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Fifty years ago, few establishments welcomed openly gay people with the exception of bars, which police frequently raided, leading of course to the Stonewall riots.
In 2001, a majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage (57% to 35%). Since then, support for same-sex marriage has steadily grown across all divides including gender, race, political affiliation, and religion. Today, a majority of Americans (55%) support same-sex marriage, a 25% increase from just fourteen years ago.
On June 26 of this year, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage nationwide.
Despite these great social changes, we still have those in our society who are not only against same-sex marriage, but adamantly so. On September 3, only a couple months after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, Kim Davis, a Kentucky clerk, was held in contempt of court for repeatedly refusing to issue same-sex couples marriage licenses and subsequently jailed. Kim Davis, county clerk, refused to do her job. She acted discriminatorily and imposed her own values over the ruling of the Supreme Court. She might be entitled to her beliefs, but she isn’t entitled to not do her job and expect to keep it. It would have made sense to fire her. Jailing her for five days, however, seems a little extreme. What seems even more illogical is that after being released from jail, Davis remains as county clerk and remains refusing to sign same-sex marriage licenses.
The American Civil Liberties Union pressed the charges against Davis requesting a fine to encourage Davis’ adherence to the Supreme Court ruling. However, Judge David L. Bunning, after learning Davis’ supporters were planning on fundraising to pay the fine, decided to penalize Davis with jail time instead, hoping this would provide more incentive for her to adhere to the ruling. On the contrary, Davis did not apologize or agree to adhere to the Supreme Court ruling even after spending five days in jail and her jailing has not only failed to send a message of adherence, but has stirred up a passion for protest.
Others wonder why Davis continues to serve as county clerk even as she continues to refuse to sign same-sex marriage licenses. This is because she would have to be impeached by the state legislature since she holds an elected position. Not even the governor would be able to fire Davis on his own. To remove Davis from her position, the General Assembly would have to call a special session, which would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayers’ money. Even if a special session were called, there would be no guarantee of Davis’ impeachment. Davis also refuses to quit, asking instead for accommodations to remove her name from the marriage licenses on the basis of religious exemption.
Despite the controversy Davis initially stirred up, the issue had quieted until this past week when Pope Francis visited her. Pope Francis is known for his left-leaning positions on poverty, immigration, the environment, and inequality. However, in his meeting with Davis, he reportedly told her to “stay strong” and thanked her for her courage (The New York Times). Given Pope Francis’ trend for moderation, for preventing extremism and promoting interfaith tolerance, many have interpreted his meeting with Davis as seizing on the issue of conscientious objection rather than making a religious stance on homosexuality.
Although Pope Francis makes an interesting point, it is important to note that neither Christianity nor the label of conscientious objector absolve Davis. Jesus never speaks about homosexuality, God speaks with multiple voices, and the church certainly has support for both sides. Furthermore, the term “conscientious objector” does not mean that Davis’ actions were in any way noble. Conscientious objection comes from the military, referring to a person who refuses enlistment based on moral or religious grounds. We often associate the term with social justice and the civil rights movement, but in its most basic form, conscientious objection refers to a person who objects based on closely held values. In this light, Davis is indeed a conscientious objector as she is objecting to issuing marriage licenses based on her religious convictions. However, by this definition, teachers who refused to admit children of color in the 50s and shooting ranges that refuse to let Muslims participate are also conscientious objectors. In these examples, we can see that conscientious objection is not inherently noble and in fact is often used as an excuse for discriminatory action. If anything, the label of conscientious objector incriminates Davis even more assuredly as it ties her to her actions. She is not a victim, but a conscientious actor. She has made her stance and must face the consequences of her actions whatever they may be. Davis may be entitled to her beliefs, but her beliefs do not entitle her to remain as county clerk without objections or further consequences.

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- Rapper Cardi B posted on her Instagram account to decline the rumours of her pregnancy
The Bodak yellow rapper posted a video on her Instagram account on Feb 10 in which she could be seen dancing. One of the users asked 'Is there may be a Kylie Jenner secret that we need to know about. lol Just asking.'
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New Delhi, Jan 15 () Inflation based on wholesale prices eased to 3.58 per cent in December 2017 as prices of food articles declined even as fuel cost witnessed a surge. Calculated on the basis of Wholesale Price Index (WPI), the inflation was 3.93 per cent in November 2017 and 2.
- The decline and change in US aid to Pak
In his first tweet of 2018, Donald Trump said US “has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit... No more!” Following this, US ambassador to UN Nikki Haley confirmed US would withhold $255m in aid. But US funding to Islamabad has declined in recent years. A look...
- The decline and change in US aid to Pakistan
In his first tweet of 2018, Trump said US "has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit... No more!" Following this, US ambassador to UN Nikki Haley said US would withhold $255 million in aid.
- Robberies double, but overall crime declines in US Nagar
A total of 831 cases of various crimes were reported in Udham Singh Nagar district this year, a 17.3% decline from last year, according to data revealed by the district police. Police also said that 71% of all cases have been solved. They said that substantial decline was seen in heinous crimes with 48 murders being reported this year compared with 65 murders reported in 2016.
- Late TN poet's family to decline Sahitya Akademi award
"My father was not running behind any award. He wrote expecting action by authorities against him and not expecting any award. He had told us that he will decline the Sahitya Akademi award, if he was given one," S Inqulab, Assistant Professor at Quaide Milleth College said.

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When my friend Joe invites me into NYC for a show, I know it will be interesting.
But a recent email from Joe inviting me to a production of Shun-kin at Lincoln Center had to take the cake.
This is how he described it.
Doesn’t sound like my thing. I’m more of a gleeful Rodgers and Hammerstein kind of girl.
But several of my friends were going, there was the opportunity for rooftop dining at Joe’s apartment (which I always love!) and it was a night out in NYC. So why not?
How many times have you passed up something, whether it be an event, a new pair of shoes, trying an unusual appetizer….because it’s ‘not your thing?’
Turns out Shun-kin was riveting. It was a lovely evening, even though our rooftop dinner plans were moved inside due to the weather (check out the view of Columbus Circle through the raindrops). I’m so glad I was willing to step out of my comfort zone. I really was not expecting to like this, so I was pleasantly surprised. Even the puppetry was fascinating. I was actually expecting something more along the lines of sock puppets!
I realize, while I consider myself to be open minded, I had jumped to conclusions and made assumptions.
How will you open your mind today?

