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- The No. 15 Sooners (29-11) begin a five-game home stand on Tuesday against Dallas Baptist (23-16) at 7 p.m. The two met earlier this season on March 9 in Dallas and OU topped the Patriots, 8-4. The Sooners have won five straight games in the series.
- OU is 5-5 in the last 10 games and is ranked as high as No. 15 this week by the NCBWA poll (No. 18 - USA Today/ESPN Coaches', No. 20-Collegiate Baseball and No. 24-Baseball America). After 40 games, OU has equaled the start from last season with 29 wins. That squad finished with a 43-20 overall record, including a No. 7 national seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- Dallas Baptist, an independent, returns 20 letterwinners from the 2009 club that was 38-17 overall. The Patriots are 0-4 against the Big 12 this season with five contests remaining (Oklahoma, Texas A&M-3, and Baylor). DBU is 6-4 in its last 10 games after registering a 2-1 series win at Seattle over the weekend. The Patriots are 6-8 away from home in 2010.
- Starter: LHP Aaron Gilbreath (1-1, 4.02 ERA)
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One of the four major metropolitan cities in the country, and a very important port city essential for trade routes from all over the world, Chennai (erstwhile Madras) is a city of rich merchants and businessmen. Moreover, the IT industry has also gained a vast momentum in the city, making it a hub of IT professionals working in various MNCs. With the pay scale this section of the society in Chennai has, there is a growing demand of luxurious housing options.
The first preference was the luxurious bungalows, which due to lack of space were limited and were booked too quickly. Now the people are turning to the second feasible option, luxurious apartments in residential cities like Old Mahabalipuram.
If you’re looking for a similar apartment to make it your home, we have a good news for you. A reputed builder, Pacifica Companies, credited with some of the most spectacular estates in the United States, is now coming up with similar towers in various cities of India, including Vadodara, Pune and Chennai.
Twin towers called “Happiness Tower” and “Pride Tower” have already been laid down near Old Mahabalipuram Road. Flats in OMR are being presumed to be amazing.
Some amenities being offered by the world class builders in their Chennai Project include;
a. A fitness center: for the youth of the country, especially those working this hard, needs to maintain a good shape. This is why the towers by Pacifica Companies in Chennai plan to include a fitness centre with a swimming pool, a gym, badminton and squash courts and a spa. Other such facilities include a game room, a billiards table and a discotheque.
b. Cards room and multi-purpose hall: for the older, retired residents of the society, the builders seek to include a card room and a multi-purpose hall where they could come together to enjoy a peaceful activity.


Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear weapons program, says US intelligence
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Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear weapons program, U.S. news channel CNN reported on Nov. 4, citing U.S. intelligence officials.
According to CNN’s sources, Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials and with nuclear fuel fabrication.
It is noted the fuel could help Iran power its nuclear reactors and could potentially further shorten Iran’s so-called “breakout time” to create a nu-clear weapon.
According to CNN, it is not clear whether Russia has agreed to help as the Kremlin has long been outwardly opposed to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
On Nov. 1, CNN reported that Iran is preparing to send Russia approximately 1,000 additional weapons to use in its war against Ukraine, including short-range ballistic missiles and more attack drones.
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov earlier warned that Russia could deploy Iranian missiles against Ukraine as early as November.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Nov. 3 that Iran’s plans to supply Russia with drones and ballistic missiles are unacceptable.
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Phoenix Contact Rack-mount industrial PC
This 19-in rack-mount industrial PC (IPC) comes in both 2U and 4U form factors. The IPC line relies on fourth-generation Intel processors to provide the computing power to capture, measure, visualize and process large volumes of data. The machines have RAM capacities of up to 16 GB and data storage of up to 4 TB. They feature PCI/PCIe slots for expansion. A redundant array of independent disks support (0/1/5) helps to ensure system availability and data security. Two or three hot-swap drives are built in. The lockable front cover prevents unauthorized access.


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One resolution we should all make for this new year is to stop comparing ourselves to others. Whether it is the social media account we follow or the advertisements in our inbox, sometimes our inner voices whisper that who we are or what we have is not enough. Our inner voices say things like, “If only I were a little more (fill in the blank), then I’d be happier.” When we begin to believe these lies, we put ourselves in a position of endless striving for something we can’t attain. How do we stop comparing and keep the lies from trickling in and taking over our everyday decisions?
When you choose to believe the lies that who you are or what you have is not enough, you set yourself up for discontentment. Unrealistic expectations lead you into disappointment and depression. This is not who you are meant to be. Stop comparing yourself to others. Guard your mind and heart with the truth and reject any thought that says otherwise. Here are 3 lies to watch out for and 3 truths that will leave you feeling confident and free.
If only I were…
When this lie is whispered into your conscience, it alters how you act in order to be more like others. When you are trying to be more like someone else, you’re being less like you. It’s exhausting to maintain ideals that aren’t authentically yours.
But the truth is, you don’t have to change who you are to be worthy of love. You are enough in this moment—and you always have been.
If only I had…
Truthfully, you’re not the only one who has ever felt disappointed in your circumstances at some point or another. However, this lie prohibits you from enjoying time with the people around you and leaves you discontent with what you have. When you assign your happiness to the people in your life or your possessions, you’ll find that they can’t measure up to your expectations.
But the truth is, the people in your life and the things that you have are a gift that you can choose to be thankful for.
If only I could…
This lie goes deeper than a search for happiness into a search for value. When you place your value in what you do, you rely on something that can change at any moment. This lie tells you that your worth doesn’t extend past your abilities.
But the truth is, you always have something to offer the world and most of the time, it’s not what you do, but who you are.
When you combat the comparison mentality by rehearsing these truths, you will find true joy in the here and now. You will experience the freedom to run your race and run it well. Be empowered in knowing that you can offer your authentic self to the world. It takes a great amount of courage, but the freedom on the other side is worth it.
What are some truths we can speak over ourselves today?

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Worldwide consumer spending on mobile games optimized for Apple's iOS has eclipsed total spending on titles for dedicated gaming handhelds like the Sony PSP and Nintendo 3DS, according to a new report issued by researcher IDC and mobile analytics firm App Annie.
Apple is expanding its App Store guidelines to restrict third-party iOS applications that allow users to recommend apps to their friends, PocketGamer reports.
An iOS game available for download from Apple's App Store contains an embedded Trojan horse, Macworld reports.
Daily downloads from Apple's App Store held relatively steady in March, according to mobile user acquisition platform Fiksu.
Four months after Apple removed the popular AppShopper price tracker tool from its App Store, the application is once again available for download from the digital marketplace, this time with a focus on social discovery.
No matter what happens with AppGratis and Apple's App Store, developer opinion online is decidedly mixed about the tactics being taken by both sides.
AppGratis is building an HTML5-based web application in a move to continue its mobile app discovery and deals service free from restrictions imposed by Apple.
Apple's App Store generated revenues 2.6x greater than the rival Google Play storefront during the first quarter of 2013, down from a multiple of 4x during the fourth quarter of 2012, analytics provider App Annie reports.
A document obtained by Business Insider indicates that AppGratis charged iOS developers large sums of cash to vault their applications to the top of Apple's App Store download rankings.
AppGratis has launched an online petition in an effort to persuade Apple to restore its iOS application discovery service to the App Store.


