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Window On Washington - March 26, 2018, Vol. 2, Issue 12
Outlook for This Week in the Nation's Capital
Spring Break. Congress is on recess for the next two weeks while observing the Easter and Passover holidays. Both Chambers will return the week of April 9.
Gun Control. Following marches throughout the country this weekend, national gun control organizations say they have seen their membership and mailing lists skyrocket by double-digit percentages since the shooting. The groups are planning to seize the moment by registering participants to vote and encouraging them to elect like-minded lawmakers in November. The issue could be the key to victory for many Democrats in the midterms this year as multiple districts in the past few weeks have become either toss-ups or lean Democratic.
Last Week in the Nation's Capital
Congress Passes Budget Bill Just In Time to Avoid Shutdown: The $1.3 trillion bill, H.R. 1625, is stuffed with new cash for programs that President Trump and his Cabinet have protested — national parks, renewable energy programs, the Army Corps of Engineers — while delighting Democratic leaders. The bill broadly rejects the Trump administration's attempts to downsize the federal government and even surpasses former President Barack Obama's requests. Trump signed the bill into law despite threatening to veto it. The chart below from the National Journal details the increases by Department. (Politico)
Tax Reform
Congress Gives IRS $320M Funding Boost to Administer New Tax Law While Fixing 'Grain Glitch': The $320 million appropriation increase in the Omnibus was somewhat lower that the Trump administration's funding request of $400 million in extra spending for administering the new tax law, including money for updating the IRS's aging computer systems, some of which date back to the Kennedy administration. The bill also includes a fix to the so-called "grain glitch" to change a provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that had given a preference to farm co-ops over other agribusinesses.(Accounting Today)
ACA Market Stabilization Not Included in Omnibus: Of the $88 billion HHS appropriation, not a penny is going toward Obamacare. Congress is however extending oversight requirements on HHS regarding its administration of the health exchanges. Despite initial optimism from insurers, House leaders announced they were dropping the stabilization plan, hours after the release of legislative text from Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) and U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Ryan Costello (R-Pa.). (Modern Healthcare)
House Approves 'Right-to-Try' Bill Giving Seriously Ill Patients Access to Experimental Drugs: The House approved "right-to-try" legislation that would bypass drug regulators and give critically ill patients access to experimental treatments, a victory for Republicans after the same bill got sidetracked last week. Debate over the bill, which passed the House 267 to 149, pitted Republican lawmakers, President Trump and Vice President Pence against Democrats, patient groups and four former commissioners of the Food and Drug Administration. (The Washington Post)
Transit Spending Increased in Spending Bill: The $1.3 trillion Omnibus spending bill Congress offered renewed hope for transit advocates, who feared the steep cuts initially put forth in the president's budget proposal. The bill, which covers spending through the end of September, includes significant increases in transit funding. A number of programs received funding increases, including the Community Development Block Grant program, which many local governments have used to fund streetscaping, cycling, and pedestrian-friendly projects, received a significant boost, rising to $3.3 billion from the $3 billion allocated in 2017. Initially, President Trump's budget called for eliminating the program. (Curbed)
Labor and the Workforce
Spending Bill Prevents Employers from Pocketing Tips Under Tip-Pooling Rule: The $1.3 trillion spending deal released last Wednesday night includes language to prevent employers from being able to steal workers' tips under the Labor Department's controversial tip-pooling rule. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) reached the deal with Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to add a rider in the bill that amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to prevent employers, managers or supervisors from pocketing workers' tips regardless of whether they earn gratuities on top of a full minimum wage. (The Hill)
Is Tech Dividing America?: Economists broadly agree that technology will continue to be an engine of economic growth. But it also will upend old certainties about who benefits. Already, we can see a growing inequality gap, with winners and losers by region and workplace. The next wave of changes, handled badly, could make this gap even more extreme. (Politico)
Frustration Mounts as Dodd-Frank Rollback Stalls: Banks and credit unions desperate for regulatory relief are ramping up pressure on House Republicans to quickly pass a bill easing Dodd-Frank banking rules. The Senate earlier this month cleared a bipartisan bill that would exempt dozens of lenders from stricter federal oversight, sending it to the House. The measure is a longtime goal of Republicans and the financial services industry. But Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is keeping the bill off the House floor until senators agree to add on a slew of banking reforms that have passed the lower chamber. Senators are resisting any changes to the bill, arguing their bill is the result of hard-fought negotiations and the best chance for sweeping bipartisan reform of Dodd-Frank. (The Hill)
Perry Testifies Before Senate on FY19 Budget: The Department of Energy's proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 includes steep cuts to renewable energy, research and carbon capture programs, but Secretary Perry could not find a bad thing to say about those initiatives in his appearance before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week. When Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the ranking member on the committee, referenced planned cuts to the DOE's 17 national laboratories around the country, Perry said a reduction in funding would not impact their operations. (Utility Drive)
Omnibus Rejects Big EPA Cuts, Hikes Energy and Interior Funds: Energy and environmental programs are boosted in a massive fiscal 2018 funding package that reverses years of mostly austere federal spending. Leaders and appropriators hailed the bill as a series of compromises made easier by a budget deal earlier this year that gave Congress a combined $200 billion more in discretionary spending in fiscal 2018 and 2019. (E&E News)
Goodlatte Subpoenas DOJ over Clinton Investigation, McCabe Firing: The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for records connected to the FBI's 2016 investigation of Hillary Clinton — as well as the internal report that led to the ouster of former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) revealed the subpoenas last week, citing a frustratingly slow pace of cooperation from the department. (Politico)
DOJ to Ban Bump Stocks: The Justice Department is proposing rule changes that will effectively ban bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like a machine gun. In February, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Justice Department to make the regulatory change. (Reuters)
Science at Department of Energy Gets Large Increase in Final 2018 Appropriations: DOE's basic research wing, the Office of Science, gets a 16% boost, to $6.26 billion, in a 2018 omnibus spending bill passed by Congress this week. In contrast, last May President Donald Trump's administration had proposed a 17% cut in its budget for the fiscal year that ends on 30 September. (Science Magazine)
Trump Moves to Ban Most Transgender Troops: President Trump issued orders to ban transgender troops who require surgery or significant medical treatment from serving in the military except in select cases — following through on a controversial pledge last year that has been under review by the Pentagon and is being fought out in the courts. The memorandum, which drew swift condemnation from gender rights groups, states that while the secretary of defense and other executive branch officials will have some latitude in implementing the policy. (Politico)
Appropriations Bill Provides Increase for DOD: The bill contains $700 billion for defense spending for fiscal 2018, plus another $10.1 billion for military construction projects and $185.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Each is a substantial increase over fiscal 2017 spending, and above what mandatory budget caps would have allowed before lawmakers reached a new budget deal in February. The defense spending portion of the bill includes $589.5 billion in the base military budget and another $65.2 billion for overseas contingency operations. It features a 2.4 percent pay raise for troops (which began in January), a 21 percent increase in both defense research and development (to $89.2 billion) and procurement (to $144.3 billion), and $238 billion for military operations and maintenance, almost $1 billion more than what the White House had requested. (Defense News)
Labor and Workforce
Fiduciary Duties: A Bigger Concern Than Ever?: Two recent court cases bring benefit plan fiduciary duties back into focus. With the risk of large financial liability, class action lawsuits and lots of negative publicity, these cases offer a reminder to keep your fiduciary house in order. ERISA fiduciary duties are among the highest level of care that exists in US law, and carry personal liability. Many employers realize only too late that this is a problem best addressed with preparation and planning. (Clark Hill Insight)
CFPB Deferment of Enforcement Authority to States Will Lead to Increased Scrutiny: At a recent gathering of states attorneys general, Mike Mulvaney, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB" or "Bureau") indicated his preference that they take the lead on the enforcement of consumer protection laws along with state regulators. According to Acting Director Mulvaney, "States know best how to protect their own consumers". This approach marks a stark contrast from the previous regime at the CFPB. Historically, under the CFPB's previous director, Richard Cordray, states often took a back seat to the CFPB on enforcement actions. (Clark Hill Insight)
NASA Receives $20.7 Billion in Omnibus Appropriations Bill: A final fiscal year 2018 spending bill released by House and Senate appropriators March 21 would give NASA more than $20.7 billion, far above the administration's original request. The omnibus spending bill, completed after weeks of negotiations, restores funding for Earth science and education programs slated for cancellation by the White House and includes additional money for the agency to build a second mobile launch platform for the Space Launch System. (Space News)
House Members Call on Senate to Confirm Bridenstine as NASA Administrator: A letter signed by more than 60 House members calls on the Senate to advance the stalled nomination of fellow congressman Jim Bridenstine to be NASA administrator. In the March 20 letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), the House members, led by space subcommittee chairman Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), argued that the impending retirement of Robert Lightfoot as the agency's acting administrator "makes it all the more critical" the Senate act on the nomination. (Space News)
Section 232 Tariff Exclusion Process Explained: On March 19, 2018, the Department of Commerce ("DOC") published a notice of interim rules for requesting exclusions from the new Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. These tariffs, 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, were proclaimed on March 8, 2018 by President Trump under section 232 national security provisions and went into effect March 23rd. (Clark Hill Insight)
Trump Appoints New CDC Director: A leading AIDS researcher will be the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal government's top public health agency. Dr. Robert Ray Redfield Jr., who rose to prominence in the 1980s as a top researcher into the emerging AIDS epidemic. Redfield, 66, is a medical school professor at the University of Maryland, where he co-founded the Institute of Human Virology. He has extensive experience treating HIV patients as well as heroin addicts and has been praised for his work in Maryland on the opioid crisis. (CBS News)
Trump Unveils Opioid Plan: President Trump spelled out in new detail several steps he favors to fight a U.S. epidemic of opioid abuse, including the execution of drug dealers, a proposal that has gained little support from drug abuse and judicial experts. At an event in New Hampshire, Trump said that he was working with Congress to find $6 billion in new funding for 2018 and 2019 to fight the opioid crisis. The plan will also seek to cut opioid prescriptions by a third over three years by changing federal programs, he said. (Reuters)
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Our next cleanup is Friday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. at Harrier Meadow in North Arlington.
This beautiful 70-acre natural area (see photo above) took a wallop from Hurricane Sandy, and we are trying to return the site to a semblance of normal.
Work crews have cleaned up much of the Phragmites debris, called "wrack," and left it in huge piles for removal, but much of the site is still strewn with litter of all sorts — and that's where the Meadowlands Commission and Bergen County Audubon need your help.
Our next cleanup after Harrier Meadow is Sunday at 10 a.m. at Mill Creek Marsh.
More information and a larger view of Marco's photo follow.
We will be picking up trash and recyclables – glass bottles, metal cans and plastics.
You might even find neat stuff like this (see photo at left.)
Participants must wear work gloves and protective clothing and footwear and sign a liability release.
The release will be available on Friday and Sunday, and is also ready for download now (upper left-hand corner of the blog).
The Meadowlands Commission is providing coffee and doughnuts to volunteers.
Directions to Harrier Meadow are listed on the left-hand side of the blog.
Participants must be at least 16 years old; 16- and 17-year-old participants must have the liability release signed by a parent or guardian.
If you would like to receive an e-mail notification of future cleanups, or get more information, please e-mail the NJMC's Jim Wright at email@example.com. Also e-mail Jim if you plan to participate in either cleanup so he can plan accordingly.
If you've got a laptop, might check out Marco's photo, enlarged… (Thanks, Marco! The blog really doesn't do justice to "narrow" landscape shots…)

