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During this time of lockdowns and ‘stay at home orders’ we are learning to appreciate our freedoms and treasure shared time together.
‘Creative Friends’ is seizing this chance of eased COVID restrictions to open its annual art exhibition, this year appropriately titled ‘Unmasked’, at the Narrabri Art and Craft Gallery this Friday night.
This group of diverse and dedicated people get together, when possible, on Thursdays at the art and craft workroom to make art and inspire and support each other.
Individually, their paintings and drawings come in a variety of styles and subjects generated from a range of personal experiences.
The exhibiting artists are Zachariah Buckman, Judy Nobilo, Barbara Francis, Helen Smith, Heather Tailby, Jenny Grellman, Carolyn Davis, Robin Stieger, Christine Fry, Judith Cameron, Leone Buckman, Olwyn Campie, Elizabeth McPhee and Craig Salmon.
“We are happy to be coming out of isolation and hope to visually share some beauty, mystery, familiarity and humour with our Narrabri community,” spokesperson Robin Stieger said.
“Everyone is welcome and if you can’t make it to the opening on Friday evening we will see you at the gallery over the weekend September 25 and 26 between 10am and 3pm.
“‘Unmasked’ will also be open weekdays from 10am to 3pm,” she said.
“Thank you to the Narrabri Art and Craft Society, the volunteers who keep the place running through thick and thin.”
See more from Narrabri Art and Craft Society:
- Shire council donates rates to local not-for-profit community groups
- ‘The New Normal’ exhibition unveiled by Creative Friends
- First solo exhibition a sell-out success for artist | PHOTOS

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- Sprinkle with cheese and place in oven for 20 minutes at 300°F.
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- Developed and designed for a woman’s performance fit, ensuring comfort and specific fit for long or short tour riding.
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- Newly developed lightweight rubber sole with textured grip for excellent anti-slip performance and stability on and off the bike.
- PU midsole for comfort and integrated steel shank for enhanced sole rigidity.
- High modulus midsole follows shape of foot and incorporates structured metal shank reinforcement.
- Specially designed removable anatomic EVA footbed and Lycra® lining on top for comfort and moisture-wicking.
- The Stella Valencia Waterproof is CE certified to Cat 2 CE Certified to 89/686/ECC EU Directive.

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Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear the exceptional scholar’s perspective on the future of the science and treatment of mood disorders which vastly burden our society.
Professor Allan Young is a psychopharmacologist and the Director of the Centre for Affective Disorders in the Department of Psychological Medicine in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. Prof Young is the clinical academic lead in the Psychological Medicine and Integrated Care Clinical Academic Group in the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust where he is also a Consultant Psychiatrist and the head of the National Affective Disorders Tertiary Clinic.
Professor Young’s research interests focus on the cause and treatments for severe psychiatric illnesses, particularly mood disorders like depression. He has received research grant funding from the UK Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, and numerous other respected funding agencies worldwide. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed publications and a number of books about psychopharmacology and affective disorders.According to the 2014 Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher list, Professor Young was recently ranked as one of the world’s leading scientific minds in the field of Psychiatry and Psychology.
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In June we took a family trip to the New York / New Jersey area. We were really wanting to visit Derek's brother and his family, and wanted to show the kids lots of historical sites too.
We flew into Newark, and took a train into Manhattan. We were headed into the city dragging all of our luggage right as all the commuters were headed out, so it was tricky making our way through the crowds. The line for a taxi outside the train station was huge, so we decided to start walking to our hotel thinking that we could probably catch a taxi somewhere on the way. And then it started raining. After walking a half hour in the rain, dragging all of our luggage with us, we decided to stop and get get dinner. We found a yummy pizza place and were happy to eat some warm food. The rain finally slowed to a drizzle and we decided to just walk the rest of the way to the hotel. We were SO glad when we finally got there!
We were able to get changed into dry clothes, and take a breather before heading out for dinner and a night in Time Square.
The next day we took a water cruise around Manhattan and saw the Statue of Liberty up close, along with the New York skyline.
We loved it!
We took a taxi and saw Grand Central Station,
and then took the subway to ground zero.
Freedom Tower was very cool. It wasn't open yet, but the contruction on the outside had been completed.
on the subway
Next we hopped on the subway and made our way to Central Park.
the Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park
After an afternoon in Central Park we stopped back at the hotel to change our clothes and headed to the broadway musical of Wicked, grabbing a bite to eat along the way.
Ethan and Julia went to Wicked with me, while Chase and Derek went to visit the former FAO Schwarz, now a giant Toys R Us.
The next day we visited New York's Museum of Natural History.
That night we walked over the the Atlantic Highlands marina and saw the New York skyline across the bay.
We spent the night at the Greccos' house, and Chase enjoyed playing with their grandkids for a few hours the next day before we left.
We did a little driving tour of places Derek used to go as a kid.
First stop was Henry Hudson Springs.
And of course we had to visit the Sandy Hook beach.
That night we headed to Mark (Derek's brother) and Jill's house. Their kids had a fun night already planned with a group of youth from their church, so Ethan and Julia tagged along.
The next day we all headed to Ocean City, New Jersey for a fun day at the beach.
After we'd had enough time in the water and sand we headed over to the boardwalk and ate dinner, and let the kids go on some rides.
This was the most relaxed day of our trip, and probably our favorite!
ice cream on the boardwalk!
The next day we all drove to Philadelphia to see the historical sites.
seeing the Liberty Bell
This wasn't super exciting for Chase, so thankfully he occupied himself with some coloring, and some look and find books.
We all had lunch at the Reading Terminal Market before Mark and Jill and kids had to head back home for a few hours.
We drove to Washington DC and walked all around the national mall seeing the Washington monument, the new World War II memorial, and the Lincoln memorial.
Mark and Jill drove to DC that night, and the next day we all went to the National Air and Space museum.
We visited the National Archives and saw the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, among other historical documents. (No photos are allowed inside.)
That evening we were able to see the White House and the Capital.
seeing Chinatown, which was right by our hotel
The next day we visited Ford's theater where Lincoln was shot, and then visited a Lincoln museum across the street where he spent the last days of his life.
Next up was the Museum of American History.
Harry Potter costumes!
the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz
the Sun Stone
And Chase's favorite part of the day... getting a Ninja Turtle popsicle from a street vendor!

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ELEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING
Edited by: B.H.V. Topping
Nonlinear Multilevel Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams
J.Y.K. Lam, P.L. Ng and A.K.H. Kwan
Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, China
J.Y.K. Lam, P.L. Ng, A.K.H. Kwan, "Nonlinear Multilevel Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 164, 2007. doi:10.4203/ccp.86.164
Keywords: multilevel analysis, reinforced concrete beams, sectional analysis, stiffness degradation, unloading.
This paper presents a nonlinear multilevel analysis method for reinforced concrete beams whereby the members are divided into sub-elements and sectional analysis is utilised to evaluate load-deflection response and stiffness degradation. The concept of the multilevel analysis method based on substructuring technique  as a means of solving a discretized continuum problem which involves a large number of unknowns by breaking it down into a series of lower level problems is introduced.
In the present study, the nonlinear multilevel analysis is applied to the analysis of a reinforced concrete member. It comprises two levels of the nonlinear substructuring technique and involves nonlinear member analysis and nonlinear sectional analysis. The member is divided into a number of sub-elements. The sectional analysis is conducted to evaluate the current stiffness of the sub-elements. Having determined the stiffness of all sub-elements, the condensed member is formulated again and assembled into the global structure for the member analysis.
To obtain the actual load-deflection response of reinforced concrete members, the nonlinear stress-strain relations of concrete and reinforcing steel with unloading-reloading characteristics are taken into account at the sectional level. The rationale behind this is that when a reinforced concrete member is subjected to flexure, at cracking load level, the concrete at the tension side of the critical section starts to crack and the neutral axis moves to certain stable position. The adjacent sections which remain uncracked may unload. On further loading, the concrete in the compression zone of the critical section becomes inelastic. After reaching the peak loading capacity, the concrete in the compression zone gradually deteriorates. This causes the neutral axis depth to keep on increasing such that the distance of the tension reinforcement from the neutral axis continuously decreases and eventually the axial strain in the tension reinforcement starts to decrease and thereby causing strain reversal. Such strain reversal could have significant effects on the post-peak behaviour as well as the displacements of the reinforced concrete member .
Examples of reinforced concrete beams are presented to demonstrate the applicability of the nonlinear multilevel analysis. The multilevel analysis method can be extended to the analysis of prestressed concrete beams and time-dependent behaviour of beams and frames.
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Author : Aldo Compagnoni
" The availability of large quantities of freely available data is revolutionizing the world of ecological research. Open data maximizes the opportunities to perform comparative analyses and meta-analyses. Such synthesis efforts will increasingly exploit “population data”, which we define here as time series of population abundance. Such population data plays a central role in testing ecological theory and guiding management decisions. One of the richest sources of open access population data is the USA Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network. However, LTER data presents the drawback common to all ecological time-series: extreme heterogeneity derived from differences in sampling designs. We experienced this heterogeneity first hand, upon embarking on our own comparative analysis of population data. Specifically, we noticed that heterogeneities in sampling design made datasets hard to compare, and therefore hard to search and analyze.
To alleviate these issues, we created popler (POPulation time series from Long-term Ecological Research): an online PostgreSQL database (henceforth “popler online database”), and associated R client (henceforth “popler R package”). popler accommodates raw population time-series data using the same structure for all datasets. "
Read the full post: https://ropensci.org/blog/2019/08/13/popler/

