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The Butterfly Visions Project (BVP) a non-profit organization founded by prominent Charlotte, NC businesswoman Tiffany Brown that was designed to administer resources, and provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault has initiated Project Safe Haven in January 2020.
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Sure, the Sydney dust storm was ages ago. But I’m setting up a Posterous account and playing with its ability to post automatically to Flickr, Twitter and my WordPress website.
This photo was taken on Enmore Road, Enmore at about 7.30am on 23 September 2009. It’s a frame grab from my HD video camera.
I hate doing live experiments like this, because I care about how material is presented on my website. Perhaps that’s old-fashioned, but I don’t like things turning ugly. Presentation counts. OK, you’ve seen my dress sense? Sorry.
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[Update: I’ll leave the formatting of this post as-is. If you look at the code, you’ll see that Posterous has its own somewhat shitty ideas about HTML. It also scaled the photo to Posterous’ 500-pixel width rather than my layout’s 600-pixel width. Bother. I have, however, changed the category from “Uncategorised” (ugh!) to stuff that fits my taxonomy. I’ve also added tags. The tags I’d added for Posterous didn’t make it through to WordPress.]

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Inclusive Leadership (and Mindset)
Inclusion in an organization requires an understanding of the interconnected relationships and dependencies between employee engagement, higher productivity, and innovation. Our unique inclusionary approach focuses on those characteristics that we all have in common to improve inclusion, engagement, and productivity. This program will focus on understanding how the mind works, what internal filters we have based on our experiences, the value of networks, and how we recognize and control for those filters to get the best out of ourselves as well as others.
- Examine how the minds works in terms of perceiving difference
- Assess and analyze our personal filters (biases) derived from life experiences and how those filters change how we process information and respond
- Evaluate social networked relationship related to advantage

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The heavyweights join together to provide the music for 'The Dangerous Lives Of Altar Boys'...
drummer BRAD WILK to record the soundtrack for new JODIE FOSTER film ‘THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS’.
The film is due to open in the US on June 14, with the soundtrack appearing in the week before. The material is not as heavy as traditional Queens Of The Stone Age‘ material, according to Billboard.
The film, directed by Peter Care who also directed REM’s 1996 tour film ‘RoadMovie’, is set in a parochial school in Georgia in 1974. It is the story of a group of 8th grade altar boys who get caught drawing an obscene comic book involving priests and nuns having sex. It also stars Kieran Culkin, brother of former child star Macaulay. Like Queens Of The Stone Age‘s last album, it is Rated R in the US. There is no UK release date yet for the feature.
Meanwhile, Queens Of The Stone Age are set to release their much anticipated third album ‘Songs for the Deaf’ in August.


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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season.
We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, transfers, incoming freshmen, non-conference schedules, and pick a player to watch for each team.
The Utah Utes came in dead last in our rankings a year ago but move up one whole spot this time around. In their inaugural season in the Pac-12, the Utes won just six total games and the outlook is not any better heading into this season. Second year head coach Larry Krystowiak lost six players to transfer and has 11 players who didn’t see a single minute in a Utah uniform last year.
For the Utah Utes football preview go here
Last season: 11th, 3-15 in Pac-12, 6-25 overall
Predicted Pac-12 Finish: 12th
Projected Depth Chart
C: David Foster (Sr)/Dallin Bachynski (So)
PF: Jason Washburn (Sr)/Renan Lenz (Jr)/Jeremy Olsen (Fr)
G/F: Cedric Martin (Sr)/Jordan Loveridge (Fr)/Dakari Tucker (Fr)
SG: Aaron Dotson (Jr)/Jarred DuBois (Sr)
PG: Glen Dean (Jr)/Justin Seymour (Fr)/Brandon Taylor (Fr)
Gone: PG-Josh Watkins, G-Chris Hines (transfer-Drake), SF-Dijon Farr (transfer-Arkansas-Fort Smith), SG-Anthony Odunsi (transfer-Tyler JC), PG-Kareem Storey (transfer-Southern Idaho), Javon Dawson (transfer-Jacksonville), F-George Matthews (transfer-UT-San Antonio)
Of those eleven players who didn’t suit up for the Utes last season, four of them have experience at the Division One level. 7’3 center David Foster is already the program’s all-time leader in blocked shots but missed all of last season with a broken foot. He combined with the team’s top returning scorer and rebounder, Jason Washburn will provide the Utes with plenty of size inside.
On the wing, Cedric Martin is the only returning player from last year’s team. The former JUCO transfer is a consistent outside scorer and capable defender but is certainly not capable of being a go-to scorer. Neither is LSU transfer Aaron Dotson who figures to start at two alongside Martin. Dotson averaged just 6.8 points per game as a sophomore with the Tigers.
Without a main scoring option on the perimeter, the burden will likely fall on the shoulders of Eastern Washington transfer, Glen Dean. The 5’10 point guard was Big Sky Freshman of the Year in 2010 and a second-team All-Conference honoree as a sophomore. He is a dangerous outside shooter but will face a major jump in talent moving to the Pac-12.
The bench will feature eight new faces. Loyola Marymount transfer Jason DuBois becomes immediately eligible since he already graduated and is studying to earn his masters. He can light it up from deep as he is a career 37% shooter from downtown. The Utes’ most highly-touted recruit, freshman Jordan Loveridge also figures to be a valuable asset off the bench. His all-around game and versatility might even earn him a starting spot before the season ends. Fellow freshmen Dakari Tucker, Justin Seymour, and Brandon Taylor will all compete for minutes at guard as well.
Up-front, JUCO transfer Renan Lenz is likely to make the biggest impact in a reserve roll. Jeremy Olsen and Dallin Bachynski are both returning from overseas missions and will add more size inside. Bachynski transfers in from Southern Utah where he averaged just 3.6 points and 2.6 boards per game as a freshmen while Olsen redshirted during the 2009-2010 season meaning he hasn’t played in a “real” game in three years.
Their non-conference schedule is weaker than a shot of Apple Puckers so Utah could actually win more games than they did a year ago. With so many new faces though, the Utes figure to be the laughing stock of the Pac-12… which is the laughing stock of the power six conferences. Do the math and that’s why they earn the 110th spot in in our 111 in 111.
Player to Watch: Jordan Loveridge
Starting with the first day of practice, Loveridge will likely be the most talented player on the Ute roster. I would not be at all surprised if he beats out Martin or Dotson for a spot in the starting line-up unless Krystowiak chooses to stick with a more experienced starting five. Whatever the case may be, the 6’6 swingman brings a pretty complete game to Salt Lake City. He can score off the bounce, has a nice looking outside stroke, and the strength and explosiveness to finish at the rim.
Key Non-Conference Games:
11/28 at SMU
12/8 at BYU
12/18 vs. SMU
David Kay is a senior feature NBA Draft, NBA, and college basketball writer for the Sports Bank. He also heads up the NBA and college basketball material at Walter Football.com and is a former contributor at The Washington Times Communities. David has appeared on numerous national radio programs spanning from Cleveland to New Orleans to Honolulu. He also had the most accurate 2011 NBA Mock Draft and the most accurate 2012 NBA Mock Draft on the internet (Yup, repeat champ… #humblebrag.)
You can follow him on Twitter at David_Kmiecik.


