WHITE OAK — More than 700 junior high boys and girls took part in one of the largest youth rallies held in the diocese in recent years, according to Jerry White, director of youth and young adults ministry for the diocese. They met Nov. 4 for “A Piece of the Puzzle,” a Junior High Youth Rally that focused on teaching the youth how to make faith in God an integral part of their daily lives.
The rally was for girls and boys in sixth through eighth grades, the years that White says are crucial for a young Catholic’s spiritual development.
“Something’s going right when you have 700 people coming from all over the state on a Saturday for an event like this,” White said. “We’re trying to stress how important a vibrant junior high youth ministry is if you also want to have strong high school programs and beyond. We’ll be seeing the fruits of this in years to come.”
During the rally, the youth took part in drama, music, prayer workshops and worship. A special Mass was celebrated by Father Marcin Zahuta from St. Mary Help of Christians Church in Aiken.
Skits, music, video and other elements of the program were put together by members of the diocese’s Evangelization Team, known as the “E-team.”
The day’s puzzle theme was reflected in the decor at the auditorium where the young people gathered. Small jigsaw puzzles with one piece missing were taped to windows and walls outside the auditorium, and larger paper cutouts of puzzle pieces decorated the interior walls and ceiling. Team members also took part in a skit in which a private eye was helping a woman search for the missing puzzle piece in her spiritual life.
The team’s innovative approach to youth worship even included a prayer set to the distinctive rhythms of the rock anthem “We Will Rock You,” by Queen.
One of the featured guest speakers for the day was Jamie Dillon, a singer-songwriter originally from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Dillon, who has recorded three CDs of her upbeat acoustic music, led a light-hearted session that included a crowd of girls singing along with “If You’re Catholic and You Know It, Clap Your Hands.”
Dillon had a dual message for the young people: the power of prayer and the importance of relying on God, and not peer pressure, to make important decisions in life.
“When you pray you have to give God some credit,” Dillon said. “Give God credit and don’t boss him around. Joseph trusted God and so did Mary when they said the biggest ‘yes’ ever.”
Dillon also spoke about the concept of “contagious faith,” which means letting the joy that can come from a deep faith in God show through in one’s daily life.
ApeX Ministry, a Washington, D.C.-based duo that describes itself as “Christian vaudeville,” was another featured presentation during the day. ApeX includes Gene Monterastelli and Brad Farmer, who combine lessons about living life as Catholic Christians with sketch comedy, juggling and other antics.
Their performance in White Oak centered around the idea of how young Catholics can become modern day “superheroes” in their own right by striving to follow the guidelines for holiness set forth by Jesus in the gospels and by the lives of the saints.
They said that living a life that pleases God can be accomplished by acknowledging the small miracles of creation and through even the smallest acts of kindness.
“When you bring joy to another person, you bring joy to God … Put a smile on another human being’s face and you put a smile on the face of our creator,” Farmer said.
White said he was impressed by the turnout for the rally and also by the enthusiasm of the E-team.
“What a witness these young people are — they run the whole rally,” White said. “The work they do for these conferences is time consuming, not something they throw together. They do all the work because this might be the only time some of the people who come hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
The next major youth rally in the diocese will be for high school students in March 2007.


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- Accuracy does not decrease with time: a computer does not make mistakes because of being ‘tired’
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May 3, 2012 – Washington, D.C. – On April 13, 2012, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) submitted testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, in response to deep proposed cuts in U.S. foreign aid to Macedonia. President Obama’s proposed budget allocation for Macedonia in 2013 represents a 42% reduction in funding from 2011, from $27.5m to $14.9m.
UMD President Metodija A. Koloski elaborated on how reductions in the 2013 budget may erode or eliminate the progress already made on a wide variety of development projects in Macedonia. Over the last 20 years, these projects have boosted Macedonia’s economy and democracy, as well as helping the country deal with acute crises, like the illegal Greek trade embargo of the early 90s.
Projects sponsored by USAID have had far reaching impacts on Macedonian society, from new teaching regulations, making teachers more qualified and ready to enter the workforce, to the Macedonia Connects program, which has provided broadband internet to over 550 Macedonian schools, making Macedonia the first all-wireless country in the world. Additionally, great strides forward have been made in business development, tourism, the judiciary, and minority rights programs as a result of USAID funding. UMD believes that with drastic decreases in funding, Macedonia risks eroding these past successes.
“U.S. Aid has been a vital part of Macedonia’s development and growth. Macedonia has promoted stability in the region, and worked diligently in spreading security in the world. Macedonia has been a staunch ally of the United States, and it is time for the United States to remember the contributions of its allies. It is only with restored aid that Macedonia will continue its progress, and transition to a stage of innovation-led growth. Thanks to the support of the U.S., Macedonia has become a beacon of democracy in Southeast Europe, a role model for the region, and we believe further U.S. support will help U.S. interests in Southeast Europe,” stated Koloski.
To read the full testimony, please click here: https://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDTestimony04.13.2012.pdf
Meanwhile, the Greek interest groups in Washington, D.C. have predictably been arguing for exactly the opposite. On April 24, representatives of the American Hellenic Institute submitted testimony to the same subcommittee, asking for no aid whatsoever to be allocated to Macedonia, on grounds related to the Greek government’s obnoxious name dispute tactics.
Donate to support UMD’s important work for Macedonia and the Macedonian cause by clicking HERE. (Canadians should click http://www.canadahelps.org and search “United Macedonian Diaspora” to donate) – All donations from Canadian and U.S. donors are tax-deductible.


