Public Finance for Development Programme in Moldova
In 2009, Moldova was assigned a priority country status in Slovakia’s national ODA strategy. Slovak Ministry of Finance started its engagement in Moldova based on the Memorandum of Cooperation between the finance ministers at the beginning of 2011. The cooperation is being channelled through the Public Finance for Development Programme, and the activities focus on strengthening public financial management. This is being achieved mainly through building capacities in budgetary and fiscal policy, and programme-based budgeting.
Budget Reform and Programme-Based Budgeting
Moldova set an objective to improve budgetary and fiscal policy to achieve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the use of public financial resources. The budget reform objectives were guided by the Government of Moldova programme European Integration: Freedom, Democracy, Welfare 2009-2013 and the National Decentralisation Strategy. This also included the improvement of the current system of local public finances to ensure financial autonomy of local administrations, while maintaining financial discipline, maximizing efficiency and ensuring equity in resource allocation.
Aware of the fact that when applied rigorously and across all levels of government, the programme based budgeting (PBB) helps articulation of policy priorities, strengthens feedback-based mechanisms, increases efficiency in public spending, and enhances accountability for results, or lack thereof; the Ministry of Finance of Moldova decided to pursue this avenue and adopted the PB concept.
Capacity Development for Programme-Based Budgeting
In the framework of the Public Finance for Development Programme, the Ministry of Finance of Moldova has received government-wide support with implementation of the performance-linked programme-based budgeting.
Through the programme-based budgeting (PBB) process, budgeted money is distributed by objectives and results to be achieved. This allows public spending efficiency to be assessed, and helps with the decision-making process when it comes to the country´s priorities.
Several outputs and results were delivered by the project in order to support the methodological and legislative work needed for implementation of programme based budgeting:
The secondary objective of the assistance was to create conditions for sustainable capacity development for PBB system in central and local public administration. Slovak Experts helped design the comprehensive capacity development plan 2016-2020, listing necessary actions to introduce the PBB system nationwide. The plan was preceded by the training-needs analysis and capacity assessment for PBB implementation. This was conducted in 2016 in order to compare progress in PBB implementation and capacity development since 2011.
Technical assistance supported the PBB expansion strategy of Moldova´s Ministry of Finance with various capacity development activities, including training system design (curricula, training materials), training of trainers at the central and local government level (with over 120 trained), delivering high-level workshops for decision-makers (ministers, deputy ministers, parliamentary commission, state chancellery).
A study visit to Slovakia was organized in November 2014 to share Slovakia´s knowledge and experience in programme budgeting. It included a peer-to peer exchange that focused on lessons learned from fiscal decentralization and PBB implementation in local governments of Slovakia, along with the role of Fiscal Councils.
The Programme also helped Moldovan central government institutions and municipalities to improve the quality of the programme budgets via desk reviews and on-the-job trainings for over 100 representatives of Moldovan public authorities.
All of these activities and outputs contributed to a better understanding of PBB principles, objective-setting, goals, and performance indicators. Monitoring and evaluation methodology was improved to provide guidance for managing and implementing M&E process, and utilizing their results for a more effective use of public funds.
Several outputs were delivered in order to support sustainability of capacities, i.e. institutionalization of the training system:
- Policy advice on the PBB training system institutionalisation (2017) addressed institutional and organisational aspects of the training system, preparing the training system for its future operation
- The PBB training programme was developed in 2012, and updated in 2016 based on the results of PBB capacity assessment and training-needs analysis
- A training package for monitoring and evaluation of programme budgets was developed in 2016 for central and local public authorities which covered performance monitoring and reporting, use of performance data, and introduction of the evaluation concept
- Training of trainers on monitoring and evaluation of programme budgets raised capacities of 131 public officials
In 2017, Moldova´s public administration reform led to a significant reduction in number of institutions (e.g. the number of ministries reduced from 16 to 9). Having been assigned additional competences, the Ministry of Finance decided to refocus again on improving the budget analysis capacities, streamlining the inventory of the indicators and revision of the PBB methodology.
Other Technical Assistance to PFM Reform in Moldova
- Strengthening capacities of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova in public finance management
Institutional capacities of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) in the area of local public finance management were strengthened primarily through sharing experience with the Association of Towns and Communities of Slovakia (ZMOS) and via on-the-job learning. Empowered CALM contributions included knowledge dissemination to local authorities of Moldova and advocating for policies and reform initiatives in local public finance.
- Capacity development for spending reviews (in cooperation with IMF)
Additional programme assistance has been focusing on institutional strengthening of the Ministry unit responsible for spending reviews. Slovak experts participated in IMF missions in order to share recent Slovak experience with introducing spending reviews.
On-the-job coaching and enhancing of the analytical competences was realized through conducting a pilot spending review at the Ministry of Education in 2018. This was followed by the operational guidelines for spending reviews elaborated for the directorate in charge of managing the spending review process. Slovak experts will provide support with designing 2019 spending reviews.


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Riot police charge at firefighters during a protest against austerity measures in front of the Catalonia Parliament in Barcelona, Spain,
Wednesday, May 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Paco Serinelli)
Labor unions that represent the firefighters warned in a statement that the proposed reductions in staff and spending put the "safety of workers and
the people of Catalonia" at risk, according to Agence France-Presse.
Firefighters (L) stand around a bonfire during a demonstration against the government's spending cuts in social services in front of the
headquarters of the Catalan Parliament on May 29, 2013 in Barcelona. (LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel in Amman for overnight.
After breakfast, start your drive south from Amman along the 5,000-year-old Kings Highway, one of the most memorable journeys in the Holy Land, passing through a string of ancient sites. The first city to encounter is Madaba, “the City of Mosaics.” The city, best known for its spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, is home to the famous 6th century mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. With two million pieces of coloured stone, the map depicts hills and valleys, villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta. Also see Mount Nebo, overlooking the Dead Sea, the Jordan River Valley, Jericho and the distant hills. Overnight in Petra. (B)
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. After breakfast, start sightseeing of Petra’s unique city: Red-Rose City. Start at the gate via a horse ride and make your way through the Siq to reach this city, built by the Arab Nabateans who carved their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury (Al -Khazaneh) from the desert rocks sandstone in its natural hues of rose and gold. Used in the final sequence of the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” the towering façade of the Treasury is only one of myriad archaeological wonders to be explored at Petra. Return to your hotel. (B)
Morning hotel check-out. Time and season permitting, visit Little Petra, a northern suburb of Siq al-Barid, 9km north of Wadi Musa town, with its short, high gorge and familiar carved facades. Return to Amman for your onward flight. (B)
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(KMOV.com) – A suspect faces charges after he allegedly killed a man during a drug transaction in south St. Louis in mid-June.
Jerrick Williams, 20, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.
According to police, Williams shot 35-year-old Robert Coley multiple times while they were sitting in a vehicle in the 6100 block of Vermont on June 10. Coley was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams and another suspect in the vehicle at the time fled the scene on foot. Williams was later arrested while the other suspect remains at large.
Williams remains in custody without bond.