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I’m lucky to live and work in this place. New Yorkers bitch and gripe about the cost of living and the crazies roaming the streets; the bugs and the stink of trash in summer; the obnoxious consumption and the corporate dominion; the trust-fund hipsters and the must-see hotspots gone bust in six months; the cab drivers that will mow you down and the unhelmeted amateurs who give us Citybikers a bad name; the human tangle of Time Square and the concrete jungle of midtown; the velvet ropes and bottle service and potholed streets and bad plumbing…
You get the picture.
But I wouldn’t live anywhere else (least of all, Brooklyn––don’t get me started!) This is where I’m meant to be. New York is my muse.
I teach a group of midwestern fashion students who believe this is where they’re meant to be too. When they graduate. But first they’re here:
No, not bad either.
This is the fairy godmother who whisks them away Cinderella-like to the Big Apple and to me.
New York becomes their muse too.
She is my boss, Young Kim. Here’s what she does…


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Hurried out to work after that. Work was very busy and very tiring. Cashiering takes a lot out of me. I never know what to say to people, even when they say I'm doing fine. My register suddenly stopped ringing items two hours before I finished, too. It wouldn't even weigh produce. I moved to another register after I finished one order. Thank heavens it died by 3:30, allowing me to hurry off with no relief.
Took the long way home down Nicholson Road. The weather was too beautiful not to. Sun warmed my back as I made my way around the traffic near the opening of the Audubon Crossings Shopping Center, but the air wasn't smothering, nor was it burning hot. It was the right kind of hot for mid-August. Recent storms really helped the plant life here. Gardens abound with late summer flowers; emerald green leaves waved in the breezes.
Arrived home to a full driveway and a fuller pool. Our cousin Amber - the daughter of Uncle Ken's son Mark - and her pre-teen daughters Ella and Lilly and toddler son Timmy joined Jodie and Rose and her tribe. My next-door neighbor brought around her new Great Dane puppy later, to the delight of the kids who ran out of the pool to pet him. I changed into my bathing suit, then played "mama and baby dolphin" with Finley for a while. By the time I got out, the older kids jumped in. I relaxed on lawn chairs and laughed at their antics.
Tried writing when I got in, but I was too tired. Opted for another cast album while I ate leftovers for dinner and made Cinnamon Roll Cake instead. Carnival! is the full musical stage version of the sweetly whimsical semi-musical film Lili. The story remains the same - a waif (Anna Maria Albergheti) is taken in by the circus when she interacts with the puppet show, thinking they're real. The bitter puppeteer Paul (Jerry Orbach) loves her but doesn't know how to say it, but Lili has a crush on the handsome magician Marco (James Mitchell). Charming and gentle, and a huge favorite of mine. I'm especially fond of Lili's "Beautiful Candy" and "Love Makes the World Go 'Round" with the puppets and Paul's ballads, "She's My Love" and "I've Got to Find a Reason."
Finished the night on YouTube, watching flop game shows in honor of Whew! debuting on Buzzr next month. I've featured Whew! a few times on this blog. It's about as peculiar of a game show as you can get, and probably one of the most complicated games out there. One player has to figure out what's the wrong word in a statement. If they get it right, they charge on to the next level. The other player can place blocks on a question to hold them back for a few seconds. If they win, they run "The Gauntlet," answering more questions listed on 10 "villain" figures designed by Hanna-Barbara. It's as strange as it sounds, but a heck of a lot of fun to watch.
I discussed the 1983 Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour when the owner of the Match Game Productions channel started posting the episodes two weeks ago. The show was a surprise hit for Buzzr despite its hour run time and notorious reputation. The celebrities are frequently from NBC shows of the early 80's no one heard of then, let alone now. Jon Bauman is a hilarious panelist, but he has neither the drive nor the authority to keep the celebrities in line during Hollywood Squares. And truth be told, the shows are two entirely different beasts and really don't work together. That said, the Match Game half is still funny, and we do get a showcase for comedians like Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, and Howie Mandel who appeared on no other version of either show.
Hollywood Connection from 1977 has similar problems. It's a pretty obvious Match Game clone, right down to the orange set and drunk celebrities answering innuendo-laden questions. Amiable Jim Lange is a fine host, but he lacks Gene Rayburn's charisma and hammy acting ability.
Most short-lived game shows from the 50's and 60's were erased...but we do have an episode of Missing Links. A distinguished person reads a story with a blank at the end. Three celebrities have to guess the blank. No wonder it didn't last. It's deadly dull. Dick Clark tries to jazz up the proceedings.
Couch Potatoes is a syndicated variation on Remote Control from 1989. Same idea - people guess TV trivia in someone's basement - but this time, it's male vs female teams rather than three separate contestants. We also occasionally get a guest who explains a question. Marc Summers handles the far less messy proceedings.
The most recent show I covered is 1 Vs 100. Bob Saget hosted the original 2008 network version of this Who Wants to Be a Millionaire clone. In this case, the contestant isn't going up against just tough questions. They also have to deal with 100 experts answering the same question. If they can stump so many experts, they win money. Slow-moving but suspenseful, I can understand why Game Show Network attempted a short-lived revival a few years later.
While you wait for the arrival of Whew!, check out more of the most unusual flop games to ever grace the small screen. (Missing Links comes with its original commercials; Hollywood Connection has the commercials from its Game Show Network run. And warning about Missing Links - the copy is in terrible shape, complete with numbers running on the bottom. Considering the show's age, we're lucky to have it at all.)

