Unless you live a cave far removed from society (yet somehow have Internet access to read this), chances are high that either you or someone you know owns a smartphone. They're everywhere these days, and if you're in the market for a high-end device, you have more choices than ever. According to IHS iSuppli, it's this phenomenon of choices, fueled by top brands introducing new flagship models in the first half of 2013, that will contribute to an expected doubling of shipments from 2012 to 2017.
It’s no secret that the number of minutes the average American spends talking on his or her home phone has been in steep decline in the last few years. The truth is that for most of us, the landline is more neglected than one of Octomom’s children.
Despite that trend, many of us still cling to the comfort of a dial tone at home. That’s where Ooma’s Telo comes in. Offering a stand-alone VoIP service that’s essentially free (other than the taxes to the Man), this sleek device is a home phone alternative that lets you flip the bird at Ma Bell.
Though nobody expected Windows Mobile 6.5 to break any ground, it even failed to fulfill whatever few expectations people may have had. It is hard to imagine Windows Mobile 6.5 spurring handset shipments. However, HTC CEO Peter Chou claims there is strong demand for the company’s Windows Mobile 6.5-based HTC HD2 smartphone.
Microsoft had announced last week that Sprint, AT&T and Verizon have all committed themselves to the October 6 launch of Windows Mobile 6.5, now Digitimes’ trusted unnamed sources – the finest in Taiwan - have revealed that Microsoft has secured the backing of many other telecom carriers around the world, including NTT DoCoMO, T-Mobile, Orange, Softbank Mobile, SKT, Telstra and Telus.


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On January 28, 1986 — thirty years ago today — the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart moments after takeoff.
All seven of the people on board were killed.
One of those people was Christa McAuliffe, a 37-year-old social studies teacher from Concord, New Hampshire.
She was selected from more than 11,000 U.S. teachers to participate in the Challenger mission, and she would have been the first teacher in space had the mission succeeded. She’d even planned to teach two short lessons from space.
Because of Christa, millions of Americans — particularly children — were paying close attention to the Challenger mission and were devastated when the accident happened.
Mental health experts say…many children experienced the death of Christa McAuliffe, the schoolteacher-astronaut, as the symbolic loss of a mother and that they may have been more deeply disturbed by this loss than they let on otherwise.
Unsurprisingly, usage of the baby name Christa more than doubled that year:
- 1988: 925 baby girls named Christa [rank: 272nd]
- 1987: 1,018 baby girls named Christa [rank: 251st]
- 1986: 1,513 baby girls named Christa [rank: 178th]
- 1985: 683 baby girls named Christa [rank: 343rd]
- 1984: 740 baby girls named Christa [rank: 319th]
In fact, 178th is the highest Christa has ever ranked on the U.S. baby name charts.
Now I’m wondering…what proportion of these extra baby Christas were named to commemorate Christa McAuliffe specifically (and how many of these commemoration-names were first suggested by sad older siblings), and what proportion got the name simply because Americans were hearing the name Christa over and over again that year (the same thing that happens to hurricane names)?
What do you think?
Finally, I did find two U.S. baby girls with the first-middle combo “Christa McAuliffe.” Neither was born in 1986 specifically, but they weren’t born longer after (in 1987 and 1990, respectively).
Source: “Children’s Letters Voice Sorrow about Astronauts who Died.” New York Times 29 Mar. 1986.

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At a press conference today, the Greater Topeka Partnership and GO Topeka shared how its HOST Relief Program has taken the lead to support local economic recovery by providing relief funds to Shawnee County small businesses. Since the program’s kickoff in late March 2020, a total of $1,102,710 has been distributed to 285 small businesses through HOST private donations or public grants. HOST, or Helping Others Support Topeka, was created to provide emergency funding for local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to providing up-to-date figures on the recovery impact of the relief program, HOST announced a special gift card donation to Shawnee County first responders.
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- Raised $709,055.94 in private donations;
- Distributed $1,102,710 to 285 Shawnee County businesses through HOST private donations, made through the purchase of gift cards, and public grants;
- Provided gift cards, purchased from HOST Relief recipients to over 2,300 workers in Shawnee County impacted by furloughs, reduction in hours, or layoffs.
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Went to meet girl’s family as minister, says Babul Supriyo
Union Minister Babul Supriyo, who defied prohibitory orders and attempts by police to stop him from meeting the family of a dead girl at Jamuria, on Thursday said he went there as a minister and not for political reasons.
“I was not going there on a political rally. It was just my effort to reach out to the family that is going through crisis. There wasn't a single BJP flag,” he told reporters at the sidelines of a programme here.
“I was just going to stand by the family. This is not politics. We didn't do any politics with the body of a girl,” Supriyo said, adding he has instructed party workers to leave the family alone in their hour of grief.
He also mocked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying her “attire keeps changing at every traffic signal”.
“If she goes to a Christian programme she will dress accordingly, and differently for a Muslim programme. Is it fashion parade? Her attire changes according to religion (of the people who hold the programme),” he said.
The 14-year-old girl’s body was found in an illegal coal mine at Jamuria near Asansol on Monday, three days after she went missing.
Babul Supriyo, who represents Asansol in Parliament, was stopped by police while entering Jamuria on Thursday but he went ahead and met the bereaved family.

