Kathy cashes out
After 36 years on the job, bank teller Kathy Tucker is retiring from the Childers NAB with plenty of fond memories:
IT WAS with mixed emotions that Kathy Tucker took her final walk through the doors of the NAB bank in Childers after 36 years as a teller.
“I always wanted to work something like this. I always wanted to stay local because back then you didn’t want to leave home,” she said.
The job was Kathy’s first after she left high school and now a marriage, house and two children later, she’s ready to retire.
“My job here is done,” she joked.
But her co-workers at the NAB bank in Childers said Kathy would be sorely missed by both the staff and customers.
Kathy said many of her customers had been banking with her since she started there.
“Yes, that’s most of my customers. There’s some that say, ‘Oh, when I first was working in the service station, you’ve been here ever since.’
“And the pubs. I’ve been here since the people in the pubs have been. They’ve probably been here less than I have but I’ve been with them the whole time,” she said.
“It’s not just a job, it’s my bank – it’s my bank and my customers. You sort of take ownership because you’ve had those customers for so long you like to treat them well.”
And as Kathy moves from behind the glass for a photo, she can barely make it out the door as customers stop for a chat with their favourite teller.
But despite the years of service, Kathy said banking did not run in her family. Her father was a cane farmer, her mother a stay-at-home mum and her three brothers all chose trades.
And it doesn’t look like the profession has been handed down to the next generation either, with her daughter graduating in pharmacy and her son doing a fitter and turner apprenticeship.
Kathy said she would leave NAB with many memories, especially those from the “old days”.
“I’ve seen a lot of staff come and go and a lot of changes come and go,” she said.
“In the old days, the bank manager could do everything. It didn’t matter whether you were a business or a person, he could just do everything.
Kathy said the systems were also dramatically different from when she first started.
“In the old days we had a real old-style ledger machine – it was a real ‘crackers bangers’ sort of thing,” she said.
“And everything was hand written, whereas nowadays it’s all on computers.”
Despite the changes, Kathy said the technology hadn’t been frustrating.
“I’ve just embraced it. That’s how things are, you’ve just got to move with them,” she said.
“The lack of being able to do things for customers – what you could do many years ago you can’t do now – that’s probably the thing that frustrates you the most.”
It’s a frustration she won’t have to worry about now. Not much, anyway.
“I’ll still do some temp work, just to keep my hand in,” she laughed.
But Kathy said she was looking forward to enjoying her retirement, catching up on housework, indulging in sleep-ins, doing some gardening and completing renovations on her Booyal home.
“Just waking up one day and not having to do anything,” she said.
JOB’S DONE: Kathy Tucker retires from the NAB bank.
Kathy Tucker has many fond memories of working at the NAB in Childers.


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Been very happy with my RT43's on my smart, handles the smaller bumps on the road much better, even the speed bumps in parking lots don't feel like I am going through the roof. I have aftermarket rims 6x15's all 4 corners
I always loved the looks of these rims, and was sad when they discontinued them. I was lucky enough to get a set when I got my car. I just hope nothing happens as they would be difficult to replace. My stock rims are pretty bent up for some reason.
I was just as happy with my Pure and the black painted wheel covers
There are wheel repair places that make them new again. The only thing is they may be far from you, so shipping cost would need to be added. (Maybe on a road trip you could bump into one and have it repaired, ie. for a meet-up).
Then I still have rainy day funds for the 15x6 size, and I have 15x7s for trade on top of that.
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Reminiscent of Gough Whitlam's famous political battle cry, Bill Shorten will introduce his gay marriage bill on Monday, telling parliament "it's time" to make equality a reality.
The opposition leader is hoping to garner support from the federal government to co-sponsor his private member's bill, but Prime Minister Tony Abbott has repeatedly said that while it's an important issue, he is focused on getting his budget passed.
Mr Shorten will tell the House of Representatives that the marriage law as it stands no longer represents modern Australia and will urge politicians to pass a law of which they can be "collectively proud".
"We can declare, in the house of the Australian people - `it's time'. Time to make marriage equality, a reality," he will say.
He says that no one should imagine this change is inevitable and will just happen, parliament has to step up and "rise to this moment".
"When someone has found not just another person they can live with, but a person they can't live without ... then they should have the same right to the true qualities of a bond that runs deeper than any law," Mr Shorten will say.
They should have the same joy and sacrifice, the same care and compassion and the same rights and responsibilities.
"We also send a message to all young, same-sex attracted Australians. We are proud of you, for who you are. You belong."
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A new housing idea for Sonoma’s ‘missing middle’
County officials are moving forward aggressively on a three-pronged approach to alleviating the local housing crisis. Permit Sonoma, the county’s permitting agency, has been tasked with taking fast and bold action to unkink the county’s housing construction pipeline, whose logjam has been exacerbated in the wake of last year’s wildfires.
In 2017, the county implemented measures to reduce housing permitting constraints and fees on accessory dwelling units like guest houses and granny units, and to remove use permits for single-room occupancy rentals.
Its latest package of initiatives, being considered today, Oct. 23 by the County Board of Supervisors, is to create new types of housing through housing code changes.
A key component of this second phase of housing initiatives encourages a new housing model dubbed “cottage housing developments,” which would provide multi-unit housing in the style, scale and size of single-family homes, in low- and medium-density neighborhoods.
With a goal to encourage a wider variety of housing options, beyond single family homes, Permit Sonoma Planning Manager Jane Riley is presenting to the Supervisors a proposal outlining how cottage housing developments might help solve the county housing shortages for what’s being described as the “missing middle.”
People who live in “missing middle” have been priced out of the market but don’t qualify for affordable housing.
“We all know and may ourselves be, people who are in this ‘missing middle,’” said Riley
The Sonoma County Planning Commission on Aug. 30 recommended approval of the code changes to allow for cottage development housing. If the Board of Supervisors approves the initiatives at today’s meeting, the housing code changes will take effect in 30 days.
The proposal was presented to the Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission on Sept. 26.
“This provides another tool in the toolbox for creating more housing,” SVCAC chair Ryan Lely said about the proposal.
When Permit Sonoma refers to “cottage housing developments,” they are describing allowing three small cottages, with off-street parking, on single lots in family neighborhoods.
The small units, or pocket neighborhoods, would be clustered around a courtyard, with common parking, designed to match the surrounding neighborhoods.
On a minimum parcel size of 8,000 square feet – about .18 acre – there could be three cottages, up to 900 square feet each. The point, said Riley, is to encourage small-unit-size rental housing, with stated occupancy limits. Tiny houses will be allowed, so long as they meet building code requirements.
Vacation rentals would be prohibited in the cottage units. Riley expressed confidence in Permits Sonoma’s current enforcement procedures which use web scrapes to identify vacation rental listings.
Cottage Housing Developments in burn areas would be limited to one per 400-foot block, to provide a balance with existing single family houses.
Riley explained at the Citizens Advisory Commission’s Sept. 24 meeting that CHD units would be much easier to get approved than traditional affordable housing, which is heavily regulated by state and local authorities.
She couldn’t cite any current cottage developments in Sonoma Valley but she noted that a few were already in the works in other parts of the county.
Permit Sonoma will present this initiative to the City of Sonoma in late 2018, and Riley hopes that Sonoma’s City Council “and all the other cities in the county” will consider adopting the same measures.
“The Board of Supervisors directed us to go out and be bold (in addressing the housing shortage),” said Riley.
Jennifer Gray Thompson, executive director of Rebuild North Bay, is pleased that the county is thinking outside the box to address the housing shortage.
Gray Thompson says Sonoma residents need to be more open to ideas and solutions that provide housing “for everyone from farmworkers to cardiologists; those new to the workforce and those retired, renters and homeowners.”
“We are faced with a critical moment in our history that will determine our future: find a path toward housing solutions or revert back to our old ideas and positions,” said Gray Thompson. “If we choose the latter, we ensure diversity declines, our pool of talent drains, and our community is increasingly bifurcated between those who can afford a single family home and those who cannot.”
The County’s third phase of housing initiatives will be to identify additional sites for housing near jobs and transit. That process is expected to begin next month.
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ATA-Employment Solutions joined GROWWTH – Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households is the result of a community partnership led by the University of Memphis upon being awarded a TN Opportunity Pilot Initiative Implementation Grant in the amount of $25,000,000 to improve outcomes for West TN low-income families. The goal of GROWWTH is to eliminate key barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income individuals in the West TN region.
Implementation of the initiative began November 2022 and continues through the next three years. It is the goal of the project team to have at least four employer representatives from each of the local workforce areas in West TN to provide guidance throughout the grant, ensure the grant’s work readiness and training programs align with the skills needed by employers, identify supportive services needed to address barriers of grant participants to enable them to obtain and maintain employment, and help connect program graduates to open positions.
For more information on GROWWTH visit: https://www.memphis.edu/growwth/index.php.


