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Statement by the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore on the increase of judicial executions in Singapore in 2018
Thursday, 21.03.2019
Tuesday, 31.12.2019
The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore takes note of the publication of the Singapore Prison Service's (SPS) annual statistics for 2018, and notes with concern the worrying increase in the number of judicial executions, which have risen from 8 in 2017 to 13 in 2018. The Embassy further notes that a majority of the cases (11) are related to drugs offences.
Location: Singapore
Statement by the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore on the death penalty case of Mr. Micheal Anak Garing
Thursday, 21.03.2019
Tuesday, 31.12.2019
The Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore calls on the Singapore authorities to halt the execution of Mr. Micheal Anak Garing, to commute his sentence to a non-capital sentence and to adopt a moratorium on all executions. Today, more than two thirds of the countries of the world have become abolitionist in law or practice which confirms a global trend towards abolition of the death penalty. Switzerland holds a principled position against the death penalty and is opposed to the use of capital punishment under any circumstances. No compelling evidence exists to show that the death penalty serves as a deterrent to crime more efficient than imprisonment. Furthermore, any errors - inevitable in any legal system - are irreversible. Switzerland will continue supporting the universal trend towards the eradication of the death penalty.
Location: Singapore
Open Call for ThinkSwiss Scholarships 2020
Monday, 16.09.2019
Wednesday, 15.01.2020
Public event
The call for applications for ThinkSwiss Scholarships 2020 is now open! A unique chance for students enrolled at Singapore universities to spend up to three months in Switzerland and redefine your research thinking at a Swiss university. Send your application until 15 January 2020.
Location: Singapore
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Seriously, it may be the biggest issue for the generation of Americans under 40 years old. Apathy. Not really caring about much. Statistics are already showing that the millennial generation does not look to live life the same way as their parents or grandparents. Gone are the dreams to own a home. Too many of them either were burned in the housing bubble of 2008 or witnessed friends and family get burned.
So what does this mean? How does it translate to the world of Economics and Personal Finance? We have heard time and again that Millennials, (those born from 1982-2002), don't care to save that much, especially for retirement. They prefer to buy tech items like ipods, ipads and google glass. What we have not heard a lot about is how NOT spending money, especially on certain big ticket items, could hurt the economy. To further explore this topic lets take a look at some recent articles on the issue.
According to Census.gov, the home ownership rate among Americans age 35 and under has dropped from a high of 43% in 2004 to 37% in 2013.
This article form Yahoo Finance tells us about the "Delayed Adulthood" problem that causes the Millennial generation to not purchase big ticket items at the same age and rate that their parents did.
Rick Newman on US NEWS.com also speaks to the issue of Student Loan debt keeping Millennials from buying homes.
1) Less people buying cars means less jobs at OEM's (original equipment manufacturers), like GM, FORD and Chrysler, as well as car dealerships, mechanics, aftermarket stores, etc. The automotive industry, including dealerships, accounts for approximately3.5 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. In addition the auto parts industry accounts for 2.3 percent of the nations GDP.
2) Less people are buying houses and that means less jobs for real estate brokers, construction workers and little guys working at Home Depot. Private Residential Investment accounts for 5% of GDP according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
3) The economic impact of reduced purchasing by millennials breaks down like this:
- U.S. GDP in 2013 was 16.8 trillion dollars
- 6.8% of GDP (Automobiles) reduced by an estimated 3.5% = a $39.98 billion dollar hit to the economy.
- 5% of GDP (Housing) reduced by 7% = a $58.8 billion dollar hit to the economy.
business owners and the rich create jobs, and that is why we also see something else very interesting happening here. The transfer of wealth from those in the Millennial generation to those in generation X and the Baby Boomers. That is,
with Millennials choosing to rent more in the housing market as well as to find alternative means of transportation, they are leaving money on the table. No longer are they building equity in a home as previous generations did. Because they have massive student loan debt, (about 30,000 per person average), they are forced to pay on that instead. Investors are picking up real estate at depressed prices and renting it out to these individuals in the 18-35 year old range. This, as well as the creation of companies like Zipcar and Uber, means that less people in the 18-35 age range are building wealth while a few in that age range and many in the 36-65 age range are building wealth. It is, however, not a big 99% vs. 1% conspiracy. It is simple economics. And when it comes time for these individuals to support the economy by themselves in 10-15 years......they will not have the requisite assets to do so.

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text: Cellulose Insulation Videos Learn more about the SmartShredz insulation blowing machine and cellulose insulation in our how-to videos. What is Cellulose Insulation? Here's the transcript from the video below. Each year a half million tons of paper are recycled into cellulose insulation. This paper is collected from municipal recycling programs, organizations using paper drives as fundraisers, as well as printers, newspaper distributors, and other sources. What some people might consider trash is put to good use insulating buildings to save on winter heating and summer cooling bills. The goal at the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association is to save energy in homes and businesses by diverting paper from waste disposal and reducing the amount of trash going to landfills. Speaking of landfills, paper products are the single biggest component of the municipal solid waste - making up over 38 percent of the material deposited in landfills in the United States. Every ton of recycled paper saves more than three cubic yards of landfill space, conserves the equivalent of seventeen trees worth of lumber, saves 7,000 gallons of water, cuts water and air pollution by 95 percent, and saves 11 barrels or 462 gallons of oil. And all of those savings are before installing cellulose insulation into your home or business. While every type of building insulation saves energy, cellulose insulation has so many advantages over other thermal materials. Cellulose has a much smaller impact on the environment. Statistics will show that cellulose insulation is the most environmentally friendly insulation product on the market today. It is the greenest of the green, and here's why. The production of cellulose insulation uses far less energy than either fiberglass or foam insulating products. This is often called embodied energy, which is factored as the sum of the total energy required to transport raw materials to manufacture the product and deliver it to the work site. Canadian Building Magazine estimates that fiberglass uses at least ten times more embodied energy than cellulose, and foam insulation uses 64 times as much energy as recycled paper. Unlike cellulose insulation, foam insulation products are made from petroleum, which is a non-renewable resource. Cellulose insulation is already recognized as a green building material because it earns architects and builders points under the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, as well as the National Association of Homebuilders' green building program. The high r-value and density of the cellulose insulation provides excellent thermal barriers, soundproofing, as well as fire retardation; particularly in climates with either hot summers or cold winters. Cellulose insulation performs better than fiberglass when the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures increases. Protect your home and business from high energy bills and do your part to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Cellulose insulation is the performance choice, the environmental choice, and the right choice.


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Speaking Skills (EAPD) (EA0004_ALL_ACYR_19)
Sep 26 - Nov 22, 2019
Full course description
This is the perfect class to develop your spoken communication skills by practicing your speaking in a relaxed and friendly environment. Short videos and texts on interesting cultural and current topics form the basis for discussion and mini presentations. Develop your skills of argumentation and debate – both very useful skills for academic work. Enhance your group work communication skills and also learn how to structure a presentation, improve your delivery, use visual aids in an effective way as well as improve your ability to facilitate discussions and to handle questions. You will receive advice and opportunities to practice presentation and discussion skills in small groups and receive feedback.