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Genesio is seeking attacking reinforcements after an injury to Alexandre Lacazette, and on Thursday used their 'joker' transfer to sign teenager Jean-Philippe Mateta from Championnat National side Chateauroux.
"He has arrived in Lyon and I'll meet him after this press conference," said Genesio as he spoke ahead of Sunday's match away to rivals Marseille.
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The ATR 42 was developed by the Italian-French manufacturer “Aeromobili da Trasporto Regionale” and making its first flight in the middle of ‘80s. The goal of the project was to create a twin-turboprop passenger aircraft that could be used as short-haul regional airliner. The low operating costs and the possibility to take off and to land on short runways were the main features of the small aircraft and were the base for the commercial success of the project. The ATR-500, introduced in the mid ‘90s, was the improved version and it adopts new engines and six-bladed propellers. Furthermore a dedicated military version, the ATR 42 MP “Surveyor” has been developed to perform maritime patrol duties. It is used by Italian Coast Guard, Capitanerie di Porto and Guardia di Finanza.
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A new programme has been launched in a bid to improve the safety of pre-drivers and newly qualified young drivers by presenting road safety in a ‘contemporary and informative’ way.
More than 2.25 million speeding tickets were issued by UK police during 2016, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to UK police forces. (RAC news)
IAM RoadSmart has warned that the increased use of dashcams may not result in more prosecutions for dangerous driving - and may also lead to fewer visible traffic patrols, with officers assigned to desk duty to review dashcam footage.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is urging councils to make it as easy as possible for people with limited mobility to be more active.
More than 3,500 drivers were caught drink or drug driving during a recent month long campaign in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Police officers across the UK are participating in a week-long speed enforcement operation which got underway yesterday (21 August).
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to develop a 'congestion strategy’, after a new report revealed the extent of the UK’s congestion ‘crisis’.
Essex Police is calling on local residents to submit footage of illegal car racing events to help them identify offenders.
All four police forces in Wales are to start using dashcam footage submitted by the public to investigate driving offences, following a pilot scheme by North Wales Police.
A coalition of transport and road safety organisations is calling on the UK Government to pledge its support for European Commission plans to improve new vehicle safety standards.
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How Did Bitcoin’s Price Fare Yesterday?
Bitcoin’s price at the moment is clocking in at $9,768.36, which means that since yesterday, it is up about 1.57%. This is now the 3rd straight day that Bitcoin has headed up, but the coin’s prevailing trend over the past 14 days is down. It is currently 3.94% below its 20 day moving average of $10,169.03, which is close; climbing above the 20 day moving average may help foster bullish momentum. Alternatively, for those interested in trading ranges that Bitcoin bounces between, its current two week trading range in US dollars is between $9,415.62 and $10,922.43. In terms of its overall importance in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin’s current market capitalization is $174.75 billion US dollars, which is about 69.23% of the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies. It may be worth paying attention to the trend in Bitcoin’s dominance; the currency’s dominance has been going up slightly, as it has reported an average daily gain of 0.1% the past two weeks. A gain in dominance may suggest cryptocurrency activity is consolidating on the Bitcoin blockchain, and so Bitcoin may end up being “the one currency” to rule them all.
Daily Engagement and Hash Rate Metrics Update
285,468 transactions were recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain yesterday. Daily transactions recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain risen by approximately 3.6% this past week, though it should be noted the trend is not clear at this time. If Bitcoin does consistently grow transactions, it may need to derive its value as a way to acquire goods or services. In terms of transaction fees, the average cost for sending Bitcoin yesterday ended up being approximately $0.67 US dollars. Transaction fees have been falling by approximately 32.83% per week, while the average transaction size is up 4.86% in US dollars. In terms of how much computing power Bitcoin is using, over the past 30 days its hash rate has continued to bounce around , ultimately rising daily by approximately 0.18%. A trend in hash rate that is unclear suggests that mining is becoming more uncertain in a way, and that the chain is thus being a point to bear in mind. From this perspective, this behavior may not provide Bitcoin with the ability to earn greater trust from developers and investors alike.
How Active are Bitcoin’s Richest Wallets?
Over the past 30 days, 2.49% of the 563.04 million Bitcoin wallets holding a balance reported a transaction. The number of monthly active users is in an uptrend, stepping about 14,002.06 per day over the past two weeks. The top 1% of Bitcoin wallets hold over 90.44% of the outstanding Bitcoin.
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Bassist, composer and bandleader Dave Sharp brings his Worlds Quartet to the Blue LLama Jazz Club. The group will perform an evening of music inspired by melodies and rhythms from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria and Greece. The instrumentation of the quartet features oud, violin, bass and world percussion. They perform original compositions as well as traditional music from around the world, and also incorporate jazz and improvisation into their set. They know how to create an enlightening mood and take the listener on a musical adventure filled with imaginative, spiritually uplifting musical expressions.
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Try as I might, I’ve never been successful at installing a wind tunnel into my home or even backyard. Turns out, it’s not as simple as grabbing giant fans from your local gym, and placing them in a crudely nailed-together plywood tube. The good news is that there’s another option for me if I want to assess the aerodynamics of my 1948 Willys Jeep (there’s literally no aero data to be found for it!): This amazing Ford F-250 once owned by an aerospace company.
Available right now on eBay with a starting bid of $2,999.99 is a “1999 FORD F-250 7.3L DIESEL custom trunnel.”
God that’s a great name for an automobile, especially when you realize that it’s just a portmanteau of the words “truck” and “wind tunnel.” Oh yeah, that’s right, this truck is basically a platform on which to mount whatever object you want to do aerodynamic testing on. Except, instead of that platform remaining stationary and a fan shooting wind over the object, the platform moves with the truck. Here’s what the description in the ad says:
Ford F-250 trunnel was customized and used by Xcore aerospace as a rolling wind tunnel test platform it has the cool factor starts and drives
You might have heard of Xcor, a private company that promised to take people to space in a “suborbital spaceplane” called the Lynx. We wrote a piece on it in 2014, and included this cool rendering of what we referred to as the Lynx “reusable launch vehicle”:
As the Los Angeles Times wrote in its 2018 article on the Midland, Texas based firm, promises to bring people into suborbital space were never kept, as Xcor filed for bankruptcy in 2017:
One customer of space tourism firm Xcor Aerospace Inc. thought his flight would come in 2011. Nael Hamameh expected 2015 to be the year he would finally achieve his childhood dream of going to space, having paid Xcor $100,000 for a ticket.
But 2015 came and went. After hearing no word of progress, Hamameh asked for a refund. Xcor told him it would try to find someone else to buy his ticket by the end of 2017, but at the least, he would receive $35,000. Then, it all came crashing down in November 2017, when Xcor filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, in case you’ve forgotten, is the one in which all assets are liquidated. Chapter 11 is the one where things are shuffled around a bit.
Left over from when the company was still around is a 2015 report on the Lynx’s progress. Just look at this thing:
Also in that report is a fun tidbit about how the company was going about its aerodynamic testing. “Instead of opting for traditional wind tunnel testings, we found a way to analyze all components in a more cost effective and time efficient manner,” the report reads. “So a little while ago, we decided to use a truck to run a sub-scale Lynx model up and down the runway at the Mojave Air and Space Port.”
That truck was the Trunnel:
Here’s an image of the Xcor team trying to understand the aerodynamic environment of the test area above the truck, where a 1:3 scale Lynx spaceplane would be placed for assessment:
The rear-wheel drive truck is powered by a venerable 7.3-liter diesel motor bolted to a 4R100 four-speed automatic.
Headroom looks rather limited, but the seats are thin and mounted down low, so maybe it’s not horrible?
I, for one, see lots of potential.
Could you imagine showing up to work in a vehicle called the Trunnel? Especially if you worked in aerodynamics, I think it’d make you the king of your field. Or at least it’d get you some cool-points around the office.


