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Bernie's Endorsement Of Hillary Is A Must Read
Vermont Senator and 2016 presidential Cinderella candidate Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton on Tuesday. He was formerly her main rival in the surprising and epic battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sanders spoke alongside Clinton at a rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The endorsement came after the self-described "democratic socialist" won several important concessions during the Democratic platform meeting in Orlando last week. The endorsement comes less than two weeks before the Democratic National Convention begins in Philadelphia on July 28, and just six days before the Republicans are set to hold their own convention in Cleveland.
The 74-year-old senator was given extremely long odds when he threw his hat into the ring last April, going up against the much better-funded and more established Clinton campaign. But beginning in late 2015 and continuing through the entire Democratic primary, Sanders' campaign smashed expectations and fundraising records, posting historic totals and numbers of individual donors. Although he never eclipsed Clinton in delegates, nor came close to her in the popular vote (Real Clear Politics has Clinton's popular vote lead at nearly four million), he turned what many had thought would be a cakewalk for Clinton into a battle. Still, in the past few weeks, Sanders faced increasing pressure from Democratic leaders to bow out and give his stamp of approval to Clinton.
The Sanders campaign provided a transcript of his remarks, which you can read in full below:
Let me begin by thanking the 13 million Americans who voted for me during the Democratic primaries. Let me also thank the people here in New Hampshire who gave us our first big win and a special thanks to the people of Vermont whose support for so many years has sustained me.
Let me also thank the hundreds of thousands of volunteers in every state in our country who worked so hard on our campaign and the millions of our contributors who showed the world that we could run a successful national campaign based on small individual contributions – 2 1/2 million of them.
Together, we have begun a political revolution to transform America and that revolution continues. Together, we continue the fight to create a government which represents all of us, and not just the one percent – a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice.
I am proud of the campaign we ran here in New Hampshire and across the country. Our campaign won the primaries and caucuses in 22 states, and when the roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia is announced it will show that we won almost 1,900 delegates. That is a lot of delegates, far more than almost anyone thought we could win. But it is not enough to win the nomination. Secretary Clinton goes into the convention with 389 more pledged delegates than we have and a lot more super delegates.
Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that. She will be the Democratic nominee for president and I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States.
I have come here today not to talk about the past but to focus on the future. That future will be shaped more by what happens on November 8 in voting booths across our nation than by any other event in the world. I have come here to make it as clear as possible as to why I amendorsing Hillary Clinton and why she must become our next president.
During the last year I had the extraordinary opportunity to speak to more than 1.4 million Americans at rallies in almost every state in this country. I was also able to meet with many thousands of other people at smaller gatherings. And the profound lesson that I have learned from all of that is that this campaign is not really about Hillary Clinton, or Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders, or any other candidate who sought the presidency. This campaign is about the needs of the American people and addressing the very serious crises that we face. And there is no doubt in my mind that, as we head into November, Hillary Clinton is far and away the best candidate to do that.
It is easy to forget where we were seven and a half years ago when President Obama came into office. As a result of the greed, recklessness and illegal behavior on Wall Street, our economy was in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Some 800,000 people a month were losing their jobs, we were running up a record-breaking deficit of $1.4 trillion dollars and the world's financial system was on the verge of collapse. We have come a long way in the last seven and a half years and I thank President Obama and Vice President Biden for their leadership in pulling us out of that terrible recession. But, I think we can all agree, much, much more needs to be done.
Too many people in America are still being left out, left behind and ignored. In the richest country in the history of the world there is too much poverty, and too much despair.
This election is about the single mom I saw in Nevada who, with tears in her eyes, told me that she was scared to death about the future because she and her young daughter were not making it on the $10.45 cents an hour she was earning. This election is about that woman, and the millions of other workers in this country who are falling further and further behind as they try to survive on totally inadequate wages.
Hillary Clinton understands that we must fix an economy in America that is rigged and that sends almost all new wealth and income to the top one percent. Hillary Clinton understands that if someone in America works 40 hours a week, that person should not be living in poverty. She believes that we should raise the minimum wage to a living wage. And she wants to create millions of new jobs by rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. – our roads, bridges, water systems and wastewater plants.
But her opponent – Donald Trump – well, he has a very different view. He believes that states should have the right to lower the minimum wage or even abolish the concept of the minimum wage altogether. If Donald Trump is elected, we will see no increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour – a starvation wage.
This election is about which candidate will nominate Supreme Court justices who are prepared to overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision which allows billionaires to buy elections and undermine our democracy; about who will appoint new justices on the Supreme Court who will defend a woman's right to choose, the rights of the LGBT community, workers' rights, the needs of minorities and immigrants, and the government's ability to protect the environment.
If you don't believe this election is important, take a moment to think about the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump will nominate, and what that means to civil liberties, equal rights and the future of our country.
This campaign is about moving the United States toward universal health care and reducing the number of people who are uninsured or under-insured. Hillary Clinton wants to see that all Americans have the right to choose a public option in their health care exchange, which will lower the cost of health care. She also believes that anyone 55 years or older should be able to opt in to Medicare and she wants to see millions more Americans gain access to primary health care, dental care, mental health counseling and low-cost prescription drugs through a major expansion of community health centers throughout this country. Hillary is committed to seeing thousands of young doctors, nurses, psychologists, dentists and other medical professionals practice in underserved areas as we follow through on President Obama's idea of tripling funding for the National Health Service Corps.
In New Hampshire, in Vermont and across the country we have a major epidemic of opiate and heroin addiction. People are dying every day from overdoses. Hillary Clinton understands that if we are serious about addressing this crisis we need major changes in the way we deliver mental health treatment. That's what expanding community health centers will do and that is what getting medical personnel into the areas we need them most will do.
And What is Donald Trump's position on health care? No surprise there. Same old, same old Republican contempt for working families. He wants to abolish the Affordable Care Act, throw 20 million people off of the health insurance they currently have and cut Medicaid for lower-income Americans. The last thing we need today in America is a president who doesn't care about whether millions will lose access to the health care coverage that they desperately need. We need more people with access to quality health care, not fewer.
Hillary Clinton also understands that millions of seniors, disabled vets and others are struggling with the outrageously high cost of prescription drugs. She and I are in agreement that Medicare must negotiate drug prices with the pharmaceutical industry and that we must expand the use of generic medicine. Drug companies should not be making billions in profits while one in five Americans are unable to afford the medicine they need. The greed of the drug companies must end.
This election is about the grotesque level of income and wealth inequality that currently exists, the worst it has been since 1928. Hillary Clinton knows that something is very wrong when the very rich become richer while many others are working longer hours for lower wages. She knows that it is absurd that middle-class Americans are paying an effective tax rate higher than hedge fund millionaires, and that there are corporations in this country making billions in profit while they pay no federal income taxes in a given year because of loopholes their lobbyists created. While Hillary Clinton supports making our tax code fairer, Donald Trump wants to give hundreds of billions of dollars in tax breaks to the very wealthiest people in this country. His reckless economic policies will not only exacerbate income and wealth inequality, they would increase our national debt by trillions of dollars.
This election is about the thousands of young people I have met who have left college deeply in debt, the many others who cannot afford to go to college and the need for this country to have the best educated workforce in the world if we are to compete effectively in a highly competitive global economy. Hillary Clinton believes that we must substantially lower student debt, and that we must make public colleges and universities tuition free for the middle class and working families of this country. This is a major initiative that will revolutionize higher education in this country and improve the lives of millions. Think of what it will mean when every child in this country, regardless of the income of their family, knows that if they study hard and do well in school – yes, they will be able to get a college education and leave school without debt.
