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Tailor made – CIMIC Seminar for EU Battle Group
13 attendees from Poland, Sweden and Hungary took the opportunity to join a tailor made CIMIC Planner Seminar (CPS) held in Budapest, Hungary from 13th till 15th of May 2015. The seminar was initiated by Hungary on the occasion of the Visegrád 4 (V4) countries’ (CZE, HUN, POL, SVK) commitment the European Battle Group (EU BG) stand by period in 2016.
The main purpose of the seminar was to further develop the participants’ knowledge on the CIMIC contribution to the comprehensive planning process applied by NATO. The seminar was driven by practical assignments asking the attendees to establish and discuss the typical CIMIC products generated within the planning process.
The seminar designed by the CIMIC Centre of Excellence (CCOE) was flanked by a National CIMIC Course, the NATO CIMIC Awareness Course (e-learning) and an introduction to the CIMIC Functional Planning Guide (CFPG) supported by Joint Force Command Naples (JFC-N).
The attendees learning progress was facilitated by internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SME) granted by the CCOE, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the Netherlands.
As one of the first tailor made training events and with appreciation to its success the CIMIC Planners Seminar will serve as a solid model for any future on-request CCOE seminar or workshop that concentrate on customer defined training objectives and a distinguished training audience.
Article is written by CCOE/ T&E Branch, Cpt Ralf Baur (DEU).


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In the vast landscape of rock and roll,
few bands have left an indelible mark quite like Lynyrd Skynyrd.
With their Southern-fried sound, soulful lyrics,
and energetic performances, they’ve become legends in the music industry.
But what are the secrets behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s enduring success?
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the band’s history,
dissect their signature style,
and explore the key elements that have propelled them to legendary status.
1. The Genesis: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Humble Beginnings
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s journey began in the early ’70s in Jacksonville, Florida.
We’ll explore the band’s humble origins,
from Ronnie Van Zant’s vision to the early struggles they faced as they honed their craft.
This section will set the stage for understanding the grit
and determination that fueled their rise to fame.
2. Crafting the Signature Sound: A Symphony of Southern Rock
One cannot discuss Lynyrd Skynyrd without diving into their distinctive sound.
This section will break down the elements that define their music –
the soulful vocals, intricate guitar solos,
and the unmistakable influence of Southern rock.
We’ll explore how these components came together to create
a symphony that resonates with fans across generations.
3. Facing Adversity: The Plane Crash and Resilience
No success story is without its challenges.
Lynyrd Skynyrd faced a tragic setback with a plane crash that claimed the lives of members and crew.
This section will highlight the band’s resilience in the face of adversity
and how they overcame personal and professional hardships to keep the flame alive.
4. Chart-Toppers and Anthems: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Biggest Hits
From “Sweet Home Alabama” to “Free Bird,”
Lynyrd Skynyrd boasts an impressive array of chart-topping hits.
Here, we’ll take a closer look at the stories behind these anthems,
exploring the creative process, the inspiration,
and the impact these songs had on their journey to success.
5. The Live Experience: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Stage Presence
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s live performances are legendary,
known for their electrifying energy and audience engagement.
This section will analyze the band’s stage presence,
discussing how they connect with their audience
and create an unforgettable experience at every show.
6. The Influence: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Impact on Rock and Roll
Beyond their own success, Lynyrd Skynyrd has had a profound influence on the rock and roll genre.
We’ll explore the ripple effect of their music,
examining how they paved the way for future artists
and contributed to the evolution of Southern rock.
7. Legacy and Continued Success: Lynyrd Skynyrd Today
Even after decades in the industry,
Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to captivate audiences.
This section will delve into their legacy
and how they’ve managed to stay relevant in a rapidly changing musical landscape.
From tribute concerts to new releases,
we’ll explore the keys to their continued success.
In unlocking the secrets of Lynyrd Skynyrd,
it becomes clear that their success is a tapestry woven with passion,
perseverance, and an unyielding commitment to their craft.
From the highs of chart-topping hits to the lows of tragedy,
the band’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of music and the human spirit.
Q1: What inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd’s unique sound?
A: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s sound was inspired by a blend of Southern blues, country, and rock.
Their distinctive mix created the signature Southern rock sound that sets them apart.
Q2: How did Lynyrd Skynyrd recover after the tragic plane crash?
A: The band faced adversity head-on,
rebuilding with new members and maintaining their commitment to their music.
Their resilience was key to overcoming the tragedy.
Q3: What is Lynyrd Skynyrd’s most iconic song, and why?
A: “Free Bird” is often considered their most iconic song due to its epic guitar solos,
powerful lyrics, and its lasting impact on rock music.
Q4: How has Lynyrd Skynyrd’s influence shaped modern rock bands?
A: Many modern rock bands cite Lynyrd Skynyrd as a major influence,
especially in the Southern rock and country rock genres.
Their impact is evident in the diverse sounds of today’s rock music.
Q5: Are there any upcoming projects or tours for Lynyrd Skynyrd?
A: While specific details may vary,
Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to tour and occasionally releases new music.
Fans can stay updated on their official website for the latest news and announcements.

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Fats and oils have a negative reputation for being harmful. However, not all fats are harmful. Good fatty acids supply calories and essential fats to the body. They also assist the body in absorbing vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. One good example is MCT oil.
MCT oil, a supplement made from medium-chain triglyceride oil, is a saturated oil that benefits the human body. It is a healthy version of saturated fatty acids. The most common sources of MCT oil are plant-based products, such as tropical oils, palm oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil. However, it can also be sourced from butter and meat fats.
Since MCT oil is made of shorter-chain fatty acids, it is easier for the body to digest and absorb it. As a result, people can add MCT oil to their smoothies, coffee, soup, and salad dressing. However, experts remind patients to limit their intake to 5 to 7 tablespoons spread throughout the day, depending on how well their bodies tolerate MCT oil and what benefits they try to achieve.
This article talks about the benefits of MCT oil.
Promotes Weight Loss
Weight loss is commonly seen as a solution to many health conditions. However, aside from the traditional healthy diet and regular exercise, there are other ways to reduce weight. For instance, patients can try intermittent fasting, the keto diet, and supplements. One supplement that aids in losing weight is medium-chain triglyceride oil or MCT oil.
A recent study showed that taking two tablespoons of MCT oil in the morning as part of the breakfast routine is an effective way to lose weight. In addition, since MCT oil causes a lower rise of glucose and triglycerides, it can make a person feel full, reducing the chances of overeating. Several small-scale studies also examined the effects of MCT oil in reducing a person’s waistline. However, wider research is still needed to prove its effectiveness.
Other researchers took an interest in MCT oil’s ability to break down fat into energy. This process is possible due to the chemical called ketones. Ketones also play the main role in preventing excessive weight gain and obesity.

