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Mirth in the Mill starts on Saturday at the People's History Museum. The exhibition brings together a number of cartoons from Sam Fitton, whose weekly cartoons in the union newspaper Cotton Factory Times offered a wry commentary on the everyday lives and struggles of those who worked in the mills. Click here.
A hit at last year's Cannes Film Festival, The Artist is a throwback to the old days of silent movies that received rave reviews. With an uplifting rags-to-riches story that is full of charisma, The Artist is a must-see for anyone looking for a film that's a little different this weekend. Showing at Cornerhouse. For times click here.
For a free, family-friendly day out, try the Shadow Lab at The Whitworth Art Gallery. Use light as your creative tool in this exhibition that uses light and shadow to inspire you in a range of activities. Shadow Lab closes on Sunday so make the most of it while you still can. Click here.
It's pantomime, but not as you know it. Pantos On Strike is an innuendo-laden, grown-up take on the traditional panto, showing this weekend at the Opera House. Paddy McGuiness and Jonny Wilkes team up to bring you a crude but fun-filled show that has all the classic pantomime staples, but with a massive difference. Tickets range from £19.50 to £36.50 for this over-18s only show that is not for the easily offended. Click here for tickets, and here for a review.
Kevin Precious explores the overused term 'not appropriate' in his show at the Lowry Theatre. In his latest performance he draws on his previous life as a teacher for inspiration. Tickets cost £12 Saturday's show, which starts at 8pm. Click here.
Live Music
Head to the Hard Rock Café tonight to see a selection of hits from the last few decades performed by Luma. A four-piece band from the North-West, Luma play a range of material from classic artists such as The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd, more modern acts like The Killers and Oasis, and everything in between. Entrance is free. Click here.
The Alchemist in Spinningfields offers a weekend breakfast between 10am and 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays. From the simple but classic egg and bacon bap (£3.95) to the extravagant American breakfast of waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage and maple syrup (£8.75) you can enjoy a late breakfast in a restaurant that's a hit with the Confidential team. Click here.
How about some fine whiskies this weekend? With 292 to choose from, the Britons' Protection on Great Bridgewater St has you covered. Among their more recent additions are the Dalmore Tweed Dram and the Laphroaig Triple Wood, a triple matured whisky that's rich in flavour. Click here.
4Q Magazine is kicking off a series of club nights showcasing a number of DJs, both established and up-and-coming, with a free party at Joshua Brooks on Princess St. This Saturday the line-up includes Ben Pearce, Ronny Gill and Quixano. Open from 10pm until 4am. Click here.
For a fun family day out, why not head to the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in the Trafford Centre? With a 4D cinema, rides, model building and much more you can enjoy a day of colour and creativity that will entertain the young and old alike. Tickets cost £16.20, but for a limited time kids go free with this voucher. Alternatively you can save money by booking online. Under 3s don't need a ticket. Click here.
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Failure is not the end of the world. And it is not the word to remain with you forever if you know to get success. And for success, the most important thing is motivation. You must have been thinking that why life is full of obstacles and difficulties although how hard you try to achieve what you dream for. Well let me explain to you, life is full of ups and downs and the best option is to hold the road to a dream which can lead you to a way full of glory and fame. There are many people in this world who have been ditched by life and thought of ending their life. But let me tell you that is not a good option to end the tensions. The person who holds back and starts with a new hope will always get to success. That's why success tastes so good when it is earned through hardships and lots of difficulties in the way..
Let me give you the most valuable five tips to get back on the track of life once again and achieve success at its best. This is for the jobseekers, people ditched in love, people hammered by social evils and for everyone who wants to get the taste of success once in a lifetime.
1) Never give up: This is the most important 3-word sentence which is the key to success. Of all the valuable ideas it is the most dominant one. Because success is mostly determined by one's faith on himself. The mantra to success is rightly so as follows, "I can do it." If you have gone through failure, you might get sad, but I advise you never ever give up, because the day you give up, your birth in this world as a human has gone wasted. Justify the facts, clear all negative thoughts and get back to achieve the goals and I assure, you will never go back the road you left.
2) Transforming thoughts into work: There is one well known proverb, "Make hay while the sun shines." You might have got my point. Its just not enough to sit back and dream of the goals you have desired for. For that to become a reality, hardwork and implementation of the thoughts into reality is necessary. Once, the seed is planted, the tree will not take much time to grow and bloom. But without hardwork and a motivated approach, failure is what a person will get.
3) Failures are the road to success: I have seen many people fail and fail again till they got the huge success they were crazing for. One of my friends failed the national medical entrance test more than four times until the day when he passed it the fifth time, and he is now a renowned surgeon in the whole of the nation. So, by this example I just wanted to give you all a glimpse of the fruit you can eat after a success. Let many failures come, but always keep on thinking of the achievement, that is worth a life to try for.
4) Dream big, explore for success: If you think that it is not worth to sit back and try for in your home place, then I say take your bag and go out to explore the world. Afterall success does not come to you, but you have to go for it and catch it. Explore the opportunities where you can get maximum exposure and try your hardearned knowledge and faith at the right place. That may get you your dreams. And always dream big and huge as that is the sole base of a future leader.
5) Make a habit to survive the competition: In the 21st century competition is an indispensable word. But you can make a profit out of that. How? Let me explain. The human mind is made in such a way that the more pressure and competition it is forced to, the more exposure it gets and the more sharper it becomes. So make a habit of competing with the world and automatically success will kiss your feet. Take my words and you will never fail.
With these priceless and valuable five points to success, one can get the road to success more faster than others. It cannot be assured that one will achieve in the first attempt as it varies person to person, but it can be guaranteed that when success comes it will be worth the attempt. So, always be motivated in life and make a habit of thinking the positive way. Be optimistic, be confident and you can rule the world. Mark my words and mark your territory. If you think my words are helpful or have helped you in a way, give a feedback and I will think that my efforts have not gone in vain.

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From: Dale M. Wheeler (email@example.com)
Date: Sat Feb 15 1997 - 13:14:30 EST
Let me suggest that the reason the accusatives after EMAQETE in v 20 and
HKOUSATE in v 21 are there is because the ARE direct objects after all. The
problem lies not in the grammar but in the semantics; I take it that both
are figures of speech, specifically Metonomy of the Subject (ie., a person
or thing is put in place of what they represent, do, etc...see Bullinger,
Figures, for examples).
Thus v. 20 means "You'all were not taught thusly [that such things were
appropriate and part of] the GOSPEL concerning the Messiah (and its
V. 21 means "Since indeed you'all have heard the gospel concerning him and
you now in Him [I take it that this usage of EN AUTWi means "as
Christians"] have been instructed, which instruction matches the life we
see lived by the man named Jesus..."
Sometimes solutions aren't "grammatical" at all, but involve other issues
of the meanings of words; figures, I've found, are the most difficult to
pick up immediately, since we as English "thinkers" don't necessarily
"think" the same way the author/audience in the 1st century did...these
types of idioms are the most difficult things to pick up going from any one
language to another; do any of you English-only speakers know what "I going
to smear honey on his beard." means ?? German speakers have just as much
trouble with "I going to butter him up." While these are different types of
figures I'd suggest that the point still is valid; figures happen in other
languages at spots non-native speakers don't necessarily expect.
Let me suggest another place where I think a metonomy occurs, namely PNEUMA
is put for PNEUMATIKOS, ie., "spiritual gift" (the thing the Spirit gives)
all through 1 Cor 14; the interpretive key I'd suggest is in verse 12,
"Since you are zealous for 'spirits'..." I doubt that the Corinthians were
eagerly seeking multiple human spirits, multiple demons, multiple Holy
Spirits, multiple bottles of vodka, gin, and whiskey, etc.; rather Paul is
simply reiterating what he said early and what has been implicit in the
entire discussion in chs 12-14, namely that the Corinthians were fascinated
by the variey of spiritual gifts and wanted to experience all they could,
especially the one which brought great attention to the possessor/exerciser
of the gift. If its a consistent figure in Ch 14, then what does that mean
PNEUMA signifies in vv 2, 14, 15, 16, 32 ?
Dale M. Wheeler, Th.D.
Research Professor in Biblical Languages Multnomah Bible College
8435 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97220
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California's Monterey Shale is estimated to hold as much as five times as many barrels of oil as its better known geological cousin the Bakken in North Dakota, but seemingly impenetrable rock as well as stringent regulations are limiting factors, this story in The Wall Street Journal said.
The Monterey Shale is estimated to hold as much as two-thirds of recoverable onshore shale-oil reserves in the U.S.'s lower 48 states, an estimated 15.4 billion barrels compared with 3.6 billion barrels in the Bakken, the story said.
But the same geologic forces that trapped oil and gas in shale rock there have also thwarted efforts to tap it in earnest, with no production breakthroughs. Techniques that have worked elsewhere, such as hydraulic fracturing, don't work as well and are more expensive in the Monterey Shale.
The use of "fracking" is limited in California for technical reasons, but that hasn't prevented it from drawing fire from environmentalists and other opponents on concerns about water quality and other environmental impact.
On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law tough restrictions on fracking. It immediately drew criticism from the oil industry for being too restrictive and from environmentalists for being short on protections. The law takes effect Jan. 1.
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Britain's longest-running comic, The Dandy, has embraced the digital age by relaunching as an exclusively online publication.
The last printed edition of the 75-year-old comic, which features the likes of cow-pie-eating hero Desperate Dan, has rolled off the presses. It features a cameo from Sir Paul McCartney, who said in 1963 it was his ambition to appear in the comic.
The Dandy will now be available to download online and as a smartphone and tablet app.
Dundee-based publisher DC Thompson announced in August that the weekly children's comic would make the transition into cyberspace following dwindling sales in recent years.


