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- By David M. Kinchen, Huntingtonnews.net Business and Real Estate Writer
The white paper, The U.S. Housing Market: Current Conditions and Policy Considerations, calls for increased lending to creditworthy home buyers and more loan modifications, mortgage refinancings, and short sales to reduce the rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry. Link to the Jan. 4, 2012 Fed report: http://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/other-reports/files/housing-white-paper-20120104.pdf
Both the NAHB and the NAR have long called for such an approach to help spur the housing market recovery.
“The Federal Reserve’s report to Congress confirms what we have been saying for some time: That extraordinarily tight credit conditions are preventing creditworthy borrowers from obtaining home loans and this is harming the housing market and the broader economy,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev.
Nielsen added that the lack of credit extends to housing construction loans as well, which is crippling the housing industry and preventing construction of new homes in markets that need and want them. “In scores of markets across the country that are exhibiting signs of job growth and where the inventory of new homes is nearly exhausted, builders should be hiring workers to break ground on new housing developments,” he said.
“…NAR knows that a strong housing market recovery is key to the nation’s future economic strength,” said NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “Improving access to affordable mortgage financing for qualified home buyers and investors and aggressively pursuing more loan modifications and short sales is necessary to help reenergize the housing market and spur an economic recovery.”
The Fed report stated, in part:
“The ongoing problems in the U.S. housing market continue to impede the economic recovery. House prices have fallen an average of about 33 percent from their 2006 peak, resulting in about $7 trillion in household wealth losses and an associated ratcheting down of aggregate consumption. At the same time, an unprecedented number of households have lost, or are on the verge of losing, their homes. The extraordinary problems plaguing the housing market reflect in part the effect of weak demand due to high unemployment and heightened uncertainty. But the problems also reflect three key forces originating from within the housing market itself: a persistent excess supply of vacant homes on the market, many of which stem from foreclosures; a marked and potentially long-term downshift in the supply of mortgage credit; and the costs that an often unwieldy and inefficient foreclosure process imposes on homeowners, lenders, and communities.
“Looking forward, continued weakness in the housing market poses a significant barrier to a more vigorous economic recovery. Of course, some of the weakness is related to poor labor market conditions, which will take time to be resolved. At the same time, there is scope for policymakers to take action along three dimensions that could ease some of the pressures afflicting the housing market. In particular, policies could be considered that would help moderate the inflow of properties into the large inventory of unsold homes, remove some of the obstacles preventing creditworthy borrowers from accessing mortgage credit, and limit the number of homeowners who find themselves pushed into an inefficient and overburdened foreclosure pipeline. Some steps already being taken or proposed in these areas will be discussed below.
“Taking these issues in turn, the large inventory of foreclosed or surrendered properties is contributing to excess supply in the for-sale market, placing downward pressure on house prices and exacerbating the loss in aggregate housing wealth. At the same time, rental markets are strengthening in some areas of the country, reflecting in part a decline in the homeownership rate. Reducing some of the barriers to converting foreclosed properties to rental units will help redeploy the existing stock of houses in a more efficient way. Such conversions might also increase lenders’ eventual recoveries on foreclosed and surrendered properties.
“Obstacles limiting access to mortgage credit even among creditworthy borrowers contribute to weakness in housing demand, and barriers to refinancing blunt the transmission of monetary policy to the household sector. Further attention to easing some of these obstacles could contribute to the gradual recovery in housing markets and thus help speed the overall economic recovery.”
NAR’s Veissi said that, according to the 2011 NAR Member Profile, 34 percent of Realtors reported that the most important factor in limiting their clients’ ability to buy a home was difficulty in obtaining a mortgage. While NAR supports responsible and strong underwriting standards, unnecessarily tight credit restrictions are keeping many qualified home buyers from purchasing homes, which could help absorb excess inventories of homes in foreclosure.
“Creditworthy consumers continue to have difficulties securing affordable financing despite their proven ability to afford the monthly payments,” said Veissi. “Expanding financing opportunities to qualified buyers could help reduce distressed property inventories, minimize the negative impact those homes have on local markets and restore vibrant housing markets and neighborhoods.”
To prevent further foreclosure inventory increases, NAR also urges lenders to take more aggressive steps to modify loans and keep struggling families in their homes. Significantly reducing monthly mortgage payments will help more families remain current on their mortgage and allow them to remain in their home, reducing the impact of foreclosures on local home prices.
For homeowners who are unable to meet their mortgage obligations, NAR has urged lenders and servicers to quickly approve reasonable short sale offers so these people can avoid foreclosure. The short sale process can be time-consuming and inefficient, and many would-be buyers end up walking away from the transaction.
“Loan modifications and short sales help stabilize home values and neighborhoods, and limit the losses incurred by lenders, the federal government and taxpayers, which is good for everyone,” said NAR’s Moe Veissi.
“Removing the obstacles limiting access to mortgage credit and enabling builders to obtain construction loans to build in markets where demand is firming is imperative to get housing back on track, to put our nation back to work and to keep the economy moving forward,” said NAHB’s Bob Nielsen.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has Buckeye coaches, players, and fans eager for the 2022 college football season. Newly-hired assistant coaches are on the staff, with a 21-man recruiting class inked and ready to contribute. Eleven members of Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class are already enrolled and will be participating in spring practice. In addition, the Buckeyes are welcoming some new faces via the transfer portal.
With winter conditioning well underway in Columbus, and spring football practice rapidly approaching, here are five players who may have opportunities to make sizable contributions to the 2022 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Tanner McCalister, S
McCalister is one of two players who joined Ohio State via the transfer portal (incoming running back turned linebacker DeaMonte "Chip" Trayanum is the other, having arrived from Arizona State). McCalister comes to the Buckeyes after starting the past two seasons at Oklahoma State. Known for being a physical run defender as well as a good cover man, McCalister is well-versed in new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme, from their time together with the Cowboys. McCalister should be able to help his new teammates get acclimated to Knowles' terminology and concepts. McCalister should secure one of the starting safety jobs, most likely the cover safety.
Bennett Christian, TE
Christian's inclusion here may come as a surprise. A star at Acworth (Ga.) Allatoona High School, Chrisitan is the highest-rated prospect in his school's history. An early enrollee, Christian joined a position group undergoing a transition with Jeremy Ruckert in the 2022 NFL Draft and Cade Stover moving back to linebacker. Christian's size (6-6, 240) could help get on the field right away, especially if he proves adept as a blocker. Day has already emphasized that the Buckeyes need to do a much better job this season when it comes to run blocking.
Devin Brown, QB
Brown has an opportunity to emerge from a crowded competition for the backup quarterback job behind Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. Stroud. Sophomore Kyle McCord has the experience edge but Brown should get his chances to impress the coaching staff. The No. 2 spot on the QB depth chart takes on added significance when you consider the possibility that Stroud could decide to leave early and enter his name into the 2023 NFL Draft. Either way, it will be interesting to see if Brown is able to work his way on to the field this fall.
C.J. Hicks, LB
The top-ranked player in the state of Ohio from Archbishop Alter high school, Hicks earned the nickname of "Captain Buckeye" for his efforts in trying to get other highly-ranked players to join the 2022 recruiting class. Another early enrollee, Hicks will get plenty of time with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who also is set to coach the linebackers. Hicks could emerge as a core special teams player right away but a new scheme also increases the chances he gets some defensive snaps before the 2022 season is over and done with.
Sonny Styles, S
Listed as a safety in the news release on the 2022 recruiting class, Styles is a player who will likely project as a linebacker. Styles reclassified from the class of 2023 to sign with the Buckeyes in December and comes to Columbus with appealing size (6-4, 215). Styles' versatility is another asset that should help him see the field earlier rather than later, according to head coach Ryan Day. "We will use him everywhere we can... He can do a lot of things. He can cover, he can blitz, he can play zone, and he can play man. He's like a Swiss Army knife out there. Our guys on defense will be excited to have him as he builds roles," Day said. Styles is not enrolling early but should have plenty of opportunities over the summer and into fall camp to impress the coaching staff. He's another incoming freshman who could carve out an early role on special teams and his varied skill set makes him a candidate for the "Leo" position in Jim Knowles' defense.
— Written by Chip Minnich, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network. He also is podcasting for Buckeye Scoop. Follow him on Twitter @ChipMinnich.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW — The search for Mountain View’s new police chief ended in the department’s own backyard.
Max Bosel, a 19-year Mountain View Police Department veteran, has been appointed to succeed outgoing Police Chief Scott S.G. Vermeer, City Manager Dan Rich announced Friday. Bosel will officially take the helm on Aug. 4 and be paid a salary of $242,000.
Bosel joined the Mountain View force in 1995 as an officer and rose to the rank of captain. He began his career in law enforcement in 1989 with Millbrae police.
Bosel has led all three divisions of the Mountain View department and served as interim deputy police chief while Vermeer oversaw the fire department, according to a city news release. Vermeer is leaving to take an executive position with a private security firm.
Bosel holds a master’s degree in public administration from Notre Dame de Namur University and a bachelor of arts degree in management from Saint Mary’s College of California.
“It is an honor to have been selected to serve as the next police chief for the city of Mountain View,” Bosel said. “I look forward to leading your police department as we continue our commitment to earning your trust and support as we strive to uphold our city’s values of treating people with respect, acting with integrity and providing exceptional service while fulfilling our community’s expectation for a safe Mountain View.”
Contact Mark Gomez at 408-920-5869. Follow him at Twitter.com/markmgomez.


