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We asked Zsolt Somlói from MindShare media agency why he collects art and he thinks art, especially Hungarian contemporary art, is important to support.
Zsolt Somlói began his career at MAHIR, the major Hungarian advertisement firm, in 1986. Two years later, he was among the founders of GGK, while completing his degree in international marketing. In 1992 with four of his friends, he founded Partners/JWT advertising agency where he worked as the media director. He has been the director of MindShare media agency since 2000. He has been collecting and supporting contemporary art for over two decades. In 2013, he was invited by the Tate Modern Russia and Eastern Europe Acquisitions Committee in London. He is also a founding member of the Group of the Friends of Photography in Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Collecting art is a long-term adventure that I would compare to raising kids. By the time your results or failures become obvious there is no way for making changes retroactively. Collecting is a true intellectual challenge, my choices will be evaluated 10-20 years from now. I think the most important part of collecting is the road that leads to buying something. On this road, I need to learn on my own, gather information, talk to more informed people until I can get to decide and select the piece of art that I buy. Selection is also a reflection of one's intellect and way of thinking. I buy art works that I think will stand the test of time and I am convinced that they are good intellectual, moral and financial investments. Collecting art takes place within a social network. This activity brings social connections, gets you into a relatively closed social circle, it is a bit like the Free Masons, and I love to be in.
Those of us who work in business are well aware of our "tunnel vision." I think, for working out long-term business concepts or managing policy of a company, we need new ideas, inputs that are coming outside of our own profession. One of the advantages of collecting art is that, thanks to the network, the art collector gets into contact with outstanding theoreticians, intellectuals representing different views, attitudes. If we, business men are open-minded and interested enough, we can apply this new knowledge in our business decisions, management, or simply in everyday life. A couple of years ago I was sitting in an art symposium in Madrid where speakers focused on the questions of centre and periphery in contemporary art. From these presentations, I could draw quite a few conclusions for my own company, how a small company working in a small country, at a small market, can still be an integral part of a huge multinational group, what kind of strategies we can follow to be equal partners of incomparably bigger, huge British, French, German, etc. agencies. These ideas helped me when I positioned my own company and worked out our strategy.
As a business man, I see the Hungarian Art scene rather "navel gazing." If Hungarian contemporary art wants to integrate into the international scene it should act as we do in business. The basic tenet of business is that international integration is feasible where the local conditions, the local market are ready to develop. Art does not have a good infrastructure in Hungary.
This is why I said yes when I was approached to participate in the fund-raising work of OFF BIENNIAL (see our earlier articles in IBS blog). What was at stake, whether we could leave behind the state support system inherited from the times of Socialism, and whether we could step ahead and create a new marketing and financial model in Hungarian contemporary art. OFF BIENNIAL, with its 120 exhibitions in April and May, 2015, was realised from a budget of 60 million HUF, exclusively coming from private sources. The actual success of this business model meant that we could set up an absolutely new type of cooperation, we worked along a clear aim, clear message, and with the participation of different actors of the art scene, artists, gallerists, businessmen, curators and the civil sphere. The Biennial was also supported by those regional artists who participated without any financial compensation.
During the last decade, I broadened my collection with works by East European, regional artists. Hungary is not really visible form the big world centres of art, so Hungarian contemporary art can be positioned in the international context through a dialogue with other countries within our region. This is what I experience during my work in the London Tate Modern, or the Centre Pompidou, Paris. My latest acquisitions are Sic Transit Gloria Mundi by Romanian artist Mircea Cantor, and the photo series TheOther Type of Prison by Polish artist Zbigniew Libera. From my own generation of Hungarian artists, I like the painting by Péter Hecker Busó sailing on a boat with plastic shopping bag. This picture is the essence of our relation to our own history and culture, a grotesque and sharp reflection of our consumer culture.


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Adverse weather continues on the I-70 mountain corridor. Wave Escorts were implemented on westbound I-70 during peak times this morning. During this time, plows were working to clear the roads of snow and ice while traffic was being held in order to maintain public safety and improve traction. I-70 eastbound has reopened at Silverthorne, Vail Pass and Dotsero.
Wave Escorts have been implemented on I-70 at Silverthorne and motorists should anticipate this to continue well into the evening due to traffic volumes and adverse winter weather. Wave Escorts are implemented along the corridor to ensure that traffic can move steadily up the hill without having to stop and encounter possible traction issues. Wave escorts are designed to keep traffic rolling, resulting in fewer delays on a heavily congested weekend in inclement weather.
The Colorado Department of Transportation cannot allow backups in or around the Eisenhower Tunnel for the safety of the traveling public. With increased traffic numbers, particularly during weekend peak travel times, CDOT is implementing innovative methods of traffic control to ensure traffic flow moves continuously in this area. When Wave Escorts are implemented, motorists should anticipate stops in Silverthorne or Frisco where they will wait for an escort up the mountain by Colorado State Patrol. Troopers will be stationed ready to lead waves of motorists up the mountain and through the Eisenhower Tunnel.
By holding traffic in these locations during adverse weather, snow plows are given an empty roadway to perform echelon plowing. Echelon plowing is when snow plows line up at an angle along the corridor. This type of plowing is the most effective and efficient method of clearing snow and ice from the roadway as evenly as possible in the least amount of time, providing motorists a clear and safe roadway.
All commercial vehicles were instructed to exit at Dotsero and staged releases are being set up at this time for those vehicles along the corridor. Loveland Pass remains closed with no estimated time for reopening. CDOT is working to ensure the volume of motorists traveling along this mountain corridor are safe and encourage the traveling public to ensure their vehicles are properly equipped for conditions, to drive according to winter conditions when appropriate and to anticipate heavy delays when traveling during peak times.
Motorists should anticipate delays due to heavy traffic and winter weather and are encouraged to prepare their vehicle accordingly. Stocking your vehicle with essentials like water, blankets, windshield wiper fluid, hand warmers and nonperishable food items is highly encouraged. Preparing vehicles prior to a trip and driving according to conditions is essential to winter travel along this corridor to maintain safety and reduce delays.
With weather conditions causing multiple accidents and unsafe driving conditions already this morning, CDOT and GoI70.com are encouraging motorists to consider taking advantage of Peak Time Deals and stay in the mountains to avoid peak traffic this afternoon – either by securing a great last minute lodging deal or cashing in on a discount for dinner. Lodging options and Peak Time Deals can be found at www.GoI70.com/deals. At the same time, motorists can win a weekend getaway by capturing a photo of how they avoided I-70 traffic and posting it to Facebook/ChangeYourPeakTime. Contest rules for the Peak Time Challenge are at www.GoI70.com/oleg.

