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Creating an Intimate Marriage
Jim Burns (Bethany House Publishers)
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CBN.com Too many couples settle for mediocrity in their marriage, when they would never settle for second best in other areas of their lives, says marriage and family expert Jim Burns. A marriage that is a true union of souls – a connection of love, respect, romance, and spiritual oneness – sounds like a fairy tale. But it's possible to build such a relationship, Burns says. His book, Creating an Intimate Marriage, shows couples how to bring back the AWE – Affection, Warmth, and Encouragement.
Showing affection, warmth, and encouragement to one's spouse may sound like a no-brainer. But with so many demands on their time and energy, husbands and wives often neglect their relationship, Burns says.
A one-time workaholic whose affair with his job created a crisis in his marriage, Burns developed these principles with his wife, Cathy. They instituted a three-point plan: a non-negotiable date night each week; being away from home only three nights a week; and giving Cathy veto power over Jim's schedule. Another couple may need a different plan, with five, ten or twenty agreed-upon principles. The point is to be intentional about marriage – make it a top priority, Burns says.
Here are ten strategies from Burn's book that can transform your marriage.
1. Adjust your attitude. You might not be able to change your spouse, but you can change yourself.
2. Show affection and warmth. Simple gestures can change your spouse's mood and the atmosphere in your home.
3. Offer encouragement. It takes nine affirming comments to make up for one critical comment. If you are like most people, you owe your spouse a boatload of encouragement. Watch for opportunities to give your husband or wife an affirming word.
4. Give sexual intimacy the time and attention it deserves. Are you too tired to work on this? Then your priorities are in the wrong place. Find at least two hours per week to spend on romance and intimacy. And flirt with your spouse—remind him or her that you're attracted to them.
5. Make friends with your spouse. The basic principles of friendship apply to marriage, too: friends tend to have more patience with each other; they extend grace, forgiveness, and kindness towards one another; and they have fun together.
6. Schedule (yes, schedule!) more fun in your marriage. Look for creative date ideas—don't just go out for dinner and a movie. Your willingness to put some thought into enjoyable, out-of the-ordinary things to do together will speak volumes to your spouse.
7. Practice "thank therapy." Sit down today and list at least twenty reasons why you are grateful for your spouse.
8. Accept that not all problems are resolvable. Some problems will always be in our lives in one form or another. Find a workable solution you can both live with.
9. Nurture spiritual growth. Start by praying daily for your spouse and your relationship. Besides attending worship services together, develop a regular time to practice spiritual disciplines such as devotions, bible study, prayer, and reading.
10. Review and renew your marriage vows. Vow renewal ceremonies are often more meaningful than the wedding. Reviewing and renewing your vows will move you toward spiritual intimacy—as you read over your vows, you will be surprised to see how often the AWE factor is present in the words, symbols, and the ceremony itself.
Article courtesy of DeChant Huges Associates, Inc.
Adapted from Creating an Intimate Marriage by Jim Burns, Copyright 2006. Published by Bethany House Publishers. Used with permission.
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14 MULTIPLYING OUTTHE DISTRIBUTIVE RULEm(a + b) = ma + mb "To multiply a sum by a number, That is called the distributive rule. m multiplies a, then it multiplies b. We say that we have "distributed" m to a and b. (Compare Lesson 9 of Arithmetic.) Example 1. 2(x + y + z) = 2x + 2y + 2z. We have distributed 2 to x, y, and z. We have "multiplied out." Example 2. 3x4(x2 − 5x + 1) = 3x6 − 15x5 + 3x4. That is,
Whenever a power of x is the multiplier—3x4 is the multiplier—and it multiplies powers of x, then always add the exponents. Problem 1. −1(a − b + c − d) What will be the effect of multiplying by −1? To see the answer, pass your mouse over the colored area. Every sign will change. −1(a − b + c − d) = −a + b − c + d It follows, then, that we may change all the signs on both sides of an equation. This equation
Theoretically, we have multiplied both sides by −1. Problem 2. Multiply out.
g) 2xy(x2 − 3xy + y2) = 2x3y − 6x2y2 + 2xy3 h) −4xy2(x3y − 6xy2 − 2x + 3y + 1) = −4x4y3 + 24x2y4 + 8x2y2 − 12xy3 − 4xy2 Problem 3. Multiply out and simplify, that is, add the like terms.
A sum by a sum (a + b + c)(x + y + z) First distribute a to x, y, and z. Then distribute b. Then distribute c. (a + b + c)(x + y + z) = ax + ay + az + bx + by + bz + cx + cy + cz. Problem 4. Multiply (p − q)(x − y + z). Observe the Rule of Signs (Lesson 4). (p − q)(x − y + z) = px − py + pz − qx + qy − qz Example 3. Multiply out (x − 2)(x + 3). Simplify by adding the like terms. Solution. First distribute x, then distribute −2:
The student should not have to write the first line above, but should be able to write the second line -- x2 + 3x − 2x − 6 -- immediately. (In Lesson 15, we will see a more skillful way to arrive at the answer.) Vertical multiplication, as done in arithmetic, should be avoided. It is all right, perhaps, when algebra is a terminal course and the teacher is interested only in getting students to pass a test, skill not being an issue. But for students who will continue on to calculus, it will be a habit difficult to overcome. The student will never see vertical multiplication in any calculus text or any physics text, and the student conditioned to seeing vertical multiplication will find those texts difficult to read. The teacher who allows vertical multiplication does not do those students any favor. The same can be said for teaching any method for solving equations other than transposing, and the general method of inverse operations. Problem 5. Multiply out. Always simplify by adding the like terms.
Problem 6. Multiply out.
Notice: Upon distributing −4, we have anticipated the like terms by aligning them. However, that is not strictly necessary. Problem 7. Multiply out.
Note: The effect of multiplying by x is simply to increase each exponent by 1.
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NPR business news starts with a dent in Toyota's safety ratings.
The 2013 Camry from Toyota - one of its best-selling models - received a crash-test rating of poor today from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That's a nonprofit group backed by the insurance industry. This is a big change from last year. The 2012 model had received top marks from the group. But we should stay this time the organization implemented a more stringent frontal crash test. Toyota's 2013 Prius V also received a score of poor. Only two cars received the top rating of good, the Honda Accord and the Suzuki Kizashi. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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After getting my first job through Andrew, I came up with an adaptation to the adage (as well as an awesome tongue twister):
It's not "It's not what you know, but who you know", but "It's not what you know, but who you know who knows what you know"
The key change is the emphasis on capability is conferred to the person referring you rather than being left out altogether. In practical terms this means that people will only refer others that they believe will be capable for the job. This is because if the other person fails at the job, that reflects poorly on them as a referrer.
Since my first job, I have only had one of around 30 that I have needed to go through an interview process. The rest have been through referrals by people who "know what I know". Now they don't know all the things I know, but they know capability. They know that I have succeeded in the past with a similar task and should also be able to succeed in the prospective task, or that I have as much chance as any of completing the task, and the level of security in a known quantity is enough to make the appointment over other potentially more qualified applicants who are unknown.
