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Brownley is an ancient Scottish name that was first used by the Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. It is a name for someone who lived in either of two settlements called Brownlee in the counties of Ayrshire
Early Origins of the Brownley family
The surname Brownley was first found in Belton, in Lincolnshire
, where conjecturally they were descended from Gautier d'Aincourt, who was of Royal blood, related to King William's younger brother, a Norman Baron
who was granted those lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Brownley family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brownley research.Another 367 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1560, 1567, and 1886 are included under the topic Early Brownley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Brownley Spelling Variations
Prior to the first dictionaries, scribes spelled words according to sound. This, and the fact that Scottish names were repeatedly translated from Gaelic to English and back, contributed to the enormous number of spelling variations
in Scottish names. Brownley has been spelled Brownlee, Brownlea, Brownlie, Brownlees, Brownley, Brownlow, Brownless, Brownlee, Brunlee, Brunlees, Brownleis, Brounley and many more.
Early Notables of the Brownley family (pre 1700)
More information is included under the topic Early Brownley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products
and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Brownley family to Ireland
Some of the Brownley family moved to Ireland
, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 108 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Brownley family to the New World and Oceana
In such difficult times, the difficulties of raising the money to cross the Atlantic to North America did not seem so large compared to the problems of keeping a family together in Scotland
. It was a journey well worth the cost, since it was rewarded with land and freedom the Scots could not find at home. The American War of Independence
solidified that freedom, and many of those settlers went on to play important parts in the forging of a great nation. Among them:
Brownley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
- Rich Brownley who settled in Barbados in 1635
- Rich Brownley, aged 19, who landed in Barbados in 1635 CITATION[CLOSE]
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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Montreal recorded its first housing sales increase in five years last year, but Canada’s Toronto and Vancouver cities continued to display their might when it comes to matters of real estate development, with both cities experiencing a housing sales rate of 9.8% and 18.9% respectively.
The Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards, which was the body that announced the news recently, noted that housing sales in Montreal were pretty much expected to grow at a similar rate in 2016. The growth rate in Canada’s second largest city comes amid low interest rates in houses and mortgages throughout the city. However, QFREB says that the fact that Montreal experienced a slightly better job market was one reason why housing sales rates in the city improved despite Canada’s economic recession in the first six months of 2015.
Paul Cardinal, a market analysis manager in QFREB stated that the low increase of residential real estate markets was most likely to reoccur in 2016, especially during “the spring period, which is the most active time of the year for buying a property.” In addition to this, Montreal experienced a 3% growth rate in its housing area pricing, which saw the average buying price for a home rise to $295,000. The pricing was still low however when compared to the buying prices in both Toronto and Vancouver.
In 2016, the house prices for a single family unit are expected to rise albeit at a low rate of 2%. The low percent growth rate in the housing area might also have been due to the city’s influx in apartment houses, which by far are the main living options for average families in Montreal. Relative to this, the projected growth rate of apartment houses in Montreal are not expected to grow at a rate higher than 1% throughout 2016.
Paul Cardinal of QFREB has some good news about real estate investors however. According to him, the heavily exploited condominium market is likely to experience a drop of up to 25% in 2016, which would give the much needed relief for investors wishing to venture into other sectors of the real estate industry. He also notes that Montreal lacks the huge number of investors who have crowded cities like Vancouver and Toronto in recent the years.
The low state of the Canadian dollar at the moment according to Cardinal might be a great leverage for foreigners wishing to exploit Montreal’s real estates in 2016 and beyond. However, most analysts are skeptical about the Canada’s real estate growth rate during this year, with most of them predicting a growth rate of less than 5% in the big three cities. One of the analysts, Robert Hogue even exclaimed that “if there was a market correction, banks could become very cold.” The pessimism here is driven by U.S.’ unfavorable import terms especially putting into consideration the Canadian dollar’s poor value in recent times. The same predictions might however favor Montreal’s export driven economy according to market analysts.

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Palace refutes Gordon: Duterte not soft on China
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday denied Senator Richard Gordon’s claim that the Duterte administration is “too soft” on China as pressing issues involving the Chinese workers-dominated Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) arise.
In a recent press briefing at the Senate, Gordon speculated that much of the questionable million dollars being brought to the country by Chinese couriers may have been intended for POGO operations.
“This would never happen if the administration was not too soft on China. ‘Yun ang isang rason kung bakit sila nandito (That is the reason why they are here),” he said.
But presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo countered this, saying that President Duterte is “never soft” on any matters concerning national interest.
“I disagree. Many (do) not know this President. The President is never soft on anything that relates to the national interest. He’s a very decisive President,” Panelo said in a Palace briefing.
The alleged smuggling of multi-million dollar dirty money into the Philippines is the latest in the string of controversies being connected with Pogos.
Citing information from the Bureau of Customs, Gordon earlier bared that nearly 50 individuals, mostly Chinese nationals, arrived in the Philippines carrying $447 million or P22.7 billion. He surmised that this huge amount could be linked to Pogos in the country.
They are also linked in the so-called “pastillas” bribery scheme involving immigration and airport personnel, tax delinquency and prostitution rings.
But despite these illegal practices, Panelo, who is also Duterte’s chief legal counsel, said the President will only order the suspension of Pogos if he will receive a comprehensive report to back the order.
“When the President decides on something, he has the goods to back up his decision. If he has not received a comprehensive report on these illegal practices, then you cannot hurry him up. Ganoon si Presidente. Abogado ito eh. Kaming mga abogado, ganoon. Palaging kailangang may ebidensya,” he said.


