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Dorei-Ku: The Animation is a series of a Japanese novel that was written by Shinichi Okada. A person called Hiroto Oishi came after and wrote a Manga adaptation of 10 volumes in 2012. Also, a film was made based on this story entitled "Tokyo slaves" and broadcasted in a live show in 2014. Besides, a TV series of this Manga was released on April 13th and ended on June 24th in 2018.
What Have Fans Seen From The Previous Episodes
When Eiya meets her friend, she finds her so sad and upset because of her boyfriend who has left her and become more interested in another boy. Eiya asks her friend if it is possible to meet her ex-boyfriend to ask him about the reason behind leaving her friend. She meets him in a coffee shop; his name is Yuuga Oota; he accepts to answer all Eiya's questions if she can tell him the exact relationship between a couple who are sitting in front of them.
When Eiya answers correctly and precisely, Yuuga becomes amazingly shocked by her outstanding intelligence and splendid intuition. This made Yuuga ask her for a private meeting telling her about something called (SCM), Slave Control Method. It is a device that can take control over people and make them be slaves to others. It works out by putting it in the upper jaw of two people who are willing to compete in any game they like. When one loses, the device starts working and sends some kind of active and effective signals making its user does what the winner orders.
Now Yuuga wants to test his skills, so after giving Eiya 10,000 Yen, he asks her to be a guarantee for him if he becomes a slave to anyone who competes against. After being hesitant for a while, Eiya accepts and goes on with that dangerous device that Yuuga gave to her. By the time Eiya starts, a mysterious organization begins rapidly taking the slaves, leaving her in a severe situation with the too dreadful and risky game.
Dorei-Ku: The Animation Season 2 Release Date
Ten volumes of Doreiku ended and were all published in 2016, though Manga production can proceed at this level since the story in the final chapter did not have a definite end of which the Production Studio maintains the possibility to resume the events after the last episode of that Anime.
The unfortunate bad rating and reviews come against producing another season, after all. On the other hand, there is no sure announcement whether from the writer of the production studio for a chance to a second season, yet dates and possibilities are still vague regarding this issue.
Dorei-Ku: The Animation Trailer
If you haven't watched the first season of Dorei-Ku: The Animation here is a short trailer of this awesome anime! 🙂
Watch Dorei-Ku: The Animation Episodes Dubbed In English
The English Dubbed Episodes of "Dorei-Ku: The Animation" are available on Hidive


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The race at Whitewater was my last of the season. Though I planned to race a few more times this year, Whitewater was my last race for the Southeast Region point series.
So, the season was over, which was one aspect of my training and racing to consider. The more important aspect was and still is my hips. It was time to finally stop and deal with the injury that has been nagging me since May. Time for rest and to consult with some experts and build a plan for corrective action.
Injuries suck, but I can only practice denial for so long.
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Well I'm motoring through Hot Six and it's good fun. In the meantime I thought I'd write a bit about forgotten cosy TV shows. When I was young I loved detective shows but nobody seems to remember a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in cosy tv shows Tagged alfre woodard, Barbara Barrie, bill morey, Catherine Hicks, desperate housewives, ted danson, tucker's witch 1 Comment
Hot Six
Well I have been struggling with 'Death in Show' and I am particularly pleased with a purchase I made yesterday. In a new bargain bookshop I picked up Janet Evanovich's Seven Up for just £1.99. I already own 1-6 in … Continue reading
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Doggie Tales
Well I have made a good start on Death in Show (Dog Walker Mystery) but I'm struggling a little bit. Maybe this is one of those series where you do need to have started at book number one. I'm a … Continue reading
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Scarecrow and Mrs King's Hair
As I have already confessed to being incredibly superficial I have no problem dedicating a post to Amanda King's hair. I think there's a lesson here… Season 1: Amanda is usually wearing an up do but her hair is considerably … Continue reading
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Boston Small Businesses. Huge Impact.
Small businesses are the backbone of the Greater Boston economy. In fact, the city of Boston alone is home to more than 40,000 small businesses that generate more than $15 billion in annual revenue and employ 170,000 people. And at the Chamber, more than 50% of our members are small businesses.
We don't take these statistics lightly. We're here for small businesses through our public policy initiatives, through programs and events designed to connect small businesses in Boston to their peers and established business leaders, to our educational and professional development offerings for small business owners and their employees. We're working to advocate for and help small businesses connect and grow.
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Our Small Business of the Year Awards recognize the region's leading small businesses who display strong financial performance, achievement in management, workplace excellence, product innovation and community and social responsibility.
Applications for 2019 are now closed, we hope you will consider applying next year!
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Jeff Freedman is the founder and CEO of Small Army, one of the top advertising agencies in Boston. He is also the founder and CEO of Small Army for a Cause, the nonprofit organization behind the national Be Bold, Be Bald! cancer fundraiser that he founded after losing his business partner to cancer. And, he is the author of The Moral of the Story: A Storyteller's Guide to Helping Brands Build Relationships With People. Jeff is a regular speaker, panelist, and blogger, sharing his experiences with brand storytelling and relationship-building, business leadership and corporate social responsibility.
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A full-metal replica of one of the most iconic American handguns, this Swiss Arms SA 1911 gives fans of historic pistols exactly what they're looking for. With realistic heft, load up a 12-gram CO2 cartridge to send 18 BBs downrange at speeds up to 320 fps! Take hold of the checkered polymer grip to steady your aim as you look down the fixed sights. The best feature? Realistic blowback that locks the slide back when you're out of ammo. You should probably pick up another magazine to stay in the action. Just saying!
Swiss Arms SA 1911 SSP Pistol Features
The box states that this gun comes with Hop-Up (spin), but it does not.
Swiss Arms SA 1911 SSP Pistol Features
- Uses 12-gram CO2 cartridges
- Semiauto
- 18rd removable BB magazine (also holds the CO2 cartridge)
- Fixed front and rear sights
- Polymer Grips
- Blowback
- Single-action
- Metal construction
- Checkered grips
- Single-action only
The box states that this gun comes with Hop-Up (spin), but it does not.
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- ManufacturerSwiss Arms
- Caliber.177
- Velocity320 fps
- ConditionNew
- Ammo TypePellets
- ActionSemiautomatic
- Barrel StyleSmooth bore
- Fire ModeRepeater
- Gun Weight1.98
- Overall Length8.60
- Barrel Length0.00
- Loudness4-Medium-High
- Magazine Capacity0
- MechanismCO2
- RailNo
- SafetyManual
- Front SightsBlade & Ramp
- Rear SightsFixed
- Shots per Fill0
- Trigger Adjustability0
- Trigger ActionSingle-Action
- UsePlinking/Fun
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Very accurate in bb or pellet lots of power co2 usage is excellent over 90 plus shots build quality is also excellent fèels great in your hand to shoot and hold love the realistic sounds of pulling the hammer back .Excellent backyard shooter not too loud won't bother the neighbours
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Why change the club's name?
Renaming and re-branding is a crucial part of the project as it gives our Revolutionaries the chance to immediately make an impact and leave their legacy on the club. It's an opportunity that no other club can offer their fans. The act of naming the team is intended to galvanise the community of Revolutionaries from the start. Together, we have a unique opportunity to create and mould a football club that we can all be proud of.


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Hello Robert, I would like to add some info
on the surname of Ackermann. It is a very rare name comparatively speaking, and appears
]to be occupational in origin. Our research
indicates that it can be associated with the
Germans, Dutch, English and Welsh, meaning
"one who plowed the Lord's land and tended
his plow team." Knowing that different spelling of the same original surname ae a common occurrence, it is not surprising that
dictionaries of surnames indicate probable
spelliing variations of the Ackermann surname
to be Ackerman, Acreman, and Akerman. There are many relatives who may be related that spell their name different. Remember, illiteracy was very common in the 1800's. Not
everyone had an education. Hope this helps.