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A Visit to My Homeland
Special thanks to Rick, David & Miguel
for providing us the privilege to share a most amazing adventure together.
Vacation 2015
Montreal, Quebec with my beautiful daughters.
Bye, bye everyone!
Montreal, Quebec with my beautiful daughters.
Bye, bye everyone!
None of us are good at 'selfies' but we vowed to get one!
Nous sommes ici!
We're heeeeere!
Our hotel was made famous by John & Yoko Lennon in 1969.
This giant picture remains in the hotel lobby today.
Give peace a chance was written from their hotel bed in 1969.
This is the view from our hotel window.
Yep, that was some rain! We loved it.
Our personal travel advisor Madame Morgan did not miss a beat.
First day out..look closely for a preview of our newest blessing.
She will make her appearance in October...or when the Lord says it is so!
Here we are the Port of Montreal on the St. Lawrence River.
Vieux Montreal occupies the closest international container port to North America's industrial heartland from Asia.
During the 1960's The Port of Montreal implemented the use of icebreakers to keep the water from freezing thus increasing the viability of the port year round as it remains today.
A favorite art gallery.
We toured the Notre Dame Basilica.
About 125 weddings still take place annually in the Basilica.
The stained glass tells the history of the church in Montreal.
It is stunning and was fabricated in Limoges, France then transported to the Basilica in Montreal.
We visited Chinatown.
Mc Gill University Campus
Even this guy came out to play in the rain!
|We were fortunate to be there during the Jazz Festival, US Girls soccer semi-finals and Canada Day!
We had maple this and maple that.
To this day there is no flavor that I enjoy more!
C'est delicieux!
The day had arrived to drive to the West Island and visit Kirkland.
These are by far my fondest memories as a child.
We kicked around town and visited my elementary school, high school and church.
We drove up and down 4 rue Michel about a million times.
You could say that we were stalking the place.
My wildest dreams came true!
The garage door opened and the owner came out.
It was all uphill from there.
The owner of my childhood home invited us in!
Then we just got silly.
It has been a long time, many years, many many years, let's just say north of 45 years since I lived in this house.
It was fascinating that the neighbour across the street still lives there.
TRUTH: She briefly mistook me for my mother...YIKES!
And now it is time to celebrate Canada Day.
Even our drinks were red.
Loved the music in the streets.
Walking back to our hotel through Old Montreal after the fireworks.
Be still my heart.
Grateful moments include but are not limited to chivalry on the Metro, breakfast crepes, no flight delays, maps, brief moments of wi-fi, fresh mint water, in room coffee, ramps, Canada schwag, clean restrooms EVERYWHERE and last but certainly not least our seemingly professional driver that delivered us to the airport in record time.
My heart overflows with love for these girls.
The memories will last forever.
Au Revoir!


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What is a bonified employer – employee relationship?
See the new definition of Small Employer §10753 (q) (1) under Health Care Reform which requires at least one bonified employee at common law, not husband & wife for an introduction.
Legal Reasoning
I'll grant, that I have trouble completly following the logic given to me by Covered CA, but I have to acknowlege that every Insurance Company agrees.
only a small employer may participate in the SHOP. 45 CFR 155.710:
"Small employer" and "employer" are defined with reference to Section 2791 [300gg-91] of the Public Health Service Act.
Employer has the meaning given to the term in section 2791 of the PHS Act, except that such term includes employers with one or more employees. All persons treated as a single employer under subsection (b), (c), (m), or (o) of section 414 of the Code are treated as one employer. CFR § 155.20.
Under Section 2791, "employer" is defined by reference to ERISA Section 3(5). [29 US Code §1002 Definitions]
ERISA Section 3(5) requires that an employer employ at least one common law employee (i.e. someone other than the owner).
Worker Classification 20 Factors
Ascende Human Capital Consulting
Our Website on Employee vs 1099 Independent Contractor
Under 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-3(c), a regulation adopted under ERISA, an employee does not include a sole proprietor or the sole proprietor's spouse, or a partner in a partnership or the partner's spouse. See also 77 Fed. Reg. 18399 (Mar. 27, 2012). (legal reasoning courtesy of Covered CA Facebook inquiry) SHOP Agent Guidelines
Q-27 How many common law employees must be enrolled for coverage to be considered group coverage?
A. For a group health plan to be considered a "group health plan" under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), there must be at least one common law employee enrolled. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 2510.2-3(b), an "employee benefit plan" does not exist if no "employees" are covered by the plan. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-1 and 29 C.F.R. 2590.732(d) an "employee" does not include the sole owner of a business or a spouse of the business owner. New York.gov
Healthcare.gov If you're self-employed with no employees, you're not considered an employer. You can use the individual Marketplace to find coverage that fits your needs.
C Corp separate legal entity owned by shareholders
S Corp – Does not pay Federal Income Tax
Blue Shield Flyer Small businesses and the ACA Rev 3.2013
Michael Lujan was very explicit in 2 presentations to CAHU and LAAHU, an EE is someone who is listed on a DE9C. Sole Proprietors and partners are normally not on a DE9C. The sole prop and partner can be included in a group plan IF they have at least one W2 EE listed on the DE9C.
Resources & Links
(b) Generally the relationship of employer and employee exists when the person for whom services are performed has the right to control and direct the individual who performs the services, not only as to the result to be accomplished by the work but also as to the details and means by which that result is accomplished. That is, an employee is subject to the will and control of the employer not only as to what shall be done but how it shall be done. In this connection, it is not necessary that the employer actually direct or control the manner in which the services are performed; it is sufficient if he has the right to do so. The right to discharge is also an important factor indicating that the person possessing that right is an employer. Other factors characteristic of an employer, but not necessarily present in every case, are the furnishing of tools and the furnishing of a place to work to the individual who performs the services. In general, if an individual is subject to the control or direction of another merely as to the result to be accomplished by the work and not as to the means and methods for accomplishing the result, he is not an employee.
Related pages in EmployER Definition – Health Care Reform Section
- 1099 vs Employee & Other Defintions
- One Employee Makes a Group – Historical
- Three employees – Husband & Wife? Daughter?
- Bonifide Employer-Employee Relationship – non spousal
- Dependent Definition – Up to Age 26
- ACA Rates 2018 Final Rule Dependent Child
- Add Newborn
- Children under 19
- Disabled Children – over 26
- Financial Support mandated of adult disabled child – SSI – SSDI
- Rules from Insurance Companies on coverage for disabled children
- Text of Law – Mandating coverage for disabled children §10277
- Registered Domestic Partners
- Proof you are a qualifying Employer & legitimate business