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Sydney Loch is an undeservedly forgotten Australian author. A Wikipedia search redirects to his slightly more famous wife Joice NanKivell Loch. She was also an author but is mostly forgotten too despite being Australia’s most decorated woman.
NanKivell Loch and her husband helped 15,000 Greeks escape Turkish persecution in the anarchic days of the 1920s. They were in Greece volunteering with Quaker Famine Relief in a war where both sides indulged in ethnic cleansing. It was not Sydney Loch’s first encounter of the Turks as an enemy; he served at Gallipoli as a runner for the Australian army before falling seriously ill. His remarkable tale of life at the front made his name though no-one knew it at the time.
Loch was an Englishman who left his country because of unrequited love. The woman he loved was five years older than him and lived at his home in London. He was shocked when he found out she was having an affair with his father. He came to Australia and became a grazier in Gippsland. He signed up in 1914 and after months of training in Egypt he landed in Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. He survived four months before being wracked by typhoid fever which gave him polyneuritis. He almost died in hospital in Alexandria and was eventually shipped home to Melbourne.
It was during his long convalescence he wrote his campaign memoir published as the “The Straits Impregnable”. Loch wrote about the shortage of shells and the poor food. Death was matter-of-fact, life in the trenches was boring, and moving between them was dangerous. No-one cared about the war.
Loch pulled no punches with his grim description of life and death on the front. Australian war censorship was among the strictest in the world, but remarkably Loch’s book stayed intact despite being a no-holds barred account of the war. The credit for publication goes to publisher Harry Champion of Collins St, Melbourne. Champion saw the manuscript as an important counteraction from the jingoism of war promoters to show the true horror of the battlefield.
As a memoir, Loch’s book was required to be submitted to military censors, a requirement laid down by the 1915 wartime Rules for Censors. A factual account could also run foul of the War Precautions Act which forbade material likely to discourage enlistment, a hot topic as Prime Minister Billy Hughes considered conscription. Champion’s solution was to publish the book as a fictional novel. The author’s name was changed to Sydney de Loghe while the book’s main character was changed to “Lake”. Other key actors were also thinly disguised. Brigadier-General Walker became General Runner, Colonel Johnston became Jackson, Adjutant Miles became Yards and war correspondent Captain Charles Bean became Captain Carrot.
The subterfuge was necessary because Gallipoli was a fiasco. For months General Hamilton hid the poor progress and extent of the casualties from the press. When English journalist Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett and Australian Keith Murdoch got involved, Hamilton’s dirty secret got out. Murdoch carried Ashmead-Bartlett’s letter (which he re-wrote from memory after it was confiscated) to cabinet ministers in London and Hamilton was recalled in October. The campaign was soon called off and its most successful operation was its flawless withdrawal in December. By then there was half a million dead, roughly equal in number between Allied and Turkish forces.
Loch’s book stunned Australia when it came out in June the following year. While the Anzac legend had already started by 1916, Australians had no idea what happened in the Turkish campaign. The Straits Impregnable was critically acclaimed, among others by Melbourne reviewer Joice NanKivell who asked to meet the author. The book sold out in a couple of months and Champion wet his lips as he considered a second edition. It was here he made his major blunder.
Champion deliberately pointed out the events of the book were real, for political reasons. Hughes had called for a referendum on conscription in October 1916. Universal military training for Australian men aged 18 to 60 had been compulsory since 1911. The referendum, if carried, would have extended this requirement to service overseas. It was narrowly defeated after a bitter campaign, as was another in 1917. But The Straits Impregnable was a casualty.
Champion added a preliminary note on the first page of the second edition where no one could miss it. It read “This book written in Australia, Egypt and Gallipoli, is true”. Victoria’s military censor Major LF Armstrong was furious and demanded the book be withdrawn from sale. He also threatened Champion’s publishing house with legal action for breaching the War Precautions Act.
Champion didn’t give in straight away. He hired lawyer and friend Maurice Blackburn to negotiate with the censor’s office. Blackburn achieved a compromise; the book would be withdrawn but allowed to be published at a later date, if Loch writing as de Loghe would pen a series of pro-war articles and promote enlistment. Loch was in anguish over losing revenue from the book but agreed to the compromise. The book was withdrawn and Loch worked on the pro-war articles. It over 12 months for Loch to summon the energy to write them and they were eventually published as a pamphlet called One Crowded Hour, A Call to Arms shortly before the war ended in 1918. It contains lines Loch must have hated writing: “You are mad, you men who will not go. There is no man in those armies who is not living at the top of his life.”
If this had dubious literary merit, there was no doubting the calibre of The Impregnable Straits. Miles Franklin, a friend of Champion’s wife, saw it as an insight into the mindset of Australian soldiers and why they accepted the senselessness of Gallipoli without much complaint. She sold the British rights to Sir John Murray’s publishing house and they were published in 1917 with the provocative note included. Despite the parlous state of the war British censors did not take exception. Murray established a life-long friendship with Loch and NanKivell Loch and published their later adventures in Ireland, Russia and Quaker refugee camps in Greece.
In 1927, two successful books emerged critical of the war, Rupert Graves “Goodbye to all That” and Erich Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”. Murray tried to cash in with another edition of Loch’s book (still under the name of de Loghe). Murray wanted Loch to include a chapter on his adventures in the Russian-Polish and Greek-Turkish wars but he never got around to it. The project was eventually shelved by World War II.
In that war Loch and his wife rescued a thousand Jews in Bucharest and led Polish refugees to Cyprus and Palestine. They returned to Greece after the war and Loch died in 1954. Nankivell Loch died in 1982, aged 95. In 2006 a museum opened in their honour in Greece and Loch’s book was rediscovered in Australia a year later. Susanna and Jake de Vries included the book with a biography of Loch under the title To Hell and Back. After 91 years. the banned account of Gallipoli by Sydney Loch was finally out in the open in its home country.

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Happy Thursday! You may have seen on my Instagram stories that Jake and I went to Sea Island, Georgia last weekend. Jake’s parents had a conference there, so we took the opportunity to meet them there. In case you’re not familiar with it, Sea Island is a gorgeous spot located on the coast of Georgia. It is close to destinations like Jekyll Island, and is an hour from Savannah, GA. Sea Island is a gorgeous place that has been visited by many former leaders, including George H.W. and Barbara Bush. They actually honeymooned at The Cloiser Hotel. It is also where the 2004 G8 Summit (this was an annual forum for the leaders of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States).
This is one of the few trips that I didn’t plan every activity down to the second, but it was refreshing to do things at our own pace. Sea Island is a perfect weekend trip, as it is a place where you can do everything you want in a weekend. With it being a beach destination, you’ll mostly want to spend time taking advantage of the gorgeous views.
Where We Stayed: We stayed in a home at the gorgeous Cloister Hotel. This is an iconic hotel from the 1920s that has been very well maintained. It was awesome staying in one of the homes because we had access to the resort, but it also felt separate and less touristy. I am sure there are a bunch of amazing Airbnb’s on the nearby St. Simons Island.
Transportation/How to Get There: We flew into Jacksonville, Florida and drove a little over an hour to the hotel. Getting a flight to Jacksonville was very easy from Birmingham. It is also worth renting a car due to the far drive from the airport, although depending on how big a car you need and how long you’re staying, it may be cheaper to just Uber there and back.
Where to Eat:
When planning a trip, food is a huge part of the planning. We want to try the best local cuisine. Since we did stay in a home, we didn’t go out to eat as much as we normally would. We were able to take home leftovers and buy snacks to enjoy in the room to save money.
Catch 228: We ate lunch there on Saturday. They serve casual seafood and are located in Redfern Village. The food was great! We tried fried clams, gumbo, crab chowder, and shrimp & grits.
Wake Up Coffee: This cute little coffee shop is also located in Redfern Village. Their lattes are amazing. They don’t really serve breakfast except small pastries, but it is worth it to go for just a coffee.
Georgia Sea Grill: Although this is a nicer restaurant, this is a must-do for dinner. The food was absolutely excellent. I highly recommend the scallops and everything we tried there was amazing. We tried a bit of everything, including fried pimento cheese, fried oysters with pork belly, calamari, crab cakes, scallops, and steak.
Moo Cow Ice Cream: After exploring the lighthouse, we stopped for some ice cream. We actually did it before dinner, which is totally unlike us. I loved the old timey ice cream parlor feel.
What to Do:
Beach: Of course this is a given, but you have to enjoy the beach while you’re there. Luckily our hotel had a gorgeous beach. It was a bit chilly, so we didn’t actually get in the water. We enjoyed the great views, especially the sunset. Our hotel had a great beach club that had pools and places to grab snacks. This all makes it worth staying at a resort instead of an Airbnb.
Explore St. Simons’ Island (SSI): This is where a lot of the local shops and restaurants are. I recommend driving around and looking at the gorgeous homes. We also really enjoyed seeing the oak trees with Spanish moss on them while driving around.
Shopping at Redfern Village: This is where we ate lunch and there are a ton of cute local boutiques and great restaurants.
Visit the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum: Although it’s 140 steps on a winding staircase, walking to the top of the SSI Lighthouse is worth the gorgeous view. When you’re done, there is a nearby pier that you can walk down to enjoy views of the water. This is a must-do activity.
Fort Frederica National Monument: It was raining pretty bad when we went to see the monument, but we drove to the area anyway. This is definitely worth checking out although we didn’t get to see much due to the rain. There are cool ruins of an old colonial fort and town.
Bike Around Town: Although we didn’t do this, Sea Island and SSI are very bike friendly. To be honest, Jake and I are not big into biking (a.k.a we both haven’t rode bikes at all since we were like 9 years old), but we noticed the hotel offers complimentary bikes to rent. We saw tons of people taking advantage of biking around town.
End The Night Watching The Stars: Jake and I are not huge nature people, but we enjoyed sitting on the beach and watching the stars. I haven’t been able to see that clear of a view of the stars ever.
Thank you so much for reading my Sea Island/St. Simons Island Guide. We currently don’t have any trips scheduled right now. We’re doing absolutely nothing this weekend and I am so excited to relax/get organized. We might do some close road trips in the near future.
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Loving both of your dresses here! This sounds totally up our alley! We’ve always wanted to do a Savannah trip so we may have to do this and that!
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Aw thank you so much. Yesss it was so beautiful there and a perfect weekend. Savannah is definitely on our list too. We decided to only do Sea Island/St. Simons due to our short trip. We want to do a whole weekend in Savannah for sure. Also, Charleston.
My mom went here years ago, before I was born! She’s always talked about how beautiful it was. I haven’t seen much of Georgia so I’d love to be able to visit here someday!
Aw that’s awesome. It really is beautiful there. I love Georgia! I’ve only been to Atlanta area and the islands, but it’s awesome so southern and cute.
Oh wow! That looks like so much fun! I am also loving both of those dresses! So cute!
Thank you so much. It really was such a lovely weekend.
Love your dresses and love seeing Sea Island! Thanks for sharing–love you guys.
Thanks so much for reading, Jeanie. It was a nice weekend. We love y’all too.
Never heard of this place but it looks like such a great time!
It really was such a fun time 🙂
Beautiful place to visit! I hope one day my husband and I will see that place. Love your dress btw!
Yesss! Y’all will have to visit there someday. Aw thanks 😉
We will be in Augusta in the next couple of years to attend the Master’s! Love your dresses.
How fun! You will have to visit Sea Island and Savannah too if you have extra time.
Ah I was so close to here, and I never visited! I’m kicking myself now. Your tips and photos sound amazing. I also love both of the dresses you are wearing. So gorgeous!
Oh no! You can’t go everywhere though 😉 We wanted to do Savannah too, but didn’t have time. Maybe next time. Thank you so much. 🙂
Aww you’ll have to go next time your in the area. Thank you so much <3
Sounds like such a fun weekend!!
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Thanks so much, Taylor! I hope you’re feeling better.
I love St Simons!! Such a great spot for a getaway. And that red dress is so pretty!!
It really is 🙂 I LOVE it. Thank you.

