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Harry Shum Jr. Cast as Magnus Bane in 'Shadowhunters'
The High Warlock of Brooklyn has arrived in all of glittery glory! And Shadowhunters has gone out with a bang with its castings of series regulars.
Glee alum Harry Shum Jr. has been cast as Magnus Bane in ABC Family's adaptation of Cassandra Clare's best-selling The Mortal Instruments, the network announced on Friday.
Our High Warlock of Brooklyn is described as someone "with eccentric style, he's fierce, cunning and keeps his cards close to his chest. Though he looks like he's in his 20s, he's hundreds of years old – which makes him wiser and wary of others."
Here's the press release the network sent out:
Burbank, CA (May 8, 2015) – ABC Family rounds out their cast for "Shadowhunters" with a little magic in the casting of Harry Shum Jr. ("Glee") as 'Magnus Bane.' It was announced today by the network.
Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, "Shadowhunters" follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.
Magnus Bane is the high warlock of Brooklyn. With eccentric style, he's fierce, cunning and keeps his cards close to his chest. Though he looks like he's in his 20s, he's hundreds of years old – which makes him wiser and wary of others.
"Shadowhunters" is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG. McG will also direct the first episode. The network has previously announced series regulars Katherine McNamara as 'Clary Fray,' Dominic Sherwood as 'Jace Wayland,' Alberto Rosende as 'Simon,' Emeraude Toubia as 'Isabelle Lightwood,' Matthew Daddario as 'Alec Lightwood' and Isaiah Mustafa as 'Luke Garroway.' Alan Van Sprang was announced earlier today as a recurring guest star in the role of 'Valentine.'
Earlier today, Alan Van Sprang joined the show as Valentine Morgenstern.
Shadowhunters begins filming on May 25 in Toronto and will premiere in early 2016 on ABC Family.


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Programme of Study: BA Geography and Rural Development
Core Values: Obedient, Hardworking and Respectful
Aspirations: Medical Geographer
In my community, we depend solely on the harvest of our peasant farming.
I hope my study in KNUST will enable me gain the requisite knowledge and skills that will give me a wider scope of expertise to help improve the standard of living of the people in my locality.
It is my desire to obtain a doctorate degree (PhD) in my field of study. I aim at giving back all I have learnt at KNUST during my study to help develop my community, nation and Africa.
As an Obedient, hardworking, respectful and a dutiful young man, my limit is beyond the sky.

