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From California! Sometimes it just seems so far away and then sometimes it doesn't. So things ended up happening and we didn't go to the amusement park but I did buy a curling iron instead to see if I could do anything different with my hair. Random. Haha
Then we went to our appointments and one we were punted. What is new haha? Sister Gepiga and I talked about the fact that we get punted all the time in this area and that it is hard, because after getting punted we tract or just do some contacting and even if people are nice to us they usually don't have time so we set a return appointment and then go back and are punted again. So now a billion (that is an exaggeration haha) people have restoration pamphlets but they don't fully understand what they hold in their hand. So our plan was to give out 50 pamphlets and we got close but we didn't get them all out but we were able to finish today. Sister Gepiga went to the eye doctor and we talked to two people there even though they don't live in our area we were able to give the Elders a referral! So that is great. This area really is hard and the people aren't very receptive but I know that even if all the people here hated us if just one listens it is worth it.
So my birthday was kind of sad. We did weekly planning and we went teaching. We were teaching this lay minister and he would be such a great strength to Tatay (Father) Filipie, so we went back on my birthday and he pretty much told us to leave if we still say that the Sabbath Day is Sunday. Then he tried to fight us with scripture, we calmly showed him a scripture in Acts and he said that we don't need to follow that? I don't know I think they really do have brain washing in his church he really won't listen to the spirit! It is so sad! He could know the truth and it was right in front of him. He tried showing us this book and said if we won't believe the book he won't believe the Book of Mormon. He tried to give it back. So he end up just wanting to fight so we left sadly. That was the first appointment of the day. Great start! Then we were punted twice in a row. We were able to teach one family and I think that one of the daughters will progress her name is Liezel and she has a friend that we teach too but we want to split them up because her friend is a boy who wants to be a girl So we need to teach him about that. But the lesson for them went well. Then we taught Ramil! So cute and we had a pre-interview for his baptism which was on Saturday and went great! He is so awesome and it was really neat because his family was excited, it is his aunt and cousins and one of his cousins is the one who baptized him. I am sending pictures of the baptism this week I hope.
Last week I wrote that I was sending pictures and then I couldn't get them all downloaded it was the Internet or computer I don't know but it wasn't working. Anywoo, Daryl is the cousin who baptized Ramil. Then we have a picture with Ramil and we are doing the "muscle pose" because we asked him what the word of wisdom was and we said it was the law of "muscle pose" then he said the law of strength? haha.
The Muscle PoseWe laughed and said the law of health. He is super fun and super sweet and I love his cute little dimples!
So we keep tracting and working hard to help this people know the truth. It reminded me of Lehi even though the people wanted to kill him he still told them the word of God! I know that the Lord will lead us to those people that are searching for the gospel even though it might be a long search. We keep studying and we keep teaching. We were teaching Tatay June but now he is in Singapore and we weren't even able to teach him all of lesson one :( but his granddaughter said he is planning to come back so I hope that we will be able to finish soon! We had two girls with a baptismal date and they fell through because they haven't been coming to church and when we go to teach them they aren't home so I hope they will be there soon so that we can continue to teach them and their families. So we just keep trying and working hard and have faith and hope!
Your letters give me such strength! Thank you and I know that you are a big help to the youth in seminary! I miss seminary! It is so crazy that people are home from their missions! Time goes so fast and I feel like I should still be going to high school. I always wanted to grow up and be like my sisters. Of course I still want to be like my sisters but I don't want to grow up! I want to stay young I want to be able to do so much more before life comes! Ahhh 22 I don't think I should feel this old haha. Maybe it is the sun that is killing my face in this area. Wow! Sorry this letter is really random. I do feel old though. By this time Kristy and Heather were married with, what, at least one baby! Ahh I cant even imagine! I guess I'm not as strong as they are I still have a lot to learn and a lot of it is here on the mission!
I know that even though this area is hard it is a great learning experience for me, to grow and to have faith, and to keep going! Diligence! I like studying the Christ like attributes in Preach My Gospel and reading the scriptures they have for them. We have been talking about charity right now in the mission and it is so helpful to work on developing Christ-like attributes it gives you more drive to get up and do the work, to share the love and truth with people!
I love you all, thank you for your birthday wishes! Packages! Money! Everything! You are all so good to me and I don't deserve a family as good as you but you are a great blessing from the Lord to me!!!! I thank him for you everyday! I love you all so much!
So I hope these pictures download.
So the pictures are downloading and I hope you get them all. I think I told you about zone conference. Then the baptism, if you have any questions about the pictures just ask. :)
I love you all and thank you so much for your help, strength, love, and prayers!
I know that this is the best work ever and that no matter what the Lord wants all of his children to come back to Him so we need to work hard to prepare ourselves and work hard to help others understand their purpose here on earth. I love you all! I know that the gospel is true and I am grateful for my testimony and the strength that my Heavenly Father gives me each and every day! I know he loves you too! I love you so much!!!!Love, Sister Andreasen!