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Dr. Patrick Fink leads technology development of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems. The RFID technology will support NASA's efforts to track its various inventories on the International Space Station, from personal supplies to equipment components. A new smart container innovation tracks individual items, regardless of placement.
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Multicolor freshwater pearls give off a natural style that pairs well with casual attire; includes velvet pouch that’s great for gifting
Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelet Set (5-Piece)
- Stone type: genuine freshwater pearls
- Pearl size: 6–7mm
- 5 unique colors
- Stretch-fit design
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We lay out the basics—from color saturation to lab fabrication—on what you should know before buying gemstone jewelry.


Matti Sue Nafie and Emily Wilt attributed last season's loss in the finals of the Region 3-A/AA individual doubles tournament to nerves. Monday afternoon, a couple of pre-match "selfies" and a calmer demeanor seemed to eliminate any chance of a repeat.
The Collegedale Academy duo raced to the region doubles championship and a spot in next week's Spring Fling tournament in Murfreesboro with a pair of straight-set wins at the Champions Club.
Boyd-Buchanan's Jake Harden and Grayson Hartness won in boys' doubles, rallying from down a set and behind 4-1 in the third set to defeat Hixson's Carl Phillips and Kevin Nguyen. Harden and Hartness became the first Boyd-Buchanan boys to advance to the state tournament in school history.
There were repeat winners in singles, as Grace Academy's Blake Savard fought off some sickness to beat Hixson's Alex Condra in straight sets and Boyd-Buchanan's Katie Delay defeated teammate Makenna Thomas in three sets to win in girls' singles.
Nafie and Wilt hadn't forgot about the 2013 loss to Hixson's Michelle Phillips and Whitney Clack, when they were just a tiebreaker in the second set away from claiming the title. They also benefited from some familiarity with their finals opponent, as Silverdale's Kinsey Anderson and McKayla Hicks were also the Collegedale girls' opponents in the District 5-A/AA final.
"We were a lot calmer this year, and we just took it a point at a time this time around," Nafie said. "We're super excited about the chance to play in state, but we know we're going to have to play well."
Added Wilt: "We were really disappointed last season, but it definitely helped playing somebody we were familiar with because we remembered how they played."
• The Soddy-Daisy girls' doubles duo of Chloe Mitchell and Abigail Ellis were the only area players advancing to the Class AAA state tennis tournament, after a pair of wins in the Region 3 tournament Monday in Cookeville.
Mitchell and Ellis defeated Cookeville's Hannah Lloyd and Summer Stroud in the semifinals and beat Rhea County's Lexie Bowman and Mallory McWherter in the final.
Cleveland's Jake Gibson and Brandon Williams were the only area boys who advanced past the semifinals, dropping their final in three sets.
• Signal Mountain's Allwyn Fisher and Kylila Tucker used a win in straight sets over Notre Dame's Sarah Faith Ingell and Mary Margaret Haywood in the finals of the Region 4-A/AA individual to advance to the state tournament. It was a change of fortunes from the district final, won in three sets by Notre Dame.
Notre Dame's Charles Jabaley and J.R. Davis won in boys' doubles, and Chattanooga Christian's Hannah Henry won in girls' singles. Central Magnet's Mason Grear won the boys' singles draw.
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Tacoma Trailer Wiring Diagram – People comprehend that trailer is a car comprised of quite complicated mechanisms. This automobile is designed not only to travel one place to another but also to carry heavy loads. This guide will be discussing tacoma trailer wiring diagram. What are the benefits of knowing such knowledge? You’ll be amazed to learn it.
First, understanding the diagram of wires for trailer will be helpful during troubleshooting. When issues happen using the trailer, motorist might wish to know where the problem place is located. It will help immediately in repairing mistakes. Secondly, understanding the diagram of wires for trailer is terrific for those who want to try building for themselves.
Learning Trailer Wiring Diagram Better
Generally, there are 3 types of diagrams which people are able to look at when planning to assemble cables such as trailers. Each cable includes different purpose and layout so it’s essential for driver to match the needs before settling on one.
- 7-Pin Connector
This Tacoma Trailer Wiring Diagram version is far more acceptable for sophisticated trailers and RVs. It can transfer power better hence the connector is suggested for higher-level electric in the vehicle. Here’s the diagram for 7-pin connector.
- White Pin for the ground.
- Brown Pin for unwanted markers, tail lamps, and running lights.
- Yellow Pin for abandoned brake light and left handed markers.
- Green Pin Yellow Pin for appropriate brake light and right turn mark.
- Blue Pin for electric brakes.
- Red 12 volt auxiliary power.
- Purple for copy lighting.
- 5-Pin Connector
This 5-pin trailer wiring diagram is good for trailer which has big capacity. But, it does not possess as sophisticated and electric consuming characteristics that RV and other costly trailers may have. Below is the configuration to get 5-pin connector for better comprehension.
- White wires for ground power.
- Brown cables for running lights, tail lights, and negative markers.
- Yellow wires for left brake signal and left too.
- Green wires for right brake signal and right turn also.
- Blue wires for electrical brakes so the car can function better.
- 4-Pin Connector
There is a really fundamental Tacoma Trailer Wiring Diagram. It’s the 4-pin connector. This kind of connector is ideal for customer trailers. It should not be carrying heavy loads during the trip. Besides being light, it is recommended that the connector does not have some power-draining attachment. The basic diagram for the connector is very like aforementioned types.
- White cables for any electricity that occurs on the light.
- Brown wires for virtually any running lights, rear lights, and peripheral markers.
- Yellow wires for virtually any left brake signal and left sign turn.
- Green cables for any ideal brake sign and appropriate signal twist.
Driver must note several things linked to the diagram, however. Such things will prevent driver from encountering any electrical problem during usage. It’s encouraged that the white cable must connect the floor to some white wire at the top. Although this sounds dull, it will save consumer from hassles in the future.
There’s another thing linked to diagram however is especially about routing. An approach to wrap it around the trailer can be very interesting. It’s because the wire will be able to distribute power to additional trailer’s parts in equal method. Wires should be guarded by substance that’s powerful and durable but doesn’t hinder its working.
Hopefully the post associated with Tacoma Trailer Wiring Diagram is helping motorist to design their own trailer wires better. If not it’s still a wonderful knowledge to have for when troubles happen to your precious car.


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The following property crimes were recently reported to the Chico Police Department:
June 12 — 500 block of West Fifth Street. Laptop and television taken. Reported at 1:45 a.m.
June 13 — 1000 block of Normal Avenue. Entry made through back door, television taken. Reported at 10:15 a.m.
June 13 — 800 block of Colusa Street. Entry made through side door, lock broken, house ransacked. Unknown loss. Reported at 7:20 p.m.
June 13 — 700 block of West Fourth Street. House ransacked, holes kicked or punched in all of the walls. Unknown loss. Reported at 8:23 p.m.
June 14 — 2200 block of Riverbend Lane. Entry by unknown means, jewelry missing. Reported at 9:12 a.m.
June 14 — 1700 block of Elm Street. Loss of entertainment unit and also some vandalism of property. Reported at 1:57 p.m.
June 14 — 1100 block of West Sacramento Avenue. Entry made through bathroom window, DJ supplies and other electronics taken. Reported at 2:23 p.m.
June 15 — 1100 block of West Sixth Street. Screens removed from windows, television and laptop taken. Reported at 2:30 a.m.
June 15 — Lava Cap Court. Television taken. Reported at 8:23 a.m.
June 15 — 100 block of Penzance Avenue. Attempted burglary, possibly interrupted. Reported at 10:06 a.m.
June 11 — 2400 block of Carmichael Drive. Two flat screen televisions taken, no sign of forced entry. Reported at 1:35 p.m.
June 12 — 1800 block of Nord Avenue. Broken window, large enough to make entry. Reported at 3:59 a.m.
June 14 — 600 block of Rio Lindo Avenue. Entry made through a side door, some money taken. Reported at 2:45 a.m.
June 13 — 2000 block of Marilyn Drive. Purse taken from unlocked car. Reported at 1:20 p.m.
June 14 — Klondike Court. Unknown loss. Reported at 1:29 p.m.
June 14 — 3000 block of Montreal lane. SWAT uniform and radio taken. Reported at 1:37 p.m.
June 15 — 600 block of Cabrillo Drive. Unlocked car was ransacked, and suspect lit a tampon on fire and threw it into the vehicle, causing some minor damage, and possibly burning some insurance paperwork. Reported at 9:09 a.m.
June 16 — 1000 block of Windsor Way. Brick thrown through window, backpack taken. Reported at 7:46 a.m.
June 10 — 900 block of Pomona Avenue. 1987 Mercury Cougar. Lic. 5VRK143. Reported at 6:50 a.m.
June 14 — Five Iron Court. Gray Pontiac Montana. Lic. 6BWL653. Reported at 8:03 a.m.
June 14 — 1800 block of Humboldt Road. Green 1996 Dodge Caravan. Reported at 11:19 a.m.
June 15 — 400 block of East Third Street. Red Ricardo motorcycle. Lic. 85CC.
June 16 — 2200 block of Nord Avenue. Yellow 2009 Caterpillar loader (construction vehicle). Reported at 9:35 a.m.
June 10 — 300 block of Normal Avenue. Rocks thrown at home and car. Reported at 2:30 p.m.
June 11 — 1200 block of The Esplanade. Former, angry customer threw a skateboard at the building, which caused some damage, and then returned and egged the store. Reported at 3:29 p.m.
June 11 — 2300 block of Floral Avenue. Juveniles were smoking marijuana and broke a bench. Reported at 9:23 p.m.
June 12 — 150 block of Springfield Drive. Vandalized during a fight. Reported at 2:25 a.m.
June 13 — 100 block of West East Avenue. Windows broken, newspaper stands knocked over. Reported at 11:36 p.m.
June 14 — 1500 block of Hooker Oak Avenue. Gang-related graffiti found. Reported at 6:33 p.m.
June 14 — 2100 block of the Esplanade. Significant damage done to the electrical box. Reported at 9:58 a.m.
June 14 — 200 block of East Avenue. Phone lines cut. Reported at 11:00 a.m.
June 15 — 2500 block of the Esplanade. Windows broken, no apparent entry made. Reported at 6:22 a.m.
June 16 — 300 block of Nord Avenue. Screen cut out, unknown if entry was made. Reported at 6:50 p.m.
June 10 — 900 block of East Eighth Street. Shipping account accessed, charges made of more than $7,000. Reported at 4:38 p.m.
June 14 — 500 block of Salem Street. Fraudulent texts sent to several people asking for bank information. Reported at 8:01 a.m.

