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This week, on Openculture.com, I stumbled onto a reference of a Bertrand Russell column from 1951. In the New York Times Magazine article, Russell shared his "10 Commandments for a Healthy Democracy". Now, dismissing for a moment whether he was a classical liberal, a neo-liberal, an English liberal, or American liberal, I would like to allow the commandments to stand ...Read More »
Mr. President: If you had a son … ?
Have you wondered why there's an inexplicably dead silence among media and politicians when it comes to America's fatherless children? The discussion is always about "women's rights" or "a woman's right to choose" or the struggles of "single mothers." A politician's rhetoric is as if children are the lone conception thus responsibility of immaculately impregnated women. The seemingly few men ...Read More »
States Apply for a Second Constitutional Convention
Many mainstream state politicians and lobbying groups across the nation are applying for a second Constitutional Convention and...it looks like they may get it.Read More »
The Climate of Fear & Powerlessness
In this once free country, we have settled into a "permanent revolution" of non-stop fear and anxiety paralysis, induced by the mainstream media's terrorist tactics so that citizens learn to stop standing up for their rights and give in to unlimited government. We are now pointing at inanimate objects and as amorphous a thing as "the culture" to explain the ...Read More »
Jim DeMint – Change in Washington Can Only Come From the Outside
Great conservatives like Marco Rubio, Mike Lee and Rand Paul can only be topped with a Senate majority. If so, it won't be with Senator DeMint as he moves to the Heritage Foundation. The true fight in engaging Washington and politics in general is from the outside. …you cannot change Washington from the inside. You can only change it from ...Read More »
A "Quick and Dirty" Look at Obama's Tax The Rich Plan
I couldn't resist. I saw the following article and I just had to write about it: http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/14/news/economy/obama-taxes-deficit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 Yes, I know that in the post-2012 election era, my blog will naturally pivot to more philosophical writings, but some economic analyses will come up here and there. This is an example of one of these economic analyses. As many readers of my blog know, ...Read More »
Congress Has To Buck DC Culture And Investigate Benghazi
For whatever reason, Washington DC has a bizarre culture of failing to get the entire story out. There's a belief in popular culture that the federal government attempts to conceal as much of the truth as possible and only puts out what the public wants to hear. This needs to be avoided with Benghazi. The whole truth has to come ...Read More »
A Walk For The President
My aunt sent this video link to me, and it could not have come at a more appropriate time. I am actually in our nation's capital as I write this, so as I am watching this, I can literally look out of my hotel window and see the Washington Monument and the Capital Building. To walk the hallowed streets of ...Read More »
Mitt Romney Is Wrong On Defense Department Cuts
Mitt Romney has made the prevention of President Barack Obama's sequestration plan one of his primary campaign talking points. He's probably done this for two reasons: it plays well with voters in Virginia and veterans, but it also helps with those who want the U.S. to have the strongest military possible. There's nothing wrong with the U.S. having a strong ...Read More »
Voices Without A Vote
These are the voices of our future. Their future hangs in the balance. They can't vote. But you can. Liberty is never more than one generation from extinction. And they are that generation! YouTube Description: The teenagers who speak in this video belong to http://www.im2moro.org. These young people realize that if they don't stand up and speak out for life, ...Read More »
The Plantation President and His Party (Part Two)
The article that preceded this one laid exposed the tactic of how the Left Wing Hate Machine keeps their constituency dumb and in line, so that they can retain control of their Plantation. That article is titled "The Whip," which was published on Monday. Read part one to stay up to date with the topic. THE CHAIN Like the slave ...Read More »
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First Strike in 25 years.
Late into Sunday and early Monday morning parents were still wondering whether or not their children would be attending a normal day of school. However, this was not the case this morning. On any normal Monday morning, parents would be dropping their children off at school, and starting their day of work or household activities. The Chicago Public School teachers ...Read More »
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Ozyrhynchus, near the river Nile, a party of English Explorers, in the winter of 1897, discovered a fragment of a papyrus book, written in the Second or Third Century, and hitherto unknown. This single leaf contained parts of seven short sentences of Christ, each introduced by the cwords, "jesus says:" It is to the fifth of these Sayings of jesus that the following poem refers.
HEAR a word that Jesus spake Eighteen centuries ago, Where the crimson lilies blow Round the blue Tiberian lake : There the bread of life he brake, Through the fields of harvest walking With His lowly comrades, talking Of the secret thoughts that feed Weary hearts in time of need. Art thou hungry ? Come and take ; Hear the word that Jesus spake : 'T is the sacrament of labour ; meat and drink divinely blest; Friendship's food, and sweet refreshment; strength and courage, joy and rest.

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This past Wednesday I decided to make it a "white-out!" I've never really followed the "no white after labor day" rule, so I went all-out this fall with collecting "winter whites."
I recently began brand-promoting for a company called "Style Heist." They have affordable prices and such classic items! For my first promotional gig they sent me a white cape (which I've been dying to find). Capes and ponchos are so trendy right now! I wanted so badly to wait to break the cape out for my birthday next week, but knowing me I will destroy the all-white at dinner haha. You can find the cape and other amazing and affordable outerwear here —> Style Heist
Now that fall is finally in swing I've been dying to get rid of all of my old boots and slowly collect new ones (especially booties). These nude booties are from Necessary Clothing you won't even believe the price!
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Nail Art Fashion Week Trends 2016
When it comes to their runway shows, fashion experts focus on every small details and work. To make an ensemble a million affair, the intricate details need to be taken care foremost. Fashion experts today now getting crazy over the nail art trends that are weaving stories of ultimate glam and a trend that is hard to ignore.
Get ready to the latest trends directly from the fashion week:
1. Offbeat matte Nail art
The season is already crunching over matte magic and no surprise that spring 2016 took it forward. Models donning matte in the most coveted style unleashes the trend of matte nail and gave some serious goals to the nailicious divas. Matte for more now.
2. Square it out
The spring 2016 unraveled some offbeat styles and complimenting the same, there was literally whole of square nailing that took the command. Model Naomi Yasuda possessed the
The spring 2016 unraveled some offbeat styles and complimenting the same, there was literally whole of square nailing that took the command. Model Naomi Yasuda possessed the best of a square nail and it certainly knitted the story that sets a new trend for the nail obsessed.
3. The melting moment
Yes, this was the most enchanting experience that literally lets your nails melt. This 3D nail art with the minimalist melting tips is perfect for a look that is a million dollar affair. It is offbeat, casual and worthy to try on. The melting tips when glued over nude nails, the magic is unconventional and awesome. You may also glue the melting tips on some nail hue of your choice to dash out the look. Keep your eyes on this runway trend girls.
4. Matte with stud
How about trying some studs this season? This nail art is experimented on matte nude nails and ooze out the look with a trick. A trick of sticking a gold stud just below the moon of the nail and voila you are good to go. You can also place jewelry or stones like rhinestones for that matter.
5. Furry nails
Well, ladies you might need some breathtaking nail art that is never seen before. In the libertine show, this was the look with swag. Yes, furry nails as created by CND are ultimately different and brings a plethora of quirkiness to your nail arts. Each nail when painted with Vinylux Rubble & Cream Puff then adhered the brown or white faux fur to each nail with a top coat discovers an uncanny yet stylish treat.
6. Nasty nails
Getting nasty with nails is one such thing you can't ignore this season. Well, this nail is out of the box and is created by Dawn sterling or Hood by Air founder Shayne Oliver. These nails look caked with dirt and grime. But yay, the irony is they are done with the magic of mixing nail polishes in a manner to unleash the other side of the story.
Runway fashion is all about creating magic to last for and these nail trends have everything to call out for your attention.