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Summer Concert Series – Trailer Trash Text Size
Event takes place on August 10, 2016 at 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Heritage State Park, Holyoke MA
Holyoke Rotary Club presents 'Positively Holyoke' Summer Concert Series in cooperation with DCR's Holyoke Heritage State Park.
The concerts will take place Wednesdays from July 20th through August 10th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Heritage State Park on Appleton Street in Holyoke, MA.
On this night the featured performer is Trailer Trash
The event is free and open to the public.
Attendees are welcome to enjoy food at the Rotary Grill, brought this year by Slainte, which will open at 5:30 pm each week. A Beer & Wine Garden by Brennan's Place will open 5:30 – 8:00PM!!
*We hope for dry skies during all of the concerts, but in the case of a rain cancellation the concert will take place the following evening (Thursday of the same week).
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Today's find is:SCRAPCESSORIES-BOTTLE CADDY!
The Bottle Caddy from ScrapCessories is the most creative and effective way to store your Stickles Brand bottles. Innovative design looks great on your desk. Easy to move. Even lets you store your bottles inverted as many recommend especially for stickles. It also holds most 1oz bottles such as alcohol inks and re-inkers.
* The bottle caddy holds 20 Stickles Brand or comparably sized bottles.
* Stores upside down or regular.
* It provides free standing desktop organization in a compact size allowing you
to store it anywhere in your craft space.
One caddy costs $9.99 HERE.
This is a great to way to keep your stickles, inkers & re-inkers organized using minimal counter space.
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Top Ten Behind-the-Scenes Moments of The Hands of Tarot!
10. Destroy, destroy, DESTROY!
I'm a very anal outliner. Before I write a chapter, I have to craft the outline. Now, granted, there's still a lot of room to wiggle with and not all my scenes follow the "script", but it's there for me anyway, giving me and the characters the direction we need.
However, there was on night during NaNoWriMo when I was pushing out 3,000 words an hour, when Veronica (QueenCalisto on Twitter) leaned over and started laughing. She read my chapter outline for one of my chapters. It was quite simply, "DESTROY! DESTROY! DESTROY!" It was bolded, underlined and in big handwriting. We still laugh about it to this day.
9. How is the word "Sky" a curse word?
Cursing is like breathing for me. I'm a military brat who joined the Army and went into construction. It's all around me.
But I had to find a way for the characters in this book to curse. They're on a different world! They're not going to drop the F-bomb, and they don't have dams.
In The Hands of Tarot, you can tell where each person originates by how they curse. Joshua is a land dweller, so he praises dirt and curses the sky. Synn is a sky dweller, so he's the exact opposite. We have such a diverse world, it's a lot of fun for me to listen to them curse.
And because of that, I now curse using "monkeys". It's a lot of fun and gets some strange looks, but people react by laughing! It really is funny. And because of this book, I get emails, Tweets, and texts of people cursing at me with "For the love of Sky, Frankie!" I really get a kick out of it.
8. One thing you would never know about Synn.
His sister, Zara, used to dress him up like a doll until he was four. Apparently, his best color is purple and he looks great in ruffles. It's because of his eyelashes. They're very full. Ladies, be prepared to be envious.
7. Not so quick quicksand.
I have never been in quicksand. I've seen Indiana Jones and a couple of other
I don't even know how this came up, but I was sitting at the table with my parents and my daughters one night. I'm pretty sure my inside voice escaped because Dad just looked up at me (he was reading a book) and said with a frown, "Most people don't drown in quicksand. All you have to do is float."
That reaction, that statement, the whole package was the inspiration for the scene where Synn is leading the sphynktor bugs to the ocean and he falls into the quicksand pit. The part of Synn was inspired by yours truly. The part of Haji, by my dad.
6. The sphynktor bug versus the sea snake.
This scene was inspired by the latest Star Trek movie, which I've seen nearly a dozen times. I love it! I was watching Kirk running, screaming like a little girl from this giant snow monster, only to have the giant snow monster taken out by this gigantic red sea monster!
I said to myself, "Self, you have a sphynktor bug problem. This could be the solution!"
Okay. So it wasn't original, but there you go.
5. Food for the brain…is not just caffeine.
I am addicted to King Soopers' cranberry orange soft top cookies. They are amazing! I'll get them as bribery for myself.
"Frankie, if you sit down and write an entire chapter, you can have one cookie."
"But, Self, I want a cookie now. They're calling my name. I promise. I'll eat the cookie now, feed the brain, and then write the chapter."
"Frankie, we've been over this before. You don't write after the cookie. Your brain goes into sugar overload and you FB and Tweet when you should be writing. Now, be a good author and go write a chapter."
"Self…you're a bully!"
4. Developing technology that…doesn't quite work.
I think my favorite scenes involve really cool tech that doesn't work! Like the scene where they're escaping from
"Without—Wait." I followed Joshua into the belly of the beast. "We won't be able to land?"
The characters are just so much more…real when they're thrown pieces like that. Their dialogue sounds more genuine. And I laaaaaaaugh!
3. One thing that would surprise you about Queen Nix.
Her favorite color is pink.
2. The most watched movie, most played soundtrack while writing The Hands of Tarot.
The Prince of
Oh, and Synn speaks with an Adalic (Arabic) accent, not Handish (English).
1. Not the ending I was expecting.
The Hands of Tarot actually had a HEA ending (Happily Ever After). Everything was closed up very nicely. It was tidy. There were no loose ends.
But then Keeley got stuck on
The reason for the chapter title is because I wasn't expecting it. However, I think this ending works much better for the book! I'm very pleased with it.
Well, thank you so much for letting me stop by! It's been wonderful! I hope you enjoyed the Top 10 Behind-the-Scenes Moments of The Hands of Tarot! Have a super awesome day!!!
o_O Could I have a few more exclamation points, please?
It's been awesome! Thank you!
The Hands of Tarot
SM Blooding
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She killed his father.
She imprisoned and beat him.
And now she thinks he's her trophy.
Synn El'Asim will do almost anything to prove her wrong. But he's only proving her right.
Queen Nix awakened his Mark of power and inducted him into the House of Wands. She knew what she was doing. The son of the two most powerful Families standing against her is the ultimate prize.
What she didn't take into consideration was that maybe he was too strong for her.
But the Families aren't. They've been weakened and it'll take a lot more than one young man with a powerful Mark to take on the Hands of Tarot.
As soon as my eyes adjusted to the brightness, the air escaped from my lungs. Before us was carnage. There were two wooden pyres burned to smoking ruin with the charred remains of people on top of them. The air reeked with the smell of burned flesh. Several more pyres stood, two currently burning, three more untouched, all of them in a circle surrounding a large cage.
Filled with children.
Guards walked from one of the burning pyres and lit torches, walking to the neighboring one to set it ablaze.
The children inside whimpered. One screamed, her hand reaching through the bars. Most of them silently wept, watching as their loved ones succumbed to the smoke.
I couldn't just stand by and watch this. I took a step forward, my hand going for my sword.
My father stopped me, his eyes troubled with sorrow.
Queen Nix turned to me and smiled. "Do you wish to declare war?"
"Let them go," I commanded, my voice ragged. "What have they done to you?"
She stalked toward me, her nose nearly touching mine, all semblance of beauty twisted with rage. "They refused to submit to me."
I stared at her aghast, my hands clenched, my jaw tight. "So because you couldn't control them, you're going to destroy them?"
The rage turned cold across her features as she drew away, her shoulders back.
"Are you so weak?" The muscles in my cheek twitched.
Father took a step toward us. "Perhaps we can reach a mutual agreement."
Someone in the cage screamed, the scream turning to ravaged sobs.
I let out a growl. "You will stop this!"
The queen turned her eagle-eyed stare to me. "I do not take orders from a mere boy."
"Queen Nix," my father started, "let us be reasonable."
She took a step back and assessed him.
"The Umira have never been a harmful Family." My father's hands were wide at his side, his expression open. "They have always lived in peace with the Hands."
Her eyes flared and she advanced on him. "You've allied yourself with them."
Father's eyes widened as he took a half step back.
I watched in alarm, unsure of what to do. My father was the strongest man I ever knew.
The queen grabbed his coat and pulled his face close to hers. "The Umira have always been a peaceful Family, so imagine my surprise when they assaulted us with cannons and weapons."
"They have the right to defend themselves, Nix."
"Not against me." She pushed him away and turned to her gathering guard. "Take him and his heathen son. Throw them on the pyre."
My father drew his sword and faced the guard. "Go, Synn, now!"
Our men drew their weapons and stood by his side.
"I'm not leaving you, Father." My sword was in my hand. I was ready to die an honorable death by my father's side.
He backhanded me and roared, "You will protect our people, Synn El'Asim."
I was torn. I wanted so badly to fight beside him, to protect him.
But my father had given me an order. One I could not ignore.
I turned and ran.
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One of the main components of GTA racing is the machine itself. Which car do you buy? Which is best in a straight line race? Luckily there's plenty of resources out there.
Annoyingly the internet is full of complicated, over the top tables, spreadsheets and so on that make finding the best car a bit of a headache. That's why I use a app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sitcocolita.gtaVcars
You can find the best car as the sum of the stats (acceleration, speed etc,) or find the best car in sports (for instance) for the tight circuits that were giving me headaches in my Carbonizzare. With help from the app, I decided to plum for the Elegy and my fortunes have changed. Just look for high traction vehicles by sorting by traction. It's really that simple.
Sadly there's no equivalent for the iphone, or even the PC that I can recommend.