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In recent years, states have pursued Medicaid work requirements, which typically make benefits contingent upon beneficiaries either working, looking for a job, or being engaged in community service, unless they are medically exempt. These policies are popular in many states whose supporters argue that they will reduce dependency on government programs. The COVID-19 crisis has complicated matters further by creating a surge in both unemployment and need for Medicaid coverage.
Arkansas has been the only state to fully implement work requirements, although these were later suspended by the courts. We recently compared low-income adults in Arkansas with adults in three other states to examine the impact of work requirements.
Medicaid Work Requirements in Arkansas
Our analysis found that — compared to individuals in states without work requirements — work requirements did not increase employment among 30-to-49-year-old Arkansans (the age group targeted by the policy) and did result in significant coverage losses while the requirements were in effect in 2018. During this period, the uninsured rate in this group rose from 10.5 percent to 14.6 percent. After a court order halted the work requirements in spring 2019, coverage losses largely reversed. But even then, there were notable differences in health care for adults in Arkansas who lost Medicaid compared to adults in Arkansas who maintained continuous Medicaid coverage. Those who lost coverage faced significantly higher barriers to medical care and had more trouble affording care.
Another factor that may have led to coverage losses was the general confusion regarding the state’s work requirement. Most Arkansans in our survey (70%) were unsure if the policy was in effect, and a much smaller percentage (6%) were aware that the policy had been halted by the courts. This confusion may have discouraged some potentially eligible individuals from applying to the program.
These findings are consistent with other research on work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which also found that such policies can lead to widespread loss of benefits. The loss of coverage combined with no net change in employment indicates that Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas were unsuccessful in meeting their stated goals.
What’s Happening in Other States?
The potential for major coverage losses has been the central argument in court rulings blocking work requirements in Arkansas, Kentucky, and New Hampshire. Although many states still have a strong interest in implementing such policies, others — including Kentucky and Virginia — have withdrawn their plans because of leadership changes in state government.
Utah expanded Medicaid in 2018 and implemented work requirements as a condition for maintaining coverage. However, policymakers reversed course because of rising unemployment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With millions of Americans being furloughed or laid off, the state projected that 30 percent of enrollees would lose their coverage if the rules remained in effect.
South Carolina implemented work requirements in 2019 while avoiding traditional Medicaid expansion. Although negative coverage effects have been predicted, there is no evidence to date one way or the other on the program’s impact.
Some states have taken a different approach and focused on nonpunitive methods to encourage work. Montana has run a work promotion and training program since 2016 associated with Medicaid called HELP-Link. It is focused on removing barriers to work and has had positive results. Ninety-one percent of HELP-Link participants who completed their employment training went on to become employed, and 39 percent of participants who completed the program in 2016 experienced wage increases averaging nearly $5,000 per year. Despite this success, Montana is now proposing a more traditional work requirement policy, which could result in large coverage losses and a diversion of resources needed to support the HELP-Link program.
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the potential negative impact of Medicaid work requirements on the broader population. Even though Medicaid is designed for low-income people, the pandemic has shown that this can be a changing and expanding population. The recession has led to a surge in Medicaid enrollment, as millions of previously stably employed individuals have lost jobs and health insurance.
The current crisis may represent an opportunity to move away from work requirements and instead look for alternative approaches that avoid coverage losses and minimize red tape and confusion, while also removing barriers to employment for low-income adults.


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Dining & Nightlife
Dining in Prague can be inexpensive if done outside the center. Czech cuisine can be found in most restaurants. Pork is the primary meat served; however, other types of meat can be ordered as well. In most restaurants an average meal, including a beer, costs about 150 crowns (7 USD). It is interesting to note that a small glass of Coke is typically more expensive than a big glass of excellent beer.
Many other cuisines can be found in Prague. One restaurant that appeals to expats in particular is called Bohemia Bagel. There are a few Bohemian Bagels locations in Prague. The closest one to Tutor is in Old Town Square behind the Tyn Church. They offer a wide variety of foods specializing in bagels, burgers and sandwiches.Fast food chains have made their way to the Czech Republic. McDonalds and KFC are the two predominant chains. Prices there are the same as anywhere else with a typical value meal costing about 100 crowns (less than 5 USD).
Prague has great nightlife including the largest club in Eastern Europe called Karlovy Lazne. Most clubs and bars are open until 5:00am. However some are open 24 hours a day. Cover charges are not common. Occasionally, some of the bigger clubs in the center will charge a cover especially when there is a special DJ. Czech beer is considered the best in the world, which explains its popularity and I can tell you it’s true. A half-liter of beer costs approximately 25 crowns (little over a dollar). Mixed drinks are a bit more expensive costing about 100 crowns (5 USD) per drink. Shots range in price from 30 – 90 crowns (1,5 - 5 USD) on average. Most Czechs go out late around 11:00 or 12:00. Like any city Friday and Saturday are the popular nights to go out.
You will be able to find whatever type of bar or club you prefer in Prague. A good resource to find out about local events is www.expats.cz

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A stray bullet fired during a drive-by shooting killed a teenager that was in her bedroom and brought heartbreak to a Moore family.
Detectives were on scene for several hours searching for any clues that would lead them to why the deadly shooting took place.
Friends said they're still in disbelief that the girl who had a bright smile and even brighter future is gone.
"She makes me laugh, she's one of the only people I can talk to who understands me,” said best friend Savanah Miller.
“I still don't believe it happened. I can't believe that it actually happened. I'm like in shock right now."
Moore police said the call came in around 4 a.m. on Saturday of a shooting near Broadway and SE 2nd Street. Officers said there was a party going on at the house where about a dozen people were gathered.
Police say 14-year-old Railena Rhodes was in a bedroom of her mother's house when a car drove up and opened gunfire striking Rhodes in the neck. She died on scene.
"I didn't expect her to go like that. Of all the people there, why did it have to be her?" Miller asked.
It was also shocking for neighbors, especially since the home isn't far from the Moore police station.
For years, Rebecca Coffman said she's safely walked her dogs down the street.
“I actually said just weeks ago, with all the fighting and police coming more and more, I hope we don't get a drive-by shooting or something,” said Coffman.
"This is an older neighborhood, in our homes, in these little wood-framed homes, a bullet will go right through, very easily, I'm just so sorry for the family."
Friends called Rhodes "Rosemary."
One close friend Bri Weaver said Rhodes was the sweetest, kindhearted person she ever met.
Miller said she knew Rhodes since Central Junior High School and is stunned that like a rose, her life was cut too short.
"I'm going to miss her a lot," Miller said.
Police said Rhodes didn't live at the home with her mother, but stayed at her grandmother's house.
Witnesses gave police a description of a car that left the scene. Police did locate that vehicle and questioned the people who were inside.
So far, police have not made any arrests.
An online fundraiser account has been set up for Rhodes' family. Organizers said their goal is to raise $2,000 to fly Rhodes' father and grandmother to Oklahoma from California. So far, they've raised $2,125.


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Inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere–but here are a few places you might find it.
Pixabay.com is one of the best sites for finding quality pictures that are free to use even commercially without giving attribution.
Piclits.com is a fabulous image site to just browse or to try your hand at a caption or a poem, a haiku or a first line….
10 Creative Block Breakers — Ten ways you can get back into the creative flow.
Fake Name Generator — Need help coming up with a name for your character? Check out this site. It allows you to customize by country of origin as well as by gender.
Teen Poetry — This is a wiki that allows teens space to write poetry and an audience to read their poetry.
PoetryFoundation — All things poetry.
Ignite — A 365 day art journaling adventure.
Prompt Generator — Generates random first lines.
Plagerize.Me — Automated Writing Prompts. Story ideas.
Seventh Sanctum — Random generators for just about anything you might be stuck on.
Poets & Writers Creative Writing Prompts — Frequent writing prompts for poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

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A well-rated peach moonshine recipe is found on the website, allthecooks.com. Tinklee's Peach Pie Moonshine calls for peach juice, sugar, cinnamon, peach schnapps, moonshine and sliced peaches. This recipe yields about 10 to 12 servings.
To start, combine 64-ounces white grape peach juice with 1 1/4-cup white granulated sugar, 1/4-cup brown sugar, one 15-ounce can sliced peaches with juices, three cinnamon sticks and 1/2-cup peach schnapps in a large pot. First, bring the mixture to a boil. Next, cover the pot and simmer for one hour. Finally, remove the pot from the heat, allowing it to cool down to room temperature. After this, proceed to add 1-cup 190 proof moonshine or everclear and 3/4-cup peach schnapps, and mix well.
Have 10 to 12-pint sized jars ready, and drain a second 15-ounce can of sliced peaches very well. Add one piece of fruit to each jar, paying close attention to using the nicer looking fruits. Using a cheese cloth, strain the moonshine mixture carefully into each jar, filling up to the top. Seal each jar tightly with a lid.
Store the sealed jars for approximately 6 weeks in a refrigerator. This allows the flavors to blend properly as well as mellow.


