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The Down Payment Assistance Initiative will provide $200 million within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to match down payment assistance provided by third parties, up to $1,500 per family. Funds will be administered by State housing finance agencies and each year help over 130,000 first-time low-income homebuyers.
The Community Technology Centers Initiative will enhance the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) Neighborhood Networks program by providing $80 million in competitive grants to help communities create or expand technology centers in high poverty urban communities.
An Improving Access Initiative will provide $20 million in competitive grants within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Americans with Disabilities Act exempt organizations that have limited resources, including civic organizations and religiously affiliated service providers, to make their facilities accessible to the disabled.
HUD will increase housing opportunities for low-income households by funding 34,000 incremental Section 8 housing vouchers and renewing all expiring rental subsidy contracts. HUD will also expand funding for the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS program. This expansion will support an increase in the number of eligible jurisdictions based on projections of AIDS cases by the Centers for Disease Control without reducing funding for other jurisdictions. Additional funding will be provided within the Lead Hazard Reduction program, with increased private sector leveraging, to reduce exposure of low-income children to lead-based paint.
The Public Housing Capital program will decline by $700 million relative to 2001 funding. Full funding will be provided for the accrual of new capital needs and local Public Housing Authorities will be encouraged to use more than $6 billion in unspent funds to reduce the backlog of needs. In addition, regulatory tools will be used to address distressed public housing units that represent a disproportionate share of the backlog of capital needs. The Public Housing Operating program is increased by $150 million, in part to cover utility rate increases and other cost increases to operate public housing. The Public Housing Drug Elimination program is terminated because the program was found to have limited impact, the same activities are eligible under the Public Housing Operating and Capital programs, and regulatory tools such as eviction are more effective at reducing drug activity in public housing. Program funds will be redirected to other drug prevention efforts.
The Rural Housing and Economic Development program, which began in 1999, is terminated because it duplicates several programs, including CDBG and those of the Department of Agriculture.
A new Federal Housing Administration hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage will work with proposed tax incentives for savings and proposed tax credits for rehabilitation and construction of homes to expand homeownership, increase housing affordability, and strengthen established neighborhoods. The premiums for some specialized FHA programs (e.g., condominium, rehabilitation, and multifamily loans) are to be increased so that all single-family FHA borrowers pay the same premiums and so that these programs operate without the need for subsidy.
Oversight of Local Housing Providers: Housing assistance is delivered through thousands of local intermediaries public housing agencies and private property owners. Weak oversight of these local agents has reduced the quality of housing services and increased costs, reducing the numbers of households that can be aided. HUD will improve its management rating instruments, making them more outcome-oriented rather than process-oriented and making other revisions as recommended by the National Academy of Public Administration and HUD's Inspector General. Using the improved instruments, HUD will act against intermediaries who violate the terms of their contract with HUD as demonstrated by failing scores on these instruments. Non-performing intermediaries will automatically be subject to appropriate remedial action, including termination and reassignment of contractual obligations.
Overpayments in HUD's Rental Assistance Programs: HUD overpays hundreds of millions of dollars in low-income rent subsidies because tenants' incomes are underreported and rents are improperly calculated or not fully collected. Latest estimates show substantial overpayment of subsidies in HUD's rental assistance programs, including public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. HUD will undertake reforms to correct these errors, including steps to ensure that local agencies and landlords can correctly calculate rent owed based on program rules, full implementation of HUD's existing authority to match tenant-reported incomes with IRS records, and steps to ensure that local housing agencies report tenant characteristics for all assisted households.
FHA Fraud Reduction and Improved Program Controls: Inadequate information systems have weakened FHA's ability to monitor lenders that use its guarantees and contributed to HUD's failure to obtain a clean opinion from its auditors in 1999. A fraudulent scheme known as "property-flipping" recently highlighted internal weaknesses in FHA's single-family systems and controls. To combat the scheme last year, FHA implemented emergency foreclosure moratoria to protect borrowers in areas where property flipping was prevalent. FHA will strengthen the integrity of internal systems and controls to eliminate the need for foreclosure moratoria or other emergency responses. Actions will include improving the loan origination process and providing better monitoring of lenders and appraisers.
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According to blockchain data, a total of 3.45 trillion SHIB tokens were transferred to an Ethereum wallet yesterday in two separate transactions. While in the first transaction recorded yesterday, approximately 3.437 trillion SHIB was sent to the relevant address, it was observed that 20 billion SHIB were transferred in the first hours of the day today. According to the current Shiba price, the total value of the wallet is currently around 115.6 million dollars. Prior to this transfer, information from Whale Stats showed that the top 100 investors with the most SHIB tokens in their wallets had 25 percent of the total supply of the joke-themed crypto asset.
It seems that investors who have been buying in large quantities, called whales, have taken advantage of Shiba's low price last week. However, the altcoin, which is currently in 13th place with a market value of $ 18.05 billion, has gained 55 percent from the bottom levels in the last week.
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A&E‘s Beyond Scared Straight participant Ashley Tropez has died in what police say was an apparent homicide. She was 24.
According to multiple sources, police responded to a report of a dead body inside a home on August 26 where they discovered Tropez. Per Deadline, “deputies located Ashley Tropez inside the house, suffering from traumatic injuries.”
Authorities currently have a suspect in custody. An official press release states that they believe Tropez and the suspect knew each other and “may have been squatting at the residence.”
Police have detained a woman who they believe is a suspect in Tropez's death.
Authorities currently have Alexis Call in custody, who they have named as a suspect in this investigation. An official press release states that police believe Tropez and the suspect knew each other and “may have been squatting at the residence.”
Ashley Tropez appeared on A&E's 'Beyond Scared Straight' when she was 17.
Back when she was 17 years old, Ashley Tropez appeared on Beyond Scared Straight, a reality show that follows teens who had trouble with the law as they spent up to three days in prison to witness what prison life is like from actual inmates.
The goal of these unique crime prevention programs is to deter the teens from continuing to live a life of crime.
While some participants were able to turn their lives around, others returned to the same lifestyle, including Tropez.
“I’m still the same person,” she said a year after appearing on the show. “I just be everywhere, from friends to family’s houses. Just chilling.”
Our thoughts are with Tropez’s family and loved ones at this time.