This election is about climate change, the greatest environmental crisis facing our planet, and the need to leave this world in a way that is healthy and habitable for our kids and future generations. Hillary Clinton is listening to the scientists who tell us that if we do not act boldly in the very near future there will be more drought, more floods, more acidification of the oceans, more rising sea levels. She understands that we must work with countries around the world in transforming our energy system away from fossil fuels and into energy efficiency and sustainable energy – and that when we do that we can create a whole lot of good paying jobs. Donald Trump: Well, like most Republicans, he chooses to reject science – something no presidential candidate should do. He believes that climate change is a hoax. In fact, he wants to expand the use of fossil fuel. That would be a disaster for our country and our planet.
This election is about the leadership we need to pass comprehensive immigration reform and repair a broken criminal justice system. It's about making sure that young people in this country are in good schools or at good jobs, not in jail cells. Secretary Clinton understands that we don't need to have more people in jail than any other country on earth, at an expense of $80 billion a year.
In these stressful times for our country, this election must be about bringing our people together, not dividing us up. While Donald Trump is busy insulting Mexicans, Muslims, women, African Americans and veterans, Hillary Clinton understands that our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Yes. We become stronger when black and white, Latino, Asian American, Native American – all of us – stand together. Yes. We become stronger when men and women, young and old, gay and straight, native born and immigrant fight to rid this country of all forms of bigotry.
It is no secret that Hillary Clinton and I disagree on a number of issues. That's what this campaign has been about. That's what democracy is about. But I am happy to tell you that at the Democratic Platform Committee which ended Sunday night in Orlando, there was a significant coming together between the two campaigns and we produced, by far, the most progressive platform in the history of the Democratic Party. Our job now is to see that platform implemented by a Democratic Senate, a Democratic House and a Hillary Clinton president – and I am going to do everything I can to make that happen.
I have known Hillary Clinton for 25 years. I remember her as a great first lady who broke precedent in terms of the role that a first lady was supposed to play as she helped lead the fight for universal health care. I served with her in the United States Senate and know her as a fierce advocate for the rights of children.
Hillary Clinton will make an outstanding president and I am proud to stand with her here today.
It has been a long road, but the Democratic Party now stands united.


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Chris Reeve Umnumzaan Knife Titanium Folder (3.675" S35VN Plain),UMN-1000
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Chris Reeve Umnumzaan Knife Titanium Folder (3.675" S35VN Plain),UMN-1000
In every sense of the definition, Umnumzaan (pronounced um-num-zahn) is a knife deserving respect. Developed from the 20+ year heritage of the Sebenza, this bold, innovative folding knife is one to be reckoned with for its inventive design features and ability to get the job done.
A ceramic ball creates the interface between the blade locking surface and the integral locking arm surface. The ball doubles to drop into a detent on the blade to ensure the blade does not open accidentally.
Typical of Chris Reeve Knives, the pivot strength is more robust than other folders. The large pivot screw and pin are supported by large thrust washers. These perforated phosphor bronze washers reduce friction and double to retain the fluorinated grease for longer lubrication thereby extending the life of the knife.
The thumb lug doubles as the stop pin, ensuring a solid lockup. Around the lug is a polyurethane o-ring that acts as a shock absorber to cushion the impact of the lug against the handle. Never wishing to copy other designs without giving credit, Grant and Gavin Hawk originated the shock absorber concept in one of their many innovative designs.
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Data sheet
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- 3.675"
- Blade Shape :
- Clip Point
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- Hollow
- Blade Finish :
- Stonewash
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- Overall Length :
- 8.4"
- Blade Thickness :
- 3.5mm
- Edge Type :
- Plain
- Handle Material :
- Titanium
- Lock Type :
- Titanium Frame Lock
- Opening System :
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- Washer
- Pocket Clip :
- Tip Up
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- Right Hand
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- 140g
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A performance dropper post with an larger 34.9mm diameter and updated design with MaxFlow technology for faster, smoother operation. The Line Elite 34.9 Dropper is easy to set up and easier to drop, with 20% less saddle force required. Avid Matchmaker and Shimano I-Spec II compatibility ensures simple, integrated setup and the included lever provides a great feel with an easy push. Length options from 100mm to 200mm travel ensure there is a size for your ride. Designed for bikes with 34.9mm seatpost compatibility.
- Infinitely adjustable air-sprung hydraulic locking cartridge with 20 percent reduction in compression force
- MaxFlow design allows for a faster return and less compression force
- 34.9mm diameter adds strength and durability while reducing side-play and stiction
- Cable-actuated under-bar lever compatible with MatchMaker and Shimano EV
- 2-bolt rocker head with micro adjustment allows for easy saddle tilt adjustment
- Internal cable routing keeps housing tucked away and free from moving wheel
- Includes cable, housing, and 1x under-bar remote lever
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An incredible discovery that was recently made in Russia threatens to shatter conventional theories about the history of the planet. On Mount Shoria in southern Siberia, researchers have found an absolutely massive wall of granite stones. Some of these gigantic granite stones are estimated to weigh more than 3,000 tons, and as you will see below, many of them were cut "with flat surfaces, right angles, and sharp corners." Nothing of this magnitude has ever been discovered before. The largest stone found at the megalithic ruins at Baalbek, Lebanon is less than 1,500 tons. So how in the world did someone cut 3,000 ton granite stones with extreme precision, transport them up the side of a mountain and stack them 40 meters high? According to the commonly accepted version of history, it would be impossible for ancient humans with very limited technology to accomplish such a thing. Could it be possible that there is much more to the history of this planet than we are being taught? For years, historians and archaeologists have absolutely marveled at the incredibly huge stones found at Baalbek. But some of these stones in Russia are reportedly more than twice the size. Needless to say, a lot of people are getting very excited about this discovery. The following comes from a Mysterious Universe article: "Alternate history buffs are about to be whipped into a frenzy! OK, maybe not, but they will find this interesting. "An ancient "super-megalithic" site has been found in the Siberian Mountains. Found recently in Gornaya Shoria (Mount Shoria) in southern Siberia, this site consists of huge blocks of stone, which appear to be granite, with flat surfaces, right angles, and sharp corners. "The blocks appear to be stacked, almost in the manner of cyclopean masonry, and well… they're enormous! "Russia is no stranger to ancient megalithic sites, like Arkaim or Russia's Stonehenge, and the Manpupuner formation, just to name two, but the site at Shoria is unique in that, if it's man-made, the blocks used are undoubtedly the largest ever worked by human hands." When I say that this is a new discovery, I am not kidding. In fact, the very first expedition to study these stones happened just a few months ago. Prior to this expedition, there were no known photographs of these megalithic stones. Archaeologist John Jensen is mystified by these ancient ruins, and the following is an excerpt from a post on his personal blog: "The super megaliths were found and photographed for the first time by Georgy Sidorov on a recent expedition to the Southern Siberian mountains. The following images are from Valery Uvarov's Russian website. "There are no measurements given, but from the scale depicted by the human figures, these megaliths are much larger (as much as 2 to 3 times larger) than the largest known megaliths in the world. (Example: The Pregnant Woman Stone of Baalbek, Lebanon weighs in at approximately 1,260 ton). Some of these megaliths could easily weigh upwards of 3,000 to 4,000 tons." Below, I have posted some of the images that he was referring to. As you can see, they are absolutely stunning: Another very unusual thing about these stones is that they caused the compasses of the researchers to start behaving very strangely. The following is an excerpt from a story on a Russian news source: "Some events that were happening during the autumn expedition could probably be called mystical. The compasses of the geologists behaved very strangely, for some unknown reason their arrows were deviating from the megaliths. "What could this mean? All that