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Jan 5, 2016
Category: Style
The brisk Fall weather has blown in, and if you've been through even a few East Coast winters, you know that the cold snap quickly gives way to wet, gross weather. How do you get through it, aside from shutting yourself indoors and risking a severe case of cabin fever? You stock up on a good coat, warm accessories, and perhaps most important of all—a good pair of waterproof boots.
If you've always been the kind of guy who eschews boots, the minute you invest in a quality pair you won't be able to believe you've resisted them for so long. Having dry, warm feet are essential when trying to survive the Fall and Winter seasons. Luckily for you, we've rounded up 16 of our favorite hard-charging boots that will keep you bone dry during wet weather.
Tretorn New Gunnar Rain Boots
If you love your sneakers and don't want to upgrade to full-on boots, take a half-way step with Tretorn's rain boots. They look like a high-top sneaker, but are fully waterproofed to make them officially the most weather-resistant sneakers you've ever owned.
Native Jimmy Boots
Native creates a lot of bouncy, out of this world shoes, but their Jimmy Boots are a bit more subdued, which—in this case—is a good thing. Crafted from coated ripstop nylon and rubber, these are waterproof boots that will last for a lifetime.
LL Bean Duck Boots
You don't get more classic when it comes to waterproof boots than with LL Bean's signature Bean Boots. Designed by LL Bean himself in 1912 (yes, you read that right), the boots still embody the original design (with modern upgrades like toasty Thinsulate lining). Handcrafted in Maine out of full-grain leather and rugged rubber, these boots might be the only pair you'll ever need to own.
Sorel 1964 Premium CVS Boots
If you're looking to buy a pair of boots that will get you through rainy days but are also strong enough to carry you through snowy winters, look no further than Sorel's 1964 Premium CVS Boots. The boots are made of sturdy waxed canvas and durable rubber, and also come with a recycled felt liner that will keep your feet extra warm, regardless of whether you're trudging through rain, sleet, or snow.
Palladium Pampa Boots Sport Cuff WP2
Beginning in 1920s France, Palladium made vulcanized rubber tires for airplanes. In the late 1940s, they made the switch to creating footwear with rubber soles as hard-charging as their tires, and since then, they've built a brand committed to creating quality shoes that will stand the test of time. The Pampa Boots are casual but classy, made out of genuine waterproof leather (an available in black, navy, and orange) with a sturdy gum sole and lined with 100% Australian wool lining to keep you extra warm.
Sperry Cold Bay Boots
Sperry is known for being the king of boat shoes, but surprise—you can wear Sperrys all year 'round with the introduction of the brand's boot line. Fully lined with Thinsulate, Sperry's Cold Bay Boots are waterproof seam-sealed to ensure your feet will be dry in wet conditions, and they're even rated for temperatures as low as -25° F.
Hunter Original Rubber Lace-Up Boots
Seeing that they've been crafting rubber products since the 1800s, we think it's safe to say the folks at Hunter know a thing or two about keeping dry. The Scottish company has a handful of boots to choose from, but this lace-up ankle boot in matte rubber is one of our personal favorites. Boasting a bellowing tongue with a chunky sole and raised details that pay homage to the Hunter's Original boot, you simply can't go wrong with these.
Pointer Caine Boots
Some waterproof boots can lean towards looking a little too outdoorsy if you want to go to out to dinner after whatever outdoor activity you've got planned, so if you want boots that'll keep you dry while still looking sharp, look no further than Pointer's high-top Caine Boots. Featuring a combination of waterproof leather and nubuck, the boots are lined with felt to keep your feet warm while still allowing you to look stylish.
Boston Boot Co. Cambridge Boots
Based in Massachusetts (duh), Boston Boot Co. creates tough-as-nails boots that can stand up to whatever Northeastern winters dole out. Crafted out of Horween Chromexcel leather and heavy waxed canvas while featuring a high-density blown rubber sole, the boots will stand up to the crappiest weather you'll experience this season. Premium touches like authentic rawhide laces, a triple density footbed with gel cushioning, and supple calf leather lining, make these likely the nicest shit kickers you'll ever own.
Merrell Epiction Mid WTPF Boots
Merrell has built a reputation for making tough boots for outdoor enthusiasts, and its Epiction boots are one of the brand's best offerings. Crafted out of full-grain leather and waterproofed suede, the boots feature a breathable mesh lining and removable EVA footbed.
Ransom Rutherford Boots
Canada-based Ransom has only been around for less than 10 years, but its wares speak for themselves. These Rutherford Boots have Vibram trail-ready treads, and are available in gray and red, black and gray, or black, tan, and blue.
Original Chippewa 6-inch Rugged Outdoor Work Boots
A true American heritage brand, Chippewa (named for its home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) has been creating quality footwear since 1901. These reddish brown Rugged Outdoor Work Boots are one of their best wares, made out of briar-oiled waterproof leather, Original Chippewa's patented Chip-a-Tex waterproof bootie, and a Vibram sole.
SWIMS Barry Work boots
SWIMS is the brainchild of a Norwegian designer who wanted to create fashion-forward, modern galoshes that wouldn't get him laughed off the fashionable streets of Paris and New York City. They brand has since expanded to create more than just galoshes, like these snazzy Barry Workboots. Crafted from waterproofed nubuck leather, the boots have nylon chevron-patterned detailing and a sturdy white sole with a shock of bright orange for extra flair.
Red Wing Moc Toe Boots
Red Wing—named after its home in Red Wing, Minnesota—has been cranking out quality footwear since 1905, so you can wear the heritage boots that legions of admirable men in your life have worn for decades. These Moc Toe Boots are made with water repellent brown leather, rawhide laces, and a white crepe sole.
Danner Mountain Pass Boots
Out of the Depression era came Danner boots, which was established in Oregon in 1932 by Charles Danner who believed that quality craftsmanship supercedes all. That belief in quality still drives the company 80 years later, and you can see it in these Mountain Pass boots. Made with full-grain leather right here in the USA, these boots have a 100% waterproof Gore-Tex lining and a removable footbed for extra support for long, extra-active days.
Filson Uplander Boots
Filson has been crafting quality apparel and gear for over 100 years that will help you trudge through the forest as easily as you trudge down the street on your way to work, and these Uplander Boots are no exception. Made from full-grain leather, the boots feature a removable cork insole that will mold to your foot to ensure comfortability, a quick-drying liner to keep you and your socks dry, and a Vibram sole to keep you from slipping.


