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In a barrage of accusations, many of which Mr Trump admitted he lifted from a right wing website that claimed without evidence she had married her brother, the president claimed the Democratic congresswoman had spoken “tangled lies”.
“Congresswoman Omar is an American-hating socialist. How do you have such a person representing you in Minnesota,” the president said in a speech that also attacked the mayor of Minneapolis, and the decision to admit refugees from Somalia. “She is a disgrace to our country.”
On a day when images emerged that showed the president in the company of two men linked to Rudy Giuliani and who were arrested at Dulles Airport on campaign finance charges, he also levelled a coarse insult at Joe Biden, claiming he was only considered a good senator because he “learned how to kiss Barack Obama’s ass”.
He also attacked House speaker Nancy Pelosi as “really stupid”, in a display of insult and swagger that is likely to presage how the president will campaign for re-election over the coming year.
Mr Trump’s appearance in Minneapolis, the largest city in a state the president only narrowly lost to Hillary Clinton, was the first since Democrats on Capitol Hill launched a formal impeachment investigation against him.
They did so after a whistle-blower from the US intelligence community claimed the president improperly sought help from Ukraine in digging up dirt on Mr Biden and his son, Hunter.
Mr Trump, along with many of his supporters, have sought to dismiss the claims as nothing more than a “witch hunt”. “The Bidens got rich, and that is substantiated, while America got robbed,” he said, repeating a claim for which there is no evidence.
Mr Trump knows Democrats in the House have sufficient votes to impeach him, but hopes Republicans in the Senate would vote against, enabling him to stay in office and continue his re-election campaign.
“They want to erase your vote like it never existed. They want to erase your voice, and they want to erase your future,” Mr Trump said, as the crowd in the city’s Target Centre roared him on.
“The Democrats’ brazen attempt to overthrow our government will produce a backlash at the ballot box the likes of which they have never ever seen before in the history of this country.”
In a line that also drew loud applause from many of the 20,000 or so people in the sports stadium, Mr Trump bragged about his decision to cut by 85 per cent, the numbers of people accepted by the country’s refugee programme.
He said Minneapolis, which has a large Somali refugee population, had allowed too many refugees to enter without consideration for the local community.
Ahead of the rally, political observers suggested Mr Trump would likely turn his focus on Ms Omar, one of four Democratic congresswomen the president previously told to “go back”. Ms Omar, 38, who came to the US as a teenager after spending time in a refugee camp in Kenya, was last year elected as one of the nation’s first two Muslim congresswomen.
In her first year in office, she has been a frequent target of the president’s ire, as have the three other members of the so-called “Squad” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib.
By attacking her, observers said, the president was seeking to portray the entire Democratic Party as “extreme”. Ms Omar has denied accusations she is anti-semitic or anti-American, even though some supporters say some of her early remarks were not well thought through.
“He’s looking to stir up trouble,” Richard Painter, former ethics lawyer for George W Bush and professor of corporate law at the University of Minnesota, told The Independent.
“He wants to make it seem that Ilhan Omar is the typical Democrat, and try and paint that picture.”
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labour Party chairman Ken Martin said rather than seeking to address the prescription drug costs or stagnant wages, Mr Trump “is coming to our state after spending the week attacking our hardworking public servants and facing scandals on every front”.
During his rally, which was attended by Mike Pence and where the president’s son Eric Trump warmed up the crowd with chants of “lock her up”, a slogan from his 2016 run against Ms Clinton, the president claimed Republicans would win there in 2020. The last Republican president to win the state was Richard Nixon, in 1972.
“This is a great state,” said Mr Trump. “We are going to win this state.”
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THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Wednesday, May 18, 1977
Streaking Blue nine duels Hurons
By PAUL CAMPBELL
There are a few reasons why Moby
Benedict and his Michigan baseball
team might not care about today's dou-
bleheader against Eastern Michigan.
First, Eastern doesn't seem to offer
much of a challenge on paper. The Hu-
rons record of 26-31 is clearly inferior
to Michigan's 29-11 mark.
Second, Benedict and his squad have
to face Michigan State in a home-and-
home series this weekend which is cru-
cial in determining the outcome of their
Big Ten pennant race with Minnesota.
They may be looking ahead.
FINALLY, MICHIGAN has played ten
games in eight days. They could just be
But, if Benedict has a say in the mat-
ter, there will be no letup.
"There's no way we're going to let
up," said the coach of the team which
has won 10 straight and 13 of it's last
14 games. "There are plenty or reasons
why these two games are important."
"First, I think that these games could
be very important to our chances for
getting an at-large berth in the NCAA
IF MICHIGAN loses either game to
MSU or Minnesota beats Iowa twice, the
Wolverines will finish second in the con-
ference. An impressive record against
non-conference foes would enhance the
Wolverines chances of being invited.
"If we can beat EMU and MSU, I don't
think we have to worry about whether or
not we'll be playing more baseball,"
REVENGE MAY also be on the Mich-
igan players' minds when they take the
field. They absorbed two one-run losses
in an encounter with their Ypsilanti
counterparts earlier this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the
Houston Rockets, 112-109 last night
to win their NBA semi-final series,
four games to two.
Philadelphia faces Portland in
Veterans on the team may also re-
member that it was Eastern that de-
prived them of a trip to the College
World Series each of the lastetwo years
by beating Michigan in the finals of the
AN EMU TEAM geared around hitting
and speed will try to make things less
enjoyable for Michigan. The Hurons team
batting average is a lofty .287, and they
have stolen almost three bases per game.
Senior centerfielder Ted Dasen, com-
ing back from a shoulder injury that
sidelined him for four weeks, leads the
Eastern hitting parade with a .386 aver-
age. He also has eight homers and 27
Junior second baseman Dan Schmitz
is batting .348 and has scored 46 runs.
But a. freshman from Monroe, Audie
Cole, is the big man in the clutch. Cole
has knocked in 43 runs to go along with
a .308 average.
Unfortunately for Eastern, their pitch-
ing staff also sports some high figures.
The team ERA is 5.63, while Michigan's
CUBS SCORE 23 RUNS IN WI N:
S/oIeo the Add Yank's nip Oakland in 15th, 5-2
Michigan's Charles Crouther, a sophomore sprinter and hurd-
ler, has been named the Big Ten Athlete of the Week for his
performance in a dual track meet last Saturday against Indiana.