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text: The Dangerous Taboo of Suicide by Michael Bamarni As someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, I understand why it’s such a taboo topic. There are layers of anger and guilt over their decision, but also sadness and confusion. Why did they do it? Why wasn’t I enough? What am I going to do without them? Who am I without them? Am I really never going to see them again? Support is crucial in life because communicating honestly with others is one of the main ways we can begin to heal from emotionally painful experiences. However, the profound level of loss brought on by the suicide of a loved one can often lead to many negative reactions, such as self-isolation and fears of opening up to new people. The dark time, which in my case lasted four years, was extremely self-destructive. I kept my insecurities and resentments to myself and did not want to accept reality. This led me to make regrettable decisions. Even with the help of a therapist during this time, I was unable to cope with the grief until I reached out to family members. I had known my therapist since I was eight years old due to childhood trauma, but he simply wasn’t someone I could share my deepest fears and insecurities with easily. In my opinion, no matter how much you know and trust your therapist, there is still a separation from genuine closeness due to the transactional aspect of the counseling relationship and the limited and scheduled time for interacting. I am not here to discredit therapy as I have seen great benefits from the process for myself and for others, but it was difficult for me to address my grief from the suicide of a loved one with a therapist. So, what can we do to help and be helped during traumatic situations of grief? The answer, no matter how simple it may seem, is to connect with others. Allow yourself to be vulnerable with them and have faith they won’t betray your trust. This is much easier said than done, so here are some recommendations I have learned: Reach out to family and friends. All it takes is one parent, sibling, cousin, aunt, uncle, grandparent, close friend, etc. to begin a positive change from self-destructive and fear-based decisions to acts of love and kindness. Call a helpline or join a support group. These resources are not always just for people contemplating suicide. If you reach out, you will be provided with information about local support groups and helpful tips for coping with the loss of a loved one. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. Rebuild your faith. I am not trying to push religion — nor am I discrediting it — but reminding you not to let the loss of a loved one to keep you from the beliefs and values that guided your life before it happened. There are many supportive and informative videos online that can be beneficial for those who have lost their faith in love, for example, which I highly recommend. Communicating honestly with others about my feelings of grief related to suicide has been a critically important part of my healing process. If you find yourself in the aftermath of a similarly devastating loss, I hope you will dig deep and open up to the people around you who care about you. Hopefully it will help you, too.


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PEABODY NIGHT PERFORMERS
SOTTO SOPRA’S 23RD ANNIVERSARY
Peabody Night Performers / Guest Chef-for-the-Day Shayne Kress
Tuesday, April 9th – 6 pm to 9 pm
Ala Carte Menu / Bergamo Specials
Sotto Sopra Restaurant is taking the opportunity of their 23rd anniversary to also celebrate the musical arts. Over the 23 years, Sotto Sopra Restaurant has hosted monthly Opera Nights, Jazz Wednesdays, Broadway Nights, International Jazz Pianist Peter Beets and other talented national performers. The musical arts have been a passion of the executive chef/owner Riccardo Bosio. On this night, the 9th of April, Sotto Sopra will culminate three nights of celebrations: Hot Club of Baltimore – Sunday April 7th, Baltimore Symphony Musicians – Monday, April 8th, and this evening – April 9th, Peabody Institute graduate student singers to entertain throughout the evening with a selection of songs: opera, operetta, and musical theater.
Along with our popular ala carte menu, Riccardo wants you to enjoy a selection of dishes from his hometown in Italy, Bergamo. Shayne Kress will be joining us in the kitchen as a guest-chef-for-the-day.
The Peabody Ensemble:
Madilyn Crossland, Mezzo Soprano, Host
Mezzo Soprano Madilyn Crossland has a passion for engaging audiences with her versatile voice and her evocative acting. A California native, she graduated with a BM from Chapman University. She is pursuing her MM at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore with Elizabeth Futral. In 2018, she was a soloist and street singer in Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, under the baton of Marin Alsop. In 2017, she was seen as the alto soloist in Haydn’s Harmoniemesse with the Peabody Symphony Orchestra. In 2019, she will play the role of La Ciesca in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi with Peabody Opera Theatre. Miss Crossland is a dedicated ensemble singer and passionate about musical outreach as well, performing educational operas at the Kennedy Center, Segerstrom Center, and Opera Delaware. As a songwriter and cover artist, she strives to create a unique sound and release as much of her passion projects as she can to the public.
Ross Tamaccio, Baritone
Ross Tamaccio is a native of Herndon, Virginia. During his graduate studies at Peabody with Dr. Stanley Cornett, he performed Count Almaviva in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro , Papageno in the outreach program of The Magic Flute , and most recently Manfred in the east coast premiere of Jake Heggie’s Out of Darkness: Two Remain . As an oratorio soloist, he has been featured in Handel’s Messiah with the Frederick Chorale, and Brahms’s Requiem with Maryland Choral Society. Additionally Ross has performed in Bach’s B Minor Mass and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. As a highly sought after professional chorister, Ross has also sung with the Basilica of the National Shrine Choir in Washington, the National Cathedral Choir, the National Symphony, and The Thirteen Choir.
Arianna Rodriguez, Soprano
Known for her “wonderful high notes” (The Patch) Arianna Rodriguez is a passionate artist eager to share her gift with the world. She has performed the roles of Barbarina in Le Nozze di Figaro, Musetta in La Boheme, Miss Silverpeal in the Impresario, and the Squirrel in L’enfant et les sortileges. She recently performed in the east coast premiere of Jake Heggie’s opera Out of Darkness: Two Remain as Krysia, and the role of Lauretta in Gianni Schicci at Peabody Conservatory. Arianna received her Bachelors of Music from George Mason University where she studied with Samuel L.E. Bonds. She is currently studying for her Master’s degree at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University under the tutelage of Stanley Cornett.
Monica Daly, Pianist
Monica is a collaborative pianist currently earning a Graduate Performance Diploma in Vocal Accompanying at the Peabody Institute, where she studies with Eileen Cornett. She was awarded a full tuition graduate assistantship with the Peabody Opera Theatre and has since been the rehearsal and orchestra pianist for Bernstein’s MASS and Puccini’s Il Trittico. She has a Bachelors in Piano Performance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she studied with Dr. Carl Cranmer and Dr. Patricia Powell. She graduated with a Masters in Collaborative Piano from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA, where she studied with Brian Moll. She has played in master classes for Dawn Upshaw, John Harbison, and Tara Erraught. Monica’s rehearsal and performance pianist credits include Argento’s Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night with Boston MetroWest Opera; Boston Opera Collaborative’s annual “Opera Bites;” and Dan Shore’s one-act operas The Beautiful Bridegroom and An Embarrassing Position. She served as a rehearsal pianist for BOC’s productions of Gounod’s Faust and Puccini’s La Rondine, and with Boston Midsummer Opera for Donizetti’s Il Campanello and Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz. In 2015, she attended the Alpenkammermusik Festival in Liesing, Austria co-directed by Randall Scarlata and Tanya Bannister. She has been awarded a Young Artist Vocal Coach position at Opera Steamboat for the Summer 2019 season where she will perform Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm
405 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

