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The Graduate Program in Design and Urban Ecologies at Parsons The New School for Design and The Center for Place Culture and Politics announces the 40 Year Anniversary Symposium of David Harvey's Social Justice and The City (1973 – 2013), Saturday, May 4 from 10a – 6p at The New School, 66 West 12th Street, 404.
In April 1970, an essay titled "Social Processes and Spatial Form: An Analysis of the Conceptual Problems of Urban Planning," was published in volume 25 of the journal Papers of the Regional Science Association. For this first time, this essay constructed an unexplored critique of urban disciplines vis-á-vis capitalism. The result created a dialectical theoretical framework, and forever changed the way many urban practitioners viewed their disciplinary tools and formal training. Ultimately, this heralded an ongoing formation of radically new and unseen forms of urban practice. In 1973, this essay became the first chapter of Social Justice and the City. David Harvey's seminal second book split the way our cities are read, and created entirely new research paths for his contemporaries and younger practitioners.
Forty years after its publication, Social Justice and the City is as relevant as when it was first conceived. As the processes of urbanization fall faster than ever at the control of the elites, an unprecedented wave of enforced spatial segregation radically alters our urban realities. Today, Social Justice and the City provokes views and directions that remain at the core of any imaginary for resistance, and an action towards the belief that socially just forms of urbanization are possible.
The 40 year commemoration of Social Justice and the City will pay tribute to the lasting work and influence of David Harvey. The day will be introduced by Harvey, who will share his views on the book and its 40 year trajectory. Harvey will then be joined by a diverse array of urban practitioners, from artists to academics and designers, whose practice has been transformed by Social Justice and the City.
Participants Include: David Harvey, Sharon Zukin, Don Mitchell, Andy Merrifield, Margit Mayer, Peter Marcuse, Ayreen Anastas, Martha Rosler, Miguel Robels-Durán, Rene Gabri, William Moorish, Andrew Ross, Jeanne van Heeswijk, William Tabb, John Krinsky, Teddy Cruz, Erik Swyngedouw, Nik Heynen, Neil Brenner, Melissa Wright, Tom Angotti, Linda McDowell, Miriam Greenberg, Richard Walker and others.
RSVP & Information: urban.parsons.edu
Media Contact
Chris Chafin, The New School, 79 FIFTH AVENUE, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10003. 212.229.5667 x3794, twitter.com/Urban_Ecologies


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Top Ten
#7 Smith/Meyrick/Kane - M-Sport Bentley 88laps
#98 Demoustier/Lapierre/Parente - ART Grand Prix McLaren +1.178
#85 Wolf/Afanasiev/Dusseldorp - HTP Motorsport Mercedes +49.206
#84 Primat/Verdonck/Buhk - HTP Motorsport Mercedes +50.015
#26 Sandström/Ortelli/Guilvert - Sainteloc Racing Audi +50.550
#12 Hassid/Catsburg - TDS Racing BMW +57.645
#3 Mies/Nash/Stippler - Belgian Audi Club Team WRT Audi +1 :05.582
#90 Rizzoli/Gai/Castellacci - Scuderia Villorba Corse Ferrari +1 :09.557
#19 Haupt/Al Faisal/Simonsen - Black Falcon Mercedes +1 :29.645
#35 Aksenov/Faisca/Chiyo - Nissan GT Academy Team RJN Nissan +1 :49.042
First GTR #458 Ehret/Mattschull/Schmickler – GT Corse by Rinaldi Ferrari 2LAPS
After winning the Silverstone round of the Blancpain Endurance Series, the #7 M-Sport Bentley also claimed victory in the third round of the Series at Le Castellet. At the end of the three-hour evening race, Guy Smith, Andy Meyrick and Steven Kane had a mere 1.1 seconds advantage over the #98 ART Grand Prix McLaren of Parente-Demoustier-Lapierre. The Bentley trio now lead the Pro Cup driver standings as well. The battle for third was decided after a frantic fratricidal battle between the two HTP Motorsport Mercedes. Eventually it was the #85 machine of Wolf-Afanasiev-Dusseldorp that ended up on the podium. The Pro-Am Cup was won by the #12 TDS Racing BMW of Catsburg and Hassid, while the #458 GT Corse by Rinaldi Ferrari of Schmickler, Matschull and Ehret took its third win in as many races in the Gentlemen Trophy.
The three-hour race at Le Castellet started with a shock. The #99 ART Grand Prix McLaren, championship leader in the Pro Cup driver standings, had to retire on the opening lap with suspension damage. Kevin Estre, who started from the back after the team had to change the engine after qualifying, had tried to make up positions as quickly as possible, but was involved in an incident with the #14 Emil Frey Racing Jaguar.
Meanwhile, their ART GP team-mate Alvaro Parente was leading the race. The Portuguese driver had taken its second pole position of the season, and once the lights went out he disappeared into the distance. Just before the driver change, the gap to Guy Smith in the #7 M-Sport Bentley, who was lying second after overtaking the #35 Nissan GT Academy Team RJN Nissan of Japanese youngster Katsumasa Chiyo, was just over nine seconds.
However, during the middle stint of the race, that lead disappeared quickly. Just minutes after Jérôme D'Ambrosio had to park the #8 M-Sport Bentley behind the wall with suspected transmission damage, Andy Meyrick took the lead of the race away from Greg Demoustier. At the end of the second stint, the gap between the sole remaining Bentley and the ART McLaren had grown to almost nine seconds.
A slight problem at the front left wheel during the Bentley pitstop erased that advantage, and Steven Kane only just managed to hold on to the lead after Series newcomer Nicolas Lapierre had taken over the wheel of the #98 ART Grand Prix McLaren. The gap between the two fluctuated, depending on which driver hit traffic, but with fifteen minutes to go, it was back down to one single second. Nevertheless, Steven Kane managed to hold on to a slender lead, and crossed the line in first, handing the Bentley crew a second consecutive win and the lead in the Pro Cup standings.
The fight for third turned out to be even closer, when Nico Verdonck and Sergei Afanasiev hurtled both HTP Motorsport Mercedes nose to tail around the Circuit Paul Ricard. The difference between the two machines during the final hour of racing was never bigger than one second. The Belgian looked set to take the third podium step, but in the penultimate lap Sergei Afanasiev managed to overtake Verdonck and crossed the line less than a second in front of Verdonck.
The win in the Pro-Am Cup went to the pairing Nick Catsburg-Henry Hassid. Catsburg, who had qualified the #12 TDS Racing BMW third on the grid, made up a lot of places during the middle stint, passing the car to Hassid when in fourth overall. Despite being under pressure from Francesco Castellacci in the #90 Scuderia Villorba Corse Ferrari, Hassid managed to hold on to the first place in Pro-Am. Because the Series Pro-Am leaders, the #43 ROAL Motorsport BMW, hit trouble, the Villorba Corsa trio of Castellacci-Rizzoli-Gai now lead the Pro-Am driver standings.
In the Gentlemen Trophy Alexander Matschull and Frank Schmickler again dominated proceedings. Joined by Pierre Ehret, who skipped the Silverstone round, the drivers of the #458 GT Corse by Rinaldi Ferrari took the lead of the category just before halfway through and never looked back.
Steven Kane (#7 M-Sport Bentley): "It was a hard race in these temperatures. Especially coping with the traffic proved to be very tough sometimes. Sometimes I had to go off line, but if you go off line, the tyres pick up a lot of dirt, so you have to be careful during the next two or three corners. But the Continental GT3 looks after its tyres immensely and it got us to the end, thanks to a brilliant strategy of the team as well."
Guy Smith (#7 M-Sport Bentley): "We are all looking forward to Spa now. I realise that there are double points for grabs, but we will absolutely be going for the win. Spa is the biggest race of the year, and even though it is fantastic to win here at Le Castellet, winning Spa is what everybody wants."
Sergei Afanasiev (#85 HTP Motorsport Mercedes): "It was a fantastic fight at the end, but among team-mates we had to keep it clean. I was faster than Nico, but I had to find a way around him. I spent most of the stint looking for a way to pass, and when I did, he immediately overtook me again. I managed to get back in front, though. This result should get us going for the rest of the season, in the Blancpain Sprint Series as well."
Nicolas Lapierre (#98 ART Grand Prix McLaren): "This was my first GT-race since a long time, first time in a McLaren as well, so I had to be careful in the beginning of my stint. When the temperatures dropped, I managed to get closer to the Bentley. I was not yet sharp enough in lapping the backmarkers though, so I have to work on that. Still, I think this was an excellent preparation for Spa."
Nick Catsburg (#12 TDS Racing BMW): "Our car has been really strong all weekend long, so during my stint I was able to fight with some of the Pro Cup cars. That was really nice. And hats off to Henry. He might be 55, but he drives like a 25-year old. He matched some of the Pro Cup lap times, so he's been doing really well. Now I am really looking forward to Spa. We will have a strong line-up for both cars and our BMW likes the Belgian track, so we should be able to perform well."