Learning Objectives
· To develop speaking and listening skills
· To practice creating and maintaining discussion from reading and listening input
· To practice presentation giving in groups and individually
The course will include the following:
- Discussion and debate
- Focus on speaking skills – pronunciation, stress, chunking, connected speech
- Focus on fluency and accuracy
- Useful language for presentations
- Opportunity to give a presentation to a group and to the class
- Communicative strategies for problem solving
- Practice in listening to short academic talks for discussion
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — No. 25 La Verne volleyball team lost the season's rubber match against No. 18 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 25-16, 26-24, 25-18, and was eliminated from the 2014 SCIAC Postseason Tournament hosted by Cal Lutheran on Thursday night.
What it means: Despite the loss, La Verne stays in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA National Championships. The Leopards are ranked fifth in the West Region and the SCIAC sent three teams to the national tourney just last year.
Selection show: The NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Selection Show will air at 8 a.m. PT on Monday, November 10 on NCAA.com.
How it happened: In the first set, La Verne dug itself in an early hole and never recovered. The Leopards could not get into any offensive rhythm and had a hard time tracking Claremont-Mudd-Scripps' hitters as the Athenas led by as many as 12 points. La Verne did go on a 5-0 run to get within 20-13, but it was too little, too late. Brittany Yaxley led La Verne with four kills in the set
The Leopards started the second set with more intensity and urgency, but a quick run in the middle of the gave the Athenas just enough cushion as CMS held on for the set win. La Verne took four straight points aided by a Yaxley kill and a Kailey Faust ace to grab an 8-7 lead. But CMS immediately returned the favor with four straight kills to get out to an 11-8 and did not relinquish the lead. The Leopards made a late rally, taking six straight points to tie the set at 24-24, but the Athenas then claimed two straight points to take the set.
A big 7-0 CMS run was the difference in the third set. After the Leopards got within 11-10 on four CMS attack errors, the Athenas used three service aces from Tanner Hoke and a couple of errors by the Leopards to pull away. La Verne took five of the next six points to trim the deficit to 19-15, but that was as close as it would get.
Players of the game: Yaxley led La Verne with 13 kills on .294 hitting and added eight digs.
Kelsi Robinson had seven kills and five blocks, and Ashyln Cross and Nysa Allen added five kills apiece.
Cassie Thompson had a match-high seven blocks.
Kerkhof led all players with 15 kills for CMS and Audrey Breitwieser contributed 10.
From head coach Jenna Panatier:
On the team's chances for an at-large bid: "It's not over yet. We still have the potential the make the NCAAs. We'll have practice tomorrow, work on some kinks and hopefully we'll get the nod and go."
On the season the team's had so far: "I'm extremely proud of these women. We were 8-23 last year and we have 20 wins this year with almost the exact same group. For me, this is a big step in the right direction and we have another year with most of these women. If we can sustain what we did this year, there are going to be lots of things going for us next year."Follow La Verne Athletics on Twitter @ULV_Athletics Follow La Verne Athletics on Instagram @ULV_Athletics
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You need to attract more new patients to your practice, but you don't know where to start. While creating and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan does take time, there are many things you can get started on today.
The 10 dental marketing ideas listed below will help you quickly amp up your practice marketing so you can start attracting a steady flow of new patients.
#1: Update your brand
The first step is to evaluate your overall brand. As advertising expert John Williams explains on Entrepreneur.com, "Your brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them what they can expect from your products and services, and it differentiates your offering from your competitors'."
Start by taking a look at your practice logo. Does it accurately reflect your office's personality? Does it convey what you do and what makes your practice special? If not, it's time for an update.
Then, carry the new logo and its overall feeling through all of your marketing materials and your office. Consistency in branding makes your practice recognizable and builds trust in the minds of current and prospective patients.
#2: Update your website
Your website is the hub of all of your marketing efforts. It needs to reflect your brand, be up-to-date and designed to convert new patients. Here are a few specific things to look for on your site:
- Is it designed to appeal to your ideal patient? (i.e. families, seniors, emergency cases, etc.)
- Do you differentiate your practice? In other words, is it clear why a new patient should choose you over your competitor?
- Has your website design been updated recently? A website's shelf life is only 3-5 years. An outdated design sends the message of an outdated practice.
- Is it responsive, designed for mobile compatibility?
- Does your website contain professionally written content designed to persuade visitors to choose you?
- Does your website showcase professional photos of you, your team, and your office? Actual photos of the business owner, office and employees establish trust in prospective new customers.
- Do you have calls-to-action encouraging website visitors to schedule an appointment?
If you see one or two areas in which your site could be improved, make the updates today! If your dental website needs a major overhaul, talk to your current website provider about an update, or reach out to a website provider who specializes in dentistry and offers an integrated online marketing solution.
#3: Manage your reviews
Do a Google search of your name and then your practice name. Note the review sites that come up in the search results and take a look at your reviews. Don't have any? Setup your profile on popular review sites like Yelp and HealthGrades to start getting patient reviews.
If you already have reviews, make sure you've claimed your profiles and filled them out with complete, accurate information. Then read your reviews. Thank those who have left positive feedback and reach out to patients who have left negative feedback. Before responding to reviews, though, read our blog post "How to Respond to Negative Dental Patient Reviews."
"88% of consumers say they trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations." -2014 BrightLocal study
#4: Setup social media pages
Part of an effective online dental marketing strategy is being active on social media. If you haven't yet, set up a Facebook business page. Fill it out accurately with your practice information, add a high quality profile photo and cover photo, and you're ready to start engaging with your patients.
You can also set up a Twitter profile or any other social media profile that you think makes sense for your practice. Then make sure that you link to your social profiles from your practice website. When you post updates, link to blogs and articles on your website, and engage with your followers, you receive positive social signals that could improve your website's overall rankings.
Plus, engaging with your current patients on social media keeps your practice top-of-mind, boosting retention and referrals.
Read The Dentist's Guide to Facebook »
#5: Film patient testimonials
Adding patient testimonial videos to your practice website (if allowed in your jurisdiction) is one more way to show "social proof." And with so many people trusting online reviews, it's a great way to add reviews to your own website. Filming patient testimonial videos may sound like a daunting or expensive task, but it really isn't.
For a comprehensive look at how to film testimonial videos yourself using your smartphone, take a look at our infographic. Be sure to have anyone who appears in a video sign a consent form.
#6: Start blogging
Google loves websites with informative, unique, high quality content. They want to see that your website effectively answers visitors' questions (measured by their level of engagement with the site) and that you provide your visitors with new content regularly.
Blogging is the best way to consistently publish new content to your website. Not only can it improve your search engine rankings, it shows your patients that you are an authority in your field and care about providing them with useful information. It also offers you another way to distinguish yourself from your competition.
Download our eBook Blogging for Beginners for a step-by-step guide to getting started and a list of blog topic ideas.