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Houzz is the new way to design your home.
39,268 Stenciled concrete floor Home Design Photos
Port Ludlow House
two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely
durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.
Which stain did you use on interior doors, the floor color, trim color, or railing color? Thanks for your help.
Love the ipe Floor...what is the width of the planks ?
Hi, Thanks for your question about the IPE flooring at the Port Ludlow house. The width of the planks in the house was about 3"-4".
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I love the light and dark of the walls and floor! Is it concrete or a tile?
The floor and walls are a cut marble tile. I'm sorry I don't have the spec for it.
Same floor and wall tiles stretch the room
counter continues to tub for candles. Seamless floor from tub to shower
Amazing bathroom and tile floor/walls
open shower flooring walls
Walls and floor...Floor and wall...gray floor tile
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Kate Marker Interiors
Are the floors wood or laminate? What is the color?
white woodwork on the ceiling and the floors. I like how clean everything looks. Love the chairs too!
Painted wood walls with 'natural' wood floors
wood floors with white wood walls.
White wood panel walls, walnut wood floors
Contrast of white and wood floors
how do dark floors affect decor options?
is the wall made of concrete?
the walls are simple white, quite cold, the floor is a caffe brown, and the wall of the bed is a powder blu, made with a natural plaster, colored with heart powder
I think of flooring like another wall! So if you have the flooring a dark color, your decor options still are vast, you just need to consider the dark color as part of your palette of colors for the room. A dark floor also grounds the floor visually, so consider lighter colors
In theory, LOVE this minimalist look. But mostly because of the concrete floors. They are EPIC
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My Houzz: Creative Open-Concept Home in Toronto
visually striking space in the home: the sleek, black kitchen. The cabinets are crafted out of concrete formwork, resulting in an unusual brushed sheen. In keeping with the theme, the designers poured a gray concrete countertop that folds to run up a wall and onto the ceiling. Overhead, installed piping allows
Modern Living Room
May I know what type of flooring is used here?
Roman solar shades on window with roller shade on sliding glass door, with floor to ceiling sheers.
drapery panels, they should just skim above the floor so they don't get worn being opened and closed. If you are putting up decorative panels that don't move, then they can just touch the floor, or if you like the look, you can puddle them generously on the floor.
the way up at ceiling height, drawing your eye up and accentuating the height of the room. They are also the perfect length, just skimming above the floor so they don't get worn as they are opened and closed. If the tops of the panels were hung as I often see them — just above the top of the doors — they
Menlo Park Residence
Where can I find the floor lamp shown in this picture adjacent to the sectional? Thanks.
This floor lamp is pretty stunning. It is from Holly Hunt and is called the Roman Ring Floor Lamp. http://www.houzz.com/photos/176119/Roman-Ring-Floor-Lamp-modern-floor-lamps-
Roman Ring Floor Lamp (Alison Berger for Holly Hunt)
Black frame floor to ceiling windows
windows to floor out to patio
Leverone Design, Inc.
Jasper Mountain Retreat
What type of flooring is in the hallway?
Do you know the brand of flooring? I want this look in addition
I'm considering the purchase of a home that has hardwood floors, tongue and grove walls and ceilings. I love the house but to much wood. Any inexpensive ideas ??? Pics would be great
down, take a look at whats going on in tile. Im inspired every day. But it can get pricy. If cost is a concern, think about painting your hardwood floors. A high gloss paint can give a surprisingly contemporary and clean result. Just make sure you seal it thoroughly w several coats. Added benefit:
The tiles are limestone slab material from a local quarry in Canada, so no brand is associated; the wood flooring is oak planks purchased in Canada, brand unknown. Sorry there's no more info on that.

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text: Seminar. We examine scientific perspectives on how psychological and social factors influence the development and progression of physical health and illness. Major topics include psychosocial origins of health disparities, relationships and health, emotion and disease, placebo effects, and complementary and alternative medical approaches. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating current research and designing appropriate future studies. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Enrollment preference is given to those who have completed a health psychology course.

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Recenty with the health insurance Drive upon pricing my medications with my health insurance broker with various Medicare part D providers, the gravity of this problem was even more greatly amplified and was accompanied by a stunning “aghast” from my friend (the Health insurance broker).
In my opinion Medicare part D is the pharmaceutical companies, along with the blessing of US Congress, concocted adroit maneuvers to extract the maximum amount of money that any patient is willing or able to be separated from for second rate generic drugs, when brand names can be purchased in other developed countries for many times less. Together the US monthly premium and the deductible usually cover the cost of medicines in Europe & Canada, who are still making a profit. Then the U S additional markup on these medications ascends close to 10 times higher then what could be purchased in Europe or Canada
The system is set up so that with the patient’s deductible and monthly premium Americans are already paying for their medications and anything above that is a donation to the pharmaceutical industry.
Somehow we providers stood by either unaware, acquiescing, or incapable of preventing this congressionally approved transfer of wealth to the pharmaceutical companies.
However, I can say that Cardiovascular Risk Reduction USA patients have avoided this scalping and at times because of judicious drug apportionment are paying less than the European and Canadian market.


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This just fills our hearts with so much love!
Yesterday, Kelly Rowland shared a pic on Instagram of her husband Tim Weatherspoon picking up their 7-week-old son Titan and giving him a huge kiss!
[ Related: Beyonce Shares Beautiful Message About Kelly's Baby! ]
The 33-year-old singer captioned the photo:
This isn't the first time the former Destiny's Child star has posted pictures of her beautiful family. As we reported, she's been sharing multiple snaps of her baby boy in the wake of her mother's tragic passing earlier this month.
We love that Kelly is still spreading the holiday joy, despite her loss! Warm and fuzzies all over!
[Image via Kelly Rowland/Instagram.]
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By Melissa Nann Burke . . . The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower court ruling that “sweeping” conditions imposed retroactively under Michigan’s sex offender registry law were unconstitutionally punitive.
Michigan had appealed a 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision in 2016 that said retroactively applying changes to people already on the list would unconstitutionally increase punishments after offenders’ convictions. The Article 1 of the Constitution bars the states from passing any “ex post facto law,” meaning ones that increase or decrease punishment after the fact.
By declining to hear the case in a Monday order, the nation’s highest court upheld the lower court’s ruling.
The American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan filed the suit in 2012 with the University of Michigan Clinical Law Program on behalf of five plaintiff offenders.
The ACLU said Monday’s ruling effectively requires state lawmakers to replace the existing law on sex registries, which they called “bloated and ineffective.”
“Courts have repeatedly recognized that Michigan’s sex offender registry is not just unconstitutional, but it’s an abject failure,” ACLU of Michigan senior staff attorney Miriam Aukerman said in a statement.
“Our communities deserve effective public-safety measures that are based in facts and research, not wasteful and counterproductive policies based in fear.”
Michigan said it revised its law in response to a 2006 federal law imposing minimum standards for sex-offender registries. States that fail to follow those minimum standards can lose out on federal law-enforcement funds. Michigan argued that the case was important to all states trying to comply with federal law.
“We will work with the governor and the State Police on next steps,” said Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette spokeswoman Andrea Bitely.
The retroactive changes to the state registry law in 2006 and 2011 included prohibiting registrants from living, working or loitering within 1,000 feet of a school, and a requirement that registrants be divided into tiers based on their crime of conviction.
Registrants were also supposed to appear in person to update their information, such as new addresses, vehicles or email addresses.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit unanimously ruled last year that the Michigan statute as amended imposed “sweeping” conditions that resemble “in some respects at least, the ancient punishment of banishment” and “some traditional shaming punishments,” finding the geographical restrictions “very burdensome,” particularly in densely populated areas.
The judges said effect of the retroactive changes was imposing punishment after the offenders’ convictions and was therefore unconstitutional.
The statute “brands registrants as moral lepers solely on the basis of a prior conviction,” wrote Judge Alice Batchelder, an appointee of former President George H.W. Bush, for the panel.
“It consigns them to years, if not a lifetime, of existence on the margins, not only of society, but often, as the record in this case makes painfully evident, from their own families, with whom, due to school zone restrictions, they may not even live.”
Batchelder’s decision was joined by Judges Gilbert Merritt, a former President Jimmy Carter appointee, and Bernice Donald, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.
Source: The Detroit News with contributions from the Associated Press.

