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Auburn area CHP officer arrested on suspicion of child porn transmission
A California Highway Patrol Officer has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting child pornography.
Patrick Francis Cooney Jr., 54, was taken into custody by Placer County sheriff's detectives at about 4 p.m. Monday. His arrest came after an investigation that remains ongoing.
The investigation revealed that Cooney transmitted child pornography depicting sex acts involving youths under the age of 18, according to a Sheriff's Office Facebook post. Detectives searched his home and seized his electronic devices.
Cooney is a 26-year-veteran of the CHP, serving first in Ventura, then North Sacramento and finally the Auburn office. He is on paid administrative leave and his peace officer powers have been revoked, CHP Officer Rafael Cervantes said.
Valley Division Chief Janice Mulanix said in a statement the "CHP is aware of the arrest of one of its officers by the Placer County (Sheriff's Office) for alleged behavior that occurred while the employee was off duty."
Mulanix assured the public that the CHP takes any allegation of misconduct by its employees, whether on or off duty, very seriously – and said the CHP is cooperating fully with the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
In addition, the CHP is conducting its own investigation, Mulanix said.
"I want to emphasize to the public that the alleged conduct of this employee does not reflect the values, hard work, dedication and professionalism of the CHP and its more than 11,000 employees," she said.
Bill Lindelof: 916-321-1079, @Lindelofnews


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STAMFORD, Conn.--Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, announced today that it priced its previously announced private offerings of senior unsecured notes. Silgan announced that it entered into an agreement to sell $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4 ¾ % Senior Notes due 2025 and €650 million aggregate principal amount of 3 ¼ % Senior Notes due 2025. The offering for the Euro notes was upsized by €200 million, from a previously announced offering size of €450 million to €650 million. The new U.S. Dollar notes will mature on March 15, 2025, and the new Euro notes will mature on March 15, 2025. Interest on the new U.S. Dollar and Euro notes will accrue and be payable semi-annually on each March 15th and September 15th, commencing September 15, 2017.
Silgan intends to use the net proceeds from the U.S. Dollar notes offering to prepay a portion of its outstanding U.S. Dollar term loans and repay a portion of its outstanding revolving loans under its senior secured credit facility. Silgan intends to use the net proceeds from the Euro notes offering to prepay all outstanding Euro term loans and repay a portion of its outstanding revolving loans under its senior secured credit facility, to repay certain foreign bank revolving and term loans of certain of its non-U.S. subsidiaries and, with respect to the additional €200 million from the Euro notes offering, to redeem, on or after April 1, 2017, an equivalent US dollar amount, including the applicable redemption premium therefor, of its outstanding 5% Senior Notes due 2020. As a result of such partial redemption of Silgan's 5% Senior Notes due 2020, Silgan expects to incur a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $0.05 per diluted share, with the final amount of such loss on early extinguishment of debt to be determined upon completion of such partial redemption.
The notes being sold by Silgan will not initially be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, or under any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering would be unlawful.
Silgan is a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products with annual net sales of approximately $3.6 billion in 2016. Silgan operates 87 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Silgan is a leading supplier of metal containers in North America and Europe and a leading worldwide supplier of metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products. In addition, Silgan is a leading supplier of plastic containers for shelf-stable food and personal care products in North America.
Statements included in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2015 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

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13 comments so far
#1 posted 10-03-2010 04:09 PM
That's almost 3D. Nice work.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford. Wood-a-holics unanimous president
#2 posted 10-03-2010 04:13 PM
#3 posted 10-03-2010 04:43 PM
-- Ohh mann...pancakes and boobies...I'll bet that's what Heaven is like! ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣
#4 posted 10-03-2010 05:12 PM
Looks Great!
#5 posted 10-03-2010 06:01 PM
That's some great intarsia work.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
#6 posted 10-03-2010 06:39 PM
I watch some of these guys soar over my office building during my lunch breaks
-- Scott "Some days you are the big dog, some days you are the fire hydrant"
#7 posted 10-03-2010 06:45 PM
great job.
-- Chuck, wiswood2 www.wisconsinwoodchuck.com
#8 posted 10-04-2010 01:32 AM
-- Terri, Rocky Mountain High Colorado!
#9 posted 10-04-2010 01:53 AM
wonderful work very nice.
#10 posted 10-04-2010 05:27 AM
I have to tell you my experience with a young Red Tail. A couple of years ago Mimi and I were driving to a local mall. I have the habit of taking back roads instead of Interstates. We rounded a corner and there along the road sat a young Red Tail. I thought it odd that he didn't fly as we slowly approached. We stopped the car in the middle of the road and he still didn't fly but rather hopped across the road. Surely, when I got out of the car he would fly, but he didn't. Crouching down, he let me approach him, touch his head and then allowed me to pick him up. What a magnificent creature. Soft yet all muscle. Piercing eyes. Talons that were truly as pointed as needles. He never made any attempt to escape or be aggressive. We covered his head/eyes with a cloth, borrowed from a nearby house and set off to find a vet to check him out- all the while, holding this beautiful bird in my hands- realizing that if I set him on my leg those needle sharp talons would easily pierce pants and skin. At the third office, we finally located a vet with a "raptors license" who accepted him. At first glance, the vet thought he may have internal injuries or broken bones- both of which would probably be fatal as these birds do not heal well. He told us they would keep us up to date on his condition. A couple of weeks later, to our amazement, the vet called an said the bird had indeed survived, he was flying and "hunting". They eventually released him back into the wild. Every time I see one riding the air currents, I wonder if it is the one I held in my hands.
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins.
#11 posted 10-04-2010 06:52 AM
Cool Lew, that is a good deed you did for that bird. I would love to see one up close like that, but not really…. they are meant to be soaring on thermals up high.
-- Scott "Some days you are the big dog, some days you are the fire hydrant"
#12 posted 10-23-2010 06:18 PM
Great job, very nice piece
-- Kory, Greensboro NC
#13 posted 02-12-2013 11:27 PM
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Well this was one stop that I was really looking forward to. Eleven Madison park is ranked number 5 in the worlds best restaurants according to Pellegrino. I will say as hard is that is to live up to I think they nailed it. Their service is impeccable, from the moment we walked in the door they new our name and made us feel at home. I think one of the best services I have ever experienced. The food was right there as well. You figure when you have 14-16 courses there will be some great dishes, and some very light and subtle dishes. Definitely a destination, special occasion restaurant because it is not a cheap meal, but worth it for the people that appreciate this type of meal. Dinner is roughly 3-4 hours, but doesn't really skip a beat. You don't really realize until maybe the very end because for us it was very late and we were tired and really full. Again from the moment you walk in they make you leave everything at the door and your in their hands for the next few hours. The attention to detail on every level is amazing and that is why they have 3 michelin stars and one of the best in the world. Chef Daniel Humm is a chef that has really put it all together. His cookbook is a must in my opinion for every modern chef. It has a great mix of old and new. His combinations I think are not only inventive but sound. The meal starts off with drinks if you so choose. I think we got two cocktails and sat at our table. There are no menus and you tell them before the meal starts of an allergies or things you don't want to eat. Then they drop off this little punch out with their logo on it and four flavors. They said to pick one flavor that you like and they will have a few dishes revolve around the flavor you picked. After that the meal starts. I apologize for the poor pictures but it was dark, lighting is low and just couldn't get great pictures for some reason.
First course they drop of a little box
Savory Black and white cookies. Cheddar with apple. Really cool and great
Next we had pear gelee, with walnuts and celery root
Then we had Horseradish with apple snow and water chestnuts
Next was beef dishes in two segments first was an amazing beef tartar with smoked marrow
On the outside was the marrow cream and you dig in and the tartar was inside. Really cool and delicious.
Next was probably the best pastrami I have ever had in my life. It was melt in the mouth. They went to every deli in NYC to try the best pastrami and then talked to the chefs to recreate theirs. I think they cure it sous vide it, then smoked it. It was so tender and just delicious. They served it with rye, mustard gel, black garlic and pickles. Awesome course wish I had more of the beef but this is only 4 courses in.
Served with a bottle of home made soda pop
Next I had foie gras with sunchokes and hazelnut
My wife had sunchoke with pear, buttermilk and truffle. She loved it.
This is about the time they brought the bread. They only make one type of bread and its all they need to make. This was the downfall of our night. You see my wife and I love bread and we are not scared to eat it. The bread "rolls" they brought we a cross between a croissant and brioche dough. It was seriously one of the best pieces of bread I have ever had. They served it with duck butter and regular butter. I can honestly say I think we both had 5 of them each. We were a little embarrassed and I say a little because they kept asking if we wanted more and we asked if we could have more. After 3 I think we slowed down a bit but in between courses its a great snack. I said this was the downfall because we were so full by the last course or two and if we wouldn't of had so much bread I think we wouldn't have been uncomfortably full.
Next they rolled out a table side waldorf. They had this antique shredder that the waiter made right in front of us. The dish was so simple with apple, celery, cranberries, walnut and blue cheese but it was delicious.
The dish was served on a wooden plate/bowl. After you ate the waldorf salad, they lifted the plate off of the bowl and underneath was a little yogurt and granola
Next we had Black bass, raw and seared with black radish, daikon, and sesame
Another great round of dishes. Next was one of the best dishes of the night for me. Simple in idea. Celery root and black truffle. But the flavors and textures were amazing.
underneath the celery puree was an intense black truffle surprise. Awesome dish!
Next was their signature Roasted Duck with lavender and honey. Served with rutabaga. They also serve a consomme and an extremely rich duck leg, mashed potato and reduction sauce. So rich and flavorful.
not shown is the duck leg and potato puree
After all these courses you need to take a break and have a picnic. Literally
They gave you home made beer, pretzel, onion, and dried fruit. The plates even looked like paper plates. A really playful course.
The next course was sweet potato curd, with espresso meringue, and orange sorbet
Then another show stopper the baked alaska
Then they gave us a bottle of scotch and chocolate covered pretzels and said we could stay as long as we like.
at this point we were about done, they gave us another box filled with the black and white cookies except this time they were sweet and not savory. They gave us a bag with the menus and two of the best jars of granola you have ever had. Definitely would love to go back but bring your wallet. Hope you enjoyed as much as we did.


