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Biden Reverses Trump Ban on Transgender People in Military
President Joe Biden has signed an order reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an order Monday reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military. The new order, which Biden signed in the Oval Office during a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, overturns a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office. It immediately prohibits any service member from being forced out of the military on the…

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It was the Wild, the savage, frozen- hearted Northland Wild.
And this was the epitaph of a dead dog on the Northland trail--less scant than the epitaph of many another dog, of many a man.
Marshall Elliott looked like a Viking of elder days, dancing with one of the blue-eyed, golden-haired daughters of the Northland
They often speculated over his past, and tried to conjure up (from what they had read and heard) what his northland life had been.
"What have you to offer him in that northland life?"
All of which came to pass; and the boat, in the grip of the current, like a river steamer with smoke rising from the two joints of stove-pipe, grounded on shoals, hung up on split currents, and charged rapids and canyons, as it drove deeper into the Northland winter.
Fortunately, when winter snow falls in the Northland the thermometer invariably rises; so, instead of the customary forty and fifty and even sixty degrees below zero, the temperature remained fifteen below.
He had heard of the nature of the Arabs who penetrate thus far to the South, and what he had heard had convinced him that a snake or a panther would as quickly befriend him as one of these villainous renegades from the Northland
It required but the matter of a few seconds to don the necessary orluk-skin clothing, with the heavy, fur-lined boots that are so essential a part of the garmenture of one who would successfully contend with the frozen trails and the icy winds of the bleak northland
Because men, groping in the Arctic darkness, had found a yellow metal, and because steamship and transportation companies were booming the find, thousands of men were rushing into the Northland
. These men wanted dogs, and the dogs they wanted were heavy dogs, with strong muscles by which to toil, and furry coats to protect them from the frost.
The days passed, and the winter began merging imperceptibly into the Northland
spring that comes like a thunderbolt of suddenness.
In the midst of it the rain came--not as it comes upon us of the northlands
, but in a sudden, choking, blinding deluge.

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Royal Berkshire maternity services under scrutiny of district council
In October, the Newbury Weekly News reported that the hospital’s maternity unit had to close entirely on six separate occasions in August owing to staff shortages, resulting in expectant mothers travelling to other hospitals such as those in Basingstoke, Oxford and Swindon.
At a meeting of West Berkshire Council’s overview and scrutiny management commission on Tuesday, members voted to conduct an in-depth review of the operations of the Royal Berkshire Hospital’s maternity unit and how any issues there could impact on West Berkshire residents.
The main aim will be for the commission to gain an understanding of the services provided by the unit, of staffing levels that are required there for safe operation, specific causes of the August closures, remedial measures that have been taken to avoid any recurrence and to make any recommendations as required.
The lack of maternity facilities at the West Berkshire Community Hospital will also be looked into, following a proposal from Roger Hunneman (Lib Dem, Victoria) who said this had been a long-standing issue in the local community and could help improve services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The findings of the review will be made public.
The executive portfolio older for health and well being at West Berkshire Council, Marcus Franks (Con, Speen), said: “Maternity services are always a topic of interest for residents.”
“I am, therefore, pleased that the scrutiny committee has decided to look into maternity services available to West Berkshire residents following the capacity issues at Royal Berkshire Hospital earlier this year.
“It is important to remember that West Berkshire residents have the option of four hospital maternity wards and indeed the choice of home births, not just the RBH.
“I will look forward with interest to the work and findings of the committee next year”.
Speaking after the closures in August, spokesman for the RBH Joe Wise said: “During August we had a higher level of vacancies than usual.
“In addition, we had several midwives on maternity leave and some higher than normal levels of sickness among the staff.”
The issues followed on from a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June which found staffing levels in the Rushey maternity unit to be insufficient. The hospital subsequently closed two of its four beds.
However, the report also highlighted some of the maternity unit’s strengths. stating: “Care was delivered with kindness and compassion.
“Patients and their partners were involved, and emotional support was good, particularly in times of bereavement.”

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Meat Burger recipe is really fun to try. Certainly healthier and easier to prepare. No more buying it outside!
Serving Suggestion: 4 – 5 pax
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- Put all the ingredients (A) and into a bowl, mix evenly and marinate for a while.
- Shape it into an appropriate sized patty.
- Dip the patties with tapioca starch before frying.
- Heat the frying pan and fry patties until cooked through. Keep aside.
- Spread butter on burger buns, put on the pan until the bottom slightly brown.
- Prepare the buns, ingredients (B) and patties, sprinkle some AJI-SHIO® Flavoured Black Pepper on the patties, cover with a piece of buns. Serve.


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Dental fillings in Morristown TN are a necessary treatment when you have tooth decay. One or more of your teeth may start showing signs of decay when food particles on your teeth break down into plaque and tartar. These substances create acid that bores a small hole into your tooth enamel. Fillings also protect your tooth against future extraction, pain, or infection.
The Process of Having a Cavity Filled at Simple Dental
To ensure your comfort during the procedure, our dentist applies numbing gel to your gums followed by anesthesia. You should not feel the poke of the needle from the anesthesia since your gums surrounding the affected tooth will be numb.
After ensuring that the medication has taken affect, the next thing our dentist does is remove the decayed portion of your tooth with a dental drill. Filling material goes into the space left by removing the tooth decay. The last step is to check your bite to make sure the filling feels right and then polish your tooth.
Silver Amalgam vs. Composite Fillings
Silver amalgam is the most common material used to create dental fillings. These fillings also contain copper, mercury, and tin. Over the last several years, patients have expressed a desire to have tooth-colored fillings to give them a more attractive smile. Also known as composite fillings, the primary materials used in tooth-colored fillings are glass and resin. Be sure to express your preference to your dentist before scheduling an appointment to have your cavity filled.
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Rick Hunter is a renegade cop who breaks the rules and takes justice into his own hands. Partnered with the equally stunning and rebellious Sgt. McCall.
Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural.
Scientist Sam Beckett finds himself trapped in the past, “leaping” into the bodies of different people on a regular basis.
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.
Fictional stories are told in this television series by The Hitchhiker. Each story is usually a mysterious thriller.
A flying saucer crashed in the Mojave Desert and its inhabitants turned out to be alien slaves, bred to be super intelligent and strong, and controllable by their Overseers
The Captain of the NYPD 12th Precinct and his staff handle the various local troubles and characters that come into the squad room.

