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I’ve never been to a real concert before. Well, I’ve been to one in 2001, but a boy band concert from the 90’s doesn’t really count. When the opportunity arose to see Depeche Mode, we jumped at the chance to see them live. Actually, Hubs surprised me with tickets Tuesday night for Valentine’s day. If I don’t say this enough, I married myself a good one!
The opening act was a band called The Soft Moon. We had no knowledge of them, but they turned out pretty decent. What was weird was there weren’t many lyrics and they were hard to understand. It sounded like they were singing into a Public Announcement system. We were worried for a second that it would be like that throughout the show. Thankfully, that was not the case. The show was awesome. A great mix of songs off the new album and the classics that Hubs and I really wanted to go see them for. It was a sold out show. I didn’t realize there were so many fans in Austria.
And here’s a video that I took when Depeche Mode played one of my favorites! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrvnoD01g5k

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Amsterdam coalition publishes special AI edition in New Scientist
In 2019 seven Amsterdam knowledge institutes, including the University of Amsterdam, together with the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Economic Board announced a joint initiative to invest €1 billion euros in the development of responsible AI technologies over the coming ten years. Known as AI technology for people, this partnership focuses on creating research programmes, attracting world-class researchers and equipping students with the latest knowledge of AI in the domains of business, health and citizens.
The special edition of New Scientist beautifully illustrates the innovative character of this partnership by showcasing diverse examples of how artificial intelligence is being developed and applied by the Amsterdam AI coalition. From interviews to features, project descriptions to editorial pieces: the special edition brings together teaching and research and highlights the role of business and government and, of course, the impact of AI technologies on our daily lives. A shared thread in all of the technological innovations currently being developed is the sharp focus on the social, ethical and legal aspects of artificial intelligence.
‘By jointly initiating projects, we are able to increase current knowledge about AI and its many applications much faster and more effectively’, says Geert ten Dam, president of the UvA Executive Board and one of the driving forces behind the Amsterdam AI coalition. ‘It is about an integrated approach throughout the entire chain, one in which people are central. A notable example is the CIVIC AI Lab, a collaborative endeavour between the UvA, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the City of Amsterdam and the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. All the partners in CIVIC AI Lab collaborate closely on AI technologies that fully uphold values such as equality and privacy and which contribute to equal opportunities for everyone.’
You can read the special edition here.
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) and Data Science Center (DSC) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are joining forces in a new joint fellowship for (teams of) researchers interested in exploring the intersection of data science and other disciplines. The first fellow of the new program, Dr. Davide Ceolin, will start his fellowship at the IAS on June 17. Ceolin is currently affiliated with CWI.
Nanda Piersma, lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), has been appointed as a crown member of the Social and Economic Counsil (SER). This is the first time that a lecturer has been appointed as member of the SER. Nanda Piersma was approached because of her expertise in the field of digitisation.

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NEWARK - Gov. Chris Christie today doubled down on his rejection of North Jersey District Water Supply Commissioner Al Manzo's dual residency argument.
"Have you seen his Franklin Lakes house on the Real Housewives of New Jersey?" Christie asked. "Do you really believe he's sleeping on a cot in Paterson?"
The governor said a spooked Manzo probably submitted his address as Paterson because he knew state Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-39) of Demarest wouldn't sign off on a commissioner whose Brownstone banquet hall serves as the setting for Hawthorne state Sen. John Girgenti's (D-35) annual beefsteak fundraisers.
For the second time in as many days, the governor accused Manzo of lying in the questionnaire he submitted to the governor's office.
Christie yesterday formally suspended Manzo and Michael Cricco without pay: Manzo over the residency discrepancy and Cricco because he routinely has left his job at the Schools Development Authority and - while on the clock at that public job - attended commission meetings.
"That's a fireable offense," Christie said.
A third commissioner, Louis Cuccinello, resigned last week under pressure from the governor's office.
"He's 92-years-old and he missed 10 of the last 13 meetings," said Christie. "He was elected vice chair at a meeting where he was absent. Let me tell you, that's charisma."
Manzo told PolitickerNJ.com yesterday that he intends to fight the firing. If a hearing officer rules that the governor mistakenly stepped up on Manzo, the governor said he will back down.
But these commissions "have been the bastion of every political hack and Republicans have been just as guilty as Democrats.
"Mr. Manzo says he's a Republican?" the governor said. "I didn't even know that."
The Progressive Democrats of America Co-Founder and National Director Tim Carpenter and State Chair Mary Ellen Marino today endorsed Bonnie Watson Coleman for the Democratic nomination in the 12thCongressional District.Read More >
Organization to honor Gov. KeanAn event next month for Community Options, Inc. will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the organization's founding and honor Governor Tom Kean, Sr., a was an advocate over 25 years ago for bringing individuals with developmental disabilities out of state institutions into small group homes.Robert...
By HAYTHAM YOUNES As the May 13th election for Paterson officials nears, I've noticed a lot of candidates running using slogans and empty promises as if they weren't around watching Paterson get to where it's at today. I think it's important that... Read More >
"This is the only Tea Party group that endorsed Mitt Romney. These guys are the Vichy French of the Tea Party movement. They're the guys who say 'Viva la France,' and then you can't find them when the fighting starts. Come on." - GOP strategist Rick Shaftan, on the Independence Hall Tea Party group.- PolitickerNJ.com
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Although the offseason is still young, the 2017-18 free agent market has been pretty slow moving. The hot stove has yet to really heat up,.
Because no free agents have signed yet, the 2018 amateur draft order remains unchanged.. It'll take a while for next year's draft order to finalize.
On Thursday, MLB awarded 14 small market teams a competitive balance draft pick in the 2018 draft,. These picks are self-explanatory. They're giving to smaller market clubs to help them stay competitive. Mayo has the details:
Then there are the Competitive Balance Rounds, A and B, once again slated to take place after the completion of the first and second rounds, respectively. The Competitive Balance Rounds are no longer determined via lottery. Instead, in 2017, all teams that fell in the bottom 10 in revenue or bottom 10 in market size got a pick in Round A, after the first round, or Round B, following the second round. Using a formula that takes revenue and winning percentage into account, six teams were awarded Round A picks, with eight teams getting picks in Comp Round B
In 2018, the groups of teams switch places, meaning there will be eight Comp Round A picks and six in Round B. Major League Baseball re-ran the aforementioned formula, and while no teams dropped out because they are no longer in the bottom 10 in revenue and/or market size, the order in each round has changed.
In previous years the competitive balance picks were awarded during the summer. Nowadays they aren't announced until after the season because they're based on revenue and things like that. Here are the 14 competitive balance picks:
Competitive Balance Round A (after first round)
Competitive Balance Round B (after second round)
There are a few important things to note here. One, that No. 32 overall pick is a compensation pick, not a competitive balance pick. The Rays did not sign Rasmussen, their 2017 supplemental first rounder, because an issue popped up with his physical. It just so happens the compensation pick lands in the competitive balance round. The other eight picks in Competitive Balance Round A are the competitive balance round picks. Got all that?
Two, the exact draft slots are not final. Right now Competitive Balance Round A covers picks 31-39 while Competitive Balance Round B covers picks 70-75. That will change slightly as qualified free agents change teams and draft picks are gained and lost via the free agent compensation system. Things won't change a ton, but they'll change.
And three, these 14 competitive balance picks are tradeable! They are the only tradeable picks in the entire draft. For whatever reason they are only tradeable during the regular season though, not during the offseason. Also, they can not be traded for cash and they can only be traded once. These picks don't have a ton of value. In recent seasons they've been traded for middle relievers and depth players, or as the third or fourth piece in a trade.

