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Bay Area students walk out of classrooms to demand action on climate change
Students across the Bay Area walked out of classrooms Friday morning as part of an international effort to demand action on climate change.
The walkout temporarily shut down traffic on Market Street in San Francisco as students and supporters of the Youth Climate Strike crowded onto the thoroughfare carrying signs. The crowd was en route to the San Francisco office for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the federal building, trying to garner her support for the Green New Deal.
"We need action before it's too late, and it's almost too late," said Jazea Smith, an 11th-grade student at Ruth Asawa School for the Arts in San Francisco.
"The politics and economics and everything else that's going on right now — there's no point if our Earth is warming at such accelerated rates that we've never seen before," added Smith.
Students also planned to march past U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office on Post Street before a planned rally at Union Square.
READ ALSO: Lots of people support the 'Green New Deal.' So what is it?
Students in Oakland, Berkeley, Sonoma and other parts of the Bay Area also joined in the walkout. In Palo Alto, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) joined a rally, telling the crowd, "What you are doing is part of an extraordinary American tradition, when people rise up and say this is not good and we need to do this," NBC Bay Area reported.
Hundreds of thousands of students participated in the strike worldwide, taking place in more than 100 countries internationally. Students gathered in Paris, New Delhi, Berlin and Madrid, among other cities; in the United States, rallies were also held in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. and New York City.
Bay City News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Sandstrom finds calling in Haiti
By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times
It was 2012. Haiti was still reeling from 2010's devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that extensively damaged the Caribbean nation's infrastructure and killed as many as 300,000 people. Living in Fort Dodge then, Nate and Kylie Sandstrom wanted to help.
"We felt like we were called to go after the earthquake," Kylie said. "It felt like God's calling."
After connecting with the organization HELP Mission International, Inc., through their pastor's brother-in-law, the couple was stationed with a church in Cap-Haitien, in northern Haiti, where they helped build furniture. They also spent a couple days touring the area. During that time, recalled Kylie, the pastor of the Haitian church mentioned that he had formed an orphanage outside town. He wondered if they would like to see it.
"At the time, there were 13 orphans," said Kylie. Located on four to five acres, it was self-sustaining, with a garden. The pastor had also opened a school nearby, which 500 kids attended.
The Sandstroms, who now live in Monona, forged a lasting connection with the orphanage that year. Along with other HELP Mission volunteers, they've returned to work there every year since, either together or individually. Kylie made the most recent trip earlier this month.
Every trip to the orphanage has been a little different.
"One trip, my husband helped build a chicken coop," she explained. Another time, it was a laying hen house, which would give kids access to hard-boiled eggs.
This year, Kylie planned to help replace a cement roof on one of the orphanage buildings.
"There was another earthquake in November," she said. "Where the boys sleep, the roof had a large crack in it."
The group also hoped to build new bathrooms and construct benches for the school.
Some of the work—plus some other tasks—was accomplished: roof trusses were built, along with 20 small desks and five school benches. Shelving was also created for the area's free clinic, which is located on the orphanage grounds. The group paid individuals to work on the bathroom system.
"You have to be flexible," Kylie noted. "It doesn't always work out the way you want it to."
One project the Sandstroms have continued to work on is the orphanage's water supply. During the dry season, most rivers have little to no water, leaving residents with few options.
"Our first trip at the orphanage, we were on a balcony overlooking the restroom area," Kylie recalled. Unbeknownst to the other, both she and Nate were having the same thought: "We felt like God was telling us to build a well."
Three years later, the $7,000 to $8,000 needed to make the well a reality had been raised. That's a significant investment in Haiti, where most citizens make an average $2 per day.
A company was hired to dig the well, and Kylie said workers anticipated having to go down 500 feet to hit water, since it was so dry. But luck was on their side.
"It was only 250 feet and they hit a major gush of water," she remarked with excitement.
Now, the Sandstroms are helping to raise money for a solar panel that will run the well.
Presently, said Kylie, "it runs on a generator, but right now there's no gas in Haiti."
$6,000 has already been collected for the $16,000 project.
"After that, we want to install a Culligan water filtration system," she shared. This would not only provide the orphanage with clean drinking water, but the facility could also earn income by charging area residents for water.
The orphanage currently houses 32 children. Another 12 stay at the pastor's home. Kylie said most have no parent or guardian. For others, "mom and dad don't feel like they can take care of them," she added.
An orphanage mom helps give them a familial connection, and the pastor visits weekly. When the orphanage gates open to reveal that he's come for a visit, there's unbridled excitement.
"The kids come screaming because they know pastor is there. They know they are safe with him," Kylie said. "It's a fun connection to see."
She's worried, though, that new government stipulations for orphanages could upset this harmony. Although the girls and boys dorms are separate, they are located in the same building. The government, explained Kylie, wants separate roofs for each gender, or the orphanage could be shut down. There's no timeline for when this must be accomplished, and money is scarce.
But the Haitians remain positive.
"Every Haitian has a smile on their face. They're always laughing," said Kylie of the people she's come to love. "They're happy they are here. And that's an incredible thing to witness."
Kylie said she and Nathan will continue to visit Haiti as long as they are able. Political unrest can make traveling to the country dangerous. The two also have busy schedules and four children. Plus, trips are a significant financial commitment.
The most recent cost $2,000. In addition, Kylie brought 100 pounds of goods, including clothing, school supplies, baby dolls and soccer balls.
She admits a mission trip isn't for everyone.
"It has to be a prayerfully considered experience," she noted. "And not every experience is the same. If you want to, it has to be a calling."
Arriving in another country is a culture shock. For Kylie, the experience is indescribable.
"It hits all the senses," she said. "It's hard to get that full effect until you're truly there."
"Then," she continued, "when you're home, you get reverse culture shock in your own country."
Kylie savors being part of something larger than herself.
"I might be helping only 30 people, but it's better than none," she said. "My favorite part is interacting with the kids, showing them they're loved. I'm able to give a little of myself for a little bit of time."
But the benefits are far-reaching.
If you'd like to make a contribution to any of the projects at the orphanage, you can contact Kylie at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Kerry phones Netanyahu, apologizes for 'chickenshit' comment
Secretary says sorry on behalf of Obama administration; Israeli commentator cites 'unprecedented loathing' between the two leaderships
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and apologized to him in the name of the Obama administration for the comments made by an anonymous US official who called the prime minister "a chickenshit."
On Thursday, Kerry had publicly distanced himself from the comments, stressing that neither he nor US President Barack Obama were behind the remarks, which he said were "disgraceful, unacceptable, and damaging."
American officials were quoted Friday night as saying that the Kerry-Netanyahu phone call was a "good conversation" and that they discussed ways to improve relations between the US and Israeli leaderships. The two were also said to have discussed other regional issues, including efforts to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions. (Kerry said later Friday that the gaps between the P5+1 and Iran had narrowed ahead of a November 24 deadline on a deal. "We're closer than we were a week ago or 10 weeks ago," Kerry said in an interview Friday, "but we're still with big gaps.")
Nonetheless, analysts on both of Israel's main news shows Friday night, on Channels 2 and 10, said ties between the American and Israeli leaderships were extremely bad — with a Channel 10 commentator speaking of "unprecedented loathing" between the two administrations.
Kerry also telephoned Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, to discuss the escalating tension in Jerusalem. On Thursday, Kerry had urged Israel to reopen the Temple Mount compound — which was closed for the day after the attempted assassination of right-wing activist Yehudah Glick, and the killing of Glick's alleged shooter Mutaz Hijazi — and warned against any changes to the status quo at the contested site. Israel reopened the compound to worshippers on Friday.
The anti-Netanyahu comments were published Tuesday by journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in the American magazine The Atlantic, in an article which portrayed the rift between the United States and Israel as a "full-blown crisis."
Speaking at a forum hosted by The Atlantic on Thursday, Kerry condemned "anybody who uses language such as was used in this article," and added that the vulgar comment expressed by the unnamed official did not reflect the views of either Obama or his administration.
On Wednesday the White House also denounced the derogatory remarks against Netanyahu, saying the comments had the potential to cause serious harm to Israel-US relations.
"Certainly, that's not the administration's view, and we think such comments are inappropriate and counterproductive," said National Security Council spokesman Alistair Baskey, according to the Washington political journal The Hill. "Prime Minister Netanyahu and the president have forged an effective partnership, and consult closely and frequently, including earlier this month when the president hosted the prime minister in the Oval Office."
The Atlantic report quoted a senior Obama administration official calling Netanyahu "a chickenshit," with Goldberg adding that officials had previously called the prime minister "recalcitrant, myopic, reactionary, obtuse, blustering, pompous, and 'Aspergery.'" He said US officials increasingly see the Israeli leader as acting out of a "near-pathological desire for career-preservation," rather than in Israel's national interest.
Netanyahu rejected the criticism Wednesday, saying in the Knesset plenum that he was "personally attacked purely because I defend Israel, and despite all the attacks against me, I will continue to defend our country; I will continue to defend the citizens of Israel."
Lazar Berman and AFP contributed to this report.


