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In the first part of 2016 – when I was traveling – I read a handful of books via Overdrive, but sometime in February my library card expired so that put a stop to that. But once I was back I got back in the habit, and I'd meant to start writing posts about some of the books that I read, but that didn't happen, so I decided to write up this summary of what I read this year. (I was inspired to start writing about what I'm reading by Derek Sivers's book notes, so the style of this may shamelessly resemble his style.)
The List
Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks (2007)
Unfortunately, I'd only had a passing knowledge of Oliver Sacks (from hearing him on Radiolab) before he died in 2015. When he died the first place I read about him at length was from my friend Abir's Facebook post, which I think was a link to a NYTimes piece, from where I jumped into The Atlantic's reading list.
When I started traveling I decided to read his books, and the first one that I found available on Overdrive was Musicophilia, which is about music and the brain. Each chapter basically goes through a patient he'd seen that has had neurological ailments related in some way to music or sound. I'd heartily recommend it to anyone interested in music or "pop neurology". (Open Library)
Watchmen by Alan Moore (1986)
I'd read Watchmen once before (maybe 10 years ago), and I can't remember what spurred me on, but something reminded me of the book and made me want to read it again, so I did. The movie is good, but there's so much more depth in the novel. The snippets and documents between chapters completely make the whole book. It reminded me a bit of how immersed I used to feel in video games I played was I was younger (and sort of makes me want to go back and play some of them). If anybody has any recommendations for more good graphic novels, please let me know. (Open Library)
I Am a Strange Loop by Douglas Hofstadter (2007)
In 2007, Hofstadter put out I Am a Strange Loop as a modern update to – and more accessible version of – GEB. It's much clearer and easier to get through than GEB, but also loses something by sacrificing the depth and structure of GEB. Regardless, this is a great read that I'd recommend. For anyone interested in linguistics I also really enjoy Hofstadter's lectures on YouTube about analogy and categories. (Open Library)
The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac (1958)
My friend Colin lent me this about a month ago, and I absolutely loved it. He said he thought I'd like it since I'd started doing some traveling and backpacking, and most all of Kerouac's writing revolves around traveling and life on the road in some sense. I loved it so much that I recommended it to my dad, who quickly bought and read On the Road, which I'm waiting to borrow from him. (Open Library)
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (1937)
Somewhat shamefully, I'd never read The Hobbit (and still haven't read Lord of the Rings) so when I was in Kuala Lumpur I read it. There's not much I can say that hasn't been said about the book, other than that I wish I would've read it a lot sooner. (Open Library)
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks (1985)
Since I'd loved Musicophilia so much earlier in the year, I'd been wanting to read more Oliver Sacks, so when I inherited The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat I started reading it pretty quickly. Like Musicophilia, each chapter recounts a patient that Sacks had seen, around a variety of different subjects, the first being a man who mistakes his wife for a hat. The writing isn't quite as strong as musicophilia, but the stories are great regardless. (Open Library)
The Gunslinger by Stephen King (1982)
I stole a handful of my brother's books that were left in my parents' basement, mostly Stephen King books. This one, which is the first book in The Dark Tower series, was the first one I've read. I enjoyed it and I'm going to keep reading the series, but it was a little slow. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, but for whatever reason it left me really excited to read more in the series regardless. (Open Library)
Hegemony or Survival by Noam Chomsky (2003)
I've only started listening to and reading some of Chomsky's interviews and essays in the last couple years. Hegemony or Survival is the first book of his that I've read. From Wikipedia:
Chomsky's main argument in Hegemony or Survival is that the socio-economic elite who control the United States have pursued an "Imperial Grand Strategy" since the end of World War II in order to maintain global hegemony through military, political and economic means. He argues that in doing so they have repeatedly shown a total disregard for democracy and human rights, in stark contrast to the US government's professed support for those values. Furthermore, he argues that this continual pursuit of global hegemony now threatens the existence of the human species itself because of the increasing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Drawing historical examples from 1945 through to 2003 to support his argument, Chomsky looks at the US government's support for regimes responsible for mass human rights abuses (including ethnic cleansing and genocide), namely El Salvador, Colombia, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, South Africa and Indonesia. He also discusses US support for militant dissident groups widely considered "terrorists", particularly in Nicaragua and Cuba, as well as direct military interventions, such as the Vietnam War, NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, Afghan War and Iraq War, in order to further its power and grasp of resources. In doing so, he highlights that US foreign policy – whether controlled by Republican or Democratic administrations – still follows the same agenda of gaining access to lucrative resources and maintaining US world dominance.
It's a dense book, and I'm still digesting it, but it's mostly a more in-depth version of what you'd expect from a Chomsky interview. I think if I re-read it at some point I'll probably find a lot more that I didn't absorb on first read. (Open Library)
Casting Fortune by John M. Ford (1989)
Probably about 15 years ago, my great grandma was moving out of her house, and we were free to take whatever we wanted from the house, so I took a fantasy story anthology. The first story was Green is the Color by John M. Ford. I only ever ended up reading a handful of the stories in the book, but Green is the Color became one of my favorite fantasy stories. It took me a long time, but a couple years ago I finally got around to ordering some more John M. Ford books, and this year I finally read this one. (And it only somewhat counts because Casting Fortune is made up of 3 short stories, one of which is Green is the Color. I really just wanted an excuse to re-read it.) A couple years ago I found out that Ford lived in Minnesota, but died in 2006.
