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Law Student's Thesis on Militarization of the U.S./Mexico Border
Posted By Kevin R. Johnson, Jan 3, 2012
Cross-posted from ImmigrationProf Blog.
Before coming to law school, UC Davis law student Nienke Schoutenthe wrote a very interesting Master's thesis entitled The Militarication of the U.S./Mexico Border within the Context of Agamben's State of Exception. As the title suggests, the thesis analyzes the militarization of the U.S./Mexico as a method of immigration enforcement, drug interdiction, and to fight terrorism. Here is Schoutenthe's abstract:
"General rhetoric concerning the border between the United States and Mexico announce three major events that have helped to spur its militarization: the illegal drug trade, undocumented immigration and terrorism. Be it official or unofficial, American politics have declared war against all three, vowing in the name of public security to keep these unwanted elements out. The result has been an exponential increase of militarization in the last 30 years, in which the border area has been made into a sort war zone.
What gives the American government the right to change the daily lives of millions of people, however, and create such a war zone? Does public security provide a sufficient explanation? Has the United States been directly threatened by these elements? Is the Border Patrol actually military? How do the Minutemen play in the scheme of the state of exception and border militarization?
In an attempt to explore all these questions, I introduce Giorgio Agamben’s state of exception as a paradigm of government which addresses those elements that do not fit into the normal judicial order, borrowed from State of Exception and Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life. ["State of exception" can be thought of as "state of emergency"]. The first section will go into further depth of both the state of exception as a paradigm of government, and the wars announced by the American government. Subsequent sections will introduce the actors in the state of exception and how they reflect and reinforce its permanent status.
In the course of this analysis, I suggest that the state of exception along the border is becoming permanent, and this entity becomes an object of study itself. The most drastic result has been human rights abuses on migrants. The discourse of militarization further criminalizes immigrants, which cycles into heavier militarization. In addition to the discourse, the physical aspects of the border are used for its political policy as well -- its physical nature is being used as a weapon in killing migrant crossers.
Nevertheless, as long as there is no discussion and conclusion concerning what brought about the state of exception in the first place, this permanent militarization will continue. In this discussion, definitions of citizenship and residence need to be reworked to include all inhabitants of the United States. In other words, a fluid system of immigration needs to accepted and enacted before the border will be demilitarized."


10 Minute Talk
Ron Newman defines frequency and what a machine’s frequencies can tell us, and he gives a brief overview of waveforms and spectrums…
- Ron Newman
Infrared inspections are now a matter of routine for many commercial and industrial facilities. By proactively addressing incipient or latent failures detected during a single inspection, facility managers are able to avoid costs associated with unscheduled downtime and damage to electrical and mechanical equipment. Even greater savings can be achieved through...
- Jim Seffrin
- Infraspection Institute
There are four basic types of machine learning, based on the kind of information they give you and how the machine “learns”: supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement. Jason Tranter defines these and gives an example…
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
In the last 20 years the industry has improved predictive maintenance processes and the tools used to perform it. In particular, vibration analysis technology has evolved to unimaginable levels.
What is vibration analysis? And more importantly, what do you need to know to start learning about it? Well, I invite you to read this article to explore it with me.
- Dr. Thierry Erbessd
- Erbessd Instruments
Today, there is a new generation of CMS devices that overcomes the barriers that have traditionally prevented an adequate condition monitoring service on critical rotating machinery. The use of these new CMS, in combination with the usually pre-installed Machine Protection Systems (MPS), requires a proportionally small investment, but provides numerous advantages that increase the reliability of those assets...
As wireless sensor are starting to become mainstream in the condition monitoring world, there are now many more choices to consider when selecting a system to fit your needs. This tip aims to look at the key features that will impact your decision..
- David Procter
Gearbox defects can be identified with a quite high accuracy using vibration analysis. This is because the fact the most common defect frequencies are the fundamental Gear Mesh Frequency (GMF) and its harmonics (such 2x GMF, 3x GMF) which can easily detected.
- Pawel Lecinski


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Cross-posted from Seattle Globalist: A review of Half the Sky, a PBS film celebrated for championing women’s empowerment worldwide. This reviewer says the celebrities hurt this celebration.
By Cyan James
Newsflash: being a woman is surreal.
Last night I was supposed to be at the gym. So I could look slimmer and prettier or something. But I had a headache. So I stayed on the couch, stumbled across human dolls on Facebook (seriously?!), and tuned in to the much-trumpeted nationwide premier of Half the Sky.
The documentary sprung from the book by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, carrying on the crusade against violence, discrimination, and lack of education visited upon women around the world.
These aren’t stories about women trying to lose weight and look prettier. They’re not vying for attention via extreme surgery. They’re not beating down Harvard’s doors, or scrambling for the next rung in the corporate ladder.
They’re just trying to take their next breath.
Kristof and his film crew whisk us through a worldwide tour of struggling women in struggling countries. From Sierra Leone to Vietnam, we’re introduced to a heartbreaking parade of teenage girls, each one fighting her very culture for a viable life, often with enough grace and forgiveness to keep smiling.

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LaserLyte has a new trainer out that looks pretty impressive. Has anyone tried it? If so, I would be interested in your thoughts on it. The target can be found here –
LaserLyte — LTS Target
And the weapon insert can be found at either:
LaserLyte — LTS Pro need a 2” barrel (min)
LaserLyte — LTS Universal need a 3” barrel (min)
I appreciate any input y’all may have.


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FUFA has today, Wednesday 10th October launched new kits for the Uganda Cranes and Crested cranes senior team kits at the Mandela National Stadium.
The Kits colours havent changed so much with red, white, black and yellow having a V-neck design. It is a representation of the National Flag.
The kit has been manufactured by Mafro and was designed by Umar Mukasa who will earn himself annual free access to all Uganda Cranes home games and a cash reward of Shs 2.5M.
See the Kits bellow;

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Please recite this Crusade Prayer (92) for the Grace of Perseverance
Sunday, January 6th, 2013 @ 17:50
My dearly beloved daughter, it is through the Holy Spirit that strangers, from all over the world, are now responding to this call from Heaven.
It can only be by the Power of the Holy Spirit that so many thousands of souls have come together with love in their hearts in order to follow My Crusade Prayer Groups.
You will know, immediately, when a Mission from God is authentic, by the numbers who are called and who unite as one in My Holy Name. No questions are raised. No monies sought. No arguments. All simply join together, out of their love for Me. Because of the response of so many souls to My Crusade Prayers, in so many nations, I now give them this Blessing.
My beloved disciples, you bring Me great joy and comfort. For the loyalty and the perseverance you have demonstrated, I bless you with the Gift of Holy Spirit. From this day, for every task you undertake, to help Me to save souls, before My Second Coming, I will give you a special grace, which you will recognise immediately. It is the Grace of Perseverance in the face of adversity.
Please recite this Crusade Prayer (92) for the Grace of Perseverance:
O dear Jesus, I ask you for the Gift of Perseverance.
I beg You to bestow upon me the graces I need to uphold Your Most Holy Word.
I ask You to rid me of any lingering doubts.
I ask You to flood my soul with kindness, patience and perseverance.
Help me to remain dignified when I am insulted in Your Holy Name.
Make me strong and cover me with the grace to keep going, even when I am tired, lacking in strength and when faced with all the tribulations, which lie ahead, as I work tirelessly to help You save humanity. Amen.
Go, My precious followers, and know that My Heart bursts with love and joy as I witness your love when you respond to My Call.
I love you. I cover you with My Precious Blood.
Without Me, death of the body and the soul would claim the entire human race
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 @ 19:30
My dearly beloved daughter, when a man turns his back on Me, I weep with great sorrow, but I Am Patient and Forgiving. If he rejects My Word and no longer shows love to others, which he would not do were he to follow in My Footsteps, this causes Me great pain. Still, I Am Patient in the hope he will come back to Me. It is when a man steals souls from Me, and leads them into eternal darkness, that all vengeance is Mine and I will inflict upon him a great punishment. This punishment can be in the form of suffering which will, if he is fortunate to accept his lot with humility, save him.
My Mercy is boundless, but when I am defiled, through acts of great cruelty, committed against God’s children, My Anger is to be feared. Know that I will punish My enemies, but this is for their own good and for the salvation of all those with whom they come into contact. Is there any end to which those who despise Me, My Word and My Plan of Salvation; that the proud, arrogant and the ignorant will not stoop to? The answer is that their wickedness is inexhaustible.
Never before has the love amongst men been so lacking, as it is now. Not one soul alive in the world is immune to the influence of Satan. Those who mistakenly believe that they are in My Favour, but who treat others harshly, will feel the brunt of My Hand. My Patience is dwindling; My Heart heavy and My Desire to save those who try to destroy others, weary.
The cunning of the evil one is beyond your understanding. He will convince even those with the strongest faith to offend Me, through grievous sin, and those with little faith to succumb, even further, into the depths of despair. No one is safe from Satan and unless you pray for My Mercy, offer personal sacrifices to Me, then the destruction of souls will escalate.
Millions are being lost to Me at this time and yet not many Christians understand the necessity of prayer. Prayer alone will destroy the influence of the devil and I ask that you increase the time you spend in prayer to weaken the grip he has over the human race.
Without My Intervention many millions more souls would be lost. Without My Mercy many of those destined for eternal darkness would never see My Face. Without My Presence in the Holy Eucharist, there would be no life – life of the body as well as the soul. Without Me, death of the body and the soul would claim the entire human race but, because of Me, death will no longer be present in the new world to come. Because I defeated death through My Resurrection, you too will defeat it. Death will not exist in My New Kingdom on earth. The body and the soul will be a living union – a Gift, which must not be rejected.
You must never forget My Promise – all those who are with Me and in Me will have everlasting life.