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Monday, January 23, 2012
Thought I would check in with you all and wish you the best for a wonderful New Year.
I had the opportunity to be a speaker at the Forest Park Branch Library on January 21sliding off to Forest Park on the ice and back. I will be coming back to the library to repeat the program later on this year in more "clement" weather I hope.
Currently there is big excitment going on over here at MacGuffin as we are going to release the two cover images from the books enlarged as "limited edition" prints of Historic Cincinnati. This is in process now and we are really excited about this as many people have told us that they would love to have these to hang in their kitchens. Also be sure to set the DVR's or tune in to FOX 19 AM Cincinnati, Feb. 8 at 8:15 for my Valentines Day recipes and menu ideas.
Photo: Me and Erin Beckloff ( our cover artist) with the two Cincinnati and Soup books which will have the covers adapted into prints. This was taken at Books by the Banks, OCt. 2011.
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While background checks on candidates are common among a majority of recruiters, what concerns them is the additional time they take, resulting in lengthening the recruitment cycle.
About 82% of respondents, in HireRight’s new report, said they perform some sort of background checks. However, two in every five admit that reducing time to hire remains their biggest challenge.
Improving the overall efficiency of the background screening process comes in second (32%), while a quarter pointed to the verification of candidate information as an area of concern.
Usage of technological systems may help employers relieve these challenges; however the deployment has been slow, with only one in five firms having integrated their screening process with their talent management solution.
Most commonly, employers deploy criminal searches as part of their screening practices, used by 92% of them. Identity verification (78%), and past employment verification (68%) are also used by many.
“With the high numbers of candidates discovered to have misrepresented information on a resume, it’s critical that companies confirm education and employment backgrounds, yet 50% do not check education and 32% do not check previous employment,” found the report.
However, screening initiatives are not boding well for a positive candidate experience, and employers reported to becoming increasingly conscious about their impact to the recruitment cycle.
One quarter said that improving the candidate experience, right from application through on-boarding, is one of the most significant talent acquisition challenges they face. This increases to 42% for organisations with greater than 4,000 employees.
Slightly more than one-third (36%) of these indicated that they plan to invest in improving the candidate experience this year.


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Your self-diagnosed food allergy may not really be an allergy, according to a study of 40,000 adults, published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
More than 26 million adults, or 10 percent of adults in the United States, suffer from an actual food allergy, but nearly twice as many believe they have an allergy even though their symptoms suggest they do not. Often these people describe conditions that suggest a less severe food intolerance or other food-related difficulty, Ruchi Gupta, the lead researcher, said in a statement.
The researchers also discovered that only half of adults with symptoms compatible with a food allergy had a diagnosis from a physician. Fewer than 25 percent had a current prescription for epinephrine, a medication used in emergencies to treat serious allergic reactions, which can prove fatal.
Gupta emphasized the importance of an accurate diagnosis for people who think they have a food allergy. Otherwise, people may unnecessarily avoid certain foods, impairing their quality of life. And for those who truly suffer from an allergy, knowing how to treat it is vital.
“It is important to see a physician for appropriate testing and diagnosis before completely eliminating foods from the diet. If food allergy is confirmed, understanding the management is also critical, including recognizing symptoms of anaphylaxis and how and when to use epinephrine,” he said.
According to the study, shellfish is the most prevalent food allergy among adults in the United States, followed by allergies to milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fin fish, eggs, wheat, soy, and sesame. —J.B.


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On his first single, Young Son reflected on his people’s history with a timeless classic; on his second single, he marveled at how far hip-hop has come. For number three, YS has decided to Say These Werds, a combination of both his previous songs and a conscious tour-de-force. When is the last time you remember an artist saying, “ebonics make me nauseous”? In keeping with the Soul Inspired tone of Hip-Hop’s Revival, in-house producers Tightbeatz chip in a Beatles sample (from the side-A finale on Rubber Soul, Michelle). Say These Werds is the last single off HHR and a bridge towards his sophomore album, the tentatively titled Philanthropist.
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Sales for the quarter rose 0.67% to Rs. 1578.46 million compared with the corresponding quarter, a year ago. Profits have improved due to massive decline in the depreciation for the quarter. Sales on the other hand, remained flat for the quarter.
Operating margins increased to 45.20% during the quarter, a rise of 3216.34 basis points compared with the corresponding quarter. Net Margins, on the other hand, rose from 12.99% to 41.86% during the quarter.
The company`s earnings per share on a trailing twelve month basis is Rs. 5.36. At the closing price of Rs. 88.60 on Friday at the BSE, the company`s shares were valued at 16.53 times earnings on a trailing twelve month basis.
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The Library Catalog will allow you to search for and access music resources that are available through the library. Go to the IUP Libraries website at www.iup.edu/library.
In the Search In drop-down box, choose Library Catalog. In the Search Our Collections box, type in an artist or composer, a title, an instrument, or a genre of music. Click Search.
On the search results page, use the limits on the right-hand side to narrow down the list. Under the Format menu, select Scores to find music you can play or Audio Visual to find music to listen to.
Another great tool for listening to music is the Naxos Listening Library. This online database offers an instant music collection with over 75,000 tracks of classical, jazz, and other genre available for listening.
For more help finding music, visit the IUP Orendorff Music Library website at www.iup.edu/library/orendorff-music/.
Hours and Contact Information
During winter break a reference librarian is available to assist you from 10am to 4pm on the following days:
Thursday, December 17– Wednesday, December 23;
Thursday, December 24 - Thursday, December 31; and
Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 8, 2021;
In-person assistance is only available on days the library is open during the winter session. Make sure to check the Exceptions to Regular Hours before you visit!


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Body - Microneedling Home Treatment
Body has been specifically developed to be performed at home whilst delivering maximum results for the skin on your body. The microneedling treatment has been developed to minimise cellulite and get rid of stretch marks and scars on the body.
Body comprises our potent Cryogel Body Serum (100ml) together with our new Skin Roller (0,5mm), which comes with customized and interchangeable needle heads. The treatment is painless, simple to perform yourself and has proven efficacy. A favourite to use before the summer season when many want to tighten their skin and achieve supple, radiant body skin, for example, on the legs.
Microneedling developed for
- Stretch marks
- Body scars
How does it work?
Body comprises two products: Skin Roller and Cryogel Body Serum 3D. Skin Roller is a microneedling device with an interchangeable head. Change the needle head on your Skin Roller to treat different areas of the skin and, for the best results, always make sure the needles are intact and sharp before performing treatment. You can find new interchangeable heads for Skin Roller here. ‘Body’ includes the 0,5mm for Body needle head which has 1080 silver-plated, Japanese surgical steel microneedles. Damage is simulated as the needles are rolled back and forth, e.g., on the stomach or thighs. This initiates the body’s natural healing process; the skin’s production of collagen and elastin is stimulated and new, healthy skin cells are created.
The treatment also contributes to
- Fat-cell burning
- Smoother and more even skin structure
- Stimulation of elastin and collagen production
After treatment with Skin Roller, a generous amount of Cryogel Body Serum 3D should be applied over the entire treated area. The serum can penetrate 300% more thanks to the micro-channels in the skin created by Skin Roller. The serum is formulated with a blend of active ingredients which work synergistically to reduce cellulite and stretch marks. One of the hero ingredients is Chronobiological Contouring Corallina which works 24/7 and inhibits the storage of fat and growth of fat cells whilst you sleep. Corallina has also been proven to encourage fat burning whilst you are active during the day.
To achieve optimum results, the treatment should be combined with regular exercise, a balanced diet, plenty of sleep and ample water intake.
We recommend a treatment period of five consecutive days followed by a hiatus of equal length so the skin has time to rest and recover. Once the skin has recovered, you may continue with a new treatment cycle. Continue in this manner – five days of treatment and five days of rest – for two months. We recommend that you begin a new treatment period with a new needle head with sharp needles so that you do not injure your skin and in order to achieve maximum results.
Healthy looking skin
By consistently simulating damage day after day and, at the same time, improving the skin’s natural healing process and the production of new skin cells, stretch marks, other scars and cellulite will reduce considerably. You can also expect your skin to have greater suppleness and radiance.
Hygiene is vital
As is always the case in treatment with microneedles, the importance of cleanliness cannot be overstated. Always remember to only treat dry, healthy, cleansed skin. Make sure your Skin Roller is disinfected. We recommend our Beauty Accessory Cleaning Spray for simple and thorough cleansing of your Skin Roller. You should also be careful about the manner in which you store your Skin Roller. Use the accompanying needle head cover to ensure the microneedles remain clean and intact.
(The Beauty Accessory Cleaning Spray is not included but is strongly recommended for cleaning your Skin Roller.)
Keep in mind
Avoid treatment if:
- You have open wounds
- You suffer from a dermatological disease or are prone to scarring (keloids)
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding
- You are extra sensitive to nickel
- Microneedling: Advances and widening horizons
- Skin penetration enhancement by a microneedle device
- Cryogel - PENTAVITIN
- Cryogel - Corallina Concentrate
Included in the pack:
1x Skin Roller 0,5mm for Body (1080 needles)
1x Cryogel Body Serum 3D
Aqua (water), Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Dimeihicone, Glycerin, Peg-8, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Saccha-ride Isomerate, Caffeine, Menthyl Lactate, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspoly-mer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Parfum (fra-grance), Corallina Officinalis Extract, Bu-tylphenyl Methylpropional, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal Ci 19140 (yellow 5), Ci 42090 (blue 1), Coleus For-skohlii Callus Extract.
Always read and follow the usage instructions and recommendations thoroughly before starting your microneedling treatment.
How often should I use my dermaroller?
To get maximum results of your treatment, we recommend the following:
- Use the dermaroller once a day (preferably during the evening), for 3-5 days in a row.
- Let the skin recover for 3-5 days, then start over with 3-5 days of treatment, 3-5 days of rest.
- This cycle should be repeated during a period of 2 months, followed by rest for at least 1 month.
- If you want to start a new cycle, we recommend you to change to a new needle head to secure sharp and fresh needles. You can find all our separate needle heads for the dermaroller here.
Step by step:
- Perform your regular skin cleansing routine.
- On dry skin, roll back and forth over the skin with an even pressure for a total of 2-4 minutes. Focus extra on problem areas and roll in different directions for best effect: vertically, horizontally and diagonally. Also roll from left and right and vice versa.
- After you’ve used the dermaroller, apply Cryogel body Serum onto treated areas. The micro channels that are created by the needles are the most receptive during the first 3-5 minutes. Let the serum act alone on the skin between 15-30 minutes before you apply any other products. Use the serum during the “rest days” as well.
- Time for cleaning! Always clean the dermaroller both before and after each use. Here you can find our Beauty Accessory Cleaning Spray (not included in kit).
- Store with the plastic protection between uses.