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A development group with plans for a $500 million senior housing pipeline now is embroiled in a lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is alleging that the developer misused tens of millions of dollars raised through the EB-5 program.
Between 2009 and 2016, defendant Taher Kameli raised about $88.7 million from at least 226 immigrant investors, mostly Chinese and Iranian citizens, according to the legal complaint filed Thursday. Kameli allegedly told these investors that their capital would be used to fund a number of senior living projects in Illinois and Florida, producing a return for them and ultimately enabling them to obtain green cards. The EB-5 program is designed to enable foreign investors to gain green cards by helping fund projects in the United States.
However, Kameli and the development groups he created, including Bright Oaks Group, improperly commingled the funds and also used them for personal enrichment, the SEC is alleging.
Among other wrongdoing, Kameli generated more than $1 million in profits for his companies through land transactions related to the development projects and diverted $475,000 from two projects to a different one, in an effort to complete construction, the complaint states.
Source: http://seniorhousingnews.com/2017/06/22/sec-slaps-senior-housing-developer-with-eb-5-lawsuit/
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moving forward
In 2012 I left my post in Nashville, TN as a touring musician to pursue a full-time career as a songwriter and artist. Since 2009 I've released two full length albums and five EPs. I'm currently in the studio recording new material that will be out Spring/Summer 2017. These projects are just the beginning...
As I continue to navigate my way through the complexities of the music industry, your support is huge! The cost of recording and releasing an album adds up quickly! Some of the costs include:
- Producers
- Mixing & Mastering Engineers
- Album Duplication (CDs, Vinyl, Digital Packages)
- Public Relations
- Advertising Campaigns (Music Blogs, Articles, Write-Ups, Social Ads)
- Online Presence (Music Videos, Music & Website/Domain Expenses)
- Yearly Digital Platform Fees (iTunes, Spotify, etc.)
Everything I do has been out of pocket so offsetting any level of my recording or promotion expenses will enable me to continue to spread the music with professional help while allowing me to focus on what matters the most; writing the music. As I continue moving forward, your support is key. Don't worry if you can't help financially -- Sharing my art with your family and friends is priceless!
what you get
- Future Albums (Digital + Physical)
- Exclusive Unreleased Music (Digital Downloads)
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Please don't hesitate to reach out and contact me using the form at the bottom of the page if you have any questions or comments.
thanks so much for your support!
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You're probably hearing the term more and more, but what is population health management, really? A true definition of population health management includes collecting and analyzing data on segments of your patient population and managing specific diseases within that population. But these activities are only part of it. Population health management requires both analysis and action. It's a comprehensive approach to uncovering gaps in care, filling those gaps - for the benefits of your patients and your practice - improving outcomes, aligning physicians, coordinating care, and optimizing efficiency and revenue.
A number of expensive population health management "solutions" are little more than sophisticated data gathering systems. But to truly improve population health, health care organizations need more than just access to data; they need the tools and capacity to track, manage, and submit that data, and to easily take action on the basis of it - notifying patients, making appointments, following up with patients, making referrals, securely sharing patient information with relevant health care professionals and organizations, quantifying the cost of care, doing quality reporting, and so on.


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Wish When You Are Here: Clive Murray-White from Mother's Day/
When you visit the gallery let our gallery assistant know that you'd like to participate, tell them that you'd like to write on the banners or use the ribbons. For the banners they will provide you with a silver or black marking pen. For the ribbons they'll help you choose a colour and provide you with ballpoint pen (easiest to write with) or a silver or black marking pen. When writing on the ribbons the trick is to keep it taut and please try to remember to leave enough blank space at beginning of your ribbon to tie it on.
Take a photo, tell your friends, come back and make another wish.
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Capcom Confounds with Newest Sound Ranger Addition/
As some of you may have heard, Capcom has a new game in Japan for mobile devices. Titled Sound Rangers: Rhythm & Battle, it is reportedly very much like what the title implies: A combination of Super Sentai style heroes with the rhythm-based gameplay of such titles as Elite Beat Agents/Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan.
In addition to the game's own cast, other Capcom characters such as those from the Rockman series have appeared, thus blessing us with such imagery as the following Megazord-esque combination of the Blue Bomber's various support units:
More recently, however, a most... intriguing new addition has been teased via the game's official Twitter account:
Look familiar? If you've been following Mega Man news over the past few years, then it definitely should-- the silhouette appears to match none other than that of Aero, a new character from the ill-fated Mega Man Legends 3 Project.
Naturally, this raises many questions, not the least of which is simply "Why?" Of all the characters in the Mega Man franchise, why would they choose one who never saw the light of day due to the game being cancelled?
The more cynical are probably going to call this trolling by Capcom, whereas the more hopeful and optimistic might surmise that this means Mega Man Legends 3 isn't quite as dead as we were led to believe. But perhaps the most realistic is that, for whatever reason, the developers of Sound Rangers just like the character and wanted to include her. Maybe one or more of the developers of this game had worked on Mega Man Legends 3, and decided to bring her along in a show of love for their former project?
At this point, it's difficult to say. All we know is that this is a most unusual circumstance, and if anything more develops from it, we'll be sure to let you know.
For now, if you'd like to play the game for yourself, it can apparently be downloaded regardless of region, though you'll need a Japanese iTunes account to do so (the instructions for which can be found here).
Source: Protodude's Rockman Corner, with thanks to tips from Aaron and Kevin.