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The San Francisco Chronicle obtained a copy of the video shot sideways with a handheld camera hidden in a key chain last February.
In the video, former CNET commander Norman Wielsch is in the red t-shirt and private investigator Christopher Butler is wearing black. They allegedly stole the meth from a police evidence locker and sold it to the informant at Butler's office in Concord.
Wielsch and Butler were arrested the next day. Both have pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges and are awaiting trial.


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Bill Graham is located at 99 Grove St
Nights Open
Varies depending on events
Built in 1915 as part of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium derives its name from the late impresario Bill Graham, who began the rock 'n roll movement in San Francisco in the 1960s. The historic building has hosted a multitude of significant cultural events, including the Democratic National Convention in 1920, a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. to the NAACP in 1956, and served as the Golden State Warriors' home court from 1964 to 1966. President Barack Obama was a guest of the venue both in 2007 and 2012 for campaign speeches, and the Dalai Lama offered two days of teachings in 2007. As the exclusive promoter, Another Planet Entertainment manages the building with respect to its rich history and keeps the venue active with hundreds of concerts and special events. Past concerts include performances by the Grateful Dead, Elton John, Sam Smith, Swedish House Mafia, Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Janet Jackson, Phish, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Tool, Bruno Mars, Zedd, Bette Midler, Juanes, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.
Insider Tips
- There is an outdoor smoking section that you can access adjacent to Polk Hall.
- Coat check is available for $2.
- Most events are 18+.
General Information
Where is Bill Graham Civic Auditorium located?
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is located at 99 Grove St.
How much is cover charge at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium does not charge cover. Events are pre-ticketed.
How long will I have to wait at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Expect to wait anywhere from 20-40 min depending on when you arrive.
When is Bill Graham Civic Auditorium open?
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is open whenever there are shows. If you were looking for a more traditional nightclub instead of concert hall, check out our list of San Francisco clubs.
What are the best nights to go to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Nights with the most well-known artists playing are the most popular.
What is the dress code at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Strict dress code is not enforced.
How much do drinks cost at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Expect to pay $12 for drinks.
What kind of music do they play at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium features all types of music, depending who's in town.
What items are allowed in the venue?
Factory sealed water bottles
Personal food items
Empty Camelbak
Empty refillable water bottle
Personal sized bags, purses and backpacks
Personal cameras
Totems (no taller than 6ft. and no thicker than 1/2 inch; made of light material such as swim noodles, foam, cardboard tube, fabric, yarn, light plastic, balloons, inflatables)
What items are prohibited in the venue?
Objects that can be used as projectiles, such as glow sticks and Poi Balls
Illegal substances
Alcohol (sold inside the venue)
Posters or Signs Larger than 8.5″x11″
Wallet chains or spikes
Professional video or audio recording equipment, including GoPros
Weapons of any kind
Professional still camera with detachable lens
Selfie sticks or handles
Tablets and iPads
Glass bottles, containers or cans
Laser pointers
Large banners or posters
Skateboards, scooters or personal motorized vehicles
Pets (with the exception of service animals)
Can I buy tickets at the door on the day of the event?
As long as the show has not sold out, tickets will be available at the venue Box Office that opens two hours prior to show time any night there is a show. Some shows sell very quickly, so we recommend that you buy your tickets ahead of time.
They accept cash, American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa at the venue.
When can I pick up my Will Call tickets?
The Box Office opens 2 hours prior to show time on the night of the show and is located at the front of the venue at 99 Grove Street (closer to Larkin Street). Bill Graham requires a photo ID for all ticket pickups and they recommend that you bring the credit card you used to purchase your tickets.
Can I get a refund or exchange my tickets?
All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges unless a show has been postponed or cancelled.
My General Admission ticket has a row and a seat number on it. Is my seat assigned?
Nope. The row and seat number on your ticket are only there for inventory purposes. For General Admission events, you are welcome to grab a spot on the floor or a seat upstairs as you please.
I can no longer attend the show. How do I transfer my tickets?
You are welcome to give your hard copy or printable tickets to those attending in your place. We recommend that you also provide those attending in your place with a copy of your photo ID, as the Box Office is only able to assist the original purchaser via Ticketmaster in the event of any issues.
Are there any opening acts at the show?
Any support acts will be listed on Bill Graham's website. Support acts are often added close to the show date, so make sure to check back often.
How can I meet the band?
Bill Graham does not offer backstage access for events, though occasionally a radio station or an artist's fan club will have meet and greet opportunities available.
What are acceptable forms of ID for an 18+ or 21+ event?
The acceptable forms of identification are government-issued photo IDs (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, etc..) that clearly has your photo, name and birth date. A student ID is not an acceptable form of identification.
Where can I find a list of upcoming events / DJs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium?
You can download the Discotech app to see upcoming events, and book tables for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Also find upcoming events for nightclubs with a guest list.