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New structure + New Programs = New Image
We will continue with our book donations for underprivileged communities, and we added two more aid programs to contribute in caring for our environment and children at risk.
Sidney and Mildred Kluger Gerber were a caring, loving couple that founded Book Bank USA in 1966 to donate books to schools and libraries, and they did so much more. We can only hope to honor their legacy and make them proud by continuing their work.
Sidney Kluger founded our nonprofit and publisher organization in 1966 in San Francisco, CA., after he observed the desperate need of public and school libraries for educational materials, especially English literature. With that simple, selfless act, BookBank USA was born. Additionally, we also publish, sell and donate bilingual picture books for children.
TIKKUN OLAM (Hebrew for world repair) has been the center of our mission for over 50 years. Founded initially as a way to establish and resupply public and school libraries, Book Bank USA has also helped victims of natural disasters in the USA and Mexico, vulnerable populations, and supported cultural events and educational materials that bring balance to the human soul.
We’ve donated tools, books, and toys to help children affected by Tsunami Relief, by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, to more recent efforts in Haiti after their devastating earthquake in 2010 and the recent deadly Mexico City earthquakes in September 2017. We’re also an important support for The Mexican Museum’s current and new facilities operating in SFO.
BILINGUAL PICTURE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AS EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Since 2016 we’ve been publishing bilingual picture books for children with stories that share life lessons and meaningful thoughts. It is a proven fact that exposing children to books and literature from an early age greatly benefits their mental and emotional development and expands their creativity. In addition, reading in two languages has been proven to benefit learning skills.
C.V. Monterrubio, the author, has given presentations of these books in bookstores and schools around the SF Bay Area and Mexico City, as well as online.
We aim to help perpetuate the existence of physical books in the digital era, but we’ve developed audiovisual materials of the books so that they can be enjoyed on the go in their digital versions. Visit OUR BOOKS section to learn more, and our BookBankUSA YouTube Channel to see our book videos and readings.
PROGRAM: EDUCATION – BOOKS
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“Book Bank USA understands the importance of art, culture and identity. In this sense, the Mexican and Latino Communities in the Bay Area have found in Book Bank USA a non-profit organization engaged with the creation of more spaces, events and initiatives that present the richness and cultural contributions of our communities in the United States.”
“Hawaii is indebted to Book Bank USA. Their vision and diligence have afforded our keiki and kupuna unique educational opportunities through access to a multitude of books.”
“The cultural diversity of Mexico is endless, as well as the possibilities and formats for it to be displayed and presented in the Bay Area. As Consul for Cultural Affairs, having an organization such as Book Bank USA as a partner has been essential for the production, promotion and development of activities that showcase Mexico’s cultural creativity.”
“Thanks to the sponsorship of Bookbank USA, we have been able to produce bilingual books for English-Spanish speaking children to enrich their education, as well as sponsor many life-improving programs for the vulnerable populations in Mexico City.”

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The first pope depicted with a square nimbus in a contemporary mosaic, St. Simplicius was born in Tivoli and was elected to the papacy in 468. In 476, the last emperor of the Western Empire was deposed, and Odoacer the Goth became the first king of Italy and a Roman patrician. Simplicius opposed monothelitism and built churches. He wanted to maintain papal authority in the Western Empire in spite of the collapse of civil authority. Simplicius died, after a long illness, in 483.
St. John was born at Capistrano, Italy in 1385, the son of a former German knight in that city. He studied law at the University of Perugia and practiced as a lawyer in the courts of Naples. King ... continue readingMore Saint of the Day
With the lives of so many early martyrs shrouded in legend, we are fortunate to have the record of the courage of Perpetua and Felicity from the hand of Perpetua herself, her teacher Saturus, and others who knew them. This account, known as "The Martyrdom of ... continue readingMore Female Saints
St. Michael the Archangel - Feast day - September 29th The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the warcry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief ... continue reading
The name Gabriel means "man of God," or "God has shown himself mighty." It appears first in the prophesies of Daniel in the Old Testament. The angel announced to Daniel the prophecy of the seventy weeks. His name also occurs in the apocryphal book of Henoch. He was the ... continue reading
St. Bertin was born about the beginning of the 7th century near Constance, France, and received his religious formation at the abbey of Luxeuil, at that time, the model abbey for the rather strict ... continue reading
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St. Teresa's whole life is one of simple beauty and fervent purpose; it is a life contained in Christ. She shows us how to live the same way through Prayer.On reading from St. Teresa, a deep feeling of her love for His Majesty envelops us; we begin, in a very real, ... continue readingMore Christian Saints & Heroes

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Motorcycle Insurance Providers in Aneta, ND
Aneta, ND Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Aneta
- Minimum Liability Limits in Aneta, ND: 25/50/25
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
- 50 Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
- 25 Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident
- Insurer Verification of Insurance in Aneta
- Insurer must verify randomly selected insurance policies upon request.
Aneta Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements
Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Aneta, ND.
- Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Aneta
- Bodily injury liability coverage
- Property damage liability coverage
- Uninsured motorist coverage
- Underinsured motorist coverage
- Personal injury protection coverage
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Aneta
- Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger.
Motorcycle Insurance Laws & Regulations in Aneta, ND
Motorcycle License Regulations in Aneta, ND
Detailed information about Aneta laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.
- Motorcycle License Laws in Aneta
- A person holding an instruction permit for the operation of a motorcycle may not carry passengers and may operate the motorcycle only during the hours when use of headlights is not required.
- An applicant 16 years of age and older who does not hold a current valid driver's license, may be issued a Class M learner's permit after successful completion of a written examination. The Class M license will be issued after successful completion of a driver's examination or completion of an approved motorcycle safety course.
- Applicants 14 or 15 years of age may be issued a motorcycle learner's permit if enrolled in or have completed an approved motorcycle safety course. The learner's permit must be held for at least 2 months prior to applying for a Class M driver's license, and the permit holder must have completed the safety course and hold a valid motorcycle learner's permit at the time of application.
- A driver under 16 years of age is restricted to driving a motorcycle with an engine of 250 cubic centimeters, or less, displacement.
Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Aneta, ND
Various regulations and laws in Aneta regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.
- Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Aneta
- No person under the age of 18 years may operate or ride on a motorcycle unless a helmet is being worn on the head of the operator and rider. If the operator of a motorcycle is required to wear a helmet, any passenger must also wear a helmet regardless of the age of the passenger.
- Eye protection is not required for riders in North Dakota.
- A motorcycle must be equipped with footrests for each passenger not in a sidecar or enclosed cab that can support a weight of 250 lbs.
- Motorcycle handlebars must have nonslip handgrips that may not be located above the shoulder height of the seated operator. The handlebars must provide a minimum of 18 inches between grips after final assembly.
- Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle must have at least 1 brake, which may be operated by hand or foot, and at least 1 tail light and brake light.
Rider & Driver Facts in Aneta, ND
Aneta Accident Reporting Regulations
- Accident Reporting in Aneta
- Crashes are required to be immediately reported in cases of death, injury or when property damage exceeds $1,000.
- Crashes resulting in property damage only with an undomesticated animal are exempt from reporting.
Aneta Highway Facts
- Speed Limits in Aneta
- Rural interstates: 75 mph
- Urban interstates: 75 mph
- Other roads: 65 mph
- Consumption of Motor Fuel in ND
- North Dakota ranked 43rd in the U.S. in 2011 in total motor fuel consumption.
Aneta Motorcycle Registrations
- Registered Riders in ND
- In 2012, North Dakota totaled 34,011 motorcycles registrations.
- This number ranks 44th in the United States by state (including Washington, D.C.).
- Note: ND ranked 48th in the nation in total auto registrations (all vehicle types) in 2011.
Additional information about North Dakota
The city of Aneta (North Dakota) has an approximate population of 222 and is located in Nelson County.
Aneta, ND Motorcycle Insurance
To learn more about about Motorcycle Insurance in Aneta, or for additional resources related to Aneta Motorcycle Insurance, visit the North Dakota Department of Insurance.
Did you know?
Much like car insurance, maintaining a good driving record can help keep motorcycle insurance rates low.
1. ^ Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCIAA)
2. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
3. ^ AAA Digest of Motor Laws and/or North Dakota DOT
4. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation
5. ^ Federal Highway Administration
6. ^ United States Census Bureau (2010)

