The House Republican leadership postponed consideration of a one-year extension of the farm bill due to widespread dissatisfaction by congressional members to this approach. Instead, the House of Representatives passed a disaster relief program that extends various livestock disaster programs that expired last Sept. 30. The Republican leadership has not wanted to bring the House Agriculture Committee-passed, five-year farm bill to the House for consideration because of a split within the Republican caucus. A number of the caucus members believe there needs to be greater cuts in the nutrition program than the $16 billion proposed in the committee’s bill. A number of congressmen and major agricultural groups are upset that the leadership has not brought the House Agriculture Committee bill to the floor. Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN), ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, continues to push for consideration of the five-year bill. He said, “Today is the last day of the session before the August recess and once again the House will adjourn without finishing its work. No wonder no one likes Congress. Members will now have to explain to their constituents why the House did not even try to consider a new five-year farm bill. Frankly, we’re in this position because the House leadership has refused to bring a five-year farm bill to the floor.” Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, who wants the House to address the committee farm bill said, “Given that vast areas of productive pastureland are burning up and our agricultural producers are in dire need, I'm pleased that the House approved this disaster assistance measure. It provides risk management tools to those ranchers who are currently exposed. This is not a long-term solution, but it takes care of the problem until we can get a five-year farm bill on the books and put those policies in place.” The Senate did not pass the disaster relief bill before adjourning for the August recess.


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Have you ever found yourself putting off tasks until the last minute, even though you know you should be working on them? If so, you're not alone. Procrastination is a common behavior that can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are five reasons why people procrastinate, along with mindful and effective tips to help you overcome each one.
"Procrastination is the thief of time." - Edward Young
Fear of Failure or Success
Fear of failure or success can be a powerful force that keeps us from taking action. When we're afraid of failing, we may avoid taking action to protect ourselves from disappointment or embarrassment. Similarly, when we're afraid of succeeding, we may procrastinate due to concerns about increased responsibilities or expectations. Here are some tips to help you overcome this fear:
Practice self-compassion: Remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes and that failure is a natural part of the learning process. Be kind and understanding towards yourself, just as you would towards a friend who is struggling.
Break tasks into smaller steps: When tasks seem overwhelming, it can be helpful to break them into smaller, more manageable steps. Focus on completing one step at a time, rather than trying to tackle everything at once.
Visualize success: Spend a few minutes each day visualizing yourself succeeding at the task at hand. Imagine how you'll feel when you've accomplished your goal, and use that feeling as motivation to take action.
Lack of Motivation
When we lack motivation, it can be hard to get started on tasks. This can happen when we don't feel interested in the task at hand or don't see the value in completing it. Here are some tips to help you overcome lack of motivation:
Find your why: Take some time to reflect on why the task is important to you. What benefits will you gain from completing it? How will it help you achieve your larger goals? Use this sense of purpose as motivation to take action.
Create a reward system: Reward yourself for completing tasks by doing something you enjoy. This can be as simple as taking a short break, watching a favorite TV show, or treating yourself to a special snack.
Focus on progress, not perfection: Instead of trying to complete tasks perfectly, focus on making progress. Celebrate small wins along the way and use them as motivation to keep going.
Perfectionism can be a major obstacle to getting things done. When we have a perfectionist mindset, we may procrastinate as a way to avoid making mistakes or falling short of our high standards. Here are some tips to help you overcome perfectionism:
Practice self-acceptance: Remind yourself that no one is perfect, and that it's okay to make mistakes. Focus on progress, rather than perfection, and celebrate your successes along the way.
Set realistic goals: When setting goals, aim for progress rather than perfection. Break larger goals into smaller, more manageable steps, and focus on completing one step at a time.
Take imperfect action: Instead of waiting until everything is perfect, take action now. Remember that it's better to take imperfect action than to do nothing at all.
When we feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks we need to complete, it can be hard to know where to start or how to proceed. This can lead to procrastination as we struggle to figure out what to do first or how to organize our time effectively. Here are some tips to help you overcome overwhelm:
Prioritize tasks: Make a list of all the tasks you need to complete, and prioritize them based on importance and urgency
Break tasks into smaller steps: When tasks seem overwhelming, break them down into smaller, more manageable steps. This can help you feel more in control and reduce stress.
Use a timer: Set a timer for a specific amount of time and work on a task until the timer goes off. This can help you stay focused and avoid getting distracted.
Practice mindfulness: Take a few minutes to practice mindfulness each day. This can help you stay present and focused on the task at hand, rather than worrying about everything else you need to do.
Lack of Structure and Planning
Sometimes, the reason for procrastination is simply a lack of structure and planning. Without clear goals or a plan of action, it's easy to get distracted or feel overwhelmed by the task at hand. If you're not sure where to start, it's natural to put things off until you have a better idea of what to do.
Break down the task into smaller, manageable steps.
Make a to-do list and prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency.
Use a timer or schedule blocks of time to work on specific tasks.
Create a routine or schedule to establish a consistent work habit.
Consider seeking support from a coach (oh hello: book your FREE discovery call with me) or accountability partner to help you stay on track.
In conclusion, procrastination can be caused by a variety of factors, but by understanding why we procrastinate and implementing mindful and effective strategies, we can overcome this behavior and achieve our goals. Remember to practice self-compassion, focus on progress, and take imperfect action. And most importantly, take action today, because as Walt Disney said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
Real life example:
Let me show you what that was like for me.
I had always been interested in using social media to connect with people and share her thoughts and ideas. In particular, I had my eyes set on Instagram, the perfect platform to share pictures and captions that reflect my approach and offerings.
However, I was stuck in perfection paralysis.
I believed that in order to be successful on Instagram, my feed needed to look absolutely perfect. This meant that all the pictures needed to match in color, I needed to alternate between picture and text posts, and most importantly, I needed to plan out my feed for at least a month, if not six months ahead.
The task was simply too big, and my standards and expectations were far too high. I never got started on my Instagram journey because I was overwhelmed by the idea of it all. On top of that I compared myself with ALL the other experts.
But one day, something changed. I woke up and decided,
"Sod it, I just do it."
I realized that my fear of imperfection was holding me back from even starting. I decided to give myself permission to start imperfectly.
And so, I started posting on Instagram. I didn't have a perfectly planned out feed, and my pictures were not always color-matched or alternating between text and picture posts. But I posted anyway.
And do you know what happened? My Instagram grew, slowly but surely. I started connecting with people who resonated with my thoughts and ideas. I began to receive positive feedback from my followers, and I felt more confident in my ability to share my voice.
Fast forward a year later, and I had been posting weekly Mind You Monday short videos consistently for 52 weeks. Sure, they were not perfect, but as I always reminded myself,
"better done, than perfect."
So, dear reader, I ask you: in which area of your life can you give yourself permission to simply START?
Remember, progress is better than perfection, and it's often the first step that's the hardest. Just like myself, you may surprise yourself with what you can achieve once you let go of the fear of imperfection and give yourself permission to start imperfectly.

