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City Councilman Francisco Moya (D-Corona) has announced the city Department of Transportation will terminate its Clear Curbs initiative along Roosevelt Avenue early after business owners told elected officials that the program to ban street parking for personal and commercial vehicles was killing their profits.
Questions were raised about the six-month program, which started in March, when DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and other city officials toured Roosevelt Avenue in July, speaking with business owners who criticized the city’s campaign to ease the flow of traffic.
“This program was instituted to drive down traffic congestion along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens and other major thoroughfares in Midtown and Brooklyn, but in practice, it left small businesses decimated and put nearby residents at risk as delivery trucks pushed off the main roads flooded into residential side streets,” Moya said. “This is a welcome relief for the affected residents and small business owners. Time after time, small business owners told me they feared they wouldn’t survive the six-month pilot period.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Congestion Action Plan banned curbside loading and parking along the Roosevelt Avenue corridor in Jackson Heights from Broadway to 180th Street in Corona during peak hours from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., which had harsh repercussions for businesses in Community Board 3 and 4.
“While raw numbers and data are all too often at the forefront of infrastructural improvements, there is a human element that is too often overlooked,” Community Board 4 District Manager Christian Cassagnol. “In order for our communities and commercial corridors to truly thrive, open dialogue and a general understanding of our communities’ needs must be brought to the table well in advance. Our commendations to our colleagues in government and to all those who stood by us.”
The pilot program came as a surprise to business owners both on the main drag and Roosevelt Avenue itself as the announcement was made by DOT only the day before that the street parking would become scarce. The city agency claimed, however, it had sent ambassadors to the areas that would be affected.
“While the program’s intention was to reduce traffic congestion, its impact to our local businesses was devastating,” Philip Papas, chairman of Community Board 3, said. “Several businesses closed or were on the verge of closing. The negative effects of the project outweighed any potential positive outcome. After discussing these results with our elected officials, city agencies and our business community, the project has been terminated.”
Jimmy Jaber is the owner of Home Design Furniture, located at 88-03 Roosevelt Ave. He claimed during the July tour by city officials that his business had been in bad shape since the pilot’s launch.
“When decisions are made that affect the small businesses of our district, the community needs a seat at the table,” state Assemblywoman Ari Espinal (D-Jackson Heights) said. “I thank Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and the mayor’s office for hearing our concerns and putting an end to the Clear Curbs program, which brought unnecessary hardship to the small businesses along Roosevelt Avenue.”
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Folk music, Freak folk, Psychedelic folk, Folk rock, Indie folk, Music of Latin America
Devendra Banhart, Andy Cabic, Noah Georgeson, Thom Monahan
Devendra Banhart albums, Freak folk albums, Other albums
Cripple Crow is the fifth album by psychedelic folk acoustic rocker Devendra Banhart released on September 13, 2005 on XL Recordings. It his first release on the label XL Recordings. The cover is reminiscent of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.
All songs written by Devendra Banhart, except where noted.
The CD release of this album also includes an MP3 bonus track "White Reggae Troll/Africa".
The double LP release of this album includes eight additional tracks, as well as an alternative cover of the normal album cover replaced with photographs of Devendra's own fans.Devendra Banhart – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, producer, mixing, album art direction
Emma O'Donnell – fiddle
Gus – dog
Andy Cabic – producer
Noah Georgeson – producer, engineer, mixing
Thom Monahan – producer, engineer, mixing
Galen Pehrson – album art
Alissa Anderson – album art
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Coronavirus is fatal for those with weak immunity. In the latest study published in Scientific Reports, scientists say that children or adults who have ever been malnourished are more likely to go on ventilator support if they catch a corona infection, along with a higher risk of death.
Scientists study 8604 children and 94,495 adults
Lead researcher Lewis Ehvermufa and his team studied the medical records of 8,604 children in the US and 94,495 adults over the age of 18 who were hospitalized to find out. It was found that 520 children i.e. 6 percent had serious infection problems.
Similarly, an infection caused severe complications in 11,423 adults who had once suffered from malnutrition. According to scientists, children above the age of five years and adults above the age of 79 years who were once malnourished have more serious health problems due to corona infection. Scientists argue that malnutrition may be a major cause of death in the epidemic.

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Poetry and memoirs from a Guyanese-American author, Bangladeshi dance drama and crooner classics are some great weekend events happening here in Queens!
Saturday, January 12
Dislocation and Survival: A Talk with Author Robert H. Mahesh
Guyanese-American educator and author Robert H. Mahesh reflects on his life in two worlds through his poetry and memoir. Books will be available for sale and signing.
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard
Jononi Jonmovhumi: A Musical Dance Drama
The musical group Shrejoni Shamskritik Samsad, formed in 2008, will draw from the rich and unique tradition of Bangladeshi folk music to perform a musical dance drama, in traditional folkloric costume, that includes patriotic, folk, and modern song and dance that celebrates the changes of the seasons.
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
A Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bobby Darin
Thom Mitchell serenades you in the afternoon with pop and jazz classics like "Concentrate on You," "The Lady is a Tramp," "Mack the Knife," and more.
35-51 81 Street
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The results of the first primary in the 2020 election are in, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders came out on top. Sanders' victory was both a surprise and completely expected — as a progressive candidate in the Democratic party, questions surmised that Sanders would not be able to beat out other more moderate candidates. But, given recent polling results, Sanders is also consistently ahead of other candidates in the past month.
Going into the disaster that was Iowa's Democratic caucus, Sanders was among two candidates that declared victory (the other was South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, who also closely trailed Sanders in the New Hampshire primary). Following his Tuesday night victory in New Hampshire, it's looking like a Sanders ticket is more and more likely. The question now is, if Sanders becomes the democratic nominee, how does he plan to beat Donald Trump in the general election?
Sanders has repeatedly called Trump "the most corrupt president in our modern history" — in fact, the sentiment has become something of a catchphrase for him in every debate. Despite the constant influx of critics dubbing Sanders a "socialist" whose policies are far too liberal to be considered by moderate Democrats, his track record says otherwise. Sanders is ranked the most popular Senator in the U.S., with a majority 64% of support from voters in his own state.
Beyond that, Sanders has already beaten out Trump — a lot. In the last five years, the Senator has a track record of consistently polling ahead of Trump. According to a recent survey of about 4,000 registered voters nationwide, Sanders beat Trump by the widest margin of all other Democratic candidates in the current election cycle.
Part of Bernie Sanders' sudden resurgence and current lead could be because of his faring with younger or independent voters, too. But, if you ask the Senator himself if he could beat Trump, he will tell you it's not about his likability, celebrity endorsements, or even his resemblance of beloved comedians — it's about his policies and plans to reshape the broken systems within the U.S. government.
"The reason that we are going to win is because we are putting together an unprecedented multi-generational, multi-racial political movement," Sanders said in his victory speech last night. Addressing a rally crowd of supporters who chanted his name, he tackled nearly every issue on the docket, including health care, taxes (for billionaires, specifically), and a plan to erase student debt.
"We are going to end a racist and broken criminal justice system. We are going to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Our gun safety policies will be determined by the American people, not the NRA. And under our administration, it will be women — not the government — who control their own lives," he said. "This victory here is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump."