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If you are from Melbourne and you didn’t catch Sage Francis last night at Becks Festival bar, you might have missed your last chance on seeing him live. It has been said officially that he is taking an indefinite hiatus after this tour, but the American hip hop artist implied during his performance that this could certainly be his last tour.
A brilliant showman, Sage left the Melbourne crowd captivated with his mix of poetic hip hop. From political issues to religion, Sage pushed his message across with a hint of utter sincerity in his eyes. From talking to his shoe, to wearing a wig and throwing it off half way through his set, his performance was filled with an original tongue in cheek sense of humour.
Sage performed his entire set without a DJ, changing tracks himself. This was done with an artistically professional feel. Playing a variety of tracks across all of his releases, as a fan I felt satisfied that he provided a showcase of his entire catalogue. With a couple of spoken word sessions thrown in the mix, Sage Francis left the crowd with their spines tingling from his powerful control of the English language.
Supporting act Horrowshow didn’t fail to impress either. Playing a lot of tracks on 2009 release Inside Story, Horrowshow are an example of just how much Australian hip hop has to offer on the world stage. They were definitely a suitable band to warm the crowd up for Sage Francis. Things are looking better and better for this hip hop duo, with a few NSW shows coming up over the next few months before playing at Pyramid Rock Festival in Phillip Island.


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A versatile bowl that can be used for cereal, soup, pudding or nibbles.
The coloured satin-matt glaze, soft and tactile, contrasts with the glossy white. Accentuated throwing lines at the top of the bowl add texture.
Microwave & dishwasher safe, although I would always recommend washing by hand.
Each bowl is thrown in my workshop and may differ slightly in size and shape due to its being made by hand.
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text: The Rheingau has many faces. In the course of centuries, a unique cultural landscape evolved from a colorful mix of ideals and goals. This is where Riesling grows, under the cover of mild skies between the Rhine and the vine-clad slopes of the western Taunus foothills. The viticultural landscape along the Rhine is well worth a visit – a region that offers something for all the senses with its many enticing attractions – a region that soothes the spirit or sparks enthusiasm with its gentle beauty. In the heart of the Rheingau, Johannisberg majestically ascends from the riverbank – a hill that is a monument to German and European wine culture, as well as a symbol of the harmony of man, culture and wine that is the essence of the flair, charm and special joie de vivre of the Rheingau. The Rheingau is an inviting region to tour and discover, not only for its natural beauty, but also due its status as a special corner of the earth that came about through a quirk of nature. In its long journey from south to north, the Rhine changes its course only once, specifically, where it flows from east to west for some 50 kilometers (30 miles) and forms the southern boundary of the Rheingau. From time immemorial the river has influenced life in the Rheingau, and once beheld, it’s nearly impossible to escape the Rhine’s spell. Steeped in legend, it is a river of yearnings and memories, a unique natural monument and a chapter of German and European history. Its everflowing waters seem to lovingly caress the Rheingau and imbue it with inspiration. These few miles along the Rhine afford art and art history fans, wine enthusiasts and pleasure-seekers an opportunity to experience the Rheingau’s joie de vivre and its centuries-old Riesling tradition.


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City Center Stylish Apartment
Guests of Lisbon will have a nice stay at City Center Stylish apartment. The conveniences such as an elevator and a car park are offered on site.
Amoreiras is within a 20-minute walk. The tapas bar Jardim dos Sentidos is 5 minutes’ walk away.
The apartment provides rooms with free wireless internet, an in-room safe, cable TV with on-demand movies, pay TV and multi-channel television for a cozy stay in Lisbon. Bathroom facilities include a hairdryer, bathrobes and bath sheets.
A kitchenette comes with a microwave, a dishwasher, coffee/tea makers, a fridge and a stove.
The property stands within 5 minutes of walking to the Rua De São Mamede bus stop and 400 meters from Rato subway station.
This apartment features a balcony.


Parmigiani Fleurier is traditionally very conservative with regards to the materials it utilizes on its watch cases. The brand as a rule sticks to platinum, gold or steel to make its watches. However, recently, the brand presented its Kalpagraphe in a matte titanium version , offering a smooth monochromatic look. This chronograph watch is currently introduced in a dark ADLC-steel restricted edition, the Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpagraphe Noir. This new version is dispatched along with the Kalpagraphe Blanc, a pink gold ladylike model with an unpretentious white sapphire dial.
This dull iteration of Parmigiani Fleurier’s tonneau-molded chronograph, the Kalpagraphe Noir, stands apart with its dark case matched with pink gold for the crown, the pushers and a few components of the dial. Its dark gleaming completion reveals new insight into the refined case plan. With its liberal dimensions (44.45mm x 39.2mm) and its particular elongated tonneau shape stretched out by tear-drop hauls, the Kalpagraphe truly says something on the wrist. On account of its ergonomic plan, with a bended caseback, it stays comfortable in spite of its size.
The quietly toned sapphire dial is smoked. It is almost dark with changing reflections and it offers an incomplete perspective on the development. The elongated hour markers, the hands, the chronograph sub-counters, the cartouche bearing the brand name and the hands come in pink gold to give intelligible contrast. The huge curved date gap at 12 o’clock shows odd numbers only.
Turning the watch over, the caseback is gotten by four screws and a round sapphire gem uncovers the programmed development (note: the inscriptions on the model we had for audit are incomplete and not correct). The type PF334 is 30mm in width. Ticking at 28,800 vibrations each hour, it can stockpile to 50 hours of force hold on two arrangement coupled barrels. It is pleasantly designed with Geneva stripes, perlage and spans calculated by hand. The 22k gold rotor includes a grains d’orge guilloché design and a PF logo in an oval crest.
The watch is worn on a graceful dark elastic tie shut by a pink gold pin clasp. The Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpagraphe Noir is a restricted edition of 99 watches and retails for CHF 19,000.
For more information, visit www.parmigiani.com .


Tottenham found themselves trailing 2-0 to Olympiacos on Tuesday, with Dele Alli and Harry Kane slamming the hosts' first-half showing.
Harry Kane scored a second-half brace as Tottenham came back from two behind to beat Olympiacos 4-2, clinching a place in the next round.
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Wednesday's FUT Team of the Week includes a host of attacking stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Eden Hazard.


text: The Oasis City Hotel Shenzhen (Shenzhen Dongbu Huaqiaocheng Heisenlin Jiudian) is located near the Chaxigu theme park and sits 70 km (43.4 mi) from the Bao’an International Airport, and half that distance from the Shenzhen Railway Station. The hotel offers free parking. This Shenzhen hotel plays on shades of blue and green giving its rooms subtle personalities topped with originally carved white bed boards and include all the standard amenities and WiFi. Guests can enjoy a warm brew and cake in the coffee shop or have a drink at the lobby bar. Business travelers can use the hotel’s meeting rooms. There is a large swimming pool outside for guests to take a splash, and children will enjoy the playpen within the premises. Guests can do some shopping in the hotel and a bit of pampering in the beauty salon.