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Here are some of my notes on the use of Clove buds. A common kitchen spice but with some very under used, undervalued therapeutic qualities. *Please note the addendum on 'Depression".
Off. Name: Eugenia Caryophylatta
Aromatic, Analgesic, Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, vermifuge.
Although prized as a cooking spice and even burned for incense for centuries because of its highly aromatic and cleansing qualities.
Some pertinent side notes on the therapeutic uses of Cloves.
Clove is the unopened buds of a large tropical evergreen tree, primarily from Madagascar, Zanzibar but now, the Philippines, Asia and So America.
The essential oil from clove buds has been used for centuries as an remedy for toothache because the oil, (Eugenol) is highly analgesic when it comes in contact with the mucosa (membrane lining) causing numbness to the affected area, thus diminishing tooth/ gum pain. Also In folklore, Keeping 2 clove buds between tongue and cheek then sucking on the two clove buds will reduce cravings, ie: alcohol, tobacco.
In Chinese Medicine Clove has historically been used to treat Diarrhea, ringworm, athletes foot for it's anti-fungal qualities.
Although the primary therapeutic uses of clove is usually as an adjunct to other herbal preparations. Clove is one of those herbs that are synergistic in nature allowing other herbs to work well. Traditional uses include placing one or two buds of Clove to steep in a tea or glass of warm water as an effective Digestive aid, reduce Nausea and stop vomiting. Because Clove being a Both Gram Negative AND Gram Positive anti-bacterial, it has a high capacity of anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and even anti-viral uses as a medicinal adjunct.
Clove Oil, (Eugenol) has been used by dentists, (until recently) for root canal and dental surgury. Essential oil of Clove placed one drop at a time on a cavity, tooth ache, even tooth or gum abcess is highly effective in reducing pain immediately and controling gum infection. (This application really works when you can't get to a dentist right away) The effects are immediate.
Clove's anti-fungal, vermifugal abilities also have been used to kill and dispel worms and parasites from the digestive tract by killing the eggs of the parasite when used as a hot infusion/ tea.
A single Clove bud dropped into a hot/ warm infusion of a regular cup of tea provides a stimulating/ warming uplifting feeling, settling stomach complaints, aiding nausea. Studies have shown that Clove can be as effective as St. Johns wort in the treatment of Depression. I use Clove as one of the primary ingredients in an herbal tincture specifically for the natural treatment of Depression.
Also: I have a quick fix for Sinus infection, Bronchial cough and expectorant for congested lungs, using Clove.
Place in a small glass or ceramic bowl:
6 oz. warm tap water
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon
1/4 tsp of ground Clove or 5 Clove Buds
1/4 tsp of fresh Grated (preferred) or powdered Ginger
1/2 tsp Thyme herb (Also a powerful anti-septic)
Heat in the Microwave for two minutes. Place on table, next to a chair.
** Add 2 drops of essential oil of Eucalyptus. Immediately sit with face over the bowl and cover head with a towel. Breathe vapors deep.
This will trigger an immediate cough response as the vapors will break break up sinus and bronchial congestion.
Breathe the vapors deep and repeat as necessary.
(I will cover the bowl or place in a sealed jar and place in the refrigerator. Can be reheated and used for another day or two) Just add another drop of the eucalyptus as this is lost in the vapor.
Immediate and remarkable relief
Comments? Questions?
Please add to comment section, or contact TinMan at Belfire Botanicals


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Saint Paul, Minn. – Today womenwinning, Minnesota's largest resource for pro-choice women in politics, announced its endorsement of Mayor Betsy Hodges in the 2017 Minneapolis Mayoral Race.
"We are excited to endorse Betsy Hodges as the strongest and most qualified candidate in the 2017 race for Minneapolis Mayor," said Lauren Beecham, womenwinning executive director. "As an advocate for the citizens of Minneapolis for more than a decade, we are confident Mayor Hodges has a strong path to victory and will continue to be a dedicated leader for Minneapolis."
Mayor Hodges is running against five other candidates but already has secured the strong financial and grassroots backing necessary to succeed, particularly for a ranked-choice election. She has outlined a clear vision for a second term that not only strengthens pro-choice women's representation but prioritizes important issues for the community as a whole.
"I'm grateful to have earned the endorsement of an organization of women dedicated to electing other women," said Mayor Hodges. "At a time when progressive women's leadership is needed more than ever, I'm proud to be a part of womenwinning's mission to elect pro-choice women at all levels of government, particularly at a time when trends at the national level seem to be rolling back so many of the gains we've made."
womenwinning's endorsement not only provides significant operational support but also campaign momentum which can be critical in tight races. In 2013, its early endorsement of Hodges was critical in returning a pro-choice woman to the Minneapolis Mayor's office for the first time since Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton.
"Strong women's leadership is critical in our current political environment," said Beecham. "Particularly with the national dynamics, Mayor Hodges has already shown that she is a strong leader under pressure and will defend our values."
Founded in 1982, womenwinning has been working for 35 years to elect more pro-choice women to every level of office, from Park Board to President. In that time, the number of women state legislators, county commissioners, and mayors has more than doubled in Minnesota. Its endorsement comes with strategic campaign guidance, training, and financial and grassroots support.
About womenwinning
womenwinning's mission is to encourage, promote, support, and elect pro-choice women of all political parties to all levels of public office. womenwinning runs a smart, strategic and targeted political program focused on districts deemed winnable for pro-choice women candidates with the goal of increasing the number of women serving in public office.
Each election cycle womenwinning's strong wins build upon the success of the womenwinning Statewide Candidate Recruitment & Development Program. womenwinning was established in 1982 by 25 multi-partisan, pro-choice women who wanted to increase the number of women in public office. Thirty-five years later, womenwinning is the largest and most influential statewide women's PAC in Minnesota having raised millions of dollars and supported thousands of women candidates.
To learn more about womenwinning, go to www.womenwinning.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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(Togo First) - In partnership with the Agricultural Financing Incentive Mechanism (MIFA), KFB Group now provides support to entrepreneurs who wish to acquire agricultural machinery (tractors, seeders, harvesters, trailers, etc.).
All Togolese aged between 21 and 41 years, holding at least a Junior High School certificate (BEPC) or equivalent, can benefit from the support, "provided they are engaged in the creation and management of an agricultural business."
Another requirement is that the "entrepreneur should be ready to formally register their business."


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How One Alum is Helping to Chart a Path for Our Alumni Leadership Council
Anil Singhal talks about how his experiences in the Teach For America corps inspired him to work at ed-tech company Albert.io and preside as the chair of our Alumni Leadership Council.
October 31, 2018
Anil Singhal realized during his junior year at Cornell that, though he originally thought he wanted to be a chemical engineer, he didn't want to spend his life in a lab. Instead, he wanted to work with young people. During college, Anil participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Y.O.U.R.S., programs, where he worked one-on-one with students and helped them gain access to after-school activities. Inspired by these experiences, in 2013 he joined the Dallas-Fort Worth corps.
In his years in the classroom, Anil had both incredible and challenging experiences. He recalls helping a student pass two state-required, English exams by reading newspaper articles with her for an hour every day after school. This taught him that "if you just sit there and put effort in and show that you care," the students will make progress. But after his two years, he decided he wanted to use his skills to support students in another way.
Three years ago, Anil moved to Chicago, where after a short stint outside of education he began his current job as a Success Manager at an educational technology company called Albert.io. Albert.io's interactive product works to support 9-12thth graders. The company provides online courses in literature, science, and other subjects, as well as practice for national tests.
Despite this rigorous day job, Anil also presides as the chair of Teach For America's Alumni Leadership Council. The council is a group dedicated to using the knowledge and passion of alumni leaders to help TFA staff make key regional decisions and engage more alumni. Anil says he initially joined to re-connect with Teach For America and his fellow alumni, but now the work means much more. While he explains he originally saw the council as having "a social, even a professional aspect of it where you get to meet new people both professionally and personally," he now sees it in the light of "how do we continue to push the alumni base to do good work for kids, for TFA as an organization, for the community?"
Even though Anil admits the council is in "the foundational phases where we're really developing what our visions and priorities are going to be," he looks forward to engaging alumni on a more personal level. He says the council wants "to reach out to alumni just to talk to them and get to know what they need." The membership of the council is also expanding, and they're working on a partnership with the Second Year Corps Member Executive Board, so they can better foster relationships between corps members and alumni.
As the chair, Anil understands that taking the time to listen is essential to his role. "[My role] is really 'how can I guide our conversation and how can I make sure we're achieving our goals?', and so I get an opportunity to really listen and digest." As he looks ahead, he's excited to engage alumni in the work of Teach For America, and engage them in the most pressing educational issues the region faces. He hopes to encourage alumni "to be active in the pursuit for educational equity."


