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Frances walked through her landscape garden with me, pointing out some of her maintenance concerns. She said, “I would like for you to hand-weed this area.”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I replied.—Here’s why I said that:
There are a number of weeds that are most pervasive and undesirable in the landscape garden. These plants are so survival oriented that they spread their roots out for quite a distance. When you pull one of them as a weed it will break off from these adventitious roots which will then sprout on their own, coming up all over the place (the more you pull the more you get). If you spray these weeds with a good weed killer they will die, roots and all.
I wrote an earlier article on weed spraying techniques, Click Here: Killing Weeds in the Landscape Garden I am sure that you will find that information helpful.
If left to grow, these vines have the ability to infest and totally destroy your special shrubbery. Here are some of them:
1. Cow itch, (trumpet vine, hummingbird vine)
I loved what Wikipedia said about cow itch:
The vigor of the trumpet vine should not be underestimated. In warm weather, it puts out huge numbers of tendrils that grab onto every available surface, and eventually expand into heavy woody stems several centimeters in diameter. It grows well on arbors, fences, telephone poles, and trees, although it may dismember them in the process. Ruthless pruning is recommended. Outside of its native range this species has the potential to be highly invasive, even as far north as New England. The trumpet vine thrives in many places in southern Canada as well.”
2. Saw briar (smilax)
One of the most difficult weeds to eradicate is the saw briar. The southern Indians used to dig the roots of this plant and eat them like potatoes.
3. Poison ivy
I assume that we all know the consequences of pulling this weed. I found it interesting that my Dutch brother-in-law pulled weeds in Tennessee and then flew to Amsterdam. The next day in Holland he broke out in a terrible itchy rash and had to go to the hospital. The doctors in Holland didn’t know what was wrong or how to treat it so they had to call The U.S. You guessed it—poison ivy
4. Virginia creeper
Virginia creeper is a pretty plant. My Swiss mother-in-law loves the way it looks growing up a wall. Apparently people in the northern U.S. and in some parts of Europe actually cultivate this noxious weed. Grown up the side of a house, this plant will eat out mortar joints and cause wood to rot and fall apart. In the garden it will cover and choke your desirable plants.
In the right place this grape vine is desirable. The fruits make wonderful jellies and wines. However, in the garden it will take over trees and shrubs in a rampant manner while searching for light. Remember, “a weed is a plant that is in the wrong place.”
There are some desirable cultivars of this plant but the wild variety can be a nuisance. The blooms do smell good and I have fond memories from my childhood that deal with pulling the bloom apart and sucking on the sweet nectar therein. Now, though, I routinely remove it from azaleas and hollies in people’s yards.
And to finish off this article I am including a picture of the beautiful trumpet flower of the cow itch plant. You can see why it is also called “hummingbird vine.”
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3 thoughts on “These Garden Weeds Should be Sprayed–Not Pulled—Here’s Why…”
Thanks for this article — you’ve helped me finally figure out what is growing under my front shrubs: saw briar.
I’m glad I could help. Saw briar takes two or three sprayings but it will eventually go away.
My homemade recipe for “Weed B Gone”:
1/2 Gallon of white Vinegar, 1 cup of Epson Salt, 2 Tbs Dawn Dish detergent (original blue)
Mix, spray on a sunny day, dead by the next!
I wouldn’t use it under shrubs unless you spray lightly. Killed the nutgrass in my shell garden! Whoopee! Will try on Vinca Major next! 🙂 cb

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Nigeria: Foreign investment – Nigeria loses to other African countries in oil and gas
There are indications that foreign investors are shedding the Nigerian gas sector as other African countries have attracted larger investments over the past 10 years.
Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, told a section of EU ambassadors to Nigeria that of the more than $70 billion in investments that entered Africa between 2012 and 2022, only $3.5 billion of dollars or 5% entered Nigeria, although it amounts to 33 billion dollars. percent of gas reserve on the continent.
A breakdown of investments showed that Tanzania received a significant share of gas investment of $30 billion, with the country’s LNG project located in Lindi, while the Rovuma Basin gas development project offshore Mozambique , received $4.7 billion.
The Ethiopia-Djibouti gas pipeline, located in the Ogaden basin, eastern Ethiopia – Damerjog, Djibouti, which started in 2020, received $4 billion.
Sylva said: “One of the biggest challenges in the sector is the lack of investment. came to Nigeria.
“Amazingly, we are the biggest in Africa. If we can’t attract investment in Nigeria, you know where we are going. You are our longtime friend. As of today, our gas reserve is one of the largest in the world. We have a proven gas reserve of 206 tcf and if we really focus on exploiting the gas, we can get up to 600 tcf.”
However, the simmering war between Ukraine and Russia, which has threatened gas supplies to European countries, may have necessitated a call from Sylva for foreign investors to look to Nigeria with more confidence. investments, insisting that Nigeria was ready to step in as an alternative gas supplier. in Europe.
Commenting, Managing Director of Oildata Energy Group, Emeka Ene, said property rights, enabling environment and opportunity cost are the three factors that trigger and attract investment in any sector or country. .
He said: “Rule of law and property rights are linked. The second which is an enabling environment, and we have had challenges in the past regarding security and all the issues associated with the production of petroleum products.
“The third is opportunity, which we have in abundance, but what you find out is that the lack of rule of law and lack of property rights makes it difficult for investors to invest and to be able to predict that he will recoup his investment and make a profit.
“We keep dangling opportunity, forgetting that investing is on a tripod, and without the tripod, no investor will come. Investment money has a female gender, it doesn’t come where it doesn’t. is not welcome, and we are now in a more competitive world than we were 20 years ago.”
Additionally, an industry governance expert, Michael Uzoigwe, in conversation with Vanguard, noted that although the Petroleum Industry Act, the PIA has been signed, but implementation has not started. .
“Investors who invest in any project are looking for profitability and security of their investment.
“Nigeria, which benefits from less than $4 billion, also refers to the fact that investors are aware of the business climate in Nigeria. We believe that this development will be self-addressed with the signing and implementation of the PIA .”
However, the ambassadors led by Samuela Isopi, urged the Nigerian government to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the current crisis in Europe to boost gas supplies to Europe.
She also said, “The Nigerian government must strengthen security in the Niger Delta region to ensure gas supplies to EU member states.
“The wave of attacks against the gas infrastructures of Shell, Eno and Total Energies which led to the declaration of force majeure by the companies is of great concern to Europe.
“Recent developments in the Niger Delta are of great concern to us.”