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HISTORY OF CULTURE | Bury Jars in Jambi Province | In Jambi grave jars found in Lebak Bandung, City of Edinburgh (Widiatmoko, 1997), Renah dandruff, Merangin (Bonatz, 2005; Budisantosa, 2006), Lubuk Mentilin, Merangin (Budisantosa, 2007), and Lolo Gedang, Kerinci (Sudaryadi, 2007 ). Outside Indonesia, the grave jars found in Vietnam and the Philippines. Grave jars in Indonesia is grave archaeological treasure humans using container jars of clay. Past research has shown the grave jars among others found in Melolo, East Nusa Tenggara (Heekern, 1956), Lambanapu, East Nusa Tenggara (Yuliati, 1998), Gilimanuk, Bali (Soejono, 1969), Plawangan, Central Java (Prasetyo, 1994), Kunduran and Betung Estuary, South Sumatra (Soeroso, 1998), Payang Estuary, South Sumatra (Indriastuti, 2002), Padang Sepan, Bengkulu (Indriastuti, 2003).
Gedang Lolo is a village located about 23 km south-east of the River Full, the capital of Kerinci district. In the village of Lolo Gedang megalith found objects also called? Rock gongs?. Megalith object is 1.5 miles to the south of the grave jars. Also, it was found obsidian tools? Mikrolit? Dutch plantations in the area called Lake Gedang Estate (Heekern, 1972) and are now changing the name of the New Garden Lolo.
Recently the research team from the Institute for Archaeology Palembang, led by Tri Marhaeni S. Budisantosa conduct excavations at the tomb jars Gedang Lolo. Eksksvasi unlock ten excavations box measuring 2 × 2 meters. In the five boxes were found buried jars. The situation is broken or cracked. Jars tend to fall or tilt downward slope (east). This was allegedly due to natural processes, namely the soil compression force of the slope that goes up and down continuously. However, land filling jars allegedly been going on since the soil because crock pots are not closed. So, which is found in the Lolo Gedang a single jar, not a crock pair as found in Melolo, Gilimanuk, Plawangan, Kunduran, and Estuary Betung. Bury jars in Lolo Gedang vary in terms of size, depth, and artifacts that are in it.
Large jars tend to be deeper than the small jars. Jars found in the rest of the bones have been broken and charcoal. Also, found the grave of things packed container shaped pottery jars and bowls. Previously people found the pitcher without a spout in the crock. Jars found in only one type of container. Other stock items grave is a small bronze objects which allegedly pendant because at one end perforated. The residents also find miniature jars nekara bronze. Crushed bronze objects found in virtually all jars were found. The third tomb type of stock object found is a round object like a coin. Coins were made of smooth black clay. On the sides are decorated lidded scratches eight shaped flowers bloom. One coin is only decorated on one side only. Coin-shaped objects are found only in one jar.
In general the grave jars Gedang Lolo has much in common with other regions in Indonesia. Bury jars in Lolo Gedang looks different in size, kedalamannnya in the soil, and the provision of the grave who all showed differences in the way burial in a community. Such differences may be related to individual age, gender, and social status. Moreover, the existence of grave stock show confidence in life after death.


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|When folks are feeling blithe and gay,
With ne'er an ache or pain,
They gad about the house all day
And chant this old refrain:
"The doctor is a useless wight,
His medicine a fake;
He doses me with aconite
To cure the stomach ache.
"Now there was Uncle Hiram's kid,
Whose name was Ezra Stout,
He had the measles, so he did,
But wouldn't blossom out.
"They sent for Dr. So-and-So
Who diagnosed the case
As rheumatiz and vertigo
And dropsy of the face.
"And then he sent an awful bill
Which showed he had the cheek___
I never have one when I'm ill
My faith in them is weak."
But when folks get to feeling blue
And have to go to bed,
With maybe just a chill or two
And dizzy in the head___
They swear they have the grip or bots
Or other fatal ills
And send right off for Dr. Watts
To come and feed them pills.
Verdigris Valley Verse
Albert Stroud
(Coffeyville, Kansas: The Journal Press. 1917)
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Perched up in the fair city of Perth, regarded as the gateway to the Highlands, Southern Fried has grown in stature over the years to become the premier Americana Festival in Scotland. With its mix of formal concerts, free open stage and late night revelries it is compact (awarded Best Small Festival in 2014) with no need for tents or wellies and it attracts a variety of artists who should be familiar to all readers of Americana UK.
For its 10th anniversary, Southern Fried has just unveiled its line up for this year's festival and it's somewhat spectacular. Nick Lowe, Rodney Crowell and Loudon Wainwright are the name draws playing in the concert hall along with evenings dedicated to Chuck Berry (featuring Andy Fairweather Low) and a celebration of Canadian music. Then there's Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Prophet, Angaleena Presley, Sam Outlaw, Peter Bruntnell, Doug Seegers, Ags Connolly, Rachel Harrington, Sean Taylor, Rab Noakes and Danni Nicholls. We're still awaiting the line-ups for the open and acoustic stages but there's no doubt that there'll be several well- kent names appearing on these. Continue reading "Southern Fried Festival's 10th Year has a stellar line up"


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text: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5126620.v1 Spithoven E.M. Casteleijn N.F. Berger P. Goldschmeding R. Supplementary Material for: Nephrectomy in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Patient with Exceptionally Large, Still Functioning Kidneys 2014 Karger Publishers Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease Nephrectomy Transplantation 2014-06-04 00:00:00 article https://karger.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Supplementary_Material_for_Nephrectomy_in_Autosomal_Dominant_Polycystic_Kidney_Disease_A_Patient_with_Exceptionally_Large_Still_Functioning_Kidneys/5126620 Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common hereditary kidney disease. It is characterized by progressive cyst formation in both kidneys, often leading to end-stage kidney disease. Indications for surgical removal of an ADPKD kidney include intractable pain, hematuria, infection, or exceptional enlargement and small abdominal cavity hampering implantation of a donor kidney. We report the case of an extraordinarily large ADPKD kidney weighing 8.7 kg (19.3 lb) with a maximal length of 48 cm (19 inch), and with cysts filled with both clear and bloody fluid.