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text: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ¿ Shares of telecommunications-service provider Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. fell Monday after a Raymond James analyst downgraded shares to "Market Perform" from "Outperform," citing a recent increase in the stock's value. The company's shares fell 62 cents, or 3.6 percent, to $16.68. In a client note, Raymond James analyst Frank G. Louthan IV said the company's shares have risen "significantly" in the past few weeks and are up 53 percent year-to-date ¿ much higher than the average increase of its peers' shares. "With the stock up 53 percent year-to-date, compared to the market up 19 percent, we do not expect similar levels of outperformance going forward," he said. Louthan said that Consolidated Communications' plans for IPTV, or Internet protocol television ¿ a technology that can deliver television content over the Internet ¿ and the possibility that it will be involved in some energy-related projects will help its sales over time. The near-term benefit from these initiatives to the company is already factored into the share price, though, he added.

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Anison singer May’n will release her twentieth single, featuring her ending theme songs for “PRIDE OF ORANGE” and “Shikizakura”, on November 24th.
Anison singer May’n will release a new single on November 24th.
Orange‘s title track, written by May’n herself, currently serves as the ending theme song for ice hockey-themed anime “PRIDE OF ORANGE”. Both editions of the single will contain the B-side Shikizakura, itself the ending theme for an anime series of the same name, and an as-yet-untitled third song.
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Oral Sex- Risks and Associated Dangers
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Some Interesting Facts about forms of Viral Hepatitis
Commonly Asked Questions About Sex During Pregnancy
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Herbal Supplement for Low libido in Women
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Facts on the Pill for Women’s Sex Drive
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Which Are the Trichomoniasis Symptoms After Treatment
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A map is a drawing. It shows what it looks like on a part of the earth. However, there are not only maps of the earth, but also of other planets and moons: a map of the moon, a map of Mars and so on. A map of an ocean is a nautical chart.
Anyone who makes a map is a cartographer. The science of this is called cartography. First you have to know what an area looks like: For example, what roads and rivers there are, whether there are houses or even towns there, whether some areas of land are higher than others.
Then you draw the map. In the process, many things are described more simply than they are in reality. A river is a thin blue line on the map. In fact, not all rivers are blue, and they are not all the same width. But it is easy for the reader of the map to immediately recognise a blue line as a river.
It is important to know what scale a map is. After all, the map cannot be the same size as the country it describes. For example, if a map has a scale of 1:10,000, this means that what is 1 centimetre long on the map is actually 10,000 centimetres, i.e. 100 metres long. You also look at the compass direction. On most maps, north is at the top, south at the bottom, west at the left and east at the right. A book with many maps is also called an atlas.


MRP Sequencer is a software step sequencer conceptually very similar to vintage analogue step sequencers such as the ARP 1601/1603 and Korg SQ10, and recent digitally controlled step sequencers such as the Frostwave Fatcontroller and Colin Fraser's P3. MRP Sequencer goes a little beyond the feature set of most step sequencers. It can accomodate sequences of up to 64 steps, track count limited only by processing power, output MIDI port and channel can be set per step, select-modify paradigm enables any set of steps to be, affected by editing operations extensive randomisation/variation functions, clean graphical user interface, and a text user interface enables full scripting.
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A man who raped a girl in a nursery had ‘a special relationship’ with the child, which Ofsted and a council knew about, according to a new report.
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board today published a serious case review into the actions of Paul Wilson, who worked at a nursery in Birmingham, where he raped a girl.
The report has stated that the nursery, Ofsted and the local authority should have raised the alarm when it became known that Wilson was close to the girl.
But it also commented that the responsibility for the crime does lie with the man who committed the crime, who 'took advantages of weaknesses in the system'.
Wilson, aged 21 at the time, was jailed for life in 2011 after pleading guilty to raping the child in the nursery, and 47 counts of grooming teenage girls over the internet.
More top news
A soldier whose legs were blown off says he’s been left wheelchair-bound for eight months because of delays in getting his new limbs fitted.
Four individuals who were caught by police leaving a pub after celebrating a robbery they committed, have been jailed.
A haulage firm owner from Leicestershire says he expects the migrants crisis in Calais to be a problem for years to come.

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Chefs in Shorts to Be Held at Boston's Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, June 14, 2013
A barbecue-based competition is returning to the Seaport District of Boston in June, and as always, some of the area's best-known chefs will be participating.
On Friday, June 14, the 16th annual Chef in Shorts will take place at The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, with the event beginning at 7:00 PM. The competition will include a grill-off between chefs who create their favorite dishes, with desserts, beer, and wine also being available to guests in addition to the BBQ items. A few of the chefs who will be at Chefs in Shorts include Jay Silva (Bambara), Jose Duarte (Taranta), Andy Husbands (Tremont 647), William Kovel (Catalyst), Sara Ross (Kickass Cupcakes), Paul Wahlberg (Alma Nove and Wahlburgers), and many others.
Tickets to the 2013 Chefs in Shorts cost $70 (complimentary beer, wine, and culinary tastings included in the price), with proceeds helping support Future Chefs, whose mission is to help prepare urban youth in the Boston area for careers in the culinary world. Tickets can be ordered via the link below:
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Ghana is known for its stunning scenery, diverse animal life and miles of sandy beaches along a beautiful coastline. Additionally, the country has a rich history and culture, recently becoming one of the favorite destinations for African Americans. However, the country can offer much more than that, as luxury restaurants in Ghana are also an option for locals and visitors.
Opened in 2020, The Padrino is one of the newest luxury restaurants in Ghana, which started in Accra as a haven for luxury connoisseurs, foodies, cigar aficionados and West African celebrities.
Ghanaian celebrities love Juliet Ibrahim (Ghanaian actress, producer and singer), Nana Aba Anamoah (News Host, Broadcaster, Media Personality), Yvonne Nelson (a Ghanaian actress), and Kwesi Arthur (a Ghanaian rapper) are regulars. Africa’s most awarded hip hop star, Sarkodie celebrated his birthday at El Padrino with an intimate dinner for family and friends.
Open daily from noon for lunch until late at night, El Padrino also hosts special events, including cognac tastings, new product launches, private functions and corporate dinners.
The restaurant has a temperature-controlled glass-enclosed room that displays an extensive selection of Cuban cigars and cigarillos. Additionally, they offer a diverse range of tobacco blends and cigar types such as Cohiba and Montecristo allowing novices and aficionados to indulge in the absolute highest quality in taste, aroma and ambiance.
“We opened our doors shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic which was one of the most challenging times in recent history, especially for the hospitality industry. Fortunately, we have come through this period and have developed a very tight-knit community of customers who appreciate and truly reflect our vision of a luxury dining and entertainment experience,” Paulo Borgi, director of El Padrino, told Travel Black.
According to the manager, El Padrino has become one of the best restaurants in Ghana and a favorite of celebrities and high profile personalities due to its exclusivity, luxury design, fine dining, bar and restaurant. live music.
“Privacy is a priority for celebrities and high profile personalities and El Padrino is a hidden gem for intimate dinners, drinks or gatherings. They also require reservations to avoid overcrowding and adequate spacing between tables for ensuring privacy,” said Borgi.The venue is tucked away in a picturesque corner of the Atlantic Tower in Airport City, a perfect hideaway to escape the hustle and bustle of Accra.
The restaurant offers a decor that exudes luxury with its classic design of rich woods and dark brown and cream leathers. The comfortable sofas and armchairs are reminiscent of the living room of a distinguished home and offer guests maximum relaxation while enjoying their food and drinks.
Borgi revealed that El Padrino offers continental cuisine including steak, seafood, pasta and plenty of fresh and healthy options for lunch and dinner. “The bar is complete with single malt whiskeys, cognac, vintage rums and wines to perfectly accompany a meal or for stand-alone enjoyment.”
The restaurant is also home to the live Jazz & Blues Night event, one of Accra’s landmarks, with the band De Dynamics on Thursday nights followed by DJ Night on Fridays and a live band on Saturdays. Sometimes guests such as KOD or Kwesi Arthur joined the group for a surprise performance.
El Padrino is located at the Atlantic Tower in Airport City, Accra.

