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If your computer is totally free from such a malicious software, you might want to update your hardware drive. Otherwise, your computer isn't going to function accordingly and may lead to errors which are more critical. It's a fragile and complicated portion of your computer that isn't to be dealt without the usage of a suitable tool.
Should youn't have an integrated registry cleaner, why don't you search for it online. Windows registry is stored in many files, which are dependent on the edition of windows on your computer, so it isn't advisable to fiddle with this exact complicated location. It is stored in several files, based on what windows version you are running, so it is not a good idea to mess with these files by yourself. There are a lot of people explanations for why your Windows registry becomes corrupted. There are they.
The issue can be fixed by altering the taskbar settings. Fixing the Windows 8 problems will get easy by abiding by the actions outlined below. Occasionally there's an issue with activating Windows even an OEM license isn't the issue.
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Herbalife is Worth $24.50-$31, if bad things don't happen. Putting aside the probability of the government shutting it down, and the very real potential of deteriorating fundamentals, which makes this just an exercise for me, Herbalife is worth $24.50-$31 to an informed private buyer. I used as a proxy the purchase multiples of JH Whitney and Golden Gate Capital from August '02, when they bought Herbalife, and applied those same multiples to the June 30, 2014 Quarter (annualized) Revenue and Ebitda.
JH Whitney and Golden Gate paid 60% of Revenue and 4.5x Ebitda. The details can be pieced together from the 2004 IPO prospectus here. They paid $685M and Ebitda was running $150M when they closed. There were no regulatory clouds, no media spotlight, Top Recruiters were making huge profits running Web recruiting programs, selling Internet leads and motivational business building Tools with impunity, and Nutrition Clubs were a big growth engine.
Herbalife stumbled a bit in early '07 and JH Whitney, having already sold about $300 million of stock in the short 2 years it was public and still owning $700 million of stock, on an original $87.5 million investment, made an offer to buy Herbalife again (Golden Gate had sold and moved on). But that deal never happened and JH Whitney wound up selling all of their stock instead. It is important to note that JH Whitney, for instance, had their $87.5 million at risk for less than 2 year as a private company before they flipped it to the public, took almost all their original investment off the table, thereafter "playing with $1 Billion of house money."
Today, Herbalife is under intense regulatory scrutiny, the Internet leads and motivational tools have been shut down and the Nutrition Clubs have come under a cloud of suspicion. The best salesmen still need some tools to practice their craft, without which it will be increasingly difficult for Top Recruiters to replace the huge numbers of "Members" that quit each year. Not being able to sell stuff (in addition to shake mix) to new recruits has also put a big dent in their income. Top Recruiters derive more income from selling recruits "the business building tools" to help them sell Herbalife than they do actually selling Herbalife. If you sign up a new Supervisor you might make $1,500 from Herbalife product, but you can make $3-6,000 more selling him 50-100 Internet leads at $60 each! If just 100,000 Supervisors spend $4,500 each year on leads, you realize there's another $450 Million that went into someone's pocket. That was recently taken away from Top Recruiters and I'm sure they weren't happy. But Herbalife promised them Nutrition Clubs were the replacement! Now Clubs have quickly come under attack. Top Recruiters may perceive their income is under sustained attack and see clearer skies elsewhere. (more on this below.)
Herbalife also appears desperately in search of new "customers" pushing into the World Bank List of Poorest Countries. China is frequently touted as the growth market. But it is illegal to operate a Multi-Level Marketer (MLM) in China, so they will be threading a compliance needle for some time.
In 2003 Herbalife had the wind at its back and the forward 10 years operating and investment results reflect that. In 2014 Herbalife has the wind in its face.
Consequently, $24.50 – $31 is optimistic. Certainly, there needs to be a discount to this value until the outcome of the Federal investigations is known. And there also needs to be close scrutiny as to whether or not the same powerful pyramid economics, combined with financial leverage, are dangerously close to playing out in reverse. Pyramids compound up fast, but they can unravel even faster, particularly if they are financially leveraged, as Herbalife now is, courtesy of the massive stock buyback.
Think that's unlikely or too pessimistic? In January 2013, a President's Team member with a 16,000 distributor downline quit to join a competitor (see here). The Top Recruiter in Malaysia recently left and joined a competitor and it clipped the results for all of Asia. That's just one here and there, and it's showing up in the numbers. But what if discontent and uncertainty among Top Recruiters has been festering for 2 years and they begin to believe their financial future is brighter and more secure elsewhere? Herbalife is a company built upon people and relationships, "confidence" is the game. When Michael Johnson talks about maintaining distributor confidence, he's not referring to the whole 3.9 Million. He's referring to the Top 50-100 Recruiters, who in turn lead the next few thousand Recruiters below them. After that, we're down in the weeds. Without Mark Hughes, Herbalife was a rudderless ship. If Top Recruiters lose confidence in Michael Johnson (or they simply lose Michael Johnson) who is going to step up or jump in to ably lead them?
Club 100 and Universidad del Exito are not trademarks or brands owned by Herbalife. Why would a loyal, dedicated Top Recruiter personally trademark a name, logo and brand identity different and apart from Herbalife? Hypothetically, if instead of shutting them down, the FTC said Herbalife had to bring Nutrition Clubs "into compliance" (which would mean far less profit for their owners), would Club 100 and Universidad del Exito clubs (tens of thousands of clubs throughout Latin America, controlled by a small group of owners, more than 1/2 Herbalife's total) decide to stay with the good ship Herbalife or launch themselves into a lifeboat apart from the sinking ship?
The industry if full of examples. Amway and Herbalife were started that way. The owner of OmniLife, Jorge Vergara, was formerly the Top Recruiter for Herbalife in Mexico, recruited by Mark Hughes and John Peterson. In 1991 Herbalife was going through a difficult transition, was about to reinvent itself with the introduction of the "production bonus" (which led to 10 years of explosive growth). Jorge Vergara copied the Herbalife plan and formed his own company in Mexico. (I call that "Royalty over Loyalty.") He's a multi-billionaire now, owns three soccer clubs, and privately held OmniLife, nearly as large as Herbalife, has $4 Billion in Revenue with a heavy emphasis in Latin America. I don't know if they have any history that would preclude it, but if I were Team OmniLife I'd be making a run at Club 100 and Universidad del Exito while Herbalife is on the ropes. While Herbalife's Top Recruiters and Nutrition Club owners are contemplating their future with Herbalife, I'd be very cautious about projecting future Revenue and cash flow.
In any event, here's how I get to the per share value based upon JH Whitney and Golden Gate's purchase:
$960M (QtrlyEbitdaAnnualized) x4.5 averaged with 60% x $5B Revenue = $3.7B Enterprise Value less $1.45B net Debt = $2.25B Equity divide 92M s/o = $24.50
$960M (QtrlyEbitdaAnnualized) x4.5 = $4.3B Enterprise Value less $1.45B net Debt =$2.85B Equity divide 92M s/o = $31
Then apply a discount to reflect your view regarding whether the Feds shut it down, modify it or slap it on the wrist. And consider the potential risk and impact of Top Recruiters defecting.
If you think 4.5x Ebitda is too low a multiple, don't forget Herbalife needs to replace 85% of its Customers ("Members") every year and must empower Top Recruiters with the "Tools" necessary to not only replace them, but hopefully grow.
To get to the numbers being tossed around by the maret bulls, you really need to depart from all historical long term reference for Herbalife. Here's a rough table of stock price translated into Ebitda multiple:
- $36 = 5.0x Ebitda
- $53 = 6.7x Ebitda
- $75 = 8.8x Ebitda
- $100 = 11.2x Ebitda
- $200 = 20.8x Ebitda (throwing this in for John Hempton)
The market values Herbalife at $6.35 Billion Enterprise Value today. $53 per share times 92 millions shares, Equity Market Value $4.9B, plus $1.45B Net Debt. (Net debt includes $250M repatriation tax and $100M hit for Venezuela.)
The "E" in Ebitda is the real boogey man. As fast as "E" grows, it can evaporate in MLM. Herbalife has always traded a mid-low single digit multiple of Ebitda. In 2010 Herbalife traded at approximately 5x Ebitda. A low valuation has been a perennial issue for Herbalife. It is ludicrous to suggest it deserves a revaluation or anywhere close to a market multiple; with regulatory scrutiny and fundamental decay looming. Herbalife did only added fuel to the fire by leveraging its balance sheet in order to buy back stock in a frenzied and fear driven attempt to beat back the evil short seller. I wrote a bit about that here.
I'm going to come at this from another angle, as well, and use some analysis that Matt Stewart wrote in a recent Seeking Alpha article. I'll round the numbers a bit, and take the concept a step further.
From Herbalife's SEC filings we learn that Herbalife "Members" (non Sales Leaders) quit in less than 1 year. What is the value to the company of 3.3 million Members/Non Sales Leaders who quit in less than 1 year? Let's figure they are each worth $180 lifetime value to Herbalife ($30 per month x 6 months). So, the Non-Sales Leaders that make up about 85% of the customer base, who are recruited to join and quit in less than a year, these Non-Sales Leaders are worth about $600 Million. Interestingly, that's 100% of Herbalife's free cash flow (in round numbers).
The point isn't that the Non-Sales Leaders are worth $600 Million and when they quit the value will be lost. The point is that the Non-Sales Leaders are the whole point of being in business. The business is not selling shakes. The business is: recruiting these people, shaking them down, churning them in a blender. And the profit from the shakedown is split between Herbalife and the Top Recruiters.
If we value the Non-Sales Leaders at $600 Million, then the 600,000-odd Sales Leaders (Recruiters) are worth something like $5.4 Billion (all Intangible) or $8,333 per Sales Leader. But we know that most Sales Leaders quit within two years or less. (The vast majority of Sales Leaders stick around longer, striving in desperate hope of one day making it to the elite, yet always elusive upper ranks.)
So, we conclude that the $5.4 Billion Value is heavily concentrated at the very top of the Recruiting Pyramid. The market has placed a HUGE VALUE on the very small group of Founder's, Chairman's and President's Team Recruiters. An educated guess: somewhere between 50-100% of Herbalife's value is ascribed to the Top 50-100 Recruiters. That's $25 – $100 million each.
Take a look at this list of Top Recruiters. The thing that jumps out at me is the dates they joined:
- Founder's – exclusively 1980's. Forget about getting in that group.
- Chairman's – 1980's to early 1990's. Forget about getting in that group.
- President's Team – 1990's. Pretty much forget about that group, too.
If you didn't join Herbalife 15, 20, 30 years ago – you will be stuck at the bottom, either a Sales Leader striving to break the elusive "breakage barrier" and quitting in less than 2 years when you realize it is futile, or a Non-Sales Leader ("Member") quitting in under 1 year when you realize their is no retail market. But Herbalife will dress up the occasional Black Swan that makes it through the breakage barrier and parade them around on stage for million of hopefuls to see and hear.
The Top People are Mega-Recruiters. They are not "Independent Distributors" who signed up for the same program that everyone signed up for. That is a ridiculous claim. They are functional and practical employees of Herbalife. They work in a close partnership with management to accomplish a very focused goal – to recruit new members – which is distinctly different than the goal that 99.9% signed up for.
Herbalife used to be owned by Mark Hughes, Founder #1 in the Pyramid (cannot get any higher than that.) In the MLM Mafia that is referred to as the "Capo di Tutti Capi" or the Boss of All Bosses. The Founder's, Chairman's and President's Team are the Underbosses and Capos. They are the "Made Guys". The Boss has to share the spoils and allow the Made Guys to "earn" or they will not remain loyal to the Family. It is a delicate balance. In the 6 months ended June 30, 2014 Herbalife had Ebitda of $370 Million and paid Royalty Overrides of $772 Million. It would be interesting to know exactly how much went to the Top 50 or 100 "Made Guys." In addition, the Made Guys used to make huge money on the side businesses. (Keep in mind, Herbalife is now a public company, but it used to be owned 100% by the Boss, Mark Hughes. So think about the $370 Million as going to "The Boss" and $772 Million + $450 Million "earning on the side" going to the 50 or 100 "Made Guys in the Crew". The Top Recruiters constantly want more, but the more they fleece from the marks the potential "heat" they bring on the Boss. It's a delicate balance. (Herbalife paid $6 million settlement for Top Recruiters in one case. When Shawn Dahl got busted twice for an Internet lead scam, Herbalife finally threw him under the bus.)
The rest of the 600,000 Sales Leaders are the Soldiers, who do the grunt work for the Family, never make any money, show off like they do, really look up to the Bosses and Capos but never get the call to be "Made into the Family" so they eventually quit. If you think I go too far with the Mafia analogy, read this by Professor G. Robert Blakey, who helped draft the RICO, federal anti-racketeering, Act 1970 or this from Boies, Schiller Federal RICO Case against Amway.
Herbalife is vulnerable – both from inside and outside. From outside: Regulators are diligently doing their thing. I'm of the opinion any serious Federal & State enforcement action will result in Herbalife at $0. Competitor MLMs should sense weakness and be approaching Top Recruiters. From inside: Top Recruiters and Nutrition Club owners (who own the trademark and branding for Club 100 and Universidad del Exito) may be considering their future. The value of Herbalife is heavily concentrated among a small group of Top Recruiters. If more than a few quit, it will have a significant downward pyramid and leveraged impact.
Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Bill Ackman has put the faces, names and details of the Top Recruiters (particularly those subject to U.S. jurisdiction?) on the Internet for the world to see. At last count, 44,000 people viewed his Nutrition Club webcast. People who walk the edge of the law (or on the wrong side of it, but don't make a habit of advertizing it) don't like media attention.
Among the most important things to remember in a distributor business are: (1) don't overpay, (2) don't get in bed with greedy, bad actors/distributors because they will choose "royalties over loyalties" every time, and (3) if you get a fire in the kitchen, it spreads fast and leverage is gasoline.
I believe Herbalife violates all three: (1) is overvalued in relation to the fundamental business risk, (2) top recruiting distributors are "bad actors", have had their primary source of income (side businesses) significantly cut, and many will eventually take their downline to another MLM or start their own (in the case of Clubs), and (3) the leveraged buyback will prove to accelerate the downward spiral.
Bill Stiritz may love buybacks, and may be the last shareholder "sucking on that all day sucker" (his words, not mine) by himself. But seriously, to say Herbalife is an American Icon is either ignorant or immoral. You be the judge. Either way, it's overvalued.