All of the stories in Casting Fortune take place in a shared (between authors) fantasy world called Liavek. I haven't read any stories other than Ford's, but the setting is my favorite part of the stories. I would definitely recommend for fans of short fantasy stories.(Open Library)
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (2009-2010)
I can't remember where I first heard of Haruki Murakami, but everything I heard about him seemed to indicate that I should read his stuff. It was worth it; I think 1Q84 is my favorite book I read this year. The plot is really complex and weird, revolving around a cult, two parallel realities, and lots more (it's tough to mention much without giving a lot away). I thought the ending was a little disappointing but overall I loved it. I'd definitely like to read more Murakami in 2017. If anyone has recommendations for his other books (or similar stories from other authors), I'd love to hear them! (Open Library)
The first half of American Gods by Neil Gaiman (2001)
I'd wanted to read Neil Gaiman for a long time, and American Gods was one option available in Overdrive was I was traveling. Unfortunately, I only got about halfway through it when my library card expired. But I loved what I'd read so far, so I'm planning on starting again at some point, and I'd also really like to read other Gaiman. (Open Library)
The first half of Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer Yudkowsky (2010-2015)
I read some of HPMOR, and enjoyed it a lot, but didn't finish it for some reason. I'm planning on coming back to it at some point. It's a fanfiction of Harry Potter where his aunt marries a scientist, and Harry is raised in a happy and loving household. He goes to Hogwarts and tries to understand magic using the scientific method. (Website)
What If? by Randall Munroe (2014)
I spent most of my New Year's weekend watching the Downton Alley marathon on TPT 2 (interspersed with a couple Sherlock episodes), and broke it up by reading What If?. I'd bought the book when it came out in 2014, read a couple chapters, stuck it in my bathroom for toilet reading, and never read another page. So I started it again on New Year's Eve and was able to get through it in a day. (If you haven't heard of What If?, check out the blog. The premise is pretty thoroughly covered by the subtitle: "Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions".)
Suffice it to say, this book is awesome – and a quick read – and if I was tasked with getting anybody more interested in science, I'd give them this book. Check out the table of contents if you're intrigued. (Open Library)
What I want to read in 2017
Right now I'm reading The Best American Short Stories of 2013, which my grandma lent me. Over Christmas my uncle lent me a book about Emil Zátopek, a Czech distance runner. I also got the second Dark Tower book, The Drawing of the Three, for Christmas. My friend Keith recently lent me the Lonely Planet guide to Peru.
There are a few other books I recently inherited: Consciousness Explained by Daniel Dennett, Society of Mind by Marvin Minsky, and A World of Ideas by Bill Moyers.
I recently picked up the Unix-themed Humble Book Bundle of ebooks.
There are some writers that I've never delved into that I'd like to: Camus, Dostoyevsky, Gwen Ifill, and Neal Stephenson, to name a few. I've been lucky to have been gifted and lent a lot of really great books lately; if anybody has any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!


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Inspired by slime molds, lichen, and mushrooms of the forest floor, this statement pendant features five mycena mushrooms growing from both sides of a large and lovely specimen of moss agate. The stone is set within a hammer bark textured oval loop with an open back to showcase the stone's translucent mossiness when held up to light.
A hand applied dark gray to black patina accentuates each hammer mark.
This pendant was created completely by hand from silver sheet and wire using traditional silversmithing techniques.
• Height: 2"
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• Material(s): Moss Agate, Sterling Silver
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Information is not a neutral market good, it is a common good working for our general interest. It is an integral part of democracy in practice. To face up to the deontological drift of the media, one hundred countries in the world have created authorities for the ethical regulation of information and journalism. Numerous European countries are fortunate enough to be among them. Yet in France, journalists have still refused its creation.
Often called "press councils," this mediating authority between the press and its public is an observatory for good (and bad) practices and a space for public debate; a place of equitable research; a pedagogical tool of civic innovation on the functioning of the media. It encourages a process that reinforces journalistic independence and allows for the regulation of journalistic activity in the name of quality. This "press council" therefore has multiple functions and is more than simply a supervisory council for journalists like many people think.
Such an entity should ideally be composed of:
– journalists, the primary holders of responsibility for the quality of information, as recognized by a specific statute in law.
– Editors of the press (all forms of media), responsible for the "final product" through which information is brought to the public, and co-holders of the responsibility for quality according to the courts.
– Representatives of the reading public, so that they can exercise their right to quality information.
These independent national authorities, created in numerous countries across Europe, were reunited in 1999 in the Alliance of Independent European Press Councils who organize an annual meeting. It would be interesting if this Alliance could serve as a starting point for the creation of a common observatory that would lead transversal work and offer a space for debate and reflection.
Create a European observatory for mediation and journalistic deontology with a direct link to the Alliance of Independent European Press Councils. Beyond the functions of regulation and mediation assured by the national press councils, the observatory would be responsible for following criticism of professional practices, working to keep a watch on deonotology, creating a space of debate and reflection on ethical questions, and for developing pedagogical tools for professionals and non-professionals working with information.Author : Challenge for Europe


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A Fly to Try this Month- Red Frances
Frances (Peter Deane)
Tail: 3 white, 3 brown hackle stalks, with brown hair (originally calf hair) dressed round.
Body: Red wool, tied in to produce a cigar/carrot shape
Rib: Oval gold
Body Hackle: Red Game
Head: Red
The Frances has earned a reputation on the UK salmon scene as a fly that will take otherwise reluctant fish. In the past few years, as more and more anglers fish it, this odd looking fly is being used much earlier in the season. It's not just stale fish that are uncooperative and there are times when much fresher fish require more persuasion.
The Frances has been around for decades and varieties of the style have been popular in Iceland and parts of Scandinavia since the 1970s. Today it is a must have pattern for Atlantic Salmon throughout Northern Europe and Russia. The pattern was created by Peter Deane back in the 1960s. It takes its name from his assistant Fances Hydon who had the task of tying up Peter's design. It will come as no surprise whatsoever that the pattern was designed to be a prawn imitation and in common with all good fly stories it caught a lot of fish and soon came to dominate catches in Iceland. Looking back it must have been either an eye opener or anathema to those of a more conservative view of salmon flies and how to present them.
