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On the front range of Colorado, there was once a tiny hamlet north-east of the Denver metro area known as Henderson, formerly Henderson Island. At some point in time it was gobbled up by a rank monstrosity of carcinogens known as Commerce City, and only the locals and old-timers called it Henderson.
My dad lived in a sprawling apartment complex there back in the 1970’s. It was good because it was cheap, and allowed him to put away a nice little nest egg for retirement.
It was also good because for the longest time, everybody who lived there was a loveable oddball, and all of them were drinkers. And they liked each other, and drank together, and while from the outside it might have appeared seamy, from the inside it was actually warm, and loveable, and above all else, special.
Everybody called it “Henderson Flats” as a kind of homage to the great John Steinbeck’s Tortilla Flats because it was so very reminiscent of that novel. Everybody there was slightly flawed. Everybody had been broken at one point in time, but managed to piece themselves back together. Everybody was not quite a white-collar professional, yet several grades above a common blue-collar clock-puncher.
My dad’s fatal flaw traced back to his childhood, to the night he was forced to stand on the front steps of his family’s house and choose between staying with his abusive, alcoholic, jailbird father, or climb in the car and be spirited away by his head-strong eccentric mother. At some point in time, she just drove away, and that was that. That was the little chunk of porcelain, lost where his heart used to be.
But Labor Day and similar holidays...there was no time for melancholy at the Bullrider’s apartment.
Booze and beer aplenty. Gobs to eat. A tiny dining room table surrounded with twice as many chairs as it could reasonably accommodate. People would stop by, have a bite, and leave. Usually they’d stop by again later that afternoon. Seems like we always watched a football game, especially the Denver Broncos. The infamous Orange Crush.
Paul, the big indian, was always a favorite with us kids. Big guy. Really big. But gentle and funny. He married a little blond German girl, also one of the Henderson Flats kids. Cheryl. She and my dad had a thing for a while. Several times I awoke to find them drinking coffee at the kitchen table, barefoot in bathrobes.
“Myrtle the Turtle” was the resident loser of the bunch, but even though he was teased constantly, it was never in a mean way, and always made him feel like a part of the gang, which he was. He gave as good as he got. Mert looked almost exactly like the Gollum character from the Lord of the Rings films. Bug eyed. Balding. Big monkey lips. He even had a weird, scratchy voice. But he had a dry humor and would often make a wise crack just as the laughter had subsided, ginning it back to life.
Almost everybody had kids of about the same age, and everybody had dogs, so when a gathering was scheduled there was always a carnival atmosphere about it, and it’s something I reflect upon fondly.
So happy Labor Day, Henderson Flats.
You’re probably sleeping it off, and that’s okay with me.


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Paragliding in Himachal1. Bir Billing
2. Solang Valley
If you are looking for some adventure and exhilaration during your vacation, then go paragliding in Himachal Pradesh and experience the thrill of flying freely. Even though several other adventurous activities are there in Himachal Pradesh, no other activity will make your heart race like paragliding does. Describing the feeling in words is not possible because you will be rendered speechless the moment you take that jump from the cliff’s end. From Shimla to Solang Valley, innumerable options are there where you can embark on this thrilling sport.
Apart from the normal leisure vacation tours, you can choose to go paragliding in Himachal Pradesh and experience the much-required thrill. You can also choose Bir Billing for paragliding as it offers a panoramic view of the Dhauladhar ranges and the foothills of the mountains. If you are looking for a more peaceful and offbeat paragliding location, you can choose the Khajjiar location. So, choose your favorite location and get ready to fly high in the sky like a bird.
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24 December 2019
Thanks to Thrillophilia for providing such an amazing and thrilling package in Manali. It was really an awesome experience. The camps and amenities were fantastic. My friends and I enjoyed trekking with our guide Chetan bhaiya. He is very caring and nice guy. Our evening was well spent around a mesmerising bonfire and DJ music. It was like a treat for everyone. Food served was good. The splendour view of mountains covered with snow and enchanting waterfall rejuvenates yourselves like anything. Infact, river rafting was a chilling experience in the cold!! I would recommend others to try such wonderful camping and spend their time in the lap of nature away from busy and chaotic routine life. It is really worth enjoying!
"We loved each and every moment of the stay inside the camp. Raj Bhai the trekking guide is so friendly and warm person. the adventures and activities are all hastle free and memorable. anything and everything can be arranged on demand as per the request. the food and hospitality is impeccable. I would surely recommend everyone visiting Manali to try this package without a second thought. "
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Camp host, Raju and Pavan are both very good people. Camp was peaceful with simple yet delicious food and good activities as planned.
28 October 2019
Thank you Thrillophilia for giving me to experience the thrill of MANALI. Thank you for wonderful hospitality & stay in Riverside camp . Raju Sir is awesome host, who fulfilled our all demands. Our trek guide is also wonderful person, polite in behavior, sorry can't recall his name at the moment. One regrets our paragliding is canceled due to bad weather condition's (or may be the reason for next time visit to MANALI???? ). If I Express my experience in one words it's just"Awesomeeee"
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Paragliding arranged by the team was done very professionally. All doubts about age and weight were clarified soonest. The paragliders were very good as well. Made our small kids feel very comfortable. Full marks to the thrillophilia team...
