NEW YORK — Tight restrictions will be placed on Soviet bloc scholars` access to supercomputers in the United States, according to National Science Foundation officials and university officials, who have reluctantly agreed to the move.
The action came at the insistence of the Defense Department and the nation`s intelligence agencies. An agreement in principle on the restrictions was reached late last month after seven month of debate between national security officials and the foundation, a federal agency, which represented the universities.
U.S. military officials contend that Soviet military specialists posing as scholars could make use of supercomputers, which work at high speeds and constitute the world`s most powerful computer equipment, to design weapons or break codes.
As part of a broad battle against leaking of high technology to the Soviet bloc, the Reagan administration has been attempting to persuade allies of the United States to impose similar restrictions abroad.
University officials familiar with negotiations on the issue say they are still seeking exceptions from a blanket ban, and it is not clear that faculties will accept the government`s plan. In the latest battle with the administration over academic freedom issues, university officials had argued that government efforts to block specific types of work by foreign scholars would set a dangerous precedent.
``Obviously, there are some real national security concerns here,`` said Robert M. Rosenzweig, the president of the Association of American Universities. ``But if we put a lid on scientific inquiry, there are other risks as well, risks to the openness of academia.`` Nevertheless, he said the government`s plan would probably prove acceptable.
In the past, the Pentagon and State Department have periodically restricted the activities of individual foreigners visiting American universities. But the government has not set a broad rule restricting foreign access to non-secret research or equipment, in this case by placing standard restrictions on the visiting scholars` visas.


