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We had the good fortune of connecting with Molly Noerenberg and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Molly, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
As the mom of a post-covid toddler my sense of work life balance has changed a LOT over the past 2 and a half years. Especially early in my son’s life, I didn’t have a lot of balance. I was as all in as I could manage in all areas of my life and honestly, it burned me out EXCESSIVELY. It has taken a lot of trial and error to find ways to be fully present in what I’m doing, when I’m doing it. When I’m in mom mode, an identity I adore, I have had to purposefully give myself permission to let my entrepreneur hat go away for a bit.
The reality is that it’s hard some days to have what could feel like “competing” passions: Loving my role as business owner and loving my life as a mama and wife. What I’ve had to give myself permission to learn with my body and through repeated practice, is that the ways I show up in all the areas of my life are beneficial to all of the other areas of my life as well.
Silly times with my son help me remember a spirit of play in my work. Seeing people’s brains and creative genius in action in my work helps me to see the magic in my son even when we’re having a hard day. I’m not sure “balance” is ever fully achieved, but I think much like the body, we’re always seeking homeostasis. We’re always seeking a neutral place where all of our needs are taken care of. I find a grounding energy in seeking to care for all parts of myself and my life, though the goal is never for that to look “perfectly balanced”.
What should our readers know about your business?
Starting my coaching business, “Expressed Life” was a very organic process.
I’m a singer by trade and went on to become a voice teacher which was my work for the past 15 years. In the process of working with so many singers and artists, I started seeing a really interesting pattern emerge in my studio. Typically students came in looking for “technical” help on their voice, but ultimately it was the way they were interacting with their thoughts, their stories about themselves, their bodies and their voices that were either helping or hindering how they were able to express themselves in their craft. And those factors had a direct impact on how successful and sustainable their careers ended up being.
I explored all sorts of avenues of intense training to dig into my own curiosities of somatic awareness, personal discovery, and personal expression that have aligned to form my Expressed Life Coaching Process. The reward has been seeing the way singers and performers are finding a DEEP returning to themselves and their bodies both in life and in their art and subsequently unlocking a level of potential that astounds even their own minds.
The Expressed Life process combines an understanding what makes people tick, how they experience the world, what perspectives make a life feel magical, and how to build more of what people TRULY want for themselves. Then we add music in as a current to carry any of those stories from within someone’s mind and body and deliver them out into the world. It’s heaven for me to help facilitate and witness such a deep level of personal discovery and expression.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned along the way is that I need to take responsibility for buying into my own vision for what I want before I look to others to confirm it for me. Often times we are waiting for permission from other people: partners, clients, parents etc.. to tell us our vision is the “right choice”, but ultimately we’re the one showing up every day making the dream a reality. I think the single most influential thing I did for growing my business was DARING to trust my instincts on what I wanted to create and showing people what mattered to me, instead of asking for their permission.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I am so grateful to the mentorship and support of my coach Beth and my embodiment teacher Tracy! Through both of them I have unlocked a permission from deep inside myself to really tap into my own true nature and follow my body and heart’s wisdom. I’ve also met communities of women through them that have astounded and inspired me with the ways they are showing up in the world.
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NEW DELHI: In an effort to shore up its presence in the western Indian Ocean, a geopolitical hotbed where India is looking to expand its security and economic cooperation with the US and France in the face of increasing Chinese presence, the
Wednesday carried out its first joint patrol with Madagascar.
The Indian embassy said in a statement that, in a first, the navies of India and Madagascar undertook
of Madagascar’s EEZ.
"INS Shardul and Malagasy Naval Ship Trozona undertook Joint Patrol of Madagascar’s Exclusive Economic Zone today and participated in PASSEX (
)," it said.
The joint patrolling and exercise followed remarks by Madagascar defence minister Richard Rakotonirina, in an interview to TOI last month, that Madagascar wanted to gain from "maritime superpower" India through joint military exercises, capacity building and establishment of a semaphore system on the coast for white shipping.
"The first ever Joint Patrol between the navies of India and Madagascar reflects the growing defence ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours aimed at the common objective of ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region," said the embassy in its statement.
Rakotonirina had visited India in the first week of February to participate in the Aero India 2021 and IOR defence ministers conclave in Bengaluru.
"India remains committed to further strengthening its partnership with Madagascar that aligns with Prime Minister
’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) for the Indian Ocean Region," added the embassy in its statement.
"For Indian Ocean countries, India represents a security umbrella which maintains peace and prosperity in the area," Rakotonirina had told TOI last month, adding that Madagascar wanted to consolidate its defence cooperation with India through a Malagasy-Indian joint commission.
Acknowledging the strategic significance of western Indian Ocean, where China continues to invest heavily in infrastructure and connectivity, the foreign ministry had in 2019 brought countries in the region under one umbrella, namely the Indian Ocean Region Division which handled
, Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles.
This division now also deals with Madagascar, Comoros and the French Reunion in the western Indian Ocean.


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Pepperoni Cheddar Meatloaf
Yield: 6 servings
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 head of finely minced garlic cloves
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of large flake oatmeal
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 cup of aged cheddar cheese, cubed into small 1/2” chunks
- 4 tablespoons of oregano
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- 1- 250 gram stick of pepperoni
- ½ cup of ketchup
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of your favourite hot sauce
- Preheat your oven to 375F and turn on your convection fan if you have one.
- In a small bowl, pour the milk over the oatmeal and let them stand for 10 minutes. In a large bowl mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper. Work in the cheese and the oatmeal mixture.
- Line a baking tray with parchment, tinfoil or a non-stick baking mat then freeform the meatloaf into a mound. Work the pepperoni stick into the center, surrounding it evenly with the meatloaf. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and pour or brush over the entire surface of the meatloaf. Bake until cooked through and delicious, 45 to 50 minutes. Slice, serve and share.
Alternate Twists & Serving Ideas:
Shape the mixture into large meatballs and place them on a parchment lined baking tray. Brush each meatball with glaze and bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
Fit the meatloaf into a large skillet. Bake until cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Top with a thick layer of mashed potatoes. Slice into pie shaped wedges. Serve and share.
If you have any leftover meatloaf go for the ultimate sandwich! Start with two pieces of good bread, smear them with mayo and grainy mustard, then layer a thick slab of meatloaf, lettuce, tomato and maybe some cooked bacon if you’ve got some. Enjoy!

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SOLD ... ENERGY THRUSTER 1st GEN SURFBOARD SIMON ANDERSON MODEL 6'
One of the earliest Energy thrusters made
SOLD to a collector with a keen eye!!
Absolute classic 1st generation Energy thruster. Simon Anderson Model shaped by Frank Latta as shown in the serial 2833 F (which stands for Frank) Single flyer rounded square tail. *The back fin comes just beyond the tail which suggests it was one of the first thrusters sold as Simon changed the design soon after cutting his foot on the trailing back fin. "3 fin thruster" decal designed by Peter Stanton and the Hugh Mcleod designed burning sun Energy logo (*info courtesy of Damion from Board Collector) make this board as collectable as they can be.
6' x 20" x 2 1/2"
Pink to cream fade (tip to bottom) which doesn't show up too well in pics. Early fade sprays like this were most likely sprayed by Simon's brother.
These 1st gen thrusters were the ones that started the worldwide thruster/tri fin obsession.
This girl has some heel depressions, a couple of onions and a few cracks around the fins which have all been repaired and are rock solid. Rather than resto and respray the board I wanted the history to show through on her an has been repaired where necessary, resealed to have her fully watertight and ready to surf or hang (or both)
Delivery is $50 via Board Run to select locations along the coast between Sunshine Coast and Miranda (south side of Sydney) - Contact us on: 0418 448 202 or firstname.lastname@example.org for delivery charges to other parts of Australia or internationally...
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8:00pm | Friday Dec 28, 2018
American band, Cheap Trick, is set to hit the stage at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Known for their rock and roll melodies and razorblade riffs, Cheap Trick has been blending elements of pop, punk and metal in their music since the 1970’s. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender”, Cheap Trick is a musical institution.
The Rockford, Illinois band is as vital today as ever, with three new records released in the last three years. Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and continues to tour around the world to sold-out shows.
Tickets are now on sale with prices starting at $114.50 (plus service charges).