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While Iran has reduced its support for terrorists in Iraq, it has not
withdrawn its people from Iraq. U.S. and British troops are still seeking
members of the Iranian Al Quds Force (an intelligence and commando operation
that supports Islamic terrorism overseas) inside Iraq. Quds always attracted
very bright and able people, and the organization was in charge of clandestine
operations in Iraq while Saddam was in power. Many Quds officers actually
warmed to the United States for removing Saddam. Many more Quds operatives were
sent to Iraq in 2003 to see if they could establish another Islamic republic
there. But they quickly found that Iraqi Shias were very divided on that
subject. This got many Quds officers disagreeing with their commanders back
home. The feeling was that the officials back in Iran were living in a dream
world. This was reinforced by the debate over al Qaeda. Even though this Sunni
terrorist organization was violently anti-Shia, and had killed many Shia in
places like Afghanistan and Pakistan, some Quds officials backed supporting al
Qaeda, because of a common enemy, the United States in particular, and the West
in general. The sort of thing can happen because the Iranian leadership is more
a federation than a dictatorship. So Quds can keep being nice to al Qaeda as
long as not too many other Iranian factions get mad at Quds. Currently, Quds
operatives are believed concentrating on supporting radical factions of the
Badr and Sadr organizations, in the hopes of persuading these Shia militiamen to
make more attacks on foreign troops in the future.
hundred or so Quds operators in Iraq are the smallest component of the Iranian
force there. There are thousands of Iranian businessmen in Iraq, in support of
the huge amount of trade that now takes place between the two nations. Some of
these businessmen actually work for Iranian intelligence or secret police
organizations. These operatives have been good at maintaining their cover, but
some have been caught.
difficult to catch are the hundreds of intel and security agents that have
entered as religious students or instructors. Some 2,000 of these Iranians have
moved into religious schools in the south. Most are legit, but many are not.
Taking these guys down is difficult, since they spend some of their time on
religious matters, and live in neighborhoods thick with Shia Islamic
conservatives, many of them armed.

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Many people would like to lose weight. Here are my tips on losing weight (consult with your doctor if you are on medications, as you may have to be weaned off them if you stay on this plan):
1. Focus 100% on a Whole Foods, Plant-Based lifestyle diet for 3 weeks. The diet IS the Recipe! Do not worry if you feel bad for a few days - you’ll be detoxifying your system.
2. Google Whole Foods, Plant-Based. (YouTube videos will help!) Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. McDougall, Dr. Barnard, Dr Gregor, Dr. Klaper
3. Clean up your environment. Get rid of junk and make a list of what you will need: Grains like Oats and Brown Rice, Beans, Peas and Lentils, Potatoes, Corn, Squashes, whole grain pasta. These are the main components of your meals for this weight-loss, feel-good experiment. Veggies, Fruits & Herbs too!
4. Get a buddy or supporter. (I can be your coach for a fee: e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.org).
5. Get honest about what you are putting in your mouth. Anyone who really does this honestly… it works.
6. Don’t beat yourself up if you slip. Just learn from it and move on.
7. Plan, Plan, Plan and keep watching the videos from the doctors mentioned above.
8. Shop - and don’t say it’s expensive, because big bags of brown rice and beans are cheap. Add frozen veggies and salsa, and you can feed yourself for dollars a day.
9. Chop, cook and pack meals and snacks. This lifestyle will take extra time in the beginning.
10. Enjoy delicious, nutritionally packed meals (after your tastebuds adjust) that will give you more energy, weight loss, better mood, better sleep, clearer arteries, stronger immune systems etc.

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Courtney Mallet was born and raised in Cedar Hill, MO and currently resides in Creve Coeur, MO. She grew up performing and competing with Dance Productions Unlimited (DPU Dance).
In 2013, Courtney became a member of St. Louis’ Ashleyliane Dance Company where she danced as a junior trainee, apprentice and is now in her sixth season as a full company member.
She recently graduated from Webster University in 2019 with a BA in Dance and an Entrepreneurship certificate.
Courtney is excited to return to the studio she grew up in, and share everything she has learned with all of the students.


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These little snippets of life seem to accumulate in my world. It’s always difficult for me to toss out something like this because it instantly takes me back to a time and place. Even if it’s not a particularly memorable moment, I may save something. I occasionally even save a cash register receipt from a grocery visit, just because it’s a moment manifested, and I think it will be interesting to run across a few years from now.
I’ve thought a lot about why I’m attracted to keeping these things and I think it’s because they are physical reminders of the passage of the ever ephemeral time. I always battle the idea that time is passing without me making as much of it as I had hoped to. Did that moment just past really live up to its potential?
Time has a way of slipping past without notice. We have routines. We do the same things at the same times with the same people in the same places. This may be absolutely wonderful. If we are living a life that resonates with us, it can be wonderful to be doing that. If we’re living a life with a lot of variety, or if we have difficulty keeping memories, we may need the reminders. If we’re living a life where the hours are filled with things we don’t enjoy we may lament the waste of our time.
There’s also the appeal of life being a big collage and these are just bits we can add to the tapestry of it. I know I keep all kinds of things only because they give me a sense of leaving a trail behind me that tells a story. Maybe it’s not a story I will tell, but the things left behind have their own story.
It’s curious that the word for bits of paper like this is “emphemera” – and they are real reminders of time that is so ephemeral. I suppose I’m not the first person to think of this.
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed in 2017. The legislation increased the amount that is exempt from federal estate taxation. Between 2018 and 2025 the amount exempt from taxes is $11,180,000 for singles (more than $22 million for couples) and is adjusted for inflation each year after 2018. In 2026 the amount will fall back to $5,400,000. A majority of individuals will never exceed either amount; however, estate planning is more than avoiding estate taxes. Some decisions about property transfer can have other tax consequences. Changes in tax law can make old estate plans obsolete.
One important element of estate transfer is the “step up” in basis of real estate and other property that has gained value over time. An acre of ground purchased for $200 (original cost or basis) in 1984 could have a value of $4000 or more in 2019. If the property were sold it would be subject to capital gains taxes on the $3,800 of appreciated value. If the property is inherited, it passes without taxation and the basis is reset to the market value the day the owner died. This “stepped-up basis” is a key consideration when decisions are made about gifting property, setting up trusts, and developing other estate transfer plans. Example: suppose you gave your daughter that acre of land today. Upon selling the land, she would owe income tax on the $3800 capital gain; if she had received it as an inheritance after your death, the sale would involve little or no capital gain, saving her the tax bill.
Transfer of wealth through estate plans has also resulted in new requirements for reporting and keeping records on appreciated property (real estate, stocks, etc.) with a stepped up basis. New IRS rules define the property subject to appraisal, steps to ensure accuracy, and required reporting to the IRS and beneficiaries. Executors are responsible for date of death appraisals. Appraisals must be kept by the beneficiaries and used if the property is sold. It is wise to complete the date of death appraisal promptly; the IRS is more likely to question an appraisal that is completed a long time after the death of the owner. Details are included in IRS Form 706.
Ag Decision Maker is an Iowa State University Extension source of additional estate planning resources and information. Scroll down the page to find estate planning publications.