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Understanding Charts
A stock chart is a graphical representation of the stock's price, where the X axis is the time frame and 'Y' axis represent the stock price. A chart provides immense information about a stock and if you are good at interpreting it, you could predict the future price movement of the stock. It can thus improve your investing skills. Interpreting charts forms the heart of technical analysis.
Reading charts:
X axis: Represents time frame Example: minutes, hour, day, week, month, year. Depending on the X axis a chart may be referred to as a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly chart. The chart may look different for each of the time frames. A daily chart may not represent what a monthly chart does. A consistent stock will have a consistent chart across different time frames.
Y axis: Represents price movement.
Volumes and other technical indicators are generally added to the lower part of the chart for better analysis. There are a lot of websites today which help you gain access to these charts at no cost.
Types of charts:
1. Line Charts:
Line Charts is the most basic and simplest representation of a stock chart. It can be used to have an overall view on the stock at a glance. It doesn't provide minor details like opening, closing, high and low price of the stock for a time frame.
2. Bar Charts (OHLC chart):
A bar adds further details to a line chart and represents four price points of a stock for a time frame i.e
Open(O): The price the stock opened at
High(H): The day's highest price it touched
Low(L): The day's lowest price it touched
Close(C): The closing price of the stock
3. Candlestick Chart:
Like a bar chart, a candlestick chart also portrays four price points i.e Open-High-Low-Close and looks like a candle when it is formed by these 4 values.
The wicks show the HIGH and LOW while the body shows the OPEN and CLOSE. Generally a Green candle is used to show a high closing and a RED candle is used to show a low closing, compared to the opening price. This is the most commonly used chart now days.
Understanding Basic concepts in a chart:
1. Trend Line: A trend line is a line formed by connecting two or more points on the chart.
2. Uptrend Line: An uptrend line is drawn by connecting two or more low points of a stock on its chart. The second low is always higher than the first low. On a graph, connecting these two low points will result in a positive slope for the line.
3. Support: Support is the price level at which heavy demand flows in and the stock moves up preventing a further decline. Uptrend line forms the support of a stock. As long as the stock price remains above the support levels, the uptrend is intact. If the stock falls below the support, it could mean a supply in the stock and a momentary trend reversal.
4. Downtrend line: It is drawn by connecting two or more high points of a stock on its chart. The second high is always lower than the first high. On a graph, connecting these two high points will result in a negative slope for the line.
5. Resistance: Resistance is the price level at which heavy supply flows in and the stock moves down preventing a further rise. Downtrend line forms the resistance of a stock. As long as the stock price remains below the resistance levels, the downtrend is intact. If the stock rises above the resistance, it could mean a demand in the stock and a momentary trend reversal.
6. Channel: A channel is the area between 1) a trend line that connects the highs and 2) a trend line that connect the lows. A channel can be upwards, sideways or downwards. In a channel, the line connecting the highs forms the resistance while the line connecting the lows forms the support. Channel is mostly used to analyze the consolidation period where a stock trades between its support and resistance levels.

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Vintage Selection – frosted dirty peach
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I did not sleep soundly last night. I woke up suddenly at 2 am and couldn't fall back asleep. I read a little in the dark, I probably did doze off, but I kept seeing the clock hourly - 3 am, 4am, 5am and finally 6am. I think I had a nightmare, I remember remembering it at 2pm this afternoon, but I don't now recall what I was scared about. I don't often sleep poorly like this, usually when I don't get enough sleep it's because I'm up too late. Vince was trying to tell me the other day all of our parental quirks - the main one being that we go to sleep so early! So early! I'd love, in theory, to be in bed at 9pm with lights out at 10pm, but this almost never happens. It usually is shifted 30 minutes - so I'm generally asleep by 10:30 pm. Vince told me that his friends all have bedtimes at 11pm and all their parents go to bed at midnight. I told Vince that he has no bedtime - it's just that his electronic curfew is at 9pm. He could stay up until midnight if he wanted to (reading a paper book, making art, thinking about life) - he laughed at me. I told him I could stay up until midnight every night, but that I'd be markedly meaner which I was this morning in my exhausted state. Sorry everyone! I'll be better tomorrow. I resisted the 20 minute power nap today I desperately wanted so I'm hoping to sleep soundly tonight.
Jeremy's been sleeping better (at least from the peaceful snoring I heard last night) - it is usually he that sleeps poorly not me. This morning I found him on a virtual bike ride/race/workout with some virtual friends in London.
Vince is learning sin/cos/tan.
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YouTube is a weird and wonderful place and there is always something there to take you by surprise.
The Champions was one of my favourite TV shows from the 60s. It was one of those ITC espionage shows that we all loved but with a science fiction twist. The three main characters, Craig Stirling (played by Stuart Damon), Richard Barrett (played by William Gaunt) and the stunning Sharron Macready (played by the equally stunning Alexandra Bastedo). all have enhanced abilities (strength, ESP, etc) courtesy of some Himalayan monks.
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Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing and Nepal Kitchen Dinner and culture Dance.
Day 03. Departure Kathmandu Airport Our representatives greet your arrival at the airport/train station and it is a short drive to the holy Lhasa city along the Lhasa river within a valley enclosed by barren mountains, far before reaching to the city you will have the first glimpse of tremendous Potala Palace appearing out from the rest of the city by perching on the red hill.
Then check-in the hotel which is located in the old part of the town and which is also known as the Tibetan area that centered by mystical Jokhang temple and the bustling Bakhor street. In the following couple of days we have thoughtfully arranged few but worthy visits to some world heritages and sites of breathing Tibetan Buddhists along acclimation and alleviating Jet-lag, you have plenty of time to walk shoulder to shoulder with devoted local pilgrims in the bustling Bakhor street, it is also a real pleasure to explore the busy cobbled lanes twisting around the aged buildings in the supernatural Drepung and Sera monastery, and our knowledgeable guides enhance your experiences with a thorough historical and cultural explanation. These days are flexible and easy to do on your own exploration around the town and hang around Barkhor street during your leisure. In addition, we do arrange special experiences of a short visit to a typical Tibetan village family or receive rare scared blessings from high lamas with local pilgrims per client's interest.
Day 04 – 05. After a couple of days acclimation, you dare to drive over the Gampa la pass and Karo La pass to Gyantse and Shigatse in the western Tibetan plateau,
along the upstream of the Brahmaputra river we climb up the Gampa la(4900m) through numbers of switch-backs, from the pass you will amaze by the breathtaking view of the holy Lake Yamdrok and snow-capped Mt.Nyenchen Kangsar in the background, then further to Gyantse and Shigatse via bloomy glaciers and scattered villages. Both Gyantse and Shigatse are well known for its historical and religious value since from ancient time, Gyantse is known as hero's town as the British troops defeated by Gyantse guerrilla in 1904, moreover, these regions have slightly different culture and tradition than in Lhasa, there we will Gyantse Kubhum stupa and Tashi Lhunpo monastery
Day 06 – 07. To prevent against the altitude sickness, we gradually ascend into the mountainous Himalayan terrain by traversing few remarkable passes, you will have the first panorama of the Himalayans from the ridge of Gyatso la pass (5400m), numbers of snow-capped peaks appearing out from the rest like warriors among the soldiers,
through the barren mountains but astonishing landscapes and photogenic villages within the hilly valleys, we approach to the world highest peak-Mt. Everest with altitude of 8844.4m, the picturesque view of the Young Everest appears right in front of you within the Rongbuk valley, spending a night at the foot of the world tallest mountain, a short hike for 6 km from the tent guesthouse community to the EBC marker is challenging but memorable too, herds of wild goats are disguised in the rocky mountains, EBC is the most popular campsite for mountaineers, usually in March and April the area is booming with different colors of mountaineering camps from all over the world. Our farewell to the mighty peak responded by its striking view in golden color under the morning sunshine, then we retrace the road back to Lhasa.
Day 08. Today it is your last day on the Tibet plateau, before your departure, we will appreciate if you can be spent a few minutes to evaluate our services for future
improvement and you can either leave the feedback form to your guide or just write us an email, at your departure, your guide and driver meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport/train station per your schedule. The trip officially ends.
Day 9: Arrival to Kathmandu Nepal and Farwell Dinner in Nepal Culture Restaurant and Shopping in Thamel Touristic Place.
Day 10: Departures to Home from Tribhuvan International Airport. see you again Next Holidays Trip Pilgrimage Nepal Tour
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Patriarch Charisbonde "Trueservant" Belon is the highest-ranking priest in The House of the Morning, the church of Amaunator in the farming community of Eveningstar, Cormyr. He is tall and slender with wizened features and inky black hair streaked with bands of radiant silver. He is most easily recognizable for his ostentatious form of dress: bejeweled robes of crimson and gold. Though religious study is his primary function, Belon's most marketable ability is his conventional wisdom, which he employs to settle trade disputes and make sound investments in the community. He is a shrewd businessman and, even with all of its charitable works, in so many years the House of the Morning has never failed to turn a profit. Belon's values are typical for a servant of the Morninglord: he provides aid and fosters hope, new ideas, and prosperity. Outside of sermon, he has a certain reverence for topics that concern Amaunator, but he never hesitates to speak his mind. Because of his lawful nature, he's struggling least of all the priests to adjust to the return of Amaunator and their abandonment of the dogma of Lathander.