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Hard Mesh is a plug-in for Maya that allows for the creation of complex models starting from a simple shape.
Phoenix FD 3.0 for 3ds Max - Beach Waves Tutorial
This video tutorial covers the basics of beach wave water simulation with Phoenix FD 3.0 for 3ds Max.
3ds Max Power Tip: Animating Text Changing
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ORANGE BALL SITE INFORMATION
The Orange Ball Sectionals
will be held at FREMONT TENNIS CENTER
The address for Fremont Tennis Center is
1110 Stevenson Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
ORANGE BALL SCORING AND MATCH FORMATS
1. Singles matches will be best 2 out of 3 short sets
with a third set match tiebreak.
2. Doubles matches will be a 4-game short set.
3. No-ad scoring will be used.
When you register, be sure
to provide your email address and cell phone number during the registration
process. We do not have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the
tournament participants UNLESS the player enters their contact information at
the time of the event registration. This means that if a player does not enter
their phone number and email information each time they register for a
tournament, we will not be able to contact them for any reason, including
withdrawals, defaults, etc. Your cooperation will ensure that we can continue
to communicate necessary information to all of the tournament players.
AWARDS FOR CHAMPIONS,FINALISTS AND SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS
There will be awards for the Champions and Finalists in each division - Boys 12 Green Singles, Girls 12 Green Singles, Boys 12 Green Doubles and Girls 12 Green Doubles. The Champions and Finalists of a Compass draw that will be earning awards are the participants who win the "East" portion of the draw.
There will also be Sportsmanship awards given each day. The tournament committee and referee will nominate the Sportsmanship award recipients.
We ask that you check in for
each match no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of your match.
Make sure that you are ready to play when you check-in!
Please fill water jugs and use the restroom prior
to checking in.
Parking is available at the facility and is free. Please allow yourself enough time to find parking prior to your child's match to ensure they are not late!
Players must be pathway eligible for Orange ball to participate in this event. "Pathway eligible" means that you have completed the necessary steps in the Junior Development Pathway and are currently designated as Orange on your Junior Profile and not Green or Yellow. If you have questions about whether your child is Pathway eligible for this event, please contact Sofia Donlevy at firstname.lastname@example.org.
DRAW SIZE LIMITS
Boys 10 Orange Singles draw size: 16 players
Boys 10 Orange Doubles draw size: 8 teams
Girls 10 Orange Singles draw size: 16 players
Girls 10 Orange Doubles draw size: 8 teams
Players will be selected based on Pathway Level and Singles Matches won.
RACQUET, COURT SIZE AND BALL REQUIREMENTS
Per the USTA NorCal Junior Tournament Rules, Players must use a racquet that is 23” to 25” in length. This tournament will be played on the 60' court and will utilize the Stage 2 Orange Ball.
SINGLES AND DOUBLES ARE REQUIRED
ALL players are required to participate in both singles and doubles to completion. Players will not be awarded Pathway Points if they do not participate in singles and doubles.
Players who do not sign up with a doubles partner will be assigned one.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, June 19, 2016 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500031216 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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"BIGGG NEWS... Ajay Devgn to play a prominent role in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan. #RRRPressMeet," he wrote.
There had been a lot of speculations about the film's female lead being either Alia Bhatt or Parineeti Chopra. Putting all the rumours to rest, Taran also tweeted about Alia joining the big project.
He wrote, "BIGGG NEWS... Alia Bhatt in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film #RRR... Set in 1920s... A story based on two legendary freedom fighters... Stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan with Ajay Devgn. #RRRPressMeet."
Alia will be seen playing one of the leading ladies in the film and Ajay will be seen essaying a pivotal role in a flashback episode.
Taran also went onto unveil the first look of the upcoming film along with sharing the release date of the film.
"#NewsBreak: And here comes the first look of #Baahubali director SS Rajamouli's next film #RRR... Mark the release date: 30 July 2020... In #Hindi, #Telugu, #Tamil, #Malayalam and other Indian languages," he wrote.
The film will be a fictional story set in the 1920s pre-independent era. It will be based on the lives of two legendary freedom fighters-- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
Ajay has previously worked with SS Rajamouli. Before Baahubali films, Rajamouli's 'Makkhi' was released in Hindi and Ajay and Kajol had done the narration of it.
The much-awaited film is slated to release on July 30, 2020. It will release in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


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Lake Toba is one of the marvelous characteristic miracles of the world. This huge pit lake has an island nearly the span of Singapore in its middle. At more than 1,145 square km, and a profundity of 450 meters, Lake Toba is in reality more like a sea. This is the biggest lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most profound lakes on the planet.
Toba is a place to return and sit, unwind and ingest some delightful perfect view. As you sit and take in the perspective of the beautiful mountains set against the cool clear lake, you will feel the stresses of the world dissolve away. As the lake sits 900 meters above ocean level there is a cooler atmosphere here making an invigorating break from the warmth, mugginess and contamination of the city.
Feel the breeze in your hair and do as local people do by contracting a motorbike to investigate this excellent piece of the world. In case you’re on Samosir Island, take the day to investigate by taking a drive out and about circling the edge of the island. Albeit harsh and unpaved in spots, this street offers some fabulous perspectives of the lake from the most astounding focuses on the island. In case you’re remaining in the well known town of Tuk on Samosir, the most ideal approach to get around is to walk, or meander, down the fundamental road at a restful pace.
Parapat, the town by Lake Toba, is 176 km from Medan and can be come to in less than 6 hours by open transport which has two courses: Medan-Parapat or by means of Medan-Berastagi.
Travel operators in Medan can likewise compose a rental auto in addition to a chaffeur for you. Medan is a global entryway. Various aircrafts fly every day between the Kualanamu Airport Medan and every real city in Indonesia and global flights likewise go from Medan to Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
When you touch base in Parapat, you can get the ship to Samosir Island. The ship goes each 90 minutes. The two arrival focuses on Samosir are the customary town of Tomok, or Tuk, where the islands lodgings and eateries are concentrated. On the off chance that you are coming overland from the south through Bukittinggi and Tarutung there is an open transport accessible.

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Tokyo, Japan, August 7, 2021: Mone Inami won silver in the women’s golf tournament on Saturday, August 7 to give Japan its first Olympic medal in the sport.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States won the gold medal by one shot, adding the women’s Olympic title to the men’s won by Xander Schauffele earlier in the Games.
Inami, 22, beat New Zealand’s Lydia Ko in the first hole of a play-off for the silver medal after both players shot 65 and were tied for second at 16-under after 72 holes at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama prefecture north of Tokyo.
There was heartbreak for India’s Aditi Ashok, who narrowly missed out on a medal by finishing fourth, one shot off the podium, from the field of 60 golfers. She will still go down in the record books as the Indian golfer with the best finish ever at the Olympics.
American Korda led by as many as three shots on the back nine. In the end, she needed two putts from just inside 30 feet on the 18th hole for par and 2-under-69 to aggregate 17-under 267.
Inami, who joined the Japan LPGA Tour in 2018 and has seven wins, made bogey from a plugged lie in the bunker on the 18th hole and faced a play-off against Ko which she won on the first hole to take silver. Ko had to settle for the bronze.
Ashok also had a chance to be in medal contention going into the last hole. The 23-year-old Indian had a 25-foot birdie putt that slid by the hole and kept her off the podium.
Yuka Saso of the Philippines finished tied for ninth position. The 2018 Asian Games double gold medallist – individual and team – shot a sizzling 65 in the last round but it wasn’t enough to make up for a disappointing 74 in the opening round, leaving her seven shots behind the winner on 274.
China’s Feng Shanshan finished in eighth place carding 67 to total 273.

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Comment on settlement influx seen tied to biblical prophecy
Jewish Democrats say she’s the best thing that could happen to them in 2012, and Republicans say she’s almost beside the point as Jewish voters sour on President Barack Obama’s Israel policies, runaway budget deficits and a faltering domestic agenda.
On the eve of his first U.S. visit since becoming deputy prime minister of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman, who calls for stripping Israeli Arabs of their citizenship, has received a provisional pass from much of the Jewish establishment — and a stamp of approval from one leader who denounced him just last May.
Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, told The Jewish Week this week, “I don’t see anything extremist since he became part of the government.”
President Bush is risking a backlash that could injure the Jewish community — and his own cause — by repeatedly citing Israel as his top rationale for possible U.S. military conflict with Iran, Jewish leaders and Middle East analysts warned this week.
Jewish leaders divided on what Obama should stress in his GA speech.
President Barack Obama’s speech to the Jewish Federations of North America (formerly UJC) General Assembly next week, his first to a Jewish group since his inauguration, could be a turning point in his low standing in Israeli polls and help blunt the skepticism of many Jewish leaders here about his Middle East policies.
(Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also speak, an embarrassment of media riches for the group.)
J Street, the pro-peace-process political action committee and lobby that many pro-Israel hawks love to hate, demonstrated this week that it can pull off an overflow Washington conference, attract hordes of media, feed the passion of supporters and use new technologies to satisfy young activists.
It was a day of joyous celebration for the many thousands of African Americans who came to Washington to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama, but Jews weren’t exactly slackers in the celebration department.
Former Sen. George Mitchell is reportedly being tapped as Mideast envoy
The expected appointment of a special envoy to breathe new life into Israeli-Palestinian negotiations could split the pro-Israel center while pleasing the Jewish left and outraging the right. The schism could be particularly deep if, as was widely reported this week, President Barack Obama appoints former Sen. George Mitchell to the job.
“Illegal” settlements on the West Bank face a challenge by the Obama administration, as is tries to increase its influence in the Arab and Muslim worlds.
As newly minted U.S. Mideast Envoy George Mitchell begins his first swing through a seething region, pro-Israel forces are waiting for early signals about how the Obama administration will deal with Jewish settlements and settlement outposts on the West Bank.
And while the new administration is likely to put off any sweeping new peace initiatives, it may have little choice but to address the perennially explosive issue quickly and decisively as part of President Barack Obama’s goal of restoring U.S. credibility in the Arab and Muslim worlds.
Sensing a growing economic crisis, Jewish groups are getting behind President Obama’s stimulus package.
A spiraling economic emergency has upset the traditional political calculations of Jewish groups and prompted several to become active in the national effort to avert an even deeper calamity.
This week the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) and the United Jewish Communities (UJC) were lobbying for versions of the massive economic stimulus bill now moving through Congress, a dramatic and revealing shift for organizations that have traditionally steered clear of positions on core economic issues like taxes and spending.
Rabbi David Saperstein of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism was named to President Obama’s faith-based advisory board.
President Barack Obama may be seeking an elusive middle ground on major “culture wars” issues in the early days of his presidency. And according to some analysts that could cause headaches for Jewish church-state groups that were hoping for a sharp reversal of former President George W. Bush’s ambitious faith-based initiative.
Last week’s administration decision revamping the Bush-era faith-based office raised more questions than answers about contentious issues like job discrimination and proselytizing.