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An impact weapon includes a long straight shaft and a handle with two forwardly angled arm members extending laterally therefrom. One arm member is slightly arcuate to facilitate the transfer of the weapon from the offensive position, wherein the weapon is grasped by the handle, to a defensive position wherein the weapon is grasped by the other arm member which is substantially straight thereby providing a "pistol-grip" like hold. The weapon is unitary in construction. The arm members and handle have flared striking heads to allow for pressure compliance techniques with a reduced risk of puncture wounds.
1. An impact weapon comprising a unitary body including an elongated shaft having first and second opposite end portions and a longitudinal axis therebetween, a slightly curved first elongate arm member having an end connected to and extending laterally from said shaft and a free end and having a longitudinal axis therebetween, said first arm member being located spaced remotely from said first end portion of said shaft to define said first end portion and substantially longer than said second end portion, said second end portion being adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user to dispose said first end portion forwardly from a user, a straight second elongate arm member connected to and extending laterally from said shaft and a free end and having a longitudinal axis therebetween, said second arm member being located on said shaft substantially opposite from said first member, each said are member being oriented with respect to said shaft such that respective said longitudinal axis of each said arm member defines an angle with said longitudinal axis of said shaft of less than ninety degrees, said ends of said first and second members being rigidly attached to said shaft rearwardly of respective said free end with respect to said first portion when said first portion is positioned forwardly from a user.
2. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said first arm member includes a curved shape for ready engagement with a thumb of a user for rotational movement of said weapon about a thumb of a user between offensive and defensive positions of said weapon.
3. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said second arm member is greater in length than said first arm member.
4. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein each said arm member free end is enlarged with respect to a cross-sectional area of said arm member for use in striking an opponent.
5. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said second end portion of said shaft includes an end enlarged with respect to a cross-sectional area of said shaft for use in striking an opponent.
6. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein each said arm member and said second end portion includes an end enlarged with respect to a cross-sectional area of said arm member for use in striking an opponent.
7. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein a cross-sectional area of said second member is greater than a cross-sectional area of said first end portion.
8. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said second end portion is formed to fit a human hand to provide for use as a handle.
9. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said body further includes a flared element integral to and between said second arm member and said first end portion to adapt said second arm member for grasping by a human hand.
10. The impact weapon as defined in claim 1 wherein said first arm member is formed to be arcuate in shape to facilitate rapid rotational movement of said weapon from an offensive position to a defensive position by a user.
11. An impact weapon comprising a unitary body including a handle portion and an elongate shaft portion extending therefrom, said handle portion including a short elongate second shaft adapted to be held to use said weapon in an offensive manner with said shaft portion forward of said handle portion and a first and second arm member, said first arm member extending laterally outwardly, said second arm member being substantially straight and extending laterally outwardly and adapted to be held in the hand of a user to use said weapon in a defensive position, with said shaft portion being held rearwardly of said handle portion, said arm members being located adjacent said handle to facilitate rapid movement of said weapon from said offensive position to said defensive position, said first arm member is formed to be arcuate in shape to facilitate rapid rotational movement of said weapon about the thumb of a user between said offensive and defensive positions.
12. The impact weapon as defined in claim 11 wherein said first arm member is formed to be arcuate in shape to facilitate rapid rotational movement of said weapon about the thumb of a user between said offensive and defensive positions.
13. The impact weapon as defined in claim 11 wherein each said arm member has a free end that is enlarged with respect to a cross-sectional area of said arm member for use in striking an opponent.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to impact weapons for use by law enforcement officials and particularly to nightsticks and riot batons and the like.
2. Prior Art
A wide variety of impact weapons such as clubs, riot batons, nightsticks and the like are known to the prior art. Many of these devices consist of a long rod-like element with a hand grip at one end such as a nightstick. A transverse handle may extend from the body in the proximity of the grip in a device known as a side handle baton. Both a straight nightstick and the side handle baton have advantages and disadvantages. Generally speaking, the straight stick is a superior striking tool and thus is principally an offensive weapon. The side handle baton on the other hand can be held in a manner to provide a blocking or defensive capability. However, even a skilled user cannot readily shift use of the weapon between offensive and defensive modes of operation. In addition, neither weapon is effective at close range where modern nerve pressure point pain compliance techniques can be used. Also, both weapons are rather large and cumbersome and thus are difficult to carry. The result is that some users may simply not carry the device. In an attempt to deal with the size and weight problem, some manufacturers have compromised by making batons that are hollow or collapsible. This approach simply results in a baton that is not adequate for use in the field.
Examples of the prior art include the police club of U.S. Pat. No. 3,944,226; the short impact weapon disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,052,063, which provides for use in close combat but does not have offensive capability; an attempt to improve the handles on a side handle baton in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,109,912; 4,132,409; 4,203,599; 4,667,958; and 4,703,932; the night stick in U.S. Pat. No. 4,283,051; the collapsible baton in U.S. Pat. No. 4,492,377; and finally, the complex assembly of U.S. Pat. No. 4,655,456 which provides a baton-like alternative embodiment but without providing a structure that allows for quick movement between offensive and defensive use.
What is desirable in an impact weapon is a device that provides for rapid conversion of the weapon from an offensive striking tool capable of delivering energy transfer to a chosen defensive tool that can be held against the arm to provide for a solid barrier between the user and an attacker. The device should also provide for effective use in close quarters at the very closest body position. Furthermore, the device should be of reduced size and be of unitary construction to eliminate the possibility of breakage. None of the prior art impact weapons provides for all the necessary requirements, being defective in one or more areas discussed above.
In one aspect of the present invention there is provided an impact weapon made from a unitary body including an elongated shaft having first and second opposite end portions and a longitudinal axis therebetween, a first elongate arm member having an end connected to and extending laterally from the shaft and a free end, the first arm member being located spaced remotely from the first end portion of the shaft to define the first end portion as substantially longer than the second end portion. The second end portion of the shaft is adapted to be gripped by a hand of a user to dispose the first end portion forwardly from a user. A second elongate arm member is connected to and extends laterally from the shaft and a free end, the second arm member being located on the shaft substantially opposite from the first member, each arm member being oriented with respect to the shaft such that the respective longitudinal axis of each the arm member defines an angle with the longitudinal axis of the shaft of less than ninety degrees, the ends of the first and second members are attached to the shaft rearwardly of the free end.
Other aspects of the present invention are seen to include a weapon in which one arm member is adapted for rotational movement of the weapon about a thumb of a user between offensive and defensive positions of the weapon. The second arm member is greater in length than the first arm member and the free end of each arm member is enlarged for use in striking an opponent. The second end portion has greater diameter than the diameter of the first end portion and is formed to fit a human hand to provide for use as a handle. The body further includes a flared element integral to and between the second arm member and the first end portion to adapt the second arm member for grasping by a human hand. The first arm member is formed to be arcuate in shape to facilitate rapid rotational movement of the weapon from an offensive position to a defensive position by a user.
The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of this invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a side elevational view of the impact weapon in accord with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the weapon of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is another side elevational view of the weapon of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a top view of the weapon of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the weapon of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 illustrates the weapon of FIG. 1 being held in an offensive position; and
FIG. 7 illustrates the weapon of FIG. 1 being held in a defensive position.
Referring now to the drawings, the impact weapon in accord with the present invention is depicted at numeral 10 in FIGS. 1-3. In FIG. 2, all of the aspects of the impact weapon can be seen clearly. An elongated shaft or baton element 11 is connected to a shorter shaft or handle 12. A first arm member 13 extends laterally from the axis of the shafts 11 and 12 and is curved slightly to provide for a good grip by the user as will be described hereinbelow. A second arm member 14 is straight and positioned opposite first arm member 13 and extends at an angle from the axis of the shafts to provide for a "pistol-grip" shape as will be described. For providing a secure grip by the user in different modes, handle 12 has an enlarged diameter portion 16 which is positioned to be in the center of a user's hand in a first offensive position and a flared portion 17 is integral with second arm member 14 for a secure grip in a second defensive position. The handle 12, and each first and second arm member have slightly enlarged striking heads 15 on the free ends thereof that provide an impact surface that is blunt enough to prevent puncture wounds in use. The baton element 11 need not include a striking head for the reason that baton element 11 is generally not used for nerve pressure point operation.
FIG. 6 illustrates how the weapon 10 is held in the conventional club-like position for offensive purposes. The user's hand 20 grasps the handle 12 with the thumb 19 resting at the junction of baton element 11 and the first arm member 13. Movement of the weapon 10 from the offensive position of FIG. 6 to the defensive position of FIG. 7 is accomplished by holding the weapon 10 with the thumb 19. For example, when held in the left hand 20 as illustrated in FIG. 6, the weapon 10 is rotated inwardly and downwardly around first arm member 13 while being held with the thumb 19 and the fingers are moved to grasp second arm member 14 in a "pistol-grip" fashion with the index finger 21 extended on handle 12. The baton element 11 rests against the inner lower forearm 22 and is held there by pressure of the index finger 21 against the handle 12. The weapon 10 can then be used to provide offensive capability by forcing a striking head 15 against the body of an attacker. Importantly, greater force can be applied in this configuration than otherwise because the wrist is kept straight and thus the entire arm 22 is used to deliver a blow. Also, in this configuration, the weapon 10 can be used defensively to block blows by hand or by a weapon by simply rotating the arm to place baton 11 outwardly towards an opponent.
Openings 23 are provided in the striking heads as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 5 for the mounting of inserts (not shown) that may be required by departmental regulations to further reduce the risk of serious injury from contact with a respective head 15.
The weapon 10 is preferably a unitary structure made of metal, wood, plastic, or hard rubber. In addition, various materials can be used on the weapon to improve its effectiveness. For example, many materials can be used on handle 12 to improve the grip of the user. It is also possible that a wood or plastic model of the weapon could be loaded with an iron bar to increase rigidity and improve the overall weight and balance of the device.
For purposes of structural description, axis lines are shown in FIG. 2. Axis 24 represents the longitudinal axis of the weapon 10 which can be described as an elongated shaft divided into two end portions, 11 and 12, by the position of the two arm members, 13 and 14, which have a respective longitudinal axis 25 and 26. As can be seen from the drawing, the angle between the axis lines 25 or 26 and the body axis line 24 is less than 90 degrees as each arm member 13 and 14 is angled forwardly when the weapon 10 is held in an offensive position. This arrangement also provides for protection of the user's hand 20 against a wide variety of weapons such as knives.
Flange surface 27 is illustrated to point out that the particular construction of the weapon 10 provides that the handle 12 is of greater diameter than the baton element 11. The illustrated preferred embodiment of weapon 10 includes structural details, such as flange 27, that derive from the manufacturing process. For example, shaft 11 is shown as a round rod. It is to be understood, however, that the baton element 11 could be square or any other shape as desired.
Arm member 14 is long enough to provide for a full finger grip if desired. The surfaces of handle 12 and arm members 13 and 14 are slightly curved and smooth to provide a comfortable grip by the user in either an offensive or defensive position of the weapon 10. The striking head 15 on arm member 13 is shown as not perpendicular to the head on arm member 14. This arrangement is optional and other arrangements are possible as desired in the circumstances.
While the invention has been described with respect to certain specific embodiments, it will be appreciated that many modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is intended, therefore, by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.


