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Group urges FCC into this century
While not many of us expect there to be much truth in advertising, the General Accountability Office is a bit more optimistic. On Thursday, the office urged the Federal Communications Commission to revise standards for disclosing TV product sponsorships, according to a report by TheWrap.
The office pointed out that the language in the FCC guidelines used the term "expensive kinescope prints." Unless the FCC is run by C. Montgomery Mr. Burns, it appears that it does, indeed, require an update.
“FCC guidance for the sponsorship identification requirements has not been updated in nearly 50 years,” the GAO said in its report. Major concerns are that consumers are sometimes unaware of ads being made in form of product placement, and video and political ads haven't been brought into this century.
“As broadcasters facing budget constraints make greater use of commercially sponsored content such as commercial products as part of entertainment programs," continued the report," some members of Congress are concerned that broadcasters are not properly disclosing sponsorship information to the public.’’
The report noted broadcasters may be confused about disclosure requirements because the FCC’s examples are outdated and because technology has moved quickly into the future.
“The American people deserve to know when and by whom they are being persuaded – and it is the FCC’s job to ensure that they do,” said House Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA). “I urge the FCC to take full advantage of the authority already granted by Congress to provide maximum transparency for consumers and voters.”
Gina Hall is a Los Angeles-based writer and producer with more than 10 years experience in television, documentary and feature film production. She is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and blogs for the Huffington Post at huffingtonpost.com/gina-hall
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- 22 January 2020
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Food products giant Unilever is to work with Chinese 3PL JD Logistics to provide sustainable business initiatives in the supply chain.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding they are to create a framework to identify opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth.
The two companies aim to reduce the use of plastic and support sustainable practices in the supply chain.
The companies will also explore opportunities to digitise the “Unilever-JD” system which will include recycling packaging, 5G delivery solutions and the development of “less carbon intense transportation”.
Unilever chief supply chain officer Marc Engel said: “Today’s agreement with JD Logistics is an excellent opportunity to drive future-fit supply chain solutions around the world.”


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The first step of any sewing project is to find material. To find something fun and suitable for my graduation dress, I decided to take the train and head down to Philly’s version of the garment district, Fabric Row.
Fabric row is a couple of blocks of 4th street where (around) seven fabric stores reside. Most of them are family owned and operated. I found that where ever I went, the employees of the store were incredibly helpful and friendly. At Fleishman’s Fabric and Supplies, Nick pulled out ten different fabrics to choose from and was able to give awesome recommendations. I found beautiful linen at Fleishman’s. That being said, we were a yard short of what I needed. I also went to Jack B’s and found really pretty eyelet cotton, but again, there was not enough fabric. Despite all the help I was given, I could not find fabric suitable for this project.
After four more stores, I had given up on finding material on Fabric Row. I got a pretty good sandwich at Reading Terminal Market and had a nice cup of tea, but my trip to Philly had been rather unsuccessful. This did not end of my fabric finding journey!
I took the train back to Wayne and made my way to my friendly neighborhood JoAnn’s. When I first walked into the store, I was immediately able to find some embroidered cotton.
For my project, I needed four and a half yards of fabric, two to three yards of lining fabric, one yard of interfacing (to keep things in place), a zipper, and a pair of rings and sliders. All of this I found at JoAnn’s, thus concluding my fabric finding adventure.
The next step is to start cutting out the pattern and sew it together.

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Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove restrictions placed on his company’s N7.1 billion bank account.
Kalu, who is a senator representing Abia North in the senate, is also seeking an order of court striking out his name and that of his company, Slok Nigeria Ltd, from the N7.1 billion fresh charge filed against him by the EFCC.
The former governor, through his lawyer, Ikoro N. Ikoro brought an application for the two reliefs predicated on the judgment of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, delivered on September 29, 2021, which barred the Federal Government from retrying the former governor.
Kalu, who is the Chief Whip of the Senate, submitted that having been freed, it behoves on him to apply to the court to formally strike out his name and Slok from the charge sheet.
However, the scheduled re-arraignment of the former Commissioner of Finance in Abia State, Jones Udeogu, whom the court had ordered his retrial as well as hearing of all pending applications could not go on.
Slok’s counsel, Chief Chris Uche SAN, and Kalu’s lawyer had informed the court that the EFCC’s counsel, Rotimi Jacob SAN, served his response to their application which they served on him since October 2021, on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Though, Ikoro and Uche expressed dismay over the way the EFCC lawyer decided to wait to serve his counter-affidavit on Monday night, said they needed time to reply.
In view of the reason, the trial judge, Justice Ekwo adjourned with the consensus of parties to March 10, for hearing of Kalu and Slok’s applications as well as EFCC’s motion on notice seeking transfer of the matter to Lagos.
Justice Ekwo had on September 29, 2021, stopped the Federal Government from retrying Orji Uzor Kalu, over alleged N7.1 billion fraud.
Kalu was charged alongside his firm, Slok and Udeogu, and while the duo was convicted and sentenced for 12 years, the company was wound up.
It was the opinion of the court that since Kalu was not mentioned in the judgment of the Supreme Court, which had nullified his conviction and sentencing and ordered a retrial, the judgment did not apply to him.
The judge also reasoned that it was only the former Commissioner of Finance in Abia Government House, Jones Udeogu, that could be re-tried as only his name was mentioned in the Supreme Court judgment.

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text: From one of the world’s top performance psychologists—a proven framework for overcoming the primary obstacle to success: fear In more than 20 years helping leaders and athletes reach their true potential, renowned sports psychologist and culture coach Dr. Pippa Grange has found that even the most successful people experience fears of inadequacy. What sets them apart is their ability to pinpoint their fears and “turn down the volume.” In Fear Less, Grange walks you through the process of identifying and facing the fears that manifest in perfectionism, jealousy, self-criticism, and harsh judgment, and replacing those fears with acceptance, purpose, passion, or laughter―to name just a few. And she provides effective fear-management techniques for facing moments of critical pressure, including: Processing – through conscious tactics that bring the mind back to where you want it: the job at hand Distraction – deliberately focusing on other tasks when there’s nothing active to be done about what you actually fear Rationalization – drawing on the actual facts and evidence to talk yourself through the situation Our hidden fears are what make us feel our lives aren’t enough, that prompt us to spend our time worrying about competition, status, and control. Fear is what turns life into a battle, telling us we need to hide our real selves and that we’re not good enough. Fear Less gives you the tools you need to practice your responses to fear in the same way elite athletes train for and perform at a big game―with equally dramatic results. You’ll gain the knowledge and insight you need to change your perspective and move beyond fear to a place of joy, fulfillment, and meaning.