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Update 6.28pm: State broadcaster RTBF has identified the suspect as Benjamin Herman.
Herman, a Belgian national born in 1982, had a criminal record that included theft, assault and drug offences, RTBF reported.
The federal prosecutor's office declined to comment.
Justice Minister Koen Geens said the assailant, who was later killed by police, was released from prison on a two-day leave Monday.
Mr Geens described him as a multiple repeat offender who had been incarcerated since 2003.
Liege Police Chief Christian Beaupere said at a news conference that the slain officers were 45 years old and 53 years old, the latter the mother of twins.
Four other officers were wounded in the attack, one of them seriously with a severed femoral artery.
4.45pm: Officers killed in Belgium shooting were women, police chief confirms
The police chief in the Belgian city of Liege says that a knife-wielding man stabbed two female officers before taking their handguns and shooting them both dead.
Christian Beaupere said the attacker, whom he did not name, also wounded four other officers.
He said: "The goal of the attacker was to target the police."
He said the policewomen were aged 45 and 53, the latter a mother of twins.
The attacker also killed a passer-by before police fatally shot the gunman.
Update 1pm: A knife-wielding man stabbed two police officers in the Belgian city of Liege, stole their weapons, and shot then them and a bystander dead in an attack that prosecutors fear could be terror-related.
The man, who was later killed by police, approached two police officers from behind while carrying a knife and stabbed them several times, said Philippe Dulieu, spokesman for the Liege prosecutor's office.
"He then took their weapons. He used the weapons on the officers, who died," Mr Dulieu told reporters.
Mr Dulieu said the attacker then shot dead a 22-year-old man in a vehicle parked nearby, and took a woman hostage in a school close to where the shooting took place outside a city cafe.
"Liege police intervened. He came out firing at police, wounding a number of them, notably in the legs.
He was shot dead," the spokesman said.
A senior official at the federal prosecutor's office told The Associated Press that "there are indications it could be a terror attack".
Despite this, Belgium's crisis centre said it saw no reason to raise the country's terror threat alert for now.
Earlier: A gunman has killed three people, including two police officers, in the Belgian city of Liege, a city official said.
Police later killed the attacker, and other officers were wounded in the shooting.
The motive for the attack was not immediately clear. State broadcaster RTBF reported that it could be terror-related, citing unnamed police and fire officials.
Belgium’s prime minister could not confirm the report.
“Beyond the attacker, who was shot, there are three dead, two police officials and a passer-by,” Michel Firket from Liege city hall told The Associated Press.
State broadcaster RTBF reported that the shooting took place near a cafe on Liege’s Boulevard d’Avroy.
A passenger in a car driving by was killed. Other police officers were wounded in the exchange of fire, Mr Firket told reporters.
When asked about the report that the attack was terror-related, Mr Firket said: “I know nothing formal about that. The police is doing its investigation. There are no formal conclusions.”
RTBF said the gunman fled the scene, taking a female cleaner hostage at a nearby school before he was shot.
A spokeswoman for the city mayor’s office, Laurence Comminette, said that the children were all safe.
Violence lâche et aveugle a #Liège. Tout notre soutien pour les victimes et leurs proches. Nous suivons la situation avec les services de sécurité et le centre de crise.— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) May 29, 2018
Speaking on Belgian television, Prime Minister Charles Michel said: “There was a serious incident.”
“The information so far is not clear yet,” he said.
Mr Michel was rushing to the crisis centre to get more information.
Video posted on Twitter by a person claiming to be a witness showed people running in the area. About six gunshots could be heard.
Belgian police and military have been on alert since suicide bombers killed 32 people at the Brussels airport and subway system in 2016.
- Press Association