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The concept developed by Codyssey offers integration of online and offline services and content. User can enjoy an online content when connection to the Internet is established. When working offline, users are capable to operate portable apps and data stored on a portable device. The concept implies an easy one-click installation of portable applications from the Apps Depot - the world's widest list available for free to every CodySafe Σ user.


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Feel that your rave experience is missing something but can't quite put your finger on it? Then this ultimate guide is just what you need. From glasses to goggles to luminescent eyewear to mood enhancement glasses, you've got what you need to pick out a perfect pair of rave glasses.
Diffraction Glasses
Diffraction Glasses will blow your mind as soon as you put them on! They bring lightshows and visuals to a whole different level. Diffraction glasses feature a special lens that diffracts light into a gradient spectrum of colors. Offered in different types of diffraction effects like spiral and heart diffraction, these are the preferred choice of many ravers.
Kaleidoscope Glasses
Next up are the beautiful kaleidoscope lenses which are considered to have a similar effect to light diffraction, but they are far different in many ways. The strange shapes, colors, and angles of these kaleidoscopic lenses create a warm mind blowing experience suited for the brightest imaginations. Kaleidoscope glasses vary by lens type, and you'll experience different effects based on the cut of the crystal. Some cuts are far more intense than others. If you're looking to get lost in a fractal fantasy, look for lenses with lots of facets and rainbow infused crystals. If you're looking for something a little less intense, wormhole lenses might be best for you.
Light Up Luminescence Glasses
When you want to be a walking light show then light up luminescence glasses might be for you. Luminescence glasses are any style frame which is then wrapped in glowing EL wire. These series comes in wayfer style, aviator style and shutter frames; even some with diffraction and kaleidoscope lenses. With so many customizable options you're sure to love these and stand out!
Rave Goggles
Goggles are an option that allow you to go hard without worrying about stopping the fun at any moment. They feature extreme comfort rubber pads along with an adjustable strap so they fit any head shape. There are spiked and stud styles available as well. Rave Goggles can be customized to include most of your favorite lenses like the rainbow kaleidoscope, bug eye, diffraction lenses or even just tinted lenses. If you really want step your game up, then you can also look into the el wrapped goggles that are offered with kaleidoscope lenses. Talk about really being the lightshow!
Color Therapy Glasses
Color Therapy glasses have a multitude of beneficial effects all while being stylish and durable. By wearing a pair of these high-quality Color Therapy Glasses for 10-30 minutes each day, it is possible to experience an enhancement in mood. The mood that is enhancement is dependent on which color you choose to rock. My personal favorite for events are the green ones which enhance feelings of peace love and harmony.
Which is Right for You?
With so many great styles and lenses to choose from it may seem a bit overwhelming but there's always something for everyone. If you're a rail riding head banger you may want to try the goggles since they won't fall off and if you're a chill, swaying to the beat raver then glasses are perfect for you. Now that you're a rave glasses expert with this guide it's time to get out there and dance the night away with whichever stylish pair you chose.


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Friday, 30th July 2004
The Report of the Inspectors into the affairs of National Irish Bank Ltd. and National Irish Bank Financial Services Ltd. was published by order of the High Court at 10 a.m. on Friday, 30 July 2004. A copy of Mr Justice Peter Kelly's Judgement of 23 July 2004 and his related Order is available here.
For the convenience of readers, the Report is divided into its main constituent parts below. You may access those parts of the Report of relevance to you by choosing one of the following links:
Please note that delays may be experienced when viewing larger files.
The Summary and Contents (comprising some 16 pages).
Part 1 – Introduction (20 pages).
Part 2 – Evasion of Revenue Obligations: Incorrectly Classified Non-Resident Deposit Accounts (40 pages).
Part 3 - Evasion of Revenue Obligations: Fictitious and Incorrectly Named Accounts (10 pages).
Part 4 - Evasion of Revenue Obligations: Special Savings Accounts (10 pages).
Part 5 - Evasion of Revenue Obligations: The Sale of CMI, Scottish Provident International and Old Mutual International Policies (35 pages).
Part 6 – The Improper Charging of Interest (22 pages).
Part 7 – The Improper Charging of Fees (26 pages).
Part 8 – Improper Practices: Knowledge and Responsibility (28 pages).
The Report minus the Appendices (199 pages).
Appendix 19: Copy NIB "Reaction Paper" dated 24 March 2004 (comprising some 53 pages).
All of the Appendices (comprising some 209 pages).
The full Report (comprising some 409 pages).
A copy of the Press Statement and associated Editor's Note issued by Mr Paul Appleby, the Director of Corporate Enforcement, on the publication of the Report.
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Nochtadh – faisnéid neamh-airgeadais
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Our advocacy is done from a consumer-lead perspective. Working with individuals from marginalized populations, we maintain a "nothing about us without us" advocacy model. We educate, advocate, organize to draw attention to ways we can improve health equity in our communities.
Through self-advocacy we activate people to be engaged and in charge of their health care so they are prepared and participating in every aspect of each health encounter.
With systemic advocacy we work toward the creation of a more affordable, accessible, quality health care system that addresses the social disparities of health.