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As Annurag Sharma gears up to deliver the second edition of United Art Fair, he shares nuggets about his journey so far with Shailaja Tripathi
The bylanes of Gopinath Bazaar in the sleepy cantonment area of Delhi , Delhi Cantt, seem an unlikely location for an art space because the art world hasn’t moved beyond the plush galleries, cultural centres and museums of South and Central Delhi. But then, what would this world be without surprises! The second edition of United Art Fair (UAF) worth Rs.10 crore is being churned out from this nondescript address, which until last year was just the office of United Art logistics Private Limited Pvt Ltd (UAPL), an art logistic company and UPEX, a courier company founded by Annurag Sharma. With UAF slated to begin on September 14 in Pragati Maidan, the space is abuzz with activity. As two young artists wait after submitting their art work to be displayed at UAF, Annurag Sharma, the brain behind the fair, makes a hurried entry.
“I haven’t slept in days. My life has turned upside down. I am struggling with finances and since September 2012, I haven’t gone out with my family a single day,” says Annurag, settling down on a chair. But the struggle hasn’t dampened his spirits, for the fair, he claims, is bigger than last year. “The number of artists might have come down from 500 artists to around 300 artists but in terms of disciplines and mediums, it’s vast. Year after year, it will only become better,” he says.
The stress of managing such a grand affair and of improving on the areas the first edition lacked in has brought positive results overall. Annurag has begun to paint. “One day I just started to sketch and I realised it’s a great stress-buster, and interestingly I only make faces.” A few of his creations adorn the conference room.
From courier boy to art fair owner, Annurag has made some giant leaps in his life. Growing up in Gopinath Bazaar, where he went to Kendriya Vidyalaya, Annurag never expected to put in front of people an art fair, that too a model considered radical for the times.
Positioning itself as an artist-driven fair, UAF does away with galleries and allows a direct participation of the artists. Furthermore, it has gone beyond the established names to include the young, the upcoming and the unknown.
“Ab billi ke gale mein galli main kisi ko to ghanti bandhni padegi. This corrective measure had to be attempted by somebody who is from the industry but outside the closed art circuit. There are 90-odd galleries doing serious work in the country and they constantly work with a set of artists. An art exhibition at max showcases 15 artists but what about those hundreds of students who clear their BFAs and MFAs every year? So, there emerge a handful of names which get pushed by galleries. People like you and me aren’t part of that art circuit because it’s closed and inaccessible, so is it going to create an impact? No, I don’t think so.”
UAF, he says, scouts for artists in every part of the country. While last year, he did it himself, this year it was an expert panel of curators — Alka Pande, Ram Rahman, Meera Menezes, Heidi Fichtner and Mayank Kaul — headed by artistic director Peter Nagy, which scrutinised 4,500 artists. “We didn’t just look at the art work. There were several other parameters like how far the artist is willing to go. Is he/she committed to it? We have somebody from Andaman and Nicobar. We have tribal artists and we found a craftsperson in Ranthambore, who just paints on furniture and turns in some really exquisite work. And don’t think that because they are cheap, they won’t be good. They aren’t cheap because I have spent a lot of money on selecting them. The artists have been shortlisted and handpicked by some of the most respected names in the field,” says Annurag.
It was in 2012 that Annurag mounted the first edition of United Art Fair with Johny ML as the artistic director. It acquired an image of a radical model opposed to the system. There were apprehensions about its sustainability and feasibility, but Annurag didn’t get deterred.
“I don’t want to just eat fruits, I want to plant trees as well. There is no government support, no private support but I am still doing it. Next year, I might just surprise you by going global because to organise the art fair outside India, would be much more cost-effective for me,” says Annurag, who came into the contact with the art world through his art handling and shipment for others’ companies and then his own, UAPL which was launched in 2001. But before that he was a courier boy with Blue Dart, earning a salary of Rs.1,825 per month.
Without formal training, he learnt the tricks of the trade on the job.
“I may not understand the technical language of the artist but since one lakh art works have passed through my hands, I can value a work very easily. And that skill has come in very handy here. If an artist wishes to price his/her work Rs.1 lakh, we ask them why.”
A part of the industry but still considered an outsider, Annurag says he is focusing on the path ahead. “It will be there. I am not seen in page 3 parties either so that’s another thing.”
And the path ahead is even more challenging than earlier because Annurag has to set many things right. “Last year, people accepted, ignored my mistakes but this year they won’t. I wasn’t convinced of how it was handled. Somehow, it became very easy for artists to participate. It might be a free fair but it doesn’t mean that the artist won’t be screened. I became very over-confident and misunderstood so many things. I don’t want to repeat those mistakes this year.”
United Art Fair, 2013
United Art Fair is slated to happen from September 14 to 17 in Halls 9, 10, 11 of Pragati Maidan. 283 artists working across genres of painting, sculpture and photography, design (including graphic art, fashion, textiles, furniture, and ceramics), architecture, will participate in the fair. The fair will also have forms of folk and tribal art, crafts and ritual arts.
The total worth of the work on display would be Rs.2,500 crore.
The price of art works would range from Rs.5000 to 1 crore.
Peter Nagy, Artistic Director on UAF, 2013
On being part of UAF
The reason I signed up to be a part of the second UAF is precisely because it is a new model for an art fair. And because it is not soliciting galleries to sign up for booths, it is not competition for the India Art Fair, something I was criticised for. I think there is enough talent and there should be a large enough market in India for both models to exist. Certainly, many cities already have multiple contemporary art fairs. But the first UAF already was a very inclusive platform; actually I think I’ve made this one even more inclusive by extending the parameters of the art shown into the realms of design, crafts, and tribal art.
On filtering the artists
We were always working with an approximate number of 300 artists. I think we have 283 at the final count. There were no parameters, really. Each of the six curators (including myself) were free to sign up any artists they wanted, but I did ask that we were not getting artists through galleries and not trying to get artists that are represented by galleries to give us works without the galleries’ involvement. While most of the artists in the fair have certainly participated in group shows or have had solos with galleries, none are “exclusively represented” by galleries. In only a very few cases, we did get works via galleries. I was conscious that we would not be stabbing the gallery system in the back but rather providing an opportunity to artists who are not yet incorporated into the gallery system.
Highlights of UAF, 2013
The highlights of the fair will be its diversity and its rather unorthodox exhibition design (at least for an art fair). There are going to be so many artists and such an incredible diversity of material, in many different mediums and price points, that it’s impossible to say who will do well. Hopefully most will. Some artists have only three or four works in the fair, while others will be represented by large bodies of work, presented as solo shows within the fair. But it’s funny how the press is always asking me to name the “top ten” artists to look for in the fair. I am always against turning the art world into a horse race.

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Meat gets a bad rap when it comes to health and diet, but it is not all bad. Here are 5 nutritional reasons people choose to eat meat.
Starbucks is now offering coconut milk as an additive for your daily coffee habit. But this coconut milk may not be so pure.
A study points to processed junk food for the heavy increase in auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis, alopecia, asthma, and eczema.
From over-fishing to radiation and mercury contamination, here are 4 reasons more people are turning away from canned tuna.
Most of the almonds sold in the U.S. have been fumigated with propylene oxide, a chemical that even the CDC has admitted causes cancer.
Numerous studies have found that honey could be a solution to the continuing problem of unstoppable bacteria that can’t be beaten by antibiotics.
New research has uncovered at least one mechanism behind resveratrol’s medicinal properties, showing how it can help with numerous ailments.
Research has once again confirmed that eating organic foods will lower intake of toxic pesticides sprayed on our food supply.
Researchers find that coffee contains a myriad of serious health benefits, and contains a large amount of antioxidant polyphenols.
The consumption of junk food has been found to override the natural ‘kill’ switch that regulates the calories we consume, causing people to eat more.
A new video reveals how eating dark chocolate can actually boost health through the deliverance of various disease-fighting compounds.
A new study has shown once again how turmeric and its active compound curcumin can inhibit inflammation – a major factor for disease development.
A recent study has found that a compound within green tea is capable of destroying oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells completely unharmed.
Many food products have silently been reformulated to include various gum ingredients instead of fats, and they are causing some health issues.
From helping to boost total immunity to detoxing the body, here are 12 reasons why probiotic-rich, fermented kefir may be right for you.
Chronic inflammation is said to fuel all disease, so it must be tamed. Here are 4 foods that are must-haves for reducing inflammation naturally.
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Mortgage rates rose for the fifth straight week, hitting their highest level since the financial crisis.
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.29%, according to a survey of lenders released Thursday by Freddie Mac.
It was the second straight week that interest rates exceeded 6%. Interest rates were last this high in October 2008, when the US was deep in recession.
The sharp rise is another result of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to contain decades of high levels inflation. On Wednesday, the central bank hiked interest rates for the fifth time this year. Officials cautioned that more big hikes are on the way, even if such moves risk a recession.
A year ago, mortgage rates were 2.88%.
Higher interest rates affect virtually every corner of the economy, but their impact on home construction is particularly acute, since higher interest rates can easily add hundreds of dollars to a buyer’s monthly mortgage payments.
Consider a borrower who buys a $500,000 home with a 20% down payment. With a 2.88% mortgage, this person can expect to pay about $200,000 in interest over 30 years on their $400,000 loan, according to a Bankrate.com mortgage calculator. With a 6.29% mortgage, the borrower could pay more than $490,000 in interest.
Higher rates have significantly cooled the case. Although property prices continue to post year-on-year gains, prices are falling month-on-month. Many potential buyers are priced out of the home price. Many homeowners feel stuck because selling would mean taking out a mortgage with significantly higher interest rates.
The nationwide median mortgage payment was $1,839 in August, up 33% from the start of the year, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Thursday.
Mortgage rates don’t automatically move when the Fed raises rates. They typically rise or fall in tandem with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, but that yield is heavily influenced by expectations for Fed interest rates. The 10-year yield hit its highest level since 2011 this week.
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Have you at any point considered venturing out to South America? On the off chance that indeed, do you realize what are the housing alternatives? Today we will give you a significant hint when going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Hotels or excursion condos? Despite the fact that there are innumerous places to get-away in Brazil like Búzios, Recife & Salvador, we trust you choose for the “superb city”. In the event that you chose for Rio, the most ideal approach for housing is to remain in an excursion sea shore rental or get-away loft, rather than a customary inn. The fundamental explanation is that get-away sea shore condos have demonstrated to be a triumphant suggestion for nearby and worldwide sightseers who look for entertainment only, quality, security & protection in Rio de Janeiro. Numerous lodgings don’t permit visitors or private invitees in their offices. On the off chance that you stay in loft in Rio, you can carry on with the unconstrained existence of a genuine Carioca (name given for those brought into the world in city of Rio), while taking benefit of the solace you merit when voyaging abroad. Dream travelers presently want another sort of suggestion for rental facilities in Rio: the satisfaction in a genuine neighborhood experience. (Vacationers in Brazil need to have the option to wear two-pieces and flip-flops in style to the latest thing.)
There are a few rental office locales that offer lofts in Rio, as sea shore excursion rentals. You can pick between facilities with hot tubs, ultra extravagance suites, & surprisingly warming oceanfront sees for instance. You can discover outfitted lofts and houses in best sea shore neighborhoods in Rio like Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Botafogo, & Lagoa. Today, there are many get-away condos to look over. Type in “Get-away Apartment in Rio” in Google and see the rundown of rental organizations that appear in English. Be careful if the organizations that give loft rentals don’t show their face. Continuously try to check in their site pages who are the proprietors of the site/excursion rentals offices in the “About Us”, “What Our identity is” or “Organization Profile” areas of their sites. Additionally another significant hint is to notice the value variety. Costs of excursion condos in Rio may fluctuate essentially: In the majority of the cases, you can pick between modest, spending plan, monetary, quality, extravagance & super extravagance units. Diverse sort of rentals are additionally commonly introduced like condos, penthouses, studios, lofts, houses, townhouses, rooms and even manors!

