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First let me apologize for this taking so long to get put up here. I started this 3 weeks ago and have been either super sick in my down time or prepping for speaking engagements. I will try to post more questions more than once a week to try to catch up a little.
What is this? To find out more about where this Q&A came from, read this blog.
To read the CASL: Question and Answer (Part One), click HERE.
1. As a woman leader, what is the best way to lead men under my care? What should I do and not do?
Honestly, your leadership shouldn't be any different. The problem with leadership in general with women over men is that we take Ephesians 5:22 WAY out of context, "Wives submit to your husbands." Please notice ladies, it does NOT say "women submit to all men." The only man that you are called to submit to is YOUR husband, not ALL men. Further in that chapter it talks about slaves submitting to their masters. So that is our instruction when we have some in leadership OVER us, then we need to submit to them. However, if you are in leadership and there are men over you, then it, biblically speaking, is not different than if there are women over you. With that said, there are significant personality differences between most men and women. So I would be aware of that as you lead. But I don't believe that your leadership needs to change from a biblical perspective because you have men under your leadership.
2. If put in leadership in charge of men how do you handle that from a godly perspective?
See question above.
If you have a more specific question that isn't listed above, please feel free to clarify by pressing "comment" below. You can remain anonymous by clicking on that when you comment.
3. What is a woman's role in leadership in the church?
Good question! This is one that I haven't really studied in a long time, but certainly studied a bunch years ago. I grew up with my Dad and step mom going to a Methodist church. The other half of the time I grew up with my mom who is an atheist and feminist. So I was always taught as a young child that women could do anything-- secular or religious. Then, after I became a Christian at 16, I started to go with my friends to a Baptist church. I had never heard of submission. I thought it was weird that they didn't have women on ministerial staff level. So my eyes were opened up to the differences in denominations.
Biblically speaking: I think this is like most things that divide us by denomination-- some topics in scripture can be interpreted different ways. With that statement I just offended every denomination. Because we all believe that what we believe is the only interpretation you could Biblically speaking. Am I right? :)
Socially speaking (and, I think, practically speaking): It's a challenging thing to lead men in leadership in the church. I know we have made a lot of progress in our society in the past 50 years of how men see women, but I think that in the church we are a decade or so behind. For whatever reason, men still have a hard time respecting and listening to women's opinions (especially in certain denominations).
With that said, I am not trying to avoid conflict or dodge the question, but I would say this is something that I would recommend you devote to study yourself. Don't just take on the opinions of your pastor, friends or even family. Figure it out yourself. Along the way if you have more specific question, please feel free to contact me anytime.
4. How do you live your life finishing what God wants us to do now if you know you are going somewhere else?
I know for my personality this is a really hard struggle too. I am so future oriented and strategy minded that I am always looking to what's ahead. Chris (my hubs) reminds me often of a great quote by Jim Elliot: "Where ever you are, be all there."
This past fall I was leaving my job at Houston's First and knew that the next steps would be to launch this ministry and also for us to start trying for a baby. It was so hard not to check out. But my motto was: Finish strong and leave this place set up for success when I leave.
It's so hard if you know you are graduating or something like that not to check out. But if you do check out, you are going to miss some really incredible moments right in front of you. Live life in the moment. Savor it.
5. How do I connect/relate with the women who don't understand/know the truths and importance of moral purity? (i.e. women who didn't grow up in the faith.)
This is hard. I think as women we can all connect simply because we are woman. Try to find another common ground. For example, I spoke at a women's prison last week and was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to connect with those women. Until I realized when I looked in their eyes, they are just like me.
I remember before I was a Christian the hardest people to be around were Christians. I felt so judged by them, the seemed so pious. So I just encourage you to let grace and love ooze from you. Don't ever put yourself in situations that compromise your integrity or cause you to stumble. But I bet if you try to connect you will find many ways that you connect.
As always, you can still submit more questions or ask for clarification on an above question by commenting or email me at email@example.com.
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First and foremost, it is vital to stress the importance of doing your research before you buy Matcha green tea. You are not going to be able to tell with 100% certainty whether Matcha is truly of a good or bad quality until you receive it. So, to avoid receiving poor quality Matcha, the best thing to do is look for a supplier that has good feedback in the industry and other marks of quality, such as awards. If you do this, you are likely to receive the vibrant coloured Matcha that smells and tastes how it should. Once your Matcha tea arrives, you will definitely be able to tell whether you have purchased quality Matcha or not. The first thing to look out for is the colour. If it is dull green, yellowish, or even brownish in colour, it is of a bad quality. It is likely that the Matcha is past its prime or that it includes stems and branches. Matcha should have a vibrant spring green colour. The smell is another indicator, as Matcha should be fresh and inviting. If it smells stale and dusty, that is another bad sign. Of course, the taste will certainly indicate what level of quality you have bought. Matcha should be tasty and naturally sweet.
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There is a lot of skepticism about passing statistics. In particular, # of passes completed and pass completion % are generally eschewed by the soccer analytics community. For the most part these criticisms are valid. These metrics don't control at all for the difficulty or type of pass being attempted. For example, a player such as Barcelona's Xavi might rack up 100 passes a game completed at a 90% clip, but for the most part they are all short passes completed under minimal defensive duress. His passing statistics are as much a product of Barcelona's "tiki-taka" system as they are a reflection of his individual skill. Therefore, if we place these statistics within the context of a team's system, might that be more informative? Perhaps.
Pass Usage Rate (%)
The concept is pretty simple: take a player's passes/90 and divide it by the team's passes/90. Additionally, I have introduced a concept called Pass Share, which frames the Pass Usage Rate (%) in a slightly different manner: Pass Share takes a players Pass Usage Rate (%) and divides it by an average player's Pass Usage Rate (9.1%) (assumes all 11 players share equally in passing).
See below for results from MLS 2013. For avid watchers they aren't that surprising, though seeing the two Montreal Impact central defenders so high up the list (Nesta and Ferrari) is interesting.
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Does anyone remember "Moonlighting", that terrific TV show from the mid-80s, starring Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis. Tonight I have stumbled across, and am still watching, what was my absolute favorite episode, dubbed "Atomic Shakespeare" and featuring a parody of "Taming of the Shrew." I vaguely recall referencing this particular episode in a paper for my favorite Shakespeare class.
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Of all sixty-five Moonlighting episodes, none is better remembered, more often asked about (you should read my email!), or more popular than this one. And there's a very good reason why this is true: this episode is, without question or contest, the most brilliant piece of comedy ever written for Moonlighting. It is consistently witty throughout — every line, every scene, every plot development, every visual image is a work of comic genius.
