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Sky Atlantic HD has released the teaser trailer for "Fleming," starring Dominic Cooper as James Bond creator Ian Fleming. The four-part drama also stars Lara Pulver, Annabelle Wallis, Lesley Manville, Anna Chancellor, Samuel West and Rupert Evans.
Set against the permissive society of war-torn London, where the martinis were always flowing and beds always being swapped, the series explores the early life of the charming, enigmatic 007 author.
The outbreak of World War II saw the young Fleming working as an unsuccessful stockbroker, with a failed army career behind him and living off his rich family while indulging in the very Bond-esque passions of womanizing, alcohol and, erm, erotic literature.
It wasnt until Fleming was forced to join the Naval Intelligence that he found his true calling. Using his mischievous sense of humor, sharp charm and vivid imagination, Fleming was responsible for some of the most outrageously dangerous counter intelligence missions against the Nazis honing his inspiration for Bond in the process.


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A random assortment of outfits from this week. A lot of black and white/grey and plenty of burgundy. I think these burgundy maternity skinnies are turning out to be the workhorse of this season! I wore them three times in 5 days! So glad I bought them.
1-3. What I wore to take DD to ballet class, then to see Santa, then to see the Nutcracker, then to one of DS' classmate's birthday party. (Pic 2 taken by DD). It was a long day but the Kate Spade dress held up nicely. Funny story...while we were waiting in line to get into the Nutcracker, a woman came up to me (looked like she was in her 60's) and said, "I have those same exact shoes! I've never seen anyone else wearing them so I had to come talk to you!" She said she had bought hers in a little boutique in Maine. So funny! Once I also had someone accost me in the ladies' room and say the same thing about my purple tweed coat from Anthro that I was wearing--she said she also had the same coat! I suppose if I saw someone wearing one of my more unique pieces, I'd probably approach them too!
Kate Spade Jillian black and white polka dot dress
H&M pink cardigan
Dotty purse
All Black Fishbow pumps
4. Just hanging out at home with my sister and brother in law and their two girls, doing an early Christmas celebration. DD and her cousins were decorating a gingerbread house. I purged a bunch of stuff from my closet and offered it to my sister...she took most of it, so I was happy both that she could use it and that I had cleaned up my closet.
Japanese Weekend striped top
Pea in the Pod maternity burgundy skinny jeans
5. Wore this to work--hearts and flowers. I loved having the matching flowers on the shirt and the ballet flats. Here is my new quilted hearts burgundy bag. I love having the extra room compared to my burgundy clutch.
Pea in the Pod grey cardigan
Pea in the Pod floral tunic
Gap maternity tank in black
Pea in the Pod burgundy skinnies
Born silver flower ballet flats
Betsey Johnson burgundy hearts satchel from DSW
6. Exact repeat of my Anna Karenina outfit from last month (http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....ucle-skirt). Though I am starting to get too big to wear belts and pencil skirts now...it's not quite as comfortable anymore. So I may have to put them away...wah!!!
H&M burgundy cardigan with fake fur collar
Halogen cream lace tank
Anthro leaf belt
Fossil floral satchel
F21 bronze stretch bracelet
Nordstrom tweed bloucle skirt
Clarks brown pumps
7-9. Bringing out the bubble necklace again. I always seem to want to wear this with patterns rather than solids, so it will blend in more. I thought the colors of the leopard flats would bookend the black and gold necklace. And burgundy bag to match the burgundy pants. The top is getting to short to cover the elastic panel on my maternity jeans, so I may have to start wearing maternity tanks underneath these normal shirts.
Tahari black leather jacket
Classiques Entier ruffled ruched teal and black tank
Burgundy maternity skinnies
Betsey Johnson quilted hearts maternity bag
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Three sailors have been suspended by the Defence Force over allegations of unacceptable behaviour on board a Navy ship.
Allegations emerged last month of members on board HMAS Ballarat being sexually assaulted as part of an initiation ritual.
Defence investigators say they have made substantial progress in their investigation and they have a reasonable suspicion three members of the ship's company have committed serious service offences.
They have been suspended from duty.
The Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS) is continuing its investigation and will prepare a brief of evidence for the Director of Military Prosecutions to consider.
The matter could end up in a Service Tribunal or be referred for civilian prosecution.
A separate inquiry has been ordered to identify any broader procedural or cultural issues arising from the allegations.
"I am very keen to remain as open and transparent as possible without compromising the investigative process," the Chief of Navy, Vice-Admiral Ray Griggs, said in a statement.
"Due to the serious nature of these allegations, maintaining the integrity of the investigative process remains my principal concern.
"Navy does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour.
"It is inconsistent with its values and the behaviours.
"Unacceptable behaviour by individuals damages our people and our effectiveness to conduct operations and achieve our mission."
A number of sailors were taken off the ship last month over sexual assault allegations.
Channel Ten reported that members on board the ship had been anally penetrated with objects including pens and water bottles as part of an initiation ritual.
Defence would not say why or how many sailors had left the ship, or reveal their identity.
It would also not confirm the nature of the alleged behaviour being investigated.
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Angles of any sort present multiple challenges in a closet deign. Depending upon where the angles are and how "angled" they are impacts storage capacity. What looks like reasonable storage space on empty walls suddenly either becomes excessively deep storage or barely any storage capacity at all.
And building to accommodate the angles and still make sure everything is beautiful quickly becomes complicated.
So this project was a very large new construction space with lots of angled ceiling space. The client wanted to use the ceiling height for both efficiency and visual appeal.
So from a design perspective, we took the height of the center of the room and created a full height island that was 108".
We also wanted to balance doors on upper storage cabinets with the overall look for a more consistent eye appeal without compromising any storage.
Most of the lower storage areas were open for hanging garments and we didn't want all upper cabinets with doors to overpower the lower, open areas.
We also needed to incorporate a large number of ties that needed to be easily seen and accessible as well as a high shoe count.
The client was also insistent on having drawers below hanging (which is something we recommend against because hanging over shadows any items below and makes them difficult to access).
Once we got the design elements worked out and approved, we had to figure out the engineering and installation. And engineering every panel to the pitch of the varied ceiling heights was a definite skill on its' own.
This closet was built with glazed ivory melamine, extra large, glazed crown and base moldings with raised panel fronts. It included oil rubbed bronze rods and accessories and Venetian Bronze hardware.