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Jerry Day’s Federal Reserve challenge:
If “End the Fed” is to be anything more than a mantra, then we must have a plan in place for how to actually end the fed and what we do after it’s gone.
I weep as I write this – because…
Public announcements claim Tarullo’s exit is no major surprise, although his term as governor would not have expired until the end of 2022!
The New SDR, where as the RMB, AIIB and CIPS will mark their major roles in assisting the emerging markets increase international trade in exchange for the weaker national currencies/goods/services within investment banks, clearing banks, and central banks’ transactions mechanism.
Professional Investor, Michael Pento said “These are the most dangerous markets I have ever witnessed in my entire life. I have been investing more than 25 years”…
In 2010 the international community reached a new monetary consensus that called for a weaker U.S. Dollar, a stronger basket of reserve currencies (SDR)…
The major point I wish to make is that there are nonviolent solutions, options other than simply going to war with other nuclear powers!
The most shocking, if already completely buried, news of the day was that – in yet another confirmation that Goldman Sachs is in charge of the New York Fed – a NY Fed staffer was colluding and leaking confidential, material information to a 29-year-old Goldman vice president, himself a former Federal Reserve employee.
William C. Dudley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York City spoke about “Reforming Culture and Behavior in the Financial Services Industry” as a imperative.

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Wayne Goodwin is the former North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance and now CEO and President of his North Carolina-based company, Seaboard Strategic Consulting, LLC. His company provides insights & guidance on business, finance, government, insurance, politics, and regulatory matters anywhere in the United States.
Prior to joining the Board of Directors for Nelson Taplin Goldwater and creating his own private consulting firm, Goodwin served eight years as North Carolina’s 10th Insurance Commissioner. Elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012, he also previously worked four years as the Assistant Insurance Commissioner and Assistant General Counsel to his predecessor. Overall Goodwin spent 12 years as an insurance regulator.
Before joining the Department of Insurance, he served eight years in the House of Representatives. Elected to four terms, he introduced or sponsored many proposals pertaining to the business of insurance – including items requested by the state’s Insurance Commissioner. Goodwin created and operated his own law practice for 13 years with a focus on workers’ compensation and insurance law.
In 1989, Mr. Goodwin graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with honors in Political Science – a recipient of the prestigious Morehead Scholarship and U.S. Senate/William Randolph Hearst Scholarship – and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1992.
As Insurance Commissioner, he saved North Carolinians over $2.4 Billion, created the State’s highly-successful captive insurance industry, held insurance companies accountable, championed the fight against insurance fraud, and helped his State achieve the lowest average auto insurance premiums in the country and one of the most competitive, stable auto insurance markets in the country. As Insurance Commissioner for a coastal state highly prone to hurricanes, Goodwin negotiated new laws that stabilized the insurance market, promoted availability of coverage, and protected consumers. Further, Commissioner Goodwin has been a strong advocate both for state-based insurance regulation and for independent insurance agents, appointing over 100 insurance agents to advisory committees during his tenure.
He also served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), chaired various committees and working groups, and was the elected Vice Chair of the NAIC Southeast Zone. His duties also included service as State Fire Marshal, making him the voice of 50,000 fire and rescue personnel in the Tar Heel state.
Commissioner Goodwin is married to Melanie Wade Goodwin, also a former legislator and now a Deputy Commissioner and hearing officer for workers’ compensation cases. They have two young children, Madison and Jackson, and reside in Raleigh.


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If you're looking for an alternative to credit and cash cards, then you should test out cryptocurrency. In the present, cryptocurrency is very popular all over the world. Many companies accept payments made using cryptocurrency as a normal currency. Bitcoin is among the most well-known cryptocurrency and that's why an increasing number of customers are putting their money into Bitcoins. With the help of Blockchain, it is possible to make transactions without worrying about security. In this article, we're going to talk about some of the biggest benefits of cryptocurrency.
If you are frequently dealing with brokers and legal representatives and legal representatives, you are aware that they charge hefty transaction charges for each transaction. In addition, you must pay for lots of documentation, commissions as well as brokerage service.
However using cryptocurrency, you will eliminate all middlemen. You'll use a secure network for all your transactions. Every transaction is completely transparent and will not incur heavy transaction charges. Get more info about IDCI Global.
Transfer of Assets
It is very easy to transfer possession of crypto from one owner to another. Blockchain is at the heart of the ecosystems. So, you can carry out every transaction in a secure and safe environment.
The great thing about crypto is the fact that it permits you to include third-party approval in future transactions. If you own this type of currency, you can effortlessly transfer assets without difficulty.
For credit or cash, the bank keeps an accounting of every transaction. These records are stored by the bank you hold your account with. When you conduct a transaction the bank keeps an accounting of it. Even if you're an owner of a business the bank will know how much money is in your account. This is a bad thing in terms of privacy.
The great thing about cryptocurrency is that each transaction is distinct. Every transaction is subject to negotiations on terms. There is a concept called push that is the basis for the exchange of information. No information will be shared with the recipient unless you agree to. Therefore, you'll have absolute privacy and security for your identity.
Low Transaction Fee
If you examine your bank account statement you'll be shocked to find that your bank billed you an amount for every single transaction you've completed in the past. If you conduct a large number of transactions each day and you have a large number of transactions per day, the total amount charged by banks will be very high.
On the other hand charges for transactions in the realm of cryptocurrency are comparatively low. If you contract an external third party to manage your cryptocurrency wallet, you might be required to pay for the service. However, these charges are much less than the fees charged by traditional banks. More info: https://idciplu.com/
Peace of Mind
It is possible to utilize online to send currency without worry. In fact, anyone can utilize this service in the event that they are connected to the internet. All you have to do is understand the basics and understanding of cryptocurrency. In the simplest terms, these are some of the main benefits of making use of cryptocurrency.


ISTANBUL — Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu said yesterday during a visit to an Alevi house of worship, or cemevi, that the city plans to support the building of new cemevis in the next couple of years. Mayor İmamoğlu (CHP) said that he will try to remove obstacles and barriers for construction work as this is an important step to serve Istanbul’s Alevi citizens. This is the first time he has publicly announced such a project. “You know our party’s point of view with regards to beliefs,” said İmamoğlu. “We believe that it is our responsibility to ensure every form of belief can be practiced and confessed in its own house of worship.”
In Turkey, only officially recognized places of worship are entitled to government funding and support from the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). The Directorate maintains oversight of religious affairs and administers officially recognized places of worship. In practice, this means that the state finances and builds, mostly, recognized Sunni Islamic houses of worship and directs religious education, teachings, and weekly sermons.
Turkey’s Alevis, who practice a Shia interpretation of Islam, are a sizable religious component but are not recognized as such by Diyanet. The official policy is that cemevis are community and cultural centers and not houses of worship. Over the last couple of years, however, there have been positive movement towards official recognition. The Aegean municipality of Izmir has granted official recognition for some cemevis as houses of worship and gave them subsequent public assistance. In Istanbul, Mayor İmamoğlu’s predecessors assigned construction lots for cemevis in recent years. These were, however, not given an official status.
The question remains whether Mayor İmamoğlu can convince Istanbul’s municipal council, dominated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the ultra-nationalist Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), to approve his plans.


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Mercy Me is releasing their new album today, inhale (exhale), and their guitarist, Mike Scheuchzer will be joining Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Friday to talk to us about this new release. The band made the most of the quarantine to put together what the industry is saying is their best work yet. It was written, recorded, and produced solely at their cabin featuring hits like “Almost Home” and “Say I Won’t.” It also features some special surprise guests as well.
Coming up on Friday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, we’ll hear about a brand new radio program being added to our Sunday lineup; It’s called Thru the Word and it is the new teaching program of Boca Raton Community Church. Pastor Bill Mitchell joins us to talk about his journey to ministry, preaching, and pastoring a local church.
Mercy Me is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Greenville, Texas. The band consists of vocalist Bart Millard, keyboardist James Bryson, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The band formed in 1994 and released six independent albums prior to signing with INO Records in 2001. The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single, "I Can Only Imagine" which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to double platinum certification.
Pastor Bill Mitchell is a third generation Boca Ratonion. Born and raised locally, he graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a B.A. in Bible and Theology and a Masters of Christian Ministry. His heart is truly to reach out to people both locally through compassion ministries and internationally through mission trips to other countries and bring them to the saving grace of Christ, our Savior. Bill and his wife Elizabeth met at Boca Raton Community Church. They have four wonderful children.
Be inspired by biblical teaching, warm conversation, engaging topics, uplifting music and the latest news reports on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte a live and local radio broadcast, heard every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m. on Moody Radio South Florida, 89.3. Start your day with spiritual encouragement, interesting discussions on current topics, and Christ-centered music. Don’t miss Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on 89.3 WRMB!