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(Rockford, IL) With much fanfare, Court Street UMC welcomes the musical 'Godspell' to its sanctuary on April 20th and 21st at 7:30 p.m. and April 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
The musical is a series of parables interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance. It started as a college project performed by students at Carnegie Mellon University and moved to La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in Greenwich Village. It was then re-scored for an off-Broadway production which became a long-running success. (from Wikipedia)
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FR: Asian Cuisine
Posted by fredfierce on July 12, 2008
Tonight was another fun night again…took the train over to NYC to bar hop with one of my best friends (Mike), his gf, and a bunch of her friends. We hit up a couple of bars down on W. 17th Street but its all dead and very calm tonight. The girls that we are with are cool, but very superficial and indecisive. They like the guys with the money, who roll into the bar with their white collar work clothes on. I've got piercings, and usually dress casual rocker type, so I guess they're not as receptive to me. All were cute girls, and once I get better in this game, a factor like this shouldnt affect me….
After much debate of where to go, we end up at a bar in Greenwich Village called Fiddlesticks. Dance/pop music….low lighting….crowded with plenty of hotties = The ideal place for Phred to enjoy himself.
I start talking it up with one of the white collar guys, who actually turns out to be a cool mofo. He's an investment banker, but he's got a great personality, and I can see why the girls are receptive to him.
After a little bit of chatter, I go to the bar to get a drink. It's a circular bar, and I get a nice view of the hotties tonight. I realize how many awesome hot chicks that are there. I'm like DAMNNNN, I'm so happy to be here right now with so many hotties, and enjoying the night with one of my best friends. When I'm in this environment, my WOOO! explodes like a motherfucka. Jesus Christ, about a half a year ago, this place would've sucked me in and ate me alive, but NOW….I CRAVE these places.
Anyway back on track. I'm smiling…and having a great time when I notice this cute little asian chick looking in my direction smiling back. With a dimly lit environment, I'm thinking….nahhh it must be my imagination. She even puckers her lips at me…and now I think….this is just too good to be true. Five seconds after that, a guy rolls in next to her and tries to flirt with her but gets quickly shot down. Alright….its on!
So I grab my drink and go back to my buddy. Although I'm having a great time, that chick is in the back of my head. I tell him what happened, and he pushes me to find her. Not two seconds after we discuss this, I see the cute asian girl "casually" walking past us….as if we just happened to cross paths ;-). I spot whats going on…and as she walks by, I grab her by the arm, throw a little devilish smile, and say "Hey who are you?" I think her name is Angel idk. I claw her IMMEDIATELY, and bring her in close to hear her over the music. I talk in her ear, and when she speaks, I pull her into me instead of leaning to her. She's totally submissive, and I'm really owning this chick.
She has a heavy accent, and with the combination of that and the loud music (kinda a problem for me in general), it's VERY hard to understand what she's saying. Appearantely, from what I made out, she moved to this country a half a year ago. She's not like most asian girls though. She's very physically open and displays her sexually pretty damn well. Maybe it was the booze that forced it out of her lol.
My physical escalation starts right away, and this has become one of my best qualities in the field. I'm not afarid to be physical, and even Jeffy said it best himself…YOU CANT GET BLOWN OUT BY OVERESCALATING!
I lead her over to a corner of the bar and start asking fluff questions and cracking jokes. Unfortunately, I dont really make out muchof what she is saying, but I know shes very into me. I locked in lazer eyes and shes got that triangular gaze. I can say the dumbest shit, but I keep my body language very sexual, and she knows what my intentions are. I keep the claw on her, and place my hand on the back of her neck.
I then tell her "You're really fuckin cute"…and kiss her on the forehead. She giggles and puts her head into my chest. Then I grab her hair in the back of her head and start making out with her. On a sidenote: I'm beginning to see how to be playfully dominant. Grabbing her hair the way I did was very dominanting, and girls have been more receptive and submissive to me when I do this. It's such a good way of displaying the caveman in you without making it so obvious (like throwing her around, etc). I'm not wanking on her hair, but I'm grabbing on to it…to show my control over her without being ALL over her.
I'm all up on her in the corner. Making out, Grabbing the hair, touching her body all over, her leg wrapped around mine. She's DTF for sure. I say "Let's go"…and I lead her upstairs where the bathrooms are. I want to bring her in but shes too hesitant to do that. I guess she would feel like a slut if she did that. Oh well. I'm not a city guy, as I live on Long Island, so I dont really know how or where to pull her out. I'm sure I could've used my imagination but my friend told me that we had to go in 5 minutes to catch our train.
I tell her that I have to get back to my friends, that she was a really cool and fun chick, and that I was very happy to have met her tonight. She seems a little down that I'm going, but thats life.
Overall: I'm proud to be making progress and pushing myself whenever I'm out. I've even been opening up in the daytime, complimenting girls and flirting with them. The big thing about tonight's FR was bodylanguage and subcommunication. My hearing sucks and my voice projection isnt amazing…so with that, and the mild language barrier bwteen me and this chick….I'm having to rely on my BL and SC more. This is so key to my progress, and I notice that girls are more receptive to these things anyway instead of just the words that come out of your mouth.
QUESTION!!!!: I'm at a crosswords of sorts, and maybe RSDN guys can give some input. My style has been to just go out with my friends and have the best time I can. If I see a girl interested, or if there's someone that I find interesting…then I do what I have to do and let the chips fall as they may. I dont really do massive approaching, and I'm not out to "work on my game" or go out sarging like some people do. I just see what I want, and try to take it. I guess I do this to not pressure myself or outcome dependent.
So my question is….as an inexperienced guy…is this mindset okay to have?? I feel as a semi new guy in this game (about 3-4 months in) I should be approaching massively, only because that's what most guys go through. I see the point in doing so; to get the reference experiences and to push myself out of my comfort zone. Anyway…I'd love to hear your opinions because I truly value the respect and knowledge that is brought to the forum.
Anyway guys, tonight is another bar night…and who knows what that will bring. Ofcourse leave feedback/comments/criticism…I'm a spounge…willing to learn. Peace
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July 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm
good luck this friday. Dont forget me when you become a pimp!


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Level 1 (3rd Grade (8 Yrs Old) - 10 yrs as of age Jan 1), Level 2 (11-12 yrs of age as of Jan 1), Level 3 (13-14 yrs of age as of Jan 1) and Level 4 (15 & over as of Jan 1). 4-H members construct sewn items to be judged on construction prior to contest and during the modeling portion of the contest. Each age division of 4-H work has specific items and sewing techniques. Guidelines for these items and sewing techniques are available at the OSU Extension Center. The purpose of the contest is to have the opportunity to judge the construction skills of the 4-H member. Fit, color, selection, and texture are also considered of the modeled garment. Date for the contest is determined at the annual calendar planning meeting in July or August. 4-H members may enter garments listed for their age division. No garment can be entered by the 4-H member that was not constructed by that 4-H member. First, second, & third is determined on each article of clothing within each class of each age division. If a class has more than 3 entries, entries not placing first thru third will receive a blue or red award. There will be an overall Champion and Reserve Champion in the of the Levels (1, 2, 3 & 4).


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The Textile Society
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Gilly Thomson sells a selection of Hungarian Blueprint fabrics which are not only wonderful for patchwork and quilting but are effective in combination with indigo shibori, and as a backing or lining for garments.
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An invaluable publication presenting textiles in every context; fine art, interiors, fashion, travel and shopping, contemporary, traditional - global.