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The Republic will implement all the provisions of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade Facilitation once it comes into force, which is expected to be by July 31, 2015, says the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
SINGAPORE: The Republic on Wednesday (June 11) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it will implement all the operational provisions of the latter's Agreement on Trade Facilitation (ATF).
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in the statement that Singapore joins a number of other developing country WTO members such as South Korea, Hong Kong (China), and Mexico in notifying WTO of its commitment to the ATF.
Some examples of the ATF provisions include:
• Ensuring the publication and availability of customs information
• Issuing traders with advance rulings on their goods
• Providing traders with appeal and review procedures
• Disciplining fees and charges for importation and exportation
• Ensuring procedures for the release and clearance of goods
• Disciplining formalities on importation, exportation and transit
"Transparent and efficient customs procedures help support business supply chains, attract foreign investment and boost domestic development," the MTI said.
The ATF aims to reduce red-tape in cross-border trade by simplifying the customs and border procedures of WTO countries. When implemented, businesses can expect to see trade costs decrease by 10 to 15 per cent based on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates, the ministry noted.
The ATF will become active after at least two-thirds of WTO members have ratified the agreement, which is expected to be by July 31, 2015, it added.

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 3 Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held company, announced today that new research data will be delivered as an oral presentation during the 49th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) in San Francisco, CA on September 13, 2009. The presentation will describe results from a multi-institutional collaborative in vitro study of Adamas' triple combination antiviral drug (TCAD) therapy.
Adamas is pioneering triple-combination antiviral drug (TCAD) therapy for influenza, which is designed to inhibit viral replication at multiple points during the virus life cycle. TCAD therapy includes Adamas' investigational proprietary fixed-dose combination of amantadine and ribavirin, to be administered adjunctively with a neuraminidase inhibitor such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate, Roche). Preclinical data indicate that the in vitro combination of these drugs, each with their own mechanism of action, acts synergistically to provide a much higher level of antiviral activity than single or double drug combinations. In in vitro studies to date, TCAD therapy also has been found to provide greater antiviral activity across multiple strains of influenza, even those resistant to single pharmaceutical agents. Adamas is accelerating development of its TCAD therapy for influenza A by conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial in the Southern Hemisphere where the novel influenza A/H1N1 pandemic is active, and is preparing to initiate a clinical study of TCAD therapy for influenza A in North America during this upcoming flu season.
Adamas is an emerging pharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule, Advantaged Therapeutics(TM) to treat neurological and infectious diseases, including influenza A, the cause of the current flu pandemic. Adamas' approach to pharmaceutical development is to identify synergistic drug mechanisms that can be developed as optimized combination drug therapies to increase safety, efficacy and compliance, thus improving upon the standard of care. Adamas is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with operations in Bangalore, India. For more information about Adamas, please visit www.adamaspharma.com.
Presentation details: Title: Triple Combination of Amantadine, Ribavirin and Oseltamivir Restores In Vitro Activity of Antiviral Drugs against Resistant Influenza Viruses Date/Time: Sunday, Sep 13, 2009, 10:45 AM -11:00 AM Session: 064-Respiratory Viruses and Influenza Sunday, Sep 13, 2009, 8:30 AM -11:00 AM Abstract Number: V-537b Location: Marriott Salon 9 Authors: J. T. NGUYEN (1), J. HOOPES (2), D. SMEE (2), M. LE (1), A. PATICK (1), M. DE JONG (3), G. WENT (1), D. FAIX (4), P. BLAIR (4), M. PRICHARD (5); (1) Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Emeryville, CA, (2) Utah State Univ., Logan, UT, (3) Amsterdam Med. Ctr., Amsterdam, Netherlands, (4) Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA, (5) Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
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What is a Tooth Extraction?
While tooth loss is an issue that our dentists are always trying to avoid, we also understand that tooth extraction is a necessary practice of general dentistry. Sometimes, a tooth simply must be removed for one reason or another. Columbia Family Dentist is here to provide you with tooth extraction services. Whether you are in need of a wisdom tooth removal or are suffering from an overcrowded smile, our dental team is here to help you resolve this issue through tooth extraction. If you are looking for a dentist in Columbia, Maryland, that specializes in tooth extraction, visit Columbia Family Dentistry today. We gladly provide tooth extraction services to patients in Columbia, Maryland, as well as patients from surrounding areas like Ellicott City, Laurel, Fulton, and Clarksville.
How Does a Dentist Preform a Tooth Extraction?
You will receive a local anesthetic during the tooth extraction process to prevent pain or discomfort. Your gums and surrounding bone may need to be cut in order to retrieve the tooth. Once your Columbia dentist has your tooth in forceps, they will gently rock the tooth back and forth until it dislodges from the socket. Once the tooth is removed, our team will place gauze over your open socket to promote blood clotting. We ask that you keep the gauze over the extraction area for a few hours after the procedure, changing it out as necessary. This will help with the healing process.
Wisdom Tooth Removal in Columbia, MD
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that usually come in during your late teens or early twenties. Most often, these teeth are misaligned or will cause overcrowding in your mouth. This can cause jaw pain, tooth damage, and teeth shifting. If your wisdom tooth makes it to the surface of your gums and partially erupts, this can cause an infection because of their hard-to-clean area in the back of your mouth. Depending on if your tooth has erupted or not, your Columbia dentist may require that you receive oral surgery as a part of your tooth extraction. Our office is equipped to provide you with this service in addition to our standard tooth extractions, all under one roof.
Tooth Extractions FAQs
What is the best pain relief after tooth extraction?
Pain medications are typically needed after any tooth extraction. If you can take Ibuprofen, it is recommended to take 400- 600mg every 6-8 hours post operation until pain has subsided. Other things to consider may be putting a cold or warm compress on the area that the tooth was extracted from, eating cold or soft foods, rinsing with saltwater.
When can I eat normally after tooth extraction?
It typically takes around 2 weeks for someone who received a tooth extraction to go back to their normal diet. Some people may be able to go back to eating soon, depending on the area of the tooth that was extracted and how pain is
How long should I take off work after a tooth extraction?
Typically after a tooth extraction people take off work for 1-2 days. This is entirely dependent on the level of discomfort and pain that are felt by the patient. It also depends on the line of work that you are in. Individuals who work highly physical jobs are more likely to take a little bit longer to give themselves time to recover and rest.
What are the signs of infection after tooth extraction?
Severe throbbing, excessive bleeding, increased swelling, oozey discharge, and difficulty opening one’s mouth and speaking and eating are all signs of infection after a tooth extraction. Rinsing one’s mouth with salt water may help this but if symptoms continue one should call their dentist and get an antibiotic.
Schedule an appointment with our Columbia dentists if you suspect you are in need of tooth extraction services or call us today at 410-670-8211 with any questions.