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if you build it, birds will come
I haven't had my own outdoor space in twelve years. I had Fort Greene and Prospect park. I had the Brooklyn Bridge, the Promenade, Washington Square and Central Park. None of these disappoint. But I fancy myself a gardener since I grew up with chores like:
1. pick a bucket of weeds
2. rake a pile of leaves
3. plant the box of marigolds
4. spread two wheelbarrows of mulch
My Grandfather, who my sister and I call "Papaw", always took enormous pride in his yard. A corner lot, his yard on Gatesway Court held court. People called him "the yard man". He spent hours outside everyday and his yard reflected those hours. Papaw had his own pace. He didn't just stop to smell the roses, he made friends with them and helped them grow.
I went to Sunset Nursery to look for the inhabitants of my new garden in Los Angeles. I walked the leafy aisles and some brave souls volunteered their lives. At the checkout, I noticed bird feeders. I bought one that looked like a mason jar, filled it and hooked it to my central tree. For two weeks, I watch the jasmine start to wrap it's fingers around the chain link and the fern fronds open, but no birds. I mean not a single vist; not even a fly by.
"Am I doing something wrong? The birds aren't coming" I said to the manager at the nursery. The salt and pepper haired, twinkly eyed manager smiled at my seriousness, "You're welcome to return the feeder if you're dissatisfed, but give it time, they will find the food. Give them a chance."
In the car driving home, I finsihed listening to a podcast on dark matter. Don't ask; I still don't know what dark matter is but I loved listening to physicist Lisa Randall hypothesize. She and her team of scientists at Harvard build a theory based on faithful observation and big ideas and then grow the hypothesis with the assumption of success. If their experimentation disapproves their hypothesis, they still end up with an illuminating conclusion.
My hypothesis: my garden and my feeder will not attract birds because I didn't do it right. I predict my own failure a lot. I wonder why. It makes feel more serious, more scared than my nature. All that dread about doing it wrong and sure enough, a week later, the birds came. They now come in busloads. Our garden is Woodstock for birds. They are eating us out of house and home. The plants are happy too.
Papaw would like my garden. Everything in it, the wings, the water, the sun, the dirt, the ants, the sticks all say what Papaw would say: enjoy your life, you are doing fine.


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probably has enough on his plate, as his current musical "Hamilton" is a massive hit on Broadway, but director J.J. Abrams revealed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday that Miranda also helped him with music for a specific scene in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Abrams told Fallon that while he was seeing "Hamilton" with his son, Miranda came up to him during intermission (he was not performing that night) and jokingly said to Abrams, "If you need music for the cantina, I'll write it."
What Miranda didn't know was that Abrams really did need music for the cantina scene he has in the movie, as the legendary composer on the film, John Williams, focused more on the film's score.
"So I end up e-mailing Lin Miranda and I say, 'I know you were kidding, but if you actually want to write this music, I'm actually working on something.' And he said, 'I'll drop everything!'"
Abrams and Miranda sent back and forth music files, which included Miranda singing and playing instruments. A version of that collaboration between the two, Abrams said, is now in the movie.
Watch Abrams on "Fallon":


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Live Ledge #214: 1980
By firstname.lastname@example.com on October 16, 2015
Live Ledge goes back to 1980 for two hours of punk, post-punk, and every other form of alt-rock from that year!
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Live Ledge #139: Bye Bye Phil
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A little tribute to Phil Everly, plus some more new releases and blog finds!
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Live Ledge #86: Chuck Berry's Belated Birthday
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Health issues prevented me from celebrating Chuck Berry's 86th birthday on October 18, so we celebrated it tonight with rarities and great cover versions.
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Rural Ledge-ucation #59: Weddings Stink!
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It's wedding season, so here's 90 minutes of songs that should give you silly people second thoughts about making this awful decision!
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Rural Ledge-ucation #49: Happy Birthday Nick Lowe
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What started out as a collection of punk-era singer/songwriters turned into something completely different.
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The Cursed Series
Eternal Curse
The Cursed Series Book 1
by Kara Leigh Miller
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
After pulling the plug on her mother's life support, seventeen-year-old Chloe Madison moves to live with relatives she hardly knows. Her new hometown in the Adirondack Mountains is barely more than a pinpoint on the map, but it's shrouded in deadly secrets and strange family legends. Chloe is determined to keep her head down, finish high school, and get the heck out of there. Until she meets the enigmatic Trent Halstead. Something intriguing hides beneath his quiet self-assurance and hero hair. Maybe there's something—or someone—worth sticking around for after all.
But when a rash of unsolved murders leaves two of Chloe's classmates dead, she begins to suffer from disturbing hallucinations that build to the horrifying image of Trent as a murderous vampire. With nowhere else to go, she's stuck in a town she hates, surrounded by people she can't trust, and she's pretty sure she's going to be lunch.
If all that isn't bad enough, Trent is hiding a lethal secret, besides the whole immortal bloodsucker thing. He's the not-so-proud owner of an ancient, family curse—no Halstead will ever know true love—and he's desperate to find a way to break the curse. Could Chloe be the key to his happiness or just another secret Trent wished he never unlocked?
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Eternal Choice
The Cursed Series Book 2
Forced to move to California with her father, the same man who abandoned her ten years ago, Chloe is once again starting over. Only this time, she has a perky new stepmom and an annoying baby brother. To make matters worse, the sea of snobby rich kids at her new prep school pretend she's invisible. As if all that wasn't bad enough, she has this gnawing sensation that she's forgetting something important.
And then Trent Halstead crashes back into her life, bringing with him everything she's forgotten and the devastating news that there's a coven of witches after her, and no one knows why—until Chloe discovers the answer in a box of old family photos. Now, she's keeping a secret that could save Trent's life. There's just one problem: his salvation will come at a cost. Her destruction. And that's a price she's not sure she's willing to pay.
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Eternal Bond
The Cursed Series Book 3
Chloe is in a fight for her life. Literally. Held prisoner by the Rose Coven, they are desperate for her to break the curse and restore the magical balance, but Chloe adamantly refuses—until a nearly starved Jax Halstead is tossed in the room with her. Now, hanging on to her humanity might be next to impossible.
When one act of mercy creates an unbreakable bond that threatens to destroy everything she's ever wanted, getting away alive—and still human—is more important than ever.
Once freed, her love and devotion to Trent is at war with the bond she shares with Jax, a bond that's only growing more intense by the day. And now she must decide which is stronger. All while navigating her senior year of high school, college applications, and waiting for the Rose Coven to return. If that isn't bad enough, Isach Zoya is back. He knows the truth, and he's watching her every move. What else could possibly go wrong?
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Eternal Love
The Cursed Series Book 4
As if having an unbreakable bond with Jax isn't hard enough, Chloe's now forced to work with him on a major school project, and the more time they spend together, the stronger the bond becomes.
Fighting it will most certainly drive her mad. But if she ever wants to have a future with Trent, she has no choice but to resist. Unfortunately, any hope she has of ever becoming a vampire and spending an eternity with Trent hangs on breaking the bond, which is an impossible feat.
Until an unlikely source offers them a solution to their problem. There's just one catch—in order to fully break the bond, Trent's immortal life will be linked to her mortal one. And with two of the most powerful covens in the world hellbent on killing her, the decision is a no-brainer. Not even the promise of eternal love is enough to make Chloe risk Trent's life.
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4 Gang 2 Way 20A Vertical Plate Dolly Switch in Aged Brass from Forbes and Lomax
£142.82Ex. VAT
(over £100+VAT, applies to zones A&B only , £6 +VAT otherwise)
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This is the Forbes and Lomax V4GTW/OLB, a four gang vertical toggle switch - 4 gang 20A two-way dolly switch coming in aged brass, manufactured by Forbes and Lomax. It comes on a twin plate mounted vertically on the wall.
The Forbes and Lomax Aged Brass finish has been designed to look beautifully antiqued upon installation and has been left unlacquered to patina even more over time. Alternatively, it can be polished to bring back some of the shine.
The real beauty of this finish from Forbes & Lomax lies in the mellow aged look of the brass, as though it has been an original part of the interior for many years. The toggles, dimmer knobs and push buttons are supplied polished but unlacquered, providing a subtle accent to the more muted finish of the plates.
About the Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switches
- The Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switches are On/off Switches available in 2-way, Intermediate and double pole versions.
- Retractive dolly switches can be used as dimmer controllers when connected to a dimmer pack or dimming system. 2-way-and-off switches can be used to operate blinds.
- The Forbes and Lomax dolly switches can be mixed with Button Dimmer Controllers on the same plate, however, they can not be combined with rotary dimmers.
- The Forbes & Lomax dolly switches are available in: the Invisible Lightswitch® Range, the Antique Bronze Range, the Stainless Steel Range, the Aged Brass Range, the Unlacquered Brass Range, the Nickel Silver Range, and the Verdigris Range.
Forbes and Lomax 4-Gang Dolly Switch Vertical Plate - Specs
- It is a four-gang dolly switch - vertical plate, twin size - rated at 20A each, two-way toggle switches, for wall mounting.
- The Forbes and Lomax Dolly Switch Conforms to BS EN 60669 - 1: 1999 when assembled to the appropriate plate and grid and installed correctly. ASTA Certificate No: 16240
- All Forbes and Lomax dolly switches require British standard 35mm deep flush wall boxes (to be ordered separately).
- Voltage: 250V AC, 50Hz
- Current rating: 20AX
- Terminal capacities: 4 x 1mm2 (Flex), 4 x 1.5mm2 (Solid), 3 x 2.5mm2 (Solid), 2 x 4mm2 (Solid), 1 x 6mm2 (Solid).
- Ambient Operating Temperature: -5 degrees to +40 degrees Celsius
- IP rating: IP2XD
- Max. installation altitude: 2000m
- No. of operations: 10.000
- Dimensions: 146mm x 86mm.
About the Forbes and Lomax Aged Brass Finish
- It can be left unlacquered to patina over time.
- It can be polished to make it a little shiny.
- It has a mellow aged looking brass as if it was part of the interior for many years.
- Toggles, dimmer knobs, and push buttons are polished but unlacquered.
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Mesmeri LED: thanks to the new LED power supply technology and to the use of LEDs specifically designed to be used in non-SELV circuits, for the first time the traditional halogen sources can be replaced with the new and extremely performing LED technology.
The LED module used in this fitting allows a significant lumen output (min. 2400 lm), with suitable colour temperature (3000K) and good chromatic output (CRI 80). Furthermore, this fitting does not require the use of bulky and aesthetically invasive power devices.Its sophisticated power supply system drastically reduces flickering effects reported in similar solutions involving the rectification of alternating current power supplies. Also it guarantees good efficiency levels and a lamp life expectancy equivalent to the LEDs in use. Material: aluminium
Artemide, one of the global leaders of the residential illumination sector, is always synonym with design, innovation and made in Italy.