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Tribune Co. of Chicago closed on its acqusition of several television stations formerly owned by Local TV Holdings LLC, including CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5, in northwest Arkansas.
KFSM announced Tribune's $2.7 billion deal in July. KFSM and its sister station, KXNW, were among 19 TV stations in 16 markets Tribune acquired.
"This is a historic day for Tribune and Local TV," Peter Liguori, Tribune’s president and CEO, said in a news release on Dec. 27. "Combining these two great media companies will deliver tremendous benefits for our viewers, advertisers, and most important, the communities we serve. This is a transformational acquisition for Tribune, providing us with significant scale to drive our business objectives and create substantial shareholder value."
Tribune now owns 39 TV stations across the country. Through shared services arrangements, it also controls three other Local TV stations owned by Dreamcatcher Broadcasting LLC.
Tribune also owns several newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and the Baltimore Sun.
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Variegated floss is used to create interesting effects and one-of-a-kind pictures. While you are always free to do as the spirit moves you, there are some more organised approaches. The following is one method, but is by no means the only one. For information on another, read DMC's pamphlet #15235 "Cross Stitch with Variegated Floss".
Remove the floss from the skein and wind it lengthwise around a yardstick. Those of you living in countries on the metric system might have to saw a few centimetres off the end of a meter stick. Carefully cut the floss at the middle and at each end, to give you four groups of floss. Two groups should be lighter and two should be darker, overall. Combine the two lighter groups together and consider them to be one group. Do the same with the two darker groups. As you stitch the design, complete each X as you go.

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Rod and Jovic Ching had their wedding by the Lorne beach front on an unpredictable Thursday afternoon. I thought that rain would definitely pour at the ceremony. The couple was hopeful that the day would clear by the ceremony’s 4:30 p.m. start time - and it did.
We ended up with a gorgeous ceremony.
The bride walked down the aisle to me singing 'A Thousand Years.' I sang ' All of Me' as they signed the register and the couple chose 'I love you Always Forever' as their recessional song.
During the reception at the View Lorne Hotel, I met such lovely people - my kababayans (fellow countrymen) from the Philippines. Some of the guests are mostly nurses just like Rod and Jovic. They also have parents and family visiting from the Philippines.
Thee party was spot on with speeches, to cake cutting ceremony, and Jovic's special dance number choreographed with her girlfriends for her new husband Rod. To say the least it was a long day of celebrations - some games, lots of dancing but most of it lighthearted fun.
Congratulations to the lovely couple Rod and Jovic. It was an absolute pleasure singing at your special day!
Hello, I'm Sharon Crossman, a wedding singer from Melbourne, Australia. I specialise in performing at church and civil ceremonies and drinks receptions.


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January 4, 2013
The Italian central bank has suspended all bank card payments in the Vatican, citing its failure to implement fully anti-money laundering legislation, Italian media report.
The Holy See was required to meet European Union safeguards on finances by the start of 2013.
Its failure means tourists will have to pay cash at its museums and shops.
This article was posted: Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:31 pm
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(cont...) Are drugs bad for a user? Many are yes. But the govt should not have the ability to stop someone from doing something solely because it harms the user. If a person wants to harm themselves with alcohol, heroin, meth, or frifried chicken, the government should not be able to stop them. The govt is not meant to protect a person from his or her self. It may be morally wrong to do drugs, but that alone is not enough to criminalize the behavior.
We need a more limited government, not a more powerful government. Criminalizing victimless crimes (drugs, prostitution, gambling) just allow the government to have more control over us.

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Recently the price of Bitcoin exceeded $60,000, which again proves the fact that this bull market phase isn’t like the previous ones. This has resulted in a newfound interest in institutional investors, governments, and individual investors in cryptocurrencies. But a lot of new investors are curious about the factors that impacted this new bull market phase. In this article, we explore some of the most important factors, which essentially drive the price of Bitcoin.
The Ratio of Supply and Demand
Satoshi Nakamoto was motivated to create Bitcoin because he/she found that fiat currencies relied too much on the trustworthiness of financial institutions. And, as we know, the financial crisis that rocked the world in 2008 was mainly caused by deregulation in the financial sector.
With that being said, Nakamoto has created a decentralized blockchain network that is operating without the interference of any financial institution or external party. In fact, Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency which means its supply and demand aren’t regulated by the monetary or fiscal policies of any central authority.
Actually, the interaction of supply and demand on the market drives the value of Bitcoin. However, Satoshi Nakamoto wanted to control the inflation rate, which is why he/she took important steps towards this goal. First, it’s written into the Bitcoin’s code how many BTC will ever come into existence. The total number is 21 million. Furthermore, Nakamoto has also programmed Bitcoin halving to take place every four years, or after 210,000 blocks are mined. Then, the given block reward to the miners is cut in half.
This event affects the momentary supply of BTC, as mining produces new Bitcoin into circulation. In addition, the rate of this inflation is simultaneously cut in half with each halving. To sup um, this means that the supply is not growing as fast as the demand, it is actually very scarce, and this fuels the demand for BTC, as well as its bull cycle.
Another factor that drives the demand for Bitcoin it’s its accessibility to the public on online exchange sites. For example, you can register on Bitcoin Prime, create an account and start trading. The auto-trading system is based on advanced AI-driven trading algorithms in order to ensure consistent performance on the site.
In other words, anyone that wants to invest in BTC can, as there is an abundance of exchange platforms. So, there are a lot of retail investors that are buying Bitcoin, but the main impact on the demand have institutional investors and companies that accept BTC payments.
Otherwise, we see financial institutions like JPMorgan, the Mellon Financial Corporation supporting Bitcoin. When it comes to online and offline businesses that accept BTC, you will notice that there are a lot of famous brands like OkCupid, Shopify, Sleep, Bed and Bath, and many others. In addition, Bitcoin is also considered a good store of value.
Good Store of Value
Bitcoin is considered a safe haven asset or a good store value because, as we mentioned before, Bitcoin is very rare and is by design a deflationary cryptocurrency.
So, this is why institutional and retail investors want to invest in BTC. Its value is not controlled by the fluctuations of the financial markets, fiscal, monetary policies, or any external events like political crisis, for example. Because they treat it as a safe-haven asset, the demand is increasing, which results in a massive bull market phase.
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Islamabad: Amid public outcry over massive electricity rates, Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has demanded to form a strategy within 48 hours to tackle the situation. An emergency meeting was called where Anwar ul Haq Kakar received a brief on the electricity bills in July.
During the meeting, the caretaker PM directed to take measures that would not exert a burden on the national treasure and also provide convenience to the public. He added to provide reforms for the power sector along with short, medium and long-term plans. Anwaar ul Haq Kakar also asked the relevant ministries to provide details of the officers & institutions availing free electricity.
Another round of meetings will take place where the provincial chief ministers will take an in-depth consultation regarding the excess in bills of July and implementing energy-saving measures.
Surge in electricity bills causes nationwide outrage
The inflated electricity bills have caused national-level outrage as people are protesting on the streets and burning the bills.
From Karachi to Khyber, the inflated power bills triggered country-wide protests. Citizens of Karachi protested against exorbitant bills from K-Electric and complained that the bills were more than their salaries. Similarly in Peshawar, people took to the streets to complain about the electric bills issue.
In Punjab, several cities reported protests against surging bills. Traders in Ganj Bazaar & Lahore Square set the power bills to file in order to record their protest۔ In Rawalpindi, protesters gathered at Committee Chowk to burn the bills and to demand the abolishment of imposed taxes on electricity. March against high power bills was also carried in Gujranwala Narowal, Attock, Sargodha, and Haripur.