In the Wolverines 84-61 victory, Crouther won two events
and ran on two winning relay teams. Crouther won the 120-
yard hurdles in a time of 14.2 seconds - the fastest time in
the conference this season.
"Crouther has been getting all the time and has a tremendous
future in track," Michigan track coach Jack Harvey said.
Three linebackers received Michigan's major spring football
Senior John Anderson, 6-3, 208, won the Meyer Morton
Award given annually to the Wolverine who shows the greatest
development and most promise for future success as a result
of the annual Blue-White spring scrimmage. Greg Morton,
drafted by the Buffalo Bills ten days ago, won the award last
Anderson, an All Big Ten linebacker, also doubles as Michi-
Junior Jerry Meter, 6-3, 205, was the recipient of the Freder-
ick C. Matthaei Award - given each year to the junior-to-be
player on the basis of achi vement in the classrom and on the
gridiron. Anderson earned this honor last year.
Sophomore Ron Simpkins, 6-2, 220, received the John F. Maul-
betsch Avard given annually to a freshman player on the basis
of leadership and capability both on and off the football field.
Qurrterbuck Rick Leach won the award last year.
SAN FRANCISCOs- The Pacific-8 Conference will officially
become the Pacific-10 Conference, with the addition of Arizona
State and Arizona, on July 1, 1978 and the newcomers will com-
pete for the conference football title that fall, it was announced
Wiles Hallock, executtise director of the conference, announced
here the decisions reached at the annual Pac-8 spring meeting
which was held in Los Angeles Monday.
The president and chancellors of Pac-8 schools officially
approved a 1978 football schedule in which the Arizona Uni-
versities, now in the Western Athletic Conference, will meet
the seven-game minimum requirement for championship com-
Hallock said, "We are delighted that Arizona and Arizona
State have been able to resolve their football schedule conflicts
so they can compete for the opportunity to play in the Rose Bowl
in their first year."
By The Associated Press bases, Chambliss lined his game-
OAKLAND-Chris Chambliss' winning hit to right.
two-run single with one out in * *
the 15th inning highlighted a Cubs dlof
three-run rally that gave the
New York Yankees a 5-2 victory CHICAGO-Larry Biitner hit
over the Oakland A's yesterday. two home runs to lead a seven-
homer barage including three in
Rookie Dell Alston, making a row yesterday and the Chicago
his first major league appear- Cubs unleashed a 24-hit attack to
ance, opened the 15th with a gain their sixth straight victory
pinch-hit double off reliever in a 23-6 romp over the San
Dave Giusti, 0-2. Willie Ran- Diego Padres.
dolph walked and Mickey Rivers Home runs by Bitner, Steve
sacrificed the runners to second Ontiveros, and Gene Clines key-
and third. "ed an eight-run third inning be-
After Thurman Munson was fore the Cubs belted successive
intentionally walked to fill the homers by Biitner, Bobby Mur-
cer and Jerry Morales in the
CINCINNATI - E d O t t' s
eighth-inning single drove in
Rennie Stennett and Willie Star-
gell slammed a two-run homer
in the ninth, allowing John Can-
delaria to run his record to 5-0
as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank-
ed the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 trst
vey's two-run homer in the
seventh inning snapped a 4-4 tie
and gave unbeaten Don Sutton
his sixth straight victory last
n i g h t as the Los Angeles
Dodgers beat Philadelphia 6-4,
snapping the Phillies' five-game
Phillies starter Larry Chris-
tenson, 3-4, retired the first two
batters in the seventh, then
walked Ron Cey. Garvey, who
was hiless in three earlier tn
to the plate, smashed a borne
run, his seventh of the seasyr
over the 408-foot sign in centr
field to send the Dodgers ahe'd
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Boston 18 13 .581 -
New YVor z 19 14 .576
Mitwauke, 17 17 500 5',
Detroit 14 19 .42 5
Toronto 14 20 A12 i
Cleveland 12 19 .387
Minneota 23 it .075
Texas 17 14 .567 4'.
Kansas City 17 16 .515 5'
Oakland 17 18 .586 6'
California 15 20 .429 '.
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cincinnati 14 19 a25
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Atlanta 11 24 314 16
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Los Angeles 6, Philadelphia 4
New York 8, San Francisee 5
Pittsburgh 3, CiacnnatsO
Atlanta 9. Montreal 6
Ann Arbor is the site of the 1977 Big Ten Tennis Championship
which open tomorrow and run through Saturday. Michigan will be
shooting for its tenth consecutive title.
Wolverine Jeff Etterbeek will be gunning for his second con-
ecutive number two singles championship.s
"I have more control over my emotions this season and I
feel much more confident of winning the big points," Etter-
beek said. "I know what my strengths are and what they can --AP Photo
do for me now, whereas last year I had my doubts when it TEXAS RANGER catcher Jim Sundberg holds his head after
came to a key point." being hit by a bat on a one-handed follow through by Detroit
Ticket prices are $1 for Thursday's preliminaries, $2 for Fri- Tiger rightfielder Ben Oglivie. The Tigers and rookie pitcher
day's semi-finals, and $3 for the finals on Saturday. Matches Dave Rozehma lost last ,night 3-1. Rozema went the distance
begin at 9 a.m. each day. and allowed only six hits, but was victimized by three Ranger
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Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke), The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael López) – 2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor – its companion book, The Piñata That The Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebastià Serra), and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com.
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But Durham council said it had to act after independent legal advice found the authority was at risk of equal pay challenges from other staff.
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“I worry that guys I date might act weird about it.”Pushing it under the rug is indeed one way to “act weird about it.” Not acknowledging someone’s identity this can make them feel invisible and like they don’t matter.
Respect where people are coming from, their perspective, and their politics, no matter who they are.
Regardless of how someone identifies, they should not feel as if they have to compromise on their expectations for a relationship.
“I have gotten requests for wild sexual interactions as well as requests to be a ‘unicorn’ — a bi chick who sleeps with or dates couples.It quickly became a frustrating ritual for me, a self-identified queer woman and someone with a graduate-level education in gender and queer studies, to constantly be in a position of educating.While, in 2019, it seemed to me and my direct group of friends and peers that queerness was a pretty widely accepted and understood term, as I started to dig a little deeper, it became obvious that many people are still uncomfortable with or don’t understand what being queer means.Sedgwick, along with other scholars, encouraged people to think about sexuality on a spectrum and abandon the idea that gender identity exists within binaries, such as being male and female.Rather, it is something more fluid and that allows for more nuance in the way that people choose to identify and express themselves.