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Glazed, topped with streusel, frosted, crusted or dusted with sugar there is something for every whim of insatiable sweet lovers and chocolate bingers at the revamped Bread et More.
A macaroon tower of a deep carmine pink propped up against the shop window is promisingly cheerful against the backdrop of dainty glass cases. Step into bake heaven, a glittering alley of a patisserie that blows you away with its sheer range of delectable bites.
An array of macaroons, croissants, truffles, gorgeous pastries and hearty breads assails the eyes tantalisingly even as the first whiff of freshly baked desserts hits you.
With ingredients and recipes imported straight from France, the boutique bakery boasts of authenticity in texture and flavour. Gold dust, decorative chocolate shards and fruit juliennes adorn the dainty, fetching display of luxury pastries that jostle for attention, albeit elegantly.
Brand head Sahil Mehta, who attended the same bakery school as legendary pastry chef Pierre Herme, elaborates on the essentially European inspiration of Bread et More, marginally tweaked to suit the Indian palate.
The golden brown croissants are an embodiment of flaky perfection a bite through the layers yields gooey warm filling. Trust me, you can polish off half a dozen of these with two cups of tea. The plain croissant is perfect for a quick bite, you won't feel the absence of a filling at all. The Gruyere croissant is sufficiently cheesy and flaky without going over the top. Wash down the minimalistic and hearty ham and cheese croissant with the incredibly strong Ethiopian Single Origin coffee.
The pain au chocolat is a croissant that gives way to a sinful chocolate filling. Feast your eyes on the Rococo Chocolate before digging in a semi circular mould of chocolate mousse on a base of almond sponge and hazelnut crunch brushed with a dark chocolate glaze. For a taste of choux pastry decadence, try the Paris-Brest no, it's not a doughnut or a doughnut sandwich, but it has a rich custard cream and is amply glazed with praline butter.
Encased in an oreo biscuit log, the oozy chocolate filling sprinkled with gold dust is the first tempting glimpse of the choco oreo cheesecake. It can give you a strong chocolate high, but has no discernible tang of the Philadelphia cream cheese. The mille fueille is not too sweet and has just the right combination of flavours, but I was left with the feeling that there was something missing. Otherwise known as Napolean and a thousand layers pastry, the mighty dessert has custard cream sandwiched in pastry layers topped with toffee glaze and laced with icing. I have a decidedly soft corner for cheesecakes be it blueberry, lemon or new york. The pale yellow fragrant slice of lemon cheesecake was among the best I've had - with just the right flavour of tangy and whipped cream cheese on a chewy digestive biscuit base.
The vibrant contours of the hazelnut, champagne and raspberry truffles dusted with castor sugar hide rich flavours bite into one of these, and voila! you are a truffle convert. The raspberry and white chocolate combination is a welcome change from the typically dark chocolate truffles.
We would like to end on a sweet note, but how do you visit a French patisserie without a mention of French bread? The peasant bread made of sour dough has a tough exterior but is quite the softy when you bite into it pair it with cheese and tomato and serve it for brunch.
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MEAL FOR TWO: Rs 500
RECOMMENDED: Gruyere croissant, lemon cheesecake

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This section opens strong with Vladimir Brljak's "The Books of Lost Tales: Tolkien as Metafictionist
," a theoretically sophisticated and thoroughly persuasive account of the form and function of the various framing devices that Tolkien uses, so Brljak argues, not so much to create the illusion of verisimilitude or depth, but to create awareness of the irretrievable referent that his fantastic "histories" have only mediated and remediated.
The issue starts with Vladimir Brijak's "The Book of Lost Tales: Tolkien as Metafictionist
," demonstrating the value of taking Tolkien's metafictional framing strategies--most notably the Red Book of Westmarch, with its evolution through various translators, redactors, narratizers, annotators, and copiers--seriously as a literary device linking to techniques used in both Beowulf and postmodern fiction.
The debate about whether he was a postmodernist, metafictionist
or, his favorite term, surfictionist, is ongoing.
As a practitioner of the metafictionist
's art, Nabokov's work theoretically deals only with questions of art and style.
He takes up A Month of Sundays (164-67) as a metafictionist
text, suggests how Updike becomes a historiographic metafictionist
in Memories of the Ford Administration (167-70), and shows how, from a postmodernist perspective, one might treat feminism, pastiche, and self-parody in Gertrude and Claudius and Seek My Face (170-76).
The academic "metafictionist
" in Paradise may limit its audience and lend irony to its parody of academe.
ALTHOUGH EVALD FLISAR established himself as perhaps the first Slovenian metafictionist
, the aptly titled collection Tales of Wandering draws more upon the tradition of W.
John Barth, probably the pre-eminent American metafictionist
of the contemporary period, is clearly aware that his metafictional work will alienate some readers when he quips only half ironically "Oh God comma I abhor self-consciousness" (1968.
Which is why it's so painful to watch David Foster Wallace's awkward attempt to transmogrify from arch metafictionist
to champion of Meaning.
Maltby must gloss over Barthelme the metafictionist
versus Pynchon the sentimental surrealist to subsume both under the crypto-Marxist flag of "a powerful source of resistance to the force of late capitalism's hegemonic discourses" (187).
Until a reaction set in after 1800 (exemplified by Clara Howard, Jane Talbot, and some of his journalism),(13) Brown--the self-conscious pioneer, the Rhapsodist as Novelist, the self-reflexive "metafictionist
"--committed himself to exploring a new vein of American literature.
We might conclude, in the manner of Harold Bloom, that in working through a southern "anxiety of influence" in The Floating Opera, Barth was able to free himself enough to become a metafictionist
and to affirm his lack of historical responsibility.