Fishing the Frances varies, it can be fished conventionally with great success. Aficionados, at least the ones I know, insist it is when it is fished at depth and worked through a pool that the Francis really comes into its own. The use of sinking lines/long sink tips and a Frances to find the depth that fish find it most tempting is a popular tactic as are variations of the sink and draw theme. Fishing tubes deep to resident fish is now widely practiced. It is also a useful tactic for springers as early as March and April. Sean Stanton the ghillie at Ballogie on the Dee is of the view that to consider the Frances as an exclusively back end fly is a serious mistake and encourages his rods fish a Red Frances for springers. Sean, who is unequivocal about the potency of the Frances believes, anglers like me, who dig it out having already passed the point of exasperation with every other fly in the box, are missing a trick. "It is the truest shrimp imitation- the body shape and feelers contribute to creating a disturbance in the water. Salmon are predators and I am sure the Frances triggers a predatory response. Fished on a sunk line it moves behaves like no other fly. Its not a last resort"
From a fly tying perspective one of the indicators of a successful pattern, at least to me, is that the variants of the Frances have grown and grown, which is always a sign that a pattern has really taken off. The Frances has evolved and changed over time. One of the original versions- known at the time as the Black Eyed Prawn- had two black eyes on top towards the rear of the fly. That seems to have been omitted over time, possibly as a simplification for the tying process. There is a school of thought that these eyes made the fly even more effective. The pattern's DNA can be seen in a number of patterns. Interestingly I was thinking back to my piece on the Pot Belly Pig and Pete Whittingham referred to a prawn type flies during his time working as a ghillie in northern Europe. He was clearly interested in the style back then and his innovation to swap the stalks for boar bristle resulted in the Pig. We also have Sean's Franc N Snaelda, which I featured in my first column and Ron Sutherland's Super Snaelda as recent variations on the theme.
To be honest I find tying the cigar shaped wool body a bit of a drag. I have seen it done and can't help but think it's a bit of a pain. Fortunately changes in tube styles, such as Sean's Signature tubes have been designed with that in mind and have made the body shape much easier to achieve than was the case with regular slipstream style tubes. I revert to my old favourite, seal's fur for this job. I can't recall where, although I am fairly confident that the early Black Eyed Prawn versions were made from seals's fur. Perhaps my laziness may have been passed off as being authentic. No?
There are good videos online that demonstrate how to tie the Frances, and plenty of discussion online about its use. If you are in the mood to experiment, there is nothing to hold you back.
Ross Macdonald
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9 Incredible Thrift Stores In Texas Where You'll Find All Kinds Of Treasures
I'm not ashamed to say that some of my favorite outfits are from Goodwill. Why pay exorbitant amounts of money for something as trivial as clothing when I could find comparable styles for a fraction of the cost? That being said, Texas is full of some amazing thrift and antique stores where you can find amazing bargains on everything from apparel to furniture to vintage knick-knacks. Here are nine of the absolute best:
Have you been to any of these places? What's your favorite thrift store in Texas?


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Although, I mostly know Audrey from the Top Stitchers Competition (see the time won!) and its Facebook sewing community, I have grown to admire her and her work at Skirt Fixation, her work with Project Run and Play and various other sewing related connections. So, with all of that back story you can imagine that when I saw her tester call for her FIRST PATTERN EVER I was immediately on board: exclusive new pattern, another Ya Ya Sewing Sisterhood and helping a friend, yes please!
Audrey started Savvy Patterns and her first release is this super cute vintage inspired skirt pattern aptly titled, the Runway Skirt. What's so show stopping about this pattern? Well, it's the godets that swish and swirl as you strut your stuff at work and church...or is that just me? When I was picking out my fabric I had two choices: I could go bold (typically my first choice) or I could do toned down sophistication. Well, I think this skirt allowed me to do both. I found this deep navy Ponte Roma Knit from Joann Fabrics and navy & cheetah godets. If you've read this far I just want to encourage you to stick around because there's a giveaway for a generously donated copy of the pattern at the end.
This skirt pattern is labeled as a pencil skirt, but it's more loose fitting than today's version of a pencil skirt. However, don't think it's your grandma's vintage skirt pattern. Thisskirt is cute, cute, cute and goes from pencil to midi to maxi length. It's sometimes hard to wear very distinctive pieces of clothig so I thought I'd share a few styling tips.
I wouldn't say that I styled the skirt in a particular design category. I basically, just made my "bold or toned down" decision all over again. In this case I went bold-ish, bold-y and toned down in reference to the tops I chose and I love how each look turned out. Originally, I set out to make a vintage-y top, but time and sanity quickly gave way and I didn't like how my top was coming out. So, off to the thrift store I went. I already knew what shoes I was going to wear and that I wanted pearl jewelry. I found the wrap top and necklace at a consignment boutique and the navy top at a Beall's outlet. When styling an outfit, I never underestimate the power of cheap finds. *Wink*
For the pattern cover I needed a neutral colored top. Even though the top is neutral it creates a high contrast against my dark skirt. I found this faux wrap top at a consignment shop. The top happens to be White House Black Market whom I love, but could probably only ever afford them like this. This top is a little blousier and would help hide any fold-y bits that a lady might have around the belly and back area. In this case, I matched my top to my shoes and godets (classic styling). The similarity in color draws the eyes to each matching element so don't be surprised to find people looking you up and down. They are supposed to do that. This look is great for work, casual business lunches, church and PTO meetings. Be the hot mom.
Bold-y (you know you love these terms)
I had this great knitted ponchowith an asymmetrical hem that I love and often throw over my go-to dress for church when it gets a little cooler. I thought it had a classic/vintage-y vibe to it, but was also uncommon enough to warrant a few head turns. Again that contrast draws attention to the lighter colored accessories and the stand out godets on the skirt. Another reason this works is that pairing a looser item (poncho) with a slim fitting item (skirt) is a great way to work in more flowy pieces without looking like a bum (baggy clothes all over). The slim piece gives a more pulled together and tailored look.
Toned Down
I thought that keeping a slender profile would add a little Boss Lady sophistication to my look. I kept it paired with the my nude shoes and pearls which class up the simple t-shirt I'm wearing. I actually wore this look to an interview recently and at least I looked killer. I really enjoy the simplicity ad light weight of the top and I wear it this way most often. The understated monotone really make my godets pop, but aren't garish and people take notice. I get to pretend I didn't mean to look like a fox. "What this old thing?" Positive fashion attention? Always a win for me.