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Highlights - Some of Our Most Loved and Acclaimed Shows
A Tradition of World-Class Concerts
About 130 concerts are held at Tampere Hall every year, with the very first such event being held in the Spring of 1990 when the facilities were still being tested. The performer that day was the legendary Finnish rock star Juice Leskinen, who was giving his 40th birthday concert.
As if to symbolise the wide range of concerts that Tampere Hall would come to hold, the next concert was, in contrast, a classical music concert given by the world famous London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, held on August 20th 1990.
Tampere Hall’s ability to attract world-class performers became evident at the official opening of the venue in autumn 1990. This special occasion was made all the more memorable by performances by the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, the pianist and entertainer Victor Borge, the coloratura soprano Marylyn Mulway, the pianist Marita Viitasalo, as well as the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by the cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who also gave an exquisite solo.
After this illustrious start, our performances have continued to go from strength to strength with truly world-class performances by world-class performers.
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April 20, 2017
During the 1960s and 1970s, mass vaccination campaigns sought to eradicate diseases such as polio, measles, and smallpox from the face of the earth. Vaccination teams from the US Public Health Service, the World Health Organization, and the non-profit Christian organization, Brother’s Brother Foundation, trekked the globe to educate foreign governments and medical personnel, isolate infectious pathogens, and to immunize all.
These medical expeditions have been well documented within government reports and photographs. Autobiographies by several health officials have also recorded the journeys. Yet never have these events been told by those who received the vaccinations. For the first time ever, those who received mass jet injector vaccinations in Nigeria as children tell what they remember.
What do you remember most of about the mass jet injector vaccinations?
“I remember getting my inoculation in 1968/69 in elementary school in Ibadan!! Gosh, I still remember it so vividly because it was so painful, and it left that unique mark,” reminisced a gentleman.
“Yes, I’m looking at the scar on my left arm,” said another gentleman.
“We called it ‘numba’ in primary school,” said a lady.
Another lady said, “Numba…like a bite mark on your arm!”
“The injections were quite painful then,” another gentleman recalled. “I still remember the horror on our faces when the health workers arrived at our school in 1975 and our headmaster delivered us unto their hands. I have never seen so many crying children in such close proximity—we were all united in terror.”
Another gentleman said, “Still on my left arm. Everyone collected ‘numba.’”
“Frightful,” declared yet another man. “The health workers hold that thing like it’s a pistol. The searing pain and the sure abscess that follows, who can forget!… some of the pupils running away and refusing to be vaccinated, chiefly as a result of the pains. We were vaccinated—this was in the late 1970s—against such diseases like polio, measles, and yellow fever.”
Was the whole village and community vaccinated all at once? I asked.
“The vaccination was done at the village level and it usually took 1 to 2 days to complete before they moved onto the next village within the community. The event took place at the village primary school, hence the pupils were first vaccinated before adults,” said the first gentleman.
Were there any fears with use of the jet injector?
“To the best of my knowledge, there was none, aside from the pains associated with the vaccination and the attendant abscess the most often (would say up to 80% developed into abscess).”
Another gentleman wittily reflected, “ A man was receiving what he will never understand.”
Many photographs captured looks of concern and apprehension and rightfully so. What were they to think as unknown foreigners arrived in their village with an unheard of device that resembled a pistol to prevent them from an unheard of disease? Success of the vaccination campaign was only the result of local officials who ensured the injections were safe.
Are these devices still used in your childhood village today? If not, when was the last time you remember jet injectors being used?
“The last time I remembered it being used was around 1981 and I can’t remember it still being used afterwards. Reason would be that the community’s clinic was ‘upgraded’ to a cottage hospital and most of the immunizations for kids took place there.”
Although vaccinated as young children, the experiences were so unique and fearful that they were forever imprinted within their memories. In fact, almost all who have been inoculated with these devices have not forgotten the experience.
* Names were withheld for privacy.

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This week has been dominated by good news and viral videos. Another trendy dance video has taken social media by storm with school children dancing. Connie Ferguson and her daughters know how to relax after a hectic day. A hunky dancer left the ladies warm under the collar with his sultry take on the trendy ‘One Lege’ challenge.
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SK Khoza’s viral video has sparked concern among Mzansi’s social media. As videos of SK Khoza’s wild behavior continue to surface on social media, people seem too eager to blame it on the actor’s former flame, Gogo Maweni.
1. The video of a school boy and a girl doing a fun dance challenge is a whole vibe: “She got the job done”
Another trendy dance video has taken social media by storm and naturally ama2K is killing it!
Gorgeous woman impresses Mzansi with her amazing dance moves and hair: ‘What a beautiful black queen’
Online user @luckyysa took to TikTok to share a video of two students dancing together in a peculiar yet fun way.
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In the clip, a student is seen jumping to the amapiano tune, Bakwa Lah by Major League DJz, Mathandos and Nvcho, as he approaches his classmate and pulls her by her tie. She responds accordingly and jumps in with him before they both burst out laughing.
2. Connie Ferguson and her daughters Lesedi and Ali Wows SA with Lit Dance Moves in a new video: “Here for the Moves”
Connie Ferguson and her daughters know how to relax after a hectic day. The star recently shared a video showing off their dance moves.
In the hilarious video, the veteran actress, her sister and her two daughters wowed Mzansi with their moves. She aptly captioned the video:
Woman and girl set timelines on fire with their fluid hip hop dance moves: ‘Absolutely amazing’
3. Hunky Man does the popular dance challenge “One Lege” and makes the ladies fall in love: “You Too Good”
A hunky dancer left the ladies warm under the collar with his sultry take on the trendy ‘One Lege’ challenge.
Ayoub Mutanda (@ayoubm_) took to TikTok to share his now-viral video, which shows him dancing to the song One Lege by the multi-talented young Nigerian singer, Jay Hover. He follows the fun dance instructions and is seen bouncing his leg and making funny faces before the beat drops.
Ayoub may have also broken the internet, as his post currently has over 3.2 million views on the video-focused social media app.
4. SK Khoza breaks his silence after his viral video: “Some of us were supposed to be great in another life”
SK Khoza’s viral video has sparked concern among Mzansi’s social media. The former The Queen star has trended on Twitter following a viral video of the actor shouting insults at an unidentified man.
Video Of School Boy And Girl Doing Fun Dance Challenge Is Quite A Vibe: ‘She Got The Mission’
Many have suggested the star was either depressed or under the influence of narcotics, hence the unwarranted behavior. Others suggested he needed professional help because of the way he was acting.
Khoza then took to his Instagram page to react to the disturbing video. Zalebs reports that the talented actor wrote a cryptic message on his Instagram Stories. He wrote:
“Maybe some of us were meant to live and be great another life, and this one just isn’t for us.”
5. Eish: SK Khoza’s Baby Mama, Gogo Maweni Trends, SA accuses her of bewitching the actor
As videos of SK Khoza’s wild behavior continue to surface on social media, people seem too eager to blame it on the actor’s former flame, Gogo Maweni.
Maweni, who is sangoma by profession, had her name among the top social media trends today after it was alleged that she had shared a child with the actor. Old Instagram posts have surfaced online and many pals have now interpreted his words as a clear warning to his dads.
Online, Twitter user @AdvoBarryRoux started the rumors by suggesting that SK Khoza and Maweni’s other baby daddy, Siyabonga Zulu, have both been fired from their jobs because of his bewitchment.
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Ben White has his heart set on a £50 million Arsenal transfer over PSG and Everton, according to the Gunners.
The Brighton centre-back is attracting interest from a number of major European clubs, but he looks to have his heart set on the Emirates.
Ben White, a Brighton and England midfielder, has his heart set on a move to Arsenal.
The 23-year-position old’s has been closely studied by Paris Saint-Germain, with manager Mauricio Pochettino a huge supporter, and he has been linked with a transfer to Everton.
The Toffees will want to provide as much transfer money as possible to new manager Rafa Benitez, and White might be the Spaniard’s first acquisition since coming over.
According to the Daily Mail, Everton’s offer to Brighton actually outbids Arsenal’s, with Benitez’s side willing to pay more than £50 million.
Unfortunately for the Goodison Park faithful, the highly-rated defender has his heart set on a move to the Emirates, with the Gunners reportedly confident of striking a deal with the Seagulls before the start of the season.
White’s head was briefly changed by the quickness with which Everton chose their new manager and arranged a deal for him, according to some accounts, but it was not enough to sway him from his desire to play for Arsenal.
Given that White was connected with a move to Arsenal only a few weeks ago, some Gunners fans may be concerned about the reason for the delay.
After Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out of the tournament due to injury, White was recruited into Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 team, however he has yet to play a minute for the Three Lions.
Although White remained focused on his international obligations, England manager Gareth Southgate admitted that “we are not going to stop phone ringing and cannot control conversations going on in private” when asked if transfer chatter was common within the squad.
“I believe most transactions are done at the end of tournaments or in the first week after the end of the season,” he continued, “and I would expect any deals to be done after the tournament.”
While it’s uncommon that players will confirm a club swap while on international duty, it’s not impossible.
“Brinkwire Summary News,” both Jadon Sancho.