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If you are actually flying from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Addis Ababa and Washington, DC, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
Flight time from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC is 17 hours 15 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from ADD to IAD is 17 hours 15 minutes (Operated by Ethiopian Airlines)
How long does it take to fly from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC?
Non-stop flight time from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC is around 17 hours 15 minutes.
This is the average non-stop flight time from Addis Ababa to either of the major airports that serves Washington, DC.
Distance from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC is approximately 11560 kilometers.
Flights from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Addis Ababa arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Washington, DC is served by 2 international airports.
ADD ➝ IAD
17 hrs 15 mins
Scandinavian Airlines System
ADD ➝ IAD
17 hrs 15 mins
Flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to airports near Washington, DC, United States
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa to airports nearest to Washington, DC is given in the table below
|ADD - ROA||Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport||26 hrs 13 mins||1 Stop|
|ADD - PHL||Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport||21 hrs 45 mins||1 Stop|
|ADD - PIT||Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh International Airport||23 hrs 18 mins||1 Stop|
|ADD - BWI||Baltimore, MD, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport||23 hrs 40 mins||1 Stop|
|ADD - ORF||Norfolk, Norfolk International Airport||23 hrs 5 mins||1 Stop|
Airlines operating flights between Addis Ababa and Washington, DC
Addis Ababa - Washington, DC Timezones & Time Difference
02:33 PM, Wed, 17 Sep, 2014
Addis Ababa Timezone: +03:00
07:33 AM, Wed, 17 Sep, 2014
Washington, DC Timezone: -04:00
ADD to IAD Flight - Addis Ababa Airport to Washington, DC Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Addis Ababa Airport & Washington, DC Airport is given below. Click the map to view Addis Ababa to Washington, DC flight path and travel direction.
Addis Ababa - Lat: 8.9789, Long: 38.7995 Washington, DC - Lat: 38.9534, Long: -77.4477
Find flying time from Bole International Airport or Addis Ababa or any other airport or city in Ethiopia to various other destinations around the world using this flight time calculator.
A list of major Cities/Airports around the world is given below. Click on any of the airport names given below to find the flight distance from Addis Ababa to those airports.


FlightGear 2020.3 Released For This Leading Open-Source Flight Simulator
While not as elaborate as Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane, FlightGear continues to advance and has a steady following.
With FlightGear 2020.3 there are improvements to the flight models and other simulation systems, Iceland assets have been added, there are various performance improvements to the simulator, improvements for various aircraft, texture caching improvements as well as texture compression, translation support improvements, and a variety of other work to allow for a more polished flight simulator. There are also AI improvements for various aircraft, multiplayer enhancements, a new thread-safe particle manager, and many more aircraft models.
The exhaustive change-log for FlightGear 2020.3 can be found via the project's Wiki. Downloads and more details on the 2020.3 release via FlightGear.org.


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If you live in a condominium or apartment, you may not have the outdoor space normally associated with gardening. But I’m here to tell you…that’s no reason to deprive yourself of a little Mother Nature. Bringing life into a small space just means you have to learn the tricks of container gardening. Keep reading for some quick tips to help grow your (small) green thumb…
First, get containers with drainage holes. You can cover the holes with window screen so the soil doesn’t leak out. Then, combine the containers on the ground with plants hanging overhead or on the side of balconies. A good choice for hanging is wire baskets lined with moss.
Now, for those of you who’ve never grown anything, here’s a big surprise: plants need soil! A good choice for container gardening – and something that also saves space – is soil-less potting mix (learn how to make your own on BHG here). It’s packaged dry so you just add water when you’re ready to go. And when your PLANTS are ready, you won’t be able to contain your enthusiasm!
Now, you’ve got to try and make something grow! But grow what? How? I might kill it! What if it doesn’t like me? Do I have to talk to it? Ah, the pressure!
Well, settle down people… deep breaths. I suggest you start with some annuals. Go to your garden center and ask for plants with long blooming periods. And pick shorter plants since tall plants often need staking.
If you choose perennials – those are plants that last more than one season – grow them in pots that you can move inside when it turns cold. Whatever you decide to grow… it won’t if don’t keep it watered! Containers dry out quickly especially in hot weather. So, get your own version of Green Acres going at your home with container gardening. It may not be farm living…but it certainly looks good!
Do you have any tips for container gardens? Share them below!

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Monya De joins LA Opera as a guest contributor for the month of October and in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
We typically think of opera as a European art and vocation. Composers and singers raised in Vienna conservatories; French and Italian librettos. But, for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting a few of the many illustrious South and Central American influences in opera, artists that we hope you will continue to read about and listen to long after the month’s end. Note: While “Hispanic” refers to all Spanish-speaking people, we prefer to highlight artists from countries which historically have not been as strongly associated with opera.
Diego Luzuriaga composed the first Ecuadorean opera, Manuela y Bolivar (2006). The story centered on Manuela Saenz, a revolutionary who left her husband, started an affair and collaboration with Simon Bólivar, and derailed an attempt on his life.
Luzuriaga, born in 1955, was a 1992 Guggenheim fellow and studied at Columbia University, the École Normale de Musique in Paris, the Manhattan School of Music and the Quito National Conservatory. He has performed and recorded native Andean music as well.
Gloria Criscione Pineda
Pineda is known universally as “Gloria del Paraguay.” A standout singer since childhood as well as a poet, she was appointed by the Pope as the representative for all Latin American artists. Pineda has toured Europe, the East, the United States, and Latin America with a repertoire spanning arias to Paraguayan folk music. She was also one of three sopranos to perform at the Manhattan Center in the “Sopranos Concert for World Peace.” Pineda has released over 30 albums and starred in operettas at the Paraguayan Athenaeum.
“I love art, I love music, it is what makes me reach infinity. There is no vehicle that can achieve a total experience like art, and especially music.” --Gloria Criscione Pineda
Uruguay, tenor, producer, composer
Rivero, born in 1978, sings the role of Manrico opposite Anna Netrebko on the star-studded Deutsche Grammophon recording of Il Trovatore conducted by Daniel Barenboim. He is hailed as an excellent “spinto” tenor (literally “pushed,” meaning a voice large enough to be heard above large musical climaxes). Taking notice, opera producers have already cast him as Radames in Aida and as Don Carlo, among his many other roles. He also sang in Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway production of La Bohème.
Rivero sings next at Opernball Leipzig on October 30, 2021, with later appearances there in Tosca and Carmen.
Mario Chang and Maria José Morales
Guatemala, tenor and soprano, opera company founders
Mario Chang, a bel canto tenor, has sung the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto, Rodolfo in La Bohème (including LA Opera’s 2016 production), Alfredo in La Traviata, and his Metropolitan Opera roles include Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore. He studied at Juilliard, was a member of the Met’s Young Artist Development Program, and won the 2004 Operalia competition at 28 years of age, with a performance Opera News called “sexy.” Chang, whose grandfather was Chinese, once had to show his passport to a conductor who didn’t believe a Chang could look Latino.
Wishing to raise the profile of Guatemala in the opera world, Chang and his wife Morales started the Querido Arte: Compañía de Ópera de Guatemala.
Morales has received several awards for women’s leadership and has performed in operas and in musical galas worldwide, including duets with soprano Tamara Radjenovic in concert at Carnegie Hall, the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro at the National Opera Center, and roles including Gilda in Rigoletto, Mimì in La Bohème and Rosita in the zarzuela Luisa Fernanda. (Zarzuela is a Spanish-language form of musical theater with spoken lines interspersed with operatic singing for storytelling.)
Under Morales and Chang’s leadership, Ópera de Guatemala has produced fully-staged productions of Rigoletto, La Bohème and L’Elisir d’Amore.
Vinay sang Otello in the very first telecast of an entire opera from the Metropolitan Opera in 1948. Tenor Carlo Bergonzi once said that Vinay, a dramatic tenor who died in 1996, had “the only” voice that was qualified to play Otello. He played the role at many top opera houses and is one of two singers to take on both Otello and the baritone role of Iago (late in his career), a feat that opera writers have compared to scaling Mount Everest.
Colombia, soprano, master teacher
Salazar is a winner of the Luciano Pavarotti competition and has performed worldwide. At the age of three, she won a radio singing contest and later moved to Milan to pursue musical studies. She was invited to sing at La Scala in 1982. She started the Asociación Lírica Zoraida Salazar- Dionisio Riol in order to teach young singers the European technique via a winter master class series.
Mexico, composer, violinist
The history of opera in Mexico is rich, but it required some artists to go against the grain in the 19th century. Paniagua was the first Mexican composer to focus on opera, and composed several, including Catalina de Guisa, while also writing 70 masses. His protege, Melesio Morales, was a successful and popular opera composer who also wrote in Italian.
The boy who got up and conducted his afterschool orchestra when the teacher was late as a joke, only to be given a job as assistant conductor, has achieved worldwide fame leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic as music director since the age of 27. Dudamel’s success and many awards, including a name-check in Time’s 100 Most Influential People, has raised the profile of El Sistema, the shorthand for the Venezuelan classical music education system offered free to all schoolchildren. His Venezuelan mentor was José Antonio Abreu. Dudamel, who conducted La Bohème at LA Opera in 2016, was just named musical director of the Paris Opera, signaling a new direction and a brighter spotlight on the 352-year-old institution.
There are so many more individuals beyond this list who deserve recognition for their influence on and accomplishments in this art form. After all, opera doesn't end in one country or on one continent. Opera is global, and the industry should continue to reflect that even after Hispanic Heritage Month ends.
About the Author
Monya De is a writer in Los Angeles. Her work can be viewed at http://www.monyade.com.