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Cluj-Napoca hosts a great deal of historical buildings. There are cumulations of palaces spread throughout the Old Town, especially Unirii Square, Avram Iancu Square and Ferdinand & Horea Streets.
Their architectural beauty is undoubted, but there isn’t much historical information regarding them. As we want you to know about them for your next time in the city, here is a list of all the superb palaces of Cluj-Napoca:
The architectural and urbanistic complex of the four palaces on the banks of Somes River, displayed in a square, with only a crosswalk or the bridge between them:
- Babos Palace on Ferninand Street, No. 38. The ‘V’ shaped monument was built in 1890 to superbly represent the Belle Epoque architecture in Cluj. It was named after its first owner, Sandor Babos and today.
- Szeki Palace on Ferdinand Street, No. 37. Right across the Babos Palace, the ‘L’ shaped Szeki Palace is a neogothic monument built in 1893 by the reputable pharmacist Tibor Szeki. The corner of the L was the entrance to the Mathias Corvinus Pharmacy, which was directly linked to the pharmacist’s apartment through a spiraled stair. The pharmacy is still open to this day and still keeps the neogothic furniture and decorations.
- Berde Palace on Horea Street, No. 1. A historical and architectural monument built in a classic Secession style that was finished in 1900. First it was named Being Palace after the one who built it, Samuel Benigni, the vicepresident of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cluj. In its shadow will be built the Astoria Hotel, one of the famous hotels of Cluj, which today houses the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Elian Palace on Horea Street, No. 2. Right across from the Belde Palace, Elian was built in 1891 by an important winemaker, Viktor Elian. It inspires a discreet Parisian air by the Art Deco style it was built in.
- Urania Palace on Horea Street, No. 4. A zebra crossing away from the Elian, the Urania Palace was built in 1910 in Viennese Secession architecture, and it is the twin of the Urania Palace in Vienna. For a long time it has been a 400 places cinema as well as it housed a café, a grocery store and apartment buildings.
- Rhedey Palace on Unirii Square, No. 9. The building was bought in the 18th century by and gets its name from the noble family of Rhedey. The end of the 15th century found this area as four houses of Cluj patricians. Apparently they were torn down and Rhedey Palace was built in an eclectic style. A plaque on the outside walls reminds how this is where the first Hungarian theater in 1792. You can also spot Sara of Bulusd’s blazon.
- Josika Palace on Unirii Square, No. 8. This neoclassic palace is also known as the House with Legs due to the Doric columns sustaining a balcony. Legend says that if a student passes under the columns, that day he will fail an exam. Initially, this was Casa Kakas where Transylvania’s princes resided, but then it became the residence of Antal Josika. Throughout time, it housed the Hungarian Casino, Palace of Justice, Medicine Library and the Court of Appeal.
- Wass Palace on Unirii Square, No. 9. The Wass Palace is right next to Josika Palace and it represents an interesting mélange between Renaissance, Classic and Rococo architectures. The last owner was Countess Otilia Wass.
- Palace of Finance on Dorobantilor Street No. 1 and Avram Iancu Square, No. 19. Built in 1880 in a Classic style, the building has always kept its destination.
- Palace of Justice on Dorobantilor Street, No. 2 and Stefan cel Mare Square The imposing edifice was finished in 4 years, in 1902, and it is a representation of the eclectic style. Today it houses the Cluj Court of Appeal and the Cluj Courthouse. It is possibly the most expensive historical building in Cluj – 17 million euro.
- Palace of Prefecture on 21st December 1989 Boulevard, No. 58. A beautiful mélange between Gothic, Moorish Revival and Secession built in 1910.
- Palace of CFR Railway on 21st December 1989 Boulevard. It was built in 1980 in an eclectic style and it has always housed the CFR Railways.
- Palace of Telephones on Vasile Mitrea Street. Built in 1968, Telephones Palace is a representative building for Cluj-Napoca.

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Baby garter snakes, or garden snakes, eat mostly worms, small fish and tadpoles in the wild. In captivity, they can be fed worms, small fish and pinkies.
Garter snakes have large litters, and many of the snakes do not survive due to insufficient food. In captivity, most breeders find them very difficult to keep fed, especially in the early days. It is recommended to feed them separately to make sure each snake gets enough food and so that they do not accidentally eat each other. Feeding the snakes food that does not move is tricky and may take some time to work.

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The man who died on the shore of Oneida Lake Tuesday drowned, the Onondaga County medical examiner has ruled.
Lajos “Louie” Szabo, 75, of 415 Frederick St., East Syracuse, went fishing around sunset Tuesday. As it grew dark, friends and neighbors went looking for Szabo and discovered his body floating in shallow water near the shore.
The death has been ruled accidental and drowning is the cause, the Madison County sheriff announced Thursday.
There is no evidence of foul play, said Madison County Undersheriff Doug Bailey.


After making the snake using the Script Block I thought I would give it a try using the logic maker instead. Since there isn’t an easy way to use variables in the logic maker I pre-calculated the variables for the serpenoid curve instead.
Snake movement algorithm calculations
If you don’t want to mess with the parameters just copy and paste this into the FORMULA Gate.
If you want to play with the parameters you can calculate the variables below
A - affects the amplitude of the curve. I used 1.5
B - changes the number of periods. I used 2
C - allows for steering of the curve. I used a value of 0 so it will go straight.
n - number of segments in the snake robot. I used 7
The diagram below shows graphically how the A, B and C values change the curve.
(NOTE: you will be limited by the physical constraints of your snake. If your snake is only 5 segments long there is no way you will able to create a shape with many periods and a large amplitude. It’s the same concept as trying to make a sine wave with peaks of 5cm with a 2cm long piece of rope.)
With the A,B and C values set you can calculate the alpha beta and gamma parameters.
Gamma = -C/n
Beta = B/n
Alpha = A*sin(Beta/2)
Offset - since the formula calculates the angle in reference to the next link, it gives values ranging from -90 to +90 degrees. To convert this to a value the servo motors can use, an offset of 90 degrees is added.
Now that you have all your parameters substitute them into the formula below to calculate the angle that each servo should be set at.
Angle = Alpha * Sin(t-i*beta)*180/pi + gamma + offset
i - The variable i is set to the number of the servo you are currently calculating the angle for.
t - t is the time interval. It can range from 0-2pi.
For the build of the robot you will need two MotorDriver Blocks. Using the Logic Maker for the recipe below was created:
How the logic works is that there is a loop over the servo selector, which will feed in the number of the servo to the angle calculation one by one. The then calculated servo angles are then fed through to that specific servo using the SEQUENCE Gate. This loops around 8 times before incrementing the time interval, which then starts the process again with the new incremented time. This will continue to repeat, moving the servos in a serpentine wave.
Set time Interval
The greater you make the interval the faster your snake will go, however there is a limit to the maximum increment. This increment value is the sampling rate of your sin curve. If your sampling rate is too big you will not have a true representation of a sine curve and therefore your snake will not move as expected. This is called aliasing.
Feeds in the next servo number into the FORMULA Gate that calculates the next angle.
Calculate Next Angle
Calculates the next angle using the servo number and the time increment.
Send Angle to Servo
Using the SEQUENCE Gate the next angle is sent to each servo. Since it will follow a sequence as each angle is calculated it will send it to the corresponding servo motor. At the end of the 8th motor it increments the time interval so that the positions can be recalculated.