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Also, being true milk paint, it must be mixed with water in equal parts of paint to water ratios. It has exquisite characteristics as it coats and dries. It can stick fully to porous surfaces, or chip and crackle on non-porous surfaces. In order to ensure adhesion to non-porous or shiny surfaces, they have a great product called extra bond which gets blended into the premixed paint for the first coat.
Milk paint is self-leveling so it sets smoothly on your surface. I am telling you, this paint is the way to go. It is mesmerizing to watch as it dries and graces your piece with a unique finish unlike any other paint.
It does need to be topcoated as it is extremely matte. If you want your piece to gather household and everyday, how shall I say it... grime for patina...then you can opt to leave it to collect memories of life around it.
I chose to refinish a very old and excellent quality tall chest made by Union decades ago. Here begins this piece's journey from marred and abandoned in its homeliness to all dressed up and waiting for somewhere to go in its new country chic finish.
Here it sits bare and beat:
Next I scrubbed and left my handles to sunbathe while they waited their turn to be coated in OFMP's paint and then the antique crackle medium.
I let this set for a few hours and then I began adding some decorative detailing to the drawers. For the shallower top drawer, I applied a raised stencil which I would then brush over with the two paints alternating layers to get the tone I wanted. The first step is to measure your stencil to center it. I like to use the pull holes as a guide.
I was also using some tissue paper to decoupage the centers of the rest of the drawers. To achieve a tattered edge which is more complementary to a shabby chic appeal, I use a small paint brush and dab water along the edges pulling them away.
After all the crafty fun, here is my scrumptiously shabby country chic dresser made perfect with Old Fashioned Milk Paint products.
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text: Protesters carried banners bearing the slogan "China's military expansion threatens world peace and security" [Reuters]Vietnamese police have broken up anti-China protests in two cities and detained 20 people in the first such demonstrations since tensions between the communist neighbours flared anew over rival claims to the oil and gas-rich South China Sea. Interactive Infographic: Island row around China Hundreds of protesters, some waving banners and chanting "Down with China's aggression!", were intercepted by security forces as they tried to approach the Chinese embassy in the capital, Hanoi, on Sunday. Activists at the scene said that the 20 demonstrators were rounded up into a bus after the half-hour rally, the fifth such display of public discontent in Hanoi this year against Beijing's perceived aggression in the sea. Security forces also broke up a similar anti-China protest in the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Protesters shouted "Down with China" and carried banners bearing the slogan "China's military expansion threatens world peace and security." Using loudspeakers, authorities urged them to disperse and tried to reassure them that "the Communist Party and government are resolutely determined to defend our country's sovereignty and territory through peaceful means based on international law." Territorial dispute Vietnam and China have long sparred over who owns the South China Sea, which is also claimed in whole or part by Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Vietnam last week alleged that Chinese shipping vessels sabotaged one of its seismic survey vessels in the South China Sea. This week the government warned Beijing not to do that again and presented a list of its violations in the disputed sea. China responded by denying the allegations and demanding that Vietnam stop its navy harassing Chinese boats. China recently issued new passports containing a map showing the sea as belonging to it, causing anger in Hanoi and other regional states. The South China Sea is strategically significant, home to some of the world's most important shipping lanes and believed to be rich in resources. SOURCE: Agencies Politics Asia Pacific Brunei China Malaysia


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On March 5th, a sold-out audience of nearly 300 dined at the newly re-designed Club Pelican Bay, with proceeds benefiting the Museum's Education Programs.
Our Featured Speaker was David Eisenhower, grandson of the late President. Mr. Eisenhower stopped by the Museum before the event for a brief tour with Curator Cody Rademacher and met Board Members Herb Berkeley and Richard Grossman and Executive Director Susan Suarez. Also in attendance was special guest – Holocaust Survivor Reva Kibort, who was accompanied by her niece, Bobbi Heiligman. As a 12 year-old orphan in a Displaced Persons camp, she was selected to present flowers to General Eisenhower. In a touching moment during the Triumph dinner, David Eisenhower presented her with flowers. WGCU Public Media reporter Quincy Walters was on hand during the Museum tour to interview David and Reva. Click here for the interview.
In her opening remarks, Executive Director Susan Suarez acknowledged the Holocaust Survivors in attendance. She also recognized Founding Curator Lorie Mayer, who will be moving out of the area next month. Founding Board Member Michael Feldman, who has just re-joined the Board, presented Lorie with flowers.
The big news of the evening was the announcement of two major milestones for the Museum: our upcoming move to larger quarters, and the announcement of the Museum's first-ever Capital Campaign. To date, $2.1 million of the $3.5 million goal has been raised. And, thanks to a generous anonymous donor, a $100,000 match was announced for funds raised by the Triumph 2018 event.
During dinner, a special presentation was made to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Middle School classroom project about the Holocaust, "Out of The Ashes". We were so pleased David Bell and Michelle Lee, the teachers who created the project with their 7th grade students during the 1997-1998 school year, were able to join us. "Out of the Ashes" carried on the Holocaust Education work begun by General Eisenhower. This student project became the genesis of our Museum, founded with community support in 2001. To date, our Education programs have reached over 175,000 SWFL students grades K-12 and college/university. Wouldn't the students be amazed at the impact their project has had in our community and beyond. In addition to the students reached by our programs, visitors from all 50 states have been to the Museum, as well as visitors from over 40 countries!
David Bell then spoke to the audience, as did Herb Price, son of the late Holocaust Survivor, Abe Price. Abe had worked with the students on "Out of the Ashes" project. Both speakers emphasized the importance of continuing General Eisenhower's mission to educate the world about the Holocaust in the hopes of preventing future genocides, and noted how crucial it is that the Museum be supported to carry on that work today through its mission: Teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. Dr. Patton also addressed the guests about the Museum's work over the years with Collier County schools and teachers.
The stage was then set for a special conversation between David Eisenhower and former CBS News correspondent Phil Jones.They discussed the life and legacy of Dwight Eisenhower, and his determination to be sure the Holocaust was documented and remembered. David has written two books about his grandfather's life – Eisenhower at War about his grandfather's military career and Going Home To Glory, a personal reminiscence about life with his grandfather in the years 1961-1969. We thank Phil Jones and our Featured Speaker, David Eisenhower for their inspiring conversation.
