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Tonight marks the second night of the July debates among Democratic candidates with last night's kicking off the second overall debates of familiar candidates like Bernie Sanders and Beto O' Rourke, as well as slightly less familiar candidates like Marianne Williamson. With candidates like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden leading the Democratic conversation, it's easy to forget that there are more people vying for the nomination alongside the 2020 Republican nominee.
To prep you for night 2, we've compiled a second list of Democratic candidates that features all of the candidates that will be debating tonight for your viewing pleasure. Similar to yesterday's list, here you will learn the names of the candidates, what they stand for, if they have a chance at the nomination, and ultimately whether or not they deserve your black vote*. Enjoy.
*Detailed explanations of "do they deserve your black vote" only goes towards candidates polling more than 5 percent from the Black Democratic Primary voter's poll.
July 31 Debate (Night 2)
Cory Booker, Senator From New Jersey; Former Mayor Newark (50)
What He Said:
"I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is left behind…where we see the faces of our leaders on television and feel pride, not shame."
- Running on the politics to uplift the American people.
- Enjoys a vast fundraising base, thanks to long-standing connections to donors around the country.
- Signature Issues: Has been one of the leaders in the Senate on criminal justice reform, but his appeal would most likely center on his call to unify the country.
Can he win the nomination? Possibly. Then again, his close connection to Mark Zuckerberg and Wall Street might make the Democratic party think otherwise.
Does He Deserve Your Black Vote?
*Booker introduced H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African American Act. In addition, he supports establishing a savings account with $1000 in it for every baby born in the U.S. Depending on family income, up to another $2000 a year would be added to the account, which could be accessed for high education payment. Since announcing his campaign, he has introduced the Next Step Act, which would tackle law enforcement practices by prohibiting racial and religious profiling and require implicit bias training. If elected, he plans to grant clemency to nonviolent drug offenders to reform the criminal justice system and scale back the war on drugs. He believes in making Election Day a national holiday and expanding the Voting Rights Act. He joined 14 of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2019 and he created the Environmental Justice Act to strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for communities of color, low-income communities, and indigenous communities. Booker has 4 percent of black Democratic primary voters, according to the latest Morning Consult weekly tracking poll.
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A hundred years ago (or maybe 40 …), I agreed to build a desk for a friend of mine. He had a brand-new Macintosh computer and needed a desk with a slot in the top to allow the fan-feed computer paper to flow through it. (We were really on the bleeding edge back then!)
He had $400 and wanted an oak veneered plywood desk with one drawer. So I got busy. I assembled the carcass and then moved on to the top. I had never made breadboard ends before. My shop had just purchased about 5,000 board feet of red oak lumber at about .50/foot, so I decided to slap a couple ends on the desktop. Then I thought, it would look a lot better if I added a shelf above the desktop at the rear of the desk … which, what the heck, I made from some of that cheap oak lumber and added breadboard ends to that shelf. I am guessing you can see how this continued. I was just having fun building things like extra drawers and sliding dividers.
The day my buddy showed up to get his “$400 plywood desk” was a bit embarrassing. He took one look at is and said, “I can’t afford that!” To which I answered it was still just $400. Both of us found it a bit awkward.
The cows came home when a mutual friend of ours called me up a week later and said “Hey, build me a desk just like the one you made for Dave!”
Today, Nicole Kenefic is the owner and interior designer at KDA Furniture & Interiors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It’s a position she says has its roots back when she was a little girl, tagging along with her general contractor father to his jobsites.
Whether she was pushing a broom, mixing mortar for the masons, or taking out trash, “it just made me understand and appreciate all the hard work that it takes to make a project from start to finish,” Nicole said. So much so that, by the time she was in high school, “I already knew that I wanted to go into this line of work of some sort.”
Majoring in interior design in college, Nicole “quickly found that I wanted to do more than just interior design.” She also obtained a degree in engineering, “and that gave me the ability to speak more clearly when I was on a jobsite because I had a better understanding of, if I wanted a wall moved, I knew that it in fact could be moved. It wasn’t that I was depending on someone else’s knowledge.”
The ability to create shop drawings and envision structures also comes in handy for her work at KDA, which has both an interior design side and a custom furniture side. “Having my design background allows me to push out of the box a little bit more and know that when I present an idea to a customer that’s unique, I can present that knowing that we can also actually build it, instead of just this fictitious drawing that can’t ever come to fruition because it’s not possible.”
Being able to figure out “how things really go together, how you layer the materials and assemble the materials from a raw goods standpoint to become a real work of art” helps both the clients and the builders, Nicole said. It also helps her, as the business owner, with cost estimates. “When I draw it, I draw it as if we’re building it because then I can do my take-off list for materials and come up with a quote pretty quickly,” she said.
What those materials are depend on the customer’s choices, but KDA keeps the hardwood species hickory, red oak, maple, walnut and cherry in stock – lately, Nicole said, she’s been seeing more requests for cherry and walnut, with walnut having been “huge for us this year.”
As mentioned, KDA will work with customer requests, for projects across the U.S. – including in a couple of areas that have become subspecialties for the company, such as furniture for Montessori schools and opticians’ offices.
The Montessori schools’ furniture is designed to align with the self-directed learning philosophy, in which each student could be working on a separate project each day, with the teacher rotating among a small cadre of students. “The furniture is more of an open concept: there’s no backs on the shelving, so if a teacher’s sitting on the floor with a student, they can see through to the rest of the classroom; there’s no barriers,” Nicole explained. The Montessori furniture is also “environmentally friendly as much as possible: low VOCs on the finish, clear coat maple, no stains.”
The optical furniture subspecialty dates to KDA’s first collaboration with an architect who specialized in optical, back in 2001, slightly before Nicole began working for the company as an interior designer. As an employee, she was able to support the husband and wife who were then owners with both the design side and the custom woodworking side of the business. When the original owners later became snowbirds, then retired, she gained more managerial experience and eventually acquired the company.
The architect’s original impetus for contacting the firm was to make the cabinets where eyeglass frames are displayed look more like furniture than an industrial fixture. “He wanted it to be pieces of furniture that coordinated with his architecture throughout the space. Typically, the optical sales department is a form of revenue for the practice, and so they really want those to sparkle like a jewelry display case, so a bit more higher-end,” Nicole said. The partnership with that architect – who also does other medical offices – has continued. “That allows him and his team to draw up whatever units they want in whatever color, stain, whatever kind of molding, and it will all coordinate with his building, and it gives that full experience for their projects.” KDA also now does other optical jobs, too.
Large quantity jobs, however, remain a rarity. “Typically, our projects have quantities of one, two or three,” Nicole said. Speaking of her shop employees, she said, “If I give them a quantity of 20, they just roll their eyes at me. They’re craftsmen; they want to get in the weeds and try to figure out how to solve a problem. Usually, whoever is pulling the raw material for the project, I’ve instructed what that full project is and so, once they’ve finished that job, they clean and they wrap and they put it on our truck, and they deliver and they install it. So they get to see that whole project go from start to finish, and they have all told me many times how much they appreciate that because they get to see the final piece in the final setting.”
Nicole estimates that 75 percent of the projects produced at KDA are still cut by hand. The business did acquire a CNC router a couple of years ago, through a loan from Stearns Bank; Nicole and one other shop employee are trained to program the CNC. “So sometimes I’m programming it in my office and sending that information out to the CNC and I have another guy just loading that table pushing the go button. Then the person that’s running the machine at that time doesn’t have to have any more understanding than how to load and offload that table.”
Depending on the project, sometimes, with the CNC, “we can drill all the hinge holes and the handle holes and things like that while we’re running the cuts of the board,” Nicole said. However, “If it’s a hardwood frame-and-panel door, I’m happy to get those handles and hinges and everything like that to do the final details. I’ve got my screw gun and my drill.”
While not in the shop on a daily basis, “I often go out there and work, especially if we’re hot on a deadline and we need more help,” she said.
Among her shop employees, “the youngest guy that’s been here the least amount of time, he’s been here for 10 years. We have two guys that are only 35 years old, and our oldest guy is 41 – so we’re all right within the same age group, and are going to be doing this for a long time,” Nicole said. “I’m just really excited about my team that I have here and I can only imagine what it’s going to be 10, 15, 20 years from now.”
Learn how to build cabinet door frames using a rail and stile router bit set. Most cabinet doors – especially if they are made in a factory – have frames that are assembled with rail and stile joints, also commonly called cope and stick joints. These joints feature a decorative profile, such as a flat shaker edge, a rounder, or an ogee, that frames the panel, and a groove that contains the panel. Building cabinet doors is easy when you have a rail and stile router bit set to cut these joints.
Stay warmer this winter in your unheated shop, garage or shed with this new Forced Air Heater from CRAFTSMAN. It offers variable heat settings from between 40,000 to 60,000 BTU and an adjustable heat angle so you can find the intensity that suits your needs and work area best. It’s rated to heat spaces up to 1,500 square feet.
The heater has electronic ignition to make start-ups easy, and it will operate for up to 10-1/2 hours on a single 20-lb. propane tank. A 10-ft. hose keeps the fuel tank a safe distance from the heater. The unit will shut off automatically if it overheats.
Rugged steel construction and a fully enclosed base ensure durability, while a top handle makes the heater easy to transport or to move around when it’s in operation. Aside from propane, using the heater also requires household current to operate the internal electric fan.
I want to scroll cut thin slabs of tree trunks, keeping the bark intact. Is there a chemical or process that will shrink the bark permanently to the slab? – Louis Goaziou
Tim Inman: If you have the option, select the wood for the purpose. Some trees hold their bark tight even after dying; others drop their bark freely upon death. Bark is “Mother Nature’s Plastic Bag.” It is a membrane designed in most cases to hold moisture inside and not let it out willingly. Thus, you might expect a damp layer under the bark between it and the wood. This makes bonding the bark very difficult. Once the wood is completely dry, the bark is often very prone to falling off — sometimes in slabs, other times it just crumbles. So, to answer your question better, there is no chemical I know of that will prevent the bark from relaxing and letting go if that is what the wood is predestined to do. Remember, as the wood dries, it shrinks. The bark may not shrink the same. This will further cause the bark to pull away. Though I have not tried this myself, you might investigate the benefits of soaking the joining surfaces with an epoxy adhesive. Polyester resins might work, too.
Chris Marshall: In an article about turning natural edge bowls, our woodturning expert Ernie Conover recommended harvesting the tree or limb in the colder winter months of December through February, in order to have the best odds of the bark remaining on the turning blank.
“You can somewhat combat the ‘bark falling off’ tendency by treating it with thin cyanoacrylate ‘super’ glue as you turn to increase the bark’s bond to the piece,” Conover says. “The cyanoacrylate becomes indispensible for beginning and experienced turners alike if you attempt to turn a natural edge piece from wood harvested in the warmer months.”
Jorgensen’s 3700-HD Bar Clamps feature solid iron castings and heavy-duty steel bars to generate up to 1,000 pounds of clamping pressure. A fast-action sliding jaw and triple-disc hardened steel clutch mechanism make adjusting these clamps fast and their holding power secure. The ACME-threaded 1/2-in. steel screw and clamp head are capped with pads made of thick, durable plastic to protect your workpiece, while an orange-baked enamel finish on the castings helps prevent corrosion from glue drips. The clamps stand upright and parallel on your work surface for ease of placement and adjustment.
Use your bench vise and a pipe clamp to hold narrow or wide boards on the bench top for planning or other work. No bench dogs or dog holes required. With this simple fixture a pipe clamp is held securely in the vise while still allowing for adjustment of the pipe clamp. It will hold boards from 13/16″ wide to the length of your pipe. Can be made from a single 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 16-1/4″ board.
“Every time I start a project with a set of plans, I expect a different result: namely, that everything will come out as specified. It doesn’t, but when I finally get it sorted out and I fire off a letter to the Pope that there’s been another miracle in Worcester, I get no response. That result is always the same.” – Jeff Kelly
And, yes, it is even colder this week – but we seem to be getting no sympathy. – Editor
“Here, in Moffat, Colorado, we’ve had several minus 20 mornings and some snow almost every day– so it’s not going away anytime soon! *Grin* – dueling cold weather reports!” – Bob Adler
But we did get some responses to warm our hearts. – Editor
“I really enjoy your weekly Journal updates. I learn so much from you and get motivated to get back into my workshop. Thank you for your efforts and fine magazine.” – Michael Moore
Tables like this one can go by several names: hall table, a console table or a sofa table. Well, po-tay-to, po-tah-to; to-may-to, to-mah-to; it doesn’t really matter what you call it — I’m going with “hall table,” since I’m putting it in the hall. Overall, it just matters that it looks good. Plus, it’s a nice exercise in basic woodworking.
I chose to make my table out of walnut. After cutting my walnut lumber into manageable sized chunks, my first building task was to work on the legs. I ripped a board of walnut into two pieces, each of which could yield two legs for this pretty standard style of four-legged table. I first crosscut the boards to the legs’ finished length of 29-5/8″ on the table saw. I made these cuts with my miter gauge set to 5°, which is the angle of splay I wanted to maintain.
You might notice also that these legs are subtly tapered. I laid out my desired taper on the leg boards, marking lines that tapered from 2″ at the top of the legs to 3/4″ at the bottom. I lined up these marks on my tapering jig and then ripped all four legs using the jig.
I also needed to rip the upper cross braces to width; they connect the tops of the legs. I’m reaching the point in my woodworking where I want to experiment more aesthetically. In the past, I probably would have cut these pieces out of stock the same thickness as the legs. This time around, though, I made them from thinner stock.
My next markups were to lay out the joinery: I used one of the cross braces I had cut to mark out the notches in the legs where the cross braces are joined to the legs, and I also marked out the location of a dado on the legs that will hold the low shelf. See Drawings for the location of the dadoes.
I machined the dadoes and notches on my table saw using a dado blade and miter gauge. Cut them at 5° to the edge (again, see the Drawings). Now it’s time to cut the cross braces (mostly) to length; I left them just a tad over-long so that I’d be able to use a hand saw to cut the angle to match the legs and sand them flush during assembly.
I then turned my attention to the casework portion of this table. My material for the table sides, bottom and back — because I had it on hand from other projects — consisted of walnut plywood, with hardwood strips to cover up the plywood edges.
Obviously, if you have hardwood on hand or prefer to use it for the entire project, go ahead. I, on the other hand, roughed out the pieces for the back, bottom and sides, then I ripped and glued on the hardwood strips. Once they were dry, I sanded them flush.
I cut a 45° bevel on both ends of the long bottom piece and on the bottom end of each of the short side pieces. I also cut a 1/4″-deep by 3/8″- wide rabbet along the back edges of the plywood pieces, which will eventually capture the back panel.
My next step was to glue up the casework. I laid my boards out flat and end to end: the ends of the sides and bottom that are joined together with bevels were taped together with blue masking tape to serve as temporary “hinges.”
I applied a thin coat of glue onto both faces of these joints, then folded the assembly up into its correct shape. I used a long bar clamp to hold the ends and bottom square to one another while the glue dried.
As that cured, I sanded and finished those pieces that would be hard to access once assembly was complete.
My next cuts, made the following night after work, were for the table’s top and the shelf. I left the shelf oversized at this point, in order to do more assembly later on in the building process.
The top, however, was cut to final dimensions (see Material List). I then used a chamfer bit in my router to cut a 45° chamfer on the underside of the table’s top. It’s a bit more subtle than my usual sharp bevels, but again, it was part of my aesthetic experimentation with this piece.
The decorative stretchers, made next, are both structural and add an attractive detail: they support the long plywood pieces to help prevent sagging. I marked out one of these pieces, then made the cuts on the band saw — sort of.
My band saw blade was too wide to get close to the radius I had drawn, so I just nibbled close to the line, then sanded the rough area to the line to complete the shaping. Since I wanted the decorative stretchers to match, after I had finished with the first one, I used it as a guide for tracing onto the second blank.
I was then able to rough the second one out on the band saw. From here, I taped the two together and template-routed the second stretcher to match the first.
Assembling the Table
With all pieces cut, except for the drawer, I was ready to start assembling my table. The legs are attached directly to the casework sides using screws — they’ll be hidden by the drawer.
To install the stretchers, I secured them with a screw driven down through the drawer carcass at the center point of each stretcher. I also drove screws through the legs and into the ends of the stretchers, but this created visible screw holes. To camouflage their screw heads, I first drilled a recess (sometimes called a counterbore) at each screw hole with a 3/8″ bit, creating a place for the screw heads to “hide,” then I cut tapered screw plugs out of my scrap wood from the project to cover up the holes. Once I made sure the grain orientation matched the rest of the surface and sanded down the plugs, they became pretty much invisible — unless you look really, really closely.
My method of choice for attaching the walnut table top to the rest of the plywood casework was four Domino joints. (If you don’t have a Festool Domino machine, you can use dowels and get good results, too.) The Dominoes go from the top of the plywood into the underside of the top. After making the cuts in the plywood, I rested the top in position in order to mark where the cuts on the underside would need to be.
With that done, I was still not quite ready to glue the top down. Instead, I first installed the shelf between the legs, fitted into the dadoes I made earlier. I cut the shelf to size by referencing the space between the dadoes in the legs. The shelf, like the stretchers, is attached with screws, which are then hidden with plugs. (I figured I was already making the other plugs, why not just make more?) With the shelf in place, I attached the top.
Building the Drawer
As you may have noticed, I’ve been mentioning that this table has a drawer — and its construction is next up. The drawer is just a simple box that slides tightly into the cubbyhole created by the casework. No rails, no hardware. The front and back pieces get a rabbet to accept the drawer sides, and the drawer side pieces get a groove for a bottom panel.
I used hardwood for the front panel and 3/4″ plywood for the sides and back. It probably would have been more appropriate to use 1/2″ plywood or solid stock but, again, I was just making use of whatever I had on hand.
I rough-cut all the drawer pieces slightly oversized. Then I planed the solid walnut front panel down to about a 1″ thickness. I carefully fit the drawer front piece (cutting, then test fitting) to get it to the exact width it needed to be. I used that setting on my table saw to cut the drawer sides to their exact widths as well.
I used the same fit-and-cut process with the drawer back piece to find the exact length I needed and transferred that over to the drawer front. This drawer needs to fit the opening snugly. I marked out the rabbet on the drawer front to fit the plywood sides. Stepping to the table saw, I cut these rabbets by first crosscutting on the table saw, then employing a jig to run the piece vertically for the second cut to complete the joint.
I then plowed the grooves that hold the bottom in the side pieces and used that mark to determine how wide to cut the back piece to finalize it. That’s because the drawer back is narrower than the sides and front so that the bottom panel can slide in under the drawer back and be pin-nailed securely to it after the drawer is assembled. (You can find these measurements in the Drawings.)
Before assembling the drawer, I shaped a cutout on the drawer front to act as a drawer pull. I made this negative space cutout on the table saw so that it fit my hand. I also shaped a small rabbet around the perimeter of the drawer front to make the reveal between the drawer and the forward edges of the carcass a little more uniform and to provide a nice shadow line. With this work behind me, it was finally time to glue up and assemble the drawer, putting the drawer bottom in last. Be sure your drawer box is square when clamped up.
Final Assembly Details
As the drawer box glue-up was drying, I attached a 1/4″ plywood back panel into the carcass opening formed by the rabbets I had cut earlier.
Now it was time to do the final sanding and apply a finish. For this project, I opted for several coats of drying oil followed by a coat of paste wax. Oil and wax is a great solution to warm up the walnut’s color, and the finish is easily touched up, if needed. This was a fun project to build and, call it what you will, it now looks great in our hallway.
Chris Salomone got into woodworking and designing furniture in 2008, when he and his wife bought a house and needed to fill it. This led to community college woodworking classes, then to building custom furniture through his foureyesfurniture.com business, and then to his YouTube channel, where he hopes to entertain and inspire you with the videos of his designs and builds.