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- "I definitely will, Daian! Dogs love to gnaw on my ears!"
Dr. Milly Mendas A rare moglin in that her love of healing lead her beyond the healing magic of the Moglin's of LORE and into Medical Science. Dr. Mendas' hybrid approach to medicine keeps the WarpForce intact and running, well mostly! She tells you about how the WarpForce heals without magic and studies new forms of alien life. She has a shop and can give you Missions, she also can heal you.

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If you have not already done so, please would you participate in a survey investigating the impacts that the European Union’s neonicotinoid ban has had on UK carrot and lettuce production. The loss of plant protection products is a concern to many farmers, and this survey aims to explore how pest management strategies have been impacted by the neonicotinoid ban.
The survey is part of research being conducted by Megan Whatty (Food Security master’s student at the University of Warwick) as part of their master’s dissertation project on the economic and environmental impacts that the European Union neonicotinoid ban has had on UK crop production. The project is supervised by Rosemary Collier of the University of Warwick.
We welcome any participants who are over the age of 18, all responses are anonymous and by taking part in this survey you are giving consent for your anonymous data to be used in this study.
If you would like to take part in the survey, please follow this link for more information: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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If you are suffering with pains, then physiotherapy is the best solution. The recent study is stated that the physiotherapy is an effective tool to removes pains and injuries ranging from minor to major. Physiotherapy is the best one in curing the injuries and pains. One should know the importance of the physiotherapy at www.pilates4physio.ca.
If you are taking physiotherapy for curing your join pains, then a physiotherapist may contort or overlap the appendages having illnesses into positions which are not normally postured. The twisting is the one of the part in Toronto Physiotherapy treatment. If you want to get rid of muscle pains, then the physiotherapist can suggest exercises, stretches, massage, heat therapy and many more to strengthen your muscles. Most of the people are using pain killers for headaches, muscle pains which are effective in sometimes. But it is not good to use these pain killers for long time which may cause side effects. So, always choose the physiotherapy treatments to cure these pains in traditional way.
Physiotherapy is not only cures injuries and pains but also strengthens the muscles and help to get rid of many ailments. Many health care professionals are recommend this physiotherapy for depression problems and the physiotherapist can suggest many physiotherapy treatments like knee bends and other exercises to remove the back pain.
The repository problems are also treated well by the physiotherapy treatments. Many people don’t know the importance of physiotherapy treatments which cures repository problems like cough, cold and breathing problems. The physiotherapy in downtown Toronto is providing many physiotherapy treatments to get rid of many health problems.
Whiplash is condition that will be caused by vehicle accidents. The physiotherapist can give effective treatments to fix the muscles and back bones, neck and should muscles. They are using different techniques to fix the muscles in the perfect position. Many doctors are suggested these physiotherapy treatments for the accident victims. They create awareness of the importance of these physiotherapy treatments.
Physiotherapy is the best treatments for muscle pains, body aches and different diseases. Nowadays, people know the importance of the physiotherapy treatments and join in the course to do these different exercises. It also strengthens the boy muscles and gives flexibility to the body. The professional physiotherapist can suggest different stretches to strengthen the muscles.
Physiotherapy is not an easy one to do. The professional physiotherapist can give treatments based on the patient’s condition. They know which one is best for curing the injuries. The physiotherapist knows everything about physiotherapy treatments and knows which one is best for curing the aliments. So, always choose the best physiotherapy to take the treatments. If you choose the best physiotherapy in downtown Toronto, then your health problems will be resolved quickly. Physiotherapists are using many physiotherapy treatments to cure the injuries in effective way. They are also using some instruments for exercises which will help you to do the exercises easily. So, these are the importance of Toronto Physiotherapy that everyone needs to know. Always choose these physiotherapy treatments to get rid of body pains and other health problems. Take expert physiotherapist advice to cure all of your injuries.

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“There are plenty of things to celebrate about being American, but being possessed by a blind mania for working yourself into the ground, buying more stuff and mocking people in other countries just isn’t one of them.”
Another reason I’m not gonna buy any product by Ford (the owners of Cadillac).
Ford is the company that intentionally bought lower priced tires from Firestone that they knew were not rated to support the weight of the Ford Explorer. Then, tires started failing, causing rollovers and over 200 deaths.
Now this Cadillac commercial is trying to sell us on how great the U.S. is by bashing other countries.
One line says “We’re the only ones going back up there”, referring to going into space. They can’t even get their bashing correct.
Citizens of 38 countries have flown in space, and China and Russia have current space programs.
See on www.huffingtonpost.com


text: Teresa Lynn Paris McDonnell presents a lifetime COLLECTION of her original prose, poems, plays and songs in the genres of science fiction, horror, mystery, spirituality, social comment, humor and satire, with a few true stories thrown in along with autobiographical author's notes on each story. Visit Changes Inc. where you can correct past mistakes. See the soccer game of the future in Hat Trick. Meet the son of the Devil in a Seed of Doubt. Laugh at the antics of gangster Alice in The Underworld.