Favorite things about this skirt:
It's really comfortable. It's not super tight so I can hide my muffin top while hinting at my feminine assets. Did I mention my husband really likes this skirt, too? And I can style it at least three ways with my current wardrobe and several more in the future. Plus, I kinda made the cover. :-)
If you'd like to sew up your own Runway Skirt, today is the last day to get the pattern for 20% off - No Coupon Needed!
Audrey is also giving away a copy of the Runway Skirt Pattern AND a $25 Urban Sew Gift Card . The Giveaway ends on 12/10.


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First, I am so glad that scarves are back in style. I love them and saved many of my silk scarves from 20 years ago. But I also found a few new ones that I have been wearing non stop.
This one is a beautiful silk square and I have worn it several times already. It was a steal at under $15.
That is a terrible screenshot of me wearing it last week.
This photo also shows the glasses I talk about below.
I should have taken real photos but haven't had time.
Scarf//Jeans// Eyeglasses//Sweater (similar, this years' version)
I also have it in the most beautiful pale turquoise (series 3 blue) as well as the orange one. I just feel like a pretty scarf can take a very simple outfit and make it much more chic. These scarves are under $10 and really add a lot to my existing wardrobe.
Oh and I got these earrings a few weeks ago and love them. I posted a photo in my Instagram stories and several people wanted to know more about them. They are lightweight and very stylish. They come in a light color and a darker more traditional tortoise.
These are the glasses that I get the most questions/comments about. I love them. I have a very, very small face so they are probably slightly large for me (see screenshot above). But I think they would fit most faces. They seem universally flattering. I have had mine about a year.
These are my other glasses that I wear everyday.
Mine are the 47/17/138 size. They are light and super comfortable. I have two pair of this one (readers and distance:)
Okay, the last thing is a supplement. I am NOT a medical doctor but these have been awesome for our family. Please check with your doctor before adding any supplements to your routine.
This liquid probiotic is fabulous. Kate cannot swallow pills/capsules and Harry says most probiotics hurt his stomach. These drops are completely tasteless and do not upset anyone's stomach. They can also be used as a spray for your skin for acne. I love these probiotics and am so glad I found them.
I think I will be posting a recipe I slightly adapted next and then continue the college series. Have a great day.
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So I've made my first video and posted it on Youtube. I'm happy with it although there are some bits I wish I could go back and re-do, but I can't. Let me know what you think please, It'll be much appreciated
There's plenty more to come, once I've got a few of my projects out of the way, and requests are always welcome so feel free.
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I've been colour washing my sketchbook pages to make them a little more, arty. But, they make great backgrounds too, and there's so much depth and shape in them. I've recently been looking at Mark Rothko's work and I think I've inspired without noticing..…READ MORE
Hi Ellenor,
Thanks for joining the art of nature group, you are most welcome and I can see already from your gallery that you have always belonged there :)
My very best regards and loads of happy creative moments to you
Alan :)
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Teachers plan strike action over 'hostile takeover' of Stevenage school
PUBLISHED: 08:24 06 December 2018
Strike action will be taken by teaching staff at a Stevenage secondary school "to defend it from a hostile takeover" by a multi-academy trust.
More than 1,100 people have signed a petition against January's planned forced academisation of The Barclay School.
The school was rated inadequate by Ofsted in 2016, placed in special measures and put under an academy order by the Department for Education.
But under a new headteacher and senior leadership team it has progressed to requires improvement, with elements of good, and parents are desperate to maintain the status quo.
With a 96 per cent vote in favour of action, National Education Union members will strike on Wednesday, with Barclay teaching staff creating a picket line outside the Walkern Road school.
The union is calling on Herts County Council to halt plans and conduct a public consultation, including a community ballot.
NEU school representative Jill Borcherds said: "Barclay is now fully staffed with a great team of specialist teachers and support staff. We are proud of the improvements, but are now facing a period of great uncertainty."
There is no evidence academies improve outcomes for pupils, Paul McLaughlin, eastern regional secretary of the NEU said.
He added: "Academy trusts are non-accountable private bodies that can employ unqualified teachers and pay excessive executive salaries, diverting public money away from the classroom and badly-needed school resources.
"At a time when Government funding of schools is inadequate, we should not further risk their future by placing The Barclay School out of community control.
"We are forced to take action to defend the school from a hostile takeover."
Peter Hawkins, for parents' campaign group Hands off Barclay, said: "We fully understand the teaching staff's uncertain situation and lack of options, so wholeheartedly support their proposed strike action to safeguard the future of the school."
Chair of governors Nicky Clarke said: "We continue to wait for a response from the Department of Education to our request to meet to discuss our concerns.
"The unions have kept us fully informed of their intentions and we hope the DfE will react swiftly to prevent this action."
HCC said it is not involved in the decision, which is down to the regional schools' commissioner.


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Angareuō and the pony express
Do you remember the pony express from America's wild west days? The pony express riders delivered the mail to the settlers in the west during the 1860's. Carrying the mail, one rider would ride from his station and deliver it to the next rider at the next station. Then, that rider would take the mail and ride to another station, and so on. Each rider would ride as fast and hard as he could, and each station was established at the place where the rider and his horse couldn't go any farther. The express riders relayed the mail across the west quickly and reliably. But, this was not the first time this system of riders was established.
The Persians seem to be the first at establishing this type of system. Herodotus says, "Nothing travels as fast as these Persian messengers" or couriers. The Greek word for "courier" is aggaros and means a runner or messenger. The Persians called their express posts or stations, an "aggareion." But to fully understand the word " angareuō," we have to look at some historical background of the New Testament period.
The Jewish people were not new to their land being occupied and ruled by a foreign people. In New Testament times, the Roman empire ruled and governed the Jewish lands. The Romans used this "aggaros" system to communicate in the vast empire. They put a permanent official at each "aggareion" to oversee the transference of letters and changing of horses. Xenophon says, "this is the fastest overland traveling on earth," and indeed, it was at the time.
