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For the full interview, see it on Fiction Advocate.Published on January 12, 2021. — Sarah Mirk is a graphic journalist, editor, teacher, zine-maker, and illustrator whose comics have been featured in The Nib, The New Yorker, Bitch, and NPR. Mirk is currently a contributing editor at The Nib, where she writes
I'm posting the March installment of Non-Fiction by Non-Men a little late - sorry! I was traveling in Japan when it was published. This seems fitting, though, as one of MariNaomi's books, Turning Japanese, is all about her experience learning Japanese and traveling
And so it is 2016, and time to tell you about the 4th and final quarter of my 2015 reading challenge and how the whole thing went. If you've been following me on GoodReads, you already know: I didn't make it.
Believe it or not, it's already been three months since the last check-in on my 2015 reading challenge, and I must admit that I'm struggling a little over here. As you can see, I'm a few days late posting this––both


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Lack of Health Insurance Threatens Hispanic Kids
It can keep them from regular care, study finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2006 (HealthDay News) -- For U.S. Hispanic children, a lack of health insurance often decides whether they see a doctor or go without regular check-ups, a new study finds.
Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee published their findings in the September issue of Pediatrics.
In 2005, about 22 percent (3 million) of Hispanic children younger than 18 had no health insurance compared with 7.4 percent of white children, 14.5 percent of black children, and 12.4 percent of Asian/Pacific Islander children in the United States, the study authors noted.
For this study, the researchers interviewed 900 Hispanic families in the greater Boston area. They found that having parents who aren't U.S. citizens, having two working parents, low family income, and older age are all factors associated with being an uninsured child.
Hispanic ethnicity was not a factor in itself, but the higher prevalence of the other risk factors does account for the fact that Hispanic children are more likely than other children to be uninsured, the researchers said.
Expense, lack of health insurance, difficulty making appointments, and cultural barriers are the reasons why uninsured Hispanic children are much more likely to go without regular doctor or medical care than insured Hispanic children.
"These findings indicate specific high-risk populations that might benefit most from targeted Medicaid and SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) outreach and enrollment efforts," study author Dr. Glenn Flores, a pediatrician at the college and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, said in a prepared statement.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has more about children's health insurance.