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Do We Need to Obsess Over "Minorities"?
If America was living up to its full potential, or even half so, there would be no use for the term "minorities". What thinking human being gives a hot goddamn what color your skin is, who you have sex with, whether your name ends with a vowel or a consonant? In modern society, with all our technology, what is the fascination with a man in a wheelchair as opposed to out of one? Is there anyone left who thinks tits interfere with one's ability to understand a periodic table? If you are struggling with any of these questions, you are part of the problem I am discussing today.
I know none but the least intelligent business owners don't care about these things. When they shake your hand, the only thing they want to know is what you can do for their bottom line. If the relationship works out, it has much more meaning than that, but at first blush, it can't be other. That's why first impressions mean so much.
I know people with well-rounded social skills don't have a problem with these things. They want to meet people who bring an improvement to their quality of life. That's what a friend is. Again…first impressions. Sometimes a person can grow on you. But they can't if they see you or themselves as alien to the relationship.
Just who ARE the Racists Out There?
The government is certainly obsessed with your sir name, the color of your skin, your relationship types, your genitalia, your use of a wheelchair…. When hiring especially, they are often less concerned for your ability to do a job as they are the bullshit matrix they've assigned you to. Even if you don't have any hangups about such things.
In real America, there are only three basic groups; Americans, immigrants and illegal immigrants. More about the third in a moment. But in recent years, employers, friends and others who will interact with you will usually find immigrants to be more "American" than Americans. That's because as Americans we have a) been broken down into so many mutually resentful subsets many of us no longer know what an American is, and b) we've become so spoiled, lazy and distracted we've forgotten what it means to be American.
I find it depressing to watch as so many members of what we refer to as "minorities" give their blind allegiance to those who have created their status as a "minority". In the process of doing so, those same people have done serious (irreversible?) damage to those they insist are minorities.
I am speaking, of course, of the political Left. But feel free to add people who call themselves conservatives but pander to "minorities" for fear the liberals will make them look bad for not doing so. These people are the most irritating. They don't even know what "conservative' means. If they did their approach to Americans would be characterized by the first paragraph of this post.
Think about it. What the hell has the American Left – for simplicity's sake we'll just say Democrats – done for you lately? Ever? Would a member of a "minority" group in Detroit, Pittsburg, New York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Chicago tell me what the Democratic Party has done for you? I will qualify the question thus: You don't work for the government and you haven't broken from the expected mold and started your own business or studied. And don't say schools or welfare. You can get those things anywhere. And too much "welfare" hurts you more than it helps you. (With that final qualification, I have pretty much destroyed any valid answer you might provide.)
So when I hear that Hillary Clinton has the "minority" vote locked up, I cringe. Look at any long term news cycle. Hillary Clinton develops an interest in "minorities" on the exact same level she did her job as Secretary of State. As SecState, she had requirements for things that were to reach her attention. Photo ops/good press, face time with Obama and the Clinton "Foundation". Anything else was assigned a lower priority. You can draw a dividing line at the point where Libya issues stopped getting her into high-profile meetings at the White House. At that point she went from tens of thousands of documents per year on the Lybia, to a few hundred. Sadly, for Stevens and the others in Benghazi, they were on the thin side of that line. Sorry Chris! Putin needs to buy up our uranium and I get money for the Clinton "Foundation".
And so it is with American "minorities". During election years, the Queen of Wall Street suddenly develops an affection for people she would otherwise ignore. Hell, she'll occasionally go all ebonic or acquire a faux Spanish accent just to show you she's your gal. But she's not. She never will be. Nor SHOULD she be under this pretense of caring for "minorities".
Metaphoric show of hands; who is sick of being treated like children, intentionally divided into mutually resentful cliques? Me! I am! How about you?
Of what I've read, Stein is the only candidate who talks a game about "diversity" and "people of color". The only redeeming grace I see here is I believe she means it. She doesn't have a public policy and private policy, as Clinton does. Clinton has one policy for her rich, connected allies and one for those who she considers her lessers; specifically the poor and "minorities".
I mentioned illegal immigration. This is one of the most spectacular accomplishments of those who exhibit the racism of low expectations. They have convinced Americans of Hispanic decent or origin that letting illegals into the country is a good for legal Hispanic Americans because the illegals USUALLY share common sir names. Talk about cynical!
"Minorities" Might Vote for Clinton. Americans Won't!
If you are considered a "minority" and you are considering voting for Clinton, you are sealing your own doom for the foreseeable future. It will require a sense of self that goes beyond racial/ethnic/gender obsession and a sense of pride to break free of the Democrats' plantation/ghetto/sorority.
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Look to the stars, then close your eyes.
Breathe in deep and realize...
If you wish enough and see it through,
That wish you wished will come true.
~ Terple
Terple Always Dream Bigger, written and illustrated by Richie Frieman, is a cleverly captivating bedtime storybook. When Terple has trouble falling asleep, he finds a note tucked under his door with a message full of hopes and dreams for a wonderful life yet to come. Comforting words of encouragement and fabulous quotable tidbits are found throughout this lovely book which is sure to be cherished by parents and children alike.
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About Steven Gursten
As head of Michigan Auto Law, Steven M. Gursten focuses his practice on serious motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death cases.
Steven has recovered some of the highest reported settlements and jury verdicts every year, including the top-reported auto accident or truck accident jury verdict and the highest auto accident and truck accident settlement in Michigan over multiple years, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Steve frequently lectures at legal seminars throughout the country on trucking litigation, trial advocacy, and traumatic brain injury cases. He also speaks on maximizing auto negligence and truck cases, including at several advanced trucking legal seminars throughout the nation.
He has been named a "Leader in the Law" and "Lawyer of the Year" by Michigan's largest legal newspaper for his record-breaking auto accident verdicts and settlements and advocacy work in preventing wrecks.
Steve's honors and awards include:
Lawyer of the Year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers listing
Best Lawyers in America for 10 years, Best Lawyers listing
Top 10 Attorney Award for the state of Michigan, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, American Trial Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating, highest rating for legal ability and ethics
Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers listing
Top 50 Lawyers in the State of Michigan, Super Lawyers
Readers' Choice Award winner – Top Author, JD Supra
Best Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business
Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, DBusiness Magazine
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Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
Leader in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Best Lawyer-Best Law Firm, U.S. News & World Report
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates
Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury, Corporate LiveWire
American Board of Trial Advocates – "Who's who of trial lawyers nationwide"
The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association – Top 10
2017 Melvin M. Belli Society Mel Award
Leadership Positions
- President, Traumatic Brain Injury Group, American Association for Justice
- Past President, Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association
- Founding member, Truck Accident Attorney Roundtable
- Past President, Trucking Litigation Group, American Association for Justice
- President-Elect, Melvin M Belli Society
- American Association for Justice
- Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association
- Truck Accident Attorneys Roundtable
- State of Michigan Model Civil Jury Instructions
- Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
- Michigan Association for Justice
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Kempinski Taschenberg Palais Hotel Dresden in 01067 Dresden (Germany)
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Grand Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is located directly in Dresden`s historic city centre "Innere Altstadt" - only a few steps away from the most renowned sights, such as Semper Opera House, Royal Palace, Zwinger and the Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche). We wish you a safe journey and we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Built in the 18th century by August the Strong as a pledge of love to his mistress, and restored in 1995, the five-star luxury hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden is a beautiful combination of historic glory and contemporary elegance.
Located in the very heart of Dresden`s historic centre, the palace offers luxurious rooms and suites with spectacular views over Dresden`s historic centre. Find culinary excellence with Palais Bistro, fish restaurant Kastenmeiers, Café Vestibül and the award-winning Karl May Bar. The historic inner courtyard is an oasis of relaxation during summer and turns into a sparkling ice rink in wintertime.
Indulge royally in our pool and spa lounge. Additionally, the hotel has day-light function rooms on the Bel Etage, a multifunctional Kurfürstensaal and business suites for even more privacy.
Rooms and suites
Regenten Standard Rooms
The Regenten Standard Rooms are kept in bright colours, feature highlights made of royal-blue fabrics and red elm wood. They are mostly located on Floor 4, some with slightly smaller windows or a cosy attic. Bookable as a single or double room.
Kurfürsten Deluxe Rooms
The Kurfürsten Deluxe Rooms are kept in luxurious design with warm colours and exquisite materials. Most of the rooms have a ceiling height of up to 4.8 m (15.7 ft) and offer an amazing view to the historic inner courtyard or to the theatre square of Dresden and its most renowned sights, such as the Zwinger, Semper Opera House and Residence Castle.
Palais Superior Rooms
The Palais Superior Rooms are kept in contemporary design and are furnished with exquisite materials and royal blue fabrics. Most of the rooms have an airy ceiling height of almost 4.8 m (15.7 ft) and promise an amazing view of the hotel`s baroque inner courtyard or of one of the many picturesque and historic alleys.
Palais Suites
The Palais Suites feature separate bed and living rooms and may feature bay windows or a balcony. Along with an elegant lounge, the suites feature a large desk, two TV screens, a stereo system, two mini-bars and a separate guest bathroom. Reside in exclusive ambience and enjoy marvellous views of Dresden`s historic city centre, such as the Semper Opera House, Residence Castle and the Zwinger.
Room Features & Amenities:
Flat-screen TV
Working desk
Lounge area
Separate living room and bedroom
View: City view
Decor: Classic
Extra Bed: One extra bed allowed
Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower, Bidet, Oversized bathtub
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults 2 Children
Size: 70 m² (753 ft²) - 80 m² (861 ft²)
Crown Prince Suite
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to belong to royalty? Reside in the truly luxurious ambience of the Crown Prince Suite and bring the dream to life. The 360 sq m (3,875 sq ft) refuge kept in the authentic style of 19th century European opulence offers absolute privacy and an exceptionally rich cultural experience.
Room Features & Amenities
Flat-screen TV
Working desk
Lounge area
Separate living room and bedroom
Some rooms with connecting doors
Dining room
View: City view
Decor: Historical
Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower, Bidet
Maximum Occupancy: 8 Adults 4 Children
Size: 360 m² (3875 ft²)
Junior Suites
The spacious Junior Suites offer visually separated living and sleeping areas. All of the the modern and contemporarily decorated rooms feature comfortable seating and a desk. Almost all of the spacious Junior Suites also have two televisions and two minibars.
Room Features & Amenities
Flat-screen TV
Working desk
Lounge area
Decor: Modern
Extra Bed: One extra bed allowed
Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults 1 Child
Size: 50 m² (538 ft²) - 55 m² (592 ft²)
Business Suites
The elaborately furnished Business Suites are composed of a bedroom with an adjacent meeting space. Along with a large desk, the suites also feature two TV screens, a stereo system, two mini-bars and a separate guest bathroom.
Room Features & Amenities
Flat-screen TV
Working desk
Lounge area
Separate living room and bedroom
View: Inner courtyard
Decor: Modern
Extra Bed: Two extra beds allowed
Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults 2 Children
Size: 55 m² (592 ft²) - 60 m² (646 ft²)
Regent Suites
The spacious Regenten Suites feature separate bed and living rooms with two TV screens, a stereo system, two mini-bars and a separate guest bathroom. With their elegant décor, warm colours, high-quality materials and fine woods, they create the perfect atmosphere to experience Dresden`s splendour.
Room Features & Amenities
Flat-screen TV
Working desk
Lounge area
Separate living room and bedroom
Room Features
View: Street
Decor: Classic
Extra Bed: One extra bed allowed
Bathroom: Bathtub, Shower
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults 2 Children
Size: 65 m² (700 ft²) - 70 m² (753 ft²)
Since the impact of Coronavirus is rapidly rising up we are following the guidance of the local governmental authorities in an exemplary manner, taking all the precautionary measures to ensure a healthy and safe hotel environment across our F&B outlets.
There is no need to leave the Taschenbergpalais to find excellent gastronomy. Gourmets appreciate the varied offer of Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden. Enjoy culinary moments in Dresden Old Town.
The Café Vestibül invites you to relax in front of the magnificent baroque staircase, which was designed and constructed by Zwinger architect Pöppelmann. Enjoy selected coffee and tea specialities, and exquisite cakes and pastries from the in-house patisserie, as well as small seasonal dishes, such as our new Taschenbergpalais Bowls or a creamy carrot sweet potato soup with ginger, while chatting with friends, as a couple or business partners.
Meetings & Events
Events in the heart of Dresden the venue for every occasion
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Whether a conference or private celebration, a total of nine function rooms in Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden offer the perfect setting for every occasion. In addition to six salons on the Bel Etage, a private chapel and the magnificent staircase, the hotel has a ballroom that can accommodate up to 500 people. During the summer months, the historic courtyard is ideal for your open-air event.
Weddings in Dresden
We owe it to love alone: In 1705, August the Strong, Elector of Saxony, had the famous Taschenbergpalais built as a token of love for his Countess Constantia of Cosel. Vis-à-vis the most beautiful sights, the Palais in Dresden's Old Town rises up and is the perfect place for your dream wedding.
For the most beautiful day in the life of two people, this day should remain unforgettable and be unique. Whether it's a wedding ceremony in our house chapel, an exuberant celebration in the modern Kurfürstensaal or a dignified coffee drink in the dreamy inner courtyard, we have the ideal location and unique ideas for your celebration.
In addition to the facilities, we also offer an all-round carefree package for your wedding celebration: Splendidly decorated rooms, culinary creations and luxurious accommodation for you and your guests, as well as top-class service that leaves nothing to be desired – we make your dreams come true and give you unforgettable moments.
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TASCHENBERGPALAIS SPA – A peaceful retreat
Our sauna and pool area is available.
Whenever we operate, the health and safety of our people and guests will stay our utmost priority. Based on the impact of Coronavirus we are following the guidance of the local governmental authorities in an exemplary manner, taking all the precautionary measures to ensure a healthy and safe hotel environment.
Immerse yourself in a world away from everyday life and enjoy your well-being time in the luxurious spa area of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden. Refresh yourself with gentle swimming in the pool, relax with exclusive massages and enjoy your subsequent break in our sauna area - the day is yours.
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President Trump thinks he knows better than anyone, but not because he actually knows very much. His 2016 campaign was run from the gut, under the explicit rationale that "experts are terrible" and that whatever someone with a degree and years of experience could do in any area of government, he could do better relying on instinct. His White House has conducted itself according to this philosophy, to devastating effect.
From debt to taxes to renewable energy to trade to jobs to infrastructure to defense, the president has declared himself the best informed in all the land. What need, then, for a science adviser — a post Mr. Trump left vacant for 19 months? Why worry if more than a third of senior positions in the Pentagon or Department of Homeland Security have no confirmed appointee? Why not drive out most of the workforce of the Agriculture Department's Economic Research Service, as the administration did, intentionally, by abruptly moving the agency to the Kansas City region?
The best sort of expert, in Mr. Trump's view, is the kind with no independent judgment at all. "My function, really, as an economist is to try to provide the underlying analytics that confirm his intuition," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has said. He continued: "And his intuition is always right in these matters." When a public servant can't provide those comfortingly confirming analytics, he risks excoriation by tweet and in person, at best, and removal from his post at worst. The West Wing and the Cabinet are in a constant flux of professionals hired, discarded, hired and discarded again: four chiefs of staff, four national security advisers, five Homeland Security secretaries.
The so-called adults in the room in the early days of this term have left and written books about how unpleasant it was to be in that room. Often it didn't matter anyway, because this president rarely listens and almost never reads. He has been called "unbriefable." Only once or twice a week does he bother to listen to the intelligence briefings other presidents received daily, and even then he reportedly interrupts with kooky conspiracy theories, or spends his time marveling over a miniature weapon constructed as a visual aid to hold his wayward attention. He takes the advice not of the most qualified, or even most persuasive, person around him but of the person who manages to sneak in the last word.
The intelligence community has been a particular casualty, being responsible for issuing the verdict the president least wants to hear, or least wants others to know: that Russia helped him in the 2016 election and is working for him again this year. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats got the ax for refusing to obscure that assessment. His acting replacement, Joseph Maguire, was ousted after he had the nerve to defend his aide and election security unit leader Shelby Pierson, who herself had the nerve to tell the House Intelligence Committee that it was the community's consensus that Russia was trying to help Mr. Trump win again.
Yet a similar contempt for competence and impartiality has seeped through the government these past four years. The Justice Department has suffered, and the State Department, as a former ambassador and former undersecretary said, has seen "the most significant departure of diplomatic talent in ages." Almost half of the agency's career ministers left or were forced to leave in the initial two years of Mr. Trump's tenure. Those who stuck around have been treated with scorn. Marie Yovanovitch, pushed out of her ambassadorial post in Ukraine after a smear campaign by Rudy Giuliani and other presidential henchmen, is only the most prominent example.
The complete lack of interest in performing essential functions well has had immediate costs: When the administration agreed, under pressure, to reunite the children it was keeping in cages at the border with their parents, it couldn't — because it hadn't bothered to keep close enough track of the parents to find them. With diplomats who have spent years forging relationships and representing U.S. interests suddenly yanked away from their duties, enemies started to take advantage; China has stepped into the gap in global influence. Allies are ceasing to trust.
Today, Americans are feeling the effects of a government at an utter loss as a disease ravages the country. The problem is bigger than one missing directorate, or one rebuffed scientist: The response to this outbreak required coordination across agencies that have been systematically depleted, because they were full of experts.
While the pandemic represents the most immediately lethal consequence of the know-nothing president's disdain for know-how, an even greater danger looms. Mr. Trump conducted his campaign crowing that climate change was a "hoax," and he acted on this inanity by withdrawing the United States from the Paris accord. Meanwhile evidence of the threat to the planet becomes steadily more alarming, especially where the destructive impact of that extra 2 degrees Celsius has already become apparent — algae blooming, lobsters dying, century-old redwood trees burning, unfrozen lakes depriving ice fishermen of their income, homes washing out to sea. Greenhouse gas emissions shot up during Mr. Trump's tenure after three consecutive years of decrease. Yet the Environmental Protection Agency blithely goes on deregulating; this administration has so far rolled back 100 supposedly burdensome strictures. The revised policies on mercury pollution, automobile emissions, methane leakage and more run counter to research, some of it produced by the EPA's own advisory board. Four more such years would mean the loss of even more livelihoods and lives than the coronavirus is claiming today.
The contempt for good performance and for facts is devastating to the government. Talented professionals in all sectors, forced to play sycophants, instead are choosing to leave, while the next generation of talent is choosing not to apply. Nine former intelligence chiefs put it just right in The Post this spring after Mr. Trump gutted the National Counterterrorism Center's leadership of seasoned professionals: This isn't only about a few respected senior officers and the immediate risk to security posed by their unceremonious dismissal. It's about the future — about the workers who will calculate that fealty is more important than honesty, and about the "countless more talented young Americans" who "will decide that federal service, indeed public service, is not a worthy calling."
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All these manifestations of deliberate ignorance come together in a disdain for gathering information at all. When his own government produced an assessment that global warming left unaddressed would ravage the U.S. economy, Mr. Trump said, "I don't believe it." Maybe to avoid a repeat of this inconvenient news, the EPA has written a rule giving itself permission to ignore good science by restricting the type of research it considers usable. When the Census Bureau was told to remove undocumented immigrants from the head count, then cut the time-intensive process short by a month, it prepared to paint a picture of the country the president wants rather than the country that actually exists. Emblematic is Mr. Trump's insistence that more covid-19 testing creates more cases. This, of course, isn't true. More testing would reveal cases where they already exist, making it possible to try to understand the disease's course and arrest its spread.
But the degradation of data collection serves one obvious purpose: If we don't gather information, we cannot see the depth of Mr. Trump's failures. Another term could allow Mr. Trump to complete the demoralization, politicization and destruction of a workforce that was once the envy of the world: the American civil service, health service, Foreign Service and uniformed military. In everything from consumer safety to air quality to life expectancy, the results would be catastrophic. But there would be nobody left to measure them.
Read more:
Paul Waldman: After all this death, Trump is still treating the pandemic as a PR problem
Max Boot: Trump keeps hiring and firing. No wonder the pandemic response is such a mess.
Michael Gerson: Who needs science when we have Trump's tremendous instincts?
The Post's View: Undeterred by the last uproar, Trump is again considering family separation
Eugene Robinson: Only Trump can pack this much ignorance into a few words