Alexander Mattschull (#458 GT Corse by Rinaldi Ferrari): "This was a really difficult race for us. We had to fight early on, and could only take the lead during the middle stint. The warm conditions made it really tough, but the car ran perfect all race long. We have three wins now, but the Total 24 Hours of Spa will be a different story. The competition will be harder there, but we will try to make it four in a row."
Next Race : Total 24 Hours of Spa - 23-27 July
Over 275 years of tradition in motion:
Founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, the watch brand bearing his name is the oldest in the world. Blancpain is currently engaged to the renewal of mechanical watchmaking and to passing on exceptional expertise from one generation to the next through constant investment in human resources, production facilities and research. This approach is its strength and the expression of our long-term vision, even though it goes against the tide of a certain tendency to seek immediate profit. From the creation of components through to watch design, Blancpain is distinguished by its ability to develop exceptional movements. Over the past nine years, the Manufacture has indeed developed no less than 32 new calibres.
Through its various models, Blancpain preserves its heritage of precision and elegance, while also displaying an innovative and occasionally provocative spirit. Its range encompasses the sportive L-evolution line, the legendary Fifty Fathoms diver's watch, as well as the classic Villeret collection, the high complication from Le Brassus collection and the Women models.
Pirelli – Official Tyre Supplier
Pirelli is a tyre manufacturer and world leader in the automotive industry. It has an exclusive relationship with over 50 racing series worldwide, including Formula One.
Pirelli has a long and illustrious history in endurance racing, and has also claimed a huge variety of class wins in GT racing all over the world. The design of the new Pirelli GT tyres meets the needs of GT racing while maintaining the performance characteristics that endurance drivers have appreciated in the past.The slick tyres used for GT racing are branded Zero: just like the slicks that have become a central feature of Formula One. The name P Zero is used in the highest categories of motorsport such as GT racing.

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Luxury Park Homes for Sale near Surbiton KT6
Luxury Lodges Near Surbiton
Are you interested in a luxury lodge near Surbiton?
All our retirement park homes near Surbiton are new or nearly new. Plus, the retirement lodge park homes feature full access to beautifully kept and well-maintained communal areas.
Luxury bungalow living brings a real sense of community – all our retirement lodge owners have chosen to live the life they want. As you stroll around the park or return from a river walk, our happy retirement lodge residents are always likely to stop and chat.
Who Buys a Luxury Lodge in Surbiton?
Many of our customers start a new lifestyle with us because they are close to retiring or have already retired and thinking about releasing equity from their homes. Others are looking to purchase their bungalow as a property investment that will generate an annual income. We cater to all of your park home requirements at Home From Home Living.
Whatever the reason for purchasing a Fordbridge Park luxury lodge, whether that's downsizing, retiring or wanting an easier lifestyle, we believe our Surrey lodges can offer the perfect location and services for you.
Have Any Questions Regarding our Luxury Lodges in Surbiton?
Our expert and friendly team are here to help and advise you with any queries you have regarding our range of luxury home lodges in Surbiton.
Call our helpful Surbiton luxury lodge team to on 020 8328 3341
Your Dream Luxury Lodges for Sale near Surbiton
Working with the top industry manufacturers, we can create your beautiful park lodge ready for the plot of your choice near Surbiton.
In addition to the choice of our standard lodge range, you can also opt for a bespoke park home, where you choose the furnishing and fittings and even help determine the layout of the bungalow to suit your lifestyle.
Throughout the process, we'll be on hand to make it all as easy as possible.
Buying Bungalows near me Surbiton
In the realm of real estate, the allure of buying bungalows in Surbiton is on the rise, and the concept of park home bungalows is fast gaining traction. These unique dwellings offer a blend of tranquillity and community living that is truly unparalleled.
Luxury park home bungalows, nestled in picturesque locales, present an enticing prospect for those seeking a harmonious balance between nature and modern comforts. These distinctive properties offer a lifestyle tailored to your desires, where every detail is curated to meet your unique preferences.
They're not just homes; they're a gateway to a unique way of life, where comfort, style, and natural beauty coalesce seamlessly.
Bungalows for Sale near Surbiton
- All homes are supplied fully furnished, complete with carpets and curtains
- Age rules: 45 years and over
- Pets permitted at the park owners' discretion
- Maintenance included in ground rent
- Structural warranty on all new homes
- Extensive grounds and walks on site
- Private and quiet community
- Gated and secure with CCTV
- 5mph speed limit on site
Call our helpful Surbiton team to arrange a viewing now on 020 8328 3341
What Fordbridge Park can offer you near Surbiton
Our exclusive luxury park offers the best of both worlds. The opportunity to live in a rural local community whilst having easy access to the motorway and bus stops to explore the local area.
If you are looking for your dream home combined with the perfect location then Fordbridge Park Homes & Lodges is the answer you've been looking for.
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FAQs about our Luxury Lodge Living near Surbiton
Home owners pay a ground rent to the park owners for the plot on which their home is sited. This is usually charged on a monthly basis and covers the running costs associated with the business including maintenance of the communal areas and landscaping, roads and such factors as security and electricity for streetlights, sewerage and maintenance.
Other costs are much the same (or slightly less) compared to living in a bricks and mortar house. Council tax is lower in a home as they are classed as Class A Band. Modern park homes are built with energy efficiency in mind, so energy costs are generally lower than a traditional house. Other services such as telephone lines, satellite TV are purchased directly from suppliers such as BT.
The time you reside on the park is unlimited. You will have security of tenure as indicated in our Park Homes Written Statement.
Yes, pets are allowed although the numbers and types of pets are at our discretion.
We hope by the time you're reading this we've enticed you enough. We're certain you've talked it over with your family and are ready to make your first big decision – talking to us. Throughout the process we'll be on hand to make it all easy for you to ensure you get the home of your dreams.
Our dedicated team will help and guide you throughout your purchase.
You can arrange a viewing here.
We realise how important security will be for your peace of mind and that of your new neighbours. Our parks are safe and secure for the benefit of you, our new home owners. Our parks are in secure gated communities with electric gates to limit access to people exclusively staying on the new developments.
All our park homes are brand new modern homes built to the highest specification. Your home will have gas central heating, double glazed windows, pitched roofs and can be supplied fully furnished. Telephone and broadband facilities are available if required. Homes come with your own designated plot with garden area and space for outside seating, private block paved driveway, fully landscaped manageable garden with turf and shrubs.
A storage shed or greenhouse can be put up as long as it meets Park standards. By working with the top industry manufacturers, we can create your dream home to order, ready for the plot of your choice. In addition to the choice of their standard ranges you can also opt for a bespoke home where you choose the furnishings and fittings, and even help determine the layout of the home to suit the way you live.
The price of your home will depend on the model of home you request as well as the furniture and soft furnishings that you purchase to go in your home. With two parks to choose from there is a wide choice of locations. A plot can be secured with a deposit, and you can then decide upon the exact model of home you wish to place on your plot.
Children are allowed to visit and have short stays but must not be a long term occupier.
Yes, we can offer you a competitive Part Exchange price for your home.
The answer is they don't. Our homes look and feel the same as a conventional bungalow with all the mod cons you would expect, such as double glazing, gas central heating and mains electric. The difference between the two is in the way they are built. Homes are constructed off site using steel or timber frame.
The exterior finish provides an attractive and weatherproof exterior. All new park homes are upgraded to specific requirements to meet the British Standard BS 3632 Specification for Residential homes and Residential Lodges so you can rest assured they are built to the highest safety standards and specifications considering stability, ventilation and energy efficiency.
Yes. Every home is sold with a 10 Year GoldShield Warranty.
This is at our discretion per site but ideally all patrons should be at least 45 years of age or over.
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Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer will publish about November 1, 2014. Signed paperback copies are available from me for $13.00 (free postage).
In this story, Thumper and his family visit Kimberlee's grandmother's Texas horse ranch. Grandmother has promised to choose a beneficiary to inherit her estate. But things aren't always as they seem.
Grandmother's attorney is embezzling Grandmother's money through a false Children's Society. Someone's true identity is called into question and he may be involved with a cold case murder. Could things get any worse? Indeed they can. Thumper uncovers a murder plot and most face a killer to save Grandmother. She is family, after all, even though he knows the unscrupulous reason she brought the family to Texas…
The only good thing about wretched Texas vacation is meeting the love of his life, Noe-Noe. (Below is an edited passage from the day they met.)
A delightful scent wafted across the room, teasing his nostrils and making the hair on the back of his neck stand erect. The scent tasted familiar and yet…evocative and foreign.
Oh, moment of discovery, sweet love's fantasy revealed. He poked his head from beneath the sofa and lifted his nose, drew in the bouquet, rolled it around his tongue and teeth, seeking to identify the tantalizing bouquet. Aha. The flavor of a feminine flower, not a figment of his furtive fantasy.