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New unmanned aircraft can fly higher, stay in air longer than other drones
The IDF is about to receive what is considered the world's best unmanned aircraft – the Eitan.
On Sunday, the Air Force will be receiving the Israeli-made drone, which had already been tested on several occasions, including during operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip.
More than 20 hours in the air (Photo: Avi Moalem)
The Air Force's drone fleet has experienced a leap in recent years, and has been taking over increasingly more missions traditionally performed by manned aircraft – especially in the areas of intelligence gathering, escorting and protecting forces, and creating the Air Force's "target bank."
The Eitan's role would be to operate in the highest altitudes, along with other aircraft flying at lower altitudes. The new drone will be providing an effective means at all theaters, with an emphasis on distant ones – including Iran.


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Background/Purpose: Skin autofluorescence (AF) has been suggested as a non-invasive measure of oxidative stress in patients with diabetes and other diseases. We have previously shown that skin AF is also increased in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). As part of the disease process, patients with SSc undergo fundamental changes in their skin properties including skin thickening, alteration in perfusion secondary to microvascular dysfunction, and altered pigmentation. There are concerns that these might influence AF. The aim of this study was to determine whether skin AF is altered by these changes and thus to assess whether skin AF is a valid non-invasive technique to measure oxidative stress in SSc. This is a key question given the increasing evidence implicating oxidative stress in pathophysiology.
Methods: Twenty healthy controls (HC [2 males, median 45 (inter-quartile range 39-52) years]), 20 patients with limited cutaneous (LcSSc, [2 males, 55 (50-67) years]) and 20 with diffuse cutaneous SSc (DcSSc, [6 males, 56 (52-66) years]) participated. Skin AF, induced by ultra-violet light was measured at 10 body sites (distal and proximal digit (dorsal aspect), dorsum of hand, lower and upper arm (dorsal aspect), forehead, anterior chest and abdomen, calf and foot (dorsal aspect)). Each of the following assessments was also made: 1) dermal (skin) thickness, by high frequency ultrasound, 2) erythema index (EI, an indirect measure of blood flow) and 3) melanin index (MI, a measure of pigmentation). EI and MI were both calculated from white light reflection measurements with a spectrometer. Linear regression was used to assess the relationships between AF, skin thickness, EI and MI and SSc subtype.
Results: Linear regression confirmed previous findings that fluorescence is increased in patients with SSc as compared to controls. Patients with DcSSc showed a higher increase in AF than patients with LcSSc; data shown for one exemplar (forearm) in Table 1. Linear regression showed no associations between skin fluorescence and skin thickness, EI or MI (as shown on the last row of Table 1). No consistent differences for values of EI or MI were found between groups.
Table 1: Data for forearm for HC, LcSSc and DcSSc: mean (inter-quartile range); and linear regression at the forearm.
|Group/Method||AF (intensity, arbitrary units)||Skin thickness (micrometers)||EI (arbitrary units)||MI (arbitrary units)|
|HC||0.034 (0.030-0.048)||88 (82-103)||10.36 (7.02-11.16)||59.21 (55.32-63.23)|
|LcSSc||0.040 (0.030-0.051)||81 (62-99)||9.82 (7.77-14.05)||63.96 (55.25-66.28)|
|DcSSc||0.045 (0.034-0.060)||109 (76-126)||10.73 (9.20-14.33)||58.23 (53.40-64.80)|
Linear regression: Difference from AF (95% confidence intervals);p-value
-3.95×10-05 (-2.30×10-04 to 1.51×10-04); 0.680
7.95×10-04 (-3.84×10-04 to 1.97×10-03); 0.182
-5.11×10-04 (-1.05×10-03 to 2.57×10-05); 0.062
Conclusion: The skin changes observed in patients with SSc, as measured by high frequency ultrasound and white light reflection, do not appear to influence skin AF measurements, i.e. skin AF is independent of skin thickness, EI and MI and should therefore be a valid technique for use in the assessment of oxidative stress in SSc.
C. E. M. Griffiths,
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SHOWS AND TICKETS
- Concerts / Events
- Family / Kids
- Magic Show
- Performance Art
- Solo Performance
- Stand-up/Sketch Comedy
AND reset dates
2015 is sooo overrated, but you know what's ALL THAT? Saved By The 90's PARTY at Webster Hall! Boo Ya! There will be tons of live music from New York's freshest party band, The Bayside Tigers (they're da bomb). And after that, we're not leaving you hangin'! As if! Get jiggy with DJ Suga Ray spinning dope tunes all night. It'll be the raddest thing since Your Mom (NOT!)
Get your flannels and fanny packs out. We will supply the glow sticks, makeup, games, props, and tunes. This Friday, and every Friday in the Marlin Room. Check out photos from last week's party and this Friday we will "Save Tonight" together!
Harlem Blues Project specializes in soulful New York blues with a twist! The band features blues masters Jerry Dugger, Junior Mack, and Barry Harrison plus a revolving cast of NYC's finest blues musicians including Bill Sims Jr., Michael Hill, Irving Louis Lattin and Solomon Hicks.
The circus is coming to town! Stepping out of the theater and into the Park for a month, St. Ann's welcomes the international NoFit State, whose spaceship-shaped tent touches down under the Brooklyn Bridge in May 2016. NoFit State reveals the magic of human balance and counter balance, as exquisite images of prowess and daring take shape above our heads in a series of gorgeous aerial spectacles. As much party as arty.
Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, created by Eugene Pack and developed by Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, feature a line-up of rotating performers who read--in both solo and ensemble pieces-- the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous in their autobiographies.
Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter will feature new selections from books by Justin Bieber, "The Situation," Madonna, Tiger Woods, Susan Lucci, David Hasselhoff, Geraldo Rivera, Melissa Gilbert, Patti LuPone, Kenny Loggins, Destiny's Child, The Jonas Brothers, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Diana Ross, David Cassidy, Britney Spears, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eminem, and Vanna White.
Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter will also include some new, special 'celebrity mash-ups'--Cher, Barbra Streisand, Neil Sedaka, Dolly Parton, and Celine Dion all expressing their passion for food; Sylvester Stallone and Tommy Lee on working out and working 'it' out; LL Cool J, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Martin addressing who they "really are;" Tallulah Bankhead, Kathleen Turner, and Ethel Merman sharing the secrets of 'diva-dom;" and Lauren Bacall and Carol Channing recreating the suspense of Tony night.
Il Divo performs at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, September 29. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13 at 10am.
The music, the tap, and the soul in high energy is what Broadway artist JL Williams brings to the stage with 3 guest vocalist and a quartet band.
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, & Sammy Davis Jr. return from the grave in A-Live Concert! Now back from the dead as crooning zombies, The boys sing their songs with new "undead" lyrics celebrating their deadly lifestyles. Featuring the hits, "Come Die With Me", "Get me to the Crypt on Time", "What kind of Ghoul Am I?" and many more!