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A soft-hearted toyshop owner was feline a little foolish today after he realised he was "too attached" to part with a giant cuddly lion – despite trying to sell it for 40 YEARS.
The 3ft tall toy lion had languished on the stairs of the family-run store "unloved" and "unsold" ever since it was went on display for £350 (19 shillings 11d) in 1970.
He became an iconic figure to generations of children who shopped in GW Hurley & Sons in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, but never attracted a buyer – until two weeks ago.
It was only then shop owner Colin Morris realised he was too attached to part with the lion – and turned down the offer.
Colin, 65, said: "He is just too precious to give away and has too much sentimental value.
"It's become one of the main fixtures of the business now – everybody comments on it but nobody has ever walked away with it.
"Finally someone came in the shop a few weeks ago and offered to buy it for their local charity.
"But they wanted a bit of a discount and when I talked to one of the ladies in the shop about it – she burst into tears.
"She had just become so attached to the lion over the years – we all have. So I told them I could not sell it.
"I have now taken it off sale – I just wouldn't let it go now."
Father-of-four Colin bought the lion at a London toy fare for £270 in 1970.
He thought the 3ft x 4ft golden lion would fit perfectly on the stairs of his family store, which started trading in 1919.
The cuddly creature, made by manufacturer Pegasus, went on sale for 19 shillings 11d and was revalued to £350.99p when prices went metric in 1971.
It became known as 'Hurley's Lion' among the townsfolk of Burnham and became a familiar figure to thousands of children.
In a bid to shift the toy, Mr Morris did not raise the price with inflation – if he had, it would now be worth over £1,000.
But two weeks ago an anonymous tourist – who is believed to be a member of a Lions Club – offered to buy it to use as a charity mascot.
Mr Morris said: "The lion is as popular with the staff as it is the customers. No-one wants to see it go now.
"Everyone comes back to the shop as adults and talk about seeing the lion as a child.
"In fact I had a bloke bring his grandchildren in here the other day, specially to see our lion.
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Square Foot Gardening (commonly referred to as SFG) is a planting technique that was developed by American author as well as TV speaker Mel Bartholomew in the 1970s. It's a straightforward way to produce easy-to-manage gardens with increased beds that require a minimum of time invested maintaining them. SFG quickly got popularity during the 1980s with Mel's very first book and also television series and since then has spread out across the globe, at some point going 'mainstream' with several business supplying ready-to-assemble SFG gardens. SFG advocates claim it creates much more, makes use of less soil and also water and takes just 2% of the time spent on a conventional garden. So what makes Square Foot Horticulture special and also why don't all garden enthusiasts utilize it?
SFG was established as a reaction to the inefficiencies of standard gardening. In 1975 Mel Bartholomew had actually just retired as a designer and also made a decision to occupy horticulture as a hobby. It was only all-natural that he would apply his logical skills to the issues he came across. Particularly he located the average gardener was investing hrs weeding the huge gaps between long rows of plants, producing unnecessary help themselves. It soon became clear that doing away with rows as well as utilizing intensive deep-beds can significantly reduce the amount of maintenance the garden needed. Include a one-foot square grid on the top as well as it ended up being simple to area as well as rotate plants.
The Square Foot Gardening System
Over the years the SFG system has evolved into a precise collection of policies:
Create Deep Raised Beds: Normally 4 feet by 4 feet, with a square foot lattice put on leading to visually divide the crops. Beds are between 6 and 12 inches deep which gives the plants lots of rich nutrients, while keeping great water drainage.
Use a Particular Soil Mix: One third each of garden compost, peat moss as well as vermiculite. This starts the raised beds totally weed-free in addition to being water absorbent as well as loaded with nutrients.
Do not Stroll on the Dirt: This is currently typical exercise with raised bed gardening but back in the 1970s it was innovative to recommend that you wouldn't require to dig your dirt if you didn't walk on it.
Plant in Squares: To keep the growing simple there are no plant spacings to remember. Rather each square has either 1, 4, 9 or 16 plants in it depending upon the size of the plant– very easy to place in each square by making a smaller sized grid in the soil with your fingers. As an exemption to this there are a couple of larger plants that extend 2 squares. Climbing up peas as well as beans are planted in 2 mini-rows of 4 per square.
Square foot garden
Slim with Scissors: As opposed to pulling up excess plants which can disturb the origin systems of the plants you wish to expand you trim them off with scissors.
Accessorise: Along with information of all the above the All New Square Foot Gardening publication has practical directions for constructing numerous accessories including protective cages that quickly lift on and off the SFG beds, covers to extend the period and supports for upright expanding.
There's an objective per of these 'policies' and with each other they compose a powerful and also nearly foolproof technique for effective gardening. It's a fantastic approach for new gardeners, people that have little time, the elderly or handicapped (SFG yards can be constructed at an elevated height to make them much more accessible) and youngsters. Many schools have actually accepted the SFG technique due to the fact that it's easy to mount and preserve without coming to be an extra burden for the educator. However, there are some constraints:
Easy to Grow out of: Although several vegetables can be expanded in SFG yards it struggles to suit larger plants (squash, melons, main-crop potatoes etc), perennials (globe artichokes, rhubarb) and also fruit bushes/trees. Once brand-new gardeners experience the success of SFG gardens they commonly intend to broaden the variety of crops they expand beyond the common SFG crops.
Non-renewable Resources: There's no doubt that 'Mel's Mix' makes a superb dirt for vegetables. Nonetheless, 2 of the three ingredients originated from non-renewable resources. Peat takes hundreds of years to develop and is an useful all-natural sink for greenhouse gases. Vermiculite is mined as well as is for that reason additionally a non-renewable resource with a substantial carbon impact. Alike with lots of gardeners I will not use peat as well as would certainly choose not to use vermiculite.
Costly for Big Gardens: Although SFG beds are cheap to keep they are fairly expensive to establish if you have a big area and intend to load it promptly.
None of these factors prevent SFG from being an useful part of a garden though– you can use 100% recycled compost in the beds rather than Mel's Mix, progressively develop the number of SFG beds and incorporate it with locations of your garden which are alloted for fruit trees and bigger crops. Many of the SFG methods that were advanced in the 1980s are now generally used for veggie horticulture– deep elevated beds, not compacting soil, detachable covers and plant sustains etc
Planning a Square Foot Garden
We frequently obtain queries from garden enthusiasts following the SFG approach who intend to prepare their beds using our Garden Coordinator. So we presented Square Foot Gardening setting in the Garden Coordinator that makes it easy to add one-foot squares of plants in addition to making use of all the various other effective attributes of the software application such as plant turning, tracking selections and so on. Best of all is that the SFG plants can be part of a larger garden strategy that consists of a lot more typical planting layouts and also big plants, so there's the flexibility to integrate different approaches in a plan of a solitary garden location.
Square Foot Gardening was advanced when it was first invented as well as it's still a fantastic system for individuals who are starting, have actually limited area or desire an extremely organized method to comply with. However, you don't require to comply with SFG to benefit from gardening with elevated beds as well as good company. There's a terrific quote: "If the only tool you have is a hammer, you often tend to see every trouble as a nail." SFG functions really well for numerous circumstances but it doesn't fit whatever. Regardless of my reservations I still suggest it as being the right choice for several as well as guide is really very easy to comply with. The success it brings can commonly lead individuals on discovering the delights of fruit trees, utilizing barrels to expand substantial crops of potatoes or taking care of a greenhouse filled with high-value crops. It's an excellent stepping-stone to the globe of growing your very own food which's why 35 years on it's still going solid.
Some Square Foot Garden Plans:
A well secured box for a tiny garden:
Boxes in which the plants are expanded are 3 feet broad and also 4 feet long. Made out of 5/4X5 cedar decking, they are attached to the ground with 18″– 24″ sizes of 1/2″ rebar. Strong nylon netting provides assistance for vines. There is the opportunity to utilize netting to protect plants too. These are cheap to make and easy to maintain.
Boxes for big gardens:
In case you have a larger garden, your wood squares for planting could be 8′ long and 3′ broad. Timber necessary could be scrap obtained from a close-by saw mill. Mixing experienced horse manure, garden compost as well as dirt will certainly make up great square foot gardening dirt.
Gardening for limited areas:
Digging a 4′ X 4′ bed as well as lining it with some wooden boards is the specialized with this one. In order to expand different plants in each square you could split each side right into 4 strips with some type of wire to have 16 squares.
No dig Square foot garden layout:
In this instance, you never ever require to do any kind of digging. The only demand is to make some 4′ X 4′ squares with wood and split them right into 16 equivalent squares with Twine. Plant your crops in these squares. This is cheap and also simple to deal with.
Elevated square foot gardening:
This is a prepare for an elevated square foot garden plot. In this instance a framework similar to a table is constructed in order to include soil blend and plant the crops. The 4'X 4′ box is separated into 16 squares. The complying with square foot horticulture pdf supplies you with details.