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You'll want to book your tickets to Thailand after reading this
- by Prachi Joshi
The Chiva-Som Resort & Spa in Hua Hin, Thailand, certainly lives up to its name—'Haven of Life'
The seaside resort town of Hua Hin has been the playground of the rich and famous since the 1920s, when King Rama VII of Thailand transformed the tranquil fishing village and pristine seafront into the royal resort.
Leaving behind the bustling city of Chiang Mai, and travelling along the coast, a sense of timelessness and old-world charm descended leisurely. My destination—the Chiva-Som Resort & Spa—has often featured on lists of the world's best spas, and for good reason. Here then, is my slice of paradise.
Nature's bounty
Sipping a cool welcome drink, looking out at the serene lake and lush gardens, my city stress started to melt away. My Thai Pavilion room was bright and refreshing with wood panelling, aquamarine accents and the lilting scent of fresh flowers and lemongrass. The mini-bar was stocked only with wholesome snacks and as the resort discourages the use of mobile phones, I got an unplanned, but much-needed, digital detox.
A spacial journey
My spa sojourn was both bespoke and varied. Some days, I began with a tai chi lesson on the resort's private beach; on others I headed for yoga or Pilates. My favourites were the Chiva-Som's signature treatments—the deep cleansing back treatment with a sea salt scrub, followed by a relaxing massage and a purifying mudpack, and the papaya body wrap, minus the smell of the fruit, which felt warm on my skin and left me cleansed and moisturised.
Calm sutra
I also indulged in physio-based therapies. The 50-minute-long Fascia Release Therapy involved a vigorous and deep massage that left me loose-limbed and utterly rested. And, being a water baby, I loved the aqua aerobics sessions and ai chi—an aquatic adaptation of the ancient martial art.
Bite sized
Breakfast at the Emerald Room was a virtuous smorgasbord—egg-white frittatas, fruit, granolas and fresh breads (some of them gluten-free). I couldn't get enough of the black sesame low-sugar spread, perfect on a slice of pumpernickel. Dinner at Taste of Siam by the beach was carefully portion- and calorie-controlled—a light and refreshing pomelo and prawns salad, and tender stir-fried lamb chops. The dessert of classic Thai black sticky rice with fresh mango is what I imagine heaven tastes like.
Take a hike
Apart from the Zen-like pampering, it was also fun to work up a sweat by hiking to the Tham Phraya Nakhon Cave on Hat Laem Sala Island. The hour-long drive to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park followed by a short ride in a bright red boat got me to the island. The actual hike is only about 430 metres, but it's up a steep rock. The frozen limestone waterfall and cave with its twisted stalactites and stalagmites that greeted me at the end, though, were well worth all the huffing and puffing.
Aladdin's lair
The Thai revere the Tham Phraya Nakhon Cave. A stone 'death bridge' straddles the opening in the roof and lets in soft streams of light that bathe it in an otherworldly glow, illuminating delicately curved lamyong (serpentine projections) on the roof. If there is bliss in nature, this is its shrine.


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The defendant in this courtroom audio is using one of Marc Stevens' court scripts. As you will see, it is quite effective in this instance.
When you can make a judge stutter and fall all over themselves by the questions you ask them, that is when you know you are onto something. The reason why the questioning works is because judges are frauds – every last one of them.
God is the only one capable of making judgments concerning the fate of a person. Only He knows the heart of a man. Justice cannot come from a man because no man has justice in him. Only God is just.
There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? – James 4:12
Therefore, any man or women wearing a black robe and sitting on a bench is impersonating God and is in danger of Hellfire unless they repent of their crimes. The same goes for the rest of the rabble involved in the scam of the "legal" system: cops, bailiffs, clerks, and most certainly prosecuting and defense attorneys.
Equally egregious is the theft that is taking place under the canopy of statutes and codes – the so called "victimless" crimes. These crimes are victimless because a charge involving damages cannot be brought against a person by a fictional entity, such as a town, city, or corporation. These "things" only exist on paper. Only a natural person can legally bring a charge against another. Such is the nature of the scam these criminals are perpetrating. Listen, learn, and enjoy the judge's discomfort as her feet are held to the fire of truth. I know I did.
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Wedge Wednesday: Boutique 9
Today marks the first day of snow. It also is the first occurance where I was frozen out of my car. That's correct, I officially was locked out of my car due to ice. It's was probably pretty comical if anyone was watching me try to pull my car door off. Oh Northern weather the things that you do to me are unexplainable.
So today's Wedge Wednesday is a BOOT, well because it's snowing outside! :)
Wishing you all a fab Wedge Wednesday!


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Late in March we brought you news of Paradise Bay; a new King game about island-building and trade that had quietly soft-launched on the Canadian App Store. As it turns out, this isn't the only new game King is testing. Thanks to a tip from Gamezebo reader and Twitter friends @5_0_R_1_A, we've learned of another.
Making it's debut on Google Play in select regions (we're honestly not sure which), Splish Splash Saga soft-launched to select Android gamers on April 1st.
Unlike Paradise Bay, Splish Splash Saga looks to play in familiar puzzle territory for King. We haven't had a chance to go hands-on yet (alas, it's region-locked), but it sounds as though there may be a path-creating element added to their traditional matching motif this time around. From the Google Play description:
"The tub toys need your help to rescue a lost friend. Slide the soaps to create a path and travel the realm in search of her. Will you be a soap star and help the gang to reach their missing buddy?"
With Paradise Bay trying something decidedly different for the company, it's no surprise they're trying to temper its launch with something that should appeal to their existing audience. And let's face facts: if you like match-3 games, that's you.
Keep an eye on Gamezebo for more Splish Splash Saga news as we learn it.


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Renowned and controversial biologist Richard Dawkins is joined by other experts on evolution to debate their ideas in the bi-centennial year of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. Lynn Margulis, Steve Bell and Martin Brasier share their insights and research in an event at the University of Oxford chaired by Prof Denis Noble. This third part contains the general discussion and is audio only.
To go to the other two videos in this series click on the relevant PART:
Commentary by James MacAllister (includes many highlights of the debate and an afterword by Denis Noble)


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Payment Method (Property Taxes & Water/Sewer)Property owners are encouraged to use one of our various payment options listed below:Telephone / internet banking - using roll number as account numberIn person at the Township Office - cheque, cash or debit (we cannot accept credit cards)Drop box located at the Township front entrance (Please do not deposit cash)Pre-authorized payment plan - installment due date / 10 monthly paymentsMailing a cheque payment (post-dated cheques are acceptable) allowing sufficient mailing time to reach our office on/before the due dateLate Payment ChargesA penalty charge of 1.25% of unpaid taxes will be added on the first business day following the due date and on the first of each month thereafter until paid.Current Value AssessmentThe assessment used to calculate your property taxes is determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). MPAC is the organization that classifies and assesses all properties in Ontario under the Assessment Act, and regulations established by the Provincial Government. From the information supplied by MPAC, the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio calculates the tax amounts due on an individual property and issues a tax bill. For more information on your assessment contact the MPAC office at: 1-866-296-6722, or online at: www.mpac.ca Learn more about how MPAC assesses your property by watching the youtube video, "How MPAC Assesses Property" listed below: MPAC Assessment Video Calculation of TaxesCurrent Value Assessment x Total Tax Rate (as per property class) = Total Property TaxesTotal Billed = Total Property Taxes plus the Ontario Provincial Police Charge (OPP)2017 TAX RATESMunicipal/County/EducationMunicipalCountySchoolTotalResidential 0.002737 0.002945 0.001790 0.007472Commercial0.0034270.0036880.0114000.018515Commercial Vacant0.0023990.0025820.0079800.012961Commercial Excess0.0023990.0025820.0079800.012961Industrial0.0042110.0045320.0139000.022643Industrial Vacant0.0027370.0029450.0090350.014717Industrial Excess0.0027370.0029450.0090350.014717Pipelines0.0035490.0038190.0133580.020726Farmlands0.0006840.0007360.0004480.001868Managed Forest0.0006840.0007360.0004480.001868Landfill0.0027370.0029450.0114000.017082 Supplementary Taxes and Buying a Newly Constructed BuildingFor newly constructed homes or buildings, the property taxes may have not yet been assessed by MPAC in full even though the homes have been completed. If the building portion has yet to be determined, you will only be paying taxes on the value of the land.Due to the volume of buildings to be assessed by MPAC, this may not happen in the current year. Any taxes owing on the building will be retro-active to the date of occupancy. Once this process is completed, the land and building taxes will be combined and levied accordingly.Applications under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act (Adjustment of taxes)Section 357 or Section 358 provides municipalities with the authority to cancel, reduce or refund taxes based on specific criteria. Applications may be made for a refund of taxes under the following reasons:Ceases to be liable to be taxes at current tax rateBecame exemptRazed by fire, demolition Mobile unit removedRepairs/renovations preventing normal use for a minimum period of 3 monthsGross or manifest clerical error Applications are available for residents on this website or at the tax counter at the Municipal office. Applications are subject to council approval and the application must be filed before February 28 of the year following the property tax year for which the application is made.Application for Vacant Commercial/Industrial BuildingIn order for a property to be eligible for a vacancy rebate, it must meet the following criteria: Category 1: (Buildings that are entirely vacant) A whole commercial or industrial building will be eligible for a rebate if the entire building was unused for at least 90 consecutive days.Category 2: (Buildings that are partially vacant)A suite or unit within a commercial building will be eligible for a rebate if vacant for at least 90 consecutive days, not used for any purpose and is clearly delineated or physically separated from the used portions of the building. The building must be capable of being leased for immediate occupations or not capable of being lease for immediate occupation due to a need of repairs or renovations.Two applications are required per year per property. Interim application must be received by July 31st. Final applications are required by the last day of February of the year following the tax year to which the application relates. Please see our application form for eligibility criteria and exclusions.CappingWhile the primary goal of the Current Value Assessment & Taxation System is fairness, since 1997 much energy has been applied by the Province to mitigate excessive increases generated by the transition to full CVA Taxation.Tax protection measures, prescribed in Ontario Regulation 73/03 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, include the mandatory capping of tax increases for commercial and industrial properties.Pre-Authorized Payment PlansNever miss a payment. Avoid interest or service charges.Authorization FormThe Township of Adjala-Tosorontio offers pre-authorized payment plans to its property owners to provide the option of a worry-free way of paying your property taxes.The Letter of Authorization and Pre-Authorized Forms can be downloaded from Taxation Applications & Forms, see above under left hand side of this page.Resolving Assessment ConcernsAccurate assessed values are the cornerstone of the property tax system. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) assesses over 4.4 million properties in Ontario.You must ask yourself if you could sell your property for its assessed value. If your answer is "yes" your assessed value is accurate.If your answer is "no" you can:Ask MPAC to review your property's assessed valueFile a Request for Reconsideration with the Assessment Review Board.You may also contact MPAC offices at (705) 728-3572 or 1-866-296-6722, www.mpac.caLearn more about your property assessment: https://www.aboutmyproperty.ca/