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A new blog has just hatched over at www.youngadultbookbloggers.blogspot.com, a compilation of several different All-Star reviewers
The Book Girl is giving away a copy of A Season of Eden at http://thebookgirlreviews.blogspot.com/2008/07/book-giveaway_31.html
Author Lauren Baratz-Logsted spills about her relationships with bikinis at http://teenfictioncafe.blogspot.com/2008/08/bikini-season.html
And Kevin Alexander makes this post co-ed with Lake Tahoe and other writing oddities http://blog.writersdigest.com/writerslife/Blog+The+Changing+Of+The+Venue.aspx
I've added Young Adult Book Bloggers as well as another blog called Zine Writer (all about writing for online publications) to the blogroll, so check there as well.


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Pandemic time is negatively impacting artists and creators of culture as well. The city of Gdansk has already offered 700 000 zloty for extra scholarships. The City Culture Institute is joining in supporting artistic and cultural community – we are dedicating 100 000 zloty from the Institute’s budget to create the online exhibition, Gdansk 2020 – says Aleksandra Szymanska, director of the City Culture Institute.
– We are proposing to act collectively in response to the situation in which we are right now. Through open enrollment, we invite artists associated with Gdansk to co-create the online exhibition, Gdansk 2020. We will present new works, as well as already existing ones that have gained new context on the internet platform. We are offering the same royalties in the amount of 2000 zloty to all the artists and we will present 50 works in the first stage of the project – says Szymanska.
The theme of the exhibition, Gdansk 2020 is the situation in the time of crisis, uncertainty, isolation that we face, dangers, but also chances, feels, worries. We are interested in the individual context, the situation of creative community, city, relations. Description of the work is just as important for both new and existing works that gained a new interpretation.
Gdansk 2020 will be an interdisciplinary collection. We are accepting visual, audiovisual, music, performative and literary creations – the requirement is proposing an online presentation method. Open intake for the exhibition is a form of support for artists and culture creators. Project’s budget comes from the funds planned for the Institute’s events, which due to the pandemic won’t take place or will, but in redacted form.
Other forms of support offered by the Institute include, among others, free webinar on negotiating copyright agreements with clients, which will take place on April 16th and 17th between 12.00 – 13.30 (entries: https://app.evenea.pl/event/prawoautorskiedlatworcow/), or a constantly updated list of forms of support for artists and creators of culture in Poland: http://ikm.gda.pl/2020/04/03/specjalneprogramy.
How to join in creating the Gdansk 2020 exhibition?
The call for entries for the exhibition is open. We invite you to complete the form and send it no later than April 21st, by 12pm. By April 27th, the creators will be informed of the results. The deadline for sending selected works to the organizers is May 12th. The project’s budget is 100 000 zloty gross.
Contact person: Natalia Cyrzan, email@example.com, tel. +48 502 028 653.
What are the participation criteria?
The call is open to artists and creators living in Gdansk or creatively associated with Gdansk. Works can be submitted by individual artists as well as groups or artistic collectives. To submit work for exhibition, you must send a completed form containing a description – the concept of the work and a comment on how the work fits into the theme. For existing works, please submit the work in a form of a digital file.
The creation’s description and context are basic selection criteria. The collection will be a repertory of individual works and artistic statements – the descriptions will be part of the presented works (in the final form agreed with the artists). The theme of the Gdansk 2020 exhibition is the situation in the time of crisis, uncertainty, isolation that we face, dangers, but also chances, feels and worries. We are interested in the individual context, the situation of the creative community, city, relations. The job description is just as significant for both new and existing works that gained new interpretation.
Conditions: the royalty for the artist (or collective) for the work submitted is 2000 zloty gross. Works will be submitted under a non-exclusive license, unlimited in time (the exhibition will be archived). Due to the project budget, the Organizer can accept a limited number of creations (50 works in the first phase).
Each artist can submit a maximum of 3 works. However, it has been agreed that one creator can receive a maximum honorarium up to 2000 zloty gross for an individual work’s license and participate in a maximum one group’s honorarium, that the artist is part of. Royalty for the collective or group also amounts to 2000 zloty gross and is divided equally between its members or differently, depending on the rules in the particular group.
Scholarship, grants, declarations and postulates – special programs for artists and people of culture.
An overview of initiatives, programs, postulates or scholarships proposed by Polish cities, government is constantly being updated and available at: http://ikm.gda.pl/2020/04/03/specjalneprogramy.

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My hypothesis is the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris is weak and during heavy biceps work the muscle becomes overused. This can affect the tendons in the wrist and elbow which result in pain in your forearms. Post : 4. There are tons of other ways, as i'm sure you know, to work the same area. Blood Clot or Tumor if you're unlucky - more likely, you could have a hairline fracture in your radius the thumb-side bone in your forearm - that would explain why you feel pain when you do Bicep Curls but less when you do the Hammer Curls. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold the barbell with your palms shoulder width apart and facing forward. Skip navigation. All times are GMT. Post : 6.
Ive read a number of posts regarding Ulnar pain or deep medial forearm pain when performing Bicep Curls, particularly with Barbells.
No pain: hammer curls, concentration curls, reverse grip curls, chin-ups . I had some really bad ulnar pain when I first started working.
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Bilateral stress fractures of the ulna are extremely pain was worsened by performing biceps curls and toms, bicep curls were performed on a machine.
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Core, See the above posts. You can often treat forearm tendonitis with rest, ice and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. Surgery is rarely required but may be necessary if the tendon is severely damaged. I think that i have to pick up my kines book again.
The bone in my forearms hurt whenever I train my biceps
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|Forum Guidelines. You may experience forearm pain when curling due to tendonitisor inflammation in the tendons, due to repetitive motion or overuse from lifting weights that are too heavy.
It seems that full supination is what sometimes causes the pain. The straight bar curl is restrictive to the normal mobility that is preferred in the wrist.
I do do chinup Jason. Surgery is rarely required but may be necessary if the tendon is severely damaged. See a doctor immediately if the pain in your the forearm when lifting worsens quickly or becomes significantly more red or swollen.
The repetitive motion of bicep curls may cause.
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So everytime i do bicep curls or preacher curls, the Lateral (outside) of my I have had pain about half way up my ulna just on the isolation exercises. be adjusting what equipment to use when it comes to doing preachers.
My hypothesis is the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris is weak and during heavy biceps work I seams to me that whenever a bicep curl occurs the natural motion without. it until I modified the way I was using the Lat pull down machine.
Honestly, I think he's full of crap, I haven't the slightest idea, but I have this problem too.
My forearms hurt during biceps curls. How can I stop the pain while still working on my arms
The biceps being a strong supinator, during a heavy lift the natural UD motion of elbow flexion will be antagonized by the Biceps supination when I think supination I can feel a small amount of radial deviation and cause overuse of the FCU.
The inability to move your joints may also indicate a more serious condition. There are tons of other ways, as i'm sure you know, to work the same area. The bone in my forearms hurt whenever I train my biceps Whenever I do my biceps routine I get a sort of burning sensation in the bones of my forearms, i.