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Man seriously injured in East Side shooting
Published 9:52 am, Sunday, June 6, 2010
A man was shot in the chest early Sunday morning after an argument in an East Side parking lot, authorities said.
Danny Price, 47, remains in serious but stable condition at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he was taken after gunfire erupted in the Acadia Place Apartment Homes parking lot, in the 4500 block of Lavender Lane, according to San Antonio police.
Sgt. Daniel Gonzales of the police department said Price, who lives in Killeen but was visiting relatives at Acadia Place, was outside of his light-blue Lincoln Town Car around 6:30 a.m. when a man in his 30s approached him.
Price told police the two men exchanged words, and then the man in his 30s pulled out a weapon and started shooting.
?As far as what preceded the shooting, we don't know at this point,? Gonzales said, adding he believes there may be more to the incident than an argument.
Police said the man ran to his relatives' apartment, but collapsed outside. A relative found him and pulled him inside the door, according to the report, and called 911.
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A new song registered under BLACKPINK was discovered by a fan on May 20th on the official website of KOMCA – the Korea Music Copyright Association.
The song, titled “Fit For,” credits BLACKPINK and American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha as performers, suggesting a collaboration.
Additionally, the song credits THEBLACKLABEL songwriter Danny Chung as a composer. Danny Chung has previously worked on several BLACKPINK releases, including five songs in “THE ALBUM” (“Lovesick Girls,” “How You Like That,” “Love To Hate Me,” “Pretty Savage,” and “Crazy Over You”) and two songs in “BORN PINK” (“Shut Down” and “Pink Venom”).
The rumored collaboration between BLACKPINK and Bebe Rexha has generated significant excitement and anticipation among fans and music listeners.


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Uber has been stripped of its license to operate in the heart of England, London. The regulator said that the ride-sharing company was putting passenger life at risk. The move from the regulators was done on the back of a number of security and safety breaches from Uber.
Transport for London which is the regulatory body said that it had identified a pattern of failures by the US-based ride-sharing app which forced it to conclude that it was not fit to be on the streets to provide service to the people.
Uber has said that it would challenge the decision which is quite “extraordinary and wrong”. The company has been given 21 days to make an appeal but it will continue to provide services to the commuters on the streets of London throughout the process.
A key breach that was found by the regulatory body was that Uber systems allowed the uploading of photos of unauthorized drivers to the accounts of the legitimate drivers. This lets the passengers feel that they had booked an Uber while the real driver was someone else. This instance had occurred on more than 14,000 trips according to the regulatory body which meant that all those trips were uninsured.
Some of these unauthorized drivers had been revoked of their licenses earlier. The authority claims that it had observed yet another major flaw in Uber’s systems that it allowed the dismissed and suspended drivers to create an account in Uber and carry passengers without the company knowing. The regulatory body was also concerned over unspecified insurance-related issues.
Transport for London said that Uber had taken steps to fix the issues in its software earlier as well but the regulatory body seems to be more concerned about the fact that the company’s software systems were very easily manipulated.
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The Story Behind the "Actors, Models & Talent For Christ" Billboards
One spring Saturday in room C123 of the Oregon Convention Center, about 100 wannabe stars are preparing for their big break. Singers warm up their voices, dancers stretch, actors rehearse scripts, and one hopeful switches on the LED headphones on his T-shirt. Then, together, they bow their heads.
“I bet you didn’t think you were going to church today,” talent scout Scott Hamilton tells the group.
Actors, Models & Talent for Christ came to Portland looking for performers aged 4 and up to bring God to the godless entertainment industry and harness the global reach of American media to spread the gospel. The nonprofit holds about 100 such field events nationwide every year, bringing together some 10,000 performers.
The Georgia-based “talent development ministry” wasn’t always Christian. Founded in 1982 as the secular Actors, Models & Talent Competition, the agency helped launch the careers of Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Megan Fox (Transformers). In 2007, AMTC founder Carey Lewis found Christ. Her family—AMTC’s leadership—followed, and they were baptized together in 2008.
AMTC travels the country holding auditions for its biannual Shine conference in Orlando, where pious performers mingle with 50–100 working agents and attend seminars on runway walking and “creating your brand.” At the most recent conference,
leaders also baptized 40 attendees in a hotel swimming pool.
“It’s where New York polish meets the hand of God,” says AMTC executive director Adam She.
John Owens, a 23-year-old groundskeeper who lives in Southeast Portland, came to the audition after seeing one of AMTC’s four Portland billboards. (“We like to do billboards because it’s kind of a spiritual thing,” says She. “We like to see AMTC placed on high.”) Now, watching a video presentation (a past American Idol contestant talks about learning how to market himself; one woman says, “I’ve found my people!”), Owens holds back tears.
“It’s everything I’ve dreamed of,” says Owens, whose rendition of “Let Them See You,” by Christian rock group JJ Weeks Band, impressed the scouts and scored him an invite to Shine.
With a suggested entrance fee of $4,995 plus travel expenses, attending Shine is not cheap. But Owens is determined to be among the dozen Portlanders in Orlando later this year by raising funds from friends, family, and his church. He dreams of performing in a rock and worship road show at the Moda Center.
Will six days in Orlando shoot Owens to stardom?
Says Owens of his chances: “I have hopes and prayers that something will work out.”


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Judgment Day Coming Soon for 'Hannah Montana' Star
Judgment Day Coming SoonFor 'Hannah Montana' Star
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Mitchel Musso -- who starred alongside Miley Cyrus on "Hannah Montana" -- has been charged with 2 counts of drunk driving stemming from his arrest in Burbank, CA earlier this week.
Law enforcement sources tells TMZ ... the Burbank City Attorney has charged Musso with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher -- both misdemeanors.
If convicted on both counts, 20-year-old Musso faces a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The reality, however, is that no first-time DUI offender in LA County is sentenced to jail ... unless there are aggravating circumstances, and our sources says there are no aggravating circumstances here.
Musso will almost certainly be given probation, along with a mandatory alcohol education class and fines.
TMZ broke the story ... Musso was pulled over at 3:43 AM Sunday ... after he allegedly failed to slow down for cops who were directing traffic for an unrelated accident. Cops suspected he was hammered and placed him under arrest.