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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Grant Deadline for HelpUsAdopt
GRANT DEADLINE: Becky Fawcett @helpusadopt.org is now accepting adoption grant applications for the FEBRUARY 2015 grant cycle. HelpUsAdopt.org supports ALL families including Muslim, Jewish, LGBT and single parent families.
Click for a FREE application. Please share-- someone you know might need help with the cost of their adoption.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
As If Parenting is Not Hard Enough
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/7-things-i-can-do-that-my-black-son-cant-99408985077.html
By Calvin Hennick
The writer with his son. Photo courtesy of Calvin Hennick.
In the days after the Michael Brown shooting, I wrote an essay titled "I Hope My Son Stays White," detailing my fears about what might happen to my biracial three-year-old son if he grows up to have dark skin. The upshot: America, to its shame, is still a place where black males are feared, and I don't want that fear to turn itself on my son in a way that leads to his arrest or death.
I published the piece on Ebony.com, and the reactions from black readers ranged from "sad but true" to allegations that I myself was engaging in the very racism and colorism that I was decrying. But buried among these was a comment from a white reader who accused me of "sucking up to black folk" and then went on to list the supposed advantages of being black in America. (Apparently, according to this reader, my son will have an unearned fast track to a career as an air traffic controller. Um, okay?)
Sunday, October 26, 2014
I Don't Expect You To Understand Why I Parent The Way I Do
Source: http://goo.gl/qsWzjb
Being the parent of children with special needs, our style and means of parenting are quite different than most parents. There are big reasons why we do the things we do, expect the things we expect, and redirect the way we redirect:
My son's coach meant well. He really did. His fatherly instincts told him to comfort my son and try to remedy the situation by loaning him his gloves. The temperatures at game time were a brisk 30 degrees. The sun was up, but slow to melt the frost that fell in the early morning hours when it was the coldest. My son stood on the sideline shivering, crying, snot running down his upper lip, and looking as if he were close to death.
I stood on the opposite sideline, glaring at him as he played up his sob story, feeling no sympathy.
In fact, through the fumes that clearly radiated from my face I reflected back on the night before, when I was digging out knit caps and gloves in preparation for his game. Because I'm a college-educated person I paid attention to the evening weather report (which a kindergartener could do). I listened when the reporter said, matter-of-factly, that the next morning would be below normal. He even went as far as to say, "If your son or daughter is playing soccer, football or fall baseball, you will want to dress them warm!" Imagine that!
Friday, October 24, 2014
Worth the Trip to NYC! - See you soon Brenda and Mike.
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At first, it seems like a joke. There's no way they can be serious, you think, as the giant flatbread is deposited unceremoniously before you. It's shaped like a football, with puffy crusts surrounding a moat of molten white cheese called sulguni. On top of the cheese is a barely cooked egg, its yolk peeking out over the sea of dairy. And then the waiter gives a little nod, leans over, and starts mixing the egg into the cheese, leaving you with an enormous, delicious bread boat to contend with. This is khachapuri adjaruli, and it's serious business indeed.
Khachapuri adjaruli makes up just a small part of Georgian cuisine, but it's probably the most craveable, though the oeuvre of other khachapuris—some cheeseless, others filled with beans or corn—is vast and equally tempting. Still, if you're going to seek out Georgian food at two newish Georgian restaurants downtown, save room to go beyond simple carbohydrates.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
FRUA Memberships Drive
The Family Focus - Digital Edition
FRUA e-Newsletter supplement to The Family Focus
October 2014
Vol. 1, Issue 1
We are excited to launch the first issue of The Family Focus - Digital Edition.
The Family Focus digital edition and printed journal are membership publications. Our printed journal has more in-depth articles. Our new digital edition is meant to be a quicker read with online links to information.
Thank you for being a part of the FRUA adoption member community. We journey together with our successes and challenges.
FRUA Membership: Hope, Help, and Community
Fall Membership Drive - Special Offer - NOW
This is FRUA membership month! Until November 8th, we are offering a special promotion for those who renew their FRUA memberships for one or three years. Next month, we will focus on National Adoption Month and attachment issues.
Renew through November 8th, and receive a FREE educational course or webinar from Adoption Learning Partners.
Recent News
FRUA National news update . . . from our Chair.
Follow along with Jan Wondra on her recent trip to Moscow for FRUA. . . FRUA National Board Blog.
FRUA regional chapters recently hosted representatives from several of our children's birth countries. Events were held in the DC area, Minneapolis and Seattle. . . FRUA regional events.
FRUA advises about its global outreach programs in e-blast (9/5/14). . . FRUA Increases Global Outreach , Global Outreach FAQ.
IN THE NEWS. . . A recent article in The Washington Post noted a pending New York court case involving two minors who are Russian adoptees. FRUA has been asked by members about its position regarding this issue. . . FRUA Issues Position Statement on NY Court Case (10/20/14).
Resource Links
FRUA National & Regional
World events, and ensuing media attention, can negatively impact our children, and attitudes from others. FRUA developed an education document to help parents and teachers talk with children who may have worries about what is happening in Ukraine and Russia. Our parent-educator tool has been recently updated. Parent-Educator Tool for Ukraine Crisis
We now have ten regional chapters in the U.S. covering all fifty U.S. states, so every FRUA member is now associated with a region based on where they live. Regional Chapters List and Contacts
It is important the voices of our FRUA members are heard with key national adoption leaders. Continuing our mission of awareness building, FRUA is in regular contact with opinion leaders at adoption organizations around the country. National Adoption Policy Groups
Kazakhstan Post-Placement Reports Update
For more information about inter-country adoptions:
- U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Children's Issues, adoption.state.gov
Web links of Interest
- Additude Magazine: www.additudemag.com
- Attachment and Trauma Network: www.attachmenttraumanetwork.com
- Adoption Learning Partners: www.adoptionlearningpartners.org
As noted below in our disclaimer below, and in The Family Focus printed journal, FRUA does not endorse or recommend resources, but rather provides information about resources. What works for one family may not work for another.
Member Reminders
from FRUA National Board Chairs . . .
National Board Chair: Please remember to submit your post-placement reports.
Vice Chair: Reach out. You are not alone. Talking with other families who have already made the journey is extremely helpful. This is why I am here, as a parent and a FRUA volunteer.
Education: We are looking forward to celebrating National Adoption Month in November, and focusing on attachment issues, with a members-only live webinar with Deborah Gray. More details to follow.
Membership: Receive a FREE educational course or webinar from Adoption Learning Partners when you join or renew your FRUA membership by November 8th. Fall Membership Drive - Special Offer
Development: Help support FRUA's mission. Donate Now
The Family Focus: Our next printed issue of The Family Focus is FRUA's 20th Anniversary Edition due out in January 2015. Click on The Family Focus Announcement form to learn more about submitting your photos or text for this issue.
Disclaimer: In providing links to non-FRUA sites, FRUA does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information, services or products on these sites. Resources are provided by FRUA members for information purposes only.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Hopscotch Kids in The News: Lusie!
Source: http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/meet-jon-schull-mhp-foot-soldier
Hopscotch Kids in The News: Lusie appears in this MSNBC story about 3-D printing, meets with the global generosity of a local tech genius for kid-approved, custom colored new hands!
Monday, October 20, 2014
SOAR & Hopscotch Adoptions, Inc -North Carolina Wine Tasting To Support Armenian Orphans
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Sexual Abuse Prior to Placement Webinar
Advice for Adoptive Parents
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
7:00PM Central
It is a terribly sad reality that children adopted internationally or through foster care may have suffered sexual abuse.
Join Mary Jo Bennett as she provides insight to parents on:
- Recognizing signs of past abuse in your child
- How to respond if you suspect or know abuse happened
- Protecting the child you are welcoming home and other children in the home
- How to talk to your child about sexual rules or norms in their new home
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Sexual Abuse Prior to Placement Webinar
Advice for Adoptive Parents
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
7:00PM Central
It is a terribly sad reality that children adopted internationally or through foster care may have suffered sexual abuse.
Join Mary Jo Bennett as she provides insight to parents on:
- Recognizing signs of past abuse in your child
- How to respond if you suspect or know abuse happened
- Protecting the child you are welcoming home and other children in the home
- How to talk to your child about sexual rules or norms in their new home
Thursday, October 2, 2014
UN Report Expresses Concern Over Protection of Vulnerable Children in Morocco
It is great to see that the UN is urging Morocco to support unwed mothers and to consider adoption as a viable option, along with kinship and foster/kefala/guardianship. The UN notes that Moroccan children are vulnerable to be taken into domestic servitude, without stronger measures in place.
Source: http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/09/140434/un-report-expresses-concern-over-protection-of-vulnerable-children-in-morocco/
By Colin Kilkelly
In particular, the committee is concerned that article 490 of the Moroccan Criminal Code punishes sexual relations outside marriage, resulting in dozens of babies being abandoned every day in the country.
The committee also expressed deep concern at the stigmatization and social rejection of single mothers in Morocco, of whom one third are adolescents. It also expressed concern over the serious consequences of this social rejection for their children, many of whom do not have identification documents or birth certificates, resulting in them having no legal existence.
The Committee's report urged the Moroccan government to repeal article 490 and to provide unmarried mothers with support to enable them to take care of their children. It also called on the government to protect the rights of pregnant teenagers, adolescent mothers, and their children.Read more.