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GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel June 15, 2014 — As the brilliant Simon Wiesenthal famously said, “for evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing.”
In the case of the three young Israeli boys who were kidnapped late Thursday night by Islamic terrorists while heading home from school, far too many people have done worse than nothing.
Perhaps nothing would have been better than incessantly calling these young innocent kids, two of them just 16 years old and the other only 19, “settlers” at every opportunity, somehow implying these high school kids had it coming.
Perhaps nothing would have been better than the anti-Israel ‘pro-Israel’ lobby J Street calling for the return of the “missing” kids and nothing more.
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) June 15, 2014
Perhaps nothing would have been better than Human Rights Watch director Ken Roth’s pathetic tweet that “Attending school at illegal settlement doesn’t legitimize apparent kidnapping of #Israel teens.”
Perhaps nothing would have been better than the idiotic piece in the Jewish Daily Forward criticizing Jews everywhere for using the #bringourboysback because, “It’s wrong to capitalize on the virality of one nation’s desperate and grief-soaked social media plea in order to increase the virality of your own campaign.”
Perhaps nothing would have been better than UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon’s urging for Israeli restraint while Islamic animals run around the country doing G-d knows what to three faultless children.
Or perhaps not.
The nothing that has been US President Barack Obama’s response to the kidnapping is pretty awful in its own right. This petty tyrant in the White House has rushed headlong into nearly every miniscule political gripe in his presidency, yet three young innocent Israelis don’t warrent his time. Heck, Jews are not even worthy of the milquetoast hashtag diplomacy of the First Lady. Perhaps if the young kids were kidnapped by complex carbohydrates she would have made a statement already.
John Kerry’s know-nothing statement, in addition to his irreparably tarnished track-record vis-à-vis the Jewish State, does little to assure anyone in Israel or abroad.
The muted outcry against Fatah’s Facebook post of a cartoon depicting the kidnapped boys as three dead rats, in their best Nazi impression, is also deeply unsettling.
The condemnation that never came following the dancing and candy allocation in the streets of Gaza following the news that these children had been taken, a stark replay of the Gaza parties post-September 11, is equally appalling.
Is it possible that the gut-wrenching pain every Israeli has had lodged in their stomachs as they went about their Sunday is so controversial that it isn’t worth acknowledging?!
Is it possible that the tears that have rained down from the eyes of every Israeli parent and child in the past few days are so grossly misguided as to be reproached, re-appropriated, equated or discredited?
Has the world we live in become so blinded by ideological and political divisiveness that it is too much to expect that no matter what side of any political spectrum you fall out on, the grabbing of three kids under the age of 20 who were on their way home to their families for the weekend can be anything but horrific, tragic and unconscionable?!
Where are you justice of the world?
Where are you lovers of life, liberty and freedom?
Do you know something, world, about Gilad, Eyal and Naftali that we don’t, which deems them unworthy of the world’s uproar at their horrendous abduction?
Have the international community’s mirrors fogged so completely that looking at ourselves in the eye has become a practice as extinct as the dinosaurs?!
For their part, most Jews are doing something. As the world abandons the Jewish People for the umpteenth time, the people of the State of Israel and many of the other Jewish communities around the world are turning to the only thing that will always be there for them; the grace of G-d. The Chosen People have risen up, organizing mass prayer gatherings with lightning speed. The Jewish People have seen this story before, and know how contagious silence can be in the face of atrocity.
If you truly consider yourself a person of morality and compassion then you should be doing everything in your power to bring these boys back home safely from the hands of the despicable miscreants known as Islamic Jihadists.
May G-d empower the Israeli government, the Israeli soldiers and any other person, place or thing that may be required to return these sweet young boys home to their family, their friends and their nation as safe and as soon as possible.


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- Raghuram Rajan submits note to parliamentary panel on bad loans
- Blames overoptimistic bankers, government "foot-dragging", slow growth
- Says both UPA and NDA government were too slow to react
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has said in his report to a parliamentary panel that he sent a list of high profile fraud cases to the Prime Minister's Office but was "not aware of any progress" on it.
In his report to the panel headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, Raghuram Rajan says overoptimistic bankers, government foot-dragging and slow growth were factors in mounting bad loans. He also said the size of frauds in the public sector banking system had been increasing, though was still small compared to the overall volume of NPAs or Non-Performing Assets.
"The RBI set up a fraud monitoring cell when I was Governor to coordinate the early reporting of fraud cases to the investigative agencies. I also sent a list of high profile cases to the PMO urging that we coordinate action to bring in at least one or two to book. I am not aware of progress on this front. This is a matter that should be addressed with urgency," said Mr Rajan in his report.
Unfortunately, he said, the system had been "singularly ineffective" in bringing even a single high profile fraudster to book. "As a result, fraud is not discouraged," Mr Rajan said.
Though he does not specify the year, the Congress seized on the point and alleged that the former Reserve Bank of India governor had indicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his office. "Why didn't the PM take action against these known defaulters? When we demitted office the NPA was 2.83 lakh crore. How much is bad loans today- it's Rs 12 lakh crore," said Congress leader Randeep Surjewala.
Union Minister Smriti Irani of the BJP, however, called the report a "loud proclamation" of corruption on Congress watch. "Raghuram Rajan had said between 2006 and 2011, the UPA functioning led to increase in NPA (Non-Performing Assets) in banking structure," she said.
"The UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi led a government that attacked the very core of the Indian banking system," alleged Smriti Irani.
A larger number of bad loans originated in the period 2006-2008, said Mr Rajan's report, when economic growth was strong and previous infrastructure projects such as power plants had been completed on time and within budget.
"It is at such times that banks make mistakes. They extrapolate past growth and performance to the future. So, they are willing to accept higher leverage in projects, and less promoter equity. Indeed, sometimes banks signed up to lend based on project reports by the promoter's investment bank, without doing their own due diligence," he said.
This is the historic phenomenon of irrational exuberance, common across countries at such a phase in the cycle, said Mr Rajan, who was RBI governor for three years till September 2016.
His report also said: "A variety of governance problems such as the suspect allocation of coal mines coupled with the fear of investigation slowed down government decision-making in Delhi, both in the UPA and the subsequent NDA governments".
Project cost overruns escalated for stalled projects and they became increasingly unable to service debt, he said. "The continuing travails of the stranded power plants, even though India is short of power, suggests government decision-making has not picked up sufficient pace to date," he assessed.
On malfeasance and corruption in the NPA problem, he said, "Undoubtedly, there was some, but it is hard to tell banker exuberance, incompetence, and corruption apart".
"Clearly, bankers were overconfident and probably did too little due diligence for some of these loans. Many did no independent analysis, and placed excessive reliance on SBI Caps and IDBI to do the necessary due diligence," the note said.
He also tackled criticism of his policy to identify NPAs, saying the claim was "ludicrous" and made by people who have not done their homework.
Stating that "hindsight is 20/20", Mr Rajan said the RBI "should probably have raised more flags about the quality of lending in the early days of banking exuberance."
He added: "The RBI could have been more decisive in enforcing penalties on non-compliant banks. Fortunately, this culture of leniency has been changing in recent years."
Mr Rajan was invited to brief the parliamentary committee after former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian praised him before the group, headed by veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, for identifying the NPA crisis and trying to resolve it.
The report also suggests, as prevention: "Improve governance of public sector banks and distance them from the government".