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I've done what the news and any sane person has said to do, "get your gas as you would normally get your gas." So that's what I've done this week. I always get gas on Fridays for my car. I left for work this morning, and there wasn't any gas at the BP or RaceTrac. I figured there wouldn't be.
I thought, "I'll get gas at the Shell station."
As I was getting off my exit, the tanker truck was trying to get out of the RaceTrac parking lot, and he couldn't because of all of the cars that swarmed the pumps. I drove past and pulled into Shell - no gas. Okay - there are some others, and if anything, I guess I will have to go and wait in line at RaceTrac (1/8th of a tank left).
No gas at the Texaco, and so I head to QT. It's a good sign when you see someone walking FROM the QT with a gallon gas jug full. So I pull in.....and wait in line. Well crap, but I have to do what I have to do.
I'm waiting in line maybe 5 minutes, and it's my turn to claim the next pump from my end when I notice two empty pumps right in the middle. I pull forward do a reverse twirl move in my car, back up, and...ta da! I'm at the pump. Another woman sees the pump in front of me and pulls in as well. This is where the eavesdropping starts:
"Don't worry, man, I'm only gettin' a little."
"Give me a break, lady, I'm on my last gas can to fill up."
"Well I just came here to top off my tank with two or three gallons."
"Yeah I'll wait here at the pump until you come then when I leave, you can have my pump."
What is wrong with the above statements? First of all, if you're not in NEED of gas, don't congest the pumps getting a few gallons. Don't bring 5-6 gas cans (5 gallon containers) to fill up with gas all in one shot AND fill up your car. While you think it's nice that you're offering your friend your pump, when you drive a large Chevy truck...and you're in one of the inner pumps at the QT, and people are done behind your or in front of you and need you to move so they can leave, it's not a good idea to sit and wait there. Who's to say the station will have gas when your buddy gets there?
I'm so fed up with gas. Luckily, I only paid $3.97/gal. The Texaco up the road (that doesn't have gas) is charging $4.39/gal for regular.
Pros for the gas crap:
1) Not as much traffic on the road
2) No annoying engine revving around parking lots, etc. due to the gas it burns


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Management Team
Jerry Scriven – Managing Partner
Jerry qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1990 and subsequently went on to hold a key role as Financial Director for a large Northwest Aerospace Engineering Group.
After completing his MBA at Cranfield Jerry spent a number of years working within the award-winning Dow Schofield Watts group before moving to large regional accounting firm Mitchell Charlesworth in 2015 where he was appointed partner.
Having worked with Darren Swann and Michael Rigby on joint projects in the past he formally joined Leonherman in 2019 as Managing Director enabling Darren to move into a consultancy role
Jerry has worked in, and with, a broad range of businesses in various sectors and ranging in size from PLC's to sole traders. This allows him to understand the challenges they all face and has enabled him to become a leading figure within the North West financial community, providing high level advice and support for businesses and business owners across the region as well as the UK.
Jerry is a keen participant in most sports particularly cricket, football and golf although his teammates would suggest that his best sporting days are firmly behind him. Outside of sport you will often find Jerry taking long walks with his family and their cocker spaniel , Poppy.
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Michael Rigby – Partner
Michael qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2002 and joined Leonherman as Audit Manager in 2010. Michael has gained vast experience in auditing having previously worked as an Audit Manager for RSM Tenon and prior to that spending 4 years working for Ernst & Young in Manchester.
Michael's portfolio includes all the audit clients and the larger non audit clients. As well as providing audit and accounting services Michael also works with many directors and entrepreneurs providing a Finance Director role and advising on their businesses growth and strategic direction.
Michael promotes technical excellence and consistently provides the high standard of service that Leonherman clients have come to expect. He believes that client needs and expectations are paramount and the achievement of these is the main reason behind the success of Leonherman. Michael is also committed to employee development and progression and takes a lead role in training the audit and accounts department.
Outside of work Michael is a keen follower of Bolton Wanderers (unfortunately!!) and likes to spend as much time on the golf course as his wife will allow!!
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Darren Swann – Consultant
Darren joined Leonherman in 1991 and qualified in 1994.
Darren is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
He was promoted to Partner in 2000 eventually becoming Managing Partner in 2005.
Darren firmly believes in spending time with clients to understand their issues and aspirations and to work with them in resolving one and achieving the other.
Darren works with a range of clients from business start ups, family run businesses to Small and Medium Enterprises. He works closely with clients to develop their full potential, helping them to achieve their ambitions.
With outside interests of travel and following Ipswich Town, Darren also tries to incorporate these two activities with a round of golf whenever possible.
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Campbell Black- Tax Manager
Campbell joined Leonherman in May 2017 as the Tax Team Supervisor but he quickly demonstrated his expertise in all things Tax and became our Tax Manager in September 2017.
Campbell has over 25 years tax experience and has advised businesses and their owners on how to mitigate their tax liabilities, always considering the commercial aspects of any tax advice given. Campbell strongly believes that the advice he gives covers both corporate and personal tax matters.
He has worked with a wide range of businesses with a particular interest in the manufacturing sector and can advise on both corporate and personal tax matters including structuring – from start up to reorganisations; remuneration planning including expenses and benefits; research and development tax relief and capital allowances claims.
Outside of work Campbell can be found on holiday in a sunny venue or planning one.
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Grace Park – Operations Director
Grace joined Leonherman as an accounts trainee in 2007 and since qualification has progressed to Business Services Manager and then Operations Director within the firm. Grace specialises in Service Charge accounts and encourages the use of new technology within the firm.
Grace is a Xero champion for Leonherman and uses her knowledge to train employees and clients in the variety of accountancy software offered by the firm.
Outside of work Grace spends her time training and participating in all manner of physical challenges, her recent ones have included cross country canoeing and obstacle course races.
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Craig Moore – Accounts & Audit Manager
Craig brings a wealth of accountancy expertise to Leonherman, having previously spent 15 years in two large North West Firms.
Craig looks after a broad and diverse portfolio of clients, from start-up businesses and owner managed SME's to some of the Firm's larger clients. Craig has a strong all round background and works with small/medium business owners to grow and develop their enterprises. Craig is very approachable and practical and works to build strong relationships with clients in order to provide the best levels of service. Craig also looks after Leonherman's Accounts & Audit team and takes a keen interest in the professional development of his team members.
Away from the office Craig enjoys camping weekends, football and sampling various gins!
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Julie Porter – Payroll Manager
Julie joined Leonherman in 2011 and has over 25 years' experience in dealing with all aspects of payroll, CIS and more recently the set up and running of auto enrolment pensions. Julie has also trained several trainees in the process and enjoys working as part of the team.
Before working in payroll, Julie experienced life as a nanny which included spending two years working abroad for the Mayor in The Hague, Netherlands.
Outside work, Julie enjoys spending weekends in North Wales with her granddaughter and two bichon frise, as well as reading, when time allows.
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Scientists have found out that women who wear high-heel shoes make the calf muscles shorter. The heels also give many women pain in their legs when they take them off and walk. The researchers tested different women aged between 20 and 50 who wore heels that were 5cm or higher. The research, which covered a two-year period, also looked at women who never wore high heels. The research team used ultrasound to measure the length of the fibres in the calf muscles. Their results showed that the muscle fibres of high-heel wearers were 13 per cent shorter than those in the non-high-heel-wearing women. Lead researcher Professor Marco Narci said: "This confirmed the hypothesis that when you place the muscle in a shorter position, the fibres become shorter."
The researchers also found that women who regularly wore high heels suffered more muscle aches and pains when they took their shoes off. This is because their muscles are being overstretched for long periods and do not have time to relax. Professor Narci said it was harder for women to stretch their feet out when they took their shoes off. He did advise women to do simple stretching exercises to relieve the pain. "If you stand on your tip toes and lower your heels up and down again it will stretch out the tendons making it easier to walk without heels," he said. He did not suggest women stop wearing high heels but recommended wearing flat shoes a little more often."Fashion is intended to be uncomfortable and none of the women in the study planned to give up their high heels," he said.