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If you’re into step-back three-pointers or 40-foot jumpers, Ben Simmons isn’t your type of player. But to diminish his impact and claim he’s “overrated” couldn’t be further from the truth. As a result, Simmons ripped into a Washington Wizards commentator for questioning the praise he receives.
During a conversation with Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, Simmons made it clear that wolves don’t entertain the opinions of sheep.
“He’s like a 5’5 commentator for the Wizards, I can’t give it too much attention,” Simmons said. He then took to Instagram where he posted a picture of broadcaster Justin Kutcher in a bathrobe. “Another casual,” he wrote.
During the Sixers’ contest against the Wizards last week, Kutcher gave his unsolicited opinion regarding Ben Simmons and teammate Tobias Harris.
“I’ve said it before and I know I’ll take flack for it…I think Ben Simmons is one of, if not the most, overrated players in the NBA,” Kutcher said. “He’s gotten so much love and attention that people are not paying attention to what Tobias Harris is actually doing on the floor.”
As expected, Kutcher was hit with a wave of backlash for these comments, forcing him to take to Twitter where he doubled down on these comments.
“Yep, I said that Ben Simmons is one of the most overrated plyrs in the NBA, and I stand by it,” he wrote before claiming that a potential Defensive Player of the Year isn’t worthy of an All-Star Game appearance of All-NBA consideration. “I didn’t say he was BAD, just not as good as everyone makes him out to be. GREAT defender, potential DPOY, but I think he’s made All League/All Star Teams based on hype. And..goodnight.”