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The Fuyu variety is one of the most frequently seen persimmons in our markets today. A rare astringent variety of the persimmon is from Israel's Sharon Valley and is named the Sharon persimmon
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Oaxacan Green Dent corn is in ancient heirloom variety of Zea mays that is classified as a grain corn, as opposed to a sweet corn.
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Banana squash are cylindrical in shape and imposing in size, reaching up to 2 to 3 feet in length and averaging 8" in diameter. Though the average weight is about ten pounds, a heavy Banana squash can weigh up to 35 pounds. Their thick-walled rind, when ripe is salmon pink in color. The flesh: thick, firm, dense and meaty with a true pumpkin orange color. Regardless of the monumental size of the squash itself, its seed cavity holds few and small seeds. The cooked flesh of the banana squash is fragrant, rich and earthy sweet.
Banana squash is available year-round.
Banana squash is a member of the winter squash family and of the species Cucurbita maxima, the most diverse domesticated and cultivated species of squash in the world. There are far more than one single cultivar of Banana squash, including Pink and Blue Banana squash varieties, hybrid varieties (often labeled as "Rainbow") and the highly regarded heirloom varieties, Sibley and Pike's Peak. Regardless of what variety you knowingly or unknowingly choose, Banana squash are considered top tier among all winter squash.
As Banana squash is a true winter squash variety, it can be used in place of other orange-flesh colored winter squash varieties such as butternut and kabocha. Banana squash is in its perfect culinary element when roasted and added to soups and stews. It can be thinly shaved and added to fresh salad greens or used as a topping for pizzas. Banana squash favors the pairing of rich and bold partners such as butter, creme fraiche, aged sheep's cheeses, cream, pork belly, lamb and truffles. The best herb and spice pairings include thyme, bay, sage, rosemary, cumin, curry, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Proper storage conditions can extend the post-vine life of Banana Squash, as well as winter squash in general, for up to six months. The best way to lengthen the post-harvest is to store them in a cool (50 to 60 Degrees Fahrenheit) unlit area with relative humidity.
Banana squash can trace its origins back to South America. Seeds from an archeological site in Peru matched the distinct identity of today's banana cultivar. It would be traded and traveled to other regions within the Americas, yet maintain its identity as a true New World crop. The family of Banana squashes were introduced into the United States by R.H. Shumway in 1893. Though the Shumway seed catalog would be the initial Banana squash orientation within the U.S., other seed catalogs would soon follow and by the early 20th century the Banana squash was becoming a popular winter squash variety. Somehow, though, it would eventually fall out of favor to modern winter squash commonplace varieties such as butternut and acorn squash and simply more fashionable squashes such as baking pumpkins. Most Banana squash variety seeds are housed among heirloom seed savers and rarely find themselves in the commercial marketplace. Perhaps a secondary reason is that the Banana Squash require long periods of warm season weather to reach maturity, often staying on the vine for up to 120 days, requiring over a half-year to cultivate and making for a mere single crop annually.
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- The Berkeley College Knights' 24th straight win gave them their second straight United States Collegiate Athletic Conference (USCAA) Division II National Men’s Basketball title.
The Knights beat Central Penn College, 107-88, in New Rochelle for the longest winning streak in school history.
Earlier this year, the team also captured the 2016 Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) Championship, its eighth title in school history.Berkeley College has six locations in New Jersey – Woodland Park, Paramus, Clifton, Dover, Newark and Woodbridge.
“All season, our student-athletes remained humbled through all victories while working diligently to ensure that they gave themselves the best chance to win the next game,” head coach Chris Christiansen said.“Their actions and execution on the court spoke louder than their words."
Christiansen was voted HVIAC Co-Coach of the Year, while players Keenan Langston, Massiah Merritt, and Stephon Jennings received both HVIAC All-Conference and USCAA All-American status. Player Alessandro DeAngelis also made the USCAA National All-Academic team, boasting a 3.9 grade point average.
Meet the Team: Click here to watch some of the Berkeley College Knights talk about their season on BRIC TV. Click here to read an interview with standout player Keenan Langston.
The two-time champions will be the guests of honor at an upcoming celebration at Berkeley College in Midtown Manhattan. The team will receive its championship rings later this year.
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Was looking through Youtube the other day for videos of trains. I’m pretty much a train fanboy ^^; Just find them pretty cool, don’t ask me why.
Anyway, I was looking for the train announcements for JR trains when I stumbled upon this very crazy video. It features the Japanese Maglev train running at a speed of 581km/h.
This is the JR Maglev that is developed by the Japan Railway Technical Research Institute. The JR-Maglev MLX01 (X being experimental) is composed of a maximum of 5 cars to run on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line and attained a maximum speed of 581km/h (361 mph) in a manned vehicle run (world speed record for railed vehicles).
Short video (alternative view of the train)
I am pretty shocked at the speed the maglev (experimental) train has managed to attain. The only other fastest Maglev train I have taken was the Shanghai Maglev train (431km/h) back in 2006 during my study trip there.
^ Hit the green button and the door gets unlocked.
The whole Maglev ride was really cool. Very comfortable and almost not much of noise is produced. It took about 7 ~ 8 minutes of traveling time over the stretch of 31km. I would prefer taking the Maglev as to a plane if I were to a domestic travel in countries offering Maglev/Shinkansen/TGVs ^^;
Complete video presentation of Shanghai trasrapid super speed magnetic levitation train.
For those who would like to learn more about the Maglev can check out the video link or the wikipedia link. I do hope I can travel in a longer distance in the Maglev train someday :)
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Technically, the maglev technology can allow for greater speeds, but the forces, stresses, and air pressure it creates limits the how fast the train is allowed to go. Imagine a maglev running by you and getting hit with the air pressure that it can generate. Maybe future designs will be able to address these issues (/engineering tech crap)
Only 581 km/h? PSSFFF TELEPORTATION!!! =P
Too bad Japanese “advanced” – there’s not even a chance for competition for french TGV now. Oh well – that probably means the world will soon be dominated by the French in rail and Japanese in maglev trains :)
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**Previously unreleased ambient techno re-score to the classic Russian silent movie 'Man With A Movie Camera'. Includes choice moments of the AI techno cut 'The Chase' and the tense, Detroit-style ambient breakbeats of 'Working City'** "In 1996, the Tromsø International Film Festival (TIFF) commissioned Mental Overdrive and Biosphere to compose an original soundtrack for the Russian silent movie "Man with a Movie Camera" by director Dziga Vertov. The duo split the work between them by selecting alternating scenes throughout the film, in order to make the 1 hour and 8 minute soundtrack as varied as possible. The first screening with this new soundtrack performed live took place in Tromsø in January 1996, and then a series of concerts/screenings followed at selected festivals in Norway and France. Biosphere released his pieces of the soundtrack as part the 2001 version of his "Substrata" album, but the Mental Overdrive body of work has not yet been available - until now."