It’s hard to imagine with the lack of availability, that there are actually people waiting on Apple to launch the next iPad, the iPad 3. Every time I go to my Apple Store they are sold out, and when they do have inventory, the line is stretched back pretty far. However, as I said, there are those who are waiting on the iPad 3. Why? Because a lot of us think that the iPad 3 will be leaps and bounds ahead of the current iPads. With that said, I can guarantee you that this latest rumor has the iPad 3 on that track.
According to RCR Wireless, “The fact that the iPad 3 is 3D is a dead cert, one Hollywood insider close to the big movie studios told RCR, adding that the screen would be the real magic. She went on to say that the big film studios were currently running around like blue arsed flies trying to gear up to release plenty of 3D content in time for Apple’s next launch.”
While this is only a rumor, there have been previous rumors that stated the same thing. Additionally, Apple has garnered several patents in the 3D area. Honestly, why wouldn’t Apple release a 3D iPad? Nintendo just released the 3DS, so it makes sense to me. What about you? Would you purchase a 3D iPad/iPad 3D? Are you waiting on the next bit of magic? Let us know!


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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears that midfielder Jack Wilshere may not be able to reach his full potential due to recurrent injuries.
Wilshere, who has been loaned out by Arsenal to AFC Bournemouth for the current season, suffered a hairline fracture to his left fibia during his team’s 0-4 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend and has been ruled for the rest of the campaign. Continue reading
Crystal Palace: Hennessey, Ward, Kelly, Sakho, Schlupp, Milivojevic, Cabaye, Zaha, Puncheon, Townsend, Benteke. Continue reading
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was at a loss to explain how his team suffered yet another defeat this season, one which potentially condemns them to finish outside the top 4 for the first time under the Frenchman.
A disappointed Wenger shared in his interview with Match of the Day, “It was a typical Premier League game. A team that likes to play and a team that defends well. It was a tough performance. They caught us on set pieces and one break and that made the difference. Continue reading
Arsenal will square off against Manchester City in the second FA Cup semi-final to be played at Wembley in April. Chelsea, who beat Manchester United on Monday night, will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the first semi-final.
Arsenal, who beat non-League side Lincoln City in their quarter-final encounter at the Emirates on Saturday, were guaranteed tough opponents in the semis after four heavyweights of the Premier League were left in the draw for the first time in many a year. Continue reading
The introduction of Mesut Ozil for a hamstrung Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain just before the half hour mark sparked a sluggish Arsenal into action, who got the go ahead goal just before half-time through Theo Walcott, before running away with the game in the second period, handing out a 5-0 thrashing to Lincoln City to motor into the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the 29th time in their history.
After a poor run of games in the last few weeks, Arsenal and their fans both needed lifting, and the visit of National League side Lincoln City, some 87 places behind the Gunners in the English football hierarchy meant an opportunity was there for a beleaguered Arsene Wenger to get the fans back on his side. Continue reading
Arsenal: Ospina, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Xhaka, Ramsey, Walcott, Sanchez, Giroud. Continue reading
Arsenal: Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Xhaka, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Iwobi, Welbeck, Giroud Continue reading
Sutton United: Worner, Amankwaah, Collins, Downer, Deacon, Bailey, Beckwith, Eastmond, May, Gomis, Biamou Continue reading

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"The only alternative is to hold early elections," Rivlin said. "The government is unable to pass anything. Anyone who doesn't get what he wants, even if he is a member of the coalition, goes and votes against the government."
Sharon himself agrees that the situation is problematic. After yesterday's Knesset session, the Prime Minister met with opposition leader Tommy Lapid to discuss yesterday's results. Sharon and his government lost in four consecutive votes yesterday - three no-confidence motions and one on Sharon's speech on government corruption.
Lapid, who is widely assumed to be overly anxious to return to the coalition, told Sharon that yesterday's votes are a "sign that the regime is losing its grip, precisely when a strong regime is needed."
Rivlin's remarks were encouraging to opponents of the expulsion plan, but it is still not clear how exactly the government could fall. Only 17 Knesset days remain before the summer recess, and no-confidence motions are not brought during Knesset breaks.
MK Benny Elon (National Union) told Arutz-7, "Rivlin's parliamentary experience, plus his wisdom and his personal knowledge of the people involved, especially Sharon, give great weight to his remarks. Sharon knows with certainty that immediately after the uprooting from Gaza and northern Shomron, MKs on both the left and right are planning to topple him. It could be that we can't stop the bull from running into the wall - but the bull himself might understand that if he continues his plan, he will [be toppled and then] remain only with a record of uprooting and destruction that will erase the accomplishment of his past. Under such circumstances, early elections before the uprooting are a very reasonable scenario - for his sake as well."
Opposition leader Lapid and his Shinui Party were dead-set against a unilateral withdrawal from Gaza during the last election campaign, but since then have changed their tune. Lapid has now gone even further, saying that Sharon must not rest on his disengagement "laurels," but must rather delineate his next move - i.e., his next withdrawal. "And don't tell us that the Palestinians will have to do this or that," Lapid yelled out yesterday in the Knesset. "The question is what this government plans to do."
Lapid also asked this question of Sharon during their meeting last night, and reported afterwards that Sharon said that the next move must be for the PA to disarm all terrorists.
Labor Party leader Shimon Peres said that Rivlin's remarks on early elections are rooted only in his desire to prevent the withdrawal from Gaza.


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If you type in the name of a brainstructure you can see were it is, you can read recent literature about the structure on PubMed, which species have it and of course you can see it in anatomical pictures. From some structures you can learn about the internal structures, the cells it contains, which genes are expressed there, or the connectivity to other structures.
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Last week I had the absolute pleasure of staying at 15 On Orange, a luxury-chic hotel in Cape Town as part of a blogging trip. It was the first time I had ever been invited to another city for an event, nevermind be put up at a beautiful hotel. This past year has seen so many opportunities come up for Complete Disbelief and I couldn’t be happier or more grateful. Blogging is something so close to my heart and I’ve been blogging since 2004 which is a substantial part of my life. So, apart from spending an entire evening sinking it all in at 15 On Orange, I made a little bit of an effort to note things at the hotel so I could review it.
15 On Orange is a luxury hotel under the African Pride Banner (the same company that manages the Crystal Towers Hotel in Century City). The hotel is just off Kloof street around Gardens and seems to be targeting business clients. Many of the rooms are ‘atrium-facing’ which is something I wouldn’t be happy with if I had made a booking. A portion of the rooms and suites face the atrium and don’t look outward. I think this might be really cool, but it Cape Town we have a beautiful mountain to look at and paying a luxe room rate, I wouldn’t want to face away from the mountain.
The hotel itself is breathtaking. The reception area looks over the restaurant and floors of rooms. The area is beautiful, bright and pretty refreshing. I liked the modern grandeur of it all. I was given a deluxe suite which was a beautiful open-plan one-bedroom that faced out onto the mountain and came with a full bathroom. The suite itself was furnished in shades of grey which accents in green and blue. It was all very cool toned, modern and sleek. My favourite space in the suite was the bathroom, with a double marble-underlit vanity and a huge centered tub. For more of the decor just scroll down through the photos.
The service at the hotel was impeccable. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I called reception for a two-pin plug AND someone to help me find the sockets and there wasn’t even a hint of ‘this girl is crazy stupid’ from the guy that helped me. Once the turn-down service had left and my platter of yummy choccies, nuts and Ferrero had arrived, I settled into a deep, long bath with the Marie Claire the hotel provided (which I obviously dropped in the tub). I then did what I always do on a night in, pile junk food on my bed and gobble it up while watching tv. I’m that sexy.
Breakfast was a treat. I gobbled down tons of those salmon rolls and stuffed my face with eggs and a good variety of breads. It was a full breakfast and not just continental so I was really excited for hot food, but the eggs were barely lukewarm. I love my food hot so I was a little disappointed that it was not. To their credit though, it wasn’t ice cold.
Overall, the experience was excellent. The service was top-notch (who still says that??) and I was really sad to leave. Thanks to everyone for having me, it was a beautiful break!

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The report by the Pew Research Center identifies a fundamental reconfiguration of marriage: As a consequence of increased education and greater access to high-paying jobs, wives are more likely than ever before to earn more and to be better educated than their husbands.
The increased percentage of wives who outearn their husbands signals the advent of more egalitarian marriages, a development that we should applaud. But if the experience of African Americans is any guide, the shifting relative status of men and women may also portend a threat to the stability and centrality of marriage in American society. The lingering discomfort among the couple, friends or family with role reversal marriages is not the only or even primary difficulty in such relationships.
As I have discovered in the course of research for my forthcoming book, dramatic disparities in earnings and education often signify differences in values, a divide that is deeper and more intractable than any rift created simply by the fact that her paycheck is bigger than his. Attitudes toward education, how to spend money, goals for one’s children, even leisure time activities — all reflect values that are shaped in part by one’s educational experiences and professional environment.


