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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. --One by one, houses on largely depopulated Tarlton Street and Fox Beach Avenue in Oakwood Beach are tightly boarded up and will be demolished, as owners who opted for state-financed Hurricane Sandy buyouts go to the closing table and move out of the enclave long known as Fox Beach.
For two animal-loving residents still in their homes on Tarlton, the unfolding scenario is heart-breaking, when they contemplate the fate of about 25 beloved stray cats, young and old, that call this turf home.
Many of the attractive felines are Sandy survivors, including long-haired Momma, a fixture in the neighborhood for at least five years, said Cathy Fossella, who has been feeding and caring for about 18 of the cats, all of whom have names and some of whom spend time in her house, eating, sleeping, and playing.
"This is breaking our hearts," Ms. Fossella told the Advance on Monday.
"This is no longer gonna exist -- these homes are getting knocked down," she said, pointing to the boarded-up houses on her block.
"These cats will be by themselves out here -- these poor things will be left here to die. It's not fair to them."
ADAPTING TO INDOORS
Ms. Fossella and her neighbor, Dawn Cohen, who has lived on the block for 16 years, have cared for the cats since Hurricane Sandy, supplying canned and dry food, treats, pet beds, scratching posts, toys, and medicine at their own expense.
Through the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, they paid for 12 of the cats to be spayed and neutered, with assistance from trap-neuter-return (TNR) volunteers. "We didn't care about the money -- we did it for the cats' safety, to be sure that they were fixed," said Ms. Fossella.
In this winter's snowstorms and biting cold, about 18 of the strays have come to rely on Ms. Fossella, now trusting her enough to come into her house via a back door, eat from bowls in the warmth of her kitchen, and take long naps in one of the cozy cat beds set up on her table -- only to go outside again.
"I've been trying more and more to get them used to us," she said, noting that she and her husband "are not cat people, we never had cats -- this is all new to us."
One group -- Dizzy, Twinkie, Scurry Butt, and Freckles -- hang out at vacant 45 Tarlton St., Ms. Fossella said. But Dizzy now visits her house: "The other night, he was sitting on my bed, looking at me," she said.
On Monday afternoon, Creamsicle, a handsome orange-coated male believed to be Momma's long-time companion and sire of her broods of kittens, basked in the sun on Ms. Cohen's front stoop. He did not run away when a reporter approached him to take a photograph. "He comes in my house and sleeps," said Ms. Fossella about this so-called feral cat. Another stray, Nudge, "eats out of my hand, and licks my fingers at feeding time."
'WHERE ARE YOU?'
In the successive snowstorms this winter, Ms. Fossella has shoveled paths into four nearby yards "just so the cats can walk" to their hiding places of refuge. "We usually do a head count, and if someone is missing, we go out searching," she said.
"These are poor, defenseless animals," said Ms. Cohen, with five cats of her own, who has accepted a buyout and will move to New Jersey at the end of the month.
She hopes that Staten Island cat lovers may rally and adopt two of the strays now living in her house: Mr. Beans, a friendly black-and-white, and Munchie, with a Russian-grey-coat and mismatched-colored eyes.
Ms. Fossella has nightmares about the ultimate fate of the cats she's come to know and love.
"When my house is boarded up, and they come to the back door and no one is there to let them in and feed them, that's the killer part," she said. "They'll be waiting and waiting every day, and thinking 'Where are you?'"
For information about the Fox Beach cats, you can reach the Tarlton Street caregivers by email: email@example.com.


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Former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren says Jesus would be considered a settler if he lived in Bethlehem today. Such talk obscures the nature of the settlement enterprise and slanders Jesus. Text and photos by Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Activestills.org Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren has been saying a lot of obnoxious things lately. His recent book angered Jewish-American journalists by twisting the truth and burning bridges with the liberal Zionist establishment. And while it’s clear that diplomacy is no longer Oren’s priority, he may have crossed the line from belligerence to blasphemy with his latest remarks.While preaching to the…Read More... | 13 Comments
As peace talks teeter, three families move into what will be the first new settlement in Hebron since the 1980s - with the full support and blessing of the army. Three Israeli settler families moved into a contested home in the West Bank Palestinian city of Hebron, following a years-long legal battle and culminating on Sunday with the authorization of Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. The new, fortress-like building signifies the first new settlement in Hebron since the 1980s. The building in question, which is strategically placed between the Old City of Hebron and the major Jewish settlement of Kiryat…Read More...
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Exploring the Vale
Fallcrest stands amid the Moon Hills at the falls of the Nentir River. Situated as it is, at the meeting of the King’s Road, Trade Road, and the river, it is the Vale’s primary trade hub, where traders and travelers from all across the area can meet and interact.
The surrounding ridges shelter small valleys where farmers and woodsmen live, with few venturing outside a six or seven mile radius from the town. In general, the people outside Fallcrest’s walls sustain themselves through farming and livestock, while the people inside the walls are artisans, laborers, and merchants. Those with no other prospects can employ themselves as porters, carrying cargo between the quays.
Fallcrest imports finished goods from larger cities downriver, and ironwork from the dwarf town of Hammerfast. Its exports include timber, leather, fruit, and grain. It also trades with the town of Winterhaven to the west. The surrounding hills hold several old marble quarries, which once produced a good deal of stone, but there is little demand for ornamental stone these days, and few stonemasons still practice their trade.

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Juventus are expected to start Leonardo Spinazzola against Atletico Madrid in what would be his Champions League debut.
The Round of 16 kicks off in Turin on Tuesday at 20.00 GMT after the first leg ended 2-0 for the Colchoneros.
Some changes are forced upon Max Allegri, because Alex Sandro is suspended, with Mattia De Sciglio, Andrea Barzagli, Douglas Costa, Sami Khedira and Juan Cuadrado injured.
This leaves him with limited options in wide areas, so it remains to be seen if he’ll start with three at the back or four.
Spinazzola can play as a full-back, but also spent two years with Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini as a wing-back in a five-man midfield.
Allegri confirmed in his Press conference today that it’s possible Spinazzola will start, but that would be his career debut in the Champions League.
Most reports point to a 4-3-3 formation with Federico Bernardeschi joining Mario Mandzukic and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack, leaving Paulo Dybala on the bench as an impact sub.
On the other hand, a three-man defence would most likely have Martin Caceres chosen for his experience and strength in the air rather than Daniele Rugani.
In this scenario, Bernardeschi could still play wide left with Joao Cancelo on the right, but Mandzukic might be dropped for Dybala as partner to Cristiano Ronaldo.
There is also the wild card Moise Kean, as the 19-year-old bagged a brace in last week’s 4-1 victory over Frosinone.
Juventus (4-3-3): Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Spinazzola; Emre Can, Pjanic, Matuidi; Bernardeschi, Mandzukic, Ronaldo
Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cancelo, Emre Can, Pjanic, Matuidi, Bernardeschi; Dybala, Ronaldo