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Odd-even parking rules introduced in city – everything you need to know to not get towed
CITY officials have enacted parking regulations that may result in you getting a ticket or towed if you’re not careful.
Since Monday, Ithaca, New York, drivers must follow odd-even parking rules from 7pm to 6am until further notice.
The odd-even parking regulations, updated in 2019, state that vehicles need to be parked on the odd-numbered side of city streets on even-numbered dates during the law’s specified time frame, 14850.com reports.
Before 2019, odd-even parking regulations applied in Ithaca from 2am to 6am.
Drivers that don’t follow these odd-even rules risk receiving a ticket or having their vehicle towed.
Ithaca listed the fine amounts for their odd-even parking as $15, $30, and $45.
If your street’s parking is limited to one side, you may have to locate parking on a nearby road, according to the city’s website.
Ithaca will only enforce its odd-even parking guidelines when it’s necessary to clear the streets of vehicles, like Tuesday’s snowstorm.
Clearing the streets of cars allows the area’s officials to keep roads free from accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
The city’s permanently marked for 24-hour parking areas are exempt from the odd-even parking regulation.
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Ithaca officials use Tompkins County’s Siren service to inform area locals when odd-even parking is active.
Residents of this upstate New York college town can also sign up for digital Siren service alerts through the city’s website.
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The South Korean movie "Parasite" is an international sensation, and that is partly for its universal themes like the conflicts between rich and poor. In other ways, the film is specific to South Korea. One example, says NPR's Neda Ulaby, has to do with architecture.
NEDA ULABY, BYLINE: "Parasite's" action puddles between a gleaming modernist mansion floating in the hills of Seoul and a squalid basement apartment where Wi-Fi is a luxury.
(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "PARASITE")
UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR: (As character, speaking in Korean).
ULABY: The mansion could be in Berlin, Dubai, LA, anywhere. The basement apartment is Seoul 100%, says Gina Kim, who grew up in South Korea.
GINA KIM: Yeah, the basement unit (laughter).
ULABY: Kim works as a filmmaker and professor at UCLA. These basement apartments, she says, date from the days of the nuclear standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after the Korean War.
KIM: And they started to build bunkers in all the buildings, even in big apartment buildings.
ULABY: There's a real bunker in the movie. But renting out these semi-basement bunkers was illegal, she says. They were filled with mold and pests and prone to floods. But South Korea, in just decades, went from being one of the world's poorest economies to the 11th largest. Kim says the government had to legalize these semi-underground apartments to accommodate workers pouring in, but that did not mean semi-basement units became desirable.
KIM: People can look into them. People pee on the windows. People park their cars, blocking whatever little sunlight they can have.
BOON JONG-HO: (Speaking in Korean).
ULABY: "Parasite" director Boon Jong-ho says the family in the basement wants to rise, but they're mired in the muck, literally and figuratively.
BOON: (Through interpreter) These semi-basement homes are only half underground. That's very similar to the psychology of our protagonists. We became a wealthy country very fast, and people who weren't able to board that fast train towards wealth, they feel lost. And they feel a sense of inferiority. And the economy is not just about numbers. It also carries a lot of emotion as well.
ULABY: Anxiety over South Korea's economic situation is part of its popular culture. This 2008 indie rock hit, "Cheap Coffee," concerns young people failed by dreams of class mobility.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "CHEAP COFFEE")
CHANG KIHA: (Singing in Korean).
KIM: This kind of goes like, I drink a cup of cheap coffee. It's not even lukewarm, but I still get heartburn.
ULABY: The metaphors here, says Gina Kim, are not especially subtle. But then again, neither is the story in "Parasite" and around the world of structural inequality.
Neda Ulaby, NPR News.
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The Chinese military media recently reported that in order to meet the needs of a variety of combat, Chinese
soldiers have equipped 5000mw Laser Pointer gun. This laser pointer weapon can cause the enemy temporary blindness,
but will not cause permanent damage, it can also make UAV out of control.In recent years, China has been constantly
upgrading domestic laser blinding weapons. It is reported that these laser weapons can blind targets in a short
range, or disturb the enemy laser and night vision equipment.
China launched BBQ-905 burning laser dazzle weapons, WJG-2002 laser gun, PY132A laser blinding weapons , PY131A
laser cannon and four laser weapons recently. The powerful PY131A laser cannons can directly shoot down the small
UAV .Once charge can be fired million times
PY132A laser gun appear in Chinese police equipment exhibition first, mainly used to deal with terrorists or
criminals. According to the official website of the gun maker Sichuan longan Police Equipment Co., Ltd., PY132A
"lightning" series of police laser blinding gun adopts the world efficiently and to the highest volume minimum high
power all solid state laser, the whole weight of about 6.5 kg, a charge 24 hours standby, effectively firing times
of up to 1 million, enough to make a soldier in the middle of the day unlimited fire.
Combined with PY132A 100mw Laser Pointer gun can be automatically adjusted to combat the effect of intelligent
control system, capable of launching diameter of 20 to 30 centimeters high performance laser beam, with a range of
5-400 meters, target eyes, make the other side 10 seconds to 60 seconds short blindness, but will not cause any
Another Chinese laser weapon is a kind of laser cannon (PY131A laser gun) which can transmit power nearly 1 million
kilowatts within 5 ,which means that it is enough to replace human sniper.In wartime, does not need to completely
destroy each other's fighting forces, as long as the destruction of tanks and armed helicopters and other monitoring
and targeting systems, has been able to fight against the enemy.
Foreign media said that during the Beijing APEC, the Red Laser Pointer cannons have been put into use, it has played
an important role in the security.
Chinese laser weapon is likely to be the first as a law enforcement tools, in order to test and improve the
performance of weapons, and then gradually to the development of large-scale military.
A soldier armed with a laser gun can perform a variety of tasks from destroying tank thermal imaging to shooting
down drones. From the destruction of the enemy monitoring systems to attack low altitude flight of helicopter
gunships and fighter sensor, and the eyes of blind a pilot.
It must be noted that the use of the definition is consistent with the "International Convention on the prohibition
of Blinding Laser Weapons Protocol" etc.. But western countries worry that when Liberation Army laser weapon
"blinding" enemy gunship sensor, emitting a beam is likely to lead to pilot "joint" is injured.


When considering whether to buy or rent a home, the rent-to-price ratio—calculated as median annual rent as a percentage of median home price in a given area—can be a useful metric. In locations with high rent-to-price ratios, it may be better to buy, whereas in those with low rent-to-price ratios it can be more cost effective to rent.
In a new report from investment property website Roofstock looking at rent-to-price ratios in the U.S., researchers ranked metropolitan areas according to each’s rent-to-price ratio and included median monthly rent, home prices, and mortgage payments for each location. The rent-to-price ratio in the NYC metro area is 4.69% - meaning that out of all large U.S. metropolitan areas, NYC has the 11th lowest rent-to-price ratio - and suggesting a more attractive housing environment for renters than home-buyers..
A Question of Value
In recent years, home prices have been increasing faster than rents in the U.S., making homeownership less attractive. After dropping significantly during the housing crisis, home prices not only recovered, but rose by nearly 70% from their lowest levels. However, despite rising home values, in some parts of the country renting is still more expensive than owning when comparing monthly rents to monthly mortgage payments.
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Housing and rental prices vary considerably on a geographic basis. When considering whether to buy or rent, the rent-to-price ratio can be a useful metric—calculated as median annual rent as a percentage of median home price in a given area. In locations with high rent-to-price ratios, it can be better to buy; whereas, in those with low rent-to-price ratios, it can be more cost effective to rent.


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What Is Istanbul
Plan at least 3 days in Istanbul — so much to see & do (even with kids), lots of good hotels, hostels, apartments/flats, restaurants, bazaars & shops, even beaches. Here are the best tours & itineraries…
Istanbul verifiable otherwise called Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most crowded city in Turkey and the nation’s financial, social, and noteworthy focus. Istanbul is a cross-country city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its business and authentic focus lies on the European side and around 33% of its populace lives on the Asian side. The city is the managerial focal point of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality both facilitating a populace of around 14 million residents Istanbul is one of the world’s most crowded urban areas and positions as the world’s seventh biggest city appropriate and the biggest European city.
Established under the name of Byzantium on the Sarayburnu projection around 660 BCE, the city created to wind up a standout amongst the most huge ever. After its restoration as Constantinople in 330 CE, it served as a majestic capital for very nearly 16 centuries, amid the Roman and Byzantine (330–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin (1204–1261), and the Ottoman (1453–1922) empires. It was instrumental in the progression of Christianity amid Roman and Byzantine times, before the Ottomans vanquished the city in 1453 and changed it into an Islamic fortification and the seat of the Ottoman Caliphate.
Istanbul’s key position on the notable Silk Road, rail systems to Europe and the Middle East, and the main ocean course between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean have created a cosmopolitan masses, albeit less so since the foundation of the Turkish Republic in 1923. Ignored for the new capital Ankara amid the interwar period, the city has subsequent to recovered quite a bit of its unmistakable quality. The number of inhabitants in the city has expanded tenfold since the 1950s, as transients from crosswise over Anatolia have moved in and city limits have extended to oblige them. Arts, music, film, and social celebrations were set up toward the end of the twentieth century and keep on being facilitated by the city today. Base upgrades have delivered an unpredictable transportation system.
Around 12.56 million remote guests touched base in Istanbul in 2015, five years after it was named an European Capital of Culture, making the city the world’s fifth most mainstream vacationer destination. The city’s greatest fascination is its memorable focus, in part recorded as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its social and diversion center can be found over the city’s characteristic harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu region. Considered a worldwide city, Istanbul has one of the quickest developing metropolitan economies in the world. It has the base camp of numerous Turkish organizations and media outlets and records for more than a fourth of the nation’s gross residential product. Hoping to benefit from its renewal and fast extension, Istanbul offer for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.
You can see Istanbul’s top sights in a rush on an overnight stay, but you’ll need at least 2 days to do them justice, and 3 or 4 days to really get a sense of the city. In a week, you can get a good look at most of what Istanbul has to offer, do some shopping and enjoy an excursion as well.
Many of Istanbul’s top sights such as Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome, are in or near Sultanahmet, as are many good hotels, including charming Ottoman inns.
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is just a 12- to 15-minute walk or short tram ride west of Sultanahmet along the old Roman road called Divan Yolu.
Once you’ve settled into your Istanbul hotel, you might want to take a city tour for orientation, and later a Bosphorus cruise or an excursion to the Princes’ Islands, to the nearby cities of Edirne, İznik (Nicaea) or Bursa, Gallipoli and Troy, or even Ephesus or Cappadocia.
Be sure to take some time to just sit at a sidewalk café and sip Turkish tea or coffee, or go native and smoke a nargile (water pipe). Dine on savory Turkish cuisine in an excellent Istanbul restaurant, consume a traditional fish sandwich by the Golden Horn, and you’ll realize why it’s my favorite city in all the world.