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Double-sided ceramic pendant with a textured surface on one side and a matte white and grey finish on the other. It is strung with an adjustable macramé thread, which hangs two cute trinkets on either end.
Size: 3H x 3W in
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27th November 2017 Current Affairs in English
1. AIBA Event: India grabs 4 Gold medals
Major Highlights:
- On 26th November the International Boxing Association (AIBA) World Women Youth Championships concluded while favoring to India.
- Indian women boxers viz. Nitu, Jyoti Gulia, Sakshi Choudhary and Shashi Chopra won 4 gold medals.
- Also there were 2 bronze secured in the event.
2. Shubhangi Swaroop becomes the first Indian Navy Pilot
Major Highlights:
- Shubhnagi Swaroop is all set to be the first women to fly a maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Navy.
- Apart from Indian women has also been recognized in Navy's Armament Division which was considered for men only. Women cadets Astha Segal from New Delhi, Roopa A from Puducherry and Sakthi Maya S from Kerala has been appointed for the duty.
3. ISRO Aditya L1 Mission all set to be launched
Major Highlights:
- From the Indian Space Research Organization a new satellite will launch namely Aditya-L1.
- The project will be launching with the halo orbit around Lagrangian point L1.
- This is the first solar mission of 2019.
4. Asian Marathon Championship: Gopi creates history
Major Highlights:
- Gopi Thonakal creates history by being the first Indian man to win the title of Asian Marathon Championship.
- In the championships organized by the Asian Athletics Association Gopi won gold medal in the 16th edition of the event.
- In 1985 Asha Agarwal had won the gold medal when the biennial Asian Track and Field was part of the championships.
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Since day one of Trump's campaign the political establishment has come after him.
It wasn't just Democrats, but also Republicans in his own party.
And one of those anti-Trump Republicans just got shocking news that could end his political career.
Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) has been a darling of the media and the Democrats lately.
His bashing of Trump has gotten him a lot of love from the left.
But that love clearly isn't translating into support.
A new poll released by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling shows that Senator Flake's polling is going down rapidly.
The latest poll numbers show that only 18% of Arizona voters approve of his performance.
Those numbers are brutal, especially for someone who is up for election in 2018.
As reported by Business Insider:
"The Republican push to overhaul the US healthcare system has taken a toll on Sen. Jeff Flake's popularity, according to a new poll.
The poll, from the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, found that the Arizona senator's support of the GOP's healthcare push had hurt voters' opinions of him.
Overall, 52% of Arizona voters surveyed for the poll said they were less likely to vote for Flake in his 2018 reelection bid because of his vote in support of the various Republican plans. Twenty-six percent said they were more likely to vote for him because of the vote, and 20% said it made no difference.
Just 31% of those surveyed said they would vote for Flake if the election were held immediately, compared with 47% saying they would vote for a generic Democratic opponent. The poll also found that 62% of Arizonans disapproved of Flake's performance, while only 18% approved. Just one Democrat, political newcomer Deedra Abboud, has entered the race to challenge Flake."
Many are speculating that his lack of popularity has nothing to do with healthcare, but has to do with his "Never Trump" agenda.
While this drop in the polls is in the same period as Flake's healthcare vote, it is also in the same period of the release of his new book, "Conscience of a Conservative", which has been referred to as a Trump hit-piece.
David Brooks, an anti-Trump New York Times columnist, explains exactly what the book is about in his review:
"A thoughtful defense of traditional conservatism and a thorough assault on the way Donald Trump is betraying it."
In short, it is an attack on President Trump and the work he has done in his first months in office.
Senator Flake is up for reelection in 2018, and while these numbers are terrible news for Flake, they are welcoming news to his primary challenger Kelli Ward.
Ward ran and lost against John McCain in the 2016 primary, but she is hopeful that the falling popularity of Flake will open her up for the Republican nomination.
The biggest difference between Ward and Flake is that Kelli Ward is a fervent Trump supporter, while Flake is a fervent anti-Trumper.
Do you think that Kelli Ward can win in a primary election against Sen. Jeff Flake?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