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The family business was started by Lebanese immigrants Mike and George Saba, who’d made their way to Bakersfield from San Francisco and established a general merchandise store in 1920. By 1934, the business evolved into a men’s apparel retailer.
Saba’s opened March 1, 1934. It is located at 915 Baker Street Bakersfield, CA 93305. The original store was destroyed in an earthquake in 1952 but the Saba family rebuilt a new store in 1953. Jack Saba tells his story.

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Greener and natural options have become the latest trend in nearly every facet of life. Pursuing with this style, natural materials also have made accessibility in interior designing. Natural real wood like structure in furniture, renewable carpets are some of the illustrations how people try to become a member of the feel of nature into their houses. The adaptability of natural elements allows experimenting with various designs and combining a transitional style. The interiors of house with natural elements in it create a calm and comfy atmosphere. It also has the good thing about giving the house a cleaner look.
The handcrafts work to make a classy blend of traditional and modern design. Handcrafts have made their in the past into the interior planning industry for several years. The handcrafts use the latest technology with the creative craftsmanship. While using handicrafts in designing the interiors we have to keep in brain not to overdo it. When in conjunction with vintage furniture and accessories the hand crafts look even classier.
A very important thing about the styles in interior home making is that they don't really change so quickly like tendencies in other establishments like fashion, films etc. So if you have just lately designed your home with latest interiors then you don't have to worry about your designs being outdated any sooner. The latest developments are an amalgamation of traditional and modern interior designs. The usage of natural materials and colors is aesthetically preferred nowadays. Hand art items have also made a keep coming back in interior developing trend. Previously it was often used in combination with traditional designs. Multi-colored textures and modern geometry along with use of glass or other look out of objects in the interior planning is also catching up.

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The BBC Choir sand in Wokingham Market Square today. We were performing as part of the Wokingham Summer of Sun concerts that have been staged in the town since May. In fact we were the last day of the programme and we had great weather for the event which saw a number of people stop and enjoy the music. Considering the summer we have had perhaps it was a divine gift that we had such good weather to finish the programme with.
Talking of ‘divine gifts’ makes me think of the ethos that drives me to continue to develop the choirs. Some people are born with an innate ability to sing tunefully, others have to develop that. Whatever our ability however, we can all share the physiological benefits that singing can bring us. We can feel happy, less stressed, more aware of ourselves, better able to cope and generally more peaceful with the world. My choirs will be full of members who will have the opportunity to feel those effects every time we meet. My choirs are inclusive and open to all, whatever their past experience or perception of their singing ability. As i say over and over – no auditions, no pressure.
I have a simple driver for why I run my choirs and it goes back to my schooldays. I was one of the lucky ones in that I could sing in tune and had the confidence to take to performing in public. My parents were both singers and I grew up in a home where music was a central to our lives and singing in particular was something we all indulged in during car journeys, or at times within the home. I can remember however, the time the school was putting together a choir for a specific Christmas concert and a number of us were in the school hall singing a festive song. I clearly recall the ‘music teacher’ picking out pupils and telling them they were not good enough for the choir and asking them to go and sit apart from the choir. I can remember clearly the look of defeat on one child’s face because she had been pulled out from the group. It was cruel to make an eight year old child feel so useless and I had the front to voice my opinion to the teacher concerned. The teacher was unimpressed that an ‘oik’ like me would have the nerve to question his decision and I was duly given a choice to either shut up, or leave the choir as well and join the no hopers (his words not mine). I left the choir at that point. It was unfair to stop anyone taking part at that early but impressionable age. I still have choir members who remember being either tapped on the shoulder and told to stop singing, or like my friends experience, being asked to sit apart from the choir. Without get too dramatic about it, I liken this style of selection as akin to child abuse. People remember it for ever and it does contribute to their belief that they cannot sing, or get any benefit from the singing. I should say that I had the last word on the school choir incident, for the local vicar who organised the Christmas Concert knew I sang and actually gave me the solo’s at the concert and a number of others later on. I was never asked back into the school choir however, but never regretted my decision to speak up.
How many of you have enjoyed seeing a group of infant or junior school children singing their songs with joy. Sure there are some less tuneful moments, but watching children singing and loving what they do is the most heart warming of spectacles. It’s the joy that makes the difference. Not that I don’t enjoy a professional, or good amateur choir. I do. Music is written to be heard and enjoyed and there are many forms of presentation style that achieve that aim, ours being one of them. People who hear us sing enjoy the experience, but most of all I see the enjoyment of my singers as they smile, give 100% and transfer their love of singing to the listening audience.
People hear what they see and I will never divert from my intention to give all my singers the opportunity to feel the ‘high’ they experience when they deliver a song and hear an audience response. To this end I will never do auditions, never force an issues on my singers but continue to trust in the belief that if you are happy because you are singing, then the listener can share that happiness with you. They look at us, hear the song and it’s good for them and us. “ I don’t sing because I am happy, I am happy because I sing” said William James. Hear, hear say I.
To all of you in the choir I simply say keep on doing what you are doing now. Enjoy the group. continue to develop you listening skills to the voices around you, but never lose the joy, never forget you are worth listening to, you are a choir, a good one at that.


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LA Rams acquire first overall pick from Titans
Talk about respect.
Making a trade for the first overall pick in the NFL Draft is usually the biggest news in the sports world. But, the Rams even held off announcing the move until they deemed fit.
What could possibly be more important than announcing Los Angeles had just acquired the first overall pick?
Well, Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher was quoted as saying “the night belonged to Kobe”.
Now that the cat’s out of the bag, let’s break down the momentous move.
The Titans received picks number 15 (1st), 43 (2nd), 45 (2nd), 76 (3rd), and 2017 1st and 3rd rounders. They already hold the 33rd overall pick (second pick in 2nd round), and 64th (first in 3rd round). The Rams received the first overall pick, pick 113 (4th), and 177 (6th).
The Titans now own six of the first 76 picks in the 2016 NFL Draft, enough ammo to rebuild any franchise let alone one with a few solid building blocks already in place. Namely, a (potential) franchise quarterback in Marcus Mariota.
We knew Tennessee wasn’t in love with consensus top pick OT Laremy Tunsil, but that wasn’t enough to pull the trigger just yet. New GM Jon Robinson played his cards just right, and optimized the return for a position he didn’t need to be in. Word is they like the next set of best available OL, and taking Tunsil at number one didn’t necessarily optimize their needs. The Titans and Jack Conklin apparently have mutual admiration, news that surfaced yesterday sparking trade talk among fans and media alike.
When asked if any NFL Head Coaches have made an impact on him through the draft process he responded with “One [NFL head coach] that’s really stood out to me is Mike Mularkey. I really liked him because I see a lot of similarities between him and [Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio]. That really intrigues me because that is somebody that I trust and thrived under.”
While there it’s no sure thing that the Titans draft an offensive-lineman, their strategy was spot on. More importantly than the 15th overall pick, is perhaps the three second-rounders they now own. The 2016 draft is the kind you want to own a plethora of early to mid-round picks. A number of potential stars will be plucked between numbers 32 and 98.
A young running back to groom behind Demarco Murray, a talented wide receiver to pair with the developing Dorial Green-Beckham, and an athletic tight-end are all needs on the offensive side of the ball. While a youth infusion is needed on defense, as their linebacking core and secondary could use a serious upgrade after letting a few veterans go via free agency.
The Rams logic was simple. Get a franchise quarterback, now!
I’ve heard whispers that projected number two overall pick Carson Wentz will now go one, but I think Cal’s Jeff Goff will be the man.
Goff was the consensus top QB all season long, and the only reason Wentz name has been glued to the Browns is because new Head Coach Hue Jackson is enamored by the North Dakota State QB. He’s a great fit in Cleveland, as the more steady, blue-collar type. If in fact, the Browns opt to select him at number two, he would become the highest-drafted non-FBS quarterback in NFL history.
In my opinion the hometown Goff is a perfect fit for the Rams, as his gunslinger style is made for the lovely people of California. The fans will be able to deal with his growing pains, and by handing the ball off to Todd Gurley the team can limit his responsibilities early-on. A luxury the Cleveland Browns certainly do not possess.
No matter who goes where, the draft process has been especially exciting this year and it can only get better the closer we inch to draft day.