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Antibiotics: Too much of a good thing turns deadly
ST. PAUL--Antibiotics may have been the wonder drugs of the 20th century, but their improper use now is killing some patients and making others ill. Federal health officials say that misusing antibiotics kills 23,000 Americans and makes another 2...
ST. PAUL-Antibiotics may have been the wonder drugs of the 20th century, but their improper use now is killing some patients and making others ill.
Federal health officials say that misusing antibiotics kills 23,000 Americans and makes another 2 million sick annually. Those figures drew the attention of top Minnesota officials, who Friday announced a five-year program to get antibiotic use under control.
The problem is that antibiotics are being overused, especially when an illness is not one antibiotics are supposed to treat. With the overuse, bacteria develop a resistance and require stronger doses or stronger versions of antibiotics.
"They get used to it so they build up tolerance and resistance to it..." Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger said about bacteria, which once resistant become harder to control. "We are poised to enter a new era where we suffer great losses due to our inability to fight infections."
While much of the attention of the five-year project will focus on health professionals, such as doctors who write antibiotic prescriptions, the public also will be involved.
"You should have a good understanding," Ehlinger said. "You should always ask questions of your provider."
For instance, the commissioner said, a patient should not ask for antibiotics when they are not designed to fight a particular illness.
State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said, as an example, that most bronchitis cases are caused by viruses, and viruses do not respond to antibiotics. However, some patients ask for antibiotics for bronchitis and some doctors prescribe it.
"We're not saying don't use antibiotics," Lynfield said. "We're saying use them appropriately, avoiding overuse and misuse."
Federal health authorities say the options for bacterial infection treatment are becoming increasingly limited, expensive and often more toxic, with stronger or more harmful side effects. Up to half of hospital antibiotic use is not needed, the federal experts say.
"Unless we can find ways to preserve the effectiveness of the antibiotics we have and slow the development of resistance to new antibiotics, we may again see increased numbers of illnesses and death due to our inability to control bacterial infections," Ehlinger said. "Antibiotics are critical public health tools. Their effectiveness can and must be preserved. This can be done through judicious use and diligent stewardship."
The Health Department is joining with the Agriculture Department, Board of Animal Health and Pollution Control Agency to develop plans to combat the antibiotic problem in humans and animals.
Called the One Health Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative, the program is designed to promote a better understanding of the problem, improve human and animal use of antibiotics and reduce environmental consequences of improper disposal of antibiotics.
Pollution Control Commissioner John Linc Stine said that disposal of antibiotics and other medicines, either via bodily waste or in unused form, is a problem. "It all ends up somewhere."
The new project, apparently a unique collaboration that other state's do not have, is to look into environmental impacts.
Like in humans, proper antibiotic use is good for animals, State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson said. "Antibiotic use in an animal is necessary to maintain the health of that animal."
Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson said that his inspectors do not allow any meat or milk with even a trace of antibiotic to reach the market.
A federal rule that begins next year will require farmers to talk to their veterinarians before using feed containing antibiotics. Unlike with humans, use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry has not required a veterinarian prescription.
The development of antibiotics was "one of the greatest medical and public health breakthroughs of the 20th century," Ehlinger said.
It "changed our way of life," he added, but eventually medical experts discovered some bacteria no longer were being treated by antibiotics.
"Bacteria are quite hardy and adaptable," Ehlinger said.

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Ray Murray, the event’s artistic director, noted, “Overall, people liked what they saw. They did not like some of my more unusual offerings, so I’ve scaled back my favorite oddities. They wanted more documentaries in Center City rather than University City. However, the Ritz does not have video capability and most docs are on Digibeta. We needed a venue near the Ritz for those films. That is why we are at the Constitution Center. Overall, it seems we are giving our customers what they want.”
The American Independent Award will be presented to Dermot Mulroney. Although Mulroney has been cast in such mainstream fare as “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “Must Love Dogs,” he continues to appear in indie flicks like “Lovely and Amazing” and “Undertow.” Mulroney lends his voice to “Dante’s Inferno,” an animated feature that will be shown at the festival. Murray confided, “Truth be told, Danny DeVito was on board to receive the award. He had worked at the TLA in the 1960s. However, he cancelled at the last minute because of scheduling conflicts. Dermot was scheduled to simply attend the festival promoting his film, but the staff here was really excited about him coming and they actually petitioned that I consider him. He has a great body of indie and Hollywood work and has star appeal, so it became an easy choice.”
The recipient of the Rising Star Award is Mark Webber. His life story is inspirational. When he was 10, Webber moved to Philadelphia with his mother, Cheri Honkala. The poverty-stricken pair was reduced to living in abandoned buildings and even a car in the slums of the city. Mom became the founder and director of the advocacy organization Kensington Welfare Rights Union. Meanwhile, Webber caught his big break when he was cast in Eugene Martin’s “Edge City.” Since then, the 27-year-old actor has appeared in 23 films. He portrays the protagonist in “The Memory Thief,” which will be shown at the festival. Murray told me, “Although I had seen him in other films, it was not until I saw him in three films in a week – “The Memory Thief,” “The Good Life” and then, in Sundance, “Weapons” – that he caught my attention. I thought he was so different than most young actors. He had intensity, a rawness and vulnerability that I really liked. When I looked at his collection of films – most indie, some Hollywood, and his busy schedule, I thought that he was an up-and-coming actor. Then, when I discovered he lived in Philadelphia, had been homeless and that his mother is an activist in the city, I thought that this was the guy!”
The Inspiration Award will be conferred on Roy Disney, the nephew of the late Walt Disney, who has been in the industry for over 50 years in a wide variety of roles. In conjunction with the award presentation, Disney will be interviewed on stage by film critic Leonard Maltin. In tribute to Disney, the festival will also include screenings of the classic 1940 feature “Fantasia,” as well as a collection of vintage cartoon rarities. Murray explained, “Our Special Events curator, George Stewart, has wanted to give Roy Disney an award for years, but his schedule never allowed it. This year he was available. Roy Disney is important in that he took his uncle’s legacy in animation and as head of the animation division, pumped new life into it. The Disney name is like no other and he was instrumental in keeping it alive.”
Replete with a panoply of films and special events, the festival is certain to provide an exciting time for cinephiles. For further information and tickets to the Philadelphia Film Festival, visit www.phillyfests.com.
– Nathan Lerner, the Director of Davenport Communications, sees over 200 feature films a year. He welcomes feedback at email@example.com.


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The first Indigenous player to break baseball’s “Red Barrier” was Louis Sockalexis, a 25-year-old member of the Penobscot Nation of Maine. He learned the game while attending a residential school. He was born on the Penobscot reservation on October 25th, 1871.
Louis (Sox) Sockalexis, a pitcher and fielder, played in his first professional baseball game on April 22nd, 1897, suiting up for the Cleveland Spiders. He was an impressive-looking man with size and a ready smile.
In an interview, Baseball Hall of Fame manager, Hughie Jennings, once referred to Sockalexis specifically. “No other player (besides Louis Sockalexis) ever crowded so many remarkable accomplishments into such a short time,” he said.
Sockalexis played only two pro seasons with the Spiders before the team disbanded in 1899, and moved but left his mark as the first American Native to play professional baseball. But soon there would be others.
According to the team website, after the Spiders franchise owner moved some of his best players to another league, they became the Cleveland Browns but would change its name again to the Cleveland Indians in memorial to Sackalexis after his death in 1919.
The controversy over the team name lately had caused today’s owners of the franchise to change its name. One of the suggestions being floated is a return to the name the “Cleveland Spiders.”
Many others would follow using baseball as a means of escape from the reservation.
Bill Phyle, a Lakota, was born in 1875, was a pitcher/third baseman from 1898 to 1899 for the Chicago Orphans franchise, then traded to the New York Giants in 1901, and then the St. Louis Cardinals in 1906.
On September 17, 1898, he pitched a shutout on his Major League debut with a 9-0 win over the Washington Senators. After retiring as an active player, Phyle became an umpire, and died in Los Angeles, in 1953, at age 78.
In 1903 there was Ed Pinnance, an Ojibwe from Walpole Island, nicknamed “Peanuts” who pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 162 games, he finished the season with a 2.57 ERA.
Lou Bruce was a pitcher and fielder, a pureblood Mohawk born at St. Regis, NY, January 16th, 1877.
According to a contemporary news article which appeared in the Toronto Star, “Not even the redoubtable Jimmy Casey, in the heyday of his popularity in Toronto, was ever as warm a favourite as Louis Bruce, the clever hurler and utility man of the Toronto Club. Bruce is a natural ballplayer. While small in stature, he has tremendous strength and stamina, and unquestioned ability. His remarkable pitching since he played with the Toronto Club has created a sensation. He is also one of the leading batsmen of the Canadian Eastern League and probably without a peer as an emergency hitter.”
He played in only 30 pro games but is remembered more for his Toronto years.
Bruce was known as a two-way player for the Toronto Maple Leafs of what is now the Inter-county Baseball League from 1901 to 1904. In 1902, as a pitcher, he went 18-2, and the next year, he was 12-4. As a hitter, he was over .300 from 1901 to 1903 with a peak in 1903 when he hit .356 in 100 games.
He played pro or semi-pro between 1900 and 1907, and is said to have saved up his money to finance his education.
He came from a line of Mohawk Chiefs including his father John, who served in the Canadian Military as part of a contingent of 60 Mohawks in the expedition that attempted to rescue General Charles Gordon when he was besieged in Khartoum, Sudan. John Bruce served as a boatman, won two medals, and traveled the world.
Lou Bruce died in 1968.