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Fatal crash investigated by Abbotsford police
Published Friday, October 11, 2019 6:59AM PDT
A man in his early 30s has died after a fatal crash in Abbotsford.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, police say they responded to a serious collision on Old Yale Road, west of Ware Street.
When they arrived to the area, emergency services found two injured people – a male driver in his early 30s and a woman passenger. The man died from his injuries while the woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the cause of the crash is still being investigated and that the name of the victim won't be released at this time.


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When the summer heat strikes, it can be tempting stay inside with the air conditioning. But going outside becomes much more bearable with a cold drink in hand. This summer, stay cool with three delicious fruit slush recipes.
Made with fresh fruit and juices, these slushies are great alternatives to soda and offer a healthy option no matter where you’re vacationing. Keep reading and bookmark this page to save these recipes for later!
3 Fruit Slush Recipes for Summer
1. Watermelon Slush
Delightfully simple, this watermelon slush recipe is made without any frozen juice concentrates. Since watermelon has so much natural liquid, no added juice is necessary. Additionally, this recipe can be made without any added sugar if desired.
Recipe borrowed from More With Less Today.
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, preferably seedless
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Cut the watermelon into small pieces.
- Freeze the watermelon pieces for an iced watermelon slush (optional).
- Add frozen watermelon, lime juice, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
2. Peach Slush
Like the previous recipe, this peach slush recipe is made with fresh fruit, rather than juice concentrates. You will need to do a little more work for this recipe, though, as peaches can’t be thrown straight into the blender like watermelon. In the end, however, the results are well worth the effort!
Recipe borrowed from The Idea Room.
- 2 fresh peaches
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Peel peaches either with a paring knife or by blanching the peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds.
- Chop peaches into chunks and put in a blender.
- Add water and lime juice and blend until smooth.
- Pour peach puree into a 9×13 pan and freeze for one to two hours, stirring several times so the mixture does not freeze in a solid block.
- When frozen, stir and whip with a fork for a slushy consistency. Serve immediately.
3. Sunrise Slush
For a taste of the tropics, try this sunrise slush recipe. Made with orange, lemon, and pineapple juices, this recipe is for a large batch of 20-24 servings. That makes it great for parties, but for a smaller batch, be sure to scale down the ratios. Also note that this recipe requires overnight freezing time.
Additionally, if only adults are partaking, you can add an ounce of vodka or rum to each glass for a frozen cocktail. This is a great way to beat the summer heat!
Recipe borrowed from Northern Yum.
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups sugar (or less, if preferred)
- 2 cans frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 can frozen lemonade
- 46 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite or 7-Up
- Vodka or rum, for frozen cocktails (optional)
- In a large pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and add the frozen orange juice concentrate, frozen lemonade, and pineapple juice to the mixture. Stir well.
- Freeze the mixture in a large container, such as an ice cream bucket, for at least 8 hours, stirring several times if possible. You can use multiple containers if one is not large enough.
- When ready to serve, use an ice cream scoop to add one or two scoops to a glass. Pour lemon-lime soda to the top of glass or leave room to add one ounce of vodka or rum, if using.
Don’t let the heat and humidity keep you from enjoying this summer. Whether RVing at our resorts or relaxing at home, whip up one of these fruit slush recipes and enjoy a cold beverage outdoors!
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Vancouver city council has unanimously approved beer lounges to operate in local breweries. Now beer lovers touring the distilleries will be able to sit down and enjoy a few drinks.
Previous regulations limited microbreweries and distilleries to only giving away samples (at a cost) or selling bottles to take away. Further, because most of Vancouver’s microbreweries are located on industrial land, it is difficult to obtain a liquor license.
With the approval by city council of beer lounges, brewers and distillers can now sell their stuff for you to enjoy on site. Breweries will have to close by 11 p.m., the lounges can be no larger than 860 square feet, and breweries are not allowed to host no more than two special events per month.
This change in Vancouver by-laws has the potential to change the face of the local beer scene as it gives breweries a better way to showcase their product. This will also help grow the industry allowing smaller players to open up and exhibit their brews.
Many local craft breweries have applied for licenses to open up on site tasting lounges, including breweries in Mt. Pleasant’s Brewery Creek district, R&B Brewing, Main Street Brewing, Brassneck Brewery and 33 Acres Brewing.


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Anger was brewing ahead of the Keystone town board meeting on Oct. 4. It was apparent that many of the town had already heard the news that there was going to be an item brought up that would have potential damaging effects on the Keystone Chamber of Commerce.
Discussion centered on the change in the municipal gross receipts tax distribution. Town board members revised it to say that “100 percent of the municipal gross receipts tax shall be earmarked, budgeted, appropriated, and distributed as follows. The town board shall retain 100 % to be distributed under the guidelines of the Municipal Tax Guide for Municipal Officials.”
The current ordinance states that 50 percent of the annual revenue from the municipal gross receipts tax or Bed, Board, and Booze Tax is entitled to the Keystone Chamber of Commerce.
The portion that they are allotted comes from the previous year’s revenue.
Tensions were high and the town board did seek to quell some of the misinformation and provide some reason for why the ordinance could be changed.
In fact, the first question asked after the new ordinance was read was what the general thought process of the town board had in implementing a change in the ordinance.
“My general thought behind is I think the chamber needs to be funded 100 percent but I think when the city needs to have something down we need to have access to this money,” trustee Trygve Nelson said.
His point was that the chamber of commerce gets funds every year whether they are doing a good job or not.
He would like there to be some flexibility with the funds instead of having it automatically go to the chamber of commerce.
He said one of things they could use the money for is ADA problems town.
“We don’t need to be pulling it from the promotions fund that is supposed to go back into the community,” Nelson said.
Vanessa Row, finance officer for the town of Keystone, was questioned what areas of the budget could be used if the board needed additional funding. She told the board members that they act for the community in dividing money for what they would want to do in the community at the budget hearings. If there are no discrepancies from the public at the budget hearings then everything balances right. Row said the whole time she has been in Keystone, 27 years, they have had enough money to do one project one year at time.
“I haven’t seen any problems as of yet,” Row said.
President of the Keystone Town Board, Sandi McLain, asked for people to stand when they were speaking and to not interrupt one another when the issue came up under new business.
Some, like Trinity Rapp, even stood at the podium. Rapp said she doesn’t agree entirely with the proposed ordinance but agrees something needs to happen.
According to Rapp, many businesses and residents aren’t happy with the direction of the chamber.
She came to the defense of Nelson and trustee Rick Brandfas who came up with the idea to change the ordinance.
“Trygve believes this organization is important but it’s broken,” Rapp said.
She said there should be a procedure in place that holds everyone accountable, the Chamber of Commerce and the town board.
For Eric Johnson, who is employed with Recreational Adventures Co., the timing of talking about the issue didn’t make sense.
“We had a great year,” Johnson said. “I really like the momentum we have with who is on the board right now. I like the businesses represented here. I think Keystone has taken some great strides in the last three years.”
Sales tax in Keystone had an increase of 18.2 percent this year as of Sept. 26.
He said he doesn’t understand why the town board would want to derail anything that is happening.
He understood that the town board doesn’t want to defund the chamber of commerce but he also said once a door is open people will walk through.
Mackenzie Hill, representing the chamber of commerce, said there is a severe lack of direction and vision on the board right now. There are nine members on the chamber of commerce board.
“Getting centered on that is what the board intends to do,” Hill said.
He said there needs to be a vision that gets people to stay in Keystone and increase occupancy rates in the hotels.
In order to do that, Hill said there needs to be consistent funding that can be built up.
“You can’t start and stop. We won’t get anywhere,” Hill said.
Kwin Neff, past president of the Keystone town board, said there are usually pretty vague budgets from the Chamber of Commerce. Neff said the chamber of commerce board doesn’t justify what each budgeted item is.
“I do think there are core things the chamber should do. That is obviously the Black Hills and Badlands, Southern Hill Vacation Guide, your basic marketing. As a board member it would be nice to know what that cost is.”
He said there would be room for middle ground in changing the ordinance.
Tammy Gilbertson agreed with Neff and thinks there should be a change to the proposed ordinance.
“I think it gives everybody a sense of insecurity that the chamber is going to be dropped,” Gilbertson said.
“There needs to be middle ground but I don’t think cutting the budget entirely or giving the money all back to the city is the right answer either.”
Tom Hagen, of Rush Mountain Adventure Park. said communication between the town board and chamber of commerce board has been lacking. He said there has not been a trustee at a chamber of commerce board meeting in the last three or four years.
“I think that is what some of the problem is, the fact that when this came out there wasn’t good communication,” Hagen said.
He said a lot of the issue is that people aren’t there for what the chamber of commerce board does.
The discussion of the topic lasted about an hour and a half. Further discussion will most likely take place on the ordinance with indications that the ordinance would be revised. Town board members are wanting to work on something with the community.