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Tomatoes with asparagus
Beans with carrots, corn, and cauliflower
Beets with onions or kohlrabi
Members of cabbage family with potatoes or celery or aromatic herbs
Leeks with onions, celery or carrots
Turnips with peas
Pole beans and radishes
Plants that grow tall (beans, corn) can be planted on the sunny side of those that like some shade (squash, eggplant, peppers).
Plant onions close together (approx. 2 inches) and pull out those that are closer than 5-6 in. apart to use as green onions.
When onions are harvested, pop in a lettuce start in its spot in early fall or spring harvests.
Roses like garlic and leeks.
Plant tomatoes with roses to help with black spot.
Corn likes potatoes, peas, beans, cucumber, pumpkin & squash.
Beans with onions, garlic or gladiolus
Beets with pole beans
Cabbage family with strawberries, tomato or pole beans
Potatoes with pumpkin, squash, cucumber, tomato, sunflower, or raspberry.
Bush beans and fennel
Plant summer savory with beans (and cook together too)
Plant chamomile with onions and cabbages
Plant marigold with eggplant
Plant basil with tomatoes
Plant oregano with broccoli
Plant rosemary with carrots, onions, leeks
Plant nasturtiums with squash
Nasturtiums improve growth and flavor of nearby fruits and vegetables

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Nurses base practice on best evidence and contribute to the generation of new knowledge through nursing research.
Clinical inquiry is one of the essential nursing competencies within the Synergy Model. Fundamental to that competency is the ability to search for evidence-based best practices, conduct research to discover new knowledge, and to innovatively implement practice improvements.
The ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation is the framework for Nursing Research and EBP at Reading Hospital. Selected by Organizational Practice and Research Councils, the model clearly delineates how nursing research is integrated into clinical practice.
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This is my dinner of the day! I cooked some store bought, bourbon marinated steak tips in the oven. When they were done I let them rest on top of the stove. My boyfriend then put together a fresh green garden salad using iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and cucumbers. I placed my salad on the plate, my 4 ounces of steak tips on top of it, and I then put 2 kalamata olives and one teaspoon of crumbled feta cheese over it all. I then drizzled it with some fat free Italian dressing. Overall the meal was very good. Next time I am going to bust out the George Foremann and cook the tips on the grill. That is, as long as we have tips in the winter time.
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MARC ECKO ENTERPRISES TO BRING THREADS TO VIRTUAL BALLERS IN FREESTYLE STREET BASKETBALL
May 4, 2007 Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has partnered with Marc Ecko Enterprises to bring some of their hottest apparel brands to the highly anticipated PC game FreeStyle Street Basketball. *ecko unltd., Ecko Red, G-Unit Clothing, Avirex and Zoo York gear will be available for FreeStyle Street Basketball players beginning April 19th in the public preview.
Gamers will have the ability to outfit their characters with branded collectible shirts, hoodies, jackets, button-ups, denim, warm up gear and a variety of other items. After the game launches this spring, new items will be released on a monthly basis to allow players to have the latest styles as they advance their street-ball skills on the virtual court. FreeStyle Street Basketball fans can also rock the hot styles from the game on the court as many items will also be available for sale at all Macy’s and other select retail and specialty stores.
“The entire Ecko line-up is an ideal fit with the style and hip factor found in FreeStyle Street Basketball,” said Ed Zobrist, president, Sierra Online. “By incorporating the Ecko brands in the game, we’re giving players the ability to constantly update their online personas with the latest trends popping up on real courts around the country.”
FreeStyle Street Basketball will be free for a limited time during a public preview beginning April 19, 2007. The game will be available on retail shelves and via digital distribution May 15, 2007. For more information on the game and to register for the public preview, visit www .FreeStyleStreetBasketball.com

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Renowned photographer Sharon Montrose reveals a masterful collection of images that will change the way we view our favorite animals. Following the conventions of human portraiture, "Menagerie" features photographs from Sharon's popular "Animal Series", which have been purchased by the thousands through her own ecommerce site and displayed in homes across the country. Sharon's artful presentation gives each animal a pronounced identity-not unlike the eccentric uncle or prodigal cousin displayed among family portraits-and she groups her photographs in unique, playful chapters, including: Babies, Pouched, Forest, Farm, Hoofstock, Birds, Primates, Cats, and Reptiles. Sharon further enhances the indelible personalities of her subjects by incorporating beautiful hand-lettered text by illustrator Julianna Swaney. Animal lovers and design enthusiasts alike will go wild for Sharon's best photography book yet.
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SHARON MONTROSE's definitive photographic style and extensive experience in the animal industry have made her one of the most sought-after photographers specializing in animals. Her work is featured in ten published photography books: Dogtionary and Cationary, as well as the Lightweights and Lightweights Littermates series, Carry-Ons and Mutts. Sharon also shoots commercially for some of the world's foremost pet industry brands, including Petco, Purina, Pedigree, Friskies, and Iams, to name a few. Her Animal Series images are part of numerous private collections. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two dogs.
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Do you get days where you wake up feeling that life seems to deal you out far too many trials and tribulations and very few triumphs? I seem to be incapable of sleeping in because once I wake I have to get up otherwise I lie there thinking of all the things I have to do, bills I have to pay, problems I have to solve however once up I seem much more able to deal with them. Once the day gets going there is little time to worry too much about the problems and often time solves many of those that at 5 a.m. seemed insolvable.
Apparently as a Mother you are only ever as happy as your saddest child which does not lighten one’s load and perhaps explains why children seem to be able to sleep the sleep of the dead as they only have a few worries whilst I am tossing and turning.
I currently have to worry about my eldest daughter in Qatar where, even in that near paradise, the sabre rattling of other Middle Eastern countries are starting a ripple effect reaching their neighbouring countries. Currently her passport is with the authorities awaiting the official stamp for her residency but once returned she is going to hop on a plane home for a mini break. Eldest son is out in Africa on business sorting out a problem created by one of his clients who has upset a General in one of those not so stable countries.
But when all is said and done, we, as a family, are all healthy so everything else is fairly irrelevant but even so it doesn’t stop one lying in bed with my mind racing!
However the best way I find to deal with it is get up but don’t turn on the news where you get told that we are about to run out of water, World War III could be started soon in the Middle East, people everywhere are suffering from losing loved ones, unnecessarily, through poverty, war, accident etc BUT do turn on your Kindle and have a good read as it makes you feel so much calmer and pushes aside all those worries as you can’t read and worry! Maybe this is why so many more books are being read at the moment because it is a good way to escape from this life of constant bad news.
My current book is Pure by Andrew Miller, winner of the Costa prize, an historical novel set in late 18th century Paris. His writing is so evocative of the time that you feel as if you can smell the Paris he is describing, feel the dirt under your nails, taste the basic foods they survive on whilst experiencing first hand the destruction of a cemetery that is tainting the lives of everyone who lives nearby. Great 5 a.m. reading…….

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Arumpon (Sivakarthikeyan’s is the head of the family comprising his mother (Archana), sister Thulasi (Aishwarya Rajesh) and grandfather (Bharathiraja). As he comes from a dysfunctional family, he faces a lot of issues because of their relatives.
There comes a time when Arumpon had to get her sister Thulasi married off to Ayyanar (Natarajan Subramaniam), a ruffian in the nearby villain. This causes a lot of havoc in Thulasi’s life. How Arumpon solves it and brings the entire family together forms the rest of the story.
Sivakarthikeyan as Arumpon has given a textbook performance. His emotions are right from each scene and kudos to the filmmaker for having incorporated filmy things to cater to the actor’s fans.
Anu Emmanuel is the heroine of Namma Veetu Pillai; but, her portions are minimal and insignificant. She comes in as Siva’s pair and becomes romantic at every given point.
Aishwarya Rajesh has gotten a meaty role in Namma Veetu Pillai and she has given a realistic performance. As Thulasi, she has lived her role, which is commendable.
Veteran actors Archana and Bharathiraja are the perfect addition to the cast of Namma Veetu Pillai as they have brought a sense of reality to the film.
Director Pandiraj’s films are about the importance of human relationships. It would either be within a family or between two friends. Namma Veetu Pillai speaks about a dysfunctional family and its pros and cons.
Pandiraj’s Namma Veetu Pillai reminds us of Kadaikutty Singam starring Karthi and Sayyeshaa. The new film has gotten most of its parts right and has catered to the family audience.
D Imman’s music is moving, and he tells the audience what to feel and when to feel for an emotional sequence.
The screenplay of Namma Veetu Pillai is packed and has a lot of easter eggs that hide in it, which has a connection to earlier films of Sivakarthikeyan and Aishwarya Rajesh.
One disadvantage of Namma Veetu Pillai is that a few scenes became quite repetitive and towards the second half, it became predictable that you could even utter the same dialogues.
Sometimes, we feel that the mass element to boost Sivakarthikeyan’s image was force-fed to the audience.
Namma Veetu Pillai is a decent watch with all elements of family sentiment, romance, comedy and action. Sivakarthikeyan has bounced back after a series of underwhelming films. Watch it if you are a fan of melodramatic dramas.


