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The dispatching of the liaison officers — probably fewer than 40 of them, and carefully not designated as military trainers — is a sign also, they said, that only a combination of military pressure from the sky, economic pressure on the government and a better-organized and coordinated rebel force will finally convince Col.
"Some countries thought the Libya operation could be over quickly," said a senior
Sending advisers to Libya is the latest in a series of signs of trouble for the NATO campaign, which began in earnest with a stinging, American-led attack but has seemed to fizzle since operational command was transferred to NATO on March 31. After that, a rebel offensive was smashed by Colonel Qaddafi's forces, which sent the rebels reeling toward the eastern city of Ajdabiya.
New tactics used by Colonel Qaddafi's forces — mixing with civilian populations, camouflaging weapons and driving pickup trucks instead of military vehicles — have made it hard for NATO pilots to find targets. At the same time, loyalist artillery and tanks have hammered the rebel-held city of Misurata with
Divisions within NATO seem to be harming the strategy as much as Colonel Qaddafi's new tactics, said Robin Niblett, the director of
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"You want to send Qaddafi a message of collective will, that there's no way out, that he's facing a determined and unified opposition," Mr. Niblett said. "And he's seeing a European-led NATO that is not sufficiently cohesive."
"If I were him, I would look at European disagreements and take heart from them, especially when the opposition appears so weak," Mr. Niblett said.
Colonel Qaddafi "senses there is a gap between means and ends," he added. "He can look at divisions among members of NATO and feel he can be part of a political solution, because in the end he may feel there is not sufficient cohesion to follow the strategy through to its end," which is his ouster.
To persuade Colonel Qaddafi and his sons to leave, he said, "we need both the political and military track, and we have bits of the military and a fractured political situation, and we're not giving the strategy the best shot."
To some extent, the problems in NATO can be traced to changes since the end of the cold war. With the end of the Soviet threat and its expansion to global missions outside
"As soon as NATO went out of area it stopped being an alliance," said
Tomas Valasek, a defense expert at the London-based Center for European Reform, compared NATO to an American political party, "a coalition of countries with broadly the same interests, but with different views."
It was inevitable after the cold war, he said, that NATO countries would focus on different threats: terrorism and
"As for the rest," he said, "I don't even know why they stay in NATO."
NATO will never be what it was, Mr. Valasek said. "NATO will become more of a transactional place in the future, so, as in Libya, more often than not there will be coalitions of the willing, with NATO support."
NATO officials reject the criticism, saying the alliance has done a good job in a short time and that the air campaign is working well.
"There is no question about the collective will in NATO" to carry out the United Nations' resolution on Libya, said Oana Lungescu, the alliance spokeswoman. She said that in the three weeks since NATO took over command of the operation, "we are steadily degrading Qaddafi's ability to carry out and sustain attacks on his own people and gradually squeezing the regime's forces."
But just about everyone agrees "that there can't be a military solution to the crisis as such," Ms. Lungescu said.
"This mission keeps up the pressure for a credible political solution," she said.
A senior NATO ambassador asked for patience. "In the end the balance will shift; it has to," he said. "Qaddafi gets no more arms, no more tanks, no more ammo, and he gets weaker and over time the others get stronger. And at some point someone around Qaddafi decides to have a political way out."
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The current political debate, the senior NATO ambassador said, is not about whether the Libya war will end in negotiations, but the nature and context of the talks. Some countries would like to begin negotiations with Colonel Qaddafi before he leaves power, with the clear aim that he must leave. But others, particularly the rebels, say that negotiations can begin only after the colonel and his sons are safely out of the country.
For now, Mr. Valasek said, the problem is that both Colonel Qaddafi and the NATO-supported opposition think that time is on their side. "It may take everyone longer to realize that this is as far as military force takes us. But unless we want a divided Libya, we need to sit down and negotiate."Continue reading the main story


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As part of our work on the Mayflower 400 project we have been meeting and audio interviewing a number of subject matter experts on various topics. These range from the role of Cambridge University in the development of Puritanical thinking, to Mayflower passenger John Howland of Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire and the origins of the Separatists in Retford and Scooby.
At the heart of the Mayflower story is the Reformation and the impact on Church worship and Church buildings and their interiors. These changes have continued ever since.
Roger Wilson has been interested in Churches for many years and how they have constantly changed and adapted as ways of worship have altered. Churches are very much a living community resource that have adapted over the centuries.
We spent a day with Roger visiting six churches he knows very well and which were within a few miles of Loughborough, Leicestershire (see map below to see the location of the churches)
At each church Roger told us about the key features that illustrated the constant change that the churches and congregations have experienced since the 16th Century.
The Churches we visited were (click on the names to find out more and listen to Roger):
- St Andrews in Stoke Dry, Rutland
- St Peter, Brooke, Leicestershire
- St Andrew, Lyddington, Rutland
- St John the Baptist, Kings Norton, Leicestershire
- St Mary the Virgin, Ashley, Northamptonshire
- Emmanuel Church, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Pictures of the Churches can be seen below:
While all the Churches were fascinating places to visit our own personal favourites were St John the Baptist in Kings Norton and Emmanuel Church in Loughborough for very different reasons.
St John the Baptist was awe inspiring in terms of its early Gothic architecture and yet at the same time very balanced between the level of detail and fine craftwork. Inside the simple lines, the colour of the beautiful wood carving contrasting with the white walls and the absence of masses of decoration gave it very peaceful feeling.
Our other favourite was Emmanuel. Re-ordered a number of times it felt a very active and energised Church with lots of flexible space being effectively used by different groups within the local community.