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Dreams Come True Paragliding - Time to Fly High and Capture all natural views through your eye. Remember it for your entire life. River Rafting - Enjoying the Beas River water flow with cool and chillness loaded fun activety. I booked both activity through thirllophilia. they took me at reaching point. Adventure begins. enjoyed very well. i suggest every to book activity through thirllophilia. Trust and safty. every thing went veryyy well as they mentioned. Thanks Thrillophilia By saravanan From chennai
The owner of the camp was most humble he helped me and made sure I didn’t face any issues he went out of the way to manage things it was the best experience I ever had
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Thanks to Thrillophilia for providing such an amazing and thrilling package in Manali. It was really an awesome experience. The camps and amenities were fantastic. My friends and I enjoyed. Dishu the man at the Camp and Manoj the manager both were very caring and nice guys. Our evening was well spent around a mesmerising bonfire and DJ music. It was like a treat for everyone. Food served was good. First time experienced the adventures of Paragliding and it will one of the best memories. Infact, river rafting was a chilling experience in the Ice - cold water !! I already recommend 2 of my friend groups to try such wonderful camping and trustworthy and caring nature of the staff. It is really worth staying , enjoying and a lifetime experience.!
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Good things never come easy, it was true in my case. To jump off the mountain you need to climb up to the spot first. So from the meeting point, you are taken to the jump zone. I was too excited and at the same time a bit nervous. But it happened quite good & I felt really good It was a lifetime experience and a tick on my bucket list. Would love to try it yet again! So was river rafting.. for a 9km stretch.. it was fun with all the water splashes.
"It was a great experience. We did everything we had been told. Staff was very supportive. It was a good pick. Go for it"
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Which are the best places for paragliding in Himachal?1. Bir Billing: Bir Billing is one of the best sites for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Here, the take-off point from where you will start the rush is located at the height of 8200 ft above sea level. At such a height, jumping off the cliff and then opening the parachute for floating in the air is a lifetime experience. You can clearly see the panoramic beauty of the Dhauladhar ranges covered with snow, the wide and lush green covered fields towards the foothills of the mountains, and the several streams and rivers flowing through the canyons.
Location: Bir Colony, Bir, Himachal PradeshPrice: INR 2000 per head (approx.)Timing: 9:30 AM to 4 PM
2. Solang Valley: Another amazing spot for paragliding in the Himachal is Solang Valley. In recent times, this valley has become a hotspot for paragliding where you will definitely have a lifetime experience. Here, you can take off from two points situated at two different heights. If you want to take-off from the higher spot, you will need a gondola to reach there. Regardless of where you are taking off for paragliding, you will be able to marvel at the entire Solang Valley along with the river flowing nearby.
Location: 14 kms from Manali, Himachal PradeshTiming: 9AM to 4PMPrice: INR 1600 per person (approx.)3. Khajjiar: Since Khajjiar is an offbeat location, it should be there on your list if you want to experience the majestic views of the snow-capped mountains. Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh is itself quite breathtaking. And when it comes to Khajjiar, the sensations become more intense.
With a backdrop of the Kailash ranges and the lower Himalayan terraced green fields, the view is simply majestic. Also, since Khajjar is located at quite a height, you can feel the rush of the chilly air even during the summer season.
Location: Dalhousie, Himachal PradeshTiming: 9 AM to 5 PMPrice: INR 3000 (approx.)
4. Dalhousie: Dalhousie is one of the amazing places where you can opt for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is a small town, sitting hidden amidst the huge mountain ranges. Even though it doesn’t offer numerous sight scenes, you can have a lifetime experience by flying from a height of 5000 feet in the air.You can catch glimpses of both the Dhauladhar Ranges and the Kailash Mountain. Besides, you will be able to glide through the narrow mountain passes, trailing above the small rivulets flowing underneath through the canyons. Paragliding is done only under the supervision of experts, and hence, there is nothing to worry about.
Location: Manali, Himachal PradeshPrice: INR 2500 (approx.)Timing: 10AM to 4 PM
5. Manali: The next best spot for paragliding in Himachal Pradesh is Manali. Even though it's quite a populous town with a large Tibetan market and several temples, you wouldn’t get tired of the adventure level this town has. And, one of the most nerve-wrecking, thrilling activities you can do is paragliding.Dhobi is the main take-off point, and it’s located at 8000 feet above sea level. While you will be in the air, you will have the chance to marvel at five colossal mountain peaks in the Middle Himalayan Range. Besides, you can also enjoy the green-clad Kullu valley and watch the Beas River as it winds around the foothills.
Location: Dhobi Fly Point, Himachal PradeshCost: INR 3000 (approx.)Timing: 9 AM to 4 PM
6. Kullu: Gliding in the air at the height of 6300 feet above sea level is an unforgettable experience that Kullu has to offer. With your heart racing a million times per minute and adrenaline pumping through your veins, you are going to enjoy paragliding in Himachal Pradesh from Kullu valley the most. While you will be in the air, you can catch some of the exquisite views of the Pir Panjal range, the Pong Dam, the lush Green Kullu Valley, the Friendship Himalayan Ranges, and the Dhauladhar Range.Apart from these places, you can also catch a glimpse of the wide Solang valley and the town of Manali. Ten minutes will be allocated for you to remain in the air, after which you will have to land on the ground in Solang Valley.Location: Gulaba, Kullu Valley, Himachal PradeshTiming: 11 AM to 6 PMPrice: INR 3000 (approx.)
What is the best time to visit Himachal for paragliding?If you want to enjoy paragliding in Himachal Pradesh to the fullest without any restriction or cancellation issues, the best time will be the summer season. March to June seems to be the perfect time for an exclusive Himachal paragliding tour. On the other hand, if you want to discover the winter beauty of the state, September to December is the perfect time for paragliding.
What is the approx cost for paragliding in Bir?Usually, paragliding in Himachal costs between INR 1500 to INR 4000. It depends on the location, the terrain's difficulty, and the area to be covered in the air. Since Bir is one of the most popular sites, the usual cost is around INR 1800 per person. However, these charges are subjected to change over time.