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Could this turn out to be true?
Late last week, of its upcoming track-only, V12-powered IE (previously called Titan). What we can confirm is that the stunning Apollo Arrow Concept, first shown at Geneva in 2016, serves as the design basis. Of course , but, generally speaking, that's the design language. Today, is claiming that V12 will be a Ferrari naturally aspirated engine, producing around 850 hp. Honestly, that's not the engine, or rather its source, we were expecting.
We reached out to Apollo as well and our source could neither confirm nor deny this rumor. We still have our doubts, however. Ferrari isn't known for allowing other carmakers to make use of its engines, unlike, say Audi or BMW (a BMW V12 powered the McLaren F1, for example). further speculates this Ferrari V12 probably comes from the LaFerrari, although without the electric boost technology. Only 10 Apollo IEs are planned priced at €2 million a pop, with each car coming with a driver training program to be held at Europe's finest race tracks. Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin offer similar programs for their own track-only machines, the FXX K, P1 GTR, and Vulcan, respectively.
Apollo is working exclusively with Italian engineering firm Manifattura Automobili Tornio (the previous partnership with Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has ended) to develop the IE along with the road-going version, which will be powered by a twin-turbo V8, or so we last heard. In any case, we'll have answers later this month when the Apollo IE is unveiled in London.


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A tooth colored filling material adheres to the surfaces of the treated tooth, to correct chipped and broken teeth, discolored teeth, and in some cases to close spaces between teeth. The size and shape of teeth are literally sculpted to the desired result.
One of the great benefits of bonding is that the original tooth structure can be maintained, and in most cases the bonding material is just added to the natural tooth.


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Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake
Makes 16 - 20
Prep 20 m
Bake 20 - 25 m
Cook 7 m
- 1 of 2 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside. In medium-size bowl, beat eggs slightly; add sugar. Mix in cocoa and food coloring. In a large bowl, combine butter and egg mixture; mix well. Sift flour and salt onto waxed paper. Add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in vanilla.
- 2 of 2 In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to mixture. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until tests done.
- 1 of 1 Combine egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler or a medium-size metal bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, beating constantly with an electric mixer, until icing is white, billowy and registers at least 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Fold in coconut and nuts. Let stand 5 minutes, then frost cooled cake layers.
Nutrition Information for Grandmother Paul's Red Velvet Cake
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Per Serving: 448 kcal cal., 4 g pro., 66 g carb., 1 g fiber, 238 mg sodium, 20 g Fat, total, 58 mg chol.
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Per Serving: 448 kcal cal., 4 g pro., 66 g carb., 1 g fiber, 238 mg sodium, 20 g Fat, total, 58 mg chol.


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Stephen B. Shepard
"Deadlines and Disruption: My Turbulent Path From Print to Digital," published by McGraw-Hill, September, 2012
Quick Links
Washington Post book review, November 4, 2012
"It's this commitment that makes Shepard's story so compelling. And it is made even more so by the fact that he is the consummate embodiment of the halcyon days of the media."
Charlie Rose Interview, October 10, 2012
Interview about "Deadlines and Disruption" and the future of journalism.
Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC, October 26, 2012
Interview on end of Newsweek's print edition and future of journalism.
Video bio of Stephen B. Shepard, May 13, 2013
My personal passage is a microcoosm of the larger struggle within journalism to come to terms with the digital reckoning.
Diane Rehm Show, October 24, 2012.
Interview with Steven Roberts on the future of journalism.
Bloomberg Businessweek, September 3, 2012
Excerpt from "Deadines and Disruption: My Turbulent Path From Print to Digital"
Columbia Journalism Review, Sept/Oct 2012 Book excerpt
"The Future of Media: Will The Daily Bugle Survive?"


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Establish simultaneously as many communication channels as you need to:
As it was said previously, a server can usually utilize many independent communication paths to transfer the real time process data to/from plant-floor devices. In some cases, even having homogeneous infrastructure, like IP network, we can establish independent simultaneous connections using transport protocols, like TCP/UDP. A good example of this environment is the wireless GPRS communication, very popular in the process control industry . An important feature of this medium for process control applications is a considerable transportation delay in comparison with a theoretically high bandwidth. A round trip delay for the GPRS network may exceed 4sec. If the pooling model using one-channel communication (it means single TCP connection to each remote plant-floor device or only one outstanding UDP request at any time) is applied the delay limits the available sampling rate. Let's assume that it is requited to read real time process data from 1000 plant-floor devices (e.g. heat meters). When reading raw data from these units sequentially (pooling one by one), 4000 seconds (more than an hour!) is necessary to collect the data from all of them. Usually it is not acceptable, because to represent the real time process state the values should be got at the same time.
Fig. 9 Multi-channel solution (see presentation)
CommServer addresses this issue providing a very flexible solution allowing to configure as many communication channels as it is necessary to meet current needs (Fig. 9). Having 250 channels simultaneously transferring data in the example above, collecting of all raw process data lasts only 16 seconds.
CommServer™ guarantees simultaneous communication using independent connections.


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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Found to Have Folate and Vitamin B12 Deficiencies
In a study involving 80 Omani children (40 children with autism spectrum disorders and 40 controls), significantly lower levels of folate and vitamin B12 were found in children with ASDs as compared to the controls. The authors conclude, "These data showed that Omani children with ASDs exhibit significant deficiencies in folate and vitamin B12 and call for increasing efforts to ensure sufficient intakes of essential nutrients by children with ASDs to minimize or reverse any ongoing impact of nutrient deficiencies."
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Every year I'm baffled by some of the gift ideas I see online; below is this year's selection!
Unicorn Tears Gin Liqueur
Why would you want to drink a unicorn's tears? I'm not wanting to have any part in upsetting a unicorn! (And pay forty quid for that dubious privilege at that!)
Flatulence underwear
Now, I don't know about you but I would be delighted to received these. (In case it wasn't clear, that previous sentence is heavy on the sarcasm.) This underwear (also available for men, in case you were wondering) will allow you to "finally trump with confidence" and will apparently hide the smell. Would you be happy to receive such a present? All jokes aside though, I would recommend clicking on the link as some of the blurb on the website is particularly priceless - including a reminder that the underwear is not a nappy . . .
A Practical Guide to Racism
My immediate reaction to receiving such a book as a gift would be "do people think I'm racist?". It would eat away at me like a tapeworm. Enough said.
Nothing (for the person who has everything)
I can give someone nothing any time I want and I don't have to pay £6.99 or postage and packing.
Bacon Wallet
Maybe it's because I'm missing the "I couldn't be a vegetarian because bacon" gene. Or the fact that I like my accessories to actually look nice. But I can't get on board with this one at all. (I'm assuming the hand in the picture is not included.)
Here's hoping I don't receive any of these presents . . . but I better start preparing my "wow this is just what I wanted" face just in case!