was clear was that they came across an inexplicable phenomenon of the negative geomagnetic field. Could this be a remnant of ancient antigravity technologies?" Of course much more research needs to be done on this site. Nobody knows who cut these stones or how old they are. Jensen believes that they come from a time "well back into the mists of pre-history": "These megaliths reach well back into the mists of pre-history, so far in fact, that conjecture about their 'builders', methods, purpose and meaning is pure speculation, and as such, I would hesitate to offer any observation at all, other than to say our pre-historical past is richer than we ever dreamed." These stones are likely to remain an unsolved mystery for a very long time. But what is abundantly clear is that according to the commonly accepted version of history they should not be there. And of course this is far from the only site around the world that contains massive megalithic ruins. Perhaps the most famous are the megalithic ruins at Baalbek, Lebanon: The following is some information about Baalbek from one of my previous articles: "The ancient city of Baalbek is one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of all time. Located east of the Litani River in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, Baalbek is world famous for its exquisitely detailed yet monumentally scaled Roman temple ruins. "In Roman times, Baalbek was known as Heliopolis (after the sun god) and it contained some of the largest and most notable Roman temples ever built. In fact, the Romans had constructed an extraordinary temple complex in Baalbek consisting of three separate temples – one for Jupiter, one for Bacchus and one for Venus. "But what these Roman temples were built on top of is much more important. These Roman temples were actually built on top of an ancient 5 million square foot platform that was made from some of the largest stones ever used in any construction project in the history of the earth. "In fact, the largest stone found near the Baalbek ruins weighs approximately 1200 tons and is about 64 feet long. To put that in perspective, that is the equivalent of approximately 156 full size African elephants. "How people in ancient times were able to move such massive stones is a complete mystery. In fact, these giant construction stones were stacked so closely together that you can't even fit a piece of paper between many of them. Many of the architectural feats found at Baalbek cannot even be duplicated with 21st century technology. "So how did they do it? "How did they move such massive stones to create a structure of such intricate precision? Keep in mind that the base of the Baalbek ruins alone weighs approximately 5 billion tons." Evidence continues to mount that very sophisticated technology was used in the ancient world. These megalithic ruins are undeniable reminders of highly advanced ancient civilizations. So who were they and what happened to them? Could it be possible that they were wiped out by a massive global cataclysm such as a global flood? Leave a Reply. |
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The doctrine of racism asserts that blood is the marker of national-ethnic identity. It assumes that inherited characteristics biologically determine human behavior. With respect to the ultimate value of a human being, racists place a higher value on membership in a "race" than on individuality. Racists define national-ethnic identity through the myth of "pure inherited blood. " In practice, however, they can only point to differences in visible but biologically superficial characteristics such as skin, hair, and eye color.
Pseudoscientific Basis
Racists believe that innate, inherited characteristics biologically determine human behavior. In the early twentieth-century, such views on race were widely accepted in many parts of the world. In fact, race is not biologically based, it is a cultural classification of groups.
Many intellectuals, including scientists and historians, have lent pseudoscientific support to racist thinking. In continental Europe, particularly in Germany and German-speaking Austria, nineteenth century racists saw the highest human value as membership in a "collective racial nation." Nineteenth century racist thinkers, such as Houston Stewart Chamberlain and Guido von List as well as racist politicians like Georg von Schönerer exerted a significant influence on many in the generation of Adolf Hitler.
Racism in National Socialism
Racism, including racial antisemitism, was always an integral part of German National Socialism. The Nazis perceived all of human history as the history of a biologically determined struggle between races. They postulated that political movements such as Marxism, communism, pacifism, and internationalism were anti-nationalist and reflected a dangerous, racially based Jewish intellectualism.
In 1931, the SS established a Race and Settlement Main Office (RuSHA) to
- conduct race "research"
- determine the racial suitability of prospective candidates for SS membership
- determine the racial suitability of potential spouses for SS members.
During the war, RuSHA experts made pseudo-scientific determinations of who was German and who had the "racial potential" to be German. Such determinations could mean the difference between life and death, as in cases in which a pregnancy resulted from a sexual relationship between a Polish forced laborer in Germany and a German woman. If deemed by the "race examiner" to be a Pole incapable of "Germanization," the Polish father was likely to be hanged.
The "Biologically Inferior"
Two years after the Nazis came to power, the German government decreed the Nuremberg Race Laws in 1935. These laws codified a supposedly biological definition of Jewishness.
The Nazi leadership considered the so-called Jewish race to be not only the most inferior of "races," but the most dangerous, since the Nazis attributed to the Jews inherited talent to mobilize the inferior, but more numerous "races" against the so-called superior races in a titanic biological struggle. Having "defined" Jewishness, the Nazis implemented a policy aimed at the physical elimination of the European Jews during World War II.
Nazi racists had always viewed the people with mental and physical disabilities as blemishes upon the genetic landscape of the so-called master race and, insofar as they were capable of conceiving children, as a biological danger to the purity of the German Aryan "race." After careful planning and data collection during the summer and autumn of 1939, German physicians murdered people with mental and physical disabilities or illnesses who resided in institutions throughout Germany. The Nazi leadership and the German health care community euphemistically referred to the series of operations aimed at the physical annihilation of the so-called unfit as "euthanasia".
During the war, German physicians conducted bogus medical experiments seeking to identify physical evidence of German Aryan racial superiority to other so-called races. Despite killing countless prisoners in the course of these experiments, they could not find a scientific basis for their racial theories. Indeed, despite attempts of racists for two hundred years to discover "scientific" evidence of inherited inferiority of certain so-called races, biological science does not support the racist notion of racial differences between different groups of human beings that go beyond superficial external physical characteristics, such as skin or eye color. Moreover, there is no scientific basis for the notion that possession of a certain skin or eye color denotes superior or inferior physical or mental health or abilities or inherited personality traits.
The Nazi regime targeted Roma (Gypsies) as "racially inferior" and sufficiently "dangerous" to warrant elimination through mass murder. During twelve years of Nazi rule German Roma were incarcerated in prisons, labor camps and concentration camps. During World War II, the Germans, consistent with Nazi racial policy, shot Roma and deported them to killing centers.
Also included among the so-called inferior races in Nazi ideology were the Slavic peoples of Eastern Europe and the Asian ethnic groups of the Soviet Union. During World War II, the Nazi leadership set about what they referred to as an "ethnic housecleaning" in occupied Poland and the Soviet Union. This policy included the murder and annihilation of enemy "races." The Germans carried out systematic mass killings of persons considered to be members of Polish and Soviet political, cultural, and intellectual elites, and systematically selected from among captured Soviet prisoners of war persons perceived to have "Asian" or "Mongolian" characteristics in order to shoot them.
The Nazis also perceived German residents of African nationality or descent as inferior and dangerous and planned for their eventual disappearance—within a generation—through a mass sterilization policy. Though this policy was not consistently applied, the German authorities routinely and viciously persecuted and discriminated against German residents of African descent.
Consequences of Nazi Racism
From their racism, the Nazis concluded that "inferior peoples" had to either be physically eliminated completely or intellectually decapitated. Physical elimination was to take place immediately by mass murder or within a generation by sterilization. These policies of elimination were applied toward Jews, Roma, persons with disabilities living in institutions, and German residents of African descent. Intellectual decapitation was to be achieved through mass murder of the leadership elites and reduction of the surviving population into a reservoir of uneducated forced manual laborers.