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- Port Arthur, Tasmania
Infobox Australian Place | type = town
name = Port Arthur
state = tas
caption = The iconic view of the penitentiary originally built as a flour mill, across the water.
lga = Tasman Council
postcode = 7182
est = 1830
pop = 499
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Port Arthur is a small town and former convict settlement on the
Tasman Peninsula, in Tasmania, Australia. Port Arthur is one of Australia's most significant heritage areas and the open air museumis officially Tasmania's top tourist attraction. Known for its harsh conditions, dark history and stark beauty, it is located approximately 60 km south east of the state capital, Hobart. In 1996 it was the scene of the worst mass murder event in Australian history.
Port Arthur is located approximately 80 km south east of the state capital,
Hobart, on the Tasman Peninsula. The scenic drive from Hobart, via the Tasman Highwayto Sorell and the Arthur Highwayto Port Arthur, takes around 90 minutes and covers approximately 100 km. Transport from Hobart to the site is also available via ferryor sea plane.
At the 2006 census, Port Arthur and the surrounding area had a population of 499.Census 2006 AUS
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Australia's largest penal station
Port Arthur was named after
Van Diemen's Landlieutenant governor George Arthur. The settlement started as a timberstation in 1830, but it is best known for being a penal colony.
From 1833, until the 1850s, it was a destination for the hardest of convicted British and Irish
criminals, those who were secondary offenders having re-offended after their arrival in Australia. Rebellious personalities from other convict stations were also sent here, a quite undesirable punishment. It contains one of the best examples of a "Separate Prison" system based on that at Pentonville prison in London, The Separate Prison (or sometimes known as The Model Prison) was completed in 1853 and extended in 1855. The 80 cell prison was built in the shape of a cross with radial exercise yards around a central hall and chapel. [The "Separate" or "Model" Prison , Port Arthur - Ian Brand ISBN 0-949457-33-7] It signalled a shift from physical punishment to psychological punishment. It was thought that the hard corporal punishment, such as whippings, used in other penal stations only served to harden criminals, and did nothing to turn them from their immoral ways. Under this system of punishment the "Silent System" was implemented in the building. Here prisoners were hooded and made to stay silent, this was supposed to allow time for the prisoner to reflect upon the actions which had brought him there. In many ways Port Arthur was the pin-up for many of the penal reformmovement, despite shipping, housing and slave-labour use of convicts being as harsh, or worse, than others stations around the nation.
In addition Port Arthur had some of the newest and strictest
securitymeasures of the Australian penal system. Port Arthur was secured naturally by shark-infested waters on three sides and the 30m wide isthmusof Eaglehawk Neckthat connected it to the mainland was crossed by fences and guarded by prison guards and dogs. Contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was barred. Ships had to check in their sails and oars upon landing to prevent any unnotified leavings.
In 1836, a tramway was established between Taranna and a jetty in Long Bay, north of Port Arthur. The sole propulsion was convicts ["The Convict Tramway at Port Arthur" Eardley, GiffordAustralian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, April, 1954 pp3740] .
Port Arthur was sold as an inescapable prison, much like the later
Alcatraz Islandin the United States. Some prisoners were not discouraged by this, and tried to escape. Martin Cashsuccessfully escaped along with two others. One of the most infamous incidents, simply for its bizarreness, was the escape attempt of one George "Billy" Hunt. Hunt disguised himself using a kangaroohide and tried to flee across the Neck, but the half-starved guards on duty tried to shoot him to supplement their meager rations. When he noticed them sighting him up, Hunt threw off his disguise and surrendered, receiving 150 lashes.
Port Arthur was also the destination for juvenile convicts, receiving many boys, some as young as nine arrested for stealing toys. The boys were separated from the main convict population and kept on Point Puer, the
British Empire's first boys' prison. Like the adults, the boys were used in hard labour such as stone cutting and construction. One of the buildings constructed was one of Australia's first non-denominational churches, built in a gothic style. Attendance of the weekly Sunday service was compulsory for the prison population, critics of the new system noted that this and other measures seemed to have negligible impact on reformation.
Despite its badge as a pioneer in the new nicer age of imprisonment, Port Arthur was still as harsh and brutal as other penal settlements. Some critics might even suggest that its use of psychological punishment, compounded with no hope of escape, made it one of the worst. Some tales suggest that prisoners committed
murder(an offence punishable by death) just to escape the desolation of life at the camp. The Island of the Dead was the destination for all who died inside the prison camps. Of the 1646 graves recorded to exist there, only 180, those of prison staff and military personnel, are marked. The prison closed in 1877.
Today Port Arthur is home to many reputed cases of haunting and
ghosts- particularly of convict origin. These include cases of cells with ghostly screams and empty rocking chairs that move.
From hellhole to haven: tourism development
After the closure of the penal colony the site was renamed to "Carnavon". During the 1880s the land in and around the site was sold off to the public and a community was established. Devastating fires tore through the area in 1895 and 1897 gutting the old prison buildings, leading to the establishment of the new town, with
post officeand other facilities. Tourismstarted up almost as soon as the last convicts had left, supplying the new residents with a source of income, part of its undoubtedly due to its unsavoury past, and the ghost stories that accompany it. In 1927 tourism had grown to the point where the area's name was reverted back to Port Arthur. 1916 saw the establishment of the Scenery Preservation Board (SPB) which took the management of Port Arthur out of the hands of the locals. By the 1970s the National Parks and Wildlife Service began managing the site.In 1979 funding was received to preserve the site as a tourist destination, due to its historical significance. The "working" elements of the Port Arthur community such as the post office and municipal offices were moved to nearby Nubeena. Several magnificent sandstonestructures, built by convicts working under hard labour conditions, were cleaned of ivyovergrowth and restored to a condition similar to their appearance in the 19th century. Buildings include the "Model Prison", the Round Tower, the church, and the remnants of the main penitentiary. The buildings are surrounded by lush green parkland.
The mass graves on The Island of the Dead also attract visitors. The air about the small bush-covered island being described as possessing "melancholic" and "tranquil" qualities by visitors.
Tourists can either survey the site for themselves, or participate in guided tours, including late night "ghost tours". There is also a museum, containing written records, tools, clothing and other curiosities from convict times.
Since 1987 the site has been managed by the
Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority, funded by the Tasmanian Government.
28 April 1996, Martin Bryantwent on a killing spree at Port Arthur, murdering 35 people and wounding 37 more before being captured by Special Operatives Police. This led to a national ban on semi-automatic shotguns and rifles. It also forged a relationship between the town and Dunblane, a Scottish town which suffered a similar incident earlier that year.
* Barrington R (n.d.) "Convicts and Bushrangers", View Productions, Sydney
* Kneale, Matthew, (2000) "English passengers" London: Hamish Hamilton. ISBN 0241140684
* Smith R (1987) "The Birth of a Nation: Australia's Historic Heritage — from Discovery to Nationhood", Penguin Books Australia Ltd, Ringwood, ISBN 0-670-90018-4
* [http://www.portarthur.org.au/ Official Port Arthur website]
* [http://www.tourtasmania.com/content.php?id=portarthur The Interactive Tour of Tasmania website]
For the Term of his Natural Life" by Marcus Clarke, a novel about a Port Arthur convict.
Convicts on the West Coast of Tasmania
Convictism in Australia
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(Beyond Pesticides, September 27, 2010) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $180,000 in federal funds to a trade associated group that will “correct the misconception that some fresh produce items contain excessive amounts of pesticide residues.” The group, Alliance for Food and Farming, specifically says in its abstract on CDFA’s press release that it will use the grant to counter “claims by activist groups about unsafe levels of pesticides”¦ and “change public perception about the safety of produce when it comes to pesticide residues.”
Marilyn Dolan, the executive director of the Alliance told California Watch “We really want to emphasize that we are not about discouraging information. ”¦We are about encouraging consumption of all fruits and vegetables — both organic and conventional.”
However, the Alliance has criticized the “Dirty Dozen” project by the organization Environmental Working Group (EWG), contending that there is “no scientific evidence” that a small amount of pesticide residue on food “represents any health risk.” Last July, the Alliance even set up a web site and press webinar claiming that the “Dirty Dozen” list is dangerous to the public health. Food residues are only a small part of the problem with conventional farming, however, and the Alliance completely misses the mark when it comes to pesticide residues and health effects, and fails to address the fact that there is extensive scientific evidence on the dangers of pesticides; perhaps not in the form of residues on food, but definitely from drift, water contamination and other routes of exposure that the conventional agricultural industry supports.
Specifically, the Alliance claims that:
”¢ The list is misleading to consumers because it doesn’t discuss the toxicity of pesticides present in the diet. Because of this, they say that the list does not provide a basis to assess risk.
Though EWG’s list doesn’t talk about the specific toxicity of the pesticide residues on the food, Beyond Pesticides’ new database, Eating with a Conscience, has thoroughly examined this. Beyond Pesticides looked at all of the pesticides that have allowable tolerances in the production of the 49 most commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. From this list, we have analyzed the toxic effects of each pesticide, linking it to farmworker poisonings, water contamination, wildlife poisoning, ability to drift, and other chronic health effects that have been associated with each chemical.
”¢ The U.S. EPA’s current process for evaluating the potential risks of pesticides on food is rigorous and health-protective. The EPA’s testing requirements for pesticides used on food are more extensive than for chemicals used in any other category, and include testing targeted specifically to assess the potential risks to fetuses, infants and children.
Beyond Pesticides holds that the vast majority of all pesticide products registered for use by EPA and state governments has never been fully tested for the full range of exposure scenaries, such as mixtures and syntergistic effects, and endpoints such as endocrine disruption. Indeed, pesticides can be registered even when they have been shown to cause adverse health effects. Due to the numerous pesticide formulations on the market, the lack of disclosure requirements, insufficient data requirements, and inadequate testing, it is impossible to accurately estimate the hazards of pesticide products, much less lifetime exposure or risk. There is no way to predict the effects in children solely based on toxicity testing in adult or even adolescent laboratory animals, which is EPA’s procedure for evaluating adverse effects.
”¢ Given the widespread media attention devoted to the list, it is disconcerting that EWG has not shared its algorithm with the scientific community or the public, nor has the EWG subjected it to an outside peer review ”” something it often demands of the regulatory agencies whose activities it tracks.
The EWG’s Shopper’s Guide clearly describes the methodology for which the “Clean 15” and “Dirty Dozen” were created on its website. EWG itself purports that it is “not built on a complex assessment of pesticide risks but instead reflects the overall pesticide loads of common fruits and vegetables. This approach best captures the uncertainties of the risks of pesticide exposure and gives shoppers’ confidence that when they follow the guide they are buying foods with consistently lower overall levels of pesticide contamination.”
”¢ The currently available scientific data does not provide a convincing argument to conclude that there is a significant difference between the nutritional quality of organically grown food and food grown with conventional agricultural methods.
The health benefits of organic food need to be approached on a broader level than just individual nutritional quality of each food item. When considering strawberries, the “healthier” choice seems clear given that conventional strawberry production is notoriously dangerous for farmworker health and the environment, and that the California government is currently considering approval of methyl iodide, a chemical so carcinogenic it is actually used in the lab to induce cancer. In addition, a recent study found that organic strawberries have higher antioxidant activity, longer shelf life, and fared better in taste tests. Soils on the organic farms are also found to be healthier with higher organic matter concentration, and greater microbial biodiversity.
“This grant is a slap in the face of California’s rapidly-advancing organic agriculture sector,” said Ken Cook, president and founder of EWG in a press release by the organization. “The state should think twice about using U.S. taxpayers’ money to attempt to give chemical-dependent industrial farming a competitive edge over organics.”
The California block grants were just a piece of more than $55 million the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded nationwide. California received the biggest chunk of award money at $17.2 million dollars.
As organic agriculture continues to grow and evolve, hopefully efforts like this will not impede the progress that researchers are making finding new evidence of the benefits of choosing organic foods. The benefits of organic agriculture are by no means limited to consumers. On conventional farms, dangerous pesticide use is a hazard to farmworkers, wildlife including endangered animals, as well as the water supply, and people, especially children living in the area. For more information about why organic is the right choice see our Organic Food: Eating with a Conscience guide.

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Ruling stops bank from auctioning pensioner’s home
Pensioner Deborah Maluka has been given a court-ordered reprieve that prevents Absa bank from auctioning off her home.
The Mercury reports Maluka – who recently retired from the SAPS – approached the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) after Absa applied to the court for leave to execute on mortgage debt it was owed for her home near Randfontein.
Judge Stuart Wilson found that Maluka, who represented herself in court, was sincere in her commitment that from this month, she would start to receive pension payments of R2 500 from the SAPS, and would use the bulk of this to pay off her bond instalments.
The court was told the debt secured against Maluka’s property is slightly more than R170 000 and the instalments under R1 830 a month.
Wilson said in the case, ‘a relatively small debt is secured against the modest home of an obviously impoverished debtor’.
‘(Maluka) offers the prospect that she may yet be able to pay the debt secured against her home. She says that she is entitled to a pension from the SAPS, which will yield monthly payments of around R2 500.’
Wilson said Maluka had indicated that she had had ‘some difficulty negotiating the bureaucracy surrounding the way those pension payments will be structured, but confidently expects that the first monthly payment due will be made this month, in October 2023’.
He said Maluka planned to use almost all those monthly payments to service the debt secured against her home.
‘I see no reason not to give Ms Maluka the opportunity to try to clear her arrears and make good on her obligations to Absa in this way. Ms Maluka readily agreed to an order directing her to make monthly payments in the sum of R2 200.’
Wilson said the best evidence of Maluka’s ability to stave off execution would be a record of payment consistent with her undertakings and there was no suggestion that Absa would be unduly prejudiced by the delay to allow her the opportunity to try to establish that record.
‘A court asked to give leave to execute a debt against a person’s home must be satisfied that there are ‘no other proportionate means’ to secure the payment of the debt,’ Wilson said.
According to The Mercury, he said execution in these circumstances was plainly inappropriate if there was any other realistic prospect.
The court decided that Maluka should make four payments to her mortgage bond, saying this would contribute meaningfully to the arrears on her home loan, pay off the interest due and reduce the capital amount.
‘It will be for the judge seized with the matter on 6 February 2024 to decide whether Ms Maluka’s prospects of servicing the debt in this way are realistic,’ Wilson said.
Article disclaimer: While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this article, it is not intended to provide final legal advice as facts and situations will differ from case to case, and therefore specific legal advice should be sought with a lawyer.