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The AAA announced its Automobile Club of Southern California Automotive Research Center chose the Tesla S P85 as its top-scoring green car pick this year.
The Palo Alto-based automaker's car is featured with more than 80 other green vehicles in the latest AAA Green Car Guide. The top-scoring and best value green vehicles were revealed May 28 at the motor club's headquarters.
The AAA said this newest 140-page guide contains reviews of hybrids, battery electric vehicles, compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) vehicles, clean diesels, partial zero emission vehicles (PZEVs), and vehicles with high fuel economy to help those in the market for a vehicle.
The AAA added these vehicles were tested in 13 categories and given a score. The report , available in pdf form here, also holds comprehensive information about low-polluting and fuel-efficient vehicles.
"The Tesla Model S is an incredible car. It's the fastest green car we've ever tested: it rides and handles very well; it's extremely quiet and stops on a dime," said Steve Mazor, the Auto Club's Automotive Research Center Manager and Chief Engineer.
While the Tesla S has a 265-mile range, even with a standard 240-volt charger, it can take a long time to fully re-charge, according to Mazor. "Nonetheless, the Model S was our top-scoring vehicle this year by a wide margin."
When price is factored in, the 2014 Chevy Spark 1LT tops the list as the green car with the best value, added Mazor. "It's priced under $15,000, and averages about 30 miles per gallon, making it an affordable green vehicle," said Mazor.
The Top-Scoring Green Car vehicles in the 2014 AAA Green Car Guide are:
1.Tesla S P85
2.Toyota RAV4 EV
3.Audi A7 TDI Quattro Tiptronic
4.Lexus GS 450h
5.Nissan Leaf
The Top Best Green Car Value vehicles in the 2014 AAA Green Car Guide are:
1.Chevrolet Spark 1LT
2.Hyundai Elantra GLS
3.Nissan Versa SV
4.Scion iQ
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Head Start Program
CACOST Head Start 0-5 Program
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What does the program do?
The Head Start program serves families and their children ages 3-5. The program has a very comprehensive curriculum, the DLM Express. The staff prepares children for Kindergarten, with a priority on Education, reading, phonemic awareness, numeracy awareness, language, literacy, and physical development.
Nutrition plays an important role in the classroom. Health screenings and health care, mental health and disabilities and social services, parent involvement and family engagement and finally, community involvement are also a vital role at the center. The Head Start program helps to get people out of the cycle of poverty and that includes energizing; and giving people the confidence that they can do things and that it's one step at a time.
Who benefits from the program?
Children from birth to age 5, pregnant women and their families
What areas/counties are covered by this program?
Aransas, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg and San Patricio Counties
When does a person qualify for the program?
Eligibility for participation in Head Start is based on the poverty guidelines updated annually in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
How does an individual enroll in the program?
Applying for Head Start services is a simple process. Contact the CACOST Head Start 0-5 Program in your community. An application for admission is completed and submitted to the Enrollment Coordinator. Copies of birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, medical insurance, proof of benefits and proof of income should be submitted with your application.
Additional information about the program:
Services in the areas of child health and developmental services, education and early childhood development, child health and safety, child nutrition, child mental health, family partnerships, community partnerships, and services for children with disabilities.
Director of Child Development, Elena Esquivel
Administrative Assistant phone number: (361) 664-0145 ext. 2025
Address: 204 E. 1st Street, Alice, Texas 78332 Fax: (361) 664-8982
Hours of operation: Office – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Satellite Offices:
Alice Resource Office
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702 Loma, Alice, Texas 78332
(361) 396-0025
Falfurrias Resource Office
(Serving Falfurrias & Premont)
120 E. Rice Street, Falfurrias, Texas 78355
(361) 325-9737
Kingsville Resource Office
(Serving Kingsville)
1020 S. 14th Street, Suite 1022 B, Kingsville, Texas 78363
(361) 592-0125
Sinton Resource Office
(Serving Sinton, Odem, Mathis, Taft, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Ingleside, Gregory, Portland)
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Robert Geller just keeps on giving this season. First it was that jacket, those pants, and now this: Shots from backstage taken by the man himself. Geller used a Polaroid SX-70, the first ever SLR, the results of which are soft, warm, and a little spooky. Which is just how it should be. Because Instagram is so last season.
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GSK/Novartis transaction
On 02 March 2015 we have announced that our major three-part transaction with Novartis has completed.
As a result, GSK has acquired Novartisís global Vaccines business (excluding influenza vaccines), created a new world-leading Consumer Healthcare joint venture with Novartis and divested our marketed Oncology business to Novartis.
Completion of this transaction represents a major step forward in the Groupís strategy to create a stronger and more balanced set of businesses across Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Healthcare and Vaccines."
Previously published documents regarding the transaction are below:
- Read the GSK/Novartis transaction press release issued 02 March 2015