She drew him as if by magic−teasing, taunting, beguiling, until his senses reeled. He followed the fragrance into the library, his gaze traveling up the bookcases. Their eyes met as the fascinating creature peered down from the top of the bookshelf, her front toes curled beneath her breast. The sun streaming through the window shimmered off her silken ears. Her fur, like rows of buttercups set in a field of marigolds, shot through a summer sunset. Her eyes, midnight slits peeking through golden moons. Her sensuous tail coiled around her nose, rising and falling in a hypnotizing rhythm, matched the thud of his heart.
Electricity crackled. She was not a gossamer dream, but a lissome feline goddess. She stared down from atop the shelf −a living, breathing, challenge to his masterful art of woomanship.
His interest in this golden-haired vixen was both perplexing and titillating.
He'd had his share of lady friends, though he was not obsessed with romance. He fancied himself a diplomatic lover, not given to one-night stands, but more discerning in his treatment of female companions. But, this enticing creature was something a cat could sink his teeth into. This lady begged a more committed long-term relationship.
Now, to put his best foot forward…but which foot? All four of his nimble black legs ended in elegant, snowy white feet with multiple toes. He stretched, raised his rear to display his muscular posterior and tight gluts. He then twisted into a three-point pretzel-like position and licked his inner thighs. These contortions were calculated to demonstrate his strongest attributes and yet reveal a willingness to concede control, a maneuver that had never failed to impress a lady cat yet.
"Howdy, stranger. New in town?" The sound of her voice, like the thrum of a hummingbird's wings.
He stared into her enchanting face−the angle of her teasing whiskers−the slant of taunting ears−her tantalizing eyes, tinged ever so slightly with green, glittered in the sunlight. Her tiny pointed teeth−perfection.She twitched her tail.
Okay, you're up, Thumper. Remember, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. "Thumper's the name. Brought the family to visit the grandmother. Care to show me around?" He licked his bib and stared out the window. "Not that it matters one way or the other if you do or don't, you understand. Just sayin.'" Please say yes, oh please, please, say yes…
"Thumper? What kind of name is that? Sounds like a rabbit."
His heart crumpled. There it was again, that silly name. Thumper−like the bunny. How many times had he wished they had named him Butch or Cruncher. But no−he had to go through life as−Thumper. His dream of a romantic fling with this straw-colored vixen had as much chance as a balloon at a porcupine's birthday party. He sighed.
Might as well leave before things get ugly. He turned and shuffled to the door.
He stopped. His ears perked, whiskers taunt, and glanced back. "Yes?"
She stood and rearranged her sumptuous body. No question. All her curves were in the right places. "Don't go yet, Thumper. I like rabbits..."


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Massive Stars:
Massive star formation often occurs in groups – such as the open cluster M7. Studying the distribution of massive stars and how they form is complicated because most of their energy is emitted at far-ultraviolet wavelengths that are not accessible from Earth, and they have short main sequence lifetimes; stars greater than 40 solar masses may not even finish their assembly until after fusing a significant portion of their core hydrogen, so a zero-age main sequence stage may not even exist for the most massive stars.
Massive stars are low in number but make a large contribution to the properties of galaxies. They are fundamental to the production of the heavy elements and to the energy balance in the interstellar medium. Massive stars regulate the rate of star formation on large scales through feedback via intense winds, radiation and, finally, through supernova explosions. Most stars form in the neighborhood of a massive star, so they influence the rate of low-mass star formation. Star formation will stop after a relatively small number of stars have formed within a star formation region. That's because the stellar nursery is radiated away by some of the newly formed stars. The hottest of these stars heat the surrounding molecular gas, break up its molecules, and drive the gas away. When the temperature exceeds about 1900 K, the gas molecules break down into atoms, gas and dust clears, the previously hidden young stars become visible, and the molecular cloud and its star-forming capability cease to exist. So, ironically, the same climate that is conducive to star formation also may shut off the star formation process. The Eagle Nebula region above contains beautiful and intricately shaped areas carved out by the radiation from hot young massive stars.
The Orion Nebula (M42) is ~1500 LY away, and the closest stellar nursery. The Orion Nebula is an emission nebula, excited by a few young hot luminous stars in its center, called the Trapezium. The trapezium stars are ~2,000,000 years old. The entire Orion complex, which includes the Orion Nebula, the trapezium, and the Horsehead nebula, will slowly disperse over the next ~100,000 years. Eventually this area will resemble the Pleiades – an open cluster of young, hot stars that formed together, produced intense ultraviolet radiation that blew away the gas clouds surrounding them, and slowly drifted apart over time.


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Who are Monastics(Monks)? Who are Lay People?
Monks and Lay People
The Buddha designed an organization that was perfectly suited to helping as many people as possible achieve the most happiness possible. For those who wanted to dedicate their lives completely to achieving the greatest happiness of full enlightenment he created the community of monks and nuns, also referred to as the Sangha. For those who wished to remain a part of the world while developing the wholesome qualities that lead to enlightenment, he created the community of lay disciples. These lay people observe the Five Precepts.
Monk's Dedication
Monks and nuns can dedicate all of their time to learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha. To give this focus, the Buddha instructed them to give up their jobs, family duties and property. This is possible through the practice of contentment with little. The bare necessities of life are to be provided by the lay community. Because the lay community is much larger than the monastic community, the burden on individuals is very light. By having regular contact with the monks and nuns, the lay people get to learn the teachings and find answers to their questions about the practice.
Relationship Between Monks and Lay People
The Buddha gave a very beautiful simile to describe this relationship: Just as a bee goes from flower to flower collecting nectar without damaging them, in the same way monastics collect small amounts of alms food from everyone in the village, not burdening anyone. And as the bee helps the flowers by spreading pollen, the monks and nuns spread the teachings of the Buddha that bring the highest happiness.
This same relationship governs this monastery. Here the monks live without collecting a salary, without supporting their families, living only on what is donated to the community by the lay disciples. Because of this they are free to study and practice the Buddha's teachings full time. And just like in ancient times the monks share what they know of these teachings freely to anyone with an interest in learning.
On a practical level, lay people sign up to offer each of the two meals eaten at the monastery, breakfast and lunch. To cover other expenses such as medicine, transportation, mortgage, and utilities, some lay people choose to pledge a certain amount each month or simply offer individual donations. The monks do not accept money themselves. All financial donations are managed by a board of directors made up of lay people. Sometimes lay people also offer in-kind donations of household items as they feel moved to do so. With guidance from the monks, volunteers take care of all the day to day operations.
Teaching the Doctrine
The monks teach at many scheduled events, both at the monastery and outside locations. Sometimes lay people will invite the monks to come to their house to give a sermon and lead the chanting of protective verses. As well, the monks are available after scheduled events to answer questions or on an appointment basis.


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Tayler Holder's New Single Someone You Knew Featured in Amazon Breakthrough Country Music
Nashville, Tennessee, 30th October 2023, ZEX PR WIRE, Rising country music sensation, Tayler Holder, has achieved yet another milestone in his already illustrious career. Holder's hit single, "Someone You Knew," has soared to the Top 5 position on the highly acclaimed Amazon Music Unlimited Breakthrough Country Playlist, solidifying his status as one of country music's most promising stars. Tayler Holder, a Texas-born artist with a heart for country music, has been captivating audiences with his unique blend of traditional and modern country sounds. His journey from small-town Texas to the heart of country music in Nashville has been nothing short of remarkable. With the success of "Someone You Knew," Tayler has solidified his place in the country music scene.
Tayler Holder's latest single, "Someone You Knew," encapsulates his distinctive style and heartfelt storytelling. With its soulful lyrics and captivating melodies, the song resonates with audiences on a profound level, making it a perfect fit for the Amazon Music Unlimited Breakthrough Country Playlist. Holder's meteoric rise on TikTok, where he now stands as the most followed country music artist, has played a crucial role in his success. His ability to connect with a diverse and global audience has introduced countless music lovers to the magic of country tunes. As "Someone You Knew" continues to climb the charts, it is evident that Tayler Holder's captivating vocals and relatable lyrics have struck a chord with listeners worldwide.
As his popularity grows, so does his impact on the country music scene. With "Someone You Knew" being featured on Amazon Music Unlimited's Breakthrough Country Playlist, Tayler Holder joins a list of country music heavyweights and cements his place among the genre's top talents. His unique sound and heartfelt lyrics showcase his authentic love for country music, making him a breath of fresh air in an industry that is constantly evolving.
Commenting on this latest achievement, Tayler Holder said, "I am beyond grateful for the amazing support of my fans and the incredible opportunities that have come my way. Country music has always been a part of me, and it's an honor to see 'Someone You Knew' embraced by the Amazon Music Unlimited Breakthrough Country Playlist. I can't wait to share more of my music with the world, and I owe it all to my devoted fans who inspire me every day."