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Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Saturday asserted that intelligence agencies intercepted a telephonic conversation that sheds light on a "conspiracy hatched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to malign law-enforcement agencies (LEAs)", ARY News reported.
ARY News is a Pakistani news channel.
Sanaullah while addressing a press conference, claimed that the intercepted conversation revealed a plan to "stage a raid and rape at a known PTI leader's home".
"The planned raid will also involve casualties as a result of firing," Rana Sanaullah alleged. He further claimed that the 'drama' was to be carried out today which is why the government decided to apprise the nation of this 'evil plan'.
He alleged that the conspiracy was being hatched to later claim that human rights were being violated in Pakistan, thereby igniting a global outcry. However, the minister did not provide any proof of his claim, according to ARY News.
Sanaullah said those responsible for the events on May 9 would be brought to justice. "It was evident that the purpose of the drama was to mislead the people of Pakistan", he said.
"Propaganda was being carried out against Pakistan by giving money to people like Zalmay Khalilzad [Former US special representative to Afghanistan]", he added, as per ARY News. (ANI)

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March 30, 2008, 14:32
Please look at the pictures and tell what this rifle is, it has the G series serial number but doesnt have any of the G series parts on it, it looks like an L1a1. Cant seem to insert pictures, please send an email to send pictures to. Thanks!
March 30, 2008, 17:54
Pictures are here: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=37046
March 30, 2008, 18:41
The serial number, if reading it right, puts it on the G-Series amnesty list. There won't be any import marks on a G (question from his gunboards thread).
If you paid the price of a legitimate, complete G-Series rifle you should get your money back. Then promptly post who the seller is.
Hello it is a Canadian kit on a Gseries receiver. I am interested in seeing the markings on the bbl. I am willing to bet it is a Belgian bbl with a C1 or L1 gasblock on it.I would send it back. Thanks EX1
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While science fiction may summon up images of desolate dystopian wastelands or marauding alien invaders, the genre is actually ripe for family viewing. Delve into the archives and there’s a wealth of wonder for audiences of all ages, from intergalactic adventures to time travel and close encounters of the dino kind. Exploring these worlds is an ideal way to introduce the power of film to a younger audience, and below is our pick of 10 films that demonstrate sci-fi’s endless cross-generational appeal.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Forget the slick modern remake starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Wise’s black-and-white 1951 original is far superior, with plenty of action and adventure to thrill all ages. The scenery and effects are dated but still utterly charming, and the story – about an alien and his robot sidekick who arrive on earth to warn humankind that they must live peacefully or will be destroyed – is simple enough for youngsters to follow, and resonant enough to spark plenty of post-viewing debate.
Star Wars (1977)
While J.J. Abrams’ stellar The Force Awakens (2015) has introduced a whole new generation to the wonders of George Lucas’s genre-defining franchise, the original remains the perfect place to start. Following the intergalactic adventures of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he finds his true place in the universe as a Jedi master, and featuring a plethora of colourful characters and an ever-changing interplanetary landscape, Star Wars remains such bombastic, action-packed viewing that the kids will be clamouring to discover what happens next.
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)
That Steven Spielberg has two films on this shortlist is testament to the fact that he is a masterful director of family films, and his 1982 classic about a loveable alien who befriends a young boy is one of his most enjoyable. A timeless mix of action (the airborne bike chase is a particular highlight), adventure hijinks and that signature Spielberg pathos make this endlessly (re)watchable, and that E.T. himself is a master of pratfall comedy means the laughs are guaranteed. Expect some tears at the moving climax, for this is a heartrending tale of loyalty and friendship that spans the galaxies.
With schlocky effects still too intense for young children, Ivan Reitman’s spooktacular comedy about a bunch of hapless New York ghost hunters is still must-see family viewing. The script, by stars Harold Ramis and Dan Ackroyd, is light and hilarious, as are the performances; most notably by the brilliant Bill Murray, at his laconic best as quick-witted buster Peter Venkman. Sigourney Weaver also puts in a wonderful turn as possessed New Yorker Dana Barrett. But it’s the gigantic marshmallow Mr Stay Puft who undoubtedly steals the show as he rampages through the Big Apple.
Back to the Future (1985)
The 1980s produced a slew of family adventures, and this mid-decade fantasy from director Robert Zemeckis remains one of the best. The charismatic Michael J. Fox makes for a brilliant young hero as Marty McFly, the skateboarding teen who travels back in time to the 1950s and helps his parents fall in love. His energetic performance, along with Christopher Lloyd’s wonderfully eccentric inventor Doc Brown, keeps things moving apace, the production design is bright and absorbing and the effects are still a thrill. (The other two films in the franchise are also recommended, with much of the fun of Part II in finding out what 2015 looked like to the filmmakers of 1989.)
Flight of the Navigator (1986)
Featuring an intrepid pre-teen hero, time travel and alien spaceships, Randal Kleiser’s film has much to delight a young audience. After plucky protagonist David (Joey Cramer) wakes up after a minor accident to find that eight years have passed, and that he has interstellar maps embedded in his brain, he sets out to discover what happened to him. With a traditional family narrative at its heart, and bolstered by charming effects and wise-cracking aliens, Flight of the Navigator remains traditional family entertainment of the best kind. It’s no wonder Hollywood has been trying to remake it for years.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
Five years after his geeky turn in Ghostbusters, diminutive 1980s hero Rick Moranis pops up again as hapless scientist Wayne Szalinski, whose latest invention accidentally shrinks his kids – and the kids next door – to pinhead size. As the plucky youths fight their way through the garden, now a jungle with giant creepy crawlies, the simple story, silly humour and charming practical effects – one memorable scene sees the kids swimming in a bowl of gigantic Cheerios – make for some immersive family fun. Ideal in a double bill with fellow brilliant shrinkage sci-fi comedy Innerspace (1987).
Jurassic Park (1993)
Ground-breaking at the time of release for its gargantuan special effects, Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the Michael Crichton bestseller is as visually impressive today as it was two decades ago. While this story of a theme park full of genetically modified dinosaurs who run amok may be overwhelming for the very young, its mammoth stars and kids in peril narrative still deliver the thrills in abundance. It’s also a fascinating, if cautionary, tale of the possibilities of scientific discovery.
The Iron Giant (1999)
While there are many animations housed within the sci-fi genre, including Pixar’s Wall-E (2008) and Shane Acker’s post-apocalyptic 9 (2009), The Iron Giant ticks every single box for timeless family viewing. Every young boy and girl will connect with this beautiful, evergreen tale of a young child’s friendship with a giant robot from outer space – the screenplay by Tim McCanlies is so genuine and tender that it’s impossible not to get swept up in their story. It’s all brought to life in some stunning animation, and overseen by the assured directorial hand of Brad Bird.
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond (2015)
Sixteen years after The Iron Giant, Brad Bird took the helm of Tomorrowland, a film based on the progressive Space Age optimism embodied by Disney’s EPCOT Centre. The uplifting story sees science-mad teen Casey (Britt Robertson) embark on a voyage of discovery when she discovers a secret futuristic city in which anything is possible. The effects are, of course, flawless, but the real draw is the positive message about the importance of ambition and the excitement of exploration, and the fact that it has a plucky, confident and courageous young woman driving the narrative.
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The recent decision of the Appeal Judges to reject the submissions on behalf of a defendant company is a reminder of the liabilities of a business for the actions, sometimes very foolish, of its employees.
The case was Polyflor Ltd v Health & Safety Executive which was heard on 8th July 2014.
Polyflor Ltd was a Manchester-based company specialising in the manufacture of commercial and domestic vinyl flooring.
It had 350 employees and used a machine called a granular infeed conveyor which enabled the recycling of unused vinyl products fed in between conveyor belts and lifted to a granulator before the resultant product was then fed into a suction pipe and taken to another stage to sort what had been produced into neat pieces prior to bagging. It was a specialised and complex piece of machinery.
On 28th February 2013 at Manchester Crown Court, after a trial lasting 4 days, the company was convicted unanimously by a jury of an offence of failing so far as reasonably practicable to ensure the health and safety of its employees contrary to section 33(1) (a) of the Health and Safety at Work, etc, Act 1974 (‘the 1974 Act’). The applicant was fined £7,500 and ordered to pay £34,000 in costs.
A Technical Support Engineer was performing maintenance activities on the machine following a blockage incident when the spanner he was holding was plucked into the fast moving machinery before he was able to release his grip and, as a consequence, he suffered a fractured arm and was off work for 7 weeks. In many ways, it might be said, he was fortunate, to get away with just a broken arm but be that as it may there are principles to remember arising from this case.
There had been a not dissimilar incident involving this machine not very long before this accident and lessons had been learnt; access and visibility issues had been addressed and even the victim of the earlier incident was able to advise the company on ways it could improve the safe maintenance of it and many of his recommendations were implemented.
However despite the improvements and the fact that the Engineer on this occasion had requested permission to work on the jammed machine he agreed in cross examination that he had been blasé and that he had taken a risk.
Could the company escape liability for the foolish actions of its employee?
No, the Court of Appeal said the creation of a material risk by the carelessness (including gross carelessness) of an employee remains a material risk for the purposes of section 33(1) (a) of the 1974 Act. The prosecution needed only to adduce some evidence of exposure to risk – in other words, some evidence that an employee was, or employees were, exposed to a possibility of danger. Once that is established the onus shifts to the defendant company to show on the balance of probabilities that it did all that was reasonably practicable to ensure that its employee was, or its employees were, not exposed to such risk.
So the pressure very much remains on companies to be very alert to the potential for risky actions of employees and to assess the reasonable practicalities of averting such behaviours.
If your company is facing an investigation by the HSE then approaching a law firm with expertise in this field and the resources and contacts to make the difference should be at the top of your list.
This article is intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. Newnham & Jordan Solicitors cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article or any external articles it may refer or link to.