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Current Line Drive (CLD) accelerometers by Pruftechnik are unique in the marketplace because the output sensitivity is scaled in units of AC current as opposed to AC voltage. When paired with Model 9100-PS07-PT signal conditioner, The Modal Shop’s Model 9110D, C9110D, or 9110F Portable Vibration Calibrators provide a turnkey solution for on-site calibration of Pruftechnik’s tandem-piezo CLD sensors.
The 9100-PS07-PT signal conditioner has the following features:
- TNC input and cable that mates directly to Pruftechnik accelerometers from series VIB 6.10x, 6.12x, 6.13x, 6.14x
- BNC output and cable for connection to Portable Vibration Calibrator
- Calibrated resistance value
- USB powered via connection on Portable Vibration Calibrator
Mounting options are available for all Pruftechnik accelerometers. M8, ¼-28 and magnetic mounting are supplied accessories with all Portable Vibration Calibrators from The Modal Shop. We offer optional M5 and UNC 5⁄16 adapters as
well as bonding agent and adhesive target.
The Modal Shop’s Portable Vibration Calibrators provide on-site calibration and troubleshooting of all Pruftechnik accelerometer types including:
- Current Line Drive (CLD) accelerometers with TNC or 2-pin MIL connections
- Low-speed machinery sensors such as VIB 6.172 (ICP) and 6.195 (CLD)
- ICP Accelerometers with M12 connection such as VIB 6.210
Portable Vibration Calibrators from The Modal Shop produce calibration certificates traceable to the German Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB). Our units have their accuracy certified via comparison to a transfer standard calibrated on our in-house
laser primary calibration system. Proficiency in the Helium-Neon laser method has been validated by PTB (under project 17014 and 17004) and to The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (under project 683/287323).Pruftechnik’s
calibration lab located in Germany also follows the standards of German PTB.
Pruftechnik recommends that calibration accuracy checks, in most cases, be done every two years. The Modal Shop’s Portable Vibration Calibrators are also supplied with a Vibration Analyzer Calibration Report Generation tool. Users can perform “end–to-end”
calibrations of Pruftechnik accelerometers and analyzers, creating calibration reports for both linearity and frequency response. Technicians can also adjust their analyzers, such as VIBXPERT II, on site to match accelerometer output, as we have done
in this video featuring the Emerson 2130.


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Concentration of Zn, Cu and Pb in Some Selected Marine Fishes of the Pahang Coastal Waters, Malaysia
Problem statement: Heavy metals constitute one of the most hazardous substances that could be accumulated in biota. Fish populations exploited by man often live in coastal area environments that contain high levels of heavy metals, coming from human activities such as industrial and agricultural wastes. A problem to deal when using fishes as biomonitors of heavy metals is the relationship existing between metal concentration and several intrinsic factors of the fish such as organism size, genetic composition and age of fish. Approach: Concentration of Zn, Cu and Pb were determined in eight commercially valuable fish species, Selaroides leptolepis, Euthynnus affinis, Parastromateus niger, Lutjanius malabaricus, Epinephelus sexfasciatus, Rastrelliger kanagurta, Nemipterus japonicus and Megalaspis cordyla from Pahang coastal water. The concentration was measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The study focuses on the level of Zn, Cu and Pb in order to assess the environmental pollution by using fishes as an indicator. Results: Concentrations of the heavy metals in examined fish species ranged as follow: Zn 19.27 µg g-1 dry weight; Cu 2.88 µg g-1 dry weight and Pb 0.26 µg g-1 dry weight, respectively. The concentrations of Zn, Cu and Pb were found to follow the order: stomach > muscle > gills. Significant correlations were found between fish weight and heavy metals concentration in the fish organs. Conclusion: The estimated values of all metals in muscles of fish in this study were below the established values. Therefore, it can be concluded that the fish from Pahang coastal water are comparatively clean and do not constitute a risk for human health.
Copyright: © 2010 B. Y. Kamaruzzaman, M. C. Ong and S. Z. Rina. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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GOA, JAN 27 :Banking on the dazzling performance of Joginder Singh (18) and Vishesh Bhriguvanshi (17), Indian men captured the basketball trophy after beating Angola by 77-70 points in the final of the Lusofonia Games here today. India were leading by 34-30 at the end of third quarter. However, Angola put up good display and managed a slender three points lead (53-50). The fourth and final quarter became a do-or-die affair for India. The hosts reorganized their game. With Amjyot Singh also making a valuable contribution of 12 points India collected 27 points in reply to 17 by their opponents and clinched the trophy.
The Indian women cagers settled for a bronze medal.
Brief scores: India (Joginder Singh 18, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi 17, Amjyot Singh 12) bt Angola (Edson Mdoniema 23, Edmir Lucas 9) 77-70 (19-14, 34-30, 50-53, 77-70).


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In my last column, I wrote about things I say to comments often made by my clients. This month, I wanted to share with you some things I do not say to my clients. What’s the point in telling you things I would never say? Well, I guess if you never read on you will never know.
Whether to save some cash at the super market, know more about your food or just find a rewarding hobby, there are many good reasons to grow your own garden. If space is limited, consider raised beds or containers. Here are a few interesting tips on small-space gardening from the Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service.
Stefanie Weakley is a mamapreneur who combined her love of fabric and desire to make things for her kids to create an online children’s accessory business, Abby Maddy Designs.
Weakly was born and raised in Kingsport, Tenn.
“I married my husband and haven’t been back since,” she said.
Being a military family, they’ve moved four times in five years and have been in Hardin County two years — the longest they’ve been anywhere.
March Madness has come and gone. A new NCAA basketball champion has been crowned. Unfortunately for those of us who live in Kentucky, the Kentucky Wildcats came close but did not win the title. Every NCAA basketball tournament provides some lessons to be learned about performing on the biggest basketball stage.
Have you checked out the library lately? The Hardin County Public Library offers a variety of interactive, not-so-traditional free activities. Here’s a glance at a few regular programs and special events coming up for National Library Week, April 10 through 16. Check with the library for specifics, www.hcpl.info.
As the crocus bloom and the Easter flowers show their glory, it’s not uncommon for our minds to turn to spring cleaning. A desire to freshen the linens, clean the cobwebs and start anew. Just as we start to spring clean in our homes it might be a good idea to start spring cleaning our lives.
Some stay-at-home mothers have found ways to nurture careers from the home, too. Often inspired by their role as mother, homemaker or wife, these creative women are channeling their skills to build businesses, craft products and help others. In April, Wednesday's Woman is taking a look at some of the area's mamapreneurs.