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BYOB Orlando is a series of one night gallery exhibitions featuring explosions of light and movement by local and world renowned digital artists, designers and filmmakers.
This is a pop up projected experience that includes animated GIFs, motion graphics, interactive installations, video shorts, and more.
BYOB Orlando is a collaborative effort by curators Nathan Selikoff and Michael Forrest.
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These DIY Donut Sandwiches Are 100% Vegan
Imagine a joint where you can walk in, be greeted by a friendly, smiling face, and then build a beautiful vegan donut sandwich that would make even Jennifer Lawrence cry. Well stop imagining, that place exists, and luckily for Jennifer, it's located in the City of Angels.
Created by Mark Trombino, Donut Friend was designed to be a donut lovers paradise where customers can create any type of donut sandwich concoction possible. "You just walk down the line and describe your donut and we build it for you," Trombino told Thrillist, "any donut you can imagine." And while most donuts may not be the most health-conscious treats around, Trombino has created an entirely vegan-friendly menu. "If I could make vegan donuts that taste just as good, then why wouldn't I just have them all be vegan?" said Trombino.
If creating your option is too overwhelming, Donut Friend has some serious ready-made options to make things easier. The Jets to Basil features a glazed donut covered with vegan cream cheese and a schmear of strawberry jam, which then gets topped with a vanilla glaze, balsamic reduction, basil, and a fresh strawberry. For a chocolate fix, the S'Morrissey donut starts with a chocolate cake donut filled with chocolate glaze, which then gets topped with marshmallows, torched, and finished with a chocolate glaze and a dusting of graham cracker crumbs.
Check out the video above to learn why you need to get your DIY donut on ASAP.
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23 November 2011
First of the Season (Old Favorites)
here, here, and here, here too...and those are just the instances comitted to the internet). Big fat wool to keep us warm, bright yellow to remind us that the sun doesn't stop shining in the cold, even if it does set much sooner.
Happy Autmn, everybody...finally!
24 November: Correction, "Autumn".
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Autumn? At least, that's how we spell it in England. Or, is it just a typo?
- November 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM
- Giuseppe said...
That's how we spell it in America, too. Unlike the English, we sometimes make minor typographical errors. Its one of the reasons we fought for independence.
- November 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM
- francis jones said...
the brittish are cuming the brittish are cuming
- November 24, 2011 at 7:10 AM
- JKG said...
Her, her! God bleed America!
- November 24, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Jho78 said...
Ha! Take that, John Bull!
- November 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM
One never knows with Americans; what with the missing "u" in Aluminium.
- November 24, 2011 at 1:41 PM
- Roger v.d. Velde said...
I love chunky, grey flannels. I've been wearing them for about a month now since autumn began properly here.
Anonymous 2, you shot yourself in the foot there; it's the second 'i' which is missing from aluminium.
- November 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM
LOL. Quite right Roger. I was wondering if anyone would notice!
- November 25, 2011 at 1:14 PM
When do we get a post on the tab collar?
- November 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM
- Nick Rossi said...
For the record, I completely copped this while dressing for Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws. Thank you!
- November 26, 2011 at 7:09 AM


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Title: Trickiest Job
Author: Cleo Peitsche
Publisher/Year:Pouch Productions 3/13/15 2/17/15
Length: 77 pages
Series: Executive Toy #4
Lindsay has never been so alone in her life.
After a private investigator exposes her, she's on the run once more. Her bottomless bag of tricks is empty, and she's filling it to the brim with regrets and mistakes.
As danger builds, Lindsay can't stop thinking about her dominant bosses. Maybe Romeo, Hawthorne, and Slade could save her.
Maybe… if they could find her.
My Thoughts
I really love this story and i'm really curious as to where it's going. We know that there's still so much more to Lindsay's story than what she's told the guys so far and i can't wait to see what the juicy bits are. I think that the fact that there are 3 very dominating men in her life now, there will be enough safety and security for her to open up and let them help her out.
So where we find ourselves in this next installment is that Lindsay has run away from the guys if you recall and that she's not in Millford Crossing, the town that she grew up, in the hopes of seeing her sister, yet she seems to be tooscared to really go to the mansion in case her grandfather is there and sees her. that would be bad.
So we are with her while she's holed up in hotel, hiding out and trying to bide her time, all the while she's saddened that none of the guys have reached out to her and she's even more upset that she's feeling sad about that too.
It's only when there's an emergency with Bandit, the cat that Hawthorne rescued for her that things take a turn. She's forced to reach out to get the name of Hawthorne's sister, and well, you can only assume that once contact is made, the men will come swooping in and take control again. I think that the best bit here is that you just don;t know what that will mean for Lindsay and what she'll have to give up in the meantime.
The nice thing about this short novella installment is that we get to the crux of a few things. We slowly see that barriers are coming down and we see that there's still a chance that she'll open up to the men even if they prod her. In return, they offer to give up some information about themselves too so that it's a semi-even trade, and i think that it's only going to make their relationship stronger – assuming that they are able to repair it. and that's still to be seen.
As we have come to expect from Ms. Peitsche, we get some GREAT scening. while it's limited here in this 77 page installment, what we do get is great. It's the mix of Naughty BDSM and group activities that i don't know what i'd do without when i read her series. While it's not my personal thing, the way that it's written is still hot and you can see that there's such chemistry between these 4 that you can help but be intrigued and turned on.
So with that thought, i'll leave you and i guess well just have to wait and see what's next. i think that their relationship is getting to a point where it's got to take a big leap or things will fall apart, and then there's the tension of grandfather and what it is that he has over Lindsay and vice versa. so…..Enjoy!