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Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak on Bill C-46, the Department of Industry Act.
Our nation faces many challenges. Canada can no longer rely solely on its natural resources. The demands of the future cannot be met by supplies of the past. We must develop in ourselves and in our industries the skills needed to challenge the conventional ways of competing at home and abroad.
The competition we face abroad requires us to create new skills among our workforce and a new vision in our industry. A country that solves its own problems and competes successfully with others stays strong and independent. We must begin competing as a team against our international competitors.
This bill will allow the formation of a framework with which we can begin to build Canada's industrial strategy.
The newly created Department of Industry will work with all sectors of the economy to facilitate partnerships between government, business, research centres and labour. An industrial strategy will enable us to better compete in the global marketplace.
We must also foster a climate to encourage Canadians to develop an entrepreneurial spirit that harnesses their skills and creativity. As we know, small and medium sized businesses are the engine of our economy and that is why they must be an integral part of a national industrial strategy.
The small and medium sized businesses of today with the right climate can become tomorrow's multinationals. In order for us to achieve economic growth we must use our limited resources more effectively to encourage entrepreneurs to create the wealth by becoming innovative and helping to expand our export economy.
Canada's exports account for about 40 per cent of the total output of the private sector. One in five Canadian jobs is directly dependent on exports. One billion dollars of exports translates into 15,000 new jobs. That is why the government is aggressively pursuing international trade opportunities.
The creation of this department will help set the framework of achieving the government's objectives, the creation of jobs and economic growth by encouraging businesses, labour and institutions to work together in setting goals and striving to achieve them.
This will enable us to achieve a stronger economy and a better standard of living for all Canadians. Canada already is home to companies that are at the leading edge in their field such as telecommunications, biotechnology, environment and health care, et cetera.
What we must do is facilitate the greater success of these industries in an ever competitive international climate by ensuring that the environment here at home is conducive to the continued achievement of excellence.
Through business networks our government has initiated the sharing of information among diverse sectors of the economy, enabling them to compete internationally, such as the business corporation network which enables Canadian firms to access thousands of partnering opportunities in 36 countries.
Another example is the advisory council made up of diverse business interests working together on the development of the information superhighway, not only for internal use but also for the export market.
We must also improve the efficiency of our industries by allowing them to compete more effectively within our borders. Canada is hampered by many internal trade barriers. The cost of these barriers to Canadians is as high as $6 billion annually.
The Minister of Industry, working in co-operation with his provincial counterparts, has already begun and continues to reduce these barriers to assist the free mobility of goods and services.
Without the innovations of basic research industry will stagnate. Countries such as Japan, Germany and the U.S. spend a far greater proportion of their GDP on research and development than does Canada. To compete internationally we must use our limited resources by working smarter in partnership with existing institutions in the private sector to find new technologies that can be applied and marketed both internally and abroad.
With this bill we will fulfil our responsibility as co-ordinators of the vital relationship between research and industry and promote the fullest use of science and technology from the conception of an idea to its fruition in the international marketplace.
In order for the government to continue to strengthen its support of basic research and its industrial applications we must be able to obtain royalties from research that succeed in being used in the industrial applications in order that these moneys can be reinvested in future research.
Small and medium sized enterprises must be in a position to obtain and capitalize on the innovations of Canadians as they develop these new technologies. Our government will continue to streamline programs to assist the small and medium sized enterprises to foster these new technologies.
In order for these small and medium sized enterprises to succeed access to capital is vital. Along with the reduction of red tape and the burden of the GST our government has already begun the process of streamlining programs and eliminating
some of these obstacles that impede the growth of small and medium sized enterprises.
We must encourage competition among financial institutions to ensure that we give our SMEs as much access to capital as possible. Along with these initiatives our government has increased funding to and the role of the FBDB which will play a more active role in aiding our small and medium sizes enterprises.
As a member of the industry committee I studied the issue most critical to the SMEs which is their inability to access capital. We will putting forward our recommendations tomorrow. Along with those recommendations that will be tabled tomorrow I will be making an additional recommendation to my caucus and colleagues which is to encourage the chartered banks to achieve a target of lending to small and medium sized enterprises of 33 per cent of the total corporate loans, a ratio of one to two; that is, for every two dollars lent to large businesses one dollar should be lent to small and medium sized enterprises.
If the banks comply with this recommendation the capital available to the small and medium sized enterprises will increase from $30 billion to $45 billion, an increase of 50 per cent. Two banks are already achieving this target on their own.
The industry act will help our business become more innovative, efficient and be armed with enough capital to compete internationally. We must take advantage also of our well established international reputation to take Canadian business to the world and also to bring the world to Canada.
Our tourist industry already accounts for more than 500,000 full time jobs and more than 60,000 enterprises. Last year visitors to Canada contributed $9 billion in foreign exchange to our economy and Canadians added a further $18 billion while travelling within the country.
A national tourism strategy will be undertaken with the public and private sectors to restructure and improve Canada's tourism. A comprehensive marketing program both domestically and abroad will help reduce the $8.2 billion travel account deficit as well as improve industry competitiveness.
My constituents of Trinity-Spadina are looking forward to this revitalization of tourism. We must market Canada to the people of the world with pride and invite them here so that they can share with us the beauty our country has to offer. I believe this bill will enhance the streamlining required to make Canada's industries competitive in the global marketplace.
The framework is set to establish a comprehensive industrial strategy which will allow our governments to be the catalysts in achieving our common goals. By helping to co-ordinate these partnerships we will stimulate economic growth and at the same time reduce the deficit and increase the standard of living for all Canadians.


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For your consideration is a charming Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornament featuring Pocohontas. No date. The ornament is about 3" high.
"In Disney's animated film Pocahontas, the beautiful daughter of a Powhatan Indian Chief is encouraged to "Find her own path by listening to her heart. Spirited intelligent and independent Pocahontas has a love of the Earth that touches everyone she meets. Flit, a busy little hummingbird is just one of her woodland companions."
Good condition in original box. The box has storage wear.