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KEOLIS confirmed in a statement issued on December 23 that it has sold its German rail activities to Team Treuhand, part of the Noerr Group.
The French National Railways (SNCF) subsidiary signed an agreement with Westphalia-Lippe Local Transport (NWL), Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and Lower Saxony Transport Authority (LNVG), which all oversee railway activities in North-Rhine Westphalia as well as the province of Overjissel in the Netherlands, to transfer ownership on December 15.
Team Treunand will become the new shareholder of Keolis’ German activities, which comprise four contracts in North Rhine-Westphalia operated under the Eurobahn brand: Maas-Rhine-Lippe, the Hellweg, the Teutoburger Wald, and Ostwestfalen-Lippe.
Team Treunand will operate the services under its SG Eurobahn subsidiary. The existing management team will remain in place overseeing operations and 900 employees. Keolis says that services will continue with no changes for passengers.
The agreement is expected to come into effect on December 31 after regulatory approvals have been secured from the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Recovery, pending approval by the Participation and Transfer Commission. Reports on the sale in September suggest that Keolis had agreed to finance the current contractual obligations and the remaining deficits over the remaining contractual periods, some of which stretch to 2032.
Keolis says the agreement is the result of nearly 18 months of discussions after the company decided to refocus its strategic priorities. The move follows long-running discussions over the inability of contract holders to make money due to issues beyond their control, such as rising staff costs, the cost of funding compensation for delays, and the high level of DB Networks’ infrastructure work, failures, and problems that cause some of the delays as well as additional costs. Similar pressures resulted in Netherlands Railways (NS) subsidiary Abellio to give up its activities in the Ruhr region of Germany from February 1 2022, with three operators confirmed as the company’s replacement last week.
Keolis has been active in Germany since 2000 with its four contracts covering 15 lines on 1000km of track. It carried around 40 million passengers per year before the Covid-19 pandemic.