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Four victims of Surgut stabbing remain in grave conditionWorld August 21, 11:21
Russian Arctic National Park to set up reserve area on Novaya ZemlyaSociety & Culture August 21, 9:36
Iranian president calls defending nuclear deal top priorityWorld August 21, 8:20
US guided-missile destroyer collides with merchant vessel in SingaporeMilitary & Defense August 21, 8:02
Russian military aviation stamps out terrorists en-route to Syria’s Deir ez-ZorMilitary & Defense August 21, 6:47
Putin visits international jazz festival in Crimea’s KoktebelSociety & Culture August 21, 2:31
Putin says he cares little about his style but tries to look elegantSociety & Culture August 20, 23:41
Militants launch shell on exhibition complex near Damascus — mediaWorld August 20, 15:27
Cardinal Parolin: Dialogue of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches to help them feel unitySociety & Culture August 20, 8:27
MOSCOW, December 22. /TASS/. The Russian Biathlon Union said Thursday it hoped for a soonest and most thorough investigation into findings of the McLaren report by the International Biathlon Union (IBU).
On Thursday night, the IBU ruled against the provisional measures regarding Russian athletes mentioned in the recent report of the WADA Independent Commission led by Canadian sports law professor Richard McLaren. The organization said, however, that Russia had chosen not to host international biathlon competitions scheduled to take place early next year.
"With respect to decisions made during the extraordinary meeting of the IBU executive committee, we leave it to the IBU to decide on the venue of the BMW IBU World Cup 8 and Youth and Junior World Championships 2017, that were to take place in Tyumen and Ostrov, respectively. Sporting events should take place in a festive atmosphere, not tarnished by suspicions and rumors," the union said in a statement.
"The RBU hopes for a soonest and most thorough IBU investigation regarding the information on the McLaren report. Under these circumstances, the RBU will act under the international anti-doping legislation. The persons involved in the case should be punished only if their guilt is proven. We hope that international biathlon returns to Russia soon," the statement reads.


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There have been many studies that demonstrated an association between sexual trauma and psychotic disorders or psychotic symptoms. Limited attention has been paid to gender differences regarding this association. A recent study evidenced that the trauma-psychosis association may be moderated by gender and that the effect may be specific for females. However, there have been many methodological limitations, particularly that low prevalence of psychosis and sexual trauma for males leads to low statistical power, that have made this hypothesis difficult to test. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
This study sought to estimate the association between sexual trauma and psychosis, and to determine if the association was moderated by gender using data from the Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity among Prisoners in England and Wales (n=3,142).
Bivariate analysis showed that sexual trauma predicted probable psychosis for both females (OR=4.13) and males (OR=4.72). After controlling for confounding variables the odds ratios for males and females did not differ significantly (the shared odds ratio was 2.60) indicating that the association was not moderated by gender.
The relationship between sexual abuse and psychosis may neither be specific to, nor moderated by, gender.
Shevlin, M., Murphy, J. and Read, J. (2015), "Testing complex hypotheses using secondary data analysis: is the association between sexual abuse and psychosis moderated by gender in a large prison sample?", Journal of Criminal Psychology, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 92-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCP-02-2015-0009
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The Pacific region was well represented at the UNFCCC 5th Technical Expert Dialogues (TED) Under the Ad Hoc Work Program on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) held in Vienna, Austria from 8 – 10 March 2023.
The meeting included representatives from Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat with participation supported by the UNFCCC.
At COP26, Parties had agreed to an ad hoc work programme involving the engagement of technical experts on climate finance from across the world working together to establish a new collective quantified goal to come into force after 2025. This goal will go beyond the US$100 billion climate finance goal that developed countries have so far failed to achieve under the Paris Agreement. The meeting was an opportunity for experts to reflect on the scope, timeframe and quantum of the NCQG, share lessons learnt and ensure the critical voices of the Pacific and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are factored into the NCQG work programme which will ideally address the shortfalls in the current global climate financing infrastructure.
The Secretariat was represented by Director for Programmes and Initiatives, Zarak Khan. “The Pacific remains one of the most vulnerable regions in the world where climate change and disasters are a lived reality creating significant pressures on national budgets and public financial management systems,” he said, “This was demonstrated recently with two cyclones and an earthquake affecting Vanuatu within the span of a few days causing damages in the hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Director Khan also reiterated the disappointment of the Pacific region, on the failure of developed countries to meet their obligations under the Paris Agreement. “There is an urgent need to reshape and reform the international climate financing architecture to engender greater political will and honouring of commitments from the largest emitters in the world to address the impact of their actions on the Pacific region and the global south,” he said, “There must be strong mechanisms in the NCQG to improve access and enhance accountability and transparency. Funding must also be additional, significantly scaled up and predictable to address the climate finance needs of our members with more effective measures for addressing inequities and the special circumstances of developing and least developed island states.”
Acting General Manager at the Climate Change and Development Authority in Papua New Guinea Debra Singi stated that “climate finance helps countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and it also helps communities adapt to climate change impacts. The intent of the new collective quantified goal is for developed nations to provide developing countries with the necessary funding to address adaptation and mitigation gaps. While so much numbers have been reported on climate finance given to developing countries, Pacific nations do not have direct access and that remains a challenge. Access to finance is always a challenge to the Pacific region and so attendance here is to ensure we speak on a goal that is structured in addressing capacity building that will enable access to climate finance”
It is anticipated that there will be further discussions and opportunities to shape the NCQG process at the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference in June 2023 and during COP28 hosted by the Government of the UAE in December 2023.
PIFS continues to support the Pacific region in the climate finance negotiations on a NCQG through the One CROP process and with support from UNFCCC.

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PAN board member Kyle Powys Whyte holds the Timnick Chair in the Humanities at Michigan State University. He is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Community Sustainability and a member of the Potawatomi Nation. PAN’s Executive Director Kristin Schafer recently chatted with Kyle about Indigenous food sovereignty and how PAN’s work intersects with his own.
With the 2018 growing season approaching, agricultural states across the country are stepping up to ensure farmers don’t experience the same pesticide drift epidemic that wreaked havoc on farmland last summer.
Application of the drift-prone herbicide in question, dicamba, led to an estimated 3.6 million acres of crop damage last year after a rushed approval of Monsanto’s new dicamba-resistant seed line.
On Tuesday, California lawmakers took steps to add stricter penalties for pesticide drift violations in the state. With a 5-0 vote, members of the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee moved AB 1419 forward, signaling support for the health and safety of California farmworkers and farming communities.
In early January, the City Council of Portland, Maine unanimously passed a tough ban on synthetic pesticide use in the city, leading many Portland residents to applaud their city’s new “organic” status. The ordinance comes in as one of the strongest pesticide use reduction policies in the country.
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released several scientific assessments that found commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) can kill and harm birds of all sizes. This comes on the heels of new research from the University of Saskatchewan, with experimental evidence finding dramatic effects of neonics on birds inhabiting farmland or open countryside — causing migrating songbirds to lose their sense of direction and suffer drastic weight loss.
Following a clear body of science, California just listed chlorpyrifos as a "developmental toxicant." The insecticide is still widely used in agriculture across the state (and country), but now it will be officially listed with other health-harming chemicals under Proposition 65, the "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986."
With the holiday season upon us, food is top of mind for many. In addition to an opportunity to celebrate with our nearest and dearest, this is also a perfect time to reflect on how our food is grown — and how we support the people doing that work.
Sam Clovis — controversial nominee for the top scientist post at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — withdrew his name from consideration.
In the past weeks and months, many have been rocked by natural disasters — hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria devastating southern states and the Caribbean, a strong earthquake shaking Mexico City and destructive fires ripping through western states, Portugal and Spain.