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Dark Immolation: Book Two of the Chaos Queen Quintet
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There are rumours in Ashta – a new religion is rising, and Cinzia, one-time Cantic priestess, has escaped the Holy Crucible. Fleeing from Navone, Cinzia travels with Knot, a man of many parts, and Astrid, the child-like vampire.
A new religion is rising, gathering followers drawn by rumors of prophetess Jane Oden. Her sister Cinzia-one-time Cantic priestess-is by her side, but fears that Jane will lead them to ruin. For both the Church and the Nazaniin assassins are still on their trail, and much worse may come. Knot, his true nature now revealed if not truly understood, is haunted by the memories of others, and is not the ally he once was. Astrid travels to Tinska to find answers for her friend, but the child-like vampire has old enemies who have been waiting for her return. And beyond the Blood Gate in the northern empire of Roden, a tiellan woman finds herself with a new protector. One who wants to use her extraordinary abilities for his own ends…
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) --The couple said a Dish Network representative gave them a name of an individual who it said applied hundreds of dollars in charges on their account but that the company has not told the couple why.
"It just put a whoopin on me real hard," said Betty Reese. She said she got the shock of her life after going online to look at she and her husband's bank account statement. "I'm left with $2.82 right now as of today," said Reese.
Reese said in March she called to pay her monthly Dish Network bill as usual. She said only later did she find out that the company took out more than authorized.
"Fifty-two dollars and some change from my bill and somebody took $500 out of my account," said Reese. She said she called the company to dispute the $500 transaction taken out of her account but said Dish told her to contact her bank.
When she did she said the bank sent her a letter stating that "there were no errors in the transaction" and to dispute the charge with Dish Network. Frustrated she filed an incident report for financial card fraud with the McDuffie County Sheriff's Office. She also called On Your Side.
"I watch the news and y'all say y'all can help people. On Your Side and that's who I called," said Reese. We went to work sending an email to corporate officials at Dish Network. While we have not heard back from the company, Reese said a representative from Dish contacted her this Wednesday afternoon.
"He just said that he's gonna try to get it resolved," said Reese. We at News 12 are still waiting to hear from anyone with Dish Network to find out who may have taken that $500 out of the Reese's account and why.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on a bye this week, but they had a significant roster move on Wednesday. The team placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on the Covid-19 injured reserve list.
There is no word yet as to whether he tested positive for the virus or was a close contact to someone who tested positive. If it’s the former, he would be looking at a minimum of ten days on the list. If it’s the latter, he could be removed within the next five days and back at practice next week.
Hardman has been playing some solid football, with at last 48 yards receiving in three straight games. However, Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is expected back after the team’s bye, which could seriously decrease Hardman’s value. While Hardman still has an intriguing ceiling, the floor drops out and he becomes nothing more than a deep league option who will do more for best ball rosters.

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In the coming period we will tell a little bit about the places we visit on our adventures. If you want to know more and see it with your own eyes, we recommend to join an adventure.
17) Royal Flora Ratchapruek
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek is a horticultural exhibition in the city of Chiang Mai where visitors can admire thousands of species of trees and flowers on 80 hectares of landscaped gardens. The park is named after Thailand’s national flower Ratchaphruek (Cassia fistula or golden shower tree) with its beautiful yellow blossom. One of the park’s highlights is the orchid pavilion with its countless species of orchids in many colors. The park opened in 2006 at the same year with Chiang Mai Night Safari in order to promote Chiang Mai tourism. We pass both places on some of our adventures, but if you want to see it you will have to plan an additional trip.
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Review: Men’s track and field
Men’s track and field improved their record to 2–0 on Saturday, beating Hamilton College, 86–54, at home on Dragone Field.
Middlebury swept the jumping events, winning both the long jump and high jump with a staggering 6.81 meters from Max Memeger ’21 and 1.79 meters by Francis Price ’22.
Arden Coleman ’21 also snatched first place in the 100-meter, beating Hamilton’s Joshua Harmsen by three-tenths of a second with a winning time of 11.26 seconds.
Max Cluss ’23 won the 800 for the Panthers, finishing in 1:54.26, while Quinlan McGaugh ’22 took first in the 1500 in 3:58.24.
In the midst of the win, many were reminiscent as this was their last time competing on Dragone Field. The team will finish off their spring season at Williams College next weekend. Bett Sorbo ’24 is looking forward to the last meet of the season, hoping to end it on a good note. “Training this week won’t be too different than the last few weeks. It’s just a matter of continuing to hone in on the things that have already led to our success. Right now, we have the potential to make a serious impression at Williams.” Sorbo said.
The meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 at 11 a.m.


WATCH: Lady Gaga Performs Final Dive Bar Stop in L.A.
Lady Gaga brought politics and “John Wayne” to The Satellite in Los Angeles for the final stop of her Dive Bar Tour. Watch video from the show below.
After live performances of “John Wayne,” “Come to Mama” and one of “A-YO” where she was joined by Mark Ronson, Gaga thanked the audience for helping make her single “Million Reasons” become the most-downloaded song on iTunes.
“When I saw that, I felt so heard as a woman,” she told the audience. “and you know what, if I’m heard, that means that you’re heard… I can hear you, and every time I sing this song, I can hear you in my heart singing with me.”
Gaga also took the opportunity to speak about the upcoming presidential election before singing “Angel Down,” a song she’s previously said was written about Trayvon Martin.
“I wrote this song about people loving each other and taking care of each other,” she said. “I really hope [the election] is a peaceful day, as much as it can be… Everybody has different ideas and thoughts and that’s OK. We don’t have to hate each other because of that.” She closed the song by changing the final lyric to “Trayvon Angel.”
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Analysts expect Pfizer’s (PFE) top line to increase ~2.9% to ~$13.5 billion during the third quarter. The company’s EPS is expected to increase to $0.75 in the third quarter—compared to $0.67 in the third quarter of 2017.
As we discussed earlier, analysts expect Pfizer’s (PFE) revenues to be ~$13.5 billion in the third quarter—which is ~2.8% growth compared to revenues of $13.2 billion during the third quarter of 2017. The revenue growth is expected to be driven by innovative health products’ strong performance.
Pfizer (PFE), one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings on October 30. For the third quarter, analysts expect Pfizer to report an EPS of $0.75 on revenues of $13.5 billion.
Novartis (NVS), one of the leading healthcare companies, released its third-quarter earnings on October 18. Novartis surpassed Wall Street analysts’ estimates for EPS but missed estimates for revenues with reported EPS of $1.32 on revenues of ~$12.78 billion as compared to the estimated EPS of $1.31 on revenues of ~$13.02 billion during the third quarter of 2018.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has rallied nicely since the summer. JNJ stock touched a 15-month low in late May — but it’s rallied nicely. Johnson & Johnson stock touched an eight-month high last month before a modest pullback of late.
Centrexion Therapeutics Corp., a pain treatment developer founded by the former leaders of Pfizer Inc. and Celgene Corp., on Friday disclosed plans to go public.
Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) women’s health business generated revenue of $269.0 million in the third quarter compared to $270.0 million in the third quarter of 2017. In the US and international markets in the quarter, the business generated revenues of $3.0 million and $266.0 million, respectively.
Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) beauty business generated revenue of $1.1 billion in the third quarter compared to $1.0 billion in the third quarter of 2017, reflecting a ~4.4% YoY rise.
As the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index experiences a period of heightened volatility, healthcare stocks have proved relatively immune to the wider market swings. Healthcare players Pfizer Inc. ( PFE), UnitedHealth Group Inc. ( UNH) and Merck & Co., Inc. ( MRK), all members of the blue chip index, remain within short reach of their 52-week highs, while the DJIA has fallen 5.8% from its own as of Friday afternoon.
In this part, we’ll compare Pfizer’s (PFE) valuation with its peers including Merck (MRK), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Eli Lilly (LLY), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY).
In this part, we’ll discuss Pfizer’s (PFE) earnings quality and dividend performance. The above chart compares the changes in Pfizer’s Earnings Quality score since the first quarter of 2017. Pfizer has announced the following dividends during 2018.
The last few days have been tough ones for too many investors in S&P 500 stocks. Though far from devastating, the existing backdrop of anxiety exacerbated the fear incited by the modest selloff. And traders still aren't sure what the foreseeable future holds. In simplest terms, it's just plain stressful. It's times like these when the "old school" approach of buy and hold -- meaning buy it and forget about it -- starts to sound compelling again. In other words, forget the day-to-day battles. Sit back and trust that time will do the heavy lifting for you. To that end, here's a rundown of 10 large-cap names that are well-suited for that precise approach. They're all S&P 500 stocks, and more than that, they're all names that don't require constant babysitting. You can count on them more or less being the same company a year from now, and even five years from now. In no particular order... SEE ALSO FROM KIPLINGER: 10 S&P 500 Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Outperformance
Pfizer (PFE) reported revenue growth in international markets during the second quarter. Lower sales from US markets offset the growth during the quarter.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sought leave to appeal against a judgment by a Federal Court in May, when Pfizer was alleged to have abused its market power by offering big discounts and rebates on Lipitor to pharmacies. The drug stores were said to have bought large quantities of the drug and agreed to limit re-supply of competing generic atorvastatin products.
Australia's competition watchdog said on Friday the High Court dismissed its special leave application to appeal a court's decision on whether Pfizer Inc's local unit used its market power to limit competition for its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sought leave to appeal against a judgment by a Federal Court in May, when Pfizer was alleged to have abused its market power by offering big discounts and rebates on Lipitor to pharmacies.
How these healthcare giants beat industry watchers' estimates last quarter and their plans for the future.
Investing.com - Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) reported third quarter earnings that missed analyst's expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
Pfizer (PFE) reported an EPS of $0.74 on revenues of ~$13.5 billion during the second quarter, which beat analysts’ estimate of ~$13.3 billion.
Ryan McQueeney puts two income stocks --- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT)---in the spotlight this week. JNJ delivered impressive earnings a few days back, while CHCT is an interesting REIT to watch in current conditions.
Pfizer (PFE) reported revenues of $13.5 billion during the second quarter—4% revenue growth YoY compared to $12.9 million during the second quarter of 2017. The revenues are expected to increase 2.8% to $13.5 billion during the third quarter.
Novartis (NVS) released its third-quarter earnings results on October 18. The company surpassed Wall Street analysts’ consensus estimate for EPS but missed their estimate for revenue in the quarter. Novartis reported EPS of $1.32 on revenue of ~$12.78 billion compared to analysts’ estimate of EPS of $1.31 on revenue of ~$13.02 billion.