To keep up to date with our Mayflower 400 Project see our News section.

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- Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl (NOTE: This book was the last book in the Donovan Brothers Brewery series. The order in which to read can be found here.)
- Sweet Jiminy by Kristin Gore
- Room by Emma Donoghue
- Christmas in Lucky Harbor by Jill Shalvis (NOTE: This is a 2-in-1 book that contains the first two books in the Lucky Harbor series - Simply Irresistible and The Sweetest Thing. The order in which to read can be found here.)
- Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis (NOTE: This book is am additional book in the Lucky Harbor series. The order in which to read can be found here.) The other authors in the anthology are Hope Ramsey and Katie Lane.
- Holiday Hideout by Jill Shalvis, Vicki Lewis Thompson and Julie Kenner.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Books Read in November 2011
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Movies Watched in November 2011
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Korean Style Short Ribs
I made Korean Style Short Ribs in the crock pot this past weekend. It tasted pretty good so we saved them for dinner tonight. We're eating them over rice. It's a bit sweet, and I have a feeling it'll be heavy on the garlic, but it's tasty and easy, and we almost have all of the ingredients at home excluding the meat and green onions.
Korean Style Short Ribs
recipe adapted from Blisstree
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
I head of garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 lbs beef short ribs, uncut whole ribs
1-2 stalks green onions, sliced thin for garnish
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds for garnish
Mix soy sauce, sugar, oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper in a small bowl. Place ribs in a 5-quart slow cooker and pour sauce over. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Remove ribs from crockpot and serve hot over a bed of rice with a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds.
*Alternately, if you don't have a crockpot/slow cooker, simply place the ribs in a foil lined baking sheet and baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours until cooked
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Weekend Update - Super Saturday
On Friday, Husband and I did our grocery shopping before Little Miss came home so we would have a nice, quiet evening with her. On Saturday, we had a big day.
On Sunday, I slept gloriously late. We had a family breakfast. Then, Little Miss and I took a walk to the library. After the walk, Little Miss and I took a nap. Then, we woke up, had dinner and pretty much went back to bed. A perfect Sunday.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Little Miss has started pre-reading where she can identify letters and will ask what certain words are on the page. She will also memorize entire books and then "read" them to us. We're not long before she reads us bedtime stories which is only sad because I was never a good person to sit and listen to a story. I'd much rather be reading it myself. Anyway, tonight, I recorded her reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It's in two parts because I didn't realize she knew the whole book, and she was kind of bummed that I had the camera off. It's a bit lengthy and some of it is fast so she may be hard to understand, but she knows almost the entire book. You certainly don't have to watch both lengthy videos, but if you don't watch the second, how will you know how the story ends?
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Weekend Update - Wedding Bells
On Saturday morning, Husband and I drove to NJ for a wedding. We made good time, had a quick lunch at a diner and then attended the wedding and reception. It was a really good time with good friends. Unfortunately, Husband wasn't feeling well on Friday and got worse on Saturday, but he made it through the wedding and 3/4 of the reception.
On Sunday, Husband drove us to the Parkway and then I drove the rest of the way home (so you know he was sick!) I dropped him home and then went to pick up Little Miss and spend a little time with my grandparents. It was a crazy busy and fast weekend, but it was a lot of fun by all.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Friday Story
So, a man accidentally threw away his wife's engagement ring. Then, with Waste Management's help, dug through a lot of trash to find it. You can read the entire story here. Do please click on the link because the first comment is my favorite. "Let's be honest here - did he really have a choice? LOL" Seriously, I think Husband would dig through 9 tons of garbage over listening to me nag, yell, and scold him for the rest of his life.
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Report Card
I can't believe it was our second parent/teacher conference. Last year, we were a bit nervous, but this year, I think the report went just as well as we expected. There were no surprises. Sometimes, I think these report cards are a bit arbitrary at this age, and it's mostly the teacher assuring the parents that their kids aren't little crazies. Husband had concerns about Little Miss's listening skills (or lack thereof), but the teacher assured us that she is fine or normal for her age and, of course, she listens to other people better than her parents.
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Weekend Update
Last weekend, we had a good weekend with Brother-in-Law, Sister-in-Law and Nephew. I forget what we did on Friday, but I'm sure it was low key.
On Saturday, Little Miss and I went to the library and chose new books. Then, we came home for lunch, and she took a nap. Afterwards, we went to Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law's apartment. We chatted and ate and watched the kids and ate and then got pizza. We tried to keep Little Miss up later than usual so she could adjust to the time change the next day, and she handled it ok.
On Sunday, we met Sister-in-Law and Nephew at the mall for holiday portraits. This is the first year that Little Miss was absolutely perfect. Poor Nephew is entering the phase that his cousin just exited. Still, I think the pictures came out well. After, we grabbed some lunch and then head for home. Little Miss napped on the way home and then wouldn't nap once we got home which is fine.
Good weekend overall!
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
RIP Bil Keane
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
And Sometimes, It's All Worth It
I would never categorize myself as messy, but I don't like to clean or tidy so I go as long as possible without doing it. With limited space in our apartment, our living area becomes messy within a day if there is no cleaning or tidying. So, when we went 2 weeks including a deluge of presents from Little Miss's birthday, it got pretty bad. So bad that Husband cleaned floors and did his part last weekend (we divide the chores). As it happens, if I do a big cleaning, Husband will follow so conversely, when he breaks down to clean, I follow with my jobs. So, last night, I finally put away Little Miss's changing pad from the top of her dresser and put all her knick-knacks up there. That freed space in her bookshelf to put actual books. Then, I picked up the toys and changed the sheets and put away the clean clothes. Little Miss came home and ran into her room and gasped. "Mommy, you made this place look wonderful!"
