. I guess this is a Sisterhood of the Traveling Votes situation.
Call them now.
Susan Collins: 202-224-2523
Bob Corker: 202-224-3344
Jeff Flake: 202-224-4521
Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 27, 2018
Governors Hogan, Baker, and Kasich
→ 3 GOP governors react
—Baker (MA): Accusations “sickening,” need independent probe, should be no Senate vote
—Hogan (MD): Take time to be sure accusers are heard, Kavanaugh can respond
—Kasich (OH): Can’t support if they move forward w/ no probe pic.twitter.com/8sXxillNzM
— Fox News Research (@FoxNewsResearch) September 27, 2018
3 Republican Governors decided to be human f*cking beings yesterday and are all calling for the vote to be delayed so there can be further investigation.
Sens. Heitkamp And Tester
Heitkamp and Tester, two Democrats, are also considered on the fence about Kavanaugh. I’m gonna leave this right here…
Sen. Murkowski 202-224-6665
Sen. Collins 202-224-2523
Sen. Heitkamp 202-224-2043
Sen. Manchin 202-224-3954
Sen. Nelson 202-224-5274
Sen. Tester 202-224-2644
Sen. Flake 202-224-4521
Please call and ask them to vote No!
— Linda DelGaudio (@linneydel) September 28, 2018
Donald F*cking Trump
Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him. His testimony was powerful, honest, and riveting. Democrats’ search and destroy strategy is disgraceful and this process has been a total sham and effort to delay, obstruct, and resist. The Senate must vote!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2018
I mean, are we surprised?
If you want to stop the Kavanaugh nomination, there is still time. The number for the Capitol switchboard is: (202) 224-3121. And if he is confirmed, make your opinion known at the ballot box. Click here to get registered and/or check your registration with Rock The Vote.
Remember: don’t call your ex, call your Senator.
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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 26: Various researchers, activists, writers and journalists have taken a strong exception to the reported statement of the Chairperson of Nagaland State Commission for Women, Khrienuo Tachu on October 22 last, who while addressing a legal awareness programme had remarked that “good patriarchy ensures a safe society resulting in less discrimination thereby safeguarding women and the girl child”.
In a joint statement, they said while rightly highlighting issues of gender-based discrimination, mitigation of cyber crimes, promotion of entrepreneurial skills and self reliance among women, Tachu seems to suggest that women can be protected from abuse and discrimination within the domain of “good patriarchy”, which sounds like a contradiction in terms.
“Can an institution such as patriarchy, predicated on the notion of male superiority, ever be fair to women? Is it correct to endorse or aim for the kind of ‘safety’ for women that is mandated by a patriarchy?” they questioned.
(Page News Service)
Related story: “Good patriarchy” ensures a safe society: NSWC Chairperson

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