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Ski resort city at the foot of Mont Blanc
Chamonix – both city and mountain ski resort – is known the world over. It is popular for its exceptional natural setting as well as its international location.
Located along the French, Swiss and Italian borders, the city of Chamonix enjoys a unique international appeal as a winter and summer resort. Nearly 10,000 multicultural residents live there year round, with some 100,000 visitors coming every day in summer.
Athletes, tourists and residents of all nationalities come here in summer and winter for the same passion – the mountains – and a certain way of life found around Mont Blanc.
Just a one hour's drive from the Geneva International Airport in Switzerland, Chamonix benefits from easy access and quality services all year long.
From elegant fine dining and bistro restaurants to luxury and innovative concept hotels, spas and wellness centres, bars and après-ski venues, concierge services, private chalets and upscale apartments, the discreet resort at 1,035 metres of elevation at the foot of Mont Blanc offers its international clientele a superb experience for young and old alike.
There is a wide range of activities in all seasons for any occasion and for every visitor, whether experts in mountain sports or not. Activities at the resort include climbing Mont Blanc, on-piste skiing, cross-country skiing and and off-piste on glaciers and the area's five ski resorts (Flégère, Grands Montets, Brévent, Balme Vallorcine, Les Houches), exploring the Aiguille du Midi, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, golfing and many other outdoor activities.
Between breathtaking views from Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles, Chamonix is constantly renewing its offer and experiences, whether you are looking for a mountain lifestyle or just a breath of fresh air an hour away from Geneva and Lake Annecy.


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The only thing better then one super in National City is two. According to EOnline, Tyler Hoechlin is officially returning to Supergirl to reprise his role as Kara's somewhat famous cousin Superman (sarcasm implied). Tyler Hoechlin will be returning on the season 2 finale of Supergirl later this Spring.
Hoechlin received rave reviews from fans during the first two episodes of Supergirl this season. During those episodes, Kara's (Melissa Benoist) cousin made his way to National City to help deal with a malfunctioning LexCorp spacecraft, and then hung out for another episode before returning to Metropolis, knowing that Supergirl could handle things on her own. His exit made it clear he could easily return.
After Superman's last appearance, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said he definitely hoped to bring Hoechlin back.
"We're thrilled with working Tyler, which has been an amazing experience," he told reporters at the time. "We just selfishly hope we get to do it again because it really added to the show in a way," he said.
Kreisberg also credited the success of Supergirl's Superman to the fact that Hoechlin was playing a Superman we hadn't seen much of before.
"We very cognizant of not wanting him to come in and steal her thunder, so this Superman that we designed was something that you really haven't seen too much of," Kreisberg said. "Usually when you see Superman, even when it's in the Christopher Reeve movie or Man of Steel or Lois & Clark, he's just starting out and we wanted to show Superman who's been doing this for a decade and has gotten really, really good at it."
"He was really coming in as a supporting character for Kara, to be a friend and a cousin and a mentor," he continued. "We simultaneously wanted to have a Superman who was relatable and fun and sort of everything that you remember about Superman from your childhood that was great, while also, at the same time, de-mystifying him a little bit."


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It was with sadness we heard of the death of BPIF Chief Executive Kathy Woodward and all at J&G send their condolences to her family and friends.
Kathy will be greatly missed by me and everybody at J&G who had contact with her, said John Haines, J&G general manager. "She was an extraordinarily effective motivator and with her passing the industry has lost one of its greatest champions".
"There is no doubt that J&G as well as many other BPIF members benefitted from her drive and leadership. Her loss is a sad day for the print industry and for all who knew her".
Tony Garnish, BPIF president stated, "Kathy Woodward was one of the most energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational people I have met in my many years of working in our industry. Leading from the front, she with her team has driven a transformation of the BPIF, which is second to none, and we will make sure her legacy continues. Kathy will be very sadly missed, by our industry and the community in general, especially those of us who had the privilege of being her friend."


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New Student Buddy Program
Are you new to Demarest Public Schools? Welcome!
Volunteer buddy families from all grades are available to welcome your child. A buddy family will help your child acclimate to school by scheduling a playdate before and shortly after school begins, introducing your child to his or her friends, and answering questions for you about what to expect. In late summer, our community comes together on our school playgrounds for group playdates to welcome new students.
For more information, or to request a buddy pairing, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com, email@example.com.


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Mike & Sharon Honea/Terry & Beverly Stokes (#104)
Location: The Quads, Room 401
Time: Sundays | 10:00-11:30AM
*Activities available on PaulAnn Church campus for Children and Youth
Group Description
This CLG uses our time together to minister to the individual needs of the group and those in the community. We have seen God's miracles through the prayers of this group and experienced His grace through life's tragedies. We are focused on studying God's word and seeking to understand how His gospel and principles are relative to us today. We do not shy away from the tough questions. We welcome new members to come, listen, and participate, as they are comfortable. Our group is fluid – meaning not everyone attends every Sunday due to life's busy schedules, so our lessons are always designed to be complete and you will not "get behind" on any study.


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CNN's Van Jones Says Democrats Are 'Sad and Depressed' About Attempts To Beat Trump
Life is terribly hard for Democrats these days, CNN commentator Van Jones bemoaned Tuesday night while assessing the fallout from the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
In the voting, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont appeared to have eked out a narrow victory over former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, according to The New York Times. Meanwhile, the down-ballot drama showed Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota finishing third, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts placed a distant fourth and former Vice President Joe Biden drifted all the way down to fifth.
Jones said voters are confused.
"I think people are depressed," he said on the network Tuesday. "I think people are sad. I think people can't figure out which of these people they're supposed to vote for, and I think people are waiting to come out to vote against Donald Trump."
"This is a messy, confusing choice. People are sad and depressed, and people just want somebody to vote for against Trump," he said.
In his remarks, Jones tried to spin the results to claim that Sanders would have won bigger if not for a 2018 New Hampshire law that redefined residency in the state for voting purposes.
"Let's not forget though, in New Hampshire, younger people, especially students, are having a harder time voting," Jones said. "They've changed the rules, they changed the laws, you have to register your car to be able to vote."
As the primary results unfolded, Trump took several jabs at the Democrats.
To one commentator, the state of the Democratic race is just what Trump wants.
"The President's dream scenario is a drawn-out, nasty fight that goes all the way to the national convention this summer," CNN editor-at-large Chris Cillizza wrote Wednesday.
"And that scenario got more likely on Tuesday night — with the field of candidates likely to stay in the race for weeks or months to come growing (Klobuchar is now in the mix, along with Sanders, Buttigieg, Biden, Warren and Michael Bloomberg). Trump, meanwhile, continues to run largely unopposed for the GOP nod — collecting huge sums of cash and voter data along the way."
He also noted that for Biden, the results of New Hampshire, on top of the former vice president's lackluster Iowa finish, mean that "Biden has run for president three times (1988, 2008 and 2020) and still has never won a single primary or caucus."
"Biden has insisted he will go on to Nevada's caucuses on February 22 and the South Carolina primary on February 29, where the electorate is much more diverse than in Iowa and New Hampshire.
"Sure. But momentum matters. And money follows momentum. Biden is absolutely dead in the water on both fronts," he wrote.
Cillizza called Warren's fourth place finish "a pretty long fall from" early expectations she might win the state, adding that "Warren was depending heavily on a strong performance in these first two states. She didn't get even one. Warren pledged Tuesday night to continue on in the race. But the path is tough."