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- What is Premarin? What is Premarin used for?
- What are the side effects of conjugated estrogens vaginal cream?
- What is the dosage for Premarin cream?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with Premarin cream?
- Is Premarin cream safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about Premarin cream?
What is Premarin? What is Premarin used for?
Estrogens are one of the two major classes of female hormones. (Progestins comprise the second major class). Estrogens are used primarily to treat the symptoms of menopause and states in which there is a deficiency of estrogen, for example, among women who have had their estrogen-producing ovaries removed. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of several different estrogens (estrogen salts) that are derived from natural sources and blended to approximate the composition of estrogens in the urine of pregnant horses. The main components are sodium estrone sulphate and sodium equilin sulfate. Estrogens have widespread effects on tissues in the body. Estrogens cause growth and development of the female sexual organs and maintain female sexual characteristics such as the growth of underarm and pubic hair, body contours, and skeleton. Estrogens also increase secretions from the cervix and growth of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). Conjugated estrogens were first approved by the FDA in 1938.
What brand names are available for conjugated estrogens vaginal cream?
Premarin Vaginal Cream
Is Premarin cream available as a generic drug?
Do I need a prescription for Premarin?
What are the side effects of Premarin?
Among the most common endocrine side effects are:
- breakthrough vaginal bleeding
- loss of periods,
- excessively prolonged periods,
- breast pain or
- breast enlargement, and
- changes in sexuality (increases or decreases in libido).
Other important side effects include:
- gallstones, and the gallstones may result in abdominal pain and require surgery.
- Migraine headaches, and
- retention of water (edema).
Melasma--tan or brown patches-- may develop on the forehead, cheeks, or temples. These may persist even after the estrogen is stopped.
Conjugated estrogens may increase the curvature of the cornea, and patients with contact lenses may develop intolerance to their lenses.
Blood clots are an occasional, serious side effect of estrogen therapy and are dose-related. (The higher the dose of estrogen, the greater the risk of blood clots.) Cigarette smokers are at a higher risk than non-smokers for blood clots, and patients requiring estrogens should be encouraged to quit smoking.
Estrogens can promote thickening of the lining of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia) and increase the risk of uterine cancer. At diagnosis, endometrial cancers in recipients of estrogens are generally at an earlier stage and are less aggressive when they are discovered. Survival from endometrial cancer also is better in women taking estrogens than in those not taking estrogens. The addition of a progestin to estrogen therapy offsets the risk of endometrial cancer. Conflicting data exists on the association between estrogens and breast cancer. There may be a small increase in risk. The effect of concomitant progestin therapy on the risk of estrogen-induced breast cancer is unclear. Conjugated estrogens are well-absorbed from the vagina and into the blood. The amount absorbed depends on the frequency of use and the amount used. Thus, more frequent use or larger amounts of vaginal estrogens can have effects throughout the body (see conjugated estrogens, Premarin). The Women's Health Initiative found that postmenopausal women (50-79 years old) taking conjugated estrogens had an increased risk of breast cancer, blood clots, and stroke. There was also an increased risk of impaired cognition and/or dementia among women over age 65.
What is the dosage for Premarin cream?
The recommended dose is 0.5 to 2 grams administered daily for 21 days then off for 7 days. Twice weekly administration may also be used. Vaginal products work best if used at bedtime. The hands should first be washed and the applicator filled with cream from the tube. Lying on the back with the knees bent, individuals should insert the applicator into the vagina and push the applicator's plunger to deliver the cream. The applicator and plunger then should be washed with warm, soapy water and rinsed with plain water. The hands should be washed before and after use. A small amount of the cream also can be applied to the outer skin folds or "lips" of the vagina (vulvae) to relieve dryness or irritation.
Which drugs or supplements interact with Premarin cream?
Premarin drug interaction studies have not been conducted. Estrogens are broken down in the liver by certain enzymes. Drugs that increase or decrease the activity of these enzymes may interfere with the action of Premarin. Rifampin (Rifadin), barbiturates, carbamazepine (Tegretol), griseofulvin (Grifulvin), phenytoin (Dilantin), St. John's wort, and primidone may increase the elimination of estrogen by enhancing the liver's ability to eliminate estrogens. Use of any of these medications with estrogens may result in a reduction of the beneficial effects of estrogens. Conversely, drugs such as erythromycin, ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), and ritonavir (Norvir) may reduce the elimination of estrogens by the liver and lead to increased levels of estrogens in the blood and increased effects. Grapefruit juice also may increase levels of estrogen by increasing the absorption of estrogens from the intestine. Increased levels of estrogens in the blood may result in more estrogen-related side effects.
Is Premarin cream safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Estrogens should be avoided during pregnancy since they increase the risk of fetal abnormalities.
Estrogens are secreted in milk and cause unpredictable effects in the infant. In general, they should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.
What else should I know about Premarin cream?
What preparations of Premarin cream are available?
How should I keep Premarin stored?
The cream should be stored at room temperature, 15-30 C (59-86 F).
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Conjugated estrogens vaginal cream (Premarin Vaginal Cream) is prescribed for the relief of vaginal symptoms in postmenoausal women who have vaginal dryness, inflammation, or painful intercourse due to atrophy of the vagina and vulva. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.
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iPhone 12 is the most anticipated device of the year and is also a treat for the Apple fanboys. Apple users are anxiously waiting for the next generation of the iPhone and when it launched on October 13th the sales skyrocketed.
Due to the high demand in sales, Apple increased the order of iPhone 12 by 2 million units.
Since its launch, there have been some controversies regarding the latest smartphone from America’s tech giant. Many users are reporting poor battery life in the new phone compared to its predecessor. Despite these controversies, the device is still selling like a hot cake.
Apple is also hoping that the shipment of the iPhone 12 series remains similar in 2021.
This year iPhone 12 is a major upgrade as there are many improvements both physical and under the hood. The two most highlighted changes are the boxy design similar to the iPhone 4 and the support for the 5G.
Other than that this year the device is thin and lightweight and Apple also provides replacement of the previous model with the new device. With these changes, the OEM is hoping of beating all the market expectations of the sale.
Research firm Cinda Securities forecast that Apple will order 80 to 85 million units to its supply chain in the last quarter of this year. While the overall sale will touch 230 to 240 million unit mark in 2021.
If we compared to the previous generation, last year Apple shipped 75 million iPhone 11 units in the last quarter. As of now out of four, only two models of iPhone 12 were released and they released with a delay. So we are unclear about the proper market response related to the device.
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Jul 23, 2021 News
Kaieteur News – A 255 megawatt (MW) Natural gas power plant would be able to cover Guyana’s electricity demands for up to 2035 or just over a decade for another 14 years at which point in time, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) will have to install additional generation capacity.
This is in addition to the initial expenditure of installing two high powered distribution cables ahead of any such project.
The prediction is outlined in an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) commissioned in 2019 to look into the feasibility of a gas-to-shore energy project utilising a Natural gas, fired power plant to generate up to 255MW.
The report done by K&M Advisors had outlined in their report, that utilising the committed amounts of 50 million cubic feet of gas daily from the Liza Destiny in the Stabroek Block, the project could see a new plant being constructed initially at a capacity of 102 MW including two dual fuel engines with a total capacity of 34 MW installed prior to 2023.
According to the report, the capacity will then gradually increase to 255 MW and posits that “there is sufficient firm generation capacity till 2035 to cover the peak load.”
It was noted, that even though the firm capacity in 2035 is below the peak load plus 15 percent reserve margin by 9 MW, at 41 MW the reserve margin is still above 34 MW (two times the capacity of the largest unit) and, therefore considered to be adequate. The scenario outlined by the consultants, are predicated on the use of dual fuel Wartsila reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) each at 17MW generating capacity.
Importantly however, the report noted that it is likely that GPL will be required to start adding new firm capacity in 2035 to cover increasing peak loads beyond 2035. According to the consultants, the demand growth data and generation capacity additions presented in its analysis are based on the “Delayed Base Case” Scenario in the Expansion Study. The Delayed Base Case Scenario assumes that the electricity demand growth in Guyana would lag behind the expected growth in GDP resulting from the recent oil discoveries off Guyana’s coast and the associated investments.
The report said too, that generation capacity analysis is based on the data provided by GPL on the existing generators, firm, and renewable capacity additions forecasted by the Expansion Study. The additional natural gas capacity, according to K&M’s analysis, is modified based on technology options, and the maximum capacity that can be supported by the proposed 50 million cubic per day Natural gas supply scenarios, “based on heat and material balance calculations.”
The additional generation capacity to be installed would represent additional spending by the utility company in order to support the success of the gas-to-energy initiative.
This publication yesterday, reported that much like the case of the Amaila Falls Hydro Electric Project, the publicly touted price tag had always excluded—prior to being exposed by this publication—that GPL would have had to incur its own spending to complement the project.
The same obtains this time around with the much vaunted gas-to-shore energy initiative being pursued by the Guyana Government along with Stabroek Block Operator, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL)—ExxonMobil Guyana.
In a report, it was found that it was recommended that GPL would have to construct a 69 kilo-volt (kV), “only evacuation system for initial (lower) plant output, over a single 1-927 All Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC) line constructed between Good Hope and Columbia.”
This, it said, would be needed to be constructed at 115 kV insulation, clearance and strength, along with another 69 kV line constructed at 230 kV insulation, clearance and strength between the proposed gas-fired plant and New Sophia.
When those line capacities are close to reaching their limit, the 230 kV evacuation system —according to the report—should be constructed to augment the 69 kV system, according to the report.
This would represent several millions more in additional costs to be added to the overall gas-to-shore initiative—information previously withheld from the project.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently conducting scoping exercises following an application by the EEPGL for environmental authorisation to proceed with the construction of the pipeline from the Liza field.
Additionally, the Guyana Government is currently seeking private partners with which to proceed with the onshore aspects of the project through a joint initiative, technically referred to as a Public Private Partnership (PPP).
The Government says it has finalised the Wales Development Zone (WDZ) as the termination point for the pipeline from the Liza Area in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana and as such, is seeking private investors or a consortium to be part of the project.
According to the advertised EOI, the Government and EEPGL are looking for partners “in designing or utilising the outputs from an NGL (Natural Gas Liquids)/LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) facility and related facilities.”
This includes, according to the Ministry, design, construction, and financing of a power plant fuelled by Natural gas, where the power will be delivered into the GPL’s distribution grid. This is in addition to industries that can utilise Natural gas for, “Natural gas driven developments and growth.”
The WDZ encompasses 14,000 plus acres of land of which approximately 1,300 acres will be set aside for heavy industry/gas-related investments.
The US$900M project, according to stakeholders, is expected to see some 27 kilometres of pipeline being buried from the Crane, West Coast Demerara (WCD) location to Wales, in addition to some 200 plus kilometres of pipeline from the Stabroek Block where the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel is located.
Additionally, the project will involve the establishment of a gas-processing plant (GPP) and a Natural gas liquids facility (NGL) capable of producing at least 4,000 bbl./day, including the fractionation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
The private partners will also be expected to take part in the operations of the establishment of a power plant to generate 150 MW, with an additional 150 MW as a second phase in addition to the establishment of an industrial park comprising industries that can utilise gas, steam and/or electricity.
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Coffee for Zane raises money for boy diagnosed with rare brain tumour
On Christmas Eve, the Aussie boy received the diagnosis that is every parent's living nightmare.
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In the week before Christmas last year, Zane didn’t seem like his normally energetic self.
He kept losing his balance and struggled to do things that should have been easy for him.
Sensing that something wasn’t right with her now-nine-year-old son, mum Erminia took Zane to the doctor.
The little boy was immediately sent to the hospital for further tests, which is when the NSW mum's worst nightmare came true.
To make matters worse, doctors told the shell-shocked family that as the tumour was on the base of Zane’s brain, it would be impossible to treat in Australia.
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Erminia with Zane after he was diagnosed. Source: Instagram
It wasn't that simple
With Zane’s life hanging in the balance, Erminia immediately started researching treatments overseas that she hoped might be able to help him.
There was one trial in the US that looked promising – but of course, it wasn’t that simple.
In order to even qualify for the trial, Zane’s tumour needed to show that they could respond to treatment.
Doctors here started him on a five-week radiation therapy to try to reduce the size of the tumour.
And then, there was the money - even if Zane qualified for the trial, sending him overseas for at least two months would cost a pretty penny.
That’s when Coffee for Zane got started.
Support Coffee for Zane with a simple coffee order. Source: Instagram
“We don’t think of it. It’s a habit"
Coffee for Zane, which aims to raise enough money to send Zane overseas for treatment, has already raised a whopping $8,000.
To help out, all you need to do is grab a cup and head to your local coffee shop.
“Most of us tap our card or pay $5 every day for a coffee,” Coffee for Zane’s website reads.
“We don’t think of it. It’s a habit.
“During March, Zane’s birthday month, we’re asking next time you get your $5 latte, we’re asking you to also donate $5 to Zane.”
Once you’ve donated, make sure to write a Z on the cup and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #coffeeforzane.
The charity has already raised $8,000. Source: Instagram