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Apr 26, 2012
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DJ, Marco Collins stops by to talk about his role in the Seattle Music scene in the 90's, his new online radio stations "Jet City Stream" and "Slacker" and why he liked working at "107.7 The End" even though there were rats all over the studio.
Apr 19, 2012
A real life "Weekend at Bernie's" finally comes to an end as Dick Clark passes away at age 82. Meanwhile a little girl craps her pants at school while a criminal craps on a desk and smears it on the wall during a ridiculous crime spree. Oh, and a listener learns she has a drinking problem by listening to our show.
Apr 16, 2012
Relive the 90's with us as we reveal the real meaning of the theme song to "Frasier", the real location of the Simpsons' not-so fictional town of Springfield and the 6 stages of fame according to Dawson's Creek star, James Van Der Beek. Also, Mr. McFeeley from the Mr. Roger's TV show scares the shit out of some kids...


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December 1st is #GivingTuesday and our community in both Bolivia and Peru needs your support now more than ever. This past year has been tumultuous in terms of the impact of both the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and governmental instability in both countries.
However, despite these crises we have continued to support our local partners on the ground through tangible support and professional development for young leaders. This work can only happen with and through your ongoing support. Please support this day and help to make a better future for all.

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Extremely well Produced but...
So from your responses to other authors I've garnered that this is "tounge-in-cheek" humour and mimicking the crappy quality of 80's and 90s saturday morning toons.
1st off this is an extremely ambitious proect that took alot of work. It definately shows and the final product is excecuted flawlessly. I can't give you a legitimate critique on your animation style because of the high quality you managed to maintain through two episodes.
I'll have to admit that the only flaw with this animation series is the scripting. Often times this just isn't funny. I understand that you are going for a comedy movie, and not just any comedy movie, but a "tounge-in-cheek" comedy movie of the style of scream. Well to be honest scream wasn't a comedy movie of the highest caliber. Better "tounge-in-cheek" examples would be the OLD pink panthers with Peter Sellers.Relating you animation to the Pink Panther is more apt due to the overlapping themes of detectives/journalists.
Yes, I understand you aren't trying to fit in a joke a second and make this a laugh fest but a serious more slow paced comedy does need its jokes to be funny when they appear. There is almost no build up to the jokes, no clear punch line, and they often go WAY to long (like the asian person depiction) It's also alright to be random to be funny. But again your not hitting my funny bone and it seems that your not hitting alot of other peoples funny bones.
This seems to be a theme. I'm not sure I can outright tell you how to be funny in a mere review but when a large number of people say, wow this is well done but not funny, and getting drawn out too long, perhaps you need to modify some things. I'm not even telling you to sell yourself short to the modern viewers' "short attention span" and make slapstick humour. If the comedic tensions is there, the viewer WILL pay attention and not get bored. With such good animating quality its a shame that the script is really pulling this flash down. It should be one of the best things on this site.