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Z-Mil replied to bob7947's topic in Proposed Law & Regulations; Legal DecisionsSo when would a contractor or contracting officer be able to recognize the increased micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds? Does one have to await an update to the FAR which would not occur until October? I'm aware that the DoD issues a class deviation (2017-O0006) increasing the MPT for their procurements to $5k ($10k for basic research and STRL).
OEM rejects flowdown of DFAR 252.246-7007
Z-Mil replied to Z-Mil's topic in Subcontracts & Subcontract ManagementThank you Neil. It is what I thought. It's not that the OEM rejected the flowdown, but rather that we were unable to confirm that they have a system in place. We are going the extra step, having subcontractors that provide us with an EEE parts or assemblies with a certification that they have a compliant QMS that covers the requirements of DFAR 2352.246-7007. The OEM's initial response to us was no they do not.
OEM rejects flowdown of DFAR 252.246-7007
Z-Mil replied to Z-Mil's topic in Subcontracts & Subcontract ManagementYes. A prime is subcontracting with the OEM (compliant with 7008(b)(1)(i) and the OEM states they do not comply with 7007. 7008 states in (b)(3)(ii) the contractor shall notify the KO in writing, but that only applies to subcontractors other than the OEM. Therefore ther is no notification requirement if it is the OEM that fails to comply with the requirement of 7007. Is this correct?
OEM rejects flowdown of DFAR 252.246-7007
Z-Mil posted a topic in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts (b)(3)(i) directs the contractor to (b)(3)(ii) if the contractor obtains an electronic part from (2) a subcontractor (other than the original manufacturer) that refuses to accept flowdown of this clause: What if it is the original manufacturer that is refusing the flowdown provisions of 252.246-7007? No action needed, and the contractor is able to procure the item from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Kind of an odd scenario, but the provision seems overlook the OEM as an potential entry point for counterfeit parts. Love to hear your thoughts.
Flowdowns below the Micro-Purchase Threshold
Z-Mil replied to Z-Mil's topic in Subcontracts & Subcontract ManagementThanks Retreadfed! I was interpreting 13.201(d) to also exclude the contractors responsibility to flowdown subcontract provisions as well for their subcontracts that are below the MPT. This logic was predicated on the second sentence in the section which states; it takes precedence over any other FAR requirement to the contrary (which includes FAR part 52).
Flowdowns below the Micro-Purchase Threshold
Z-Mil posted a topic in Subcontracts & Subcontract ManagementI was informed by the DMCA that the contractor is required to flow down 52.245-1 Goverment Property to all subcontractors (based off 52.245-1 (b)(3)). I attempted to argue that since the orders were below the MPT there should be no requirement to flowdown the provision (based on FAR 13.201 (d)) FAR 13.201 (d) Micro-purchases do not require provisions or clauses, except as provided at 13.202 and 32.1110. This paragraph takes precedence over any other FAR requirement to the contrary, but does not prohibit the use of any clause. However, I was unsuccessful in making my argument. I also see that other prime contractors also flow down 52.245-1 along with a host of other subcontract provisions in there general terms below the MPT. What is the logic requiring the inclusion of this provision specifically? The other argument I attempted to make was that the Government property received (for repair) had a unit cost well below the simplified acquisition threshold and therefore should be exempt from the provision based on FAR 45.107 (d) (d) Purchase orders for property repair need not include a Government property clause when the unit acquisition cost of Government property to be repaired does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, unless other Government property (not for repair) is provided. Note: No other property was provided. Please provide your thoughts on my reasoning.


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Lower House in Antigua passes marijuana bill
A bill to decriminalise up to 15 grammes of cannabis for personal use was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) bill had its first reading in the House in December, but was subsequently sent to a select committee to allow for more public consultations.
That engagement was held on January 23 with recommendations calling for the proposed decriminalised amount to be raised from 10 grammes to as much as two ounces as it is in Jamaica.
Piloting the bill through its Second and Third readings. Prime Minister Gaston Browne stated that they had commissioned a poll before the decriminalisation move and that research indicated that 70 percent of the population was in favour of the move.
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Frustration is building among Grenfell Tower residents over delays in distributing goodwill donations and emergency funds after millions was allocated to victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.
Those affected by the devastating fire in west London have seen little of the £18.8million raised on their behalf since the 14 June blaze, which killed at least 80 people and left hundreds more homeless.
Grenfell campaigners are now demanding donations be organised and awarded using the Manchester model.
Records published last week by the Charities Commission found that just £2.8million has been distributed so far, around 14% of the money raised.
Meanwhile, victims of the Manchester bombing will have in the coming weeks received over half the money raised to help them with no conditions attached, with families of the 22 people killed at the Ariana Grande concert to receive £250,000.
Most of the funds given to Grenfell survivors so far have been emergency grants from Kensington and Chelsea Council or the Evening Standard newspaper's dispossessed fund.
Joe Delaney, from the Grenfell Action Group, told HuffPost UK that residents are becoming frustrated at the delays.
"I'd like to see us mirror the Manchester model as that's been so successful. I think something like that needs to be done down here.
"We've seen nothing since the initial money.
We've seen nothing since the initial money.Joe Delaney, Grenfell Action Group
"Given how appallingly the Gold Command [group of London councils] and Chelsea and Kensington [Council] have handled things, I won't be holding my breath."
Bur Zita Holbourne, national chair of Black Activists Rising Against Cuts, which makes up part of the BMELawyers4Grenfell coalition, told HuffPost UK that the Manchester model "should have been adopted as it is a central model without conditions".
"What we've seen with Grenfell is lots of different pots collected, with some organisations like the Red Cross overseeing the large ones, and deciding when they will be allocated and how.
"Who is deciding people's needs? They are homeless, they've lost everything.
"All the money that was donated by ordinary people [was so] survivors would get what they need. They are being treated like beggars.
"Why are they holding on to this money?"
Why are they holding on to this money?Zita Holbourne, BMELawyers4Grenfell
Interim payments from the London Emergency Trust to survivors include a £10,000 Fresh Start grant, with those who spent more than six hours in hospital given £3,500, one week £10,000, and who lost relatives in the blaze £20,000.
The Evening Standard reported that beneficiaries of its £6.7m Grenfell fund had begun to receive additional payments - two months after the fire.
It said affected families will be entitled to £25,000 each from the fund, with £4million in total allocated to be distributed directly to survivors.
While the Red Cross was forced last week to review information given to its volunteers after a Grenfell survivor was allegedly told he wouldn't receive more than £10,000 from the charity's £5.7million fund.
The Charities Commission wrote of funds raised to help Grenfell survivors on its website: "Charities are now trying to work with the survivors and those affected to discuss how the rest of the funds should be distributed to meet the short, medium and long term needs of those affected by this awful tragedy."
It was announced on Tuesday that an additional £180,000 would be made available from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund for the families of the 22 people killed in May's Arena bombing.
Victims' relatives will be entitled to £250,000 in total - with no conditions on the use of the money attached and with assurances donations will not affect benefits claims.
Manchester's £18million fund was coordinated early on after a mammoth fundraising effort by the Manchester Evening News garnered public attention across the UK and the world.