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The weekly or daily package, provides free access to our Camping "Calips" (www.calips.it) which is located 200 meters from the beach, guests of our hotel will enjoy hot and cold showers and other services of the "Agricamping". The rental of umbrellas and deckchair has an agreement with the "Bagnoskiuma Beach".
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An interesting piece of news broke from the CNBC Twitter account today, having to do with Apple’s former Head of Retail Ron Johnson. Leaving in late 2011, he joined JC Penney as its CEO. Here is the tweet from CNBC that makes it worth mentioning:
@CNBC: BREAKING: Ron Johnson out as J.C. Penney CEO – source
Yep, that’s right – Ron Johnson is out as CEO at JC Penney. It will be interesting to watch and see if he seeks to come back to Apple or moves on to somewhere else. Keep an eye open for anything related.
What do you think? Wondering where he will go? Do you think he should come back to Apple? Let us know in the comments, or tweet me @TiP_Kyle.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS) -- Last season Virginia made it into the ACC Men's Lacrosse Tournament on a tiebreaker, but now the Cavaliers are the top-seed and their underdog status is gone.
"Definitely important for us as a program to make that jump, but also a different mindset," junior midfielder Dox Aitken said, "We're no longer the underdogs, we've got a statement to prove and hopefully if we get a win on Thursday, we get a home game."
The new format for this year's tournament means Virginia will await the winner of No. 4 seed Syracuse and No. 5 seed, and host, North Carolina, who play on Thursday night. Last season, Coach Lars Tiffany says the team did not handle their win over Syracuse in the ACC semifinals the right way, so now it is about taking the next step mentally.
"It's about the mental state of we're there in phase two of our season, phase one is to win the regular season title, this is phase two," Tiffany said, "All we control now is winning the ACC Championship."
The Cavaliers have gone nearly a decade without winning an ACC Tournament Championship, with the last coming in 2010. This year's team says they feel different and could be the one's to break through.
"I think we're a different team this year, just being really smart lacrosse players and just kind having a little bit more experience even though we've got some younger guys playing still," senior midfielder Ryan Conrad said, "I think we're really excited coming in as the No. one seed, I think we've got a great advantage there."
Virginia will play the winner of Syracuse-North Carolina on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Chapel Hill.


Originally published in the Fresno Bee.
By Dr. Tom Utecht, Chief Medical and Quality Officer of Community Medical Centers.
Week by week, we see the intensity of debate escalate about whether local businesses should reopen, or maintain restrictions. From my medical and hospital perspectives, it’s a vexing question.
Doing what’s best for the patient is always at the core of our decision-making. Most often, that makes the path clear. But with COVID-19, we’re in uncharted waters. In my three decades as a physician, few situations have been more uncertain.
One problem is the infection numbers, which differ widely from region to region. Fresno County certainly isn’t near the top in numbers of COVID-19 cases, but we’re also not near the bottom. Right now, the number of COVID-19 cases in our region continues to rise — doubling about every two weeks. Also increasing is the number of COVID-19 patients admitted to our hospitals.
Another confounding issue is that, medically speaking, much about this virus remains a mystery. What is the most effective way to treat infected patients? How long can the virus live in different settings? What are the nuances of its damaging effects? Will its highly infectious nature be affected by seasons? Can it be transmitted by animals? By water? Can a truly effective vaccine be developed? As each of these mysteries are solved, guidance changes — which can be confusing to folks.
In the Valley we’ve had the benefit of learning from the spread of COVID-19 in other countries, states and cities. That’s helped us to be proactive with local safety measures, and I’m convinced those measures have slowed the spread of the virus and saved many Fresno-area lives.
All this might suggest a highly conservative, stay-the-course approach into the summer.
But I also understand the financial and personal devastation that can result from months of sheltering in place and the long-term closure of businesses, churches and schools. When I think of what’s best for our patients — some of whose quality of life is suffering as they await surgery or are afraid to visit the emergency department — I, too, look forward to resuming more normal operations as quickly as possible.
The economic effects of this pandemic on hospitals have been significant. Since mid-March, Community Medical Centers’ hospitals have performed 5,000 fewer surgeries and other medical procedures than our average for this time of year. Drastically reduced patient numbers force us to reduce hours for many of our employees. At the same time, we’re spending millions in unanticipated expenses for additional ventilators, COVID-19 testing equipment and supplies, and the skyrocketing costs of personal protective equipment that’s in high demand. This only adds to the volatility of an already financially stressed health-care industry.
At Community Medical Centers, we are preparing on two different but parallel tracks: one is a potential surge in patients suffering from the effects of COVID-19, while the other is relatively quick resumption of non-emergent surgeries and procedures. The track we will actually travel is most likely a slow and deliberate one, somewhere in the middle. Similar to other industries in our area, we are on a “dimmer switch” approach right now — gradually and methodically monitoring the effects of reopening our traditional services and community activities, as safely as possible.
A silver lining in all of this is that the medical community has aligned like never before. We are collaborating, learning from each other, and sharing resources so that we can combat COVID-19 as one highly capable health-care system. I’m confident in our approach and our early track record of managing this unprecedented situation. Now we must build on our success and meet carefully selected milestones to help us return to a normal state safely — or perhaps a “new normal.”


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How do you label Marshall Crenshaw's musical spectrum?
First of all there's the name. Marshall Crenshaw. Sounds more like a melon magnate or the new lawman in Dodge City than a rock-and-roll singer/songwriter/guitarist. Then there's the way he looks. Not New Wave, all red and black and vinyl. Not Punk - no safety pins. More as if someone handed the well-dressed CPA a guitar by mistake and he's too obliging not to play.
Finally, there's his music, a spectrum of sounds ranging from rockabilly to wall-of-sound, from early Dave Clark Five to late Elvis - Costello that is. No, Marshall Crenshaw is definitely in a class by himself, proving once and for all that the smart-mouthed kid with glasses (every high school has one) can grow up to be a rock star.
Last year his debut album came on like proverbial gang busters, winning among other rave notices the Best New Artist nod from Rolling Stone magazine. His new album, ''Field Day,'' has a hit single, ''Whenever You're on My Mind'' and has launched a successful concert tour. Overnight success? Let's look at the facts.
Crenshaw grew up in Detroit, where, he says, ''If you've got your radio on, you're going to hear black music, lucky for you,'' and ''the list of R&B and jazz musicians that came out of [there] is miles and miles long, days long.'' The music has influenced at least his selection of the songs he sings that aren't his own, if not his style. ''You don't have to copy something to be influenced by it,'' he says. In concert as well as on his albums he likes to play forgotten favorites by Smokey Robinson, Al Green, and the Jive Five.
But as Crenshaw says, ''I don't deliberately try to sound like anything other than what I am, which is a white kid from the suburbs.'' Since Crenshaw admits that ''playing music is easier than describing it to someone else later,'' and since the printed word knows no intonation, only adverbs, it is difficult putting him to words. His own words, the ones he puts to music, are unusually literate. What other songwriters sing of reveries and tundra?