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About Kyoto
About Osaka
1. Tourism Authority of Osaka — Travel Guide for Osaka
2. Weather in Osaka — Japan Meteorological Department
Osaka Introduction
Japan is a bow-shaped archipelago lying to the east of the Asian continent. The local self-governing bodies of Japan consist of prefectures and municipalities. Osaka Prefecture, located at the approximate center of Japan, is divided into 33 cities, 9 towns, and 1 village.
Covering an area of approximately 1,899 square kilometers, or only 0.5% of the nation's entire land area, Osaka is the second smallest prefecture. However, it has a population of 8.8 million, or roughly 7% of the entire population, making it the third most populous prefecture after Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. Furthermore, approximately 210,000 non-Japanese, or 9.7% of all non-Japanese registered in Japan, reside in Osaka.
Geographically Osaka extends from north to south, with a slight curve. It faces Osaka Bay to the west and is surrounded by mountains on the other three sides. The weather is generally mild, with four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 17.3C (61.3F), and average precipitation is 1,568mm. ("2011 Almanac of Osaka Prefecture's Climate", Osaka District Meteorological Observatory)


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Shrinks Hemorrhoids Quickly: Hemorrhoid Tips That Everyone Should be Reading
To reduce the pain and swelling associated with hemorrhoids, you need to soak in warm water. To do this, you need to fill a bathtub with six to be able to 12 inches of warm water. After your tub is filled, sit in the water with your knees elevated. Doing this several times a day will increase the results. The warm water may improve the blood flow to the area.
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- Water is, of course, good for all sorts of things, but it is especially helpful in keeping bowel contents oiled and soft.
- Aim to drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day.
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- Cream or creams that have natural solution such as aloe vera, honey and cranesbill can be dab on the affected area to minimize burning sensation.
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Another natural way of curing the problem is to develop and maintain a fibrous diet. Fibrous diet includes eating green leafy vegetables, rice, cereal products, fruits, dried peas and whole grains. Fibers are said to be good aids for digestion. It ensures clean and soft bowels, which are just being needed for a smooth and easy bowel movement. A person who has this condition cannot afford to endure the pain of constipation. Constipation is brought by large and also dry bowel resulting to intense pushing (or straining) throughout defecation. The intense pressure in constipation may cause rupture and bleeding of hemorrhoid veins.
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When looking at hemorrhoids treatment, a lot of people are usually more comfortable using natural treatments rather than medical or surgical. Based on the recommendations of these people, one can truly say that they have succeeded in using the natural procedures because they had really searched for relief from the condition through it.
Most cases, hemorrhoids can generally heal itself except on extreme situations where the latter already will become a threat to be able to one's health and ultimately their existence, then a doctor should be consulted and surgery in order. But on normal basis other than the blood loss during "pooping" sessions, this, burning sensation and occurrence breakouts in certain cases hemorrhoids are not usually regarded as a life threatening ailment. Humiliating a huge yes, but cause of death? Not really.
- On the other hand external hemorrhoids, occur when one begins to observe slight humps or lumps around the outer part of their anus.
- It is characterized by bleeding if the lumps are picked caused to burst.
- This sort of pile is much readily observable because of their location.
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- Therefore for many victims of this sickness, they virtually prefer to suffer in silence.
- In situations of embarrassed hemorrhoid troubled people haemorrhoid treatment is then carried out often experimental ways.
Hemorrhoids Problem can Flare At Anytime and Also Anyplace and Anyone
And also most often than not some people are just to unfortunate to develop such a problem. It also does not help much, considering that hemorrhoid there is one ailment that people finding awkward to discuss in order to even divulge. Hemorrhoids is a problem that many people is facing but it is not exactly some thing they want to openly talk about.
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Many people have given testimonials to this advance product because it gave them rapid results. The success of this product can be attributed to the organic what it carries and the special formulation of the herbal extract will get rid of the painful symptoms that plagued individuals. It is a known fact that the veins located around the anus are responsible for the normal movement of stools. The problem begins when a person becomes strained while defecating or goes to the toilet more often than not. Eventually, one or a combination of both can cause bloody stools that will be accompanied by itching, anal seepage, irritation or great discomfort.
- People are usually susceptible to hemorrhoids are usually those who reach the age of forty and who exercise much less frequently than prior to.
- Moreover, constipation and diarrhea occur more often lessening the effectiveness of the digestive system.
- When this happens, it will put more stress on a person's body and swollen veins may grow and become inflamed rapidly.
- For these reasons, this herbal remedy has been developed to relieve people of their unpleasant and painful signs.
- The what are used are witch hazel leaf and bark extract, horse chestnut seed extract, and biliberry.
Cures Will Come in the Form of Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicines
Its certain effects include strengthening of hemorrhoids tissues, making it to withstand all the pressures that directs toward it. Herbs such as horse chestnut, bromelain, grape seeds extract, butcher's broom, and flavonoids can help ease pain from hemorrhoids. Consuming pure aloe juice is also said to be effective in easing pain and itching.
Is inevitable that many people will suffer from either internal or external hemorrhoids if they grow to be older. Some of them may turn to treatments to address their problems while others may have themselves medicated or even operated on. Currently, there is a herbal remedy for those with swollen veins around their anus and thanks in part in order to scientific research; this system has helped lessen the discomfort of many people. This scientific breakthrough product is good news for those who are suffering from so much discomfort because when compared with other treatments, the results are not temporary. This kind of long term solution will bring relief and comfort in order to many people because it will strike the source of the swollen veins.
Another Natural Cure for Hemorrhoids is by Taking Package Baths Several Times a Day
Sitting on lukewarm water for ten to be able to twenty minutes can help relieve pain and irritation. The "hotness" of water can also help elevate chances of the hemorrhoids to shrink. The water should as hot as you can stand it. After taking bathtub baths, affected area ought to be pat dry to avoid moisture sticking in to the swollen tissue. A hemorrhoid lotion can be applied after. Drinking glasses of strong chamomile tea can also be a good remedy for the hemorrhoids.
How to treat External Hemorrhoids The worlds over millions of people are known to suffer form hemorrhoids or piles. Fortunately though, there are many treatment methods too that are available for treating the condition. External hemorrhoids are typically found around the opening of...
One of the Most Common Causes of Hemorrhoid Formation is Chronic Bouts of Constipation
Preventing constipation and encouraging more regular bowel movements can go a long way in avoiding both internal and external hemorrhoids. Try to find natural constipation remedies, such as aloe vera juice. Aloe vera can be taken in gel or capsule form.
For this topic there are two kinds of hemorrhoidal disease: one can happen internally or externally as the case may be. Internal hemorrhoids occur when the blood vessel in the anus become swollen, it is characterized by a burning sensation in the area. This type of hemorrhoid generally develops as a result of chronic constipation. Study show that the constant forceful manner of discarding one's solid waste can eventually cause the veins around the internal part of the anus to enlarge, hence the discomfort it brings. Women may be prone to it, especially those who have undergone pregnancy and childbirth.
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Vitamin B is a Great Remedy You can Use to Help Treat Your Hemorrhoids
Unlike some other vitamins which you would take orally, you should apply vitamin b (crushed electrical power or liquid) directly to the actual infected area in your anus. This could help you in order to significantly reduce the size of your hemorrhoids.
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Knowing the type of hemorrhoid you have is important in determining the hemorrhoid treatment appropriate for your problem. Learning about the kind of hemorrhoid you suffer from, can somehow shed light as to its probable cause and therefore make it easier for the person to figure out the most advisable haemorrhoid treatment for him/her.
- Drinking adequate amount of water daily can decrease the chances of getting the situation or preventing it from worsening.
- Whether an individual is suffering with hemorrhoids or not, it is still very ideal in order to drink at least eight (8) glasses of water daily.
- Water is a critical element in the body.
- Aside from making blood circulation normal, it also help in cleaning the walls of the intestines as well as making bowel movement smooth and easy.
Before one launch into a study on getting an effective haemorrhoid treatment it would be beneficial if you first try in order to understand what this problem is all about. Hemorrhoids can naturally be found in the general vicinity of the anus. It is located in the external as well internal portion of the rectum. It is only when a swelling occurs on this haemorrhoid structures that we can say, there is a problem with them.
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However, it is still advisable to be able to consult your doctor on the treat that you are planning to use. In this manner, there will be no drug interactions and that pre-cautionary measures is going to be noticed.
- To wrap it up, hemorrhoids are not a fun thing, either to be able to talk about or to experience, first hand.
- You have come across the best reference possible for curing your own ailment.
- Hopefully, everything that all of us laid out for you, will help you or anybody that you know, in order to take care of this condition.
- You could have hemorrhoids, apply virtually any brand of petroleum jelly directly on the affected area.
- This will help to ease the passing of any hard stools, and avoid leading to further injury.
- Apply the jelly right before you feel the need to use the bathroom, and do this every time until your hemorrhoid is fully healed.
To Cure It or to Prevent that from Worsening, Avoid Cleaning the Rear End Too Often
People have this perception that in order for it in order to heal faster, the anal canal or rectum should be cleansed constantly. Excessive rubbing of the rectum might lead to further irritation and less chances of rapid healing. It is ideal to just gently clean the rectum twice a day with cream mixed with witch hazel. Petroleum jelly and other lubricants can also help the it in order to heal itself.
Generally however, eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, as we learned in elementary science and getting enough relaxation and exercise can do a lot to avoid contracting hemorrhoidal diseases. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will also assist in improving your resistance to having such a digestive problem.
Eat a Diet Rich in Omega-3 Efas
These kinds of fatty acids increase the body's immune system. They are able to help prevent infection, irritation, swelling, and discomfort. They are natural illness fighters that work with your body to prevent foreign invasions and keep your blood rich and healthy. They also strengthen blood vessels.
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GDPR – Part 3: Preparing your business for the GDPR
What does my business needs to do to prepare for GDPR?
Many of the GDPR's main concepts and principles are much the same as those in the current Data Protection Act (DPA). If you are currently complying with the DPA then most of your approach to compliance will remain valid under the GDPR, however, there are new elements and significant enhancements, so you will have to make various changes and do some things differently. The recommendations below will help you comply as they are provided by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
- Awareness: You should make sure that decision makers and key people in your organisation are aware that the law is changing to the GDPR. They need to appreciate the impact this is likely to have.
- Information you hold: You should document what personal data you hold, where it came from and who you share it with. You may need to organise an information audit.
- Individuals' rights: You should check your procedures to ensure they cover all the rights individuals have, including how you would delete personal data or provide data electronically and in a commonly used format.
- Lawful basis for processing personal data: You should identify the lawful basis for your processing activity in the GDPR, document it and update your privacy notice to explain it.
- Communicating privacy information: You should review your current privacy notices and put a plan in place for making any necessary changes, whether that is in digital or print format.
- Subject access requests: You should update your procedures and plan how you will handle requests within the new timescales and provide any additional information.
- Consent: You should review how you seek, record and manage consent and whether you need to make any changes if they don't meet the GDPR standard.
- Data breaches: You should make sure you have the right procedures in place to detect, report and investigate a personal data breach.
- Children: You should start thinking now about whether you need to put systems in place to verify individuals' ages and to obtain parental or guardian consent for any data processing activity.
- Data Protection by Design and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA's): You should familiarise yourself with the ICO's code of practice on Data Protection by Design, as well as DPIA's as they are mandatory in certain circumstances.
- Data Protection Officers: You should designate someone to take responsibility for data protection compliance and assess where this role will sit within your organisation's structure and governance arrangements. You should consider whether you are required to formally designate a Data Protection Officer.
- International: If your organisation operates in more than one EU member state (i.e. you carry out cross-border processing), you should determine your lead data protection supervisory authority, for the majority of UK Businesses this would be the ICO.
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Le Prince de Courthézon Blanc 2017
Côtes-du-Rhône AOC, France
Jules and Jim (1962)
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"I wanted to make a subversive film of total sweetness," director Francois Truffaut said of his third film, arguably one of his best. Like the romantically complicated French story of three young friends – two men and one woman, played by the great Jeanne Moreau – the three grapes in this captivating white Rhone form a complex and utterly captivating blend of stone-fruit and mineral freshness, leading to a well-rounded finish.
The village of Courthézon lies just outside Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône's most famous appellation. While this storied region is best known for its rich reds, we also love its distinctive whites. Like the reds, a majority of these wines are blends that are rich in texture, with intense fruit flavors and aromatics. Thierry knows just how to draw out the best from the grapes he uses – as you'll taste.
The trio of grapes that comprise Le Prince delivers very food-friendly qualities in your glass. Grenache Blanc and Clairette bring body to the palate, while Bourboulenc adds enticing floral aromatics. Delicious pairings include heartier salads (try one with smoky bacon), vegetarian dishes like roasted cauliflower, or meaty fish like grilled salmon, swordfish, or tuna steak.


