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You Probably Need a Will, So Here's How to Have That Potentially Awkward Conversation with Your Family
Remember, if you die without a will, the state will determine who inherits
How, when I swore I would not resort to artificial baby-making means, did I come to be huddled in a doorway in the Marina on the phone with a fertility clinic?
OK, well how I came to be in the Marina is fairly simple, I was at an AA meeting. You would think that an AA meeting in the Marina in San Francisco would be full of ladies with blow-outs talking about how they bottomed out on white wine, and it is, but because the AA joint is this great space that runs meetings all day long PLUS has a little café and Internet, it's also a hotspot for individuals celebrating 30 days clean from crack cocaine and other folks fresh out of a treatment program.
So it's a real mix of people from divergent backgrounds, all cuddled together in a pale pink room bonding over how we used to be THAT CLOSE to dying or going crazy and now we're all -- comparatively -- OK, and grateful.
A day earlier I sat on my front stoop on the phone with my sister, who was combing the internet for yet more information about these mysterious IUIs.
"You can do it," She kept saying. "From what I'm seeing, I think you can afford it."
As a formerly poor person who hails from endless brokedom, I have a schizoid understanding of what I can or can't afford. I have savings, but aren't you supposed to save them? Isn't that why they're called "savings" and not "spendings?" As for my "spendings," why am I comfortable dropping a cash bomb on eye cream and anti-aging face wash at Sephora, but balk at spending money on, say, the dentist? Or a fertility clinic?
And if you don't crack into your savings for something as precious as a BABY, aren't you just hoarding money? Not that I'm against hoarding money -- it sounds like something rich people do! After months of trying to investing in this eventual pregnancy, and the additional motivation of having a family with my true love Dashiell, I've become increasingly By Any Means Neccesary about it.
I used to think Fertility Clinics were for desperate yuppies who needed to accept that they are barren women and move on with their lives, perhaps traveling the world and buying couture, something I always thought was a fine substitute for a baby. But that was before I was part of the TTC Community. Once you set your mind on having a baby, an Alexander Wang bag is a cold consolation.
While browsing the designer clearance boutique around the corner from the AA hut I suddenly "come to" before a rack of somewhat discounted Philip Lim. My priorities are skewed! Or, at the very least, not helping me accomplish my Number One Goal, having a baby! I dash back out into the windy Marina, teetering on a pair of deeply discounted Mark and James platform pony pumps (see? see what I mean?) that I can't actually walk in -- maybe because they were not made to be walked in, but to be worn whilst reclining in a throne held aloft on the shoulders of some big, strong, shirtless men -- and I huddle in a doorway and call the number for the Fertility Center.
A lady answers the phone.
"Hi, I'm interested . . . in your services . . ?"
Why do I feel like I'm calling a hooker? Because so many men ejaculate there?
"OK, would you like to come in for an appointment, or would you like a phone consultation?"
"Um . . . "
"A visit is $375 but includes initial ultrasounds, and the amount gets deducted from your fees if you continue on with us. A half-hour phone consultation is free."
$375! That's half of a half-off Alexander Wang bag I could maybe find on sale somewhere!
"I'll take the phone consultation."
"OK . . .Can I have your name? . . . OK, and your spouse's name?"
My spouse? Fairly presumptuous for a San Franciscan sperm bank!
"Uh . . . Dashiell Kogan."
"Do you have insurance?"
"And your spouse, does he?"
"It's a she, Dashiell is a she," I say feeling like I'm lying. I mean, Dashiell is basically a guy. But she's not. But she is. But she's not, and is. You know?
"And we're not married," I add. Oh god, I hate this so much already.
"OK, so you'll be requiring sperm as well."
"No, I have my own," I say.
"You . . . have sperm?"
"I have my own donor, I don't need additional sperm."
"OK . . . I'm going to send you and Dashiell some online paperwork to set up and Dr. Evangelista will call you in two weeks at 9AM. Please have the paperwork completed in advance of your consultation."
I hang up and stand there teetering in my heels in the Marina, a great place to have an attack of low-self-esteem, followed by an attack of fierce self-protective hate and anger at being provoked to feel low-self-esteem at the hands of a fertility clinic receptionist, or, rather, the larger cultural/social/political systems we are all entrenched in all the time.
It only takes a three-minute phone call outside my preferred, sweet queer bubble to come up against it. The feeling in my body is the same feeling I have felt, historically, while trying to get an apartment, a job, browsing at a high-end boutique, entering a fancy restaurant, meeting wealthy people whose money I want, meeting people's parents, in close proximity to police officers, etc.
On most of these occasions I no longer get the creepy, dirty, imposter-ish I'm-Gonna-Get-Busted-For-Something, low-class blues. I hang out at Barney's so much certain sales people recognize me. And since getting sober, I am pretty much never breaking any sort of law, so a nearby pig doesn't make me sweat. But I guess I can add 'Fertility Clinic' to my list of experiences that make me feel shaky. I find my letter from the fertility clinic receptionist, who has listed Dashiell as Darryl. I sign on to their web site, try to answer a bunch of non-questions about the insurance I do not have, and whenever I try to save the information get fed into some version of The Matrix.
I stop trying and email Dashiell apologetically with the link. I'm still getting comfortable with the idea that she is really an equal partner in this whole situation. A couple things stand in my way -- firstly, an ongoing lack of belief about my extreme good fortune. Like, really? This marvelous person is really signing on to have a family with me? Me with her? Us, together, a family, one I have always wanted but have never let myself yearn for because --
Secondly, I tend to not partner with equal partners. I tend to partner with people on drugs or with borderline personality disorder or people going through suicidal life-crises, people who can't always make their rent or people who have crushing disabilities, both physical and emotional. I'm kind of used to taking care of shit on my own.
It's interesting to me that the whole fertility clinic set-up EXPECTS you to have a partner helping you. As if having a helpful partner is NORMAL. Also, I tend to partner with people who are easily overwhelmed, and when overwhelmed get stressed to the point of acting like a major jerk. I can feel that part of my hesitancy about sending the paperwork to Dashiell is it will stress her out and she'll get upset at me and act weird and distant and passive aggressive, and then when I try to talk to her about it she'll get defensive and turn the tables on me, accusing me of somehow doing something totally horrible and then I'll wind up crying and apologizing for something I didn't do. BUT WAIT! Those are my OLD relationships!
I feel bad for responding to Dashiell as if she is anyone but herself -- her generous, enthusiastic, helpful, caring self who wants to have a baby with me. I feel bad about it, but it can't be helped. I HAVE BAD RELATIONSHIP PTSD. I email her the link.
At least this whole drama began and ended in the deranged privacy of my own mind, and she didn't have to deal with any of it. That, my friends, is progress!
NEXT WEEK: Dinner with straight people!


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We are a collective comedy group...or so we think...we hail from San Diego and the wine aisle in the cheap grocery store. We aspire to one day be able to purchase top shelf and be seen on something of value and more then a footnote on a resume. Cheers.