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Back in 2006, there were a collection of videos that were shot as stop-animation themes.
These videos were released under the Youtube channel seven4sky.
The videos are now being released and published under the Onitod Music channel.
The videos that are posted on this channel, offer encouragement, hope, personal development, and instruction in discipleship, as well as explain my journey, all of what I went through as an artist, and pave the way, for you or anyone else, to come and do what I did in your own life.
Be well, and take care my friend.


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Voices from the Vietnam War: Stories from American, Asian, and Russian Veterans
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Xiaobing Li, professor and chair of the Department of History and Geography and director of the Western Pacific Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma, is the author of China at War (2011), Civil Liberties in China (2010), A History of the Modern Chinese Army (2007), and coauthor of Voices from the Korean War (2004) and Mao's General Remember Korea (2002). He served in the People's Liberation Army in China.

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Back in March Lulu Mac released her first single of the year, “Regret.” An electrifying cautionary tale on relationships and naivety that left us wanting more. A couple of months and streams later, she’s back once again, this time to share her second release of the year, “I.B.F.L,” in collaboration with fellow Syracuse artists Willow the Cat.
Opposed to reflection on relationships and the regrets that may come along with them, Lulu is dealing with the back-end of these broken bonds; solitude. Clearly spelled out, or should I say abbreviated for us, the title and the phrase in the main refrain summarizes the thematic nature of the single.
“I.B.F.L” is a take on loneliness and yearning disguised as an R&B jam. Filled with kaleidoscopic harmonies and enticing drum patterns, the track perfectly fits the Sweet Sexy Savage-esque aesthetic of joyful, but lyrically vulnerable, R&B we all know and love. Besides her sweet vocals and relatable verses, the 3 minute track also features a clever verse by Willow the Cat, which was anecdotally completed in the matter of about 30 minutes.
“I.B.F.L” marks the beginning of a string of singles which will potentially be released by the end of the summer. So if you want to hear more from Lulu, and immerse yourself in her musical universe, I highly suggest sticking around and streaming her latest singles.


Hi, im new in this forum, im from Argentina and i have two little cti´s . One is standard 1.6 and the other one has a 1.9 engine from a gti and megasquirt2.
I installed an Mi16 flywheel and im using a cranck sensor in the 1.9 engine, so i have a wasted spark coil pack.
I didnt check it with a timing light but with a BTDC angle of 114 degrees it crancks well and engine starts with no problems.
The real problem is that after the engine starts it dies after a few seconds, im lost because adding more or taking off fuel isnt working and the same for the spark advance. I think there is another problem and i cannot find it. The fuel pump is working fine.
Does anyone have a clue of why is this could be happening?
Thanks!!, sorry for my english, im a little bit rusty.


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Border forces officers found the weapons when the WAG was asked to open their bag in a private jet terminal after a weekend, reports The Sun.
She is said to have told officials that she had bought the items overseas after a series of raids on the homes of football stars in the UK.
The illegal items were said to have been confiscated from the woman upon her return to the UK after she allegedly stated that she had nothing to report.
A source told The Sun: “When asked to open his bag, the police found illegal weapons. She immediately burst into tears.
“She seems to be very naively thinking that it would be OK to bring the stun gun to the UK to give her protection.
“She clearly had no idea that the possession of weapons like this is taken very seriously. “
Possession of a stun gun is punishable by up to six months in prison or a fine of up to £ 5,000.
Stretch batons are also illegal to carry, being considered as offensive weapons.
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It is reported that the woman was not traveling with her footballer boyfriend, and it is unknown if she faces a penalty.
The Home Office, which manages the border force, is quoted by The Sun as saying, “We do not systematically comment on individual cases. “
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli are among the most prominent names who have recently had their homes targeted by criminals.


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|Accelerating Infrastructure Innovations|
Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-07-010
Date: January/February 2007
NOTE: FHWA no longer supports this software. The current contact for this content is Nat Coley 202-366-2171.
When making decisions about highway projects, transportation agencies should consider a range of benefits and costs. Will a project's performance warrant the resources needed to build it? Which project alternative will result in the greatest net benefit and the most return on taxpayer dollars? The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) new online, browser-based benefit-cost analysis tool, BCA.Net, is designed to provide valuable support to the highway decisionmaking process.
Using BCA.Net, transportation agencies can:
BCA.Net can also help agencies determine the optimal timing for a project. The tool can be used to evaluate projects involving new lane capacity and other improvements to operational efficiency, as well as reconstruction and preservation strategies. New features to be added later this year will include enhanced traffic analysis.
BCA.Net evaluates projects based on capital and maintenance costs data, the projects' physical and performance characteristics, forecast travel demand, and the economic value of benefits to users. Required data inputs include such items as the project facility type (urban freeway, urban arterial, etc.); type of improvement being considered; project length; number of lanes; pavement condition and deterioration rate; crash rates; current and projected traffic levels; vehicle mix data; vehicle type and occupancy data; and right-of-way, construction, and operation and maintenance costs. "Most of the data should be available to the model user based on existing planning, design, and engineering studies," says Eric Gabler of FHWA's Office of Asset Management. The model provides default data for economic factors such as the value of travel time and vehicle operating costs and also calculates travel time savings based on facility characteristics and projected traffic levels. The user can override any of the default data in the model with location-specific data.
The user specifies a base strategy and alternative strategies for improvement and maintenance of the facility. BCA.Net calculates the traffic impacts and agency and highway user costs and benefits for each strategy and compares them, generating measures such as the net present value, benefit-cost ratio, and rate of return for the alternative strategies relative to the base strategy.
BCA.Net has report writing capabilities for all analysis results and their associated statistics. The tool also accommodates risk analysis. The risk analysis features of the program allow the analyst to develop probabilistic inputs and results, thus accounting for the uncertainty associated with analysis inputs.
The program is available online at no cost and does not require the special installation of software on a user's computer. Users can store up to 10 data sets on the BCA.Net server. Data may also be archived on the user's computer and restored to the BCA.Net system for use in subsequent sessions.
To begin using BCA.Net, visit https://fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/bcap/. Three walk-through training exercises are available under the "Help" section of the online tool. The first exercise guides users through the basic features of the tool as it performs a sample project evaluation. Two additional walk-through exercises highlight more advanced features. "The exercises not only demonstrate how to use the model, but also how to set up a project for economic analysis. We strongly recommend that users go through the exercises before getting started," says Gabler.
For more information on BCA.Net, contact Eric Gabler at FHWA, 202-366-4036 (email: firstname.lastname@example.org). To learn more about using economic analysis methods in transportation decisionmaking, visit www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/asstmgmt/invest.htm.
Learn more about BCA.Net at FHWA's Economic Analysis for Highway Decision-Makers workshop. This free 1-day workshop highlights the use of economic analysis tools to support highway decisionmaking, including some of the fundamental concepts used in the economic analysis of highway projects and such economic analysis methods as life-cycle cost analysis and benefit-cost analysis. The workshop also reviews the use of traffic forecasts, risk analysis, and economic impact analysis. The latter half of the workshop features interactive training on using the BCA.Net benefit-cost analysis tool.
For more information or to schedule the workshop, contact your local FHWA division office or Eric Gabler at FHWA, 202-366-4036 (email: email@example.com).