We thank our Sponsors and all who supported the event:
Title Inspire Sponsors: Rissa and Richard Grossman
Testimony Sponsors: Lorie Mayer, William D. Ross
Hope Sponsors: Herb and Silvie Berkeley, Albert and Alida Kleban, Gracia Kuller, Arnold and Maureen Lerner, Robert and Penny Parmelee, Stuart and Estelle Price, First Florida Integrity Bank, Publix Super Markets Charities
In-Kind Donors: Dell River Imagery, Great Documentary Inc., Naples Envelope & Printing, The Garden District
Media Sponsors: Life in Naples, Naples Daily News, WGCU
Congratulations on an outstanding event to Triumph 2018 Committee members Rosalee Bogo, Sandra Buxton, Rissa Grossman, Maureen Lerner, Jack Nortman, Estelle Price, Hadassah Schulman and Nancy White.
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Desert Shepherd Warrior, Prophetic Warning, Reconnaissance
Heading Image: Golden Jackals at the Sea of Galilee, Israel
Boqer Or (Good Morning Light)!
Shalom Friends and Fellow Warriors,
Early this morning in the Shahar blackness of the predawn, Abba has instructed me to share with you another key for successful living outside the camp of the modern religious system (Hebrews 13:12-13). This key can be found in the final words of the Apostle Paul before his brutal martyrdom.
"Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Messiah Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh." (Phil. 3:2-3 NASB).
Notice here in the Greek that the imperative is used three times in this first verse alone…Beware, beware, and beware! This warning is not against three different groups of people but the same group described in three ways. A thoughtful reading of the Book of Acts will immediately point out that this group was the Judases' who wanted to lynch Paul throughout his powerful ministry. However, is there more to this verse that just this historical episode in the life of the early churches?
Let's now get to the present tense warning that the Holy Spirit is issuing out to us today.
- The dog in the ancient Near East was a creature highly avoided and given the same undomesticated classification in Scriptures as jackals. A carnivorous dog was always grouped together with the vultures and other scavengers.
- The dog or jackal was used in the 8th century prophetic literature to speak of God's judgment. The idea of the jackals howling in the midst of the places of judged cities of Israel and Judah was the evidence of God's withdrawn provision and subsequent settling in of Ichabod (i.e. the glory has departed). See this principle in Jeremiah 9:11; Micah 1:8; Jeremiah.10:21-22.
- The Messiah also speaks of the wolves and dogs in very strong warnings in Matthew 7:6 and 10:16.
- And the first reference the Messiah is warning us about has to do with sharing what is holy in prayer with others who will also later turn on you! How many times have you and I shared things from the secret place only to have others treat it unholy and then try to rip you apart!
- Then one of the most eye opening Scriptures that pulls all this together is the reference in Isaiah 56:6-12. This is the text the Messiah quoted when He drove out the business merchants out of the Temple because they were no longer making His house of place of prayer, but instead a den of thieves! And after driving them out, the prophetic follow thru of this event is outlined in verses 9-12. The prophetic watchmen are blinded and related to as "dumb dogs" and as dreamers who love to slumber! They are the shepherds who really don't know the intimacy of making Abba's house a house of prayer but rather are in the "business" of church to make a living and increase their unjust gain!
Dear fellow warriors, this is exactly what the Apostle Paul is warning us in this hour to watch out for and be on our guard against; it is these religious people who are really dogs, jackals, and wolves! They are the ones who will attack you and surround you to crucify you when you go outside the camp following the Spirit into the new thing. See the reference of Psalm 22:16 in speaking of the people who were beating and insulting the Messiah during and after His crucifixion. Who were these people? They were the very religious leaders who were angered because He turned over their tables of profit in the temple!
Watch out for those who have a zeal for "ministry" but do not spend much time in secret prayer…
Watch out for those who are always motivated by money "messages"…
Watch out for those who love pleasure more than death and servant hood…
Watch out for those who are more carnal than wind driven in their zeal for God…
Be on your guard against these very dangerous dogs in this hour as you are challenging the "professional" religious system…
Be on your guard as the agape love of many believers grows cold in this hour…
…Do not give what is holy to the dogs…
I pray that this EMM will help you in your quest to live outside the camp bearing His reproach to see His true House of Glory built in this late hour. Watch out for friendly fire!!!!
In His service for your faith,
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(EUGENE, Ore.) - Opponents of fully-informed courageous action by our Oregon Legislature make the ultimate error in their ready reference to "Reaganism redux", since those very potent economic-shaping actions affecting every aspect of life and American business are now known to reflect the early and continuing effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
Many studying Reaganism in recent years have found actions of this past president particularly peculiar; he first denied then defied specific facts that were provable, easily verified points. These were "defended as to death!"-- by this tragic national figure.
Reagan's repeated passionate references remind those relating to current policy discussion on some of these same issues in Oregon right now, prior to the January 26 vote-date for Measures 66 & 67.
Indeed, the same passionate intensity, and the same determination to decide on grounds already defined in their OWN terms, characterize the constant, convoluted and bitterly complaining tone of each and every tv-spot (and sentence, paragraph and graphic!) so broadly now displayed across the whole State at revealing high cost.
What's covered in these convoluted tv-ads, skillfully produced as "rapid small conversations" fired so fast and furiously? Tax-rates, job generation, impacts on business - by use of distorted, sometimes perverted, statements and ostensible "facts".
But nowhere, no time, "no how!" any word or figure or number on what the Legislature must, for sure and certain, DO NOW -- if their careful, nationally praised, ethical and comprehensive courageous effort is denied. Most Oregonians know common sense when they find it, however rarely it may appear!
Oregon law demands a BALANCED budget. THAT must be achieved - either this way, or by still further depressing, damaging - perhaps irremediable - funding slashes, hurting mostly education, surely our State future, and those trapped by economic accident.
These are passionately negative political ads clearly aimed at destroying any possibilities of inevitable tax costs now demanded in this state., so proven by tone, inclusions and exclusions, color and continuity and, of course, conclusions. Even rational, reasonable - and very small ! - rise of any kind in any tax is seen as bringing on complete disaster even to corporations with continuing gains in profits clearly on the public record.
The immediate affects are touted as "permanent" while the measures themselves are clearly temporary, with "adjustment as needed" clearly intended and so stated in the record of Legislative discussion and debate. Similar small change is now sought - obviously desperately NOW - demanded after SEVENTY YEARS of laissez-faire! - in that revolting, insulting (to other tax-payers!) "$10 mimimum" tax measure.
