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The death of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old honor student at King College Prep High School on Chicago's South Side is finally receiving the national attention that it deserves. An honor student and majorette in her school's marching band, Hadiya had recently participated in President Obama's inaugural parade in the nation's capital.
After leaving school on Jan. 29, Hadiya was shot and killed in a park after she and friends sought shelter under a canopy when it began raining. She was killed about a mile from Obama's Chicago home. Hadiya's father, Nathaniel Pendleton, summed up his loss this way: "They took the light of my life…She was destined for great things and you stripped that from her."
First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett attended Hadiya's funeral on Saturday. Her mother, Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton, was a guest of the Obamas at Tuesday's State of the Union address. The president is scheduled to visit Chicago on Friday where he will deliver a major address on gun violence that is certain to contain a mention of Hadiya. It's fitting that Obama return to his adopted home town to make his case against deadly violence.
According to statistics analyzed by the Chicago Reporter, more young people are killed in Chicago than any other city in the nation. More than 530 people under 21 years old have been killed since 2008 – most of them in Black and Brown neighborhoods – while hundreds of others have been injured. According to the newspaper, nearly 80 percent of youth homicides occur in 22 Black or Latino neighborhoods on the city's South, Southwest and West sides, even though those communities represent only one-third of Chicago's population."
Young people are not only the victims of gun violence – they are usually the ones who pull the trigger.
"From 2008 through 2012, nearly half of Chicago's 2,389 homicide victims were killed before their 25th birthday. In 2011, the most recent year for which the data were available, more than 56 percent of individuals who committed murder were also under 25. One-third of Chicago residents are under 25, according to 2011 Census estimates," the Chicago Reporter states. "And despite various police strategies and community efforts, things are getting worse. Last year, 243 people under 25 were killed in Chicago. That's an 11 percent increase over 2011 and a 26 percent jump from 2010."
Chicago homicides are not limited to the youth.
The Reporter also noted, "In 2012, not only did Chicago lead the nation in homicides, it witnessed nearly 100 more murders than New York City, even though the Big Apple has three times as many residents. And Chicago witnessed 215 more murders than Los Angeles – home to more than a million more people."
Because of highly-publicized mass murders – including shooting deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn.; a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado; Fort Hood, Texas and Virginia Tech – much of the gun debate has centered on reducing or eliminating access to assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
While those are laudable goals, some police chiefs have pointed out that handguns kill far more people than assault weapons.
In its latest report titled, "Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2010 Homicide Data," the Violence Policy Center reported: "For homicides in which the weapon used could be identified, 83 percent of black victims (5,073 out of 6,149) were shot and killed with guns. Of these, 72 percent (3,658 victims) were killed with handguns. There were 617 victims killed with knives or other cutting instruments, 219 victims killed by bodily force, and 162 victims killed by a blunt object."
Overall, Blacks are more than six times more likely to be homicide victims than Whites.
Citing FBI crime reports, the Violence Policy Center observed, "…In 2010 there were 6,469 black homicide victims in the United States. The homicide rate among black victims in the United States was 16.32 per 100,000. For that year, the overall national homicide rate was 4.42 per 100,000. For whites, the national homicide rate was 2.66 per 100,000."
In addition to the need to address handgun violence, President Obama, Congress and law enforcement officials should acknowledge that violence is a serious problem and more often than not, the victim knew or had a relationship with the person who killed them.
"For homicides in which the victim to offender relationship could be identified, 70 percent of black victims (2,146 out of 3,058) were murdered by someone they knew. Nine hundred twelve victims were killed by strangers," the Violence Policy Center report stated.
If this country is serious about curbing murders, it must focus on tragic deaths, such as the murder of Hadiya Pendleton and 20 young kids in Newtown, Conn. But it must also deal with handguns and the murder of people who have or have had a relationship with their killer. Otherwise, all the tough talk on reducing violence is empty rhetoric.
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.


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Remember when I was all depressed, that day? Boy, good thing I didn't post to my blog, because really, who wants to read my pathetic, self-involved whining? It would be like watching a kitten with a wounded paw trying to climb some stairs. Am I right, about the kitten? Not even a cute kitten, let me add. One of those hairless types. With a bad eye.
(I just wrote "bad idea" instead of "eye," which amused me. I like very much the image of a kitten with a bad idea. "I think I'll mash up some Dexedrine and mix it with a Coke!" thought the kitten with the bad idea. "Kitties need uppers!")
Yesterday I thought I was feeling better, and then I went to the supermarket. The suburban supermarket is a terrible place. I was so tired of the tiny, cramped supermarkets of Brooklyn, in which all of the aisles are designed to be exactly two inches narrower than the average stroller. Many a supermarket clerk heard the grunts and curses of a disheveled mom trying to hoist her stroller over boxes of yams and Depends in Aisle 6. And oh, I would think, how I would like a car! A car that one could load up with the many groceries, instead of hanging one's grocery bags from one's bodily parts and then attempting to drag one's bag-laden self and one's ornery child homeward!
But it turns out I was stupid to think these things, because the supermarkets here, they drive me even nutsier. First off, they're way too big to find anything. You're looking for some arugula and there are 57 arugula aisles, and the organic arugula is in one of them but you'll never know which, and then you think SCREW THIS I'll just grab some romaine hearts and the romaine hearts are 300 miles away, in the Romaine Wing (Hearts Aisle). So even if you're going to the store for three items, it will still take you a day and a half. Pack a lunch.
And also during the day, the only other people in the supermarket are senior citizens. Not just senior citizens—ultra-seniors. The over-90 set wanders the many aisles all day long, looking for the bus back to their assisted living facility. They like to amble in front of your cart and demand that you help them located the roasted cashews.
Finally, starving and exhausted, I staggered to the cashier, who asked for my Super Value Savings Saver Plus Card, and I had to tell her I didn't have one. She looked at me like I had just confided that all these groceries were for my satanic baby-eating feast. "I don't understand," she said, and I said, "I—I just don't have one" and she said "You have to have one," Shop-Rite must have your personal information before you can partake in the savings, which of course isn't true, strictly speaking, but is true for these exceedingly concerned cashiers who just want you to get the savings! The sweet savings! So finally she got the special Newcomer Courtesy Card or whatever that enabled me to save 38 cents, and she let me go. But it still took me 45 minutes to get to my car because of all the old people who died on their way to the exits.
I finally got to my car, where I cried into my steering wheel, because I still couldn't see the humor in any of it. Luckily it's hitting me today. A little late, but it's coming to me.

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The Inside BlackBerry® team is constantly amazed at how awesome our community is (that means you!), and we wanted to highlight some of the cool things we see each week. This means that we're starting a new series of posts: Inside the BlackBerry Community. To kick things off this week, we wanted to highlight the responses to our Twitter® question:
Here's a difficult one – sum up your #BlackBerry love in just. one. word. My word is PING!!! (BY)
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"Awesomesauce" is by far my favorite (and a word that I will likely overuse for the next few weeks). Thanks everyone for being so awesomesauce! (And if you want to get in on the Inside the BlackBerry Community fun, be sure to follow us at @BlackBerry and @BlackBerryBlog on Twitter, and join up at MyBlackBerry!)