The determination of process capability requires a predictable pattern of statistically stable behavior (most frequently a bell-shaped curve). Where the chance causes of variation are compared to the engineering specifications. A capable process is a process whose spread on the bell-shaped curve is narrower than the tolerance range or specification limits. USL is the upper specification limit and LSL is the lower specification limit. It is often necessary to compare the process variation with the engineering or specification tolerances to judge the suitability of the process. Process capability analysis addresses this issue.
The objective of process quality control is to establish a state of control over the manufacturing process and then maintain that state of control through time. Actions that change or adjust the process are frequently the result of some form of capability study. When the natural process limits are compared with the specification range, any of the following possible courses of action may result:
Do nothing: If the process limits fall well within the specification limits, no action may be required.
Change the specifications: The specification limits may be unrealistic. In some cases, specifications may be set tighter than necessary.
Discuss the situation with the final customer to see if the specifications may be relaxed or modiﬁed. Center the process: When the process spread is approximately the same as the speciﬁcation spread, an adjustment to the centering of the process may bring the bulk of the product within speciﬁcations.
Reduce variability: This is often the most difficult option to achieve.
It may be possible to partition the variation (stream-to-stream, withinthe piece, batch-to-batch, etc.) and work on the largest offender first. For a complicated process, an experimental design may be used to identify the leading source of variation. Accept the losses. In some cases, management must be content with a high loss rate (at least temporarily). Some centering and reduction in variation may be possible, but the principal emphasis is on handling the scrap and rework efficiently.
Other capability applications:
Providing a basis for setting up a variables control chart
Evaluating new equipment
Reviewing tolerances based on the inherent variability of a process
Assigning more capable equipment to tougher jobs
Performing routine process performance audits
Determining the effects of adjustments during processing
The identification of characteristics to be measured in a process capability study should meet the following requirements. The characteristic should be indicative of a key factor in the quality of the product or process. It should be possible to adjust the value of the characteristic. The operating conditions that affect the measured characteristic should be deﬁned and controlled. If a part has fourteen different dimensions, process capability would not normally be performed for all of these dimensions. Selecting one, or possibly two, key dimensions provides a more manageable method of evaluating the process capability. For example in the case of a machined part, the overall length or the diameter of a hole might be the critical dimension. The characteristic selected may also be determined by the history of the part and the parameter that has been the most difficult to control or has created problems in the next higher level of assembly.
The process specifications or tolerances are determined either by:
The Organization’s Engineering department
The process capability study is used to demonstrate that the process is centered within the specification limits and that the process
variation predicts the process is capable of producing parts within the tolerance requirements.
When the process capability study indicates the process is not capable, the information is used to evaluate and improve the process in order to meet the tolerance requirements. There may be situations where the specifications or tolerances are set too tight in relation to the achievable process capability.
In these circumstances, the specification must be re-evaluated.
If the specification cannot be opened, then the action plan is to perform 100% inspection of the process, unless inspection testing is destructive.


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After the White House issued an emergency declaration regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in late winter of 2020, many people began working from home. But like others deemed essential, U.S. Postal Service employees continued reporting to work. The mail had to keep moving; critical items such as...Read More
To protect the mail and to maintain the integrity of postal processes and personnel, the Postal Service relies on the investigative efforts of OIG special agents. These special agents – federal law enforcement officers investigate internal crimes and fraud against the Postal Service. Their efforts contribute to safeguarding the Postal Service’s revenue and assets and help deter postal crimes, ultimately helping to maintain a stable and sound Postal Service.
Special agents stationed in 66 offices nationwide conduct investigations in the following program areas:
- Contract Fraud
- Financial Fraud
- Internal Mail Theft
- Official Misconduct
- Major Fraud
- Health Care Provider Fraud
- Health Care Claimant Fraud
The OIG’s Special Inquiries Division (SID) investigates complaints against all Inspection Service and OIG employees and all Postal Service executives. SID also investigates whistleblower reprisal and workplace environment issues impacting the Postal Service, OIG, and Inspection Service.


This Thursday, September 11th, I have the privilege of attending and photographing a very important event in our community. I would love to invite each and every one of you to attend. I believe very strongly in being prepared for any emergency that might happen, whether it be a terrorist attack, a natural disaster (remember our floods!??), or otherwise. How often do we say, "yeah, I should probably have things together JUST IN CASE." I think we all do it. I'm including below the details and would love to see you there to support this great cause and learn how to better plan for those "just in case" moments.
September is National Preparedness Month – Central IN NAPO Professional Organizers and the IN Dept. of Homeland Security join forces on Sept. 11 to educate Hoosiers about the importance of being prepared for a local and national emergency
Indianapolis, IN (August 2008) The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) members have joined forces to host an event on September 11th from 6pm to 8pm EST at the Emmis Communications building (One Emmis Plaza, 40 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204) to recognize National Preparedness Month and to educate the public on the steps necessary to be prepared for a local and national emergency. Mayor Greg Ballard will be speaking.
The focus of this year’s National Preparedness Month is to share at the local level the preparedness plan developed by the US Department of Homeland Security, which can be found at www.READY.gov. The preparedness plan consists of four important steps:
§ Get a Kit
§ Make a Plan
§ Be Informed
§ Get Involved
Mayor Greg Ballard, Indiana Homeland Security Department, the local Red Cross, along with other key government officials, will be on hand to speak on the importance of being prepared and of having the necessary supplies on hand. Also, people can learn about preparedness initiatives that Indiana is involved with to keep its citizens safe. The event will also honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 during a national emergency.
Come join us for this important event, receive practical information, and learn what you can do to be prepared for a national emergency. There will be many door prizes and all who attend will receive an information packet.
The event takes place at the Emmis Communications Building, One Emmis Plaza, 40 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Time of the event is 6pm – 8pm EST.


Disabled Vet Gets A Taste Of The 'Freedom' He Was Fighting For After Cop Kicks Him Off Boardwalk & Tickets Him Over Service DogChris | InformationLiberation
Aug. 10, 2013
NSA Whistleblower Says NSA Spied On Congress, The Supreme Court And Trump
Antifa Thugs Beat Down & Arrested For Attacking Trump Supporters At Huntington Beach Rally
France: Muslims Pray In Streets Of Paris To Protest Mosque Closure
CNN Caught Faking Another "Live" Interview With Congressman?
Carlson: "U.S. Has Imported A Foreign Criminal Class That Operates A Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Trade"
Adam Kokesh once said if troops care about fighting for freedom, they should be fighting against the government, not for it. Here's a good example why from NBC40.net:
NORTH WILDWOOD - A disabled U.S. Army veteran, who served our country for 19 years, says he was kicked off the North Wildwood boardwalk last night, simply for having his service dog by his side.
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In a letter, 18 state attorneys general and the AG from the District of Columbia say that a recent executive order on diversity training is having "opposite effect" of its stated goal of preventing discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex.
A coalition of 18 state attorneys general and the attorney general for the District of Columbia have called on President Donald Trump to withdrawal his September executive order banning "divisive concepts" in diversity training unless guidance on the order is updated to permit implicit bias and unconscious bias trainings.
The group cited a concern that the language in the executive order could effectively ban implicit bias training for federal grant recipients and contractors. They laid out their concerns in a letter led by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and sent to the President on Friday, Oct. 30. It was publicly released Monday, Nov. 2.
"Implicit bias trainings are a vital component of advancing the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion," they wrote. "Any attempt to deny that all of us have unconscious biases is contrary to science and common sense."
The officials assert that they will continue workplace training on implicit bias, racism and sexism, and that they encourage federal contractors and grantees in their jurisdictions to also continue employee education on implicit bias, racism and sexism.
The request from these state-level officials is the latest in an ongoing backlash that includes a lawsuit from civil rights groups, complaints from business groups and confusion from federal contractors over how to implement the order. Many have pointed to a chilling effect on diversity and inclusion training as federal agencies, federal contractors and federal grant recipients seek to comply with the order and accompanying memos.
The signers contend that although the stated goal of the executive order is to ensure the fair and equal treatment of all individuals by preventing race and sex stereotyping or scapegoating, "the order has the opposite effect."
They point to confusion over whether memos and guidance on the executive order from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of Labor banned implicit bias training.
An OMB memo flagged terms including "unconscious bias" and "critical race theory" as problematic under the executive order. Labor Department guidance states that "unconscious or implicit bias training is prohibited to the extent it teaches or implies that an individual, by virtue of his or her race, sex, and/or national origin, is racist, sexist, oppressive, or biased, whether consciously or unconsciously."
Given the broad language in the executive order and the potential penalties concerning federal grants or contracts, there is already a chilling effect on training in their jurisdictions, they write.
The attorneys general also highlighted ambiguity around whether the reach of the order includes state officials or agencies, which are often recipients of federal contracts and grants.
Section 5 of the executive order calls for federal agency heads to identify grant programs where they can require recipients to certify that they won't promote the concepts banned by the executive order. Agency heads are to give OMB a list of identified grant programs by November 23.
"We are deeply concerned about the potential (intended or unintended) to direct or coerce the substance of our diversity training programs," the group of attorneys general write about this section of the executive order.
They have requested copies of these agency reports to OMB and a list of the federal grants that will include the condition prohibiting certain trainings if the order is not withdrawn. They also asked for elucidation on why certain grants were selected, and what statutes support the new funding conditions.