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(VNF) – Tributes from celebrities, friends and fans alike poured in quickly, after CNN confirmed that Anthony Bourdain, the American chef and television personality had committed suicide.
Anthony Bourdain was a famous chef and TV host (photo: Jason Laveris via Getty Image)
The news on Anthony's death was published on Friday (June 8), shocking many people across the globe.
Among those who paid tribute to Bourdain were fellow celebrity chefs and TV personalities including Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Andrew Zimmern and Nigella Lawson.
"Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food," wrote celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay on Twitter.
"I have to say I'm in total shock to hear that the amazing Anthony Bourdain has just died," said celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in an Instagram post. "He really broke the mould, pushed the the culinary conversation and was the most brilliant writer."
"He leaves chefs and fans around the world with a massive foodie hole that simply can't be replaced ... rest in peace chef. Thoughts and love to all his family and close friends.
In an Instagram post, Singaporean photographer Russel Wong posted a photo that he had taken of Bourdain in his studio, adding in his post that there was "never a dull moment" with him.
Wrote Wong: "This was shot in my studio for his show No Reservations as we worked so many times together, ate a lot together at my house, hung out at the various down and dirty places in Singapore ... never a dull moment and always keeping it real."
Makansutra founder KF Seetoh also expressed his shock at Bourdain's death on social media.
"I don't know what to say," wrote Seetoh, who had previously taken the chef around Singapore and introduced him to local dishes. "I lost a good friend. Absolutely shocked."
"A piece of my heart is truly broken this morning," tweeted celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern. "And the irony, the sad cruel irony is that the last year he'd never been happier. The rest of my heart aches for the three amazing women he left behind."
"Tony was a symphony. I wish everyone could have seen all of him. A true friend."
Food writer and TV personality Nigella Lawson posted that she was "heartbroken" to hear about Bourdain's death. "Unbearable for his family and girlfriend. I am going off twitter for a while."
United States President Donald Trump told reporters as he left the White House that Bourdain's death was "very shocking."
"I enjoyed his show, he was quite a character," Trump said.
Former President Barack Obama on Friday fondly remembered CNN host and chef Anthony Bourdain, posting a photo of the two sharing a meal as part of a 2016 episode of Bourdain's show "Parts Unknown".
"Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer." This is how I'll remember Tony," the former president tweeted.
Obama went on to say of Bourdain, "He taught us about food — but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We'll miss him."
Bourdain featured Obama in an episode about Hanoi, filmed in May 2016, coinciding with the then-president's first trip to Vietnam. The two ate bun cha, a dish of rice noodles with pork, broth and greens, and washed it down with beer while chatting about everything.
Bourdain wrote about the experience for CNN, saying that he found Obama to be "very relaxed and at ease," during their time together.
Bourdain featured Obama in an episode about Hanoi, filmed in May 2016, coinciding with the then-president's first trip to Vietnam. (source: Obama's Twitter)
"What can I tell you about what it's like to sit across from the President of the United States and drink beer from the bottle?," he wrote.
"I can tell you that Barack Obama was, in spite of having had a high-ranking leader of the Taliban whacked in Pakistan a few days previous, very relaxed and at ease. He seemed to enjoy himself sitting on a low plastic stool eating noodles and pork bits with chopsticks."
Obama's appearance with Bourdain was one of the many ways he sought to reach new audiences through pop culture and media during his presidency.
Bourdain was found unresponsive in a hotel room in France on Friday morning. CNN confirmed that the cause of death was suicide. The 61-year-old chef and TV host was in France for work on an upcoming episode of his CNN series, "Parts Unknown."
Bourdain leaves behind a teenage daughter Ariane, from his relationship with his ex-wife Ottavia Busia. He had been dating Italian actress Asia Argento since 2017./.


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Limited Edition Ramen at ANIMAL
Exclusive ramen bowl alert! You may know Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's Animal (the restaurant) for their exotic and unique menu items, but now two times a week it's all about ramen! The folks at Animal refer to it as their "restaurant within a restaurant concept." Available only on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 9 p.m., the restaurant only has 20 bowls available on hand at the bar only. I arrived with my good foodie friends Chef Jay and Amy, from Backyard Bite who coordinated our adventurous ramen outing. Amy's now referring to us as the "Ramen Squad." It was a long wait so make sure to go with friends that will entertain you and make it fun.
To get a coveted ramen bowl at Animal, you have to get there early. I arrived first at 8 p.m. to sign up. I was the 3rd person in line. Unfortunately because there are only 7/8 seats at the bar, you have wait until a space opens up. We didn't end up seated until 9:30 p.m. And it was raining too! People in LA usually never go out in the rain. That's how big of a deal ramen at Animal was!
So without further adieu… here is the limited edition Animal Tonkotsu Ramen.
I love me a bowl of traditional ramen, but I knew going in that this most definitely was not going to be traditional in any sense. The limited edition Animal Tonkotsu Ramen goes for $18. The Tonkotsu broth is brewed for 36 hours. It comes with pork belly cha siu, ham hocks, Swiss chard, bean sprouts, and kale. It was delicious, although not traditional in taste at all. The broth looks very red in color as if it would be very spicy. But in reality, the ramen wasn't spicy. It had almost a Chinese spicy miso taste, almost ma-la (numbing spice) minus the spicy aspect if that makes sense. I love the textures the kale and sprouts added. That really stood out to me.
Also, if you want extra noodles, Animal refers to it as a 'noodle reload' for $3. Honestly, just one bowl was good enough for me since I also had to get a slice of the chicken liver toast. $18 is pretty pricey for a bowl of ramen, as is $3 for an extra helping of noodles. I do, however think that Animal's ramen is worth trying. It's different from any of the other ramen I've had out there. Do it at least once! By the way, Animal staff also mentioned that they are planning on adding more items to their ramen menu such as chirashi soon.
Are you excited for this new addition?
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Oregon Supreme Court Sets Up New Limits For Digital Device Searches
from the if-it-isn't-what-you-said-you're-looking-for,-you-don't-get-to-use-i dept
Searching digital things isn't like searching physical things. But a majority of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence relies on making inapt comparisons between houses/papers and devices capable of holding several housefuls of papers, communications, photos, etc.
Guidelines for digital searches are an inexact science. Given the nature of these searches, there's clearly room for abuse. It's almost inevitable. Access must be granted to an entire device (computer, phone, hard drive) to find what's sought as evidence. Files aren't named incriminating.docx so files must be opened to determine their contents. In almost all digital searches, law enforcement gets the haystack and then goes looking for needles.
The problem with this approach is it allows law enforcement to reroute search efforts (or apply for new warrants) if they happen to discover something incriminating that wasn't exactly what they were looking for. We've already seen this happen in espionage cases (where child porn was discovered) and the FBI's dig into Hillary Clinton's private email server (a search for illicit text messages from Anthony Weiner resulted in the examination of thousands of emails stored by his estranged wife [and former Clinton aide] Huma Abedin).
If law enforcement needs to view unrelated files to find the evidence they've sworn (in an affidavit) they'd find, how do you stop them from using evidence not specifically related to the confines of the search? That's the question the Oregon Supreme Court wrestled with before coming up with an imperfect answer.
The facts of the case are undeniably tragic. Here they are summed up by Orin Kerr, whose own writings on the subject of digital searches are referenced a few times in the court's decision.
Here's a very simplified version of the facts (enough to explain the legal context, no more). The police suspected that Mansor had abused his infant son in a way that led to his tragic death. The police obtained a warrant to search Mansor's computer for evidence of abuse. But the warrant they drafted was incredibly narrow. As construed by the Oregon Supreme Court, the warrant only authorized a search for the Internet search terms that Mansor had entered in to his browser for a specific 15-minute window before Mansor had called 911 to report his son's injury.
The problem with the search is it immediately exceeded the restrictions law enforcement had placed on itself. These restrictions weren't found in the warrant request, which was completely open-ended, but in the instructions the agency passed on to the forensic examiner. From the opinion [PDF]:
The warrant was executed that night. Two laptop computers, two desktop computers, and other items from B's room were seized. The computers were taken to the Northwest Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, operated by the FBI, which performed the forensic analysis. The lab's report summarized the request:
"[Rookhuyzen] requested that the [seized computer drives] be examined for internet history and internet search terms input by the user on [June 12] especially from 2pm onward. Per a discussion with Det. Rookhuyzen, the suspect searched the internet 15 minutes prior to calling 9-1-1 in regards to his 11-week old child suffering injuries. Suspect claimed that the internet searches were regarding how to aid an injured infant. Pertinent examination results should be regarding child abuse and a possible history thereof."
This self-imposed limitation was almost immediately exceeded. New search terms were added. For no discernible reason, the agency asked forensics to recover emailed messages. Eventually, law enforcement found what it was looking for by removing the time limit placed on internet history/search terms to allow examination of data dating back to 2005 -- five years before the infant at issue was born.
The search results compiled covering the 15-minute window surrounding the original 911 call appeared to track with the suspect's story. Those dating back further indicated a history of abusive behavior towards the infant. The search terms from outside the original proposed range of June 12th (the date of the 911 call) were introduced as evidence of Mansor's motive and mindset.
At trial, Detective Hays relied on the forensic lab's reports to testify about defendant's internet history. He stated that shortly before the 9-1-1 call, defendant searched the term "baby pulse no breathing"—a search consistent with defendant's explanation of events. The focus of Hays's testimony on defendant's internet history, however, was computer activity that occurred before that day. Interpreting reports generated by the forensic examiner, Hays concluded that on five separate occasions—the day of the 9-1-1 call and four earlier occasions, the earliest 54 days before the call—the computer had been used to conduct searches about or related to child abuse. The prosecutor implied that the search terms typed into the computer, often in quick succession, provided a snapshot of defendant's thought process and conduct. For example, three days before the 9-1-1 call, there were many relevant searches, including, at 6:24 a.m., a search for "afraid of abusing my baby," then shortly after that, "how do I deal with a screaming baby," then three minutes later, "baby, swelling, back of head."
This evidence was challenged by Mansor but the trial court ruled the evidence collected fell under the "plain view" warrant exception. Even if law enforcement had exceeded its self-imposed limits, the information would apparently have been uncovered during the course of the lawful search. This ruling ignored the fact that very little of what's uncovered during a forensic search could really be considered "plain view," what with access to deleted files and years of internet activity.
The appeals court reversed this decision, ruling the warrant itself was unconstitutionally broad. It held that ordering a forensic examination of the suspect's computers exceeded what was necessary to obtain evidence related to crime at hand.
The state supreme court comes to a similar conclusion, but for different reasons. The warrant is still overbroad but the remedies and protections flow from the state's Constitution, rather than the US Constitution. Oregon's protections exceed those of the Fourth Amendment.
Addressing the issue of overbroad searches and search warrants, the court hands down this deterrent and avenue for challenge. Citing the Supreme Court's Riley decision and noting its refusal to compare digital devices containing millions of "papers" to yesteryear's "containers" and "pants pockets," the state court finds the most practical way to limit digital searches is to immediately disqualify evidence obtained in excess of the warrant's stated confines.
In our view, the privacy interests underlying Article I, section 9, are best protected by recognizing a necessary trade-off when the state searches a computer that has been lawfully seized. Even a reasonable search authorized by a valid warrant necessarily may require examination of at least some information that is beyond the scope of the warrant. Such state searches raise the possibility of computer search warrants becoming the digital equivalent of general warrants…
Although such searches are lawful and appropriate, individual privacy interests preclude the state from benefiting from that necessity by being permitted to use that evidence at trial. We thus conclude that the state should not be permitted to use information obtained in a computer search if the warrant did not authorize the search for that information, unless some other warrant exception applies.
It's a new exclusionary rule specifically aligned to Oregon's Constitution that will hopefully deter fishing expeditions or unrelated investigations. But even if it doesn't, it's a challenge that can immediately be raised to presented evidence that goes further than a Fourth Amendment challenge would. Defendants don't have to challenge the validity of the warrant but rather the evidence obtained by it, if it's in excess of the warrant's demands. This may encourage law enforcement to craft broader search warrants, but the language in the first paragraph of the previous quote shows the state's supreme court is already viewing broad digital search warrants with skepticism.
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Anvil House offers accommodation in Achill Sound. Free private parking is available on site. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Anvil House for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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Monday, May 12, 2014
Roubini : America on its way to a New Credit Bubble
Read in Spanish here : http://linkis.com/gestion.pe/economia/9JfLw
or The approximate translation from Spanish below :
The economist warns that have returned some key factors associated with anterior to the financial crisis in the United States occurred in the 2008 period.
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, chairman of Roubini Global Economics, said the U.S. is in the beginning of a credit bubble but is not on the verge of a strong collapse.
In an interview with Fox Business, said that this was because the interest rates on federal funds remain low.
"This slow process of normalizing monetary policy will maintain the flow of loans, which helps support the economy, but will bring unsafe practices which would cause a bubble," said Roubini, known to predict the last crisis in 2008 .
Nouriel Roubini is an American professor of Economics at New York University`s Stern School of Business and chairman of RGE Roubini Global Economics