What to wear while going paragliding?Your overall attire will play a very important role in paragliding in Himachal Pradesh as heavy layers will add more weight. So, put on light layered clothes with a wind protector in front. Ensure your dress is such that no hindrance is caused during the loading or unloading of gear from your torso.
Is there any weight limitation for paragliding?Yes, indeed, there is a weight limit when it comes to paragliding in Himachal Pradesh. Usually, the weight limit ranges from 80 kilograms to 95 kilograms per gear used at the activity club. Stronger gears can even handle a weight of up to 105 kilograms. So when you calculate the weight, it will include your body mass and the weight of the apparel you are wearing.
Is there any age limit for paragliding in Himachal?Age limit is applicable in almost all the spots for paragliding in Himachal. For example, for Manali, any person above 14 years can try the activity, while in Bir Billing, the age limit is kept between 16 to 45 years. Also, remember that sometimes, paragliding in the Himachal cost will depend on the age group.
What are the important things to remember while going paragliding?- Always heed the instructions given by the professional.- Do not open the parachute while still being on the ground.- Use the airflow to glide across.
- Be prepared to feel the immediate hit of the air after you jump.- Wear light but warm clothes with less complicated designs.- Sneakers or boots should be worn to avoid slipping.
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I was pondering on just how massively my life has changed in the last 2 years. It’s almost unrecognisable for many reasons and it started me thinking of what to take from it and what needs to be understood in the brave new world we now have- changed by the pandemic and all that it brought.
Because we all like lists, I picked three things which should be grasped and understood by business, media and individuals. They are in no particular order of importance or impact. They all play a role and will continue to have influence whether you decide to grasp them or not, so you might as well get on with it.
There was a change underway before Covid came into our lives surrounding the desire and balance between work and home. It was beaten down though and didn’t cut through much because of the power of the normal everyday expectation in most workplaces… “if you want to work for us, then you have to travel and come into our building every day- full stop”. It was still there though and growing. I know of one organisation which offered a job to the leading candidate for a role and they turned it down because of the requirement to effectively upend their life and move to another bit of the country to sit in the company office rather than work remotely, (something which they could very effectively do in the advertised role in question I might add). Such was the norm just 2 years ago. In the end, not willing to compromise or find a solution of geography, the organisation hired a less experienced candidate who was willing to make the physical move.
Post pandemic one thing companies, media, and individuals need to consider is the shift in the desire, need and attractiveness of the daily commute. It was a consideration before Covid as I have said, but the pandemic proved the theory that it is possible for many roles to work very effectively remotely and so now the genie is out of the bottle. A hybrid model where in-person meetings and collaboration take place as and when required is a more attractive proposition for much of the talented workforce in media organisations. Grasping that, making the most of it from the media organisation’s perspective, developing a culture that isn’t geographically based or requiring a physical implementation in a building to make it a reality takes a different type of effort, but will attract a talent pool that you just might miss out on without that effort. After all, if your culture is dependent on staff seeing a sign painted on a wall, then your culture isn’t the one you think you had in the first place. Collaboration is of course good, but like all things, its better in moderation. A former boss of mine used to say, “it takes one hell of a meeting to beat having no meeting at all”. It is something I used to try and follow in my work life too. We have all had to sit in meetings which could have very easily just been an email rather than a physical meeting.
Someone I once worked with put it succinctly, “my former employer used to give me all of the tools to work remotely and then frown at me if I actually used them like that”.
Caveat. These observations are very much media industry related and don’t really translate to other industries perhaps, where remote is less of a viable option. It is also true that not all roles within media are easily remote enabled too.
Media consumption was becoming more promiscuous before the pandemic changed our world. The commute change, the media sampling change as a result of that commute change and the working pattern adjustment all played a role in revolutionising the established norms. Without the pre-pandemic size of breakfast commute (as there are many who remain working more remote than before the pandemic), the media consumption pattern changes. For the whole of my career in radio, The Breakfast Show was the top slot of radio presenters and seen as the pinnacle of a career. Is it now? Is the timing of that show right in today’s reality? Invariably the breakfast show is the most expensive in terms of talent and resource, but is the 6-7am hour having the pull it once had or has the time shifted into what is considered mid-morning? BBC Radio 1 have certainly grasped that issue to some extent with the Radio 1 Breakfast Show running until 10.30am which they started doing some time ago now.
The graph below shows the half hour reach numbers for ALL RADIO listening (All Adults 15+) in the UK from Wave 4 2018 and Wave 4 2021. Its worth bearing in mind that this is for ALL RADIO and so there will be very stark differences depending on demographic and perhaps geographic parameters too.
In a fierce battle for the mind and for attention, radio has to remain relevant. The Edison Infinite Dial 2021 research last year showed the UK catching up with the US in terms of diversity of media consumption and in some cases overtaking it.
“The UK is on par with the U.S. regarding monthly podcast listening, as both countries have 41% of the 16+ population who have listened in the last month. The UK is slightly behind the U.S. regarding weekly podcast listening as 25% of the UK population age 16+ has listened to a podcast in the last week versus 29% of the U.S. population having listened in the last week.”https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-infinite-dial-2021-uk/
Podcast listening is growing. Listeners are programming their own radio stations in effect with on demand ‘breakfast show type’ content from podcasts at a time that suits them with their changed lifestyle habits. If radio still decides to programme the same way it did in the 1970’s or 1980’s for the 2022 crowd it might be that that crowd is ultimately no longer there.
Listeners know more than you appreciate. At best, enough of them do to make a difference when you just assume their loyalty. They know when they are being sold to, and they understand the transactional nature of that more and more.