So what of University then? Why bother going to uni or learning anything for that matter if it's all about who you know? Well, completing university demonstrates a couple of things to your peers, rellies and friends:
- You are interested in a specific field of work / study more than other areas
- You are skilled enough to complete a degree
- You can persevere enough to complete a degree
- You now have a skillset in that field to complete most tasks.
University also offers a fantastic place to establish a network of people doing other disciplines that now "know what you know". They know what it was like to go through Uni and what the end skillset is likely to be. They know what YOU were like going through Uni.
By the time you realise this it's probably too late. The networking gained at Uni comes into play after you leave, and is more or less irreversible. If you were a slacker through Uni, most of your peers would be hesitant to recommend you for fear of you not fulfilling the task when there's money on the line.


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Falling in Reverse Releases New Album Release Date and New Single
The SoundChick Playlist:
(Changes weekly on Spotify)
Chatter Box
What are people saying about The SoundChick?
"I think it's great what you're doing. I'm on a podcast myself. It's really important to help out all of these unknown and unsigned bands. Just try to push them up and give them support, and encouragement. So, I'm all for this"
-James Orez, vocalist of Escape To What
"Thanks for the wicked review. I'm speechless."
-Adam Loback, vocalist of HIGHFRONT
"Thank you so much. I really appreciate any support of my artists."
-James Moore, Independent Music Promotions
"I've worked with many people before, but nowhere near as talented or as professional as The SoundChick. If you're looking for an in-depth music reviewer, check her out. She knows her stuff, and if she doesn't, she'll research until she does."
-Wes Everett, host of The Mosh Pit podcast
"We can't say thanks enough for supporting 'Marty.'"
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When many of today's experienced eye care professionals first learned to fit soft multifocal lenses, there were complicated fitting protocols, and numerous lens power tweaks and countless follow-up visits were needed. Thanks to new manufacturing technologies and designs, most new-generation soft multifocal lenses require only a spherical equivalent and an add power to start.
To ensure maximum success in fitting these lenses, Dr. Roxanna Potter, Dr. Shalu Pal, and Dr. Mary Jo Stiegemeier—instructors in the Soft Toric and Presbyopic Lens Education (STAPLE) programme for optometry students—have developed a few guiding principles:1
Choose appropriate patients
Potential wearers most likely to be successfully fitted with soft multifocal contact lenses are:
- Candidates with previous experience of wearing contact lenses
- Highly motivated candidates, such as early presbyopes, multitaskers, patients frustrated with progressive spectacles or reading glasses
- Moderate-to-high myopes and hyperopes versus emmetropes
Once you feel ready to try multifocal toric lenses, you can begin fitting patients with astigmatism >1.00D.
In general, the higher the add power, the more difficult it is for patients to adapt to contact lenses. Naturally, the same is true for fitting progressive spectacle lenses.
Manage patient expectations
Before prescribing a patient's first soft multifocal lenses, it's important to have a discussion about the fitting process. Be sure to explain that:
- It typically requires 2 or 3 visits to successfully fit these lenses; this is to ensure that the patient gets the best possible vision correction
- Patients normally take several weeks to adapt to their new lenses—patients need to have patience!
- A goal for these lenses is to provide adequate vision for 80% of a patient's daily tasks (this is conservative, but underpromised performance leads to stronger perception of success)
- Some wearers do not have their visual needs entirely met by contact lenses alone—they may occasionally require reading glasses
Make sure that every patient understands your fitting fees and your policies on refunds and cancellations before the process begins.
Optimise your refraction
An accurate refraction is the foundation of the fit. Push the highest plus acceptable for distance, and the least plus for near, to avoid excess accommodation with an over-minused refraction.
When selecting soft multifocal lenses to fit a patient, first calculate their spherical equivalent. Place this prescription in a trial frame, pushing as much plus as possible.
Determine eye dominance
Testing sensory dominance rather than sighting dominance is the most effective way to achieve successful fitting of soft multifocal lenses. Use a handheld +1.50D or +2.00D lens, alternately placed over each eye (while best corrected) to determine which position creates less blur with both eyes open. This can help determine whether more plus or higher add powers should be used in the non-dominant eye to improve near vision without compromising distance vision.
Test against real-world conditions
In appropriate lighting, test the patient's vision using a mobile phone or magazine rather than an eye chart. Check only OU acuities at distance and near after allowing patients a few minutes to adapt. Let patients know that some shadowing or mild blur may be apparent for a few weeks.
Accept occasional need for 'Plan B'
Some patients are simply unable, or unwilling, to put in the necessary time to adapt to multifocal contact lenses. After asking patients about their experience and determining that they will not be successful with soft multifocal lenses, discuss possible alternatives. Provide reassurance that technology is continuing to advance and that you will keep them updated about new possibilities as they arise.
Knowing that you are looking out for their needs will reassure your patients and help maintain their loyalty.
1. Potter R, Pal S, Stiegemeier MJ. Avoiding the soft multifocal failure. Contact Lens Spectrum. 2016;31:22-25.


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Sir S. Rattle - Music of the 20th Century - Ep. 7 - Threads (1996)
Sir S. Rattle - Music of the 20th Century - Ep. 7 - Threads (1996)
Classics, Music
"Written and presented by Sir Simon Rattle, the foremost British conductor of our day, this series forms a fascinating introduction to, and overview of, the music of the twentieth century. Each of the seven programmes feature over thirty minutes of specially-shot music in performance, with Rattle conducting the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Simon Rattle leads viewers on an exhilarating journey through the music of our time, explaining the chief musical developments from Mahler to the present day. Each programme is illustrated with evocative imagery, archive film and photographs and the featured music is set within the broader context of artistic and social change.
Why "Leaving Home"? The story of twentieth-century music is one of leave-takings in many ways. As a wealth of talented composers searched for new creative responses to the world around them, many made departures from the solid 'home' foundations of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century music – tonal harmony, melody, regular rhythm and metre. Many had to literally leave home, displaced by political uphevals. A remarkable diversity of expression developed – not all of the difficult or discordant variety commonly associated with modern music. The range is wide and this series samples the work of over thirty composers, discovering new and challenging sounds as well as some unexpectedly familiar music. It presents an extraordinary kaleidoscope of orchestral images, full of contrasts and surprises.
The first episode in the series describes a great musical culture in decline in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century Vienna. From that decline erupted a musical revolution whose reverberations have continued to this day. The names of Schönberg, Webern and Berg still strike terror into the hearts of many concert-goers, but with Simon Rattle we hear in this music's brooding power not only the collapse of the old Austro-German order and the rise of Facism, but also the portents of the music to come in the second half of the twentieth century."
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday 12/31 A.M. Quickie:
2008, Shanahan, Cowher, Oregon, LeBron
Meanwhile, good riddance to Mike Shanahan. Choker. And the Jets are better off with Steve Spagnuolo than Bill Cowher. And the Browns need to focus on Scott Pioli before they import Eric Mangini.
(UPDATE: Must-read analysis from Stefan Fatsis via KSK.)