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Local authorities did not announce casualties or damage and have ruled out the possibility of a tsunami, despite having occurred over the sea< /i>
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in western Indonesia (EFE)
Western Indonesia experienced a strong earthquake on Friday, triggering tremors on the nearby island of Sumatra, one of the most populated in the country. According to the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), the phenomenon had a magnitude 6.8, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) raised it to 6.9.
The seismic activity was recorded at 20:37 hours and had its hypocenter at a depth of 10 kilometers in the sea, and the epicenter at 212 kilometers to the southeast of the town of Bukittinggi -where about 300,000 people live-.
So far, the authoritiesThey have not announced personal or material damages or victims as a result of the earthquake since it took place over the sea and did not reach the archipelago. The USGS also recorded a strong aftershock in the area, measuring 5.4 magnitude at 9:07 p.m.
Despite the fact that the India's IOTWMS warning system noted that the earthquake could generate a tsunami “based on historical data and tsunami modelling”, Indonesia's IOTWMS said on its website that“no tsunami threat” was detected.
Inhabitants of the city of Bengkulu told the AFP agency that they hardly felt the tremor last night.
A history of natural phenomena
Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, so earthquakes on the island are common (REUTERS)
Indonesia sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire , an area where great seismic and volcanic activity is recorded, and which is the scene, every year, of about 7,000 earthquakes. Most of them, however, are moderated.
That is why, in recent years, there have been many of these phenomena that, despite not causing enormous damage, have claimed lives and have forced cities to rebuild after their passage.
For example, on October 1 of this year, at least one person died and several others were injured after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra . The event was followed by several aftershocks with magnitudes between 5.0 and 5.1, which were felt “moderately to strong for three to five seconds” in various locations. As a result, a wave of panic was unleashed among the residents.
Just a few weeks earlier, on August 23, an earthquake of the same magnitude had been registered but, in this case, to the southeast of the island. Just one day earlier, another quake had been felt on the tourist island of Bali with a slightly smaller magnitude of 5.8.
Meanwhile, on February 28, a devastating earthquake left at least 11 dead, hundreds injured and more than 13,000 displaced. This 6.2-magnitude phenomenon was felt in Malaysia and Singapore.
Rescue teams were looking for the victims of a landslide caused by an earthquake in Pasaman (AP)
Other episodes of this kind occurred in 2021, when the island of Sulawesi it was shaken by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake that left more than 100 dead and thousands of people homeless.
In turn, years earlier in 2004, in A tsunami was recorded in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra , causing more than 226,000 deaths in a dozen nations bordering the Indian Ocean.
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Today, 9/11 chileans remember, some with joy, another with sorrow, the 40th anniversary of the military coup that devastated the Chilean society and subdued the people under the political and social repression of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, after a coup organized by the CIA and supported by the Chilean business and social elites.
I also turned 40 a few days ago. Among the organization of the celebration, my work and my responsibilities, a new story about those ugly 17 years has been unveiled. The voices that tell that story slip through the memory to request to be visible, heard, recognized.
3,399 is the number the history is calling us to remember. 3.399.... The number of Chilean Women who suffered sexual violence as a part of planned estrategy of submission designed by Pinochet's regime.
The military dictatorship imposed a social ideology which prioritized the family, which was instituted on the authoritarian role of men and patriarchal suppliers. This ideological representation was transferred to the public space with the representation of the authoritarian state as the 'pater familias'.
Thus, national security policy, coupled with gender ideology exacerbated during the dictatorship, re-presented in the speech the wife, Holy Mary model and "Good Wife" competitions that didn't match with the image of a subversive woman, seen as opposed to her "intrinsic nature" and to the true values of the social role of women as well.
For this, and as part of a need for compliance and control, it was necessary to define a clear and specific gender policy that, at least, neutralize women, subject them and make clear what was expected of them and the punishments they risked if they did not conform to the establishment.
Thus, the military regime materialized defining a specific gender policy towards women during the dictatorship, which was expressed in the most crude and brutal sexual torture, constituting it as part of an entire discipline device for achieving the social objectives of the new ideological and material political-military social order.
This type of torture was intended to impose a traditional patriarchal social order, to discipline women materially and symbolically. Sexual violence directed against women by state agents as part of a systematic policy of repression, wants to print in the body and sexuality of women a brand, a term of annihilation
Many of them were raped in front of their husbands and children, by soldiers or trained dogs. Rats and electrical shock were introduced into their vaginas.
Chilean Women, like all women, sacrificial lambs of Patriarchy: Objectified and devalued generically, are abused, assaulted, raped and murdered by men as a way to defeat another group of men.
In 2005 , the Commission on Political Imprisonment and Torture certified more than 28,000 cases of torture during the military regime, and has received thousands of testimonials of missing executed and imprisonment and torture victims that they should study now.
Many of these women are still missing. Some were never able to rebuild their lives and more than one, unable to bear the moral and physical humiliation, committed suicide.
Political understanding of gender-based violence against women during the military dictatorship has given the State's obligation to stop the impunity with which these crimes occurred, and forced it to promote cultural and legal changes, expressed in public policies to ensure respect for rights, to the integrity and life of women in any context or social and political situation.
But 40 years later, the story still owes them an explanation. The Chilean government still owes them recognition. There is not a single judicial process that reveals the true dimension of this type of aggression.
They don't want compassion, they don't want pity .. Only justice

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Games on PS4 Store
Something interesting came up today on PS4 version of Playstation Store, few Playstation 3 games were listed but no links were provided for BUYING which hinted that this might be related to upcoming cloud service of Sony, Playstation Now.
The listing includes games such as "The Last of Us, Far Cry 3, Diablo III, Grand Theft Auto V" and lot more. Some of the games listed are already available in on-going Playstation Now closed beta but others like GTA V haven't been used in the beta.
You can check out the snapshot of the store taken by Reddit user KingKilo below.
Its good to see Playstation 4 owners will be able to play some of their best Playstation 3 games via Playstation Now. The service is scheduled to launch in Summer 2014 and we expect some more details from Sony on the service like pricing, exact release date and more at E3 2014.

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Rifts Deepen Over Women’s March Ties To Farrakhan
Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr said her local Women’s March in 2017 was “exhilarating” and “amazing” — a precious memory, until she learned that the march’s national leaders had met with and praised Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.
They also refused to repudiate him, despite his anti-Semitic and homophobic remarks.
Schorr will not be attending this year’s march, so she was thrilled last week to learn that Alyssa Milano might not, either — and for the same reason.
Milano, who popularized the hashtag #MeToo in 2017, said last week that she wouldn’t participate in the next march until its leaders denounce Farrakhan as a hater of Jews and LGBTQ people.
“It was validating to have someone like Alyssa Milano … see what we’ve been seeing and to name it and to make a stand,” Schorr said.
Their actions have affirmed Jewish disenchantment in the Women’s March, in addition to highlighting various rifts — over the Farrakhan issue, over who gets to control the hundreds of marches planned around the country, and even over a legal dispute about the use of the “Women’s March” name.
An estimated five million people marched across the country in 2017 — the largest single-day protest in American history — with millions more joining the following year. It remains to be seen whether the controversies will make a significant dent in attendance at next year’s marches, scheduled for January 19.
“A lot of people feel like the Women’s March national board has hijacked what other women created and what was never meant to be used as a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israeli, anti-ADL, anti-Jewish women, pro-Farrakhan-type operation,” Nisi Jacobs, a 3D video editor from New York, told the Forward.
To be sure, not everyone has been on board with the new round of criticism of the Women’s March. “White actress announces boycott of Women’s March unless its gets rid of the Palestinian-American woman and African-American woman who founded it, or until they recite from the script she demands,” journalist Glenn Greenwald, who is Jewish, tweeted in response to the Milano story.
And while most of the Jewish women who commented on Facebook about the Women’s March’s most recent statement on the matter were expressing anger or disappointment, some said they were willing to move on — though using a regretful tone.
“Please Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory understand words and actions have serious consequences and all leadership at WM will be held to a standard that will not tolerate hypocrisy,” one woman wrote, referring to two of the movement’s leaders who are in the spotlight over the Farrakhan issue. “I look forward to moving forward with love and peace and in action – in all of our common and intersecting missions – under the promise of this powerful statement.”
But some Jewish women might stay home, or march with another group. “I need to see what else is available, what’s happening in my immediate community,” said Schorr, who lives in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
In response to an inquiry from the Forward about Milano’s comments, the Women’s March said in a statement: “Women’s March wouldn’t exist without the leadership of women of color, and we stand with Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory. Women’s March leaders reject anti-Semitism in all its forms. We recognize the danger of hate rhetoric by public figures. We want to say emphatically that we do not support or endorse statements made by Minister Louis Farrakhan about women, Jewish and LGBTQ communities.” It subsequently posted the full statement on its Facebook page.
After both Milan and the Women’s March made their statements, the march’s head of communications, Cassady Fendlay, followed up with a Medium post criticizing the actress for “acting in accordance with the tradition of white women who use the labor of women of color when it’s convenient for them, and then use their power to trash those women when it becomes more expedient.” She also said that while Farrakhan’s words were “anti-Semitic, homophobic and misogynist,” she has “never felt unsafe around the Nation of Islam.” (Fendlay tweeted in 2015 about her attendance at a Farrakhan speech, where Mallory also spoke)
The controversy started in March, when it was revealed that Mallory was in the audience at a Farrakhan rally when the NOI leader gave her a shout-out — in the same speech he claimed that Jews control government agencies and are responsible for “degenerate behavior in Hollywood turning men into women and women into men.”
Despite a public outcry, Mallory refused to condemn Farrakhan, and Sarsour — already controversial in the Jewish community for her support of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel — backed her ally. It eventually emerged that Sarsour, Mallory and a third Women’s March board member, Carmen Perez, had frequently met with and praised Farrakhan.
The Farrakhan issue has dampened enthusiasm for next year’s march, said Katherine Siemionko, the founder and president of the Women’s March Alliance, which organized the Women’s Marches in New York City in 2017 and 2018.
“We’ve lost many followers,” she told the Forward. “We’ve gotten hate mail.”
Every one of the hundreds of Women’s Marches around the country is an independent entity that shares the branding of the Washington, D.C. march, which is run by Sarsour, Mallory and company. But most would-be march participants don’t understand that distinction, and have taken their frustrations out on local leaders — some of whom are also opposed to the Women’s March co-founders.
In March, when Mallory and Sarsour’s Farrakhan ties first emerged publicly, the Los Angeles chapter apologized “on behalf of the insensitive and out-of-touch actions of Women’s March, Inc,” and national leadership was condemned by local chapters in Florida and Washington.
In April, Mallory and Sarsour accused the Anti-Defamation League of racism on Twitter; the Houston chapter responded by calling on national leaders to “Wake up and set aside personal agendas” in an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle.
And in May, after Mallory traveled to Israel and the West Bank with a pro-BDS organization, the Rhode Island chapter disaffiliated entirely as a direct response to the allegations of anti-Semitism, becoming the “RI Womxn’s Action Initiative.” The Connecticut chapter tweeted at Mallory that it would “not stand for any further anti-Semitism” before deleting the tweet.
The latest issue between the national leadership and local chapters is a trademark dispute. The national organization has tried to trademark the phrase “Women’s March,” meaning any local group who wanted to hold a rally under that name, or create branded clothing or other merchandise to commemorate the events, would have to pay royalties. This has been opposed in legal filings by local march organizers in some of the largest cities in the country, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, who claim that nobody should be able to trademark a common phrase that, in Siemionko’s words, “belongs to the people.”
Both the Women’s March Alliance and the national Women’s March are now organizing separate marches on the same day in New York next January. The Women’s March Alliance says Sarsour, a native New Yorker, had demanded that either the national organization got to place people on the New York planning committee, or they would plan a counter-march. The national Women’s March says the Women’s March Alliance isn’t affiliated with them and “has refused to work with our official Women’s March New York chapter leaders, who are women of color, on the 2019 march.”
“It’s very frustrating for us as ‘sisters’ — we don’t have the PR they do, we don’t have the voice they have, but we’re getting shut down because the organizers of this march have a brilliant PR team and millions of dollars,” Siemionko said.