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SALEM, Ore., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After a record-setting year of contributions and continued focus on developing a high-performing investment line-up, the Oregon College Savings Plan was rewarded this week with an upgrade to Silver status among national college savings plans. This is the second upgrade for the Oregon College Savings Plan in as many years.
The Oregon College Savings Plan is among the 14 plans singled out by Morningstar, Inc. as best-in-class and meriting their top-tier Gold or Silver rating, and one of 12 national plans to receive an upgrade this year.
Plans are recognized based on Morningstar's confidence that their investment options will collectively outperform other plans and whether they exhibit a combination of features, including: a robust process for selecting investments, strong oversight from the state and investment manager, and low fees.
"We're gratified that our hard work has paid off with this recognition from Morningstar," said State Treasurer Tobias Read. "But we're not about to take a break. Treasury will continue to be a leader in this space—enhancing savings options and making it easier for all Oregonians to save for their higher education and job training goals."
Contributing to the elevated status this year was the strong investment management team, as well as Morningstar's increased attention to the absolute value of plan fees. Changing plan administrators to Sumday Administration allowed the plan to lower underlying fund fees and offer an innovative program management fee structure; expected to positively impact fees as plan assets grow.
The Oregon College Savings Plan is acknowledged by Morningstar to currently have one of the smoothest glide paths in the industry. The plan's 2018 boost in standing was based on the adoption of this progressive glide path for its target date enrollment portfolios, and the overhaul of its investment lineup.
In addition to enhancing investment options, the plan has focused on reducing barriers to saving for underserved communities. In January, Oregon officially became the first state to offer a refundable tax credit for higher education savings, allowing more families to benefit from saving for college.
The Oregon College Savings Plan is a state-sponsored higher education savings program that comes with special tax advantages and can be opened by just about anyone—parents, family, friends, even future students.
Contact: Kasey Krifka
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98 Grenfell Tower families still stuck in hotels, figures show
Only 12 surviving households have found permanent homes since December.
Almost 100 families whose homes were destroyed in the Grenfell Tower fire remain stuck in hotels seven months on from the disaster, new figures show.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) was accused of “yawning failures” after its leader said only 12 surviving households had found permanent homes since December.
Elizabeth Campbell told a meeting of the local authority that 54 families forced to flee the deadly inferno now had new houses, while 56 were in temporary accommodation.
A total of 98 households remain in hotels, she added, and 38 offers for permanent new flats have been accepted.
But the flats acquired by the council to rehouse survivors are not as big as the flats many lost in the fire, deputy council leader Kim Taylor-Smith admitted.
Ms Campbell said: “Solicitors are working around the clock to put contracts together and viewings are taking place every day.
“We had 43 viewings over the last two weeks and we have bought a total of 307 properties for 208 households, so no-one is without a choice for future homes.”
They will all be uploaded to an online system by February, she added.
The rehousing progress was condemned by Labour councillor Robert Atkinson, who said: “I’m always prepared to give praise where it is due, but there is very little praise to give this against the yawning failures that still confront us.
“The ongoing failure to move people out of hotels invites derision and anger.
“It is alright to say we are ‘steadily working through’ and ‘this is our first priority’ – if it is our first priority then we should do better.”
Reuben Ceaser, a resident from nearby Clarendon Walk, added: “I believe you give dogs and guinea pigs better care.”
Responding to concerns from evacuated residents, Mr Taylor-Smith said: “We have now secured 300 properties which we believe are good quality homes.
“They are not, I’ll be frank, they are not the size of the Grenfell properties, but they are on lower-ground floors, there is a mixture in order to give people the best possible choice.”
Tempers flared on several occasions at Kensington Town Hall as heckles came from the public gallery, including one man who claimed security had not allowed him to present a petition.
“Shame,” yelled a group of those watching proceedings.
An update was provided on a handover of the borough’s housing stock from the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO), the body that managed Grenfell Tower.
Thousands of properties are to be returned to the council after the TMO expressed doubt it could continue delivering an effective service.
Mr Taylor-Smith, who admitted “mixed emotions” over the transition, said: “Housing stock under the management of the TMO is deteriorating badly and the council must step in quickly to stop the rot.
“The handback will allow us to ensure that services to residents are run better and the huge backlog of repairs – 3,500, using the TMO figures, though I fear the figure will be considerably higher – will be dealt with as a priority.”
The TMO and RBKC are facing police investigations for offences including corporate manslaughter linked to the June 14 blaze, which left 71 dead.


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Vicky followed up with a customer who reported the price of v groove track roller bearings. After a long period of negotiations, the two parties finally talked about the details. At this time, the price of raw materials for v groove track roller bearings rose.
Vicky: "Because this year's domestic v groove track roller bearings have a lot of raw materials, so when the customer wants to place an order, we send an email to the customer saying that they want to raise the price, probably about 6%-10%, last week because A v groove track roller bearings price increase to the customer rose about 6%, the customer later told us that his customer canceled the v groove track roller bearings order, probably because of price changes.
The day before yesterday, the customer came to ask another v groove track roller bearings. We raised the price by 10% and sent the PI to the customer. Yesterday the customer replied that I didn't want to lose the order of v groove track roller bearings because of the price increase. Let us follow the previous one. The price of v groove track roller bearings is given to him by PI. The problem is that the factory has already increased the price base of the factory by 20%. If it is done at the price originally given to the customer, it is lower than the current cost price. What should I do?
The original v groove track roller bearingsde price for customers is $xx, now it has risen
Afterwards, I suggested to Vicky: "To tell the customer that the price is actually 20%, we take long-term cooperation and take half of the cost of the price increase."
I suggested to Vicky: See if the company can cut prices, he wants to cut prices is certain, he will not be happy if he does not drop. Vikcy: "How much does it cost him? This v groove track roller bearings itself has only 10% gross profit." "Small price cuts because he will make a few counter-offers"
Vikcy: "About 1%?" "Too little, can't treat customers as Huazi, you still have 1% of the next time customers can't bargain with you!"
After a day, Vicky contacted me "Boss, who dropped 2% to that customer yesterday. The customer called this morning and said that he was worried that he would lose more customers because of the increase in v groove track roller bearings because he felt this The customer of the 40-foot cabinet is a good customer. He doesn't want to lose it. He said that if we don't supply the original price, his customer will lose a lot... Also said that this time, the original price will be followed by the v groove track roller bearings. s price.
Unexpectedly, the customer will definitely continue to bargain, and his expectations are like this, it is best to sell him to the original price, this is everyone's psychology, if you raise the price, you can buy this thing at the original price.
Vicky told me at this time that the price was really not much profit, and asked me how much to drop.
We must not chase after the customers in the negotiations. Many newcomers adopt the attitude that customers must return when they send messages, which is very troublesome.
But Vikcy is very worried. "I am worried about doing this. It is far from the price of his heart. Will it cause us to lose this customer? Because he is all the big customers of our company, if this talks Not good, I am afraid that the company will be greatly affected by the business next year. Am I still giving him the original price of v groove track roller bearings?"
Because I also know the price of our v groove track roller bearings, generally because the raw material price of v groove track roller bearings has risen, and generally it has dropped to a very low price, he can't buy it elsewhere, and the general factory loses money for customers. It is also basically impossible.
However, since Vicky is worried, considering that she is still a newcomer, it is more to take the v groove track roller bearings order, take a safe way, not blindly pursue high profits, otherwise the negotiation skills are not sophisticated, the list flies, Not only does it have no meat to eat, it is even a problem to drink soup. Taking this into account, I gave her the advice to lower the target price close to the customer, slightly increase the profit, the original 10% profit, 6 profit after 5/5 points, then now drop to 5 or less , to ensure that it is safe.
Vicky then asked me if the price of the v groove track roller bearings was 4%-5%. After I got my confirmation, Vikcy explained the day and gave it to the customer. Sure enough, the customer agreed to the v groove track roller bearings. Price, agreed to the order of v groove track roller bearings
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Clothing as pure spectacle proves to be a crowd-pleaser as the Design Museum gives one of our most important fashion designers a retrospective.
Johanna Agerman meets fashion designer Martin Margiela
"Will you take a lie detector test?" Everybody loved the idea, before reeling off a list of elaborate excuses and sudden travel plans.
It was business as usual at Stockholm Design Week.
Ikea has invited Swedish quartet Front to design pieces for its new PS collection, finally allowing fans of the designers to own a piece of the studio's furniture at an affordable price.
"There might be nowhere more important tonight than this building," said Deyan Sudjic at the opening of Metropolitan Works' new site.
We asked designers Sam Hecht and Kim Colin - Industrial Facility - to delve into their collection of cheap things.
This is the kind of graffiti you get in East London these days.
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Cell Phone News
- Government orders phone companies to block spam, robocalls to your cell phone
You may soon get fewer robocalls to your cell phone, thanks to a new government mandate to phone companies. But experts say slow technology implementation mean there is still work to be done.
Jason Knowles. ABC News. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:38:42 +0000.
- NYC thief robs a 10-year-old of her cell phone, takes off on a pink bicycle with butterflies on it
A thief robbed a 10-year-old girl of her cell phone in Queens on Wednesday, and then made a getaway on a pink children's bike with butterflies on it.
Daily Mail. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:08:49 GMT.
- NYC thief on pink bicycle with butterflies robs girl, 10, for cell phone, police say
A thief riding a pink bicycle with butterflies on it in New York City robbed a 10-year-old girl of her cell phone before peddling away Wednesday, police said.
Louis Casiano. Fox News. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:09:45 GMT.
- Spending too much on your cell phone bill? Check out these tips to save money
As the new iPhone is expected to debut soon, one financial group says about 25% of Americans plan to spend more on their cell phone bill, and 1 out of 3 people plan on getting the new iPhone 13.
Jason Knowles. ABC News. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 01:55:08 +0000.
- Discounts on cell phone service and child care among perks offered by Camden Development Inc.
The company also has vacation suites all over the country for its employees.
Susan Lundine. American City Business Journals. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:29:00 +0000.
- Best phone mount for cars 2021: Cradle your cell phone the easy way with these tried and tested picks
We're routinely testing and rating new products, but our Top Pick is currently the Vicseed Car Phone Mount. We also recommend options from Artech, Yosh,
Conor Allison. Pocket Lint. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:09:47 +0100.
- Former Minnesota trooper who sent himself nude photos of woman he arrested is sentenced to probation: report
A former Minnesota State Trooper who took a woman's cell phone after she crashed her car then texted nude photos of her to his personal phone was sentenced to two years of probation Tuesday, the Star Tribune reports.
Paul Best. Fox News. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:18:35 GMT.
- Nokia revives the iconic 6310 cell phone (the one with the 'snake'!)
The Finnish brand appeals to the nostalgia of its users by reviving its "retro" models.
Entrepreneur En Español. Entrepreneur. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:16:16 GMT.
- Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer Assaulted In Oakland
The assailant 'stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car'
Gabrielle Temaat. Daily Caller. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:48:40 +0000.
- Protests Spread In Iran Over Water Shortages, Economic Troubles
Cell phone video shared on Iranian social media shows people demonstrating in Tehran and Tabriz over water shortages, power outages, and a deteriorating economy. ...
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When I visited Kobe, I suddenly noticed "Kobe Bee Frask". Isn't it easy to enjoy the luxurious "steak toast" taste? I thought, I bought it.
This is a product jointly developed by Kwansei Gakuin University, Kobe Shimbun Co., Ltd., a snack specialty store "Gogyofuku", and Kobe's long-established store "Oi Meat Store". There are 10 rusks in a calm black-based package.
The bread is a mountain shape inspired by the toast offered at the restaurant of Oi Meat Shop. Spreads seasoned with "Kobe beef extract" and garlic powder are hand-painted by craftsmen and baked in the oven. When you open the bag, the appetizing scent tickles your nasal passages.
A rich flavor of wheat and meat that spreads with a crisp and light sound. It seems that he is eating toast with plenty of gravy overflowing from the steak. Of course, it is salty, but the umami is stronger. The finely ground black pepper and garlic are exquisite.
After all, the key to the deliciousness is the extract extracted from the femur of Kobe beef. The rich umami and soft sweetness gradually insist. I definitely want to eat it with wine.
The price is 1,080 yen (tax included). It's not cheap at all, but you shouldn't regret buying a dish that you can easily enjoy the deliciousness of Kobe beef.