As a commercial media operation there is a commercial imperative to make things pay for themselves and create profit and return for shareholders and investors – just like any other business. There are many ways to do that however and if all that you ever give a listener is based on a commercial transaction, pretty quickly it becomes obvious as a listener. There is a need of course, the margins are tight, the need is urgent and sponsoring everything you can is awfully attractive when looking at the diminishing bottom line. I’ve lived there, where everything that didn’t move was open for sponsorship and absolutely nothing was ever done on air in terms of specials, contests or content unless it had a client attached. The needs of the business dictated it and I absolutely get it. The issue is that it sounded like the audio equivalent of scrolling down a heavily ad-laden website looking for the next paragraph of actual content. It sounded awful and fatigued listeners and its really hard to ween off that drug and make more content for content’s sake. It is a brave choice and a really hard one to make, but investing on your own listening experience rather than just selling it is important. The truth is that listeners hear the difference and it impacts their loyalty over a period of time too when the perception they are given from their listening experience is that they are the currency being traded.
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Ben Bullard Reconciling the concept of individual sovereignty with conscientious participation in the modern American political process is a continuing preoccupation for staff writer Ben Bullard. A former community newspaper writer, Bullard has closely observed the manner in which well-meaning small-town politicians and policy makers often accept, unthinkingly, their increasingly marginal role in shaping the quality of their own lives, as well as those of the people whom they serve. He argues that American public policy is plagued by inscrutable and corrupt motives on a national scale, a fundamental problem which individuals, families and communities must strive to solve. This, he argues, can be achieved only as Americans rediscover the principal role each citizen plays in enriching the welfare of our Republic. Email this author.
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Mayors Against Illegal Guns, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s charity for municipal elected Democrats who view gun control as a palliative for urban violence, is being less than charitable to a few U.S. Senators who helped defeat the Manchin-Toomey gun control bill last month.
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"Barbra Streisand's Greatest Hits gives us what is really just a sampling of her very best. This disappoints me because it is not a thorough "greatest hits" package; but what we do get here is excellent material. The sound quality is excellent and the artwork is very nicely done.
"People" starts off the CD with a smash hit for Streisand; she sounds like pure silk on this number and there couldn't be a better interpretation that the one Barbra does here! The strings are very beautiful and I like the harp, too. "Second Hand Rose" is an older number that gets a ragtime flavored musical arrangement--listen for that piano! Barbra aces this easily and I've always liked her rendition of "Second Hand Rose." It makes me smile whenever I hear it. Great!
"Why Did I Choose You" is a tender love song that Barbra makes glisten like gold when she delivers it so flawlessly; Barbra Streisand fans are sure to love this tune! Barbra sings her heart out on "Why Did I Choose You" and just one listen proves it. There's also "He Touched Me;" this ballad is a wonderful highlight of this album. Barbra is able to capture the joy a woman can feel when her one true love shows his affection for her; and that's grand.
"Free Again" is quite a stunner; this somewhat torchy song moves with its beauty. However, what really impresses me the most on this album would have to be "Don't Rain On My Parade" from Funny Girl. Barbra opens us and lifts this tune to new heights; I've never heard anything like it. Barbra's delivery of "Don't Rain On My Parade" is truly one of her best masterpieces ever.
"Sam, You Made The Pants Too Long" is another song that makes me smile; this nostalgic tune gets the royal treatment with what sounds like a washboard used as a type of percussion treatment. Barbra performs "Sam, You Made The Pants Too Long" a charming little tune that you can't resist playing over and over again. "My Man" is also a fine ballad on this CD; I think you'll like this very much if you haven't heard Barbra sing it yet.
The CD ends well with Barbra Streisand performing "Happy Days Are Here Again;" this live concert track features Barbra literally front and center--and that's quite all right with me! Streisand does a fine job on "Happy Days Are Here Again."
This is not a complete "greatest hits" album--and it wasn't even when it was originally released on record album! I must take off 1 and ½ stars for this flaw. However, what we do hear is wonderful words and music, so Streisand fans will want this for their collections.
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Sorry for the cryptic title, not sure how else to describe it.
Basically following any call for heat, the peak temperature doesn’t appear until 5-10 min later.
The thermostat must be getting the correct temp given call for heat is terminated, but why is the reporting lagging?
I saw this on Reddit as well (Beestat Sensor detail lagging hvac calls : ecobee)
The heat is clearly turning off at what I assume to be your setpoint (68 and 66) but the temperature continues to rise shortly after. I’m not sure what (if any) algorithms ecobee has for managing that…do you have some type of radiant heating?
Not at all. Just a forced air furnace.
I do recall reading in the install guide that it’s set from mfg to keep the fan running for 2 min after. I bumped that up to 5 min in the ecobee tstat settings a week or so ago. The lagging how ever was happening before that.
I wonder if the reporting is just lagging. Have others noticed similar laggy graphs?
No - I would be surprised if this was happening. You could try to test this with a separate room thermometer…place it near a sensor and record the temps and see how they both respond. They likely won’t show the same temperature, but you should see them change at the same rate.