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For the last three years, Pete and I have been busting butt to get to a point where my loans are paid off and he finished his school.
Earlier this year, we finally kicked London and Paris off of our bucket list!
My husband is an ultra-marathon runner who thoroughly believes that traveling should never break the bank.
He’s completed a race in all 50 states, many of which were 100 miles! Phew! I’m tired just writing about this.
Here are a few of the places that we went, to keep our budget in check.
Victoria & Albert Museum
This amazing museum is not only chalked full of history to fill anyone’s day with endless hours of joyful wandering, but it also is a great representation of the love shared between Queen Victoria and Albert. My favorite aspect which was common in many of the museums in London was the multimedia interactive stations that allowed you to listen to the history behind an artistic piece or sometimes modern renditions of poems that spoke about the themes discussed in the art. You could truly get lost here for weeks, let alone take an entire day here without getting bored.
Can I just say, there was not enough time to see all of the beautiful things in this museum! It’s a popular destination for tourists for a really good reason. My favorite highlights were the Rosetta Stone, Hammurabi’s Code, and Cleopatra’s mummy! If you have a few weeks in this lovely city, make sure you get the most of this museum. We only had one day and I wish we could have stayed longer.
This is a quick walk from the “tube.” There are so many awesome public transportation opportunities. Wish my metro area had as many! The view is nice during the day, but we visited during the night so it was pretty cold and drafty ( typical for March weather in London!)
I was so bummed when we visited Big Ben because it is such an iconic landmark, but it was actually under some maintenance and was not really as “picturesque” because of this. However, if you want to make sure everything is going well with that beautiful ol’ clock, I would check this subreddit here.
Typically the Abbey costs money to enter, but if you attend Mass on Sunday you can actually get inside for free. We ended up staying outside and taking a few pics so we could explore more of the city because it is just so majestic, but we didn’t have as much time!
Okay, you have to do it. Take a walk out front and you’ll see this beautiful London landmark and you can snap a quick shot of this deeply significant palace. Anyone with me and love The Crown.
King’s Cross Station Me at Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross StationAny Potterhead fans? I am a huge fan and loved seeing where Rowling got her inspiration. My mind was blown! Not only is this a bustling transportation station, but it has an extremely beautiful interior. Not to mention, you can take a styled photo for free with a wand, scarf of your sorted house, and “push” the cart into Platform 9& 3/4!! My heart was about to explode, I was so excited! Although using the tube costs money, if you find your way here by foot it is technically free!
This place is beautiful inside and out. They have a spacious court outside for catching up with friends and giving your kickers a rest. Seriously, we did tons of walking. The interior had an amazing exhibit for a sound library which included some of the first recorded music and sounds from across the world. This was a temporary exhibit, but some of the main floors include a ceiling to floor covered cases of books. My vintage heart was melting. And all totally free to look around. Where else are you going to get this kind of history?
The old Bard in Southwark, near the Old Globe Theater
The historic St. Pancras hotel
This historic site was originally opened it’s doors in 1873!
So this sounds all great, but how did we get to see all of these lovely places on a dime?
Pete and I are strong believers in experience trumping almost everything else. We are history nerds when it comes to visiting a new place.
Pete got to be a pro at traveling on a budget as a bachelor by using Kayak and he found an amazing deal round trip to London via London Gatwick Airport and then back through London Luton returning with layovers in Iceland. For two people, the cost was under $700. Okay, that might seem like a lot, but normally those tickets are well over $1,000 per person.
Here were our budgeting ideas that kept us on point.
- For us, experiences were important so we diminished our eating out expenses by eating out at low-cost establishments. ( Check out this amazing and affordable Cafe we stopped by above)
- We skipped taxis whenever possible and used public transportation via the London Underground or “Tube.”
- We walked a lot and skipped the Big Bus tours.
- We stayed at AirBnB’s whenever possible to avoid the overpriced hotel stays.
Experiences are a must for Pete and I, but sometimes I opt for foodie deliciousness.
If you had to choose, which would you rather pick: a nice restaurant or a night out at the town?