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Facebook launches its new TikTok clone, Instagram Reels
The new Instagram feature will let users record and edit 15-second videos with audio, and will let users add visual effects
TikTok sale puts Canada between Trump and China, again, experts say
On Aug. 3, Trump told reporters he would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless Microsoft or another American company bought the app by Sept. 15
Twitter and Facebook become targets in Trump and Biden ads
Since the last presidential election, Facebook and Twitter have banned voting-related misinformation
New Hootsuite CEO replaces founder amid ‘reckoning’ for social media
Former Zendesk COO headquartered in San Francisco will take over as of July 6.
Facebook pays $9.5M to end Competition Bureau’s privacy probe
Social media site gave the false impression privacy settings would give users control over who could see and access personal information.
Fastenal fires Canadian worker who criticized holiday gift via Twitter
Dismissed just before New Year’s Day after he posted a tweet chiding the company for the gift choice.
Trudeau warns Internet regulation could be used to repress citizens, free speech
He made his case at a gathering of civil society and government representatives from some 100 countries.
‘Privacy-focused’ Facebook puts the spotlight on groups
The social media giant is overhauling its flagship platform.
Tips to help small business owners choose a marketing method
Many owners find that low-tech marketing methods can work for them.
Ottawa poised to beef up bill to prevent foreign election interference
Liberals also want to see more transparency for political messaging on social media.
The math behind Trump’s tweets and the science of key words
His Twitter networks consistently split up into precisely five communities.
Zuckerberg: Regulation ‘inevitable’ for social media firms
No consensus and few specifics about what that might look like – or even what the biggest problems are.
Data of 620,000 Canadians improperly shared with consulting firm: Facebook
Overall, 87 million users affected, nearly 82% believed to be located in the US.
Preventing social media from interfering in Canadian elections
A full public archive of all online ads would combat election and advertising manipulation.
Putting content to work
Create fresh content you can post or tweet for effective discovery of your brand.
Social media and the distracted thinker
Internet devices are rewiring our brains, but not in a good way.


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On Wednesday, March 22, IBWA members and staff hit the Hill to meet with several Members of Congress to promote healthy hydration policies. Derieth Sutton and Matt Foley with Niagara Bottling, LLC, and Lou Vittorio with Primo Water North America, met with 10 congressional offices to promote allowing use of the term "healthy" on bottled water labels and adding a water symbol to the MyPlate informational graphic.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations impacting the ability of food and beverage producers to use the term "healthy" on labeling. Currently, bottled water is not allowed to use this term as water does not have enough nutrients to meet minimum standards required to be labeled as healthy. In FDA's proposed rule, bottled water would be allowed to use the term "healthy" although FDA has concerns about the impact to consumer perception of tap water. IBWA submitted comments encouraging FDA to move forward with allowing bottled water to be labeled as healthy as our products do not compete with tap water; public water systems can currently market their water as healthy; and we view any promotion of water to promote all types of water. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and David Scott (D-GA) agree and will soon ask other Members of Congress to support a letter encouraging FDA to move forward with allowing bottled water to be labeled as healthy.
Regarding MyPlate, water is not currently represented on this key graphic used to promote a healthy diet. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans strongly encourage the consumption of water as part of a healthy diet, thus IBWA has been urging the inclusion of a water icon on the MyPlate graphic for years. Almost 80 Members of Congress urged its inclusion as well in a late 2019 letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), and IBWA will continue to work with USDA, HHS, and Congress to encourage adding a water icon to MyPlate.
The next IBWA fly in will occur on Wednesday, June 7, as part of the Annual Hill Day. More information on how to register to participate in this Hill Day event will be available soon.

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In July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Marketplace enrollees would be able to auto-enroll in 2015. This means that consumers will not have to fill out a new application or go back through Healthcare.gov to renew their individual health insurance coverage. The final rules on Marketplace auto enrollment were released at the beginning of the month. While auto enrollment was intended to make things easier for Marketplace consumers, industry experts warn that it could lead to unforeseen premium increases. This article contains an overview of the final rules on Marketplace auto enrollment.
The Final Rules on Marketplace Auto Enrollment
Under the new auto enrollment ruling, Marketplace enrollees who do not indicate otherwise will be re-enrolled in their current Marketplace plan on December 15, 2014. This delay in re-enrollment will give consumers additional time during open enrollment to explore their health insurance options.
Consumers who are auto enrolled will be able to keep their 2014 premium tax credits, so long as they checked the box on their original application to give consent to the IRS to view their tax returns, and their income has not changed significantly.
If an enrollee’s plan is not offered on the Marketplace this year, but is being offered outside of the Marketplace, they will be automatically enrolled in the plan outside of the Marketplace.
Additionally, if the enrollee’s policy has been cancelled altogether, they will be automatically enrolled in a different plan of the same metallic tier and insurance company.
If the insurance company does not offer a different plan of the same metallic tier, the consumer will be enrolled in a plan one metallic tier higher than their previous plan.
If that is not an option, the enrollee’s coverage will be renewed in “any other plan offered under the product in which the enrollee’s current QHP (Qualified Health Plan) is offered in which the enrollee is eligible to enroll.”
If the enrollee’s premium increases, they are automatically enrolled for the price of the premium increase.
How to Avoid Surprise Premium Increases
Since the premium tax credits are based on household income, family size and region, enrollees should report any changes to ensure that their 2015 premium tax credit estimate is accurate.
As the Marketplace enters the second year of operation, more major health insurance carriers are entering the Marketplace or expanding their presence in the Marketplace. For enrollees, this news means more individual health plans to choose from and more competition in many of the state Marketplaces. This increased competition among carriers will help to keep rates down in 2015. To avoid surprise premium increases due to automatic enrollment, Marketplace enrollees should:
Consider their options before opting for auto-enrollment
Contact the Marketplace to update them about any changes in personal, household, or financial details
Shop around to see if any of the new plans available are better suited to their financial or healthcare needs.


text: It's been slow going over the last few days but the painting is beginning to take shape. I have a little more work to do on the basket next to the chair but other than this I just have the fireplace and people left to paint. Its so hard to get a true reflection of the painting on the screen. Some of the smoky atmosphere is lost in the photo above and the colours are slightly off but I hope you get the idea. Multiple glazes really help to create distance and atmosphere but its so hard to photograph.