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There is an epidemic of anxiety in western society, but fortunately there are also lots of books and other resources around to help deal with it. Here is another useful one, packaged like a picture book but including crystalline illustrations by Sophie Standing to help illustrate its points. It's a book you can get through in a couple of hours but then read over again to help absorb its tips and explanations much better. It's also ideal to give to others: it could never hope to cover all the anxiety territory but there are many many ideas that will make coping much easier.
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This is a guest post from Jon Robertson with a chickpea salad recipe by cookbook author, Robin Robertson. Jon is the founder of Vegan Heritage Press. He also blogs recipes and emergency preparedness tips, at Vegan Unplugged.
A combination of chickpeas, beets, and pineapple, this refreshing vegan salad delivers great nutrition while it lights up your taste buds. The vibrant pink color is ideal for springtime meals. The flavor of the chickpea salad (and the color) intensifies after an hour or two, so plan to make this ahead of when you need it and refrigerate until serving time.
Because the recipe is from my emergency pantry cookbook, Vegan Unplugged, it can be quick and easy to make using only pantry ingredients. Of course, the recipe is outstanding if you make it with fresh pineapple and roasted fresh beets, but if you don't have time to roast beets, look for vacuum-packed fresh cooked beets in the produce department of stores such as Trader Joe's. They're not as flavorful as roasting your own from the raw state, but they're superior to canned.
The versatility of this dazzling chickpea salad also extends to how and when you serve it. For a festive brunch, serve it in a glass bowl alongside a platter of roasted spring vegetables and a savory pie. For a casual day in the park, pack it into a Tupperware bowl to enjoy with a leisurely picnic. The choice is yours.
Special Diet Notes: Beet and Chickpea Spring Salad
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.
- 8 ounces roasted fresh beets or other cooked beets, peeled and cooled if roasted
- 1½ cups cooked or 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1½ cups diced fresh or canned pineapple, juice reserved
- 1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil (such as grapeseed, rice bran or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon sugar, or sweetener of choice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cut the cooked beets into ¼-inch dice and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add the chickpeas and pineapple chunks.
- Drizzle on about ⅓ cup of the reserved pineapple juice, the oil, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.


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Where is Noah's ark?
No North Pole pick up service
Icebergs and snow drifts
senryu by M. Nakazato LaFreniere
Heard Noah's Ark would take us down south to warmer climates. Rumor was it was going to rain for 40 days and 40 nights — I wish! It's been snowing here like always.
Yeah, the drifts get a little high but that's usual this time of year. Ocean is rising a bit too but that's just making the fishing easier, right, Bear?
I sure wish we could find that boat! I heard it was warm and cozy there with all the animals' body heat in the hull.
The ark probably couldn't make it past the icebergs. Kayaks are better for these waters.
Oh well, we better go meet up with the unicorns. They said they found a nice cave that the yeti's agreed to share. Okay, guys, one more cup of coffee and we can get going.
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Every year I say I'm going to have more than just my traditional black wool trench coat and I utterly fail at changing this. Well, not this year! I'm determined to find a coat or coats that are wallet friendly, warm, cute and a little bit trendy. If you're anything like me and want to put that dreadful fleece jacket away that you so quickly go for or give your wool coat a rest, then this post is for you. Here's a sneak peak at what I've come across in my search for my next jacket. I think I may be in trouble!
Jessica Simpson Coat
Hooded Toggle Wool-Blend
Sale Price: $159.99
From Day to Evening Peacoat
Price: $88.00
(I tried this coat on yesterday in black and loved it! I should probably go back and get it.)
Double breasted Jacket (LOVE!!)
Price: $39.95
Coffee Shop Junior's Tweed Coat
with Stand Up Collar
Price: $59.99
Where do you find your cute coats for the cold season?


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The new Aston Martin Vantage. It has been a long time since the Vantage was originally introduced. Aston Martin aimed to capture the Porsche 911 market with the Vantage. I assume that they thought making a car louder would convince Porsche 911 owners to buy an Aston Martin. However, things did not go as planned, and Vantage never managed to capture the Porsche 911 market as they wanted to. On the other hand, the Vantage was a smaller scale version of the DB9. Furthermore, the Ford divorce put financial pressure on Aston Martin, and the Vantage couldn't keep up with the Porsche 911.
A few days ago, Aston Martin revealed the second-generation Vantage. This time, it does not have a significant design resemblance to the other Aston Martins. It actually looks like a Tesla from the front. Despite this resemblance, the new Vantage shares the same engine as the Mercedes AMG GT. In case you wonder how could this happen, the Mercedes-AMG is helping Aston Martin! This is probably because soon Daimler AG will buy Aston Martin and it will become part of the Daimler group, and use all the Mercedes-Benz engines and telematic systems. They will be great for Aston Martin, because the Aston Martin's technology is stuck in early 2000s!
The new Vantage did not change this tradition. It does not offer any significant or ground-breaking driving assistance systems. Yes, it is a light car, and the drive train is designed by ex-Lotus engineers. It still offers a manual gearbox. However, the era of making a loud engine has passed.
Unfortunately, Aston Martin can't sustain their business with the "We are luxury and we ignore technology" approach. The new generation will not buy their cars. People look for driving assistance systems, pre-crash systems that can sense a crash before it happens, semi-autonomous driving. I have told this to people in the automotive industry and they always ignore it.
Vantage is not that bad. It offers 100% locking rear-differential and torque vectoring via braking (a similar technology is used in Fords). The weight balance is perfect at 50:50. The rear positioned ZF eight speed automatic makes for the perfect weight balance. The Mercedes-AMG source engine offers great performance in terms of fuel economy. However, I couldn't see any driving assistance system information in the press release. Actually, Aston Martin said that the Vantage is iPod compatible. iPod is technically out of production now, only iPod Touch is available!
Yes, the Vantage looks totally different from the outside to the inside. The interior does not share the clean minimalist design of the other Aston Martins, and is designed more aggressively. The exterior design is a reflection of the Vantage, and does not look like the other Aston Martins.
Aston Martin is experiencing the confirmation-bias issues faced by all the other luxury brands. They still wish to resist the changing world, and assume that people are happy with this. However, the world is changing very rapidly. Tesla just announced an electric powered coupe that can accelerate to 100 km/h in 1.9-sec! And one that costs a fraction of a Bugatti. We use smartphone more than anything else. We live in smart buildings and the luxury car world is trying to send emails using typewriters!
I really want to see a Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe-based Aston Martin.
The Aston Martin Vantage is powered by a 4.0-litre, 510PS/685Nm twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an eight-speed ZF transmission. The maximum speed 314 km/h. It goes from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
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An eye problem that develops when the optic nerve is damaged over a long enough period of time. People with glaucoma usually lose side vision, but also can lose straight-ahead vision if glaucoma is left untreated.
Who does it affect?
Usually, people are more at risk to develop glaucoma as they mature. African-Americans, Asians, and people with a family history of glaucoma are more at risk. Although glaucoma usually develops slowly over time and is painless, it can sometimes start suddenly with sharp pain and nausea.
How is it treated?
Glaucoma cannot be cured; however, in most cases, it is controllable. Our doctors use drops, lasers and occasionally surgery to control eye pressure and minimize or prevent damage from glaucoma.


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Suppose that your salary is 10,000 rubles a month. This number will be divisible by the first fraction. Since your salary is your entire income for the month, we will take it for 100 percent. This number will be a divisor of the first fraction. So, the first roll - 10000/100. Make a fraction with your numbers.
You need to calculate the tax that will be withheld from your paycheck per month. The tax to incomes of physical persons in our country is 13 percent. This number will be a divisor of the second fraction. And since the amount deducted from you tax we don't know, let's call it "x". The number "x" is divisible by the second fraction. So the second fraction is x/13.
Make proportion, that is, write both the fraction and put between them a sign of equality. Our proportion of 10000/100=x/13.In order to solve the proportion, you need to multiply the end members proportions and share them on the remaining member. For example: x=10000*13/100. Hence, x=1300. This is the amount of tax withheld from you in a month with an income of 10,000 rubles. Decide your proportion.


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Here in Fleet we seem to be getting off quite lightly again, because for most of the day the temperature has been above zero, and a lot of the snow has melted already. I still don't expect to be doing much gardening this weekend though.