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Tenacious D -- New York, NY -- June 29th, 2012
The opening band for this show was The Sights, I don't really have much to say about them.
The D came out around 9:15 and played until 11. The set included a lot of songs from the new album which I haven't heard yet but the tunes they played sounded pretty good. While the new songs were good I wanted to hear the old stuff, particularly some stuff from the POD since I must have seen that movie about 100 times. I was pretty impressed with how they handled the songs with guest vocalist. When they played Kickapoo, KG did Meatloaf's verse and JB did Dio's. For Beezleboss, the electric guitarist sung Dave Grohl's parts. Though I knew the words to a lot of these songs it was hard to sing along cause I couldn't stop laughing. A Tenacious D show is about 60% concert and 40% comedy. Some of the comedy bits between songs went on for quite a while and I didn't mind it at all. Throughout the whole show they had a huge blow up of the dick shaped phoenix from the cover of the new album. The highlight of the show was at the end of the set where the phoenix leaned forward and blew a load of cumfetti into the crowd.
Speaking of cum they had possibly the best piece of merch I've ever seen from a band. For $10 they were selling the official Tenacious D cum rag which had a picture of unicorns frolicking though a field of rainbows. I totally should of bought one looking back.
Rize of the Fenix
Low Hanging Fruit
Dude (I Totally Miss You) :light:
Kyle Quit the Band
Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown) :rocker:
Medley of Who covers
Double Team (w/bass, electric guitar, and drum solos)
Fuck Her Gently
A part of me kinda wishes I could've gone, but oh well. I'm sure it must've been cool to see Jack Black up close and whatnot.
Man I would LOVE to see the D! That said, they really don't play Master Exploder or Rock Your Socks? As much as I would like to see Dude (I Totally Miss You) and Kyle Quit the Band, ME and RYS are much more important songs to play imo. Great set otherwise though.
With the exception of Master Exploder, they play pretty much all of my favourite D songs, so it looks like this is going to be awesome! Thanks for the set/review!
Yeah the lack of ME was a little disappointing but I wanted to hear [I]The History of Tenacious D[/I] more than anything.
[QUOTE=BloodoftheKings;474602]For $10 they were selling the official Tenacious D cum rag which had a picture of unicorns frolicking though a field of rainbows. I totally should of bought one looking back.[/QUOTE]
...If I get into the show in Austin, I'll totally buy one of these. :rocker:
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Hint: It’s more than you think.
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘employee wellness’? Chances are you’re thinking of physical fitness, exercise, healthy eating, and prevention or management of lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes, etc. But an essential component that we seem to lose sight of is employees’ emotional wellness.
In fact, as per a survey conducted by LinkedIn in 2020, only 23% of Indian professionals are offered emotional support resources by their employers. This is alarming considering 55% of Indian working professionals reported a rise in their stress and anxiety levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not just this. According to a study conducted by Assocham, 46% of the Indian workforce suffers from some form or other of stress. Another study by Microsoft found that around a third of workers in India face increased burnout at work.
To put it mildly, India Inc is stressed. So, the question is, what cost are companies paying by ignoring employee emotional wellness? At a very basic level, an obvious effect is a loss of productivity. But let’s dig a little deeper and look at the factors which lead to this and their effects:
In a 2016 study, the work absence rate of employees with poor mental health is around 5% higher than those with good mental health.
Not only does this affect an employee’s individual productivity, but also their team’s productivity. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), co-workers of employees who are absent from work are perceived to be 29.5% less productive when covering for them.
Fall in morale
High employee morale is absolutely essential for the success of a business and cannot be undervalued. A company’s culture and even profitability are a direct consequence of employee morale. According to a 2017 study, positive employee morale can boost a business’ profitability by 21%.
But a lack of adequate emotional support can cause employees’ morale to plunge significantly. During the 2020 Covid pandemic, Indian employees reported up to a 26% net increase in feelings of loneliness. Consequently, as per SHRM, 44% of business leaders reported a fall in their employees’ morale levels due to isolation.
Loss of talent
The provision of good emotional wellness support is something that working professionals are increasingly looking at to choose who they want to work with. According to a 2018 survey, 87% of Indian professionals said that workplace wellness programmes are important for them and help them choose between two potential employers.
The cons of losing out on attracting talent are well known and can adversely affect the future success of a company.
Overall, if employee emotional wellness is ignored, it directly affects the company’s bottom line. As per the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy a stunning US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity. India alone is expected to suffer economic losses to the tune of US$ 1.03 trillion between 2012–2030 due to mental health conditions alone. It would be an understatement to say that the economic impact on India Inc is enormous.
What’s more, there is a huge return on investment organisations can reap from investing in employee emotional wellness resources. As per research for every dollar put into the treatment of common mental disorders, there is a return of four times that in improved health and productivity.
It is overwhelmingly obvious that if organisations continue to ignore their employees’ emotional wellness, they run the risk of incurring massive losses both in financial and human capital. On the flip side, any investment made towards ensuring employee emotional wellness is well worth it and an absolute necessity for any and every organisation.
YourDOST helps everyone to become mental health ready.


In a May 10 “Doughnuts and Dialogue” event at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Division Engineer Jay Swain of the North Carolina Department of Transportation updated close to 50 attendees on the I-26 connector project, which is slated to begin construction in 2012.
“The whole goal is to separate I-26 traffic from local traffic,” he explained. “There is chronic congestion due to the intersection of three interstates. That’s the monster we’re trying to tackle with the project.”
Swain acknowledged the work of the Asheville Design Center, a group of volunteer architects that has proposed its own plan for the project (see “Commissioners Spar, then Approve Countywide Zoning,” May 9 Xpress). “We have looked at their model and had some discussions, and are in the process of looking at some specific details,” he said. “Preliminarily, there is concern with some issues about the route they’re suggesting. Hopefully, within 30 days or so we’ll have a very good preliminary view and decide if it is an alternate we should consider.
“Our top priority is to keep on schedule,” Swain explained, noting that in order to begin buying property in 2009 and meet the construction-start goal, DOT has to make a final decision on the project design this December. Highway safety, he said, was also a crucial consideration in the design process.
Asked if the ADC design—which is touted as requiring significantly less land and pavement and fewer bridges than the DOT’s proposals—might find favor due to cost savings, Swain told Xpress: “It is an alternate we have looked at for a few months. Whether that would truly be a reduced cost, we just don’t know yet. We still feel confident about our alternates; whether [the ADC plan] is that low an impact or whether it is worthwhile to pursue, we have to determine.”
As for the ADC suggestion that Asheville would be best served by a pedestrian-friendly bridge with an aesthetically pleasing design, Swain said the state can’t afford it but suggested that if local funding can be found, the DOT might consider such a plan.
Swain fielded a wide range of questions from attendees, both about I-26 and about local roads. He said that DOT is “using technology to move traffic more efficiently” and predicted that drivers will soon notice that computer-coordinated signals on Merrimon and Patton avenues are moving traffic much more smoothly through the city.