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There are a plenty of self help books for those suffering with mental health illness in the form of anxiety and depression. I have over the past 6 years turned to books to explain and help me understand my anxiety and to recover. There are of course no ‘magic wand’ solutions or books to achieve overnight recovery, but here are a selection of anxiety related books that I have bought and read.
These three books written by Matthew Johnstone are a key part of my go to library, offering easy to read reminders for those suffering and their friends and family.
|I had a black dog||Living with black dog||Quiet the mind|
I have bought and borrowed a number of self help books for Anxiety. ‘The Mindful Way Through Depression‘ and ‘Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace‘ and similar books, Mark Williams having contributed to both, they each include a guided meditation CD which is excellent. ‘Free Yourself from Anxiety‘ was my first book purchase, whilst ‘The Complete CBT Guide to Anxiety‘ is a heavy weight book, but you can just read sections relevant to your own anxiety, though my Psychiatrist did so it would make a good door stop.
|The Mindful Way|
A Practical Guide
to Finding Peace
‘Depresso‘ by Brick is an excellent graphic novel telling the authors story with and managing depression and I have found the book very useful for understanding and believing that others are going through what I am going through. Highly recommended
|Depresso by Brick|
If you do choose to buy a book and follow the link, you will generate a little income for me through the Amazon Associates Program for which I would be grateful.


On Wednesday, the Trump administration plans on closing a loophole that requires illegal immigrants with children be released into the United States after 20 days of detention. The move would replace the Flores Settlement which amounts to a “catch and release” immigration policy.
Fox News reports: “Under the new planned policy, migrant families could be detained together while immigration judges consider their cases, instead of being released after 20 days, as stipulated under Flores.”
“President Trump has made it clear that he’s going to secure America’s border at all cost and this rule plays a vital role in the strategy to restore the integrity to our immigration system and our national security,” an administration official told the Washington Times.
Under the proposed change, migrants families would be held together in a detention center while awaiting their immigration hearing.
The 1997 Flores Agreement initially applied to unaccompanied alien children and required the children to be processed quickly, within 20 days and released into the United States. In 2015 an Obama-appointed judge ruled the agreement also applied to alien children accompanied by their illegal parent or family unit.


The Turkish government asked parliament to extend the state of emergency for the fourth time after emergency rule was imposed on July 20, 2016 after the attempted coup.
Turkey's parliament on Monday approved extending the existing state of emergency for three more months, almost a year after it was imposed in the wake of last July's attempted military coup.
The government earlier asked parliament to extend emergency rule via a statement from Prime Minister Binali Yildirim's office.
The motion was ratified by yes votes from the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party and its ally, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
The extension will become effective from Wednesday at 1 am local time (2200 GMT Tuesday).
Turkey declared emergency rule on July 20, 2016, after a coup attempt on July 15, 2016 left at least 249 people dead and more than 2,000 wounded.
The emergency rule helped the necessary legal environment to cleanse the state of US-based cleric Fetullah Gulen's network, Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said at Parliament.
Canikli said those who infiltrated higher echelons of the state have been dismissed. But there are still more Gulen operatives within the system, he said.
The government says the purge is necessary to confront security challenges facing Turkey and to root out supporters of Gulen. Turkey blames the cleric's network for the attempted coup.
TRT World's Hasan Abdullah more.
Erdogan, Yildirim and MHP leader Devlet Bahceli had signalled in their speeches earlier that the state of emergency would be extended.
According to Turkey's constitution, a state of emergency can be declared for a maximum period of six months.
During the state of emergency, the Cabinet has the right to issue statutory decrees under the president of the republic without regard to routine procedures and restrictions in Article 91 of the constitution.
These decrees are first published in the official gazette and then submitted to Parliament for ratification.


Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to give Dallas and the agency’s 12 other member cities nearly $234 million with a stipulation that the money go toward public transportation-related projects.
The money is largely made up of excess sales tax revenue collected from the cities between 2019 and 2021. Dallas’ share will be $111 million.
DART officials in July proposed the one-time payouts be distributed no later than 2025. The money could be used for medical transportation services, improving streets, programs that transport seniors or those with disabilities, or other projects that complement the public transportation system.
Board members said giving the money was a sign of goodwill to cities that feel underserved by the transit agency, which is facing shortages of drivers and has other system needs.
But when the cities will actually get the money isn’t immediately clear.
A DART board vote Tuesday on agreement terms to present to member cities, which included a distribution timeline, was postponed to an undetermined date after at least one member raised concerns about the plan.
In the latest draft, DART proposed a January 2025 deadline for service area cities to recommend projects to DART for approval. Cities would have to award contracts for eligible projects by the end of February 2026, and projects would need to be mostly finished by the end of January 2027.
The money would be given to cities by DART as a reimbursement and if they didn’t ask to be reimbursed by the end of April 2027, then the cash would go to DART’s reserve funds, according to a draft of the interlocal agreement form.
But Paul Wageman, a board member representing Plano, said Tuesday that several cities were under the impression they would get the money upfront. He also said he didn’t think cities should need DART approval for projects beforehand and said that the timeline to give out the money was too long.
“We’re creating a process that’s going to take extra time and create a bureaucracy around it,” Wageman said. “If we go to a reimbursement approach, you’re going to hear about it from all these cities. That’s not what was planned.”
Board chairwoman Michele Wong Krause said she’d prefer the cities be reimbursed for their completed projects to ensure the money is spent properly.
“Just to write them out a check without knowing what’s being done — I have a huge concern with that,” said Krause, one of several board members representing Dallas.
DART chief financial officer Elizabeth Reich said it would be possible to move each of the deadline dates up by one year. She also noted the draft of the agreement with member cities includes preconditions they would have to meet before receiving distributions.
One condition is that a city can’t have any outstanding debt to DART. Otherwise, DART would have no way to hold back money to cities that aren’t in good standing with the transit agency, Reich said.
“We also have a fiduciary responsibility, in terms of how the money is used, that it meets with the requirements,” she said. “A reimbursable makes sense for that.”
The amount of money member cities expected to share has ebbed and flowed. At one point, it appeared the pool would be $270 million.
In August, the board voted to give cities $214 million in excess sales tax money. On Tuesday, it agreed to include an additional $19.7 million from the Regional Transportation Council.
DART president and CEO Nadine Lee said she brokered the deal for RTC funds because there wasn’t a consensus among cities on a preferred payment methodology. One method for determining how much money member cities would get was based on 2020 census counts, while another was based on sales tax contributions to DART in 2020-22.
The differences were significant in several cases.
Garland would have gotten almost $21 million based on population, but $10 million based on sales tax contributions.
Plano would have gotten $24 million based on population, but $28 million based on sales tax contributions.
The $19.7 million from the RTC allows DART to give each city the amount that was the higher of the two distribution calculations, Lee said. At least six cities, she said, were “very unhappy” when the plan was to stick with one methodology.
As of last month, Dallas officials believed the city would be getting $107 million and recommended that City Council members approve spending the money on projects like improving sidewalks and installing ramps to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, adding more bus stop shelters, upgrading bike lanes and paying for youth to use transit for free.
The full council hasn’t yet discussed what to do with the city’s allocation. Assistant City Manager Robert Perez recommended in a September memo to the council’s transportation and infrastructure committee that most — $55 million — go toward addressing a $54 million backlog of missing ADA ramps across the city.
He also suggested allocating $15.4 million to rebuild 28 traffic signals at intersections along major DART bus routes, $15 million to address missing or broken sidewalks, and $8.1 million to build 125 new bus shelters along bus routes with the most ridership and longest wait times.
DART officials told committee members during a meeting last week that the agency already plans to install 350 new shelters and more than 300 new benches along Dallas routes over the next two years. Rob Smith, DART’s vice president of service planning and scheduling, told council members that 20% of stops have shelters and about 23% have benches.
Perez said the $8 million could help the shelters be installed more quickly.
Council member Cara Mendelsohn said she believed building infrastructure for bus stops should stay with DART.
“Thank you for the return of the taxpayers’ excess sales tax dollars, but I don’t want to accept the $8 million if it means we’re going to get in the business of providing bus shelters,” she said during the Oct. 17 meeting. “This is clearly not our responsibility.”
DART allocations for public transportation improvements:*
- Addison: $4.4 million
- Carrollton: $12.7 million
- Cockrell Hill: $325,000
- Dallas: $111.1 million
- Farmers Branch: $5.9 million
- Garland: $21 million
- Glenn Heights: $1.3 million
- Highland Park: $1.8 million
- Irving: $25 million
- Plano: $28.4 million
- Richardson: $14.4 million
- Rowlett: $5.3 million
- University Park: $2.2 million
*Figures have been rounded.


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Planet One World is located near Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, nestled in between Indigenous reserves and Afro-Caribbean fishing villages. The area is dotted with intact coastal rainforests, stunning Caribbean beaches and colourful coral reefs. The One World base camp learning centre is a 36-hectare self-sustainable agroecological farm situated in a 546 hectares private wildlife sanctuary called Los Guardianes Wildlife Refuge. Our guests become an integral part of the ecosystem and the communities we visit. Planet One World defines itself by the 4 pillars, agroecological farm, wildlife refuge, BriBri indigenous culture and sustainable living education centre.
In line with goal 13 of the UN Sustainable Goals our primary goal is to show functioning examples of how we can live well using our planet´s resources sustainably while respecting, protecting and supporting local communities as well as the biodiversity of this place. There are already plenty of sustainable solutions on which we want to educate all visitors of our project. We hope that perceiving and experiencing our world will carry out our message into the world. The impact you will leave as a visitor in our project is as much as important as the impact which will be seen on your perception and personality. Inspiring you and being part of your personal development is our mission without this our vision would not be wholly fulfilled.

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Stoke City are just moments away from completing the deal for Xerdhan Shaqiri after the swiss International completed his medical and agreed personal terms with the potters, according to Sky Sports.
Rumour mill were on an all-time high after Shaqiri was spotted at Brittannia stadium during Stoke’s clash with Liverpool and now as Sky confirms the deal for the former Bayern Munich star, Stoke City fans are almost in disbelief over the deal.
Earlier in the window, Ibrahim Afellay was signed from Barcelona and now Shaqiri, who on his days is regarded as one of the most dangerous wingers in the current game is set to ply his trade for the Potters.
Premier League were on red alert ever since Shaqiri decided to part ways with Inter Milan with the Serie A club wanting to sell the player just months after signing him from Bayern Munich.
Everton, Liverpool and Stoke were keen to sign the Swiss International where Stoke managed to complete the £12million deal for Shaqiri which is expected to be announced in the next 24 hours.
What does Shaqiri’s deal mean for Stoke City?
Stoke City have three of very talented players in Bojan Krkic, Afellay and now Shaqiri and Mark Hughes is on the brink of a revolutionary phase in club’s history where he is set to bring Stoke City out from their hard and battling long-ball team to a side who can play with flair and freedom.


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Yesterday I entered a five-sentence romantic story contest put out there by Jason Boyett on his blog. And guess what! Today, I was declared the winner of said contest.
Follow the first link above to view the rules which governed the entries, and then follow this link to read my prize-winning submission inspired by the photo below.
Yesterday I took a few minutes to write a simple story inspired by an absurd photo, but in a way I think I really needed to enter this contest (and winning certainly doesn't hurt). Why? Because in the busyness and stress and activity of moving and wedding planning and juggling the responsibilities of life over the past several months, I'd forgotten that I'm a creative soul who's perfectly capable of writing something more interesting and far more profound than another to-do list or chronicle of recent events. And that doing so can be extremely satisfying, and even a little relaxing.
I want to write more. I think I need to write more. Because writing requires reflection. It necessitates stillness of body and activity of mind, when these days I am more prone to ceaseless activity of body and distraction of mind. I also need to write more because it makes me a better editor. I'm generally more eager to mess with someone else's paragraphs than I am to generate my own, but writing keeps me in touch with the process, strain, and frustration felt by those other writers in producing their product.
Writing my contest entry yesterday rekindled my verbal creativity, while at the same time reminding me that it's a good idea to write from what you know - in this case, PMS and engagement. And that unitards are always hard to take seriously, but funny to write about.


