The Valdosta Daily Times
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating five absconded sex offenders.
“We want to notify the public that these people are out there. There are warrants for their arrests,” said Lt. Stryde Jones.
Officers have been unable to find five offenders: Larry Billoups, 28, Nelson Harrison, 34, Michael Hendley, 38, Kevin Kelley, 29, and Raishawn Siplen, 31.
Billoups was convicted for rape and previously registered an address on Cypress Street. Hendley was convicted of statutory rape. Harrison, Kelley and Siplen were convicted of child molestation in unrelated cases.
Georgia law requires that sex offenders register a change of address immediately, and when officers are unable to locate an offender, an investigation begins.
“Kevin Kelley came in and registered an address on the north end of the county. Within two days, our investigator was out there, and the house was vacant,” said Jones, “Neighbors said no one lived there. The case was compiled and presented to a judge, and a warrant was issued.”
Jones said that each offender on the registry has to adhere to a different set of restrictions based on their convictions, but each has to register their residence and place of employment. Officers work with offenders to help maintain their compliance under the law, but offenders who refuse to comply or lie about their residence are aggressively pursued.
“All we ask of any sex offender is to comply with the law. We are not trying to create undue hardship on anybody, but we do want total compliance with the law. We think the public deserves that,” said Jones.
The sheriff’s office’s efforts to alert and inform the public of sex offenders in the area include a complete online registry and updated lists that are delivered to boards of education and county government buildings each week.
“It’s important to us that the information be up to date, so we do it on a weekly basis,” said Jones.
The sex offender program in Lowndes County is a little different than those in other areas. Georgia law requires that the residence of an offender be verified only once. Jones believes the sheriff’s office has taken a more stringent approach that verifies an offender’s residence and place of employment every 30 days.
“Every county takes a different approach. Some do it every two or three months, and that has a lot to do with the resources available,” said Jones, “We are fortunate enough that the sheriff has allocated a resource to be able to do it this way. We think it’s a vital service to the community.”
The sheriff’s office has one investigator whose sole duty is to verify the location of Lowndes County’s 243 sex offenders. Thirty-five of those offenders are currently in a jail or detention center, and 26 live in other counties but work in Lowndes. The investigator works closely with probation and parole officials who also verify the location of sex offenders.
“It’s quite possible that you’ve got a sex offender who is on probation or parole that is getting verified twice a month by two different agencies,” said Jones, “But again, it’s that important for us to do that.”
Employment and residency restrictions often prohibit a sex offender from living near daycares, schools, churches and other areas. Those restrictions have created a few areas in Lowndes County that have a higher number of sex offenders than others.
“We do have a couple of motels that are located in non-restrictive areas. One particular place has about 20,” said Jones, “Those areas get checked on a very regular basis just because we have so many offenders living there.”
Jones hopes people will monitor the sex offender registry website to “keep an eye” on people who are moving into the area and to contact the sheriff’s office with any questions they may have about sex offenders or residency and employment restrictions.
Anyone with information about absconded sex offenders can contact Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office at (229) 671-2950, and anonymous tips can be provided at (229) 671-2985 or online at www.lowndessheriff.com.


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I'm afraid that I have taken her for granted. She is the one who opened my eyes to not being picky on careers, who brought me new experiences, who sprinkled on me some fairy dust that changed me to a better and luckier person. She is Mbak Arum, an unexpected stranger who hides surprises behind her back.
We met for the first time around 2009, when I just entered university. She lived next door with her aunt and cousin, but then she moved to a dorm far from our neighborhood. I lost her contact and we stopped seeing each other for years, until she uploaded pictures of cappuccinos on her Facebook. That moment was like a start button that was pushed again. Our wheel of destiny started rolling again.
Mbak Arum is a fairy godmother. Lately I can't sleep well because of her, hahahah. I can't help but think that I will be so frail without her. I had told her my deep thoughts of her but I think it's not enough. Like I said earlier, I'm afraid that I have taken her for granted. Nevertheless, I will always support her through anything I can do. Mbak Arum, I might had said it the last time we met, thank you, thank you very much.

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…A rat in one’s house in a dream means that he will emigrate from one land to another. If the person seeing the dream owns a house, it means that he will sell it. Rats in one’s house in a dream also represent thieves one must guard his house against, or that he must guard himself against the betrayal of a close acquaintance. Eating a rat in a dream means backbiting others, or earning unlawful money. In general, rats in a dream represent insolence, causing damage, fornication, adverse marital conditions, or problems in the upbringing of one’s children. Catching a rat in a dream means suffering from humiliation and despise….
The rat in dreams a very unpleasant omen for those who dreamed about it, but it doesnt have a very bad meaning. The rat is an indicator of the jealous people you are surrounded by. Someone wishes you bad, however you are not in contact with those people, therefore there is no danger for you. If you see the rat that is in white colour, then it means you will get the support from one particular person you never expected to help. If you see many rats running, you shouldnt do whatever you are doing and should concentrate on one issue which would make you happy. It also could mean that you are running from something.
The rat very often indicates some people in your life that you do not feel secure being around them. The dream suggests to be aware of this fact. The rat is also something that is scary and appears in disgusting and unpleasant surroundings, so maybe you do not like this phase of your life and you should do something about it. On the positive note, the rat is good omen, because it shows your ability to adapt yourself in various situations.
Dreaming of a rat is a sign of a serious problem. It may also show a theft or loss of money. Seeing rats in a dream means false situations, deceit, jealousy and envy. You have enemies who will do damage. Seeing a white rat in a dream means distress and that you will get help at an unexpected moment.
Secret and dangerous enemy. To dream of finding a rat in the cellar indicates a problem you are unable to see. To kill one symbolizes moral victory.
Rat or mice in dream foretells about possibility of robbery, fire, danger or hazardous fight.
…Dreaming of falling into a rat-trap, denotes that you will be victimized and robbed of some valuable object. To see an empty one, foretells the absence of slander or competition. A broken one, denotes that you will be rid of unpleasant associations. To set one, you will be made aware of the designs of enemies, but the warning will enable you to outwit them. See Mouse-trap….
To dream that you are attacking someone denotes to your aggression, anger, frustration and desperation that havent been expressed in waking life. If you attack a certain person you know, it means that you have some unsolved problems with him or her. If you attack in order to protect yourself, you will have to deal with unpleasant people or situations in your waking life.
If somebody rats you out while dreaming, you should look at this person in your dream and be aware of the fact that he/she doesnt like you.
…Dreaming of rats, denotes that you will be deceived, and injured by your neighbors. Quarrels with your companions is also foreboded. To catch rats, means you will scorn the baseness of others, and worthily outstrip your enemies. To kill one, denotes your victory in any contest. See Mice….
It warns setbacks ahead of you.
Denotes triumph over an enemy.