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Watch a new Goosebumps international trailer for a look at the all the monstrous creatures headed to the big screen when Goosebumps hits theaters October 16
Steve Carell will be reuniting with Woody Allen for his 2016 summer release, replacing Bruce Willis who recently departed the project.
A new behind-the-scenes video for Avengers: Age of Ultron shows off Paul Bettany's transformation into The Vision for the sequel.
AMC will introduce a new major Fear the Walking Dead Season 2 character over the course of a web series that will go online during commercial breaks.
Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash of the Titans) and Ruth Wilson (Saving Mr. Banks, "The Affair") are set to star in sci-fi film The Titan
Production has wrapped on the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film and director David Ayer has released a Suicide Squad cast and crew photo!
Lionsgate has officially announced they're developing a Borderlands movie, based on the fan-favorite game from Gearbox Software.
Check out a new Gotham tv spot in which Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) explores the cave that he and Alfred (Sean Pertwee) discovered in the season finale.
Marvel has debuted two behind-the-scenes featurettes from the Avengers: Age of Ultron Blu-ray profiling James Spader's work as the title villain.
Neil deGrasse Tyson gets in on the fun, hosting a viral video for Ridley Scott's upcoming The Martian. Find out all about the Ares 3 Mission to Mars!
Bryce Dallas Howard has signed on to star in Gold opposite Matthew McConaughey in Gold. She'll play Kay, the female lead, in the Stephen Gaghan film.
1980's Chevy Chase family comedy mystery caper Oh Heavenly Dog is getting a remake at 20th Century Fox with Hop director Tim Hill
The Star Wars News Roundup includes the latest on The Force Awakens, Episode VIII, Rogue One, Star Wars Rebels, games, comics, and more.
Activision today confirmed that Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops III Beta has become the largest beta in PlayStation 4 history.
Matt Damon talks about what we can expect in terms of plot and location in Bourne 5, which he is co-writing with Greengrass and Christopher Rouse.
Key & Peele have imagined what the brainstorming sessions for Gremlins 2 were like, and the result is one of the best movie-related sketches we've ever seen
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ComingSoon.net talks with director Craig Zobel and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor about the post-apocalyptic drama Z for Zachariah with Margot Robbie and Chris Pine
TBS is ordering two more seasons of American Dad! from Twentieth Century Fox Television, ensuring a home on the network through 2018.
New Rock the Kasbah Trailer Brings Even More Bill Murray
The Minions box office has generated more than $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide. It's also the third billion dollar movie from Universal in 2015.
A brand new promo for The Flash shows off some new bits of footage from the upcoming second season.
Fantastic Four star Michael B. Jordan is in talks for another comic book adaptation with MGM's Blood Brothers, based on the Dark Horse Comics series.
It has been confirmed by Ubisoft that the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie will be set within the continuity of the long-running game franchise.
TriStar Pictures has debuted a new Risen trailer for director Kevin Reynolds’ film, starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth and Cliff Curtis.
Possibly in an attempt to appeal beyond the horror audience FOX has rebranded their upcoming series The Frankenstein Code under the new title Lookinglass.
New Gotham Season Two photos show off the main characters for the DC Comics-based series, premiering on September 21 on FOX.
Six actors are set to join Uma Thurman in The Brits Are Coming, an upcoming ensemble comedy currently in production with James Oakley directing.
Mads Mikkelsen is up for a mystery villain role in Marvel Studios' upcoming Doctor Strange. Scott Derrickson is directing the November 4, 2016 release.
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Nina Koshetz - In the late 1910s she performed at the Petrograd Conservatory and was accompanied by then-unknown Vladimir Horowitz
His first solo recital was in Kharkiv in 1920
Artur Schnabel - Among other works that he played, as recalled by those such as Claudio Arrau and Vladimir Horowitz, who had heard Schnabel in the 1920s, were Chopin's E minor Piano Concerto and the Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, and Weber's "Konzertstück in F minor", Piano Sonata No. 2, and "Invitation to the Dance"
In 1926, Horowitz performed on several piano rolls at the Welte-Mignon studios in Freiburg, Germany
His first gramophone recordings were made in the United States in 1928 for Victor
Piano Concerto No. 3 (Rachmaninoff) - Nevertheless, it was not until the 1930s and largely thanks to the advocacy of Vladimir Horowitz that the Third concerto became popular
In 1933, he played for the first time with the conductor Arturo Toscanini in a performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor"
Excursions (Barber) - In July 1944, Vladimir Horowitz had been interested in performing works by an American composer
Constance Keene - In 1946, she stood in for Vladimir Horowitz when he was unavailable for a concert, and she claimed she was the only female pianist to have ever been given this honour
In 1962, Horowitz embarked on a series of acclaimed recordings for Columbia Records
In 1975, Horowitz returned to RCA and made live recordings until 1982
Murray Perahia - In the 1980s, Perahia was invited to work with Vladimir Horowitz, an admirer of his art
CBS - In April 1986, CBS presented a slightly abbreviated version of "Horowitz in Moscow", a live piano recital by Vladimir Horowitz, arguably the greatest pianist of the 20th century
Horowitz's final tour took place in Europe in the spring of 1987
Henriette Gaertner - From 2001 until 2005 Henriette Gärtner studied at the "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola with Leonid Margarius, pupil of Vladimir Horowitz' sister Regina
In an article in "The New York Times" in September 2013, Kenneth Leedom, an assistant of Horowitz for five years before 1955, laid claim to having been in a closeted relationship with him as his lover, saying, "We had a wonderful life together


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DFW Airport ranks 9th in international passengers
Nearly 4 million international travelers went through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last year, ranking it ninth among U.S. airports for total international passengers in 2016. At DFW, 37 international flights have been added in the past 5 years.
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Sauti Sol has released a hot new single Friend Zone alongside a Whatsapp themed, conversation-like emojis lyric video.
“Emojis texts are the new ‘means’ of communication and more specifically emotions like laughter, lust and love. We wanted to have fun with this concept seeing as the tracks we had needed visuals which best highlight these emotions as people nowadays communicate them. So we thought it was best to come up with such a video.” said the popular Kenyan Afro-pop group’s guitarist/producer, Polycarp.
Sauti Sol is trying to depict the struggles that men go through in trying to evade the friend zone status that most ladies do put them in the pursuit of wanting them for a relationship.
The group is portraying how men will do whatever they can in order to get out of the dreaded situation. It is a phenomenon that most men have experienced and many ladies can relate to.
The emojis lyric video, the first of a three part video release for the song Friend Zone, showcases Sauti Sol as a group that has continually grown to embrace the current trends in the market. This goes a long way in making them a darling too many a youth.
Friend Zone is a beautiful song with a rich African melody, which superbly blends with the deep vintage guitar riffs that would make every lover of great songs a great listen.
The reception of the song has been great with several YouTube in less than three days since its release. You can watch it on YouTube and maybe emoji your way out of friend zone.


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The hunt for the manager of a chain of 14 English language schools in Vietnam, which closed suddenly in January leaving 30,000 students and 1,000 unpaid teachers stranded, ended last week in Taiwan where he was detained under an Interpol arrest warrant, issued by the Vietnamese authorities.
Michael Yu, a Taiwanese national, had been sought by Vietnamese police since late January, when the Singapore International Teaching Consultancy (SITC) schools chain locked out students and staff.
SITC was established by a group of Singapore shareholders in 2003, with Yu as its manager in Vietnam. It grew rapidly with language schools and five business management schools opening across the country. But the speed of SITC expansion and the high regard in which Singapore's education sector was held masked serious structural problems in the company.
Now the Vietnamese authorities are investigating how a foreign venture that received state approval was able to operate without better supervision, leaving thousands of learners - some of whom had paid an entire year's fees - and staff out of pocket.
An apology letter and statement issued by SITC Holdings, the parent company in Singapore on January 24, two days after the closures began, stated that in 2003 Yu and 82 Singaporeans invested a total of $2m to set up the schools in Vietnam.
According to one shareholder, they were unaware of the mounting problems. However, SITC staff in Vietnam have revealed that they were growing increasingly concerned about the style of management.
A former personal assistant to Yu, who wanted to be known only as Mr Che, told The Straits Times that SITC grew rapidly by embarking on aggressive recruitment drives in schools and universities, offering students the chance to earn up to $200 per month in commissions if they signed up new students.
"It was a typical multi-level marketing scheme and there were almost 1,000 people doing it," said Che.
SITC advertised aggressively, undercutting other English schools and offering students further discounts if they paid for a full year of fees in advance. According to Vietnamese officials, in Hanoi alone more than 1,000 out of 7,000 students enrolled on courses had paid money but had not attended a single class by the time the school had closed.
The salaries paid to teachers were also low, and not high enough to attract qualified staff. Not surprisingly, the schools were not able to make a profit. Yu persuaded shareholders to invest a further $400,000 in early 2005, after which a shareholder visited Vietnam to investigate the business, but no action was taken. According to police in Taipei, where Yu was arrested, he had fled Taiwan in 1999 after committing a major fraud there.