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quired nowhere else. Once more had he been taught, in a way not to be forgotten, that it is never well to underrate one's opponent. He had looked deeper, too, and had seen what the whole continent soon understood, that English troops were not invincible, that they could be beaten by Indians, and that they were after all much like other men. This was the knowledge, fatal to British supremacy, which Braddock's defeat brought to Washington and to the colonists, and which was never forgotten. Could he have looked into the future, he would have seen also in this ill-fated expedition an epitome of much future history. The expedition began with stupid contempt toward America and all things American, and ended in ruin and defeat. It was a bitter experience, much heeded by the colonists, but disregarded by England, whose indifference was paid for at a heavy cost. After the hasty retreat, Colonel Dunbar, stricken with panic, fled onward to Philadelphia, abandoning everything, and Virginia was left naturally in a state of great alarm. The assembly came to. gether, and at last, thoroughly frightened, voted abundant money, and ordered a regiment of a thousand men to be raised. Washington, who had returned to Mount Vernon ill and worn-out, was urged to solicit the command, but it was not his way to solicit, and he declined to do so now. August 14th, he wrote to his mother: "If it is in my power to avoid going to the Ohio again, I shall; but if the command is pressed upon me by the
general voice of the country, and offered oupon such terms as cannot be objected against, it would reflect dishonor on me to refuse it." The same day he was offered the command of all the Virginian forces on his own terms, and accepted. Virginia believed in Washington, and he was ready to obey her call. He at once assumed command and betook himself to Winchester, a general without an army, but still able to check by his presence the existing panic, and ready to enter upon the trying, dreary, and fruitless work that lay before him. In April, 1757, he wrote: "I have been posted then, for more than twenty months past, upon our cold and barren frontiers, to perform, I think I may say, impossibilities; that is, to protect from the cruel incursions of a crafty, savage enemy a line of inhabitants, of more than three hundred and fifty miles in extent, with a force inadequate to the task." This terse statement covers all that can be said of the next three years. It was a long struggle against a savage foe in front, and narrowness, jealousy, and stupidity behind; apparently without any chance of effecting anything, or gaining any glory or reward. Troops were voted, but were raised with difficulty, and when raised were neglected and ill-treated by the wrangling governor and assembly, which caused much ill-suppressed wrath in the breast of the commander-inchief who labored day and night to bring about better discipline in camp, and who wrote long letters to Williamsburg recounting existing evils and praying for a new militia law. The troops, in fact, were got out with vast difficulty even under the most stinging necessity, and were almost worthless when they came. Of one "noble captain" who refused to come, Washington wrote: "With coolness and moderation this great captain answered that his wife, family, and corn were all at stake; so were those of his soldiers; therefore it was impossible for him to come. Such is the example of the officers; such the behavior of the men; and upon such circumstances depends the safety of our country!" But while the soldiers were neglected, and the assembly faltered, and the militia disobeyed, the French and Indians kept at work on the long, exposed frontier. There panic reigned, farmhouses and villages went up in smoke, and the fields were reddened with slaughter at each fresh incursion. Gentlemen in Williamsburg bore these misfortunes with reasonable fortitude, but Washington raged against the abuses and the inaction, and vowed that nothing but the imminent danger prevented his resignation. "The supplicating tears of the women," he wrote, "and moving petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease." This is one of the rare flashes of personal feeling which disclose the real man, warm of heart and temper, full of human sympathy, and giving vent to hot indig. nation in words which still ring clear and strong across the century that has come and gone. Serious troubles, moreover, were complicated by petty annoyances. A Maryland captain, at the head of thirty men, undertook to claim rank over the Virginian commander-in-chief because he had held a king's commission; and Washington was obliged to travel to Boston in order to have the miserable thing set right by Governor Shirley. This affair settled, he returned to take up again the old disheartening struggle, and his outspoken condemnation of Dinwiddie's foolish schemes and of the shortcomings of the government began to raise up backbiters and malcontents at Williamsburg. "My orders," he said, "are dark, doubtful, and uncertain; to-day approved, to-morrow condemned. Left to act and proceed at hazard, accountable for the consequences, and blamed without the benefit of defence." He determined nevertheless to bear with his trials until the arrival of Lord Loudon, the new commander-in-chief, from whom he expected vigor and improvement. Unfortunately he was destined to have only fresh disappointment from the new general, for Lord Loudon was merely one more incompetent man added to the existing confusion. He paid no heed to the South, matters continued to go badly in the North, and Virginia was left helpless. So Washington toiled on with much discouragement, and the disagreeable attacks upon him increased. That it should have been so is not surprising, for he wrote to the governor, who now held him in much disfavor, to the speaker, and indeed to every one, with a most galling plainness. He was only twenty-five, be it remembered, and his high temper was by no means under perfect control. He was anything but diplomatic at that period of his life, and was far from patient, using language with much sincerity and force, and indulging in a blunt irony of rather a ferocious kind. When he was accused finally of getting up reports of imaginary dangers, his temper gave way entirely. He wrote wrathfully to the governor for justice, and added in a letter to his friend, Captain Peachey: "As to Colonel C.'s gross and infamous reflections on my conduct last spring, it will be needless, I dare say, to observe further at this time than that the liberty which he has been pleased to allow himself in sporting with my character is little else than a comic entertainment, discovering at one view his passionate fondness for your friend, his inviolable love of truth, his unfathomable knowledge, and the masterly strokes of his wisdom in displaying it. You are heartily welcome to make use of any letter or letters which I may at any time have written to you; for although I keep no copies of epistles to my friends, nor can remember the contents of all of them, yet I am sensible that the narrations are just, and that truth and honesty will appear in my writings; of which, therefore, I shall not be ashamed, though criticism may censure my style."


