If you own a 2002 Hyundai Sonata and you've had to perform any mechanical or body repairs, then you've probably found yourself searching for 2002 Hyundai Sonata car parts and scratching your head. Unlike Ford and GM, Hyundai car parts aren't always "standard." In other words, you can't usually mix and match Hyundai Sonata car parts with those used on a domestic vehicle, because the design and layout of parts is usually substantially different.
Hard-to-Find 2002 Hyundai Sonata Car Parts
In addition to being unique because it's a foreign-made vehicle, there are specific parts of a 2002 Hyundai Sonata that are especially hard to find:
- Headlight bulbs
- Fuel injection parts
- Throttle body
- The clutch on standard models
- Hyundai engines in general
- Bumper assembly
These and other parts that you don't normally think about can be fairly difficult to find if you ever actually need to find replacements.
Check the Local Salvage Yards
One of the first places to check when you're trying to locate one of those hard-to-find 2002 Hyundai Sonata car parts is the local salvage yard. If you own a Hyundai Sonata that you purchased from a local dealership, then the odds are pretty good that there are other car owners around you who used to own that same vehicle. If you're the kind of owner who holds onto your vehicles for a very long time, then by the time you start requiring replacement parts, your local salvage yard will most likely have the old vehicles those other owners used to own.
If you're unfamiliar with how salvage yards work, all you have to do is call up the company and ask them if they happen to have a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in their yard. Most yards maintain a log of the old cars stored in their lots, so they should be able to tell you on the phone. If they have any in stock, you can ask if they will sell you the particular part that you need. Depending on where you live and how the salvage yard does business, they may either remove the part from their car for you and sell it to you at a premium, or let you walk around the yard and find it yourself. If you need to search for the car yourself, make sure you bring along the tools that you'll need to remove the part from the vehicle.
Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers
Another option to find the 2002 Hyundai Sonata car part that you're looking for, especially if the local salvage yard doesn't have any Sonatas in stock, is to check with aftermarket parts manufacturers. There's an entire cottage industry for aftermarket parts, and there's very likely a manufacturer that carries the part you're looking for. These parts are usually identical or nearly identical to the original part.Some of the more popular aftermarket dealers that offer Hyundai parts include the following:
- Car Parts Wholesale - This site offers a search form on the main page where you can search for year, make, and model.
- Parts Geek - This popular aftermarket car parts dealer has an entire section devoted to Hyundai Sonata.
- The Auto Channel - This website also offers a search engine for used Sonata parts.
- Auto Parts Warehouse - This business has thousands of Hyundai Sonata parts usually in stock.
- The Auto Parts Shop - This site has used Hyundai parts dating back to 2000.
When to Consider a New Car
While it is commendable to try to hang on to your old car, sometimes the cost savings that goes with finding and replacing old car parts may not actually be worth the effort. Since newer vehicles are so much more fuel efficient and are known for lasting longer than ever before, the option to send your car to the salvage yard and purchase a new or cheap used car may actually be the best choice.


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Inflation in India is likely to remain elevated in the near terms but government policies will prevent it from rising further, S&P Global Ratings Economist (Asia Pacific) Vishrut Rana said on Tuesday.
In July, the consumer price index based retail inflation spiked to 15-month high of 7.44 per cent in July, with specific food commodities mainly driving the increase. Speaking at the ‘Monthly Asia-Pacific Credit Focus’ webinar, Rana said in India the monsoon has been very patchy and overall rain was about 11 per cent below normal. “That is a significant concern as it can affect grain prices in India over next few months,” he said.
The government has already imposed export curbs on rice and levied a 40 per cent export duty on onions to make available enough stock in local market ahead of the festive season. “Supplies remain very strong and the government is likely to step in to prevent significant increase in commodity, wheat and rice prices. It will help to keep food price inflation little bit low,” Rana said. Tomato prices, which had skyrocketed in July, had started cooling in late August. The significant spike in vegetable prices is coming down, Rana said. “Overall, the inflation environment for India will depend on energy prices. Food prices will remain elevated but is unlikely to go up because of public policies.
We expect overall inflation to remain elevated but not rising further for India over the next few months,” Rana added. The finance ministry in its monthly report had last month said that price pressure on food items is expected to be transitory, but the government and RBI need to step up vigil to deal with elevated inflationary pressure. Going forward, while domestic consumption and investment demand are expected to continue driving growth, global and regional uncertainties and domestic disruptions may keep inflationary pressures elevated for the coming months, warranting greater vigilance by the government and the RBI, it had said.


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Three inmates at Warkworth Institution face charges after a correctional officer was assaulted last month.
According to Northumberland OPP, on Jan. 16, officers responded to the medium-security prison in the Municipality of Brighton, about 60 kilometres south of Peterborough, for reports that a correctional officer was assaulted.
The investigation by OPP and the Correctional Services of Canada led to three inmates being charged.
Taylor-Bailey Dexter, 28, was charged with assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm and resisting a peace officer.
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‘True Blood’ actress Kristin Bauer van Straten is returning to fairy tale drama series ‘Once Upon a Time’ in the role of Maleficent.
The Sleeping Beauty villain was last seen alive in the ABC drama’s first season, reported Entertainment Weekly.
Emma (Jennifer Morrison) was thought to have slain Maleficent in dragon form during season one’s finale, but the character is set to return for a large story arc.
A ghostly form of Maleficent was also briefly seen in season two and later appeared in spin-off ‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’. Characters from Disney’s ‘Frozen’ will form part of the upcoming season, with Elsa (Georgina Haig), Anna (Elizabeth Lail), Kristoff (Scott Michael Foster) and Prince Hans (Tyler Jacob Moore).
Elizabeth Mitchell was recently added to the cast in a villainous role related to ‘Frozen’, but the exact details are being kept under wraps.
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By not meeting the March 31, 2018 deadline the five finalists will not receive the $30 million prize.
After 10 years of expectations, this news comes as an anti-climax.
The Google and Xprize award of $30 million will go unclaimed because the five teams have been hindered by financial, technical and political constraints in their respective nations.
However, the five teams raised close to $90 million in investment, in total, from VCs and governments. Now, the fate of these teams hangs in the balance. What will happen to the employees?
Team Indus says it will continue its journey to build a great aerospace business. A few years ago it was a tiny startup from India with no experience in robotics or space flight. It won a $1 million prize for meeting significant milestones in developing a robot that can safely land on the surface of the Moon, travel 500 meters over the lunar surface, and send Mooncasts.
Along with them were four other global teams.
The five teams were:
- Team Indus from India
- Hakuto Japan
- Space IL from Israel
- Moon Express from the USA
- Synergy Moon (an International team)
The Google and Xprize team in a statement reported on TechCrunch said:
“After close consultation with our five finalist Google Lunar XPRIZE teams over the past several months, we have concluded that no team will make a launch attempt to reach the Moon by the 31 March 2018 deadline. This literal “moonshot” is hard, and while we did expect a winner by now, due to the difficulties of fundraising, technical, and regulatory challenges, the grand prize of the $30M Google Lunar XPRIZE will go unclaimed.
XPRIZE is exploring a number of ways to proceed from here. This may include finding a new title sponsor to provide a prize purse following in the footsteps of Google’s generosity, or continuing the Lunar XPRIZE as a non-cash competition where we will follow and promote the teams and help celebrate their achievements. Teams and the companies that own the teams have raised more than $300 million through corporate sponsorships, government contracts and venture capital, including the largest space-related series A investment of $90 million. Hundreds of jobs were created and the first commercial space companies were established in India, Malaysia, Israel and Hungary.
India’s Team Indus who will continue to build an aerospace company, in a statement said that Antrix remains committed to encouraging and promoting private enterprise in space. The question remains as to why the launch date could not be extended, and Google and Xprize must answer it because it's not always that small companies and ideas that endeavour to go to the moon. Instead of extending the deadline, sympathisers are now terming this race a “moonshot”, since it was always against the odds.
But critics will argue that it was unfair to “breakdown the stairway to heaven.” Maybe the space race is for the powerful corporate companies after all.


