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Last year WTF wrote about the Police's penchant for making arrests in the full glare of publicity and with cameras around to record the occasion for posterity. Last week, they were at it again, this time calling at Sir Cliff Richard's Berkshire mansion with the BBC in tow and a BBC helicopter hovering above. Regular Readers will know that WTF hates helicopters with a passion, particularly the one despatched by ABC to fly over Robin Williams' house shortly after the announcement of his death. However, at least ABC's helicopter was not paid for by citizens obliged to fork out £145 50 for their TV licence. And it apologised. Sort of…
The whole thing was dodgy as hell. Sir Cliff was not in the UK and far from home. South Yorkshire Police were investigating an alleged offence against a young man at a Billy Graham rally in Sheffield in 1985. Sir Cliff had not even been interviewed, let alone arrested or charged but the BBC led their news broadcasts with the story, displaying endless aerial shots of his acreage and pictures of cops carrying out boxes of unidentified stuff various. Hundreds of thousands of Christians were fleeing from maniacs in Iraq wanting to decapitate them. Children were dying in Gaza. But that did not compare to the non-arrest of an ageing pop star WHO HAS NEVER MARRIED nudge, nudge, wink, wink. I mean, that's proper news isn't it?
Well actually, no, it isn't. The real story is the accommodation reached between the BBC and South Yorkshire Police (the Force that brought you the Hillsborough cover-up and the Battle of Orgreave where they beat the shit out of striking miners whilst pocketing fat overtime payments and then had to pay massive compensation for wrongful arrest) whereby the cops let themselves be bullied into letting the Beeb in on the raid "in return for delaying publication of any of the facts". WTF does not know if there are any facts or what they are or whether Sir Cliff has done anything wrong but his name has been tarnished in the name of a scoop without either interview or arrest. It is not for the BBC to strike tawdry deals with the Constabulary. Should there be sufficient evidence to charge Sir Cliff, let Justice take its course. Until then, the BBC should stop behaving like a cheap tabloid and report the news, not make it.
We move to the fashion disasters of the week, starting with actress Rosario Dawson at the premiere of Sin City – A Dame to Kill For, wearing Ermanno Scervino.
Yikes. The dress is so tight that there is both visible nipple activity and, worse, bulging belly button. This is what Catwoman would have worn in her Catwoman boudoir. Hear me roar……
Now we have former boxer Audley Harrison, a contestant on the new season of Celebrity Big Brother, wearing this remarkable creation.
Apparently, Audley last wore this suit 10 years ago. What possessed him to regurgitate it now is unclear but then, as Proverbs 26:11 has it, as a dog returneth to its vomit so a fool returneth to his folly. As for the shoes, WTF prefers not to speak of them as they are truly shocking.
WTF hates a onesie almost above all things and here is Cara Delevigne wearing a pepperoni pizza onesie. It is by Beloved and costs $99.
The woman in the village idiot hat and ghastly jeans is a friend of Cara's, presumably required to act as her human guide dog. The pepperoni motifs are like large suppurating wounds as if someone had set about Cara with an electric saw. Frankly, it is downright disturbing. If this does not turn you into a vegan, nothing will. Meanwhile, Cara's one-figured gesture can best be described as uncouth, even if directed at her stylist.
This week's It's Got To Go is about nauseating new-speak. WTF has long hated the use of the phrases "journey", (this week, the Daily Mail referred to someone being on "a weight loss journey") and "community" as in "the trainspotting community". Now there is a new nonsense – "experience" as in the announcement at the end of a recent flight "we hope you have enjoyed your Virgin Atlantic Experience". What does it mean? Do you go to Pret A Manger and enjoy your BLT Experience? Do you go to the loo and enjoy your Micturition Experience? It's Got To Go…..
Champion golfer Rory McIlroy turned up at Manchester United's first game of the season (They lost. Just saying.) to show off his US Masters Trophy. But what the hell was he wearing?
This must be one of the worst suits WTF has ever seen, the felony compounded by pairing it with a blue tie, red socks and what appear to be black Hush Puppies. Let us pray that no money changed hands because it makes him look like Mr Toad.
Jumpsuits are all the rage, it seems. WTF has a deep suspicion of jumpsuits and here are three particularly noxious examples confirming her prejudice. First up is former supermodel Tyra Banks wearing Alon Livné.
The bra beneath the perspex vizor, like on a motorcycle helmet, is perplexing. No fuck it, the whole thing is perplexing. WTF is particularly exercised about the sharp pointy thing at Tyra's shoulder which, in her humble opinion, constitutes a dangerous weapon. You would be well advised not to nuzzle her shoulder, she could take your eye out….
And then there is the terrible Kim Kardashian wearing Chinese designer Yiqing Yin. Yes, Readers, you keep being promised that Kim has been banned from these pages but how could this be ignored? Be fair….
WTF has two questions. First, how does this stay on? And second, why is Kim's décolletage so lopsided? There seems to have been a landslip as one plastic globe is fully 4 inches lower than the other.
And finally we have Kim's pregnant sister Kourtney Kardashian wearing this lacy thing by Made For Pearl. It could be yours for £262, but only if you are completely insane.
Why is this even happening? These are basically lacy long-johns with tits galore, designed for someone a foot taller and insanely tight around the crotch, thus falling into the category of clothing WTF has christened Call For the Canesten.
OK Readers that's your lot for this week. Keep your comments coming in as well as your suggestions for It's Got To Go and let us meet again next Friday. Be good x


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Outrage over a porno shot at Dutch theme park Walibi
Dutch theme park Walibi Holland recently reached a new audience, though not necessarily one the park is pleased with. A 28 minute long video of a couple secretly having sex on a number of Walibi rides was posted on Flemish porn site Vurig Vlaanderen. Walibi Holland is considering legal steps, the Telegraaf reports.
The video shows the couple having sex on the Crazy River and the Ferris wheel, among others.
Walibi Holland called the video "completely inappropriate and prohibited", a spokesperson said to Loopings.com. "We are currently examining what legal action we can take against these guests."

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Documenting Trauma: Comics and the Politics of Memory
The TORCH Comics and Graphic Novels network are hosting a symposium on 'Documenting Trauma: Comics and the Politics of Memory'. With talks from comics artist Nicola Streeten and comics critic Hillary Chute, this symposium will address the following questions: why have so many comics and other graphic narratives, the production and publication of which has exploded in recent years, been framed as memoirs or non-fictional documentaries of traumatic events? Is there a relationship between the comics form, as distinct from film and written narrative through its inclusion of multiple visual panels, and the remembrance and recovery of trauma? How do the interpretive demands made by these disjointed formal attributes impinge on readers of comics and shape their relationship to historical traumatic events?
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed that 17 people have now died from a bacterial infection that has so far affected 54 patients, yet the source of the outbreak remains unknown. While there is nothing mysterious about the identity of the microbe responsible for the deaths, the extent of the current situation is unprecedented, and massively surpasses all previous outbreaks involving this particular microorganism.
Named after the scientist who first discovered the bacteria in the 1950s, Elizabethkingia anophelis is a common microbe that is found in soil and water. While most people who come into contact with the microbe suffer no ill effects, those with weak immune systems can become ill, as the bacteria colonizes their respiratory tract, leading to conditions such as pneumonia.
For this reason, it is most dangerous to very old or very young people, and is most commonly associated with meningitis in newborn babies. It can also pose a threat to those suffering from other conditions such as cancer, which could compromise the strength of their immune system.
Until now, the majority of known outbreaks had been very limited, often affecting only two or three individuals within a very narrow geographical area. Usually these stem from a nearby source where the bacteria has become concentrated, such as a sink or faucet.
However, the current outbreak has claimed victims from 12 different Wisconsin counties, with one case being reported in Michigan. All those infected are reported to be over the age of 65, and suffering from at least one other major health condition – which may explain their susceptibility to the bacteria.
"At this time, the source of these infections is unknown and the Department is working diligently to contain this outbreak," the DHS said in their statement.
Since the situation began in early November last year, the DHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been working to identify the precise strain of the bacteria responsible for the outbreak, and have found all samples to be genetically identical. This would appear to suggest that there is a single source, which makes the widespread nature of the outbreak even more puzzling.
Health officials are currently treating victims using a range of antibiotics, although success is largely dependent upon how early the infection is detected. In the meantime, CDC officials are interviewing patients and their relatives in order to try and pinpoint the source of the infection and determine how so many people from across the state came into contact with it.