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Congress Moves to Overturn Pro-Consumer Arbitration Rules
Arbitration agreements have long been a controversial tool used by business interests, such as banks and nursing homes, to deprive consumers of their ability to file personal injury lawsuits or otherwise seek justice in court. It is common practice to bury forced arbitration clauses in the fine print of contracts, which means that many consumers sign away their basic constitutional rights without even realizing it. Unfortunately, even as government regulators have moved to protect consumers from these abusive practices, elected officials are standing in the way.
CFPB Takes on Anti-Class Action Arbitration Agreements
On July 10, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued new regulations to restrict the use of forced arbitration agreements in certain types of financial contracts. Specifically, the CFPB rules state that providers of consumer financial products and services–i.e., banks–cannot use pre-dispute arbitration agreements to deprive customers of their right to join together and file a class action. Banks impose such clauses because they know that most consumers will not seek to arbitrate an individual claim for a nominal amount–say to recover an improper fee of $50. Removing the possibility of class actions therefore insulates the bank from any effective consequences for cheating its customers.
And even when consumers do opt for arbitration, the deck is heavily stacked against them. In its own review conducted prior to issuing the new rules, the CFPB found that “consumers with claims against financial institutions received relief in only 9 percent of arbitrations.” Conversely, “when corporations went after their customers, the corporations won in 93 percent of arbitrations.”
But despite the CFPB’s extensive findings on the need to protect customers from abusive arbitration rules, the agency is ultimately subordinate to the legislative authority of Congress. And thanks to a previously little-used law called the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress has taken the first steps to dismantling the CFPB’s new arbitration rules–and there may be nothing that consumers can do to stop it.
House Republicans Fight Back for Big Banks
The CRA became law more than 20 years ago. Basically, it says that after an agency issues a new regulation, Congress has 60 legislative days to adopt a joint resolution “disapproving” the rule. The joint resolution initially requires approval from a simple majority in the House and Senate, and then must either be signed by the President or passed again by a two-thirds vote of each house over his veto.
Prior to this year, the CRA had only been invoked once, during the presidency of George W. Bush. However, with the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump–who campaigned on a promise to eliminate regulations that he claimed unfairly harm big business–Republicans in Congress have passed more than a dozen CRA disapproval resolutions. To that end, on July 25 the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to overturn the CFPB’s arbitration rules on a party-line vote of 231-190. The resolution now moves to the Senate, where Republicans hold a two-seat majority.
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Actor Ben Affleck has apologised after being criticised for groping a presenter of the MTV on-air in 2003.
The incident emerged after he posted the condemnation of Harvey Weinstein, who is facing charges of sexual assault.
A Twitter user mentioned how Affleck “grabbed Hilarie Burton breasts on TRL once”, but “all forgotten”. Burton replied: “I have not forgotten.”
Affleck then wrote on Twitter: “I acted inappropriately towards Ms Burton and I sincerely apologize.”
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A clip of the moment from TRL Uncensored was put back into circulation, including a clip of Burton, remembering how Affleck had put his arm around her and proceeded to “change my left tit”.
“Some girls like a good tweakage here and there,” he said on the program. “I’d rather have a high five.”
On Twitter, after being recalled, he said that he was “a guy” and “made you laugh, and then I would not cry.”
Affleck has made his apology, one day after the sending of a message that gives his point of view on the Hollywood producer Weinstein alleged sexual harassment and aggression.
“I am saddened and angry that a man with whom I have worked with used her position of power to intimidate, harass, sexually and manipulate many women in the course of the decades,” he said.
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Weinstein is currently facing a series of accusations involving sexual harassment and aggression.
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If the South Dakota Attorney General says the action you’re about to do is illegal, do it anyway.
That’s the message we got from Governor Kristi Noem today, as she ordered State Treasurer Josh Haeder to issue $32 million in federal daycare assistance (welfare! socialism! big liberal government!) despite killer Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s warning that the Governor needs Legislative approval to disburse those funds:
“Like most South Dakotans, I have no confidence in the attorney general or his judgment,” she said in a statement. “He cannot be considered unbiased when asked to offer an opinion by the very same house members who are currently considering his impeachment. Just yesterday, the Senate unanimously supported DSS’s authority to send these grants, which is also consistent with longstanding practice.
“This wrongly-reasoned memo from Jason Ravnsborg doesn’t get the basic facts right and doesn’t change anything” [Joe Sneve, “S.D. Attorney General Says Daycare Grants Aren’t Ready, State Treasurer Cuts Checks Anyway,” Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2022.02.10].
Far be it from me to stand in the way of (a) more public assistance for child care or (b) any official declaration that Jason Ravnsborg is wrong, dumb, and irrelevant. I appreciate Ravnsborg’s effort to argue that the Legislature has sole authority to appropriate new federal funding received by the state, but the Legislature has regularly ceded that power to Governor Noem, and the autocratic Noem gleefully cited the Senate’s continued capitulation in Senate Resolution 701, in which the Senate passed the Biden bucks by saying the checks she’s writing right now may come from a new bucket but still fit within the spending authority granted by last year’s general appropriations bill (per SDCL 4-8B-10), not to mention the governor’s general authority to accept and disburse federal funds (see SDCL 4-8-17).
Perhaps the only real point left to make is that Noem proves that Ravnsborg and his impeachable offenses have left him utterly powerless in Pierre. He holds up a Stop sign, and the Governor burns right on by, saying he has a conflict of interest and is giving bad legal advice in a desperate attempt to save his paycheck and political career.
Jason, resign now. Get out of law, and go into a new business. Maybe you could get a grant to start a daycare.
He must have a lonely walk to his office. Better watch that hard floor under the dome.
Probably shouldn’t start a daycare if he can’t tell the difference between a deer and a human.
Well, it more or less goes along with my feeling that the AG statements on ballot measures is worth as much as a bucket of warm spit.
Mr. Ravnsborg, funny looking as he may be, still is the General Attorney for South Dakota.
What an embarrassment.
Like Mr. H said:
I was checking on the Mr. Karr fellow, too. He looks like a giant Oompa Loompa, about to pop. He is clearly insaner than most. My granddaughter has friends that run a day care, and they could really use the help that the Messrs. Karr and Ravnsborg are trying to withhold from people.
Does that make grudznick seem libbie? Or just saner than Mr. Ravsnborg?
Weigh in, all you libbie friends out there.
Well…is a resolution approving the federal money through an appropriation awaiting action in the House?? I’m not clear here on the procedure used by the legislature…the Governor says its part of last year’s appropriation bill…so is that action still in effect??Ravensborg,s decision has to be based on some precedent, doesn’t it?? Seems to me the Governor got impetuous again and jumped the gun….I am not sure this Governor should get a blank check and a pass on this appropriation…no way to run a railroad or a day care…she is pandering for votes.
Good questions, Mr. Blundt. Mr. Ravnsborg, not being a qualified law dog or even remotely competent probably can’t answer. But a whole slob ton of lobbists hanging around the Capitol with pens in hand probably can.
I think it all simmers down to a sauce that tastes like Mr. Ravnsborg is incompetent. Oh yeah, he also killed a fellow from Highmore City.
Libbie, Tillie, Alice, who can say? I would bet my pocket change right now that you were born under the Cancerian moon due to your broad, bony, hard, shell protecting the softest, sweetest, butteriest crabby innards. Your granddaughter can probably work you like a big softy. Ha!
My sails would be de-winded if it were not so.
Ms. Mammal, the birthdate of grudznick is lost to the sands of time. What matters is that the moon stays out there where it belongs.
He should go and talk with the people of Highmore City grudz. It could be a teachable moment.
He should indeed, Mr. Anderson. Despite being an artistic fellow, you do have some good common sense thinking going on.
Why is this money still in Pierre? This is 2022 and that money has been collecting interest. Other states have been doling out money to everyone, but not us. Let’s hold it back or send it back, unless it goes to certain industries. Daycare facilities needed this money last year and the year before.
This pisses me off because last April, my neighbor received several $1000’s of relief money from the Canadian owned farm equipment factory here. They were never shut down during the pandemic but were considered an essential business. They all made their wages PLUS the bonus.
At the same time, daycare workers were pulling their hair out with closures and loss of wages. Two owners almost folded because they opened in 2018 and could barely make it. Parents were also stressed and it was a mess. Why no help then?
Oh that’s right, in SD farm animals and equipment are more important than our children and grandchildren.
Arlo, the resolution passed by the Senate has no legal effect; it just signals that the Senate isn’t going to stand in the way of the Governor’s free spending.
M makes a good point that this money was available last year. It could have been put to good use already. But Noem has sat on it, as if waiting to make a power play amidst a contentious Legislative session that is tarnishing her brand.
Isn’t the bottom line that, in this instance, Noem is doing a good thing. The money is there. Daycare needs it. Finally they are getting the financial help available from the federal government.
I can about imagine the stipulations magats will dump on daycares so they aren’t allowed to protect their charges from covid, aren’t allowed to teach kids anything that will make them feel bad, make white people look bad, and force the children to play cowboys and Indians with the cowboys always winning.
Isn’t this normally called “Democratic liberal socialism” by the Republicans?
Needlessly mean spirited.
I haven’t really been following this money. Are all daycares in the state getting funds? Big ones, little ones… what is Noem’s criteria? Is it to be used to hire more people?… increase wages? Anyone have something to inform this lazy person?
Noem’s criteria is simple. She’s on the ballot this year. She wants to laud over the lard to impress people that she’s doing more than staring at her reflection in the mirror [“Mirror, Mirror on the wall … “]. Hence, the rodeo complex, gun range and a bag full of patronage and pork barrel payouts so she could get her photo taken at the ribbon cuttings, riding in on a horse and holding the ‘Merkin flag. It’s a better use of the flag than beating cops with it as Trump’s maggots did on 1/6/21, but still a disgrace.
The other thing she wants is to nix Ravnsborg name from the Noem GOP ticket this year. Desperately. Their profane chemistry is toxic to each other and to the entire SDGOP ticket.
I see this statement by Noem as further proof she is responsible for that Ohio phone bank’s calls. She’s freaking out that she won’t shake off Ravnsborg. And Ravnsborg seems aware of it and hopes to damage her.