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On screen, it has never been made clear where the Toy Story movies are set. Most viewers accept the locale as "Anytown U.S.A." That is until 2010's "Toy Story 3" gave rise to the theory that Buzz Lightyear and the gang reside in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Say, whaa?!
If you look close, two scenes strongly suggest Andy is a student at Chagrin Falls High School, which also happens to be the alma mater of the movie's director, Lee Unkrich. Witness, a bumper sticker in Andy's bedroom shows a "Tigers!" football helmet, which is the school's mascot. Even more telling, the license plate frame on Andy's mom's minivan reads "Tiger Pride," while the plate itself has a number "18" sticker, which is the Ohio county code for Cuyahoga County, where the school is located. Case closed?
If you don’t buy it, Ohio’s next up is “Silence of the Lambs.”


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A couple of weeks ago I discussed the sewer goblins preview for the Savage Drakonheim Kickstarter, and a few weeks before that I talked about the necromancy preview. The Savage Drakonheim Kickstarter went live a few days ago, and the third preview has now been released.
This preview gives a sneak peek into the last chapter of the Heroes of Drakonheim adventure, covering the hexcrawl system I designed for the lead up to the final battle against the invading army. The heroes have less than two weeks to prepare before the enemy reaches the city walls, and must decide what they'll do - will they train a militia? Repair the walls? Recruit allies from the lizardfolk or one of the human tribes? Will they sabotage the bridge to slow down the enemy? Attempt to recover some ancient magical weapons from the past? Or perhaps the situation is dire enough to call upon some of the less savory elements of Drakonheim?
There are many options, but not enough time for all of them, so the heroes will have to prioritize, perhaps even splitting up to deal with some of the challenges. Each challenge they overcome gives some sort of advantage in the upcoming battle (which uses the Mass Battle rules), but the heroes will need to plan carefully and move quickly if they hope to tip the odds in their favor!
Download it here: Savage Drakonheim Preview 3: Prepare for War
Once again, the preview is free. If you've backed the Kickstarter, you'll already have access to the full document - but if you're still on the fence, check out this and the other previews and see if it's something you're interested in!

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Enjoy a relaxing family visit to Millstone Creek this weekend! Visit the Apple Barn Store for some fresh orchard goodies, enjoy a picnic lunch in our shaded area and play with your kids in the Kiddie Korral before the Apple Fest Crowd moves in.
Apple Crop Update
1. U-Pick Apples ~ Open September Weekends Only (Due to an early season crop loss)
2. "U-Pick a Peck"... U-Pick Limit ~ 1 peck of apples per family per visit (more pre-picked apples available for purchase)
3. Check Before Visiting...Things can Change...Current Picking Conditions


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Because some of the videos from the concert weren't able to be uploaded to the website due to
their file size, all songs (videos) from each band/choir at the concert have been put on YouTube.
Holiday Carol Collage
Twist of Fate
Legend of the Nighthawk
Jolly Old St. Nick
La Suerte de los Tontos
I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Carol of The Bells
Seasons of Love
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This perfect and easy Balsamic Glazed Salmon is so tasty and ready in a very less time. A healthy salmon you can enjoy with family as a lunch or dinner.
Easy Balsamic Glazed Salmon Recipe by Brittany Mullins
This balsamic salmon is easy to make healthy and flavorful, there are only six ingredients involved, all of which you probably have in your kitchen!
Ingredients For Perfect Balsamic Glazed Salmon:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Salmon fillets: Both wild salmon and farmed salmon have benefits! While wild salmon might be considered the better choice, it is more expensive, and farmed salmon is still a great option!
- Olive or avocado oil: To sauté the salmon in.
- Honey: A hint of sweetness for the glaze.
- Balsamic vinegar: The balsamic vinegar caramelizes slightly and is so good!
- Red pepper flakes: Adds more flavor than spice.
- Sea salt and black pepper: To taste and bring the flavors of the dish together.
The best part about having fish for dinner is that it cooks super fast and you can have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
Can You Eat Salmon Skin?
Yes, the skin contains the same nutrients found in salmon. Just make sure you’re eating high-quality fish from a reliable source if you choose to eat the skin, you can just slide the flesh off before eating as well!
What to Pair With this Balsamic Salmon?
Here are some ideas:
- Rice: Brown rice or quinoa
Perfect Balsamic Glazed Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 3–4 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper. Add salmon to skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- While the salmon is cooking, whisk together honey, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add vinegar mixture to skillet and simmer until fish is fork-tender and liquid reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes. For a thicker, reduced sauce, simmer for 5 to 10 additional minutes. You may need to remove the salmon during this process, just to make sure it doesn't overcook.
- Plate salmon and serve with sides of your choice.

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GENERAL ORDERS, NO. III
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY
JOINT RESOLUTION expressive of the recognition by Congress of the gallant and patriotic services of the late Brigadier-General Nathaniel Lyon and the officers and soldiers under his command at the battle of Springfield, Mo.
Resolved by the Senate and House Representatives of life United States of America in Congress assembled, I. That Congress deems it just and proper to enter upon its records a recognition of the eminent and patriotic services of the late Brigadier-General Nathaniel Lyon. The country to whose service he devoted his life will guard and preserve his fame as a part of its own glory.
2. That the thanks of Congress are hereby given to the brave officers and soldiers who, under the command of the late General Lyon, sustained the honor of the flag and achieved victory, against overwhelming numbers at the battle of Springfield, in Missouri; and that, in order to commemorate an event so honorable to the country and to themselves, it is ordered that each regiment engaged shall be authorized to bear upon its colors the word "Springfield," embroidered in letters of gold. And the President of the United States is hereby requested to cause these resolutions to be read at the head of every regiment in the Army of the United States.
The President of the United States directs that the foregoing joint resolution be read at the head of every regiment in the Army of the United States.
By command of Major-General McClellan:
Abraham Lincoln, Executive Order Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/202418

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Margilan hosts Festival of Traditional Textile “Atlas Bayrami”
The festival is organized by the Government of the Ferghana region and the Municipality of the City of Margilan in close cooperation with the Margilan Crafts Development Centre, the UNESCO Office in Tashkent, the National Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for UNESCO, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the “Khunarmand” Crafts Association, the DVV International Branch Office in Uzbekistan and the Association of Cooks of Uzbekistan with the support from Ucell, mobile network and communication provider in Uzbekistan and Law firm COUNCIL.
The main goal of Festival “Atlas Bayrami” is to safeguard and promote the rich intangible cultural heritage as well as support the development of traditional crafts in Uzbekistan. It also contributes to improving the traditional crafts quality and design as well as to attracting (It contributes to both improving and attracting) travellers to discover the region. In addition, the Festival will be organized to help young people and women acquire new knowledge and skills in traditional crafts, thus giving an opportunity to improve the economic and social well-being of the population.
Safeguarding, promotion, and development of traditional crafts are important for the Central Asian region. In this regard, the present Festival will have a wider geographical range: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will also join in the festival. The participation of craftspeople, artists and specialists from these countries will further enrich the festival, provide a profounder experience for the ones involved as well as contribute to the general cooperation in Central Asia through culture. It will offer a great possibility to introduce a wide variety of traditions, styles, patterns, technics and ideas of the region while providing an opportunity for experts to share their knowledge with the concerned audience.
The 3rd edition of the festival will have a colourful programme, starting with practical training sessions for young craftspeople on traditional embroidery, fashion design using traditional textile and felt weaving, as well as financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the field of craftsmanship from 12th to 14th September 2017.
On 15th and 16th September, the following activities will take place:
- International Scientific Conference "Traditional Textiles of Central Asia in the Context of Time";
- Exhibition of Traditional Textiles “The World of Textile of Central Asia: 21 century”;
- Crafts fair of traditional textiles;
- Defile/fashion shows with elements of traditional textiles;
- Folk festivities, including traditional fighting “Kurash”, rope-walking performance, puppet-show; performance of traditional music and dance, the plov contest “Devzira”.