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Banksy recently updated his website with storyboard art from his controversial collaboration with The Simpsons back in October 2010, seen here. As you can see the commercial itself follows the same formula as the storyboard, which brought to life Banky’s genius in a way the general public wouldn’t have expected. Check out more of Banksy’s work here.


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Inhaltsangabe: This book provides a holistic analysis of the gendered nature of armed conflict and political violence, and in a broader understanding of the complex, changing roles and power relations between women and men during such circumstances, predominantly viewed as male domains , perpetrated by men acting as soldiers, guerillas, paramilitaries or peacemakers. The involvement of women has received far less attention, with a tendency to portray a simplistic division of roles between men as aggressors and women as victims, particularly of sexual abuse. Consequently the gendered causes, costs and consequences of violent conflicts have been, at best, under-represented and, most often, misrepresented.
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Caroline O. N. Moser, a social anthropologist and social policy specialist, is a Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute, London.
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[German title: Fallstudie eines intranetbasierten Wissensmanagementsystems]
Ashley Braganza, Ray Hackney, Satrijo Tanudjojo
Organizational knowledge transfer through creation, mobilization and diffusion: a case analysis of InTouch within Schlumberger
Information Systems Journal, 19 (5), 2009: 499–522
Abstract: There is a paucity of theory for the effective management of knowledge transfer within large organizations. Practitioners continue to rely upon ‘experimental’ approaches to address the problem. This research attempts to reduce the gap between theory and application, thereby improving conceptual clarity for the transfer of knowledge. The paper, through an in-depth case analysis conducted within Schlumberger, studies the adoption of an intranet-based knowledge management (KM) system (called InTouch) to support, strategically align and transfer knowledge resources. The investigation was undertaken through the adoption of a robust empirically based qualitative research methodology incorporating the role of technology as an enabler of KM application. Consequently, the study addressed the important question of translating theoretical benefits of KM into practical reality. The research formulates a set of theoretical propositions that are seen as key to the development of an effective knowledge-based infrastructure. The findings identify 30 generic attributes that are essential to the creation, mobilization and diffusion of organizational knowledge. The research makes a significant contribution to identifying a theoretical and empirically based agenda for successful intranet-based KM, which will be of benefit to both the academic and practitioner communities. The paper also highlights and proposes important areas for further research.
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DOJ asks judge to make auditor pay for own lawyer or accept public defender
Delaware prosecutors want a judge to make state Auditor Kathy McGuiness accept a public defender or pay for her own defense against criminal corruption charges, according to a Monday filing in New Castle County Superior Court.
The filing is a response to McGuiness' Friday request that a judge allow her private attorney, McCarter & English partner Steve Wood, to represent her at rate of $550 an hour paid for by the public.
It sets up in a conflict in which Superior Court President Judge Jan Jurden will need to decide whether to allow Wood to continue to represent McGuiness at private-law-firm rates paid by the state or whether McGuiness must accept representation from the public defenders office if she does not want to pay a private attorney.
Having pleaded not guilty last week, McGuiness is in the early stages of defending herself against two felony and multiple public corruption misdemeanors charged by prosecutors in the Delaware Department of Justice. It is a locally unprecedented indictment of a sitting, statewide-elected official that accuses McGuiness of rigging state contracts to avoid scrutiny and hiring her daughter in a do-nothing job.
A Democrat, former Rehoboth Beach commissioner and pharmacist, McGuiness is paid $112,000 annually as state auditor and, as a private citizen, likely would not qualify for representation paid for by the public.
But Delaware law allows public officials sued or criminally indicted on charges related to their state work to be represented in court by a state-provided attorney.
Normally, that responsibility would fall to the Delaware Department of Justice, whose prosecutors indicted McGuiness. Both McGuiness' attorney and prosecutors agree that because of that conflict, the Department of Justice couldn't represent her.
The request by Wood cited a Delaware Supreme Court rule that states that the court may appoint "private counsel" if the Department of Justice can't represent the defendant.
The rebuttal by prosecutors cites a portion of state law that goes into more detail regarding conflicts, stating the Office of Defense Services, the state entity that provides criminal defense to citizens who can't afford an attorney, may be appointed if the Department of Justice has a conflict.
Specifically, the law states that the court "may first appoint an attorney from the Department of Justice," and, if there is a conflict, "the court may appoint an attorney from the Office of Defense Services."
Editor's Notes: Read Wood's filing to the court at the end of the story linked here. Read prosecutors' response at the end of this story.
Prosecutors argue the law they cite supersedes the court rule argued by Wood and allows McGuiness a public defender or leaves her to pay her own, private attorney.
In Monday's court filing, Alexander Mackler, Delaware's chief deputy attorney general, added that paying a private law firm $550 an hour would "exacerbate systemic inequities" and be "absurd."
He argued that the public defenders office handles about 35,000 cases a year and "in none of those cases is anyone compensated close to $550 an hour."
Jon Offredo, spokesperson for the Delaware Office of Defense Services, said in a written statement Monday that the office is prepared to defend McGuiness if appointed.
Jurden is expected to rule on the motion in the coming days or weeks.
Separately, Wood has also asked the court to sanction Attorney General Kathy Jennings for statements she made about the case in a press conference last week.