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This is a guest post from David Blacher, Partner & Head of Media and Technology at RSM. RSM is a Tech Nation growth programme partner.
Employee equity incentives are a well-established part of the employee reward framework within the tech sector. For many employees and executives, share options and other forms of equity reward form a core and expected part of any remuneration package. This continues to be the case in the post-Covid-19 world.
In what has typically been a high growth industry, employee equity awards come in many shapes and sizes.
What should equity incentives look like?
The form of incentive that is most appropriate for a business will depend on a number of factors, for example:
- stage of development
- who is being incentivised
- the expectations of key stakeholders (eg existing shareholders, investors, and participants)
- KPIs and targets
- behaviours to be driven (ie encouraging employees to think like shareholders and adopt a common corporate culture)
For most businesses, all of these factors are likely to be impacted in some way by Covid-19.
The most common form of equity plans that we see in this sector are share options. These are ‘tried and tested’ offerings, providing benefits to both the participants and their employers. They are well-recognised by investors and other stakeholders and provide an opportunity to make awards on a discretionary basis. Employers can choose who participates, on what level and can set tailored performance conditions.
Where possible, options are typically granted under a tax-advantaged plan, such as Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) or Company Share Option Plan (CSOP).
Using these plans, participants gains ought to be taxed under the capital gains tax (CGT) regime, which is currently* more favourable than income tax. Employers can often obtain corporate tax deductions when options are exercised.
Where tax-advantaged share options are not available, companies may choose to grant ‘non-tax advantaged’ share options instead. These offer a relatively simple alternative to the tax-advantaged share plans mentioned above, though don’t carry the same tax advantages for employees.
*Changes to capital gains tax. At the time of writing, UK capital gains tax seems to be firmly in the government’s line of sight for reform. Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly Entrepreneurs’ Relief) has already seen a reduction in its available lifetime limit from £10 million to £1 million. Given the ongoing impact of the coronavirus on the public purse, further changes to CGT cannot be ruled out.
Alternatives to options
Companies may seek to implement something more bespoke, such as growth/hurdle shares (a newly created class of share with inherent rights attached) or partly paid shares (arrangements under which shares are acquired immediately, though are not paid for until a later date). Provided these are properly implemented, gains ought to be protected for capital purposes.
These forms of equity incentive are more complicated in terms of structure and will usually require amendments to the company’s constitutional documents such as its articles of association. Care should be taken in valuing shares with special rights attached and to make sure the arrangements ‘interact’ correctly with any shareholder or investment agreements in place. As a result, these more complex plans are typically used for more senior executives and may focus on the longer-term strategic objectives of a business or where the existing share capital does not deliver an effective incentive.
What are phantom plans?
It is not always suitable to incentivise employees using actual equity-based awards.
Nonetheless, it may be desirable to link employee incentives to metrics typically associated with share-based awards, e.g performance targets linked to share values.
Such arrangements are generally referred to as ‘phantom plans’. These are effectively cash-based plans (so subject to UK payroll taxes) that are intended to align the interests of the participants with the main shareholders.
What about international plans?
Many companies operate internationally with employees in a number of different countries. This can pose its own challenges and opportunities for equity incentives, as well as issues more broadly.
Practically speaking, it is usually simpler to adopt one plan and roll this out to employees internationally. That being said, there are some potential pitfalls that companies should be aware of.
From a regulatory perspective, award structures are likely to be subject to varying tax and compliance treatment in different jurisdictions. What may offer tax savings in one country, could result in unexpected charges in another. In this respect, it is always recommended to seek local advice before implementing plans to ensure there are no unexpected consequences or obligations for either the employees or for their employer company. Employees may also be recommended to seek personal advice.
In our experience, trying to achieve optimal treatment in all countries can be a complicated (and likely pricey) endeavour. Additionally, it is often not the key motivating factor for equity awards, which tend to be primarily focused on incentivisation, reward, ownership, and retention.
Instead, many companies choose to focus plan optimisation efforts in ‘core’ areas. This might be, for example, wherever the majority of plan participants are located. Subject to obtaining local advice this is often the least administratively burdensome approach. Separate arrangements can usually be put in place for senior employees if appropriate.
Navigating employee incentives can be a complicated business, but once you’re happy with your offering, it can be a major factor in attracting talent, leading your employees to feel they are part of something larger, and helping them to see a serious future in their role.
There are a lot of different choices available in terms of the form and substance of any employee incentive plan – a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach generally will not work. What is best for your company and your employees will depend on what motivates your team, your overall objectives, and of course the potential returns. As a result of these factors, specialist advice is recommended to ensure you achieve the best outcomes for your team, and remain compliant with any requirements or obligations, as well as any legislative changes.

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Stanley Furniture Co., Inc. will relocate its headquarters from Virginia to High Point, bringing its showroom, consolidated headquarters and 42 jobs to downtown.
Stanley executives along with state and local officials made the announcement in High Point Monday afternoon, saying the company will invest $4 million during the next three years in the city, and create a minimum payroll for new workers of $2.5 million.
In a written statement, Gov. Bev Perdue said the move shows Stanley is "going to put down deep roots" in a state that considers itself the home and world capital of the home furnishings business.
“Stanley is putting their complete corporate offices in High Point, and that move is the result of our state’s skilled and motivated work force and a supportive business climate, especially for this heritage industry,” she said.
Stanley CEO Glenn Prillaman said companies like Stanley are looking for ways to better serve customers in a "recovering but changed" furniture marketplace. The company has moved the production of its adult furniture lines overseas, but it still employs about 350 people in Robbinsville in western North Carolina making children's furniture.
"Many state and local organizations have come together to assist our domestic manufacturing efforts in Graham County where we are working to become the largest and most efficient children’s furniture manufacturer in the country," he said. "With this announcement, our company now plans to expand and become a meaningful member of the High Point community.”
State and city officials, including Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll and High Point Mayor Becky Smothers, made the announcement just days after the Guilford County commissioners approved $76,000 in incentives for Stanley Furniture to move its corporate headquarters from Stanleytown, Va.
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John Nkansah, popularly known as KO7 Music, is a fast-rising artist from Kwahu Obomeng in the Eastern Region of Ghana. With his unique blend of highlife and afrobeats, he has quickly become a fan favorite in the region and beyond.
KO7 Music started his music career in 2013, and he has been on a steady rise ever since. He caught the attention of music lovers in the region with his hit song “Ya Socketti” in 2019, which showcased his catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
In 2019, KO7 Music won the Eastern Music Awards Best Collaboration of the Year award, and this served as a stepping stone for him to gain more recognition in the industry. He has also won the Kwahu Music Awards Artist of the Year in 2022 and 2023, as well as the Eastern Music Awards Artiste of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
KO7 Music’s hard work and dedication to his craft have paid off, and he has worked with various record labels such as Sent One Records, Wireless Moni Crew, and Team Success Entertainment. He is currently signed under 7Muzik record label, and he has been making waves with his latest song titled ‘No Fake’.
Some of KO7 Music’s notable songs include “Gaza,” “Na Who,” “Style Biaabi,” and “Ya Socketti.” He also released a song titled “All Stars” in 2021, which featured all the top artists in Kwahu. This song served as a testament to his ability to bring artists together and create a hit song.
Apart from his music, KO7 Music is also known for his philanthropic works in the community. He has used his platform to support various initiatives, including providing scholarships to students in his hometown and supporting the construction of a community library. KO7 Music has featured a lot of top artists on his songs such as Fameye, Obibini, Epixode, Luther and many other top artists.
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A dispute in absentia has military experts scrating their heads. Here is the scenario, will a couple of hundred bombers be able to break through the air defense system Russia has placed in Kaliningrad – one of Russia’s pillars of air defense.
Commenting on such an “American strategy” retired military expert Lieutenant General Aiteh Bijev said it is a frivolous and “ridiculous” military tactic, and contrary to any military logic.
“This is not serious. Air defense is designed not on the basis of our capabilities, but on the basis of the capabilities of our opponent.”
Nevertheless, opined the retired Russian general, it “should still be known to the Americans”, that Russia’s air defense system is integrated with air defenses of Kaliningrad. If the above mentioned scenario comes into play, “we will not wait for a cup of tea for the bombers to come. Apart from the air defense systems built by CSTO and Belarus, our fighters will be at the heart of the attack, eliminating this threat.”
The United States currently has 140 B-1 and B-2 fighter jets capable of such an attack. A successful attack will require at least 225 aircraft in this class, said Aiteh Bijev while adding, “These are not just words thrown into space. This is our final conclusion, drawn by our military experts at the center for military and political power”.
Although he did not rule out the enormous quantum of offensive and defensive arsenal Washington and its allies have in the region, the number of bombers will have to be at least 225 to break through Kaliningrad’s air defense systems.
This opinion was mirrored by an American military analyst, Shane Preiswater. In an article, Preiswater cited a statement by European Air Force Commander Jeffrey Harrigan, who said in the event of such an attack, a “multi-layered” strategy targeting Russian air, water and land defenses would have the greatest impact.
With regard to information technology, it will play a major role, but it should be remembered that the respondent may also have similar capabilities, said Harrigan.
According to Washington, an information technology war in conjunction with a B-21 bombers could be successful; according to simulations, once the bombers come within the scope of Russian air defenses, the chances of success fall dramatically.
Backing Russian air defense, Bizhiev said “this is still an adequate air defense system, and not some hypothetical one, consistent with the balance of power of the United States and Europe”.
“This is a strategically important area. How do you expect our defense not to be significantly strengthened and supported not only by air defense systems, but also by the air force”.
With the S-400 and S-500, Russia has two of the best air defense systems in the world. Not only do they have an increased perimeter of interception and descent of a flying object, their radar systems can also detect and intercept stealth fighters.
German military experts call Russia’s S-500 “the system that put Russia 10 years ahead of everyone else.”
Case in point: earlier this year there were news reports that Russia tested a hypersonic missile to shoot down a satellites; well it turns out that they were testing the S-500.
Commenting on the possibility of a U.S. attack on Russian air defenses, Polish experts opined, “Exercises in the Western Military District have shown the location of the largest number of electronic warfare installations in the world, concentrated especially in the Kaliningrad region”.
“All this is done with mathematical models, not a picture composition. American military experts need to dig deeper to get to the truth. However, our virtual simulations are not just for protection …” said Bizhiev regarding Russian weapons systems and tactics, which take into account the oppononent’s commanding staff, air force and other factors.