The newspaper partnered with Manchester City Council and the British Red Cross, with a board of trustees established to oversee donations and organise their distribution.


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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Fraser Brown cleared to face Italy
- From the section Scottish Rugby
Scotland's Fraser Brown has been cleared to face Italy in Saturday's final Six Nations match after he was cited for his tackle on Elliot Daly.
An independent committee ruled the yellow card the hooker received for a dangerous tackle in the defeat by England at Twickenham was sufficient.
Brown was sin-binned in the 61-21 loss on Saturday but is now available to face the Italians at Murrayfield.
The Scots have two wins out of four in the championship so far.
Speaking before Brown was cleared to face Italy, forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys said: "We're obviously going to take contingencies in case that [Brown misses the game] happens.
"But we're fairly hopeful that the right punishment was on the field."
French referee Mathieu Raynal chose to sin-bin Brown for the second-minute tackle on Daly after consultation with television match official (TMO) Ben Skeen.
"He didn't land on his neck, so we're hopeful, when they review it, they'll see that and hopefully Fraser will be available for us," added Humphreys.
Meanwhile, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is expected to be fit to face Italy after picking up a knee injury against England.


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The mornings are fresh and the nights are getting cool… that's how you can tell Autumn (or 'fall' for my American readers although they are going into Spring) is here. So I thought I would dedicate a post to the TOP 5 Winter 'MUST HAVES'. I love winter fashion… I love boots and fur and leather, lucky for me this season is all about that.. So without further ado, here it is, StyleCrush's TOP 5 Winter 'MUST HAVES'
1. SOMETHING LEATHER… And this extends to anything! If you cant do leather pants, (don't worry, most of us have a fear of leather pants) leggings with leather inserts are a great way to be on trend without stepping too much out of your comfort zone. Feeling brave? try a leather top or skirt and if full leather is just too much, look for items that have inserts of leather.
2. FUR (faux of course)….Okay, let me be clear here…..I LOVE FUR!!!! and not because it reminds me of socialites of the 1950's/1960's but because fur can stop that bone chilling wind getting through to your core! I love my fur vests (in fact I have just added another one to my growing collection) but its not only about the vests for this season, there are some great fur scarves around! You can still wear your favourite jeans from last winter and just add a long sleeve top and your new fur scarf or vest and you have instantly updated your wardrobe! Fur-tastic!!
3. ANKLE BOOTS… I am at least a 5inch heel kind of girl and while 5inch heel ankle boots are fabulous (thank you Mr Louboutin) they are not always practical. So if you can wear them and you love them, get them in a heel but if you're not up for heavy rains and ice cold weather wearing 5inchs then flat ankle boots are just as fashionable! Black, brown, taupe or tan…. you really cant go wrong!
4. PRINT CLASH…or at least print – I hear the gasps through the screen… 'clash's of print you say?' Yep, think Florals with Leopard print. Dolce and Gabbana did it first and oh so well (and they are responsible for the heart stopping dress that I am dying to purchase)… Now is the time to be daring – mix it up and have some fun! and if your just not sure, start with a single print like leopard, wear it with all black and work your way to 'clash'.
5. LACE – There is nothing sexier than a lace dress… and I'm not talking Nana lace, I'm talking pretty black lace with a nude underlay tight on the curves of your body like this one from LOVER®. If tight on the body isn't your thing then try a lace top or skirt, but if your opting for top and skirt, only make one of them lace…
So there it is..my top 5 winter 'must haves'… and remember its all about interpretation… Wear the trend in the way that suits you best, choose what works for you and leave the rest behind…


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This morning I read that most Muslims believe that 9/11 was a conspiracy created by the US government to justify the invasion of Iraq. This worried me. How could the majority of Muslims be so wrong?
But then I thought that the US government and some EU countries did lie to invade Iraq. They lied about the weapons of mass destruction conspiracy and the connections between Saddam Hussein and 9/11.
So if I were debating with any of those Muslims who believe that 9/11 was an excuse to invade Iraq, I would have to say "9/11 was not a US/Israeli conspiracy, there is tremendous irrefutable evidence that it was a terrorist attack perpetrated by Saudi terrorists and led by Osama Bin Laden". And that part is true.
But then I would have to explain other painful truths. I would have to admit that we invaded Iraq despite knowing that neither the 9/11 terrorists nor the WMD where there. That in our countries we created the false impression that Saddam was behind 9/11 and that many believe this lie now. And this is one weak side of the debate.
If we can create conspiracies about WMD and "muslim terrorism" as if all Muslims act together (Saddam=Osama=Ahmadinejad), attack and destroy the wrong country (Iraq), torture their citizens, post pictures of how we torture them in Abu Ghraib, take some to Guantanamo and approve their torture, share the blame in the killing of 25 times more innocent civilians than those who died in 9/11 and admit to use white phosphorous (chemical weapon) attacking Fallujah; if we can commit such human right atrocities, why is it so far fetched that most Muslims believe that 9/11 was perpetrated by US and Israel in order to invade Iraq and control the second largest oil reserves in the world?
Moreover, in this Wikipedia entry you will be surprised to find out that one third of Americans actually AGREE with the majority of Muslims. They also believe in 9/11 conspiracy theories even though 2% of Americans are Muslims.
Can our argument just be "yes, we do horrible things but not precisely the horrible things you believe we do"? My hope is that, during this decade, we will truly gain the high moral ground against terrorism and cooperate with moderate Muslims to erradicate Muslim extremism without violating human rights in the region. In the end, terrorism is an industry that feeds on angry young men. We have to make it much harder for Muslim terrorists to recruit. As we have been behaving over the last 10 years, it is not surprising that terrorism has greatly increased since 9/11.
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To the cottonwood tree near my work:
I listened to your brothers and sisters
as their leaves sang in the breeze by a river .
I met your cousins in the Grand Canyon –
they gave me shade on a blistering day.
I know your kin well. They are my friends.
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I am a 40-something European woman doing what I once thought wasn't possible: finding happiness after infertility. While it's been a long, difficult and emotional journey (10 unsuccessful IVF treatments), each day I take another step down the path toward a fulfilling new life. This is my story of reinvention. I will be happy to hear from you: klara.soncek (@ ) gmail.com
Saturday, December 16, 2017
My Christmas wish
I would love to get an email from you.
To learn who you are.
Where you come from.
Why you read my blog.
What my blog means to you.
I promise I will not publish your emails, nor misuse them in any way.
My email: klara.soncek (at) gmail.com
I am looking forward to Christmas :)
I loved receiving emails last December from literally all around the world!
PS: on the photo: our capital, Ljubljana, with Christmas lights. It is very pretty! Photo was taken few days ago when having mulled wine (=tradition here) with coworkers.