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(i) The very first group of diabetes treatment includes medications that increase blood insulin production by pancreas For example micronase, diabeta, glynase, prandin, and amaryl.
(ii) Within the second category come individuals medications that increase sensitivity to blood insulin. Good examples of those diabetes remedies include actos, glucophage, and avandia.
(iii) The 3rd group of medications are individuals that delay absorption of glucose, including precose and glyset.
In the majority of the installments of diabetes type 2, diabetes sufferers need several medication to manage their sugar. A mix of dental medication and blood insulin may also be used in some instances. Better yet, is a mix of medication and natural strategy to diabetes, to ensure that bloodstream sugar could be controlled securely and effectively.
Strategy to Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes happens in females throughout pregnancy, and it has most of the signs and symptoms of diabetes type 2. The problem is temporary, in most cases diappears following the child comes into the world. However, diabetes treatment methods are still needed throughout pregnancy – as well as afterwads, as the chance of developing diabetes type 2 is elevated in females who’ve experienced from gestational diabetes. Treatment features a balance diet and dietary counseling. Physical exercise prevents the requirement for blood insulin injections, though they might be needed if nutritional changes and exercises don’t bring the bloodstream sugar level normal again.
Women that are pregnant struggling with gestational diabetes should control the quantity of carbohydrates within their diet to assist body produce blood insulin naturally. They ought to avoid food that contains high sugar and body fat, and eat fiber wealthy meals for example fruits, veggies, and whole grain products. Healthy pregnancy weight ought to be maintained, putting on weight of 25 to 35 pounds is suggested normally in gestational diabetes.
The greatest myth about diabetes is it means a existence of blood insulin injections along with a boring diet. Actually, the effective management of diabetes through medication, diet, exercise, and supplementation, implies that the condition could be controlled along with a normal existence could be brought.

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Yomanda is an alias for Northern Irish DJ/music producer, Paul Masterson, originally from Belfast and now living in London. Masterson's success so far has culminated in every major record label snapping him up, where he has gained an 18 Top 30 hits in the UK.
Remixing and high quality production work for Kylie Minogue, Hed Kandi, Armand Van Helden and the internationally renowned Amen UK and the Euro dance outfit Candy Girls gained a string of international chart success. Collaborations with Boy George and Jeanie Tracy, resulted in the musical hits 'We Need Love', 'Grateful', 'Out of Fashion' and 'Poverty'.
Paul Masterson's main production work is under the alias Hi-Gate with producer and DJ Judge Jules and most of his solo work is under the guise Yomanda. Hi-Gate released their first album in 2003 entitled 'Split Personality'.
Masterson currently has a deal with Southern Fried Records, with two releases so far under the banner 'Subway'. The second single 'Pullin for Two' was co-written with Fatboy Slim and a new signing to Boss Records with the 'Yomtrax' project, is the first collaboration with Frank Trax from Barcelona.
A new Yomanda track called 'Party Jumpin' with Jeanie Tracy on vocals has just been released by QUAKE Records in Japan, which will continue the Yomanda/Masterson success in Japan, after the collaborations with DJ UTO. New collaborations in 2006 included Jeanie Tracy and PM Project with Sharon Woolf. Paul was also reported to be working on new material with Dead Or Alive front man Pete Burns.
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Well, I've just managed to catch yet another mouse, a little "gift" fetched in by one of our cats earlier last night. We were sitting watching George Gently when I head a scuffle, and at that time wasn't able to catch mousey, but now, 5 hours on, husband in bed, me sitting here wide awake as per usual, I managed to grab his tail as he sheltered under the bottom of my jeans near my right foot when I moved a cabinet to see where he'd got to ! Success ! I dropped him into the large sweets jar we keep for such occasions, then tipped him out the lounge window....I then heard noises, and along came one of our cats heading right towards mousey who was sitting quietly, still in shock and recovering from his ordeal...luckily Minnie didn't notice him, but was more attracted to the piece of cheese that had also fallen out of the sweet jar (which we put in the jar earlier hoping to draw mousey out of his hiding place). I had a torch and scanned the ground outside, only to see mousey walking off slowly and quietly so as not to attract any further attention...result
I thought I'd add the above card to this post, it's one I made for my husband's eldest grandaughter last December, and just captures the mood of the mouse in question, thanks to the lovely House Mouse designs.