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- Film by Mr Chris Floyd
- Words by Mr Chris Elvidge, Senior Copywriter, MR PORTER
His modelling career has seen him grace magazines and billboards around the world, but most know Mr Johannes Huebl as the long-term boyfriend of the beautiful Upper East Side celebutante and paparazzi favourite, Ms Olivia Palermo. As one half of New York's most fashionable power couple, Mr Huebl finds his style choices under scrutiny on an almost daily basis, so it's fortunate that his taste in clothes is classic, reliable and easily adaptable. "A suit is very easy to wear, because it's like a uniform," he says, emphasising the importance of fine tailoring above all else. In our exclusive short, the Brooklyn-based model, photographer and On The Town regular discusses his opinions on flip-flops, his secret history as a sneaker fanatic and the unlikely origins of his style. Click on the video, above, to hear more.


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Myers at forefront of dazzling new wave of talent
NEW YORK -- This is taking shape as "Get Acquainted With Stars of the Future Week" at Yankee Stadium.
Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers' sensational right fielder from Cuba, made his Bronx debut in a doubleheader with the Yankees on Wednesday. The whole package, he left a deep impression with his power, speed, arm and glove.View Full Game Coverage
NEW YORK -- This is taking shape as "Get Acquainted With Stars of the Future Week" at Yankee Stadium.
Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers' sensational right fielder from Cuba, made his Bronx debut in a doubleheader with the Yankees on Wednesday. The whole package, he left a deep impression with his power, speed, arm and glove.View Full Game Coverage
As fans were still buzzing about the excitement generated by Puig, another 22-year-old outfielder was settling into the visitors' clubhouse, a few lockers down from the one vacated by Los Angeles' rising star.
Wil Myers, the centerpiece of the Rays' blockbuster winter deal with the Royals and one of the most heralded young players in recent years, made his Major League debut on Tuesday, going 1-for-7 in a doubleheader at Boston. He played his fourth game in a Rays uniform in the sport's shrine on Thursday night, facing 250-game winner Andy Pettitte.
Myers went 2-for-12 against the Red Sox with a double and two RBIs.
"It's cool to be here, playing the New York Yankees," Myers said, his eyes wide with anticipation. "It's awesome. Obviously, they have a great tradition, one of the best teams in baseball forever. I'm very excited."
Excited, yes. Intimidated? Not at all, if Sean Rodriguez has an accurate read on his young teammate.
"He just made his debut in Fenway Park against the Red Sox, in front of sellout crowds, and he wasn't scared at all," Rodriguez said. "Boston and New York -- nice way to start your career, right? I asked him how he felt playing his first game in Fenway, and he said it was cool. He was not nervous. He just called it a dream come true.
"He's a confident kid, with a lot of skills. He believes he belongs here. He's a big-time talent, no doubt about it. People want to compare his hitting style to [Evan Longoria], and there are some similarities. But with young guys as talented as he is, you just let them play. He can hit it a mile. With ease, too. His swing is natural. He's a big, strong kid, and he's going to get bigger and stronger with natural growth. Defensively, he's as fundamentally sound as they come."
Myers, who hails from Thomasville, N.C., is following Puig into right field at Yankee Stadium. He was primarily a center field in the Royals' system before the trade last December that sent him to the Rays along with third baseman Patrick Leonard and pitchers Jake Odorizzi and Mike Montgomery.
The Royals were willing to pay a hefty tab for proven starters James Shields and Wade Davis, along with infielder Elliot Johnson.
Rays manager Joe Maddon would love to see Myers flourish behind Longoria in the lineup, but he's placing no expectations on the 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete beyond "enjoying himself and playing hard on a regular basis."
"[Myers] is really a better athlete than people told me," Maddon said. "He's very good in the outfield. He runs well, throws well. He's eager, a good kid. The big thing is, he's not overwhelmed by it.
"If he stays healthy, the numbers are going to be more than good enough. I like his swing; the ball comes off his bat hot. Even though he's been scrutinized in the past, it's a little exaggerated now. Being around him, I don't think it bothers him. Is he going to struggle? Of course. But I think he's going to deal with it."
A dazzling new wave of talent is hitting the sport from shore to shore, with Myers -- who had 14 homers and 57 RBIs in 64 games for the Triple-A Durham Bulls -- joining Puig, the Orioles' Manny Machado, the Rangers' Jurickson Profar and the Rockies' Nolan Arenado, among others.
The youth movement began last season with the Angels' Mike Trout and the Nationals' Bryce Harper, who formed a rookie tidal wave the equal of any in the game's history.
Myers' power potential has been a hot topic among insiders since his 2009 debut season. He starred in the Futures Game last July in Kansas City with two hits and three RBIs after getting a rousing response from Royals fans anticipating his arrival.
"That was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had," Myers recalled. "Being part of the Futures Game in Kansas City and getting a standing ovation from 42,000 fans ... That was incredible."
Initially, he admitted, the trade "hurt a little bit. I'm going to miss a lot of the coaches and players there [in Kansas City]. It's a great organization. It's one of those things, the way the business is."
It didn't take Myers long at all to feel comfortable in his new organization. Maddon is well known for his ability to create and sustain positive energy, and Myers has responded to the warm reception of the Rays' coaches and players as well.
"All the guys on this team really helped, starting in Spring Training," Myers said. "It's a great clubhouse. All the players and coaches have been real cool to me."
And his impression of Maddon, the colorful renaissance man among Major League managers?
"He's a winner," Myers said. "He's a great manager, obviously. You feel like he's one of the guys, but at the same time, everyone respects him, his authority. It's really a great environment."
The Rays, in the Maddon era, have embraced a basic philosophy: Check your ego at the clubhouse door. If you do that, you'll have the most fun you've ever had in baseball.
Wil Myers has checked in, ready to show his stuff.
Lyle Spencer is a columnist for MLB.com.


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Lady Gaga 'Cringing' Over Biopic
Lady Gaga is not psyched over the planned biopic about her life. In fact, the Mother Monster is said to be "cringing" about the project, worrying that she will be portrayed in a not-so-flattering light.
Last October, it was revealed that the Lifetime network, known for its women-centric programming and melodramas about women in peril, an image it has looked to change by acquiring shows like 'Project Runway,' had secured the rights to the biopic. That news further upped Lifetime's "cool" quotient. Now, the film, dubbed 'Fame Monster: The Lady Gaga Story,' is being shopped to other possible networks.
No matter where it airs, Gaga is not happy about the TV movie. Life & Style reports that a friend said that she is "furious" and that "she's cringing at the thought of her life being exposed on television."
While the Mama Monster isn't known for concealing things from the little monsters nor is she secretive about how she scratched and clawed her way to the top of the pop food chain and she embraces most publicity opportunities, her concern lies in the fact that she has no control over how she will be portrayed. She is petrified of looking needy! "Gaga doesn't want it getting out because it will portray her as insecure and needy," the source said.
The insider continued, "She wants to be seen as powerful and strong."
Well, Gaga is powerful and strong. A TV biopic won't dismantle that image, that's for sure. But that doesn't mean the filmmakers won't take a little creative license with her Cinderella story.
The search is on for an actress to portray Stefani Germanotta. The insider said that producers "want a total unknown" to tackle the role of a lifetime. That makes sense, since a big name actress wouldn't be able to fully immerse herself and we'd always be aware of the fact that it's a known actress playing a known pop star.
Now that we think about it, Gaga herself would probably want to creatively direct a biopic about her life and make all the decisions about who plays her and how she comes across. That's likely why she's not stoked about this particular film.