God, is there a more entertaining bowl than the Holiday Bowl? (PS: How good could Texas be if they could barely manage more than half the points that Oregon scored on Oklahoma State?)
Arkansas and Illinois hoops put the nation on notice that they are legit top 25 teams.
Who else is sort of happy that LeBron's birthday was ruined with a loss to the Heat? And what is up with the Celtics? After that 19 straight, are they just packing it in until the playoffs?
Sorry for the short post. Tons to get done before the year ends. And tons more -- seriously: tons -- in today's SN column, found here. Check it out. More at 10:30.
To those not returning later today, happy new year.
2 comments:
- Unknown said...
How good could Florida be if they lost to Ole Miss at home? How good could OU be if they lost to Texas by 10, who beat OSU, who laid an egg to Oregon? Oh, wait, OU beat OSU worse than Oregon, and Texas beat OU, so... ad infinitum.
C'mon, Dan. That's Colin Cowherd type logic. OSU played their butts off that day in Austin. OSU's best player got hurt last night (9 catches > 100 yards before injury in first half), and they were never the same. That's part of football though, and Oregon took it to the 'Pokes last night in the 2nd half. Judging Texas (or OU for that matter) on that game last night is specious. - 12/31/2008 10:45:00 AM
- Unknown said...
"(PS: How good could Texas be if they could barely manage more than half the points that Oregon scored on Oklahoma State?)"
Texas scored LESS than half of what OU put up against OSU, and of course, 45-35. - 12/31/2008 01:22:00 PM


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"The more identities a man has, the more they express the person they conceal."
John le Carré, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
"Dr. Watson's summary list of Sherlock Holmes's strengths and weaknesses:
Knowledge of Literature: Nil.
Knowledge of Philosophy: Nil.
Knowledge of Astronomy: Nil.
Knowledge of Politics: Feeble.
Knowledge of Botany: Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening.
Knowledge of Geology: Practical but limited. Tells at a glance different soils from each other. After walks has shown me splashes upon his trousers, and told me by their colour and consistence in what part of London he had received them.
Knowledge of Chemistry: Profound.
Knowledge of Anatomy: Accurate but unsystematic.
Knowledge of Sensational Literature: Immense. He appears to know every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century.
Plays the violin well.
Is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman.
Has a good practical knowledge of British law."
Arthur Conan Doyle <A Study in Scarlet>
I am not sure if it is that I am of an age where my experiences have become varied enough that I chafe on being slotted in some form of 'what you do' or if I am of an age where many of the people I know get frustrated that they are demanded to define themselves, careerwise, in some simplistic way.
All that said.
I found myself in an odd alternative universe writing a core "here is why I have created this site and initiative" for someone I respect … and it was written for him but easily expressed my own situation.
After I sent him what I had scribbled I went back and I replaced his field with mine and … well … I found I was writing about my frustrations were which his … as well as a number of people I know:
This site is borne of my frustration with explaining I am more than an advertising guy.
This site is borne of a belief that there is a community of advertising guys/gals who not only know they are more than advertising people but they also know they would like to use the skills they have in a business world which they see as needing what they have to offer.
This site is borne of what I know to be true – many of us are not simply advertising people, we are tinkers, tailors, soldiers & spies … all in one.
For some of us it gets frustrating to explain just because I have my MBA and am an experienced advertising guy that I am more than just that.
I get frustrated when my degree defines me.
I get frustrated when my industry experience label defines what my skills are.
I get frustrated that what I do, or have tangibly done, defines what I am capable of.
I get frustrated because I know how to ask the hard questions which often offer the hardest answers – the right things to do <which I believe businesses are desperate for this skill>.
I get frustrated because I know that "the truth is" is rarely the truth and I know that truths are often misty and multiple, like ghosts.
I get frustrated because I know all that I just wrote is a reflection of a thinking skill, a problem solving skill, a business skill and not just an advertising skill.
I get frustrated because I am more than an advertising guy and I know many people are frustrated by being slotted so simplistically.
To me, the world is too quick to define people and their skills in a simplistic way — simplistically by what they do <on the surface> and what specific skills they have acquired. People are often more complex than the labels they carry along with them and skills are often more translatable, with surprisingly positive outcomes, than many people are willing to think about.
It is our own fault because we have bludgeoned it into everyone's head that everyone has to be a specialist or have some specific skill and, therefore, if you cannot simply define your specialty or skill you are … well … of less worth than someone who can.
That is, frankly, silly if not ludicrous.
Here is what I know.
I am more than an advertising guy. I am a tinker, tailor soldier and spy.
And I am building a community of likeminded people with a desire to go beyond simply being defined by the degree they earned and what labels people put on them to reach out into a business world, which may not know they need our skills at the moment, and show them there is a group of overlooked people who have skills to offer which businesses can benefit from.
noun: tinker; plural noun: tinkers
(especially in former times) a person who travels from place to place mending metal utensils as a way of making a living.
a person who makes minor mechanical repairs, especially on a variety of appliances and apparatuses, usually for a living.
an act of attempting to repair something.
noun: tailor; plural noun: tailors
a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit individual customers.
A soldier is one who fights as part of an organised, land based, sea based and air based armed force.
noun: spy; plural noun: spies
a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.
I am fairly sure I am not in the majority in that the bulk of the world tends to acquire specific skills but I do believe the majority of generalists get unfairly squeezed into some incredibly uncomfortable boxes simply because the world just doesn't seem to believe a generalist has the same value as a specialist.
It is frustrating.
To be clear … a qualified generalist doesn't claim to be able to do everything.
I am not qualified to be a CFO <although I understand what CFOs do and what they say>.
I am not qualified to be some social media strategist <although I understand what they do and what they say>.
I am not qualified to … well … you get the point.
But from a generalist perspective I am qualified to talk about effective marketing, advertising and communications in any industry <even if I have never worked specifically in that industry>.
But from a generalist perspective I am qualified to talk about effective company vision, objectives, strategies and how to grow sales & retention in any industry <even if I have never worked specifically in that industry>.
But from a generalist perspective I am qualified to talk about positioning products & services, behavioral economics, the emotional & functional reasons people do things as well as using those things in making the hard business decisions which guide businesses toward success in any industry <even if I have never worked specifically in that industry>.
But from a generalist perspective I am qualified to dabble in almost any topic in any industry on any issue and use that 'dabbling' to make some relevant points based on some seemingly disparate type knowledge.
"You know about fixing cars, you're athletic, and you know when to shut up."
"That last one isn't a skill."
"Honey, trust me. It's a skill."
Simone Elkeles
Tinker tailor soldier spy.
I like that title.
A little bit of this in a lot of 'that.'
I am tinker, tailor, soldier & spy.


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It is widely agreed among physicians and medical paraprofessionals, that initial diagnosis, mostly by using a typical acid reflux symptoms questionnaire, is necessary to ensure the most effective and quick treatment for this condition. Approx 70% of the acid reflux diagnostics that are based on the presence of typical symptoms are accurate. Since acid reflux, also called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), can cause patients a great deal of discomfort and result in severe complications, it is highly important to know how to identify its symptoms in order to quickly diagnose and treat it.