…When you dream of attacking someone, it means that your behaviour will have consequences to others. This dream about producing an aggressive and violent action against a person or a place is the sign that you are trying to let go your bad emotions. Also, dream of attacking or assaulting is better and easier way to feel that your behaviour disappointed you. If you see yourself being attacked by someone, it signifies the protection you have on yourself. At this moment of your life, you are feeling like no one cares about you and you want to be understood and looking out for help. If you dream of being attacked by the animal it symbolizes that you have to be careful with people you are surrounded by. Make sure you pay attention to someone in your life that have the same features just like the animal you dreamed of…
…Dreaming of rats or mice is never pleasant, especially when this occurs frequently. This dream is a bad sign because it announces several misfortunes, among others, risks in your own health or in the health of loved ones. In some cases, it usually announces the start of infections. In any case, it always suggests problems at home, with family, with friends or neighbors, in business or employment. If the dreamer is involved in politics or complicated businesses, it means that there could be betrayals that will be dangerous, especially by those who are acting extremely giving and helpful. Dreaming of chasing a mouse or rat but having it escape, it could mean that problems will persist, although they are under control. Dreaming of killing a rat or a mouse signifies triumph over problems and enemies. When a woman dreams of rats or mice it might mean that she suspects…
…losing something. If you kill blue dragon, then you need to learn more in order to get knowledge. If dragon is attacking you, then there arent any chances to avoid something, what is represented by dragon’s colour. If red dragon attacks you – you may get very intimate offer. If someone is attacked by dragon is attacking with fire, then it is your action’s representation. Burning dragon is spitting fire on person, that you know and have feelings on her/him, so this dream represents your burning passion or burning anger for this person. If you’re touching a dragon, it represents your accommodation with particular condition. To touch grey dragon in the dream, means that you don’t have worries about not being able to choose something. If you see eating dragon, then it shows that condition is going bigger. To see green dragon eats grass in the dream means that you…
…Dreaming of being a prisoner indicates that the dreamer is living in an unpleasant environment because enemies are constantly attacking and trying to harm the dreamer. Dreaming that others are being confined in a fortress or prison suggests that the dreamer has the ability and energy to dominate the competition and achieve success in his or her business or employment. Dreaming with weapons in hand defending a fortress suggests that some enemies try to damage the dreamer, but fail in their attempt. Dreaming of successfully attacking a fortress indicates that the dreamer will overcome enemies and obstacles that may come in the way. This dream, in a sentimental aspect, indicates probable marriage, and in married people it indicates reconciliation. A young woman who dreams that her boyfriend is in jail insinuates that he is not a trustworthy person and has already begun to disappoint her. When a man or…
…Rats, whether white, black, or brown, singly or collectively, import illness, death, and serious misfortunes.The night before his son was drowned at sea, a man I once met dreamed his bedroom was full of enormous black rats with grey eyes that raced round and round the bed, and eventually leaped into the empty grate and disappeared up the chimney.Another person, a lady in London, if I remember rightly, dreamed that she saw her youngest daughter sitting on the floor playing with a big brown rat that suddenly sprang at her, tore the ribbon out of her hand, and raced out of the room with it. Some days later, this particular daughter developed consumption, of which she eventually died….
If one child was born joy and prosperity. If more than one child were born, the success is proportionately greater. If dreaming of a miscarriage, then it means failure in some projects. An unnatural childbirth indicates dangerous disorders. For a woman not in reality pregnant to dream of giving birth to a son, success will follow her in all enterprises. If a man has this dream, gain, riches and profit will be attained slowly. The dream of giving birth to a fish represents a child in poor health. To dream of childbirth or giving birth to a rat, cat, snake or other monster, symbolizes the unsuccessful deals and poor health to the one who dreamed of it.
Dream of giving birth to a fish, signifies that the dreamer is afraid about the babys health. This is a very common dream for pregnant women. Dream of seeing a fish born to someone else, joy and good health. Giving birth to a cat, rat, snake, lizard or other monster, is an omen of your fears as it was said before to have the sick baby or unhealthy one.
…To dream of this proud bird, is a sign of poverty; if you imagine that he spreads his tail, and exhibits all his finery, so touch the worse. For a girl to dream of a peacock, shows that she will have an empty-headed fop for a lover, who will turn out to be as poor as a rat. Lucky lottery dream numbers – 65, 54….
The monster in dreams indicates the things we are afraid of and the fears we have. If you dream that the monster is attacking you, it means that you are feeling afraid of some situation in your waking life or someone is threatening you as well.
…color can be a source of dreaming about attack by red snake. A movement of a red car, or a bike, a burning cigarette, or a seeing of a red colored sunset can be an inspiration for your dream. For a woman, a sudden start of a monthly period can be an external stimulus of dreaming about an attack of red colored snake. For a man, a sharp feeling of spontaneous erection induced by blood flow into a body part is a cause for the dreams about the red long limbless reptiles attacks. And these feelings can be felt up to few times per sleep. Also, if closed eyes suddenly being touched by red colored light rays of rising sun early in a morning, this happening can be used by our subconsciousness to build a vision of a red color snake behaving aggressively and attacking us or someone else….
Dreaming of a dirty old beggar is a sign that the dreamers issues are not being handled properly, which can lead to poverty. Failure to address this warning may cause loss of valuables and prestige. Dreaming about helping a beggar indicates that there is something deep inside the dreamer that he or she cant resolve. Dreaming of rejecting or somehow attacking a helpless beggar is a sign of the dreamers own evil or disregard of others.
…To understand the difference in appearance between the bull and the ox is that the bull is brave, agile and fast, while the ox appears meek, docile and slow. The bull is traditionally a symbol of passion. To dream of seeing yourself chased by a bull (the more ferocious the worse), suggests that issues being handled will be complicated by your own carelessness and the intervention of hypocrites and envious people who want to do harm to you. If the bull is black, you should be very careful what you do and say, because the enemies are dangerous. If the bull is white, it suggests that eventually everything will be resolved favorably and your business will improve. If the black bull stops without attacking, that suggests that the dreamer has full control over his affairs. When a woman dreams of being chased by a bull, especially if it is…
If you are struggling while attacking someone, you feel that you do not have enough power to control your life such as your relationships or certain situations. The struggling in attack could also denote to your inability to express your emotions. You keep the tension and aggression to yourself instead of letting it go.
…Scary dreams that occur frequently are a reflection of the dreamers mental health. For example, organic disorders due to poor digestion after a heavy meal, an illness that has the dreamer worrying constantly or even the dreamers own shyness that is stopping the dreamers development to success, so the dreamer should begin by analyzing these factors before seeking another interpretation. Scary dreams usually have an interpretive indication when they occur in the morning, waking up and being aware that its not related to the problems mentioned above. When a woman dreams of having fear because a dog is attacking her, it means that some friends are betraying her or that they will at least try to. Dreaming of having fear because of a certain activity, business or trip, indicates that the dreamer will face problems and diverse failures. Dreaming of other people being possessed by fear, indicates that the…
…To dream that a panther is attacking you, tiger, lion or other similar feline suggests that your future is uncertain and that youre at risk. To dream that you’re killing one of these types of felines suggests that, despite the difficulties that you may experience, you’ll finally succeed. To dream that these felines are caged suggests that your enemys intrigues will be unfruitful. To dream about these felines and that theyre in their natural habitat, but that they are escaping from it, suggests that your own affairs will improve thanks to your efforts and attention. To dream about one of these felines’ skin suggests ingratitude from people who you somehow helped in the past. To dream about a black panther is always a warning about obstacles and difficulties, particularly in your love matters, like for example disagreements in your marriage. It usually announces upcoming problems at work. To dream…
…Dreaming of a leopard attacking you, denotes that while the future seemingly promises fair, success holds many difficulties through misplaced confidence. To kill one, intimates victory in your affairs. To see one caged, denotes that enemies will surround but fail to injure you. To see leopards in their native place trying to escape from you, denotes that you will be embarrassed in business or love, but by persistent efforts you will overcome difficulties. Dreaming of a leopard’s skin, denotes that your interests will be endangered by a dishonest person who will win your esteem….
…To feel rheumatism attacking you in a dream, foretells unexpected delay in the accomplishment of plans. To see others so afflicted brings disappointments….
Predict success and prosperity through hard work and teamwork. If bees make honey in our house, or our property, success and fortune are ensured. Being stung by a bee represents the existence of a danger to our reputation because of slander. Seeing angry bees attacking us signifies conflicts with partners, or that you are abandoning work because of the search for pleasures, which can bring misfortune and ruins. Killing bees is the worst dream, it indicates that the ruin is inevitable, and is near. Finally, see them on a flower is a symbol of a new love.