So, there may be days where being a grown-up is a thankless job, but sometimes, it's all worth it.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Cupcake Vodka?
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Movies Watched October 2011
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Books Read in October 2011
- Chasing Fire by Chasing Fire
- Only His by Susan Mallery (NOTE: This book is part of the Fool's Gold series. The order in which to read the series can be found here.)
- Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl (NOTE: This is part of The Donovan Brothers Brewery series. You can find the order in which to read here
- More Than Words Volume 7 by Jill Shalvis, Carly Phillips, and Donna Hill
- Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (NOTE: This is part of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. The order in which to read can be found here.)
- Ape House by Sara Gruen
- Covet by J.R. Ward> (NOTE: This is part of the The Fallen Angels series. The order in which to read can be found here.)
- Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis (NOTE: This book is the second book in the Animal series. The order in which to read can be found here.)
- It was a really great month for reading with most of it happening in the first week of the month. I read all electronic books and continued borrowing books from the library for my nook. Very pleased with this month's books overall.
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A Nation that men have willingly volunteered to fight for and defend. A Nation who has answered the call not once but many times to defend weaker countries from tyrants and dictators who would rob them of freedom, and liberty, and even life.
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Goodbye Arizona, hello Texas!
I swear I feel like a hobo.....haven't even been home from OK for a week, and I'm finishing up last minute packing to head out in the morning to Ft. Worth for two weeks. I'm going to go help a family from Oregon that we know who are taking 11 horses to the World show. Very, very excited, but tired and a little nervous. Flying still scares me a little ;)
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Amid all the distractions, President Trump today gets to focus on something he had been looking forward to: meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
This is Trump's fourth foreign-leader visit in his first month in office:
- The White House message: "This ... will be the first of many between the WH and PM as we work toward peace in the Middle East."
- Key quote: "This relationship will be a stark contrast to the last eight years."
- Message President Trump will convey: "Hosting Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House reaffirms the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel, built on our shared values and the deep friendships of our people. The President has made it clear: The United States stands in solidarity with Israel, particularly in the face of terrorism and there is no daylight between us."


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New Jersey Issues Posters for Paid Sick Leave LawOctober 15, 2018 – Alerts Labor & Employment Alert
In an update to our May 4, 2018 alert, New Jersey Passes Paid Sick Leave Law, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued an official employee notice that employers are required to provide employees under the Law.
In its Oct. 8 announcement, DOL said employers in the State of New Jersey must display this official poster in conspicuous and accessible places at each of its work locations informing employees of their rights and responsibilities. The Law also requires that new employees receive the written notice from their employers upon commencement of their employment (and that existing employees receive it by November 29, 2018).
Employers must also provide copies of the written notice to employees upon request. Any employer found not to be complying with these laws may face monetary fines.
The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (NJPSLA) goes into effect on October 29, 2018 and employers must comply with these poster requirements on or before this date. The poster can be downloaded from the New Jersey government website.
The poster on earned sick leave covers these categorical topics:
- Amount of Earned Sick Leave
- Rate of Accrual
- Date Accrual Begins
- Date Earned Sick Leave is Available for Use
- Acceptable Reasons to Use Earned Sick Leave
- Family Members Definition
- Advance Notice
- Reasonable Documentation
- Unused Sick Leave and Carry-Over Provisions
- Right to be Free from Retaliation for Using Earned Sick Leave
- Right to File a Complaint
For more information about this alert or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carlos A. Torrejon at 973.548.3312 or [email protected] or any member of Fox Rothschild's Labor & Employment Department.
This publication is intended for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. The reader should consult with knowledgeable legal counsel to determine how applicable laws apply to specific facts and situations. This publication is based on the most current information at the time it was written. Since it is possible that the laws or other circumstances may have changed since publication, please call us to discuss any action you may be considering as a result of reading this publication.


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We all know deep down inside that anything is possible in this life. We have dreams, hopes, and we have fears. Our greatest fears normally consist of those "What If" moments that we know are possible, but we pray we never personally face in our lifetime. Tonight, one of my dear friends and co-workers […]


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Dublin area dentist describes the best dental care solutions for children
Parents with children in and around the Dublin area often worry about who to take their children to for dental care. Instead of dealing with a separate pediatric dental practice, many prefer to have their children seen at a family-friendly practice that can schedule back-to-back dental appointments for everyone in the household. Dr. Munira Lokhandwala at StarBrite Dental is proud to offer family dentistry, offering dental care for children and adults in the Dublin area.
Dental care for children is similar to that for adults. It is important that children understand why it is essential that they take good care of their smile. Oral health is important to help reduce the development of problems such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. These conditions can have permanent, negative consequences to the health and appearance of the smile. By taking good care of the teeth and gums, patients can reduce the risk of developing these issues and maintain a healthy, attractive smile for life!
Dr. Munira Lokhandwala and the team of StarBrite Dental also provide sealants and fluoride treatments for children to help strengthen their teeth and reduce their risk of decay. During these dental appointments, parents can ask questions and learn more about how they can encourage their children to take better care of their smile. We encourage children to visit regularly with their parents, typically at least twice a year for professional cleanings. This can reduce the risk of disease and decay. This allows Dr. Munira Lokhandwala to detect problems early enough for conservative and effective treatment. Children and adults who do not visit their dentist regularly may be allowing problems to develop and progress to the point where they are more difficult to control and treat, resulting in more time and cost to repair.