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In 2011, the Chinese government enacted a law that prohibited Tibetan lamas or monks from reincarnating without government approval. The Chinese government wants to have the right to approve reincarnations of living Buddhas or senior religious figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Let's for a moment forget the ridiculousness to trying to approve who may or may not reincarnate themselves, and focus instead on the high probability that this was merely a ploy to allow the Chinese to chose the next Dalai Lama, someone they could control.
Only problem is that if you understand Tibetan Buddhism then you know a Dalai Lama cannot be chosen, only found. That's because the next Dalai Lama is supposed to be a reincarnation of the previous one. High Lamas and Tibetan governmental officials have to search for this person. Sometimes it takes a while. Took them four years to find the current Dalai Lama.
So, back in 2011, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, said that when he reached the age of ninety, he would decide for himself whether to reincarnate or not. In the meantime, last year he suggested that it might be a good idea for his successor to be a woman, remarking,
Biologically, females have more potential . . . females have more sensitivity about others' well being. If the circumstances are such that a female Dalai Lama is more useful, then automatically a female Dalai Lama will come."
Just recently, Tenzin Gyatso told a German newspaper he is actually doubtful about the need for successor:
We had a Dalai Lama for almost five centuries. The 14th Dalai Lama now is very popular. Let us then finish with a popular Dalai Lama."
I suspect he might have had some tongue in cheek there about his popularity, but it's true, and there may be a specific reason for this pronouncement. Commenting on the situation, Robert Thurman, Executive Director of Tibet House US, who is close to the Dalai Lama, indicated that by rejecting the need for a successor Tenzin Gyatso hoped to pave the way for a more democratic Tibet.
Now, the Chinese government, which doesn't respect Tibetan Buddhist tradition enough to recognize that a Dalai Lama can't be chosen, is accusing the current Dalai Lama of not respecting the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In a statement to the press, Chinese government spokesperson Hua Chunying said:
China follows a policy of freedom of religion and belief, and this naturally includes having to respect and protect the ways of passing on Tibetan Buddhism. The title of Dalai Lama is conferred by the central government, which has hundreds of years of history. The (present) 14th Dalai Lama has ulterior motives, and is seeking to distort and negate history, which is damaging to the normal order of Tibetan Buddhism."
Hmm. I wonder. If China follows a policy of freedom of religion and belief, then why is it being accused of persecuting the country's Christian community by demolishing churches, tearing down crosses, and kidnapping bishops, and of course, why does it continue to interfere with Tibetan Buddhism?
The bottom line here is that if the Chinese government has its way, the Dalai Lama will reincarnate whether he wants to or not.
Sad, and rather silly. Technically, you know, reincarnation is not a Buddhist concept. See this post from 2010 that explains.
Yes, the whole reincarnation business between Tibet and China is a lot of silliness. But this is something we should take seriously, for Stephen Colbert says he has the solution.


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1/3 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 3 C Chicken, Cooked And Chopped
3 Clove Garlic, Crushed 30 Oz Canned White Beans, Drained
4 Oz Chopped Green Chile 30 Oz Canned White Beans, Undrained
2 Tsp Ground Cumin 2 C Mexican Cheese, Shredded
1 Tsp Oregano 8 Oz Sour Cream
4 Oz Jalapeno, Diced, Optional
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Cook Stir in the garlic, Jalapeno, green chili peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve with sour cream and warm flour tortillas.


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Report NEP-UPT-2010-04-04This is the archive for NEP-UPT, a report on new working papers in the area of Utility Models & Prospect Theory. Alexander Harin issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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The following items were announced in this report:
- Singh, Nirvikar, 2010. "Uncertainty and Information: An Expository Essay," MPRA Paper 21556, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Naqvi, Nadeem, 2010. "On Non-binary Personal Preferences in Society, Economic Theory and Racial Discrimination," MPRA Paper 21522, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Schipper, Burkhard C, 2010. "Revealed Unawareness," MPRA Paper 21491, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Lampi, Elina & Nordblom, Katarina, 2010. "Risk-taking middle-borns: A study on birth-order and risk preferences," Working Papers in Economics 438, University of Gothenburg, Department of Economics.
- Michel De Lara & Vincent Martinet & Luc Doyen, 2010. "Risk and Sustainability : Is Viability that far from Optimality?," EconomiX Working Papers 2010-7, University of Paris Nanterre, EconomiX.
- García-Sanz, María D. & Alcantud, José Carlos R., 2010. "Rational choice by two sequential criteria," MPRA Paper 21487, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Robert Oxoby & William G. Morrison, "undated". "Loss Aversion and Intertemporal Choice: A Laboratory Investigation," Working Papers 2010-06, Department of Economics, University of Calgary, revised 26 Jan 2010.
- Enrico G. De Giorgi & David B. Brown & Melvyn Sim, 2010. "Dual representation of choice and aspirational preferences," University of St. Gallen Department of Economics working paper series 2010 2010-07, Department of Economics, University of St. Gallen.
- Cesaltina Pires & Andreia Dionisio & Luís Coelho, 2010. "GME versus OLS - Which is the best to estimate utility functions?," CEFAGE-UE Working Papers 2010_02, University of Evora, CEFAGE-UE (Portugal).
- Taguedong, Sylvain Chamberlain, 2009. "Behavioral approach to market and default risks modeling," MPRA Paper 20641, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Ch'ng, Kean Siang & Loke, Yiing Jia, 2010. "Inconsistency of fairness evaluation in simulated labot market," MPRA Paper 21527, University Library of Munich, Germany.
- Matthias Kräkel, 2010. "Shutdown Contests in Multi-Plant Firms and Governmental Intervention," Bonn Econ Discussion Papers bgse03_2010, University of Bonn, Germany.


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An application that allows on-call personnel to contact coworkers and supervisors quickly to resolve scheduling conflicts or find someone to cover a shift.
These days, most businesses require 'round-the-clock staff—even if it means having one employee on stand-by. In today's environment of "doing more with less," some organizations make their personnel available by identifying an employee as "on call." Being "on call" means being ready to provide services immediately, should the need arise. Hospitals and medical clinics, police and fire departments, federal, state, and local governments; all of these institutions designate personnel to be available at a moment's notice.
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GM Is in Talks to Help Bankroll a Guy Ritchie Cannonball Run Remake
Guy Ritchie is interested, and it could double as a two-hour showcase for GM's new line.
The government-owned General Motors may soon be partnering with Hollywood to encourage speeding, drunk driving, and general mayhem. Insiders tell Vulture that the world's second-largest carmaker is in discussions about backing an update of The Cannonball Run in a deal that would be much larger than your average product placement. With this deal, a new Run could double as a big, two-hour demonstration of GM's new cars.
Despite being derided as "Government Motors" by some conservative news outlets, the carmaker — in which the U.S. government holds a 27 percent stake, and the Canadian government 12 percent — is nonetheless actually being towed back from the junk bond yard. Last month, Standard & Poor's lifted GM's bond rating by two steps, (to BB+), a hair below investment grade; Moody's hinted it may follow suit. It remains to be seen if getting "two thumbs up" from film critics will prove just as beneficial.


