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By DENNIS RIORDAN
The Berctta Model 90 automatic pistol is a typical modern pocket handgun. Produced in Italy by Beretta, this blowback-operated arm fires the 7.65 mm. (.32 ACP) cartridge and has an eight-round magazine detached by pressing a catch on the left of the frame.
Special features of this pistol are its double-action lock mechanism with rebounding hammer, lightweight-alloy •frame, and stainless steel barrel. As in many other automatic pistols, the recoil spring surrounds the barrel, which is rigidly fastened to the frame. The hammer is exposed, and a manually-operated safety is on the upper left of the frame. When the safety is moved downward into fire position, a red warning dot on the frame is exposed. When pivoted upward on safe, the safety locks the hammer and slide. It can also be used as a manual slide lock to hold the slide open.
Due to its double-action lock mechanism and rebounding hammer, the Model 90 may be safely carried with the chamber loaded, hammer down, and safety disengaged. It can then be fired by simply pulling the trigger. This makes it possible to get the pistol into action quickly. Also, in the event of a misfire, additional blows on the firing pin can be given quickly by pulling the trigger.
The hammer is cocked automatically during firing. To make the pistol safe
ITo field-strip the Model 90, depress magazine catch (32), and withdraw and unload magazine. Disengage safety (38), and pull slide (4) fully to the rear to clear chamber. Replace magazine and draw slide rearward until it locks open. Grasp serrated fingerpieces of slide catch (17), and pull catch forward and up. Remove magazine.
3 For further disassembly, drive out firing pin retainer (6) to free firing pin (8) and spring (7). Depress extractor plunger (2) well into slide with ice pick or awl, pivot extractor (1) toward breech face and remove. Ease out plunger and spring (3).
2 Grasp slide firmly, pull fully rearward and lift rear end out of frame (19). Ease slide forward off barrel (21), and remove recoil spring (14). This is sufficient takedown for normal cleaning. Position tightest coil of recoil spring to rear during reassembly. Slide catch closes automatically as the slide moves over it.
for carrying with the hammer cocked and chamber loaded, it is necessary to engage the safety on "safe."
Another safety feature is provided by the extractor which serves as a loading indicator. When the chamber is loaded, the extractor projects from the slide and is easily seen and felt.
After the last round in the pistol is fired, the magazine follower pushes up the ejector which latches the slide open. This is a highly desirable feature.
The pistol has smooth, clean lines. This plus the black anodized finish on the frame, high-luster blue on the slide, and a satin-chrome finish on the trigger combine to give attractiveness.
Handling qualities are generally ex cellent. The weight is well distributed, and the checkered black Tenite plastic grips are shaped to fit the hand. Barrel length is 35/&", and overall length 6s/s". Weight unloaded is 19Vz ozs.
The fixed square-notch rear and square-blade front sights are well suited for a pocket pistol. Sighting is aided by a wide flat rib integral with the top of the slide. Fine serrations on the rib give a dull non-reflective surface.
Well designed, simple, and reliable, this high-quality pistol is an excellent pocket arm. (Text by Ludwig Olson) ■
4 Place left thumb against forward portion of ejector (27) so that its spring (26) cannot fly loose. Push rear of ejector to the right, levering forward end out of frame. On replacement, small hooked end of spring must seat into frame notch just forward of barrel flange (arrow). Remove barrel nut (20) with 15 mm. wrench to release barrel. Nylon inserts in barrel nut face toward frame in assembly. Remove right grip screw (10) and insert knife blade between the grips. Pry right grip (9) outward off positioning pin fixed to bottom of left grip (39). Engage safety, and remove left grip.
5 Insert a straightened paper clip through small hoJe in t'hp-of hammer strut (43), working through the frame tunnel provided. Release safety, pull trigger (29), and lower hammer (42) with thumb. Push out hammer pin (36) and lift out hammer. Push out sear pin (37) to release sear (40) and spring (41). Hold trigger depressed and insert small screv/driver between trigger bar (22) and spring (23). Lever the springt downward free of trigger bar. Then, pry the bar outward and off.
6 Push out trigger pin (30). Pivot trigger assembly forward, and remove from below. On replacement, small hooked end of trigger spring (28) must seat into frame tunnel (arrow). Drift out slide catch pin (18) to remove slide catch, spring (16), and plunger (15). To reassemble slide catch parts, start pin through frame and partially into catch. Position catch in take-down attitude, and install spring and plunger through hole in its forward end. Depress plunger with a thin punch inserted through the frame channel provided, and tap pin to fully seat it.
Parts Legend
1. Extractor
2. Extractor plunger
3. Extractor spring
4. Slide
5. Rear sight
6. Firing pin retainer
7. Firing pin spring
8. Firing pin
9. Right grip
11. Magazine bottom
12. Magazine follower
13. Magazine body
14. Recoil spring
15. Slide catch plunger
7 Cutaway shows relationship between parts. Pistol is cocked. Chamber is loaded, and safety disengaged. Parts are number keyed to parts legend.
16. Slide catch spring
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SPRINGFIELD — The end of Illinois lawmakers' spring session leaves Gov. Pat Quinn pursuing re-election in a position he wasn't seeking: Without the money he says is necessary to avoid deep budget cuts, teacher layoffs and higher property taxes, but not having to sign off on an income tax increase before the November vote.
The situation, with Democrats likely to seek new revenues after the election, sets up a summer of tough campaigning between Quinn and Republican Bruce Rauner in a race that is expected to be one of the most expensive and competitive nationwide.
Quinn has openly advocated for an extension of the state's 2011 temporary tax hike, which cost a typical taxpayer more than $1,000 this year. But with the election and voters in mind, fellow Democrats adjourned with an alternative budget after coming up well short of the votes needed to back a tax increase, despite the governor's personal appeals to them.
On one hand, Quinn can claim he has been upfront with voters, laying out the state's dire financial situation even if it meant embracing a politically unpopular idea, while Rauner has remained mum about details of what he wants to do if the tax rolls back in January and leaves a roughly $1.8 billion revenue hole.
On the other hand, Quinn faces voters who know he's likely to quickly push for the tax hike after the vote. And he wasn't able to sway his own party on his agenda, showing a lack of Democratic unity behind him and the persistent challenge he has in influencing lawmakers in Springfield.
"He did put himself out on a limb, politically," said Christopher Mooney, director of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. "Now he basically gets the blame and none of the benefit."
No help from budget
House Speaker Michael Madigan acknowledged last week as lawmakers debated a budget that Democrats did not give Quinn what he wanted in the midst of a steep re-election challenge. But he suggested the tax question will define the election campaign in the months ahead, with Quinn in favor and Rauner against.
"My expectation is you'll have a clear line of division going into the election," he told reporters. "People can make their choice."
Rauner and other Republicans have vowed to fight any tax increase. The Winnetka venture capitalist has accused Quinn of "playing political games" on the tax and released robocalls in Democratic lawmakers' districts pushing opposition to the tax extension.
"This phony budget is an unsurprising, yet tragic, conclusion to five years of failure under Pat Quinn," Rauner said in a statement.
But he has yet to release details of his own spending plan, saying only that it is coming "soon."
The Quinn campaign has seized on that, counting up the number of days Rauner has gone without releasing a budget, starting from the time he announced an exploratory committee last year. A recent Quinn video ad pokes fun at the idea, saying in that same amount of time, humans could travel to Mars and back.
'Honest choice'
Quinn's office has defended his push for the extension as the "honest choice." His aides note how he met with lawmakers numerous times on the issue, and Madigan called a special meeting of the House Democratic caucus so Quinn could make his best case. Ultimately, fewer than half of the House's 71 Democrats supported the measure.
"He doesn't make decisions on the basis of how it impacts him politically," Quinn spokeswoman Brooke Anderson said of the governor. "He wanted to do the right thing, regardless of the political (impact)."