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Daily Message - Get Some Exercise
"As your body becomes stronger, you begin to feel stronger in all ways.
The fairies know the importance of physical activity -- they play, dance, and run around daily to keep themselves in good physical shape. Moreover, they know that exercise is the secret to lasting energy, health, and happiness. It's a wonderful stress reducer that can improve every area of your life, including your career, finances, and relationships. You drew this card because your body is crying out for cardiovascular or muscular stimulation. If you ask the fairies, they help you find the time and motivation to exercise in fun ways.
Additional meanings for this card: Do something physical today. Take a cue from the fairies and take dance lessons. Exercise outdoors in nature to benefit from the fresh air and sunshine (as well as increasing your connection to the fairies!). Do yoga, tai chi, or other Eastern exercise techniques, Exercise with your children or other loved ones. Join a sports team to meet new friends. Say positive affirmations to, and about, your body." (pulled from the Magical Messages from the Fairies oracle deck by Doreen Virtue)
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Duke University has finished its investigation of protein engineer Homme W. Hellinga but has declined to make the results public. Hellinga, a professor at the University's Medical Center, retracted two high-profile papers about computer-aided enzyme design in February 2008, after others were unable to reproduce the results (C&EN May 5, 2008, p. 40). In July 2008, at Hellinga's request, Duke opened an inquiry into the work and Hellinga's actions in connection with the retractions.
Results from the confidential review "have been discussed with Dr. Hellinga and the University has taken appropriate action to address any concerns identified," Michael J. Schoenfeld, Duke's vice president for public affairs and government relations, says in a statement.
Hellinga declined to discuss the case. "The University's policies and federal law concerning the investigation of any allegation of scientific misconduct provide absolute confidentiality to the participants," he says in a statement.
The federal Office of Research Integrity (ORI), which conducts oversight reviews of investigations on NIH-funded work such as Hellinga's, did not make a finding of misconduct in the Hellinga case, and consequently any information about the case is confidential, says ORI spokesperson Ann M. Bradley.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which also funded Hellinga's research, notified Duke on December 10 that no further investigation on the case was required on its behalf, says DARPA public affairs officer Eric T. Mazzacone.
"While I am glad that Duke has reached a conclusion in the Hellinga matter, I am disappointed that the findings have been kept secret," says Louis Metzger, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, who as a Duke graduate student delivered a petition requesting an investigation of Hellinga. "By failing to publicly address Hellinga's scientific and ethical culpability, Duke Medical Center administrators do not inspire confidence in their privileged stewardship of federal research funds, or in their promotion of responsible conduct in research."


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In late 2017 we shipped the Flex-Eboard as part of our kickstarter launch. Soon after we introduced the Max-E 2.0 which uses the Flex-E battery case but a single motor. Rather than this being a single motor Flex-Eboard it was an upgrade to the Max-E as it used the thinner trucks, single motor, Max-E deck but just the Flex-E battery case. The Max-E 2.0 was born and it was the sleeker slightly faster version of the Max-E.
Here is why we will no longer be stocking the Max-E 2.0 once these have sold out…
Speed, Power and Range.
When it comes to eboards, speed, power and range are usually the 2 deciding factors that customers want. With a single motor you can get up to decent speed but of course this takes longer and the single motor isn't as good at powering up hills or for heavier riders. Typically with the Max-E 2.0 customers have loved their time with it and as a first board its a great piece of kit. But 2 months down the line we usually get the phone call or email asking if it can be upgraded to dual motors. We see it in the same respect as buying a new faster car. For the first month its brilliant and much better than your old car, but as time goes on and you get used to it you start looking at the model up for some extra oomph.
For this reason, we will not be introducing a single motor version of the Flex-E 2.0, Urban 80 or Urban Kick. The weight saved and cost reduction arent worthwhile for the power that you lose and for heavier riders in hillier areas like a lot of the UK, power is a must.
Another point is that with single motor braking the braking distance is increased as well as a small safety element. We encourage riders to learn footbraking and with a single motor eboard, if a belt were to snap then you would need ot freewheel to a stop or footbrake.With a dual its extremely rare that both belts would snap, unless of course you ride through a pile if glass or lava of course!
The Max-E and Min-E will be discontinued once we have sold out our current stock. So from 2019 the Slick Revoution Lineup will be the Flex-E, Flex-E 2.0, Urban Kick and Urban 80. All to our own design and specification with no more single motor eboars in the lineup. So just a heads up!
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A photoessay by Lenny Bernstein and Darryl Fears emphasizing climate and weather extremes:
Another year of extreme weather brought the Philippines a super typhoon and the United States the widest tornado ever observed, deadly wildfires, severe drought and killer floods. President Obama released his plan to battle climate change and its impact on people and wildlife, but the warming planet passed another troubling milestone as heat-trapping greenhouse gases continued to accumulate. Here is a look back at some of the most significant events to affect the environment in 2013.Having two zeros makes a number more ominous, because we have five fingers on each hand? If we thought in binary, would we need to wait until 512 ppm to be unsettled?
1. Recorded carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached the unsettling milestone of 400 parts per million on May 10, a level of the heat-trapping gas unseen for 3 million to 5 million years...
2. A rare EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla., on May 20 killed 25 people, injured hundreds and obliterated more than 1,000 homes along a 17-mile path of destruction...
Unmentioned is the fact that overall tornado activity activity in the United States is near a record low.
3. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal in June to protect both captive and wild chimpanzees under the Endangered Species Act threatened to end their online trade and use as medical lab specimens.That's good. But I do worry that without a reason to keep chimps alive, their number will dwindle significantly.
4. President Obama unveiled his long-awaited climate action plan on June 25, ordering the Environmental Protection Agency to propose limits on carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal- and gas-fired power plants. He also said he would approve the Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry crude from Canadian oil sands fields to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico, only if it did not "significantly exacerbate" climate change.And electricity prices have started to rise in response to the lack of supply as utilities have begun to close coal fired plants before the end of their useful life. The supply will, ultimately be made up with natural gas, but in the meantime, the market disruptions cause prices to rise. And the Preznit is playing politics with the Keystone Pipeline, pure and simple.
5. Severe, widespread flooding in Colorado killed five people and prompted the biggest civilian airlift since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.Yep, there's always bad weather some where: "There's hurricanes in Florida, and Texas needs rain"
6. It's "extremely likely" that humans are the main cause of global warming, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said on Sept. 27.Unfortunately for their story, the world hasn't actually gotten any warmer in the last 17 years or so (depending on which temperature data set you use), so does that mean that humans are the main cause of climate stagnation?
7. The Yosemite Rim Fire was scary not only because it burned for two months ending Oct. 25 and ranked as the third-largest wildfire in the history of California, a state that has seen its share of monster burns. It followed a giant Arizona wildfire that killed 19 elite firefighters, the Granite Mountain Hotshots, in June. On top of that, it followed what meteorologists say was the driest year ever in California, where Death Valley tied the record for the highest temperature ever in June, 129 degrees. Los Angeles and San Francisco posted their driest year on record...I lived in California long enough (23 years) to watch the wildfires denude the Santa Monica Mountains more than once (literally, the window in our front room overlooked them). Drought and wildfires are a way of life out west. And no mention of 10,000 record cold weather records set in winter of 2013.
8. Haiyan, dubbed a "super" typhoon, struck the Philippines on Nov. 7 with sustained maximum winds of 195 mph and gusts of 235 mph, one of the most intense storms in modern times.And still it was one of the least active years for Atlantic hurricane activity on record.
9. Moose were eaten alive by ticks, two subspecies of butterflies in Florida disappeared, frog and amphibian populations plummeted, and a new study showed that crabs will super-size in the coming years by ingesting increased carbon in oceans.
10. Wildlife poachers kill millions of animals each year, but this year was especially deadly for African elephants and rhinoceroses, whose tusks and horns are valued for carvings and traditional medicine.That sucks, but I'm shocked that they didn't find a way to make that happen due to global warming. It's certainly less reach than the "giant crabs" story. Here's a hint. Civilized people in wealthy countries with a good energy supply rarely resort to killing elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns.


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Global Garden Workshop - November 2013
Global Garden Workshop
South Dublin County Council in collaboration with Trócaire are hosting a workshop on local action making a global impact. Participants will engage in conversations and exploration of global and local issues around soil, water, seed and food production.
Contact: Maria Finn or Sandra Hickey, Social Inclusion Unit
Tel: 01 4149270/ 086 3803060
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English for high achievers in the academic and professional world
Cambridge English: Advanced is an in-depth assessment of a learner's ability and fluency at Level C1. The qualification for high achievers who have ambitions for undergraduate or graduate-level study, or working at a professional or managerial level.
The exam empowers learners to follow any undergraduate academic course, participate with confidence in academic tutorials and seminars, carry out complex and challenging research, and communicate effectively at managerial level.
Cambridge English: Advanced has been updated for 2015 with a number of significant changes. The exam is now 45 minutes shorter and the Reading and Use of English papers are now combined. The Writing and Speaking papers also have new tasks. However, the exam remains at the same level and retains the same language and skills coverage as the previous version.