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|Vein: Posterior facial vein|
|Veins of the head and neck. (Post. facial visible at center.)|
|Dissection, showing salivary glands of right side. (Post. facial vein visible at bottom center.)|
|Latin||vena retromandibularis, vena facialis posterior|
|Gray's||subject #167 646|
|Source||superficial temporal vein, maxillary veins|
|Drains to||external jugular vein|
The retromandibular vein (temporomaxillary vein, posterior facial vein), formed by the union of the superficial temporal and internal maxillary veins, descends in the substance of the parotid gland, superficial to the external carotid artery but beneath the facial nerve, between the ramus of the mandible and the Sternocleidomastoideus muscle.
It divides into two branches:
- an anterior, which passes forward and unites with the anterior facial vein to form the common facial vein.
- a posterior, which is joined by the posterior auricular vein and becomes the external jugular vein.
- SUNY Labs 27:13-0103 - "Infratemporal fossa: The Pterygoid plexus of Veins"
- Norman/Georgetown lesson4 (parotid2)
- retromandibular+vein at eMedicine Dictionary
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Committed To Becoming More Age-Friendly
Boise United States of America
The City of Boise’s mantra is ‘Making Boise the Most Livable City in the Country’. We strive to offer programs and services which meet the needs of all who live here regardless of age, background, ability or financial income. Programs operated by the City of Boise for older people include: The Dick Eardley Senior Center; Lifetime and Leisure which offers senior tours, local excursions, and social inclusion and opportunities for seniors; senior fitness classes; transportation programs and discounted transportation options for those with the inability to drive; a partnership with Meals on Wheels to offer free or discounted food options; affordable housing services; a financial commitment to Valley Ride transportation services; and various senior programs throughout the City. The City of Boise is committed to addressing citizen needs in the areas of transportation and affordable housing as well as additional recreational opportunities including socialization and volunteering. In the first year we will organize a Senior Task Force including members representing older persons such as the Area Office on Aging, Idaho Food Bank, University of Idaho 4-H Extension, health care systems, local charitable foundations, Valley Ride transportation, and individual representation from older people throughout the City. The City of Boise will hold quarterly meetings and community open forums to encourage and foster feedback. City Council member Lisa Sanchez will by our leadership representation for the effort. Utilizing the Task Force will ensure representation from various agencies and departments. The group will have quarterly check-ins with City leadership as well as monthly meetings to ensure progress. Various locations will be used for meetings to encourage a cross pollination of ideas and interests.


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PITTSBURGH — As the Golden Knights prepared to board a plane Friday bound for Pennsylvania, assistant coach Ryan McGill approached defenseman Jake Bischoff with an unexpected message.
Bischoff made his NHL debut Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, skating with veteran Deryk Engelland on the third pairing.
He logged 16:06 of ice time with a plus-1 rating and two shots on goal in the Knights’ 3-0 victory at PPG Paints Arena.
“I felt terrible out there in warmups, and then during the game, all the guys made it really easy on me, encouraging me on the bench and on the ice, talking to me a lot,” Bischoff said. “I was a little nervous going into the game, but I kind of settled down out there.”
Bischoff, 25, made the Knights’ opening-night roster last season but did not play in any of the first nine games before returning to the American Hockey League. He was recalled again in February and was a healthy scratch each time.
Bischoff recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 60 AHL games, helping the Chicago Wolves reach the Calder Cup final.
“Being up last year helped me a lot,” Bischoff said. “I think just knowing what to expect and also knowing how to prepare, watching these guys, how they prepare every day and get ready to go, I think that taught me a lot.”
Bischoff, acquired from the New York Islanders in an expansion draft trade, replaced rookie Nic Hague in the lineup. Hague played the past seven games and logged two assists and 14 penalty minutes.
“He played a real solid game, and that’s what we expect from Jake,” Knights coach Gerard Gallant said. “Good for him. He played well.”
Prospects selected for Russia series
Center Peyton Krebs was one of four Knights prospects selected for the 2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series that takes place Nov. 4 through 14.
Krebs, recovering from offseason surgery to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon, was named to Team WHL for the event against the Russian National Junior Team. It’s unclear whether the Knights’ first-round pick in June will be cleared to play.
Defenseman Kaedan Korczak also was chosen for Team WHL.
Defenseman Xavier Bouchard was selected to Team QMJHL for the second straight year, while Jordan Kooy is one of four goaltenders for Team OHL.
The Knights announced that all fans attending Friday’s 3 p.m. game against Colorado at T-Mobile Arena will receive a City of Las Vegas and City of Henderson patch in honor of Nevada Day. The team will wear special white jerseys during warmups to be raffled off with proceeds benefiting the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. Also, the proceeds from the 51/49 Raffle will benefit local youth sports.
The game against Anaheim at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 is the first Kids Day, and fans will receive Upper Deck player cards upon entry. Kids can get free ice cream sundaes in Section 14 until the opening faceoff and have access to the Kid Zone in Section 4.