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It has been fairly quiet since the political agreement was reached last June on the EU Medical Devices Regulation (“the Regulation”).
In numerous recent posts, I have noted the global rise of investor collective actions (refer for example here).
The European Commission has published a speech given by its Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis.
The new EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), a draft of which was tentatively agreed by the EU’s legislators on June 15, 2016, was revised at the last minute to include a new classification rule for software.
On 10 November 2016, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) rendered a landmark decision on the lending of e-books.
In the Wake of Schrems: EU White List of Adequate Nations and Standard Contractual Clauses Under Review
Early last month, the European Commission tabled proposed amendments to its existing decisions on the adequacy of third countries’ data protection laws, and to its decisions on the EU standard contractual clauses.
Ever since the first draft of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework was published in early 2016, groups opposed to the idea have indicated their intent to challenge the legality of the framework under EU law.
This is the fourth in an ongoing series of Dashboard Insights blog posts on the implications of the June 23, 2016 voter referendum in the United Kingdom (“UK”) to exit the European Union (“EU”) (“Brexit”).
If you are going to manufacture your products in China, you need to register your brand name and your logo as a trademark in China.
The split of competences between the European Union (“EU”) and its Member States has been a point of friction in the setting out of the future European rules on unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”).


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Toddler Literacy Class, Ages 2-3 w/adult | Kaltreider-Benfer Library
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Join Miss Gina each week throughout the fall season for toddler classes designed to teach the foundations of reading
Toddler Literacy Class, Ages 2-3 w/adult
Our toddler classes use children’s literature to teach the foundations of reading – listening comprehension, sounds in words, print awareness, alliteration, rhythm & rhyme. In addition, children learn social skills, creative expression, civility, and thought process development. Join Miss Gina & guest storytellers for this fun and educational class! Attend either session.
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The Sugi Tap (pronounced sue-gee tap) was an alternative rock/power pop band formed in May 2005. "Sugi Tap" is taken from the Japanese comic Battle Royale. The band primarily played in Southern California venues, with the slightly altered Eve 6 line-up of Max on lead vocals and guitar, and Tony on drums, accompanied by backing musical tracks, with very sparse electronic elements.
Max Collins and Tony Fagenson were previously in a popular band with Jon Siebels called Eve 6. For nearly a year after the announcement that the two were working together, no news was heard. In late-spring/early-summer of 2006, the first update was given to the old Eve 6 community, and the first dates for shows posted.
Don Gilmore (the producer of Eve 6's first two albums) is involved with the group, albeit from "afar." The band has around 15 recorded demos, of varying quality.
On December 14, 2006, the Sugi Tap announced that their upcoming EP will contain five tracks and was to be released in February 2007.
After a few delays, the EP was released digitally on March 21, 2007, containing slightly reworked versions of the streamed online versions, with a new song titled "Red & Black". This was their only official release.
On October 6, 2007, Max and Tony said that they were resuming work under the name Eve 6, and that The Sugi Tap was now "paused indefinitely".
Since the Summer of 2006, the Sugi Tap had been more involved with the popular networking site MySpace, promising the release of some demos the band had recorded as soon as the Sugi Tap hit the 1,000 friends mark. This was accomplished quickly and the songs "Pick up the Pieces" and "Mr. Bones" were made public. "Mr. Bones" is a reworked song from Max's short-lived solo project, Brotherhood of Lost Dogs. "Familiar Face" and "Victoria;" two other Brotherhood of Lost Dogs songs were confirmed as Sugi Tap songs, though the demos of these two songs have not been made available. A blog entry on the band's MySpace shortly after the release promised another song to be posted when their friends count hit 3,000. This was also accomplished and they then released "Good Associate". Originally slated to be released once the Sugi Tap's friends counter hit 7373, "Little Tiny Everything" was made available prior to that mark. However, once this song was released, the songs were changed to stream only, with downloading being disabled. The reason given by the band is that the downloads should be viewed as a gift for early supporters of the band.
The Sugi Tap initially announced that they would release a 5-track EP in February 2007 exclusively to the Myspace music store. A CD version was planned for release later that year which never eventuated. The EP was released on March 21, 2007. It was available for purchase through their Myspace via the Snocap music service. Their official website currently states "The Sugi Tap EP is no longer available for purchase. It may resurface at an undetermined point in the future."
The Sugi Tap EP (3/21/07)
1. Mr. Bones
2. Little Tiny Everything
3. Pick Up the Pieces
4. Red & Black
6. Good Associate
7. Peace of Mind*
8. Pastoral Life*
(Tracks 7 & 8 were released in studio quality post-EP release from studio sessions).
While Tony has stated that there were roughly 15 songs. 6 for the initial EP, then 2 post-initial release. The following have been mentioned or played live.
- Brotherhood of Lost Dogs
- Familiar Face
- A Different Feeling
- Can of Worms II
Max has also remarked that the original "Can of Worms" (a Brotherhood of Lost Dogs song) would "probably" become a Sugi Tap song. This later became the Eve 6 track B.F.G.F.
Note: Familiar Face was available as a live recording with Max's previous band, Brotherhood of Lost Dogs.
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text: Four outings this week and all were fun and full of fish. Only a couple over 5 lbs this week but many over 3 lbs. It was great when the adults caught smallies but it was even greater when the youngsters caught over 40 in a half-day. Our new friends seem to really enjoy these Michigan smallmouth. Good news for next week’s groups is that some new areas are starting to hold more and more fish .