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Mathematical Research Letters
Volume 1 (1994)
Periodic bunching and invariant foliations
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Control of contraction and expansion rates on periodic orbits of a hyperbolic dynamical system gives analogous control on all orbits. This leads to a sharp condition for the regularity of the invariant foliations in terms of bunching at periodic points.


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Today I’m sharing a card I made featuring the new Woven Threads suite on pages 12-14 of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. I used the Woven Heirlooms stamp set, Woven Threads Designer Series Paper, Woven Threads Sequin Assortment, and 5/8″ Woven Threads Trim. The suite also includes the Heirloom Frames Dies & 3D Embossing Folders. Of course, you can buy these products individually. You can also buy the bundle (stamp set and dies/embossing folders.) But Stampin’ Up! has added a new feature to this catalog. There is one item number that gets you one of everything in the suite: the bundle, paper, sequins, and trim. How easy is that?!
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Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:
- Pretty Peacock card stock (CS) cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″, then scored in half at 5-1/2″
- Pretty Peacock CS layer cut to 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
- Woven Threads Designer Series Paper (DSP) layer cut to 4-1/8″ x 4″
- Sahara Sand CS layer cut to 2-3/8″ x 2-3/8″
- Whisper White CS cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″ for the inside of the card base
Stamped with the Woven Heirlooms stamp set:
- sentiment in Purple Posy ink onto a scrap of Whisper White CS
Die cut using the Stitched Shapes Dies:
- a larger square from a scrap of Pretty Peacock CS
Assembled the card:
- burnished the fold in the card base with a Bone Folder
- sentiment glued onto the Sahara Sand CS layer
- Sahara Sand CS layer glued onto the Pretty Peacock die cut square
- Pretty Peacock die cut square adhered onto the DSP layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals
- DSP layer glued onto the Pretty Peacock CS layer, lined up with the top edge
- Sahara Sand trim, cut to fit onto the CS layer, adhered onto the back of a longer piece of Purple Posy Linen ribbon using Tear & Tape
- Purple Posy Linen ribbon adhered onto the Pretty Peacock CS layer using Tear & Tape, wrapping the ends around to the back of the layer
- Pretty Peacock CS layer glued onto the front of the card base
- 3 sequins glued around the sentiment
- Whisper White CS glued onto the inside of the card base
Everything is Rosy Product Medley
- Available only through May 31, or while supplies last!
- Item number 150059
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:
- Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
- Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
- 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
- 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
- Printed die cuts—2 sheets
- Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
- Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
- Melon Mambo 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
- Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
- Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)
- Only $80 for all that!!!
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- Make 6 cards at home in your PJs!
- 2 each of 3 designs
- perfect for all those weddings and showers that happen this time of year
- I’ve done the trimming, scoring, and embossing for you!
- You’ll receive all you need to make the cards, including the stamp set, ink pads, Stampin’ Blends Markers, the precut/prescored/pre-embossed card kits, and 6 Whisper White envelopes.
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Porta Posnania tells the story of the beginnings of the Polish state and the Cathedral Island. There are no museum exhibits here. We present our history in a modern way, with multimedia and light.
Visiting the Porta Posnania has two stages: first is a unique exhibition located in a minimalist building, the second one is a walk through the cathedral island. The audio guide is available in as many as 8 language versions: Polish, English, German, Spanish, French, Czech, Russian and Ukrainian. Various sightseeing options are available: for young people and adults, as well as for families with children.
Porta Posnania is an accessible and welcoming place. The exhibition is suitable for the elderly, families with small children and people with disabilities. Throughout the year we organize many events, including workshops, temporary exhibitions, concerts, activities for children and adults and academic conferences. We are inspired not only by the history of the Cathedral Island, but also by the amazing wealth of its nature. Porta Posnania is thus also a meeting place by the river, where you can relax and take a breather.
Porta Posnania is the first center for heritage interpretation in Poland, modelled on similar institutions operating around the world. It serves as a link between the exhibition, which allows the visitors to discover an important historical site, the Cathedral Island in Poznań, directly with the place itself.
The events which the Cathedral Island witnessed played an important role in the history of our country. But Porta Posnania is also a place where one can discover the roots of each of us. Inspired by the past, we create the present and build the future. By visiting Porta Posnania, you also learn about your own history and the fact that #wereathome.
The project is financed by European Funds for Regional Development as part of 6.4 Innovative Economy Programme 2007-2013.

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Lawn Care Tips
Lawn Care Tips
From Louisville Outdoor Turf Products in Louisville, KY
If you’re passionate about keeping your yard well-manicured and healthy, you’ll be happy to learn a handful of new game-changing lawn care tips. Here at Louisville Outdoor Turf Products, we understand the work that goes into keeping your lawn looking lush and beautiful. We’ve gathered some helpful tips that are guaranteed to improve your results. If you have questions or you’re interested in browsing our latest inventory, stop by our dealership in Louisville, KY today!
Once the fall season arrives, it’s a good idea to spread an inch of compost over your lawn and water it in. Most lawns need about an inch of water per week to properly thrive. In order to prevent diseases, you should water your lawn first thing in the morning. Additionally, it’s wise to aerate your lawn every few years to eliminate thatch. This is an important lawn care tip because aeration allows water, air, and nutrients to penetrate as deep as possible into the root zone.
When your goal is to achieve a healthy lawn with deep roots, you should aim to water for a longer period of time, but do it less often. After you’re done watering, use a garden trowel to check the moisture. If it doesn’t feel wet about 4 to 5 inches of the way down, keep watering.
As a lawn care enthusiast, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of weeds. Did you know the best way to get your weeds under control is to do it when the weeds are still young? Once weeds start producing seeds, they’re much more difficult to manage. At the same time, you shouldn’t pull your hair out over a few weeds. It’s next to impossible to keep your lawn totally weed-free, but we do have some key lawn care tips to help you manage their prevalence.
The best way to start is by controlling the number of weed seeds in your yard. Therefore, it’s good practice to pay close attention to dandelions. If you make it a point to continuously remove their leaves and flowers, you’ll prevent the seeds from spreading. If you keep at this, you’ll end up starving the taproot and killing the weed.
Handling Insects & Pests
Many people worry about insects in their lawn, but you might be surprised to learn that less than 2% of the insects in your lawn are considered pests. What’s the difference? Many insects are beneficial to your lawn, such as earthworms. These creatures are drawn to your yard and the mulch clippings, which results in thatch breakdown, soil aeration, and compaction reduction. Pro lawn care tip: reduced competition is critical to overall lawn growth and health.
If you’re in the market for new lawn equipment or simply want more tips, be sure to visit us at Louisville Outdoor Turf Products in Louisville, KY today!

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music guide Artist Detail: Arthur Loves Plastic
Arthur Loves Plastic is Bev Stanton. She was born in the Bahamas and raised near Walt Disney World. ALP has won over a dozen Washington Area Music Awards in the Electronica category. ALP's music has been featured in Access Hollywood, Playboy's Sexy Girls Next Door, and America's Most Wanted.