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Sounds like a pirate boss fight! I love how it isn't flat or repetitive like most songs, I just wish it were longer. Definitely something I'd listen to again.
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The pilot is designed to help smaller rural and remote communities attract foreign workers of various skill levels and provide them with permanent residence.
Canada’s rural communities employ over four million Canadians and account for almost 30 per cent of the national GDP, according to figures provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The 11 communities named on June 14 are located in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
The communities selected could be in a position to begin identifying immigration candidates as early as this fall and those selected are expected to begin arriving in Canada 2020.
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D-Foot is an official partnership stakeholder in the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative, established by WHO in 2014.
We actively support the GATE's global vision: everyone in need has affordable assistive quality products that enable them to lead a healthy, productive and dignified life. This includes adapted shoes, orthotics and prosthetics.
In response to WHO’s Priority Assistive Products List and Assistive Technology Needs Assessment Toolkit, D-Foot developed FLIRT-Bird, an educational package on adapted footwear.
This document can assist our national representatives to negotiate with their governments to ensure that sufficient offloading is provided as part of diabetic foot care, and protective footwear is supplied to patients at risk, to reduce amputation risk.
D-Foot is supported by FIP to enhance the awareness of diabetic foot care amongst podiatrists, doctors, surgeons, nurses and allied healthcare professionals worldwide.
FIP supports the foundation of podiatry as a profession and a professional association in those countries where D-Foot is active and no formal podiatry association exists.
D-Foot involves FIP in countries where it is active but no podiatry association member of FIP is established.
There is an established collaboration between the International Federation of Podiatrist and D-Foot International. This partnership, announced in 2017, has produced standardized competence packages for diabetic foot care practitioners. The aim of the collaboration is to agree internationally on the terminology used among foot specialists involved in the care of the diabetic foot. Podiatrists are the gatekeepers of the diabetic foot, but the term podiatry is confusing.
From to date on, the terms podiatry and podiatrist will be legally permitted to be used in official communication to discuss training, skills and clinical practice. Individuals may, of course, still use the accepted term in their own language.
The partnership is currently developing four levels of skills and competences that can be used as benchmarks or a tool for development in diabetic foot care.
Both associations agreed that they will only approach and further invest in countries which have the political commitment towards developing podiatry.
During the EWMA- meeting in Amsterdam, May 2017, both presidents made some clear statements:
“Two independent large scale retrospective reviews demonstrated that care by podiatrists of people with diabetes resulted in decreased lower extremity complications, including amputations. There were also significant cost savings,” said Dr Matthew Garoufalis, President of the FIP-IFP. “It is important that a podiatrist is involved in the interdisciplinary teams around the diabetic patient. Podiatrists can develop skills and competences and achieve a higher level of education”.
“The delay of referral is our enemy. “Podiatrists are essential in the prevention, care and follow-up of the diabetic foot,” said Dr Van Acker and Dr Garoufalis. With the different levels of podiatry in diabetic foot care we want to support the development of podiatry for the benefit of the patients.”
The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot - Guidance produces and publishes the international evidence-based consensus guidance documents and systematic reviews on the prevention and management of foot problems in diabetes.
D-Foot International is the implementation and education arm of IWGDF-Guidance.
UNFM promotes online technology to disseminate knowledge. The organisation strongly supports educational exchange with and among developing countries.
D-Foot partners with UNFM in the DIAFI data collection project, the e-footcare.org project, a series of video lectures on the diabetes foot, and the UNFM m-Health package on text messages specific for foot care and problem prevention.

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For my final project, I created what I’m calling a Small Production Environment, or SPE. Yes, it’s a bad name.
The SPE consists of three parts: the first being the subtractive synth from my last project, with some quality of life and functionality improvements. This serves as the lead of the SPE.
The second is a series of four probabilistic sequencers. This gives the SPE the ability to play four separate samples with probabilities specified for each sixteenth note in a four note measure. This serves as the rhythm of the SPE.
Finally, the third part is an automated bass line. This will play a sample at a regular (user-defined) interval. It also detects the key being played in by the lead and shifts the sample accordingly to match.
It also contains equalization equipment for the bass & drum (jointly), as well as for the lead. In addition, many controls are alterable via MIDI keyboard knobs. A demonstration of the SPE is below.
The code for the main section of the patch can be found here. Its pfft~ subpatch is here.
The embedded sequencer can be found here.
The embedded synth can be found here. Its poly~ subpatch is here.
Thanks to V.J. Manzo for the Modal Analysis library, An0va for the bass guitar samples, Roland for making the 808 (and whoever first extracted the samples I downloaded), and Jesse for his help with the probabilistic sequencers.


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My husband and I have different opinions on syrup. I want mine warm he wants his refrigerator cold. No matter, we both like lots of syrup on pancakes, waffles and French toast. Mom always made simple maple syrup when we were growing up which was sugar, water and the maple flavoring. It is good and if you are lacking all the ingredients it will satisfy that sweet maple flavor we need on our breakfast foods. If you want to spend somewhere in the middle of simple syrup and the name brand butter flavored syrup then this recipe is what you need.
This does not make very much syrup. Depending on how much syrup you like and how many you are feeding you may want to double the recipe.
Maple Butter Flavored Pancake Syrup
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Mapleine or maple flavor
1/2 teaspoon butter flavor extract
Bring to boil for 1 minute.
Thickens as it cools. Can be reheated or eaten cold. Store in refrigerator.
If you are at a thrift store or garage sale and see one of these they are the best. It's an old Log Cabin brand bottle from the 1960's. They hold a double batch of the syrup.

