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When I first came to Ecuador, I thought I was brave. I was making this huge jump into the unknown, and I was proud of myself for making a bold choice and following through.
But it wasn’t my own bravery that ended up changing my life. On the contrary, I soon realized that the dozens of Ecuadorian women I met while working at Hearts of Gold, a grassroots non-profit, would leave a much deeper impression on my soul. I felt silly for my pride and overwhelmed with admiration for these women, all of whom are leaders in their communities.
As to be expected, life in Ecuador has its differences. Ecuador, like many regions of the world, is a male-dominated society, that’s for sure. But it is also one that is full of female warriors, fighting every day to make their communities better.
Hearts of Gold is a small Ecuadorian nonprofit started by a group of expats, where I started working in 2014. I quickly met women who left me stunned with their strength. These women take care of their communities, even though nobody asks them to and despite limited support or formal training.
I met Maribel, Rocio, Priscila, Miriam, Maria Fernanda, Cari, Marisol, Lorena, and many more Ecuadorian women whose selflessness and passion have guided each of them to help hundreds in need, year after year: children, cancer patients, people with special needs, families, survivors of domestic violence, and many others. If they didn’t, many of these people would have nowhere to turn — a thought that persistently reminds me just how important it is to support these community leaders.
After a few months at Hearts of Gold, we saw potential to serve these women in more ways. Sure, our team had designed a capacity-building program for nonprofit leaders, many of whom were starting to reap its benefits — that was great. But we couldn’t help but think: was it a coincidence that 93% of those nonprofit leaders were women? Were there more aspiring female leaders out there, in need of support? If so, how could we reach them?
Then it hit us: what our community needed from us now was an organization that would find those aspiring female entrepreneurs and activists, and those women who simply want to make a difference in their lives, and help them realize their full potential.
Which brings us now to Mírame. Hearts of Gold, in partnership with a collective of local women, has launched a new program that empowers Ecuadorian women through access to education and training, mentoring, networking, and competitive access to micro-funding for social initiatives.
Mírame means “watch me” -- watch me live, watch me strive, watch me succeed.
My vision is for this project to take off in Ecuador and, in doing so, form a tribe of women who want to support, guide, and empower other female-identified people.
I’m confident that this is only the beginning of a beautiful story, in which we help women with dreams make lasting impacts on their communities — and help them follow those changes all the way through.
This program is dedicated to the women who have taught me so much about resilience and what it means to genuinely give from the heart.
This project Mírame is up for competitive international funding by GlobalGiving in honor of International Women’s Day. This competition gives us the chance to be awarded an additional $24,000, a full year of funding for the program, for having the most donors.
If you believe in helping women thrive, I ask you to make a contribution today with a one-time donation of $10 or more. Each $10 donation is a vote for the project and in turn a vote for the type of world you want to live in- one where women empower other women.
Your gift today will bring us closer to funding the launch of this new program, and to winning the competition for most donors. Thank you for listening to my story, and thank you for shining a spotlight on female leaders in Ecuador who bring hope, passion, and determination to this country and its communities in need
Our website: http://heartsofgoldfoundation.org/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsofgoldecuador
From Our Hearts to Yours,


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Cathedral (Sobornaya) Square is located in the upper part of Komsomol Avenue on the high bank of the Kama river. It is the place where it will be most convenient to start all tours of the sights of Perm.
The high bell tower (67 m) of Transfiguration Cathedral is on Sobornaya Square. Now the cathedral is occupied by an art museum. The most interesting collection of wooden sculptures of Christ known as «Perm Gods» is stored at the museum. If you come to Perm, you must visit this museum.
A huge complex of Perm Institute of Space-Rocket Forces is opposite the art gallery. Formerly, the building was occupied by Perm seminary. A memorial plaque is on the corner of the building. It is devoted to Bazhov, Mamin-Sibiryak and Popov who studied at the seminary. Today the building facing Sobornaya Square is occupied by Bazhov business center. In the Soviet time Sobornaya Square bore the name of Mamin-Sibiryak, but in our days it was returned its former name.
Near the cathedral belfry is the Metropolitan Podvorye, which still was not restored and belongs to Perm local history museum. The monument of Saint Nicholas is in the center of Sobornaya Square. Komsomol Avenue – the main street of the historical center of the city – begins on Sobornaya Square.

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Massachusetts dating laws
The following table highlights the main provisions of Massachusetts rape laws.
See also Statutory Rape, and Sex Offenders and Sex Offenses. Sex offenders who intentionally do not comply with the mandatory registration requirements by failing to register or providing false information face serious consequences, including returning to prison or jail.
Simply that you had sex with a person without their consent. Rape is a sex crime that will land the offender in prison and likely on the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.
On May 17, 2004, the debate over gay marriage in Massachusetts finally ended.
Massachusetts made history on a grand scale by becoming the first state in the U. to legally grant Massachusetts gay couples the rights, and respect of full marriage equality.
And, like most other states, the Commonwealth allows public schools to set aside a brief period of "quiet reflection" to accommodate both religious and non-religious students.
Click on the links below to learn more about Massachusetts education law.

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So no one wants the Volt. And more of no one will want a luxurious version of what they don’t want. In other words, perfect decision making from Government Motors.
GM said Wednesday that it will go forward with plans to build a production model of an electric Cadillac luxury coupe.
The Converj Concept, which was first presented at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, will be called the Cadillac ELR. The Cadillac ELR will be GM’s luxury version of the Volt…
“The concept generated instant enthusiasm,” Vice President-Cadillac Marketing Don Butler said. “Like other milestone Cadillac models of the past, the ELR will offer something not otherwise present — the combination of electric propulsion with striking design and the fun of luxury coupe driving.”
The vehicle, which is currently in development, will be powered by a lithium-ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator similar to the Chevy Volt. The Cadillac ELR will run primarily on electricity — saving consumers the cost of gasoline and reducing emissions.
Specific details about performance and price have yet to be announced.
Wait, I take all this back. Some people will want the ‘Converj.’ And we know who they are…