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Dolores Marie "Dolly" (Mihalic) Gondos, 81, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born June 13, 1936 in Donora and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary A. (Kosko) Mihalic. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. Dolly was a retired Library Aide for the Elizabeth Forward School District and had previously worked for US Steel and Columbia Gas in Donora. She enjoyed her ladies card club, working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and NCIS, and trying to figure out the clues to where the Daily News Easter Egg was hidden. She was an avid Steelers and Notre Dame fan. She loved holiday get-togethers with family, beach vacations in Outer Banks, NC, and the annual Gondos family reunion. In her younger days, she enjoyed canning tomatoes and making the best pizza sauce around – her recipe was even published in the local newspaper!
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert Gondos, daughter, Lisa (Gregg) Vay of Elizabeth Township, son, John Gondos of Bartlett, IL, her grandchildren Alex and Lauren Vay, who were her pride and joy; sisters, Arline Sobek of Fairlawn, OH, Mary Ellen (Glenn) Berggren of North Huntingdon, and Patricia Karki of Wexford, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, John F. Mihalic and Michael J. Mihalic Sr. and his wife Denise; sister, Marian Manecci and her husband John; brother-in-law, Andrew A. Sobek; nephew, Raymond A. Manecci, and niece, Teresa Mihalic. She will be dearly missed by all. Friends are welcome Tuesday, February 6 from 6-8pm and Wednesday, February 7 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, February 8 at 10am in St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township with The Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. The family expresses their gratitude to Manor Care of Peters Township and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate care given to Dolly. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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While her formal education was completed at Webster University in St. Louis, she had the pleasure to learn from and work with Amanda Sudimack and the entire Artisan Events team for over a decade.
When not shooting, Tina enjoys interior design, cooking, and traveling with her husband. Natural light, film, mid-century modern design, vintage chairs, and blue skies are just a few of her favorite things.
Tina has been an integral part of our team for over 13 years. Currently she is our Lead Album Designer staff member and one of our most coveted Master Associates for good reason. Working with Tina is always a joy—she is professional beyond measure, kind and warm, and knows how to bring out the best in everyone. And her work proves it.
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DALLAS - Seeing dead people is usually bad news, but it was a saintly Tuesday for a crowd of North Texans at St. Monica Catholic Church. That's where the veneration of St. Maria Goretti's relics took place.
St. Maria Goretti is the youngest canonized saint in the Catholic Church; she died as a martyr at the age of 11. This is only the second time her relics have left Italy and the first time they've been on display in the United States, which was the reason for the large crowd.
The Director of the Pilgrimage of Mercy tour, Father Carlos Martins, said the experience goes beyond religious denominations. "Behind me is an outpouring of faith of local Catholics, local Christians, and even people of all faiths are here today to be part of this."
And believe it or not, touching is permitted. "We highly encourage the touching because in scripture every time relics are mentioned two things occur; there is always a healing, always, and touch is the vehicle by which that healing manifests itself," Father Martin said.
The tour covers 54 cities in 55 days, but once the tour is completed in 2016 it could be quite a while before the relics are brought stateside again. So if you`re looking to get a peek, you have until 11pm because as Father Martins says, "After that, God only knows."