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NEW BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!Just received SEVERAL new books. Some series we have added are the graphic format version of the Witch & Wizard series, the Dog Man series, The Avengers in graphic format, the I Survived series, Mighty Robot, and more of James Patterson's Middle School series.Also, remember we are not charging overdue fines for late books, but be sure to get your books in on time. We have been doing a great job with turning books in this year, and thank you students!!
Ms. Waller, Librarian

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Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the home of disabled and community sport and leisure in Aylesbury is celebrating after receiving a seventh Memorandum of Understanding from an International squad. The Slovak Paralympic Committee will be training at the home of Paralympic Sport from 28 May – 3 June 2012 in the run up to the 2012 Paralympic Games.
The Slovak Paralympic Squad will be using Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Guttmann Road to train its 100m, 200m athletes, it’s long jumpers, discus, javelin and shot-putters as well as the support team, coaches and physios.
Seb Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee said, “It is great that Paralympic Squads are planning training camps in advance of London 2012. I am sure that the athletes training at Stoke Mandeville Stadium will receive a very warm welcome and that they will enjoy training and acclimatising at the venue - the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.”
Peter Hamaj, The Sport Manager for the Slovak Paralympic Committee said "We were really impressed by the all of the facilities in the South East but Stoke Mandeville Stadium stood out for us as having of the best facilities for Paralympic athletes on offer. We are sure that our athletes will enjoy training at Stoke Mandeville Stadium next year and this will help prepare them for the London 2012 Paralympic Games"
Sue Saville, Managing Director of Tourism South East and Member of the South East Partnership said: "Tourism South East is delighted to have helped Slovak Paralympic Committee to reach an agreement with Stoke Mandeville Stadium for their training camp requirements for 2012. The South East is a great place to live and train; not only do we have world class training facilities, but we have some of the most beautiful and historic places to visit. Hosting National Olympic and Paralympic Committees, such as Slovakia to train here is a really effective way to show the world just how beautiful the South East of England is".
Ian Seabrook, Stoke Mandeville Stadium’s business development manager says: “We’re thrilled to receive our seventh memorandum of understanding and welcome the Slovakian squad next year in the build up to the Paralympic Games. The committee was impressed with our world class training facilities as well as our accommodation, which is housed within the one site on Guttmann Road. We are looking forward to welcoming the Slovakian squad next year.”


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As of now, samples taken within the independent residue monitoring scheme FoodSecuritas are fully recognised in the QS residue monitoring fruit, vegetables and potatoes. The agreement between the Spanish company Food Experts S.L. and QS benefits wholesalers and producers of fruit and vegetables who participate in both schemes. Results of samples analysed within FoodSecuritas will be transferred to the QS database only with the approval of the QS scheme participant and will then be recognised by QS as part of the QS residue monitoring. This avoids double sampling and reduces costs and efforts for QS scheme participants.
FoodSecuritas was developed by Food Experts, S.L. to help retailers get an idea of their suppliers’ pesticide use and reduce pesticide residues in the fresh produce they source. Currently, companies from more than 10 countries participate in the scheme.
The residue monitoring in the QS scheme monitors whether maximum residue levels for plant protection products and limit values for contaminants and nitrate in fruit, vegetables and potatoes are complied with. It is further checked whether applied plant protection products are approved for the corresponding cultures. The objective of this monitoring process is to ensure that only flawless goods find their way to the consumer. All producers, wholesalers and food retailers who participate in the QS scheme also implement the residue monitoring.
Around 15,000 samples from the residue monitoring were analysed by 77 QS-approved laboratories in 2018.

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Boost Mobile Founder Wants T-Mobile, Sprint to Divest Prepaids
(Bloomberg) -- T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. emphasize the prospect of faster 5G service as they tout their proposed $26.5 billion merger, and say decisions will come later about their less glamorous prepaid brands MetroPCS and Sprint’s Boost Mobile.
A Boost founder has a suggestion: sell one of the brands to preserve competition for prepaid customers, who lack the credit record or income needed for a fancy calling plan.
“The two biggest fighting brands that have been driving prepaid prices down are going to become one, and that should not be allowed to happen," Peter Adderton, a director and the largest shareholder of Boost Mobile Australia, said in a May 18 interview. “It really is at the detriment of those customers. I call them the forgotten Americans. Because no one seem to be talking about them.”
T-Mobile announced its purchase of Sprint on April 29 and said the deal would bring greater competition in wireless, video and broadband. The combination would reduce the U.S. wireless industry to three major competitors from four, ensuring heavy scrutiny from regulators.
Sprint, with prepaid brands Boost and Virgin Mobile, served about 9 million prepaid customers in 2017, and T-Mobile had about 20.7 million, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Together they have about 37 percent of the North American prepaid market.
AT&T Inc., which offers the Cricket prepaid brand, served 15.3 million and Verizon Communications Inc. had 5.4 million, according to the data.
The prepaid market is dwarfed by the post-paid, monthly subscription services offered by the big four. The new enlarged T-Mobile would have about 70 million subscribers. In 2017 Verizon had 111 million subscribers, and AT&T had 78 million.
Adderton said he’d ask the Federal Communications Commission and Justice Department to require T-Mobile and Sprint to spin off one of their major pre-paid units. The deal needs clearance from both agencies.
It seems likely that if needing to choose, T-Mobile would keep its MetroPCS brand and sell Boost, Adderton said. He said he’d like to bid, along with backers he declined to identify.
“As a founder of Boost it’s a passion of mine. It’s kind of like my baby,” Adderton said. “It’s emotional for us. We want it to keep being the challenger brand.”
T-Mobile and Sprint representatives didn’t immediately return emails seeking comment.
©2018 Bloomberg L.P.

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We know the winter blues are in full effect nowadays. Between the snow, lack of sunlight, and cold weather, it seems like winter is never going to end. But there is good news!! Daylight Savings is three weeks away, which means more daylight and warmer weather is right around the corner. The winter can cause many problems like depression, vitamin D deficiency, sleepiness, weight gain, and more. So KM Fitness and Nutrition is here to help!
First, we recommend moving as much as you can. Exercise is known to help boost your energy, improve your mood, promote better sleep, combat health issues & diseases, increase confidence, and so much more. So come to as many in-person or zoom classes as you can. Second, we recommend eating well. Now, this doesn’t mean entirely and utterly restricting yourself, saying ‘no’ to all the good tasting foods in the world, or even “going on a diet.” What we mean is mainly eating whole foods, limiting your added sugar and alcohol consumption, (more than likely) increasing your fruit and vegetable consumption, choosing whole grains rather than ultra-processed foods, eating lean meats, choosing grass-fed or local beef options, eating low-fat dairy products, and eating a full range of legumes, lentils, and nuts. Remember, keep your plate colorful.
We understand winter is challenging, fruits and vegetables are not in season, and going to the grocery store to shop around during COVID times may not be possible. So we’ve decided to give you some websites and recipes that will help you keep the spark alive when it comes to your meal choices. Enjoy and let us know which you’ve tried and how you liked them.
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By Ilene Prusher JPost.com
An article by a Saudi journalist challenging the conventional wisdom in the Arab world – in particular the view of Israel as the root of the region’s problems – is enjoying skyrocketing popularity online and sparking debate about the Arab Spring.
Under the headline “Arab Spring and the Israeli enemy,” the writer used the occasion of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 to wonder aloud about the resources spent on war, in particular the War of Independence in 1948 and the Six-Day War in 1967.
“What was the real cost for not recognizing Israel in 1948 and why didn’t the Arab states spend their assets on education, healthcare, and the infrastructures instead of wars?” asked Abdulateef al-Mulhim in the Arab News, a Saudi Arabian newspaper in English whose website “gets hundreds of thousands of hits every day” from around the world, according to the paper’s site.
“But, the hardest question that no Arab national wants to hear is whether Israel is the real enemy of the Arab world and the Arab people,” wrote al-Mulhim.
“I decided to write this article after I saw photos and reports about a starving child in Yemen, a burned ancient Aleppo souk in Syria, the underdeveloped Sinai in Egypt, car bombs in Iraq, and the destroyed buildings in Libya. The photos and the reports were shown on the Al-Arabiya network, which is the most watched and respected news outlet in the Middle East,” he wrote.
“The common thing among all what I saw is that the destruction and the atrocities are not done by an outside enemy. The starvation, the killings, and the destruction in these Arab countries are done by the same hands that are supposed to protect and build the unity of these countries and safeguard the people of these countries. So, the question now is that who is the real enemy of the Arab world?” he asked.
Al-Mulhim continued later in the column: “The real enemies of the Arab world are corruption, lack of good education, lack of good health care, lack of freedom, lack of respect for the human lives, and finally, the Arab world’s many dictators who used the Arab-Israeli conflict to suppress their own people.”
“These dictators’ atrocities against their own people are far worse than all the full-scale Arab-Israeli wars,” he added, pointing out the mistreatment of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers, but delineating equally outrageous events in the region, from the devastating war in Syria to the upheaval in Iraq, the corruption in Tunisia that allowed the former president “to steal $13 billion from the poor Tunisians.”
Al-Mulhim then called on Arab countries to stop blaming Israel for their woes and concluded, “Now, it is time to stop the wars and start to create better living conditions for the future Arab generations.”
The article has been shared widely around social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter, and has been republished in several other newspapers since it was published on the Arab News website on October 6. Tim Marshall, a British journalist with Sky News, shared the link in his Twitter Feed and added: “If there were more like this guy – fewer people would die.”
Al-Mulhim, who also writes columns for the al-Saudia al-Yawm newspaper, has written several columns recently that seemed aimed at fomenting debate. In one, he castigated Saudis for complaining about the surplus of expatriates in the kingdom but relying on them to keep the workforce going.
In another, he called on Michelle Obama, the wife of U.S. President Barack Obama, to explain why American women have only managed to be first ladies – or to be appointed secretary of state – but have never been elected president. [This from a country whose women are forbidden to drive. -Ed.]
The article on the paper’s website has garnered close to 300 comments, some of them in praise of al-Mulhim’s “brave” words, and others bashing his portrayal of events, particularly his suggestion that Palestinians are “better off” than many other Arabs.