The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area. Other typical symptoms are as follows:
1. Gastric regurgitation, which means an unrestricted reversed flow of gastric or esophageal contents into the throat. This gastric fluid can cause respiratory complications under certain conditions.
2. Odynophagia, which means pain when swallowing.
3. Dysphagia, which means difficulty swallowing, or the feeling of food stuck in the throat.
In addition to the above, about 50% of all gastroesophageal reflux disease sufferers report the co-occurrence of sinonasal symptoms (i. e. symptoms pertaining to the nose and sinuses).
Abnormal GERD symptoms include chronic wheezing and coughing (sometimes referred to as acid reflux related asthma, and are caused by the aspiration of gastric contents into the lungs area), spasmodic noncardiac chest pain and damage to the lungs, often followed by respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and asthma. Intense chest pain may closely resemble that of myocardial infarction that it has often been incorrectly interpreted as a heart attack. However, unlike the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, cardiovascular chest pain is usually aggravated during physical exercise.
Finally, acid reflux can also harm the vocal cords (hoarseness, laryngitis, cancer), ears (otitis media), and teeth (enamel decay). Being able to identify those symptoms as GERD related is of great importance to your health and general well being and for the prevention of potential complications. Acid reflux symptoms might serve as evidence to severe overall internal imbalance. In addition to that, neglected gastroesophageal reflux disease can lead to significant physical discomfort and sometimes can results in chronic and even dangerous health conditions, such as esophageal cancer and pneumonia.


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Why Unimog?
Strikingly dynamic, incomparably strong and absolutely reliable. That's the Unimog concept. The Unimog is a vehicle and tool in one. A work machine for challenging jobs, expeditions or disaster intervention.
The Unimog transports crews, material and heavy equipment to any remote work location.
The outstanding off-road design can cope with any challenge, thanks to its state-of-the-art technology.
Low-maintenance engines, steep torque curve and large output reserves let you tackle the most difficult terrains with your Unimog – year after year.
Superior in every situation and over any terrain.
Extreme off-road capability or great working and operating comfort? The Unimog U 4000/U 5000 gives you both. From its spacious, air-conditioned cab to its smooth gear shifting with AutomaticShift or fully synchronised electro-pneumatic manual transmission – the Unimog provides everything to help make demanding jobs as easy and comfortable as possible.
The Unimog: a living legend.
Created during the hard times following the end of WW II, the tough Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of the few truly still-living legends of legendary automobiles still in production. Over decades, the Unimog has proved itself worldwide as a versatile implement carrier and transport vehicle; roughly 380,000 vehicles have been produced to date. What remains unchanged is its basic idea: four wheels, equal in size, outstanding off-road mobility due to its portal axles, four-wheel drive and differential locks at front and back, compact dimensions and – last but not least – its ability to provide power for a great variety of attached and mounted implements. The series production vehicle known as the "Universal-Motor-Gerät (tool)" – abbreviated to Unimog – has been proudly bearing the Mercedes star since 1951.
The future of Unimog: a vision in green.
The spectacular design concept was unveiled during the Unimog's 60th anniversary celebrations, in June 2011. It combines the past and future of the Unimog in an extremely avant-garde way. The Unimog DNA with its unique concept features is the starting point for imagining this design concept, the Universal-Motor-Gerät (Unimog) of the future. The designers were inspired by an unusual amphibian, the poison dart frog: Just like the Unimog, it is extremely mobile both in water and on land. The striking hue reveals another link between past and future, as green was the colour of the very first Unimog and numerous follow-up generations.


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It seems like everyone is talking about Urban Decay's Naked Basics eye shadow palette. Several readers emailed over the weekend asking if I saw/tried the palette and if I have ideas for a better alternative. Now, I didn't see the palette in person. That would have required visiting an actual store and facing Christmas shoppers. In New Jersey. I'm not that brave. Thus, all the knowledge I have of the Naked Basics palette comes from online photos (Urban Decay's website has good closeups). I'm not buying it. Three of the shades in the palette are very light. Too light to be anything but an invisible base color. That's half of the palette, which is reason enough for me to skip it. While it is very convenient to have a light base, a taupe, a dark brown, and a black all in one place I still feel this is a redundant product. How many matte black eye shadows do you already have?
Now, I do have a couple of much-loved alternatives. These are not duplicates and are far from bargain shopping, but I feel they're superior options as far as quality matte neutrals are concerned. First is Louise Young Essential Eye Shadow Palette. All five colors are matte and the quality is superb. I've had it for about a year and a half and I consider it a must-have. It travels with me and I use it as the foundation for many looks (£30.00 on louiseyoungcosmetics.com).
My other "basic" palette is not technically all matte- there are a couple of satin-finish eye shadows, but since there's no visible shimmer (see swatches) and the colors are basic and neutral, I use it in a similar way and regard it as a basic item. This is Hourglass Volume 6 eye palette ($58 at Barneys)
I don't know of many navy blue matte eye shadows, so this makes the Hourglass palette indispensable for me.
So there you have it: a luxurious option for basic mattes. You can see my full reviews of these palettes via the links above.
Top photo by Philippe Gabriel.


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Stress-free full English breakfast
A proper fry-up is a very personal thing, so feel free to swap in and out what you like best. This full English breakfast could be topped up with baked beans, fried bread or hash browns.
2 sausages
2-3 rashers of bacon
2 flat mushrooms
1-2 ripe tomatoes
1 thick slice of black pudding
1 large egg
1 slice of bread
Heat the flat grill plate over a low heat, on top of 2 rings/flames if it fits, and brush sparingly with light olive oil.
Cook the sausages first.
Add the sausages to the hot grill plate/the coolest part if there is one and allow to cook slowly for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden.
After the first 10 minutes, increase the heat to medium before beginning to cook the other ingredients.
If you are struggling for space, completely cook the sausages and keep hot on a plate in the oven.
Snip a few small cuts into the fatty edge of the bacon. Place the bacon straight on to the grill plate and fry for 2-4 minutes each side or until your preferred crispiness is reached.
Like the sausages, the cooked bacon can be kept hot on a plate in the oven.
For the mushrooms, brush away any dirt using a pastry brush and trim the stalk level with the mushroom top.
Season with salt and pepper and drizzle over a little olive oil.
Place stalk-side up on the grill plate and cook for 1-2 minutes before turning and cooking for a further 3-4 minutes.
Avoid moving the mushrooms too much while cooking, as this releases the natural juices, making them soggy.
For the tomatoes, cut the tomatoes across the centre/or in half lengthways if using plum tomatoes and with a small, sharp knife remove the green 'eye'.
Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil.
Place cut-side down on the grill plate and cook without moving for 2 minutes.
Gently turn over and season again.
Cook for a further 2-3 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
For the black pudding, cut the black pudding into 3-4 slices and remove the skin.
Place on the grill plate and cook for 1½-2 minutes each side until slightly crispy.
For 'proper' fried bread it's best to cook it in a separate pan. Ideally, use bread that is a couple of days old.