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A bull market as genuine as reality TV / fleckenstein
Research in Motion's jump in price is just more proof that some perspective is needed in this euphoric market.
Fact or fiction? A company makes forecasts that, arguably, are questionable. Initially, it doesn't produce its financials. It stages the whole production in a bizarre manner. And then, it's cheered wildly as its stock explodes upward 20%.
Just another reality show on Wall Street, featuring none other than Research in Motion
Putty in the hands of a grand puppeteer
The date was Sept. 28, and Research in Motion was slated to release earnings at 5 p.m. EDT. Typically, a company that's chosen this time slot will summarize its results about 45 minutes earlier. However, as 5 p.m. approached, not a peep had been uttered from RIM.
Folks assumed that delaying the financials that long couldn't possibly be good news. Which is why, in after-hours trading from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., almost a million shares changed hands. Around 5 o'clock, RIM announced that its conference call wouldn't occur until 5:15. Shortly thereafter, the company disclosed that it had an options-backdating issue. (who cares these days....http://immobilienblasen.blogspot.com/2006/09/options-complacency-broadcom-brcm.html)
(so sieht ein cahrt von ner frima aus die keine bilanzen erstellen kann und denen masive berichtigungen wg. der zurückdatierten optionen ins hause steht/ raelly looks like a chart where tehy comp. is unable to file its financial statement and where the options are backdatet. complacency everywhere)
As that was released, the numbers for the quarter came out -- only a bit better than had been expected -- and in the blink of an eye, the stock was trading at $80, down about $6. But then came a forecast of a large increase in revenues for next quarter (sans balance sheet, income statement and other details), despite the fact that in the previous 10 consecutive quarters, the maker of the BlackBerry device had reported a slowdown in its rate of growth in the face of the serious competition now in the marketplace.
Lo and behold, the stock exploded into the $90s, before finishing that night around $102 and change.
Amnesia for fun and profit
The company's timing was most curious. Do you mean to tell me that it didn't know until sometime after 4 p.m. on the night in question that it potentially had an options-backdating problem, and consequently its financials would be delayed? (Sometime after the conference call, RIM released its financials -- which showed inventories up 133% year-over-year and receivables up 62% on a revenue gain of 30%. That made its "beating the number" look even more dubious.)
But why bother asking such a question? After all, Wall Street has to keep its priorities straight -- which it did last week when launching the Dow to a new high. Not to rain on this "achievement," but some perspective is warranted. For that, I'll turn to two longtime market observers, Justin Mamis and Dennis Gartman, whose comments buttress the views I shared last week regarding 1973.
Chinks in the charts
In a recent letter, Mamis noted how sloppy the breadth of the rally has been and how many failures can be seen on various stock charts. Which prompted him to ask: "With all these failures, is there some secret significance to the DJIA making a higher high?" Even within the Dow, Justin observed, the advance has been narrow.
More importantly, he said: "We never realized we'd have to keep track of such matters, but this must be the worst set of statistics ever assembled on a day that the Dow Jones Industrial Averages excited 'everyone' by making a new high. (Well, we don't know what the statistics would have been at the 1929 peak, but we don't think that the 1987 numbers were as glaring.)"
Hex on an apex
In a similar vein, Gartman said: "The dancing, whooping and celebration on the various business television channels regarding the new 'all-time high for the Dow' was utter and complete nonsense.
"It seemed to us all too reminiscent of the top made in the autumn of 1973, when the Dow forged a new high by the barest of margins and then proceeded to follow the other indices lower, in a devastating bear market that ended in the summer of 1974 when the Dow was half what it had been months earlier, amidst the euphoria."
Manic, but mortal
Those two seasoned commentators feel as I do: that what we are seeing is more of an exhaustion gasp than the start of anything new. That said, when things get this crazy, they can easily get far crazier.
So, there is no timing data in those observations. Exhaustion can't be predicted in advance. Exhaustion can only be deduced once it's occurred (though even that requires some guesswork).
alertLast Wednesday, I was interviewed by a longtime buddy, Lee Adler. And while you're at it, check out his Web site.


On the afternoon of May 27, 2021, the Arizona Senate adjourned until June 10 because the Republicans don’t have the votes to pass their budget, which was created behind closed doors by a handful of their members.
ORIGINAL POST from earlier that day:
As I reported yesterday, some Arizona Republicans are feeling the heat from constituents on their horrible budget, the $1.5 bullion in tax cuts (primarily benefiting the wealthy), and the flat tax. What do they expect when an extremist budget crafted behind closed doors by handful of Republicans is revealed to the media and the voters? Of course, people will be outraged￼. Republicans have their tax cut blinders on. They are ignoring so many needs that could be funded with the money we now have.
On May 26, the House adjourned until June 10 because the Republicans did not have the votes to cram the budget through both houses in the middle of the night (standard operating procedure for Arizona Republicans). This is historic! Stopping the budget process because Republicans are in disarray has not happened in years.
After adjournment, there was a kerfuffle on social media with Senate President Karen Fann saying that the House did not do the motion to adjourn properly. Ironically, we were told￼ that Speaker Rusty Bowers met separately with both Governor Doug Ducey and Fann yesterday to tell them the bad news and that Fann gave him the adjournment language. Who knows?
As I write this on May 27, the Senate is in lunch recess. So far today, they are following the House’s path from yesterday. We started a little late, we passed some terrible bills, we killed one bad bill, we recessed for lunch, and 3.5 hours later they told us we would adjourn until Friday, which was subsequently changed to June 10.
Will the Senate pass the budget today? Who knows? We know that Senators Paul Boyer and Michelle Ugenti-Rita were “off the budget” yesterday.￼ The media reported that Boyer does not like the flat tax, and Ugenti-Rita identifies as a “fiscal conservative” and doesn’t like the extra spending.
There is a similar situation in the House with Republican members off the budget for different reasons. Majority Leader and architect of the tax giveaway package Ben Toma insisted in caucus that if you’re really a Republican, you will gladly vote for the flat tax.￼
Rep. Jake Hoffman sent his Republican colleagues an email ultimatum last week with a list of “pork” (like school funding, road projects, and a few tax giveaways) that need to come out of the budget before they have his vote. Hoffman likes the flat tax; his position is similar to MUR. I have to say that I agree with a couple of the pork items that Hoffman has listed. Some of the road projects look like they were stuck in there to buy Republican votes. We have been given no rationale for why these particular roads have been chosen for improvement over other roads. I didn’t see any roads in Pima County that are slated for improvement, which makes me suspect politics dictated the list, not need. Why don’t we have a comprehensive infrastructure plan to improve roads and bridges rather than one off projects. We have money to put people to work fixing things — like roads, bridges and schools. Also, Hoffman listed the tax break for the military brass and the one for developers as pork. I agree with on select items. Why should retired colonels and generals get $48 million in tax breaks per year when the Housing Trust Fund gets $0?
Reps. David Cook, Joanne Osborne, Kevin Payne, and Walt Blackman are rumored to not like the flat tax because it will hurt cities and towns. The cities and towns will lose millions of dollars in shared revenue with the flat tax. The small rural towns will be devastated.
That is the current status. The situation is fluid.￼￼ The Senate is supposed to go back into session at 2 pm. You can watch live and archived meetings by clicking on Capitol TV at azleg.gov.
PHOTO CAPTION: Teachers know that they have to watch the Arizona Legislature during the budget. This group came to Phoenix for the budget watch this week.