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WASHINGTON – Citing new, overwhelming evidence in support of FBI whistleblower Marcus Allen, Empower Oversight filed an appeal with the FBI to restore him to work, provide back-pay, and reverse the proposed revocation of his clearance in retaliation for raising concerns about the truthfulness of FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony to the U.S. Senate.
The appeal letter follows the FBI’s slow-walking a records request from Allen’s attorneys. On May 11, 2023, counsel for Allen requested his clearance investigation file, but the FBI delayed producing the records until September 20, 2023. By withholding the file so long, the FBI delayed resolution of this matter for an additional four months during which Allen was without pay. Once the records were produced, it became clear that they actually undermined the FBI’s position rather than supported it.
Empower president and co-counsel for Allen, Tristan Leavitt, lays out in the letter three detailed rebuttals to the FBI’s retaliation against Marcus Allen.
1) The readjudication of Allen’s clearance occurred in reprisal for a protected whistleblower disclosure, a violation of Presidential Policy Directive 19 (“PPD-19”) and 50 U.S.C. § 3341(j)(1);
2) The proposed revocation is based on erroneous factual conclusions that do not meet the standards for revocation under Security Executive Agent Directive 4, the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines (June 8, 2017) (“Adjudicative Guidelines”); and
3) The proposed revocation is in violation of the First and possibly Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Throughout the letter, Leavitt cites new evidence from the FBI’s own files to poke holes in the pretexts for Allen’s clearance suspension and proposed revocation. The FBI had outlined its pretexts in a letter that leaked to the press on the eve of Allen’s and Leavitt’s congressional testimony before either had an opportunity to know or respond to the allegations.
Citing new evidence in the FBI’s own files, Leavitt writes:
Each of Mr. Allen’s supervisors agreed that “Allen has never said or done anything which caused [them] to believe Allen was directly involved in, or that he supported, the criminal activity which occurred at the Capitol on January 6”: his [Supervisory Intelligence Analyst]; his [Supervisory Special Agent]; and his Assistant Special Agent in Charge. So did the Charlotte Chief Division Counsel. Similarly, each of Mr. Allen’s supervisors agreed: “Allen has never given [them] cause to question his allegiance to the US. Allen has never given [them] cause to believe he advocates violence against the US, supports overthrowing the government, or supports those who do.” Simply put, expressing concern for constitutional rights and questioning government actions is not a reason to question someone’s allegiance to the United States, it is a reason to confirm their allegiance to our constitutional form of government. There is no basis to revoke Mr. Allen’s clearance under Guideline A.
By disclosing in good faith to supervisors in his direct chain of command his reasonable belief that Director Wray may have lied to Congress, Mr. Allen’s September 29, 2021 communications were protected by various provisions of law…Under PPD-19 § B and 50 U.S.C. § 3341(j)(1), no FBI employee with authority to take any action affecting Mr. Allen’s eligibility for access to classified information could legally do so as a reprisal or in retaliation for this protected disclosure.
Yet, Leavitt notes the new evidence shows “the entire security investigation into Mr. Allen was predicated solely upon his protected disclosure.” Leavitt writes about the chilling effect failing to reinstate Allen will have on future whistleblowers and their importance to government accountability:
Given the centrality of Mr. Allen’s protected whistleblower disclosure of September 29, 2021 to his security clearance investigation, suspension, and proposed revocation, they constitute reprisal and retaliation for that disclosure. Because this is prohibited by PPD-19 and 50 U.S.C. § 3341(j)(1), the decision to revoke Mr. Allen’s clearance should be reversed. To do otherwise would ignore the intent of both Congress and the President in adopting these legal protections for whistleblowers. It would also chill good-faith communications from future potential whistleblowers, who can help to root out waste, fraud, and abuse and make the FBI a better agency.
For the full appeal letter, click here.
Note: Marcus Allen is being represented in this matter by both Empower Oversight and the American Center for Law and Justice.


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This Celtic necklace features a Trinity knot with an oxidized plated finish.
This Celtic necklace, like all the Irish made jewelry at The Irish Gift House, is nickel free and hypoallergenic.
This rhodium plated Celtic necklace is a Trinity knot that is interlaced with a circle and is enhanced with oxidized accenting. The Celtic pendant measures 3/4” wide x 1 1/4" tall, including the jump ring and the chain bail, and it includes a black cord that is adjustable from 18” to 22" in length. The Trinity necklace is made by Solvar Jewelry in Dublin, Ireland and it is gift boxed with a Celtic knot history card that is complements of The Irish Gift House.

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IBANEZ AM 50 ARTIST GUITAR WITH HARD SHELL CASE
This guitar is no longer for sale (sold on 2006-03-12)
Price : US $687
This auction is for a used Ibanez Artist AM-50. The serial number on the back of the head stock is J824816 and is made in Japan. There is a small scratch on the back og the head stock (see photos), light wear on the tailpiece, rear pickup surround (plastic) cracked (see photos). We welcome any comments or questions about this guitar.
This guitar is sold (sold on 2006-03-12)
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Overseas Pakistanis welcome dual nationality bill
13 July, 2012
LAHORE: Overseas Pakistanis Forum (OPF) Secretary Ali Abbas Hasanie has said that the dual nationality bill is a step in the right direction to recognise the rights of Pakistanis with dual nationality.
In a statement, Hasanie said that the OPF welcomed the Election Commission of Pakistan decision of granting voting rights to overseas Pakistanis, and wanted that Article 63(1)(c) be amended to allow citizens with dual nationality to take part in election process in the country.
He said that the decision of the government to amend the provision of Article 63(1)(c) will give the right to vote to over four million overseas Pakistanis.
Hasanie has appealed to all political parties to support the bill in parliament because Pakistanis with dual nationality have the same allegiance to Pakistan as any other Pakistani. He said that a "plural allegiance" did not take away or diminish the loyalty of a dual national Pakistani for the country.
He went on to say that there are over 35 countries in the world, including Pakistan, India, UK, US, Canada and France which allow dual nationality to its citizens and most of them also allow them to take part in their elections.