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The next sentence you are about to read might sound like a movie idea conjured up from the depths of oddball film star Nicolas Cage's psyche: Professional treasure hunter, armed with a map from outer space, sets out to unearth hundreds of shipwrecks around the world—and finds a centuries-old artifact that just might be Christopher Columbus's anchor.
Real life beat you to it, Mr. Cage: This actually happened.
That treasure hunter is Darrell Miklos, and a new Discovery docu-series, Cooper's Treasure (Tuesdays at 10 p.m.), has been following him as he searches for underwater treasure, guided by the ghost of his dear friend, the late NASA astronaut Gordon "Gordo" Cooper.
In the 1960s, Cooper was one of NASA's original space pioneers—the youngest of the "Original Seven" astronauts, the first to sleep in space, and the last American to make a solo trip to space. On one of his missions, Cooper was using long-range detection equipment to search for nuclear sites when he claimed he noticed a series of anomalies—dark patches that showed up on photos he took of Earth. He believed they were shipwrecks.
He spent decades tracking the coordinates on his space map against known shipwreck sites. Cooper died in 2004, but not before bestowing hundreds of documents upon his longtime friend, Miklos, who set off with Discovery cameras in tow to find out if that map from space would lead to buried treasure.
It did.
Two days ago, Discovery leaked a 30-second clip of an upcoming episode with an extraordinary reveal: Miklos and his crew believe they may have found an anchor that belonged to one of Columbus's ships that sailed between Spain and the New World.
"As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was: an early 1500s anchor. I knew in my mind that we were onto something so historically significant, just by the first line of site," Miklos tells Newsweek in his first interview about the discovery. "A lot of four-letter words came out of my mouth. I was shaking… And the beauty of [the anchor] laying there. It looked so elegant and ladylike to me. It seemed so fragile. There was something tender about that anchor."
Miklos and his crew were searching off the coast of Turks and Caicos when they discovered the 1,200- to 1,500-pound bower anchor resting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. They quickly set out to verify their discovery. Miklos says the size of the anchor and details about its shape and design line up with other ships from the Columbus era. "If you think of the early Colonial period, there was only one group of people out there: Columbus, the Pinzon brothers, and the Columbus fleet," he says. Miklos also thinks the anchor met a violent end—the crown was bent and the anchor ring was broken, suggesting it was detached from its ship during a storm. (He tells the story of a ship that Martin Alonso Pinzon, one of the Pinzon brothers who voyaged with Columbus, supposedly tried salvaging along that very route in the early 1500s.)
"The importance of the anchor…is its age and nationality," says Jim Sinclair, a consulting archaeologist on the show. "The anchor has all of the attributes or characteristics that early period Spanish ships of exploration carried. While it is impossible to say this is from any particular ship, it remains a tantalizing clue and a possible link to Columbus and the Pinzon brothers."
Now, Miklos is focused on proving the provenance of his anchor. "They didn't build these things with stamps on them that say, 'Built by Columbus,'" he says. "We're still assessing the area to see if we can find other wreckage, and the more you find from that period, the more substantial evidence you have. But everything we've seen thus far, I truly believe the anchor comes from one of the ships in Columbus's fleet."
He's already found pottery shards believed to be an olive jar painted with indigo paint and a Majorcan pot, both of Spanish origin, that can be used to date the wreck to the Columbus era. Several iron and bronze spikes found nearby also help date the materials to Columbus-era ships. This summer, Miklos heads back to Turks and Caicos to see what else he can find in that vast underwater cemetery.
"If we continue our search along that trail, I believe we stand a very good chance of finding shipwreck material related to that anchor," he says. "That's what we're hoping for: something momentous. That's the point of finding anchors, they're like underwater arrows, pointing in the direction of that lost ship."
Miklos's father, Roger, also is a treasure hunter, and in the early 1980s he claimed he'd found the Pinta, one of the three ships in Columbus's first voyage. But the discovery, near the Bahamas, was controversial. Even his own son now doubts it. " I do believe that the wreckage and material he found probably comes from that same era. I won't say it is the Pinta—I don't believe that it is," Darrell says. "I don't want to follow my dad's footsteps. I want to make a substantive discovery done in my own way—a proper way, utilizing scientific methodologies everyone can respect. This is not 'Miklos the Sequel.' This is 'Cooper's Treasure.' It's me on a quest to find what it is Gordon sent me out there for."
Miklos was a boy when he started hanging out with Cooper, and over time they developed a close friendship (and mentorship), despite their 36-year age difference. "I remember the way he talked: his pregnant pauses, his mild manner. You'd think someone so mild-mannered wouldn't be a superhero, but he truly is a superhero. He's an incredible human being, and I miss talking with him probably more than anybody can imagine. I met his daughter recently. Oh, it was emotional for me. She looks so much like her dad… She said, 'I know why my dad picked you. You're the right one for the job.'"
Miklos says it would take him 1,000 years to investigate all 60 anomalies on Cooper's treasure map if he only had one crew. If he had 50 boats, he'd need 50 years. "I hear Gordon all the time in the back of my head: 'You're on the right trail!'"


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Well this is a shocker - not the message but the messenger.
Madison's public schools are bleeding students to surrounding districts - particularly Verona, Monona, McFarland and Middleton - because parents want to escape the Madison schools' drug abuse, violence, gangs and negative peer pressure.
During the last school year (2008-09), 456 students left the district while only 168 sought to get in under the open enrollment process, which allows parents to send their children to schools outside of their school district of residence. That is a 3-1 ratio of students escaping compared to those sending their children in. It's all the more impressive when one factors that these parents must pay the transportation costs.
Those free-market decisions are costing the Madison School District $6,225 for each kid lost to other schools.
The Madison district did a survey - congratulations to new Superintendent Dan Nerad - and found that 61 percent cited classroom chaos and crime as the reason they pulled their kids. In other words: no discipline!
I'm serious folks, if the only thing that school taught was discipline, that school would be a success. You cannot learn, you cannot read, you cannot play a decent game of hoops without learning discipline. It is other-directed. It delays gratification towards attaining a larger goal at some future date. It is the foundation of success.
Those of us who know what is going on in Toki Middle School here on the southwest side could have predicted that. In fact, Toki leads the pack in student flight (I am told by someone who has closely examined the numbers). The only shocker is that this story is being reported in today's on-line The Capital Times.
A parent whose sixth- and ninth-grade children transferred to the Verona Area School District wrote that the poverty level in the Madison district has increased so dramatically that it's affecting what is offered to students. Inappropriate behaviors have become "the norm," robbing teaching time, which means less focus on learning, the parent wrote.
"We had an interest in knowing ideas from people that had made the decision for open enrollment," Nerad says. "We are attempting to learn from those experiences to see if there are some things as a school district that we can constructively do to address those concerns."
Nerad and the school board have been invited to the Wednesday, August 26, "Neighborhoods Restoring Safety" meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at Falk Elementary School, 6323 Woodington Way.
The Capital Times article is also worth reading for the many comments posted after the article. This one is typical:
I've only got experience in one middle school -Toki - but yeah, there's no way I'd put my kid in a Madison public school. Bad administrators, too many bad teachers, a teachers union that sucks funds into salaries for teachers and out of facilities and programming, a district that spends more time/energy denying the presence of gangs/drugs/violence than working to fix it. Of course, none of these problems are limited to Madison, this is stuff that every school in the nation faces, but in Madison the district is ignoring the problems. We need better security, better teacher/admin accountability, better curriculum, etc etc etc. We have teachers and staff hiding in their rooms while hallways descend into violent anarchy. We've got principals who sit in their offices, detached so much from their surroundings that faculty and staff no longer bother to request assistance. We've got a district that, after receiving massive complaints from teachers/staff about at least one school's safety situation, sat back and did nothing meaningful. ...
Parents, did you know you can transfer your children under open enrollment? Get the forms on the Department of Public Instruction website.
Madame Konkel backs Section 8
I have written repeatedly that we cannot solve our crime and deteriorating quality of life issues here in Madison without solving the Progressive Dane problem. Sure enough, Brenda Konkel supports Section 8 housing vouchers. Why not, she is the same Progressive Dane doyenne who championed the "right" of vagrants to piss ever so publicly. Despoiling our human environment seems to be the Madame's speciality. Brenda got this exposure on WISC TV-3:
"(Section 8 renters are) a protected class, just like being a woman, or your race, or your ethnicity and all of the other protected classes. So a landlord can not make a decision to rent to you because of the fact that you receive Section 8," said Brenda Konkel of the Tenant Resource Center.
"... there are more Section 8 renters out there looking and I think they're running into more discrimination than they had in the last few years," said Konkel. "I'm also concerned because I see the folks in Meadowood and Allied Drive and some landlords who are a little bit more political and a little more organized are starting to say, 'We're not going to rent to people on Section 8,' and they're linking that to crime."
I've already reported that county ordinance prohibits discriminating against "legal sources of income." I'll bet when that was enacted few understood the implications of that benign-sounding phrase. (That's why the 1,000-page "health reform" bills - note the plural - are so troublesome. The devil is in the details.)
Don't just read Channel 3's story. Be sure to read the on-line comments. In fact, the Internet, with this feature, has revolutionized "journalism" by allowing real people to correct the mainstream news media's unrelenting liberal perspective. Here's a sampling from the Brenda Section 8 story:
- I think Konkel should buy a building and rent it out solely to Section 8. She can then see how much money and time it takes to clean up after their departure. This is not true for the people that really need it, IE handicapped, disabled, elderly. The problem is that its not policed properly.
- You think I am going to rent to Section 8? Hell no I'm not. When the Gov't starts paying my taxes, fixes my damage caused by these tenants, and gives me good meds for all the headaches, that's when I will rent to these people.
- Time limit on Section 8 AND Welfare!!! When it was created it was called "relief". You worked your way out of the temporary relief. Now (it) is learned helplessness (as a) way of life. And Madison is infested.
- I lived in a quiet, old neighborhood in Sun Prairie until the 2-flat house next door was purchased by a well known Madison landlord who is really nothing but a slum lord. She constantly rents to Section 8 people. Because of her, our quiet neighborhood was plagued by drug users, prostitution and violence.
- I had bad experiences with Section 8 renters. All of them were drug users, had police calls almost daily at their apartments. I almost lost one of my property due to all criminal activities related to section 8 tenants. They are the worst. ... I would kill myself before I would ever rent to a section 8 again.
This landlord offered helpful advice:
Plenty of ways to keep the Section 8s out of units. .... Just keep using creative ways to dodge them and you'll get a good renter in there soon enough. It may hurt your pockets some initially, but it'll definitely payoff in the long run.
Hey, Stu Levitan: maybe you should take a page from Dan Nerad and do a survey!
Short takes:
- Hey, let's get the Armadillo going in Madison. Let's see one of these babies sittin' outside some Section 8 slumlord's apartment!
- I am honored but not humbled to be named one of Madison's Favorites in the Isthmus Annual Manual, now on newsstands everywhere. I tied for third place with Emily Mills, who claims to be my daughter. Taking first was Nichole Fromm and JonMichael Rasmus for Eating in Madison A to Z. (I've got to run some recipes, apparently.) Taking second is the very well done (for a liberal site) Caffeinated Politics written by Deke Rivers who himself is written by Gregory Humphrey.
- Seriously, folks, where else can you get reliably conservative local news and commentary outside the airwaves of Miss Vicki and Mitch Henck? Blaska's Blog: Brain Food for the Muscular Intellect!