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Demonstrations focused on racial equity and justice — as well as inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic downturn — are putting new pressure on businesses to address these issues and to disclose their progress in their corporate social responsibility reports.
“The conversation has picked up exponentially in the past eight months,” said Maura Hodge, CPA, KPMG’s lead U.S. partner for ESG assurance. “Having worked with [environmental, social, and governance reporting] for 10 years, the number of conversations I’ve had this year has been amazing.”
Like many companies, enterprise software maker SAP, which ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2020 List, issued a statement last summer that pledged “to speak up, connect with the experiences of its Black colleagues and other people of color, reaffirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion,” and increase investments in a variety of social justice organizations and efforts.
SAP has a long-standing commitment to diversity, spokeswoman Bettina Wunderle said. In its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports it has listed diversity and inclusion (D&I) indicators for gender inequality, but it’s considering expanding those disclosures for its 2020 report.
“We are currently examining whether we will include aspects of social justice/ethnicity in the Integrated Report 2020,” Wunderle said in an email.
KPMG and SAP aren’t the only organizations considering changes in their ESG reporting. The pandemic and this year’s social unrest and economic turmoil have raised the profile of CSR activities.
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administrators steps to replace existing network systems with Linux. The book is targeted towards the NT and non-Linux UNIX administrator. It presumes the
reader is a knowledgeable NT administrator and has learned Linux installation and basic setups elsewhere." From LinuxJournal.
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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Absolute dating volcanic ash layers, how paleontologists tell time
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Identification of marker horizon in bottom sediments of the Onega Periglacial Lake. This survey will open in a new tab and you can fill it out after your visit to the site. Consequently, the entire lower column is now considered a single unit, 100 free dating sites in the Precambrian. Which dating method is best for organic material?
It has already been explained how different Earth processes create different rocks as part of what can be considered a giant rock forming and reforming cycle. Science of determining the age of rocks, sediments and fossils. Precambrian rocks must therefore be correlated by means of precise isotopic dating. Also employed in subdivision is the zone concept, in which it is the fossils in the rocks rather than the lithologic character that defines minor stratigraphic boundaries. The more ways in which two rocks are physically alike, how to get past dating the more likely it is that the two formed at the same time.
Similarly, many periods are split into three epochs. Biostratigraphy does not directly provide an absolute age determination of a rock, but merely places it within an interval of time at which that fossil assemblage is known to have coexisted. Early tephra horizons were identified with the Saksunarvatn tephra Icelandic origin, c. Using fossils simply for identification purposes, Smith constructed a map of the various surface rocks outcropping throughout England, Wales, and southern Scotland. Both disciplines work together hand in hand, however, to the point where they share the same system of naming rock layers and the time spans utilized to classify layers within a stratum.
How paleontologists tell time
The end product of correlation is a mental abstraction called the geologic column. Field geologists always prize a layer that is so distinctive in appearance that a series of tests need not be made to establish its identity. To this day, fossils are useful as correlation tools to geologists specializing in stratigraphy.
On the practical side, an index fossil should be distinctive in appearance so as to prevent misidentification, and it should be cosmopolitan both as to geography and as to rock type. Grand Canyon wall cutaway diagram showing the ages of the rock layers. Which dating method is best for rocks with fossils in? The field of isotope geology complements geochronology.
Absolute dating rock layers Science Learning Hub
This interactive asks you to choose the best absolute dating method for each layer of rock in a cliff. Choose the best methods for finding the absolute dates of different rock layers. Absolute dating Geologists often need to know the age of material that they find. Which dating method is best for rocks with feldspar crystals buried in dust? Incremental dating techniques allow the construction of year-by-year annual chronologies, which can be fixed i.
That is to say, chance ost dating agency cyrano it depends on other sequence-determining principles for establishing its validity. The time that has elapsed since certain minerals formed can now be determined because of the presence of a small amount of natural radioactive atoms in their structures. In all these happenings the geologic column and its associated time scale spell the difference between an unordered series of isolated events and the unfolding story of a changing Earth. Exposure dating uses the concentration of exotic nuclides e.
- This requires that the lifespan of the fossil species be but a moment of time relative to the immensity of geologic history.
- Hot, newly erupted lava and ash contain a form of the chemical element potassium called potassium that is radioactive.
- Such a layer is called a key bed.
- Isotopic tracers of this kind can be thought of as an invisible dye injected by nature into Earth systems that can be observed only with sophisticated instruments.
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Much work has been undertaken to characterize ash layers both physically and chemically and so avoid incorrect correlations. Concepts Deep time Geological history of Earth Geological time units. Volcanic Ash Layers Absolute Dating By comparing the ratio of potassium to argon, scientists gauge how long this natural clock has been ticking. Almost without exception, the relative order of strata defined by fossils has been confirmed by radiometric ages. Such features as colour, ripple marks, mud cracks, raindrop imprints, and slump structures are directly observable in the field.
Finally, the measurement of a host of rock properties may well be the ultimate key to correlation of separated outcrops. Fossils include oysters and a large scallop. In other projects Wikimedia Commons. In the upper part of the geologic column, where fossils abound, chinese dating app these rock systems and geologic periods are the basic units of rock and time.
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- The first step is determining whether similar beds in separated outcrops can actually be traced laterally until they are seen to be part of the same original layer.
- Canon of Kings Lists of kings Limmu.
- By comparing the ratio of potassium to argon, scientists gauge how long this natural clock has been ticking.
- In order to communicate the fine structure of this so-called column, it has been subdivided into smaller units.
- Law of Superposition Geologists invoke a simple, long-established rule to compare the relative ages of any two or more sedimentaryy strata.
This interval is represented by approximately formations, discrete layers thick enough and distinctive enough in lithology to merit delineation as units of the geologic column. As was mentioned at the outset of this article, William Smith first noticed around that the different rock layers he encountered in his work were characterized by different fossil assemblages. Your choice will depend on the material present in each rock. The basis for assuming that like fossils indicate contemporary formation is faunal succession. In other words, the fossil species must have had a short temporal range.
Nevertheless, there is no greater testimony to the validity of fossil-based stratigraphic geology than the absolute dates made possible through radioactive measurements. Contains feldspar crystals. Lumping of periods results in eras, and splitting gives rise to epochs. In addition, its fossilized population should be sufficiently abundant for discovery to be highly probable.
Hayes Volcano is responsible for a series of six major tephra layers in the Cook Inlet region of Alaska. Attention has been called wherever possible to those rocks that contain minerals suitable for precise isotopic dating. How do we know when they lived? Such an array of attributes represents an ideal, and much stratigraphic geology is rendered difficult because of departure of the natural fossil assemblage from this ideal.
In sediments, this is often obtained from layers of volcanic ash. In a large number of cases, key beds originated as volcanic ash. Dating dinosaurs and other fossils In sediments, this is often obtained from layers of volcanic ash. We have found this cliff and collected samples from the layers of sedimentary rocks.
Tephra is also often used as a dating tool in archaeology, since the dates of some eruptions are well-established. This technique relies upon the difference between the specific gravity of the microtephra shards and the host sediment matrix. Ideally, an index fossil should be such as to guarantee that its presence in two separated rocks indicates their synchroneity.