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What is a sister to do when she is supposed to prepare a lovely meal for a special guest that is gluten free, does not eat meat and dislikes seafood? Not the easiest assignment, but if she prays and uses a little ingenuity she always comes up with not only a solution, but often a very remarkable one. Last week the sister doing Bethany guest cooking actually faced this challenge. What did she do? It was the first day of Autumn and she wanted the meal to reflect that.
She chose a plump little Cornish Hen for the star of the meal, and served it chock-full of healthy, wholesome selection of wild rice, dried fruits, and nuts. Roasted with fresh garden herbs, garlic and lemon, some butternut squash and fresh broccoli accompanied the plump little bird, and the result: great satisfaction all the way around.
PS: No need to reserve this meal for the gluten free and those who abstain from meat and fish!
SERVINGS1-2servings, depending on the size of the hen
CHANGE SERVING SIZEservings, depending on the size of the hen
READY IN1 hr10 mins
- cornish game hen
- fresh herbs of your choice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp butter
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- chicken broth
- white wine
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Gather a small bunch fresh herbs of your choice, 1 peeled garlic clove, half a lemon and 2 tablespoons of butter. For this meal we used fresh Rosemary and Thyme from the garden.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and gently separate the skin from the top of the hen.
- Place a small bunch of the herbs and butter under the skin, and put the garlic clove, lemon half and another small bunch of herbs in the chicken. Lightly drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Baste occasionally with chicken broth and white wine.
- Serve on a bed of wild long grain rice with cranberries, sunflower seeds and walnuts for a festive autumn meal!

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The nation’s largest canine event returns to the Orange County Convention Center with new elements sure to excite every dog lover.
Presented by the American Kennel Club and Eukanuba Dog Foods, Celebrate Dogs is a two-day event is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14, 2014, with plenty of fun and thousands of dogs for the whole family to enjoy.
• It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Super Fido! Marvel at Celebrate Dogs’ first ever Dock Diving competition, where canine athletes will show off their extreme water diving skills in both distance and height.
• Meet and play with more than 140 different dog breeds at AKC Meet the Breeds. This interactive, educational showcase helps individuals learn which breeds are best for their lifestyle, straight from the experts themselves.
• See demos throughout the day, including dancing dogs and owners demonstrating buzz-about “Canine Freestyle” and Police K-9s in action.
• Shop hundreds of Doggie Boutiques to pick up gifts for your favorite dog lover or pet. Find new gear for Fido or beautiful pet-themed jewelry for yourself.
Celebrate Dogs is also home to one of the world’s premiere dog events, the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC), where the nation’s top canine competitors will vie for the coveted Best in Show honor, the title of National Champion and the highest cash prize offered for any AKC Dog Show. This year, AENC will introduce a Veteran’s Class in each breed, culminating with a Best Veteran in Show.
Other event highlights will include the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC Obedience Classic, the National Owner Handled Series finals and Juniors competition in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and, for the first time, Rally.
For those who can’t attend in person, extensive evening event coverage will once again be offered free of charge via live streaming video at CelebrateDogsOrlando.com.
Visit CelebrateDogsOrlando.com for tickets and a full schedule of events.
See our coverage from last year’s event in the video below:

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Spring Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- 2–1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Nestle Spring semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375-degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the extracts and stir.
- Sift in the flour, salt and baking soda and mix to combine. Beat in the eggs until the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto your prepared pans.
- Bake 9-11 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to completely cool.


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RICHLAND, Wash. — A Richland doctor has had her license suspended amid allegations that she prescribed excessive amounts of opiates and repeatedly violated the standard of care for patients.
The Tri-City Herald reported Friday (https://goo.gl/DU6Gq1 ) Janet S. Arnold isn’t allowed to practice in Washington while under suspension from the state Medical Quality Assurance Commission.
She has 20 days to respond and to request a hearing. She couldn’t be reached Friday by the newspaper.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents searched her practice, Desert Wind Family Practice, last month. The agency didn’t release details about the search.
State health department documents say Arnold prescribed controlled substances in such a volume to create a risk of misuse or diversion, posing risks of patient harm and death.
Documents also say chart notes recorded patients being seen and/or prescribed medications by Arnold’s significant other, who “has no apparently medical background.”
Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com

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The healthiest small groups can be described as groups of real friends…friends who accept one another where they are, friends who are there for one another no matter what, no matter what time of day or night, friends who speak the truth in love and help one another grow in their relationships with God.
But how do you as a small group leader make that happen?
In response to an article I wrote for SmallGroupChurches.com (“8 Vital Heart Characteristics of a Small Group Leader”), Dean asked: “Healthy Small Group Leaders are friends. This one is the most important attributes to me and my experience is that it is easier stated than lived out. Did it take you guys five years to experience the level of friendship your talking about?” Here’s how I responded:
More on Developing Real Friendships in Groups

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- Visit the University Librarian's Office website
- See the University Librarian's Office on Google Maps
- 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL, Room 230
- (217) 333-0790
The University Library, a campus-wide network of libraries serving programs of learning and research in many disciplines, is the largest public university research library in the United States. The Library is a worldwide leader in the dissemination of knowledge through its remarkable research collections, outstanding services, innovative technologies, and exceptional faculty and staff.
John Wilkin assumed the position of University Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013. Previously, he served as Executive Director, HathiTrust and Associate University Librarian for Publishing and Technology; Interim Co-University Librarian; Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technology and Technical and Access Services; Head of the Digital Library Production Service; Head of the Humanities Text Initiative; and Data Services Librarian and English Selector at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He also spent two years at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville as their Systems Librarian for Information Services.