#7: Participate in your community
Engaging with your community is always a good idea. Not only does it get your practice name in front people in your area, it shows that you care about your community. Sponsor a local T-ball team, host a charity event, have your office participate in the local 5k. This offline marketing gives you the opportunity to interact with potential new patients face-to-face.
But don't forget to add an Events or Community page to your website where you share the local events you and your team will be participating in and encourage patients to join you. By doing so, you show website visitors that you are involved and invested in your community.
#8: Regularly email existing patients
While trying to get new patients, don't neglect your existing patients. Remember – your current patients are the ones who will refer you to their friends and family. Nurture those relationships. Email marketing is a great way to keep in touch with existing patients and keep your practice top-of-mind, plus promote other services you offer.
The first step is making sure you ask for each new patient's email address at his or her first visit to build your patient email database. Ideally, your dental website integrates with your patient email list. If not, you can use a third-party email service or look for a dental website provider that offers a more comprehensive marketing option.
What types of emails should you send your patients? A monthly newsletter providing oral health tips is a great start! At Smile Marketing, we send a monthly patient newsletter to your patients on your behalf. You get to preview and edit each article before it's sent, but we do the heavy lifting.
We can also send birthday greetings, a great way to show your patients you care about them. These emails often remind patients that they're due for a checkup, improving retention, which in turn leads to more referrals.
#9: Try PPC advertising
If you're anxious for a quick influx of new patients, you may want to consider pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Online advertising platforms like Google AdWords allow you to target potential patients searching for a dentist in your area. You choose the search terms for which you want your ads to appear, create the ad, and link it to a landing page on your website. And, as the name suggests, you only pay when someone clicks on your ad.
PPC can be an effective way to get your practice in front of an appropriate audience right away, especially if your website isn't ranking well in the search engines. You can turn your campaigns on and off depending on your new patient needs.
PPC is something that should be managed by a professional to ensure you get the most for your money. Learn more about it here.
#10: Take a look inside your practice
When marketing your practice, you need to look at the "big picture." That means not only evaluating the marketing happening outside your office, but looking at what happens inside as well.
Is your staff able to convert the potential patients that call in? Are they friendly? Knowledgeable about your services? Do they answer calls in a timely manner or are too many placed on hold?
You can do all the marketing in the world, but it won't matter if new patients are lost during the first phone call. Here are a few suggestions for talking to potential new patients over the phone.
Also make sure you have a designated website advocate within the practice. Someone who ensures the website always reflect the current goings on in the practice and who responds to all email inquiries in "Internet time" – promptly, within 24 hours or less. We've all filled out an online form or submitted an email inquiry, but never heard back from the business. That's a surefire way to lose a prospect.
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Guest Review: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (PS3)
by Matt Damiano
Editor's note: We at Silicon Sasquatch have a problem. We don't get to play every game that comes out simply because we aren't sent review copies by publishers. However, we have friends who, like us, buy their own games, and these same friends also happen to be competent writers. Mr. Matt Damiano is one of those people, and we'd like to congratulate him on being our first guest reviewer. Let him know what you think of his review in the comments!
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is the follow-up to the 2008 series reboot, Prince of Persia, which didn't make much of an initial commercial impression despite its generally positive reviews (and my personal favor). Consequently, Ubisoft Montreal opted to return to the original mythos of the Sands of Time games and explore the seven-year gap between Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. Given the studio's lengthy track record with the Prince, how does Forgotten Sands hold up?
In Forgotten Sands, the always affable and snarky Prince is traveling to visit his brother Malik, who guards King Solomon's castle. Invaders seize the castle upon the Prince's arrival, and in an attempt to fend-off the attack Malik unleashes an ancient, evil army made of (wait for it…) sand. It's then up to the Prince to get the situation under control in a plot reminiscent of Sands of Time. The story is simple and episodic, which lends well to the Arabian Nights feel, but the content never really soars to the heights of Sands of Time. At least the Prince's one-liners are well-timed nuggets of hilarity.
The series' signature platforming is once again the star, and in that respect Forgotten Sands marks a new high point for Prince of Persia. The Prince regains the power to reverse time, but more impressive is his control over water and other elements. At the press of a button the Prince can freeze cascading water into place to perform sweet parkour maneuvers. The new twist on acrobatics adds a surprising amount of depth to game, especially because it could have been pure rehash. It also looks completely awesome.
Ever since Sands of Time, which had a fighting system I loved, Ubisoft has reinvented the combat mechanics with each new iteration of the series. Forgotten Sands is no exception. In sharp contrast to the last Prince of Persia's one-on-one duels, Forgotten Sands introduces combat with anywhere from 10 to 100 enemies at once. The mechanics aren't bad, as is the case with the other Prince games, but the combat is pretty simplistic even when compared with Sands of Time. I will say that Forgotten Sands does a fantastic job of integrating its melee component into the game: Combat is less frequent than in previous entries, and the transition between it and the platforming is seamless. Players can even jump from one enemy to the next a la Dead Rising. So while fighting is a fun diversion, Prince of Persia fans aren't expected to buy these games for the combat alone.
Furthermore, while I have a deep respect for the folks at Ubisoft Montreal because their sequels often address the predecessor's issues, sometimes the studio overdoes it. Overhauling combat for the umpteenth time was unnecessary, and I can't help but feel like Ubisoft lost its nerve and gave-in to the incessant demands for a new Sands of Time game. And while Forgotten Sands is an enjoyable throwback to its predecessors, the ending practically screams sequel, whereas I want to see the series move in a new direction.
Forgotten Sands doesn't feel like a cheap cash-in that coincides with the release of the movie. And though my experience with the game has been positive, it does feel like a substantial concession to a fan base that wanted more of the same. Thankfully the gameplay is made fresh by the new elemental powers and clever level design, which is ultimately what I -- and presumably most of the fans – were hoping for anyway. If you like Prince of Persia, you owe it to yourself to check out Forgotten Sands.


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Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, it's time to play another round of "What the Hell Is That?" the game where you guess what beloved American food item is being made in the picture above.
Today's featured photo takes us to an industrial locale, where a candy-colored creation creams into a soft serve-like mound in a cardboard box, aided by the skilled hands of a metal scoop wielding technician.
Is this a picture of?
A) The result of the Pillsbury Dough Boy's tragic encounter with a meat grinder. B) New age saltwater taffy production method at the Pennsylvania Dutch Candy Co.'s testing facility. C) NEW, from the makers of Soylent Green -- Soylent Pink! (Now with more girls!) D) Bubble Yum Bubble Gum on the manufacturing line, prior to packaging. E) Mechanically separated chicken, before its formed, fried and served to kids as McNuggets.
If you guessed "E," you're correct. The photo is a glimpse into the wonderful world of mechanically separated chicken,where science and technology are at work every day performing meaty miracles. The image in the photo is a chicken paste or "slurry" which will later become chicken nuggets. Mechanical separation of meat has allowed for some amazing (or disturbing) achievements in food science, such as transforming the unpopular dark meat of chicken into the "white, breast meat" consumers desire and cutting down on costs by using the entire animal.
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All the sports centres we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.
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My shortest post ever. It's critical to know where your link love is coming from. And you should understand that Google Plus does work.