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If you happen to join the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, you know that it is the forum especially organized for artists, programmers, producers, professionals, game developers, game designers, etc. The prototype that was revealed encompasses display of OLED 1920 by 1080 pixel. It has the ability to display content at 120 fps. There are 3 rendering modes – 90 Hz, 120 Hz and 120 Hz.
By the way, GDC 2017 was announced and it will be in San Francisco from February 27 to March 3, 2017. You have plenty of time to plan for it if you are coming from Singapore.
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A food web is a pictorial representation of what-eats-what in an ecosystems, as well as the natural connectivity of food chains. The consumer-resource system is another term for the food web. Ecologists classify all living things into one of two trophic levels: autotrophs or heterotrophs. Autotrophs synthesise organic matter from inorganic components like as minerals and gases like carbon dioxide to sustain their bodies, grow, develop, and reproduce.
These chemical processes need energy, which is obtained mostly from the Sun and principally through photosynthesis, with a modest contribution from bioelectrogenesis in wetlands and mineral electron donors in hydrothermal vents and hot springs. These trophic levels are not binary, but rather constitute a gradient that covers full autotrophs , mixotrophs (autotrophic creatures that receive organic matter from sources other than the atmosphere), and complete heterotrophs (which must feed to obtain organic matter).
The feeding paths, such as where heterotrophs receive organic matter by feeding on autotrophs and other heterotrophs, are depicted by the links in a food web. The food web is a simplified representation of the numerous feeding strategies that connect an ecosystem into a single exchange system. Herbivory, carnivory, scavenging, and parasitism are some of the numerous types of feeding relationships that exist. Heterotrophs get energy from some of the organic substances they ingest, such as sugars. From cyanobacteria to enormous redwoods, and from viruses and bdellovibrio to blue whales, autotrophs and heterotrophs exist in different sizes, from microscopic to several tonnes.
In the forest, the food web is made up of numerous tropic (food) levels populated by species that feed at that level and also provide food for organisms at lower levels. The food web is tightly linked, and any of the trophic levels that are considerably damaged or absent will cause the food web to collapse.
The forest food web's producer level is made up of plants and trees. They use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into sugars, which produces oxygen as a byproduct of the process. Plants produce biomass and stored energy in the food chain, to put it another way. The producers are eaten by the consuming creatures in the level above, such as insects, deer, and rodents. At this level, symbiosis occurs in the forest, such as bees gathering nectar while pollinating plants.
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In the forest, decomposers such as earthworms, bacteria, fungus, and insects take care of the dead plants and animals. They break them down into smaller and smaller pieces, creating new soil in the process. The food chain continues as the nutrients are consumed by plants at the producer level.
A desert food chain is a graphic that represents the flow of energy across a desert environment. Food chains illustrate the linear transmission of energy across an ecosystem in the form of food consumption. In a food chain, there are two sorts of organisms: producers and consumers. Producers, which are mainly plants or bacteria, are creatures that produce their own nourishment. Consumers, such as animals and fungus, are creatures that consume to acquire energy. Consumers can be classified according to their position in the food chain. Producers eat primary consumers. Primary consumers are eaten by secondary consumers. Primary and secondary consumers are eaten by tertiary consumers.
Producers, or creatures that manufacture their own food, are the foundation of desert food chains. Grass, cactus, and tiny trees are the most common producers in the desert. These plants have evolved to be able to conserve water in the desert's arid environment.
In a desert food chain, herbivores are critters that consume the producers, or plants. Insects and tiny mammals such as ants and squirrels are examples of herbivores. Primary consumers are herbivores.
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The Indonesia Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has said that Saudi Arabia will provide a quota of just two thousand for Indonesian Hajj officers organizing the Hajj pilgrimage in 2024.
“I can’t imagine it,” said Minister Qoumas during a joint working meeting with Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives here on Monday.
“I think we need to talk more seriously and in more detail because the quota given by the government of Saudi Arabia to our officers is only 2 thousand for next year,” he added.
The minister said the quota allotted by Saudi Arabia is much smaller, or half the quota of 4,200 for Hajj officers in 2023.
The reduced quota for Hajj officers would be a new problem and have an impact on services for Hajj pilgrims, he added.
Moreover, the Hajj quota given by Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrims in 2024 is the same as the quota of 221 thousand in 2023.
This could pose a problem, considering that next year, the proportion of elderly Hajj pilgrims will still be high.
“(The quota of) 4,200 is still not enough. However, now we are only given a quota of two thousand for next year,” he said.
The minister informed that he was not aware of the basis for the quota.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs, he said, is planning to hold a meeting with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and ask about this.
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The process is associated with Java (image of processes attached) /snap/openhab/1670/bin/java -version
This ensures that OpenHab becomes unusable after a very short time, crashes, hangs, restarts, is unreachable, throws 404 errors and all sorts of things.
I’ve tried all OpenHab versions, whether with stable, milestone or snapshot, always the same process.
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openjdk version "11.0.15" 2022-04-19 LTS OpenJDK Runtime Environment Zulu11.56+19-CA (build 11.0.15+10-LTS) OpenJDK Client VM Zulu11.56+19-CA (build 11.0.15+10-LTS, mixed mode)
Hardware is Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.1
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With advancements in technology and the proliferation of algorithmic trading, automated forex trading robots have become increasingly popular among traders looking to streamline their trading process and maximize their profits. These robots leverage complex algorithms and mathematical models to make data-driven decisions, eliminating the emotional biases that often plague human traders.
Choosing the Best Forex Robot for Beginners
For beginners dipping their toes into the world of forex trading, finding the best forex robot can be a daunting task. With so many options available, how do you know which one is right for you? Fear not, for we’re here to guide you through the process.
Key Features to Look For
When evaluating forex robots for beginners, there are several key features to consider:
- Ease of Use: Look for a forex robot with an intuitive interface and user-friendly design. As a beginner, you’ll want a robot that is easy to set up and navigate, allowing you to focus on learning and refining your trading strategy.
- Performance: Seek out forex robot reviews that highlight performance metrics such as profitability, accuracy, and drawdown. While past performance is not indicative of future results, it can provide valuable insights into the robot’s potential.
- Risk Management: A good forex robot should prioritize risk management, employing strategies to minimize potential losses and protect your capital. Look for features such as stop-loss orders and risk-adjusted position sizing.
- Customer Support: Consider the level of customer support offered by the forex robot provider. Responsive and knowledgeable support can be invaluable, especially for beginners navigating the complexities of the forex market.
- Transparency: Transparency is key when choosing a forex robot. Look for providers that are transparent about their trading strategies, methodologies, and performance metrics. Trust is crucial in the world of finance, and transparency builds trust.
Benefits of Using a Forex Robot for Beginners
So, why should beginners consider using a forex robot? Here are a few compelling reasons:
- Automation: A forex robot automates the trading process, allowing beginners to execute trades without having to monitor the market constantly. This frees up time and mental energy to focus on learning and honing their trading skills.
- Elimination of Emotions: Emotions can cloud judgment and lead to irrational decision-making. By using a forex robot, beginners can eliminate emotional biases from their trading strategy, potentially improving their overall performance.
- Access to Advanced Technology: Forex robots leverage advanced technology and algorithms to analyze market data and identify trading opportunities in real-time. Beginners can benefit from this technology without having to possess in-depth knowledge of technical analysis or market dynamics.
Challenges and Considerations
While forex robots offer numerous benefits for beginners, there are also challenges and considerations to keep in mind:
- Learning Curve: Despite their user-friendly design, forex robots still require a certain level of understanding and expertise to use effectively. Beginners may need to invest time and effort into learning how to set up and optimize their robot for maximum performance.
- Market Volatility: The forex market is inherently volatile, and no forex robot can guarantee profits in all market conditions. Beginners should be prepared for periods of drawdown and volatility, and have realistic expectations about their robot’s performance.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: While forex robots automate the trading process, they still require monitoring and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Beginners should regularly review their robot’s performance and make adjustments as needed.
In conclusion, automated forex trading robots offer a compelling solution for beginners looking to dip their toes into the world of currency trading. By leveraging advanced technology and algorithms, these robots streamline the trading process, eliminate emotional biases, and potentially maximize profits. However, it’s essential for beginners to do their due diligence, research forex robot reviews, and choose a robot that aligns with their trading goals and risk tolerance. With the right forex robot by their side, beginners can embark on their trading journey with confidence and clarity.