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Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements
“A worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in this aspect of the LDS faith.” — Association for Mormon Letters.
Available in ebook for Kindle, Nook, Apple, Google Play, and Kobo.
Also available through Amazon and Deseret Book.
Book Description:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.
This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either authored or formally approved for publication) by the Church’s highest leaders on the topics of evolution and the origin of human beings. The editors provide historical context for these statements that allows the reader to see what stimulated the issuing of each particular document and how they stand in relation to one another.
Comprehensive Table of Contents:
Cover Letter of BYU Packet
1. First Presidency Statement: “The Origin of Man,” 1909
2. First Presidency Message, excerpt,1910
3. First Presidency Statement: “Mormon View of Evolution,” 1925
4. Encyclopedia of Mormonism: Article on Evolution, 1992
Appendix: Other Authoritative Documents
A. First Presidency Instructions to the Priesthood: “Origin of Man,” 1910
B. President Joseph F. Smith, Editorial: “Philosophy and the Church Schools,” 1911
C. First Presidency: Memo to the Other General Authorities, 1931
D. Elder James E. Talmage: “The Earth and Man,” 1931
E. Elder James E. Talmage: Journal excerpt, 1931
F. President Heber J. Grant: Journal excerpt, 1931
G. President David O.McKay, excerpt: “A Message for LDS College Youth,” 1952
H. President David O. McKay, excerpt: “Gospel Ideals – Life’s Surest Anchor,” 1956
I. President Spencer W.Kimball, excerpt: “The Blessings and Responsibilities of Womanhood,” 1976
J. President Gordon B. Hinckley, excerpt: Institute of Religion Devotional, 1997
K. President Gordon B. Hinckley, Interview excerpt, 2002
L. First Presidency: Responses to Inquiries, ca. 2003-2004
Praise for Mormonism and Evolution:
“There is no discussion. The documents are presented for the information of the reader, and this book is a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in this aspect of the LDS faith. The editors conclude the book with the hope ‘that the present publication will be useful in putting the authoritative statements into a more readily available context and format.’ They and Greg Kofford Books have accomplished this admirably and should be thanked for providing such useful and timely material.” — Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, Association for Mormon Letters.
About the Editors:
William Evenson is a physics professor at Utah Valley University. Previously, his thirty-four year tenure at Brigham Young University included service as dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Duane E. Jeffery is a professor of integrative biology at Brigham Young University.
ISBN: 978-1-58958-093-0 (Paperback)
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31 year-old stunner Doutzen Kroes did not rock the runway this year at the yearly Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (who missed her?), but she did show up looking gorgeous as always at the after-party. Here she is, dressed in a sheer lace top paired with a black mini skirt, next to her husband Sunnery James.
See more of Doutzen and her after-party outfit inside!
Leonardo DiCaprio’s annual foundation dinner in the South of France on Wednesday gathered in one place some of the most glamorous models in the world – and leading the pack was stunner Doutzen Kroes, who wore a low-cut / high-cut copper number.


Polish aviators fatally crash in Těrlicko
Aviators Franciszek Żwirko and Stanisław Wigura fatally crash in 1932 in Těrlicko, then part of Czechoslovakia.
On 11 September 1932, Polish aviators Żwirko and Wigura were killed flying to Prague when the wing of their RWD-6 sport plane snapped during a heavy storm. Only two weeks earlier, on August 28, the pair had won the prestigious FAI International Tourist Plane Competition in Berlin, Germany, with Żwirko piloting and Wigura as mechanic and second pilot.
Born in Warsaw in 1901, Wigura studied at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology, starting in 1922. There he met Stanisław Rogalski and Jerzy Drzewiecki and formed the RWD air-craft manufacturing team with Rogalski and Drzewiecki in 1927. By 1928 the team had completed their first aircraft, the RWD-1, then focusing their work on aircraft for sports aviation, including the 1929 RWD-2 and the larger RWD-4 in 1930. In 1929, Wigura graduated as an engineer and also completed a piloting course from the University Aeroclub in Warsaw, allowing him to become active in sports aviation. It was at the Aeroclub that Wigura met Franciszek Żwirko, a friendship which would cement the careers of both men.
Five years Wigura’s senior, Żwirko was born in Święciany (in preset -day Lithuania), at the time part of the Russian Empire. During World War One, he volunteered for the Russian Army, joining General Józef Dowbor-Muśnicki’s Polish corps in 1917. He then fought the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. Having battled his way to Poland following the Bolshevik victory, Żwirko completed his pilot training in Bydgoszcz and Grudziądz before becoming a fighter pilot in the Polish 1st Air Regiment. In 1929, he was appointed as a liaison officer to Warsaw’s University Aeroclub, which allowed him to increase his activity in sports aviation and meet young piloting enthusiasts, including Stanisław Wigura, then a young engineer.
From their fateful meeting, Żwirko and Wigura often flew together, with Żwirko acting as the lead pilot and Wigura often taking the role of mechanic and second pilot. In their first flight as a team, the pair flew a 5,000 km round trip itinerary which covered Warsaw, Paris and Barcelona, ending again in Warsaw in 1929, aboard a flimsy, Polish-built RWD-2 prototype.
Following the success of this trip, the pair began to compete internationally: in July 1930, they took part in the 2nd International Tourist Plane Competition, flying a newer iteration of their design, but were forced to withdraw due to engine failure. This did not dampen their success, however, with the duo winning the 2nd Flight of South-West Poland and the 3rd Light Aircraft Contest later that year.
Wigura’s success in aviation did not prevent him from helping design further aircraft for RWD. Built in 1931, the RWD-7 sports plane became a record-breaking aircraft: flown by Drzewiecki, it set a speed record for the light touring class in 1931, travelling at 111 mph, and an altitude record of 19,755 ft the following year. Wigura also helped design the RWD-5 which, in 1933, became the smallest plane ever to have crossed the Atlantic Ocean, flying 2,226 miles from Warsaw to Rio de Janeiro.
In 1932, the RWD-6 aircraft was built, designed specifically to compete in the 1932 Challenge (the 3rd International Tourist Plane Competition) which was held in Berlin. The competition consisted of three sections. First, technical trials, which awarded points based on the quality and ability of the aircraft as well as for features such as comfort and visibility in the cockpit. The second stage of the Challenge was a 4,575 mile rally across Europe, starting and ending in Berlin via several countries, including Poland, Italy and France. The final test in the Challenge was a maximum speed test over a 300 km course.
The victor was decided by the maximum speed test on 28 August with the competition being very fierce. Żwirko and Wigura won by three points, leaving German Fritz Morzik in second place. While their success was certainly a result of their aviation skills, the technical features of their RWD-6 also played a key role in their victory. Both Żwirko and Wigura were awarded Golden Crosses of Merit. Also, Warsaw was made host of the 1934 (and final) International Tourist Plane Competition in honour of the pilots.
All of Poland celebrated. Poems were sent to newspapers in honour of the pilots’ achievements. But, the celebrations were short-lived: As a result of their win, the pair were invited to numerous air meetings and were due to attend one such event in Prague on 11 September. However, a heavy storm broke the wing of their RWD-6, leading to a fatal crash in the forest of Těrlicko.
The news of their untimely death shocked Poland: Żwirko was only a few days short of his 37th birthday, Wigura was only 31. The country mourned and the pair were buried in a joint plot at the Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw, in the Avenue of the Notables. At their funeral, the airmen’s coffins were mounted on top of the wreckage of their plane and transported through the city. Both were posthumously awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. In 1993, 28 August was made Polish Aviation Day (celebrated to this day) in commemoration of their success.
Road of heroes. The road leading to the Chopin airport in Warsaw is named after these two intrepid pilots. Ulica Żwirki i Wigury is 5.5 km long and was officially opened in 1934.
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The International Tourist Plane Competitions, known as “Challenges”, were major aviation events held in interwar Europe. Conceived by the Aero-Club de France, the first Challenge was held in Paris in 1929. German pilot Fritz Morzik won, and as a result the second Challenge was held in Berlin in 1930 which Morzik also won. The third Challenge in 1932, also in Berlin, was famously won by Polish pilots Żwirko and Wigura.