Quinn will go before voters having accomplished few priority items outlined in a budget speech earlier this year: Despite Democratic supermajorities in both chambers, the Legislature didn't approve Quinn's idea to offer all Illinois homeowners a $500 property tax refund or reduce a filing fee for a limited liability corporation from $500 to $39. Nor has it yet increased the state's minimum wage, a big priority for Quinn and state Democrats in parallel with a national push by the party.
No on same page
"The governor has not been able to get everyone on the same page," said Jonathan Jackson at Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. "Once again the Democrats have failed to get done what all three of their major leaders contend is a matter of very high party and governmental importance."
But even Democrats who bucked Quinn on the tax issue praised him for pushing it.
"If there's one thing you can say, it's he in general does what he believes is right," said Rep. Jerry Costello, a Smithton Democrat.

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Today is a historic day for FCoin. We have just released the FCoin Basic Regulations (equivalent to the Basic Law). The community's first referendum has also been successfully completed, and the results of the referendum on behalf of the community members will be fulfilled.
This referendum brought two major changes to FCoin:
1. FT stops additional issuance, the total circulation of FT will no longer increase, and the deflation mode is activated by repurchase. In other words, the FCoin 1.0 era marked by "Trans-Fee Mining" has completed its historical mission (FT issue) and officially ended.
2. FCoin main board A will start a new mechanism: as long as lock a certain number of FTs, the user can enjoy the trans-fee free treatment.
In accordance with the principles of the FCoin Basic Regulations and the results of the initial referendum, we will complete the following work in the near future:
1.Complete and publicize the destruction of the remaining unissued FT.
2.Complete the delivery of all FT warrants and withdraw the FT warrants from the market.
3.In principle, we will complete the resumption of the FT-related trading pair within 24 hours of the end of the referendum and after the completion of the above two tasks. The specific resumption time is subject to the future announcement.
4.As of the end of the referendum, the previous trans-fee refund will remain unchanged (based on the price of the FT related trading pairs before the suspension), and then, all the trans-fee refund will be stopped (including all return plans based on FT issuance).
5.The trans-fee adjustment mechanism of Main Board A shall be subject to the subsequent announcement.
6.In accordance with the principles of the FCoin Basic Regulations, we plan to establish an FCoin mechanism and an announcement cleanup team. The team untied and improved the current FCoin mechanisms and standardized the release of various mechanisms in the future, and made a unified interpretation.
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Zoey Deutch flashes a big smile alongside her Set It Up co-star Glen Powell while attending the premiere of Amazon's latest film Last Flag Flying held at the DGA Theater on Thursday (November 1) in Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old actress and the 29-year-old actor stepped out to support the stars of the flick Steve Carell, who was accompanied by his wife Nancy, Laurence Fishburne, J. Quinton Johnson, Deanna Reed-Foster, Cicely Tyson, producer Ginger Sledge, and director-writer Richard Linklater.
Also in attendance to show his support was Blake Jenner.
Last Flag Flying (Synopsis): Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War.
FYI: Zoey, Glen and Blake were all in Linklater's movie Everybody Wants Some.
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It's not uncommon that we'll have a customer come in and show us a key fob that their grandchild crafted for them at camp or a wallet they made in their youth. Leathercraft is a tangible memory of time spent at summer camp.
If you are involved in planning a summer program (or know someone who is), it's not too late to include leathercraft to provide a unique experience that campers can cherish. Contact your local Tandy Leather location to find out more about setting up your space for leatherworking and how to train your counselors to teach the craft.
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Although parents and adults need to help a little with the pancake kitchen, this is mostly the kids domain!
Blazing Swan 2014 saw the kids have a blast cooking up mountains of sugary, lemony pancakes and handing them around to the hungry and scruffy hordes who came up for one of the only breakfast camps at Blaze..
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So, it's conclusive: brain training games don't work.
As someone who took part in the study, playing the BBC's actively mind-numbing "brain training" games, I can honestly say that I'm a little frustrated with this result. I suppose I did want to hear that they worked, at least to some extent. But I can't argue with the application of science to the over-hyped claims of this industry.
I've also been using Posit Science's "Brain Fitness Program" software for some time. It's quite enjoyable and staged in a way that certainly makes you feel like you are making progress. It's really an entirely different animal to the games in the BBC study, and I'm not sure what the implications of that are. Perhaps there need to be wider studies, taking in more types of software, in order to really call this one.
Anyway, why did the BBC have games designed specifically for this study? It would have been rather more entertaining if they had used the commercially-available software and rubbished that in their programme. Or was this yet another case of the BBC running scared from potential law suits.
I liked the section of the programme about activities that can actually boost cognitive function. Good old-fashioned exercise raised its ugly head again. Looks like there's no escaping that one. Also, listening to music, be it Mozart or Blur, prior to undertaking cognitive tasks, can have a measurable positive effect.
It's good to know that many of the facets of ordinary everyday life, can have a beneficial effect on one's brain power; but I suspect that's not what most of us are really after when we play these games. We're really trying to find ways of being smarter than the average bear, in order to get ahead in life and work. Personally, I'm just really interested in brains, and the idea of being able to experiment and play with my own (while leaving it in situ) appeals to me.
I won't be ditching the brain training anytime soon. I'll just be looking for better designed and more interesting products. I'll also be looking much more closely to see how rigorously the products have been scientifically tested.
I've also taken up a musical instrument, and I know that's doing something because practising makes my head hurt.
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A list of locations in the Future Century that the 13th Gundam fights take place, listed in alphabetical order.
Guyana Highlands
A mountainous region along the northern coast of South America, in what was once the nation of Guyana. This was where the young Domon Kasshu trained under Master Asia, and he returns here to prepare himself for the tournament's League Finals.
A city in Neo Turkey, where Rain Mikamura is reunited with her college sweetheart Saette Gyuzelle and Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-052NT Minaret Gundam.
A city in Neo Japan, from which Domon Kasshu is taken back to the Neo Japan space colony for evaluation.
Lantau Island
An island adjacent to Neo Hong Kong, which serves as the battlefield for the Battle Royale which culminates the 13th Gundam Fight.
A city and former capital of Neo England, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-003NEL John Bull Gundam.
Neo China
The nation corresponding to modern-day China, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-011NC Dragon Gundam.
Neo Egypt
The nation corresponding to modern-day Egypt, where Domon Kasshu and Sai Saici battle the revived GF4-001NE Pharaoh Gundam IV.
Neo Hong Kong
The nation which triumphed in the 12th Gundam Fight, and now hosts the League Finals of the 13th tournament. A number of dedicated fighting rings have been set up across Neo Hong Kong for this event, including one atop Victoria Peak, one on Queens Road East, and a floating platform in the middle of Hong Kong's famously scenic harbor.
Neo Japan Space Colony
The space colony associated with the terrestrial nation of Neo Japan. Like most of Earth's elites, the ruling classes of Neo Japan have relocated to this space colony, which now serves as the nation's capital. Its whimsical shape is an homage to the islands which make up Japan itself.
Neo Mexico
The nation corresponding to modern-day Mexico, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-049NM Tequila Gundam.
New York City
A city in Neo America, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-006NA Gundam Maxter.
Niagara Falls
A popular tourist destination at the borders of Neo Canada, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-037NCA Lumber Gundam.
A city and former capital of Neo France, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-009NF Gundam Rose.
A city and the former capital of Neo Italy, where Domon Kasshu descends to Earth on the eve of the Gundam Fight and battles the GF13-055NI Neros Gundam.
A district of Neo Japan's city of Tokyo. Domon Kasshu and his former teacher Master Asia, come to Shinjuku's aid when it's besieged by the legions of the Dark Army.
Siberian Plateau
A cold, desolate region of Neo Russia, where Domon Kasshu battles the GF13-013NR Bolt Gundam.


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Trying to figure out how to choose between colleges? You are not alone!
Many of us, when we apply to school, apply to a bunch of different ones hoping that we'll get an acceptance letter from just one. But what happens when more than one get back to you? You didn't prepare for this! How do you choose?!