Voters across the Commonwealth were out at the polls today, casting their ballots for the state legislature and local offices. WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi filed reports from two Harrisonburg-area districts, one in the city, one in Rockingham County. And WMRA's Kimberlea Daggy talked with some voters at the precinct where she votes in Augusta County.
It was still overcast and chilly just after 10 this morning at Thomas Harrison Middle School in Harrisonburg, as a light stream of people filed in to vote in the ‘Blue Streak Bistro’ cafeteria. For an off-year election, officials agreed that the turnout was unusually good. Margee Greenfield is a precinct chief for the Democratic party.
MARGEE GREENFIELD: I’m guessing it’s just the tenor of politics right now, and people are just feeling the need to have a say … On an off-year election, we very seldom have lines during the day, and we’ve had a few lines, not long lines.
Her colleague, Republican precinct chief Tom Lord, said the pace has been steady throughout the morning.
TOM LORD: A hundred and twenty per hour … It’s going well, that’s all I can say.
Edwin Yoder visited the polls this morning to vote for Democratic candidates Brent Finnegan for the House of Delegates in the 26th District, and April Moore for the 26th District State Senate seat. Both are challenging incumbents.
EDWIN YODER: I think it’s a pretty important time [laughs]… I just hope for our division in the country to be healed, and I take my civic responsibilities seriously.
Tom Sawin said he’s an Independent, but he also came out to vote for the Democrats today.
TOM SAWIN: Only because I’m rebelling against Republican stupidness … We need to have change. If Trump is reelected, he will make America horrible, and it’s already going very strongly that direction.
Montezuma Hall sits on Route 257, a few miles west of Dayton. Today, it’s a polling place for a steady stream of Rockingham County residents who are voting for their state senator, delegate, and county supervisor. Around 11 a.m., precinct chief William Callender said that 22% of the electorate had already come out.
WILLIAM CALLENDER: It’s been steady … The presidential election’s always vote heavy, some of the off year elections are a little bit low, this one seems to be, it’s very steady, and been real good. We’re happy with the turnout right now.
The sun was out in Montezuma, as local residents – some conservative Mennonite, some not, filed in. I waited outside for about 40 minutes until one voter was willing to be interviewed.
STEVE WINGFIELD: I’m a citizen of the U.S., and it’s a privilege that I thank the Lord for, and I try to vote every time there’s an opportunity.
Steve Wingfield came out specifically to vote for Republican Chris Runion for the Virginia House of Delegates 25th District seat.
WINGFIELD: He’s a personal friend, and I’ve known him for years, we’re in Rotary together, and I think he’s going to make a great candidate.
Bill Kyger, who’s running unopposed for the Rockingham County board of supervisors today, was out in the parking lot handing out sample Republican ballots. He’s served on the board for 32 years, but has been volunteering for the Republican party for close to 40 years.
BILL KYGER: I taught government for 30 years in the public school system, so I understand the importance of the enfranchisement of voting.


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This choker necklace & earrings set will bring a cute gothic touch to your look! Black chamoude strap necklace features a black heart pendant that is surrounded with an antique frame. Earrings are also in a matching design. You can wear them together or also separately depending on your look.
The choker necklaces have 5~5.5 cm of length adjusting chains at the end. (But still, since every individual has different neck circumference length, PLEASE CHECK our necklaces length written below, and compare with your other necklaces.)
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Chile’s economic experience of the past generation is a lesson for the world. Since Chile's return to democracy in 1990, the economy has expanded and poverty has diminished. These achievements are attributable to strong property rights, broad access to education, sound macroeconomic policy, well-run financial institutions, robust competition, and a pro-trade environment.
Still, the “behind the numbers” story of women in Chile’s economy has some surprises. For example, women’s labor participation rate is about 48 percent, far less than the rate for men (74 percent); wage differences between men and women are stark; and women are underrepresented in management and on company boards.
In this report we explore the participation of women in Chile’s economy through four priorities of APEC’s Policy Partnership on Women in the Economy: access to capital, access to markets, capacity and skills, and leadership. It was prepared as part of the U.S. government-supported APEC Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) program.
We conclude that perhaps the most important way to further empower women in Chile is sustained reform of policies, laws, and programs to take a gender-neutral view of household management and child rearing. Gender neutrality in family law, employment law, and specific government-sponsored programs could reduce the relative expense of hiring women, broaden the labor pool, improve workforce quality and productivity, and allow men to participate more in family life.

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The Alexandria, Virginia Fire Department announced today that they are moving to a more cost effective service delivery system in the City.
This means that fire and EMS service delivery will be performed by personnel that have training in firefighting and Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Life Support (ALS) service delivery will be performed by firefighters that have the additional ALS training (Paramedic). This is the same response model used in Fairfax County and Arlington and follows nationally accepted best practices for fire-based EMS delivery.
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As Lucas Moura prepares to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season, the Brazilian media shares some news about what he’s now looking for.
UOL today features a story claiming the attacker has already received approaches from clubs from England, Italy and France.
Moura’s priority is to stay in Europe once his contract with Tottenham expires in the summer. That’s why his agents are in the United Kingdom to start the first ‘official contacts’.
According to UOL, there’s the ‘expectation’ from the player to find a contract of at least three seasons, as he’s looking for a ‘long-term project’.
Regarding his final months at Tottenham the story claims that despite being registered in the Champions League, Moura is actually working to have his farewell from the club ‘little by little’.
The attacker’s former club São Paulo are said to be watching the situation, but they know they’d hardly have any chance to sign him this year.
UOL also mentions approaches from Saudi Arabia and the United States, but it really looks like Moura wants to stay in Europe for now.

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Today, success in farming requires good management not only good soil, crop, and livestock management but also good financial management. Farming is becoming more and more commercialized because of the increasing size of farm businesses which has resulted from greater mechanization and specialization in agricultural production. Consequently, more capital than ever before is required to operate a successful farm business and it is becoming ever more necessary to use some borrowed capital (credit) in operating the farm business. Therefore, it is as necessary for farmers to have a knowledge of the uses and sources of credit as it is for them to have a knowledge of crop varieties, cultural practices, feeding programs, etc. The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide farmers with some basic ideas about the use of credit and some information about the sources of farm credit that they need to know in order to use credit wisely and effectively in the operation of their farm businesses.
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Johnson, Canute M., "Farm Credit: Uses and Sources for South Dakota Farmers" (1956). Agricultural Experiment Station Agricultural Economics Pamphlets (1941-1991). 179.