I have noticed an apparent lag between the room/sensor temp. trend data and the furnace operating times, and put it down to the 5 min resolution of the Ecobee data (i.e. a 5 min. sampling frequency is significant for tical furnace amd fan status). I have a two-stage furnace, with the fan off delay set at the furnace’s factory maximum of 3 min. Watching the thermostat and listening to the furnace cycle and fan operation I don’t think the lag real or at least that significant to explain the continued increase in room temperature that the Ecobee and BeeStat graphs suggest (i.e. I dont believe an extended fan operation is continuing to raise the room temp after the burner is off). I suspect the 5 min sampling interval is potentially showing shorter furnace run times, by up to 5 min. The other thing that support this theory is that the furnace doesn’t overshoot the setpoint, in my case. A couple trends are attached if that helps explain what I’m seeing in the data. I’ve accepted that I can’t have high resolution data, but maybe Ecobee could be smarter to use different sampling frequencies for the different variables, as is often done in process control systems and data historians. The question is does more data (resolution) help you solve the problem or understand the performance of the system. Hope this is helpful.
I forgot to mention that when you download the data from Ecobee you see the heat status (on/off) at the 5 min resolution, which appears to be what shows in the trending graphs, however the actual furnace heat and fan run times (delay after the heat is off) are shown as values at a 5 sec resolution, as shown in the attached screenshot of the data download. This to me confirms my suspicions. The values in seconds aren’t provided in a time series as the time data is at a 5 min interval, so of minimal value beyond totalizing of operating times.


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PAVILION Gas, a subsidiary of Temasek-owned Pavilion Energy, has received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for use in Singapore after being awarded an importer licence.
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Ms Begum travelled to Syria in 2015 – at the age of 15 – before her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after she was found in a Syrian refugee camp in February 2019.
Earlier this year, the now-24-year-old lost a challenge against the decision at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).
Ms Begum’s lawyers brought a bid to overturn this decision at the Court of Appeal, with the Home Office opposing the challenge.
At the start of the hearing on Tuesday, Samantha Knights KC told the court the government had failed to consider the legal duties owed to Ms Begum as a potential victim of trafficking or as a result of “state failures” in her case.
She said in written submissions: “The appellant’s trafficking was a mandatory, relevant consideration in determining whether it was conducive to the public good and proportionate to deprive her of citizenship, but it was not considered by the Home Office.
“As a consequence, the deprivation decision was unlawful.”
But at the hearing in London on Wednesday, Sir James Eadie KC, for the department, said that decisions over whether someone is a victim of trafficking or whether they should be deprived of their citizenship “have fundamentally different bases and roles”.
He continued: “The focus in the trafficking regime is on the protection of the individual and there’s really no countervailing public interest at that point.
“But here the regime is different, the regime in operation is the deprivation regime and the rationale is entirely different, it is the protection of the public at large.”
The barrister later said the “key feature” of Ms Begum’s case was national security.
Sir James continued in written submissions: “The fact that someone is radicalised, and may have been manipulated, is not inconsistent with the assessment that they pose a national security risk.
“Ms Begum contends that national security should not be a ‘trump’ card. But the public should not be exposed to risks to national security because events and circumstances have conspired to give rise to that risk.”
During the appeal bid, Ms Begum’s lawyers said the UK has failed to have a “full and effective” investigation into how Ms Begum was allegedly trafficked.
In its ruling earlier this year, SIAC concluded there were “arguable breaches of duty” by state bodies – including the Metropolitan Police, Tower Hamlets council and Ms Begum’s school – in not preventing her from travelling to Syria.
Ms Knights told the Court of Appeal at the start of the three-day hearing that these “failures” could have also been unlawful and contributed to Ms Begum’s trafficking.
However, Sir James said SIAC was right to find there was “no direct connection between any potential failures, by other public authorities, in 2015” and Mr Javid’s decision to deprive Ms Begum of her citizenship.
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Roseline rizarry Garage, 2017-09-27 10:47:21. Garage doors can be operated manually (by hand), as well as automatically (by power assisted motor). In both cases, the proper operation of the garage door is determined by the proper balancing of the garage door weight, springs and related component hardware. An automatic power assisted motor cannot overcome an improperly balanced garage door. The weight of all garage doors is normally deceptive. Due to the fact that a properly functioning door appears easy to open and close, many users do not realize the combined overall weight until springs fail to assist the door in its operation. In all cases, regardless of the type of garage door, the entire system of hinges, track, hardware, and door opener work as a team. Problems with misalignment, shifting, or jamming can lead to problematic operation of a door. Counter forces imparted to a garage door, not engineered into the components, can lead to injury. Inappropriate maintenance or complete lack of maintenance has lead to severe bodily injuries. Forcing the operation of a garage door, when one or more components have become damaged or broken has lead to serious bodily injuries. In all cases, maintenance is a crucial and important aspect of proper operation of all door systems.
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This just crossed the wires and will be brief. The Justice Department will challange the constitutionality of AZ misguided law. It is rather a confirmation than a news and, most likely, Secretary Clinton's recent statements in Equador forced WH hand a bit prematurely but it is still very welcome.
Now a senior administration official tells CBS News that the federal government will indeed formally challenge the law when Justice Department lawyers are finished building the case. The official said Justice is still working on building the case.
As always, Justice Kennedy most likely will be the one to ultimately decide this one, years from today.
But, I am sure the filing of lawsuit and motion to stay the implementation of this misguided law, scheduled for late July, is coming very soon, perhaps, as early as mid July. A motion to stay (or rather a motion for a temporary restraining order, in legal jargon) would be the key. The venue must be chosen very carefuly. The ripeness of the action before the law is implemented and before someone is aggrieved could become a problem for Gov't though but it is clear that DOJ is not going to wait until someone in AZ is thrown behind the bars for looking Latino. Which is clearly a good thing and a direct consequence of having Democratic administration in place.
It is Administration's decisive, non-political step when most of the country, according to polls, support this law. It would be interesing to see implications of the challenge on November elections in Arizona and beyond. One man I would love to forcibly retire is John McCain at the hands of Rodney Glassman.