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Trust Calls for the Killing to Stop
Policy to protect bird of prey populations
- The Hawk and Owl Trust wants to see birds of prey reaching their full potential as a vital and beautiful part of the UK environment.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust will support anyone – landowners, farmers, householders – wanting to improve habitat and nesting places for birds of prey, through expert advice and practical action, as far as our resources allow.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust wants to see birds of prey universally recognised, as top of the natural food chain, for their vital role as indicators of the health of the environment we all share.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust will share the beauty of birds of prey, and help people understand and appreciate them through its education service, its reserves, outreach to landowners and community projects.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust deplores illegal persecution of birds of prey and sees its complete cessation as an urgent priority for all in the countryside.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust calls for any alternative to be sought to lethal control where humans come into conflict with birds of prey.
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A winner was selected from 17 designs submitted by 4 freelance designers.
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We are a Minnesota based background screening company for property management companies renting appartments.
We conduct the credit, employment verification, criminal searches, etc.
For a full description I recommend you check out our website http://www.rentalhistoryreports.com
This postcard is being sent to landlords and/or property managers that have recently had to file an eviction on their current renter.
Looking for a double-sided, full color, standard sized postcard (4x6?). We would like it to be light and a little funny. It is meant to be a timely message that catches these folks right after they've had to process an eviction, and let them know that quality background screening leads to fewer evictions. If you want to check out our website so you can see what products we offer it would be helpful. http://www.rentalhistoryreports.com. Check out our other projects under Rental History Reports or Trusted Employees for ideas. I would like our logos from our website to be used and have our website, phone number, an address all listed on the card as well. The contact person on the card should read Tony Karels Vice President of Sales. His direct line is 952-259-3022 email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Cloudeight Stationery
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This stationery is based on original art by Penny Parker. Please show your appreciation for Penny's generosity and talent by visiting her Web site and signing her guest book.
Cloudeight Stationery is so easy to install and use! See our 1-2-3 step instructions on our Help Page. Cloudeight products contain no adware or spyware. You have our word on it!
Click here to download this individual selection from our Aurora Dreams stationery collection.
Stationery design is copyright ©2006 by Cloudeight Internet/Cloudeight Stationery. This design is based on original art ©Penny Parker (all rights reserved). Penny Parker's art is used with permission.


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Gather 'round this outstanding a cappella group as they bring patriotic music to life beneath an acoustically perfect dome.
Enter the halls of The American Adventure for an inspiring and patriotic choral performance.
Costumed in finery from the 1800s, Voices of Liberty is an exceptionally talented choir of a cappella singers that performs in the pavilion rotunda throughout the day. This beloved 8-member group stirs hearts and lifts emotions with each performance—while the rotunda's acoustically perfect dome amplifies and purifies the sound. You won't believe your ears!
Let your spirits soar with each 15-minute show at The American Adventure rotunda.
Thrill to timeless performances of some of America's best loved music, including such classics as:
Be sure to check the Times Guide at Epcot for the schedule and showtimes, which are subject to change.
For the best possible experience, sit or stand as close to the rotunda circle as possible to get the full benefit of the astounding acoustics.


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-ADY "A Regular Guy On The Issues"
Captured U.S. soldier's letter revives family's hopes
updated 7:41 AM EDT, Thu June 6, 2013
- Letter: "He was no doubt alive"
- "They are being very careful with him," Bergdahl's father writes
- Bergdahl was captured after he finished his guard shift
- His father believes a resolution is "getting closer"
Bergdahl's father mentioned receiving the letter in an e-mail exchange with Dwight Murphy, the spokesman for the local POW/MIA group in Boise Valley, Idaho.
"We have received a letter from Bowe through the Red Cross!" the father says in the exchange. "He was scripted and redacted but he was no doubt alive and his faculties fully functioning as of two months ago."
He did not say when he got the letter, but Murphy copied and pasted the exchange with the father on his Facebook page after receiving his permission to do so.
The father's letter goes on say, "They are being very careful with him. He is still highly valued at high levels.
"Guantanamo, drones and politics in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Washington are still the big issues."
CNN was unable to reach the father late Wednesday night. The network also reached out to the military and the International Committee for the Red Cross for confirmation, but did not hear back.
Last week, the military told CNN it had no reason to believe Bergdahl was dead.
Whereabouts unclear
Bergdahl was captured after he finished his guard shift at a combat outpost in southeastern Paktika province in Afghanistan.
Since his capture, four videos of the Idaho native have been released.
But the last video was sent in February 2011, and it's unclear where Bergdahl is being held now.
He was a private at the time.
The army has been giving Bergdahl promotions that would have come to him had his army career gone as planned. If he returns home safely, the army will give him all the back pay that he has earned while in captivity.
His father has rarely spoken to the media.
Resolution close?
In his exchange with Murphy, he said he believed "we are getting closer to a resolution."
But, he added, there seems to be a disagreement among the Taliban about the direction forward.
"It appears at least several parties want to arbitrate captive SGT Bowe, several others ... want to keep fighting until every single Westerner is out," the father said.
Last year, Bergdahl's parents led the Rolling Thunder ride in Washington, and said the family holds out hope for his safe return.
"Bowe, your family has not forgotten you, your hometown has not forgotten you. Your state of Idaho has not forgotten you, and thanks to all of you here today, Washington D.C. has not forgotten you," his father told a cheering crowd.
"We love you, we are proud of you. Stay strong, never give up. We pray for the day that we welcome you home," he said.
Flanked by riders wanting to offer support for the safe return of his son, Bergdahl spoke separately to CNN. He sported a long beard and wore a bandana imprinted with "POW." His son's official status is listed as "missing/captured."
"The beard is a chronology," Bergdahl said, "of my son's captivity since June 30, 2009."


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09 Jun Weekly News Wrap: Monday, June 9, 2014
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Your weekly selection of international law and international relations headlines from around the world:
- A Liberia-flagged oil tanker has gone missing off the coast of Ghana and a senior port official told Reuters on Saturday the captain sent a distress call to say the vessel was attacked by pirates.
- Up to 37 people including women and children were killed in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern province of South Kivu on Saturday in an attack that government officials blamed on a dispute over cattle.
- A female suicide bomber killed herself and a soldier outside an army barracks in Nigeria's northeastern city of Gombe on Sunday, the military said, as local leaders reported the death count from a string of earlier militant attacks had reached 110.
- Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed Pakistan's busiest airport (Karachi International) on Sunday and at least 27 people were killed in a dramatic night-long battle at one of the country's most high-profile targets.
- China confirmed that it will participate for the first time in a major U.S.-hosted naval drill this month, sending four ships including a destroyer and frigate, even as deep military distrust persists between the two countries.
- China has accused Vietnam of ramming its ships more than 1,400 times in a disputed part of the South China Sea and said while it wanted good relations with its neighbor, it would not abandon principles to achieve that.
- Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan inked a deal last week to formally establish an economic union between them, capping approximately two decades' worth of talks.
- Ukraine's new president Petro Poroshenko said his country would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its path towards closer ties with Europe, spelling out a defiant message to Russia in his inaugural speech on Saturday.
- Russia, Ukraine and the European Union will restart talks on Russian natural gas supplies to try to resolve a disagreement over price.
- Russia would consider any further expansion of NATO forces near its borders a "demonstration of hostile intentions" and would take political and military measures to ensure its own security, a senior diplomat was quoted on Monday as saying.
- Tens of thousands of Basques held hands on Sunday to form a 123-km chain stretching across the northern Spanish region calling for the right to hold a vote on independence.
Middle East and Northern Africa
- The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new law requiring compulsory military service for adult males.
- Iranian, U.S. and European Union officials will start two days of talks about Tehran's nuclear program on Monday, Iran said, giving its first word about what appears to be a bid to rescue faltering wider negotiations on ending a decade-old dispute.
- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced a wide-ranging amnesty on Monday, less than a week after he was re-elected to another seven-year term in the midst of civil war.
- Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian president, has said Turkey and Iran are determined to stand against violence and extremism in the Middle East during a trip to Ankara.
- Colombia's government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have agreed to set up a truth commission that addresses the deaths of thousands of people in five decades of the country's conflict.
- The US Commerce Department announced on Tuesday that it would be imposing preliminary countervailing duties on imports of certain Chinese crystalline silicon photovoltaic products – including solar cells, modules, laminates, and/or panels.
- The kidnapping of 200 Nigerian girls and several recent horrific murders of women is expected to raise pressure on the world community to take concrete action to punish those responsible for sexual violence at a global summit in London this week.
- A UN group tasked with formulating a proposed set of sustainable development goals (SDGs) will for the first time consider a zero draft of a possible text at its next meeting later this month