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WWE Champion CM Punk once again showed why he is a Chicago sports star when he appeared last night at the United Center for the Chicago Blackhawk’s home game against the Vancouver Cannucks. Punk whose proudly displayed his love for the Cubs in the past, appeared during the Blackhawk’s second intermission classic ‘Shoot the Puck’ challenge on Comcast SportsNet where fans and celebrities take three shots at the net from center ice for prizes and charities. Watch CM Punk in the Shoot the Puck challenge on CSN
Though the Straight Edge Superstar did not score, he joked that he gets the “fighting” part of hockey better than the shooting and skating parts of the game. Punk is getting ready for the biggest pro wrestling show of the year, WWE’s Wrestlemania XXVIII where he will defend the WWE Championship against Chris Jericho on April 1st.
Last night’s game had a WWE feel to it as several fights broke out between the bitter rivals in the NHL’s Western Conference with even all-star Hawks forward Patricke Kane adding to the battle with a body check on Cannuck’s Andrew Alberts. The Hawks won in overtime 2 to 1.
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We had a great time biking with Elena last week (August 22 and 23). Just downloaded the photos she posted. We both really enjoyed ourselves both days – the weather was perfect, loved the bikes, the rides and sights were just what we looking for both in the wine country and in town, it was great visiting the castle and winery (and tasting, and buying wine). Elena is a super guide. Highly recommend your tours and would love to come back and do some more next time!
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A mixed-use complex planned for a dated stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in south Redondo Beach stalled before the City Council again this week.
After weighing the issue for more than two hours Tuesday, elected officials backed away from a vote on so-called Pearl Plaza and opted to take up the issue again Dec. 2.
The move, which came at Mayor Mike Gin’s urging, marks the second time in the past several weeks the council has delayed a decision on the plan.
Pearl Plaza would bring 15,500 square feet of commercial space and 34 condos to the 300 block of south PCH near Pearl Street, replacing a used car dealership and an auto glass and upholstery shop, as well as 18 residential units dating to the 1910 s and 1920 s.
City staffers say none of the structures are worth preserving, despite their age.
Following a July council meeting – which drew various opponents, including residents and members of the nearby Redondo Beach Woman’s Club – a representative for Rolling Hills-based ADG Development met with neighbors to try to work out their differences.
Namely, opponents argue the plan is too large for the site, and that its contemporary look doesn’t jibe with the older Craftsman- and Victorian-style buildings west of PCH.
Pearl Plaza was scaled back by 10 units when the Planning Commission was reviewing it earlier this year, but the recent talks didn’t spur any more changes.
ADG representative Cheryl Vargo said reducing the number of homes further – even while adding more commercial space – wouldn’t make financial sense because of the expense involved with building more underground parking.
That recommendation came from the mayor, who told Vargo he wants ADG Development to reconfigure the layout by providing more room for boutique-style stores and fewer homes.
Even though a reduction in the condo count seems unlikely, Gin urged the council to delay a vote so ADG representatives and residents could continue meeting.
“I’m disappointed that you’re not willing to work through this,” he said to Vargo at one point. “I think there must be some way to make this more compatible.”
Where both sides might make headway is with Pearl Plaza’s contemporary building design – which has also been a point of contention. As the discussion came to a close Tuesday, architect Patrick Killen said he didn’t have a problem “working on aesthetics.”
Vicki Callahan of the Redondo Beach Woman’s Club, one of two groups appealing the planning panel’s approval of Pearl Plaza, said she’s not opposed to the new development in the area, but that the modern-looking complex doesn’t seem to fit.
Not everyone wanted to delay a vote on Pearl Plaza, which had strong support from at least two of the four council members in attendance, including Matt Kilroy and Steve Diels. (Councilman Chris Cagle, a mortgage broker, recused himself because Callahan is a client.)
But in the end, the council members bowed to Gin, who has veto powers as the elected mayor. Four votes are needed to override a veto.
ADG doesn’t seem to have much to lose from the latest delay; Vargo said she wouldn’t expect the company to break ground for at least a year because the developer still needs to secure financing for the project.
In July, Vargo had asked that the council postpone a decision until after the November election, when Redondo residents will be faced with competing ballot questions calling for a public a vote on certain land-use changes.
Pearl Plaza would not be subject to either measure, but Vargo indicated ADG wanted to avoid the perception that the project was being purposely pushed through ahead of the election.


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The “Coffee Maker Market by Type, End Use and Sales Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global coffee maker market was valued at $3.8 billion in 2019, and is anticipated to reach $5.1 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period.
Coffee maker is a machine used to brew coffee. The machine can be semi-automated or fully automated, which helps in quick brewing of coffee and maintaining the quality and taste of the end product. Coffee machine plays a crucial role in the coffee industry. The adoption trends of different types of coffee machines differ according to the location of the cafe. For instance, in Tier 1 cities, famous brands of coffee shops prefer high priced premium coffee machine brands.
Rise in number of cafes and restaurants and increase in consumption of coffee in emerging nations are the key factors that drive the growth of the coffee maker market. Furthermore, the key players in the market are focusing toward new developments & launches in the machine, which is expected to boost the growth of the market. Integration of leading technological features in the machine also fuels the growth of the market.
However, high capacity capital & maintenance cost and availability of other substitutes with fast food like cold drinks and shakes restrain market growth. Whereas, an increase in millennial population and a rise in adoption of western consumption habits are anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the key players operating in the global coffee maker market. In addition, growth in innovative technological advancement in coffee maker and increase in investments by small- & mid-sized coffee maker manufacturing companies provide growth opportunities for the market.
The coffee maker market is segmented on the basis of type, end use, sales channel, and region. By type, it is categorized into drip coffee machine, steam coffee machine, capsule coffee machine, and others. By end use, it is bifurcated into commercial and residential. By sales channel, it is bifurcated into online and offline sales. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East and Africa).
- The study provides an in-depth analysis of the global coffee maker market, with current and future trends to elucidate the imminent investment pockets in the market.
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- A quantitative analysis of the current market and estimation for the same from 2019 to 2027 is provided to showcase the financial competency of the market.
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- Value chain analysis in the report provides a clear understanding of the roles of stakeholders involved in the value chain.
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- Increasing Consumption of Coffee in Emerging Nations
- Rise in the Number of Cafes and Restaurants
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- Growth in Innovative Technological Advancement in Coffee Maker
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Nanaimo RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 59-year-old woman, Karen Linda Clark.
Clark has not be seen or heard from since February 16th, 2019, and was reported missing by her sister on March 13th.
Clark had most recently been living with a family member on Metral Drive and had talked about possibly travelling to Vancouver, but this has not been confirmed. Police say that Clark’s cellphone is not connected to any network and she has not responded to any emails, calls, or texts from friends or family in the last month.
Police say that her disappearance is “totally out of character” and that her family is extremely worried for her safety and well-being.
Clark is described as a Caucasian woman standing 5’ 6” and weighing 150 pounds. She has long blonde/grey hair and blue eyes. The picture of her is not recent.
Anyone with information on Karen Clark is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