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Is a nurturing touch using quality oils that will nourish the skin and promote the feeling of well being, while drifting into a relaxed state. Massage tones up your immune system, improves blood circulation and is designed to relieve built up pains of everyday stress. For arthritis sufferers and the disabled it is a non invasive and comforting way of helping with pain management.
By focusing on tight and sore muscle groups, deep tissue can improve your range of motion and mixed with passive stretching can keep the muscles flexible With deep tissue it can relieve pain in deeper layers of muscle and tendons that surround joints, organs and ligaments.
Is a form of muscle manipulation for reducing muscle tension and relieving chronic pain. This style has the benefit of being performed through light clothing such as T-shirts and tracksuits, and is an excellent sports treatment.
Is a complete system of healing using Chinese meridians, and is based upon the correct use of pressure on different parts of the body using the hands, fingers and thumbs. This treatment affects the movement of energy and triggers the bodies innate self healing potential.
Is an amazing treatment of massaging the feet to release tension and soreness in the body. When combined with essential oils it is an exotic treatment and is perfect in combination with all types of massage treatment.
Experience this Japanese technique of hand son healing which channels the life force of nature through the Reiki practitioner.
By lying comfortable on a practitioners table fully clothed in a room with soft lighting and relaxing music the Reiki practitioner uses their hands by placing them over the body as you drift into a deep state of relaxation.
The life-giving energy that passes through the hands is warm and nurturing that is beneficial to relieve emotional stress, supportive in muscle relaxation and injury healing.
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For media partnerships, contact mediapartners@ oreilly.com or download the Media & Promotional Partner Brochure (PDF)
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Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions provide face-to-face exposure to those interested in the same projects and concepts. BoFs can be organized for individual projects or broader topics. BoFs are entirely up to you. You provide the engaging topic.
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Camp Michigamme began in 1922 as the Michigamme Methodist Institute for Methodist Youth across the Upper Peninsula. Almost 100 years have passed and we continue to serve the UP, the Tip of the Mitt, and Northern Wisconsin families and youth. We strive to provide a welcoming space for all to enjoy God's beautiful creation, unplug and connect with one another creating life-long friendships and memories. Each structure on site has its own history to tell. Here is brief look at our 10 camper cabins in the winter time. Check back soon for additional pictures and information on other buildings around Camp Michigamme! Want even more details and history? Consider picking up Alan Larsen's Camp Michigamme History Book! Completed in 2015, Alan's family has been involved with Camp since the 1930's dating back to his parents and many of his 20 grandchildren attend as campers today. One could say that Alan knows a bit about Camp Michigamme. Interested in having one sent or picking one up? Simply email Erica, the Camp Director at email@example.com or call 906-323-6521


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Last Sunday and my first trip of the year to the port at Southampton. It was a beautiful day and the port was busy with 5 cruise ships and 3 containerships alongside and so there was plenty for me to photograph. Here are some of my images
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Michelle told us the other day about this fantastic blog They Draw And Cook, that has a call to artists out, asking anyone interested to illustrate a recipe. They'll be picking from the entries and compiling a book, and all submissions must be in by October 10th. I love this idea, and there are so many amazing works already, that I'm inspired to try my hand. I've got an idea to use some of the artwork from my In The Kitchen collection, and I've come up with some sketches... I'm working on the final now!
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You, long fingers' miracle:
the countess must have smiled
peering from atop her secretaire.
Masterly chiseled carpals, meta-
carpals perfectly bound a
harmony of long phalanges
translated by the keys, the piano
you play at her side, by the source.
The princess also knew.
when caught by the spell
the love dream, that
the reward is you,
long fingers' miracle,
and she traded her wishes
-the balls, the palaces-
for a melody.
I hide in my corner and
wonder about many others
that dreamt the swan dream
of arched violin necks
under the touch of
your long fingers' miracle.
Have they found consolation
in your absence?
Prisoner of harmony, spellbound
by you, long fingers' miracle
I leave from my corner sometimes :
back to Budapest Tom and Jerry.
(By Ana, the elegant lady sipping champagne)
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I just wanted to re-point out the fact that there are some forums associated with this blog. There's not much happening there, and recently they have become a haven for spammers, but I'm trying to clean them up and if other Python programmers read this blog maybe the forums could actually become useful!
Either way for those that didn't know, there are learning python forums available.


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This is Ben
Ben loves to bring you stuff in his mouth but does not in any way want to give you the item, whatever that might be. As he holds it in his mouth he gets terribly excited and wiggles and squirms whining the whole time.
He's nuts about empty paper towel tubes. He can be anywhere in the house and hear when one is being taken off of the paper towel holder. If he's upstairs he comes tearing down the steps to get his tube.
Ben also likes bringing his food to you. Like anything else he doesn't want to give it up he just wants to show you. He really likes eating it in front of someone. He'll bring one piece of dog food at a time, show it to you and then munch it noisily in front of you. This seems to give him an extreme amount of joy.
Like I said, Ben has issues. Just about everyday he makes little piles of dog food on the floor. If he can't get anyone to watch him eat he'll set one piece at a time on the floor in a little cluster, with perhaps as many as ten pieces laying there. Then we have to get after him and tell him to eat his food, at which time he happily obliges us. Otherwise you don't know where you might find the dog food. You find it at the most inopportune moments, almost falling over as a pile of food crunches under foot. This can be a little annoying but, who can really get mad at Ben, since he is quite sensitive and is keen to pick up our displeasure.
In the house Ben's brother, Tucker is the boss. Tucker is bigger and more assertive. But, outside that's another story as Ben is faster and more agile than Tucker. Outdoors Ben shows Tucker who's in charge. It's like they have this little agreement. Tucker rules the house and outside Ben commands respect by running circles around him.
Here Tucker is on the left and Ben on the right. They're brothers. Most people can't tell them apart but, Tucker is heavier and has a bigger head. They've been good dogs. Though they are family pets they belong to our kids, Ryann and Brianna.
We've always had dogs and have had a number of them over the years. We currently have four. Three in the house and one outside. We'd really like to get a sheep dog to guard our growing flock of sheep. Between stray dogs and a growing wolf population it is time we give it serious consideration. Perhaps next spring we will work on getting one.
Well, speaking of dogs they're begging to go out right now so I'd better sign off and let them out.
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The New York State Board of Law Examiners examined 11,182 candidates. Graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association who took the bar examination for the first time achieved a passing rate of 86.1%, an increase of 0.5% from the passing rate achieved by the same group last year. The graduates of New York law schools outperformed their counterparts who attended out-of-state ABA-approved law schools. The passing rate for graduates of New York law schools who took the New York bar examination in July for the first time was 86.3%.
The passing rate for all candidates, including U. S. domestic-educated candidates and foreign educated candidates, and first-time and repeat takers, was 69.2%. The number of foreign-educated candidates sitting for the New York bar examination was 2,838, which accounts for 25% of all candidates who took the July examination. The passing rate for all foreign-educated candidates was 35.4%.