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CANON REALIS 4K600STZ – Reviewer: James Colquhoun
Canon gave us an amazing 4K projector in the Realis 4K500ST and the Realis 4K501ST multimedia projectors. Both provide amazing color and clarity.
Now, Canon has taken the idea of a native 4K LCOS projector and added a laser engine. The Realis 4K600STZ has been aimed at those venues that need added clarity and detail. These venues include medical facilities, museums, simulation facilities, and even planetarium applications.
The 4K600STZ is a native 17:10 aspect ratio, full 4K resolution (4096 x 2400) projector and provides 6000 Lumen light output, in a 57.3 lb. package. Even as bright and impressive as this projector is, it still is a quiet 37.0 dB at full light output. The projector includes four DVI-D connections and two HDMI 2.0a, HDR capable connections. No, there are not any analog connections found here.
The projector includes respectable lens management. All functions are electrically controlled, including zoom, focus, and lens shift. While there are no alternative lens options, the supplied lens is of the quality we have come to expect from Canon. The provided lens has a somewhat short variable throw range. The lens ratio is from 1.0 – 1.3:1, so this projector needs to be installed a little closer to the screen than many other projectors. Lens shift on the 4K600STZ is adjustable in both vertical (0% to 60%) and horizontal (±10%) planes.
As just a reminder, Canon is known for using LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) engines. This projector provides the high-quality color accuracy expected from the Canon LCoS technology to create projectors that are capable of very accurate color reproduction. In the case of the 4K600STZ, it includes a DICOM simulation mode to meet the medical imaging requirements.
I’d also like to share a little about 4K. Today, we hear a lot about 4K and Ultra-High Resolution (UHD) and while we use the two terms interchangeably, they are not the same. UHD is a slightly lower resolution, 3840 x 2160 and true 4K is 4096 x 2160. This may seem like a small difference, but to the content producers it is significant. 4K is a professional production and cinema standard and UHD is a consumer display and broadcast standard.
So with a little knowledge about 4K, we turn to projectors. There are two types of 4K projectors available. One version creates 4K from a 1080p panel and the other uses a native 4K engine. The version that uses a native 1080p panel creates the 4K image through a process called Pixel shifting. These pixel-shifting projectors use each pixel 4 times by manipulating the pixels to generate the higher resolution image. Why two versions? Simple. Cost. Creating a 4K, pixel shift projector is far less expensive than using the much more expensive 4K chip(s).
Canon has developed a projector that is all about image quality. From the native, true 4k engine to a lens with some very special features. And, Canon has included almost every feature I could ask for in a projector.
Let’s look at the lens first. For now, there is only one lens and while it has a limited zoom range, it carries an impressive pedigree. All of the knowledge that Canon has gained by creating high-quality capture lenses has been put to use in developing the lens for the 4K600STZ. It may not be obvious to the non-technical consumer, but as the need for higher resolution grows, the complexity of the optics also increases, as does the cost. When the projector can produce an incredible image, the lens must be capable of maintaining accuracy from the center of the image to the corners and not add any distortion. The lens has a range of 1.0 – 1.3:1.
The lens has another clever feature that makes it special. In the case of the 4K600STZ, Canon has developed a lens with a feature called Peripheral Focus. What peripheral focus provides is the ability to offset the edge focus away from the center plane. In this case the offset can be as much as 3 feet. Now that may seem to be excessive, but if you consider that the projector can be used to create a single-channel planetary image (projecting a star-field into a dome), it is indispensable.
The motion blur reduction is a feature that was of particular interest. We have all witnessed the effects of high-speed motion on a large image. For me, it is quite annoying. So, to see that the 4K600STZ incorporates a blur reduction feature, I had to play with it. Canon has provided two levels of operation “weak” and “strong.” In my testing, there was a bit of a balance between limiting the blur and the fact that the image was slightly darker and, in some scenes, seemed to evidence a very small amount of flickering. For me, the blur reduction in the weak mode looked good, while I really noticed the flicker in the “strong” mode. I had a little trouble at first until I realized that this feature is not available in the DICOM mode.
While I am touching on the image quality, Canon has included significant color and grey-scale adjustment. In most of the projector lines from Canon, DICOM emulation is found in a separate and more expensive model. In the case of the 4K600STZ, DICOM is just another feature that Canon included. With the six-axis color adjustments available, the projector allows trained technicians with the right tools to create a product summary
PRODUCT: Canon 4K600STZ Multimedia projector
PROS: Relative compact size, quiet, high brightness, color accuracy, extensive adjustments CONS: No interchangeable lens. Lens throw range is relatively short.
APPLICATIONS: Installed projection for classrooms, training rooms, conference rooms, and other medium to large sized venues
Native 4K (4096 x 2400), 0.76″ LCOS panels (x3) aspect ratio: 17:10 throw ratio: 1.0 – 1.31 input connectivity: DVI-D (x4), HDMI (x2) network connectivity: Wired and built-in Wi-Fi lens shift v: 0-60%, H: ±10% fan noise: 37dB (at full light output) unit weight: 57.3lbs. (26.0 kg)
DIMENSIONS: 22.0in. x 7.9in. x 24.6in. (559mm x 201mm x 624mm)
color image that is about as good as it can get.
I really wanted to see how accurately the 4K600STZ could reproduce a 4K color image, since I got the opportunity to really see what this projector could do when it came to color accuracy. I will not get too geeky here, but I found myself trying to see how far I could push the color adjustments. I will admit to spending more time than I planned, but the results were impressive. I rarely see projected images that look that good. Using the DICOM settings and the six-axis color adjustments, I was impressed with the end result. The final image was as good as anything I have ever seen.
The 4K600STZ includes a fair amount of input connectivity. To start, it has two HDMI input connections. Then add four DVI-D connections. This compliment allows for a couple of well thought-out image display options. Using the HDMI connections, it is not only possible to select between the two, but to do a side-by-side display of both.
When I tested this feature, I was impressed with the side-by-side images that were natively displaying at full 1080p resolution. I also pushed 4K HDMI 2.0 signals to the projector with very nice results. I was not able to test it (I did not have a source that could provide the necessary signal), but, the two HDMI connections can be used to project a single 4K image with a 60Hz refresh rate (vertical frequency signal) from a capable source.
The DVI-D connections are intended to allow for a true 4K image from a multiple output video card. This is particularly important if your application is simulation display. The four DVI-D connections also allow for four separate images in a variety of combinations from side- by-side to a 2×2 configuration to be displayed as well.
With all of the capabilities of the 4K600STZ, of course it provides for edge blending. As a reminder, to be capable of edge blending, color, brightness, and black level need to be adjustable along the edges of the image within the overlap zone. This projector includes tools like markers that make the blending process much easier. The manual provides clear instructions for those who are up to the task.
When it comes to the networking capabilities of the Canon 4K600STZ, it has both wired and wireless network access. The projector is completely manageable via the network. It is compatible with PJLink, AMX Device Discovery, and Crestron Fusion RoomView. The projector is also capable of sending service alerts via email.
I just wanted to touch on the service requirements of the 4K600STZ, which are minimal. The laser engine provides even lighting for a long time, typically 20,000 hours. Here again, Canon has developed the projector that needs minimal maintenance. Yes, the filter needs regular care, but only every 10,000 hours. So, you’re only going to be changing filters twice over the typical life of the projector.
The Canon 4K600STZ is a great combination of laser light and LCoS technology. The resulting unit provides bright, and very color-accurate images. Canon has developed a projector that is clearly aimed at those applications where high-resolution is necessary and color accuracy is mandatory. This projector is not inexpensive, but it delivers impressive value. If you’re in need of a projected 4K image, the Canon Realis 4K600STZ delivers amazing image quality and great color accuracy.