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Looking for The Right Bed mattress
Many people are unaware that their mattress is old and doesn’t offer enough assistance, doing you more damage than great. If your mattress interrupts your sleep, so that you feel some firm information or even springs under the material and cushioning, then it’s absolutely the time to it and search using bed mattress scores and evaluations as a guide.
A great mattress does more than providing you a soft comfy place to rest after the long day or a place to snuggle with your liked one. The right mattress may in fact improve your sleep and posture keeping your spinal column in the right position for seven to 9 hours.
If your sleep is worse than it utilized to be a few months back, check for indications of mattress deterioration. To figure out whether you require a new bed mattress, take note of any stiffness or sore muscles or joints when you wake up in the morning. Any friction of the fabrics, unusual noises and if there is a noticeable dip formed by a couple of sleeping bodies on the mattress will tell you that the bed mattress needs to be replaced.
A lot of mattress ratings think about such characteristics of a mattress as density, the product the bed mattress is made of, a guarantee, cost point and special functions such as hypoallergenic qualities, stress-relieving design, and the material of the covering. After carefully studying the client reviews and mattress ratings, this is what many people look for in a mattress:
1. The material.
Organic cotton and soft wool have become incredibly popular among health-conscious buyers. Cotton and wool mattresses are not treated with fire-retarding chemicals needed by law. The mattress must not include any polyester fillings and should be made of pure wool, ideally lamb or alpaca wool or a minimum of latex foam. The perfect bed mattress ought to be dye-free, allergen repellent, hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial. Ideally, the bed mattress must be moisture repellent and flame resistant, too. The bed mattress ought to be encased in unbleached natural cotton. Memory foam bed mattress are extremely rated as the most ideal bed mattress for allergic reaction sufferers, however some people suggested that these mattresses become stiffer in a hot climate.
2. The shape.
Company mattresses offer more support and the most high end designs are doctor-prescribed. In general most customers prefer soft and thick bed mattress which provide more convenience. The most common dream is that the mattress should regain its shape and needs to not flatten with time. People extremely rated mattresses that are durable and are most likely to last many years.
3. The size.
The majority of bed mattress reviewed in mattress ratings are available in twin (single), double, queen, king and Californian economy size. In general, individuals prefer to buy a mattress from a maker that uses all you can possibly imagine sizes.
Your mattress structure is likewise crucial. Preferably, you ought to get it from the very same producer due to the fact that it will extend the life of the mattress. When correctly chosen, bed mattress and structure will keep your spinal column healthy and naturally curved, guaranteeing you have a great sleep and pain-free morning. After a good night sleep on an orthopedic bed mattress your sleep will end up being deeper, and you will have far more energy throughout the day.


