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Galaxy Note 7 owners on Verizon are in for a surprise if they continue to use the recalled handset. Outgoing voice calls will redirect to Verizon staff who’ll demand the phone be sent back.
As of last month, 93 percent of Note 7’s had been returned to Samsung following the safety recall related to fire and explosion risks. (Samsung is expected to announce the results of an investigation shortly, with independent analysis pointing to the battery design as the cause.)
Samsung and international carriers have tried a range of tactics to get owners to stop using the phone and return it. In the US, the main tactic was a software update in December that stops the phone from recharging. The only way to keep the phone operating is to keep it permanently plugged in to a power source and even then the battery level will only remain steady rather than top up.
Verizon says that “thousands” of customers are still using the handset, likely because they intentionally went to the effort of blocking the update. That suggests they’ve made a conscious decision to use the handset despite the risks.
To get around this, Verizon’s now tweaking its system so that any outgoing calls from a Note 7 (other than to 911) will go instead to customer service staff who’ll give the caller a stern warning.
If that doesn’t work – and to be fair, it’s not unheard of for smartphone owners to make few if any voice calls – Verizon says it may bill the customers the full retail cost of the phone, even if they’ve previously received an automatic refund for it.


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Catholic Bishops Liaison Office
High levels of crisis pregnancies in South Africa and limited options lead large numbers of desperate
girls and women to abandon their babies in unsafe circumstances, or seek out late-term abortions. This
can result in death or injury to the child and the mother. The availability of ‘baby savers’ as a safe
relinquishment option would do much to prevent these deaths. Yet all forms of child abandonment,
including safe relinquishment, remain a criminal offence in South Africa.
Speakers: Ms Robyn Wolfson Vorster, Child protection activist and writer: “For the Voiceless”
and Dr Whitney Rosenberg, Senior Lecturer, Law of Persons and Family, UJ

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Yesterday AWA crews worked on an intertie between Preston’s raw water line and the Ione raw water pipeline. The intertie of the Preston and Ione raw pipelines allows the Agency to draw water from either and/or both pipelines for treatment at the Ione Water Treatment Plant. This improvement increases the amount of water that can flow through the Ione plant for treatment and provides operational redundancy. Should one pipeline be taken offline the other can be used to provide for the the treatment plant.
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Rheinmetall to supply CROWS III weapon components
Rheinmetall has announced that it has been selected to take part in the US Army’s Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) III programme. The company was awarded a framework agreement over five years with a total value of $100 million.
Under the CROWS III programme, the US armed forces plan to procure several thousand remote control weapon stations.
The general contractor for the programme is the Kongsberg Group of Norway, and as a strategic partner, Rheinmetall’s Electro-Optics business unit will supply weapon station components, principally daylight optics and recoil absorbing elements for the gun mount. According to the company, these will be supplied by Rheinmetall subsidiary Vingtech, which the Group acquired in 2010.
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DARPA is keen to find partners for the Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm) programme. The effort will develop novel IR sensors without the drawbacks of thermal sensors and photodetectors.
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has unveiled a new Boxer variant demonstrator carrying MBDA's Brimstone missile at DVD 2022.
Amidst massive Polish orders for K9 SPHs and K2 tanks, South Korea will also modernise and extend its own inventory of these two AFV types.


text: Anton Chekhov’s Ivanov is routinely labeled a “problem play” for being gloomy, psychologically opaque, and long, among other unforgivable traits. Critics invariably describe it as a warm-up to the Russian playwright’s great masterworks, and as a result, contemporary revivals of Ivanov are often faulted for not being The Cherry Orchard or Uncle Vanya. What does it take to look at this play afresh? The National Asian American Theater Company’s new production of Ivanov doesn’t attempt any radical revisions to the play, nor does it slavishly adhere to the original text. Aside from some modest abridging, the story remains largely intact. Ivanov (Joel de la Fuente) is a bored Russian landowner whose marriage is disintegrating and who finds himself persecuted by the scorn of his neighbors. A chronic depressive, Ivanov tries unsuccessfully to locate the source of his own misery but succeeds only in alienating everyone even more. This intelligently acted production excels at evoking both the despair and absurdity of Ivanov’s existential condition—this is a comedy, after all. And the nontraditional casting turns out to have an invaluable rejuvenating effect, like looking at an overly familiar painting from a slightly different angle. It’s the same old masterpiece magically liberated from decades of oppressive critical baggage.

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Arrhythmias can occur following cardiac surgery. When a patient's heart is not in sinus rhythm, cardiac output is not optimal, putting the patient’s life at risk.
Temporary pacing leads are often attached to the myocardium at the end of the cardiac surgical procedure. Once the leads are placed and connected to an external pacing device, the electrical activity of the heart can be sensed and paced when necessary.
Temporary pacing leads can be placed on the right atrium, the right ventricle, or both. When only the atrium or the ventricle is paced, this is referred to as single-chamber pacing. Single-chamber pacing almost invariably refers to placing the temporary pacing lead on the right ventricle to ensure that the ventricles adequately pump blood through the body. However, if the ventricles are not synchronized with the atria, or if the atria are not pumping as effectively as they should, this often results in hypotension or low cardiac output. Therefore, ventricular or single-chamber pacing alone does not always result in optimal cardiac output.
Pacing of both chambers is referred to as dual-chamber pacing. Dual-chamber pacing ensures that the atria and ventricles are synchronized. As a result, cardiac output is increased with no appreciable increase in workload to the ventricle. Although temporary pacing lead placement on the atrium may be more difficult, atrial pacing can be a lifesaving measure, especially when ventricular pacing is ineffective.1
Molina JE. Temporary Dual-Chamber Pacing After Open Cardiac Procedures. Medtronic News. Spring 1989.

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ÅSSA Industrial and Automobile Museum
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Åtvidabergs Spårväxlar & Signalfabriks AB a train and signal factory ceased operations in 1987. At the former works a museum was opened to preserve this part of Swedish industrial history.
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Heath Campus is a new joint venture between the Heath trustees (Calderdale Council Councillors) and five new tenants, providing education and learning to children, young people and adults.
The Council, trustees and tenants have invested £3.5 million into the outstanding facilities. The tenants each hold a lease and share running costs.
- Savile Park at Heath;
- Calderdale Adult Learning;
- Calderdale Music Trust;
- Discover Library Service;
- Schools Resources Service.
Savile Park Primary School is an outstanding primary school (Ofsted 2013), which offers first class education for the local community. The school is housed on two sites. Moorfield Street takes 4 to 11 year olds. The new site at Heath is starting with children in Reception and Year 1 in 2015-16, and will grow year on year.
Savile Park at Heath has been sensitively designed to combine a state of the art environment for 21st century education, whilst maintaining the character of the former Heath Grammar School, a grade 2 listed building. Accommodation includes seven large classrooms, a hall, a studio, meeting rooms and outdoor classrooms. There is also a training room which is available for educational organisations to hire.
This is a super environment which fulfils the school aim of "nurturing a love for learning, life and one another".
For more details, see Calderdale Adult Learning: Contact and locations
For information on the available courses, see Courses.
The Calderdale Music Trust is the lead organisation for the Calderdale Music Education Hub.
The Trust offers a wide and diverse range of musical activities including one to one and small group instrumental tuition, whole class instrumental tuition in schools (First Access), and a range of ensembles for young people and adults.
The facilities at Heath include teaching rooms, ensemble rehearsal rooms and a workshop for maintenance of instruments.
The Discover Library Service at Heath opens in February 2016. Discover is your first point of contact for the Children’s Public Library Service and the Schools Library and Resource Service.
The Children’s Public Library Service manages and delivers resources and activities for young people in all Calderdale Libraries. They welcome enquiries from schools and nurseries about visiting their local library. Calderdale’s Bookstart programme is also coordinated by the Children’s Public Library Service.
The Schools Library and Resource Service is a subscription service lending schools a range of high quality books to support the curriculum, fiction for reading for pleasure and a wide range of artefacts to use in the classroom as well as professional advice and guidance on how to manage your school library. The collections are delivered to and collected from schools termly.
The Schools Resource Service opens at Heath by the end of 2015. It provides a range of resources for schools supporting children mainly with severe learning difficulties, including visual and hearing impairments.