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High Ropes, Abseil & Zip Line Hen Party in Swansea
- Enjoy an adrenaline packed day
- Duration is 2-3 hours
- On the high rope climbing course you’ll be suspended 40ft above the ground where an exciting series of challenges that test skills, agility and courage for all ages & abilities awaits.
- A climbing day would not be complete without a ride on an extreme adrenaline fuelled aerial runway. Hurl yourself off the tower and hurtle your way down 200ft of zip slide.
- Then abseil down a 50ft tower, once over the edge, you'll want to go back up to the top for more.
- Expert instructors will take you through all the activities on the day
We’ve combined these thrilling Swansea hen party activities into one adrenaline filled full day that’s great for a hen party occasion with a difference. A activity plus high ropes, abseiling and zip line experience are totally unique hen party activities that are fun whether you’re a beginner or lover of all things thrills!
Take to the ropes and enjoy everything the 40ft high course has to offer. These Swansea hen party activities can be changed to your group’s abilities and wants, so you can all relax and enjoy the hen party.


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At one time, Paradise Park Children's Centre in London had a lush vertical hydroponic garden covering certain portions of the structure. That time is no more, reports The Architects' Journal, the BBC, and the London Evening Standard. The building, designed by DSDHA, called for a living wall to mitigate against planting the structure on a portion of open park space. DSDHA retained landscape architect Marie Clarke and had the green wall system installed at a cost of £100,000.
Some of you may be tired of container homes, but this one, the Cordell House, is too interesting not to talk about. Designed by Christopher Robertson and developed by Numen Development, L.P., it’s a 1,858 square-foot pad with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. And in addition to being built with a number of green elements (described below), the developer was able to keep construction waste to a minimum with ten contractor trash bags total.
Forget curbing suburban sprawl. Eco-cities: building a comeback? 9 rooftop photovoltaic installation tips. Fed officials praise Kansas City's green impact zone. Should green building certification be guaranteed? Does collecting data = better […]
The beta experiment with our green job board is going pretty good so far. With all the talk about green collar jobs, we thought we could at least help out a little bit, so if […]
About a month and a half ago, Marken Projects, founded by developer Alexander Maurer and based in Vancouver, BC, announced plans to build this 2,400 square foot home. It’s going to be Passive House certified, LEED Platinum certified in Canada, and built using a German modular wood building system. Needless to say, it has all the components of the kind of projects we like.
We all know there's money in energy efficiency, but sometimes, it's hard to justify the upfront costs to receive the benefits over time. When crunching the numbers, it helps to recall the Energy Pie Chart that Steven Chu posted to his Facebook recently — lighting accounts for 26% of energy use in commercial buildings! Which is why Holiday Inn will save ~$4.4 million annually as they swap out their neon and fluorescent signage for super efficient LED signage.

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Education News Archive - April 05, 2012
NASA is seeking formal and informal education organizations to host live in-flight interactive conversations between the next generation of explorers and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Duncraft’s latest Shopping Spree is now online and ready to enter.
With teachers in the United States regularly going public about their frustration at technology’s impact on spelling, eReflect bucks the trend – announcing that computers may be just what
Chocolate Graphics International: transforming ordinary chocolate into unique marketing ideas that sell.
Superstars to Perform at 'Rock 2 Live' Music Festival April 28th 2012 Uniting a National Youth Movement Against Text and Driving Boca Raton, Florida
American Association of Engineering Companies Arizona hosts largest annual event for Arizona engineers and contractors Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) April 05, 2012
The Green IT and Cloud Computing Summit is an annual event for professionals in government and commercial business to come together to discuss innovations in sustainable IT. Herndon,
LifeTrac is a Medical Alarm that Acts More Like a Cell Phone (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 Pittsburgh-based
On March 19th, 2012 the US FDA announced the approval of the first Boniva generics to treat or prevent osteoporosis. Boniva and Fosamax belong to the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates.
Heroes’ Star has Customers Literally Yelling “Yowza!!” in New Video for Mobile Coupon App (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 Menchie’s patrons get the scoop
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In our small community group last weekend, we read Mark Chapter 3.
During the Easter season, we are to consider what we make of this Resurrection, of Easter itself. Many of us celebrated the fact, stood in churches holding small, white candles, sang “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”, shook each other’s hands and offered a hearty “Happy Easter!” to each other as we departed. We celebrated it.
But here, afterwards… what do we actually make of it.
In Mark 3, several gathered and watched Jesus heal a man with a withered hand. That man was transformed. Watching this, some walked away changed forever. But others were only empowered in their disdain. Verse 6 reads: “The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death.”
One scene, one event.
Some drawn to faith, others to hatred. Some to love, others to sin. There were probably more who were not moved or motivated at all by what they witnessed.
What do you see?


The Minnesota-based health system is using mHealth tools and telehealth platforms to re-imagine how it gathers data and delivers care, both inside and outside the hospital walls.
Like so many other health systems, the Mayo Clinic ramped up its telehealth platform to address the coronavirus pandemic, adopting digital health tools and processes that normally would have taken a decade to put in place.
Now, the Minnesota-based health system is dealing with the challenges associated with sudden growth, and looking to create a connected health network that can seamlessly accommodate both in-person and virtual care. And that means making sure the consumer-friendly front door meshes with the clinician-friendly back end.
Cris Ross, the Mayo Clinic’s chief information officer, says the COVID-19 crisis forced the health system to adapt at a rapid rate, moving from about 4 percent of virtual visits before the pandemic to 85 percent during the roughest days of late spring and early summer. Supported by emergency federal and state mandates that loosened constraints on telehealth, they were able to create pathways that improved care management for patients outside the hospital.