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text: Entertainment Movies Keanu Reeves Explores 'the Impulse of Violence' in His First Comic Book 'BRZRKR' : 'It's Everywhere' The actor is making his comic book writing debut with BRZRKR, which he co-wrote with Matt Kindt By Alexia Fernández Published on September 29, 2021 11:34 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Keanu Reeves . Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Keanu Reeves is known as an action star and the "internet's boyfriend," but now the actor is adding comic book writer to his extensive résumé. The John Wick star sat down virtually with PEOPLE to talk about his upcoming new comic book, BRZRKR, co-written by Matt Kindt, which Reeves describes as "sensationalistic." "We are looking at violence in the impulse of violence and how it's used, and how it tries to be controlled," Reeves, 57, tells PEOPLE of the project. "And trying to understand the character that we might not be able to relate to it, being immortal, but we relate to the idea of wanting to be immortal." The comic book follows an immortal warrior, known as Berzerker, a half-mortal, half-God, who is cursed and compelled toward violence—at the cost of his sanity. After wandering the world for centuries, Berzerker finds himself working for the U.S. government in exchange for the truth of his blood-soaked existence and how he may end the gruesome cycle. The Matrix: Resurrections Trailer Sees Keanu Reeves Reunite with Carrie-Anne Moss Reeves says, "We can relate to the idea of the imagination of what [immortality] would be like. We have vampiric stories that speak about that. But that's part of the human condition, whether it's the living condition of our mortality or human wish-fulfillment that we don't have mortality." BOOM! Studios He adds, "In the context of violence, which is everywhere, it's survival, it's conquest, it's eating. So it plays everywhere, and we're trying to look at it from different... It's an examination of it." Reeves and Kindt wrote the story together with artist Ron Garney providing the bloody depictions on the page. This is The Matrix star's comic book writing debut. The story took "at least two years" to write and see completed, says Kindt, with the trio working remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. When asked how Reeves found the time to squeeze in writing a comic book series while working on the upcoming The Matrix Resurrections and John Wick: Chapter 4, the actor says they "had groundwork and things to do." "But how do we find the time? Because we love it," he says. "That was what we did. We love it." BRZRKR Vol. 1 collects #1 - 4 and is available in bookstores on Oct. 5.

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ASTM International - ASTM D4441-98
Standard Specification for Aqueous Dispersions of Polytetrafluoroethylene
|Publication Date:||10 March 1998|
|ICS Code (Thermoplastic materials):||83.080.20|
1.1 This specification covers aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethyl
1.1.1 The dispersion is stabilized by one or more surfactants. Other non-PTFE materials may be present in total at 5% or less by weight for special purposes.
1.2 This specification may be used to determine if a shipment, lot, or container of PTFE dispersion is suitable for its intended use. It covers only aqueous dispersions of polytetrafluoroethyl
Note 1-Uses for the PTFE dispersion covered by this specification include, but are not limited to, casting of their films, impregnation of mechanical packings and other materials, surface coatings on various substrates, combined impregnation and coating of fibrous materials, and co-coagulation with other materials for subsequent processing into films, sheets, rods, and tubes.
Note 2- Information in this specification is technically equivalent to related information in ISO 12086-1 and ISO 12086-2.
1.3 The values stated in SI units, as detailed in Practice E 380, are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary information is given in Notes 5 and 6.


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Indians’ season ends hard way in Memphis
Memphis East’s offense was effective on Friday night against North Side.
The defense was too.
The Indians were shut out 49-0 in Memphis in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.
This year’s first round is the first time since 2009 the Indians were eliminated in the first round except for 2011 when they failed to make the playoffs.
The trip in the first round was also the first time since 2007 the Indians opened the playoffs away from North Side. They also failed to make the playoffs in 2008.
North Side went down 25-0 in the second quarter and couldn’t fight its way back in the second half as Memphis East continued to put points on the scoreboard in the second half after the mercy rule running clock started after halftime and East’s advantage had reached 35 points.
North Side’s season ends with a final record of 7-4.
While the Indians were the No. 3 seed in Region 7-4A, they actually finished tied for second in the standings with Lexington and Hardin County.
Head coach Donnie Nickey’s first season in charge of the program had a few highlights including the first win over city rival Liberty in four years.
That matchup will probably become a region game next year as Liberty is moving up to Class 4A, as is South Side, whom North Side hasn’t played in a game that counts in two seasons.
Nickey said earlier in the season he was proud of the way his team had come together and bought in to his method of coaching.
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JEFFERSON CITY – Executive orders signed by Gov. Jay Nixon in February have been before the General Assembly for more than sixty days and will now go into effect on August 28. The three executive orders are part of the Governor’s ongoing initiative to increase efficiency and effectiveness. The Governor’s Chief of Staff John Watson and Director of Policy Jeff Harris are continuing to lead a review of government organization and efficiency.
“We are committed to maintaining strict fiscal discipline by streamlining and improving government services for the people of Missouri,” Gov. Nixon said. “Through innovation and determination, we have cut down on our energy use, done away with unnecessary boards and commissions, eliminated nearly 420,000 square feet of leased space and made accessing hundreds of services easier by putting them online. My team, led by my Chief of Staff John Watson and Director of Policy Jeff Harris, will continue this important work to make state government smarter and smaller.”
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Executive Order 13-01 transfers the Center for Emergency Response and Terrorism (CERT) from the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and assigns those responsibilities to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Center for Emergency Response and Terrorism (CERT) works to ensure that plans and systems are in place to protect Missourians during man-made and natural disasters. Transferring CERT to DPS will enhance public safety and improve emergency response coordination. DHSS will continue its leadership role in ensuring the safety of the state’s food supply, which includes alerting the public to food recalls and safety notices, managing the testing of potential sources of food borne illnesses and coordinating with local public health agencies to ensure the safety of food at restaurants and retail outlets.
“By combining and coordinating our emergency response teams, we will ensure that people who work together during disasters have the opportunity to prepare and train together as well,” Gov. Nixon said.
Executive Order 13-02 transfers post-issuance compliance functions for tax credit and economic incentive programs from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) and assigns those responsibilities and functions to the Department of Revenue (DOR). DED will remain the agency responsible for awarding economic and community betterment tax credits.
“Making sure that recipients of tax credit and economic incentive programs are compliant with state tax laws is a natural fit for the Department of Revenue,” Gov. Nixon said. “This will also allow the Department of Economic Development to stay focused on its core mission of creating jobs and growing our economy.”
Executive Order 13-03 transfers the Division of Energy from the Department of Natural Resources and assigns it to the Department of Economic Development. The Division of Energy is responsible for promoting energy efficiency and security through policy development, research and educational outreach.
“More than 22,500 Missourians are employed in the energy sector, and businesses come to Missouri, in part, because of our low energy costs,” Gov. Nixon said. “Energy is an important part of the Missouri economy, and transferring the Division of Energy to the Department of Economic Development will ensure the continued development of affordable, secure, and diverse energy sources for Missouri families and businesses.”
To read the full text of these executive orders, please visit MO.gov.