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I love this idea. I might steal it, but I'll wait till everyone has emailed you first! (Oh, and I'll email you too. lol)ReplyDeleteReplies
dear Mali, you are welcome to take this idea. I got lots of emails in 2015 and 2016. This year it seems that everybody who wanted to write to me already did so in the past years. So yes, it will be awesome if you write! Looking forward to it!Delete
- AnonymousDecember 23, 2017 at 11:57 AM
I'm running late with my Christmas email – but you will get one!ReplyDelete
I don't recognise Ljubljana in the dark! , but the pic is lovely…. And I love mulled wine! : )
Merry Christmas, dearest Klara! You got my Christmas email two years ago and I'm so glad I wrote to you ♡ReplyDelete


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Relocation is a top stress event that occurs for an individual and a family. Meg Frank understands this firsthand as her family has relocated numerous time: from Georgia to Colorado in 1995, then to Greenville, SC in 2011, and back to Georgia in 2016. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Meg was the Office Manager at Colorado Orthodontics. The relocation process to South Carolina in 2011 sparked Meg to make the exciting career change into the real estate world. Real Estate has always been and continues to be a passion of Megs', which shines through in her dedication, hard work, and honesty. She is a motivated, upbeat professional who enjoys helping people find their dream home. Let Meg assist you in making your transition both seamless and fun into the wonderful state of Georgia!
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This book may be a perfect description (and by that I mean lengthy and drawn out) of experiencing your first real crush. Ivy Pierce is a siren (oops sorry, that's supposed to be a surprise twist...except the title of the series is Siren and it's pretty obvious so I don't feel bad for ruining it for you). And she's also a sixteen year old girl trying to make it through high school and graduate so she can get out of dodge before her mother and super creepy godfather make her join their siren cult to destroy men's lives. Unlike the other modern day sirens, Ivy has a soul and feels bad about crushing the heart and soul of every boy she meets. Then she meets a boy who's immune to her powers and realizes she can have a chance at true love and pretty much throws all of her goals out the window...of course.
What I liked about this book
-Parts of the prose were actually very beautiful and really impressed me. The writing was way better than what I have come to expect from YA romance novels.
-Ryder's really hot
-The concept of a siren who wants to change is actually pretty cool.
What I didn't like about this book:
-OMG way too long. Even quick conversations took 3-4 pages because after every comment there's a paragraph about what Ivy thinks or feels about it. Dear Author, we're readers, not idiots. You can give us some credit.
-Repetition. Ivy's feelings and emotions rarely changed throughout the novel but we had to read about them multiple times.
-Plot holes. I'm still not convinced that Ivy couldn't escape. Besides Nix being evil (the word evil is literally stated every time Ivy thinks about or mentions him), I'm not sure what/if anything would have happened to her if she'd just run away every time she thought about running away/every time someone offered to help her run away...
-The ending. Come on. This book would have been immensely better if the conflict had been resolved and readers received a satisfying ending.
Who I would recommend this book for:
-People who like reading about high school drama.
-Anyone who actually enjoys their paranormal/fantasies watered down with high school romance.
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The most common technology used in different purposes are drones. The drones have each uniqueness in terms of the models. There are drones for air, land and water. Drones for air usually used to capture scenery above the land which is called aerial shot. Drones for land are particularly used for searching dangerous place such as buildings that announced to have an exploding device for example. Lastly, the drones for water is typically used for inspections of the body of water, structures underwater and more. All drones built in with camera that used to view the real time events going on in the surroundings. It helps the pilot to access and inspect the place without getting involve physically.
Drones use for air and land reached already its highest pick during the days when the drones were being produced in the market. People buying and curious on how it works which really get each individual interest to purchase unit for themselves. Drones for underwater been known and use only this year. As people found it useful and beneficial in many ways such as an underwater drone for both work and entertainment purposes. On the subject of entertainment, people use the underwater drones to explore the body of water without getting wet and be harm by huge carnivores' creatures. In terms of work related, underwater drones used for inspections of the structures built below like pipes and tanks, studying the ecosystem of the creatures and surroundings and many more.
The underwater drones can be use in different industries. One of the industry underwater drones used is Agriculture. For monitoring and inspections, only drones can do the job quickly and easily. It makes the job easy, more effective and it's a portable system.


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Hi, my name is Karen Douglas and I'm the doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Special Education at Illinois State University. The purpose of the Special Education Doctoral Program is to provide leadership to the field of Special Education within a school district or higher education institution. We are recruiting students who have a Master's Degree in Special Education or in a related field such as School Psychology, School Social Work, or Speech Pathology in addition to individuals who have several years of professional work experience with children or adults with disabilities.
Most of our doctoral students have positions in the field of Special Education and are enrolled part time. Part-time students typically register for 6 credit hours of coursework each semester. However, we also have a few full time students. The full time students take 9 hours of coursework and are usually employed as graduate assistants within the department where they are involved in teacher preparation and research activities. All of our courses are offered at night. Most students complete the program in 5-6 years. Our doctoral program requires students to complete formal coursework and professional experiences related to teacher education, research in an area of your interest, and program development, management, and evaluation. The programs' capstone project is a doctoral dissertation. With over 20 graduate faculty members having expertise across all areas of exceptionality and related topics, we support our doctoral students as they conduct relevant dissertation studies that make meaningful contributions to the field of Special Education.
We're proud to say that our doctoral program graduates are well prepared to assume positions as faculty members at institutions of higher education, as well as assume leadership positions in prek-12 schools in the field of Special Education.
If you are interested in pursuing a doctorate in Special Education, now is the time to start this challenging but rewarding journey. Take a look at our website for additional information and feel free to contact Karen Douglas, the doctoral program coordinator with any questions. If you feel this program might be the right match for you, we look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
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The IRS can resolve a tax liability for less than the total amount of tax, interest and penalty owed through the Offer in Compromise process. One basis for making a deal is the theory of Effective Tax Administration or "ETA Offers." These ETA Offers may be used to deal away a tax liability if the taxpayer is facing "economic hardship" or there are reasons of public policy that justify a reduction in the liability.
It is important to note that the ETA Offer is not used when a taxpayer cannot afford to pay the liability (a situation that would call for a Doubt as to Collectability offer). Rather, the ETA Offer is used when, in spite of the ability of the person to pay the tax debt in full, special circumstances exist that warrant a deal.
There are two types of ETA Offers. First, an ETA Offer may be accepted if collection of the liability in full would cause the taxpayer economic hardship (within the meaning of the Treasury Regulations). Second, an ETA Offer can be accepted when public policy or equity considerations identified by the taxpayer provide a sufficient basis for compromising the liability (a non-hardship ETA Offer).
For an offer to be accepted based on economic hardship, the IRS will generally consider the offer acceptable when, even though the tax could be collected in full, the amount offered reflects the amount the IRS can collect without causing the taxpayer economic hardship. The IRS will base its determination to accept a particular amount on the taxpayer's facts and circumstances by analyzing the taxpayer's financial information and the hardship that would be created if certain assets, or a portion of certain assets, were used to pay the liability.
An ETA Offer based on non-hardship grounds (i.e. based on compelling public policy or equity considerations) will generally be acceptable if it reflects what is fair and equitable under the particular facts and circumstances of the case. A compromise is justified under this standard where, from the IRS' perspective, collection of the full liability would not undermine public confidence that the tax laws are being administered in a fair and equitable manner and would not adversely affect the overall tax system.