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Today there are essentially only three processors in the market for mission-critical applications. The Intel x86 processor dominates small servers, desktops, and laptops; the IBM mainframe zEC12 processor still dominates extreme workloads, and the IBM Power processor, dominates Unix workloads. Power Systems are optimised for three different operating systems: AIX, Linux and IBMi.
For a number of years SASIT has provided an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering based on IBM Power Systems. We now have more than 140 IBM Power Systems instances under active management. Housed in seven data centres across Australia and New Zealand.
Adopting a hybrid cloud approach enables organisations to take advantage of the capabilities of public cloud platforms and at the same time utilise existing private clouds such as SASIT's power cloud which provide greater controls and service options.


text: A Sigourney High School Senior has been awarded a half tuition scholarship to further her education. Melanie Ann Steinhart won the Hixson Opportunity Award for Keokuk County. The award is worth more than 14 thousand dollars over eight semesters. The award is offered annually to 100 Iowa students. Melanie is the daughter of Barry Steinhart and Sandy Hammes of Sigourney. She will be attending Iowa State University next fall.


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Lahat ng may bahagi sa balakin
ay may bahagi rin sa ibubunga;
di mahalaga kung ano mang gawain
ang maukol sa kahit sino pa.
May tao nang naghalo ng purik
may tao nang bumuhat ng bato;
wala pang alipin o panginoon
na nakapagtayo nang di nagtulong.
Sa pagtatayo ng dampa para sa ulan
o sa pagtatayo ng maharlikang bagay;
sa sama-sama lamang na bayanihan
naitatayo ng lahat ang iisang bagay!
This website is dedicated to all Filipino people who love their country, the Philippines.
The purpose of this website is to help all Filipinos, most importantly the Filipino students in their upbringing, not just in their studies in schools, but also during their leisurely time online. Who said fun is all about playing games?
Currently, we have articles about Filipino folklore including short stories, fables, parables, myths, and legends. Biographies of Filipino national heroes and other famous people in Philippine history that are written both in Tagalog and English are also available.
Soon to include information about Filipino games here in the Philippines, from the old traditional games that children used to play, to the most latest online games now being played at their very own homes or in an Internet Cafe such as Level Up's games Ragnarok and Crazy Kart, e-Games' Ran Online....


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Submitted to: Water Resources Research
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/12/2007
Publication Date: 5/30/2008
Citation: Peters-Lidard, C.D., Mocko, D.M., Garcia, M., Santanello Jr., J., Tischler, M., Moran, M.S., Wu, Y. 2008. Role of precipitation uncertainty in the estimation of hydrologic soil properties using remotely sensed soil moisture in a semi-arid environment. Water Resources Research, Vol. 44, W05S18, doi:10.1029/2007WR005884.
Interpretive Summary: Soil moisture is a critical component of atmospheric, land-surface, and hydrologic models that impacts weather forecasts on daily to seasonal timescales. However, accurate prediction of the moisture conditions in the soil is limited by insufficient information and representation of soil type and textural properties. In this study, the problem of estimating soil moisture and soil properties is approached from a unique perspective. It is based upon a larger effort where NASA, USDA, and our university partners are helping the US Army Corps of Engineers develop techniques to use microwave satellite measurements to derive soil wetness and properties at very high resolution (tens of meters) for assessment of human and vehicle mobility. The first testbed for this experiment is the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed in southeastern Arizona, where 6 daily estimates of near-surface soil moisture across the watershed were derived from passive microwave data using established techniques. Then, a land-surface model was run to determine which soil types and properties are required in the model to simulate the soil moisture conditions that match those from remote sensing. By adjusting the sand, clay, and silt contents (i.e. the properties that control the flow of moisture) of the soil in a physically consistent manner, errors in model simulated versus observed soil moisture were minimized. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential to gain physically meaningful and much-needed soils information at high-resolution using repeated soil moisture data combined with accurate precipitation inputs to the models.
Technical Abstract: The focus of this study is the role of precipitation uncertainty in determining the accuracy and retrieveability of estimated soil texture and hydraulic properties. This work builds on and extends recent work conducted as part of the ongoing development of the Army Remote Moisture System (ARMS), in which it was shown that soil texture and associated hydraulic properties may be estimated based on a combination of multi-temporal microwave remote sensing, land surface modeling and parameter estimation techniques. As in the previous study, the Land Information System (LIS) modeling framework, including the Noah Land Surface Model (LSM) enhanced with pedotransfer functions and the parameter estimation tool (PEST), is applied to the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed (WGEW) during the Monsoon '90 experiment period. Precipitation uncertainty is represented by systematically varying forcing precipitation from the high-density raingage network in WGEW to other lower-quality precipitation sources, from a single raingage in the watershed, to a continental scale reanalysis dataset—the North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR)—to the synoptic raingage closest to the watershed. It is shown that the quality of precipitation data, particularly with respect to detecting convective rainfall events and reproducing the observed rainfall rate PDFs is a critical determinant of whether successive remotely sensed soil moisture images may be used in the ARMS approach to estimate soil texture and hydraulic properties. Poor quality rainfall estimates lead to an inability to estimate soil texture properties, as indicated by non-convergence of PEST. It is also shown that the role of precipitation uncertainty is modulated by other parameters in the Noah LSM, such as the bare soil evaporation factor.