Tayler Holder's journey from Texas roots to the heart of country music serves as an inspiring tale of determination and passion. He is an artist whose authenticity, talent, and commitment to his craft are taking the country music world by storm, earning respect and admiration from fellow musicians and fans alike. As "Someone You Knew" continues to climb the charts and captivate audiences, there's no doubt that Tayler Holder is an artist to watch out for in the country music scene, and his genuine connection with his audience is the secret to his success.
About Tayler Holder
Born on August 19, 1997 in Alvarado, Texas, Tayler Holder grew up in a family that valued hard work and perseverance. His love for music began at a young age, and he quickly developed a talent for singing and playing guitar. Tayler Holder has always been an entertainer. At just 3 years old, Tayler began competing in motocross, an interest that Tayler still holds to this day, but which is more of a hobby now. After finishing high school, Tayler moved to California to follow his dream of being an entertainer. He started creating content for Instagram and Musical.ly, and his popularity quickly grew on the platforms with his viral lip sync videos and daily lifestyle content. With the online series DIRT, Tayler Holder then launched his acting career playing the main character Luke, who deals with love and addiction and draws on Tayler's experiences with motocross. After joining TikTok, Tayler quickly grew to millions of followers on the platform, continuing to create viral content, Tayler releases new music and performs at live events and festivals across the country.
Today, Tayler Holder continues to create lifestyle content for his fans on social media, but he is now focusing a majority of his energy on his music career as things are quickly taking off for this talented singer-songwriter. Having moved to Nashville, Tennessee, has helped Tayler as he focuses on his country music career. In 2023, Holder was named Male Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year by Up N Country, a well-known country music outlet dedicated to promoting the best and brightest in the genre. He has recently become the most followed country music star on TikTok. Despite his success, Tayler remains humble and grounded, and is grateful for the support of his fans and family. He credits his Texas roots and his love of traditional country music as the driving forces behind his success.
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Danmaku!! is a Touhou-themed card game for 4-8 players, created by fans for fans.
Choose your favorite character and visit the fantasy world of Gensokyo. Here, incidents keep occurring one after another, and as usual it's up to the heroine to put a stop to it. Figure out who's friend and foe, and utilize the Spell Card system to blast them out of the sky.
Danmaku!! is a party card game, up to 8 players can play with a single copy. With its gorgeous anime-style illustrations and shooting game inspired mechanics, Danmaku!! is a love letter to the Touhou franchise that can be enjoyed by fans of Touhou and card games alike.


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The Committee has developed a bill that provides requested funding for many of the Administration's priorities. We are pleased that the Committee has fully funded Bilingual and Immigrant Education, School to Work, and Education Technology Programs. The Administration is also pleased that the Committee has limited the number of appropriations riders, consistent with the terms of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. The Senate is urged to continue this practice. As discussed below, the Administration will seek restoration of certain of the Committee's reductions.
The Administration is committed to working with the Senate to identify reductions in the bill in order to find offsets for the restoration of funds that the Administration seeks. For example, the Committee bill provides nearly $1.5 billion more than the President has requested for three dozen authorities in the Department of Education, while cutting the President's request by almost $2 billion. Similar reallocations are made in other sections of the bill. We strongly urge the Senate to reduce funding for lower priority programs, or for programs that would be adequately funded at the requested level, and to redirect funding to programs of higher priority, particularly those specified in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, as noted below.
Unfortunately, the Administration understands that a number of controversial amendments may be offered, such as an amendment to halt the President's national testing initiative, an amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the Act for supervising the Teamster's election, an amendment to enable states to privatize the administration of public assistance programs, and another amendment to provide that welfare recipients in workfare can be paid at rates below the minimum wage. In addition, a number of these proposals, as well as certain provisions of the Committee bill, such as the lack of funding for the President's America Reads Challenge, are contrary to the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. If such policies were adopted, particularly in light of other concerns raised in this Statement of Administration Policy, the President's senior advisers would be forced to recommend that the President veto the bill.
Department of Education
The Administration appreciates the Committee's efforts to provide substantial new funding for education activities. Unfortunately, the Committee has failed to provide the $260 million necessary for the President's America Reads Challenge in the Department of Education, and the bill provides only $16 million of the $42 million requested for America Reads in the portion of the Corporation for National and Community Service budget funded by this bill. The Committee has provided advance appropriations for America Reads to the Department of Education for FY 1999, pending new authorization, which would produce a full year's delay in getting needed reading assistance to millions of children. The Bipartisan Budget Agreement specifically calls for funding a literacy program, "consistent with the goals and concepts of the President's America Reads program" at the levels proposed in the President's FY 1998 Budget. America Reads is one of the Administration's highest funding priorities. The Administration believes that full FY 1998 funding for this initiative should be restored to both the Department of Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service activities funded in this bill and in the VA/HUD Appropriations bill.
The Administration is working closely with the authorizing committees to develop legislation effective for FY 1998. There is ample time to enact legislation, as needed, by April 1 for a program that would begin on July 1, in time for summer activities and the 1998-1999 school year. The Administration urges the Congress to do so. However, to ensure that funding is provided in a manner consistent with the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, the Administration strongly urges the Congress to include in this Act a provision to make the funds available on April 1 under existing authorities, in the event that final action on the authorization bill is not completed in a timely manner.
The Administration will strongly oppose potential amendments that would bring a halt to the President's national testing initiative. The national tests proposed by the President are critical because they will, for the first time, provide students, parents, and teachers the opportunity to measure how well students are performing in comparison to other students nationally and internationally and, as a result, they will help hold schools accountable for the performance of all students. The Department of Education has the authority to develop these tests under the Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE) program, which provides the Secretary with the authority to support nationally significant programs and projects to improve the quality of education. We support the Committee report language requiring that the Department of Education contract with the National Academy of Science to conduct an evaluation of the testing initiative. In addition, we support legislation to place overall responsibility for the testing initiative with the independent, bipartisan National Assessment Government Board.
The Bipartisan Budget Agreement specifies funding at the levels proposed in the President's budget for Pell grants, which supports both a $3,000 maximum award and expanded eligibility for independent students. The Committee bill cuts the Pell request by over $725 million from the President's request, and thus does not fund the Administration's proposed independent student policy. The Administration proposes that the appropriation act include one year of authority while the reauthorization process is pending. This authorization is no different from the Committee's annual procedure of authorizing the maximum Pell grant award. In accordance with the terms of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, we urge the Senate to fully fund Pell grants and to authorize both the maximum award and the independent student change.
While the Committee has exceeded the amount specified in the Balanced Budget Agreement for Education Reform, it has achieved this by adding technology funding currently within another account, rather than funding the full request for current Education Reform account programs. Within the total, Goals 2000 State and local grants are funded at only $500 million, $105 million below the request. Goals 2000 funds provide essential support to every State's education improvement strategy. We strongly urge the Senate to restore full funding for Goals 2000.
The Administration urges the Senate to fund Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) at the President's FY98 request of $620 million, $64 million above the Senate mark. SDFSC, the largest Federal school-based drug and violence prevention program, serves more than 40 million students in over 97 percent of the nation's school districts and is an essential component of a comprehensive effort to reduce teen drug use.
A number of other high priority Education programs are funded significantly below the President's request. These include Adult Education, College Work-Study, Title I Targeted grants, Eisenhower Professional Development, Charter Schools, 21st Century Learning Centers, and educational research, statistics, and assessment. We urge the Senate to fully fund these activities at the levels requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Administration is deeply concerned that the Committee has failed to provide $21 million for the Administration's new Adoption Initiative. The goal of this program is to double the number of children adopted or permanently placed outside of child welfare systems by FY 2002. The additional investment is small compared to the potential rewards of placing children in supportive and loving homes. The Administration strongly urges the Senate to fully fund this urgently-needed program at the President's requested level.
The Administration is pleased that the Committee has provided the requested $40 million increase over FY 1997 for Ryan White AIDS Treatment Grants, and an additional $41 million that could be used by grantees for the purchase of AIDS drugs. The Administration is also pleased to see that the Committee has allocated these funds roughly as requested in the President's budget, with an additional $38 million in Title II grants to States which spend a large proportion of the Ryan White grants on primary care and drugs for people with HIV and AIDS.
The Administration is concerned that the Committee bill does not appropriate a specific amount for AIDS research through a single appropriation, as requested in the President's budget for the National Institutes of Health's (NIH's) Office of AIDS Research. The single appropriation helps NIH target research funds effectively, minimizing duplication and inefficiencies across the 21 institutes and centers that carry out HIV/AIDS research.
The Committee has funded the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) program management activities at $1,719 million, $55 million below the President's request. The Committee's funding level could hinder HCFA's efforts to comply with year 2000 systems requirements and perform the CFO audit. In addition, the Committee's action could make it difficult to consolidate HCFA's current contractor systems, which needs to occur prior to, and independent of, final resolution of the Medicare Transaction System. The requested funds in the President's 1998 budget request are necessary to implement the Medicare and Medicaid provisions of the Balanced Budget Agreement, including the savings provisions and new program authorities, such as Children's Health and the Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs). To the extent possible, we urge the Senate to fund HCFA program management at the requested level.