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Large Decorative Kitchen Wall Clocks - The kitchen is the location where you cook, serve, eat and socialize along with close friends and your loved ones. It's thought to be the most specific and auspicious location of your home since each of the goodness, prosperity and health would be the manner in which you spend time in the kitchen, serve and cook. How frequently can you believe that your kitchen walls are too clumsy and empty?
Hence the newest age solution to decorate the walls of your kitchen is using Wall Art. Yes, I'm right! Wall Art isn't alone in the foyer or hall of your houses. It has a special place in the walls of your kitchen. But picking of the subject of wall art is very important with regard to the design and believe it brings into your kitchen. You'd clearly not want to hang that substantial abstract visuals on the walls since they make a little awareness up within the kitchen where you shall seldom get time to sit back and relax to take pleasure in the art.
After you've selected the poster or art print for your kitchen walls be cautious while you will get them custom framed. Don't use frame profiles that have too many decorative colours and grooves since through time all of the spices and food ingredients that are inclined to evaporate while cooking shall get in to the inaccessible part of the frameworks which shall make them appear ratty and cannot be cleaned.

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Emily Ratajkowski is promoting new shirts for her Inamorata Woman line, and she’s doing so with a series of sultry photos. One picture in particular seems to have caught her fans’ attention, as it featured just her booty.
In the photo, Emily wore a brown thong bikini with white polka dots, along with a matching shirt. The image was cropped with her famous booty being the main focal point. The model was photographed lounging on her left side, as she lay on a towel with multiple pink panels. She’s far from shy about sharing photos of her body, but it’s not every day that she posts photos that are just about her booty. Fans sounded more than happy about the new share.
“Omg I f*cking love you,” gushed a fan, while another added, “Are u real?awesome.”
Others noted their appreciation for the photo in different ways.
“Oooooh,” said one person simply, while another observed, “Extra cheeky today.”
The update that preceded this one showed Emily’s entire outfit from the front, and some fans were wondering when the pre-orders would be available for the shirts.
That photo showed Ratajkowski sitting on top of a bed in the bikini and matching shirt, while she spread her legs slightly and placed her hands in front. She tilted her head back and to the left, while giving a sultry look.
The model also wore her hair down, and sported heavy mascara and light pink lipstick. Her hoop earrings were also visible. And if Emrata was hoping that her photos would increase interest in her line, it looks like it’s working.
“Okay I need this buying ASAP,” said a female fan.
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The Inamorata line first started with swimsuits only but has since expanded into other lines. The name of the brand was updated to Inamorata Woman with the introduction of the Body lines, which includes casual body wear like skirts and bandeau-style tops. It looks like Emily’s ambitions are to continue growing the line to include new types of clothing.
Meanwhile, she’s keeping things rolling on her personal account with a mix of promotional and personal photos. This included a sweet photo of her and Sebastian that she posted a couple of days ago on Instagram. The black-and-white snap showed them casually posing for the camera, as Emily rocked a dark jacket, and Sebastian wore a t-shirt with a number prominent on his chest.

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National health advocacy groups ask governor to pause Medicaid disenrollment process
A coalition of 23 national health-related nonprofits expressed concern Thursday (May 11) over Arkansas’ early Medicaid disenrollment numbers and called on Gov. Sarah Sanders to pause the process.
The governor’s office said it is following state and federal law and has a systematic plan to evaluate and assist those whose Medicaid healthcare coverage is being redetermined.
The 23 groups (listed below) include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Lung Association, March of Dimes, and Susan G. Komen.
Arkansas’ Medicaid program announced Monday (May 8) that it had disenrolled 72,802 individuals – the first major removal in three years that is occurring because of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency [PHE]. The most common reason for closing a case was the failure of recipients to return their renewal forms.
DHS this month started making the removals as a result of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Biden last December. It allowed states after March 31 to begin dropping Medicaid recipients who are no longer eligible, a process known as “unwinding.” Normal eligibility rules, set by Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, resumed April 1. All beneficiaries who have not had a renewal in the last 12 months will be redetermined. State law requires that the work be completed in six months.
Calling the “high rate” of procedural terminations “unacceptable and cause for alarm,” the 23 groups requested the Sanders’ administration to halt the process and review what may be causing the number of removals.
“As organizations that represent and advocate for patients and their families, we are deeply concerned about tens of thousands of Arkansans unnecessarily facing gaps in insurance coverage or becoming uninsured longer-term. For children and people with serious, acute and chronic conditions, continuous coverage is critical for successful treatment and quality of life,” a statement from the coalition said.
“Our organizations call upon the Sanders administration to pause the redeterminations process and conduct a thorough analysis of issues and problems that might be preventing Arkansans from receiving and completing their paperwork. It is imperative that the Sanders administration and the Department of Human Services evaluate this troubling report and determine why the percentage of administrative issues is so high before continuing the redetermination process,” it added.
Alexa Henning, communications director for Gov. Sanders, said the Department of Human Services has met with a broad range of providers and organizations to explain and seek help with the redetermination process. She said the national groups did not seek to participate in those meetings.
“It’s unfortunate these organizations are irresponsibly gaslighting to create fear amongst the public. Arkansas is following federal and state law – every state must come into compliance with normal eligibility rules since President Biden ended the federal public health emergency and states cannot stop the process. DHS began messaging to beneficiaries to prepare for the end of the PHE in April 2022 – more than a year ago. They are using every tool to make sure people who are eligible remain covered and working to ensure that those who are no longer eligible can get coverage through their job or the healthcare marketplace,” Henning said.
DHS officials have said qualifying individuals who lost coverage – many because they didn’t return the renewal form – can be reinstated during a current grace period, and those who continue to qualify can rejoin the program later.
The 23 national groups signing onto the call for pausing the disenrollment process in Arkansas include:
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Kidney Fund
American Lung Association
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Hemophilia Federation of America
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Lupus Foundation of America
March of Dimes
National Health Council
National Hemophilia Foundation
National Kidney Foundation
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Organization for Rare Disorders
National Psoriasis Foundation
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Susan G. Komen
The AIDS Institute
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Editor’s note: Steve Brawner contributed to this article.