The problem for the Jews was a law which said, anyone could be compelled to provide a horse or to act as a guide to keep the "aggaros" system going. Therefore, angareuō came to mean forcibly to impress someone to service, or to compel him to serve whether he liked it or not. The courier or messenger could by law take any man's horse if his own mount gave out or got weary. No one could deny the courier even the best horse in his stable. Imagine this scenario; a man is travelling, and about to pass a post-station, where horses and messengers are kept in order to forward mail as quickly as possible. An official rushes out, seizes him, and forces him to go back and carry a letter to the next station, perhaps to the great detriment of his business. These officials were empowered to impress into service any available person or beast.
This is what happened to Simon of Cyrene, he was compelled or impressed to carry the cross of Jesus to Calvary. "And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him theycompelled to bear his cross. " Matthew 27:32 The word, compelled, is the Greek verb "angareuō" (ἀγγαρεύω). This impressment to serve was one of the bitterest and humiliating things to endure. It would happen all the time and was abused by the officials and military. They were requisitioning both things and people not only for public service, but for their own private convenience and profit.
So, we see clearer now what Jesus was saying in the sermon on the mount,[ "And whoevercompels you to go one mile, go with him two." Matthew 5:41 (NKJV)]
In other words, "if someone exacts from you the most distasteful and humiliating service, if someone compels you to do something that invades your rights and that he has no right to ask, if you are treated like a defenseless victim in an occupied country, don't resent it. Do what you are asked and do even more, and do it with good will, for such is my way."[1] I wonder what human rights activists would say to this teaching? Perhaps we should look at the word submission next?
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[1] William Barclay, New Testament Words (Philadelphia: the Westminster press, 1974)
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Nunavut's first history is that of the Inuit and their ancient ancestors who first migrated to the Arctic some 5000 years ago. This history is captured in stories, songs and traditions, passed on verbally through countless generations and only recently recorded in print and other media.
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Prepare to regain a sliver of your faith in humanity.
On Monday, I announced an utterly ridiculous idea: An online food drive that would let those who dislike my columns donate money to the Greater Chicago Food Depository under the appropriately derogatory team name "RexStinks."
Being an equitable fellow, I told readers who inexplicably enjoy my word barfings they could donate under the team name "RexRocks." Either way, the money would go to the Food Depository, which serves hundreds of thousands of people in Cook County who wrestle with food insecurity.
That was what we in the column writing biz call "a risky play." There was a reasonable chance the idea would fall flat, donations would be minuscule and I would look like even more of a fool than usual.
But something wonderful happened. As of Friday evening, the Insult-A-Columnist Holiday Food Drive had brought in more than $28,500. With the Food Depository's ability to purchase food at pennies on the dollar, that translates to more than 105,000 meals.
And the good news is the food drive isn't over. Not even close. It runs through Dec. 14.
While the donations already are overwhelming, there is one small problem: the RexRocks crowd is winning in a landslide. It's not even close.
People who naively think I rock have donated more than $27,000. The smart ones who recognize me for the doofus I am have only chipped in a little under $1,500.
I have no clue how or why this is happening. I have ample email evidence that shows I am a detestable left-wing moron, an enemy of the people and a generally annoying twerp.
So I must ask: Why are those who recognize my many failings not jumping at the opportunity to publicly denounce me?
In Monday's column, I made it clear that if the RexStinks team donates the most money, I will write a follow-up column criticizing myself mercilessly. It will be a spectacle of written self-flagellation, and I'll be lucky if walk away with a shred of dignity.
On the flip side, if the RexRocks team wins, I will write a column extolling my good looks and innumerable virtues.
It seems any self-respecting person who despises my columns and points of view would pony up serious cash to prevent me from showering myself in plaudits. And since many of my detractors are avid supporters of President Donald Trump, I have to assume they are flush with cash, as they're constantly praising the Trump tax cuts and telling me the economy is booming and America is finally great and prosperous again.
Why not dole out a little of that Trump-induced largesse to a good cause while simultaneously castigating a "fake news"-spewing, brainwashed liberal snoot who's trying to destroy America with his nonsense?
Opportunities like this don't come around often.
Perhaps a taste of what's to come will help loosen the online pocket books.
This is what you can expect if the RexRocks team prevails: "Once in a generation, a journalist like me comes along, one whose elegant way with words is matched only by his Hollywood-handsome face and rugged devotion to humanity. Many say they have never seen better. All others are simply blinded by envy."
Disgusting, right?
Now if the RexStinks team gets its donation act together, the follow-up column will go something like this: "I am as loathsome as the fetid Florida swamp from which I oozed. Motivated by malice, I have spent years hurling bilious words in all directions, hoping someone might choke on a clump of my mind filth. The drivel I call "columns" are almost as repellent as my foul stench. I am a wretch, a worthless fopdoodle, the Gollum of journalism."
That's the good stuff right there. And you can have an entire column of it, sentences and paragraphs that you can quote and use against me for years to come!
And all you have to do is visit this web address: https://myfooddrive.org/#Rex. Follow the directions, make a donation of $5 or more and make sure you select "RexStinks" where it says "Direct donation to this team."
All donations will help the Food Depository buy nutritious food for people in our communities. (This drive is not a part of the 2018 Chicago Tribune Holiday Campaign but, to avoid confusion, I want to point out that the Food Depository is one of six charities that will benefit from that effort.)
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Christine: I'm not afraid
Christine Newallo-Hosein has never been afraid to go against the grain.
Growing up in Morvant, the last of six children, she said her late parents always stood up for what they believed was right.
"I had very strong parents and my father always used to say, 'Do not make a commitment unless you plan to keep.' I have lived with that all my life," said Newallo-Hosein, who filed her nomination papers, just days ago, to contest the November 26 United National Congress (UNC) leadership election.
She is going up against incumbent political leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and former trade minister Vasant Bharath.
In a Sunday Newsday interview, Newallo-Hosein made it clear she was not a renegade but recalled being among the few who agitated for internal elections towards the end of Basdeo Panday's term as UNC leader. "During the 2008 to 2010 period when Mr Panday had not called the internal election, I was on the ground for all those months visiting households asking them to call on him to call the election but they were hesitant," she said.