So, I got a mechanical keyboard (Ajazz AK33) which had a problem since the start: a row of keys was either unresponsive or typing on its own; after reconnecting it a few times and restating my PC it started working fine, and it did for about three days.
Then I desoldered all the mechanical switches and LEDs, and soldered some other switches in. While the soldering/desoldering process was a bit rough, I don't believe I damaged anything on the PCB. Now, after reconnecting it, the same row which didn't work the first time started not working again.
After some snooping around on the PCB with a multimeter, I figured out what might be the problem (or at least something is different on the non-working row compared to the others): the upper switch contact of every key in the non-working row is directly connected to ground on the mini USB connector.
Here is a picture of the PCB (click the picture for larger version):
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All the little red dots are connected to each other (which I believe is normal, since all of the working rows are connected the same way and the keys are read in a matrix by the microcontroller) and to the same pin on the microcontroller (also normal). However they are all directly connected to ground on the mini USB connector, the bigger red dot, which I believe is not normal since all other rows seem to be connected to ground through a diode (my multimeter gives me a ~.580 to ~.640 one way reading on diode/continuity mode).
This also means that the pin of the non-working row is directly connected to ground on the microcontroller, that can't be good, right?
Also, each diode seems to be connected from the cathode to ground, and the same thing happens in the non-working row: each key in the non-working row gives me a ~.580 to ~.640 one way reading if I measure it from cathode to ground. However, if I measure it from the upper contact of the switch to ground, it gives me a direct connection while all the other working rows give me the same ~.580 to ~.640 one way reading.
There seems to be some kind of connection to ground on the non-working row which should not be there; what would be the best way to identify it, and/or possibly get rid of it? I tried following the traces on the PCB, but they are not clear at all.
EDIT: I did some voltage testing while the board was on, measuring the voltage on the switches' contacts: the working keys stay at a ~2.15 V when not pressed and drop to 0.00 V when pressed. The non-working keys, on the other hand, stay at ~0.08 V when not pressed and drop to 0.00 V when pressed.


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Queen wreath vine (Antigonon leptopus)
Like many women, I have not outgrown my teenage love affair with the color pink. However, instead of painting the walls of my room a vibrant shade of pink or wearing a fluorescent t-shirt, I now content myself with using it in the garden.
Queen wreath vine (Antigonon leptopus) lazily climbs its way up the trunk of my cascalote tree where it sends forth sprays of pink blossoms. I love that its buds are heart-shaped as are the lush green leaves.
Although it will die back to the ground in winter, I look forward to it re-emerging in spring as it begins its ascent up the trunk of my tree.
*Have you ever grown a Antigonon leptopus ? For more information, you can read my earlier post about this pink beauty.


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PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is the go-to for fresh-made gourmet popcorn. Tisha established PrePOPsterous in 2015 and maintains a nut-free private production facility in Bridgewater, VA.
At PrePOPsterous, they’re dedicated to great tasting gourmet popcorn. Absurdly good even! The handcrafted sweet and savory recipes are rigorously tested to make sure they’re delicious and authentic. They only use the highest quality ingredients from local producers and ship within two days to ensure maximum freshness.
When they can, popcorn kernels are sourced from local farmers. Community is important to PrePOPsterous, and by investing in the people, families, and small businesses around the area, they can all grow together. Agriculture is an integral part of the Shenandoah Valley, and by supporting local farmers today, they’re helping to ensure that there are farmers in their community in the future.
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1/3 cup diced apples (mixed with ginger, cinnamon and vanilla powder).
1 cup of oats cooked
1 1/4 cups of almond milk.
1 tbsp maple syrup and a tsp of coconut sugar
Simmer all ingredients together ina saucepan on the stove top until the oatmeal is cooked
Top with desired toppings such as kiwi, banana, raspberries, grapefruit, granola, nuts, cacoa nibs


Alright guys need some help I know someone has anwsers.. I purchased a 92 civic hatch VX....with a d16z6 swap...who ever did the swap used the VX harness with no rewire..and continued to use the stock VX p07 ecu... I'm sure you guys know the diff between the VX harness and the si which I guess would be used for the d16z6... My question is...I don't know much about electrical and as for a plug and play for a p28 in the VX harness I know thats not possible seeing that the VX uses a 5 wire wideband o2, and probably a few other diff. My plans are to boost the car...and I know there will need to be wiring done...So should I # 1 let someone modify the vx harness to run the p28....#2 pick up a complete si in dash and engine harness and have basically si engine and complete harness then i dont have to worry about any splicing cutting etc...?????