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This is a Rare Egizia Vintage Retro White Milk Glass Bottle. Egizia is an Italian glass decorating company that specialized in a hand screen printing process on glass. This bottle is a Kenneth Townsend Menagerie Cow.
Kenneth Townsend was a British artist from 1931-1999 who was best known for his humorous London whimsical animals. This bottle features a Black, Brown, and Orange Painted Menagerie Cow.
The bottom of the bottle has the EGIZIA Sphinx hallmark brand
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It is in very good condition with no chips or cracks.
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In an era where data is a precious asset and cyber threats loom large, ensuring the security of data stored in the cloud is of paramount importance. With businesses and individuals increasingly relying on cloud services for storage, applications, and more, adopting robust cloud security practices is no longer optional. This blog will delve into essential cloud security best practices to help safeguard your digital assets.
Before diving into best practices, it’s essential to understand the nature of cloud security. Cloud security is a set of policies, technologies, and controls designed to protect data, applications, and the cloud infrastructure itself. It encompasses the shared responsibility model between cloud service providers and customers. While cloud providers ensure the security of their infrastructure, customers are responsible for securing their data and applications.
Data encryption is the cornerstone of cloud security. Ensure that all sensitive data is encrypted both at rest and in transit. At rest, data encryption involves securing information stored on physical media, such as hard drives or solid-state drives. Cloud providers often offer encryption services and key management systems that make encryption relatively straightforward. Encrypting data in transit, on the other hand, ensures that information is protected while being transmitted over networks. Employ secure communication protocols, such as HTTPS and VPNs, to safeguard data during transmission.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to user access. Additionally, the implementation of multifactor authentication significantly bolsters security measures. In this context, users are required to supply not only their password but also one or more supplementary verification components, which may include a fingerprint scan, facial recognition, or a temporary code dispatched to their mobile device. Consequently, this multifaceted approach to authentication serves to considerably elevate the complexity involved in unauthorized individuals trying to infiltrate cloud accounts. Even in cases where these malicious actors have managed to obtain the user’s password, the additional verification factors act as robust safeguards, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. This robust defense mechanism effectively safeguards sensitive data and bolsters the security of cloud resources. Implementing MFA is a practical way to prevent unauthorized access
Robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies are crucial for maintaining security within the cloud environment. Implement a least-privilege model, meaning that users are granted only the minimum level of access required to fulfill their job roles. Regularly audit and review access permissions to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or accidental data exposure. IAM tools offered by cloud providers enable organizations to control who has access to specific cloud resources, making it easier to enforce the principle of least privilege.
Cloud security doesn’t end at initial setup. Ongoing maintenance, including regular updates and patch management, is crucial to mitigating security risks. Cloud-based resources, including virtual machines and cloud applications, should be frequently updated with security patches. Many cyberattacks exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated software. Ensuring that your cloud environment remains up to date reduces the potential attack surface and enhances the overall security posture
Implement comprehensive security monitoring solutions that continuously analyze system activities and network traffic for signs of intrusion or unusual behavior. Advanced security information and event management (SIEM) tools detect suspicious activities and trigger alerts for investigation. It’s essential to have a well-defined incident response plan in addition to monitoring. This plan should outline the actions to take in the event of a security breach or cyberattack, ensuring that your team is prepared to react swiftly and effectively to mitigate damage.
The human element is often the weakest link in security. To address this vulnerability, ensure that your organization’s personnel, from IT staff to end-users, are well-trained in cloud security best practices. Regular training can help staff recognize and mitigate threats effectively. Empower your team with the knowledge to identify potential risks, avoid phishing attacks, and adhere to security policies. By promoting a culture of security awareness, you reduce the risk of human error that could lead to security breaches.
While focusing on prevention, it’s equally important to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Regularly back up your data and establish a disaster recovery plan. This ensures that even in the event of data loss or a cyberattack, your data remains accessible and intact. Cloud-based backup and recovery solutions make this process more straightforward, offering scalable and cost-effective options to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
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Bob Guild’s inbox is on fire, exceeding the server's limit multiple times in recent weeks.
Blame it on Cuba.
Or, more precisely, the clamor to visit the island nation.
Ever since President Barack Obama announced in December that he was easing trade and travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba, topped off by proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate – to be mimicked next week in a House version – lifting all travel restrictions to the island, people have been reaching out to Guild and his agency, Marazul Charters, about going there.
“I alone have gotten about 1,500 emails,” said Guild, vice president of Marazul, which in the late 1970s became the first American company to organize trips to Cuba since the start of the embargo.
Last week, the popular travel site Kayak.com began posting flight and hotel information about Cuba because of the huge demand for it.
"There's been a lot of press coverage about this and people are interested in traveling to Cuba," Robert Birge, Kayak's chief marketing officer, said to USA Today. "There's been an increased demand from people for this information. Now that the demand is there, we've decided it's time to make that information available on our site."
Not that you can actually purchase the tickets on the website.
The high-level push for dramatic changes in U.S. dealings with Cuba came as a surprise to most, including long-time movers and shakers in the arena of U.S.-Cuba policymaking. Remarkably, the White House managed to keep negotiations a secret, holding discussions for more than a year in locations such as Canada and even the Vatican.
The bipartisan Senate measure also caught many Cuba policy watchers off-guard.
“I knew [they] intended to introduce a bill, but I didn’t think they would get it together so quickly,” Guild, 66, said. “I’m taken aback. The relations between Cuba and the United States have been locked for more than 50 years. It’s almost breathtaking everything that’s happened” in such a short time.
Whether the Senate bill, called the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, and its expected sister measure in the House make it to a floor vote is considered unlikely, though seldom before has there been such momentum for such a policy change. Many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, in addition to business groups, agricultural employers and more and more younger Cuban-Americans, support normalizing relations with Cuba.
“There is bipartisan support for this,” said Guild, who arranges trips for Cuban-Americans who go to Cuba to visit relatives, and people-to-people interchange tours conducted by institutions such as universities and cultural groups.
“There are libertarian conservatives who think it’s an infringement on Americans’ right to travel,” he said of the embargo. “It’s not about empowering Cubans, it’s about empowering Americans to travel anywhere in the world.”
One of the more immediate changes announced by the Obama administration is the expansion of the type of interchanges – including educational, humanitarian, religious and cultural – that people who travel to Cuba are allowed to engage in, and the elimination of the requirement for a special license from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Obtaining a license used to mean involving attorneys to help fill out hundreds of documents to prove that a trip met the definition of a “meaningful” exchange between every person in traveling group and Cubans on the island.
That, Guild said, contributed to making trips to Cuba expensive – often running into the thousands of dollars per person – even though it is just 90 miles from Florida, at most a half-hour plane ride from there.
He expects more people to get into the business of arranging travel there, and that should bring the price down, he said.
Cuban-Americans going to Cuba on their own can take a round trip charter flight from Florida, for example, for between $400 and $500.
That could get even less expensive if more airlines start offering trips to the island from airports around the country. Many major airlines have indicated that they are considering doing so.
The stepped-up tourism from the U.S. will present challenges to Cuba, which gets about 3 million visitors from around the world – a million from Canada alone.
“What is Cuba going to do to respond to the increased level of demand?” asked Guild. “They’ll have renovate older hotels, make it possible for tourists to stay in people’s homes. People can’t just hop on a plane [in greater numbers] and show up there and head to the beach.”
The tourism infrastructure, he said, will have to change.
For his part, Marazul will begin organizing more of its own trips for individuals starting in September, Guild said, expanding beyond the group tours it puts together for organizations.