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Keyboard Shortcuts
We've just deployed an update that will boost your efficiency in Unfuddle so you can get more work done faster. Introducing Unfuddle keyboard shortcuts!
Throughout Unfuddle it is now possible to create new items, navigate to different projects or tabs within a project, modify a ticket, comment on tickets and messages and more, all without touching your mouse. You can quickly see what is possible by tapping "?" on your keyboard. This will popup the window, shown below.
Want to create a ticket? No problem! Simply type "nt" and go. Or do you want to accept the ticket you are currently viewing? Just type ".a". It's that simple.
Here is the full list of available shortcuts. What do you think? Are there any shortcuts you feel are missing? Let us know!
May 9, 2013
Oh snap! About time to disable vimium up in here!
May 9, 2013
Would be great to have j/k navigate the current objects (e.g. tickets) - these are awesome but I'm comparing to Gmails shortcuts that make it way faster to interact with the list, select them, then apply bulk actions to them with just the keyboard.
May 9, 2013
Problem: the new feature now interferes with "Find as you type" feature in my Seamonkey :-(.
Now I can't just type "import" on a page with opened ticket to find that word... since after typing the "p" I'm brought to search-project-name box.
Moreover, repeating the attempt to type "import" e.g. 3 times results in the search-project-name box with "ortortort" text in it because the previously typed text is retained in the box.
May 9, 2013
Joshua Stewardson
These are sweet! Still hopping for a comment submit shortcut so I don't have to tab past the add files prompt first.
Nice work guys!
May 9, 2013
David Croswell
@Joshua - we can look into possibly changing the order. I suspect it is much more common for a user to simply submit a comment than to attach a file or files. If that is true, we will certainly consider updating the tab order.
We are always looking to improve these and make it even easier to get your work done in Unfuddle. Keep letting us know if you have other suggestions or comments!
May 16, 2013
Yes I agree with Joshua, and previously the tab order was different - the Submit button being before the File button.
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Is there a shortcut to save changes on a ticket when creating/updating? Thanks