While an Offer in Compromise can be accepted on the basis of Effective Tax Administration, other than the broad standards identified above, there has been little guidance from the IRS as to when it considers acceptance of such an offer appropriate. This is reflected in the statistics. Less than one-half of one percent of the Offers in Compromise accepted in 2007 were ETA Offers. Acceptance of ETA Offers is rare.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service has written that one of the reasons for the low acceptance rate of ETA Offers is that IRS employees lack sufficient training when it comes to such compromises. As such, the Taxpayer Advocate has speculated that the IRS may be seeking forced collection action against taxpayers before considering whether an ETA Offer is appropriate. A change in this area is certainly appropriate.
The issues discussed above mean that ETA Offers are likely to remain unused to any substantial degree until the guidance and training issues are addressed. Once addressed, the ETA Offer may still be uncommon, however, even if the number of accepted ETA Offers was increased tenfold, this type of compromise would still be on the low end of the Offer in Compromise spectrum.


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The upcoming Honda BR-V has been digitally imagined ahead of next month's official introduction.
The upcoming Honda BR-V has been digitally imagined ahead of next month's official introduction.
Honda is cooking up a Bold Runabout Vehicle (BR-V) for Asian markets and chances are it will be a stretched, seven-seat version of the XR-V sold only in China. Seen here is a speculative render based on an official teaser sketch released at the beginning of this week when Honda described the model as a "new generation crossover utility vehicle."
The three-row BR-V was developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand and styled with a "tough and solid" body and will be shown as a prototype at the Indonesian Auto Show next month. The production version is due next year and will be offered with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine teamed up with a choice of two gearboxes.
Other details about the model are limited at this point, but Honda promises it will pack lots of safety kit as standard, along with an increased ground clearance and "great fuel efficiency" while delivering "sporty performance."
We will know more on August 20 when the BR-V prototype will debut at the Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show.


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(Having a piece of celebratory cake)
One year ago today, I made the decision to start this blog. I didn't necessarily know what it would turn into, or how long it would last, but I knew that it was something I had always wanted to do. This year has flown by, but looking back, I have so many great memories I can relive through this blog. It has been an amazing source of inspiration and a much needed outlet for me. I'm excited about how it's grown this past year, and am looking forward to the years to come. Thank you to everyone for their support this past year – I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
(Easter brunch with the family at our favorite little cafe)
(Pastel colored sunset at the cabin)
(Continuing childhood traditions this past weekend)
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In an interview in Ask Reporter titled "Adam Milstein: Helping Preserve the Jewish Identity", Adam Milstein explains the importance of Jewish identity and what Jewish-Americans can do to make sure that their culture is preserved.
Jewish-Americans have been absolutely instrumental in shaping the United States as we know it. From some of the most important art movements to cultivating business, Jewish-Americans are part of the American fabric.
Nobody knows this better than Adam Milstein who came to the United States in 1981 and has become a community leader and activist in the years since then. He is also a major real estate entrepreneur and owner of Hager Pacific Properties. Adam Milstein is a self-made man, a titan of business and a proud philanthropist. He works tirelessly to preserve Jewish culture and advance Jewish pride.
Making Sure The Education Is Solid
Bringing Jewish educations to classrooms across the United States is crucial to explaining the culture. This is especially important for Jewish kids who need a connection to their identity and gives context to the greater story.
Bringing People To Isreal
Nothing fosters pride like seeing the homeland with your own eyes, so bringing young people to Isreal through sponsored trips is a great way to let them understand their culture. Many young Jewish-Americans will never forget the firsts time that they set foot on Isreali soil, and the experience will change their worldview forever.
Fighting Anti-Semitism Everyday
In order to keep the past from repeating itself, it is absolutely critical to remember it- and also to remember that before World War Two nobody took anti-Semitism seriously. In order to prevent future tragedies, fighting anti-Semitism every day is important to having a harmonious and productive society.
Making Jewish-Americans Proud Of Their Accomplishments
Jewish-Americans have so much to be proud of! Adam Milstein points out that they make up a tiny percentage of the population but have accomplished so much in the worlds of business and the arts. These are tremendous accomplishments that should be a source of pride for every Jewish-American person.


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Back bacon
is a traditional British cut of bacon sliced to include one piece of pork loin and one piece of pork belly combined into the same cut. The name refers to the cut of meat, which includes meat from the loin (or back), and distinguishes it from other bacon made from exclusively pork belly or other cuts. Like other bacon, back bacon can be brined, cured, boiled, or smoked. It is much leaner than
American style bacon made only from the belly
Canadian Bacon
Bacon made only from the loin is sold as "Canadian Bacon" or "Canadian-Style Bacon" in the United States. It does not include the belly at all, and is sold as lean medallions that are reminiscent of sliced ham Canadian-style bacon is cut from the lean eye of the loin, which is taken from the middle of back. It is fully cooked and it is usually smoked. In the early 20th century the British began importing "side bacon" from Canada due to a pork shortage. This product, which was smoked, was referred to as "Wiltshire Sides". The ensuing popularity of this "Canadian" bacon style led to the introduction in the United States of the smoked preparation known as Canadian-style bacon today.
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He has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University, where he picked skills that have allowed him to be a success in the modern banking business world in America Mr. Sahm Adrangi has enjoyed an envious career as a corporate financial analyst in quite a few firms/companies. After opening his Kerrisdale capital management
More than often has been in a number of publications in the country; and has also been a guest speaker at numerous conferences. Mr. Sahm Adrangi is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Kerrisdale Capital Management . since its founding in 2009, he has has been a key part in all important matters of Kerrisdale Capital development.
Kerrisdale firm carries out and shares research matter on strategic businesses
Until now Kerrisdale is known for betting on a particular business and before floating them publicly. In the list of firms under his stewardship include and pharmaceuticals , telecommunication companies among many others and including Zafgen.
Sometime around two years ago, this company collected nearly $90 million USD to place on one single stock exchange floated in the market . Reuters had it that, the generated co-investment dollars were to be used on placing a bet on the certain public institution.
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The current supply cables of large superconducting magnet systems are cooled with an axial stream of cold helium vapor. If the flow of coolant is suddenly interrupted the current cables may overheat and burn up causing extensive damage to the entire system. The transient temperature distribution in the cable after the loss-of-coolant accident is derived analytically. The paper presents the maximum cable temperature versus time for a cryogenic current cable which stretches from room temperature (300 K) to a liquid helium-cooled superconducting system (4.2 K).
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For those who want to delve deeply into Java, this article continues our exploration of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), examines JDBC drivers, and introduces you to using XML. The second of three parts, it is excerpted from chapter 20 of the book Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 21 Days, 4th Edition, written by Rogers Cadenhead and Laura Lemay (Sams; ISBN: 0672326280).
Moving Through Resultsets
The default behavior of resultsets permits one trip through the set using its next() method to retrieve each record.