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The no. 2 Lady Barons pulled off the comeback of the season to win their first conference championship with a stunning five set upset of host and no. 1 Penn St.-Altoona, 19-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-22, and 15-9.
"The girls walked out onto the court for that fifth game and they just had the sense that they knew what to do," Head Coach Kelly Herrmann said. "They knew they had to control, be aggressive but limit their unforced errors. That's exactly what they did in the fifth game."
After struggling in the first two sets, Herrmann challenged the hitters to be more aggressive while playing as if there was nothing to lose. Junior outside hitter Dani Link took the challenge to heart and turned her performance around after a shaky start, leading the offense with 16 kills and 14 digs.
"Dani just turned her match around, struggled a little bit early," Herrmann said. "All of a sudden, she just started putting the ball down."
While Link's performance in the final sets was incredible, the key to the Lady Barons' comeback was the on-court energy of freshman right side hitter Bella Wedig. Wedig was prepared to come into the match at a moment's notice despite seeing irregular playing time throughout the season and was able to provide some defensive stability. Wedig finished with 11 digs.
"I had been telling Bella to be ready for the last three matches," Herrmann said. "I said to her yesterday that she might be the one to come in and win the match for us. Bella is a competitor. I am so thankful to have her on the team."
Wedig added, "My goal was just to play for my girls and to play for God. I knew, coming in, that was ultimately our goal. For me, all I wanted to do was play for my girls, do what I could for them."
Also solidifying the Lady Barons defense was junior libero Sam Kelly, who was named on the All-Tournament team at the end of the match. Kelly's outstanding defensive effort was also key to keeping the Lady Barons in long points during the later sets, finishing with a season-high 30 digs.
"Sam's defense was phenomenal," Herrmann said. "She comes up with balls that nobody else could get to, and their offense stretches you out. They are going corner to corner; they tip short. They really challenged our defense, but Sam was the queen out there tonight."
Winning the conference championship has been the goal for the Lady Barons since the first day of the first year as full members of the NCAA but having that championship come in the fourth year meant something special to the team's two seniors, setter Amy O'Keefe and right side hitter Jackie Zucco. O'Keefe had 34 assists and was also named on the All-Tournament team.
"We talked about it, especially over the last couple of weeks, that we wanted to win it for Amy and Jackie," Herrmann said. "Amy's leadership on the court and Jackie's leadership off the bench is all crucial to our win. I'm just so happy for those two because they couldn't be more wonderful women."
Despite winning the conference championship, the Lady Barons season is not over yet, as they received an automatic bid to the NCAA Div. III tournament.
"It's exciting to be in the NCAA tournament," Herrmann said. "We are building a program here at Franciscan, so this is exciting. We are going to prepare the best we can and play our best match. You see, when we play together and focus on each other, good things happen."
The Lady Barons will take on an opponent to be determined in the first round of the NCAA tournament Nov. 14th.


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Alsalamu alaikum,
Today we had a great day alhamdulilah!
Writing: Students wrote sentences about Muslim Manners in their notebooks and they drew a picture and coloured it.
Math: We did some addition and subtraction by using sticks and circles and number lines.
Art: Students learned more about Pointillism. They finished painting their flowers using dots.
We ate fruits and vegetables and they were DELICIOUS!
Homework: Pray
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Fridays are all about podcast links here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week's links including a look at the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The biz
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy talks crisis investing with Dan Rasmussen of Verdad Capital. (investorfieldguide.com)
- Tim Ranzetta talks with Jonathan Clements about investing in tough times. (ngpf.org)
- Ted Seides talks with Greg Fleming is the founding CEO of family office Rockefeller Capital Management. (capitalallocatorspodcast.com)
- James O'Shaughnessy talks with Madelaine D'Angelo, Co-founder and CEO of Arthena, the first quantitative investment firm for art assets. (directory.libsyn.com)
- Adam, Rodrigo spoke with Ben Hunt, pre-coronavirus. (investresolve.com)
- Preston and Stig talk value investing with Vitaliy Katsenelson. (theinvestorspodcast.com)
Panic with friends
- Howard Lindzon talks venture with Fred Wilson. (howardlindzon.com)
- Howard Lindzon talks with Brad Feld about operating through a panic. (howardlindzon.com)
- Howard Lindzon talks with Covid-19 and China with Bill Bishop. (howardlindzon.com)
- Shane Parrish talks with Balaji Srinivasan about potential second and third-order effects from Covid-19. (fs.blog)
- Dave Chang on how Covid-19 is devastating the restaurant industry. (theringer.com)
- Russ Roberts and Tyler Cowen talk all things coronavirus. (conversationswithtyler.com)
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Brent Beshore discuss discuss the various impacts that COVID has had and may have on both small business and the private equity investing community (investorfieldguide.com)
- Dr. Laurie Santos talks with Ethan Kross about coronavirus and social isolation. (happinesslab.fm)
- Tim Ferriss talks with Jack Kornfield about dealing with Covid-19 anxiety. (tim.blog)
- Social distancing is going to have real economic and emotional costs across America. (freakonomics.com)
- Brian Koppelman talks with Seth Godin. (overcast.fm)
- Reid Hoffman talks with Matt Mullenweg about making remote work, work. (mastersofscale.com)
- Dan Harris talks with Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter about how to get work done at home. (radiopublic.com)
- Barry Ritholtz recently spoke with Cristiano Amon, president of Qualcomm to talk about how 5G is the most significant advance since we moved to digital from analog mobile calling. (ritholtz.com)
- Vijay Pande, Julie Yoo, and Hanne Tidnam talk about the future of telemedicine. (a16z.com)
- Tim Ferriss talks with Lori Gottlieb author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone." (tim.blog)
- Dan Harris talks with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang about the dangers of overwork and burnout. (tenpercent.com)
- Brett McKay talks Churchill and the Blitz with Erik Larson author of "The Splendid and the Vile." (artofmanliness.com)
- Marc Maron talks comedy and hip-hop with Utkarsh Ambudkar. (wtfpod.com)


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In this CD Pandit Jog has rendered six short compositions of classical and folk melodies. This recording is a delightful blend of ragas.
Raga :Jhinjoti ; Teental (16 beats) ; Time : 13:30
Jhingoti: The beauty of this melodious raga lies in its simplicity. It utilizes all the notes and use komal Ni. This is a supportive raga of the Thaat Khamaj. Elaboration of this raga is normally restricted to the lower and middle octave. The time of rendering is the second quarter of the night.
Aroha (Ascending) : SaReGaMa Pa Dha Ni Sa ; Avaroha (Descending) : SaNiDhaPa MaGaReSa
Raga : Kalawati ; Teental (16 beats) ; Time: 11:24
Kalawati: Raga Kalawati belongs to the Thaat Khamaj.It is a Audava raga and employs komal Ni. the rendering time is midnight.
Aroha: SaGaPaDha NiDhaPa DhaSa ; Avroha: SaNiDhaPa GaPa DhaPa GaSa
Raga : Arabhi ; Teental (16 beats) ; Time: 11:51
Arabhi: This melody has been created by blending ragas Durga and Bilawal.
Raga : Gaur Malhar ; Teental (16 beats) ; Time : 12:14
Gaur Malhar: This is a seasonal raga in which the traditional compositions describe the advent of the rainy season or monsoon. It is a sampurna raga and employes both the komal and Suddha Nis. This raga belongs to either Kafi or Khamaj Thaat based upon two schools of thought: Khayal singers use Suddha Ga and Dhrupad singers use both the Suddha and Komal Gas.
Aroha: Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa ; Avroha: SaNiPa MaPaGaMa ReSa
Purbi Dhun ; Kaharwa (8 beats) ; Time : 11:42
Purvi Dhun: This melody has been derived from popular folk tunes of Utter Pradesh in North India. This particular composition is a mixture of several ragas and thus conjures a very special mood and flavor.
Bhairavi Dhun ; Dadra (6 beats) ; Time : 12:26
Bhairavi Dhun: This devotional melody is based on raga Bhairavi. Raga Bhairavi is a sampurna raga. With the exception of Ma, all other notes are komal making this raga very soft and pleasent.
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Continues Spanish III, First Semester. Students continue to advance their reading, speaking, and writing skills.
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The driver of the truck that plowed into a limo bus carrying Tracy Morgan and several others pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in court on Wednesday, June 11.
Kevin Roper appeared in Middlesex County Superior Court in New Jersey at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday afternoon to face charges of vehicular homicide and assault by auto in the June 7 crash that killed James McNair and injured Morgan and three others. According to NBC News, Roper did not speak during the arraignment and was released on the $50,000 bail he posted following his arrest over the weekend.
In a criminal complaint, police alleged that Roper had been awake for more than 24 hours at the time of the accident. His truck—a Walmart vehicle—slammed into Morgan's limo bus, causing a six-vehicle pileup on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Comedian McNair, 63, was killed in the crash, and Morgan was hospitalized in critical condition. He's currently convalescing at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he is being treated for several injuries, including a broken leg, broken femur, broken nose, and several broken ribs. He's expected to remain in the hospital for several weeks.
"There has been no change in Tracy's condition," his rep told Us Weekly in a statement on Tuesday, June 10. "He remains in critical but stable condition."