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The arresters are approxiately 15 the weight of the porcelain equivalent.
Handling and installation become much easier tasks. Also, the risk of damage to the housing is reduced compared to porcelain.
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As we get closer and closer to Christmas, people all around the Valley are starting to turn the heaters on inside their home. Granted, it’s not that cold in Phoenix, but when you’re used to 100+ degrees it can feel downright chilly sometimes. But, with a nice day sprinkled in every now and then, wouldn’t it be nice to still be able to enjoy your pool? Well, if you have a pool heater, that may be a possibility. So, let’s talk about some of the best and most common methods available:
The initial cost of a heat pump is more than other heating options, but in the long run, it is more energy-efficient and cheaper than natural gas or propane. Heat pumps work by pulling heat from the outside air and transferring it to your pool water using electricity. Because of the way they function, heat pumps work best when the outside temperature is above 50°F. As long as you don’t live in a super cold climate, heats pumps can provide a 20-degree increase in your pool’s temperature.
One of the most popular heating solutions for pools is gas. Gas heaters are so common because of their quick heating and reliability. When compared to heat pumps, their initial price is more affordable, and they can generate heat no matter what the outside temperature is. They are not as energy efficient as a heat pump, but they provide the largest temperature increase available.
If you’re still looking for a third option, a solar pool heater might be a good fit. As you can image, solar heating works by using solar panels to absorb heat from the sun and transferring that heat to your pool. As long as it’s not cloudy or rainy, solar can provide a 15-degree increase to your water temperature without having to pay for electricity or gas.
Lastly, if you’re not concerned with heating your entire pool but instead just want to heat your spa, you might look into an electric spa heater. They are compact, easy to install, and don’t require a gas connection.
If you don’t have a pool that you can enjoy this fall, reach out to us to talk about what it would look like to install a new pool for you and your family—heater and all. Schedule a free, in-home estimate today and be one step closer to the backyard paradise you’ve always wanted.


It’s impossible to have imagined someone growing up in India without having heard a devotional song as a child. For most infants this is the first sound of music they would have ever heard in their fresh and constantly fascinating world. Most devotional music of India are composed either entirely in Indian classical – with it’s many flavours – or at the very least with a heavy foundation of classical. Qawallis and a few other types of devotional songs are the exceptions where their appeal lies more in their lyrics and rendition than it’s musical composition.
The singular devotional song that caught my attention at an early age and continues to permeate tranquillity all around whenever played is a particular one in Marathi, ‘Ughad daar deva’, quite literally meaning, open the door dear God.
The composition of this song, as mentioned, is set in Bhoop raaga. It manages to retain it’s melody throughout, not loosing it even for a breather. The lyrics are precise in it’s proportions of philosophy, logic, faith and of course rhyme.
But the most impressive aspect of this song to me lies in it’s vocal rendition.
Most devotional songs, perhaps because the origin of this genre lay in the tradition of unorganized public choirs, utilize substantial lung power to sing. Even master vocalists of Indian classical, whenever they sing a devotional song attempt to match the high notes of the raaga with the power of their vocal chords. Could they be misguided into thinking that such attempts actually have a better chance of falling on God’s ears far away in heaven? Now, even though offspring of the technological age like speakers and amplifiers have made such vocal renditions redundant, the practice still flourishes. Even the popular perception is that a fervent rendition is the best one.
‘Ughad daar deva’ was perhaps the first devotional song I heard where the vocalist captures a humble pleading innocence throughout the song. There are no extravagant and self-indulgent flourishes to end verses. Everything is low key.
The tabla and cymbals picks up tempo briefly towards the end of the song but attenuates it just in time to end the song on it’s predominant theme.
Even the appeal of the lyrics lies in it’s innocent pleading, employing logic in it’s entreaties which even a toddler can’t deny. And if a toddler can’t defy them, what chance do the Gods have then?
A few verses translated below:
Drinks milk with it’s eyes closed, the race of cats
Why in the minds of thieves, does the moonlight intimidate?
Even practised hands, why do they spread a tremble?
Open your door now dear God, open your door dear God.
Please listen to this song. I promise you it won’t be a waste of time even if you can’t understand a word.
13th August, 2010, Mumbai.


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Customer-centered service is the key to any successful business, and dentistry is no different. So, here are eight service-oriented qualities to inspire you to strive for greater success and to put your patients at ease.
Create a Comfortable Environment
Many people have negative associations with the dentist, which can prevent them from scheduling dental appointments, potentially putting their oral health at risk. To encourage people to visit your practice, reassure anxious patients by creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. This begins with your attitude.
A positive and warm manner toward your patients can calm their nerves and help them feel at ease. Empathize with their anxiety or dental phobia by using verbal reassurances, and together determine a signal for them to ask you to pause treatment if they feel uncomfortable.
In my experience as a cosmetic dentist, I have found that telling your patients to raise their right hand if they feel anxious can help them to feel more in control of the procedure and alleviate their anxiety. After a few positive experiences at your dental clinic, you may find that your patients no longer exhibit any dental fears.
Easy & Flexible Scheduling
We all need to balance work and personal life in our profession. However, it is also essential to accommodate special scheduling for your patients who are busy professionals as well as for your patients who are children still in school.
At my practice, I offer Saturday appointments. I also provide an emergency contact number for my patients. Most patients will never need to use it, but it brings them comfort, knowing I am just a phone call away in an emergency.
Hygiene Is Important
Cleanliness is one of the top qualities patients look for in a dental clinic. This applies not only to your exam and surgery rooms but also to your waiting room, bathroom, and any other areas of your clinic that your patients may use.
Keep a cleaning schedule to ensure your waiting room and bathrooms are cleaned throughout the day. Use state-of-the-art sterilization equipment for sanitizing dental tools and textiles between patients. Spray and wipe down surfaces with medical-grade disinfectants to eliminate dust, debris, and pathogens to prevent cross contamination.
Be rigorous about hygiene practices when handling tools and performing patient exams. Never touch patient charts, touchscreens, or other potentially contaminated surfaces to prevent transferring bacteria to the patient during an exam.
Your Décor Matters
Your décor can create a great first impression and should be based on your target demographics. Choose bright colors for a children’s or orthodontic practice and neutral shades and minimalist design for an oral surgeon’s waiting room. If your demographic is environmentally conscious, choose a shade of green. If your patients are primarily female, choose purple. The colors you choose can put your patients at ease, reduce their level of anxiety, and help you develop a trusting relationship.
Keep Up-to-Date with the Latest Technology
Cutting-edge instruments and equipment in your surgery enhance patient outcomes and the success of your practice. Patients also respond positively to new dental technologies because they are perceived as more effective and less invasive. Using current dental technology demonstrates your focus on professional development, which can be reassuring to many patients.
Be Positive, But Encourage Improvement
As dentists, we understand the importance of oral hygiene, such as brushing, flossing, and diet. Inquire about your patients’ current oral hygiene routine at each visit. However, avoid being judgmental if their oral hygiene isn’t up to standard. This is especially important for children and teens. Praise them for their healthy habits and gently remind them about the areas where they can improve.
Provide Clear Professional Recommendations
To help alleviate anxiety and address patient concerns, always provide clear information about an upcoming procedure, including the benefits and risks so they can make an informed decision.
For a gentle approach to advising patients, provide a synopsis of your services on your website but without too much medical terminology. Patients appreciate honesty and clarity but don’t want to be intimidated or overwhelmed by medical jargon.
Don’t Underestimate Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Although online reviews can be an important part of your marketing strategy, people looking for a new dentist are more likely to trust comments made by a neighbor, a friend, or a coworker. If your dentistry and customer service are outstanding, you can benefit from word-of-mouth referrals.
Connect personally with patients by remembering small details such as where their grandchild goes to college or the name of their pet. Patients are more likely to refer your dental practice to others if you show an interest in them as well as in their oral health.
Ultimately, the best dental practices are patient-centric, so focusing on the comfort and happiness of your customers is the most effective way to build your patient base and operate a successful dental service.
Dr. Swaida first graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an honors BSc in biology before graduating from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry. He is an active member of his church and enjoys football and being by the water. His outgoing personality and fun-loving character will ensure you always feel welcome at Dentist North York. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.