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Hi there,
So I took the subject test in September in Dublin and they completely screwed up. They lost the test papers of everyone who took it that day. They offered a retest date in November but I don't live in Ireland (I'm in England, Dublin was the closest centre for this date) and it clashes with my studies, so I won't be able to take it again this year.
Obviously this is bad news, as all the schools I was looking at, except 1, said they required the subject GRE. I was wondering if it was still worthwhile applying to these schools, or is it just going to be a waste of my money? Has anyone had experience of being accepted without the subject test, even if it was required?


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Steven Greenbaum
Hunter College | New York, NY | 2002
The official biography below was current at the time of the award. Awardees may choose to provide their latest biographical information on their profile page.
Dr. Steven G. Greenbaum has mentored minority students in physics for more than 20 years. His academic advisorship and mentoring role has supported the graduation of Afro-American physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and from other prestigious schools. Also noteworthy is the outcome of his students professionally. His evidence of commitment is embedded in the achievement of his students. The emotional support and encouragement for minority students to study science has been meritorious; the work with minorities in science is, in general, remarkable and likely to be continued.


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The complaint
Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:
Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet.. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyn's early bird special?
Any response would be appreciated.
The response:
Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.
At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured..
A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.
The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.
Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you ... Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Lt.. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel Jr.
NIMBY Types Upset with Air Force
It appears some suburbanites in Phoenix are upset with the Air Force base (which has been there forever). A letter and response to Luke AFB:
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- May 22, 2019
RHEOBYK – the new product family for organic rheology additives
Under the new brand name RHEOBYK, the specialty chemicals company from Wesel has grouped together around 40 organic products from its wide-ranging rheology portfolio for the start of the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg.
- May 14, 2019
BYK-3450 and BYK-3451 honored in China with a top-class industry award
Two new BYK additives, which have been developed primarily for the printing inks and inkjet inks segment, have won a Ringier Technology Innovation Award this May, one of the most prestigious industry awards in China.
- April 09, 2019
BYK Opens New Site in Shanghai
BYK is expanding its operations in the Shanghai region to meet the anticipated growth in demand in the key Chinese market.
- March 15, 2019
2018 Results: ALTANA Remains on the Growth Path in an Increasingly Challenging Environment
Sales increase by 3 percent to €2,307 million, EBITDA reaches €431 million, Research and development expenditure increases by 8 percent
- February 14, 2019
BYK-1786 to showcase at ECS 2019
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African low-cost airline fastjet is on a nosedive and on the brink of bankruptcy, several media reported today. The ailing airline is in active discussions with its major shareholders regarding a potential equity fundraising, in the absence of extra fundings the airline is at risk of not being able to continue trading as expected.
On 18 June 2018 the company had a cash balance of $3.3 million.


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Nunes refuses to recuse himself under growing bipartisan pressure
On Tuesday, Congressman Walter Jones (R-North Carolina) joined more than 170 Democrats to co-sponsor a measure that would create an independent commission to investigate Russian interference.
"If anything has shown that we need a commission, this has done it by the way he has acted. That's the only way you can bring integrity to the process. The integrity of the committee looking into this has been tainted," Jones said.
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) was asked by CNBC if Nunes should recuse himself from the investigation, or if he knew the identity of Nunes' source.
Ryan responded curtly to both questions with, "No and no."
Nunes has also refused to recuse himself Tuesday, telling reporters "why would I?"according to the Associated Press.
Last Wednesday, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-California) announced that the intelligence community "incidentally" intercepted information on President Donald Trump's transition team.
Nunes is leading the House panel's investigation into whether there was Russian interference in the 2016 election, and by extension, any possible collusion with the Trump team during that time.
On Monday, Nunes told CNN that he had gone to the White House grounds to meet with an unnamed source and review reports. However, Nunes says he was not in the White House itself.
House intel chair admits he doesn't know 'for sure' if Trump team was surveilled https://t.co/dfpVEyGRin— RT America (@RT_America) March 24, 2017
Jack Langer, a spokesman for Nunes, says he went onto the grounds because he needed a secure location where he could access the reports, which are only distributed within the executive branch.
"Chairman Nunes met with his source at the White House grounds in order to have proximity to a secure location where he could view the information provided by the source," Langer said Monday, according to the Associated Press.
Nunes told Bloomberg on Monday that he went to the White House because he didn't "have networked access to these kinds of reports in Congress."
Upon finding the documents, Nunes said he copied their identifying numbers so he could formally request them for the rest of his committee to view. Nunes says other members of his committee would be able to read the documents as soon as this week.
He has not named his source and did not indicate that it was from the White House itself.
READ MORE: House Intel chair orders Russia-Trump election hearings closed to public
"We don't talk about sources at this committee. We want more people to come forward," Nunes said, according to the Wall Street Journal.
At a press briefing Monday, reporters asked White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer if Nunes' source could have come from the White House itself. Spicer said he did not know anything about the meeting beyond what Nunes has said publically.
"I'm not going to get into who he met with or why he met with them. I think that's something that he had made very clear, and I'll let him answer it," Spicer said.
Democrats have criticized Nunes, who served on Trump's transition team's executive committee, for his connection to the White House during the investigation. On Monday, several Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, called for Nunes to step down as the head of the House Intelligence Committee.
.@SenSchumer: "If @SpeakerRyan wants the House to have a credible investigation he needs to replace Chairman Nunes." pic.twitter.com/UL4ihema83— CSPAN (@cspan) March 27, 2017
"Chairman Nunes is falling down on the job and seems to be more interested in protecting the president than in seeking the truth. You cannot have the person in charge of an impartial investigation be partial to one side. It's an inherent contradiction," Schumer said, according to The Hill.
Schumer called for House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) to replace Nunes on the committee in order to have "a credible investigation."
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-California), a ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, also released a statement Monday calling for Nunes to recuse himself from the investigation.
"I believe that the Chairman should recuse himself from any further involvement in the Russia investigation, as well as any involvement in oversight of matters pertaining to any incidental collection of the Trump transition, as he was also a key member of the transition team," Schiff said.
"This is not a recommendation I make lightly, as the Chairman and I have worked together well for several years," he continued.
After much consideration I believe Chairman should recuse himself from involvement in investigation/oversight of Trump campaign & transition pic.twitter.com/jpfA1x80Si— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) March 27, 2017
Other members of the House Intelligence Committee have also called for Nunes to recuse himself from the investigation.
If Congress is going to conduct an independent #RussianHacking investigation, Chairman Nunes shouldn't be a part of it. Time to recuse.— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) March 27, 2017
Chairman Devin Nunes should recuse himself from the House Intelligence Cmte investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) March 27, 2017