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It's hard enough dealing with the complex variations and fine-line print that mark most health insurance policies as it is, so it's understandable that many people ultimately just circle the annual care option that comes with the lowest monthly premium.
That makes sense, doesn't it?
Well, maybe … but maybe not.
Because, you see, there's one word that can feature most prominently in an insurance policy and lead to heavy implications when it comes to a claimant needing to invoke policy protections.
That word is "deductible," and it needs to be seriously considered by anyone comparing policy choices.
To wit: A monthly premium might be attractively low, but a high deductible -- the amount a policyholder must kick in before an insurer begins to perform -- can be onerously high (often many thousands of dollars) and wipe out the perceived benefits of a policy in an instant.
How can a cash-strapped individual deal with a high deductible after a policy has been inked and pricey medical care becomes necessary?
As noted in a recent article on the high price of medical care, persons with sizable deductibles might want to take a deep breath and then march into their provider's billing office to negotiate a bit of wiggle room.
When it comes to debt relief, this is a viable move that can sometimes pay off in most literal fashion.
"There's no harm in asking -- just be polite," says one patients' advocate.
Of course, knocking material amounts off an already staggeringly high medical bill is not something routinely and easily accomplished, as evidenced by myriad stories noting that medical debt is a frequent catalyst leading to bankruptcy filings.
In some instances, a bankruptcy declaration can be a potent -- and logical -- weapon to employ against insuperably high health-related exactions. Under federal and state bankruptcy laws, medical bills stand as unsecured debt that can be negotiated and sometimes discharged entirely through bankruptcy.
A proven debt-relief attorney can answer questions regarding medical debt and other encumbrances that threaten an individual's or family's financial freedom and outline options that can help secure a fresh start.


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I was invited to speak at the 2nd International Congress on Under-active Bladder – CURE UAB, Denver CO. 12-3-15.
CURE-UAB is the only meeting dedicated to underactive bladder. The conference should help to create awareness for the aging UAB. The goal of CURE-UAB is to dramatically increase public awareness and translate research results into clinical care that will improve health outcomes in older adults.
I was invited to speak at the CURE UAB Symposium because I write about the underactive bladder. I am also a patient. I use an intermittent catheter, my kidneys are wearing down. I am a patient, but I refuse to be quiet because our voices need to be heard. I feel thankful to have an opportunity to share the patients voice.
My Notes.
I am one of 5 million people in America with bladder problems.
I feel humbled and honored to stand before you and right now.
Thank you for making this a priority.
You are working to make my life better and others as well.
Try to think back to a time when you faced a life changing
situation that you wanted to run from.
I want you to understand this walk I am on and to get an idea of my challenges.
To see that it takes a lot to have my head held high in a society, that finds it is acceptable to make jokes, about a life threatening, sometimes humiliating condition.
I want you to understand why I write a blog and have written a book about my paralyzed private parts.
My Early Symptoms were gradual over a period many of years…
•My urine flow became weaker and weaker
•At times I had bowel accidents as I walked
•I was lethargic and depressed but luckily for me I was working as an elementary PE teacher so I had little opportunity to give in to how tired I felt. My symptoms just made my job really hard.
•Food did not taste good
•Had a pain in the side of my body that would not go away.
Finding help
I went to several doctors was offered stool softeners, antidepressants for irritable bowel syndrome and depression.
This condition is difficult to diagnosis


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MANILA, Philippines, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) and its long-term partner Honeywell (NYSE: HON) hosted more than 200 teachers from 25 countries and 36 U.S. states and territories at the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA), over two consecutive weeks in June 2016. Six teachers from the Philippines attended this year's program.
The award-winning scholarship program, created by Honeywell Hometown Solutions in partnership with USSRC, is designed to help middle school math and science teachers be more effective at teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. Since its creation in 2004, HESA has graduated 2,576 educators from 56 countries and 52 U.S. states and territories.
"We are proud to work with Honeywell to offer this program to teachers from all over the world each year," said Dr. Deborah Barnhart, CEO and Executive Director of the Rocket Center. "This program gives teachers innovative tools they need to engage their students and lead them toward success in the classroom and in the workplace. The educators who attend say HESA changed the way they teach and reinvigorated their passion for their work. The beneficiaries of this collaboration are ultimately the millions of children who come through their classrooms."
Teachers participated in 45 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction focused specifically on science and space exploration. Sessions include astronaut-style exercises such as high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space missions, land and water survival training and interactive flight dynamics programs.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime awesome experience for me as an educator. I have attended teacher training and seminars before but the HESA program is the best training I ever had and I will be forever thankful to Honeywell," said 2016 Philippine graduate Christoper Ramayla. "It re-ignited my passion for teaching science and engineering and will help me inspire young minds in the Philippines."
"As a global leader in each of our business groups -- Aerospace, Automation Control and Solutions, and Performance Materials and Technologies -- Honeywell understands the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers," said Briand Greer, president of Honeywell Southeast Asia. "In order to do that, we are committed to equipping teachers with new techniques to ignite their passion for teaching challenging subjects like math and science in a way that inspires today's students to become the STEM leaders of the future."
HESA candidates complete a rigorous application process. Qualified teachers are awarded scholarships, round-trip airfare, tuition, meals and accommodations, thanks to the generous support of Honeywell and its employees.
To date, more than 3 million students benefited from the invaluable teaching techniques gained from HESA. For more information about HESA, visit: https://educators.honeywell.com.
About U.S. Space and Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space Camp® and Aviation Challenge®, the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal. To learn more about the exciting programs and activities at the USSRC, visit www.rocketcenter.com.
About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
About Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Honeywell Educators at Space Academy is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative, which focuses on five areas of vital importance: Science & Math Education, Family Safety & Security, Housing & Shelter, Habitat & Conservation, and Humanitarian Relief. Together with leading public and non-profit institutions, Honeywell has developed powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit http://citizenship.honeywell.com/.


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Fred Giampietro Gallery is pleased to present work by artists Richard Lytle and Bernard Chaet.
Richard Lytle has been exhibiting his work internationally since the 1950's. He was a Teaching Assistant for Joseph Albers at Yale University School of Art and later dedicated more than 40 years as a professor of art. Lyle was also named Dean on three occasions and was the director of graduate and undergraduate studies program at Yale.
His work has been included in many solo and group exhibitions including; the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Coral Gables, FL, American Embassies around the world, Harvard University, Boston, MA, the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY, and the Worlds Fair in Seattle.
Lytle has been awarded many prestigious awards including the Saint Gaudens Medal and the Citation for Professional Achievement from Cooper Union. His work is included in many public and private collections including Yale University, the Albrecht Gallery Museum of Arts, Columbia University, the DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN, the Museum of Modern Art, NY, The National Museum of Art, Washington, DC and the Rockefeller Collection in NY.
Bernard Chaet (1924-2012) was a renowned artist and educator who was a professor of art at Yale University for nearly forty years.
Rockport and the surrounding area were a continuing source of inspiration for Chaet's paintings of interiors, still lifes and seascapes. Often portraying the same location repeatedly, he would discover nuances of light, color and atmosphere that were constantly shifting in nature.
Chaet was the author of the seminal book The Art of Drawing. His work has been exhibited widely throughout the U.S. and Japan, and is represented in numerous museum collections including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Brooklyn Museum, the Chicago Art Institute, and the Hirshhorn Museum among many others.