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City approves Gateway plan; hotel owners take issue
McKinney city staff and the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) have approved a letter of intent (LOI) to move forward with the stalled Gateway Hotel and Conference Center project -- much to the dismay of some local hotel owners.
The MCDC on Monday approved the LOI, three weeks after voting against the initial document, which the McKinney City Council approved June 5. Both entities' approval gives the go-ahead for developers Champ Hospitality and Beck Development to take on the project.
"What we have is a failed hotel project, one that's been that way for years," City Manager Jason Gray said. "It's a problem we're trying to solve, and this method to solve it gives the city a realistic opportunity for a return on its investment."
The LOI sets forth non-binding shared understandings and binding agreements between Champ Hospitality, Beck Development, the city and MCDC, which currently owns the site's property, located on the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway.
It concerns the development and operation of a 186-room, full-service hotel, an adjoining 20,000-square-foot conference center, a three-meal restaurant and a lobby/bar.
And it's a significant step toward reviving an anticipated $35 million project in which the city has already invested about $12 million -- one stalled in 2008 due to financial constraints and now marked by a partly finished structure at McKinney's "front door."
"This is a missing piece that we need to fulfill," Mayor Brian Loughmiller said when council approved the LOI. "We have a structure out there that's unfinished, which is, quite frankly, an eyesore."
The plan outlined in the LOI calls for an additional $18 million in public funding, including $6.5 million from MCDC, $6 million in CO debt funds and $5.5 million from the city's cash funds.
Moments before council approved the LOI earlier this month, council members expressed their optimism of finally moving forward with the site's development. District 1 Councilman Don Day said, "I can't tell you how many hundreds of hours that we have spent on that project. I have been screaming and kicking for years about this one project because the numbers just did not work, and the numbers have to work for me. But, this time, this one works."
At-large Councilman David Brooks said of the LOI, "I am glad we got this one across the finish line."
But it wasn't across, yet. When initially shown before MCDC the following morning, the board rejected it. The council-approved plan proposed a Sheraton or other comparable brands for the site, a proposal MCDC told city staff was too broad, Gray said.
MCDC Executive Director Cindy Schneible said the board's initial rejection, a 3-2 vote against it, was due to "a few questions and clarifications" they wanted resolved in the plan. And two board members were not present for the June 6 vote.
A list of 13 possible hotel brands for the site was added to the LOI, answering one such question, and with all board members there this week, they voted 5-2 in favor of the plan. Board member Jason Burress, initially a dissenting vote, this time voted his approval.
Still not in favor of the project, particularly how it's outlined in the LOI, are some local hotel owners and managers, a few of whom have questioned its viability, funding sources and fairness of development incentives. Charles Helm, owner of the Holiday Inn and Suites in McKinney, and Matt Dalrymple, the hotel's general manager, both expressed their concerns to Gray and the council in recent weeks.
In a letter written "on behalf of Concerned Hotel Owners in McKinney," and in documents addressed to Gray and the council, Helm aimed to convey "how fragile the current lodging environment is in McKinney and how adding this 185-unit Hotel & Conference Center will only further undermine revenue at existing hotels and subsequently bring property values down," adding that "the McKinney market is not ready for such a project."
Their documents state the city's lodging market is running at 57 percent occupancy, about 6 percent less than that of Frisco, Allen and Rockwall, meaning that, on average, there are more than 370 empty rooms every night in McKinney.
Included in the documents they presented to council were past market studies for the project, one conducted by Colliers PKF Consulting USA, and another that HVS prepared in March. Within the studies are markups that point to possible lapses in reasoning and un-based assumptions for the project's potential, according to members of Helm Hotels Group (HHG), which runs Holiday Inn and Best Western hotels in McKinney, Denton, Greenville, Forney and Lufkin.
The group admits that such a hotel and conference center could benefit the city, but only after, not before, office-retail and adjacent businesses are developed, stating in the letter that existing conference meeting spaces in McKinney, Allen and Frisco are already under-utilized.
"I am very much in favor of growth, but some things must happen first to ensure the growth is healthy and can survive," Helm stated in one letter to council. "A company is not going to move to McKinney because we have a hotel convention center. They move here for the workforce and quality of life."
Gray said this week that while he understands and appreciates the hotel owners' concerns, he is confident the Hotel and Conference Center will "help existing hotel businesses," and that McKinney is "losing business to areas with a hotel-conference center because we don't have one."
But HHG members aren't convinced the project will foster the return on the city's investment of which Gray and council are confident. Dalrymple said council hasn't showed them how or from where they've come up with the numbers for the project's potential.
HHG members' other major objection to the plan stems from what they see as unfair development incentives. Under LOI terms, the city will be rebating almost every tax possible, Dalrymple said.
The tax incentive agreement calls for 10 years of property tax abatements, and states that MCDC and the city will refund the developers for the 6 percent State Hotel Occupancy tax (a tax on room-per-night sales) and for taxes on alcohol, food and beverage sales. It states MCDC and the city will also seek to fully reimburse all McKinney ISD taxes assessable against the project for the first 10 years.
The agreement calls for a subsidy return, after the first 10 years, through which the city would receive 50 percent of all "reimbursements, abatements, rebates, and refunds." But Dalrymple said the tax incentives were still "the most shocking part of the document."
"It reads like the developers wrote it and the city just signed it," he said of the LOI. "They're going to pocket almost every penny, and basically not pay anything but their electric bill."
Under its lease agreement, the LOI calls for a 99-year term, and for the first 10 years, Champ and Beck would pay $2 per year to rent both the hotel and conference center units. Their rent pursuant to the lease would "escalate commencing with the 11th year of the Lease Term to reflect a market rental based on the current land value of $5.00 per square foot," the LOI states.
Gray said such incentives are often necessary when attracting new businesses "in order to jumpstart development in an area."
"We feel it will generate substantial increases in property value around the site," he said. "It comes down to a fundamental issue of do we try to enhance the value of the community, or not do anything and let the economy take its course."
The LOI allows for any party -- the developers, MCDC or the city -- to abandon the project at the end of the current 90-day negotiation period if "the Definitive Agreements have not been executed and delivered by the parties."
The LOI does not constitute any legally binding obligation until "fully integrated definitive agreements and other related documents" are authorized and executed by all parties. Thus, nothing is set in stone.
But McKinney has moved out of a Gateway standstill. It's taken the biggest step in years toward finishing its "front door."
"We're in the business of developing a community as a whole, not just one industry," Gray said. "We've spent, literally, hundreds of hours to figure out a way to move forward. And I think we have."