Series: Nazi Racism
Critical Thinking Questions
- How can knowledge of the events in Germany and Europe before the Nazis came to power help citizens today respond to threats of genocide and mass atrocity in the world?
- How can individuals and leaders recognize and respond to indications that a country is at risk for genocide or mass atrocity?
- Despite overwhelming scientific data to the contrary, many people still believe in the superiority of certain races. Why might individuals hold onto a belief that has been discredited?
- How can societies, communities, and individuals reinforce and strengthen the willingness to stand up for others?


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longjmp, siglongjmp - non-local jump to a saved stack context
#include <setjmp.h>
void longjmp(jmp_buf env, int val);
void siglongjmp(sigjmp_buf env, int val);
Feature Test Macro Requirements for glibc (see feature_test_macros(7)):
siglongjmp(): _POSIX_C_SOURCE >= 1 || _XOPEN_SOURCE || _POSIX_C_SOURCE
longjmp() and setjmp(3) are useful for dealing with errors and interrupts encountered in a low-level subroutine of a program. longjmp() restores the environment saved by the last call of setjmp(3) with the corresponding env argument. After longjmp() is completed, program execution continues as if the corresponding call of setjmp(3) had just returned the value val. longjmp() cannot cause 0 to be returned. If longjmp() is invoked with a second argument of 0, 1 will be returned instead.
siglongjmp() is similar to longjmp() except for the type of its env argument. If, and only if, the sigsetjmp(3) call that set this env used a non-zero savesigs flag, siglongjmp() also restores the signal mask that was saved by sigsetjmp(3).
These functions never return.
C89, C99, and POSIX.1-2001 specify longjmp(). POSIX.1-2001 specifies siglongjmp().
POSIX does not specify whether longjmp() will restore the signal context (see setjmp(3) for some more details). If you want to portably save and restore signal masks, use sigsetjmp() and siglongjmp().
The values of automatic variables are unspecified after a call to longjmp() if they meet all the following criteria:
o | they are local to the function that made the corresponding setjmp(3) call; |
o | their values are changed between the calls to setjmp(3) and longjmp(); and |
o | they are not declared as volatile. |
longjmp() and siglongjmp() make programs hard to understand and maintain. If possible an alternative should be used.
This page is part of release 3.23 of the Linux man-pages project. A description of the project, and information about reporting bugs, can be found at http://www.kernel.org/doc/man-pages/.


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A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility of new insights into the history of the solar system and marking a new landmark for China's rapidly advancing space program.
The capsule of the Chang'e 5 probe landed just before 2 a.m. (1800 GMT Wednesday) in the Siziwang district of the Inner Mongolia region, the China National Space Administration reported.
The capsule had earlier separated from its orbiter module and performed a bounce off Earth's atmosphere to reduce its speed before passing through and floating to the ground on parachutes. Following recovery, the capsule and its cargo of samples were flown to the space program's campus in Beijing to begin the process of disassembly and analysis, the space administration said.
The mission achieved new firsts for the lunar exploration program in collecting samples, launching a vehicle from the moon's surface and docking it with the capsule to return the samples to Earth, the administration said.
"As our nation's mostly complex and technically groundbreaking space mission, Chang'e 5 has achieved multiple technical breakthroughs ... and represents a landmark achievement," it said.
Two of the Chang'e 5's four modules set down on the moon on Dec. 1 and collected about 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) of samples by scooping them from the surface and drilling 2 meters (about 6 feet) into the moon's crust. The samples were deposited in a sealed container that was carried back to the return module by an ascent vehicle.
Much to the amusement of viewers, footage run by state broadcaster CCTV showed a furry white animal, possibly a fox or rodent, running in front of the capsule as it lay on the ground, stopping briefly as if to inquire into the unfamiliar object.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in a statement read out at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, called it a major achievement that marked a great step forward for China's space industry. Xi expressed hope that mission participants would continue to contribute toward building China into a major space power and national rejuvenation, state-run Xinhua News Agency said.
Recovery crews had prepared helicopters and off-road vehicles to home in on signals emitted by the lunar spacecraft and locate it in the darkness shrouding the vast snow-covered region in China's far north, long used as a landing site for China's Shenzhou crewed spaceships.
The spacecraft's return marked the first time scientists have obtained fresh samples of lunar rocks since the former Soviet Union's Luna 24 robot probe in 1976.
The newly collected rocks are thought to be billions of years younger than those obtained earlier by the U.S. and former Soviet Union, offering new insights into the history of the moon and other bodies in the solar system. They come from a part of the moon known as the Oceanus Procellarum, or Ocean of Storms, near a site called the Mons Rumker that was believed to have been volcanic in ancient times.
As with the 382 kilograms (842 pounds) of lunar samples brought back by U.S. astronauts from 1969 to 1972, they will be analyzed for age and composition and are expected to be shared with other countries.
The age of the samples will help fill in a gap in knowledge about the history of the moon between roughly 1 billion and three billion years ago, Brad Jolliff, director of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences at Washington University in the U.S. city of St. Louis, wrote in an email. They may also yield clues as to the availability of economically useful resources on the moon such as concentrated hydrogen and oxygen, Jolliff said.
"These samples will be a treasure trove!" Jolliff wrote. "My hat is off to our Chinese colleagues for pulling off a very difficult mission; the science that will flow from analysis of the returned samples will be a legacy that will last for many, many years, and hopefully will involve the international community of scientists."
Chang'e 5 blasted off from a launch base in China's southern island province of Hainan on Nov. 24 and appeared to have completed its highly technically sophisticated mission without a hitch.
It marked China's third successful lunar landing but the only one to lift off again from the moon. Its predecessor, Chang'e 4, became the first probe to land on the moon's little-explored far side and continues to send back data on conditions that could affect a future extended stay by humans on the moon.
The moon has been a particular focus of the Chinese space program, which says it plans to land humans there and possibly construct a permanent base. No timeline or other details have been announced.
China also has joined the effort to explore Mars. In July, it launched the Tianwen 1 probe, which was carrying a lander and a robot rover to search for water.
In 2003, China became the third country to send an astronaut into orbit on its own after the Soviet Union and the United States and its space program has proceeded more cautiously than the U.S.-Soviet space race of the 1960s, which was marked by fatalities and launch failures. By taking incremental steps, China appears on the path toward building a program that can sustain steady progress.
The latest flight includes collaboration with the European Space Agency, which is helping to monitor the mission. Amid concerns over the Chinese space program's secrecy and close military connections, the U.S. forbids cooperation between NASA and the CNSA unless Congress gives its approval. That has prevented China from taking part in the International Space Station, something it has sought to compensate for with the launching of an experimental space station and plans to complete a permanent orbiting outpost within the next two years.
This report corrects the date of the Chang'e 5 mission's launch.


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If you earn a good living now, but you worry about not having enough money for a future time when you cannot work due to illness or injury, disability insurance is your answer. However, you need to make sure you are getting an insurance policy that will meet your needs and not waste your money. This article covers 7 issues to consider when purchasing disability insurance.
Disability Insurance: Issues to consider
The answers to these 7 questions can give you the best chance of finding a policy that is well-suited for your particular situation.
1. What is disability insurance?
Disability insurance pays benefits when you are unable to work because you are sick or injured. Most policies pay a benefit that replaces a percentage of your income. But disability insurance is not the same as health insurance—it will not cover your medical bills.