Heat a frying pan to a medium heat and cover the base with oil.
Add the bread and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until crispy and golden.
If the pan becomes too dry, add a little more oil.
For a richer flavour, add a knob of butter after you turn the slice.
For the fried eggs, break the egg straight into the pan with the fried bread and leave for 30 seconds.
Add a good knob of butter and lightly splash/baste the egg with the butter when melted.
Cook to your preferred stage, season and gently remove with a fish slice.
Once all the ingredients are cooked, serve on warm plates and enjoy straight away with a good squeeze of tomato ketchup or brown sauce.


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Since 1997
Not that I am aware of. I know there are a few other Kee families out there. I know of one family originally from Michigan (not sure where). There are several Kee families of Korean descent out on the west coast.
Hi Max I am in NZ and felt soles were banned from October 1st last year, of course just after I had purchased a new pair!. All the best. Mike.
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Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot
1 month ago
Bryan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Milan's Malpensa Airport on Thursday, ahead of the unveiling of the 2022 Pirelli calendar that he photographed.
The Canadian rock 'n roller disclosed the positive test in an Instagram post that included a photograph of him in a room after being tested and then sitting in an ambulance, being taken for a more reliable PCR test. He was seated normally, wearing a surgical mask.
"Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I've tested positive for the second time in a month for COVID," Adams said in the post. "So it's off to the hospital for me." He thanked fans for his support.
Adams, who also enjoys a career as a photographer, has shot the 2022 Pirelli calendar, after initially being engaged to shoot the 2021 version that was canceled due to the pandemic. Adams was expected to appear at in-person press events promoting the calendar Sunday and Monday, but that was now uncertain.
Normally the unveiling of the Pirelli calendar is a gala event attended by those who appear and other VIPS, but this year was already a scaled-back affair due to the ongoing pandemic, with a tight guest list for an evening cocktail.
Adams chose as his subjects for the calendar called "On the road," other musical talents, including Iggy Pop, Cher, Jennifer Hudson, Saweetie and St. Vincent.


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BioFit Herbal Supplement – Is it another weight losss scam?
BioFit has been tested and tried on many people and found to be very effective in achieving weight results as desired. This formula when tried with a slightly altered diet and regular exercise, can be a miracle in alleviating your anxiety about unwanted weight.
Obesity – One of the most dreaded words today! Well, it is not just you and I alone who are disturbed by this problem, but millions and millions of people all over the world have been facing weight management issues, not knowing clearly, or finding a solution. There are umpteen websites that claim to have found the most ideal medicine or system to reduce weight, but I'm sure many of you will agree with me that almost none of them have been successful in a natural weight loss program!
In such a scenario, what to do further and how to get the best dietary and exercise plans to shed the extra weight off our body? With the raging pandemic, most of us have been forced to stay indoors, work from home, give up sports and not be able to go out much. Obviously, the outcome is an unhealthy weight gain. To combat the weight gain problem, we review the product BIOFIT here. BioFit has been tested and found to be a successfully simple solution – a natural weight loss supplement. A product By Chrissie Miller, the formula is said to be without any side effects, highly affordable, and very effective too.
What is BioFit
BioFit is a fully researched and experimented probiotic supplement to help you in your weight loss journey. Each bottle contains 30 tablets, and one tablet has to be consumed every day to achieve your weight loss goal. It speeds up the breakdown of food, and various chemicals are produced to act as a catalyst to convert the fat into effective use. You need to take the tablet for at least six months to get good results and to regain your shape and self-confidence.
The formula helps in providing benefits such as good digestion and support for the body's immune function. It easily helps in shedding 70 pounds or even more without switching to any strict diet programs or changing your exercise regime. It makes use of the bacteria in the stomach to burn stubborn fat fully. It is said to cure problems like bloating, digestion issues, and other stomach issues. Ultimately, you lose weight without diet or exercise, and your immune function improves. The best part – You need not avoid foods that you like most when you use BioFit!
How it Functions
BioFit contains seven strains of probiotic bacteria that come with a punch of 5.75 billion colony-forming units per capsule. It contains a DE111 strain that has plenty of approved health benefits. It has been proved that most of us do not have perfect probiotic bacteria. A poor diet, or toxins in the atmosphere, or antibiotic drugs can kill the good bacteria in your digestive system and can lead to lots of health problems.
BioFit is a probiotic supplement that claims to burn the bodyweight with the help of probiotic ingredients such as DE111 which is the main 'miracle microbe'. This can enhance digestion, and fat is burnt quickly due to its ability to produce a fatty acid called Butyrate. This fatty acid in turn activates a fat-burning gene known as AMPK and does not allow fat to get stored.
The following mechanisms are used to burn fat:
- Digestive regularity is maintained in order to achieve weight loss and overall health
- The improved digestive function helps in optimizing digestion in many ways and speeds up the expelling of waste quickly
- Relief in bloated and abdominal discomfort which otherwise hampers your exercise regime. You will find it easy to hit the gym without feeling uncomfortable.
Following a healthy diet is induced by BioFit as your craving for food gets reduced, and you can manage your appetite. You simply do not have the urge to eat much. Overeating is thus avoided naturally.
The Science Behind BIOFIT
The ingredients of BioFit include two groups of active ingredients that include the probiotic matrix and MCT.
- Probiotic Matrix: There is a seven-strain probiotic matrix in BioFit. They work by different methods to help in weight reduction and digestion. Your immunity, gut health, and weight loss can be achieved when you take BioFit regularly. There are 5.75 billion CFUs in the seven strains in the formula.
- Medium Chain Triglycerides: These MCTs assist in making the effects of the probiotics in the formula. They make digestion easy and ensure that maximum probiotics reach your digestive system.
These two ingredients form a very effective dose of probiotics to your stomach, save the ingredients when they pass through the stomach acid, and ensure that maximum CFUs reach your gut.
The probiotic strains the formula contains are:
- Bacillus Subtilis, also called DE111, is directly linked to weight loss.
- Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, supports the digestive system in multiple methods, and these are found in yogurts.
- Lactobacillus Casei has a higher acidity and temperature range to survive in the stomach to help in the digestive process.
- Lactobacillus Plantarum, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Breve, and Bifidobacterium Longum are some of the other strains present in the formula.
The product comes with two bonus eBooks:
- The Truth About Dieting: Lose Weight Eating All Your Favourite Foods teaches you how you can eat all your favorite foods and yet lose weight.
- Favorite Recipes: Delicious Recipes that Quickly Burn Fat helps you cook fat-burning desserts, beverages, and other foods.
- Better digestion
- Assured weight reduction
- Protection from digestive issues
- Immunity boost
- Anxiety relief
- Sleep regulation
- Appetite improvement
- Affordable pricing
- No strict dieting or exercise regime
- No side effects as the product is fully natural
- Money-back guarantee
- Premium quality
- Tried and tested product
- No resultant addictions
- Not suitable for people below 18 years
- Side effects may occur if the correct dosage of the tablets is not followed
- Cannot be used for experiments
- It is not advisable if you have any medical conditions
- Better to go with a doctor's advice
- Not advisable for pregnant and lactating mothers
Final Verdict
BioFit has been tested and tried on many people and found to be very effective in achieving weight results as desired. This formula when tried with a slightly altered diet and regular exercise, can be a miracle in alleviating your anxiety about unwanted weight. It's really all about popping a single pill – weight loss cannot get easier than that! Regular use of the product will surely help you achieve your goals and lead a happy life.