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With the pools in Budapest now turned over to the masters for their world championships, the time is right to cast an objective eye back over goings-on in the Duna Arena for the team of British swimmers at the world championships. With 7 medals secured over 8 days of racing in Hungary and second place on the medals table, on the face of it things look rosy. But while it was a creditable performance from the team, delving into the numbers tells a slightly different story.
As always, any assessment of the team is cannot target individuals; as outsiders we can’t know everything hat is going on with swimmers that may affect their performances in ways that are uncontrollable, such as injury, illness or simply having a bad day. Instead the aim is to see how overall trends emerge both this year and by comparison with years gone by. As ever, it is unlikely that everyone on a team will manage to be at their absolute peak all together, which is the reason any successful squad needs to have numerous potential medallists amongst their ranks and not to depend too heavily on one or two individuals.
Firstly, lets look at the key metrics that have been driving the ongoing improvement in Britain’s results on the global stage since London 2012, namely the proportion of season’s bests, personal bests and finalists. The first two are important because you can’t control what happens in other lanes, so it’s important to deliver your best performance, while you need to have a lane in a final to win the medals, so keeping that number up maximises the chances of hardware.
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This shows a big drop in season’s best and personal best performances from the high point in Rio, although to a level that is still in excess of 2012 and 2013, while the number of finalists held up in proportional terms from the Olympic Games. The team delivered a season’s best ratio of 44% in Budapest, a drop of 18% from last year, but that breaks down further to give a different context; those who were taking their world championships debut managed only 20% seasons bests, while those who had been there and done that were up at 67%, in excess of the figure achieved by the whole team last year.
This starkly illustrates the notion of “managing the environment” that Bill Furniss was keen to promote during the week, with perhaps the new members of the team, who delivered half of the individual swims, overawed by their surroundings. Certainly the indications are that those new swimmers will be better placed the next time their opportunity to swim at this level comes around but the other aspect of this is what happens between trials and the main meet. Of those debutants, 80% had set a lifetime best to get selected, but only a single swim was able to improve upon that in Budapest. That leads to inevitable questions about preparation and the difficulties of backing up such a high peak at trials. Certainly there is a lot more to it than going back to your home programme and doing the same things again to prepare. This year the whole team went on a training camp to Thailand and raced in Tokyo, while for the new swimmers there are also many new distractions to consider, as Ian Hulme, coach to Jocelyn Ulyett discussed on our trials podcast. Getting used to all those differences will help, but perhaps questions could be asked about how those new swimmers dealt with the new environments and experiences in training as well as the event itself.
In terms of the overall team performance the thing that stands out was the second place on the medal table of course, and excellent though that is, it probably owes plenty to the dominance of the US and the redistribution of medals from under-par Australian and Chinese performances to a larger number of other nations. Two years ago Britain won more medals, with the same number of golds, and finished two places lower on the medal table. But the team can’t do anything about that and second is a great place to finish.
A more objective comparison however, is the FINA championship trophy and points which cover the whole team performance rather than just the medals. Britain took a bit of a step back here from Kazan, dropping from 4th to 6th, better only than the poor years of 2005 and 2013 in the last 8 championships. That speaks to a lack of depth in this year’s results, which subjectively feels right, particularly amongst the women’s team, who without medal winning contributions from Siobhan Marie O’Connor and Jazz Carlin appeared to lack any real medal contenders, despite a number of promising swims.
But what of the potential in this team? Looking at the potential ranks of season best performances, shows that only one additional bronze medal would have been secured so the team delivered very close to their potential in terms of podium placings. Personal bests would of course have delivered more medals, but half of these were swimmers who delivered a season’s best in Budapest anyway, and many of the others had taken long breaks post-Rio and were never likely to be back at the same peak here.
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So this performance was something of a mixed bag. The good parts were very, very good, but they masked some elements that could be causes for concern. There were lots of comparisons made back to the start of the last Olympic cycle where the 2013 championships produced a single medal, but those comparisons are not entirely valid since the sport in Britain was in a state of flux that year, with changes in leadership and the experiment of late trials all confusing matters. Nonetheless it’s clear that the performance here was better than that and that there is potential amongst the newcomers. The key aims over the next few years will be to harness that potential, particularly on the women’s side, such that it can deliver when it matters.


Without Republican support, Democrats need all 60 members of their caucus to fall in line in order to pass the bill—a task that so far has proven elusive, if not impossible. No GOP member is expected to back the bill in its current form.
Lieberman, however, said the bill could gain votes if provisions that would expand the Medicare program, create a national public option, and begin a new publicly administered long-term care insurance program were left out of the legislation.
The senator said the base bill is solid enough to greatly improve the health care infrastructure without those three components.
“We don't need to keep adding onto the back of this horse, because we're going to break the horse's back and get nothing done,” Lieberman said.
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), also appearing on the Sunday morning show, echoed Lieberman's assessment. Nelson said he is concerned that a Medicare buy-in provision could be a “forerunner of single-payer.” He also added that stronger anti-abortion language is needed in order to gain his vote.
Last week, Nelson drafted legislative language that would have restricted plans from offering abortion services. The measure failed to pass.
“I can't support the bill with the abortion language that's there,” Nelson said.
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A sumptuous selection of jewelry made to adorn the head - tiaras, aigrettes and bandeaux. Emblems of success and happiness, tiaras are some of the most beautifully crafted jewelry pieces of the past two centuries. The House of Chaumet has continuously excelled in this art, from the papal tiara offered by Napoleon to Pius VII, to the hundreds of hair adornments created over the last decades, always reflecting the period's most formidable fashions and decorative arts. An exquisite selection from unknown Chaumet archives representing the most aesthetic portraits of head jewelry, the book is an inspiring look at Chaumet's wondrous adornments. The author traces the evolution of these jewels from the 18th century to present, featuring the outstanding personalities for whom they were made and the great events at which they were worn.
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Well worth of owning it! Dec 24, 2007
Amongst the jewelry books I own, this is another one that I highly recommended for those who love beautiful antique jewelry / tiaras. Tiaras are important in the the antique jewelry / jewelry history. "Timeless Tiaras" captured different types of tiara wearers from royals to celebrities, and contained fabulous jewelry sketches / archives. It's well worth of owning it!
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Let us be clear- this is a picture book. Beautiful pictures but just pictures. This book contains very little text. If you like detailed photo captions or historical background information you will be disappointed with this book. But for a photo overview of the wide variety of styles and designs in headgear this is a great resource.
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This is a wonderful to drool over the fabulous tiaras that were made over the course of the 19th and early 20th century. The only drawback is the lack of text explaining more about the tiaras themselves. It's a wonderful book, but if you can only buy one, get the tiara books by Geoffrey Munn!


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2018… Competed in ten meets on vault and in 13 meets on uneven bars… posted a season-high 9.850 on vault vs. Ball State (Feb. 16, 2018)… tallied a season-best 9.825 on bars at the Big Ten Championships (March 24, 2018)… finished 20th on bars at the Big Ten Championships (9.825)… earned four vault titles throughout the season… named to Academic All-Big Ten.
2017… Competed in every meet on vault . . . recorded a season-best twice at the Big Five Meet (March 11, 2017) and the Big Ten Championships (March 18, 2017) . . . finished eighth on vault (9.850) at the Big Ten Championships…named to Academic All-Big Ten.
2016… Competed in 12 meets on vault . . . posted season best of 9.875 at Big Five Meet (March 12, 2016).
High School… Went to the U.S National Team Training Center her freshman year… competed at Nationals her freshman, sophomore, and junior years… helped her team place second at the 2009 Junior Olympics Level 9 Eastern Championships… placed seventh on vault at Junior Olympics Level 10 National Championships in 2011… placed fifth on beam at the Junior Olympics Level 10 National Championships in 2012… placed ninth on vault at Junior Olympics Level 10 National Championships in 2013…placed eighth on vault and was a member of the second place team at Junior Olympics Level 10 National Championships in 2014… and graduated high school with a 5.16 GPA.
Personal… Born November 15, 1996… daughter of Laura and Mike Ortiz… and Health and Human Physiology and Psychology double major.
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In this age of health and wellness, of vegan butchers and thigh-hugging athleisure, where does a place like Sugar Factory belong?
The national chain — which originated in Las Vegas and became a celebrity magnet by asking stars to collaborate on designer lollipop sticks — has arrived at the Mall of America. And there's no better home for its supersized sweets than our supersized mall.
When the only fresh thing in sight is a banana that has been covered in sugar and brûléed with a blowtorch, when a chef asks someone for cherries to top a sundae and is handed two pieces of gummy fruit, when a burger served between two doughnuts comes with a grilled cheese where the lettuce should go, you might as well leave all your resolutions behind at Lululemon.
Welcome to a Sugar Factory edition of Outta Control, the Star Tribune's series featuring over-the-top foods in the Twin Cities. Watch past videos of a nearly 2-foot-long quesadilla and a deep-fried burger at startribune.com/outtacontrol.
The restaurant on the third floor of the mall is dripping with crystal chandeliers, mirrors, roses, neon lights spelling out "Beautiful," and a row of televisions that light up a neighboring candy store with flickering images of various Kardashian-Jenners posing behind (but not eating) an ice cream sundae the size of an infant. There is a constant line of customers waiting to get in.
"The wow factor is what we strive for," said Connie Scott, general manager of the MOA location. "For Wisconsin and Minnesota, you have pretty much everything. We're bringing something different, something a little sweet, something over-the-top, something for the whole family."
Assistant corporate pastry chef Adriana Chavarria worked in fine dining before joining the company a year ago. The food she gets to make at Sugar Factory, she says, is more fun.
"It's definitely something that you want to eat and nothing you've eaten before," she said. "Panna Cotta? Played out. But who's going to put a cheeseburger on top of a milkshake?"
(That would be the strawberry milkshake that's garnished with a mini bacon cheeseburger, Chavarria's favorite item on the menu.)
How does Scott respond when people question how a menu like this fits in with modern-day health hype?
"Sugar Factory is for the indulgence," she said. "It's when you want to treat yourself. It doesn't have to be all about sweets. We have salad, salmon, vegan options, so it's definitely a very inclusive menu … and then we take it too far."
Here are five examples of just how far Sugar Factory is taking its commitment to over-the-top dessert indulgence.
1. King Kong Sundae
Twenty-four scoops of ice cream, three sauces, sprinkles, graham crackers, gummy bears, marshmallows, Oreos, two waffle cones with candy necklaces hanging from them, gummy cherries, two giant lollipops, a glazed doughnut, a red velvet cupcake, that brûlée banana — oh, and two lit sparklers — are just some of the ingredients in this Thanksgiving-turkey-sized sundae that can serve 12. It's $99.
2. Princess Make a Wish Milkshake
Sugar Factory's "Insane Milkshakes" appear to flow over the beer mugs they are served in. In reality, the mug is rolled in soft ganache so that toppings adhere to it. Like the Princess, a pink-as-can-be vanilla milkshake that's enrobed in hot pink sprinkles and garnished with a cupcake with bright pink frosting, a white chocolate Kit Kat and a marshmallow "poofy pop." $20.
3. The Drake Goblet
All of Sugar Factory's $32 Goblets are enormous cocktails that tend to follow the same formula: dry ice, booze, gummy candies. The Drake has something extra: a stick of strawberry lemonade cotton candy that melts into the peachy tea-and-whiskey drink as smoke from the dry ice consumes it. Bonus: There's also a specialty goblet for the MOA location, made just for Minnesotans' boiled-fish-with-white-sauce palates: It's called the Hot & Wild Spicey [sic] 305 Pineapple, with vodka, pineapple juice and jalapeños and topped with gummy chili peppers. According to the menu, it was "designed and tasted by Pitbull."
4. Chocolate Silver Fondue
You'll need to give two days' notice to order off a menu of pricey fondue platters. The reason: Chavarria gets to use her French pastry techniques to hand-craft duck-shaped macarons. For the silver fondue, the macarons are dusted in silver powder, as is everything else on the platter: pretzels, gummy bears, popcorn and cupcakes. It's all served with a vat of melted white, milk or dark chocolate, and comes with two glasses of dessert wine for $150. A gold-dusted version comes with a bottle of Dom Pérignon and serves six — for $1,000.
5. Donut Burger
Dinner or dessert? Why not both? An 8-ounce beef patty — and a grilled cheese sandwich! — is stacked between two doughnuts dripping with white glaze. There's cheese, there's bacon, there's powdered sugar. It's as sugary and as savory as a sandwich can get. Just watch out for the frosting mustache when you bite into it. $18.
To see more photos and videos from our food series, follow us on Instagram at @outtacontrolmn or visit us at startribune.com/outtacontrol.