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I love the word "spirituality". I am also kind of uncomfortable with it.
I am uncomfortable for two reasons. Firstly I feel like it is the word I use to talk about religious and faith stuff in a way that is palatable to people who don't really like religion (the r word). I don't feel guilty about this, after all I am just trying to keep lines of communication open. But when this is combined with my second reason for feeling uncomfortable, I have some questions.
My second discomfort has to do with defining spirituality. Spirituality is one of those words that can mean a lot of stuff. It is a warm word that people have some vague positive feelings about (or do they?). We often talk about and around its territory but rarely do we tie it down. Even when we do, we tie it to more fuzzy or unclear concepts. One popular way of describing it, is to say it is about the relationships we have with God, others, our self and creation. But what about these relationships? How we feel about them? How important they are? What we think about them? I guess the answer would be yes!
A list of things covered by a definition of spirituality might include:
- Beliefs and ideas about existential questions – including purpose of life, human identity
- Self-view /personal identity/self-knowledge
- Inner feelings
- Feelings of awe, wonder, mystery, transcendence
- Relationships/community
- Creativity – imagination, inspiration, intuition, insight etc.
- Personal values
- Understanding of self, society – a sense of self awareness.
I love all of these things. I think they are important. I think we should explore them with young people. But are they the sum of spirituality?
Let me change tack here. What if by using the word spirituality we are not communicating what we think we are? Ten or more years ago everyone in my 'religious' world seemed pretty excited by the idea that people said: I am spiritual but not religious. This seemed ok with us. We didn't want to be 'religious' either (depending on how you define the word) and we thought we had a lot of stuff about spirituality to share. But what if "I am spiritual but not religious" actually meant "I want to find my own path, please go away person with religious agenda". Could people representing organised religion using the word spirituality a lot change the meaning of the word or how people feel about it?
In 2010 (and for eight years prior) the Mission Australia Youth Survey had a question asking young people to rank what they valued from a list of ten things. They were: family relationships, friendships, physical and mental health, school or study satisfaction, being independent, feeling needed and valued, getting a job, spirituality/faith, financial security, making a difference in the community.
The data (which apparently was pretty consistent for nine years) was aggregated and included items ranked one, two or three by respondents.
Only 13.6% of young people in 2010 had spirituality/faith in the top three positions. Below it were financial security at 13.5% and making a difference in the community at 6.2%. Getting a job was above it at 16%.
I am sure there are lots of ways to look at this data but it certainly didn't seem to indicate that young people valued spirituality. Or did it? What if they just don't like the word? Or know what it means?
I do think spirituality is an inherent part of human beings. While I don't think we will ever define it well, I do think we need to think about how we engage young people with what spirituality is about. Using spirituality effectively as a 'weasel word' or 'glittering generality' may have a limited life. I don't think there is any research on this...so can you do some for me?
Ask the young people around you what they think about the word spirituality? Is it a positive word? Do they like it or not? Ask them if they are spiritual? And what this means?
What do you think they will say?


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Free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is once again scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks.
Rodgers-Cromartie told ESPN's Josina Anderson that a family matter forced him to miss his previously scheduled appointment with the Seahawks. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers-Cromartie is set to work out for the team in the next few days before visiting the Oakland Raiders.
The 32-year-old Rodgers-Cromartie started five of the 15 games in which he played last season with the New York Giants and failed to record an interception for the second time in his career. He played the last four seasons with the Giants.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Rodgers-Cromartie has 30 interceptions in 10 seasons with the Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos and Giants since being selected with the 16th overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft by Arizona.


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(See my other 2019 Road Trip posts) – While in Ouray, Colorado my wife and I visited Mouse's Chocolates and Coffee located at 520 Main Street, Ouray, CO, 81427. This was a very pleasant surprise in this town of only about 1000 residents.
When we were there it was full of many out of town visitors. We were driving through but wanted to stop for a little something. This place caught our eye and we got in line.
It being a warm day, we opted for ice cream. At first we were each going to get something, but in the end, we were glad we decided to share one of their treats. The selection we chose was more than enough for both of us. That is certainly not the only choice. The Mouse's Chocolates and Coffee offers:
Handmade Chocolates, each made right here by the Chocolatier, using imported Belgian Chocolate. Coffee roasted on-premises. Espresso drinks, Coffee, Ice Cream, Milkshakes all served year-round.
We really enjoyed our visit. It was very busy while we were there. The Yelp rating is 4.5/5 and the TripAdvisor rating is an even better 5/5. If you are interested in Mouse's, you may want to also check them out on Twitter or Facebook. The shop is open 9 – 7 Sunday thru Thursday, and 9 to 8 Friday and Saturday.
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Hey guys!
I haven't been on in a while, but hey, that doesn't matter anymore does it, cause we've got a great new team keeping this baby updated at all times!
As you may know, not too long ago we took on some new members to join the basementpeople.com team: Maybrit, Olivia and Ellie. You've heard from Maybrit over the past few days, and will be hearing from Olivia and Ellie preeetty soon so be ready! It's great to have some new people working with us, I'm delighted with our new team!
Now, just a quick post to let you guys know our discography and bio pages are pretty much up to date! Our discography is complete, from Life Without Rory's You Missed The Point to their recent cover of Sia's The Greatest, and it's very tidy so it makes it super easy to get around, check it out here! I'm delighted with the way it looks, we hope you'll enjoy it too!
As for our bio pages, they're almost done! The pictures have been updated, and we've added a page for new live member Jacob, so the whole thing looks pretty amazing if I may say so myself:
Their social media links have also been added to their pages to make it super easy to keep up with the band's adventures! You can check it all out here. All that needs to be done so is a little update on the bios themselves, I'm working on it at the moment but if you guys have any ideas as to what info you'd like to see on these pages do let me know! A huge thank you to our new team member Maybrit for looking after the discography and bio pages, from creating the art work to putting all the links together. It all looks amazing and makes me so much more proud of our site! Let us know what you guys think about the site's new look on twitter!
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Congressman Tim Ryan Statement on New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, unveiled today by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. These guidelines are updated every five years to make recommendations about the components of a healthy and nutritionally adequate diet to help promote health and prevent chronic disease for current and future generations.
"Seven out of ten deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases that can be prevented and treated through proper nutrition and other lifestyle changes. Our system is focused on managing disease, when we should be totally committed to preventing it. We have an obesity rate of 35% in the United States and half of our population will soon either have diabetes or pre diabetes. We desperately need a change. Our health care system, both private as well as Medicare and Medicaid, can not sustain this. Our current trends will bankrupt our country.
"So, I applaud the Administration for releasing the new Dietary Guidelines and making much needed improvements for how our nation looks at nutrition as the main way to prevent sickness from happening in the first place. For the first time, these guidelines capped the amount of sugar Americans should consume – and reinforced that we need to reduce the amount of sodium and saturated fats in our diet.
"On average Americans consume 70 pounds of sugar a year and 500 more calories a day than we did in the 1970s. It is pretty clear that this is the cause of many of our problems. We cannot continue down this road. The direct medical costs associated with obesity in 2008 totaled $147 billion and diabetes in 2007 totaled $116 billion. These epidemics are shortening lives, and costing billions while doing so. That is why I am glad these guidelines emphasize the importance of fruits and vegetables. As sponsor of the Salad Bar in Schools Extension Act, I understand the need to make healthy foods more accessible for our children.
"While the new Dietary Guidelines make great strides towards improving our nation's nutrition standards, I believe they fall short on a number of fronts. I fought to include limits on red and processed meat consumption, but these science based recommendations were ultimately watered down. We must work together to make sure the information we are providing to the American people helps make our country healthier and improve upon these guidelines. The future financial and economic health of our country is directly connected to the health of our people."


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The primary audience is boys and girls from the age of 3 until 18. This brand refresh has a fun and young look that the primary audience can be proud to represent. With the secondary audience being parents and guardians, the brand is also professional and modern.