Used Computer Sale
Thursday, February 20
The CTS Computer Store hosts its Used Computer Sale event on the third Thursday of each month. Visit duq.edu/used-computer-sale for a list of systems available for purchase at each sale. This event is first come, first served, so be sure to stop by early!


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A party is not complete without the right DJ services to heat up the dance floor. If you are searching for an experienced and skilled DJ and event producer for your wedding reception party, birthday party, or any other celebrations, DJ Byrd is the perfect person to call.
DJ Byrd Productions offers the complete DJ package around Brooklyn, Atlantic City, Boston, or Greenwich (and other areas surrounding them), covering all your audio, visual and other multimedia needs. Get in touch now and let us know how we can bring your party to a whole other level!
What is a DJ?
Disk Jockeys, also known as DJs, are seen by most as the epitome of bringing great music to the people. Today’s current concept of a DJ is someone who spins records and thus makes great mixes and the kind of music you just can’t help but dance to.
A blast from the past
DJs have been around since the early 1930s. In 1909, the very first person to play recorded music for an audience was Ray Newby. With his small transmitter, Ray, a college student by then, would play records for nearby listeners.
The term “DJ” was coined in the 1930s when radio became the next big thing. The first dance party with a DJ was in 1943 when Jimmy Savile would play upbeat jazz records for attendees. He then moved on later to open up a discotheque in 1947.
The art of what we know as “spinning” today came into play during the 1960s to the 1970s, when DJ Kool Herc invented the “break.” This involves the use of two turntables and two unique records and elevated DJs from mere players of recorded music into artists, and makers of a style of sound unique to them.
Nowadays, DJs are leaving the classic turntable and “break” techniques behind for the more modern, more convenient mp3 and digital format. Nevertheless, the music being played by the DJ has not dropped in quality, or in its ability to make listeners sway to the beat.
DJ Byrd Productions – the complete DJ package
The mission of the DJ still stays the same despite the developments in technology or styles of play: it is to bring great music to the people. DJ Byrd Productions has been around since songs like Love Is The Message and Dance to the Drummer’s Beat were hot on the radio waves.
Whether it’s a wedding, a house party, or a reunion that’s going down around New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts, DJ Byrd Productions is here to give you a great time through great quality music. Contact DJ Byrd Productions today for unrivaled DJ services. Contact us today at 917-403-1016 and let us discuss your DJ needs.


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Laura Schlessinger – The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands Audiobooktext
Her setting on ladies as well as men is not currently prominent, which claims extra concerning the bias of our times than her thesis. I’m a 74 years of age widow, attorney, and also mommy. I’ve functioned most of my life as well as started functioning when my profession was mostly composed of men. I’m all for equality before the regulation as well as equal pay for equal job and also recognizing that intellectually women can take on guys. But the idea that ladies as well as men coincide is to deny both sexes their integral powers. Read this book and also glory in the distinctions! The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands Audiobook Free. I truly liked and hated this publication at the same time! It was a challenging read because it can be hard to consider yourself as well as acknowledge your faults … or the silly means you act/react within your partnership. I had just recently involved the realization that you can just transform yourself, not another person. When I discussed this to a family member and also how I wish to have a better partnership however had not been certain just how to start, he promptly stated “I have a publication your going to initially despise, but I believe you must check out.” Just how right he was. I did take this publication with a grain of salt, not all the scenarios put on me, and also occasionally I was left assuming “what is going on with these ladies ?!” yet I attempted to imagine each circumstance with my very own partnership. I bore in mind, made a list of all things I might transform in my habits and also mosted likely to deal with ME. And … it is working! No, I don’t kiss his feet on a daily basis, yet I do make an initiative to make him really feel appreciated, loved, as well as truly looked after. It is fantastic to me just how a couple of months after reading this, making a strategy, as well as sticking to it, just how much far better my connection already is. It was REALLY difficult in the beginning; I in fact made myself get hold of guide, pick an arbitrary page and start reviewing to remind myself why I was doing this whenever I intended to stop. It’s difficult being the one to make those adjustments with no concrete benefit. Yet, I did choose that these were modifications that I would like to make no matter what – if my partnership transformed, wonderful! If not, I was still coming to be a much better individual to be about. That mentality actually maintained me going. Good luck to all of you reading this publication, I hope it functions too for you as it did for me! * Please be sure to read her ahead, she does make a note to say that this book is EXCEPT every person. If you are in a genuinely violent connection, with someone that has genuine emotional concerns etc this is except you! I am the partner and not a reader and also must clarify that i have not read this publication, i did not know my other half read this book a few days go by of her being very nice, comforting and also supportive even of points i do that she typically gave a bit of flak regarding i figured she desired something however she firmly insisted there was absolutely nothing she wanted, i was suspicious with her solution as well as asked why she has actually been being so wonderful and also she said she has read a book that has transformed her perspective on things. she showed me this publication and I have been talking my friends regarding it, it has actually transformed our marital relationship as well as I literally have the desire partner I find myself intending to spend far more time with her as well as I actually enjoy her business its like when we initially satisfied i even found myself doing much less of the things she offered flak regarding and hanging with her even more MAGIC dr. laura has actually altered my life and also my partner as well as i thanks. This was an amazing publication, and also a great read for any type of partner, whether 1 year or two decades into her marriage. Laura Schlessinger – The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands Audio Book Download. For those that don’t know, Dr. Laura is as old made as they come as for the roles as well as obligations of a males and female in a relationship. Her advice will certainly ruffle a few of your plumes (or all of them depending on just how old made your very own mind-set is). This book was recommended by my sister-in-law right after I got wed. I forgot about it for some time, and recently remembered it as well as chose to read it. I have actually been married 4 1/2 years, as well as despite the fact that my husband as well as I are not having any type of problems currently, it made me stop and also re-evaluate my habits towards him. Dr. Laura makes use of insights from letters from husbands and wives in addition to customers from her radio show, to highlight and also review manner ins which ladies need to “act” towards their other halves in order to have a fulfilling as well as liking marriage. Some of the pointers are hard to swallow, and also make you intend to throw out the book because it’s absolute “rubbish” (and also I am an old fashioned lady). However when you get past the shock value, and truly consider the points she is making, it really is a beneficial “self-help” book that will certainly strengthen your marriage if you head its suggestions.