…complicated situation somehow will affect the dreamer and will be presented. Dreaming of killing a snake insinuates that you have already resorted to all the resources to avoid a disaster. If you actually manage to kill a snake within dreams, its a symbol of success against your close enemies, both visible and hidden. Dreaming of walking on snakes that are moving on the ground is a sign that indicates that you live in fear of being attacked or getting a disease. Dreaming of a dead snake means that after fighting, insulting, etc., everything will remain unsolved and with a lot of hate and rancor. Dreaming of handling snakes and that they are not attacking, suggests that the dreamer will be a victim of an unpleasant but inconsequential jokes. A young woman who dreams of snakes or other reptiles indicates that she will have various problems. If she is bitten by…
…To dream that you’re in a wrathful state, dominated by anger, suggests that soon you’ll face serious problems with risk of major losses. This dream warns the dreamer that he/she must review his/her affairs in order to be prepared for that moment, and to be able to act with the maximum sanity and self-control. To dream that angry people are attacking you, whether they’re relatives or friends, suggests that you’ll soon have to intervene as a conciliator between others problems and this could somehow affect you….
To dream that a snake is attacking you indicates a betrayal from a person youd least expect. If you are able to kill this snake, this signifies a victory against your enemies.
To dream that you see a bear means that you are very powerful while dealing with others. If the bear is attacking you, you are suffering from the stress. You feel powerless.
If thugs attack, it represents success and wealth. If they back down without attacking, it indicates that we will lose fortune.
The mad dog represents the anger and frustration you are suffering from. You should also expect some hardships while dealing with your business, because there are people who wish to make damage to you or your family. If you are able to run away from this mad dog, no worries, because you will overcome all the obstacles. If someone else have killed the dog that was attacking you, you will receive some support.
A hornet in a dream represents a fighting enemy, a builder, an architect, a thief, a highway robber, a despicable person whose earnings are unlawful, a singer who sings in the wrong key, eating poisonous food, or disclosing some- thing. A hornet in a dream also represents a slanderer, a troublemaker, a strong fighter, a strong enemy that will argue against the truth, or merciless people, a vile person, a blood thirsty person, a stinging personality, or a harmful connection. Fighting attacking hornets in a dream means a war with evil people.
The person who has been attacked in his dream is having a lot of pressure and stress in his waking life, therefore he feels that everyone is attacking him. The dream also shows that you are unable to take criticism from other people, perhaps because you think of yourself in very good way, or you cannot handle criticism because you never criticize other people.
…Dreaming of sharks, denotes formidable enemies. To see a shark pursuing and attacking you, denotes that unavoidable reverses will sink you into dispondent foreboding. To see them sporting in clear water, foretells that while you are basking in the sunshine of women and prosperity, jealousy is secretly, but surely, working you disquiet, and unhappy fortune. To see a dead one, denotes reconciliation and renewed prosperity….
…The screeching sound of a pen in a dream represents a writer, or writing on paper, or writing on a chalkboard. Such screeching in a dream also could represent the chalkboard itself, or teachers of various grades. As for most people, hearing the screeching of a pen in a dream means divulging secrets, or attacking people’s reputation in the process of attaining one’s selfish goals….

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Renting a property with a private backyard can provide a sense of extra space and freedom. But can your California landlord legally enter this area whenever they want without notice or consent? The quick answer is no, a landlord cannot access your backyard whenever they please just because they own the property.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover California laws on a landlord’s access to a tenant’s backyard and other private outdoor spaces. We’ll look at required notice, reasons for entry, and what tenants can do about unwanted backyard access.
California Tenant Privacy Laws
In California, tenants have certain rights when it comes to privacy and enjoyment of their rented property. These rights are protected under the concept of “quiet enjoyment.” According to California Civil Code Section 1927, tenants have the right to privacy, peace, and quiet enjoyment of their rental unit.
This means that landlords cannot enter the property without proper notice or permission, except in certain circumstances.
Landlords are required to provide at least 24 hours’ notice before entering a rental unit, except in cases of emergency or when the tenant has given consent for the entry. This notice is meant to give tenants the opportunity to prepare for the entry and to respect their privacy.
If a landlord enters a rental unit without proper notice or consent, it may be considered a violation of the tenant’s quiet enjoyment rights.
Backyard Considered Private Area
In California, a tenant’s backyard is generally considered a private area that is included in their right to quiet enjoyment. This means that landlords cannot enter a tenant’s backyard without proper notice or consent.
However, it is important to note that there may be exceptions to this rule in certain situations.
For example, if there is an emergency or if the landlord needs to make necessary repairs or inspections, they may enter the backyard without notice. Additionally, if the rental agreement explicitly allows the landlord access to the backyard, then they may have the right to enter without notice.
However, even in these situations, landlords are still expected to respect the tenant’s privacy and give reasonable notice whenever possible.
It is important for tenants to familiarize themselves with their rights and protections under California tenant privacy laws. Understanding these laws can help tenants advocate for their rights and ensure that their privacy is respected by their landlords.
For more information on tenant rights in California, you can visit the official website of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at www.dca.ca.gov.
Permitted Reasons for Backyard Entry
As a tenant in California, you have certain rights when it comes to your privacy and the use of your rental property. However, there are specific circumstances in which a landlord may enter your backyard without permission.
These situations are generally limited and are outlined by California law to ensure the landlord’s entry is justified and necessary.
In the event of an emergency, such as a burst pipe or a gas leak, a landlord is allowed to enter your backyard without prior notice or consent. This is because immediate action is required to prevent further damage to the property or to ensure the safety of the tenants.
Examples of emergency repairs may include repairing a broken fence or addressing a hazardous condition.
Routine Maintenance with Notice
A landlord is generally required to provide notice before entering your backyard for routine maintenance purposes. The amount of notice required can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the terms of your lease agreement.
Typically, a landlord must give at least 24 hours’ notice, unless it is impractical to do so, such as in the case of a sudden and urgent repair. Routine maintenance may include tasks like landscaping, pest control, or inspecting the property for maintenance issues.
Showing Property to Prospective Tenants/Buyers
If you are planning to move out or if your landlord is selling the property, they may need to show the backyard to prospective tenants or buyers. However, they must still provide reasonable notice before entering your backyard for this purpose.
It is generally considered reasonable to provide 24 to 48 hours’ notice, allowing you time to prepare for the showing.
It is important to note that while these are generally accepted reasons for a landlord to enter your backyard, they must still respect your privacy and use reasonable care when accessing your rental property.
If you feel that your landlord is entering your backyard without a valid reason or is not respecting your privacy, it is advisable to consult your lease agreement and seek legal advice if necessary.
Proper Notice Requirements
As a tenant in California, you have the right to privacy and the landlord cannot enter your backyard without proper notice and permission. The state of California has specific laws in place to protect tenants’ rights in regards to landlord entry.
One of the key aspects of these laws is the requirement for landlords to provide proper notice before entering your rental property.
Written Notice Timeframes
According to California law, landlords must provide tenants with a written notice before entering their backyard. The notice must be given within a reasonable timeframe and should include the date and time of the intended entry.
The specific notice requirements may vary depending on the reason for entry.
For routine inspections or repairs, the landlord must provide at least 24 hours’ notice. However, in case of emergencies that require immediate attention, such as a burst pipe or a gas leak, the landlord may enter the rental property without prior notice.
It’s important to note that while the law sets a minimum notice requirement of 24 hours, landlords are encouraged to provide as much notice as possible to ensure a smooth and respectful relationship with their tenants.