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If you’re thinking about investing in books there are a variety of types that can help you earn money. A few of them include the Unshakable Book by Tony Robbins, the 4hr Work Week Book, and the Dotcom Secrets book. These books are amazing and have helped many people.
The Eat That Frog book is about a lot more than just frogs. It’s a six-step plan for improving your time management capabilities and getting more done in fewer hours. It is a guide for making use of the most effective technology to remind yourself of important tasks. Also, you must make an habit of doing things in the right order.
If you’re serious about getting your work done, you’ll need to dedicate some time to planning and strategizing. You will need to decide which tasks are crucial while you do this. This will assist you in getting to the finish line.
This goal can be achieved through a variety ways. One of the best approaches is to pick a specific, granular goal to focus your attention on. You could decide to write an article.
If you’re wondering what is the newest fad in productivity and how it can be integrated into your existing work routine The 4hr Workweek by Tim Ferriss is an excellent starting point. This book is about more than just productivity. It’s a step-by-step guide to the life you want to live.
One of the greatest aspects of this book is the quality of the information. You’ll be able to get tips from successful entrepreneurs. Some of the lessons are skewed from experience, but there are some great tips here for the serious entrepreneur. In simple terms, Ferriss isn’t afraid to discuss his successes and failures. You’ll be more productive if you are willing to change the unanswerable.
There’s a lot of talk about the latest fad in productivity. But Timothy Ferriss’ Four Hour Work Week is a must read for anyone looking to lead a more fulfilled life.
Russell Brunson, CEO of ClickFunnels, wrote DotCom Secrets. It is an essential guide to online marketing.
This book is an excellent source for entrepreneurs as well as novice marketers. It is simple to read and contains valuable information. These lessons will be relevant all time as long as there’s social media.
This book focuses on building your own funnel. This book will show you how to tell your story, get the message out, and promote your product to your ideal target market.
This book will help you create a business without spending any money. The author will show you how to create a product customers will want to purchase. He also teaches you how to attract customers to your site and keep returning for more.
The Power of Being Rich A Book
The books of Napoleon Hill are considered self-help classics. The book he wrote”Think and Grow Rich is still popular. The book provides step-by-step guidance on how to make it rich.
In the book, the author reveals 17 elements of success. These factors are based on specific beliefs and actions. This is a comprehensive guide that anyone can follow.
You need to have the right mindset and mindset to succeed. With the right attitude and persistence, you are able to think about your goals and dreams. It takes time to develop your persistence. It’s worth it.
In the book, the author gives an intellectual framework to achieve prosperity by positive thinking. He also shares practical information and mystical secrets.
The book is written in a clear and humorous manner. This makes it an ideal book for young readers.
Unshakeable Book Tony Robbins
The Unshakable Book of Tony Robbins, Peter Mallouk and Peter Levine might not be a revolutionary financial book however, it is an informative guide to success. The author is not an expert in any way however he does have a knack for delivering practical information on a range of topics. One of his favorite topics is the ins and outs of investment jargon. It allows beginners to better navigate the murky waters of the stock market. This humorous guide to wealth will help you get started on your way to investing and prosperity.
The Unshakable contains a comprehensive guide to tips, tricks and best practices to make the most of your wealth. Some of the most effective ideas can be found in the most unlikely places. This book is essential for anyone looking to master the art in financial literacy. It’s filled with practical advice and tips, and a handful of inspirational stories.


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Jessica Sanchez Close to Inking Deal With 'Glee'
She took our breath away with Whitney Houston's hit, "I Will Always Love You" on American Idol and hasn't stopped impressing us since! Now runner-up Jessica Sanchez has her sights set on tv again -- this time it's Glee!
OK! NEWS: JESSICA SANCHEZ — FIRST EVER AMERICAN IDOL RUNNER-UP WITHOUT AN ALBUM DEAL?
As reported by TVLine, Jessica may be a new student next season at McKinley High. She's reportedly thiscloseto landing a guest role on Glee during season four.
Apparently she'll join the show halfway into the season after her Idol summer tour concludes, that is. Details around the role itself aren't known.
OK! NEWS: PIA TOSCANO SAYS MARIAH CAREY SHOULD REPLACE JENNIFER LOPEZ ON AMERICAN IDOL
If the deal goes through, this will be Jessica's third stint on TV. Aside from American Idol, she appeared as a contestant during the first season of America's Got Talent. Excited to see Jessica become a Gleek? Sound off below!

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Police have announced an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with the murder of a railroad security guard in south suburban Harvey over the weekend.
A warrant was issued for 24-year-old Rashad Williams, who is accused of first-degree murder and is considered to be "armed and dangerous," authorities announced Thursday.
Security guard Tyrone Hardin, who was working at the Canadian Railroad Complex in Harvey, was fatally shot on the job Saturday evening.
Around 7 p.m., a woman called police to report a man stealing her car, according to Harvey spokesperson Sean Howard. She was able to get in another car and followed the man while on the phone with police.
After hearing sirens and realizing he was being followed, the suspect crashed the stolen car into a viaduct near 159th Street and Park Avenue. He then ran on top of the viaduct onto Canadian National Railroad property, according to Howard.
He saw a contracted security guard inside his vehicle and opened fire, authorities said, with witnesses reporting nearly 15 shots fired. The guard was shot in the abdomen and taken to South Suburban Hospital where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
The guard was later identified as 38-year-old Tyrone Hardin from Riverdale, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
The suspect then stole Hardin's vehicle before abandoning it in the 100 block 171st Street in East Hazel Crest, Howard said.
Harvey police and multiple other agencies were searching in an active manhunt that began overnight in the three communities connected by the railroad, including East Hazel Crest, Hazel Crest and Markham.
"Unfortunately for us this is a wide area, and 171st Street is a wide area and it's going to take a lot of manpower to accomplish this task," Howard said Saturday night.
The suspect is described as having a medium build and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans, said Howard.
From evidence recovered, police said the shooter does not live in Harvey. Residents are encouraged to stay aware and remain indoors or travel in pairs.
Authorities are requesting that the suspect turn himself in, but if anyone has information about this incident they are asked to contact police.