York City homicide investigation: Do you recognize the man in this video?
York City Police are seeking help identifying a man in connection with the Feb. 17 shooting death of Shylique Folk.
Investigators would like to talk to the individual wearing a red, white and blue hooded sweatshirt in a video released by the department Wednesday.
Folk, 19, died Feb. 18 at York Hospital after being shot the previous night in the 400 block of Smith Street in York City.
Anyone with information about the man in the video is asked to contact York City Police at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219.
— Ron Musselman can be reached at email@example.com or via Twitter at @ronmusselman8.


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The recently completed legislative session has been filled with far-ranging and troubling bills that take aim at independent contractors, limit charter schools and impose statewide rent controls.
But sometimes minor bills also reflect lawmakers’ lack of respect for the rights and intelligence of California citizens.
One such measure is Senate Bill 696, by Santa Ana’s Tom Umberg. It’s now on the governor’s desk.
SB 696 prohibits any political party from using the terms “no party preference,” “decline to state” or “independent” in its name. There aren’t any No Party Preference or Decline to State parties that might confuse voters. The clear goal is to force the American Independent Party of California, which is the registration choice of nearly 518,000 voters, to change its name after a survey showed that 73 percent of its voters thought they were choosing to be independents.
It’s certainly ironic that the third-largest party in progressive California — with more voters than all other minor parties combined — takes extremely conservative political positions. Its history ties back to the 1968 presidential campaign of Alabama’s segregationist Gov. George Wallace. But the party’s beginnings only reinforce the foolishness of this legislation, which raises serious free speech and association issues.
“The government can regulate speech when the words are being used to deceive individuals,” said Umberg, according to a newspaper report. But the party didn’t create its name to confuse voters. The state doesn’t force the Democratic or Republican parties to change their names because voters might mistakenly believe that those parties actually stand for democratic or republican principles.
“Banning a political party’s chosen name is a drastic remedy for the alleged ignorance of some voters, who can easily re-register themselves, if they so wish, up to and including on the day of the election,” wrote Sen. John Moorlach, R-Costa Mesa. Indeed. It’s not the American Independent Party’s fault that many voters didn’t do their homework before choosing a party affiliation.
Gov. Gavin Newsom should veto the bill and save the state a potential constitutional challenge. Voter education, not legislation, is the solution.

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Surrounded by ISU students, faculty and stakeholders, Governor JB Pritzker recently announced that the state is moving forward with a $62 million project to create an integrated fine arts complex at Illinois State University, through a combination of renovation, demolition and new construction.
Funding to restart this project was made possible as a result of the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the most robust capital plan in Illinois history and the first in nearly a decade.
“With this investment, we’re giving ISU’s current and future students a world-class education in a world-class facility — and we’re giving students the tools to succeed,” said Governor JB Pritzker.
“When it’s done, this 67,000 square foot facility will build on ISU’s strengths in music, theater, dance, and the visual arts, giving students and professors the chance to learn together across disciplines in collaborative, properly-equipped spaces. Because of Rebuild Illinois, in addition to the Fine Arts complex, Redbirds will see renewed investment all across campus. Our capital plan also includes $90 million for a multi-phased rehabilitation of Milner Library, as well as $40 million for general repairs and renewal projects.”
The project includes major renovations to decades-old facilities, demolition of the Centennial West building, and multiple building additions within the fine arts complex for music, theater, dance, visual arts and classroom space totaling 67,000 square feet.
Most of the current buildings used for training in the fine arts complex are not designed for their current use and require frequent repair to keep them safe and functional. The Centennial buildings were built in 1959 and the Center for Visual Arts was built in 1973.
During today’s event, the Governor also announced ISU’s Milner Library will receive $89,205,000 through Rebuild Illinois for a multi-phased rehabilitation project. The funding will overhaul core areas of the library with new construction of study areas, book stacks, and library processing and support spaces.
Also underway at ISU are much needed maintenance repairs, totaling $5.3 million in state funds, including more than $3 million to renovate mechanical and plumbing systems at three buildings and $2.3 million for roof replacement.
The historic Rebuild Illinois capital plan passed with bipartisan supermajorities and will invest $45 billion in roads, bridges, railways, universities, early childhood centers and state facilities over the next six years, creating and supporting an estimated 540,000 jobs over the life of the plan and revitalizing local economies across the state.


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The businesses registered with the State of Utah are either located in Utah or doing business in Utah as a: Business Trust, Collection Agency, Corporation (For Profit and Non Profit), Professional Corporation, Doing Business As - DBA, Limited Liability Company - LLC, Limited Liability Partnership - LLP, Limited Partnerships - LP, Limited Cooperative Associations - LCA
Idaho "corporation", "incorporated", "company", "limited", or the abbreviation "corp.", "inc.", "co.", or "ltd.", or words or abbreviations of like import in another language; provided however, that if the word "company" or its abbreviation is used it shall not be immediately preceded by the word "and" or by an abbreviation of or symbol representing the word "and" § 30-1-401 Idaho Statutes
Please do not place your social security number on filing or other documents you submit to the Secretary of State. Although we attempt to prevent disclosure of social security numbers, due to the large number of documents filed, we cannot guarantee that a social security number placed on a document will not be disclosed. It is the responsibility of the filer to ensure that a social security number is not contained on the filing.
In the corporations of real estate law, the ownership or membership may be vested either in the real property or in a legal or natural person, depending on the corporation type. In many cases, the membership or ownership of such corporation is obligatory for a person or property that fulfils the legal requirements for membership or wishes to engage in certain activities.
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The law specifies that all taxable personal property must be assessed as of a specific point in time, and that point is precisely at 12:01 a.m. January 1 (regardless of what transpires after that date). Even if closed shortly after the lien date, a business must still file a Business Property Statement and pay taxes for the coming fiscal year on any taxable property they owned on the lien date.
Oregon For private corporations it shall contain one or more of the words "corporation", "incorporated", "company" or "limited" or an abbreviation of one or more of those words; shall not contain the word "cooperative." For non-profit corporations there is no specific requirement except the name cannot imply a purpose not dictated in its articles of incorporation and cannot contain the word "cooperative" or the phrase "limited partnership." Oregon Revised Statutes 60.094 for Private Corporations; ORS 65.094 for Non-Profit corporations
In this case, you need to write a remark about that circumstance on the Business Property Statement, or on an attachment to it. Also fill out Part III (Equipment Belonging To Others) of the form. If you own any small equipment, such as a printer, copier, etc., that you are using in the business, you should report these costs under Part II of the Business Property Statement and also Schedule A.