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Dan Harrison, Plaintiff-appellant, v. City of Greenfield, Indiana; Greenfield Board of Publicworks and Safety, and Robert F. Butler, As Chiefof the Greenfield Police Department,defendants-appellees, 966 F.2d 315 (7th Cir. 1992)Annotate this Case
David T. Hasbrook (argued), Ruckelshaus, Roland, Hasbrook & O'Connor, Indianapolis, Ind., for plaintiff-appellant.
Forrest Bowman, Jr. (argued), Bowman, Emery & Hill, Indianapolis, Ind., for defendants-appellees.
Before CUMMINGS and EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judges, and SHADUR, District Judge.*
Plaintiff Dan Harrison is a police lieutenant in Greenfield, Indiana. He filed a two-count complaint against that city, its Board of Public Works and Safety, and its Chief of Police claiming that they violated 42 U.S.C. § 1983 by depriving him of property without due process of law and by violating his right to free speech. The district court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment, thus prompting this appeal.
On March 29, 1989, defendant Police Chief Butler distributed a "Written Order" instructing members of the Greenfield Police Department not to carry holsters other than those issued by the Department. On May 1, 1989, he distributed a "General Order" forbidding use of Department vehicles by police officers for "part-time jobs."
During this period, defendant City had in effect Ordinance No. 1974-1, and Section III of that Ordinance provided in pertinent part:
General Order: A written order issued by the Chief and approved by the Board and applicable to the entire Department and which establishes a principle, policy or procedure concerning a given subject and which is effective permanently or until revoked by a subsequent order.
Special Order: A written order issued by the Chief applicable to the entire Department, shifts, or individuals of the Department and which establishes a temporary principle, policy or procedure concerning a given subject for a stated period of time. When the effective period of the special order is not stated, it becomes inoperative with the passing of the incident. (emphasis supplied).
On May 15, 1989, Police Chief Butler requested plaintiff to meet with him to discuss allegations that plaintiff violated the orders with respect to the type of holster to be worn and with respect to off-duty police vehicle use. At the meeting plaintiff claimed that both orders were invalid since they had not been approved by the defendant Board of Public Works and Safety. Plaintiff told the police chief that Department-issued holsters were unsafe because they could not properly secure the Department-issued firearms. He added that he would obey any properly promulgated Department orders. The police chief then said he would file disciplinary charges against plaintiff as soon as possible.
On May 23, plaintiff wrote the police chief reiterating that the Department-issued holsters were not safe. On the same day the police chief spoke to the Mayor of Greenfield, who then told plaintiff that disciplinary charges had been filed against him by the police chief. The mayor also told plaintiff that it would be futile to hire an attorney because he could not prevail. The police chief then entered the room and said he was sick and tired of plaintiff's disobedience.
On May 24, plaintiff received a notice to appear for a hearing before the Board of Public Works and Safety to discuss the charges that plaintiff had used an improper holster contrary to the police chief's March 29 order and that he had improperly used a police vehicle contrary to the police chief's May 1 order. At the conclusion of the August 7 disciplinary hearing, after considering his testimony the Board found that both orders "were properly issued and properly distributed" and that plaintiff was "guilty of insubordination and disobeying direct orders" (Plaintiff's Br. 10) and suspended him for five days without pay. After serving the suspension, plaintiff filed the present complaint for damages and expunction of adverse references on his employment record.
The district court granted summary judgment for defendants as to Count II which claimed that plaintiff's First Amendment rights to free speech were violated because the Board refused to hear evidence regarding the unsafe nature of the holsters. The court held that there was no violation of plaintiff's First Amendment rights because the Board's hearing was properly confined to the adjudicative issue of Harrison's failure to comply with Department orders. The Board did not prohibit Harrison from speaking on the safety issue. It just postponed its consideration of that legislative question to a later date. We agree with the district court's reasoning. Harrison has not made a selective prosecution claim or shown that the Board acted unfairly against him. Consequently, the Board's enforcement policy did not violate the First Amendment. Wayte v. United States, 470 U.S. 598, 105 S. Ct. 1524, 84 L. Ed. 2d 547 (1985).
As to Count I, the court noted that plaintiff's due process claim arising from his suspension was contingent upon his having a property right in continued employment and held that plaintiff had such a right under Smith v. Eaton, 910 F.2d 1469, 1471 n. 4 (7th Cir. 1990), certiorari denied, --- U.S. ----, 111 S. Ct. 1587, 113 L. Ed. 2d 651 (1991). We decline defendants' invitation to overrule this recent decision.
Plaintiff's principal due process argument was that Mayor McClarnon, a Board member, was prejudiced against him. However, there would have been no quorum if the mayor had not participated in the hearing.1 In rejecting plaintiff's argument that he was entitled to a neutral decisionmaker, Judge Barker held that with respect to his short-term suspension, a pre-deprivation proceeding before a neutral party is not required where, as here, the employee is given an opportunity to answer the charges. This was in accord with Arnett v. Kennedy, 416 U.S. 134, 155 n. 21, 163-164, 170 n. 5, 94 S. Ct. 1633, 1645 n. 21, 1648-1649, 1652 n. 5, 40 L. Ed. 2d 15 (1974), and Garraghty v. Jordan, 830 F.2d 1295, 1299-1302 (4th Cir. 1987).
Here plaintiff's only defense was that the police chief's two orders were invalid because they were not properly promulgated, but the Board ruled that the orders were valid and applicable to all officers. In the circumstances, we adhere to Arnett and Garraghty and hold that plaintiff has not shown a due process violation.
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While the government's interest in avoiding undue administrative burdens is not implicated in this case because a meeting of the Board was actually conducted, the government does have an interest in promptly and effectively disciplining employees. The government's interest in curtailing insubordination and enforcing orders is fundamental to the maintenance of public order and safety. Had the Mayor disqualified himself from hearing this matter, a quorum would not have existed, and Harrison's admitted acts of insubordination would have gone unpunished.
This court is persuaded by the logic of the Fourth Circuit's decision in Garraghty. The relatively slight deprivation resulting from a short-term suspension, considered in light of the demands emanating from the paramilitary nature of civilian police forces, and the slight risk of an erroneous deprivation (because of Harrison's admission of his violations), prompt the conclusion that no due process violation has occurred. Any other decision would threaten the ability of police departments to function properly, efficiently and effectively, the larger effect of which would pose a serious danger to the public safety. While the hearing may have been somewhat less than perfect, it satisfied due process requirements.
Although plaintiff relies on Londoner v. Denver, 210 U.S. 373, 28 S. Ct. 708, 52 L. Ed. 1103 (1908), there the Board of Equalization adopted the assailed resolution without any hearing and adopted an ordinance without affording the affected landowners an opportunity to be heard. Here, of course, the Board of Public Works and Safety gave plaintiff notice of its hearing and permitted him to testify, so that Londoner offers no support. Similarly, Coniston Corporation v. Village of Hoffman Estates, 844 F.2d 461 (7th Cir. 1988), does not assist this plaintiff because he received a hearing in an adjudicative setting as to his non-compliance with police department orders. There was no due process violation.
The judgment granting defendants' motion for summary judgment is affirmed.