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GCC Solar Equipment Market to Reach $8,852.5 Million by 2022, Acwa Power, Masdar, TKS, Solar Companies Along with Other Local Companies to be Key Market Players - 6Wresearch
Growing energy requirements, infrastructure development, decrease in global oil prices along with the increased focus on renewable sources especially solar energy are some of the key factors that would spur the demand for solar equipment in the GCC region.
According to 6Wresearch, GCC Solar Equipment Market is projected to reach $8,852.5 Million by 2022. The market for solar equipment in the GCC region has registered growth in the last few years due to growing awareness and initiatives taken by the governments to promote power generation from solar power. During the forecast period, the market for solar equipment is anticipated to rise owing to the renewable energy targets of various GCC countries.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, in the GCC region major revenue share in the overall market is taken by the equipment used in Solar PV plant as compared to the equipment used in Solar CSP plants. Even though the capacity of plants made from Solar CSP technologies is higher, but the ease of usage and considerably lower pricing are driving its market.
"At present, the majority of energy generated in the region is from the oil and natural gas; however, with growing environmental concerns and reducing solar equipment prices, the market for GCC solar equipment would record growth over the next six years," Ravi further added.
According to Anuj Sharma, Research Associate, Research and Consulting, 6Wresearch, "GCC solar equipment market is majorly led by countries such as UAE and Saudi Arabia, wherein in 2015 majority of the market revenues were generated from Saudi Arabia due to significant initiatives taken by the government in the areas of installation of PV plants."
"In the coming years, UAE is exhibited to lead due to projects such as the 800 MW project which was given to the consortium of Masdar, Gransolar and FRV and DEWA Shuaa solar PV plant along with the Sweihan solar project in Abu Dhabi.
Further, Oman and UAE have introduced plans to encourage solar rooftop projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors." Anuj Concluded
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FARO's HoloBuilder™ Construction Progress Management Solution Gains Widespread Adoption
—1 Year Post Acquisition, GOLDBECK 'Enterprise' Agreement Represents Textbook Example—
LAKE MARY, Fla., June 23, 2022 /CNW/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today formally recognized the #Enterprise agreement by GOLDBECK to deploy FARO's HoloBuilder Construction Progress Management solution enterprise-wide as indicative of the healthy market adoption of HoloBuilder following the company's acquisition by FARO in June of 2021, which enabled the industry's first end-to-end #DigitalReality solution.
Utilizing 360° photo capture technology, HoloBuilder enables a quick, easy, and efficient way to manage project progress and capture large amounts of visual information that becomes instantly accessible from anywhere. Integrations with best-in-class 360° cameras and third-party software tools make the #ConstructionTechnology easy to adopt and implement across global construction teams.
GOLDBECK made the decision to roll out HoloBuilder organization-wide (ie., Enterprise agreement) after utilizing the platform on major construction projects. With HoloBuilder, GOLDBECK's more than 10,000 employees benefit from digital solutions not only in the office but on the jobsite. Site managers use the platform to track and document construction work with precision, linking 360° photos of the site to the digital building plans, sorting them by location and time, and storing them securely in the cloud.
"We are thrilled that GOLDBECK made our enterprise solution available to their entire organization," said Brian Kelly, Vice President of HoloBuilder at FARO. "As we celebrate the anniversary of joining forces with FARO, we've made remarkable progress toward empowering construction professionals with the solutions they need to increase project efficiency. GOLDBECK is a textbook example of a global firm realizing the full potential and competitive advantage of using both high-accuracy 3D laser scanning through FARO as well as real-time 2D 360° photo capture and remote collaboration with HoloBuilder."
"Digitalization utilizing HoloBuilder makes it much easier to document and manage construction progress whereby our site managers and everyone involved in planning can collect, evaluate, and work with the data better," added Sina Schliestedt, Teamlead BIM at GOLDBECK.
In the year since the FARO acquisition, HoloBuilder has continued to enhance its offerings, releasing significant new features including Premium Analytics, HoloBuilder API, and SnapShots. The extensive functionality of Premium Analytics empowers technology and operations leadership to benchmark projects, users, and usage on an enterprise level. The flexible API allows users to remove data silos by connecting HoloBuilder to internal tools to unleash the full potential of virtual jobsites. Shareable SnapShots allow users to select and share specific photos of a project with select stakeholders. The combination of these powerful new tools continues to drive strong industry demand for HoloBuilder.
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In the wake of this year's outrageously contentious election season, Google trends recorded a spike in searches for "Friendsgiving."
Instead of having to talk politics or religion with that opinionated parent, aunt or uncle over Thanksgiving dinner, many folks are rejecting family for friends on turkey day. Why risk having an argument ruin Thanksgiving anyway?
Of course, there's nothing wrong with having friends over to celebrate Thanksgiving. But we ought not run from tough conversations about things that matter—at Thanksgiving or any time of year.
Tough conversations don't have to be a disaster, even if they do touch on controversial topics. You know, topics like, oh, I don't know, same-sex "marriage," immigration, the ongoing validity of the electoral college, or even worse, the Dallas Cowboys.
As I've said before on BreakPoint, the key to civil, interesting, and productive conversations is asking good questions. By asking questions and engaging in answers, monologues become dialogues, surface-level discussions can go deeper, and closed minds might even open a little bit.
Here are six questions I've found extremely helpful for creating good conversation about what matters:
First, What do you mean by that? The battle of ideas is always the battle over the definition of words. So it's vital in any conversation to clarify the terms that are being used. For example, a very important thing to clarify about whether Christians should support same-sex marriage is the definition of marriage—and the nature of marriage. So when the topic comes up, say, "Hold on, before we go too far into what kind of unions should be considered marriage, what do you mean by marriage?" Often, when it comes to these crucial issues, we're using the same vocabulary as those with whom we disagree, but not the same dictionary.
Here's a second question: How do you know that's true? Too often, assertions are mistaken for arguments. There's a vast difference between the two. An assertion is a definitive statement made about the nature of reality. An argument is presented to back up an assertion. By asking that question "how do you know that's true?" you'll move the conversation beyond two people merely asserting what they believe to why those assertions should be taken seriously in the first place.
Of course, if you ask someone making an assertion this question, be ready to be asked that question when you make an assertion. But that's okay—we have reasons for our faith that we can share. Our moral convictions make sense, and we should be ready to make the case for them whenever we get the chance.
Here's a third question: Where did you get this information? Once arguments are offered, it's important to ensure the arguments are valid. For example, news reports love to shout that same-sex parents are better parents than straight couples—a talking point that's based on very limited studies, while other studies suggest the exact opposite.
The fourth question: How did you come to this conclusion? Behind the person you're talking with and his or her convictions, is a story, a personal story. If you know that story, it may make more sense why they don't find your views plausible. Plus, it'll help you remember the person you're talking with is a real, image-of-God bearing person.
The final two questions: What if you're wrong? and What if you're right? Ideas have consequences. Follow your guests' positions to their logical conclusion.
Oh, and tomorrow at the dinner table, to get off to a good start, here's a seventh question, one of the most important that we can ask: For what are we thankful?
I can tell you right now that all of us at the Colson Center are thankful for the privilege we have to offer BreakPoint every day. And we're thankful for the radio stations that make it possible. And of course, for all of you who listen, who support us, who pray for us, who write us, and who share BreakPoint with friends and families.
So from all of us at the Colson Center, Happy Thanksgiving.
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Bruce Willis fans got their first glimpse of his baby daughter Mabel Ray today. Willis' wife, Emma Heming, posted a photo of the action star cradling their new baby on Twitter this afternoon. She captioned the image, "Daddy and Mabel cracking each other up."
Johnny Depp has shot down rumors that he and longtime love Vanessa Paradis have split. The "Dark Shadows" told The Sun in an interview released today, "The rumors are not true. They are absolutely not true. No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite. I can't say enough about it not being over."
Emma Stone is inciting the ire of Ryan Gosling's rapid female fan base today. In the first trailer for the period film "The Gangster Squad," Stone is shown in a sexy romp with Gosling. Stone also played Gosling's lover last year in the film "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Conan O'Brien will appear on "Late Night with David Letterman" on May 17, CBS announced today. It will be his first appearance on the show in 13 years, New York magazine reports.
Jon Hamm sat down to answer five relationship questions posed by the teenage readers of Rookie Magazine in a YouTube video going viral today. Looking very un-Don Draper in a t-shirt and five o'clock shadow, Hamm assures young readers that, yes, guys get as nervous as girls when it comes to talking to someone they have a crush on.