Climate change was high in the agenda of the G7 Summit that concluded in Germany yesterday. After years of failing to agree on a binding global action plan to limit the impact of climate change, the seven most industrialized countries of the world expressed their strong determination to reach a deal at the COP 21 of the UNFCCC in Paris in December 2015 and emphasized the need for “deep cuts in global greenhouse emissions” and “a decarbonization of the global economy over the course of this century.”
The G7 Declaration reaffirms a commitment to limit the increase of global average temperatures below 2 ºC, as agreed in the Copenhagen Accord, and supports the principle that all UNFCCC parties should share the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% to 70% by 2050, compared to 2010 levels. The G7 participants agreed that to achieve these objectives the UNFCCC COP 21 should result in a binding instrument that applies to all UNFCCC parties, while reflecting evolving national circumstances.
The G7 participants also expressed their commitment to achieve a low-carbon global economy by developing and deploying innovative technologies, transforming the different energy sectors by 2050, eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, and continuing efforts to phase down hydro fluorocarbons. The participants also committed to apply effective policies and actions to incentivize investments towards low-carbon growth opportunities, including carbon marketed-based and regulatory instruments.
Importantly, the G7 Declaration also expresses a strong commitment to mobilize jointly USD 100 billion a year by 2020 to finance meaningful climate change mitigation actions. The Declaration recognizes the potential of multilateral development banks and of private sector capital to achieve this financial goals, unlock the required investments in low-carbon technologies, and adapt to climate change. In particular, the G7 participants pledged to increase the number of people in vulnerable developing countries that have access to insurance coverage against the impact of climate change, and to accelerate access to renewable energy in Africa and developing countries in other regions.
To date, all of the G7 participants but Japan have submitted their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) to the UNFCCC COP 21. However, while Germany reaffirmed its ambition of having no emissions from fossil fuels by 2100, it is still unclear whether the U.S. and EU will be capable of adopting the painful measures that are necessary to achieve “a decarbonization of the global economy over the course of this century.” It remains to be seen whether President Obama and the next U.S. President will be able to convince a reluctant U.S. Congress, and whether the current European Commission can ensure that EU Member States adopt the necessary measures, to force the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and create the necessary incentives for renewable energies, energy efficiency and other clean technologies.
Pedro Mendez de Vigo is a Covington summer legal trainee from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.