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Moto E4 has got a metal design unlike it’s predecessors. This 5″ screen phone has got many surprises. Check out the main features you will be getting out of the box.
This new installment in Moto E series has a metal design with a 5″ HD display (1280×720) with 720p screen resolution. It is powered by Quad-core 1.4 GHz chipsets -, Snapdragon 425 andSnapdragon™ 427. To support the processor it has got a 2GB RAM.
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Friday, November 6, 2020
Why Even Indian-Origin Strains Of Islam Are Likely To Give Way To Radicalism In Bangladesh?
New Age Islam Special Correspondent
6 November 2020
Since its inception, Bangladesh has got a great adherence to the syncretic Indian-origin Islamic heritage with its inherent inclusivism as an integral part of identity for the Bengali Muslims. Most Muslim denominations in Bangladesh—Deobandis, Barelwis & Sunni-Sufis who are around 96%—have their centrality in India. But what has happened recently that even these Indian-origin strains are likely to give way to radical Islamist streams?
In the case of the Vienna terror incident, the Austrian police has detained 14 youths including the two young Bangladeshi between the ages of 18 and 28. Though, as of writing this piece, the police are trying to incept their involvement in the terror plot and their affiliation to ISIS. But given the global image of Bangladesh as one of the most moderate and secular Muslim nations in South Asia, it should have been unlikely for the country’s youths to align with the global Islamist terror organisations like the ISIS and its caliphate narratives.
In Bangladesh, until recently only local Islamists—Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Islami Shasantantra Chhatra Andolan, JeI, HuJI, Bangladesh Bangla Bhai etc— were involved in terror activities. But since 2016, ISIS and Al Qaida became the driving force behind the violent extremism in Bangladesh. A study of IS and AQ's propaganda narratives in Bangladesh shows that the West in general, and India in particular are pitched as enemies of the ‘Islamic agenda’ in Bangladesh. AQIS has adopted a propaganda-centric approach to gain a foothold in the country. The Jama’at affiliates within the deep state have become more vociferous against India. For instance—a pro-Jama’at Bangladeshi Army ex-Major Delwar Hossain said in a video footage that surfaced on social media recently: "A list of 'Indians in Bangladesh' and 'India-loving Bangladeshis' will soon be prepared to kick them out of the country to offer job opportunities to Islamic youth only”.
Also, the oasis of political Islam of today, Turkey which has historical relations with Bangladesh constantly woos the Bengali Muslims through massive support to the Rohingyas as well as popularisation of Turkish drama serials in Bangladesh. Bangladesh inaugurated its new embassy complex in Ankara on Sep 14, 2020. Sheikh Hasina, virtually joining the opening ceremony, said her country and Turkey shared deeply rooted values and history and the opening of the new embassy would further their close relations. Hasina lauded Ankara administration’s support to Rohingya Muslims and invited Erdogan to visit Bangladesh on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of the country's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She added: "Our relationship, however, can be traced in the 13th Century, when Turkic General Muhammad Bakhtiar Khiljee, conquered Bengal. The relations between the two countries are deeply rooted in shared history, faith, and traditions.
In addition to strategic compulsions, there are pressure groups within the deep state and outside, along with several fundamentalist groups in Bangladesh calling for a Shariah-based state which may not be ruled out after the end of the current regime. Bangladesh had become a hotbed of violent religious extremism during the BNP-Jama’at government, with 500 simultaneous bomb explosions in 63 districts of Bangladesh conducted by terrorist organisation, Bangla Bhai which shook the core of the country. Radical Islamists would openly chant in Bangla, "Sobai Hobey Taliban, Bangladesh Hobey Afghan". (All will become Taliban; Bangladesh will turn into Afghanistan).
The Awami League, with its roots in secularism, didn’t capitulate to the demands of Sharia law by Islamist hardliners. But in the 2018 elections, it decided to gather support of the Islamist groups, in a rivalry to the opposition party BNP which aligned with JeI, the largest Islamic party in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina sought the support of Ahmad Shafi’s Hefazat-e-Islam, a coalition of several Islamist parties in the country. Consequently, Hasina agreed to changes in public school textbooks to make them more “Islamic” as demanded by Hefazat and announced that her government would recognize degrees from thousands of unregulated Qaumi madrassas run by Hefazat.
Notably, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh founding leader Ahmad Shafi belonged to a band of Islamists that unlike JeI, did not oppose the independence of Bangladesh. He supported a united India and rejected the creation of Pakistan. Now after Shafi has recently died and his successor is Junaid Babunagari, who backs the opposition party (BNP) and its ally JeI, the future of Bangladeshi secularism vs. pan-Islamism is uncertain. The lines have blurred more now because of the lack of a clear position on where Bangladesh stands vis-à-vis state and religion. In all likelihood, this will help breed more Islamist fundamentalism and anti-India sentiments in the country.
At a time when radical and Political Islam continues to pose threats to the cultural and civilizational values of Bangladesh. This is where the classical Indian Islam and its seminaries have a pivotal role to play by deepening their historical and traditional linkages through the centrality of Deoband and Bareilly, in addition to the joint counter-radicalisation efforts of the modern, progressive and pluralist Muslim institutions in India and Bangladesh. China and Turkey seek to undermine the Bengali part and reinforce the Islamic aspects of Bangladeshi Muslim society to disassociate it with its Indian origins, culture and ethos, with Pakistan nudging the two countries to decrease India’s influence in South Asia. More to the point, an oscillation between religion and secularism in the country is further leading to proclivity towards pan-Islamist currents in Bangladesh. The classical Indian Islamic seminaries and their progressive products in Bangladesh must take specific steps and effective measures to mitigate and counter-influence the radical Islamic propaganda in Bangladesh.