The Committee has rescinded $21 million in mandatory research funds. The President's request assumes $18 million in discretionary and $21 million in mandatory welfare research funds, for a total of $39 million. In order to gauge the effects of welfare reform, research is needed now more than ever. The Administration urges the Senate to drop the rescission and to fund welfare research at the President's requested level. To ensure that welfare reform is successfully implemented across the nation, it is vital that we understand what has been successful and what has not been successful in the various states.
The Administration supports efforts to encourage minors to discuss their health care needs with their families. However, it would oppose a potential amendment on the Senate floor requiring parental consent for minors to receive reproductive health services in Title X Family Planning clinics. Mandating parental consent could discourage sexually active minors from seeking health care and reproductive counseling services and thus lead to more unwarranted pregnancies, more abortions and more sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, among our nation's youth.
Department of Labor
The Bipartisan Budget Agreement specifies funding at the levels proposed in the President's budget for Training and Employment Services (TES), including Job Corps. The Committee mark provides the Administration's request for low-income youth training programs, dislocated workers, and the Job Corps. However, in order to be consistent with the Agreement, we urge the Senate to provide an additional $285 million to fully fund the request for TES programs in FY 1998. The Committee has provided $250 million in FY 1999 for the Youth Opportunity Area proposal, subject to enactment of authorizing legislation by April 1, 1998. This program is an essential component of the Administration's Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities initiative. It may be carried out under existing legislation, and a separate authorization is not necessary. The Senate is urged to provide resources for this initiative in FY 1998, without the restriction provided by the Committee.
The Administration appreciates the Committee's allocation of $150 million to help finance the year 2000 conversion of State Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems. However, that amount is $50 million below the level needed to ensure that the year 2000 costs are met. In addition, the Committee has failed to provide $89 million for spending on UI "integrity" initiatives (e.g., increased eligibility reviews, tax audits). This spending is explicitly assumed in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and would, over five years, achieve $763 million in mandatory savings assumed in the Act. The Senate is urged to provide this increase and the increase for year 2000 conversion costs.
On July 17, 1997, the President sent to Congress a budget amendment for $6.2 million for the Labor Department to administer the $3 billion Welfare-to-Work program. This program is included in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, effective October 1, 1997. We urge the Senate to add these funds to this appropriation bill so that the administrative resources needed to move long-term welfare recipients off welfare and into lasting, unsubsidized employment are available on a timely basis.
The Committee has provided $990 million, an increase of $41 million over the FY 1997 enacted level, for the Department of Labor workplace protection programs, about 60 percent of the proposed increase. Without the requested increases, the Department would not be able to carry out a balanced program of targeted enforcement, with expanded partnerships and compliance assistance in the regulated community. Nor would the Department be able to streamline its operations to provide assistance to small businesses in complying with various workplace laws and related executive orders, such as the systems and technical assistance improvements requested for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance. In addition, the Senate is urged to provide the requested level for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of all of the Bureau's statistical programs. Funding for the independent National Labor Relations Board has been frozen, a cut of $11 million below the request. The Administration urges the Senate to enact the Administration's request for these programs.
Social Security Administration
The Committee has provided $245 million for additional Continuing Disability Review (CDR) funding and SSI reforms implementation, $45 million less than the President's request. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 contains a provision that would provide authority for a $290 million upward cap adjustment ($45 million more than current law) to the non-defense discretionary spending caps for funding provided by the Committee for additional CDRs. This is consistent with the President's request. Failure to provide the additional funds would mean that some 15 percent fewer individuals would have their status reviewed in FY 1998, potentially costing hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits to individuals who would have been found no longer eligible. We urge the Senate to provide the additional $45 million.
The Committee has reduced funding for the Office of the Inspector General (IG) by $7 million from the President's request of $44 million and for research and demonstration projects by $9.7 million from the President's request of $16.7 million. The reduction to the IG request would hamper the IG's ability to perform audits and investigations needed to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse and to assure program integrity. The reduction in research and demonstration funding would reduce SSA's ability to understand the reasons for growth in the disability programs and implement initiatives intended to improve SSA's record in returning disabled beneficiaries to work. The Administration urges the Senate to restore funding to the maximum extent possible in these two key areas.
Additional Administration concerns with the Committee bill are contained in the attachment.
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Here you will find everything you ever wanted to know about Fletcher – the show, the people involved, photos, episodes and more! If you have any questions or comments or would like more information, then drop us a line.
So, what's it all about…Fletcher!
New to the series? Check out our trailer for a little taste of what we're all about…then dive into Season 1. Lock & Load!
New to Fletcher?
We won the AfterEllen.com Web Series Contest in 2008 with Season 1, and we grew up to make Season 2 with the support of our fans and some wicked awesome bloggers and fellow web series creators.
We ended with Season 3 in 2012.
You don't want to miss this one!
Witch Like Me – A New Series from the Fletcher Team!
We're so excited to finally bring you the trailer for our all new series coming later in 2015, Witch Like Me. Looking for more info? You'll find it here!
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At the end of Season 2, we launched a new video series on our blog called Life On Fletcher. It proved to be so popular we decided to give it its own home on her new site. Catch the first installment, Life On Fletcher: Being Fletch and George featuring Lindy Zucker and Dana Puddicombe.


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We know the problem, we understand the scientific imperatives that mean we must aim for zero emissions and cooling to return our planet to the safe-climate zone.
We know that we face a sustainability emergency and that speed is of the essence in constructing a post-carbon economy as fast as possible.
We know that an imaginative, large-scale "emergency" programme comparable in scope to the "war economy" is required.
In the second world war the major players spent one-third or more of their economy on the war. Stern says global warming impacts will be worse that he two world wars and the Depression put together, yet today talking about spending just 1, 2 or 3% of our economy on global warming is not even on the public agenda, let alone a third if it should become necessary.
We also know and are using many of the solutions and that commitment to innovation and research can solve many more of the issues.
It seems to me that obstacles to implementing climate solutions are political and social in character, not technological or economic.
The big one is, will it cost too much?
McKinsey&Company's emissions reduction cost curve for Australia (PDF, see page 14) found that around one quarter of the emissions reduction measures are cost positive – they save money – and in doing so, can pay for another quarter. Yet Ross Garnaut report to the Australian government says we should only act seriously if the rest of the world does – a position of moral failure and seemingly economic stupidity if the McKinsey analysis is right. Why wait when starting to act now will not cost, but save, us money, as McKinseys show?
Garnaut recommendations and the government's proposed carbon pollution reduction scheme are examples of the delusional public debate in Australia; a delusion being a fixed, false belief resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact.
- Delusional because policy makers want to appease the coal industry, the biggest polluters. Appeasing your enemy is dumb, because you lose, in this case not a war, but the planet.
- Delusional because for politicians climate is just another problem, not the GREATEST challenge humans have ever faced.
- Delusional because most of those in public debate — politicians, business elite, commentators, even some environmental lobbyists — don't know or understand the scientific imperatives and are profoundly ignorant in the sense that they don't know that they don't know.
- Who has heard had politicians Penny Wong or Kevin Rudd or Malcolm Turnbull or industry lobbyist Heather Ridout or Australian Conservation Foundation boss Don Henry talking about sea-ice loss and its trigger for large sea-level rises and for the permafrost time bomb, why their targets will kill the Great Barrier Reef when they claim they want to save it, or the aerosols dilemma, or why climate sensivity is not 3 degress but probably double that and why that matters because carbon cycle feedbacks are not included in the IPCC emissions reduction targets (such as 25-40% by 2020 reduction for Kyoto Annex 1 countries) which makes those targets wrong, or the Hilamayas and a billion people without spring melt water in the dry season?
Our political leaders are not taking the actions that the science demands, because the conventional mode of politics is short-term and pragmatic. It's about solving 10% of the problem, or blaming the other side for problems, or putting it off till after the next election, or pretending it doesn't exist at all. Politics is more and more spin and less and less substance.
Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd and climate minister Penny Wong have adopted a traditional Labor approach to the climate problem: something for the environment lobby and something for business.
But solving the climate crisis cannot be treated like a wage deal. It is not possible to negotiate with the laws of physics and chemistry. The planet cannot be bought off.
There are absolute limits that should not be crossed, and doing something, but not enough, will still lead to disaster. This they simply do not understand at all.
Political pragmatism, window dressing and incremental solutions that will fail take precedence over the scientific imperatives.
The result can only be a suicide note for most people and most species on the planet.
We face a spectacular failure of political imagination. What we lack is political leadership, and so we can only conclude that if our leaders cannot lead, we all must.
In July Al Gore issued his challenge to America:
"Today I challenge our nation to commit to producing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years…This goal is achievable, affordable and transformative. To those who argue that we do not yet have the technology … I've seen what they [entrepreneurs who will drive this revolution] are doing and I have no doubt that we can meet this challenge."