Per the section 608 refrigeration recycling rule, which is part of the Clean Air Act of 1990, all technicians performing service, maintenance, or disposal of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved organization and pass a test.
The EPA developed four types of 608 certifications: servicing small appliances (Type I); servicing or disposing of high- or very-high-pressure appliances, except small appliances and MCACs (Type II); servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances (Type III); and servicing all types of equipment (universal). As a result, many contractors have had to adjust their training certification processes to comply. Moreover, other trends have emerged over time, and contractors are following these trends to ensure their technicians measure up.
STICKING WITH 608
Compliance with the EPA’s 608 is a mandatory part of HVAC contracting. Techs are required to gain certification by an EPA-approved organization and pass their tests or else they are unqualified to work in the field.
“We get all of our field technicians certified with at least types I and II certification when they start unless they are only doing new construction installations,” said Travis Smith, owner, Sky Heating and Cooling, Portland, Oregon. “If they are only doing new construction, we will put them in the class the next time one comes up to ensure they are ready, in case they need to work on an R-22 system in the future.”
Most agree that if technicians want to work in the field, their first stop in training is EPA-approved certification.
“We have always required our technicians and helpers on the mechanical side to be EPA-certified. For us, this is kind of a pay-to-play thing,” said Matt Bergstrom, owner, Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Aaron York, owner of Aaron York’s Quality Air, Indianapolis, agrees. With his more than 60 years in the industry, York still feels that 608 is a government refrigerant certification that all techs must possess.
Having EPA-approved training is a must as it not only benefits HVAC companies and their technicians, it benefits their customers, as well.
“Beyond keeping in compliance with federal regulations, licensing provides a level of trust for our customers,” said Todd Kletz, owner, Classic Air’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Virginia Beach, Virginia. “Certifications also provide our team members with a higher level of self-confidence and competence. We’ve maintained our credibility in the industry and community for the past 37 years by following the rules.”
TAKING ON TRENDS
According to Angie’s List, there are three trainings an HVAC technician should have that include: North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification, a nationally recognized certification for HVAC and refrigerant technicians; HVAC Excellence certification, which includes the professional level and master specialist level of certification; and EPA 608 certification, which requires all people with access to a system or container that stores refrigerant, including a/c cooling, such as R-22 or R-410A, to have the EPA 608 certification.
In addition, Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) training is an integral part of HVAC training. Having skilled technicians complete these trainings allows contractors to know their technicians can perform their duties well.
“From an employer’s point of view, certifications give you assurance that your technicians and potential hires have the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job,” said John Jones, national technical director, BPI.
Now in its 20th year, NATE certification has stood the test of time. Today, nearly 34,000 technicians hold an active NATE certification throughout North America.
However, some contractors are actually experiencing a decline in technician certifications when training and hiring technicians.
“Personally, I have not seen any training certification trends except maybe a slight decline in NATE certification,” Smith said. “It seemed that, for a while, every utility required a high percentage of installers to have a NATE certification, but now that requirement is not followed nearly as much. Many installers I interview seem to have let their NATE certifications expire,” said Smith.
Kletz agreed, stating that, “In our area, NATE certification seems to be less prevalent.”
Furthermore, contractors are seeing that more and more manufacturers are requiring specialized training on individual pieces of equipment with each brand requiring specialized knowledge, which has proven challenging for contractors nationwide.
“Most manufacturers today have improved their systems to a point that for you to install and service their equipment, you need to be trained on that particular brand of equipment. One company is different than the next — they are all different. So, typically, when there is a new unit, you have to have a manufacturer’s representative come and update technicians on the equipment, so most of the training trends lately are being handled by manufacturers. Contractors must be consistently updated and trained on new equipment by each manufacturer,” said York.
With all of the differing trainings on different products, contractors are trying to keep up. Where it used to be a focus on a few training certifications, there are now certifications on nearly every aspect of an HVAC technician’s job.
“Whether it’s being factory certified from an equipment manufacturer or certified to sell and be a dealer for a thermostat or IAQ product, there are certifications for everything nowadays,” Bergstrom said. “We have tended to focus on the certifications that travel well. Once our guys receive them, they get a badge, which cannot be taken away,” said Bergstrom.
In order to keep up with ongoing certification trends, it’s important to contractors that technicians are being provided with the proper certifications in their training. Training keeps both technicians and HVAC companies relevant.
“New certification trends can only help,” Kletz said. “They give us opportunities to focus our time and energy on different areas we may otherwise overlook. Although it may be challenging, it will be worth it to make progress through improvements.”
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A selection of food and drinks is included in the All Inclusive package. On the day of departure, the All Inclusive is valid until 12:00 p.m.
- Breakfast buffet, late breakfast, lunch and dinner in main restaurant
- Themed buffets a couple of evenings every week in main restaurant
- Water, soft drinks, and local wine and beer for lunch and dinner
- Warm and cold snacks, coffee, cakes served in restaurant (04:30 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.)
- Water, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local alcoholic beverages in bar (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.). Note: Coffee & tea not available in Blue Bar.
The hotel reserves the right to change the details and timings of its All Inclusive without prior notice. Information on opening and serving times will be provided on your arrival.


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Lake St. Clair to Florida?
Just to humor me, and because I would like to make the trip one of these years. Roughly how long would it take to get to southern Florida from Lake St. Clair? 30 foot Tartan not taking our time but not racing. Taking the fastest route. Would anyone know a dollar figure for mast stepping/unstepping, gas, etc... Just a ballpark. I know some of you cruisers could take a guess or have made the trip.