More than two-thirds of Oregon-incorporated entrepreneurial enterprises take care to clarify their every operation by the definitions given so blithely in forty-eight "tax-breaks" -- FORTY of them set up since 1980.
ANY "tax break" is simply an excuse NOT to pay as the law originally provided, after due study and full information acted upon by the Legislature. ALL such benefits are granted by definition obtained by special influence/exerted by lobbyists whose role is now well-recognized as welcome dispensers of "corporate campaign tax contributions" - sometimes facetiously termed "bag-men" by those not directly benefiting. (You can check validity and reality of all that by query to any reliable, responsible reporter who has ever covered any session of any legislature since the '70s.)
But "nowhere, no-how" does one ever hear or see a single word signaling the inevitable action demanded in the Legislature if these rational, reasonable reforming small rises are so overwhelmed and denied by obviously now-desperate means.
Those huge dollar-costs surely then are necessarily seen as proving up the same Reagan-like rationale, once stated as "Kill it off before it moves to those voters!", in Reagan-like reaction to one set of California reforms. SO -- come vote-day -- keep closely in mind what you have just learned about Reaganism redux as NOW being applied right here in Oregon, by some of the same cabal continuing their now-incompatible laissez-faire denial of 21st Century realities, in a state suffering the first symptoms of "Californication".
For further info re that latter, look for upcoming Op-Eds considering in detail the decidedly potent points all leading to passage and immediate application of the tax-rise plans proposed in Measures 66 &67. In short: Vote with your mind and protect your own personal and family interests clearly at stake. Every business should bear a fair share of costs. Taxes provide the State with what's demanded to surround entrepreneurial effort with what it must have to succeed. When some defy, deny, and try to defeat that fair share principle, we should recognize "Reagen redux".
At 21, Henry Clay Ruark was Aroostook Editor for the Bangor, Maine DAILY NEWS, covering the upper 1/4 of the state. In the '40s, he was Staff Correspondent, then New England Wires Editor at United Press-Boston; later Editor for the Burlington, Vermont 3-daily group owned by Wm. Loeb, later notorious at Manchester, New Hampshire UNION LEADER for attacks on Democratic Presidential candidates.
Hank returned to Oregon to complete M. Ed. degree at OSU, went on to Indiana University for Ed.D. (abd) and special other course-work; was selected as first Information Director for NAVA in Washington, D.C.; helped write sections of NDEA, first Act to supply math, science, foreign language consultants to state depts. of education; joined Oregon Dept. of Education, where he served as NDEA administrator/Learning Media Consultant for ten years.
He joined Dr. Amo DeBernardis at PCC, helping establish, extend programs, facilities, Oregon/national public relations; moved to Chicago as Editor/Publisher of oldest educational-AV journal, reformed as AV GUIDE Magazine; then established and operated Learning Media Associates as general communications consultant group. Due to wife's illness, he returned to Oregon in 1981, semi-retired, and has continued writing intermittently ever since, joining S-N in 2004. His Op Eds now total over 560 written since then.
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To all: Turns out Intel committment is $200 MILLION, for 80-hour in-service work with teachers across nation to build insight for math-work with millions of children. Do you really think Intel would take such step without sure insights into forthcoming federal funding ? "Been there, done that"tells me deal surely on...NDEA took two years work by over 100 people,finally became law via similar broad "agreement" (read: "deal".) New approach mirrors NDEA precisely with direct help in the classroom. Look for sure accompaniment via supply of both media and new tech to use it properly and profusely. WHY would Oregon now slash very funds needed for sure use of federal dollars-coming, by rejecting Measures 66 and 67 ? States slashing back needed support for fed/funding sure NOT to receive millions more coming if refusing fair share within state for those long evading it --SEVENTY YEARS !!!
To all: Speaking of realistic facts Oregon seems to be in reverse for sure if Measures 66 and 67 are allowed to fail. NEW and realistic federal funding, reminiscent of NDEA which I helped to write, is now coming-for-sure ! Deep into this report is the fact that Intel,Oregon digital leader, is committing %100 million funding to assist this program into rapid reality. $250 million initiative for science, math teachers planned By Nick Anderson Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, January 6, 2010 President Obama will announce a $250 million public-private effort Wednesday to improve science and mathematics instruction, aiming to help the nation compete in key fields with global economic rivals. With funding from high-tech businesses, universities and foundations, the initiative seeks to prepare more than 10,000 new math and science schoolteachers over five years and provide on-the-job training for an additional 100,000 Fin science, technology, engineering and math.
To all: Speaking of facts: "See With Own Eyes" Facts on 66 and 67 Vote State agencies have prepared priorities for progams to cut if Measures 66 and 67 are rejected. Legislative Fiscal Office seeks TEN PERCENT, in 5% options for each agency. SEE AT: www.oregonbudget.gov. Oregon law requires BALANCED BUDGET !Legislature MUST SLASH essential services while SOME in Oregon still avoid FAIR SHARE !!
Friend Jeff: Where do I send the dollar ? Fun aside, meant to win wide attention and worked with you. NOW look for facts to fight the fantasies offered futilely just to flail away at the inevitable Oregon tax realities, revolting as they may truly be, which we face when forced so to do by those who cannot learn from life ! ...alliteration be damned, facts speak for themselves.
Sir Ruark, RE: Title; An Amazingly Accurate and Actually Actionable (and also) Articulate Alliteration! ;-} People, please pay properly profferred premiums. Any arguments against apt assessments are asinine.
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For those wondering re solid basis for my "Reaganism Redux" check out my Comment on DJ's Troll coverage.
Reporters report: that's what we do !!
For those seeking further documentation, see R.R. biog. by his chosen writer, school, college colleague and WhiteH. writer Edmund Morris:
DUTCH; Random House, 1999; 850pp.,deeply detailed full- scale life story.
These notes to emphasize you are UNinformed until you have read and cogitated on DUTCH.


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Alcohol Regulation and Crime
NBER Working Paper No. 15828
We provide a critical review of research in economics that has examined causal relationships between alcohol use and crime. We lay out several causal pathways through which alcohol regulation and alcohol consumption may affect crime, including: direct pharmacological effects on aggression, reaction time, and motor impairment; excuse motivations; venues and social interactions; and victimization risk. We focus our review on four main types of alcohol regulations: price/tax restrictions, age-based availability restrictions, spatial availability restrictions, and temporal availability restrictions. We conclude that there is strong evidence that tax- and age-based restrictions on alcohol availability reduce crime, and we discuss implications for policy and practice.