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As you guys know, I love movies. I always have. The first movie I saw in the theaters was Lilo & Stitch (2001). I was amazed at how a story could be told on a screen, and not just in a book. In just two hours or less, when you watch a movie, you can be immersed in someone else’s story. And sometimes, there’s this magical moment where a movie really imprints on you and affects for the better. I’m still pretty traditional in that I cherish my DVDs. Don’t get me wrong, I love Netflix and I love the portability of Netflix. But my DVDs are forever. I’m the type of person that will see a movie a million times, and still buy the DVD. (Just as I’ll read a book at a library, love it, and will buy my own copy.) I picked five of my favorites to watch on a self-care day. Each day I take a few hours to myself to watch a movie with popcorn (see my disability morning routine) as it gives me a chance to rest my body and immerse myself in another narrative that isn’t me and my chronic illness/disability.
The Fault in Our Stars
Out of any and all of the movies I’ve ever seen in my life, I always go back to The Fault in Our Stars. I watch it at least once a month, I swear. It’s just something about that movie that’s so hopeful and magical, yet raw and real. It’s witty, and sad. I watch this movie when I’m happy or feeling low, in any mood. I love Shailene Woodley and pretty much every movie that she’s ever done. (See below to The Spectacular Now) I long to go to Amsterdam, because of this beautiful movie.
Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl
I watch this movie when I need a good laugh. But from the title, it doesn’t seem as if this movie is a laughing matter. But RJ Cyler as “Earl” keeps the movie lighthearted and fun, even when the topic of the movie is far from fun. The quick one-liners and awkward moments of silence depicts the reality of painfully quirky high school friendships. I first watched this movie after a friend recommended it in 2015 when it was first released and I bought the DVD winter break of that year. Ever since then, it’s stayed in my permanent collection and I just watched it last week!
The Spectacular Now
Another Shailene Woodley classic. I first saw the trailer for this movie on a cruise ship (while on family vacation) and I couldn’t wait to get back to the States to watch it. But when I got back to the States, I probably forgot to go see it. That was until I was in Wal-Mart and huzzah! There was The Spectacular Now movie on DVD. I got TSN DVD at the same time as getting the Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl DVD, and it was a tough decision–honestly-to pick which one to watch first. This movie also has an emotional place in my heart as I can relate to Shailene’s character, “Amy” on a few personal levels.
I usually don’t cry in movies, but I teared up when I first watched Up. I also watched this movie in theaters with my mom and my best friend at the time. Sadly, we stopped being friends after we saw this movie (we didn’t have problems, but our families clashed for reasons we couldn’t control). I find this movie so pretty and colorful. I recently watched this movie with a close friend when I was at a low in my life, and it helped me. So, I guess this movie represents friendship and healing for me! And the ending is so satisfying.
Toy Story 3
All of my friends know that I have an obsession with Lotso (the bear that smells like strawberries. I know he’s evil. I know he’s the bad guy, but he’s my favorite. I have two plushies of him and a ton of Lotso merch!). Toy Story 3 just gives me the warm fuzzies, because of the ending. Woody and the gang just fight so hard, always stick together, prevailing against Lotso. I just find it to be so cute at the end when Andy gives the toys to Bonnie before he goes off to college. I thought it was the perfect ending. I like Toy Story 4, but I enjoyed Toy Story 3 much more.
Comment down below some of your favorite movies!
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Zia Park Racetrack & Casino in Hobbs, N. M., has rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27, the seven stakes that were postponed this weekend due to an unseasonable snowfall and cold temperatures.
Evan Hammonds recaps the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes and winner Rise Up. Evan also touches on a few other races from the weekend. watch video
In an exhilarating finish to the 33rd renewal of the Japan Cup (Jpn-I), filly Gentildonna nosed out another filly, Denim and Ruby, Nov. 24 at Tokyo Race Course to become the first to win the prestigious event twice.
Apriority, winless in 12 starts since taking the Mr. Prospector Stakes Dec. 31, 2011, returned to the winner's circle Nov. 24 after a five-length victory in a $41,500 optional claiming allowance test at Gulfstream Park.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Executiveprivilege, a two-time grade I winner last year who has been sidelined for a good portion of 2013, continues on the comeback trail when she faces seven challengers in the $300,000 Go for Wand Handicap (gr. II).
Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's homebred Silentio, third in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT), will make his Betfair Hollywood Park debut Nov. 29 in the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT).
By virtue of her impressive score in the Nov. 2 Chilukki Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs, Don't Tell Sophia will be the 122-pound high weight and likely favorite when she goes postward in the Falls City Handicap (gr. II).
Eclipse Award hopeful Game On Dude worked a strong four furlongs at Betfair Hollywood Park Nov. 24 and afterward trainer Bob Baffert said he would ship to Churchill Downs Nov. 27 to compete in the Clark Handicap (gr. I).
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will again give away hundreds of turkeys this week at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course to needy families within the New York Thoroughbred industry.
Due to sustained high winds of 20 miles per hour and gusts of up to 45 miles per hour, The New York Racing Association has canceled live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack on Sunday, Nov. 24.
During pregnancy, a broodmare's body and hormones go through many changes: Her belly swells, and her insulin and glucose levels vary. When you consider the association between obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis, this becomes a health concern beyond just delivering a healthy foal. The endocrine changes associated with pregnancy might actually i...
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- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot; stir in onion and apples and cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir flour into apple mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Whisk chicken stock into apple mixture; bring soup to a boil. Stir lentils and celery seed into soup; return mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until apples are tender, about 45 minutes.
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Skipped the celery had none. Added hot pepper flakes to each individual bowl. Yum. Great soup for the cold winter nights in Wisconsin. Will make again for sure.


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In this study, an improved mathematical representation of a drill-string assembly is developed to provide an alternative assessment on vibration irregularities proliferating downhole due to bit-rock interference. Lateral vibrations receive particular attention due to their high frequency content which alter the dynamic response of the drill-string, instigate casing damage, and impede optimal penetration rates. The response of the drill-string is captured by synthesizing compatible stationary bit excitations, via an auto-regressive digital filter, and implementing Monte Carlo simulation, while the power spectral density function is approximated to elucidate the dynamic characteristics during drilling. Formulating adequate physical parameters for the equation of motion implies incorporating a finite element technique, where the flexibility of the drill-string and elastic characteristics of the well-bore are accounted for. In conjunction with the stochastic nature of the excitation, the mathematical representation accounts for rig structural parameters, drilling fluid circulating within annulus/casing extremities, and a nonlinearity exhibited through a contact force generated between the well-bore and drill-string segment. To address the nature of the nonlinearity, the method of statistical linearization is incorporated to establish an equivalent linear system.


Fable 2 exposition pushed back
We were expecting major news on Fable 2 this week, but now we hear that Lionhead have delayed their announcement, confirming instead that they will let the cat out of the bag on Monday, November 24th.
According to word out of the British game maker, "the big bods over in Redmond" opted to delay the news owing to the lime-light snatching launch of the New Xbox Experience this week.
A new Fable 2 theme has now been released, although we're unsure what this major news will be, previous conjecture hinting that the game might be about to integrate some kind of NXE functionality, or perhaps it'll be some special new content.
Either way, we'll now find out on Monday.
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text: Due to high melting temperatures and excellent corrosion resistance of refractory metals, they are used for manufacturing parts working under extreme conditions. The formation of refractory metal coatings by thermal spraying is associated with two major challenges: 1) particles of materials having high melting temperatures should be heated to reach a semi-molten or a molten state; 2) oxidation of the metals should be prevented. In this work, the CCDS2000 detonation spray system was used for obtaining molybdenum and tantalum coatings. The coatings were deposited on steel substrates at O2/C2H2=1.1 and stand-off distances of 20 mm and 100 mm. The calculation of the particle temperatures and velocities were carried out to find the optimal spraying modes for Mo and Ta powders. No oxide phases were found in the coatings obtained by spraying of the Mo powder. In the Ta-based coatings, Ta2O5 was found as a second phase. The hardness of the Mo coatings sprayed at 20 mm and 100 mm was 500 HV300 and 625 HV300, respectively. The porosity of the Mo coatings was less than 0.5% for both stand-off distances. The hardness of the Ta-based coatings sprayed at 20 mm and 100 mm was 800 HV300 and 1000 HV300, respectively. The porosity of these coatings was less than 1% for both stand-off distances. The bond strength of the Mo coatings determined by the pin test method was 92 and 126 MPa and that of the Ta-based coatings was 43 and 77 MPa, for coatings deposited at 20 and 100 mm, respectively.

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