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Most of us have experienced loss in our lives, and we know firsthand how how difficult those first few days are, and the pain of the grief that follows.
But when your loved one passes suddenly, unexpectedly or tragically, the pain is even worse.
D. Anne Jones knows this all too well.
Anne was inspired to found Face to Face after losing her sister, mother, and husband, all within a 60 day period.
The mission of Face to Face Fine Art is to provide portraits to those who have lost loved ones suddenly, tragically, or unexpectedly. Because of the way that their loved ones passed, family and friends are often unable to say goodbye. These portraits commemorate the life of the deceased and keep their memory alive for generations to come. Our hope is that we will help the recipients through the grieving process and the artist works with the survivors to create an image that captures the likeness and spirit of their loved one.
A portrait is a compassionate way to provide a measure of comfort to them in their time of need.
You or your business or organization may sponsor a portrait in full and your name or company name will be placed on the portrait as the sponsor. You or your representative may be present at the presentation to the recipient. Full sponsors may designate a portrait of an individual to the survivors. One full portrait sponsorship costs $600.
Groups of friends or colleagues can sponsor a portrait for their co-worker or family member.
Donations of any size are greatly appreciated, and help Face to Face Fine Art provide more portraits to the bereaved.
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Gonzaga University Bulldogs of Spokane, Washington had a very good hockey program in the late 1930's, They did lack top opponents because there were few other American univeristies with hockey teams nearby.
In 1939-40 they joined the West Kootenay League which was a senior league. They were not eligible for the Allan Cup because they played in an American city. Their record was 2-17-1 and they finished last.
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Murano Glass Vase
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Sedona by Randi Solin (Art Glass Vessel)
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Hand blown Carved Glass Vessels
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A FREDERICK CARDER STEUBEN JADE GLASS VASE . Corning, New York, | Lot #86325 | Heritage Auctions
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The Holiday Inn cast jump rope and tap dance in the high-energy song, "Shaking the Blues Away." Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn - The Broadway Musical comes to PBS Friday, November 24 at 9 p.m. (check local listings), continuing the Great Performances marathon within the Broadway's Best lineup on PBS.
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Recap of Measure Acorn Activities
Now that we're about two years into the latest campaign to undo Measure Acorn, the low tree-density restriction in Alameda, I thought it might be a good time to summarize and re-cap some of what we've learned. To wit:
Measure Acorn critics like to blame the people of Alameda for planting so many trees. They claim that some people actually like having big, leafy Squirrel magnets all over town! But scientific studies have shown what the real driving force behind tree proliferation is. Squirrels burying acorns and other seeds, and then failing to dig them up before they sprout, cause the growth of untold numbers of trees every year. So I guess it's the Squirrels who are to blame for our tree overcrowding problem, and not people at all.
Measure Acorn critics also like to say that the presence of trees can increase property values. But we know from a 2005 study done by the Prestigious Institute of Sciurine Studies that high tree-density suburban cities tend to have much lower property values than we do in relatively tree-free Alameda. It is clear that people prefer to live in places where there are not many trees per acre, which is why housing prices are so high in our City. So I guess what this tells us is that Alameda is perfect just the way it is, and allowing higher tree densities would completely destroy our ability to profit from real estate transactions.
They say trees provide shade, but I ask you, is that not what umbrellas are for?
But, they argue, trees help prevent run-off by absorbing water. Well, so does Kentucky Bluegrass, so what do we need trees for?
Birds like trees, but who likes birds? Any creature that would treat automobiles—those shiny, turbocharged instruments of our Alamedan freedom—with such flagrant disrespect has no right to live in Alameda!
And, as I've already pointed out, trees are a haven for Squirrels. Measure Acorn critics try to convince us that this is not a problem, that we should like Squirrels because they are cute, to which I issue the following scathing rebuttal: "Nuh-uh!"
One could (and indeed, one often does) go on and on - so many of the claims by Measure Acorn critics have been debunked by now - but this covers the main issues that Measure Acorn critics have tried to raise over the past couple of years. But I think Alameda residents are smart enough to see through the smoke screen created by Measure Acorn critics to hide their real agenda - undoing Measure Acorn to allow Squirrels a free ride to maximizing tree growth and nut production at the expense of residents.
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Max Polyakov was an American who originated from Russia. Like most Americans, he wanted to go to his homeland to discover something inside him. The customs and views of Russians were shocking. The fortune of Russia after the Soviet Union collapsed was properly documented and many disasters that caused the termination of USSR and other events instilled great mistrust to Russia. While in Russia, Max rescued a cat called his cat and with a bothered mind, he decided to go back to Atlanta.
Max Polyakov traveled to Atlanta with the rescued cat. He did not find the right direction and so he ended up in a dead end. He spent his time engaging in various activities and even studied a course in spoken word poetry.
Max Polyakov had some friends who he could play cards with to pass time while thinking about what to do with his life. Besides chatting and playing games, Max and his pals could go to drink each night.
Max Polyakov became depressed and the cat (his cat) was the only source of his happiness. He lived at the wrong side of footpaths, a place is known for gunshots during the night. Stray animals searched inside dumped food vessels and with time, they started trusting him.
Max Polyakov had a great passion for animals and his cat was his best companion. So, he thought of making other animals feel like his cat. He started by feeding the stray animals and later started looking after other people's animals whenever he was not doing his software developing job.
Max Polyakov decided to start an animal foundation. He became friends with butchers and grocers so that he could collect any leftover foods to feed the rescued animals.
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Ghana: President Mahama's challenger promises to legalise export of cannabis
A member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. George Boateng, has declared his intention to contest against President John Dramani Mahama in the party's primary to enable him lead the party in the December 2016 elections, with a promise to legalise the cultivation and sale of cannabis in Ghana.
Speaking on Okay FM programme, a local radio station in Accra, Boateng said he would ensure that the legislation was put in place to ensure that Ghanaians can venture into cultivation of cannabis to enable them to export them without being arrested.
"It would be a great source of income for the nation. Countries such as Holland and Suriname for instance need these herbs for the production of drugs and Ghana can be their source of supply," he said.
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Lake Atitlán highlights
Cycle round the lake:
A gentle pedal is just the right pace to take in Lake Atitlán's landscapes, street life, agricultural rhythms and the roads —plus, a bike ride is actually less bumpy than a tuk-tuk or minibus.
Climb Volcan San Pedro:
You'll feel you've arrived when you reach the summit of this beautiful volcano.
Stay at Casa Palopó:
A night in a luxury hotel like this allows time to reflect and indulge in the amazing views from high up. Great value for this level of style, too.
Visit a coffee finca or cooperative:
You'll see just how hard Guatemalans work to make the beautiful brew. Also, the shade-grown coffee trees look very beautiful.
Bed down at a homestay: Spend a night at in a local's house — it's eye-opening to see inside one of those many shacks you've been passing. The Maya are warm, welcoming people and more than happy to show off their families and homes.