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Should I have been that surprised that after I bought my ticket to The Bronze on Saturday, I was ushered into the AMC's smallest theater room, only to find out that I would be the only person attending that screening? …I suppose not, considering that even *I* had no idea what The Bronze was when I bought a ticket for it…
Do *you* know what The Bronze is? No? I made the decision to buy a ticket for it because I had already seen mostly everything (worth seeing) so far at the theater for this weekend, sans the new Detergent: Blahblurvent movie and not one, but two obviously religious movies (Miracles From Heaven and The Young Messiah). I guess I could have seen Eddie the Eagle, but I've kind of made a promise to myself that I would wait until Redbox for something that painstakingly average looking. So I found myself seeing this mysterious movie that I have never heard of called The Bronze. The only thing I had going into it was the R-rating and the poster, which I looked at in thumbnail form for about three seconds on Fandango, and assumed it was a spoof on Tonya Harding or something. Sure, why not?
Turns out it's actually about gymnastics, FYI. It's the story of former olympic bronze medalist Hope Anne Gregory, who had a bit of a hero story at the games when she was younger, but ends up doing nothing with her life other than mooching off her hometown Ohio celebrity status in her later years. But once a new young gymnastic prodigy also emerges in her town, Hope gets torn between helping be the new girl's coach for monetary gain, or sabotaging her in order to stay the only local celebrity.
After watching it, I'm… …not entirely sure why this was a wide release movie? It was written by the star of the film, Melissa Rauch, who I have literally never seen nor heard of in my life before. I'm gonna go ahead and Google her now to understand why this mystery woman was giving a starring role in this movie. Ohhhh, I see. She's on The Big Bang Theory… That's certainly a show I don't watch. Was that why it was wide release? Based on BBT's star power? It was also under the Duplass Brothers' name, but only as producers (some guy named Bryan Buckley directed it). It had a recognizable supporting cast, including Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch (Silicone Valley), Cecily Strong (SNL), and the Winter Soldier himself (Sebastian Stan). Still, like, what is this…?
I guess some Wikipedia-ing can answer that a little bit:
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2015. On January 24, 2015, Relativity Media picked up distribution rights to the film. The film was originally scheduled to be released on July 10, 2015, but due to many action and comedy films scheduled for release then, Relativity pushed the film back to October 16, 2015. In September 2015, it was pulled from the schedule. The same month, Sony Pictures Classics acquired U.S distribution rights instead, and it was announced that Stage 6 Films would distribute the film internationally. The film was to be released in a limited release on March 11, 2016, but was delayed a week to March 18, 2016 in favor of a wide release then.
Oh, so it's some festival darling that a distributor picked up, and then realized that there's not really a market for a tiny little vulgar film like this, so they didn't know what to do with it and they just plopped it out there without letting the public know, and it flopped big time? Sound about right? It actually ended up literally being the 5th lowest grossing opening EVER for a film released on over 1000 screens. I'm actually kind of proud that I got to be part of such a historically bad opening. "I was there in '16… I had a ticket and a medium Dr. Pepper… the day that the 5th worst ever opening went down." That will be a story I tell my grandkids one day, while they roll their eyes and wish I'd just take them to the zoo like I promised earlier that week. "The floor was sticky, and the seats were worn in… Little did I know, kids, that the next 108 minutes would change my life in almost no way whatsoever!"
Wait, how was the movie itself, you ask? Well, it wasn't really as bad as its opening would have you believe. I think the extremely poor opening numbers are more indicative of the fact that I've never seen a single commercial or trailer for it before buying a ticket to it, which is a sort of weird thing to do, and the rest of the country (completely reasonably) didn't decide to also walk blindly into an unadvertised film starring a TV actress you may or may not have ever heard of.
It has a few things going for it. The supporting cast, as I said earlier, picks up a lot of the slack. A good chunk of the jokes are actually funny. I actually laughed out loud a handful of times in a lonely theater by myself. There's a decently explicit and imaginative sex scene between two gymnasts that is legitimately hilarious. I assumed that Rauch and her co-writer thought of the comical potential of that sex scene, and then built a gymnastics movie around that. There's no real evidence of this, just a thought of mine, but I wouldn't be surprised if that was the first joke that was written.
What bogs it down, though, is the fact that Rauch is just doing a not-quite-as good impression of Danny McBride. Her performance is so profanity laden that it became annoying. And the simplicity of the profanity often feels like the jokes were written by an elementary school kid who just discovered dirty words. Swearing for the sake of swearing. There's gotta be some perfect ratio of non-swearing lines vs swearing lines to make the swearing not go stale, right? But I'm pretty sure that having 80% of Rauch's lines include a forced profanity isn't a good mix.
But, oh well. I'm not sure any critique of this movie will really matter, consider barely anybody will ever go see it. Maybe one day, once the poster gets adorned across every Redbox in the nation, all of the Big Bang Theory fans out there will notice a recognizable face and give it a rent? I'm not sure how much they'll like it, though. It's too crude for the neutered multi-cam sitcom crowd, and it's not clever enough for the opposite end of the comedy fan spectrum. I'm not 100% sure who this movie is actually for. Which, again, is strange for a movie that Sony thought should play in 1,167 theaters across the country. Did they watch it first? It probably would have had at least a little more dignity if it had stayed a cult indie comedy film. Now it's got the shame of a giant publicized wide release flop. Which it doesn't really deserve.
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We have driven the first-ever Renault Triber - a car that has evoked so much curiosity since its world debut in India in June 2019. Based on a heavily derived CMF-A platform from the Renault-Nissan Alliance (that gave us the Renault Kwid and Datsun RediGo), the Triber is meant to fill the gap between the CMF-A and M0 platform model lines - read Kwid and Duster/Captur. The 'new' platform it uses is therefore highly modified and so what you get is a much larger car. Much larger. And much wider. The big question everyone has is - will that 1 litre engine be good enough to power this MPV like hatchback? Or to put it simply - is the Renault Triber underpowered?