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Bhubaneswar, Apr 21 (PTI) Anticipating that the second wave of coronavirus will reach its peak sometime between last week of April and first week of May, the Odisha government on Wednesday claimed that it is fully prepared for the eventualities.
The government also issued a stern warning to doctors who have been transferred asking them to immediately join their new places of posting or face action.
Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET) Director, Prof CBK Mohanty, said that the peak has started in Maharashtra and the national capital of Delhi might see the climax by last week of April.
'In Odisha, the peak might come between the end of April and first week of May. After that, the cases will decrease naturally at the same pace as it is increasing now,' he said.
Appealing to people not to panic over the emerging situation, Mohanty said that the state has adequate hospital beds, ICU beds, ventilators and oxygen to deal with the situation.
'We have kept 70 dedicated COVID hospitals ready even as the last year's requirement was for only 31 such facilities,' he said.
According to the DMET director, so far only 26 per cent of the general beds, 14.18 per cent of the ICU beds and 10 per cent of ventilators have been used while the state is availing its oxygen supply from 29 agencies.
Cluster Level Temporary Medical Camps have been created at block level for isolation of migrants who are returning to the state.
Mohanty said, 'A number of doctors temporarily posted for management of coronavirus in different districts are not joining their place of deployment, putting hardships on the district administration in its preparedness against COVID-19.' Action will be taken against them if they do not join immediately, he said.
Odisha DGP Abhay visited bordering districts such as Bolangir, Kalahandi and Nuapada and reviewed implementation of night curfew, weekend shutdown and functioning of border check posts.
Meanwhile, Congress Legislature Party leader in the assembly, Narasingha Mishra, on Wednesday said that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
The MLA of Bolangir, who has already taken the second jab of the COVID-19 vaccine, advised those who came in contact with him recently to undergo COVID-19 tests.
The opposition BJP alleged that the state government has failed to scale up testing facilities. While the number of testing per day was above 50,000 in the first phase last year, it has not crossed 40,000 tests per day.
BJP state vice-president Prithviraj Harichandan also demanded that the BJD government make public the exact quantity of oxygen available in the state.
There is no clarity whether the 500 ventilators supplied to the state by the Centre have been utilised or not, he claimed.
Senior BJD leader and Labour Minister Sushant Singh, however, said that the Odisha government has taken several proactive measures to protect the lives of people. PTI AAM NN NN


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Author(s): Terry Whitebeach
Obulejo dreams he is standing by the stream with his friend Riti, hauling in spangled tilapia fish, one after the other ...Tat-tat-tat-tat! Brrrmm! Rrrrr! Ul-lu-lu-lu-lah! Obulejo slams awake, heart racing, and scrambles up off his mat. Gunshots and screams jab the air. Flashes of light pierce the darkness. The Rebels! Run!..Obulejo's name means 'trouble tomorrow' in the Ma'di language, and there is plenty of trouble for sixteen-year-old Obulejo when his town is attacked by Rebel troops. Separated from family and close friends, Obulejo flees into the hills and then makes a terrifying journey, full of danger from wild animals and pursuing soldiers. Once across the border in a refugee camp, he is safer but has no future - until he joins a pioneering peace education program and begins to find ways to create a more hopeful life for himself and others.
Dr Terry Whitebeach is a Tasmanian writer, historian and community artist who has performed, presented conference papers and taught creative writing in community, workplace and educational settings. Her publications include poetry, radio plays, novels for young adults and biographies or life histories. Trouble Tomorrow is her fourth collaborative project with Sarafino Enadio...Sarafino Enadio is a Ma'di man from South Sudan who has been working in conflict resolution for almost 20 years, having trained as a peace educator during his time in a refugee camp in Kenya. After migrating to Australia, he completed a teacher's aide course and a BA from the University of Tasmania, and is now studying for a Masters Degree. A leader in his local community, he is also choirmaster for the African choir in Hobart. He has jointly authored two picture books and a memoir...


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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said police arrested 41-year-old Alejandro Carlson after he climbed the asphalt at McCarran International Airport, ran to an Alaskan Airlines plane and climbed one of the wings. Erin Evans, a passenger on board, told ABC News that the suspect moved on the wing for about 45 minutes before falling on the asphalt.
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WINGMAN: New video from inside an Alaska Airlines flight shows a man who climbed onto the wing of the plane during takeoff at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport, with the man eventually falling onto the tarmac and taken into custody. https://t.co/drjbNRfxk0 pic.twitter.com/fmszhERFKD
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Alejandro Carlson Arrested
According to police and an eyewitness, it was not a bird or any other plane that stopped a flight from Las Vegas to Portland, Oregon, but rather a man who came to the wing.
The incident took place around 13:30. According to Evans and police, the plane was taking a taxi for takeoff in local time. LVMPD said the man jumped over the airport fence.
Alaska Airlines said in a statement that the pilots of the plane noticed a man running on the plane and immediately sought the aircraft control tower for assistance.
Evans, who filmed the incident and posted it on his Facebook page, said he could not see how the suspect got to the top of the wing, but within a few minutes walked outside his window.
Evans said, “Our first reaction was, ‘Uhhh, who is this man? Is this a terrorist type of activity?’ It happened.
According to Evans, the airmen inside the plane instructed passengers to stay in their seats while they and officers tried to take the man off the wing. According to Evans’ video, after about 45 minutes, officers used emergency exits to get to the wing and approached the suspect.
The man walked to the far end of the wing, slid off the asphalt, and the officers quickly caught him, showing him a video.
Evans said he and other passengers watched the incident in shock.
“The flight attendant told me I was a flight attendant in 30 years, nothing like this had happened before,” Evans told ABC News.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation responded to the airport security breach, but it was immediately determined that the incident was not a federal lawsuit, and LVMPD took custody of Carlson, according to investigators. The police had been treated at the University Medical Center for minor injuries and held in Clark County Prison for ignoring public safety and trespassing.
According to the police, the investigation continues.
Evans praised the aircraft crew, airport officials, and police for handling the situation.
“Everyone was relieved at last,” She said.