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Title: From Greenland's Icy Mountains
Author and Title: William Gordon Stables. From Greenland's Icy Mountains: A Tale of the Polar Seas
First Edition: London: S. P. C. K., 1892. 1 volume, post 8vo., 2s.
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The Cher Auction
The first thing to know about our excursion last Friday afternoon to peruse the preview of the Cher auction on its opening day is that The Beverly Hilton was not made to be walked over to from street parking. It sits on almost a triangular island between the Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevard crossover. No crosswalks in sight, my friend Christopher and I walked a quarter of a mile (me in dressy flip flops) to get in the door.
Once inside, we immediately came upon Chad Michaels, Cher impersonator, in full costume doing spots for a German TV show. I turned around and saw another familiar fan, Erika DeCiutiis (a contributor to my first Cher Zine), who had arrived earlier with Javier Ozuna. I had just recently met Javier, who spoke with me at a Cher Show seminar and hosted the Cher Museum from his own very impressive collection at the Cher Convention in LA last July.
It was around 1pm in the afternoon and we were practically the only ones around. Executive Director of Julien's Auction House Martin Nolan came by and teased Erika and Javier for hanging around so long (they came right when the preview opened at 10am and they were able to schmooze with Bob Mackie, who had just dropped by). Martin spoke to me about setting up the nicely-done re-creation of Cher's Malibu home right there in a ballroom of The Beverly Hilton. Martin said it took 30 people 42 hours working nonstop over two nights to get all the furniture in, the pictures hung and the dresses displayed. Javier later informed me that the mannequins had to be shaved down to fit Cher's small size. (The LA Times reported recently that her dress sizes ranged from size 0 to 2 to 4).
More people streamed in as we milled around to look at six or eight areas of displayed items with furniture, art, costumes, and kick knacks. Happily, photographs and fondling of the items was very much allowed.
Now, for those who don't yet know, Cher recently cleared out her Italian Renaissance style home in Malibu of all its gothic revivalist bric-a-brack to be sold at a Sotheby's/Julien's auction October 3-4.
For years, Cher was inspired by the 19th century father of gothic revival Augustus Welby Pugin, who designed the British Houses of Parliament. Cher's Pugin memorabilia and artifacts (including architectural drawings and a bed he designed) are expected to garnish a hefty return in the auction. Fans will more likely go for dresses, jewelry and television show memorabilia, like one of the white globes from the Sonny & Cher Show.
Nothing was marked for cheap and, speaking as a fan myself, I had to wonder whether I would succumb to auction fever for one of the cheaper items ($300) or pay my health insurance bill this month. Sign of the times. And a sign of the struggle we have with celebrity obsession in our culture. Many fans were dealing with the same issues.
In one online forum, fans were ecstatic to be able to walk through Cher's virtual home, but others expressed frustration over the prices and condition of the items. One online fan called "Suzi" stated, "whoever forks up $5,000 for a damaged dress...God bless em, cos that's a car or mortgage down payment to me." A few fans felt that auction hoopla and prices had gotten too out of hand. They felt Cher should have saved objects of her history and opened up a museum such as Priscilla Presley did for Elvis so all fans could enjoy the items into perpetuity. Others thought that Cher was entitled to make a buck from her stuff. With an estimated wealth at near $600 million, it's hard to believe Cher would need to hawk dresses to redecorate with a measly $1 million the auction was expected to earn.
Most news reports claimed that partial proceeds would go to charity, but what portion was never disclosed. Specifically, the proceeds are reported to be divided between Children's Craniofacial Association, Operation Helmet, The Fallen Heroes Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and Cher's new decor. Well, what's a girl to do? Even NPR, reporting on the auction in August, stated that gothic revival was so ten years ago. Cher's now thinking of something between a Moroccan, Tibetan, and/or Indian Zen look. In fact, she recently stated in the LA Times that she had just purchased an Indian wall and was going to turn it into a closet. Hearst Castle much?
Sigh. Actually, yes. Cher's selling two limestone keystones and a 19th century balustrade fragment once owned by William R. Hearst. Just keepin it real, folks.
What I wanted to know is what was Cher keeping? According to reports, Sonny Bono's piano (that's sweet), the Time Magazine cover dress, the dress she wore when she won her Oscar, and the dress she wore when she was thrown out of the London Hilton in 1965.
Yes, it's a good thing to make a fundamental change in your life. And it's surely a zen thing to want to clean out the house and start over. After all, a cluttered life means a cluttered mind and soul. Live simply, as Thoreau would implore.
Well, if Cher stopped buying domestic tchotchkes altogether, now that would really be a change.
Some of the items up for our grubby little hands:
Many show costumes including Lady Luck, Donna Jean Brodine, and Laverne.
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Government Dysfunction Political Correspondent
In a radical departure from all previously experienced behavior, voters across America are unexpectedly finding themselves looking back fondly on when partisan gridlock seemed like the greatest political problem the country faced.
Reports have emerged that, as the 2016 primaries drag on and the nation drifts ever closer to what might be the most contentious party convention in half a century, Americans now view worrying about gridlock as just another example of the naivete of younger times, like thinking that the Tooth Fairy is real or that the government isn’t spying on us.
In fact, when asked to explain why they had thought Congress’ complete inability to function correctly from late 2010 onwards was such a dire issue, many respondents simply shook their heads and gave a sad smile, often saying some variant of “I didn’t know just how bad things could get…None of us did.”
To track this stunning development in American public opinion, readme has turned to veteran political analyst and patron saint of people who crib talking points from pundits to sound intelligent Nathaniel Gold for his take:
readme: As recently as mid-2015, the American public looked at the incredible levels of gridlock in Washington with a swirling mélange of frustration, anger and resignation. Now they’re looking back on the first half of the decade with rose-tinted glasses. How did this happen?
Gold: Well, until last August, Americans were unaware just how many of their countrymen were either credulous or hateful enough to support a blustering xenophobe with a terrible business record and no actual policies. Even people aware enough of global affairs to be following the rise of far-right populist leaders in Europe figured that, you know, that was a them problem. But now, whoops, turns out we have a National Front right in our front yard, and it’s taking a dump all over our lawn.
readme: But the Tea Party has been around since the turn of the decade, and they want to burn down D.C. and throw all the immigrants into the Atlantic at least as much as Trump supporters do. Why does this feel so much worse?
Gold: How many Tea Party-backed candidates made the size of their hands a major campaign issue?
readme: I mean, there was that one time [2010 Massachusetts Senate candidate and possible witch] Christine O’Donnell had to state publicly that she wasn’t a witch.
Gold: Yeah, but. Hand size. For over a month. And then he referenced the size of his dick in a debate.
Gold: There’s one good thing coming out of this whole mess. Politics hasn’t been this entertaining since lawmakers were literally caning each other on the Senate floor. Let’s all hope to our preferred deities that it’s never this entertaining again.
At press time, most Americans quietly understood that they would look back on the 2016 election and laugh. Or cry. Actually, probably cry.


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Bersyon sa Filipino.
My condolences to the family of the late Senator Ernesto Herrera
We have lost a strong pillar of the labor sector, who took it as his mission in life to champion the causes, rights and welfare of Filipino workers. He was also a tireless and courageous crusader against the drug menace.
We are indebted to him for his service to our country. We owe it to him to pursue the trail he blazed for us, particularly in improving the lot of our Filipino workers.

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The Consulate General of Mexico and the Suburban Houston – Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. cordially invites you to be their special guest at the opening ceremony of Domestic Violence Awareness Week to be held on October 29, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Consulate General of Mexico, located at 4507 San Jacinto St, Houston, Texas 77004. The event is an initiative coordinated by the Consulate and this local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta along with the participation of other Latin American Consulates and key government agencies. All participants are seeking to educate our community at large in regard to their rights as it relates to domestic violence.
The Violence Against Women Act was enacted in 1994 under the leadership of then-Senator Joe Biden. This act was put into action to create tough new provisions that would stringently hold offenders accountable for their actions. The Act also promotes programs to provide services to the victims.
WHO: Consulate General of Mexico and the Suburban Houston- Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
WHAT: Domestic Violence Awareness Week
WHEN: Monday, October 29, 2012
WHERE: 4507 San Jacinto Street, Houston, Texas 77004
TIME: 10:00 am
For more information about this event, contact Consul Luis Lara by phone at (713) 857-6504 or by email at email@example.com.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founded in 1913 is a private, non-profit community service organization that provides support through its many established programs and projects in local communities throughout the world. The Suburban Houston-Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter was charted on May 22, 1976 as the 553rd chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.