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Vladimir Putin has made it his goal to weaken or destroy the NATO military alliance. However, his actions only continue to make it stronger. And earlier this week, Russia expressed a new - yet old - complaint: NATO is getting too involved in the conflict with Ukraine. In fact, it was the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO which triggered Russia’s invasion in the first place. To truly understand the geopolitics of this current conflict is to understand the long and brutal history of the Soviet Union, the creation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

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An award-winning environmental journalist introduces a new generation of farmers and scientists on the frontlines of the next green revolution.
A landmark work of environmental philosophy that seeks to transform the debate about climate change.
“An urgent and at times terrifying dispatch from a distinguished reporter who has given heart and soul to his subject.”—Hampton Sides
A biography of Marion King Hubbert, one of the twentieth century’s most influential energy experts, who was dubbed the “father of peak oil”.
The great energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way.


From Ducks Unlimited
-- In a move contrary to several weeks of speculation, the Department of Agriculture announced that they would not allow acres of the popular Conservation Reserve Program to be put into production without repayment. The announcement was made by Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, who cited robust corn and soybean yields and less-than-expected crop damage as the reasons to not change the program.
"We are very happy to hear that Ducks Unlimited's concerns, and the needs of wildlife, were heard by the USDA," said Ducks Unlimited Director of Agriculture Conservation Policy Barton James. "The Conservation Reserve Program is the 'holy grail' of conservation, and we are pleased the USDA will maintain the program and the benefits that it has had."
CRP has been a windfall for wildlife - adding more than 2.2 million ducks to the annual migration, and more than 13.5 million pheasants to the prairies. These numbers contribute to the $76 billion engine of wildlife-based recreation that employs more than 1.6 million people. The ducks reared on CRP land in North and South Dakota help fuel tourism throughout the nation, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas and westward to the Central Valley of California.
"Losing CRP acres would have had a ripple effect on the American economy - lower bag limits and shorter seasons, both of which will decrease the money that sportsmen contribute to the economy and conservation," said James. "Not to mention the lost jobs, the environmental degradation, and the loss of land held in reserve for future crises."
Not all of the news released about CRP was positive, however. Secretary Schafer commented that one of the factors in the decision to not allow acres out without repayment was that many landowners were choosing to take their land out and paying back the rental rates and interest from their contracts. USDA figures have shown a 50% increase in the number of landowners removing their land from the program in the past year.
Schafer also said that there are millions of acres of land with expiring contracts over the next several years, with 1.1 million acres set to expire in September 2008, and 8 million more acres during the following two years. The overall enrollment in CRP needs to drop to accommodate the lower acreage cap placed by the 2008 Farm Bill, which became law last month. However supporters of the program fear that the acreage will drop from the 39.2 million acres previously authorized, past the 34.7 million acres currently enrolled, to levels far below the 32 million acres authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill.
Rental rates on CRP land, which have been lagging behind the value of the land for crop production, will also remain unchanged, and will continue to hurt the popularity of the program. Because the rental rates are determined from land prices over the previous three years, the recent spike in commodities has left CRP rental rates vastly below the rental rates for crop production. Secretary Schafer also confirmed that there would be no new enrollment into the program.


Andrew Cuomo Trying To ‘Friend’ Federal Prosecutor on Facebook
Published October 11th, 2015
Andrew Cuomo and Preet Bharara
ALBANY – In a clandestine effort to avoid the possibility of federal prosecution, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sent a Facebook “friend” request to Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
The move comes at a time when the feds are investigating the contracting process connected to the state’s billion-dollar Buffalo investment, which has spurred a flurry of construction throughout the Queen City.
Cuomo sent the request to Bharara on Sept. 23, according to a Capitol source, who added the governor reportedly logs onto the social media network numerous times a day to see whether the federal prosector has accepted his offer.
“The governor finds it extremely encouraging that Preet has, thus far, not rejected his friend request,” the source said. "He seems confident his request will be accepted.”
The source also said Cuomo sent a private message on Facebook to Bharara last week that said: “Hi, Preet. This is Andrew Cuomo. Will you be my friend?”
The next day, Cuomo sent another message to Bharara asking, “Hey dude. It’s Andy. Whassup? Can’t wait until the new Game of Thrones starts. Gonna B awesome, huh? LOL! Wanna come over and watch it at the mansion? LOL.”
Bharara reportedly did not answer either message.
A Smudge reporter caught up with Bharara in lower Manhattan last week to ask whether he’d accept Cuomo’s friend request. The prosecutor, who was spending his lunch-hour working on the pending indictments of 25 more state lawmakers, turned and smiled.
“Stay tuned,” he replied. “Andrew may be hearing from me soon.”
Bharara, who spearheaded corruption cases against ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and ex-Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, is “scaring the bejesus out of Cuomo,” according to one Albany insider.
When asked by the Smudge who else the governor has sent friend requests to recently, Cuomo spokesman Rick Astley refused to answer.
“Look, the governor has a lot of Facebook friends and I don’t appreciate what you’re implying,” said a defensive Astley. “We’re done with this subject. Next topic?”


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Taste NY sales increased to a record breaking $17.8 million in 2018.
Total gross sales of New York products from Taste NY events and locations last year, including the opening of six brand new Taste NY Markets in Welcome Centers across the State, increased by $1.7 million over the previous year. The continued year-over-year growth reflects increasing consumer demand for local food and beverage products.
"Taste NY continues to provide unprecedented support to our farms and food and beverage businesses, further bolstering the agricultural and tourism industries that are so critical to local economies across the state," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "New York is proud to connect consumers across the globe with fresh, locally grown products and we will continue to empower our farmers, growers and producers to expand their businesses while promoting tourism in every corner of this great state."
"From maple syrup, to dairy, to fruits and vegetables, New York produces an amazing variety of high-quality agricultural products," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "Our Taste NY program showcases the best we have to offer with sales continuing to increase, growing the tourism industry and supporting the economy of New York State."
Since its creation in 2013, the Taste NY initiative has seen steady growth as evidenced by the program's reported sales increasing from $1.5 million in 2014 to $16.1 million in 2017. Taste NY benefits both local farmers and New York's agricultural industry as a whole. Exposure from Taste NY has helped the farms and companies participating in the program to reach more customers, increase online sales, and expand processing capacity, while Taste NY's food and beverage businesses support the State's farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products.
In the past year, six new Taste NY Markets opened at Welcome Centers in the North Country, Adirondacks, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Hudson Valley/Catskills and the Capital Region. These facilities build on the success of the centers that opened in 2016 and 2017, promoting the State's local tourism industry and encouraging the purchase of local food and beverages. In addition, the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets identified ten core food and beverage categories that were highlighted in New York's regional Welcome Centers to further strengthen Taste NY branding and tell the exciting stories behind New York's businesses.
In 2018, the Department also coordinated with other State agencies on Taste NY locations at five newly revitalized train stations and airports across the State, including the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Greater Rochester Airport, Plattsburgh International Airport, and Elmira Corning Regional Airport.
Additionally, the Department hosted five regional Business-to-Business Taste NY Networking events to help connect New York farms, food and beverage businesses with buyers from institutions, retail locations, restaurants, bars and distributors. Events were held on Long Island, in the Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson, Western New York and Capital Regions. Across all events, more than 550 vendors and buyers participated.
Taste NY has recently participated in major events such as the Saratoga Race Track and the New York State Fair, where it sponsored the Taste NY Food Truck Competition and the Taste NY Marketplace. Taste NY also continued its partnerships with sports venues and concessions across the state, such as the Frontier Field in Rochester and the Times Union Center in Albany.
A complete list of Taste NY locations can be found at http://www.taste.ny.gov
"Taste NY continues to successfully promote New York's tremendous agricultural community, from its farmers and producers to its innovative food and beverage companies that are using New York ingredients to create some of the best food in the world," State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said. "Thanks to our Taste NY vendors, our stores and operators and all our partners, we have strengthened the Taste NY brand, helping our businesses connect with new markets and our consumers discover great new products."