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Still images
Inspired by the power of the still image, which is by far the most common of images appearing as NFTs etc., in 2021, I am releasing a series of '8 Bit Max' images expanded from my original generative algorhythmic images. See below for Siggraph Sparks online 3 Dec 2021 9pm GMT about still images. I will update this page with image links later, but please check Known Origin Micro Arts Group for updates.
Animated GIF art is a hybrid type, usually a still image with a small amount of animation, often limited to small areas, and one change like a flip.
Here's an experimental image I made earlier from one of the MA1 stills. They master image is hi res so can be zoomed.
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On Known Origin, where we were Featured Artist, there are a few 8bit artists, or people working with reduced colour sets, often at high resolution such as 4k. Such as:
Sparks – 3 Dec 2021
There is a new Siggraph Sparks session (online) 'Within the Frame: Continuum of the Still Image' moderated by Dena Eber and Sue Gollifer (December 3, 2021, 4PM EST/9PM GMT).
This 10th SPARKS session welcomes the presentation of artworks and projects that represent the continuum of image making and that reveal the essential ways that digital tools have moved it forward. Thus, we are looking for artists, theorists, researchers and practitioners of any image making practice to present and talk about works that range from fully digital, to a hybrid of digital and traditional practice that illustrate the growth of image making since the onset of widely available digital tools. The work or aesthetics may be about the medium or they might simply tell a story or illustrate concepts.
We are interested in a range of approaches including those from the past and those from the bleeding edge, using out of the box or homespun tools. Still images of any kind are welcome as our ultimate goal is to not only establish how digital methods are essential to image making, but also to highlight and perhaps remind us that the single image is still powerful and still important now, more than ever.