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The ultimate test of the league's procedures for spotting concussions is that they don't work.
Case in point: Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn suffered a concussion when he was struck by a knee in the helmet during the first quarter of a game against the Raiders on October 28. He stayed in the game.
According to the Associated Press, Quinn told reporters he had problems with his vision after the incident, but he stayed in the game — even though he put on the wrong helmet while on the sidelines.
Later in the quarter, Quinn was sacked. Quinn explained that he had "tunnel vision," and he was unable to see the Raiders' defensive backs when he threw an interception.
Quinn admitted that he wanted to keep playing. "That's why I tried to stay in the game, because it was the first opportunity for me in a while," Quinn said. "I tried to play through it, and that's my fault for not being smart about it."
That's why the league needs to keep working on improving the methods for spotting concussions; players typically don't want their concussions to be spotted.
In Quinn's case, he wasn't even checked for a concussion despite taking a knee to the head and later putting on the wrong helmet. Whatever the league does in these situations, it needs to do enough so that players like Quinn won't slip through the cracks and end up back on the field.


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I like my toys to be long, hard and ready for me to ride them. Steel dildos turn me on like no other sex toy.
Nothing compares to surgical steel dildos. I have a true and ever-expanding collection at home, always looking for a new thrill and a new way to fill all of my wet holes. Nothing feels so exciting as having a long, thick toy shoved up your wet pussy or your tight ass. I'm not even sure which one feels better. I sure love to be filled in any way imaginable.
When I fuck myself in the pussy, I like to ride a steel dildo, to take it all in, faster and faster until I cum all over its smooth surface. It presses all the right spots, massaging me from the inside so I can just close my eyes and imagine a big, fat cock deep inside my pussy.
Then again, I also love to lube my asshole and to shove a hard dildo inside. Despite all these games I play, my asshole is still tight but it stretches readily, making me take even large toys. I love to be filled from the inside and to feel every bump of my hard steel dildo in my ass. I use my left hand to move the dildo in and out of my ass, enjoying the texture massaging me from the inside, and I place my right hand on my clit and my wet pussy. I first rub my clit a little as I fuck myself in the ass with a dildo. Then, I move my fingers to my pussy. I insert one, two, three, four fingers inside, stretching myself as much as I can. I can tease myself like this for a long time, but I usually cum in two minutes. This is how horny it makes me to have all the fingers up my pussy and a hard metal dildo in my ass.
I used to date a guy who loved to watch me play with my toys. I liked to tease him, undressing in front of him but not allowing him to touch me. I liked to take a steel dildo with bumps and run it all over my body while looking at him. This dildo has a nice, egg shaped head with a tip, a tip I love to ran all over my nipples, feeling them getting hard. It would always make me so wet I could insert all of the thick dildo inside my pussy, but I preferred to shove it up my ass, as deep as I could. It was a special feeling, to have your man watching you put a hard, steel dildo inside your butt hole until you cum.
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A girl from the Apache Indian tribe that "adopted" Jonah Hex, White Fawn was Jonah's first love. She married Noh-Tante after Jonah was believed dead.
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
- 3 Appearances of White Fawn (New Earth)
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Depending on the market, the Integra was sold under Acura or Honda. In Japan, the Integra was sold as a Honda, which was introduced to the market in 1985. Later that same year, it debuted as the Acura Integra in the North American market as part of a new line of luxury cars. The first models were available as three- and five-door hatchbacks with a 1.6 liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder DHOC engine. DHOC engines were rare at the time, and became the cars primary selling point. The European version of the car was a five-door hatchback with a 1.5 liter engine. The Australian models were similar to the European models, but were called the Rover 416i and sold as an evolution of the popular Honda Quint.
The Evolution of the Acura Integra
The first few years of the Integra saw moderate success. The first generation was produced from 1985 to 1989. The second generation Integra received a dramatic makeover. The second generation Integra, which was produced from 1990 to 1993, featured Acura's first VTEC engine. The RS and LS models offered a 1.8 liter four-cylinder DHOC engine. The GS-R hatchback introduced in 1992 featured the DHOC VTECT engine. All were available as a four-door sedan or a three-door hatchback with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The LS and GS models came standard with an AM/FM stereo with cassette, which was an option on the RS base model. The GS and 1993 LS Special offered optional leather-trimmed interiors.
The third generation Integra was another significant redesign. This generation was produced from 1994 to 2001. The new body offered a sporty look with a front-end that came to a point and four round headlights. They were sold as sport coupe or a sport sedan in the same trim levels as the second generation models – the RS, LS, and GS-R. As with most manufacturers, the RS was considered the base model while the LS came standard with many features drivers prefer, like air conditioning and better speakers. The 1994 RS and LS models featured a 1.8 liter, four-cylinder, DHOC engine, while the GS-R included the 1.8 liter, four-cylinder VTEC DHOC engine. The GS-R's manual transmission was designed for higher performance than the manual transmission offered as an option on the RS and LS. The RS and LS were also available with automatic transmissions. In 1996, the models were labeled as the RS, LS, SE, and GS-R. In 1997, a GS version of the coupe and sedan were added while the RS was discontinued. The GS was the only model to come standard with leather interiors. The cassette player was replaced with an in-dash CD player. The GS-R's engine was upgraded to 195 horsepower, and the car was marketed as a Type R. In 1999, the RS hatchback was dropped, as was the Type R. The LS received a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, while the GS-R came standard with leather interiors. In 2000, the Type-R returned with air conditioning, which was not standard before. All models were equipped with anti-theft immobilizers. For the 2001 GS-R, earlier features such as an optional moonroof were removed to enhance the car's racier style and performance.
The fourth generation Acura Integra was released as the Acura RSX, and was produced from 2002 to 2006.
The Acura Integra's Reputation
Acura Integra is considered a mid-level luxury vehicle. Its most notable achievement was the introduction of the VTEC engine in the second generation models. For a time, Integra was Acura's flagship model. The car was named on well-known top-ten car lists in 1987, 1988, and from 1994 to 1997. Similar to the parent company, Honda, all Acura models are known for reliability and affordability within their class. The RSX model has been driven in a number of SCCA World Challenges in the GT group.
2001 Acura Integra
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan, Sports
The 2001 Acura Integra looks almost identical to previous models, which means that it provides an extremely reliable vehicle with plenty of options.
2000 Acura Integra
The 2000 Acura Integra classifies as a compact luxury coupe and sedan manufactured and sold by Acura.
1999 Acura Integra
Throughout the years, the Acura Integra developed a large following; some consumers were interested in a basic commuter car while others appreciated the solid base paired with performance parts.
1998 Acura Integra
The 1998 Acura Integra classifies as a compact luxury coupe manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company.
1997 Acura Integra
Coupe, Sedan, Sports
The 1997 Acura Integra is designed as a low-priced sports vehicle that looks as good as it drives.
1996 Acura Integra
The 1996 Acura Integra is available in eight different model choices, consisting of two body styles with four trims for each body style.
1995 Acura Integra
The 1995 Acura Integra bears a sporty design, comfortable interior, great standard features, and excellent performance that stand out among the competition.