This is the challenge we must also make and answer: in our homes, our local communities and at the national and global level. Gore said the challenge of climate is politically transformative.
If politicians cannot lead, then we all must, in building a movement across society that uses the brutal reality of our position to advocate and inspire the nation to take transformative action.
We can only play this game once. If we don't do enough, or at sufficient pace, in building a post-carbon economy, the climate system will get away from our capacity to correct it. Trial and error climate policy is not an option.
We must challenge leaders in our local communities to understand and act on climate knowing how serious the problem is, and if necessary inflict political pain on them and not let go till they say, "Yes, I need to lead, we all need to lead" on climate.
Whether it be local councillors, business or church leaders, local MPs or the prime minister, we must pursue them and debate with them and start a conversation and not stop with them until they say "Yes, we face a climate emergency, this is THE BIG issue" and act accordingly.
Climate is not just another issue, it is THE issue that defines whether we will have a planet fit to live on.
The Australian government has a Future Fund. Why not spend it to make a future safe for people and species in this country? There's no jobs on a dead planet, and not much place for a future fund buried in a bank fault as the sand of desertification blow over and slowly bury it.
Barak Obama said "Change: yes we can".
We must all say "Climate change: yes we can".
A safe climate. Yes we can.
We can all lead, we all must lead. It is our only choice.


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Bases: IPython.core.magic.Magics
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%config Class[.trait=value]
This magic exposes most of the IPython config system. Any Configurable class should be able to be configured with the simple line:
%config Class.trait=value
Where value will be resolved in the user's namespace, if it is an expression or variable name.
To see what classes are available for config, pass no arguments:
In [1]: %config
Available objects for config:
To view what is configurable on a given class, just pass the class name:
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IPCompleter options
Current: 2
Choices: (0, 1, 2)
Instruct the completer to omit private method names
Specifically, when completing on ``object.<tab>``.
When 2 [default]: all names that start with '_' will be excluded.
When 1: all 'magic' names (``__foo__``) will be excluded.
When 0: nothing will be excluded.
Current: True
Whether to merge completion results into a single list
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completer will be returned.
Current: False
Instruct the completer to use __all__ for the completion
Specifically, when completing on ``object.<tab>``.
When True: only those names in obj.__all__ will be included.
When False [default]: the __all__ attribute is ignored
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Activate greedy completion
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function calls, etc., but can be unsafe because the code is
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Make an entry in the options_table for fn, with value optstr
Format a string for latex inclusion.
Parse options passed to an argument string.
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arg_str is quoted as a true sys.argv vector by using shlex.split. This allows us to easily expand variables, glob files, quote arguments, etc.
-mode: default 'string'. If given as 'list', the argument string is returned as a list (split on whitespace) instead of a string.
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Three Baltimore firefighters are dead and a fourth is hospitalized in fair condition after they got trapped in a collapsed rowhome while attempting to put out a fire Monday morning.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called it a "gut wrenching tragedy" for the city, the fire department and the firefighters' families.
"There are no words to describe the pain and the severity of the losses we have suffered today," Scott said in a statement.
The city's fire department identified the dead as Lt. Paul Butrim, firefighter/paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo.
Today, Lt. Paul Butrim, FF Kelsey Sadler & FF Kenny Lacayo lost their lives in service to our city. FF John McMaster remains in the hospital in critical but stable condition. We will continue to pray for the family of those we lost. pic.twitter.com/cRGXp1YwNp
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) January 25, 2022
EMT/firefighter John McMaster is currently in fair condition at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore Fire Chief Niles Ford said.
According to Ford, the firefighters were responding to a two-alarm blaze inside a vacant, three-story rowhome when it partially collapsed, trapping the four first responders inside. One firefighter was immediately pulled out, but the other three remained trapped as other emergency personnel on scene removed "piles of debris" to locate them. Two firefighters were rescued "within an hour of the fire," he said.
"From this moment, we will honor those we lost today, for their bravery, their courage, their love for helping others and the respect they had for the Baltimore City Fire Department," Ford said in a statement.
Ford told reporters that even though the rowhome was vacant, firefighters chose to enter it anyway because a neighboring house was still occupied, the Baltimore Sun reported.
According to multiple media reports, the last time Baltimore lost a firefighter in the line of duty was 2014, when veteran firefighter Lt. James Bethea fell through a hole in the floor of a vacant home and died of smoke inhalation.
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The Brand To Profit Plan
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Getting Started (2:56)
MODULE 1: Money Mindset & Why
Let's Start with Belief (5:06)
Money Mindset
Start with your why (7:14)
Brainstorm your offer (4:47)
MODULE 2: Personal Branding Roadmap
How to use your Personal Branding Notion (2:05)
Share your story (8:22)
Know your values (7:21)
Find your niche?
Ideal client profile (6:44)
Build your brand (7:53)
Brand Identity (7:16)
Visual Branding (7:19)
Buyers Journey (5:50)
MODULE 3: Set up & clean your socials
Tiktok Masterclass (24:44)
100 TikTok Hooks (0:48)
Set up Instagram for Success
Your link in bio (9:29)
Pinned Posts
MODULE 4: Get Organized [Efficiency]
How to Stay Organized [with your content]
How to Use the Notion Content Calendar + Planner
How to use Boards
MODULE 5 :Content that converts
Going Live (18:38)
MODULE 6: Getting Started Email Marketing
Start Here (3:27)
Ideal Client (1:10)
Create your free download (9:37)
Landing Page (3:52)
Write your emails (1:51)
Set up your sequence (4:48)
Email Templates
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What to expect (1:07)
Researching Your Audience (11:31)
Developing Your Idea (7:44)
Your Name & Promise (2:10)
Create Templates and Worksheets [google docs] (7:00)
Create an Ebook (3:13)
Host your masterclass
How much do I charge? (2:11)
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Cloak Applies to Share $75M for Advancing Privacy
Anonymous Fund Offers Bitcoin to Organizations Fighting for Personal Freedom
Since 2014, Cloak has been working towards making financial privacy simple and accessible to almost everyone. Our decentralized payment system — Enigma — ensures complete transactional anonymity.
In other words, the amount, sender, and recipient of payments made on the Cloak network are 100% shielded from prying eyes. No outside person or government entity can trace the specifics of any given transaction.
Although bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to facilitate borderless, peer-to-peer transactions, it's anything but private. We've taken the same concept of global, trustless payments, and added an unbreakable layer of privacy protection.
Attributes shared between bitcoin and our project's native crypto, CloakCoin, include open-source code plus an auditable coin supply. But while bitcoin remains mostly unchanged since its creation over a decade ago, CloakCoin continues to evolve.
Underneath our upgrades over the world's first crypto — 6% annual coin-holder rewards, 60-second transaction speeds, and an environmentally-friendly network — lies an unwavering dedication to financial privacy.
And today, we're happy to report our discovery of an anonymous fund planning to spread $75M in bitcoin across companies sharing Cloak's vision.
As an organization that perfectly fits the criteria of what the fund's organizers seek, we recently put our hand in the air and shouted, "we are here!"
Fighting Against Surveillance Capitalism
Data has become the world's most precious resource. And every day, governments and corporations are out to steal yours. Afterward, the stolen data sells for a profit, none of which goes to the rightful owner.
And, like us, the Unkown Fund wants the deception to cease. While we don't have many details to share about the fund itself, we're aware of its intentions to invest in commercial startups and donate to nonprofits.
More specifically, the Unknown Fund has an interest in organizations operating within four niches:
- Personal data protection
- Tools for online anonymity
- Cryptocurrencies
- Blockchain
Do any of those categories sound familiar? Cloak is a blockchain-powered, crypto-infused organization protecting personal data by facilitating financial anonymity. We think you'll agree that we tick all four boxes!
Because of our self-funded conviction to enable anonymous transactions, Cloak recently submitted a thorough proposal to Unknown Fund.
Curious to know what it said? Well, you're in luck because we're happy to share the details with you:
Click here to view a PDF of Cloak's Unkown Fund submission
Now, there's no cause for alarm if you visit unknown.fund and see this text: "Applications are closed for the Unknown Fund. Evaluation will take a few months."
Cloak's application was submitted before the deadline and is currently in the review phase. We'll be sure to share any developments with you as they roll in!
Privacy is at the core of everything we do here at Cloak. And we're confident that Unknown Fund will recognize our efforts in giving anyone with a computer or smartphone the power to operate as their own private bank.


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I got this email from The Lean Remodeler about a contest she's having with Wilsonart International. You can go here to enter for yourself. HURRY, though, because it ends TODAY.
My basement family/theater room is a disaster. I probably should have picked up before taking these pics, but I figured the worse it looked, the better my chances. No one call Niecy Nash on me, please.
You see…I never go down there. I don't really like movies. And, it's cold. Plus, the mess. OH THE MESS!
Exhibit A:
In theory the DVD storage case was a good idea. Same with the IKEA tins up top. In reality? Not so much. And why must BC "store" his exercise ball there?