Engine and Performance
Renault calls it the 'Energy Engine' - one it uses on several global products like its bestselling Clio. The 999 cc, 3-cylinder motor is tuned to make 71 bhp at a very high 6250 rpm, and 96 Nm of peak torque. Now while peak torque comes in at 3500 rpm, the engine also delivers 80 per cent of its torque at 2000 rpm - giving you a good band for city driving in particular. And I am actually quite impressed with this engine. I shall explain why. The engine is actually surprisingly peppy, and does make a lot of noise as it gets going - typical of a 3 pot. Sound insulation is very good though, so the minute you put your windows up, you cannot hear it as much and so it won't bother you. The engine is not powerful, but neither is it sluggish. See what Renault is going for here is to offer an engine that does the job - and that it does - ably and comfortably.
The Triber isn't really trying to be a performance car anyway. Instead it is more of an efficient people mover, and given that requirement I think this engine does quite well. It does rev very quickly to redline, and as I said makes a lot of noise as it does. But it gets up to higher speeds quickly enough. The gearbox is good, but yes under 3000 rpm, you will find it gives out a bit. In traffic, undershifting is necessary at lower speeds, and so an automatic is definitely going to be a boon on this car. Renault says a 5-Speed AMT is coming, but we still do not know exactly when it will get to us. Claimed mileage is 20 kmpl.
How's it with 7 people on board?
So the car can move - but how is it when you load it up? After all that is the big USP of the car - space for people and things! So we got some help from Vikrant from Carwale, and his team so we could put 7 people in, and the character does not change dramatically at all. And certainly not as I had expected. The Triber still moves with a similar agility and response, which I have to say, is a huge plus. And a huge relief! The car turns with ease, is easy to park and manoeuvre as well - and while I find its steering to be too soft and loose, a lot of Indian drivers will love it! For me it's a little bit of a miss because, you know typically with European cars, you expect there to be a stiffer feel to the steering and a little better feedback. Well, that is definitely lacking.
Ride and Handling
I am also surprised by the lack of stiffness in the overall handling of the car. I don't expect an MPV to be sporty, and yet the cornering isnt what you expect from Renault. Given the kind of usage that the company expects of this car, I am not too worried about this though. It was raining hard a few times during my drive, so I did get to try the car's handling and performance in wet and dry conditions. While handling isn't as precise as I would have liked, ride quality is really great - and that is true in every row of this car.
So that big question out of the way, let me tell you more about the Triber. European styling very evident in its design. The car looks smart, well-built and fairly premium in its design appeal.
While the Triber is not a pretty car, it is very smart, very European and yes - very Renault in its looks. It certainly looks modern and contemporary enough, and I think the whole emphasis of the design is to tell you, how nice and wide this car is - so all the elements - be it the front grille, its bumpers, and even the SUV like cladding and skid plate, the LED daytime running lights (DRLs) - are all very horizontal and enhance its width and tall stance. That signature Renault face has the black grille with chrome embellishments - thought the logo is smaller than I would have expected. The projector headlamps are standard while the DRLs are only available with the top-end RXZ trim. The 15-inch wheels we have on our test car are an add-on option with the RXZ, whereas the standard wheel size is 14-inch for all variants.
Also See: Renault Triber Photo Gallery
In terms of size, the Triber is very much in the realm of the larger premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai i20. It is just marginally bigger than both those bestsellers actually. But hold on - the Triber's positioning puts in more in Grand i10 or Swift territory. So when you compare to those cars, the Triber appears massive. And that is because it really is. In fact its wheelbase is longer than the Hyundai Creta's and almost as much as the Duster's.
|Dimensions In millimetres (mm)
|Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
|Maruti Suzuki Swift
|Renault Triber
|1643 (minus roof rails)
|Hyundai i20
|Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Are you surprised by those numbers? Well you should be! I was too, and that's because this car is blowing a hole right in the middle of two different segments. The short overhangs, tall roof and extremely impressive space utilisation are a massive USP. The wheelbase is maximised as a result, and the stepped roof (not immediately noticeable due to the roof rails) will give you great headroom for the rear seats.
Interior and Equipment
Okay so the car looks impressive and BIG. But just as sharp as it looks from the outside, the inside is a tad drab and unimpressive. The cabin looks bland, and very plain. Yet the plastics are okay and the seats have a good look and are comfy - despite being thin. What the car does offer is space and that too lots of it, which is further accentuated by the colour palette and the large windows. In fact, even in the third row you will never feel claustrophobic or cramped. The dual-tone dash is simple and it along with several other nooks in the car offer tonnes of storage options. There are two glove compartments, and one of them is cooled. The flat bottomed steering wheel is a nice touch.
The Triber has four variants - RXE, RXL, RXT, and RXZ and it's pretty well loaded right from the base up. Features like the cooled glovebox and rear AC vents are standard from the RXL variant though, and the two highest trims get the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The silver finish on the dash, the push-button start, and rear camera is only available with the RXZ. I'd have liked features like the rear defogger and wiper to be standard though since the rear windscreen is very upright and rather large. There is a dedicated fan speed controller for the rear AC vents that are positioned in the B-pillar (for row two) and roof (for row 3). A USB charging port at the front and 12V outlets for the second and third row passengers round off the goodies list.
Also Read: Renault Triber vs Rivals Price and Specifications Comparison
While the car does alright on safety, in terms of basic equipment and build quality, it could have been better. Seatbelts for the middle second row passenger and the third row are less than ideal. The passenger sitting in the middle in the second row will have to do with just a two point hip seatbelt and the seatbelts on the third row do not get pretensioners. That's a negative in my book. Renault is also not offering ISOFIX child seat mounts, even as an option, which is a big miss considering the Triber is likely to attract a lot of family car buyers - and yes I see adoption of child seats only going up even in Tier 2 or 3 towns. Dual front airbags are standard though, and the RXZ gets additional side front airbags too.
Modular Seating
The car's space is its USP as I mentioned, and so is the modularity. You can use various configurations for the seats. The second row seat gets a 60:40 split and it also has a sliding function. The smaller section can be folded and tumbled for easy ingress and egress to the third row. The third row is surprisingly spacious if you slide row two a bit ahead - legroom on neither row gets compromised as a result. The seats also give you good knee room, and one has to marvel how this is possible under 4 metres.