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RECORD OF PROCEEDING
Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley at City Hall (Clarkson Executive Center), November 7, 2017.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. A roll call was taken with the following results:
|Mayor Scott Douglass|
|Ward 1||Alderperson Jim Meyer|
|Alderperson Dan King||Ward 1|
|Alderperson Honora Schiller||Ward 2|
|Alderperson Amy Setnicka||Ward 2|
|Alderperson Scott Schultz||Ward 3|
|Ward 3||Alderperson Lin Midyett|
Also in Attendance:
City Attorney: Patrick S. Butler
City Clerk: Michele McMahon
Alderperson Schiller made a motion to accept the Minutes from the October 3rd meeting. Alderperson Setnicka seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken to accept the Minutes with an affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.
REMARKS, PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Kyle Juvers of Better Together introduced himself and asked the Board Members to vote “No” to the Resolution on this evening’s agenda. Pat Kelly, Executive Director of the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis, asked Board Members to consider voting “Yes” to the Resolution. There was much discussion and afterward, Mayor Douglass thanked those in the audience for a very interesting discussion.
Chesterfield Police Report
Sgt. Chris Connelly stated that Captain Thompson sends his apologies that he could not be here this evening. He then gave the October Police Report. He reported that Marquette has become more pro-active and trained the drug-sniffing dogs to recognize drugs in vehicles on the parking lot other than marijuana. He also reported the Drug Take Back event took in more than 50 lbs. of drugs.
Court Report: The total amount collected for traffic fines and court costs for the month of October 2017 was $5,449.50.
Additional Entrance on Eastern-Most Parking Lot off Kehrs Mill Road: Mayor Douglass explained that when construction of the STEM classrooms took place over the summer, the construction crew put in a temporary construction exit that everyone became used to and liked. Upon completion of construction, they blocked off the entrance. Marquette is requesting that entrance to be reconstructed. Discussion centered on the possibility of the request going to the Board of Adjustment or Planning and Zoning.
Possible Code Change – Grading for New Construction Projects: Mayor Douglass mentioned we’ve received a request from Alderperson Schiller to investigate adding something to our code to maintain the same grade level when constructing foundations for new construction. He spoke with the Building Commissioner who is aware that MSD has provisions for new construction with regard to preexisting site conditions to the proposed post-construction condition. Alderperson King mentioned design requirements for topography of proposed finished grade would be a good idea.
Forest Hills Country Club – Tennis Courts: Mayor Douglass mentioned the club will be adding new tennis courts and will be required to go through Board of Adjustment for a variance. Alderperson Schiller mentioned they are adding pickle ball to the courts.
Deer Harvest: The statistics for deer harvest so far this season is 14 deer.
There were no reports.
City Attorney’s Report
There was no report.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-01 – Alderperson Schiller made a motion to discuss Resolution No. 17-01. Alderperson Schultz seconded the motion. Mayor Douglass read Resolution No. 17-01. Alderperson King brought up certain changes to the Resolution Kirkwood passed and discussion ensued. Alderperson Schiller called for the vote to approve Resolution No. 17-01 seconded by Alderperson Setnicka, to which: Ayes: Schiller, Setnicka and Schultz. Nays: King. Mayor Douglass declared the Resolution passed and thanked the two gentlemen for attending.
Solar-Powered Speed Indicator Signs: Alderperson King said the Committee got together and came up with good some questions. They asked City Attorney Patrick Butler if the City installs the signs on private streets, would the City’s insurance pay for any liability that might occur. (It was learned later with a call to MoPERM, they will cover any liability but will not cover damage that would occur to the signs themselves.) They reported that while talking to the trustees, they mentioned signs being placed along Clarkson and Kehrs Mill Roads might be effective. Patrick Butler mentioned getting permission from MoDOT and the St. Louis County Highway Department if they will be located on those roads. Alderpersons King and Setnicka spoke about a time frame stating the installer mentioned spring as being a good time for this project. The City should begin receiving Proposition P funds in January and it was decided this should be put on the February agenda. Mayor Douglass thanked the committee members. Alderperson Setnicka said in the mean time, they will talk to the trustees.
Audit: Alderperson Schiller made a motion to approve payment of invoices in the amount of $64,828.04, seconded by Alderperson Setnicka. A voice vote was taken to approve the audit with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.
Alderperson King made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderperson Schiller. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Scott Douglass, Mayor
ATTEST: Michele McMahon, City Clerk

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oil wealthy Abu Dhabi and its nationwide oil firm are eyeing new partnerships in carbon seize know-how as rising oil costs put a renewed deal with massive oil’s local weather mitigation methods.
“There is no such thing as a credible manner of reaching international local weather targets with out significantly advancing and making certain the widespread adoption of carbon seize and storage,” Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Business and Superior Expertise and Abu Dhabi Nationwide Oil Firm (ADNOC) Managing Director and Group CEO stated over the weekend.
Carbon seize and storage (CCS) know-how goals to cut back the extent of carbon that is launched into the ambiance via standard energy era and industrial processes by storing waste carbon in a spot the place it will not enter the ambiance, usually underground. Lengthy-term carbon storage is a reasonably new idea, and its environmental, financial and technical points are nonetheless being debated.
ADNOC, which pumps greater than 3 million barrels of oil a day, has pledged to decrease its greenhouse fuel emissions and increase CO2 storage. It joins a protracted checklist of oil majors which have come under increasing pressure to speed up climate efforts as greater costs put the trade on a extra sustainable path.
“This goes past simply the oil and fuel trade,” Al Jaber stated. “I see a possibility and an essential function for carbon seize and storage throughout sectors which might be exhausting to decarbonize and that use probably the most power, akin to heavy trade, manufacturing and chemical substances,” he added.
Al Jaber made the feedback final week at a digital CERAWeek panel session alongside Vicki Hollub, CEO of Occidental, and power economist Dan Yergin, Vice Chairman of IHS Markit.
Oil costs spiked on Monday, with Brent crude topping $70 after an attack on Saudi oil facilities and after OPEC and its allies determined to maintain manufacturing cuts in place in April. Increased costs are a boon for the important thing oil exporters of the Gulf, like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which nonetheless rely closely on oil export revenues to drive financial progress. Oil prices collapsed below zero and into negative territory in April final 12 months.
ADNOC not too long ago partnered with French oil main Complete to discover alternatives in CO2 emission reductions and CCS. It comes because the UAE goals to cut back its carbon depth an extra 25% over the subsequent decade.
“We proceed to see it as a recreation changer, and we’re very able to accomplice with others inside and even outdoors our trade to allow wider CCS adoption,” Al Jaber stated.
ADNOC, which has plans to aggressively ramp up oil manufacturing capability in coming years, says it can seize 800,000 tons of carbon dioxide yearly via its Al Reyadah facility in Abu Dhabi. As oil manufacturing capability grows, it additionally plans to increase the capability of this system to seize 5 million tons yearly by 2030.
“Carbon seize, utilization and storage (CCUS) might want to kind a key pillar of efforts to place the world on the trail to net-zero emissions,” the Worldwide Vitality Company stated in a publication final 12 months. “After years of gradual progress, new funding incentives and strengthened local weather targets are constructing new momentum behind CCUS,” it added.
Al Jaber, who’s additionally the UAE’s particular envoy for local weather change, did not say what kind of partnerships the corporate was in search of to kind. ADNOC not too long ago stated its additionally exploring the potential of recent fuels akin to hydrogen, which Al Jaber stated reveals “nice promise as a near zero-carbon gas” that might be produced at scale as a part of ADNOC’s current hydrocarbon worth chain.
Al Jaber additionally expressed optimism on the constructive impression of vaccines and stimulus packages on the worldwide financial restoration, which feeds instantly into oil demand.
“Wanting regionally, we see that one of many main powerhouses of the worldwide financial system, China, has already recovered in GDP phrases, and is again to strong progress,” he stated. “We anticipate one other key participant within the international financial system, the U.S., to return to its pre-Covid stage of GDP this 12 months and proceed rising into 2022,” he added.
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Hotels are great places to relax after a long day enjoying the sights while on vacation. While out taking in all there is to do, guests put faith that the hotel is a safe place for their belongings. Hotel insurance not only provides property and contents coverage for hotels, but hotel insurance also provides liability coverage to protect from injuries as well.
Hotels are very service intensive businesses requiring many employees to keep everything operating smoothly. The hotel also has a lot of property to keep track of, from equipment such as waffle makers and juice dispensers to laundry machines and even all the linen from the beds. Hotel insurance provides important, valuable protection to hotel property from many perils. The insured perils on a hotel insurance policy can vary depending on the property and what the owner of the hotel wants the hotel insurance policy to cover. Hotel insurance also protects hotel contents, including contents owned by guests, from damage or loss. Damage or loss can come from damage to the property or damage or loss caused by an employee or other guest possibly stealing or vandalizing contents. Property coverage in hotel insurance can also extend to business interruption coverage. Business interruption coverage in hotel insurance protects from financial losses while a hotel property is being repaired from an insured peril. Business interruption coverage in hotel insurance can also extend to rented property and contents, such as a temporary office or rented tables and chairs for a banquet hall.
Hotel insurance also has comprehensive liability coverage. Since hotels have many employees and their business revolves around hosting many guests, an accident occurring unfortunately cannot be asked as “if” but “when.” A simple slip and fall on a wet spot at a hotel’s breakfast serving area can be enough for a person to file a lawsuit, however hotel insurance liability coverage pays for medical expenses and covers legal fees if a legal claim is made against the hotel. Hotel insurance liability coverage limits can be very high depending on the number of employees and the capacity of the hotel itself. Hotel insurance also protects from theft by employees of hotel property and the legal expenses associated with prosecuting employees.
Since hotels are an integral part of many vacations and other trips, they are often seen as a safe place to rest, relax, and store contents while off of the property. Hotel insurance ensures that this is the case or that the party claiming a loss will be compensated. Finding hotel insurance for any hotel can be a very daunting task. Each hotel is different and requires attention from an insurance agent to be sure the hotel insurance policy is the best for the hotel. Independent insurance agents can use their affiliation with a variety of insurance providers to find the best, most cost effective hotel insurance policy for any hotel.
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A California border agent was injured last weekend after he and his vehicle were pelted by rocks thrown across the U.S. Mexico border while on duty.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agent was patrolling the border Saturday and noticed two people approaching the international boundary line from the Mexico side. The next thing he knows, his patrol vehicle is being assailed with rocks, shattering the glass and injuring the agent inside. Unfortunately, his assaulters were able to escape after the incident.
“Despite the glass shattering throughout the truck, the agent was fortunate to only sustain minor injuries. Mexican officials were contacted but both subjects fled the area and could not be located,” CBP added.
Data indicates that border agents have had a much tougher time patrolling the border lately without getting beamed in the head with a brick or jumped by an illegal alien trying to get into the United States. As of Dec. 31, a total of 215 border agents – most of them tasked with patrolling the southwest U.S. boundary – had been assaulted while on duty so far in fiscal year 2017.
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Bill Weir’s nauseating open letter to his newborn son River—GACK! ICK! BLECHHH! —- was so unethical in so many ways that I almost needed a ventilator to finish reading it. When I had finished posting on the monstrosity, I was awash with regret that I hadn’t the space nor the time to write the letter Weir should write, and was hopeful that one of the many acid-penned bards among the talented commentariate here would take up the challenge. I was not disappointed.
Here is Steve-O-In-NJ’s Comment of the Day, one of his finest, on the post, “Observations On A Tender, Obnoxious, Unethical Screed”:
The article is utter garbage, written by someone untrained in science, but trained in making up stories. One day when River is grown up, assuming he makes it there and isn’t driven off the deep end by constant teasing, I hope he reads this article and asks him, just like Greta, “how dare you?” How dare you use my birth to push your own agenda and your employers’ agenda? How dare you plaster pictures of me as a newborn infant all over the internet where anyone can see them? How dare you reveal the circumstances of my conception to the world? I’m an individual. I am not an accessory to flash around like a new pair of sustainable dockers. I am not a prop for your causes. I am not an illustration to make a point next to pictures you cherry-picked to tell the story you wanted.
I’m not a half bad storyteller myself, and I’d tell quite a different story if a son were born to me. I always said if I had a son I’d name him Charles James, after my grandfather and father (ironically also now after two heroes of my own writing). So, if he were born, I’d say this: Continue reading