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On 6 February 2016, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City Missouri, the Department VFW hosted their Annual Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards Ceremony.
The Placement Announcement for the Patriots Pen Program was made and First Place was presented.
For Fourth Place (in District order);
District 1 VFW Post 858 and Auxiliary Samual Pauley
District 2 VFW Post 4238 and Auxiliary Shannon Kampeter
District 3 VFW Post 10906 and Auxiliary \Makaela Scott
District 8 VFW Post 2777 and Auxiliary Madison Kurzwell
District 9 VFW Post 5517 and Auxiliary James Chemin
District 12 VFW Post 3944 and Auxiliary Alayna Higdon
District 14 VFW Post 3404 and Auxiliary Lizzie Rottinghaus
District 15 VFW Post 10495 and Auxiliary Claire Hodler
District 17 VFW Post2508 and Auxiliary Malichi Wilte
District 18 VFW Post 6337 and Auxiliary Isaiah Buse
Third Place Patriots Pen is Awarded to
District 7 VFW Post 534 and Auxiliary Lilly Cornell
Second Place Patriots Pen is Awarded to
District 6 VFW Post 2610 Ester Woelfel
And First Place was Presented to
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Sponsored By District 5
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The Voice of Democracy Awards were then conducted. Here are the pictures of the Entrants beginning with the 6th Place Winners by District Order, then moving up in place.
District 1 Sponsored by VFW Post 4557 and Auxiliary – Naomi McManns
District 3 Sponsored by VFW Post 5606 and Auxiliary – Caleb Seymour
District 5 Sponsored by VFW Post 8101and Auxiliary – Paige James
District 6 Sponsored by VFW Post 2513 – Neil Patel
District 14 Sponsored by VFW Post 3404 and Auxiliary – Jacqueline Hilt
District 15 Sponsored by VFW Post 5368 and Auxiliary – Trenton Young
District 17 Sponsored by VFW Post 4610 and Auxiliary – Sara Rutherford
District 18 Sponsored by VFW Post 473 – Forrest Swisher
Fifth Place was presented to
District 9 Sponsored by VFW Post 2661 and Auxiliary – Emily Brinkmann
Fourth Place was Presented to
District 8 Sponsored by VFW Post 6947 – Jesse When
Third Place was presented to
District 7 Sponsored by VFW Post 2175 – Denton Diggens
Second Place was Presented to
District 2 Sponsored by VFW Post 2654 and Auxiliary – Anna Lewis
FIRST PLACE IS AWARDED TO, and Representing the State of Missouri at the National Lever;
District 12 Sponsored by Ballwin VFW Post 62774 and its Auxiliary – Meghana Bharadwaj
First place Award being Presented to Meghana Bharadwaj.
Jr Vice CiC Keith Harman, Dept Cdr Nancy Cowen, Meghana Bharadwaj, VOD Chair Jimmy Cook
First Place Awardee Meghana Bharadwaj (center) with (L to R) Betty and Mitch Mitchem -Post 6274, Dept Cdr Nancy Cowen, Mythili and Chandra Bharadwaj, District 12 President Yvonne Massey. District 12 Commander Ken Allison,
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Arrow to Crossover to The Flash Pilot: Get the Details!Matt Richenthal at . Updated at . Comments
As if we weren't excited enough for The Flash this fall...
TV Guide has confirmed that none other than Mr. Arrow himself, Stephen Amell, will have a cameo on The Flash when it premieres in October.
What brings about this crossover?
"Barry comes to me," Amell tells TV Guide of the scientist played by Grant Gustin, who appeared earlier on Arrow Season 2. "That, to me, was one of the most rewarding things that I did as an actor because it was essentially the same crew that we used for our pilot, and it was two years later and it was the same director.
"It was like going back in time. [Flash and Arrow director] David Nutter asked me to be a part of the pilot and I will never say no to David Nutter."
The Flash stars Gustin as Barry Allen, a doctor who's gifted with super-speed in the aftermath of a freak accident.
The CW released a promo (below) that also features Amell and Gustin... and the first footage from The Flash - screened this morning at the network Upfront and coming to TV Fanatic this afternoon! - gives fans a look at the actors sharing this pilot scene.
Fun stuff. (UPDATE: The AMAZING extended The Flash trailer is here!)
The Flash will air on Tuesday nights this fall, preceding Supernatural Season 10.
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.


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Summing up my application experience: Lucky to be a Tuckie
Slight obscure reference in this gif: see Jimmy Fallon's evolution of hip-hop dancing! This was first posted on GmatClub http://gmatclub.com/forum/lucky-to-be-a-tuckie-169900.html When After a somewhat tumultuous period at work, I wanted to answer the question "What's next?". I felt like … Continue reading
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Wharton said thanks but no thanks. I honestly thought my team-based discussion and subsequent interview went well. I guess it may not have compensated for a somewhat marginal application in the first place. A real mixture of emotions at this … Continue reading
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State of lethargy
I have descended into a state of lethargy after my interviews. I know that I have to finish my Kellogg app as soon as possible to make sure I get a shot at an off-campus interview. However, the motivation really … Continue reading
Wharton interview debrief
As promised, here is my recap on my Wharton interview. The team-based discussion (TBD) was a great experience. Although I honestly have no idea how it will be assessed because the other groups all seem to have a positive experience … Continue reading
Different strokes for different folks
I had a comment recently asking about how my list of schools work. I must admit, I wasn't hugely surprised. At first glance, it does look like a disparate list of top 10 schools with very different characteristics. However, I … Continue reading
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Excel – Stage 1
The first stage covers Introductory level topics including worksheets and workbooks, calculations, formatting, printing, charts, functions, formulas, cell references, datalists, introduction to macros and program options.
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Who is this course for
Those who need to aquire spreadsheet skills. Although the student need have no previous experience of Excel, it is essential that the student has previous experience in Windows and File Management. Suitable for 'beginners' to Excel.
Please note that if you are more than 30 minutes late for your course the tutor can not let you start as it disrupts the learning of the other students.
What does this course cover
Excel is the spreadsheet program that is widely used commercially. This course provides the student with a knowledge of the main features of Excel and is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in office computing.
It also covers the more advanced and specialised aspects of Excel as well as Visual Basic for Applications.
Workbooks/Worksheets; Open/Save Files; Enter Numeric Data & Text; Intro to Formatting; Select/Copy/Name Cells and Ranges; Select/Copy/Move cells; Relative and Absolute Cells; Insert/Delete Column & Row; Intro to Simple Formula; Fill handle; Cell Height & Width; Intro to Printing; Intro to Charts; Create Macros - introduction; Advanced Formatting; Autoformat; Protecting Worksheets;Advanced Printing; Page Setup (incl. Headers & Footers, orientation, scaling); Financial /Statistical /Maths Functions and Formulas; Data Lists/Databases; Data Forms.
Goal Seek and 'What if' Analysis; Data Tables; Pivot Tables; Extended Graphics; Data Validation; Functions; SubTotals; Formula Auditing; Conditional Formatting; Visual Basic Macros; Macros and Data Lists; Navigation Keys; Controls (e.g. Command Button); With Statements; Decision Marking Procedures (If, Then etc); Loops; Message Boxes; User Defined Functions; Options.
What will it be like
Demonstration using Smartboard through computer-linked projectors, exposition and discussion. One-to-one and Group work. Through tutor-guidance and hands-on experience, the completion of the course objectives.
Ongoing monitoring of students' work including questions, observation and tasks. Start and End of class student self-assessment/achievement tick sheet.
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Materials are supplied free of charge by the Centre.
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September 28, 2016 – Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Will Be Voting For Hillary Clinton, Kimye Says She Is The Most Qualified
Kim Kardashian Dumps Donald Trump For Hillary, Kanye West's Wife Says She'll Be Voting Hillary Clinton As Next US President
Kim Kardashian has finally revealed who she will be voting for in the upcoming US Presidential election.
The 35-year-old Reality TV star initially supported Donald Trump candidacy after speaking with her stepfather.
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March 18, 2008
Large-Scale Green Business Risk
[posted here in Huffington Post]
I wrote a few weeks ago about Virgin Airline's biofuel test flight. While it was a bit of a publicity stunt, it was also a good thing — we need experimentation to find ways to reduce carbon emissions in all industries. But another news item HuffPo linked to this week brought my attention back to the airline industry. Apparently, the EU is saying that US airlines will need to pay for carbon emissions, or risk losing flight slots in and out of Europe.
For me, this story is about risk, which is a big part of the equation in green business strategy. Reducing risk is a solid strategy for creating value in your business, and in the green realm, it used to be mainly about avoiding regulations. Or about avoiding brand-killing incidents like the discovery of something dangerous in your products (see Mattel last year with lead in its toys). But green-related risk is getting much broader and more challenging to manage. The EU's position, for example, creates market access risk for airlines that don't play the game and either manage or pay for their carbon sins.
But many industries face bigger risks from the changing attitudes of consumers and other stakeholders. To stick with airlines for the moment just a few years ago, nobody knew what a carbon footprint was, and now we hear statistics all the time about the footprint of everything we do, especially travel. There's even data on how much airlines contribute to total global emissions (2-3%). So the pressure is rising. Customers may develop a distaste for flying in general given its high environmental toll. As I mentioned in my last post, business customers now have another option to help their companies reduce travel emissions and keep their green promises: high-quality teleconferencing.
This customer-driven risk may not threaten airlines too badly, but customer tastes and public perceptions are fickle and in other areas they can turn against a industry or product quickly. Take the somewhat strange trip of attitudes toward bottled water, which has turned south in the last year. Is bottled water a smart use of resources? Of course not; tap water is pretty good so why wrap it in plastic? But is an extra bottle here and there the worst environmental offender in our lives? Not likely, especially compared to what we drive to the store to get the bottles in the first place. I don't know if bottled water sales are slowing — it may be too early to tell — but the focus hasn't been easy for companies like Coke, Pepsi, and Nestle.
Fast Company ran an excellent analysis of the pros and cons of the bottled water business. The article concluded with one important insight: "Bottled water is not a sin, but it is a choice." We can't always see it coming, but consumers and business customers will make choices that avoid products with perceived environmental problems. When business customers make a new 'choice' it can move much faster than customer attitudes — just watch what's happening to plastic bags, with bans in place in some retail environments and now cities and countries around the world are eliminating the bags as well.
So on top of customer choice, businesses face new risks through market forces and government mandates that make the EU carbon tax look quaint. Most people don't realize that the last energy bill passed by the U.S. Congress basically banned regular, incandescent light bulbs. In the coverage of that bill, the press focused mainly on the rise in automobile fuel efficiency standards (to a 35 mpg average by 2020, which seems to me like a no-brainer). But the real story was the light bulbs.
The bill set new standards for energy efficiency that regular bulbs won't be able to meet (hello, compact fluorescents). It's really an astonishing law when you think about it — we're banning something that isn't inherently unsafe. I can't think of another example like that. And to add to it, we're replacing current bulbs with products that are less save in your home — CFL's have mercury in them. don't get me wrong: the tradeoff is worth it for now — as a society we'd rather deal with a pile of mercury bulbs that we're not sure what to do with than climate change. Of course this kind of mandate creates opportunity for anyone who can innovate and avoid the problems associated with either kind of bulb. LED lights anyone?
If you make incandescent bulbs, or plastic shopping bags, you're facing the death of your business. I bet some manufacturers wish they had something as "easy" to deal with as an EU carbon tax. This kind of risk — a market being redefined out from under you — is a bit scary. The risk is complete irrelevance. But companies that don't keep an eye on all these forces, from shifts in customer attitudes to wide-reaching laws and mandates, will disappear. The smart ones will innovate and profit in a newly defined market.