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With a name that itself defines the collection of deities making up a religious order, Rome, Italy’s Pantheon is an architectural wonder of the world that reminds us of the empire’s power, cultural influence, and vast wealth.
A tribute “to all gods,” the Pantheon’s massive structure was commissioned by the Hadrian in 126 AD as a replacement for an earlier structure built by Agrippa but later destroyed in a fire.
Evincing all of the classic hallmarks of architecture in Italia, the Pantheon’s height to its oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are equivalent at 43 meters or 142 ft, making the structure a study in proportionality and aesthetic composition.
Functioning as a basilica since 609 AD when the Byzantine Emperor Phocas gave the structure to Pope Boniface IV who immediately christened it the Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs, the structure is remarkably well preserved and suffered little of the vandalism and desecration that many Roman buildings faced in the immediate fall of the empire.
It is particularly noteworthy for being a pagan structure that was then converted into a Christian church – a fact that some believe led to its remarkable levels of preservation. But even with its hallowed status, the Pantheon did suffer some looting when Emperor Constans II of the Byzantine Empire visited Rome in 663, stripping the city of many of its metal sculptures and decor.
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EU told to strengthen mandate of religious freedom envoy
The European Union needs to develop an overarching religious freedom policy strategy, and strengthening the mandate of the Special Envoy is an important step towards this, writes CSW’s Amy Shepherd for Brussels-based news site The European Post.
The position of the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) outside the EU was created in May 2016. Since then the Slovak politician Ján Figeľ has not only used his role to represent the EU in its engagement with religious freedom as a human right, he has also “valuably affirmed and encouraged people worldwide working to protect and defend FoRB in challenging country contexts”, says Shepherd, CSW’s EU Advocacy Manager.
She says Figeľ has set a standard for EU Member States to follow, despite limited resources and little guidance.
Since the beginning of this year both Denmark and the UK have created positions within their governments dedicated to FoRB.
At the start of Figeľ’s one-year tenure, in September 2016, Volker Kauder, parliamentary group leader for Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democratic Union of Germany Party, bemoaned the fact that the Special Envoy could give only two days a month to the role and had only one assistant. As World Watch Monitor reported, Kauder promised he would try to change this.
Two years later the draft resolution currently under consideration by the EU Committee on Foreign Affairs calls for a strengthening of Figeľ’s mandate and capacity “by earmarking funding and human resources adequate to the Envoy’s duties, developing a systemic institutionalisation of working networks established by the Special Envoy within all relevant EU institutions or establishing the position of the EU Special Representative for FoRB”.
It also suggests the setting up of a “regular advisory working group of Member States’ FoRB institutions and European Parliament representatives together with experts, scholars, and representatives of civil society, including churches and other faith-based organisations”.
“To be fully effective, the Special Envoy role needs to be more holistically integrated into EU human rights policy structures,” says Shepherd.
Shepherd’s article echoes the views of the Members of the European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief, who said two weeks ago that the Special Envoy’s position should be strengthened and that he should play a more visible and central role in the EU’s external relations.
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It allows them to be part of the EU’s single market. Switzerland is neither an EU nor EEA member but is part of the single market - this means Swiss nationals have the same rights to live and work in Ireland as other EEA nationals. Permanent residency in EEA countries and certified translation The procedure of applying for permanent residency is similar in all EEA countries. This results from the adoption of local regulations to match the requirements of the European Union which was a precondition for concluding international agreements between all parties. The document is standard in all EU/EEA countries and Switzerland and it is not necessary to translate the document. European Health Insurance Card for S1 holders If you were issued with a European Health Insurance Card before you left Norway, you must not use this card, as it will no longer be valid. The EEA currently has 32 member countries and six cooperating countries.
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We will reject payments within EU/EEA which do not qualify. The European Economic Area (EEA) was set up in 1994 to extend the EU’s provisions on its internal market to the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) countries. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are parties to the EEA. Switzerland is a member of EFTA but does not take part in the EEA. The EU and EEA EFTA partners (Norway and Iceland) are also linked by various ‘northern policies’ and forums which focus on the rapidly evolving northern reaches of Europe and the Arctic region as a whole. EEA content in German EEA content in French EEA content in Italian On this page you find all EEA content that is exclusively about Switzerland.
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These scholarships are Switzerland, while being a member of EFTA is not a Party to the EEA, having Citizens of all 18 countries have the right to move freely throughout the EEA - to Economic Area (EEA), which includes all EU countries and Iceland, the EU and EEA, as well as from Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Vägtrafik / Recognition of professional qualifications. Now it is possible for the traffic instructors from other EEA countries (or Switzerland) to work in Sweden. Students who are citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are generally exempelmeningar innehåller "eea countries" – Svensk-engelsk ordbok och and third countries; and routes between airports within the EU and Switzerland.
It allows them to be part of the EU ’s single market. Switzerland is not an EU or EEA member but is part of the single
Yes, if you live in Sweden and work in at least two different EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, you should report it to Försäkringskassan so that we can investigate which country's social insurance legislation you should be covered by. You can do this by applying for certificate A1.
The 27 EU Member States, together with the three EFTA States Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, make up the EEA Contracting Parties (the 31 EEA States).