Exhibit B:
That popcorn machine? Never been used. I'm afraid I'll start a fire. And the stack of crap on top? Art that I bought and never hung. There are 3 frames in the garage, too. The massage chair (although comfy) is a nightmare. And there's the exercise ball again. See the stack of blankets and pillows behind the chair? Told you it's cold down there.
Exhibit C:
See that Rock Band paraphernalia? I want to chuck all of it. And apparently no one that lives here actually knows how to shut a recliner. I don't enjoy the wall speakers just out weird like that either.
Exhibit D:
Aside from the stray toy, our speakers and electronics are a mess…cords everywhere. And that base unit has been pulled out at an angle like that for at least 6 months. Lovely, ey?
Exhibit E:
Please, Lean Remodeler and the nice people at Wilsonart International…HELP!
I just want a spot where we can spend time together and not trip over things and maybe have some snacks! Is that too much to ask?
Told you I have no shame.


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Virginia Lee Kintz
ACSIA Partners LLC
Check Out Long-Term Care Insurance Agents before Engaging with Them, Ginny Kintz of ACSIA Partners LLC Advises
Schoharie, NY July 21, 2015 – If you're in the market for long-term care insurance, you've probably submitted some online forms. And your phone may be ringing. How should you respond? "Cautiously at first," says Ginny Kintz, a long-term care specialist with ACSIA Partners LLC, a leading long-term care insurance agency.
"Before any agent can develop valid recommendations and quotes, they need a lot of personal information," Kintz explains. "Sensitive facts about your health and finances. So you'd better know who you're dealing with." Also, Kintz adds, "Their level of experience matters, so it's good to check that out too."
The specialist suggests going online to answer three key questions:
1. Do they have a professional website? Today a site is an agent's calling card, evidence they're in business and serious about it, Kintz asserts. "Their site provides a wealth of information about them and their practice," Kintz explains. "To find their site, ask them for its address, or search for it by entering their name and 'long term care insurance.'" What if they don't have a site? "That's not a good sign," says Kintz. "The agents in our company have robust sites with their picture, location, states where they're licensed, carriers they represent, news about them, and more."
2. Can you find evidence of them beyond their site? "Search for them on Google or Bing, and on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn." Kintz suggests. "Enter their name and the words, 'long term care.' Do they come up? How often? Are people recommending them or referring to them? Are they being quoted in the news or industry publications?"
3. Can you find them on specialized industry sites? Many agents have registered with one or more of the following, according to Kintz:
- American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Registered members are listed by zip code here: http://www.aaltci.org/cgi-bin/distance2agents
- Long Term Care Guild. Registered members may be found by entering their name in "Advanced search," here: http://ltcguild.ning.com/profiles/members/
- National Care Planning Council. Participating agents may be found by state here: https://www.longtermcarelink.net/a7insurancequotes.htm
- Agent Review, the new rating and matching service for insurance agents and buyers. Registered members may be found by selecting "Long Term Care" as the insurance type and entering a zip code, here: http://agentreview.net/
"Once you've checked an agent out," says Kintz, "you can breathe easy knowing you're dealing with a pro, and get down to brass tacks."
Virginia Lee Kintz is a leading long-term care solutions agent serving consumers and organizations in AZ, CT, LA, MA, NH, NM, NY, TX, VT, WV. "We're glad to help them find the best, most affordable solution for their situation," Kintz says. "In addition to long-term care insurance, today's options range from critical illness insurance to annuities and life insurance with LTC riders."
Information is available from Kintz at email@example.com, http://www.kintzltc.com or 518-295-7564.
In California the company is known as xACSIA Partners Insurance Agency; in other states, as ACSIA Partners.
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In Florida, Texas and Arizona, Defiant School Leaders Are Sticking With Mask Mandates
Across the country, as students and teachers head back into school buildings in the midst of a COVID-19 surge, school superintendents in Florida, Texas and Arizona are standing firm against state leaders who say masks shouldn't be mandated in classrooms.
On Wednesday, the Biden administration reinforced its support for those school leaders.
"I'm directing the secretary of education, an educator himself, to take additional steps to protect our children," President Biden said at a White House press conference Wednesday. "This includes using all of his oversight authorities and legal action, if appropriate, against governors who are trying to block and intimidate local school officials and educators."
Also on Wednesday, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a blog post that the Education Department will be looking into whether state policies, including bans on mask mandates, "may infringe on the rights of every student to access public education equally."
Cardona sent letters last week to state leaders in Texas and Florida, making it clear that districts can use federal COVID-19 relief funds if their states sanction them for mandating masks.
In Florida, school is in session — and already chaotic
In late July, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order aimed at preventing schools from adopting mask mandates. On Tuesday, Florida's State Board of Education authorized the education commissioner to investigate districts that require universal mask-wearing and potentially to withhold state funding.
Meanwhile, many Florida students are already back at home quarantining after starting the school year in person. Hillsborough County, the nation's eighth-largest school district, is convening an emergency school board meeting on Wednesday to discuss mitigation measures — including a possible mask requirement — after more than 5,000 students were put in isolation or quarantine.
In Alachua County, school started last week with mask mandates in place; masks are also required in Broward County when students return on Wednesday. Miami-Dade County, the fourth-largest school district in the country, will finalize its masking policy on Wednesday, just days before students return to classrooms next week.
In a Friday letter to Florida's governor and education commissioner, Cardona wrote, "The Department stands with these dedicated educators who are working to safely reopen schools and maintain safe in-person instruction."
Carlee Simon, superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools, told NPR's All Things Considered last week that people have contacted her from all over the world about fundraising to make up for any cuts from the state.
"I believe that there's a lot of people who are watching, and they're concerned," she said, "and they don't want people to let go of their principles because they're worried about money."
In his letter, Cardona offered another solution. He pointed out that American Rescue Plan funds provide money for staffing: "This includes paying the full salaries of educators (including superintendents) and school board members, regardless of whether the State moves to withhold some of their salary as Florida is threatening."
During a Tuesday emergency meeting, Florida's State Board of Education voted to authorize the education commissioner to investigate Broward and Alachua schools, directing him to "take all legal steps" to enforce rules and laws in Florida, including the state's prohibition on mask mandates.
That enforcement "may include withholding funds from the district — although I would add a footnote that I do not want to withhold funds in a way that would harm any child in any district," Board Chair Tom Grady said during the meeting. "It may involve withholding salaries, it may involve removing officers, it may involve reviewing district conduct, it may involve public records requests to see how monies are being spent within the district," among other things.
In Texas, the standoff plays out in court
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott banned mask mandates in an executive order this spring, but as in Florida, a handful of school districts in the state — including Dallas, Austin and San Antonio — have announced masking requirements anyway.
In a Friday letter to Abbott and the state education commissioner, Cardona reiterated that school districts can use American Rescue Plan funds to implement mask policies, conduct contact tracing and pay for any other measures in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for reopening schools.
Now, school districts are caught in the middle of a legal tug of war: On Sunday, the Texas Supreme Court issued a temporary order to stop Dallas County and Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, from mandating face coverings. While some school districts walked back their masking plans, on Monday, classes began in Dallas with a mask mandate still in place. That's because the court order focused on Dallas County, and not the schools there, Dallas Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said in a virtual press conference Sunday night.
"Until there's an official order that applies to Dallas Independent School District, we will continue to have the mask mandate," he said. "We have to protect the health and safety of our students."
Hinojosa added that students who refuse to wear a mask will be moved to a separate classroom for instruction.
Adding to confusion is the fact that the state Supreme Court ruling wasn't the final word: It allowed a district court hearing on Monday to go on — and that judge ruled that schools in Bexar County and the city of San Antonio can require masks for the time being.
One school district there, North East Independent School District, posted on its website, "It is unfortunate that schools and our community are being caught in the middle of this legal and political fight. It is unfair to our parents, students and staff." It had reversed masking plans after the state Supreme Court ruling.
A number of lawsuits now challenge the state's ban on mask mandates.
One Arizona district can keep its mandate — for now
The budget that the Arizona Legislature passed this summer includes a prohibition on mask mandates in schools, but, for the time being, that prohibition is not holding some school districts back from enforcing their requirements for face coverings.
On Monday, a judge in Arizona declined to step in to stop Phoenix Union High School District, which serves almost 30,000 students, from keeping its mask mandate. A handful of other districts, including Tempe Union High School District, announced their own mask requirements after the ruling.
As NPR member station KJZZ reported, the legal battle began when a high school biology teacher sued Phoenix Union, along with the superintendent and the governing board, arguing that the schools "lack the legal authority to mandate that students and staff wear masks." But the school district argued that the lawsuit was premature because the budget won't take effect until the end of September. A Maricopa County Superior Court judge agreed but didn't throw the lawsuit out completely; the biology teacher can still amend his complaint.