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Last year, groundbreaking research was published suggesting that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s broad-spectrum herbicide Roundup, might be “a crucially important factor in the development of multiple chronic diseases and conditions.”If you missed it, please take the time to listen to Jeff Smith’s interview with the lead author of that research, Dr. Stephanie Seneff, reposted above.They spray nearly one BILLION pounds of Roundup every year for conventional crop production, but genetically engineered (GE) crops see some of the heaviest use, as so-called Roundup Ready crops are designed to withstand otherwise lethal doses of this chemical.Tests published last year also showed that people in 18 countries across Europe have glyphosate in their bodies,1 while yet a third study revealed the chemical has estrogenic properties and drive breast cancer proliferation in the parts-per-trillion range.2Now, research published in the International Journal of Toxicology3 in January adds even more fuel to the fire, as it reveals that glyphosate-based formulations like Roundup pose a threat to human health through cytotoxicity and oxidative effects. Such formulations were also found to be lethal to human liver cells.You may think you are safe if you only eat organic produce but nothing could be further from the truth as most of the glyphosate contaminated crops are fed to animals. This means you also need to get organic meat and eggs. Also, beware you CANNOT wash glyphosate off your produce as it is actively integrated into every cell in the plant and impossible to wash off.
Commercial Formulations of Glyphosate Threaten Human Health
The researchers found that while glyphosate and its amino acid metabolite, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) in isolation appears to be non-toxic to human cells, toxicity does become a concern when glyphosate is added to other ingredients found in commercial formulations.It’s also well worth noting that the featured study assessed the effects of glyphosate-based formulations on human cells at dilutions that are far belownormal agricultural applications. As reported by the featured article by GreenMedInfo.com:4“The researchers discovered that while glyphosate and its amino acid metabolite, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), showed little to no observable toxic effects in isolation, a glyphosate-based formulation containing adjuvants produced a variety of adverse effects on cellular oxidative balance, including the following signs of oxidative stress:
- Increases in reactive oxygen species
- Increases in nitrotyrosine formation
- Increases in superoxide dismutase activity
- Increases in glutathione levelsThe glyphosate formulation studied also triggered two ‘death proteins’ in human cells known as caspase 3/7, inducing pathways that activate programmed cell death (apoptosis), a clear sign of significant toxicity.”According to the authors:“These results confirm that G [glyphosate] formulations have adjuvants working together with the active ingredient and causing toxic effects that are not seen with acid glyphosate…Altogether, these results challenge the establishment of guidance values such as the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate, when these are mostly based on a long term in vivo test of glyphosate alone.Since pesticides are always used with adjuvants that could change their toxicity, the necessity to assess their whole formulations as mixtures becomes obvious. This challenges the concept of active principle of pesticides for non-target species.”
Glyphosate in Isolation Preferentially Targets Beneficial Bacteria
Please note that in my earlier interviews with Dr. Don Huber, who is one of the most prominent scientific experts in plant toxicology, he firmly believe glyphosate is FAR more toxic and dangerous than DDT.Previous research also shows that glyphosate alone wreaks havoc on soil and gut bacteria, so while glyphosate in isolation may not be able to kill your liver cells, it has been shown to wreak havoc on the beneficial bacteria that are absolutely critical to your overall health. Your gut bacteria (opposed to other human cells) are a key component of glyphosate’s primary mechanism of harm, as microbes have the same pathway used by glyphosate to kill weeds.The issue of glyphosate toxicity—whether in isolation or in formulation—implicates genetically engineered foods as being potentially far more hazardous to your health than less contaminated crops, and is indeed a significant reason for opting for organically-grown foods.Labeling GMOs could help you select products that are less likely to have heavy contamination, although you’d also avoid many other hazardous chemicals used in conventional farming by opting for products labeled 100% organic.There’s also the environmental angle, as glyphosate also effectively kills beneficial soil microbes and damages the fertility of the soil. Glyphosate is in fact patented as an antibiotic, and killing bacteria is the main function of such drugs. It’s also a potent chelator, which prevents valuable minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, and zinc from being utilized by the plant.As previously explained by plant pathologist Dr. Don Huber, genetically engineered (GE) foods, as well as conventional crops that are heavily sprayed with glyphosate, have lower nutrient density than organic foods for this very reason. GE crops also contain high amounts of pesticides with documented harmful health effects, along with novel, highly allergenic, proteins.Glyphosate’s chelating and antibacterial activities also promote soil and plant disease, including but not limited to fungal root disease, highlighted by USDA scientist Robert Kremer in a previous Mother Jones article.5 The chemical’s damaging effect on soil has a detrimental effect on yields too, of course, which appears to be part of the explanation for why the chemical technology industry’s promises of improving yields have largely fallen flat. The only “yield” that’s really gone up is that ofglyphosate-resistant superweeds which, as of 2012, affected nearly half (49 percent) of American farmers!6 That was up from a reported 34 percent of farmers in 2011, so clearly, the spread of resistance is swift, and the entire agricultural system is at stake.
Global Land Crisis and the Threat of Worldwide Famine
In related news,7 a recently published paper in the journal Science8 by a Colorado research team found that modern chemical-based agriculture has “drastically altered” the biology of American farmland across the prairies, concluding that:“The soils currently found throughout the region bear little resemblance to their pre-agricultural state.”The paper calls for dramatic and swift changes to our agricultural system, stating that it’s the “only viable route to feeding the world and keeping it habitable.” A key factor causing the rapid degradation of soil, topsoil erosion, and declining soil fertility, is the adverse effect that agricultural chemicals have on the soil.Academic analysts from South Africa’s Witwatersrand University also weighed in on the issue, warning that unless we change course in how food is grown, we will repeat the same mistakes committed by civilizations in the past, where overexploitation of the land resulted in a vicious circle of famine and social disintegration… To learn more, you can review the PDF booklet,Food Plague Primer: Glyphosate and Genetically Engineered Crops,9 which is a free preview to the book: Food Plague: Could our daily bread be our most deadly exposure,10 written by Arden Andersen PhD, DO, who is both a medical doctor and horticulturist.
Food Industry Pulls Out All the Stops to Prevent GMO Labeling
There’s also important news from the GMO labeling front. I recently told you about the Grocery Manufacturers Association of America‘s (GMA) multi-pronged game plan for preventing US states from implementing any kind of GMO labeling. A major part of the GMA’s plan is to prevent states from creating their own labeling laws by pushing for an industry-friendly, voluntarylabeling law at the federal level. But that’s not all.A GMA document11 created for use by industry lobbyists also lays out a clear-cut strategy for addressing any state that successfully implements a GMO labeling law, stating that, “The first state to implement a GMO labeling law will be sued on the constitutional grounds seen in IDFA v. Amestoy.”Costly litigation is clearly part of the GMA’s master plan to protect industry profits in the face of growing consumer awareness about the many problems inherent with potentially toxic, genetically engineered, and grossly adulterated, processed foods.Maine and Connecticut both passed GMO labeling laws last year, but they contain “trigger” clauses that prevent them from taking effect until or unless at least four neighboring states, with a combined population of at least 20 million inhabitants, pass similar bills.Vermont also produced a GMO labeling bill in 2012, which was quickly put on ice when Monsanto threatened to sue the state. Still, Vermonters pushed through and, last year, the Vermont House of Representatives passed H.112, which would require GE foods to be labeled as such, and would prohibit GE foods from being labeled “natural.” While the bill didn’t make it into the Senate before the end of the legislative session in 2013, now that the state legislature has reconvened, the bill has been taken up by the Senate’s Agriculture Committee.The problem Vermont now faces for the second time is the threat of being sued by the industry. The GMA document referred to above falsely insinuates that GMO labeling is in violation of the First Amendment, which protects commercial speech, and therefore unconstitutional.
Breaking News: Highest Rated Law Firm Confirms GMO Labeling IS Constitutional
Alas, one of the highest rated law firms in the US, Emord & Associates, has analyzed the Vermont Genetically Engineered Labeling Bill, H.112, concluding that the bill is, in fact, constitutional.12, 13 Emord & Associates is an AV-rated constitutional and administrative law firm located in Washington, D.C., Clifton, Virginia, and Chandler, Arizona.An AV rating is the highest rating a law firm can achieve, based on legal ability and ethics, from the Martindale-Hubbell organization. Since 1999, the firm has successfully represented clients in eight First Amendment challenges against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Vermont Law School’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic has also concluded that Vermont’s GMO labeling bill would withstand a legal challenge from industry, stating that:14“We have researched and analyzed challenges that may be made in opposition to such legislation and have concluded that Vermont can pass GE labeling legislation that will meet all constitutional requirements.”That said, the threat of costly legal battles may still have a cooling effect on legislators that would otherwise support GMO labeling, which is surely the GMA’s intent.