Porsche is launching a recall campaign concerning its new 911 GT3 type 992 which may have a problem with the anchoring of the seat belt which could detach from the seat during an accident.
The information comes from the NHTSA which launched an information campaign under the number 22V803000, concerning 15 Porsche 911 GT3 type 992 manufactured in 2022. An incorrectly tightened seat belt anchor can come loose during an accident, which increases the risk of injury. The screw that secures the seat belt lower anchor to the seat frame may not have been properly tightened at the factory.
The American importer Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is thus recalling certain 2022 911 GT3 vehicles. The internal Porsche reference is ANB6. A recall campaign in Europe should also take place in order to check the correct tightening of the fixing screw on each seat.
The owners concerned will be contacted in order to go to the Porsche Center in order to carry out this verification. Dealers will replace and retighten the screws. If the screw threads are damaged, the seat frame will also be replaced. Repairs will be carried out free of charge.


In his book, Deep Economy (pp. 71-73), Bill McKibben recounts the possibility of greater local food production and sustainable farming practices through the experience of Cuba during America’s blockade of the island.
Prior to the blockade, Cuba grew a lot of sugar and shipped most of it to the Soviet Union, which the Soviets bought at a highly-subsidized rate. They also sent back to Cuba all the wheat, rice, tractors, oil, fertilizers, and pesticides the island nation could use to maintain its monocultural farming system. The system was highly-centralized, highly mechanized, and bathed in chemicals sent by the Soviets.
Once the blockade began, Cuba had to reimagine its food system, or else its people would starve. Smaller-scale, diversified operations, urban farming, and local food markets popped up everywhere. Also, without the poisonous fertilizers and pesticides, Cuba became “what may be the world’s largest working model of a semi-sustainable agriculture.”
McKibben doesn’t romanticize the situation. He notes that the prior diets of around 3,000 calories changed to roughly 1,900 calories daily. And certain vitamin deficiencies were common amongst the populace. Still, you can see the possibilities. Sustainable agriculture and non- to lightly-processed foods met most of Cuba’s nutrition needs. If other locales with sustainable food systems could have traded with Cuba, could their gaps have been filled?
Now is the time for America to reimagine its food system. Here are just a couple of reasons why:
• According to the Union of Concerned Scientists: “Only about 2 percent of U.S. farmland is used to grow fruits and vegetables, while 59 percent is devoted to commodity crops.”
• The Union of Concerned Scientists also reports that “[T]he industrial model that dominates our nation’s agriculture—a model that neglects soils, reduces diversity, and relies too heavily on fertilizers and pesticides—makes US farms susceptible to climate impacts in several ways. The combination of advancing climate change and an already-vulnerable industrial system is a perfect storm that threatens farmers’ livelihoods and our food supply.”
How can we engage the populace and our leaders so they want to dream up and commit to a different food system? How can we demand change on a timeline that reflects the needed urgency?


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Massage for Cats
Cats and kittens engage in all manner of athletics. They:
Walk along Narrow Surfaces,
Like human athletes, they need to be able to move comfortably, avoid injury and recover from the injuries they can't avoid. In short, cats benefit from massage as much as any other athletes.
For some cats, bodywork is just the thing. For others, it's unthinkable! If your cat doesn't mind being touched gently by strangers and isn't so shy she feels the need to hide when visitors come, she may benefit from and enjoy feline massage.
Cats who can benefit from massage include
Older cats with arthritis and other joint conditions,
Cats and kittens recovering from recent injury,
Cats who have been injured in the past and continue to limp or move awkwardly,
Older cats with poor circulation
Cats and kittens who have been, or are about to be confined for an extended period, (such as when being boarded or shipped),
Cats distressed before or after visits to the vet, baths or grooming,
Show cats who need to be relaxed and look their best,
Feline actors who must remain calm and comfortable throughout a day's filming or photo shoot,
Any cat who can't get enough gentle, respectful stroking!
What professional feline massage can do for your cat
Calm and Relax,
Sooth Sore Muscles and Joints,
Improve flexibility and Range of Motion,
Restore Natural Balance,
Aid in Recovery from Injury or Surgery,
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Introductory feline bodywork sessions may be as short as 15 minutes, but most cats who are good candidates for massage come to luxuriate (as only cats can!) during their massages; purring, stretching, falling asleep or relaxing completely.
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text: The Chickasha Public Library’s StoryWalk kick-off event will be from 10 a.m. to noon on June 1 along the Centennial Park walking path. In addition to the story, there will also be activities for children. The StoryWalk is a permanent fixture at the park, with books changing periodically. The StoryWalk idea originated at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library as a way fun way to get families outdoors and reading. The first book on display will be The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The first story will be on display throughout June and a new one will be displayed in July. Visitors to the park are encouraged read the book, then visit the Chickasha Public Library, located at 527 W Iowa Ave., to fill out a short survey about your experience. Children who participate in the StoryWalk will receive a free picture book. This project is funded in part through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funds for the books were provided by local organizations, AAUW, Altrusa, Lions Club, and PEO Chapter FV.

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RTÉ Documentary "Let The Rest Of The World Go By" selected by Broadcast Magazine as a hot pick for MIPCOM"
‘The story went viral even before the doc came out, which shows there is interest around the world' Around four years ago, Dublin-based film-maker DonalMoloney got a call from a journalist friend, tipping him off about an unusual story. “Two straight guys, Matt Murphy and MichaelO'Sullivan, were about to get married to avoid inheritance tax,” he says. “My friend told me that Matt remembered me from a photographic job I had done a decade earlier, so my production partner Patricia Murphy and I went to have a coffee with them.” Murphy and O'Sullivan askedMoloney if he would shoot a video of the wedding – but the film-maker sensed there was a bigger story to tell.The result was Let The Rest Of TheWorld Go By, a doc for Irish public broadcaster RTÉ. Aired in early 2021, it was a smash hit – securing a 40% share in a Monday primetime slot. For Moloney, the inheritance tax angle was simply the gateway to a compelling tale of love and friendship: “Matt and Michael had known each other earlier in their lives – and reconnected much later. Matt by this time was old and frail, while Michael's life had taken a turn for the worse and he was living in his car. Matt suggested Michael become his carer – in return for a roof over his head.” Their friendship blossomed – to the point that Matt told Michael he would leave him the house when he died. When it became clear that inheritance tax would devalue that offer, the two decided to get married to protect the value of the asset. Moloney says the pair allowed him to see “their intimate lives”. The final film displays a complex range of emotions. Rooted in friendship, companionship and respect, it captures the warm humour of the two men, and embeds issues such as homelessness, loneliness and depression into the narrative. Perhaps surprisingly, there was no serious blowback against Murphy andO'Sullivan tying the knot. The 2015 law changes enabling same-sex couples to wed were obviously meant for the gay community – but they didn't resent the union, says Moloney. The doc is now being sold internationally by RTÉ distribution arm RTÉ Global, which has secured early pick-ups from UR in Sweden, and in-flight specialist Spafax. “The story went viral even before the doc came out, which shows there is interest around the world,” saysMoloney. “Matt and Michael are big characters, and the themes of love and friendship are universal.”