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Become a Puerto Rico Expert
(Dive Travel Business News - December 7, 2010) -- The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has updated the Puerto Rico Travel Expert education and companion Incentive/Rewards program. Travel professionals who complete the General Courses (Chapters 1-4) gain access to the incentives platform.
At the incentives platform, Travel Pros can enter their Puerto Rico bookings for the period October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 to be eligible to win cash prizes: First Prize: $4,000, Second Prize: $2,500. Third Prize: $2,000, Fourth Prize: $1,000 cash. Random drawings will also take place for $500 cash and Four-Night/Five-Day Trip To Puerto Rico, including air and accommodations for two.
In addition, all agents who complete the current Master’s Course (Chapters 5-11) and enter at least one verified booking in the new Incentives/Rewards platform will receive a $25 gift certificate.
For further information, contact the Puerto Rico Tourism Company at 212-333-0345. To learn more about the program, visit the Puerto Rico agent training website.
Subscribe and stay informed!

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Sure we get depressed and anxious with this DD, but let me tell you, I had a genetic dispositon towards UC--GI problems run in my family.
However, I'm sure 35 years of living with a verbal abuser and a fairly disfunctional family had a lot to do with finally flaring with the real thing. I turned my anxiety and misery inward and it literally ate up my own gut. At least that's the way it seems to me. And every flare has been proceeded by some mental trauma--for instance, a really bad one a month after weathering Hurricane Katrina. Maybe once your brain and gut learn to deal with problems in this way it becomes habit-forming.
Well, maybe I'm full of baloney--we're all different I know--but I'm sure I carry a lot of grief and baggage around and it eventually gets to my gut.
Since I'm only 70, maybe I'll grow up someday and get my head straight!!lol

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Mickey Mouse # 5 (IDW Comics 2015)
The Ghost of Man-Eater Mountain.
Mickey's and Goofy's skiing holiday turns spooky and near deadly when a spectral kidnapper strikes.
Boo, Right on target for Halloween, it's an extra-long spook story by Golden Age Mouse artist Bill Wright.
Continues this classic series legacy numbering at #314.
Mickey Mouse # 5 is written by Don Christensen with art by Bill Wright and a cover drawn by Jonathan Gray.
Mickey Mouse # 5 is a 40 page comic book in full color and rated E.


With autonomous vehicles on the horizon, more than the car’s driving functions are set to change. Car interiors are expected to become an extension of the home and office.
Faurecia, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers for seating and interiors, teamed up with Accenture to combine innovation expertise and co-invest in developing and scaling products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Mary Hamilton, who leads Accenture’s research and development lab in Silicon Valley and Industry X.0 research, explains how Faurecia and Accenture are using an Industry X.0 approach to reinvent the onboard user experience. Together, we’re using digital technology, such as artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, extended reality, blockchain and quantum computing to transform Faurencia’s business overall.


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To mark the 125th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Mexico and Russia, Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz
Massieu and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged letters of congratulation.
The anniversary, to be celebrated today, is evidence of the solid
friendship between the two nations, said Foreign Secretary Ruiz Massieu in a
letter that stressed the importance of the joint work done by both countries to
strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Various events have been held to commemorate the more than
one hundred years of bilateral relations, including exhibits of documents and
paintings, as well as festivals.
In Mexico, the National Archives organized an exhibit on
“125 Years of Mexico – Russia Diplomatic Relations” with the help of the
Foreign Ministry. In Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry also organized an
exhibit, inaugurated by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The Mexican embassy in Moscow organized “Mexico Days” in Yekaterinburg;
the “Viva Mexico!” festival in Sochi; an exhibit of the Russian-Mexican painter
Vlady at the Moscow Museum of Decorative Arts and sponsored a Mexican Army band
during the Spasskaya Tower international military music festival in the Red
The Russian embassy in Mexico presented an exhibit on the
Russian Avant-garde in the Palace of Fine Arts and organized a cultural week in
honor of the Russian Federation in collaboration with the Senate.

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It is possible to live life without examining it or being reverent on anything. And for some people, the good life is as simple as working, sleeping, then eating. This is for them, the good life.
So I agree, that this kind of thinking about how to live is specific to one kind of person. It is primarily for the curious, whose curiosity later leads to reverence.
This book is for the person who doesn’t just want to live life but wants to understand it - how it is lived and how it is even possible to live it.


I understand the concept of VLAN's, however, I'm not a network expert and need some recommendations on settings up VLAN's on my network. I have MR18 AP's, MS220 Switches and an UnTangle Core router.
I want to set up the following VLAN's
Guest - used for guest device access to the internet only
IoT - used for IoT device access to each other and the internet
Internal - used for all other devices for access to each other internally and to the internet
I have configured three separate SSID's on the MR18's for each of the different devices to connect to (i.e. IoT devices connect to the IoT SSID, Guests to the Guest SSID etc
Each port on my MS220 is configured as a trunk port. Each MR18 is configured in Bridge mode.
As I understand it, I need to enable VLAN tagging for each SSID on the MR18 AP"s and assign an appropriate VLAN tag e.g.
SSID Guest - VLAN2
SSID IoT - VLAN3
SSID Internal - VLAN1
Since the MS220's are configured as trunk ports, then presumably the only other thing I need to do is configure the UnTangle Core Router to recognize VLAN tagged traffic and route appropriately. Is that correct?
You got most of it right. The last part, the UnTangle being the router, gateway, needs to have an IP for each subnet associated with each VLAN. That way it can route traffic to each other and the internet. If you use one Ethernet port to do this, you will need a trunk to the UnTangle set up.
The guest wireless vlan needs to have a rule to prevent it from seeing others on the network but full access to the Internet.
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You may need to check if there is a need for devices on the internal VLAN to directly access devices on the IoT VLAN. Which will result in another requirement. Depending on what is being done, connecting remotely may not always achieve what is required.


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Russian sports minister: McLaren’s words on "institutional conspiracy" erroneousSport December 09, 18:59
Russian PM says sanctions are not worth loss they cause for businessBusiness & Economy December 09, 18:24
Roscosmos praises contribution of US astronaut John Glenn to world cosmonauticsScience & Space December 09, 18:19
Russian Sports Ministry urges investigation into facts stated in McLaren reportSport December 09, 18:13
WADA says RUSADA must demonstrate 'independence from outside interference'Sport December 09, 18:03
Russian PM says Nord Stream-2 project benefits all participantsRussian Politics & Diplomacy December 09, 18:00
Russian premier says Rosneft stake sale is 'largest deal' in 2016Business & Economy December 09, 17:38
IPC says full findings of McLaren report unprecedented, astonishingSport December 09, 17:05
General Staff: Syrian army takes control of 93% of Aleppo’s territoryMilitary & Defense December 09, 17:04
BAKU, November 18 (Itar-Tass) —— Azerbaijan’s trunk lines decreased oil transportation by 6.2 percent to 39.1 million tonnes in the first ten months of the year, as compared to the same period of 2010, the country’s Statistics Service said on Friday.
At the same time, gas transit through the country’s trunks lines went up by 3.6 percent in the period under review, and reached 15 billion cubic metres as of November 1, 2011, the service said.
In January-October 2011, gas transportation through the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum pipeline reached 3.7 billion cubic metres, or 25 percent of the country’s overall gas transportation, the statistics service said.
In addition, 29.7 million tonnes of oil were pumped through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which made up 76.1 percent of Azerbaijan’s exports of hydrocarbons, including 1.7 million tonnes of Turkmenistan’s oil, transit of which via Azerbaijan was started in July 2010.
Besides, the traffic through Azerbaijan’s trunk lines made up 29.6 percent of the country’s total cargo traffic in January-October 2011, the statistics service said.