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IN A FRIGID ROOM off of North Mississippi, Mark Lakeman had come to give a pep talk.
“We’re done playing around, and we’re trying a little psychological warfare,” the Portland architect told 20 or so people gathered on December 2 to plot a new model for easing the city’s homelessness crisis. “We’re trying to break the resistance.”
Lakeman was addressing the Village Coalition, a collection of homeless residents, advocates, activists, faith leaders, architects, and more.
For most of this year, the group has been working to create small communities for the houseless. Now it’s on the verge of a major public showcase: the display of more than a dozen attractive, innovative, and portable “sleeping pods” in downtown Portland—many of them created by premier Portland architecture firms.
It’s a high-profile and increasingly mainstream argument for rethinking how Portland addresses its ongoing homelessness crisis. And as winter sets in and the city’s homeless population appears to be growing, it’s also the strongest push yet to convince a skeptical public that shelters aren’t enough, and affordable housing takes time.
The Village Coalition believes a vital component of easing the strain will be a series of “villages” made up of these pods on sites throughout the city—communities distinct from Portland’s many tent camps, with onsite services and active management. To that end, its members helped create a project known as the Partners On Design (POD) Initiative, a collection of architects, design students, and others, all bringing their best ideas for small structures the public might accept in their neighborhoods.
“If you show this can be done in a beautiful and dignified way, they can become part of the fabric of the community,” says Todd Ferry, an instructor with Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design, which recruited many organizations into the initiative.
Similar arguments have been made with increasing frequency in the last year and a half, but they’ve not resulted in much progress. Mayor Charlie Hales has so far allowed organized camps like Hazelnut Grove and Forgotten Realms to remain in North Portland—and even asked high school students to build tiny homes for similar sites—but his repeat efforts to find land for new projects have been fought by neighbors.
Still, it appears the village concept won’t die when Hales leaves office at the end of the month. Mayor-elect Ted Wheeler, who on the campaign trail said encampments like Hazelnut Grove weren’t “humane,” is now “highly supportive” of the push for these new communities, his office says.
“The reason Ted supports a tiny house pilot project is to see if we can create something that is more flexible than what is currently allowed, that has high design standards and conforms to community standards and public expectations,” Wheeler spokesperson Michael Cox says.
That’s precisely what the POD Initiative wants to hear.
Using $35,500 in city funding, and leveraging ideas from some of Portland’s top design minds, the effort has been working since early October toward an exhibition in the city’s North Park Blocks from December 9 to 11. In all, 14 innovative prototypes will be on display.
The small huts range in size from 48 to 96 square feet. Some resemble backyard sheds. Others incorporate innovative foldout porches and hideaway beds, or are able to connect with other structures to comprise a larger unit. But they all have to meet a list of standards that the city’s Bureau of Development Services has signed off on, ensuring they won’t need further city inspection before they’re set up. The units would be allowed on plots of land zoned to permit “group living,” officials say.
Firms that built the structures include Scott Edwards Architecture (designer of the Portland Mercado), Holst Architecture (Bud Clark Commons), SERA Architects (Burnside 26, anyone?), and more. PSU students also helped design two of the pods.
Here’s the question no one’s able to answer, though: What happens to the pods when the showcase ends on Sunday?
“We’re looking for a home for these homes,” Hales said Monday, December 5, in an event unveiling the designs. “It is not easy to site homeless people.”
That’s a lesson the mayor has learned too well. Earlier this year, for instance, his office convinced an organized camp of homeless women to move from city-owned property in Lents, promising another plot within weeks. That plot never turned up.
The mayor’s office now makes vague reference to potential land where the POD Initiative’s tiny homes—and others like them—might take root. It won’t offer specifics.
“We’re continuing to work in my office and I know the next administration will as well,” Hales said.
Whether the success of that work is bolstered by this week’s unprecedented showcase remains to be seen. And regardless if reactions are positive or negative, the Village Coalition is hoping its efforts will get people talking seriously about the city’s utter lack of housing resources.
As Lakeman told the Mercury: “This is a battering ram with a different kind of tip.”