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Travis Davis, 79, of Grove Hill died May 21, 2011 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 4, 1931. He was a member of the Walker Springs Baptist Church in Jackson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Davis, Jackson; two sons, Michael (Linda) Davis, Jackson, Eddie Campbell, Mobile; six daughters, Sandy (Justin) Overstreet, Jackson, Denise Davis, Panama City, Fla., Janet (Ted) Etheredge, Christy (Thad) Dunn, all of Sweet Water, Peggy Lowe, Jackson, Zara Davis, Marianna, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sanders Davis, mother, Bertie Davis, son, Jeff Campbell, sister, Myrtle Vinson and a granddaughter, Shelby Davis.
Visitation will be Monday, May 23 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Lathan Funeral Home Chapel in Jackson. Burial will be in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Jackson.
Active pallbearers will be Travis Overstreet, Craig McManus, Scott Childs, Ty McIntyre, Jeff Campbell, Kirby Marks, Cody Childs and Josh Sherman.
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text: If you want to have a guide that is locked to an object so that the guide moves with that object, here's the secret. Create and position a path that you'll use as the guide with either the Pen tool (P) or Line tool (\). Select the path and the other object(s) and press Command-G (PC: Control-G) to group all the objects together. Deselect everything (Command-Shift-A [PC: Control-Shift-A]), and then use the Direct Selection tool (A) to select only the path that you want as a guide. Press Command-5 (PC: Control-5) to convert the path to a guide. From then on, the guide will move with the group.


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NAPA, California (AP) — A large earthquake caused significant damage in California's northern Bay Area early Sunday, sending at least 70 people to a hospital, igniting fires, knocking out power to tens of thousands and sending residents running out of their homes in the darkness.
Vanessa DeGier, spokeswoman for Queen of the Valley hospital in Napa, says the facility has treated more than 70 people, most for cuts, bumps and bruises. She says the facility has treated a hip fracture and heart attack, but it's unclear if it was related to the 6.0-magnitude earthquake. The hospital has set up a triage tent and many people are still coming in, DeGier said.
Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said earlier. The quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said. The damage from the fires is not yet clear but it appears significant, he said. Several other smaller fires have been reported and firefighting efforts have been complicated by broken water mains.
The earthquake struck just before 3:30 a.m. local time about 6 miles (10 kilometers) southwest of Napa, in California wine country, Leslie Gordon of the U.S. Geological Survey said. It's the largest earthquake to shake the Bay Area since the 6.9-magnitude Loma Prieta quake in 1989, the USGS said. That earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Oct. 17, 1989 during a World Series game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, collapsing part of the Bay Bridge roadway and killing more than 60 people, most when an Oakland freeway fell.
"There's collapses, fires," said Napa Fire Capt. Doug Bridewell, standing in front of large pieces of masonry that broke loose from a turn of the century office building where a fire had just been extinguished. "That's the worst shaking I've ever been in."
Bridewell, who said he had to climb over fallen furniture in his own home to check on his family before reporting to duty, said he was starting to see more reports of injuries.
The shaking emptied cabinets in homes and store shelves, set off car alarms and had residents of neighboring Sonoma County running out of their houses and talking about damage inside their homes. Officials say widespread power outages have been reported in the area.
"It was a rolling quake, said Oakland resident Rich Lieberman. "It started very much like a rolling sensation and just got progressively worse in terms of length. Not so much in terms of shaking, but it did shake. It felt like a side-to-side kind of rolling sensation. Nothing violent but extremely lengthy and extremely active."
The USGS says the depth of the earthquake was just less than seven miles (11 kilometers), and numerous small aftershocks have occurred in the Napa wine country.
"A quake of that size in a populated area is of course widely felt throughout that region," said Randy Baldwin, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colorado. "The 6.0 is a sizeable quake for this area. It's a shallow quake. It's about 6 miles deep. We received hundreds of reports on our website from people that felt it in the surrounding area."
In Napa, city spokesman Barry Martin there has been significant damage. Store windows were broken and water mains broke in several location, one of which left at least one street flooded. Power outages left streetlights dark.
Numerous emergency vehicles were on the roads in Napa and Sonoma counties.
"The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Seismic Hazard Maps display earthquake ground motions for various probability levels across the United States and are applied in seismic provisions of building codes, insurance rate structures, risk assessments, and other public policy." Click here to the see the map.
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Originally posted by purplemer
What is the big deal peeps. You drive a car you have insurance. Same for your house or when you go traveling.. So why on earth not a gun...
I just checked and I don't see where in our Constitution that We are Guaranteed the right to drive a vehicle.
Originally posted by macman
reply to post by LFN69
I hope to God that you don't live here.
You stay subservient.
I will keep my Rights guaranteed to me by the American Founding Documents.
No......Just like everything....There is no need for new anything, just the upholding of what was established.
Originally posted by purplemer
reply to post by macman
No......Just like everything....There is no need for new anything, just the upholding of what was established.
How do you expect change to occur and new things to happen if there is not any deviation from the norm. Change is the only constant in life. Embrace it.
But, I really don't believe you, being a NON-US Citizen would ever come to understand things of this nature.
I did not see where you addressed my statement, nor have I ever seen where "insurance" has stopped any illegal act, let alone accidental act.
I still don't get where you and others get off thinking that you know what's best for America.
There is no reason for the US to get rid of firearms. Why should we, so we end up like England and Australia or Canada?
Originally posted by KoolerKing
Another way to milk the people. What happens if you don't have insurance?
Originally posted by LeatherNLace
Originally posted by KoolerKing
Another way to milk the people. What happens if you don't have insurance?
The same thing that happens when you are responsible for an auto accident and don't have insurance.
If someone is accidentally injured by your gun: You get sued, lose everything you have and likely have your wages garnished until you pay off the judgement levied against you.
If you intentionally injure someone with your gun: It's not covered by insurance and you are going to prison.
It's not "milking people", it's called shared risk. Everyone pays a little and, from time to time, that pool of funds (a.k.a. insurance) is used to pay off your financial liability. It's called insurance for a reason, it insures that you are not in destitute for the remainder of your life because of an honest mistake and/or accident; a mistake or accident that you may not even make yourself, but someone else makes with your property (be it a car, gun, etc.)


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Livable Housing Design Guidelines
Livable Housing Australia
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Age Rating: 4+
Livable Housing Australia has launched a new app to guide the design and construction of homes that are more liveable for all Australians, at all stages of life. The 'Livable Housing Design Guidelines' app outlines simple, straightforward features that can be incorporated into any new or existing home. These design features are inexpensive to incorporate and make homes safe, comfortable and easy to access. The free app can be downloaded from both the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and Google Play for Android. This article first appeared in FM magazine (print and online).