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The decision has been made and it's final: you're moving. Not only are you moving, but you're moving with your children. You will be balancing honoring the old home while welcoming the new house. These nine steps will help make the transition of the move as smooth as possible for the whole family.
Preparations before the move:
- Family Meeting Time
One of the best ways to prep your children for a big move is to have a family discussion. Let them know why you are moving and that you are there to answer any questions they may have.
- Purge Before You Pack
There is no time like the present to cut the clutter. You and the kids can go through your belongings and throw out old toys and worn or outgrown clothes. Not everything has to be tossed. There are items that you may not need any more that you can sell.
- Have a Moving Sale
Once you have combed through every room, you might have a pile of fun stuff to sell at a moving sell. The kids can help with the organizing, inventorying and pricing. You can even take a family vote to decide how to spend the proceeds.
- Check out the new Place with the Kids
Involve the children with scoping out the new house, neighborhood, community and town. Learning as much as possible before hand will help smooth the transition and get them excited for school, community and other social events and activities.
- Get Them Excited
You can do this by first making sure that everyone has a job in the move whether it be helping pack, load, unload or unpack. Next have them make room plans. Start with their rooms and if their interested you can move on to shared spaces in the house.
- Take Them for a Visit (if you're not moving too far away)
Actually visiting and seeing the new place will get them even more pumped up. Plan to spend an afternoon touring the new neighborhood and doing a walk-through of the new house. You can visit the local public library and your kid's new schools as well.
During the move:
- Spread the move out over a few days
Moving everything in the house in one day makes for an exhausted and grumpy family. We suggest getting into your new house a few days early and moving room by room. This helps with the transition and avoids the need to navigate through a sea of boxes.
- Enlist multiple babysitters, family and friends for help
Having help both during and after the move will be a life saver. Schedule play dates and other outings so that you can move fast as lightning while the kids are out. It's always nice to have extra hands (and muscles) helping with the moving portion itself.
- Have a See You Soon Party
For the kids, one of the most difficult parts about moving is saying good bye to the friends they have made. Throwing a "See You Soon" party lessens the anxiety by focusing less on saying goodbye and more on seeing your friends again. Make sure everyone exchanges contact information and lots of photos are taken during the party.


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Why Do Posterior Composites Fail
|Presenter: Dr. Ian Cline
|Credits: 1 CEU , 1 CPD
|Release Date: 7/8/15
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|Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 7/8/22
We've seen a real shift from Amalgam to Composites in the restoration of posterior teeth in the last 20 years. It is well recognised that the placement of posterior composites is very demanding and problems can occur; from post-op sensitivity, micro-leakage and food packing through to premature failure of restorations.
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MANSFIELD, Mass. - 14 Northeast-10 Conference programs representing ten conference members heard their names called as the NCAA announced it's championship fields in five different sports this week. The 2017 Championship fields in the sports of Men's and Women's Cross Country, Field Hockey, and Men's and Women's Soccer all were announced on Monday.
Follow @TheNortheast10 on Twitter to keep up with all the NCAA Championship action over the next few weeks.
The NE10 will be extremely well-represented at the NCAA Cross Country Championships when they take place later this month in Evansville, Indiana. Both the men's and women's team from Stonehill qualified for the events which will be held on Sunday, November 18. Also qualifying was the Assumption women's team, after they claimed the East Regional title this past weekend, and the American International and Merrimack men's teams. Individually, Le Moyne's Sean Beney, Southern Connecticut's Laura Morrison, and Southern New Hampshire's Tyler McLaren all qualified as well.
Three NE10 teams, including two-time defending conference champion LIU Post, were selected to compete at the 2017 NCAA Field Hockey Championship. The Pioneer were awarded the top seed in the championship this year, as they currently stand at 18-3, having won back-to-back NE10 titles. Also, earning bids were Saint Anselm and Stonehil. The Hawks were tabbed the fourth seed in this year's event, while the Skyhawks garnered the six seed.
Once again, three was the magic number in the sport of men's soccer as a trio of NE10 programs were selected to be a part of the six-team East Regional field. Adelphi earned the No. 2 seed, followed by Merrimack at No. 3, and Southern Connecticut at No. 4. The Warriors earned the NE10's automatic bid with the NE10 Championship win on Sunday afternoon in North Andover. Adelphi will serve as one of the two host sites with the winner of the East Region to take on the winner of the Atlantic for a spot in the Final Four.
And once again, three more NE10 teams were tabbed to compete at this year's NCAA Women's Soccer Championship. NE10 regular season champion Adelphi earned the East Region's top seed and will serve as a host site for this year's championship. NE10 Champion Southern New Hampshire was seeded third and Franklin Pierce, who fell to the Penmen in the title game, earned an at-large berth in this year's field. The Penmen will take on Georgian Court in the First Round, while the Ravens will tackle LIU Post.
The NE10 is an association of 15 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.
Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.


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Headline News:
- A recently released report from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center suggests that in almost every one of America's 50 largest cities, a solar PV system of typical size offers a better return than the stock market, and for 42 of them, the cost of solar is already less than from their local utility. [CleanTechnica]
- Analysis of the impact US tight oil has on global oil markets shows that only around one quarter of the drop in US imports of 1.7 million barrels per day since 2005 to 2006 can be explained by the tight oil boom. Oil imports dropped by about 1 million barrels per day before the tight oil boom even began. [Resilience]
- The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation recently wrote a piece highlighting the impressive potential for offshore wind development in the US. The figures say the US has a projected 4,223 GW worth of offshore wind generating potential, with 50 GW from the Ohio waters of Lake Erie alone. [CleanTechnica]
- Investment bank Deutsche Bank is predicting that solar systems will be at grid parity in up to 80% of the global market within 2 years, and says the collapse in the oil price will do little to slow down the solar juggernaut. Grid-based electricity prices are rising across the world, and solar costs are still falling. [CleanTechnica]
- GDF Suez is the latest European energy giant announcing plans to focus more on renewable projects. The French utility aims to double its power generation capacity from renewable energy in Europe by 2025, with emphasis on marine energies. It will have a renewables capacity of 21 GW by the end of 2015. [Utilities-ME.com]
For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.