Similar battles over mask requirements could play out in Iowa over the coming weeks. Most schools haven't started there yet, but a state law passed in the spring bans them from requiring masks. Some parents and doctors are already pleading with districts to follow the lead of defiant superintendents in Florida and Texas.
Most school-age children are not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus. Students under 12 aren't currently eligible for the vaccine, and according to the CDC, vaccination rates for older kids are still far behind rates for adults.
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April 5, 2012
Ward Hall south drive to have interrupted access Saturday
Contact person: Mark Loberg, 532-1801
Service to be interrupted: The alley/drive south of Ward Hall (between Ward and the Power Plant)
Buildings involved: Ward and Leasure halls, Grounds Maintenance building
Interruption date: April 7
Interruption day: Saturday
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What does this affect: Access via the south alley/drive to Ward east entrance, Leasure Hall and the Grounds Maintenance building. You are free to approach these buildings some other way, just not through the south drive.
Reason for Interruption: A crane will be set in the alley to raise equipment to the roof. This is the only point where the crane can reach the roof.


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In our age of texting and tweeting for communication, it can be hard to find a patient soul who will lend an ear, who's more concerned with someone else's day than their own—someone whose attention span is longer than 30 or 40 syllables. Terrence Larimer knows this. He's Trident United Way's 2-1-1 Hotline volunteer who has listened to thousands of callers in need over a staggering 28 years.
"A lot of people just need someone to listen," he says of the free hotline service that has offered support and crisis intervention to callers in South Carolina and across the country since 1970. "If you think about it, that's not an easy thing to find these days. Advice is easy, but listening—really listening—that's hard."
"Our goal is not to tell people what to do," he continues. "Our goal is to help people figure out what they need to do. You have to be open to listening to what's going on with others and give them a chance to talk. You have to be a much better listener than a talker to be a counselor at Hotline."
Larimer first came to 2-1-1 Hotline in February 1984, looking for a way to give back to the community and feel good about himself. Despite having a full-time career in natural and cultural resource management at Joint Base Charleston, he began volunteering three or four hours a week and has persevered without a hitch through changes in the organization, in technology, and in his own life. "Terrence is not retired, independently wealthy, blessed with extra time in his day, or superhuman," says 2-1-1 director Charlotte Anderson. "He's just a regular guy doing his part to improve lives one person at a time. And with each life he touches, our community is strengthened through his continued gift of compassion."
In fact, it's the variety of people and spectrum of issues he's exposed to every week that's part of what inspires him to continue to give of himself. "It gets me out of my own little world and lets me see the bigger world that's out there," says Larimer. "It gives me a much broader perspective on life. These problems are very real, and how people deal with things is remarkable. Some people call in and have so much stress and so many things going on in their lives that it's remarkable that they would continue on, and most of them do."
On Call
Help line: Larimer has helped a variety of callers "help themselves," from a mom sorting through financial issues or a teen dealing with peer pressure to a person searching for a reason to go on.
By the Numbers: At three or four hours a week of counseling plus many weekends of training volunteers over 28 years, Larimer has easily donated nearly 6,000 hours, answered at least 7,000 calls, and taken part in an immeasurable amount of healing.
A Changing World: Larimer has grown with the organization, learning new technologies and offering feedback so that "the old-timers didn't get left behind."


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Today is the day, you can enjoy all of Hank's grumpiness from the comfort of you own home. Finding Dory is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand. You can't deny Hank's lovable ornery charm and now you can enjoy a little more of it on the Finding Dory Bonus Features!!
Finding Dory Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & Digital HD Bonus Features:
- Theatrical Short: "Piper" – A hungry sandpiper hatchling ventures from her nest for the first time to dig for food by the shoreline. The only problem is that the food is buried beneath the sand where scary waves roll up onto the shore.
- Marine Life Interviews (All-New Mini Short) – Meet the inhabitants of the Marine Life Institute as they remember our favorite blue tang.
- The Octopus That Nearly Broke Pixar – Pixar's "Team Hank" unravels the challenges, frustrations, and rewards of bringing to life the studio's crankiest and most technically complicated character ever.
- What Were We Talking About? – This piece showcases the complex routes Dory's story took as the filmmakers worked to construct a comprehensive narrative involving a main character with short-term memory loss.
- Casual Carpool – What's it like to commute with the voices of Marlin, Charlie, Bailey and Hank? Join "Finding Dory" writer/director Andrew Stanton as he drives Albert Brooks, Eugene Levy, Ty Burrell and Ed O'Neill to work.
- Animation & Acting – How do you create a connection between a human audience and a fish? This behind-the-scenes look behind the curtain examines the process of constructing believable performances through a unique collaboration between the director, voice actors and animators.
- Creature Features – The cast of "Finding Dory" share cool facts about the creatures they voice in the film.
- Deep in the Kelp – Disney Channel's Jenna Ortega guides us on a research trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to show how far the "Finding Dory" crew went to make Dory's world feel real.
- Skating & Sketching with Jason Deamer – "Finding Dory" character art director Jason Deamer talks about how he got to Pixar, how he draws the characters in the film, and how falling off a skateboard teaches you lessons you can use in art and life.
- Dory's Theme – A spirited discussion among the composer, music editor and director of "Finding Dory" about the musical elements that shape Dory's quirky and joyful theme.
- Rough Day on the Reef – Sometimes computers make mistakes. Here you'll see some of the funny, creepy and just plain bizarre footage the crew encountered while making "Finding Dory."
- Commentary – Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Angus MacLane and producer Lindsey Collins deliver their personal perspective on "Finding Dory."
Deleted Scenes (introduced by director Andrew Stanton)
- Losing Nemo – While watching the stingray migration, Dory starts to follow two fish that remind her of her parents, leaving Nemo all alone.
- Little Tension in Clown Town – In this alternate version of the film, Dory tries to "follow her fins" to her parents, but ends up in a strange place with even stranger fish fashion.
- Dory Dumped – In this early version of the story, Dory's parents had short-term memory loss as well.
- Sleep Swimming – Dory begins to talk and swim in her sleep, revealing what seem to be clues to her past.
- Meeting Hank – Wandering the Marine Life Institute's elaborate pipe system, Dory happens upon the abode of Hank the cranky octopus.
- The Pig – Frantically navigating the pipes of the Marine Life Institute in search of her parents, Dory crosses paths with a terrifying cleaning device.
- Starting Over – Director Andrew Stanton presents four different versions of the movie's opening scene to illustrate the filmmakers' search for the best way to introduce Dory's backstory and to connect this new film to "Finding Nemo."
- Tank Gang (Digital exclusive) – After a close encounter with a squid leaves them separated from Dory, Marlin and Nemo unexpectedly meet up with the Tank Gang from "Finding Nemo," who make it their mission to get to the Marine Life Institute … by any means necessary.
- Hidden Seacrets of Finding Dory (Digital exclusive) – Take a deep dive to catch secret Easter Eggs throughout the movie. And just like Hank, they're hidden in plain sight.
Finding Dory would make a fun holiday gift or stocking stuffer, if you can wait to watch it again until Christmas!!!
Finding Dory Hank Crafts
If you are a huge Hank fan like us then you will love trying these fun Finding Dory Hank crafts. Perfect for a Finding Dory movie night or play date!
- Hank Costume
- Hank Paper Craft
- Hank Pipe Cleaner Craft
- Hank Glove Craft
- Hank Rice Krispie Treats
- Hank Craft
- Hank Flower Pot Craft
- Hank Glitter Globe
- Hank Bottle Craft
- Hank Bark


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The city of Boston this year decided to display a poster aimed at teaching people who use its public transportation services how to diffuse Islamophobia. It is this author's personal experience that the most effective method for fighting violent extremism is to ignore the perpetrator and show love to the victims. In Charlottesville, VA, last weekend, citizens protesting the alt-right sometimes did the opposite, fighting violence with violence and hatred with hatred.
Although he disagrees with them on nearly every point (but for their right to keep breathing), this author thinks it's important to let the alt-right, neo-Nazi, and white nationalist movements not only voice their ugly opinions but also march in public. If they're banned from letting their true colors fly, open-minded and cosmopolitan lovers of freedom will never know whom to avoid socially, whose businesses to boycott or divest from, whose places of worship to picket, and whom to deny service as well as the time of day. (Since its financial support of organizations perpetuating homophobic bigotry came to light, this author hasn't set foot inside of a Chick-fil-A, for example.) One slow, methodical way to crush America's Nazi problem is to do so economically, a dollar at a time. Another way, is to crush it with clubs and sticks and knives and guns, like many of our grandparents did in Europe and beyond during the 1940s.
To destroy the creeping roots of incessant hatred it is often necessary to resort to violence. So long as one does so with positive intentions and for the benefit of all humanity, resting well at night should come easy. Just remember, though, that America's white nationalists think that what they're doing is for the benefit of all humanity, or at least the light-skinned portion of humanity whose ancestors come from Europe. Whichever path you choose in your resistance to bigotry and intolerance in America, stay grounded and don't panic.
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