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I had the opportunity recently to sit in a room and hear from a very impressive young lady (I can say "young lady" since I am now in the later half of my 40's). Her name was Kim Hess……and she has been pursuing adventure for most of her life. Kim is seeking to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, which is climbing the highest peak on all 7 continents and travelling to the North Pole and South Pole. This feat has been achieved by less than 60 people in the world, and only 12 of them have been women. Considering we have around 7 billion people on earth, that is an infinitesimally small number. Kim has climbed six of those 7 peaks so far.
Her first major peak was Aconcagua, South America's tallest mountain (standing at 22,841 ft). She was just 25 years old when she attempted this feat. Her team included 17 men who all doubted her ability to succeed and were concerned about her being on the trip. But succeed she did. In fact, she was the first one to summit from the group. She has since become personal friends with all 17 of those team members, and all have since apologized to her for doubting her abilities.
Her first attempt up Mt. Everest in 2015 was cut short by a devastating earthquake that caused a series of avalanches and left 18 hikers dead. What started as a quest for glory ended as a rescue mission and desperate search for survivors. It took over two weeks to get down from the mountain and evacuate from the country. After a year of recovery, reflection, and re-commitment, she once again faced Everest. It took nine weeks to hike to the summit of Mt. Everest. Much of that time is spent acclimating one's body to the stratospheric altitude. When she reached the South summit she was blessed with the sight of the full moon on one side of the mountain and the sun gently rising on the other side.
She continues to conquer other mountains, conquer her own internal fears and limitations, and defy those who have doubted her in past or judged her ability because she is a woman. I have no doubt that she will place her name among the elite list of members who have accomplished the Explorer's Grand Slam. As the father of a teenage daughter, she is an inspiration to me for what ANY person in this world can accomplish……regardless of gender, age, or any other perceived limitation.
To learn more about Kim Hess, or to support her in her Grand Slam efforts (these excursions can cost between $5,000 and $130,000 per trip), visit her website at http://www.kimhessclimbs.com/.


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When done right swine farming can be very productive and can being some good profits as well.
But it is very important that you really know what you are doing when starting out reason being you may easily make costly errors. So make sure you get the right information and guidelines that can be found in this article.
>>> Click here for a complete guide to pig farming…
When beginning pig farming you should first plan on where you want your swines to call home. For pig housing you should construct a well ventilated swine pen which is spacious as well. You should place your pig pen in a flat place that is free from mud that can being insects.
Your pig pen should be adequate to accommodate all of your pigs and should be comfortable to your pigs as well. To make it comfortable you can install hog wire plus concrete slabs. The fence should be buried six inches deep in the ground so that the pigs don't dig under it. Concrete slabs will make sure that the floor is proper and easy to clean.
To absorb odors that the pigs produce you can put hay plus straws on the floor. You may also design parts in the house where your pigs can feed, rest and relieve themselves. A nice roofing is necessary as well to protect your swine from extreme weather like heat and rainfall.
After you have designed a pig pen you then go ahead in choosing the right pig breed for your project. This must be done carefully. Make sure that you purchase your pigs from a seller who knows what are high quality pigs and what are mediocre breeds.
Once your swine are in their houses all you have to do is take good care of them. You can do this by providing them with food plus clean water everyday. Keep in mind to clean the pen every once in a while to ensure that bacteria doesn't grow in the pen. A proper pig will produce quality meat thus giving you more income.
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Disoriented pilot confesses to landing at wrong airport
Jan. 8, 2014, Wichita, Kan. - One of the pilots of a Boeing 747 that landed at the wrong airport in Kansas in November wasn't sure they were landing at the right place, according a trade publication that obtained a copy of a training video that described what happened.
January 8, 2014 By The Associated Press
The training video was produced by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings,
which employed the pilots, and was obtained by Aviation International
News. Atlas confirmed the accuracy of the AIN report on Tuesday but
declined to provide the video to The Associated Press.
The Atlas pilots were flying a modified Boeing 747 called
the "Dreamlifter," used to haul large sections of Boeing's new 787. They
were aiming to land at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, which is
near a facility that makes portions of the 787. Instead, they landed at
Col. James Jabara airport, 9 miles away.
AIN reported late Monday that an
Atlas executive on the crew training video says the co-pilot's flight
display had intermittent issues earlier in the flight, causing the
pilots to be skeptical about the reliability of the plane's automation.
So although they were using the
plane's instruments to guide them to McConnell, the flying pilot
abandoned that approach and flew visually after spotting a brightly-lit
runway slightly to his left.
The pilot disconnected the autopilot and
descended more rapidly toward that runway. The other pilot, who wasn't
flying, "was uncertain about the runway's identity, but remained
silent," according to AIN's description of the video.
The plane landed safely and flew the next day to its intended destination.
The incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Margaret is a local entrepreneur and cabinet maker having enjoyed 20 years experience in the manufacturing industry. Her passion comes from the support of her husband Gulam and her 3 children. Margaret opened her own company, CTR Manufacturing, in the middle of the recession in 2009 offering kitchen carcasses to the trade. A couple of years later she expanded by opening a second company, Grand Designs Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd, and has gone from strength to strength in the interim. Having been an apprentice cabinet maker herself in her teens Margaret is a strong advocate for apprenticeships in Ireland, "I personally support apprenticeships and believe they are a great start in life". In 2017, Margaret was nominated and accepted as Ambassador for Apprenticeships in Ireland. This led to the LYIT asking Margaret to travel to Brussels earlier this year to represent Ireland for the Apprentice Alliance program throughout Europe and will travel to Vienna in November as Ireland's representative for the vocational skills week at the request of the European Commission.
Margaret has also won numerous awards both locally and nationally for her foresight and perseverance in business including Business Woman of the Year, Woman of Vision, Best Start up Company and Business Excellence.
Grand Designs Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd was established in 2011 and has since grown from strength to strength earning a reputation for quality, reliability and after sales. Our premises on the Termonfeckin Road in Drogheda houses our factory-showroom where we design and manufacture an extensive range of bespoke kitchen, bedroom and lounge furniture. Most recently we have branched into complete home refurbishments transforming your home or property from top to bottom. We have a full team of qualified, specialist cabinet makers and fitters and a full spectrum of trade subcontractors including plumbers, electricians and tilers allowing us to manage your project from the initial concept to the complete finished result.