*from Google Analytics – 30-days 3-19-12
If you don't think Google+ is for real, check out my 30-day stats. The t.co is Twitter.
And some higher numbers from Jetpack (internal WordPress stats)
* Jetpack Stats – 30-days 3-19-12
But notice, they are not reporting Google+ links for some reason. Don't be fooled if G+ isn't showing up in your metrics. Just keep looking. GA still seems to be the most comprehensive stats package.
Know your stats. What's trending today may not have even shown up on your stats window yesterday. Here's my one page infographic on understanding the analytics microscope. The tools you use to look at your traffic DO affect your numbers. So be aware and use many sampling tools.
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Definitely use this team if you are getting married on Maui! – Cindy and Jeff
Definitely use this team if you are getting married on Maui! We are from the Seattle area and had never been to Maui before our wedding. I heard about Kyle and Lena from a friend who used them and decided to use them based on her recommendation and the really great prices compared to some of the other wedding coordinators on Maui. They chose the best location and time for our wedding based on the weather that day and everything turned out beautifully. I loved how flexible and easy to work with they are. The hair and makeup team Kyle chose (Dan Sanchez) were fabulous and the cake was beautiful and delicious. Most importantly, the pictures were amazing and we have gorgeous memories of everyone who attended our wedding. We did two shoots so we could get both the sunset (immediately after the wedding) and the mid-morning light. There are so many amazing pictures to choose from and the quality, even on really big canvas and metal prints is stunning. Thank you Kyle and Lena! –Cindy and Jeff Ross
From the moment I first talked with Kyle I knew I made the right decision. – Angelique
There are a lot of options out there when looking for someone to perform your wedding and capture your memories. I chose Kyle and Lena because of the great reviews, affordable package options, and beautiful examples of previous work on their site. However, I was still nervous whether I made the right decision for a day that was very special to me and my fiancé. From the moment I first talked with Kyle I knew I made the right decision. He was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had and even offered suggestions that I may never have thought of. The day of the wedding was amazing! All of my nerves quickly disappeared once I met Kyle and Lena, they were so friendly and accommodating. It was a beautiful ceremony and getting our wedding pictures taken was so much fun. I would recommend Leluxe Hawaii to everyone getting married or needing any special occasion captured.
I would recommend Kyle and Lena and LeLuxe to anyone and everyone – Kathy
We had THE BEST time with Kyle and Lena … it was so much fun, and that reflected in the photos we received. Everyone was laughing and giggling, and it was just so easy! Kyle and Lena were prepared to keep our little ones occupied with sea shells and even a bird – and we were so happy with the results. This was a surprise photo shoot for my parents, and it involved the entire family with grand-kids, and Kyle and Lena were just so pleasant to be with – and the amount of photos they took was enormous! I would recommend Kyle and Lena and LeLuxe to anyone and everyone … If there is anything I can do to help promote their business, I will because they worked super hard, their prices were very good, but most of all we are so pleased with the photos we received and the memories that we will have forever!
Couldn't be more happy! – Randy
Couldn't be more happy! Everything from the beach to the sunset was perfect. Kyle did a great job on the ceremony and Lena took beautiful photos! Trying to make plans from Iowa was a little scary but they brought it together beautifully.
I loved every single picture! – Chung Family
My family and I came to Maui to celebrate our baby girl first birthday. After I planned the trip and bought airplane tickets and make the hotel reservation and all the trip logistics. I found myself looking and researching one by one in each photographer that I found online from Maui.
Trust me I like shopping, like every woman in this world right?
So I looked and looked and finally I found Leluxe Hawaii, and oh boy!! let me tell you it wasn't hard to decided after seeing their portfolio and how quickly they got back to me. If I knew them when I was planning My wedding I had choose them but unfortunately I didn't.
So anyways long story short, Kyle and Lena are amazing I loved every single pictures that they took from our baby and all of us. We had a great time in the session and love the location as well.
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The variables that have an effect on Horse Racing Odds
People who play their income in competitions like boxing matches or horse racing know that they can not bet their money indiscriminately. You see, gambling in events like these not only depends on luck. You can not trust your money to pure luck when you have other things to consider. One thing that people who bet on the track always do is consult the horse racing odds. These figures help to decide where to place their funds. They bet their money according to the probabilities given by paris horse racing odds.
But what things affect horse racing odds?
1) Reputation reputation horses and their jockeys certainly affects the horse racing odds. When you assume that this is the aspect on which they base the horse racing side just before it can be affected by other factors paris.
The reputation of a horse and rider sets the horse racing paris odds. This is due to the fact that the reputation provides people with the initial impulse to bet or not to bet. The reputation of a horse and its rider is earned through many races. Thus, a competitor trustworthy gets an excellent chance of winning a race. The horse paris chances are affected by the reputation mainly because of the truth that is in fact a fusion of the results of horse races. Thus, if the horse is almost unknown, it would be difficult to horse racing odds.
two) before the actual race, many authorities are studying the state of competitors. This will help figure out the actual horse race odds in the day of the race. As long as we call the different characteristics of the horse and rider before the actual race. It contains the physical condition of the horse, which tells you about its potential performance in the race. It also includes the emotional state or the fighting spirit of the horse that will tell you how a horse will get its potential.
At present, the horse's condition is critical that many authorities use various equipment to observe properly. Some people may see this as an extravagant expense, but men and women who are in the company that much more money depends on the condition of the horses.
three) Home is often the case that the house or on the track really puts a bet on the horses. Rating simply because of this, paris horse racing become adjusted. Many people base their choice on paris produced by the track. This is often the case when a player wants to win a certain amount of money. If, for example, he or she relies on the outsider in the race, he or she could win a huge sum of money.
Of course, most people just go to the property since the house is really able to observe the competitors better. In this way, they have a greater chance of winning despite the fact that their earnings would be comparable smaller.
What is essential about horse racing odds is the truth that these figures are information. These figures help the undecided commit their money for one thing. In the absence of horse racing odds, a person would have no way to know which horse to bet on.


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It was troubling for me to read those celebratory responses from African American elected officials who should know that the causes of homeless among their own group came as byproducts of America's legacy of slavery and systemic racism. Over 90 percent of those who come to the Shelter are African Americans. Their remedy will only encourage homelessness and others to come to Atlanta for relief.
For some twenty years or more, I and other members of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless have fought the very people who now champion solutions for Atlanta's homeless. Our Peachtree and Pine Shelter became a beacon of hope for thousands of people who sought help, a place to not only sleep and retreat from the day- to- day stress of survival, but to also receive invaluable services that address the myriad physical and emotional issues that often accompany the trauma of homelessness. Unfortunately for the very people we need and wish to serve and for our Board, we were placed in the crosshairs of the same forces of economic development that long ago created a rigged system of housing all across America.
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The basis of wealth for any group comes through equity and the author notes that today, African Americans on average earn about 60 percent of the average white family income; and only five percent of white wealth. He attributes this disparity directly to government housing policies throughout the 20th century. Everyone knows owning a home is a wealth generator.