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One month ago I was sitting at a light near Clackamas Town Center in my brand-new car. At only three weeks old, the Toyota Prius V still had its temporary paper plate taped to the back. I didn't have the tags yet. My first payment had yet to be submitted. While I waited, stopped at the light, a 2010 Mercedes bashed into the back of me.
In those fragments of seconds before the impact, one thought flew through my mind: you could be rear-ended. I think a lot of crazy, paranoid, neurotic things, though. I don't claim it was a premonition. Then again, maybe the atoms making up our nerves and skin and minds quake like animals before a hurricane. They can feel the universe stirring up something ominous behind their backs. Maybe we're no different.
After my back snapped forward and I boomeranged back in my seat, I watched the kid in my rear view mirror hurling his tiny fists against the steering wheel, the gold chain around his neck quaking as he shook his head.
He doesn't have insurance, I knew. I was right.
As I limped my perfect car, the first new ride I've ever owned, back to the house, I can't remember if I cried or not. Screamed or not. All I remember is the notion that wouldn't leave: you fuck up everything. You are such a goddamn failure.
Less than two months ago, my phone rang, and I thought my life was going to change. It did, but not the way I imagined it. Not the way I wanted it to be. I don't think I could write more of a clichéd platitude if my name was Katy Perry, but it's the truth. I had been waiting for the call since my job interview at Rogue Ales & Spirits in late June, clocking in with about three weeks of watching my phone like it was an oracle. Trying to plan what we'd do if I suddenly had to move. How, when, where. Logistics clawing against uncertainty. I was offered the job as I was on my way out the door to the airport for an unrelated trip to Portland planned almost a year before. I waved my arms, I paced, I told the ticketing agent and the TSA agent and the guy at the airport bar—I just got my dream job! I blasted it around the world and back. I was proud and in love. I was on my way to what I was meant to do. The job was made for me. A Writer for a Brewery. I felt like Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter, Sailor Moon. I had a destiny.
Everything started well—I loved the quirky marketing materials, the Oregon roots, the flash of working somewhere that made people's eyes widen when you mentioned it. I'd never been a conversation starter, prompting people to wax over their favorite brew, or how much they loved visiting the Green Dragon, or how they've had their Rogue Nation card in their wallet for most of the last decade. I bought the t-shirt. I gulped the Kool-Aid. I mowed over the red flags on the horizon, the notes and glances and intuitions of a bigger truth, that this might not be so great. This was what I wanted, I reminded myself. This is what I'm meant to do. I've broken up my family to do it, strained not only my own heart and patience, but the man I love as well.
Then, as suddenly as it had started, it was over. There was an incident. I walked out.
I'm proud, I said. I stood up for myself and stayed true to who I am. This is not a fiction—the person I was five years ago would have bitten her tongue, bided her time, tried to prove to people who are indifferent that she is worthy. I'd see the suffering as currency. But if my twenties have taught me one thing, it's that you will never prove yourself to people who are incapable of respecting you. I have learned that I will work hard and be the best at what I do, but I won't eat shit because other people like to watch. I've seen where my line is, and what happens when I let other people cross it.
Even so, I feel the undercurrent of failure tugging at my feet. You fool, I curse myself. You starry-eyed, love-crazy idiot. You told the world you'd made it, and here you are, alone and fallen. You were asking for it, with all your excitement and bullshit about fate and dreams and destiny. The justice is so poetic, it's nauseating.
I can't shake my greatest fear—the fear of being disappointed. The fear of being the disappointing.
Last week, I discussed here on West to West my plans to rewrite my manuscript. If you asked how it was going, I'd say well. I'm drafting work. I'm having fun. I'm optimistic about where this could go. Again, as always, this is the truth. But the truth is complicated. It's in that complication where my fierceness feels extinguished.
I feel like a failed writer. I wrote a book and it wasn't wanted. There are reasons or factors or whatever you or I could say to placate the facts, but it comes down to the reality that I wrote a book and it did not sell. Even if I'm on the way now to write a better book, or become a better person, or whatever I'm working toward after the horse has thrown me, the facts remain, and I am so ashamed.
I have always wanted to make my people proud. My family, my friends, my mentors, my tribe. I owe them everything that has kept me from becoming lost, from learning to believe that I could be who I am. I was the grade school overachiever, the teacher's pet, the people pleaser, the apologizer.
Am I good?
I'll do better.
There are worse fates than one manuscript that doesn't get picked up, that's for certain. Even though I knew this possibility going in, I was proud enough to believe that I was good enough. That I'd worked hard enough. That my writing was strong enough. I'd make everyone proud.
And then, I didn't.
And maybe no one really gives a shit, and this is all of my own egotistical, solipsistic, internal tempest. No one is waiting for me to succeed, and there will be no sleep lost when I fail. Which is fair. Kind of a relief, really.
But I wasn't doing this for all of you. I mean, I was, but I was also doing it for myself. And it's that self who feels let down. All over again, I curse myself as I face forward, trying in earnest not to look back but unable to shake what has become the theme of my Big, Crazy Summer: You starry-eyed, love-crazy idiot.
The world did not end, you know. Iggy the Toyota Prius V was picked up from the service center without so much as a scrape in her shiny blue paint to show she'd suffered a catastrophe. I get divine massages from the physical therapist. Instead of being a Rogue I'm back at the same company I worked with when I left Portland last year, with twice the benefits and infinitely more stability and a hefty bonus of sanity. I've already proven myself to decent, reasonable people. I have enough energy left in my soul to come home and write at night. My writing life moves forward, albeit slower than I had wished. I am alone but not. I am heartbroken but my hope hasn't been extinguished. Not yet. It takes a lot to stamp out who you are, and I am a starry-eyed, love-crazy idiot. I don't know when I'll set it right or how I'll turn it all around. I have to, though. I may be a fool, but I'm not a failure.