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ICC/IF image of ab18056 stained MCF7 (human breast adenocarcinoma cell line) cells. The cells were fixed in 4% formaldehyde for 10 minutes and then incubated in 1%BSA / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1 hour to permeabilize the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab18056, 1 µg/ml) overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibody (green) was Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) used at a 1/1000 dilution for 1 hour. Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red) at a 1/200 dilution for 1 hour. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue) at a concentration of 1.43 µM.
Overlay histogram showing A549 (human lung carcinoma cell line) cells stained with ab18056 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 minutes) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 minutes. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab18056, 1 µg/ 1 x 106 cells) for 30 minutes at 22ºC. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 minutes at 22ºC. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG1 [ICIGG1] (ab91353, 2 µg/ 1 x 106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed. This antibody gave a positive signal in A549 cells fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 minutes)/permeabilized in 0.1% PBS-Tween used under the same conditions.
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British Syrian Organization Asks Parliament to Expand Sanctions Against Belarus
Jan 16, 2013, 08:22 EST
LONDON, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Syrians in the UK, an association of Syrians living in the United Kingdom, appealed to members of the UK Parliament, urging MPs to stop Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko from acting as a banker and a trade intermediary for Syria and Iran and to curb his ability to support other dictators.
"The UK is one of Belarus' top trading partners, despite existing sanctions. We hope the Parliament will stop the UK firms from trading with the regime which is likely helping the genocide in Syria," the letter states.
"President Lukashenko's regime not only continues systematic violations of human rights, but, according to investigation by the Italian daily La Stampa and other media reports, is probably offering banking and financial services to the regimes of Bashar Al-Assad and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to help them avoid international sanctions and receive foreign exchange earnings, as well as acting as an arms trade intermediary for these regimes."
Belarus openly supported the ostracized colonel, shipping weapons to the Muammar Qaddafi regime, according to recent reports. The influential Italian daily La Stampa published an investigative report in November 2012 that found, citing an unnamed source in the US intelligence community, that Belarus was a major transfer point for shipping state-of-the-art S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran, and, probably, Syria. This is corroborated by the Russian Defense Ministry data, which names Belarus as the major purchaser of military equipment and technology from Russia in the former Soviet Union, absolutely out of proportion with the small land-locked country's size and defence needs. Alexander Lukashenko has always supported Bashar al-Assad's regime. In a recent interview for the British newspaper Independent, Lukashenko described the actions of Syrian insurgents and European countries' support for them as a "crime."
"We are asking you to consider expanding sanctions against Belarus and taking other political measures to stop Belarus from providing financial services and sophisticated modern weaponry to the regimes of Bashar Al-Assad and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Most of the profits received by these regimes are directed to continuing genocide against the people. In Syria alone, thousands of civilians were killed by brutal Assad regime," the letter states.
Syrians in the UK, an organization active in supporting human rights and democracy in Syria and around the world, recently appealed to the UK Parliament to investigate the possibility of Bashar Al-Assad's plans to seek asylum in Belarus.
Syrians in the UK
Boulos Kuzbari
+44 (0) 020 8133 3275
SOURCE Syrians in the UK


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Source-based mods have made quite a bit of headway recently. It wasn't too long ago that we were treated to the wickedly experimental Stanley Parable, while the ever-popular Black Mesa is slated for a commercial release soon, much to the delight of our resident news reporter Chris Kemp. With this in mind, we present you with another Source mod worthy of your attention: Underhell. In all honesty, I feel a little guilty referring to Underhell as a "mod", because it's loaded with so much character and content that it is, for all intents and purposes, a game in its own right. And considering the fact that it was recently greenlit on Steam, a lot of other gamers feel the same way.
Underhell places you squarely in the shoes of a bald young man named Jake Hawkfield. Jake's life hasn't exactly been unicorns and rainbows, as he is a recent a widower tormented by his past. Working as a member of a S.W.A.T. team, things go awry during a routine mission and he is inexplicably the sole survivor; terrorists, hostages and even his teammates are all slaughtered, and Jake is without an alibi. For this, Jake gets sent to an underground maximum security prison where all is not as it seems.
Currently, only the prologue and the first chapter are available (out of a planned four in total, plus an epilogue), but don't be fooled: there is a ton of stuff to see and do here and there's already a good few hours of gameplay to be had, even more than some AAA titles. In the course of play, you'll be rescuing hostages, sniping terrorists, entering bullet-time, driving a truck recklessly through an underground parking lot, facing off against vengeful inmates in jail, killing zombies with axes, solving puzzles, coordinating members of your squad, backtracking, playing out nightmares and living through memories and hallucinations… and that's all just in the first chapter. It's pretty much every recent FPS, horror and narrative game cliché, all fused together in a brain-melting smorgasbord of Source engine goodness. And it's all free.
This mod's influences are varied. It almost goes without saying that Half-Life is the main contributor, but Counter-Strike, F.E.A.R., Call Of Duty, Rainbow Six and a whole slew of others all have a hand in creating the distinct world of Underhell. Shooters aren't the only point of reference, as even the exploratory and introspective gameplay of Gone Home makes an appearance, complete with a desolate house containing memories and clues.
The house in question is your home and serves as the game's main hub and focal point of the underlying plot. It's not overtly scary, but there's definitely something very wrong within its confines. Exploration will uncover artefacts from your former life, such as the pages from your deceased wife's diary. The house cycles between day and night, and once the sun sets, it's not uncommon for unexplained events to occur: a piano will begin playing by itself, doors will open and shut of their own accord and ghostly apparitions may make an appearance for a brief moment. It's all wonderfully unnerving and does a superb job of sustaining a foreboding atmosphere without resorting to gore-drenching tactics. While any sane person would pack their bags immediately and run out the front door without looking back, you are required to return to the house time and again, and occasionally a task must be undertaken in order for the game to progress further.
Underhell is apt at seamlessly switching between the three extremes of exploration, survival horror and all-out fragfest. You'll go from gleefully splattering enemies with your vehicle to outrunning rampaging zombies because your weapon got knocked out your hand and you have nothing to fight with. Even health and vision need to approached tactfully: an injury can cause you to bleed to death, so you always need to have bandages and other medical supplies handy in addition to other health items such as food. You'll also have to make use of batteries to power your flashlight and night-vision goggles, or you may opt for less effective but energy-saving glowsticks and flares to illuminate your view. Keeping your inventory stocked with tools and supplies will be paramount to your success.
There's also lots of plot with plenty of dialogue. Though it occasionally gets too long-winded for its own good, it keeps you involved in the story and the voice acting is actually quite well done. While the Source engine is certainly showing its age, the attention to detail is exquisite and the musical score is second to none. The game makes extensive use of musical cues to enhance the atmosphere and gameplay, such as playing a rock loop whenever an enemy spots you. As for Jake, the silent protagonist that he is, he's the ideal mixture between Gordon Freeman and Max Payne, and he might just become our new favorite antihero.
If I've perked your interest, your next question will likely be "how do I install it?" You'll need Steam for this baby, as well as the Source SDK 2007. Once Steam is opened, look on the top left, next to "Store" and you'll see "Library". Click that and select "Tools" from the drop-down menu. Scroll down until you see the Source SDK Base 2007 and double click to install. Don't worry, it's all free.
Once that's done, you need to grab the mod itself. Download it from here and then extract it into your Sourcemods folder, which should be something like C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\Sourcemods. Look in Program Files (x86) if you're running a 64-bit version of Windows. Restart Steam and Underhell should appear in your library.