Homelessness and job inequality among African Americans is a residue of this rigged housing system.
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The Seahawks final goal came just two minutes after the final score by the Beacons, put their third period comeback was short lived. UMB's defense held strong for the final 18 minutes of play, with Alyssa DePippo (Pittsburgh, Pa.) closing out the win with 10 more stops.
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Today I've been reading a book written by UCLA physicist Fred Alan Wolf called "Parallel Universes: The Search For Other Worlds". I just started on Part V and, after reading the first few pages, I think my mind is about to explode. Yes, I'm busy scraping my brains off my desk as it exploded all over my desk just a moment ago. You know what? I'm just going to type out these last few pages and let you all see for yourself just how crazy this stuff is.
"What did the early universe, the universe that existed before there were any observers, look like? Since there were no observers at the time of the big bang and since quantum rules run the show, there must, and I emphasize the word must, have been parallel universes occurring then, because all possible scenarios for the big bang must have occurred according to the rules of quantum physics.
Even the conservative Copenhagenists should agree. The world we see, according to the Copenhagen physicists — who believe that an act of observation rules out alternatives — appears when an observation takes place. Even they would agree that before the first observation, all we can really say is that the universe was in some superposition of quantum possibilities.
Take, for example, the radius of the early universe. Did it even have one? How could it, because according to a quantum picture it wouldn't have had any radius until that radius was measured? Who measured it? When was that measurement accomplished? Several physicists have addressed these questions and have come to a startling conclusion — one that is nevertheless consistent with the theme of this book: It is our observations now that are determining the past.
Do Thoughts and Wishes Time Travel?
Thus an observation of an event now somehow sends a message backward in time and "causes" events in the past. If this is true, then what is really the past? It would seem that there is no absolute past, because there is always the possibility at any time that some present event will alter it.
A way out of this paradox is found in the parallel universe theory. Accordingly, there is no fixed past. The past we believe is the past is what a community of communicating intelligent beings choose to be the past. Other pasts are out there waiting to be discovered. In other words, there are parallel pasts — an infinite number of them. The past that is altered by the present is just one of the many.
Since, according to relativity theory, there is no such thing as an absolute present, then what is present for someone could be the past or the future for another. Consequently, it would seem that the future also communicates with the present. But which future? The future that we believe will be the future is again that which is chosen by a community of intelligent communicating persons. According to the quantum rules governing parallel worlds there are an indefinite number of futures. So how can a future that is not fixed communicate with the present? Which future sends messages back to us?
The only consistent view possible is that all possible futures act on the present. Viewing the whole scenario of an infinite number of parallel universes as one big continuum stretching from the infinite pasts (actually not so infinite — only about 15 billion years ago) to the infinite futures, the effects of observations propagate in both directions through time — to the pasts and to the futures. What is future or what is past is purely a personal viewpoint, like being on one of many roads in a gigantic city leading from somewhere to somewhere.
And here comes a surprise. If the future communicates with the present, and by the same line of reasoning, the present communicates with the past, then it must follow that time is not fixed. We are not stuck in it like so many flies in a jar full of jelly. If we are not stuck in time, can we, like the unsuspecting hero of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five, become unglued in time? Is a time machine, a device that can send one backward or forward in time, possible?
With parallel universes appearing as a result of space-time distortion induced by gravity, new effects appear. For example, assuming that travel to a parallel universe is possible, it is impossible to go to it without traveling in time. In other words, time travel as described by multitudes of science-fiction writers now turns out to be possible. Just get near a whopping space-time warp and you have found one of nature's time machines.
Now the existence of parallel universes is troublesome enough. Why bring in time machines? Again the answer is consistency. As strange as it appears at first glance, time machines — devices that enable a conscious being to travel in time backward or foward — must be constructable if parallel worlds exist.
These are the sort of consequences you run into when you try to fuse quantum mechanics with Einstein's general relativity. According to Wolf, every possible existence already "exists" and has always existed. Atoms, or at least our models of them, are these clouds of potential which can take on any possible existence. The quantum wave function outlines how all the parallel realities tie together. It's a sort of bridge between the parallel universes. It's kind of like a navigation tool. Each decision a sentient being takes "splits" the universe and their consciousness travels to a parallel world.
These sorts of books really make you think, but aren't necessarily useful. At least, not yet.
If it's true that I'm splitting the universe with my every "decision", whatever a "decision" may be, this still doesn't tell me how to live my life or help me at all. To use a computer analogy, it's kind of like a vendor selling me a new computer yet it has no software loaded on it. All they give me is a text editor where I can write my own software code. Then they say, "Look! You could program this computer to literally do anything!"
I would then tell the salesmen that he's offering me little to nothing at all. To give someone everything is the same thing as giving them nothing at all. People don't want the ability to do anything. That's something you learn in business. People become perplexed when they're given too many choices, and they even pay consultants to make decisions for them when things get difficult. In fact being an individual, and being alive is really the business of making decisions, and choosing your life.
If all parallel universes all exist side by side, and somehow we're navigating them, then "truth" and learning the story of the "universe", its past, and its ultimate fate, aren't really the key issues. Imagination and deciding where you want to go are the primary factors.
But freedom is useless if you don't know how to utilize it. In fact, you don't even realize that you are "free." We all have absolute freedom, in a sense, and that's why we find this life so miserable.
It's like being given a brand new car and your parents tell you, "Here you go son! Take a road trip and see the world!" Then they don't teach you how to drive it and when you go to leave the drive-way you slam into the garage door, puncturing the tire. Then you slam into reverse, tail-spin into a tree, and then roll into the ditch. So much for the road-trip. Yeah, you were given the chance but, driving is difficult. You don't just give a young child the steering wheel on the interstate, driving at 70 mph, in stormy weather, surrounded by semi-trucks.
People already know that life is insanely complicated and that their every decision influences where they end up in life. We've always known this. What perplexes us is that it seems there's so many decisions which take us in directions we don't want to go. We don't know the consequences of our decisions. That's the problem.
In a way, thinking about what's in this book is painful. I start thinking that there's a parallel world where all my decisions went how I wanted them to. I'm sitting in my chair, writing on my cherry desk, working on my physics and other studies. I have all the books and materials I need for my theoretical research. I'm free from all toilsome labor, am never bothered with "projects' and "work", and am able to research everything I'm wondering about. I'm married to my beautiful dream girl, my business endeavors all went beautifully, I live in a home which was designed to my every specification, I'm adored by everyone… Yeah, I suppose I can imagine such a world, and according to Wolf, it actually exists in some parallel potential universe, and if I would've made all the proper decisions I would be experiencing that world right now.
But to be fair, this stuff he's talking about is backed by real science and is deeper than that. It's not something to be dismissed as mere vapid speculation, and just because it's not useful right now doesn't mean it won't be one day when we learn more. When the Greeks were researching conic sections they didn't have any idea what they could be used for. They ended up providing a mathematical framework to chart the heavens, plot trajectories of all sorts in physics, and became extremely useful in all sorts of engineering problems later on. Who would've known. Who could've? This stuff may be the same.