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A group who cares for the elderly and disabled is anticipating paying more in taxes; while continuing to deal with inadequate funding at the state and federal level. Paul Soczynski of Community Care Inc. says they expect a tax hike when health care reform passes.
AUDIO: Paul Soczynski (MP3 :20)
With care programs always under the threat of budget slashing, Stephanie Sue Stein, Director of the Milwaukee County Department on Aging, told state lawmakers to draw a line in the sand.
AUDIO: Stephanie Sue Stein (MP3 :17)
Shelly Hansen-Blake, VP of Community Alliance Providers of Wisconsin, says funding issues lead to a shortage of direct care workers. This adds stress to remaining care providers and increases chances of abuse or neglect among the developmentally disabled patients.
They were among more than a dozen speakers invited by the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long Term Care for an informational hearing Thursday on aging and care issues in Wisconsin.

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Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co Ltd operates in the Motor vehicle parts and accessories sector.
In addition to historical fundamental analyses, the complete report available to purchase compares Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co Ltd with three other
companies in this sector in China:
Zhejiang Yueling Co Ltd
sales of 782.55 million Chinese Renmimbi [US$124.29 million]
Ningbo Xusheng Auto Technology Co Ltd
(738.89 million Chinese Renmimbi [US$117.36 million]
of which 99%
was Aluminum die casting), and
Zhejiang Tieliu Clutch Co Ltd
(851.16 million Chinese Renmimbi [US$135.19 million]
of which 98%
was Automobile Part Moulds).


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When YourDesign got in touch to see if I would like to try out their site to create a personalised gift I was happy to do so. It was difficult to choose what to personalise as they have plenty to choose from. I chose to order a hoodie as the weather is getting colder. I knew it would be ideal to put on for walking the dog in the mornings.
The great thing about YourDesign is that you can put anything on the hoodie. A favourite photo, words, your imagination is the limit.
Read more: A gift for school leavers
I did wonder if it would be difficult to design and order my personalised hoodie but the process is simple. All you do is choose the hoodie you want from the range of woman’s hoodies. There are five different styles to choose from. Just click on the style you want. You can then choose the colour.
Clicking the customise it button takes you to the design screen. Here you get the option to add text, add your own photo or choose from a gallery of images. The gallery has a number of collections like dogs, unicorns, alcohol, cakes. This makes it easy to find what you are looking for.
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Colonial Theater, Pittsfield, MA May 15, 2014 by Eric Sutter
A wonderful evening of mellow music delighted fans of the legendary front man Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues fame. Hayward was on a solo acoustic tour in support of his latest “Spirits Of The Western Sky.” His opening gig of his tour, at the beautiful Colonial, featured a young finger-style guitarist in Great Britain’s Mike Dawes. His virtuoso guitar strumming combined Celtic and folk in a instrumental. His original song, “The Impossible,” proved an energetic fusion. His unique playing on acoustic guitar transformed Gotye’s pop song “Somebody I Used To Know.”
Next up, Justin Hayward was joined by Dawes and accompanied by keyboardist extraordinaire Julie Ragins on back-up vocals. They performed early Moody Blues hits, “Tuesday Afternoon” and “Lovely To See You,” with back-drop scenery of a soothing setting sun on water.
In impressively amazing voice, Hayward performed “In Your Blue Eyes” which inspired his latest recording. Dawes played the first of his many electric guitar solos. Ragins’ magical dream-like keyboard sound colored “The Western Sky” with a sweeping majestic call to adventure about the music that came from the West that inspired Hayward.
Familiar songs such as “I Dreamed Last Night” and “New Horizons” were well-chosen companion pieces in romantic song ballad form. The night’s music was reflective and serene with a mix of Moody Blues and new songs. “The Eastern Sun” was a beautiful and gentle love song by Hayward. The hypnotic keyboard work captured a ethereal heavenly background sound. “Your Wildest Dreams” brought an excited audience response as the lyrics added sweet memories of mid-80’s Moody Blues with soaring vocal harmonies. As the concert ended, a compilation of contrasts was heard. The wistful and bittersweet “Forever Autumn” with heartfelt acoustic guitar by Dawes was follow by Haywood’s rapid acoustic guitar prelude to “Question.”
The beloved “Nights In White Satin” became a warmly sung audience favorite. As Dawes soloed in finger picking style, the stage light background turned blue. Hayward and company encored with the hopeful pop hit of love and longing in “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere” for a fountain of youth effect.
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Russian MoD Source Refutes Reports Israeli Fighters Tricked Russian-Made Air Defense
“The information published in a number of mass media outlets with reference to a foreign source, that ‘Israeli fighters deceived the Russian radars in Syria and conducted reconnaissance at a high altitude’ is a total stupidity,” the source said.
Several media outlets earlier cited the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida as reporting that two F-35 stealth fighter jets had conducted a high-altitude reconnaissance mission over Iran, Iraq and Syria “deceiving” Russian radars deployed in Syria.The source explained that any flying object flying at high altitude is an easy target to detect and destroy for air defense systems of most countries of the world. Ever since Soviet Union downed US U-2 spy plane, no one violates foreign airspace at high altitudes.
The source also underscored that Syrian air defense repeatedly proved its capability to down ait-to-ground missiles, whose reflective surface is significantly smaller than that of F-35 jet.
According to the source, the Russian air defense systems deployed in Syria “reliably protect” Russian military facilities in Tartus and Hmeimim.
TAP – This story appears to be an attempt to rebuild morale in the Israeli air force after having at least one fighter shot down over Syria.