Informed of Entry Date and Time
When providing written notice of entry, the landlord must specify the date and time of the intended entry. This allows the tenant to plan accordingly and be prepared for the landlord’s visit. It is important for landlords to be respectful of their tenants’ schedules and obligations, and to avoid entering the backyard at inconvenient times.
California law also grants tenants the right to refuse entry if the landlord does not provide proper notice or attempts to enter the backyard without permission. If a landlord continues to enter the backyard without proper notice, it may be considered a violation of the tenant’s rights and could result in legal consequences for the landlord.
For more information on tenant rights and landlord entry requirements in California, you can visit the official website of the California Department of Consumer Affairs: https://www.dca.ca.gov/.
Consequences of Improper Backyard Entry
Tenant Complaints and Lawsuits
When a landlord enters a tenant’s backyard without proper permission in California, it can lead to tenant complaints and even lawsuits. Tenants have a right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of their rented space, including their backyard.
If a landlord enters the backyard without permission, it may be seen as a violation of the tenant’s rights and can result in legal consequences.
Tenant complaints can range from invasion of privacy to harassment, depending on the circumstances. If a tenant feels their privacy has been invaded or they have been harassed due to improper backyard entry, they may file a complaint with their local housing authority or take legal action against the landlord.
Fines and Penalties for Landlords
Landlords who enter a tenant’s backyard without permission in California may also face fines and penalties. The California Civil Code provides guidelines for landlord entry, and violations can result in financial consequences for the landlord.
In some cases, a tenant may be awarded monetary damages if they can prove that the landlord’s improper backyard entry caused harm or distress. This can include emotional distress, property damage, or other related expenses.
The exact fines and penalties can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the severity of the violation. Landlords should be aware that improper backyard entry can result in significant financial repercussions.
It is important for landlords in California to understand the laws and regulations surrounding entry into a tenant’s backyard. Proper communication and obtaining permission before entering the backyard can help prevent tenant complaints, lawsuits, and financial penalties.
In California, a landlord cannot access a tenant’s backyard whenever they please just because they own the property. Proper notice is required, along with a valid reason permitted by law. Tenants have recourse if a landlord violates their backyard privacy rights.

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The walls are in many places coated with stucco adorned with frescoes, including palms, doves, labara and other Christian symbols.
The commonest birds are pigeons (the large notou and other varieties), doves, parrots, kingfishers and ducks.
The avifauna resembles that of Madagascar; there are species of a peculiar genus of caterpillar shrikes (Campephagidae), as well as of the genera Pratincola, Hypsipetes, Phedina, Tchitrea, Zosterops, Foudia, Collocalia and Coracopsis, and peculiar forms of doves and parakeets.
There are 35 species of pigeons and doves, many of them most beautifully coloured and all edible.
A large number of statues have been found in the villa, and costly foreign marbles and fine mosaic pavements, some of the last being preserved in situ, while among others may be named the mosaic of the doves in the Capitol and that of the masks in the Vatican.

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Stanford QB Andrew Luck, the likely No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, will be signing with Wasserman Media Group for exclusive representation on and off the field, sources said. As part of the agreement, Will Wilson, Luck's uncle and an NFLPA-certified agent, will join Wasserman after working as MLS/SUM Exec VP/International Business & Special Events for the past four years, sources said. Before that, Wilson held a number of exec positions in sports business, including being the former AFL Exec VP and former CART Exec VP. Wilson is the brother of Kathy Wilson Luck, Andrew's mother. A WMG official did not return calls for comment. Wilson is a longtime personal friend of WMG Chair & CEO Casey Wasserman and has been receiving advice from Wasserman about Luck’s career, said one source. Wasserman owned the former AFL L.A. Avengers and WMG is a major player in the representation of MLS players. Sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about Luck's representation. WMG represents several hundred athletes worldwide, but has not represented NFL players in the past. Wasserman has been involved in the effort for many years to bring an NFL team to L.A., but one source familiar with the rules said representation of Luck is not a conflict because Wasserman never intends to be a majority owner of an NFL club and his personal interests in bringing an NFL club to L.A. are separate from Wasserman as a corporate entity. While there have been a number of reports in recent months which had Luck signing with different prominent NFL player agents, sports business insiders have been saying for a while that he would take a non-traditional route when it came to his pro representation.

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Philippines travel health advice [IMPORTANT] in 2023
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Black and Gray Leaf Necklace
This Black and Gray Leaf Necklace looks great when worn alone or as part of the matching set. The necklace is handmade using glass seed beads in black and glass crystals in various colors. It has a lobster claw clasp closure and adjustable sizing. Complete the set with the matching bracelet and earrings.
Necklace measures approximately 18-19".
This item is handmade by the Elder Center Bead Group, a group of young artisans in Santiago Atitlan, who earn a fair wage for their work. The profits from this product go to the Elder Center, which provides a place of community, meals, and healthcare services for 65 elders in Guatemala. Learn more about the Elder Center Bead Group.

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iPhone 13: Apple tested a Touch ID fingerprint reader under the screen
Apple almost integrated a Touch ID fingerprint reader under the iPhone 13 screen. According to information from Bloomberg, the Cupertino giant would have finally changed his mind and decided to abandon the idea, despite the generalization of the sanitary mask. This novelty should wait until next year and the launch of the iPhone 14. At the same time, Apple is working on a solution to hide the sensors required for Face ID facial recognition under the touch screen.
According to information gathered by Mark Gurman, reporter at Bloomberg and inexhaustible source of information on Apple’s plans, the group founded by Steve Jobs has tested iPhone 13s equipped witha Touch ID fingerprint reader hidden under the screen. The rumor evoking the arrival of this feature dates already several months.
While mouth masks are mandatory in most countries, Face ID facial recognition, which debuted in 2017 on the iPhone X, has become less practical than the traditional fingerprint reader. In this context, Apple has worked on a technology to hide the sensor under the slab.
Apple would reserve Face ID without notch for future iPhone Pro
According to Mark Gurman, Apple’s solution is not yet complete. It will therefore not be integrated into the iPhone 13. After months of experimentation, the company preferred to postpone the functionality. The new generation of iPhone will have to be content with Face ID. According to the journalist, Apple should on the other hand inaugurate the Touch ID under the screen from next year on iPhone 14. This is also the opinion of Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned analyst in the world of technology.
IPhone 13 reportedly adds Portrait mode to videos as well as a new high-quality format
In his report, Mark Gurman also ensures that Apple is currently developing a solution to slide TrueDepth sensors, essential for the operation of Face ID, under the slab. De facto, the notch could completely disappear. Apple is currently studying the possibility of reserving this Face ID under the screen for its future iPhone Pro.
The more affordable models should either be content with notched facial recognition (like current iPhones) or a Touch ID fingerprint reader under the screen. Cheaper iPhones could therefore lack Face ID. We’ll tell you more about future iPhones as soon as possible. While waiting for more information, feel free to give your opinion in the comments below.


Gone are the days when vacuum cleaners are supposed to be big and loud in order for them to be efficient with their purpose. In this day and age, compact is always better. Let’s admit, not all vacuums are created equal & there are just some that you’ll fall in love because of it’s design, durability and function.
Neat freaks, homemakers and everyone who loves having a vacuum, I’d like you all to meet Dyson Fluffy.
The Dyson Fluffy DC74 has been engineered to tackle dust and debris on hard floors without leaving a scratch behind. It sucks up large debris and fine dust simultaneously.
Funny how this sleek thing of technology is thinner than my floor mop!