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PHOENIX (KSAZ/AP) - Are you feeling lucky?
Lottery officials have raised the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing to $667 million, making it the third-largest grand prize in U.S. history. The increase from $654 million reflects a surge in ticket sales.
The $667 million jackpot refers to the annuity option, paid out over 29 years. The cash option, which is favored by nearly all winners, is $380 million.
Although the Mega Millions prize has grown larger, the odds of winning remain the same at one in 302.5 million.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot drawing is for an estimated $345 million.
The record lottery jackpot remains a $1.6 billion Powerball prize won in January 2016.
Players need to purchase their tickets by 6:59 p.m. tonight in order to be eligible for the record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot.
Meanwhile, some are already making plans, in case of winning the jackpot. Some say they will quit their day job, while others have other plans.
"Pay off all my debts, school and live by the beach," said one person.
"I have kids, so we would go on vacation," said another person. "College is really expensive."
Lottery officials say the winner should contact a financial planner and lawyer to come up with a plan.


Homeless under the Hathaway
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG) -
For most, the Hathaway Bridge is just another Bay County roadway. For some, it’s home.
“When I walk, over the last number of months under the bridge, I’m finding that because of a lack of resources I feel in the community there are homeless people setting up under there,” said Panama City resident Rich Blum. He is an advocate for the homeless, but he’s also concerned about the environmental footprint they leave behind.
“I’m concerned about our bays and our bayous and I’m certainly concerned about the plight of these worthwhile human beings that are just in desperate need of some attention and help,” said Blum.
Bicycles, tents, and even cooking utensils litter the rocks and sidewalks, but cleaning up could mean taking away the little these people have left.
Blum said, “If we clean up under the bridge that means we’re going to dislocate those folks that are living underneath there - where are they going to go?”
Law enforcement has received calls over the last several months concerning the issue.
“We’ve dealt with FDOT who maintain the bridge and maintain the roadways there, and on the west side of the Hathaway Bridge belongs to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, it’s in the unincorporated areas of Bay County. Panama City Police Department own the east side of the bridge,” said Captain David Baldwin of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office West District Field Service Division.
He said although anyone is allowed to fish or hangout under the bridge during the day, camping overnight is not allowed.
“Basically we just extra patrol, make sure everybody is doing what they normally should be doing, not violating any Florida laws or county laws.”
Baldwin said law enforcement tries to help the homeless with resources when possible. But often cleaning up, means finding a new roof for the homeless to sleep under.
“It’s a matter of survival for these folks,” said Blum.
The Panama City Police Department sent us a statement reading:
“The Panama City Police Department would like to echo the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, in that we work with other agencies and citizens to address community concerns. We encourage citizens to reach out to the department with their concerns as well. Florida statute does not allow camping within 300 feet of a state right-of-way so our officers made contact with those under the hathaway bridge this afternoon.”
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David has a MacBook Pro, but ever since he put a new SSD in, it keeps crashing. He's also noticed it happening when he's using Proxy in Eset. Leo says to turn off proxy and see if it still crashes. Leo says it could be that the cable to the SSD isn't secured properly, or it could be the SSD itself. He should open it back up and check all the connections.


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Wing leaders recognize Black History Month
By Staff Sgt. Dawn Hamilton, African American Heritage Association President
/ Published February 27, 2019
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --
Black History Month is a time for our Nation to continue the tradition of paying tribute to African Americans across the globe for their distinguished contributions, achievements, and the influence they have made in our nation’s history. For many, it is easy to turn a blind eye to traditions, experiences, and culture besides one’s own. Therefore, it is vital for everyone practice a sense of awareness.
Personally, like other practices and celebrations throughout the year, Black History should be celebrated all of the time, added to textbooks, and the origin of the events left the same. Slavery is not and should not be the only timeframe observed because there are millions of amazing discoveries, talents, and teachings that each child within the U.S. should see. It is always okay to celebrate oneself, but don’t forget to also cherish and celebrate someone who would be considered different than you. Embracing Diversity and Respecting Life is the key to keeping the peace for many generations to come.

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In 1995, Cahill released “How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe,” which recounts Europe’s transition to the medieval era and the lesser known tale of the Irish monks who diligently copied Western texts, preserving a culture that might have otherwise been lost.
“It was a brilliant read, a brilliant story,” Birman said.
Soon after reading the book, the award-winning documentarian recalled seeking out Cahill to discuss the possibility of a documentary.
Birman thought the book would make a good standalone film at the time, but Cahill has since put out another five bestselling books about the history and development of Western civilization. Birman and Cahill both agreed a series of films would be more fitting.
With the seventh and final book coming out September 2016, they also agreed that now was the time to get started. Cahill sold the rights to adapt and produce his books, collectively known as The Hinges of History, to Birman and his company, Daniel H. Birman Productions.
“My long association with [Birman] gives me confidence that the series will represent my work,” Cahill said in a press release about the acquisition.
Joining Birman as a producer on the project is Megan Chao, a USC Annenberg alumna and adjunct faculty member. She has worked at Birman’s company since 2009, starting out as a researcher and working her way to up to the head of development and production.
They also recently teamed up with Canada-based production company Breakthrough Entertainment and are now looking to sell the series to a television network.
Once they find a network partner, the task will become imagining Cahill’s work for the screen.
“We will be working through how we make something this big accessible to television,” Birman said. “The scope is so big.”
With Cahill’s original intent in mind, they will revisit “the beginnings of Western Civilization through the little-known stories of those who had the greatest impact on its evolution.”
The title, The Hinges of History, Birman explained, refers to a hinge on which a door hangs, “a hinge opens us up to something new, a new direction.”
“Cahill gives us an even greater understanding of who we are and our role in the western world,” Birman said. “His extraordinary historical perspective is the basis for a relevant and altogether unprecedented series.”