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Monday, 13 October 2014
October 11-13, 2014
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National News: Courts grapple with GOP-backed voting limits | GOP-backed voting limits spur backlash
Alaska: Elections Chief: Parties say what they want in voter pamphlet | 'Over-voting" was common problem with absentee ballots | State sends out corrected voter pamphlet
Arizona: Republican elections chief criticizes possible Democratic replacement | Student leaders hosting early polling station at UA
California: Paper is still the tech of choice for California elections | Quake-displaced county workers settle in Dey Labs | More than 8K SF ballot packs damaged, being returned | Padilla, Peterson avoid partisan attacks in secretary of state debate | Thousands of mail-in ballots going uncounted | Paper-folding skills will get your ballot in envelope | Ravaged election ballots arrive in mailboxes across San Francisco | Kern Co. elections officials: Don't cut ballots | Forum for secretary of state candidates hosted at International House | Registrar sees steady rise in mail-in ballots | Sulphur Springs to host meeting on voting areas
Connecticut: Darien registrar reaches out to help seniors cast ballots
Florida: Floridians back Scott's stance blocking felons from voting | Voters urged to get 'election ready'
Georgia: Lawyer's Committee sues Georgia over missing voter applications | Lowndes Co. elections office takes part in #PostThePeach | #PostThePeach campaign launched or early voters in Ga. | As early voting opens, litigation looms
Idaho: Election official faces trial stemming from recall
Illinois: Election Q&A: Scott Hays, Champaign Co. clerk
Indiana: Lawson urges participation in mock election
Iowa: Voter bus will mix politics with football at high school game
Kentucky: Poll workers still badly needed, officials say
Massachusetts: High voter turnout, larger ballot boosts costs for town clerks | Montgomery Co. registrar uses social media to recruit election workers
Michigan: Helping absentee voters? Or felony fraud?
Minnesota: Not guilty plea filed in ballot burning
Missouri: 6 days of early voting up for Missouri vote | Boone Co. clerk pans early voting amendment
Montana: Referendum would end election-day registration
Nebraska: Early voting ups workload for election officials | Gale urges students to volunteer as election workers | Early voting ups workload for elections officials | Students could win gift card for election day work
Nevada: Voter's guide to secretary of state campaign
North Carolina: Rush to register keeps voter offices busy | Surge ends registration deadline | Beating the voting registration deadline in Mecklenburg Co. | Back to the future? City may change election year cycles | After 31 years of working the polls, volunteer has seen number of changes
North Dakota: Fairfield goes on the attack towards Jaeger in SoS race
Ohio: Voting machines prepped, tested for November election | Marion Co. sees jump in early voting | No action taken after elections board ends investigation into Facebook | Union Co. officials investigating suspect signatures | Clerk ready for early voting, Election Day | Wood Co. to replace poll books | Even with start of early voting, issue ordered onto ballot
Pennsylvania: Philly official urged to rebut report he hasn't voted in years | Raises approved for election officials
South Dakota: Sioux Falls considers high-speed ballot counter | Group files suit claiming voting rights violations | Jackson Co. being pressured to open satellite office for voters
Tennessee: Farley: Election office staff, poll workers most important in vote administration | Should Tennessee make it easier for ex-felons to restore their voting rights? | "I Voted" stickers in Tennessee feature GOP name | Judge rules in favor of elections commission | Despite changes in other states, voter ID law stays in Tennessee
Texas: County unveils more accessible election system | Webb Co. prepares voting equipment for November elections | Texas voter ID dispute heats up | Federal judge issues order blocking voter ID law | Supreme Court ruling could thwart Texas' appeal in voter ID case | After voter ID ruling, appeals race begins | Greg Abbott seeks guidance on Texas voter ID | Use of voter ID law uncertain as next month's election near | Voter ID case may cause chaos on Election Day | RGV elections administrator, vote promoter shrug at voter ID ruling | Texas voter ID law ruling takes election office by surprise | County officials on hold amid voter ID ruling |Elections office scrambles after ID ruling | Court filings dispute timing of lifting of Texas' voter ID law | After voter ID ruling, appeals race begins | Voters prepare for crowded Nov. 4 election with uncertainty | Vote centers to debut Nov. 4
U.S. Virgin Islands: Joint BOE is prepared by doesn't expect Legislature to fund early voting period |
Vermont: Early voting reopens in Burlington
Virginia: Va. prepares for first election with new ID laws | It's in Hampton's budget: $157,560 for elections
Washington: Staff changes for Wyman include hiring of ex-TVW executive
West Virginia: County gets set for Nov. 4 election
Wisconsin: Appeals Court dissenters blister state's voter ID law | On-again, off-again voter ID has clerks scrambling | Clerks working to clear voter ID confusion | Elections board halts voter education effort | Elections official: Voter ID decision could save Milwaukee $50K | Dane Co. clerk says no photo ID mandate means more people can vote


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STATE — More than 2 million New Jersey utility customers were without power Tuesday morning as a result of storm damage from Hurricane Sandy. PSE&G reported 1.2 million customers without power; Jersey Central Power & Light reported more than 930,000 and Atlantic City Electric reported 188,000 power outages.
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BOSTON — NOT LONG AGO, after a midnight session with a male friend who was considering fatherhood at 50, I decided that middle-aged men suffer from a distinct biological disadvantage. They don't go through menopause.
This was a fairly quirky, contrary point of view. My friend did not long for the growth experience of hot flashes. It is more often women who resent the biological clock ticking loudly over their leisurely plans.
If anything, the female fertility deadline seems positively un-American, unfair. We are, after all, citizens of a country that believes in endless choices and unlimited options. Moreover, this biological destiny seems like a remnant of inequality: If men can have babies in their seventies, why not women?


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I have come across this article which had sort of convinced me to wait and pray that Baby Joram hits full term.
Before this article, I had hoped that he'd be out by 37 or 38 weeks as I thought that he'd be a little smaller then thus would result to an easier passage out. And that would mean that I could get back to my sweets sooner.
Still, I'd take on the walks still since it would increase my stamina for the labor and delivery process as well as reduce edema. And yes, we'd have great sex for as long as we want it... no matter how big a belly I'd get!