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Populism has become a buzzword in today’s political chatter. We’re hearing about its rise in various corners of the globe and the potential threats it poses to our established democratic order. But how does populism seize power? And how exactly can it trigger the downfall of democracies? In this thorough exploration, we’ll be digging deep into these vital questions.
Dissecting Populism: A Quick Rundown
Before we delve into how populism can undermine democracies, it’s crucial to get what populism is. Populism is a political style or strategy, claiming a fundamental divide between ‘the people‘ and ‘the elite.’ Populists claim to represent the people and often assert that they alone can actualize the people’s will.
The Surge of Populism
Populism often flourishes in times of economic, social, and political turmoil. These situations lay fertile ground for populist leaders to rise to power. They do so by tapping into people’s fears, insecurities, and discontent about their current situation.
Examples of Populism in the 20th and 21st Century
The Rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis in Germany
One of the most infamous examples of populism in the 20th century is the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany. In the years following World War I, Germany went through a period of intense economic and social unrest. Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers’ Party capitalized on this unrest, and the fears and discontent of the people, to seize power.
Hugo Chávez in Venezuela
Another notable example of populism in the late 20th and early 21st century is Hugo Chávez in Venezuela. In the 90s, Venezuela faced severe economic issues and social inequality. Chávez used this unrest to push his ‘Bolivarian Revolution‘ and present himself as the savior of the poor and marginalized population.
The Brexit Campaign in the United Kingdom
A recent example of populism in the 21st century is the Brexit campaign in the United Kingdom. In the lead-up to the 2016 Brexit referendum, populist leaders capitalized on feelings of discontent and uncertainty about the EU, immigration, and the alleged erosion of national sovereignty.
These examples illustrate how populist leaders often capitalize on periods of unrest and uncertainty to seize power. It’s a reminder that we must be aware of the risks populism poses to our democracies.
The Role of The Media
The role of the media in the rise of populism can’t be overstated. Populist leaders often exploit the media, especially social media, to disseminate their message. They use potent rhetoric and simplistic messages that resonate with people’s feelings, convincing them they have the solutions.
Populism And Democracy: A Dangerous Mix
Although populism may seem democratic at first glance, it can, in reality, lead to the collapse of democracies. Populists claim to represent the ‘true’ people and often question the rule of law and democratic institutions.
Populism And The Collapse of Democracies
Populism can lead to the collapse of democracies in various ways. Firstly, it can disrupt the balance of power by undermining the rule of law and curtailing the independence of institutions. Secondly, populist leaders can undermine democratic norms and values by sowing hatred and division.
Practical Ways to Defend Democratic Values
It’s vital that we understand the rise of populism and the potential threats it poses to our democracies. We need to be aware of the tactics that populist leaders use to seize power and be vigilant for signs of our democracies collapsing. Only then can we take action to safeguard and strengthen our democracies for future generations.
Engaging in the Democratic Process
One of the most effective ways to defend democratic values is to be actively engaged in the democratic process. This can be through voting, but also by running for public office, joining a political party, or participating in peaceful protests and demonstrations.
Educating Yourself and Others
An informed public is essential for a healthy democracy. Take the time to educate yourself about political issues, think critically about news and information, and engage in open and respectful dialogues with others.
Support Independent Journalism
Independent media plays a critical role in ensuring the transparency and accountability of governments. By supporting independent journalism, you can contribute to the preservation of this crucial democratic institution.
Getting Involved with Civic Organizations
Civic organizations, such as non-profits and NGOs, are often on the front lines of defending democratic values. By donating your time, skills, or resources to these organizations, you can make a direct impact.
Advocate for Inclusivity and Respect for Diversity
Democracy is founded on the idea of equality and respect for diversity. Promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity in our daily interactions and in broader society is a powerful way to defend democratic values.
By following these steps, each individual can contribute to protecting and strengthening our democracies in this current era of populism.

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In the realm of relationships, especially involving individuals of different ages, navigating the legal landscape becomes crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of relationships involving a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old. Navigating the legal landscape, we explore can a 16 date a 18 , the boundaries of consent, statutory rape, sentencing implications, Romeo and Juliet laws, age of consent variations by state, lewd and lascivious acts, and answer common FAQs.
Understanding Age of Consent
What is the Age of Consent?
The age of consent varies by state, with some states setting it at 18, others at 17, and some at 16. For instance, Arizona, California, and Florida set it at 18, while Colorado, Illinois, and New York set it at 17. Hawaii, Idaho, and Montana, on the other hand, set it at 16. The age of the couple is a critical factor, and engaging in sexual conduct below the age of consent can lead to legal consequences.
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Exploring Romeo and Juliet Laws
Romeo and Juliet laws provide a close-in-age exception to statutory rape charges. In some states, a minor can legally consent to sexual intercourse if there’s a small age difference. For example, in Texas, a 14, 15, or 16-year-old can consent if the partner is within a 3-year age gap and at least 14 years old.
Legal Dynamics of Dating: Debunking Myths
Clarifying the legality of a 16-year-old dating an 18-year-old.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s generally legal for a 16-year-old to date an 18-year-old. However, the crucial caveat is that the relationship cannot involve sexual activity.
States Where 16-Year-Olds Can Consent
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In states where an 18-year-old engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old is illegal, it constitutes statutory rape.
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The Legality in Question: Addressing Misconceptions
Dispelling the myth: Is it illegal for a 16-year-old to date an 18-year-old?
Surprisingly, it’s not illegal for a 16-year-old to date an 18-year-old. States do not regulate the ages you can date, but they do enforce laws regarding the age of consent and sexual conduct between 16 and 18-year-olds.
Table: Legal Implications
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Age Disparity and Legal Ramifications
Unpacking the complexities: Can an 18-year-old date a 16-year-old?
While it’s not illegal for an 18-year-old to date a 16-year-old, engaging in sexual relations may lead to serious charges like sexual assault or statutory rape.
Chart: Sentencing Overview
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Exception to the Rule: Romeo and Juliet Laws
Understanding legal leniency: The role of Romeo and Juliet laws.
These laws provide exceptions to statutory rape charges, often protecting high school sweethearts based on the age difference. Varying by state, some allow a 3-year age gap, while others permit a 5-year difference.
Age of Consent: A Critical Factor
Navigating the legal landscape: Age of consent variations.
Understanding the age of consent is crucial. Different states have different age requirements, ranging from 16 to 18 years. It’s imperative to be aware of your state’s specific laws to avoid statutory rape charges.
Chart: Age of Consent by State
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Lewd and Lascivious Acts: Knowing the Boundaries
Examining offensive conduct: What constitutes lewd and lascivious acts?
These acts involve intentional sexual activity that offends public standards. Penetration is not always required, but it must be willful and for the purpose of arousing sexual desire.
The Importance of Defining “Sexual Conduct”
Different states define sexual conduct differently, impacting what is considered permissible. Nevada, for example, prohibits “penetrative sex,” including various acts. This discrepancy highlights the importance of understanding state-specific definitions.
FAQs about Dating a Minor: Clearing Doubts
Common questions clarified for a nuanced understanding.
- Is it illegal to date a minor? No, dating a minor is not illegal; legal issues arise when sexual acts are involved.
- Can you date someone 3 years older? Yes, dating someone 3 years older is legal; it’s only illegal if sexual relations occur.
- Is it illegal to talk to a minor? Talking to a minor is not illegal; it becomes an issue when discussing sexual activities.
Conclusion: Navigating the Legal Maze
In conclusion, understanding the legal nuances surrounding relationships between 16 and 18-year-olds is paramount. Legal consequences vary, and awareness of state-specific laws is crucial to avoid legal troubles.