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I wish I knew.I have written a novel much in the same style except it covers a longer time period (years).It is very beat and needs an audience. Perfectly adaptable to a movie format.Christopher Coleauthor ofThe Closer's SongWhen you find a producer also mention "The Closer's Song"Peace.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- R&T Deposit Solutions ("R&T" or the "Company"), a leading provider of tech-enabled liquidity management, deposit funding, and securities-based lending programs, announced today that it has appointed global markets industry veteran Christopher Gerosa as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer - effective February 2024. Mr. Gerosa will report directly to R&T's Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Jerkovich and serve on the company's Executive Committee. In this role, Mr. Gerosa will oversee the Finance Division, including Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury Management and Tax. As the leader of the company's finance team, which includes Esther Cheung, CPA, SVP & Controller, Mr. Gerosa will play a crucial role in shaping and executing R&T's financial strategy.
"We are excited to welcome Chris to the team and to leverage his deep financial and market experience to help drive our strategy forward, working to strengthen our financial operations and capabilities through further investment," said Joe Jerkovich, CEO of R&T. "As a team, we are focused on continuing to build on our current momentum, developing innovative products and enhancing our client-centric delivery model to achieve further growth. Chris will be an integral part of this effort as we look for ways to improve our business and deliver key services for sophisticated financial institutions with complex needs."
"We are pleased to have an experienced leader like Chris join the R&T executive team," said Susan Cosgrove, Executive Chairperson of R&T. "R&T has tremendous growth potential and adding someone with Chris' background in the markets to this team will serve the company well as we look to build our platform strategically and efficiently."
Mr. Gerosa joins R&T from MarketAxess Holdings Inc. ("MarketAxess", Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, and the provider of market data and post-trade services for the global fixed-income markets. Most recently, Mr. Gerosa served as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing a global finance function. He was previously Head of Accounting and Finance with global responsibility for Accounting, Regulatory and SEC Reporting, Tax, Treasury Management, and Financial Planning and Analysis Functions.
Prior to joining MarketAxess, Mr. Gerosa was the Chief Financial Officer of Primus Guaranty Ltd. ("Primus") from 2010 to 2014 and Corporate Treasurer from April 2007 to 2014. Mr. Gerosa joined Primus in 2003 and was an integral part of taking the company public in 2004. Before joining Primus, he worked in the product controller areas of Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Gerosa began his professional career at Arthur Andersen.
"I have admired R&T's business for some time and believe the company is poised for even greater success in this market. This team's approach to solving their clients' complex challenges with innovative and advanced financial products has set them apart in an increasingly important segment of the financial services ecosystem. I look forward to collaborating with the leadership team to help propel the organization and advance our strategy," said Mr. Gerosa.
R&T is a portfolio company of private equity firms GTCR and Estancia Capital Partners ("Estancia"). Estancia originally invested in R&T in 2021 and GTCR invested in 2023, and today's announcement builds on those recent developments. Both firms have partnered with the company to help sustain the growth in its depository network offering while investing to broaden its product offerings and technology infrastructure.
About R&T Deposit Solutions
Founded in 1974, R&T Deposit Solutions provides deposit and liquidity solutions to financial intermediaries around the country. R&T offers a wide range of innovative tech-enabled services to help banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, trust companies and wealth managers meet their unique cash sweep, deposit funding, and securities-based lending needs. Through the Demand Deposit Marketplace® (DDM®) program, R&T provides banks and other depository institutions with access to millions of dollars in reciprocal deposits, and underlying customers with access to expanded levels of FDIC insurance on their deposits through other participating banks. R&T also is the trusted vendor of large broker-dealers and other financial institutions that administer their insured cash sweep programs. For a list of banks in our network, visit.
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20 Gifts You Can Give Your Boss if They Love speks magnets
Here’s a great idea for a magnet that is easy to build and can be used for all sorts of things. I’ve seen so many magnets that have just been used for some sort of decoration. These magnets are made from very small pieces of metal that are sold in packs of 100, like these. They are great for decorating a Christmas tree or a small table.
Although they are great for decorating a Christmas tree or a small table, they are also great for making great magnets to stick on things, or magnets that you stick to something and they stick to something else. And if your magnet sticks to something (like a glass or some other item) that means that you’ve made a good first impression.
When you’re buying magnets, you want to make sure that the pieces you’re buying are magnetically strong. That way, you can use them as a magnet to stick to a refrigerator magnet, for example.
A magnet is made by aligning two electrically conductive pieces of metal and then magnetizing the metal. The magnet is made stronger by making sure that the two pieces of metal are aligned properly. The best way to do this is by using a compass. If you have one of these, you can use it to align the pieces of metal you wish to magnetize.
The best magnetizer out there is the one that uses what is called a “speks.” This type of magnet is designed to be used on refrigerator magnets. It comes in a variety of colors and it can be made to fit any refrigerator magnet.
Speks are magnets that are made with several different colors of metal mixed together to make a stronger magnet. There are also speks that are made with different types of metal in different colors. Since the magnets last longer than standard refrigerator magnets, they are great for keeping items on a refrigerator for a longer period of time.
With Speks, it is not only possible to make a stronger magnet, but it makes it easier to reposition your fridge magnet. It is also much easier to reposition your magnets than it is with standard refrigerator magnets.
It should be noted that while the Speks magnets have a longer life than standard refrigerator magnets, they are not as strong. The reason they are stronger is because, instead of making a new magnet with each new refrigerator, Speks makes a magnetic disk that has the same material as the fridge magnet. Because all of the metal is the same, it is not as strong and more durable.
This is an interesting topic and one that I will discuss more in the near future. Stay tuned.
Speks magnets are a very clever idea, but I’m not sure they will be able to compete with refrigerator magnets in the realm of making fridge magnets stronger and longer lasting. However, they might take a little longer to make.


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Cole Sponsors Legislation Authorizing Use Of Military Force To Fight ISIS
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole introduced legislation this week authorizing the use of military force against Islamic State militants.
Under the bill to fight the group known as ISIS, there wouldn't be any geographic restrictions on the U.S. military, or a prohibition on sending U.S. ground troops into the region.
During his video response to President Obama's State of the Union address this week, Cole said the president didn't lay out a strategy to defeat ISIS.
“This is a very dangerous enemy that's risen while he was president that's taken large parts of Iraq and Syria, and is launching terrorist attacks around the world as we saw in Paris, and inciting terrorism in our own country as we saw in San Bernardino,” Cole said.
Cole said the time has passed to initiate debate, and Congress has a responsibility to weigh in. He also said the conversation should be taking pace in the House and Senate to preserve the legislative branch's constitutional authority to declare war.


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Yesterday, the European Commission announced a rather unusual U-turn on a new regulation that would have banned restaurants from serving olive oil in refillable bottles. The cave-in came after a week of media pressure that even saw the leaders of Britain and Holland weighing in on the subject at Wednesday’s European Council.
The law was set to quietly enter into effect at the start of next year, and would have mandated that any olive oil served at a restaurant table be in labelled, pre-packaged bottles with a tamper-proof dispensing nozzle. It was approved by a recent vote of EU member states, with 15 out of 27 countries approving it.
This is probably a case of a kernel of a good intention morphing into a monster PR disaster. At heart this was supposed to be a labelling regulation – making sure that restaurant owners don’t buy expensive bottles of labelled olive oil and then refill them with cheaper varieties once they are empty.
But it ended up covering all containers, even unlabelled glass bottles. This made less sense, given that a consumer can’t be tricked by a misleading label if no label is present.
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During his statement explaining the reversal yesterday, agriculture commissioner Dacian Ciolos was asked why the EU would set this rule for olive oil and not for wine, for example. Ciolos answered that it is rare for a restaurant to use refillable containers of wine, a comment for which he was mocked on Twitter from people who thought the he had never ordered a carafe of unlabelled house wine in his life.
What the commissioner probably meant was that a restaurant wouldn’t refill a labelled bottle of wine with a different type of wine. But the point is that a consumer who’s happy to drink an unlabelled caraffe of wine is also probably happy to use an unlabelled bottle of olive oil – and doesn’t want to be forced by the EU to use a more expensive labelled bottle.
So why exactly was this law crafted to include all wine containers? Where did it all go wrong?
Many have suspected foul play. The olive oil industry is powerful in Southern EU member states (which, not coincidentally, were the ones who backed this proposal). Olive oil is, after all, a Mediterranean specialty.
Could it be that the Commission was pressured by a powerful Southern European industry lobby to craft the legislation in a way that would force restaurant owners to buy much more expensive packaged olive oil containers rather than ordering cheaper varieties in bulk?
During Ciolos’s briefing yesterday, one Italian journalist asked if the Commission was now bowing to the wishes of Northern Europe by backtracking on the ban. “If you go to Italy, Greece, Spain, you have good chances to have good olive oil, and [those countries] were in favour of this,” he said. “But if you live in Scandinavia and you eat whatever from China – maybe that’s a political move rather than for consumers.”
Like so many issues in the EU these days, the questions in the press room were suddenly framed around a North-South divide.
Even if this was a case of Southern EU states using the veneer of consumer protection to put in a protectionist measure for their own industry against non-EU competitors, that still doesn’t explain why it passed. The countries producing olive oil are not numerous enough to have passed this on their own. So why did the other member states let it go through?
During his concluding press conference after Wednesday’s European Council, David Cameron used the opportunity to lambast the olive oil ban, saying it was endemic of what is wrong with the EU. But it was pointed out to him that the UK had abstained in the vote to approve it – a not insignificant detail given that the vote was so close.
Cameron seemed flummoxed, citing “tedious complexities” as the reason the UK did not vote against the ban. This was, after all, part of a larger negotiation over olive oil fraud and labelling – apparently it was all too much for UKREP.
In terms of the UK’s relationship with the EU, it seemed all too typical. The British apparently did a poor job of handling this file, and something they don’t like ended up passing even though they possibly could have stopped it. They then turned around and blamed ‘meddling Brussels bureaucrats’ for the law being thrust upon them, as if they had nothing to do with its passage.
It’s not just London that behaves in this manner. There is little impulse (and little reward) for national capitals to take responsibility for EU laws which they themselves have signed off on. It is all too easy to blame Brussels when things go wrong, leaving citizens with the impression that this is an unaccountable bureaucracy which member states are powerless to oppose.
What’s unfortunate is that in the end, a law that was ostensibly to protect consumers came out looking suspiciously like it was crafted for the olive oil lobby at the expense of consumers. Perhaps unsurprisingly, yesterday it was the agriculture lobby which was strongly criticising the Commission’s reversal, not the consumers groups (strange for something that was ostensibly a piece of consumers legislation).
‘OliveOilGate’ may have provided for some amusement in the press room, but the fact is this is no way to make law. The way this has played out is all too typical of the way things are done in this town.