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So I'm doing great on my teacher scarf project. 3 more months of school, and I'm 1/3 of the way done, unless I want to make 2 or 3 more for the other class' teachers. This has been a fun pattern and a great way to use up oddballs. I just pick one color that is the main color, and then add in other colors as the contrasting colors. Fun, so far, and I've even been able to knit at the movies!
Pattern: Red Scarf at Night
Yarn: oddballs, mostly Cascade 220 in a myriad of colors.
Not only did I see a few movies this week (I've been really backed up in "errands" after having to work *a whole month* at my internship!) The good news is that I am signing up to volunteer somewhere else. I won't be getting the $12 an hour I got before, but at least I won't have to do as much stuff I am not equipped to do. I'll tell you more once I start. I'm a bit worried, though, as they told me to call up to get a training time, and so far I can't get anyone to answer the phone. I hope it doesn't have access issues like my previous internship.
So I can wholly recommend "Alice in Wonderland" and "Cop Out" and also not as wholly but still recommend "She's Out of my League". "Alice in Wonderland" was great – and I have no idea why I didn't know Crispin Glover was in it, but he was and he was amazing! "Cop Out" was really funny even though Tracy Morgan was one of the stars and I am underwhelmed by him. There was even a funny scene about knitting! I enjoyed "She's Out of my League" but it definitely could have been edited (maybe even written) better. It was good, but way too long and some of the characters needed to be fleshed out more. But definitely enjoyable.
More scarves to come!


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York, PA's Strand-Capitol PAC Kicks Off First Friday Films Series
A new First Friday Late Night Films program, beginning today, January 3, 2014, has been added to the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center Capitol Cinema series. The Capitol Theatre will feature cult favorites on First Fridays starting at 10:00 p.m. for all visitors to enjoy in the historic, downtown location. Tickets are $7.00, and the concessions stand and bar will be open during all films for refreshments and cocktails.
First Friday Late-Night Films:
January 3: The Warriors
February 7: Animal House
March 7: The Big Lebowski
April 5: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
May 2: Pink Floyd: The Wall
"First Fridays are a great way to show our community and its visitors all things fun and local," said Ken Wesler, Strand-Capitol President and CEO. "We polled cult film fans to find their favorites and think this series will be a great way for people to continue their nights in downtown York at the Capitol Theatre.
This First Friday program is in addition to the already occurring Jazz in the City events on First Fridays which welcome musicians from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Studio at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center. For tickets or additional information, visit www.StrandCapitol.org or call the Strand-Capitol Box Office at 717-846-1111.
About the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center: The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is Central PA's premier venue for dynamic live entertainment, presenting an array of Broadway productions, comedy performances, live music, and family shows. Located in downtown York, the historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is committed to serving as the cultural center of the community, offering a diverse number of arts and education programs to enrich the quality of life for all area residents. Sponsors for 2013-2014 include Glatfelter Insurance Group; M&T Bank; The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania; Perform Group, LLC.; New Standard Corporation; Moxie; Wells Fargo; Kinsley Construction; and PeoplesBank. For more information about the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, visit www.StrandCapitol.org, Facebook.com/StrandCapitol or on Twitter @StrandCapitol.


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MoveStrong Debuts Down Under
Thanks to our friends at Lifesport Health & Fitness in Perth, Western Australia for choosing the MoveStrong Club FTS as the core component of their functional training area. We are thrilled to be featured at LifeSport and excited to introduce our style of training and exercising into Aussie territory.
While functional fitness trends continue to grow here in America, we are happy to see that people all across the globe are reverting back to the basic fundamentals of fitness. Group training on a MoveStrong FTS allows for fast pace, high-energy circuit training combining basic exercises like climbing, squatting, isometric holds, pull-up variations and more.
Thanks again to Lifesport Health & Fitness for bringing MoveStrong Down Under!


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Product Safety Engineer (Entry Level and Experienced) – Union City, CA
Product Safety Engineer (Entry Level and Experienced) – Union City, CA
Position: Product Safety Engineer – Entry Level and Experienced
Product Safety Lab
Location: Union City, CA
Our Product Safety Lab in Union City, CA immediate openings for entry level and experienced product safety engineers.
- Interpret safety standards and apply the requirements to electrical products under investigation.
- Create and implement test plans.
- Conduct tests in accordance with standards and procedures, record results.
- Prepare certification reports and related documents.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and with clients.
- Review work prepared by other staff engineers
Minimum Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will be familiar with the process of product safety certification, evaluation and testing; however, good entry level candidates will be trained.
- Candidate must possess good verbal and written communication skills, being able to both interface well with clients, and write certification reports.
- The candidate must have proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Applicants with experience with another NRTL will have a better chance of success.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- A BSEE or similar degree in a closely related field is strongly desired
Additional Information:
Some travel time and flexible work schedules may be necessary from time to time.
This is a full time position and MET is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested and qualified applicants may send their resume in MS Word format AND salary requirements to MET's HR Recruiter.
Please indicate preferred location and whether or not you are willing to relocate.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision.
This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time.
I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed in any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.