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The Scottish Greens are behind plans drawn up under the banner of Green Yes2 to launch a second campaign for independence this autumn.
Leaflets, posters and social media graphics are to be deployed which focus on the democratic deficit existing in the UK and the lack of stability Britain faces following the Brexit vote.
A senior insider commented: “We want to highlight that in 2014 the No campaign continually insisted it was acting for the stability and security of the UK. Well, staying in the UK is not the safe and stable option anymore.”
The campaign’s purpose is to prepare the groundwork in the battle to persuade more people to back independence in advance of a second referendum, which the First Minister has said is “highly likely” following the result of the EU ballot in which Scotland voted to stay in the bloc by 62 per cent to 38 per cent, while the UK as a whole voted to leave.
A separate “late summer” SNP independence push, delayed because of the shock Leave result, is also expected to be announced over the coming weeks, targeting pensioners, EU nationals and Remain voters.
More on this story in The National.
The First Minister will today (10th August) bring forward a programme of infrastructure projects to help stimulate the economy in the wake of the EU referendum.
In her address today, the FM will say: “The UK Government has not yet taken a single meaningful step to alleviate that uncertainty, and so the Scottish Government is taking early action to boost confidence, stimulate economic activity and support jobs.
“The UK Government also needs to act urgently and create a UK-wide stimulus package, including enabling the Scottish Government to do more to accelerate capital spending.”
The FM yesterday (Tuesday 9th August) paid a surprise visit to Germany, where she met the deputy foreign minister and minister of state for Europe, Michael Roth, with a view to maintaining a dialogue with EU states.
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Its the belief of Edinburgh-based 4CornerNetworks that even small companies can improve staff retention, job satisfaction and productivity simply by community to paying all staff, regardless of their role in the company, the living wage.
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Since it was launched in April 2014, more than 500 organisations in Scotland have signed up to the scheme to become accredited as official living wage employers.
Those in the scheme are pledged to pay staff at least £8.25 per hour.
Barra, the island community with the world’s only beach runway used for scheduled flights kicked off a month of 80th anniversary celebrations on Monday (8th August).
Eight decades of links to the mainland were celebrated with a time capsule burial beside Traigh Mhor beach runway.
The event was attended by Scottish Minister for Transport Humza Yousaf, as well as local dignitaries and managing director of Loganair, Jonathan Hinkles.
Yousaf will bury the time capsule containing whisky, an engraved quaich, messages from management and illustrations of Barra Airport’s future appearance, all to be opened in 2096.
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The flagship Macdonald Aviemore Resort employs 248 people, including seasonal staff.
It has been the focus of a major programme of investment to mark this year’s half centenary.
The multi-million pound project included a new indoor children’s play centre, a new clubhouse for the Spey Valley golf course and significant investment to lift the Macdonald Morlich and Macdonald Aviemore hotels from three to four-star status in 2015.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has expanded from its beginnings in Aberdeenshire 25 years ago to become the UK’s largest privately owned hotel group.
Operating over 40 hotels across the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal and ten resorts throughout the UK and Spain, the group employs over 4,000 staff and operates in excess of 4,500 hotel rooms.
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The Role of E-books in Book Formatting
In today’s digital age, the world of publishing has undergone a significant transformation. With the advent of electronic books, or e-books, the way books are formatted and presented to readers has changed dramatically. E-books have revolutionized the publishing industry, offering authors and readers new opportunities and experiences. In this article, we will explore the role of e-books in book formatting, discussing their advantages, impact, and common questions associated with this innovative format.
The Benefits of E-books
E-books have revolutionized the way we read and access information. They offer numerous benefits for both authors and readers, making them an attractive alternative to traditional printed books. Let’s explore some of the key advantages of e-books.
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One of the primary advantages of e-books is their convenience and accessibility. With e-books, readers can carry an entire library with them on a single device. Whether it’s a tablet, e-reader, or smartphone, e-books allow readers to access their favorite titles anytime, anywhere. This accessibility has made reading more convenient and portable than ever before.
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Another significant advantage of e-books is their cost-effectiveness. Producing and distributing e-books is generally more affordable compared to print books. Authors can save on printing and shipping costs, and readers can often find e-books at a lower price point. Additionally, e-books eliminate the need for physical storage, reducing overhead expenses for publishers and bookstores.
The Impact of E-books on Book Formatting
E-books have had a profound impact on the way books are formatted and presented to readers. The digital format allows for more flexibility and creativity in book design, leading to a variety of formatting options. Let’s explore some key aspects of e-book formatting and how it differs from traditional book formatting.
One of the fundamental differences in e-book formatting is the concept of reflowable text. Unlike print books with fixed layouts, e-books adapt their content to fit the screen size and settings of the reader’s device. This means that readers can adjust the font size, style, and spacing according to their preferences, ensuring a comfortable reading experience for individuals with visual impairments or other reading preferences.
E-books also allow for dynamic layouts, where the content can adapt and adjust based on the reader’s actions. For example, readers can rotate their devices to switch between portrait and landscape modes, and the layout of the text and images will adjust accordingly. This flexibility ensures that readers can view the content in the most comfortable and optimal way possible.
As mentioned earlier, e-books offer multimedia integration, allowing authors to incorporate various multimedia elements into their works. This includes audio clips, video files, interactive images, and even external links to additional resources. These multimedia elements enhance the reading experience by providing supplementary information, visual aids, and interactive components that engage the reader on multiple levels.
FAQs about E-books in Book Formatting
FAQ 1: Can I convert my printed book into an e-book?
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A while back, I shared about A Man’s Book of the Spirit by Bill Alexander, a daily meditation book that I had used for many years as a part of my morning ritual. Last year, I figured it was time to find a new daily meditation book, just for some different perspectives. I searched online and found this one, Daily Medicine, which seemed to be something I could connect with.
Snellgrove is a Native American and the short meditative quotes draw on his tradition. The blurb on the back of the book describes it as follows: “Daily Medicine, a spiritual prayer book, contains 366 meditations focused on Indigenous healing and spirituality.”
I’ve used this book for the later half of 2021, and plan on using it for this year too. I’ve found the meditations inspiring and thought-provoking. There is not much else to say, but I do want to provide a few examples to give a sense of the type of meditations included in the book.
“It is in the presence of our own humility that we are able [to] usher in miracles.”
“In Mother Nature, so much is packed into small things. So small we often overlook them. Every pine needle, every drop of dew, every snowflake, every leaf, every sunset and sunrise.”
“Our spiritual healing is only as equal as our honesty.”
I hope you found this inspiring. If you have a favorite daily meditation book that you use, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for other sources of inspiration.