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This is a first for MuscleHack!
I'm VERY excited to announce that I want to conduct an online experiment, the goal of which is to increase the size of your arms by at least a half an inch in 1 week!
EDIT: The Results Are In! Go Here https://musclehack.com/the-arms-blast-experiment-the-results/
Since the beginning of summer '09 I've been busy researching behind the scenes. I've come to some potentially powerful theoretical conclusions and need volunteers to see how they translate into the real world.
While I won't spend time right now explaining the theory or WHY I'm asking you to do this or that, I will detail the full protocol to those suitable candidates.
You'll actually be doing less work in terms of time, but with crazy intensity in terms of effort! You are going to absolutely blitz your arms in a micro-workout!
The workout will be super-short but will be the most intense arm-day of your life!
Please note that your body will want to stop short of the intensity I will recommend. You will HAVE to use your mind to overcome this obstacle.
Is half an inch in a week a lofty goal? Sure it is. But there's a pertinent saying here…
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars
So let's aim high and see where it gets us. It's an experiment after all.
Here's how it's going to go down…
I want about 20-30 people for this experiment. Suitable candidates must…
* Know what training to REAL failure is and already do this on a regular basis.
* Be prepared to take next week OFF training (except for the arm training itself). This current week (commencing Monday 16 November 2009) will be your last week of regular training. Next week you will train 1 day only – the arm workout I will give you.
* Be on a bulking cycle i.e. not currently cutting.
* Have a tape measure or myotape and be prepared to take daily arm measurements.
* Must own or have access to the following equipment:
– Floor pulley i.e. a machine with a pulley on the bottom of the frame, mostly used for cable rows =>
– Preferably, the following attachment: Stirrup cable attachment =>
– Barbell/Dumbbells
* Be willing to do what I say i.e. there may be temptation to do more or less than what I recommend. To find out whether or not this protocol works as effectively as I think it might, you need to stick to the program as designed.
* A positive attitude and an ability to self-motivate yourself is always nice too 😉
So the first step is to register your interest if you meet the above criteria.
Age, gender, training experience etc. aren't deciding factors. I want enthusiasm, passion and a willingness to REALLY go for it.
I've created a thread at the forum for you to register interest. Tell me a little bit about yourself if you can. And PLEASE don't be disappointed if you don't get picked.
Go here… https://www.bodybuildingforum.ie/personal-development/the-arm-blast-experiment-t1351.html
When I've got the spots filled I'll be in touch with the program. I'll probably create a separate forum for us or something like that to stay in touch.
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- From: Leif Halvard Silli <firstname.lastname@example.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:45:58 +0100
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I don't how many occurences of the STRIKE elements -  and <S> - Google can reveal, if such a thing has any relationsship to this. But semantically, if the case can be made for the underline element - as has recently been done - then it can also be made for the STRIKE element. The strike element cannot be replaced by the DEL element. The DEL element is for marking up document revisions. According to the draft: «The del element represents a removal from the document.» Wheras the STRIKE element in fact represent an addition: the very strike itself. Usecases: In a time when more and more is moving to «web format», we for instance need to be able to translate documents (from one human language to another) e.g. using some kind of «Web word processor»to do so. And what do translators find in paper documents? Text that has been striked over, is not uncommon. Another usecase is «webification» of paper files and documents. Eg, think intelligence services files ;-). I don't understand what the motivation for removing the strike element could possibly be? For instance, a mark-up like I liked is entirely possible. I don't know how an AT reader treats the STRIKE element. But it should of course be able to inform the user that the text has ben striked over - just as someone reading a text in front of an audience would inform the listeners during the reading, if some part of the text has become striked over. STRIKE is not just about achieving a stylistic effect - or without relevance to AT users. On the contrary, the STRIKE element instead of a SPAN with a a strike-through decoration, could be especially helpful for AT users. Some referenes to arguments in favour of STRIKE from 2007: Rob Burns: http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-html/2007Aug/1206.html Murray Maloney: http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-html/2007May/0849.html -- leif halvard silli
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It's report card week for the House GOP's Obamacare replacement plan, as the Congressional Budget Office is set to release its analysis of the American Health Care Act. Republicans are bracing for some bad news, as the estimate is expected to show significant negative budgetary impact. A deficit boost would test the loyalties of House conservatives and fiscal hawks, who are already no big fans of the bill, and increase the tensions in the fractured Republican conference. It could also derail the bill under technical rules in the Senate. The White House and some Republicans have worked to try to lesson the impact of the "score" by trying to undermine the nonpartisan, independent agency. But the current director was backed by Republicans.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer continued the Administration's efforts to discredit institutions Friday, as he addressed Trump's frequent campaign condemnation of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobless numbers after touting Friday's positive report. "I talked to the president prior to this and he said to quote him very clearly: 'They may have been phony in the past, but it's very real now,'" Spicer said.
Trump to host Xi at Mar-a-Lago. The truth about the "Trump bump." And Conway claims "microwave" surveillance.
Here are your must reads:
Must Reads
House Conservatives Are Warming Up to the Obamacare Replacement
But the bill faces a turbulent road ahead [TIME]
Manufacturers Say They're Already Seeing a 'Trump Bump.' But It's Not That Simple
Much of the growth has been years in the making [TIME]
Republicans Brace for Downbeat CBO Analysis of Health Bill
Estimate could doom bill in Congress [Associated Press]
Want to Keep the President at Bay? Two Consultants Have an Inside Track
Drain the… [New York Times]
Trump's Pushing Deals, But His 'Surround-Sound' Political Group Isn't
Halfway through the president's first 100 days, the group launched to boost his agenda has been mostly absent. Now others are considering stepping in. [Politico]
Trump Lets Key Offices Gather Dust Amid 'Slowest Transition in Decades'
Delays impact his ability to shape policy [New York Times]
Sound Off
"I'm not inspector gadget. I don't believe people are using the microwave to spy on the Trump campaign. However, I'm not in the job of having evidence. That's what investigations are for." —Kellyanne Conway to CNN after suggesting to her hometown paper that microwaves were being used to spy on the Trump campaign
"Of course I meant exactly what I said as is always the case." — GOP Rep. Steve King to CNN on his tweet in support of far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders
Bits and Bites
President Trump Once Said Angela Merkel Was 'Ruining Germany.' Now He Wants Her Advice on Russia [TIME]
President Trump's Transition Team Was Told Michael Flynn Likely Needed to Register as Foreign Agent [Associated Press]
Trump to host Xi at Mar-a-Lago [Axios]
John Kasich Says New Health Care Bill Isn't 'Sustainable' Without Bipartisan Support [TIME]
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara Says He Was Fired By Justice Department After Refusing to Resign [TIME]
Rep. Steve King Tweets Support for Far-Right Dutch Politician: 'Culture and Demographics Are Our Destiny' [TIME]
Jeff Sessions Wants 46 U.S. Attorneys Appointed During Obama Administration to Resign [Associated Press]
Trump Wants Faster Growth. The Fed Isn't So Sure. [New York Times]
Fact Check: Cabinet members go rogue on science, history [Associated Press]
Kellyanne Conway suggests even wider surveillance of Trump campaign [USA Today]
Following Conway interviews, Trump slams 'rude' media [Politico]
The Five Big Numbers to Look For in the C.B.O. Report on Health Care Reform [The Upshot]
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Traffic and parking in Southern California can be a nightmare, especially when traveling to a popular attraction like Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Luckily those heading to see Mickey Mouse can leave the cars behind and board a bus to the theme park. There are several bus options, both local and national, for travelers who want to sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving.
Greyhound Bus
Greyhound travels to Southern California from various places around the U.S. Book a bus ticket from your hometown to Anaheim, where the bus station closest to Disneyland is less than half a mile from Disneyland. Visitors can transfer directly to the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) Route 10 to access the park or opt for a short taxi or Uber ride. Some Greyhound bus routes may require transfers, especially if you're coming from far away, so be sure to allot enough time for the journey. Pack water, snacks and plenty of entertainment – like an iPad loaded with favorite Disney movies. Tickets can be booked in advance online.
LA and Orange County Public Buses
Both Los Angeles Metro and Orange County Transit Authority operate bus services to Disneyland. When coming from LA, board the Metro Express Line 460 bus, which travels Fifth and Los Angeles streets in downtown LA to Disneyland's East Shuttle Roadway. The bus makes various stops along the route, so it's possible to connect at various points depending on where you're coming from. Use the Los Angeles Metro website's Trip Planner to plan out the best route.
Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) has five different bus routes that service Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The buses connect the resort to nearby cities like Costa Mesa, Long Beach and Laguna Hills, as well as the Anaheim Amtrak and Metrolink Station. Check the OCTA website's bus schedules to plan your journey. Bring exact change, in coins or cash, or use a bus pass to ride.
Private Bus Companies
There are numerous private tour bus companies operating services from LA for those who want to make Disneyland a part of a Southern California vacation. Lux Bus America offers direct, round-trip bus tickets to and from LA. The buses arrive at Disneyland at 8:30 a.m. and head back to LA by 8:15 p.m., giving guests a full day to experience the park. Reserve tickets online ahead of time. The buses leave from four different locations around the city, so select the one most convenient for you.
Anaheim Resort Transit
Those who are already in Anaheim can hop on the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) to access Disneyland. The shuttle service carries visitors to various points around Anaheim, including the Anaheim Convention Center, and to the resort itself. It runs daily from 7 a.m. until midnight, making it an ideal choice for those staying at a hotel outside the resort area. Purchase tickets online and consider grabbing a multiday pass if you're heading to Disneyland for several days. Passengers can also use the TokenTransit on a mobile phone to buy e-passes for ART buses.
Writer Bio
Emily Zemler is a freelance writer and journalist based in London who has traveled the world extensively. She has written about her experiences for USA Today, Fodors, Lonely Planet, Refinery29 and Thrillist.