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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently commented on the release of a letter from 38 economists in Pennsylvania supporting an increase in the minimum wage to $15 by 2025. Governor Wolf said the backing from economists shows the need to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time in a decade.
“The fact that so many Pennsylvania economists support raising the minimum wage should be a tipping point,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “All of our neighboring states have raised the wage and hardworking Pennsylvanians deserve the same. It’s time we act to restore fair wages so workers – predominantly adult women – stop falling behind. Raising the minimum wage is good for families, reduces costs for public benefits and strengthens our economy. The legislature must raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage.”
Governor Wolf is proposing to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025, boosting incomes for nearly two million workers in Pennsylvania.
According to the economists’ letter, someone making Pennsylvania’s minimum wage of $7.25 – the lowest level allowed by federal law – earns 29 percent less per hour than they would have 50 years ago when adjusted for inflation. The economists also found that raising the minimum wage to help workers has little or no effect on the number of jobs for low-wage workers.
Source: Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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To start, the supply chain of coffee and bananas are extremely similar. A company grows their product on a farm, transports it to be prepared for consumption, and then sells it to customers, stores, and companies. In the food industry, the consumers drive the market and set the standards for a company to thrive. This is where the banana and coffee industries diverge in production. While the coffee industry’s main goal is to keep their quality high which can be done by taking care of their coffee trees, the banana industry has a lot more regulations that need to be accounted for. In general, think of when you go to buy bananas, if the banana bunch has bruises or is too curved, you may refuse to eat those bananas and buy that bunch. All of the consumer’s needs must be considered, and this has effects of sustainability of the banana industry.
Costa Rican coffee farms are very sustainable and protective of their environment and communities. They more often than not always take quality over quantity, which in their case is more sustainable. On the other hand, the banana industry is less sustainable because in order to meet their consumer’s needs, plastic and lots of hard manual labor is needed. Alternatives for being more sustainable are being researched, but most of the solution end up costing a lot of money.
Another important topic in food industries is diseases and bugs. In recent years, both coffee and banana industries have been facing new diseases that could kill their crops and slow down production. For bananas, a business that grows off of cloning one singular banana plant, a disease could monumentally affect exports. In order to prevent this, both industries are sparing to cost to do research and protect the already existing plants.
In exploring the Dole plantation today, I learned a lot about the food industry and different types of production strategies. We, as consumers, drive the market, and all food companies try their best to meet our requests which may have affects on a company’s sustainability and working environment. In the end, while the banana industry is very important and interesting, I still love coffee and find that industry to be more riveting and exciting, especially because of their many research and sustainability initiatives.