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1. Body Styles
A. 1928-1948 American made production vehicles only. 5/8 scale two-door sedans, coupes, or pickup trucks. NO Modified Lites.
2. Body Requirements and Specifications
A. Body must be 5/8 scale, stock appearing. Maximum outside tire width 60 inches. Wheel base 73
inches +/- ½ inch.
1. Must have grill shell or simulated open radiator matching original body style, any
2. Doors, windows, and cowlings must retain stock appearance. Hood louvers allowed for
Cooling, but must maintain stock contours.
3. Engine compartment must conform to scale and match contour of body.
4. Must have trunk lid or trunk access panel conforming to original bodylines.
5. No fenders
6. No wings or spoilers.
7. RAM AIR induction system prohibited.
B. Body will be metal construction, 26-gauge steel or .040" aluminum minimum. Fiberglass or plastic grill shells allowed. All exposed edges must be folded or trimmed over. Legend cars may be allowed under local rules. NO Modified Lites.
C. NO open top cars (roadsters or convertibles) NO panel trucks, station wagons, or specialty cars.
D. Dimensions.
1. No car over 50 inches tall, top to ground. Body height maximum 42 inches, bottom edge to top (including frame rail) Maximum outside tire width 60 inches
2. Maximum body width 38 inches.
3. Body contour must be formed by frame and roll cage.
4. Frame ride height must not let car bottom out on track.
E. Doors must be operational and equipped with secure latch.
F. Fasteners on hood, trunk, or panels must be positive locking type.
G. Weight
1. All cars will weigh a minimum of 1240 lbs with driver after race. Empty car weight
minimum is 950 lbs (no ballast, no fuel).
2. Added weight must be painted white and marked with car number. Weight mounted to
frame rails must use two 7/16" bolts and double nuts. No weight outside of car body,
i.e. on nerf bars.
H. Bumper dimensions
1. Front bumper must not be wider than 30", not less than 6" high, and will not be more
than 8"high, and will not extend more than 12" forward of front tires.
2. Rear bumper must not be wider than 56", not less than 6" high, and not more than 8"
high, and will not extend more than 6" behind rear body panels, and must have 3 vertical bars.
3. Front and rear bumpers must be at least 4" off of the ground, and no more than 14"
above ground. No sharp edges.
I. Firewall must be metal or aluminum with a minimum thickness of .050". Engine protruding
into cockpit must be enclosed.
J. Windshield must be Lexan, wire mesh, or protection bars. Lexan highly recommended when
running asphalt. No glass. Windshield bars are required. Minimum of three, must be steel.
K. Dashboard must be metal. Should have push/pull electrical switch on extreme right hand side,
or master electrical switch clearly located and marked. Other switches must be toggle type.
L. Kick-outs must be a minimum of 3-point mounted ahead of rear axle. Full length nerf bars
between front and rear tires are strongly encouraged from a safety standpoint, may not extend
out beyond tread more than 1" at the rear only.
M. Seat must be high-backed aluminum, racing type. All cars will have a permanent bar located
behind top of seat at shoulder level. Bottom of seat will not be more than 63 inches
back measured from upper ball joint. Seat may be tilted back for added driver head clearance, however
no portion of the seat may be back more than 68 inches as measured above.
N. Numbers and graphics
1. Car number must be a minimum of 12 inches in height with a 2-inch stroke. Must be
Displayed on each door and roof or trunk. Numbers in four-inch size should be on front
and rear of car to help with line-ups.
2. The year and make of body style should be displayed in 1 ½ " letters.
3. Car should display engine model and displacement
3. Wheels and Tires
A. Steel wheels only, minimum wall thickness .090 inches, 13"diameter only. Wheel width 8" max.
B. No Bead lock rims allowed
C. McCreary 215 tires only at Boone and Stuart speedways. (Hoosiers may be allowed at other tracks, call first to see what tire is mandated at track)
D. Must run same size rim on axle.
4. Engine Specifications
A. Motorcycle engines, regular production (500 + units) only.
B. Displacement maximum: 1250cc (+1%) 4 cycle only, 4-cylinder maximum. Car should display engine type and displacement.
B1 Down draft motors are limited to 1200cc maximum with no variance.
C. Must have working transmission, clutch, and starter with all parts in place.
D. Charging system optional.
E. NO auxiliary starters.
F. Engines must be front mounted in engine compartment.
G. Engine setback: The "square of the engine" (rear fins of the jugs) may not extend
H. rearward more than 17" from the center of front axle. No part of the engine or transmission may
I. extend rearward more than 21 inches from center of front axle.
J. No fuel injection (except factory OEM), NO turbos, NO nitro, or nitrous oxide.
K. Engine must be cooled by original intent. May use extra fan or oil cooler. Engine lubrication open.
L. Carburetors and cams open.
M. No aftermarket cylinder heads.
N. No porting or polishing of the cylinder head. Port matching limited to 3/16 inches into cylinder head.
O. Casting/parting lines must be visible upon inspection.
P. Engine exhaust must be installed so as to not detract from stock appearing hood. Mufflers recommended.
Q. The exhaust must conform to 103 decibel ruling at 75 feet (different tracks may have a lower decibel rule) i.e.
R. Iowa State Fairgrounds is 100 decibels.
S. Maximum cylinder cranking compression is 220 p.s.i. per cylinder, measured with reliable gauge, 15-45 minutes following feature event.
T. Manufactures Engine Identification number (Serial Number)must be on engine block in its original location, and must not be altered in any way
U. Engine must be in production for 2 model years before deemed legal for use
5. Battery, Fuel System
A. Battery and fuel pump must be mounted outside driver compartment. Battery must be secure and
held with non-rubber strap. Electric fuel pump allowed. Car should have master electrical switch, clearly located and marked.
B .Fuel cell mandatory, maximum 5 gallons, located in trunk.
C. Gasoline, CAM-2, or alcohol only, according to local preference. No fuel additives allowed.
D. Cars on alcohol must display an "A" near fuel cell.
E. Direct manual battery cutoff (Recommended).
6. Drive Train
A Must use steel drive shaft from transmission to automotive rear end. Minimum 2.50" x .083" or
B. No quick-change rear ends allowed.
C. Drive shaft must be painted white or Day-Glo orange.
D. Drive shaft tunnel must have a minimum of 3 –360 degree hoops between firewall and seat back. must be fabricated of minimum .1875" x 1.5" steel bar. 1.25" x .095" steel tube highly recommended.
Fra Frame and Roll Cage
D. A. Main frame members will be a minimum of 1 inch x 2 inch x .120" wall rectangular steel tubing
only. No aluminum allowed in cage or frame.
B. Main frame will have a minimum of 3 cross members between firewall and back of seat. Cross
bracing in floor under driver strongly recommended.
C. All roll cage components including uprights and cross members must be steel, minimum size 1.25" x .083
(.095 recommended) in all cars
D. Rear door post must be minimum 1" x 2" x .120 rectangular steel or structural equivalent.
E. All cars must have bars installed across door openings on both sides. Bar should be welded in place as part of
roll cage. Minimum size 1" x .065" (1.25 x .083 recommended). Cars with full-length doors should have full door frame and a minimum of 2 horizontal cross bars. Minimum 1" x .065". Cars with full length doors must have ¼" x 2 steel stops welded on each side of opening totaling a minimum of the 4 inches on each end of door. Steel plate on driver's door bars recommended.
F. It is required to have a steel bar with a minimum size of 1" x .065 inch from door post to door post under the dash.
G. It is recommended that, if using rivets, body panels should attach to tabs welded onto cage instead of drilling multiple holes into cage bars.
8. Suspension
A. Front suspension must not extend rearward past the most forward panel of the firewall. May be
hidden under frame rail, out of view from either side.
B. Rear trailing arm/radius rod specifications:
1. Arms located outside frame rails may not extend forward beyond rear door post.
2. Arms located inside frame rail are not restricted in design or length.
3. Torque absorbing devices are permitted.
C. Wheel offsets are allowed.
D. Hub offsets are NOT allowed. Hubs must be an equal distance from frame rail on both sides of car
E. Coil over shocks are the only means of supporting the chassis. One shock and spring per wheel
F. Shocks must be of all steel construction, non-adjustable type. May not be of a type that allows
G. No driver shall have the ability to adjust suspension from inside the car.
H. Straight front axles are prohibited.
I. No leaf springs or torsion bars allowed.
J. No birdcage type rear linkage.
K. Anti-roll (sway) bars permitted front or rear
9. Steering
A. All steering components must have safety fasteners such as cotter pins or self-locking nuts.
B. Manufactured quick-release steering wheel hubs mandatory.
C. Rack and pinion steering is recommended
10. Brakes
A. Four wheel brakes are mandatory. .Can have right shut off.
B. Rotors and calipers:
1. Steel rotors mandatory.
2. Steel OEM calipers or Wilwood Dynalite single calipers or equivalent. Maximum
Value $65.00
C. Adjustable brake bias allowed.
D. Competition type master cylinders allowed.
11. NO radios
12. NO mirrors allowed
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish the minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and, by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have accepted and complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules and these regulations. They are intended solely as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator, or official. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of M.A.D.C.R.A. and the decision is final. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from such deviation of specifications.
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- Author
- Wolfgang Seeker
- Description
Tiger2Dep is a python program that converts the TiGer corpus (version 2.1)
to dependency format.
The conversion proceeds in two steps. In the first step, a list of error corrections
is applied to the source corpus. The second step then converts the corrected
corpus to dependency format.
The script can output standard dependency trees as used e.g. in the CoNLL
Shared Task 2009, or it can output dependency trees with empty nodes for
missing verbs. The empty nodes are inserted automatically wherever a VP
in the source corpus did not have a head.
The error correction step can also be applied on its own in order to produce
a new version of TiGer (version 2.2). This version can be downloaded from
the TiGer website.
Update May 27, 2014
Version 1.2 of the script now also converts the German data sets of the SMULTRON corpus and some manually annotated EuroParl sentences by Sebastian Padó to dependencies. I tried to make the conversion as similar as possible to the one for TiGer, so all five data sets can be used as out-of-domain test sets for tools trained on TiGer.
- Reference
An earlier version of version 1.1 (then implemented in Prolog) is described in
Making Ellipses Explicit in Dependency Conversion for a German Treebank,
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Language Resources and Evaluation,
p. 3132–3139, 2012, Istanbul, Turkey.
Version 1.2 is described in
Wolfgang Seeker and Jonas Kuhn
An Out-of-Domain Test Suite for Dependency Parsing of German,
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Language Resources and Evaluation,
p. 4066–4073, 2014, Reykjavik, Iceland.
- Download
Download version 1.2: tiger2dep.v1.2.tar.gz
You can also download an already converted version of the SMULTRON files. The conversion was done with the default settings (coordinations as chains, easy punctuation attachment). Credit for the original annotations goes to their respective annotators.
Download version 1.1: tiger2dep-v1.1.tar.gz
You can download a (slightly outdated) fully converted version of the TiGer corpus
as well as a error-corrected phrase-structure version from the TiGer website.
- Credits
I would like to thank Giuseppe Attardi for pointing out some issues in an earlier version of this script.