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The debate around legalizing sports gambling is heating up! Proponents argue that it could bring in much-needed revenue and create a safer environment for bettors. But, opponents worry about possible negative consequences, such as addiction and corruption.
The potential advantages of legalizing sports gambling are numerous. Firstly, it could generate significant tax revenues for governments. Secondly, authorities can set strict rules to protect bettors from fraudulent practices. Lastly, it would move out of the shadows into a transparent and accountable market. This could benefit the sports industry in many ways.
On the other hand, some fear that legalizing betting would increase addiction. There are also worries about match-fixing and exploitation of vulnerable people, such as young people. All of these factors must be carefully considered before making any decisions.
The current state of gambling on sports
Accessibility: Online platforms have made sports gambling super convenient. This has caused more people to bet, even those who wouldn’t have before.
Risk of addiction: With easy betting comes the potential for addictive behavior. The thrill of wagering may lead some down a dangerous path.
Regulation and legality: Laws around sports gambling vary by country. Some have accepted it as a form of entertainment, while others have strict regulations or ban it.
Plus, tech advancements have given us live in-play betting and fantasy sports, transforming the landscape and raising questions about integrity.
Though there are benefits to legalizing sports gambling – like economic advantages and consumer protection – it must be done carefully. Striking a balance between sport integrity and responsible gambling is key.
As society evolves and attitudes shift, meaningful dialogue is needed. Considering all perspectives and consequences will help us make informed decisions that prioritize individual wellbeing and sport events.
Arguments for legalizing sports gambling
Legalizing sports gambling is a debated topic. Proponents claim it would create a regulated industry, generate tax revenue, and protect customers better. It would also eliminate the need for illegal bookmakers and make betting operations more transparent.
Additionally, it could boost the economy by creating job opportunities. Plus, tourists interested in sports betting could be attracted, leading to increased income for local businesses and governments. This extra money could be used to finance public services such as education and healthcare.
Moreover, regulation of the industry would be possible with legalization. This would include age restrictions to stop kids from gambling, preventive measures to detect problem gambling, and help for people with gambling addiction.
Critics of legalizing sports gambling say it’s a slippery slope, but come on! It’s unlikely people who can’t resist fantasy football betting will suddenly become criminals.
Counterarguments against legalizing sports gambling
Legalizing sports gambling could cause addiction, and individuals may struggle to manage their betting habits. This could lead to financial issues and harm their mental health.
Moreover, large amounts of money involved may tempt athletes, officials or other stakeholders to do dishonest activities.
Also, it might exploit vulnerable people such as the ones with low income or who already have a gambling problem, given that betting opportunities would be more accessible and available.
These counterarguments provide good reasons for taking into account the potential problems before legalizing sports gambling.
History shows us that when sports betting was legalized in some US areas in the ’90s, it caused scandals related to match-fixing and illegal activities. This serves to remind us of the potential risks of unregulated or loosely regulated sports gambling markets.
Whether it’s a touchdown or a love letter, the legality of sports gambling is still a gripping global debate.
Examining the legality of sports gambling globally
Sports gambling’s legal status differs across the world, so it’s important to examine its global legality. In some countries, it’s totally legal and accepted. For example, in the UK, there’s strict regulation and taxation, which contributes to the economy. Also, Australia has a big sports betting industry run within a legal framework. Potential economic impact of legalized sports betting varies depending on a jurisdiction.
In contrast, some nations totally prohibit sports gambling. Like, Saudi Arabia doesn’t allow it according to Islamic law. Additionally, Singapore’s Remote Gambling Act prohibits betting unless approved by the government.
The US is unique, because each state decides whether to permit or ban it. This causes a mix of laws, with some states allowing it while others prohibit it.
It’s interesting that Macau earns more from gambling than Las Vegas. With its luxurious resorts and casinos, it’s the most lucrative city for gambling (Statista). This shows how well-loved and economically significant it is in some places.
From reckless gamblers to athletes wagering on their own matches, countries that legalize sports gambling make a morally questionable decision.
Case studies of countries where sports gambling is legal
Legal sports gambling has been embraced by several countries. They offer insights into its benefits and drawbacks.
The UK is one of them. The British government recognized the need for a regulated industry and implemented licensing requirements for consumer protection. This caused the gambling sector to grow, with increased taxes helping public services.
Australia is another nation that has legal sports gambling. Knowing they had an existing gambling culture, they saw opportunity to regulate and monetize it. Strict regulations were put in place to tackle match-fixing and corruption, whilst providing economic benefits through taxation and job creation.
Italy has a different approach. They allow both online and land-based betting, providing a competitive market. The government generates revenue from taxes and combats illegal gambling activities.
These case studies demonstrate that when properly regulated, legalizing sports gambling can have positive outcomes. Policymakers must consider these successful examples when addressing this issue in their own jurisdictions. If not, they may miss out on revenue, consumer protection, and overall societal well-being.
The impact of legalizing sports gambling on professional sports leagues
Legalizing sports gambling has massive implications for pro sports leagues. It allows them to gain financial benefits through partnerships and sponsorships with betting companies. This extra revenue lets them invest more in their teams and facilities.
Plus, by having a stake in the outcome of games, fans become more invested. This results in greater viewership and attendance at sporting events, which is good for the leagues and teams.
Also, regulations and oversight become easier to implement. This helps protect against any illegal activities or match-fixing attempts, maintaining the integrity of the leagues.
Furthermore, responsible gambling practices can be put in place. Operators can prevent over-betting and addiction. Educational programs can teach people about betting responsibly, creating a safe and healthy betting atmosphere.
Evaluating the potential consequences and benefits of legalization
Legalizing sports gambling could bring about economic benefits, such as job creation and tax revenue. It also helps protect consumers by providing secure platforms and guaranteeing fair play. Plus, authorities can better monitor and regulate the industry – preventing illegal activities and introducing responsible gambling initiatives.
To make the most of this opportunity, there are a few recommendations worth taking into account. Age verification systems should be implemented to keep minors away from these platforms. Furthermore, setting limits on betting amounts can help promote responsible behavior. Lastly, educational campaigns are needed to raise awareness about responsible gambling.
Conclusion: Should gambling on sports be legal?
The debate around legalizing sports gambling is complex. Proponents say it can bring in revenue and prevent corruption. Opponents worry it may lead to more problem gambling and negative social impacts. Striking a balance between these interests is key. Visit http://www.jmiamplification.com to explore more about the history and modern debates on sports gambling.
Legalizing sports gambling could create consumer protections. Governments can ensure fair play, transparent odds, and responsible marketing. Plus, taxation could contribute to public funds.
However, critics fear easier access to gambling could lead to more problem gambling. Self-exclusion and treatment programs can help, but some worry removing legal barriers could increase financial hardship and social issues.
This debate has deep historical roots. Societies have long debated morality, economics, public health, and individual freedoms when it comes to sports gambling. Changes in technology, attitudes, and culture have played a role too.


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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Millennials But Should
For older generations, millennials are a whole new species. Millennials — born roughly between 1980 and 2002 — are the generation du jour. They’re coming of age — or are there already — in a world where cell phones and Wi-Fi are the norm, and Facebook friends, as significant as real ones. The millennial generation tends to be relatively unattached to politics and religion, is in no rush to marry and is optimistic about the future, the Pew Research Center reports. Here are 10 other things you might not know about about millennials but should.

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We will be there along with a good number of other reporters from the scout.com network and a number of the prospects there have Oklahoma State among their recruiting interests and offers. The defensive side is headed by recent Cowboy commitment Madre Harper, a talented 6-3, 175-pound cornerback from host Arlington Lamar.
There are more defensive backs at the event than players at any other position with 91 corners or safeties on hand. Besides Harper, scheduled to appear are Chris Brown of Alief Elsik, Benji Franklin of Alief Taylor, Eric Cuffee from Waco High, Donovan Duvernay of Sachse, standout corner A.J. Green of Desoto, and Eric Monroe from Galena Park North Shore.
Defensive tackle Chris Daniels of Euless Trinity (pictured above) is one of the very best prospects expected. He is joined by Kendall Jones of Killeen Shoemaker, Darius Anderson of Fort Bend Hightower, and out-of-state prospects like Xavier Kelly of Wichita East in Kansas, Rashard Lawrence of Neville, Louisiana, and McTelvin Agim from Hope, Arkansas.
Another prospect that was part of a group of four high school standouts in Stillwater last Sunday for unofficial visits is linebacker Clifton Lewis from Fort Bend Hightower in the Houston area. Michael Divinity from John Ehret High School in the New Orleans area is one of the top linebacker prospects in the country. Two Texans, Jordan Carmouche of Manvel and Erick Fowler from Manor, will also be at Arlington Lamar for the Nike event on Sunday.
Stay tuned to Scout and scout.com for more on the Cowboys prospects and all the participants at the event.