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TAG Heuer has partnered with the 2017 editions of the Amgen Tour of California and Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease(TM) Women's Race empowered with SRAM. The world's best professional cyclists will compete over a challenging course along California's most scenic highways, roadways and coastlines. From May 14-20, the men's seven-day, seven-stage race will begin in Sacramento and travel south through California's Central Coast, before finishing under the palms of Pasadena near Los Angeles. From May 11-14, the women's four-day, four-stage Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease(TM) Women's Race empowered with SRAM event will take place in Northern California.
With a roster brimming with the world's most elite international teams featuring National Champions, Olympic Medalists and Tour de France Stage Winners, the event is known for making cyclists like Peter Sagan, Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish household names. For the first time since the men's race was founded in 2006, the 2017 Amgen Tour of California will be featured in the official UCI World Tour calendar.
Race owners and promoters AEG officially announced today that TAG Heuer will partner with the event as the Official Timekeeper of the Amgen Tour of California. The partnership further establishes TAG Heuer's position as preferred timekeeper for the major professional cycle races around the world.
The Swiss watch brand will also take on the designation of Official Watch partner and presenting sponsor of the Best Young Rider jersey awarded daily to the rider under the age of 23 with the least amount of elapsed time over the entire race to that point. This prestigious jersey, bearing TAG Heuer colours is being designed by Alec Monopoly, the brand's new Artist Provocateur.
Marc Biver, TAG Heuer's Global Sports Director, stated: "In America, cycling is the new golf. Thanks to the development of high-tech equipment accessible to the public, it now cuts across all social categories. The proof can be seen in Silicon Valley where, every lunchtime and evening, executives take to their full-carbon bikes en masse. Being appointed Official Timekeeper for the Amgen Tour of California is therefore an important step in TAG Heuer's development, both in cycling and in the USA."
Kristin Klein, Amgen Tour of California President and Executive Vice President of AEG Sports, stated:"There is no doubt that the TAG Heuer brand is associated both on the field of play and in the overall identity of the world's most important events. We are proud that the Amgen Tour of California and TAG Heuer names will now be synomomous with America's Greatest Race."
After a 20-year absence, TAG Heuer has made a high-profile return to cycling. In 2017, the Swiss watch brand has become a partner to BMC Racing Team, the Dubai Tour and the Abu Dhabi Tour. Now, the Amgen Tour of California will be sporting TAG Heuer colours.
TAG Heuer and cycling: back in the saddle after a hiatus of more than 20 years
The first pairing of professional cycling with the brand dates back to 1946, when pocket chronometers for measuring time during races and trials are first mentioned in the brochure of Swiss watchmaker HEUER. In 1985 – more than 30 years ago – TAG Heuer ventured in earnest into the world of professional cycling as sponsor of the HEUER SKIL SEM team and its leader Sean Kelly. From 1986-1987 to 1990, the brand's involvement continued with Team KAS TAG HEUER and the American 7-Eleven Cycling Team, founded by none other than Jim Ochowicz – the current President and General Manager of BMC Racing Team whom TAG Heuer is partnering with again today. In 2017, BMC Racing Team, the Dubai Tour, the Abu Dhabi Tour, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and now the Amgen Tour of California will be on TAG Heuer time.


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Switzerland's Roche and US partner Genentech both witnessed significant gains in their respective share prices during trading yesterday after clinical trial data showed that their oncology agent, Avastin (bevacizumab), significantly improved survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer when added to a standard chemotherapy regimen.
Interim data from the 878-patient Phase II/III study, which were released by the US National Cancer Institute, showed that previously untreated NSCLC patients who received Avastin in addition to standard chemotherapy had an average overall survival of 12.5 months, compared to 10.2 months for those receiving standard chemotherapy alone. The full study data will be submitted to the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in May.
"To observe an improvement in survival in this study is remarkable, particularly as it is the first time in years that a study has shown an increase in survival for people with NSCLC in the first-line setting," said William Burns, chief executive of Roche's pharmaceutical division. "These results are extremely important and we plan to share the data with the regulatory authorities in order to discuss the next steps for registering Avastin for first-line treatment of NSCLC."
Avastin works by choking off the blood supply that is essential for the growth of the tumour and its spread throughout the body. In Europe, it is approved for the first-line treatment of previously untreated colorectal cancer patients, in combination with chemotherapy [[14/01/05b]], and was launched in the all-important US market in February last year [[27/02/04a]]. It racked up 2004 sales of some $555 million dollars for Genentech [[11/01/05d]], and is widely expected to become a blockbuster earner for the two companies [[14/07/04c]].
Roche and Genentech are pursuing a wide-ranging clinical programme, examining Avastin in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer with other chemotherapies and also expanding into the post operation setting. The companies are also investigating the drug's potential in pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, renal cell carcinoma and others. Lung cancer is the world's most common cancer, with 1.2 million new cases annually and someone dying of the disease every 30 seconds.


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Our commercial business partners make our business happen here at League City Tree Trim. We have a number of high-class clientele as well as many municipal clients. We service certain Public School Districts as well as clearing certain parts of highway in doing contract work for the State. The perfect relationship between a business and League City Tree Trim begins with a single phone call or e-mail!
There is no right or wrong time to reach out to us and ask all about our special deals for our valued business partners. We feel that the most important way a business can grow and effect a local economy is for that company to get involved with other local businesses. That is exactly what the Karass Brothers did with our company. The brothers understood the value of becoming local partners with the best and most well know businesses around.
So, give us a call, and tell us about your business and we can see if we can work a specific deal out! Remember, we are businessmen too! Nothing is too small or large for the League City Tree Trim Company; there is no certain job that we feel we cannot do. There is never a dull moment for our representatives when they are working a commercial job. We do not put extra pressure on our employees when they are working a commercial job we simply let our employees express just how seriously we take our commitment to excellence here at League City Tree Trim. The finest hour we could have, as a company would be for our business to grow through interpersonal relationships and extra referrals we get through other small businesses.
Obviously, we value our residential customers as well, but we still would like to reiterate the point that we have to make concerning local businesses. The support and steady contract work that these businesses give to us at League City make all the difference in our profits and in our town. The better that local businesses learn to work together the better business gets for everybody. It may seem like a simple thing to say but its what the Karass Brothers said often in the foundational years of the company. The process and way a business would go about getting a quote for any specific service would be to either give us a call or shoot us an e-mail.
If you would like to speak with one of our receptionists you can give your information or even e-mail a picture of the specific tree or shrub problem that is sending you our way. The support and success of our company depends on the support and success of small businesses. We understand we live in the sort of small-town feel community where if you do not help each other out nobody wins. And that is the truth, we are willing to work with all local small businesses if you would like to discuss prices or packages for small business, give us a call today.
Lock in more customers now with your building's beauty.
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League City Tree Trim
(281) 346-4040
"League City Tree Trimmer helped me and my family out quick when a tree went down on the family car before a school day. My kids and me got saved that day by the fast work of their professionals. They were calm and courteous and did a fantastic job." - Tyron R
"The first people I call when I am planning landscaping for any event or wedding that I plan are the folks over at League City Tree Trimmer, they always have the best shrub pruning and removal services available." - Diane P
The Tree Trimmers helped me take a giant Oak stump out of my backyard so me and my sons could go out and play football again without worrying about spraining an ankle. Thanks so much to the League City Tree Trimmers." - Aaron T