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Approximation theory
Daghestan Electronic Mathematical Reports: Issue 10 (2018)
Fast algorithm for finding approximate solutions to the Cauchy problem for ODE
Pages: 41 - 49
DOI: 10.31029/demr.10.4
The present article considers the quick algorithm for finding an approximate solution for the Cauchy problem for ODE by calculating the coefficients of expansion of this solution in terms of the system $\{\varphi_{1,n}(x)\}_{n=0}^{\infty}$, where $\varphi_{1,0}(x)=1$, $\varphi_{1,1}(x)=x$, $\varphi_{1,n+1}(x)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi n}\sin(\pi nx),$ $n=1,2,\ldots$. This system is orthonormal with respect to the Sobolev scalar product \linebreak $\langle f, g\rangle=f(0)g(0)+\int_0^1f'(x)g'(x)dx$ and generated by cosines $\varphi_0(x)=1$, $ \{\varphi_n(x)=\sqrt{2}\cos(\pi nx)\}_{n=1}^\infty$. The calculation of these coefficients is performed by an iterative process based on the fast Fourier transform.
Keywords: ordinary differential equation, Cauchy problem, inner product of Sobolev type, Sobolev orthonormal function, fast Fourier transform, discrete cosine transform.


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The Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Cross in…
His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Cross in Damascus. 20 October 2019. His Eminence Ignatius, Metropolitan of Mexico, Venezuela central America and the Islands of the Caribean sea and His Grace Ephraim Maalouli, the Patriarchal Vicar, concelebrated with him.
During the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude lifted up prayers for peace in Lebanon and for the protection of the Lebanese people, asking God to enlighten the authorities in Lebanon. He also prayed for peace in Syria and the protection of the Syrian land and people. His Eminence Ignatius said a homily on the day's Gospel reading.


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"It is not horses that I paint; I paint the way they make me feel." ~ Donna B
January 13, 2019American contemporary artist, sculptor, textile designer and jewelry maker Donna Bernstein (b. 1954) was born in a small town north of Manhattan. As a child, she spent her free time around the horses of her neighbour, teaching herself to ride, getting familiar with their shapes and forms and refining her art. This way, she literally drew horses into her life, making them part of her world.
November 23, 2018
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The guys at Lincoln Tactical have sent over a box of goodies for me to review and write about. I've got a bunch of Magpul gear and a few Yankee Hill uppers. Here are two photos of the uppers and stocks I am testing on my lowers. Look for reviews soon!
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The following is the seventh part of our Managing Dementia in Primary Care Training video series designed to support primary care teams in delivering the best quality care to patients with dementia and their carers.
It's part of a training package produced with the help of the Alzheimer's Society and many others and an online version of a DVD which was distributed to all Practice Managers in Wales courtesy of the Business Service Centres (BSCs) in November 2013.
Dementia is a hugely important topic as it's becoming more common in our communities so together with practice staff we need to develop services to tackle this problem.
The following video is based on feedback from patients and carers as they want ALL staff to understand dementia better because ALL staff have an impact on aspects of dementia care:
For those who have trouble accessing YouTube Video content in the workplace please use the following link which you can use to download the video to your computer:
For all our dementia training information and videos please visit our Managing Dementia in Primary Care - Training Package section.
Over the course of the coming weeks we'll be adding further training videos so please keep an eye on our News & Events section for updates.
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Converts to Joseph Smith's 1828 restoration of primitive Christianity were attracted to the non-hierarchical nature of the movement. It was precisely because there were no priests, ordinances, or dogma that people joined in such numbers. Smith intended everyone to be a prophet, and anyone who felt called was invited to minister freely without formal office.
Not until seven years later did Mormons first learn that authority had been restored by angels or of the need for a hierarchy mirroring the Pauline model. That same year (1835) a Quorum of Twelve Apostles was organized, but their jurisdiction was limited to areas outside established stakes (dioceses). Stakes were led by a president, who oversaw spiritual development, and by a bishop, who supervised temporal needs.
At Smith's martyrdom in 1844, the church had five leading quorums of authority. The most obvious successor to Smith, Illinois stake president William Marks, opposed the secret rites of polygamy, anointing, endowments, and the clandestine political activity that had characterized the church in Illinois. The secret Council of Fifty had recently ordained Smith as King on Earth and sent ambassadors abroad to form alliances against the United States.
The majority of church members knew nothing of these developments, but they followed Brigham Young, head of the Quorum of the Twelve, who spoke forcefully and moved decisively to eliminate contenders for the presidency. He continued to build on Smith's political and doctrinal innovations and social stratification. Young's twentieth-century legacy is a well-defined structure without the charismatic spontaneity or egalitarian chaos of the early church.
Historian D. Michael Quinn examines the contradictions and confusion of the first two tumultuous decades of LDS history. He demonstrates how events and doctrines were silently, retroactively inserted into the published form of scriptures and records to smooth out the stormy, haphazard development. The bureaucratization of Mormonism was inevitable, but the manner in which it occurred was unpredictable and will be, for readers, fascinating.
D. Michael Quinn (Ph.D., history, Yale University) is an Affiliated Scholar at the University of Southern California's Center for Feminist Research. He has been a full-time researcher and writer, a professor of history at Brigham Young University, and a visiting professor of history (2002-03) at Yale. His accolades include Best Book awards from the American Historical Association and the Mormon History Association.
His major works include Early Mormonism and the Magic World View, Elder Statesman: A Biography of J. Reuben Clark, the two-volume Mormon Hierarchy series (Origins of Power, Extensions of Power), and Same-Sex Dynamics among Nineteenth-Century Americans: A Mormon Example. He is the editor of The New Mormon History: Revisionist Essays on the Past and a contributor to American National Biography; Encyclopedia of New York State; Fundamentalisms and Society: Reclaiming the Sciences, the Family, and Education; the New Encyclopedia of the American West; Under an Open Sky: Rethinking America's Western Past; and others.