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WIDE, cruisy, groomed runs. Tick.
Steep, narrow chutes. Tick.
Knee-deep powder. Tick.
Terrain parks with plenty of jumps, pipes and ramps. Tick.
Canada's province of Alberta is a snow-lover's paradise between November and May, with plenty of dry powder and endless skiable terrain.
Three of the country's top ski resorts are inside national parks, delivering panoramic views and pristine wilderness.
Snow-capped mountains, bluish-white glaciers and lakes form the backdrop for skiers and boarders making their way down trails, gullies, chutes, bumps and runs in these parts of the Canadian Rockies. And watch out for wildlife too - elk, deer and other creatures are seen regularly on the runs.
Accommodation-wise luxury hotels, rustic log cabins and on-snow lodging offer plenty of choice but there's also a variety of off-snow activities in these parts as well, including snowshoe hikes, dog sledding and ice canyon walks.
Here's a glimpse of what Alberta's three top winter destinations have to offer:
Banff's only ski-in/ski-out lodge is here, smack bang in the middle of Banff National Park. When the lifts stop running and the last gondola takes the day-trippers home, it's just you, the mountain and millions of stars.
The Scurfield family, which has owned the resort for more than 30 years, has recently built a new wing on its Sunshine Mountain Lodge. It now has more than 80 eco-friendly rooms, all fitted with energy-efficient features, luxury fittings and plenty of floor to ceiling glass to enjoy the 360 degree mountain views.
The lodge has a fine diner as well as a casual restaurant, which roars with a wood-burning fireplace, and Banff's largest outdoor hot tub next to the slopes, complete with a hotline to the bar.
Those who stay up here get first run of the mountain in the morning. At 2200m above sea level, all 109 runs are blanketed in a feather-light snowflake so powdery that you can't form a snowball. And there's plenty of it - the resort has the longest non-glacier season in Canada (November to May) and received a record-breaking 10m of snow in the 2012-2013 season.
There's more than 1300ha of skiable terrain straddling the Continental Divide so it's possible to ski in two provinces - Alberta and British Columbia - in one run if that sort of thing interests you.
Beginners need not fear the runs on these mountains (Lookout, Goat's Eye and Standish) while advanced carvers will find all the chutes, drops, bumps and jumps they need (Delirium Dive was voted one of the top 10 off-piste runs in the world).
Meanwhile, snowboarders get a 4ha terrain park to themselves with more than 50 ramps, pipes and other features.
* Spend a day in the picturesque town of Banff (pictured below).
* Dine at one of the top restaurants like The Bison which serves elk, bison, venison and other local fare.
* Head to the Banff Upper Hot Springs for a warm dip in cold air and a view to remember. There's also the Banff Gondola which takes you to the top of Sulphur Mountain (2200m) for panoramic Rockies views but it's expensive ($35/adult).
World-class ski terrain without the crowds.
Marmot Basin is the winter playground for locals who live in and around the small alpine town of Jasper, in Jasper National Park, about 370km west of Edmonton and 400km northwest of Calgary.
With 670ha of skiable terrain it's smaller than Sunshine or Lake Louise but it has plenty going for it, including a laid-back, community atmosphere and an absence of lift lines, thanks to high-speed upgrades in recent years. That means more time to enjoy the slopes.
Spread across four mountain faces, there are 86 runs split evenly from beginner to,expert, which makes it a great resort for the family and groups of people with different abilities. There are long, winding runs, big alpine bowls, bumps, chutes and a terrain park for boarders. Allcovered in Alberta's trademark dry, cold powder.
About 20km south of the town of Jasper, Marmot Basin has the highest base elevation of any ski resort in Canada at 1700m and is inside the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Deer, elk and other creatures are often sighted on the runs in winter.
There are dozens of hotels and accommodation houses in and around Jasper, which is a quirky alpine town with great eateries and coffee houses. A bus system runs to the ski area and back several times a day.
* Strap on cleats and head out for a frozen walk through the river bottom of Maligne Canyon. Ice caves, frozen 30m waterfalls and ancient fossils make this million-year-old natural formation a winter wonderland.
* The Jasper Brewing Co is a small boutique brewery in the heart of town that makes innovative,brews in-house and dishes up casual but hearty fare.
If you like a little luxury with your skiing holiday, Lake Louise delivers it in spades.
From the moment you arrive at the ski field with its timber lodges of hand-skinned logs and vaulted ceilings, to your first lift on a high-speed quad chair and your initial run down one of the 139 marked trails, you know you're living it up.
And that's before you soak up the 360 degree views of glaciers, lakes and mountains.
There's 1700ha of skiable terrain here and owner - oil, real estate, mountaineering and cattle king Charlie Locke - has plans to almost double the resort in the next few years. But don't let the vastness of this ski field daunt you. Lake Louise has a free "ski friend" service where those looking for some guidance in finding their way around the mountain can ski with an experienced local. If you're lucky, you'll also get a rundown on the wildlife and flora of the area as well as its history at the same time.
Locke says the key point of difference at his resort is that there's an easy run down the mountain from every chair, allowing beginners and intermediates to explore the entire ski area and explore the ski field with friends and family who have higher abilities.
Advanced skiers can get busy on the steep slopes of the south face and the powder bowls on the Back Side where there are endless bumps, chutes, double diamonds, tree runs, gullies and glades. Meanwhile, riders can test board skills in Showtime Terrain Park, the biggest in the Canadian Rockies.
Lake Louise Ski Resort straddles the Continental Divide and sits among Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak, Pika Peak and Redoubt Mountain about an hour's drive from Banff. It is one of the largest ski areas in North America and, like Sunshine Village, is located inside a World Heritage Site.
With more than six restaurants and cafes on the mountain, snow-lovers have plenty of options where they can take a break from the slopes, fuel up or take part in acres of ski activities.
* If you are not staying at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, it's worth a visit because the French-inspired luxury hotel is perched right on the edge of Banff National Park, overlooking Victoria glacier. There's an ice-skating rink on the frozen lake in winter.
* Dine at The Station Restaurant, the original train station at Lake Louise, to enjoy a hearty meal in front of a roaring fire as well as learn about the history of the area from photographs and artefacts throughout the building.
The writer was a guest of Travel Alberta.
Air Canada flies from Sydney to Vancouver direct with transfers to Calgary. From there, it's a 1.5 hour drive to Banff or a five-hour drive to Jasper.
Ph 1300 655 767 or go to www.aircanada.com
Fairmont Safari from $1460 per person twin share includes three nights each at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; a five day Ski Big 3 lift pass and a two-day Marmot Basin lift pass.
For travel between Jan 2-31, 2014. Subject to change and availability.
For bookings call Ski Max on 1300 136 997.
For general information on travelling to Alberta see www.travelalberta.com.au.
For general information on travelling to Canada see www.canada.travel

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Yes, life is too short for dumbass horror films. Okay, if you like them, fine, but at least see the films on this list for comparison's sake.
Please note: these films vary greatly in style, pace and substance (blood, mostly), so please read viewer comments on this site, or movie review sites, before checking out. Also, many of the listed films may be called suspense, noir, or satire in their countries of origin. But by North American standards, yeah, they're horror.

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Erich Wennberg gives his wife, Katie, a kiss after the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 12, marking the opening of their restaurant, Maple Tree Inn, in Homewood. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Maple Tree Inn opened its new location at 18849 Dixie Highway in Homewood to the public on Feb. 7 and had a successful opening weekend, serving more than 800 diners, according to co-owner Katie Wennberg. But the ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 still proved to be an emotional occasion . . .