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Questioning Obama and Trump's policies, Ilhan Omar is bringing accountability to America's doorstep
Omar's focus, on Trump and those before him, draws attention to the destructive foreign policies made by Democrats.
Ilhan Omar's election to the United States House of Representatives earlier this year symbolises the complex nature of the American polity. As the first Somali-American to have entered Congress, her campaign victory is deemed a historic feat against the backdrop of the increasingly polarised and nationalistic political culture that has crystallised under the Trump Presidency.
What's more, Omar's position in the House Foreign Affairs Committee has propelled her to engage in difficult debates that dominate her country's political discourse and keeps her from shying away from a number of controversial issues, including the influence of the pro-Israel lobby American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Capitol Hill, as well as the dishonest actions of Washington's political elite.
Since assuming legislative office, Omar has emerged as a strong advocate for immigrant protection, the forgiveness of student debt and housing, among many other left-wing policies. But she has also made enemies following her remarks on foreign policy, and many, including Donald Trump, want her removed from the Foreign Affairs Committee after having been accused of anti-Semitism.
Although it seems that Omar's position is safe for now, and a House resolution that was designed to punish her ended up working in her favour by condemning both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. The congresswoman has probably learned to tread carefully when commenting on tricky issues such as 'dual loyalty' and political allegiance to foreign countries.
Whether regarded as a formidable, fresh-faced progressive who presents a legitimate challenge to the establishment or an inexperienced politician who must learn to toe the party line, there is no doubt that Omar is causing a nuisance to Republicans and Democrats alike.
The latest victim of her criticism was none other than Barack Obama, disabusing many of the notion that the congresswoman would speak only against Trump or the Republican Party. Despite later insisting that she is an 'Obama fan', Omar argued that his immigration policies on the southern border and the sanctioning of drone strikes all over the world were examples of a wider, broken foreign policy framework that has allowed presidents to get away with the detainment of children, the separation of families, and murder.
Although her string of comments have caused uproar amongst various political and media circles, figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have rushed to her defence by calling out efforts to unfairly target her and stifle key debates worth having.
A brief look at drone strikes under Obama and Trump
Omar's focus, not just on Trump but on the legacies left by those before him, draws attention to the series of destructive foreign policy choices made by Democrat leaders as well. The hypocrisy of the Obama administration manifested most clearly in his policy of drone operations which principally targeted Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. Despite founding his 2008 presidential campaign on criticisms of key Bush policies, including the calamitous War on Terror (WoT), Obama in fact sought to reshape the frontiers and mechanisms by which this war was fought.
In launching somewhere around 540 drone strikes throughout the course of his presidency, Obama gave pre-emptive and covert warfare a new dimension, all the while arguing that this was a more precise approach to counterterrorism which would minimise civilian casualties and remove American troops from the line of fire. Whilst the argument of reducing boots on the ground is more readily appealing, few have been quick to accept the idea that drone strikes pose a limited threat to civilians, especially given the inherent lack of transparency with which they are carried out.
America's ruthless pursuit of al Shabab and al Qaeda in those countries therefore came with a heavy price, which called into question its respect for international law and state sovereignty. This has only been exacerbated under Trump, who has authorised nearly twice as many strikes within a shorter period of time, alongside a quiet broadening of CIA operations, now aimed at completely eliminating Islamist insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Imran Khan's vehement opposition to US drones strikes in Pakistan dates back to well before becoming prime minister last summer, having repeatedly pointing out their illegality and the high number of civilian casualties in the country's tribal areas. It will be interesting to see how this could impact future use of drones in Pakistan, especially in light of the bitter exchange between Imran and Trump last November over the withdrawal of US security aid and allegations that Pakistani governments have continually failed to act against the Haqqani network or the Afghan Taliban.
Nevertheless, the US military and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have been given further impetus to push on in the unending WoT, particularly following Trump's plans to relax the rules set out by his predecessor on the requirement to report civilian casualties. The setback this poses to accountability and transparency for the use of force has been widely criticised by human rights activists, diplomats and members of the intelligence community across the world.
Louder voices at home
But such criticisms will become harder for the White House to brush aside as the voices of newcomers like Omar grow louder in Congress. Although Omar's remarks on American foreign policy have divided opinion and left her facing a potential challenge from Minnesota Democrats in the next primary, she is bringing important points, which have been the subject of international disapproval for some time, to America's doorstep.
George W Bush's successors in large part built their electoral campaigns on pledges to dismantle, or at least shift the destructive foreign policy paradigms they had inherited. Since having entered office, however, both Obama and Trump instead worked to further entrench those paradigms – this time with diminishing accountability, and within an environment that is now nourishing dangerous nationalist ideology.
Divisive rhetoric portraying immigrants as 'invaders', heightened Islamophobia in the wake of the 2017 Muslim ban and a refusal to acknowledge the consequent impact of pervasive white supremacy across the western world have helped shape Trump's America. The latter was exhibited recently when the US president attributed the New Zealand mosque massacres to a "small group of people with very, very serious problems", rather than to a growth in white nationalism that has in large part been fostered by the sort of language his administration and supporters frequently employ.
The recent election of Muslim women such as Omar (an immigrant) and Rashida Tlaib (of Palestinian origin) serves as a reminder that presidents from either side of the aisle will be held accountable – not only for their hawkish foreign policy decisions, but for simultaneous actions that are having harmful consequences at home. The establishment's attempts to undermine or remove these women from office are testament to the sway their voters are reclaiming within America's democratic institutions, and the challenge this will pose to those higher up the pecking order.


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Beautiful Women
"Beautiful Women" is from a period of time just after I made the first several works from the "Difficult Women" series. This is also part of that series, which is a symbolic LiShinault theme about people who find other ways to get by and rise above after dealing with 'difficult' problems of life.
In her doll-like world, her red-gloved 'arms' rest sweetly secured at each side while she stands prim and petite looking demurely away.
This one, like many others, has a dress of collaged newsprint…..obsessively chosen bits of newsprint.
When nearing completion, I went for a walk outside my then studio in Cabbagetown of Atlanta, where I knew I could find a nice scrap of wood around the corner. I attached it above her head and gave her a title. "Beautiful Women"….it is in plural form because it represents so many.
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[1]It's very convenient to have some "just add water" meals around for a rainy day. I can't tell you how many times this mix has saved me in the mornings. All you need to do is add a few wet ingredients and viola – you've got fresh pancakes.
As an added bonus, I have also used this recipe to make waffles with. Enjoy!
Pancake Mix in a Jar
Makes 12 Servings
- 5 cups unbleached flour
- 1 1/4 cups powdered milk
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/8 tsp. grated orange rind, optional
Tip: For cinnamon pancakes, add 2 tablespoons cinnamon to mixture.
Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to incorporate the ingredients evenly. Store mixture in an airtight container and use within 8 months.
To make pancakes or waffles: 2 cups pancake mix 1 cup water, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons oil (for waffles, use 3 tablespoons). Beat smooth with a wire whisk or fork. This makes eight 4-inch pancakes or 4 large waffles.