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Last week we celebrated our 2nd anniversary at Cameron Highland. It was a fabulous trip (minus the throwing up part). That will be the last time we go to Cameron Highland via Tapah *shudder. We'll try the other, less traumatic route (Simpang Pulai).
Well, I'd like to talk about that trip, but unfortunately I have to pack my stuffs to go to another trip - to Kuantan this time :) My department is having an away day the whole of this weekend. So I'll be out of town again for the 2nd week in a row this month.
Next week, we'll be in Johor & Singapore (hopefully) pulak. This month turns out to be travelling month for me (hurray for the fuel price reduction!) and I really enjoy being on the road for a change! :)
Gotta go, guys. Gotta pack my stuffs!
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Platinum tickets are very valuable. Some of the most memorable musical performances & moments in music happen during the GRAMMY Awards. Pink's awe-inspiring, gravity-defying performance of Glitter in the Air. Adele's vocals soaring over the STAPLES Center crowd during Rolling in the Deep. Beyoncé. Bruno. Elton. Kendrick. Rihanna. Taylor. Grammy Awards 2020 Live Stream The biggest names in music have performed on the GRAMMY stage. This is a rare chance for Platinum level seats to the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards Telecast.
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Enron: Ethical Decision Making
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Creating and evaluating ethics programs is a crucial component of a strong ethical corporate culture. Without a focus on the creation of an ethics program that allows a healthy ethical culture to develop, the ability of individuals to behave ethically is often severely damaged. Understanding a strong ethics program that supports ethical behavior requires that we first evaluate companies that have failed spectacularly. Perhaps one of the most well known corporate failures related to unethical behavior is Enron.
Enron is interesting for several reasons. First, the organization had a very well-written ethics policy that espoused ethics as an important and valued part of their corporate culture. However, the unethical behavior that was rampant within the company clearly illustrates the need to embed into the culture an ethics program based on the espoused ethics policies. Second, the unethical behavior became embedded in all levels within the organization.
•ABC News. A Cautionary Tale. .
•Sims, R., & Brinkman, J. (2003). Enron ethics (Or: Culture matters more than codes). Journal of Business Ethics, 45(3), 243-256. .
Using your text, the readings from this module, and at least three additional resources, evaluate Enron's corporate ethics policies, ethics programs (if any existed), and corporate culture.
Consider the following questions in your case analysis:
•What cultural elements within Enron supported unethical behavior? .
•Imagine that the company survived the scandal. What changes would have to be made to the ethics program to shift the corporate culture to one that valued ethical behavior? .
•Based on what you have learned from this case, how would you evaluate a company's ethics program? Make sure that you use what you have learned from ethics theories and the material throughout the course to support your argument. Be specific in the conclusion and recommendations section of your paper. .
Develop your case analysis using the five following sections:
Section 1: Introduction and situational analysis: Describe the ethical dilemma, giving appropriate background information. The term "dilemma" implies that there are pros and cons to various options, even if some are clearly more socially acceptable than others. This is also where you do your situational analysis - identifying factors related to the individual(s) involved (consider the readings from this module), company and managerial practices and policies, external factors such as economic pressure, and any other aspects of the situation that you believe helped create the dilemma.
Section 2: Stakeholder analysis: Identify the key stakeholders and how they are potentially impacted by the various options inherent in the dilemma.
Section 3: Analysis based on ethical theories: Analyze the ethical dilemma from the perspective of cultural relativism (how it relates to cultural norms - what society would view as acceptable, as well as what is legal), teleology (looking at consequences and acting for the greater good), deontology (duties and principles), and virtue.
Note that stakeholder analysis is particularly pertinent to the consequentialist approach, and that one of the challenges is estimating positive and negative impacts on relevant stakeholders. Do the best you can, looking at both good and bad consequences for each stakeholder group. Make sure you summarize the overall situation and come to a conclusion about the greater good.
Section 4: Conclusion and recommendations. Up to now, you have been analyzing and comparing options. Here is where you pull together the different threads of your analysis and determine whether or not the company did the right thing. Also, make recommendations about what the company should have done. Make sure your justifications clearly flow from your analysis. Make managerial and policy recommendations that would help avoid similar ethical dilemmas in the future and provide guidance to help those facing a similar dilemma.
Section 5: References. List at least three sources (in addition to the Dowie's article and your text) where you located additional information about the company and the associated ethical dilemma(s).© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com June 4, 2020, 4:45 am ad1c9bdddf
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Introduction and Situational analysis:
The Enron Corporation was a US based energy multinational company based in Texas. Enron went into bankruptcy reorganization. The company was formed in 1985 by Kenneth Lay. Later in the 90s the company's financial performance became weak. The dilemma before the company was to allow the company to decline and report its decline or otherwise use accounting loopholes, special purpose entities, and fraudulent financial reporting to hide huge debts and enjoy the favor of the stock market (Joseph A. Petrick, Robert F. Scherer, 2003). If it disclosed the debt and poor performance it would lose value in the stock exchange. Losing value in the stock exchange had its downside. The company may not be issued fresh loans, the best employees may leave the company, and the reputation of the company will be lost. The company had a culture of showing better performance every time and the managerial remuneration was tied to Enron's performance. The company decided to use accounting loopholes, special purpose entities, and fraudulent financial reporting to hide huge debts, and report excellent accounts. The results were also socially acceptable the Enron continued till its fraudulent dealings were exposed.
Stakeholder Analysis: The key stakeholder was the management. They were potentially impacted with the fraud because their remuneration was tied to the performance of the company. If they disclosed poor performance they ...
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The answer to this problem explains case analysis related to moral decision making. The references related to the answer are also included.


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James Soloman Smith, Jr., Barbara Smith, Plaintiffs-appellants, v. City of Cumming, a Municipal Corporation, Earl A. Singletary, et al., Defendants- Appellees, 212 F.3d 1332 (11th Cir. 2000)Annotate this Case
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
(No. 97-01753-1-CV-JEC), Julie E. Carnes, Judge.
Before BIRCH and BARKETT, Circuit Judges, and ALARCON* , Senior Circuit Judge.
BARKETT, Circuit Judge:
James and Barbara Smith filed suit against the City of Cumming, Georgia (the "City"), and its police chief, Earl Singletary, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the City police had harassed the Smiths, including a claim that Mr. Smith had been prevented from videotaping police actions in violation of Smith's First Amendment rights. They appeal from summary judgment granted to the City and Singletary and from the denial of the Smiths' motion to amend their complaint so as to name another City police chief, Ralph "Buck" Jones,1 as a defendant in the place of a defendant originally identified as "John Doe." We affirm.
As to the First Amendment claim under Section 1983, we agree with the Smiths that they had a First Amendment right, subject to reasonable time, manner and place restrictions, to photograph or videotape police conduct. The First Amendment protects the right to gather information about what public officials do on public property, and specifically, a right to record matters of public interest. See Blackston v. Alabama, 30 F.3d 117, 120 (11th Cir. 1994) (finding that plaintiffs' interest in filming public meetings is protected by the First Amendment); Fordyce v. City of Seattle, 55 F.3d 436, 439 (9th Cir. 1995) (recognizing a "First Amendment right to film matters of public interest"); Iacobucci v. Boulter, No. CIV.A. 94-10531 (D.Mass, Mar. 26, 1997) (unpublished opinion) (finding that an independent reporter has a protected right under the First Amendment and state law to videotape public meetings); see also, United States v. Hastings, 695 F.2d 1278, 1281 (11th Cir. 1983) (finding that the press generally has no right to information superior to that of the general public) (citing Nixon v. Warner Communications, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 609, 98 S. Ct. 1306, 55 L. Ed. 2d 570 (1978)); Lambert v. Polk County, 723 F. Supp. 128, 133 (S.D. Iowa 1989) (" [I]t is not just news organizations ... who have First Amendment rights to make and display videotapes of events...."); Thompson v. City of Clio, 765 F. Supp. 1066, 1070-71 (M.D. Ala. 1991) (finding that city council's ban on member's attempt to record proceedings regulated conduct protected by the First Amendment); cf. Williamson v. Mills, 65 F.3d 155 (11th Cir. 1995) (reversing district court's grant of qualified immunity to a law enforcement officer who seized the film of and arrested a participant in a demonstration for photographing undercover officers). Thus, the district court erred in concluding that there was no First Amendment right.
Nonetheless, under Section 1983, the Smiths must prove that the conduct complained of deprived them of "a right, privilege or immunity secured by the constitution or laws of the United States." Nail v. Community Action Agency of Calhoun County, 805 F.2d 1500, 1501 (11th Cir. 1986). Although the Smiths have a right to videotape police activities, they have not shown that the Defendants' actions violated that right. We find no merit in the remaining arguments presented in this appeal. AFFIRMED.