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“There’s a lot of suffering around addiction but I also think it’s important to know you can get better,” Ben, 47, told People on February 28.
In his upcoming movie, The Way Back, he portrayed a widowed alcoholic who found a renewed purpose as a basketball coach. “I know a lot of people who have changed their lives dramatically and become happier, healthier people who’ve experienced all kinds of adversity,” the actor said of the film.
“My father has thirty years of sobriety and I have a tremendous amount of respect for what that takes and what that means,” Ben said. “Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people. They’re not perfect. They were just doing their best. As a child, we expect perfection out of our parents.”
The Justice League star added, “They were dealing with their own stuff and their own childhood trauma. The goal is to try and break some of these painful cycles.”
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Ben stressed that he wants to stay sober for the three children he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner so that they don’t experience the same thing he did as a child. “My father didn’t get sober until I was 19 and so I know how important those years are and they are all the more critical for me,” he said.
“I also see my Dad’s life for what it is, which is the guy who tried his best, who dealt with addiction and then overcame it,” the father-of-three continued. “My father was definitely a low bottom alcoholic and yet for thirty years, he hasn’t had a drink. And now, I take that as the principal lesson and legacy of his life — is that he dramatically improved it.”
Ben’s latest candid interview about his battle with sobriety comes a week after he talked about the effect his addiction had on his marriage with Jennifer, 47. “I drank relatively normally for a long time. What happened was that I started drinking more and more when my marriage was falling apart. This was 2015, 2016. My drinking, of course, created more marital problems,” he told The New York Times. “The biggest regret of my life is this divorce.”
“Relapse is embarrassing, obviously. I wish it didn't happen,” Ben said of his relapse in October 2019. “I really wish it wasn't on the Internet for my kids to see. Jen and I did our best to address it and be honest.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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- The recently released IMD report ‘State of The climate of India’ confirms that extreme weather events have become more frequent in the county.
- In the intro, briefly describe what is weather events and what are the normal frequency with which the used to be extreme.
- In the main body describe what extreme weather events are- like unusual and excessively hot or cold weathers, above normal intensities of the cyclones, excessive rainfalls or abnormal dry spells. Also explain the relationship between climate change and its relation with such extreme weather, and how climate change begets such extreme weather events.
- Moreover, describe the consequences India is likely to face as a result of such events.
- Conclude by suggesting the need for the intervention to stop climate change and disaster preparedness.

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2010 SUM U-17 Cup
D.C. United's U-17s won the 2010 SUM U-17 Cup after a nine-round shootout with Real Salt Lake's U-17s. United has won the SUM U-17 Championship three times in four years (2008, 2009, 2010).
As D.C. United Academy goalkeeper Dakota Niedermeier walked off the Robertson Stadium field Thursday, lugging the SUM U-17 Cup championship trophy, an opposing coach walked near him and offered his opinion on Niedermeier’s best save of the day.
Then a trainer chimed in with her opinion, and the debate was on. There were that many to choose from.
D.C. United's U-17s defeated the Columbus Crew U-17s at the 2010 SUM U-17 Cup with several superb goals.
D.C. United opened the scoring in the 19th minute when left back Marco Hurtado stepped forward, beat a man, and slipped a pass to Cody Albrecht at the top of the box. Albrecht made a slashing right-footed dribble between two players to break into the box alone, then finished low past goalkeeper Nick Straight to give United the lead.
Washington, D.C. (July 26, 2010) - Seeking redemption for a group stage loss at the 2010 U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy National Finals to Chicago, D.C. United’s U-16 side defeated the Fire 5-3 on penalties to open the 2010 SUM Cup in Houston on July 23. United avenged the defeat from two weeks ago, as forward Julian Griggs made his return from mononucleosis to put the Black-and-Red up 1-0. Chicago drew level before the half, but United goalkeeper Dakota Niedermeier ensured Black-and-Red victory by denying Chicago’s Daniel Lojeck an equalizing penalty.


New documentary Janis: Little Girl Blues showcases the many facets of rock legend Janis Joplin, from her electric performances to her heartfelt, vulnerable letters to her family about the pressures of her rising fame.
Director Amy Berg was interested in using a combination of the letters, interviews, and performances to tell Joplin's story. Most importantly, she wanted to let the music shine through wherever possible. "It was very important to hit certain songs because they resonated in an emotional way,” she tells RealScreen. “I didn’t want to have a lot of talking in and out of these performances. There are some scenes where you have to narrate your way through them but I wanted her performance to do what it should do. The film kept getting denser and denser and then slimmer and slimmer; it was a different way to edit.”


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Diversifying beyond PC processing into networking, broadband
Google Factor: 541,000
At Intel, it isn't necessarily all about the Pentiums.
Though PC processing accounts for more than 75 percent of its bottom line, the rest of the balance sheet is filled out with networking and broadband initiatives. And though Intel has been force-fed diversification over the past couple of years, almost to the point of unprofitability, it has charted a course into new markets where it can ideally make a serious impact on the broadband and networking sectors on the whole.
Part of that diversification strategy has stalled out for sure; it's currently in the process of phasing out the unsuccessful Connected Products Division, which developed digital cameras, personal audio players, Web tablets and Internet appliances. It also retrenched in the DSL chip market, which it entered via an acquisition of small-time silicon supplier Ambient Technologies in February 2000. But in the home networking and residential gateway space, its prospects are a little brighter. The company has been the early leader in first-generation consumer home networking products, with its line of AnyPoint modules that predominantly work over the HomePNA phoneline protocol. More recently, it spotted an opportunity to join the nascent residential gateway market, with the introduction of the Linux OS-based AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4200. (See Residential Gateways, p. 19.) Where Intel was slow to react in the DSL chip market, it apparently learned from that experience and is moving quickly into the gateway market.
But perhaps its best prospect for diversification is in the wireless LAN space, specifically in the 802.11x wireless networking market. Where it once had separate wireless networking divisions, one for the enterprise and one for the home, it's consolidating into one wireless division with a fine focus on the next-gen 802.11a wireless protocol, which can transfer data at rates as fast as 54 Mbps. As part of the strategy, Intel recently announced that it will be developing wireless LAN products using 802.11a chipsets from Atheros Communications of Sunnyvale, Calif.
But Intel probably has eyes for a bigger piece of the 802.11a pie, and the Atheros chipset is likely an interim step to get products to market while it develops its own proprietary 802.11a silicon. It's clear that Intel is placing bets on the 802.11x wireless platform–it appears it's phasing out the HomePNA, HomePlug and HomeRF networking protocols to focus on the 802.11x wireless platform. So far, only a handful of smaller players like Proxim, Intermec and TDK Systems have shown that they're bullish on being first to market with 802.11a networking products. Look for Intel in the near term to release a slew of 802.11b products into next year, and eventually evolve into the more robust 802.11a sphere after that.


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As a woman it's important that you master a few recipes in your lifetime. When it comes to classics that everyone loves you can't go wrong with Macaroni and Cheese.
Your family will love this delicious macaroni and cheese recipe and you will love how simple and easy it is to make and master.
Using just seven ingredients, you can serve up some wholesome comfort food in less than an hour. This recipe is vegetarian, but you can always add your favourite meat, like chicken strips or tuna.
Cooking time: 30 min
Prep time: 15 min
2 cups traditional macaroni (cooked according to packet instructions)
3 Tsp margarine
1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
1 Tsp flour
Pinch of salt & pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese grated
Preheat the oven to 175oC.
Melt the margarine over a low heat in a saucepan on the stove. Sauté the chopped onion in the margarine for about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper.
Add the milk, stirring until thickened. Remove mixture from the heat and add 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
Add the cheesy sauce to the cooked macaroni.
Pour into an ovenproof casserole dish and top off with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Serve with a garlic loaf or a side salad.