Well today Steven from MyCollegeAdventures is here to help you choose between colleges! Without further ado, here's Steven!
Choosing between colleges is like choosing between your favorite ice cream flavors. All the flavors look so enticing: vanilla, moose tracks (my personal fav), mint chocolate chip, and strawberry. But you can only choose one. Choosing between your list of colleges is just as hard. Luckily, here are 9 tips to help make your decision a bit easier.
1: Does it have your interests?
This seems like a no brainer, and although the tips aren't listed in order of importance, this has to be the most important. Don't even think about going to a college if it doesn't have what you're studying. The more passionate you are about what you're studying, the more likely you are to succeed. I guess if you're undecided or still a bit clueless about your future (which is absolutely fine by the way), then this won't be a huge factor to consider. Your interests are bound to change as you grow, but your goals in life usually stay the same. So if you're a bit clueless on your interests right now, don't sweat it, but take the time to sit down and write about your life goals. If you can focus on those big goals, you can use them to guide you through your journey of life.
2: Does it adhere to your values?
Choose a college that reflects on you and your values. All of our values will differ, but make sure you know which ones are the most important to you. Look to see if the college aligns with your religious affiliation, and if the educational approach is something you agree with.
Just remember: this decision is about YOU.
3: Will it break the bank?
If you didn't know this yet, college is expensive. According to collegedata.com, the average cost for college per year is $24,061. That's quite a lump of change and don't forget, this number varies depending on the type of college (private, public, community), your major, if you're in state or out of state… the list goes on.
For the few that don't have to worry about money, awesome! Pick the best college for yourself. For the many of us that do, look at the price tag and see if you can get it down. Apply for all the scholarships and financial aid that you are eligible for. Don't just look at the ones provided by your school! There are many scholarship search websites, you just have to do a bit of digging. The last thing to keep in mind is the VALUE of your education. Ask yourself what you are paying for. Is it the education? The place? The experience? Then ask yourself if X amount of money is worth paying for these factors.
4: Will this lead to new opportunities?
Don't look at your college education as an end goal. Instead, look at it as a "means-to-an-end" goal. If your ultimate goal is just to graduate college, then you have no plan to develop and grow yourself in the future.
Pick out a college that will offer you plenty of opportunities to explore your interests. Often times, colleges are well known for certain programs: journalism, engineering, music, science etc., so pick a school that aligns their strengths with your interests, values and goals, so after you graduate, you have plenty of opportunities to build your future.
5: Can I apply to a school, instead of a university?
If this doesn't make any sense to you, it's quite alright. I didn't figure it out until most deadlines were just a few nights away. Each university (eg. Indiana University, University of California – Davis) has specific schools within them (eg. Kelley School of Business, UC Davis School of Medicine).
When you apply, try to research these specific schools and apply to them during your application process to the university. Otherwise you will usually be put into the usual College of Arts and Sciences, where most freshman go and have to reapply to these specific schools after your first few years in college. Many times, the rankings of the specific schools far outrank the actual universities. For example Indiana University is ranked around 70th among US universities, but the Kelley School of Business is consistently Top 10. So even though you might be in a top 100 university, you're in a top 10 program, which adds a lot of value to your education.
6: Does the school have a community/environment you enjoy?
If there's one thing for sure, college students have a lot of pride in their school. So wherever you end up, be prepared to be in this amazing cultural experience. But each community and environment is different across campuses. Some of them are very sports heavy, others have a focus on art. You just have to decide which of these environments that you enjoy the most and will thrive in.
7: Do you love the campus, or can you learn to love it?
When I was applying, I was applying all over the country so I really didn't have to time or money to visit all of them. However, I did as much online research as I can on each campus to make sure I love them, or can learn to love. I scourged all the YouTube videos I can find of the universities and Google Imaged them at least 10 times each.
Here's the problem: every university is beautiful in its own way and I fell in love with all of them. But the actual place is always much better than the pictures. If you have the chance, go visit at least your dream school. Otherwise, don't worry too much about the campus, they are all beautiful in their own way, sometimes it might just take longer to find it. Me? I fall in love with Indiana University every day I walk back and forth to my classes just admiring the buildings, the trees and their squirrels. Even if you don't absolutely love your campus at first sight, you'll be sure to slowly fall in love with it if you give it time.
8: Am I paying too much attention to stats?
Please. Please do not do this to yourself. Do not let your friends, family, and most of all you, stress yourself out about rankings and going to a top notch school. You are going to college for YOU. Not for anyone else. Of course, if you get in, great! But seriously don't sweat over it. Get in a program that will challenge and shape you, but also allows room for success and growth. Many of the students going to these top schools end up dropping out because they weren't ready for that challenge. And where do they end up? Back to the schools that "weren't good enough for them." Don't fall into this trap. Although stats are important, do not use this as your only deciding factor for college.
9: Am I objective and open-minded about this?
I'll keep this one short and easy because it is really important. Be objective and open-minded. If you don't let people in to help you, or see every moment as an opportunity, you'll never know where you could be. Listen to those who have already been through this experience and talk to those who are currently experiencing it now. College is going to be one of the most important, transitional times of your life. Don't blow it because you were closed-minded and lost all your opportunities.


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Active Shooter killings are a tragic, unpredictable reality. And one that's becoming more common.
Since 2006, the U.S. has averaged an active shooter event with 4 or more deaths every 2.9 months.
Even though the number of Active Shooter events has been increasing, your odds of being involved in one are still very slim. But just like fire drills and earthquake preparedness, making a plan in advance can make all the difference.
If you do find yourself in the middle of a senseless attack, the "why" doesn't matter.
What matters is surviving!
On average, 20 mass shootings take place in the U.S. every year.
Killers usually choose their victims at random. They look for easy targets. So the harder you are to see, or to hit, the safer you are.
When an attack starts, if you can find a way out of the location, do so.
If you can stay calm and think clearly, even in the middle of a life-anddeath event, you improve your chances of making it out.
Visualize your movements in advance.
Use cover — something that will stop a bullet — and concealment — something that at least keeps you out of sight
Use any available means to get out, including emergency exits or windows. Most restaurants and retail locations will also have exits in the back, through kitchens or stock rooms
Even in the best cases, police are minutes, not seconds, away. You must take action to protect yourself.
If you can help others without putting yourself in unnecessary danger, do so.
If you can't move safely to an exit, get to a room or a confined area you can lock down. Then secure the location.
Secure your location.
Drywall won't stop a bullet, but there are steps to take to stay safe. Lock or barricade the doors, turn off the lights, move away from any windows, and silence your cell phone.
A modern emergency bag can include a first aid kit, gloves, emergency plans for the building, and casualty cards to alert first responders to any wounded victims
Law enforcement's first responsibility when entering an active shooter situation is to stop the suspect, not to render aid to the victims. Medical teams will enter the scene as soon as the suspect is no longer a threat or is confirmed in another location. Silence any cell phones, and remain quiet. Do not alert the shooter to your presence. (cell phone text message tone sounds) (door handle rattles, audible gasps from hidden students)
If you cannot escape the location, and you can't shelter in place, you may have to defend yourself as a last resort
Almost anything can be turned into a improvised weapon. Look for something that can disrupt the shooter's ability to see, breathe, or control their weapon.
When law enforcement arrives, they are going to be in a heightened state of readiness and awareness, looking for any aggressive movements. So keep your hands visible, and follow any commands you are given.
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The Year In Kicks! The Five Best Sneakers Of 2016
Every year we see a progression in the world of sneakers. 2016 was no different, boasting a broad range of eye-catching collaborations, cool colors schemes and festive designs for all the seasons throughout the year.
Well as we get closer to the end of the year, we take a look back at some of our favorite kicks of the year. Today we take a look back at our selections for The Five Best Sneakers of 2016. From outstanding attention to detail to clean, custom looking designs, the world of sneakers has certainly grown and continues to do so moving into 2017.
adidas Reflective UltraBOOST Uncaged
The good folks over at Three Stripes again changed the game in footwear. Their UltraBOOST has become a staple for sneakerheads across the globe, but adidas put a new twist on the design, adding the Uncaged silhouette. The adidas Reflective Pack features a clean white and gray rendition of the Uncaged design which offers next level comfort and eye-catching appeal that was unrivaled all year long. Adidas once again reigns supreme in the world of footwear, and for all the right reasons!