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One of the most important insights I have received on the spiritual path is that it is not the thoughts, feelings and physical sensations that are the problem, it is the resistance to them that is the problem
Mind stuff is transient. It comes and goes. Anger comes and anger goes. Grief comes and grief goes. Resentment ditto. Jealousy ditto. Even physical discomfort comes, and in its time leaves.
But the ego cannot leave well alone. It worries. It frets. It justifies. It suppresses. It represses. It gives up. It loses hope. And its resists the resistance. And resists the resistance to the resistance, until in time we are coated with a thick crust of resistance which holds the mind-stuff captive.
How can we free ourselves of resistance? Once again the tools are the same: Awareness and acceptance. In order to be free, first, we must be aware of our resistance.
It is only by working our way through the resistance that we can free ourselves of our habitual patterns of thoughts and feelings or even physical issues.
As awareness and acceptance gradually dissipate the resistance, so many entrenched habits, circumstance and physical ailments begin to shift, because it was the resistance that held it in place.
I have been finding remarkable shifts in health simply by accepting my resistance to the discomfort of sinus or of a poor stomach.
A friend of mine was very upset when she found that company policy prevented her from being eligible for a promotion. When she eventually accepted the situation, the company changed its policy, and she got the longed-for promotion.
When we accept someone’s hurtful behaviour, it often happens that the person begins to change his behaviour. Resistance stops the flow of life and therefore creates stagnancy and discomfort in every part of our life.
Through accepting the resistance, we will re-enter the flow of life and health will pervade our spiritual, emotional, mental and physical lives.
Suma Varughese has had a long and illustrious career as a writer/editor/journalist for 40 years. She was the editor-in-chief of Life Positive, India’s premier body-mind-spirit magazine, for over 12 years, prior to which she was the editor of Society magazine for five years and has also been a senior editor with Gentleman magazine. Suma is a popular guest speaker at many conferences and seminars and has been intimately connected with the rise of the spiritual movement in India.

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Modeling a system by statistical methods needs large amount of data to train the system. In real life, such data are sometimes not available or hard to collect. Modeling the system with small size database will produce a system with poor performance. In this paper, a method for increasing the size of a speech database is proposed. The method works by generating new samples from the original samples, using combinations of the following methods: speech lengthening, noise addition, and word reversal. To make a proof of concept, a severe test condition is used, in which the original database consists of one sample per speaker, for a speaker recognition system. The system is tested using original samples and the highest obtained recognition rate for mixed genders is 91.41% and that of 93.24% for male only speakers.
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A busy night of tournament and non-conference action in college hoops made for some big wins for Villanova and Arizona and a home loss for Indiana.
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We knew Iowa State had a lot of offensive weapons, but with the return of some key rotation players the Cyclones look really tough.
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Louisville’s defense took it up a notch against Savannah State.
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Hamlet thesis paper - gohomesaving.comAnd if he--not his friend, not his mother, not his pastor--sees a ghost, he will acknowledge as such.As well, Laertes connives to kill Hamlet in order to avenge the death of Polonius, his father.
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(CNN) — Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of acquitted neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of perjury.
She will be placed on probation for one year and is required to file a letter of apology to Judge Kenneth Lester.
George Zimmerman was acquitted by a six-person jury in July on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida.
Prosecutors allege Shellie Zimmerman lied when she told a judge during a bail hearing for her husband in April 2012 that the family was indigent. In fact, they argue, George Zimmerman actually had about $135,000 at the time.


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Google Street View Wins Another Legal Test
Google Street View feature may still make privacy groups unhappy, but at least for the time being, it remains a-okay in the eyes of the law. A federal judge has decided not to give a litigious couple another chance to challenge Street View.
Remember the Borings? In April of last year, Aaron and Christine Boring sued Google for trespassing and invasion of privacy after pictures of their house became visible online. To make up for the resulting "mental anguish," they sought $25,000 in compensation.
Only in February 2009, Judge Amy Reynolds Hay wrote, "While it is easy to imagine that many whose property appears on Google’s virtual maps resent the privacy implications, it is hard to believe that any – other than the most exquisitely sensitive – would suffer shame or humiliation."
And she’s sticking to that verdict. Wendy Davis reported today, "U.S. District Judge Amy Reynolds Hays in the western district of Pennsylvania ruled this week that there was no reason to reconsider her earlier decision tossing the case."
As we said in February, any future lawsuits against Street View will now have a much tougher time moving forward.


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It looks like our site is making the rounds and getting noticed! This time we got a shout-out from Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson on their blog about patient education in plastic surgery practices. Like us, they believe that the more a potential patient knows about their cosmetic surgery procedure, the better informed they will be which will lead to a more positive experience and results!
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We use many of the same tools that Dr. Parker uses on his New Jersey plastic surgery Website for The Parker Center. This include video and written testimonials, procedural information and staff background and credentials. All of these tools are instrumental in not only educating potential patients, but also in choosing the right facility and surgeon.
As noted in the press release, there are thousands of pages on plastic surgery so it is imperative that ours offers accurate information and is also welcoming. Patient education is beneficial to everyone and because most potential patients search the Internet first, the Website is where they get their first impression. This is why, like Dr. Parker recently updated his New Jersey breast augmentation pages, we are always reviewing the information on our site and updating when necessary.
Let’s return the favor and read the full post on their site, located here.


Freedom of expression and tolerance seem to be one sided concepts | Letter
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem was indeed about the flag, intended or not. The fact is, he chose as his means of protest a ritual in which the flag is displayed and we honor our country. Therefore, he made the flag a central issue. It is a logical and reasonable position for one to feel his method was improper.
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If sincere about the issue of racial injustice, Kaepernick had the platform to draw attention to his cause by holding a press conference, enlisting others in the league to join his efforts or organizing a peaceful protest. He chose none of these options. His credibility was further undermined by later being photographed wearing socks with pictures of cartoon pigs dressed in police uniforms.
Moreover, it is disgraceful that Drew Brees, a former NFL Man of the Year who has donated more than $10 million to various charitable causes, was all but bullied into an apology for having the temerity to suggest it's important we respect the flag. In 2020 America, Freedom of expression and tolerance seem to be one sided concepts afforded only to those who support a given narrative. Everyone else is scorned, shamed on social media or threatened, making honest and open conversations about race an impossibility.
It was Kaepernick's privilege to do what he did. It is also the privilege of others to feel what he did he was wrong. Just because it is your right to do something, doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.