I think we're just now starting to realize the mechanical structure running the universe. It's mind-blowing when we begin to realize that nature's "constraints" aren't really constraints at all.
Makes me think of John Mayer's song Gravity. "Gravity, is working against me. And gravity, wants to bring me down." Einstein and many other physicists don't believe this at all. Gravity is a warping of space-time due to matter, and this warping is not only how time itself takes place, but is probably the key to how we'll be able to navigate between parallel universes.
Gravity is like the car example I gave earlier. We don't understand it, therefore we crash in the driveway. But later, when we learn to "drive" gravity, we'll probably be able to travel to any time, any place, and possibly live any life we can imagine. When we come to understand it more, I think we'll fall in love with it.
Gravity is not some force that's hell bent on pinning us down to Earth. It's actually a time warp. Time slows down under the influence of gravity. Science experiments have been done, placing clocks both in the basement of a building, and on top of of high towers. The clocks in the basements actually run slower than the clocks way above the ground. In areas of high gravitational concentration, such black holes, time and space do weird things. They rip the space-time fabric open, and provide doorways to parallel worlds. A spinning black hole is actually a doorway to infinite parallel universes!
And yes, they're building small black holes in labs today! I don't think people realize it but humanity is on the verge of an explosion of progress. Things people have never dreamed possible. Time travel. Immersion in parallel worlds which are nothing but vast amusement parks. Genetically modifying our bodies. Materializing food out of raw energy, like seen in Star Trek. It's getting closer day by day. It'll probably all happen too.
If this stuff is all true, and my research keeps telling me it is, death is an illusion. I'll always exist. You'll always exist. The parallel universe where I exist, and you exist, and every possible way we could've interacted will always exist. It'll also always be there for us to experience, together. Like energy, it can never be destroyed. The world only changes because we navigate between the worlds by our decisions. I also see no reason why my "consciousness" is confined to this body, or why yours is confined to yours. I may end up living life as you, and you as me. Maybe "I" already have. That's what's strange about all this. Identity is also an illusion. It seems this physics is telling us we're all one – literally. Or it's all confused thinking. We'll see.
I will say this though. Ever since I started seeing the world this way, it has made me far more happy. I no longer fear death. There's no cruel God waiting to throw me in hell. I'll never be separated from any of my loved ones. I'll always have a chance to meet you, and you, me. And even if I make a mistake, it's ok. It's no big deal. The main goal is to skillfully navigate these parallel worlds, and be happy. We're immersed in a game of all games, infinite in both complexity and simplicity, with every imaginable difficulty setting to enjoy, or endure, to your heart's content. We're here to let the world awe us with all the different things there are to experience – and somehow, together with friends, overcome the trials of this world and celebrate together.
On the other side of the spectrum, this philosophy doesn't help me endure problems well. I find myself asking, "If I could literally be in any possible parallel universe, why am I here? Why am I working some stupid job? What does this do for the universe? For me? For anybody?" I see no point in doing anything we don't enjoy. It also, strangely, brings both suicidal and joyful thoughts, at the same time. I find myself screaming, "I want out of here. Off to something more exciting. More fulfilling. Away from idiots. Away from politicians. Away from religion. Away from toil, sickness, starvation, and disease."
I think it's a valid question to ask why reality is so messed up, especially if from a quantum perspective we're "choosing" this reality. Who chose this world, of all things? Who would choose dieing painfully of cancer? Who would choose starvation? Who would choose dysentery? That's what I need to figure out. There's more to this reality than meets the eye. It'll take quite the detective to figure out how it's all working, and I love that role.
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Ephesians 6:10-24 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might...
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The armor of God is such a great passage. I find it encouraging but also a little scary at the same time. It's encouraging because we're told point blank that when we put on the armor provided by God, we can "stand firm" (Eph. 6:13) against Satan and evil forces. So what's the scary part? Well, it's the reality that we are, in fact, facing and wrestling against spiritual forces of evil.
So what's your suit of armor look like? Is it complete? Well taken care of? In need of repair? As we get dressed with our normal clothes each morning, how can we make sure we're also suiting up with our armor? Tami W.
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Mr. Draisen is known by his clients as accessible, willing to listen, ready to take action, and aggressive on their behalf. He achieves success by going "one step further than the other guy." When he is not working, you can find Mr. Draisen spending time with his wife (an Anderson native), two children, and three kids–goat kids, that is! The Draisens own and operate a family farm in their spare time.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate and Construction Litigation
- Contract and Collection Disputes
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- Social Security Disability
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- Medical Malpractice
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- Oklahoma, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1999
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Oklahoma, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1999
- U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals, 1998
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2007
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Honors: Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
- University of South Carolina
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- Draisen, Daniel. "The Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Their Relationship to Legal Malpractice Actions: A Practical Approach to the use of the Rules." Journal of the Legal Professional.
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- Anderson County Bar Association, Member
- Tulsa County and Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
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Bites of My Life/
Oh hello June, how did we get here so fast? A short week that felt like a long one, a new month, 3 concerts in one week, new books, new hobby, old friends, old habits. Happy second week of June!
-Can't quit this breakfast and have no intentions of doing so anytime soon. Brown rice cakes, one with smashed avo and Everything But The Bagel seasoning, the other with almond butter, coconut, chia seeds and cinnamon. Detox tea on the side!
-100% fangirling over LANY during their performance at The Jones. Work perks getting us so close to the stage!
-Happy mail day including new food inspiration, a belated b-day present and a promotion recognition with Arbonne!
-Bowl on repeat this week. Protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats and fresh veggies and herbs.
-Organized, hydrated and caffeinated.
-Greek feast with my mamma mia!
-2 of 3 concerts I went to this week.
-I've read 5 books to far in 2018, like what????? I believe I have mentioned before that I don't read. I'm not sure what has come over me. Can't wait for these next 3 books.
-Investing in a new hobby, tennis! Any players out there?
-Behind the scenes shooting for my besties new side hustle, Made by Maddie.
-The prettiest Made by Maddie earrings. Check out her insta for more and how to order!
-Been coveting Joanna Gaines banana bread recipe since my roommate came home with her new cookbook. I just weirdly love how she makes it in a square pan. It was good, but I like my banana bread better. So here's the recipe if you want the best nana bread eva.
p.s. I snuck in a Bites post last week but didn't tell you, sry. But, read here!


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The painting SUSANNE & WESTWARD is a re-creation of a critical moment during a race sailed on the waters of the English Channel during the summer of 1910. These were two of the many beautiful schooners sailing on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Both were large yachts by any standard but Susanne (154 tons) designed by William Fife; was simply overwhelmed by Westward (338 tons). She was the giant creation of Nathaniel Herreshoff; a yacht revered then and still considered by many now; the greatest of all racing schooners.
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I get it now.
The sweet pleasure of taking on the water with a board and standing up on your first attempt at riding a wave in.
It truly is amazing. Ty Gurney rocks and makes me want to go surfing again tomorrow. However, I will need to feel less sore than I do right this minute.