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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) The Silver Mountain prescribed burn helped restore 208 acres of National Forest land to it's natural state before under nature's fire pattern.
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To: Halifax Herald
Cc: Dauphinee, Bev
Subject: Whose right to exist?
P.O.Box, 1085
The Editor,
Dear Editor:
editorial {" No closer to peace" Feb. 20} and your columnist, Paul Schneidereit: {"It's a matter of having the right to
exist" Feb. 20}, display an extraordinary indulgence for
The lack of
peace in this tortured land is blamed on Hamas. Yet, Hamas came to authority only one year ago. The truth
is that there is no peace there because of the illegal oppressive Israeli
occupation that has been allowed to stand for 40 years, in defiance of
international law and repeated Security Council resolutions. Why is there
no clear demand of
Mr. Schneidereit describes the call, by critics, for
Finally, it
must be emphasised that peace and security for
Israelis and Palestinians must be attained, in this tortured land. This will be
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The Peacock symbolizes Regeneration
Peacocks are said to have the ability of eating poisonous plants without being affected by them.
Because of that, they are synonymous with the great bodhisattvas.
A bodhisattva is able to take delusions as the path
toward liberation and transform the poisonous mind
of ignorance, desire and hatred [moha, raga, dvesa]
into the thought of enlightenment or bodhicitta,
which opens colorfully like the peacocks' tail.
The Wheel Of Sharp Weapons
Quote from "The wheel of Sharp Weapons", written by Dharmaraksita, who passed it to his main disciple Dipankara Sri Jnana [Atisa, 982-1054].
"In jungles of poisonous plants strut the peacocks,
Through medicine gardens of beauty lie near.
The masses of peacocks do not find gardens pleasant,
But thrive on the essence of poisonous plants,
In similar fashion the brave bodhisattvas
Remain in the jungle of worlds concern.
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October 1942. "War production drive. Anthracite rallies. Servicemen working together! Soldiers, sailors and marines went into Pennsylvania mines during the anthracite rallies, September 30th through October 1st, and saw how hard coal is extracted from beneath the earth's surface." 4x5 nitrate negative by William Perlitch for the Office of War Information. View full size.
The miner's belt was used to hold the battery for the miner's cap lamp, and sometimes as a safety harness to prevent falls. Today it is also used to carry a gas detector, a portable respirator (self-rescuer), and possibly a tool pouch—but no longer serves as a stand-alone safety harness as most jurisdictions require a full body harness for that purpose. Available with or without suspenders or lumbar support, both the web and the leather styles are still used. The Amish make one of the most popular leather belts.
Rounding out the rest of the modern safety equipment are steel toed boots, ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, and of course the hard hat with cap lamp. The clothes are made of heavy cotton worn under flame-resistant overalls that have reflective strips on them.
Thanks for the uniform info, Tobacconist. I was also confused about the Marines' belts.
Are the "miner's pit belts" associated the electric head lamps on the hardhats? I notice that the two guys at right have both lights and pit belts, while our Marine at left is wearing his leather belt and a hardhat -- but no lamp.
Trivia, I know. But fascinating to us history-types.
According to the regulations of that period, the Marine on the left who is sporting the Expert Rifleman badge (both Marines have a Marksmanship Badge on the left with an unreadable qualification bar above it), is wearing the Winter Service, A uniform with the correct shell cordovan [shoe leather] dress belt, having placed the "buckle at the center of the waist in front, plate or buckle covering bottom button of coat." The cloth belt replaced it in 1943. However, he falls down on Special Regulation 62.e. which states "Socks should conform as nearly as possible to the color of the shoes with which worn."
The Marine on the right with the rifle Sharpshooter badge is wearing a fabric miner's pit belt (which bears a strong resemblance to a military M1917 Garrison Belt), while the sailor wears a leather pit belt.
As a former Marine, I can't help but notice the contrasting belts on the two Marines and wonder what they signify. They are both in service A uniforms, but lack the green cloth belts around the waist that I remember. These days the black leather belt is worn only by senior drill instructors in recruit training. The white belt is a mystery, perhaps some sort of cartridge belt that canteens etc. might have been clipped on. Green versions of such belts were worn by duty officers/nco's. Hopefully some historian of military regalia can clear this up.
Regarding the hosiery, you will never see drooping socks on a Marine these days. They wear elastic suspenders connecting socks to shirt which are known as shirt stays and serve the twofold purpose of keeping socks up and shirt taut. Uniform regulations were slack back then, and hair was much longer.
Something we take for granted: male hosiery that stays in place around the ankle. Back in the day, not so true from the evidence of this pic.
I wonder what kind of fill flash Bill was using. It was a powerful one, based on the second set of shadows that rival those of the sun. BTW, kinda looks like Cagney in the center of the poster.
This must be before they went into the mine.


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PhD, University of Pennsylvania; MA, University of Pennsylvania; BA, University of California, San Diego
Professor of Education and Sociology; Board of Overseers Chair of Education, University of Pennsylvania
Author of: Who Controls Teachers' Work? Power and Accountability in America's Schools (2006); Teacher Professionalism and Teacher Commitment: A Multilevel Analysis (1997); Out-of-Field Teaching and Educational Equality (1996)
Dr. Richard Ingersoll has spent much of his career in higher education addressing the significant problem of teacher turnover. Now Professor of Education and Sociology in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, his research focuses on the character of elementary and secondary schools as workplaces, teachers as employees, and teaching as a job. Dr. Ingersoll's research on teacher recruitment and training initiatives has influenced education policies, including the No Child Left Behind Act, and has been featured in numerous major education reports.
Ingersoll taught high school social studies and algebra for nearly six years before leaving the profession and earning a doctorate in Sociology. He is widely published and has given hundreds of keynote addresses on topics such as the management and organization of schools; accountability and control in schools; teacher supply, demand, shortages, and turnover; induction and mentoring for beginning teachers; teacher preparation and teacher quality; the problem of underqualified teachers; the status of teaching as a profession; and changes in the demographic character of the teaching force.
In 2009, Ingersoll was elected as a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Also, he was selected as Outstanding Researcher in 2012 by the Association of Teacher Educators, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 from the AERA Organizational Theory Special Interest Group, and was selected as the recipient of the Teacher-Powered Schools Initiative Advancements in Research Award in 2015 by Education Evolving. From 2005 to 2007, Ingersoll served on a National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Committee evaluating National Board teacher certification.
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This week it's all about going back to the basics! Sure, they're tons of ways to design your kitchen, but we loving taking it back to simplicity. Neutrals, a few pops of color here and there? You really cant't go wrong! From cabinets to backsplash, we share all our easy tips to create your dream kitchen! Don't forget to check out the links below to shop!
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Rey Sanchez blames himself.
The well-groomed veteran infielder, who returned to Shea Stadium yesterday but was not activated from the disabled list because of a roster issue involving the pitching staff, believes good health could have prevented the loss of his starting shortstop job to phenom Jose Reyes.
Reyes will remain with the Mets for the foreseeable future and was batting eighth in last night's series opener with the Expos. Most people felt Sanchez's metamorphosis into the Puerto Rican Wally Pipp was inevitable. Not Sanchez, who was disappointed but on board with his new marching orders.
He will come off the bench and play a variety of infield positions as long as he's with the organization.
"I wasn't expecting it," said Sanchez, who went on the DL with a sprained left thumb. "I'm the one to blame. I got hurt.
"If I wouldn't have gotten hurt, maybe [Reyes] wouldn't have been here. We don't know that."
The Mets didn't activate the 35-year-old Sanchez yesterday as they originally expected, because John Franco's knee made him unavailable at least for one night. Franco tweaked the knee covering first on Sunday night. Interim GM Jim Duquette expects to make a roster move as early as today.
"[Team physician Andrew] Rokito didn't think it was anything serious, but it was sore today," Duquette said.
Sanchez was hitting .225 with no homers, three doubles, one triple and 10 RBIs in 38 games before he went on the shelf with a sprained left thumb. Reyes is hitting .200 with one homer, three doubles, one triple and 15 RBIs in 19 games.
Art Howe clearly wanted Reyes to remain with the Mets, and he will regardless of Sanchez's imminent activation. Duquette indicated a pitcher, likely Jaime Cerda, would be lopped off the roster instead.
"The upside is he's going to be on the major-league team with the major-league staff and is going to get some valuable experience," Howe said. "The only downside is if he does so poorly he can't react to it all. But he's got a great makeup, and we don't see it happening at this time."
There was a sense of intrigue around the club in the late afternoon as Duquette called Sanchez out of the batting cage to speak with him. Cerda didn't stretch with the rest of the pitchers, but later got into uniform for batting practice.
Sanchez, who had just returned from a three-game rehab assignment for Double-A Binghamton, took grounders at short around 4:15 p.m. before moving over to second and then third.
"Art and I spoke to him [late last week]," Duquette said. "He clearly wants to play every day.
"He was terrific in the way he handled it. He said, 'I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed, but I'll do anything the organization wants.'"
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With her breakthrough runner-up finish in the CIF Southern Section Division II Swimming and Diving Championships in May, Flintridge Prep freshman diver Madi Witt certainly made waves around the area.
The ripple effect of Witt's rousing debut, it turns out, traveled quite a bit farther, as she was named one of 100 female All-Americans for 1-Meter Diving by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Assn., which released its list Monday.
"I was really surprised at first and then after it kind of settled in I was really proud of myself and my performance," said Witt, one of only 11 freshmen to make the list. "Since I was only a freshman, I didn't really know how good my chances were, but once I found out I was one of 11 ninth-graders that received All-American, it felt really good. It gave me a lot more confidence."
Witt submitted a DVD of one of her top CIF performances from the season to gain consideration, her mother Lisa Witt said. Each dive must meet a minimum 13.00 degree of difficulty and the diver must score a minimum of 375 points with all 11 dives. The NISCA High School All-American Selection Committee scores that competition and then ranks each one of the divers.


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While taking a lunch break yesterday I noticed a crowd gathered at a junction on the Waseda University campus and discovered a karate club and its sensei demonstraing the art of board kicking. The sensei was about to give a master demo of how to do it. One student was hoisted aloft by his buddies, and held a solid wooden board at an angle to the sensei. But the sensei wasn't satisfied with the angle, and kept adjusting it. It looked a bit foolish, with him stopping and starting, and, as the video shows, the rest is history.
After the library closed, my friend Zvika and I left to meet another friend, John Gillespie, at a restaurant near the Omotesando section of Tokyo. We had time to kill before we met John so we wandered around the area, which is famous for its high-end boutiques and restaurants. It's very near the young, hip neighborhood called Harajuku, now a famous brand name in the U.S. The street we walked down led to a structure whose gleaming spire could be seen from a considerable distance. To get to it we walked down a ritzy side street whose brightly lit shops and hair salons are captured in this video. At one point, you can hear a truck blaring one of Tokyo's most familiar street sounds from the old days, the musical voice of a truck vendor crying "yaki imo" (baked potatoes). Our destination proved to be St. Grace Cathedral, a church built only four years ago (two years subsequent to my last visit to Japan), and designed not as a place for religious worship but as a catering establishment for Christian-style weddings (you don't have to be Christian to enjoy St. Grace's facilities), big parties, and so on. You can hear Zvika and me asking the attendants about when the place was built.
As the video shows, directly across the street is the fabulous St, Grace outdoor mall, which we walked through before navigating our way to the restaurant.
Here are some shots taken around Omotesando. First is the distinguished-looking Zvika. Then comes a brilliantly lit truck with a commerical on its side. Then follow a fancy shoe store and a piano store with a couple of unusual pianos (they've been in the window for years). After these come a couple of hair salons.
The restaurant was Pueblo Aoyama, which serves Spanish-style food and has a crowded, funky atmosphere. We ate with John, a business consultant raised in Japan but long resident in New York, who is an expert in modern Japanese theatre, his nephew, Jason, and Jason's Japanese friend, Kaya, a linguist. The food, wine, and company were wonderful, and by the time I got home, I was practically dead to the world.


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West Nile Virus Season is Ending, But Many Americans Are Concerned
A new study completed as the West Nile Virus (WNV) season is beginning to wind down has found that more than half of Americans are concerned about the disease. That concern has prompted some to increase safety measures to protect themselves.
This year has been the most severe WNV season on record since the virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. According to Dr. Jorge Parada, infectious disease specialist and NPMA's medical spokesperson, "This year's West Nile Virus season is one for the record books and it has put a lot of people on alert to heed the warnings about adequate mosquito prevention in the future."
Over 54 percent of survey respondents said they were concerned about the virus, and 22 percent said they took more steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes this year than in years past.
Missy Henriksen, NPMA's Vice President of Public Affairs added,, "Although it's much too early to make predictions about next year's mosquito season, it's important to remember that mosquitoes have several overwintering strategies to ensure the survival of future generations. Adult mosquito populations will decline in coming weeks, but their offspring will surely come for us next spring."
The Centers for Disease Control says on their website, "The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites." Their recommendations include:
- Use insect repellent containing an DEET, Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535.
- Wear long sleeves and pants , particularly when mosquitos are most active at dusk and dawn.
- Maintain window screens to keep mosquitos out of your home.
- Eliminate mosquito breeding sites where standing water exists, including flower pots, buckets, barrels. Change the water weekly in pet dishes and bird baths. Drill holes in tire swings to allow the water to drain out. Empty children's wading pools and store them upright.
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The Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism at Hofstra University is a 36 semester hour professional program that prepares students to become ethical, skilled providers of news. After completing a core of journalism ethics, reporting, writing and multimedia skills courses, students may pursue study in the specialized fields of business, science, health and or sports reporting, or current public relations practices.
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Greetings Sliders, As one would reasonably assume the 7 to 9 inch teaser snow we received got beat down pretty good on the heavy traffic trails and held up fairly good on the lesser traveled segments. We have two Sliders in that rode to Lewiston and back today and reported good rides. The warm up… Read More >
Trail Conditions December 2018
The trails are open, but grooming hasn't started yet. We are just waiting for enough snow to groom. My wife and I have been riding a little around Lovells, but only to get our sleds tuned up and ready for the real snow. FYI Caid's grocery in Lovells does not have gas at this time…. Read More >
Trails closed for the season 2/18
Greetings Outdoor Enthusiasts, Well it was cold. That's about all one can say about the months of January and February 2018. They were just an extended cold snap. It's time to wrap this up for another season and as I type this I've come to understand that downstate is supposed to get yet another round… Read More >
Trail Conditions 2/16/18
Greetings, Not my typical intro I'll admit, but there's not much sledding going on in this area right now, or from what the forecast is showing, in the immediate future either. According to said forecast in the next 10 days 3 are supposed to be just marginally below freezing, 2 are looking like rain and… Read More >
Trail Conditions 2/13
Greetings Sledders, Very quickly, those that were in and we had a chance to talk to said they had better than expected rides. We obviously like to hear pleasantly surprised as opposed to bitterly disappointed. Ice seems to be the general consistent topic and it will continue to be an issue until we get real… Read More >
Trail Conditions 2/7
Greetings Sledders, Trail conditions are about what I thought they might be with the limited snow and light recent traffic. I checked basically all of the crossings this morning and all are snow covered albeit thin. Had we gone out and panned the snow that we did get the trails would be even thinner and… Read More >
Trail Conditions 2/6
Greetings Sledders, We've seen some improvement in conditions and as near as I can tell from the crossings I'd say we are at a solid fair South and I have to think maybe a tad better North. We didn't get enough snow to fire up the groomers yet. There are times when it's better to let… Read More >
Trail Conditions 2/2/18
Greetings Sledders, Hang with me while I see if I can remember how to post a report, it's been awhile. We are finally getting some snow. Not enough at this point to fire up the groomers to start anew on the trail building process although if the weather forecast plays out in our favor we… Read More >
Trail Report 2/12/2016
Trails are being groomed daily. Trails are reported to be in good condition. Watch for ice on some corners. TV 9 & 10 weather: * A Winter Weather Advisory is posted for Otsego and Crawford Counties from 7am this morning to 4pm Today. 1-3″ can be expected by this evening. * A Winter Weather Advisory… Read More >
Fay's Motel Trail Report Final 03/03/15
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Back in August 2015, Ian James (our Managing Director) took a call from an old colleague he had worked with at Action Aid and the BBC. Andrew had recently moved to Geneva for a new role with the United Nations at the Palais des Nations and need to produce an exhibition space for the 70th Anniversary Open Day at the United Nations.
The space needed to explain how the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) would help to preserve the building while creating a safer, more modern location, accessible to people with disabilities.
Andrew asked if he would be interested in pitching for the design work and to consult on the project. It didn't take long to for him to say yes and after a rigorous process, he won the pitch.
A few weeks later he flew out to Geneva to take the brief and get first-hand knowledge of the SHP's proposal, the objectives they had to achieve and what the plan meant to the staff, delegates and the visitors to the Palais.


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Fresh Plaza, 16 September 2015. Market impact key for Australia's exporters.
An edited extract of the original article is reproduced below.
Market impact is "key" for Australia's success at exporting fresh produce, and making the most of the recent Free Trade Agreements signed with China, Korea and Japan, and re-entry to the Vietnamese market, according to Cherry Growers Australia, CEO Simon Boughey…
Counterfeit labeling and boxes , where fruit is passed off as Australian remains a problem in Asia and the Middle East, Mr Boughey, says. "Most of our growers have direct relationships with importers, but it's an issue we need to be aware of."
The main way growers can protect their brands is to educate importers and consumers, and create awareness of when to expect seasonal fruit from Australia, he adds…
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Victorian police will soon be told to register any 'inappropriate relationships' they have with criminals, a move designed to stop them from being targeted or seduced by organised crime syndicates. Needless to say, the police's union is unimpressed:
[T]he Police Association says it fears the register will be an intelligence-gathering tool for the Ethical Standards Department. The union has written to Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walshe to protest, saying that the move would probably be shunned by police. "Among the concerns was the probable lack of member acceptance on what will be a major intrusion," the letter said. It hinted at possible legal action, saying the association believed the policy violated Victoria's human rights laws.
Human rights laws? Good to see that the human rights culture has taken grip where it's most needed.
So, what human rights are at issue? Having to register your personal relationship infringes your privacy, of course, but as the police must know, the Charter only protects Victorians from 'arbitrary' or 'unlawful' interferences with privacy. So, the police's best bet is Charter s. 16(2):
Every person has the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and join trade unions.
The police's argument faces at least two hurdles. First, does a law that merely requires them to register their relationship with others infringe their freedom to associate? Second, is there a law that makes it reasonable for the senior police to impose this particular constraint on police. One contender for such a law is the provision allowing the Chief Commissioner to issue 'instructions for the effective and efficient conduct of the force's operations'.
But here's a better one in the Summary Offences Act 1966:
49F. Consorting
(1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, habitually consort with a person who has been found guilty of, or who is reasonably suspected of having committed, an organised crime offence. Penalty: 2 years imprisonment.
(2) The defendant bears the burden of proving reasonable excuse for habitual consorting to which a charge of an offence against sub-section (1) relates.
(3) In this section- "organised crime offence" means an indictable offence against the law of Victoria, irrespective of when the offence was or is suspected to have been committed, that is punishable by level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum) or more and that- (a) involves 2 or more offenders; and (b) involves substantial planning and organisation; and (c) forms part of systemic and continuing criminal activity; and (d) has a purpose of obtaining profit, gain, power or influence.
Surely it's reasonable for the Chief Commissioner to keep track of whether or not Victorian police are breaking the law or not?
The crime of consorting is one of Australia's own contributions to the criminal law, a product of our convict past. In the 1970s, the Victorian predecessor to s49F was used against a man who was consorting with 'reputed thieves', who happened to be friends and relatives living in his suburb (Fitzroy.) The High Court upheld the conviction and the twelve month sentence that was imposed on him, despite a furious dissent by Murphy who, like the Police Association, cited human rights. Indeed, the Police Association says its is especially concerned that police officers may now find it difficult to hang out with their less salubrious relatives. The Victorian law was re-enacted, albeit in a narrow form, in 2005 as s49F.
Perhaps the Police Association should seek a declaration of inconsistent interpretation in relation to s49F as a breach of freedom of association and the right to a family? Or is the Association's argument going to rest on the privilege against self-incrimination?


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Ralph's Reviews: The Annual Summertime Lull/
It is the time of year when things quiet down, and very little happens. There is a lack of good shows, a lack of sporting events and no major award shows. Typically mid June through mid August are brutal months in regard to quality entertainment, which includes sporting events. Just there is not a whole lot that goes on.
In the spring and fall is when networks roll out their best quality programming. That is done through strategy, knowing when their audiences will be at their peak.
I find summer to be a good time of year. It is often a time where you get more opportunities to take a step back and get some relaxation time. For others not so much. I have felt like the dog days of summer often refers to weather forecasts, that could also be said for entertainment purposes too. There is a lot more channel surfing during the summer months due to the lack of activity.
Some would make the argument that major league baseball is in the middle of its season and that baseball is the sport that fills the gap with enough activity to go around. That may be so for some, but for me Baseball only matters twice a year. Opening day and the world series. Not saying baseball is not popular in anyway, just that baseball is not enough for two months when there is not much going on. In my opinion major league baseball has far too many games. They need to shorten the season and maybe they would get their target audience back on board.
All is not lost though. There are actually some benefits to a slow time during the summer. The lack of activities gives us the opportunities to vacation, spend time with family and likely become even more productive at our jobs.
Bottom-line is … rather you think there is a lull during summer or not is a matter of perception. So, you get to determine how you spend these months.


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According to the New York Times, CNN is now in last place among the cable news networks. Fox is number one. "Individually, the CNN shows were beaten resoundingly by all the Fox News programs."
"CNN executives acknowledge, viewers seem to be looking for partisan views more than objective coverage."
Some might argue that CNN executives are so absorbed in their own far left views they they honestly don't know how biased they really are.
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According to the American Cancer Society, Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer-related cause of death n the U.S.
Where is it? The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system. Colorectal cancer begins when cells that are not normal grow inside the colon or rectum. The cancer often begins as a small growth called a polyp. Polyps are not cancer, but they can turn into cancer over time.
Who is affected? Risk increases with age, people over age 50 have the highest risk of Colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk if you are African American, smoke, or have a family history of colorectal cancer.
What are the symptoms? There are usually no early signs or symptoms until the disease becomes more advanced and can display as blood in the stool, change in bowel routines, cramps, weight loss, fatigue, and nausea.
Why is it important? Screening saves lives. Colorectal cancer screening is important because there usually are no symptoms at first. A screening can find cancer early, when it is easiest to treat.
What is the screening? There are several tests that check for signs of colon cancer. Most are familiar with a colonoscopy where the doctor inserts a thin lighted tube into the rectum and colon to check for polyps or cancer while the patient is under anesthesia. However there is a new, less invasive way to do annual screenings called FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test). FIT is a convenient, easy to use at home screening option that allows patients to procure samples without traveling to the doctor's office. FIT is a great way to overcome common barriers to health screenings like time constraints, lack of insurance, and transportation.
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This information adapted from the Kentucky Cancer Program with information from the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and the CDC.


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There's not really much for us to comment on in today's lesson. It's a keyboard lesson. It's a workout that can be played on each hand. It's for intermediate to advanced players. See if you can play this smoothly at 120 BPM.
This exercise is based on two simple chords or C Major and F Major.
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In Their Own Words
January 25, 1741
Oglethorpe Letter to Egmont Covering Variety of Matters
From St. Simons Island, James Oglethorpe wrote the Earl of Egmont a long letter about a variety of matters, including his lengthy illness, conditions at Frederica, the military state of Georgia, and the failed St. Augustine expedition (including the defeat of his forces at Fort Mose). In his letter, Oglethorpe also revealed that he had been using his personal money to fortify Frederica as well as some of the coastal islands:
"… I cannot but say that other people's not acting with the same vigour as I expected for the public service might contribute much to my sickness, but my illness never hindered me from being present at every place necessary either by land or by water. If the enemy had been as well hindered from receiving succours by sea, as they were by land by a very handful of men, Augustine had certainly surrendered. I cannot but say that the behaviour of the regiment was so good that I believe there's hardly an instance of any man going through more fatigue with cheerfulness. They showed the greatest courage upon every occasion. The Indians, particularly the Creeks, showed the utmost intrepidity and were the greatest service, and parties of them relieving one another do this hour block up the Spaniards by land. The Georgia Rangers, the Highlanders and some of the Creek Indians had but too fatal an occasion of giving proofs of their resolution at [Fort] Moosa, where most of those who died fought with an obstinacy worthy of the Greeks or Romans. Griffin, a half-Indian brother to Musgrove the interpreter's wife, after his legs were shot through, kneeling and supported by a bank, refused quarter and still fought on, loading and firing several shot. Captain Thomas Jones, the son of an Englishman by a Creek Indian woman, killed the Spanish officer who led on the party that entered the gate and, after the fort was taken, fought his way through the Spaniards and came down to the river. I have sent him up to the Indian Nation, from whence he is with a party of Creeks to fall upon the Spaniards at Augustine.
"We are extremely exposed here and unless the government allows us armed boats and sloops sufficient to oppose the half-galleys, Rangers sufficient to scour the continent and presents to support the Indians in the war, we certainly shall be here but in a very bad situation.
"I am persuaded everybody will do their duty, but in war, if one has not what is necessary one can do no more but die… .
"With respect to the colony, increase or improvements can hardly be expected in a neglected frontier in time of war… . Fortifications we have none of any consideration we could not fortify during the peace, and I have had neither funds or time to make any considerable works since. What I did at first settling the colony were then very terrible for the small number of men I then had … The first forts were made either of wood or earth, and easily went to ruin, there being no fund either from the King or the Trustees for supporting them. However, at my own hazard I ventured to make an entrenchment 'round the town of Frederica, to make a battery or two upon Jekyll Sound, to repair the fort at Saint Andrew's and make another little one on the South end of that island. But you may easily guess what poor works these must be, which a gentleman is able to answer out of his own fortune, if the expenses are approved of by the public… . We will certainly do the best we can, but if we are destroyed I hope at least my character will not suffer, since I have neither cannon, engineers, fortifications, troops nor provisions sufficient to make a defense… .
"… I have acquainted everybody what should have been done for the siege of Augustine. But as it was not I did not succeed for want of those very things I before demanded from Carolina and could not obtain… ."
Source: Mills Lane (ed.), General Oglethorpe's Georgia: Colonial Letters, 1733-1743 (Savannah: Beehive Press, 1990), Vol. II, pp. 535-539.


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9 Feb, 2018| Sofi Ahsan|The Indian Express
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a final opportunity to the Punjab government to decide on the proposed amendment in the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 and said the court would go ahead with the transfer of pending cases of Gram Panchayat land grabbing in Mohali and Rupnagar districts to the empanelled officers on March 20 if the government decides not to amend the Act.
A division bench of Justices Surya Kant and Shekher Dhawan in the order passed on Tuesday has also given the government four weeks to submit a list of the panel of the officials, who will perform the duties of Collector as well as the Commissioner-and-appellate Authority Act for the disposal of the pending cases. The government has also been asked to submit the list of lawyers who will fight the cases on behalf of the Gram Panchayats.
The officers, whose name have not been submitted by the government despite repeated court orders, are expected to decide the pending cases and give effect to the recommendations of the Special Tribunal headed by former Supreme Court judge Kuldip Singh. The Tribunal had found that thousands of acres of shamlat or public land had been grabbed by various private individuals in Punjab.
Last year, the government had told the High Court that it was considering an amendment to the Village Common Lands Act. There is also a stay on the passing of the final order of the pending disputes before various authorities, who are exercising the quasi-judicial powers under the act, as the High Court had observed that the Gram Panchayats and the residents of the villages will suffer irreparable loss if their cases are adjudicated in absence of any proper and effective assistance.
High Court in February, 2017 had said that, "In case the state government has any serious difficulty in identifying the officers to act as Special Collector or Appellate Authority, there is an equally effective alternate to amend the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 and entrust such disputes to the Civil Courts for adjudication."
During the hearing of the case on Tuesday, Senior Advocate M L Sarin – who is the Amicus Curiae in the matter, told the division bench that the pendency of the decision regarding the amendment is sending wrong signal to the public and "so many transactions are taking place and people are not even aware about the pending cases (surrounding the land)."
The opposition Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, also, last month, had sought implementation of the Justice (retd.) Kuldip Singh's recommendations on the land encroachment and called for action against the people who are accused of grabbing the public land in the areas.


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I am interested in the intersection of agriculture and ecological restoration. Beneficial insects, which include pollinators and natural enemies (predators and parasitoids) of insect pests, can provide substantial services to agriculture, but they often require non-crop habitat to persist in significant populations on the landscape. Agricultural intensification frequently results in the loss of natural habitats in agricultural landscapes. These simplified landscapes lack plant and associated insect biodiversity, leading to reduces pest suppression and crop pollination services. Habitat management seeks to support natural enemies and facilitate their movement across the landscape. Native perennial plantings can supply nectar and pollen, stable overwintering sites and alternative hosts and prey to natural enemies. Because plants differ greatly in the quantity, quality, and availability of floral resources, potential insectary plant species should be screened to determine which insects they attract. My research seeks to identify native plant species and traits that are attractive to natural enemies of crop pests. Specifically, I am screening plants adapted to sandy-drought prone soils. By identifying and recommending only the highly attractive plants, we can maximize the habitat value to beneficial insects while minimizing installation costs. My work is part of a larger effort to optimize this method of habitat management.
Originally from central Iowa, I graduated with a B.A. in Biology and Histroy from Luther College in 2015. Although the study of human history and natural science may not seem highly related, the patterns and forces affecting human-human interactions are deeply integral in shaping past, current, and future human interactions with the natural world. Allowing an understanding of these human elements to help guide our care of the natural world can improve the effectiveness of our conservation and ecological restoration efforts. I became passionate about understanding, conserving, and restoring native ecosystems while at Luther College, nestled among the bluffs and river valleys of the Driftless Region. Outside of work, I love to fix and build things, wander the woods, play board games, or quietly paddle my kayak.


text: This is the cover for PI4, so yes - now you know I am committed to writing it. I was going to call it Risk, because there is a huge game of Risk involved - watch out for Al the Guardian Angel, I'm not sure he can be trusted to honour pacts. It's new title is 'Into the Realm of the Fae' and I think you can guess from that what it might involve. However, I intend to write something completely different before I move on to PI4, perhaps something historical which is my passion. I love the past - perhaps that is why I made Leo a time traveller so I can live my time fantasies through her - should she ever master the skill that is. Right - I can't hang around here all day, I have several chapters to attempt to finish. Adieu.


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Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
My last post about about good works. Christians need to do those good works commanded by Scripture or they risk displeasing God. One of the primary good works of Christians is giving witness to God's Truth and standards in a consistent life which glorifies God. Another primary duty is prayer and intercession for the Kingdom of God. The development of a Christian character is a key good work.
Are there others? They include feeding the hungry, being hospitable, clothing the poor, visiting the sick and prisoner, caring for orphans and widows who were without an income or jobs and and thus rather like the unemployed and marginalised, today. This means sharing what we have with those in need, if we have resources and any spare money; giving to Christian charities, workers and churches directly who are helping those in need and/or sharing the Gospel ; visiting the sick and supporting them emotionally and if necessary, financially. One is to grieve with those who grieve and supposed to visit prisoners too - and some Christians do this. One should plan for sharing these resources, in some way.
Christ commands us to share the Gospel and love one another, and also one's enemies. The Ten Commandments teach about loving God, respect for the elderly, not killing, not stealing. There are also commands about how to treat one's spouse with respect and love and exhortations to love in all circumstances. This is not an exhaustive list.
When one is ill, it is very difficult to be active in good works, as they require a lot of energy. One is actually in need oneself, so one must not feel guilty about good works. One can pray for those in need, if one has energy, and also accept the Christian charity of others with good grace. There is nothing wrong with leaving money in one's Will, if one does not have surplus money, in this life i.e. one is forced to live on benefits.Matthew 25:35; Matthew 5:16 ;Matthew 12:12; Luke 6:27; Luke 6:33; Luke 6:35 ; Ephesians 2:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:18 ; Hebrews 10:24; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:10-11 ; 1 Peter 3:13-14 ; 1 Peter 4:19


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Captain Shreve wanted to erase any memory of the game one blowout loss to Byrd before the start of a critical game two in the best-of-3 second round playoff series.
They received a few extra hours to do so Saturday afternoon with a delayed start because of wet field conditions, but that wasn't enough time for the Yellow Jackets' bats to cool off.
The Byrd lineup picked up right where it left off, collecting 11 hits en route to a 7-5 victory and series sweep over rival Shreve. The Jackets advance to the quarterfinals, where they'll face another District 1-5A rival Airline.
RELATED: Byrd pours it on Shreve in wet 5A series opener
Brennan Ertz delivered at the plate and on the mound for the Jackets. The senior got the start and pitched three innings, allowing two earned runs. However, his biggest impact came on offense.
Hitting from the No. 8 spot in the order, Ertz went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a pair of runs scored. He also stole two bases and put pressure on whoever was on the mound for the Gators.
"We've juggled a couple lineups throughout the year," said Byrd head coach Greg Williams. "Those guys could be hitting at the top. It's a total team effort. A lot of times that's just kind of coach-talk, but it truly is. It's fun to coach them and I'm proud to coach them."
Ertz's fifth inning single drove in a pair of runs that turned out being the difference for the Jackets. Steeler Netterville, Blaine Hardy and closer Jonathan Finches slammed the door on the Gators comeback attempt and season. Hardy earned the win, throwing 1 2/3 innings in relief with two strikeouts.
"I was hitting my spots, but they were getting a few bloop hits here and there," Ertz said. "I have trust in my teammate and I let them come in and shove."
GALLERY: Photos from game one of Byrd and Captain Shreve
For the second consecutive game, Byrd found different ways to get on base and create offense. Once on base, they pressured the Shreve pitchers into long at-bats and second-guessing on the mound. It's been a recipe for success all season for the Jackets.
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Cat: One day when I'm a mother I'm not going to be like you, a No No No No No mother, always saying NO!
And you know what, you are going to be just like Ouma, when you are a granny you are always going to say – No in my house you don't get to watch movies with shooting & killing.
Needless to say Cat was not very happy with me when I told her that they were not allowed to watch a certain DVD yesterday.
Cat: But my friend Apple has the whole series and she can watch it any time, you are so unfair! (nagging voice)
Me: Well I'm your mom, not her mom so that is why I get to say no to you. One day when you guys are parents and you have kids you'll understand, I promise.
Tiger: No, we'll be cool parents, not like you!