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Get ready, people. Shoe magic is about to happen.
Take one part signature Missoni prints, namely chevron stripes. Add six classic converse styles and mix with purples, blues, yellows, reds and neutrals. Find a willing pair of feet and put on said feet carefully.
And there you have it… the recipe that collab dreams are made of.
But it gets better, folks. The latest Missoni x Converse collaboration will be priced at a low (and affordable) $85 to $100 per pair. No need give us the side-eye. Trust. For Missoni, that's pretty good deal.
Even better? You can score yourself a pair of these pretty printed kicks starting next week on August 4 at your city's local Nordstrom, where these zigzagged beauties will be sold exclusively.


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Welcoming & Caring
The following programs are part of what we call the "Membership Cluster." They have to do with the way we welcome newcomers, help them get oriented and connected, and how we care for each other in this community. All of these programs accept participation and volunteer support.
Membership Committee
Meets as needed – The purpose of this committee is to create a welcoming environment for visitors and generate interest in becoming members. Five to seven committee members work with the Membership Coordinator to help members and friends find involvement in programs and activities that connect with their talents, skills and interests. Assist with periodic programs (currently New UU or UU 101) that help new people learn about Unitarian Universalism, TVUUC, and membership. Try to compile, archive and discern members' information and skills to join programs, committees, and pathways to leadership.
UU Conversations Team
Every Sunday after the service a TVUUC Member is available in the e.e. cummings room at the back of the Sanctuary to welcome newcomers, answer questions about Unitarian Universalism and TVUUC. UU Conversations facilitators are friendly folks who want to get to know you and your interests, and help you get connected to our community. They will be able to offer printed materials, a wealth of their own knowledge, and will be able to connect you to the right person to answer any questions that they aren't able to. No need to RSVP, just show up any Sunday!
Every Sunday – Volunteers arrive 45 minutes before the service. Wear a nametag and a Welcome badge (available at Welcome Table). Open the doors for all members and friends and welcome them with kind words, a smile, perhaps a handshake. If they are clearly new visitors, direct them to the Welcome Table. Two greeters needed for each service each week. Volunteering for a regular slot each month is especially helpful. Orientation gladly offered.
Welcome Table
Every Sunday – Volunteers arrive half an hour before the service. Set up brochures, cards and pens on table in foyer, return items to storage in office at end. Wear name tag and Welcome badge. Greet visitors, help them fill out visitor cards, offer temporary name badges, give a short orientation tour of the church. Answer any questions about the church, various activities and Unitarian Universalism in general. Introduce visitors to RE table, Membership Coordinator or other member if appropriate. Respond to requests for new permanent badges from regular attendees. Return to table for ten minutes after the service. Place completed visitor cards in Membership Coordinator's box in office. Two attendants, needed for each service, three if volunteers are available. Orientation to procedures and supplies is gladly offered. Volunteering for a regular slot each month is especially helpful.
Caring Table
Every Sunday – Volunteers set up Caring Table in Fellowship Hall or foyer with extra chairs 30 minutes before the service. Prepare cards to friends with caring needs or celebrating a joy and encourage people to sign, then prepare for mailing. Collect information about caring needs and communicate as needed to appropriate staff member. Collect names of people who will volunteer to help. Two volunteers needed each Sunday. Orientation gladly offered.
Spiritual Care Team
As needed – Members of the Spiritual Care Team are volunteers trained to sojourn with those in crisis, illness, or transition of any kind. Upon request, they provide a confidential, caring presence, in person or by phone. Meetings may be one-time or ongoing, depending on the need. Members serve 2 year terms as part of the pastoral care ministry.
Caring Network
As needed – The Caring Network is a group of folks who offer to help others with specific tasks as needed. Examples include rides to medical appointments; yard work, meals, errands, pet care or cleaning in times of illness or crisis; visits to members in long-term care facilities; prayer; minor home repair for people with limited means. If you have a service to offer, please fill out a form at the Caring Table.
Sunday Lunch Bunch
Most Sundays (except Potluck Sundays), 12:30 pm – Whether you are a new visitor, recent returnee, or long-time member, all are invited to join the Sunday Lunch Bunch after the second service for informal fellowship and fun. Lunch will be at a local restaurant selected for the day. Meet in the lobby by the front doors to confirm the spot and coordinate transportation.


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比利时王国位于欧洲西部沿海,东与德国接壤。在2018俄罗斯世界杯取得历史上最好的成绩—季军,闯进了世界杯4强,令全世界再次关注这个美丽的国度--比利时王国。8月7日上午,"见证友谊" --中国中外新闻社2018暑期"见证友谊" --中国中外新闻社小记者2018暑期小记者团访问比利时王国驻华使馆方海科公使。
The Kingdom of Belgium is located on the western coast of Europe and borders Germany on the east. In the 2018 Russia World Cup, Belgian national football team achieved the best result in history - the third place, attracting global attentions to this beautiful country - the Kingdom of Belgium. On the morning of August 7th, "Witness Friendship" – Home and Abroad News Press 2018 Summer Junior journalist Delegation visited the Belgian Embassy in China and had exclusive interview with the Minister Counsellor Mr. Karel Van Hecke.
"Hello, dear Minister! In the recent years, China and Belgium has been in the best time for their bilateral relations. The two countries built the comprehensive partnership in many sectors. In your opinions, as the children and youth in both countries, how should we carry on the traditional friendship between China and Belgium?" a junior journalist asked.
"All of you speak English very well. Belgium and China are now in the best period in our friendship. Every year, many citizens of both countries visit each other. Today, you come to our Belgian embassy. Just like this, our face-to-face communication is very important. It can enhance mutual understanding, and we learn more about each other. Whether you are old or young, you will always find many interesting things in Belgium, including the world's most famous chocolates and waffles. If you travel to Belgium, you will have fresh feelings about this beautiful country. There are many things we are looking forward to experiencing over there." Mr. Karel Van Hecke replied.
"When we are talking about Belgium, we will usually think of chocolate, waffles, Tintin and Smurfs…... We want to ask you: if you are thinking about China, what are the things in your mind? Thank you!" another junior journalist asked.
Mr. Karel Van Heck said that there are many things about China, and three very important things are coming to my mind. Firstly, it is the Chinese food. When you introduced yourself just now and mentioned about your local delicious good, I feel excited and very fortunate to be in China. I can go to many different restaurants to taste countless Chinese food. Secondly, I like table tennis very much. When I was a child, my father bought a table tennis table for us. But my sister didn't like table tennis. I put the table tennis table up and played with myself. I practiced constantly. I fell in love with table tennis during this process. Thirdly, in China's 5,000-year cultural journey, Chinese ancestors were very wise and invented a lot of things that people could still use today, such as compasses, gunpowder and etc. Thanks to Chinese ancestors for inventing and sharing these things with the people around the world. Although Belgium does not have such a long history, Belgium also has its unique culture.
小记者问:"比利时国家男子足球队在世界的排名曾长期保持第一;2015年11月5日,国际足联公布的国家队排名中,比利时首次位居榜首创造历史; 2018年俄罗斯世界杯,比利时夺得季军,闯进了世界杯4强,创造了队史世界杯最好战绩, 请问比利时国家如何鼓励孩子们用最自由的方式品味足球?成功塑造了连夺世界杯和欧洲杯的"黄金一代"?谢谢"
A junior journalist asked: "Belgian national man's football team has always been one of the top players in the world ranking for a long time. November 5th, 2015, Belgium was at the top of the FIFA national team list for the first time in its history. In 2018 Russian World Cup, Belgium won the third place, which is the best result in World Cup. How can the Belgian government encourage children to enjoy football and make them as the "Golden Generation" for the World Cup and the European Cup? Thank you."
"This year's World Cup, Belgium won the third place, which is the best score we have ever achieved. Although the World Cup is over, we are still excited for this result. Unfortunately, Belgium lost to the French team during the semifinal game. However, the French team eventually won the World Cup. We are very happy and friendly congratulations to France. Belgians firmly believe that a good football player is good at passing and dribbling, our children's training is usually 1-to-1 focused. The football exchange between China and Belgium is also very frequent. The Belgian Football Association and Chinese Football Association have exchange agreement. Many football teams also have exchange training. We hope that in the World Cup four years later, the Chinese and Belgian football teams will compete with each other for the winner place."
The junior journalists also had deep conversation with Mr. Karel Van Heck and the Counselor Edward Van Kleunen about Chinese and Belgian education and culture. The junior journalists became friendly messengers of China-Belgium relations and made their contributions to promote and develop the two countries' friendship.