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This article engages Judith Butler's Parting Ways as a way to rethink the relations between critique and belonging as two aspects of contemporary political subjectivities. I argue that for Butler critique is an action performed by corporeal subjects. As such, it depends on cohabitation being an ontological condition. Belonging, in the sense of sharing a place with others, assesses an affirmative stance - the commitment to safeguard the common conditions for a plurality of lives. The first part of the article regards Butler's theorization of cohabitation and plurality as a framework in which the corporeal and embodied relations with others who share a place serve as a condition for critique rather than its limit. I argue that Butler's Arendtian social ontology aims to offer a vision of political subjectivity that differs from contemporary forms of subjectivation. I further argue that in order to promote such vision of political subjectivity, a detailed description of cohabitation is required as a multi-layered affective and emotional relation with one's surroundings. The second part of the article focuses on how Butler performs in her text this alternative vision of political subjectivity that affirms pluralization as a normative principle. By studying Butler's account of her Jewishness as well as textual practices shaping the text, I argue that belonging can become a formative aspect of the critical subject through the acts of norms on one's body as well as by critical engagement.
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|Journal||Redescriptions: Political Thought, Conceptual History and Feminist Theory|
|State||Published - 2021|
Bibliographical noteFunding Information:
This research was supported by the ISRAEL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (grant No. 2540/20).
© 2021 The Author(s).
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Trails at Antoine Peak are multi-use and popular with hikers and equestrian riders. Be alert and ready to yield appropriately.
This trail is exclusively on a decommissioned doubletrack road that circumnavigates Antoine Peak. It provides a good, non-technical run with a mix of climbs and descents and numerous viewpoints interspersed along shady forested slopes. It can be ridden in either direction and both ends of this trail are accessed from Antoine's Summit Trail.

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We are back !!!
Well let me say Uber was the way we did it and it was ALSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got our luggage made the call, waited 5 min picked up, 40min later setting in front of our hotel 47$ with tip
didn't touch luggage after baggage claim
have ridden the tri rail before and it is cheaper by far but luggage is a mess and a 90min + ride not so nice. then had to get to hotel,
would do it again in a heart break
Had a great Cruise also
Ubered back to FLL from port of Miami 35 min ride 49$ with tip.
no shared rides, no trains, no shuttles, no headaches


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Hey I'm sure some of you guys know a good way to fix a cracked stock. My Mauser has a large crack behind the bolt. It wasn't there before I went to the range and shot it some. I dunno if the previous owner just pushed it back together before selling it or if me shooting it caused it to crack. Either way, I'd like to fix it before it splits any worse. I'll put some pictures of it up later tonight if possible. I'd rather not damage the finish if I can get away with it.