I rate the product 4.5 Stars!
It has been proved that BioFit supplement has a different approach to weight loss, by not only helping in the ultimate goal but also in strengthening the digestive system and curing the root cause of obesity. All the ingredients are natural and safe and found in our bodies. The formula helps in tuning the gut and making it work more efficiently. With no side effects reported from those who used it and found it to be effective, and with a money-back guarantee, is there any reason for you to wait and suffer? Start using BioFit and see the dramatic changes in your body. Of course, I personally advise you to consult a doctor before taking any supplements.
This product is backed with a 30-60 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee. If within the first 30-60 days of receipt you are not satisfied with the product, you can request a refund by sending an email to the ClickBank email address given inside the product and ClickBank® will immediately refund your entire purchase price, with no questions asked.


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Last month Karen G. listed some retro horror favorites. One of them, From A Whisper to A Scream is an entertaining 80s anthology film. I'm into those now, so while perusing World of Video, my friend Jerome recommended Body Bags. We rented it on VHS and had a lot of jump scares and laughs.
In the first tale, simply titled "The Gas Station," Alex Datcher plays a newly employed attendant on an unsettling night shift. The finale is a bit over-the-top but the believable, low-key atmosphere (similar to what John Carpenter did best with Halloween) delivers creepy goods.
Carpenter is less successful in the cheesy Rogaine-gone-wrong "Hair" which features one odd cast: Stacy Keach, Sheena Easton, Debbie Harry, and Burgess Meredith. There's a misplaced keyboard jazz demo score, clunky dialogue, and mood-killer lighting. But the morbid special effects, wacky, Twilight Zone-inspired story and that bizarre cast make it fun.
Tobe Hooper plays it pretty straight "Eye" which has mustached Mark Hamill as a baseball player who gets unfortunate eye surgery after a car wreck. Hooper's intense flashbacks are the tale's most effective moments. A de-glammed Twiggy as the concerned wife is pretty amusing. There are plenty of optical allusions to the Bible.
In "The Morgue," the film's bookend segments, Carpenter is loose with lots of unfunny wisecracks about cadavers. It's kind of sad that this never did get the Showtime series it planned to have (a would-be relative of HBO's Tales from the Crypt). I'm so grateful to Jerome for finding this hilarious little made-for-cable horror gem. **1/2
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Deloitte report outlines top threats for seven industries, provides tips to understand greatest risk
Press release
Advanced Persistent Threats have become a reality for all organizations that depend on digital technology
New York, 26 June 2014— Today's C-suite must deploy a cyber-defense that is secure, vigilant, and resilient, according to a report released today by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global). The report, Global Cyber Executive Briefing, finds that virtually all organizations will be attacked so C-level executives need to better understand their biggest threats and which assets— typically those at the heart of their business's mission— are at the greatest risk.
This report examines threats and vulnerabilities across seven key sectors: high technology, online media, telecommunications, e-commerce, insurance, manufacturing, and retail. It outlines potential for attacks, reasons and possible scenarios, and potential impact to business.
"People think cyber-attacks are confined to specific sectors. In reality though, any organization that has valuable data is at risk," said Ted DeZabala, Cyber Risk Services Leader, Deloitte Global. "Not a single sector is immune to this. Knowing the value of your data, the value of that data over time, knowing the potential attacker, their resources and motivation, are some of the first steps in making business decisions about adequate protection."
According to the report, being secure starts with tackling weaknesses in applications and reinforcing the digital infrastructure. Organizations that are vigilant should subsequently be alert and identify any attacks as early as possible. Being resilient involves early-stage identification of the direction of a threat, the reason for such threat and how it will manifest itself. Rapidly detecting an attack can spur an organization into action so it isolates and removes the threat.
Carolyn Vadino
Public Relations
Deloitte Global Communications
Tel: + 1 917 574 5367
E-mail: email@example.com
Highlights of the report, including threats by sector, include:
- High Tech: Consistently a target for attacks with the biggest threats being loss of intellectual property (IP) and hacktivism. Threats are also used as a stepping stone to attack and infect others.
- Online Media: Has the greatest exposure to cyber-threats with ones that cause reputational damage topping the list. Threats are also used as a stepping stone to attack and infect others.
- Telecommunications: Facing increased, sophisticated attacks, including by Government agencies using Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) to establish covert surveillance for long periods of time. Another critical threat unique to the telecommunications sector is the attack of leased infrastructure equipment, such as home routers from Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
- eCommerce: Database breach (i.e. loss of customer data, including names, physical addresses, phone) and online payment systems are vulnerable areas often attacked. Denial-of-service attacks also top the list, particularly by hacktivists that want to disrupt an organization in a highly visible way.
- Insurance: The sector typically has a lot of sensitive data to protect. Cyber-attacks are growing exponentially as insurance companies migrate toward digital channels with sophisticated attacks combing advanced malware with other techniques such as social engineering. While current attacks appear short-term, the report predicts the number of long-term attacks may be silently growing.
- Manufacturing: Increasing in the amount of attacks by hackers and cyber-criminals as well as through corporate espionage. Types of cyber-attacks in manufacturing vary widely from Phishing to Advanced Malware, targeting not only IT but also connected Industrial Control Systems.
- Retail: Credit card data is the new currency for hackers and criminals. Insider threats in retail are is increasing, giving rise to a new breed of criminals that focus on stealing information -- especially the valuable cardholder data that flows between consumers and retailers.
For a complete copy of the report visit: www.deloitte.com/cyberbriefing.
About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte has in the region of 200,000 professionals, all committed to becoming the standard of excellence.


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The Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act allows whistleblowers to bring suit in the name of the State of Delaware where a wrongdoer engages in conduct that defrauds the state or local governments of taxpayer dollars. The law is a broad reaching statute designed to address an array of wrongdoing from health care fraud to fraud involving any type of government contract or business relationship involving state or local money.
Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act
§ 1201. Liability for certain acts.
(a) Any person who:
(1) Knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, directly or indirectly, to an officer or employee of the Government a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;
(2) Knowingly makes, uses or causes to be made or used, directly or indirectly, a false record or statement to get a false or fraudulent claim paid or approved;
(3) Conspires to defraud the Government by getting a false or fraudulent claim allowed or paid;
(4) Has possession, custody or control of property or money used or to be used by the Government and, intending to defraud the Government or willfully to conceal the property, delivers or causes to be delivered, less property than the amount for which the person receives a certificate or receipt;
(5) Is authorized to make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used or to be used by the Goverment and, intending to defraud the Government, makes or delivers the receipt without completely knowing that the information on the receipt is true;
(6) Knowingly buys, or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property from an officer or employee of the Government who the person knows may not lawfully sell or pledge the property; or
(7) Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement to conceal, avoid, increase or decrease an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to or from the Government
shall be liable to the Goverment for a civil penalty of not less than $5,500 and not more than $11,000 for each act constituting a violation of this section, plus 3 times the amount of actual damages which the Government sustains because of the act of that person.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the court may assess not less than 2 times the amount of damages which the Government sustains because of the act of the person, if:
(1) The person committing the violation of this subsection furnished officials of the Government responsible for investigating false claims violations with all information known to such person about the violation within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first obtained the information;
(2) Such person fully cooperated with any government investigation of such violations; and
(3) At the time such person furnished the Government with the information about the violation, no criminal prosecution, civil action, investigation or administrative action had commenced under this title with respect to such violation, and the person did not have actual knowledge of the existence of an investigation into such violations.