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The Tiny Changes that Make the Big Difference
Dentists in Manchester, Smiles Around The World
At Butterfly Dental, we're all about one thing. The Smile. Because if we're smiling, we're happy. If we're happy, then life is good. So when you come to our homely dental practice in Altrincham, Manchester, you won't be worrying. You'll probably be smiling. Or at the very least, looking forward to smiling when you leave. Not just because we're a little bit crazy and will make you laugh and have a fun time at the dentist, but because you'll have such great teeth, you just can't help but smile.
We're Passionate About Your Teeth
It's those little touches that make us smile, which is why when you visit Butterfly Dental in Manchester, you'll love our cheesy polaroid pictures, fancy dress costumes and of course, our personal, dedicated staff, who'll support you every step of the way on our journey to a happier, confident you.
Making Our Clients, Our Friends
You're not just a number or a figure at Butterfly Dental. You're special. You're you. And that's why our clients come from all across Atrincham, Hale and Cheshire to visit our dental practice, to get a smile they love, and to be treated like an old friend. We'll even have dinner together when we're done!


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Down the street from my house, they are building a Lowe's. This would not be a big deal if it weren't for the fact that we already have a Loew's. We also have two Home Depots, three Wal-marts, two Targets, three Hannaford's supermarkets and at least fifty Dunkin' Donuts. (I'm not kidding either).
Why do I care about another Lowe's? Because we already have one. Why, I asked myself, do we need yet another home goods store? Don't we have enough? Won't people just drive to the other one? That got me thinking about churches, and that (as they say) is a dangerous thing.
We live in the middle of a triangle that contains most of the people in New Hampshire. If you look at a map of New Hampshire and find the towns of Nashua and Salem (both are on the Massachusetts border) and then locate Concord north of both, you can draw the triangle I am speaking of. That tiny bit of the state is where almost all the population can be found. The population of the entire state is only 1.3 million, and 515,988 of them live inside that triangle. (That's 40% for your math geniuses.)
The Megachurch Phenomenon
An interesting phenomenon has occurred in the last thirty years or so which has facilitated the growth of the megachurches that now dot the North American landscape. The suburbanization of the large cities in the nation and the development of a commuter mentality have been part of the development of the megachurch but not the only contributors. The Hartford Institute for Religious Research has compiled a list of over 1,300 Protestant churches with an average weekly attendance around or greater than 2,000 people. By size, the top ten are:
- Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas: 47,000
- Willow Creek Community Church, S. Barrington, Illinois: 23,500
- Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas: 23,200
- Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California: 22,000
- LifeChurch, Edmond, Oklahoma: 19,900
- Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky: 18,000
- Northpoint Community Church, Alpharetta, Georgia: 17,700
- Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Virginia: 17,500
- Calvary Chapel, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: 17,000
- The Potter's House, Dallas, Texas: 17,000
Included in the list are Grace Community Church (John Macarthur, 7,500) and the Campus Church of Pensacola Christian College (5,500) as well as Mars Hill Church in Seattle Washington (now about 7,500).
If you take the time to peruse the websites of these churches, you discover that they are mostly located in the suburbs of these large cities like Houston and Chicago. Some are between two larger metropolitan areas (like Saddleback Church), but few are inside cities.
Beyond that, most have a membership that is spread out over a large geographic area. People generally live within a circumference of twenty to forty miles. Since megachurch buildings are generally located within easy highway access and with adequate parking, people are willing to travel – even those who might be attending for the first time.
And what about the Small Church?
When you look at smaller local churches, you would assume that the geographic dispersal would be much smaller, but such is not the case.
Our church, composed of approximately 50 people, is spread out over a seemingly enormous space.
- The Greater Manchester region is composed of the city and nine outlying towns: Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett, Litchfield, Londonderry, and Merrimack. Our church is scattered over all these towns.
- Manchester alone is 33 square miles; the region comprises almost 320 square miles. There are over 265,000 people in the nine towns.
What does this mean? It means that the average family in our church will drive 12.73 miles one way to our worship gatherings on Sundays. The reality is that when I checked the traveling times using Google Earth, I found that only four families lived within a reasonable walking distance (less than 3 miles).
Now, this is all fine and good for people who are already Christians and are interested in church. They come to our church because of doctrine or music or preaching or even programs, but they have a bias toward this. They will travel a greater distance than an unchurched person would ever think of traveling.
In fact, established Christians will tolerate a great deal when it comes to a church. They don't mind poor parking conditions or an uncleaned auditorium. They don't care what color walls are (unless the color is being debated in a business meeting). But what would people who do not know Jesus think? They might travel twenty miles to visit a megachurch worship service (to the right), but what would motivate them to join a group of 50 who meet twenty miles away?
Whether we have good doctrine or not matters, but if our church is not accessible to people who need to hear the message of Jesus, then it is useless.
So the challenge before us is simple. How does the local church think regionally? How should we adapt to this phenomenon to continue to make an impact for the kingdom?


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All submissions must be received by way of the WRD website/submission form between
March 11th and April 12, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Western students (undergraduate and graduate) who are doing or have recently done research or other creative work in any WCSU program are invited to present their work at WRD. These works may be written, audio-visual, virtual, etc. – they just need to have been created as part of your studies at Western.
This years' event will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2019.
- Abstract submissions must be received by the deadline of April 12th, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
- Each student is allowed to submit only one abstract as the presenting author (ie. a student cannot be the primary presenter for more than one poster)
- All submissions must be approved by the faculty member with whom the student worked in the creation of the submitted work. (Your submission must include the email of the faculty member with whom you worked and that faculty member will receive notification upon your submission.)
- All submissions must be submitted online to the WRD website/submission form that will be available March 11, 2019.
- All submissions must be from current WCSU students.
- Your abstract must not exceed 150 words.
Specify the name and current email address of the student presenter(s) and the faculty mentor.
Abstracts should:
- Clearly state the central research question and/or purpose of the project
- Provide a brief, relevant scholarly or research context (no actual citations required) that demonstrate its attempt to make a unique contribution to the area of inquiry
- Provide a brief description of research or project methodology
- State conclusions or expected results and the context in which they will be discussed
- Include text only (no images or graphics)
- Be well-written and well-organized
These criteria are based on those for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research guidelines.
- Poster session (details will be e-mailed to you once your abstract has been accepted)
- Other (please specify the requested format, space and materials required)
View sample abstracts that have been accepted in prior WRD conferences
April 12th, 2019 @ 5 PM is a firm deadline… and firm means:
No late entries will be accepted.
For more information, call Michelle Monette at (203) 837-9894 if you have any questions.


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Pookalam is a special arrangement of flowers. It is also referred as 'Athapookalam'. Pookalam is created at the time of Onam. This is a very traditional way of celebrating Onam. It is believed that the great King, Mahabali will come to watch the Pookalam on the day of 'Thiruvonam'. Most of the Pookalam are designed circular in shape. A variety of flowers are used for creating Pookalam.
Pookalam Design
Design is the primary thing needed for creating a pookalam. First the design is drawn on a paper. Let's make a design of a sample pookalam. This a pookalam with circular and symmetric shape. To make the design simple as possible, complex design elements like boat, kathakali, etc are not used.
Before start designing the pookalam, the first thing needed is to identify the design elements. Design element can be defined as a shape that we are using in the pookalam. Create a few design elements separately before putting it in the actual design. The design element can be a leaf, a flower petal, a diamond etc, see picture below. Once the design elements are ready, it's time to decide how these elements can be incorporated in the pookalam.
Divide the circle into 8 0r 16 equal parts. Each of this divided part forms an arc. We need to design for a single arc, simple. But it is important to think that how the design will look when we encapsulate these arcs into a circle.
Draw inner circles to separate the circle into layers. Separate the circle in such a way that the outer circle takes more space than the inner circles. See the picture below.
The circle is now divided into pieces. Put the design elements in each piece to form a design for the arc. Once the design of the arc is complete, repeat the same design over the entire arc. The design of the pookalam is ready now. See pictures.
Here is the finished design of the Onam Pookalam.
Drawing Pookalam on floor
Once the design is ready on the paper the next challenge is to recreate the design on the floor. For drawing the design on paper we may use pencil, scale etc. For drawing the design on floor the tool set is different. For drawing the design on the floor we can use chalk or crayons. Follow the same steps that we did for drawing the pookalam on the paper.
Decorating the Pookalam
After drawing the design on the floor the next step is to decorate the design. For decorating the design flowers and leaves are used. Once the design is there on the floor it is to get the things together. Just have to follow the lines while putting the flowers/leaves on the floor.
Various flowers are used on each day as a specific flower is dedicated to each day of Onam. Commonly used flowers include Thumba (Lucas Aspera), Kakka Poovu, Thechipoovu, Mukkutti (little tree plant), Chemparathy (shoe flower), Aripoo or Konginipoo (Lantana), Hanuman Kireedom (Red pagoda plant) and Chethi (Ixora). Thumba flowers are considered as important in Pookalam as they are small in size and glitter in the the soft rays of the sun.
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Barn door detail on the main barn at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, Berks County Pennsylvania.
Technical details:
Sakai Toyo 5x7" large format metal field camera with 4x5" film back.
150mm Caltar-S II F 5.6 lens in Copal BT shutter.
Ilford HP5+ B&W film, shot at ISO 400.
1/2 second at F22.
Developed in Ilford DD-X 1+4 dilution for 7 minutes and 20 seconds @ 20 degrees Celsius using a Beseler 8x10 print drum placed on Unicolor Uniroller 352 auto-reversing rotary base.
4x5" negative scanned with Epson V600.