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The amazing community of GameMaker developers over on the r/GameMaker subreddit have hosted another one of their quarterly game jams called GM48. This is the 24th edition of the jam. This game jam requires developers to use GameMaker to create a game in just 48 hours, from scratch, with similar rules to the strict ‘Ludum Dare’ Compo. The theme for this GM48 was ‘One Shot’.
At the end of the 48 hours, entrants were to submit their game and vote on everyone else’s. The winners were determined by these votes and YoYo Games graciously supported the jam, once again, by providing prizes via desktop licences for Game Maker Studio 2. You can play all of the games submitted to the game jam here, and see the results here.
This specific GM48 took place right after GameMaker Studio 2 came out and the participants were given a trial of the engine to create their game with! I have interviewed the top three games for this jam, focused on the new version of the engine, GameMaker in general, and their awesome game. This is going to be a three part series, each game with their own interview article. This specific article is on the game that placed 3rd in the jam. Let’s get into it!
Lovebirds is a platformer where you are looking to make it to the roof of another house, far across the city. This house is very important to get too, as it contains a potential love, whom you’ve found through social media. Instead of taking a train or car, you have decided to go paragliding across the way. The only issue is all of the kites in the sky – blocking your bath. You must throw out birds to learn where they fall – understanding the path you can then take to make it to the other side. All of your throws are tracked via a radar. This game was made by a team of three, however this interview focuses on Justin, the programmer, and Kahlief, the artist/musician.
“Lovebirds is a game where you can blindly chase what’s really important to you – love. Soar through the skies with passion as your only fuel and the souls of dead pigeons as your only guide. Or something like that.” – Kahlief
The way you find your path – by throwing birds off a roof and seeing where they hit and fall down, which then appears in the grid – this is something I haven’t seen before. What inspired this idea and where did you come up with it?
Justin: “The game started out originally being about making paper airplanes and throwing them between buildings. You would have just one shot to throw and aim your plane, and then you watched it go. I then decided it might be more fun to let the player control the plane while it was flying. I also wasn’t happy with how the simple 3D paper airplane model was looking during actual game play, so I decided to represent the plane with a 2D sprite instead.
I thought a paper airplane sprite might not look all that great, so I changed it to a bird. At this point, I also wanted to give the player more than one chance to play a map, as having them fail after one try might prove to be rather frustrating, which finally pulled together the idea of having “trial” birds to gather info about the map, and then having one final leap when you were ready to see how well you had mapped it out.
Long story short, it went through quite a few changes based on what worked, what didn’t, and what ultimately was more fun.”
Kahlief: “This was all Justin – I do remember discussing a bit early on that it would be KIND OF like the Yoshi Fruit Cart game from Nintendo Land on the WiiU. In that game, you have to map out your course on the gamepad while avoiding obstacles that are only shown on the TV. It’s really neat! We added some of our own spin on it, but part of the foundation came from that.”
I felt that the mechanics and the art style were two major stand out points when it came to Lovebirds. Not only was the gameplay something I had not seen before (I had not played Yoshi Fruit Cart before), but the mix of 3D and 2D graphics is very well done – something that is hard to do. Neither style felt inconsistent in a bad way.
Why did you decide to mix the two types of graphics?
Justin: “I think my favorite era of video games are the weird games that got made when no one quite knew how to handle 3D correctly. You had a lot of people trying to solve this problem in some really creative ways, having to also take into account the hardware available at the time.
Sure, you had a lot of terrible games that came out, but you also got to see a lot of unique and original stuff. You don’t really see stuff like that anymore in games, I think. I love the idea of using a mix of 2D and 3D to create weird new ways to see things.”
Kahlief: “Justin learned how to work 3D in Game Maker around 6 or 7 years ago, and ever since, a LOT of our games combined that 3D/2D aesthetic. In fact, our VERY FIRST gm(48) game, Castle Carts, was a combo of 3D/2D graphics. I feel like it shows the best of what we can do and the depth that it provides really elevates our games to another level.”
Doing 3D graphics in the Game Maker engine is not something that is common. Hearing the inspiration around this style is very interesting!
How did you feel when you heard about the theme & how did you go about figuring out a concept from that theme?
Justin: “I always try to design the game’s main mechanic around the theme as best as I can. I try to start from scratch and focus only on the theme, at first. For this one, I knew I wanted to make a game around the idea of trying to plan as best as you could, since you would only have “one shot” at whatever task you were doing. I find it really helps to take the first hour or so of the jam and just brainstorm different ideas. They can be as weird or impractical as you want until you find a good idea to pursue!”
Kahlief: “I was actually busy when the theme dropped, so Justin came up with the idea. He always does a great job with making sure the game will be fun to play and mechanically sound as opposed to going for just the first thing that comes to our heads.”
Brainstorming is a tip I hear again and again when it comes to theme! Don’t rush straight into the first idea you have and instead explore and think about possible ideas to go with.
Both of these developers have entered the GM48 before, as stated above. They are regulars when it comes to this jam and the Game Maker engine as a whole!
How was participating in the gm(48)?
Justin: “It was great, as always! The community surrounding it fills it with so much energy.”
Kahlief: “The GM48 is one of the BEST game jams out there. The community is amazing – everyone just loves playing the games and the website is really easy to navigate. It’s definitely fun seeing the games that everyone makes, but it’s awesome just to know that they were all made using the program that we love – Game Maker.”
What is your experience with developing using GameMaker? How did it go?
Justin: “We’ve been using Game Maker since version 6.1, so I think a little over 12 years! I don’t get to use it as often as I used to, so the quarterly gm(48) game jams are always a great way for me to catch up on the newer features.”
Kahlief: “Justin and I have developed games in Game Maker since Game Maker 6! It’s been a long time coming, but we’re definitely in the swing of things and have our workflow nailed down. Game Maker Studio 2 was a challenge to figure out at times, but overall, a lot of its tools and capabilities have been helpful for us.”
The challenge of switching to a newer version of an engine, even one you are familiar with, is a very tricky thing to balance when it comes to a game jam. Having the set amount of time really forces you to think on your toes and use the knowledge you have.
The next GM48 is January 13th, 2018. If you are interested in joining an amazing community of developers all using the GameMaker engine, I would suggest checking out this jam. It’s also a super good opportunity to make a quick game and test out new features in the GameMaker Studio 2 engine.