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This article was written by Tania Bhattacharya on behalf of Sherley Altidor.
Edited by Lynn Joseph
Most of us love the concept of being in love. We idealize being with that special someone who will make our life so much better and beautiful than ever before. However, it is not always that we find Mr. or Ms. Right. Sometimes, it simply takes awhile to find The One. Sometimes, we end up with a few people that we think are The One and as it turns out, they most definitely are not The One.
I’m here to tell you that this is completely okay for any of the above to happen. It’s okay to be single. I fear we don’t hear this enough but this is in fact, true. I’m here to tell you to embrace the love within you while you are single and that self-love will attract who it needs to attract when that romantic love is ready to rest itself inside of your heart.
Being single can be one of the best things in the world if you know how to enjoy it. Only you have the power to say yes and enjoy the beauty that the world has to offer. Often there is a lot of pressure on us from friends or family to be with someone. There is a standard that society has set for us to be financially secure and physically safe with someone else. Yes, the dream is to be able to be in love with someone that we can live out the rest of our days with but logistically speaking, there are definitely smart reasons to want to have someone by your side, especially as you age. That said, being with anyone just for the sake of safety can do more harm than good if you’re not mentally in a space to offer up so much of yourself to someone else for the long term. I say, embrace your singlehood. Do not be fooled into romanticizing a life that would be miserable for you or a life that you are not yet ready to walk into and step into with humility.
Do you know what the best thing about being single is? You have all the time in the world for yourself. Single people make sacrifices in their lives too, just not the same sacrifices that couples do. Single people face challenges as well but that should not be the main reason to want someone by your side. You can go through the storm with loved ones that do not have to be romantic partners. You can celebrate your greatest life moments with loved ones that do not have to be romantic partners.
According to a Gallup study published in December 2015, 48% of Americans say they do not have enough time to do what they want. For working professionals, time constraints seem to be even higher. Six out of ten working people (that’s 61%) say they are pressed for time. Balancing the professional and personal fronts is a difficult job. However, things might be a bit easier to handle when you are single and when you can focus most or all of your free time on yourself. Single people still may have to devote their time to other responsibilities such as caregiving, for example.
Depending on what your responsibilities are at the moment, you have time to love yourself and treat yourself in ways so many other people dream they can do without running how they spend their time past another person. Pursue a hobby. Join a gym. Go hiking. Get to know your body more and discover how you can pleasure yourself more without someone else present. Go out as often as your heart desires. Travel wherever you want, however you want, with an itinerary or not). Always be sure to travel safe though do your research and take precautionary measures if you are traveling the world alone. Consider joining a singles group that is traveling to a place in the world that you want to travel to. Whatever it is that you want to set your mind to and you know that you are capable of doing that thing while single, don’t wait. Do not wait for anybody to live your life to the fullest.
A study conducted by sociologist Erin Cornwell found that people who were single were more likely to socialize with their friends. Now, when you are single is the best time to stay engaged with your friends. Because when you do meet Mr. or Ms. Right in the most unexpected way, you will have so much joy to share with that special someone. You will have those friends that you can invite to a barbecue and they won’t have to worry about hiring a babysitter for their kids because you’d already established a kinship and understanding that everyone is welcome.
So what’s the bottom line? Being in a relationship is great but being single is amazing as well. In fact, it is as awesome as you make it to be. This sentiment is also true for relationships, only when you’re single, you only have yourself to depend on to make your days great. So what do you say? What kind of days are you trying to make the most of? All of them? Or just the ones when someone is beside you? Let the person who may eventually stand beside you have full confidence in knowing that you are capable of being your best and living your best life no matter the circumstance.
You control your destiny and knowing that gives you the power to make being single fun or not so fun. So if you’ve learned one thing today, I hope it’s that rushing into a relationship is not going to do you any favors. Wait for love to happen in time and in the meantime, love yourself more than anyone else ever could. Enjoy your time alone because that’s time spent by yourself that you won’t get back and that alone time that is spent with your inner self is precious.
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Romance readers are notorious consumers of books, and for many the interest translates into attendance at romance conventions of all shapes, sizes, and locations.
Jess and Trisha discuss the biggest romance news, books, and authors in 2018 so far. Plus, Jess has the top score on the first ever “When In Romance Mid-Year Quiz.”
In reality, an unplanned pregnancy can be terrifying, but put that scenario in a book and I will devour it like candy. I adore good pregnancy romance books.
Jess and Trisha discuss the challenges in finding romance by AOC with queer characters, plan to get better acquainted with the Emma Award winners, and have some recommendations for anyone looking for romance with couples past the age of 40.
Are you ready to check out all the new upcoming romance novels that will release from now to the end of the year? Here are 12 romance novels you should TBR.
Looking for romance books to read for the World Cup? These recommendations of soccer romance novels have everything you need to enjoy your World Cup season.