There are still spots open for my class this Saturday at The Growing Nest... contact Cottage by the Sea for details and to sign up :)


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The medical market is 1 of the most steady industries that everyone can work in. No matter what occurs in the economy, medical solutions and supplies will normally be necessary! As a diagnostic specialty, pathology can be viewed as the basis of contemporary scientific medical understanding and plays a large role in proof-based medicine Many modern day molecular tests such as flow cytometry , polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunohistochemistry , cytogenetics , gene rearrangements studies and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) fall inside the territory of pathology.
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental tactics on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological situation such as illness or injury , to aid strengthen bodily function or look or to repair undesirable ruptured regions (for example, a perforated ear drum ). Surgeons have to also manage pre-operative, post-operative, and prospective surgical candidates on the hospital wards.
Past medical history (PMH/PMHx): concurrent medical challenges, previous hospitalizations and operations, injuries, previous infectious diseases and/or vaccinations , history of identified allergies. Subspecialties contain electroencephalography , electromyography , evoked potential , nerve conduction study and polysomnography From time to time these tests are performed by techs without having a medical degree, but the interpretation of these tests is carried out by a medical skilled. Surgical instruction in the U.S. needs a minimum of five years of residency following medical school.
Whether it is a medical device or non-medical application, experience Integer's commitment to innovation, quality and speed-to-market place. Delivery could be by way of private medical practices or by state-owned hospitals and clinics, or by charities, most normally by a mixture of all three. Medical ethics offers with ethical and moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
From ancient occasions, Christian emphasis on practical charity gave rise to the development of systematic nursing and hospitals and the Catholic Church right now remains the biggest non-government provider of medical services in the world. They have been providing classes considering the fact that 1992, and they are the nation's top provider in medical transcription instruction. Medical doctors who are negligent or intentionally dangerous in their care of individuals can face charges of medical malpractice and be topic to civil, criminal, or professional sanctions. The modules that I have enjoyed the most would be Medical Terminology and Clinic Notes.Read More


text: The Fergana Valley enclaves are a reflection of the complex processes that the Central Asian states have faced since independence. Defined boundaries are an integral aspect of state sovereignty. However, the task of border demarcation can be troublesome, especially for newly emergent states. The current research identifies eight Ferghana Valley enclaves and looks at the relations between the mainland state, the enclaves and the surrounding countries.


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Adoptions: Roxy/
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Roxy is friendly, affectionate and very eager to please which makes her highly trainable. She is at the perfect age to seriously pay attention and learn whatever command you ask of her. She loves to be around people-- don't miss these adorable puppy months!
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Because this is a shorter work, I don't want to detail too much beyond what the description has already said for fear of ruining it for some people. We join Francis, a journalist, as as she is visiting Lohno for an extended series of interview about his life's work. The area is about to be overrun by an invading army and the action proceeds from there as she and Lohno's servant flee.
The settings are vivid. Francis is an interesting narrator. There's a lot to like here and nothing really to complain about.
I've been a fan of Tanith Lee since 1980 or thereabouts. She is a prolific writer and her books span the spectrum from great to poor. This story is good, maybe very good, but far from her best. I've still listened to it multiple times and I still find in interesting. For the price, give it a shot.


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Ugandan Anti-Gay Law Struck Down; FNUR Continues Work to Support LGBTQ Ugandans/
Supporters of LGBTQ people in Uganda were hesitant to celebrate Friday's invalidation of the country's infamous anti-gay legislation. Often cited as the harshest law against LGBTQ people in the world, the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act of February 2014 threatened life in prison to anyone found engaging in consensual same-gender sex, LGBT advocacy, or even failure to report alleged homosexuals. For many, the victory was not a clear one as the law was struck on a technicality—parliament passed it without proper quorum.
The Friends New Underground Railroad (FNUR), an Olympia, Washington-based NGO that seeks to aid LGBTQ Ugandans fleeing their country, stated their concern in a Facebook post soon after the court's decision:
We imagine that the ruling will either be appealed (and thus remain in place until the entire legal process of appeal is exhausted) or the government will draft a new, similar law.
The post also noted that multiple anti-gay rallies were staged and one lawmaker had already appealed the ruling. Affirming their resolve to continue, the FNUR said:
The effort will continue for as long as there is a threat to the imminent health and well-being of #LGBT Ugandans and as long as the Ugandans operating this railroad request our support.
Rainbow Street stands in solidarity with LGBTQ Ugandans and those working actively to support them in this time of political uncertainty.
Follow the efforts of the FNUR on its Facebook page. Click here to support their vital efforts.


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CCOF must periodically review materials to ensure that they have not changed formulation and continue to be appropriate for use in organic production. You can help CCOF reduce costs and wasted effort by removing materials from your OSP that you no longer use or do not plan to use.
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43 substances will be discussed at the spring meeting:
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the renewal of 17 substances to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) as part of the 2018 Sunset Review process. Notably, USDA renewed carrageenan to the National List, which the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) had recommended for removal.
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If all U.S. combat troops are going to leave Afghanistan by January 1, 2015, it makes sense that they back away from Afghanistan's front lines before New Year's Eve, 2014. Think of it as the dimmer on your dining room light – slowly turn it down instead of plunging from full light to darkness.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's declaration Wednesday that the U.S. will leave its combat role in Afghanistan sometime next year in favor of a more hands-off "advise-and-assist" mission shouldn't come as much of a surprise. It happened in Iraq, and it's part of an orderly withdrawal.
It's reassuring to the local military force to have the U.S. military on call in the final year or so of their presence. That way, the locals can conduct military operations knowing that if they screw up, help – in the form of the U.S. military – is a radio call away. The U.S. has some 89,000 troops in Afghanistan, and that total will drop to 68,000 by election day in November.
Panetta's timing might have been better: even though it's old new, reports that the Afghan Taliban are simply waiting for the U.S. and its allies to withdraw before they can resume their offensive was a predictable kick in the teeth. But a politician has to balance that against the cheers that will sound if President Obama can declare, as he seeks re-election, that the two wars he inherited are in their final chapter, at least as far as Americans are concerned.
Panetta expressed optimism to reporters aboard his plane as he headed to a NATO session in Brussels:
We have weakened the Taliban. We've made good progress in going after them. The level of violence is down. It continues to be down. And you know, admittedly, these are the winter months, but at the same time…security is clearly improving in all of those areas. A lot of it is due to the Afghan armed forces, the army. They're doing much better operationally, and we continue to try to train and improve them in that capability.
The bottom line, in both Afghanistan and Iraq, is clear: nearly 7,000 American lives is a sufficient investment for this nation to make. Obama's allies will cheer Panetta's announcement, while his foes will accuse him of cutting and running. "Secretary Panetta's statement today sends the wrong message at the wrong time to both our friends and our enemies in the Afghan conflict," Senator Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., said.
Both sides have merit. But, in history's rearview mirror, there are tens of thousands of American families who wish that LBJ had the guts to do, in 1966, what Obama is doing in 2012.