The overarching question imparting urgency to this exploration is: Can U.S.-Russian contention in cyberspace cause the two nuclear superpowers to stumble into war? In considering this question we were constantly reminded of recent comments by a prominent U.S. arms control expert: At least as dangerous as the risk of an actual cyberattack, he observed, is cyber operations’ “blurring of the line between peace and war.” Or, as Nye wrote, “in the cyber realm, the difference between a weapon and a non-weapon may come down to a single line of code, or simply the intent of a computer program’s user.”
Is there a normative prohibition on the use of nuclear weapons? Recent scholarship has cast doubt on the existence of a norm of nuclear non-use among the American people. But the public does not make decisions about using nuclear weapons. In this presentation, Pauly investigates the willingness of American policymakers to use nuclear weapons through the history of political-military wargaming. He tests competing theories about the use and non-use of nuclear weapons by examining both whether strategic elites were willing to use nuclear weapons in different scenarios and how they explained those decisions.


New functional details were presented recently by KABELSCHLEPP at the Hannover Trade Fair 2010 for products in the Conveyor and Protection Systems (CAPS) division: a coolant resistant protective cover and intelligent conveyor technology.
Peter Wolters GmbH of Rendsburg, a leading provider of grinding machines, uses only high-quality components for construction and development to ensure long-term availability and quality for its customers. That is why a new deep grinder was equipped with back panel systems from KABELSCHLEPP: The cross-cover system is used in a stainless steel version, which means that it is resistant to virtually every new medium. Conventional solutions such as bellows can be destroyed by the extremely corrosive media and particles used in the system and therefore do not offer reliable protection on the long run. With stainless steel cross-cover protection, users can practically eliminate cost-intensive downtime for repairs. The construction of the protective covers was adapted to the travel length of the machining spindle in the X and Y axis on the grinder. The synchronized expansion mechanism from KABELSCHLEPP guarantees smooth running and allows high speeds and high accelerations with no difficulties whatsoever. Designed for harsh operating conditions, the cross-cover is robust and requires little maintenance; it also features IP X5 protection against fluid spray.
Integrated safety concept for conveyors and chip containers
Another application-oriented solution offered by KABELSCHLEPP is the integration of an intelligent process controller in conveyor systems. In conventional systems, the fill level of the collection container has to be monitored by the operator. The automatic fill level and container detection function prevents overflowing and blockage – without manual intervention. It stops the conveyor when a configurable fill level is reached and the operator can change the container. This also contributes significantly to operator safety, since the detection function prevents the operator from reaching into the discharge end while the conveyor is in operation and also prevents the discharge of heavy pieces when no container is present. As soon as an empty or not overfilled container is positioned correctly under the conveyor, the controller enables the conveyor belt and checks constantly whether the container is in position. KABELSCHLEPP provides the conveyor system both in the standard version and in customized dimensions with chip containers in various models. It can optionally be equipped with a material sensor so the conveyor belt speed changes when chips or similar material are present on the belt. The "intelligence" of the system allows recording of operating times and downtimes.
With the Specials 2010 KABELSCHLEPP presented individual customer solutions in addition to the current product portfolio at this year’s Hannover Trade Fair 2010 in April. The products presented include both new developments and improvements on existing solutions, as well as industry-specific special versions. They represent the company’s present focus of activities: to achieve a suitable, economical and reliable solution for every application – and therefore to implement decades of technological expertise for a fast time-to-market factor


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While the #LGV20 is one of the most powerful flagships available out there, the company has decided to give a little something for the Japanese fans of the lineup. But given that the LG V20 is pretty big in stature, the company has decided to release a smaller, and arguably more powerful version of the handset. Known as the LG V34 isai Beat, the handset only has two major differences compared to the LG V20, while retaining most of the internal hardware.
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
William Henry Ely
William H. Ely Birth: Jul. 26, 1838 Death: Mar. 12, 1903 Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Webster and Hamiltion Counties,Iowa The Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams Street, Chicago 1888 William Ely, proprietor of Ely's livery stable, on Second street, near the Willson House, is a native of Wayne County, New York, where he lived until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to Stark County, Illinois. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twelfth Illinois Infantry, and served three years. He participated in the battles at Kirksville, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, siege of Atlanta, Snake Creek Gap, Columbia, Franklin, Fort Fisher, Nashville, and Kingston. He was wounded twice, once by a minnie ball, and once receiving a saber wound in his wrist. After his discharge he returned to Illinois, and in 1865 came to Iowa and engaged in farming until 1875, when embarked in the livery business in Webster City. He keeps a full line of carriage and road horses, and vehicles of all kinds, and his genial manners, and liberal, honorable dealing, have won the respect of his customers. In politics Mr. Ely is a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 Name: William H. Ely Side: Union Regiment State/Origin: Illinois Regiment Name: 112 Illinois Infantry. Regiment Name Expanded: 112th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Company: F Rank In: Private Rank In Expanded: Private Rank Out: Sergeant Rank Out Expanded: Sergeant Film Number: M539 roll 26 American Civil War Soldiers Name: William Ely Residence: West Jersey, Illinois Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1862 Side Served: Union State Served: Illinois Service Record: Promoted to Full Sergeant. Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862. Enlisted in Company F, 112th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 20 Sep 1862. Mustered Out Company F, 112th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 20 Jun 1865 at Greensboro, NC. United States, National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 Name: William H Ely State: Illinois County: Vermillion City: Danville Branch: Danville Branch Military History Time and Place of Each Enlistment: Aug 15, 1862, Toulon, IL Rank: Pvt Company and Regiement: F; 112 Ill Inf. Time and Place of Discharge: June 20, 1865, Chicago, Ill Cause of Discharge: Close of War Kind and Decree of Disability: G.S.W.C legs; Saber H. Forearm When and Where Contracted: Winter 1862, Lexington, Ky Domestic History Where Born: New York Age: 61 Height: 5 9 Complexion: Dk Color of Eyes: Gray Color of Hair: Gray Read and Write: Yes Religion: Prot. Occupation: Agent Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Union Ciyt, Ind. Married or Single: Married Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Almira Ely (wife); Union City, Ind. Home HIstory Rate of Pension: $6.00 Inc. $8.00 Date of Admission and Re-admision: Adm D.B. Jany 26, 1900 Date of Death: A.W.L. April 12, 1903; Union City, Ind. Cause of Death: unknown Burial: Union City Cemetery Union City Randolph County Indiana, USA Created by: David Kennedy Record added: Feb 22, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 85387 William H. Ely Added by: David Kennedy
Our Family Homes--Then and Now
Our Homes, some were lived in for generation, some for just a short time.
Villages, Towns and Cities of my family.
Some of the homes and places my family and extended family have lived.
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Do you have difficulty sleeping at night? Have you ever considered that the food you eat can play a big part in your nightly slumber?
Sleep is very important to your health and yet you may not be getting enough of it. A National Sleep Foundation survey revealed that 60% of adults suffer from sleep complications a few nights a week or more. Adults require seven to eight hours of sleep daily but there are approximately 40 million U.S. citizens experiencing over 70 sleep disorders, including insomnia. Approximately 33% of Americans are regularly affected by insomnia.
Could your diet be behind your lack-of-sleep? There are several unhealthy and even healthy foods that can prevent you from getting some nightly shut-eye. Dark chocolate contains even more caffeine than coffee (and can encroach on your sleep time). Eating before bed is generally not good practice and will disturb your sleep because you are not giving your body the adequate time it needs to digest the food. Alcohol, spicy food, and large meals–especially meals that contain deep fried or fatty foods–should be avoided at night if you want to sleep well.
5 Foods for Better Sleep
Almonds are an excellent source of magnesium, which helps promote quality sleep. The mineral works as a relaxant and tranquilizer in your body as it relaxes your skeletal muscles and the digestive tract. There is 98.7 mg of magnesium in a quarter cup of almonds.
Nuts and seeds (i.e. sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds) can also help you sleep because a lot of them are good sources of tryptophan — an amino acid that is used to treat insomnia. A quarter cup of almonds contains 21.9% of your daily recommended intake of tryptophan!
2. Miso Soup
Miso soup is a healthy food staple in Japan; it might help you fall asleep when eaten at night. Miso is made from fermented soybeans (tofu), seaweed, onions, carrots, and water.
Mood and sleep patterns are regulated because tryptophan serves as a precursor for the neurotransmitter serotonin. Fermented soybeans in miso soup contains 43.8% of the daily recommended intake of tryptophan.
The relaxing soup is also good for digestion and your immune system — it should help you sleep well throughout the night.
Turkey and chicken are very common food sources containing the sleep-promoting tryptophan; however, mushrooms are also an excellent source of the amino acid.
Crimini mushrooms, in particular, contain 25% of your daily value intake of tryptophan and are a good source of another sleep-friendly nutrient—magnesium. Crimini mushrooms look similar to white button mushrooms, but are darker in color.
Most dark leafy greens are good sources of tryptophan — and kale is no exception. It is considered a very good source of the amino acid, making it a helpful food for serotonin production with 9.4% of your daily value intake of tryptophan.
With 23.4 mg of magnesium in kale, it also gives you another muscle-relaxant nutrient to help you sleep well.
5. Whole Grains
Whole grains are good sources of tryptophan and magnesium. Oats, rye, brown rice, bulgur, barley, whole wheat, and buckwheat are the best sources of grains that you can eat to help you sleep.
Quinoa is often considered a whole grain — and it can also be included with the list of healthy foods that promote sleep. It contains 22.3% of your daily value intake of magnesium and 18.8% of your tryptophan intake.
So, if you’re wondering why you can’t sleep at night, look at your diet and slowly change your sleep-disturbing habits.
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About the Film
When World War II ended in 1945, America and most returning veterans wanted to put the war behind them and move on with their lives. Almost sixty years later, we realized that as a country we had not properly thanked the veterans for their sacrifice and service, and what that means for the freedoms we still enjoy to this day. Now, thanks to the Honor Flight program, they can finally get the recognition they deserve. Follow the May 2014 South Willamette Valley Honor Flight, as they journey to Washington D.C., see the World War 2 memorial and experience moments of gratitude and honor that will change their lives forever.
This 90 minute documentary film provides an overview of the War, and tells the stories of several veterans from the Southern Willamette Valley area of Oregon. It then follows these veterans on their Honor Flight, capturing the events, and emotions unique to this trip. Please help us get additional World War II veterans on an Honor Flight before it is too late, by making a donation to the organization, or purchasing a copy of this film on DVD.