Instead, disability benefits replace a percentage of the income you lose due to your inability to work, so you can cover your basic financial needs, such as paying bills, covering daily living expenses, and providing for your family, until you can return to work. To begin your search for disability insurance, first you need to get clear about your minimum financial needs, or what we call your "minimum to thrive" number, should you become unable to work.
If you don't currently know what your "minimum to thrive" number is, contact us for help calculating this number, and we can refer you to tools or an advisor who can support you.
2. Should I get disability coverage?
If you are the breadwinner in your family and your income would stop if you become ill or injured and could not work, you should look into disability insurance. According to U.S. government's statistics, one in four 20-year-olds become disabled before reaching retirement age. Statistics like this make it all the more important that you consider protecting yourself and your family with disability coverage.
3. What's the difference between short and long-term disability insurance?
There are two primary types of disability insurance: short-term and long-term. Short-term disability insurance typically lasts between 3 to 6 months, and sometimes up to a year or more. These policies generally cover about 60% to 80% of your monthly gross income, and the premiums you pay generally range from 1% to 3% of your annual income. One major upside to short-term policies is that payouts usually happen within two weeks, which can be a lifesaver in an emergency.
Long-term disability insurance can pay benefits for a few years or until your disability ends, even if that's when you retire. Most long-term policies cover 40% to 60% of your monthly gross income, but policies that pay up to 70% do exist. Long-term disability policies also cost 1% to 3% of your yearly income, but based on the benefits, they tend to be more cost-effective in the long run.
That said, it can take up to 6 months to see a payout from a long-term policy, which may not be a realistic option if you need money immediately to cover your living expenses. Therefore, we recommend covering your short-term financial needs with emergency savings of 6 months, and then getting a long-term policy to cover your longer term needs.
4. What does 'portability' mean?
If you purchase your disability insurance through your workplace, ask if you can keep that insurance if you leave the company. If your insurance is non-portable, your coverage will end when you leave the job. Having a portable policy means that you will be covered no matter where you work.
Although many disability policies purchased through an employer are not portable, it's definitely something you should look into. If portability is important to you, consider purchasing disability insurance on your own, rather than through your employer.
5. What are the renewal options for disability policies?
A "guaranteed renewal" policy allows you to renew, without making any changes to your coverage, but your premium can fluctuate. A "non-cancelable" policy means your coverage and your premiums cannot be changed, assuming you pay your premiums on time. Also, be sure to find out if premiums are waived during a qualified disability.
Given these considerations, the best policies will be non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable. Obviously, such policies will cost more, so consider what's best for you, and if you need help making your decision, we're happy to recommend a trusted insurance agent and then talk through the options with you.
6. How do cost of living benefits work?
Cost of living benefits are not included in most policies, but adding this rider is definitely something to consider. Cost of living benefits are designed to provide financial stability by offering an increasing benefit to keep pace with an increased cost of living, which is especially important right now, when we are experiencing unprecedented levels of inflation.
When choosing cost of living benefits, consider choosing policies that increase on a compounding basis. Compound interest is earned on the principal and the interest. This additional rider can help your benefits keep pace through inflation, even after your disability ends.
7. Do I need a 'future increase' rider?
A future increase rider is another option to consider adding to your disability coverage. It's worth looking into particularly if you think your income may increase significantly over time. With this rider, you are able to increase the monthly benefit of your policy, regardless of your health status.
Without it, your policy will not change to protect your future income, and your benefits will pay out according to your income when you first obtained coverage. That said, many insurance companies will limit the total supplementary coverage that can be implemented each year with a future increase rider, so even if you have this option in place, the benefits might not fully reflect your future salary.
Get help choosing your coverage
When shopping for a policy, it's best to work with an insurance agent who can survey many different companies to help you choose the right policy for your budget, age, health, and other factors. And remember, you must have the policy in place before something happens—if you're already sick or injured, you can't buy disability insurance to make up for lost income.
One of the ways we support our clients is by discussing matters like this with you during your Family Wealth Planning Session, or at your annual or 3-year review meetings after you've completed your Life & Legacy Plan with us. If you do not have an insurance agent you are already working with, we can connect you with an agent we trust, and then provide objective counsel to help you decide on the best coverage for you and the people you love.
If you are not already a client, contact us today to schedule your Family Wealth Planning Session. If you are, and you are ready for a review of your legal and financial choices, contact us for a plan review. We look forward to supporting your next step in Life & Legacy Planning.
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I share my life with my 2 Labrador retrievers and my wonderful boyfriend who understands my obsession for teas as he has his own items that he collects. It's a win win situation as long as all the bills are paid right? Davidstea was the first company to get me hooked on their products in 2013 with their bright colors of tea accessories and huge selection of teas. And even though they have since discontinued some of my favorite teas, I still adore them but I have branched off to try other companies like Tea Taxi, Citizen tea, Tickled tea and recently Adagio Teas. My dream is to open my own tea/gift shop store one day.
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BINGHAMTON, NY – Binghamton University Student Association has announced two large-scale concerts for November. Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Afrojack, with opening act Quintino, will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Events Center. Also, Rapper, actor and comedian Childish Gambino, with opening act Logic, will perform on at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 in the West Gym. Doors for both concerts open at 7 p.m. These events are open to the public.
Afrojack will be performing at Binghamton as part of his 2012 United States tour, "Jacked," which has had multiple sold-out showings. The DJ came to fame in 2011 with his platinum hit, "Take Over Control," and has since worked with David Guetta and written and produced hit songs for pop artists around the world.
Childish Gambino released his debut album, "Camp," in 2011. He has performed at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," and was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for his song, "Heartbeat." Gambino is also known as a cast member on the NBC show, "Community," and for his work as a writer on NBC's "30 Rock."
Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Advance tickets for the Afrojack concert: Binghamton University students, $22; public $35 (plus facility fees) and the Childish Gambino concert: $15 for Binghamton University students; public $25 (plus facility fees). To purchase tickets, go to www.sapb.binghamtonsa.org, or visit or call the Binghamton University Center Box Office at (607) 777-6004.


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When: 9AM-5PM April 18-21, 2017
Where: Call Florida Sen. Nelson's offices
Event: facebook, courtesy Tim Canova
Why: No new piplines! Solar power now for the Sunshine State.
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Microsoft's vision of a world of connected devices got a full airing at Computex today in Taipei, Taiwan.
In a long speech, Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's corporate vice president of the OEM Division, laid out why Microsoft offers the kind of software platforms that hardware partners and equipment designers will want to build upon. He briefly started with the coming Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft's cloud endeavors, and concluded the talk focusing on Windows 7 and Windows 8. He basically skipped over Windows Phone.
In general, Guggenheimer suggested that device markets are changing, creating new opportunities compared with past.
"So, you have an ecosystem where everybody is looking across the screens and distribution is coming together, you have retailers selling phones, you have operators selling PCs; you have a very different world," Guggenheimer said, according to a Microsoft transcript (Word doc). "You actually have a convergence of ecosystems as opposed to a convergence of technologies now."
While the cloud might not be foremost concern among PC makers, Guggenheimer announced during the talk that Microsoft has worked with Taiwan-based Quanta Computer to create a cloud-in-a-box solution under the Microsoft Private Cloud Fast Track program. Quanta's box uses Windows Server and Hyper-V in a validated configuration for customer deployment. No release date for Quanta's product was announced. Other partners producing such cloud-ready combinations of hardware and software include Dell and Fujitsu, according to a Microsoft blog.