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I've just received another email from one of my clients who came on board last year, a plastics manufacturer who doesn't happen to be in my normal territory in North Sydney. He is one of a younger generation of business owners but it has since become clear to me he is well on his way to take his business to the next stage of growth and development.
Now onto Matt's email. He asked me to phone him today and sent an email trail for me as background. It contained questions from one of Matt's customers who had referred Matt's new Terms of Trade we had prepared to his solicitor for review. You see Matt engaged us to rewrite his Terms of Trade in order that he could register his customers on the PPS Register to become a ranked secured creditor in the event any of them went into liquidation in the future. Wisely, Matt also engaged EC Credit Control to administer these registrations for him, saving his staff from committing any technical errors which could invalidate the registrations.
Back to Matt's customer. The reason he referred Matt's new Terms of Trade to his solicitor is because he and Matt have a manufacturing agreement they have each signed up to, since Matt is a contract manufacturer. This solicitor has pointed out where Matt's new Terms and Conditions now conflict with that agreement.
Why is this a good thing? Because in getting his Terms of Trade re-done, it has presented an opportunity to resolve misunderstandings between Matt and his client now which, if had they been left unresolved as before, could have created conflict and loss of business in the future.
The second lesson from this scenario? It's a great example of how we at EC Credit Control assist our clients to implement their new credit management system by providing free credit management advice as part of our service. And being the proactive business manager that he is, Matt is taking advantage of this service at every stage of his implementation.
Every client of EC can expect the same level of attention to detail.


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Science Applications International Corp. will split into two separate, publicly traded companies, probably before the end of 2013. The decision to split into an technical services and IT business and a science and technology solutions business is primarily driven by the impact of increased concerns with organizational conflicts of interest, said SAIC Chairman and CEO John Jumper, in a statement released Thursday. With OCI taken off the table, both businesses will have access to markets they cannot currently enter, Jumper said. The technical services and IT business has about $4 billion in annual revenue, while the larger science and technology solutions business will have about $7 billion in annual revenue, SAIC said in a statement.
On the 2012 Washington Technology Top 100, SAIC is ranked as the sixth largest prime contractor in the federal IT and systems integration market.
SAIC is not the first to make such a move in reaction to organizational conflicts of interest. In recent years, Northrop Grumman sold off its TASC technical and advisory services business, and Lockheed Martin sold a similar business. In July, L-3 Communications completed the spinoff of its technical services business, creating a new company called Engility. The decision to split SAIC comes after the company completed a strategic review under Jumper, who became CEO in March and then chairman in June. The plan is to structure the split as a tax-free spin-off with SAIC stockholders getting 100 percent of the shares in the new company, which will be comprised of the technical services and IT business. The name, management and structure of the new company has yet to be determined. According to an SAIC investor presentation, the technical services and IT business will have four target markets:
With the OCI concerns removed the new company should see growth opportunities in SETA work, cost and financial analysis, and program office support, SAIC said. The company also will target opportunities around cloud computing, mobility, X-as a service and big data management, analytics and visualization, according to SAIC.The science and technology business, which will keep the SAIC name, will focus on national security, engineering and health. Growth opportunities for SAIC will come from cybersecurity, big data analytics and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.Some of the specific national security opportunities SAIC will be able to pursue because OCI is no longer a factor are Navy airborne programs, battlespace awareness, maritime domain awareness, electronic warfare and missile warning, the company said in its statement. In the health arena, SAIC will continue to target electronic health records, clinical information systems and advanced clinical analytics. The engineering portion of the business will pursue more commercial opportunities such as oil and gas services, natural resources program management, and power transmission and smart grids. SAIC also will continue to be an aggressive acquirer of other companies. The spinoff likely will have a limited focus on mergers and acquisitions, according to the investor presentation. Both companies will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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One of my favorite things to make and eat are sandwiches. I love them! And really, what's not to love? They're a quick and easy dinner. The possibilities are endless when it comes to what to what type of bread to use, what to put inside, and the condiments used to enhance flavor. This particular sandwich is one of our favorites as of late. It pairs well with a hearty potato chip or oven fries and a crunchy pickle. My husband would include a good pale ale in the list of pairings, but that's a man for you! Here is the recipe.
Three-Meat Ciabatta Sandwiches
Serves: 6
Garlic Butter:
3 tablespoons butter
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
Vinegar Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chives, minced
6 Ciabatta rolls
1/2 pound sliced turkey
1/2 pound sliced ham
1/4 pound sliced hard salami
1/4 pound sliced provolone cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
Preheat the broiler. In a small skillet, melt the butter and saute the garlic until softened. Remove from the heat and spread onto the inside bottom of each ciabatta roll. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, chives, salt, and pepper. Let the mayonnaise sit while you assemble the sandwiches as to incorporate the flavors. Layer the turkey, ham, salami, cheese, tomato, and onion on the bottom half of the rolls. Spread the mayonnaise mixture onto the top of each ciabatta roll. After the sandwiches are assembled, place them under the broiler and toast until golden brown. Watch them closely so they don't burn! Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
Date: February 22, 2012
Description: Peoples Bank, N.A., Marietta, Ohio
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Peoples Bank, N.A., Marietta, Ohio
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsels; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 044202505 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with scams targeting law offices.
Counterfeit items closely resemble the bank's authentic cashier's checks but may be identified by the following: The checks do not include the bank's toll-free telephone number of (800) 374-6123; they do, however, include a security statement along the top border of the instrument as well as a heat sensor lock in the bottom-center portion of the check. Items presented to date have been made payable in varying amounts between $100,000 and $500,000. The items also include various remitter names but most commonly Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
Potential victims are initially being contacted by e-mail in a scam to open broker/dealer accounts. Upon the fraudster's refusal to sign an agreement with the law firm, the fraudster has demanded ransom from particular employees of these law offices informing the victim that his or her family member has been kidnapped. As far as all parties are aware, the kidnapping threat has been a scam as well.
For additional information and guidance and to verify the authenticity of Peoples Bank N.A.'s cashier's checks, please contact Susan Hornbeck, BSA Compliance, by mail at 138 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750; by telephone at (740) 374-6117; by fax at (740) 376-2064; or by e-mail at [email@example.com].
Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) may be forwarded to:
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Blawg is a great resource for Lawyers, Judges and even criminals. If you have a law blog then it might be in your best interest to add yourself to their feed directory. Blawgs has been showing a lot of growth and they're holding a pr6 page rank, which isn't too shabby. I'm sorry to dissapoint my readers who are not running a law blog and wanting a general place to snag a link. You can also add your law related podcast to the mix and it will surely drive very targeted traffic to your show.
Blawg was started in December 2002 by Bill Gratsch. While not a blogger himself, Bill had stumbled across a few interesting and useful postings at various weblogs, but too often it seemed simply luck that he found good ones. There was little organization or structure to the blogosphere. With this in mind, Bill scoured the web looking for weblogs that focused on legal-oriented subject matter, with the idea of creating a law blog directory. He found 57. From lawyers writing about their area of expertise, to law librarians offering research tips and tricks, to law professors expressing their opinions and analysis, to technologists discussing the latest trends and ideas in legal technology, these law-oriented blogs or "blawgs," were providing an early view of the changing dynamics for communication and collaboration within the legal community.