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“Just the Facts, Ma’am”
“All We Want
are the Facts”
by Jessica Ferris
If you’re one of the silent generation or even perhaps a baby boomer,
you may recall the television series, Dragnet, and its infamous star,
Sgt. Joe Friday. Sgt. Friday is often remembered and parodied for saying,
“Just the facts, ma’am.” In true fact, what Friday actually said in one
of the first episodes is “All we want are the facts.”
Here are the facts that every pre-hanger and component manufacturer needs
to know about the Association of Millwork Distributors’ (AMD) newly published
ANSI/AMD 100-2013, Structural Performance Ratings of Side-Hinged Exterior
Doors and Procedures for Component Substitution (SHEDS).
Two Different Animals
Fact: The door industry and distribution chain are built as differently
from the window industry as are the uses of the end products themselves.
Fact: Unlike windows, doors are meant to be used daily, dozens
of times a day.
Fact: The door industry utilizes components from many different
manufacturers domestically and globally, versus the window industry where
window manufacturers build the entire window assembly.
Building Code Compliance
Fact: For a number of years the International Residential Code
(IRC) has presented two options that enable side-hinged exterior doors
(SHEDs) to prove their ability to provide assurance of structural integrity.
Those options were to (1) show compliance by certifying and labeling to
the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 or to (2) prove performance by testing
to the ASTM E 330.
Fact: This E 330 methodology tests the structural integrity of
SHEDs by static air pressure. This means that in the case of a “wind event”
a door unit must show that it will not have a failure, such as having
one or more components of the door unit break in a manner that would allow
for a structure to “over-pressurize.” This “over-pressurization” is generally
deemed to be a contributing cause of the catastrophic failure of a building
envelope in high wind events, such as may be had in the course of a hurricane.
Fact: In April, 2013, the ANSI/AMD 100 received code recognition
during the International Code Council (ICC) hearings, as a comparable
alternative standard for SHEDs to use for certification and labeling.
Both the ANSI/AMD 100 and the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 standards use
this same E330 test methodology. That’s a good thing because we can all
discuss the performance characteristics with the same base line information.
Fact: Over the years, attempts have been made to make the AAMA/WDMA/CSA
101/I.S.2/A440 the exclusive reference for structural compliance for fenestration
products in the model building codes. AMD has, on numerous occasions,
represented the millwork pre-hanging industry at ICC hearings in opposition
to the exclusive use of the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 standard for
SHEDs, presenting a valid case that has been supported unanimously by
Fact: In order to comply with the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440,
it is required that every door configuration be tested. Every time a consumer
makes a choice beyond what has already been tested, another full set of
tests are required. This includes inswing, outswing, single doors, double
doors, triples, quads, doors with transoms, etc. Changes from one component
to another perhaps untested one would require more tests, and of course,
more labels for compliance. Testing to the AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440
can range anywhere from $1,700 to $5,000 per configuration.
In 2008, AMD took a proactive approach and developed its own structural
standard for the industry with the goal of obtaining ANSI accreditation
recognition by the ICC.
Fact: The AMD 100 is now fully ANSI-approved as an American National
Standard, which means it has been vetted within the industry and shown
to reach agreement by a consensus of industry members.
Fact: The AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440 is not an ANSI approved
Fact: The ANSI/AMD-100 is designed to address one set of performance
requirements specific to one section of the IRC. The AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440,
on the other hand, has 12 other sets of test requirements that SHEDs must
meet in addition to testing to the ASTM E330, despite the fact that the
IRC expressly requires testing and labeling for structural integrity only.
Air infiltration is also required but referenced in another section of
the code. (Reference the AMD comparison table to the right.)
Fact: Building codes exist to ensure the construction of safe,
sustainable and resilient homes.
Other optional performance criteria, such as water penetration, forced
entry, load deflection, cycle performance, vertical loading, impact resistance,
latching hardware performance, force-to-latch deadbolt, force-to-latch
lock, and component material requirements are more effective when discussed
in terms of the installation methods than they are in terms of any mandatory
test standard criteria.
Fact: One set of performance requirements is more cost-effective
and efficient than 12.
Fact: The ANSI/AMD 100 sets forth specific procedures for component
substitution or interchangeability. The AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 does
Fact: The AMD standard begins with a fully tested door assembly
and permits interchangeability of components based on that proposed component’s
performance characteristics. These characteristics are known as a result
of other tested units, similar in nature, with similar components, and
a critical eye to the interaction of the related components. The AMD 100
never sums the structural performance ratings of individual components
to extrapolate the performance of the complete door assembly. In fact,
the standard has limitations on the nature of the substitutions allowed
before a unit must be retested to prove its ability to withstand the static
loads in the test chamber. The door industry has evolved to make use of
a variety of components from a variety of manufacturers, some national
and some regional. Door slab manufacturers generally are charged with
handling and paying for the testing. There are some component companies
that do as well but, in general, it becomes the responsibility of the
door manufacturer. It makes good sense to provide for as much flexibility,
and account for as much of the market, as possible by working with other
component manufacturers to build the units; and to share results once
the testing is done. This is accomplished through ANSI/AMD 100.
Fact: The ANSI/AMD 100 requires that a door system be tested and
rated as a unit per ASTM E330, and allows for the substitution of components
that have themselves been tested in systems. The component’s maximum tested
pressure must be equal to or greater than that of the originally rated
system. The governing rating is that of the originally rated system.
Fact: A design pressure rating is a full system rating. Components
themselves cannot be rated; they can be tested and evaluated, but not
Fact: A technical review of the ANSI/AMD 100, as well as validation
testing of the standard, was completed successfully by a third-party independent
testing laboratory in December 2012.
As I mentioned in the beginning, “all we want are the facts,” and now
you have “just the facts!”
For more information about the Association of Millwork Distributors or
to obtain the ANSI/AMD 100-2013, Structural Performance Ratings of Side-Hinged
Exterior Door Systems and Procedures for Component Substitution, visit
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Environmentally friendly loft in a charming restored barn, sandy beaches, forest, paddocks, fishing villages.There are beautiful sandy beaches -good for waves sports or just relaxing- in a 3 miles ratio …see more
Castro Urdiales apartment with pool for an unforgettable holiday at 300 meters from the beach. Just two minutes from the beach. Private pool and balcony for al fresco dining. Ideal for families seeking relaxation. Apartment has its own private pool, with a shallow and perfect for the children. …see more
Situated near everywhere. Well comunicated, 50m. Bus-Stop. Ferry-Station To England. Raiway-Station and the Bus-Station comunicated all the Province and rest of principal capitals of Spain). Airport "Parayas" 5 Km (urban bus-taxi).Airport Bilbao ( 1 hour bus/car). …see more
House for 6 persons, 4 km of beach, 600 meters from the river Nansa, extensive options, free wiffi, next to the main tourist and leisure center, of banks, restaurants, supermarkets, decorated and furnished to detail . Ideal for families and friends, their situation allows us to enjoy tranquility …see more
Enjoy our apartments in an Eco-friendly and elegant colonial manor house or in our charming rural loft in the barn. Have dinner on their spacious terraces, let your children enjoy 1 hectare of lawn, feel the colonial times through the galleries and enjoy nature around. …see more
The Housing: Attic of 60m2 with lounge, a modern kitchen(cuisine), a room and a bath. With FREE WIFI and SMART TV. From the terrace, it is possible to eat seeing the sea since it(he,she) has two flip-top tables of wall. …see more
Large, well equipped fitted kitchen /diner has f/freezer, m/wave, d/washer&tv. Spacious living room. Wc. 1st floor has 3 bedooms. Bat/ shower/wc. C/heating. W/dryer in garage. Wellmaintained enclosed garden with furniture, sunbeds& bbq. Private pool. A regular bus service to Santander runs from the Village of Liencres. …see more
This house is in a cul-du-sac with parking outside and has plenty of space in and around for you and your family to enjoy a holiday in a safe area.The local village has all you might need ie supermarkerts,bars and resturantes and outdoor swimming pools …see more
From the cottage there are walks in all directions,gentle strolls around the village and area to real hard hikes up mountain ranges with peaks of over 1500 metres and also for the cycle enthusiast there are off road tracks and rides on road over passes with no traffic …see more
20% discount at Spa
20% discount on activities with the best multisport companies in the area (canoeing, trekking, rafting, canyoning, climbing, horse riding, quad, biking, ...)
baker soon in the village
Mountain and beach 20 kms …see more
Laredos´s Beach has 6 km of lovely fine sand.
Watersports: Kitesurfing, surf, windsurf, sailing, fishing, cycling, horse riding, trekking, and many other sports.
There are classes available for all ages. Please ask. Bed linen: 5€ per set.
Towels: 5€ per set.
Wifi: in some areas of the building.
Garage: 6€ per night. …see more
This property is the best because in in a Very nice village full of service. The suoermarket and the restaurant are 50 metres away. The beaches are so close too.
So I offer high quality and very low price.
I have rented this property for 4 years!!! So you can park on the front door. …see more
The staff can provide information on activities and attractions around the Picos de Tereñes. The picturesque village of ballasts is 25 minutes drive and Colunga Jurassic Museum is 20 minutes. Gijon is 45 minutes by car and Santander, 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. …see more
Apartment in an eco-friendly and charming colonial house with sandy beaches, mountains, cliffs and fishing villages. Casona la Sierra is a seaside resort with a charming colonial house and 2 lofts in a restored barn. The property has a land 2 acres big. …see more
Isolated typical Asturian house from the XIX century. Completely renewed. Rural and quiet environment with views to green hills and farm houses with cattle. 5 min from closest village, Cancienes, with all facilities. 15 min from closest beach and from Aviles. …see more
Apartment in eco-friendly charming colonial house.This historical property was a pioneer industrial enterprise 100 years ago with a sawmill, a mill, and a lime kiln.Nowadays, it's an innovating tourist project, environmentally friendly and focusing in nature activities …see more
This apartment is a charming colonial house where from the house door you have paths to the forest, to the hills or to the sea.The green landscape is beautiful with its meadows and forest, from the top of the hills and cliffs there is a dramatic view over the cost line …see more
Noja villes de la provinces de Cantabrie ,proches du chemin de Compostelle ,venez visiter la montagne pic de Europe ,sont Eglise unique a Potes et c est plages magnifique et toute les fête de cette provinces . …see more
This loft-style apartment apartment features mountain views and overlooks the River Miera. There are 2 double beds and small bunk beds for 2 children up to 15 years old. The living room includes a sofa and flat-screen TV. The apartment comes with a barbecue and a kitche …see more
This stunning 18th Century cottage offers a fantastic choice for families and groups.
The village is close to Bath, Stonehenge, Jurassic Coast, Devon & Cornwall and London, so offering a luxurious base for exploring.
This superb cottage has a cinema and lovely gardens. Superbly luxurious cottage situated on the edge of a beautiful village, set in rolling countryside. …see more
Country House 3bedrooms , rental in Asturias .1 Klm from Arriondas.
In total rural settng, 20 minuts to the beach, Picos de Europa and Sierra del Sueve.Quite aera ..Perfectly located for exploring los PIcos de Europa and beaches.Recomended for people who like nature !! Enjoy our Spanish way of life, our wonderfull weather in a real paradise …see more
Llanes holiday rental one floor townhouse 78 sqm with terrace of 40 sqm .
It is comprised of 2 large bedrooms , 1 Family bathroom , 1 living room with exit to the terrace , 1 american kitchen fully equipped.
1 Storage room and private parking in the property. …see more
Luanco holiday apartment rental.
The apartment comprises of 2 double bedrooms fully furnished , 1 independent , modern and well equipped kitchen, 2 Bathrooms , 1 living room with connection to the spectacular terrace - solarium of 100 sqm and private parking.
VillaDalia holiday villa renatal is a beatiful one storey house of 2 floors and 6 bedrooms . Swimming pool , solarium, BQQ . It is located in Arguero , Villaviciosa village , only 3 km from the Meron Beach. Principality of Asturias , Spain .
Nearest golf course : Villaviciosa …see more
Holiday apartment for rent in Gijon. San Lorenzo Beach. Sleeps up to 5 adults. 1 Fully equipped kitchen (Microwave, Refrigerator,Washing machine,Crockery, Glassware,Cuttery and various kitchen utensils). 2 Bedrooms. 1 Confortable sofa bed. 1 Living room , Sea views. …see more
Holiday rental Chalet Lluxo in Villaviciosa is a beatiful one storey house of 2 floors and 5 bedrooms . Terrace, solarium, arbor , porch . BQQ It is located in Quintes Villaviciosa village. 2km distance from Playa España Beach. Principality of Asturias ( Spain). Motorway : A-8 EXIT : Quintueles
Nearest Golf courses : VillaViciosa Golf and La Llorea Golf ( 18 holes ) …see more
Llanes holiday rent apartment of 70 sqm placed in Posada de Llanes residential area. Capacity up to 4 sleepers. 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, 1 Living room , 1 Storage room . Private parking.
Shopping area nearby 50 meters from the apartment. Nearest beach 2 km. Another apartment of same size top of each other available for renting . Also for 4 sleepers. …see more
Apartment Llanes Spain- Poo Beach. Private Residential Area. Near San Pedro promenade (Llanes). Sleeps up to 4 people. Very suitable for families. 70sqm. 2nd Floor ( Elevator). Private parking. 1 Double room ( King size bed) + TV. 1 Double room ( 2 beds ). 1 Full bath. …see more
Charming and beautifull apartment of 1 bedroom en suite . It is located in Covadonga Street center town , Gijón. (Asturias) northern Spain.
It is placed in one of the most commercial and business areas of Gijon . Nearby Jovellanos Theater and San Lorenzo Beach. …see more
Holiday luxury duplex apartment of 150 sqm apartment rental in Gijon - San Bernardo Street . Nearby San Lorenzo Beach. Sleeps up to: 6
Private parking for 2 cars cost included . High standard property. …see more