If you are a parent who wants their child to visit a dentist who can provide age-appropriate care for children, contact Dr. Munira Lokhandwala today. We encourage parents to consult a dentist who provides family-friendly care for patients of all ages and can educate them on the advantages of better oral health and wellness.Back to Pediatrics Page


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How to Make your Next Move Easier
January 2nd, 2014 10:02 pm by admin
Happy New Year! It's a New Year which for many individuals means New Year resolutions, fresh starts and tackling the reorganization of one's home after the holidays. Moving from one residence to a new home is the ideal time to get rid of unnecessary items for numerous reasons. Firstly, your move will cost less because you'll be paying your movers less to relocate fewer items. Secondly, transferring less unnecessary items will allow you to start the year off fresh in your new home.
Outdated clothing. Typically the rule of thumb is if you have not worn it in 6 months it is time to either toss it or donate the items. Invite a friend over who is up on current trends that will assist in making clothing donation decisions easier.
"Vintage" furniture. Not all furniture qualifies to be labeled as vintage pieces just because its been passed its prime. If it has no function, it is best to toss it. Another great idea for furniture is to think of how it is going to look in your new home. Does it match with the design of the new home?
Old electronics. If you are thinking of tossing old electronics or gadgets, check to see if your community or city has an electric recycling program. It is better for an item to get recycled then tossed in the trash.
Miscellaneous items. Random kitchen gadgets that are never used or trinkets that are only collecting dust in your basement should be locally sold, tossed or donated to charity. A good plan to keep in mind when reorganizing, especially before a move is if you don't love, enjoy or utilize the item regularly then it needs to go. Out of sight, out of mind.
The task of going through your household items may seem overwhelming however it will make moving much easier in the long haul. Take your time and don't forget that almost anything that can't be donated can be recycled somehow.
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Por Imti Choonara, Emeritus Professor in Child Health
Politicians can have a significant effect on child health. Fidel Castro who recently passed away had a significant impact on child health, not only in Cuba, but worldwide. He ensured Cuba introduced free universal health care, with a focus on primary health care and prevention. To ensure adequate delivery of health care, Cuba trained its own doctors. Medical students receive free education and are guaranteed a job on qualification. They accept that they will be posted where they are needed, including rural areas.
Child mortality rates in Cuba are lower than in the USA, a remarkable achievement for a lower middle income country. Even during the special period when the Cuban economy crashed, public services were protected. This was a conscious political decision by the Cuban government and contrasts sharply with the austerity programme of most governments.
Internationally, Cuba has always responded to emergencies and disasters in other countries, sending health professionals around the world. More than 19,000 children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have received long term treatment in Cuba. Cuba now has over 50,000 health professionals working in over 67 countries. A key feature of the work of Cuban health professionals overseas is that they work in areas of greatest need. These are often rural areas where the local indigenous population has previously not had any access to healthcare. This commitment to global child health was a personal project of Fidel Castro. Fidel's legacy to children is free healthcare and education.


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Bossa Conference 2008: Ubuntu for UMPCs
Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded (UME) will be out soon, and Linux Magazine Brazil had a preview at Bossa Conference 2008, presented by Adilson Oliveira from Canonical. UME is targeted at connectivity devices, such as UMPCs and MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices), but not at cell phones, as they are "too closed", according to Oliveira.
Canonical's UME tests are currently being undertaken on a Samsung Internet tablet device that originally had Windows running. The first stable version of UME will be out in May, and will be based on Hardy Heron, with packages directly derived from the official ones. At first it will be available only for x86 processors, which is why it needs notebook-like hardware. However, it is completely focused on touchscreen interfaces, with its current GUI roughly based on Nokia's Maemo.
The web browser is based on Firefox and all applications are displayed full screen by default. The test hardware sports many connectivity interfaces, with a video-out jack, multiple USB jacks, bluetooth and wireless, and is powered by a 900MHz Celeron processor with 1GB RAM.
UME enjoys strong support by Intel, and in the USA there are many OEMs and ODMs ready to include the modified distribution in their products. However, there are still some major hindrances. Connectivity devices are not meant to be switched off, but suspended instead – and returning from this state still takes longer than users would tolerate. Also, boot times – which, once again, should never happen – are too long, and the use of LinuxBIOS in the devices is not possible, as manufacturers provide their specifications and UME can only conform to those.
UME will follow "regular" Ubuntu's release schedule, i.e. a new version every six months. Ubuntu software packages not specifically made for UME can also be installed, but their interfaces will actually be just like in a desktop, instead of following the mobile interface guidelines.
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Elementary OS 5.1 Has Arrived
One of the most highly regarded Linux desktop distributions has released its next iteration.
Linux Mint 19.3 Will be Released by Christmas
The developers behind Linux Mint have announced 19.3 will be released by Christmas 2019.
Linux Kernel 5.4 Released
A number of new changes and improvements have reached the Linux kernel.
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In-house designed and built laptops coming from System76.
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The PinePhone Pre-Order has Arrived
Anyone looking to finally get their hands on an early release of the PinePhone can do so as of November 15.
Microsoft Edge Coming to Linux
Microsoft is bringing it's new Chromium-based Edge browser to Linux.
Open Invention Network Backs Gnome Project Against Patent Troll
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Endorses Kasich for President
Saying John Kasich was an "action hero" who "kicked some serious butt" in Washington before, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed him Sunday for a return engagement.