On-grid or off-grid communities without sufficient drinking water can use this system to disinfect water. The system contains a series of filters and ultraviolet irradiation. In the absence of enough water pressure, a do-it-yourself PVC pump can be used to push water thru a sediment filter, activated carbon and ion-exchange resin. Water passes through a disinfection lamp where all biological contaminants are killed. The lamp is powered by an ordinary car battery which can be charged by grid, solar panel, or any battery stores. All components can be accessed off-the-shelf. For greater mobility, the system can be placed in a small bike, trolley, or backpack. Through this, deployment is easier especially to difficult-to-reach areas. Families can be encouraged to harvest rainwater. Then this system can go around the community and offer to disinfect water and make it potable for a minimal fee. It can also be done through a cooperative system to sustain this project.
The system has been featured in the Philippine Star [http://www.philstar.com/science-and-technology/782179/ateneo-innovation-center-brings-green-solutions-resettlement-site], and in the Philippine Daily Inquirer [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/306208/innovations-address-local-needs]


The Nationality and Borders Bill will only cause more suffering and death
Three years ago, I was working in Moria camp, the largest and possibly most notorious refugee camp in Europe on the Greek island of Lesvos. A former army barracks built to house just under 3,000 people, Moria camp was chronically overcrowded and, at its peak in 2020, had a population of over 20,000 people, one-third of whom were children.
The squalid conditions these migrants were forced to live in were harrowing: hygiene facilities so scarce that hundreds shared one shower, there were no toilets in some parts of the camps, families had to sleep in summer tents in the freezing winter, and rubbish piled high around them.
I met young children showing signs of severe distress and some were self-harming. Children were bitten by scorpions, snakes, and rats. Access to healthcare inside the camp was virtually non-existent and food shortages were the norm. Violence was an everyday reality and deprivation was everywhere. It was a dystopian hell.
At the time, I was disgusted by the anti-refugee rhetoric spreading through Europe. How could people not see that these were vulnerable human beings who had a right to protection?
"In the name of 'fixing the broken asylum system' the British government is planning to bring in some of the most punitive, cruel and dangerous migration policies in the world"
Now in 2022, I hear the same populist anti-refugee rhetoric being wielded against people trying to reach the UK on boats in the English Channel – this time in the form of the British government’s Nationality and Borders Bill.
If passed, the bill will criminalise men, women and children trying to reach sanctuary in the UK with potentially fatal consequences. It will violate the Refugee Convention and other international legal obligations and undermine the UK’s international standing. We must try and stop it.
In the name of “fixing the broken asylum system,” the British government is planning to bring in some of the most punitive, cruel and dangerous migration policies in the world. The Home Office claims the bill will help to save lives, but we know that more lives will be lost as a result of their dangerous and illogical measures.
Plans to expand the use of large-scale asylum accommodation, replicating the Greek island approach, terrify me. These measures confine people to prison-like facilities, severely impacting their access to vital services and damaging their mental and physical health. I know – I have seen it happen.
I am appalled that the government considers Napier Barracks, a former military site where hundreds of newly arrived asylum seekers in the UK have been sent, a “prototype” for larger-scale facilities. Conditions in Napier have been decried by multiple independent investigators, the High Court, NGOs and, most importantly, the inhabitants themselves.
The #AntiRefugeeBill, or Nationality and Borders Bill, returns to Parliament today.— MSF UK (@MSF_uk) January 5, 2022
Here's a reminder of the dangers of this inhumane legislation and how you can become a part of the growing movement against it. https://t.co/KdDDKwgGQu
Proposals for offshore detention facilities are meanwhile extremely alarming. This would allow asylum seekers to be removed to another country and detained there indefinitely while their claims are processed.
My colleagues who worked on Nauru Island, where the Australian government implemented a similar policy, witnessed some of the worst mental health suffering recorded in MSF’s 50 years of existence. Almost one-third of our 208 patients attempted suicide. Children as young as nine years old tried to kill themselves.
If these measures were not bad enough, the government is also attempting to enable pushbacks of migrant boats in the Channel. This is not only dangerous but a flagrant violation of international law. MSF’s search and rescue teams in the Mediterranean Sea have seen first-hand the deadly consequences of attempts to push back small boats and refusal to rescue those onboard.
Over 1,500 people drowned in the Central Mediterranean in 2021 because of UK and EU-backed policies that undermine effective search and rescue. If the UK adopts this approach in the English Channel, it is inevitable that more people will die.
Not only is the Nationality and Borders Bill cruel, but it will also be ineffective and counterproductive. Harsher detention policies and pushbacks will not stop people seeking safety, it will only make their journeys more dangerous. Lives will be lost in a pointless battle where the casualties will be vulnerable and persecuted people.
Perversely, while the British government repeats talking points about the need for people to arrive through “legal routes,” it has made it virtually impossible for people to reach the UK through official channels.
The Dubs Scheme, focused on relocating unaccompanied child refugees from within Europe, and family reunification pathways have been shut down. The only remaining option is the painfully slow UNHCR resettlement scheme, which resettles fewer than 1% of the world’s refugees every year.
"The British government claims it wants to stamp out people smuggling operations that prey on vulnerable people, but this bill actually risks pushing more people into the hands of these dangerous gangs"
The UK government has also failed to establish a functioning scheme to enable individuals in immediate danger to legally enter the UK. Six months after the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme was announced, the programme has only just formally opened and the first to be “resettled” include those already evacuated to the UK. Those still in Afghanistan are forced to wait while the humanitarian situation further deteriorates.
As MSF is one of the few international organisations left providing medical care, my colleagues in Afghanistan see the crisis unfolding daily. People cannot simply wait and hope their time for resettlement will come soon. Yet if they attempt to reach the UK via irregular routes, they will face criminalisation and indefinite detention under measures set out in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
The British government claims it wants to stamp out people smuggling operations that prey on vulnerable people, but this bill actually risks pushing more people into the hands of these dangerous gangs.
The Home Office’s own Equality Impact Assessment of the Nationality and Borders Bill found “there is a risk that increased security and deterrence could encourage these cohorts to attempt riskier means of entering the UK.”
Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are not the faceless mass that the government attempts to portray them as, but real people who want to be safe. Many have already endured torture, sexual violence, and imprisonment, not to mention the perilous journey to the UK, which nobody undertakes lightly.
The Nationality and Borders Bill is a deliberate and racist attempt by the UK government to shirk its obligations to these vulnerable people. It is inhumane, punitive, and doomed to fail.
Demonising and criminalising people who arrive on boats will not fix the broken asylum system – it will only cause further suffering to the people who need our solidarity and care the most.
Sophie McCann is advocacy officer at MSF UK and former advocacy manager for MSF’s operations in Greece.
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Opinions expressed here are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of The New Arab and its editorial board or staff.


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It was a awesome game its just....
The game was wonderful ,but the ending I really dont like for some reason Im sorry but 5/10 and 3/5
Nice and easy going game,you should make more.Good Job
I PASSED lvl 16 and i love this game >:C
HAHAHAHAH THE BATTLEING IS TIC-TAC-TOE but this game does get boring for a while and i love the chao music
yeah u shouldve put acid or fire to burn him >:D
:O ;o ;O
This game is BANNANNAZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its good and awesome but it gave me a lot of glitches but i hope you make part 2 somehow
I luv this game its awesome also the person Orcol thanks for the advice.
To get a medal click on the bathroom sinks.To get a medal flush to bathrooms toilets.To get a medal Beat game.To get a medal let the kid in one of the bathroom doors through poop at you and the rest you figure out.BUT NICE GAME I PLAY IT EVRYDAY
Who would win
I wonder who would win Slash or Canti?? >:D
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