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Friday, January 11, 2019
Flashback Friday - 8mm movie stills
If you read Sunday’s post, you may remember that I promised you the story behind the picture I posted.
A few years before I was born, my parents got an 8mm movie camera. Which means, that as I’ve been going through the box of old pictures of my mom’s, I’m finding a ton of faded photos of my brother and oldest sister. By the time my other sister and I had come along, my parents were so in to using the movie camera, that they didn’t take nearly as many snapshots.
A few months ago, I ran across an ad for an online place that “preserves your family memories”. I did some research and opted to “preserve my family memories” locally. The woman has done an okay job putting those 8mm reels onto CDs, and I’m not going to complain. The movies are fifty-plus years old, after all. I just can’t get them from the CD onto my computer so I can edit them. But for now, I can improvise. And get misty eyed.
My sister Pat and I.
Pat and I with our paternal grandma.
With Dad, in matching sweaters that Mom probably knit for us.
We had a nauseatingly lot of matching outfits.

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In biology, chemical reactions are normally aided by enzymes, biological molecules produced of proteins which can be thought of as facilitators or catalysts. Enzymes speed the reaction, or permit it to occur at decrease power levels and, as soon as the reaction is comprehensive, they are once again offered. One of the most frequent techniques to test glucose at home entails a pretty very simple blood test. A finger prick, typically working with a modest needle referred to as a lancet, produces a drop that is put onto a test strip. The strip is place into a meter, which measures blood sugar levels. Both red cells and leukocytes include glycolytic enzymes. For that reason glucose will be consumed and the concentration of glucose in a sample of complete blood will decline with time. https://enzymes.bio/ of loss is typically said to be around 5% per hour, but may be as fast as 40% in three hours. Consumption of glucose in complete blood samples can be prevented by adding sodium fluoride to the specimen to inhibit the glycolytic enzymes. This strategy is the usually applied system in the clinical laboratory.
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Bios of the membersToni Y. Yagami returned to Denver in 1995 and has been doing performances and workshops in Colorado and throughout the United States. Toni is also a performing member of TAIKOZA (based in New York City) and has toured with this group throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Prior to her return to Colorado, she was a performing member of San Jose Taiko, a professional performing taiko group, from 1988 through July 1995. This group toured across the US (including Carnegie Hall) and Japan.
Her start was with Denver Taiko (1979-88), which included studies with groups from Japan (KODO, Oedo Sukeroku, and Ondekoza). Other instruments she studied during this time were koto, shamisen and minyo/dance in Denver.
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Education, Toni has taught western music in the public schools and
teaches private lessons on saxophone and clarinet in addition to taiko.
She also has several recordings and compositions to her credit.
Lance B. Acker, whose true profession is a jazz reed man (including 21 years with the Queen City Jazz Band), has been playing taiko and takebue (Japanese flute) since 1996. He has studied the bamboo flute with Marco Lienhard (of Ondekoza and Taikoza). Lance holds a Master's degree in Music Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Balancing taiko performances with his Acker Jazztet gigs, as well as a full roster of private woodwind students can sometimes be a challenge!.
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Japan where she started playing the koto (Japanese harp) as a little
Ms. Shigeta received her "shihan" (title/certificate for teaching and
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the stage with taiko many times with her koto, and recently has become
part of the taiko performance with Taiko with Toni.
DeDe Torizawa is a current and long lime member of Denver Taiko (since 1976) and has been performing with Taiko with Toni since 1998. Besides taiko, Ms. Torizawa's Japanese cultural training includes classical dance, tea ceremony, shamisen and koto.
Joyce Nakata Kim is one of
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with whom she performed from 1976 until 1987. She moved to California
became a member of San Jose Taiko
for two years. Joyce returned to Colorado in 1994 and has been
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Meanwhile, the S-Tec spiral freezer and chiller is said to provide good hygiene, thanks to its fully-welded food zone structure. It can handle up to 7t/h of product, on a single-shift for up to 14 days without defrosting.


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Have you ever battled food cravings after dinner? Maybe you’re winding down for the night and it’s 9 or 10 o’clock and you’re craving some cookies or crackers. I’m sure you thought, “I had a full meal two hours ago. Why am I looking for food?” You may not even feel hungry. The need to eat seems to be coming from your brain!
Food scientists have known for some time that sleep deprivation can increase hunger. They’ve attributed it partially to an imbalance of the hunger and satiety hormones ghrelin and leptin. But a recent study published in the journal Sleep also found that there were higher levels of an endocannabinoid signaling molecule found in the blood of people who were sleep deprived. The endocannabinoid system, within our nervous system, helps control basic processes such as appetite, pain and mood and is the system affected by cannabis, i.e. THC, pot, marijuana.
So the hunger you experience after a night of little sleep is mediated by the same mechanisms that leads to the munchies that people get after smoking or ingesting marijuana. The study created a very specific circumstance of sleep deprivation; the subjects were only allowed 4.5 hours of sleep. I think it’s also possible that the same reaction can also be generated from 8 hours of poor quality sleep. This is more evidence that we all need to focus on getting more sleep.
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The Royal Hotel is a relaxed traditional pub in the heart of Bowral, a charming country town nestled in the picturesque NSW Southern Highlands.
The Royal is the perfect place to pop in for a meal by the fire or meet friends for a drink in the sun-drenched courtyard. Offering an upscale pub menu with a few of your classic favourites, our chef prides himself on producing mouth-watering meals using an abundance of local, fresh produce.
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New Zealand's Spark partners with Netflix
WELLINGTON, Feb 27 New Zealand telecommunications company Spark said on Monday it was partnering with U.S. video streaming giant Netflix in an arrangement that was the first of its kind.
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Cinema of Law: Suffragette (2015)
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Overview of Cinema of Law: Suffragette (2015)
The Cinema of Law film series is back in March 2020, with movies in the auditorium of the Berkshire Athenaeum. Presentations are co-sponsored with the Berkshire Bar Association and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. Presentations begin at 6 p.m. and the movies follow. All movies are free and open to the public.
The Berkshire Law Library is participating in a collaboration with historic sites, museums, libraries and institutions throughout the Commonwealth in the Massachusetts Suffrage Centennial Celebration, 100 Events for 100 Years. The first two movies in our Cinema of Law series are part of this celebration.
The Suffragette (2015)
Introduced by Attorney Holly Rogers
The Suffragette combines fictional and historical characters to dramatize the struggle for women’s suffrage in Great Britain, centering on the lives of activists during the years 1912-1913.