Turkish soccer fans throw stuffed animals on the field, vent dissatisfaction with gov’t quake response
Feb 27, 2023, 7:59 AM
The game stopped at four minutes and 17 seconds to correspond with the time the earthquake struck southeastern Turkey — 4:17 a.m. local time on Feb. 6.
Fans showered the stadium with teddy bears and other stuffed toys of all colors and sizes during the match at Vodafone Park.
TURKISH FANS HELP CHILDREN IMPACTED BY EARTHQUAKE 🇹🇷❤ Amazing scenes at Besiktas, as fans flood the pitch with stuffed animals and toys for the thousands of children affected by the tragic earthquake in Turkey. Football as healing, positive force.pic.twitter.com/GinRRIA0il
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) February 26, 2023
These will be sent by Beşiktaş to children impacted by the earthquake, which has killed about 50,000 people across Turkey and Syria.
Players rushed to collect the stuffed animals while the scoreboard screen flashed with the license plate numbers of the eleven Turkish provinces impacted by the earthquake.
Some Besiktas fans also chanted “government resign” in protest against the official response to the disaster, viewed by many in Turkey as being slow and insufficient.
In some areas, people complained that there were no organized relief efforts and that scores of bodies were slow to be collected, causing the stench of death to spread.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s partner in government, the Nationalist Movement Party head Devlet Bahçeli, called for soccer games to be played without fans and ended his Beşiktaş membership in light of the anti-government chants.
On Saturday, Fenerbahçe fans also chanted slogans calling for the government to resign.
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You might be used to checking out at a store and being asked if you’d like to open a credit card. While these credit cards come with really high interest rates and are great tools to tempt you into buying items you don’t need, there is a big perk to store credit cards: they’re more likely to approve people with low credit scores. Just be sure to only use the card to make one small purchase a month and then pay it off on time and in full. Unsubscribe to emails about deals and don’t even carry it around everyday in your wallet if you can’t resist the desire to spend. Read more here.
Omo says that reducing what you spend at restaurants could have a dramatic effect on your finances. "I had a client, a single person, who spent almost $900 a month on food, and the majority of that was eating out. [By] working with this person, I was able to get them to reduce that number by almost 50 percent and put that difference in paying off debt." Plus, in recent years, restaurant prices have been consistently climbing from month to month, according to the Consumer Price Index.
If you are a candidate for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will need to complete mandatory pre-filing credit counseling with an approved credit counseling agency. The cost of this type of credit counseling session is typically $50 to $100. During this meeting, a credit counselor will go over your finances, including your debts and your income, to counsel you on your options.
I was wondering if you could give me a little advice to help raise my credit score within 5-6 months. I have recently paid off all of my collection accounts and was told to get at least two secured credit cards, as I do not have any active credit. The only active credit that I have is my student loans because I am in school all deferred until 2018& 2021, current car loan which I pay on time and a credit card from my credit union (that I pay on time) but it only reports to one bureau (Equifax), bummer!! About a month ago a mortgage broker pulled my credit and my lowest score was about 540 the highest was 590, and he said I needed to increase my score but didn't say how (no advice given). Since having my report pulled I have paid off the collections and have obtained 2 secured credit cards. My credit cards have not been reported to my credit report yet and all of the paid collections have been updated so I'm not sure what my scores are as of know. I am looking to be able to be approved for a home loan in the next 5-6 months with good interest rates. Can someone please give me advice that can possibly help me to raise my score about 80-100 points in this time frame? Also I would like to say that there is a lending company that will give FHA home loans with a credit score of 580 credit score in my area, but not sure if their interest rates are ridiculously high. Would going with this company be a good option?
You could misuse loan funds: A home equity loan can be used for just about anything, and that may be problematic for borrowers with poor spending habits. You may, for instance, want to pay for an upcoming vacation or wedding, but that will only result in more future debt without any return on your investment. Home repairs or renovations are a better use of funds, as they can increase your property value.
The Walmart® Credit Card offers a three-tiered cashback program to benefit avid Walmart shoppers. You receive 3% cash back on Walmart.com purchases (including purchases made on the Walmart app), 2% back on fuel purchases made at Walmart or Murphy USA (excluding Murphy Express) gas stations and 1% at Walmart & anywhere your card is accepted. Your cash back will be issued monthly as a statement credit for all earnings during that period. Note: This card can only be used at Walmart Stores, Walmart Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, Walmart.com, Walmart and Murphy USA Gas Stations and Sam’s Clubs.
You cannot pay down your debt on your own and you continue falling further and further behind. “It makes sense to file bankruptcy when you can no longer keep up with your bills,” said Leslie H. Tayne, a debt resolution attorney and founder of Tayne Law Group, based in Melville, N.Y. “If commercial creditors are breathing down your neck or if you are in danger of losing your home, it may then make sense to file bankruptcy.”
Not only does a Chapter 13 filing require a long-term commitment and an understanding of the impact on your credit, but it also carries an expense, as the filer must pay the court, the trustee and their attorney. Before you consider attempting a Chapter 13 without an attorney, note that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court instruction packet states that it is “… extremely difficult to succeed in a Chapter 11, 12 or 13 case without an attorney.”
The best way to handle this is first pull your credit reports from the three major credit agencies – Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. And this can be done free of charge once every 12-months through the site AnnualCreditReport.com. Go through each of the reports as thoroughly as possible looking for any inaccuracies, like – incorrect information on collections, judgments, balances, new accounts, and payment history.
As we discussed earlier, a major mistake that many people make when trying to repair credit fast is canceling matured credit lines, thinking it will help with fast credit repair. This is extremely counterproductive, and it can decrease your credit score. Look at the five factors one more time: how much does credit history mean? Consider that before you are quick to closing any aged credit line.
While multiple hard inquiries can increase score drops, particularly for those who are new to credit, credit-scoring agencies recognize the importance of rate shopping. As a result, multiple inquiries for student loans that occur with a 14- to 45-day window (depending on the type of credit score) only count as a single inquiry when your score is being calculated.
After getting approved for refinancing, the new loan may be reported to the credit bureaus, which could lower your average age of accounts. Your other loans will be paid off, but they could stay on your credit reports for up to 10 more years. Your overall installment-loan debt will stay the same, and as long as you continue to make on-time payments, your score may improve over time.
The Bank of America® Travel Rewards Credit Card for Students allows you to earn unlimited 1.5 points for every $1 you spend on all purchases everywhere, every time and no expiration on points. This is a simple flat-rate card that doesn’t require activation or paying on time to earn the full amount of points per dollar, like the other two cards mentioned above. If you plan to do a semester abroad or often travel outside the U.S., this card is a good choice since there is no foreign transaction fee. Students with a Bank of America® checking or savings account can experience the most benefits with this card since you receive a 10% customer points bonus when points are redeemed into a Bank of America® checking or savings account. And, Preferred Rewards clients can increase that bonus 25%-75%.Read our roundup of the best student credit cards.
bad idea they kill you in fees and unsecured does nothing for your credit . I found a jewery store on line that has you put %50 down and then make payment on the rest . and they report it . unsucured credit cards are bad news they don't help just make the banks alot of money . for example the person said transfer to a better card and leave the old one open . yeah if you want to pay a bunch of monthly and yearly fees .
Consolidating the debt probably won’t hurt your credit scores over the long run, but there could be a short-term impact from the new loan with a balance. So I can’t guarantee that your scores won’t dip when you do this. If your scores are strong enough to get the lease now you may want to go ahead and do that. If not you may be taking something of a chance – it could go either way. Will Debt Consolidation Help or Hurt Your Credit?
There is no magic ratio that is “good” but generally if your balances on any of your cards start creeping above 20 – 25% of your available credit, you may see an impact on your scores. Have you checked your credit scores to see how this factor is impacting your credit? Here’s how to check and monitor your credit score for free. As for the new account, it may have an impact on your score but usually for most people that levels out once the bills are paid on time for a few months. If it will save you a good chunk of money it may be worth it!
If you do not make your payment on time, most credit cards will immediately hit you with a steep late fee. Once you are 30 days late, you will likely be reported to the credit bureau. Late payments can have a big, negative impact on your score. Once you are 60 days late, you can end up losing your low balance transfer rate and be charged a high penalty interest rate, which is usually close to 30%. Just automate your payments so you never have to worry about these fees.
In some cases, it might be difficult to determine what to include as far as supporting documentation goes — that’s another way a credit repair company can help you. For example, if you’re a victim of identity theft and a fraudulent account is appearing on your credit report, it can be tough to prove it isn’t yours since you naturally don’t have any documents relating to the account.
There is the option to apply for the Cash Back Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card from Michigan State FCU or the Platinum Visa Card from Michigan State FCU. The Platinum Visa Card from Michigan State FCU has a lower ongoing APR at 8.90% APR - 16.90% variable, compared to the 12.90% APR - 17.90% variable APR for the Cash Back Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card from Michigan State FCU which can earn 1% cash back on all purchases. Anyone can join the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union by first becoming a member of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. However, this comes at a high fee of $30 for one year.
Like credit builder loans, secured credit cards are an easy way to build or rebuild credit history. The application process is the same, but secured credit cards require a deposit between $50 and $300 into a separate account. The bank then issues a line of credit that is typically equal to the deposit, allowing you to build a credit history without putting the lender at risk.
Your debt doesn’t qualify for bankruptcy. Not all types of debt qualify for bankruptcy, which is why it’s not a solution for everyone. Cole said her company receives many inquiries about student loan debt because many people don’t realize student loan debt is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Other types of debt that do not qualify for bankruptcy include alimony, child support, most taxes and debts resulting from fraud.
If a collector contacts you, they could be breaking the law as they try to get you to repay debts. Rheingold said one common fraud is debt collection companies buying past-due debt for extremely low prices at “debt auctions” and then trying to collect it. Often, the debt collection company only has a little information about the debtor and no information about the actual debt. If you don’t pay, however, they may try to take you to court.
Next, pay the balances due on any collection or charged-off accounts. Paying what you owe will not immediately cause a significant improvement in your credit score, but anyone considering granting you a loan or new credit will want to see that you did pay what you owed, even if it was late. Lastly, pay down balances on your open credit card accounts to between 30 and 50 percent of your credit limit. Even better, pay them off in full, and pay them in full each month thereafter. Low balances relative to your limit will add points to your score.
All very good information.... but I am not sure that getting a credit offer with a pre approval doesn't recheck your credit when you actually apply. Every credit card I signed up for did a credit inquiry.... however.... I really like your advice about adding your daughter to your accounts... this doesnt put a hard inquiry on her credit report and it makes it look like the card is hers. She doesn't even have to use it but it will make her score jump. Great advice
Rapid rescoring is a little-known strategy explained by credit guru Liz Pulliam Weston in her book, "Your Credit Score: Your Money and What's at Stake." Unlike credit repair services, which are almost always a scam, rapid rescoring is a legitimate way to improve your credit score in as little as a few hours – if there are verifiable inaccuracies on your credit report. For rapid rescoring to work, you must have proof that negative items on your credit report are incorrect.
Getting negative and inaccurate information off of your credit reports is one of the fastest ways to see an improvement in your scores. Since credit bureaus have to respond and resolve a dispute within 30 days (there are a few exceptions that may extend this to 45 days), it’s a short timeline. Especially when consumers want to buy a house, get a new car, or open up a new credit card soon and don’t have the time to wait to build good credit in other ways.
Rebuilding your credit history can take anywhere between a couple of months and a couple of years, depending on the extent of the damage. If your score is damaged because you have lots of debt, missed payments in the past or because you went through a bankruptcy, the improvement process will likely be measured in years. After all, negative information remains on your credit report for seven to ten years, and you can’t fully recover until it’s gone. You may escape the “bad credit” range well before the negative information gets removed, though, by offsetting the negative information with positive developments. You can learn more about how long it takes to rebuild your credit, and you can find some additional tips on how to speed up the process at: https://wallethub.com/edu/rebuild-credit/19613/.
If your credit score is pretty good, but not good enough to get you the interest rate you want, you may be able to improve it by taking out a small loan and repaying it as promised – in other words, by adding some positive activity to your credit history. Also, because installment loans add to your mix of credit, obtaining one might improve your score.
The FCRA section 605(c)(1) states; The 7-year period… shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection (internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action.
Self Lender, based in Austin, Texas, is designed to help consumers increase their financial health. Working in partnership with multiple banks, Self Lender offers a credit-builder account that is essentially a CD-backed installment loan. In other words, you open a CD with the bank and they extend a line of credit to you for the same amount. When you make payments, they report it to the credit bureaus.
We’ll explain each of the four pillars of credit repair in detail below. Just remember, each step on its own will not be enough to completely fix your credit. Credit repair, after all, is like peeling an onion: You have to peel away a few layers before you get to the good stuff. But we’ll try our best to make sure your credit recovery doesn’t bring you to tears.
“Credit repair leverages your legal right to three standards: Credit reports must be 100% accurate, entirely fair, and fully substantiated,” Padawer said. “Too many lesser credit repair companies skip over those last two standards — which involve communicating with your creditors — in favor of depending upon simple credit bureau disputes by themselves.”
While your credit score may suffer if you’re falling behind on monthly payments before you get your debt management plan set up, starting your plan should provide some relief. Your credit score should increase as you begin making regular monthly payments and your debt balances drop. Experian does note that you may see some negative side effects when accounts are closed, usually due to changes with your credit utilization rate or credit mix.
Lenders usually look at your credit score for both a debt consolidation loan and a home equity loan. However, sometimes lenders can be more lenient with debt consolidation loans in terms of your credit score; oftentimes, borrowers can have less than stellar credit and still be approved for a personal loan or debt consolidation loan. However, those with excellent credit will be more likely to obtain lower interest rates with debt consolidation loans than those who have fair to poor credit.
Also, after the payment plan is done, a completed Chapter 13 bankruptcy can show on your credit report for up to seven years. As Albaugh noted, however, a filer will usually have already negatively impacted their credit rating through charge-offs, delinquencies and repossessions before moving on to bankruptcy. In that case, Chapter 13 can actually help the credit restoration process and limit the amount of damage their score will incur.