Reebok's "Black Braid" Question Mid
This year marked a big one for Reebok as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of Allen Iverson's iconic signature shoe, the Question Mid. The design was brought back in 20 excellent renditions, one of which stands out above the rest. The "Black Braid" Question Mid was a special collaboration with Reebok and Hall Of Fame, putting a premium touch on the kicks, featuring some bold attention to detail and a clean color scheme in the process. These are certainly one of the most brilliant kicks of the year, and definitely from Reebok's 20th-anniversary celebration.
The adidas Yeezy Boost 350 Low V2
What more can we possibly say about these? Each color scheme that has dropped this year was snatched up quickly and then resold for quite a profit. We've seen more than a few versions of the Yeezy Boost 350 Low this year, but the V2 certainly had sneakerheads losing their collective minds throughout all the seasons. These are a must have for any collection, if you can get them. Adidas reshaped sneakers and the way we go about getting them in 2016, what will 2017 have in store?
The Reebok x Kendrick Lamar Classic Leather
The good folks over at Reebok put a brilliant twist on their Classic Leather low tops, pairing up with Kendrick Lamar again in the process. The Reebok x Kendrick Lamar Classic Leather is the third installment, and certainly the most eye-catching. The unique construction boasts a premium touch throughout, while unique details make for one of the most eye-catching and iconic kicks of the year. Reebok also released the Perfect Split pack with Kendrick, adding more unique details to the classic design along the way.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low "Varsity Red"
The Jordan Brand stay dropping classics, and this design was a must have! The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low "Varsity Red" maintains all of the classic details from the high top version, all while rocking a nice, bold, bright color scheme in the process. The Jordan 11 Retro is a legend no matter how you cut it and were certainly one of the cleanest designs of the year!


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Mehmet GunyeliTitle Words of Love #6
Year 2008
Print Laser, metalic print
Paper size 100 x 135 cm
Price On request
Edition of no 2/5
Print provenance Artist
Markings Signed and numbered by the artist on the verso
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Artist Biography
Born in Istanbul. After finishing Saint Joseph High School, Mehmet Gunyeli studied Political Science. He started taking photograph in the 1980s. He has had many solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. He has received several awards. He completed his photograph project "The Colors of Earth". Günyeli is known as being against cultural globalization. In recent years, he has focused on contemporary and conceptual themes. He has two photography books: Viva Cuba Libre (2004, Istanbul) and India (Istanbul, 2006). In 2008 Günyeli was invited to the Prix Pictet Photography Project. His photographs can be seen in the collections of the Istanbul Modern Museum and the Elgiz Contemporary Art Museum in Istanbul.
2010, The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston will include 3 photos of the Dervishes series by Mehmet Gunyeli to the museum private collection.
Artist published in EYEMAZING
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Build a Website with Flexibility for the Future
In this ever-changing digital landscape, technology and trends seem to advance daily and websites need the ability to adapt. In order to stay relevant, and to have a site that visitors enjoy using, it is important to consider how your website will accommodate future growth. Can it expand with your organization? Can it integrate with new software? Can the design be refreshed at a later time for a more modern look?
These factors, along with many others, are important to consider when choosing a new platform for your site's development. They are also one of the (countless) reasons we choose to develop our client websites on open-source platforms like Drupal and WordPress. The freedom, scalability, and flexibility of open-source content management systems (CMS) allow us to develop custom websites that our clients can rely upon for years to come. A perfect example of this is the Greater Victoria School District (GVSD).
We originally designed and developed the District's main site, along with 47 school sites, using our custom implementation of WordPress in 2012. The features and functionality of these sites have supported the District, its schools, and its various users successfully for many years, however, last summer it was time for a facelift.
GVSD felt that while the original design of the main district site had suited their needs, they wanted to bring in more modern design trends. However, they did not want (or need) to invest the time and money to completely redevelop their site—they were happy with the backend and the site's original sitemap—they just wanted an updated look.
GVSD's Former Site Design
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The flexibility of our custom implementation of WordPress allowed us to apply new designs to the site without compromising its foundation. Our front-end development team simply incorporated the new designs as a new theme in the CMS, using the original theme we developed for the site as a starting point, and kept the back-end functionality of the site the same—negating the need to completely rebuild the site from scratch. This flexibility allowed us to transform the site quickly. It only required a two-month turnaround from start to finish and didn't cause any downtime to the site's end users, allowing GVSD to launch their site's makeover just in time for the new school year.
A website's ability to grow with an organization and adapt to new technology is an important consideration when developing a new website. Setting up your site on a flexible, open-source platform with our custom implementation will give you the freedom to update the site in the future without starting from square one—creating long-term efficiencies that will give you confidence in your investment.
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We are YMC Process Technologies (formerly LEWA Bioprocess Technologies Group), and we create advanced bio/pharmaceutical purification platforms. Our systems are award winning for their innovative design meeting the imagination of industry leaders today. Our deep expertise in fluid dynamics, combined with YMC's industry-leading column and resin technology, allows us to provide precise batch to continuous processing solutions with the perfect balance of accuracy, repeatability and precision. Our design, fabrication and automation services assure single point, vertical supply benefits getting you exactly what you want.
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In the Marvel Universe, costume clad champions regularly step in to foil the schemes of both super villains and non-powered criminals. While the vigilantes can usually view the world in black in white, the police departments of the Marvel U have no such luxury. Their job is to enforce the law, so how do they look at the so called heroes who take it upon themselves to do their job and go after law breakers even though they aren't duly appointed law enforcement officers? Or what about the "heroes" who take things too far? The ones who break the law in pursuit of what they believe is the greater good?
During the events of "Shadowland," the New York City Police Department will have their hands full dealing with problems caused by costumed heroes as Daredevil and his private army, the secret society of ninja assassins known as the Hand, step up their war on crime in the Hell's Kitchen area. As part of that newly aggressive stance, Daredevil and his forces are willing to go to war with anybody that stands in their way; villains, criminal gangs, heroes and even cops.
To help our readers understand how the New York Police Department view the powder keg that is "Shadowland" CBR News kicks off a new multi-part series we call THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS. In each installment, we'll check in with a member of the creative and editorial teams behind the various "Shadowland" books for "in character" intelligence profiles on the major players of the event storyline. Today, "Shadowland" editor Stephen Wacker provides us with veteran NYPD detective Richard McClusky's reports on Daredevil, The White Tiger, Black Tarantula, Elektra and the Punisher.
Wanted For: In the past, Daredevil has been a highly visible vigilante...but he's far more visible now. Criminals are disappearing off the streets of Hell's Kitchen, and they're not being given over to us. Subject has been charged with obstruction of justice and is suspected of unlawful imprisonment. More serious charges could be levied based on the outcome of an investigation. Currently in the area of Hell's Kitchen, there is no law - there is only Daredevil's brand of "justice."
Known Associates: Various eyewitnesses and CIs report that Daredevil has been seen in the company of the White Tiger and the Black Tarantula. They are believe to be his most trusted confidants. Subject also has a long history with the assassin known as Elektra and the lawyer Foggy Nelson. It's also believed that Daredevil has a relationship with the vigilantes Luke Cage and Iron Fist, who have recently been spotted in the Hell's Kitchen area
Threat Level: Subject is a highly trained hand to hand combatant and is likely to be in the company of members of the Hand assassin cult. It is also the opinion of some of my colleagues that Daredevil possess heightened and perhaps superhuman senses. So if the subject is spotted, do not engage directly! Hold back and call for S.W.A.T. or the NYPD's Code Blue unit.