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February 7, 2019, 12:56 pmNikola Mirotic - F - Milwaukee Bucks
Nikola Mirotic has been traded to the Bucks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
The rich get richer. We'll have more details on this one as they leak out, but Mirotic is going to be an excellent fit with one of the league's most eager 3-point shooting teams. He'll be coming off the bench but should still play serious minutes, and while it's not as good of a setup as New Orleans was for his fantasy value we'll expect comfortable middle-round numbers.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
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February 23, 2019, 12:14 amEmmanuel Mudiay - G - New York Knicks
Emmanuel Mudiay (strained left shoulder) returned from a 12-game absence on Friday and showed no signs of rust as he delivered 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting and a full line.
The .375 shooting clip from the field was nasty but that's par for the course with Mudiay. It was a pleasant surprise to see him fill up the box score as he added six rebounds, one assist, two 3-pointers, three steals and a block to his line for the night. The Knicks' rotations have been a hot mess all season, so don't bank on Mudiay to deliver this kind of spread in the next one.
February 22, 2019, 11:42 pmJonathan Isaac - F - Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac had a game to forget in Friday's loss to the Bulls, scoring only four points (on 1-of-6 from the field) to go with a trey, three rebounds and two steals.
The money counters salvaged a bad night and despite this dud, Isaac has still been a top-35 play in 9-cat over his last five games. He played 31 minutes in this one so hopefully he can get back on track his next time out.
February 22, 2019, 11:31 pmDorian Finney-Smith - F - Dallas Mavericks
Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in 13 points (4-of-9 shooting), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals in Friday's 104-114 loss to the Nuggets.
DFS has been a top-140 play over the last couple of weeks and is a viable end-of-bench guy in standard leagues for the rest of the season. He's more of a plodder, albeit a reliable one, so don't expect too many explosive games on the horizon.
February 22, 2019, 11:29 pmAvery Bradley - G - Memphis Grizzlies
Avery Bradley scored 17 points and added a trey and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 112-106 loss to the visiting Clippers.
We have no idea where this Bradley has been for the last two years, but in four games as a Grizzly, he's been a top-80 value in 9-cat. With Kyle Anderson (shoulder) not there to compete for minutes, Bradley might actually hold standard-league value the rest of the way, though his playoff schedule in H2H leaves much to be desired.
February 22, 2019, 11:27 pmDwight Powell - F/C - Dallas Mavericks
Dwight Powell played well in 25 minutes off the Mavs' bench on Friday, delivering 20 points (6-of-12 shooting), six rebounds, one assist and one triple.
Powell likes to trudge along but remains consistent in his low-end style. He outplayed Maxi Kleber who put up a stinker of a line with zero points (0-for-5 shooting), three rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes. Powell's your man in deep leagues. He's paid his dues and has an extensive resume to make his production more reliable.
February 22, 2019, 11:23 pmJaren Jackson Jr. - F/C - Memphis Grizzlies
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Jaren Jackson Jr., who is dealing with a sore right quad, will be out for the foreseeable future.
Welp, that doesn't sound good. While we don't know exactly what "foreseeable future" means that doesn't sound good for a Grizzlies team that has embraced the tank. We're hoping we'll get a more specific update soon but it looks as if Ivan Rabb and maybe the ancient Joakim Noah have an open path to minutes, at least for the foreseeable future.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
February 22, 2019, 11:23 pmJalen Brunson - G - Dallas Mavericks
Jalen Brunson started for an injured Luka Doncic (sore right ankle) and did not disappoint as he tallied 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting with two rebounds, five assists, three triples, one steal and one block in 31 minutes.
He was DFS gold tonight and should be worth owning for another game or two while Doncic is on the mend. He will drop like a bad guy in a John Wick 3 trailer once Luka returns though, so don't get too attached.
February 22, 2019, 11:19 pmChandler Parsons - F - Memphis Grizzlies
Chandler Parsons played 20 minutes in his first game since October and had a three and a steal in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
We're not expecting Parsons to be rosterable but considering the tank-job in Memphis, anything is possible to quote Kevin Garnett.
February 22, 2019, 11:17 pmNikola Jokic - C - Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to victory on Friday against the Mavs with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting while adding 13 rebounds, eight dimes, one trey and one steal.
This was a relatively quiet outing coming from Jokic. It's not a concern though, as he's a proven stud when it comes to second-half-of-season performances.
February 22, 2019, 11:14 pmIvan Rabb - F - Memphis Grizzlies
Ivan Rabb had a nice game in Friday's home loss to the Clippers, scoring 15 points (one 3) to go with nine rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 25 minutes as a starter.
Rabb certainly has the talent but as a young player, he hasn't yet established the consistency that would make him a must-add player. Joakim Noah had 22 points and 11 rebounds in 30 minutes off the bench but he won't be getting anywhere near that much run when Jaren Jackson Jr. (sore quad) returns.


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General Banter / Re: FRIDAY TRAVELING LEAGUE - 4/10/2015 - Lake Perry or Centennial?« on: April 08, 2015, 12:09:44 PM »
Good points friends. Centennial park gets the call. 9am and 1pm.Good job!
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Good points friends. Centennial park gets the call. 9am and 1pm.Good job!
No more attitude from you sir!
And Nate, breaking down divisions is fine but unnecessary for dubs. Putting 2 people together on a team makes it very hard to say you are intermediate or advanced. I've seen some pretty bad players team up to be great dubs partners.
Game cams Jack. Hide them in the trees where the dballs dump their junk.
How in the world does everyone not have a TRUTH in there bag???
I think the name should involve horseshoes but that's just me.+1