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Workshop Report
This part of the report provides an account of the presentations and discussions at the workshop (see the agenda in Appendix A). The first three chapters cover the overview, case studies, and methodological sessions, respectively. Chapter 4 summarizes the issues discussed in the roundtable and concluding sessions, with emphasis on the identification of questions that might be addressed in a panel study.
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Formula Allocation Processes: An Overview
The use of formulas to allocate federal and state funds to subordinate jurisdictions is part of a broader process of government-to-government transfer of funds. Uses of such funds by the recipients may be unrestricted, as in the General Revenue Sharing Program of the 1970s and 1980s, or they may be limited to specific purposes, for example to provide medical care and improve the education of children in poor families, assist persons to end their dependence on welfare, revitalize economically depressed cities and neighborhoods, or provide assistance to localities disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. At the federal level, the U.S. Congress determines how much money will be distributed and for what purposes. For some programs, the Congress appropriates a fixed total amount each year to be allocated among states or other recipients; for others, such as Medicaid, amounts may be specified as a certain proportion of all qualified expenditures by a state or other jurisdiction. In the former case, a formula dictates how much of the total goes to each recipient; in the latter case, a formula determines what proportion of each jurisdiction's amount will be matched by the federal government.
Wray Smith, of the Harris Smith Institutes, opened the workshop by presenting "An Overview of Formulas for Allocation of Funds" (Smith and Parker, 2000). He noted that nearly $200 billion of federal funds are distributed annually to states and other units of government under formula allocation programs. Amounts have more than doubled in real terms over the past 25 years; a 1975 study estimated that $35.6 billion was allocated
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under grants using population or per capita income as formula components.1 In fiscal year 1998, Medicaid was by far the largest formula allocation program, with $101.2 billion disbursed. Highway planning and construction grants came next, with $19.8 billion, followed by allocations under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, with $7.8 billion. The U.S. General Services Administration's 1998 Formula Report to the Congress lists a total of 340 programs; however, some of these do not have formula provisions but have optional or required matching or cost-sharing provisions.
Formula allocation programs are characterized by the allocation of money to states or their subdivisions in accordance with a distribution formula prescribed by law or administrative regulation, for activities of a continuing nature not confined to a specific project. For some programs, the distribution formula used is a closed mathematical expression; for others, iterative processes are used to arrive at the final allocations. Block grant programs are a subset of formula allocation programs in which the recipient jurisdiction has broad discretion for the application of funds received in support of such programs as community development or the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, which are specified in the enabling legislation. Matching grant programs, such as Medicaid and certain transportation programs, require that the recipient state provide a matching percentage of funds from state sources.
Elements included in formulas vary widely among the programs currently active. Most programs use one or more of the following:
A direct or indirect measure of need, such as the number of schoolage children in poverty, the number of overcrowded housing units in an area, or the number of reported cases of AIDS.
A measure of the capacity or capability of an area to meet the need
1The 1975 study, "Use of Data on Population in Federal Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Government in Fiscal 1975" was prepared by Charles Ellett of the Statistical Policy Division, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and is cited in U.S. Office of Statistical Policy and Standards (1978). The 1975 and current figures may not be precisely comparable in terms of the types of formula allocation programs included.
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from state, local, or private funds. Typical measures used are per capita income and total taxable resources.
A measure of effort, that is, the amount of available local resources actually devoted to meeting the need. In the Medicaid formula, for example, this would be a state's total eligible medical expenses under its Medicaid program. In the Title I education program it is the state's average per pupil expenditure (bounded by 80 and 120 percent of the national average).
An index of costs incurred in meeting program needs in an area, such as an index of wages paid to workers in the health care industry.
In addition to these and other formula elements, the allocation rules may include one or more of the following features:
A threshold, which calls for some minimum level of need before an area is eligible for any funds at all under the program. In some programs, thresholds are used to target resources to the areas with the greatest need.
A minimum amount to be received by each state or other jurisdiction.
A hold-harmless provision, which limits decreases in amounts received by areas from one time period (usually a fiscal year) to the next.
The inclusion of such special features sometimes requires use of relatively complicated iterative procedures to determine the allocation of a fixed total appropriation to eligible jurisdictions.
Specific data sources for formula elements may or may not be identified in enabling legislation for formula grant programs. Population (total or for defined age groups) is an element in many formulas and may come from the most recent decennial census or from the U.S. Census Bureau's current population estimates. Income data may come from the decennial census, the Current Population Survey (CPS), or personal income statistics compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Possible future sources of income and poverty data are the U.S. Census Bureau's Survey of Income and Program Participation and its American Community Survey (ACS), which is currently in the developmental stage (see discussion in Chapter 4).
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Data from administrative sources may also be used as inputs. As described in Chapter 2, the county estimates of poor school-age children used in the Title I education allocations are model-based estimates that supplement decennial census and CPS data with inputs based on individual income tax returns and records of participation in the Food Stamp Program.
Several considerations influence choices among alternative sources of input data for elements included in a formula:
The conceptual fit between currently available data and the formula elements, as defined in enabling legislation or administrative regulations. If the definitions of the elements or program goals lack specificity, evaluation of the fit may require subjective judgments.
The level of geographic detail for which data are provided. The decennial census can provide estimates for areas as small as school districts (although with substantial sampling variability for the smaller districts), whereas estimates from the Survey of Income and Program Participation are limited to census divisions and a few large states.
The timeliness of the data, that is, the elapsed time between the reference period for the estimates and the period for which the allocations are being made. Here the decennial census data are at an obvious disadvantage compared with continuing or periodic sample surveys and administrative record sources.
The quality of the data, as measured in terms of sampling variability and bias.
The cost of collecting or compiling new data to provide inputs to the formula. Benefits from improvements in conceptual fit or other aspects of data quality have to be weighed against cost. Even when existing data sources are used, there may be significant costs of obtaining data in a format suitable for the allocation process.
Clearly, there are many trade-offs among these considerations, and it is likely that no one data source will be superior to the others on all counts. One solution to this dilemma may be the use of model-based estimates that combine inputs from several different sources.
Martin David of the University of Wisconsin, a discussant in the opening session, elaborated on these trade-offs, using the Title I education allocations as an illustration. Comparing alternative sources of income data, he noted that the most comprehensive data on income by source come from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, but that it has the
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smallest sample size. The CPS data are somewhat less detailed but are based on a larger sample. Individual income tax data are not subject to sampling error but cover only about 90 percent of the total population. Their utility could be improved if they were coded to the county and school district levels. Decennial census data cover a larger proportion of the population and provide more geographic detail, but they lack timeliness and are subject to greater underreporting of some types of income. Regarding conceptual fit, he argued that the current official definition of poverty could be improved by adopting proposed revisions that include in-kind income as a resource and exclude taxes paid (see National Research Council, 1995).
David McMillen, a staff member of the U.S. House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, discussed practical considerations that affect the development of legislation to allocate federal funds to states and localities. He stated that inclusion of a funding formula in a bill makes the legislative process more difficult from beginning to end. At each stage, starting with the committee that first considers the bill and proceeding through votes in both houses and deliberations in conference committees, the sponsors and drafters of the legislation must take into account how the members most influential at each stage will fare in allocations based on the proposed formula. As with any type of legislation, there must be a majority of members voting for it as it moves to final passage. However, funding formulas place in stark contrast those who are advantaged and disadvantaged by the legislation. In simplest terms, how does one persuade a member of Congress to vote for legislation that will disadvantage his or her constituents? There must be more winners than losers, and key members of the power structure must not perceive that the outcome will be unfavorable to them.
In the Senate, where an individual senator can block legislation from coming to the floor, it is important that members representing small states not feel that the allocation formula treats them unfairly. All members of Congress must face the reality that they will be held accountable for every vote they cast and that their constituents will be more inclined to judge them on how their state or district fared in the allocation than on the overall goals of the program. Thus, formulas that finally emerge from the political process may represent compromises between substantive program goals and the need to generate the required number of votes at each stage.
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In some extreme cases, it has proven to be too difficult to devise a formula that would give the desired percentages to each state, so the actual percentages have been specified in the legislation.
In response to a question, McMillen said that members of Congress and their staffs frequently request that the Congressional Research Service and the U.S. General Accounting Office provide information used to evaluate proposed formulas. However, Congress has relatively little contact with the statistical community in this context. One exception was the initiative by Congressman Tom Sawyer of Ohio which led to the replacement of outdated census data by more current small-area estimates of income and poverty in the Title I education allocations (see Chapter 2 for more details).
Program agencies in the Executive Branch also play a significant role in the funding allocation process and in the formulation of rules and regulations that govern how the funds are used by the jurisdictions that receive them. In a few instances the agencies, following general guidelines in legislation, develop the specifics of the allocation formula or process. Funds are sometimes provided for agencies to conduct or sponsor research to determine to what extent the allocations have led to the achievement of program goals and to develop recommendations for improved formulas and better data sources.
At the state and local levels, authorities are generally required to follow prescribed administrative procedures in order to receive the funds that have been allocated to them and to account for their use. Typically, legislation or regulations allow for some proportion of the total funds to be used for such administrative purposes.
The paper by Smith and Parker that was presented at the workshop summarized selected previous studies that they considered relevant to its themes. The first four studies related to the General Revenue Sharing (GRS) Program. Between 1972 and 1986, the GRS program allocated federal funds to approximately 39,000 local jurisdictions using a formula based on population and per capita income:
The General Revenue Sharing Data Study by the Stanford Research Institute (1974). This pioneering study focused on questions of the degree to which equitable allocations to states, and thence to localities, were de-
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pendent on the quality of the data used in the GRS allocation formulas. Several methods of improving the timeliness and accuracy of the estimates were recommended. The study addressed difficulties in making the estimates for small jurisdictions that were mandated by the GRS legislation.
A 1975 study of alternative formulas for the GRS program undertaken by the Center for Urban and Regional Study at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University under a grant from the National Science Foundation. The study recommended inclusion of a poverty factor in the intrastate allocation formula and allocations on a per capita basis for units of government for which reliable estimates of income and poverty were unavailable.
The 1980 report of the CNSTAT panel on Small-Area Estimates of Population and Income (National Research Council, 1980). This panel was asked to evaluate the U.S. Census Bureau's procedures for making postcensal estimates of population and income, a task largely motivated by the use of these estimates in the GRS program. The panel made several recommendations for improving the estimates. It also recommended that some limits be imposed on congressional and other requirements for the U.S. Census Bureau to make such estimates for very small areas.
A staff report of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Stutzer, 1981). The GRS allocation formula included an element designed to reward localities with higher tax efforts (a ratio of state and local tax collections to total personal income). This study used simulation methods to evaluate the effects of such provisions on the recipient government's tax effort, spending levels, and welfare.
Two major studies of the statistical aspects of allocation formulas appeared toward the end of the 1970s. The first was Statistical Policy Working Paper 1, Report on Statistics for Allocation of Funds, prepared by a subcommittee of the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (chaired by Wray Smith). The subcommittee's goal was "to study, from the statistical standpoint, possible principles or guidelines which could be used to insure that the intent of Congress is fulfilled in the allocation of federal funds" (U.S. Office of Statistical Policy and Standards, 1978:1). The report included 5 case studies selected from the 10 largest programs using population and per capita income data as formula components. It considered the problem of measuring population, capability, and effort and took into account the effect of constraints and hold-harmless provisions on formula
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performance. It also discussed the special problems that arise in administering allocations to small areas. The subcommittee recommended that the goals of each allocation program be specified as clearly as possible and made several recommendations designed to assist program designers and drafters of legislation in meeting these goals more effectively.
The second broad study of these issues was conducted by the Center for Governmental Research (1980) under a grant from the National Science Foundation. This project was primarily concerned with "developing and applying analytical tools to evaluate the distributional and equalization effects of federal grant-in-aid formulas and to improve formula performance." The project final report called for several modifications of existing formulas, including "elimination of dual formula systems, updating of data elements, elimination of constraints, adjustments for cost-of-government differentials, and use of income per need unit ratios."
An article by Spencer (1982a) examined interactions between statistical issues and the technical and political aspects of formula design. Spencer recommended further statistical and policy research to explore a series of trade-offs: the use of simple versus more sophisticated formula components, the use of general-purpose data versus data produced primarily for use in allocation programs, the use of abrupt versus gradual eligibility thresholds, and updating versus not updating the statistical variables used in formulas. He recommended that statisticians and policy analysts collaborate in research on these issues.
The Smith and Parker paper also reviewed three studies conducted in the 1990s. A study by the Urban Institute reviewed a broad range of options for Reforming the Medicaid Matching Formula. It discussed several elements that could be included in the formula, "particularly emphasizing a broader-based measure of fiscal capacity, adding cost of living and cost of health care adjustments, and adding a new component that would incorporate health care needs" (Blumberg et al., 1993:vi).
In 1996 the U.S. General Accounting Office, at the request of the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives, conducted a study that focused on "the extent to which the grant system succeeds in two objectives frequently cited by public finance experts: (1) encouraging states to use federal dollars to supplement rather than replace their own spending on nationally important activities and (2) targeting grant funding to states with relatively greater programmatic needs and fewer fiscal resources" (U.S. General Accounting Office, 1996:1). The report, which was called Federal Grants Design Improvements Could Help Federal Resources Go Further, con-
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cluded, "for the most part, the federal grant system does not encourage states to use federal dollars as a supplement rather than a replacement for their own spending on nationally important activities" (p.2) but added that not every grant is intended to do so. The report also concluded, "federal aid is not targeted to offset these fiscal imbalances. Consequently, lower income states face greater fiscal strain in financing federally aided services than higher income states with lower measurable needs" (p.2).
Finally, Smith and Parker described a report from the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, Review and Evaluation of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Block Grant Allocation Formula (Burnham et al., 1997). These grants were the subject of the third case study presented and discussed at the workshop (see Chapter 2).