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Aegis Corporation has worked closely with the Lexipol Group (Lexipol) to build a partnership with the Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation (County Mutual). The County Mutual Board of Directors recently committed to fully funding the development of law enforcement and corrections policy and procedures manuals through Lexipol for member counties. The program also includes daily training bulletins provided by Lexipol.
“We are pleased to partner with Lexipol to make the 'Wisconsin Law Enforcement & Custody Policy Manual' services available to participating County Mutual members,” said John Dirkse, executive vice president of Aegis Corporation, which acts as the general administrator of the County Mutual. “Lexipol currently serves over 1,300 law enforcement agencies in 14 states, including Wisconsin and we look forward to working with them to provide this extremely valuable service to our members free of charge the first year.”
Benefits of the County Mutual/Lexipol program include:
• Coordinated Policy Development
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|Publication number||US5483434 A|
|Application number||US 08/256,511|
|Publication date||Jan 9, 1996|
|Filing date||Dec 29, 1992|
|Priority date||Jan 14, 1992|
|Also published as||CA2127995A1, DE69205997D1, DE69205997T2, EP0621991A1, EP0621991B1, WO1993014554A1|
|Publication number||08256511, 256511, PCT/1992/237, PCT/NL/1992/000237, PCT/NL/1992/00237, PCT/NL/92/000237, PCT/NL/92/00237, PCT/NL1992/000237, PCT/NL1992/00237, PCT/NL1992000237, PCT/NL199200237, PCT/NL92/000237, PCT/NL92/00237, PCT/NL92000237, PCT/NL9200237, US 5483434 A, US 5483434A, US-A-5483434, US5483434 A, US5483434A|
|Inventors||Petrus H. Seesink|
|Original Assignee||Seesink; Petrus H.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (83), Classifications (11), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The invention relates to a high voltage generator comprising a first series of voltage multiplying stages, each stage comprising a diode and a capacitor one terminal of which being connected to the cathode of the respective diode, wherein every cathode of a diode is connected to the anode of the diode of the next voltage multiplying stage, a clock generator which is able to generate clock pulses being 180° out of phase with one another and being supplied alternately to the other terminal of the capacitors of successive voltage multiplying stages, the last diode in the series having a high voltage output and said high voltage output being connected to feed-back means, which modifies said two clock pulses in dependence on the voltage on the high voltage output.
Such a high voltage generator is known from the European patent application 0,350,462. Said known high voltage generator generates a high voltage pulse for instance to program (E)EPROM-memory cells. Therefore, a voltage of about 5 V is converted in a pulse of about 16 V, which value is sufficient to program (E)EPROM-memory cells. Every voltage multiplying stage functions as a charge pump and after each stage a voltage increase at most equal to the step value of the clock pulse less the threshold voltage of the diodes occurs.
A disadvantage of said known arrangement is that the high voltage output shows spikes whenever one of both clock pulses switches.
Japanese patent application JP-A-56.094962 discloses a transformerless type DC/DC converter which is controlled by two reverse-phased clock pulses φ1 and φ2. The output voltage of the output terminal is entirely determined by PWM-control of the two reverse-phased clock pulses.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,036,229 discloses an arrangement comprising multiple multiplier stages in a charge pump, which multiplier stages are controlled by clock pulses. The application of several charge pumps in parallel are described.
The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement neutralizing the disadvantage related to the prior art and the output voltage of which does not show any spikes any more.
The arrangement according to the invention is therefore characterized in that at least the last capacitor of the multiplying stages is connected to a junction in order to be supplied with a control voltage during operation, said junction being connected to an input of a control circuit having two outputs, said junction also being connected to current charging means, which is controlled by one of said two outputs of the control circuit and by the feed-back means, and to current discharge means controlled by the other of said two outputs of the control circuit, in such a way that when, during operation, the control voltage increases to a first predetermined level the control circuit operates to deactivate said current charging means and to activate said current discharge means, and when the control voltage decreases to a second predetermined level the control circuit operates to deactivate said current discharge means and to activate said current charging means.
By shaping the current supplied by the current charge means and the current lead away by the current discharge means in a proper way the spikes on the high voltage output may be substantially reduced.
In a first embodiment of the invention only said capacitor in said last voltage multiplying stage is connected to said junction to receive said control voltage.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention the high voltage generator is characterized in that said feed-back means comprises a high voltage feed-back circuit connected to the high voltage output, in that the output of the high voltage feed-back circuit is connected to the input of an operational amplifier the other input of which is connected to a reference voltage, in that the current charge means comprises a current source controlled by an output of the operational amplifier, and a first switch which is connected in series with said current source and is controlled by said one of said two outputs of the control circuit, in that the current discharge means comprises a second switch being controlled by said other of said two outputs of the control circuit, and in that the control circuit is said clock generator which is able to generate clock pulses being 180° out of phase with one another at its outputs.
By the application of the latter measures the frequency of the clock pulses is determined by the load. Therefore, in the preferred embodiment the voltage multiplier only pumps charge to its output when it is needed there.
When, during operation, the control voltage exceeds the first predetermined level, said clock pulses switch in such a way that said first switch controlled by clock pulse is opened and said second switch controlled by clock pulse is closed and when the input voltage decreases below the second predetermined level said clock pulses switch again resulting in closing the first switch and opening of said second switch.
Preferably, a second identical high voltage generator is provided, the second identical high voltage generator having voltage multiplying stages being alternately supplied with the clock pulses, however, in a reverse order relative to the order of the high voltage generator, the high voltage outputs of both high voltage generators being connected to one another in such a way, that when one of both high voltage generators does not supply any control current but charges its respective last capacitor the other high voltage generator supplies said control current.
In such a preferred embodiment, said feed-back means may comprise a high voltage feed-back circuit connected to the high voltage output, in that the output of the high voltage feed-back circuit is connected to the input of an operational amplifier the other input of which is connected to a reference voltage, in that the current charge means comprises a current source controlled by an output of the operational amplifier, and a first switch which is connected in series with said current source and is controlled by said one of said two outputs of the control circuit, in that the current discharge means comprises a second switch being controlled by said other of said two outputs of the control circuit, in that the control circuit is said clock generator which is able to generate clock pulses being 180° out of phase with one another at its outputs, in that a second series of voltage multiplying stages parallel to the first series of multiplying stages is provided, the second series being identical to the first series, in that the last stage of the second series of multiplying stages is connected to a junction of a series connection of two further switches parallel to the first and second switches and to a further input of the clock generator, the further switches being also controlled by said clock pulses, however, in a reverse order.
The invention will be hereinafter explained by reference to some drawings. In the drawings
FIG. 1 shows the circuit according to the invention, partly in block diagram;
FIG. 1A shows an alternative circuit according to the invention;