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Title: Our Glamorous Time (你和我的倾城时光)
# of episodes: 50
Broadcast date: November 12, 2018 on Dragon and Zhejiang TV
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She leaves a lasting impression. Lin Qian is a very honest and kind-hearted woman. She uses her experience to help Li Zhicheng rebuilt his company. Eventually, Li Zhicheng manages to bring the company back to life. Li Zhicheng and Lin Qian get to know each other little by little and fall in love.
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Gay marriage laws set to pass after Labour refuses to back Tory rebels as Cameron is warned party is in a 'spiral of irrelevance'
- 100 Tory MPs want heterosexual couples to have civil partnerships too
- Sources say the Prime Minister is 'very concerned' about losing the vote
- Cameron believes it would undermine the institution of marriage
- Maria Miller warns against delaying gay marriages from summer 2014
Gay marriage laws are expected to clear their latest hurdle in the Commons tonight, after Labour agreed to back it in a series of votes.
David Cameron has faced down his backbenchers to press ahead with his plan for same-sex weddings, despite warnings the party is haemorrhaging grassroots support.
It came after former Tory donor Lord Ashcroft warned the party risks being plunged into a 'spiral of irrelevance'.
David Cameron is facing a Commons defeat tonight on gay marriage that could cost the Exchequer £4billion
The Prime Minister had been facing a Commons defeat tonight on gay marriage, amid warnings rebel demands to allow heterosexual couples to have civil partnerships could cost the Exchequer £4billion.
Mr Cameron is also under growing pressure after backing party co-chairman Lord Feldman against claims he called Eurosceptic activists 'mad, swivel-eyed loons'.
Lord Ashcroft, a former Tory party treasurer called for an end to the the rows over Europe, gay marriage and 'loongate'.
Writing on the ConservativeHome website, the Tory peer said: 'This sort of thing - the habit of distracting ourselves from what matters - has got to stop.
'The Conservatives were elected, albeit in insufficient numbers, to do a job. We hope to be elected in two years' time in rather greater numbers to implement a Tory manifesto in full.
'But we don't look as if either of those things is our priority. We need to pull ourselves out of what threatens to become a spiral of irrelevance.'
At least 100 Tory MPs are expected to back an amendment allowing heterosexual couples to have civil partnerships too.
But today Labour announced it would not back the rebels, and tabled their own amendment to allow for a public consultation on opposite-sex civil partnerships.
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said Labour was offering to save the bill from being 'sucked into the vortex of Tory infighting'.
'Labour votes have got this bill through so far and Labour votes will get this through the next couple of days, when the Government is deeply divided and fighting itself,' Ms Cooper told BBC Radio 4's World at One.
'We are trying to find a sensible way through which allows us to make that progress and make sure this bill is not derailed either by the Government or by Tory backbenchers.'
During early debate in the Commons today, Tory MP Edward Leigh said: 'It seems to many of us if you dare to disagree with the new orthodoxy that gay marriage is the best thing since sliced bread, you are somehow breaking a new social taboo, you are doing something in your workplace, particularly in the public sector, that you should not be doing.'
He called for people who disagree with gay marriage to be given protection under the Equality Act 2010.
Sources said the Prime Minister had been 'very concerned' about losing the vote, which he believes would undermine the institution of marriage.
Mr Cameron's official spokesman said: 'The Equal Marriage Bill is about the extension of marriage.
'There have been concerns and issues raised in the House with regard to civil partnerships and that is why the Government has proposed a formal review of civil partnerships.
'The Prime Minister is a big believer in marriage and that is why he thinks gay people should be able to get married.'
Culture Secretary Maria Miller attempted to head off the vote last week by offering to hold a review of civil partnerships five years after gay marriage has been legalised
Asked whether the Bill will be dropped if the 'wrecking' amendment is passed this evening, the spokesman said: 'The Government has its legislative agenda and it is getting on with it.'
Grassroots Tories warned of a 'crisis of conservatism', saying the Prime Minister was badly out of touch with the party membership over gay marriage.
Opening up civil partnerships to all would be a far bigger move than gay marriage itself, which affects only relatively small numbers.
The amendment could delay implementation of the entire legislative package for two years – meaning the first gay weddings would be delayed until after the next election.
It would also open up the tax advantages of civil partnerships to 2.8million cohabiting couples – with costly implications for a number of government departments.
Increased spouse's rights to public sector pensions alone could land the taxpayer with a bill of £3-£4billion. Inheritance tax receipts could be significantly reduced.
Rebel Tory MPs believe the Treasury could even demand the entire the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is pulled.
'There is a sense we could be in trouble on this,' said a Government source last night.
MPs will have a free vote on the issue today and Labour indicated the entire Shadow Cabinet and most MPs are expected to back extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples as a matter of principle.
Lib Dem policy has long called for equality on civil partnerships and sources said many of the party's MPs will back the amendment.
Culture Secretary Maria Miller attempted to head off the vote last week by offering to hold a review of civil partnerships five years after gay marriage has been legalised.
But supporters of the change say this does not go far enough.
Today Mrs Miller warned rebels against any action which would delay the introduction of gay marriage.
'I think it would make a fundamental difference to the passage of the bill because what the amendment is trying to import in a very complicated concept which actually took more than 200 clauses to explain in the original civil partnership bill to a bill which is all about extending marriage,' she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
'It introduces complexity which would not only I believe delay the passage of the bill through Parliament but it would also put forward a number of quite fundamental policy issues which need considerable thought and consultation, let alone any delays around implementation.
'I want to be seeing the marriages undertaken under this new bill as early as next summer.'
Opening up civil partnerships to all would be a far bigger move than gay marriage itself, which affects only relatively small numbers
Labour last night said ministers had provided no evidence to justify their claims that the Bill will be delayed or that the amendment will cost lots of money.
A party source said: 'It would be outrageous of the Government to use this issue as a reason to delay or kill the Bill. Is that what is going on?'
More than 150 Tory MPs are expected to defy the Prime Minister on a separate amendment, which would mean that teachers would be exempt from prosecution if they taught gay marriage was wrong, and would provide immunity for registrars who refused to conduct gay ceremonies.
But the amendment is not supported by the Labour and Lib Dem leadership and is likely to be rejected.
Senior Tory activists warned yesterday that gay marriage was making it 'virtually impossible' for the party to win the next election. In a letter to the Prime Minister, more than 30 present and former local party chairmen warned Mr Cameron's backing for a change in the law had led to voters switching their support to UKIP.
The letter to Mr Cameron was organised by the Grassroots Conservative group, whose chairman, Bob Woollard, said: 'This dilution and unravelling of marriage has demotivated many ordinary loyal Conservative Party members and has undermined their years of hard work for something they believed in. It makes winning the next election virtually impossible.'
Hundreds of Muslim leaders have also attacked the gay marriage plans in an open letter to Mr Cameron, Labour leader Ed Miliband and Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.
More than 500 community leaders and imams signed the letter which stated 'marriage is a sacred contract between a man and a woman that cannot be redefined'.
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Cathedral Provincial Park is located on the British Columbia/Washington State border in the southern Okanagan Valley, bounded on the east by Ewart Creek, and on the west and north by the Ashnola River. The 33,272-hectare wilderness park is in the transition zone between the dense, wet forests of the Cascade Mountains and the arid, desertlike Okanagan Valley.
This mountainous park presents a wealth of variety in its terrain, flora, and fauna, as well as hiking opportunities suitable for both the novice and the seasoned climber. The five major lakes in the heart of Cathedral are like azure gemstones, surrounded by jagged peaks mantled with alpine and subalpine wildflowers.
Douglas-fir predominates in the lower levels of the park, interspersed with stands of cottonwood and aspen along the waterways. Lodgepole pine and Engelmann spruce prefer higher ground, giving way to sub-alpine fir, balsam fir and Lyall's larch. There are more than 230 plant species in the park, including over 20 that are rare in British Columbia, with heather, lupine and other varieties being fairly common at higher levels.
The focal points in the park are the Cathedral Lakes, which look like turquoise jewels in a granite setting. Each of the close-knit group of lakes – Quiniscoe, Ladyslipper, Scout, Pyramid, Glacier, and Lake of the Woods – has a unique charm. Equally as beautiful are the tranquil Haystack Lakes, which are within a day's hike of the main lake areas.
Fascinating rock formations with names like Smokey the Bear, the Devil's Woodpile, and Stone City make hiking in this park a thrilling adventure. No water is available other than from lakes and streams as you cross the 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails. Hikers are reminded that the park is a wilderness area without supplies of any kind. Hikers should be in possession of suitable maps, and all visitors must be prepared for outdoor living and be aware that freezing temperatures and snow may occur during any month.
Experienced, well-equipped hikers might want to tackle the Ewart Creek Trail Head to Core Area. This trail is 28 km in length and boasts an elevation change of 1,740 metres; hikers can complete it in 10-12 hours, but many people turn it into an overnighter by camping at Twin Buttes en route. Many other trails wind through the park, most starting in the core area around Quiniscoe Lake. All the trails are detailed in the park brochure available at the info shelters.
Cathedral Provincial Park offers three campgrounds in its core area: Quiniscoe Lake, Pyramid Lake and Lake of the Woods. Quiniscoe Lake has 30 sites spread out along the southern shore of the lake amongst Engelmann spruce, Lyall's larch and Sub-alpine fir. The sites feature framed earth tent pads to minimize the impacts of camping by keeping people in designated areas. The sites are grouped together in clusters of three or four in order to share the picnic tables and fire rings. There are four pit toilets in the campground.
Lake of the Woods has 28 sites with framed earth tent pads along the northeast shore of the lake amidst smaller fir and larch trees. As a result, the sites are more open and less shaded than at Quiniscoe. his is a more rustic campground with two pit toilets and no tables or fire rings. Fires are prohibited. The location of the sites affords spectacular views of Lakeview, Pyramid and Quiniscoe Mountains, as well the jagged peaks of Grimface Mountain, the Macabre Tower and the Boxcar.
Pyramid Lake is the smallest and quietest of the campgrounds with 12 sites. The lake is nestled between the two sloping flanks Pyramid Mountain. The sites are in a thicker forest of large spruce similar to Quiniscoe. Some of the sites are located on a point overlooking the lake. The sites have framed earth tent pads but no tables or fire rings. There are two pit toilets and two wire mesh food caches.
An information shelter is located between the private lodge and the ranger cabin. At this shelter are self-registration envelopes and a metal vault. Upon arrival, campers should fill out the registration form and deposit their fee in the vault. This is for all three camping areas.
On the Lakeview Trail, wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed only at Twin Buttes, Haystack Lakes, and Lindsey Creek . No facilities are provided at these sites and there is no fee.
Cathedral Provincial Park is definitely for the more adventurous. Other recreational activities besides hiking, camping and wilderness camping include fishing, mountaineering, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Although you can swim here, be aware that the lakes are glacier fed and the water is very cold. Horseback riding is not permitted in the park. Most of the lakes throughout the park contain rainbow and cutthroat trout, but all anglers must have a valid fishing licence before entering the park, as licences are not available in the park itself.
There is an abundance of wildlife in the park, including larger mammals such mule deer, mountain goat, California bighorn sheep and black bear. However you are more likely to spot a marmot scurrying about a rocky outcropping or a squirrel curiously checking out your campsite.
Cathedral Provincial Park is located 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Princeton and 11 miles (17 km) southwest of Keremeos. Access is via Highway 3: three kilometres west of Keremeos, a rough gravel road leaves the highway and skirts the north and most of the west boundary of the park, following the Ashnola River into the park. This road extends 48 kilometres upstream to the south end of the Ashnola Valley. There are three hiking routes that provide access to the park's core from the Ashnola River corridor; Ewart Creek, Lakeview, and Wall Creek. The park is open from June to September.
Transportation to Quiniscoe Lake along the rough gravel road from the park's Ashnola River entrance on Hwy 3 can be arranged with the Cathedral Lakes Lodge. No vehicles should travel into the core area on the private access road, hike-in only to core area. Hikers will require at least a full day to hike one-way into the core area.
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Ashnola Campground, also known as the Snaʕsnulax̌tn Campground, is located at the foot of the Ashnola Mountains, approximately 10 minutes away from Keremeos, BC right off highway 3. The campground features an arbour, cook house, indoor showers and washroom facilities, and 55 sites over 33 acres.
Close to the site is the Similkameen River, where you can kayak, canoe, or just float down the river on a hot day. Fish are abundant in the Similkameen River for the avid fisherman. An abundance of vineyards and fruit outlets within 10 minutes of the campground offer a wide variety of products and daily tours.
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band owns and operates the Snaʕsnulax̌tn campground. Come and enjoy a nice relaxing, quiet stay with us. We do take reservations for campsites.