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About Thompson Toronto
Located in Toronto, Ontario, Thompson Toronto is a magnificent venue to host elegant and contemporary style wedding celebrations. The hotel is also a great space to hold bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraising events and corporate functions. Each meeting rooms contains cutting edge audio visual technology and their dedicated staff is passionate about doing their part in making the day-of one to remember.
Facilities and capacity
For ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners, the Thomson Toronto is an elegant venue that offers a wide variety of options, such as the amazing rooftop lounge and refined screening room, that range in capacity from 100 to 160 guests. From gorgeous ballrooms to bars, meeting rooms and more, there is something for everyone.
Services offered
Services include accommodations, the provision of a bridal suite, catering, bar, cake, set up, clean up, event planning and rentals, lighting, sound and the coordination of outside vendors. Couples can also take advantage of provided equipment and event items like audio equipment, furniture, chairs, tables, flatware, China, barware and linens.
Several stellar catering options are available, including buffet, cocktail reception, dessert, family style eating, plated dishes, stations, outside cake and hors d'oeuvres. Bars can be cash, limited and open and consist of:
Loved ones can take advantage of the hotel's luxurious accommodation choices that feature gorgeous floor to ceiling windows which showcase the city's stellar skyline and Lake Ontario. In addition, the rooms contains lovely hardwood floors, modern style furnishings and an open air feel accentuated with orange and white splashes.
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Maryannecosta · Married on 22/09/2018
Our dream wedding come true
The day we got engaged my fiancé (now husband) wanted to get married at the Thompson hotel. I had no idea where that was or what it looked like. We knew we always wanted something more intimate and different from all the other weddings we had been too. We visited the venue from the lobby being so modern and different, to the breath taking view of our beautiful city Toronto from their roof top patio and then to a beautiful modern and glamorous hall. We knew it was the perfect venue for us. We didn't look anywhere else we were set with it from day one. Our 11 month planning was super easy with the coordinatior Lyndsey to her amazing crew helped us so much create our dream wedding. We stayed there the whole weekend and they treated us so well, they went above and beyond for everything for us. We had our amazing Ceremony on the roof top in front of an amazing skyline of Toronto. We then had cocktail hour on the roof top and then headed down to the hall for the reception. The reception was beautifully done with the decor we had, the food was 5 star and delicious and beautifully presented. We had great comments from all our guests that the food was different and delicious. The venue is perfect for amazing day and night photos of the skyline and theirs amazing spots all around the hotel for great photo ops. I highly recommend the Thompson hotel for anything, for staying the weekend and getting pampered to celebrating any occasion. We can't wait to celebrate our 1 year anniversary there.Sent on 18/12/2018
Stephanie · Married on 29/09/2017
Cool Venue, Great Food - Poor Service!
Hosted our wedding at the Thompson Toronto at the end of September 2017 – Had our ceremony & cocktail hour on the rooftop, dinner reception in the Wellington room. Had a great day, but the more we think back on the day, the more upset we become of our experience.
Upon arrival the night before, the front desk staff was unhelpful to assist/direct us & staff where we could unload and store items for the next day – it took a while to sort this. During the planning process, we were told we were going to be able to store items in the Wellington Room the night before the wedding, but they had booked an event that did not clear out of the room until a couple of hours before our ceremony – causing family members who were helping to set up the room to be delayed and miss family pictures, and just made it to the ceremony on time.
Due to the other event running late – the staff made the florist store our flowers in the kitchen upon delivery (at the Thompson staff request). The florist brought this to our attention as they were concerned.
During our first look in the lobby bar, the staff was extremely inconsiderate to our photographers and us, and could not give us a few moments of uninterrupted time in the space as they were in the background of a lot of our pictures. The construction crew that was working in the room was nice enough to work elsewhere for these few minutes during that time (don't believe they were Thompson staff – people who were just working on a project in the hotel).
We had booked the theatre room for the evening (figured it would be a nice spot for nursing moms to disappear to). The staff fought with us saying we could not have access - they were finally corrected by the wedding coordinator late in the day.
As the entrance to the Wellington Room is across from a backdoor to the nightclub at the hotel, we were promised that there was to be a security guard at that door. We were told this was a common practice of the hotel to keep people from coming into the space we booked. Throughout the evening, there were people coming and going from that door and using the bathrooms that were designated for our wedding guests (which were left extremely messy due to the inconsiderate club-goers), and these people were helping themselves to the drinks being served by our third party coffee vendor that had a booth set up at the Wellington Room door. To top this off – one of these uninvited people ruined our guestbook canvas.
On a better note, the food was amazing, and our guests still talk about it to this day! We were very happy with the meals – the chef is great!
It was a little disappointing that the staff did not let anyone know that the late night snacks were served, so by the time our guests discovered it, everything was cold.
We brought up most of these issues (late access to the Wellington Room, club-goers in our space, writing on guest book) to the venue on the day, and in the days after the wedding via email, but received no follow up from anyone at the Thompson. Overall the day ran smoothly, and we had a great time, but remembering back on the details has us feeling very disappointed.
Sent on 04/02/2018
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Frankie continues his campaign
CHARITY champion Frankie Johns is continuing his campaign to raise £1 million for the charity Dementia UK.
Singer Frankie, whose real name is John Billitteri, performed at an afternoon tea party at the Beehive Centre in Whitehall, raising an impressive £721.
"It was really brilliant," Frankie said. "I really didn't expect to raise that much but the people there were really generous and were happy to support such a good cause."
Frankie, 59, brought in a further £200 when he performed by Quarry House Home Care in Channons Hill, Fishponds.
He belted out old time nostalgia classics including It's a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles, Roll Out the Barrel and Underneath the Arches.
The two events have helped boost Frankie's total to more than £5,000.
He said: "I didn't start until July so I can't believe I've got this much already. There were a lot of people who supported me when I raised money for Help for Heroes but people seem to be embracing this cause even more, which is amazing."
Frankie, who lives in Kingswood, has raised more than £70,000 for Help for Heroes but decided to adopt Dementia UK as his latest cause following the death of his mother-in-law Barbara Fudge.
Barbara, 81, from Barton Hill, spent her final days at Saffron Gardens in Whitehall.
Admiral nurses from Dementia UK gave her family practical support and advice to help them understand Barbara's illness.
Frankie is continuing his campaign with an afternoon entertainment event at Longwell Green Community Centre on Sunday November 18 from 2-6pm. The event, which will be compered by Paul Foster, will include the singers Naomi, Dave Dean and Frankie's daughter Marisa, a former X Factor contestant.
There will also be a raffle and a guest appearance by Miss Great Britain Kobe-Jean Cole, who lives in Kingswood.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the community centre or by calling Frankie on 07775 870129. People can also donate via Frankie's page at www.justgiving.com or by ringing him.