In other news, Guggenheimer noted that the Ford Motor Co. is expanding its markets using Microsoft Sync technology in its Focus cars. The Microsoft Sync platform enables digital media players or mobile phones to be connected to a car's sound system, enabling voice control. The technology currently works in Mandarin and English, and Ford will expand its Sync market into Taiwan.
Finally, Guggenheimer announced that Windows Embedded Standard 8 is now available as a second community technology preview (CTP) version, which can be downloaded here. Microsoft had initially released a CTP back in March. CTP 2 includes functional improvements, management improvements and expanded language support, as described in this Microsoft blog. According to Microsoft's roadmap, the final Windows Embedded Standard 8 product is scheduled for release "three quarters after Windows 8 is generally available for PCs," which puts the embedded product's availability sometime in late 2013.
Spotlight on Windows 8 Windows 8 might have been expected to be the star of Guggenheimer's presentation, but he admitted that a lot of the devices on stage with him at the Computex talk were Windows 7 based. Currently, Windows 8 is at the "release preview" final test stage, with expectations for release to manufacturing at the end of July, so there are no Windows 8 devices on the market yet.
Guggenheimer said that there currently exist 600 million Windows 7 licenses, which is almost double what he described at last year's Computex. More than 50,000 peripheral devices have been certified to work on Windows 7-based machines.
On the Windows 8 side, Microsoft has expanded its Windows Store to support over 38 markets. The company has tested "over 13,000 desktop applications to make sure we've got great desktop compatibility with Windows 8," according to Aidan Marcuss of the Windows team, during the Computex talk. He suggested that testing desktop apps should be the No. 1 priority for application developers, who can then proceed to making Metro-style apps for Windows 8.
Windows 8 machines mentioned by Guggenheimer included devices from Acer, Asus and Samsung, although he didn't identify the models. He indicated that Computex was showcasing Windows 8 machines based on x86, system-on-chip and Windows RT (Windows on ARM) architectures.
One equipment manufacturer that was apparently left out in the cold by Microsoft was HTC. According to a report by Bloomberg, Microsoft excluded HTC from Windows 8 tablet production because it considered the hardware manufacturer to not have enough experience making tablets and to not have enough sales, even though HTC does makes Android-based tablets. The two companies almost came to legal blows over HTC's Android use, but HTC settled with Microsoft over its claims that Android infringes Microsoft's intellectual property.
New Windows 8 PCs Acer announced a few Windows 8 products to come at Computex. Its new "all-in-one" Windows 8 PCs include the 27-inch Aspire 7600U and the 23-inch Aspire 5600U, which were described as "ultra-slim" device types running Windows 8. Other Acer Windows 8 devices announced include the Aspire S7 Series of ultrabooks, which will come in 13.3-inch and 11.6-inch sizes. A third line of Windows 8 Acer devices is represented by the Iconia W Series of tablets, including the W510 (with a 10.1-inch display) and the W700 (with an 11.6-inch display).
A report by DigiTimes cited Acer Chairman JT Wang as indicating that Windows 8-based products likely would be sold primarily in "developed economies where purchasing power is strong." The implication was that Windows 8 devices would not be cheap, but no pricing was described.
Asus introduced its Transformer product line at Computex, including an 11.6-inch Tablet 810 running Windows 8 and the 10.1-inch Tablet 600 running Windows RT. The company also announced its Taichi line, which has dual screens to serve as a multitouch tablet and ultrabook computer, presumably running either Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Dell announced a new line of Inspiron laptops running Windows 7 that can be upgraded to Windows 8. The models, slated for release this summer, include the Inspiron 13z and 14z ultrathin laptops aimed at the back-to-school market and the Inspiron 15R and 17R laptops for multimedia and home applications.
Toshiba announced it has created three new Windows 8 PCs. One of them is an Intel-based Windows 8 ultrabook. Another is a Windows RT-based clamshell PC using Texas Instruments' chip. Finally, Toshiba has another Windows RT tablet that features a keyboard dock that was designed in partnership with Texas Instruments.
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Microsoft this week announced the general availability of two new security solutions designed to help organizations achieve and manage zero trust environments.
Microsoft is vacating its non-voting seat on OpenAI's board "effective immediately," reported Financial Times on Wednesday.
Despite knowing better, nearly one in four IT security pros admit to using SaaS applications that haven't been approved by their organization.
Microsoft on Tuesday released a total of 143 security patches -- 139 for its own products, and four for third-party solutions.
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At Cranborne Primary School, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and have the ability to participate fully in school life.
We tackle discrimination through the positive promotion of equality, by challenging bullying and stereotypes and by creating an environment which champions respect for all.
At Cranborne Primary School, we believe that our diverse community is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit us.
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We provide all our pupils with the opportunity to succeed and to reach the highest level of personal achievement. We do this by:
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It's ridiculous how long I'm going between postings these days. I guess Instagram in its simplicity and immediacy has my heart. But I want to share some big happenings here, professionally speaking.
In August I was granted a book deal. A BOOK DEAL!!! I am currently writing my first book on paper flowers. It's crazy. What a dream come true. The title is (for now) Papel: The Fine Art of Botanical Paper Craft, which pretty much says it all. Guess what? That giant peony tutorial many, many visitors to my blog come here for will be in the book, as well as dozens and dozens of wonderful, magical flowers and projects to use them for. I could not be more excited about this!
In September I attended my very first artist residency in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. Best eight days of my life? Pretty much. As an artist and as a mother, to get that kind of solace and time to focus was just incredible, and to have it on my home turf, even more amazing. Eternally grateful to the people at Olde Orchard Farm and my family for giving me that opportunity.
In October I moved into my first art studio! If you were following me at all in 2014, you would know that my giant botanical work was not fitting in with small apartment living, and that it was a daily struggle. I cannot tell you how much better it is for all of us to not have the mess here, to not have to clean up after myself when I am done for the day, the space we've gained here at home, and most importantly, I've gained some sort of work-life separation and balance. That probably won't be true much longer as my work load is HUGE for the next eight months, but it's been great up to now!
In November I started my fundraising campaign to help support the work I am bringing to a major art museum in San Francisco next May. Not sure if I mentioned this here on this blog, but I have been awarded an artist residency at an incredible museum for all of May 2016. Incredible. Still can't believe it. I am also bringing as much work as I can create between now and then to exhibit. I have big plans. Those plans mean no more working on commission and teaching workshops for the next five months, which is extremely hard on me financially, but the only way I can have the time needed to create enough large scale work. (Each piece is taking me upwards of 200 hours to complete now.) This is such a huge honor, and along with exhibiting, I will be working with the public daily on a SUPER big floral piece. It's going to be so fun, so exciting.
So, I am seeking help, turning over every stone, asking every friend and client and anyone else I can think of, and you, my readers, who probably are not the same readers I had three or four years ago when I was just getting started with the paper art and was mostly blogging about donuts and my family. I am fiscally sponsored by San Francisco's Intersection for the Arts, which means donations to my project are tax deductible. I am going to post the link here, just in case there is a chance anyone reading is interested in supporting this project, and here's a little bit about the project.
By the way, anyone who contributes gets their name on my donor plaque at both exhibits, and my eternal gratitude!
By the way, anyone who contributes gets their name on my donor plaque at both exhibits, and my eternal gratitude!