For the first time in 10 years, a paid family and medical leave plan is ready for a vote in the full state House.
After clearing the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday, House Bill 1116, sponsored by Rep. June Robinson, is ready for a vote on the full House floor. HB 1116 would allow workers to take up to 26 weeks of paid family leave for a new baby, to care for an aging parent or a sick loved one, and up to 12 weeks of paid medical leave for a worker’s own serious health condition.
Over the last few weeks, working parents, unions, small business owners, health care experts, veterans advocates and seniors groups have come to Olympia urging lawmakers to support HB 1116 – the only paid leave proposal that provides the minimum amount of leave health experts recommend. Meanwhile, the most recent competing Senate proposal would provide inadequate leave and benefits, puts the cost entirely on workers and leaves out too many working families altogether, even though they’d still have to pay for the benefit.
Representatives have until March 8 to pass HB 1116 out of the House.
Do you support paid family and medical leave? If so, please consider taking a minute to send an e-mail to your representatives.


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This 1984 release puts players in the role of a parka-donning character who's task is to simply climb up to the top of a mountain peak, shattering ice blocks with his hammer in order to gain access to the different layers of the mountain. Players can also use the hammer to whack the different enemies trying to push the ice climber off the mountain. Bonus rounds are at the top of the mountain, but if you screw up during this round, you get no points at all.
This "platformer" is anything but traditional due to its loose controls, and much of the game's challenge revolves around the slightly clumsy movement of the characters (it is on ice, after all). A leap doesn't give the Ice Climber much distance to the left and right, which makes it just slightly infuriating to miss a ledge by a mere pixel and plummet to death in a strategically placed pitfall. Overall the game is a great pick-up-and-play game on the Game Boy Advance, that's enhanced with the game's ability to keep in cartridge memory the highest score obtained. Something the original NES game didn't do.
The most significant aspect of the Famicom Mini edition Ice Climber is that, because it includes the most current NES/Famicom emulation, it's the first time the game's hit the GBA with multiplayer support. The NES-to-GBA system emulator included in the e-Reader and in Animal Crossing couldn't support two players in any game since it didn't feature link cable functionality. The Classic NES Series series goes a step further: features support for both link cable and Wireless Adapter, and finally lets two players go at it in the same game. The addition of a second player changes up the gameplay from a careful platformer to more of a "race to the top" design since any player left behind during the vertical scroll is instant death.
The new NES emulation in Ice Climber also eliminates the display "shimmying" of the e-Reader and Animal Crossing versions. The developers still must give the game a "squished" appearance since the display aspect ratio of the GBA isn't as tall as the original system. But only purists will notice the compressed image; it's done so well that newcomers to the franchise should be oblivious to the effect.
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OeTTINGER and Pia Kollmar claim two logistics awards
As part of the “Logistics is Female” campaign, Bavarian Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter presented our brewery with two awards in Nuremberg on Monday: the prize for “inspiring commitment and courageous action” went to both the business as a whole and to Pia Kollmar individually.
The “Logistics is Female” campaign was launched by the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Construction and Transport along with the Logistik Initiative Bayern and CNA e.V., with the aim of strengthening the shipping, transport and logistics industry across the Federal State. By placing a focus on the role of women in logistics, the initiative aims to improve equal opportunities, employer appeal and development potential, thereby counteracting the lack of specialists and emerging talent in the sector. The “mobile” award ceremony for 14 businesses and female entrepreneurs took place within the framework of the Bavaria Night of Logistics on a tram belonging to Transport Association Region Nuremberg, the transit authority of the city of Nuremberg.
Christian Bernreiter highlighted the importance of this event against the backdrop of the challenging situation that the logistics sector is currently facing in particular: “The logistics sector is currently being forced to navigate one crisis after another – from a skilled labor shortage to the pandemic, all the way through to the current geopolitical conflict. These outstanding businesses and individuals are a testament to how, with blood, sweat and tears, as well as fresh perspectives, obstacles and challenges can be successfully overcome.”
Dr. Rudolf Aunkofer, Managing Director of CNA e.V. / Logistik Initiative Bayern, says: “The ‘Logistics is Female’ initiative is proof that there are already many successful women working in the transport and logistics sector. Our prize winners are role models who will inspire the next generation to make the most of the amazing job opportunities that this sector has to offer. There have been many positive developments in the logistics industry over the past few years, although these have occasionally gone under the radar. It is a modern, international and sustainable industry that offers a wide range of career opportunities.”


In an era where safety and security have become paramount concerns, gated communities have emerged as a popular housing choice for many individuals and families. These residential areas offer a sense of exclusivity and a heightened level of security, thanks in large part to the presence of trained security guards. This article explores the economics of security and delves into the ways in which American Global Security Guards add value to gated communities.
Enhanced Safety and Crime Prevention:
One of the primary benefits of security guards in private communities is the enhanced safety they provide. These professionals are trained to identify and respond to potential security threats promptly. Their presence alone acts as a deterrent to criminals, reducing the risk of burglary, vandalism, and other criminal activities. By preventing crime, security guards help maintain a peaceful and secure environment within gated communities, fostering a sense of well-being among residents.
Investing in a gated community often comes at a higher price compared to traditional residential areas. However, the presence of security guards can justify the higher cost. Research has shown that private communities with security guards tend to have higher property values. The sense of safety and security associated with these communities makes them more desirable to potential buyers, leading to increased demand and subsequently driving up property prices. Therefore, security guards contribute to the economic value of gated communities by attracting investors and encouraging long-term property appreciation.
Reduced Insurance Costs:
Another economic advantage of having security guards in private communities is the potential reduction in insurance costs. Insurance companies consider various factors when determining premiums, including the level of security in a particular area. Gated communities with security guards are often seen as lower-risk properties, leading to lower insurance premiums for homeowners. This reduction in insurance costs can translate into significant savings for residents, making communities a financially sound investment.
Community Engagement and Quality of Life:
In addition to their role in ensuring safety, security guards also contribute to the overall quality of life in gated communities. They act as a point of contact for residents, offering assistance, information, and a sense of community. Security guards often build relationships with residents, fostering a friendly and supportive environment. This community engagement helps create a strong sense of belonging, making gated communities more attractive to potential buyers and residents alike.
Job Creation and Economic Impact:
The employment of security guards in gated communities also has a positive economic impact on the local community. The presence of security guards creates job opportunities, providing a source of income for individuals in the area. These employment opportunities contribute to the local economy and can help improve the standard of living for residents. Additionally, security companies that provide guards for gated communities contribute to the economy through their services and operations.
Security guards play a vital role in enhancing the safety, value, and overall appeal of gated communities. Their presence acts as a deterrent to criminals, reducing crime rates and fostering a safer living environment for residents. The economic benefits of security guards in these communities are evident in the form of increased property values, reduced insurance costs, community engagement, job creation, and overall economic growth. As the demand for secure living spaces continues to rise, the value that security guards bring to gated communities will remain a crucial aspect of their appeal.


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