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Who would think of gaming on a MacBook Pro? The MacBook Pro is known for being a top-of-the-line notebook, capable of nearly anything any consumer, from business person to college student, would require. It’s highly functional, plain and simple. Thanks to Kickstarter and a company called Wolfe, Apple MacBook Pros, as well as other laptops from the tech giant, could soon experience hotter hardware than ever. We’re talking a hardware solution for anyone who wants to run virtual reality software on their Apple laptop.
The heavy munitions required to run this popular form of entertainment usually match with desktops, and desktops only- because they can handle the power. Yet, Wolfe Pro’s new technology comes at a perfect time, because well, besides the laptop brands (Asus, Alienware, MSI) that already build their devices as powerhouses, many other PC makers have been beginning to launch the latest virtual reality hardware on their laptops, and Apple should never feel left behind. It’s Apple for goodness sake, yes, but face it folks, Apple is not one to prioritize higher-end GPUs when building their machines.
So what’s it all about? Basically, Wolfe Pro, in it’s very declarative brand name, is meant to give Macs, MacBooks, or any computer actually, an extensive and mighty boost in graphics processing power via either a Thunderbolt 2 or 3 port. In turn, your devices can drive both power-hungry games, as well as virtual reality experiences. It’s form factor is a 7.8 x 5.4 x 2.6 inch, 3.2 pound metal box, hosting an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970. This level of graphics, actually the baseline graphics card for both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, maintains enough rendering efficacy to increase the average MacBook Pro’s processing power 10 times!
Wolfe says that the performance level you can expect for running VR on your Apple laptop solely depends on the Thunderbolt port you decide on. It’s also important to know that Wolfe Pro simply resolves the lack of GPU power, it doesn’t mean you automatically get to use a VR headset of your choice (there’s simply no support for Vive or Rift on OSX). For that, the solution is to dual-boot with a Windows OS via “Boot-camp” to get this particular experience. No biggie. Wolfe Pro is still up there in terms of probably solving for a Mac who craves more opportunity. To get in the game, hit up the Wolfe Kickstarter site and check out backer options and early bird specials!
Bonus info! There’s a ton of Apple laptops compatible with the new Wolfe Pro, and here they are:
MacBook Air 11-inch, Mid 2011–2015
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MacBook Pro Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–2015
MacBook Pro Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–2015
MacBook Pro 13-inch, Early 2011–2015
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Modern Jobs - Ancient Origins Exhibition
I always enjoy a modern take on ancient exhibitions and The Oriental Institute Museum has integrated a very modern twist into their new exhibition called "Our Work: Modern jobs - Ancient Origins".
The exhibition, which runs from August 20, 2013 - February 23, 2014, allows viewers to contemplate the role of work and demonstrates how much the ancient Middle East influenced modern-day culture.
"The show, composed of 24 portraits by Chicago photographer Jason Reblando, pairs each subject with an artifact that documents the origins of that person’s profession. For example, a Chicago police officer is shown with a 3,000-year-old statue of an Egyptian policeman, a real estate broker with an ancient record of land sales, a baker with a bread pan from 2500 B.C., and a ship builder with an image of an Egyptian ship from 3500 B.C. Other professions represented in the show include brewer, ship builder, banker, mathematician, clock maker, manicurist, poet, harpist and fashion designer.
The often unknown, or unacknowledged antiquity of so many modern professions, and their origins in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia, not only serve as a reminder of the connection between past and present, but also underscore the dignity of work, said Oriental Institute Director Gil Stein." - Newswise
There is also an artists’ talk with Reblando and Cunningham on 5th October from 2 to 3 p.m. and curator-led tours of the exhibit are offered on 7 November 7 and 6 February 2014, both at 12:15 p.m.
For more info about the exhibition, click on Newswise and The Oriental Institute
There is also a catalogue to the exhibition, and details can be viewed here


Commenting on GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly's accusation that his political rival, Neel Kashkari, favors sharia law, Rep. Darrell Issa said, "It is crap like this that gives Republicans a bad name." ("Rep. Darrell Issa assails Donnelly for linking Kashkari to sharia law," May 8)
One needs both hands to count the number of times Issa has said "hateful and ignorant garbage" about President Obama. He has wrongly accused the administration of lying, cheating and deceiving the public.
Issa can never walk away from the lies he said about the president, the attorney general and other public servants. Others seem to agree.
"The ignorance and stupidity of Mr. Issa's comment is only surpassed by its lack of any factual content," Donnelly said in response. Issa is growing his own scandal, and deservedly so.
As a lifelong Democrat, I have smidgen of sympathy for the Republican Party. It has worked hard to try to distance itself from all the nuts who are attracted to it.
Now here comes Donnelly to embarrass the party. My suggestion to the California GOP is to put Donnelly on a fast train to Arizona, where he would no doubt be embraced by all the like-minded nutjobs in politics there.


FOXBORO — In the age of instant media, Bill Belichick is well aware of perceptions and what happens when a star quarterback winds up on the injury list 72 hours before the season opener.
Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:33pm — Christopher Price
In an interview with Jim Gray of WestwoodOne Sports Thursday night, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady acknowledged he had the day off because of a calf issue, but didn’t sound worried about what that might mean.
FOXBORO — Tom Brady did not participate in Thursday’s practice with what the team is calling a calf injury.
Thu, 09/04/2014 - 3:14pm — Christopher Price
FOXBORO — While it’s unclear how the Patriots will utilize Darrelle Revis in the regular season-opener Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami, it sounds like he’s intrigued about the challenge of facing wide receiver Mike Walla
Thu, 09/04/2014 - 2:36pm — Christopher Price
Quarterback Tom Brady was the only player missing from the start of Patriots practice on Thursday.