The Dyson digital motor sits at the heart of Dyson’s cordless vacuum cleaners. Spinning at 120,000rmp – 5 times faster than a formula 1 car engine- the Dyson digital V6 motor offers the power of a full-size vacuum cleaner. Powerful suction in a small, light package and without the hassle of wrangling a power cord around furniture.
Dyson engineers redesigned the whole cleaner head of the DC74; as a result the machine’s performance has increased dramatically. The soft nylon cleaner head with carbon strips engulfs large debris and envelopes fine dust. Dirt is effortlessly sucked-up into the clear bin which can easily be emptied.
The first thing that caught my eye is the overall design of Dyson Fluffy. I am one of the many who don’t really read the product manual and would rather fiddle & tinker until I get the hang of it. Immediately, I noticed three things about Dyson Fluffy:
1. There’s no on and off button. You simply have to put your index finger on the trigger & press it to start.
2. It can be converted to handheld easily and it comes with a few accessory tools, each having a specific purpose.
3. Easily view and remove what’s in the bin.
Dyson Fluffy comes with a tube like filter that’s easy to clean; just pop it out and put it under running water.I’m sure all vacuum enthusiast will love that Dyson Fluffy comes with an assortment of eight tools that can aid one in cleaning different parts of the house as well as different items in the home.
You can even attach a brush tool at the tip so you can fully dust away. It’s a good match for your window blinds or ceiling fan.Another tool that you’ll love is this angled brush that you can twist sideways or downwards, depending on your needs.It can reach the topmost of a shelf or in this case, the air conditioner.
When I say Dyson Fluffy is handy, I really mean it is. Easily transform it into a handheld vacuum and you’re off sucking dirt and dust from anything and everything that acquires them.
The Dyson Fluffy is always ready to go for easy floor cleaning and with a flick of the wrist switch to the ceiling. With 8 additional tools Dyson Fluffy tackles hard-to-reach places. The motorised turbine head glides up stairs, the flexible crevice tool reaches narrow spaces behind furniture, the soft dusting brush sweeps up dust on blinds, and the stubborn dirt brush tackles the hardest of grime.
It also comes with a mini mortized tool, I like using this to clean our mattress and our couch since the kids tend to spend most of their leisure time in our living room.There’s a tool option to choose from whether you’re cleaning the couch, the corners of your house, or even the upholster of your car.Up the power a notch with the max button. It gives 6 minutes of higher suction for more power.
You can even put additional attachments, those that you use frequently. So it’s easy to switch from one attachment to another.
Charging time is around 3-4 hours and this lets you use Dyson Fluffy for 20 minutes.
TEN THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT DYSON FLUFFY:
1. Powered by Dyson digital motor V6. It creates the most powerful cordless vacuum. Dyson cordless vacuums are powered by the Dyson digital motor. This power-dense motor uses digital pulse technology and a neodymium magnet to spin at up to 110,000 times a minute. Its small size means that the machines it powers can also be small, light and powerful.
2. Soft roller cleaner head. The Dyson V6 Fluffy vacuum comes with the soft roller cleaner head. Full-width coverage: soft woven nylon, with rows of anti-static carbon fiber filaments enabling simultaneous fine dust and large debris pick-up.
3. Up to 20-minutes powerful fade free suction. Suction starts strong and stays strong. Trigger releases instantly so battery power isn’t wasted between cleaning tasks. (16 minutes with motorized floor tool attached.)
4. Max power mode. Push button to select power. Provides 6 minutes of higher suction for more difficult tasks.
5. Hygienic bin emptying. Just push the button to release the dirt.
6. Balanced for floor to ceiling cleaning. Center of gravity located towards the grip for easy, lightweight cleaning up top, down below and in between.
7. It comes with a mini motorized tool. Stiff nylon bristles remove pet hair and ground-in dirt from furniture, car seats and tight spaces.
8. Converts for handheld cleaning. All Dyson cordless vacuums quickly convert to a handheld for quick clean ups, spot cleaning and cleaning difficult places.
9. Convenient docking station. Stores and charges the machine, and holds additional attachments. So it’s always ready to go.
10. Dyson Fluffy is sleek and easy to use. Need I say more?
We tested how it will fair with this carpet. Can you spot which side was cleaned with Dyson Fluffy? The left side is spotless while the right still has lint and visible dirt. For such a small device, it’s pretty powerful.
Dyson Fluffy retails for P38,500.
My kids now think cleaning is fun especially since they have a cool & nifty gadget. This, I have Dyson to thank for. Now they fight over who gets to clean up the mess they made because they both want to “shoot” the dust and dirt with their “gun” that is Dyson Fluffy.
If you’re in the market to get a vacuum cleaner that’s compact and powerful, I suggest you get Dyson Fluffy. It’s perfect for people who like cleaning every nook and cranny, whether you’re a newlywed, have small kids, have pets or even a bachelor wanting to keep your place spic and span, Dyson Fluffy’s got you covered.
Aaaand because I want one of my readers to experience the awesomeness of Dyson Fluffy, I’m holding a giveaway. Yay! Please follow the easy, peasy steps.
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The Automotive Diagnostic scan tools Market is estimated to be USD 33.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach a market size of USD 41.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.
The major factors behind the growth of the global automotive diagnostic scan tools market are the growing preference of consumers for high-end cars, rising stringent emission norms and an increase in the number of automotive workshops globally. With rise in demand for vehicle repair and maintenance demand for diagnostic equipment would also rise. The installation of electronics components in vehicles is increasing with advancements in vehicle technology which will further increase the market for automotive diagnostic scan tools.
By Handheld Scan Tool: The battery analyser segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing market in the automotive diagnostic scan tools market during the forecast period
The battery analyser segmentis expected to witness the fastest growth in the automotive diagnostic scan tools market. Battery analysers have gained significant importance with the increase in vehicle electrification in automobiles. Periodic battery analysis is needed because batteries tend to have a shorter life than the components it powers. Also, the increasing demand for electric vehicles, which in turn pushing the growth of automotive batteries, is boosting the demand for battery analysers in the market globally. These tools analyze the operating condition of the battery and charging system, thereby ensuring proper functioning of the electric power source. It also provides alternator information and projects the status of power supply. Battery analysers act as gatekeepers to retire packs when they fall below a set performance criterion.
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By Vehicle Type: The passenger car segment is estimated to be the largest growing market in the automotive diagnostic scan tools market during the forecast period
The passenger car segment is expected to be the largest growing segment, by value, of the automotive diagnostic scan tools market during the forecast period. The increasing sales of passenger cars coupled with high demand for premium segment cars are majorly responsible for the fastest growth of the passenger car segment in the global market. The increase in disposable income of consumers has pushed the demand for passenger cars, which, in turn, has driven the growth of the passenger car market. The passenger car segment is anticipated to hold the largest share of the automotive diagnostic scan tools market
By Connectivity Type: The Wi-Fi segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing market in the automotive diagnostic scan tools market during the forecast period.
Wi-Fi is one of the upcoming technologies in vehicle diagnostics. Wi-Fi provides a better operation range than USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Wi-Fi is used for DoIP (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol) and is expected to register significant growth over Bluetooth during the forecast period. Moreover, the presence of countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, which are expected to adopt remote diagnostics with the help of DoIP, is further expected to drive market growth. WiFi has played an essential role in enabling vehicle connectivity applications in vehicle diagnostics. Further, the Wi-Fi provides an extensive data codes transfer capability that has enabled over USB and Bluetooth for vehicle diagnostics. The rise in the demand for premium segment of passenger cars because of growing consumer preference for luxury cars equipped with advanced high-tech features and pressure from OEMs to improve vehicle performance and collect relevant data is further increasing the WiFi enabled automotive diagnostics scan tools market.