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Bill 57 receives royal assentLinkedIn
NB Bulletin Vol. 18 N. 15, December 2015
Following the parliamentary committee sessions that took place on October 27 and 28, 2015, Bill 57, An act to amend the Supplemental Pension Plans Act mainly with respect to the funding of defined benefit pension plans (Bill 57), received royal assent on November 26, 2015.
Last June, we issued a bulletin presenting the key measures of Bill 57 and their impacts on pension plans. This bulletin presents key details and outlines the main differences in comparison with the bill. It is important to note that several of the measures introduced will be clarified in the implementing regulations that will be published at a later date.
Frequency of actuarial valuations
A full actuarial valuation must be completed every three years, or annually if the plan's funded ratio is below 90%. The solvency actuarial valuation is thus no longer used to determine the frequency of actuarial valuations.
The stabilization provision target level will be determined using a scale prescribed in the regulations. This scale could be based on the proportion of assets invested in variable-income securities, but also on other criteria that remain to be specified.
Special accounting of certain contributions ("banker's clause")
In addition to employer amortization payments, employer contributions made "in excess of the required contributions" will also be recorded in a banker's clause.
A plan may provide that active members fund a portion of the technical deficiencies and stabilization deficiencies. In this case, employee contributions for deficiencies will also be recorded in a separate banker's clause. Priority regarding the use of available surpluses is therefore given to employee and employer banker's clauses, in proportion to their respective accumulated balance.
The implementing regulations to be published will specify the funding requirements in relation to annuity purchases used as final payment of benefits. When these requirements are not met, a special annuity purchase contribution will be required. The basis for determining this special contribution will also be clarified in the regulations.
A partial actuarial valuation as at the annuity purchase date (first payment) must be completed within four months of the agreement with the insurer.
Finally, Bill 57 provided that the members and beneficiaries affected by a payment through an annuity purchase would retain their surplus entitlement in the event of termination of the plan within three years of the annuity purchase. It also specifies that members and beneficiaries also retain their status as members or beneficiaries under the plan during this time period in the event of employer bankruptcy and plan termination.
Use of surpluses while the plan is ongoing
While the plan is ongoing, the "available surplus" must be used first to grant an employer and employee contribution holiday, if applicable, up to the balance of the respective banker's clauses.
The conditions regarding the use of the "available surplus" proposed by Bill 57 were adjusted accordingly, and the pension committee's obligation to issue a notice on any use of surplus assets was eliminated.
Use of surpluses in the event of termination
The obligation to change or confirm clauses on the use of surpluses in the event of termination by January 2017 was eliminated, as well as the default provisions set forth by Bill 57.
In the event of termination of the plan, the surplus after the payment of all accrued benefits is used first to repay the employer and employee banker's clauses, if applicable.
The surplus balance, if applicable, is then used in accordance with the plan provisions in effect as at December 31, 2015.
The Bill also stipulates that a plan can provide for the payment of 100% of the entitlements for members whose active membership ends even if the solvency ratio is below 100%. In this case, the balance must be paid to the plan by the employer immediately or within five years of the payment to the member.
Bill 57 announced the elimination of the additional pension benefit. This benefit was introduced in 2001 in all pension plans in Quebec to provide partial coverage against inflation before retirement for members who were receiving a transfer value. The Bill stipulates that plans providing for indexing of the deferred annuity can eliminate the portion equal to the additional pension benefit.
The internal by-laws must provide for the measures to be taken to manage risks. They must now also provide for the measures to be taken to quantify risks.
Pension plan administration turned over to the Régie
Following numerous requests made during the parliamentary committee sessions, the Bill reinstates, for retirees affected by a plan termination, the option of entrusting the administration of their pension to the Régie des rentes du Québec. In the event of plan termination or the withdrawal of an employer participating in a multi-employer pension plan, resulting from an employer bankruptcy, retired members could entrust the administration of their pension to the Régie. However, it is specified that no guarantee applies and that the pensions could be reduced based on the assets available at the time of the annuity purchase at the expiry of a maximum period of 10 years.
With these important changes to the funding rules for pension plans, including the elimination of solvency funding, risk management will play a key role in pension plan management in the years ahead.
Several things must be clarified by the regulations that should be published shortly. However, we already know that the different pension plan stakeholders must take action in the coming months. More specifically, they must:


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Fairy tales seem to be running rampant in films today. "Beauty and the Beast" is winning praise and "Robin Hood" was one of the top money-makers of 1991. And now, at Oscar time, another fantasy is tearing up the box office. This is Steven Spielberg's "Hook," a whimsical, magical, almost extraordinary film that is much more than a fairy tale. Director Spielberg uses scenes in present day California and London to modernize an old story.
"Hook" is not getting the recognition it deserves from critics who are concentrating too much on bothersome, small details. It is hard for me to imagine how any fan of the original story and play would not be moved by this modern retelling.
Robin Williams stars as Peter Pan, now Peter Banning, a workaholic California lawyer. He has grown up, married, and now has two kids and doesn't have the slightest idea who he once was. Furthermore, his children (especially his son Jack) feel neglected by him. When they take a trip to London, that feeling of neglect increases.
One night, Peter and his wife Moira (Wendy's granddaughter) are out and, lo and behold, Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman in a terrific performance) kidnaps Peter's children and brings them to Never Never Land. Peter doesn't know what's happened until Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) arrives to bring him to Never Never Land to save his kids. Even in Never Land, Peter doesn't remember who he is. But with the help of Tink and the Lost Boys (all very good), he finds his "happy thought" and learns to fly again. As a somewhat reborn Pan, he goes one on one with Hook, who is trying to gain Jack's affections for himself. Surprisingly, the film slows down in Never Land, and the whole Peter-finding-himself process takes much too long. Nonetheless, Williams and Hoffman (who deserves an Oscar nomination) work magic and make time not much of an issue.
Williams and Hoffman compete to steal the show, but they are both the stars. I would have liked to have seen them on screen together more often because they played so well off each other. As Tinkerbell, Julia Roberts doesn't do much except smile a lot and look lovely. It isn't her fault though; her part is underwritten. The sets were vast and realistic. However, there were too many extras who made Never Land seem cluttered. Spielberg's decision to leave the film at two and a half hours was a mistake. He could have ended an already too long film several times before he did.
Despite these minor flaws, "Hook" is still a major winner. It is a lot of fun for all ages and even provokes an occasional tear. "Hook" may not be the classic it aspires to be, but it is an extremely appealing movie. n
This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.


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A beagle that survived the gas chamber is working to protect animals against inhumane forms of euthanasia, and the lucky dog will take his story of survival to the Rose Parade.
Daniel the beagle was 6 months old when he and 17 other dogs were placed in a gas chamber filled with carbon monoxide.
Workers at the Florence, Ala., animal control facility were surprised when the puppy emerged from the chamber with his tail wagging.
Volunteers took the "Miracle Dog" — they named him Daniel after the biblical figure who survived the lions' den — to the veterinarian and then reached out to animal-rescue groups to find Daniel a forever home.
The Eleventh Hour Rescue of Rockaway, N.J., took the puppy, and Daniel was soon adopted.
Daniel, who’s now 2 years old, has been living with motivational speaker Joe Dwyer and his four other rescue dogs in Nutley, N.J., ever since.
"He's definitely one of the most joyous, happy dogs I’ve ever met in my life," Dwyer told The Associated Press. "I think his positive attitude is why he’s survived."
But Daniel doesn't spend his days enjoying the lazy life of a spoiled dog. The beagle regularly attends rallies and fundraisers supporting legislative efforts to end the use of gas chambers.
Dwyer says Daniel's survival story has prompted laws in 31 states that protect shelter animals against inhumane euthanasia.
On New Year's Day, Daniel will be among eight shelter dogs riding on a Rose Parade float sponsored by the Lucy Pet Foundation. The beagle has been chosen as the organization's "spokesdog."
Daniel will perform his "high five to keep pets alive" trick and spend time with other animal shelter survivors during the parade.
An animal's chances of surviving a gas chamber are slim, according to the ASPCA, but variables that could allow a dog to live through it include the number of animals in the chamber, carbon monoxide concentration, whether the chamber is airtight, and the dog's health. Young, healthy animals have the best chance for survival.
Learn more about Daniel and his amazing story in the video below.
Related on MNN:
- How to save lives at a shelter near you
- Rescue dogs sniff out endangered species
- Former Marine rescues dogs, trains them to rescue people