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Vendors will be open during entire event.We will have lunch available in the afternoon and a raffle drawing at 1:45 pm.
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FESCO announces the repayment of a part of its obligations under BO-02 bonds
15 March 2017
FESCO PLC (the "Company") concluded agreements on the full settlement of obligations on series BO-02 ruble-nominated bonds with two bondholders.
Under the terms of the agreements, the Company purchased and settled ahead of schedule 284 bonds on mutually beneficial terms with the significant discount to the nominal value. The deal has become an important stage in the ongoing negotiations with creditors in the framework of the Company and its subsidiaries' debt restructuring process. The Company continues to work actively and expects to reach agreements with other bondholders.all publications


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Health in 2020!- New Year Vitality Group – vía WhatsApp 20-31 January for recipes, daily health tips, motivation and much much more! http://www.atiya-nutrition.com/services-fees/online-courses/ Yoga holiday near Málaga! 28 July – 2 August – from £540 – Limited spaces so please don't miss out! … Continued
3 Reasons to 'Eat The Rainbow'…and a list!- Why do Nutritionists commonly say 'Eat the Rainbow'? What we mean by this is we recommend you eat a variety of natural foods that are of different colours. Here are 3 reasons and a list.
Dairy – A Review- Recently I wrote a review on dairy for BANT, so here it is! Please contact me if you want to talk any more about this.
Spotlight on Mushrooms- Happy new year! It's a good time to get into new habits for sustained health – and a good way is to bring in some mushrooms! Find out why I think these are a humble superfood!
3 ways to enjoy a 'guilt-free' Christmas AND my 21 Day Vegan Reboot in Jan- I don't particularly like using the terms 'guilt', 'cheat', 'treats', 'good' or 'bad' but there are of course foods that, put simply, help us feel good and then those that don't! You get the gist…generally at Christmas there is the … Continued


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Carrie Pilby, an upcoming film adapted from Caren Lissner's 2003 coming-of-age novel of the same name, will co-star East Hampton's Nathan Lane, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In the title role, a prodigy struggling to adjust to the world after graduating from Harvard at 19, is Bel Powley, the English actress who was one of the Hamptons International Film Festival and Variety's 10 Actors to Watch in 2014.
Lane will play Carrie's therapist. Susan Johnson directs.