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10:37 p.m. Sept. 27, 2016
TUI says on track for 12-13% FY earnings growth**Fills flashes** LONDON--Travel operator TUI AG (TUI.LN) on Wednesday said it was confident of delivering between 12% and 13% growth in underlying earnings for the year that ends Sept. 30. In August, TUI said it was on track for at least 10% growth in underlying earnings before interest, taxes and amortization for the current fiscal year.
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More pain could lie ahead for battered Turkish assets Country’s overreliance on foreign money and political uncertainty trigger Moody’s downgradeThe Turkish lira fell to a seven-week low against the dollar on Monday and the country’s stocks also took a beating after Moody’s Investors Service became the second of the three major ratings agencies to downgrade the company’s debt to junk status.
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Our phones are distracting us to death — but we can fight back ‘We’re not communicating anymore — just connecting’Technology has forever changed our relationships with people and information. But one expert says we appear to be living less in the present moment, and communicating less with each other.
12:42 p.m. Sept. 21, 2016
- By Thomas Grove
Russia implies aid convoy in Syria was hit by U.S. drone Russia denies responsibility; U.S. denies its aircraft were in the areaRussia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday an armed drone belonging to the U.S.-led coalition was in the vicinity of a humanitarian aid convoy that was hit by an airstrike Monday in Syria, countering an assertion by American intelligence agencies that Russian aircraft conducted the strike.
1:03 a.m. Sept. 21, 2016
Zara owner Inditex's profit rises, beats viewsInditex SA, the retailer behind the Zara fast-fashion chain, said Wednesday that its strong sales momentum continued into the summer, driving up profits and confirming its focus on easily renewed inventory and quick deliveries has set it apart from peers.
10:44 p.m. Sept. 20, 2016
Zara owner Inditex's profit rises, beats viewsInditex SA, the retailer behind the Zara fast-fashion chain, reported a better-than-expected rise in first-half net profit, continuing to benefit from its focus on easily renewed inventory and quick deliveries to drive up sales.
11:05 p.m. Sept. 15, 2016
- By George Soros
The EU, in order to survive, needs to welcome and integrate immigrants Without a comprehensive immigration policy, member states will split apartWithout a comprehensive immigration policy, member states will split apart, says George Soros.
11:32 a.m. Sept. 12, 2016
- By Tim Mullaney
These 4 charts show why Trump is an idiot about Putin Strong leaders don’t preside over economic collapses, DonaldStrong leaders don’t preside over economic collapses, and that, Donald Trump, is just what Vladimir Putin has done.
7:52 p.m. Sept. 11, 2016
Italian bank UniCredit's woes felt across EuropeMILAN -- For UniCredit SpA, the summer of discontent for Italy's banks looks likely to stretch well into the fall -- and possibly beyond. UniCredit, Italy's largest lender by assets, emerged as one of the weakest big banks in Europe in July's stress tests, showcasing the failure of its attempts to respond to rock-bottom interest rates and a huge pile of bad loans.
1:50 a.m. Sept. 9, 2016
- By Ari I. Weinberg
Hunger for yield sends investors afar Money is flowing into emerging-markets bondsHistorically low interest rates in the U.S. may be set to rise, but that isn’t the case in many other developed markets, including Germany and Japan, where intermediate rates are still negative.
4:26 a.m. Sept. 8, 2016
- By Gabriele Steinhauser
European Union to provide debit cards, cash to refugees in Turkey as part of migration deal The $393-million humanitarian program is the largest ever from the EUUp to one million refugees in Turkey will receive debit cards and monthly cash transfers to help pay for food and housing under a new €348-million ($393-million) humanitarian program from the European Union announced Thursday.
11:25 p.m. Sept. 7, 2016
Turkish industrial production slides, misses viewsISTANBUL--Turkey's industrial production dropped sharply in July, falling short of expectations, according to data from the Turkish Statistics Institute released Thursday. Industrial output fell 4.9% in July, on a calendar-adjusted basis, from the same month last year, compared with a 1.2% rise in June, the state statistics agency said.
3:52 p.m. Sept. 4, 2016
- By Margaret Coker
Turkey routs Islamic State from border area in Syria Breakthrough deprives IS from resupply linesTurkey’s military has flushed Islamic State from its 60-mile foothold along the Syrian border after launching a second front against the jihadist group over the weekend, the Turkish state news agency Anadolu and a Syrian rebel unit fighting with the Turks reported Sunday.
8:24 a.m. Sept. 1, 2016
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Three Parenting Rules You Should Willfully BreakParenting is hard. Being judged as a parent can also be tough. Elements Behavioral Health's Robert Weiss and therapist Nancy Erwin join Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell to talk about modern approaches to classic parenting protocol.
6:47 a.m. Aug. 31, 2016
Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman's profit missesBrown-Forman Corp., the maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey, said its profit and sales declined in the July quarter as emerging markets continued to drag on results. "Emerging markets did not stabilize as expected, and continued to decline during the first quarter," the company said. Emerging market sales fell 17% because of weaker economic conditions, devalued currencies and political instability.
4:35 a.m. Aug. 31, 2016
To buy in the worst month of the year, you have to wait for your pitchSeptember is a dangerous month for investors, as it is historically, the worst month of the year for them, meaning that patience is of the utmost importance.
6:18 p.m. Aug. 29, 2016
- By Scott Stewart
The latest scary way Russia is striking out at dissent Hackers break into just one account at the World Anti-Doping Agency A hacking attack on the World Anti-Doping Agency goes after just one account — that of Russian 800-meter runner Yulia Stepanova, who exposed the systematic state-sponsored doping regimen pervasive in Russian athletics.
7:47 a.m. Aug. 29, 2016
- By Paul Brandus
Respect for America has climbed during the Obama era Pew survey undercuts Trump claim that U.S. has lost respectWhen America’s not respected around the world—one of Donald Trump’s top complaints during his remarkable presidential run—it hurts our national “brand.” But a survey suggests that hasn’t been the case.
1:48 a.m. Aug. 24, 2016
- By Dion Nissenbaum
U.S. joins Turkey in military offensive against Islamic State in Syria Military forces try to cut off extremist group’s vital supply routesTurkish and American military forces have launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria against Islamic State fighters early Wednesday as they try to sever the extremist group’s vital supply routes.
11:51 a.m. Aug. 23, 2016
- By Trey Williams
Netflix’s international operations could surpass U.S. business in revenue by 2020 Netflix is expected to break 100 million–subscriber mark by 2018London-based analytics firm IHS Markit expects Netflix to have 75 million international subscribers by 2020, pulling in $7 billion in international revenue.
5:01 a.m. Aug. 23, 2016
Turkish central bank cuts interest rate againISTANBUL--Turkey's central bank cut one of its key interest rates as expected Tuesday, tapping a rally in global markets to continue easing its stance for a sixth consecutive month. The Monetary Policy Committee in Ankara said it cut the overnight lending rate to 8.50% from 8.75%, while keeping steady its benchmark one-week repo rate at 7.5% and its overnight borrowing rate at 7.25%.
5:57 a.m. Aug. 22, 2016
- By Tomi Kilgore
Hormel Food's shares rally to three-month high after analyst upgradeShares of Hormel Foods Corp. climbed 1.4% to a three-month high in morning trade Monday, after the packaged foods company was upgraded at Credit Suisse. Analyst Robert Moskow raised his rating to outperform from, after being at neutral for the last 13 months. He raised his stock price target to $43, which is 9.5% above current levels, from $38. "In an environment where packaged food peers are rationalizing their portfolios and turning almost exclusively to cost-cutting to adjust to slowing consumer demand, Hormel stands out as having a clear path toward volume growth over the next 12 months," Moskow wrote in a note to clients. He said despite sharp declines in pricing for hogs, corn and turkey breasts, there have not been any "material" signs of pricing weakness or supply gluts. Hormel reported last week that beat expectations. The stock has slipped 0.8% year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.5%.
12:11 a.m. Aug. 22, 2016
- By Margaret Coker
Child suicide bomber blamed for Turkish wedding blast that killed 51 Islamic State thought to be behind the attackTurkey’s president blamed Islamic State for bombing a crowded outdoor wedding in southeast Turkey’s largest city, an attack that killed at least 51 people and underscored how the war in neighboring Syria is destabilizing the region.
2:08 p.m. Aug. 18, 2016
- By Sally French
The 10 most livable cities in the world Australia and Canada dominate the most livable cities list, as usualIn a study of the world’s 140 major cities, not a single U.S. city makes the top 10 list for the “most livable.”
3:24 a.m. Aug. 18, 2016
Hormel Foods beats expectations, lifts outlookHormel Foods Corp. boosted its outlook for the year again as revenue and profit rose, thanks to the continued strength of its Spam and Skippy products. For 2016, the food maker now anticipates earnings of $1.60 to $1.64 a share, up from its previous guidance of $1.56 to $1.60. This is Hormel's third guidance increase for the year.
2:56 a.m. Aug. 18, 2016
- By Tomi Kilgore
Hormel beats profit expectations, lifts outlookHormel Foods Corp. reported Thursday fiscal third-quarter earnings that rose to $195.7 million, or 36 cents a share, from $146.9 million, or 27 cents a share, in the same period a year ago. That beat the FactSet consensus for earnings per share of 35 cents. Revenue grew to $2.30 billion from $2.19 billion, above the FactSet consensus of $2.26 billion, as grocery products, refrigerated foods and Jennie-O Turkey Store sales all beat expectations. The packaged foods company raised its 2016 EPS outlook to $1.60 to $1.64 from $1.56 to $1.60, compared with the FactSet consensus of $1.59. "We expect to show sales and earnings growth in fiscal 2017 and will provide a more definitive guidance range on our fourth quarter conference call in November," said Chief Operating Officer James Snee. The stock, which was still inactive in premarket trade, has dropped 8.1% year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 6.8%.
10:11 a.m. Aug. 16, 2016
- By Richard N. Haass
International ‘community’ fails to do anything meaningful to solve refugee crisis Meetings at the U.N. will be full of well-meaning but ineffective talkThe refugee issue provides yet another glaring example of the gap between what needs to be done to meet a global challenge and what the world is prepared to do, writes Richard N. Haass.
10:36 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016
- By Ciara Linnane
HSBC says investors should look at where companies make their revenue Analysts see value in looking beyond locally listed stocks in a country benchmarkAnalysts believe there is value in looking beyond locally listed stocks in a country benchmark.
8:51 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016
- By Ciara Linnane
U.S. consumers are financially healthy but scared at the state of the world Consumer sentiment is one theme Goldman Sachs identified in its analysis of recent earnings callsThe state of the consumer was one of four themes identified by a Goldman Sachs analysis of second-quarter earnings calls.
9:33 a.m. Aug. 12, 2016
- By Jocelyn Black Hodes
10 things rich people know that you don’t People don’t become wealthy by accident, here’s how they do it People don’t become wealthy by accident, here’s how they do itFinancially responsible and successful people don’t build their wealth by accident — or overnight. Here’s how they do it.
2:12 a.m. Aug. 11, 2016
TUI says Brexit hasn't dented demand; shares riseLONDON--Travel company TUI AG (TUI.XE) Thursday said Britain's decision to leave the European Union hadn't dented demand, though warned weakness in the British currency from the Brexit vote could affect future bookings and trigger price increases.
11:05 p.m. Aug. 10, 2016
TUI: No apparent bookings slowdown from BrexitLONDON--Travel company TUI AG (TUI.XE) said Thursday it delivered a good performance in the third quarter, with strong trading in the U.K. and no apparent slowdown in bookings as a result of the referendum on the country's membership of the European Union.
3:29 a.m. Aug. 10, 2016
Gazprom profit down 5% on higher costsMOSCOW--Russian state-controlled gas giant PAO Gazprom said net profit fell 5% in the first quarter despite higher revenues, as the price in its most-lucrative European contracts dropped and expenses rose.
10:26 p.m. Aug. 9, 2016
Air Berlin loss doubles on terrorism fears: CEOLONDON--Air Berlin PLC on Tuesday said its second-quarter loss more than doubled after demand to vacation hot spots was dented by terrorist attacks. The struggling German carrier said it suffered an 89.1 million euro net loss ($99 million) in the period compared with a EUR37.5 million loss in the year prior.
10:16 p.m. Aug. 7, 2016
Steinhoff to buy Mattress Firm for $2.4 billionJOHANNESBURG -- Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Africa's retailing giant but little-known outside the continent, has made its first foray into the U.S., agreeing to pay $2.4 billion for Sleepy's owner Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
5:10 p.m. Aug. 4, 2016
- By Devlin Barrett
U.S. unlikely to extradite accused coup-plotter to Turkey Officials say not enough evidence against Fethullah Gulen U.S. officials don’t expect to extradite an imam Turkey blames for masterminding a failed coup because they aren’t convinced by the evidence Ankara has presented and are troubled by threatening public statements from Turkish officials, according to people familiar with the discussions.
12:13 a.m. Aug. 3, 2016
Turkey annual inflation rises more than expectedISTANBUL--Turkey's annual inflation rate rose more than expected in July notching the highest level since January, mainly due to rising alcoholic beverages, tobacco and food prices. The consumer price index rose 8.79% in July from a year earlier and increased 1.16% from the previous month, the state statistics agency said Wednesday.
7:38 a.m. Aug. 2, 2016
- By Sara Sjolin
Do the math — Brexit really is starting to bite at European companies Worries about economic impact, currency headwinds emerge in earnings updatesMore than half of European companies that have reported earnings so far are talking about the impact from Brexit — here’s what the key ones have to say.
1:14 p.m. Aug. 1, 2016
- By Doug Cameron
Late and over budget, F-35 fighter finally ready for front lines Advanced jet expected to generate a fifth of Lockheed Martin’s salesFive years behind schedule, the U.S. Air Force is this week expected to declare that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet is finally ready for combat even as critics continue to rail against the most expensive military program in history.
6:01 a.m. Aug. 1, 2016
- By Nouriel Roubini
The risks from Brexit haven’t gone away yet Initial mild reaction blurs the danger of further disintegration of Europe, Roubini saysThe initial reaction to the Brexit vote was mild, but the risks of further disintegration and disruption in Europe are still high, writes Nouriel Roubini.