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Federal judge appointed by George W. Bush blasts Donald Trump as a 'charlatan' during January 6th trial
After a jury found a January 6 rioter guilty on all charges a federal judge weighed in with a warning on American democracy.
“The insurgency, and it was in effect that, is very troubling,” Judge Reggie Walton, a Senior U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, said, CNN reports. “I think our democracy is in trouble because unfortunately we have charlatans, like the former President, in my view, who don’t care about democracy and only care about power.”
Judge Walton is no “liberal activist judge,” a term of derision conservatives like to wave. He was nominated to the federal bench by a Republican, President George W. Bush. He also served as the Presiding Judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (also known as the FISA Court), and was nominated to that post by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, another Bush nominee.
Walton’s remarks came at the end of the trial of Dustin Thompson, a 38-year-old Ohio exterminator who “faced six charges — obstructing an official proceeding, theft of government property, illegally entering the Capitol, illegally protesting in the Capitol, and two counts of disorderly conduct in the Capitol,” CNN adds.
He “claimed he was following ‘presidential orders’ when he stormed the US Capitol and stole liquor and a coat rack.”
CNN notes the “trial marked the first time a Capitol riot defendant tried to convince a jury that Trump was responsible for the violence on January 6, 2021.”
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I'm not a big Oscar buff nor do I really care a great deal who wins (OK, somewhat - I think I threw a shoe when I heard "Crash" won Best Picture), but I always enjoy watching the telecast. Yes, that 4 hour onslaught of self-congratulations? I enjoy the hell out of it. Mostly because we watch it with friends and just end up talking about movies. I also love those clip portions of the show that so many people want to toss away in order to shorten things - it just always re-establishes my love of film (that Film Noir one from a few years ago was great if I recall).
Anyhoo, the nominations were announced today for this year's awards. There's already been some hub-bub regarding the run up to the nominations in several categories - namely Best Documentary and Best Foreign Language Film - as some of the obvious choices were left out and didn't even make the cut before the final nominations (e.g. In The Shadow Of The Moon, "4 Months 3 Weeks And 2 Days", etc.). But it shouldn't really be overly surprising given the convoluted process for nominations, typically conservative tastes (of older Academy members) and personal agendas that are all part of the yearly tradition of the Oscars.
My favourite nomination of the bunch is actually for one of the Short Animated films - Madame Tutli-Putli. I've actually seen it twice now and it's an amazing creation. I previously wrote about it:
It's "Nightmare Before Christmas" meets early Tool videos - and the most amazing eyes you'll ever see. After the screening, one of the filmmakers spent a good 3-4 minutes trying to explain how they created the effect. He lost me, but it didn't matter...There were times during the film that I actually wondered if maybe the woman was an actual woman and not some stop motion creation. Simply because the eyes looked so incredible...
The film itself is a dark tale of a train ride and some unexpected visitors. It's creepy, funny and ends with a beautiful if slightly puzzling image. With this award, the film becomes eligible for next year's Oscars.
That comparison in the first line doesn't really do it justice...It's a great deal more. And it's also from the NFB which would allow us Canadians to crow "Our Film Board won another Oscar - Ha!". We're petty like that...
Other random thoughts about the nominations:
- The folks at Edward Copeland On Film did an awesome job predicting the eventual nominees (on the major awards anyway). I don't know if they were privy to the short lists for all the categories, but they had a really high hit ratio.
- Though I haven't yet seen Sarah Polley's "Away From Her", I was kinda hoping that Gordon Pinsent would sneak in a nomination for Best Actor. He's been a staple on Canadian TV and film for decades and just so damn good in anything he touches.
- Yet again we see a nominee for Best Film not getting a Best Director nod. I suppose they don't have to line up, but Joe Wright must be wondering why the heck the Academy loves his film, but not his directing of said film...
- Up for Best Documentary - 4 war-themed films and Michael Moore (that's not to give short shrift to any of the nominees).
- Without having seen any of the Documentary Shorts nominees, I'd wager a large sum that the winner will be "Sari's Mother" - the story of a woman in Iraq struggling to get Health Care for her AIDS stricken son, but having to deal with the mess left from the occupation. That's not to say it isn't deserving, but it certainly has a subject matter that one would expect to appeal to voters (ie. an important current topic with tragic overtones).
- Another Documentary Short sounds terrific. The synopsis for "Salim Baba" from the Oscar site: "Using a hand-cranked 1897 projector, Salim Muhammad offers his neighbors in the slums of Kolkata, India, a chance to view scraps of films. Although collectors have sought to buy his rare projector, Salim refuses to part with it, as his street shows are often the only films the local residents can afford to see."
- The Russian nominee for Best Foreign Language Film ("12") is somewhat of a remake of "Twelve Angry Men", so I have a soft spot for it. I've heard that "Mongol" (from Kazakhstan) is terrific.
- "Falling Slowly", the nominated song from the film "Once", absolutely must win. Not just because it is a great song (and it is), but because of how integral it was to the film.
- Painful truths: 1) Oscar Nominated - "Norbit", 2) "Transformers" - multiple Oscar nominee. Ouch.


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BLOOMINGTON – Six Points Road in Bloomington will be closed for water main repairs beginning Monday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 11.
Due to the location of the street repair, Six Points Road will be closed for thru traffic between Longden Avenue and Timbers Court. The street closure will begin Monday at 8 a.m.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Bloomington Water Department at (309) 434-2426.


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While the heights of the Mournes and the lakes of Fermanagh are unmistakably rural, the boundaries between town, city and countryside are not always clear. Leafy suburbs, such as those between Holywood and Bangor, are on the border lines.
The question of whether an area is rural or urban is not just a semantic one. “Rurality” is a factor when health and social care services are being planned and different types of grants are available in rural and urban areas.
The current descriptions were set down by the Northern Ireland Civil Service’s urban-rural definition working group in 2005. Urbanisation, it noted, was a relatively new trend in Irish history. Most towns before the Plantation were built around castles and monasteries. The number of towns then grew with Belfast becoming the most successful. The proportion of Ulster’s population living in medium towns or larger settlements (each having over 10,000 residents) increased from 2 per cent to 36 per cent between 1821 and 1926. The most recent percentages, from 2001, show that 60 per cent of Northern Ireland’s population fell within that category, 13 per cent were in smaller settlements and 27 per cent lived in the countryside.
Three main criteria were collectively useful in ascribing urban characteristics: population size, population density and service provision. A dispersed population, agricultural or other extensive land use, and distance from major urban centres.
The Department of the Environment uses ‘settlement development limits’ to protect the character of settlements and prevent urban sprawl.
Villages were the smallest settlements recognised in this way i.e. with a population between 1,000 and 2,250. This is a statistical classification and some larger villages (e.g. Rathfriland) are known locally as towns. Intermediate settlements are larger than villages – up to a population limit of 4,500 – and Ahoghill and Cullybackey are examples in this category. In broad terms, the working group described villages and intermediate settlements as rural with all larger settlements being urban.
The most striking difference between urban and rural at the edge of the Belfast greenbelt, which was first laid down in the 1962 Matthew Plan. A householder living in the outskirts of Holywood may find themselves part of the Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area while their immediate neighbours are considered rural.
However, in reality, this is not a prescriptive definition. The group recommended that departments and other organisations should consider defining urban and rural in ways which are appropriate for specific programmes and projects.
Castlederg, for example, contains enough housing and shops in order to be considered urban but is eligible to receive rural funding as it serves a large area of countryside.

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Learn how the digital studio, Immersion worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to quickly create and deploy an interactive training experience for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines.
Every day, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel risk their lives caring for COVID-19 patients. Occupational exposure to this infectious pathogen can put workers in harm’s way: In some countries, 1 in 10 healthcare workers are infected with this new virus.
Because COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical to staff and patient safety. Even a seemingly innocuous oversight like leaving a gown’s neck closure unfastened can carry severe consequences. (PPE shortages have also created a host of additional challenges for healthcare providers.)
With such high stakes, effective training is key to ensuring medical staff follow PPE procedures and reduce the risk of infection. Yet a recent study revealed that only 63% of U.S. nurses say they have been trained on safely donning (i.e., putting on) and doffing (i.e., removing) PPE in the previous year.
A lack of training can contribute to human error, which can have devastating effects: A 2017 study found that healthcare personnel contaminated themselves removing full-body PPE in 66% of simulated instances. To promote greater safety among patients and personnel, U.S. healthcare officials identified a pressing need to create experiential training to complement existing resources.
Creating an interactive safety training experience on a condensed timeline
Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, Immersion is a digital development studio that specializes in AR and VR experiences for enterprise and entertainment clients. Looking for ways to contribute to the fight against COVID-19, it jumped when an opportunity arose with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Employee Education System (EES). The resulting WebGL application provides an interactive, 12-step walkthrough for donning and doffing PPE.
It is featured on the VA website as a key resource for clinical crisis skills training for intensive care units (ICUs). The app has been shared with thousands of U.S. healthcare providers and workers and is particularly useful for servicemembers newly deployed to the pandemic frontlines.
“Personal protective equipment is healthcare workers’ main – if not only – line of defense,” said Immersion CEO Piotr Baczynski. “We believe that interactive, gamified training is an effective and accessible way to learn the most important elements of COVID-19 PPE safety procedures.”
A need for speed
Given the current demands on the U.S. healthcare system, Immersion moved quickly to create the application. Consulting with experts at the VA, Immersion assembled a 16-person team – comprising developers, 3D modelers, animators and UI designers – and completed the majority of the project within just four days.
The app covers 12 total interactive steps, including jewelry removal, handwashing, and donning and doffing two pairs of gloves, a gown, N95 respirator, and face shield. Live-action videos are also embedded into the experience to complement the animations.
Unity’s real-time 3D development platform made it easy for the Immersion team to iterate rapidly and implement the VA and VHA EES’s feedback quickly during the approval process. Although the Immersion team specializes in AR/VR experiences, they were able to easily expand their skill set leveraging Unity’s broad platform support. They used Unity’s highly optimized WebGL build option to create a browser-based experience that would be easily accessible to the U.S. healthcare community.
More to come
Immersion plans to add more training scenarios to the current experience and also deploy iOS and Android applications. Since local networks at hospitals are often heavily protected by firewalls, limiting access to web experiences, a mobile app will give more healthcare workers a way to participate in the training. Immersion is also looking into bringing the app to other countries.
Learn more about how we’re providing support to our community on the COVID-19 resource page.