By Darrel Rowland & Randy Ludlow
Saying John Kasich was an "action hero" who "kicked some serious butt" in Washington before, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed him Sunday for a return engagement.
"We need John Kasich to now take charge and be at the White House," said the former bodybuilder, who was in Columbus for his namesake sports festival.
A campaign rally attended by several hundred behind Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory kicked off an intense effort by Kasich to win his home state in the March 15 primary.
The former congressman told the crowd "we're going to do well" in Tuesday's Michigan primary, "and then we're coming here."
"I think it's important that in Ohio we not only send a message to the country but we send a message to the world that positive efforts in politics and not name-calling, sliming or big suggestions about how you're going to fix things, that a positive message and raising the bar for our kids will win in this country."
Kasich trailed Donald Trump by 5 points in the latest poll of Ohio. But state Republican Chairman Matt Borges said the Ohio GOP is mounting an effort similar to the one that helped sweep the governor to a historic re-election victory in 2014. Several volunteers were recruited at Sunday's event to make calls and help the Kasich ground game.
Speaking before Kasich and Schwarzenegger arrived, former Congresswoman Deborah Pryce said, "This isn't an anti-Trump rally. It is an anti-Democrat rally, because we all know that John Kasich is the only Republican who can beat Hillary Clinton." If Kasich fails to win Ohio, his campaign likely is over.
Later, in Toledo, Kasich's bus rolled into the SeaGate Convention Centre before hundreds of people munching on campaign-provided Tony Packo's chili dogs.
Kasich asked -- for a third time -- for their votes. "Why don't we straighten this whole election out and let the governor of Ohio ascend to the White House, okay?" he asked to cheers.
The governor was asked if he could explain his reasoning behind not releasing his income tax returns prior to 2008 -- returns that would have reflected full years of earnings from his position in a two-man Columbus office with Lehman Brothers, the failed investment firm that went bankrupt with $22 billion more in debts than assets.
"No, I can't. We do pretty much what everybody else has done," Kasich replied. Told he was incorrect, he said, "I'm not going to waste my time with that. We released seven or eight years of tax returns. We had your (Dispatch) people come in when I was running (for governor) in 2010 thinking I got some big payout which I never got, so that's silly."
A pair of GOP presidential hopefuls from the U.S. Senate, Marco Rubio, of Florida, and Ted Cruz, of Texas, released tax returns dating to 2000 and 2006, respectively. Former candidate Jeb Bush, the former Florida governor, released 33 years of returns. Trump has declined to release his returns, saying he is under an IRS audit.
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A new Department of Justice report says cannabis legalization requires a rapid response that must be carefully balanced with input from stakeholders.
The Department of Justice's 2016-17 Departmental Results Report, which sets out the details of what the government has been working on in terms of legislation, was released today.
The report notes that the "accelerated pace" at which these new policy issues like cannabis legalization have come about is an "ongoing source of uncertainty" that poses "challenges for timely policy and program responses."
To manage these concerns, the Department says it has continued to monitor the process and emerging trends to help inform how it will move forward on important issues like legalization, impaired driving, and an end to discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
Among the various new policy issues covered in the last year, the report says cannabis legalization creates challenges in terms of responsiveness to new and emerging policy priorities, maintaining partnerships necessary for policy and program development and delivery, and meeting evolving demands for legal services.
To address these concerns, the Department says it will continue to maintain and develop conversations with the related departments impacted by this new legislation, as well as implementing cost recovering methods.
Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, has been one of the government's leads on legalization, helping guide both Bill C-45—the Cannabis Act—and Bill C-46, the companion impaired driving legislation, through the House of Commons.
"As part of its broad responsibilities for policy in matters relating to the administration of justice, departmental staff provided extensive support to the Government in meeting its commitment to uphold Canada's Constitution and the rule of law in carrying out its policy objectives, on both the domestic and international fronts," says Wilson-Raybould in a prepared statement.
The government also released a 'Mandate Tracker' today which states that cannabis legalization is one of 218 bills that are underway and on track.
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One Year Later Insignia on OYL trades?
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- Jeffrey9/08/2006 09:41:00 AM
Only in the copyright page, the one with the legal disclaimer and printing history. There's even a blurb explaining the OYL concept. You'd think they'd put that sort of thing in the back cover. (Incidentally, Bob Harras is listed as editor of the TPB.)ReplyDelete
The worst offence is that a key plot point is spoiled on that same page. And I could be wrong, but the paper quality for the TPB is worse than the single issues, making some of the night scenes virtually indecipherable. God I hope Up Up and Away gets better treatment...
Yeah, I just picked up the trade and was surprised by how dark the pages are. Some of them are wrinkly because there is so much ink on them (page 88 is almost worthless) while this week's issue of 'Tec is on nice glossy paper.ReplyDelete
I guess thin paper was their solution to selling 8 issues' worth at $15, but for a story with so much black ink it was a bad idea.
Hmm ... that stinks about the paper quality.ReplyDelete
So Jeffrey, would you recommend not reading the OYL blurb until after reading the trade (is that where the plot point is spoiled)?
Thanks all for your comments.