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Unfortunately, there is no single deployment model that solves all of your business goals. You need to maintain the flexibility to deploy in your data center, to multi-clouds, or push to the edge to meet business specific cost, agility or application requirements.
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Mr. Schroeder brings to SUSE over 25 years of technology innovation and development experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining SUSE, with Dell's Office of the CTO, he was responsible for software technology strategy covering hybrid cloud, systems management, virtualization and operating systems. Mr. Schroeder has also held various management and engineering roles with NCR, Compaq and HP.
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DXWorldEXPO LLC is a Lighthouse Point, Florida-based trade show company and the creator of DXWorldEXPO - Digital Transformation Conference & Expo. The company produces and presents the world's most influential technology events including CloudEXPO, DevOpsSUMMIT, FinTechEXPO - Blockchain Event.
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AI and machine learning disruption for Enterprises started happening in the areas such as IT operations management (ITOPs) and Cloud management and SaaS apps. In 2019 CIOs will see disruptive solutions for Cloud & Devops, AI/ML driven IT Ops and Cloud Ops. Customers want AI-driven multi-cloud operations for monitoring, detection, prevention of disruptions. Disruptions cause revenue loss, unhappy users, impacts brand reputation etc.
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At CloudEXPO Silicon Valley, June 24-26, 2019, Digital Transformation (DX) is a major focus with expanded DevOpsSUMMIT and FinTechEXPO programs within the DXWorldEXPO agenda. Successful transformation requires a laser focus on being data-driven and on using all the tools available that enable transformation if they plan to survive over the long term. A total of 88% of Fortune 500 companies from a generation ago are now out of business. Only 12% still survive. Similar percentages are found throug...
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Proposal Reflects Obama Administration's "All-of-the-Above" Approach – Increase Efficiency While Increasing Domestic Production
WASHINGTON – July 17, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a proposed regulation that will to help rural homeowners and businesses make affordable energy improvements to their homes and buildings. This effort is expected to expand job opportunities in the construction industry and save homeowners and businesses money on their energy bills – reflecting the Obama Administration's overall efforts to promote energy efficiency while increasing domestic energy production in order to protect consumers against high energy prices.
"This energy efficiency effort can help rural Americans reduce energy costs while simultaneously expanding business and investment opportunities in rural communities," Vilsack said. "The upfront costs of energy improvements often preclude homeowners and businesses from investing in cost-effective, energy efficiency upgrades. This rule will help make those costs more affordable through increased lending opportunities."
The proposed rule would allow USDA through the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to establish policies and procedures to implement energy efficiency loan programs aligned with USDA's Rural Economic Development Energy Efficiency (REDEEE) effort, which is designed to create jobs in the energy efficiency industry, and builds upon the work that Rural Development has done in providing funding and support for improving the energy efficiency of single and multi-family housing, businesses, farms, and utility companies.
Currently ninety six percent of rural cooperatives (RUS primary borrowers) have some form of an energy efficiency program. This proposed rule will help leverage and expand those programs for existing borrowers to include a relending program that enables rural utilities and cooperatives to lend to homeowners and businesses. Eligible projects include consumer energy efficiency improvements, energy audits, small scale renewable energy systems, demand side management investments, and consumer education and outreach programs. This proposed regulation stems from the 2008 Farm Bill, which explicitly identified energy efficiency as an eligible purpose for USDA funding. Rural utility companies participating in the program would submit an energy efficiency work plan and seek reimbursement for costs.
USDA could fund a variety of energy efficiency improvements that meet criteria proposed in the rule. For example, projects to conduct home energy audits and finance improvements necessary to reduce electricity use would be eligible for financing, as would demand side management projects that are designed to more efficiently control the use of electricity during peak demand periods.
USDA is seeking comments on the proposed rule, which will appear later this week in the Federal Register.
USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a national network of state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $165 billion in loans and loan guarantees. Visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ for additional information about the agency's programs or to locate the USDA Rural Development office nearest you.
To read the proposed rule, go to:
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).


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How did we allow ourselves to get swept up in this national game of "Survivor" or "The Hunger Games" or "America's Best Students" or "America's Best Schools" or whatever you want to call it.
Let's all read Walden, read poetry, listen to good music, visit a museum, look at the stars, and think more about what matters most in life.
Let us see our children not as global competitors, but as children, little human beings in need of loving care and kindness.
Tests have their place in education, but they should be used to help children, not to define them or to "grade" their school.
We are so far off track that it will take a generation to reclaim our human and professional values about how to raise and educate children.


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Sodium bisulfate is a dry acid that may be harmful if swallowed in large amounts. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing sodium bisulfate.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
Sodium bisulfate
Where Found
- Household cleaners
- Metal finishing
- Swimming pool pH additives
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms from swallowing more than a tablespoon of this acid may include:
- Burning pain in the mouth
- Diarrhea
- Severe low blood pressure
If the chemical touches your skin, symptoms may include:
- Blisters
- Burns
- Painful, red skin
If it gets in your eyes, you may have:
- Decreased vision
- Eye pain
- Eye redness and tearing
Home Treatment
Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
If the chemical is swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. DO NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.
If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with a local poison control center. This hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What to expect at the emergency room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
- Endoscopy — camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomach
- Pain medicines
- Treatments to water down (dilute) the acid
Expectations (prognosis)
Damage to the esophagus may occur as late as 2 to 3 weeks after swallowing the poison. Death may occur up to 1 month after swallowing the poison. Those who recover may have continued stomach or esophagus problems.


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The Irish Government is to refuse to pay a $4 billion promissory note due on the Anglo Irish Bank debt next March – but it is only a stalling tactic.
Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte has confirmed that the scheduled payment will be missed for the second year running.
The latest decision to defer the payment will cost the Irish taxpayer over $2.5billion in interest payments on the IOU to Anglo bondholders.
Previously the Dublin government had postponed the 2012 payment before the fiscal treaty referendum in October.
The next payment is due in March but Rabbitte has insisted the huge fee will not be paid on schedule.
The Labour Party minister said: "We didn't pay the promissory note this year and as far as I'm concerned we're not going to pay it next year either. It's as simple as that."
The revealing comments from Rabbitte came against a backdrop of cabinet bickering between the coalition partners over the latest austerity budget.
The Irish Independent reports that the Irish Department of Finance has confirmed that Rabbitte's comments are in line with previous remarks made by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan.
Speaking to Irish state broadcaster RTE, Rabbitte added: "We can't pay. This was an IOU entered into by the previous government when the Anglo Irish Bank collapsed and the notion of us paying it next March doesn't arise."
The report states that sensitive negotiations are taking place with the European Central Bank over a reduction in the cost of paying for the wind-up of Anglo.
Rabbitte acknowledged: "The ECB is a difficult institution to bring around to stamping the deal but I believe it will be done before March 31."
Rabbitte's comments have been welcomed by fellow politicians.
Fine Gael chairman Charlie Flanagan told the Independent: "It is absolutely essential to get a favourable deal on the Anglo debt.
"The justified harsh reaction to the Budget is accentuated by the fact that most of the money saved will go to meet our promissory notes requirement. I find it hard to stomach."
Labour Party chairman Colm Keaveney said: "A clear message has to be sent to Europe that an Anglo debt deal is a critical step towards economic recovery.
"We've honoured the debt of private banks and it's causing great strain."


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Liu receives IEEE Fourier Award
EE Alum appointed CTO of Tessera Technologies.
Read about what happening in the Electrical Engineering Department.
Wentzlaff receives E. Lawrence Keys, Jr. '51/Emerson Electric Company Faculty Advancement Award
Four seniors receive SEAS Undergraduate Awards/Prizes at Class Day.
Congratulations for Prof. Barry Rand for his selection as a 2015 DuPont Young Professor!
Congratulations to Prof. Prucnal, recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching!
Two EE Professors are among eight authors to publish five papers in USENIX Security.
Chiang to lead Princeton Entrepreneurship Council.
Graduate Students awarded during Graduate Breakfast Reception and Ceremony on June 1st.
28 Graduate Students Celebrated during Class Day
EE Department Celebrates Class of 2015.
Two EE Grads awarded honorific fellowships for upcoming academic year!
Rieutort-Louis finds similarities between his two passions of engineering and music.
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship awarded to EE and Chemistry Grad Students.
Princeton's fourth installment of HackPrinceton continues to build on the success of past events.
An evening of entertainment and fun from the EE Department.
EE Graduate Alum makes strides in sustainable computing.
Professor Chou received Schmidt Award to support development of a smartphone that conducts medical tests.
EE Alumnus is recipient of the ACM A.M. Turing Award.