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Outline planning permission has been granted for up to 360,000 sq ft of new industrial and warehouse facilities in the South Liverpool area, at Liberty Park Widnes on Newstead Road, Widnes, UK.
The 18-acre site can accommodate purpose built high specification industrial and distribution units up to 360,000 sq ft and lies adjacent to a new 108,091 sq ft warehouse which is available for immediate occupation. Logicor have appointed Stoford as Development Managers at Liberty Park Widnes.
Widnes is located in the north west of the UK, with direct access to the national motorway network via the Knowsley Expressway at the heart of South Liverpool’s thriving employment zone.
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director, Stoford, says: “Liberty Park Widnes has the potential to bring jobs and inward investment to an area that continues to rapidly develop. This is the only fully serviced site of its size in the south Liverpool area, which benefits from excellent transport links and a willing workforce on the doorstep to fulfil any employment requirements. Stoford has a proven track record of delivering high-quality accommodation that is attractive to major manufacturing and logistics companies and we look forward to working with Logicor to bring these exciting plans to fruition.”
Tom Blakely, Director, Asset Management at Logicor, comments: “This project is an exciting opportunity to bring forward new, high-quality logistics buildings in a strategically important location. The area is acknowledged both regionally and nationally as a premier location for a wide variety of businesses, as well as for the UK’s fastest growing airport, Liverpool John Lennon, and it is set for further growth with the recent opening of Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal. With a skilled labour pool of 670,000 people and currently 264,000 employed in the manufacturing industry, there remains immediate access to a wide labour force in the region.”
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As the immigration debate continues in Congress, family members touch hands through a U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Ysidro, California.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Border security provisions included in the immigration bill currently stalled in the Senate can be enforced under current laws, nine Republican senators said, and they urged President Bush on Tuesday to order their enforcement - regardless of whether the bill passes.
"The bill assumes that several critical border security benchmarks can be achieved within 18 months. These security triggers are already authorized under current law," the senators said in a letter.
"We believe these enforcement measures are vital and should not wait until Congress passes additional immigration reforms. Securing the border is best way to restore trust with the American people and facilitate future improvements of our immigration policy."
The letter is signed by Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina.; Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma.; Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming; David Vitter, R-Louisiana.; Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma.; Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky; Charles Grassley, R-Iowa; John Ensign, R-Nevada; and Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama.
They said the bill calls for several security "benchmarks" that are already in place or called for under current laws, including:
- Hiring 18,000 border patrol agents. The senators noted that Bush announced in May his commitment to hiring 6,000 additional agents by the end of 2008, which would boost the number of agents to 18,000.
- Installing 200 miles of vehicle barriers, 370 miles of fencing, and 70 ground-based radar and camera towers, and using unmanned aerial vehicles. The senators said these numbers are less than what is already provided for under the Secure Fence Act, signed into law in 2006.
- Ending "catch-and-release" practices along the borders, and providing 27,500 beds for immigrant detainees. The senators said the Department of Homeland Security has announced these steps are already are in place.
- Using secure identification documents with photo and biometric information and establishing an employment verification system to determine work eligibility. The senators said the Secure ID Act, signed into law in 2005, calls for the photo and biometric information, while the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for fiscal year 2007 provides $113 million to expand the Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification system to become a national employment database.
The whole episode of the "debate" on the Immigration Bill is a clear example of populist posings taking precedence over the needs of a country's economy and securing a future for its citizens.
Before you discount my snippet as the ramblings of a xenophobic American, pls know that I am not a US Citizen. I am on a work Visa here and have been here for just over 3 yrs in the past 5.
What riles me about the Bill is the aspect of granting over 12 Million Illegal Immigrants a path to citizenship. mr President will then institute a program for Guest Workers where they can work (sans their families, if I may add) and go back.
if ever there was a dim-witted plan being suggested - anywhere in the world, its this. I will liken this to going to every drug dealer and giving them amnesty, as long as they declare their hoard and promise not to hoard anymore!! They have been tagged as "illegal" for a reason. Lets not legitimize criminal acts please.
The plan also insults the intelligence and processes of law abiding folks like me and my employer. We get the short end of the stick for having gone through a US Consulate for Visa rather than swimming across a river.
I urge every American to rally against this Bill. The burden this will place on the American system will be enormous.