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Dali & Beyond Film Series: 'Carmen' You may be familiar with the story of Carmen in Bizet's opera, but Carlos Saura's 1983 film adaptation blurs the line between fiction and reality as the flamenco dancing tears up the stage. It's part of the Dali Museum's ongoing "Women: Dali's View" exhibit. 6 p.m. today at the museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. The film is included with admission, which is $5 after 5 p.m. every Thursday. (727) 823-3767. salvadordalimuseum.org.
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Friday: Rebekah Pulley CD Release Party. One of Tampa Bay's most gifted singer/songwriters debuts her latest album, Back to Boogaloo.
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It's a perfectly logical question. And it's a question you absolutely want a good answer to if you're a Berkshire Hathaway .
As my Foolish colleague Alex Dumortier put it: Did Buffett Overpay for Heinz ?
There's a strong feeling in the media that the answer to that question is a pretty glaring "yes." The Financial Times went as far as to say that, with regards to Warren Buffett's reputation as a savvy value investor, "That is not a ketchup stain on your reputation, Mr Buffett. It looks more like blood."
Indeed, as Alex pointed out, the deal does look pricey at 21 times estimated forward earnings.
But there are a few things that investors want to be sure to consider when chewing on that price. First, the $23 billion that Berkshire and partner 3G Capital are paying for Heinz's equity is being financed in part by $7 billion-ish in new debt from financing partners JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. The finance wonks out there will say that this lowers the cost of capital -- we'll just say that it provides better returns for the remaining equity. Heinz doesn't have a stellar credit rating, but with corporate borrowing rates extremely low, and Berkshire at its back, I would expect to see some pretty decent borrowing terms.
We also don't want to overlook the importance of the preferred shares Berkshire reportedly got -- and their fat 9% yield. The FT notes that, "It is one thing to extract a good preferred dividend from a company in which you own a slice ... When you own a company outright, you are paying yourself." Fair, but Berkshire isn't the only owner here. The preferred puts Berkshire's equity ownership ahead of 3G's and sends much of the profit to Berkshire's coffers.
And with the sheer size of Berkshire's cash position, where else could it have looked to buy something of that size, in Buffett's strike zone, and cheaper? Campbell Soup is cheaper, but its bottom line has also been moving in the right direction. The same could be said of Kellogg. Kraft could have been interesting, but would have been just as expensive valuation-wise. And Hershey is just plain more expensive. And comparing any of these suggests that they could be bought out for a similar 20% premium. Management and/or shareholders of these companies might have demanded an even richer bump to sell.
Taking into account the new debt plus the preferred equity, I assume Berkshire will see an annual return in the high 6% to low 7% range right out of the box. In a world of sub-1% five-year Treasury yields, getting that kind of return on $12 billion in a stable, high quality company like Heinz is nothing to sneeze at. On balance, I see this as a positive for Berkshire shareholders -- of which I'm one.
Now, as far as the returns that 3G Capital will be looking at ... I'm admittedly scratching my head.
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Crewmember suspensions were issued to the No. 3 NASCAR Chevy team of driver Austin Dillon following a loose wheel incident at Texas Motor Speedway on September 24th, 2023.
On Lap 42, the right rear wheel separated from the No. 3 Chevy Camaro ZL1, causing Dillon to spin out and back the race car into the outside retaining wall. The race car was severely damaged and was towed, unable to continue. Dillon was ultimately credited with a 36th-place finish, or dead last, as the first car out of the event.
As outlined by Section 184.108.40.206.C in the NASCAR Rule Book (Tires and Wheels), which specifically refers to “loss or separation of an improperly installed tire/wheel from the vehicle during the event,” two crewmembers were suspended from the No. 3 NASCAR Chevy team. Jackman Josh Sobecki and rear tire changer Michael Johnson will be unable to compete in the next two Cup Series events at Talladega on October 1st, 2023 and the Charlotte Roval on October 8th.
Prior to the 2023 racing season, a loose wheel meant a four-race suspension for the offending team’s crew chief. However, NASCAR revised its penalty structure for the safety violation ahead of this season, and now implements two-race suspensions for pit crew members, while the crew chief is not affected at all.
Additionally, should a wheel detach from a race car under green flag conditions, the team will receive a pass-through penalty during the race. If it occurs under a caution period, the team will be forced to start at the tail-end of the field.
It’s worth noting that the No. 51 Ford Mustang of Todd Gilliland also had a wheel separate during the Cup Series race. Two crewmembers were suspended from this team. The No. 27 Chevy Camaro of Jeb Burton, which competes in the Xfinity Series, was also hit with suspensions due to a loose wheel after Texas.