"They felt I did not like him but I still see him as one of the best prime ministers thus far, along with Mrs Persad-Bissessar."
She recalled, though, the general response of the party's faithful to her request was one of fear and concern for Panday. "They were concerned they would hurt him. But it had nothing to do with hurt but love of country and party. "That is how I got the people to change their minds."
Fast forward to 2017, Newallo-Hosein has adopted the same stance in holding the UNC's leadership to account for allegedly breaching the party's Constitution in pushing for an early internal election– a move for which she makes no apologies. A surprise candidate for the upcoming poll, Newallo-Hosein was one of three UNC MPs (the others were Ganga Singh and Dr Bhoe Tewarie) who did not support a proposal to hold an internal election during the party's National Congress at the Shiva Boys Hindu College, Penal, on October 31.
Persad-Bissessar has insisted the election is legal. However, Newallo-Hosein maintained such a move was not only ill-advised but in flagrant violation of the party's constitution. "I felt deep within my soul that if I did not stand up for what was right that I would be a part of the problem rather than a part of the solution. And that if this election were to happen, then the membership could be abused by anybody in the future and they would not have a ground to stand up on because they would have sold their birthright to say the means justifies the end."
Newallo-Hosein reasoned such a decision could have far-reaching consequences.
"At the end of the day, whoever is chosen, that leader and our principles go with us. The people who we are looking to stain their fingers for us will judge us based on that decision. "And if you can go against the party's Constitution, what would you do to the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. Therefore, for me, it was a bigger picture in taking this stand." Newallo-Hosein said such developments served only to fuel the disenchantment which she claimed was being felt among much of the party's membership.
"If you look at the ratio in the last election, you will see that a lot of our members have not come out to vote and you have to ask yourself, why? Because they are hurt and saddened. One always wants to be appreciated.
"There are some who will want financial reward but the vast majority will always be grateful for a simple, 'Thank You.'"
The mother of three, who has put together a small campaign team, said she understood the consequences of her decision to contest the leadership, "But, for me, the consequences of standing up for what is right is worth it."
Regarding her chances in the poll, Newallo-Hosein told Sunday Newsday: "Realistically, I am standing up between two giants–Persad-Bissessar and Bharath–because they have experience on their side and they have a lot to bring to the table. All I can say is that I will become the giant slayer."
Win or lose, Newallo-Hosein believes she has already been successful. "The mere fact that I can change this discussion on the ground, I am victorious and that is enough for me." If placed at the helm, Newallo-Hosein intends to build on the policies which the party embarked upon during its term in office.
"We don't need to reinvent the wheel. It is just probably to tweak and add because so many things would have happened with the economy and the various technological advances that we have made, it's always evolving."
The former Providence Girls' Catholic School student said she also wants to bring on board key people to lend their expertise.
"It is always great when you have a multitude of sound advisers. What this does is call the leadership into accountability. I am not afraid of being accountable."


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On Monday, June 27, Texas became the largest state to defund Planned Parenthood. The legislature passed an omnibus health bill that, among other things, will stop the flow of state money to the nation's largest abortion provider. Lucy Nashed, spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Perry, said, "The governor continues to champion the protection of unborn life in Texas."
And so he does. Gov. Perry recently signed into law House Bill 15, also known as the Sonogram Law, which requires abortionists to point out features of the fetus to the mother before the abortion and offer her a view of the ultrasound. Because many women go into an abortion thinking of their baby as a "clump of cells," even those women who decline to look at the sonogram image will be told that their baby has a heartbeat, a head, arms, legs, hands, feet. The truth will save many lives.
Of course, it's also possible women will sign an acknowledgement form, one of many, before the procedure, never having actually been given the information. But the Sonogram Law is a start, and we take what victories we get, knowing each one may save at least one precious life.
These victories in Texas are not small. Texas already has its own sort of happy notoriety as one of the more conservative and prosperous states in the Union. Often associated in the minds of Americans, for good or ill, with George W. Bush, oil money, and an in-your-face brand of rugged, gun-toting individualism, it makes sense that my home state would be among the first to do what we hope many will do: stop forcing taxpayers to pay for other people's elective abortions.
In response to news of the defunding, which is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Perry soon, social networking sites were flooded with hyperbolic rants such as the following:
"So much for cheap healthcare for women in Texas!"
"Now where will women get affordable birth control in TX? I sure hope all those pregnant teenagers choose adoption!"
"Rick Perry proves yet again he is not pro-life, he is anti-woman and anti-health care!"
And so on.
Of course, those of us who pay attention to facts know that this maneuver on behalf of the Texas legislature does not kick Planned Parenthood out of Texas. Would that we could! But no, it only stops the flow of state money to the organization.
Funnily enough, the people who screech that PP is the only place for women to get cheap healthcare – which is not true – don't seem to understand that other affordable women's health clinics, even those that provide abortions, could probably manage to become better known if they had anywhere near the budget PP has. We've been giving them about $100 million in federal funds per year, and their revenues are in the hundreds of millions. They must spend a good portion of this on PR, because I see their magazine ads every once in a while, and I rarely look at magazines.
As for the contention that PP is actually in the business of providing cheap birth control and healthcare, and that abortions are a sad but necessary service they would rather not provide… Well, it's hard for me to hear that without laughing out loud. Like Carol Everett and other abortion industry whistle-blowers have told us, birth control pills – usually low-dose – and condoms – usually cheap – are given to young people because abortion providers know eventually they will fail. The only surefire way of avoiding pregnancy is abstinence from sex, and you will never hear PP advocating such a thing. No, we must break down a young woman's natural modesty, fill her purse with Trojans and little pink compacts, tell her these things will keep her from getting pregnant, and then pat her hand and offer to "help" when she does get pregnant.
Indiana recently became the first state to defund Planned Parenthood, eliciting a strong response from the federal government. As other states follow in Indiana footsteps, the battle to defund PP is also becoming an interesting states-rights issue.