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After all, what besides art has the power to move people? To make them feel new feelings?
To take them soaring to heights they've never imagined?
And without a doubt, the internet is the single greatest thing to happen to art in human history. Want to hear new music? Check out SoundCloud or MySpace. Interested in film? There's YouTube and Vimeo. You can look at photos on Flickr, designs on Dribbble, and shop homemade crafts on Etsy. The list goes on and on.
Design your very own profile on Artist View today, and show the world what you've got!


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Chinese Delivery
Hello Darlings!
Another beautiful (if still cold) week here in NYC, the home of exorbitant rents and excellent pizza. In this post I am giving the #threewaystowear treatment to a daring neon green ballerina-length skirt. I bought it from a questionable chinese website (which I won't mention here in case at some point down the road they wish to sponsor me - gimme dat Yuan!) and was unsure what it would be like when it arrived. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I mean sure, if I get anywhere near an open flame it's all over, but the colour is fierce. So here we are. Enjoy!
Ruthie Darling xoxo
#1 Pair with a black top and shoes to really highlight that shocking neon. Compliment the skirt with bold jewellery. If you don't want people to look at you and for a fabulous gay man to yell "yass girl" on 11th street during a photo-shoot, then don't wear this. Otherwise strut around in this ensemble and rule the world.
#2 Think neon can't be cute? Think again. Pair it with a gingham blouse and some vintage shoes and you're ready for a punk rock production of Carousel.
#3 For a more work-safe look, style with a cute shirt and a fitted jacket. A dear friend of mine, Stewart Charlesworth, always used to say to me "the bigger the hair, the smaller the waist", but in this instance I think 'the bigger the skirt, the smaller the waist", with that in mind throw over a statement belt too - it will accentuate the narrowest part of your body.
Skirt: Dodgy Chinese Website
Outfit One: Top: Zara, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bag: Vintage, Large Necklace: River Island, Small Necklace: Topshop
Outfit Two: Shirt: H&M, Shoes: Vintage
Outfit three: Shirt: H&M, Jacket: River Island, Belt: Vintage, Boots: Necessary Clothing
Reuse and recycle!
RD xoxo