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When I learned myself the Tarot cards meanings many years ago, I was terribly overwhelmed.
There are so many meanings for each of 78 cards in the straight and reversed positions!
How on Earth is it possible to memorize and digest all this information?
And when you do a reading, how to remember and apply the knowledge to each card in your spread!
Your head gets all over the place, and you "can't see the forest for the trees"!
And how do you expect to catch the psychic signals from the Universe and have epiphanies if you are digging desperately in your memory banks trying to fish out the card's meaning!
In the end I simplified it for myself learning the feeling of a card.
Capture energy and feeling of the card and absorb it. Easy? That's the main thing you have to do.
And during your reading you will happily activate and use your right brain responsible for intuition and psychic vision.
You won't need to jump between your left and right brains creating confusion.
You won't have to nip into your left brain to remember the card's meaning and then back – to your right brain to carry on with your psychic reading.
I describe every card in the beginning for your general understanding and to get a feel for it.
Then I emphasize the feeling of the card for you to remember.
And in the end I give you the simple meanings.
But I expect you to capture and take away the Energy and Feeling of the card.
So here we go…
The Major Arcana looks like a Spiral in 3D. And every circle of the Spiral is a sequence of all cards in Major Arcana from "0" to "21".
Our Hero starts his way in "0" and moves along the circle until the culmination of his journey in "21". And then he gets to "22" or "0" (The Fool), and another journey begins, but on the different level.
And it goes on and on and on…
Another circle, another journey… higher and higher along the Spiral of Life…
P.S. You start your personal journey in the World of Tarot today in "0".
You are full of enthusiasm and excitement. You are buzzing and looking forward to uncover enigma and master Tarot cards, get insight into the future.
After making the full circle learning and discovering for yourself the Tarot cards, you will enter another circle improving and honing your skills.
Perhaps concentrating this time on developing your Psychic Abilities.
And you will never stop. You never will be able to tell: "Now I know everything about it".
Then you will discover that you've got Psychic Abilities that never ever in your wildest dreams you thought you had!
And you will embark on a new journey of self discovery.
Anyway let's start our journey shall we:


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Chicken and Vegetable Recipes
Thai Chicken
Talk about a dinner winner: With protein, vegetables, and whole grains all in one speedy package, this meal won't leave you scrambling to make other side dishes. Coconut, soy, peanut, sesame, and sriracha are the five flavor powerhouses that make these chicken and vegetable flatbreads stand out.
Chicken Salad with Creamy Tarragon-Shallot Dressing
Similar to a nicoise salad made with chicken instead of tuna, this freshly arranged salad is as delicious as it is beautiful. If you prefer, trade asparagus for the green beans and cook your egg any style you like (we adore sunny-side up in this dish!).
Moroccan Chicken with Couscous
Tomatoes, zucchini, and chicken thighs get the Moroccan treatment by way of a warm spice blend featuring cumin, orange peel, turmeric, ginger, and more. Pile this skillet chicken and vegetable recipe on a bed of couscous, currants, and pine nuts for a meal that will transport you to another land.
One-Pan Chicken Flatbreads
Top a flatbread with a schmear of hummus, some lemon-pepper grilled chicken, and a Greek salad for an on-the-go chicken entree that's fresher and tastier than a store-bought sub. Enjoy with a side of carrot sticks and pepper strips to scoop up any hummus that sneaks out of the wrap. (No bite gets left behind!)
Chicken, Broccoli, and Farro Casserole
Picky eaters will see a cheesy, carb-laden casserole, but you'll know that several slim swaps make this a well-balanced chicken dinner. Farro, mushrooms, and broccoli crank up the fiber, while a sauce of Greek yogurt and light mayo mimics the rich texture of commonly used condensed soups.
Picadillo-Style Chicken Taco Salad
Bored by chicken breasts? Try this ground chicken-topped taco salad instead. You might not see them under the spicy taco meat, tortillas, and cheese, but tomatoes, potatoes, and green onions are hiding in this healthy supper recipe, too.
Chicken and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
With 29 grams of filling protein and just 12 grams of carbs, these 30-minute chicken lettuce wraps are a time-crunched dieter's dream. For even more veggie goodness, add a spoonful of pico de gallo or salsa to each wrap before serving.
Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
A drizzle of sweet balsamic dressing gives an unexpected burst of flavor to the chicken and asparagus in our one-skillet stir-fry. Slivered carrots and fresh tomatoes fill each serving with loads of healthful nutrients.
Basil-Tomato Chicken Skillet
Turn to your trusty skillet to whip up our mouthwatering chicken-veggie dinner combo. The garlicky chicken pieces, wilted spinach, and cherry tomatoes take just 25 minutes to prepare and will satisfy the entire family.
Chicken Alfredo Cauliflower Rice Bake
Slash the carbs in your supper by swapping rice for cauliflower florets pulsed in a food processor until they resemble the itty-bitty grains. We combine the veggie "rice" with leftover or rotisserie chicken, spinach, and light Alfredo sauce for this sneaky skinny casserole.
Chicken with Apple-Vegetable Slaw Stir-Fry
This one-pan recipe tastes complex enough to be a fussy dish, but it actually takes just 40 minutes start to finish! Chicken thighs, mushrooms, cabbage, asparagus, and apples cook up in a flash in a hot wok. Speaking of hot, tailor this dish to your spice preference by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper.
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples
Lightly seasoned chicken and Brussels sprouts make the perfect base for the maple syrup sauce that covers this chicken dinner. Skillet-seared apple slices provide a juicy counterpart to the sweet-yet-savory meal.
Basil, Chicken, and Tomatoes
Snag a deli chicken, a bunch of basil, and a couple produce aisle favorites to assemble this heart-healthy 20-minute meal. Avocado and olive oil ensure that each low-carb serving still satisfies.
Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken
Red sweet peppers, chicken, and broccoli add a hearty mix of nutrients and protein to our pesto penne recipe. Purchased pesto, red sweet peppers, and deli chicken mean this chicken and vegetables recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.
Chimichurri Chicken and Green Beans
Chimichurri, a bright sauce made from parsley, garlic, and red pepper, ties together the grilled chicken in this dinner recipe with the lemony green beans on the side. The best part of the chicken and vegetables recipe? It takes only about 30 minutes to put together.
Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo
Add bright citrusy flavor to broccoli and chicken breasts with lemon slices in our one-skillet dinner recipe. Purchased Alfredo sauce adds a creamy finish.
Basque Chicken
Try this signature dish of the Basque region of Spain without stepping foot outside of your hometown. Chicken, olives, and peppers are the fundamental building blocks, and we spice things up even more with garlic, savory, and thyme.
Ham- and Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken
Crisp-tender asparagus, juicy and tender chicken, and savory sauce-smothered ham fill every bite of our stuffed chicken recipe. Serve the main meal alongside a light salad of mixed greens to finish.
Chicken, Tomato, and Cucumber Dinner Salad
Transform your favorite poultry into a tasty Mediterranean-inspired salad by pairing chicken tenders with feta cheese, veggies, and olives. A light dressing of white wine vinegar and thyme tops the recipe.
Chicken with Summer Squash
Juicy grape tomatoes and tender summer squash turn purchased roasted chicken into a full-meal affair. Place the chicken and vegetables atop a bed of fresh arugula leaves for a complete dinner recipe with a whopping 42 grams of protein.
Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Skillet
Savory bacon, tender asparagus, and mouthwatering chicken combine to create a delicious skillet dinner that's surprisingly easy to make. And because it rings in at under 300 calories per serving, the chicken and vegetables recipe is as healthy as it is easy.
Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Turn to light, fresh ingredients for tonight's dinner with our chicken and vegetable pasta recipe. Spice up the salad with a homemade orange-Dijon mustard dressing and feta cheese.
Sweet Potato, Chicken, and Spinach in Browned Butter
Wilt a big pile of spinach into spiralized sweet potato "noodles," toss in some apples and leftover chicken, and dinner is practically done. Turn to this 30-minute meal when you're looking for a low-calorie, low-fuss meal.


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Homepage › Forums › Fantasy Draft › Bryn Blake
Height: 5'2″/157 cm
Weight: 110 lbs/50 kg
Birthplace: Tampa, FL USA
I'm a professional wrestler with a passion for all types of fighting. Have been training MMA and feel I'm ready to transition from the ring to the cage. In my personal life, I'm a huge animal activist, yogi, and meditator. I practice as often as possible and feel like it helps center me and bring the best out of me in my bouts. Fighting out of Tampa, FL.
Awesome potential!
YES. More pro wrestlers! You totally "Aria" my pick for this draft! ;)
Ayyy, you're gorgeous.
And the green+scales remind me of Aquawoman's outfit.
You've got my vote!! I'd love to see what you can do in the LFC!


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October 30th, 2017
In a small frying pan on medium-high heat, toast Quaker® Regular Instant Oatmeal for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden with a nutty aroma. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
In the same pan, add Ghee. Add Onion, Ginger and Chilis and sauté until softened. Then add Carrots and Peas, and sauté for 2 minutes to make vegetables tender.
Add Roasted Cashews, Water, and Salt to Taste. Increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, drop heat to medium, and stir in toasted Oatmeal. Continue stirring mixture for 6-7 minutes, until almost all the water has been absorbed and the mixture takes on the texture of a thick porridge.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped Coriander. Serve immediately. Enjoy! :)


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