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Acergy confirms end of merger talksNews // November 10, 2008
The Board of Acergy has issued a statement in in which it confirms that although it has held discussions with Subsea 7 regarding a possible merger of the two companies, the discussions have now been terminated.
Mark Woolveridge, Chairman, said: “The Acergy Board gave this approach its fullest consideration, but decided to continue with its independent strategy. With our position as one of the leading companies in the SURF sector, our high quality fleet, operating excellence and good backlog, we remain well positioned for profitable growth. Furthermore, in a challenging period in financial markets, our strong balance sheet underpins the Board’s confidence in the Group’s ability to deliver value for shareholders.”


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Caravaggio and His Time — Between Naturalism and Classicism
Caravaggio was the initiator of a great stylistic and cultural change. He is still relevant and his works continue to impress 400 years after his death. The exhibition “Caravaggio and His Time” at the Messe Basel presents some of his masterpieces that mark the path from his training in Lombardy to his success in Rome and Naples, up to the last years of his tragic existence. Along the way, you will meet masters who accompanied his pictorial reform in a naturalistic direction, and others who chose different paths, contaminating the figurative culture of the 17th century and turning it into something rich and eclectic. Finally, you encounter those who remained anchored to the late Mannerist tradition. The final section of the exhibition will briefly address the time after Caravaggio and the influence that the great Lombard genius had on the young people of the next generation.
More than 60 paintings allow the visitor to take a complete journey through the phenomenon of “Caravaggism.” In addition to Caravaggio, the artists on display include Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi, Guercino, Guido Reni, Annibale Carracci, and Simone Peterzano.
The exhibition is divided into six sections—“Through the eyes of Caravaggio,” “Masters and craft shops,” “Still life,” “Classicism,” “Caravaggio: friends and enemies,” and “Caravaggio and the Carravagesque”—as well as a focus on the figure of Saint Jerome.
The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday as well as on holidays (except December 25). Check their website for opening hours, especially around the holiday season.
Tickets are CHF 22-25 for adults (depending on day of the week), CHF 18-21 for students, and CHF 10 for children. Family tickets are also available for CHF 59-65 for two adults and two children. The entrance fee includes the audio guide, which is available in 4 languages (E / D / F / I).


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How Much Is a Small Estate?
When it comes to estate planning and probate matters, understanding the classification of an estate as “small” can have significant implications. In New York City, a small estate is subject to simplified and expedited probate procedures, making it easier for heirs and beneficiaries to access their inheritance. At Morgan Legal Group, we specialize in estate planning and probate law, and in this guide, we will delve into what qualifies as a small estate in NYC, the probate process for such estates, and the advantages of simplified estate administration.
Defining a Small Estate in NYC
A small estate, sometimes referred to as a “small estate affidavit” or “small estate proceeding,” typically involves estates with relatively modest assets. In New York City, the threshold for what qualifies as a small estate is determined by the total value of the deceased individual’s assets at the time of their passing.
The specific criteria for a small estate in NYC include:
- The total value of the deceased person’s assets, including real estate, personal property, bank accounts, and investments, must be below a certain monetary limit.
- The value of the estate must not exceed $50,000. If the estate’s value surpasses this limit, it may not be considered a small estate, and standard probate procedures may apply.
- Assets that are jointly owned, have designated beneficiaries (e.g., life insurance policies or retirement accounts), or are held in trust are typically excluded from the calculation of the estate’s value.
It’s important to note that these criteria can change over time due to legal updates or changes in the cost of living. Therefore, it’s advisable to consult with an experienced estate attorney to determine the current limits for a small estate in NYC.
The Probate Process for Small Estates
Probate is the legal process of administering an estate after someone passes away. In the case of small estates in NYC, the probate process is often simplified and expedited, making it more accessible and cost-effective for the deceased person’s heirs and beneficiaries.
Here are the key steps involved in the probate process for small estates:
1. Verify Eligibility:
The executor or administrator of the estate, typically a family member or close relative, must verify that the estate meets the criteria for a small estate in NYC. This involves assessing the total value of the assets and ensuring they fall below the specified limit.
2. Collect and Inventory Assets:
All assets of the deceased individual, including bank accounts, personal property, and real estate, must be identified, collected, and inventoried. This includes determining the fair market value of each asset.
3. Prepare and File Affidavit:
One of the advantages of a small estate proceeding is the use of an affidavit, a sworn statement that provides details about the estate’s assets, beneficiaries, and debts. The affidavit must be filed with the Surrogate’s Court in the county where the deceased person lived at the time of their passing.
4. Pay Debts and Distribute Assets:
After the court approves the affidavit, the executor or administrator is responsible for paying any outstanding debts and distributing the remaining assets to the heirs and beneficiaries as specified by the deceased person’s will or New York’s intestate succession laws if there is no will.
Advantages of Simplified Estate Administration
Opting for a small estate proceeding in NYC offers several advantages, including:
- Cost Savings: The simplified process typically incurs fewer legal fees and court costs compared to traditional probate proceedings, making it a cost-effective option.
- Time Efficiency: Small estates can be settled more quickly, allowing heirs and beneficiaries to access their inheritance without unnecessary delays.
- Reduced Complexity: The streamlined procedures simplify the probate process, making it more accessible for those handling small estates.
- Less Administrative Burden: Executors and administrators often find the small estate process less burdensome and time-consuming.
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If you believe you are dealing with a small estate in NYC or have questions about estate planning and probate, don’t hesitate to reach out to the experienced estate attorneys at Morgan Legal Group. We specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of estate matters and can provide personalized assistance tailored to your unique situation.
Keep in mind that estate laws can change, so it’s essential to consult with professionals who are well-versed in the latest regulations and can ensure that your estate planning and probate needs are met effectively.
This post provides information on small estates in NYC but should not be considered legal advice. Consult with an experienced attorney for personalized guidance tailored to your specific situation.