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I know the news about Kris leaving EXO is all over the internet! you can get news from twitter, instagram, facebook and other KPOP blogs, I even heard it from my friend that it was tweeted by a Philippine local newspaper, Inquirer.
I admitted that this news was really a shock not just to me but to all EXO fans or maybe to all KPOP fans, though this kind of scandal is not the first in the KPOP World, but for me this is my first encounter and sad to say it happened to 1 of my fave KPop group. I'm a fan of EXO for a year or maybe less or should I say when they released their album "GROWL" but hearing such news and most especially your bias leaving the group really makes me brokenhearted. For me, EXO will never be an EXO without Kris! I'm not saying that the others are not capable of making EXO as what EXO before this news came out but as to what their slogan says "EXO – WE ARE ONE". How can you call EXO if one is leaving? EXO consist of 12 members 6 + 6 = 12, 12 – 1 = 0!!
to show my support for Kris and other members, decided to change my profile picture and cover photo in my FB page.
credit to the rightful owner of the pictures I've used:
and what makes me more sad …. when another rumor about other members of EXO who have instagram unfollowed Kris… 😦 I don't hate them for doing so…. but such act is so alarming! We fangirls hope that they won't hate Kris for doing such and instead just understand him.
Anyways, we all hope this things will be settled.
My beloved Kris whatever you chose to do, I/We always be supporting you.
I don't want to say goodbye, instead just want to THANK YOU FOR GIVING US GALAXY WHEN WE ONLY NEEDED A STAR!


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I love Leek and Potato Soup and think of it as a very elegant soup – perfect for serving at a dinner party, which is exactly what I did for New Year's Eve this year. It has a mild taste but is unbelievably creamy and rich without being too heavy. This soup was the second course in our 4 course meal and was a huge hit!
3 lbs leeks (approx. 6 long thin leeks)
2 oz butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, roughly chopped
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 lb potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
1.5 litres vegetable or chicken stock
125ml milk
125ml whipping or double cream
Salt & Pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh chives, chopped to garnish
Trim the leeks removing the dark green part, the root and the outer leaves. Cut in half lengthways then wash thoroughly, then roughly slice them.


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Barry, Eric and the gang over at Moss Pawn in Jonesboro, GA have converted over a Hi-Point pistol (presumably a .45ACP judging from the magazine) as well as a carbine by the same manufacturer to shoot the 10mm Auto round.
They shoot 100-rounds of Cor-Bon 135-grain Powerball, which is a pretty hot load in the 10mm Automag (.41-Magnum.) They got 10-inches of penetration out of the round in ballistics gel with an expansion about the size of a quarter. It could very well be the only strait blowback 10mm pistol anywhere in the world. For about $169 plus the conversion, it's hard to beat.
Then a few weeks later, they moved to a 10mm conversion of a 4095TTS carbine. The only issue seemed to be in that the recoil spring was too week, forcing the small rifle to cycle too quickly on occasion, overriding the bolt. The carbine used for the conversion and tests seems brand-new out of the box as it still has its yellow and red stickers on the buttstock. The last part of the video shows them firing from a bench at a 100-yard gong and hitting it loud and clear. It's one of the few 10mm carbines, and probably the most affordable at $315 plus the conversion.
Why the 10mm Auto?
Left to Right: 357SIG, 10mm Auto, 40S&W
Back in the late 1970s, a group of firearms engineers working on what would later be the controversial Bren 10 pistol visited firearms guru Colonel Jeff Cooper to get his input on the ultimate handgun round. After several months of talks and some final tweaking by Norma cartridges of Sweden, the Centimeter round was fully developed. As you know, a centimeter is 10mm and by 1983 the 10mm Auto burst onto the scene. Using the case of the old .30-caliber Remington carbine round with a 25mm length, the 10mm Auto remains one of the hottest and most powerful production handgun rounds in history. Typical loads range from 135-200 grain bullets but all deliver over 600 ft. /pounds of energy and approach speeds of almost 1600fps.
The 10mm outperforms the .40 S&W by 200250 ft. /s on average for similar bullet weights and has a pressure of more than 37,500 psi, some 2,500psi higher than the .40S&W. However it still delivers about 100-ft pounds more energy than the average .357SIG round, for about 2,500psi less pressure.
In short, a superhot, hard-hitting round is hard to beat. If they can make a Hi-Point 10mm, that is revolutionary.
Custom 10mm Hi-Point Pistol and Carbine
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VAN DER WALT, Bennie J.. A century of Reformed youth movement (1888-1988): A historical-evaluative reconnaissance. In Skriflig (Online) [online]. 2015, vol.49, n.1, pp.1-13. ISSN 2305-0853. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/IDS.V49I1.1956.
For a century (1888-1988) a growing and flourishing Reformed youth movement, called the 'Jongeliedeverenigings op Gereformeerde grondslag' (abbreviated as JV) existed in South Africa. This more or less independent movement played an important role in shaping the Christian worldview of its members. This article starts with a motivation for this reflection; it then provides a brief historical sketch of the origin and development of the movement, followed by a review of the sources consulted. The next section of the article presents two case studies. Firstly, it provides an overview of the broad spectrum of the activities of a specific JV (viz. JV Gideon). Its activities enabled it to equip its members with a wide kingdom perspective. In the second case, activities (e.g. leadership camps and added publications) of the then 'Transvaalse Bond' (Alliance) testifies to the same encompassing formative power. In the light of the preceding information, the decision of the synod of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (1988) to terminate the JV's youth work to be replaced by the youth care of the churches is queried. The writer of this article is of the opinion that ecclesiastical care for its young members, as well as an independent youth movement, have a unique role to fulfil in the moulding and equipping of young Christians. It should therefore not exclude but rather complement each other. In the light of the growing secularisation in our country the conclusion emphasises the urgent need of re-establishing something similar to the erstwhile JV movement.