By changing how statements and prepared statements are created, you can produce resultsets that support these additional methods:
afterLast()Moves to a place immediately after the last record in the set
beforeFirst()Moves to a place immediately before the first record in the set
first()Moves to the first record in the set
last()Moves to the last record in the set
previous()Moves to the previous record in the set
These actions are possible when the resultset's policies have been specified as arguments to a database connection's createStatement() and prepareStatement() methods.
Normally, createStatement() takes no arguments, as in this example:
Connection payday = DriverManager.getConnection(
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Statement lookSee = payday.CreateStatement();
For a more flexible resultset, call createStatement() with three integer arguments that set up how it can be used. Here's a rewrite of the preceding statement:
Statement lookSee = payday.CreateStatement(
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The ResultSet class includes other class variables that offer more options in how sets can be read and modified.


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Wisconsinites who get their government-mandated health insurance via the federal health insurance exchange are once again going to be paying more out of pocket for their monthly premiums. Late last week the state's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, which regulates the insurance industry, disclosed that the average plan on HealthCare.gov for Wisconsin residents is going to see a 15.88% increase in premium costs. Some, in Wisconsin, will see their plan cost jump an astonishing 30.37%.
HealthCare.gov is the insurance marketplace established by ObamaCare to facilitate the buying of health insurance plans that meet federal mandates found in the Affordable Care Act.
"In order to be eligible for the federally facilitated exchange, insurers must meet all state standards and file their rates and forms with the state of Wisconsin," a press release from the OCI explains. Since October 2013, when the ObamaCare exchanges launched with a massive technical glitch, each October as marked the "open enrollment" period during which consumers can buy health insurance and enroll in a plan via HealthCare.gov for the following year.
The average rate increase of just over 15% is higher than expected. Earlier in the year preliminary data suggested that the average rate increase would be a still noticeable 10% hike.
The price jump outpaces the rate of inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index. According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 12-month CPI for the year that ended in August 2016 was 1.1%, a barely noticeable rate of inflation. For medical care the inflation rate was 5.1% over the past year, which is still only 1/3rd of the cost of the rate increases.
When ObamaCare-compliant insurance policies were first offered in late 2013, Wisconsin consumers saw huge premium increases. For example, a 21 year-old in Wisconsin in 2013 saw a 135% premium increase from the cheapest pre-ObamaCare plan available to them versus the cheapest ObamaCare plan offered on the health insurance exchange.
News of the rate hike comes as Wisconsin voters weigh who they want to send back to the U.S. Senate this fall. In 2010, voters booted Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, who supported ObamaCare and replaced him with Republican Ron Johnson. Now, Feingold, who has spent his career in government, is attempting to oust Johnson, who has term-limited himself to two terms and has spent his career in creating jobs in the private sector.
During the 2010 matchup ObamaCare was hotly debated by both candidates.
Johnson has asserted that Feingold cast the deciding vote on ObamaCare, and that's true given the fact that Democrats needed 60 votes to move the legislation through the Senate past procedural hurdles, and they only secured 60 votes to do so.
Remarkably, PolitiFact, the editorial feature that fact checks statements by politicians and public figures, declared Johnson's assertion "Mostly False" in 2015, arguing that while Feingold's vote was absolutely necessary, it wasn't right to say Feingold was the deciding vote of the 60 votes needed. "Obamacare backers needed 60 yes votes on a crucial vote in the Senate that paved the way for final Senate passage of the health care reform bill. Feingold cast one of those votes," wrote PolitiFact writer Tom Kertscher.
But in a debate exchange in 2010, Feingold took credit for being the deciding vote on ObamaCare, also known as the Affordable Care Act. "Not only was I the deciding vote for the healthcare bill," Feingold said before delving into an aside.
Asked about the video of Feingold contradicting PolitiFact's ruling, Kertscher said, "Doesn't really matter who said he is the deciding vote; the question is whether he was." Asked if that meant PolitiFact would either re-assess its ruling about Johnson's statement in 2015 or would have to find Feingold to be "mostly false" in his own statement, Kertscher didn't respond.
Liberals in Wisconsin blasted Gov. Scott Walker's (R) decision ahead of the ObamaCare exchange launch in 2013 to not develop an expensive state-funded exchange. They consistently pointed to neighboring Minnesota as an example of model ObamaCare implementation, but this year's open enrollment period is finding Minnesota consumers facing staggering premium hikes and shrinking options via the MNSure ObamaCare exchange.


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The conventional defense of Western Europe depends on prompt reinforcement by combat units from the United States. Within ten days of a decision to mobilize, the US is committed to raise its strength in Europe to ten Army divisions, sixty tactical fighter squadrons, and one Marine amphibious brigade.
The United States cannot meet that commitment. It does not have enough airlift and sealift to deploy the forces and the support they would require.
According to the Pentagon, US force-projection capability—an aggregate measure that includes airlift, sealift, and prepositioned equipment, munitions, and supplies—has roughly doubled since 1980. That's true. But that progress is still insufficient, which gives some indication of how bad the situation had been.
In October 1978, the federal government conducted its first full-scale simulated mobilization exercise in thirty years. Twenty-four military organizations and thirty civilian agencies took part. The exercise was called "Nifty Nugget," and the scenario sent 400,000 troops to Europe in response to a fast-breaking conventional attack.
The results of the simulation were horrifying. The 400,000 troops were killed in the first few weeks. They ran out of artillery shells, tank rounds, and other ammunition. Their supplies were still floating in the Atlantic or waiting at US ports when the exercise ended after twenty-one days.
Mobilization plans fell apart under pressure. There were huge gaps in understanding among the players. They could not even agree on a definition of "mobilization." Military Airlift Command got twenty-seven validated requests to move the same unit to twenty-seven different places. Airlift fell short, despite augmentation by the reserves and commercial airliners. MAC could handle only about a tenth of the outsize cargo it was called on to take to the battlefront. Coordination among the services was haphazard.
Nifty Nugget set the stage for the gains in force-projection capability that came in the 1980s. It also led to the creation of US Transportation Command. TRANSCOM, activated last October, places critical components of MAC, the Navy's Military Sealift Command, and the Army's Military Traffic Management Command under unified control. This arrangement promises to improve efficiency and coordination, but it does not resolve the basic shortage of resources.
Gen. Duane H. Cassidy, Commander in Chief of TRANSCOM, told the Senate last April that "we simply do not have enough airlift or sealift, nor are we closing the gap. Although we have made progress in increasing airlift capacity, we still face shortfalls. Strategic sealift is encountering a steep, rapid decline."
In his new role, General Cassidy also keeps his old command, MAC, whose airlifters are the healthiest element in force projection. The C-141 StarLifters have been stretched by twenty-three feet, giving them thirty percent more capacity. They have further been retrofitted for aerial refueling. A rewinging of the big C-5s, using stronger materials, has added 30,000 hours to the service life of each of those aircraft. The Air Force is buying fifty C-513s for MAC and sixty KC-10s—combination tanker-airlifters—for Strategic Air Command. There have been significant improvements in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, modified commercial airliners that in wartime would perform nearly all troop movement and carry twenty-five percent of the air cargo.