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By Vince Rugari
When the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants run out onto the SCG on Saturday afternoon, 12 of the 44 players involved will be graduates of their respective academies - the highest ever number for an AFL derby in Sydney.
Were it not for injuries to Isaac Heeney and Harry Perryman, it would be even higher.
A few in red and white, like Braeden Campbell and Errol Gulden, have been at the heart of Sydney’s stunning 4-0 start to the season, prompting predictable cries from Victoria over the unfair advantage the Swans allegedly enjoy through their academy.
Less than 0.5 per cent of the 3000 kids who have gone through the program have made it onto an AFL list. Only 12 have pulled on the Swans guernsey at AFL level.
The rest may never see their names up in lights. But they are having just as big an impact on the growth of the AFL in NSW, if not bigger - a reality which has been almost entirely overlooked in the academy debate.
Each year, the Swans and Giants academies take in hundreds of promising young athletes - most of them with backgrounds in other sports - and churn out players with better skills, higher footy IQs, a stronger love for the game, and a higher propensity to follow it closely as fans.
They go back to local clubs, where their expertise helps lift the standard of the grassroots game and foster an AFL culture in foreign territory. Last year’s AFL Sydney grand final, for example, involved 26 past and present Swans academy players.
“We’re all very proud when a boy who’s come through the academy gets to make it out onto the SCG or wear the Sydney Swans jumper - or another AFL jumper, for that matter,” said Chris Smith, who has headed up the Swans academy since it began in 2010.
“But I’m a bit of a funny one. I like that boy who sits in the classroom and now has a voice. Instead of being laughed at or ridiculed or ignored, now he’s got a friendship group that actually understands what he’s involved in.”
More than just an elite talent pathway, the AFL academies are a recruitment program for the code wars - and business is booming, particularly in areas that were once regarded as rugby union heartland.
AFL insiders are reluctant to broach that subject, even privately. They insist they have grown the sporting pie in NSW - not eaten into rugby’s share of it. But the evidence is compelling.
According to AFL NSW/ACT, participation in Sydney’s north and around the city has rocketed by nearly 200 per cent over the last decade. Sport Australia’s AusPlay data shows that, between 2016 and 2019, adult AFL participation in NSW (71,325 in 2019) overtook rugby (52,999).
In 2012, the Waratahs matched the Swans for average crowds sitting in the mid-20,000 range. After a steady decline since, the Waratahs’ average crowd is almost one-third the size (31,069 vs 13,176 in 2019).
The north shore and eastern suburbs have emerged as footy strongholds, and GPS schools which once pumped out Wallabies are now putting up AFL goalposts to satisfy surging student demand. In 2013 there were only six independent schools in Sydney with AFL programs. Now there are 14, with 62 boys teams.
The academies have helped accelerate a process that was already underway. There are myriad factors involved: the Swans’ ability to contend for finals almost every year, the addition of the GWS Giants in 2012. A cohesive governance and management model, where junior clubs and state bodies know their place in the pecking order. The raging success of AusKick, and growing concerns amongst parents about concussion in the rugby codes. All of these have combined to boost Aussie rules at every level in NSW.
Rugby’s recent struggles, and the woes of the Waratahs, certainly haven’t helped. Anecdotally, there has been a migration of fans from the Waratahs to the Swans, which former ARU chief executive John O’Neill first noted to the Herald two years ago - and current Waratahs boss Paul Doorn also admits has probably occurred.
Greg Harris - the former Waratahs CEO, who played first-grade football in Aussie rules, rugby union and rugby league in Sydney, and was the Swans’ chairman of selectors in 1994-1996 - can also recognise it.
As he made his way to Olympic Park for a Wallabies Test match in 2018, he saw families clad in red and white, orange and charcoal, heading the other way after an AFL derby at Giants Stadium.
“I said to my wife, there’s a whole generation rugby’s lost,” Harris said.
“These things are generational. They don’t happen overnight. I don’t think it’s been a deliberate strategy by the AFL to say, ‘let’s take rugby union’s supporters’. But the AFL long ago identified that every participant brings along a commercial partner. In other words, if my kid’s playing footy, I go and watch footy, and so does my wife and my parents. Participation brings commercial benefits.
“The most important thing you have in any business model is control of your business. That’s what the AFL has. The attitude in rugby is if we beat the All Blacks, the game will be OK. Any business that depends upon one focal point to develop its income stream is always going to be susceptible to failure.”
The phenomenon is being led primarily by the Swans - although that’s to be expected given they have a 30-year head start on the Giants, who face a much tougher task converting the masses in the western suburbs. Most of GWS’s academy graduates come from regional NSW, not western Sydney, but their presence is still being keenly felt, and their average crowds are now almost on par with the Waratahs.
”We are struggling for players. We’re not the only ones,” said Brian Blacklock, the president of the Western Sydney Two Blues rugby club, which is based in Parramatta.
“Whether that’s a byproduct of the growth of Aussie Rules I can’t say, but it certainly wouldn’t be helping. From a branding point of view, they’re killing it. In terms of their ability to be able to clearly identify what their offering is and the potential pathways are, they’re miles in front.
“I remember 20 years ago, there was a fantastic campaign, I want to be a Wallaby. How do I become a Wallaby? Well you start playing here and away you go. That doesn’t exist now. I struggle to name Waratahs players and I’m in the game. Now I couldn’t name a single Swans or Giants players either, but I’m sure their fans have clearly identified who they are and what they’re about.”
Blacklock recalled an old story from a friend, whose son - a Swans and Waratahs fan - was turning 10. He contacted both clubs to see if they could send him any memorabilia.
“The Waratahs sent out a couple of posters and a signed footy. The Swans sent out two injured players to his birthday party,” he said. “It was a while ago, but it sort of shows the difference in resources, and that’s the bottom line.”
Getting them early seems to be the AFL’s modus operandi, and it’s working. Smith said the influence of winning over young athletes, who are “peer leaders” in classrooms and friendship circles, was key to bringing more kids into the tent.
Doorn, who joined the Waratahs at the start of 2020, watches on in envy.
“I’m sure there’s a percentage of people that have shifted from one sport to the other,” he said.
“And I’d like to suggest that when rugby’s going well, there’s a lot of people who would come back. But I’m happy to admit that the success of the Swans in particular and the growth of the GWS Giants means that people have other things they can support.
“We don’t see them as a threat, but they do certain things really, really well, and we aspire to do as well one day.“
A crowd of around 30,000 is expected on Saturday for the AFL derby. The Swans are heavily favoured to go 5-0, and are still riding the wave of energy provided by an influx of impressive draftees - like Gulden, the academy product who is already a fan favourite, four games into his career.
The next ones are coming. Smith can remember how at the start of the Swans academy, there were only about a dozen players in each age group who were competent kicks.
“Now within the academy, the way the boys are whizzing the ball around - and we’re slowly getting that traction with the girls as well - the skill level and the game knowledge has increased significantly over those 10 years,” he said.
“We’ve always been confident that our game, once you actually do play it, it’s a very enjoyable game. All we needed to do is at least give kids at school and in the community an option to play it.”
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Demi Moore marked her daughter Rumer Willis’ birthday on Wednesday (Picture: Getty/Instagram/demimoore)
Demi Moore has posted a moving photo of her daughter Rumer in the agonising throes of labour to celebrate the actress’ 35th birthday.
G.I. Jane star Demi’s 4.7million photos were stunned by the photo, with many taking to the comment section of her post to let Demi know they found it ‘beautiful’.
Demi could be seen grasping Rumer’s hands as she lay with her face creased in agony during her home birth.
Demi, who divorced Bruce in 2000 after marrying him in 1987, also posted a photo of Rumer as a kid and one of them both cosying up to three-month-old Louetta shortly after she was born.
The doting mum captioned her post: ‘My life changed the day you were born.
Demi could be seen grasping Rumer’s hands as she lay with her face creased in agony during her home birth (Picture: Instagram/demimoore)
Demi shares Rumer with ex Bruce Willis (Picture: Diane Freed/Newsmakers)
‘You brought a depth, meaning, and purpose to my existence along with an understanding of love that I had never known.’
Demi added: ‘Now here you are my baby, with your own baby, bringing even greater meaning, magic, and love into all of our lives.
‘So proud of you. Happy Birthday Ru! Happy New Year! Happy Celebration of Life! I Love You!’
Another photo showed Demi and Rumer cosying up to three-month-old Louetta shortly after she was born (Picture: Instagram/demimoore)
Demi also posted a sweet photo of Rumer as a little girl (Picture: Instagram/demimoore)
Beneath Demi’s carousel of images, one person wrote: ‘That third picture – just wow! So powerful!’
Another person echoed: ‘At first, I thought this was a picture of her just crying maybe because of Bruce but then I realized she’s in labour. I was like wow they are showing such a personal moment but either way it’s very personal. Congratulations.’
Someone else said: ‘I love these pics, especially the one where you are with Rumor during her baby being born and the one with all 3 of you! So priceless and special! Happy Birthday!’
‘That delivery photo speaks volumes. That is motherhood in a nutshell: worry, pain, effort, determination, joy, love, and unyielding steadfast support. Absolutely beautiful,’ wrote another Instagrammer, while someone else simply penned: ‘Beautiful photos.’
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Argentina vs Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina Shocked As Saudi Arabia Win 2-1
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina stumbled to a shock 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup, Highlights: Lionel Messi's Argentina stumbled to a shock 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia and hence their tournament started on the worst note possible. Just minutes into the second half, Saudi Arabia scored a stunning equaliser through Saleh Al Shehri and then Salem Al Dawsari doubled the lead for his side, courtesy of a brilliant solo goal. Earlier in the first half, Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the spot after VAR intervention saw Argentina earn a penalty against Saudi Arabia. Both Messi and Lautaro Martinez have seen multiple goals being denied by offside flags. Credit to Saudi Arabia for not letting the game go out of their hands at half-time, with Argentina only being 1-0 up at the break. (Matchcentre)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia straight from Lusail Stadium
- 17:37 (IST)FIFA World Cup Live: Saudi Arabia winWhat a match and what a result! Saudi Arabia stun Argentina 2-1. The worst possible start for Lionel Messi and his team!Saudi Arabia have done the unthinkable!
- 17:25 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Saudi Arabia giving absolutely everythingSaudi Arabia are putting bodies on the line to ensure that they keep the 1-goal lead. Argentina are frustrated with the lack of clear chances.
- 17:22 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina running out of timeMore bookings in the final moments of the game. Saudi Arabia even substituting the substitute Nawaf Al Abed. Only a few minutes to go before the injury time kick-in.
- 17:13 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Poor free-kick from MessiLionel Messi with an opportunity to score from a direct free-kick. His effort, however, is an ordinary one that is way off target. One of the players from Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, has been cautioned for aggressive play.
- 17:07 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: More pressure from ArgentinaArgentina constantly building pressure in the search of a goalscoring chance. But, the Saudi Arabia defence has done a stupendous job so far. The hunt goes on!
- 17:02 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Saudi Arabia frustrating ArgentinaAbdulelah Al Malki gets a yellow card, having tested the patience of the referee for a long time. Argentina building attacks consistently but the end product just hasn't been good enough.
- 16:57 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: SAVE by Saudi ArabiaNicolas Tagliafico's effort from point-blank range saved by the Saudi Arabia goalkeeper. Argentina almost pulled themselves level but Al Owais was standing tall between the sticks.
- 16:53 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Substitution for ArgentinaEnzo Fernandez on for Leandro Paredes as Argentina look to make a comeback in the game, having seen themselves go 1-goal behind early in the second half.
- 16:47 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Saudi Arabia score 2ndSaudi Arabia are showing the world that they aren't inferior to anyone. A brilliant Salem Al Dawsari dazzles past 3-4 Argentinian defenders to put the ball past Martinez, into the top-right corner. Absolutely stunning scenes.
- 16:42 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: GOAL for Saudi ArabiaAgainst the run of play, Saudi Arabia score a glorious goal to pull themselves level 1-1. Emiliano Martinez couldn't get his hand down in time. Saleh Al Shehri with the goal.
- 16:30 (IST)Qatar World Cup: New record for MessiRECORD ALERT| With his first-half strike, Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in four different World Cup tournaments for Argentina.
- 16:22 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina lead 1-0 at half-timeThat's the half-time whistle. Argentina could've been 3-0 or 4-0 up but offside calls kept coming in their way, chalking off goals. They might need to up the intensity a little in the second-half as a 1-0 lead is never comfortable.
- 16:14 (IST)FIFA World Cup: De Paul's shot goes over the crossbarLionel Messi puts in a luscious free-kick from the left. Saudi Arabia defenders clear the ball, giving Rodrigo de Paul an opportunity to score from rebound but his effort goes way over the crossbar.
- 16:07 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia LIVE: Lautaro Martinez offside againArgentina striker Lautaro Martinez put the ball in the back of the net but the offside flag denied him this goal as well. The Inter Milan striker has been denied two goals so far.
- 16:05 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: KSA struggling for goalscoring chancesSaudi Arabia putting in hopeful crosses into the box but the Argentina defence isn't letting them get anywhere near to the goal. For the moment, Argentina look in absolute control.
- 16:00 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Lautaro Martinez offsideLautaro Martinez almost doubled Argentina's lead with a beautiful lob over the goalkeeper. But, VAR intervened again, suggesting Martinez was offside. Hence, the goal was chalked off.
- 15:58 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Different year, same Lionel MessiIt is for the 4th time in a FIFA World Cup that Lionel Messi has scored. He had opened his account in 2006 but couldn't keep the streak going in 2010. But, he did score in 2014 and 2018.
2006— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 22, 2022
Messi becomes the first Argentinian to score in four World Cups! ✨#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/lKzewHhVkV
- 15:54 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Messi with almost a secondLionel Messi seemed to have scored his and Argentina's second goal but the flag soon came up, dismissing the goal for OFFSIDE. Earlier, having scored the first goal, Messi had become the second-oldest player to score for Argentina in a World Cup.
- 15:50 (IST)Qatar World Cup LIVE: Saudi Arabia's move breaks downSaudi Arabia looked to build an attack from Saud Abdulhamid but his pass was intercepted by Emiliano Martinez and the move broke down.
- 15:46 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Messi's men controlling the tempoCourtesy of their accurate short passes, Argentina are controlling the tempo of the game excellently against Saudi Arabia, who seem to be chasing shadows at times.
- 15:42 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: GOALLionel Messi opens the scoring for Argentina from the spot. VAR had to intervene to award La Albiceleste a spot-kick. Messi made no mistake from 12-yard distance.
- 15:39 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Penalty for ArgentinaVAR intervenes and Argentina are awarded a penalty so early in the game. It's time for Lionel Messi to open his goalscoring account in Qatar.
- 15:38 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Lionel Messi DazzlingLionel Messi has been showing his exquisite skills on the ball early in the game. Barring his shot that was saved, Argentina haven't yet created another scoring opportunity.
- 15:34 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi deniedLionel Messi with a chance so early in the game. But, the Saudi Arabia goalkeeper thwarts his effort that was on target. The score remains 0-0 for the moment.
- 15:32 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: We are underway in QatarArgentina are attacking from left to right. The midfield balance would be key to their goalscoring chances. Would Lionel Messi find the required help or would he have to drop deep?
- 15:28 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Moments away from kick-offWe are just moments away from seeing Argentina begin their 2022 FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar. Saudi Arabia would need to pull off something historic if they are to deny Lionel Messi's team a victory today.
- 15:20 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Is Qatar World Cup Argentina's to lose?Having won both the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 Finalissma titles, Argentina start the 2022 FIFA World Cup as one of the top favourites. But, the road ahead won't be as easy for them this time.
- 15:15 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: Recent ResultsArgentina are coming into the match having won their past 5 matches. Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, have only won one of their past 5 matches. La Albiceleste start as outright favourites.
- 15:11 (IST)FIFA World Cup LIVE: No WC title since 1986 for ArgentinaArgentina will be hoping to put an end to their quests for their first World Cup trophy since 1986. Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player to play for the team, hasn't lifted the coveted trophy in his career and this will probably be the last opportunity for him.
- 15:02 (IST)Argentina vs Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi startsLionel Messi starts on the right wing for Argentina. Here are the line-ups:Argentina XI: Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Papu Gomez; Messi, Martinez, Di MariaSaudi Arabia XI: Yasir, Ali Al Bulayhi, Hassan, Saud Abdulhamid; Salman, Salem, Kanno, Abdulelah, Feras; Saleh Al Shehri
- 14:40 (IST)FIFA World Cup: Hello and welcomeHello and welcome to our Live coverage of the FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia. Live action to begin at 3:30 PMStay tuned...