How Can Larger Bristol Office Complexes Contend with Mold?
Microbial threats can be a hazard and destructive to structural elements, making it a substantial concern for your Bristol office complex.
Regardless of how diligent custodial staff might be in your Bristol office complex, water disasters can often leave moisture and dampness concerns out of sight. Even though the surface water gets addressed and the facility seems fine, absorption might have moved water to areas that you cannot easily see or inspect. Often it is most beneficial to seek out professional restoration companies for water disasters and emergencies. However, after the incident occurs, you should ensure that you have fully addressed the concerns. Without removing moisture from structural cavities and trapped water in materials, you could contend with mold growth on a severe scale.
While you might seek mold removal for Bristol offices, what is really necessary is mold remediation. We cannot remove all naturally occurring spores in every environment, but we can address the immediate damage that these organisms can cause to the structural elements and contents within your office building. We can help with efficient recovery practices from the damage to documentation and records to structural deterioration of drywall, carpeting, and other sensitive materials. Understanding the standard methods for remediation and site recovery can help to showcase the need for these services as soon as you believe mold exists on the property. Addressing microbial threats often involves:
- Evaluation and Testing
- Content Inventory and Containment
- Remediation Solutions
- Post-Remediation Repairs and Reconstruction
What Can Environmental Testing Tell You?
Sampling and testing the environment where mold might exist can be very beneficial in determining your facility's state. Often, when you believe that mold damage exists, it can be a pressing concern for your staff and clients' safety and well-being. Industrial hygienists can help in this regard through a series of air samples examined at a laboratory to reveal pertinent information about the structure and any microbial threats present. Results of these tests often convey:
- Likelihood of Mold Growth – Mold growth is not always visible and might not appear on surfaces for weeks after colonization begins. Testing the air reveals when experts believe mold colonization has likely started.
- Spore Concentration – The concentrations of spores in the affected environment can tell our technicians and the property owner what measures should get taken to alleviate these concerns. Air scrubbers and other filtration equipment can often help in this regard.
- Type of Mold Present – Testing the specific kind of mold is beneficial to understand the measures necessary to remove it efficiently. With thousands of structural mold and fungus types, the right approach and cleaning measures can save time and money.
What Pre-Remediation Tasks Benefit Your Office?
Several measures can help your office building to reduce loss during a mold growth threat. Our remediation professionals can oversee several initial tasks to protect both the structure and its occupants. These practices also fixate on reducing the deterioration and irreparable damage that contents and documentation can often suffer when exposed to microbial threats. Some of these techniques include:
- Content Management – The relocation and removal of potentially damaged content and records from your office space can eliminate irreparable damage concerns. When exposure has already occurred, on-site drying and recovery methods are needed.
- Containment – Establishing a drying zone can help not only regulate airflow and humidity but can also prevent the migration of mold spores.
- Establishing a Staging Area – An adjacent space to the work area is ideal for storing equipment and drying tools necessary for remediation and cleaning.
What Remediation Tactics Are the Most Effective?
Mold remediation can involve several different approaches depending on the materials affected and the condition of your office space. Drywall in individual offices often requires a different approach to microbial concerns on glue-down carpets in the communal areas shared by many employees. Usually, removing mold colonies involves several practices working simultaneously, including sanding, media blasting, surface cleaning, and demolition.
When Does Build Back Occur?
Reconstruction is one of the final stages in getting your office doors back open again after a mold damage situation. We can seamlessly transition to rebuilding and repairs after remediation and cleaning, from replacing wall systems and flooring materials to long-term solutions to prevent recurrences.
For the threat that mold can become to your office staff and your clients, professional mold remediation companies like our SERVPRO of Bristol team can help. We have experienced technicians to respond quickly to these emergencies when you call (860) 582-3330.


JACKSON, Mississippi -- The Mississippi House voted Friday not to revive a Medicaid bill it killed in late January, leaving uncertainty about how lawmakers will debate the future of the program during the final half of their three-month session.
Democrats want to expand the program to cover more low-income residents, which is an option under the federal health overhaul that President Barack Obama signed into law in 2010.
Republicans say that even with the federal government paying most of the tab for expansion, Mississippi can't afford to add an estimated 288,000 to 300,000 people to a program that already covers more than 640,000. Mississippi's population is just under 3 million.
The more fundamental question now is how lawmakers will keep the existing Medicaid program alive after the current state budget year ends June 30 -- with or without expansion.
State programs come up for review and renewal every few years, and Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program for the needy, is up this year.
At this point, there are no surviving bills that would keep Medicaid in business beyond June 30. Lawmakers are scheduled to remain in session through early April, and as long as they're at the Capitol, they have options to file new bills or to revive a Senate bill that was blocked Thursday in the House Rules Committee. Either option would take large majorities that would require bipartisan cooperation.
Another option would be for Republican Gov. Phil Bryant to call a special session, possibly during the regular session, to keep Medicaid alive.
During brief debate Friday, Republicans tried to revive House Bill 560, which failed Jan. 31. Democrats argued the bill should remain dead because it couldn't have been changed to allow Medicaid expansion. They want to consider Senate Bill 2207 because it could be amended for expansion, but House Republican leaders blocked the Senate bill Thursday.
"Think about all of God's children, think about local hospitals and health care professionals, think about the maimed," Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, told the House on Friday as he argued for expansion.
Reviving the House bill would've taken 68 votes. The vote was 60-52, largely along party lines.
House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, told reporters later that there are not enough votes in the House to pass Medicaid expansion.
"As it stands right now, July 1 the program will cease to exist and the Democrats are the ones who have brought us to that point," Gunn said.
House Democratic Leader Bobby Moak of Bogue Chitto said expansion could support thousands of health care jobs in one of the poorest states in the nation. He said Republicans are blocking the chance for debate.
"It's too many Mississippi souls on the line," Moak said in an interview.
Republicans hold a majority in both the state House and the Senate.
Under the federal health law, states have the option of expanding Medicaid to cover people making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $15,000. Mississippi's cutoff is now about $5,500.
The federal government would pay 100 percent of medical expenses for the newly qualified enrollees from 2014 to 2017, then the federal share would be reduced to 90 percent by 2020, with each state paying the balance.
Six Republican governors have proposed expanding Medicaid in their states to cover more low-income residents, citing the financial realities of their states' medical costs.


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Study highlights challenges faced by employed physicians in corporate-owned settings
A survey of 1,000 employed U.S. physicians conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, commissioned by the Physicians Advocacy Institute, highlights the challenges and opportunities physicians encounter in hospital and corporate-owned settings. The findings reveal that nearly 60% of physicians practicing under non-physician ownership believe it results in a lower quality of patient care.
The survey, which delves into the experiences of physicians employed by hospitals, health systems, venture capital and private equity firms, health insurance companies, and staffing agencies, provides insights into the implications of the significant increase in corporate ownership of physician practices over the last decade.
A critical concern voiced by physicians is the perceived negative impact on the physician-patient relationship. Many respondents cited decreased time with patients and a heightened focus on financial success as factors contributing to a decline in the quality of care. Only 18% of physicians felt that the growth in corporate ownership of medical practices has improved care quality, pointing to increased investment in infrastructure and technology as well as a focus on patient-centered outcomes as the primary benefits.
Kelly Kenney, CEO of PAI, expressed concern over the shift in priorities that comes with corporate ownership, stating: "With corporate ownership comes a higher emphasis on financial outcomes and shareholder returns. This focus on the bottom line can interfere with best clinical practices."
The survey showed that employed physicians feel their clinical autonomy is compromised under corporate ownership. Three in five physicians (61%) reported having moderate or no autonomy to make referrals outside of their practice or ownership system, and nearly half (47%) reported policies or financial incentives to adjust patients' treatment options to reduce costs.
Physicians expressed frustration about limited input on practice management policies and decisions, burdensome electronic health record processes, and challenges in hiring and administrative support. The study found 60% of respondents were required to sign a "non-compete" agreement limiting their ability to practice locally if they leave their employment, and 44% indicated they would consider joining a trade union if it were an option.
While more than half of physicians (55%) who transitioned from private practice to employment reported satisfaction with their decision, concerns about the erosion of the physician-patient relationship and autonomy persist.