By Region: Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest market for automotive diagnostic scan tools market
The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the largest market for automotive diagnostic scan tools during the forecast period. The market growth in the region can be attributed to the rapid growth of the automotive sector in countries such as China, Japan, India, Thailand, and South Korea. Moreover, the improved lifestyle of consumers and rapid urbanization have boosted the demand for passenger vehicles as well as commercial vehicles, which, in turn, would trigger the growth of the automotive diagnostic scan tools market in the region.
Key Market Players
The major market players include Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Siemens (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Denso (Japan), Snap-on (US) among others.
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For meat-eaters, a well-made piece of beef jerky is truly a delicious treat. Unfortunately, a high-quality beef jerky product doesn’t come cheap. Why, exactly, is beef jerky so expensive, and are people really getting what they pay for?
There’s good news, and beef jerky fans will be happy to know that the industry’s big names aren’t in cahoots to rip off the everyday consumer. The major reason that jerky is often so expensive is that there’s a lot that goes into making that bag of jerky, and that means it really isn’t the cheapest food to produce from start to finish. It’s actually pretty pricey when it comes down to it, and a large percentage of that cost is the beef itself.
Producing beef costs significantly more than pork or chicken, and requires about 10 times the number of resources. Everything from the land to the grain to the water is a factor, and makes cows costlier to raise than other livestock. There’s also the aspect of beef’s popularity with American consumers, which has led to a lot of competition that has raised beef prices overall. These days, people might not opt for beef as much as chicken, but when they do, they’re paying considerably more for it.
According to the Wall Street Journal, beef prices aren’t just rising in the United States, but around the globe as well. The global rise in beef prices might seem unrelated to the small jerky brand in your home state, but those high-priced cuts are also the same sections of meat used in the jerky. There’s a reason $8 jerky tastes better than $1 jerky — it’s made with better cuts of meat.
According to jerky brand Mountain America Jerky, the best jerky is made with lean cuts of beef, usually top and bottom rounds, because they provide a lot of flavor and good texture. They also tend to cost significantly more than fatty beef scraps.
It follows, then, that certain cuts are also limited in supply. You can get a lot more tripe out of a cow than you can tenderloin — but tripe jerky isn’t a big seller in the United States. Because seriously, is there anything worse than tripe?
If you want the tastiest pieces of jerky, you’ve got to start with the tastiest cuts of meat — and not all of the cow is tasty. The price of the beef is really only one of the factors for your pricey jerky, though, and there are certainly other costs to consider.
Good things take time, and in the case of beef jerky, they also take a lot of resources. Mountain America Jerky, for example, says that it takes them three days to produce a small batch through the smoking process. They could go for a cheaper and quicker method and use a commercial dehydrator, but as they put it, this wouldn’t result in perfectly delicious “meat licorice.”
In other words, they asked themselves if they wanted to make your beef jerky cheap or did they want to make it right? When it comes to jerky, you just can’t have it both ways.
Another thing that a lot of people might not consider is the issue of shrinkage. Those tender little bites of beef jerky didn’t start out so small. Yes, your 4-ounce bag of jerky might seem rather tiny for $8, but it still has $8 worth of beef in it that simply shrank during the drying process.
The whole point behind curing meat is to dry it out to prevent the meat from spoiling, and that drying process removes water — a lot of water. Big John’s Jerky has explained that the beef they use is around 60 percent water, and the final result always weighs less than the beef they started with. Essentially, around 2.5 pounds of beef is only going to yield around a pound of jerky.
A $10 bag of beef jerky might not be as full as you would like, but at least you know that the jerky industry isn’t jerking you around when it comes to how they make their product and price they sell it at.
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The trouble started with insects. Soon enough, a misunderstanding over the ancient theatrical tradition of actors playing characters of different genders landed one Houston theater company squarely on the culture wars’ front lines.
In late April, Main Street Theater opened its production of “James and the Giant Peach,” British author Roald Dahl’s 1961 book about a young boy who escapes his abusive home life with the help of magic crystals, chatty insect companions (including a glow-worm), and an enormous piece of produce. As with other shows produced by Main Street’s Theater for Youth division, its four-week run at the MATCH was split between public performances and those for students bused in from all over Greater Houston.
In the stage version, adapted in 1982 by Richard George, the glow-worm is a minor character, part of a menagerie of insects who inhabit the giant peach as it flies over the Atlantic Ocean. Sullen and lazy, it is not thought of highly by its fellow insects, but it does provide an indispensable service: Its light helps James and the other characters see during their journey.
The problem with Main Street’s production, however, wasn’t the glow-worm’s attitude. It doesn’t have many, but in this context the character’s most important line is “I am simply a lady firefly, with wings.” Because the role was taken by a non-binary actor perceived as male-presenting — and who also played one of James’ mean aunts in the show — the situation got intense when a parent complained about the cross-gender casting to the Spring Branch ISD school board.
Before long, and quite incorrectly, word spread that “Giant Peach” was, in so many words, packed with drag queens. The Instagram account @htxkidsfirst, which has about 4,800 followers, posted an out-of-context, outdated photo of the cast member in question, who is also a member of Houston’s drag community, as well as a few screenshot messages purportedly from angry parents. Spring Branch ISD responded by canceling several upcoming class trips to the play, citing “concerns raised about the age-appropriateness of the performance,” according to a statement the district sent to families affected by the cancellations.
However, no drag was involved in “Giant Peach,” either here or in the previous times Main Street has mounted the production, notes the theater’s director of marketing and communications, Shannon Emerick. In fact, casting a male (or male-presenting) actor to play a female character is hardly unusual. In instances such as “Giant Peach,” where a play calls for many more roles than are actors available, it’s downright necessary.
“It quickly became clear [that] no, there’s no drag performance in the play,” Emerick said, “but then it didn’t matter because then the topic became, ‘Well, you still have a man playing a woman, and that’s drag.’ No, no, that’s actually not true.”
Both Houston Kids First and Spring Branch ISD did not respond to multiple requests to comment for this article.
As we understand it today, drag — as in men donning super-stylized wigs, gowns and RuPaul-height heels — is a relatively recent development, often traced back to Victorian England. But it didn’t matter here. Within a few days, multiple local news outlets — and then the Washington Post and Britain’s The Guardian — picked up the “Giant Peach” story, tying it to the recent surge in legislation targeting drag-related events. This poor glow-worm had the misfortune to stumble into the middle of a conservative-led campaign to curb LGBTQ+ rights in multiple states including Texas.
A long tradition of cross-casting
Cross-casting, or casting roles written for one gender with an actor of the opposite (or non-binary) gender, is actually as old as theater itself. Western theater began in ancient Greece, where female roles were instead played by men or boys. In a cruel bit of irony, Greek theater arose out of rituals worshipping the god Dionysus, whose rites were chiefly enacted by women. However, because Greek society firmly relegated women to domestic matters, theatrical productions quickly became the exclusive province of men.
This practice continued until well after the Renaissance. In William Shakespeare’s day, as imagined in the Oscar-winning 1998 film “Shakespeare In Love,” things could get complicated — one theory about the possible origin of the term “drag” holds that it began as an Elizabethan acronym for “dressed resembling a girl.”
“You’ve got this guy who’s writing plays, and he’s got all men in them,” said Jack Young, professor of acting at the University of Houston’s Katherine G. McGovern College of the Arts. “Then you have certain characters that if they’re playing women and they have to go on an adventure, you can’t run around as a woman. It’s too dangerous. So the women characters decide to go on, in masks, as men.”