FIG. 2 shows the voltage being supplied to the last capacitor instead of one of both clock pulses;
FIG. 3 shows a simulated diagram of the two clock pulses controlling the charge pumps;
FIG. 4 shows a simulated diagram of a part of the rising edge of a programming pulse without current control of the last capacitor;
FIG. 5 shows a simulated diagram of a part of the rising edge of a programming pulse with current control of the last capacitor;
FIG. 6 shows a simulated diagram of a programming pulse generated by means of the arrangement according to the invention.
FIG. 1 shows the invention partly in block diagram. The figure shows a voltage multiplier known as such comprising several charge pumps connected in series. Every charge pump consists of a diode Di and a capacitor Ci+1 connected to its cathode. At its other terminal each capacitor receives a clock pulse (φ1 or φ2) generated by an oscillator 3. The oscillator 3 generates two clock pulses being 180° out of phase with respect to one another, said clock pulses being supplied alternately to the successive capacitors Ci. In this voltage multiplier known as such every stage substantially doubles its input voltage. The diodes D0 . . . Dn may be MOS-transistors connected as diodes.
In the arrangement according to the invention the last capacitor Cn is not controlled by one of both clock pulses φ1 or φ2, but by a control current I1. This provides the possibility to reduce spikes on the high voltage output during switching of the clock pulses φ1 and φ2.
The current control of the last capacitor is provided by means of feed-back means comprising a high voltage feed-back circuit 1, a reference source 2, an operational amplifier A, a current source I1 and two switches S1 and S2 controlled by the clock pulses φ1 and φ2. The output of the high voltage feed-back circuit 1 is connected to the inverting input of the operational amplifier A, the non-inverting input of which receives a reference voltage (or reference current) from a reference voltage or reference current source 2. The output of the operational amplifier A controls the output current of the current source I1. The output of the current source I1 is connected to ground (VSS) through two switches S1 and S2 being connected in series and being controlled by φ1 and φ2, respectively. The junction of the switches S1 and S2 provides the voltage Vn to the last capacitor Cn, as well as the input voltage of the oscillator 3.
FIG. 2 shows the voltage Vn to the last capacitor Cn as a function of time. If Vn increases Cn is discharged through Dn and a load connected to the high voltage output HVout. Then, the switch S2 controlled by φ2 is closed, while the switch S1 controlled by φ1 is opened. Switch S2 supplies the current I1 to the capacitor Cn, in such a way that the output current Iout is also equal to I1. At a certain moment t1 Vn exceeds a predetermined threshold value and the oscillator 3 switches: the outputs φ1 and φ2 change sign. The switches S1 and S2 controlled by φ1 and φ2, respectively, switch, i.e. S2 opens and S1 closes. The voltage Vn decreases to ground potential (VSS) the rate of which being determined by the resistance of S1, after which the capacitor Cn is charged through diode Dn-1. At moment t2 oscillator 3 switches again, after which Vn increases again and Cn discharges again by the current Iout =I1 through Dn and the load.
If I1 is a controlled current also the output current Iout is a controlled current. The voltage Vn has a saw-tooth shape. The slope of the rising edge is determined by I1 being in turn controlled by the high voltage feed-back circuit 1. Since the high voltage feedback circuit 1 is controlled by the high voltage output HVout the slope of Vn is determined by the load connected to the high voltage output. Furthermore, because Vn also controls the oscillator the frequency of the clock pulses φ1 and φ2 is determined by the load. The voltage multiplier, therefore, only pumps charge to the output HVout when it is needed there. So, the voltage multiplier according to the invention does not only have the advantage of having an output being current controlled and having reduced spikes on the output voltage, but also shows frequency control of the oscillator.
In FIG. 1 a single multiplying circuit is shown. A disadvantage of such a single circuit is that no output current Iout can flow during the falling edge of control signal Vn. In practice this problem is solved by applying an additional, identical voltage multiplier, in which the voltages φ1 and φ2 have inverted values compared to those in the arrangement of FIG. 1. At the moments that Vn in the arrangement according to FIG. 1 decreases and, therefore, no output current is supplied, the other identical voltage multiplier in such a double-phase arrangement will supply an output current I1, so that always: Iout =I1. Such a double-phase circuit is shown in FIG. 1A.
FIG. 3 shows a simulation of a double-phase embodiment of the arrangement according to FIG. 1. Here, Vn1 is equivalent to Vn in FIG. 1 for one phase and Vn2 for the other phase. The frequencies of φ1 and φ2 correspond to those of Vn1 and Vn2, respectively. In FIG. 3 one can see how this frequency is determined by the load. On top of FIG. 3 a part of the simulated curve of the rising edge of a programming pulse VPP may be seen. VPPID shows the ideal, desired curve of VPP. The two other curves show the control signals Vn1 and Vn2. After 60 μs a heavier load is connected to the output HVout. One can clearly observe the slopes of Vn1 and Vn2 becoming more steep and, therefore, the frequency increases. The voltage jump at the beginning of every pulse is caused by the charge pump diode threshold voltage to be exceeded. The spikes in the control signals only reach the capacitors being controlled by them, however, they do not reach the output of the charge pump as long as the circuit is properly dimensioned.
FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 show resulting programming pulses VPP as a function of time. FIG. 4 shows VPP in case the last capacitor Cn is not current controlled, but like the other capacitors receives one of both clock pulses φ1 or φ2. FIG. 4 only shows a part of the rising edge of the programming pulse. VPP is the output signal of the charge pump, while VPPOUT is the output signal of a (small) low pass filter receiving VPP as input signal. FIG. 5 shows that in the arrangement according to the invention, applying current control of the last capacitor Cn, spikes caused by the clock pulses are less powerful in the programming pulse VPP. When comparing FIGS. 4 and 5 it has to be observed that FIG. 5 has been simulated utilizing a capacitor (CHV) between HVout and ground (VSS) having a magnitude of more than six times smaller than the one in FIG. 4. If FIG. 4 would have been simulated utilizing the same capacitor as used in the simulation of FIG. 5 the spikes on the VPP-signal in FIG. 4 would have been about six times larger. FIG. 6 shows an entire programming pulse as may be realized with the arrangement according to the invention. One can clearly see how exactly the real pulse VPPOUT precisely follows the ideal pulse VPPID.
The invention is not limited to the current control of the last capacitor Cn. Principally, it is possible to control the current of other capacitors. However, generally this results in a lower efficiency of the charge pump. Moreover, then the output current no longer equals I1 and, therefore, this current is defined less well.
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I don't think I've ever taken pics in my back yard before.
Another great pants pattern from Style Arc!
The Sailor Sue pant is, at first glance, similar to the Linda pant.
What are the differences?
The Linda pant is designed for stretch wovens. The Sailor Sue is designed for knits, such as a "cotton jersey with spandex, or any knit with spandex that is soft and drapey." I used a ponte for mine. Both pants have a straight leg. (The drawing for the Sailor Sue pant suggests that it might be a bit flared, but it is not.) The Sailor Sue pant has a wider leg than the Linda, but both are straight. For my size 10s, the Linda pant has a hem circumference of 18.5 inches and the Sailor Sue has a hem circumference of 22.5 inches. The Linda pant has a shaped waistband, and the Sailor Sue has the elastic sewn directly to the pant.
Both sew up in no time and I love both! (It takes less time to sew either pant that it does to drive to the mall and shop for pants.)
I used a cranberry ponte from FabricMart. I bought this fabric several months ago its no longer on the website, so I'm not sure of the exact fiber content, but I hope it's not the ponte that pills badly. :)
I made the pants exactly out of the envelope with a couple minor changes. First, I sewed on a waistband. I prefer a waistband. :) I cut off two inches from the hem, so they are a bit long for me. That's it!
I also sewed up another Linda pant but have no pics of it. I have a stash of stretch wovens, so I may be making several more pair. ;)