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Happy Monday! Here’s what’s happening today: People are buzzing about Funny or Die’s exclusive short “Black Women Run Hollywood,” see the other Funny or Die exclusive and the “Today” show reveals helpful tips for keeping your home in order. Plus, there’s my watchlist and what’s hot (Malia Obama working on a TV show set) and not (that Change.org petition about Blue Ivy Carter’s hair). Enjoy!
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Since the NY premiere for ‘The Normal Heart’ was earlier this week, cast members from the upcoming HBO film were making the round at the NY-based talk shows. Here’s “Big… More
Happy Hump Day! In case you didn’t know, Lupita Nyong’o is the “Most Beautiful” person in the world and the infamous “Real Housewives of Atlanta” reunion special earned record viewers though a show insider says its unlikely that both Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams will return following the dust-up. Plus, there’s my watchlist and what’s hot (and not). Enjoy!
In case you’ve been under a rock, the 45th NAACP Image Awards aired live Saturday on TV One. There was plenty of excitement that took place on the red carpet, during the show and at the after-party. And guess what? We were there!
Ask anyone familiar with local TV news in Chicago, and they will tell you that Tamron Hall’s success is no fluke. Prior to joining MSNBC in 2007, Hall spent 10 years at Fox affiliate WFLD, most of that time as a popular morning show co-anchor.
The more years I spend on this planet the lower my tolerance for mess. It’s kind of like the older relative or older neighbor who just says what’s on their mind with little regard for your or anyone else’s feelings. I may not have put in as much time as they have but the sentiment is the same. That’s how I feel when the brouhaha erupted over Fox News’ Megyn Kelly’s comments about Santa Claus’ (and Jesus) racial identity: “Santa just is white.”
The singer and actress appeared on the “Today” on Wednesday, and will continue to do so as part of her holiday pact with the network.
In a “Today Show” interview, the president of Walmart defended his company’s decision to open its stores on Thanksgiving and forcing thousands of employees to work on the holiday. Watch …
By L.A. Ross “Today’s” Al Roker and Hoda Kotb will host NBC’s coverage of the 125th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, the network announced on Thursday. Weather anchor Roker… More
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin on Wednesday cancelled a scheduled interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer following MSNBC host Martin Bashir’s suggestion that she deserved a graphic punishment for comments… More