Word on the Street: CIs in the Hell's Kitchen area have reported that Daredevil and his associates have begun hunting for his old adversary, the costumed assassin known as Bullseye. We also have unconfirmed reports that Hand ninja are snatching people and pulling them down into the sewer tunnels beneath the Hell's Kitchen streets
Wanted For: Subject is one of the newer vigilantes in the New York area, so we have limited intelligence on her. It's currently unclear what connection this White Tiger has to any of the previous people who have held the identity. It should be noted though that the first White Tiger, AKA Hector Ayala,was shot and killed while trying to escape from his trial for murder and his attorney in that trial was Matt Murdock, who is widely believed to be Daredevil.
One thing is clear, though - the current White Tiger is one of Daredevil's most trusted associates. She is wanted for aiding and abetting and questioning for information on any other illegal activities that Daredevil and his associates are engaging in
Known Associates: The White Tiger is a trusted confidant of Daredevil and has been spotted associating with a number of his other allies, particularly Black Tarantula. Subject has also been spotted in the company of several other New York based vigilantes, including Spider-Man.
Threat Level: Just like Daredevil, the White Tiger is a very dangerous hand to hand combatant and is likely to be accompanied by several Hand members. It is also unclear whether or not she has any superhuman abilities, but unconfirmed reports suggest she's in possession of an amulet with supernatural properties. Personally, this detective thinks those reports are ludicrous, but still - do not engage directly! Call for back up!
Word on the Street: Since the White Tiger is one of Daredevil's inner circle it's almost certain that whatever he knows, she knows. If the White Tiger can be brought into custody and convinced to talk she would be a valuable source of intelligence about what exactly is going on inside the walls of Daredevil and the hand's recently constructed Shadowland fortress.
Wanted For: Subject had a long history as an assassin and an organized crime figure, but he served his time at Ryker's Island and was even released early for good behavior. Since his release, the Tarantula has acted as a vigilante and has often been seen in the company of Daredevil. It was starting to look like his relationship with Daredevil might be reforming the Black Tarantula, but then Daredevil began his association with the Hand. Now it's starting to look like the Black Tarantula has moved from being a criminal to punishing them in dangerous and illegal ways. Nothing we can prove yet, though. Still, the subject should be brought in for aiding and abetting Daredevil in his various activities.
Known Associates: The Black Tarantula, of course, has close ties to Daredevil and White Tiger and often serves as Daredevil's sergeant at arms in the Hand. If you look up and see the Hand flying over the rooftops of Hell's Kitchen, chances are he's the guy out in front of them.
Threat Level: Like his associates, the Black Tarantula is a dangerous hand to hand combatant. On top of that, he possesses several superhuman abilities that make him the most dangerous of Daredevil's accomplices. Especially in a face-to-face confrontation. Like Wolverine of the Avengers and the X-Men the Tarantula is a super fast healer. He also has superhuman strength and perhaps other enhanced physical abilities as well. Do not engage directly! Contact the Code Blue Unit immediately!
Word on the Street: With his powers and skills, the subject is capable of doing a lot of damage, but I've got unconfirmed reports that's he has been able to do some good as well. The Black Tarantula is also believed to possess the ability to heal others, and I've also heard from several sources that when Tarantula attacks organized crime outfits, he makes off with any money that he finds. Several hours later, large sums of money mysteriously show up in the collection boxes of local charities. Could we have a Robin Hood on our hands?
Wanted For: Elektra is wanted by federal and law enforcement agencies around the world for a number of murders. She's also wanted for questioning in dozens of unsolved political murders. She is believed to have close ties with a number of intelligence and government agencies, so there's probably no way to account for all the crimes she's committed.
Known Associates: Elektra is a known associate of Daredevil. She interfered in an FBI operation to aid him, and at one time she was the chief enforcer for Wilson Fisk's organization. Interpol reports also link her to Izo, the same blind "ninja master" that Daredevil was seen associating with just before he took control of the Hand
Threat Level: Subject is a highly accomplished assassin and widely believed to be one of the most dangerous women on the planet. If cornered, DO NOT ENGAGE! CALL THE AVENGERS IMMEDIATELY!
Word on the Street: Interpol reports that at one time, Elektra was believed to be in control of the Hand. Given her past connections to Daredevil and the Hand, you can bet she's on her way to Hell's Kitchen, if she's not already there...
Wanted For: Is there any way of calculating the exact number of murders the Subject has committed? Still, at least with the Punisher you knew he had a code against hurting cops. Who knows if the same can still be said of Daredevil?
Known Associates: None. Subject is a loner, but the few eyewitness accounts we've been able to obtain of his actions seem to suggest that the Punisher was communicating with and receiving intelligence from an offsite individual
Threat Level: Currently, none. Subject is believed to have been killed by operatives of Norman Osborn's H.A.M.M.E.R. agency. Here's where things get weird, though! Several CIs, the kind that usually turn their payoff money into booze, have reported seeing some kind of Frankenstein-style monster wearing the Punisher's signature shirt. If these reports are true, exercise extreme caution! Who knows what a monstrous version of the Punisher is capable of?
Word on the Street: We need to get some reliable intelligence on this guy, because in addition to the reports about the "FrankenCastle" monster, I'm also hearing chatter that the Punisher is alive and well and planning to enter Hell's Kitchen.
The Punisher and Daredevil have long been adversaries, but Daredevil being a good guy has kept the Subject from targeting him. Daredevil's not exactly a good guy these days, though, so maybe the Punisher is finally going to try and take him out...


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Landscape in the Mist (1988)
Review #1,220
Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos
Cast: Michalis Zeke, Tania Palaiologou, Stratos Tzortzoglou
Plot: Road movie about two children searching for their father who is supposed to live in Germany. Their obsession for this father figure will take them to the boundaries between childhood and adolescence.
Genre: Drama
Awards: Won Silver Lion and FIPRESCI Prize (Venice). Won Interfilm Award (Berlin).
Runtime: 127min
Rating: PG for some mature themes.
Source: Greek Film Center
IN RETROSPECT (Spoilers: NO)
"Who am I? I'm a snail slithering away into nothingness... I don't know where I'm going. Once I thought I knew."
As far as the works of Theo Angelopoulos are concerned, Landscape in the Mist is not just one of his finest, but possibly one of his most accessible. It comes with its arthouse tag, but in all honesty, it is not at all 'frustrating' to watch, if that is your worry. It is deliberately-paced but promises a visually rewarding experience with an emotional story at its core.
Clocking at just two hours (many of his films run for nearly 3 or 4 hours), the Venice Silver Lion winner is structurally freewheeling as its child characters journey across a multitude of Greek landscapes, both urban and rural, with one aim in mind: to find their missing father in Germany.
Part of the reason Angelopoulos' film is more appealing than expected is its focus on Alexandre and Voula. The child actors Michalis Zeke and Tania Palaiologou respectively give superb displays, with the director's capture of the innocence of early youth transiting into a darker, more mature territory particularly haunting. Yet there is enough subtlety for the story to work implicitly, as a soft counterpoint to the harsh landscapes.
Along the way, the children are acquainted with a host of strangers, many of whom are affected by socioeconomic concerns, with some even harbouring ill intentions. Everyone's circumstance is dire, but the children remain most hopeful, even if their optimism foreshadows a deeper tragedy.
Angelopoulos' use of location shooting is brilliant, almost Antonioni-esque in the framing of the human form against big, harrowing, even ghastly, buildings and machines ala Red Desert (1964). He also shows us heart-achingly beautiful if sorrowful images, often in long takes, of Greek towns in winter, of retired and lonely cargo trains that can move no more. He also plays with elements of magical realism and symbolism in a few bizarre set-pieces involving a horse, and a large, detached hand made of stone.
The cumulative effect is not just poetic and elegiac, but also nostalgic of the not-so-distant past yet foreboding of the very-current now. Greece is in crisis, but perhaps they had been so for decades. Angelopoulos takes the story of two kids getting away from doom and gloom, in search for meaning to their existence, and we are compelled to follow them – isn't that a cinema of escapism?