You can learn more about the development and axle testing process on this endless-sphere thread. Our ambition is to make this splined axle design into a new standard that we deploy across our entire higher power motor lines to replace axle flats. If you're as excited as us and want to jump right into ordering, we have the first production shipment on hand available in bare motors and complete kits.
For many bikes, battery range is more important than total power (because they’re all pretty powerful). You want a bike that delivers a range long enough for your rides at the power levels you want. Most e-bikes will have three to five levels of assist that kick in anywhere from 25 percent of your pedal power to 200 percent. Consider how fast the battery takes to recharge, especially if you’ll be using your bike for long commutes.
We'll start this off with the latest two Customer Profile videos. In the first one we follow up from the well received Leigh Cross video with a look at his son, Tig Cross. Tig's been refining an original bike concept combining the best parts of an ebike, scooter, and velomobile, and showcases the merits of an electric generator for the human drivertrain.
Can I legally buy/build and ride an ebike that’s faster than 20 mph? Yes you can, but you need to know that the ebike is no longer considered equivalent to a bicycle and is subject to other state vehicular classifications. The definitions for electric bikes spanning 20-30mph, and 1-2 horsepower ranges, will vary from state to state, resulting in a no-man’s-land consensus about limits for motor vehicle definition. The common label for a 20-30mph, 2-wheeled vehicle with active pedals is a Moped. Other MVA labels include motor scooter, motorbike and dirt bike which may have equivalent power and speed performance, but do not have pedals to assist and move the vehicle.
State and Local Laws dictate your use, but cannot constitutionally supersede the federal law – Any ebike purchased within the 750W/20mph limits has no fear of being under federal motor vehicle classification, nor can any state classify them a motor vehicle. The ebike is considered a ‘bicycle’ for consumer purposes. However, the State Laws on local bike paths and local thruways may prohibit or limit ebike access. When bike path signs use word such as ‘motor vehicles’ and ‘motorbikes’ , the laws are likely referring to gas-ICE motorbikes/dirt bikes/scooters, and not ebikes. Other references to ‘motorized bicycles’ or ‘motorized vehicles’ sound more inclusive and probably are intended for either ebikes or gas mopeds. If in doubt, you always have the option to pedal unassisted by completely powering your bike down. Even though Federal law grant ebikes a bicycle status, the common consensus found in my research allows local and state law to add additional regulation to pathway and road access, just because “it has a motor”. So the Federal laws protects the consumer from the burden of motor vehicle requirements, but not the restrictions to local and state right of ways enjoyed by all non-motored bicycles.
The frame of an electric bike also has to be slightly different. The main part of the frame (the bit that supports your weight) is usually made from lightweight aluminum alloy: the lighter the frame, the lighter the weight of the bike overall, and the further it can travel before you need to recharge the batteries. The spokes on the wheel also have to be stronger than the thin spokes on a traditional bicycle. That's because the electric motor in the hub spins the wheel with a lot of turning force (known as torque) and, if the spokes were ordinary lightweight ones, they could bend or buckle.
Both the Stromer and the Stoeckli are very nice looking designs and easy to handle. Reliability for both does not seem to be up to Swiss standards, e.g. some of the 2012 Stöcklis seem to have bad contacts. However, as of 2013, most of these problems should be fixed. The Cube got criticized for its battery/saddle system, but this has probably been fixed in more recent edition and it has less "punch" then the other's since the motor is smaller (324W?). I don't know about the BH Neo Nitro. Given the relatively low price of the BH Nitro, it may be the best buy in this category if you plan to cover smaller distances (the battery is limited to 9Ah, and Spain's industry does need some help ;) Anyhow, all of these models come with a variety of motors and country-specific modifications. E.g. in France, the BH Nitro comes with a 350W motor and is electronically limited to 25km/h, whereas in Switzerland you either can get a 500W - 45 km/h version or a 250W? - 25km/h version.
The "Dandy horse", also called Draisienne or Laufmaschine, was the first human means of transport to use only two wheels in tandem and was invented by the German Baron Karl von Drais. It is regarded as the modern bicycle's forerunner; Drais introduced it to the public in Mannheim in summer 1817 and in Paris in 1818. Its rider sat astride a wooden frame supported by two in-line wheels and pushed the vehicle along with his or her feet while steering the front wheel.
In a friction drive motor, a small, solid wheel rotates against the side of the tire in order to drive it. The first motorcycles used the same concept, with a motor mounted above the front wheel. The problem is that the drive rubs at the side of the tire. It's inefficient, and it quickly wears the sidewall away. Tires need to be replaced every couple hundred miles. For this reason, you'll seldom see electric bikes with this type of drive anymore.
At $799, it is one of the most affordable full-size folding electric bicycles on the market. There are cheaper folding e-bikes out there, but they generally have much smaller wheels and lower top speeds. With 16″ wheels and a max speed of 32 km/h (20 mph), the Shift S1 combines the specs of higher priced e-bikes with the affordability of a budget folder.
In the United States electric bikes have seen slow but steady growth since the late 90’s and as a result, in 2001 congress was lobbied and passed the first and only bill to define ebikes in federal law. This law, 107-319, exempts electrified bicycles with operating pedals using motors under 750 watts limited to 20 mph from the legal definition of a motor vehicle.2.
Electric Bicycles are defined by the California Vehicle Code . In summary, electric bicycles are to be operated like conventional bicycles in California. There are several exceptions to this. A person must be at least 16 years old, and anyone riding an electric bicycle must wear a bicycle helmet. The e-bikes must have an electric motor that has a power output less than 1,000 watts, is incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground, is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the motorized bicycle faster than 20 miles per hour, operates in a manner so that the electric motor is disengaged or ceases to function when the brakes are applied, or operates in a manner such that the motor is engaged through a switch or mechanism that, when released, will cause the electric motor to disengage or cease to function.
Ontario is one of the last provinces in Canada to move toward legalizing power-assisted bicycles (PABs) for use on roads, even though they have been federally defined and completely legal in Canada since early 2001. In November 2005 "Bill 169" received royal assent allowing the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to place any vehicle on road. On October 4 2006 the Minister of Transportation for Ontario Donna Cansfield announced the Pilot Project allowing PABs which meet the federal standards definition for operation on road. PAB riders must follow the rules and regulations of a regular bicycles, wear an approved bicycle helmet and be at least 16 years or older. There are still a number of legal considerations for operating any bicycle in Ontario.
Would an e-bike that used a trailing generator to power the electric motor still be considered an e-bike? The purpose of the generator is allow greater distances to be traveled and all day riding. The gen-set that I am looking at uses a 49 cc gas engine with a 12 volt generator, this would be from the ground up build using a 1 hp electric motor. This seems to stay within the state laws of AZ. where I reside. Thanks for your thoughts.
Perhaps the cleverest thing of all about the Electric Brompton is that despite all the extra stuff, it folds up exactly the same as the non-powered variety. It's so simple, and unlike certain folding bikes we could mention, what you're left with is a genuinely small thing, rather than something that's about the size of a bike with the front wheel taken off.
At Volt, when we sell an ebike, we like to keep in touch with our customers. This is not only to find out how their electric bike is performing and if they are happy with it, but also to learn how they use it. Many have impressive stories to tell. We have heard from people using Volt bikes in the most diverse ways and places, from the Scottish Highlands to central London.
At the top end, the 20mph speed limit isn't an absolute, like the speed of light. It's just the most you'll get from the motor. I was able to get it up to 28mph on a flat road (there are no other roads where I live) in Turbo mode and 8th gear, but it took hard work to get there and maintain the speed. The easiest comparison is my mountain bike, where I've hit 23mph on that same stretch of road—and that took a heck of a lot of effort. Exactly how much effort does it take to ride? I have a 15-mile route that I ride on both my mountain bike and cyclecross bike. According to my Apple Watch, I generally burn around 1,400 or so calories on a brisk ride. I'll probably average around 13mph or so on my Marlin and between 16 and 17.5mph on my XO2. I averaged 14.9mph and burned a hair over 1,000 calories with the Bulls Cross E8.
In New Zealand, the regulations read: "AB (Power-assisted pedal cycle) A pedal cycle to which is attached one or more auxiliary propulsion motors having a combined maximum power output not exceeding 300 watts." This is explained by NZTA as "A power-assisted cycle is a cycle that has a motor of up to 300 watts. The law treats these as ordinary cycles rather than motorcycles. This means that it is not necessary to register or license them. Note that the phrase "maximum power output" that is found in the regulation (but omitted in the explanation) may create confusion because some e-bike motor manufacturers advertise and print on the motor their "maximum input power" because that number is larger (typically motors run at about 80% efficiency ) thus give the impression the buyer is getting a more powerful motor. This can cause misunderstandings with law enforcement officers who do not necessarily understand the difference, and when stopping a rider on an e-bike in a traffic stop, look at the number on the motor to determine if the e-bike is legal or not.
E-bikes mostly use motors and battery options from a few major suppliers: Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano, and Brose. A few other brands exist, but are less reliable or powerful. Some, like the Yamaha system, have more torque, and others, like Bosch’s Active Line, are nearly silent. But, generally, all four make good options. Look for motor output (in torque), which will give you an idea of total power. Just like car engines, more torque equals more power off the line and more boost to your pedaling. But watt hours (Wh) is perhaps a more important figure to use—it takes into account battery output and life to give a more accurate reflection of power (higher Wh equals bigger range).
Power assisted bicycles are classified in two categories in Saskatchewan. An electric assist bicycle is a 2 or 3 wheeled bicycle (sic.: 3 wheeled bicycle) that uses pedals and a motor at the same time only. A power cycle uses either pedals and motor or motor only. Both must have engines with 500 watt power or less, and must not be able exceed 32 km/h (20 mph), i.e., electric motor cuts out at this speed or cycle is unable to go this fast on a level surface. The power cycle has to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for a power-assisted bicycle. The power cycle requires at least a learner's driving licence (class 7), and all of the other classes 1-5 may operate these also. The electric assist bicycle does not require a licence. Helmets are required for both. Both are treated as bicycles regarding rules of the road. Gas powered or assisted bicycles are classified as motorcycles regardless of engine size or if using pedals plus motor. Stickers identifying the bicycle's compliance with the Federal classification may be required for power cycles by some cities or municipalities.
I got this bike last week. I loved it! This bicycle is a very good value, since it can be used in either manual or electric mode. Both the handlebar and seat height and inclination are adjustable. The assembly and use instructions are clear. In the manual mode the bike acts like any other six speed, there is a little red button that switches between manual and electric with each push. The electric mode is used either with the handlebar twist throttle or by peddling which activates it. The pedal brings the bike up to full speed while peddling slightly and with the throttle the speed is adjustable. I am very happy with my purchase.
Biking is awesome, but biking uphill is not. Commuting by bike is environmentally friendly, fun and good for your health, but presenting your sweaty self to your office coworkers in not fun at all. Fortunately, there is a solution! Electric bicycles offer the same great benefits as traditional bicycles including cost savings, health improving, plus some additional advantages like efficiency in climbing hills, less stress on knees and joints, which is convenient for people of all ages and health.
The cargo bike is run by Escargo, and their delivery rider Elric Prynn cycles the delivery bike (he calls her Matilda) from the Quay up the cycle paths to the city centre, avoiding road traffic delays on the Exeter Bridges. The cargo bike is used to deliver hundreds of loaves of bread each day. Escargo was set up in September 2017 by ex-management consultant Jenny Ryding, and the delivery bike was specially made for Jenny by Iceni Cycles in Somerset.
The Riese & Müller Load Touring HS is billed as “the ultimate minivan of e-bikes,” and it holds up to that claim. With a low center of gravity (aided by the 20-inch front and 26-inch rear wheels), the Load is easy to handle. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes add control, and front and rear suspension provide comfort. The Bosch motor offers an assist up to 275 percent of your effort until you hit 28 mph, when it cuts out. Two 500Wh batteries give you 12 hours or more of range at full power. It’s capable of toting up to 220 pounds of pets, people, and less-animate cargo. R&M also sells a double child seat for kids up to age 6 and a child-seat fastener for your youngest passengers.
To qualify as an electric-assisted bicycle under state law they need to have a seat and fully operable pedals for human propulsion, meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts, maximum speed of not more than 20 mph (electric motor and human power combined), disengages or ceases to function when the vehicle’s brakes are applied, two or three wheels