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Unlike any other text on international trade, this groundbreaking book focuses on the dynamic long-run relationship between trade and economic growth rather than the static short-run relationship between trade and economic efficiency. The authors begin with well-known theory on international trade, and then take the student into more recent and less well-known work, all with a careful balance between empirical and theoretical perspectives. A valuable teaching tool for courses in international economics, economic growth, and economic development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the book uses some very modest algebra, calculus, and statistics. However, most analytical discussions are built around diagrams in order to make the text accessible to students with a variety of social science backgrounds. An Instructor's Manual is available to professors who adopt the text.Kia Motors, currently Koreaa#39;s second largest automotive company, was established in 1944 as a bicycle producer and started producing motorcycles and three-wheel cars around ... It organized its own dealer network in England in 1991 and also established a sales company in the United States in 1992. Kia Motors hopes to enter the U.S. market in 1993 with its new subcompact model called the Sephia.
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The "New" PlayCCG
posted on 02/26/18
Greetings from Portland, Oregon! In addition to a new location, we're also adding some new features to make PlayCCG even better. Here are a few things you can expect to see coming very soon:
New shipping alternative - Expedited Economy (A super cheap, super fast option for small orders under $15)
Expanded selection of CCGs - Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Force of Will and more!
Faster shipping times - With our new organization system, we are able to get orders out the door within 48 hours!
Our timeline has these new features being implemented within the next 3-4 weeks, so check back soon. We look forward to meeting your CCG needs with exceptional service, cheap prices, and fast shipping!
Some new things coming
posted on 11/24/17
Playccg is undergoing a few changes, and we will be a bit dark for a few days while we set all of this up. The result should be faster service and better selection overall, so bear with us!
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Anyone got a good crab deck?
posted on 10/22/17
So in the new FF version, what are you pairing Crab with? I'm going crab with a splash of lion, but I'd love to see deck lists. Email me!
Stick me up!
posted on 06/10/17
Well, stick something - In honor of the soon to be realeased lcg, I've lowered the price on Bumper Stickers to a quarter. Show your clan loyalty in this new era!
In other news
posted on 04/19/17
Do you want to make games? Do you know people who want to make games? I have a tool for you!
One of my current projects is the White Box, a book of essays and box of bits to help new designers make games. Well, it's up! The kickstarter went live this morning, and I'd really value your promoting/posting/tweeting about it. Take a look at this link here:
Plug it, if you like. If you tell me you did in the notes of any order I'll include a bunch of free loot for you.
GenCon 2017
posted on 03/01/17
I'm doing my planning for Gencon and my usual room plan fails me this year. Anyone got a room to share with a small Yasuki?
Our love will never die!
posted on 10/24/16
Well, tis the season. Who is doing L5R themed costumes? Send us pics!
Yasuki Jeremy on the Road
posted on 07/17/16
The great foolishness of the Summer 2016 trip begins. Yasuki Jeremy will be in Taiwan for a week before Gencon, then on the ground at Gencon, then visiting family in Eastern washington for a week.
Thus - Orders placed after 7/20 may ship as late as 8/20 - they will ship with lots of bonus free stuff, and I'll ship in between trips if I can. As always, if you want anything hand delivered to Gencon please email me (but note that I fly in Tuesday, so order accordingly).
Thank you for your understanding, and see many of you at Gencon
posted on 06/12/16
Well, I'm planning out my GenCon. If you have any l5r events, particularly "let's go to the bar and tell war stories" events, please shoot me an invite.
So where are you?
posted on 04/26/16
So with L5R off the shelves it looks like many of us die hards are still here - where are you? What keeps bringing you to the table?
Leave me a note with your orders letting me know what you are doing with the cards - playing old arcs? filling out a collection? gifts? Tell me and I'll include a BUNCH of free stuff!