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Audrey Tautou can be spotted here! Find out why rue Henry Monnier is one of the hottest new places to shop and dine in Paris!
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Audrey Tautou can be spotted here! Find out why rue Henry Monnier is one of the hottest new places to shop and dine in Paris!
The FULL STORY HERE
The rumour mills are working overtime for the latest Brangelina pregnancy – everyone has been whispering twins – while French paparazzi will be intrigued to learn the Jolie-Pitts may be planning to deliver in France!! A tribute to Angelina's mother Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away last year.
A friend forwarded me these details today! What fun!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A 8 TO 12 YEARS OLD BOY, BILINGUAL French and English
For an American movie « ELOISE IN PARIS»
(Based on the children book by Kay Thompson)
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Tél : 01 53 25 11 25
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You know summer has officially arrived in Paris when everyone takes off for the South! Apologies to all for the recent irregularity in posts – but Girl and the City will officially be joining the vacationing hordes this weekend, and looks forward to seeing you back daily at the end of August! In the meantime, again Colette is probably the only retailer still bringing us newsbites during August, and this month it's all about Marc! Daisy the newest MJ fragrance is currently being feted; on the 22nd, rush to get your Colette-exclusive copy of the Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton documentary, directed by Loïc Prigent; and on August 27th The Little Marc Box, a limited-edition set for those fashionable newborns, will go on sale. Only 1,000 were produced, so stake your claim before the September baby-rush!
Colette, 213 rue St. Honoré, 75001 Paris, 01 55 35 33 90, M° Tuileries


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Christianity Today has released the results of their annual book awards. Many attractive titles, including this one:
Science Fiction Theology: Beauty and the Transformation of the Sublime by Alan P. R. Gregory (Baylor University Press)
"Our culture is awash in science fiction. From post-apocalyptic young-adult blockbusters to hard sci-fi novels, the genre's star has never burned more brightly. Science Fiction Theology demonstrates a masterful understanding of what makes it all tick. While the casual fan may find the book's density off-putting, others will find themselves deeply edified by Gregory's rigorous tracing of the dialogue between science fiction and Christianity. The dialogue, it turns out, is very lively, even when trafficking in distortions. The chapter on Philip K. Dick, an author criminally ignored by religious readers, is itself worth the price of admission." —David Zahl, director of Mockingbird Ministries
(via Hunter Baker, who was a judge for these awards)


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Thousands of community members enjoyed the annual Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival on Sunday, September 30th.
The event was organized by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation (GWDC) and took place on Jamaica Avenue between 80th Street and Woodhaven Boulevard.
Entertainment ranged from live bands, carnival games and children's rides to pony rides, a gymnastics showcase and food from around the globe.
The late Maria Thomson, who was also the former GWDC executive director and former WRBA president, was an instrumental part of the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival. Her successor, Lisa Komninos, said she knew Thomson would be proud of the community joining together for a day of fun.
"The Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival was a great success," said Komninos. "Maria had a big part on our street fair day and always will for years to come."


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Victor Ashonibare (Mr Victor) officially makes his debut with this new tune titled Wonder. The gospel tune is a combination of melodious and lyrical content offered on an intense beat produced by Fancy illustrating the upcoming artist's musical abilities and prospects.
The song capitalizes on giving thanks to God. With this type of music production – sounds/beats, lyrics, and precision – "Stage name" has carved a radical lane for himself in the gospel music world, and is destined to greater heights in the music industry.
Download and have a 'feel' of these descriptions.
DOWNLOAD: Mr Victor – Wonder (Prod. by fancy) (4.3 MiB, 417 hits)


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Ano Natsu de Matteru [Audio: Eng], Episode 03
While testing out his camera on a bridge one summer night, Kaito Kirishima sees a blue light streaking across the sky, only to be blown off the railing seconds later. Just before succumbing to unconsciousness, a hand reaches down to grab ahold of his own. Dazed and confused, Kaito wakes up the next morning wondering how he ended up back in his own room with no apparent injuries or any recollection of the night before. As he proceeds with his normal school life, Kaito and his friends discuss what to do with his camera, finally deciding to make a film with it over their upcoming summer break. Noticing that Kaito has an interest in the new upperclassmen Ichika Takatsuki, his friend Tetsurou Ishigaki decides to invite her, as well as her friend Remon Yamano, to join them in their movie project. In what becomes one of the most entertaining and exciting summers of their lives, Kaito and his friends find that their time spent together is not just about creating a film, but something much more meaningful that will force them to confront their true feelings and each other.
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Annabelle: Creation
IMDb: 7
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Country: United States
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into ...