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But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. 2 Cor 3:18
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Confessions...and a goal
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- "Are These Kids All Yours?" said...
Hang in there- me too!!! I have read the Weigh Down book- same philosophy. Great ideas, and Christian based too :)
I am in the same boat, and not giving up either!!!
- February 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM
- Adeye said...
You ABSOLUTELY can do this!!!!! Yes you can! How wonderful that you have set yourself a goal--and are working toward it.
Keep us posted on your progress--can't wait to hear how the pounds are coming off.
Good for you, dear friend!!!! I admire your determination.
- February 28, 2010 at 9:53 PM
- susieloulou said...
Oh, good for you! I know the lady who wrote Scale Down, Danna, right? She is a sweet sister - glad her book is helping!
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40 by 40... holy moly! What a fantastic goal.
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The Shabbat service was held in the sanctuary last Friday in order to accommodate the expected crowd of Temple Israel members eager to see their new rabbi in action. During services last week, Rabbi Brown asked questions of the congregants, so that he might get to know them and the history of Temple Israel better. This week, it was Rabbi Brown's turn to do the talking as he explained "How a racist Jew, a Methodist thief and a Catholic aristocrat led [him] to Temple Israel."
The evening was rather low key and slightly informal, as Cantor Shermet and Rabbi Brown sat for most of the service on stools in front of the bima. There was a nice feeling of communion among the congregants. It seemed like everyone wanted Rabbi Brown to feel comfortable and welcome.
Adding to the cozy atmosphere was a quartet of musicians–Jon Bleicher, Julie Sandene, Tom Friedman and Anna Eirinberg–who accompanied Cantor Shermet during the prayers.
Rabbi Brown spoke not of his physical journey to Omaha, but his spiritual one. He mentioned three specific examples from his life that led him to become the man he is, the rabbi he is, and what he hopes to bring to Temple Israel from those experiences.
The first example he mentioned resonated with me, personally, because it was about the city of Boston, which is where I attended graduate school. When Rabbi Brown was in high school and living in Atlanta, he told his parents he wanted to visit Boston for a week, alone. And he did.
Rabbi Brown described riding on the T (Boston's version of a subway system), surrounded by unfamiliar faces and languages, and how he automatically, almost instinctively and reflexively, pulled his bag closer to his body.
Everyone has probably had a similar moment. I know I have, in Los Angeles, in New York City. I rode that same train in Boston that Rabbi Brown mentioned, and had similar thoughts about the strangers around me. And it makes you think, when you experience a moment like that. It makes you question your preconceived notions of the world around you and your place in it.
I would urge everyone to watch the clip* below, of Rabbi Brown speaking of his journey to Omaha and those he met on the way. If you haven't met him yet, I think this video is a good introduction to Rabbi Brown and to what he'll be bringing to Temple Israel in the months and years to come.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Rapper Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." has won the Pulitzer Prize for music. It's the first non-classical or jazz work to win the award.
The Pulitzer board on Monday called the album a work that captures the complexity of African-American life.
Lamar has been praised and lauded for his deep lyrical content, remarkable live performances, and his profound mix of hip-hop, spoken word, jazz, soul, funk, poetry and African sounds.
His major-label albums "good kid, m.A.A.d city," "To Pimp a Butterfly" and "DAMN." became works of art, with Lamar writing songs about blackness, street life, police brutality, perseverance, survival and self-worth.
His piercing raps helped him become the voice of the generation, and easily ascend as the leader in hip-hop and cross over to audiences outside of rap, from rock to pop to jazz.
The New York Times and The New Yorker have won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for their reporting on Harvey Weinstein and sexual misconduct that galvanized the #MeToo movement.
American journalism's most prestigious awards were announced Monday at Columbia University.
In stories that appeared within days of each other in October, The Times and The New Yorker reported that Weinstein had faced allegations of sexual harassment and assault from multiple women in Hollywood going back decades. The movie producer's attorneys have said he denies any non-consensual sexual contact with anyone.
The stories' impact soon spread beyond Weinstein to allegations against other prominent men. And the #MeToo hashtag quickly became rallying cry for people to speak out about their own experiences of sexual harassment and assault.
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Trump Plays Host to Special War Hero – Conan the War Dog
Military heroes have visited the White House to be thanked by their commander-in-chief certainly since the administration of Thomas Jefferson. In modern times, such visits have been recorded for the edification of the American people by video and still cameras, the better for them to understand the heroism and sacrifice of men and women who place their bodies between unfriendly strangers and the rest of us.
However, never before, very likely, has the White House been visited by a hero quite like Conan, a military war dog, who was the last sight that Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi saw before he detonated his bomb vest, taking himself and two of his children to the afterlife. Conan was slightly injured in the explosion but was soon declared fit for duty.
After giving Conan a plaque and a medal, Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, First Melania Trump, and the dog's handler presented the hero war dog to the media gathered in the Rose Garden. According to Politico:
"Conan's surprise appearance came one day before Trump is set to participate in the annual pardoning of Thanksgiving turkeys. The president and first lady Melania Trump flanked the dog on either side as Trump spoke to the press, while Vice President Mike Pence hung back and petted Conan as the dog sat happily by the legs of its handler, smiling and unfazed by the nearby swarm of press."
Dogs have been used in wat since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Generally, dogs were used as sentries or on patrol, but on occasion, they took to the battlefield along with their human handlers. The Romans used Molossus dogs that were specially trained for combat. Molossus dogs eventually became the modern pit bull.
The United States used dogs as scouts as early as the Seminole Wars in the early 1800s. War dogs came into their own during the World Wars, used for scouts, guard duty, and for search and rescue.
Conan is a war dog attached to the United States Army Delta Force and participated in the October 27, 2019 raid on the compound in Syria then occupied by Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, the self-styled "caliph" of the Islamic States, which as one-time occupied parts of Syria and Iraq. By the time of the raid, the Islamic State had been destroyed as a contiguous territory controlled by ISIS, a terrorist army that had, at one time, inspired atrocities as far away as Paris, France, Orlando, Florida, and San Bernardino, California.
Conan is a male Belgian Malinois, specially trained to support Delta Force commandos in military operations. He was not, as many thought, named after Conan the Barbarian, but rather the late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien because of his shaggy hair.
During the raid, Conan was injured from having been exposed to live electric wires but has since fully recovered. He is famous for having chased down Al Baghdadi and two of his children through a tunnel. Conan cornered the terrorist chieftain who, rather than allow himself to be captured, detonated a bomb vest, killing himself and his two children.
The operation that ended Al Baghdadi was called Operation Kayla, after a young aid worker named Kayla Jean Mueller, who had been captured by ISIS. Mueller was raped and tortured by Al Baghdadi and eventually murdered. Tragically, the Obama White House knew Kayla's location, according to Fox News, but delayed ordering her rescue for seven weeks, demanding further intelligence. By the time that seven weeks had passed, Kayla and several other hostages had been dispersed to other, unknown locations. The rescue team consisting of Navy SEALs and Delta Force believed that the original intelligence was sufficient to mount a rescue operation.
President Trump was filled with fulsome praise for Conan, according to Politico.
"The dog is incredible. Actually incredible," Trump said. "We spent some good time with it. So brilliant and so smart." Trump also noted that he'd met in the Oval Office with some of the two-legged participants in the Baghdadi raid, noting that "for obvious reasons, they can't be out in front of the media."
Since the Al Baghdadi raid, Conan has participated in several other raids. It does not look like he will be retiring from military service anytime soon.