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2019 summer vacation: Day nine - From Saskatoon to Vegreville
Dear readers of my blog!
On the ninth day of my epic summer vacation, I drove from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Vegreville, Alberta, situated about one hour east of Edmonton. The weather was great in the morning and afternoon but a storm with heavy rain took place in the early evening. Several aggressive insects bit me quite heavily after the storm but I was able to recover with a good night of sleep in a cozy hotel.
Fort Battleford National Historic Site in northern Saskatchewan
Flags representing the different First Nations living in and around Battleford
One of the military quarters in Fort Battleford
Monument in Lloydminster, on the border between Saskatchewan in the east and Alberta in the west
Vegreville Egg in honour of its Ukrainian heritage
Elks and Kinsmen Parks in Vegreville
Monument at the entrance of Elks and Kinsmen Parks in Vergreville
County of Minburn and Vegreville town hall
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The Greater Christchurch Partnership tasked us with creating a dynamic identity system. A wide-range of questions broken into six categories seeks to understand the community’s aspirations for the region’s future. The Greater Christchurch 2050 plan will then describe the kind of place we want for our future generations, and the actions we need to take over the next 30 years to make it happen.
Large dynamic eyes hero the identity, seeking vision for the year 2050 that they are housed within. Joining with the playful nature of this motif is a range of future-focused illustrations, each forecasting a unique perspective of tomorrow. The vibrant colour palette and lively animations demand attention, with digital applications helping to create discussion and response to the partnership’s questions. Having received thousands of viewpoints as a result of the campaign, Greater Christchurch now have a vision for what the people want to see for their future.

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Mizzle Money Releases New Mixtape FDM (Fuk Dey Mean)
Huntsville,AL artist Mizzle Money has dropped heat for the summer with his latest mixtape FDM(Fuk Dey Mean).
Hosted By DJ Bizzy, Mizzle continues to put on for the Rocket City. With His latest video being picked up by WorldStar Hip-Hop.
He is expanding his music and his YenoMode brand to unexplored heights for the city. The standout tracks are "Double Me," "Thankful," and "Xtra Mile." Mizzle Money is already prepping another release before the year is over.


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R and R Bar & Grill owner charged with sexual harassment
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s (ICRC) Deputy Director Akia Haynes announced today that the agency has issued a finding that there is probable cause to believe that a former employee of R and R Bar & Grill in Jeffersonville was subject to verbal and physical sexual harassment by the owner.
An investigation stemming from an April 10, 2012 complaint filed with the ICRC alleging sexual harassment found that the complainant was subjected to unwanted touching and sexually explicit comments throughout the duration of her employment. Witness testimony substantiates that the complaining party was uneasy about R and R Bar & Grill’s owner’s inappropriate actions.
“The issue before the Commission is whether the alleging party was subjected to unlawful harassment based on her sex,” said Haynes. “Through our initial investigation there is reason to believe this was the case. A public hearing before the Commission is necessary to determine whether a violation of the Indiana Civil Rights Law, did in fact, occur. That is unless the parties can come to a conciliation agreement.”
The complaining party alleges that R and R Bar & Grill’s owner engaged in unwanted touching, including touching her breasts and slapping her on her buttocks. Witness testimony asserts that the owner subjected her to very similar harassment by making sexually charged comments and even suggesting she engage in sex with him.
In order to prevail, the complainant must show that (1) she experienced sexually offensive comments or actions in the workplace, (2) the comments or actions were severe or pervasive, (3) complainant made it known that the comments/actions were unwelcome, and (4) respondent failed to take corrective action to address the hostile work environment.
A finding of probable cause does not resolve a civil rights complaint. Rather, it means the State has concluded its preliminary investigation and determined there is sufficient evidence to support reasonable suspicion that the Indiana Civil Rights Law has been violated. Indiana Civil Rights Law provides remedies, including compensatory damages and injunctive relief, such as changes in the employer’s policies and training.
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission enforces the Indiana civil rights laws and provides education and services to the public in an effort to ensure equal opportunity for all Hoosiers and visitors to the State of Indiana. For more information, contact Brad Meadows, ICRC Communications Manager, at (317) 232-2651.