A person violating this subsection shall also be liable for the costs of a civil action brought to recover any such penalty or damages, including payment of reasonable attorneys fees and costs.
(c) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of all offenses under this chapter. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1202. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Knowing" and "knowingly" mean that a person, with respect to information:
a. Has actual knowledge of the information;
b. Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or
c. Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information, and no proof of specific intent to defraud is required.
(2) "Claim" includes any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for money or property which is made to a contractor, grantee or other recipient where the Government provides, directly or indirectly, any portion of the money or property which is requested or demanded, or where the Government will, directly or indirectly, reimburse such contractor, grantee or other recipient for any portion of the money or property which is requested or demanded.
(3) "Government" includes all departments, boards or commissions of the executive branch of the State, all political subdivisions of the State, the Delaware Department of Transportation and all state and municipal authorities, all organizations created by or pursuant to a statute which declares in substance that such organization performs or has for its purpose the performance of an essential governmental function, and all organizations, entities or persons receiving funds of the State where the act complained of pursuant to this act relates to the use of such funds of the State.
(4) "Affected person, entity or organization" includes an employee or former employee of a person who is liable under § 1201 of this title, or a "labor organization" as defined by § 1107A(d) of Title 19. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1203. Civil actions for false claims.
(a) Responsibilities of the Attorney General. — The Attorney General shall diligently investigate suspected violations under this chapter. If the Attorney.General finds that a person has violated or is violating the provisions of this chapter, the Attorney General may bring a civil action under this section against the person.
(b) Private actions. —
(1) A private civil action may be brought by any affected person, entity or organization (hereinafter "private party" or "party") for a violation of this chapter on behalf of the party bringing suit and for the Government. The action shall be brought in the name of the Government. Unless dismissed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the action may be dismissed only if the court and the Attorney General give written consent to the dismissal and their reasons for consenting.
(2) A copy of the complaint and written disclosure of substantially all material evidence and information the private party possesses shall be served on the Attorney General pursuant to Rules 4 and 5 of the Superior Court Civil Rules. The complaint shall be filed in camera and shall remain under seal for at least 60 days. The complaint shall not be served on the defendant until the expiration of 60 days or any extension approved under paragraph (3) of this subsection. Within 60 days after receiving a copy of the complaint, the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation of the factual allegations and legal contentions made in the complaint, shall make a written determination of whether there is substantial evidence that a violation of this chapter has occurred, and shall provide the affected person, entity or organization, and the Government, with a copy of the determination. The Government may elect to intervene and proceed with the action within 60 days after it receives the complaint, the material evidence and information, and the written determination of the Attorney General. If the Attorney General determines that there is not substantial evidence that a violation of this chapter occurred, then the complaint shall be dismissed.
(3) The Government or the Attorney General may, for good cause shown, move the court for extensions of the time during which the complaint remains under seal under paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any such motion may be supported by affidavits or other submissions in camera. The defendant shall not be required to respond to any complaint filed under this section until 20 days after the complaint is unsealed and served upon the defendant pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules. The complaint shall be deemed unsealed at the expiration of the 60-day period in the absence of a court approved extension of the time frame.
(4) Before the expiration of the 60-day period or any extensions obtained under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Govermnent shall:
a. Proceed with the action, in which case the action shall be conducted by the Government; or
b. Notify the court that it declines to take over the action, in which case the private party bringing the action shall have the right to conduct the action if, pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Attorney General determined that there is substantial evidence that a violation of this chapter has occurred.
(5) When a party brings an action under this subsection, no party other than the Government may intervene or bring a related action based on the facts underlying the pending action. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1204. Rights of the parties to qui tam actions.
(a) If the Government proceeds with the action, it shall have the exclusive responsibility for prosecuting the action, and shall not be bound by an act of the party bringing the action. Such party shall have the right to continue as a nominal party to the action, but, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, such party shall not have the right to participate in the litigation except as a witness.
(b) The Government may dismiss the action notwithstanding the objections of the party initiating the action if the party has been notified by the Government of the filing of the motion and the court has provided the party with an opportunity for a hearing on the motion.
(c) The Government may settle the action with the defendant notwithstanding the objections of the party initiating the action if the court determines after a hearing that the proposed settlement is fair, adequate and reasonable under all the circumstances. Upon a showing of good cause, such hearing may be held in camera.
(d) If the Government elects not to proceed with the action, the party who initiated the action shall have the right to conduct the action. If the Government so requests, it shall be served with copies of the pleadings filed in the action and shall be supplied with copies of all deposition transcripts (at the Government's expense). When a party proceeds with the action, the court, without limiting the status and rights of the party initiating the action, may nevertheless permit the Government to intervene at a later date upon a showing of good cause.
(e) Whether or not the Government proceeds with the action, upon a showing by the Government that certain actions of discovery by the party initiating the action would interfere with the Government's investigation or prosecution of a criminal or civil matter arising out of the same facts, the court may stay such discovery for a period of not more than 60 days. Such a showing shall be conducted in camera. The court may extend the 60-day period upon a further showing in camera that the Government has pursued the criminal or civil investigation or proceedings with reasonable diligence and any proposed discovery in the civil action will interfere with the ongoing criminal or civil investigation or proceedings. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1205. Award to qui tam plaintiff.
(a) If the Government proceeds with an action brought by a party under § 1203(b) of this title, such party shall, subject to the 2nd sentence of this subsection, receive at least 15 percent but not more than 25 percent of the proceeds of the action or settlement of the claim, depending upon the extent to which the party substantially contributed to the prosecution of the action. Where the action is one which the court finds to be based primarily on disclosures of specific information (other than information provided by the party bringing the action) relating to allegations or transactions in a criminal, civil or administrative hearing, or from the news media, the court may award such sums as it considers appropriate, but in no case more than 10 percent of the proceeds, taking into account the significance of the information and the role of the party bringing the action in advancing the case to litigation. Any payment to a party under the 1st or 2nd sentence of this paragraph shall be made from the proceeds. Any such party shall also receive an amount for reasonable expenses which the court finds to have been necessarily incurred, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. In determining the amount of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, the court shall consider, without limitation, whether such fees and costs were necessary to the prosecution of the action, were incurred for activities which were duplicative of the activities of the Government in prosecuting the case, or were repetitious, irrelevant or for purposes of harassment, or caused the defendant undue burden or unnecessary expense. All such expenses, fees and costs shall be awarded against the defendant.