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London Calling is the debut novel from writer Clare Lydon and it has already topped the Amazon chart in its genre of Lesbian Literature. A promising sign for a promising writer.
The book starts in Australia as we meet Jess Sharp; a woman in her early thirties with dreams to settle down with her partner. However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers the girlfriend of her dreams, Karen, is cheating on her. Dumped and distraught she decides that London is indeed calling her home, packs her bags and makes for Blighty.
She ends up back at her parent's house, jobless and single, not quite the dream she had for her 32 year old self. Things aren't as bad as they first seem though when impulse makes her take a job in a café rather than getting another office slog. She also gets back into the dating game with one relationship lasting just one night whilst another gets her falling head over heels. Of course the road to true love is never smooth and she has to contend with the return of the ex, her best mate's wedding and much more.
With just the right amount of stupid decisions and bad timing that you'd expect in a rom-com, Lydon paints a very likable lead character in Jess backed by a host of supporting cast in her friends, family and work colleagues. In fact if it weren't for the lead character being a woman-who-likes-women, this would be the perfect read for many chick lit lovers giving Marian Keyes a run for her money. What Lydon does well is add a realism to the characters and their situations. Thankfully there's not a teacher or actor in sight!
A fast paced, warm and witty debut with just a dollop of heartbreak, 'London Calling' is a great lighthearted page turner (or should that be screen clicker, it is an e-book after all!) no matter what your sexuality.


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My friends can be a bit competitive at times. When we're all eating at a restaurant, someone will randomly start eating faster than the others, and we'll end up in a race to see who can finish their meal the fastest. A few weeks ago at my condo at the Treasure at Tampines, we were watching a game show where contestants had to answer trivia questions for money. We were competing with each other to see who could get the most right answer. No one was keeping score during the game, so no one really remembered who had the most. I remembered that a video game version of the game show had been made, so I ordered the game and invited my friends over again to have a real competition.
For the game, I decided to make a prize pool that anyone could get if they won the game. Each person had to put $100 into the pool as an entrance fee. To play the video game, each person had a controller and they were allowed to create their own custom character however they wanted. The controllers had a button that would be pressed whenever someone wanted to guess the correct answer, and then they would have to type in the answer with the rest of the controller buttons.
I ordered pizza and everyone came to the condo to eat before the game. As the game started, everyone tried their best to be the first one to answer the question. It was as easy as the contestants on the actual game show made it look. Just when I was about to take the lead, one of my friends would answer a few questions and take it. I had to make a big decision to get ahead. Some questions let players bet money, and if they get the right answer, they get even more. I got one of those questions and bet everything I had. Luck was on my side, because I got the question right. At the end of the game, I had the highest score, so I won the prize pool.


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Hola! If you follow along on Instagram I can only apologies or the mass posting of holiday snaps lately, I think I may have over done it. We're just back from an incredible trip filled to the brim with happy memories, let me share the details.
The Hotel
We stayed in The Finest Playa Mujures near Cancun, my goodness me…it was lush. Located on a gorgeous stretch of white sand beach lined with palm trees and sun canopies, this place has the wow factor. At the Finest they believe child friendly holidays should not lack in luxury, for me this sealed the deal, it was exactly that, luxury for the whole family.
Rooms and suites are plentiful with the option of swim up and plunge pool. Dining is not typical all-inclusive buffet style, the food is seriously devine, I felt like I should have been paying top dollar every time. There was also themed nights that did not disappoint, pirate dinner on the beach and a Bollywood themed event where two of my favourites. Oh and not to forget the Sweet Corner, their very own coffee and ice cream stop, perfect for afternoon goodies.
The finest resort ticked every box for us, child friendly luxury. The beach is beautiful, the resort is well planned out and the kids club is fantastic. Staff were a pleasure to be around and for me the dining was a huge highlight. It was just perfect!
Why Cancun
With most UK International airports flying direct to Cancun it's a perfect non stop long haul location. I've been a few times (before children) so I knew roughly what to expect and I've also done plenty excursions which meant I wasn't too fussed about doing anything this time round, this holiday was all about relaxing. Cancun has something for everyone, family trip, honeymoon, holidaying with friends, it really does tick so many boxes and with it's year round weather it makes a great vacation throughout the winter months too.
Travelling with Children
Travelling long haul with children certainly can be a daunting thought. We travelled as a family of four and yes at times Darren and I felt a little outnumbered but with patience and good forward planning we done absolutely fine. My top tips for flying long haul with children are:
- Packs games, activities, books and iPads and be sure to use them wisely. I like to keep the element of surprise present throughout the flight so I kept Alfie from seeing in his case! "What's next from the case" became a new game.
- Snacks, plenty of snacks. On travel days routine goes out the window, everything needs to be a bit more relaxed, I find my toddler more likely to snack the entire day and I'm ok with that!
- Move around. Larger aircrafts are great for moving around, move around as much as possible, (you wouldn't expect a toddler to sit still for 10 hours at home)!
- Dummy/soother for take off and landing. (or sweetie for children old enough)! I've found this helps every time, I also find both children are sleeping by the time we reach flying altitude.
This holiday was exactly that… 'a holiday'. It was a chance to switch off and unwind, something I thought wasn't possible with two young children. A break from the everyday is so good for the soul, refreshed and revitalised I'm ready to spend summer at home. So tell me, where are you jetting off to this summer, I'd really love to know!


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You have seen her as the loud, funny, stereotypically Hispanic character Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the popular sitcom Modern Family, but Sofia Vergara is so much more than that. She's definitely attractive, but she's also the kind of person who can make your sides burst with laughter. Her role in the show has been so well received, that she received nominations for four Golden Globes, four Emmys, and seven SAGs.
As the actress turns 44 today, she continues to stun us with her beauty and performances. There's no doubt about it – if we had the chance to live Sofia Vergara's life, we'd jump at the opportunity without a thought. Here's what makes her perfect:
She is smart
Who said beauty and brains don't go together? The actress came humble beginnings and paved her own way to the top. Even today, her favorite thing to do is to read. She has admitted to reading 3-4 books a month.
And sexy
She is beautiful, stunning, and has the body of a Greek goddess. A natural beauty, SV hasn't had a single ounce of work done on her, yet manages to look flawless even at 44.
And funny
Her role in Modern Family proves that she is one of the funniest actresses on television today. Check out this compilation of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett's funniest moments on the show:
She's really funny
She's not only funny on the show, but in real life as well. Her make-up tips on Ellen to promote CoverGirl's new 2-in-1 foundation will make you roll over laughing. Take a look:
So funny, she can even laugh at herself
While most celebrities tend to take themselves very seriously, Sofia is a very fun and easy-going person. Moreover, she even has the ability to laugh at herself, as seen on the Ellen show:
She's successful
Her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett was so well-received, it made her the highest-earning actress on American TV. The actress' net worth is 100 million dollars.
But she puts her family first
While other celebrities usually bring their dates to award ceremonies, Sofia bought 21 tickets for her family members to attend the Emmy Awards in 2013.
She is inspirational
In 2000, Sofia was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Instead of losing hope, she educated herself and bravely battled the disease, making a full recovery.
She is real
Sofia hates working out and loves having the Big Mac from McDonalds. Doesn't that sound familiar? Only if we could do all that and still have her body!
Last but not the least, she is married to THAT!
Their pictures speak a thousand words. Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara are possibly the sexiest couple on this planet, solely responsible for the increase in global warming. Sigh!
Happy birthday, Sofia Vergara! Keep giving us life goals.