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Minister of Finance, Hon. Calle Schlettwein
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Calle Schlettwein yesterday delivered his mid-year budget review speech in the National Assembly. The mid-year budget review is a fiscal proposal to ensure internal efficiency by re aligning already appropriated financial resources and not an additional budget proposal.
Given the economic headwinds recently experienced by the country, Hon. Schlettwein cautioned against excessive spending. The social services sector received a boost from the reallocated funds. According to the Minister, this is appropriate to achieve shared prosperity and equitable distribution of wealth and income in pursuance of the goals of vision 2030 and the Harambe Prosperity Plan. Namibia is the second highest unequal society in the world with a Gini – co effiencint of 0.56.
Funds were re-allocated as follows:
Namibia's total budget for the financial year 2018/19 stood at N$65 billion.


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Two fire engines and around 10 firefighters were called to a fire at a flat on Riley Road in Bermondsey.
There was a small fire in the kitchen of a flat on the fourth floor of the six-storey building. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 1514 and the fire was under control by 1603. Fire crews from Dockhead and Old Kent Road fire stations attended.


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Om's on the way!
Hello! YEY!!! My om's are on the way now! Made the "casting tree" on thursday and now they are waiting inside the plaster to be cast! :D! There are a lot of them, I know, jijijijiji I want to make several pieces out of them. This is my way of thanking life for everything I have, spreading the love, peace, breath, significance hidden in them!
I'm really thankful for everything:
1. my HOME!
2. Lovely family
3. Awesome beautiful old dogs 😉 (someday posting some pictures)
4. A love one! Someone to think about that makes me smile
5. Good moments
6. Having something that I'm passionate about! MY JEWELRY is kind of like my toy! Remember yourself as a kid playing?????…… Well that's my feeling when I'm at my workshop, experiencing, playing, smiling, creating, inventing new stuff all the time!
7. A wonderful landscaping job
8. Living in a chaotic tropical country, jijiji is not as chaotic as other ones, but officially you can describe it as the Latin American way!!! Even that doesn't matter when you have a warm weather almost every day.
9. Having a amaretto tonight 😀 with a good friend chat! For the day this was the best part!