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Substitute Josh Dasilva scored a superb equaliser with four minutes remaining as Brentford came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Leicester City in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Leicester City beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday to move 10th in the standings thanks to long-range efforts from timothy castagne and James Maddison in the first half. Raya had been rewarded with a maiden call-up to the Spanish national team this week after fine performances in goal, but he could do nothing about the second when Maddison curled a free kick over the wall and into the net.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said on Friday forward Romelu Lukaku will miss next week's World Cup qualifiers with an ankle injury, with the Red Devils only two points away from clinching qualification for Qatar.
Leicester City defender timothy castagne is brimming with confidence after FA Cup success and determined to be a starter for Belgium at the European Championship, he told a news conference on Tuesday.
Belgium's timothy castagne needs to have surgery on a double fracture of his eye socket and will play no further part in the European Championship, the Belgian football association said on Sunday. The defender suffered the injury during a heavy mid-air collision with Daler Kuzyaev in the first half of Saturday’s 3-0 Group B win over Russia in St Petersburg and was immediately replaced.
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers praised the club on Friday for bringing in quality players to strengthen the side after complaining last month that he did not have the squad depth to fight on both domestic and European fronts.
Leicester strengthened its options at full back by signing versatile Belgium defender timothy castagne from Italian side Atalanta on Thursday.
Leicester City have signed Turkey winger Cengiz Under from Italian club AS Roma on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag's first game in charge on Sunday.
Belgium returned to a full-strength as coach Roberto Martinez named a 32-man squad on Wednesday for four Nations League matches next month.
Leicester City's Premier League match at Everton on Tuesday has been postponed because they have a depleted squad due to COVID-19 cases, injuries and players on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, the league announced on Sunday.
Gianluca Mancini's second-half own goal allowed Leicester City to draw 1-1 with Jose Mourinho's Roma in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, while Feyenoord got the better of Marseille in a five-goal thriller.
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans scored twice as Leicester City thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Leicester found the net either side of halftime through a penalty from Tielemans and a tap-in from Zambian forward Patson Daka. Tielemans and James Maddison scored late on to condemn Newcastle to their eighth defeat of the season.
Italy claimed third place in the Nations League on Sunday after beating Belgium 2-1 to bounce back from their world record unbeaten run being brought to an end.
Leicester City beat Watford 4-2 in the Premier League amid heavy snowfall which reduced visibility and made playing conditions difficult at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Hazard scored in Belgium's 2-1 win over Denmark on Thursday, their second victory in as many games in the tournament, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder appeared to pick up a knee injury.
Kevin De Bruyne has returned to the Belgium squad after missing last month's World Cup qualifiers in a boost to their hopes for next week's Nations League in Italy, coach Roberto Martinez said on Friday.
Leicester blitzed West Bromwich Albion 3-0 on Thursday to strengthen their grip on a Premier League top-four place and snuff out the Baggies' revival.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez resisted an overhaul of his ageing squad as he named 31 players for three World Cup qualifiers next month. Martinez said he had never considered wholesale changes after the Euro 2020 tournament, where Belgium were eliminated by eventual winners Italy in the last eight, even though almost half of his squad were 30 or older.


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A Bucks County mother accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys during a sleepover party at a friend's house was acquitted this afternoon of the most serious charges against her.
Angela Honeycutt, 39, was found not guilty of statutory sexual assault, indecent assault and unlawful contact with minors. She was convicted of two counts of corrupting the morals of minors.
A six-man, six-woman Bucks County Court jury deliberated for four hours before reaching the verdict at 4:20 p.m. The jurors' decision means that they believe Honeycutt acted criminally when she danced suggestively, kissed three of the ninth-grade boys, exposed herself to them and showered naked with two of them, but that she had no sexual contact with them in the shower.
"I'm happy about it," Honeycutt said of the verdict as sheriff's deputies led her from the courtroom. "I definitely made bad judgments throughout the night, and I apologize for that."
The charges stemmed from a teen party in April for about 20 boys and girls at the home of Honeycutt's neighbor and friend, who had asked her to help chaperone. After all but six boys departed, witnesses said, a drunken Honeycutt engaged in provocative behavior with at least three of them.
One of the boys testified that he had sexual intercourse with Honeycutt in the shower. A second boy said that she had fondled his genitals.
Honeycutt acknowledged on a wiretapped phone conversation afterward that she had showered individually with the boys and had allowed them to masturbate on her, but that she never touched them sexually.
No sentencing date has been set.

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Christmas Shine is a painting about a passion
of mine. My favorite time of year is Christmas.
The faint scent of fresh cookies baking. The aroma
of my favorite candles as their flames flicker the winter
dance. Everything that sparkles and catches my
attention if only for a brief moment. And each and every Christmas new memories are made. Memories to be
cherished forever. So again as you might guess,
Yep, I love Christmas.

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Wyoming to Allow Limited Fans Starting Jan. 28
Fans can see Cowboys basketball
Get your tickets
Starting on January 28, Wyoming athletics will be allowed to have a limited number of fans in attendance for home athletic events. Two thousand fans will be allowed inside the Arena-Auditorium for basketball, with an additional 170 fans allowed in the UniWyo Federal Credit Union Sports Complex.
Governor Mark Gordon made the announcement of lessening the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on January 21, following a drop in statewide cases.
Tickets for the January 28 Cowgirl game against San Diego State will be first available to season ticket holders on Jan. 25, at 10 a.m., with tickets available to the general public on Jan. 27, at 10 a.m.
Wyoming basketball has had an up and down year. Starting the season off hot, going 7-1, with wins against non-conference teams like Oregon State and Denver. Since then the pokes lost four straight against conference opponents, losing one each to Fresno State and Air Force, as well as getting swept by Boise State in Laramie.
Having fans in the stands should help ignite some fire in the players. Opposing players cite the altitude, as well as the raucous fans, as one of the determining factors that make Wyoming one of the toughest places to play in.
The world saw what a limited, but committed, fan base can do to an opponent last week in the AFC Divisional round game between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, when the small, but loud, crowd in Buffalo forced numerous mistakes to happen. Even in a limited capacity fans may prove to be the spark that the Cowboys need.