You have the right to dispute any information in your credit report that's inaccurate, incomplete, or you believe can't be verified. When you order your credit report, you'll receive instructions on how to dispute credit report information. Credit reports ordered online typically come with instructions for making disputes online, but you can also make disputes over the phone and through the mail.
Great advice! There is only one issue and I am honestly hoping this is just an unclear explation because I would be quite surprised that you got this wrong considering your line of work... Once a debt is charged off, it stays charged off. It can not be "re-activated", "re-aged" or "re-" anything. The law states that the Statute of Limitations (SOL) is fixed at the point which the debt is charged off and it stays the same no matter what. This won't change your credit score unless you can have that line of information removed from your credit report. A charged off debt stays a charged off debt whether you are paying on it or not.
One of the biggest mistakes that any borrower can ever make is trying to dispute their entire credit report. Typically, traditional credit repair companies will utilize this tactic; however, it has been proven very risky and potentially debilitating to the overall purpose. By disputing your entire report, you may remove some of positive aspects that are boosting your score.
As part of the bankruptcy completion, there are two courses you need to take. The first is the pre-filing credit counseling and the second is the pre-discharge debtor education, which is a financial management course before you make your final bankruptcy plan payment. In taking both courses now, before you file, you can learn about a variety of options for debt consolidation and ways to rework your budget and re-prioritize your spending. It’s possible that this re-education can give you the skills and resources you need to create a personal plan for organizing and tackling your debt without filing for bankruptcy.
Yes, consistancy of paying bills on time is critical to your score, and having available credit and not using more than 30% on each credit card shows responsibility..ive sat down amd talked to somebody who specializes in credit and credit repar, a legit professiinal..dont get more than 2 or 3 secured credit cards, dint spend more than 30% on each one and whatever you spend pay off right away..a vehicle loan can help some to..jyst live within your means and be responsible and your score will climb.there is no overnight fix, you just have to build cr3dit history, everybody does..640 is bottom line score a top banker told ke, 680 is much better, and 720 is much more easy to work with, 750 or higher is pretty good shape and you will get better offers..i was younger and made key mistakes and economy recession hurt a lot..but get back on the horse and get grinding away to bring your score back up..lifes much more easy being able to get loans for a home, car, whatever..im planning on buying a home in 2017 ..but no rush because i wanna really do my best on doimg my home work and educating myself on making the very best deal on a home..
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A landscape dotted with castles, mountains, lakes and charming villages, the Aragonese Pyrenees is an under-the-radar destination that provides a great escape for everyone from history buffs to adrenaline junkies. Highlights include the medieval buildings in Jaca, skiing at Formigal and the Mallos de Riglos rock formations to name but a few. After a day exploring everything this dramatic province has to offer, settle in at our selection of the best boutique hotels in the region, from 17th-century mansions to rustic boltholes.
In a bid to blend in with its rural surroundings, this five-room hotel was rebuilt using traditional stone from the original farm buildings. But inside, the place is geared to the 21st-century traveller, with modern furnishings and up-to-date amenities. The property is set on the outskirts of a hamlet, just a short drive from the stunning mountain ranges of the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, where, with its stunning rock formations, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Arizona rather than Aragón. Hotel Tierra Buxo also has an outdoor pool and restaurant to relax in after a day of exploring. Be sure to ask for a table on the terrace so you can feast on the views along with a spread of hearty local cuisine – Spanish hotels should mean Spanish food, after all.
A 15th-century country retreat, once owned by a member of the Aragonese royal family, Posada al Vent has been tastefully restored and transformed into a charming boutique bolthole. Set between the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and the Mediano Reservoir, the hotel offers a plethora of activities, from hiking routes to wine tours, white water rafting to caving. Rest and recuperate in the rustic-chic rooms, dressed simply in white linens and original wooden furniture. If you fancy arriving in style, the hotel is near the Sobrarbe aerodrome and offers free transfer services.
With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, the village of Sos del Rey Católico is the ideal Aragonese base for history buffs, and where better to lay your head than a hotel housed in a noble 17th-century mansion? El Peiron, tucked away in the winding streets of the village, lives and breathes its regal past. Thirteen rooms feature original stonework alongside walls adorned with carved wood, and even the breakfast room oozes an old-world feel. Soak up the medieval atmosphere in the village or head out to discover the many castles and monasteries dotted around the surrounding landscape.
For a jaw-dropping location and some artistic flair, head to Hotel La Casueña. The eight-room hotel sits on the banks of the Lanuza Reservoir in the Pyrenean village of Lanuza and was designed by local artist Vicente García Plana. The designer took inspiration from literature and the natural surroundings and a sense of fun abounds. A mosaic of colour adorns each of the ceilings, with burnt reds and rich turquoises creating a warm ambience. Ask for the superior room for breathtaking views of the Panticosa mountain. Before heading off to discover the surrounding countryside, take some time to wander around the picture-perfect streets of Lanuza.
Nestled in the foothills of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park is the Monasterio de Boltana. Housed inside a superbly restored 17th-century monastery, it’s certainly one of the more historic Spanish hotels. The renovated rooms pay homage to the its past, complete with antique furniture and embroidered fabrics. Making the most of its location at the gateway to the national park, the hotel has its own bicycle centre and can organise a range of activities, from whitewater rafting to horse riding. After days filled with adventure, relax in the outdoor pool or spa, surrounded by the most stunning backdrop of all.
This design-forward boutique hotel is as stylish as it is environmentally conscious. The Hotel Terra Bonansa was built to work with nature, reducing its energy consumption by privileging natural materials such as wood and glass, and by using biofuel. The rooms all have large bay windows which offer sweeping views of the Pyrenees and the verdant valleys. The hotel restaurant serves dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, and there’s a spa area opening up onto the garden.
Located in the town of Benasque, at the foot of the Cerler ski resort, the Hotel Selba d’Ansils is the perfect place for a long weekend or week-long stay in the mountains. There are just 13 rooms in the hotel, but the pick of these are the three suites which come with their own jacuzzi, gas-fire insets and private terrace. In the warmer months, guests can appreciate the peace and quiet of the Pyrenees from the large outdoor garden with its sun loungers and outdoor pool.
This quirky boutique hotel was inspired by the travels of owners Jennifer and José Luis, who pursued their passion for outdoor sports across many parts of Asia and Africa before returning to Spain. Each of the rooms is themed around a different country or region, although those wanting to fully embrace being in the mountains will prefer the two Pyrenees-themed rooms. José Luis is a qualified mountain sports specialist and can advise on everything from cross-country skiing to canyoneering.
If you have a penchant for kitsch then Hotel Almud will bring a smile to your face. From the rather rustic dining area with its patterned tablecloths, chunky wooden furniture and low-hanging ruched lampshades, to the period-inspired bedrooms with their matching bed covers and antique bedposts, the deçor here is a delight. Hotel Almud is located in the Tena valley and is an ideal base from which to enjoy the many outdoor activities the mountains offer, including the Formigal ski resort, considered one of the best in the country.
Located not far from the town of Jaca, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Hotel Barosse is an adults-only hotel ideal for a romantic getaway. The rooms each have their own unique theme and decor, and some have large bathtubs in the room, while all come with the possibility of booking a private session in the jacuzzi and sauna. In the winter months, you’ll be as snug as a bug thanks to the underfloor heating and the flickering open fire chimney.
This family-run boutique chalet is located close to the medieval town of Lárrede on the edges of a valley carved out by the River Gállego. The rooms strike the right balance between rustic charm and contemporary elegance, while the panoramic terrace offers breathtaking vistas of the valley and town framed by the surrounding mountain peaks. The hotel restaurant serves contemporary Spanish cuisine that’s a cut above your average mountain fare, and inspired by local flavours and produce.
Tara Jessop contributed additional reporting to this article.
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A Lake Orion chiropractic doctor will be able to help you if you are suffering with the painful condition called sciatica. This occurs when the large sciatic nerve becomes inflamed. It causes intense pain and tenderness which radiates from the buttocks, through the thigh and down the leg and foot.
A slipped lumbar disc can often be the cause. This can happen if you suddenly bend or turn. The pain becomes more intense when you stand, sit or strain. Going to the toilet, sneezing or coughing can be intolerable. The pain is often accompanied by numbness, weakness in one leg, or ‘pins and needles’.
You can even be completely incapacitated when there is pressure on the sciatic nerve. Just moving from one room to another is a mission and you will probably have to take time off work. A simple movement feels like an electrical shock. Don’t wait until it gets this bad. See a chiropractor as soon as possible.
During the first consultation, you will be asked a number of health-related questions. After this, the chiropractor will give you a physical exam, paying particular attention to the legs and spine. This will enable him or her to assess your reflexes, flexibility, muscle strength and mobility. If the condition is severe, a CT or MRI scan may be required.
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Space Heater Safety for Large or Small Rooms
Space heaters are a great investment when it comes to heating a room or a number of rooms. These structures are not only portable but also compact, offering any user the convenience of keeping warm in extreme conditions without having to worry about high electricity bills. They can also be used in heating rooms where there is inadequate distribution of heat from other forms of heaters. Since they are available in different types and designs, users need to consider the pros and cons of each before they purchase them.
For starters, users need to consider the size of the space heaters they need. This decision is determined by the type and size of room. Small rooms will need a small space heater and vice versa. Buyers do not need to worry about choosing the right size because the space heaters come with a chart containing details on sizes of heaters to act as a guideline in helping them select the size that is appropriate for their rooms.
The best space heater for a large room are available in different types and the user need to consider them before making their choice. They can select from electric heaters or from non-electric heaters. Non-electric heaters require the home to have vents and therefore if the installation of vents in any home is not practical, users should opt for the Electric space heaters. Those using these electric space heaters should ensure that they have kept a wide space around the heater and away from furniture or drapes.
The other things to consider when purchasing the Space heaters are the features that come with it. The first to check out for is the presence of the multiple speed blowers, as this would ensure that the heater is able to work at different speed depending on the user’s circumstances. The other factor to consider is the adjustable thermostats. This allows the heater to regulate itself while working such that when the heat is too much, it switches itself off. In addition to this, they should also check out the noise level of heaters and opt for the ones that are quiet, especially for night use.
The other thing that will guide the users when selecting Space heaters is the cost. The cost depends on a number of things including the features it has and the model. Users need to know that the more the features in a space heater the higher the cost and vice versa. The type of heater will also affect the price in that, electric heaters will cost less as compared to kerosene and propane space heaters but will still depend on the wattage, model as well as the features.
With these guidelines, the users can now select the type of heater that would work for them. They should also ensure that they carry out an assessment of what they require in these devices to make the selection an easy one. These space heaters are not only great money savers but also effective and users need to use them as directed, in order to avoid accidents in and around the home.
This type of a space heater comes in a variety of unique designs and it is used for the house warming purpose. It works by producing hot air that warms the house by rising up and causing the cooler air to lower towards the floor, being a good source of proper heat circulation in a room. In this case, the water and oil filled heaters are the mostly used due to their efficiency and they are warm to the touch.
This type of space heater is used in mainly warming up people but not the air. This space heater works by providing warmth to the people sitting in front of the heater, and they do so in a convenient manner. If one prefers faster heating, this heater will be the best choice. However, there are certain dangers that limit the use of this heater. The heater can be a fire threat to the people and animals, especially when used near highly flammable or combustible items. To sum it up, it is always advisable to take care and exercise caution when using these heaters close to flammable items.
This type of heater works in a way that it serves the purpose of both the radiant and convention heaters. This type of space heater uses a fan in heat distribution in a room but is on the other hand not efficient as compared to the other heater types. They are efficient when used in homes.
Look For Safety Features
Tip 1. Read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels before using your portable electric heater.
Tip 2. DO NOT leave operating heater unattended and always unplug heater when not in use.
Tip 3. DO NOT use your heater with a power strip or extension cord. Overheating of a power strip or extension cord could result in a fire.
Tip 4. String out cords on top of area rugs or carpeting. Placing anything, including furniture, on top of the cord may damage it.
Tip 5. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least three feet from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear. DO NOT block heater’s air intake or exhaust source.
Tip 6. Keep flammable materials away from the heater.
Tip 7. Unless the heater is designed for outdoor use or in bathrooms, DO NOT use in damp or wet areas. Parts in the heater may be damaged by moisture.
Tip 8. Check periodically for a secure plug/outlet fit. If the plug does not fit snugly into the outlet or if the plug becomes very hot, the outlet may need to be replaced. Check with a qualified electrician to replace the outlet.
Tip 9. Unplug the heater when not in use by pulling the plug straight out from the outlet. Inspect the heater’s cord periodically. DO NOT use a heater with a damaged cord.
Tip 10. DO NOT plug any other electrical device into the same outlet as your heater. This could result in overheating.
Tip 11. Heaters should be kept away from children and not be placed in a child’s room without supervision.
Tip 12. Place heater on a level, flat surface. Only use heater on table tops when specified by the manufacturer. DO NOT place your heater on furniture. It could fall, dislodging or breaking parts in the heater.
When talking about space heater selection, safety is of the utmost importance! Look for heaters with the following safety features:
- Overheat Protection that shuts the heater off of it gets too hot.
- Tip-Over Switch that shuts the heater off it it is knocked over.
- Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) Certification to ensure the heater meets safety standards.
- Controllable Thermostat helps to avoid overheating a room and wasting energy.
Safety Advice From The National Fire Protection Association:
- Do not leave a space heater unattended while it is plugged in.
- Never use a space heater in a child’s room.
- Keep the air intake and outlet clear.
- Take care to run the electrical chord on top of carpeting and rugs. This prevents abrading.
- Remember, plugging electic heaters into the same outlet as other electrical appliances could cause overheating.
- Do not operate an electricla heater near paint, gas cans, matches, or lighters.
How To Prevent Space Heater Accidents:
1. Place your space heater on a level setting, to prevent it from tipping over.
2. Be sure to keep your space heater at least 3 feet away from all flammable objects like curtains and furniture.
3. Keep your space heater in a dry place. Unless the heater is specificcally designed for operation in moist environments, do not use a space heater outside or in a bathroom.