Abstract: Nowadays security is a vital issue in our day to day life. In the present world, crime becomes increasing and people want to secure their asset at their house.
In this situation, an owner wants an advance technology so that he doesn’t worry about the assets when he doesn’t present in his house. This paper discusses about a simple but very effective technique that can be applied into home security. SMS based security box reduce the rate of the crime and secure our assets. The box is designed in such a way that when someone except the owner opens the box it will send an SMS (Short Messaging System) to the owner mobile using the GSM (Global System for Mobile) module.
Main motive about this paper is to make a low-cost security box but its benefit will be high.Introduction:In the modern age of digital technology, the security system is one of the important topics. First, what do we understand the word ‘security system’? Security means the degree of defense against damages, risk, loss and crime 1. It is a form of protection structures and processes.
A security system provides us a form of protection that ensures the safety and security of the assets when you are at the home or out of the home.Most of the security systems available in current, needed wiring, expensive, complex mechanism, bulky sized and many other problems 2. Hence, an easy and comprehensive portable and simple security system should be developed to fill up those loophole gaps. The implementation of this paper is to provide the user a security box which is cheap in price, low weight. The system alerts the user through SMS instantly when someone opens the box before the given time.The main focuses of this security system are to providing security when the user is away from home or his working places. In GSM mobile technology SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a technique that can perform anywhere whenever it needed 3. As the message can send quickly, accurately and at a low cost, so here chose the GSM module.
Reasons for choosing GSM module are, GSM technology takes input signal from machinery to output message on device 5. That means that after detection of any intrusion GSM module will active. In the system, SMS facility will be very effective, where information or alert message sent by the GSM module and those information or alert message received by the user.
The home security system is different types of sensor-related home security, keypad based security, Figure print, Palmprint and so much 4. But after so many research I chose GSM based home security because it is better than the other all as it is easy to install and having a very low cost. Besides wireless technology is used and very popular to control home security systems instead of wired topological connection and nowadays almost all the people using mobile phone so using this system user will not have to carry or buy any additional device to monitor their house.When the owner of the box away from the home or industry, all the sensors are activated by switching on the Security system. Whenever an intruder tries to open the box before the time owner set then the LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensor will activate and make an alert sound using the buzzer and at the meantime send an SMS to the owner of that box using the GSM module. Seeing the SMS, the owner understand that someone tries to open her box. On the other hand, after the fixed time (user set the time before closing the box) the box will automatically open.
Here, Arduino Uno controls all the system. The concept is easy and the security system is new, unique and more reliable than other automatic security systems. Also, this system is portable, easy to install, reasonable price and can be used in any environment.Conclusion:In the present situation, people getting more concerned to secure their house from unauthorized people. SMS based security system implemented in an easy method and is very easy to use in homes, offices and so on.
It is possible to develop and implement the system in a limited budget, low power conception, compact in size and user-friendly. As the user can monitor premises from anywhere in real time it increases the safety of the private premises. As long as the mobile communication network is present user get an alert message through the GSM technology. Methodology:According to the hardware design, the system and functional block diagram are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. System block diagram showing how all the components are interrelated to each other and the functional block diagram show the components work. Flowchart of the Total System:The flow chart of the total system is shown in Figure 3. Here we clearly show how the total system will run and the process of the security in step by step.


Trump Hits Bush For 9/11: "The World Trade Center Came Down During His Time" |
In an interview with Bloomberg, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took a shot at former President George W. Bush because the 9/11 attacks took place under his watch.
"Say what you want, the World Trade Center came down during his time," Trump told Bloomberg News in an interview.
STEPHANIE RUHLE, BLOOMBERG: In order to be the President of the United ... (more)
100% accurate, even if you believe the official story of 911, the government had trillions of dollars to prevent such an attack and failed to do so. - Chris
L.P.D.: Libertarian Police Department|
Very funny, despite being a straw man.
VIDEO: Hillary Supporters Think a 'White Privilege Tax' Is a Good Idea|
Hillary Clinton supporters think that a ‘white privilege tax' is a real policy, and what's more they support it, saying that taxing just white people and redistributing the money among minority communities is a good idea.
Political activist Mark Dice went out on the street in San Diego, California to seek out Hillary supporters' opinions, telling them that Clinton plans on impleme... (more)
Hillary Supporters Like Trump's Tax Plan When Told It's Hillary's|
Another enlightening video showing us the brilliance of the "average" American.
VIDEO: Americans Sign Petition Calling For 'Ban On Talking About Politics & Religion in Public'|
Political prankster Mark Dice asks beachgoers in San Diego, California if they'll sign his petition to ban talking about politics and religion at the beach. This is part of Mark's Man on the Street Monday series where each week he interacts with the insane public to monitor the zombie Apocalypse with basic questions about current events and history, and prank petitions nobody in their right mind... (more)
Reality Check: Marijuana Did Not Kill Carly Fiorina's Daughter|
Carly Fiorino claimed in the CNN debate that drug addiction killed her daughter and then stated that marijuana is not safer than alcohol... but Reality Check, marijuana had nothing to do with her daughter's death... but alcohol did.
Ahmed Mohamed: Handcuffed for Making a Clock?|
On Monday 9/14, Ahmed Mohammed, a 14-year-old Texan kid, made the national headlines after he was suspended from school for bringing an alarm clock he had supposedly built himself. Later Barack Obama tweeted "Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. It's what makes America great." As is to be expected, there is far more to this... (more)
VIDEO: Californians Sign Petition To Support "Obama's Plan To Nuke The HEART Of North Korea"|
Mark Dice asks Californians if they will sign a petition supporting "Obama's plan" to preemptively nuke "the heart of North Korea" in order to "liberate" the people of the country from the tyranny of Kim Jong-un. The results will make you laugh... and cry.
Police Supporter Arrested For Vandalizing Own Truck And Blaming It On "Black Lives Matter"|
|Whitney, TX – A man who accused Black Lives Matter activists of vandalizing and spray-painting his car was recently arrested because police believe that he vandalized the car himself to stage a hoax and to scam his insurance company. Scott Lattin, a self-described supporter of police, reported earlier this month that his truck was torn apart and tagged with the phrase “Black Lives Matter.” Lattin alleged that his vehicle was targeted because he had a number of pro-police stickers and symbols dis... (more) |
Video: Americans Unaware 'Richard Nixon' Is Not Currently Running For President|
Does Richard Nixon have a chance at becoming the republican nominee for the presidency? Average 'Mericans weigh in!
Florida Man Indicted for Telling Informant to Carry Out 9/11 Bombing|
|20-year-old Joshua Ryne Goldberg of Orange Park, Florida, was arrested and indicted today on charges of “distributing information relating to explosives,” related to a non-existent bomb plot against the 9/11 memorial in Kansas City.|
Goldberg, who on Twitter pretended to be a Lebanese refugee living in Australia, was in contact with an FBI informant online, an... (more)


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Intravenous levetiracetam compared with intravenous phenytoin: an observational study to monitor side effect profile, efficacy by number of seizures, and tolerability in an inpatient population.
Phase of Trial: Phase IV
Latest Information Update: 08 Jun 2016
At a glance
- Drugs Levetiracetam (Primary) ; Levetiracetam (Primary) ; Phenytoin; Phenytoin
- Indications Seizures
- Focus Adverse reactions
- 27 Jun 2012 Results published in Epilepsia.
- 24 Feb 2009 New trial record