Work begins this month on the C-17 intertheater-intratheater airlifter (see "The First C-17," p. 54). The Air Force can presently provide 45,400,000 ton-miles per day of airlift. That is well short of the established requirement for 66,000,000, but at least the trend is in the right direction.
The Sealift Shortfall
Not so with sealift. In any major overseas deployment, about ninety-five percent of the dry cargo and ninety-nine percent of the petroleum products would go by sea. Since 1980, the Navy has acquired eight Fast Sealift Ships, container vessels that move at speeds above thirty knots and that have been converted to a roll-on/roll-off configuration for combat unit equipment.
But strategic sealift still depends heavily on the merchant marine fleet. The number of merchant ships the Navy could activate from its Ready Reserve Force increased from zero in 1980 to ninety-six today. These measures have been helpful, but the overall outlook is grim. The merchant marine and the maritime industry are in trouble.
"Today we cannot meet the national commitment of ten divisions to Europe in ten days for several reasons, including the lack of immediately available shipping," General Cassidy says. "Dollars alone will not cure the extensive problems that this industry faces. The Departments of Defense and Transportation, in conjunction with the civil sector, including both unions and ship owners if necessary, must spearhead a national effort to revitalize our commercial maritime industry."
The President's Commission on the Merchant Marine and Defense reported recently that "the current inventory of ships suitable for strategic sealift is inadequate to meet the requirements of even a single-theater conflict" and that by the turn of the century it will be impossible for the United States to fulfill its national strategy with its own sealift resources.
Estimates of the shortfall in sealift vary, but General Cassidy says that "at this point, defining the exact number of ships sufficient to do the job is not as critical as recognizing the continuing downward trend in ships available." He told Congress that the state of the maritime industry is "the most disturbing situation I have encountered since assuming command of USTRANSCOM."
Since 1980, the US flag commercial fleet has declined from 843 active ships to 369. By the year 2000, there will be only 220. Domestic shipyards have not begun work on an American flag vessel since 1985, and no merchant ships are presently under construction in US shipyards. The merchant marine work force has declined sixty percent since 1970 and is still dropping. Seventy-six US shipyards or ship repair facilities have closed since 1982, and thirty-eight major drydocking facilities have shut down. This, of course, would make it harder for the Navy to reactivate reserve ships quickly or to repair battle damage.
The Next Big Step
Much of TRANSCOM's activity in its first year of existence has been in the areas of organizing and planning. The next big step comes October 1, when it assumes operational command of the "common user" forces of the component commands. Resources for service-unique missions will stay under control of the individual military departments.
MAC, for example, will be keeping as service-unique its tactical and special airlift, aeromedical evacuation, rescue, special operations, weather, and audiovisual missions. Assets moving under the purview of TRANSCOM include eighty-five C-5s and 234 C-141s from MAC, 387 Civil Reserve Air Fleet aircraft, fifty-two Navy ships, ninety-four reserve vessels, thirty-one ocean terminals now operated by the Army, and the 2,600 railcars of the Defense Freight Railway Interchange Fleet.
TRANSCOM officials say that before they can develop an effective transportation system, they must solve their automated data-processing problems. Their objective is a single ADP system that integrates the present proliferation of existing ones.
A major initiative is building a command control communications and computer system (C4S) to manage TRANSCOM's diverse missions and assets.
"Our most pressing C4S concern is the lack of a communications and computer network for global mobility planning and execution," General Cassidy says. "Fielding programs such as the Worldwide Military Command and Control System [WWMCCS] Information System [WIS] and the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System [JOPES] will provide state-of-the-art decision-making capability in response to crisis or contingency.
"Our long-term objectives in efficient mobilization are dependent on WIS and JOPES, which represent the most critical communications and computer program in USTRANSCOM's wartime mobility planning. We cannot meet our chartered wartime mission without this capability. This program is what USTRANSCOM is all about. Realistically, we will never have enough lift. We must put what lift we do possess to the best possible use. This program is the means to that end."
TRANSCOM reports significant progress in joint and combined communications capability. The current C4S system works well when operations are planned and deliberate, but its limitations show up in fast-moving deployments. The command seems determined to establish global mobility management and is trying to steer these programs safely through the firestorm of budget reductions.
Running Out of People
General Cassidy's concerns do not stop with aircraft, ships, and the industrial base. "We could run out of people before running out of equipment," he says. "There has been much uncertainty introduced into the lives of our personnel. The service member is not sure of the ground he stands on. The spouses are less sure.
"For example, MAC's pilot-retention rates [cumulative retention for pilots with six to eleven years of service] have declined from seventy-nine percent in FY '83 to thirty-nine percent in FY '87. So far, FY '88 rates appear to be heading even lower. This pilot-retention decline, coupled with the current merchant manner shortfall, severely impacts USTRANSCOM's wartime capability."
In some MAC units, as many as half of the pilots have given notice that they are leaving service. Reasons include the instability of duty and assignments, the decline of benefits, objections to various Air Force personnel policies, and the lure of other opportunities, mainly from the pilot-hungry airlines. Genera! Cassidy, along with other military leaders, argues hard for better pay and benefits when he testifies to Congress, but MAC is taking some initiatives of its own. One of these is disciplining the airlift system to reduce turbulence for the crews.
"We have instituted a significant reduction in last-minute Channel [regularly scheduled] add-on missions," he says. "We will no longer chase the cargo levels in our aerial ports, but will match our cargo movement to a reasonable capability—one that takes into account our aircrew situation.
"We will discipline the airlift system by prescheduling SAAM [Special Assignment Airlift Mission] missions. MAC can no longer afford to be a 'You call, we haul' outfit . . . . We will strictly manage scheduled return times for active as well as for Reserve crews and will take every action possible to return our crews on time."
The numerical strength of the merchant marine work force has been dropping like a rock. It stands at only 28,000 people today and is projected to decrease further to 12,000 by the end of the century.
"Should we have to mobilize, our initial projected merchant mariner shortfall would be 6,170 seamen," General Cassidy says. "The shortfall would escalate to 8,126 seamen during sustained operations and peak at approximately 20,000 seamen when considering economic shipping and the shipping of critical materials. As you can see, the maritime industry's ability to crew reserve ships and partially replace foreign crews on US flag-of-convenience ships is in jeopardy."
Transition to operational control of TRANSCOM should not be a severe jolt for the component commands. They are accustomed to working together. During last year's Reforger '87, for example, 3,900 pieces of equipment and 15,016 tons of freight, originating at twenty-seven Stateside bases, moved by rail, truck, and ship to Germany, where it linked up with 35,000 troops flown to the exercise area by MAC.
The services perform smoothly in such scheduled exercises as Re-forger, which has become something of a showpiece. The deployment of 3,600 soldiers and 1,800 tons of equipment to Honduras in March—conducted on notice of only a few hours, nominally for training but also to show the flag in Central America—also went very well.
For many people, though, the real test for TRANSCOM will be whether or not it can untangle the snarls during a grand-scale mobilization of the Nifty Nugget class.
The answer may not be too long in coming. There's a very good chance that Nifty Nugget II will be staged in 1990.
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