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April 11, 2011
Like the song in the Watchmen movie says, the "words of the prophets" are written in the commercials. Or something like that??? Soooo, there are two commercials which really bring home the sorry state of the American Male.
The first is a Viagra Commercial, and a 50ish something STUD is toodling down the road in his antique looking muscle car when OMG, he gets thrown a curveball!!! There is STEAM coming out of the radiator!!! He is in the desert and people DIE when their cars break down in the desert. Or encounter all sorts of weird people and end up crashing into bulldozers like in Vanishing Point (1971), which I learned about in Death Proof (2007).
But, not to worry! This is the "Age of Knowing How to Get Things Done!!! Our hero figures this problem out, all by himself!!! He needs to add some water to the radiator, sooo he pops into a gas station, buys some environmentally friendly bottled water, and takes off the hot radiator cap without a rag or anything. Gee, I am like sooo impressed. My father taught me this when I was 16, plus how to use something to keep the hot stuff inside the radiator thingy from scalding me to death. (I even learned how to change tires and check my own oil. Believe it or not, I have dated a few boyz, who couldn't change a tire and couldn't even drive a standard transmission. Or shoot a gun. Or hammer a nail. )
Our modern day Odysseus will return from his journey safe, and into the waiting arms of a love starved Penelope, who he can now satisfy, thanks to this being the "Age of Taking A Little Blue Pill ." Sooo, like I am not teasing men about the problems that come with age, but gee, couldn't our Highway Hercules have faced a little more difficult problem? Like his fan belt blowing off and him carving out pieces of his own skin with his Leatherman tool to make a new one??? While hungry PUMAs and coyotes and bears watched hungrily??? (Yes, I meant that kind of PUMA–they are tougher than mountain lions!!!)
Here is that commercial:
Next we have the Be All You Can Be Men's Wearhouse Commercial, where a dorky looking bridegroom is assured that, with the proper tuxedo, he can look nearly as good as the bride. Is this what American men have come to??? The desire to look as good as their bride??? Here is that commercial, but be sure to have a trashcan or something around in case you have to, uh er, uh, OH, never mind:
Sooo, the whole point here isn't that women want a caveman necessarily, although many seem to. It's that Madison Avenue usually has a pretty good idea of what sells. And these commercials are telling you something. Can't you just imagine the focus groups behind these. Somebody hooked up electrodes to the test subjects and found a spike when they said, "You can look nearly as good as her!!!"
Or the AdMen in their cubicles trying to find an automotive problem the solution of which would both challenge, and inspire, the Male Ego sufficiently to overcome any performance anxiety. And this is what they come up with??? Adding a little water to the radiator??? Fascinating, I tell you!!! Fascinating!!!
If you have little boys, let them play with toy guns, show them how to change a tire, and maybe think twice about the earrings. If not, America may get to a point where they can't make enough little blue pills, if you know what I mean.
Squeeky Fromm
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[Required Disclosure: I have no interest, financial or otherwise, in any grunty little malebeast, and you couldn't give me one on a bet. If you suffer from E.D. (Emotional Dysfunction), please make sure your heart is healthy enough to return his telephone call. ]


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Everyday IoT Devices Packed With Alarming Number of Vulnerabilities
A recent research report testing various IoT devices, commonly interconnected to our homes and businesses, revealed a plethora of vulnerabilities, including Heartbleed, Denial of Service, weak passwords and cross-site scripting (XSS).
The IoT study, performed by Fortify on Demand, tested a variety of products from manufactures of: TVs, webcams, home alarms, home thermostats, door locks, sprinkler controllers, device controlling hubs, remote power outlets, scales and garage door openers. The results showed that each IoT device was packed with an average of 25 vulnerabilities.
Additional findings indicated that 80 percent of these devices raised privacy concerns, as many of them are capable of collecting personal information, such as name, address, date of birth, health information and financial data.
Most of the devices also appeared to lack adequate authentication, with 80 percent of the devices failing to require a strong password – "1234" was usually enough to grant access. Even more alarming was the fact that many of the accounts configured for testing were also used on cloud services, as well as corresponding mobile apps, expanding the attack surface for users.
Other security concerns in the study demonstrated lack of transport encryption and insecure web interfaces or software. Researchers stated, "We identified a majority of devices along with their cloud and mobile counterparts that enable an attacker to determine valid user accounts using mechanisms such as the password reset features. These issues are of particular concern for devices that offer access to devices and data via a cloud website."
"A world of interconnected 'smart' devices is here, albeit in the early stages," read the report. "Fortunately, there's still time to secure devices before consumers are at risk."
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Analyst firm Gartner, predicts that IoT will grow to 26 billion units installed by 2020, almost a 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.
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England cap David Walder is out of tonight's Zurich Premiership match against Leicester at Welford Road.
The Falcons' number 10 has failed to recover from a dead-leg but also has some hamstring damage and Newcastle are instead concentrating on trying to get him fit for next week's home game against Gloucester, but that may also be optimistic.
Scotland Under-21 cap Phil Godman, who looked pretty good in the second half of Sunday's win overt Sale, will wear the number 10 shirt. Manager Rob Andrew said: "I have no problem with Phil being at fly-half - he has looked sharp in training and did well last week."
Falcons' skipper Mark Andrews has passed a concussion test and definitely plays, as will former England second row Garath Archer if he passes a fitness test on his back this morning.
Craig Hamilton is on standby to replace Archer, while Jon Dunbar stays in at flanker for the injured Epi Taione (ankle).
Leicester name Ramiro Pez at fly-half for tonight's game (7.45) and Andrew added: "Apart from Bath and Harlequins, I don't think anyone has shot out of the blocks - we're in that boat along with Leicester.
"Sale wasn't a great game, but it was a step up from Saracens and we're looking for the same sort of improvement at Welford Road."
Austin Healey is again on the Tigers' bench, along with hooker James Richards, signed from Welsh club Newport.
Sale, meanwhile, are reeling from a triple injury setback ahead of tonight's home clash with Bath.
Skipper Pete Anglesea is set to miss most of the campaign with a serious knee injury, while centre Dan Harris will not play again this year as he prepares for shoulder surgery. Harris will have an operation early next week, with back-row forward Anglesea also facing surgery.
And, in addition to the long-term absence of Anglesea and Harris - both out for up to five months - centre Jos Baxendell faces a six-week lay-off after fracturing his knee-cap at Kingston Park.
Leeds host Rotherham in tonight's other top-flight clash.


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Activist investor is forcing Transocean Ltd. to decide whether it wants to be a growth company or a yield play.
The billionaire investor recently raised his stake in the oil and gas drilling services company to 5.6%, making him the largest shareholder. He wants Transocean to declare a dividend of at least US$4 per share, or US$1.5-billion annually.
So when the company reports fourth quarter and year-end results for 2012 on Monday, March 4, investors will be listening closely to what management has to say about a potential dividend.
JPMorgan analyst J. David Anderson thinks shareholders may put forward a proposal that can be approved by a majority vote at its annual meeting.
He sides with Mr. Icahn in believing Transocean shares would benefit from a large dividend, buying assets to improve its drilling fleet and forgoing future new rig builds.
"Transocean has tried a balanced approach since 2006 with share buybacks, debt paydown, and some newbuild rigs, but investors have been frustrated as the stock has traded at a discounted multiple," Mr. Anderson told clients.
"Considering the size and age of its offshore rig fleet, the growth option is daunting and the stock will likely continue to trade at a discount: investors don't have the patience in our view, and newbuilds come with additional risk in delivery."
Transocean is based in Switzerland, suggesting an early March or April deadline for Mr. Icahn to file a proxy. If the majority of shareholders vote in favour of his proposal, the board would be forced to pay out a dividend.
Mr. Anderson's forecasts indicate that Transocean can pay out the US$1.5-billion this year Mr. Icahn is looking for. However, subsequent years depend on both costs and rig downtime.
"The balanced approach to cash isn't working," the analyst said. "Because of the size and age of Transocean's fleet, we believe it will take too much time and has too much risk for a growth strategy to work…and we think investors don't have the patience for this."
He believes this is why Transocean has traded at a discount, while both Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. and Ensco plc trade at premiums. Ensco recently raised its dividend to a 3.3% yield.
The analyst also believes the dividend route will provide downside protection for Transocean shares as shorts will be scared off by the cost, and it will attract more stable fund flows from income-oriented investors who are less active traders.
However, until he gets a better sense of shareholder support or sees management change its tone, Mr. Anderson continues to rate the stock at neutral with a US$58 price target.