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I came across interesting (in the chinese sense) numbers on Leverage Ratios for European banks in an article at Vox last week (the original is here ). The highlight quote is:
The key problem on this side of the Atlantic is that the largest European banks have become not only too big to fail but also too big to be saved. For example, the total liabilities of Deutsche Bank (leverage ratio over 50!) amount to around 2,000 billion euro, (more than Fannie Mae) or over 80 % of the GDP of Germany. This is simply too much for the Bundesbank or even the German state to contemplate, given that the German budget is bound by the rules of the Stability pact and the German government cannot order (unlike the US Treasury) its central bank to issue more currency. The total liabilities of Barclays of around 1,300 billion pounds (leverage ratio over 60!) surpasses Britain's GDP. Fortis bank, which has been in the news recently, has a leverage ratio of "only" 33, but its liabilities are several times larger than the GDP of its home country (Belgium).
Fortis got hacked apart yesterday, who's next?
For a view of something closer to home (for my two Irish readers) Bank of Ireland's overall leverage was around 27 as of last year sometime and AIB was around 18. So they're not quite as bad as some of the worst in Europe but if they were to go catastrophically bust it would sting quite a bit. BoI lists its total "assets" as being $251bn (say €180bn at the going rate) or thereabouts. If I'm understanding such things correctly (and I may not be, feel free to correct me in the comments) then their leverage ratio means they have about €6.5bn in actual liquid capital with about €174bn hanging out in the wind in various financial products if they were to start to unwind. That's coincidentally close to the GDP of Ireland but at least we have the ECB to help bail us out if something goes badly wrong. Thankfully the Europeans like us because we're such good Europeans, oh hang on a tick didn't we just vote no on something to do with that?
Also note that I'm amazed that even though the ISEQ is just continuing down a 2 year long slide from it's peak of around 10K to its latest close at around 3200 that our glorious local stock market has evaporated 68% of its value in a mere 24 months. Makes Wall Street and the Dollar look like ace performers at the moment.


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IMSTA Ltd.
Kandoy House
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+353 (0)1 4847828
|MARK McINTYRE, Chairman
Mark looks after Health Economics and Government Affairs for Europe for Boston Scientific. He has over 20 years' experience in healthcare which includes working for providers in the NHS, policy at the Department of Health in England, procurement, e-commerce and managing HEGA, Divisional sales and Corporate sales at Boston Scientific.
Senior Director, HEGA, Europe
Boston Scientific
Managing Director of J S Dobbs & Co, an Irish SME. Dobbs has been in business since 1976, it is a family business and Barbara has been involved since the beginning, becoming Managing Director 9 years ago. Barbara worked as a nurse in St Ita's Hospital, Portrane. For the past 8 years Barbara has been a national council member of ISME.
Managing Director,
J S Dobbs and Co. Ltd., Unit 84-85, Baldoyle Ind Est., Dublin 13.
+353 1 839 1071
Mark is the Country Manager for Johnson & Johnson Medical business in Ireland, with responsibility for the commercial operations both North and South of the boarder. He has 14 years' experience in the medical devices industry and has worked with Johnson & Johnson for the last 6 years. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Mark spend 3 years with Synthes Medical Ireland as Managing Director and 7 years with Boston Scientific in various sales, management and marketing roles across the UK and Ireland.
Country Manager
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Susan is the Managing Director of Irish Hospital Supplies which is a family business that was established in 1970. She has been Managing Director since 2008, but working in the company since 1998 in various capacities including sales, tendering, sales management, operations etc.
Managing Director
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Tel: 01 2829015
Ciara joined Baxter Healthcare in Ireland as Market Access Manager and brings experience in parliamentary,charitable, health service and advocacy settings. Ciara served as a TD for Waterford from 2011 to 2016. During this time she was Vice Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Children and Youth Affairs and a member of the Oireachtas Finance and Public-sector Reform Committee.
Market Access Manager
Baxter Healthcare
Vicki O'Reilly is the Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager for Sisk Healthcare. She is responsible for leading the QCRA programme across all Business Units having been a part of the Senior Management Team for the past six years. Vicki has been involved with IMSTA, in particular working with the Ethics Committee and more recently the Regulatory group for a number of years. With over ten years' experience within Medical Devices, working in Sisk Healthcare and previously Johnson & Johnson Medical, Vicki has a wealth of experience within the Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Functions. She is a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and holds an MSc in Quality & Safety in Healthcare Management from the RCSI.
Quality Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager
SISK Healthcare, 10 Fonthill Business Park, Dublin 12
+353 1 6754835
Graduated from Bristol Polytechnic in 1998 with a Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry, while being based out of the Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry in the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Dave co-founded TECHNOPATH Distribution with Malcolm Bell in 1997. Dave grew the business exponentially from its founding in clinical diagnostics and food hygiene to become a leading supplier into the biotechnology and healthcare sectors, both in Ireland and the UK, before its sale to Diploma plc in 2014. Co-founded Ducit Medical in October 2017 with Marese Kelly, with a view to design innovative solutions for the interventional cardiology market.
Ducit Medical, 73 Wyckham Place, Wyckham Way, Dublin 16
Enda is a market expert and Business Unit Director for Medronic's Surgical Innovations division in Minimally Invasive Therapies Group. Enda is an experienced leader in what is a complex and competitive environment. Residing in Galway, Enda is extremely familiar with the Irish Market and keen to impact upon the healthcare system from a holistic point of view.
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- Published: Monday, January 27, 2014 02:14 PM
CARLINVILLE – "Architectural jewel" is the phrase most commonly used by Macoupin County Sheriff Don Albrecht to describe the 140-year-old courthouse in Carlinville. Unfortunately, the courthouse is in need of some major repairs and the county does not have the funds to cover the cost. So Albrecht and other local officials spearheaded an effort, back in 2010, to find other revenue sources to help cover the costs.
"We just don't have the revenue stream to cover the costs, so we have to look for funding alternatives," Albrecht said.
One alternative, in the form of a $100,000 grant, has been secured with help from State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill). Albrecht contacted Manar last fall for help to secure a grant to cover the cost of the first phase of restoration to the exterior.
"I spent years working with Sheriff Albrecht to preserve this historic structure during my time as Macoupin County board chairman," Manar said. "It is truly one of a kind. This grant is an appropriate use of state resources as thousands of tourists, artists and architects from all around the county visit this landmark each year."
"I appreciate Senator Manar's work in securing grant funds for the Carlinville Courthouse," Rosenthal said. "Due to years of disrepair, the courthouse is now in need of extensive renovations. As one of Illinois' architectural treasures, it is important that we preserve the Carlinville Courthouse for our future generations"
The courthouse, constructed in 1870, had a final price tag of $1.3 million, earning the courthouse its nickname "The Million Dollar Courthouse". In addition to pieces of limestone cracking off the courthouse – halting pedestrian foot traffic around part of the exterior – significant work is needed to the roof and inside, including better accessibility, heating and ventilation work, and fixing the dome.