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This project supports "Nature Constructed", an exhibit and interactive artist residency occurring at a major art museum in San Francisco for the month of May 2016. (This exhibit will also travel to the east coast for an exhibit outside of Boston, MA in August 2016.) Through both the artist residency and the exhibits, I intend to address some of the effects of our changing environment in an aesthetic and thought provoking way. I have a large, built-in audience at both venues, and through public exhibition, daily in-studio discussion and creation of three-dimensional artwork with the public, my goals are to research and represent through my sculpture select effects of the breakdown of our environment on botanical elements of nature, and equally as important to me, to learn about the public's tolerance of the representation of these deformities and irregularities when portrayed in art.
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Be sure to find "Tiffanie Turner/papel SF" on the pull-down menu if you choose to donate to my project.
I think that's all for now. Well, there is even more, but those are things I can't talk about yet. I love having things a year or more out in the hopper, always something to look forward to.
I hope you have a very happy holiday season, and a joyous and wonderful new year! Thanks for reading!
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Sorry about the somewhat blurry image of my table in the background. But, you know, we were all running from the Daleks.
Seriously, the Ottawa Comiccon was a great event. I sold out of my entire box full of Galaxion books by early Saturday evening. And here I thought I'd overpacked! So many people came by who'd never seen Galaxion before, but were delighted to have the chance to give it a try. If I met you at the show for the first time, welcome! I hope you'll enjoy watching the story unfold.
Being so close to Quebec, there were a lot a folks there who spoke French, more than I typically encounter at a con. I got a kick out of listening to them pronounce "Galaxion" as though it were a French word. I got the feeling some of them were disappointed when they picked up a copy of one of the books, only to discover it was in English…
As I mentioned in the comic's commentary last week, I was indeed perilously close to the Dalek base at the Ottawa Comiccon. I don't think I've ever seen so many in one place! In fact, they were one of the fun experiences of the show, and hats off to the fellows behind this group. They would, several times in the day, emerge from their lair and swarm around the con floor, instructing humans in perfectly-synthesized voices to make way for the Daleks, and occasionally complimenting those attendees in electric wheelchairs for their fine taste in transportation. They always got a laugh and a smile, and were constantly followed around by cosplaying Doctors. It must have been a lot of work, and I applaud them.
There were even more fun things to see, such as the parade of Star Wars themed Lego Minifig cosplayers, but sadly I missed most of them due to being busy selling books and buttons and things.
It was raining somewhat when it was time to pack up and go, but as a lovely endcap to our day Mother Nature treated us to several lovely rainbows to send us on our way back home.
Well done Ottawa Comiccon! I have already signed up for next year's show.


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"This is the river of Minnesota....         a remarkably winding stream."
Carved out of glacial Lake Minnesota and the glacial River Warren, the Minnesota River is the longest tributary in Minnesota that enters into the Mississippi River. The Minnesota River was a major route for fur traders and was known to explorers as far back as the late 1600's when Pierre Le Sueur undertook an expedition to locate copper. During this period the French had named the river River St Pierre. |
In the 1830's another Frenchman, Joseph Nicollet, created the first accurate and detailed map complete with place names. Besides being a skilled map maker, Nicollet was a mathemetician and an astronomer and had also been commissioned to explore and map the region between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The Dakota people had named the river Minnesota which means "sky-like water." When the government formed a new territory that would include the river valley and the surrounding land they called it Minnesota Territory after the river. On May 11, 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state of the union. Civil War volunteers from the valley and surrounding area were part of the 1st Minnesota, who, on the second day of the battle of Gettysburg stopped the advance of Wilcox's Confederates. This act prevented Wilcox from breeching the Union line and consequently over 80 percent of the regiment was sacrificed. At the same time, other soldiers from the Minnesota river valley were busy helping maintain the siege of Vicksburg. The 2nd Minnesota played an active role in the storming of Missionary Ridge and accompanied General Sherman on his march through Georgia. |
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WASHINGTON, DC – As part of Healthcare Solutions Week, Independent Women's Voice is proud to present Representative Lee Terry with the 2014 Healthcare Leadership Award. He is one of only 15 recipients nationwide. Rep. Terry has been a leader on the issues and in advancing the policies that are essential to truly improving American healthcare.
The Independent Women's Voice created the Healthcare Leadership Awards to recognize those leaders who are willing to fight for greater choice, lower out-of-pocket costs, a stronger bond between a patient and her doctor, and greater access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. Each of the 2014 recipients has been a vocal and outspoken leader in the promotion of sensible and innovative patient-focused health care reform.
"Congressman Lee Terry understands the threat that ObamaCare poses to women, families and our economy and he is dedicated to advancing patient-centered reforms that will create a better healthcare system for all Americans. He has made it clear to the people of his state that ObamaCare is neither caring nor affordable and we need to both minimize the damage it is causing and work to start over," said IWV President and CEO Heather R. Higgins
Independent Women's Voice is a 501(c)(4) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization for mainstream women, men and families dedicated to promoting limited government, free markets, and personal responsibility. IWV is an affiliate organization of the Independent Women's Forum.
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Episodes of anxiety attacks can be uncomfortable, unpleasant and unhealthy. Because of this, most people head to the medicine cabinet for a quick relief. While some may find medications as an effective way to battle anxiety, there are more natural and equally effective ways of dealing your excessive emotion without subjecting the body to different negative side-effects.
Exercise – Exercise improves the health of the body and mind, and improves the overall well-being of a person. A 30-minute exercise, 3-5 times a week is enough to provide anxiety relief. Increasing to at least an hour of aerobic exercise each day provides maximum benefits for relieving stress and anxiety.
Sleep – A popular adage, "early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise," speaks of the importance of sleep in the overall health of a person. Qualitative sleep for 8 hours a day is a proven and effective technique to battle stress as well as anxiety attacks.
Healthy diet – Along with exercise, diet plays an important role in the overall health of the body. Eating healthy food maintains the normal chemistry and hormones of the body as well has provides resistance to common ailments that increases the risk of anxiety attacks.
Avoid unnecessary stressors – Most stressors are unavoidable and it is also unhealthy to turn your back to certain situations that need to be addressed. Still, some situations and people cause unnecessary stress that result to anxiety attacks. Avoid people that stress you out, learn how to say 'no', trim down your to-do-list, avoid sensitive topics such as politics and religion, etc.
Relaxation techniques – Yoga, meditation, Taiji, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization and breathing exercises can reduce anxiety and promote the feeling of relaxation and emotional well-being.
Keep a positive outlook – While it is very difficult to maintain a good attitude when experiencing an anxiety attack, it is very crucial to be more conscious and help stay in control over the situation to effectively battle your condition. Do not think "Oh no, not again!" or "I'm screwed" when an episode hits you. Think that it will be over soon and control your emotions so that your anxiety will now get worse.
If the abovementioned techniques do not work for you, it is probably time to consult a health professional about your health. Since symptoms of anxiety attacks may be a result of other psychological and physical conditions, you need to see your medical doctor first and get a complete physical in order to rule out any other possible causes.
If anxiety prevails and symptoms last for more than 1 to 2 weeks, especially if you have no idea why, see a trained therapist.
A person with anxiety disorder usually goes under medication, therapy or both. Prescription drugs for anxiety are usually antidepressants and benzodiazepines. However, they provide short-term relief and thus, other therapy is often recommended. Therapies given are cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. They are both effective (especially when combined with medication) to treat anxiety disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps patients to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Exposure therapy, on the other hand, helps treat anxiety attacks by subjecting the patients to control fear in a safe and controlled environment. Through repeated exposure, patients gain greater self control and more confidence in facing fearful situation.