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Greek arthouse master Angelopoulos serves us one astonishing scene after another in this deliberately-paced elegiac road movie that also works as a powerful time capsule of late 1980s Greece ~ 4.5*/A [ Dir. Theodoros Angelopoulos | 1988 | Greece | Drama | 127 mins | PG ] LANDSCAPE IN THE MIST / © Greek Film Center #landscapeinthemist #theodorosangelopoulos #angelopoulos #greek #greece #greekcinema #1980s #elegy #roadmovie #journey #comingofage #mist #landscape #worldcinema #arthouse


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Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a telephone survey about the needs of seniors, conducted by Honolulu's Elderly Affairs Division.
My responses were spontaneous, and after thinking about it a little more, I wouldn't respond any differently. But I did think of more things I wish I could have said, so I decided to share my thoughts with you.
Here are the top three challenges that I think seniors face today:
Affordable housing. Oahu is addressing the lack of affordable housing, but we need even more affordable housing units that are built with seniors in mind – such as wider elevators, hallways, and doorways; walk-in showers; and clear signage in buildings.
I also think we need to change our expectations for senior living. One idea is to create ohana apartments, modeled on university dormitories. Two or three seniors or senior couples could live together in multi-bedroom units with a shared kitchen and living room. This could strengthen friendships, reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, and foster relationships where seniors give and receive care.
Affordable healthcare. In the two years I've worked in healthcare administration, I've seen big increases in co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles. Some clients have a co-pay of $40 or $45 per office visit (my own copayment is $50). We need more resources in place to help make healthcare affordable. I am strongly opposed to making our tax code more complicated; but, working with the tax system we have today, we could create a tax credit for healthcare providers who waive copayments for low-income seniors.
At some point, we simply need more reasonable limits on annual healthcare premium and copayment increases. The limits could be tied to the rate of inflation or Medicare benefits. In 2018, Affordable Care Act (ACA) rates increased by 19.8% for HMSA members and 24.1% for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii members, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. In comparison, consumer prices rose 2.7% over the twelve months from August 2017 to August 2018, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mobility and transportation issues. Hawaii has a variety of services to help seniors with mobility and transportation issues, from TheHandi-Van and Uber rides, to Meals on Wheels and Project DANA, which provide services to the homebound.
I think we can do more a little more. We can encourage more healthcare providers to offer home visits for seniors. We can create a "technology in the home" program to help seniors set up computers, tablets, or phones for web conferencing.
And in the next 20 years? I think the biggest challenge will be keeping physically and mentally active. We need to keep fit, work longer, and volunteer more. There are so many ways to be active in the community, and we need better ways to share those opportunities with people of all ages.
For example, I recently learned about Senior Corps RSVP, a network for seniors who want to volunteer in the community. At the Hawaii Seniors' Fair, I learned about a foster grandparents program to mentor children with special needs in schools. Volunteerism and maintaining strong connections to the community can help keep us healthy – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
What challenges do you or the seniors in your life face today? How do you envision your life in 20 years?
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Slim in 6 Diet Plan
Slim in 6 is a diet plan marketed by a company called Beachbody. The plan consists of a weight-reduction program geared to reshape your body within six weeks. The diet combines nutritional adjustment with cardio and resistance exercises. You should consult your physician before embarking on Slim in 6 or any other diet plan.
Debbie Siebers created the Slim in 6 diet plan. According to Beachbody, Siebers is a member of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and has been working in the fitness industry for more than 20 years. Siebers joined Beachbody in 1999 with the launch of her "Thin Thighs Guaranteed!" video. She has also worked as a trainer at Meridian Sports Club, Powerhouse Gym and Crunch.
According to Beachbody, the plan offers three simple workout DVDs. The first is called "Start it Up," and involves a 36-minute workout aimed to burn calories and tone your body. The second is called "Ramp it Up." This workout last for 57 minutes, and Beachbody claims it will help you accelerate calorie burn. The third workout is called "Burn it Up." This 64-minute workout is aimed at toning and reshaping the body.
Slim in 6 costs three payments of $19.95, plus shipping. In addition to the three workout DVDs, the program includes a training band to help with muscle-toning exercises, an extra 30-minute workout DVD called "Cardio Core" and a six-day diet plan that Beachbody claims will help you lose up to 6 pounds and 6 inches in your first six days.
Beachbody offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee with the Slim in 6 weight-loss program. If you are not completely satisfied with your results after six weeks, you can return the product for a full refund, no questions asked. You can keep the free diet plan and resistance band. However, it is not immediately clear exactly what results you should expect within the six-week trial.
According to Diet Spotlight, there are a number of disadvantages to this diet, including: it seems to be designed only for women, it does not include the use of appetite suppressants, it calls for a significantly radical change in lifestyle that might be difficult for some people, results might be slow, and the diet plan offers no fat-burning supplements.
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Eight Forty-Eight
Local first ladies weather the political and personal storms of their husbands
Former Illinois First Lady Lura Lynn Ryan died late Monday after a long and public battle with lung cancer. Her husband, ex-Governor George Ryan, was at her side. Ryan is currently serving a six-and-a-half year sentence for racketeering, tax fraud, conspiracy and making false statements to the FBI. According to reports it was thanks to his warden that Ryan was able to be at his wife's bedside.
Just hours before the former first lady's death, her successor Patti Blagojevich watched as her own husband's career met a similar fate. Meanwhile Chicago's former first lady Maggie Daley has just been released from the hospital. Daley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.
All three of these women have faced their share of challenges in the public spotlight. Some are personal, whilst others are the result from the public mistakes of their spouses. But all have stood by their man. To explore these relationships Eight Forty-Eight was joined by author Carol Felsenthal, who has written numerous profiles of famous political figures.


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EU and China are important trade partners to each other; trade relationship is one of their crucial bilateral relationships. Within EU-China trade relationship, the dumping and anti-dumping issues play an important role. When EU commission initiates anti-dumping investigation, Chinese producers always have different responses. This study mainly focuses on the reasons behind Chinese producers' various responses facing EU anti-dumping investigations. By digging out the real reasons behind Chinese producers' various responses, this study is expected to make some contribution to the dumping and anti-dumping discussion between China and EU in academic level and to make some contribution to the policy adjusting of both sides in political lever.
Some hypotheses drawing from a Chinese lawyer Tao Jingzhou's claim in an interview are tested in this study. These hypotheses listed some possible factors affecting Chinese producers' responses. There are many anti-dumping cases between China and EU, CFL-i (Integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps) case initiated in April 2000 was chosen as a research object for case study in this research. When it comes to theory, Hirschman's theory of exit and voice is used as the basic theory structure of this study. His followers especially Barry and Birch refined Hirschman's model into exit-voice-silence. This model is implemented in this study as a theory approach.
By interviewing some key people in the Chinese producers involving in CFL-i case and comparing the interview results with hypotheses, come conclusions are coming out:
First, in the case study level, Chinese producers' choice of options is in a dynamic process. With the change of situation, a certain producer can choose different option in different period of time. While this study verified the variables influencing the choice of Chinese producers mentioned by Tao Jingzhou in the hypotheses such as degree of depending on EU market, sufficient of funds, supports from local government, financial system, ownership of the company and the diversity of products, it found several other variables which also affect the decision making of Chinese producers such as nationalism, previous success experience.
Second, when it comes to political level, for Chinese side, Chinese government especially local government should be more supportive when their enterprises are facing anti-dumping investigation from EU. In EU's part, according to what has been discussed in the case study, currently it is not the time for EU to take China as a market economy treatment. However, its harsh criteria for applying for MET and individual treatment would get continuous severe critical from Chinese producers and government, which will negatively affect its trade relationship with China. For both sides, bilateral negotiations on anti-dumping duty or undertakings would be good for the long-run interests of both sides.


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The CAA has powers under the Civil Aviation Act 2012 to license airport operators that pass a market power test.