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Launched in 2015 by Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, then President of Croatia, the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) brings together 12 countries from the EU’s eastern flank to push “economic growth, security and a stronger and more cohesive Europe”. Since then, it has gained support from the US. It is also attracting some business interest with a 3SI investment fund run by London-based investment manager Amber.
It is no surprise, given the initiative’s unofficial role as a block to Russian influence in the region, that most documents and discussions related to it have a distinct smell of natural gas. Focusing instead on clean energy and digital infrastructure would be better for security, business and the climate.
The logic behind 3SI’s current focus is that building gas infrastructure not supported by Russia offers an alternative to supplies from Moscow and a potential way of weakening Russia’s foothold in the region. However, the reality is different.
More infrastructure is likely to allow Russia to export greater amounts of gas at more competitive prices. Furthermore, Europe already has a significant gas import overcapacity and projections show gas consumption in the EU will fall from annual demand of approximately 450 billion cubic meters (bcm) today to around 300bcm by 2030.
Investors are increasingly cautious about gas projects in Europe, with commentators in the region starting to talk about “peak LNG”. A carbon price that recently crossed €50 a tonne is making the case for gas even shakier.
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US policymakers, however, are still pushing gas diversification, mostly in the form of LNG exports, as key to EU energy security, but further expansion of LNG and other natural gas import capacity will most likely end up as stranded assets and public financial support for it will be wasted money.
All this does not mean the 3SI is not an attractive investment proposition. Exactly the opposite, but the direction should be different.
Prioritise wind and solar power
The 3SI region is lagging in many areas of critical infrastructure essential for strengthening its energy, and overall, security. Transport infrastructure, especially railways, is in a dire state. Electricity grids are underdeveloped, deployment of renewable energy is limited, energy efficiency is low and cyber vulnerability is high. These areas need addressing and they have much clearer commercial logic if the region is serious about energy security, and climate and energy targets.
The first area to explore is how to better integrate the various electricity markets. This is essential to develop the region’s energy sector, scale up the deployment of renewables and balance their variable generation.
The 3SI could bring together transmission system operators, regulators and electricity trading platforms, and support their closer cooperation. Integrating the markets of the western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova should also be put on the table since their electricity systems are gradually on their way to full integration with the EU.
The region has the cost-competitive potential to rapidly increase its share of renewables. Onshore wind and solar no longer need subsidies, but they do need enabling policies, regulatory frameworks and infrastructure upgrades. The region lags behind in the development of energy communities, smart grids and storage systems. These are all attractive for investors and will contribute to the region’s energy security.
Offshore wind is a natural direction for the 3SI.
Poland has introduced legislation facilitating the development of offshore wind and is moving ahead with projects of 11GW, with an option to double that capacity in the future. Estonia and Latvia are discussing infrastructure that would connect 1GW of offshore wind. Romania has passed a law supporting offshore wind and the country’s energy company Hidroelectrica has plans to develop capacity. Investors are also expressing interest in Bulgaria’s offshore wind potential, and Croatian and Italian companies see the Adriatic Sea as a promising offshore wind destination.
An offshore wind dimension of the 3SI would likewise be in line with the energy plans of President Biden who recently announced an ambitious offshore programme. It would help the US gain knowledge and open opportunities for its engagement in Europe, while strengthening the energy security position of eastern Europe by reducing its reliance on Russian gas.
The jury is still out on the exact role hydrogen will play in the transition. However, there is certainly potential for central and eastern Europe to play an important role in driving down the cost of green hydrogen by transforming coal regions into solar, hydrogen and batteries hubs. This makes economic and environmental sense. Indeed, the region could, with the right investment, offer a model for transitioning US coal regions and even create a formula for the rest of the world.
The 3SI should also address the lack of research funding in central and eastern European countries, one of the reasons for the region’s technological vulnerability. Such investment would help Europe deliver its Green Deal and help keep the EU, and the US, ahead of the technological curve. If such opportunities are not grabbed by US and EU companies they will become attractive targets for Chinese, and to a smaller extent, Russian investments. This trend is already happening.
If the 3SI and the US administration really want to strengthen the resilience of eastern and central Europe – and reduce Russian influence – they must focus on the future, and that future is more about clean energy than natural gas.


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Gift cards valued at $25 will be awarded to the first 25 new cyclists to register for the race. All returning cyclists who register will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 Visa gift card, courtesy of Discover Kalamazoo.
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Friday evening, June 8, TEAM Athletic Mentors/Greenware USA professionals will host a kids bike skills clinic for children of all ages to improve their biking skills. This clinic is not focused on racing, it’s all about having fun on two or four wheels. At noon on Saturday, we invite kids ages 2-12 to participate in a free kids race. Registration information.
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Rudi Garcia’s men lost 1-0 away to Napoli last time out but are 4/9 (1.44) favourites with William Hill to bounce back with a victory this evening.
Having lost nine and won just three of their 14 league games on the road this season, the Zebrette are 15/2 (8.50) outsiders to become the first away team to walk away from this ground with all three points this campaign.
The hosts were held to a 0-0 draw by Inter Milan in their last game on home soil, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on this one finishing all square this evening.
Having seen Juventus pick up a late away win over Genoa on Sunday, i Giallorossi now find themselves 17 points adrift of top spot and without any real hope of winning the Scudetto this season.
However, with Napoli also in action this evening, Garcia’s team will be desperate for a win in order to maintain their grip on second place and an automatic place in next season’s Champions League.
Considering they have failed to find the net in either of their last two games, the capital side will need to build from the back if they are to get back to winning ways, and can draw confidence from a defence that has let in just two league goals all season in front of their own fans.
With just two goals conceded in their last eight league games, Roma must be backed to keep a clean sheet against a visiting team that have failed to find the net in three of their last five league matches on the road, scoring just a goal per game on the road so far.
A bet on the hosts to win to nil would have paid out in nine of the hosts’ 13 home games in Serie A so far, and must be safe at odds of 11/10 (2.10) against a team that have failed to score in each of their last seven away league defeats.
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