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Guntersville’s John Bruce and Hartselle took on the top awards from the 2020 Kickoff Classic at Twin Bridges Golf Club on Saturday.
Bruce won low medalist after a playoff with teammate Paul Bruce. John defeated Paul on the second hole of sudden death playoff. Both shot a 66.
Westbrook Christian’s Jackson Bowman (70) finished third, White Plains’ Kenny Okins (71) placed fourth over Hartselle’s Tristen Wisener (71) after a scorecard playoff.
Hartselle had the best score among the teams with a score of 292. Guntersville (296) was runner-up, White Plains (299) finished third, Westbrook (322) placed fourth and Oxford (326) was in fifth.
Locally, Southside shot a 353 led by Michael Rich Jr.’s 78. Glencoe finished with a 364 led by Cole Contris’ 81. Etowah shot a 388 paced by Eli Edge’s 81. Hokes Bluff had three individuals compete with Matthew Jones’ 84 leading the way. Cedar Bluff’s Mark Sawyer shot a 77 as an individual.
Southside wins five-team match
Southside was two shots better than Westbrook Christian in a five-team nine-hole tournament at Twin Bridges Golf Course on Friday.
Cole Contris of Glencoe was the medalist after shooting a 35. Michael Rich Jr. finished second after shooting a 38.
Glencoe finished third in the match after shooting a 175.
Westbrook 15, Pell City 0 (5 innings)
ATTALLA — After defeating Etowah 12-0 Saturday, Westbrook Christian had another offensive explosion against Pell City.
The Warriors (5-4) defeated Pell City 15-0 in five innings at Coach Larry Foster Field.
Samuel Dutton had two hits — including a three-run home run. Will Noles tallied two hits and five RBIs. Brett Vice and Andrew Lockridge had two RBIs each. Lockridge and Fisher Glasgow both had one hit. Joseph Gilchrist added two hits.
Andrew Dutton tossed the first four innings and gave up two hits, struck out seven and walked two. Harrison Beall pitched the final inning and gave up one hit, walked one and fanned one.
Westbrook plays at Sardis at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Springville 8, Etowah 1
ATTALLA — Springville jumped out to a 7-1 after three innings and cruised the rest of the way to top the Blue Devils Saturday night.
Even though Springville had six hits on the night and left nine runners stranded, Etowah (6-2) could not get runs across the plate.
Caleb Freeman had two hits to lead the Blue Devils at the plate.
Jake Goolsby hit two home runs and had five RBIs to lead the Tigers. Owen Prickett also had two hits.
Jordan Nichols went the distance for Springville allowing five hits, one earned run and one walk, while striking out seven.
Cale O’Bryant took the loss on the hill for Etowah after allowing four hits, seven earned runs and six walks after two and two-thirds innings.
Cherokee Co. picks up first win by splitting with Glencoe
GLENCOE — Cherokee County jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first inning of the nightcap of their doubleheader with Glencoe and took advantage six Yellow Jacket errors to earn its first win of the season.
Cherokee County topped Glencoe 12-5 after dropping the first game, 5-3.
The Warriors scattered seven hits with Connor Wilson leading the charge with three hits and a RBI. Julian Bynum added two hits and two RBIs.
Bryant Speer led the Yellow Jackets with three hits and a RBI.
In the first game, Glencoe jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Cherokee County scratched the scoreboard. The Yellow Jackets added two more runs in the sixth to hold off the Warriors.
Luke Simmons led Glencoe with two hits and RBI. He also earned the win on the mound after six innings of work. He allowed one hit and no earned runs, while striking out 13.
Boaz splits 2 games
Boaz defeated Brooks 6-0 after falling to Buckhorn 6-1 on Saturday.
The Pirates are now 6-6 overall.
In the win over Brooks, Easton Hardin led Boaz with three hits. McKane Holland had one hit and two RBIs. Andrew Nuss and Logan Walls each had one hit and one RBI. Andrew Burns tallied two hits while Jackson Sarratt added one hit.
Braden Estes pitched all seven innings for the Pirates. He gave up three hits, struck out four and walked one.
In the loss to Buckhorn, Holland, Burns, Nuss and Cade Whorton had one hit apiece.
Hokes Bluff drops 2 to Georgia schools
JACKSONVILLE — Hokes Bluff narrowly lost two games against Georgia schools at Jacksonville State’s Jim Case Stadium on Saturday.
The Eagles lost to Bremen 4-3 before losing to South Paulding 1-0.
Caleb McGinnis had four hits in the two games combined. Drake Rainey added three hits and one RBI. Koby Addison tallied two hits. Hunter Burke and Payton Lemons had one hit and one RBI each. Clay Rainey, Ashton Gulledge and Will Clemons all had one hit each.
Lemons tossed a complete game against Bremen. He went seven innings, gave up six hits, four runs (two earned), struck out three and walked one.
McGinnis pitched a complete game against South Paulding. He gave up eight hits, one run, struck out five and walked one.
Coosa Christian earns a split on Saturday
RAGLAND — Coosa Christian managed four hits against Ragland in a 13-2 loss to the Purple Devils before bouncing back to top Gaston 10-2 on Saturday.
Carston Lipscomb led Coosa with two hits and four RBIs in the win over Gaston, while Brody Nelson and Dartavious Britton chipped in two hits each.
John David Justus earned the win on the hill after four innings of work. He allowed four hits, one earned run and two walks, while striking out four.
Lipscomb also had two hits for Coosa against Ragland.
Alexandria 3, Gadsden City 2
ALEXANDRIA — Gadsden City’s comeback bid fell short at Alexandria on Saturday.
The Titans were down 3-0 and scored two runs in the fifth, but could push any more across.
Austin Brewer and Paden New each had one hit and one RBI. Eli Barber and Daylon Philpot each had one hit.
Dylan DiGangi led Alexandria with one hit and one RBI.
Kyle Cline pitched four innings for Gadsden City. He gave up one hit, three runs (one earned) and struck out two. New tossed two innings in relief and allowed two hits and struck out one.
Ohatchee 11, West End 10
OHATCHEE — Ohatchee scored two runs in the sixth inning to grab a one-run lead and held on for the win.
West End led 10-4 after scoring eight runs in the top of the third inning. Ohatchee then scored two in the third, three in the fourth and two in the sixth to complete the rally.
Eli Pearce led the Patriots with three hits. Trevor Willett had two hits and one RBI. Tyler Jones and Brady Jenkins both totaled one hit and one RBI. Thad Pearce had two RBIs. Jackson Tidmore finished with one hit.
Willett (1.1 innings) and Pearce (4.2 innings) each pitched for West End.
Glencoe 14, Hokes Bluff 0 (5 innings)
Glencoe opened its season with a shutout win over rival Hokes Bluff on Saturday.
The Yellow Jackets scored eight runs in the fifth inning to force the 10-run mercy rule.
Caroline Phillips had four hits and five RBI to lead Glencoe at the plate. Abi Bunt added three hits and one RBI. Kayla Traylor and Kaylee Higdon both had one hit and two RBIs. Jaxson Sizemore and Summer Crump each tallied two hits and one RBI.
Hylan Higdon tossed a complete game for Glencoe. She allowed two hits and struck out six while walking one.
Madison Ingram and Maddie Smith each had one hit for Hokes Bluff (5-2).
Glencoe hosts Wellborn at 5 p.m. Monday. Hokes Bluff welcomes Sand Rock at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Albertville picks up two wins on Saturday
PLAINVIEW — Albertville improved to 11-3-1 after picking up a shutout victory over Collinsville and a one-run win over Grissom on Saturday.
Elaina Collins hit a two-run home run to spark a six-run second inning to give the Aggies a comfortable 8-0 lead before cruising to a 14-0 victory in five innings over Collinsville. Collins had two hits and four RBIs in the game, while McKenna Ponder had four hits and three RBIs for Albertville.
The Aggies then scored a run in the fourth and fifth inning to edge Grissom 2-1.
Avery Dickerson pitched a complete game allowing three hits, one earned run and two walks, while striking out five. She also led Albertville at the plate with two hits.
Southside picks up wins in tournament
WETUMPKA — Southside earned a few wins in the Wetumpka Invitational on Saturday.
The Panthers defeated Rehobeth 5-4 and Chilton County 9-7 after losing to Pinson Valley 4-2 and Hayden 10-4.
In the win over Chilton County, Lynnsey Hunt had two hits and two RBI. Julia Hurley and Macie Herren both had two hits and one RBI. Lexi Darnell picked up the win in relief.
Sydney Yancey totaled one hit and two RBIs against Rehobeth. Kaylee Brown had one hit and one RBI. Alexis Rennhack earned the win in the circle.
Brown, Yancey and Hunt each tallied one hit in the Pinson Valley loss. Karlee Thompson added one RBI. Jayln Allen took the loss for the Panthers.
In the loss to Hayden, Thompson had two hits and a RBI to lead the Panthers. Darnell took the loss after two innings of work. She allowed three hits, two earned runs and a walk.
Thomasville 7, Boaz 4
Boaz fell to Thomasville on Saturday.
The Pirates scored three runs late, but couldn’t pull off the comeback.
Jenna Pierce led the Pirates with one hit and two RBIs. Taylor Rutledge and Grace Prince had one hit and one RBI each. Gracie Duncan, Emmorie Burke, Jaycce Kilgore and Sydney Noles all chipped in one hit apiece.
Pierce tossed four innings in the circle. She allowed three hits, seven runs (all earned), struck out eight and walked five.
Southside 4, Mountain Brook 4
Southside tied with Mountain Brook in the Battle of the Brook tournament final Saturday.
Isaac Franklin, Kevin Laby, Anders Dongsgaard and Kurt Franklin each scored one goal for the Panthers (8-1-1). John Doster and Dongsgaard each had assists.
Southside dropped its first match of the season earlier in the day to Oak Mountain, 3-2. Carter Huffstutler scored both goals for the Panthers.
Southside will host Ashville on Tuesday.
BOYS JV SOCCER
Glencoe wins Sylacauga JV Challenge
SYLACAUGA — Glencoe improved to 6-0 on the year after picking up two wins Saturday to earn the Sylacauga JV Challenge title. The Yellow Jackets blanked Lincoln 3-0 in the early match and then topped Weaver 3-2 in a shootout.
Aiden Cornutt scored three goals combined in the two games. Lance Cochran added two goals in the early game for the Yellow Jackets.
The two goals Glencoe allowed against Weaver were the first two of the season for the Jackets, who will face Weaver again on Tuesday on the road.