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, Plaintiff
SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Defendant.
Civil Action No.
Plaintiff, Federal Trade Commission, having commenced this civil action by filing its Complaint herein for alleged violations of an Order issued by the Federal Trade Commission on June 8, 1995, in FTC Docket No. C-3585, and Defendant, Schnuck Markets, Inc. ("Schnucks"), having agreed to the entry of this Consent Judgment in settlement of disputed claims without trial or adjudication of any issue of fact or of law herein and without this Consent Judgment constituting any evidence against or an admission by any party with respect to any such issue:
NOW, THEREFORE, prior to the taking of any testimony, civil discovery and without trial or adjudication of any issue of fact or of law herein, and upon the consent of the parties hereto, it is hereby
ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED as follows:
This Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter herein and of each of the parties consenting hereto. The Complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted against Schnucks under Sections 5(l) and 16(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § § 45(l) and 56(a)(1).
Judgment is hereby entered in favor of the Plaintiff, Federal Trade Commission, and against the Defendant, Schnucks, and Schnucks shall comply with the provisions of this Consent Judgment.
For purposes of this Consent Judgment, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Assets To Be Divested" means all of Schnucks' rights, titles and interests in the properties located at (1) 6155 S. Grand Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63111 ("Grand & Iron location"); and (2) Ferguson Square Shopping Center, 49 N. Florissant Road, Ferguson, Missouri 63135 ("Ferguson location"), formerly operated as supermarkets, both of which are now closed (collectively, "the Locations"). "Assets To Be Divested" includes all assets, tangible and intangible, located at such properties as of June 1, 1997, including but not limited to equipment, fixtures, leases, and improvements to leases; provided however that "Assets To Be Divested" shall not include those assets consisting of or pertaining to "Schnucks" or "National" trade names, trade dress, trade marks, service marks, and such other intangible assets that Schnucks also utilizes in its business at locations other than those listed above.
B. "Supermarket" means a full-line retail grocery store that carries a wide variety of food and grocery items in particular product categories, including bread and dairy products; refrigerated and frozen food and beverage products; fresh and prepared meats and poultry; produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables; shelf-stable food and beverage products, including canned and other types of packaged products; staple foodstuffs, which may include salt, sugar, flour, sauces, spices, coffee, and tea; and other grocery products, including nonfood items such as soaps, detergents, paper goods, other household products, and health and beauty aids.
C. "Commission" means the Federal Trade Commission.
D. "Order" means the Decision and Order of the Federal Trade Commission in Docket No. C-3585, issued by the Commission on June 8, 1995, and which became final on June 13, 1995.
Schnucks shall pay to the United States, pursuant to Section 5(l) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(l), a civil penalty in the amount of three million United States dollars ($3,000,000), which shall be paid and delivered in the following manner:
A. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after entry of this Consent Judgment;
B. Payment shall be made by wire transfer of funds to the United States Treasury through the Treasury Financial Communications System;
C. In the event of a default in payment, interest at the rate of eighteen (18) percent per annum shall accrue thereon from the date of the default to the date of payment.
A. Schnucks shall divest, absolutely and in good faith, the Assets To Be Divested within six months of the entry of this Consent Judgment or such further period as the Commission may determine. Provided, however, that Schnucks may accomplish divestiture of the leases of the Locations by means of subleases. Provided further, that Schnucks shall not be required to divest any of the Assets To Be Divested which the acquirer or acquirers of the Grand & Iron location and the Ferguson location does not want to acquire, if the Commission approves such acquirer or acquirers.
B. Schnucks shall divest the Assets To Be Divested only to an acquirer or acquirers that receive the prior approval of the Commission and only in a manner that receives the prior approval of the Commission. The purpose of the divestiture is to allow the Locations to be reopened as Supermarkets by the acquirer or acquirers and to remedy the violations of the Order as pleaded in the Commission's complaint in this matter. Schnucks shall submit an application or applications to the Commission for approval of the divestiture or divestitures complying with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice concerning divestiture applications, including, but not limited to, Rule 2.41(f), 16 C.F.R. § 2.41(f). If the Commission determines not to approve any application for divestiture, it shall state its reasons for such action. The Commission's decision to approve or not to approve any application shall be binding unless such decision is determined to be arbitrary or capricious within the meaning of Section 706(2)(A) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A).
C. Pending divestiture of the Assets To Be Divested, Schnucks shall take such actions as are necessary to maintain and preserve the status quo of the Assets To Be Divested and to prevent the destruction, removal, wasting, deterioration, or impairment of any of the Assets To Be Divested except for ordinary wear and tear.
D. Within sixty (60) days after the entry of the Consent Judgment and every sixty (60) days thereafter until Schnucks has fully complied with the provisions of Paragraph V. hereof, Schnucks shall submit to the Commission verified written reports setting forth in detail the manner and form in which it intends to comply, is complying, and has complied with Paragraph V. hereof. Schnucks shall include in its compliance reports, among other things that are required from time to time, a full description of the efforts being made to comply with Paragraph V. hereof, including a description of all substantive contacts or negotiations for the divestiture and the identity of all parties contacted. Schnucks shall include in its compliance reports copies of all written communications to and from such parties, all internal memoranda, and all reports and recommendations concerning divestiture.
A. If Schnucks has not divested, as required by Paragraph V. hereof, the Assets To Be Divested within six months of the date of entry of this Consent Judgment, as may be extended by the Commission, the Commission may appoint a trustee to divest the Assets To Be Divested. Neither the appointment of a trustee nor a decision not to appoint a trustee under this Paragraph shall preclude the Commission from seeking fines or any other relief available to it, including a court-appointed trustee, for any failure by the Schnucks to comply with this Consent Judgment.
B. If a trustee is appointed by the Commission or a court pursuant to Paragraph VI. A. hereof, Schnucks shall consent to the following terms and conditions regarding the trustee's powers, duties, authority, and responsibilities:
C. If the trustee appointed pursuant to Paragraph VI. hereof has not divested all of the Assets To Be Divested within the time provided, including any extensions; or the Commission notifies Schnucks in writing that it has determined not to appoint a trustee and not to seek a court appointed trustee; then Schnucks' obligation to divest any remaining Assets To Be Divested pursuant to this Consent Judgment shall terminate. The termination of Schnucks' obligation to divest pursuant to this Paragraph VI shall not preclude the Commission from seeking fines or any other relief available to it for any failure by Schnucks to comply with this Consent Judgment, including failure to divest within the time required in Paragraph V.
Each party shall bear its own costs of the within action.
Entry of this Consent Judgment is in the public interest.
By their signatures attached hereto, the parties agree to the entry of this Consent Judgment.
Dated: _______________, 1997