A friend of mine who has been heavily involved in the pro-life movement as a social worker for many years recently told me that if pro-lifers and anti-lifers were divided geographically the way they were during the struggle for – and against – the abolition of slavery, she could see it leading to another Civil War. But such is not the case. We're all mixed in together for this fight. However, states with pro-life legislatures and conservative majorities may find themselves locked in a struggle against the federal government for the right to decide for what their citizens should and should not be compelled to pay.
A couple years ago, I overheard two middle-aged career counselors in a public college – one black man, one white woman – discussing taxpayer funded abortions. "People may not like it," said the black man, "but it's the law. You gotta do what the law says."
I couldn't help but shake my head at the irony of a black man saying this. One hundred and fifty years ago, individuals broke the law to save his forefathers from slavery, torture, and death.
Just because something is legal doesn't mean it is right. Slavery is as old as humankind, but as we grew into a more moral, civilized society, we did what had to be done to eradicate it from our civilization. Now we have the opportunity to do the same thing with abortion, and the good people and lawmakers of states such as Indiana, Wisconsin, and Texas, must not back down from the inevitable fight.
UPDATE 7/12/11: Kyleen Wright at Texans for Life Coalition was kind enough to point out an interesting fact about the Sonogram Law of which I was not aware. In her words: "Just know, Kristen, that unless abortion advocates prevail in the courts, that sonogram HAS to be displayed where she [the mother] can see it – something we fought very hard for, even as we were attacked by friend and foe alike for it."
Kristen Walker is Vice President of New Wave Feminists. Her personal blog can be found here.
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Ransomware FAQs That You Need to Know
Ransomware is a malware that locks an infected computer or encrypts its files (converts the files into an unreadable form). It then demands a ransom from the victim to let go of the system or decrypt the files. The use of ransomware has been steadily growing over the past few years, with hackers significantly upgrading their tools for attacks. Below you will find seven ransomware FAQs you must know to prepare yourself for threats.
How long has ransomware been around?
It is often believed that ransomware is a new phenomenon. However, this could not be more wrong. The first usage of ransomware can be traced back to 1989. AIDS Trojan is known to be the first ransomware virus; it was created to target the attendees of a World Health Organization's international conference on AIDS. Although this malware was not technologically advanced and was taken down without much effort, it became the forbearer of all the ransomware families that followed.
What are the different types of ransomware?
There are two primary variants of the ransomware malware:
- File Encrypting Ransomware – encrypts the data (all types of files including pictures, word docs, spreadsheets, PDFs, videos, etc.) it can find on the computer that it infects.
- Screen Locker Ransomware – Locks the screen of the infected computer and renders it useless.
Incidences of file-encrypting ransomware are more common than screen lockers. This is typical because attackers want their victims to use their computers in order for them to pay to unlock their encrypted data.
How does ransomware spread?
The most commonly used method used by attackers to spread ransomware is through email. These emails often contain attachments that are ransomware malware. Visiting compromised and infected websites can infect the user's system with ransomware. When ransomware infects a victim's computer, it can remain dormant without ever alerting them of its presence. It is only when the ransomware displays its ransom note demanding a sum of money that the user will then realize they have been infected.
Are ransomware creators selective about their victims?
When it comes to trying to extort money out of people, anybody is a fair target. If you are using a computer and connect to the internet, then you too are a potential victim. And this could be a blogger sitting in a restaurant accessing the free Wi-Fi and working on a blog or a big retail organization.
Why is ransomware a difficult malware to handle?
What makes ransomware difficult to combat is the technology it uses to encrypt files. Earlier, more primitive ransomware families used an easy-to-break encryption method. However, modern-day ransomware uses a much more complex method to encrypt the victim's files. Here, criminals have two things – a public key for encrypting the files and a private key for decrypting the files. It is the private key that a victim needs to buy to decrypt the files. Without this key, the decryption is impossible.
Should you pay the ransomware's ransom?
It is strongly recommended never to pay the ransom as paying extortionists only encourages them to continue their malicious activities. On top of that, it is never guaranteed that you will actually get your files back even after you have met the ransomware's demands; after all, you are dealing with crooks with zero morale.
How to prevent ransomware?
Due to the fact that it is impossible to decrypt any files without the private key, preventing a ransomware infection is the only proactive solution to combating it. Below are some simple security measures to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks:
- Never open emails sent by unknown, unwanted or unexpected sources.
- Beware of phishing emails which try to bait you into clicking their links that lead to a website or to downloading an attachment.
- Always install security updates for your Operating System and programs on your computer. These updates fix security weaknesses and prevent malware from exploiting them.
- Regularly backup your files. Remember to disconnect the Internet when you are backing up on a hard drive. Unplug the drive before you go online again.
- Install an antivirus that can prevent ransomware from infecting your computer.


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Out from Springer Press!
Among the well known personalities of science there lies those who have labored quietly but have an equally interesting story to tell. This week, we take a look at Under the Radar, a biography of the first woman in radio astronomy, Ruby Payne-Scott out from Springer Press. Payne-Scott was born 1912 in New South Wales, and like many of her era, found that the advent of World War II enabled her to seek out positions formerly closed off to women. After the war, she secured a prominent position with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). She managed to get into radio astronomy in its infancy, working at some of the earliest radar sites that were just turning to post war astronomy at Potts Hill, Hornsby and Dover Heights. These were and are today in some very austere locations, and Ruby made good use of her bush-walking skills, tirelessly repairing and utilizing these early antennas throughout Australia. It was even interesting to note how often these sites were deliberately vandalized in the book, and how little, if ever, Ruby complained about her assigned tasks.
Though politically outspoken, Payne-Scott was also a first rate scientist, and one that also turned back to teaching in her later years. Most significantly, she was directly involved with some of the first ever analysis of radio outbursts linked to solar flare activity first recorded in 1946 from the Dover Height sea-cliff interferometer. Its interesting to note some of the future discoveries, such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and pulsars that they were moving toward in hindsight, but nevertheless laid the ground work for.