(b) If the Government does not proceed with an action under this chapter, the party bringing the action or settling the claim shall receive an amount which the court decides is reasonable for collecting the civil penalty and damages. The amount shall be not less than 25 percent and not more than 30 percent of the proceeds of the action or settlement and shall be paid out of such proceeds. Such party shall also receive an amount for reasonable expenses which the court finds to have been necessarily incurred, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. In determining the amount of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, the court shall consider, without limitation, whether such fees and costs were necessary to the prosecution of the action, were incurred for activities which were repetitious, irrelevant or for purposes of harassment, or caused the defendant undue burden or unnecessary expense. All such expenses, fees, and costs shall be awarded against the defendant.
(c) Whether or not the Government proceeds with the action, if the court finds that the action was brought by a party who planned and initiated the violation upon which the action was brought, then the court may, to the extent the court considers appropriate, reduce the share of the proceeds of the action which the party would otherwise receive under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, taking into account the role of that party in advancing the case to litigation and any relevant circumstances pertaining to the violation. If the party bringing the action is convicted of criminal conduct arising from his or her or its role in the violation of this chapter, that party shall be dismissed from the civil action and shall not receive any share of the proceeds of the action. Such dismissal shall not prejudice the right of the State to continue the action, represented by the Attorney General's Office.
(d) If the Government does not proceed with the action and the party bringing the action conducts the action, the court may award to the defendant its reasonable attorneys fees and expenses if the defendant prevails in the action and the court finds that the claim of the party bringing the action was:
(1) Filed for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to vex;
(2) Not warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension, modification or reversal of existing law or the establishment of new law; or
(3) Based on allegations or factual contentions not supported by the evidence of record. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1206. Certain actions barred.
(a) No court shall have jurisdiction of an action brought pursuant to this chapter against a State Government official if the action is substantially based on evidence or information known to the Government when the action was brought.
(b) In no event may a party bring an action under this chapter which is substantially based upon allegations or transactions which are the subject of a civil suit or an administrative proceeding in which the Government is already a party.
(c) No court shall have jurisdiction over an action under this chapter substantially based upon the public disclosure of allegations or actions in a criminal civil or administrative hearing, or from the news media, unless the action is brought by the Attorney General or the party bringing the action is an original source of this information.
For purposes of this subsection, "original source" means the party bringing suit who has independent knowledge, including knowledge based on its own investigation of the defendant's conduct, of the information on which the allegations are based and has voluntarily provided or verified the information on which the allegations are based or has voluntarily provided the information to the Government before filing an action under this section which is based on the information. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1207. Government not liable for certain expenses.
No Government shall be liable for expenses which a party incurs in bringing an action under this chapter. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1208. Employee protection.
Any employee who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed or in any other manner discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment by his or her employer because of lawful acts done by the employee on behalf of the employee or others in furtherance of an action under this chapter, including investigation for, initiation of, testimony for or assistance in an action filed or to be filed under this chapter, shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the employee whole. Such relief shall include reinstatement with the same seniority status such employee would have had but for the discrimination, 2 times the amount of back pay, interest on the back pay, and compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination, including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys" fees. An employee may bring an action in the appropriate court of the State for the relief provided in this subsection. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)
§ 1209. False claims and reporting procedure.
(a) A civil action under this act may not be brought:
(1) More than 6 years after the date on which the violation is committed; or
(2) More than 3 years after the date when facts material to the right of action are known or reasonably should have been known by the official of the Government charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances,
but in no event more than 10 years after the date on which the violation is committed, whichever occurs last.
(b) In any action brought under this chapter, the Government or the private party shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Delaware Rules of Criminal Procedure, or the Delaware Rules of Civil Procedure, a final judgment rendered in favor of the Government in any criminal proceeding charging fraud or false statements, whether upon a verdict after trial or upon a plea of guilty, shall estop the defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any action which involves the same transaction as in the criminal proceeding and which is brought under this chapter. (72 Del. Laws, c. 370, § 1.)


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Enhance access to justice. Improve the legal system. Empower lawyers to achieve. These three pillars have remained the foundation of the D.C. Bar's mission since its creation by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in 1972.
Today the Bar stands as the largest unified bar in the United States, providing the oversight structure needed to maintain the profession's ethical standards and Rules of Professional Conduct. Our membership is diverse with about 100,000 members in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. The organization is governed by a Board of Governors, led by Charles R. Lowery Jr., the Bar's 52nd president. (View a list of past presidents.) The leaders work together to achieve goals set out in the D.C. Bar's strategic plan.
At the core of the Bar's mission is the charge to not only assist members but to protect the public; it shapes the way the organization conducts its business and activities.
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These are so geeky, I almost couldn't bear posting them.
I did anyway, obviously.
But these are so exceptionally nerdy, I almost couldn't believe I made them.
Just one more way Battlestar Galactica has made me supremely geeky.
Okay, so. For those of you who are not nerds. These cupcakes are called "Bleeding Cylon Cupcakes" because, in the show, Cylons are robots that have been engineered and evolved to such an exquiste degree that, they bleed when cut open.
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes also bleed when they are cut open.
Even without the chocolate Cylon, these cupcakes are chocolate raspberry delicious. The simple recipe and yum factor are both a win.
Hope you enjoy my recipe! With or without the geekiness :)
Bleeding Cupcakes
-1 box cake mix
-1 jar raspberry preserves
-Enough vanilla butter cream to cover a dozen cupcakes, recipe below if you don't have one. But a can from the store will do in a pinch :)
Make the cake according to the boxes directions. Once baked/cooled, cut a portion of the top out, slice out some of the inside of the cupcake, and fill with jam. Generously. Place the top back on. In microwave, melt about 1 tbsp of jam until the consistency of a raspberry syrup. Brush over the tops of the cupcakes, sealing the cut out tops in place. Place in fridge for 30 mins- 1 hr.
Add some raspberry jam to your icing to flavor it with a slight raspberry taste and some pretty seeds. I also added some bright food color for a proper "Cylon pink guts" color but, that's unnecessary, just fun. When cupcakes are set, remove from fridge and frost with icing. Top with nerdy chocolate Cylon if you so desire. Serve and enjoy :)
To make some Cylons: melt chocolate chips in a ziploc in your microwave. When melted, cut off the tip of the ziploc, pipe onto wax paper in the shape of the Cylon's helmet. Using gel frostings (I got metallic ones at the store) pipe the specifics of the helmet, including the red sensor beam.
Very important, ha.
To make butter cream icing:
-1 package powdered sugar (16 ounces)
-1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
-3 tablespoons milk
-2 teaspoons vanilla
-1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
-3 tablespoons milk
-2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat sugar, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer at low speed until well blended and smooth. If frosting becomes too thick, beat in additional milk by teaspoonfuls until the frosting is of spreading consistency.
Update: Featured on Cupcakes take the cake! Amazing :)
Update: Featured on Cupcakes take the cake! Amazing :)
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