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Your questions answered: Potholes at the 'DMV,' and more
It's hard enough remembering the rule to parallel park within 12 inches of the curb for your driver's test or having to fork over $101 for a license renewal.
But when gaping potholes are landmining the driver's services facility parking lot in Elgin, that's too much to bear, reader Theresa Giovenco thinks.
"The entire area is an obstacle course of potholes and cracked roadway," she wrote.
Help is on the way, Theresa, as we'll explain in this week's column answering readers' questions on absent tollway ramps, left-lane truckers, O'Hare-gate and DMV potholes.
Giovenco of Bartlett was "shocked at the condition of the parking lot" when at the secretary of state location at routes 20 and 31 on May 17.
"Serious damage could be done to a car if you aren't careful. I mentioned it to the lady at the counter and she said, 'Everybody complains but nothing is ever done.'"
Fear not, secretary of state spokesman Dave Druker said. The parking lot, owned by the state's Department of Central Management Services, is scheduled to be repaired the week of June 4, as part of regular maintenance.
Next at bat is Jay Mooney of Naperville, a daily commuter on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) near Elmhurst and Town Line Road/Route 60 near Lake Forest.
He asks: "Do police intend on enforcing the restriction of trucks in the left two lanes on the Tri-State?
"Many other metro areas in the U.S. use markings in the lanes as 'trucks-only' as a clearer designation of the strategy. Meanwhile here in Chicago, I see trucks in the left two lanes daily. Our 'Trucks Right Two Lanes' signs are largely ignored," Mooney wrote.
Illinois State Police Sgt. Ryan Cape understands his concern. "I see that, too, when I am in my personal car," he said.
And troopers do cite truckers who violate the law. "If we see it, we enforce it," Cape said. There are exceptions, but in general, trucks should not be in the left lane on toll roads.
"Congestion's bad enough ... and the law is we have to allow motorists to travel in that left lane."
Shifting gears to aviation, one reader was curious about the debut of five American Airlines gates at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 3, touted as the first additions in 25 years. The new gate facility is off the L concourse and dubbed the L Stinger.
"I don't believe these are the first new gates to open in the last 25 years. What about Gates F1, F3 and E1 in Terminal 2?" he asked. "All opened in the last couple of years."
Those four gates were added onto existing airport "linear frontage," Chicago Department of Aviation officials responded. The Stinger is new construction.
"Prior to the Stinger's commissioning, since 1993, there had been no new linear frontage built at O'Hare -- which is our measure for gate capacity. It allows us to account for space utilized differently based on different sized aircraft," a spokeswoman said.
And finally, John Datillo of Arlington Heights is curious if the Illinois tollway is planning to build a northbound on-ramp to the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) from Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont.
Tollway spokesman Dan Rozek said the agency "is not planning to build an entrance ramp from Balmoral Avenue onto the northbound Tri-State. There's not enough distance between Balmoral Avenue and the interchange with the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) and I-190 to safely add a northbound entrance ramp."
Gridlock alert
Why did a bearable commute on the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) between Cook and DuPage counties become unbearable recently at rush hour? For starters, road, bridge and ramp repairs are happening this year throughout the toll road. In addition, workers will resurface between Army Trail Road and I-55, and widen the road between Butterfield and Roosevelt roads to reduce chronic gridlock at peak times.
Just another manic Thursday
Flying to your summer vacation destination? Perhaps you should plan around these latest numbers from the Federal Aviation Administration. The busiest day in 2017 at O'Hare International Airport wasn't at Thanksgiving but in July, the FAA found. O'Hare was most crowded on Thursday, July 27, 2017, with 2,738 flight operations, followed by Thursday, June 29, with 2,733. In fact, Thursday turns out to be the most hectic day of the week, FAA number-crunchers reported. And, a 10-year average shows the airport gets the most flights in late July and early August.


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Program to explore neutron stars
The John J. McCarthy Observatory behind New Milford High School on Route 7 South will hold its next Second Saturday Stars program, "Neutron Stars," Nov. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Neutron stars are a deep space enigma: incredibly dense, very tiny but massive, most emitting very little energy, spinning at incredible speeds, and some small number of them emitting very strong beams of electromagnetic radiation as they spin.
Astrophysicists are just starting to theorize what their internal structure is like, and colliding neutron stars have now been detected, with amazing results.
The program will be an introduction to the curious world of neutron stars, and how it is believed they form and live.
Observatory programs are also on the observatory's YouTube channel. Interested residents can search for "McCarthy Observatory."


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TROJAN Update
February 26th, 2018
Here Comes March!
Amazingly, it's almost March and we are more than 2/3 the way through the school year. This is a great time to remind your children to keep their focus and not get behind with their assignments.
A few quick reminders:
- Please turn in signed AP/Honors agreements by March 9th to the counseling office (see article below)
- If you are taking an AP exam this May, be sure your student has submitted payment. AP forms were given directly to students so please check with him or her. These are also due by March 9th.
- Athletic Boosters Meeting Monday night in the library.
- Don't forget Spring Break, coming up from March 19-23rd.
Have a great week!
Career Days March 5th and 6th!
This is a reminder that on Monday, March 5th and Tuesday, March 6th, we are having Career Day all day in the library. All sophomores will be attending via their World History classes. The program includes talks by graduates of Petaluma High who have gone on to successful careers in various fields, including Events/Media, Construction/Electrical, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Financial Services, Vineyards/Winery, Recruiting, Broadcasting and Psychology/Crisis.
These talks are a great way for our current students to imagine their futures as well as some how-to's and roadmaps to careers. Thank you to our remarkable counselors for putting this event together.
AP Honors Evening a Smashing Success!
I also want to recognize our terrific student panel who spoke about their experiences taking AP and honors classes. So proud of all of them! And thank you to our staff for their presentations!
Remember that the signed agreements are due back to the counseling office by March 9th. These are important as we build the master schedule based on these agreements. Please email Mr. Stirrat (email@example.com) with any specific questions.
PHS Wrestlers Represent at NCS Meet; Pedersen Just Misses State Berth
The PHS Wrestlers had an excellent showing at the state meet, placing 18th out of 88 schools.
The highlight of the tournament for Petaluma was having Connor Pedersen end up in 4th place. He ended up losing a close match in overtime, almost qualifying for the State Meet.
The team had a good showing as a whole. With the majority of the team returning next year, Petaluma High plans on placing higher next year and sending some wrestlers to the state meet.
Well done, everyone, and to Coach Schloesser, Coach Butts and everyone who supports PHS Wrestling!
Press Democrat Nominees
These students were interviewed last Tuesday and are now in the finals for $1000 scholarships. The ceremony takes place on April 17th. Congratulations to all!
Junior State of America (JSA) at Winter Congress in Sacramento
Boys Tennis is On the Court!
Important Upcoming Dates
Don't forget the following dates:
February 26th - Athletic Booster Meeting @ 7PM Library
February 28th - Staff Meeting @2:20pm in Library
March 3rd - Project GRAD Food Festival @ Vets Building 6:30pm
March 5th-and 6th - CAREER FAIR!!!
March 7th - FFA Meeting in Multi @ 6:30pm
March 7th: Staff: Department Wednesday
March 8th - Site Council
March 9th - School Tour
March 10th - SAT Test
March 14th - Ashland Spring Trip departs; Drama Club Feld Trip
March 15th - APES Field Trip; MarS Field Trip
March 19th-23rd - SPRING BREAK
March 26th - Athletic Booster Meeting
March 28th - Staff Meeting
March 30th - Spanish 3 Field Trip to Loma Vista
Rather than copy and paste from our website as I've done in the past, let's use our website as the main form of reminder as to what is coming up. Click the link below and check out what's coming up from the calendar. (The link is now correct!)


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A World without Whitman? A Birthday Tribute
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April 25, 2013
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Poetry Talk with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
April 17, 2013
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Playing with Words: J. Patrick Lewis
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