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This cactus died probably because of over-watering, one of the pitfalls of using a planter or pot without drainage holes. With this experience, I might invest in a drill specifically designed for drilling holes in ceramic materials.
I am quite depressed…. So, I researched a bit. I want more replacement plants, the ones that are hard-to-kill and can thrive indoors or shady areas.
Below is my 'plant wishlist'.
for lucky indoor plants:
- Lucky Bamboo (from dracaena genus)
- Hawaiian Ti Plant (I already one variety of this)
- Money Tree (Pachira)
- Jade Plant
- Snake Plant
for outdoor plants, I want:
- White clover
- Basil
- Jasmine
- Rosemary
- Hibiscus
- Roses
- Agave succulents
- African Violets
- Vietnam Rose
Other plants:
- Song of Jamaica
- Song of India
- Bromeliad
I chose not to show you photos of the plants I listed above. Just wait and see my future purchases.
On the other news, I will be launching a gardening blog next month. I will be hosting a contest, too. Watch out for it, guys!
Happy Gardening!


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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Autumn Spandana
THE soothing sanity and blitheness of completion,
The pomp and hurried contest-glare and rush are done;
Now triumph! transformation! jubilate!
Walt Whitman
Life is both dreadful and wonderful.
Thich Nhat Hanh
...was inspired to pick up a book called Adventures of Maqroll, by Alvaro Mutis, after seeing it mentioned in Yoga Bitch...(though, as it turns out, I got the wrong book...a sequel, I think, but that's okay)...(everything's a sequel and prequel to something or other, I suspect)...about an old-time wandering adventurer, doing' his thing in the modern world.....inspiring, predictably enough a wanderlust in me...
...but, then, that's typical for this time of year...the time for hunkering down, preparing to hibernate...a resistance to natural cycles I suspect may be every bit as natural as the cycles themselves...
...right now feeling ponderous and creative, if not with any particular object...wanting to be an adventurer of the mind, but with mundane work that needs to be done, in the service of bills that need to be paid......always that conflict between practical matters and the passions...vocations and avocations...and how easy to get stuck in the middle, not doing much of anything, stagnating...though that, too, might be one essential half of a pulse...spandana...
... have some tentative plans to get away this winter, along with the requisite financial insecurities making those inadvisable...and, anyway, right now they all seem so tame...not like working on tramp steamers of dubious legality or in haunted coal mines where I'll have traumatic experiences that'll leave me in the kind of deep, romantic despair nobody describes quite like those great Latin American writers, who understand so well that life is unspeakably funny and unbearably sad at the same time...
4 comments:
- Lydia said...
Nice post, highly suitable for my own mood. I really understand that pull away from "mundane work that needs to be done" and am feeling such ennui. A break away would do the trick. Since that's not in the cards for me I strongly urge you to carve out that special time for yourself. Do it if you can. Then tell us about it!
- November 17, 2011 at 3:59 AM
- the walking man said...
You could always occupy something or somewhere and get a riot stick in the head, that is an adventure if you've never done it before. Or swear at a cop for giving you a done nothing ticket so he can cuff you and take you to the alley precinct before booking you. I have all kinds of adventures that go against the cycle if you need more suggestions.
- November 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- Meredith LeBlanc said...
Goal: attention to passions, less to detail of the mundane variety...
- November 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM
- Kate said...
"right now feeling ponderous and creative, if not with any particular object...wanting to be an adventurer of the mind, but with mundane work that needs to be done..."
I feel like I'm in that same spot. I just finished a 6 month long work project and a 4 month long school project, though, so much more creative time that I am putting to good use!
- November 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM


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Surprise amazo news: The Witcher is coming to Netflix as a TV show. The series will be based on Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski books, rather than the game but I'm sure right now everyone's got CD Projekt Red's game firmly in their mind.
Don't get your hopes up for any crossover though, CD Projekt Red seem excited but, by the sounds of things, isn't uninvolved. Speaking to Radek Grabowski from the studio, I was told that the team "wish this project all the best and are looking forward to watching the series on Netflix!"
How much of the game influences the show, if at all, remains to be seen. Author Sapkowski has stated the show will be an "adaptation of my stories, staying true to the source material and the themes that I have spent over thirty years writing."
Executive producers for the show Sean Daniel and Jason Brown talk about how the original stories "follow an unconventional family that comes together to fight for truth in a dangerous world." They also describe The Witcher's characters as "original, funny and constantly surprising," suggesting we'll see a focus on ensemble as the games - so Triss, Yennefer, Dandelion etc - but potentially with less of a focus on a playable Geralt.
Casting for that lot is going to be amazing, so throw your suggestions into the comments. I'm going to call Alexander Skarsgård now for Geralt.


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Workplace Harassment: Why Women Don't Speak Up?Lina Jackie
A research done at the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that 98% of organizations have harassment policies at their workplace. Despite this, there has been an increase in harassment cases when it comes to women. Even recently, we have seen many celebrities and big guns speak out about the women harassment with a campaign METOO. However, not all or even majority of the women don't speak about this.
Reasons Why Women Don't Speak Up?
When it comes to the reasons, we have a lot of causes why women don't speak up about the harassment cases in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report noted that over 75% of employees don't speak up about harassment in the workplace. According to them the following are the main reasons:
They Don't Want to Seen as Victims or Attention Seekers:
First, the women don't want to be seen as the victims of sexual or any kind of harassment. They also believe if they speak up about this, people will call them attention seekers. This hurts most of the women and they never talk about it even if they continue to face at the workplace. This seems to be a valid reason. Even when, recently, many women came up with allegations of harassment against celebrities and male actors, people called these women attention seekers.
They Fear Of The Humiliation They Will Face:
A second reason is the fear of humiliation. Our society doesn't accept what women say and when it is about harassment, people are not ready to support women. They are made silent or told to not speak about it because it will bring humiliation to them. They will also face problems at the workplace when they will level such allegations against their colleagues. They will have to prove all this and it is a time taking process.
The Time It Will Likely Take Including Follow:
The third reason is the time required for follow up. When a woman puts allegations against a co-worker or colleague for harassment, she is required to provide evidence and prove it. This takes a lot of time. The matter goes to the court where she has to hire lawyers or legal assistants to prove her case. All this is hectic as well as expensive so most of the women choose to be silent about harassment.
They Don't Want to Face the Consequences:
Certainly, there are consequences of every action. When a woman has harassment allegation against a colleague, this is her action. The reaction from other workers and people at the workplace might be dangerous and harmful for her. She will not be supported. Some people may stop talking to her and she will feel alone. Even she might get fired from the job. Many women don't want to lose their jobs because they have no options or alternatives to their jobs.
No Moral Support from the Colleagues:
This is the last thing that happens to a woman when she speaks up about the harassment at the workplace. Many times, the bosses and managers are not willing to cooperate and favor them. It has also been seen the bosses and managers were involved and how can a woman complain about the boss and who she will? Colleagues and workers in the office might not be supportive. She will be left without moral support and this can hurt her.
Sometimes the Company Culture is a Problem:
A report by Forbes pins down that most of the women who face harassment at the workplace doesn't want to speak to the bosses and managers because they don't trust them. In bigger companies, the HR department deals with such matters and the women have no trust in the HR persons. This happens when the culture of an organization is weird and strange. The culture that doesn't support or accept such allegations is not favorable for women to speak up about these issues.
What to Do Now to Stop Harassment at the Workplace?
Despite the fact many women have spoken up about it, there has been no improvement in this regard. Many directors, editors and managers of media houses and other organizations were fired on harassment cases filed by women and co-workers. Still, we are waiting for the time when women will face really safe and secure at the workplace.
There is a genuine solution to deal with harassers at the workplace. They should be monitored. Employee monitoring is a trend, most of the people at the workplace use their phones, texts, calls or even online messengers to talk to the colleagues. Women said they received text messages showing harassment but now the messages have been deleted. When there is no record, a woman can't prove her case.
All such women should use a BlurSPY cell phone tracker to track call logs, messages and other details of the people who are causing problems for them. Even the managers or HR department can use an employee monitoring app to spy on the staff and keep checks on their online and phone activities. This sort of spy app for employee can solve most of such issues and women will feel powerful when they will have proofs against the harassers.