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What's Available?
You've been able to learn from the Spanish version of Nerium University. We're thrilled to add more Spanish-language videos to the Training page! After you peruse that, look under Resources for more Spanish videos in addition to the materials you've already used to build your Nerium business. After that, we want you to check out the Events tab. The best way to get dialed into your Nerium business is just that: dial in! Under "Conference Calls," you'll find all Spanish call information, as well as links to the Corporate Update Call and Team Nerium calls in Spanish.
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The Aleuts called it Alyeska -- the Great Land. A place of soaring peaks, sweeping landscapes, and mighty rivers. Everything in Alaska seems larger than life. It is the Last Frontier.
Alaska isn't just a place you visit, it's a feeling you experience, and remember for a lifetime. No wonder people say once you've gone to Alaska, you never come all the way back.
Alaska is a land of almost unimaginable scale. Stretching across 586,000 square miles of untamed wilderness, Alaska is one-fifth the size of the contiguous United States.
It contains the tallest mountain in North America, Mt. McKinley, which many Alaskans simply call "the mountain." And of course, the Land of the Midnight Sun has longer summer days than any other state.
The majestic landscape borders two oceans and three seas, with a 47,300-mile coastline. Alaska boasts over three million lakes, 3,0000 rivers, 1,800 islands, and more than 100,000 glaciers.
Alaska is so big it encompasses dozens of ecosystems, from the dry arctic tundra, to the moist rain forest of the Inside Passage. In a place of such enormous variety, don't be surprised to find the unusual -- like a desert of sand dunes in Kobuk Valley National Park.
Some sites in the state boast snow and ice year-round, even when temperatures soar to 80F. Glacial ice has been here since the dawn of time, and even the endless summer sunshine has little effect.
As they slowly advance and recede, the massive glaciers pulverize rocks, literally grinding boulders into soil. Glacial melt, which creates cold and swift streams and rivers, carries tons of soil downstream. After millions of years, this process has given Alaska many broad valleys and plains blessed with rich, fertile earth.
For many visitors, a walk on ancient glacial ice is the experience of a lifetime. Listen carefully, and you can even hear the glaciers move.
People come from around the world to view Alaska's northern lights, the aurora borealis. One of natures most inspiring sights, the northern lights appear most often on cold, clear nights from late August through April. Created by the earth's magnetic field, these curtains of yellow, green, and red light dance silently across the sky.
The bore tide is another Alaska wonder. In Cook Inlet, a strong spring tide may come in so quickly that it becomes a wall of water several feet high, traveling at speeds up to 10 knots.
Volcanoes are a sight most visitors don't expect. Located on the Pacific "ring of fire," Alaska has experienced four volcanic eruptions since 1986.
Alaska's volcanic history is easily seen in the eerie landscape of Katmai National Park and Preserve. This is just one of 15 national-parks, preserves and monuments in Alaska. The state has another 225 parks. In all, Alaska contains over 313 million acres of public lands.
Many people think summer is the only time to visit Alaska -- and the long, warm days are unspeakably beautiful. But so are the crisp blue skies above a blanket of white in winter. Or the trembling golden leaves of autumn. And meadows painted with the wildflowers of spring are a sight never forgotten. Whenever you visit, you'll discover that Alaska is a land of mountain spires, of mighty rivers and of whispering breezes.


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It is possible that the main title of the report Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
This disease entry was made possible due to the generosity of the Kathleen Keany Memorial Foundation, 8502 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 195, Orange, CA 92869, (714) 538-6920.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a relatively rare form of cancer that most commonly develops in the salivary glands or other regions of the head and neck. In some cases, ACC may arise in other primary sites, such as the skin; the breast; the neck of the uterus (cervix) in females, the prostate gland in males; or other areas.
The term "cancer" refers to a group of diseases characterized by abnormal, uncontrolled cellular growth that invades surrounding tissues and may spread (metastasize) to distant bodily tissues or organs via the bloodstream, the lymphatic system, or other means. Different forms of cancer, including adenoid cystic carcinoma, may be classified based upon the cell type involved, the specific nature of the malignancy, the tissues or organs affected, and the disease's clinical course.
ACC tumors are characterized by a distinctive pattern in which abnormal "nests" or cords of certain cells (epithelial cells) surround and/or infiltrate ducts or glandular structures within the affected organ. These structures are typically filled with a mucous-like material or contain abnormal fibrous membranes (hyaline membranes). Such characteristics are apparent during microscopic evaluation of the tumor cells. ACC is considered a low-grade malignancy that has a history of slow growth, but tends to be aggressively invasive and to infiltrate nearby lymph nodes as well as the "sheaths" or coatings surrounding nerve fibers (perineural spaces). This form of cancer may have a tendency to recur later at the site where it first developed (local recurrence) and to spread to distant bodily sites, particularly the lungs, potentially resulting in life-threatening complications.
American Cancer Society, Inc.
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Tel: (404)320-3333
Tel: (800)227-2345
Internet: http://www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Blvd
Room 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Tel: (301)435-3848
Tel: (800)422-6237
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
1010 Wayne Avenue
7th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: (301)650-9127
Fax: (301)565-9670
Tel: (888)650-9127
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http:// www.canceradvocacy.org
Cancer Hope Network
2 North Road
Suite A
Chester, NJ 07930
Tel: (908)879-4039
Fax: (908)879-6518
Tel: (800)552-4366
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.
P.O. Box 53
Locust Valley, NY 11560-0053
Tel: (516)759-5333
Fax: (516)671-8794
Tel: (800)377-0928
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http://www.spohnc.org
OncoLink: The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
3400 Spruce Street
2 Donner
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283
Tel: (215)349-8895
Fax: (215)349-5445
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
Association of Community Cancer Centers
11600 Nebel Street, Suite 201
Rockville, MD 20852-2557
Tel: (301)984-9496
Fax: (301)770-1949
Internet: http://www.accc-cancer.org
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Alliance
PO Box 82
1649 N. Pacana Way
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Tel: (520)625-5495
Fax: (951)609-3982
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http://www.rare-cancer.org/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma/
Canadian Cancer Society
55 St. Clair Avenue West Suite 500
Toronto, M4V 2Y7
Tel: (416) 488-5400
Fax: (416) 488-2872
Tel: 1 800 268-8874
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http://www.cancer.ca/
International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education (ICARE)
4853 Cordell Avenue
Suite 14
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: (301)656-3461
Fax: (301)654-8684
Tel: (800)422-7361
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.icare.org
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
P.O. Box 112186
Tacoma, WA 98411
Tel: (888)223-7983
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http://www.accoi.org
Rare Cancer Alliance
1649 North Pacana Way
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Tel: (520)625-5495
Fax: (615)526-4921
Internet: http://www.rare-cancer.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
Tel: (301)251-4925
Fax: (301)251-4911
Tel: (888)205-2311
Email: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/EmailForm.aspx
Internet: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD
Friends of Cancer Research
1800 M Street NW
Suite 1050 South
Washington, DC 22202
Tel: (202)944-6700
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.focr.org
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation
P.O. Box 442
Needham, MA 02494
Tel: (781)248-9699
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.accrf.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
2318 Mill Road
Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (571)483-1780
Fax: (571)366-9537
Tel: (888)651-3038
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Internet: http://www.cancer.net/patient
Cancer Support Community
1050 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)659-9709
Fax: (202)974-7999
Tel: (888)793-9355
Internet: http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/
Lance Armstrong Foundation
2201 E. Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78702
Tel: (512)236-8820
Fax: (512)236-8482
Tel: (877)236-8820
Email: email@example.com
Internet: http://www.livestrong.org
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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