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Association (EFTA). It took part in negotiating the European. Economic Area ( Architects (EU/EEA Countries/Switzerland) - Service Providers EU / EEA nationals who are licensed to practice as an architect in their home countries may , This means that citizens of those countries are free to travel to Switzerland, and to live and work here. Short-term employment up to three months (EU-26/EFTA 18 Jan 2021 EU / EEA or Swiss nationality;; an establishment in another EU / EEA member state or in Switzerland;; The service provider must have been When your health costs in the UK are covered by an EEA country or Switzerland. S1 holders. You may be entitled to healthcare in the UK paid for by an EEA 23 Feb 2021 In a welcome move last week, the EU notified the UK that all EU countries will apply the 'detached workers' exception to UK employees who 22 Dec 2020 Yes, if you live in Sweden and work in at least two different EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, you should report it to Försäkringskassan so that we Family members of citizens of European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland, who are nationals of third countries, are entitled to free movement in European Economic Area (EEA) / Swiss nationals. If you are from an EU national country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and you are coming to Citizens of EU, EEA and Switzerland agreements in force that provide for a different procedure, all documents issued in other countries have to be legalized.
Therefore EEA contains same countries as SEPA with the exception of Switzerland, Monaco and San Marino
The remaining ten countries signed between 1992 and 2014. Countries were not ratified at the time they signed. The EEA is currently comprised of 27 EU countries and the three EFTA countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Switzerland, which was neither an EU nor an EFTA member, was a previous member of the EEA but no longer participates. Summary. From 1 January 2021, a prescription issued in an EEA member state (EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland can be dispensed in the UK if the prescriber is from a
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1. EEA is short for European Economic Area. Many of the rules that apply for the EEA countries also apply for Switzerland, Norway and The Faroe Islands. (EEA), SWITZERLAND AND THE NORTH The European Economic Area (EEA) was set up in 1994 to extend the EU’s provisions on its internal market to the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) countries. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are parties to the EEA. Switzerland is a member of EFTA but does not take part in the EEA. The EU and EEA EFTA partners
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This results from the adoption of local regulations to match the requirements of the European Union which was a precondition for concluding international agreements between all parties. The document is standard in all EU/EEA countries and Switzerland and it is not necessary to translate the document. European Health Insurance Card for S1 holders If you were issued with a European Health Insurance Card before you left Norway, you must not use this card, as it will no longer be valid. The EEA currently has 32 member countries and six cooperating countries. The 32 member countries are the 27 European Union Member States, together with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.


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Iran’s campaign for volleyball glory gets off to a winning start in round two of FIVB World Championships in Poland.
The Serbian coach of the Iranian volleyball team says his players are in the FIVB World Championships only to win.
Iranian wrestlers bag two bronze and one silver in World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent.
Iran defeat Puerto Rico in straight sets to advance to the next round of FIVB Men’s World Championship, Poland 2014.
Iran defeat Belgium 3-1 in the FIVB World Championship to go through to the next round.
Iran are eliminated from the FIBA World Cup after close loss to France.
In a high-stakes encounter at the FIVB World Championship Iran are to take on Belgium. A win will get Iran a place in the next stage of the games.
In the FIBA World Cup in Spain Iran defeat Egypt in their fourth game in the tournament.
Iran volleyball team captain Saeid Marouf said he didn't expect such a start in the 2014 FIVB Men’s World Championship, after Iran defeated the US 3-2.
Iran pull out consecutive wins at FIVB World Men’s Championship in Poland.

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Litter on Britain's beaches reached a record high in 2003 and is up nearly 100% on 10 years ago.
Beach visitors are urged to take their rubbish home
The Marine Conservation Society survey found rubbish at the coast has reached its highest level since Beachwatch monitoring began in 1993.
The society has called for a change in public attitudes to the problem and said legislation had little effect.
Sewage-related debris had also increased for the first time in five
years, the survey showed.
Litter was up by almost a third on 2002 results and by 99% compared with Beachwatch 1994.
More than 2,500 volunteers helped to clean and survey 244 beaches making up 135 kilometres (84 miles) of coastline over two days last September.
Litter on UK beaches
England: 2,655 items/km
Wales: 2,455 items/km
Scotland: 1,536 items/km
Channel Islands: 1,125 items/km
Northern Ireland 807 items/km
Beach visitors were found to be the biggest source of rubbish, contributing 36.7% of all waste.
Fishing debris accounted for 14.6%, sewage-related debris 7.8%, and shipping litter 2.0%.
Andrea Crump, MCS litter projects co-ordinator, said: "Tourists will choose a beach because of its beautiful scenery and clean sands, then spoil the beach for other users by leaving their rubbish behind.
"Every single piece of rubbish has an owner and every single person can make a difference by making sure they take it with them when they leave the beach."
Minister for Rural Affairs and Local Environmental Quality Alun Michael said the government believed in taking action to address the issue.
The MCS wants the Government to introduce more effective laws to prevent littering by the public.
It also wants unnecessary plastic packaging reduced and a new plastic bag tax, successfully introduced in Ireland.
Plastic items accounted for more than half of the litter found, including 5,831 plastic bags - the equivalent of 43 bags for every kilometre of coastline surveyed.
Every year thousands of animals are thought to die because of being caught in, or eating, litter.
Of the increased sewage-related debris, cotton buds made up 83% of it.
In total, 17,981 cotton bud sticks were found, of which 56% were discovered on one Scottish beach.
The MCS said this indicated that the message not to flush them, or anything plastic, down the toilet was not getting across.
The concentration of rubbish varied across the UK, with England having the highest volume.
The Channel Islands and Northern Ireland both recorded a decrease on 2002 levels.


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From early childhood, the allure of far away lands and cultures have enticed me. The passion to travel to near, far and remote parts of the planet is one of my most primal desires. I have embarked on the pursuit of setting foot on what I think are the most breath taking and captivating corners of the world. This is an adventure that is worthy of dedicating a lifetime.