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Vic is so at ease behind the microphone, and has such an array of stories to tell from his days in radio, one would automatically assume that broadcasting has been his full-time occupation. But for Vic –who hails from the UK – the role of DJ has always been a sideline, albeit an important one. His career is in the business world of retail, and it was through an offer from one of South Africa’s big grocery chains that he immigrated to South Africa in 1982.
As a boy in his home town of Loughborough in Leicestershire, Vic says he was enchanted by the atmosphere of the local fairgound, with its hustle and bustle and blaring music. This led to the excitement of the dance floor, and Vic became proficient as a DJ, doing regular gigs at English nightclubs and eventually becoming resident DJ with EMI, sharing the stage with acts such as the Three Degrees and the Supremes.
He later joined a radio station near Reading and found being alone behind a mic in the studio a very different environment than a rowdy nightclub. It is here, he says, he learned the challenge of radio, a lesson he has conveyed to young broadcasters he has mentored. “It’s essential you talk to an individual, “ he says, “and visualise one person listening to you.”
Radio has featured large in Vic’s life in South Africa. In 1989 he worked for Radio Good Hope, and then moved to Johannesburg, where, in 1990 he began working freelance for Radio 702. At the time, 702 was primarily a music station, and was broadcasting from Garankua in the “independent” homeland of Boputhatswana, although it also had a studio in Johannesburg. It was on 702 that Vic says he set a record for on-air broadcasting. From the studio in Garankua, just outside Pretoria, he handed over at the end of his show to a presenter in Johannesburg, to discover that the cable linking the two centres had been severed by thieves. By the time someone was able to travel out to the isolated studio and take over from him, he had been on the air for a gruelling 9½ hours.
In 1995, 702 dropped music and became a talk station, and in 1997 Vic found his way back home to Cape Town.
“For me”, Vic says, “what’s important about music is the memories it evokes.”

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Subject: I have found a CD that I think you would enjoy
|Roy Rogers, Dale Evans|
Peace in the Valley
Genres: Country, Pop, Christian, Gospel
NEEDED TO LEAVE OFF THE DIFFERENT MUSIC
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a forty year old who loves Roy & Dales music. I was with a gospel group and we recorded for the same company as Dale. I was very fortunate to have spent some time with Dale courtesy of Roy Rogers. We talked about both our upcoming recordings. Back to the review. I think this was part of their first gospel album called "Sweet Hour Of Prayer" recorded in 1958. The album was fully orchestrated. Their singing was great;however on this new release all the orchestration was removed and only left an organ , bass,piano and some guitar. I don't know how they managed to pull off that because I believe the record was released in mono. Maybe someone else something I don't know. But I was very excited to see the recent interest in the re-releases of both Roy & Dale. Primo is Dale's previous record company with the aid of a friend of Dales; Kurt Kasier, went through all the masters of which he had produced and came up with a double CD of all gospel of Roy & Dale's best. It sounds awesome on a CD played on top line equipment. Just a note Dale is 86. She just recently recorded the song "In The Sweet Bye And Bye" with country-western group. I spoke with the manager of the group and he was expressing his excitement over the product; and also Roy gave his blessings on the product. It was said by the manager and myself Dale is "fisty". Maybe we need to stand back and see what's going on. I consider myself as a collector and I have all their books, all their albums, RCA 45's, and quite a few 78'rpm. My love started for them when I picked up one of Dale's new books in Rich's in Atlanta, Georgia. Dale was onhand signing books. "The Woman A The Well." I did not put it down until I had finished. Happy Trails, Rex Foster"
Good Gospel Recording
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This is a nice gospel recording by Dale and Roy. I bought it a couple days after Roy's death. If you like gospel and western music, this is a nice CD."
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"My grandmother had the tape and would play on repeat so that it would never end. She would sing every song. She wore the tape out."


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Theresa A. Driscoll Named To LI’s Top 50 Most Influential Women In Business
GARDEN CITY, NY; September 8, 2021—Theresa A. Driscoll, a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, has been named by Long Island Business News as a member of its Top 50 Most Influential Women In Business for 2021. The award recognizes the significant contributions of women professionals to the region’s economy and to the communities in which we do business.
Theresa Driscoll serves as Chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group. Ms. Driscoll concentrates her practice in the representation of corporate debtors, lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in all aspects of financial restructuring including workouts, chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy litigation. During the past 15 years, Ms. Driscoll has aided in the successful reorganization of businesses in chapter 11 and also has obtained favorable outcomes for creditors, including lenders, in distressed situations. Ms. Driscoll is a member of the Turnaround Management Association – Long Island Chapter where she currently serves on its Board of Directors and as Secretary, having previously served as President in 2020. In 2020, she was recognized by the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) as one of its Top Women in Commercial Finance for her outstanding achievements and leadership in the secured finance sector. Ms. Driscoll earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from St. John’s University School of Law.
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A Sunday lunch venue without a traditional roast! Like many people, we are trying to cut down on meat intake, so we opted for our first visit to the renowned on this trip to Bath. The restaurant is small, and diners are crammed in, but we were placed at the back near a window so although no views (a blank wall!) a breeze was nice. The menu offered 4 starters and 4 mains, and I chose carrot and cashew pate, which came with thinly sliced toasted sourdough - delicious. M had truffle broccoli, followed by miso roasted aubergine served on buckwheat and toasted sunflower seeds and a star anise puree. My main was ricotta fritters served on a bed of cabbage with pumpkin seeds, coasted cherry tomatoes, and we added some polenta chips with rhubarb ketchup judt because they sounded (and were!) tasty. M had room for an orange posset with rhubarb and gingere ice, which I tasted before he hoovered it all down and it was divine, and a lovely fresh balance to the richness of previous flavours. My criticism of the ricotta fritters was that they were coated in a heavy (semolina?) crust and fried but this coating was leathery when on the plate and I scooped out the filling and left the outsides.
Apart from that, Demuths goes on proving that vegetarian food is not dull and hefty, and we left feeling that we could improve on the textures and flavours of home cooked veggie meals for ourselves. Educating people to cook non-meat meals well is a huge part of this battle, after all, with the world needing to consider its options for farming and food production, coupled with the disgusting imbalance of third world starvation and western obesity problems.
My only request - drinks menu included a few homemade fruit based drinks, but nothing in the way if vegetable juices, which would, I think, add to the excellent choices.
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HB 595/LM/CI (BR 1966) - L. Brandstetter, S. Baugh, B. Colter, R. Cox, R. Damron, D. Ford, J. Haydon, J. Jenkins, P. Marcotte, R. Palumbo
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 436 to create the crime of public indecency as a Class A misdemeanor.
HB 595 - AMENDMENTS
HFA (1, L. Brandstetter) - Delete reference to the fondling of genitals, remove provision relating to employer liability, and clarify that this bill does not affect the ability of local governments to regulate or license public places and activities therein.
Feb 12-introduced in House
Feb 17-to Judiciary (H)
Mar 2-posted in committee
Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Mar 11-2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 12-floor amendment (1) filed
Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for March 16, 1998
Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 89-0 with floor amendment (1)
Mar 18-received in Senate
Mar 19-to State and Local Government (S)