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Great Food
What are calories?
Alcohol can also contribute empty calories to the diet. Naturally Slim is based on not what you eat but when and how you eat and you eat your own real food and got real results. It is so nice to read a positive article about Nutrisystem. I would like to try this, but it seems like I would be eating more calories. I always lost weight on the low carb diet when I was younger. The Mediterranean diet is a lifestyle approach to healthy eating based on the food traditions of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
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I still have a drink occasionally, but try to keep it limited to social gatherings and not an everyday thing. In any case, best of luck with your weight loss journey! Norman, you seem to know the NS diet very well. I have been on this diet around 7 years ago and I see a few new changes this time. My order has arrived and I unpacked my Turbo Box yet did not keep that food separate, and now i am really unsure of what was in it for my first week….
Best of luck with the program. Hope that helps -NS. You want to be at your goal weight then, not wishing you did something about it yrs ago. No, you cannot pound them back, but I am not sure why you would want to anyway. Co-workers always ask me to go out for a drink and they order whatever and I order a diet coke. You could blame it on medication if you want. When I go out to eat or go to cookouts, etc. I order a meat and a vegetable with a diet soda.
No potato or anything. At a cookout it would be a burger or chicken with no bread, and a tossed salad or veggie. You CAN do it. You just have to order carefully. I wish you luck. You can do, I know you can. It is so nice to read a positive article about Nutrisystem. You are so right about your body becoming used to the smaller portions. Like anything, your body goes through an adjustment period, but after a few days, it is quite easy.
With frequent snacks between meals, as well as plenty of fluids, you are eating pretty much whenever you feel hungry. Hi, thanks for the great review! Thanks for the nice comment: Excited to hear how Nutrisystem goes for you — let us know!
Hi Ellen — You definitely need to talk with your doctor before trying Nutrisystem or any weight loss plan with your health issues, but they do offer a plan for people with diabetes. I would recommend checking out their site to learn more about the different plans they offer. They also offer snacks and shakes as options over the course of the day, so that helps with the extra cravings too.
Hope that helps, and best of luck with your weight loss journey! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came to give it a look. Exceptional blog and brilliant design and style. Thanks for the kind words and for visiting the site — let me know your Twitter handle so I can return the favor! Those first 2 weeks i dropped 13 lbs, but that third week i lost maybe 1 lb. I was only eating the provided meals the first two weeks usually around only calories per day obviously that was unhealthy, so i added in a few snacks to put me right around calories per day.
But unfortunately that has resulted in minimal weight loss. Did you have plateaus like this? And how did you over come these stalls?
I did just purchase an elliptical and also a stationary bike, but only on day 2 with those. Your review was wonderful and very well written, so thank you! Hi Julie- Thank you so much for sharing your story, and way to go for making it through your first month!
I think the calorie restriction is the hardest part about Nutrisystem, and why now I typically only do the diet for a month or two and then really focus on just eating right and getting enough exercise after that. For me, the approach after Nutrisystem has been intermittent fasting IF.
That said, I have had a lot of success with it, and find that I can maintain a healthy weight for long stretches of time when using it. I started with the turbo charge and continued now for almost 3 weeks. I have only lost 3 lbs. When I emailed a counselor they said that was normal and I was doing well. Big hope very disappointed. In any case, hope the rest of your month goes well, and best of luck moving forward.
I just started Nutrisystem. I always lost weight on the low carb diet when I was younger. But the fat intake was not good. Just to avoid all the carbs… Did you or anyone else have a issue with how many carbs are in each meal? Is this ok lol… Please someone assure me all the carbs are ok! Thanks for visting, and best of luck with your first month! Thanks for the excellent review and videos.
Excited to see what kind of progress I can make. Hi Krystal — thanks for visiting the site, and taking the time to read my review and watch the videos. Always happy to hear that it helped!
Thanks for the great info and for sharing your story! Thanks for the kind words, June! Congrats on taking the first step and best of luck with Nutrisystem — hope it goes well! I mastered more new things on this fat reduction issue. An enormous reduction in junk food, sugary foods, fried foods, sugary foods, beef, and white flour products may perhaps be necessary. Holding wastes unwanted organisms, and wastes may prevent ambitions for fat-loss. While specific drugs for the short term solve the situation, the unpleasant side effects are certainly not worth it, plus they never present more than a short-term solution.
Many thanks sharing your thinking on this weblog. Thanks for the input Saul. Have you ever considered creating an ebook or guest authoring about Nutrisystem on other sites? I know my readers would appreciate your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an email.
Hi Lance — I actually do have an eBook in the works, so stay tuned for that! I just wanted to say that this post is awesome, well written and lots of useful Nutrisystem info. Looking forward to my first shipment.
Hi Corburt — Thanks for the kind words, and best of luck with your first month — hope it goes well! I just wanted to offer you a huge thumbs up for the great information you have right here on this post. I will be returning to your site for more soon! This blog looks exactly like my old one! Great choice of colors! Really inspired by your story — thanks for sharing! I am planning to start Nutrisystem after the New Year. Hi Erin — Thanks so much for the positive feedback. The first time I ever used Nutrisytem, which was many years ago at this point, I think I was one it for 4 months.
I had a lot more weight to lose then; now when I sign up, I usually use it for a month, maybe two at the most. To lock in the auto delivery deal, you have to commit to two months, so if you hit your weight loss goals after month 1, I recommend switching your order to just the Turbo Shakes — that will ensure you lock in the most savings, and also helps to keep you on track once you start transitioning off the program.
As I have said before, you have to be committed to the program to get results, but as long as you follow their plan you will lose weight! Anyways, best of luck and please let us know how it goes: Thanks for sharing your story. Drinking over ounces and eating tons of leafy greens. I did NS about 4 years ago lost almost This past July was told my chloerstral and blood pressure was too high for 28 year old.
So black Friday I ordered when prices decreased. Hi Amanda — Thanks for visiting and reading my story. Hope it goes as well this time around. Thanks for sharing your superb review.
You have a lot of good info here. I am looking for a diet to try just after the new year, and this might be the one. Either way, appreciate all of the details you shared. Thanks, just what I was looking for. I have about 20 pounds to lose — is this doable in a month or two?
Hi Sam — Thanks for the positive feedback. Losing 20 pounds is definitely doable with Nutrisystem, but I would budget at least two months. I signed up for Nutrisystem this week, and I am really hoping that I have the same results. I think my first shipment should arrive just before Christmas, so think I will get started right after the holiday. Thanks so much for the review — definitely gives me hope!
Hi Kris — congrats on signing up — while results will vary for everyone, I truly believe that you will lose a lot of weight if you follow the program — so stick with it, and let us know how it goes. They try to rip you off when quit their auto delivery program. Very very unpleasant people to deal with.
They shipped me stuff 3 days after I had already cancelled and had a confirmation number stating I cancelled. They refused to turn the shipment around or to take it back and are trying to create some kind of lie that I created a 2nd account in November and they only cancelled one account. The only thing I did in November was update my credit card expiration date which I regret. If I guaranteed no more shipments are coming to my name or my address that should be the end of the story, not with them!
I am fighting them through my credit card company but please be aware of whatever traps they have in store for any of you. Hi Troy — Sorry to hear that that was your experience. It was actually a customer service rep who told me I could switch from the meal delivery to just the Turbo Shakes after my first month on the program to lock in the auto-delivery savings without having to commit to another month of food.
In any case, I hope you are able to get things resolved! I started the program today, January 1st. My resolution is to feel better about myself, but do it in a healthy way that had structure. How much and when I should be eating vegetables, and ideas on what to eat if you have to attend a social function or business based meeting that involves food.
Thanks for posting a well written, and information overview of this program. I have three questions and maybe one is a question for a NS counselor… 1. Or can tomatoes, cukes, etc. Also, plain or with some sort of dressing? How many turbo shakes can you have per week… and when can they be consumed? Thanks in advance …. Hi Tami — Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I always add extra veggies to my greens and have found the only thing you really need to watch out for is the salad dressing.
But for me, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. I usually have my TurboShake midday — around 2: That said, I would definitely suggest using the Nutrisystem counseling service for full clarification, though — especially for questions 2 and 3. Best of luck if you decide to try the full program! I wanted to say that this article is nicely written and included almost all the vital info I needed. Thanks for the review. I second your recommendation for Nutrisystem. Their service helped me significantly a few years ago.
Hoping for the same results! Hi Maria — thanks for commenting! Hope it goes well again if you decide to give it another try. Have you found that Nutrisystem is a good way for keeping the weight off over the long term? How long do you really have to be on Nutrisystem before you starting seeing results? Just finished month 1 and lost about 9 pounds!
This post could not be written any better! Reading this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He was always trying new weight loss products. I will forward this page to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing! I just read this well written post. I have a handicapped daughter who has gained so much weight. We have tried everything with very little success. After taking to her doctors we decided to give NS a try.
She started the program on February 16, She is loving the food and the program. She has already dropped three pounds. Her beginning weight was So she has a long way to go. But the support and your post will definitely help her obtain her goals for healthier lifestyle. We will keep you informed on her progress. Thank you so much. Hi Shirley — What an inspirational story — really hoping she has success! Thanks for keeping us posted, and wishing your daughter all the best.
I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!! I have been on Nutrisystem for about 5 weeks now. I lost 15 pounds the first month and have been following it to a T.
The food tastes fine and it is very easy to just grab something pop it in the microwave if necessary and go. I have been using My Fitness Pal to track my food and am eating about calories a day. The first week was really tough and I had a hard time, but I stuck to it. Now I m satisfied and use to it. Planning on finishing up the second month and then on the 3rd month working in more home cooked meals and tracking to stay at the same calorie level.
Then will switch over to the auto ship of Turbo shakes for my 4th month. I have about 40 pounds to lose and feel like I am making some good headway with the Nutrisystem plan. Good job on the review, very well written. Wow, nice job Carolyn! The parts of food that provide empty calories contain virtually no dietary fiber, amino acids, antioxidants , dietary minerals, or vitamins.
Added sugars and solid fats are said to make foods and drinks more enjoyable. However, they also add many calories and are major contributors to obesity. Alcohol can also contribute empty calories to the diet. One normal serving of beer can add kcal to a person's intake for the day. If beer is not your drink of choice, you can use this calorie calculator provided by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to work out how many calories alcohol adds to your diet.
The following foods and drinks provide the largest amounts of empty calories:. More than half of all people in the U. Approximately 5 percent of people in the U. This is the equivalent of more than four cans every day. There are ways of sourcing products with less solid fat or empty sugars.
Rather than choosing the standard hot dog or a fatty cheese, for example, a person could choose low-fat options for either. However, even the lower-fat options are no replacement for calories consumed from sources that also provide nutritional benefit. Most Americans don't have much room in their diets for a completely nutrient-void beverage. One recent study showed that drinking more than one sugar-sweetened beverage a day increases your risk of high blood pressure. It's better if you can avoid them altogether and instead consume water, fat-free or 1 percent fat milk, percent fruit juice, and low-sodium vegetable juices.
The intake of empty calories can be avoided or dramatically reduced by incorporating fresh, healthy food and drink into the diet. Calories seem to be linked only to weight gain and obesity, but they are vital for health.
They only pose a health risk when people consume more than the recommended amount. When thinking about calories, you should not be considering just your diet but also your level of physical activity. A high intake of calories can be countered with regular, high-intensity exercise.
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About Mission Wine Company
Mission Wine Company was founded by Ciro Cirillo, a native of Naples in the beautiful land of Italy. At a very young age, Ciro left Italy and traveled for a decade all around the world. He finally settled in California and pursued his career in the restaurant hospitality.
Ciro's dream has always been about importing fine wine from his native country. Finally, the dream came true and in 2004 he imported his first shipment of Italian wines to California. The company has been growing since and wines are much enjoyed by consumers all throughout the US.
The wines imported by Mission Wine Company are crafted with love, integrity, passion, and years of expertise in winemaking. Some of the winemakers have a four generation history in tending vines and creating wines that are easy to drink on the palate and pair very well with all kind of food.
Thanks for taking your time in navigating our website, and if you have any questions please contact us as we will gladly take our time to respond.
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This list gives an overview of some of the benefits available to Ranelagh members:
- Safety boat coverage and race officer to allow competitive racing.
- Possibility to rent dinghies for club races and Open Meetings. Ranelagh has several Lasers, Solos, Merlins and Enterprises.
- Being able to sail into the heart of London at special Tideway races (Chelsea, Westminster and beyond).
- Year-round dinghy sailing.
- Changing rooms/showers.
- Safe indoor boat storage at an affordable berth rent.
- Occasional courses (VHF, Day Skipper) for the benefit of members.
- Being part of an active community of dinghy sailors with a range of skill and experience levels but a shared primary interest in racing.
- Regular social events with a changing schedule of club nights, Sunday roasts and special events.
- One of the best locations to watch the Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race.
- Possibility to rent the main club room and/or bar for private events.


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Over the past few months the Youth Arts Action team has been researching what it takes to produce successful audio interviews and sound art installations. After a bunch of successful public experiments in interviewing people on the streets of Forest Lawn, we took a field trip to a local jewel in Calgary – CJSW 90.9 FM Radio Headquarters.
"CJSW 90.9FM is Calgary's community radio station, based at the University of Calgary. CJSW is a non-profit society maintained and operated by a group of seven staff members and over 200 volunteers drawn from both the University of Calgary student body and the wider city of Calgary population. CJSW broadcasts music, spoken word and multicultural programming on 90.9FM." (seehttp://cjsw.com) They also claim to be the largest university radio broadcaster in all of Canada.
The Youth Arts Action team got a behind-the-scenes tour of the station to see how they are organized and what it takes to interview, play music, connect with the community and run a successful radio station.
In the coming weeks Youth Arts Action will be engaging with community members of Greater Forest Lawn to do audio interviews for an upcoming sound art installation that will be installed in the Forest Lawn Natural Playground in later Summer. The artwork is being co-facilitated by the Antyx Youth Arts Action staff and local artist Caitlind r.c. Brown.
A great big thanks to the CJSW staff for inviting us into their work space and providing us with all the insight into community radio broadcasting.