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The debate regarding Ethereum’s scaling problems is still in full effect. One possible solution comes in the form of a sidechain, known as Elastos.
It is not the first time the idea of utilizing a sidechain for Ethereum comes to the surface.
Elastos has Arrived on Ethereum
Until the developers can figure out a viable counter of their own, any intermediary solution needs to be explored.
In a recent blog post, the Elastos team confirmed the launch of their Ethereum sidechain.
The source code will be made open source, allowing any developer to audit the code and suggest potential improvements.
This new chain is also capable of supporting all of Ethereum’s smart contracts.
For those developers looking for a scaling solution for their contract or dApp, Elastos might offer something worth looking into.
Over the past few months, Elastos was only available on the main net to select developers.
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MA in Human Rights and Conflict Management, Scuola Sant'Anna, Pisa - Italy: Call for applications a.y. 2012-2013
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, calls for applications for the XI Edition Master of Arts in “Human Rights and Conflict Management” (a. y. 2012-2013).
Applications shall be submitted online at www.humanrights.sssup.it .
Applications for admission by Non-EU citizens shall be sent no later than 17th September 2012.
Applications for admission by EU citizens shall be sent no later than 17th October 2012.
1 year post-graduate professionalizing programme
Language of instruction is English
Running from 14th January 2013 until Spring 2014
440 hours of classroom lectures (+ individual studying)
550 hours internship and final project work
The curriculum is strongly multidisciplinary and field oriented and includes courses in: International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Geopolitics and regional issues in historical perspective, Philosophy of HR, Economic Development, Theories and Techniques of Conflict Management, International PK and PB operations, International HR Field operations, International Election Observation missions, International Humanitarian operations, International Project Development, Personal security, Preventive Medicine & First Aid, Essentials of Research and Writing, Career coaching.
The internship is meant to supplement the in-class training with a relevant hand-on experience, to be carried out with a renowned organization working in the areas of human rights protection/promotion, conflict prevention/resolution, humanitarian assistance or development, either in the field or at headquarters.
The tuition fee is 7.250 (seven thousand two hundred fifty) EUR and includes: attendance of all lectures, didactic material (mainly in electronic format), participation in seminars and field trips, tutorship & career counselling, access to the school's library and computers, lunch on lesson/exam days. Travel, accommodation in Pisa and during the internship and any other expense are the responsibility of each participant.
The Master offers one scholarship, covering the full tuition fee, to be awarded to the most deserving applicant.
Depending on financial availability, reduced tuition fees might be offered to citizens from non-OECD countries who are eligible for a study visa for Italy.
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