A Rugby Borough Council scrutiny group has heard from senior officials from the Department of Work and Pensions about the new Universal Credit, which was introduced in Rugby yesterday on Monday.
The universal credit and welfare reform task group, a cross-party group of borough councillors, are looking into recent changes to the benefits system. They are investigating what has changed and how, and are particularly interested in the support being given to claimants and the impact of the changes on local residents. At the moment they are in the early, fact-finding stages of their work.
The group heard from housing associations, the Local Strategic Partnership, which is a partnership between public authorities and the business community in Rugby, as well as borough council officers and the DWP. Evidence was also received about the Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme, although Warwickshire County Council didn’t attend.
As well as finding out about how Universal Credit is being introduced in Rugby and what it will look like for local people, councillors also learnt about how the organisations are supporting residents affected by the benefit cap, changes to local council tax support, social housing under-occupation rules, and Universal Credit.
Cllr Tom Mahoney, chairman of the task and finish group, said: “With Rugby being one of the first places in the country to be moved over to the new Universal Credit, it is very important that we keep an eye on how the benefit is introduced, and how it affects our residents.
“The task group will want to reassure themselves, and our residents, that locally everyone is working together to make sure the benefits changes are well-managed, and that vulnerable sections of our communities receive the help and support that they need.
“We have seen evidence that takeup of discretionary housing payments and other support from the council is lower than expected. What we don’t know yet is whether our residents are really coping with the changes, or if they are struggling without help or getting help elsewhere.”
The task group will meet again in January, when it will hear evidence from the voluntary sector.


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Winter Wolf Unveil New Track and Announce Debut EP for Academic Punk Records
Harlem band, Winter Wolf, have debuted a new track from their upcoming EP for Academic Punk Records.
With their latest release, “Blue Lights”, the band portrays a theme that paints a picture on the quarrels of crooked police brutality, summer protests, and riots during the height of the 2020 pandemic. The track is the first single off of the band’s upcoming debut EP that is set to be released by Academic Punk Records on July 2nd.
Winter Wolf, once a two-piece now a three-piece band, hailing from NY/NJ began within the mind of Jehiel Winters. The band’s gritty, dark, and fast sound comes from a melting pot of different influences from the shock horror sounds of Screamin Jay Hawkins, to the raw punching range of bands like Motorhead, and the dual vocal dynamics with a fast punk groovy beats reminiscent of Biohazard. Jehiel calls this genre Harlem Rhythm Punk, blending Hardcore Punk, and Rock & Roll, with components of Soul and Gospel.
“Nasty” Nate (Ex-Embrace The Down, MAAFA) joined the band in August 2018 after the departure of the original drummer as a fill-in, but soon remained full-time not long after. Tony $yxx, who originally joined as an announcer, jumped on as a full 2nd vocalist after being given the chance by Jehiel in 2019 at a Skatepark show in Queens.


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More than 100 people have volunteered to staff Totley Library from next weekend.
Totley is one of 10 ‘associate libraries’ being passed to volunteers by the council, which says it can no longer afford to keep them going on its own.
Sheffield was the first town to have a public library service in Yorkshire, in 1856, and communities such as Totley are determined that the tradition has another chapter. The Totley branch is in community hands from Saturday next week. Others are changing from the start of the week.
Members of the voluntary committee overseeing the Totley transition are very clear that their favoured option was to keep the library open with paid staff, as it ever was.
But the figures were clear, said Natasha Watkinson, publicity officer for Totley Community Resource and Information Centre, the new charity set up by the volunteers.
“The council said they needed to save £600,000 a year from the libraries,” she said. “Ideally we wanted Totley Library to stay open the same way, but we realised if that money needed to be saved there was no point pushing at a closed door, as we really didn’t want the library to close.”
By this time, the CRIC team had been in touch with other community run libraries around the country.
CRIC chair Isabel Hemmings had been in touch with Little Chalfont Community Library in Buckinghamshire, which has loaned outside council auspices since 2007.
“They said the bottom line was that you must remain part of the local library system, because it’s really hard otherwise,” she said.
“Little Chalfont had found out the hard way that a community library needs the resources of the local authority to ensure the public still get the library they expect, with access to books from other libraries and a catalogue system.”
Sheffield’s ‘associate’ libraries will be run by volunteers, but with full links to the council-run service.
“The council met us half way,” said Natasha, “so we’re still connected to the service. Otherwise we’d just have been a building with some books in it.”
The campaign in Totley was started by local father Matt Kik with public notices and a social media page a year ago. Some 120 people attended a public meeting, and negotiations began.
The original ‘independent library’ (aka buildings with some books in them) model was discarded and agreement in Totley was for CRIC to receive around £25,000 worth of help towards administrative costs, to be linked to the city library systems, but effectively to do pretty much everything else themselves.
“When the decision was taken we had two-and-a-half months before we reopened,” said Natasha.
In that time CRIC had to recruit and train a team of volunteers, and organise the running of the building. “Everything from keys to insurance to gardening.”
Fortunately, the Totley volunteers include several ex-librarians and teachers along with business people, directors, a marketing officer and similar types of specialisms one might expect in the city’s southern-most suburb.
The criteria for keeping libraries or turning them over to community management was linked to deprivation indices – a blunt instrument, said Isabel Hemmings, as Totley includes council housing as well as many older people with limited mobility for whom a community library is crucial.
Over half the volunteers are pensioners, said Margaret Spencer, herself a retired biotechnologist. “We think it will be a positive thing for everybody,” she said. “We hope that the library will be a stimulating thing for retired people to work on.”
Last Saturday, the first batch of volunteers were shown the operating systems for books, DVDs and computers. The children’s wall display included a happy conjunction of Angry Birds and Just William, while in the adult section the volunteers puzzled over the shelving complexities of thrillers, crime and spy fiction.
Isabel Hemmings was very keen to thank the scores of volunteers and the local library staff who’d provided such an inspirational service to their unpaid replacements.
“There is something positive about giving people new skills and making people feel they can do it for themselves. We absolutely need public services but the model we have for the way they’re provided in future probably will bring some value.
“I’m not a ‘Big Society’ supporter as such, but there is something in that notion of people taking ownership and responsibility and being able to do things.
“But this is doing it with the council. On our own we couldn’t have done it.”