Run The Jewels
After promising their highly anticipated fourth album, RTJ4, would be available for free download in response to those in need due to the global pandemic and the recent racial protests in America, hip-hop duo Run The Jewels have dropped their latest record early, ahead of its original June 5 release date. With 11 songs and a series of featured artists including DJ Premier, Josh Homme, and, of course, Zach De La Rocha, Run The Jewels stays gold on the absolutely stellar RTJ4.
Opening with the lead single “Yankee And The Brave (ep. 4)”, Run The Jewels kicks things off with a vintage, ‘90s vibe that is stylistically nostalgic for the likes of Eminem and Wu-Tang Clan, with the fuzzy roar of an old television and the ‘60s style announcement “this week on Yankee And The Brave”. We return to the latest episode following our heroes, Killer Mike and El-P, as they unload an unrelenting sonic explosion of crisp beats best enjoyed at blaring volumes while the two rappers trade off verses that spare no one within their aim. Not quite gangstas, Run The Jewels continues to paint themselves as outlaws hell bent on hitting back against systematic social issues and, like the Robin Hood 2020 needs, supporting the voices and communities targeted and pushed aside by such policies. For all of the opening tracks forward momentum, “Ooh La La” takes a mellow step back. Featuring DJ and producer extraordinaire DJ Premier and Greg Nice, the track is an absolute throwback with its detuned piano sample and catchy hook. The contrast between the opening tracks is striking and sets the tone for what Run The Jewels tries to–and successfully achieves–on RTJ4.
As the record continues, Killer Mike and El-P move forward with a heavy sense of momentum that feels damn near unstoppable. “Out Of Sight” (featuring 2 Chainz) bounces hard and is propelled hard with some of Mike’s slickest of flows on the album while “holy calamafuck” rolls at an uneven, disjointed, and off beat pace inspired by Afro-Cuban rhythms until hitting the middle break, a total shift into modern hip-hop with a badass strut to it. Choosing a highlight among RTJ4 is a true challenge – the entire record is truly incredible, front to back – however, a special note must be made of “Ju$t” which features Pharrell Williams and Zach de la Rocha in his regular, reoccurring guest spot he’s made on each RTJ album since 2014. The track is equally as bombastic as it is melodic and hooky. “The Ground Below” also stands as yet another stand out track for its sheer aggression in – just like “Yankee And The Brave (ep. 4)” – both raps and beats and, lastly – and quite contrastingly – the dark, reflecting, and introspective “Pulling The Pin”, which features soul icon Mavis Staples and Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age.
Taking the unflinching and abrasive aggression of 2014’s Run The Jewels 2 and the sophistication of 2016’s Run The Jewels 3, RTJ4 is a hip-hop masterpiece that truly advances Run The Jewels’ sound forward in a distinctive, exciting, and unique direction. The dynamic duo that is Killer Mike and El-P remains fierce and sharp as they usher an old-school hip hop vibe into the future with an album that already feels essential to the genre’s cannon and has a certain quality that already feels like a classic. Run The Jewels proves to be undeniable and timeless on RTJ4, a record that should break the band from cult favourites to hip hop heroes as they set the bar of the genre for the coming decade.
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Add the terrorist indictments in Minneapolis this week to other recent threatening incidents and you come up with some seriously shaken assumptions about America’s domestic security.
One assumption was that Europe was more vulnerable to homegrown terrorists than we were. Train bombings in London in 2005 and Madrid in 2004 seemed to prove the point. Further, polls suggested that Muslims in the United States were more assimilated into the middle class and more satisfied with their lives than their European counterparts.
Now, though, the evening news and the morning paper bring a rash of worries about America’s homegrown terrorists. And heated debate on the topic rages through the talk shows and the blogosphere.
There should be debate. Some of the old assumptions were flawed in the first place. But some conclusions people are drawing now are flawed too.
The full stories of the cases behind this fresh controversy have yet to be told. The only clear point is that they are as politically and psychologically complex as any issue could be. Here they are in summary:
• Terrorism charges [PDF] were filed in Minneapolis on Monday against eight men who are accused of various roles in the recruiting of some 20 local Somalis to fly to their homeland and train with al-Shabaab, an organization the U.S. government says is tied to al-Qaida and international terrorism. In all, 14 men have been indicted in the case, some of whom fled the United States months ago.
• The murder of 13 people on Nov. 5 at Fort Hood, Texas, set off speculation that the accused killer, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is an Islamic terrorist. To be clear, terror charges have not been filed in the case. And there is reason to argue that Hasan had simply and tragically cracked under pressure. But Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., is one of several U.S. lawmakers citing the massacre as reason to push for an investigation into the “larger pattern of homegrown terrorism that has emerged over the past several years.”
• In an alleged large-scale bomb plot against New York City, authorities say Najibullah Zaza, a Colorado airport van driver, received explosives training from al-Qaida in Pakistan and brought deadly skills back home to kill Americans. An Imam in Queens has been accused of tipping off Zaza about the undercover investigation into his activities and then lying to the FBI about it. The men have pleaded not guilty.
Added together, the cases make for a troubling picture that should be taken seriously.
But they also should be seen distinctly because they pose different levels of danger to the United States, said Daniel Byman, director of the Security Studies Program and the Center for Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University.
The Fort Hood case
The nation knows from tragic example — take the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City or the massacres at Columbine High School and Virginia Tech — that cases of lone killers on the rampage can be the most difficult to prevent.
But if it turns out that Hasan was an angry man who snapped and not part of a larger group, his case is the least worrisome in terms of terrorist threats, Byman wrote in a recent National Journal discussion of homegrown terrorism.
Angry individuals regularly do horrible things and kill significant numbers of people, Byman said. But if they are not tied to a broader group, “we rarely need to fear a broader spree of killings and follow on attacks.”
The Somali case
The radicalization of some 20 Somali Americans is more worrisome.
Generally it is true that Muslim and Arab Americans are more integrated into the middle-class mainstream than is the case in Europe. A poll of Muslim Americans conducted in 2007 by the Pew Research Center found that large majorities rated their communities as excellent or good and lived on incomes comparable to the nation as a whole. Those polled in the United States rejected Islamic extremism in larger margins than did Muslim minorities in Western European countries.
The assumption that America is less vulnerable than Europe still holds, Byman said in an interview with MinnPost.
“But the difference is less than we assumed,” he said. “There are exceptions.”
Somali Americans are among the most recent arrivals in the United States. Their ranks in Minnesota include professors, doctors and lawyers. You only need to walk streets, stores and college campuses in the Twin Cities to know they have blended deep into the local culture in a relatively short time.
But it can take decades for an immigrant community to recover from wrenching change and truly feel at home in a new home, Byman said.
On top of that considerable challenge, Somali Americans were torn over U.S. policy toward conflict in their homeland. After decades of inter-clan violence and anarchy in Somalia, a U.S.-backed Transitional Federal Government had formed and tried to take charge in 2006. It met intense resistance from a coalition of Islamic groups. Ethiopian troops surged in to back the Transitional Government.
And thousands of Somalis in Minnesota were incensed.
Advocates for both sides in Minnesota
Minnesota is home to advocates for both sides of the conflict. So the reaction varied. Without question, though, there was heated opposition to Ethiopian boots on Somali soil. I heard it in the mosques, the student centers and the coffee houses while covering the Somali community during 2007.
Now, authorities have confirmed the common street wisdom that young Somali men recruited here to fight in their homeland thought they were going to save their country from Ethiopian invaders.
Authorities also say there is no evidence they planned to come back and kill Americans. Like Arab Americans who are upset with U.S. policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Somalis have expressed their dissent in non-violent ways.
Still, the potential for a more militant response is a legitimate concern, Byman said.
“It’s an extremely small portion of the Somali American community that is actively involved in this, and then it’s an even smaller portion that goes to Somalia, and a smaller portion yet that somehow links up to the global jihad,” he said. “But that small number can be very dangerous . … There is a concern that these people might be radicalized on their own when they come back, just angry because they feel the U.S. is supporting the killing of their kin.”
Al-Qaida has exploited such resentment to find recruits in Europe, and it could try to do the same here. But, at this point, “could” is the operative word. No official is saying that actually has happened.
The Zazi case
The most threatening case is the foiled plot to bomb trains and other public facilities in New York this year, Byman said.
So far, Zazi stands accused largely alone although authorities allege he had at least one sympathizer who sought to shield him from police. In contrast, the Somali Americans are accused of operating as part of a larger functioning international network.
The dramatic difference, Byman said, is that Zazi returned to America after training abroad and directly prepared to kill Americans.
“That’s a big leap,” Byman said. “Zazi came to kill people, and he knew what he was doing. He was a skilled individual. We have seen in the past that a few skilled individuals are often very good at hooking up with unskilled locals and acting as force multipliers.”
Zazi knows this country well and authorities say he is linked to the al Qaida core. He was preparing to act strategically, not rash and impulsively like Hasan.
The crucial question now is whether “Zazi was kind of a one off — was he just the one guy or are there others,” Byman said.
For that matter, the Somali situation will bear watching for years to come too. Top FBI officials said in Minneapolis on Monday that their investigation isn’t over.
So we still can’t know, Byman said, “Are we going to look back in 10 years and say the signs were all there? Or will we look back and say this was a danger that never became reality?”
Sharon Schmickle covers science, international affairs and Greater Minnesota.

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Former spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation, Daniel Bwala, has publicly urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Olayemi Cardoso from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), citing concerns over the ongoing foreign exchange crisis in the country.
Bwala emphasized his recommendation by proposing that President Tinubu should also consider replacing top bank executives, suggesting that their allegiance to the profit motives of the private sector might not align with the national interest in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy.
In a statement posted on Bwala’s X account on Friday, he stated, “The key to dealing a blow to the Forex crisis against the naira is a bit similar to the Enron Scandal in the US; which also require tough political decisions.”
He continued, “Simply sack all the bank execs; they are the only private sector players posting profits without loss since 2015 to date.”
Bwala, known for his engagement with President Tinubu, particularly critiqued Cardoso’s tenure at the CBN, suggesting that the current governor has not effectively addressed the core issues affecting Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.
According to Bwala, the ideal candidate for the role of the apex bank’s governor would be someone without a background as a bank executive, implying that such a background might cloud their judgment or priorities when dealing with the nation’s financial stability.
He added, “Force them to pay up all loans (if any) obtained from FGN in one week or seize their assets to recover same. Replace them with CBN compliant execs. Appoint a new CBN governor without a history of bank exec role who would be ruthlessly committed to this reform (if the present CBN governor is not prepared for that) Cardoso appears to be dancing around the elephant in the room. President Bola Tinubu must succeed with his reform agenda.”...CONTINUE FULL READING>>