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Two-thirds of French voters chose Emmanuel Macron over Marine Le Pen in Sunday's presidential elections, marking the beginning of a stalemate in France's participatory democracy. That's because the newly elected president has so far offered few paths to citizen empowerment, reports Christophe Premat.
The 2017 election has brought a period of instability where a political majority will be hard to come by. Macron's victory over Le Pen was only a partial success as he needs a majority in parliament to be able to govern. His charisma will not be sufficient for his candidates to win next month's election for the legislature, and he needs to show a clear political profile.
His En Marche ("On the Move") slogan is a tool created to win the presidential race, but it does not come with a network in parliament. When the French go to the polls again in June for the parliamentary elections, they may fail to choose En Marche candidates who are largely unkown to them. Instead, they might prefer to vote for people they know and who have a consistent political identity, meaning that the outcome of the parliamentary election could be quite different from the presidential ballot.
It is also rather doubtful that a political consensus will emerge regarding reforms that need to be tackled. Macron's plans are not particularly detailed, with everything arranged around the concept of a strong leader.
Gospel show instead of people's power experience
So far, the centrist En Marche movement has most resembled a gospel show with songs, speeches, snappy one-liners and video clips. En Marche itself is unlikely to be a strong movement as its profile is too weak. Nor is it a movement marked by participatory democracy. En Marche and "La France insoumise", a far-left coalition led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, share some similarities with the Spanish movements Los Ciudadanos and Podemos. Most of all, I believe that the En Marche movement represents a political transition where parties are being forced to re-invent themselves.
Macron wants to use his mandate to initiate strong economic reforms, but so far he has given no indication of how to shape a social dialogue with trade unions and other organisations. There is also no real democratic element to his plans, although he said he might use the referendum as a tool if his reforms are not successful in parliament.
Macron even announced that he would cut short debates and govern by decree in order to introduce strong economic reforms in the beginning of his presidency. He has said too little about the environment, and there are no plans to give citizens a greater say in environmental issues.
Nor is there any proposal on the table to reform the institutions of the Fifth Republic. Macron simply wants to use the ballot to his own ends in order to be seen as a great reformist. All this is creating a political void in France which makes the current political situation particularly interesting.
Direct election of the President since 1962
In France, the presidential election works by a majority vote system of two rounds. Often, in the second round, voters choose one candidate simply to reject the other. The direct election of the president was made possible following a constitutional referendum in 1962 and every presidential election has always been a ballot vote where citizens elect their new head of state. Macron won the 2017 election with more than 66% of votes against Le Pen. He became the new president on May 15 after starting a new political movement just over a year ago. Side-lining the traditional political leaders and parties, Macron wants to push for a new way of thinking outside of the traditional left/right political spectrum. His political convictions are mainly liberal and he has called for a strong country within the context of globalisation.
The conservative Republicans might gain seats in the June election as they did well in the last mid-term elections, while the Socialist Party will struggle to survive as a bloc in parliament. As for the other parties, the far-right National Front might emerge with a parliamentary group of around 20 to 30 members, but that is far from certain under the current electoral system which stretches over two rounds. With the left-wing movement, La France insoumise, facing the same uncertainty, En Marche and the Republicans may dominate with two or three other minor political forces in power.
New situation – but no plan for democratisation?
This is the first time France faces such a fragmented situation since the Fifth Republic, its current governmental system, was created by Charles de Gaulle in 1958. It has often been argued that French voters are dissatisfied with their political parties and leaders. In fact, this dissatisfaction is already written into the French constitution as there are two ways of expressing national sovereignty in France: through the parliament or by referendum. Today, I am convinced that direct democratic tools could help to reshape the French political landscape.
French politics has always been seen as a game reserved for professional elites who have had a long career. But we need more change in political mandates with collective tools that are less focused on a single person. A new political culture cannot emerge through decrees but through the implementation of new tools that encourage citizen participation.
I've often heard people say that "we get the politicians we deserve", but I think that with the help of new democratic tools we could transform that saying into "we are responsible for what happens".
We deserve citizen empowerment. Macron has failed to present a plan to make the representative government more democratic, showing little interest in this matter as a candidate. This is a real pity as direct democratic tools could help Macron legitimise the strong reforms he needs.
So far, he has merely recycled some ideas that other candidates put forward about reducing the number of parliamentarians or introducing proportional representation to a certain degree – an election pledge made by Francois Hollande when he ran for president in 2012. The coming weeks will reveal Macron's true political style as well as his strategies to create a strong political consensus behind his social and economic reforms.
Christophe Premat is an associate lecturer in cultural studies at the University of Stockholm (Sweden) and was a member of the French National Assembly for the French expatriates in Northern Europe.


text: The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon Strong's Number: 2213 Browse Lexicon Original WordWord Originzetemafrom (2212)Transliterated WordTDNT EntryZetemaNonePhonetic SpellingParts of Speechdzay'-tay-mah Noun Neuter Definition a question, debate about the law NAS Word Usage - Total: 5issue 1, points of disagreement 1, questions 3 NAS Verse Count Acts5Total5Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.Bibliography InformationThayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Zetema". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.


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Restaurant Reviews
This week, I went to Pino's Pizza Al Centro.
Super yummy!!! Just the way I like pizza. It's fairly inexpensive (with very large pieces of pizza!), but they only take cash (unless your bill is over $25).
Restaurant Reviews
Well, this week (and last) I mostly stuck with places I've been before.
But, tonight, I was tempted by the chocolate pudding, homemade marshmallow fluff, and crumbled graham crackers. Yummy!!!
Restaurant Catch Up…
Oops… I got a little behind in my weekly restaurant reviews. I think I'm missing one, but I don't know what it is…
Bellagio Pizzeria – Good food! With Greek and Italian options. The Souvlaki was excellent. My only complaint is that they put hummus on the pitas… Oh and a pickle… I've never heard of that one before.
Thai Basil – Well, aside from the weird name, it was pretty good. The lunch menu is a bit limited, but they had a good yellow curry (though their spices run on the hot side). Their house salad (you get with lunch) was odd…. the dressing tasted like thousand island dressing with peanut oil mixed in. Also all the meals came with a side of watermelon???
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant – A favorite of mine! Chicken Souvlaki pita. Only complaint is the area of town is not great for parking. You can either find one of the every limited spots on the street, or the way overpriced garage across the street…
Gallo Blanco – The restaurant attached to the hotel, so nice and close. Not my favorite food, but they smoked beef sandwiches are pretty good. And they are open 'til 11. Plus free wireless internet is a plus.
Pane Bianco – Pluses – Fresh woodfire bread, fresh mozzarella. Minuses – limited menu, a little confusing to order.
Little Caesars – We had pizzas delivered at work. Either I was really hungry (a likely possibility) or they make decent pizza.
Rubios – I'd never heard of this chain, but they have pretty good burritos
It's alright. I like that all the sandwiches are on pitas instead of bread. But, their "famous" chicken salad was really kinda gross…
From the outside, That's a Wrap looks kinda trashy, and the food has lame names, but it tastes really good. I recommend the Turkey Club.
Dear Mr. Pecan Man,
Dear Mr. Pecan Man,
This morning I purchased a bag of your pecans. I am writing to inform you that I will probably not be buying them in the future. There was no problem with the product, in fact the cinnamon sugar pecans are simply excellent. So excellent that I have eaten nothing but cinnamon sugar pecans all day………
If anyone else wants excellent pecans, check out Summer Place Pecans.
Restaurant Review
Last week, I went to the Thai Elephant again (twice…). Chicken curry and fried tofu excellent as ever, chicken satay just ok (I didn't particularly like the peanut sauce it came with).
Then on the day I didn't have left over curry for lunch, I went to Red Brick Pizza. I think its a little chain, but they make excellent pizza!!! Crispy crust with not too much sauce… just the way I like it! And the service is really quick.
New Feature – Restaurants
My mom wanted me to add a new feature to my blog. Restaurant Reviews. While my home away from home has a fridge, there is no way to heat up food, so I eat out for almost every meal while I'm there.
Domino's Pizza – I love that I can place an order online and have it delivered. Beyond that, it is some of the worst fast food pizza (which is saying a lot, because I usually like fast food pizza).
The Wild Thaiger – Simply excellent thai food (I had the chicken curry and deep fried tofu, but there are a lot of other things on the menu that looked good). The fried tofu was battered which was a little odd, but the curry was yummy. Maybe not the safest parking lot (its secluded behind the building), but the other customers seemed to be fairly upstanding.
Subway – My old standby. Its great on the drive down.
Sweet Tomatoes – Fine tasting food, but wayyyy overpriced.
Sui Wok – Just your usual chinese food. I had the sesame chicken with rice. It tasted good, but wasn't anything exceptional.
Quiznos – Turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich. It was ok, but has nothing on my beloved Subway. Service was kinda lame (the guy got really confused when I said I didn't want cheese… sorry, but I don't like cheese on my sandwiches…


text: I have been using steel blue zip sided 152's the last 2 times. Got a free pair off a mate first, as he thought they rubbed on his toe, I did not notice that. Simple zip entry which is great if you go in for a cuppa. Never use the laces except when they get loose. They are very comfy right to the end and last around 18 months. I wear bamboo socks in summer as they are a little cooler and thick socks in winter.