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Coronavirus: In the absence of COVID vaccine for children in India, what should parents know about Omicron
We don’t know much about this variant yet. From the information that we have, it is far more dangerous than the last two COVID variants. How this is going to cause pneumonia and other dangerous complications are yet to be discovered. So, till the time we get the correct picture of the nature of this virus it is our duty that we protect ourselves and follow the guidelines issued by respective state and central governments.
Dr. S. Senthilkumar, Consultant – Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai explains, “All viruses have a natural capacity to evolve continuously by making minor changes in their structure and functions by gene modifications known commonly as mutations. These mutations may be insignificant or significant enough for the virus to behave as a new variant with different properties. Sometimes these mutations can even make the virus less potent than the original virus. Alpha and Delta variants were the initial mutated variants which were responsible for the previous waves of COVID. So OMICRON (B.1.1.529) is one such recently mutated variant of the Coronavirus.”
Dr. C. Jayakumar, Professor & Head, General Pediatrics, Amrita Hospital adds, “We don’t know much about this variant yet. From the information that we have, it is far more dangerous than the last two COVID variants. How this is going to cause pneumonia and other dangerous complications are yet to be discovered. So, till the time we get the correct picture of the nature of this virus it is our duty that we protect ourselves and follow the guidelines issued by respective state and central governments. It is also very important to get both the doses of the vaccine, the government soon can advise for booster doses also to be safe from the adverse effects. Certain vaccines are superior in preventing this Omicron variant, but we scientists and researchers are not yet sure about this fully and the study on this is ongoing.”
Are children at higher risk from this variant?
Dr. S. Senthilkumar says, “From our experience from the previous two COVID waves have shown that children are not at higher risk and also the disease is usually mild when compared to adults. It’s high time the public resorts to strict adherence to anti COVID measures in public spaces to prevent further lockdowns. We need to wait for the nature of the progression of the virus to get a clear picture. But with aggressive vaccination coverage the possibility of a third wave may either be delayed or even mitigated.”
The only way to protect yourself right now is to use a mask which is more important now than ever before and the mask may be our vaccine for this Omicron variant, till the time our researchers and experts find out a way.
Dr Jayakumar adds, “Advise your children strictly and educate them about the importance of wearing masks. Hand washing is also very important. And we have to avoid all crowding as Omicron is said to spread very fast through the air. All crowding has to be avoided. Children should take food in the class itself rather than open spaces or in canteens. And the only thing we can focus on doing right now is to educate our kids on the virus and make them understand the importance of safety protocols to follow when they are in school.”
When asked how panicked should parents be, Dr Shriram Nene shares, "It's very important for people to be smart right now. There is no clear data on Omicron yet, all are simply speculations. The need of the hour is vaccination for kids." Even the newly introduced ZyCoV-D vaccine that has been tested on 12+ age groups will yet not be available for children until they are able to ramp up their production capacity.
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Palestinian statehood across the West Bank and Gaza
Palestinians across the West Bank have been holding rallies in support of President Abbas' attempt to receive UN recognition for a Palestinian state.
While UN recognition would have largely symbolic value, the Palestinians argue that it would strengthen their hands in peace talks with Israel, especially on the final issues that divide them.
However, the move has met with resistance from Israel and the US.
The BBC's Jon Donnison in Nablus said that the demonstrations had been broadly peaceful.
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Not always success in Eurovision rhymes with success in the world music industry. For Soldi, however, the triumph at Sanremo Festival and the second place at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest seem to be just the beginning of a long haul at the top of music charts.
Mahmood represented Italy at the 2019 Eurovision in Tel Aviv, Israel, and finished runner-up with his hit Soldi. As announced a couple of days ago by Italian newspaper Repubblica, the song just reached 100 streams on Spotify. This means one thing: the entry is the most-listened Italian song ever on the platform.
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So why you ask do I use mostly worn out blades to cut curves? Because cutting curves dulls one side of the teeth. If you use a nice new sharp blade to cut curves it will want to cut curves when used as a cut off saw and you do not get square cuts.
Lets talk about teeth per inch versus stock thickness. A good rule to follow is to never have less then 3 teeth in the cut. IE a 1" thick piece could use a 3 tooth per inch, and a 1/2" thick could use a 6 tooth per inch and a 1/4" thick could use a 12 tooth per inch. Most folks don't have that many selections of blades. I try to keep a 28 tooth wavy pattern in one saw and a 9-14 tooth variable spaced in the other. The 28 tooth is good for stock down to 0.107 thickness. The 9-14 variable is great on stuff.214" and thicker. If you need to cheat a little you can use very light pressure and often get away with thinner stock then the 3 tooth rule says, but it is also easy to misjudge the pressure and strip a few teeth and then the blade is scrap.
Lets talk about blade materials. Blade teeth have to be harder then the stock being cut. They also have to stay hard when heated by cutting and hold that sharpness. Most of the 4" x 6" saws come with a carbon steel blade. Meaning high carbon and so the teeth are heat treated and the main blade body is not to allow flexibility to allow the blade to wrap around the saw wheels without snapping. These blades are short lived. I use a blade with M-42 tool steel teeth and a flexible back. Several brands are available. I have had the best life and durability from Lennox Diemaster II blades. In these tool steel tooth/flex back blades, the weld is super critical and I have had other blades suffer weld failure quickly, but get reliable blade welds and long life as well as very fast cutting from this brand. Been using them since about 1984 both at work and in my home shop.Starrett are also very good. The welds are made in a different system then the regular blade welders one see on the big shop band saws. These are best bought factory welded. Yes you can buy both carbon steel and hard tooth blades at the big box store. Yes they will cut some. I have found that with care, a Lennox Diemaster II blade will out cut a plain carbon steel blade at least 10;1, and maybe 15:1. The big box store hard tooth blades, seem to fail the welds in short order, even the name brands.
So what defines "With care" ? Follow the 3 tooth in the cut rule. When you put on a new blade, reduce the feed pressure for a few cuts. Don't cut hard stuff. Hard stuff that CAN be cut, but reduces life will produce blue chips. The blue is from the heat. Producing blue chips means you needed lubricant or you should have used an abrasive cut off saw, or you just accept lower life of the blade.
There are many solid stick lubricants that are used for drilling-tapping and sawing. These work well on the little 4" x 6" saws and are not messy like flood coolant. One has to apply often to keep the blade cool and lubed.
Besides stripping off teeth from too thin a material, the next quickest way to ruin a blade is to let the stock shift in the vise. That kinks the blade. The kink will often fail by snapping soon after the damage. Make sure you stock is very secure in the vise.
So you messed up and took a tooth or two off a still sharp blade? you can snap the blade to lengths for you hacksaw, and drill that flexible back and have some really excellent hack saw blades. Takes a little sting out of ruining a $28 blade to recycle it into maybe 6 or so hack saw blades.
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Now, so I don't make you guys cry too hard, heres some super duper compliments, things i've noticed and LOVED:
The rocket launchers actually fire the rockets. You can see the missing rockets from the front, and the back, as you cycle through. <3
The mini guns drop accurate amounts of shell casings, and the tracers are beautiful. <3<3
Keep up the awesome work! Make the beta build like a full build, and make the full build a SUPER GAME!

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On April 19, sophomore project judges Glenn Mangold, Jane Bauman, Annya Dahmani and Kevin Huang announced the top three winners of the sophomore project competition, following the top-10’s presentations in front of the high school on April 17 and 18.
Third place went to Chardonnay Needler (“Spelling Out China’s Literacy Problem — and Their Solution”); Joe Zales placed second (“The Life and Controversies of Jorge Mario Bergoglio”)’ and Allison Zhang (“The Ethical Dilemma of Treating Jehovah’s Witnesses”) came in first.
“It was really unexpected because all of the top-10 (presentations) were really good,” Zhang said. “I had no idea that I would win.”
Zhang and Zales will present in the Matthews Library at Open House on Thursday, April 20, and to the Board of Trustees next month.
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Clorox stock fell 14% on Friday after the firm changed its outlook, projecting a greater drop in yearly profits and margins than previously expected.
Commodity, manufacturing, and logistics are to blame, with transportation and commodity expenses expected to reach $500 million this year, according to the company's conference call. Even while the business expects revenue to fall 1-4% this year, compared to an earlier prediction of a 2-6% reduction, the loss in earnings will occur.
Cleaning chemicals, salad dressings, and health and wellness items are all part of Clorox's product line. Inflation in the cost of obtaining raw materials for those items, transportation-related supply-chain challenges, and a surge in demand over the last two years have all contributed to the increase in demand. As a result, the business has been under strain for the past two years, as demand for its products increased dramatically during the pandemic, while supply lines were stretched. It required time to receive raw materials and subsequently its own output.
To offset the cost increase, CFO Kevin Jacobson said on the conference call that the business will cut expenses and raise pricing on 85% of its portfolio by the end of the fiscal year in June. This is in contrast to a previous proposal to hike prices on 70% of Clorox's products. In the company's fiscal year 2023, the price hikes will have a greater impact.
Clorox now forecasts a 750-basis-point drop in gross margin to 36.1%, down from its previous prediction of a 300-400-basis-point drop.
The adjusted profit per share is expected to be between $4.25 and $4.5, compared to $5.4-$5.7 in the previous prediction.