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An organisation supporting Somalis living in the UK says its members have been receiving death threats since the killing of British MP Sir David Amess.
Sir David was stabbed multiple times during a regular Friday meeting with his Southend West constituents.
Ali Harbi Ali, a 25-year-old British man of Somali heritage, is being held under the Terrorism Act over the killing. His father, Harbi Ali Kullane, was previously an adviser to Somalia's prime minister.
A representative of the Council of Somali organisations (CSO) has told the BBC's Charlotte Gallagher that Somalis and people of Somali heritage have been receiving death threats since the murder.
Some youth clubs and community centres have also had to close because of threats and people are so scared, says Kahiye Alim.
Mr Alim says that he does not know the suspect's family but knows of his father because of his previous job with the Somali prime minister.
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Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider
December 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
In collaboration with The Arc of Greater Prince William
Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions in their life. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18.
This virtual workshop will be presented via Zoom. It will not be recorded.

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The idea of sleep as the last refuge from the world is held up for question. Even during sleep, our bodies become resources for the demands of a global networked data economy. The body in sleep is no longer a rest state, but a site of processing and exchange. From its original purpose of physiological recuperation, it has become another processing unit in the relentless cycle of computational production. The body is the next frontier in the recent emergence of citizen science and parallel computing, where citizens donate their spare computer processing time to large-scale science projects requiring massive amounts of computation that can be distributed over a network. But what exactly, are we connecting to?
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- Garth Knight works with and photographs rope and bodies as sculptural forms, creating allegorical installations that combine Zen concepts and pagan mythology with the traditions of kinbaku bondage. His tableaux of intricate, decorative networks connect ideas of strength and pleasure with those of surrender and abandonment. His installations and performance focus on the ritual of making, becoming an act of meditation and a process leading to illumination. His works have been exhibited widely in Australia and internationally and he has self published several books. He lives and works in Sydney. garthknight.com
- Lian Loke pursues an interdisciplinary creative practice across performance, installation and technology, with the body as a constant theme. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Design Lab, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney and co-founder of the Pork Collective, a group of artists working in performance installation in festival environments. She is currently training in the Bodyweather system of dance with De Quincey Co and has performed solo works in Platform 1 (2010), Platform 3 (2011) and 6 Women Dance (2013). Recent creative research collaborations include The Black Project and Gold with Dagmar Reinhardt, a series of works exploring new choreographic approaches to the intersection of bodies, computational materials and interactive, spatial environments.
- Louis Pratt predominantly works as a sculptor using new technologies. He focuses on capturing and manipulating “organic data” (data captured from life), by using laser scanners, software and 3D printer to works. This process started in 2002 with his MF studies at COFA in new technologies for sculpture. In 2005 he built the first open source 3D additive printer in Australia. Most recently his sculptural work Whatever was shown at the Wynne Prize 2012.


Toshiba TM5-E01 second Snapdragon based smartphone at FCC
The newest smartphone from Toshiba is the TG01 handset, but what is this? Another smartphone coming from Toshiba and caught passing through the FCC, but presumably it is the Toshiba TG01as the pictures in FCC application say TG01.
Now it gets a bit contradictory as the user manual for this handset at the FCC says it isn’t the Toshiba TG01 but is the Toshiba TM5-E01, which no doubt if the FCC code number rather than its name.
So it does look like Toshiba has another Snapdragon 1GHz touchscreen handset moving through the FCC, but unlike the TG01, the E01 is a clamshell with a 3 inch touchscreen, WiFi, A-GPS, tri-band GSM, UTMS. Bluetooth + EDR, a camera, and Windows Mobile 6 Professional.
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Set many years after a global world war, mankind is now just a myth and the scorched ruins of civilization are populated by sentient robots.
The player controls Horacio Nullbuilt and his companion Crispin on their journey to Metropol, "city of glass and light", which harbors dark secrets.