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Hiking paradise in Saalbach Hinterglemm + JOKERCARD
400 km of unbelievable hiking paths. Of course, these wonderful paths are perfectly signposted and lead through a summer alpine paradise. Whether you set out on your own, go on guided hikes with the tourist office, or hike with children, you will be delighted!
In the "valley of games", everything in summer revolves around leisurely hiking, sports, and families.
The summer highlights include:
- Four comfortable cable cars to the most beautiful scenic points
- 400 km of clearly marked hiking paths to the most beautiful panoramic views
- Around 200 km of marked cycling and mountain biking paths
- 30 rustic, staffed huts - hill festivals from mid June to mid October
- Austria's largest high ropes course
- Many attractions for children and youth such as Montelino's adventure trail, Mount Kodok, Devil's Water, etc.
There is the perfect hiking tour for every ability level here in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, with 400km of hiking and alpine paths.
Here are some examples:
Zwölferkogel loop path (low level of difficulty)
The Zwölferkogelbahn lift will take you comfortably to the mid station. Then, you will hike 7 km past a picturesque reservoir. Ideal with children!
Reiterkogel (intermediate level of difficulty)
You will have a breathtaking view from the lift. After an exciting gondola ride, you can enjoy beautiful nature up-close.
Pinzgau walk (high level of difficulty)
Visit the most beautiful points in Pinzgau – the Marxtenscharte, Seetörl, Klinglertörl, Klammscharte, and Rohrertörl. You should be in good physical condition for this hike.
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Here's the thing: Illinois FOIA law doesn't say I'm only entitled to "most" of these records.
What CTA gave me was the instructions for Step 2 of the RFP process, the contract signed between the CTA and Cubic, along with some peripheral contract documents.
What they didn't provide---the bids they didn't select and contracts and invoices for the CTA's advisers on the deal---should matter a lot to anyone who thinks it's important to look closely at deals like this.
CTA basically wants us to take their word for it that they got a good deal, without disclosing any real info about how the bidding process went down.
I don't know how we can be expected to do that in light of the Redflex bribery scandals, the patronage culture in the City and the state, and all the other problems with City contracting.
Coupled with the fact that the parking meter deal's lead advisor --- William Blair --- also played the lead advisory role on the bidding process that gave us Ventra, there is more than enough reason to question whether the CTA ultimately made a competent decision, and we can't do that without the records.
...especially now that Pace and Metra are stuck with Ventra, too.


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Archways made of stone, long walks around the lake and mountain top views of NYC at sunset were just a few of the focal points for Katie & Jame's engagement shoot at Bear Mountain State Park.
Working with these two love birds was enjoyable. Bear Mountain is always a great place to photograph. I have so many favorites, but here are just a few…I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
I look forward to working with you guys this September. Can't wait!


North Korea fires another ballistic missile: Seoul
| Updated On: 2016-08-03 03:55:08.0 | Location :
South Korean military officials are analyzing what type of missile it was and how far it flew
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wednesday said North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the East waters from its western region.
The projectile was launched eastward from South Hwanghae province around 7.50 a.m. (local time), Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korean military officials were analyzing what type of missile it was and how far it flew, according to Seoul’s Defense Ministry.
On July 19, North Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the sea, according to Seoul defense officials.
Further details were being analysed, the JCS said.
The launch came after North Korea test-fired two medium-range Rodong ballistic missiles and one shorter-range Scud missile on July 19 in an apparent protest against the decision between Seoul and Washington to deploy Terminal High Altitude Area Defence in South Korean soil.


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I am a single wealthy guy looking for a beautiful woman to join me in what life throws at me. If you love taking trips frequently, then contact me.
I'm looking for someone to join me on my personal & business trips around the world at any given time. You must be adventurous, spontaneous and single.
I also have recently purchased two luxury motor yachts, one is based in Sydney and the other is based in Hamilton Island, Queensland. I often spend my spare weekends on them, you are glad to join me. Please let me know if you wish to.

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Multiple large potholes
Reported in the Potholes category anonymously at 20:31, Wed 7 February 2018
Sent to Norfolk County Council 3 minutes later
There are multiple large & deep potholes in the near side southbound lane causing cars to swerve to avoid them. Numerous holes between the B1111 junction & the lay-by.
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I cut my newspapering teeth dealing with city police, sheriffs, deputies and highway patrolmen. I trusted the lawmen – and never found a reason to doubt them on the crime beat.
Political considerations are another matter – especially with elected sheriffs. But, when dealing with the police blotter, the jail register and the follow-ups, no problems.
This was 40-50 years ago in Texas. I don’t recall a racist word from any them – and I found a similar situation just over 20 years ago.
So, the current spate of shooting deaths of unarmed Black men – and women, remember Breona Taylor – bothers me from both sides of the guns. I certainly can’t countenance the killings; the evidence disturbs. But, I refuse to believe that all law officers are guilty by association for the actions of others. I’ve known too many good ones.
Maybe the “abolish the police” idiot fringe needs similar experiences with which to balance outrageous incidents that indicate law enforcement biases in certain locales.
Aurora, CO, a Denver suburb, was the site of the death last year of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, accused of nothing, who was stopped walking home from the store. He was declared brain dead three days after being tackled, put in a choke-hold and then injected with “a ‘therapeutic’ amount of ketamine to sedate him while officers held him down,” as detailed by The Cut
Just last month, CNN reported that ”Brittney Gilliam was with her 6-year-old daughter, 12-year-old sister and 14- and 17-year-old nieces…when police drew their weapons on them….Gilliam and the four girls are all Black.”
The Aurora police somehow confused Gilliam’s vehicle – with Colorado plates – with one that had been reported stolen – with out-of-state plates.
Gilliam and the girls were forced face down on the pavement, three of them were handcuffed.
Also last month, Fox News reported: “A gang of sheriff’s deputies called the ‘Executioners,’ has ‘permeated’ a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrol station and has engaged in civil rights abuses against the public, according to a claim filed with county officials last week.”
In Oklahoma in 2015, Robert Bates, a 73-year-old reserve deputy, reached for his taser, grabbed his gun and shot and killed an unarmed Eric Harris, a Black man who was the target of a drug sting.
Bates was convicted of manslaughter and served time for the killing.
These and other awful incidents, such as the death of George Floyd (“I can’t breathe), deserve the publicity they receive. You can’t address problems if you deny they exist.
But, serious problems deserve serious responses.
There has been something wrong with the Aurora Police Dept., whether it has been remedied or not. There are also 245 other policing agencies in Colorado that have nothing to do with the problems in Aurora.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told Fox that, “he removed the entire leadership of the East Los Angeles station when he was confronted with allegations about a group of deputies in a similar clique after taking office in 2018.”
There are another 24 county substations in Los Angeles.
Oklahoma has 483 law enforcement agencies.
There are many law enforcement professionals out there keeping us safe. The evidence tells me that the good ones are in the majority.


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U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy’s victory over longtime GOP incumbent John Mica in 2016 was a rare bright spot in a largely Republican year. This year, Murphy’s seat is a key target for Republicans trying to win it back.
South Florida’s three Republican members of Congress are on the right side in their party’s civil war over immigration. Allowing DACA participants to remain in the U.S. would be good politics for the GOP, South Florida Sun Sentinel editors write.
DACA recipients from Central Florida, many of whom would not give their full names out of fear of retribution, told the crowd of about 50 people outside U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s office they were angry and scared as their future remained in doubt.
A group of young undocumented immigrants living in Florida pledged to renew their fight for protection from deportation for themselves and their families on Thursday in Apopka, amid a reignited national debate on immigration.
Como parte del Día Nacional de Acción, un grupo de dreamers, profesores, estudiantes y activistas se reunió con representantes del senador Bill Nelson para solicitarle apoyo público al Clean Dream Act. También hubo una manifestación frente a la oficina de Marco Rubio.
Some cities shield unauthorized immigrants from stepped-up federal deportation efforts by not asking about their immigration status. Should Florida crack down in 2018 on cities that protect immigrants from from federal officers?