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January 30, 2009
The John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service released today a bipartisan white paper offering recommendations to Members of Congress and their staffs for changing the way Congress operates in order to enable the legislative branch to bring into focus — and tackle — the enormous challenges of the future facing the American people.
The report, “Looking to the Future: The Challenge to Congress,” comes from a bipartisan advisory board led by former U.S. Representative Lee H. Hamilton, currently President and Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and also including former U.S. Representatives Sherwood L. Boehlert and Eva N. Clayton, and former U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson.
Based on a comprehensive, two-year “Congress and the Future Project,” which drew expertise from scholars, government officials, and other experts, the 44-page paper explores the organization and operations of the Congress in connection with huge, long-range challenges confronting the country, among them health care, energy, Social Security, immigration, national security, environmental policy, and infrastructure.
“Why,” asks the white paper, “does Congress so often shun complex issues with potent future impacts? Are these problems in the organization and operations of Congress that ill fit it to deal with the future? If so, what is the potential for congressional reform? And what specific changes might Congress make to better align its operations with substantive challenges facing the American people in the years ahead.”
Among the recommendations:
“[I]f we fail to act soon and in significant proportion,” according to the report, “the challenges the future will become the crises of the present.”
To access the full paper electronically, visit http://www.nyu.edu/brademas/pdf/WhitePaper.LookingtotheFuture.pdf
The mission of the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress is to increase the understanding of Congress-its role in making policy, and its powers, processes, and responsibilities. The Center’s bi-partisan work is aimed at scholars, students, current and future public servants, and the public. The Center conducts research, teaches and holds public outreach events such as symposia and conferences, and hosts policy addresses by members of Congress. As a part of the New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the Center strives to help the next generation of public service leaders develop a deeper understanding of how and why Congress makes decisions. It is named for founder John Brademas, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 years (1959-81).
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Research, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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"Humans are inherently cooperative. We are defined by our ability to put our heads together to cooperate and teach our youngsters. That's really what defines us as a special type of ape."
That's the message Michael Tomasello, a psychologist and neuroscientist at Duke University, will deliver in a public lecture to kick off the 27th annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) in Boston. Tomasello will be presenting on a large body of research that looks at differences between human children and apes in order to understand our evolutionary origins.
The CNS 2020 conference -- only 1 month away -- will bring together more than 1,500 scientists at the Sheraton Boston, March 14-17. They will discuss the latest research on research on neurotechnology, memory, language, aging, and learning -- in 50+ talks and 1,000+ posters.
Symposia will highlight new work in non-invasive brain stimulation, the role of poverty in development, explorations in big data, sleep and memory, emotions, and more.
Journalists can register onsite for the meeting but will need to present press credentials. Or pre-register now!
Follow the meeting on Twitter: @CogNeuroNews #CNS2020
The Press Room will be in the Kent Room of the Sheraton Boston. It will have Wi-Fi for working journalists. Hours for the Press Room will be:
Saturday, March 14: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, March 15: 8:30am-6:00pm
Monday, March 16: 8:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday, March 17: 9:00am-4:00pm
Please note that journalists will need to use their own laptops and will be responsible for their own belongings. The room will not always be monitored.
Registered members of the press will have complimentary access to scientific talks, posters, and receptions.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with science in Boston!