Polaris solar PV net news: recently, the provincial environmental protection Bureau issued a circular late 2014 after the environment administration law enforcement inspectors carried out activities.
Inspectors included since May this year, the provincial environmental protection Bureau implementation of corrective administrative punishment cases of environmental law; the Ministry of environmental protection and the provincial environmental protection department listed for supervision, included environmental protection “blacklist” environmental illegal cases investigated and corrective action implementation; provincial environmental protection Office sent a letter to local government investigation and corrective action implementation of environmental law issues, and so on. Notification requirements, if it fails to complete the rectification of the companies to ascertain the cause, which shut down firmly shut, which transferred to the judicial organs of the judiciary.
In addition, a few days ago and 8 enterprises by the provincial environmental protection Bureau called for an immediate stop, and got a ticket.
Pingdingshan city Hong ye industry Ltd: law enforcement officers of provincial environmental monitoring center on May 28, inspectors found that the company effective March 31, automatic monitoring data upload is not environmental protection departments, automatic monitoring and failure does not run correctly, automatic monitoring and controlling distortion of data. Was fined 50,000 yuan.
United glass limited liability company in Henan province (Shangqiu): May 8 provincial Department of environmental protection found that the unit failed to take effective measures to control pollution, emissions of dust into the atmosphere. Was fined 50,000 yuan.
Crown beverage company in Henan (Henan province linying): the unit refuses to provincial environmental monitoring center into the factory inspection of law enforcement personnel, to be part of raw sewage through pipes over the sampling point and the meter discharges to avoid automatic monitoring devices and monitoring, filled with tap water to dilute the sample to the sampling points water samples. Was fined 50,000 yuan.
Wanji holdings (Xin ‘ an): the provincial environmental monitoring center priority pollution exceeded warning display, unit of the 3rd and 4th unit from May 10 to May 16, excessive sulphur dioxide continuous emission. Was fined 80,000 yuan.
Lushi County Northern Mines Limited: provincial environmental monitoring Corps of law enforcement officers on August 6 when the on-site inspection found that the unit 200 t/d flotation of iron ore project extension 5 times, without the approval of environmental impact assessment cases, built and put into production in late June, July 20, had ceased production. Was fined 180,000 yuan.
Silver, Jia Tai ceramic co: provincial environmental monitoring Corps of law enforcement personnel on July 12 when the on-site inspection found that the units producing 10 million square meters of high-grade interior wall tile without the environmental impact evaluation of construction project approval document cases, in March 2013, without permission of first-stage construction, put into production in late May this year. Was fined 200,000 yuan.
Henan ancai high-tech Corporation (Anyang): according to the investigation, dismantled the company annual production capacity of 5.6 million square meters of photovoltaic glass project, phase II projects supporting Super white solar glass kiln flue gas electrostatic precipitators. Super white solar glass phase II construction project starts in September 2011, need to support construction of kiln flue gas denitration equipment are not yet completed, since March last year. Was fined 50,000 yuan.
Far biotech limited, Henan province (jiaozuo): provincial environmental monitoring Corps of law enforcement officers check found, without obtaining the approval of the Environmental Protection Department of the company’s environmental impact assessment reports, unauthorized construction 1000 tons of cinnamic acid series and the annual production capacity of 1000 tonnes series nucleotide project. Was fined 200,000 yuan.
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This article was co-authored by Kateri Berasi, PsyD and by wikiHow staff writer, Savannah Vold. Dr. Kateri Berasi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Transcendent Self, PLLC, a group therapy practice offering affirmative, collaborative, and intentional care, based in Brooklyn, New York. With over ten years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Berasi specializes in working with adults from the LGBTQIA+ community and creative industries through individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and costume therapy. She holds a BA in Psychology, Art History, and French Language and Literature from George Washington University and an MA and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University. Dr. Berasi also holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University.
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Shadow work is an incredible way to take a lead role in your self-healing journey. Through a series of personal, emotionally strenuous questions that challenge your hidden inner-self, you can become better able to heal and grow from past traumas or learn from your mistakes for a better future. In this article, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive list of the best shadow work prompts for encouraging total well-being. Remember, you are your greatest strength!
Things You Should Know
- Shadow work examines your deepest, innermost self by asking and answering difficult, personal questions like, “What are my values?”
- Keep a shadow work journal to write down your prompt answers. This way, you can turn back to it in times of uncertainty for insight into your most intimate self.
- Shadow work can be emotionally strenuous. Be sure to listen to your body and take a break when needed—Rome wasn’t built in a day!
What is shadow work?
1Shadow work examines your inner self to promote healing and growth. Shadow work is all about looking inwards at the dark places we keep to ourselves and often push out of the way. By asking and answering difficult questions like, “Why am I so afraid of change?” we can better understand and push ourselves to overcome the hurdles that may be holding us back.
- Shadow work can be very emotionally taxing. Remember to be kind to yourself and stop when needed—you can always return to your prompt another day when you feel stronger!
- Meditating before starting your shadow work may help to put you in a better, more receptive headspace.
2Shadow work focuses on the “shadow self” or the subconscious mind. As the name suggests, the “shadow self” is like a misty burial ground for parts of our personality (traits, emotions, and thoughts or memories) that we’ve repressed or hidden away, sometimes due to trauma. Through shadow work, memories and truths from your subconscious mind are brought forward to the conscious mind, making healing and growth possible through hard-won self-discovery and personal insights. X Research source
- Have you ever felt confused by your own actions, feelings, or thoughts? By better understanding the secret hideaways in your own mind, you'll get to know yourself more deeply. And with shadow work, to know is to love!
- Through these exercises, you'll start to develop a clearer and more sympathetic sense of yourself. And the more developed this understanding becomes, the more positive effect you'll see in you're likely to see in your life.
- Bring forth your shadow self by considering your insecurities and why you think they came to be.

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Woe Jeremy Corbyn: 100 MPs could join Tom Watson’s army as the Labour deputy leader goes on manoeuvres
- Sources close to Tom Watson claim he is launching a new Labour movement
- His operation will create a centre-left ‘party within a party’ undermining Corbyn
- If successful, Corbyn might have as few as 145 MPs who are loyal to him
- As deputy leader, Watson cannot be removed by Corbyn or his allies
Up to 100 Labour MPs are poised to join a new rebel movement under deputy leader Tom Watson
Up to 100 Labour MPs are poised to form a new rebel movement under deputy leader Tom Watson, his allies have claimed.
Mr Watson is said to be planning a guerrilla operation to establish a centre-Left ‘party within a party’ with its own whipping operation that could cripple Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, leaving just 145 MPs under his control.
He has long been planning the move, but it has been accelerated by the civil war which has broken out over anti-Semitism, and is now expected to come in the next fortnight.
Mr Watson, a veteran party power-broker and union fixer, claims he has an independent mandate because he was elected deputy leader by the membership.
And he caused fury in Mr Corbyn’s team last week by pledging to personally ‘log and monitor’ complaints about anti-Semitism and abuse within the party.
Labour’s general secretary Jennie Formby wrote to Mr Watson, copying in all Labour MPs and Lords, to rebuke him for trying to interfere, saying: ‘It is absolutely inappropriate for you to set up a vague parallel complaints monitoring system’.
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An ally of Mr Watson said: ‘There is a lot of support for Tom, including several senior figures on the front bench. There is a real sense of momentum now’. But pro-Corbyn MPs say they are sceptical about the claims. ‘Tom is trying to talk this into happening,’ one said. ‘There is a lot more resistance than he is admitting.’
It is understood that relations between Mr Watson and Mr Corbyn have ‘effectively broken down’ although the deputy leader still talks to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.
However there are also tensions between Watson’s ‘social democrats’ and the new Independent Group, containing eight former Labour MPs. Mr Watson was furious that the MPs had not informed him of their plans to leave in advance.
‘Tom has always told people thinking of quitting that it is better to all go en masse rather than piecemeal,’ said the ally.
Watson has been highly critical of Jeremy Corbyn’s handling of the anti-Semitism crisis
In his response to Ms Formby, one of Mr Corbyn’s closest allies, Mr Watson said he had no intention of backing down. He said: ‘It is my responsibility to ensure people have confidence in our complaints system and our ability to deal transparently with the scourge of anti-Semitism. I will continue to do everything I can to achieve that.’
In an attempt to defuse Mr Watson’s initiative, Labour peer Lord Falconer, a former flatmate of Tony Blair, has been asked to ‘scrutinise’ the party’s disciplinary procedures.
Ms Formby said she was ‘delighted’ that Falconer had agreed to take the role – but the peer said yesterday he would do it only if agreement could be reached on his terms.
Man who never apologised for taking cash from Max Mosley
Tom Watson received £500,000 in donations from the former boss of Formula One’s governing body Max Mosley
Tom Watson’s bid to seize the moral high ground from Jeremy Corbyn will be hampered by his fateful decision to take ‘contaminated’ money from disgraced racing tycoon Max Mosley, critics say.
The Labour deputy leader has been challenged by ardent Corbynistas to return £500,000 in donations to the party which came from the privacy campaigner and former boss of Formula One’s governing body.
But Mr Watson, who doubles as the party’s culture, media and sport spokesman, has so far refused.
A year ago, Corbyn right-hand man John McDonnell asked him to consider sending the cash back after the discovery of a 1960s leaflet linking immigrants with disease which listed Mr Mosley as its publisher.
Mr Watson’s office responded by saying the party would take no further donations from Mr Mosley, son of British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, but insisted the tycoon no longer held such views.
However, former Labour MP David Winnick branded the inherited cash ‘contaminated’, saying it was the same money Oswald Mosley used for his ‘fascist work’.
Mr Watson also came under fire after claiming in 2012 that there was a ‘powerful paedophile network linked to Parliament and No 10’.
Police investigated the claims and found no evidence of any such network.
In 2015, Mr Watson was forced to apologise to Lord Brittan’s widow Diana for causing distress after he described the late Conservative Home Secretary as being ‘as close to evil as any human could get’ after he died. There had been claims the peer was a paedophile – which were later shown to be false.
Mosley is the son of the leader of the British Union of Fascists, Sir Oswald Mosley, pictured
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Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem. It is a complex condition that requires specialized treatment to address both aspects simultaneously. Renton, Washington, is home to several dual diagnosis treatment facilities that provide comprehensive care for individuals facing co-occurring disorders. These facilities offer integrated mental health and addiction treatment programs, ensuring that patients receive the support they need to recover from both conditions. In this article, we will explore the importance of dual diagnosis treatment, the services provided by dual diagnosis rehab centers in Renton, and the benefits of comprehensive co-occurring disorders care.
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual disorders, refer to the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in an individual. These conditions often interact with and exacerbate each other, leading to a complex and challenging situation for those affected. Common co-occurring disorders include depression and alcoholism, anxiety disorders and drug addiction, bipolar disorder and cocaine addiction, and many others.
It is essential to recognize and treat co-occurring disorders simultaneously because addressing only one aspect of the condition can lead to relapse or incomplete recovery. Integrated treatment approaches that target both mental health and addiction issues have been proven to be more effective in helping individuals achieve long-term sobriety and mental well-being.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities in Renton, Washington
Renton, Washington, offers a range of dual diagnosis treatment facilities that specialize in providing comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. These rehab centers understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses and tailor their treatment programs to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously.
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Benefits of Comprehensive Co-Occurring Disorders Care
Comprehensive co-occurring disorders care, offered by dual diagnosis treatment facilities in Renton, Washington, provides numerous benefits for individuals with dual diagnoses. Some of the key advantages of integrated mental health and addiction treatment include:
- Simultaneous Treatment: By addressing both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously, individuals receive a more holistic and comprehensive approach to their recovery.
- Improved Outcomes: Integrated treatment has been shown to improve treatment outcomes, reduce relapse rates, and enhance overall well-being.
- Specialized Expertise: Dual diagnosis treatment facilities in Renton have specialized staff members who are trained to address the unique challenges of co-occurring disorders.
- Supportive Environment: These facilities provide a supportive and understanding environment where individuals can feel safe and supported throughout their recovery journey.
- Continuum of Care: Comprehensive co-occurring disorders care includes aftercare planning and ongoing support, ensuring that individuals have access to the resources they need for long-term recovery.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Me
Dual diagnosis treatment facilities in Renton, Washington, offer comprehensive co-occurring disorders care for individuals facing the challenges of both mental health and addiction issues. These facilities provide integrated mental health and addiction treatment programs, ensuring that patients receive the support they need to recover from both conditions simultaneously. By addressing both aspects of co-occurring disorders, individuals can achieve improved treatment outcomes, long-term sobriety, and mental well-being. If you or a loved one is struggling with co-occurring disorders, consider seeking help from one of the dual diagnosis rehab centers in Renton to embark on a path towards recovery and a healthier future.