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More Filipinos question birth-control taboo
A bill to provide contraception is the first to reach House debate in this largely Roman Catholic country.
| QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES
The battle over a ground-breaking reproductive health bill is heating up in the Philippines, a country where the influential Roman Catholic Church's opposition to artificial birth control has long held sway.
A measure to provide government-funded family planning, contraceptives, and sex education has made its way onto the House floor for debate – the furthest any such draft legislation has ever reached.
The bill's passage isn't certain. But proponents say its traction so far shows that the political clout of the Roman Catholic Church is on the wane.
"The influence of the Catholic Church has steadily weakened, just like in other countries," says Congressman Edcel Lagman, the bill's key House sponsor, in a phone interview. "People are now more independent in their attitudes and their beliefs, and the ultraconservatism of the church doesn't jibe with the progressive ideas of the people."
Backers of the bill say it's needed to prevent illegal abortions and help curb poverty by addressing overpopulation. But the church sees artificial birth control as immoral and has long prevented any efforts to provide government funding for such methods. It only supports "natural" birth control, such as the "rhythm method," by which women avoid having sex on the most fertile days of their monthly cycle.
The church's allies warn that the bill could be a first step toward the legalization of abortion. A small group of them is holding up the bill in questioning on the House floor. Mr. Lagman and other sponsors hope to clear that hurdle when Congress comes back from break in mid-April.
About 81 percent of the Philippines' 96 million people are Catholics. In theory, they're bound to obey church leaders' authority. But a Pulse Asia poll conducted last fall found that 63 percent support the reproductive health bill, with 8 percent opposing (the rest were undecided).
In the Philippines, the church has long had its way on issues by threatening to withdraw electoral support from candidates. But now, politicians and Catholic laypeople are increasingly willing to buck the church leadership.
"The fact that this bill has gotten so much momentum indicates that politicians are no longer scared by the church's threats," says Ramon San Pascual, director of the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc. "Some cultural change is taking place."
The bill received support from a surprising quarter last fall: 69 professors at the prestigious Roman Catholic Ateneo de Manila University broke with their own church to sign an unusual open letter backing the legislation.
In an interview in December, two of the professors said the bill would put the Philippines in line with other predominantly Roman Catholic countries, including Italy, Ireland, and Mexico.
"We're the last Catholic country that hasn't allowed contraceptives and family planning of all kinds, systematically," said Mary Racelis, who is in the department of sociology and anthropology.
"What's happening in our country is that women go for abortions because they don't have access to forms of contraception," added Marita Castro Guevara, from the department of interdisciplinary studies.
The bill's proponents cite data showing that as many as 500,000 women have induced abortions in the Philippines each year, with some 80,000 going to the hospital due to complications. They say the bill would reduce abortions by providing better access to family planning resources.
Similar efforts at a more progressive, national family-planning policy have been tried since the early 1990s. But this time, activists have garnered far broader support from "stakeholders," says Mr. San Pascual. For example, industry groups such as the Employers Confederation of the Philippines are now key backers. "They see their employees having many children affecting productivity in the workplace, and exacting heavy costs," San Pascual says.
And the timing is better. Last year, the bill was one of many sidelined by all-consuming impeachment motions against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. For now, all's quiet on that front.
Still, the church leadership isn't about to give in without a fight. In an interview last month with the Philippines Information Agency, Father Amadeo Alvero, media coordinator of the Archdiocese of Palo, dismissed poll results on the bill. "Even if 99 percent of the Filipinos would say that they are supporting the RH [Reproductive Health] Bill, the truth of the evil of the RH Bill cannot be changed," he said.
Although the bill doesn't fund abortion, its opponents are pushing a "slippery slope" argument. Last month, former Sen. Francisco Tatad argued that many developing countries that legalized abortion started by funding and promoting artificial contraception, the Philippine Star reported.
Last month, church bishops' representatives walked out of a Senate working-group discussion on the bill and said they wouldn't join further talks.
Angel Lagdameo, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, declined, through an assistant, the Monitor's request for comment.
If the bill passes both houses, it would go to the desk of President Macapagal-Arroyo. Observers say they expect her to let it "lapse" into law, neither signing nor vetoing it. The president, herself a Roman Catholic, has said she has used birth control pills in the past – and later went to church confession about it. But as president, she's publicly toed the church's line on the issue, supporting "natural" family planning.


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This is a nice report on protecting property owner rights, but what is missing is the fact that if towns can't sell tax liens to investors, the property tax burden for those who DO pay their taxes is going to rise (more taxes from less taxpayers).
Towns sell the liens to balance budgets - and if they can't cover the taxes owed from delinquent taxpapers, everyone else's taxes are going to go up to make up the difference. Or, towns can lay off police, teachers, firemen, and other municipal workers to make up the difference.
Homeownership may not be for everyone (as has been demonstrated in the past few years). We as taxpapers are already bailing out people who took on mortgages with no money down for houses that they couldn't afford. Don't be fooled: the bailout from Washington is for homeowners who bought beyond their means houses they shouldn't have bought - and we're all paying for it.
Unless we want to pay the taxes for delinquent property owners by paying more ourselves, we need to preserve the tax lien sale process.
Good for her!?!? And for Judge Ciccone?!?!
Here is a delinquent taxpaper that hasn't paid taxes in approximately 4-5 years, and it is not $5,000 that ballooned to $80k as the reporter erroneously reports -- it is an accumulation of multiple years of taxes not being paid with some interest added to the to. And that interest is no different that if you invest in a stock or a bond or any other investment with a risk/reward.
What do we tell the laid off teachers and fire/police that lose jobs because this homeowner doesn't pay their taxes? "Sorry you're not going to get paid anymore, but we're going to let this non-taxpayer stay in her home for a bit more time."
Or do we tell the neighbors, "Sorry, we're going to raise your taxes because Ms. Lang Boyer isn't going to pay her $7,200 a year in taxes. But do't worry - she gets to stay in her house and you just need to pay a few hunderd dollars more a year to make up for the house not being taxed anymore."
This is shooty reporting not telling people the truth.
If you don't pay your taxes as a homeowner, become a renter. Ms. Jeanne Lang would be delinquent on her mortgage too -- but she doesn't have a mortgage because the house was given to her for $1 by a trust fund.
If you can't afford the taxes on a mortgage-free house, you shouldn't be in the house.
Next, is the judge goig to say, "Don't worry, Ms. Lang Boyer. You don't have to pay your phone or electric or cable bills. We'll just give that to you free too."

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The Burn Foundation of America was founded as the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation in 1988 by Dr. Joseph M. Still, the namesake of the JMS Burn Center. Dr. Still was dedicated to the continuous improvement of treatments for burn patients, and believed that having family close by was a key factor in the healing process. However, he was distressed to see family members sleeping in the burn center waiting rooms, or their cars, and often wearing the same clothes they had been wearing for days. After witnessing the strain that finding a place to stay and providing for themselves put on the families of burn patients, he was driven to find a solution. With the help of local fire departments and local community leaders, the Burn Foundation of America was formed.
Today, JMS Burn Center is the largest in the country, and Dr. Still’s dream to provide a place to stay and non-medical necessities for burn patients and their families, remains the Burn Foundation of America’s mission.
The Burn Foundation of America has expanded its services across four states and continues to grow alongside the needs of burn patients and their families across the United States.
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Texas’ Greg Abbott won’t follow Biden's call to forgive marijuana offenders
Why it matters: President Biden announced last Thursday that he will pardon all previous federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, which would remove a barrier that has blocked some people from employment, housing or educational opportunities.
Driving the news: “Texas is not in the habit of taking criminal justice advice from the leader of the defund police party and someone who has overseen a criminal justice system run amuck with cashless bail and a revolving door for violent criminals,” Abbott spokesperson Renae Eze said in a statement Thursday.
- “The governor of Texas can only pardon individuals who have been through the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles system with a recommendation for pardon,” she said.
- Abbott previously teased reducing marijuana possession penalties to a Class C misdemeanor, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The big picture: Biden's decision could result in "thousands" of pardons and allow offenders a chance at employment, housing and education that wasn't previously available due to the offenses.
- "Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely for possessing marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either," Biden said.
- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he would not follow Biden's lead, saying he does not "have the authority to do in Louisiana at present, and so we’re going to be looking at it going forward," per NOLA.com.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine won't follow through either since Ohio law does not allow the governor to make blanket pardons, a DeWine spokesman said, per Cleveland.com.
- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he is against the federal mass pardon, too.
- Hawaii Gov. David Ige said he would begin reviewing the president's request.
- A spokesperson for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the governor supports the measure.
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Interview with Anita Bhatia, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UN Womens Deputy Executive Director, about Closing the digital gender gap for a fairer and greener future.
“If we don’t act urgently, we will not see gender equality for another 136 years”
Closing the digital gender gap for a fairer and greener future, with Anita Bhatia
On May 2019, Anita Bhatia was appointed Assistant Secretary-General for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), an organization which uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential. Ms. Bhatia holds a BA in History from Calcutta University, an MA in Political Science from Yale University and a Juris Doctor in Law from Georgetown University. She describes herself as a ‘fearless feminist’ and a ‘lifelong women’s rights advocate’ on Twitter.
In 2015, countries agreed on the need for comprehensive financing for development, adopted a new sustainable development agenda, and charted a universal and legally binding global agreement on climate change. The 2030 Agenda features 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which is Gender Equality. Now that we are midway, what has been done so far to accomplish them?
We see there have been positive changes in areas extremely relevant for gender equality; for example, improvements in maternal mortality rates, in girls' access to education, in women's representation and women's leadership. But when you actually look at the absolute change, you realize that the baseline was actually low. Overall, the picture is still pretty bleak, and I would say it is because we still face the scourge of violence against women. That has not changed significantly.
Would you say we are on the right track?
We are not going to be able to secure a gender-equal future, unless everybody participates. Gender equality is not a women's agenda only. If we don’t act with a sense of urgency, we will not see gender equality for another 136 years. Before the pandemic, the estimates were that it would take about 99 years at the current rate of progress to achieve gender equality. Post pandemic, so many rights have been rolled back and so much progress that had been made has been undone, particularly when it comes to women's participation in the labor force and ability to hold jobs.
What is missing?
First and foremost, political will to really make a big difference. This starts with having governments and private sector leaders recognize that this is a real issue that you have to pay attention to. It is not going to happen organically by itself. It requires focus, resources, and real commitment. If we are serious about addressing violence against women, governments should tackle this the same way as the Covid crisis. It is what the secretary general called “shadow pandemic”, because it is widespread and not addressed sufficiently in the legal system. There has to be a public-private partnership approach to solve it, but also the international community has to work in unison. It is everybody's job.
Why “shadow pandemic”?
We used it to refer to the big spike in violence against women during the pandemic. It was there in the shadows, and it still is. The pandemic shone a light on it because everybody noticed since being at home, it was impossible to escape from acknowledging this reality. All the conversation was about COVID 19, but there was another public health problem alongside it.
Do you see gender equality as an umbrella goal extendable to the rest?
Gender equality is the docking STG for other SDGs. If you pay attention to gender equality, you will actually accelerate the achievement of others. There is no way to achieve zero poverty in the world, unless you think about the fact that most people in the informal sector, which is where the great percentage of poverty is, are actually women.
Regarding the digital gender gap, do you see a more inclusive, cross-sectorial technology as the sole future alternative?
Closing the digital gender gap means getting more girls back into school, making your economy more productive and growing it because you are leveraging the skills and capacities of your entire population, not just half of it. We also know that having access to mobile technology and digital infrastructure generally can bring about a lot of other benefits: financial inclusion, information on markets, access to weather-related information for farmers.
The UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day 2022 was ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’. Why?
It is impossible to think about building a sustainable planet if 50% or more than 50% of the population is not engaged. If you look at the link between climate and gender equality, you see that women suffer disproportionately from climate change, but also have a particular role to play in addressing it.
The future will be green and feminist or will not be?
That is the aspiration. We want to have a green future, which also is characterized by greater progress on gender equality. Whether we will achieve that depends on the political will of governments worldwide, and right now there are many parts of the world where democracy is actually being eroded. Human rights are being violated, women's rights are receiving major pushback, many governments are becoming less progressive. If we want to aim for a world where gender equality is front and center of a development agenda, we have to make sure we are electing the right kinds of leaders and that we are vigilant about protecting democratic spaces.