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Label: Avalon / Marquee (Japan)
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|1. ||Human Nature ||4:02|
|2. ||Next Time Around ||3:49|
|3. ||Caught Up In Your World ||4:00|
|4. ||Reality ||3:47|
|5. ||Hanging On ||4:13|
|6. ||Don't Throw It Away ||4:36|
|7. ||Give Love/Get Love ||4:28|
|8. ||21 ||3:59|
|9. ||Starlight ||4:12|
|10. ||Going Under ||3:39|
|11. ||Tomorrow May Be Gone ||4:15|
|12. ||Higher Acoustic Version Bonus Track ||3:55|
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||Date: December 12, 2006 at 12:37|
|Is this their new studio cd????It will be for Frontiers rec.?
|From: the rocker
||Date: December 12, 2006 at 14:59|
|some ok songs on this one. they are going to poppy and modern.i like some modern music, but if i want to hear that , i will listen to todays bands. i'm still a big scarem fan, and always will be. but i like the first 2 cd's and weight & higher. but will still listen to this one. reality , next time around , don't throw it away ,hangin on and tomorrow may ge gone , are my picks
|From: TIM (2)
||Date: December 15, 2006 at 3:48|
|After all the pre-release hype on this I was definitely expecting a return to their early style. What theyve actually done is perfectly merge an updated/modern sound with those gloriously catchy harmonies. It's still very powerful,but all 11 choruses are stunning. And 'Hanging On' is their best ballad since the S/T album. This is more of a grower than 'Higher'/'WotW',with only the irritating cymbol so high in the mix ('Reality' really suffers) letting the side down. Otherwise essential. 9.5/10.
||Date: December 20, 2006 at 0:42|
|As expected, Harem Scarem deliver the goods again. 'Next time around', 'Caught up in your world', 'Hanging on', 'Starlight' and the album highlight 'Tommorow may be gone' are all excellent. The title track is very good too, and the only track I don't like is 'Give love/Get love'. Great verses/pre-chorus, awful chorus. Shame. The rest of the songs are all quite good. As noted, this album treads back upon the 'Higher' sound and is another great addition to the Harem Scarem collection.
||Date: December 27, 2006 at 3:00|
|O.K., We all know I'm a huge fan of this band, but give credit where credit is due...and it is due here!!! Is it the best they have ever done, no, but it is one of their best. Every bit as good as 'WOTW' or 'Higer'. Mixing elements of classic era Scarem sound with 'Voice Of Reason' era sound. Even the more melodic moments of 'Overload' can be felt here. 'Give Love/Get Love' reminds me of Queen. It all gels nicely for a very cohesive effort. Overflowing with addictive choruses. A MUST HAVE!!!
||Date: May 14, 2007 at 13:08|
|Liked a lot this cd,better than the previous,another amazing work from the canadian quartet.Even if I don't like so much this modernisms in sounds and arrangments I always love every work by them(except a couple of albums in the middle of 90's).My rate would be 9,5/10!
||Date: August 15, 2007 at 6:06|
|Except for the not-so-good 'Give Love/Get Love' which has a lot QUEEN flavor and not fit them, the rest of the album are tremendous. Harem Scarem is back to their melodic roots and still not sounded so vintage, they put some slightly dark and modern elements from 'Voice of Reason' and 'Overload' session, but very well balanced with classic AOR feel. 'Hanging On' is a monster ballad, 'Starlight' is a super-anthemic rock, and I also like the acoustical bonus track, 'Higher'. This is essential!
||Date: August 15, 2007 at 8:07|
|Mmmm difficult one this. The only songs I really dont like are 2 & 7. All the others are respectable HS songs. Thing is, the only killer track is 'Tomorrow May Be Gone' and to be honest I was expecting more from this release. Competent well played melodic rock, but below the standard of say WOTW or Higher. Their next album will apparently be their last - let's hope that compares in quality to songs like 'saviours..' & 'WOTW' which is HS sound I really love!
||Date: October 24, 2007 at 12:55|
|I really hope this is the last studio cd.Last 2 releases sound like MTV artist and maybe are great for a child.Samey riffs,same melodick lines,too modern sounds for my tastes.
||Date: October 25, 2007 at 2:38|
|GOOD CD 87/100 very good AOR with great vocals harmonies and such a huge lead singer HARRY HESS rules !!!! Yes there is here and there some modernism but it fits very well the songs , so there is no problem ! Another strong release from one of the best AOR band ever ! BUY IT before it's too late
||Date: November 3, 2007 at 20:34|
|This is a great Modern Melodic Rock release. It starts with the stunning title track and delivers some great hooks like 'Next Time Around' (This one could be easily featured on their debut), 'Caught Up In Your World', 'Starlight', and the closest thing to QUEEN I've ever listened to 'Give Love/Get Love'. The production is superb and it's one of their best albuns ever. BUY IT!.
||Date: March 7, 2010 at 12:00|
|With this release, Harem Scarem racks up another conquest and carves another notch on their melodic hard rock bedpost. The band's trademark sound & style is all over this CD like the boogeyman pouncing on his pie-eyed prey, while the modern production techniques prevent it from sounding too retro and overly dated. Harry Hess & company apparently have melodic hard rock greatness embedded in their DNA and it really shows on this album.
|From: HEAVY PARADISE
||Date: July 24, 2012 at 11:25|
|This is a great album!!!! Some really fantastic tunes here and a more melodic 'back to their roots' direction(combined with some newer elements of AOR) make this album a must have!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!!
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So I got this awesome gun recently and fielded it a week ago at my local cqb arena and while full auto as fine when I had to stay in semi my finger really took a toll as the trigger pull is ungodly annoying to pull more than 3 times in rapid succession. Double tapping is a real chore with this gun. So to the point of this post, can anyone help me figure out how to lighten up this pull? In semi it's single stage and full auto it's like an AUG with the double stage trigger. I can supply some pictures if anyone wants to see some innards but as I'm not sure exactly how to go about lightening the pull I figured I'd ask here and see if anyone has some ideas of the top of their head.


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Butterflies are Free
So said Mr. Skimpole, an endearing if mischievous character in Charles Dicken's great novel Bleak House while he was happily plying his trade upon Richard and Esther, a couple of well-intentioned generous people who turned out to be simply two of the multitude of people Mr. Skimpole regularly and cheerfully convinced to pay off his debts du jour. Mr. Skimpole only wished to be free - and so convinced others to support him in that effort with genteel delicacy. Mr. Skimpole is simply childishly irresponsible, and he relieves Richard of a bonus and Esther of all of her savings, but he is such a delight, and so delighted to be placed in the hands of so many lovely people, and so everyone presses upon him the funds he needs to remain childishly irresponsible - a free butterfly.
Many of us worry about being "taken." About being tricked into giving away our time, our support, our expertise, and especially our money, by those who claim to be butterflies, a la Mr. Skimpole. We worry that someone is trying to sell us something we don't need or is defective; we worry that someone is trying to gain favor so that they can then take advantage of us in some way. They want to buy our property so they can turn it into a trailer park; they want to marry our cousin so they can get ahold of his bank account; they want to have lunch with us so they can get free legal advice; single women want to have babies so they can get money from the government. If the alleged trickster is a family member, the issue is encircled by even more angst. Should we be understanding or should we be practicing "tough love?"
These are legitimate concerns and questions, and there is certainly a place for tough love, but there is also a real danger that these concerns, if they become the lens through which we consider all of life's both large and small transactions, will form us in a negative way. We should be reasonably careful and circumspect in our dealings with others, and yet we risk becoming hardened and crabbed, suspecting everyone of attempting to take advantage in some way, and unable to experience either generosity or joy for ourselves or others. If we are always suspicious of being taken advantage of, always imagining others as freeloaders or people with negative motives, then we have become warped like a board that is constantly subjected to harsh weather. No doubt some of us have been subject to harshness that has understandably had the effect of hardening our hearts.
For myself, though, I'd rather be taken advantage of than to live as one who is constantly suspicious. I'd rather impute positive or at least neutral motives to most people most of the time. I'd rather be generous than stingy in all my thoughts and actions. These are things I must work at all the time, both because most of us just do have to work at being generous but also because we are constantly tempted to not be generous by being around others who are constantly sounding the alarm.
In the end, I try regularly to remind myself that God is gracious and generous - to a fault, some would say, and to that I say, "Thanks be to God!" - and that in response it behooves me to be as gracious and generous as a flawed, limited human being can be. If I am to be a follower of Jesus, then I am to be generous in the manner of the woman who lost the coin, the generous and loving father of the "prodigal" son, the good Samaritan.

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One weed that has bothered me a long time is Donald J. Trump. Both before and since his election I’ve been spending, say, an hour at least per day following his merits, or lack thereof.
Hoping, I guess, he would somehow do something that was terrible enough to get booted out, first of the election then of the White House.
Well, he is doing lots of terrible things and saying even more terrible things.
And the truth is that he will still do that whether or not I junk-read news about him. So that stops right now.
I won’t spend a minute more of my life polluting my mind with focused reading about this man. Why should I?
I mean, if he blows up Latvia because their president didn’t retweet one of his bullshit boasts then I’ll be sure to find out soon enough.

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