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With the pandemic finally slowing down, it seems as though we’re nearing a return to normal. As more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, people are getting excited about a return outside this summer. At the rate people are being vaccinated, it looks like music festivals are ready to return this summer. On Tuesday, the lineup for California’s HARD Summer Music Festival was announced and today, Bonnaroo 2021 is revealing its lineup.
The Manchester, Tennessee festival is a favorite for music fans across the nation. After being forced to suspend operations for a year, Bonnaroo is returning with a solid lineup for the upcoming four-day festival, which takes place September 2-5, 2021. The first day doesn’t present many opportunities for hip-hop fans to have fun but on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there are plenty of acts to keep you entertained.
On the first big day of the festival, Megan Thee Stallion is headlining with additional performances from Run The Jewels, Janelle Monáe, Young Thug, Jack Harlow, Nelly, Omar Apollo, and more. On Saturday, Lizzo and Tame Impala are headlining with openers G-Eazy, Kevin Gates, J.I.D, and more. For the final day, there will be performances from Tyler, The Creator, Lil Baby, Leon Bridges, Flo Milli, Jamila Woods, and others.
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While it may feel premature to announce a major festival return like this, by September, many of us will be vaccinated fully so this could end up being safe. However, with COVID mutations continuing to pop up, current vaccines may be rendered useless by the end of the year. Read more about that here.
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The Ambassador in Korea ( Muccio ) to the Secretary of State
412. Re Deptel 278, March 23. Brief consultation would be most useful and timely. In addition to inflationary situation and political developments I think it desirable to discuss aspects of NSC policy paper,1 MDAP, future of KMAG and ECA, etc. While there are many disturbing developments in situation here, there are equally a number of favorable developments. Projected elections in late May, how they are conducted and their outcome may mark an important turn in developments. I feel consultation should be at earliest in order I may return here well before holding of elections.
Present time is not propitious for making statement on lack of cooperation ROK for following reasons. While recommendations of Economic Stabilization Committee during past two months have encountered [Page 38]many frustrations and delays, some progress has been attained especially during past two weeks and with constant pushing many other measures may be accepted.
Some of the results to date are as follows:
- Food program for current season accepted and now in operation.
- Agreement on program for purchase and distribution cereals in 1950/51 also of basic importance to economy.
- Agreement on procedure for disposition of vested property.
- Passage of measure to implement land reform which Ministry Agriculture says can be gotten underway this season.
- Agreement on pricing of aid supplies.
- Agreement on proposals for elimination of certain subsidies to Government enterprises.
- Agreement on balanced budget for 1950/51 now before the assembly.
- Agreement on Dai Han Coal Corporation.
Latter two have been affected greatly in recent days by delaying tactics, but still hopeful they can be passed by this assembly.
Admittedly results, excepting current year food plan, are yet in paper stage. But progress is being made and we have all pushed Korean counterparts as strongly as possible, and almost to breaking point at times.
Therefore, to make statement on lack of cooperation ROK at this moment would in my opinion not serve helpful purpose and, in fact, might react discouragingly on Korean members of ESC who have gone along with us at times under tremendous opposition.
If there should be a serious hitch in implementing propositions already agreed upon by ESC prior to my departure, public statement would be warranted. I propose to inform President Rhee and few keymen in cabinet and in National Assembly in general way reasons impelling Department to call me back to Washington.