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Camden, N.J. (PRWEB) May 04, 2013
Employees of allRisk Property Damage Experts (allRiskinc.com) and the Brickman Group celebrated Earth Day, April 22, by cleaning up the Lutheran Social Ministries of N.J.’s (LSM/NJ) vegetable garden in Camden.
Volunteers spent Monday morning cleaning the garden, picking up trash, preparing the soil and planting vegetables which benefit the Camden children during the Camden Children’s Collaborative summer camp.
“It was great to get out and clean up the garden,” says allRisk Vice President Christine Messina. “It’s such a beautiful symbol of LSMN/NJ’s good work, planting seeds of hope for the children of Camden, so they can be nurtured, grow and flourish.”
Located on State Street in historic Camden, the vegetable garden benefits children (ages 5 to13) during LSM/NJ’s Camden Children’s Collaborative summer camp. The garden serves as a teaching tool for children, who learn the importance of healthy eating while maintaining the vegetable garden.
“We had a great turnout,” says Barbara Fullerton, fund director of LSM/NJ. “The children are going to be excited and the garden looks great. This is one of the children’s favorite parts of camp.”
For more information on LSM/NJ and the Camden Children’s Collaborative summer camp, visit http://www.lsmnj.org or contact Barbara Fullerton, at 609-699-4102 or bfullerton(at)lsmnj(dot)org.

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On the heels of a slew of recent landmark career moments, Maddie & Tae continue a triumphant run as their new single “Die From A Broken Heart” is welcomed to country radio as the No. One most-added song this week. Featured on their brand new EP One Heart To Another released on April 26 (Mercury Nashville), the song hits terrestrial radio following an immediate connection and demand from fans, mounting over 36 million streams, while collecting widespread critical applause. Co-written predominantly by Maddie & Tae and produced by Jimmy Robbins and Derek Wells, the duo's new project cements “their vocal blend is among the most ear-catching in country today” (PEOPLE) and is available here.
Additionally, just days after dropping One Heart To Another, the award-winning duo kicked off Carrie Underwood’s The Cry Pretty Tour 360 last week in Greensboro, N.C. The pair will introduce their new music and deliver established hits to crowds across the U.S. and Canada through October 31, highlighting a “shiver-inducing display of tight harmonies and turn-on-a-dime precision” (Entertainment Weekly) alongside Underwood and Runaway June.


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The Lee County School District received a response from
the state office of the inspector general. It has to do with allegations
against Superintendent Dr. Joseph Burke.
The letter from the office of the inspector general asks the Lee County School Board to move forward with an independent investigation into two of the allegations against the superintendent.
The allegations are that Dr. Burke suspended an active Lee County
office of professional standards investigation concerning top administrator Dr.
Dr. Burke says he did so because he worried it was a violation of her medical privacy rights. The board told the state that since the state investigation was closed, the issue was resolved.
However, the inspector general says that response does not address whether Dr. Burke suspended an active Lee County investigation. And that additional investigation is necessary to determine if he acted appropriately.
As for the second allegation - that Dr. Burke transferred $1.6-million in grant money without board approval - the inspector general says that was adequately addressed.
But the third allegation states Burke spent more than $290,000 on
administrators instead of classrooms.
The inspector general says additional investigation is needed into this too.
Again, the letter from the office of the inspector general says the board
should move forward with an independent investigation.
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For the past year and a half, sublime house producer and Anjunadeep alum Lane 8 has been asking people attending his shows to leave their phones at home or in their pockets. But what does that mean? What does “This Never Happened” actually look like? First, there was an email from Daniel, then the venue, then postings through their socials, asking all attendees, “Leave your phone. Experience the moment.” The message was pretty simple, but in this time of heavy reliance on (re: addiction to) reaching for your phone for everything, of recording phones a regular part of the concert crowd landscape, is that even possible? How?
Last night at The Loft in downtown Minneapolis, I learned that and a few unexpected things along the way.
My partner opted to leave her device at home, but I brought my phone with me, and while I had it out in line so it could be scanned for our tickets, I quickly lost my way in emails, Twitter, and….somebody reached out while I was looking at it and slapped a piece of red tape across the front facing camera, then continued around the back to cover the rear camera as well. I thought somebody was messing with me, but then I caught the initials TNH on the tape and recognized it as Lane 8’s method to discourage recording.
Inside the venue, I noticed a general lack of phone usage entirely. It wasn’t that we were forbidden to use our phones at all. The basic premise was to discourage recording, but everybody seemed to be in consensus to abandon phone usage almost entirely. I figured there were likely people roaming the crowd keeping an eye out for people with their phones up to stop them, but I never got confirmation on that, because throughout his 2+ hour set, nobody tried take so much as a single snap.
So what was it like to attend a show devoid of phones? People looked at each other rather than at tiny screens in their hands. Everybody was jovial and for the most part polite. Nobody strained to get a shot or held their phablet up in its wallet case for seven straight minutes to capture a song in full, and nobody got in the way unless they were dancing. The feeling in the crowd was more connected than I’ve felt at a show in some time.
Lane 8’s set was something special as well. He kicked it off with his new album’s opener, “Daya,” and took the crowd on a long and emotional journey. There was a cohesive narrative throughout, as he eventually split from his own work and pulled in other people’s music as well, including an expertly feathered-in version of George FitzGerald’s sublime, “Burn,” either remixed or mashed up with a more punchy backing.
He took the crowd into some darker low spots before a long, gradual build back up through his remixes of Deadmau5, Rufus Du Sol, and somehow we found ourselves in an unexpectedly heavy frenzy before he eased off into “No Captain,” the song featuring help from local trio Polica. Eventually he landed where he began, in “Daya/No End in Sight,” coming to the edge of the stage to shake hands and say goodnight.
Daniel may have said his goodbyes, but the crowd wasn’t quite done with him yet. A “One more song!” chant shifted to a, “One more set!” chant, complete with clapping, foot stomping, even the lighting crew got in on the action cutting the lights on and off with each beat. Eight minutes might not sound like a long time, but when people are chanting, it easily feels like eighty.
I can’t say for sure if Daniel Goldstein is the kind of guy who gives into crowd demands. If the chant only went on for two minutes, then petered out, would he still have hopped back onstage? Or was the crowd’s gumption so notable that he was drawn back by their energy? It honestly felt like the latter. He played several more songs, and got fairly heavy before let up again for the second ending.
If you live in a city on Lane 8’s tour, you owe it to yourself to take part in one of these shows. I’m going to date myself here, but this is how concerts used to be. I’m not going to say they’re better, but there’s a whole lot less of the stuff that tends to make them worse. This is a worthwhile glimpse into that world and to experience a beautifully crafted set.
“Pics or it didn’t happen.” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I guess this never happened.
I work, live and play in Minneapolis.
I try to tell the story of the people that create music and experiences through pictures as well as through words.