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An actor named Anthony Rapp came forward on Sunday night and accused Kevin Spacey of pushing him on a bed and climbing on top of him during a party. Rapp was 14-years-old at the time the event took placed, and he was able to get away before things went even further.
After the allegations, Spacey played dumb and said he didn’t remember the event. He also thought it was a great time to finally come out of the closet as a gay man.
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) October 30, 2017
BTW, Spacey is 12 years older than Rapp, which means he was 26-years-old when he tried to assault the young actor.


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Far too often, our Miami personal injury attorneys read about a prescription drug causing serious, life-threatening side effects. Unfortunately, Xarelto continues this disturbing trend. Xarelto, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, is a blood-thinning drug approved by the FDA in July 2011. Xarelto is a new type of anticoagulant drug that has captured the US drug market in recent years. Drugs like Xarelto were originally designed as an alternative to Warfarin, a similar blood-thinning medicine that has been in the market since the 1950s. However, recent research shows that Xarelto too, is coming with its fair share of problems.
Xarelto has led to an increased danger of blood clotting related injuries like gastrointestinal bleeding and severe internal hemorrhaging, especially during surgeries or following accidents. Two FDA “boxed warnings” (also known as “black box” warnings) have been prominently included on the drug’s box. One warning informs patients that stopping Xarelto early can increase the danger of building more blood clots. The other warning label states that Xarelto can add to serious head and spinal injuries (epidural and spinal hematoma).
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EAST ORANGE, NJ – Women In Media – Newark partners with the East Orange Public Library (EOPL) for a public viewing of three films for the organization’s eighth annual film festival. Hosted by EOPL’s board of trustees member, Jacquelyn Davis, Esq. the event will be held on Tuesday, April 4, at 5 p.m. in the Main Library’s East Orange Room.
Presented in accordance with Women’s History Month, the film festival celebrates women in film, art, and music across the globe. The films featured for the event include: Singer/songwriter and New Jersey-native, Dorothy Wallace’s animated comedy, “You Don’t Need a Boyfriend”, Cuban director Gloria Rolando’s poignant insight into her cultural heritage in, “Dialogue With My Grandmother”, and Director Gayle Nosal’s, “Sauti,” a drama chronicling the cultural and social challenges of teenage girls in Uganda. The event is free to attend with no registration required.
A gateway to knowledge, the East Orange Public Library helps people of all ages meet their informational, educational, and recreational needs through professionally selected print and non-print resources. East Orange Public Library’s programs aim to inform, entertain, and intrigue its patrons in its service to the community. For further information about this and other programs, please visit the Web at www.eopl.org, or contact Pamela Morgan at 973-266-5607 or visit wim-n.com.

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Doyle Playground hasn’t been much of a playground for quite some time now. In fact, many people who live on River Street in Hyde Park don’t even know that the overgrown, uninviting space across from their homes once was a playground. But after years of neglect, the space is being completely transformed for the better.
The top half of Doyle Park along River Street in Hyde Park.
The Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation (SWBCDC), the Solomon Foundation, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and POHWER have created a plan to turn the space that was once Doyle Playground into a park. They have already taken the steps to make it more inviting, like removing the fencing that was blocking access to the Neponset River and seeding the park to allow grass to grow in.
Offshoots Productive Landscape was hired to clear and seed the back side of the existing opening space down towards River Street Terrace, which nearly doubled the size of the park. Once the entire park space was seeded, volunteers got together to water the grass, and then place wood chips in a nice figure 8-shaped walkway throughout the park. The initial work done by these organizations instantly made the space more attractive, and residents have already made use of it. There was even a block party there in September with food, music, and games for local residents.
Although there has been lots of work done to make the park look nice, there is still more work to be done. During the spring of 2019, a beautiful mural will be added to the large concrete wall, and there will be more efforts to remove the rest of the chain-linked fencing on the back side of the park. In addition, there are hopes to add a stage to the top part of the park for concerts and other outdoor events in the summer, as well as picnic benches and trees planted to bring in some shade.
There are also plans to build a path along the shore of the river, allowing better views of the Neponset. In order for the path to be created, invasive plant species, poison ivy, and years’ worth of trash from the abutting landowners will have to be removed, and woodchips will be laid down to make the path safer and help prevent erosion. When completed, this path will be the only public waterfront space in all of Hyde Park, and will be a spot where people from all over the community can come together and enjoy the outdoors. This work will have to be done by contractors and volunteers alike, and may be a potential cleanup site that NepRWA volunteers can assist in cleaning come spring time!
The view of the Neponset from the proposed path, just upstream of the T&H Dam.
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text: Casting for new films is exciting and stressful. Exciting because you get to meet new actors and see each one in action. Stressful because you wonder if you can find the "perfect" actor to fit the role. Being a writer and auditioning actors for the roles I've written, I'm intrigued to see if they bring the character to life how I envisioned them in my mind. They also help me to hear if the dialogue I've written sounds real. So far I've hit the nail in the head. I also leave the actors open for interpretation of the role. I want to see what they bring to the table on the first read. Then for the second one I'll give them pointers.