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So I'm going to deviate a little bit from talking about technology, or things related to technology, and talk about coffee. I know, I know, not exactly a huge deviation, coffee is to coding as...I dunno something very important.
I moved to the East Village in New York a little over a year ago, and have spent the last year scouring the neighborhood for the best coffee. I have tried to sample as many different brews as possible in search of the best - and the list below is what I have come up with.
It should be noted that I am an avid cappuccino drinker and I am therefore using a cappuccino as my baseline at the places below. In fact, any time I say "coffee" you can assume I mean "cappuccino".
So, in a very particular order:
138 2nd Ave
Brewing: La Colombe
This is a new addition to the East Village (and also somewhat newly discovered by yours truly). I've walked by this place a million times, but always forgot about it when it was time for my morning coffee run. Finally I remember and went in and WOW I'm so glad I did! The coffee is amazing, the owner is incredibly sweet - she gives you a mini croissant with your coffee if she has extras, and the pastries are delicious! This has quickly become my favorite coffee spot.
Ninth Street Espresso
341 East 10th Street and 700 East 9th Street
Brewing: Their own roast
Whenever I come here I always joke that I'm going to "Ninth Street Espresso on Tenth". Unless of course I'm actually at the ninth street location - which is an amazing coffee shop. It sort of feels like you're in someone's backyard greenhouse - an impressive feat in the middle of Manhattan. The location on tenth boasts the same delicious coffee - one of my absolute favs.
86 East 7th Street
Famous for its coffee snobbery, this place does actually live up to its reputation. The coffee is delicious, the pastries are to DIE for, and the ambiance is very hipsters-cafinating-their-hangovers. The olive oil cake alone is enough to keep you coming back, but put everything together and you've got the perfect coffee experience.
136 East 13th Street
Brewing: Counter Culture Coffee
This coffee shop is in the front of a theater (the kind with plays, not the kind with movies), which I always get a kick out of. Their coffee is delicious, their staff is friendly, and the location is convenient (I often go here on my way to Union Square or some other part of the city).
48 1/2 East 7th Street
Mmmmm ice cream. I mean coffee! Yes, coffee. Though technically this is an ice cream place (which also means they do affogato...mmmm...), the coffee here is quite delicious. They have their own roast of intelligentsia, always a good sign, and the baristas work magic with it.
Momofuku Milk Bar
251 East 13th Street
Again, not a place you'd expect to go for coffee. In addition to having some of the best desserts around, this place actually boasts some legitimate coffee as well. If you haven't tried their desserts...beware. They even have one called "Crack Pie".
Special mention (technically their locations are in NoHo and SoHo respectively):
270 and 400 Lafayette Street
Brewing: La Colombe
Delicious, delicious coffee, but this place makes the list for two other reasons. First, the cappuccinos are larger than most places (I know, I know, that means more milk, not more coffee, but hey sometimes you wanna savor your coffee that little bit longer). Second, they set your coffee on the bar with a plate and a spoon, even if you're getting it to go (just like in Italy, though the concept of "to go" would be a little lost on Italians). The idea that you can stand at the coffee bar and sip your cappuccino in an American coffee shop is pretty radical. And by radical, I mean awesome.


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It can be said that CBD approaches the workplace insofar as the treatment of certain diseases or infections is targeted. We should find out more.
What is CBD oil?
CBD is in the summary of several mixtures called cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Many examinations consider that there have never really been various remedial uses of this oil.
In essence, CBD oil contains the concentrated type of CBD. In any case, it is essential to remember that their fasteners and uses change. This way, you may need to consult a specialist before using CBD for your condition.
Is CBD Maryjane?
According to most reports, in cannabis, the most popular compound is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC. THC is also the most dynamic piece of pot. Weeds contain both CBD and THC. Moreover, the impact of both mixtures is changing.
When smoked or used in cooking, THC makes a big impact. Considering all things, THC will generally leave in heat or even when it opens the body. Over, CBD is not psychoactive, which means it has no impact on your perspective when it is devoured.
However, CBD Vape Juice can make changes in your body. Indeed, as some explorations suggest, it could have many health benefits.
Where it comes from?
CBD is purchased from the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant is commonly known as the THC-dependent pot or hemp. It is essential to note that legal hemp plants must not contain more than 0.3% THC, as indicated in the Farm Bill.
Maryjane farmers grew their hemp plants to create more THC and many different mixtures. However, these farmers do not modify the plant in any way. These plants are used to make CBD oil.
How can it work?
A wide range of cannabinoids is added to specific receptors in your body to improve. The equivalent also applies to CBD. Your body creates several types of cannabinoids naturally. It also has two unique receptors for CBD: CB 2 receptors and CB1 receptors.
All the things considered are found all over the body. Either way, there are many in your mind. What is located in mind helps with memories, cravings, thinking, mood, feelings, torment, development, and many different abilities. Moreover, these are the receptors to which THC joins. Again, CB2 receptors are prevalent in your insensitivity and affect torment and irritation.
Previously, scientists accepted which CBD2 receptors are specific receptors to which CBD binds, but now they understand that CBD shall not relate to any receptors. True, it seems to help your body use its cannabinoids.


If I remember correctly, the enable_faulthandler.py can't be used as a pythonista_startup.py directly (by default the faulthandler script is meant to be importable, so it doesn't run when loaded). This gist contains the faulthandler script as a working pythonista_startup.py. (The faulthandler prints a message in the console when it runs, so you can tell when it's working correctly.)
Yeah, FIFOs are strange, I don't think there's any use for them in Pythonista. A FIFO works kind of like a normal pipe in a shell - one side writes to it, the other one reads from it. (Usually the two sides would be different processes, but you can probably do it in a single process if you use threads or non-blocking IO.) The reason why Pythonista froze when you opened the FIFO is because the editor tried to read the file contents, but because there was no writer attached to it, the read (or possibly the file open) blocked forever.
I don't know why Pythonista crashed when you tried to do anything else with the FIFO - my guess would be that the file manipulation methods that Pythonista uses don't handle FIFOs properly. I also have no idea why safe mode helped (I thought it did the same thing as pythonista3:// - disabling pythonista_startup and closing all editor tabs) but I'm not going to complain.
In case safe mode ever doesn't work, there is another way you can get rid of a problematic file. Pythonista's share extension has full access to all files stored in the app, so you can use the Python console there to delete the file. The share extension has much fewer features than the main app, and the file browser and editor aren't loaded by default, so it's much less likely to crash than the main app.
If that doesn't work either, and you have purchased the old Pythonista 2 when it was still available, you can use it as well. Although you can't see Pythonista 3 files in Pythonista 2's UI anywhere, both versions share the same storage location internally. In Pythonista 2, Pythonista 3's files are located at os.path.expanduser("~/Pythonista3/Documents"). The chance of a Pythonista 3 file crashing Pythonista 2 is basically zero, because Pythonista 2 never looks at Pythonista 3's files (unless you do so manually using Python).
If that isn't an option either, you can make a backup of your device using iTunes, and then use a tool like iFunbox or iExplorer to extract your Pythonista files from the backup. (I honestly don't know how either of those tools deal with FIFOs and other special files in backups, or if iTunes even backs such files up. If special files cause issues when extracting, you can manually copy out all files except the problematic special files.) Once you're sure that you've gotten all your data out, you can delete and reinstall Pythonista and copy all of your data back.
It seems like this is a problem with some of the built-in image collections being compressed too aggressively in 2.1, which apparently leads to issues with loading OpenGL textures. I'm not exactly sure why this is, but the problem seems to go away entirely when I replace the image collections in 2.1 with those from 3.0 – the content is the same, but the size of the app will go up very slightly as a result of the fix.
I haven't always been able to reproduce the crash; it sometimes worked, and when it worked, it usually did until restarting the app (as loaded images/textures are cached). So I think the initial suspicion about certain variable names or text formatting issues might have been a red herring.