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Nicole Ploumen Hvidsten is an editor and design director for the Star Tribune. She's worked as a reporter, copy editor and designer before settling into her roles as a designer and editor for the Star Tribune Magazine.
Hvidsten grew up in Minnesota and knew that journalism was her calling way back in middle school, when the Star Tribune published two of her essays. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in mass communications and a love for all things journalism and politics. Hvidsten worked at newspapers across the country for several years before finally returning to where it all started. She and her husband are proud parents of three amazing kids and one amazing dog.


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One officer indicted in Breonna Taylor shooting incident, none charged in Taylor’s death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In a Jefferson County grand jury report read aloud on ZOOM Wednesday, Jefferson Circuit Judge Annie O’Connell announced former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
The grand jury announcement comes six months after Breonna Taylor was shot to death inside her apartment while police were initiating a narcotics search warrant. No drugs were found inside her home.
Hankison’s bond is set at $15,000.
No other officers were indicted in the case. Hankison was fired after the shooting.
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron was the special prosecutor in this case and held a live press conference broadcast on his Facebook page following the judge’s announcement.
Cameron opened the press conference by acknowledging that many people across the nation have been waiting for the announcement. At one point during his press conference more than 8,000 people were watching on Facebook.
Cameron shared the results of the grand jury findings with Taylor’s mother prior to the public release, he said.
“It was a hard meeting,” Cameron said of the meeting with Taylor’s mother and two other members of her family.
He called the case “gut wrenching.”
“I want to once again publicly express my condolences,” Cameron said.
“There’s nothing I can offer today to take away the grief and heartache this family is experiencing as a result of losing a child, a niece, a sister and a friend. What I can provide today are the facts,” Cameron said.
Evidence shows that the two officers, Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and Detective Myles Cosgrove, both knocked and announced their presence at Taylor’s apartment March 13. The warrant was not served as a no-knock warrant, Cameron said.
When officers didn’t get an answer they breached the door, he said. This information was corroborated by an independent, civilian witness in close proximity to the apartment.
Mattingly was the first officer and only officer who entered the home saw a man and a woman. The man, Kenneth Walker, was holding a gun whiles standing in a shooting stance. Mattingly heard a shot and knew he had been struck by gunfire.
Walker admitted he fired one shot and was the first to shoot, Cameron said. Walker is not charged with a crime in this incident.
The injured Mattingly returned fire, shooting his weapon six times. Cosgrove who was in the doorway area, also returned fire shooting 16 times.
“This all took place in a matter of seconds,” Cameron said.
Hankison was not inside the apartment and is accused of firing his weapon 10 times endangering the lives of three people – a pregnant woman, a man and a child – inside a nearby apartment.
There is nothing conclusive to show that Hankison’s bullets struck Taylor, Cameron said.
“The grand jury determined that there is no evidence to support a criminal violation of state law caused Ms. Taylor’s death.
“The grand jury found that there was sufficient evidence to indict Detective Hankison for wanton endangerment for firing his weapon outside a sliding glass door and through a bedroom window, with some bullets traveling through that apartment and entering the apartment next door while three residents were at home,” Cameron said.
The officers who fired inside the apartment where “justified in their use of force” after having been fired upon by Kenneth Walker, he said.
Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk records show Walker was initially charged with first-degree assault and attempted murder of a police officer on March 19. Those charges were dismissed without prejudice May 26 meaning the charges could again be pursued against Walker.
Walker’s attorney has filed a motion to dismiss the charges against Walker with prejudice and grant him immunity from prosecution in this incident.
“The truth is now before us,” Cameron said.
“Mob justice is not justice. Justice sought by violence is not justice,” Cameron said.
“Our reaction to the truth today says what kind of society we want to be,” he said.
As a result of this incident Cameron announced he will create a task force for a “top to bottom” review of how search warrants are handled in the state.
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said Cameron showed “courage” by stepping in as the special prosecutor in the case.
Cameron could have assigned a prosecutor from any of the state’s 120 counties to handle this case.
“Attorney General Cameron has shown immense courage in taking on the investigation of the killing of Breonna Taylor; great diligence in painstakingly running down every lead; and extraordinary grace under pressure in detailing his findings before the eyes of our country,” Adams said in a written statement. “A prosecutor’s highest duty is not charges or convictions, but justice, even when it leads to an emotionally unsatisfactory result.
“The Attorney General, and the sitting grand jury in Jefferson County, applied the facts to the law. Our next step as a Commonwealth is to improve the law. I applaud the Attorney General’s efforts toward improvement of our justice system, and I hope that reform legislation will be enacted in the 2021 legislative session, if not sooner.”
NOTE: The Associated Press contributed information to this report.


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John Lennon Singing “Imagine” Live In 1972
He’s one of, if not the, most prolific singer-songwriters of all time. The Beatles had a true treasure in John Lennon. So when you get a chance to see a rarely seen live recording of him singing one of his number one hits? That’s a true “run, don’t walk” scenario. So run, don’t walk, to check out this undeniable audible treasure, a live recording that Lennon did in his prime: 1972. And yes, that’s a young Yoko Ono at his side who starts playing midway through to accompany the love of her life. Enjoy this quiet and quite marvelous concert clip below.

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The man whose World Cup record was smashed by Kevin O'Brien has sent the Irish cricketer his congratulations.
Matt Hayden (right) emailed the Irish management last night to ask them to "pass on my heartiest congratulations to young Kevin O'Brien for this amazing achievement".
Hayden, a member of the all-conquering Australian team of the 1990s and 2000s, is now the leading TV celebrity chef in his homeland.
Hayden has been at the centre of a media storm since O'Brien beat his record.
Every newspaper and radio station in the land sought his comment on the feat, but as he was working in a remote corner of Australia he knew nothing about it.
The Herald has seen a copy of his email to the Irish party.
"I was in a very remote and isolated community called Tiwi Island, 30 miles off the coast of Darwin," he wrote.
The former batsman's foundation, The Hayden Way, runs programmes using sport to enhance community and family life and Hayden himself works with the aboriginal community.
He revealed that he heard his record had been broken at a meeting of the Tiwi Island Land Council.
"Hey Matty, did you hear about the Irish fella who broke your record overnight," asked a tribal elder.
"Yer this bloke almost single handed beat the English, scoring 113 in the game and getting them out of trouble, pity about your record too," he added with a cheeky smile,
O'Brien's 100 came in just 50 balls. Hayden scored a 66-ball century against South Africa at the 2007 World Cup.
Hayden's email continued: "Well honestly when he first said it I couldn't believe it, it just didn't sink in that not only did he smash my record, but he smashed the Poms as well, something Australia found so hard to do this summer in the Ashes."
A billion people are expected to watch the men in green take on their local heroes at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and capacity has been expanded by 2,000 to 40,000 to help meet demand for tickets.
Back home, the Russell Court Hotel in Dublin's Harcourt Street has been appointed the official Cricket Ireland Supporters HQ and will be open for business at 8.30am tomorrow.
Dozens of screens will show the game and breakfast will be served before the bars open.


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