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Money can buy political victory
My grandfather told me that any politician could be bought. He would cite examples of well-known politicians who were manipulated by the rich and famous. Once he pointed these politicians out, I would follow their actions over time to see if my grandfather had it right or if he was wrong. In most cases, he was correct. In fact, as a young man I was often able to predict how a particular politician would vote on a certain issue based on who was pulling his strings. In this day and age, it is unlikely that politicians are actually being bought. Instead, they are susceptible to lobbyists. They also are careful not to offend their political donors and the political action committees that support them.
The amount of money that a politician collects can influence the outcome at the polls. Rather than support my grandfather's claim, I would like to look at the other side of the coin. Do politicians buy the votes of the electorate? At first glance, most of us would say this is no longer done. Laws were enacted to make purchasing of votes illegal. I contend that these laws are outdated and no longer reflect the changes to society as we now know it. Mass media, the Internet and social networks can have a great influence over voters. Lets look at the campaign funding for Mitt Romney. He has received more than 4 times the funding of his closest competitor, Newt Gingrich. Romney used some of this money to purchase over 12,000 commercials in the Florida primary. The impoverished Newt Gingrich was only able to purchase 200 commercials.
Romney received 46 percent of the vote, tromping Gingrich who received only 32 percent. This very wide margin cannot be attributed to differences in platform. Much of their platform is similar. I conclude that Romney was able to increase his name recognition through his commercials. When people went to the polling booths, they picked the name that was most familiar to them. In my opinion, most voters cannot differentiate between the platforms of the various contenders. As we move forward to other primaries I am very concerned that the best person with the best platform may not be selected as the Republican nominee for the presidency. Instead, the nominee will be the person who spends the most money on advertising campaigns and name recognition.
Prior to voting in elections, I prepare a summary of each candidate's position to assist my wife and me in selecting the candidates that will receive our votes. I summarize the Republican, the Democrat, and independent candidates for each office. It is relatively easy to do this for state and federal candidates. The time-consuming part is the township and county elections. Local candidates positions are difficult to find and are often very vaguely worded. This does not stop me from preparing my positions paper but it does increase the amount of time it takes. Fortunately for me, the platforms of the major candidates in the Republican primary have already been summarized. (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/positions-republican-candidates-15422372?page=3#.TymZj5iJfx8). This makes the comparison process simple indeed. I will still have to check the candidate's websites to ensure that the summary is accurate and fairly presented.
Over the last few years, I have watched the two front-runners change their platforms to be more attractive to the voters. Romney's flip-flop on healthcare concerns me. As governor of Massachusetts he signed RomneyCare into law. This was the basis for ObamaCare, which he does not support. I have heard his defense of this and I accept his position that healthcare should be done at the state level. He also supports a private insurance mandate instead of Medicare. Newt Gingrich is a brilliant man and outshines the others most of the time. Unfortunately, he occasionally speaks without thinking and says some pretty dumb things. I think Newt would be the most intelligent president of the century, but I don't think he is electable.
When I compared the candidate's platform I was surprised to find I preferred Rick Santorum and Ron Paul to the other two candidates. I have issues with both platforms. Santorum's views on abortion are outdated and Ron Paul's desire to eliminate the Fed would be difficult to implement. What we really need is for better candidates to enter the race.
The Republican Party has not presented candidates who can win at the polls on November 6. We need a Republican "John F. Kennedy" who can capture the hearts of the people and unified the electorate. JFK's famous quote still rings in my ears, even after 51 years. "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country". He was able to rally the American people to focus on what we needed as a nation. He was a real leader and we need a candidate like him right now!
We need someone who is not a retread, and who has fresh ideas for the challenging world in which we live. We need a candidate who can put American interests first, restore our economy, create the jobs we need, and withdraw our troops from senseless wars in godforsaken parts of the earth. Governor Chris Christie is such a man however he has no interest in running until 2016. He wants to finish his term as governor as he promised his constituents he would. By gosh, a politician who keeps his word! This is such a rarity in today's political arena.
I would like to see several new candidates enter the race. Contrary to popular opinion, I believe the time is right for a brokered Republican convention. Between now and the convention in August we must scrutinize all potential Republican candidates to determine the best candidate for the country. It must be someone we can all stand behind whether we vote Democrat, independent, or Republican. The upcoming election is extremely important. Without an outstanding candidate, President Obama will win a second term. In one term he has already destroyed the economy and negated the power of the Congress through executive orders. If elected to a second term, he may do irreparable damage to our country and the constitution.
We need a president who can restore our confidence and faith in our government. This president must also be able to demonstrate to the rest of the world that America is back stronger than ever. Whether we like it or not, it is our country that must lead the world out of the recession and into prosperity. This cannot be done by bailing out countries like Greece and Portugal and Italy. Rather it must be done by restoring free trade and international commerce. When the economy flourishes, businesses expand and hire people. This reduces the economic drain of unemployment and increases the tax base as people return to work. This in turn will reduce the deficits that are crippling governments around the world.
The selection of the Republican candidate in the 2012 election is one of the most important decisions that must be made in this decade. It should not be made based on the amount of money spent by a candidate. We must determine the candidate who can not only win the election but also win the hearts of the American people.
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Every day when I drive home there’s a party of ravens on the fence near the river. This is my interpretation. I love ravens and have written about them on my blog over the years. I love being in the desert when all you can hear is the flap of their wings. I love their disheveled look, and the way a thousand colors reflect off their shiny black wings. And how they always seem to be having a conversation with another bird, even if it's a much bigger bird, like an eagle. This painting was made with hand-made original collage papers, acrylic paint and Old Crow Medicine Show music.
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We received many eloquent and often passionate emalls supporting the belief that The Queen should have refused Her Royal Assent to the Lisbon Treaty, which is a dagger at the heart of Britain's freedom and sovereignty.
However, one person wrote -
The Queen CANNOT interfere with laws passed by parliament. To do so would bring about a constitutional crisis.
This is a statement with the most serious implications for those who love Britain, but is it true?
Previous sovereigns have refused Royal Assent to acts of Parliament. Sometimes this was highly frustrating to Parliament. But the right to give or withhold Royal Assent means that the sovereign, who is in covenant with the people, can protect their laws and liberties from Parliament.
Britain's constitutional system has a Parliament, a Judiciary and a Monarch. Each one is intended to balance the power of the others, and to control attempts at power-grabbing and lawlessness.
In the American system - which was inspired by the British - the President is the executive and is responsible for signing bills or vetoing them. In the same way, the Constitutional Monarch is responsible for rejecting or approving Acts of Parliament.
It will be argued that the US President is elected, and that the British Monarch is not. However, a hereditary, constitutional monarch is not necessarily undemocratic. A democratic people can decide they want a non-partisan, unelected person in covenant with them to protect their laws and customs of liberty and sovereignty.
Further, if the the monarch breaks his or her covenant with the people, he may be deposed, and many kings have been. Some people will call deposing a monarch in order to protect the constitution and the monarchy a constitutional crisis. It might equally be called a necessity, like a kidney transplant to preserve the life of a patient.
One person has spoken very clearly about the role of the constitutional monarch - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In Canada in 1964, she made unequivocally clear what the people expect from their constitutional sovereign -
“The role of a Constitutional Monarch is to personify the democratic state, to legitimate authority, to assure the legality of its measures and to guarantee the execution of its popular will.”
Tragically the Queen has not assured the legality of her government's measures, nor has she defended the popular will when she allowed her government to break its promise to hold a referendum that the people wanted on the EU constitution aka Lisbon Treaty.
Today there is no check on the power of Parliament, in part because modern British monarchs no longer seem to understand their constitutional responsibilities.
An unchecked Parliament will become a tyrant.