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Another one bites the dust!
Katharine McPhee has officially split from husband Nick Cokas, People confirms.
"After six years of marriage, and having been separated for the past year, Katharine McPhee has filed for a dissolution of marriage from Nick Cokas. The two have an amicable relationship and will remain friends. They ask that people respect their privacy during this time," her rep said in a statement.
The pair have been estranged since last year.
The Smash actress found herself in the center of controversy when she was photographed this past spring kissing director Michael Morris, who is married to Mary McCormack. The American Idol alum's affair wasn't the cause of her marriage crumbling, though.
"It was just time. They'd grown apart and weren't right for each other anymore," a source told the mag.
Let's hope she decides to date an unmarried man next time around!
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Today we have had a go at the latest NPR Three Minute Fiction prompt, which is…
Leave a message after the beep. Write an original work of fiction in the form of a voicemail message. 600 word limit.
We also tried out a few of the previous ones from the NPR Three Minute Fiction webpage:
She closed the book, placed it on the table and finally decided to walk through the door.
Have a story where one character comes to town and someone else leaves town.
Write a story where one character tells a joke and another character cries.
Entries for the current prompt are due by February 10th and the winning story will be read on NPR and published in The Paris Review. Nice!


Entertainment Music Aaron Carter Hits Back at Brother Nick After DUI Arrest and Alleges He Was Targeted Because He's Famous Aaron Carter was charged with driving under the influence, possession of less than once ounce of marijuana and possession of drug-related object By Stephanie Petit Stephanie Petit Stephanie Petit is a Royals Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2016 after graduating from The College of New Jersey and holding previous positions at Seventeen, CBS Radio and more. Follow the proud dog mom on Twitter at @stephpetit_ for the latest on Queen Elizabeth's corgis. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 17, 2017 08:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Aaron Carter is speaking out about his DUI arrest over the weekend – lashing out at police and even his brother Nick. The former child star, 29, was pulled over about 9 p.m. Saturday in Habersham County, Georgia, about 90 miles north of Atlanta. He was charged with driving under the influence, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and possession of drug-related objects. His girlfriend, Madison Parker, was in the car with him and was also arrested, PEOPLE confirms. She was charged with possession of marijuana, obstruction of law enforcement officers and possession of drug-related objects, according to the sheriff’s office. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter shared a message to his younger brother on Twitter following news of the incident. “To my brother: I love u no matter what & if u feel the need to reach for help, I am here and willing to help you get better,” Nick, 37, wrote. “Family isn’t always easy, [but] we’re all here for you.” Habersham County Sheriff's Office via AP In a public statement posted on Twitter Sunday night, Aaron made it clear that he didn’t think his brother went about the situation in the right away. “If my own blood truly cared about my well-being, why wouldn’t he call me directly and have a conversation instead of making this about him through a very public forum?” he said in the statement. “That’s not cool at all to use me for his PR and kick me while I am down. I love my family despite it through thick and thin.” Nick seemingly responded to the message by retweeting a post by Nick’s wife, Lauren, which read, “Hey @aaroncarter have @itsmadisonp text me your new number since you changed it again!” Aaron’s rep Jonathan Ward tells PEOPLE the popstar is reachable by his family — “whom he loves” — at any time. “Nick and Lauren have his number – it hasn’t changed. They last spoke on July 6,” Ward tells PEOPLE exclusively. “He doesn’t feel it was proper, what happened. You don’t reach out through Twitter.” Aaron Carter also professed his innocence of all charges – and claimed he was targeted by police because he was famous. According to the statement, Carter said he was at an AutoZone in Georgia to fix a tire that was out of alignment on his car when police officers arrested him “with aggression.” He added that he has a license for medical marijuana for his anxiety and feels he was marked due to his fame. “He feels his ‘celebrity’ was targeted and an attorney will be retained in this matter,” the statement said. “The video from AutoZone will prove that Aaron was not in a moving vehicle while arrested and charged with a DUI.” Medical marijuana is legal in Georgia with a license. However, anxiety is not one of the 14 specific conditions covered. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Image The singer was previously arrested for investigation of marijuana possession in 2008. Carter has previously said he “smokes bud,” but denied drinking or doing any other drugs. During a candid interview for an episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now? last year, Aaron admitted that he turned to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate for depression he experienced after his parents’ divorce and his time on Dancing with the Stars. “I started getting really heavy into drinking and was telling people, ‘I’m on a real bad path right now. I need help,’ ” he explained. In 2011, Aaron checked himself into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California “to heal some emotional and spiritual issues he was dealing with,” his manager at the time, Johnny Wright, previously said in a statement. Aaron has been in the spotlight since recording his first album at age seven. He was just 12 when his song “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” dropped. It went triple platinum and made him an international sensation.


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Dear nice Miss Verilion over at nice Paris has nicely given me a very nice award – the “Nice Matters” award.
I don’t doubt the fact that some nice people around me are nice to me; Miss Verilion being one. But I was nicely taken aback when I saw my nice name being nicely mentioned for one nice reason – being a nice guy who is “just always so nice”. Some of you might nicely think that this is not nicely important. But to me, it is a nice huge encouragement and a nice pat on the back. I never consider myself nice for I nicely know that I can be short-tempered and impatient; two traits I don’t consider nice. So, nicely put, I thank you, Miss Verilion!
It would be a nice disgrace to the nice award if I don’t pass on this award to some nice people around. I would gladly hand this nice award back to Miss Verilion if she hadn’t received it from someone, for she has always been nice to me here.
First up, Miss Vanilla, someone whose positive feedback and constant encouragement never fail to inspire me.
Then, I have Miss Vesper whose niceness can be beyond description at times. And the fact that she is a nice mother makes her extra nice.
Mr Jason Evans is a gentleman who deserves this award. He has been nice enough to hold writing competitions for writers from all walks of life. He has been nice enough to dish out awards and prizes to writers from all walks of life. He has been nice enough to encourage budding writers like me.
I also have two local lads in mind. Mr Louis Loo, my ex-student, has come of age as a young man. He has been a nice pal who was nice enough to spend his time with me and my little one the other evening. And he’s a Liverpool fan too. That is nice.
Miss Joyce Yap whom I met just recently is a young aspiring nice musician who is nice in her own way. Being nicely forthright, nicely honest without inhibition and nicely friendly, she so nicely deserves this award.
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DR. JEKYLL AND MS. HYDE
As a comedic sex-change variant on the story, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde proves amiable if never particularly inventive. Its comic moves are all variations on Tim Daly undergoing sexual transformation at the most inopportune moments in a restaurant during a job interview, while making out with his boss or his fiancée misinterpreting things and thinking he has developed a penchant for crossdressing, bondage or has taken up with another woman. Sean Young has a lot of fun in the Hyde part, strutting to bitchy excess. All the supporting actors are typecast to a single-note caricature Stephen Tobolowsky as a middle-aged nerd, Jeremy Piven as an insensitive jerk and Harvey Fierstein as a flamboyantly gay man in roles that only exist as comic fodder.
Ultimately, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde seems less like a comedic version of Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde than it does a comic take on The Temp (1993), which was about a woman usurping a mans place in the office, gradually using her sexual wiles and killing her way up the totem pole. Even in a comedic way, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde taps into the feminist backlash politics of Fatal Attraction (1987) where the woman has been demonized in relation to the man the man is seen as good and decent, the woman as evil and scheming. As evidence of her evil, she is even a smoker!
Director David F. Prices two previous genre outings were Son of Darkness: To Die For II (1991) and Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice/ Children of the Corn II: Deadly Harvest (1992), while he also produced Leprechaun (1993).
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The Watkins you''re looking at, tho'' no longer made, probably fits very closely with Catalinas & Hunters of that era. Watkins boats were built near here (Clearwater FL, I believe...) and were clearly ''price boats'' - boats built to a price target dictated in turn by the competition. They were generally beamy, shallow (due to the waters on FL''s west coast), designs with limited sailing performance. In this last regard, Catalinas probably have an edge unless you buy a shallow draft/lower rig model in which case it would be comparable.
Try finding Watkins owners here or a member website; owners that are living with this now older boat are probably your best source of info on problem areas.
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Background: As well as publishing in ecology and evolutionary biology, I am also interested in how that publishing industry works. There is a clear need to disseminate information as widely as possible in order to accelerate the rate of testing of new theories and discovery of new information. However, some publishing models (and some publishing companies) hide scientific research away so that most people do not have access to that work. Self-archiving is a way for researchers to make available certain forms of their research without breaking copyright (which is almost always handed over to the publishers).
What I did: I reviewed some of the literature on the benefits of self-archiving, in terms of the access to the general public and what has become known as the “open access advantage”: papers that are more openly available are cited more. I also show that over half of all ecology and evolution papers could have been archived in a format that was almost identical to their final, finished format without breaking copyright. I then highlight key methods that researchers can use to self-archive their work: publishing through institutional repositories, third party websites, or self-creation of online portfolios using online tools.
Importance: Self-archiving has the potential to open up research (often funded by taxpayers) to a far wider audience, and this is an important step towards making research more accessible to the general public.
This is part of a series of short lay summaries that describe the technical publications I have authored. This paper, entitled ““Going green”: self-archiving as a means for dissemination of research output in ecology and evolution”, was published in the journal Ideas in Ecology and Evolution in 2013. You can find this paper for free at the publisher.