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Industry Leader HyperGrid Debuts Hyperform for Microsoft Windows Server Containers
Enhancements Include Automated Provisioning, Life-Cycle Management and On-the-Fly Containerization
Mountain View, CA. – September 22, 2016, HyperGrid, the pioneer in creating and delivering the world’s first and only container based, application aware HyperConverged Infrastructure-as-a-Service (HCIaaS) solution today announced that HyperForm, their platform that provides next-generation IT services built on Docker containers, can now support the automated deployment and life-cycle management of applications running on Microsoft Windows Server Containers.
With support for Microsoft Windows Server Containers, the HyperForm platform now provides the following features:
“Containers have been the driving force behind efforts to accelerate software development and enable DevOps. With the General Availability of Windows Containers, .NET developers can finally reap the benefits of agility and application portability to speed up application development and deployment,” said Amjad Afanah, Vice President of Products, HyperGrid. “We’re excited to be delivering on-the-fly containerization and deployment automation for applications on Windows Containers to turbo charge DevOps and accelerate the journey of .NET applications to containers.”
To learn more about HyperGrid’s HyperForm for Microsoft Windows Server Containers solution, come visit us at booth #2024 at the Microsoft Ignite Show at the Georgia World Congress Center, September 26-30, 2016, Atlanta, GA. You can meet and speak with our container experts, the founders of DCHQ, Amjad Afanah and Intesar Mohammed.
HyperGrid is hosting a DevOps meet-up from 6-8pm on Tuesday evening, September 27th where you can learn all about automated, self-service provisioning of VMs on Hyper-V. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres at Studio No. 7, 393 Marietta St. – a short walk from the Congress Center.
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|Where:||Paros and Athens|
|Best for:||Island hoppers and adventure seekers|
|Tailor this itinerary:||Select from a range of hand picked hotels|
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Starting your dream island-hopping holiday here will be just as dazzling as you thought it to be.
The beginning of your dream island-hopping holiday commences upon your arrival at Athens airport where you be met by your driver whom will transfer you to the centrally located five-star Athenian Callirhoe Hotel.
Athens, the capital of Greece and home to some of the most fascinating ancient landmarks in the world offers a fusion of ancient and modern history, culture and tradition. Being present in one of the most ancient cities in the world, you will be able to take a walk back in the past to 600BC through the visiting of archaeological museums, hidden caves and traditional cafés.
An overnight stay will ensure that you can enjoy the stunning location and take a gander through the cobbled Grecian streets for the authentic tastes that the flavoursome restaurants have to offer. Enjoy your brief encounter with Athens before you venture on your journey to the beautiful island of Paros the following day.
Days at Leisure (days 2- 7)
Day Two - Your driver will be at hand to transfer you from your hotel to Piraeus Port where you will embark on a ferry ride to Paros, starting your laid-back island holiday. Once at Paros Port, your driver will transfer you to Yria Hotel, an elegant four star boutique hotel. With five days in the most beautiful fairy tale island of the Cyclades, there are many things to see and do and car hire can be arranged for your ease if preferred as this will give you change to explore the island independently and get a better feel.
Visit the peaceful village, Lefkes, boasting picturesque cobblestoned paths along with whitewashed neoclassical buildings and the Byzantine Road, a 1000-year-old marble paved path built to connect Marpissa with the idyllic town of Parikia.
Marpissa, a small place founded in the 15th century, is a traditional village with a distinctive medieval character. It is located on a hill, a few kilometres away from the famous beaches of Loyaras and Pisso Livadi. You can wander through the beautiful traditional village Naoussa, a colourful small fishing village, where the ruins of a Venetian fortress stand at the entrance to its small harbour with charming cafes, bars and boutique hotels and beaches nearby.
The Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros, a protected area, is also a remarkable visit as it offers an incredible 700 seated open-air theatre, a replica of the Ancient Greek amphitheatres named after the famous Paros island poet, Archilochos.
A visit to the fishing port of Aliki, located on the south-west of the Paros coast, home to some of the most authentic restaurants in Greece is also worth exploring.
Day 8: Embark to Paros Port and Athens Airport
Your driver will meet you and transfer you to the ferry port for your ferry journey back to Piraeus Port and then transfer you to Athens Airport for your chosen flight back to the UK.
There are also connecting flights with Paros via Athens.
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- David "Skinny Devil" McLean
originally published at Insane Guitar, 2003
As many of you know, I write a column for TinFoilMusic
called “Guitar Gods” that has featured some awesome players and will
feature many more players in the months to come. (editor's note: Tinfoil is now off-line and all IG lessons and "Guitar Gods" interviews are found here at Skinny Devil Magazine) In the past, we’ve
featured the playing styles of two of our “Guitar Gods” interviewees –
Grammy winning guitarist Steve Stevens (of Billy Idol fame) and shred
dominatrix the Great Kat. This month we feature the playing style of
Jennifer is currently on tour with guitar legend Jeff Beck, andhas
recorded and toured with the King of Pop: Michael Jackson. She has also
released several solo albums and two books, and was for a time an
instructor at the famed GIT.
Jennifer is probably most famous in guitar circles for her fabulous
two-hand tapping technique. For a primer in tapping, see the IG “Master
Class” section. The examples below take a familiarity with fretboard
tapping, though be sure to take it slowly at first to avoid injury. This
first example is a classic Jennifer Batten trick – playing a basic
scale with both hands, an octave apart. Be sure to play this with
extreme clarity so it doesn’t sound like mush – and notice that those
last 4 notes are tapped harmonics.
This next lick is a bit quirky and a bit more difficult, as it
incorporates slides and some tricky rhythm, plus it requires you to hold
a tapped note while using the fret hand to add vibrato.
That’s all for now, but be sure to visit Jennifer online at www.batten.com and check out her interview here. See you next month!


Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has revealed that he has no plans to go into management when he calls time on his footballing career.
The former Chelsea enforcer’s career has been in limbo since he was omitted from Persib Bandung squad-list for the upcoming Indonesian top flight league.
Many believe the 35-year-old will venture into coaching as he nears the end of his illustrious playing career.
However, Essien says, “I am still playing in Indonesia and I am thinking of retiring soon. I am now concerned about what I am going to do next.
“I don’t have plans of going into coaching but I may do something relating to football”, he told Finder Sports at the launch of the Rexona “Be The Next Champion” held at the Swiss Spirit Hotel last Thursday.
Michael Essien, an Ambassador for Chelsea football club was unveiled as the Brands Ambassador for Rexona “Be The Next Champion” campaign. The program is a partnership between Rexona and Chelsea Football Club which aims to develop grassroot football in Africa.
Essien after his unveiling as the Brands Ambassador told the paper that he believes this talent hunt can bring out the next Michael Essien or someone even better than him.
“I think we are going to find the next Michael Essien or even someone better than me. It is possible”.
Michael Essien has been one of Ghana’s top players in Europe over the last decade playing for some top clubs such as Chelsea, Real Madrid, Olympique Lyon and AC Milan.
He was part of the historic squad that won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 as well as won a lot of titles with the club.
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He helped Adam Schiff impeach Trump. Now he’s joining Biden’s NSC.
Maher Bitar served as the general counsel for House Intelligence Committee Democrats before coming on board the new administration.
Adam Schiff’s top legal adviser is joining President Joe Biden’s National Security Council as its senior director for intelligence, a key role that serves as the day-to-day connective tissue between the intelligence community and the White House.
Maher Bitar, who has served as the general counsel for House Intelligence Committee Democrats since 2017 and played a key role during the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump, is set to begin in the new job in the coming days, said two people familiar with the move. His official title will be senior director for intelligence programs.
The hiring will mark a return for Bitar to the NSC. He served as its director for Israeli and Palestinian affairs during the Obama administration and as a deputy to Samantha Power while she was at the NSC. He also worked as a foreign affairs officer at the State Department. Bitar is close with national security adviser Jake Sullivan from their time together at the State Department, said another person familiar with their relationship.
“I am thrilled to see him in his new post, though we will certainly miss him on the committee,” Schiff told POLITICO. Schiff described Bitar as a “superb choice” for the role, adding that he has an “extraordinary” breadth of talent and expertise when it comes to the intelligence community and understands the challenges it faces after being “battered” by Trump for four years. “I can’t think of anyone more suited to the role than Maher,” Schiff said.
Bitar’s immediate predecessor in the top NSC intelligence role, Michael Ellis, also served on the House Intelligence Committee, though on the other side of the aisle. Bitar has worked very closely with Schiff, the panel’s chair, over the last several years while Ellis was the committee’s counsel under Rep. Devin Nunes before joining the Trump White House. Ellis, who was installed as NSA general counsel just before Biden’s inauguration, has since been placed on administrative leave and is unlikely to stay in the role, people familiar with the matter said.
Bitar served as a senior member of the House impeachment team during Trump’s first impeachment, alongside Dan Goldman who worked as the impeachment manager’s top lawyer. Goldman called Bitar “a brilliant lawyer” and said his experience on the committee would give the new NSC insight into the changes in the intelligence community over the last four years.
The office of the senior director for intelligence receives sensitive information that comes in from the intelligence agencies, especially if it is in hard copy form, and coordinates covert action activities between the White House and the intelligence community. It’s also where the NSC houses the server that stores the most sensitive classified information. Under Trump, that server was used to store the president’s conversations with world leaders that were deemed potentially embarrassing, like his call with the Ukrainian president that led to his first impeachment.