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In A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest J. Gaines, Mathu has gained a reputation as the only black character to take a stand against the oppression of the surrounding Louisiana community. Early in the story, Chimley tells the story of the time Mathu stood up to Fix, an angry, racist Cajun. Mathu and Fix fought for over an hour, and when the fight was over, "Mathu was up, and Fix was down." Chimley goes on to say, "that wasn't the last fight Mathu had on that river with them white people." To the majority of the other black characters, Mathu represents what they wish they were.
Mathu views the rest of the black community in a similar way to that in which they see themselves. To him, they don't stand up for their rights; they are content to live with the abuse of the surrounding white communities. Because of this, he resents them. But when the black community gathers at Mathu's house to help protect him against arrest, each of them claiming to have been the one who shot Beau, Mathu experiences a change of heart. In Rooster's chapter, the old black men gather together inside of Mathu's house, at which time they reiterate their vow to stay by Mathu's side, with each continuing to take the blame for the murder. Mathu, weary, tells them that they don't have anything else to prove, that they "done already proved it," and follows up with a heartfelt confession:
"Till a few minutes ago, I felt the same way that man out there feel about y'all—you never would 'mount to anything. But I was wrong. And he's still wrong. 'Cause he ain't go'n ever face the fact. But now I know. And I thank y'all. And I look up to you. Every man in here. And this the proudest day of my life."
Here Mathu lays it all out for them. In his mind, the other black men were nothing, but the day's events have proven that they are willing to stand up together. He continues:
"I ain't nothing but a mean, bitter old man. Hating them out there on that river, hating y'all here in the quarters. Put myself above all—proud to be African. You know why proud to be African? 'Cause they won't let me be a citizen here in this country. Hate them 'cause they won't let me be a citizen, hated y'all 'cause you never tried [...] I been changed. Not by that white man's God. I don't believe in that white man's God. I been changed by y'all."
Rather than simply thank them for their support, Mathu begins to understand how his own biases prevented him from seeing them as the men that they are. Here Gaines does an excellent job of showing the insidious nature of racism. It isn't simply directed from one race toward another; rather, it can turn those of the same race against one another, based on their reactions to the initial racism directed at them. However, through the gathering of old men, Mathu has identified his own unwarranted biases, thus taking the first step in overcoming them.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a final judgment against Mohammed Ali Rashid, a former senior partner at private equity giant Apollo Management L.P., who secretly billed clients approximately $290,000 and used the funds for his personal expenditures, including family vacations, visits to a hair salon, purchases of designer clothing, and high-end electronics.
From at least January 2010 to June 2013, the SEC claims that Rashid received millions of dollars each year related to his advisory services as an Apollo partner. However, the SEC alleges that by 2010, he began submitting false expense reports to obtain reimbursement for claimed business expenses that were, in fact, his personal expenses. These included a New Year’s trip to Brazil, a friend’s bachelor party and wedding, a flight to the Super Bowl, and numerous dinners with friends and family at high-end Manhattan restaurants.
Rashid allegedly charged more than one thousand personal items and services to the private equity funds that he advised, including Apollo Investment Fund III LP, Apollo Investment Fund V LP, Apollo Investment Fund VI LP, Apollo Investment Fund VII LP, and Apollo Natural Resource Partners LP.
According to the SEC’s complaint, despite being caught by the firm and told to stop on two occasions in 2010 and 2012, Rashid continued to expense personal items to clients into 2013. After he was confronted about his expenses for a third time, Rashid admitted that he charged approximately $220,000 in personal expenses. A forensic accountant then uncovered additional personal expenses that Rashid improperly charged to clients.
After a nine-day bench trial where 33 witnesses testified, the district court found that Rashid had engaged in a pattern of repeatedly, knowingly and falsely describing personal expenses as business expenses.
The court ordered Rashid to pay a civil penalty of $240,000. Prior to the filing of the SEC’s complaint, Rashid repaid Apollo for the ill-gotten funds and Apollo reimbursed the affected funds.

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How do you use club soda to remove stains?
Club Soda + Salt = Non-Toxic Stain Remover Blot fresh stain to soak up excess liquid. Sprinkle stained area liberally with salt (but not too liberally or you’ll be vacuuming salt up for weeks, trust me on this one). Pour club soda or seltzer water over stained area. Leave soda and salt on the stained area for a few hours or overnight.
Does club soda take stains out of carpet?
Something as simple as club soda can be a great option for water-soluble stains . Soak a white cloth in club soda and blot the stained carpet area. Keep on soaking the cloth with club soda and repeat until you extract all of the stain from the carpet fiber.
What kind of stains does club soda remove?
Club soda for stains helps remove dyes from beverages such as sugary fruity drinks, punch and electrolyte drinks in artificially bold or unusual colors. Blot up as much of the liquid first with folded paper towels. When no more color comes up, douse the area with a small amount of club soda .
Does club soda remove oil stains?
Call for Club Soda Plain club soda counteracts grease and removes oily spots from most fabrics. Pour enough club soda onto the stain to dampen the entire area, and then scrub gently for delicate fabrics and more aggressively for stronger fabrics.
Is club soda the same as soda water?
They’re all types of carbonated water . Simply put, club soda , seltzer , sparkling, and tonic water are different types of carbonated drinks.
What can club soda clean?
5 Surprising Household Uses for Club Soda #1 Use club soda to water your houseplants. #2 Use club soda to remove wine stains . #3 Use club soda to loosen rusted nuts and bolts. #4 Use club soda to clean up pet urine. #5 Use club soda to polish your gemstones.
Does club soda and salt remove stains?
There’s no particularly good chemical reason why club soda should remove stains : it’s essentially just water with carbon dioxide dissolved in it, along with some salts. (It is weakly acidic, so it might decolorize stains that can act as acid-base indicators.) In my experience, club soda does work sometimes.
Does vinegar and baking soda remove old stains from carpet?
Pour a small amount of vinegar on the stain , followed by a sprinkle of baking soda . The vinegar works to saturate and soften up the offending mark while the baking soda does the lifting and deodorizing. Together, they bubble a little and work as a team to lift the stain to the surface.
How does club soda remove red wine stains?
Pour either ice water or chilled club soda onto the stain then generously pour salt on top of the stained area and allow it to sit for five minutes. Pour hot or boiling water onto the stain and let it rinse in the sink.
Is club soda good for your stomach?
Soothe An Upset Stomach Sipping on club soda can help calm and upset stomach in two ways. First, the sodium bicarbonate in club soda can help neutralize stomach acid, and second, the carbonation encourages burping, which can help relieve pressure in your stomach .
How do you clean club soda with upholstery?
Use club soda . Lightly spray it on the stained area and use a brush to scrub away the stain, then wipe it away with a clean towel. Use a baking soda solution. Mix ¼ cup of baking soda with a cup of warm water, then use a light layer of the solution and a toothbrush to scrub away the stain.
Does club soda remove ink stains?
Some of the most common and most annoying stains are from red wine, ballpoint pen ink , and vegetable oil. Here are some techniques for cleaning them up. When discovered, immediately saturate the stain with club soda , cold water, or white wine. If stain is still visible, apply a spot stain remover.
Does vinegar get rid of oil stains?
If the stain remains, mix one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water. Sponge the stain with this solution. Blot until the liquid is absorbed. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent/ vinegar solution.
Does vinegar remove oil stains?
For oil stains , do not blot. Instead, sprinkle the stain with cornflour/arrowroot powder and sea salt to draw out excess liquid, then scrub it off with an old toothbrush. If the stain is stubborn, pour boiling water over it and soak it with some vinegar or baking soda then put through the wash as normal.