text: Da Fonseca, also known as Groove Addiction or Underskin is one of the most requested deejays and Portuguese producers, perfuming the places for where it passes with its groovie and happy sound, an authentic virus of the highly contagiante dance....All over Portugal as well as in the Europe, party people has enjoyed in full of house in its varied flowing, that this deejay always offers in its sets. As deejay, Da Fonseca it has constructed a safe career where the evolution trend is a clear evidence, as it proves it innumerable gigs that he carries out every week. E because its will and capacity to evolve in this so competitive and demanding career, Da Fonseca bet strong in the parallel career of producer."Isto e Porno" or "Façam Barulho", are his more recognized "hits" in the area of production, where the dj/produtor got famous under the name of GROOVE ADDICT ION, however we can find still you vary productions of alternative music with the Underskin name. Under these two alter-egos, Da Fonseca already edited, for the Brazilian Dasound, the North Americans Next Dimension and Surge, for the French Atlantic Records and Armagdis, for the Danish Lekker and nationals Pandora, Kaos, Cool Beat, Free and major ́s Farol and Vidisco, but not only originals also many remixes.In resume Da Fonseca, performs in the most excellent clubs and Portuguese events, and also in Spain, Luxemburg, Germany, Belgium, France and Switzerland .In the past he was also official deejay of the program +noite T V and the Playboy parties in Portugal. Looking at the future with great optimismo, Da Fonseca continues to investstrong in the production, without never relinquishing djing, its first and great passion.


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Long or short hair? That is the question. I am debating just chopping it off, but I also want to give it the chance to grow and be pretty! I'm a low maintenance gal, short hair suits my lifestyle and personality well. Then again, it takes two seconds to throw up in a pony tail or messy bun. I've had short hair for over a year now and I want something different!
Also, I'm trying to guestimate how long my hair will be by the end of April. I feel like having longer hair, or at least an A-line bob will bring femininity to my bikini package. Any opinions?! I also think I'm going to go darker very soon, my blonde is becoming brassy, and I think darker is sexier and more natural anyhow.
Anyways, I finished my work early and I'm waiting to run home! Debating making my run 5 miles, or cutting it short and going only about 3.5. It's going to be FREEZING and I'm off an hour later than last week. I better just suck it up and do it, I'll warm up.
Exciting news! Tomorrow I have my Annual Review at work! I'm hoping I did amazing work all year round and get an awesome raise! I'm hoping for about a 5% increase, I have a lot of projects and Business Improvements to back me up. Not to mention….. I interviewed for a promotion and it was actually offered to me! It was very difficult deciding what I should do, but after making a list of pros and cons, talking to Derek and my manager, I decided the best option would be to wait for a full time position to open up with the Coordinator Team (team above mine). The offer was a 6 month contract, part time with the potential to become full time and a permanent role. Unfortunately I couldn't take the risk, but it's great knowing my managers acknowledge my hard work and have faith that I could create a new role. Ego boost for sure! I needed one too!
This week I'm gonna kick my ass, booty and legs incorporated into EVERY day. Yesterday I did 3 Zuzka videos at home, whewwww! She kicked my ASS! Jump squats, switch lunges, dive bombers, burpees etc…. definitely felt the burn! Her workouts are full body, but I love the focus they have on legs, and I love the results I get from her videos. Running definitely compliments her workouts as well, my legs and butt should shrink up in no time as long as I am CONSISTENT! Consistency has been hard for me lately. I NEED TO WORKOUT EVERY DAY! NO DAYS OFF! Last week I took 2 days off, can't do that anymore.
I have been mastering my cravings though, and I am more adjusted to my diet. Gum was the dumbest idea ever, flavored gum only makes me want to EAT something sugary. I want the satisfaction or chew, texture, and swallow. I am beginning to find cooking enjoyable! Last night I made spicy garlic chicken breasts in the crockpot, steamed broccoli with garlic and pepper for the week, finally made Turkey Muffins which are AMAZING, and I even made the Blueberry Yogurt Bites. So delicious! Tonight I am going to bake some sweet potatoes to have with my chicken and broccoli. Is it weird that I'm so excited?! Apples and peanut butter are like dessert for me too!
Well, I better wrap it and mentally prepare for this run home! Mmmmm and the delicious dinner waiting for me when I get there……


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The kids and I spent some time this morning decorating the house for Christmas. Okay, I'll admit that I did the decorating and the kids watched.
The first project was these colorful paper chains to adorn the dining room windows. These are made from the covers of magazines and catalogs that were bound for the recycle bin. I chose the brightly colored pages, cut them into strips and linked them into chains. I love how the colors from the opposite sides of the pages peek out! And even though you can get a glimpse of what they used to be (see the blue New York Life ad?) the look now is just bright and cheery! I'm debating adding a few more chains to each window, or maybe some more in the living room, but we'll have to see what kinds of catalogs come in the mail this week. If you have to know, it was a Nordstrom catalog that came addressed to the lady who used to live in this house 4 years ago that started it, it had the greatest red cover with hot pink writing on it I just had to find a way to use it.
Second, I made some paper snowflakes to hang in the family room window. I also made a big mess of little bits of paper all over the floor. We haven't had any snow so far this year, so I guess I felt the need to make some on my own.


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Elverum target record-breaking occasion against PSG
Elverum target record-breaking occasion against PSG
In their first season in Group A of the VELUX EHF Champions League, Elverum Handball are going all out.
The Norwegian champions' first big-name visitor is Paris Saint Germain in Round 3 and to celebrate the occasion, the match will be played at the 11,500 capacity Håkons Hall in Lillehammer on 28 September at 17:30 hrs.
Elverum hope to smash their previous record attendance of 6,042 and dream to beat the record for highest attendance at a handball match in Norway – 11,200 at the 1999 Women's World Championship Final.
"This season we get the ultimate test for how good we can be both on and off the court. We will meet big teams during the whole season, and the home-game against PSG will be the biggest club-game in Norway in the last 22 years, maybe ever," said Elverum managing director, Mads Fredriksen.
Among PSG's star-studded squad is Sander Sagosen, who will be a huge draw for local fans and it will be a personal highlight for the Norwegian international.
"It is a dream for me to play in the Champions League in Norway. Let us make this match to the biggest club match in Norway ever."
Tickets for the clash on 28 September will be released on Sunday 18 August on Elverum's club website.