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All About Wheat
Some fast facts about Washington’s wheat
…One bushel of wheat contains approximately one million individual kernels (berries).
…The kernel is the seed from which the plant grows.
…A modern combine can harvest 1,000 bushels (60 pounds = one bushel of wheat) per hour.
…More foods are made with wheat the world over than with any other cereal grain.
…A family of four could live 10 years off the bread produced by one acre of wheat.
…One 60-pound bushel of wheat provides about 42 pounds of white flour, 60 to 73 loaves of bread (depending on the size of the loaf and whether the bread is whole wheat), or 42 pounds of pasta.
…Assuming a sandwich was eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it would take 168 days to eat the amount of bread produced from one bushel of wheat.
...Crackers main ingredient is unbleached flour from soft red or soft white wheat.
Wheat isn’t just...well, wheat
Wheat is the principal human food grain produced in the United States. Washington is the 4th largest wheat producing state in the nation with more than 2.2 million acres in production. What sets Washington farmer is their ability to raise, or yield, more wheat on those acres than other states. On average, dryland, or non-irrigated, farmers can raise about 65 bushels per acre. Also, Washington wheat is some of the highest in quality throughout the nation.
There are six different wheat classes grown in the U.S.: Hard Red Winter (HRW), Hard Red Spring (HRS), Hard White (HW), Durum, Soft White (SW), and Soft Red Winter (SRW). In the U.S., wheat varieties are classified either as “winter” or “spring” depending on the season each is planted. Winter varieties are sown in the fall and are usually established before the cold weather arrives and then goes dormant over the winter. Approximately 80% of Washington’s total production in 2010 wheat was winter and 20% was spring.
It is critical to know that wheat is not wheat – in other words, each class has different end-use functions.
The major class of wheat grown in Washington is soft white. Soft white wheat is used mainly for bakery products other than bread. Examples include pastries, cakes, and cookies. It is also used for cereals, flat breads and crackers. It has a lower protein content and weak gluten.
An important bread wheat, HRS, is used in mass-produced pan breads, and hearth or artisan breads or rolls. It generally has high protein and strong gluten. (Gluten is what interacts with yeast and allows bread to rise -- certainly a necessary factor in bread baking.) Washington farmers are growing more and more of this type of wheat each year.
HRW is a good wheat for Asian noodles, flat bread, and general purpose flour. It has medium protein and gluten content. Many Washington farmers also grow this class of wheat.
Durum is the hardest of all wheats and is used for pasta, couscous and some Mediterranean breads. This wheat is mostly grown in North Dakota and Montana.
HWW is the newest class and it generally serves a dual purpose for Asian noodles or breads. This class of wheat is popular among central states such as Nebraska.
SRW is a high yielding class used for a wide range of products including pastries, crackers, pancakes, etc. SRW is grown mostly in states east of the Mississippi like Ohio.
Once the wheat berries are milled, wheat milling by-products such as bran, shorts, and middlings are used in animal feeds.
Wheat provides natural health benefits. Complex carbohydrates provide endurance and energy. Amino acids, essential to nutrition, are contained in wheat protein. Fiber aids in digestion and is being studied as a way to prevent type 2-diabetes. Furthermore, wheat’s folic acid prevents certain birth defects and may lower the risk of heart disease, strokes, and some cancers. Phytonutrients contain an assortment of antioxidants and phytoestrogens. In addition, 100 grams of whole wheat flour (baked value) provides: Folate – 22 mcg Iron – 3.88 mg Magnesium – 138 mg Manganese – 3.80 mg Phosphorus – 346 mg Potassium – 405 mg Selenium – 70.70 mcg Zinc – 2.93 mg.
So, who buys Washington wheat?
The bulk, approximately 80-90% of the state’s grain is exported. It is shipped out of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) ports along the Columbia River. This grain goes to eastern nations such as Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. There is also a demand for Washington wheat throughout the rest of the world.
Our biggest competitors in the world marketplace are Canada and Australia.
Despite the fact the first evidence of wheat has been found in the pyramids, the production of wheat has changed considerably. In the U.S., scythes and threshing machines have given way to combines. Even more recently, farming by global positioning systems – signals bouncing off a satellite – helps direct a farmer on where to apply fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides. These newer technologies are key tools that help to increase a farmers overall stewardship of the land.
Some good information on GMO...
An even bigger change in the wings is the controversial advent of genetically-modified wheat. Keep in mind that according to food manufacturers (as quoted by Katie Couric on the Today Show – October 28, 2003) 70% of all processed foods in our supermarkets now are made from genetically-modified ingredients. (In the most basic terms, genetic engineering involves inserting a desirable gene into a plant or animal.) I’ve eaten GMO and so have you. Much of anything made with corn sweeteners has been genetically-modified. You’ve heard of tomatoes which have been bred to contain more cancer fighting elements. You’ve perhaps heard of Golden Rice which has been modified to contain more Vitamin A to fight blindness in under-developed countries. People speak of Frankenfoods and the horror associated with them, and the truth is, we’ve been modifying our foods for over 20 years. Technology has spawned new terminology, as well. Now we have functional foods that provide something unique other than fuel for our bodies in that they prevent disease or enhance health. We are into a world of “nutraceuticals” whereby regular foods have been “beefed up” with vitamins or minerals through genetic design.
There is no genetically-modified wheat in commercial production in the U.S. but researchers are looking at ways to breed wheats better able to withstand pests and drought and produce more with less pesticides on smaller parcels of land to feed ever-increasing populations.
The U.S. wheat industry is committed to the adoption of a nationally and internationally accepted definition of biotechnologically-derived traits and urges the harmonization of scientific standards and trade rules. The national wheat industry recognizes the great promise it believes the technology will deliver to benefit both the consumer and the producer.
For more information about wheat and all it's wonder, visit The Wheat Foods Council.

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text: AgLaunch365 is a nationally recognized agtech commercialization program focused on farm-centric innovation. AgLaunch365 helps entrepreneurs find success by providing agriculture expertise, incubator resources, and a strong global ag-specific network. Paired with the natural resources of Tennessee and the surrounding Mid-South region, AgLaunch365 has the power to help launch startups into successful businesses. The program consists of three phases of support that closely align with a typical agricultural production season. In Phase I, teams develop their business models and gain access to the Cultivator Mentor Network from October through December. Phase II participants begin in January and refine their product or technology to be “field ready” for on-farm trials with AgLaunch365’s Farmer Network beginning in the spring. Phase III teams work directly with growers in the region to test their innovation in the field during the growing seasons. AgLaunch365 partners with Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV, a $31 million licensed USDA venture fund backed by the Farm Credit banking system. AgLaunch365 is a program of AgLaunch, a joint initiative of Memphis Bioworks Foundation and Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

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KYMCO to increase e-scooter battery swap stations to 1,000 by year-end
Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) Kwang Yang Motor Co., also known by its brand name KYMCO, one of the leading motorcycle brands in Taiwan, said on Wednesday that it aims to increase its number of battery swap stations nationwide to 1,000 by the end of this year.
KYMCO Chairman Allen Ko (柯勝峰) said the company currently owns about 500 battery exchange stations, mostly in the six largest cities in the country -- Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung -- for its Ionex models.
With the 500 stations under KYMCO's Ionex 3.0 plan, users of its Ionex e-scooter can to swap batteries in many venues such as authorized Ionex vendors, motor bike shops, gas stations, convenience stores and hypermarkets.
KYMCO, which has produced fuel-powered motorbikes in Taiwan for more than 50 years and entered the e-scooter market in recent years, will speed up the pace at which it is introducing new battery swap stations, both smaller Swap Points and larger Mega Stations, for the rest of the year, Ko said.
Currently, Swap Points account for 87 percent of the total with Mega Stations making up the remaining 13 percent, according to KYMCO.
Although an outbreak of domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases in mid-May interrupted the plan to some extent, KYMCO is striving to establish seven swap stations a day on average, an improvement on the previous average of four per day, Ko added.
KYMCO has signed agreements with Chunghwa Telecom Co., Fubon Property & Casualty Insurance Co., the 7-Eleven Convenience Store chain, and Carrefour to obtain spaces from their outlets for the establishment of more battery swap stations, Ko said.
A Mega Station opened earlier this week in Taichung's Showtime Live Taichung Station, where a popular theater and shopping mall are located, he added.
An additional 101 battery swap stations will be introduced in Taichung by the end of the year, the highest growth among cities and counties in Taiwan, Ko said.
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