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Revise primary to revive politics
- Phil Keisling
- Portland Tribune - Opinion
TWO viewS • Should we amend our primary election system or leave it the way it is?
Nearly a century ago, Oregon adopted the nation's partisan primary election. This reform abolished the proverbial 'smoke-filled room' of party bosses and required Democratic and Republican nominees to be selected directly by voters.
Today, it's time for a similarly bold reform: Abolish Oregon's existing political party primary.
Instead, every other May, Oregon should send all registered voters the same ballot Ñ regardless of party registration Ñ and let them vote for the candidate of their choice, in equal disregard to candidates' party affiliations.
Moving from a closed, 'members-only' party primary to a 'maximum choice' primary election aligns with the strong preferences of Oregon voters Ñ and the need to fundamentally change the dominant dynamics of current Oregon politics.
A March 2003 poll of 504 Oregonians, conducted by Davis and Hibbits, showed 59 percent in favor of this change and 21 percent opposed. This overwhelming support was true across every demographic and geographic category, including registered Democrats and Republicans.
Almost 25 percent of all registered voters are now so-called 'independents,' affiliated with no political party. This compares with just 11 percent in 1990. For registered voters under age 35, the 'none of the above' category is more popular than either 'Democrat' or 'Republican.'
Yet during the 1990s, as Oregonians were beating a path to the party door exits in droves, state politics veered off in exactly the opposite direction, getting far more partisan, meaner Ñ and less productive.
Numerous legislative special sessions É record numbers of vetoes É the onslaught of negative ads at campaign seasons É and Oregon's never-ending budget crisis all reflect the dysfunctional nature of contemporary politics.
In theory, party primaries help hold politicians accountable and guarantee a vigorous debate over competing ideologies and proposed solutions.
In practice, party primaries increasingly stifle meaningful debate and act as idea 'bottlenecks.' To navigate through primaries Ñ or avoid a potentially fatal primary challenge Ñ candidates are pressured to pander to narrow, sometimes extreme, agendas, or keep silent about important issues, for fear of alienating key interest groups that hold disproportionate power during primary season.
For example, in Oregon's 2002 gubernatorial primary, not a single Republican candidate uttered such a
semi-innocuous comment as, 'I'm not sure what they'd be, but under some circumstances, we might need to raise taxes to balance the budget.'
Not a single Democratic hopeful risked alienating public employee unions by prominently proclaiming, 'I'm not sure how we fix the Public Employees Retirement System, but it sure is a big problem!'
And no candidate, period, ever said, 'Oregon's budget crisis clearly shows the need for fundamental tax reform.'
Under a 'maximum choice' primary, candidates in the May election would still run as Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Green partiers Ñ or none of the above.
And if no single candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the two top vote getters would advance to the November general election Ñ regardless of party affiliation or lack thereof.
Most candidate elections already are held on a basis quite similar to this. The first-round/second-round approach is how Oregon now elects judges, school board members, most city and county officials, and two statewide officials (labor commissioner and school superintendent).
Rather than eviscerate political parties, this change should actually reinvigorate them. Rather than 'coerce' members to join Ñ which is now necessary in order to vote for partisan candidates in May Ñ the Democratic and Republican parties would have to win and retain allegiance on the basis of ideas.
Most important, the change would attract more and better candidates Ñ and promote a far healthier, candid dialogue during campaigns Ñ by spurring office-seekers, from the get-go, to address the issues they believe are most important to the majority of voters.
Phil Keisling served nine years as Oregon's secretary of state. He now is vice president of business development for ProDX, a Portland information technology consulting company. He also is chairman of the Oregon Progress Forum and is active with the Oregon Public Affairs Network and the Portland Schools Foundation.


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Beijing, China: President Xi Jinping declared open the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the ruling party in the country, saying China is entering a “new era” of challenges and opportunities. The Congress is a twice-a-decade political meeting to reshuffle political and military leadership positions in the country.
China’s Communist Party has held 18 Congresses to fill its leadership ranks since 1921. The party, which has held absolute power since 1949, organises the meetings every five years.
President Xi Jinping told the 2,287 delegates that the party must “resolutely oppose” any actions that undermine its leadership as it steers a course through a high-stakes period in its development.
“The situation both domestic and abroad is undergoing profound and complex changes,” said Xi, who is expected to secure a second five-year term as general secretary and stack leadership positions with loyalists during the twice-a-decade congress.
“China’s development is still in a stage of important strategic opportunities. The prospects are bright, but the challenges are also severe,” he said in a marathon speech that exceeded three hours and was met by waves of applause.
“Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era.”
He vowed to open the economy, promised to win the fight against poverty, and warned he would continue a “zero tolerance” campaign against corruption.
“Every one of us in the party must do more to uphold party leadership and the Chinese socialist system and resolutely oppose all statements and actions that undermine, distort or negate them,” he said.
On other fronts, Xi touted efforts to complete the army’s modernisation by 2035 and build artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea
In a stern warning to self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers a rebel province, Xi said China has the “ability to defeat separatist attempts for Taiwan independence in any form”.
Xi, who has championed globalisation in the face of President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, vowed to further open up China’s economy.
“China will not close its doors to the world, we will only become more and more open,” Xi said, pledging to “protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors”.
This year, 2,287 delegates from across the country are in Beijing in a highly choreographed event to pick members of the 205-person Central Committee.
The committee will name the line-up of the country’s anti-graft watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). It will also select members for the 25-person Politburo and its all-powerful Standing Committee — the country’s highest leadership body comprising just seven people. The Standing Committee will be unveiled at the end of the Congress, which usually lasts about a week.
A series of other appointments will also be made over the Congress period. These include provincial party chiefs and governors and heads of some state-owned enterprises.
At the very top, President Xi Jinping is expected to cruise to a second, five-year term as general secretary of the party, like his two immediate predecessors, Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin. Xi will speak at the conclave to summarise the country’s achievements in the past five years and lay out the direction for the next five.
The party’s constitution will be amended at the end of the Congress, likely to include a reference to Xi’s thinking or ideology as a guiding party principle, joining Mao Zedong and the reformist former leader Deng Xiaoping, whose names are already enshrined in the document.
The 19th Congress is a gathering of China’s most powerful people: Incumbent state leaders, cabinet ministers, top military generals, provincial party chiefs and governors, mayors of major cities as well as managers of large state-controlled enterprises and banks.
Analysts expect Xi to consolidate his power at the Congress, confirming his stature as China’s most powerful ruler since Deng Xiaoping or even Mao Zedong. One strong indicator of his elevation into this exclusive pantheon of Chinese leaders would be if his name is added to the party’s constitution.
Each Chinese leader since Mao has had one of his personal political philosophies or ideas codified in the constitution. Jiang’s “Three Represents” and Hu’s “Scientific Outlook on Development” were both written into the document, but without their names.
Only two philosophies have names attached to them in the Communist commandments: “Mao Zedong Thought” and “Deng Xiaoping Theory”.
State media said last month that the constitution will be amended during the Congress to “reflect the new governance concepts, thoughts and strategies” developed by the Central Committee since the last meeting.
China’s constitution limits the president and premier to two five-year terms, but there are no rules for the duration of party jobs — where the real power lies — except a ban on “lifelong tenure”.
This has heightened speculation that Xi may try to stay in power in some capacity after 2022, especially since no one has emerged as a clear frontrunner to succeed him.