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What makes a writer? I recently heard that question proposed to a group of people who should have either known the answer or should have at least considered the question more than once in their lives.
Are you a writer because you’ve been published? Or because you’ve been published and paid? Or is it because you’ve been acknowledged as such with a certificate or degree of some kind?
There is only one true thing that defines a writer.
A writer writes.
A writer takes 30 minutes to send a one-paragraph email. A writer struggles with Twitter. A writer stresses over the wording on a postcard. A writer can never put words on the page or screen without revisions.
Most of all, a writer writes. An idea, or phrase, or string of characters appears in their consciousness and they cannot let it go without writing it down. It must be written and then revised. And then maybe revised again, and then shared with the world.
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Everyone excels at something and struggles with something else that might come naturally to others.
In my experience, some of the most intelligent, most well-spoken people cannot write well. Since public speaking (among other things) is not easy for me I believe that makes us even.
We all need each other’s help to truly succeed, so I’ll write and you crunch numbers. Or fill teeth. Or build houses. Together, we’ll all move the ball down the field.
Whether it’s business, creative, or technical content for a digital or print resource, I can help you or your company clearly present the information you wish to share with the world.
Let me provide the copywriting or content for your project. I guarantee you’ll be happy with the results.


The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that chip maker Advanced Micro Devices can seek to require its bigger rival, Intel Corp., to turn over U.S. documents for use in a European investigation.
By a 7-1 vote, the justices upheld a ruling that could require Intel, the world's largest microchip maker, to produce documents from an old antitrust case for use by the European Commission as it investigates AMD's complaint that Intel has abused its dominant market power in Europe.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said the U.S. law at issue authorizes, but does not necessarily require, that a federal court provide assistance to AMD in getting the documents. Whether assistance is appropriate in this case is not yet resolved and will be decided by a federal judge, she said.
AMD has requested access to about 600,000 pages of Intel documents produced during a separate U.S. lawsuit against Intel by Intergraph Corp. so AMD can turn over new evidence to the European regulators.
The European Commission has had an open investigation into Intel's business practices for several years, but has not taken any enforcement actions. The probe was touched off by complaints from AMD in October 2000 that Intel used the threat of retribution to prevent personal computer makers from using AMD products.
AMD had asked a federal court in California to require Intel to produce the documents. A 40-year-old law allows U.S. courts to make documents available to foreign tribunals.
A federal judge rejected the request because the European Commission's ongoing investigation was not a "proceeding" as required by the law.
But a U.S. appeals court ruled for AMD. It said the proceeding was at a minimum, leading to quasi-judicial proceedings, and the case was sent back to the judge to decide the merits of AMD's request.
The Supreme Court affirmed that ruling and allowed the case to go forward.
"The Supreme Court has clearly confirmed our right to seek the discovery that we're looking for in support of our European Commission complaint," said AMD spokesman Michael Simonoff. An Intel spokesman could not immediately provide comment.
Intel had appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that a private party like AMD should not be able to demand documents the foreign tribunal itself does not authorize.
The European Commission supported Intel, expressing concern that other companies could file complaints if they knew they could use U.S. law to gain access to competitors' documents. Lawyers for the commission said that would undermine its enforcement efforts.
But the U.S. Justice Department said the appeals court ruling should be affirmed. It said the federal judge should have the opportunity to resolve the dispute.
Ginsburg said, "We now hold that Congress authorized, but did not require, the district court to provide discovery aid to a complainant, such as AMD, during a European Commission investigation that will end in a dispositive ruling."
Justice Stephen Breyer dissented. He said he would order the complaint in the case dismissed and said the majority has extended law's scope beyond what Congress might reasonably have intended.
He said the court disregarded the European Commission's opinion. Breyer expressed concern that under the ruling, a foreign private citizen could ask a U.S. court for help to get information about a decision not to bring criminal charges, even if the foreign prosecutors were indifferent or unreceptive.


Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been left out of the Manchester United squad for this evening’s Premier League tie at home to Stoke City.
Jose Mourinho has gone with Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial as our attacking midfield trio in a 4-2-3-1 formation that currently lead the Potters 2-0 at half-time.
The Armenian did not even make the bench for this evening’s game which includes three central midfielders – Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera and Scott McTominay.
Speaking to Sky Sports before the game, Jose Mourinho confirmed that the attacking midfielder has been left out of this evening’s matchday squad because he has been distracted by transfer rumours.
“I would lie if I said it was a pure tactical decision. It was just a choice of the players that we know, in this moment, they have 100 per cent their heads in Manchester United.
“No doubts about the future. I don’t think it’s easy for a player to play when there are doubts about his future. It’s added pressure that a player doesn’t need, so I think it’s the best for him and for us, while the doubt is in the air, to protect him.”
There is strong speculation that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be used as part of a swap deal with Arsenal for forward Alexis Sanchez.
Arsene Wenger has expressed an interest in our player, with the Gunners believed to keen on receiving a player as part of any deal that involves selling Sanchez. The Chilean superstar is in the final six months of his current deal at the Emirates and is widely expected to leave this month.
Mkhitaryan has started only 26 of a possible 61 Premier League games under Mourinho following his big money move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016. He has really struggled to adapt to the Premier League with a number of very poor performances in a Manchester United shirt.
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As I say in the book, it is unlovable and harmful to shelter people from the consequences of their own behavior.
George was indeed most unlovable to those who knew him best.
It was always to the most unlovable and unattractive that Angela's heart went out.
Into the circle of these two unlovable figures and their ugly court Weber was thrust.
He can love all opinions, including the opinion that men are unlovable.
And all this happened because an unlovable boy had made Ellen like him.
The uncle was a good man, after a fashion, but he was austere and unlovable.
And she was with Willie Enslee, the unlovable, the hideously uninteresting, the intolerable.
He was thinking dolefully of just how miserable and unfortunate and unlovable he was.
According to the law of natural selection, a lovable person is selected rather than an unlovable person.