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To revive a boring couscous I add pistachios and lemon zest. The pistachios add crunchiness and flavour and are amazing toasted.
I always buy pistachios from Bronte, Sicily. It is situated next to the Etna Volcano, the mix of the lava and the sun gives the pistachios a special flavour.
This recipes is one of the way I use a boiled chicken after I made my chicken stock. You can find more recipes in the article: 4 Quick and Healthy Dinner Ideas: Reviving a Boiled Chicken
Couscous with Roasted Pistachios
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cube of chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon zest optional
- 1/4 cup peeled pistachios
- Season 1 cup of couscous with extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1 cup of boiling water and a cube of chicken stock
- Toast the pistachios in a hot pan over the stove, keeping a close eye as they can burn very quickly.
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To justify my addiction to Pinterest I have made it a goal to make baking/cooking/crafting things I spend hours pinning on there a regular around my apartment. One of my firsts was this baked pasta dish ... we liked it so much we made it twice in two weeks! It was great because not only did I get to use my new Martha Stewart baking dish, but it stores so well in the fridge so I made it on a Monday of a very busy week and we had dinner for the next two nights :)
Martha Stewart Claims this is the "World's Best Macaroni and Cheese"
Don't get me wrong, it was delicious - and we loved the added spice - but we're not sold that the world can't do better :)
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Pashinyan Fires Tsarukian Bloc and ARF Ministers, Governors
The political uproar in Armenia’s National Assembly that sparked a mass protest with tens of thousands of demonstrators blocking the parliament building ended on Tuesday with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meeting with political factions in the legislature and, after nearly two hours, emerging to announce that parliamentary factions had pledged to not impede snap parliamentary elections, which Pashinyan said should take place in the first half of December.
Pashinyan called for the people to take to the streets after the Republican Party of Armenia on Tuesday called an emergency session of parliament and in an unprecedented voice vote managed to alter a key provision in the law to thwart efforts for holding snap parliamentary elections, one of Pashinyan’s key priorities. On Tuesday he called for the elections to be held in early December.
All members of parliament who attended the emergency session were locked in the parliament building and could not leave.
Former President Serzh Sarkisian’s Republican Party of Armenia introduced a motion, authored by deputy parliament speaker Arpine Hovhannisyan, whereby the parliament would not dissolve itself in the event that the prime minister resigns and the parliament fails to elect a new leader after two attempts or in two weeks—a constitutional provision that would abet snap elections.
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The Republican Party of Armenia’s version stipulates that if the parliament is unable to elect a prime minister and is unable to convene its sessions due to unforeseen obstacles, it would simply be in recess and not be dissolved. The motion was approved with 67 votes in a hand vote—an unusual step by parliament—by the Republican Party of Armenia, the businessman Gagik Tsarukian’s bloc and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. The only faction that opposed the measure was the Yelk bloc, affiliated with Pashinyan.
After Pashinyan met with the parliamentary factions at the parliament speaker, Ara Babloyan’s office late on Tuesday night, he was greeted by the thousands of protesters who stood vigil at the National Assembly compound and briefed them on his perception of the talks.
“Today we demonstrated that early elections are a pan-Armenian demand and the political forces that oppose this demand in essence, will be declaring war against their own people. My impression is that our colleagues from the Republican Party of Armenia, the ARF and the Tsarukyan bloc have realized this message,” Pashinyan emphasized.
He explained that while he wished for a written memorandum of understanding, the other political factions gave him verbal agreements that they would not introduce their own candidate when Pashinyan resigns to start the snap election process.
Pashinyan said that he explained to the parliament members that if the other political parties put forth a prime minister candidate, “they have to realize that they would be going against the peoples’ wish. It would not be the most intelligent option. It will have a negative effect.”
He said he justified holding the parliamentary vote as soon as possible would enable Armenia to entangle itself from what he called “a political crisis plaguing the nation.”
Pragmatically speaking, he said, early to mid December would be the most logical time, given that parliament needs 14 days from the day he submits his resignation, explaining that per the Constitution, another 30 to 40 days were required to hold a vote.
Pashinyan said he would resign in the coming days, but, in accordance with the Constitution, he will continue to carry out the duties of the prime minister until the snap elections. He reminded the crowd that he would be traveling to Paris Thursday to attend Charles Aznavour funeral, where he will be joined by President Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working with to the United States and with whom Pashinyan said, he has been in continued contact throughout the day
In a fiery speech during the rally before he headed to parliament, Pashinyan fired the ministers and governors representing the Tsarukyan bloc and the ARF.
The ARF Supreme Council of Armenia issued an statement calling back its ministers–Agriculture Minister Arthur Khachatryan and Economic Development Minister Artsvik Minasyan–as well as the governors of two provinces from the government ahead of Pashinyan’s announcement.
“Taking into consideration the tense and divisive atmosphere, the ARF is calling it representatives in the government back,” said ARF Supreme Council of Armenia chairman Arsen Hambartsoumyan.
“Today we have to speak about the new political situation in Armenia and its solution. Yesterday and today a shameful bill was hastily introduced by the members of parliement representing the Republican Party of Armenia, and supported by the Tsarukyan bloc and the ARF, the aim of which is very clear: carry out counter-revolution in Armenia by blocking the opportunities of holding early parliamentary elections. And yes, the adoption of this bill is a conspiracy against the highest power of Armenia – the people of Armenia,” said Pashinyan during a rally in front of the prime minister’s headquarters earlier on Tuesday night.
Pashinyan told the thousands gathered at the prime minister’s headquarters on 26 Baghramyan Avenue that he will resign his post, as soon as the dismissals of the ARF and Tsarukian ministers come into force. His resignation would spark the process of electing a new parliament.
“When the decision of dismissing the aforementioned ministers and governors come into effect, I will resign from the post of prime minister immediately, so that no one thinks that I am clinging to the prime ministerial post. After that, the parliament must elect a new prime minister after 7+1 days. If a prime minister isn’t elected, another 7+1 days must pass, during which a new prime minister may be elected. If it [the parliament] does not elect a prime minister during this period, early elections of parliament will take place,” explained Pashinyan.
“If it turns out that the people are calling for early elections of parliament, we, together with the people, will be able to not allow the parliament to elect a new prime minister. But after resigning I will continue carrying out the duties of prime minister, according to the Constitution,” Pashinyan added.
Pashinyan called on President Sarkissian to not sign the measure that was adopted by parliament on Tuesday.
“The president must either sign the bill or apply to the Constitutional Court to question its constitutionality. I think you will authorize me to address President Armen Sarkissian from here right now to [urge him to] not sign this measure and appeal to the Constitutional Court,” said Pashinyan before heading to the National Assembly to hold negotiations with lawmakers that have been barricaded inside the legislature.
Before the Republican Party of Armenia convened the special session of parliament, Pashinyan had told reporters that snap parliamentary elections would take place in December.
“We must note that after the recent developments early elections of parliament will take place in Armenia in 2018 December. Direct democratic government will be established in Armenia. If it turns out that I am not the people’s representative in the status of prime minister, then elections won’t take place, but if it turns out that I am the people’s representative in the status of prime minister, then elections will take place,” said Pashinyan referring to the law that if parliament elects a new prime minister the parliament will not dissolve and the country would be led by the elected leader.
Because the current constitution does not have any other provision for the parliament to dissolve itself, Pashinyan’s only recourse to stage snap elections is for parliament to not elect a leader after two attempts or within two weeks of a resignation. The Republican Party of Armenia’s bill thwarted that constitutional provision.