This scenario surfaces in a handful of Shakespeare’s best-known plays, including “Twelfth Night,” “As You Like It,” and “The Merchant of Venice.” In “Romeo and Juliet,” perhaps the most famous of all the Bard’s works, the iconic balcony scene was especially delicate because “[Juliet’s] at the top, but it’s a guy playing [her],” said Young, also longtime director of the Houston Shakespeare Festival. “That’s why Romeo doesn’t climb up on the balcony to kiss her, because that would mean that we’d have a boy coming up to kiss a boy. All of a sudden, the illusion would be blown.”
Following Shakespeare’s death, gender roles were but one of the issues puritanical British ruler Oliver Cromwell’s followers had with Britain’s theaters, which — due to what Parliament labeled their “lascivious mirth and levity” — were shuttered during the English Civil War Cromwell had sparked and not reopened until the restoration of Charles II to the English throne in 1660, 18 years later.
“There is a certain point of view, if you read the Bible a certain way, that God made you as you are and you should stay in your lane,” said Young. “That’s a really useful thing to tell people if you don’t want people getting in your way.”
Some theaters becoming wary
Ever since, theater has often carried a whiff of the transgressive. When women stepped onto the stages of European opera houses in the 18th and 19th centuries, notes Young, it was often playing young boys in so-called “pants roles” such as Cherubino in Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.”
A couple of centuries and more than a few scandals later, cross-dressing featured in a number of successful Broadway musicals dating back to at least “South Pacific” in 1949, and extending to latter-day Tony winners “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Rent,” “Hairspray,” and “Tootsie,” based on the 1982 film for which Dustin Hoffman won the Best Actor Oscar. Several other ‘90s flicks helped further boost drag into the pop-culture mainstream: “Mrs. Doubtfire”; “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”; and “The Birdcage,” which is of course a retelling of “La Cage.”
Indeed, one of Broadway’s hottest tickets right now is a new adaptation of the classic Jack Lemmon/Tony Curtis cross-dressing comedy “Some Like It Hot,” by composer Marc Shaiman (“Hairspray,” “The Little Mermaid”) and co-authors Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin. With 13, it leads the nomination count ahead of the Tony Awards, which air on Sunday.
But Broadway is one thing; Houston another. The volatile reaction to “Giant Peach” is already making other local theaters wary. Stages just opened a pair of drag-themed plays, “Drag Wonderettes” and “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” at its George Theater; both run through July 2. Both shows were programmed long ago, explains artistic director Kenn McLaughlin, but instead of allowing Stages to blow off a little steam coming out of the pandemic, they arrive at a culturally fraught moment not exactly conducive to letting it all hang out.
“We’ve done a lot of heavy plays [recently]; it’s like, let’s get out there, let’s have a party section,” he said. “That was what I intended. I never intended to be, nor do I have any interest in being, the center of a political conversation about this. These pieces are about entertainment.”
Thing is, a handful of bills in the Texas Legislature’s just-concluded session have now made it even more difficult to experience many theatrical shows — especially anything drag-related — as simple “entertainment.” Senate Bill 12 proposed fining business owners $10,000 for hosting performances deemed sexually explicit, and charging the performers involved with a Class A misdemeanor.
Earlier drafts of the bill targeted drag performances more directly, but the version approved by the Legislature on May 28 criminalizes “accessories or prosthetics that exaggerate male or female sexual characteristics” accompanied by suggestive gestures. “Advocates said this addition is aimed at drag queens’ props and costumes, which is evidence lawmakers are still targeting the LGBTQ+ community,” noted the Texas Tribune. The bill now awaits Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.
While the session played out in Austin, “Giant Peach” played to sold-out houses at MATCH, to the tune of up to 300 students per performance, for the remainder of its run. Only a handful of area schools followed suit with Spring Branch ISD’s cancellations, Emerick said, and the schools that scratched their field trips also accepted vouchers for performances next season.


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Back in December, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. He has since campaigned for her, but that isn't to say he takes any pleasure in the rhetoric that comes along with the current presidential campaign cycle.
In the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) end-of-year shareholder letter in February, Buffett made a point about the election cycle that he has made before, and that he will almost certainly make again, in some form, at the shareholder meeting on April 30 in Omaha.
"It’s an election year, and candidates can’t stop speaking about our country’s problems," he wrote. "As a result of this negative drumbeat, many Americans now believe that their children will not live as well as they themselves do. That view is dead wrong: The babies being born in America today are the luckiest crop in history."
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Marathon Oil Building Collapse Results in Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The families of two men involved in the construction of the Marathon Oil headquarters have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Marathon Oil and several of the company’s subcontractors. The men died after a staircase collapsed during construction. The lawsuit claims the negligence and safety oversights led to the men’s deaths. There were three victims in the incident.
Two of the victims’ families have filed wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of Jose Alexander Santos Granados, 29, and Dholman Obdulio Gomez Castellano, 36. The family of a third victim is expected to file a separate lawsuit.
Families Allege Gross Negligence
The two men were on the fourth and fifth floors of the tower when the stairway collapsed. The collapse happened immediately and gave the men no chance to react. As the concrete stairs crumbled, the men were trapped in the rubble. Cleanup crews recovered the bodies two days later after the site was secured.
OSHA was onsite to investigate the incident, but no official cause for the collapse has been announced. If OSHA finds that safety protocols were not followed, then the defendants may be on the hook for punitive damages.
The plaintiffs have been given an injunction by the court to stop the parties from altering the scene of the collapse. They want to have their own people in there to inspect what happened. If serious safety violations were present and these led to the collapse, the families may be entitled to recover punitive damages from the stakeholders. This would mean that they would be entitled to a larger sum than is generally available because the court and jury see fit to punish the negligent parties. However, the standard for punitive damages is quite high. The family must prove that the stakeholders knew about the danger and then failed to intervene. It can be difficult (though not impossible) to prove what a person knew and when they knew it.
When attorneys file lawsuits, they tend to lead with the most severe claims. In this case, the attorneys are saying that the stakeholders ignored safety protocols and exposed the men to danger. However, in gross negligence lawsuits, the plaintiff must often show that the defendant showed a callous disregard for the safety of others.
On the Job Accidents
It’s not always possible to sue for damages when you’re injured on the job. However, in this case, there were several parties working together. Texas law prevents Texas workers from filing lawsuits against their employers but only if they carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers who carry workers’ compensation insurance are immune from lawsuits filed by their own employees. However, this does not prevent their employees from filing lawsuits against other contractors.
Talk to a Houston Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be able to file a lawsuit against your employer or other companies who contributed negligence to the situation. Call the Houston personal injury attorneys at Livingston & Flowers today to learn more about how we can help.


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After the huge success of the Planet of The Apes movie franchise, it was only really a matter of time before the series spawned another video game. Yet, while this meant that the announcement of last month’s Planet of The Apes: Last Frontier wasn’t exactly a huge surprise, the type of game that was revealed definitely was surprising.
Instead of giving fans a gritty open-world Planet of The Apes game, this Andy Serkis produced epic is actually a story-driven, gameplay-light adventure, in the vein of Telltale’s The Walking Dead. This means that instead of controlling an ape and leading him or her into battle, players will be taking a back seat, watching the action unfold on screen as they make key dialogue choices that affect how the story plays out.
Eager to learn more about this intriguing new interactive movie, we sat down with Martin Alltimes, the man who leads the development of the game at the Imaginati Studio. You can find out all about the vision behind Last Frontier by watching the video above.
What We Thought of The Gameplay
As well as having a nice chin wag with the man who made the game happen, we also got to play an early section of Last Frontier.