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Trump Sides with the Kremlin, Against the U.S. Government.
(If that isn’t sitting in the lap of Treason, I don’t know what is.)
Trump begins presidency with low approval numbers, poll showsDonald Trump is beginning his presidency with the majority of Americans disapproving of his leadership, according to a poll released Thursday.About 36% of voters approved of his handling of the presidency and 52% have an unfavorable opinion about him, the Quinnipiac University survey said.Men approved of him 41% to 38% while women approved of him 33% to 50%.The poll was the first major survey conducted since Trump assumed office on Jan. 20.At the same time, voters gave former President Barack Obama a 59% approval rating, according to the poll. Congress, on the other hand, had a 19% approval rating.Quinnipiac interviewed 1,190 voters nationwide between Jan. 20 and 25. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 2.8%.
Shaw... here's my worry.People are spending an incredible amount of time demonizing President Trump. For his policies, himself, his actions, etc. And yes, many of those protestations are valid. But I believe they are misplaced.Strip away all of the personal animus directed at him for "the way" he goes about the job of president, just for a moment.And then ask yourself this question. Policy wise, at the end of the day, which of the other 18 or so members in the GOP Clown Car would actually govern any differently? Huckabee? Rubio? Cruz? Fiorina? And now, Pence?I don't think there is an inch of difference between any of these guys. The difference is in the how.And that is where progressives are going to lose the argument.Trump may in fact be deposed or impeached, or have to resign. And then what will we get? We will get a kinder, gentler Trumplike GOP politician, who by comparison, will look fabulous.The Dems and Progressives should not be focusing on the person, rather on the policies. Because believe me, the majority of the GOP loves the "America First" "It's the Illegal Immigrants" "We're Gonna Build a Wall" "Let's Bomb the Shit Out of Them" "Kill Obamacare" policy positions.
The issue is Congress, Dave.This moron president is a diversion. It's going to be a round of tax cuts, benefits cuts and resource pillaging.Drumpf is just going to be a distraction.
It's true, Dave and Ducky, that Trump is a clown-show distraction. If you go back and look at my post about what I saw at last week's Women's March, you will see that the great majority of what I heard and saw WAS about Trump's policies, so I think many of us are concentrating on that. The few times I actually looked at cable or network news it's been hard not to hear and see Trump raving on about himself and his greatness in all things. It looks like we're going to be hearing how much bigger everything of his is than anyone else's for the next 4 years.
Dave, to your other comment -- do you believe that, say, Jeb Bush would have insulted and bullied Mexico the way Trump has and would Jeb have cozied up to Putin and praised him like Comrade Trump has?
Shaw... re Bush, not one bit... but the steamrolling of Obamacare, DeVos for Sec Ed, etc? 100% yes.And yet he might be the only partial exception. He'd have no wall, but that's one reason he lost. The GOP party has left moderation behind. In Congress, the Casa Blanca and Main Street.
Well Middle America, it's been one week. One insane, dangerous, divisive week. How do you like him so far? Does Hillary's private server still keep you up at night?I expected him to be bad, but I didn't expect him to be THIS bad this fast. Eight days ago, we had normal trade relations with China and Mexico. We were on the same page with every other industrialized country regarding the threat of climate change. We honored the fragility and sanctity of native lands. We recognized that TORTURE was a tactic only used by medieval barbarians. We didn't have a government that considered the media their enemy, or Russian dictators their overlords.But that was last week. It might as well have been a thousand years ago. This dumpster fire is already out of control.Until I take my last breath, I'll never forgive you Republicans for inflicting this evil fool upon us.
Shaw... I'd say this about Bush... he's a Republican cut from an earlier cloth. And because of that, he got crushed.The rest of them? There's little or no difference.Name one policy of Trumps and leader of the GOP has made a point of actively fighting?
From the City of Brotherly Love?Trump Booed And Met With Shouts Of “We Hate You,” And “Go Home” in PhiladelphiaDonald Trump arrived in Philadephia, and the unpopular president was greeted with boos, shouts of "We hate you," and "Go home."
Dave, the most puzzling and disappointing part of Trump's ascendency to POTUS is the fact that he insulted and mocked POWs, Gold Star families, disabled people, women, Muslims, Jews, African-Americans, the media, Hillary (Lock Her Up!), have I left anyone out? And yet a large number of Americans (but not a majority, BTW) said that was okay. Trump's behavior was acceptable to people who would never accept that behavior in their own children, never mind an adult seeking the highest office in the land. But they did that. So when I hear of people beating up veterans or vulnerable others at protests, I can only say to those who are outraged that by voting for Trump YOU told America and the world that horrid behavior was okay with you and that Trump did not have to pay a price for behaving like a dog with distemper. Those people who voted for Trump gave him the biggest prize you can give a citizen, The Presidency. They rewarded him. Trump's staff and supporters keep hoping he'll settle down and act like an adult. Trump's been a obstreperous 10-year old all his life, he's not going to stop now that he's 70 and has the most powerful job on the planet.
I had lunch today with a government speech writer here in Mexico...He called Trump a megalomaniac...I think it fits.And he is a Republican. And their party, by their silence, owns him. Just as they claimed for all the Muslims who were silent when terrorists from their culture and religion attacked innocent people across the globe. They gave the silent protestors no grace, no gray area.And in my mind, that is what they get.Trump, absent a forceful denial from the likes of Sen McConnell and Speaker Ryan, in 2017, is the mainstream of Republican thought and practice.Period.
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IRAQ: Human Rights Watch slams high rates of female genital excision in Iraqi Kurdistan
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“I still feel the fear,” Runak recalled as she told her story of undergoing genital excision at age 7.
The 26-year-old recounted her experience to Gola Ahmad Mohammad, an activist for the Assn. for Crisis Assistance and Development Cooperation (WADI). “When they tried to circumcise me, I ran away from one village to another to avoid the process. But they found me and brought me back home. I heard my mom when they were cutting a piece of my genitals say to me, ‘This will make you pure and the water of your hands become halal [permissible],” indicating she would otherwise consider her impure.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Mohammad shared that many girls and women who spoke to WADI stressed the deception and secrecy of the process as particularly painful. The excision also reverberates with immediate and permanent physical damage.
It most commonly involves the partial or total removal of the clitoris and/or the prepuce, also known as a clitoridectomy. Some adult women undergo the procedure in a more invasive manner though it serves no medical purpose.
While the procedure is practiced in various parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, it has begun to receive greater global awareness. On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch held a news conference in Irbil, Iraq, to rally international outcry against the practice.
The organization presented its report on the practice in Iraqi Kurdistan, detailing the tragedy of mothers taking their young daughters to midwives, usually nonlicensed practitioners, never informing the young girls of their fate. According to the report, the midwife, often assisted by the mother, pins the girl down and slices off her clitoris with a dirty razor blade, moving on to one young child after another, some of them as young as 3. Midwives have been said to throw ash on the open wound to stop the bleeding.
In 2010, WADI published its 2007-2008 findings for Irbil and Sulaymaniya provinces and the Kirkuk region. The organization interviewed more than 1,400 girls and women and found that about 72.7% of them had survived the procedure.
Most of the women interviewed by WADI referred to the cutting as an act that had been carried out in accordance with their religious convictions.
Mohammad explained that the stance of religious leaders enables the practice to persist. “The clerics have a big influence on society, especially in rural areas. Many clerics are not united in their decisions; for example, they don’t say that a girl’s circumcision is not a religious issue and they keep themselves away of such issues. In fact, many clerics encourage the circumcision in one way or another.”
Human Rights Watch contends that many scholars reject the necessity of the process as it never appears in the Koran and effectively opposes Islamic values.
Yet the procedure still haunts generations of women. “Socially the process has a big influence on the relationship between the man and woman during intercourse. Circumcised women don’t feel pleasure; they don’t have the desire to lay down with their husbands. Many of them have promised themselves not to circumcise their girls and repeat the mistake of the past. Always, there is hidden hatred between mothers and their daughters for the mistake the mother did to the daughter,” Mohammad reflected.
So while little girls are told by their mothers that the process will ensure that the food they prepare is halal, Mohammad insists that “the real motivation is to curb sexual desire. This is unhealthy, and the people are told that they should circumcise the girls by the old clerics who encourage the process.”
Yet, a change might be coming to the Kurdish region, as Mohammad reported that the number of genital excisions appears to have decreased over the last three years.
Human Rights Watch slammed the government as being “unwilling to prohibit FGM [female genital mutilation], despite its readiness to address other forms of gender-based violence, including domestic violence and so-called honor killings.”
The rights watchdog charted the Kurdish region’s measures regarding female genital excision. In 2007, Iraqi Kurdistan’s judiciary issued a decree that all practitioners of the excisions be arrested and punished. However, the decree was not publicized and appears to have never been enforced. In 2008, most of the Iraqi Kurdistan parliament favored a law prohibiting the procedure, yet it was never passed. Its health offices in 2009 even designed a strategy to combat the practice but later backed down.
Its current government, in office since the summer of 2009, has not weighed in publicly on the matter.
Nadya Khalife, a Middle East and North Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch, called for action from the Kurdish authorities. “FGM violates women’s and children’s rights, including their rights to life, health, and bodily integrity. It’s time for the regional government to step up to the plate and take concrete actions to eliminate this harmful practice because it simply won’t go away on its own,’ Khalife said.
‘Eradicating it in Iraqi Kurdistan will require strong and dedicated leadership on the part of the regional government, including a clear message that FGM will no longer be tolerated.”

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Greece's Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni, has characterised the move of the eighteen members of the United States Congress as "highly symbolic."
It is recalled the members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging “earnest” talks for the return of the Parthenon sculptures to Greece.
Mendoni contacted the senders of the important letter, which she said "emphatically recognises our claim for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to their homeland."
She continued: "the eighteen senators with this initiative confirm their admiration and respect for the values bequeathed to the western world by classical antiquity and urge Great Britain to strengthen its ties with the Hellenic Republic and the Greeks."
The minister also invited the congress members to Athens and live the unique experience of a visit to the Monuments and the Acropolis Museum, once travel resumes following the pandemic.
The 2,500-year-old marble sculptures have been the subject of dispute for over three decades, with Greece and the international community repeatedly calling on the British Museum to return them to their place of origin.
The sculptures were ‘violently’ and illegally removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the 1800s and sold to the British Museum.
The British Museum has consistently refused to return the priceless marbles.