As I mentioned the headroom is great - and so the feeling of space, and the actual space itself is terrific. You can get a 6-seater layout with 320 litres of boot space by removing one third row seat. Or a 5-seater with 625 litres by removing the last row entirely with the EASYFIX function. That can be done in a few quick steps - just push and remove the back rests, pull the cord underneath the seat, and slowly pull the seat out of the anchors. It does take a few tries to get it out smoothly, but you won't take more than couple of minutes to remove them once you get the hang of it. Now Renault claims that the Triber offers about 100 different seating configurations, but we couldn't think of more than 10 to 12 configurations. But yes you can also have a 4-seater layout using one seat each in row two and three, to allow longer cargo (like a surfboard!) to be stored with ease.
|Renault Triber Variants
|Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
|₹ 4.95 lakh
|₹ 5.49 lakh
|₹ 5.99 lakh
|₹ 6.49 lakh
The Renault Triber is a unique animal - with no true rival. It has USPs many of you may not think you need - but actually do. And so while it may not seem like an appealing enough car at the start, it's the kind I suspect that will grow on you. It is practical, cavernously roomy, and yet has quick cooling cabin, it's efficient; and while the engine is no fire starter, it certainly is not underpowered. And so given the prices, the Triber is a fantastic package, and a welcome addition to the Indian hatchback segment and the overall car bazaar - one that may compel competition to relook at their hatchback strategies.
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The designer: Jonathan Saunders' eye for zingy color pairings and feel for clothes that move has instilled the iconic American label with new fashion relevance. This season it's about: As always, giving the DVF woman clothes to live in. Beyond cool separates you'll find hero day-to-night dresses steeped in easy, Seventies glamour.


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What Is von Willebrand Disease?
von Willebrand disease (vWD) is a genetic blood disorder. It decreases the amount or the effectiveness of von Willebrand factor. This factor is a sticky protein. It helps to create a plug at the site of an injury to stop bleeding. Low levels of or ineffective von Willebrand factor can cause bleeding problems.
There are three major types of vWD:
- Type 1—most mild and most common form
- Type 2
- Type 3—most serious form and very rare
What Causes von Willebrand Disease?
vWD is caused by a genetic defect. The specific defect varies by the type of vWD, for example:
- Type 1—results in low levels of von Willebrand factor
- Type 2—results in von Willebrand factor that does not work well
- Type 3—results in no von Willebrand factor
This genetic defect is most often inherited from the parent. A child can develop type 1 or type 2 vWD if just one parent has the defect. For type 3, both parents must have the defective gene. Some people may have the gene for vWD without having symptoms. They can still pass this gene to their offspring.
vWD can also develop from other medical conditions or medications. This is called acquired von Willebrand syndrome.
von Willebrand Disease Risk Factors
Having family members with vWD increases your risk of getting this disease.
Symptoms of von Willebrand Disease
Many people with the vWD gene have mild symptoms or none at all. It may only be noticed after an injury or medical procedure.
Symptoms usually begin in childhood and waver throughout life. The severity will vary from person to person. Common symptoms include:
- Easy bruising
- Frequent or prolonged nosebleeds
- Prolonged bleeding from the gums and minor cuts
- Heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstrual periods
- Bloody urine
- Prolonged bleeding after injury, childbirth, surgery, or invasive dental procedures
Type 3 vWD can also result in severe bleeding events with no apparent cause. This type can also cause bleeding into the joints. This can cause pain and swelling in joints.
Diagnosing von Willebrand Disease
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. You will be specifically asked about any bleeding events. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor may suspect vWD based on your bleeding history.
Blood tests will help to confirm the diagnosis and determine which type of vWD you have. These tests will look at different factors related to blood clotting. They will also measure the amount of von Willebrand factor in your blood.
Treating von Willebrand Disease
Many people with vWD do not need treatment. If you do, your treatment will depend on the type and severity of your vWD. For most, treatment is only necessary if you are having a surgical or dental procedure.
Treatment may include:
- Desmopressin nasal spray or injection—raises the level of vWF in the blood. May be used to control bleeding in mild cases of type 1.
- IV infusions of von Willebrand factors—to control your bleeding.
- Birth control pills—to control heavy menstrual periods in women with type 1 vWD.
- Antifibrinolytic medicine—for bleeding in the nose or mouth. Keeps a clot from being dissolved before the bleeding has stopped.
- Recombinant Factor VIIIa—if antibodies to von Willebrand Factor are developed.
Special steps will also be taken during childbirth in women with vWD. Your doctor will monitor von Willebrand factor throughout pregnancy and treat as needed.
von Willebrand Disease Prevention
There are no guidelines for preventing vWD. If you have a family history of vWD, genetic counseling may be helpful. Your counselor can determine the risk of vWD to your child.
Content was created using EBSCO's Health Library. Edits to original content made by Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.


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The Lawrence Boys Tennis team had an historic season, winning the CVC Valley Division title and the Group 2 Sectional and overall Group 2 State Championships! The Cardinals (5th seed) then beat Tenafly (4th seed) on Wednesday 3-2 before losing to Montgomery (1st seed) in the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions yesterday. The team, coached by Alex Krajunus, finished the season 18-3. We can't wait to see what they do next year!
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The TXTA Foundation was established in 1978 to fund education and research projects for the Texas trucking industry. The Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. The mission of this all volunteer organization is to work with TXTA member companies to fund educational and community service programs to enhance the understanding of and image of the Texas trucking industry, with the ultimate goal of positioning trucking as the most vital and necessary industry in Texas.
Drivers, dock workers, mechanics, office personnel - there are thousands of people each day who contribute to a strong, efficient motor transportation industry in Texas. Many of these workers are or have dependents pursuing higher education. The TXTA Foundation eases the financial burden of their efforts by providing scholarships to TXTA member employees or their dependents and grandchildren.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The Foundation will provide financial assistance for college and trade school students. Scholarships may be used to meet such expenses as tuition, books, and housing. The TXTA Foundation is a non-profit educational, public relations, research and community service organization created by TXTA to promote the truck and bus industry to the people of Texas. TXTA represents more than 800 trucking companies and allied industries operating in Texas.
Applicants must be high school graduates or seniors, and they must be an employee of or dependent or grandchild of an employee of a Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) member company and must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours).
A student seeking a scholarship should complete the application and send it to the TXTA Foundation along with a digital copy of a professional photograph, a certified copy of your transcript and one to three letters of recommendation. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
Established in 2008, the scholarship is awarded to the top recipient as selected by the TXTA Foundation Board of Trustees. The recipient receives an additional $2,000 scholarship.