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Life, Death, and Living
Coping with the Sudden Loss of a Loved One
Losing someone we love is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences in life. Whether it’s due to old age, a long illness, or an unexpected accident, the pain and grief can be overwhelming. While many of us have faced the loss of loved ones, this blog post focuses specifically on coping with the sudden and tragic loss of someone dear due to an accident. It serves as a reminder to cherish our relationships and prioritize expressing our feelings to those we hold dear.
Within my own family, the occurrence of vehicle accidents has brought an immeasurable amount of sorrow. My brother, often the bearer of unfortunate news, was the one to inform me of these devastating incidents. Our weekly phone conversations, a cherished routine, sometimes triggered anxiety when they deviated from their usual Saturday morning schedule.
The Journey of Loss
The journey began over three decades ago when my father tragically lost his life while crossing the street. A tanker truck turned right without him noticing, leading to a fatal accident. I vividly remember being the last family member to see him alive, as our paths had grown apart in the years preceding his passing. The unresolved issues and unspoken words only intensified the pain of losing him.
Years later, in 2006, as I was preparing for an awards ceremony, my brother called again. This time, our sister had been struck by a car while standing next to hers. She was flown to Grand Rapids but never regained consciousness, ultimately succumbing to her injuries. The loss of my sister, with whom I shared countless cherished memories, was profoundly heart-wrenching.
In a cruel twist of fate, five years ago, it wasn’t my brother but my wife’s sister who delivered the news of a tragic accident. Our nephew, her other sister’s son, was killed while riding his motorcycle. At only twenty-five years old, his life was cut short when another driver ran a stop sign. In an instant, everything changed.
The most recent family tragedy struck when my brother called once more. This time, it was our younger brother and sister-in-law involved in a horrific accident caused by a pickup truck crossing the center line. Sadly, our sister-in-law lost her life at the scene, while both my brother and the other driver required airlifts to the hospital. Although my brother’s physical injuries were relatively minor, the emotional trauma will undoubtedly endure.
Reflecting on the Fragility of Life
Sharing these heart-wrenching stories may seem disheartening, but it is essential to acknowledge the fragility of life. Often, we go about our daily routines, assuming we will see our loved ones again. However, the truth is, life is unpredictable, and we mustn’t take our relationships for granted.
Expressing Gratitude and Letting Go
In light of this reality, it becomes crucial to express our feelings to those we care about. Don’t wait for a special occasion or an unfortunate event to remind you of their importance in your life. Tell them how much they mean to you, show gratitude, and let go of grudges that may be poisoning your relationships. It’s essential to resolve conflicts and reconcile differences while we still have the chance.
The Lasting Impact
When a loved one is suddenly taken away, the opportunity for resolution dissipates. Regret and unaddressed issues become burdens we carry, haunting us for years to come. By acknowledging the transience of life and prioritizing open communication, we can create stronger bonds and leave fewer regrets in our wake.
Coping with the sudden loss of a loved one to an accident is an indescribable pain that affects us profoundly. Through acknowledging the fragility of life and the unpredictability of tragic events, we can approach each day with a renewed perspective. We must cherish the moments we have with our friends and family, recognizing that every interaction could be the last.
While the stories shared in this post may be heartbreaking, they serve as a reminder of the importance of expressing love and appreciation. Take the time to reach out to your loved ones today, not just in times of sorrow but also in moments of joy and celebration. Let them know how much they mean to you, and don’t shy away from expressing your emotions. In doing so, we can foster deeper connections and create a legacy of love that withstands the test of time.
Furthermore, it is crucial to release the weight of grudges and resentments that may have built up over time. Holding onto unresolved conflicts only hinders our ability to fully embrace the present moment and cherish the relationships we have. Choose forgiveness, understanding, and empathy, knowing that life is too short to be consumed by bitterness.
In the face of tragedy, it is natural to question the fairness of life and to grapple with profound grief. The emotional wounds may take time to heal, and the pain may never fully dissipate. However, by seeking support from friends, family, or professional counselors, we can navigate the grieving process and find solace in shared experiences.
Ultimately, this post serves as a poignant reminder to seize the opportunities life presents us, to express our love and gratitude freely, and to treasure the time we have with our loved ones. Let us learn from the stories of loss shared here and strive to make every moment count. Embrace the uncertainty of life with resilience and compassion, understanding that by doing so, we can honor the memory of those we have lost and find strength in our own journey of healing.
In conclusion, may this heartfelt reflection inspire us all to live each day to the fullest, to appreciate the people in our lives, and to make every interaction a chance to leave a positive impact. Life, death, and living intertwine in a complex tapestry, reminding us that our time on this earth is precious and fragile.


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Thursday, September 17, 2015
Target (NYSE: TGT) Is A Buy
When it comes to big-box retailers, no rivalry is greater than the one between Target (NYSE: TGT) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT).
In the latest chapter of the Target vs. Wal-Mart story, Target’s most
recent earnings report far exceeded analyst expectations while
Wal-Mart’s most recent earnings report left much to be desired.
While Target is growing average transaction sizes and increasing
store traffic, Wal-Mart seems to be struggling under the weight of its
controversial wage increases, theft and issues with its pharmacy


The second DLC installment for Homefront: The Revolution, titled ‘Aftermath’ has been released by Deep Silver. The story takes place days after the battle for Philadelphia, where the resistance has taken much of the city into their control. However messages broadcast by the KPA demonstrate a morale crushing anti-resistance tone.
Taking the reigns as Ethan Brady one more time, it is your mission to put an end to these broadcasts. To do this, you will venture into new areas of the occupied Philadelphia as a one man band with one mission: track down hunt down the man responsible.
To accompany the single player mode, there’s a new mission for as part of the co-op resistance mode titled ‘Uncle S.A.M’. As part of this, you have to team up and counteract the KPA air superiority through the use of surface to air missile launchers
The single player is a paid for DLC, which is available for £4.79/$5.99 in the store. Uncle S.A.M is a free patch as part of the latest update!
Will you be saving the resistance in the latest DLC? Let us know in the comments below!