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Determining fuel consumption and emissions more realistically.
The new WLTP process.
Certification processes are also getting long in the tooth. That's why the "Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure", WLTP for short, is replacing the NEDC process for determining the consumption and emission values. The "New European Driving Cycle" (NEDC) was initially developed as a theoretical measurement run and has been in application Europe-wide since 1992. A modern certification process should, however, provide values that are as close to reality as possible, with the help of which you can compare various vehicle models. The NEDC process no longer meets this requirement. That's why the new WLTP process was developed by an initiative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The new WLTP cycle is based on empirically collected, real driving data from routes in Asia, Europe and the USA and is thus significantly more representative.
According to Art. 15 Para. 2 and 3 VO 2017/1151/EU, the following introduction dates apply:
- 01.09.2017: new vehicle models for Class M1 and M2 vehicles
- 01.09.2018: new vehicles for Class M1 and M2 vehicles
- 01.09.2018: new vehicle models for Class N1 Group II and III and Class N2 vehicles
- 01.09.2019: new vehicles for Class N1 Group II and III and Class N2 vehicles
New driving cycle and specific values for every vehicle.
NEDC and WLTP compared.
New to the WLTP certification is above all the test cycle and the obligation to disclose specific consumption values for each possible configuration of a vehicle.
When comparing the two test cycles, it is noticeable that the WLTP cycle is closer to reality and more demanding than the NEDC cycle: it takes 30 instead of 20 minutes, acceleration is carried out more often and the time in which the vehicle is at a standstill is significantly reduced. The top speed of 131 km/h is also around 10 km/h above that of the NEDC cycle.
Add to this that the consumption and emission values in the WLTP process are determined specific to the vehicle, as the mass as well as the air and rolling resistance of a vehicle can change depending on the vehicle's equipment. Optional equipment items are also taken into account. For example, if you choose an aerodynamic wheel as a special equipment, this can have a positive influence on the consumption values.
Closer to the consumption on the road.
Advantages of WLTP.
The values determined by the WLTP process will come significantly closer to your fuel consumption on the road than values determined according to the NEDC process. This is down to the new driving cycle, which better illustrates today's driver profiles. Furthermore, the consumption values have to be specifically identified for each vehicle. In other words: in the determination of the certification values, the mass, the air and rolling resistance as well as the optional extras are taken into account.
Nevertheless, WLTP cannot deliver "individual" consumption values. It remains a standardised test cycle, which cannot illustrate the personal consumption of each driver. The actual consumption of your vehicle on the road is largely dependent on the individual driving style, on route profile, on traffic, on the load of the vehicle and on external conditions, such as temperatures. This cannot be entirely reproduced with a standardised test process.


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Islamorada Village Council Chambers are open to village residents who wish to attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. Those taking seats inside the chambers at the Founders Park Community Center are strongly encouraged by the village to wear masks, but they're not required.
Members of the public can still view and listen to meetings from their homes by watching Monroe County's MCTV channel 77 or logging on via Zoom.
A special meeting called by Mayor Buddy Pinder on May 13 lasted just over an hour, as members discussed the next steps following Gov. Ron DeSantis' set of executive orders announced May 5 that put an end to local COVID restrictions. Monroe County commissioners followed up by rescinding their local mask ordinance.
Islamorada followed Monroe County's mask ordinance, which at the time had a June 1 sunset. DeSantis' orders put an end to that, however, as he left those decisions, such as facial coverings, to businesses and individuals. With masks optional, village council members elected to increase plexiglass barriers around the dais to protect them and attendees.
In addition, council members said they'd like to move the table where they sit to the very back of the room to increase distance from the gallery. To encourage facial covering, those who enter the chambers will be presented a mask if they don't have one. It's up to the person, however, as no requirements are in place any longer.
"I say if we open meetings, we say that we prefer they wear a mask," Pinder said. "That's all we can say."
With back-and-forth discussion came vehement disagreement among some council members over DeSantis' actions. Councilman David Webb said the governor's orders were "driven by political agenda" and were "not in the best interest of the community." Councilman Mark Gregg said the governor's actions were "unacceptable."
"I'm pissed off that the governor makes me do my job that risks my health and my life and my family," Gregg said. "I'll deal with that in my own way when it comes time to vote."
Gregg went on to say that the village dais must balance protection of each council member and the public with the right of residents to attend meetings in person.
"I'm a strong believer of that," he said.
Discussion over possible measures went as far as separating mask-wearing individuals from the unmasked to accommodate comfort levels. Talks also proposed keeping the public who wish to approach the dais away unless invited up, to protect the council members.
"I want reasonable precautions for us," Webb said.
Council members Henry Rosenthal and Pete Bacheler said they don't believe there will be problems among the public.
"I like to think that our Islamorada residents are really good people," Bacheler said. "I think they're going to understand and like the mask idea themselves.
"We can't just say June 26 it's all over. … We're a very transitory community," he continued.
New cases of COVID-19 over the past week are averaging around seven. Between May 14 and May 17, the department of health reported eight new cases. Islamorada witnessed three new cases in the last week.
As for vaccinations, just over 40,100 residents in Monroe County have received their shot.
Village staff members will continue to participate in meetings via Zoom, according to Acting Village Manager Maria Bassett. Staff working inside Village Hall and visitors entering through the doors for service have the option to wear a mask.
Council members had a workshop set for May 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss village manager candidates with the executive search consultant Colin Baenziger. Twelve finalists are in the running for the position.
A regularly scheduled meeting is set for the next day, Thursday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. Council members will hear from Bob Eadie, Monroe County health officer, regarding the pandemic. The dais will look for a recommendation on whether to proceed with events in the village. The village council froze special use permits on events until June 1 as a COVID protection measure.
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Vicki and Luke were married on a beautiful romantic setting in Kefalonia, "overlooking the stunning mountains and the crystal blue waters of the Ioanian Ocean; a combination that took their breathe away". Beautiful flower arrangements with pink and red roses decorated the ceremony venue and created a very romantic atmosphere. Bride chose a unique gold wedding gown with embellishments and she was stunning; she stole the show! Captured beautifully by Lighthouse Photography!
"Luke and I had known of each other for a few years, but had never actually met. This was because my brother Daniel had been introduced to Luke first through a mutual friend of theirs. The stars must have aligned as it was through this mutual friendship which eventually brought us together. Our mutual friend Michael, along with Luke, started taking regular Saturday morning bootcamp sessions. Being a fitness enthusiast, I joined in. This is where I first met Luke. Yes, believe it or not, but Luke was my bootcamp instructor!", the bride shared with us.
"Luke is an incredible organiser, forever whisking me away to a new destination. We are natural explorers and find limitless adventure through travelling often. Every year since we have been together, Luke has always taken me on an adventure for my birthday, whether it be near or far. Thoughtful, fun and romantic! In 2014, Luke arranged for us to visit Margaret River, in Western Australia. We had spoken very openly about marriage before this, so much so, that 6 months prior we went together to look for an engagement ring! Having chosen my dream ring, both friends and family knew that a proposal was just around the corner! So, after the most amazing week exploring beaches, watching sunsets, travelling around in our campervan, snorkelling and site seeing… On the very last day of our trip, my birthday, the 8th of December… Luke proposed! We had spent the morning out and about, visiting this beautiful Lavender Farm (We had the most delicious lavender ice cream there!), walking through the vineyard, sun was shining, it was just the two of us, and it was absolutely perfect. Luke's first words to me were… "You know you're the one for me?" This was a give away! The tears then followed! Such happy tears! More tears than there were words! Both so overwhelmed with happiness, not much needed to be said. Luke then asked me to close my eyes as he had "something special" to give me. I closed my eyes and when I opened them… Luke was down on one knee, with a big smile, ring in hand".
"Our absolutely beautifully decorated ceremony took place outdoors in a town called Vlachata on "Paradise Island" Kefalonia in Greece, at the venue Andromeda Centre. We were graced by the stunning mountains as our backdrop and the views of the crystal blue waters of the Ioanian Ocean. A combination that took our breathe away. The location could not have been more perfect. Being surrounded by these incredible elements of nature are a true representation of us individually and as a couple".
"Luke and I have always wanted to visit Greece together. Not just because of it's unbelievable beauty, history and culture, but most importantly to visit the family that I have there. It was definitely an important event for Luke to meet my family in Greece. This was something we had been looking forward to for a long time. We had many conversations on whether we wanted a "Melbourne Wedding" or a "Destination Wedding" – We went back and forth with ideas many times. It was Luke who finally made the decision – Kefalonia it was! My Pappou (Grandfather) was born in Kefalonia, he moved to Australia for many years only to have re-located back to the beautiful Kefalonia for the last 15 years. It was an absolute dream and privilege to have the opportunity to get married on the island where my grandfather was born. Our love for travel, our appreciation for nature's beauty, the unbeatable views, an excuse to create a holiday for family and friends in the most stunning location, to tie two cultures together, to visit family afar – You can see that there are just too many wonderful reasons as to why we chose Kefalonia, and it exceeded all our expectations. Words do not suffice!"
"You could say that our concept was somewhat "Rustic and Romantic" in theme – We had such a gorgeous backdrop of the ocean and the mountains that our chosen color scheme for the floral were bold pinks and purples. These colors also complimented my gold dress and Luke's black suit with navy lapels. Hints of gold, paired with the luscious greenery against crisp white table settings worked perfectly in conjunction with the location and scenery. Just brilliant! Having planned the wedding details from Melbourne, I wasn't too picky with the type of flowers that would make the bouquet. Communicating with the wonderful wedding planners at Sun and Sea weddings, I left it in their trusting hands to put together the bouquet with their florist. I had only sent through images as inspiration with the details of the color and floral style. This element of "not knowing" exactly what my bouquet would look like, made for a sweet surprise on the day!"
"With a venue like Andromeda and the spectacular views of Kefalonia, it is safe to say that decorations are barely needed! We had a very simplistic, minimalist approach to our wedding – The result was just gorgeous even so! We chose a white carpet, white wicker chairs and a white wooden flower arch for the ceremony. The flower arch was decorated with luscious greenery as well as pink and purple floral. There were also a few white stands which lined the isle with matching floral in rustic gold vases. The tables were dressed with white table clothes, bronze cutlery and table numbers with sweet, floral graphics to match the color scheme of the wedding. I printed these table numbers out myself the day before we flew out actually! They worked a treat."
"Having worked as a stylist previously, visuals are very important to me! I had a great time researching and collecting images of inspiration in order to help me in making my final decisions. I searched through Instagram and Pinterest mostly, eventually making a folder on Pinterest to help me refine the look and feel of the wedding".
"Wow, what can I say about my wedding dress? I was incredibly lucky to get my hands on this stunning gown! I had always wanted a gold wedding dress – Gold with embellishments of some sort. (Side story: When my father asked my mum, "What is Vicki's dress like? Is it white?" My mum replied, "No it's not white. You know our Vicki! She is always wearing something different! My good friend and wedding planner, Janice, gave me the heads up to have a look at Jane Hill. At this stage, I hadn't looked for wedding gowns. One Saturday after work, I decided to bite the bullet and visit Jane Hill. I took Mum with me too. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a gold dress hanging on the rack as soon as I walked in! I thought it was too good to be true. What was even more astonishing was that it fit like a glove. I tried on a few dresses (white in color) but was mesmerised by the detail and beauty of this truly unique gown. I am still astonished at how fitting my wedding gown was. It was always important to me to choose a gown which represented me truthfully – This was definitely it! I also had my veil custom made to pair with this one of a kind dress. The veil was "biscuit" in color with applique embellishments along the hem as well as embellishments placed in various spots around the front of the veil to frame my face. Divine!"
"From one moment to the next, Luke and I were just in awe of how special not only our wedding day was, but how incredible our whole time spent with friends and family in Kefalonia was – It would be unfair to just pick one moment! We are both speechless at how precious it was to have our friends and family from different cultures and countries come together in the one place – That in itself is a moment that we will cherish forever. To see all our guests dancing, laughing, getting to know each other in a situation that we could only have dreamt of is really and truly a dream!"
"From our vows being both in Greek and English for our guests, to my father walking me down the isle to Luke, to the most enchanting scenery, being on the mountain top over looking the Ioanian Sea, to Luke's teary delivery of his vows, to the delicious food, to the band that flew in to Kefalonia from Northern Greece to play live traditional music from Epirus, to the fireworks that my Pappou surprised us with, to the talented and skilled Kefalonian dancers who put on a show for us, the joy and happiness radiating from my Pappou, his humbling nature and adoration to have us all there with him, to all the people who were involved in creating such a perfect day for us and to the smiles on our guests faces… I could list so many moments that we feel so much gratitude for. We will treasure our experience forever!"
Bride's advice: "Take it step by step! Create a list of the things your need to address and do. Ticking them off one by one is so satisfying! It gives you a clear indication of what needs to be done as well as what you no longer have to think about! I often would hear how "stressful" planning a wedding was. In all honesty, it is as stressful as you allow it to be. My advice would be to – "Enjoy the process!" Planning your wedding to your loved one is an incredible and special event. No matter the situation, you are in control of your feelings – Try not to let any "stress" or "drama" get in the way of what should be a fun event to plan! If you are in need of support, make sure that you have your partner, family and friends to lean on if a few decisions are tricky to make – Don't try to take on all the responsibilities. Work productively as an individual but don't be afraid to enjoy time planning with those close to you, whether it be your partner, parent, sibling or good friend. The best advice I was personally given – I agree with this 100% – "Do what you and your partner want to do – It is your wedding" It took Luke and I almost two years to get our head around this piece of advice! We brainstormed countless times and we made sure not to rush into making a decision until we were 110% convinced that it would be the kind of wedding that resembled us as a couple. Naturally, couples can't help but think what their family and friends might want for them. Expectations and/or family traditions can at times cause conflict. Keep in mind that you and your partner are two unique individuals, with a style of your own – This should reflect in abundance on your wedding day.
"To brides in particular: Make sure you snack and drink plenty of water as you get ready with hair and make up (It's a long day – Staying hydrated and having food in your belly is important. It can be easy to forget to have a bite to eat with all the excitement!) You want to dance all night long! So make sure to wear your shoes in a little before the big day. Invest in "Party Feet" or similar, gel cushions which can be placed in your heels for more comfort. Going to the bathroom can be tricky in your gown – Especially if it's heavy! Zips, buttons, trains – Maid of honors can be a great helping hand in this instance! Not a bad idea to have a think about how this might be possible in your gown. The wedding day in itself will be just perfect as it turns out. Amongst all the excitement and nerves, remember to smile, relax and enjoy every moment!"