Previous scholarship recipients:
2019 - Jesse Perez, Plains All-American Pipeline
2018 - Richard Villarreal, Spirit Truck Lines
2017 - Allison Beierle, Southwestern Motor Transport
2016 - Taylor Frontera, ACME Brick
2015 - Bailey Leavitt, DOT Readiness Group
2014 - Amy Manna, Capitol Land & Livestock
2013 - Amanda Sorenson, Skinner Transportation
2012 - Ashley Lenart, FFE Transportation Services
2011 - Connor Davis, Temple Freightliner
2010 - Amanda Sorenson, Skinner Transportation
2009 - Lacey Sarver, Dart Transit Co.
Established in 2011, the scholarship is awarded to the top Texas A&M recipient as selected by the TXTA Foundation Board of Trustees. The recipient receives an additional $2,000 scholarship.
Previous scholarship recipients:
2019 - Jesse Lyng, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
2018 - Hailey Drerup, Walmart
2017 - Alissa Dorn, W&B Service Company, Temple
2016 - Gilbert Costello III, Refrigerated Transport
2015 - Gilbert Costello III, Refrigerated Transport
2014 - Gilbert Costello III, Refrigerated Transport
2013 - Gilbert Costello III, Refrigerated Transport
2012 - Lauren Howes, YRC Freight
Established in 2018, the scholarship is awarded to the top freshman recipient as selected by the TXTA Foundation Board of Trustees.
2019 - Faith Abuan, NFI
2018 - Veneriza Guiwa,Terrier Transportation
Established in 2018, the scholarship is awarded to recipient as selected by the TXTA Foundation Board of Trustees.
2018 - William Krause, LD Krause Construction
2018 - Kendall Landorf - Yokohama Tire Corp.
Questions? Please contact TXTA 800-727-7135.
Although gifts of cash are most common, there are various and equally important ways to support the Foundation in its educational efforts. The TXTA Foundation greatly appreciates all gifts regardless of size. For more information on how to make a donation to the Foundation, or to request a scholarship application, please call 800-727-7135 x104.
One of the more common ways of supporting the Foundation is in the way of gifts in memory of or in honor of an individual. These contributions are recorded in the permanent record of the Foundation and are recognized in TXTA and Foundation publications. Immediate relatives of those memorialized with the gift are notified of all donations.
Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer. Giving a gift of publicly traded stock that has increased in value and that you have owned for more than one year may provide greater tax benefits than giving cash. Your charitable income tax deduction is equal to the fair market value of the stock and you avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the current value over the original cost of the stock. You may also save by not incurring brokerage fees because you are transferring ownership rather than selling the stock.
Deferred or planned gifts enable the Foundation to plan for the future because they will be realized at some later date. You can make a planned gift by naming the TXTA Foundation as a beneficiary of a paid-up life insurance policy. A gift of life insurance entitles you to a tax deduction equal to your cost basis in the policy or its replacement cost, whichever is less. You can make a planned gift to the Foundation and receive an income for life through the establishment of a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust that names the Foundation as a beneficiary. Your attorney can advise you of the various types of charitable trusts and the estate tax benefits of each, and assist you in setting up a planned gift that is tailored to your personal needs. You may also want to talk with your attorney or financial adviser about the tax benefits of naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
One of the easiest ways to make a gift to the TXTA Foundation is by leaving the Foundation a bequest in your will. There are several ways you can do this. You can 1) give a specific amount of money to the Foundation; 2) give a specific item of property to the Foundation or 3) give a specific percentage of the residue of your estate to the Foundation (the residue of your estate is that which is left over after all specific gifts have been made, whether charitable or non-charitable).
The TXTA Foundation accepts workplace contributions from member companies as well. TXTA staff can help you develop a workplace giving campaign, much like a United Way campaign, in your business.
Increase your donation with employer matching funds. Many employers will match the personal donations of its employees and associates. The program can be in conjunction with a workplace contribution campaign.
Faith Abuan, National Freight Industries
Robert Ahrens, Spirit Truck Lines
Hannah Ahuyon, Cummins Southern Plains
Aadon Benson, UPS
Ariel Benson, UPS
Katie Boothe, Lonestar Transportation LLC
Mason Brooks, Housley Communications Inc.
Madelon Clark, The Housley Group
Katy Collins, Housley Communications Inc.
Gilbert Costello III, Refrigerated Transport Inc.
Alyssa Fawks, Douglass Distributing
Taylor Frontera, Acme Brick
Amanda Galindo, W&B Service Co.
Wesley Green, The Housley Group
AnaClaire Henderson, The Housley Group
Matt Henderson, The Housley Group
Lindsay Hill, Great West Casualty Co.
Haven Hughes, Lonestar Truck Group
Kendall Jones, BWI Companies, Inc.
Taylie Jones, 2b Trucking
Grace Lam, Cheetah Transportation
Kendall Landorf, Yokohama Tire Corporation
Kidest Legesse, Refrigerated Transport Inc.
Brenna Lusk, Southwestern Motor Transport
Jackson Lyne, Hendrickson USA
Jesse Lyng, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Aaron Malkowski, National Freight Industries
Brooke Mangold, Southwestern Motor Freight
Steven Martinez, Peak Trailer
Tori McVey, Mustang Trucking
Reagan Miller, McAnally Wilkins
Valeria Ortiz, Willis Permian Movers
Avery Owens, Atmos Energy
Jesse Perez, Plains All-American Pipeline
Megan Perry, ATA Associates
Kayla Pettaway, Refrigerated Transport Inc.
Pamela Pfeffer, Cummins Sales & Service
Jessie Rike, Housley Communications
Savannah Sanford, Bair Hilty Law Firm
Jacy Stroud, Groendyke Transport
Alexis Svendsen, Gulf Intermodal Services
Caitlyn Tellez, Acme Brick
Jenessa Teta, Logicorp Enterprises LLC
Javier Vargas, GND Transport
Richard Villarreal, Spirit Truck Lines
Ben Waller, Penske Truck Leasing
Bear Williams, Acme Trucking
Timmy Wooten, The Housley Group
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Austin, TX 78701
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The Coleambally Solar Farm team is extremely happy let you know that the solar farm is now fully completed including the installation of all of its 567,828 solar PV modules. The solar farm is generating clean, renewable electricity that is being exported in the transmission system. Most of the construction team has now demobilised and the remaining engineers and electricians are undertaking final testing and commissioning activities in the coming weeks – we expect full-scale commercial operation to commence by the end of October.