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Congrats to our NCRA Award-Winners!22 June 2016 / by CJRU 1280AM (author)
The National Campus and Community Radio Conference took place June 6-11 this year. Folks from campus/community stations across Canada got together to celebrate awesome community radio. We'd like to congratulate our programmers who won NCRA Awards this year. It was CJRU's first year ever winning!
FemRadio, a production of CJRU's Feminist Radio Collective, won the Women's Hands and Voices Award.
Brennan Doherty, reporter for The Scope News, won the Neskie Manuel Award for Aboriginal Affairs and Culture Programming for his piece on the Attawapiskat protests in Toronto.
And CJRU's program director, Elissa Matthews, garnered an honourable mention in the Creative Production category for her David Bowie sound collage, produced for her show, Echo Beach.
We're incredibly proud of all our programmers that produce such passionate and engaging programming each week!


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The Global Chinese Philanthropy Initiative (GCPI) is a partnership between Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, the UCI Long U.S.–China Institute, and the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs that aims to (1) improve U.S.–China relations by promoting dialogue and collaboration among philanthropists in the two regions, (2) develop philanthropy among the next generation of Chinese and Chinese American leaders in both public and private sectors, and (3) advance Chinese Americans and Chinese as positive, contributing role models in the United States and Greater China.
GCPI begins with a bilateral research study that examines the innovative ways Chinese and Chinese Americans contribute to society through philanthropy. While this study examines the giving patterns of Americans of Chinese descent and of those in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau and illuminates giving trends, motivations, and impact among philanthropists, future research may study Chinese philanthropy around the globe.
Relying on quantitative data (including Indiana University’s Million Dollar List, GuideStar's comprehensive list of American foundations, and data from the China Foundation Center), as well as qualitative interviews, and other academic and publicly published sources on over 60 Chinese and Chinese American philanthropists, this study answers three key questions:
- Are Chinese and Chinese Americans giving significantly in their respective countries through philanthropy?
- Who are these philanthropists, and what motivates them?
- How can this philanthropy be encouraged and strengthened?
- What barriers and challenges are there?
This study contributes to our collective knowledge in two ways. First, it focuses on Chinese and Chinese American giving; while other studies focus on China or the United States, this effort considers both. Second, it is organized to promote ongoing dialogue, using study findings as a basis for concrete outreach activities such as conferences and study tours as well as a range of publications over multiple years. Interaction among Chinese philanthropists and Chinese American and other American philanthropists can lead to positive exchanges of best practices and work on common problems.