December 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Persons In Charge Of Possession (PICOPs) are being asked to undertake two possessions at the same time, according to one reporter. In areas where the third rail system is in operation the workload is increased, as PICOPs have to take isolations as well as compile the possession packs. It is felt by the reporter that this procedure is compromising safety as it significantly increases the risk of mistakes being made.
The reporter believes that the possession packs are compiled by the Operational Delivery Managers (ODMs) in other areas. Could NRl clarify the following:
NR would like to thank the reporter for bringing their concerns
to our attention.
Are PICOPs allowed to be responsible for taking two possessions at the same time, when they are also responsible for taking isolations? If this is the case could this procedure be put in writing?
PICOPs are permitted to undertake more than one possession under the current process. This has been clarified with the NR training department. This also applies to the taking of isolations on DC lines in association with taking the possession(s). When one or more possessions are being managed in conjunction with isolations each possession is reviewed on its own merit of its complexity by the ODM.
As there is no formal clarification for managing multiple possessions a review will be undertaken to set out a formal criteria for managing more than one possession, which will include isolations.
Who is responsible for compiling the possession packs - the ODMs
or the PICOPs?
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Growing up, Rolando Alvarado was always a fan of the air-cooled Volkswagen scene and it quickly became a personal goal of his to acquire a 1965 Type II Volkswagen Bus.
Regarded as one of the most sought-after model Buses in the world, the Type II Volkswagen Bus was a forerunner of the modern cargo and passenger vans.
The Type II Bus is also known as the Splittie due to the front split –windows. The Type II Bus was commissioned due to the needs of a post-war Germany. Ben Pon, a Dutch fellow (who was actually a major importer of VW Beetles to the United States), was responsible for convincing the Volkswagen factory that a commercial transporter was needed after the Second World War. He drew up sketches of his idea of a “box on wheels”. In 1950, the Type II Bus was born – without rear windows or bumpers. They were originally based on the VW Beetle chassis but that chassis proved to be too weak for the production of a larger bus thus a new chassis was designed specifically for it.
The coolest thing about this particular splittie has to be its engine bay!
This engine started off as a 1600cc motor, but was bored out to an astonishing 2276cc with ported and polished heads, AA 94mm forged ceramic coated pistons, custom designed heads with turbo chambers including matching ported and modified end castings. That’s not all – let’s not forget the most obvious thing that draws your eye when looking into the engine bay – the Garrett T3/T4 Turbo set-up!!! This turbocharged air cooled setup is good for about 235hp with 12lbs of boost on pump gas.
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Are you looking for a martingale dog collar on dog? Martingale dog collars are a popular choice among dog owners, known for the safety reasons their unique design that provides both control and comfort during walks and training sessions. In this article, we will explore the world of Martingale dog collars, highlighting their benefits, proper usage, and why they’re favored by many pet owners.
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Table of Contents
- 1 What Are Martingale Dog Collars?
- 2 How Do Martingale Collars Work?
- 3 What are The Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar?
- 4 Choosing the Right Size for Your Dog
- 5 How to Properly Put On a Martingale Collar
- 6 Training with Martingale Collars
- 6.1 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Positive Reinforcement
- 6.2 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Leash Training
- 6.3 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Discourage Pulling
- 6.4 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Redirect Focus
- 6.5 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Consistency is Key
- 6.6 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Practice Patience
- 6.7 Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Professional Help
- 7 Why Regal Is the Best Choice for Martingale Collars?
- 8 Purchase a Regal Martingale Collar Now!
What Are Martingale Dog Collars?
Martingale dog- wearing martingale collars are specialized canine accessories designed to provide a unique blend of control and comfort during walks and training sessions. Unlike traditional collars, they offer a distinct approach to leash management. The key feature of a Martingale dog collar is its limited-slip design, which consists of a main loop that encircles the dog’s neck and a smaller loop connected to the leash. When the dog pulls or exerts tension, the smaller loop tightens slightly, ensuring that the collar stays securely in place without choking or causing discomfort. This feature makes Martingale collars an excellent choice for dogs that tend to back out of their collars or have narrower heads, such as Greyhounds and Whippets.
How Do Martingale Collars Work?
Martingale collars, often referred to as “limited-slip collars,” work on a simple yet effective principle to provide control and comfort for dogs during walks and training. These collars have gained popularity for their ability to prevent dogs from slipping out or escaping, especially if they have narrower or narrow heads, or a knack for backing out of traditional collars. Here’s how Martingale collars operate:
Martingale collars consist of two loops. The primary control loop, which goes around the dog’s neck, is usually made of soft fabric, such as nylon or leather, ensuring comfort. The secondary loop, which connects to the leash, is typically made of the same material. The key difference is in the second loop, which tightens under tension.
When tension is applied to the leash, the secondary loop of the Martingale collar tightens. This prevents the collar from becoming too loose and maintains its position around the dog’s neck. The snug fit ensures that the collar won’t slip off, addressing the escape artist tendencies of some dogs.
Even Pressure Distribution
Unlike a choke collar, chains or prong collars, Martingale collars distribute pressure evenly around the dog’s neck. This prevents choking or causing discomfort to the dog, making it a humane choice for controlling dogs that pull on the leash.
Balancing Control and Comfort
Martingale collars provide a balance between control and comfort. They allow for gentle correction during walks or training without causing harm or distress to the dog. This makes them an ideal choice for positive reinforcement training methods.
What are The Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar?
Martingale collars offer several benefits that make them a popular choice among dog owners. These unique collars provide a gentle and effective way to better control dogs during walks and training, addressing specific needs that other collars might not. Here are some key benefits of using a Martingale collar:
One of the primary advantages of Martingale collars is their ability to prevent small dogs’ from slipping out of the collar. This is particularly important for dogs with narrower heads, like Greyhounds, Whippets, or Afghan Hounds. The limited-slip design ensures that the collar stays snug and secure, reducing the risk of your dog escaping during walks.
Reducing Choking Risks
Unlike choke chains or slip collars, Martingale collars are designed to distribute pressure evenly across tight collar and around the dog’s neck. This prevents choking or gagging, promoting a safer and more comfortable experience for your dog. The collar tightens only to a certain extent, ensuring that it doesn’t become too tight or constricting.
Martingale collars offer gentle control during walks and training sessions. When your dog pulls on the leash, the collar provides subtle guidance without causing discomfort or harm. This makes them an excellent choice for positive reinforcement training methods many dogs, promoting good behavior without resorting to punitive measures or excessive barking.
Ideal for Daily Wear
Martingale collars are designed for daily wear. They are comfortable and safe for your dog to wear throughout the day. While it’s recommended to remove the collar when your dog is indoors and not supervised, you can rely on a Martingale collar for a wide range of activities.
These collars are versatile and suitable for various dog breeds, not just those with narrower heads. They can be effective for any dog that benefits from the added security and control they offer. Whether you have a strong puller or a dog that’s prone to slipping out of their regular collar sometimes, a Martingale collar can be a valuable training tool too.
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Choosing the Right Size for Your Dog
Selecting the correct size for your dog’s Martingale collar is crucial to ensure their comfort and safety during walks and training. Follow these steps to find the perfect fit:
Measure Your Dog’s Neck
Use a soft measuring tape measure or a piece of string to measure your dog’s neck circumference. Measure just below their jawline, right where the collar will sit. Make sure the measurement is snug but not tight, as you want the collar to be comfortable.
Add Extra Room
Once you have the measurement, add another about a third of two inches (5 cm) to it. This additional room ensures that the collar won’t be too tight, even when your dog pulls on the leash.
Refer to Sizing Guidelines
Check the manufacturer’s sizing chart for the specific Martingale collar you’re considering. Different brands may have variations in sizing, so it’s important to consult the provided guidelines.
Select the Appropriate Size
Based on your measurements and the sizing chart, choose the Martingale collar size that aligns with your dog or pup’s neck circumference. Ensure that you adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations for the best fit.
Test the Fit
Once you receive the collar, test the fit by placing it around your dog’s neck. It should be snug but not constricting. You should be able to comfortably slide two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck. If it’s too loose, your dog may slip out, and if it’s too tight, it can be uncomfortable.
Regularly Check and Adjust
As your dog grows or if their weight changes, reevaluate the collar’s fit. Additionally, routinely inspect the collar for any signs of wear and tear. Proper maintenance ensures the collar’s longevity.
How to Properly Put On a Martingale Collar
Putting on a Martingale collar may seem a bit different from traditional collars, but it’s a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure you’re properly securing the collar on your dog:
Identify the Loops
A Martingale collar consists of two loops. The larger loop goes around your dog’s neck, while the smaller loop is attached to the leash.
Hold the Collar Open
With the collar in your hand, hold it open so that it forms a “D” shape your entire hand. The open end of the “D” should be facing up.
Slide Over the Head
Gently slide flat collar in the “D” shape over your dog’s head. Ensure that the collar goes on smoothly without catching on your dog’s ears or fur.
Position the Collar
Once the collar is around your dog’s neck, make sure it sits comfortably. The smaller loop should be on the back of the neck, while the larger loop forms the front of the collar.
Adjust the Fit
To check the fit chain choke collar, ensure that you can slide two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck. This allows for a snug but not constricting fit. If you can’t comfortably fit two fingers, it’s too tight, and you should adjust it to be looser.
Attach the Leash
After securing the collar on your dog, attach the leash to the D-ring on the smaller loop. This is where you’ll have a little more control during walks or training.
Test for Security
Give the leash a gentle tug to ensure that the collar tightens appropriately when your dog pulls. The collar should not become overly tight, but it should prevent your dog from slipping out of it.
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Training with Martingale Collars
Martingale collars are not only valuable for leash control but also serve as effective tools for dog training. Their unique design provides gentle guidance, making them an ideal choice for positive reinforcement training methods. Here’s how to use a Martingale collar for training:
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Positive Reinforcement
Training with a Martingale collar should always be accompanied by positive reinforcement. Reward your dog with treats, praise, or toys when they exhibit the desired behavior. This positive feedback helps reinforce good habits.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Leash Training
Martingale collars are excellent for teaching loose-leash walking. When your dog starts to pull on the leash, the collar gently tightens, signaling to your dog that they need to slow down. As soon as they relax and the tension eases, reward them with praise and treats.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Discourage Pulling
The key to training with a Martingale collar is to use gentle, consistent pressure. Avoid harsh corrections or jerking the leash, as this can be counterproductive and uncomfortable for your dog. The goal is to communicate and guide, not to intimidate.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Redirect Focus
If your dog exhibits undesirable behavior, such as lunging at other dogs or chasing after squirrels, a Martingale collar can help redirect their focus. Gently guide your dog back to you and reward them for coming when called.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Consistency is Key
To be effective, training with a Martingale collar requires consistency. Use the collar for all walks and training sessions. Over time, your dog will associate the collar with the desired behavior and respond accordingly.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Practice Patience
Training takes time and patience. Be consistent in your efforts, and remember that each dog is unique. Some dogs may respond quickly, while others may take more time to learn.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Professional Help
If you encounter challenges or need assistance with training, consider seeking help from a professional dog trainer. They can provide personalized guidance and strategies to address specific issues.
Why Regal Is the Best Choice for Martingale Collars?
When it comes to selecting a Martingale collar for your beloved canine companion pup, you want the best in terms of quality, safety, and comfort. Regal Martingale collars stand out as the top choice for several compelling reasons:
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Superior Craftsmanship
Regal Martingale collars are crafted with meticulous attention to detail. They are made from high-quality materials, ensuring durability and long-lasting use. These collars are built to withstand the rigors of daily walks and training sessions.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Safety First
Safety is a paramount concern when it comes to your dog’s well-being. Regal Martingale collars are designed with your dog’s safety in mind. The limited-slip mechanism on flat collars prevents choking, ensuring your dog remains comfortable and secure during walks.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Customization
Regal offers a variety of colors, patterns, and sizes, allowing you to choose a Martingale collar that not only fits perfectly but also complements your dog’s style. This level of customization ensures that your dog’s collar is a unique reflection of their personality.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Positive Reinforcement
Regal understands the importance of positive reinforcement in dog training. Their Martingale collars are ideal for reinforcing good behavior and teaching good leash manners. The gentle pressure they exert encourages your dog to walk without pulling.
Martingale Dog Collar on Dog: Comfort and Fit
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Do not be fooled! These are NOT chocolates! They're cute little cupcakes inside of a chocolate box! I made these for my husband last valentines day and they were a huge hit! (For everyone that saw them on Facebook as well!) It's really simple so I wont go into a lot of detail, all you need is everything you see here in the photo. The "chocolates" are actually chocolate dipped marshmallows. The cupcakes are the mini ones not regular sized. The hardest part is getting chocolate on the marshmallows. Use "Wilton light chocolate" pieces you will find in the baking section. First cut the marshmallows in half. If they will be displayed facing up, cut them in half horizontally. If they will be facing sideways, cut them in half that way. I dipped mine with my fingers and set in the fridge for a bit! If you have more questions feel free to ask!
Hot Chocolate with a heart stamped out of it!
Fancy Sugar Cookies
"I Love You More Than..." Sugar Cookies
Darling "Cherry" Suckers!
Instead of frosting the chocolate cupcakes, cut hearts out of each one and pipe pink frosting into the center! Afterwards sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve with pink milk!
Lots of ideas here!
Pink heart shaped sugar cookies! Pipe some dabs of frosting down to get the strawberries or raspberries to stick, then pipe frosting in between all the crevices and along the tops of them. Then set the top sugar cookie on top!
Cute door decor!
Fancy Sugar Cookies!
Lots of darling ideas!
"Countdown To Kisses" board! Poke holes and stick Hershey's kisses through!
Cupcake Shaped Sugar Cookies!
Cute Mantel Idea!
Rose Cupcake with Pearl Sprinkles!
Mini Cupcakes! Stick a toothpick through and then glue on ends!