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There comes a time in many people's lives where they require support with their day to day jobs. To complete these tasks, many individuals in the Troy, MI area will certainly invest in residence health and wellness aide. Nevertheless, many people in the Troy, MI area will certainly frequently forget the quality of the tasks done by qualified nursing assistants (likewise described as CNAs). Qualified nursing assistants are similar to house wellness aides; however, there is a crucial distinction. To become a certified nursing assistant, one has to go to post-secondary institution for a variety of years. On the various other hand, residence health aides simply have to complete a certain amount of training.
Nevertheless, before one blindly employs a licensed nursing assistant, they must understand what top qualities to seek. This will certainly aid them pick the excellent qualified nursing aide for them.
Quality # 1 - Superb Interaction Skills
All licensed nursing assistants need to have outstanding communication skills. This will certainly aid them pay attention to their people. If the certified nursing aide isn't paying attention to their clients, he or she is likely not satisfying their requirements.
Quality # 2 - Adaptability
When looking for a certified nursing aide, it is very important that the prospect is flexible. He or she does not need to be a 24 hour solution; nonetheless, they need to be willing to come know the occasional night, weekend and also vacation. If the licensed nursing assistant seems as well rigid in his/her schedule, they may not be the appropriate fit.
Quality # 3 - Persistence
Individuals like to say that perseverance is more info a merit; this is specifically true when it come to CNA tasks in the Troy, MI location. While they are recovery, people will commonly relocate exceptionally gradually. It may also be difficult for them to communicate with their qualified nursing assistant. This is why the licensed nursing assistant needs to be person. Otherwise, the licensed nursing professional may shed his/her temper on the patient, which is never ever optimum.
Quality # 4 - Toughness
Although the licensed nursing assistant does not need to be a bodybuilder, it is helpful if she or he is fairly strong. If the individual loses consciousness, the licensed nursing aide needs to be able to raise or bring them. With this in mind, it is very easy to see why having a solid licensed nursing aide is beneficial.
It can be difficult to find the ideal certified nursing aide without understanding what to look for. When looking for a certified nursing aide, it is always a great concept to seek one that has great communication abilities and is adaptable. The qualified nursing aide must additionally hold your horses as well as fairly strong.
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text: Amazing opportunity to own a truly rare piece of incredible hunting ground in Montana. Resident elk are found all over on this piece and the National Forest that surrounds it. You have private access to it all through the property. This is one of those properties that you need to see to appreciate. Several springs bubble out of the mountain, only increasing the wildlife habitat. There are a few structures, including a cabin and pole barn for storage or parking your camper and toys underneath. There is a developed spring with a 600 gallon holding tank that has been incredibly reliable. The land has been stewarded incredibly well, lending to it's recreational attributes and making ready for the new owners. To top it off, the surrounding public lands offer endless year round activities with it's many fish-able creeks and lakes, off-road trails for trucks and ATV's, and excellent access to snowmobiling and skiing by way of the groomed main road below the property all throughout winter.


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One of the first settlements on the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains, Lawson was identified on early maps as ‘24 Mile Hollow’. When the Blue Mountain Inn was opened in 1848, the locals adopted the name ‘Blue Mountain’ for both the village and to the original railway station after the rail line was pushed through in 1867. The presence of a Blue Mountain on the Blue Mountains, however, became so confusing to visitors that the authorities stepped in in 1879 and renamed the village ‘Lawson’ in honour of Mr. William Lawson who, along with Mr. William Wentworth and Mr. Gregory Blaxland, were the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains in 1813.
Over the recent years, Lawson has undergone some major changes, making room for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway, widening from two to four lanes. Its brand new shopping centre is situated along the brand new stretch of the Great Western Highway, and is now thriving with an array of fabulous local cafes, bars, shops and so much more!
Located on the railway line side of the Great Western Highway, you will find Lawson Bowling Club, one of the Blue Mountains outdoor heated Olympic swimming pools, as well as various walking tracks that will lead you to some of Lawson’s natural beauty including Dante’s Glen, Fairy Falls, St. Michaels Falls, Empire Pass, Echo Bluff and Frederica Falls.
On the South side of the Great Western Highway is Bellevue Park. A short drive will take you to the Lawson Golf Course – now a fabulous off-leash dog park for the animal lovers in the Blue Mountains! Back in town, follow Honour Avenue and you will discover further walking tracks leading to Adeline Falls, Junction Falls, Cataract Falls, Federal Falls and Leslie Falls.
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stitched over 2 on 25 ct. evenweave fabric with DMC and specialty threads
I used the same fabric on the back and stitched their names and the date, laced both pieces on heart shaped pieces of cardboard (what a pain! but surprisingly easier than gluing once you get the hang of it, especially for non-heart shaped pieces!). Then I stitched the two halves together, and finished the edge with some fancy gold cording (that I bought. AND attached with hot glue. The horror!)
I know it's a little after Christmas, but the recipient is my best friend, and also still has her tree up, so there's a good chance that this will be hanging on her tree in Virginia by the weekend. Woo hoo!!! And only 10 more in their set to go!!