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While it’s a bit reckless to ignore the rages or ruses that ply the seas of the Internet, these rants, coming from certain sources, have hit the nail on the head and the baldheaded with a vengeful hammer when they come to fruition. So we’ll take this information as an ominous indicator and follow up on it: The project was first rumored to Star Wars of Damon Lindeloff (World War Z – 67%, Star Trek: Into Darkness – 86%, Prometheus – 73%) was in the works, wrote Richard Rushfield in The Ankler in March 2022.
For you to see the background: Star Wars: Damon Lindelof, screenwriter of Watchmen and World War Z, would be writing a new movie
Word on Buena Vista St. is that Damon Lindelof, the Emmy-winning creator of Watchman, lost Y The Leftoversis working on a movie Star Wars for Lucasfilm.
Lindelof’s quality prepared us an interesting project if true. To add more fuel, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) would announce the project was in the works in October 2022. aaron couchof this medium, stated that Lindelof was co-writing the script and that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy I would be directing the movie. Borys Kitalso of THR, would provide more coverage of the film a day later, stating that the project had “been in the works for months.” Kit, who was emotional about the whole thing, also claimed that Lindelof was writing the script with justin britt gibson.
All the fans got excited. Especially those who equally liked the work of Lindelof and of Star Wars. So the journalist went on to reveal that the film is planned as a standalone film, but if successful, it could lead to sequels. Finally, he revealed that the film would take place after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 61% and could “introduce some of the characters from the Star Wars trilogy created in the 2010s.” Which perhaps would agitate the new generations of fans of this franchise.
At the end of 2022, World of Reels added to the frenzy and claimed that the movie Star Wars of Lindelof would go into production from April 2023. From there have followed a series of conflicting reports of jeff sneider in The Ankler about the race and gender of the main character. in the podcast The Hot MicSneider originally stated:
That’s how I heard the lead in Lindelof’s new movie, the Star Wars movie. Is Lindelof directing this movie? I dont know. So I heard that the protagonist will be a person of color and probably, although it is not confirmed, it is what I took from him, he is a man. I couldn’t get a name or anything like that.
However, in a now-deleted tweet (we already know that journalists now tend to regret their fictions), he stated that it would be a female lead instead of a male. As reported by Bespin BulletinSneider tweeted:
podcast update HOT MIC from yesterday. She had predicted that Brian Tyree Henry he would end up being the lead in a STAR WARS movie, and maybe he will, but for now, I’ve heard that the lead POC in Lindelof’s movie is actually a woman, not a man as I had originally thought. Any ideas?
Sneider explained the removal on Twitter writing:
The original source reached out to say that someone is fucking with me and it’s a guy, so who knows? I don’t care, it’s Friday night. AMA, that’s not about STAR WARS!
Despite all the reports, lucasfilm has not confirmed the movie and Kamran Pasha claims that the full movie is not happening. Which, considering the circumstances, excessive secrecy and that we do not find direct references anywhere official, is very possible.
Lee: Star Wars: new film would begin filming in 2023 and would have a woman of color as the protagonist
appeared on the channel Valliant Renegade, where he first detailed that he didn’t believe any of the reports because the film came out of nowhere and the film’s production and development usually take a significant amount of time to come together. He also claimed that Lindelof has a reputation for not completing his projects on time.
However, he then went on to reveal information he received from a source inside The Walt Disney Company which informed him:
Lindelof did not have clearance to announce that he had an upcoming film at Lucasfilm. [Kathleen Kennedy] she was forced to confirm, she did not announce it nor did her people… came from their camp.
Pasha went on to claim that Lindelof and his people might be trying to make the project a reality by advertising the film without permission. He explained:
It fits into the modus operandi that I have believed and affirmed and have heard from my sources it is true that the same was done with the master of this, Leslye Headland and The Acolyte, where he basically decided, you know, ‘I’m going to force his hand. I will move to make this show by announcing things without permission.’
His whistleblower colleague provided him with inside information: The corporation would claim that the project is not happening due to the current transition phase that The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm are in. He explained:
This is all a farce. We know that you are entering a time of transition. The transition is coming. None of this is real. We all know it’s not real. They are the ramblings of a study in disarray.
Pasha then suggested that Lindelof was using the mess to promote himself:
This gentleman has had his career. His lucky star has fallen in recent years. You don’t hear anything about him. And suddenly now, he’s the talk of the media. Because, again, the strategy is that this project isn’t real, but now his agent can call and say, ‘Look at what he’s doing and let’s assign him to this task.’ ‘Let’s put it up for this project.’ ‘You want to meet him again, right?’ It’s just a strategy.
Later in the video, Pasha talked about another scoop he received from an alleged insider who told him: “Kennedy asked Iger if, given Lindelof’s new movie, he could stay on to oversee it. Bob said no.”
While discussing this information, Pasha explained that it was a ploy for Kennedy to try to stay at Lucasfilm while they had something in development. He revealed that his source informed him that the Lindelof project is not real: “Apparently, the direct conversation that my source is aware of said that Bob Iger said, ‘Yeah, that’s not real. You and I both know that’s not real. So no'”.
Wow. It seems that Lindelof is playing with the dark side of the Media Force. Gentleman, he doesn’t need you. If he stays around, this will end in professional harakiri. waters.
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Thermoluminescence dosimetry for quality assurance in radiation therapy (Journal article)
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A methodology based on thermoluminescence dosimetry was developed to check the output of teletherapy units and the given doses. It was applied in a hospital as a part of an external quality audit programme. Over a 7 year period the mean ratios of the output doses measured by TLDs calibrated free-in-air to the doses measured at the hospital in a 6 MV X ray and in a Co-60 unit were 1.000 +/- 0.024 (a = 86) and 0.997 +/- 0.027 (n=61), respectively. TLDs in capsules were attached to the patient's body or to a phantom to assess entrance, exit and midline doses and transmission. Factors were determined experimentally to relate the doses measured with TLDs in capsules and inside the body. The accuracy in given doses with pelvic and tangential breast fields and assessed via 752 in vivo measurements, was considered to be adequately good, taking into account the limitations of the equipment available in the hospital.
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Recipes for dishes from Malawi such as Nsima and Zitumbuwa (banana fritters).
Over 150 traditional African recipes, with information about cooking and food culture in Sub-Saharan Africa, excerpts from historical texts, and vintage illustrations.
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Beth's Review: Tupelo Honey by Lis Anna-Langston
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Publisher: Mapleton Publishers
Released: April 25, 2016
Genre: Young Adult, Literature & Fiction
Length: 247 pages
Publishers Weekly has this to say about TUPELO HONEY. A humorous, unconventional family yarn about a young girl navigating a hardscrabble upbringing in northern Mississippi. Meet Tupelo Honey. She divinely lays out the framework and quirky intricacies of growing up in a house only “slightly better than an orphanage,” her days spent chattering with imaginary friend Moochi, and navigating sleepovers at her pious, curmudgeonly grandmother Marmalade and mentally unstable Uncle Randall’s ramshackle house. Things change when her mother, a callous, irresponsible junkie, brings home Nash, a paranoid local drug dealer whom Tupelo surprisingly bonds with during treacherous expeditions to New York and Mexico. Through bong smoke-filled hallways at home, the pageantry of kiddie beauty contests, Sunday School, and spying on Nash burying his stockpiles of drug money in the backyard, Tupelo somehow survives. Eventually, her mother replaces Nash with another man who lives in Los Angeles, and a heartbroken Tupelo begins resenting the unsettled nature of her life. After her grandmother dies, child welfare places Tupelo in a group foster home. A loveable, engaging, original voice, Tupelo brightens this accomplished tale of dysfunction in a family where “nothing had ever been right.”
Four Boundless Stars
Tupelo Honey may be a fictional character, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to hug her and give her a loving home. Have you ever known someone with stories so unbelievable you told them “you should write a book, I would read it! LOL” Well, That’s one way to describe this book. This young girl’s adventurous life was definitely entertaining. It’s hilarious at times, but also very sad to think of a 10 year old girl thinking in such a mature way. Thank God for her Imaginary friend to help her through life.
I thought this book was written beautifully; Lis added just enough comedy right where it was needed, and knew when to write from Tupelo’s point of view to keep the flow. I really liked this book and rate it with 4 very strong Boundless stars.