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TAMPA, Fla. — According to Niche, a Tampa suburb has been recognized as the best place to live in the state of Florida. Niche recently released its list of 2023’s Best Suburbs to Live in Florida, and several Tampa suburbs secured spots in the top 10 rankings.
Out of all the suburbs, Westchase emerged as the number one choice in the Sunshine State. With a population of 24,185 residents, Westchase received an outstanding A+ grade for its excellent public schools, vibrant nightlife, diverse community, strong healthcare facilities, and ample employment opportunities.
Niche provided some key statistics for Westchase, including a median home value of $380,100 and a median rent of $1,698. The median household income in the neighborhood was reported to be $103,521.
Residents who shared their experiences and opinions on Niche described Westchase as a beautiful “one-stop shop.” One resident expressed their contentment, stating, “Beautiful community to live in. I’m a native Tampan, and this is my second time living here, and hopefully the last time I will ever move.”
Apart from Westchase, two other Tampa suburbs, namely Keystone and Pebble Creek, also secured places in the top 10 list of Florida’s best suburbs to live in.

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It was a culmination, that election, of two generations of political struggle, and Lynch was the culminator.
I think it is a great focal point for the culmination of two years of politicking that has brought us to this point.
When the pop group had its Grammy revoked in 1990, it was the culmination of the greatest lip-syncing scam of all time.
His apparent suicide was likely the culmination of a brutal daily battle with severe depression that he shared with millions.
This year, Ashura, the culmination of the mourning ceremonies, will fall on December 27.
This is the reason why the culmination is usually set well along toward the conclusion of the story.
Thus she sends him on beyond herself, and reaches her culmination in this Book.
The building of towers and churches with horses brings the mental confusion of the child to its culmination.
It will be noted that the date of culmination is given in almost every case.
The culmination of a speech is in its peroration; of a poem in its incorporated envoi.


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May 2017—KINDIA, Guinea—Marie Sylla has been a midwife for more than 15 years now at the maternity center of the regional hospital in Kindia, in the northeast of Conakry. As the head midwife, she has always been on the front line of efforts to protect the lives of children and women whose mortality rates are some of the highest in the world.
Sylla uses downtime between deliveries to teach expecting mothers in the waiting area about proper nutrition and the importance of prenatal care. This has helped build a good rapport between her and the pregnant women seeking treatment.
According to Sylla, the maternity center now treats about 50 pregnant women each month, after overcoming patients’ earlier distrust of the facility.
“Before, it was not easy for us. Patients complained that prenatal consultation was free, but we still collect money from them. There was a profound distrust between them and us. But we had to ask them for money to buy drugs and other basic medical supplies for a smooth delivery because we lacked adequate medical supplies. But today, all that is history. We are friends again,” said Sylla.
Upgrades to the facility provided by USAID have resulted in markedly improved services and more patients.
“Expecting mothers are coming to hospital in good number now because those who come from remote villages and deliver safely inform the most reluctant ones of the positive changes here,” added Sylla.
In 2015, USAID, through its Health Service Delivery project, intervened to rehabilitate the regional hospital and provide it with critical equipment.
“In the past, if you had two women giving birth at the same time, you had to use one set of tools for both women, one after the other,” says Sylla. “That was very difficult and unsafe. Now we have enough sets of tools that can be sterilized after use. Women used to give birth on the floor because there were no beds and we used lamps and flashlights during the delivery because of the frequent power cuts and our standby generator was often without fuel.”
Other assistance provided by USAID includes specialized equipment to deliver babies of HIV-positive women, solar panels to ensure an auxiliary power supply, water tanks to supplement the water supply, and renovated bathrooms in delivery rooms.
“Visitors used to invade us here before, but they now have a waiting area where it is mandatory for them to stay, giving the patients more privacy,” added Sylla.
Working with the Government of Guinea to help reduce child and maternal mortality is one of the priority areas for USAID’s programs in the post-Ebola recovery period in Guinea. The Health Service Delivery and Health Communication Capacity Collaborative projects have trained more than 700 health workers and have rehabilitated and equipped four hospitals and 14 health facilities with modern medical equipment to provide high-impact maternal and child health services.


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Introduction In the light of evidence for the increased heat shock proteins (HSP) expression in neurodegenerative disorders, the presence of the adaptive humoral response of the immune system can be expected. The aim of the study was to check whether Parkinson 's disease (PD) has the ability to elicit immune response against small heat shock proteins. Methods IgG and IgM autoantibodies against alpha B-crystallin were assessed in 26 PD patients 26 healthy subjects. For the assessment of anti-HSP IgG autoantibodies serum samples from 31 parkinsonian patients and 31 healthy control subjects were collected. Serum samples from PD patients and healthy control subjects were collected twice, at baseline and after mean of 13 months follow up. Results Both IgM and IgG autoantibodies against alpha β-crystallin in PD patients were significantly higher compared to healthy controls (p<0.05). We also found statistically significant increase in antibodies titers against alpha β-crystallin over the time of 13 months, both for IgG (p = 0.021) and for IgM (p<0.0001). Additionally, PD patients presented higher levels of anti-HSP IgG autoantibodies than healthy controls (p = 0.02). Conclusions Increase of IgG and IgM autoantibodies against alpha B-crystallin in PD patients over time may suggest their involvement in the disease pathogenesis and progression. Further studies are required to confirm the role of this antibody as a biomarker of the disease progression.
Papuć, E., Kurys-Denis, E., Krupski, W., & Rejdak, K. (2015). Humoral response against small heat shock proteins in Parkinson’s disease. PLoS ONE, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0115480