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Food, ATMs and Coffee Shops
Upson’s Cafeteria (Cherokee Café') is open from:
6:30-9 a.m. for breakfast
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for lunch
5-7:30 p.m. for dinner
Daily specials are available. Call 706-647-8111 extension 3663 (FOOD) for today’s specials.
Cold lunches, salads and snacks are available throughout the afternoon hours. Vending machines are located on the Ground Floor as well.
An ATM is located in the hospital's Main Lobby on the First Floor
The hospital's Gift Shop is located on the first floor in the Main Lobby. The shop features Flowers, Candy, Jewelry, Books, Gifts, and basic toiletries. Operated by members of the hospital Auxiliary, all proceeds from the Gift Shop are donated to the hospital for the purchase of lifesaving equipment. The shop is open: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) access is available throughout the hospital for use by patients and visitors.
We are fortunate to have a group of local ministers who volunteer as chaplains for our hospital. On a rotational basis, they are on call for one week, 24/7, to meet the spiritual needs of our patients and families. These ministers must be members in good standing of the Upson County Ministerial Association. If you wish to speak to a chaplain, ask your caregiver to call one; or you may dial “0” and ask the Operator to call the chaplain-on-call.
A chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital, near the W. Gordon Street entrance.


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In a groundbreaking move for the textile industry, Uster Technologies has unveiled a game-changing solution that promises to redefine the way spinning mills operate. The combination of FiberQ, a unique raw material management system, and UQX for full in-mill process optimization has resulted in a remarkable waste reduction of 2% and an impressive 25% improvement in the IPI (Index of Processability) level.
This success story stems from Uster’s commitment to continuous improvement and optimization at every step of the spinning process. The results, as reported by mills implementing this innovative solution, are nothing short of transformative. The details of this achievement, along with other practical cases from satisfied customers, can be explored on the Uster website at www.uster.com/references.
The practical proof behind this industry-shifting development lies in extensive trials and real-world mill experiences. Uster’s FiberQ has emerged as a pivotal player, ensuring consistent and optimal raw material input. Paired with UQX, which provides comprehensive in-mill process optimization, the dynamic duo has proven to be the winning combination for maximum profitability in spinning mills.
According to Fragkotsinos, a spokesperson for Uster Technologies, “Consistent and optimum input combined with reliable quality monitoring are the key factors for success. It is obvious that together FiberQ from 360Q and UQX can enable maximum profitability for spinning mills.”
This innovation not only promises financial gains for spinning mills but also contributes to sustainability efforts through waste reduction. By focusing on efficiency and quality monitoring, Uster is spearheading a new era of profitability and eco-conscious manufacturing in the textile industry.
As the global textile landscape continues to evolve, Uster’s FiberQ and UQX stand out as a beacon of progress, offering spinning mills a competitive edge in an ever-changing market. The success witnessed in waste reduction and improved IPI levels underscores the transformative impact of technology when harnessed for the betterment of industry practices. The future of spinning mills is undoubtedly being woven with the threads of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, and Uster Technologies is at the forefront of this exciting journey.


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Relief work has been suspended at the Kacha Pakha camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) on the outskirts of Kohat town in northwestern Pakistan after two bomb attacks killed at least 41 IDPs, according to officials and media reports.
Commissioner of Kohat Khalid Umerzai told IRIN both attacks “seemed to be suicide bombings”. At least 50 other persons, almost all IDPs, were injured.
The UN has condemned the attack and said it was temporarily suspending relief work in the Hangu and Kohat regions of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
“These were people who had fled their homes. They had suffered displacement; they’d suffered losing their homes. They’d come to the registration point considering it a safe haven. They’d come for help. They’d come for sanctuary. We mourn their loss, and condemn their killing,” Martin Mogwanja, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan, said in a statement.
The camp that was attacked houses some 1,000 people displaced by fighting between the army and Taliban militants. Fresh fighting in the Orakzai and Kurram agencies on the Afghan border is bringing a new wave of IDPs to the camp.
According to a 16 April report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) sourcing the provincial government, there are 270,426 IDPs originating from Orakzai and Kurram agencies. [http://oneresponse.info/Countries/Pakistan/publicdocuments/Pakistan%20Humanitarian%20Update%20No%2012.pdf].
Kohat is a key destination point for the displaced. Many are living with host families while others have moved into camps, according to aid workers.
The motive behind the bombing is unclear, but Kohat police chief Dilawar Khan Bangash said “it seems the purpose was to target members of the Manikhel and Baramadkhel tribes who had constituted a large percentage of those fleeing recently”.
He said the bombers, who had disguised themselves by wearing loose ‘burqas’, could have been seeking “revenge” as members of those tribes had raised a militia to fight Taliban militants in their areas. According to media reports, militant outfits based in Punjab Province in the east took responsibility for the blasts.
“We are not safe. At home we face death and when we try to find safety by leaving our homes, we confront death here too,” Kharan Khan, a 60-year-old IDP in Kohat, told IRIN. He described “scenes of mayhem and chaos” as the bombers struck an area where IDPs were queuing to collect food rations.
Pakistan has faced a series of militant attacks over the past few years. More than 500 people are estimated to have died as a result of bomb attacks in 2010 alone.[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/pakistan/database/bombblast.htm]
“There is very limited security at camps because nobody really expects such vulnerable people to be attacked in so ruthless a manner,” said Jehanzeb Khan, a 25-year-old volunteer who works with IDPs in Kohat. He feared the suspension in relief work by the UN and possibly other organizations “would worsen the plight of IDPs”.


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AREA NEWS: Stücki to welcome a new anchor
Swiss Prime Site has concluded a long-term rental agreement with the cinema operator Arena Cinemas for the "Stücki".
AREA NEWS: KFC plans market entry in Switzerland
The US fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken to open a store in Switzerland
AREA NEWS: Tibits restaurant is expanding its Swiss presence
Tibits, the restaurant chain specialized in vegetarian and vegan dishes, will open its first restaurant in Western Switzerland
AREA NEWS: Unibail is planning a shopping center in southern Alsace
In South-Alsace near the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse, Unibail Rodamco is planning a shopping center with 40,000 square meters of sales space. The catchment area is to reach Bern.
AREA NEWS: OVS opens its first Swiss branch in Basel early March
The Swiss fashion retail company Charles Vögele AG, which has been financially hit for many years, will rename its first branch in Basel-Dreispitz in early March 2017 and open it under its new name OVS.