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|The Effect of Interval Training on Oxidative Stress Indices Among Women in Preterm Labor Underwent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft|
|Khosrow Hashemzadeh1, Marjan Dehdilani2, Mehdi Khanbabayi Gol3|
|1Department of Heart Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2Department of Anesthesiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Iran
3Responsible for the Nursing Research Committee of Imam Reza Hospital, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Objectives: Oxidative stress indices are one of the factors that cause and exacerbate cardiovascular diseases in postpartum women, which can be changed with interval training. Therefore, the current study aimed at investigating the effect of interval training on oxidative stress indices among women in preterm labor undergoing the coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Materials and Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 21 participants (the sample size was determined based on a similar study) from December 2018 to May 2019 at Shahid Madani hospital of Tabriz, Iran. After the random allocation of subjects to the training (n=11) and control (n=10) groups, demographic information was collected and their physical activity level was assessed using the Kaiser physical activity survey before and after the intervention. In addition, the levels of oxidative stress indices were measured 24 hours before and after the intervention using the blood sample. The participants completed an eight-week invention including 24 one-hour sessions according to the available protocol. Finally, data were analyzed by means of statistical tests such as the Shapiro-Wilk, Leven, and Student’s t-test at a significant level of <0.05.
Results: The effect of the aerobic exercise program on body weight loss, as well as body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage changes was significant in the training group (P=0.011, P=0.004, and P=0.001, respectively). Based on the results, the serum and urine levels of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine reduced significantly after the completion of the intervention (P=0.002 and P=0.001, respectively) in the training group.
Conclusions: In general, aerobic exercise after CABG decreased the fat percentile, BMI, and oxidative stress indices in the subjects. Thus, these trainings could reduce oxidative stress indices by increasing tissue metabolism and oxygen consumption.
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ALL 72 watches that have made the shortlist for the 2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) have come back to Geneva after appearing in a series of road shows for more than a month.
The selection of the watches was announced on September 3 by a panel comprised of 30 experts. The finalists, which come from 40 brands (including several independent watchmakers), were then exhibited at the Venetian Arsenal in Venice on September 28, at the Liang Yi Museum in Hong Kong on October 10 and 11, and at The Hour Glass in Singapore on October 17 to 21.
Now, the collection is on display, until November 14, at the Musee d’art et d’histoire (MAH) in Geneva. The exhibit adds to the excitement surrounding this year’s GPHG award ceremony set on November 9 at the Theatre du Leman, also in Geneva.
Being held alongside the watch display are screenings of videos by international artists taken from the Telling Time exhibition; a dialogue between art and watch-making hosted by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH); a presentation of several research projects by students of the Chair in Watch Design at the HEAD – Geneva University of Art and Design; and a show featuring prize-winning images from the international Watch Photo Awards competition.
Also, the MAH has taken from its Fine Arts collection several works that capture the ties between art and watch-making. Visitors can take part in various educational and watch initiation workshops organized by the FHH, as well as in some cultural mediation activities conducted by the museum.
The watches are vying for top honors in 12 categories — Ladies, Ladies’ Complication, Men’s, Men’s Complication, Chronograph, Chronometry, Mechanical Exception, Sports, Jewelry, Artistic Crafts, “Petite Aiguille,” and Challenge.
Proceedings of the 18th GPHG awards night will be broadcast live on Euronews, the GPHG website (gphg.org), and on other digital spaces.


Ralph McTell is a master of intimacy. He gathers you in, drawing you closer to listen to his songs of passion and loss, and his wry social commentary.
His timeless songs have earned him a loyal fan base over nearly fifty years of recording and touring, and producing more than 350 recorded songs.
Sadly, McTell could not play them all last night, but his conversational set combined old favourites like 'Tequila Sunset' with songs from his latest album, One More for the Road. 'In the Dreamtime' masterfully evoked Aboriginal ideas about the passing of time, and was used by Billy Connolly for his televised Australian tour. McTell paid tribute on the night to their ‘long-distance’ relationship, ‘even saying his name makes me laugh’.
McTell’s rich bass and baritone notes are thrilling, and when combined with virtuoso guitar playing, make for a beautiful, melodic delivery. Modest about his own musical ability, his admiration for old blues masters, such as the Rev Gary Davies (Reverend Thunder) was showcased by his complex blues-style finger-picking techniques. When he played his twelve string, it was easy to picture him sharing the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival with Jimi Hendrix in 1970.
‘When a man knows how many guitars he owns … [he knows] they all have different voices, different sounds. That sound stimulates the ideas of a song, of a mood.’
Poignantly reminding the audience that it was Remembrance Sunday, he recalled with fondness and humour family members who had fought in the two World Wars - ‘The beer was expensive but the laughter was free’ - and delivered a superb version of ‘The Lost Boys’, which combined acute psychological observation with sharp social comment.
‘These young men, who don’t recognise the edge of risk, are seen as a social nuisance in peacetime. Put them in uniform, and it’s the same qualities which carry them to the front.’
A technically simple setup comprising three guitars and a single mike, McTell’s performance at the cosy North Wall theatre was reminiscent of early folk clubs. Yet here is a performer who can fill the Albert Hall or Sydney Opera House.
Ballads like ‘The London Apprentice’ told stories, while ‘Let Me Down Easy’ was simple and heartfelt. ‘Streets of London’ made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and was still timely.