With the game telling the story of a band of apes who fled to underground tunnels in the wake of the human war, our demo saw our ape hunting party stumbling on a human farm. Desperate for food, its up to the player to decide whether or not its worth raiding the farm for supplies, and if so, how best to approach the raid. While decision making in video games isn’t exactly something new, in the Last Frontier, it’s not always just up to one player.
With our demo being shown on PS4, we were given the option to use either traditional controllers or make use of PlayStation’s little known new feature, PlayLink. Shown in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it segment during this year’s Sony E3 conference, PlayLink allows PS4 owners to connect up to four phones to their console, letting multiple players control a game with their smartphones.
When presented with a choice over whether to attack the farm or not, we found our opinions clashing with Martin’s. While we wanted to scout out the area first, he was keen to charge in and steal us some much-needed supplies. In a nice touch, each player gets one decision override per story chapter, allowing them to turn the tide in pivotal story moments.
Much to our dismay, Martin opted to use his veto. This meant that our band of over-eager apes charged in to the farm unprepared. Thanks to the apes’ lack of stealth, our group startled the sleeping horses, swiftly drawing the attention of the gun-wielding humans. With no time to spare, we both agreed to take out the attacking men before they could signal for help.
Despite our protagonists’ best efforts, one rancher made it to a horse, galloping off into the distance.
You Get To Play As The Humans Too
As Martin revealed in the video interview above, players will be experiencing the war from both sides in Last Frontier. With you able to make decisions for both sides, you can ultimately decide how this epic war pans out. Whether its a decisive victory for either side, peace or something a bit less clear cut, Martin hopes that players will want to invite people over and replay the game multiple times to see all its different endings.
For the last part of our demo, we found ourselves put in the shoes of the humans. Playing as the leader of the resistance, we walk into a room where an ape is being tortured. The humans hurting the writhing ape are convinced that their quarry is holding out on them. With the men paranoid about an imminent attack, tensions are high. As an unproven leader who has inherited the position from her father, players find themselves stuck in tricky situation without a clear answer.
Being unable to sit there and torture the suffering ape, we managed to slowly diffuse the tension and take back control of the situation, convincing the soldiers to prepare for an attack rather than torturing the ape.
The decision not to make this a traditional video game will surely rub some gamers up the wrong way. Yet, for many fans, the idea of being able to influence your very own version of an Apes movie will be too tantalising a proposition to ignore. With no word on price or game length yet, it’s too early to make a judgment call on whether Last Frontier will be worth the cash.
Still, despite only getting a brief taste of the game, we left our demo feeling intrigued and ready to dive straight back into the murky decision-making of Last Frontier. For more information on what to expect from the game, check out the video interview at the top of the page.

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As many who care about the Bay know, oyster shell is invaluable as substrate for new oysters to grow on. And that’s why there are large-scale efforts on the Chesapeake Bay to recycle old, discarded shells from restaurants, oyster roasts, and—now—an archaeological dig site. Apparently colonial oysters are just as good as modern ones for planting oyster spat.
Cheryl Costello reports on a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Oyster Recovery Partnership and Historic St. Mary’s City. Watch below:


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Easy install and good looking. Function is fine. It looks better than the plus 2 extensions that come with some Canik models.
These are absolutely top notch, and delivery time from Washington state to Tennessee was quick. I used the factory springs on stock 18 rnd Canik mags and the best I could squeeze in was 21 rounds in any of them. However, since the stock mags would only hold 17 rnds to begin with, I guess these are indeed +4's.
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Easy to install. Makes magazines hold up to 22 rounds. Only problem I saw was that the factory spring is a little too weak to engage the slide lock when magazine is empty on some mags. Bought some of the +5 mag springs for the CZ mags and it cleared the issue right up. Only downside is that you lose 1 round in capacity (making them 21 round) I still give them 5 Stars because the flaw isn't with the extension, it's the factory spring.
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U.S. Air Force Band: We Salute You October 10
“Breaking Barriers since 1947”
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Our brave men and women of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America perform compelling ensembles that remind us why we’re proud to be American. We Salute You presents standard concert band and popular music from each of the decades since 1947 culminating in a patriotic salute to our nation and those who serve.
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- Landmark Center for Children and Families is ForKids’ brand-new $17.5 million regional homeless shelter, ushering in a rebirth for the area's homeless and the nonprofit behind the facility.
- A single condo building tucked behind the library is almost sold out. New businesses from nonprofits to restaurants are setting up shop nearby. Residents hope these changes will bring an influx of people to the area.
- Two charitable arms - one through the credit union and the other through the Langley for Families Foundation - grant substantial amounts of money each year.
- At a special meeting called by Mayor Alan Krasnoff Tuesday, the City Council voted to authorize an agreement with ForKids, Inc., a Norfolk-based nonprofit that helps homeless families in Virginia.


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Birth injuries may be common, but that doesn’t mean they are inevitable. Birth injuries caused by the negligence of medical professionals occur with disturbing frequency. In the world of law, we refer to this as medical malpractice. As medical malpractice experts ourselves, we are adept at determining whether your child’s birth injury was inevitable or the result of a doctor’s error. Here are the most common avoidable birth injuries that we encounter.
Erb’s palsy is an injury to the brachial plexus, which controls motor function in the arm and shoulders. ‘Palsy’ is just another way to say ‘paralysis.’ Babies born with Erb’s palsy will experience partial or complete paralysis in the arm.
Like virtually all other birth injuries, Erb’s palsy is especially common during difficult and strenuous births. If the baby becomes stuck in the birth canal and a doctor intervenes, they may yank too hard with forceps, causing the injury.
Facial paralysis is exactly what it sounds like. If your child has facial paralysis, they will exhibit a noticeable reduction in the movement of their face. This is easily among the most common birth injuries, and in most instances, symptoms are mild and it goes away on its own.
But if your child’s facial paralysis is more severe and long-lasting, you might be wondering if it was avoidable or not. Just as with Erb’s palsy, negligent medical professionals can cause facial paralysis by improper use of forceps.
Most people have some familiarity with cerebral palsy. For many years, medical malpractice was thought to be the leading cause of this condition. However, cerebral palsy is not always a birth injury, as it can be caused by various congenital factors. Still, medical malpractice undoubtedly causes thousands of cerebral palsy cases annually.
Like both of our previous two examples, a negligent medical professional may use delivery tools improperly. They may also be negligent for other reasons, such as failing to notice a maternal infection or issues with the umbilical cord.
How Could It Have Been Avoided?
All of the above examples are avoidable birth injuries that may have been prevented with proper medical care. Medical professionals should monitor for signs of fetal distress prior to and during delivery to take preventative measures. If they neglect to do so then they are, by definition, negligent.
You may have noticed that all three of our examples above have the potential to be caused by improper use of forceps or other tools to assist in delivery. In all of these cases, too, a cesarean section would have rendered such actions unnecessary.
It may be difficult to swallow that your child’s birth injury could have been prevented. Far too many avoidable birth injuries occur every year. The experienced medical malpractice professionals at Snyder Law Group will not stand for it, either.
Contact The Snyder Law Group Today
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Indian Railways’ Central zone earns whopping Rs 125 crore from errant passengers! Recently, the Central zone of the national transporter said that it posted a record checking earnings of Rs 125.16 crore from the month of April to November 2018.
A senior Central Railway official was quoted in a PTI report saying that the amount was recovered from passengers as fine for ticket-less or irregular travel. Out of it, Rs 21.39 crore was recovered in November alone from errant passengers. In November 2017, the Central zone had collected an amount of Rs 11.66 crore from such travellers. So that’s an increase of 83.45% over the same month last year, the official said.
According to the official, the record ticket checking earnings could be a result of the zonal railways’ intensive campaign against ticketless and irregular travel. Read More
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