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Dr. Footer saved my life and my son's life by recognizing and treating HEELP syndrome at the earliest stages. Not only is he an excellent and caring, personable doctor...he is a genius too. He is well-read with up to date knowledge and decades of experience. The best doctor in the world.
I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Footer. I wanted a personal relationship with my DR and he provided just that. He exceeded my expectations. I don't know when this man sleeps, because in our experience it didn't matter the time or even the day of the week, if we needed Footer he was there, and we saw him every day we were in the hospital. This was my first pregnancy and it couldn't have gone any better. Like any new mom, I had my moments when I was nervous or seemed to have a dozen new questions and Dr. Footer was always willing to talk and always managed to take the edge off. He was calm and friendly and had great bedside manner. I could go on and on about how great of an experience we had with both Dr. Footer and Sibley Memorial Hospital. From our Doctor, to the anesthesiologist, to the nurses, even the janitorial staff, everyone was kind and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience.
Dr. Footer is the best doctor I have ever had in ANY field! He never rushes you, answers any and all questions, always makes sure I'm comfortable, always returns phone calls promptly and is willing to handle my medical issues outside of my gyn needs. If I ever move out of the area I would travel, by plane if necessary, just to continue going to him!
Dr. Footer is the best physician I ever(former Foxhall OBGYN patient). He genuinely cares about his patients, and he was also the only OBYN to be thorough enough to check my breathing/heart and lymph nodes during a physical. I was able to get an appointment with him the same month I inquired, and his receptionist was wonderful with getting back to me instantly on a few paper work questions. I never had to be put on hold. During the exam I had the best VIP treatment. He takes his time and is very thorough/interested in your health history, and I feel like I'm in the best hands. Dr. Footer is very approachable, kind, and immediaely made me feel at ease with seeing a male physician. If you want to be treated like a VIP (versus a time slot), definitely use him as your OBGYN. Before I left his office, he told me that I could come/see him with any non GYN health issues(since I'm healthy). He's the traditional, personable, good old school Dr. that is a rarity these days.
I can not emphasis how much I adore Dr. Footer. He delivered both of my children, my sister's daughter, two friends' children, and helped me through three miscarriages. I too travel 45 minutes to see him. I do not think that you can find a more understanding, caring OBGYN than Dr. Footer. In addition, his knowledge and skills are phenomenal...I always knew that I was in exceptionally capable hands!
He is is great, freindly, kind and very proffesional. I wish all doctors were llike him.
Dr. Footer is a very friendly, personable physician. I was thrilled to discover such a good doctor in the city. I would like to see Dr. Footer move to electronic tools(like epocrates.com) to make decisions about medications. When I asked him if I could take a (now well-known and frequently prescribed) medication during pregnancy, he dragged out a huge, old book. However, it didn't list my medication, which I've been taking for 10 years. This would not have been an issue with an online tool (or even a more up-to-date book).
I have 4 children,I have had miscarriages,I have had laporoscopies and other test. As a teen I had PID, so I had problems with my tubes & ovaries. Dr Footer has been my doctor for over 20 years, he is very knowledgeable he is always very caring and helpful,he always has time to spend talking to his patients, he always calls you back promptly when you call needing help or with a question. He called me after each surgery, he called me the night before I had my labor induced. He is an excellent doctor. He is much better at getting back to me then my children's Pediatrician. My daughter who is 20 yrs old see's doctor Footer and she is very comfortable with him and he spends time talking to her and answering her questions. The ladies in his office are always very friendly and helpful.I would recommend Dr Footer if you are looking for a great OB-GYN.
Wonderful OB. I too traveled 45min each way to see Dr. Footer throughout my pregnancy. He was very knowledge, kind and thoughtful. Made me feel comfortable with every aspect. Best I've had!
Dr. Footer delivered (in 2000)my daughter I was only 18 at the time he made me feel safe, and he was very postive, kind, understanding, and made it great experience I would recommed him for anybody, and when I plan to have more children I will use him for my care even if I have to travel from a long distance I wouldnt have it any other way
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Calling To Angels Gets Lonesome By Reesa Mercy -
Prequel to 'Seize the Day.' ~The Used 'Sick Hearts'
I Left Her When I Found Her By MyAvengedRomance -
I wish I could have spent more time with her, but I
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Easier Said Than Done (Oneshot) By EV -
This kinda does a 180 really quick but I like it and I hope you all will! **Zee and Emma break up but can he really stay away from the love of his life?**
Seize The Day By Zoiie Donovan -
Caryn is a pretty normal 17-year-old Californian girl, but at home it was a different story. Her father was a alcoholic and so subsequently became abusive toward her and her older brother Jack, who was 21. Their mother died when Caryn was just 5.
Shotgun Romance By pen_and_ink -
Synyster Gates, the god of Rock n Roll meets Samantha in a bar and all hell breaks loose. To her he's just Brian Haner, but theres two sides to everything. Will their romance unfold without troubles or will the rock n roll lifestyle find a way to break them down? Syn Gates/OC
Seize The Day By Lucky -
What happens when Zacky gets his second chance with Lucky?
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Just Like Heaven By pen_and_ink -
Gina Seward is one of the WWE's most dominating female wrestlers, alongside her two best friends Trish Stratus and Lita. What happens when her much needed time off turns into an all out family affair with her brother's band, Avenged Sevenfold.
That Summer By Lillith Thursday -
Summary: Forgetting someone you love isn't always easy. m/m Zack/Brian Zack p.o.v drabble-ish
Evoking The Past By Lillith Thursday -
Summary: Jimmy recollects on a memory he never thought he�d have to repeat to his son. m/m slash Jimmy/Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Jimmy/Matt. Written before Jimmy's passing.
Once in a Lifetime Chance By abigailgates -
He goes to an Avenged Sevenfold tryout. She goes with him... Best friends, and always will be through thick and thin.
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Government/Departments » Housing Authority » Landlord FAQ
Landlord FAQ
Q: If I currently have someone in my rental unit who is in need of financial help, can they get on the EPHA program for immediate assistance?
A: No. All persons who receive financial help through the EPHA made an application when the waitlist was opened and have waited their turn on the list.
Q: Can I use my own lease agreement?
A: Yes. Landlords may utilize their own lease agreements or they can choose to utilize the EPHA model lease. If you decide to use your own lease agreement, there must be a provision in it for automatic continuation of the lease terms after the initial required one-year lease period.
Q: How do I make my unit available to voucher holders?
A: You may list it on our vacancy list by calling the office, 698-4718, and providing the information about the unit (address, how many bedrooms, house or apartment, name of the person to call and phone number). Or you may e-mail LaToya Brown. The vacancy list is a means of free advertising.
Q: Can you answer questions about the potential family to assist with the screening process?
A: Yes. To some degree, we can give you information about the family statistics and if they are in compliance with their obligations under our housing program. If you want information about whether they pay their rent on time or cause property damage, etc., you must contact their current and/or previous landlord.
Q: How much rent can I charge?
A: You CANNOT charge more than the unit would bring on the open market. We do have payment standard guidelines according to family size. A family can rent a unit that is above their payment standard; however, they will pay the difference dollar for dollar. At the point that they would be spending more than 40 percent of their income, use of the unit would be denied. Also, the higher rent must be reasonable compared to similar units on the open market.
Q: Will you inspect my unit before I find an EPHA-qualified family to rent it?
A: No. We do not inspect units until you have a voucher family selected and the preliminary paperwork is turned in (Request for Tenancy Approval). We do a preliminary calculation to be sure the rent amount does not cost the family more than 40 percent of their income. Inspections are usually scheduled within three to five working days from the date the Request for Tenancy Approval form is submitted to the EPHA office.
Q: Does the EPHA pay for any tenant damaegs?
A: No. We encourage you to screen the tenant and collect a full deposit. It is also permissible for you to collect an extra amount as a pet deposit. You are not permitted to collect a deposit that is above the customary practice for our geographical area. One month's rent is, for the most part, the standard customary practice.
Q: What else should I consider before leasing to an EPHA client?
A: Of course, you should screen the potential tenant based upon past patterns of behavior of property damages and timely rental payments. You should also review your policy on visitors, their frequency, and if and how long they may spend the night. You also will want to review your policies about pets and fees for late rent payments.
Q: Can I charge the tenant extra above the amount stated on the lease agreement?
A: No. We have established the maximum the family can afford based upon their income. Asking them to pay extra amounts not stated on the lease agreement is considered fraud.
Q: Can I charge a penalty for late rent payments?
A: Yes. All rents are due on the first of each month. What we see most is a flat fee, usually $25, if rent is not paid by the fifth of the month. Our experience with daily rate penalties is that it leaves room for argument if the penalty is assessed from the second or the sixth.
Q: If I do have problems with the tenant, does the EPHA take care of the problem for me?
A: No. We still expect our landlords to be the landlord and take responsibility for enforcing the lease agreement. If the situation warrants eviction, as the landlord you must follow procedures as established by state statute. We do require you to give our office copies of any eviction or termination notices you serve. In some cases, we can assist with problems, especially if it is a violation of our program rules.
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Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until browned, about 12 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, stir in the coriander, cumin, and turmeric, cook until fragrant, stirring, for 45 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute more.
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Add the lentils to the thickened broth, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
When the lentil mixture has cooled, stir in the cilantro. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, or puree with an immersion blender. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
Whisk the coconut milk, lemon juice, salt, and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and garnish with the coriander sprigs. Serve immediately with the lemon wedges.
If making the soup in advance, adjust its consistency when re-heating with water or broth, since it has a tendency to thicken as it sits.
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I love it. I so want that chair.ReplyDelete
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Very inspirational. Although I'd probably spend most of my time just gazing at all of the visual beauty around me, & not a whole lot of time working in a space like this. ;-) It's distractingly beautiful.ReplyDelete
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Maldon based construction equipment hire and retailer Taylor Construction Plant have been a loyal client for us here at Enovate for over 12 years, so we were thrilled to be approached by them to redesign and rebuild their website.
We last re-built the TCP website back in 2005; with the ever-changing website industry it was definitely time for a fresh and modern re-design and a new, updated CMS that was both intuitive and easy to use for the back-office content editors.
The new site also needed to be flexible so that it could accommodate a regularly changing product range, both in terms of equipment for sale, hire and new directions such as promoting Hydrogen powered devices to the green energy market and event lighting to festival promoters and other outdoor venues with specialist lighting requirements.
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We built a bespoke homepage slider, which is fully customisable and editable using the CMS. We have also built the site to allow full control over all the product pages and their respective content from the CMS.
The site also features a Request For Hire section, which allows users to select a date range and require about hiring one or more products straight from the website.
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US Navy Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) was established on July 1st, 1955. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-84 adopted the name in 1960 while operating the FJ-3 Fury. The squadron transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1976. VF-84 deployed several times aboard the USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt before being disestablished on October 1st, 1995, and handing over the Jolly Rogers title to VF-103.
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The Leon Polk Smith Foundation was established to preserve and promote the art and legacy of Leon Polk Smith (1906-1996). The Foundation encourages and assists museums and other educational organizations to organize and produce exhibitions of and publications on Smith's work and to create online resources about his art and career. Likewise it may make loans and gifts of Leon Polk Smith's art and grants to universities, museums and other public and educational organizations to enhance the public appreciation of Smith's art and that of constructivist artists. The Foundation does not presently make grants to artists or scholars, although such a program may be developed in the future.
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Tinashe's sexy performances of 'Superlove' + 'Company' on Wonderland 🎤
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Tinashe serves up a dance-heavy performance of 'Joyride' singles 'Superlove' and 'Company' on MTV's new show 'Wonderland.'
She DID that! 'Superlove' had the right energy/vibe, though starting off nice and soft, and going IN towards the end. This was a pretty good performance. 'Company' is a cute song. But it's missing something. There's no knock to it, no climax, no transition. It's a bit too samey, and repetitive. It could even have done with a rapper or something. But at least she managed to sell the performance. Check 'em out below!