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At a recent bank management conference, the unflappable Greenspan was sitting quietly in the corner of the press room, thumbing through the notes of his speech for that morning.
''Will the chairman be talking about this?'' a reporter asked a seminar organizer about a specific issue.
''Will the chairman take additional questions?'' queried another, nervously making a point not to look toward the man.
The bespectacled chairman sat quietly with a bemused look on his face. Obviously, he would talk only when he was good and ready and he would talk about only what he wanted to talk about. Interest rates and monetary policy are too important to be subjects of mere banter.
''I`d give Greenspan decent marks for being able to keep an even keel with the stock market crash and, more recently, the savings and loan mess and an incoherent economic policy,'' said Donald Straszheim, chief economist for Merrill Lynch & Co.
''But I`d give him an `F` on inflation, for while it is unchanged, there has been no progress for three years, even though progress would be good for the economy.''
Whatever grades economists may give Greenspan, his quiet manner is in stark contrast to that of the Congress and the administration as they trumpet plans to slice the growing budget deficit. All we know is that taxpayers will wind up with new taxes.
Greenspan will wait until there`s an honest-to-goodness budget plan, not just rhetoric, before he takes steps to loosen credit by reducing rates further. Though lower rates are expected down the road, for now it`s steady-as-you-go.
''From the investor`s standpoint, the deficit reduction discussions are a charade and national disgrace, and there will be no progress all summer,''
added Straszheim. ''They got off to a partisan and political start, which indicates a general unwillingness to be forthright and to look for real solutions.''
Straszheim predicts we`ll get new ''sin'' taxes on alcohol and tobacco, user fees on airports and similar facilities and a substantial gasoline tax.
''The investor has become cynical as he`s watched the deficit grow beyond the $100 billion target set by the Gramm-Rudman balanced budget law (with five months still remaining in the fiscal year),'' said Alan Levenson, director of financial services for the WEFA Group. ''While the recent decline in rates is based on expected budget reform, Greenspan`s going to wait until there`s an actual agreement with figures.''
Levenson predicts the top individual tax bracket will be adjusted to 35 percent, and new taxes on alcohol, tobacco and gasoline. He considers it unlikely that Social Security will be touched because such a move would be unpopular.
''The deficit problem is an accounting crisis,'' said Jeffrey Leeds, chief money-market economist for Chemical Bank. ''However, if there`s action to take out a portion of the budget deficit, it will be positive for interest rates and investors.''
Leeds favors greater taxation of Social Security benefits for ''the wealthy or middle-class'' elderly. He supports an oil import fee, which he believes also would reduce our nation`s reliance on foreign oil. He doesn`t believe marginal tax rates should be raised and is skeptical about the long-term positives of reducing the capital gains tax.
''The world won`t come to an end based upon the budget deficit,'' said Robert Dederick, chief economist for the Northern Trust Co. and a former U.S. undersecretary of commerce for economic affairs. ''However, the numbers-23 percent higher than a year ago-are much larger than anticipated by the administration, even if you extract costs tied to the S&L bailout.''
Dederick isn`t optimistic about a capital gains tax cut, because most Democrats oppose it. Cigarette and liquor taxes are likely, but energy taxes
''would be an impossible sell.'' Increased taxation of Social Security benefits isn`t out of the question, but a more complex taxation concept such as the value-added tax would take years to put into effect.
For now, Greenspan`s no-change posture is likely to continue, though significant budget action would greatly encourage him to yank down rates. At that point, when Chairman Greenspan speaks, people will listen.
Andrew Leckey`s column appears Sunday, Monday and Thursday.


PEORIA — The cover of the Bradley men's basketball team's media guide features a photograph of top-scorer Marcellus Sommerville and the phrase "Let's get it started."
The phrase refers to the rejuvenation of the Braves' program, but it was probably what DePaul coach Dave Leitao muttered as he paced up and down the sideline Saturday night at Carver Arena.
The Braves did what they set out to do and DePaul never got started at all. Bradley erupted for a 17-point first-half lead, and though the Blue Demons sliced the margin to three points twice, they never looked smooth in a 63-53 defeat.
Despite the powerful inside performance of 6-foot-7-inch forward Quemont Greer, who had 22 points, the Blue Demons (3-2) simply did not shoot well.
Their field goal percentage was 29 percent (18 of 62) and guards Drake Diener (2 of 18) and Sammy Mejia (4 of 12) couldn't have hit the nearby Illinois River if it had a net over it. Leitao said he was most disturbed by the poor shot-selection.
"More important than shooting was the selection of the shots," Leitao said. "You have to take good shots. We weren't patient."
The Braves (4-1), who are on the rise under third-year coach Jim Les, made 65 percent of their shots in the game's first 16 minutes.
Bradley never trailed after the first 2 1/2 minutes and built a 30-13 lead 13 1/2 minutes into the game.
DePaul slashed its deficit to 35-32 when guard LeVar Seals (10 points) hit a jumper early in the second half and to 51-48 with six minutes to go after two Greer free throws. But Bradley responded with a 7-0 run to clinch it.
"We were making stops," Leitao said. "It finally felt like we settled in defensively. We missed two free throws and took three unintelligent shots and it took the wind out of our sails."
Sommerville, a 6-7 junior forward, scored 18 points, mostly on soft jumpers. He has been the cornerstone of Les' rebuilding program.
However, the talk of the town is 7-0, 260-pound freshman center Patrick O'Bryant from Blaine, Minn. O'Bryant, who was shooting 81 percent from the floor entering the game, might as well be Paul Bunyan. He scored 11 points, ripped down 11 rebounds and blocked five shots Saturday.
"Patrick is shooting 81 percent from the field," said Bradley guard Tony Bennett, who added 11 points. "Why not throw it down there? I'm comfortable with that. I like it."
O'Bryant said DePaul's big men let him know he was in for a fight every time downcourt.
"They kept coming and banging," O'Bryant said. "On every shot you got hit."
And on every shot it seemed DePaul did everything but hit.