The book also tells the tale of Payne-Scotts role as an early advocate for womens rights. As a professional female scientist, Ruby was not allowed to publicly declare her marriage and still continue her line of work. Although known to her close friends, this led to her resignation from the CSIRO in 1951 under a change of new management. Payne-Scotts politics as a member of the Communist Party of Australia (she was referred to as Red Ruby behind her back) didnt endear her to many. Still, her tireless fortitude and motivation made her a first rate scientist, one who helped move the field of radio astronomy and interferometry into the diverse endeavor of today. An interesting anecdote: It is telling that many of the existing photos of the Payne-Scott show her eating, and its mentioned by the book that she may have had a habit of doing this as a form of efficiency! Certainly, thats a mark of someone whose life was perpetually in motion!
Unfortunately, Ruby-Payne Scott succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimers and passed away way too early on May 25, 1981 just three days before her 69th birthday. She would have been 100 next month. The book Under the Radar is a much deserved look at her life and times, and is an extremely through look at her background, her family, and the astronomy and physics involved in her research, definitely one worth searching out!
Next Week: We review the latest from Neil Degrasse Tyson with his newest book, The Space Chronicles!


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How did you get to know that you are going to Las Vegas to support Datavard team on SAP TechEd?
That's a good question. I was supposed to go there already last year, but my colleague went there instead. And this year simply my boss came over and told me that we were going to SAP TechEd and I was like, ok. I didn't put much thought to it, I was more focused on preparing the product demo that we were to present there and making sure everything works fine. Even when I was already in the US (I landed in Philadelphia first) I told my boss that it didn't seem to me like we were going to Vegas.
And your first impression of Vegas?
Casinos. Slot machines. Airport. Hotel. And I kept thinking of that demo we were supposed to present on Wednesday! So until Wednesday, my head was buzzing with things I still had to prepare and I didn't quite acknowledge the stuff that was going on around me.
So tell me about that game-changing Wednesday.
We woke up really early because we were participating in the 5K Fun Run – and I must admit, this was first time I was running through a shopping mall. But what really cracked me up was when we got to the escalator to cross the street and had to wait in a line! Overall, it was a good run just the morning hours were kind of tricky. Then we grabbed some breakfast and the demo time came. We got there a bit early to set everything up – we wanted to avoid what is typical for IT events, that all hardware just refuses to cooperate. I double checked the projector, the laptop and the back-up laptop, we did a dry-run… And in the end everything went smoothly! We got excellent feedback on it.
And what solution did you demonstrate?
Datavard Glue. It's a middleware for integrating SAP with Hadoop. It enables moving data from SAP to Hadoop and enriching it in Hadoop, as well as the other way round. The thing is that SAP is famous for using cryptic German abbreviations in naming of their fields or tables, so a regular data scientist without SAP background would have troubles with making sense out of it. Datavard Glue translates those structures into understandable data sets that are clear for everyone. It comes with a business process library which adds a semantic layer to it and groups data under specific categories, such us "vendor" or "customer". So you no longer have to play a detective and investigate which table includes what – selecting and moving the right data from SAP to Hadoop is much easier this way. During the demo we showed how this "translation" process looks like and what is the end result. Then we showed how Datavard Glue can be a part of the bigger picture by, for example, engaging behavioral analysis. We used Datavard Glue to replicate data from SAP to Hadoop, where we then built a simple application to look for data anomalies or suspicious activities. The last thing that we presented was combining SAP data with other data, such us traffic or weather conditions that can be later used for comprehensive reporting.
And overall, what are your impressions from the SAP TechEd show floor?
I attended a lot of interesting sessions, trying to get the most out of them also for our business. It was also super interesting to be at our booth and talk to customers, learning about their needs and how our portfolio can help them. This made me realize that I still have an area for improvement here, that I need to study our products and solutions a bit more to know how to best assist our customers, know our strengths and our limits. We also had this jump and run game there, the Vardi World – we had an internal competition going on and I scored the highest 😊 It was a cool thing to have at the booth, but maybe next time I'd promote it more. But overall, it was a great experience.
Was there anything that surprised you?
The keynote – Bjorn Goerke SAP CTO and President of SAP Cloud Platform, first came in the car from Back to the Future scene, and later the whole keynote started in the Star Trek theme, with demos presented by members of the Star Trek crew. The demos themselves were surprising, but let's stay down to earth and do some more research on them on our own. Other than that, I was amazed how the hotel was designed – that you didn't have the need to go outside. We were indoors for 14 hours and it all looked a bit like Venice. There was a canal with gondolas, artificial sky, and I had the feeling that I was actually outside while in fact there was no natural daylight at all.
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How much did you win then?
Nothing, I don't try my luck.
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Direction and Sound: Tina Gonsalves
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What are we talking about?
The visa bulletin for the month of March 2018. More specifically, the final action date which determines whether an applicant's priority date is current or not.
Is this for all green card applicants?
No, this concerns only applicants for U.S. family-based green cards who are not immediate relatives, and who were not born in (or chargeable to) Mexico or the Philippines (and India for F4).
What does the visa bulletin say?
For the month of March 2018, and for all countries except the Philippines and Mexico:
Can adjustment of status applicants use filing dates to file the I-485?
Yes, they can as stated by USCIS on February 21st, 2018. Except for F3, this is an advantage:
The first five months of the fiscal year (October 2017 to February 2018) have seen limited progression for F1, except for the month of January. March is another disappointing month, and it is hard to maintain belief in F1. You can check out the details of our F1 predictions.
Fiscal Year 2018 has been a solid year for F2A so far. March is another solid month, even if it is a bit below expectations. You can checkout the details of our F2A predictions.
The positive step forward that we witnessed in February is confirmed in March, and that is very good news for F2B. You can checkout the details of our F2B predictions.
Another month beating expectations for F3. The Fiscal Year 2018 is shaping up to be above average. We are likely to revise our prediction upward for F3 if the trend is confirmed in April. You can checkout the details of our F3 predictions.
After a very slow start of the fiscal year, the solid step forward in February is confirmed in March. Great news.. You can also checkout our F4 predictions.
All the questions in the DS-260, an online form used by the National Visa Center (NVC) to gather information about applicants for family green cards.
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