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Local Man Goes On Television To Explain The Obvious
To anyone paying the slightest bit of attention, which surely includes the only people who really matter (shareholders, clients, potential clients, counterparties, employees, etc.), it will come as no surprise that Och-Ziff Capital Management might want to change its name. For everyone else, allow us to boil it down to a bribery scandal running the length of breadth of Africa, some slightly less-than-"consistent" performance and the firm's founder and namesake all but trying to blow the place up on his way out the door. Still, CNBC thought it appropriate to devote six-and-a-half minutes of its viewers' time to letting CEO Rob Shafir lay it out.
It's really the final touch to a series of changes and events that have happened at this firm, Leslie…. The firm went through a difficult period. We had a regulatory issue in 2014 which we settled with the government in 2016, and I think events like that can destroy firms, or firms can learn from those things and have the ability and the wherewithal to change, and I think we've made material changes to our firm…. When you put it all together, and you put the things behind us that we needed to put behind us, and really have the new set of leaders in the seats, we felt that, to mark the moment, it made sense to change our name.
To crib a cultural reference that's as blindingly obvious as the above, thanks, uh, Captain Obvious, although we do appreciate what qualifies as candor and honesty coming from someone in Shafir's position. After all, he could have regaled us with a long and untrue tale about how the change had nothing at all to do with $400 million fines or a brand that had become radioactive or Dan Och at all.
Stiil, in his chat with Leslie Picker, Shafir didn't get around to the real question on everyone's mind: How is "Sculptor Capital Management" the best name tens of thousands of dollars worth of branding consultants could buy? He might as well have just let Steve Cohen's guys pick one (I'm thinking Park57 Trapezoidal Management), taken the "heaviest thing whose name is still available" route (apparently plutonium, remarkably) or roll with whatever popped out the Hedge Fund Name Generator.
CEO Shafir explains why hedge fund Och-Ziff is rebranding [CNBC]


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If you are looking for the best online casino games for usa players, check lonelyheartscasino.com. This site is a ratings guide to the best online casinos, poker rooms and gaming sites on the web. You can find out more about casino, how to play it and win real money. You can choose from several types of online casinos that you wish to download and play.
If you are interested to learn online casino, be sure that you are signing up in a reputable gaming site and not to be fooled by scammers. Take time to read guides and reviews about the site and the kind of games they offer. Just enjoy the game and try not to get hooked for once you get the hang of it and get addicted, I'm sure you'll never stop playing. Casinos are generally played for entertainment purposes; but many got hooked to the point of losing all their hard-earned money and properties. It's sad to know some people who went bankrupt because of casino.
There are three general categories of casino games such as table games, electronic gaming machines, and random number ticket games such as Keno and simulated racing. Which of these categories have you played? I think one of the most entertaining casino games based on players' feedback is the slot machine. How about you, do you know how to play casino games?


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CoolMate Portable Misting Fan
UPDATE 08/16/14: Spotted a $10 instant rebate for the CoolMate Portable Misting Fan. Price is $39.99 till 08/31/14.
PUBLISHED 06/11/14: It was so hot yesterday that I was wishing I had bought this CoolMate Portable Misting Fan.
It creates a mist so fine that it evaporates within inches of the fan and creates a breeze cooler than the room temperature by up to 15 F.
You can use it in the car with the included auto power supply, and potentially save fuel costs by not turning on the A/C system.
The mist will not leave a puddle so it's suitable to use anywhere.
Use only with distilled water.
The set includes:
– Home power supply
– Auto power supply
– Funnel
– Rechargeable cup holder insert
The CoolMate Portable Misting Fan is priced at $49.99.
Item number 854755.
Inventory and pricing at your store will vary and are subject to change at any time.


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Scientific Programme
The detailed scientific programme of the congress will be established by the scientific committee 2017, when all abstracts submitted by the participants will have been evaluated.
Find the programme overview of the week here and the detailed programme.
You can also see the final version of the Congress Abstract Book !
We are however already delighted to announce exciting invited talks by prestigious scientists:


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Book Review: A Night in the Passage: A Crane's Cove Short Story
Author: Kerry Evelyn
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts
He has plans finally to propose to the woman of his life, and they decide to go back to his hometown. One problem... When Will and Emma get there all hades has broken loose because three young girls have gone missing. So instead of taking off his work mode, its on full force. Mystery, a long time secret, and ghosts await you in this short but intriguing story.


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The workshop will be held at Westin Arlington Gateway (http://www.westinarlingtongateway.com/)
The workshop is sponsored by NSF; your reimbursement will be processed through Stanford University.
Airfare - Workshop attendees will be reimbursed for airfare purchased on U.S carrier (coach) . Travelers should book lowest available airfare.
Lodging - A block of rooms have been reserved and prepaid at the Westin Arlington Gateway for the nights of February 6th, and 7th. Please contact Natasha Haulman (firstname.lastname@example.com) should you require additional nights of lodging .
Transportation to and from airport - Workshop attendees will be reimbursed for car rentals (compact) and/or taxi or taxi airport shuttles. Local workshop attendees will reimbursed at rate of 55.5 cents per mile.
Meals - Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Workshop attendees will be reimbursed a daily per diem of $41.00 for dinner February 6th and 7th, a per diem rate of 53.75 will apply for travel days.
Please contact Natasha Haulman for any additional travel questions: firstname.lastname@example.com


text: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The nation's weak labor market was "a national crisis" that required attention from the White House and Congress, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday. "We've had close to 10% unemployment now for a number of years, and of the people who are unemployed, about 45% have been unemployed for six months or more. This is unheard of," Bernanke said in a question-and-answer session following a speech in Cleveland. He called for policies "that could help them find work, train for work and retain their skills." Bernanke also urged policy makers to consider "strong housing policies to help the housing market recover." Better housing policies would "clearly be very useful," and would allow the low mortgage rates stemming from easy Fed policy to have more effect and help the economy recover.