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Shares of Goldman Sachs (GS) are rising modestly this morning, to about $98 each, after the investment banking giant beat earnings estimates for the fourth quarter. Earnings for 2011 came in at $7.46 per share, down about 50% versus last year, as the business has been struggling through a cyclical industry downturn. Still, the company made a $4 billion profit, bought back about 8% of its shares outstanding, and grew book value by 1% in 2011. And yet, the stock is trading about 20% below tangible book value of $120 per share.
I have been making this argument for a while, and holding the stock has not been fun while it has been treading water far below tangible book, but even with a cyclical industry like investment banking, GS stock should not be at these levels. It is really hard to see how the company would face a scenario where book value dropped 20% from here (which is essentially what investors are fearing when the stock trades at $98). If the sub-prime mortgage meltdown barely hit book value at Goldman, I don’t see the European debt crisis doing far more damage. And even if the industry does not turn around as quickly as it has in past cycles, book value will likely go sideways or slightly higher, as we saw in 2011.
For investors to justify the idea that large, well-positioned, and profitable financial institutions should be trading far below tangible book value per share (and GS is far from the only one), one of two scenarios would need to play out. First, the companies would have to have huge unrealized losses already sitting on their books, which when realized would crush book value and wipe out the discount on the shares. Unlikely. Second, the business model would have to break down long term, rendering the firms unprofitable, which would result in a slow degradation of book value (again, narrowing the valuation gap to the downside). Again, unlikely.
Profit margins will likely drop permanently due to the Volcker Rule (no prop trading), but they should stay in positive territory (Goldman’s ROE in 2011 was 6%). That should result in lower price-to-book valuations for these banks versus prior cycles, but not below one. As a result, I think GS and their strong peers should trade for at least tangible book value, which means about 25% upside from here.
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Laws for Renters in a Homeowners' Association
Millions of Americans live in homes regulated by a homeowners' associations. The question of whether these owners should be allowed to rent their homes has become a contentious one for many HOAs. Homeowners' associations worry that renters will neglect the property or misbehave. As a result, many have tightened rules about how often owners can rent, how long renters can stay and what regulations they must follow.
Many HOAs require an interview with the prospective tenant in order to familiarize them with community rules and regulations. They can also stipulate a minimum credit score in order to be approved for move-in. Be prepared to impress or face denial!
Can Homeowners Associations Ban Renters?
In the last decade, many California HOAs, for example, have moved to restrict homeowners' ability to rent out their properties. Homeowners' associations must, however, follow the Fair Housing Act, which means they cannot stipulate what type of person a landlord can or can't rent to. They cannot, for example, ban landlords from renting their homes to families or people of a certain race or gender.
Other Common Homeowners' Association Renter Laws
Many homeowners' associations have rules about how long a homeowner can rent out his space. Some prohibit an owner from renting his home for less than 30 days. A homeowners' association can require that landlords provide tenants with a copy of the homeowners' association rules. They can also require the landlord to provide the homeowners' association with tenant contact information and a copy of the lease. A homeowners' association can also cap the number of units that rent at a given time.
Even when renting property, a homeowner is required to follow the rules and maintenance requirements laid out by the homeowners' association. For example, if the homeowners' association requires an owner to mow the lawn three times a week, he is responsible to make sure this happens, even if he doesn't live in his home. Some homeowners' associations require the landlord to stipulate who will be responsible for fulfilling these obligations in the lease. Others require the landlord to file a written explanation of how he will meet his obligations with the association.
What If the Renter Breaks the Rules?
If a tenant violates a rule, the homeowners' association cannot take action directly against him. Instead, they must notify the landlord of the violation and he must deal with it accordingly. If there is a fine for the rule violation, it will be assessed against the landlord, not the tenant, but the landlord can recoup the amount if the lease stipulates. There are a couple of exceptions: if a tenant breaks a law or commits a crime, the homeowners' association can report that directly to authorities; if he parks illegally, the homeowners' association can tow his car and the tenant is responsible for the associated costs.
John Louis is an award-winning journalist based in Washington, D.C. He attended Columbia University, where he was editor-in-chief of the "Columbia Spectator." He is currently studying law at Georgetown University.


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A windfall from acquisitions that pushed earnings higher at Raleigh-based First Citizens Bank in 2011 wasn’t repeated in 2012.
Profit fell by 29 percent in the fourth quarter of the year and by 31 percent for all of 2012, the bank said in a financial statement.
Read more on First Citizens' (NASDAQ: FCNCA) earnings in the Triangle Business Journal, a sister publication of The Business Journal.
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A large Dutch project named Fyto-V will kick off soon to investigate the application
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The original post was treacherously destroyed, so It must have been worth rebuilding. If your post enabling libertarian votes disappears in a fog of “unexpected block encountered,” report it to me using the contact form below, willya?
Trump did an interview on Fox mentioning the LP getting 4.5% of the vote in 2016, then claiming us as [get this!] Republicans. But instead of legalizing acid and weed and stopping the individual income tax, he whined that he was “somewhat” libertarian and that we were wasting our votes on an anti-aggression platform. Republicans in Congress (the ones who nominated Bush and Mitt Romney) are more concerned with bullying pregnant girls, shooting youths and robbing assets over plant leaves. The real question is, can Trump survive the superstitious cowardice of the Republican Party?
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They always talk about Jill Stein. Jill Stein took, what? Half a percent? Well, I have a Libertarian—I’m somewhat libertarian I have to be honest with you, Rand Paul will tell you that — I have a Libertarian candidate on last time that got, what? Four and a half or so percent? Those are all Republican voters. They’re wasting their vote, because — they have to vote for us. –Trump
The Libertarian Party platform takes 30 minutes to read at LP.org–or listen to as a podcast. Here it is in Brazilian Portuguese: (link)
Legacy representative democracy means entrenched politicians who vote for Prohibition Party planks (shooting kids over plants, bullying pregnant girls), Communist & Econazi Party planks (more taxes and regulations, disarm and surrender, no nukes, ban electric power). Our law-changing spoiler votes change looter priorities by defeating the coercive creeps.(link) Let them try to deploy murderers and abet robbers and prohibitionists after they lose that hand in the till.(link)
God’s Own Prohibitionists prefer Drug Czarism to winning, Their efforts go into laws shooting kids and dogs, and setting up cartel dictatorships abroad to rob and murder the citizens of banana republics–like the Reagan-Bush-Biden Law.(link) These are things the Kleptocracy copied from our competitors–the Prohibition Party that wrecked the economy (link) and the Fabian communist parties that slowly rot the economy while collaborating with foreign dictatorships.(link)
The Libertarian platform has been clear for 48 years.(link) Assistant Drug Czar Biden is likewise a child-shooting, dog-killing, asset forfeiture prohibitionist beholden to communist China. Biden’s Red China has recently executed several Canadians for “drugs.”(link) This is the same Red China from which the deadly plague has wafted worldwide since late 2019. Biden’s China exports plagues and narcotics and inflicts the death penalty for 68 crimes, 44 of which are victimless. Good government gradually elbows aside entrenched, outdated and dangerous monarchies and kleptocracies incapable of grasping reality and legalizing freedom.
Fisher-Pry replacement curve on semi-log graph. Out with monarchy, czars and socialism, in with democracy
This same curve fitting technique shows how the Libertarian vote share is inexorably increasing at an accelerating rate.
Libertarian vote share after Bush asset-forfeiture crash
If you support the force-initiating looter kleptocracy, know that Libertarian spoiler votes will continue beat the bloody snot out of your candidates’ campaigns until you copy our planks. The American Liberal Party made the same offer in 1931.(link) Herbert Hoover wanted the Republican party to adopt a repeal plank in 1932. Instead, National Socialist Republicans lost five elections in a row–and a war.
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Brazilian Sci-fi from 1926 featuring the usual beautiful daughter of a scientist touting prohibition and racial collectivism in America’s Black President 2228 by Monteiro Lobato, translated by J Henry Phillips (link)
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Music festivals are enjoyable on any scale, whether you’re a fan of big events or more intimate ones. These festivals are a great way to bring your community together and celebrate local artists. Planning and hosting a music festival can be an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t have the right tools and knowledge. These tips on how to plan and host a successful local music festival will ensure your attendees leave with a smile on their faces.
Consider the Goal of the Festival
Before planning a local music festival, it’s essential to consider the goal of the event as a whole. Are you hosting the festival as a means to raise funds for a school program? Will the festival be part of a larger event, such as a Fourth of July celebration? Or do you want an opportunity to promote local artists and bring your community together? Understanding your ultimate objective will help you make informed decisions along the way and plan the right type of event for your target audience.
Host Local Artists
Perhaps the best tip for planning a successful local music festival is to book artists who are already members of your community. Hosting local musicians is a great way to showcase rising talent in your area. Creating a lineup that showcases a diverse range of genres ensures that there’s something for everyone at the event. These local artists may not be famous yet, but if you host them at your local music festival, you’ll eventually be able to say, “I knew them when.”
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Consider the Basic Needs of Attendees
When planning a music festival, it’s critical to consider the basic needs of your attendees. Accessible bathrooms, water stations, and comfortable seating options are essential to keep attendees happy and comfortable throughout the day. Renting a restroom trailer for your music festival is the best way to keep everyone happy, as no one enjoys relieving themselves in a stinky portable toilet. Establishing areas around the venue with ample shade and sun protection is also necessary to prevent dehydration and sun exposure.
Promote Your Festival on Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool that can help you promote your festival to a broader audience outside your small local community. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok enable you to create buzz around your event by sharing updates on your lineup, ticket sales, and special promotions. Don’t forget to use relevant hashtags to increase visibility and encourage engagement. Collaborating with local social media influencers is another effective way to reach a wider audience and gain more traction online.