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Part of our Series: The Ultimate Guide To Compression Fittings
Welcome back to our comprehensive series on compression fittings. In this post, we'll be providing a hands-on approach to installing compression fittings for optimal performance.
Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional plumber, this guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to install compression fittings with ease and confidence.
How to Install Compression Fittings
Step 1: Gather Your Tools and Materials
Before we begin, ensure you have the necessary tools and materials. You'll need the following:
- Compression fittings (ensure you have the correct size and type for your installation)
- Pipe (made to BS EN 1057)
- Pipe cutters
- Adjustable wrenches or pliers
- Deburring tool
Step 2: Cut the Pipe to the Correct Length
The first step is to cut the pipe to the correct length. Use a pipe cutter to make a clean, square cut on the end of the pipe that will be inserted into the fitting. Ensure the pipe is cut to the correct length so that it fits snugly into the fitting.
The important bit here is to make sure the pipe hits the fitting back-stop comfortably so that the olive can correctly grip the pipe.
Step 3: Clean and Deburr the End of the Pipe
After cutting the pipe, it's crucial to deburr the end of the pipe. This can be done with a deburring tool, which will remove any rough edges or burrs on the end of the pipe. This step both ensures a tight seal when the compression fitting is installed and that no unwanted debris gets into your system.
Step 4: Slide the Compression Nut and Olive onto the Pipe
Next, slide the compression nut and olive onto the end of the pipe. The compression nut is the part of the fitting that will be tightened to create the seal. This will compress the olive that fits inside the compression nut, gripping the pipe and creating a watertight seal around the pipe.
Step 5: Insert the Pipe into the Compression Fitting
Insert the end of the pipe into the compression fitting. Ensure that the pipe is pushed all the way into the fitting until it reaches the bottom.
Step 6: Tighten the Compression Nut
Use an adjustable wrench or pliers to tighten the compression nut onto the fitting. Tighten the nut until it is snug, but avoid over-tightening as this can damage the fitting and cause leaks.
Step 7: Test Your System and Check for Leaks
Once the compression fitting is installed, it's important to check for leaks. Turn on the water supply or gas supply and check all fittings for any signs of leakage. If you notice any leaks, tighten the compression nut a little more and check again.
Compression fittings are a reliable, flexible, and straightforward solution for connecting pipes without using heat. We hope this guide has provided you with a clear understanding of how to install compression fittings.
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not that i am bias or anything cuz even the breeder told me this....but she was the most beautiful out of all the pups....but i ended up getting Layla a little cheaper because she had the umbilical hernia and she just wanted to make sure she was going to a good home that would get it fixed. Although the vet told me to push it in a few times a day and it is almost gone already!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYY. But as far as markings go she had the best out of the whole litter.
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This paper argues that randomized linear sketching is a natural tool for on-the-fly compression of data matrices that arise from large-scale scientific simulations and data collection. The technical contribution consists in a new algorithm for constructing an accurate low-rank approximation of a matrix from streaming data. This method is accompanied by an a priori analysis that allows the user to set algorithm parameters with confidence and an a posteriori error estimator that allows the user to validate the quality of the reconstructed matrix. In comparison to previous techniques, the new method achieves smaller relative approximation errors and is less sensitive to parameter choices. As concrete applications, the paper outlines how the algorithm can be used to compress a Navier-Stokes simulation and a sea surface temperature dataset.


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Hurry and upload your new song already
Love the intro especially, its really deep till around 1:40, but the rest is just OK. All of it is quite original and I wish I could hear more songs like this on NG.
very deep and trancey
this is like wow. its so deep and it really takes me into an amazing state. love it.
The first thing I noticed about this song is how it stands out from the rest. On newgrounds, I've been disappointed by the samey-ness many of the songs fall victim to, most notably in the trance genre. For a while it's been once you've heard one you've heard them all--same saws and synths, just a slightly different tempo. This song goes beyond what is par for the NG course, and provides a deeply engrossing and strangely soothing yet highly energetic trance track. And it all fits together so well, there are no jarring transitions. I've heard some say that songs that don't change are boring. This one maintains a very cohesive sound, while changing so much within that sound that it never gets old.
Excellent job, can't wait to hear more of your work.
Thanks for the review man! =) Glad to see there arent all haters out there.
COOOOLLLLEESSST SONG EVER
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Even a premium quality and the efficient garage door will break down for quite a few reasons but one of the common and repeat problems that I observe most often is the “broken garage door springs”.
These springs are used on garage doors to balance their 300 to 400 pounds weight while opening and closing. You should ask a professional torsion spring replacement service in Indianapolis to learn more about it.
It makes the garage door opening smooth for you but unfortunately, the weight of the garage door does put extreme pressure on the springs over time and cause them to become loose and eventually break. It is also important and valuable that replace the broken garage door springs as soon as possible because it will cause a serious headache if you don’t want to deal with them.
The operational life cycle of springs: The life of springs is typically rated in “cycles”, which shows how many times the springs will be ideal before they break. The heavy-duty garage door springs that might be used in commercial garage doors are rated for approximately 30,000 operating cycles. Assuming that you have a well-maintained and efficient garage door that is opened or closed almost 6 times a day, you can expect to have 10,000 operating cycles and 7 years of working life before they need to be replaced.
Common types of springs: There are two common types of springs installed on garage doors; one is torsion springs and the other is extension springs. If your garage door has torsion springs, it could be mounted above the garage door opening on a spindle or a cord running through it.
These springs are used to manage the weight of the garage door when the garage door goes up and down. These springs clam down on the spindle when the garage door opens and uncoils when the garage door closes. The process of generating and releasing the tension will help the garage door to move. Extension springs are mounted on right and left sides of the garage door that stretch out and bounce back the garage door as it moves.
Garage door spring repair services: You may be thinking if my garage door springs are broken then what do I do about them. Some potential stories about broken springs include garage door opener needs strains to lift the garage door; you heard loud snapping sound which garage door was not creating previously, the garage door is hanging at an angle.
If you experienced that you have broken torsion spring, I strongly suggested that hire an experienced, licensed, and trained garage door technician to deal with them. In fact, garage door torsion springs hold extreme tension that needs to be released properly to avoid turning the torsion spring into a potentially lethal object it breaks suddenly. In addition to this, a garage door needs to be adjusted and balanced correctly to avoid additional damages to the spring and garage door opener.