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PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE!
The Board of Technical Registration (BTR) is too expensive, inefficient and/or corrupt.
Incompetence and/or corruption is expensive for everybody. Rest assured, the high fees and other costs paid by Home Inspectors are passed on to the consumer. In other words, the BTR's incompetence and/or corruption is hurting the very consumers that it's supposed to protect. And now, Arizona lawmakers have proposed a bill that will completely eliminate the BTR (SB1171).
If this bill passes, the BTR's authority would be transferred to the AZ Registrar of Contractors (ROC), which currently regulates contractors such as plumbers, electricians, roofers and homebuilders. That means those professionals who are currently licensed by the BTR, such as Home Inspectors, Architects, Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors would be licensed by the same agency as contractors. Maybe new leadership can save the BTR.
The BTR's Executive Director will probably tell you the BTR is being considered for elimination only for budgetary reasons. But I believe the BTR is a self-supporting agency, meaning its budget does not come from the State's General Fund. Instead, the BTR's revenues are derived from the fees it charges to registrants for things like application fees, examination fees, license renewal fees and other miscellaneous fees. (And let's not forget about all those fines it collects from Home Inspectors for disciplinary actions). The point is, it won't save the state any money to eliminate the BTR. Don't you think our lawmakers know that? The BTR is being considered for elimination because it's INEFFICIENT.
I have personally spoken to several State Senators, House Representatives and the Governor's office about the problems at the BTR. The first Representative I talked to said something to the effect of, "we have been aware of the Board's inefficiency for some time". In fact, that was one of the first things he said to me when I sat down in his office.
I have also personally witnessed the improper behavior of the BTR's Executive Director and other staff members. Up to this point, the Board members have done nothing to stand up to the ineffective leadership and improper actions of BTR staff. From my research so far, it's not entirely clear whether the Board members are also acting improperly or if they're just unaware of what's happening at the BTR and don't realize they're allowing it to happen. In one case I'm aware of, the BTR's Executive Director seems to be doing everything possible to keep the Board from finding out about his improper actions.
But now it's time for the Board members to either act, or lose the ability to act. If they don't step up to the plate and do what's necessary to reform the BTR, the BTR WILL BE ELIMINATED. If the Board members fail to take action, our lawmakers will. And our lawmakers are not stupid. They're NOT going to fall for the MYTHS that some industry organizations think will save the BTR.
Serious changes are necessary at the BTR now. And since the current leadership is part of the problem, those changes can only take place with new leadership. CHANGE STARTS AT THE TOP. It's time to change the Executive Director, and lets start fixing the problems at the BTR instead of denying they exist.
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Khartoum — SUDAN has officially declined to hand over ousted president, Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for trial over alleged war crimes.
The country's envoy to the United Nations (UN) told the Security Council the former leader and his co-accused would only be tried in the country next week.
The defiance follows a divisive Security Council meeting during which ICC prosecutor, Fatou, Bensouda, demanded the transfer of al-Bashir. Some countries backed the call while others denounced it.
"Now is the time for the people of Sudan to choose law over impunity and ensure that suspects in the Darfur situation finally face justice," Bensouda said.
She said following al‑Bashir's ouster in April, Sudan had an opportunity to depart from its policy of non‑cooperation and signal a new commitment to accountability for the victims of violence.
al‑Bashir has been arrested and charged with offences including corruption, alongside two other suspects -- Abdel Raheem Hussein and Ahmad Harun.
China and Russia are among countries that opposed the transfer of al-Bashir and co-accused to the ICC. Belgium, France and the United Kingdom are advocating for his trial.
Sudan representative, Elsadig Ahmed, argued the country insisted the deposed leader would not be handed over.
The envoy said his country was not party to the Rome Statute and the ICC was not an organ of the UN.
"We are not obliged towards the Court," Ahmed said.
He said the Public Prosecutor had started investigations on al‑Bashir, Hussain and Harun ahead of a trial before a national judiciary next week.


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Description: This map shows landownership circa 1848 in the old Stockbridge Indian reservation on Lake Winnebago in Calumet County. It is oriented with north to the lef...
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Description: Bear Town Mountain from Cherry Hill. A man and a wagon near homes that are scattered through the valley setting.
Historic Name: Stockbridge Indian Cemetery
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Description: This map shows landownership in the old Stockbridge Indian reservation on Lake Winnebago in Calumet County. The lots are numbered and labeled by owner. A b...
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We usually get fire-breathing and hyperbole after one of these deals. Then I come in with my overly-defensive reaction/steroids apologist shtick, most of you guys tell me to quit beating the same old drum and on and on it goes. I’m a creature of habit and I feel lost without any of that this morning, truth be told.
Could it be that we’ve finally reached a point where people more or less trust that the testing process is doing what it is designed to do in catching the cheaters? Have we finally realized that the notion of calling every instance of a positive PED test “a stain on the game” and and affront to America is overdoing it? Or is it simply that Edinson Volquez plays in the big red part of the country so no one really cares?
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In the meantime, you can buy Tebow shirts. But not Curtis Granderson ones, it seems:
Or, I should say, it’s spring training for whatever automated timer thingie turns the sprinklers on and off.
This was the scene at Goodyear on Saturday as the Indians and Reds played in the bottom of the eighth in their spring training opener. Reds manager Bryan Price says that this was probably the second or third time this has happened in the middle of a game there.
Maybe investigate manually operating that bad boy? Just a suggestion!