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Christians in Islamic republics are experiencing a growing legal nightmare. Muslim shari'a law prohibits Christians testifying against Muslims in court.
As a result, in Pakistan and Iran, Christians are without rights in any court case involving a dispute with a Muslim. Likewise in criminal court, Muslims are guaranteed impunity for crimes committed against Christians. In Islamic republics, such impunity and legal discrimination has fueled persecution.
However, the resulting insecurity of non-Muslims is shrugged off by Islamic authorities. Such traditional dhimmitude or subjugation under Islam gives non-Muslims yet one more reason to embrace Islam.
As Islamic fundamentalism rises in such countries as Turkey and Egypt, which have not been Islamic republics, but are constitutionally secular states with a Muslim majority, the question of shari'a is ever in the forefront. Do Muslims have more rights? Under shari'a, they do — dramatically so. But in a secular republic, everyone is theoretically equal.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to appease politically powerful hardline Islamists, reports Elizabeth Kendal of the Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin — even though shari'a conflicts with the law of the land. Weak and fearful governments are increasingly opting for "reconciliation" and "harmony" over justice.
That's exactly what's happening in Pakistan, reports Kendal. Even the Human Rights Commission in Pakistan recognizes the problem:
"Legal discrimination against religious minorities and the failure of Pakistan's federal and provincial governments to address religious persecution by Islamist groups, effectively enables atrocities against these groups and others who are vulnerable."
Pakistani police are now seeking to whitewash the 2 March 2011 assassination of Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, who was a Christian, by shifting the blame from those who claimed responsibility, Muslim militants — and instead blame Bhatti's Christian relatives.
"Bhatti died because he was defending Asia Bibi, a Christian woman jailed in June 2009 on a charge of blasphemy," writes Kendal. "Asia has been languishing on death row since her conviction in November 2010. Her refusal to convert to Islam had earned the hatred of her Muslim co-labourers. One day they refused to drink the water she delivered, claiming it was contaminated because Asia was an infidel. Asia responded that her Jesus was the Son of God while their Muhammad was no prophet.
"After her arrest, a local Muslim leader offered to pay US $6,000 to anyone who killed her.
Two of the three members of Pakistan's parliament who have risen to defend Asia have been assassinated, leaving the remaining MP, Sherry Rehman, fearing for her life. Not safe even in the local jail, Asia has been transferred to Multan Prison. Her husband, Ashiq, and five children have been driven into hiding.
"Mukhtar Masih is an ordained pastor of the Full Gospel Assemblies of Pakistan," writes Kendal. "While running a small fellowship from his house in Gloria Colony, Sheikhupura, Punjab, he also established and ran the Good Shepherd High School. Islamic fundamentalists complained about the school's Christian activities while other Muslims coveted the school's land.
"Eventually these hostile forces used Islamic militants to threaten and terrorize Masih until he fled Pakistan for his life, taking his daughter Mary with him. Mukhtar's sons, Samuel and Emmanuel, and his brother, Araf Masih, then took on running the school.
"Directed by Muslim lawyer Muhammad Ashraf, the Islamic militants eventually forced Mukhtar's relatives to sign over the property and make the Muslims shareholders in the business. Mukhtar's relatives have also had to sell their homes to meet the Muslims' extortion demands. Muhammad Ashraf has occupied the school and changed its name to Focus School System.
"The National Director of the Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement, Joseph Francis, brought the case before the local court, which cancelled the agreement and ordered the return of the property.
"Muhammad Ashraf responded by sending armed militants to kill Mukhtar's relatives, who fortunately managed to escape. Now he has started filing false charges against the Christians, including robbery and murder. From experience, the great danger is that they will be accused of blasphemy also, an emotive charge that carries a mandatory death sentence," reports Kendal.
"Please pray specifically that God will anoint more Pakistani members of parliament, lawyers, writers and artists to speak up for justice to great effect for the sake of Pakistan's besieged church.
"Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw all the Church in Pakistan to rely on God who raises the dead and delivers his people in answer to prayer (2 Corinthians 1:8-11). Pray that God will provide all the needs of Asia Bibi, Mukhtar Masih and their families and deliver them from evil; may the Lord's 'own arm' deliver justice against the wicked and recompense for the persecuted."


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Look at the a-m-a-z-i-n-g trifle my sister made! She's even using what seems a proper trifle dish? Oh yeah, she made the poundcake from scratch.
I have been cooking, yes, I have been cooking. But my camera battery ain't what it used to be, and nevertheless I am often with folk who avoid the paparazzi aim of my lens. So lemme show off my sister who is the cat's meow.
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Collegiate soccer shouldn't come this easy to any player, never mind a freshman with just over a month of experience.
Aaron O'Neal's breakout campaign continued in impressive fashion last night, as the forward netted both goals in Boston University's 2-0 win over the University of Maine at Nickerson Field. The Virginia Beach, Va. native notched his fourth and fifth tallies of the season in the 42nd and 53rd minutes, respectively, buoying the Terriers to their first America East victory.
Dating back to last Tuesday's upset victory over previously unbeaten Brown University, O'Neal has registered three of BU's last four goals, essentially carrying an offense that has yet to receive consistent production from veteran scorers Neil Hlavaty, Jin Oh and Petur Sigurdsson.
What's been O'Neal's key to success? Nothing too complicated, said BU coach Neil Roberts.
'He's very smart on the ball and listens very well,' Roberts said. 'In the [University of] Rhode Island game [Sept. 21], he could have had a couple goals but just didn't follow things up because he was watching more than playing. But you show him the tape and talk to him and then [last night] in his first opportunity the ball bounces in and it leads to a goal.'
In 11 appearances (five starts), the rookie has proved to be a deadly weapon off the bench. After compiling a team-best 11 points in limited minutes, O'Neal's role as a starter appears imminent.
The striker's early-season accomplishments haven't come without the requisite hard work and dedication necessary to produce results.
'It hasn't been easy because I've had to work,' O'Neal said. '[The success] is surprising, but it's nice. I've got to keep working if I want it to continue. I'm just playing simple right now and trying to do the right things.'
O'Neal's on-field efficiency has been matched only by his toughness. After assisting on sophomore Shaun Taylor's goal in Saturday's loss to Binghamton University, O'Neal was forced to leave the game after suffering an injury. According to Roberts, O'Neal's status for last night's game was doubtful before the forward proclaimed himself available to play after Tuesday's practice.
'Aaron's playing unbelievable,' Roberts said. 'I don't wanna say he's surprising me, but he's impressing me. We didn't think he'd play [last night], but he trained [Tuesday] and felt pretty good. He's a tough kid.'
Not your average Joe
After more than two years of watching from the sidelines, redshirt sophomore Joe Cullaro made his first career start in goal last night. Cullaro started in place of starter Hrafn Davidsson, who suffered a foot injury during Tuesday's practice.
The New York City native collected three saves to earn the shutout, subduing the few legitimate scoring opportunities generated by the Maine forwards.
Despite his lack of experience, the BU backs have responded well to Cullaro's presence in net.
'The guys were very confident in him,' Roberts said. 'He's worked very hard over the last two years, so when Hrafn got hurt [Tuesday], we had Joe and knew we'd be fine.
'Joe was pretty clean [last night],' Roberts added. 'He did what he had to do. He made a big save in the first half, and was good kicking and playing the ball back.'
Cullaro, who had made two appearances in relief of Davidsson prior to last night, learned of his starting assignment at an unexpected time.
'I found out in Italian class [yesterday] morning when one of my teammates told me,' Cullaro said. 'I've wanted to play all year, so I've just been waiting for my chance. The more experience you get the better you get, so we'll see.'
Injury report
Davidsson's injury will keep him out of Saturday's game against Penn State University at Nickerson Field, Roberts said. Cullaro, fresh off his sparkling debut, is the likely candidate to start over fellow sophomore Jason Lucas.
Sigurdsson, who has struggled to regain his mobility after offseason groin surgery, rolled an ankle during Monday's practice and did not play in last night's game. Roberts said the Iceland native is expected to return to the lineup this weekend against the Nittany Lions.
In nine appearances (four starts), the team's 2006 leading scorer has tallied three goals and an assist.


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When Harrison Black discovers the corpse of his ex-girlfriend, Becka Lane, in the Gunpowder River, he is overcome with shock and sadness. Although they were no longer a couple, Harrison and Becka had maintained a strong friendship. As Harrison and his friend, Markum, look for clues in Becka's death (the police have ruled it a suicide), the quiet settlement of Micah's Ridge is rocked by another disturbance. Greg Runion, a brash real-estate developer, is trying to get landowners to sell him their property so that he can build condominiums and shops. Harrison and other townspeople are completely against this plan, which would disrupt the tranquility of their village. When Harrison cannot get in touch with Cyrus Nash, an elderly gentleman who owns a lot of property in Micah's Ridge, he becomes suspicious of Runion's intentions. As Harrison investigates Becka's death and Cyrus Nash's strange temperament, he discovers that they are related. By unearthing their connection, Harrison is able to clear Becka's name, help his friends, and preserve Micah's Ridge.
A Flicker of Doubt is Tim Myer's fourth novel in the "Candlemaking Mystery" series.
Check this title's availability in the UNC-Chapel Hill Library catalog.