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NBA Injury Report: LaMarcus Aldridge Announces Sudden NBA Retirement Due To Irregular Heartbeat
Irregular heartbeat forces Aldridge to retire
Seven-time All-Star combo big man LaMarcus Aldridge has retired from playing in the NBA. The sudden announcement shocked the basketball community all over the world as Aldridge revealed that he experienced an irregular heartbeat during a recent game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers, in which he put up decent numbers of 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks, while making five of his eight field goal attempts.
It is indeed an unfortunate turn of events for Aldridge, who previously reached a contract buyout agreement with the San Antonio Spurs that paved the way for him to join established stars like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Blake Griffin in Brooklyn. It was obvious that the Nets organization looked at Aldridge as someone who could bring in leadership and experience, on top of his unique skill set as an excellent frontcourt player who can torch opponents both inside the paint and even on the mid-range.
The 35-year old Aldridge retires from the NBA after a very productive 15-year career that started in the year 2006. Aldridge was the second overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls but Aldridge never played in the Windy City. The Bulls traded his rights to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a draft pick, Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa.
It was during his illustrious tenure with the Blazers that he became an All-Star power forward in the league. He was also able to forge excellent partnerships with some of the backcourt stars that Portland has seen don their jerseys in the past two decades. He first created a star tandem with Brandon Roy, who is one of the greatest what-ifs in NBA history. Roy had a bright future ahead of him, but multiple major injuries stripped him of his career.
But the loss of Roy opened up to a new door with Damian Lillard entering the league in 2012. Lillard immediately made his presence known, and his partnership with Aldridge produced consecutive playoff appearances for the Blazers. After the shocking announcement of Aldridge’s retirement, Lillard provided heaps of praises for the veteran combo big man. Lillard also emphasized that there is no doubt that Aldridge’s Blazers jersey should be retired in Portland. (as per Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian)
“I came in and I was like, I just want to be the best compliment to him. Let him know he had like a real running mate in me. I’m going to be ready to go when it’s good, when it’s bad, whatever. As a young player, sometimes it could be uncomfortable because you’re in a room full of stars that you grew up watching and you’ve never been there before, so going into something like that with a teammate was helpful.
His jersey should be retired here. It’s just sad that he couldn’t go out on his own terms. The fact that it’s something related to his health, which is the most important thing, basically took him out of the game instead of him deciding when he wanted to stop. But he has two beautiful sons and me having kids now, I know how important it is to be around and watch them grow, and to be a part of raising them and loving them as a parent. That comes first. I told him I feel like you made the right decision.”
As for Aldridge, there is no doubt that he has built a case to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame years from now. He has been selected to seven All-Star games, with four selections coming from his time with the Blazers, and three more with his tenure in San Antonio. Aldridge was one of the best post scorers in the past decade, and he did not do it with brute strength or elite athleticism.
Aldridge was one of the most-skilled frontcourt players in the past several years. He has that patented turnaround fade-away jumper on the post, and the high release point in his jumper makes it possible for him to shoot even over the outstretched arms of a defender. On top of that, Aldridge can also shoot consistently from the mid-range, and he is mobile and skilled enough to take his defenders off the dribble and blow past them for a drive down the lane.
Aldridge’s best scoring year came during the 2014-15 season when he notched 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.0 blocks per game for the Blazers. However, Aldridge decided to jump ship when he entered unrestricted free agency after that season. The 6-foot-11 power forward decided to sign with the San Antonio Spurs in 2015, as he was touted as the team’s next cornerstone following the impending retirement of the legendary Tim Duncan.
Aldridge and the Spurs would also enjoy much collective success in their partnership, but they were never able to win a championship. They even reached the Western Conference Finals in 2017, but a Kawhi Leonard ankle injury in Game 1 of that series derailed their hopes of possibly beating the mighty Golden State Warriors and potentially returning to the NBA Finals. As per Kevin Pelton of ESPN, that series was actually Aldridge’s deepest run in the playoffs, so it was really unfortunate that Leonard went down with that ankle injury.
By the end of that period, Aldridge was in San Antonio, having left the Blazers as the most coveted free agent on the market in the summer of 2015 to sign with a Spurs team two years removed from winning a championship. The addition of Aldridge figured to push San Antonio to a new level after a relatively down 2014-15 by its standards (55-27), and it did: The Spurs won a franchise-record 67 games in Aldridge's first season with the team, tied for the seventh-most wins in NBA history.
There was only one problem: The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors were busy setting the league record with 73 wins, leaving San Antonio seventh in NBA history but second in the Western Conference. That meant a brutal matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference semifinals, where the Thunder upset the Spurs before nearly doing the same to the Warriors. With Kevin Durant in the Bay and Kawhi Leonard sidelined after spraining his ankle on Zaza Pachulia's infamous closeout into his landing spot in Game 1 of the 2017 Western Conference finals, San Antonio got swept in the deepest playoff run of Aldridge's career.
With Aldridge entering the twilight stages of his career in the past couple of years, countless rumors of him being potentially traded would always come up in media platforms. That is certainly as expected, especially with the Spurs fielding in young talented players like Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, and Lonnie Walker IV.
A trade never happened, but Aldridge and the Spurs front office eventually reached a contract buyout agreement last month. It was not the ending to a productive partnership, but the writing was already on the wall with this move. In his last few games with the Spurs this season, Aldridge was demoted to a role off the bench, and logged in a measly amount of playing time.
As a matter of fact, Aldridge only logged in 25.9 minutes in the 21 games that he played for the Spurs this season, which is his lowest since his rookie year during the 2006-07 season. Aldridge only averaged 13.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.9 blocks per contest with the Spurs, and this drastic dip in his production on the court was also a result of the fact that his role greatly diminished in San Antonio this season.
Aldridge would join the Nets following his contract buyout with the Spurs, a move that gave Brooklyn the post scorer that they lack this season. By joining a powerhouse quartet in Durant, Irving, Harden and Griffin, Aldridge’s arrival even bolstered the Nets’ chances of going all the way to the NBA Finals this year, and potentially winning it all, especially with all the star power they have on their powerhouse roster.
As per Dan Devine of The Ringer, Aldridge will be known in NBA history as a multi-faceted post scorer who has both the size and the skill set to inflict damage on opponents, especially on the defensive end of the floor.
Aldridge’s game came to be viewed as somewhat anachronistic, as the focus of scoring in the NBA moved from the low post and midrange to beyond the 3-point arc. But he remained a player of consequence throughout nearly his entire career—a viable scoring threat, valuable offensive piece, and underrated defender until age and injury started to chip away at his game. (Even then, he showed signs of being able to contribute as a reimagined stretch-5, knocking down nearly 39 percent of his 3-point tries over the last two years with a newfound comfort and volume.)
At 6-foot-11 and 250 pounds, a level of bulk that belied the balletic grace he evinced as he pivoted and pirouetted, Aldridge presented a rare package of size, skill, and scoring touch, averaging at least 17 points per game for 13 straight seasons. Watching him work from the left block was like attending a master class in low- post footwork: Year after year, he bedeviled the best interior defenders in the business with an evil array of feints, counters, step-throughs, and turnaround fadeaways. Once he’d created space, he’d rise up, flicking the jumper with that signature, impossibly high release afforded by his 7-foot-5 wingspan—a skyscraping delivery that even the best of the best couldn’t touch when he was feeling it.
As for the Nets organization, there is no doubt that they have been incredibly supportive of Aldridge’s decision to prioritize his health over everything. After all, basketball is not the only important thing in Aldridge’s life. The 35-year old veteran combo big man also has a family and children, and it is very important for Aldridge not to put his health and body in a great risk so that he can be with his family for the years to come.
But if we are to talk about the Nets’ chances of competing for the NBA Finals this season, it is really unfortunate that they will be losing Aldridge. Still, they have three superstars in the peak of their abilities, a solid coach in Steve Nash, and an underrated supporting cast who can shoot and score the rock from almost anywhere.
After their recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nets will be going back home to host Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets. After that match, they will then embark on a three-game road trip that will feature tough games against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans, and excellent combo forward Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors.

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Jentsch Group No Net's Topics in American History
First of all, I have to give guitarist and composer Chris Jentsch some credit for an ingenious album cover design. You don't notice it at first because it's so, well, generic, and it took me a while to get it. Look carefully and you'll eventually notice the significance of the title, Topics in American History, and how the bland, out of focus image is straight off any number of textbooks. I didn't really notice the CD for quite some time--it just doesn't jump out at you like so many other album covers do. It's a wallflower of a design, and it's deceptive since the music inside is so smart, so unusual and so distinctly American.
The subtle joke is that Jentsch earned a degree in history from Gettysburg College, but the seriousness beyond that joke is that Jentsch has written seven distinctive jazz compositions based on historical events. That's why these complex and detailed compositions are christened with names such as "1491," "Manifest Destiny" and "Lincoln-Douglas Debates." He's named his ensemble the Jentsch Group No Net, which is also sly because it's a nonet--not including him. Everything about this album possesses that same sly humor, that cerebral playfulness where everything is more rewarding when you take a much closer look the second time. Like with that cover.
This recording was captured live at the Shapeshifter Lab and IBeam in Brooklyn, which was the premiere for this work. It's rich and heady in sound, skirting just on the intimate side of big band jazz, with plenty of solo flavors added from flutes, clarinets and horns. Jentsch's electric guitar isn't shy about its rough edges, and there are times when he's playing more rock than jazz. He has that same economy with notes and love for sustain that reminds me of David Gilmour, and the wails from his guitar often split the ideas of the piece into two symbiotic halves. Often he'll let someone else drag the machine back into the jazz lane, perhaps a nice sax solo from Jason Rigby or a fluid run on the piano by Jacob Sacks, but Jentsch will grab the wheel in jerk it back toward the fast lane whenever he has a point to make.
It's those points that make Topics such a rich work. By delving into the liner notes, you'll notice the historical context of each piece. "Tempest-Tost" is a play on the inscription at the base of the Statue of Liberty, for instance, a poetic reference to those huddled masses crossing the Atlantic. "Dominos" examines the strategies behind the Cold War, the "existential dread" as Jentsch describes it. One of the most intriguing subjects--or should we call it a chapter--is "Suburban Diaspora," which explores the idea that the growth of suburbia as a result of the Baby Boom created new "shared heritages." That sounds like a subject I'd love to study in more depth, and that's the most fascinating part of this excellent album, that it can teach you so much about history without uttering a single word.