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The family feud gripping one of the world's largest casino companies has taken another bizarre turn, as the aging patriarch at the centre of the drama headed to hospital and a group of Canadian relatives scrambled to regain the upper hand.
Last week, it looked like the Canadian children of Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho had won control of the private holding company through which Mr. Ho controls SJM Holdings Ltd. SJM operates 20 casinos in Macau, a former Portuguese colony that has become a gambling mecca and generates at least three times as much gambling revenue as Las Vegas.
Mr. Ho, 89, made an announcement last week on a Hong Kong television station during which he read from cue cards prepared by some family members. During the brief broadcast, Mr. Ho said he turned over control of the company to the families of two of his ex-wives. He has been married four times and has 16 children. The two families include his second wife, Lucina, who lives in Toronto, and her five Canadian children - Lawrence, Pansy, Daisy, Maisy and Josie.
The other two families claimed Mr. Ho had been pressured into making the statements. They insisted Mr. Ho's intentions have always been to divide the stake equally among the four families. All sides tried to meet last week to resolve the dispute but no deal could be reached.
On Monday came a new twist. Gordon Oldham, a Hong Kong lawyer who represents Mr. Ho, released clips of videos in which his client says he wants to get back the holding company, known as Lanceford Co., and that he had been pressured to make the TV broadcast last week. "I want a fair division among my families," Mr. Ho told Mr. Oldham in one video clip shot at the billionaire's home.
In the clips, shot after Mr. Ho's television broadcast, Mr. Oldham repeatedly asks a frail Mr. Ho if he was pressured by Pansy and the others. "I must read word by word from the plaque my [family]made with the help of Pansy and Daisy," Mr. Ho said haltingly. When asked off camera by his daughter Angela Ho, a member of the rival two families, if he had been pressured, Mr. Ho responded: "Yes … under pressure." He added: "The whole thing is in a mess."
Mr. Ho also referred to the other families' actions as "robbery" and said "I know nothing of it, and then I find out I signed something they forced me to sign."
At one point, Mr. Ho appeared to be enjoying the drama and quipped to Mr. Oldham: "I must congratulate you. In just a few days, you manage to blow up this thing so quickly." Mr. Oldham laughed and replied: "Well, it will be reflected in my bill."
Mr. Oldham asked Mr. Ho if he wanted him to proceed with legal action to win back Lanceford. The question was key because during last week's television broadcast, Mr. Ho said he was dropping all legal action and had fired Mr. Oldham. But in the clips shown by Mr. Oldham on Monday, Mr. Ho said he wanted to continue the lawsuit.
The members of the Ho family who now control Lanceford reacted swiftly to the videos. "I was bewildered by what has occurred today, which clearly does not reflect the instructions our father Dr. Stanley Ho expressed to us previously on various occasions in the presence of medical practitioners and lawyers. It is regrettable that this matter has been played out in the public arena," Pansy Ho said in a statement.
On the weekend, Pansy and the others released a statement quoting Mr. Ho as saying: "There have never been any acts of 'hijacking,' 'robbery,' 'fraudulent misappropriation,' or 'breach of integrity.' The wordings used were never my intention, and were put forth by people with their own agenda and to arouse public attention."
It's not clear what will happen next in the strange saga. Mr. Oldham has indicated he plans to renew legal action to win back Lanceford for Mr. Ho. Meanwhile, Pansy and the other family members still insist the legal action has been dropped and that Mr. Oldham has been fired.
Lawrence Ho and Pansy Ho, who live in Hong Kong, already own sizable casino operations in Macau and the addition of SJM would put them in charge of nearly 60 per cent of the territory's casino business.
Adding to the drama, Mr. Ho was taken to hospital Monday for what Mr. Oldham called a routine procedure related to a breathing tube in his neck. Mr. Ho has been frail since having brain surgery in 2009.


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We just launched Mantis yesterday, and saw a rush of activity as partners hopped onto the WebRTC cloud. The new things people will be able to build – a real-time, online dungeons and dragons web app, seminar applications, education applications, and more – are now going to see a whole new level of quality and experience. We're really excited to be the face-to-face video platform that helps make this happen. But to make it happen more quickly, we've decided to write a quick Mantis checklist. To make your Mantis application work, you will need to:
- Make sure that you are using the OpenTok on WebRTC JS library. You can find the library here, and find the reference documentation here. If you are using the v1.1 JS library, you will need to update your application to the v2.0 library.
- Use a browser with WebRTC support – Chrome 26, FireFox Beta, or IE9 with the Google Chrome Frame plugin.
- When you generate a session, make sure that the p2p.preference flag is set to disabled. If you're generating your sessions from the Developer Dashboard, then you will need to download one of our server-side SDKs and generate sessions yourself.
If you haven't already asked to participate in the Mantis beta, please contact us. Then make sure that you are using the correct API key for the Mantis beta. If you are not sure which API key you sent us, then please email us, and we will let you know. Mantis requires that your API key be enabled to access the infrastructure.
- [UPDATE] Good news! As of 10/1/13 Mantis is available in production. That means you no longer have to email the TokBox team to request access. Mantis is subject to the new OpenTok platform pricing which you can review here. Free access to Mantis is available through our new 30-day free trial.
It really is that quick, and if you're finding that you need some more help, then let us know. To make sure that your question gets answered as quickly as possible, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com using the following template:
Email subject: [Mantis bug report] [Description of issue]
Email body:
API key:
Session ID:
Browser version:
Time of issue:
and then feel free to describe the issue further after filling out those fields.
We're excited to see what our partners can build with Mantis, and we're also ready and available whenever you need help. Happy coding!


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Ted says his favourite apron keeps your tools close at hand and epoxy off your clothes. It comes in handy when planking your boat too. Our students all receive a customized apron when they take a class with us.
• 10 oz. natural canvas
• Fully adjustable
• One size fits all
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"We've opened a lot of stores and we have never seen support like this from a local chamber. This is fantastic." -Colin Stephenson, Sales Manager of Sherwin Williams
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If you've driven by a gas station recently, you've probably noticed: Gas prices are going up again. In L.A., they're about 55 cents per gallon higher right now compared with this time last year.
The current average for the state is $3.31 per gallon. In L.A., it's $3.45, with some area gas stations already hitting prices over $4. And prices are expected to continue going up over the next few months.
Patrick DeHaan, an analyst with the web site GasBuddy.com, said the price increase is driven by California's gas tax increase and the state's stringent summer blend of gas, which is more expensive to make. Additionally, DeHaan said oil prices are the highest they've been since 2015.
"That is because of OPEC's production cuts that have led U.S. oil inventories to be 77 million barrels lower than a year ago. All this adds up to higher gas prices, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better."
Those rising gas prices will likely provide even more fuel for an effort to repeal California's state gas tax.
Last November, Californians started paying 12 cents per gallon more as part of SB1 -- the transportation funding package the state passed last year. Now that tax is the target of a campaign Republicans are leading to put the issue before voters this fall.
The initiative needs 587,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot in November. Thad Kousser, professor of political science at the University of California in San Diego, said money will determine whether or not the gas tax repeal gets to the ballot.
As voters become more upset about high gas prices and polls show support for a gas tax repeal, fundraising for the initiative will only get easier, Kousser said.
Some of the donors backing the California gas tax repeal are well-known Republicans at the national level, including Devin Nunes and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Lowering taxes follows the Republican platform, but the repeal could also be a good way for the party to encourage its voters to turn out to the polls this fall, Kousser said.
"Republicans are trying desperately to hold 7 of those 14 Republican-held Congressional seats in this election. That's key to Kevin McCarthy's majority, and in all of those districts they want to give Republicans something to get energized and excited about in order to mobilize them in November."
If the initiative makes the November ballot, Kousser said it could pass because almost all Republicans will support lowering taxes; Democrats, however, are divided on the gas tax issue so some of them will support the repeal, too.
"There are Democrats who want to see gas prices go up because that correctly prices the real, true cost of gas in terms of contributing to local smog, local climate change and a lot of those Democrats are already driving Teslas and Priuses anyway. And then there are other Democrats who see this as a regressive tax. [Those with] more limited income perhaps have cars that get worse mileage, and that $50 gas bill really hits those voters."
If the gas tax is repealed, the state would have $5 billion less to spend on transportation and infrastructure.