Ubuntu ctrl+tab behaviour
Is this a bug?
When I press CTRL + TAB to navigate between documents in Notepad++, the next document is not visible in the windows dialog. The dialog’s scroll bar seems to indicate that it has been scrolled down two clicks because when I click its up-arrow twice, the list moves upwards twice.
If it had only been scrolled one click, then the next document in the tabbing cycle would be visible.
I am sorry for your difficulty. Unfortunately, I don’t know of any of the regulars of this forum who use Notepad++ in Ubuntu.
I don’t see a problem with the Ctrl+TAB selection dialog when on my Win10 machine, so I doubt there is a true bug. You have quite a few tabs open, and it looks like your Ctrl+TAB dialog has a scroll bar – so maybe you have to use that. When I have a large number of tabs open on Win10, if the dialog cannot grow big enough, then if I Ctrl+TAB and keep the Ctrl key pressed, I can use the arrow keys (with Ctrl still pressed) to move through all the files, with it scrolling when I hit the top or bottom. As far as I can tell, that dialog works properly in Windows environment, so I am guessing that the problem you have is with the Ubuntu interpretation of that Windows environment.
In case you didn’t know, Notepad++ is a Windows application, written with the standard Win32 API calls, which don’t directly translate to Linux (Ubuntu or otherwise). I am assuming that the way that Notepad++ is working at all on Ubuntu is that it’s going through Wine or some other translation-layer program which translates the Win32 commands into something that the Linux kernel can understand.
The Notepad++ developers have no control over how Wine (or other similar layers) interprets Win32 calls, and if you were to go to the official issues-reporting page (which isn’t this forum; see the forum’s FAQ section) and report a bug, it would be closed because Ubuntu is not supported by the development team. OTOH, if you can show that Notepad++ has the same problem in a native Win32 environment – ie, in a real Windows OS system – then such a bug report would be more likely to be worked on. (But, as I said above, AFAICT, it’s working as designed and as expected on Windows, so I don’t think there’s a bug on the Notepad++ side.)
@PeterJones Thank you Peter. You’re right, I’m running it using WINE. I also use N++ on Windows. I’ve never seen the behaviour I described above on Windows. Apart from this issue, it’s working really well on Ubuntu, and I’m very grateful that it does : )


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Introduction to the Theory of Cooperative Games
Publisher: Springer | ISBN: 3540729445 | edition 2007 | PDF | 336 pages | 3 mb
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• Size of box 12.cm high , 36cm width and 8cm depth approx
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Update on SR 288 and Juniper Fire: Hwy remains open, but expect delays up to 30 min. mileposts 278-292 w/ pilot car guiding traffic.
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Desert varnish or rock varnish is an orange-yellow to black coating found on exposed rock surfaces in arid environments. Desert varnish is usually around one micrometer thick and represents nanometer-scale layering. Rock rust and desert patina are other terms which are also used for the condition, but less often.
Desert varnish forms only on physically stable rock surfaces that are no longer subject to frequent precipitation, fracturing or wind abrasion. The varnish is primarily composed of particles of clay along with iron and manganese oxides. There is also a host of trace elements and almost always some organic matter. The color of the varnish varies from shades of brown to black.
Originally scientists thought that the varnish was made from substances drawn out of the rocks it coats. Microscopic and microchemical observations, however, show that a major part of varnish is clay, which could only arrive by wind. Clay, then, acts as a substrate to catch additional substances that chemically react together when the rock reaches high temperatures in the desert sun. Wetting by dew is also important in the process.
An important characteristic of black desert varnish is that it has an unusually high concentration of manganese. Manganese is relatively rare in the Earth’s crust, making up only 0.12% of its weight. In black desert varnish, however, manganese is 50 to 60 times more abundant. One proposal for a mechanism of desert varnish formation is that it is caused by manganese-oxidizing microbes (mixotrophs) which are common in environments poor in organic nutrients. A micro-environment pH above 7.5 is inhospitable for manganese-concentrating microbes. In such conditions, orange varnishes develop, poor in manganese (Mn) but rich in iron (Fe). An alternative hypothesis for Mn/Fe fluctuation has been proposed that considers Mn-rich and Fe-rich varnishes to be related to humid and arid climates, respectively.
Even though it contains high concentrations of iron and manganese, there are no significant modern uses of desert varnish. However, some Native American peoples created petroglyphs by scraping or chipping away the dark varnish to expose the lighter rock beneath.
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What is the purpose of SDG 2?
SDG 2’s purpose is to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030.
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As of 2014, 795 million people were estimated to be chronically undernourished. Often, this is a direct consequence of environmental degradation, drought, and loss of biodiversity.
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By implementing different strategies, businesses can successfully work towards reaching SDG 2. Here are some examples of strategies which are recommended. For instance, maintaining the genetic diversity of seeds, plants, and domesticated animals. This can be done through soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at a national and international level. Furthermore, another solution can be promoting access to fair sharing of benefits arising from the genetic resources and traditional knowledge about agricultural practices.
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Increasing international investment in rural infrastructure and agricultural research leads to an enhance in the agricultural productive capacity in developing countries. In other words, working towards SDG 9, would lead us to reaching SDG 2.
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Cargill- essential vitamins in cooking oil:The “Nourishing India” platform has reached 25 million customers with its edible oil, where essential vitamins A, D, & E, have been added. Through this product, Cargill gained a competitive advantage and made an important contribution to tackling malnutrition.(Source: SDG industry matrix – Food, Beverage and Consumer Goods)
CSX – Helping low-income families in the US: Together with a non-profit organization, the transportation company CSX helps local farmers improve food delivery services. This increases access to fresh and healthy foods for low-income families in the United States.(Source: SDG industry matrix – Transportation)
Michelin tires – Soil preservation:Michelin developed low-pressure tires for heavy agricultural machinery in order to preserve soil lightness and stop its incremental compaction over time. The effects are a proven increase in agricultural yields and reduced pollution from agricultural land.(Source: SDG industry matrix – Transportation)

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I swear if it were possible I would give this magazine zero stars. I read an issue of this magazine not too long ago and it was just awful. They claim to be a magazine for today's black woman but if today's woman is obsessed with hair, makeup, how to make it good for your man, perpetuating the video girl image and the other usual, boring crap one reads in most women's magazines, then I would rather not be a black woman! As I flipped through the issue, I felt like it was a veiled, and thinly veiled, attempt at trying to turn me into the stereotypical video girl. You know the type, the chick in the club wearing barely anything, brainless, and is basically there to be a trophy for her wannabe ain't neva gonnabe thuggin man!
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Assailants shot and killed a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela and her Irish ex-husband in the presence of their 5-year-old daughter when they resisted a robbery, authorities said Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Assailants shot and killed a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela and her Irish ex-husband in the presence of their 5-year-old daughter when they resisted a robbery, authorities said Tuesday.
Monica Spear, 29, and Henry Thomas Berry, 39, were slain late Monday night on a roadside near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela's main port, after their car broke down, the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
It said their daughter was in stable condition after getting medical attention for unspecified injuries. Local media reports said the couple had a good relationship despite being divorced and were awaiting a tow truck when attacked.
Venezuela has one of the world's highest murder rates and violent crime is so rampant that Venezuelans tend to stay home after dark. Spear's death triggered a wave of anger on social media directed at the populist government's poor record on crime.
According to the nonprofit Venezuelan Observatory of Violence, the oil-rich South American country's murder rate was 79 per 100,000 inhabitants last year. Government statistics put the rate lower.
Spear was crowned Miss Venezuela in 2004 and had acted in numerous soap operas for the U.S.-based Telemundo network, most recently Pasion Prohibida.
She split her time between Venezuela and the United States and was on vacation when slain.
Spear had more than 355,000 followers on Twitter and her feed over the last week included brief videos sent on the popular Instagram service of vacation scenes.
In one video, posted two days ago and described as being taken on the plains of Apure state, Spear looks at the camera while riding a horse, turns away and then looks back, blowing a kiss.
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- Title: Syllabus of a course of lectures on the most interesting parts of mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and astronomy. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
- Date Published: 1770
- Place Published: London
- Publisher: [s.n.]
- Subject: Medicine, Science and Technology
- ESTCID: T053456
- Number of Ornaments: 9
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