This test consists of three parts:
a) that the airport operator has, or is likely to acquire, substantial market power in a market, either alone
or taken with other such persons as the CAA considers appropriateb) that competition law does not provide sufficient protection against the risk that the airport operator may
engage in conduct that results in an abuse of the substantial market powerc) that, for users of air transport services, the benefits of regulating the airport operator by means of a
licence are likely to outweigh the adverse effects
We have issued guidance on how we intend to approach the market power test and to make market power
The guidance and the summary of responses are below:
We consulted on Draft Guidance from December 2015 to February 2016. The draft guidance and consultation document are
Starting in May 2011, the CAA undertook market power assessments of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports. In January 2014, the CAA published its findings that Heathrow and Gatwick met the market power tests. The CAA found that Stansted did not meet the tests for services to passenger airlines at the airport. In March 2014, the CAA found that Stansted did not meet the tests for services to cargo airlines at the airport.
The CAA's market power determinations for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are below:
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Dante, Bronte, Voltaire — Now In Hilarious Comic Form!
For more than two decades, cartoonist R. Sikoryak has been taking his love of classic literature through the comics wringer. His "Masterpiece Comics," a collection of his satires out now on Drawn & Quarterly, reimagines the tragic tale of Faustus through the style of Jim Davis' cartoon cat Garfield. And his "Candiggy" (right) is Voltaire's great work of bildungsroman, but with the stout Ziggy replacing the optimist Candide.
"Condensing a novel into a comic was always an amusing idea, but at the same time, I'm attracted to classic literature. I wanted to make comics with good stories, but I'm making fun of the idea as I pursue them," Sikoryak says.


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Grover's World Twirl is a Sesame Street-themed teacup ride at Sesame Place based on the theme of the Global Grover segments from the show. The ride opened in 2002.
Each tea-cup is painted with the design of a nation's flag and features a different Sesame Street character dressed in the cultural attire of the representing nation. For example, Grover showcases Mexican culture.


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Horsebladder's Elaine Khan charmed RSTB with her Night People tape out late last year and with a whisper she's released a proper follow-up in the form of the creeping, haunted Not I'll Not. The album is more vocal heavy than the previous work, which reminded us a bit of Julianna Barwick's cyclical incantations. Here she's replaced some of the innocent atmospheres with much starker, foreboding ones. The album feels trapped between planes of existence, and not always comfortably. It's an ethereal, growling specter that claws when provoked. Its the sound of a force unsettled and Kahn uses an arsenal of drums, keys, rattles and her own gorgeous/frightening howl to pass the feeling onto any listeners close enough to absorb it.
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The duty to receive the sacrament of penance at least once a year. First decreed by the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215, it has reconfirmed many times since, especially by Pope St. Pius X in 1910 and Pope Paul VI since the Second Vatican Council. It is binding by ecclesiastical law on "everyone of the faithful of both sexes, after he has reached the age of discretion," and therefore also children or those with only venial sins. It is also binding by divine law on those with mortal sins committed since their last worthy confession and sacramental absolution.


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January 20, 2017 - Weekly Market Outlook
The U.S. gets a new president, Yellen repeats her 'gradual' message, and China's GDP growth accelerates. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today.
Inauguration day
The president-elect of the United States will become the 45th president in a ceremony today in Washington. Press Secretary Sean Spicer said that Donald Trump would act on promises to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and renegotiate NAFTA very shortly after his inauguration.
Yellen repeats message
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen again backed gradual rate hikes in her second speech in two days, saying the central bank can't afford to let the economy run hot. While the path for U.S. monetary policy seems as certain as it can be, the path for fiscal policy is much less so. Yesterday in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary-nominee Steven Mnuchin endorsed a strong U.S. dollar in the long run, while bemoaning the currency's present strength. With anticipation of a Trump stimulus spurring the recent rally in the greenback, fiscal policy looks set to become the key driver of exchange rates.
Chinese GDP
New data show growth in the Chinese economy accelerated for the first time in two years, rising to 6.8 percent in the three months through December. Retail sales were the main driver of the increase, with industrial production coming in slightly below expectations. In other good news for policy makers, it seems that capital controls are starting to pay off as yuan outflows plummeted in December.
Markets rise
Overnight, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index gained 0.1 percent while Japan's Topix index closed 0.4 percent higher ,despite a strengthening yen. Europe's Stoxx 600 Index added 0.1 percent by 5:39 a.m. ET in quiet trading ahead of today's inauguration. S&P 500 futures increased 0.2 percent.
The last day of a World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that has been dominated (if not attended) by Donald Trump is underway. Yesterday's highlights included an interview with U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, in which she offered her strongest support yet for London's financial center.


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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The US Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia handed down a decision on Friday (May 19, 2017) in a closely watched case, known as Taylor v Huerta, that changes the FAA rules for Drone (UAS) registration.
What has changed?
This case challenged the "Registration Rule" 80 Fed. Reg 78,594 (Dec. 16, 2015) formally known as "Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft". That rule required that all small unmanned aircraft operators, whether commercial or recreational, had to register their aircraft.
Unmanned aircraft operated for recreational purposes are, according to the Court, known as "model aircraft." This decision by the Court overturned the portion of the FAA Registration Rule that required model aircraft operators to register their aircraft.
What is the benefit?
The decision is a victory for the model drone/aircraft business in that the buyers of drones for recreational use will no longer have to register their aircraft. Commercial Drone owners must still register their aircraft, as was required before this ruling.
What has not changed?
The Court was careful to note in the decision that Section 336(b) of the Act expressly preserved the FAA's authority to "pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system." So, recreational drone operators still must operate safely and are in jeopardy of punishment by the FAA if they do not.
All other FAA regulations regarding drones, commercial and recreational, remain in effect. It is to the utmost importance to understand and operate within all Local, State and Federal requirements. Just because you may be a recreational operator, you are not exempt from all FAA regulations. Be an informed operator.
If you have questions about how recreational drones are classified or the interpretation of regulations, feel free to contact our office. Also check out our Drone Law page.
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In an unprecedented move, several automakers announced recalls for many of their vehicles in the past couple of days. Starting with Bentley, Audi, and Lamborghini, all owned by Volkswagen, as well as Nissan and BMW, the recalls covered a number of vehicles and issues worldwide.
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Bentley is recalling their Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur luxury vehicles for a brake issue. Approximately 469 vehicles from the 2007-2011 model years will be affected. The root cause for the recall stems from the rotor mounting screws in vehicles that are equipped with carbon ceramic brakes on the rear wheels, which might rust and ultimately fail. It has been determined that if eight out of the 10 screws were defective, then there could be a loss of braking at the rear wheel. This could lead to a slight increase in stopping distance from what the owner may be accustomed to experiencing. However, according to reports from Bentley, only three of the screws have failed thus far, and they also have not received any reports of any failures that occurred in the United States.
Presumably, since Lamborghini is issuing two recalls for the same defect, this particular part is being shared between the two companies (although Audi is in charge of the Italian automaker). The two Lamborghini recalls are for the 2007-2009 Gallardo (263 vehicles), as well as the 2006-2010 Murcielago (404 vehicles).
Speaking of Audi, they recently announced a recall from their 2013-2014 A8 and S8 flagship sedans, due to the risk of the sunroofs shattering if one of the doors were slammed shut, or if the vehicle were to experience a sudden jolt, such as hitting a large bump, curb, or pothole. No reports of accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of the potential defect.
Nissan has announced a recall for their 2013 Titan trucks and Armada sport utility vehicles. Approximately 3,200 vehicles will be recalled due to an undisclosed issue with the brake master cylinder. Nissan is reporting that the defect could reduce the efficiency of the front brakes, which could lead to longer stopping distances, as well as an increased risk in being involved in an accident.
Lastly, BMW has announced a worldwide recall for several of their vehicles for a potential issue with their power brakes.