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We move on MONDAY! So excited!
Into our cute "cottage".
With, again, no cinder block walls.
We drove by it yesterday (on our way to my LAST final, oo-rah).
SO EXCITING TO SEE IT AGAIN. Can't wait for it to be ours!
Well, as much as it can be ours in a rental capacity, that is.
But, y'know, still. OURS.
Like, all the spam mail will be addressed to us!
That's always been satisfying for me, I have no clue why.
I live a simple life, apparently...
Still, the Bailey household!
Were our Jorgito Burrito will spend the first moments of his life!
(Yeah, we've already made up saucy nicknames for our child.)
He's going to learn a lot of things in this place.
Like how to projectile vomit--just like his Aunt Alix!
Or, more importantly, about Spiderman.
And Disney!
He'll lay on his dad's stomach while Dad plays video games with Mom.
Be constantly cooed at by two childish adults who are somehow his parents.
Develop his personality, his likes, his dislikes.
Body build himself some neck muscles!
Maybe learn to rollover... on command (just kidding).
First word? ZOMBIES. Or dad. Probably dad.
Grow some hair, perhaps.
And overall just get bigger and cuter, day-by-day.
All in our little apartment that we'll call home.
Provo, Utah, here we go again!


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Guatemalan Food: Kak'ik
Kak'ik is one of the few remaining pre-Hispanic dishes in Guatemala.
In fact the dish is so important for Guatemalans that it became by law a "Cultural Patrimony". The name derives from the Mayan language Q'ueqchi', which means red chilli. The dish is available with different meats, but the most authentic is with turkey.
© 2015, Eli Orozco. All rights reserved.
Tags: Baja Verapaz, Kak'ik


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Soft Power Goes Limp
Let me get this straight, because a small minority of the members of the House of Representatives believe the United States shouldn't join other first world countries in ensuring access to health care for it's citizens, America is less safe.
This "Epic battle," as these congressmen have described it, is costing $160 million per day and at least $1.6 billion in lost economic output just last week. President Obama could only watch from afar as China's president glad-handed at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Russia's Vladimir Putin is taking his turn on the stage as well, continuing to take advantage of his country's reemergence on the global stage. But yea, let's continue to argue about why an unemployed father of three with a preexisting condition should go broke if his ten year old needs her tonsils taken out.
At the exact moment when American global strength was already being doubted (Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan), and negotiations with one of the most dangerous countries on earth (Iran) are under way, the Tea Party has figured out a way to be more dangerous to the safety of the American people than the guys with guns and bombs trying to kill us.
Leaving aside the inexcusable cuts to the defense budget from the sequester and the fact that hundreds of thousands of Department of Defense employees are working without pay, the threat being posed is existential and one that will not be solved by simply reopening the government.
Joseph Nye Jr., former Dean of the Kennedy School at Harvard University, developed the concept of Soft Power in his 1990 book, Bound to Lead: The Changing Nature of American Power. Briefly, Nye is referring to one's ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, use force or give money as a means of persuasion. In the late '90s America's Soft Power was immense. It diminished greatly during the Bush years, but in the last 4+ years it has returned. This power is vital if you want to accomplish anything without having to shoot a gun. It's a subtle concept and one clearly lost on a goodly number of Tea Party members who may never have actually looked at a globe (not that there aren't democrats guilty of the same).
Skipping the Asia summit was a huge mistake, but an inevitable reality when you don't have advance people or most of a White House staff. Xi Jinping took full advantage of Obama's absence and while the Secretary of State may actually be able to pull off the clothes better than his boss, having the secretary is not an acceptable replacement for the commander in chief.
In the last month, President Obama has managed to keep American forces from engaging directly in the Syrian civil war, he's taken down a few more of the world's most wanted terrorists, continued the push for a negotiated settlement to the Israeli/Palestinian crisis, and perhaps most importantly for the future of humanity, started the process of actually disarming the Iranians. But none of that is enough.
Don't fret, no one is rushing to cut a deal with the Iranians, even if there seems to be more progress in those talks than the ones on Capitol Hill. There are more than enough reasons to be reluctant of any deal with the Iranians and even more to doubt Rouhani. Yet, there are three very simple reasons to believe that Obama views preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as vital to American national security:
1. Protecting Israel – any American president considers this a vital interest.
2. Iran getting a nuclear weapon will lead to them being the dominant power in the Middle East.
3. Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon will lead to other countries in the region trying to gain weapons and no one wants to turn the 1400 year old Sunni/Shia conflict into a nuclear one (just look how well the addition of nuclear weapons has worked out for the Hindu/Muslim conflict in Kashmir).
However, no deal will ever get signed if Iran (or Russia or China) believes America no longer has the strength to pose a military or diplomatic threat. The only way America regains it's standing is by something big happening domestically.
Although the latest path to get to a "Grand Bargain" has been laughably ludicrous, the possibility of cutting a deal is now necessary. When it was discussed last year it would have just been "grand" now it needs to happen – not just for domestic reasons, but for America's global standing. Only if America gets its house in order – something that will only happen if the Republican Party figures out it needs to elect responsible adults to federal office – will America's global power reemerge.
While their popularity plunges lower than hemorrhoids, the T-Bags bloviate and the country they claim to be strengthening, goes limp.