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Our Executive Team
Get to know your WineShop At Home team!
Stan Fredrick II
Chairman of the Board
Stan Fredrick II has spent over 30 years in the direct selling industry. He opened, then served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Colesce Couture, Inc., Canada, where he was an active member of the Canadian Direct Sellers Association. Upon his return to the U. S. he served as Senior Vice President and President of international for Colesce Couture, Inc. Fredrick also founded Custom Fit Bra Company, Ltd., and has been a presenter for the DSA in both Canada and the United States. Stan and his wife, Hollie, have four children, Kayli, Natalie, Tristan and Peyton and four grandchildren.
Jane Creed
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jane Creed's direct selling and food & wine experience spans over 20 years. She spent 9 years as a Senior Vice President with The Pampered Chef ltd., and was part of the executive team that helped that company grow from $220 million to almost a billion and be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway. Jane's wine and food expertise is extensive and includes writing and/or editing over 20 cookbooks, hosting international press events for California winegrowing regions, as well as individual wineries and winemakers. Jane has written a monthly food and wine column for California's oldest food and agricultural magazine and executed product and brand development strategies for numerous wineries, including a French wine company entering the American market. She has written features for Direct Selling News, Europe and the U.S., and serves the Direct Selling Education Foundation on the Board of Directors. She is a member of the DSA/DSEF and The French American Chamber of Commerce. Jane and her husband, Dudley, have five children and two dogs.
Alexandre Reble
Vice President of Winemaking
A native of Bordeaux, France, Alex has over 18 years of winemaking experience, working both in France and the United States. He began his studies at the Agricultural School of Libourne and Blanquefort, where he received degrees in Enology and Viticulture, as well as Wine Trade and Spirits. Alex's wine career started in France working for internationally acclaimed wineries – Petrus, La Fleur Petrus, and Chateau La Tour Carnet. He also worked at the Chamber of Agriculture in Blanquefort, where he focused on biodynamic research in viticulture. Alex first came to Napa Valley in 1997, where he worked at such venerable estates as Beringer, Newton Vineyards, Flora Springs Winery, Twomey/Silver Oak Cellars, Cardinale, Matanzas Creek Winery and Anakota. He lives right here in the Napa Valley with his wife and two young daughters, Madeline and Olivia.
Daniel Murphy
Financial Advisor
Dan Murphy has over 30 years of experience in high growth organizations holding senior finance and operating roles at TJX, PepsiCo, Panera Bread, Princess House and Immunotec. For the last 11 years Dan has served as both a CFO and COO for a party plan and network marketing company respectively. Dan's primary area of focus at WineShop At Home is financial oversight and strategic planning.
Mark Densmore
Vice President, Operations
Mark Densmore, who grew up in the wine growing region of the Livermore Valley, has been with WineShop At Home for over 10 years and manages the information technology infrastructure of the company, the Customer Service Department and the Distribution Center. In addition to extensive experience within the technology industry, Mark holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Banking and Finance from San Francisco State University and is credentialed as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Mark has been an information technology instructor, teaching certificate programs in computer networking, maintenance and repair for Techskills.com. Earlier, at First Consumers Mortgage Company, Mark managed all aspects of information technology, including enterprise network administration, technical support and call center administration. Mark Densmore and his wife Jill have a lovely daughter and son.
Marlene Cain
Vice President of Sales
Marlene Cain has spent her entire career of 29 years helping others to achieve both their personal and financial goals through direct selling. Marlene first joined WineShop At Home as an Independent Wine Consultant, building a significant team in Indiana. She moved to the corporate side of the business as Vice President Sales in April 2011. Earlier, Marlene built and maintained the #1 team, with a $3 million downline for Colesce Couture, becoming a Regional Vice-President for that Company. As a stay-at-home mom and farm wife, Marlene believes that direct selling gave her the opportunity to keep her family as her #1 priority while making a great income. Her mission is to help others achieve both financial and personal growth and the opportunity to work from home. Marlene helps our Wine Consultants throughout the country to build and grow strong teams. Marlene Cain is a native southern Californian and has been married for 42 years to Indiana farmer, Kenny Cain. She and Kenny have three sons, Sam, John & Josh, three grandchildren and a dog named "Sookie."
Chat Leonard
Regional Vice President of Sales, Western Region
Chat has over 28 years of experience in the direct selling industry, in a variety of sales executive, marketing and general management positions. His work experience spans the industry spectrum from party plan to network marketing, working for companies ranging from start-ups to industry leaders with hundreds of millions in sales. His greatest thrill is working with individual field salespeople, coaching, mentoring and driving them to excel, helping them build their businesses and realize their dreams. As one of his top sales leaders once said of him, "Chat is a true friend of the field, and he never forgets that our Consultants are the stars of the show!" Chat was born in Stuttgart, Germany, then went to school and worked in London, England, before coming to the United States in the late-80's. He now lives in Orange County, Southern California with his wife and their blended family of 5 children. One of his favorite sayings (among many!) is "Put your talent in your work but put your genius in your life." When he isn't busy with work, he loves playing tennis, working out and enjoying quality time with family and friends, savoring fine food, wine and other gastronomical delights, both at home in the kitchen and at his favorite restaurants.
Pat Winters
Regional Vice President of Sales, Eastern Region
Pat Winters has worked in direct sales all of her adult life. Starting as a consultant for a home decorating company based in Philadelphia, Pat learned the business from the ground up, and has built multi- million dollar teams during her time in the field. Pat believes that direct sales is the perfect "job" because it can be anything you want it to be: a steady part time income or a full on business leading to earnings that you never dreamed of. Pat made the switch to the corporate side of this industry in 2002 and since then, has enjoyed working with leaders to help them achieve their goals. Pat is married, has 2 children and 6 grandchildren and lives in New Jersey.
Shelley Whitmarsh-Beal
Director of Sales Field Development
Shelley is an accomplished direct selling leader with both field and corporate experience. She has a solid track record in building and training sales organizations for rapid, profitable sales growth. Previous to WineShop At Home, Shelley personally recruited over 200 consultants for Mix Party. Prior to that, she was Senior Sales Manager for Dove Chocolate Discoveries. Shelley has also held sales and training leadership positions with such companies as Simply Fun and The Body Shop At Home. She loves social media and all forms of cutting-edge technology and communications as long as it is combined with high touch! Shelley and her husband Joe live in Las Vegas Nevada. Together as a blended family, they have three children: Bella 14, Taylor 16, and Victoria 21. They have three dogs – Dodger, Angel and Knight.
Alvin Leviste
Director of Technology
Alvin has over 10 years of software development experience across many different industries, the majority being within the wine industry. He is experienced in project management, systems administration and developing custom tools to work more efficiently.
Mike Rahill
Inventory Specialist
Mike Rahill joined WineShop At Home in 2010 after spending 28 years in all areas of warehouse management for direct seller, Discovery Toys. At WineShop At Home, Mike manages the company's distribution center overseeing such areas as logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory management and materials purchasing. Mike enjoys camping, wakeboarding and, most important to him, spending time with his son and daughter.


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TONY Mowbray urged Albion fans to play their part at the weekend.
Supporters voiced their anger at Hillsborough last night, but Mowbray hopes they'll back the team come Saturday, especially with Derby expected to bring a huge away following.
"They have a huge part to play," added Mowbray. "Hopefully they'll stick by the team and we can reward them with results like the one against Burnley in the last home game."


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Inside the beltway III: Creating Cover for the Big Shift
by Preston James
Monday, September 30th, 2013
Inside the beltway, it's doofuses 'R us and perhaps the world's biggest collection of gangsters, liars, criminal psychopaths and incompetents.
And now it's getting exposed, even in the major mass media and the alternative Internet Media is going wild exposing the dark criminal underbelly of the USG and American Intel leaders who have now lost all the respect of "we the people" and have damaged their agencies beyond repair.
Good work gentlemen, you have now terribly harmed America with your crimes and treason, and are still lying through your teeth and breaking the laws while violating the Constitution and your Oath to it. You just never thought that you would get caught. But you did and it's time to resign and stop your crimes against "we the people". If you had any self-respect and respect for the rule of law you would arrest yourselves and surrender to the nearest US Magistrate.
For the average American to be willing to allow American Sovereignty to be taken away and the United States of America to be folded into the NWO, the political process is being manipulated to make USG officials appear to be either gangsters, incompetents or insincere "human compromised" doofuses and shills (which they actually just happen to be), thereby destroying any respect Americans hold for these USG politicians and officials and now also America, the nation-state as it currently is.
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