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Love spending time with friends during the day or night? We have just the right places for you to relax at!
Location: Nungambakkam
Cost:₹ 250 for 2 approx
Food Category: Beverages
Timings: 10 AM – 10 PM
Menu Special: Choco Hazelnut
The Thickshake Factory
Location: Besant Nagar, Khader Nawaz Khan road, Anna Nagar West, Valasaravakam
Cost: ₹300 for 2 approx
Food Category: Desserts, Beverages
Timings: 11 AM – 1 AM
Menu Specials: Thick Shakes, Peanut Butter Shake, Hazelnut Shake, Brownie Shake, Belgian Chocolate Shake, Mango Melody, Belgium Chocolate
Cool Biz
Location: Adyar
Cost: ₹250 for 2 approx
Food Category: Juices, Ice Cream, Street Food, Beverages
Timings: 8 AM-10 PM
Menu Specials: Chaat, Mango Milkshake, Mocktails, Faluda, Thick Shakes
Chocolate Room
Location: Velachery
Cost:₹ 500 for 2 approx
Food Category: Desserts, Bakery, Café
Timings: 11 AM- 11 PM
Menu Specials: Hot Chocolate, Brownie, Ferrero Rocher Shake, Waffles, Potato Wedges, Toblerone Shake, Chocolate Pancakes
Creamy Inn
Location: K K Nagar, Velachery, Chetpet, Anna Nagar East & West
Cost: ₹200 for 2 approx
Food Category: Ice creams, Beverages
Timings: 10.30 AM- 11.30 PM
Menu Specials: Thick Shakes, Waffle Cone, Vanilla Softy


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The Nexus 9 won't officially ship until November, but that hasn't stopped one sneaking onto the official Geekbench rankings. With its ridiculous-sounding dual-64-bit CPU, it was always destined to be fast; but it's on par with a professional-level Mac Pro from a couple years ago, according to Geekbench. That's a little insane.
A cautionary reminder: benchmarks aren't everything! In the case of Geekbench, it's a measure of a couple of different things, including some number-crunching processor-heavy tasks and memory tests. Also, benchmarks like Geekbench aren't great for comparing x86 and ARM-based systems, or situations where you have a varying number of processors. However, they're still just about the only objective way of comparing computer power across different platforms, so from that perspective, benchmarks are pretty handy.
With that in mind: the 'HTC Volantis' (read: Nexus 9) scored 1903 in Geekbench. To put that in context: an entry-level 2012 Mac Pro, a machine designed for professional-level media editing and retailing for over a grand, scored a 1925. Heck, my Macbook Air barely scrapes over the 2000 mark. In tablet terms, that's nearly unheard of. The Nexus 10 that it's replacing scores 879, and in Geekbench world, double the score means double the performance. Even the year-old iPad Air only squeaks in at 1085.
All this is just proof, in case you needed it, that tablets are rapidly catching up to all but the most powerful PCs in terms of processing power. Not only does that mean more capable multitasking, video streaming and the like, but it also opens the door for more advanced video-editing and photo-processing apps to come to tablets. Those have normally been the PC's citadel, one of the last remaining barriers to switching operating systems. When you throw in other productivity extras like the keyboard case that's launching alongside the Nexus 9, it's really no surprise that the tablet market is taking bite after bite out of the PC world. [Geekbench via Twitter]


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Celtics rookie Jared Sullinger's strong preseason game performances in Turkey and Italy probably had some NBA general managers second-guessing themselves for not drafting him.
Sullinger gets no satisfaction from that.
"I could care less about them GMs at this point," Sullinger said yesterday after practice at HealthPoint. "There's only one GM I worry about and that's the man upstairs (Danny Ainge). He gave me an opportunity to play here so I'm going to live it to the fullest."
The former Ohio State star's stock dropped when back problems were discovered at the pre-draft camp in Chicago, so he was available when the Celtics made the 21st pick.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been a fan ever since Sullinger played AAU ball against his son, Austin.
"They trapped him every single possession," Rivers said, "so he's seen every coverage that you could ever see. He's had to think his way through it. I think that serves him well."
Rivers was on hand at the NBA draft when New Orleans drafted Austin 10th. Austin couldn't believe Sullinger fell into the Celtics' laps.
"He was like, 'This is unbelievable,' " Boston's coach recalled. "He was shocked by that. He just kept saying, 'This is unbelievable.' "
Rivers is grateful that news of Sullinger's bad back scared off other teams.
"I think Danny spread that rumor," Rivers joked. "The Celtics marketing/PR machine was at work full-tilt."
Sullinger has no regrets.
"If I could go back and redo everything," he said on media day, "and me not getting hurt, I'd get hurt again and slide all the way back down to 21 just so I could be with the Boston Celtics."
So far, Sullinger's back hasn't been an issue, but that doesn't mean it won't become one.
"He has to watch it," Rivers said. "He has back issues like half the league. So he just has to take care of himself."
The 6-foot-9, 260-pound forward contributed game highs of 16 points and 8 rebounds in 26-1/2 minutes off the bench in the preseason opener in Turkey. He started last Sunday in Italy and had 9 points and 7 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Sullinger, 20, played well against European power forwards who were known more for shooting than rebounding. Tonight, he'll get his first chance to prove he can hold his own against more physical big men when the Celtics play the New York Knicks in a preseason game at 7:30 at the XL Center in Hartford.
Sullinger was a consensus top-five player in the high school senior class of 2010, averaging 24.5 points and 11.7 rebounds for the nation's No. 1-ranked team, Northland High in Columbus, Ohio. Then he stayed in his hometown to play for Ohio State and averaged 17.5 points and 9.3 rebounds as a sophomore last year while leading the Buckeyes to the NCAA Final Four. OSU got there by winning the East Regional at the TD Garden. So he'll enter his rookie season with fond memories of his new home court.
"It's a blessing," he said. "It's just God's way of telling me this was a special place to you and just letting me know that this is an organization I really want to be a part of."
Fab Melo and Kris Joseph, Celtics rookies out of Syracuse, don't have such great memories of the Garden. Their college careers ended there when Ohio State beat the Orange in the East Regional final.
Sullinger said he's not determined to prove his doubters wrong by piling up big numbers, but Rivers wouldn't mind if he did.
"Six months into the college season," Rivers said, "he was a top-three pick and then he goes 21. I wouldn't be very happy with that. But listen, he has to do it for 15 years to prove them wrong, not just one year. That's the way he has to look at it."
Sullinger learned quickly how intense Kevin Garnett can be. Garnett has been in Sullinger's ear for much of camp.
"Everybody thinks it's in a bad way," Sullinger said. "A lot of his talking is really in a good way. It's just the intensity, the way he nods his head, the way he moves his body, his body language. Everybody thinks that's negative, but really, half his stuff is positive."
KG sometimes calls Sullinger "Sully," the nickname Sullinger's mother uses, his two brothers and even his father. But KG calls Sullinger "young'un" most of the time.
"I'm his young'un," Sullinger said. "I accept that being that he is an NBA dinosaur. You've got to understand that being young is a good thing."


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Hon. Betty Roberts Women in the Law Program
April 08, 2009
Hon. Betty Roberts '66 is the author of "With Grit and By Grace- Breaking Trails in Politics and Law: A Memoir," which focuses on her rise from a Depression-era childhood on the Texas plains to become a teacher, lawyer, state legislator, candidate for governor, and eventually Oregon's first woman Supreme Court Justice. Join us for the inaugural Hon. Betty Roberts Women in the Law program: "Listening to the Past, Working for the Future- Celebrating Women in the Law".