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Oral cancer has been on my mind lately with the recent national attention given to an increased risk of cancer and respiratory disease for teens and young adults who vape along with adults who use tobacco or drink a lot of alcohol. Each year, rates of oral cancers continue to increase, so when I read an article from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) on oral cancer prevention and care during treatment, I thought you might find it as interesting as I did for turning these trends around.
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2018 about 51,540 people will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer, and unfortunately, an estimated 10,030 will die of these cancers. The most common causes of oral cancers include tissue damage from tobacco and heavy alcohol use. In Wisconsin, binge and heavy drinking is so prevalent that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ranked my state second behind North Dakota as the drunkest states in the U.S. Even worse, 12 of the top 20 spots for drunkest cities nationwide have been claimed by Wisconsin cities.
As defined by the CDC, women binge drinkers consume four or more drinks in a single occasion and men consume five or more. Women who are considered heavy drinkers consume at least eight drinks per week and men consume 15. For those of you who fit into this category listen up, excessive alcohol use has been well documented as a direct link to oral and gastrointestinal complications and cancer.
Tobacco use and second hand smoke exposure also add to the increased rates of oral cancers, which result in premature deaths for nearly half a million Americans. Another 16 million live with serious illnesses caused by smoking, and our kids are more at risk now from tobacco use than ever before. Nearly 36% of 12th graders nationwide have tried vaping believing it's safer than smoking cigarettes. However, emerging research points to the extensive risks posed by vaping especially for our young people. A single Juul pod, one of the most popular brands for vaping, contains nicotine equal to one pack of cigarettes, and the so called "nicotine free" pods contain nicotine as well. While some believe e-cigarettes are better than smoking, those who vape are six times more likely to transition over to cigarettes at some point.
Dr. Mark Rubinstein, a professor of pediatrics with the University of California-San Francisco reports that urine tests of those using e-cigarettes revealed elevated levels of five different toxins all known or suspected carcinogens. Furthermore, vaping smoke contains metal particles and formaldehyde and has been found to increase the risk of depression and pneumonia, decrease the ability to fight infection, increase the risk of mouth sores and other dental complications, and lead to permanent damage of the lungs.
Now more than ever, it's time to change our behaviors and use food as medicine to prevent devastating chronic illnesses. Evidence of the critical role fruits and vegetables play in health management is mounting. As it relates to preventing oral cancers, the AICR recommends fresh produce specifically high in carotenoids, which are found in orange, red and green foods. Eating just two servings at every meal will make a significant impact on your health whether you're working to prevent chronic disease, support yourself through treatment or prevent a recurrence.
Without a doubt, eating a rainbow of fresh produce will always make a positive difference in your life, and it's never been easier to eat with the intention to heal.
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Today at the Rules of Thumb blog from MoneyThumb, we would like to address a topic that is of special interest to credit unions. We know among our readers are many of you who work at and/or own so type of financial or personal interest in this type of banking establishment. What we have done below is to outline the six key challenges that we see for credit unions and their in-house professionals in today’s environment.
1. Member Retention + Engagement with Incentives and Promotions
Credit unions operate in a fiercely competitive market and member retention and engagement are crucial elements for their long-term viability. Our experience shows that strategic advice with respect to incentives and promotional programs can highlight your unique products and services to new and existing members.
2. Potential Interest Rate Increases Leading to Borrower Financial Fatigue
Credit unions are on the front lines for addressing economic downturns in their members’ lives. And given today’s low interest rate, some borrower members may have become overextended on projects. When the Federal Treasury interest rate increases, it is likely that these borrowers will encounter financial fatigue. Finding unique solutions and workouts is critical in addressing this issue.
3. Appropriate Loan Structuring to Fit Individualized Needs
Credit unions offer individualized products to demonstrate value to their members. A fully integrated legal services partner should take the time to understand all the players in each transaction to ensure the best outcomes for their clients. In-house professionals should seek a law firm with experience in risk assessment and mitigation for real property lending, construction loans, asset-based lending, floor plan financing, and other forms of collateral.
4. Mergers + Acquisitions among Credit Unions
Increasingly, credit unions are examining possibilities for streamlining operations and taking advantage of economies of scale achieved through partnerships and merger transactions. Our role focuses on guiding clients through the analysis of whether a merger or acquisition is actually the right path and, if so, the mechanics of merging with or acquiring another credit union while minimizing disruption in your daily business operations.
5. Regulatory Compliance with the Affordable Care Act and other Developments
Recent developments through the Affordable Care Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Service members Civil Relief Act have led to avoidable missteps in compliance. Because these regulations can be highly complex, it is advisable to consult with legal professionals dedicated to understanding these acts comprehensively. A compliance audit can be all that is needed to help insulate credit unions from falling out of line with federal, state and local requirements.
6. Creative Solutions for Loss Mitigation + Workouts
Non-performing loans are still weighing heavily on the books of many credit unions. Potential solutions might include restructuring, auctions, receivership, asset surrender, or other remedies, but each circumstance is unique in its relationship and financial dynamics. Creativity and a strict focus on your company’s level of risk tolerance should be the focus of your legal services partner.

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- Hillary Clinton announced on Twitter Saturday that her youngest brother has died.
- Tony Rodham, 65, died the previous night, Clinton wrote, and leaves behind his wife and three children.
- Clinton wrote that her brother was "kind," "generous," and that "when he walked into a room he’d light it up with laughter."
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Hillary Clinton’s youngest brother Tony Rodham died Friday night, the former Democratic presidential candidate said on Twitter Saturday.
"We lost my brother Tony last night. It’s hard to find words, my mind is flooded with memories of him today," Clinton tweeted. "When he walked into a room he’d light it up with laughter."
Clinton wrote that her brother was "kind," "generous," and that "when he walked into a room he’d light it up with laughter."
Rodham is survived by wife Megan Madden and his three children, Zach, Simon, and Fiona.
He was previously married to former Sen. Barbara Boxer’s daughter, Nicole Boxer, whom he married at the White House.
Rodham worked as a prison guard and private detective, according to the New York Times. After former President Bill Clinton took office, Rodham reportedly became a consultant.
- Trump deletes tweet after flubbing congressional procedure after disaster relief bill passes in the House
- ‘I wasn’t involved’: Jared Kushner won’t say whether Trump’s ‘birtherism’ claims against Obama were racist
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blocked a conservative news outlet on Twitter, and legal experts say that could be unconstitutional


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Therapy for people who feel stressed, anxious & stuck
The people I work with long to feel free and relaxed to enjoy their life, work and relationships. They have often not realised they were experiencing stress or anxiety for most of their lives. Some have believed or been told this was “just their personality”. They experience symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, chronic worry, irritability, self criticism, and difficulty making decisions.
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At a family event last month an Uncle kept insisting he was in Texas during the grisly murders of the fictional film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
“We tried explaining to him that it was a movie based around the killings by Ed Gein in Wisconsin but he just kept saying he was only one town over when it happened.”
Despite only living in Texas for a brief period in the 70s the Uncle was positive it coincidentally was the time the movie portrayed
“I had even been to that house once” the Uncle said, drinking his fourth Pabst Blue Ribbon. His reasons for being there varied from Christian missionary work to attempting to sell them vacuums.
“I mean the director himself said he made it up, it’s easily verifiable.” A distant cousin told us, Citing director Tobe Hooper’s Wikipedia “it’s not even really questionable at this point.”
The evening reached a boiling point when the Uncle claimed he had even ate in the barbecue restaurant owned by the family in the film series.
“I had heard enough at that point.” Insisted a neighbor who had popped in “I mean the details were getting ridiculous, I just took my plate of food and left.”
Overall the family still called it better than the time their Uncle had claimed to have been a pilot in Vietnam despite being 14 when the war ended.

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