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The Beretta ARX 100 . 223 REM/5.56 NATO Semiautomatic Rifle is a fully modifiable rifle with a pinless design and Picatinny rails on the top, sides and fore-end. The rifle is equipped with a removable, adjustable flip-up rear sight and features a 30-round magazine and a short-stroke gas piston system. UPC ECOM00025968 Caliber 223 REM/5.56 NATO Finish BLACK Capacity 15 ROUNDS Weight NOT SPECIFIED Action NOT SPECIFIED Frame Material NOT SPECIFIED Slide Material NOT SPECIFIED Barrel Length NOT SPECIFIED Receiver Material NOT SPECIFIED Receiver Finish NOT SPECIFIED
Description: Harrington & Richardson Reising, model 50, 45acp, fully transferable, no restrictions for the transfer. This is in refurbished condition, the wood is in great shape, has sling swivels, the receiver is in great condition, see the pictures, bore is good, this is a select fire, fully automatic, comes with four 20rds H&R magazines and four 40rnd. The hard case is included. This item must be transferred to an FFL class 3. The price listed is a cash price; no credit cards for this purchase. By committing to buy this item or gun you are saying that you are aware of all of the laws and restrictions in your state and you can lawfully own this item or gun. Payment must be received within 5 days. Transaction must be completed within 10 days or the item will be reposted. DO NOT COMMIT TO BUYING THE ITEM UNTIL YOU HAVE ASKED ALL QUESTIONS. Please ask all questions prior to purchase. Items are sold as is. The spare parts shown are the original parts as the new ones have been installed. I have a video available showing full auto fire. This will ship to your Class 3 dealer after full payment. There is a 3-day inspection allowed with full refund minus shipping if you are not satisfied. Buyer pays all shipping costs.
If you’re in the market for a solid and dependable airsoft rifle, you can’t pass up the Valken ASL Echo AEG airsoft rifle. This rifle includes a nylon fiber billet-style receiver to give the Echo a modernized look and feel with a 6.5-inch free-floating M-Lok rail. The 7-slot M-Lok segments separate into two 3 1/3-inch pieces. It also has a PDW-style pistol motor grip, ergonomically designed for long sessions out on the field. The rifle is equipped with a 6-position vented crane stock for maximum comfort along with an ambidextrous fire selector to switch between semi, full-auto, and safety modes. Left-handers are in for a special treat because this airsoft rifle comes with an ambidextrous release for magazines and a special selector lever to adjust for offhand manipulation. Don’t forget to check out the anti-reversal latch access port. It’s located on the right side of the receiver so that users can take care of gearbox jams without having to pry open the gearbox. Other features to check out include a rotary-style hop-up unit, front sling mount, and pro-match trigger. Like many other airsoft rifles in this style, it comes equipped with flip-up high vis sights and a 6mm Version-2 gearbox. The box includes the rifle as well as a 300-round hi-cap magazine. Unfortunately, though, it doesn’t ship with a battery or charger. Just be sure to use the right type to hook up to the small Tamiya in the back. There are many compatible Valken Lipo 7.4v batteries you can use, ranging from 1400mAh to 2500mAh. While you’re at it, you may want to pick up a Valken 2-3 Cell Li-Ion Digital Display Smart Charger and traveling safety sack, too. Reliability doesn’t need to cost a fortune. The Valken ASL Echo AEG is a solid choice for anyone looking for a viable airsoft rifle without breaking the bank. Specifications: Recommended battery type – Valken Lipo 7.4v 1400mAh-2500mAh, small Tamiya Battery & charger not included Velocity: 330 FPS Motor type – upgraded Torque Motor, long Note: Battery & Charger DOES NOT come with purchase of rifle (7.4V LiPO Battery Recommended)
Designed by Bill Wilson and Wilson Combat engineers, and thoroughly tested by our team of designers, champion shooters and external industry experts, the EDC X9 offers discriminating shooters 1911 match-grade accuracy, superior ergonomics, and concealability with modern service pistol capacity and reliability. Making it the superior choice for everyday carry. Wilson Combat has redefined the defensive handgun with the EDC X9, a modern hybrid of our EDC 9 1911 slide assembly mated with the all new high-capacity X-frame. This groundbreaking design combines the accuracy, ergonomics and trigger pull of the classic 1911 design with enhanced reliability, and concealable, high capacity performance. Designed by Bill Wilson and Wilson Combat engineers, the X-frame is a 15-round, high capacity 9mm 1911 frame that is similar in size to a traditional compact, single stack 1911. The X-frame is machined at Wilson Combat from T6-7075 aluminum and accepts a high capacity magazine with a grip that is smaller in circumference than a standard 1911 while retaining traditional 1911 controls. The EDC X9 15 and 18-round, double column magazines were developed jointly with Mec-Gar, industry leaders in double column magazine design. The screwless X-frame design uses hammer spring tension to keep the aggressive traction Wilson/VZ G-10 starburst pattern grips securely in place. The result is a highly concealable, high capacity pistol frame that completely disassembles for cleaning with only a single punch without screws or frame bushings and a more natural, oval grip shape. The EDC X9 slide assembly is from our single stack EDC 9 pistol with Wilson Combat’s ERS “Enhanced Reliability System” for 9mm 1911’s. The ERS is tailored to the varying power level of 9mm ammunition and maintains impressive reliability in all conditions, even when heavily fouled and low on lubrication. Other features include a Tri-Top slide profile with user-replaceable front sight, single lug tapered cone match-grade 1911 barrel, rear Tactical Adjustable Battlesight and a rugged, user-serviceable external extractor. The ergonomic design of the X-frame grip in conjunction with an enlarged trigger guard window and your choice of radiused trigger pad length fits all hand sizes comfortably and improves recoil control. The EDC X9 front and back strap are machined with the Wilson Combat X-Tac tread pattern that provides a comfortable but tactile grip in all shooting conditions. The EDC X9 will fit the majority of holsters on the market designed for 4” or 4.25” 1911 pistols and is offered with or without an accessory rail. Thoroughly tested by our team of designers, champion shooters and external industry experts, the Wilson Combat EDC X9 offers discriminating shooters 1911 match-grade accuracy, superior ergonomics and concealability combined with modern service pistol capacity and reliability. High-Capacity Compact Size Aluminum X-Frame with Reliability Enhanced Frame Rails Unique X-TAC Frontstrap/Mainspring Housing Treatment Concealment Bullet Proof® Hammer Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety 3 ½# - 4 ½# Crisp Trigger Pull with Medium Length Pad Bullet Proof® Magazine Release Black G10 Aggressive Starburst Grips with Pewter Medallions 4” Stainless Steel Tri-Top Slide with External Extractor - DLC Finish Unique X-TAC Rear & Front Cocking Serration Treatment on Slide Heavy Machine Chamfer on Bottom of Slide Elevation Adjustable Tactical Battlesight with Fiber Optic Front Sight with 4-40 Hex Head Cap Screw 4” Stainless Cone Barrel with Reliability Enhancing Lock-up, Flush Cut Reverse Crown Fluted Chamber Fluted Barrel 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations 40 LPI Serrated Rear of Slide Carry Cuts/Ball Endmill Cuts NOT CA COMPLIANT PLEASE NOTE: It is the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain a transferring FFL dealer to complete this purchase. Please have your FFL email us a copy of their FFL as soon as your order is placed. FFL's can be emailed to email@example.com. Make sure your name and order confirmation # are clearly indicated in the email to avoid any processing delays.
The M4 LT-22B AEG is the latest offering from Lancer Tacticals’ line of affordable and high quality AEGs. This carbine features a durable polymer upper and lower receiver, metal barrel assembly, full metal gearbox and ergonomically designed polymer pistol grip. The ergonomic motor grip ensures perfect grip in any battle conditions and greatly reduces player fatigue by improving overall maneuverability. The crane style stock with attached sling mount opens up many options for CQB and long range skirmishes. This M4 Carbine has an extensive full length 20mm picatinny top rail and multiple picatinny sections on the handguard, available for a wide range of tactical accessories. Use the fixed front sight and adjustable rear sights to quickly and accurately zero in on your targets. The M4 LT-22B Carbine features Lancer Tacticals’ 2nd Generation Version 2 Gearboxes with metal parts, which can be easily upgraded or modified to user preference. These gearboxes come out swinging with an upgraded motor with 8mm ball bearings to ensure the gears spin more efficiently with less friction and less need for repairs. The 450 FPS velocity ensures you will have no problem reaching those long range targets. The integrated Quick Spring Change System gives you the option to easily adjust the rifle velocity by adding different springs. Low resistance wiring is used throughout this whole rifle, to greatly increase smooth electrical flow from the battery. Lancer Tactical made sure this rifle comes skirmish ready by including an 8.4v battery and charger in with every package. Use the adjustable rotary style hop-up to account for range and wind conditions, making sure no enemy is safe! Lancer Tactical thought of everything and made this rifle both unique and very functional. Features: Color: Black 450 FPS (0.20g BB) Magazine: 300rds Weight: 5.95lbs Barrel Diameter: 6.03mm Tight Bore 8.4v 1100mAh Nunchuck Style Battery & Charger INCLUDED Durable Polymer Upper & Lower Receivers Full Metal Version 2 Gearbox 8mm Bearing & Bushing Set Full Metal Handguard w/ RIS Segments Low Resistance Wiring Metal Piston Teeth Quick Change Spring System Fixed Polymer Crane Stock Rear Wired Fixed Front Sight / Adjustable Rear Sight 20mm Picatinny Top Rail Full Metal Trigger Assembly Removable RIS Segments Front and Rear Sling Mounts Ergonomically Designed Pistol Grip Adjustable Hop-up Safe / Semi / Full Auto
BRAND NEW NEVER FIRED, NO OPTION TO LIST AS SUCH ON GUNS.COM Custom Anderson AR-15 with Red Dot, Custom Trigger, Bag, 30rd Mag Forward Grip 5.56/.223. This is chambered in a 5.56NATO/.223REM. Comes with a Scope/Red Dot combo, forward grip for the red MLOK handguard, zipped soft case, Rise drop in trigger, red accent parts throughout the build and a six position stock. UPC ECOM00169071 Caliber 5.56 Finish 1 Capacity 30 Weight NOT SPECIFIED Action SEMI AUTO Frame Material NOT SPECIFIED Slide Material NOT SPECIFIED Barrel Length 16 BARREL Receiver Material NOT SPECIFIED Receiver Finish NOT SPECIFIED
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As the rival of Saizo and head of Sanada's ninja squad, Sasuke uses this Brave Ninja Sarutobi Spiked Knife while being a proud Koga warrior against the Ten. Sasuke Sarutobis loyalty towards Yukimura is strong and unwavering, and he will not forgive anyone who soils Sanada's name. He hates Iga Ninja, most notably Saizo Kirigakure. At the same time he acknowledges Saizo as a strong ninja and trusts him. His main weapons are two knives. Our Brave Ninja Sarutobi Spiked Knife is just like Sasukes with its spiked knuckle over a nylon wrapped oval handle. The large unsharpened blade comes down in a slight curve with silver waves down its spine. Grab your Brave Ninja Sarutobi Spiked Knife and join the ninja squad. Overall Length: 20.5 Inches Blade Length: 12.25 Inches Blade Thickness: 4mm, Tapered Blade Material: Carbon Steel, Oiled for Preservation Blade Finish: Satin and Black Finish Handle Length (inside): 4.75 Inches Handle Materials: Steel Nylon Wrapped
This Middle Eastern masterpiece has just arrived and is very impressive. This 35 inch sword has a steel handle done in natural wood grain and also Brass....as well as a stainless steel blade that has a massive scimitar style radius edge.This sword is extremely blade heavy and may take 2 hands to control.This sword comes with a protective leather sheath to accomodate the massive blade.
Manufacturer Glock Model G34 GEN4 Caliber 9mm Luger (9x19 Para Barrel Length5 inch Capacity 18 Frame FinishFlat Dark EarthSlide Finish Black GripsPolymer
The KWA LM4 Professional Training Rifle is an ATF approved gas blowback AR style rifle available in the United States. It features a new hop up system that was developed for the LM4 to improve range performance on the field. An aluminum alloy receiver houses the full steel reinforced bolt carrier for strong reliable feedback. The LM4 PTR buffer tube has the same diameter of a MilSpec Butt Stock which allows operators to customize to their weapon configuration. In addition, the lower receiver can accept aftermarket AR15 pistol grips and trigger guards. Other details such as the operational forward assist and bolt catch feature provides the user unparalleled realism by mimicking fundamental AR15 weapon manipulation. Similar to real AR15 style rifles the LM4 PTR’s modular design allows limitless customization options to best suit the individual’s training needs. Specification: Overall Length (Retracted) = 77.47 cm [30.5"] Overall Length (Extended) = 85.73 cm [33.75"] Outer Barrel Length = 38.1 cm [15"] Inner Barrel Length = 370 mm Inner Barrel Diameter = 6.05 mm Weight = 2.86 kg [6.30 lbs] Barrel Thread = -14 mm Caliber = 6 mm Magazine Capacity = 40 rounds Rate of Fire = 13+ RPS Velocity = 110-116 MPS [360-380 FPS] @ 75 degree Fahrenheit Energy Output with 0.20g BB = 1.20 Joules Gas System = FV Propellant = Green Gas Special Features: Gas operated recoil blow back Realistic construction & field stripping Functional bolt catch and release Functional forward assist Removeable rear sight Flat top receiver Two piece Rail Interface System (RIS) Full metal alloy recievers Adjustable front and rear sights 6 position collapsible stock Semi and full auto select fire Adjustable hop-up