Welcome to the Acoustic Guitar Community.
Hi Muriel_just a quick comment on this pic. Always been interested in the style guitar you are playing and looks like you are as one with it. Beautiful image!
Love to catch a show, any chance you get up north, I live in the Adirondacks.
I did live in Nashville for a short time back in 1980-81 and attended, jammed at "Full Moon Bluegrass" events, you may not of heard of it but they were and hope still are happening.
That's it, take care.
Interesting instrument was it hard to p/u the harp portion on this.I have only herd it once and it sounds fantastic.
WISHING U A MERRY XMAS
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Cyberbullying a Big Worry for Parents: Survey
More than half concerned about their teens being victimized by online taunts or rumor-mongering
FRIDAY, July 15, 2011 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of the parents of teen-agers say they're worried about cyberbullying, a new survey finds.
Cyberbullying, which usually means one teen or group of teens taunting or spreading rumors about a peer online, has risen along with accessibility of the internet and the popularity of online social media such as Facebook.
In a survey of more than 1,000 parents of teenagers aged 13 to 17 by the American Osteopathic Association found that 85 percent of those polled reported that their children had social media accounts. About 52 of parents said cyberbullying was a concern.
One expert said these concerns are valid.
"While bullying through physical intimidation has long been a problem among teenagers, cyberbullying by using computers and smart phones to send rumors or post cruel messages has become more prevalent in recent years," explains Dr. Jennifer Caudle, an osteopathic family physician in Little Rock, Ark. and bullying expert, in a news release. "Even though there might not be physical injuries, cyberbullying leaves deep emotional scars on the victim."
The survey also revealed that one in six parents knew their child had been the victim of a cyberbully. Some of the kids teased or harassed online were as young as 9 years old. In most cases, the cyberbullying was not a one time occurrence, but rather happened repeatedly.
Cyberbullying can lead to anxiety, depression, loss of interest in socializing, aggression toward others the victim can bully, poor academic performance, and suicidal thoughts, Caudle said.
Some victims of cyberbullying have even killed themselves, according to the Cyberbullying Research Center, an organization run by professors from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Wisconsin who have studied the issue since 2002.
The vast majority of parents -- 91 percent -- believe they, not teachers, are ultimately responsible for preventing these long term effects. More than 75 percent of parents said they have discussed cyberbullying with their children, while 86 percent said they joined their child's online social network so they can monitor their teens' interactions. Two out of three parents also said they monitor the security settings on their children's social media accounts.
The survey also found that one in seven parents have barred their children from using online social media, but keeping teens off these networking sites may prove more difficult. Although just about all teens, or 97 percent, access their accounts from a home computer, many also log on using smart phone or mobile devices.
Girls are the worst offenders, the survey showed. About two-thirds of cyberbullying occurred among girls, making it twice as common among girls than boys. This fact may not be lost on parents. More than 75 percent reported they felt this type of aggressive behavior was a greater concern for girls.
The National Crime Prevention Council provides more information on cyberbullying .


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Americans are a mobile people. We like the freedom of the open road and the ability to move from place to place without limits or restrictions. And we take advantage of this freedom. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, about 40 million Americans move each year. That comes out [...]
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Enjoy a healthier body while finding the Fennel Seed Benefits ranging from Weight loss to help prevent Cancer. It’s all for you.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a plant belonging to the Parsley Family along with Dill, Cumin, Caraway, Carrots, Celery, Coriander, Parsnip and Parsley to name a few.
The whole plant is edible from the bulb to the seeds of the flowering plant.
Fennel is popular around the whole in particular Europe and across India. In fact, India is currently the biggest producer of Fennel and its seeds.
I am an affiliate for various programs, and as such should you purchase any products from the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission as a result of the sales at no cost to you.
There are two options when growing Fennel.
For those who wish to use and gain the most from the leaves then you would cut the flower heads.
For those who wish to use the seeds, allow the flower heads to grow and the seeds to ripen once collected you can then gain the greatest amount of fennel seed benefits.
Above you will find that 100 grams of Fennel Seed contain a high amount of Minerals.
Fennel seeds are also very high in Vitamins such as Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin along with Vitamins B6, and C.
Not bad for such a small seed.
Fennel essential oils can help promote healthy digestion, respiratory function and help to reduce blood pressure.
The many health benefits below can be used in the form of Fennel Seeds or bulbs.
Many of the properties found in the seeds can be found in the essential oil.
However, the oil is in its purest and most potent form and can be the most beneficial.
There are many properties Fennel Essential Oil has such as being an Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Diuretic, and Expectorant amongst others.
Health Benefits of Fennel Seed
Potassium is one of the major minerals required in the body and vital to the health of the blood cells.
Fennel seeds are high in potassium and if you compare to another food rich in potassium.
You will find that potassium is also lost in the cooking process.
Fennel can be cooked but is mostly used in salads, or the seeds can be eaten raw.
Unfortunately, a lot of potassium can also be lost from excessive sweating, diarrhoea, vomiting, use of laxatives and diuretic medications.
In the United States alone, it is estimated that one in five people who are hospitalized have low potassium levels which can be a concern.
This is why Fennel either as a bulb, Seed or Essential Oil along with proper dietary maintenance and care of the body can be of great benefit.
Potassium is also valuable in helping to lower high blood pressure which can be a significant risk factor for heart attack or stroke victims.
It also helps to stimulate the kidneys in eliminating wastes via the passing of urine.
As Fennel has a higher level of dietary fibre (refer to the chart above) this can help to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
It is helpful in removing potentially carcinogenic toxins from the intestines and fight against colon cancer.
Fennel helps to reduce appetite allowing you to feel fuller for longer thereby helping with weight management.
Fennel seed extract can inhibit the growth of tumours and also protect against the harmful effects of radiation during cancer treatment.
Fennel has anti-cancer properties that can also stop show cancer cells from growing.
It can also help to remove carcinogenic toxins from the colon.
Fennel works well as a diuretic and because it is able to help stimulate kidney function, the kidney is better able to flush out excess fluids and toxins from the body.
This can also help reduce risks or any urinary tract problems as well as relieving and stopping water retention build-up. This is of great benefit to those wishing to lose weight.
This is of great benefit to those wishing to lose weight.
Chewing on some Fennel Seeds can help to sweeten and refresh the breath due to its antibacterial properties.
The anti-inflammatory properties help to assist in soothing gum infections and to soothe sore gums.
Another option is to gargle with tea made from fennel which can also help to reduce or stop bad breath.
Due to its calmative actions, fennel seeds are able to relieve many digestive issues such as bloating, flatulence, intestinal gas even preventing gas build-up.
Due to these beneficial actions, Fennel and its fibre content are able to help prevent constipation and Loosening up stools thus promoting regularity within the digestive tract.
Emmenagogues stimulate blood flow and one action of this is that it can help to stimulate and regulate menstruation.
This is beneficial in particular for those who may suffer from hormonal disorders or light or infrequent menses.
Fennel Seeds have phytoestrogens which help issues such as PNS (Premenstrual syndrome) menopausal issues and breast swelling or enlargement.
Consult a qualified health professional should one be pregnant or if menstruation has slowed or ceased for any unknown reasons.
Safety comes first.
As an expectorant, Fennel seed is beneficial for respiratory issues such as bronchitis, cough, colds, flu, chest, and nasal congestion due to the presence of Cineole.
Taking the seeds can also help to break up and loosen phlegm along with helping to eliminate from the body.
This can aid in a quicker recovery.

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