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I signed up to get the newsletter from artist agent Alison Eldred after being in contact regarding purchasing some artwork. I was pleased to see in the latest edition a couple of photos including this one featuring a trio of book cover artwork stalwarts namely Jim Burns, Fred Gambino and Keith Scaife at the Wallace Collection. Thanks to everyone for permission to use the photo.
John Smith recently added a video to a Facebook group page showing an unknown airport book stall from the film ‘The Driver’s Seat’ from 1973 based on the novella from Muriel Spark. The shot pans (how appropriate) across the titles but it is only at the start that I can spot four(?) PANs after many many viewings to find two of them are the same title. I can see ‘Death and the Sky Above’ twice by Andrew Garve and ‘The Impossible Virgin’ by Peter O’Donnell and the hand and arm obscures and then picks up ‘The Tenth Pan Book of Horror Stories’ In the last photo Elizabeth Taylor is being asked to chose between the van Thal and a James Hadley Chase title.
While looking for more material relating to ‘Not As A Stranger’ by Morton Thompson I came across this poster for the film but it was in Spanish. This made me look for other editions of the book not in English and managed to pick up a German copy, a French copy and a Spanish copy published in two volumes. Now I’m not sure how accurate Google translate is but I’ve added it’s translation of their tiles under the images I’ve scanned and added to the main page.
Having mentioned the Commonwealth Games last week we popped into Birmingham on Wednesday to have a ride on the Midland Metro trams new extension to Edgbaston but more importantly to see the bull that starred in the Games opening ceremony. It was certainly impressive and a very popular attraction especially when it moves and snorts smoke! Let’s hope he gets to stay in Birmingham as his future is still undecided.
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Vikings vs Panthers is a game that could see plenty of defense played, if the recent history of both teams is to be believed. These sides were both involved in low scoring games last week, and will look to hold their opponents in check for this matchup as well. In our NFL predictions this week, we focus on the Vikings and Panthers as they get set to play a game that carries plenty of consequences for both teams in the NFC.
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Vikings vs Panthers Betting Pick
This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Why Bet The Panthers:
✅ Both of these offenses are struggling without their starting running backs being at 100% as of late. That favors the Panthers, who have been vastly better on defense this season, allowing over a yard less per play than their opponents in this game. The Panthers are one of two teams this year allowing under 5.0 yards per play.
✅ This is the first road game for the Vikings since Week 2 of the NFL season. So far this year, the Vikings have lost both of the road games they have played, dropping contests to the Cincinnati Bengals and the Arizona Cardinals. Here, they will make it 0-3 away from US Bank Stadium.
✅ Conversely, the Panthers are 2-1 at home this season, and would have been 3-0 at home if not for a blown lead against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. At home this season, the Panthers have allowed a total of 42 points in three games, for an average of 14 points per game in Charlotte.
The Minnesota Vikings nearly lost at home to the Detroit Lions last week, blowing a 16-6 fourth quarter lead before recovering to kick a game-winning field goal. Over the last two weeks, the Vikings have struggled mightily on offense, scoring just 26 points over their last two games. This week, they face a much tougher opponent in Carolina, who has the kind of defense that could slow the Vikings down once again.
Avoiding turnovers will be key for the Vikings if they want to win this Vikings vs Panthers contest. Minnesota gained nearly 100 more yards than the Lions last week, but failed to capitalize on that disparity thanks in part to two turnovers. Carolina has made teams pay for their turnovers previously this year, and will likely do so again if the Vikings cough the ball up.
Carolina blew a great chance to move to 4-1 on the season last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Holding a 15-3 lead late in the first half, the Panthers scored just three points for the rest of the game, allowing the Eagles to come back and win. This week, the Panthers look to recover from that loss and perform better on offense to make sure that happens.
The Panthers averaged under four yards per play last week, and had just over 150 passing yards as a team against Philadelphia. While the defense for the Panthers has been incredible, their offense has left a lot to be desired. With Christian McCaffrey being questionable for this game, the question is whether or not Sam Darnold can do enough to propel Carolina to another win regardless of the status of their star running back.

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2 edition of Government"s Expenditure Plans 1995-96 to 1997-98 Complete Set (Cm.: 2801-2821) found in the catalog.
Government"s Expenditure Plans 1995-96 to 1997-98 Complete Set (Cm.: 2801-2821)
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Victoria Police and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) arrested a man in the 1700-block of Richmond Avenue just after 11 a.m. Sunday morning, following a several hour long standoff.
Traffic is currently closed in the 1700-block of Richmond due to an ongoing incident. Out of an abundance of caution the Greater Victoria Emergency Response team has been activated as we work to arrest a man. #yyj— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) December 8, 2019
Victoria Police were called to the Royal Richmond apartment building on Richmond Avenue, near the intersection with Fort Street, just after 6 a.m. Sunday morning after a “serious assault”.
Police said the victim was able to flee the building, but the man who allegedly committed the assault refused to leave the apartment. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police said out of an abundance of caution, the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were called to the scene. Several residents reported hearing loud flash bangs at approximately 9:15 a.m. as police worked to arrest the man.
Traffic was closed along the 1700-block of Richmond Road near the intersection at Fort Street Sunday morning. Traffic returned to normal on Richmond Ave. shortly after the arrest.
Police said the investigation is still in the early stages and further information will be released “when appropriate”.


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Jensen Sportag “Bellz”*Cascine*
It’s been over two years since new original material has arrived from Jensen Sportag, but […]
It’s been over two years since new original material has arrived from Jensen Sportag, but by the sound of “Bellz”—the outfit’s first single from the forthcoming Stealth of Days LP (out this fall via Cascine)—the pair has only refined its craft in that time. As we heard on the group’s Pure Wet EP from 2011, Nashville-based artists Austin Wilkinson and Elvis Craig have an uncanny knack for melding together decades of musical influence, and “Bellz” successfully follows suit. Jensen Sportag splices together a bevy of pop-friendly sonic flashbacks into a sleek, soul-infused package for its new single—the results of which aren’t so much nostalgic as somehow just warmly familiar.