For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of Folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the Folk scene, but also far beyond it.
He's a ballad singer, a ground-breaking Acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. Perhaps, most significant of all, are his settings of Traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tickets: £17 Full. £16 Concessions.
Pete Says: Martin is one of the true greats in the history of Folk Music. Long overdue for a visit as he was last with us over seven years ago. This is a must see night for all lovers of Traditional Folk Music. Martin is a true legend and this is a gig that should not be missed.
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Encompass Southwest work closely with Pay Plan who offer free debt management plans, these include:
- IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement)
- Write off unaffordable debts with an IVA
- With an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement), you can be debt-free in just 5 years. Up to 70% of your debt can be written off (in the case of a one-off lump sum settlement), and you pay the rest back in affordable monthly payments – with no more interest added, no more threats of legal action, and no more hassle from your creditors.
How they will help you:
- Review payments to find what’s affordable
- Arrange the IVA with you
- Quick and easy process
Can I apply for an IVA?
- Have you got more than £7,000 of unsecured debt?
- Do you have at least 2 creditors?
- Are you employed (or self-employed), with a surplus of income of at least £50 before you pay your debts each month?
If you can answer ‘YES’ to all these questions, you could be eligible for an IVA.
Debt Management Plans (DMPs)
A Debt Management Plan, or DMP, is an informal arrangement whereby you agree to pay back your debts but at a reduced amount. You can either set up a plan with your creditors directly or use a debt management company to help deal with your creditors on your behalf. In a PayPlan DMP you make one monthly payment based on what you can afford and this amount will be divided amongst your creditors, ensuring all of your debts are being paid.
Unlike most debt management companies, PayPlan does not charge fees for setting up and handling debt management plans. So you’ll pay no set-up fee or no monthly fees – allowing all of your regular payments to go towards repaying your debt.


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For each individual, we each have our unique personality that no one else in this world has. We might find people who have very similar ones, but no one will ever have your exact personality. The thing is your personality is who makes you an individual. The issue is, too often we find ourselves being a follower rather than letting our personality help us be a leader.
Why do we follow rather than lead? Sometimes we are just plain afraid of being different and being you. But it is much easier to follow than lead. Most people think that being a leader is a natural characteristic that we are born with, not that we can develop. Well, that is simply not true. Being the humans that we are, we can literally do almost anything. Our minds are so powerful that if we wanted to change the world, then we will do so.
Personality is also what gives us certain traits. We might have a huge combination of interests and things that make us unique, but that combination is what makes us individuals not just some bred being. What you may find that is most people struggle to find who they are their whole lives. Some may end up finding themselves at a young age, while others are always seeking it. What I believe is that each and every one of us, has the ability to figure out who we are no matter what the circumstances.
What defines our personalities? We do. No matter what life experiences may come, we will always adapt. As we age, so does our mentality. What is really up for question; is what does change about us, our personality, or our values? That I will discuss in a later article. But nonetheless, what really defines our personalities is essentially what experiences have we had. We might have had painful, joyous, humbling, or any type of experience that will truly change us as people.
In the end, it is about us being a person, an individual that has limitless potential as long as we find it within us. People will always struggle with this, but you don’t have to. You can make a change today, and feel great about who you are, and how amazing your personality is. Why would we want to fall into the category in which everyone else does? You have to realize that you are great, and then your greatness will follow tenfold.
“Personality Begins Where Comparison Ends” – Karl Lagerfeld
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Trial by Fire
The film plods at points, trudging along, and there are a few misguided narrative "devices" tacked on, but still, "Trial by Fire" bristles with anger.
Brie Larson gave the best performance of 2015 as the mother held captive with her young son in "Room." She won several Best Actress awards for her riveting portrayal: including an Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe. The determination and protection of a mother's love is central to the theme of "Room," and in this video interview Larson tells film journalist Katherine Tulich how she found inspiration from her own impoverished childhood and the strength of her own mother's love.
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An Overview of Mi 9 Global Version
After the Mi9 Chinese version, Xiaomi Mi 9 6GB RAM 128GB ROM Official Global Version Smartphone Black is on sale now.
Today, We’ll take a brief introduction here.
Firstly, the package include as follow:
1 x Cellphone
1 x Power adapter
1 x USB Type-C Data cable
1 x Type-C TO AUDIO Cable
1 x SIM insertion tool
1 x TPU Case Cover
1 x User guide
1 x Warranty card
English User guide and Warranty card:
Different from the Chinese version, the Mi 9 Global version can support multiple languages.
Find your languages here:
4G: FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/20/28, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40
3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8, TD-SCDMA B34/B39, CDMA EVDO BC0
2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8, CDMA 1X: BC0
You friends can check with your local operator before ordering.
Besides, the Global version comes with the official Global ROM which includes: Google play store, Google services, OTA updates support.
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All twelve Alaska Native regional corporations marked their 50th birthdays, six months after they celebrated the anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act that authorized them.
Shipping in the materials needed to build traditional offices, workforce accommodations, repair facilities, and even military installations can be expensive and time consuming, and for this reason, many industries turn to modular facilities.
Local entrepreneurs are tapping their own love for our four-legged friends and taking advantage of a growing pet industry to meet the needs of Alaska’s pet owners.
After two not-so-great travel years as the result of a worldwide pandemic, people are ready to hit the highway—and some of them plan to do it in style. Traveling by RV is quickly growing in popularity, and for many people, it’s the perfect way to visit Alaska’s road-accessible attractions.
Although the process to replace the aging South Harbor will be a long one, a $20 million RAISE grant awarded to the City of Cordova will allow the project to finally move forward.
A2A might remain a dream—at least for the time being—as it works its way through even rougher territory than the Alaska and Canadian landscapes.
From gas stations to energy companies to cruise lines to military bases to air cargo companies and more, businesses hire HSE (health, safety, and environment) specialists to keep their facilities clean.
The word “unprecedented” was tossed around a lot in 2020, and it can also be used to describe what’s been happening in the residential housing market since the pandemic hit.
Restaurant owners are heeding the call of the many Alaskans who want to support local farmers by buying local produce. Fortunately, there is an increasing number of people in the food industry—from farmers to distributors to restaurant owners—who are committed to creating a sustainable pipeline.
While rare earth elements can be found throughout the world, including in Alaska, most of the world’s production takes place in China, putting the supply chain for hundreds of products—as well as significant defense applications—at risk.


Nano-Phosphor Grid Screens for Mammography
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The goal of this research is to fabricate X-ray mammography screens with dramatically increased contrastresolution capabilities. A conventional X-ray phosphor screen has a thickness of about 50 to 200 microns and consists of phosphor particles with a mean size between 3 to 10 microns. The light generated in the phosphor screen by the incident X-rays scatters over the thickness of the screen material. As the light scatters, it spreads out which results in loss of spatial resolution and contrast. To overcome the severe light scattering that stems from the phosphor screen thickness, without compromise in X-ray absorption, two approaches have been rigorously investigated. The first approach is to manufacture screens based on a novel type of efficient phosphors nanocrystalline phosphors. The second approach is to fill microchannel plates with nanocrystalline or micron-sized phosphors. The X-ray-induced light is now transmitted and confined within the microchannel, which operates like an optical-fiber waveguide. Under X-ray excitation, the nanocrystalline phosphors exhibited luminescence efficiency that is 25 of the standard phosphors. Line-pair-phantom images, obtained from standard-phosphor-filled microchannel-plates of 10 microns diameter size, exhibited a resolution of 40-lpmm. This resolution is twice that of analog screenfilm systems currently used in mammography.
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