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Gigi Masin : venezia 2016 ( book + cd)
- Release year 2016
- 1 Track, 30 Minutes
- CD in 68 pages hardcover book
Composed, recorded and produced in 2016, this beautiful 68 pages de luxe soft touch hardcover with varnished details book "Il Silenzio Dei Tuoi Passi" (Silence of your Steps) offers 60 b/w and colour photos by Stefano Gentile, head of the Silentes family. Stefano's stunning photographs guide you through Venice at night, while the attached CD offers an half an hours worth of splendid Electro Acoustic music, composed by Italian musician Gigi Masin. The ultimate Christmas present for those who like Ambient music, photography and Venice at night, offered together in one amazing piece of art!
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The goal of this project is to create a lasting educational, fictional, but historically accurate, 8 part 2 hour Computer Graphic Imaged (CGI), Educationally Enhanced (EE), Adult Graphic Novel format, DVD movie series that will be used to preserve the history of, and educate new audiences about, the Big Band, primarily in the United States, but also in Europe and Asia.
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The Chicago Music Consortium needs an animator to animate the first 9 Scenes of Nora Dunn's ( https //www.imdb.com/name/nm0004887/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) 18 scene Big Band Movie Demo Script.
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|Charlie & Oona, Christmas 1962|
He always got very depressed at Christmas because we made it the big fiesta of the year. There were a lot of children and a big Christmas tree, and loads and loads of presents. He’d come down in the morning and see them, get pretty depressed and go into the library and say, “All I had was an orange when I was your age.” Then we’d come in and show him our presents and say, “You bought me this lovely dress!” And he’d say, “Oh!” and brighten up and be OK.
Then he managed to die on Christmas Day. He was never able to spoil Christmas for us because there were always so many presents. Finally he died on Christmas Day! All the presents were under the tree and someone came down and said, “Grandfather died.” The grandchildren said to Michael, “Does that mean we can’t open the presents?” So Michael took all the presents into the garage and they had a party there.
—Variety (Special Supplement), April 2003

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Fewer Than 100 Credit Unions On Track to Receive TARP Money
Although the funding process is nowhere near complete, it appears that fewer than 100 credit unions may wind up receiving any money from the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program.
Credit unions and banks recognized by the Treasury Department as community development financial institutions are eligible to receive long-term capital loans from TARP funds in a program called the Community Development Capital Initiative.
Under the terms of the program, the NCUA has to indicate to Treasury that the credit unions applying for the funds are "viable" and the agency requires applying credit unions to file secondary capital plans as part of their applications.
National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions CEO Cliff Rosenthal reported that, as of the May 10 deadline, the federation knew of 111 CDCUs that filed secondary capital plans as part of their CDCI applications. The NCUA has already rejected a few, he said, and the agency confirmed the 111 applications.
Rosenthal said 142 credit unions took the first step of applying to the program, but not all of them filed secondary capital plans.
"Not all of our members applied to the program and not all of the applications came from our members, so we don't yet know exactly how many credit unions applied," he said. The NCUA has not yet identified which credit unions applied to the program.
Bill Luecht, spokesman for the Treasury's CDFI Fund, said his agency also did not know how many CUs completed CDCI applications, pointing out that the fund had a formal role only in the very first step of the multistage application process.
Rosenthal said the National Federation would launch a survey to find as many credit unions as possible that applied for CDCI money and find out how many received the funds.
Once the Treasury Department awards the CDCI money, it's unclear whether or not the department will make public a list of awards. In the past, litigation was required to find out which banks received TARP funds since, the Federal Reserve and Treasury argued, receiving the money was thought to carry a possible stigma. Banks that received TARP funds might be considered weaker than others. But both Rosenthal and Luecht agreed that the circumstances for credit unions should be different, since Treasury structured the CDCI program so that the funding is, in fact, a statement of regulatory confidence in the institutions that receive the funds.
Rosenthal also indicated that the National Federation is concerned by the lack of transparency in the CDCI process so far, particularly in instances where a credit union has an approved capital restoration plan but the NCUA has denied the CDCI application.
One such credit union is the $20 million Saguache County Credit Union, headquartered in Moffat, Colorado. Saguache has a net worth ratio of 4.24% as of the end of March, according to NCUA but has a capital restoration plan approved by the agency in March, according to its CEO, Robert Wertz.
Wertz said that the CU's capital fell after the recession hit its rural Colorado county particularly hard, forcing a number of its members out of the community to find work. Among those were a number of members who also held mortgages with the credit union and were forced to deed their property back to the credit union, Wertz said. The falling property values in the area have not helped either, he said.
SCCU applied for $700,000, or 3.5% of its assets, a number within the guidelines provided for in the program. Wertz said his CU filed a supplemental capital plan with the agency, the second step in the application process. The credit union received a letter, dated June 7, from the NCUA that stated the credit union was found ineligible for the program and that it would not finish reviewing the secondary capital plan.
"It's as though they're telling us we are in good enough shape to survive, but not in good enough shape to get help," Wertz said. He also noted that CDCI funds would enable SCCU to return to being able to make loans again in the very economically hard hit county.
Wertz said he sent a copy of the NCUA's letter to the CU's examiners and to his state regulator as well, but the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' Division of Financial Services said that it didn't know anything about the NCUA's decision.
Chris Myklebust, commissioner of the division, said the NCUA does not consult with the division, "particularly on matters where they are cutting checks," but the NCUA notifies the agency of its actions.
The NCUA said it does not always consult with the state regulator "in cases where a credit union clearly does not meet the underwriting criteria."
A phone call with the NCUA did not resolve the matter and his board asked him to appeal. As of press time, he was scheduled to speak to someone at a higher level at the agency.
One thing that might work in SCCU's favor is that NCUA examiner initially gave the CU's management a low grade but then revised the number higher, Wertz said. It's unclear that the NCUA included the revision in its evaluation of the CU for the CDCI funds.
The NCUA staff said the agency did not consider a capital restoration plan a vote of confidence in the credit union but a legally required step a credit union must take to improve its capital position to survive. There is no guarantee a credit union might be able to successfully complete its capital restoration process, for example, they said. Further, CDCI funds are actually taxpayer funds that the agency considers requiring an additional level of care when putting at risk, the staff pointed out.
The NCUA said that it has completed 66% of the 111 applications and that it has forwarded the majority of those reviewed to the Treasury for approval.

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Donald trump and si SIGPIPE: Thomas Peter / Reuters
The President of the United States Donald trump and Chinese President XI Jinping will hold a meeting in the midst of a trade war between the two countries. According to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
The meeting should take place during the summit of “big twenty” in the capital of Argentina — Buenos Aires in November. According to interlocutors of the newspaper, leaders will work hard to ease tensions on the background of a trade war, which “shakes the markets of both countries and poison relations between the two largest economies.”
The administration trump has already informed Beijing of its intentions. On the American side, the meeting sought Minister of Finance Steven Mnuchin and the President’s Advisor on Economics Larry Kudlow. According to the newspaper, both tried to start negotiations and resolve the situation for several months, but did not succeed.
According to sources, trump has already created a team responsible for the preparation of the meeting. It among others included Christopher Nixon Cox, grandson of President Richard Nixon whose visit to China in 1972 marked the beginning of the dialogue between the two countries. On the Chinese side in the group will include Liu he is the economic Advisor to XI Jinping.
On 11 September, trump warned Beijing that the United States will not stop and ready to hit the Chinese economy much stronger.
The Chinese side has repeatedly assured us that they are ready to negotiate, but trump doesn’t believe that Beijing before they are ripe. On 22 September it was reported that China canceled the trade negotiations with the United States after Washington imposed new duties on Chinese goods.
Relations between the US and China has escalated this year after the us imposed protectionist measures affecting Chinese goods. One of the reasons was the high level of trade deficit. After that the parties impose on each other a number of trade restrictions that have caused concern in Washington and in Beijing.
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We Will Rock You
The music of Queen is more popular than ever thanks to the 4-time Oscar-winning biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," which was released in November 2018 in the United States. Now, the hit musical We Will Rock You, featuring a book by Ben Elton, returns to New York City for six special performances at the massive Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
The original West End production opened in May 2002 and enjoyed an extraordinary run through to May 2014. Since 2002, the musical has been seen by over 16 million theatregoers in 19 different countries, singing along to the biggest hits of Queen's back catalogue, including “We Are the Champions,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “I Want To Break Free,” “Somebody To Love,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Under Pressure,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust” and, of course, “We Will Rock You.”
(Photo by Robert Sondergaard)
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We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. They join a small group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, as they fight to take back the iPlanet from the all-powerful Globalsoft, led by the Killer Queen. They fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of rock ‘n roll.