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Man Dead After Alleged Abduction, Police Standoff
By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
April 05, 2017
Posted in: Crime and Police News
A McKeesport man is dead after what Allegheny County police are describing as a standoff following an abduction.
Andre Williams Jr., 20, died this morning in Swissvale after county police said he shot himself in the head with a handgun, said the Allegheny County medical examiner's office, which will perform an autopsy.
Allegheny County police Superintendent Coleman McDonough said in a prepared statement that the county homicide unit is investigating and would like to speak to anyone with information about the incident. Investigators may be reached at (412) 473-1300.
Police said the incident began just after 2 a.m. in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood when callers to Allegheny County 9-1-1 reported a violent domestic dispute was in progress in a home there.
Pittsburgh police arrived and determined that a 19-year-old woman and her infant child had been abducted, county police said. Pittsburgh police notified Swissvale police that a Ford Explorer believed to be involved in the incident may have headed to their borough.
Just after 4 a.m., county police said, Swissvale police located the Explorer in the 7000 block of Highland Avenue with three people inside. Officers approached the SUV and attempted to talk to the people inside, county police said.
When the driver of the vehicle would not speak to the officers, or show them his hands, they broke the back window of the SUV. Police said the driver then raised a pistol and shot himself in the head.
The driver was later identified as Williams. He was pronounced dead at 4:47 a.m.
County police said that two juveniles may have assisted Williams in the alleged abduction and that one of the youths has been arrested on an existing warrant; the other may yet be charged, police said.
The identification of the abducted woman, and what, if any, relationship she had to Williams, was not released by police.
Originally published April 05, 2017.
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15th August, 1947, an undivided India was torn into two pieces- India and Pakistan. It is very astonishing to think of ; Only to get hold of power and obsessed with the bigotry of religion, those who steered riot, and let the thousands of Indian's blood flow on the streets, gave birth of pakistan , amongst them someone became father of Pakistan, someone became the architect of India. Though, to highlight this tarnished history some people may say that it is the British imperial, and divisive policy which is to be blamed.
Someone may say it is Jinnah and the congress leaders who are the master-mind / played the colossal role behind the partition.
Many Muslim authors legitimised the demand of Pakistan, they are not supportable, very similarly, a point of view with a biased hindutva bigotry is not fair and it is against the true spirit of history.
It is a true fact that, Jinna did never explain , even amongst his minion, any clear vision of Pakistan .Even The popular Lahore resolution did not include any words about the partition of the country. Actually the ambiguity, that lies in the concept of 'Pakistan', itself makes this slogan so powerful. " Bengal divided Hindu Communalism and Partition 1932-1947″ , a book by Mrs. Jaya Chatterji which reflects the response of the people of Bengal province and their concern with deep insight, adds an inclusive dimension to the partition history.
This particular research work about the partition may change our biased view about the top politicians and the Muslim-politics.
It has to be recalled that, not all the Indian Muslims were in support of Pakistan.
Yet, there are certain critiques who cite Muhammad Iqbal's adress on 1930,29 december in Allahabad session of Muslim League as an communal attempt aimed at Partition of India and Pakistan.
But the true part of the history is , in this speech he didn't articulate anything about formation of Muslim-State.
Here, Both the hindu and Muslim communal forces, as well as, the colonial historians and journalists are responsible for spreading of these types of false messages.
Allama Iqbal wanted an autonomous state within India . He called to amalgamate punjab, north west frontier province, sind, and Balochistan into one state.
In his book "Legacy of a Divided Nation" , Mushirul Hasan remarked about the dividation of India and emergence of Pakistan that , the way a handful people have played with the life of mass Muslim has no parallel in the world history. Besides, apart from Gandhi's intentions, a large portion of the congress men were in favour of the partition in 47 .
The communal Hindu organisations were asking for partition very strongly to accredit their Hindu issues. "Towards Freedom ", ( volume-3) edited by Partha Sarathi , records many unknown and important historical documents on the communal organisations, both Hindu and Muslims.
Even , Documents in Bengal Detective department unveil how , in secrecy, early in 1944,the Sangh was carrying out their activities in different districts of Bengal. If these information are placed side by side, in the context of 1947 partition , the one-sided story of partition history could be avoided.
Very relevantly, during the divulging situation of 1947Lord Mount Baton comes as the viceroy after Lord wavel. Nehru was the man, who played the role behind.
Not only the removal of Wavel, but in his position mt baton was appointed on Nehru's recommendation. Lord wavel notes it clearly noted in his dairy. At that time Nehru denied the charges. Nehru may deny the charges, but the book "Freedom at Midnight", by Lapierre and Collins, which attested the narrative as true. It states that, " lest Muslim League comes to know, so the entire matter was kept secret strictly".
It is very unfortunate that Mountbatten was unaware of the fact that Jinna could Trust Lord Wavell. Jinna even promised at the end that if Congress accords to formulate groups according to the declaration of 16th May ( 1946 ), he will let off the the idea of partition. But, when he ( Lord Wavell )was replaced by Lord Mountbatten , on Nehru's request, Jinna decided not to conform to the policies of Mountbatten. But the trajectory of history failed to notice, that the day Wavell was replaced and in his place Mountbatton was nominated on the basis of recommendation from Nehru, the entire drama of partition precipitated to an end.
On August, early in 1947, In reply to a question, posed by Nirmal Kumar Basu, a prominent Gandhian, Mahatma Gandhi said, " with whom I will continue the struggle . Can't you understand that year-long riots turned all Indian as communal ? The could see nothing but communal questions. They Frightened and tired".
Gandhiji himself, in his conscious mind, accepted the partition of India. Inspite of being present there in All-India Congress Working Committee on 15th June, 1947 why he didn't oppose the British plan for the partition?
And surprisingly, Gandhiji himself influenced the congress workmen to agree with the planned proposal of partition.
It is also true that not tending towards partition could have triggered a civil war unrestrained.
It would have caused a massive bloodshed. But, after all, the integrity of the country could be retained.
In United States of America, Abraham Lincon had allowed the blood-shed to happen for the sake of the Integrity of his country. He had succeeded to hold his country's integrity by allowing many to die. Therefore, the logic that the consequences of riots compelled the Congress party to accept the plan for partition, is illusory.
Could partition save India from communal riots and bloodshed?
Interestingly, during the 1946 riots British didn't take any effective measures to stop the riots, instead, indirectly, they helped in fuelling it. And it is evident from various documents.
Congress leaders ( except few) did not put any effort to mobilise people to mass-movement in order to compel the British to take necessary steps in restraining the riots.
Besides, as shattered was British government from every end in World War II , on June , 1947 they declared to give India its Independence.
But what made them to hasten to announce the Independence 10 months before ?
While the British Government itself offered a proposal of an integrated Independent India , why then India's Independence was comprised by allowing it to be split into two pieces ?
In this regard, did the National leaders able to perform their role with due responsibility?
Did they go astray; lost their ideological conscience?
Were they entrapped by avarice?
The stark reality is that their utmost preference was to get hold over power, which they took as their ultimate goal.
Leonard Mosley, who was more sensible to the Indian cause than our National leaders, wrote in his book 'The Last Days of British Raj' , " There was no necessity to leap into a decision so speedily . Very easily this subversion could have been averted. Only it needed a bit patient to hold on. With the passage of time, with proper administrative steps riots, bloodshed one day all would have been stopped. After so many years of struggle and fighting for freedom an additional 10 months waiting was so impossible? Power became more important than India's integrity! Yes, Sucheta Mahajan in her book acknowledged, " it is the yearning greed of power which led Nehru and Patel to such quick proposition of partition".
The Yearning Greed for Power is the reason behind Partition, Not Two-Nation Theory
Behind the sad saga of partition a lurking greed for power is to blame. Aminul Islam, a prominent essayist, penned his view in a Bengali News Paper. Here, we have translated the entire essay for you
15th August, 1947, an undivided India was torn into two pieces- India and Pakistan. It is very astonishing to think of ; Only to get hold of power and obsessed with the bigotry of religion, those who steered riot, and let the thousands of Indian's blood flow on the streets, gave birth of pakistan , amongst them someone became father of Pakistan, someone became the architect of India. Though, to highlight this tarnished history some people may say that it is the British imperial, and divisive policy which is to be blamed.


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The European Central Bank resisted pressure on Thursday to commit to a major bond-buying programme to contain the euro zone debt crisis, but traders said the ECB had been quietly
buying bonds anyway.
Spot gold rose $5.50 an ounce to $1,390.25 by 0447 GMT. It had jumped to its highest since Nov 12 around $1,398 on Thursday before falling back. Bullion was below a lifetime high around $1,424 struck in early November.
"We can say there are some bargain hunters at the lower end. There's not too much liquidity in the market and a little bit of buying moves up gold," said Ronald Leung, director of Lee Cheong Gold Dealers in Hong Kong.
"I don't see many jewellery makers around these days. The price is too high. It's towards the year-end and most of the orders have already been filled," said Leung, adding that gold
could find resistance around $1,400.
U.S. gold futures for February added $2.2 to $1,391.5 an ounce.
Silver tracked gold higher, while palladium slipped after rallying to its highest since early 2001 on Thursday, but firmer equities and physical buying helped cushion the fall. Platinum barely changed.
Metals consultancy GFMS forecasts silver prices to average around $30 an ounce in 2011, peaking at $35, while gold would peak at around $1,600 to $1,650 an ounce, and average $1,400. It expects global platinum market to see a surplus of about 25 tonnes in 2010, which will continue to pressure prices.
Spot gold will rise to a projected target at $1,403 per ounce as the current upward wave "c" has not completed. A Fibonacci projection points to $1,403, the 100 percent level, which may exert a strong resistance to prevent a further rebound, according to Wang Tao, who is a Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals.
The euro's rebound from a 2-1/2-month low stalled on Friday, though it retained most gains made after talk of European Central Bank buying of euro zone periphery debt helped knocked down those yields.
Invetors awaited the release of U.S. payrolls data later in the day, with surprisingly strong U.S. housing numbers adding to budding optimism on the U.S. economy and sending equities markets higher.
"Demand for silver from the industrial sector is slowing down, but there's a steady interest in palladium," said a dealer in Tokyo. "Platinum price is just too high. There's no interest."
Platinum and palladium often track equities because of their industrial demand, mostly in auto catalysts.
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a six-month high on Friday after a stream of positive U.S. retail and housing data raised hopes for a swift recovery in the world's biggest economy.
The world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, the SPDR Gold Trust , said its holdings rose to 1,298.447 tonnes by Dec 2 from 1,293.891 tonnes on Dec 1. The holdings hit a record at 1,320.436 tonnes on June 29.
The world's largest silver-backed exchange-traded fund, Shares Silver Trust , said its holdings slipped to 10,778.68 tonnes by Dec 2 from 10,782.69 tonnes on Dec 1. The holdings jumped to an all-time high of 10,893.68 tonnes on Nov 23.