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Eukanuba German Shepherd.
Eukanuba German Shepherd is a complete and balanced daily food made with animal based protein. It is designed to help promote healthy digestion, firm stools, help burn fat to help control weight and help keep the joints healthy.
Eukanuba German Shepherd Promotes.
Healthy Weight: Tailored level of L-Carnitine to help naturally burn fat.
Optimal Digestion +: Higher level of Prebiotics* to help promote digestive health (*vs. Eukanuba Adult Large Breed).
Healthy Joints: Added Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate. Formulated to help support healthy joints.
Eukanuba German Shepherd Composition:
Dried Chicken And Turkey (24%). Maize. Rice. Wheat. Animal Fat. Dried Beet Pulp (2.8%).
Hydrolysed Animal Proteins. Dried Whole Egg. Potassium Chloride. Fructooligosaccharides (0.52%). Fish Oil. Sodium Chloride. Sodium Hexametaphosphate. Calcium Carbonate. Linseed. Glucosamine (432mg/Kg). Chondroitin Sulphate (43mg/Kg).
Eukanuba German Shepherd Analysis:
Fat Content 13.0%.
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 2.19%.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 0.34%.
Crude Ash 6.40%.
Crude Fibres 2.10%.
The German Shepherd Dog is well proportioned and very strong. The GSD has a sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated body with a light, solid bone structure. The head should be in proportion to its body, and the forehead a little rounded. The nose is most often black, however, blue or liver still do sometimes occur, but are considered a fault and cannot be shown. The teeth meet in a strong scissors bite. The dark eyes are almond-shaped, and never protruding. The ears are wide at the base, pointed, upright and turned forward. The ears of puppies under six months may droop slightly. The bushy tail reaches below the hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest. The front legs and shoulders are muscular and the thighs are thick and sturdy. The round feet have very hard soles. There are three varieties of the German Shepherd: double coat, plush coat and longhaired coat. The coat most often comes in black with tan, sable or all black, but also can come in white, blue and liver, but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards. The white GSD dogs are recognized as a separate breed by some clubs and are being called the American White Shepherd. A piebald color has also occurred in a single GSD bloodline that is now being called a Panda Shepherd. A Panda is 35% white the remainder of color is black and tan, and has no white German Shepherds in its ancestry.

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One single product, ‘Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia Oil’ alerted early European settlers who pioneered the far north coast of NSW and became aware of this miracle antiseptic when they observed native aboriginals using crushed leaves applied to wounds, insect bites and skin disorders.
In the early 1900’s more sophisticated European methods of extraction commenced by the use of steam distillation, allowing the oil to be bottled for distribution to other areas.
World demand quickly evolved and a new industry was born. However, supply was limited as this unique species only grew in wetland areas in this harsh environment called the ‘Bungawalbyn Valley Basin’. Whilst similar botanical species grew in other locations, none could be compared with or provide the multipurpose anti microbial and anti fungal activity produced from the now identified botanical species Melaleuca alternifolia.
Now after 100 years of competing with synthetic antiseptics and anti fungal medication, tea tree oil has outperformed and maintained its identity as the safest, natural and affordable product available for mankind.
Attempts to grow the species outside the ‘Bungawalbyn Valley Basin’ cannot reproduce the overall ecological chemistry. This includes, temperature, native companion trees and grass that influence mulch nutrition, soil types, climatic conditions, vital trace elements and minerals contained in the overall wetland system, rendering it virtually impossible to duplicate.
Following this ‘Miracle in a Bottle’ discovery, people involved in ‘Complementary Medicine’, herbalists and those with scientific agricultural qualifications were required for educational, analytic and research divisions to ensure the success of this new and exciting industry.


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Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness admits they’re struggling to convince Arjen Robben to stay. The Dutch winger has just over a year to run on his current deal and is stalling on new contract talks. “I do not know the exact status. I only know that he was close to signing, but he has now been delayed things somewhat,” Hoeness told Suddeutsche Zeitung. A move to England has been mooted, where Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are among clubs monitoring developments closely.
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Liverpool League Cup Odds Slashed – Jurgen Klopp’s rejuvenated Reds are now trading at 2.62 odds to win the competition following their 6-1 pasting of Southampton writes football betting tips site FC Bodog.
Klopp’s men will face Stoke City in the semi-finals of the competition while Everton play Man City. The Manchester side are still the outright favourites to win the tournament at 2.20 with Everton 8.50 and Stoke 10.00.
If Liverpool can repeat their form displayed during the 6-1 demolition of Southampton they will take some serious beating. The returning Daniel Sturridge fired Liverpool into the lead with two goal inside the first 29 minutes before powerful Belgian striker Divock Origi notched a hat trick with Jordon Ibe also getting on the scoresheet.
Origi had not found the back of the net in any of his 13 appearances for club or country this season prior to this game.
And the performance of Origi – a player who struggled with confidence and form under previous manager Brendan Rodgers – will have been immensely pleasing for Klopp because he now knows he has a viable alternative to the injury prone Sturridge who spends more time on the physio’s table than on the pitch.
Afterwards Klopp praised 26-year-old Sturridge: “Of course I knew all about his quality, this was not a problem, but I had not seen it live in a stadium in such an important game.
“How do I know if he can be better than a couple of seasons ago? I don’t know. You have known him longer than me.
“The problem with Daniel was we didn’t know how long he could play. He did not have the perfect pre-season.”
The result will also give backers of Liverpool’s Premier League odds plenty of hope. Back in October we reported how those Liverpool EPL odds were slashed after the news that Klopp was coming to Anfield.
The semi-finalists can all stake realistic claims to winning this season’s League Cup. Everton won 2-0 versus Middlesbrough in the quarter-finals with exciting Spanish youngster Gerard Deulofeu producing a man-of-the-match effort
And Stoke beat Sheffield Wednesday, winning 2-0 at home fairly easily, even without star men Bojan and Xherdan Shaqiri.
City beat Hull 4-1 on Tuesday with Kevin de Bruyne in unstoppable form alongside David Silva. But it’s those Liverpool League Cup odds that have taken the biggest hit after upsurge in form and pairing with the Potters.


St. Maarten Cable TV will open a new Simpson Bay location before the end of March to accommodate customers who must switch to its digital service. The location was originally scheduled to open on March 5, 2012; however, there has been a delay due to connectivity issues, which will affect the operations.
The new location will be the Mail Box at the Palapa Center, across from RBTT Bank, at Simpson Bay. Customer service representatives will be available to process digital swaps, new accounts and other digital inquiries. The location at the Mailbox will only process bank cards transactions (credit or debit cards) or check payments. Hours of operation at this location are Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Beulah Jonis, Managing Director for St. Maarten Cable TV stated, "We apologize for any inconvenience the delay may have caused and we will provide an update via the media when the location is ready."
Customers are also encouraged to visit St. Maarten Cable TV’s new website for additional information about the new location and other pertinent facts about the digital conversion at www.innovativevi.net/sxmcable