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Rainwater Harvesting and Soil Building
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 - $30
Age limit: All ages
The biggest problem most gardeners have is the quality of their soil, which then leads to the problem of how much water to give your plants. Those of us who enjoy our local oceans and beaches know directly of the impact that local rainfall has on the quality of the water there.
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Revolutionizing Computational Toxicology
Industry: Quantum Chemistry
Country: UK, Portugal, Germany
Toxicology stands at a pivotal juncture, driven by the increasing influx of drugs to the market and the expanding environmental footprint of various chemicals. There is a critical need for rapid, cost-effective, and precise technologies to evaluate toxic effects. Computational toxicology offers a range of tools and methodologies for predicting toxicity exclusively through computer-based approaches. In principle, computational toxicology holds significant advantages due to its swift and economical testing compared to in vitro methods. However, existing computational toxicology approaches suffer from significant limitations. Predictions predominantly rely on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models, which are built on extensive sets of molecular descriptors. This poses challenges as these methodologies struggle to assess chemicals outside the scope of the QSAR models. Furthermore, the extensive number of descriptors hampers interpretability. Thus, there is a pressing need for novel methodologies to address these shortcomings.
This project aims to develop a novel descriptor, rooted entirely in quantum mechanics, capable of encompassing the entirety of chemical space while relying on a concise set of easily interpretable parameters. By initiating with meaningful chemical perturbations that elucidate the behavior of chemicals within assumed toxic action mechanisms, the approach will formulate specific Electronic SIGNatures (ESigns). These ESigns, mathematical invariants derived from quantum chemical calculations, will be correlated with toxicity using Artificial Intelligence. This pioneering approach heralds a significant paradigm shift in computational toxicology. It transcends limitations associated with molecular structure-based predictions, utilizes fewer parameters, and aligns with emerging trends in toxicology concerning the utilization of pathway information. Indeed, it represents a potent tool for precise toxicology predictions based solely on biochemical and chemical insights.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass. — The demand to ramp high-volume manufacturing led Axis Communications to partner with Jabil (NYSE: JBL), a manufacturing solutions provider with more than 260,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries.
Axis also needed help navigating market volatility through greater supply chain intelligence and real-time procurement insights, according to an announcement.
Jabil is said to offer Axis an ideal EU manufacturing location at its 700,00 square-foot facility in Kwidzyn, Poland, located in close proximity to Axis’ headquarters in Sweden. Entire product lifecycle needs are met at highly automated manufacturing, assembly and logistical facilities in Poland, Russia and the United States.
A cross-functional team with deep knowledge of optics, electronics and manufacturing support accelerated prototyping, new product introductions and escalating manufacturing demands, according to the announcement.
Jabil applies in-line robotics, a novel Cleanroom approach and industrial automation to drive high-volume precision manufacturing while reducing costs. The firm’s dedicated WorkCell model offers expert support across the entire product lifecycle.
Jabil builds optical modules that meet stringent specifications and performance requirements. Supply chain and procurement experts alleviate market constraints during times of extreme market volatility by offering new sourcing and component redesign recommendations.
“Axis a company known for quality — we have a great quality reputation in the market,” says Per Ädelroth, vice presidtn of operations, Axis Communications. “We depend on Jabil to actually sustain that and make it come true as we manufacture higher and higher volumes.”
Axis has confidence that Jabil can assure delivery of top-quality products anywhere in the world, even as product volumes continue to grow, Ädelroth says. When one of the company’s biggest customers tripled production volume within two months, Jabil increased technical and manufacturing capacity while its supply chain team secured the additional components needed to ensure success. This long-term partnership includes logistical services from Jabil’s Memphis, Tenn., facility.
During COVID-19, the two partners turned to AR/VR to keep projects on track. This includes about 40 new product introductions each year while maintaining sufficient component supplies to grow the business by 15% year-over-year.
Moreover, the partners are working together to elevate sustainability efforts by minimizing energy consumption, reducing landfill waste and increasing recycling. To that end, Axis and Jabil have redesigned carton packaging using sustainable materials that can be sourced locally. Looking ahead, the partners are poised to drive Axis’ business growth in the Americas, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
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As everyone from Alexandra Ocasio Cortez to Warren Buffett is talking about the rich paying higher taxes, the Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual Philanthropy 50 list reveals how much money some of them are giving away.
The list ranks 50 of the country's biggest donors, and in 2018 the group gave $7.8 billion to charitable causes — which is much less than last year. In 2017, the Philanthropy 50 gave $14.7 billion, according to the Chronicle.
So who's on the list? Lots of well-known billionaires, but as the Chronicle points out, "some of America's biggest donors don't appear" because of the Chronicle's methodology, which doesn't include multiyear gift installments. Plus "not all philanthropists publicly disclose details about their giving," notes the Chronicle.
No. 1 on the list for 2018 is a newcomer: Jeff Bezos. In the past, Bezos, who is the richest man in the world, has been criticized for his lack of philanthropic efforts. Last year, however, Bezos gave an estimated $2 billion thanks to the launch of his Bezos Day One Fund, which supports "existing non-profits that help homeless families," and is creating "a network of new, non-profit tier-one preschools in low-income communities," according to its site. Bezos, who is currently worth $136 billion according to Forbes, founded the fund with MacKenzie Bezos before they announced plans to divorce. She appears alongside Bezos on the list. A representative for Bezos declined to comment to CNBC Make It.
Michael Bloomberg, who has a net worth of $56 billion, takes the second spot on Philanthropy 50's ranking, giving $767 million to causes including the arts, education, environment, public-health groups and programs aimed at improving city governments worldwide. In 2017, he donated an estimated $702 million. A representative from Bloomberg Philanthropies also notes to CNBC Make It that Bloomberg's lifetime giving to date has climbed to over $6.4 billion.
A number of notable billionaires slipped down the ranking in 2018.
Bill and Melinda Gates, who were No. 1 in 2017, fell to 12th place in 2018, giving away an estimated $138 million to their Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Last year they donated an estimated $4.78 billion.
Overall, though, the Gates have given a total of $45.5 billion through their foundation and other family foundations, dating back to 1994, the Chronicle of Philanthropy notes. And Gates created The Giving Pledge with billionaire buddy Warren Buffett, which invites billionaires to commit to giving away the majority of their money to charity. (Buffett gave the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation nearly $2.6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock in 2018, says the Chronicle, but he does not appear on the list because it was annual installment of a much larger pledge.)
A representative for Gates did not respond to CNBC Make It's request for comment by the time this story published.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan also fell from second place in 2017 (when they gave over $2 billion) to seventh place in 2018, when they gave nearly $214 million through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Donor Advised Fund at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. However, a representative for Zuckerberg points out that this number does not reflect the couple's total giving for 2018. Since its founding, the initiative has given a total $1.8 billion.
In 2018, Facebook had a tumultuous year, and as a result, Zuckerberg took a financial hit. At the end of 2017, Zuckerberg was worth nearly $73 billion, according to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, and about $53 billion at the end of 2018. He is currently worth $65 billion.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list is "based primarily on gifts and pledges of cash and stock to nonprofit organizations." You can read more about how the Chronicle of Philanthropy compiles its annual list here. You can find the Chronicle of Philanthropy's full ranking here.
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