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Lisa Cook faces Republican criticism in confirmation hearing for historic Federal Reserve nomination
EXCLUSIVE: Supporters of Cook point out that she's more than qualified, but contend the backlash from conservatives is rooted in racism
President Joe Biden has tapped a series of Black women for historic roles throughout the federal government, and among them is a coveted seat on the financial governing board of the Federal Reserve.
Lisa Cook is the first Black woman to receive a nomination to the Fed, but she will be among the many Black women grilled by Senators as she seeks confirmation.
“The Federal Reserve Board is highly influential when it comes to monetary policy, highly influential when it comes to bank supervision and regulation. And as such, its representation should look like the nation because the impact of its work touches every American,” Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League told theGrio.
Two Black nominees are up for confirmation from the Senate — Cook and Philip Jefferson. But of the two, Cook seems to have drawn the attention of the opposition from the right side of the political aisle. In a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Thursday, Republicans drilled down on the legitimacy of Cook’s resume.
Supporters of Cook point out that she is more than qualified to be nominated and confirmed, but contend the backlash she is receiving from conservatives is merely rooted in racism. One instance that highlighted this claim occurred during senators’ questioning.
“You’ve made several mischaracterizations of your background,” Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee said. “If I look at your list of publications and your speeches, it seems more like social science than it does economics and monetary policy.”
“I specialize in managing financial crises, and I’ve done that in several instances. At the Treasury Department, I was at the financial crisis think tank and worked closely with John Taylor [and] Secretary Summers,” Cook responded. “I have publications that are related to banking reform, and recognizing systemic risk. So I take the research that I do and I turn it into something in the field.”
Since 2006, when Roger Ferguson resigned, a Black person has not held a position on the Federal Reserve Board. At one time, Ferguson was even the highest-ranking Fed official in Washington. But since his departure, the absence of a member of the Black community with a say on monetary policy has been challenged through the years by Morial and the nation’s leading collective of Black economists and business professionals.
“With no voice for the Black community, the issues of Black unemployment, the issues of lack of the housing gap were not properly elevated in the discussion post-recession,” Morial explained. “It was a miss for there not to have been an African American appointed in the Obama years to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.”
The Black Economic Alliance is confident that Cook and Dr. Jefferson will fill a 16-year gap by outlining the relationship of monetary policy and its impacts on the Black community to fellow board governors.
“The U.S. Senate has the opportunity to make history by confirming Dr. Lisa Cook and Dr. Philip Jefferson to serve as Governors on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors,” the Black Economic Alliance declared in a statement. “The U.S. Senate can help ensure that the leadership table of our nation’s central bank and preeminent financial regulatory authority includes input from a vast set of lived and professional experience that is directly relevant to the most urgent problems the U.S. financial system and labor market face.”
Cook is a Spelman College alumna with a Ph.D in economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and tenured professor of economics and international relations at Michigan State University. In addition to her academic background, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Despite skepticism from Republicans, Cook has a groundswell of support and the backing of the committee chairman.
Senate Banking Chairman Sherrod Brown said, “Dr. Lisa Cook has decades of hands-on experience as an economist, including advising Administrations on both sides of the aisle. She understands how the lack of financial services for millions of Americans hurts the entire economy and that more innovation will make our economy stronger for everyone,”
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I like making up recipes for my pooches, and they seem to love everything I make! I try to put in what I think is healthy, and tasty too, but then again, dogs will eat anything!
- Using a mixer with a dough hook, put all ingredients into the bowl EXCEPT the flour.
- Mix well.
- Add flour 1/2 cup at a time mixing well in between.
- Nearing the end, add by the spoonful until dough is in one big ball and easy to handle.
- Place bottom oven rack ABOVE middle oven rack.
- Preheat oven to 300 f.
- Roll dough into little balls and place on cookie sheets, flatten slightly with a finger.
- They can be close together as they do not spread out.
- Place in oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, turn biscuits over, and return to oven with cookie sheets on opposite racks.
- Bake for 30 minutes more.
- Reduce heat to 225 f.
- and bake for 1-1 1/2 hours more.
- keep testing-take one out, let cool, break apart and it should be hard like a milk bone.
- when done, remove from oven and let cool on cookie sheets.
- Store in air tight containers.

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Friday, April 30, 2010
Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome
I have to go to bed earlier. And it has nothing to do with my beauty sleep. My eye is falling apart.
Sometime around April or May, 2009, the dust storms had started and it was continually hazy in our region of the Middle East. I started waking up periodically with what felt like a massive, sandy boulder in my right eye. It usually started about 5 or 6 AM and would cause me to bolt upright in pain, tears streaming from my eye as my body tried to reject whatever invader had attacked my sight.
We left Jordan, returned to the States, and it continued; that’s when I realized I had problem. My mom and I started comparing notes. A few years earlier, she had encountered the same symptoms. She went to an ophthalmologist, who told her she suffered from Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome. The only way it can be diagnosed is through a special dye or a slit-lamp microscope. Using these techniques, the doctor can see patterns across the cornea, like a map or scratched glass indicating separation.
The basic concept is that the top layer of cells on the cornea start to slough off, like a hangnail. This exposes the nerve endings underneath and causes you to want to rip your eyeball out of the socket. Once the layer gets “glued” back down, the pain goes away, but that can take (in my experience) an hour or more. Here’s the crazy thing: The body’s natural tears are too “wet” to get the layer back in place, so you have to use a product with a stronger adhesion and less saline. I went to see the same doctor, explained my situation and he gave me some sample drops of some fancy stuff. Upon application, everything goes blurry for a bit, as if you’ve poured oil in your eye.
So, why does it only happen in the morning? The body hits an REM sleep cycle around that time. The eye has dried out overnight and as movement increases, the layer begins to snag and pull away. As the pain increases, the eyelid instinctively snaps open and drags the layer free. With each successive blink of the dry lid, the layer flaps back and forth giving the impression of matchstick rubbing under your eyelid.
Yeah, it’s painful alright. And it’s difficult to get back to sleep. You don’t want to close your eye because any sound causes the closed eye to move in that direction which only adds to the irritation. Basically, you have to focus your attention on a particular spot in your mind and hope the layer reattaches, otherwise you’re up for the rest of the day.
The solution? Get some rest and avoid stress. The longer the eyes are open and not blinking (thus washing the surface) the more the eye will dry out in the night. It also helps not to sleep too late as it allows the eye to dry even longer. The experts also recommend keeping hydrated and avoiding excessively dry, overheated environments (um... like the desert?); as well as learning to wake slowly without much eye movement to allow the eye gently open without tearing the corneal layer.
There are medical fixes for it, and Wikipedia’s got some resources to follow. For a serious case of RCES, read this poor dude’s blog entry.
I promise, every time this happens to me, Ben Stein's at the foot of my bed going, "Drrry Eyyyes." Between him and the asteroid under my lid, 'bout makes a guy go nuts... or hit the sack sooner.


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Glove Puppet Leo
HABA 2621 - These glove puppets liven up all plays and are perfect for first role-play games and short theatre plays. Whoever wants to can also take the glove puppets to snuggle with in bed. They are very soft and incredibly loveable. Measures 10".
Recommended for 3 years and up.
Made in China.

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