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- Prime Minister Tony AbbottHouse of Representatives Parliament House Canberra (02) 6277 7700
Mr Tony Abbott Prime Minster Australia: Remove Aerial Culling from Brumby Management Plans
Wild Horse Management in Australian National Parks has been unsuccessful and negative to the Australian People and the WIld horses. Wild horse Groups have worked tirelessly for positive management which would see sustainable herd sizes retained in the Australian Environment whilst caring for the Eco system and the welfare of our Heritage Horses.
- House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra (02) 6277 7700
Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Remove Aerial Culling from Brumby Management Plans
Negative issues with current Management Strategies
Contributing factors to the over population of Brumbies in National Parks in Australia
i. Due to the reluctance to format a sustainable management plan our heritage brumbies have become a problem of excess numbers that have a negative impact on our eco system and environment as stated by government
ii. No government funding has been provided to interested parties to successfully engage a strategic plan for managing the environmental issues whilst allowing for the preservation of our heritage brumbies for future generations
iii. No contraceptive trials have been performed using a controlled systematic process
iv. Government has not consulted with groups working for positive management to implement continuous management strategies
v. Government has not allowed independent evaluation of the effects of wild horses in our eco system without the effects of other contributing factors. i.e.; wild pigs, camels and other hoofed beasts
vi. Current practise resulting in trapped horses being trucked to slaughter yards with little alternative
vii. NPWS failing to adhere to own Code of Practice relating to trapping of pregnant mares, foals and stallions. Animals are not transported in family mobs causing injury and trauma in many cases
viii. In many cases foals are separated from mares and die slowly of starvation
ix. Pregnant mares foaling on trucks and in slaughter yards
x. Welfare standards not applicable, monitored or documented once horses leave the national park
xi. Seasonal trappings can cause tetany and other issues in extreme heat.
Reduce the costs in the long term and the effects to all areas of sustainability in our environment.
The present method for reduction of wild horses in our national parks has been ongoing for over ten years at a high cost to the environment, constituents and our heritage brumbies without advancing to a positive solution.
Compile a management plan that is sustainable, effective and less destructive.
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There was a time when deadlines had a real bite. The term originated from the Civil War when a line was laid out around the notorious Andersonville prison camp. If Union prisoners crossed the line, they were dead.
Thankfully, a deadline is not nearly as lethal or a literal as it once was. Particularly in politics. The Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives garnered a great deal of excitement – and press – over its deadline to Attorney General Bill Barr to turn over the unredacted Mueller report yesterday . . . or else. The House Judiciary Committee also demanded Barr’s immediate appearance as a witness. Barr’s response was a yawn that you would hear all the way down Constitution Avenue. That fact is that Congress can do little in forcing such a release and it knows it. Barr has promised to release a public report within a couple weeks – an impressive feat in redacting a report hundreds of pages in length for a variety of protected forms of information. Congress can certainly subpoena the report, as it has promised today, but such a fight can take months if not years to work its way through the courts.
The problem in such a challenge is the Democratic rhetoric has outstripped political reality. After Barr produced his summary of the conclusions of the Special Counsel, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denounced Attorney General Bill Barr’s actions on the Special Counsel Report as “condescending” and “arrogant.” Others called it all a “cover up.” The reason for this attack may a bit difficult for those outside of Washington to understand. Barr submitted a four-page summary of the conclusions of the Special Counsel to Congress and the public in a remarkably short time. Within a couple days of receiving the report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Barr publicly released a four-page summary of his conclusions. Pelosi was outraged by the sheer arrogance of the act and declared “it wasn’t the right thing to do.” The problem is that it is precisely what Barr is required to do under the Special Counsel regulations and, even though the Democrats are loathe to admit it, Barr has been faster and more open that most critics antificipated.
Pelosi was objecting to the fact that Barr would presume to offer his summary of the conclusions rather than yield to the demand that the entire unredacted report be released immediately: “I have said, and I’ll say again, no thank you, Mr. Attorney General, we do not need your interpretation, show us the report and we can draw our own conclusions.”
The problem is that Barr is required to share those conclusions in a summary. The regulations controlling the investigation stipulate that, after the submission of a confidential Special Counsel report, the Attorney General will issue “brief notifications, with an outline of the actions and the reasons for them.” In order words, Barr is being denounced for being “condescending” and “arrogant” because he is following the rules that Congress demanded that he follow.
On Friday, Barr himself tried to correct the widespread misleading statements about the summary. Noting that House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler referred to the notification as a “four-page summary of the Special Counsel’s review,” Barr stated the obvious that this was merely the “summary of its ‘principal conclusions’—that is, its bottom line.” Nevertheless, experts and hosts on CNN and MSNBC continued to fuel the false narrative that this was a summary of all of the investigative findings.
Some have even argued that those principal conclusions may be misrepresented by Barr since a couple days is simply not enough time to digest hundreds of pages of the report. These attacks are based on two flawed assumptions. First, they absurdly suggest that Mueller’s report did not have its own summary of its findings or conclusions. Second, they suggest that Mueller was not consulted and has remained silent in the face of a false summary. Neither seems plausible or likely. Mueller (who has a long friendship with Barr) is working with Barr on the redactions to the report and has remained active in this process. Thus, it is not only likely that the summary was an accurate account but that Mueller was fully briefed on that summary.
Various Democratic members have insisted that nothing will suffice unless Barr releases the full and unredacted Special Counsel report. Indeed, in his confirmation, various Democrats demanded that Barr promised to release the report even though it was not completed and Barr had not seen its content. If Barr had made such a promise to secure his confirmation, he would have been manifestly unqualified for the position. Various types of information are by law prohibited from public disclosure including Rule 6(e) information from grand juries – information that can only be disclosed by court order. There are also three areas noted correctly by Barr that require redactions: classified information, statutorily protected privacy information and information related to ongoing investigations.
There were two notable exceptions involving the release of investigative reports containing grand jury information but both cases involved findings of criminal conduct by a president. The Justice Department released such information as part of the Watergate investigation detailing criminal conduct by President Richard Nixon. Later, in 1998, Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr’s report was made public with grand jury information with allegations of criminal conduct by Bill Clintoin, including lying under oath.
Barr has confirmed that the Mueller expressly concluded that there was not evidence establishing criminal conduct linked to collusion by Trump or his campaign. Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein concluded that there was not a basis for a criminal obstruction charge. Accordingly, Barr is proceeding with conventional redactions before making the report public. Of course, if Congress concludes that there is a basis for impeachment in the report, it can revisit the issue and seek a court order for the unsealing of the information.
Most importantly, Barr has announced that he does not intend to give President Trump a copy of the report before it is made public. Barr noted “Although the President would have the right to assert privilege over certain parts of the report, he has stated publicly that he intends to defer to me and, accordingly, there are no plans to submit the report to the White House for a privilege review.”
In his letter, Barr cited the four areas of possible redaction but did not include executive privileged information, which would normally be included. He expressly declared that he had “no plans to submit the report to the White House for a privilege review.” The waiver of all executive privilege claims in such a report is as commendable as it is unprecedented. Indeed, for all of his inappropriate comments on the investigation, Trump has far outstripped the Obama Administration which routinely refused core oversight material to Congress. In this case, Trump is waiving all privilege arguments and will not even been given an advance copy of the public report.
What is particularly impressive about this decision is that Trump’s legal team has been reserving privilege claims. Disclosures to Mueller did not constitute waivers since it was all within the Justice Department but there appears to be a complete waiver and Trump (and Barr) deserves credit for that decision.
On Friday, Barr again reaffirmed his intention release the report, stating “Everyone will soon be able to read it on their own. I do not believe it would be in the public’s interest for me to attempt to summarize the full report or to release it in serial or piecemeal fashion.”
So to recap. Barr already issued the required notification without even a reasonable delay. He has committed to releasing a public report in a matter of weeks – no small feat with hundreds of pages with statutorily protected information. He is making all redactions with the assistance of Mueller and has confirmed that executive privilege claims have been waived.
When I testified at the Barr’s confirmation hearing, Democratic senators asked what Trump expected in nominating Barr as Attorney General. I responded that I did not know what Trump thought he was getting in Bill Barr but I know what he got. Barr could be expected to do two things. First, he will do exactly what the law demands. Second, he will do exactly what he promised to do. He promised to get as much of the Special Counsel report to the public as possible. Thus far, he is doing exactly that – and in a fraction of the expected time.


Tomba Finally Captures Elusive Gold
Published 4:00 am, Saturday, February 24, 1996
He has won three Olympic gold medals, 47 World Cup races and the overall World Cup title. The only thing missing for Alberto Tomba was a world-championship gold medal.
The 29-year-old Italian superstar predicted all season he would finally get the elusive medal, and he kept his word yesterday by winning the giant slalom at the World Alpine Skiing Championships in Sierra Nevada, Spain.
"This is a goal I've been chasing for 10 years," said Tomba, who won a bronze in giant slalom at the 1987 worlds but failed to medal at the next three championships.
"La Bomba" did it in vintage fashion, using tremendous strength and agility to save himself from a near fall just 15 seconds into his second run.
After toppling almost parallel to the slope, his right hand touching the snow, Tomba somehow righted himself in time to make the next gate. He powered his way down the rest of the short, narrow course in flawless style to hold onto the lead he held after the first run.
At the finish line, Tomba kissed the snow and was mobbed by Italian fans.
Tomba finished in a combined time of 1 minute, 58.63 seconds for two runs, giving him a sizable victory margin over Urs Kaelin of Switzerland (1:59.07) and fellow Swiss Michael Von Gruenigen (1:59.45). -- SWIMMING
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Jessica Foschi -- banned from swimming 10 days ago after testing positive for steroids last year -- received a reprieve when the governing board for U.S. Swimming rescinded a two-year suspension.
The board voted to replace the suspension with a probation, which would allow the 15-year-old freestyler to compete at the Olympic trials next month.
One major hurdle remains: Getting swimming's international governing body, FINA, to approve U.S. Swimming's decision.
In a statement, the swimming board said it changed its decision "based on new material provided by Jessica." It did not elaborate.
In a move designed to shore up their linebacking corps, the Denver Broncos signed free agent Bill Romanowski -- a former 49ers player -- away from the Philadelphia Eagles. Terms were not disclosed. . . . The Chicago Bears re- signed defensive end Alonzo Spellman, matching an offer sheet he had received from the Jacksonville Jaguars for $12 million over four years. . . . Defensive end Fred Stokes, who played the past three seasons with the Rams, signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
-- Robert Wrenn shot a 2-under- par 69 to move to 6-under-par and break out of a three-way tie for the second-round lead of the Nissan Open in Los Angeles. Craig Stadler and Steve Elkington, who started the day tied with Wrenn, had 70s to drop a shot behind. . . . Sherrin Smyers and Jane Geddes, the only players under par after two rounds, shared the lead at 2-under 142 in the Hawaiian Ladies Open in Honolulu, where winds gusted for a second straight day. Smyers shot a 73 and Geddes had a 71. . . . Dave Stockton shot a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the American Express Invitational in Sarasota, Fla. . . . In the opening event of the 1996 NIKE Tour, Craig Bowden shot a 5-under 67 to take the first-round lead at the San Jose Open at Almaden Country Club.
-- World champion figure skater Chen Lu of China took the lead after the short program in the women's event of the Champions Series Grand Prix final in Paris. American champion Michelle Kwan fell on a triple-toe-loop jump and was marked down in the technical merit marks, getting only 5.1 to 5.3 on a scale up to 6.0. Her presentation marks were 5.5 to 5.8 but overall it was good enough for only fourth in the field of seven.
-- Christine Witty lost her first 1,000-meter speedskating race of the World Cup season, finishing nine-hundredths of a second behind Norway's Edel Therese Hoiseth in Roseville, Minn.
-- Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Stockton threw three strikes in the decisive 10th frame to defeat Brian LeClair, 208-206, to win the Track Synergy Open bowling tournament in Kennewick, Wash. For his 17th career PBA title, Williams earned $22,000.