Trade rumors have been swirling about Albert Pujols all year. From the onset, one of the most persistent has Albert going to the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs, on the other-hand, have been seeking to unload Carlos Zambrano, despite the fact that he's got some great career numbers: 122 wins, 78 losses, and a 3.55 earned run average. Zambrano has also been a consistent caustic clubhouse persona.
It's no secret that they've been disappointed with the overall offensive showing of Carlos Pena, especially after giving the veteran first-baseman a wheelbarrow full of money this past off season.
Pena owns 17 homers, 44 RBI and an OPS of .800 so far, but he also has put up an embarrassing .219 batting average and has fanned 79 times in 79 games.
Although the Cubs are 39-50 as of this writing,11 games off the pace and looking as if there'll be an impending fire-sale any moment, let's ponder for a moment, a swap between the Cardinals and Cubs.......say Zambrano and Pena for Pujols (with the obligatory ancillary throw-ins).
Here's what such a deal does for both sides. Albert, before breaking his wrist, was hitting .279 with 17 home runs, 52 runs scored and 45 RBI in 73 games.
You can almost hear Cubs fans salivating at having Pujols nestled in the middle of a batting order, surrounded by Aramis Ramirez, Reed Johnson, Marlon Byrd, Jeff Baker, Starlin Castro, and Alfonso Soriano.
All but Ramirez and Soriano are above .300. Ramirez is closing in at .292 for the moment.
It would give the Cardinals another powerful (albeit streaky) left-handed bat to go with Jon Jay, Colby Rasmus, and the switch-hitting Lance Berkman.
It would also allow the Cards to move the versatile Berkman back to the outfield to replace the injured Allen Craig.
Zambrano's current record is 6-4 to go with a slightly elevated ERA of 4.34, 75 strikeouts and a WHIP (walks and hits divided by innings pitched) of 1.37 in 112 innings of work covering 18 starts.
He's averaging a little over 6.2 innings per start. He's also outhitting Pena by far, sporting a .313 average. The pitching-starved Cubs could ill afford to lose Zambrano's arm without a hot pitching prospect being part of the deal.
However, Zambrano's past tantrums haven't played well in the media nor endeared him to his teammates.
The lure of Pujols is strong and the Cubs would have a mighty formidable lineup with his presence. The Bruins would lose nothing defensively. Pujols is a Gold Glover at first (he's made three errors in seven contests at third). The Cubs would certainly begin to resemble the 1961 NL Champion Cincinnati Reds.
That team could score runs in double digits each game, but their pitching staff would give up runs in double digits, too. Frank Robinson once remarked that he and his teammates had to outslug the opposition to win.
The pitching-rich Cardinals would gain a solid, dependable arm in Zambrano and maybe, just maybe, manager Tony La Russa's no-nonsense handing of his players would keep Zambrano staid.
Going to a contending team would have a soothing effect on Carlos' fragile nerves as well. Albert had been allegedly holding discussions with Cubs' GM Jim Hendry earlier this season. There is much to like in such a move.
But, the keys to this deal hinge on locking Albert up with a long-term deal and also getting some young phenom arms as part of the trade. Overall, it might give the NL Central a little better balance.


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“I used to love Matt and Kim back when they were jamming Brooklyn art school parties, but ever since they sold out to Bacardi, I just can’t listen to them anymore.”
We’ve all heard something like this before — some Pabst swilling douche in a wolf t-shirt talking endless shit about a formerly-obscure-turned-popular band for no other reason than they’ve tasted commercial success.
I consider it the worst flavor of hipster hypocrisy, but the thing is, I just realized that I’m guilty of it too.
Not with my music, though — with my porn.
Now that she’s gone mainstream, Sasha Grey just doesn’t do it for me anymore.
I was flicking my clit to Sasha back when she was trading spit in Razordolls (look it up, bitches — anything by Jack the Zipper. Trust me, it’s the hottest lo-fi art porn ever made.)
Then Sasha broke like a Kmart condom, and suddenly she was everywhere. Industry awards, music videos, and scenester spreads for American Apparel, Vice Magazine, and Terry Richardson. All of it, dull-eyed and garish.
And so now, I’m the hypocrite:
“I used to love Sasha Grey back when she was jamming cocks up her ass in gonzo porn, but ever since she sold out to Soderbergh, I just can’t get off to her anymore.”


Air Conditioners, ceiling fans and coolers are constantly used to combat uncomfortable ambient conditions for a large part of
the year in most places in India. AC penetration, in particular, is poised to grow significantly, contributing to increased peak demand, emissions and overall energy consumption. With extreme heat, areas of high relative humidity, and a significant portion of the population with limited means for active space cooling, how can thermal comfort be provided to all in an affordable and sustainable fashion?
The 'Thermal Comfort for All' report prepared by the Coalition provides a holistic view on sustainable and smart space cooling strategies and recommends the adoption of the Lean, Mean and Green approach for providing affordable thermal comfort to all.


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Good points Tim. I think steel should be galvanized to avoid rust, but welding galvanized steel requires paint over the welds. Perhaps a prefabricated structure with the right dimensions already exists, would be galvanized, and we could just bolt it together.
We might want to consider not permanently attaching the roofing material, so if they do blow off again they don’t take the structure with it.
I suspect cheap metal roofing would suffice since nobody’s going to care how loud it is when it rains, nor will they care about the lack of insulation. If it blows off it would be cheap to replace.
I assume not having walls ends up making the roof act as a sail.


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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Stop applauding. I haven’t gone green just yet. I’m referring to finding new life in dead ideas. Remember all those notebooks I keep talking about, with bits and pieces of stories and books in them that were abandoned for one reason or another and then got stuffed into my closet? The ones that make it tough to get to my shoes? They can be reused, recycled, refurbished, cannibalized. All it takes is the right inspiration.
I might finish a few of these stories someday. Some are better off left abandoned. Others make me shake my head and go, “What the hell was I thinking back then?” For some, the time just wasn’t right. Or maybe it was the right idea, just the wrong execution.
When I do my periodic inventories, I mostly look for half-finished stuff that I can get back to. I’m lazy by nature—that’s why finishing anything takes me so long—and these are the easiest to work on. That’s not to say I discount the rest of it. There might be a scene or an idea or a character or a couple of lines I can use in something else, or use as the jumping-off point for a whole new story.
That’s the beauty of writing: all those words never go to waste. Even that piece of crap you scribbled in a white heat at 4 in the morning after you had that really freaky dream serves a purpose. I believe you can learn more from bad writing than you can from good. Good writing is tough to emulate. Bad writing can be repurposed into another story to become better writing.
This is great if you decide you want to write a series. What concepts, characters or throwaways can be built on to create additional books? Maybe that fragment you tucked away in a notebook, the one that didn’t go anywhere, would go someplace if married to your current WIP. Mashing an old idea with a couple of new ones might just be the thing to kick-start that plot that’s giving you trouble. Pretty much anything can be dressed up and reused. This is why a lot of us have drawers with old screws and buttons in them, and why I have stacks of spiral notebooks cluttering up my closet.
Not that I need more things to work on—I’ve got about four in the pipeline already—but the other day I had an idea. Back when Dorchester still existed in the publishing world, they briefly ran a line of quasi-SF romances. I decided to take a shot at this. Science fiction/fantasy with romance attached is what I like to do.
The project did not go at all well. I suspect the reason was the POV. I kept hearing my female protag’s voice in first person. In a romance, that means I’d have to write first-person sex scenes. I struggle with writing sex scenes, period. Do one in first person? Oy. There are writers out there who can pull it off with panache, but I’m not one of them.
The concept was fine, and I had a nice twisty mystery plot in mind, and a workable quasi-SF element, and a character with a problem and a hunky guy to help her, but I couldn’t make it come together, and I think that fear was the problem. Into the closet it went.
That was then. This is last weekend. I was wandering the YA section of Barnes and Noble, noting the plethora of young adult novels and wishing I had a workable concept so I could join in the fun, when it suddenly hit me: I’ve got that abandoned romance sitting in the closet. The quasi-SF setting would fit right in with modern YA subgenres. Just make the protags about five years younger and ditch the sex and I’ve got a New Adult novel. I can even keep the first person POV. Why didn’t I think of this before?
Because I wasn’t reading Young Adult before, other than Harry Potter. Since the time I set the romance aside, I’ve had a chance to read some of the better, or at least popular, representations of the genre as it currently stands. I believe I could recycle this story into a decent YA/NA novel. The basic idea was sound; I just targeted the wrong genre.
Now I’ll have to root through all those notebooks and see if I can dig up the couple of chapters I completed and see what I can do with them. While I’m at it, maybe I’ll exhume the remains of that fairy tale/Western I started. My haphazard research dug up a market it might work for. This, in addition to the other stuff I’m currently working on, should keep me busy for awhile.
Where do I get my ideas? Out of my “ditch this crap” files. Sometimes hoarding can be a positive thing. You never know what’s in there, waiting for a new coat of paint. Besides, it’s a good excuse to read instead of writing. Told you I was lazy.


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The four page content evaluation has been extremely helpful for me, as have the attached worksheets for characterization and story structure. I’ve already fleshed out my characters more thanks to her assessment. The developmental edit is wonderful, pointing out weaknesses in characterization, plot, logic, and world building consistency, showing me what works and what doesn’t.
I needed help establishing a plan for marketing, and I'm so thankful to have my market narrowed!
You pinpointed areas I could either delete or elaborate on, and targeted areas of weakness I can improve on while affirming me in the areas I was successful in. This is so helpful both in polishing a manuscript and growing as a writer!Anyone who would appreciate input on plot and world-building in particular will benefit from your expertise!

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Photos of the day - April 21, 2013
Two women applaud after the arrest of a suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings in Watertown, Mass., Friday, April 19, 2013. Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer, injured a transit officer in a firefight and threw explosive devices at police during their getaway attempt. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
A collection of some of the best photos of the day, from throughout the world.
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