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JBoss Application Server Monitoring
JBoss Application Server is a widespread and reliable Java-based application server. Its performance depends on many factors, including:
JBoss Application Server performance directly affects hosted applications’ performance. Lack of comprehensive approach to monitoring leaves no chance to define problem causes or bottlenecks in your system.
AggreGate Network Manager offers a unified JBoss monitoring solution. You’ll be able to set up an efficient round-the-clock server monitoring service in short order. The Manager contains all necessary JBoss Application Server monitoring tools and provides massive opportunities for ongoing monitoring, preventing emergencies and performance degradation on the way.
The Network Manager is equally good at server-level and application-level monitoring.
Key JBoss monitoring metrics:


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- In a video of Trump’s Tuesday morning scrum with reporters, the president can be heard telling a reporter that he is allowing Dr. Fauci to testify before the Senate – and not the House – because the House is “a set up”. Trump and Dr. Fauci initially said the doctor wouldn’t testify because he’s too busy dealing with the ongoing public health crisis that has killed more than a quarter of a million people around the world and brought the American economy to a standstill.
- Three US universities are responding to the coronavirus crisis by creating (irony of all ironies) a Chinese style social credit surveillance system that will ‘score’ people based on their exposure to the virus. Researchers at the University of Southern California, Emory University, and the University of Texas Health Science Center are jointly working on the system after receiving federal grant funding. Like the Chinese social credit system, the scheme will consist of a mobile app for contact tracing the virus, and promises to track the real-time location and symptoms of individuals to calculate “personal risk scores”. The score would be used to determine the need “for quarantine and decontamination,” according to the report, with “aggregate risk scores” also assigned to “locations like your neighborhood grocery store.”
- Tanzania has suspended the head of its national health laboratory in charge of testing for the coronavirus and ordered an investigation, a day after President John Magufuli questioned the tests’ accuracy. Magufuli said on Sunday the imported test kits were faulty as they had returned positive results on a goat and a pawpaw — among several non-human samples submitted for testing, with technicians left deliberately unaware of their origins. He did not say where the kits had been imported from or why the authorities had been suspicious of the results. Catherine Sungura, acting head of communications at the ministry of health, said in a statement on Monday the director of the laboratory and its quality assurance manager had been immediately suspended “to pave way for the investigation”.
- President Trump has addressed the bizarre headline-grabbing development which has jolted Venezuela back center-stage in the news and in Washington. On Tuesday afternoon Trump told reporters at the White House he had no knowledge or involvement in the latest failed plot to oust Nicolas Maduro, which resulted in the capture and detention of two American former special forces soldiers – dubbed “mercenaries” by Maduro – who were involved in an apparent ‘invasion’ from the sea, likely launched out of neighboring Colombia.
- The US will report “very definitively” on the origins of the Covid-19 virus over time, President Donald Trump has said without any further details. Washington has been claiming it came from a Chinese lab, but provided no evidence.
“We will be reporting very definitively over a period of time,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. Trump said last week that he had a “high degree of confidence” that the novel coronavirus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, but he has not offered any evidence publicly to back up the claim.
- Out of control drone drama began on Saturday, when the advanced unmanned aerial vehicle disappeared after its control systems malfunctioned and shut off by mistake. Latvian authorities have called off the search for the advanced drone that was reported missing days ago on Tuesday evening, with the device believed to have run out of fuel. The out of control drone forced Latvian aviation officials to introduce restrictions for flights into Latvia, with at least one Riga-bound flight forced to land in Tallinn, Estonia instead. The drone was an experimental prototype of an advanced new model of special purpose UAVs, fitted with cutting-edge electronics and GPS.
- The European Union has called for a worldwide investigation into the origins and spread of Covid-19 in a move its foreign policy chief described as “standing aside from the battlefield between China and the US”. The EU said the bloc and its 27 member states would co-sponsor a draft resolution calling for an “independent review” into the novel coronavirus that causes the disease when the World Health Assembly convenes for a virtual meeting on May 18.
- Lisa Page is melting down on Twitter: “Yesterday was my two year anniversary of leaving the FBI. Two years have passed and I’ve lived a thousand lives and yet, everything is immovably the same.” “Except that now I speak out. No doubt my haters wish it wasn’t so, but I do and I will and I am not going to stop. And yes, I know: insurance policy treason deep state traitorous slut coup plotter. I know. It’s okay. I know.”
- Airbnb Inc is laying off 25% of its workforce, or nearly 1,900 employees, the home rental startup said on Tuesday. “Airbnb’s business has been hit hard, with revenue this year forecasted to be less than half of what we earned in 2019,” founder Brian Chesky said in a memo to employees.
- Researchers in Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences have taken a step closer to solving one of nature’s most remarkable mysteries: How do salmon, when it’s time to spawn, find their way back from distant ocean locations to the stream where they hatched? A new study into the life cycle of salmon, involving magnetic pulses, reinforces one hypothesis: The fish use microscopic crystals of magnetite in their tissue as both a map and compass and navigate via the Earth’s magnetic field.
- Whales had enuff. In Tonga from 2004 – 2017 it became a race to be out on the water first, increasing pressure on the whales with more boats, and operators who continually disregarded government recommendations. Licensed boats not suitable for the intended purpose of whale watching were overloaded with passengers, many without the proper safety equipment required for survey, without adequate seating, shelter or toilet facilities, which are required under law. In Vava’u there has been an on water death, a shark attack, swapping out of local guides for foreign guides, overloading of boats, more people swimming in the water than recommended, people being left behind in the water to be collected by another company and returned to their original boat, people put into the water in unsafe conditions, manipulation of 3rd party insurances, nonpayment of fees, incorrect information given in applying for a license. Skippers and guides passing courses when they have no clear understanding of what is involved. No one has been fined. The whales are moving offshore being displaced from their calving grounds. Fewer are being seen year after year around the inside of the Vava’u island group. The whale’s behavior is also changing due to the extreme boat pressure being put on them, becoming more evasive to boats each year. This is not only in Vava’u, many other countries are seeing the impact of tourism based whale activities – and many of those are non-swim operators.
Plasma filament activity is elevated. Solar wind is calm. Minor active regions are continuing to appear but also continuing to be small weak productions of a solar cycle slowly gearing up.
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I analyse the jargonized climate change language used in very common material including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC's) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), recent economic policy papers (Stern, The economics of climate change, 2006 and Garnaut, Garnaut climate change review, 2008), government responses, and the full set of abstracts for the Climate Congress held in Copenhagen in March 2009. Despite the best efforts of experts who try explain messages of climate action urgency, the fact of climate change seems to still suffer from a credibility shortfall. At least part of this problem are the climate change communication "code words" as described by Hassol, Eos 89(11):106, 2008. She explains that words such as "anthropogenic, "bias, "debate, "enhance, "positive" (as in positive feedback and trend), and, perhaps most dangerous of all, "theory" have common language meanings very different from their climate change meaning. She says that terms that now seem perfectly reasonable to global change scientists are still jargon in the wider world and always have simpler substitutes. For example few people say "spatial" and "temporal," they say "space" and "time". Surely, in day-to-day speech, people say "caused by us (or people)" rather than anthropogenic. The very terminology we have developed to talk about this diabolical challenge for humanity may be slowing down our ability to galvanize the actions so urgently required.
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Humber Pig in use by the Army.
Ray sent me this photograph that he took during National Service in Germany, during the 1950s. It shows a Humber "Pig" that went off-roading (literally), down a ditch, and crashed into a tree - perhaps a Silver Birch? the front wing on the Humber has definitely come off second best to the tree, which shows a few gashes from the impact but otherwise seems undamaged. The camouflage netting on the roof seems to have shifted a little, but everything else, including the two jerry cans on the back doors, seem to have stayed in place ok.
The Humber Pig, as it was unofficially known, first saw service in the 1950s and maintained a presence in the armed forces until the 1990s. Perhaps their most 'visible' use was during the troubles in Northern Ireland during the 1970s, their sturdy build enabling them to tackle any unpleasantness that the Royal Ulster Constabulary might come across. The Pig was originally designed for the Army, and was based
on a 1 ton truck to which armoured coachwork was fitted, an interim measure while properly-built armoured vehicles
were still in development. Once the Army had finished with them, many were retired from active use, only to be
pressed back into service in N. Ireland as already mentioned. Their official model name was FV1609 or FV1611 (for the
Mark 1 Pig), and just FV1611 for the Mk2. Run-flat tyres were fitted to the 20" rims.
Many variations on the Pig theme were created, to cope with different scenarios. Some had tubular rams fitted to the
front, whereas others had a box section beam. Some came with a water cannon, whereas others carried crew members. There is a photo of a preserved Pig used for bomb disposal here.
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