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Since Covrprice.com came on the scene, they have become a go to spot for watching eBaytrends on comics. They scour thousands of eBay sales to cultivate data to spotlight the hottest selling comics. Here is this week’s Top Ten Comics: (Please note, potential spoilers do follow, and, these results are for auction that closed last week. )
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#10 DARK REIGN YOUNG AVENGERS #1 | MARVEL | 2009 Speculating on content can be fun and it can also sting. Before LOKI on Disney+ started, most speculation pointed to other key books featuring a female Loki. One of the outlier books on that list was this first appearance of the new The Enchantress, which turned out to be the winner of them all (as of now). As most know by now (LOKI spoiler), The Enchantress aka Sylvie Lushton, appeared on LOKI episode 2. This first appearance is now on fire and sold 44 copies with a 7-day trend of 102% and had a high sale of $535 for a CGC 9.8.
#9 STRAY DOGS #1 SILENCE OF THE LAMBS VARIANT | IMAGE | 2021 This series is on fire. The horror homage covers are a huge hit and multiple covers are rocketing up in price. One of these hot covers is this Silence of the Lambs variant. It sold 26 copies, had a 7-day trend of 176% and had a high sale of $605 for a CGC 9.8.
#8 THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #1 | DC | 2021 Keeping with the horror theme, James Tynion’s new series THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE is a holdover from last week’s TOP 10. This week it sold 51 copies, had a 7-day trend of 102% and had a high raw sale of $21.
#7 VENOM #9 | MARVEL | 2018 Since it’s still pretty recent, we’ll continue to refrain from spoilers… though the fact that Dylan Brock’s first appearance is suddenly spiking is directly connected to Donnie Cate’s last issue on Venom #200. It sold 43 copies, had a 7-day trend of 123% and had a high sale of $500 for a CGC 9.8.
#6 SPAWN’S UNIVERSE #1 BOOTH SKETCH 1:50 VARIANT | IMAGE | 2021 With all the heat around Spawn, fans were all over this issue that sets the table for the 4 new Spawn spinoff series. This 1:50 is pretty tough to find and sold 67 copies, had a 7-day trend of 85% and had a high raw sale of $130.
#5 USAGI YOJIMBO #20 | IDW | 2021 Another holdover from last week. This issue’s introduction of a new recurring character, Yukichi Yamamoto, has captured the market’s attention. It sold 51 copies, had a 7-day trend of 113% and had a high raw sale of $29.
#4 MARVEL SUPER-HEROES SECRET WARS #3 | MARVEL |1984 Announced a few weeks ago, Jameela Jamil’s casting as the SHE-HULK villain Titania has been steadily moving copies. This week the new moved 32 copies, had a 7-day trend of 196% and had a high sale of $203 for a CGC 9.6.
#3 STRAY DOGS #1 | IMAGE | 2021 Last week raw copies for this hot series spiked to over $100 with 55 copies sold and a 7-day trend of 163%. However, it’s the fact that a CGC 9.8 hit a new high of $410 that has everyone kicking themselves for passing this series over.
#2 MADAME XANADU #1 | DC | 1981 HBO and DC are slowly building towards their JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK series with last week’s announcement that DC Comics has a Madame Xanadu series in the works with Bad Robot. This news helped her solo series move 47 copies, had a 7-day trend of 198% and had a high sale of $150 for a CGC 9.8.
#1 STRAY DOGS #5 FRIDAY THE 13TH VARIANT | IMAGE | 2021 While this Stray Dogs FRIDAY THE 13TH homage isn’t the heavy price hitter like the SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, SEVEN or the mega hitter BLAIR WITCH variant, this recent issue was hot right out of the gate and was a instant $10+ book. It sold 61 copies, had a 7-day trend of 397% and had a high raw sale of $23. These horror homages are definitely a thing right now.


When selecting a casting supplier, there are critical aspects to consider with every potential foundry. Over the last 25 years, Pazmac has developed our own vertical supply chains to prevent issues from arising for our customers. “Pazmac has significant experience in the manufacturing world that specifically pertains to castings,” says Stacey Saumure, Pazmac’s VP of Operations & Procurement. “From our own expertise to our ability to qualify suppliers, Pazmac’s casting supply chain consolidation is central to our turnkey offerings to our customers.” Such an approach ensures best delivered value for our customers.
The Importance of Qualifying Casting Suppliers
Selecting a qualified casting supplier can be difficult. The supplier needs to have a robust portfolio of successful projects that illustrate experience that is relevant to the client’s product requirements. Because start up timelines and upfront costs can be expensive, choosing the wrong provider can not only sink funds into useless product, it can set back your own production timelines significantly. For this reason, Pazmac has developed a very “hands on” collaborative approach to all supplier development. The goal of this approach is to build and maintain relationships with casting suppliers that our team, and by extension our customers, trust. The effects of these relationships compound, and ultimately, they save Pazmac’s customers money.
Pazmac has long prided itself on our ability to “bridge the gap,” so to speak, between manufacturers and engineers. For our customers, this service has an immediate and lasting impact: rather than managing the casting supply chain on your own, Pazmac is not only able to manage the entire production process—we’re also able to advise and mitigate issues in production, giving our customers one less thing to worry about. “This is a service we feel really sets us apart,” says Saumure. “We work directly with the casting supplier so our customers don’t have to.”
Total Supply Scope Management by Pazmac
Pazmac is well suited to qualify casting suppliers and advise on the structural aspects of production because our team is so well versed in the processes of casting. Our shop is designed to offer a well-rounded, holistic approach to manufacturing, which means we’re able to work with a wide variety of new and challenging materials. (This extends to our expertise in multi-axis CNC machining, by the way, which you can read about here.) Our shop and expertise allows us to work with a variety of metal types, including, but not limited to, aluminum casting and ductile iron casting, and high chrome white iron casting.
Pazmac rounds out its casting expertise by offering finishing and CNC machining in house. “Right now, Pazmac is working on a very challenging, complex component,” says Saumure. “The requirements call for a ductile iron casting, but also include critical internal features which require extensive tight tolerance CNC machining as well as specialized, localized heat treatment.”
This specific component also requires the creation of “cores,” making cavities within the casting. But the use of cores invites instances of outgassing in castings, which can cause porosity that is not always evident until later machining exposes resulting voids. Porosity, especially in a stronger material like ductile iron, can lead to the failure of the piece—so it’s crucial to correct these issues. But by hosting this work in-house, Pazmac is able to communicate with casting suppliers every step of the way, offering knowledge and industry-specific, purpose-built expertise on the manufacturing process.
This strategy saves both time and money. “Our collaborative approach is intended to shorten the path to delivery for the customer,” continues Saumure, “which works because we can identify and address technical problems earlier in the process, and directly.”
The Best Casting Supply Chain is a Simple One
“There is a lot that can go wrong in casting if you’re not careful, but in taking this collaborative stance we’re able to catch and address many issues, using strategies like heat lot traceability, void detection, and taking the time to ensure top shelf casting prep,” Saumure says. “With each job, we find the best outcome is consistently yielded when we’re able to furnish the entire scope of supply.” In partnering with Pazmac, our customers can expect to be informed but stress free, and to receive an end product component made precisely to specification. This freedom from the burden of managing every aspect of the casting supply chain is what makes our turnkey approach so successful.
If your company has casting needs—no matter how complicated—please give us a call. We’d be happy to take this project off of your plate.


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Newman Commits To Missouri Tigers Football Team
Royce Newman chases down a ballcarrier during the Hornets’ win over Wesclin last fall. Newman committed to join the Missouri Tigers to test his mettle against some of the best competition in the country in the Southeastern Conference.
By Travis Volz
It isn’t every day that some of the biggest teams in college football focus on Nashville. But Royce Newman isn’t just any player.
Newman, who is entering his senior year at Nashville Community High School, recently gave a verbal commitment to play football for the University of Missouri.
“Of all the schools I talked to, I liked Mizzou the best,” Newman said. “Its a great school, and its close to home too.”
Playing in the premiere football conference in the country also had a bit to do with his decision.
“Playing in the SEC is awesome,” Newman said. “Its just weird for me right now to think about who I’ll be playing against.”
Competing against the biggest and strongest is something Newman is used to doing. He is the rare football player who was able to play varsity football all four years of high school. Nashville coach Tim Kuhn has seen what makes Newman special.
“Its his effort and his toughness,” Kuhn said. “When you see Royce on tape, its noticeable, and its been that way since he was a freshman playing against seniors.”
For More, Please Read The June 17 Edition Of The Nashville News.