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About RheumatologistsFind a Doctor
Rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and therapy of rheumatic diseases and focus on conditions involving joints, connective tissues and autoimmune diseases. Rheumatic diseases are disorders that affect of the immune system. Along with affecting the health and function of the joints, muscles, bones; rheumatic disorders can also affect organs including the kidneys, lungs and brain.
A rheumatologist analyzes patient records, tests and examinations to assess those suffering from rheumatic diseases involving physical aspects such as joint dysfunction as well as mental health.
Treatments provided by a Rheumatologist can range from referral to other medical specialists and the use of orthopedic aids such as supportive splints and/or braces, use of a cane or even require corrective surgery.
Conditions also treated by Rheumatologists include rheumatic heart disease and other rheumatologic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus. Some other common rheumatic disorders requiring specialist treatment from a Rheumatologist include chronic back pain as well as pain in the shoulder, wrist, biceps, leg, knee, ankle, hip, and Achilles, bursitis, tendinitis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatism is a disorder that affects the loco-motor system including joints,muscles,connective tissues,soft tissues around the joints, and bones.
Rheumatologists may work in conjunction with related disciplines including Immunologists, Orthopedics and Pain Management doctors.


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A Christmas Stocking
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During Grandma's recent visit, I showed her a couple of books filled with Christmas Stocking designs. I told her to pick a couple that she liked, and that I would make her one for the coming holiday.
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Come to Hewitt Library and enjoy a free Christmas celebration and tree lighting! Features will include:
- Reading of "The Night Before Christmas"
- Mrs. Music's Hewitt Elementary class will sing
- Hewitt Chamber will furnish cookies and hot chocolate, Reindeer food to pass out to the kids to take home.
- Photo Booth with props
- Crafts for the kids provided by the Art Center of Waco
- Pictures with Santa
- Collection site for Toys for Tots and Food for Families


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George Hunzinger was a furniture maker during the later half of the 19th century. He emigrated to the United States in 1855 and began manufacturing furniture in New York City. Like his contemporary furniture makers of the Victorian Age, Hunzinger's pieces are very decorative. What is unique about his furniture is the innovative and distinctive designs he patented. This site contains information and photo's of Hunzinger's work.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Round Table
Here is an excellent example of Hunzinger's unique designs. Where other manufactures might use a 4-sided base made of two pieces of wood, Hunziner crafts his base out of 3 oddly shaped spindles. I would have loved to have this one... Unfortunately, this sold for way out of my price range.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Pair of Chairs
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
A Hunzinger Stamp
Hunzinger was pretty proud of his work and made sure people knew who made it. A significant number of his pieces will still have the stamp of it's maker. Here is an imprint from the back of a chair.
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JustEarth is holding another training workshop to prepare Fridays for the Future (and others who have not lobbied before) on how to lobby a federal MP.
Lobbying 101 – a Climate Action...Read more
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In the third webinar from the Future Earth Transformations Knowledge-Action Network, join Frances Westley, world renowned scholar from the Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience and Graham Leicester from the International Futures Forum and practitioner and author of Transformative Innovation: A guide to practice and policy for a conversation that brings together key insights from the practice and study of innovation to explore what this can tell us about transformative change.
In a world with a changing climate and other contemporary challenges, the most critical question of our time is not whether change is needed, or even necessarily what the solutions are, but how change can be facilitated. One avenue to explore the 'how to' question is to focus on innovation. Knowledge is growing from both academia and practice about innovation. But what kinds of innovation are needed for a changing world? Certain kinds of innovation often result in fixes of what is already failing. Disruptive innovations shake things up, but don't necessarily take things forward. Transformative innovations are therefore needed that help make fundamental shifts towards new patterns in society that are aligned to future aspirations.
This webinar therefore brings together key insights from the practice and study of innovation to explore what this can tell us about transformative change. After the presentations by Frances Westley and Graham Leicester, the webinar will open up to comments, discussion and of course, questions to the speakers.
This webinar is part of a series of activities by Future Earth´s Transformations Knowledge-Action Network, which aims to mobilize a community of researchers and practitioners interested in exploring social transformations to sustainability.
This webinar is open to all, including scientists, communicators, and stakeholders in the fields of sustainability and global change. Feel free to forward this invitation to your networks.
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Frances Westley is a renowned scholar and consultant in the areas of social innovation, strategies for sustainable development, strategic change, visionary leadership and inter-organizational collaboration. Her most recent book, Getting to Maybe (Random House, 2006) focuses the dynamics of social innovation, and institutional entrepreneurship in complex adaptive systems. Experiments in Consilience (Island Press, 2004) focuses on the dynamics of inter-organizational and interdisciplinary collaboration in the management of ecological and conservation problems. At the University of Waterloo, she leads a research team dedicated to understanding social innovation, and has designed both graduate and undergraduate curricula in social innovation.
Graham Leicester is Director of the International Futures Forum, a group established in 2001 to address the question of how to take effective action in a complex world we do not understand and cannot control. His most recent books explore the theory and practice of '21st Century Competencies' and 'Transformative Innovation'. Graham previously ran Scotland's leading think tank, the Scottish Council Foundation, founded in 1997. From 1984-1995 he served as a diplomat in HM Diplomatic Service, specialising in China (he speaks Mandarin Chinese) and the EU. Between 1995 and 1997 he was senior research fellow with the Constitution Unit at University College London. He has also worked as a freelance professional cellist. He has a strong interest in governance, innovation and education.
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Our Handsome Gentlemen
Our handsome studs form part of Esperanza's foundation. Each of them contributes wonderful qualities to our breeding and we are so grateful with the flexibility they give us in our programme. Our boys are as much a part of our family as our beautiful ladies and spend lots of time with us in our home. Each have their own beautiful personalities which they pass on to their kittens. All of our studs are closed for stud service.
Mr Bojangles
Waterlee BB Bakkies of Esperanza
Blue Bicolour
This clever boy is stunning with his big blue eyes and substantial body. He is perfectly marked and the protector of the roost. He has done very well on show, winning the first show he ever attended. Bojangles is probably the most photographed cat ever, by everyone. He was our first Ragdoll and we thank his breeder, Ivo for trusting him to our care. Mr Bojangles is a neuter pet boy. Bojangles is an International Champion and won Overall Best in Show at the CASA Show 28 July 2012. http://www.casawcf.com/casa-40.html
*PL Ameleony Junior II of Esperanza
Blue Bicolour
Our Jo has the sweetest personality that he passes to his kittens. He is a gentleman and loves showing. He can often be seen rolling around for the judges, purring and making bread in the air. We are very proud of his achievements. He won an OSRBG Independent Show in Durban. Also achieved 3rd place in the 2015 SACC KZN Top Cat and became the overall winner at the CFSA KZNCC Top Cat 2015. We are proudest of his amazing nature which epitomises the Ragdoll breed. We are so blessed that Karolina sent him to live with us. Thank you.
DK Jaquet Robbie Fowler of Esperanza
Blue Bicolour
We are so exited to welcome Robbie to our fold. We are thrilled that we see so much of his father Bounty in him. We cannot express our appreciation for Karen for this amazing young man. May he live and love living like our own African lion in our home.