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Popular singer, Yinka Ayefele, has said that the planned demolition of his N800m Music House by the Oyo State Government is politically motivated.
David Ajiboye; Ayefele’s publicity told PUNCH that the demolition of the edifice which houses his radio station and music studio is politically motivated.
“We don’t see it as a threat; instead we see it as a challenge because the planned demolition of the music house is politically motivated. When the governor visited the studio in 2016, he said people told him to demolish the building because Ayefele was not in his camp. The building was approved in June 2008 as a business premise; that is over 10 years ago,” he said.
Ajiboye lamented that if the government destroyed the building, it would mean that it had no respect for the rule of law.


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Rick Scott spent this week campaigning about college affordability. But if he really wants to understand why college is getting harder for middle class families to afford, he just needs to look in the mirror.
No matter how many photo-ops and scripted stops Rick Scott makes to campaign with tired talking points on college affordability, nothing will change his record of raising tuition while cutting college funding and Bright Futures scholarship to the bone. Under Scott, it’s more expensive than ever to go to college and it’s harder than ever to pay for it. Opportunity for the middle class has shrunk, while the wealthy and well-connected are doing better than ever.
“Rick Scott has cut hundreds of millions from higher education while dramatically shrinking Bright Futures scholarships. Now that Rick Scott’s running for reelection, he hopes Floridians will forget about the damage he’s caused to our college and university systems. He thinks he can tell untruths and get away with it,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant.
“That’s why he hides his travel records, makes absurd demands from media organizations, and holds events where attendees are asked to declare their citizenship. How can Rick Scott claim to represent all Floridians, if he campaigns by hiding from tough questions about his dismal record on education — or his campaign’s flagrant disregard for the facts?”


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STORRS, Conn. — Stefanie Dolson, a Minisink Valley graduate, came close to a triple-double ...
STORRS, Conn. — Stefanie Dolson, a Minisink Valley graduate, came close to a triple-double as No. 2 Connecticut routed the College of Charleston 103-39 on Sunday to win its 17th consecutive season opener.
Dolson finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Breanna Stewart scored 21 points to lead UConn.
with victory at Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Charlie Beljan's wild week at Disney ended with his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday.
Beljan struggled to breathe and his blood pressure spiked during the second round, which ended with him being wheeled out of the scoring room on a stretcher. He spent the night at the hospital. It turned out to be a panic attack.
On Sunday, Beljan shot a 3-under 69 for a two-shot win at the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.
Beljan, who finished at 16-under 272, became the fourth rookie to win on tour this year.
Robert Garrigus and Matt Every each shot a 68 and were two shots back.
From wire reports


A £40bn plan to ensure a third of electricity in Britain would be provided by offshore wind by 2030 will tap into the expertise and know-how in the Liverpool city region. Tony McDonough reports
A new era of investment into the offshore wind sector offers huge opportunities for Liverpool city region maritime businesses.
That was the message delivered to business owners, executives and professionals at special event hosted by Mersey Maritime, addressed by experts in the UK’s booming clean energy sector.
Earlier this year, the Government unveiled a £40bn plan to ensure a third of electricity in Britain would be provided by offshore wind by 2030. The new Offshore Wind Growth Partnership would boost the UK supply chain with global exports set to increase fivefold to £2.6bn by 2030.
This sector deal will mean for the first time in UK history there will be more electricity from renewables than fossil fuels, with 70% of British electricity predicted to be from low carbon sources by 2030 and more than £40bn of infrastructure investment in the UK.
The deal has inspired a major cross-sector, cross-regional collaborative effort with Mersey Maritime and innogy Renewables UK joining forces to promote the Offshore Energy Alliance (OEA), the North West and North Wales newly-created supply chain cluster. It will provide support for offshore and energy related businesses and activities.
The UK’s current offshore generating capacity is around 8.5GW, with more than 3GW currency under construction. The Government’s target of 30GW by 2030 could be upped to 40GW if the Conservatives win the General Election, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. With the cost of wind power falling rapidly, the opportunities are substantial.
Helen Thomas from innogy told those attending Mersey Maritime’s Offshore & Energy Forum, that the offshore cluster, comprising wind farms off the coast of Merseyside, North Wales and Cumbria, currently supplied a third of the UK’s generating capacity.
She explained how the partnership with Mersey Maritime had the potential to be a powerful driving force. She said: “When we came across Mersey Maritime we saw how great the synergies were.
“Our cluster comprises 12 offshore wind farms, providing one-third of the UK’s capacity. There are big opportunities on extensions for existing wind farms and on new wind farms under the UK’s Round Four. It is also about linking up with other clusters. Productivity, knowledge and innovation are all being driven by clusters.”
Helen also emphasised that the opportunities for North West and North Wales suppliers weren’t limited to UK offshore wind expansion. With offshore wind growing rapidly across the world, she said, there were opportunities for businesses to export their expertise and knowledge overseas.
Ruth Wood, head of commercial at Mersey Maritime, told those assembled that this event, held at the beginning of Offshore Wind Week, was just the first in a series of events that the organisation planned to hold quarterly.
She spoke about how the Liverpool city region maritime sector was a dynamic powerhouse, generating £4.2bn a year and employing 52,000 people, and was ready and willing to take full advantage of the next phase of growth in offshore wind.
“Maritime is a growing, thriving industry,” she said. “The Offshore Energy Forum is something we have wanted to launch and we started to have conversations with innogy. For us, it made perfect sense to be part of the Offshore Energy Alliance.”
Other speakers to address the forum included Cheryl Whitaker, a business development manager at the Welsh Government, who spoke about the planned extension to the current Gwynt-y-Môr wind farm off the coast of North Wales.
And Stuart Barnes from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, which helps businesses to commercialise their offshore energy innovations, said: “We are here as a resource to support UK plc. Britain has a great reputation for innovation but faces more of a challenge when it comes to commercialising and scaling that innovation.”


Conversion therapy bill voted, signed into law
HARTFORD — Medical professionals are now prohibited from using a discredited method called conversion therapy in attempt to change the sexual orientation and gender identity of young teens, under legislation approved on Wednesday in the state Senate and immediately signed into law.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy quickly called legislative leaders and LGBT advocates into his Capitol office to sign the bill into law, which took effect as the ink was drying.
“This is supported by the science,” Malloy said. “This is supported by our cultural awakening and awareness that we are a society of very different players, of different folks, and we shouldn’t try to make people just like us and should recognize that some people are simply not us. But that doesn’t make them bad, and it certainly doesn’t make them mentally ill. And it certainly should not subject anyone to therapies that don’t work and aren’t supported by science.”
The bill, which was previously approved in the House, passed unanimously after a 90-minute Senate debate with tough questioning from conservative Republicans. Apparent opposition during the floor debate evaporated and the bill, aimed at protecting gay, lesbian and transexual young people under 18 years of age, passed 36-0.
It prohibits licensed professional therapists from practicing the coercive therapy tactics, which include electro-shock therapy on those under 18, although it does not ban the practice among adults and does not restrict religious leaders from offering guidance.
“This bill recognizes the integrity of persons that shouldn’t be tampered with,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven.
California, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, D.C. have also banned the therapeutic tactic. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld California’s law.
“The reason that Connecticut is taking this step is really the confluence of evidence about this treatment,” said Sen. Beth Bye, D-West Hartford, a lesbian who cited that 40 organizations, including all mental-health professionals, supported the legislation.
“It’s very difficult to deny a person’s biology,” said Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton.
“If there appears to be disagreement in the professional community worldwide, not just the United States, why are we putting this in state statute?” McLachlan asked Bye, who disagreed with the Republican’s premise.
“I would say there’s widespread agreement that coercive therapy is not good for patients,” Bye replied.
“I got the impression through my research that sometimes it’s not coercive therapy,” McLachlan said.
Suzio said that only isolated incidents have been reported in Connecticut and asked for statistics on the method’s use, to which Bye said that many who have undergone the therapy are reticent to speak publicly.
“I anecdotally heard of a couple of cases from constituents, but this kind of data is very difficult because there are laws that protect the privacy in a therapeutic and a medical and public health setting, appropriately” Bye said. “I know that I have and a number of friends have heard of very sad stories about children who have been subjected to this kind of therapy.”
Sen. Craig Miner, R-Litchfield, said he doesn’t remember contemplating the issue of gender identity when his three kids were growing up.
“I believe in my heart we are born predisposed, generally, one way or the other,” Miner said. “If I believe that, I must have some understanding of the possibility that some might be on the bubble for some time. It was shocking to me that there is actually a process by which you’d make an appointment and someone would make a direct process to convert someone who was born that way.”
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