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Singapore is a very diverse country that has a melting pot of various ethnic cultures. It is evidently seen throughout the country with distinct influences of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures. It is quite blessed to have such a diverse mixture of cultures as you will be spoilt for choice when choosing your dining selection. There is a great selection of different types of food in Singapore, in which they all provide an authentic taste to their individual ethnic backgrounds. Here is a great sample of "must try" foods from Malay, Chinese and Indian backgrounds in Singapore.
Chinese Food
Chinese food is seen everywhere in Singapore. It predominantly has strong influences from Southern Chinese style cuisine in which fresh vegetables, meats and seafood are used. In addition, in Singapore the Chinese food has a unique localized twist in which South East Asian ingredients are used, such as chili peppers. Must try foods from this group include Hainanese chicken rice, chow kuey teow (fried broad noodles), fried oyster omelets, and last but not least stir fried chili crabs.
Malay Food
Malay food in Singapore has a strong heritage that can be found from where the source originated from; in the neighboring country of Malaysia. Malay food in general is quite spicy and often very hearty where many of the foods are cooked in coconut milk. Definite must try items include nasi lemak (fragrance rice cooked with coconut milk and chili), beef redang (beef curry), mee rebus (noodle dish in thick peanut gravy), and satay (barbecue sticks of meat, such as chicken, beef and lamb, served with a hearty peanut gravy known as the satay sauce).
Indian Food
Indian food in Singapore can be found with both Southern and Northern Indian styles. Southern India style typically is spicier than Northern Indian style, and typically vegetarian options are in abundance with both types of Indian foods. Furthermore they also have a localized twist using various South East Asian ingredients. Must try Indian foods include roti prata (a flat type of pan fried pancake served with curry), chicken briyani (chicken curry rice served with fragrant rice), and fish head curry.
When traveling to Singapore, be sure to sample a little bit of cuisines from each of the above major ethnic backgrounds to get the most complete experience of Singapore. You will be definitely spoilt for choice by enjoying the great selection of food in Singapore.


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If you've followed the story of the bombs sent in packages from Yemen to the United States, you can't help but wonder about a few things.
David Cameron says according to the BBC:
Home Secretary Theresa May has confirmed that a device sent from Yemen and found on a US-bound cargo plane was a bomb.
Prime Minister David Cameron said he believed the device was designed to explode on board the aircraft.
Obviously, the didn't explode or were intercepted before they could, but if that is forensically secured knowledge, why then were they addressed to Jewish synagogues in Chicago and why are some still saying the synagogues were the target? As the New York Times does today, for example:
CHICAGO — Even to a block that is arguably one of the safest and most secure in the country, the news that two parcels containing explosives were shipped from Yemen and addressed to synagogues or Jewish community centers in the city gave some residents pause on Saturday.
Reports that Chicago-area synagogues or Jewish community centers were likely targets of a terrorist attack and the return of President Obama to his hometown this weekend brought attention to the city's security.
You can't have it both ways. The bombs either were designed to explode on the planes, or were targeted at the Jewish synagogues they were addressed to, but it can't be both.
There is more that doesn't add up – at least not yet. In the Berner Zeitung, a Swiss newspaper, we read today:
A human rights organisation in Yemen doesn't believe that the young woman detained in relation with the packets containing explosives and addressed to the United States have anything to do with it. He didn't believe in the official version, according to which the accused had left here mobile number on the packet slips, Abdel Rahmane of the organisation Hood told APF on Sunday. "We know for sure that al-Qaeda never leaves traces".


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#40 Plain Ol' Rhubarb PiePosted by Chrisi
My relationship with rhubarb has been tenuous at best. It's my husband's favorite pie so every Spring/early Summer I garner the courage to try again. In the past, my rhubarb pies have been undercooked and woody, too tart or the addition of berries over-powered the rhubarb flavor. This year, I may have stumbled upon something that resembles success! First, the rhubarb was purchased fresh from the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market. Most stalks were a ¼ to ½" thick—not the 1" limp tree trunks that you usually find in the grocery store. Second, I macerated the rhubarb overnight by mixing it with sugar, orange juice and lemon zest. This really helped to soften the rhubarb but also created a lot of juice. Hence, my only complaint with this pie… it wasn't quite thick enough. Maybe next year, I will actually achieve rhubarb pie perfection.
Recipe was modestly adapted from "All-Rhubarb Pie" in Pie by Ken Haedrich.
Crust: 9" double crust made with a 50:50 combo of butter and shortening.
· 6 cups rhubarb cut in 1/2" pieces (1/4 to 1/2" thick, fresh stalks)
· 1 1/4 cups of organic sugar, plus 2 additional tablespoons to add with the cornstarch
· 2 tablespoons of orange juice
· Zest from half a lemon
· Big pinch of sea salt
· 1/4+ teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg (1/4-1/3 of a nutmeg seed)
· 4 tablespoons of cornstarch (more was needed)
· dollops of butter
Combine the rhubarb, 1 1/4 cup of sugar, orange juice, lemon zest, salt and nutmeg in a nonreactive, glass bowl. Macerate for several hours or in the frig overnight. Mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of sugar with the macerated rhubarb. Poor rhubarb into the bottom crust and dot with butter. Position the top crust and assemble the pie. Brush the top crust with milk, pat with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 °F for 30 minutes, then lower the temperature to 375 °F and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Allow the pie to completely cool before serving.


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Letters to the Editor
SkyRise a good idea?
In considering construction of the 1,000-foot SkyRise tower at Bayside, Miamians need to examine recent history. Remember the short-lived Skylift at Claude & Mildred Pepper Bayfront Park in 2010? That balloon rose up a mere 100-feet to give stunning views of Miami, but at that altitude the howling bay winds caused the balloon to jump and buck violently. I almost kissed the ground when it landed!
Karin Stahl, North Miami


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When is it necessary to use a hyphen in writing a compound word?
While writing a technical paper about fiber optics this question about hyphens came out.
Should this words be used with or without a hyphen?
Mono-channel or monochannel
Multi-channel or multichannel
On published technical papers both forms are found. I would like to know which one is correct.
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The media are all in a tizzy about the idea of real estate tycoon Donald Trump moderating a Republican presidential debate.
On Tuesday, one of the candidates, Rick Santorum, told KLIF substitute radio host Steve Malzberg, "I can't see in some cases where Donald Trump would be any worse than what we get from the mainstream media" (video follows with transcript):
STEVE MALZBERG: What about Donald Trump as a moderator? Is that something you're comfortable with or not?
RICK SANTORUM: Well, I, you know, if you look at and see the, particularly who somebody the mainstream media has put up. You know, Brian Williams I wasn't comfortable with, and I had every right not to be given the questions he asked. Charlie Rose was, I mean, you go on down the list of all the people that they've had, these reporters who have tried to make this debate about them and not about the candidates and what they believe in, and rearranging times to make sure that the people that they wanted to have time get time, I can't see in some cases where Donald Trump would be any worse than what we get from the mainstream media.
MALZBERG: You must have been listening, because that's what I said an hour ago. I said Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper. Blitzer in fact mocked all of you after the debate prior to the CNN debate. He put together a montage, I forget in what context, but it was mocking of all the Republican candidates, and he knew that he was moderating the next one.
SANTORUM: Well, like I said, I mean, these debates have not, I think, reflected well on the media. They've been a lot of gotcha moments. They've been a lot of steering questions to whoever the flavor of the month is, and it's been more about trying to create conflict instead of trying to create light and give candidates really the opportunity to explain their position instead of this, you know, silly 30-second answers to, you know, how do you solve world peace. I mean, those are the things that I think really agitate a lot of the voters out there, and I guess that I'm not too sure Donald Trump will do any worse than any of them.


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Do take note, that there are some minor grammatical errors in the lyrics. I will leave them unedited to preserve the originality of the song.
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