- Jeffrey9/10/2006 10:52:00 PM
It's not the blurb that spoils the story. It's an image from late in the comic that they used that spoils it. Kind of like the decision to use [100 BULLETS SPOILER WARNING] Lono's face on the title page of 100 Bullets vol.7, even though his appearance is meant to be a shock.ReplyDelete
- Johnny Sorrow9/18/2006 03:38:00 AM
I really wanted to like this particular Batman story, since James Robinson's work on Starman was especially enjoyable. The unfortunate thing is that one of big revelations here rely heavily on the story from 'Arkham Asylum: Living Hell', which is a good book IMHO, but is probably one that not many have read. So I'd recommend picking that one up first, before reading 'Face the Face'.ReplyDelete


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If, at this time, you are fortunate enough to have just one little pet, but feel as though you still have your hands full, just with this one little pet, then it might be a good idea for you to begin the process, as soon as possible, to find that one little pet a decent home, a home in which it knows it will always feel welcome and appreciated and, more importantly, loved. When thinking in terms of animals' (in general) wild, natural instincts for survival, you may find this quite surprising.
But it is so true. You thought you loved the little animal, but, wait for it, it loves you even more. Yes, it can be surprising, but so it goes, the little animal's instincts give it that capacity to love its master or mistress even more. It would move head over heels the earth for you if it could. Only the thing is, in this here urban concrete jungle, it cannot. It is left to you to take the poor animal to the pet surgery easton md clinic when it falls rather ill.
And you had best not delay this. Cats are sensitive creatures. Just a whiff of the whiskers can turn the creature's stomach. Speaking of which, this is why you need to listen very carefully to what the cat's veterinary surgeon has to say about careful and correct feeding habits. There can be no willy-nilly shopping at the supermarket for the cheapest tins you can find. And don't go carelessly sloshing the cat's drinking bowl with milk.
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Eyelash Extensions in Bow
LeSalon offers top quality eyelash extensions treatments around Bow, all in the comfort of your own home or office.
How it works
Design your perfect treatment. We work with highly trained and vetted professionals to ensure that you are in the best hands.
Tell us when and where you want it. We'll forward your request to our expert Salonettes and take care of the matching.
Sit back and enjoy your LeSalon experience. Your Salonette will arrive promptly and perform your treatment to perfection.
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We're London's premium on-demand beauty service, meaning you tell us when and where you need us, and we'll send a 5-star mobile beauty therapist to you. We offer an extensive range of nail, lashes and waxing treatments for both men and women. Currently, our reach is London Zones 1-4.
- LeSalon is convenient. You can book your treatment where you like, when you like.
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Luxury treatments in the privacy of your Bow home.
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Our vision is to create a 21st century beauty salon: On-demand beauty services that are accessible and delivered by skilled, certified and insured therapists in homes, hotels and offices. The needs of the modern individual are changing, and we are adapting the delivery of our services to cater to the requirements of your busy schedule. More than that, we are providing a platform for beauty therapists to work on their own terms - choosing what treatments they do, when and where.
On-demand, at-home beauty is quite a new concept, but we've been working away at it for a few years now. We've worked hard to create a platform that connects skilled beauty therapists and busy customers successfully, and can't wait for you to try out LeSalon! LeSalon is about more than just eyelash extensions. While our therapists provide an amazing set of lashes, they also provide an extensive list of other services. Need a mani? We got you. Need your monthly wax? The demand for at-home beauty has increased and, as a result, the need to create a platform that works for both busy customers and freelance beauty therapists. Obviously, the needs of the modern individual are changing. We're getting busier; we don't have time to go to a salon when we've got kids to look after and a job to go to. Our Salonettes love doing the best they can, and our platform gives them the freedom they deserve.
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CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of 7-Eleven Inc. soared more than 22% Thursday after the convenience store operator's majority owner offered to buy up the rest of its outstanding shares.
Early Thursday, Seven-Eleven Japan Ltd. said that it would pay $32.50 a share cash for the remaining 27% of 7-Eleven SE, -0.22% it doesn't already own. The offer represents a 15% premium to the Aug. 31 closing price.
7-Eleven said it has appointed a board committee to evaluate the offer and promised a decision by Sept. 19.
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It may not be the end of the road for two South Jersey power plants planned for decommissioning.
Offshore wind company Orsted alerted mariners last month that its 170-foot surveying vessel will study waters off Atlantic County, and the path runs near both B.L. England in Upper Township and the Oyster Creek Generating Station in Forked River.
Orsted spokeswoman Lauren Burm confirmed the company is eyeing the two plants as a way to connect its turbines to the energy grid. Orsted submitted a bid in December to the state Board of Public Utilities for ratepayer subsidies to fund its project, which it says could produce up to 1,100 megawatts of energy and will bring 100 permanent jobs during the farm's 25-year expected life cycle.
"The surveys are an effort to collect data and to continue to refine the project design to be able to make a final interconnection decision," Burm said.
The vessel, R/V Enterprise, will conduct geophysical surveys of the sea floor for two months to determine where Orsted's proposed wind project 15 miles off Atlantic City might connect to the power grid. Surveying was set to begin in mid-January but was postponed.
B.L. England, New Jersey's last coal-fired power plant, is set to close in May. It brought jobs and electricity to the region for nearly 60 years. Crews are now decommissioning two of the power-generating units, which sit on the edge of the Great Egg Harbor Bay. B.L. England declined to comment further.
In Forked River, the Oyster Creek nuclear plant shut down in September. Camden-based Holtec International wants to buy the plant and decommission it, but is awaiting license-transfer application approval from the federal government.
Upper Township Mayor Richard Palombo said incorporating B.L. England into Orsted's plans is logical. He has discussed the possibility in meetings with company officials, he said.
"It would make sense from a location standpoint to utilize B.L. England as an existing transmission grid that's already in place," he said. "There's potential for opportunities."