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George Rr Martin is an American novelist, screenwriter, and television producer known for his best-selling A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels. The series, adapted into the popular HBO television series Game of Thrones, has made Martin a household name and a wealthy celebrity. In this article, we will explore George Rr Martin’s net worth, age, height, and more details about his life.
George Rr Martin’s Net Worth
George Rr Martin’s net worth is estimated to be around $90 million. Much of his wealth is attributed to the success of the Game of Thrones television series, which he co-created with David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The show was an instant hit and ran for eight seasons. Martin, who served as an executive producer and writer, earned millions of dollars from his involvement in the show. Additionally, Martin has earned a considerable amount from the sales of his books, which have sold over 60 million copies worldwide.
Age and Height of George Rr Martin
George Rr Martin is 69 years old and stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on September 20th, 1948. Martin is an acclaimed author and has won numerous awards, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards.
More Details on George Rr Martin
Martin was born to a longshoreman father and a mother who worked as a telephone operator. He attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. Martin later attended Northwestern University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in 1970. After college, Martin worked as a journalism teacher at Clarke University and as a chess tournament director. In the 1980s, Martin wrote several screenplays for television shows before beginning work on his A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Martin is married to Parris McBride, his second wife, and the couple has no children. Martin is a fan of baseball and is an avid supporter of the New York Mets. He is also an animal rights activist and has donated to numerous animal rights organizations.
George Rr Martin is an accomplished author and television producer with an estimated net worth of $90 million. He has achieved success and fame through his popular A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novels and the HBO television series Game of Thrones. Martin is 69 years old and stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, and attended Northwestern University. Additionally, Martin is a fan of baseball and an animal rights activist.


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The cause of international religious freedom has gone more international.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the third Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief was hosted this week outside the United States for the first time—in Poland.
Next year it will take place in Brazil.
Launched in 2018 by the US State Department, the ministerial brings together the world’s top diplomats to ensure religious freedom remains an integral focus of international foreign policy.
The focus is necessary: 80 percent of the world’s population lives in nations that restrict religious freedom, according to the Pew Research Center.
And the pandemic has only increased persecution.
“Malign actors have tried to use COVID-19 to restrict religious freedom,” said Sam Brownback, US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.
“The need to expand religious freedoms and protect religious minorities has become a global priority.”
The novel coronavirus took center stage at the two-day conference, hosted virtually by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The 2019 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom drew about 1,000 delegates to Washington. This year’s event was hosted online by Poland due to the pandemic.
Gayle Manchin, chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), said restrictions on religion began as early as March. She cited several examples…
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taphophile. Noun. (plural taphophiles) A person who is interested in cemeteries, funerals and gravestones
It’s hard to talk about things like death and grief. Especially when you are deep in its hold. When life seems like a mirror. A reflection you can see, but something you’re not really part of. And cemeteries are ground zero. My memories of cemeteries are blurred with tears. They are not a place of joy.
It was the perfect Christmas town. Each bow perfectly placed. Every mantle covered in fresh pine and twinkling lights. Everyone was always smiling and spreading the Christmas cheer. Her house was the envy of every house on the block. But she lived alone in her Christmas mansion. So very alone.
Headquarters Beercade on 2nd Avenue has mastered the immersive experience, and this month the theme is perfect for Halloween. Starting October 11 through Halloween you can party in the Stranger Things world.
Question: How long does a piece take you to make?
Answer: The amount of time it takes to sit down and complete painting is not the same as the amount of time it takes to come up with an idea, figure out the composition and colors, and finally finish a painting. It also varies greatly depending on size, amount of colors, and amount of detail. Some paintings I finish up in a day or two. Some, take a year. Although, it’s not all time spent painting.
The first classic horror movies I watched were at the YMCA summer camp when I was around 8 years old. It was the mid 90s and I was sporting a pair of fancy LA Gear light up shoes which would light up like crazy during the more intense scenes.
Album covers, gig flyers, and band merch were my first paid art projects. I would sneak into the graphic design computer lab at Kent State University, although that was not my major, and design all day. I couldn’t afford the Adobe design software and this was before their fantastic subscription model, so this was the only way. I know, I’m such a badass.
Known as one of the most haunted places in Ohio. You may remember The Ohio State Reformatory, or Mansfield Reformatory, from the movie The Shawshank Redemption. Construction began in 1834, and housed about 5,235 prisoners at one point. In May 2019, I set up my art in one of the cell blocks for the Ohio Halloween & Haunters Convention.
After years of searching, I’ve finally found a book club worthy of joining. The Spooky Little Book Club is run by Miranda, the blogger at Spooky Little Halloween Blog. It’s a group of like minded book lovers who want to read books that are spooky, supernatural, or fit in the Halloween culture.
Outdoor festivals are tricky because you have to deal with things like high winds, rain, heat, dogs, children, Port a Potties, questionable food trucks, set up and tear down, and fitting everything into your car. There is a lot to think about.
This year I'm participating in the Spooky Little Halloween's card exchange. Basically you send a Halloween card and get one back in return. Your Halloween card can be handmade, store bought, a cool thrift store find, whatever you want.