IoT or Internet of Things term is used for a network of devices that contain embedded technology, which enables them to communicate and interact with each other through the use of internet. Any of your physical devices whether at home or office can connect and communicate using IoT. These devices can include appliances like AC, Refrigerator; lights, fire alarms and so many other kinds of devices you have which have been connected through internet. These devices can also include smart gadgets, which can be accessed and controlled even from a remote location using internet. This brings so many incredible benefits for the users and businesses.
Therefore, demand for IoT developer is increasing fast as IoT is becoming highly popular. IoT also brings ease of use and convenience to so many of its users. Due to its so many benefits, the demand for the apps for IoT devices is increasing rapidly which includes monitoring and control system for both enterprises and SMBs, navigation, computing and more. Recently many companies have introduced many devices which can be controlled through user’s smartphones. After the release of Apple Watches, interest in high tech watches have also increased. This led to the launching of safety oriented watches for the aging population by Lively as part of their home monitoring kit which includes a wireless hub and sensors on various items in the home, allowing you to monitor an aging person’s activity. This watch monitors all of the vital signs of the person and records them to your phone for further analysis.
Hence IoT is spearheading new innovation with the ability to take any device or gadget you have at home or in office that runs on electricity, to be controlled by this new technology. IoT is evolving at a face pace and has already begun to impact so many areas of our lives and the way we work. Now we can see so many practical applications of IoT across various industries. There are various industries which have already started getting advantages of IoT like healthcare, energy, agriculture and more. It is progressing well with the introduction of connected cars, smart retail, smart cities and wearables. All of these fields are expected to see tremendous growth in the coming future.
Interaction Of Mobile Application Development With Iot
Right now we are witnessing the convergence and interaction of Mobile App Development with IoT technology. We can easily see that IoT is getting sudden attention. It is making things very easy and it is really giving good results. The trend of connecting all kinds of physical devices to the internet and using a smartphone to control and monitor such devices is growing very fast. It seems that IoT is now at a perfect launch pad from where it can explode rapidly as soon as we bring more simplification and ease of use into it.
IoT is bringing a new kind of movement of app development. These apps combine many components like connected devices, sensors, cloud, networking and analytics. These components offer numerous combinations which will further lead to the creation of brand new mobile applications for so many different purposes. Google and Apple have both launched their own toolkits Brillo and Homekit respectively specially for IoT development.
As per reports, IoT started to get huge importance since last couple of years. It is estimated that by 2022 there will be around 1.5 billion IoT devices with mobile network connections which is quite a huge number.
How Iot Is Different Than Other Technologies?
IoT offers the following benefits some of which are unique: –
Efficiency, Safety and Comfort
Asset Tracking and Inventory Control
Better Decision Making
Higher Revenue Generation
By connecting your devices to your smartphone you can get complete control over features provided by all the different machines and gadgets. Accessing various devices via the internet means that the apps can push notifications directly to your phone. All of these things allows you to control things even when you are travelling and away.
REQUIREMENTS FOR IOT DEVELOPMENT: –
Software And Hardware Capabilities
The IoT network and the related software should be able to handle complex business operations and be compatible with mobile application solutions.
Choice Of Programming Framework
You have to be sure about it prior to whether the app would be compatible with the existing IoT network or not while choosing the programming framework.
Compatible With License Agreements
IoT application must be compatible with the current licensing standards and agreements.
Mobile applications enabled for IoT require continuous and reliable connectivity.
Now Let’s Go More Deeper And Discuss What Benefits Iot Is Offering For Mobile App Development Industry, Businesses And Users.
Lowering The Cost Of Mobile App Development
IoT can really give a boost to the brand and reduce the cost of mobile app development. IoT can allow mobile app developers to integrate so many components in a cost-effective manner. It can also make the applications more interactive and innovative. Thus, it is pertinent to say that IoT can save lots of money of developers and businesses.
Lead To Higher Security In Apps
IoT devices and networks deal with large amount of personalized data hence mobile app developers will work towards achieving high level of security which will also benefits mobile apps. Developers will work in such a way that personalized and confidential data don’t go into wrong hands. Therefore, IoT based mobile application solutions will provide more security.
Provides Valuable Insights
IoT is a network of connected devices, servers, sensors and other electronic or digital items or things. All of these devices collect and access important data, streamline it and make it in line and compatible with different devices and things. In this process, the IoT system can provide you with lots of valuable information and insights. You can use this information and insight to make accurate decisions in real time and simplify your complex business processes.
Development Of Highly Convenient Apps
The development of IoT mobile applications leads to more convenience to the users. Now a day most of the people in the world prefer to use smartphones than laptops as we can do so many of our tasks by using mobile apps and we can carry our smartphones anywhere with us wherever we are going. That means, we can manage the entire IoT network at our home or at office in a much simpler way. Additional features like sending notifications and integration of social networks can also be provided in the IoT mobile applications.
Facilitates Customizable And Interactive Mobile Applications
IoT has the ability to make the mobile applications lot more interactive through the easy user interface. This technology also leads to high level of personalization as the mobile apps are installed in the personal smartphones and handle the personal data. This means there will be more chances of success of your business mobile app and it will be more relevant and uptodate and provide the required features. Hence IoT will lead to feature rich and futuristic mobile apps which will also give you the competitive advantage. IoT technology can also provide you with simple customization options for the enterprise mobile application and developers can develop such apps for connected devices.
Address A Niche Market
Although IoT has become very popular technology recently for mobile app development but still so many companies have not yet decided when they are going to incorporate it or use it. Hence if you integrate IoT in your business, certainly it will give you competitive edge and thus you can address and target a niche and special market that has started accepting and using IoT based mobile application solutions. You can hire IoT developers to integrate the important features of IoT into your business mobile app.
Bring More Efficiency In Your Work
If you will use an IoT mobile application, then it will certainly increase the customer participation. IoT application generally provides an excellent user experience and helps the employees to work more efficiently. The IoT network is designed to simplify and automate the business processes. Hence it can certainly increase the productivity and efficiency within your organization. IoT mobile application can make the development process easier and convenient.
Good thing about IoT based mobile applications is that they can be used anywhere, irrespective of time and place. Even if you are travelling or far from the workplace still you can easily control the IoT ecosystem including the devices, software, networks and solutions through the mobile app. Hence we can say that IoT provides location independency. You just need smart devices to run a mobile application based on IoT.
Iot Can Boost Many Sectors
You know why IoT is highly valuable for custom mobile application solution? It is because of the fact that this particular technology can affect and positively boost almost all domains and sectors of the economy. Whether you are in the healthcare sector, in retail or in agriculture, IoT can easily meet your business requirements and the personalized mobile applications can take full advantage of this latest technology. As IoT has so much to offer hence there will be more focus on improving the security aspect as well because IoT application are also vulnerable to cyber-attacks and hacking attempts.
Supports Easy Integration
IoT technology, devices and mobile applications can be easily integrated with other emerging technologies such as AR, VR and Machine Learning. Therefore, it is easy to integrate the features of these futuristic technologies into the mobile applications. However, IoT needs specialized knowledge for proper implementation. Hence there is a great opportunity for IoT mobile app developers with IoT experience as they can integrate these many technologies together into an app.
As we have just discussed there is a huge potential for IoT technology and IoT based mobile applications. They offer numerous benefits as explained above. IoT can be configured to bring revolutionary changes to the traditional mobile application development processes. By using the many advantages of IoT development, enterprise class mobile applications can increase the productivity and efficiency within their organizations and streamline the entire complex business processes. Good thing about IoT technology is still that you can control the entire IoT network wherever you are whether at home or office by just using your fingertips on your smartphones. If the mobile app development companies do hurry to understand and accept IoT technology within their organization, then surely it will bring lot more benefits and solutions to their problems for them.


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