For now though, the fate of B.L. England is unclear. Whether the plant is repurposed for offshore wind or for a natural gas pipeline is up in the air.
The state is still reviewing the three offshore wind applications it received to determine which will get subsidies. The decision will be made by July.
B.L. England is also part of the proposed, 22-mile South Jersey Gas pipeline. It has faced an ongoing legal challenge from the New Jersey Sierra Club since 2017, after the state Pinelands Commission approved the pipeline despite outcry from those concerned it would carry natural gas through the state's largest protected nature reserve. Oral arguments are set for April.
"There's no guarantee that (the application) is going to be accepted," Palombo said. "The South Jersey Gas pipeline could also go there. That may still be an option. ... Reasonably it still could be done."
But environmental groups are hoping the wind project prevails over the pipeline.
Last week, more than 50 advocacy groups descended on Trenton urging Gov. Phil Murphy to put a moratorium on fossil fuel projects in the state. The organizations jointly issued a report that stated the South Jersey Gas pipeline would release 1.13 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually if built.
South Jersey Gas did not respond to requests for comment.
New Jersey Sierra Club President Jeff Tittel said in a statement earlier this month the B.L. England site should be used for renewable energy projects.
"We have said all along that this area would be a perfect location for offshore wind," Tittel said. "We do not need any more fossil fuel pipelines. Instead, we need to use renewable energy to create green jobs and a green economy."


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Community Garden SiteLocal sports teams use Worthington Road Park for its practice fields, but the park's primary function is to serve as a community garden.
Garden plots or raised beds are available in a variety of sizes.
Garden plots or raised beds are available in a variety of sizes.
- Raised Bed (4' x 8')
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2020Community Garden Notes:
- Priority registration for returning gardeners begins early January (date tbd)
- New gardener registration begins on February 1, 2020
- Opening Day for the Community Garden is April 1, 2020
- It is highly recommended that gardeners call 614-568-2080 to make an appointment before visiting the Maintenance Department office to ensure a staff member is available to assist. The Maintenance Office is located at 7049 Big Walnut Road, just beyond the Police Station. Normal office hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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I told you guys that I was ready for the glitter!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
NAIL Linkup: New Year's Eve
I told you guys that I was ready for the glitter!
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This is such a pretty and sparkly manicure! I commend you on your goals! Bloglovin helps me so much when it comes to commenting on blogs, I check it in the morning and then in the evening.ReplyDelete
Ooooh pretty! They remind me of the ocean. :) Happy New Years to you! Great resolutions. :)ReplyDelete
That is so pretty! Love the blue and gold combination.ReplyDelete
- Jennifer ChannellDecember 31, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Beautiful color combo! Cute mani!ReplyDelete
- ValiantlyVarnishedDecember 31, 2014 at 4:38 PM
Great color combo and gradient!ReplyDelete
- Color Me So CrazyDecember 31, 2014 at 4:55 PM
I just love this color combo. It's my favorite of the year or maybe of all time. AND I love your goals!ReplyDelete
What a great mani! I have similar goals for 2015.ReplyDelete
I love the look you created! My goals are also very similar for 2015. I've loved all of the round up posts and I'm sort of sad I didn't jump on the bandwagon. lol. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
This is so gorgeous!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful mani! I love the added blue glitter ♥.ReplyDelete
I love the look of Crash over Frostbite!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous mani! And your goals are great - I love your blog and look forward to see what you have for us this coming year :)ReplyDelete
Great look! It reminds me of a sparkly beach! Your goals sound fantastic, keep up the great work!ReplyDelete
Thank you!! I've definitely been working on that one more!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Awww thank you so much!!<3ReplyDelete
Thank you! We can do it haha (:ReplyDelete
Thank you! I think the hardest thing about the round up posts is just saying organized with planning them, but we can do it!ReplyDelete
Isn't it lovely? Thank you!ReplyDelete
Aww thank you so much! You're so sweet (:ReplyDelete
Ohh, I can totally see that! Thank you!ReplyDelete
- Brethil EbontreeJanuary 16, 2015 at 3:49 PM
I started to let go a few months ago, it saves so much stress!ReplyDelete


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Tore S. had it made. He landed an enviable position that many of his fellow students had been gunning for – an evening/night shift as a Unix admin and general support for a large company that let him work from home. And you know what that means: equal time given to work and dancing around in your PJ's Risky Business-style. He could sleep and get paid for it, so long as he kept his cell phone on and would wake up and answer if/when it rang. Then he'd have to VPN into the network, do his thing, and then carefully weigh the decision to have another one-man dance party or go back to sleep. (Sleep usually won.)
One fine Saturday morning around 11:00, Tore was sound asleep, visions of sugarplums dancing in his head – only to have his wonderful dream violently interrupted by the screech of his cell phone. Tore squinted, rubbed his eyes, and read the caller ID. Damn, it was work. He quickly practiced saying "hello" without sounding tired, and then answered.
"THE LOTUS NOTES SERVER IS UNREACHABLE." Ivan, Tore's boss's boss's boss, was furious. Tore was used to his attitude and had learned not to take it personally.
"So you want me-"
"FOLLOW THE SUPPORT PROCEDURE." *click*
Tore sighed, dragged himself to his computer, and looked up the standard operating procedure. The Lotus Notes server was outside of Tore's authority, so this was going to be easy. "Call internal support," the document read. Tore dialed the number, reported the problem, they assured him that they would contact the responsible admin, and Tore moved on to his next task: procuring a bowl of cereal and watching some TV.