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The awarding and supervision of international competitions is one of the main tasks of FAI. The rules – the Sporting Codes – drawn up by the Air Sport Commissions are used by national members to organise numerous competitions each year. World championships for each sport and discipline are generally held every two years, alternately with continental championships.
Every year, over 40 world or continental championships are listed on the FAI Sporting Calendar, and many other sporting events such as the FAI World Air Games, air sports events at other multi-sport events (World Games, Asian Games, Asian Beach Games) and miscellaneous international competitions are organised in accordance with FAI Sporting Codes.


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Anxiety is a normal, healthy feeling that is experienced by everyone. It is the body's way of reacting to stimulus that pushes us to either "fight" or "flight" over a situation. However, when anxiety attacks are chronic, severe, and irrational, and begin to affect the health of a person (physically, psychologically and emotionally), it already becomes a problem that must be addressed immediately. There is a thick line between healthy and unhealthy anxiety attacks. Unfortunately, the demarcation line is almost ignored that normal anxiety crosses into the territory of anxiety disorders.
Types of Anxiety Disorder
There are six different types of anxiety disorder, each has its own characteristics: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic worry or fear over almost everything without even knowing why. They feel anxious from day to day activities and are troubled that bad things will happen. People with GAD show symptoms such as stomach upset, fatigue, restlessness, and insomnia.
Panic disorder is repeated, unexpected panic attacks, and fears that panic episodes will likely to happen. People with panic disorder are likely to have agoraphobia, or fear of being in places where help or escape will be difficult in case of another panic attack. People with agoraphobia are also afraid of being trapped in confined places such as an airplane or crowded areas such as a shopping mall.
Phobia is excessive, irrational, and exaggerated fear over simple things that generally present little or no danger. Common phobias are heights, snakes, spiders, dark, and flying. People with phobias tend to avoid the things they are afraid of in order to escape anxiety attacks. However, avoidance only strengthens the phobia.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that happens after a life-threatening or a traumatic event. People with PTSD show symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, avoiding situations or places that remind them about the event, nightmares and flashbacks about the things that happened, startling easily, and isolation.
Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is fear of being seen negatively by others or fear of getting humiliated in public by other people. Social anxiety is often mistaken as an ordinary extreme shyness. People with this kind of disorder usually isolate themselves from others or event and places where crowd usually gathers. Stage fright is the most common type of social anxiety.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD is a condition where a person has unwanted behavior or thoughts which appear to be impossible to control. People with OCD can have certain obsession such as worries that they might hurt someone or that they have forgotten to turn the lights off. They can also have uncontrollable compulsion. The most common is washing of hands repeatedly.
- Do you experience anxiety attacks?
- Are you always worried, tense, and on the edge?
- Do you feel like you are in danger whenever you are in confined places?
- Are you afraid of mingling with strangers, meeting new friends or even meeting relatives?
- Do you feel that something bad or catastrophic will happen if certain things are not done according to plan?
- Do you experience worry, fear and anxiousness that affect your relationship, work, healthy, and other responsibilities?
- Do you feel irrational fear but couldn't shake it?
- Does your anxiety force you to avoid everyday situations and activities?


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African music is the music of Africans who live in a large region of 50 nations, each with a special culture, history and language, South of Sahara. Zulu musical instruments are part of this multilingual culture. African music has some distinct characteristics: the use of repetition is one of them. Another important characteristic is the polyphony; this is the combination of different musical parts played simultaneously.
The history is marked by the awesome military strategies of the Zulu King Shaka. The King's and his warriors' campaign of expansion is well known in world history. Zulu rich traditional culture includes songs, dances and colorful rituals, Zulu musical instruments are spectacular and original. A variety of Zulu musical instruments are well known, s well as the traditional Mine dance; Zulus have longtime used their music as a cry for freedom.
African music is really rich in modes of expression: drum ensembles are using Zulu musical instruments from the percussion family. Each drummer uses special methods to produce sounds to distinguish his drum from the others. Iron bells are very popular Zulu musical instruments; they are used to produce a repeated sound to help the drummers to play at the correct time.
Zulu musical instruments, rare and very special
The akadinda is a king of xylophone; two groups of African musicians are playing simultaneously. The first group is playing repeatedly the same pattern; the second group plays to fill in the missing sounds. Groups of Zulu musicians play also using flutes, trumpets or xylophones. Each player plays a single note in a strange rotation with the other players. The result is a polyphonic piece, characteristic to African music.
Musical practices of South African people were observed from many years; Zulu musical instruments are obsolete. Venda mbila is an old Zulu musical instrument; it is not used anymore. Reed flutes, contrary, are still very popular. The influence of foreign cultures and civilizations causes many of old Zulu musical instruments to become obsolete.
Musical instruments such as tsonga – a horn, ingungu – a friction drum, nkoka – a drum, pedi – a flute, venda – musical bow and stick, deze and demba – thumb piano and resonatos, umfece – ankle rattles are almost obsolete.
To preserve this awesome heritage of Zulu musical instruments, the necessary information was entered into a database; each Zulu musical instrument was digitally photographed to preserve all information about it.


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Industry Calendar
Members of the South Dakota tourism industry are encouraged to note these important dates, below, in your calendars.
If you are looking for a comprehensive listing of events for visitors to South Dakota, take a look at the Calendar of Events on TravelSouthDakota.com.
Industry Calendar
Note these upcoming dates and deadlines.


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Brownsville Medical Center Applied Behavioral Analysis ("BMCAPA") is committed to providing you with a website experience that respects and protects your personal privacy choices and concerns. The BMCAPA website located at www.brownsvilleaba.com (the "Website") is designed to provide you with useful information about us and our services and with employment opportunities. The Website does not promote or sell products of any kind; we do hope, however, that the information we provide on the Website encourages you to use or join our organization as a client or employee.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect information from or about you online through the Website, why we collect this information, how we will use or disclose this information, and how you may update or delete identifiable information about you from our records. This Privacy Policy covers information that we gather when you are accessing the Website. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies whom we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage. BY VISITING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ACCEPT THE PRACTICES AND POLICIES OUTLINED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT VISIT OR USE THE WEBSITE.
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Crime Insurance
A crime insurance policy that is designed to meet the needs of organizations other than financial institutions (such as banks). A commercial crime policy typically provides several different types of crime coverage, such as:
Employee dishonesty coverage sometimes referred to as fidelity coverage provides coverage for employee theft of money, securities, or property.
Forgery or alteration coverage provides coverage for loss due to dishonesty in writing, signing, or altering checks, bank drafts, and other financial instruments.
Computer fraud coverage, sometimes called funds transfer fraud coverage, covers against theft of money, securities, or property by using a computer to transfer covered property from the insured's premises or bank to another person or place.
Kidnap, ransom, or extortion coverage, referred to as K&R insurance policies typically cover the perils of kidnap, extortion, wrongful detention, and hijacking. K&R policies are indemnity policies meaning the insured is reimbursed for the loss after they pay the initial loss.
Theft Disappearance destruction (money securities coverage) insures against loss by theft, disappearance, or destruction of the insured's money and/or securities inside the insured's premises as well as outside the insured's premises while in the custody of a courier.
Money orders and counterfeit money coverage is the insuring agreement that covers money or money orders accepted in good faith in exchange for goods, money, and services, that are found to be fraudulent and/or in the case of the money order is not accepted by issuer.
Fiduciary liability covers civil damages and legal fees as a result of lawsuits against pension benefit administrators that are accused of not acting in accordance with the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974.
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