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It's back - come on out to the 3rd Annual Fire & Ice Winter Festival!
Enjoy the ski trails during the Nordic Ness Loppet, try your hand at snow sculpting, and experience a new view of winter on a sleigh ride! When you start to get chilly come warm up next to a bonfire or join in on a jamming session when you want to rest your feet after all the winter games. We even get to set off fireworks and you can bring your own too!
As the sun goes down, prepare for Melting Man; a Tree Doug creation!!!
New this year - the Carless Drive-in! Come catch some Ness Creek flicks in the Jack Millikin Centre. Videos will be playing all day!
Tickets are $20 (plus taxes and fees) for the day and are available at: https://www.picatic.com/FireandIce
---> Community Soup Cook Off
Anyone have a soup recipe that you think beats all the rest? Why not prove it and enter into the Community Soup Cook Off!
- Entries must be registered by emailing [email protected] before February 20th 2018
- Entrants must purchase a ticket to Fire & Ice or have a volunteer ticket to participate, but there is no fee to enter the competition
- Anyone entering a soup will receive a complimentary lunch voucher
- Additional lunch vouchers will be offered to guests upon making a $5 donation
- Voucher will entitle you to a cup of soup and homemade bun
- We provide the buns, spoons, and bowls
- You provide the crock pot to keep it warm
- Entries will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges, at 2pm on event day
- Grand Prize will receive one complimentary ticket to Ness Creek Music Festival 2018 and bragging rights!
There will also be a bar, so bring your ID and cash!
Gates open at 12:00pm
Sleigh rides (weather permitting) will be running 12pm to 6pm
Fireworks are at 8pm followed by the big event - Melting Man!!!
Cabins at the Ness Creek Site are available to rent by emailing [email protected].
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As we all know by now Taliban-Afghanistan, under the command of Mullah Omar, has issued a document laying down more than a code of conduct for its fighters.
The document was entitled La'iha – da Afghanistan Islamii Imarat da Mujahidinu lparah or The Code of Conduct for the Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. It included also theological and ideological legitimatization of most of the military commands outlined. The La'ihais quite comprehensive. It has 13 chapters and 67 articles. The major topics covered can be listed under four categories: military tactics, asylum and prisoners, unity of the 'jihad' and sociopolitical relations.
Regarding military tactics, suicide attacks and civilian casualties were the main highlights in theLa'iha. On the former, the leadership of the Taliban declared that suicide bombings should only be used on 'high and important targets,' and the 'utmost effort should be made to avoid civilian casualties.'" On the latter, the La'iha stresses that governors, district chiefs and line commanders and every member of their armed formations 'must do their best to avoid civilian deaths, civilian injuries and damage to civilian property.'
Regarding asylum, the La'iha recycles 'aman al-'ahad, an established concept in classical Islamic jurisprudence, into an Afghan contemporary setting: 'every Muslim can invite anyone working for the slave government in Kabul to leave their job, and cut their relationship with this corrupt administration. If the person accepts, then with the permission of the provincial and district leadership, a guarantee of safety can be given.' In other words, it provides an exit for government employers and legitimize it in an intelligible narrative.
Regarding prisoners, the policies outlined in the La'iha stresses centralization: 'whenever any official, soldier, contractor or worker of the slave government is captured, these prisoners cannot be attacked or harmed.
The decision on whether to seek a prisoner exchange, or to release the prisoner, with a strong guarantee, will be made by the provincial leader. Releasing prisoners in exchange for money is strictly prohibited.' Depending on the prisoner's rank, the decision to kill or release him is made by the upper echelons of the Taliban. If the prisoner is a director, commander or a district chief or higher, Mullah Omar (referred to as the Imam) or his deputy (na'ib) will decide his/her fate.
The same applies if a NATO soldier was captured: 'if a military infidel is captured, the decision on whether to kill, release or exchange the hostage is only to be made by the Imam or deputy Imam.' In other words, if the captured soldier was killed Mullah Omar and his deputies will be directly responsible.
Regarding unity, the Taliban repeats a chapter from the Algerian GIA's history by outlawing all non-Taliban armed Islamist activities. The La'iha states clearly that: 'creating a new mujahidin group or battalion is forbidden.'" It implies punitive measures if that order was violated.
Finally, it is clear that Taliban leadership understands the importance of winning the hearts and minds to win this war : 'The mujahideen have to behave well and show proper treatment to the nation, in order to bring the hearts of civilian Muslims closer to them.' More than that, the La'ihahas a Taliban-style 'equal opportunity' code: 'the mujahideen must avoid discrimination based on tribal roots, language or their geographic background.'
Overall, the Lai'ha can be seen as an attempt by the leadership of the Taliban to centralize the organization, before possibly launching a new wave of attacks. The development can be also seen as an attempt to distance the organization from al-Qa'ida's and other jihadist experiences in Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other countries – where popular discontent marked the end of the Islamist insurgency.