Tore was impressed by how quickly he escaped Constable Cornpuff's maze, decrypted Mr. Marshmallow's word scrambles, and figured out all of the words in Baron von Blueberry's crossword puzzle. Mysteries on the back of the cereal box solved, Tore paid more attention to whatever forgettable show was on the TV. After a half hour or so, another call.
"Hey, Tore, this is Martin," he began. Martin was one of the system managers. "The Lotus Notes server is down; I need you to take care of it."
"Oh, yeah, I know. It's already been reported, and currently being worked on." Since Tore had no access to their internal ticket system, he was officially out of the loop. "I'll let you know as soon as I get an update."
Martin sighed. "OK, fine." *click*
Tore was a diligent guy, though, and figured he'd better call internal IT just to check up. "We've escalated it to the responsible admin," they reported. Uh oh, Tore thought, usually this is just a server reboot. This must be a serious issue if it's taking this long...
Right after getting off that call, another came in. "TORE." Ivan was clearly still upset, and was inadvertently giving Tore's cell phone speaker a stress test with his yelling. "THE LOTUS SERVER IS STILL OFFLINE."
"Right. I've reported it to internal IT, talked to Martin, and just got off the phone with internal IT again. They've escalated it to the appropriate person. I've done everything in my power."
Ivan demanded that he call internal IT. Though it had been less than two minutes since he'd talked to them, he wasn't going to agitate Ivan any further. Internal IT put Tore on hold while they called the tech for an estimate. As Tore listened to the Michael Bolton hold music, he noticed that Martin was calling on the other line. He quickly switched over.
"Hey Tore, do you have a status update on the Lotus Notes situation? What's the ETA?"
Tore responded, "No news just yet, but I'll let you know as soon as learn more." Satisfied, Martin hung up. Tore switched back over to internal IT. A minute later, the IT support guy said that someone was working on it, but that couldn't give a solid estimate. Tore called Ivan with the update, and got back to his TV show.
Again the phone rang. Again, it was Ivan. After another call to internal IT and a status report, and close to an hour of the server being down, Ivan was about ready to explode. "GIVE ME THE NUMBER FOR INTERNAL IT. I'LL SETTLE THIS MYSELF," he barked. Tore couldn't help but feel bad about the verbal beat-down that internal IT was about to receive.
Another five minutes passed, before Tore's next phone call. "Tore." It was Ivan, but he wasn't speaking in all caps, his rage having melted away. "The problem's fixed. What was the name of the system manager you talked to?"
"YEAH. THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT." Uh oh. His rage is back.
"Uh... is there a problem?"
Ivan went on to explain, with varying rage levels, that Martin had been the responsible admin for the Lotus Notes server all along. Martin had just decided to be lazy that morning, and that he was going to pass the buck to Tore.
The circle went thusly: Tore called internal IT, internal IT called Martin, Martin called Tore. And occasionally Ivan would jump in just to keep things interesting. Martin didn't realize that Tore didn't have any control of the server, despite the fact that Martin was the one who'd set up the security. All Martin had to do was a server reboot, but apparently that was too much to ask.
For over an hour, the four circled the solution and grew more and more frustrated with one another. And as a result of this mess, Ivan fired Martin for this and other similar incidents.
Tore's job was eventually replaced by an Indian service desk, where no doubt their poor staff are getting yelled at by Ivan, calling internal IT...


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After he leaves, he battles Riku, who is confused about why he can use the keyblade. That's when Riku gives in to the darkness in his heart, to gain power to fight Roxas. Riku wins, and he is captured, his memory is altered, and he's put in the virtual Twilight Town, where he makes new friends, Hayner, Pence and Olette. There, in the beggining ok KH II, he meets Naminé, and both seems to have taken a liking for each other, which is only natural, given that they are Sora's and Kairi's nobodies, after all.
When Roxas learns that he was never supposed to exist, he gets angry, but after he conforms himself, and joins Sora willingly.
Roxas is a special case amongst the Nobodies: he does not look like Sora, but he's the image of Ventus. That's because (FYI: SPOILERS OF BIRTH BY SLEEP) in the end of KH: Birth By Sleep, Ventus's heart enters in Sora, giving him the ability to wield a keyblade, and the looks of his nobody.
The fourth pic, up to down, shows the scene when Xemnas welcomes Roxas into to Organization, and gives him his name. The sixth, which shows four guys, represents the second most confusing identity crisis in the game, the Sora-Roxas-Ventus-Vanitas paradox (which only loses to the Ansem-Xemnas-Diz-Riku paradox). basically, the four of them have connections, and Roxas-Ventus and Vanitas-Sora looks the same... not to confuse, Ventus and Vanitas are from BBS - Vanitas is a evil part of Ventus - And Roxas and Sora are from the other games... The eight is my favourite, because it basically tells Roxas's story.


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Today concludes the blog tour for "Thicker than Blood" with a last stop at Pants Off Reviews. And I've also been emailing people, Facebooking people. (And neglecting Twitter. Poor, spurned Twitter. I shall figure out what to do with you soon.)
What have I learned from the blog tour?
I can never read all the cool-sounding, exciting, hot books that are out there. And more are coming out all the time. It would be worth uploading a copy of my brain to a computer just to read the books for me. (How would that work?)
To those following the blog, thank you! I will strive to keep it entertaining, and not all about me. (Who am I kidding? Of course the blog is all about me. But I'll try to entertain you nonetheless.)
Next week, Animal Magnetism comes out and there will be more on that. In the meantime, I leave you with Gilbert Gottfried Reading Fifty Shades of Gray (not safe for work):