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New American Economy (NAE) released a report documenting the critical impact immigrants have on the Upstate economies of Buffalo and Syracuse through their contribution to population growth, high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power. This report was released in conjunction with the launch of Map the Impact—an NAE campaign to highlight the power of immigrants in communities across the country through state- and sector-specific data available for every congressional district in the nation.
See key findings for New Americans in Buffalo and Syracuse below.
- Between 2000 and 2014, immigrants and refugees helped offset population decline—while the U.S.-born population declined by 4.9 percent, the foreign-born population grew by 32.3 percent.
- Foreign-born residents in Buffalo contributed $3.1 billion to the metro area’s GDP in 2014.
- In 2014, foreign-born households contributed $408.7 million in federal taxes, and $223.3 million in state and local taxes. They also held $1.4 billion in spending power.
- Foreign-born residents also support federal social programs. In 2014, foreign-born residents in metro Buffalo contributed $146.4 million to Social Security and $42.1 million to Medicare.
- There are 2,691 foreign-born entrepreneurs in Buffalo, and their businesses generated $121 million in business income in 2014.
- Between 2000 and 2014, the increase in the foreign-born population raised the total housing value in metro Buffalo by $964.5 million.
- Because of the role foreign-born residents play in the workforce helping companies keep jobs on U.S. soil, the foreign-born residents in metro Buffalo had helped create or preserve 3,116 local manufacturing jobs that would have otherwise vanished or moved elsewhere.
- In 2014, foreign-born residents in Syracuse contributed $1.7 billion to the metro area’s GDP.
- The foreign-born population contributed $140.4 million in federal taxes and $93.9 million in state and local taxes, in 2014, and held $607.8 million in spending power.
- In 2014, foreign-born residents in Syracuse contributed $89.2 million to Social Security and $22.4 million to Medicare.
- Between 2000 and 2014, the increase in the foreign-born population raised the total housing value in metro Syracuse by $406.5 million.
- In Syracuse, the 1,681 foreign-born entrepreneurs generated $22.3 million in business income in 2014.
- By 2014, the 40,815 foreign-born residents in metro Syracuse had helped create or preserve 1,877 local manufacturing jobs that would have otherwise vanished or moved elsewhere.
Read the full report here.
Buffalo and Syracuse are included in a group of 20 communities selected in the Gateways for Growth Challenge, an opportunity from NAE and Welcoming America that invited communities across the United States to apply for research and technical assistance to support strategies for welcoming and integrating new Americans.


Center for Arms Control and Non Proliferation Senior Policy Analyst Laicie Olson was quoted by the AP in “Doomsday defense cuts loom large for select 12” By Donna Cassata–August 14, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — For the dozen lawmakers tasked with producing a deficit-cutting plan, the threatened “doomsday” defense cuts hit close to home. The six […]
Last night, I appeared on “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” in a segment with Pentagon Correspondent Chris Lawrence on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The piece covers recent remarks by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague that Iran has been carrying out covert tests of missiles capable of delivering a nuclear payload, as well as the YouTube “unveiling” of a secret Iranian missile silo.
Watch the piece here or on Wolf’s blog:
On June 29, 2011, Senior Policy Analyst Laicie Olson appeared on “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” in a segment with Pentagon Correspondent Chris Lawrence on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. You can watch the entire video below or here on “The Situation Room” blog.
(Washington, D.C) – The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation released today a detailed budget analysis in response to the Obama administration’s release of its Fiscal Year 2012 defense spending request.
by Laicie Heeley Those seeking further details on changes in the Pentagon budget received some satisfaction today in a briefing delivered by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey. Secretary Panetta revealed that the budget, expected to be released in full detail on February 13, will contain […]


Max de Radigue s is a Belgian cartoonist and publisher for L'employe Du Moi and Sarbacane. His work is for both adults and children, alike. In September 2009, he was invited for a one year residency at the prestigious Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, USA. He recounted this year in his book Meanwhile In White River Junction, which was part of the official selection for the 2012 Angoule me International Comics Festival. He currently lives in Brussels, Belgium.
"This Belgian import has a simple story and cleanly drawn style, yet delivers an utterly mysterious fascination, great for kids on the older end of the 7-12 range."--The New York Times ''Stig & Tilde is a delightful coming-of-age story told with humour and charm ... every page brings an evocative surprise that warmly depicts the unexplored territory of growing up.'' - Lorena Alvarez, creator of the Nightlights series


True-Brace is used as mechanical bridging for studs.
Telling Industries, LLC announces a new innovation, True-Brace Bridging.
True-Brace is used as mechanical bridging for studs. Typically, U-Channel or CRC is attached to studs via clips or a weld to eliminate stud rotation and minor axis bending under wind or axial loads. The 1 1/2" True-Brace is passed through the stud knockout and snapped securely into place with Telling’s patent pending technology, saving time and money.
True-Brace features an innovative, highly engineered design that securely locks the True-Brace into the stud slot hole without the need for clips or welding for most non-structural applications.


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2:10-16 Impure seducers and their abandoned followers, give themselves up to their own fleshly minds. Refusing to bring every thought to the obedience of Christ, they act against God's righteous precepts. They walk after the flesh, they go on in sinful courses, and increase to greater degrees of impurity and wickedness. They also despise those whom God has set in authority over them, and requires them to honour. Outward temporal good things are the wages sinners expect and promise themselves. And none have more cause to tremble, than those who are bold to gratify their sinful lusts, by presuming on the Divine grace and mercy. Many such there have been, and are, who speak lightly of the restraints of God's law, and deem themselves freed from obligations to obey it. Let Christians stand at a distance from such.
11. which are—though they are.
greater—than these blasphemers. Jude instances Michael (Jude 9).
railing accusation—Greek, "blaspheming judgment" (Jude 9).
against them—against "dignities," as for instance, the fallen angels: once exalted, and still retaining traces of their former power and glory.
before the Lord—In the presence of the Lord, the Judge, in reverence, they abstain from judgment [Bengel]. Judgment belongs to God, not the angels. How great is the dignity of the saints who, as Christ's assessors, shall hereafter judge angels! Meanwhile, railing judgments, though spoken with truth, against dignities, as being uttered irreverently, are of the nature of "blasphemies" (Greek, 1Co 4:4, 5). If superior angels dare not, as being in the presence of God, the Judge, speak evil even of the bad angels, how awful the presumption of those who speak evil blasphemously of good "dignities." 2Sa 16:7, 8, Shimei; Nu 16:2, 3, Korah, &c., referred to also in Jude 11; Nu 12:8, "Were ye (Aaron and Miriam) not afraid to speak evil of My servant Moses?" The angels who sinned still retain the indelible impress of majesty. Satan is still "a strong man": "prince of this world"; and under him are "principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world." We are to avoid irreverence in regard to them, not on their account, but on account of God. A warning to those who use Satan's name irreverently and in blasphemy. "When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul."