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Vastavam web: Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today returned home from London to face trial before an anti-graft court tomorrow in the corruption cases spiralling from the Panama Papers scandal.Sharif, 67, had to step down as the chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after he was disqualified as the prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the scandal.The court would resume the hearing tomorrow. Sharif, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Captain (retired) Mohmmad Safdar have been summoned.
State-run PTV footage showed Sharif stepping out of a Pakistan International Airline plane after it landed at the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad.He was received by senior leaders of ruling PML-N and held a brief consultation with the party leaders at the VIP lounge of the airport.Sharif told media in London that he was going back to Pakistan to face "bogus cases" when he should be with his wife.
"These are bogus cases but I am going back to face them," he said.Maryam and Safdar have already been indicted in corruption cases filed against them by the country's anti- corruption body National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the Supreme Court's instruction in the Panama Papers case.He was indicted in absence in three cases. Maryam and Safdar have been indicted in one case with him, while the court is proceeding separately against his two sons Husain and Hasan who are co-accused in three cases.
The court during the hearing on October 9 decided to separate the trial of his sons from Sharif and his daughter and son-in-law.The cases are based on July 28 disqualification verdict of the Supreme Court and to launch three corruption cases against him, his family, and one case against Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.


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Mario Danelo's Parents Are Greatly Honored By the Unveiling of Artist Mike Sullivan 's Mural and Hope Students Will Be Inspired to Punt Their Way to Their Dream
By Diana L. Chapman
Had USC kicker Mario Danelo dropped by at the large ceremony in his honor on Monday where the unveiling of his mural took place, his friends and relatives agree, he would have been clueless about all the fanfare.
It wasn't his style, explained his longtime friend, Kathleen Budar, who described Mario as a friendly, "goofy" guy who enjoyed humor and friendship more than anything else -- and didn't take much to praise.
So perhaps he was there in spirit when his parents, Joe and Emily, pulled the rope to unveil the mural -- and absolutely nothing happened. There was a slight pause. The cardinal-colored drape covering it, Mario's #19, refused to budge bringing a lot of laughter to the audience in attendance. Shawn Talbott, a certified sports official, joked it was time to move to "plan B" and had a piece of machinery that toddled USC Football Coach Pete Carroll and Mario's parents up to the towering 8 X 12 mural. This time, they pulled off the drape successfully.
Now that was much more Mario's style. He would have liked that the microphone kept going in-and-out and that the drape refused to come down -- and that nothing after all was perfect -- especially when it' s about him.
Those who knew him said Mario's interest would have been piqued more by what could be done for other San Pedro High students at his former school where he played linebacker. In his later and short but powerful career, he only made it to USC after working diligently with his father, a former NFL kicker, as "a walk-on," where he became one of the colleges a record-breaking placekicker.
Instead of interest in himself, Mario would probably have been more pleased by the scholarship that will be provided in his name to a "walk on" athlete who will receive this award in his honor -- and will be voted on by the very teammates that played with him.
As this community approaches the one year January anniversary of Mario's death where he slipped and fell about 120 feet down the cliffs of San Pedro at Point Fermin Park -- in an area he grew up and treaded from the time he was a youngster -- the survivors wanted to do something special to honor him. But the two prominent figures who brought this all together was the artist, Mike, and Shawn Talbott, who engineered the plan with Los Angles Unified School District.
His parents both said they were deeply touched and honored by what was done for their son.
"Mario was so driven," his mother, Emily, told me at the event. "He wasn't offered a scholarship, but he never gave up. Mario is pretty simple. He'd just be so overwhelmed by all of this. He was just living his dream. When he said this, he meant it."
Said his father, Joe, "For Mike and Shawn to do this, it's just very personal. It means a lot to our family. But for Mario, he just could careless about fanfare. He was a real low key kid. He just wanted to go out and play."
At the behest of USC officials, Mike Sullivan painted a remarkable mural of Mario kicking in rich colors of burgundy and cobalt blue -- and he did it all for free in the hopes that students at San Pedro High would be inspired by Mario's attitude of "livin' the dream." But the real irony was when the artist accidentally met Shawn Talbott, the two of them were able to hatch the plan to bring the entire event to a reality -- working with the bureaucratic Los Angeles Unified School District.
The mural was installed Saturday near San Pedro High School's flagpole -- a beautiful specimen of Mario kicking from the artist's point of view -- a view the artist witnessed in person when he went to watch the kicker at practices as well as games. The artist has gained prominence in sports circles with his unusual ability and flare to capture images of athletes and has done many murals, including one of football player Pat Tillman.
Among those attending Monday's event were former USC running back Anthony Davis, USC Football Coach Pete Carroll, Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn, former USC quarterback Paul McDonald, now a gamecaster, and many of Mario's teammates.
About 100 plus folks attended an event that was forged in tragedy, but gained hope in the spirit that Mario's hard work -- and diligence -- would inspire but also teach them all that taking care of each other -- whether in or out of the Trojan family -- was not just important, but a must in life.
Speaking to the audience, USC's football coach suggested that the loss of Mario united his team so intensely that when they head to the Rose Bowl, Mario will probably be the biggest reason the team will win -- because Mario's spirit will be there kicking for them.
"It reminds us to cherish our lives so much...and Mario taught us all that," the coach said. "All of us are so lucky and fortunate to be here. We are taking Mario with us to the Rose Bowl...and he'll be kicking through someone."
Besides the USC scholarship, both the artist and Shawn --a former USC center and long snapper who had a special interest in Mario's underdog career -- agreed to launch a scholarship for San Pedro High, in which a football player will receive a scholarship for all their college books for the entire four years -- and a new student will be selected each year.
Perhaps this story is best wrapped up by one of his friend's and USC teammates, who grew close to the player in the four years they were together.
The sentiment that his teammate Will Collins stated to those attending the event, was simple. Mario, he said, was "living his dream" which was a comment the kicker made routinely. His teammates are now taking this seriously and "have taken it to heart."
That same statement has been plastered all over the locker rooms, the player said, and imparts them with what Mario would probably want them to do the most.
"I love you guys," the player said -- without a drop of embarrassment . That's probably what an understated Mario would have wanted to hear the most.
--To order lithographs of the mural to support the scholarship, call 213-740-4155 or send checks to the Mario Danelo Scholarship Fund, Attention Don Winston, USC, 3501 Watt Way, Los Angles, CA 90089-0602. Make checks available to the Mario Danelo Scholarship Fund.
--Visit the artist's other works at http://www.mikesullivanart.com/.
--To purchase T-shirts done in honor of Mario, visit BOCA Activewear on Sixth Street in downtown San Pedro or call Shawn Talbott for orders at (310) 683-3723.

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week:
Really, Hal Becker asks the ultimate question – why is customer service so hard when it's so simple?
With the right strategy and ongoing training, along with easy but effective implementation, any company can provide award-winning customer service and get its customers not only to come back, but to talk about how great the company is.
In addition to Becker's tips, Three Practical Methods To Boost Consumer Experience Marketing
Companies recognize the importance of creating a compelling consumer experience within their digital marketing strategy. But many quickly realize that a start-to-end consumer experience is complicated to implement and that consumers are becoming harder to impress.
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Social media customer service isn't an optional extra these days. As customers, we chose to contact businesses at the time, and on the channel, that best suits us.
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Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy
Guide to Scott County, Minnesota ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
|Scott County, Minnesota
Location in the state of Minnesota
Location of Minnesota in the U.S.
|March 5, 1858
|County Seat
|Scott County Courthouse
428 S Holmes St
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone:. 952.496.8150
Scott County Website
- 1 County Information
- 2 County Courthouse
- 3 History
- 4 Places/Localities
- 5 Resources
- 5.1 Cemeteries
- 5.2 Census
- 5.3 Church
- 5.4 Court
- 5.5 Emigration and Immigration
- 5.6 Land
- 5.7 Local Histories
- 5.8 Maps
- 5.9 Military
- 5.10 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 5.11 Newspapers
- 5.12 Obituaries
- 5.13 Probate
- 5.14 Taxation
- 5.15 Vital Records
- 6 Societies and Libraries
- 7 Websites
- 8 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named for General Winfield Scott. The County is located in the east central area of the state. [1]
Scott County, Minnesota Record Dates[edit | edit source]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
County Recorder has birth and death records from 1871,
marriage records from 1856, land records from 1850's
and military discharge records from 1950.
Clerk Court has divorce and probate records from 1850's
and court records from 1880. [3]
History[edit | edit source]
Parent County[edit | edit source]
- 1853--Scott County was created 5 March 1853 from Dakota County. County seat: Shakopee [4]
- For a brief history of Scott County's name, click here, then select Scott County.
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Places/Localities[edit | edit source]
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]
|Unincorporated communities
Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
|Tombstone Transcriptions Online
|Tombstone Transcriptions in Print
|List of Cemeteries in the county
|Family History Library
|Billion Graves
|MNGenWeb Archives
|Tombstone Project
|Billion Graves
|See Minnesota Cemeteries for more information.
Census[edit | edit source]
State Census
- 1865 - Minnesota State Census, 1865 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1885 - Minnesota State Census, 1885 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1905 - Minnesota State Census, 1905 at FamilySearch — index and images
Church[edit | edit source]
Most church records are held by individual churches. For contact information, check a phone directory, such as SearchBug or Dex Knows. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Minnesota Church Records.
Lutheran[edit | edit source]
- Records of the American Lutheran Church, Shakopee, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
- 1912 - 1956 - Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956 at FamilySearch — index and images
Land[edit | edit source]
The county register of deeds keeps land records once the land was transferred to private ownership. Abstracts and indexes for these records are generally available at the county courthouse.
Land records for Minnesota are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:
MINNESOTA, Scott – LAND AND PROPERTY
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Minnesota Local Histories.
Maps[edit | edit source]
for more resources
Military[edit | edit source]
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.
- - 1st Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Companies A and C.
- - 2nd Regiment, Minnesota Cavalry, Company L.
- - 4th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company A.
- - 5th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company E.
- - 8th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company I.
- - 9th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, Company I
- - Brackett's Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry, Company C.
World War II[edit | edit source]
- 1940-1945 - Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947 at FamilySearch — index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
- 1872-1962 - Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962 at FamilySearch — index
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat
- FamilySearch. Do a Scott County, Minnesota Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see, FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- 1865 - 2006 - Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006 at FamilySearch— index and images
Probate[edit | edit source]
Probate records may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. They may include the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, etc. See Minnesota Probate Records for additional information.
Online Probate Records
- 1801 - 1999 Minnesota Wills and Probate Records 1801-1999 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Minnesota tax records complement land records and can be used in place of censuses before 1820 or to supplement the years between censuses. Because only persons who owned taxable property were listed, many residents were not included in tax lists. There may also be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Minnesota Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents.
A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Minnesota State Registrar of Vital Records, the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred], order electronically online ($) or download an application for Minnesota Birth Certificate and Death Certificates Applications to mail.
See also Minnesota Vital Records or How to order Minnesota Vital Records. For information about restrictions and costs for certificates, see the CDC Where to Write for Vital Records site.
Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1860 - 1949 Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949 at FamilySearch — index and images
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1850-2001 - Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1887-2001 - Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001 at FamilySearch — index and images
Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]
Scott County Historical Society
235 South Fuller Street
Shakopee 55379
Telephone: 952-445-0378
toll-free: 888-325-2575
fax: 952-445-4154
Shakopee Seritage Society
1708 6th Avenue East
Shakopee 55379
Belle Plaine Historical Society
PO Box 73
South Cedar Ave
Belle Plaine MN 56011-0073
Telephone: 952-873-6109
New Prague Area Historical Society
c/o Greg Tikalsky
New Prague Public Library1745 1st Ave SE
New Prague MN 56071-4008
Telephone: 952-758-5291
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes.
- For current information about a center near you, go to the Family History Center Map
- Introduction to Family History Centers
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries[edit | edit source]Scott County Historical Society
235 Fuller St South
Shakopee, MN 55379
Websites[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Scott County, Minnesota" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_County,_Minnesota accessed 14 Nov 2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Scott County, Minnesota. Page 362-370 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 362-365.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Scott County, Minnesota page 368, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Scott County, Minnesota," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_County,_Minnesota, accessed 19 February 2020.


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First held in 2014 this south coast event expanded in 2015 to a 2-day festival with musical heavyweights such as Snoop Dogg, Nero and Goldie playing to a 15,000 strong crowd each day across four stages. With a primarily dance, DJ and hip-hop led music policy, Mutiny has quickly established itself as one of the premier events in the south over the festival season. With an intended seaside location move and capacity expansion in the near future, this event's star is set to rise.
Date: 27th-28th May 2016
Location: King George Fields, Portsmouth
Attendance: 15,000 per day
Line-up 2016: Steve Angello, Example + DJ Wire, Jaguar Skills, Sub Focus, CeeLo Green, Pete Tong, Groove Armada
Line-up 2017: 50 Cent, more TBC


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Since joining the University of San Francisco community in 2000, Dr. Charlene P. Lobo Soriano has held a number of leadership roles at the university. Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean, Retention and Persistence Programs. She is also a university Success Coach and Director of Academic Development and Technological Innovation in Advising.
Inspired by her dedication to students and her successful career in education, we asked Dr. Lobo Soriano for advice on how women can advance their careers while staying true to their life's mission.
Education leaders sometimes worry that the higher they go, the more disconnected they'll be from the community they serve. How have you held tight to your original intention of working with students as you have advanced in your career?
What I realized throughout most of my career was that working directly with students was almost never what I was specifically hired to do. I've always asked to work with students. For the past 21 of years, I've served first-generation college students, students of color, and undocumented students. I know that I was hired to run a learning center, and assist with orientation. However, I wanted to dedicate a portion of my time to work with this population of students.
What's been helpful is that I've demonstrated a commitment to the work I've advocated for. You don't want people to think that what you're asking for is a passion project. I let people know that this work defines who I am as a professional and a human being.
Mentorship is a significant component of the Muscat Scholars Program. Can you share with us your views on mentoring?
Starting from a professional lens, you have to take responsibility for finding yourself a good mentor. Never assume that your supervisor is going to be that person. I've been very fortunate to have had very good supervisors who have mentored me. A good mentor doesn't keep you in your zone. A good mentor is going to push you.
The flip side to that question is: "How do you do that for others?"
I am very hands-on with the people that I mentor in an effort to try to help them level up: this is where you are now, and after I'm done with you, I want you here, even higher. My students' dreams, my staffs' dreams, are inevitably tied to my dream for them. Anything I can do to help them, I do it. A good mentor knows that being a mentor is a big deal and takes that responsibility seriously.
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Kolkata: Rise in food inflation to double digit is a matter of great concern and government is taking steps to reduce it, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here today. "Food inflation of 10.6 per cent is a matter of great concern," Mukherjee told reporters on the sidelines of a review meeting with revenue officials.
"Though food inflation in January-February 2010 was as high as 20 per cent which had come down in last 6-7 months to nine per cent. Now it moved up higher and this is unacceptable to us and we have to see that it goes down," he said.
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When I found out that a Donald Trump rally would be held in Costa Mesa, not more than 20 minutes away from our campus, my first thought was that it was not going to be as wild as the other rallies I had seen on the news.
Having grown accustomed to the sleepy Irvine suburb setting this past year, my intuition told me that the rally would be a regular one, including some protesting. But when news broke out about the rioting and chaos, I can't say I was completely shocked either.
At this point, I consider Trump rallies equivalent to violence and hate, and while I did have reservations about whether or not Irvine and the surrounding cities would be as volatile to his presence, reactions of the citizens in the area are almost to be expected.
But even though the rioting that occurred is not out of the ordinary, the violence and intensity of anger aroused at these events is unsettling and does not paint a nice picture of either Trump supporters or Trump dissenters.
Trump has said many controversial and often offensive comments during his campaign. From building walls to deporting thousands, he has propositioned ideas that seem as uninformed as they are plausible.
His discussions on immigration and terrorism especially have stirred up much controversy and are in need of rectification. Protesters are justified in protesting his rallies.
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Part of the intensity of the violence and anger mounting at these rallies can be attributed to the rhetoric Trump chooses to use in his speeches. His rhetoric incites hate and discrimination toward certain groups of people. His attacks on Mexicans and Muslims specifically help to justify the hate of those who agree with him.
His words seem to provide validation to those who wish to act on their hatred, a reason violence is such a consistent and recurring attribute of his rallies. By encouraging hateful concepts, he also encourages people to act on that energy of hate, and so, while his supporters thrive on this energy, dissenters push back and the result is explosive.
But the strife between those who support him and those who do not seems to reach a pinnacle at these rallies also because Trump has never truly denounced the violence and, in some occasions, has indirectly encouraged it.
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As a consequence, his rallies suggest that violence is a reasonable way to resolve disagreements. These rash and volatile actions from either side of the divide is counterintuitive to the agendas of both supporters and dissenters.
The fact that people go to such lengths to either condemn or express support for Trump just shows how polarized the opinions on the candidate are. There doesn't seem to be a reachable middle ground, developing an unbridgeable gap between the people of our country, and possibly the worst aspect of our nation has been exhibited through Trump rallies.
Ashley Duong is a first-year literary journalism major. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The media craze that came out of the recent Donald Trump rally in Costa Mesa is yet another example of how Trump has used his lack of political knowledge to his advantage.
This is all possible because Trump has accepted a difficult truth about the American public — that, clearly, a large chunk of the nation does not know much more than he does about politics. For the most part, all that the American public knows about the election is what the media feeds it.
More than anything else, this election has become a media spectacle, a way for Americans to get their daily dose of shallow entertainment.
Reading every story about Trump in the past year has been like picking up Seventeen magazine and finding out that some Disney power couple just broke up. It's dramatic, it's exaggerated and it lacks any actual substance.
By substance, I mean political relevance. Rather than explaining the logic behind his ideas, Trump simply targets people's fears — such as those regarding ISIS — and then exploits them to make himself look more powerful and knowledgeable than he really is. The public's reactions to his arguments — both positive and negative — only add to his presence in the media, which in turn helps him gain leverage in the election.
Not to mention, Trump has effectively turned his campaign into a collection of eye-catching images and memorable broad claims, accessible for all to see on social media. Although there were some actually discussing the country's relations with Mexico on social media, there were more posting unflattering photos of a poorly-tanned Trump, comparing him to an orange.
Therefore, Trump's platform took a back seat at his rally and was overshadowed by the crime and hysteria that pervaded the event. Facebook and Twitter were littered with devastating reports, coming one after another until the event ended. As an onlooker, the images of people jumping on police cars, punching each other until they bled, and screaming blind expletives reminded me of the trailer for "Straight Outta Compton," not a rally for a potential presidential candidate.
However, there is nothing profound about the imagery associated with this event, because there is nothing profound about its main attraction. We are talking about a man who, in his New York Times bestseller "Think Like a Billionaire," advised his readers: "Whenever I'm making a creative choice, I try to step back and remember my first shallow reaction. The day I realized it can be smart to be shallow was, for me, a deep experience."
Much like Trump himself, all aspects of his campaign have morphed into something worthy of superficial gossip rather than intellectual discussion. Although I know his stances on illegal immigrants and ISIS, I also know about his immature reaction to Marco Rubio's comment about his hands, his scandalous comments about his daughter and his caustic responses to critical interviewers.
In a way, Trump's blatant disregard of politics and flair for public spectacle characterize his campaign more than his propositions to "Make America Great Again."
The news media was created to inform, not entertain. As demonstrated by his rally here in Costa Mesa, the cornerstone of the Trump campaign is ignorance. Clearly, Trump is better suited to entertainment media, where his shallow thoughts might actually do more good than harm.
Americans don't need a president who fuels tabloid gossip and shallow entertainment. Americans need a real leader who is serious and level-headed; someone who can choose his words wisely and prioritize the country's problems over petty personal insults.
Michelle Bui is a first-year biological sciences major. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Burley Woodhead Pubs and Other Services
RambleFest lists details of Burley Woodhead pubs and other services, including contact info, and website and location links.
Burley Woodhead is on the Ebor Way and Dales Way Link. Burley Woodhead Map
Burley Woodhead Pubs
The Hermit Inn
Woodhead, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7AS
Tel: 01943 863204
The Hermit Inn website
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Type: Pub
Info: On the Dales Way and Ebor Way; food served; real ale
"The Hermit Inn, based in Ilkley, is a traditional, warm and friendly pub welcoming all.
We provide something for all the family and we're dog friendly. We have a great menu offering fresh quality food, whether you'd like a burger or a full roast dinner we'll leave you feeling content. We also have a function room for hire for that special occasion or meeting.
With a great range of local cask ales, fine spirits and onsite parking we will have you coming back for more."
Burley Woodhead Public Transport
Menston Rail Station is located in
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York Rail Station is located in
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Governor Ducey has issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including putting in place a curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Click here for more information.
A prescribed broadcast burn project is planned for next week near Mountainaire on the Coconino National Forest's Flagstaff Ranger District.
The Howard Burn Project encompasses approximately 875 acres and is located 1 mile southeast of Mountainaire (35° 4'44.49"N, 111°38'13.72"W). Within this broadcast burn area there are also slash piles which will burn and may smoke for several days within the prescription area. Fire managers are planning to use Forest Roads, 9484T, 235F, 9420R, 762B and local topography as area boundaries.
The project is scheduled to begin sometime after 9 a.m. and should be completed within three days.
Smoke is predicted to move toward the east and northeast which may impact local communities such as East Flagstaff and motorists on Lake Mary Road. Cooling temperatures in the evenings may cause smoke to settle in the Lake Mary area, Doney Park, Walnut Canyon and drain down nearby canyons.
Prescribed burns are always dependent upon approval from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), weather and wind conditions, this burn could be canceled if conditions are not suitable.
The public can view approved prescribed burns on ADEQ's website at smoke.azdeq.gov. Burns on the Coconino National Forest begins with the forest's designator "COF."
Notifications of upcoming prescribed burns are provided regularly by news releases throughout the season and also by the following online resources:
· Sign up to receive news releases from Coconino NF: www.fs.fed.us/news/subscription.shtml
· Coconino NF's Inciweb page: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/unit/303/ (under 2018 pile and prescribed burn)
· Coconino NF's Twitter account: www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF
· Coconino NF public website: www.coconinonationalforest.us (Under News and Events)
· Coconino NF's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/coconinonf


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Level 28, 4-26 Charles Avenue
Broadbeach, QLD, 4218
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150sqm of LuxuryAn exciting opportunity awaits to secure this enormous 28th floor 2 bedroom Apartment in the Luxurious Oracle towers with sensational ocean front views from every room.
Located in the heart of Broadbeach you have the best Gold Coast has to offer right at your fingertips. The buzzing energy and social life of life music and bars, Award winning restaurants, Coffee shops, boutique shopping, Oasis Shopping Centre, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Jupiter's Casino, Gold Coast Convention Centre, The all new light rail, Open parklands, World Famous Beaches.
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• Large 150m2 G-1 floor plan
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• High quality large kitchen with Miele appliances
• Separate laundry
• Large bathroom
• Beautifully appointed master bedroom and ensuite
• Pet friendly
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• Heated pool & spa
• Sauna and separate steam room.
• 2x Separate BBQ areas including Teppanyaki BBQ
• Approximately 1000+m2 of Zen Garden with Tai Chi lawn and herb garden
• Entertaining lounge
• Gold Class picture theatre
• Executive owners lounge with snooker table
• Personal wine locker located in temperature-controlled wine cellar.
• Well Equipped Gym
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The Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation"(revised 1990)
The Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic buildings" are used by the NPS and SHPO to evaluate proposed changes to a historic structure and to determine if the work respects its historic features. Applicants and their architects who want to qualify their projects should be familiar with these provisions.
For more information about the application of these standards, please review the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Structures. Other useful links can be found at the Technical Services page of the National Park Service site, which includes the Standards and Guidelines, the Preservation Briefs (excellent technical information), and Electronic Rehab (a short course on using the Standards).


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This guide provides useful information regarding the mounting and mechanical installation of BEPC Encoder models, including recommended bolt torques, selected output circuit diagrams, and wiring tables.
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This technical manual provided by our parent company describes the different possibilities of mounting and configuring the MA series encoders with CANopen interface.
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A reference guide containing corrective actions for common encoder issues.
Our eBook is a great resource if you need to specifiy an encoder for your next project or just want keep your existing encoders running smoothly.


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Surface Pro Review: Best 2-in-1?
Microsoft's Surface lineup is really starting to come into its own, in my opinion. No longer making giant changes, they're focusing more on refining the products, paying more attention to the little details. And, I for one, am excited about that fact.
The new Surface Pro is no exception to this new ideology, so much so, that you'd be pretty hard-pressed to tell the difference between it and the Surface Pro 4 that it's succeeding. On the outside, they look identical. Basically.
But, don't be fooled, the latest Surface Pro (no longer numbered by the way, no 5, just Surface Pro) is not the same as the 4. There's a lot of little things, that in my opinion, make a big difference.
I recently did a video where I interrogated a Microsoft representative and made him list out all the subtle differences, which you can check out here if you want, but here, let's talk about the Surface Pro as a whole.
First up, the design. Which again, hasn't changed much at a glance. It still has the same basic form-factor. With out large display that connects via magnets to a thin Type Cover (not included) and with a kickstand around the back. It's with the kickstand that these subtle changes start. This time it folds a lot further down, which makes drawing on the screen with the Pen (also not included) way more natural.
Then we have the edges which are a bit more curved and small things like the cooling vents on the inside are painted to match the rest of the shell making them just a bit less noticeable.
Speaking of the cooling vents Microsoft added a lot of copper to the inside of this guy and basically redesigned the inside components extensively. All of that means that the device runs cooler. So much so that the i5 models of it don't have fans at all, and the i7 models (the one I have here) do, but I've never once heard them turn on.
On the front of the device, we have the same 3:2 aspect ratio 12.3″ PixelSense touch screen with a resolution of 2736 x 1824 and a few more subtle changes to the coloring. Namely the front facing cameras are colored black to blend in with the bezel.
Those cameras, by the way, allow the device to use Windows Hello's facial recognition to let you log in to your computer with your face, which I find works pretty well for the most part (at least once you do the improve recognition option a couple of times) and is a nice party trick.
The device has two stereo speakers, one on either side of the screen, and they sound good. Nothing mind-blowing and great, but good. Watching movies, listening to music is all decent just not terribly loud.
Microsoft is now marketing this guy as a laptop. Gone are the days of the "tablet that can replace your laptop" mantra and it's now being touted as the most versatile laptop. Which, if we're being honest is how anyone would really use it anyway. Windows, even in tablet mode, still feels very much like you want to take out a keyboard and mouse.
It's this concept of it being a super portable touchscreen laptop that I appreciate it for (and actually think it's smarter for Microsoft to view it that way as well), the only issue I have with this new marketing pivot is the fact that it this laptop, doesn't include a keyboard and trackpad. Making it, well, not a laptop until you buy that separately.
The Type Pad is available in a standard model for $129 or the Alcantara fabric covered Signature Model for $159. I have the Signature Type cover in the Alcantara Blue I like so much but it also comes in Burgundy and Platinum and I have to admit they do add a nice touch to the very minimalistic laptop that I appreciate.
The typing on these covers is great. The keys have a great click to them, albeit are louder than most keyboards I've used, especially because I always TYPE WITH PURPOSE.
The trackpad is a nice glass one and is, thankfully, a precision trackpad, which I went over why that's so important in my Huawei Matebook X review, but suffice it to say it means a way more responsive trackpad with gesture abilities that are built into Windows which, trust me, you want.
The keyboard is also backlit and can fold back against the device which causes it to automatically disable itself so you don't have to worry about it typing random letters while you draw.
Speaking of drawing, one of the other big draws of the devices is that you can use the new Surface Pen with it. The new pen, launched along side the Surface Pro has 4x as many pressure points as the old pen and the ability to tilt the pen to the side to get shading like you would a real pencil, for example.
I'm not much of an artist, so I grabbed one to use the pen and give me their feedback. Ultimately, they loved it. Saying it was super responsive….
Now, also like the keyboard, the pen isn't included with the device, but unlike the trackpad, I'm less concerned about that. Someone like me rarely uses it, but I do like it, so to me it more warrants being an optional accessory (albeit one that for $99 you might want to try out, cause it's fun).
The ports on the device might seem a little dated compared to all the new devices coming out: no USB-C, a proprietary charging port, etc. But for Microsoft, for better or for worse, they are beholden to their legacy user base and need to keep things a bit more standardized so as not to alienate users with existing peripherals.
So on the device we have the same ports as the last two Surface Pro devices: 1x USB 3.0 port, a miniDisplay port, and a MicroSD card slot.
Now, let's talk performance.
The Surface Pro comes in a few configurations with different SSD sizes, but the power differences are either an m3 Intel processor with 4GBs of RAM and a Intel HD 615 GPU, i5 with 4 or 8GBs of RAM and an Intel 620 GPU, or an i7 with 8 or 16GBs of RAM and an Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU.
None of these configurations are what I would call a gaming or editing laptop. It doesn't quite handle the 4K (or 4.6K) footage coming out of my cameras in Premiere very well (even the top tiered model I have here), it can edit it but it's a little jenky and render times are much longer than my comparably priced gaming laptop. But, it handles basic photo editing just fine as well as slightly less intense 1080P footage in Premiere.
And it handles tons of Chrome tabs, and other more normal usage perfectly.
Since we all love benchmarks, here's a quick look at how my i7/16GB model did on Geekbench for you to compare against other laptops in this price range.
Battery Life
This is a big one. Battery life.
In my opinion, if you make a super light, portable laptop that doesn't have a crazy GPU inside, it better last all day.
Thanks to those internal changes Microsoft made to the laptop, a bigger batter and the more power efficient CPU made this model do just that. Not quite as long as the Huawei Matebook X I just reviewed, but plenty of power to be out all day working without having to worry about needing a plug.
The Surface Pro comes in 6 configuration options. From the lowest tiered m3 processor with 4GBs of RAM, 128GB SSD and Intel HD 615 GPU for $799 to the top tier i7 processor, 16GBs of RAM, 1TB SSD, and Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU for $2699. You can see them all listed below.
Personally, that core m3 option isn't one I'd recommend as it's a mobile processor and will be a huge difference in power over even the very next tier up and the top 1TB option seems like a waste since for the $500 difference to just get an extra 512GB of internal storage is a huge jump in price just for the convenience of it being internally integrated (you could get a pretty fast external RAID 0 rugged Lacie harddrive for $370 if you just needed more storage and didn't care about it being inside the laptop).
So you're best bet is somewhere in between these options making it an average of about $1500. Just don't forget the extra $130-160 or so for a Type Cover and extra $99 if you want the pen.
Overall, it's not a cheap laptop, but it's not the most powerful one either. It sits in the relatively new genre of 2-in-1s where the question of getting one comes down to whether you'll actually use it in the different configurations that form factor allows: as a tablet, laying down and using it with the pen, and as a normal laptop.
If the answer is yes to those things, then the there isn't a large pool of 2-in-1s to really choose from and frankly, Microsoft with its focus on refinement, new confidence in how this laptop is used by consumers, and clear commitment to this form factor has sort of set the gold standard in my opinion. If you're looking at 2-in-1s, the latest Surface Pro is a refined and more functional take on what the genre should be.
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The first official day of fall has just passed, and the cool temperatures are beginning to creep in along with it. It's no secret – at THREAD, we love fall fashion. Our favorite season is finally here along with our favorite wardrobe essentials. You know the classics – jeans, boots, knit scarves… but how about this year's new trends? We've got you covered! With a little runway research, we've compiled a list of this season's hottest trends that are fun but wearable. Bring this list with you on your next shopping trip and step into style this fall.
- PLAID – plaid is a classic cold-weather print, but this season in particular we're talking Clueless-vibes plaid. Think schoolgirl-chic in bold, colorful tartans. Keep it simple with a classic red plaid, or make a statement in yellow, emerald, or blue.
- ANIMAL PRINT – team THREAD loves a good animal print year-round, but this autumn you can expect a wide variety of chic options. Bring out your inner wild animal with chic leopard print or edgy snakeskin.
- COZY OUTERWEAR – as the temperatures cool down, you'll need to layer up to keep warm. This season, chic women are sporting super-layered looks and larger-than-life silhouettes. A little extra length on your cardi, a little extra shoulder volume to your coat, some statement sleeves… no matter what you choose, you're sure to stay cozy-warm.
- WESTERN-INSPIRED – this is a great trend because it leaves so much room for versatility. Incorporate Western flair subtly with a pair of western-style boots, or take it up a notch with fringe and masculine button-ups.
- SUITS – suits are in, and we're not talking about boring, gray workwear. All across the runways we spotted chic tweeds as well as 80s-inspired details like bold hues and big shoulders. This trend is smart and stylish wrapped into one!
- PRAIRIE GIRL – think of this trend as a different take on the boho look. Floral prints, fluttery and loose silhouettes, buttons, ruffles, and muted colors. This look is romantic and simple.
- CRYSTALS – shine bright this season with sparkles and crystals everywhere! Or… maybe just a pop on your jewels. Accessories are a great way to try out a new trend, because you can wear the same pieces every day with your known-and-loved wardrobe.
- GLOSS – don't just sparkle, shine. Colorful vinyl is the boldest take on this trend, but you can still get a little sheen in your look with faux leather and metallic finishes.
- FUNKY JUMPERS – kick your sweater game up a notch with fun details like bold patterns, fun textures, and atypical silhouettes. A statement piece is the easiest way to put together a unique outfit without all the fuss – plus you'll be so cozy!
- HAUTE HUES – last but not least, this season's color palette. Bold primary colors, pink, 70s brown, and taupe dominate this fall's hottest collections. In terms of statement color combos, total monochrome as well as clashing colors both seem to be favorable this season.
Pair these fresh trends with your go-to fall classics and you'll be ready to rock! We hope you're as excited for fall as we are, because we're rolling out tons of chic picks for our favorite season. Check out the photos below to get some inspiration from our racks, then visit us in store or online to shop!


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Overview William T. Powers was born on August 29, 1926 in Salem, Oregon. In 1950, Powers received a B. S. in physics from Northwestern University, and in 1953 he began work at the Argonne Cancer Research Hospital at the University of Chicago, where he was responsible for designing methods to calibrate radioactive devices. The William T. Powers collection fills 61 boxes and includes Powers' correspondence with his fellow scientists, reviews of other scientist's material, other scientist's reviews of...


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Cromwell Park snowball fight Monday 10am
Monday, February 11, 2019
|There will be plenty of snow available
Photo by Diane Hettrick
Time to have fun and burn off a little energy before another round of snowfall hits tomorrow afternoon.
Everyone is invited!
Cromwell Park snowball fight, 10am Monday, February 11, 2019.
18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133
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Book A Month Club: JunePosted: July 1, 2010 Filed under: Book a Month Club | Tags: books, magazines 1 Comment
Does this count???
Guess I was right about June- there just weren't enough moments that lent themselves to reading over sleeping:-) Here's hoping for more restful nights and daytime reading in July. I think our beach vacation might give me the jump start I need! I've started a really good book, The Magicians by Lev Grossman, hopefully I'll have a review for you in July! Don't give up on me… and keep passing along any interesting titles you've enjoyed lately!
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[…] did it!!! Well, kinda… though I didn't read a book every month (see June) I did exceed my goal of reading at least 12 books this year! I ended up reading 22! I am so glad […]


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Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy
Welcome to Day 702 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Tempered Knowledge – Wisdom Unplugged
Thank you for joining us for our 5 days per week, wisdom and legacy building podcast. This is Day 702 of our trek, and it is time for a 3-minute mini-trek called Wisdom Unplugged. This short nugget of wisdom includes an inspirational quote with a little additional content for today's trek. Consider this your vitamin supplement of wisdom for today. So let's jump right in with today's nugget.
Today's quote is from Peter Ritchie Calder, and it is, "Wisdom is knowledge tempered with judgment."
Tempered Knowledge
It is great to have knowledge, vast amounts of knowledge. But knowledge in and of itself has minimal value unless it comes coupled with a good dose of judgment. Knowledge with good judgment is what we refer to as common sense. It is evident as we observe life that common sense is not all that common. It is that valuable and rare trait in a person who is able to expound on truths and facts in such a way that they don't come off as arrogant. It requires judgment to speak only when it adds value to a person or circumstance. As knowledge and judgment are coupled together in a person, that person gains wisdom, insight, and understanding.
Since all truth comes from God, common sense is also His gift to us if we learn and understand His precepts found in His Word.
Proverbs 2:7 – He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 3:21-22 – My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.
That's a wrap for today's Wisdom Unplugged. If you enjoy these quotes, I have created and published a searchable database of over 10,000 quotes that I have collected for many years. If you would like free access to my database of inspirational quotes the link is available on the main page of Wisdom-Trek.com.
As you enjoy these nuggets of wisdom, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
If you would like to listen to any of the past daily treks or read the associated journals, they are all available at Wisdom-Trek.com. You can also subscribe through iTunes or Google Play so that each day's trek will be downloaded automatically.
Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most of all your friend as I serve you through the Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
As we take this trek of life together, let us always:
- Live Abundantly (Fully)
- Love Unconditionally
- Listen Intentionally
- Learn Continuously
- Lend to others Generously
- Lead with Integrity
- Leave a Living Legacy Each Day
This is Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Every Day! See you tomorrow for FearLess Friday!


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|Intelligence Testing In An Afro-Arab Islamic Culture: The Northern Sudan
|Khaleefa, Omar H.; Ashria, Ikhlas H.
|Psychological tests as a psycho-technology are urgently needed for educational, occupational, counselling, and clinical assessment in the Sudan (Khalecfa, 1987). However, there were no standardized tests for the Sudanese local environment except an attempt carried out by Scott (1950) and Badri (1966). Psychological tests are needed for the maximum utilization of human resources in the newly developing nations in Africa and elsewhere. The rapidly expanding educational facilities in these countries require testing for admission purposes as well as for individual counselling. With increasing industrialization, there is a demand for tests to help with job selection and placement of personnel, particularly in mechanical, clerical, and professional fields (Anastasi, 1961). Badri (1979) points out that psychometry is an area in which Western psychology has offered one of its greatest contributions to science. This is particularly true of the more objective measurements like intelligence tests, personality inventories, and vocational guidance tests. But for such Western psychological tests to be of any help in Muslim countries, a good deal of adaptation and standardization must be carried out. The great differences between European super-industrialized countries and Muslim developing societies can invalidate the results of unadapted tests. A number of investigators from various sociocultural systems have agreed upon the limitations of Western or modern psychology when applied across indigenous or traditional cultures (Berry, 1974; Azuma, 1984; Ching, 1984; Lagmay, 1984; Sinha, 1980; Hoshino and Umemoto, 1986; Moghaddam and Taylor, 1985; Moghaddam, 1993; Georgas, 1993; Enriquez, 1993). According to Ombredane (1958), the testing of Africans assessed mainly their degree of acculturation and familiarity with European ways of thinking. Africans were still governed by their custom-


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Thousands of rural low-income renters could face higher rents or lose their homes if the partial government shutdown goes into March. Some residents in properties subsidized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have already received notice that they may have to pay more or face eviction if the government cannot make rental assistance payments to property owners.
The majority of renters in USDA rural rental housing developments are elderly or disabled, and few residents will be able to pay the full rent for their apartments. These apartments are often the only affordable housing in the rural areas they serve.
USDA administers a number of affordable housing and community development programs that serve rural communities. The Section 515 program helps build affordable rentals in rural areas, and the smaller Section 514 and 516 Farm Labor Housing programs provide affordable housing for farmworkers. Properties developed with these programs also qualify for rental assistance from USDA through the Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance program. There are 370,000 households who depend on this rental assistance to keep their homes affordable.
USDA rental assistance works much like HUD's Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program. USDA contracts with a property owner to provide rental assistance to some or all of the units in the property. Residents in those units pay 30% of their monthly income for rent, with USDA paying the remainder to the owner.
USDA has said their ability to continue to disburse funds from obligated contracts remains in place during the shutdown. However, some USDA properties will soon feel the shutdown's pinch. A high ranking Rural Development official confirmed for Affordable Housing Online that 700 rental assistance contracts up for renewal in February will not be funded. The agency cannot provide a specific list of expired contracts because of limitations in staff work functions authorized under the shutdown. Staff are working on a letter to property owners that will advise them of their payment status. It will also provide some rule relief to limit their financial hardship. Rental assistance payments will stop for these properties in March because the agency cannot commit funds for contract renewals until the shutdown ends. The properties with contracts expiring in March are home to about 17,000 low-income rural households. There are 1,000 more contracts set to expire in March.
Project owners can tap their operating reserves to pay their bills in an emergency, but this requires USDA approval. Limited staffing at USDA means that these requests will not likely get reviewed. Many owners, though, may require their tenants to pay both their portion of the rent and also what the government owes. This has already happened in a number of places.
A couple of cases have gotten wide media coverage. Last week, notices were sent to hundreds of Section 515 tenants in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. Tri-State Management, the company managing the properties, told tenants that because of the government shutdown they would be responsible for the full rent on their apartments, pushing the deadline for payment back to February 20. A week earlier, another property manager in Arkansas sent similar notices to residents of two properties. This notice was retracted after USDA officials assured the manager that rental assistance would be paid for February.
Renters who use HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) have lease protections required by HUD. Landlords cannot raise tenant rents or threaten eviction in the event HUD does not make rental assistance payments. USDA regulations and leases, however, do not provide these protections to tenants.
USDA does not provide a standard lease. Instead, it only requires that certain provisions be included or excluded. The required provisions do not cover what happens if the government cannot pay rental assistance. A USDA Rural Development sample lease states that if the rental assistance contract between the owner and USDA expires, tenant rents can be adjusted to the basic rent. It is not clear if this language applies to late government payments during a shutdown. Because of this, landlords may feel that they can charge tenants for what the government failed to pay, up to the basic rent set for the units. If the tenants cannot pay the higher rent, some landlords may threaten eviction.
The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) has distributed a memo to help attorneys working with residents of federally assisted housing. Affordable Housing Online also spoke with Gideon Anders, Senior Staff Attorney and leader of NHLP's efforts in rural affordable housing.
Anders feels that residents of USDA rental properties cannot be evicted because they are unable to pay the full basic rent during a shutdown. NHLP's memo points to a statutory provision that limits any increase in a tenant's share of rent to no more than 10% in a 12 month period. USDA has not yet incorporated this statutory provision into its program regulations. Anders has correspondence from USDA staff under the prior administration saying they felt that this provision should be incorporated into the program regulations. This statute was enacted in 1984, but has not yet been tested in court.
Anders also pointed to other avenues for residents to defend themselves from rent increases or eviction threats. The first involves due process issues. Tenants in USDA-funded housing have rights to appeal changes in rent. The right to appeal must also be included on the landlord's notices to tenants. If it is not included, the notices are invalid. With few USDA staff working during the shutdown, the appeal process can take a long time. Once the government re-opens, appeals staff will also be overwhelmed by a backlog of filings to consider. Tenants can stay in their homes throughout the appeal process. Second, he noted that advocates should review residents' leases carefully to see if the increase is allowed during the term of the lease for any reason besides a change in income or household size.
Residents in USDA rental housing who receive rent increase or eviction notices should contact their local Legal Aid office. In many cases, state and local law may also provide protections from rent increases or eviction. Most states have laws regarding how much notice tenants must be given for rent increases. Tenants should continue paying their portion of the rent throughout this process.
USDA's rental housing programs serve the most vulnerable people in our rural communities. These are mostly seniors, persons with disabilities and families with children. The median income for households receiving USDA rental assistance is only $11,000 a year, with many residents on fixed incomes from Social Security or disability payments. If the government shutdown continues into March, these households could be asked to pay more of their limited income for rent or face eviction. Compounding the problem, most rural communities have limited rental housing stock and homeless shelter resources.
If you are a Section 515 owner/manager, thanks for providing this great resource to rural Americans and remember that in every shutdown that came before, the government has made landlords whole. Please consider your tenant populations' vulnerabilities before deciding to take any adverse action.
The Republican leadership in the Senate can end the shutdown by passing the HUD and USDA spending bills already approved by the House. These are the same housing program levels approved by the Republican Senate in the last Congress.
If you are a renter, landlord or administrator affected by the government shutdown in any way, we urge you to contact your local representatives about the need to end this shutdown. It only takes a minute to use this easy to use form to send a message to your representatives.
Affordable Housing Online will continue to provide in-depth coverage of the shutdown. You can view a timeline of the most important events related to the shutdown here.
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On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the Manitoba Finance Minister, Stan Struthers, presented the province's 2012 Budget. The province plans to return to a balanced budget by 2014 and, therefore; contains a conservative spending plan, as well as revenue generating
tax measures. The following is a summary of the tax highlights from the 2012 Manitoba Budget.
No new personal income tax rate changes have been announced in this year's budget.
Dividend Tax Credit Rate: Effective for the 2012 and future taxation years, the tax credit on eligible dividends paid to shareholders by companies subject to the general corporate income tax rate will be decreased from11%to 8%. This rate reduction effectively increases Manitoba's eligible dividend rate for a top rate individual taxpayer to 32.26% and will apply retroactively to dividends paid after December 31, 2011.
No new corporate income tax rate changes have been announced in this year's budget. The current Manitoba provincial corporate income tax rate is 12.0% for general corporate income and nil for small businesses with active business income up to the small business limit of $400,000.
Data Processing Investment Tax Credit: A refundable corporate income tax credit will be established for property purchased or leased, after April 17, 2012, by an eligible corporation for use in Manitoba. The corporation must have a permanent establishment in Manitoba and its primary business activity, including the activities of its affiliates,must be data processing. The tax credit will be equal to 4% of the capital cost of new qualified property that is a building and 7% on the capital cost of new qualified property that is machinery or equipment. This tax credit will effectively offset the Manitoba sales tax on the qualified property.
Film and Video Production Tax Credit: Companies starting a film or video production after April 17, 2012,may now claim accommodation costs incurred and paid to a maximum of $250 per night per unit as eligible tangible property expenditures for purposes of calculating the cost-of-production tax credit.
Co-op Education and Apprenticeship Tax Credits: The Early-Level Apprentice Hiring Incentive will be enhanced to 15%of wages and salaries up to a maximum of $3,000 per year (currently 10% to a maximum of $2,000). Both the Advanced-Level Apprentice Hiring Incentive and the Journey persons Hiring Incentive will double to 10% of wages and salaries up to a maximum of $5,000. These enhancements are available to employers of apprentices who complete a level after 2012, and employers of journey persons who become newly certified after 2012. Also, an additional 5% tax credit will be available for employers who hire early-level apprentices who normally reside outside of Winnipeg and who normally report to an employer's office in rural and northern Manitoba.
The 3% Corporation Capital Tax on Financial Institutions is increased to 4%, commencing with taxation years ending after April 17, 2012.
Effective July 1, 2012, the following personal services will be taxable: spa treatments, non-medical skin and nail services, hair services (with the exception of haircuts that cost less than $50), tattooing and piercing. Also effective July 1, 2012, sales tax will be applied to prescribed insurance premiums under a contract of insurance, other than for health, accident or sickness, Autopac, or individual life insurance. This includes property and casualty insurance, group life insurance, trip cancellation insurance, baggage insurance, and land titles insurance.
Tobacco Tax: Effective midnight April 17, 2012, the rate per cigarette will increase from 22.5¢ to 25.0¢; the rate on fine-cut tobacco will increase from 21.5¢ to 24.0¢ per gram; and the rate on raw leaf tobacco will increase from 20.0¢ to 22.5¢ per gram.
Fuel Tax: Effective May 1, 2012, the fuel tax rate on unmarked gasoline and diesel fuel will increase from 11.5¢ per litre to 14.0¢ per litre; marked gasoline (farm fuel) will now be subject to a 3.0¢ per litre fuel tax rate.
Nutrient Management Tax Credit: Agricultural producers will be eligible for a new, refundable income tax credit equal to 10% of the capital cost of prescribed nutrient management equipment designed to meet water quality requirements. The assets must be acquired and available for use after April 17, 2012, and before 2016. Capital investments that qualify for the credit are environmentally sound systems installed for use in Manitoba that reduce the risk of nutrient transport of water and help to improve the water quality of Lake Winnipeg. Costs incurred and paid to acquire the system and make it operational are also included, such as engineering, design and installation costs. Both agribusiness corporations with a permanent establishment in Manitoba, and unincorporated individuals engaged in farming who are residents of Manitoba, are eligible for this support.
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Might as well I come up with my travel wish list and work towards it. Here you go;
India (Jun 2013)
As a yogi, it is a must-go for me since I started my yoga journey back in 2010. Going to deepen my yoga & meditation practice, culture and scenary.
Rishikesh, Mysore, Ladakh and Goa
Sri Lanka (Apr 24 2013 - May 11 2013)
Heard and seen so much beautiful stuff about Sri Lanka; brilliant teas, apparently diving here is good, and of course clothes - the best clothes in the world are from here.
Italy (Mar 2014)
This has been no 1 in my list since I started work - the food, wine, carbs, florencely scenery and the whole European thing. I am not a big history smart - so I am gonna stick with food for my stomach and my eyes. I want to travel around Italy and taste all the good food from the local trattoria and of course the wine.
Rome, Florence, Cingue Terre, Napoli, Amalfi
France (Mar 2014)
Pâtissière, only one thing that attracts me to France. I love french pastries and cakes and sweets. I get the exposure mostly from my dear friend Kris. I even had a dream to study pattissiere in Le Cordon Blue in Paris. I want to travel the wine route and capture all the beautiful France. Sipping a glass of red, having warm crusty bread dipped with evoo - heavenly!
Paris, Bordeaux, Dijon, Marseille
Spain (Mar 2014)
Tapas Tapas Tapas
I want to be wowed by the natural landscape, the northen light, and the countryside.
culture and culture and morrocon mint tea of course
I want to live here if possible. The food, the culture, the language, the countryside, the hotspring, and lots of love.
Kyushu, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa
A school time dream place that I want to visit - the blue and white architecture with blue sea and sunset. Romantic eh
Santorini, Zakynthos
my country and it is always be in me. I want to experience all the beautiful places in Indonesia and I can share with people around the world on its beauty. Of course the dive destination. I dream to retire in Bali, I do.
Yogjakarta, Bangka Belitung, Ambon
Cape Town
Africa but not the safari that I am attracted to. It's the culture, food and of course wineries. I was told it is very beautiful out there.
South America
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#MASTERCLASS with Maggie Vanderweit
Wrap & Rust Dyeing
September 16 @ 10:00 am - September 17 @ 4:00 pmDiscover the fascinating process of eco-friendly direct dyeing with natural botanical materials and rusty metal. Learn which plants are effective, how to use non-toxic mordants and rust and how to create organic, soft, complex, layered cloth to use in your textile art. A variety of finishing options will be explored and each piece created will be beautifully unique.
Friday – Wine & Cheese September 7-9pm @ artists' studio
Saturday & Sunday – September 16 &17 10am-4pm$265 +tx member $275 +tx non member ($15 kit fee payable direct to teacher at workshop)
Student material list supplied/ along with artists address for Fri wine & cheese on registration.
In textile shows across Canada and internationally, you will find the imaginative wall hangings of Maggie Vanderweit, created in her Stone Threads Textile Arts Studio, Fergus.
In this purposely designed space, with glass doors giving onto trees and the Grand River, Maggie chooses fabrics, paints them, dyes them and quilts on her simple domestic sewing machine.
"I am inspired by my spiritual beliefs about why we are here and what we are supposed to be doing while we are here, and I hope my work conveys wonder and joy. I find the whole process of working with textiles meditative and invigorating and I feel most blessed to be able to teach and create".