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Discussing the Best-Selling Book E-Squared by Pam Grout
This Sunday's Message
Mighty in the Midst:
with Rev. Lisa Davis
February 1st at 11:00 am
You and I are pure energy. We also get to choose the vibration at which that energy vibrates. Moment by moment we choose whether it is energy based in fear, or love, lack or limitation. We get to choose. This week we will go into experiment 3 & 4 from the book E-Squared, as we get ready to choose life, to choose love and prepare for making a clear shift in the way we allow our thoughts, feelings and beliefs to vibrate at the level of love.
Listen to a recent Sunday message from January 25, 2015 Mighty in the Midst: Presence Within with Rev. Lisa Davis
Previous messages can be found on the Recorded Messages page.

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ION Transom 24 Backpack - Black
Our TRANSOM 24 with Air Condition is literally a breath of fresh air! We have developed a feature that expands the backpack in the hip area when needed via an adjustment mechanism to the top back. This creates a ventilation gap between the backpack and the back. For the descent, or whenever the backpack needs to be close to the back, the locking mechanism of the adjustment mechanism can be released and the TRANSOM returns to the position close to the body. With a total volume of 24 litres, it offers enough space for everything you need for a day on the trails or in the park: hydration bladders up to 3 litres, tools, inner tube, rain jacket, shirts, protectors and a bar or two. If that's not enough, you can pack a little more in the pack thanks to the flex panels on the sides. The helmet holder works for half-shell and full-face helmets. By the way, the TRANSOM is easy to clean thanks to its smooth design, which deliberately avoids cross seams and zippers in neuralgic areas, and the specially coated, lightweight ripstop material.
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National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations
- NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations) is a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive innovation, support startups, and create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
- The Department of Science & Technology (DST) launched the NIDHI program in 2016. NIDHI also involves collaboration with other key entities to encourage startups.
- NIDHI included several components and schemes such as:
- NIDHI-PRAYAS: Providing grants to validate proof-of-concept for innovative ideas.
- NIDHI-EIR: Supporting entrepreneurs-in-residence to work on their ideas within academic institutions.
- NIDHI-ACCELERATOR: Accelerating the growth of startups by providing funding and mentoring.
- NIDHI-SIIP: Offering seed support to startups in select technology areas.
- NIDHI-SEED: Supporting startups through incubation and early-stage funding.
- India is ranked 40th out of 132 among the top innovative economies globally as per the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022.
- India has emerged as the 3rd largest ecosystem for startups globally as of 31st May 2023.
- As of June 2023, India is home to 108 Unicorns with a total valuation of USD 340.80 Bn. Out of the total number of unicorns, 44 unicorns were born in 2021 and 21 unicorns were born in 2022.
- Recently, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology highlighted achievement in India’s innovation landscape through the NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations).
- NIDHI has contributed to the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem by providing financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities to budding entrepreneurs.
- The program encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions by providing funding for research and development activities.
- NIDHI promotes collaboration between academic institutions and industries.
- By providing a platform for innovative ideas to be nurtured and developed, the NIDHI program contributes to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.


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Below are some examples of carpet cleaning in the Melbourne suburb of Glen Iris (3146).
All our technicians are trained and certified with international accreditation, ensuring that the best possible job will be done on your carpets. Because of this, we can handle the cleaning of carpets of any age.
The cleaning process starts with a thorough vacuuming to remove loose soils. Spot pre-cleaning may be necessary, followed by pre-spraying the cleaning chemicals onto the carpet. Both steam cleaning and dry carpet cleaning involve taking this step. Some carpet cleaners use detergents in the water sprayed during the steam cleaning process. We avoid doing this because it doesn’t remove all the detergent, which can leave a sticky residue. With Dry Cleaning, we have found that this method is not as effective, as steam cleaning provides a deeper clean compared to dry cleaning. When you need a light clean and quick drying time, dry cleaning is more suitable.
There is no difference in cost between dry cleaning and steam cleaning. You can choose the method you prefer, though we often recommend steam cleaning, as it is a more thorough cleaning process, often recommended by carpet manufacturers. For more information about the differences between dry and steam carpet cleaning, you can refer to the article titled “Dry vs Steam Carpet Cleaning.”
In some cases, people have said that steam cleaning took a long time to dry in the past. Other carpet cleaners cause this issue when they use excessive water, usually due to insufficient training or lack of experience.
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EASTVALE – An asphalt truck that overturned on a freeway connector in Devore this afternoon was expected to cause major traffic-related headaches for commuters heading north out of Riverside County.
By 2:50 p.m., the line of cars snaking along northbound Interstate 15 where it merges with I-215 was three miles long, according to Caltrans.
An asphalt truck hauling a 12-ton load overturned at the three-lane juncture in San Bernardino County around 1 p.m, said Caltrans spokeswoman Terri Kasinga. She said the driver wasn’t hurt, but his entire load spilled onto the freeway.
The clean-up effort was expected to last well into the evening rush, and motorists coming from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties were advised to consider alternative routes north.
Kasinga said going east on I-210 and turning north onto the 215 is a viable option. But she cautioned to expect slow travel on the 215 because of the accident.


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It's errands day. I grab my bike and head out. That's pretty much how my day today coalesced. I went out for some art supplies. A couple of paint, a few brushes and canvass panels. Malls and other establishment now requires everyone to wear face shield, aside from the mandatory face mask and a "quarantine pass". I guess its the government's way of saying they are actually trying to do something. Ridiculous, ain't it?
Vitamin C has been scarce until now. Right now you can get more than three boxes (if you wish). Albeit there are alternatives like... having lemons! Making lemonade. Or any nourishment that requires any fruit from the citrus family. I'm not really sure. This is just common sense.
I just love how cyclists greet each other. The warmth of camaraderie is so refreshing. It just adds a bit of kick to that feeling of freedom while biking. Whoop! Stay safe! Ride safe!
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Danté Lamar is a smooth singer that is destined to bring sexy back to the R&B music of today. With his new release ‘Tempted’, I believe Danté made the perfect soundtrack for a bedroom episode with the love of your life.
Danté doesn’t wait long to show off his splendid voice, as he provides listeners with these jubilant lines over the slow paced beat. Though his lyrics are on the grown & sexy tip, Danté was still able to use his youthful voice to make the song feel a bit innocent in nature.
What stands out to me the most with this song is Danté’s passion, as you can hear the soul in every single word he delivers. Danté pretty much cries out to his woman, ensuring the powerful lines he supplies sticks to her heart.
This song is vintage R&B for sure!
OVERALL RATING (4.5/5)
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