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Amy Schumer's Dumb Repulsive Gay Jokes
I have never been a fan of Amy Schumer's brand of comedy…if you could even call it that. I never found her funny. In fact, I have no idea what other people see in her, or how she even manages to make a living doing comedy. But most of all, what is up with Netflix, and how out of touch are they over there, to give Schumer a comedy special? She's as funny as a brick.
And now she's being called out for dumb repulsive gay jokes. It's pretty bad.
Schumer also makes a crack about straight men seeming gay if they act too sentimental or romantic, and then makes some stupid remark about how all male costume designers are gay.
You can read the rest here. They put up the tweets of people who responded to Schumer.
Someone in the comments mentions Joan Rivers. But there's a HUGE difference between Joan Rivers and Amy Schumer. Rivers was funny, and she was brilliant…smart and clever.
Gay Sex In Brunei Now Punishable with Death by Stoning If Witnessed by a Muslim
Here's more on the global front from Brunei…a vile, inhumane country with no respect.
Beginning next week, statutes in the Southeast Asian nation will go into effect that allow death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, the New York Times reports.
It gets much worse. Just so this is clear. This new law is for all citizens of all religions, however, a person can only be convicted if the gay sex is witnessed by Muslims.
And, though the law will apply to citizens of all religions, a person can only be convicted under this law if multiple Muslim people witness the queer sex or adultery.
Gay Fabulosity
On a much more positive note, and a much lighter note, here's a story where they talk about what triggers 'gay fabulosity.' It's all about songs that trigger excitement, not to mention a multitude of other emotions. And frankly, I think this applies to straight people, too. I think many people react to music this way, especially at weddings.
Here are those queer-friendly jams — starting with the two songs the original poster cited and continuing with the responses as ranked by their upvotes.
Here's the rest. It's a great list, and it's a huge part of gay culture, too.


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The Mk2 Kuga was released in 2013 as a replacement for the very successful Mk1 version and has been vastly improved both in size and build quality compared to its predecessor. The current Kuga has been designed primarily in Europe under the One Ford policy whereby Ford has one vehicle for each market sector globally. This is also carried through to the assembly process whereby engines are made in the UK and the interiors are made in Detroit for example.
The Mk2 Kuga has a sharper looking front end compared to the Mk1 version which has improved the aerodynamics of the Kuga whilst giving it a smarter appearance. The kuga also has good ride height which gives the Kuga great presence on the road and also off it. Like most vehicles in the SUV class the kuga is more of a softroader rather than an offroader but this won't affect most buyers who I suspect will be buying the Kuga as a family car and thus keeping the Kuga on the tarmac. On the other hand, I feel the most offroad action the Kuga will see is around the campsite where it should perform effortlessly.
There are five specification levels to choose from for the pre-facelifted Kuga which give buyers plenty of choice and means there should be a Kuga to fit all budgets. The specifications are:
Zetec is the entry level model but is far from basic and comes with 17" alloys, heated front windscreen, SYNC 1 DAB radio, cruise control, electric windows front and rear, manual air conditioning, leather trimmed steering wheel with reach and rake adjustment. The Zetec is available with a 1.5 eco boost petrol engine with either 120ps or 150ps in 2WD form or 182ps in all wheel drive. But also a 2.0 litre TDCI diesel engine with 150ps in either 2WD or all-wheel drive.
Titanium has all the features of the Zetec plus automatic headlights and wipers, duel zone climate control, SYNC 2 DAB in replacement of SYNC 1 on Zetec models, stainless steel scuff plates, centre armrest, leather gear knob and lumbar support for the front seats. Engines are the same as the Zetec excluding the 120ps petrol which is not offered and there is an uprated TDCI engine producing 182ps as well as the 150ps version.
Titanium Sport has the same features as the Zetec and Titanium but also benefits from a bodykit, boot spoiler, 18" alloys, parking sensors front and rear, part leather seats and active park assist. Engine options are the same as per the Titanium.
Titanium X has all the features and engine options as Titanium but gains 182 wheels, Xenon headlights, LED taillights, LED day time running lights, panoramic sunroof with built in sunblind, power folding mirrors and leather seats which are heated.
Titanium X Sport is the top spec model and is fitted with the features from both Titanium X and Titanium Sport but has additional 19" alloys, rear view camera, rear privacy glass and aluminium roof rails.
All models are offered with either a six speed manual gearbox or powershift automatic transmission.
Ford haven't skimped on safety either as all Kugas come with a 5* NCAP safety rating and are equipped with front, side, curtain and knee airbags as well as a collapsible steering column and pedal assembly.
Driving the Ford Kuga
The Kuga I have on test is a Titanium Sport model fitted with the 2.0TDCI 150ps engine and manual gearbox which is also fitted with the appearance pack which consists of aluminium roof rails and tinted windows as well as having power folding mirrors and sat Nav fitted.
Climbing into the Kuga I found the seats very supportive, as well as very good adjustment with the reach and rake steering wheel both of which made it easy for me to find the ideal seating position. Moving onto the rear of the cabin, passengers are treated to a generous amount of leg space as well as being able to adjust the back of the seat into a reclined position. Ford have also been generous with the storage space, as the Kuga comes with deep door pockets both front and rear as well as having a sunglasses holder and good armrest storage and a glovebox. Now don't think that with all the cabin space on offer that the boot has been compromised because this is far from the case and comes with 406 litres of boot space and the added benefit of a flat boot floor, meaning loading big items is a doddle.
Furthermore, the cabin is very well thought out with all switches in easy reach and the infotainment screen which is both clear and well positioned so as to not distract the driver. I found the Sat Nav easy to use and gave clear instructions in plenty of time before the change of direction but did have live traffic updates which could be hit and miss at times and would tell me of an issue whilst being stuck in it. The air conditioning system is also very good and there is an array of vents to distribute the air evenly about the cabin. The Bluetooth connectivity is another standard feature and again, is easy to operate for making phone calls and receiving texts messages which can be both read on the screen or played through the speakers.
Driving the Kuga is a pleasant affair and I found the diesel engine both smooth and quiet for general driving, but engine noise would become apparent if the Kuga was pushed hard and naturally a car like this is more comfortable being driven more sedately. This was also clear in the MPG figures as when the Kuga was pushed hard the MPG would tumble but when driven sensibly I was getting between 41.8-43.0mpg with a mixture of town, country and motorway driving. I must admit that despite the Kuga's size it handled very well and found the suspension setup very compliant and had good rebound but I would suspect the ride to be slightly firmer on the 19" wheels fitted on higher spec'd models. One drawback I found with the Kuga's driving characteristics was the level of tyre/road noise entering the cabin but this could be partly down to the Continental tyres fitted to this particular car. The steering too was very good, being light but with plenty of feel and made me feel like I was driving a family hatchback rather than an SUV. The only other drawback I found with the Kuga was the amount of wind noise experienced but again this is partly down to the Kuga's size and is a small price to pay for its many advantages.
The Motorists Guide View:
The second generation Ford Kuga had big shoes to fill when compared to the outgoing model but I feel it has lived up to its predecessor's reputation of being a practical and well-designed SUV, but more importantly a great family car. With the wide range of specifications and engine options on offer, there is sure to be a Kuga to accommodate all tastes. Also, I feel that good build quality combined with all-round versatility makes the Kuga a serious contender in the SUV market and one well worth considering when you are looking to change your current car.
Length: 4524mm
Width with mirrors: 2077mm
Height: 1689mm
Curb Weight: 1580Kg
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