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Arctic Alpine or Ross's Alpine
|The Arctic (Ross's) Alpine lives only in the north, from Siberia, through northern Alaska, to Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Baffin Island. This one was found at Eagle Summit, Alaska, June 21, 2004. It flies in late June and July, and is found in damp areas of alpine tundra. Larvae feed on sedges, and overwinter.


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Clue: --- lily
We have 1 answer for the clue --- lily. See the results below.
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- Arum lily
- Kind of lily
- Showy flower
- With 35-Across, a sign of spring
- Flower with a large white spathe
- Plant with arrow-shaped leaves
- Plant with heart-shaped leaves
- Member of the arum family
- Lily in a wedding bouquet
- Lily with arrow-shaped leaves
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- LA Times Sunday - June 24, 2007
- LA Times Sunday - April 30, 2006
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Meanwhile... Matt Calvert saves face
While Pierre-Marc Bouchard is busy trying to save himself from being suspended two games for high-sticking Matt Calvert, Calvert is recovering from the blow himself.
Calvert had one tooth knocked out and two others partially broken thanks to the stick in the face and also received stitches in his upper lip. Bouchard might not have intended to do damage to Calvert, but Calvert's dentist is thankful for the extra work nonetheless. Since Calvert's a hockey player, he returned to the game Saturday night after getting hit in the mouth.
We here at PHT would've been collectively milking the injury to get gift baskets from family and a party from friends after recovering. Give us a break, life is hard in our parents' basement. The Blue Jackets face the Canucks tonight in Columbus and Calvert appears ready to play.
Life fact confirmed: Hockey players are tougher than you.


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Elwood Ullman
Earlt in the 1930s, the accidentally Oscar-nominated comedy writer Elwood Ullman submitted script ideas to Columbia Pictures and was promptly put to work in the short-subject department. He soon earned a reputation for his slapstick sensibilities and went on to work with comedy icons like Buster Keaton and The Three Stooges. Ullman left Columbia in 1952 to follow producer Hugh McCollum and writer-director Edward Bernds, who were working on projects for the comedic characters The Bowery Boys. Ullman had been brought on board to write feature-length scripts for the Boys. In 1955, his collaboration with Bernds resulted in an Oscar nomination for "High Society." However, there was a mistake. The Academy had meant to nominate the Bing Crosby / Grace Kelly comedy for Best Writing, not the Bowery Boys comedy of the same name. Because of the mix-up, Ullman and Bernds voluntarily declined the nomination, but were allowed to maintain the certificates of recognition. The pair continued to collaborate into the '60s often on Three Stooges pictures. In 1962, Ullman earned deserved recognition from the Writers Guild of America, who nominated him for his work on "Snow White and the Three Stooges." While Ullman never won any major awards, his contribution to the landscape of American comedy is far-reaching. He retired in the '70s, having scripted more than 140 titles. Elwood Ullman died on October 11, 1985. He was 82 years old.


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House of Experts
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Premilitary building «the House of Experts», by miracle remained (Gagarin`s prospectus).
Blog, posts attractions, Smolensk.
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Smolensk — one of the oldest Russian cities about which fortress broke teeths not one horde of aggressors. Both Poles, and Frenchmen, and Germans. Despite it, in Smolensk historical buildings, which, fortunately, in an excellent condition (the historical centre, for example) have remained many.
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