Here is the list of the 76,191 vehicles in the United States, all of which are equipped with the turbocharged four-cylinder engines:
2012-14 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive and 328i xDrive sedans
2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagon
2012 and 2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans
2013-14 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles
2012-14 X4 sDrive28i roadsters
Also, approximately 25,000 vehicles in China, 9,376 in Canada, 6,841 in Germany, 2,738 in Mexico, as well as several other countries are also affected. The issue is that it has been found that there could be insufficient lubrication going to the vacuum pump, which in turn could lose the power assistance necessary to bring the vehicle to a complete stop in a short distance. The result, like the other vehicles being recall, is increased braking distance and a risk of the vehicle being involved in an accident.
The latest Bentley, Audi, Lamborghini, Nissan, and BMW recalls will commence shortly, and it is expected that all of the automakers will notify their respective owners via mail. All of the inspections and repairs will be performed at no cost to their owners.
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Today, the National Institute for Health unveiled an ambitious new program that will attempt to map hundreds of known cancer-related genetic mutations with currently available cancer drugs. The program, called NCI-MATCH: Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice, is being managed by the National Cancer Institute and was unveiled this week at the the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. The underlying goal of the project is to determine if specific drugs are effective at treating cancers with the same gene mutations regardless of the cancer type.
The study has been designed as a phase II trial with 10 sub-studies running in parallel. The research team reports that within the first year, it is expected that there will be more than 20 sub-studies running within the program. Patients will be recruited for the program through 2,400 feeder sites across the US. At these sites, patients with cancers that have not responded to existing treatments, or for which no treatment exists, will have their tumor biopsied and genetically sequenced to identify the gene mutations present. To facilitate testing, the NCI Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research has created a sequencing test that looks for 143 mutations that will be treated during the trial. Because genetic mutations are rarely discovered in tumors, it is expected that enrolled patients will only have one or, at most, two treatable mutations in their tumors, but for those that have two researchers will be able to experiment with using multiple therapies concurrently to control the tumor.
If a molecular abnormality is found that a sub-study is focusing on, the patient will be enrolled in that sub-study. At this point, the patient's cancer will be treated with a specific drug treatment for as long as the tumor continues to shrink or remain stable. Drugs include currently available FDA-approved cancer treatments, as well as investigational therapies still being tested by pharmaceutical companies. If a patient's tumor continues to grow, their participation in the trial will end and their oncologists will consult with them on possible alternative treatment options.
The study will measure two key metrics: the percent of patients whose tumors shrink as a result of the treatment, and the 6-month, progression-free survival rate of the patients enrolled in the studies. To identify drug-gene mutation combinations worth further investigation, researchers have agreed that additional research will be conducted for any studies resulting in either 16-25 percent of enrolled patients showing tumor shrinkage, or 35 percent meeting the six-month survival threshold.
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Five Cavities Filled In Vietnam For Less Than $90, Without Insurance.
I'm absolutely in awe at the medical system here, and how cheap treatment for stuff is. I figured things would likely be cheaper than in America, but I had no idea things were this much cheaper. Before my initial visit to the dentist in late 2013, I hadn't seen a dentist in over 3 years. I'm not the best when it comes to brushing more than once a day regularly either, so I figured I'd have to get a few cavities filled in my mouth. Upon getting checked out, it was determined that I had a few issues with 9 teeth total, and that filings should be installed for them.
Before I came to Vietnam this time, I had four fillings done. I'm covered with my wife's dental insurance, so getting the four fillings only cost me about $150 out of pocket, after insurance covered over $400 in expenses. that bill included X-rays and all of that too, and I was given the choice of silver or white, in which silver was the choice (since it was less money… white was going to charge me more per tooth). That means that, without insurance, my dental bill in America was going to run over $600 for the four silver fillings I got in my mouth. That's just how it is in America. We expect to have our wallets raped when it comes to anything medical.
Fast forward to today, where I was talked into visiting a dentist to get the rest of my teeth done here. I figured it would be cheaper (I was told it was), and that the quality of medical care I received wasn't going to be all that much different in any way. I've never visited a dentist or a doctor in a foreign country before, so why not take this opportunity to experience something new. If nothing else, it's another story to share. I didn't expect to be super-amazed by the visit.
As always, we headed out to our destination on a motorbike, and navigated through the crazy traffic until we reached the dentist office. The front of the building looked pretty official and stuff (the photo above), and the lobby area had a very modern feel (the photo below). I may even say it was more modern than American offices, at least with the style anyways. Desk clerks checked us in quickly, and asked us to have a seat on the soft sofas that were found in the corner of the room. The office wasn't crowded at all, and it was actually very quiet inside (which isn't often the case, since the city streets are quite loud outside). With less than 10 minutes of waiting in the lobby, I was called into an examination room on the first floor.
This doctor checked my teeth initially, and made a diagnosis as to which teeth needed done, and what should be done to them (something I already knew from my visit with the American dentist, but they wanted to confirm anyways). Within 5 minutes, they had decided they should do five teeth (the same 5 remaining teeth I knew I needed done). The doctor dismissed me, and I headed out to wait in the lobby once more. We sat down on the sofas at the other end of the room, but were almost immediately told to just follow them upstairs.
We climbed the spiral stairs (marble stairs, of course. They all seem to love having marble stairs here), and sat down in another waiting area just outside offices. There was a very consistent pattern starting here: no waiting times. Odd when you think about it, because I'm so used to waiting for doctors, sometimes of a half-hour or more for anything. Depending on the visit, it could be over an hour before your appointment actually happens sometimes. Not here though, because in less than 5 minutes in this waiting room, I was summoned to follow another person into the room where my fillings would be done.
Up until this point, nobody working here spoke any English, or at least if they did, I never heard them speak it. When the doctor that would be performing this procedure for me walked in though, I was greeted with a kind "hello, how are you", followed by a brief explanation of what would be done. I was going to receive white fillings here (the ones which would have cost me extra in the United States). This works well, because they are my bottom teeth, a part of the mouth that is usually seen by others when speaking. Sounds great.
I didn't receive any shots to numb my mouth. I was initially worried about that, because I needed shots to numb my mouth on all four of my other fillings, and it even made my talk funny afterwards. For this place though, no numbing. They simply started drilling, and getting my teeth ready. Granted, silver fillings do require more drilling than white ones do, and the first teeth I had done were the ones that needed it the most, meaning they had to do deeper drilling anyways. That's likely where the difference comes in there. The great part here though was that it didn't hurt anyways. There was some minor discomfort at a certain point, but that's really it. Nothing worth noting in terms of pain, and the doctor even stopped when he noticed a slight wince with that discomfort, checking to be sure I was okay to continue. – I'm tough doc, don't worry. :)
The entire process from start to finish lasted less than 2 hours, and that included some X-rays being taken as well. I had five fillings done, they all looked great and felt comfortable. The doctor was very professional in every way, and acted quickly. It was a great experience, and the total cost for all white fillings combined:
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!? I mean, really? 2 hours with a super-swift, in-and-out experience at the dentist, and they only charge $85 to have FIVE fillings done, WITH X-rays? That's also without insurance don't forget. That's just what they charge. It's incredible. I'm also told that this was one of the most expensive dentist offices in the city, and that many of them charge half that much. I mean… HOW!?!
Other forms of medical treatments also cost similar insane rates as well (in comparison to the western world). For some medical treatments, it's totally cheaper to fly your ass to Vietnam and have the procedure done rather than visiting the closer hospital in your home town (if you can stand the long flight). This system makes the USA medical system look like a big long-con, and the doctors look like pirates. What the hell!?
The difference, as I'm told now, is that doctors simply make a lot more money in the United States, and the profits for medical treatments are huge in comparison to here. Doctors make a lot less money here for the same expertise, and since they make less, and charge less, it's much better to get treatment here. It's not inferior work either… my fillings look great and feel good. This is just a crazy awesome deal.
My advice… if you're ever planning on visiting Vietnam, but you need some medical or dental work done around the same time as well… wait until you get here to do it. Your bank account will thank you… and then you can thank me.