I am proud of the strides I have been able to make towards that goal. Most of my travels take me to pristine destinations which I quickly realized needed to be photographed with diligence to cherish and reminisce. While it gives me great joy to share the beauty of our planet, it is also deplorable that it is fast withering away due to unfortunate environmental and socio-economic reasons. I hope my work will inspire to instill the need to preserve and protect for future generations.
Here you will find images shot during my travels within the States and around the world that have taken me from the northern reaches of Iceland to the southern tip of New Zealand. All of my images are available for sale. If you like my style and quality of images and wondered how to shoot such pictures yourself, please contact me for photography lessons.
Last but not least, my sincere thanks to you for visiting RawCaptures and I hope you enjoy what I have to share with you today!
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Coming in 2013 Kansas City will have 40 life-size dinosaurs at Worlds of Fun, who knew?! All dinosaurs expected will be made to look and feel and sound like the dinosaurs from the Jurassic period. The new attraction will surely be an adventurous one! It will have a fossil dig and a forest that you can emerge yourself in just like you were in a movie.
Talking about dinosaurs reminds me of the Jurassic Park movies from the first one in the late 1990’s was a smash hit and continued with, I believe, 3 sequels. What was your favorite Jurassic Park movie? Do you think this new attraction at Worlds of Fun will be worth the time and money put into it??


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The Authorities and Resources infotype allows you to work with the authorities and resources assigned to positions or work centers.
It is typically used when you work with positions, although you can use the infotype with work centers as well. This infotype serves two separate purposes. It allows you to identify:
For example, a position may have authorization to sign contracts with values up to $50,000. Authorities can also be used to define access to different physical areas at your company.
For example, this can include things like a notebook computer, a piece of machinery, or a car.
The information for authorities and resources is stored in the authorities subtype, and the resources subtype.
You must assign information to one of the above subtypes, when you create Authority and Resource infotype records.
It is not mandatory to maintain this infotype. You must decide if it is helpful or not.
If you use the infotype, there is a report available that extracts the information you enter. It is the RHXHFMT0 (Authorities and Resources) report.


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Everything you need to know about Accrued Expenses
Today we’re going to talk about Accrued Expenses
This is my favorite question to ask in an interview
Because there is so much to unpack
What are Accrued Expenses?
Technically speaking, an accrued expense is when an expense has been incurred, but not yet paid
This is especially relevant in accrual accounting, where income gets recognized only once it’s earned, and expenses recognized only once they are incurred
How do Accrued Expenses differ from Accounts Payable?
Under the definition above, they would be the same
Accounts Payable is an “Accrued Expense”…
That is…an expense that has been recorded but not yet paid
So why distinguish between Accrued Expenses and Accounts Payable?
Most people use the term Accrued Expenses on the balance sheet to reference an expense that has been incurred, but a bill hasn’t been received yet
The Accrued Expense is oftentimes an estimate of what the invoice amount will be once it comes in
Once the bill actually comes in, it would be reflected in your Accounts Payable
Can we go through an example?
Let’s say you got on the phone with a lawyer this month for a few hours
Your lawyer chargers you net 30 (you have 30 days to pay)
If you received the bill, it would go under Accounts Payable until you pay
If you didn’t receive the bill, it would go under Accrued Expenses for the amount that you estimate the bill will be for
So what happens to the Accrued Expense once the actual bill comes in?
You would do 2 things:
1. Reverse the accrual. That means you would show a negative expense on the P&L , and a reduction in Accrued Expenses balance
2. Record the bill in the current period as if you never recorded the accrual
The increase + decrease in the expense will cancel each other out, and you would swap the balance of your accrued expenses with your accounts payable
Accrued Expenses are a popular Liability, because it is common to not receive bills from vendors by the time you are looking to close out the month.
Technically, any expense that is incurred but not yet paid under the accrual basis of Accounting is an accrued expense, but most often when you hear the term, it will relate to an estimate of an expense that you’ve already consumed, but have yet to receive the bill
The process involves the following:
Booking the expense on your profit & loss (via a debit), and increasing the accrual on your balance sheet
In the following month in which the bill is received, you’ll then book a new expense, and this time increase your accounts payable (or reduce your cash)
You will then reverse the accrual, resulting in a net 0 accrued expense balance, and only 1 instance of the expense on your Profit & Loss


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Fans of Josh Turner will be happy to hear that he plans to release new music in 2016 after a brief hiatus.
In a new interview with the Albuquerque Journal, Turner explained that unexpected barriers have stopped him from getting his new material out to listeners.
“If it were up to me, I would have had an album out in 2013,” he says. “There have been a lot of business issues that have popped up and I’m just pushing forward. The new music is there and I want to get it out to my fans.”
Since he released his single “Lay Low” last year, fans have been waiting for news about an upcoming full-length release. Turner says that his last single will be featured on what will be his sixth studio album. He also plans to release a new single sometime in early 2016.
“The fans have been pretty anxious,” he says. “Then I have to remind them that this is a business and there are a lot of things that I can’t control.”
Outside of recording, Turner says he’s kept busy by volunteering with organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Special Olympics. He also released his first book, “Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood,” in 2014.
“A lot of people may think that I’ve been idle,” he explained. “These are all important to me and I try to make time for it all.”


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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
I have found myself in the arena over the past two years quite a bit, and I have the battle scars to prove it. I have had the desire to write about my experiences for some time, but have held back because I’m not a creative person. I’m also not a writer. And I’m scared to put myself out there. I’ve been camped out in the entrance to the arena for months now, trying to work up the nerve to go in again. The excuses are a mile long, but if I keep letting them get the best of me, this unused creativity will burn a hole in my soul. So, this is me, daring greatly and stepping into the arena once again.

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